Canadian dollar Exchange rate December 29 2010

Canadian dollar Exchange rate December 29 2010

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christmas greetings text

christmas greetings text

A Peaceful Christmas and
A happy and prosperous
New Year to you. May we all
be seven times better off at this
time next year !


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It's Christmas and
I just wanted to say
"Thank You" and that....
It's been a pleasure
working with you this past year...

Hope you and your family have
wonderful Holiday and...
A Happy New Year !

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Oh, God.....
Help us rightly to remember
the birth of Jesus, that we may share
in the songs of the angels, the
gladness of the shepherds, and the
worship of the wise men.
And may Christmas morning make
us happy to be your children.

We pray that God presence is especissl near and
dear to you this Christmas.

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If one night a big fat man jumps
in at your window grabs you
and puts you in a sack don't worry
I told Santa I wanted you for CHRISTMAS

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Lets welcome the year which is fresh and new
Lets cherish each moment it beholds
Lets celebrate this blissful New year. Merry X-mas

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I hope that your Christmas would be enjoyable and may the essence of Christmas remains always with you. Take care.

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May the miracle of Christmas fill your heart with warmth and love.
Christmas is the time of giving and sharing.
It is the time of loving and forgiving.
Merry Christmas to Everyone!

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The snow gently falls,
and touches the heart,
white as a dove,
Merry christmas with love.

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Each Christmas finds me longing
For Christmases now past
And I am back in childhood
As long as memories last.

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I have a list of folks I know, all written in a book
And every year when Christmas comes, I go and take a look
And that is when I realize that these names are a part
Not of the book they are written in, but really of my heart.

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Somehow, not only for Christmas
But all the long year through
The joy that you give to others
Is the joy that comes back to you.

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Let the spirit of love
gently fill our hearts and homes.
In this loveliest of seasons
may you find many reasons for happiness.

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To a joyful present
and a well remembered past
Best wishes for Happy Holidays
and a magnificent New Year.




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May the Christmas season
fill your home with joy
your heart with love
and your life with laughter.

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May your Christmas sparkle with moments of love, laughter and goodwill,
And may the year ahead be full of contentment and joy.
Have a Merry Christmas.


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It's Baby's first Christmas, what a beautiful sight!
As he gurgles out loud in spontaneous delight.
As he gazes at the Tree, with it's baubles and trim
I know only He can hear the Angels sweet hymns.

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A New year
A New Start
A New Chapter
A New Beginning
Forget the bad
Cherist the GOOD
I sincerely wish u a very blessed new year ahead. happy new year.

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Can I have your picture, so Santa Claus knows exactly what to give me.
Happy Christmas.




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A song was heard at Christmas
To wake the midnight sky
A saviour's birth, and peace on earth
And praise to God on high.


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May ur world be filled with warmth and good chear this Holy season,
and throughout the year.Wish ur christmas be filled with peace and love.
Merry X-mas

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Christmas may be many things
or it may be a few.
4 you, the joy
is each new toy 4 me
it's watching U.


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May the good times and treasures of the present become the golden
memories of tomorrow.Wish u lots of love, joy and happiness.
MARRY CHRISTMAS.


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May the spirit of Christmas bring u peace,
The gladness of Christmas give u hope,
AND
The warmth of Christmas grant u love

Happy Christmas


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Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love.
Merry Christmas


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Love and Joy came down on the earth on Christmas day 2 make u happy & cheerful.
May Christmas spread cheer in ur life


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Christmas iz not a time nor a season,
bt a state of mind.
To cherish peace & goodwill,
2 b plenteous in mercy,
iz 2 have da real spirit of Christmas

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Christmas gifts need 2 come 4rm tha bottom of ur heart
ur heart needs 2 b an ocean filled with lov
like the ocean iz filled with water all year - ur heart needs 2 b filled wth love all year
its Christmas time al year - time 2 make Christmas gifts all year - each day!

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Christmas time iz a time 4 love
Christmas iz a time 2 love da ones u value most
ur one nd only

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If 1 night a big fat man jumps in at ur window, grabs u and puts
u in a sack dont worry I told Santa I want u 4 CHRISTMAS.
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canadian tenors

canadian tenors

canadian tenors

This review is from: Canadian Tenors (Audio CD)
I saw this group perform live, and the hair on my arms stood up! They are a 10 out of 10. They're young, charismatic, and unbelievably talented. canadian tenors

I wish they had come out with a Christmas CD!

This review is from: Canadian Tenors (Audio CD)
I bought several copies of this CD as gifts for family and friends. The wonderful blend of tenor voices makes for an extremely enjoyable listening experience. Here are some of the best quotes I've come across:
"Lords of the Sing"
"A voice like warm chocolate" (on Remigio Pereira)
"An angelic voice" (on Fraser Walters) canadian tenors

Having attended several live performances, I can say that these young men know how to move an audience - from tears to laughter. Their beautiful voices, unique interpretation of songs, and down-to-earth, boy-next-door personalities (not to mention good looks!) make them the "Pride of Canada".

This review is from: Canadian Tenors (Audio CD) canadian tenors

I had the privilege of seeing this amazing group sing live at the Royal Theatre on December 21st in Victoria. Each voice is distinct and yet they come together in a beautiful melodic blend that gave me goosebumps. These men are amazing. Not only can they sing in various languages and genres, but they also compose, play instruments and know how to entertain a crowd with good humour. It was a real pleasure to see them perform and I feel they are just as good as Il Divo. I wish them every success as they launch their first CD. This is only the beginning and I'm sure they will have a long and fulfilling career together.canadian tenors

vancouver shooting

vancouver shooting

At least five people are in custody after 10 people were injured in a gang-related shooting in Vancouver early Sunday.

