Term limits for city politicians not a bad idea

When it comes to electing people to city government, voter turnout is often embarrassingly apathetic commonly hovering just over 30 per cent in Hamilton. But this doesn't stop us from bitching about the problems with the pivotal services the city provides like water we drink, the transit we ride, the sewers, policing and fire protection.

Because of this lethargic behaviour of voters incumbents in municipal office are notoriously difficult to unseat. As a result, many municipal politicians are able to cling to office for years, often well past their effective abilities. At Hamilton's city hall, for example, almost half the councillors have been in office for at least 15 years, the exact percentage as Toronto.

Fairness and accountability at the municipal level sounds like an oxymoron, especially in Hamilton going back in recent years to the DiIanni scandal and to the currant councils credibility issues. Term limits was one of Fred Eisenberger's promises in the last election and Progressive Conservative MPP Norm Sterling echoes the concern and is asking for a review to be undertaken at Queen's Park. Scheduled for debate in the Legislature on Thursday is Sterling's resolution calling for the creation of an all-party select committee to look at municipal governance in Ontario's big cities. The proposed review would focus on cities with a population greater than 500,000, such as Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton and Mississauga.

We need a compromise on term limits to encourage new blood to flow into city politics bringing with them enriched nutrients at the same time cutting out the cancers that kill any attempt at new growth and development . I suggest no more than two consecutive terms as a councilor, but no limitations on someone re-entering in the future for another two terms. It prevents councilors from becoming career pariahs sucking money out of municipalities in the way of wages and benefits without offering any useful input. Like we see in the Federal Senate where Senators spend less than a third of their time actually working.

Really good Councilors can, jump from councilor to mayor. That would give you 4 uninterrupted terms (16 years) in municipal politics before either jumping to the provincial or federal levels or taking a term off.


City of Hamilton
Members of Council (2006-2010) and their years of service.



Mayor Fred Eisenberger-Serving as Mayor since December 6, 2006.
City of Hamilton Ward Boundaries


Ward 1..................... Ward 2................ Ward 3 .................Ward 4
Brian McHattie .......Bob Bratina..... ...Bernie Morelli ..Sam Merulla
2003.........................2004......................1991.................2000



Ward 5 ...................Ward 6 ......................Ward 7 ................... Ward 8
Chad Collins ......... Tom Jackson .............Scott Duvall .............Terry Whitehead
1995........................1988...................2006....................2003



Ward 9 .........................Ward 10 ................Ward 11 .......................Ward 12
Brad Clark ...................Maria Pearson .....David L. Mitchell ........Lloyd Ferguson
2006......................1991....................... Glanbrook 1986 - 2000 .Ancaster-1984 to 1994
....................................................................Hamilton in 2001........Hamilton-2006


Ward 13 ......................Ward 14 ..................Ward 15 .............
Russ Powers ..............Robert Pasuta .......Margaret McCarthy
1982 Dundas..................2006.....................Flamborough 1994
2001 Hamilton............................................Hamilton 2000

