Sunday, May 15, 2011
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Veolia Transdev. www.transdev.ca
Veolia Transdev: creation of the world's leading private-sector company in sustainable mobility
Paris - March 03, 2011 After consultation with the employee representative bodies of Veolia Transport and Transdev and approval by decree of the French Commission on State Shareholdings and Transfers (Commission des Participations et des Transferts) Veolia Environnement and the Caisse des Dépôts announce the creation of Veolia Transdev today, the result of the combination of their respective subsidiaries, Veolia Transport and Transdev. The company will be the world's private-sector leader in sustainable mobility with more than 110, 000 employees in 28 countries.
Following completion of the transactions set out in the agreements signed in May 2010, Veolia Transdev is owned jointly by Veolia Environnement and the Caisse des Dépôts.
Now that the adaptation of the shareholders'agreement, announced on February 7, has been approved by the relevant governing bodies, after consultation of the employee representative bodies, Veolia Transdev will have a single Chief Executive, Jérôme Gallot, with full operational responsibilities. The senior management team will implement the operational, geographic and modal synergies that have been identified and foster the rapid emergence of a common corporate culture focused on efficiency, business development, close ties with local communities and service quality.
In a global passenger transportation market driven by increasing urbanization, sustainable
Paris - March 03, 2011 After consultation with the employee representative bodies of Veolia Transport and Transdev and approval by decree of the French Commission on State Shareholdings and Transfers (Commission des Participations et des Transferts) Veolia Environnement and the Caisse des Dépôts announce the creation of Veolia Transdev today, the result of the combination of their respective subsidiaries, Veolia Transport and Transdev. The company will be the world's private-sector leader in sustainable mobility with more than 110, 000 employees in 28 countries.
Following completion of the transactions set out in the agreements signed in May 2010, Veolia Transdev is owned jointly by Veolia Environnement and the Caisse des Dépôts.
Now that the adaptation of the shareholders'agreement, announced on February 7, has been approved by the relevant governing bodies, after consultation of the employee representative bodies, Veolia Transdev will have a single Chief Executive, Jérôme Gallot, with full operational responsibilities. The senior management team will implement the operational, geographic and modal synergies that have been identified and foster the rapid emergence of a common corporate culture focused on efficiency, business development, close ties with local communities and service quality.
In a global passenger transportation market driven by increasing urbanization, sustainable
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Britain's Electoral Reform Referendum Explained By Kittens | The Awl
Britain's Electoral Reform Referendum Explained By Kittens | The Awl
Tuesday, May 3, 2011Knifecrime Island
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Britain's Electoral Reform Referendum Explained By Kittens
By Alex Balk | May 3, 2011
As part of the deal that brought about the present British governing coalition, the Conservatives agreed to the demands of the Liberal Democrats—Knifecrime Island's perennial third or fourth party, depending on which iteration of their composition you are scoring them by—to hold a referendum on electoral reform. Under the current system, known as "first past the post," the candidate who receives the most votes in his or her constituency wins the seat. This is problematic to some, who see it as unfair in cases where candidates who are, for example, on the left of the spectrum, receive more votes in total than the candidate on the right, but still lose the seat because the candidate of the right received an individual plurality. This contentious referendum asks whether Britain should switch to Alternative Voting (actually, a modified version of alternative voting), in which voters select candidates in order of preference, and ballots are rearranged until one candidate has a total majority based on the number of ballots reflecting—oh, who are we kidding, only the most dedicated psephologist could make any sense of this. It's much easier to understand when it's clarified by kitties. Enjoy
Tuesday, May 3, 2011Knifecrime Island
11
Britain's Electoral Reform Referendum Explained By Kittens
By Alex Balk | May 3, 2011
As part of the deal that brought about the present British governing coalition, the Conservatives agreed to the demands of the Liberal Democrats—Knifecrime Island's perennial third or fourth party, depending on which iteration of their composition you are scoring them by—to hold a referendum on electoral reform. Under the current system, known as "first past the post," the candidate who receives the most votes in his or her constituency wins the seat. This is problematic to some, who see it as unfair in cases where candidates who are, for example, on the left of the spectrum, receive more votes in total than the candidate on the right, but still lose the seat because the candidate of the right received an individual plurality. This contentious referendum asks whether Britain should switch to Alternative Voting (actually, a modified version of alternative voting), in which voters select candidates in order of preference, and ballots are rearranged until one candidate has a total majority based on the number of ballots reflecting—oh, who are we kidding, only the most dedicated psephologist could make any sense of this. It's much easier to understand when it's clarified by kitties. Enjoy
Sunday, May 1, 2011
NO credible candidates in KSP
As it was in the beginning , and as it was in the end - Kildonan-St.Paul did NOT have one credible candidate worth voting for.
The unforgettable odyssey Charkaoui | Fabrice de Pierrebourg | Justice and miscellaneous
The unforgettable odyssey Charkaoui | Fabrice de Pierrebourg | Justice and miscellaneous Security Certificates in Quebec. To be translated.