Six men and three women were being treated for gunshot wounds, and two of them are in critical condition. A 10th victim refused treatment, police said.vancouver shooting

Just after 2 a.m. PT, police got calls about shots being fired near Oak Street and W. 22nd Avenue.

When officers arrived at the scene, they found people with gunshot wounds in the 3800 block of Oak Street. Additional victims were found on the street a short distance away, while others turned up over the next hour at local hospitals.vancouver shooting

Investigators were interviewing witnesses on Sunday. Police say the investigation is continuing but the shooting is believed to be gang-related. Police emphasized it was a targeted shooting and there is no risk to the public.

Police say it is not clear exactly what happened, where exactly the shootings took place or what role the victims and suspects played.

Oak Street is closed to traffic in both directions from W. 22nd Avenue to King Edward Avenue while police comb a crime scene that covers four city blocks.vancouver shooting

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Vancouver Police Department at 604-717-2541 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. vancouver shooting

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101.7 the one

101.7 the one

CKNX RADIO: AM920, 101.7 The One & 94.5 The Bull
215 Carling Terrace
Wingham, ON, N0G 2W0
519-357-1310
800-265-3030 alt
519-357-1897 fax
http://www.1017theOne.ca
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101.7 The One is your #1 choice for more music and more fun. CKNX-FM has been on-air since 1977 playing Today's Best Music, providing local news and supporting community projects.

101.7 the one
The One is the #1 station in Midwestern Ontario for listeners in the combined region of Grey, Bruce, Huron, Perth and Wellington counties. You'll find The One's studio located in Wingham with an on-line audience that stretches beyond our 100,000 watt coverage area.

101.7 the one
Regarding the technical stuff, The ONE is heard at 101.7 mhz. If you're east of Owen Sound in Meaford, we are at 104.9 mhz.

TVDSB

TVDSB
Thames Valley District School Board
With a reputation for education, the Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) is one of the largest public school boards in Ontario and serves more than 80,000 students. TVDSB includes 154 elementary and 30 secondary schools in urban, suburban and rural communities in London and Middlesex County. Children usually attend the  TVDSB school in their neighbourhood.

Although English is the predominant language spoken in London and Middlesex County, parents can choose to send their child to a school that offers French Immersion.

TVDSB
The French Immersion program develops and refines the ability to understand, speak, read and write the French language. The program also focuses on understanding and appreciating Canada's francophone heritage and French culture throughout the world. Students can enter the program in kindergarten and continue throughout high school.

Special education programs, services for students with special needs, TVDSB and transportation (school bus) are available. All schools are equipped with audio-visual, computer and library resources that reflect today's high-tech society and need for information.

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Learn More:
Adult and Continuing Education - offers programs and courses designed to help adults develop the knowledge and skills necessary to make a significant contribution to society. TVDSB Every year 40,000 students are educated at several sites in the city and region. TVDSB Course offerings include secondary school credits during day or night school, English as a Second Language (ESL), literacy & basic skills programs among others.


TVDSB
Thames Valley Education Foundation
(TVEF) - administers over 400 awards and scholarships to help fund post-secondary education for students graduating from the Thames Valley TVDSB District School Board. The Foundation works to build partnerships with the community that enrich public education and enhance opportunities in TVDSB schools. Funding comes from local businesses, grants, community organizations and concerned citizens

Thames Valley District School Board

Thames Valley District School Board

The Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) is a public school board in southwestern Ontario. It was created on January 1, 1998 by the amalgamation of the Elgin County Board of Education, The Board of Education for the City of London, Middlesex County Board of Education, and Oxford County Board of Education.

The TVDSB serves an area over 7,000 square kilometres which includes urban, suburban and rural communities. It spans three Counties and includes the cities of London and Woodstock, plus the towns of Ingersoll, St. Thomas, Tillsonburg, and Strathroy, as well as several smaller towns and villages.

Thames Valley District School Board
In 2006, the Board administered 184 schools (154 elementary and 30 secondary schools). They also provide alternative education programs for approximately 40,000 students through adult day school, continuing education, general interest, night school and summer school courses.

Thames Valley District School Board
The Thames Valley District School Board is one of the largest school boards in Ontario following the amalgamation of the former Oxford, Elgin, Middlesex and City of London school boards in 1998. Currently, the Board has 184 schools: 154 elementary and 30 secondary. The Board's philosophy in running its 184 schools is rooted in our vision of a Caring, Learning Community. This means that we are committed to always placing the needs of students first.
The Thames Valley District School Board is also committed to academic excellence for every student. This is our mandate and our challenge as a public education provider, and we have enjoyed great success in our system. Our students consistently demonstrate academic performance that ranks with the best in the province. We are excited about their accomplishments in every field of endeavour.

Thames Valley District School Board
Our mandate is to help all students achieve at their full potential, regardless of background or ability. This is our responsibility and one we take seriously. This principle is reflected in each of our schools and facilities.

Please explore our schools by clicking the links at the left.

victoria truck parade

victoria truck parade

recurring: 

Yes

Lighting up the streets, and the lives of those less fortunate with the Annual Lighted Truck Parade and Food Drive. The trucks leave Trucks leave the parking lot at Ogden Point at 5:45 pm (all times are approximate) For safety reasons, access to this parking lot is restricted to parade participants only.

victoria truck parade  At  6:30 pm trucks Arrive at Oak Bay village. At 7:00 pm they arrive at Yates & Douglas Street . By 7:30 pm the trucks should be arriving at Helmcken and the Trans Canada Overpass and between 8:15 pm and 8:30 pm the trucks should arrive at Western Speedway where Santa arrives by Truck. Everyone is invited to gather at Western Speedway for the conclusion of the parade. Admission to Western Speedway is by cash or non-perishable food items. Coffee, hot dogs and hot chocolate are available by donation.

victoria truck parade
Here in the western communities one of our favourite spots to watch the lighted trucks is along Millstream between Goldstream and Hwy 1.

victoria truck parade
Non perishable food products and cash donations have in past years collected by the Mustard Seed at Ogden Point, the Downtown Victoria Business Association at the Bay Centre – Douglas and Government Streets, the Oak Bay Business Improvement Association and Oak Bay Public Works Department in Oak Bay Village and admission to Western Speedway was by cash or food donation. Donations in the past have been distributed to the Mustard Seed Food Bank, West Shore Christmas Hamper Fund Society, Senior's Christmas Hamper Society and the Sidney Lions Food Bank.

victoria truck parade

victoria truck parade
victoria truck parade

Phone: 

(250) 382-4362

Organizer: 

Island Equipment Owners Assoc.