Later,
Kenaz

GTO Soldier latest to die in Afghanistan

I found this fitting song composed by MacPhee, Schram, Howe in my files simply entitled "Ode To The Canadian Soldier "and uploaded to imeem. Please give a listen. The lyrics pay tribute to the men and women who are "Fighting for freedom and staying the course. Trooper Marc Diab, 22, from the Royal Canadian Dragoons was killed in an attack in Afghanistan on Sunday. He was serving as a member of the 3rd Battalion, the Royal Canadian Regiment Battle Group based in Petawawa, Ont. The Canadian soldier died and four were wounded when a roadside bomb exploded near their armoured vehicle on patrol northeast of Kandahar city. The soldiers were conducting security operations in the mountainous region of Sha Wali Kot district — a known entry point for Taliban fighters. Soldier was dedicated, religious and loved sports -Brig.-Gen. Jonathan Vance talking about Trooper Marc Diab, 22 Diab's death brings the number of casualties in Afghanistan to 112 since Canada's combat mission there began in 2002. One diplomat and two aid workers have also been killed. There are 2,830 Canadian troops serving at Kandahar Airfield and Camp Nathan Smith, the home of the Provincial Reconstruction Team in Kandahar city. Peace. Thursday, March 05, 2009 Bratina,Merulla sling mud in your eye Councilors Bob Bratina (Ward 2) and Sam Merulla (Ward 4) have been slinging fices via email for the past few weeks over various topics including spending priorities for the city and the closing of US Steel The councilors sent their childish barbs to each other, plus the rest of council and all the local news media. It started on February 12, with Councilor Merulla forwarding a news item from Citizens at City Hall (CATCH) about Mississauga's decision to drop out of the Pan Am Games bid for an aquatic facility. In it, Merulla dismisses the games as an obscure 'third-rate event with fourth-rate athletes. To which Bratina asked Perhaps Councilor Merulla would consider apologizing to the young athletes in the Hamilton area who might aspire to participate in some of the events. Moments later, with the vigor of a fifth grader with a persecution complex, Merulla shot back asking Councillor Bratina to apologize to your residents who have been subjected to human feces floating in their basement as a result of the infrastructure deficit and yet you want to build an unsustainable stadium. I would like to see a new multi-purpose stadium built with a track, football field, outdoor concert area, etc. Something like Toronto's BMO field, there is a bubble which allows for facility use 365 days of the year. There needs to be private investment to offset the cost to taxpayers, perhaps selling the naming rights for the new stadium. "Tim Horton's Field" sounds pretty good. Selling Name/Commemoration plates for seats (like at Hamilton Place) and common areas (Councilor Merulla Men's Room? Councilor Bratina Hot Dog's?) I have never had respect for Councilor Merulla and his over the top, boisterous comments and yesterday's salvo of dumb dumbs didn't help. In response to the Hamilton Spectator's breaking news report that US Steel (formerly Stelco) is shutting down its Canadian operations (including its Hamilton and Lake Erie operations), Merulla sent an email to local media that reads simply: "Let's build a stadium!!!!!!! [sic]" Councilor Bratina immediately responded, "This is not a matter for smug jokes." Glenn Johnson of CanWest News Service replied to all, writing, "Would you two call each other instead of wasting everyone else's time." The US Steel closure of its Hamilton and Lake Erie operations could affect 2,100 workers, adding to the 700 of its 1,700 wage employees laid off in Hamilton. I don't understand what Merulla is saying with that comment. Does he mean that building a stadium is a waste of money because we could use the $60ish million to do what for the tax payers of Hamilton. Use it to keep US Steel afloat while they sit idle until the global economy says it's time to start making steel again? Sam, shut up or say something constructive. Try saying something useful for once. Sometimes for major changes to take place, a system must fail. The times ahead are going to be hard for