In June 2009, while he was still subject to a security certificate, Montrealer Adil Charkaoui found himself against his will for 20 hours without his GPS monitoring bracelet as imposed by the court, La Presse was told . A scramble occurred after the removal of the GPS monitoring bracelet at the request of the Americans,as the was plane traveling from Fredericton to Montreal.
This prompted an odyssey Police officers for days, the exchange generated hundreds of emails, and cost about $ 10 000. The Press was able to reconstruct events after reading hundreds of emails and reports obtained through the Access to Information from the Border Services Agency (CBSA).
It occurred as part of a national tour to speak out against security certificates undertaken by Charkaoui in May and June 2009. This tour took him to Halifax and Fredericton from May 31 to June 3 May 28,2009. The Montrealer notified the CBSA of the project. If the federal agency agrees, it would be the first time he could leave "freely" the Island of Montreal since his arrest in 2003.
This information was relayed electronically to CBSA officials in Atlantic Canada and the RCMP and CSIS. This,Unfortunately became a misunderstanding and the signal for battle. We understand from reading the exchanges between officials that the electronic bracelet that must be permanently Charkaoui his ankle on the orders of the Federal Court became a real headache for those concerned.
Especially since Transport Canada prohibited for safety reasons, use of a GPS on a aircraft,or any electronic system that can cause interference with the navigation systems
Several options were explored for travel, including the option of the train, s that Charkaoui do, but was of breach of his condition to do his tour. Finally, the CBSA decided to meet Montrealer, change the bracelet for a GPS portable device, but still had to be removed from his ankle for time of the flight.(ME- Typical Quebec situation-Love it!)
In addition, Charkaoui would be escorted by two officers in the air travel from Montreal to Halifax, May 31, Fredericton and Montreal, June 3
An unneeded expense, said Charkaoui "Why pay two employees per hour plus expenses, he told La Presse . It was enough to send an officer to board and another on arrival. "
"Maher Arar 2"
It was during his return trip to Montreal with Air Canada flight 7671 that the situation became complicated.
2:54 p.m.: A Transport Canada inspector warned the two CBSA officers who escorted Charkaoui , which is on a "no-fly list" that he may not be able to board. The route taken by aircraft was to fly over Maine for 45 minutes. The Americans "do not want their territory to be overflown by an aircraft with the subject (Charkaoui) on board."
3:33 p.m.: Charkaoui is still allowed to board for unspecified reasons. But after 40 minutes of flight, the aircraft suddenly turn on the orders of the Americans, and came back and landed at his starting point. "I saw the U.S. pass before my eyes, remembers Mr. Charkaoui. I was afraid that one landing. I thought, it will be 2 Maher Arar. "
At 5:16 p.m., both CBSA and Charkaoui are asked to leave the aircraft by an employee of Air Canada. The bag of Charkaoui is waiting on the tarmac. "Everyone looked at me through the windows as if I were a monster." Agents go to the bathroom to restart the GPS bracelet. Their attempts are unsuccessful reactivation. There is no service, because the network used by the CBSA bracelet has chosen for this trip does not include New Brunswick.
Who has spoken to Americans?
All evening, and even a part of the night, the CBSA is trying to find a plan B. In the meantime, Charkaoui is still without GPS bracelet. All these people spent the night at the hotel. Two RCMP officers were called in to keep the bedroom door of Montrealers.
The next day June 4 at 7:35, Charkaoui decides drives to Montreal in a rental car. Three CBSA officers follow in another rental car. The "cell reception is not very good, and GPS does not work," writes one of them on the road.
During that time, tempers flare in Montreal and Ottawa by email . The Agency wants
to know who warned the Americans of the presence of Charkaoui on board, which could constitute a violation of privacy. The DG "Communication" of the CBSA stated in writing " that there was no a priori reason to do so because it was a domestic flight" and Air Canada states not responsible.
As for the director of security for Air Canada, he mentions to the CBSA that this event will be costly to Air Canada which received many complaints from its passengers.
In another email, Director of Security for Air Canada saw that maybe that the CBSA officers who escorted Charkaoui were armed. "The problem: we did not know, we were not notified." Retrying reactivation of the bracelet in Rivière-du-Loup at noon during the lunch break. This time, the GPS battery is flat.
Only 110 kilometers of Quebec that the system finally becomes operational. At 1:42 p.m., the CBSA Charkaoui phone to ask him to stop at the next rest area. At 1:45 p.m., Adil Charkoui recovers its surveillance.
In its report, one of three officers wrote, "1:46 p.m.: After we said goodbye, the subject is gone. (Portion censored). We were going to wait a few minutes before heading back to Montreal for not giving the subject the impression that we were still trying to follow it. "
They leave the stop at 13:51.
Today Charkaoui would like to find out who has informed the Americans. "Who had an interest to do so if this is the Service? This was done on purpose to force the plane to land on U.S. soil. This is really serious, "he acknowledges.
Air Canada did not respond to questions from The Press . The CBSA said first must "consult with other departments."