Location: 

Victoria to Westshore

Email: 

ieoa@shaw.ca

Start Date: 

4 Dec 2010

End Date: 

4 Dec 2010

td rewards shopping mall

td rewards shopping mall

Savings up to 50% (or more) on 3,000+ brand-name items!
Now your TD Visa Card gives you access to the new TD Rewards Shopping Mall site. Register for free and save on thousands of name-brand products from top manufacturers. From home and office computers and electronics, to kitchen and dining products, to fashion, jewellery, baby products, sports gear, DVDs, video games and more – TD Rewards Shopping Mall brings you everyday savings of up to 50% off retail prices, plus even deeper discounts on Deals of the Day, Weekly Specials, Clearance Items and Countdown Specials.

Simply register for free, pick your password and start browsing! TD Rewards Shopping Mall is available exclusively to TD Visa Cardholders.

Exclusive deals on TD Rewards Shopping Mall – worth checking out!
Browse, shop and save on items for your home, family and office. Hot new deals and deep-discounted clearance items are appearing every day! Available exclusively from TD Visa, TD Rewards Shopping Mall gives you:

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A secure, password-protected shopping site with special deals on more than 3,000 items from over 200 name brand manufacturers, like DeLonghi, Spalding, Samsung, Hamilton Beach, Maxfli, Emile Henry, Canon and many others.
Everyday savings of up to 50%, plus even deeper discounts on the Deal of the Day, Weekly Specials, Clearance Items, and Countdown Specials – check out TD Rewards Shopping Mall every day and see how much you can save!
Easy, convenient online shopping from the comfort of your home, office or any place you have Internet access.

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The comfort and security of a 30-Day Money Back Guarantee.
"Quick Shop" function to quickly and easily shop by brand, category, weekly specials or clearance items.
Convenient billing to your TD Visa Card with purchases shipped directly to you.

worldbooknight.org

worldbooknight.org

Welcome to World Book Night
The inaugural World Book Night will take place on Saturday, 5 March 2011, two days after World Book Day.
With the full support of the Publishers Association, the Booksellers Association, the Independent Publishers Guild, the Reading Agency with libraries, World Book Day and the BBC, one million books will be given away by an army of passionate readers to members of the public across the UK and Ireland – and you could be one of them!

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The Largest Book Give-Away Ever Attempted!
Posted on December 1, 2010 by admin
20,000 passionate book lovers will give away 1,000,000 books on the inaugural World Book Night
The countdown begins. World Book Night will take place on Saturday 5 March 2011 and will be broadcast in partnership with BBC Two. This dynamic and unprecedented industry-wide initiative to celebrate adult books and reading will see one million free books given away on World Book Night by 20,000 passionate readers to other members of the public across the UK and Ireland. World Book Night will take place two days after World Book Day, the established nationwide reading campaign.

A growing list of high-profile figures from publishing, media and the arts are lending their support to this ambitious initiative by becoming Patrons of World Book Night including Damon Albarn, Dave Eggers, Colin Firth, David Gilmour, Antony Gormley, Seamus Heaney, Damien Hirst, Nigella Lawson, Mary Portas, J.K. Rowling and Tilda Swinton.

Jamie Byng, Chairman, World Book Night says:

"World Book Night is a unique collaboration between publishers, booksellers, libraries, writers and individual members of the public and one that I think is going to have an enormously positive impact on books and reading. There are few things more meaningful than the personal recommendation and having one million books given to one million different people on one night in this way is both unprecedented and hugely exciting."

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Antony Gormley, Patron, World Book Night says:

"Hooray for World Book Night, a truly wonderful celebration of reading, writing, and sharing! When the joy of giving and receiving is added to the fruit of the imagination, something big, lovely and generous can happen: for a book allows us to hold the experience of another in our hands and absorb it in our minds. And this brilliant idea enables this to happen in ever widening and deepening circles of considered and connected life."

worldbooknight.org  world book night
From today, 2 December 2010, members of the public are invited to apply to be one of the 20,000 givers of 48 copies of their favourite book chosen from a carefully selected list of 25 titles. Most givers are expected to be passionate readers who will take pleasure in recommending a book they love to other readers. However, World Book Night will also encourage givers to pass the books on to others who either may be reluctant readers or who are part of communities with less access to books, bookshops and libraries. 960,000 books will be distributed by givers and a further 40,000 will be distributed by WBN to people who might not otherwise be able to participate.

An independent editorial committee composed of a broad mix of booksellers, librarians, authors, broadcasters and other individuals carefully selected the 25 titles to be given away to the public on World Book Night. Prior to this, the entire book trade was canvassed for recommendations and hundreds of lists were received. The final selection offers a wide array of outstanding books encompassing all types of fiction be it historical, literary, crime and commercial as well as poetry, memoir and young adult. Whether a huge bestseller, a prize-winning debut, a lesser known gem or an undisputed classic, it was felt that every book needed to be an accessible work of enduring quality that people would feel passionate about sharing with others.