some, harder for others. This is Hamilton's chance to show what it is made of and change a flawed system. Later, Kenaz Wednesday, March 04, 2009 March comes in like a lion for three Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan I found this fitting song composed by MacPhee, Schram, Howe in my files simply entitled "Ode To The Canadian Soldier "and uploaded to imeem. Please give a listen. The lyrics pay tribute to the men and women who are "Fighting for freedom and staying the course. Corporal Kenneth Chad O'Quinn, Warrant Officer Denis Raymond Brown, and Corporal Dany Olivier Fortin, killed March 3, 2009 during a patrol in the Arghandab District. A roadside bomb killed three Canadian soldiers and injured two others Tuesday after it exploded near their armoured vehicle northwest of Kandahar City. The Canadians were returning home after defusing an improvised explosive device in Arghandab District when their vehicle was hit. The area is normally quieter than the more anarchic Zhari and Panjwai Districts and the blast may mark the start of the spring and summer fighting season. Killed in the explosion were Warrant Officer Dennis Raymond Brown, a reservist from The Lincoln and Welland Regiment, based in St. Catharines, Ont., Cpl. Dany Olivier Fortin from the 425 Tactical Fighter Squadron at 3 Wing, based in Bagotville, Que., and Cpl. Kenneth Chad O’Quinn, from 2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group Headquarters and Signals Squadron, in Petawawa, Ontario. Canada lost three outstanding soldiers,” said Brig.-Gen. Jon Vance, Canada’s top commander here. “The work they performed every day played an important role in establishing security, stability and safety for the people of Afghanistan and saved countless lives. Their deaths bring the total of Canadian soldiers killed in Afghanistan to 111. The two injured soldiers were taken by helicopter to the hospital at Kandahar Airfield and are reportedly in good condition. Thankfully these are the first Canadian deaths in March. February was a quiet month for Canadian soldiers, with only one serious injury and no deaths. It was a welcome respite after a bloody December and January, when roadside bombs killed 11 soldiers. Peace. Tuesday, February 03, 2009 Canada's latest hero returned home I found this fitting song composed by MacPhee, Schram, Howe in my files simply entitled "Ode To The Canadian Soldier "and uploaded to imeem. Please give a listen. The lyrics pay tribute to the men and women who are "Fighting for freedom and staying the course. The body of Canada's latest soldier killed in the fields of battle in Afghanistan is back on home soil. Sapper Sean Greenfield, was killed Saturday when his armoured vehicle struck a roadside bomb in the volatile Zhari district west of Kandahar city. A military aircraft carrying Sapper Sean Greenfield's flag-draped casket landed on Tuesday afternoon at Canadian Forces Base Trenton in eastern Ontario. Greenfield, 25, was killed by a roadside bomb Saturday near Kandahar City. He was a member of 24 Field Engineer Squadron, 2 Combat Engineer Regiment based out of Petawawa, Ont., serving with the 3rd Battalion of the Royal Canadian Regiment battle group. Greenfield grew up in Pinawa, Man., and Petawawa, and studied graphic design at Fanshawe College in London, Ont., before joining the military. His comrades remembered him as an exceptionally fit soldier who was passionate in his love of music, playing the guitar and singing. Greenfield is the second Canadian soldier killed in Afghanistan in 2009, bringing the Canadian military's death toll to 108 since the Afghan mission began seven years ago. One Canadian diplomat and two Canadian aid workers have also been killed. Peace. Saturday, January 10, 2009 Canadian soldier killed by roadside bomb in Afghanistan I found this fitting song composed by MacPhee, Schram, Howe in my files simply entitled "Ode To The Canadian Soldier "and uploaded to imeem. Please give a listen. The lyrics pay tribute to the men and women who are "Fighting for freedom and staying the course. "Good's sacrifice will not be forgotten"..."He was active in his community and the best neighbour you could ask for" Trooper Brian Richard Good was a member of the Royal Canadian