In June 2009, while he was still subject to a security certificate, Montrealer Adil Charkaoui found himself against his will for 20 hours without his GPS monitoring bracelet as imposed by the court, La Presse was told . A scramble occurred after the removal of the GPS monitoring bracelet at the request of the Americans,as the was plane traveling from Fredericton to Montreal.
This prompted an odyssey Police officers for days, the exchange generated hundreds of emails, and cost about $ 10 000. The Press was able to reconstruct events after reading hundreds of emails and reports obtained through the Access to Information from the Border Services Agency (CBSA).
It occurred as part of a national tour to speak out against security certificates undertaken by Charkaoui in May and June 2009. This tour took him to Halifax and Fredericton from May 31 to June 3 May 28,2009. The Montrealer notified the CBSA of the project. If the federal agency agrees, it would be the first time he could leave "freely" the Island of Montreal since his arrest in 2003.
This information was relayed electronically to CBSA officials in Atlantic Canada and the RCMP and CSIS. This,Unfortunately became a misunderstanding and the signal for battle. We understand from reading the exchanges between officials that the electronic bracelet that must be permanently Charkaoui his ankle on the orders of the Federal Court became a real headache for those concerned.
Especially since Transport Canada prohibited for safety reasons, use of a GPS on a aircraft,or any electronic system that can cause interference with the navigation systems
Several options were explored for travel, including the option of the train, s that Charkaoui do, but was of breach of his condition to do his tour. Finally, the CBSA decided to meet Montrealer, change the bracelet for a GPS portable device, but still had to be removed from his ankle for time of the flight.(ME- Typical Quebec situation-Love it!)
In addition, Charkaoui would be escorted by two officers in the air travel from Montreal to Halifax, May 31, Fredericton and Montreal, June 3
An unneeded expense, said Charkaoui "Why pay two employees per hour plus expenses, he told La Presse . It was enough to send an officer to board and another on arrival. "
"Maher Arar 2"
It was during his return trip to Montreal with Air Canada flight 7671 that the situation became complicated.
2:54 p.m.: A Transport Canada inspector warned the two CBSA officers who escorted Charkaoui , which is on a "no-fly list" that he may not be able to board. The route taken by aircraft was to fly over Maine for 45 minutes. The Americans "do not want their territory to be overflown by an aircraft with the subject (Charkaoui) on board."
3:33 p.m.: Charkaoui is still allowed to board for unspecified reasons. But after 40 minutes of flight, the aircraft suddenly turn on the orders of the Americans, and came back and landed at his starting point. "I saw the U.S. pass before my eyes, remembers Mr. Charkaoui. I was afraid that one landing. I thought, it will be 2 Maher Arar. "
At 5:16 p.m., both CBSA and Charkaoui are asked to leave the aircraft by an employee of Air Canada. The bag of Charkaoui is waiting on the tarmac. "Everyone looked at me through the windows as if I were a monster." Agents go to the bathroom to restart the GPS bracelet. Their attempts are unsuccessful reactivation. There is no service, because the network used by the CBSA bracelet has chosen for this trip does not include New Brunswick.
Who has spoken to Americans?
All evening, and even a part of the night, the CBSA is trying to find a plan B. In the meantime, Charkaoui is still without GPS bracelet. All these people spent the night at the hotel. Two RCMP officers were called in to keep the bedroom door of Montrealers.
The next day June 4 at 7:35, Charkaoui decides drives to Montreal in a rental car. Three CBSA officers follow in another rental car. The "cell reception is not very good, and GPS does not work," writes one of them on the road.
During that time, tempers flare in Montreal and Ottawa by email . The Agency wants
to know who warned the Americans of the presence of Charkaoui on board, which could constitute a violation of privacy. The DG "Communication" of the CBSA stated in writing " that there was no a priori reason to do so because it was a domestic flight" and Air Canada states not responsible.
As for the director of security for Air Canada, he mentions to the CBSA that this event will be costly to Air Canada which received many complaints from its passengers.
In another email, Director of Security for Air Canada saw that maybe that the CBSA officers who escorted Charkaoui were armed. "The problem: we did not know, we were not notified." Retrying reactivation of the bracelet in Rivière-du-Loup at noon during the lunch break. This time, the GPS battery is flat.
Only 110 kilometers of Quebec that the system finally becomes operational. At 1:42 p.m., the CBSA Charkaoui phone to ask him to stop at the next rest area. At 1:45 p.m., Adil Charkoui recovers its surveillance.
In its report, one of three officers wrote, "1:46 p.m.: After we said goodbye, the subject is gone. (Portion censored). We were going to wait a few minutes before heading back to Montreal for not giving the subject the impression that we were still trying to follow it. "
They leave the stop at 13:51.
Today Charkaoui would like to find out who has informed the Americans. "Who had an interest to do so if this is the Service? This was done on purpose to force the plane to land on U.S. soil. This is really serious, "he acknowledges.
Air Canada did not respond to questions from The Press . The CBSA said first must "consult with other departments."
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