Alan Yentob Creative Director, BBC and member of the World Book Night editorial committee says:

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"BBC Two will host World Book Night from its inception on December 2 through to the event itself on 5 March. Whether as a giver, recipient or viewer, we hope that BBC audiences will be inspired to get involved with this groundbreaking project."

Author John le Carré says: world book night

"No writer can ask more than this: that his book should be handed in thousands to people who might otherwise never get to read it, and who will in turn hand it to thousands more. That his book should also pass from one generation to another as a story to challenge and excite each reader in his time -that is beyond his most ambitious dreams."

Author Margaret Atwood adds:  world book night

"When Jamie Byng told me about World Book Night, I was amazed not only by its magnitude but by its simplicity. The love of writing, the love of reading – these are huge gifts. To be able give someone else a book you treasure widens the gift circle. I was thrilled to be asked to support World Book Night, and doubly thrilled that The Blind Assassin was chosen to help launch it. Long may its voyage be!"

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The World Book Night website www.worldbooknight.org will serve as the primary means through which members of the public can apply to be a giver. People will be asked to say in up to 100 words why they want to give away a book chosen from the list and the sort of people they would like to give it to. Information about World Book Night will also be available via libraries and bookshops across the UK and Ireland. The closing date for entries is 4 January 2011.

The 20,000 givers and members of the public will be invited to take part in events, parties and celebrations on World Book Night across the UK and Ireland, with many libraries and bookshops extending their opening times. These events are being organized with the generous support of the Booksellers Association, the Publishers Association, Independent Publishers Guild, the Reading Agency with libraries, charities and others.

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tony banks secret millionaire

tony banks secret millionaire

Secret Millionaire Changed My Life: Tony Banks (49 mins) [S] 9PM Thursday 02 Dec 2010 Channel 4
Ex-Para and Falklands veteran Tony Banks returns to the tough streets of Liverpool to see how the people he first met there are getting on and how they benefited from the money he donated. More Series 7 Episode 6 Secret Millionaire Changed My Life: Tony Banks

TONY Banks was looking to spread a little happiness – and tens of thousands of pounds – after making an undercover arrival in Anfield.

And the determined, Dundee-based 47-year-old, who made his £50m fortune running care homes for the elderly in Scotland, succeeded in his magnanimous mission.

The results of his big-hearted actions, which benefited individuals and organisations, to the total tune of more than £130,000, across Liverpool and Sefton – including Aintree, Old Roan, Waterloo and Tuebrook – will be seen tonight on Channel 4.

"When I first went to Anfield my initial reaction was that it was like Beirut," recalls Tony, a former member of Parachute Regiment 2 Para, who saw active service in the Falklands.

tony banks secret millionaire
"It's an area that has been promised regeneration for years and years but it's just not happened. My memories of Anfield are that no one came out after dark – and the sound of sirens.

"But next to boarded-up houses there are houses with hanging baskets, indicating the pride that the residents have in their homes."

Tony's cover story saw him introducing himself to people as a man who had been made redundant and asked by Channel 4 to present a documentary called Human Britain.

The lucky, but deserving recipients, of Tony's money included Dave Kelly's Daisy UK organisation, which is based in Tuebrook and aims to break down the barriers of disability discrimination through awareness in sport and other leisure activities.

tony banks secret millionaire
Dave, 47, who has been blind for 14 years, received a double surprise from Tony, who says: "Dave is a lovely and inspirational guy who could talk for England, but apparently I'm the first person who's managed to make him speechless twice!

"He had recently got married to Eva but, because he's so work-orientated and never takes a break, they hadn't been on honeymoon, so I presented them with £3,000 to go on holiday.

"Then I went back three weeks later and gave him the second lot of money."

tony banks secret millionaire

Tony handed over £20,000, with £50,000 to be donated over the next two years – together with practical, hands-on support from his own management team – so Dave can expand and develop Daisy UK.

Dave says: "I normally pick up on everything but I didn't have a clue about Tony. When he came down I just thought he was a really nice bloke; he got involved in everything, the kids loved him and we all had a great time.

"I've been told that my response, when he came clean, was the best one they've ever had on the programme – I can't remember but I must have kissed him!

"It's going to be so funny – and possibly embarrassing – when it's on TV (we're going to put it on a big screen at the Greenbank Sports Academy in Sefton Park).

"The second time he came to see me I thought 'lightning doesn't strike twice'. But it did and, again, I was gobsmacked. All you can say is 'thank you'. This money and practical help can develop and market us and will hopefully lead to many, many more young people getting involved with Daisy UK – we want to set up apprenticeship and volunteer schemes."

tony banks secret millionaire
And that holiday money? "We haven't spent it yet but it's been ring-fenced, because Tony said he knew I'd want to spend it on Daisy UK. Eva's looking at places we can fly to, but I'm in no hurry because I don't like flying!"

Tony also met and bonded with fellow former serviceman Lee Sanger, 29, who fought in Iraq and was later diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Lee, who lives with four other ex-servicemen in a pioneering social housing project in Waterloo called Property Resettlement Services, received £3,000 for flying lessons (an interest he shares with Tony) – and a £30,000 cheque for the chairty of his choice.

He reveals: "I told him I would give it to Combat Stress (a charity which specialises in the care of British veterans who have been profoundly traumatised by harrowing experiences during their career in the services) – and he replied 'I knew you would say that'.

"I came back from Iraq in 2003 and, it sounds daft now, but I tried to kill myself in 2004. I was put in a psychiatric hospital and then later diagnosed – it was about a year after I'd come back."

Of the new friend he made in the strangest of circumstances, he says: "Tony is a fantastic bloke – and he would be if he wasn't a millionaire. He's just a genuine and down-to-earth person."

tony banks secret millionaire
And there's more – much more: Tony was also mightily-impressed by the work of Old Roan-based Sefton Helping Hand Services, a charity which aims to help elderly and vulnerable people live independently and with an improved quality of life.