Dragoons stationed at Canadian Forces Base Petawawa. A Canadian soldier was killed by a roadside bomb in the northern part of Afghanistan's Kandahar province early Wednesday, say military officials. The soldier died when an improvised explosive device detonated near the armoured vehicle in which he was travelling. Three other soldiers were injured in the incident in the Shah Wali Kowt district, about 35 kilometres north of the city of Kandahar. Trooper Brian Richard Good, 42, was a member of the Royal Canadian Dragoons, serving with the 3rd Battalion of the Royal Canadian Regiment and stationed at the eastern Ontario Canadian Forces Base Petawawa. The three injured soldiers, all members of the same unit, were taken by helicopter to Kandahar Airfield and are reported to be in good condition, military officials said. Good's death is the first of 2009 of a Canadian soldier and brings the Canadian military's death toll in Afghanistan to 107 since the mission began seven years ago. One Canadian diplomat and two Canadian aid workers have also been killed. Peace. Sunday, December 28, 2008 Two more Canadian Soldiers aren't coming home alive I found this fitting song composed by MacPhee, Schram, Howe in my files simply entitled "Ode To The Canadian Soldier "and uploaded to imeem. Please give a listen. The lyrics pay tribute to the men and women who are "Fighting for freedom and staying the course. "Christmas has finally come and our soldier isn't home," Jill Kruse wrote only days ago. "And for some families, they won't have their soldiers sit at their table for Christmas dinner again." Two Canadian soldiers killed this weekend in Afghanistan are on their way home, after a solemn twilight ramp ceremony at Kandahar Airfield Sunday evening.  A lone bagpiper played as the caskets of Warrant Officer Gaetan Joseph Roberge and Sgt. Gregory John Kruse were loaded onto a military aircraft.  Roberge and Kruse were killed Saturday after a bomb exploded while the two soldiers were on security patrol about 24 kilometres west of Kandahar City.  An Afghan policeman and interpreter were also killed in the blast, while three Canadian soldiers and a second interpreter were injured.  The soldiers had been on a security patrol in the volatile Panjwaii district, where Canadian troops have repeatedly fought against Taliban gunmen.  Roberge, was a member of the Royal 22nd Regiment who was serving with the Irish Regiment of Canada in Sudbury, Ont. He was serving in Afghanistan to help train the country's national police force.  Kruse was from the 24 Field Squadron, 2 Combat Engineer Regiment based in Petawawa, Ont. He was serving as a member of 3rd Battalion of the Royal Canadian Regiment battle group. Capt. Shane Gapp described Roberge as someone with a good sense of humour, and who earned the respect and admiration of his colleagues.  "His men loved him. He loved his men. You could count on him at any point in time to do anything," Gapp said. Brig.-Gen. Denis Thompson, the head of Canadian and NATO forces in Kandahar, said in a statement that there were no words to describe the emotional impact such deaths have on soldiers.  "Every one of our soldiers is very dear to us. They are our friends and our brothers."  He added that Canadian soldiers "also grieve for our Afghan brothers with whom we have been working side by side to help make their country more secure and stable." Warrant Officer Gaeten Joseph Roberge was killed in Afghanistan on Dec. 27, 2008. Sgt. Greg John Kruse was killed Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008 while on patrol in the Panjway district, in the western part of Kandahar province. Along with one diplomat and two aid workers, 106 Canadian soldiers have now died in the war-torn country since 2002. Peace. Saturday, December 27, 2008 Boxing Day Tragedy for another Canadian Soldier I found this fitting song composed by MacPhee, Schram, Howe in my files simply entitled "Ode To The Canadian Soldier "and uploaded to imeem. Please give a listen. The lyrics pay tribute to the men and women who are "Fighting for freedom and staying the course. ""Pte. Freeman served his country bravely with pride and dedication. His sacrifice will not be forgotten" Defence Minister Peter MacKay Pte. Michael Freeman's armoured vehicle struck a roadside bomb during a security patrol around 12:45 p.m. local time on Friday.  