Tony funded a major makeover of an elderly lady's garden in Aintree – "It was more of a jungle than a garden" – which cost between £4,000 and £5,000, and gave £20,000 to the organisation.

tony banks secret millionaire
Its general manager, Brenda Dodd, was as convinced of Tony's cover story as everybody else, saying: "He was absolutely fabulous – and we had no idea at all.

"In this climate, we are always looking for more money to help us sustain and enhance our practical services – and, hopefully, this programme will also help bring us more volunteers and trustees."

Finally, the man with the millions says: "I will definitely be returning to Liverpool; I met some lovely people – really lovely, good people.

"It was a great feeling to be able to do something which helped others."

The Secret Millionaire, tonight, 9pm, on Channel 4.

tony banks secret millionaire
have just recently watch the Tony Banks episode of Secret Millionaire and in answer to some comments of donated money not being in Anfield....it doesnt matter. All that counts is that he was generous enough to donate to those he did and also remember that these organisations are probably helping people / kids etc from MANY areas of Liverpool. Personally i found the footage of Anfield to be worse than i remembered. I grew up in Toxteth and used to be one of the very busy firefighters you saw in the footage. Whilst i agree that Anfield as a whole isn't like that, it was one of the worst for attacks on fire crews. There were times when we were barricaded in to streets then attacked! When i left the fire service it was a problem on the increase and in a lot of Merseyside's areas....Kirkby, Toxteth, Norris Green, Speke, Halewood, Garston, Old Swan, Birkenhead etc It's also a growing nationwide problem, not just confined to areas of Liverpool. Toxteth in the 80's was a very poor area and the kids had nothing to do, we certainly didn't attack the emergency services like they do nowadays. There are no excuses for these people and i've seen the parents of these youths stood by watching as we were attacked on occasions!! This was one of the reasons my family and I left the UK for a better life abroad. There are sadly a lot of very nice, decent, law abiding people who are stuck living in these areas, my family included, who cannot leave for a better life somewhere else. 

tony banks secret millionaire
Kevin Green's Secret MIllionaire episode was truely amazing ... emotional and heartwarming .... a genuine nice guy. The support offered at Little Bridge House was inspirational to watch. Let's all get off our sofas and do a little bit more to help!!!

rmit results

rmit results

rmit results Semester 2 2010 results* for onshore students will be released at staggered times on the official results release day on Monday 29 November. They will be released alphabetically based on the first letter of your family name as follows:

 

• rmit Undergraduate A-H: 9 – 9.30 am
• rmit Undergraduate I-P: 9.30 – 10 am
• rmit Undergraduate Q-Z: 10 – 10.30 am
• TAFE A-L: 10.30 – 11 am
• TAFE M-Z: 11 – 11.30 am
• All postgraduate: 11.30 am – 12 pm

 

View your rmit results

rmit results On Monday 29 November you can view your results by logging in to myRMIT and clicking on the link to myResults.rmit results

After Monday 29 November, you can view your results via Enrolment Online by logging in to myRMIT and clicking on the link to Enrolment Online. You can then click on the Results menu option under the heading Academic History.

pnd writes...
It might be useful to do some browsing on the RMIT website. Since I'm rather bored right now, I've done it for you www.rmit.edu.au/students/results. Seems July 11th. Cheerio :)

Thanks for your reply pnd, I'm wondering if they might put the results up on the web before the official post date (July 11th) as their site mentions anything seen prior to this date is not official.

rmit results Hope I passed everything!

Q water

Q water

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It is Clean and Fresh Tasting, without any added Sodium.
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Pour Q water into the decanters and insert the stopper
(NEVER add ice - Q water is always chilled)

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We recommend that stoppers and decanters be cleaned after each use.

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November 18 - 21, 2010 Gourmet Food and Wine Expo

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the last christmas movie

the last christmas movie
What was the name of the last Christmas movie you watched?

the last christmas movie Pictures

The the last christmas movie movie rights to the graphic novel The Last Christmas have been picked up by Hollywood Gang Prods. who are hoping to bring the twisted Image Comics holiday tale to the big screen.

No talent is attached to the project just yet, but Variety reports that Hollywood Gang's Craig J. Flores will executive produce the last christmas movie.

Penned by Brian Posehn and Gerry Duggan, The Last Christmas tells what happens at the North Pole while the rest of human civilization is ravaged in a nuclear holocaust. As the entire planet plummets into chaos, a mob of road warriors break into Santa's Workshop and kill the elves and Mrs. Claus. Suicidal, Santa tries to hang himself on his Christmas lights, but he cannot die as long as there is at least one child on Earth who still believes in him.

As it turns out, one young Santa-believing boy and his hot mom are living in what's left of San Francisco, fighting off zombies and gangs, and trying to keep Christmas alive. Santa sets out to pay them a visit, not with the intention of spreading Christmas cheer, but to kill the boy and put an end to their misery. However, the grizzled St. Nick has a change of heart and the trio team up to save the world... the last christmas movie and the holiday.

the last christmas movie A Christmas Story

That movie is awesome no matter what time of year it is, but the closer it gets to Christmas the more often I find myself throwing that movie into the player... and since it just recently got released in Blu-ray, had to replace the DVD in my movie collection this past week.

I can't remember the name but it was an ABC family movie staring Tom Arnold. The ghost of Christmas past wants to stay in the past so he runs away and leaves Tom stuck in the past. The ghost of Christmas present tries to help him hunt down past. It was an ok movie.

the last christmas movie Found it "Chasing Christmas"

I can't remember the name but it was an ABC family movie staring Tom Arnold. The ghost of Christmas past wants to stay in the past so he runs away and leaves Tom stuck in the past. The ghost of Christmas present tries to help him hunt down past. It was an ok movie.

grammy nominations

grammy nominations

You may have watched the "Grammy Nominations Concert Live!" on CBS, but here's what you didn't see after the show at the Conga Room in Los Angeles, where numerous stars spoke to the press about their nominations.

Eminem, Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga Lead Grammy Nominations


1. grammy nominations With seven Grammy nominations this year, Bruno Mars didn't hesitate to pat himself on the back in the press room following the announcement show. On several occasions, the artist made reporters ask him several times how it felt to be nominated in so many categories. Each time, he would smile and brush his shoulder with smug satisfaction. Jokes aside, Bruno Mars isn't taking the honors for granted. "It's a little surreal," he said with sincerity. "We're thankful." On working with Cee Lo Green on the Grammy-nominated track "F**k You," Mars recalled the soul singer's passion in the studio. "He just sang the shit out of it, basically. Man, that guy deserves that one." Who would Mars like to collaborate with in the future? Alicia Keys, Prince and Kings of Leon.


2. Four years ago, Paramore singer Hayley Williams never would've pictured herself being featured on a hip-hop song. (She's featured on B.o.B.'s "Airplanes, Part II," nominated for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals). "I love hip-hop, but I never would've imagined it," she said. "But you can never say never." And what is Williams' favorite song of 2010? "Just the Way You Are," by Bruno Mars. Could a possible collaboration be in the works?

3. R&B  grammy nominations singer Monica said she hasn't been nominated for a Grammy Award since 1999. So being nominated this year for Best R&B Album for her latest set, "Still Standing," was a bit of a shocker. "I was not expecting anything. I have not been a part of the Grammys, as far as being nominated, since 1999," she said. "So at 16 years old, I didn't understand what it means. Now at 30, I'm in shock that I'm considered being nominated."

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4. Rapper B.o.B. may have five Grammy nods under his belt, but what was the highlight for him in 2010? "Probably performing for Barack Obama at the National Gen44 Summit, and opening up for Jay-Z and Eminem at stadiums," he said. And he couldn't forget to mention the release of his debut album, "B.o.B Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray." "It was something way past due, so I'm glad it happened," the rapper said.

5. Looking dapper in a shiny gray suit, a white v-neck and a diamond-covered cross necklace, Cee Lo Green, nominated for four Grammys, including Record of the Year for "F**k You," said he'll likely tour behind new album "The Lady Killer" in 2011. The first stop will be Australia. Cee Lo also revealed that he'd be collaborating with Danger Mouse on the third Gnarls Barkely album in the coming year. He admitted that he never expected "F**k You" to become such a hit, let alone a song that would receive a Grammy nod. ""wasn't meant to be a radio song, initially," he said. "It really took on a life of its own."

6. grammy nominations TV viewers probably didn't notice that Miranda Lambert's dress was covered with tiny mirrors, which blinded many of the press room folks when the obnoxiously bright lights reflected them. Aside from that, Lambert, whose "The House that Built Me" is nominated for Song of the Year, said that she emotionally lost it the first time she heard the tune. "I started bawling," she said. "It takes a lot to get me to a crying point when I listen to music."

7. If Cee Lo Green performs "F**k You" at this year's Grammy Awards show, how will it be handled? "When it comes to broadcast television, there are rules and regulations," Recording Academy President/CEO Neil Portnow said. "It really has nothing to do with the Academy. It's mandated by the government. We'll deal with that the way we have to. But we believe in free speech and First Amendment rights. We support the rights of artists who create and speak their minds. We'll deal with it so that we're in the law, but also within the framework of the music and presenting the essence of what was really an amazing song."

8. grammy nominations 2010 What is LL Cool J's favorite song with Auto-Tune? "You have to ask T-Pain that question," he said. "You'll probably get a more credible answer.


9. Jimmy Jam revealed a little-known fact about Justin Bieber following the evening's Grammy nominations announcement. The teen pop sensation is amazing at "Guitar Hero." Jimmy Jam also revealed that all the original members of the Time plan release a new album in February.
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10. Late-night TV host Craig Ferguson's highlight of 2010 would've been his Grammy nomination in the Best Spoken Word Album for "American on Purpose." But he couldn't tell the press room that. "Do you want me to say Grammy my nomination? 'Cause I can't, because my wife is pregnant." When told he was up against such greats as Carol Burnett and Woody Allen, Ferguson responded, "I'm the crappiest person on this thing."

Alliance de la Fonction publique du Canada NOUVELLES

Alliance de la Fonction publique du Canada NOUVELLES

traiter Union "ouvre Hornet's Nest» pour le reste du public ...

Les membres du plus grand syndicat du Canada du gouvernement fédéral a apporté un soutien tiède à un accord très controversé pour les fonctionnaires à renoncer à l'indemnité de départ dans le cadre de l'augmentation des salaires de 5,3 pour cent sur trois ans.


Environ 52 pour cent des 95.000 fonctionnaires touchés par la transaction, qui l'Alliance de la fonction publique du Canada a invalidé le Conseil du Trésor il ya deux mois, s'est avéré au moment du vote tenu en 329 réunions partout au Canada au cours du mois passé.


L'approbation la plus tiède venait de travailleurs de bureau et administratifs, qui sont plus de 81.500. Ils ont voté 52 pour cent en faveur.


Les groupes beaucoup plus faible de travailleurs opérationnels et travailleurs de l'éducation et la bibliothèque ont voté 53,7 pour cent et 60,4 pour cent, respectivement, en faveur.


La grande question est ce que l'approbation de l'AFPC impact aura sur les négociations contractuelles avec le reste des 18 unions fédérales, qui a refusé de commerce de départ pour une augmentation plus importante des salaires.


Don Burns, vice-président de l'Institut professionnel de la fonction publique du Canada, a déclaré qu'il avait espéré membres de l'AFPC aurait rejeté l'accord parce qu'il «ouvre un nid de guêpes" pour le reste de la fonction publique.