Freeman, who lived in Peterborough, Ont., leaves behind his parents and a fiancée. His death brings to 104 the number of Canadian soldiers killed in the Afghan mission since 2002. One diplomat and two aid workers have also been killed. Canada has about 2,500 soldiers in Afghanistan. Most are based in the south around Kandahar. Its military mission is slated to end in 2011. Roadside bomb attacks have killed seven Canadian soldiers in December alone. Freeman, 28, served with November Company, 3rd Battalion, the Royal Canadian Regiment based at Canadian Forces Base Petawawa in eastern Ontario. Freeman had returned to Kandahar less than two weeks ago from home leave. This was his first tour of duty in Afghanistan. The attack in the Zhari District of Kandahar province also wounded three other soldiers. They were airlifted to the hospital at Kandahar Airfield and were reported to be in good condition. Peace. Friday, December 26, 2008 2008 Fourth Annual Kenaz Awards My awards for those who made the headlines in 2008 in the spirit of this site. The nominees where taken from the many posts I made this year and cover local, canadian and international persons that made headlines. Welcome to the fourth annual "Kenaz Awards". Still no glitz, no glamour, no expensive bling. Just a cold beer and some cheese to celebrate the stories that made you cheer,jeer,get angry,cry or say 'Good lord!". Missed The Boat Award Doh! http://theeternalkenaz.blogspot.com/2008/06/three-year-sentance-for-causing.html http://theeternalkenaz.blogspot.com/2008/05/mark-nimigans-anti-swearing-proposal-is.html http://theeternalkenaz.blogspot.com/2008/05/dressing-our-olympians-for-er-success.html http://theeternalkenaz.blogspot.com/2008/04/hillmcgraw-supershow-not-coming-to.html Warm and Fuzzies Award I Feel Good!! http://theeternalkenaz.blogspot.com/2008/11/some-early-christmas-warm-and-fuzzies.html http://theeternalkenaz.blogspot.com/2008/03/irish-eyes-shine-again-for-eugene-kelly.html Justice Served And Justice For All Bosnia war criminal Karadzic arrested U.N. war crimes tribunal: Former Bosnian Serb president has been arrested after more than a decade in hiding. Person of the Year Barack Obama wins presidential election As polls closed on the West coast, the senator was projected to receive enough electoral votes to pass the 270-vote threshold Humanitarian Award http://theeternalkenaz.blogspot.com/2008/11/remembrance-day-for-soldiers-in.html Iron Man Award Iron Man http://theeternalkenaz.blogspot.com/2008/12/two-more-canadian-soldiers-arent-coming.html http://theeternalkenaz.blogspot.com/2008/12/boxing-day-tragedy-for-another-canadian.html http://theeternalkenaz.blogspot.com/2008/12/sadness-for-three-more-canadian-deaths.html http://theeternalkenaz.blogspot.com/2008/12/100th-canadian-hero-to-give-their-all.html http://theeternalkenaz.blogspot.com/2008/09/sgt-scott-shipway-97th-canadian-hero.html http://theeternalkenaz.blogspot.com/2008/09/pte-chad-horn-cpl-andrew-grenon-and-cpl.html http://theeternalkenaz.blogspot.com/2008/08/bloody-day-in-afghanistan-for-three.html http://theeternalkenaz.blogspot.com/2008/08/friendly-giant-of-soldier-killed-in.html http://theeternalkenaz.blogspot.com/2008/08/canadian-soldier-dies-in-firefight.html http://theeternalkenaz.blogspot.com/2008/07/cpl-james-hayward-arnal-dedicated.html http://theeternalkenaz.blogspot.com/2008/07/two-more-canadian-soldies-die-in.html http://theeternalkenaz.blogspot.com/2008/06/canadian-soldier-dies-on-night-foot.html http://theeternalkenaz.blogspot.com/2008/06/latest-hero-to-give-all-in-afghanistan.html http://theeternalkenaz.blogspot.com/2008/03/sgt-jason-boyes-was-committed-warrior.html http://theeternalkenaz.blogspot.com/2008/03/80th-canadian-soldier-dies-mysteriously.html http://theeternalkenaz.blogspot.com/2008/03/farewell-to-trooper-hayakaze.html http://theeternalkenaz.blogspot.com/2008/01/solemn-farewell-for-canadian-killed-in.html http://theeternalkenaz.blogspot.com/2008/01/canadian-soldier-comes-home-to-be.html http://theeternalkenaz.blogspot.com/2008/01/salutes-go-out-for-two-more-canadians.html Injustice Award