«C'est évidemment un sujet de discorde au sein de l'AFPC et a divisé le reste des syndicats. N de bon ne sortira de cette initiative dans son ensemble", a déclaré Burns.

Président de l'AFPC, John Gordon, a reconnu le syndicat suscité une forte résistance à la cession des bureaucrates indemnité de départ peut percevoir lorsqu'ils prennent leur retraite ou quittent volontairement. Beaucoup ont fait valoir qu'il s'agissait d'une concession sans précédent qui pourrait conduire à plus.

Alliance de la Fonction publique du Canada NOUVELLES
"Permettez-moi de l'évidence - ce fut un vote serré Nous avons entendu beaucoup de nos membres qui ne sont pas satisfaits avec les accords -... En particulier la fourniture d'encaisser de départ volontaire et à la fin de son accumulation future», a déclaré Gordon.

Alliance de la Fonction publique du Canada NOUVELLES
Gordon a insisté le débat enflammé autour de la remise du départ à la ratification des réunions, des événements communautaires et sur les médias par courriel et social a été "bonne santé" et même renforcé l'union. Il a dit qu'il s'est rendu chez le message qu '«aucun processus d'érosion des droits de nos membres et les avantages seront acceptées."


Il a dit que les membres de l'AFPC sont aussi les travailleurs de première ligne qui voient la détérioration des programmes et des services de coupures régulière.


«Nos membres travaillent fort mais ils sont mécontents du traitement qu'ils reçoivent du gouvernement Harper», at-il dit.

Alliance de la Fonction publique du Canada NOUVELLES
Dans la période qui a précédé le vote, Twitter, Facebook et YouTube allumé dans une campagne sans précédent pour s'opposer à l'accord. Certains disent que la courte victoire est un désaveu du leadership de l'AFPC, qui a fortement soutenu l'accord.


L'entente a également créé une fracture profonde entre les syndicats. Beaucoup ont accusé le gouvernement de parvenir à un accord avec l'AFPC, le plus grand syndicat et les plus militants, et ensuite l'imposer aux autres - par la législation si nécessaire. L'accord donnera aux 95.000 travailleurs une augmentation de 5,3 pour cent sur trois ans. A propos de 0,75 pour cent de cette augmentation sera compensée la perte de l'indemnité de départ pour les départs volontaires.


Les employés actuels continueront de recevoir les indemnités qui leur ont accumulées au cours de leurs années de travail, mais elle sera éliminée pour les nouveaux travailleurs.

Alliance de la Fonction publique du Canada NOUVELLES
employés mis à pied seront toujours obtenir une indemnité de départ et l'AFPC a négocié une augmentation des paiements pour eux. L'accord donne également les travailleurs de plusieurs options pour encaisser leurs indemnités de départ.


Gordon a fait valoir que l'abandon de l'indemnité de départ n'était pas une concession mais un "trade-off» pour aider à minimiser les pertes d'emplois. Avec un gel d'exploitation, les ministères doivent absorber les coûts accrus, notamment soulève.


L'accord a été conclu lors d'une ronde inhabituelle des «entretiens accéléré" lancé par le Conseil du Trésor avant que les contrats de l'AFPC a expiré. Pas tous les travailleurs de l'AFPC qui ont eu la rémunération globale au cours de ces entretiens, il a accepté.

Alliance de la Fonction publique du Canada NOUVELLES
Près de 20.000 travailleurs frontaliers technique et les services qu'il a rejeté. Ces travailleurs passe maintenant dans le cycle normal de la négociation collective qui va commencer la nouvelle année.


Mais Gordon a déclaré que le gouvernement est déterminé à éliminer les indemnités de départs volontaires et ce sera la question clé pour tous les syndicats lors de leur retour à la table de négociation que leurs contrats arrivent à expiration.

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Dynamic 426 - Je n'ai pas encore de voir un ministre canadien qui a une paire aussi grand que Ronald Reagan. Mais je suis en désaccord avec vous, seulement parce que je ne sais pas vraiment ce que les «cols bleus» faire, j'ai l'impression que depuis les députés et l'ensemble du personnel bureaucratiques font plus de 100K et 200K + + + une maigre augmentation de 5,3% pour le petit gars faisant $ 50.000 est petites pommes de terre. Lire l'article d'aujourd'hui dans le Star de Tor sur la façon dont la classe moyenne tend à disparaître tandis que la classe supérieure augmente de façon alarmante. Ils ne peuvent pas être comparés. Les gérants, directeurs, administrateurs, vice-présidents directeurs généraux au sein du gouvernement une sont de plus en plus et augmente chaque jour, alors qu'ils se débarrasser de la ligne de front - le personnel de travail effectif. Je préférerais que mes impôts servent à payer quelques travailleurs plus actuel que de mettre un peu plus de gens sur la liste soleil. Vous pouvez croire ceux qui ne sont pas sunshiners renoncer à leur départ paquets-pas Désirée
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«Le gouvernement est déterminé à éliminer les indemnités de départs volontaires"

C'est parce que les employés, ainsi les plus intelligents, quittent le service public dans les centaines. Ils pensent que cela les encouragera à rester, mais ils ne seront pas.
Si quelqu'un pense que travailler pour le gouvernement est un métier de rêve, par tous les moyens d'application.
Tout ce que vous avez à faire est d'environ six essais, attendre trois mois, remplir deux ou trois entretiens, attendre six mois avant de vous appeler pour vous informer que vous l'avez fait dans un bassin d'employés potentiels, mais ils ne sont pas de postes vacants à ce temps.
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PSAC Members ratify Treasury Board agreements

PSAC Members ratify Treasury Board agreements
PSAC members have voted to accept the tentative agreements negotiated with Treasury Board for the PA, SV and EB groups.

PSAC Public Service Alliance of Canada The process:

More than 325 ratification vote meetings over six weeks.
The turnout across all groups was 52 per cent.
All votes took place by secret ballot.
Each agreement needed 50 per cent plus 1 of valid votes in favour of the agreements to be ratified.
The results:

Program and Administrative Services group (PA), representing 81,500 members 52.1 % yes
Operational Services group (SV), representing 12,000 members 53.7 % yes
Education and Library Science group (EB), representing 1,100 members 60.4 % yes

Message from National President John Gordon to PA, SV and EB members:
Dear Sisters and Brothers,

Today we announced the results of the ratification vote for members in the PA, SV and EB Treasury Board bargaining groups. I want to thank you for your participation and your engagement in this important process.

I recognize, as does the rest of the union leadership, that this was a very difficult decision. We heard from many of you over the last several weeks who are unhappy with the agreements – particularly the provision to cash out voluntary severance and end its future accumulation.

Let me be the first to assure you that the comments and concerns you provided to us in meetings across Canada, in workplaces, at community events, by email and through social media, were heard.

I want you all to know that I take these concerns seriously and that they will not be ignored. It is important that you continue to participate and engage as we all move forward together to protect jobs and services in the face of significant challenges.

We also heard your concerns about job security and retirement benefits. We heard your concerns about the overall climate in the workplace and the rights we all strive to promote and protect. We especially heard that you want the union to defend your rights.

PSAC Public Service Alliance of Canada The We heard about how you would like your union to move forward in its fight to ensure the government respects our role and the services we provide to Canadians every day.

We must work together to hold the government to account for protecting jobs and services, and do everything possible to ensure no future erosion of our members' rights and benefits.

We must work together to send a clear message to the Harper government that public services and the workers that provide them are essential to Canada's future.

As public sector workers, you work hard and the treatment you are receiving from the Harper government is not what you deserve.

You provide essential services that protect Canadians, giving them access to crucial social benefits and improving the lives of all Canadians.

We must work together to ensure that the employment, income and retirement security of our families and communities is protected as we move forward.

Debate in our union is healthy. Your union leadership is committed to building our solidarity and capacity for action ahead of the battles to come.

PSAC Public Service Alliance of Canada The By strengthening our solidarity, I know that we can make this happen, and move our union forward – together.

PSAC Public Service Alliance of Canada The In solidarity,

John Gordon
National President


PSAC Public Service Alliance of Canada The
Next steps for Treasury Board members:
Current collective agreements for the PA, SV and EB groups will be reopened to implement some new provisions immediately.
New collective agreements will be signed in early 2011.
Bargaining conferences for the Border Services group (FB) and the Technical Services group (TC) will be held in January 2011.

PSAC Public Service Alliance of Canada

PSAC Public Service Alliance of Canada

Members ratify Treasury Board agreements
PSAC members have voted to accept the tentative agreements negotiated with Treasury Board for the PA, SV and EB groups.

The process:

More than 325 ratification vote meetings over six weeks.
The turnout across all groups was 52 per cent.
All votes took place by secret ballot.
Each agreement needed 50 per cent plus 1 of valid votes in favour of the agreements to be ratified.
The results:

PSAC Public Service Alliance of Canada Program and Administrative Services group (PA), representing 81,500 members 52.1 % yes
Operational Services group (SV), representing 12,000 members 53.7 % yes
Education and Library Science group (EB), representing 1,100 members 60.4 % yes

Message from National President John Gordon to PA, SV and EB members:
Dear Sisters and Brothers,

Today we announced the results of the ratification vote for members in the PA, SV and EB Treasury Board bargaining groups. I want to thank you for your participation and your engagement in this important process.

I recognize, as does the rest of the union leadership, that this was a very difficult decision. We heard from many of you over the last several weeks who are unhappy with the agreements – particularly the provision to cash out voluntary severance and end its future accumulation.

Let me be the first to assure you that the comments and concerns you provided to us in meetings across Canada, in workplaces, at community events, by email and through social media, were heard.

I want you all to know that I take these concerns seriously and that they will not be ignored. It is important that you continue to participate and engage as we all move forward together to protect jobs and services in the face of significant challenges.

PSAC Public Service Alliance of Canada We also heard your concerns about job security and retirement benefits. We heard your concerns about the overall climate in the workplace and the rights we all strive to promote and protect. We especially heard that you want the union to defend your rights.

We heard about how you would like your union to move forward in its fight to ensure the government respects our role and the services we provide to Canadians every day.

We must work together to hold the government to account for protecting jobs and services, and do everything possible to ensure no future erosion of our members' rights and benefits.

We must work together to send a clear message to the Harper government that public services and the workers that provide them are essential to Canada's future.

As public sector workers, you work hard and the treatment you are receiving from the Harper government is not what you deserve.

You provide essential services that protect Canadians, giving them access to crucial social benefits and improving the lives of all Canadians.

PSAC Public Service Alliance of Canada We must work together to ensure that the employment, income and retirement security of our families and communities is protected as we move forward.

Debate in our union is healthy. Your union leadership is committed to building our solidarity and capacity for action ahead of the battles to come.

By strengthening our solidarity, I know that we can make this happen, and move our union forward – together.

In solidarity,

John Gordon
National President


PSAC Public Service Alliance of Canada PSAC members have voted to accept the tentative agreements negotiated with Treasury Board for the PA, SV and EB groups.

The process:

More than 325 ratification vote meetings over six weeks.
The turnout across all groups was 52 per cent.
All votes took place by secret ballot.
Each agreement needed 50 per cent plus 1 of valid votes in favour of the agreements to be ratified.
The results:

Program and Administrative Services group (PA), representing 81,500 members 52.1 % yes
Operational Services group (SV), representing 12,000 members 53.7 % yes
Education and Library Science group (EB), representing 1,100 members