http://theeternalkenaz.blogspot.com/2008/10/dhinsa-case-bitter-pill-to-swallow.html http://theeternalkenaz.blogspot.com/2008/09/michael-dixon-wronged-by-hamilton.html http://theeternalkenaz.blogspot.com/2008/04/pte-terry-john-street-83-person-to-die.html Biggest Loser Award Your a loser baby! http://theeternalkenaz.blogspot.com/2008/08/dirty-story-of-two-new-steel-giants.html http://theeternalkenaz.blogspot.com/2008/06/few-choice-words-for-those-who-holding.html http://theeternalkenaz.blogspot.com/2008/02/asinine-comment-shows-councillor-terry.html Wack Job of the Year http://theeternalkenaz.blogspot.com/2008/05/taliban-cowardly-attack-canadian.html http://theeternalkenaz.blogspot.com/2008/03/hamilton-councils-latest-proposal-makes.html Rockin the Planet Award We are the champions! Phelps wins historic eighth gold 23-year-old Michael Phelps won his 8th Olympic gold medal of the Beijing Games to beat Spitz's 1972 record of 7, with victory in the 4x100m medley. He teamed up with Aaron Peirsol, Brendan Hansen and Jason Lezak to claim the historic gold in a new world record time Bolt grabs third gold and record Usain Bolt made a 3rd world record after Jamaica claimed men's 4x100m relay gold by a huge margin Finally Something Good on TV Award http://theeternalkenaz.blogspot.com/2008/08/canadas-final-olympic-medal-haul.html http://theeternalkenaz.blogspot.com/2008/08/gold-and-silver-for-canada-on-day-14-in.html http://theeternalkenaz.blogspot.com/2008/08/canadian-medal-winners-thus-far-day-12.html http://theeternalkenaz.blogspot.com/2008/08/gold-medal-redemption-for-canadian-mens.html http://theeternalkenaz.blogspot.com/2008/08/canada-grabs-three-medals-in-less-than.html Wacky or Funny News Story or Post of the Year http://theeternalkenaz.blogspot.com/2008/01/new-board-game-comes-with-sobering.html Bizzaro World Award Banjo Boy Award Captive woman had 7 children by father Police believe a 73-year-old man held his daughter captive in his cellar for the past two decades and had seven children with her http://theeternalkenaz.blogspot.com/2008/11/human-cock-fighting-gets-mom-son.html On the Horizon Award Ottawa to announce its contribution; Bush announces $17.4 billion rescue of GM, Chrysler; Package sets deadline for restructuring; Unions told to accept deep cuts to keep their jobs. How will the U.S auto sector bailout effect ailing world economy. Canadian auto bailout expected to top $4 billion Career Achievement Award Simply the best http://theeternalkenaz.blogspot.com/2008/11/connie-smith-signs-off-for-last-time.html http://theeternalkenaz.blogspot.com/2008/11/remembrering-norm-marshall.html http://theeternalkenaz.blogspot.com/2008/09/saying-thanks-and-goodbye-to-local.html http://theeternalkenaz.blogspot.com/2008/09/remembering-little-general_21.html Tragic Story of the Year World markets plunge on U.S. fears Stock markets were, prompted by pessimism about Bush's plans to boost the U.S. economy. India's Sensex stock index fell nearly 11% http://theeternalkenaz.blogspot.com/2008/08/big-tiger-cat-roar-for-leif-petterson.html http://theeternalkenaz.blogspot.com/2008/03/clark-parker.html http://theeternalkenaz.blogspot.com/2008/03/saying-goodbye-to-canadian-guitar.html Later, Kenaz Sunday, December 21, 2008 Winter 2009 Tarot and Rune Reading What does the Winter 2009 have in store for me? The Celtic Cross spread is one of the most popular Tarot spreads, providing varied insight into many aspects of a complex situation and your role in it. The Cat People Tarot paints a picture of faraway lands trod by mystical archetypes and their feline companions. This deck is a perfect tool for dreamers and idealists, and is a great choice for divining the nature of human imagination.  The card not shown but at the center of the cross, represents the atmosphere surrounding the central issue. Five of Wands (Strife), when reversed: Trickery. Contradictions. Complexity. Involvement. Caution against indecision. The card visible at the center of the cross represents the obstacle that stands in your way - it may even be something that sounds good but is not actually to your benefit. The Empress: Feminine progress. Action. Natural energy. Development. Fruitfulness. Accomplishment. Interest in day-to-day details. Mother. Sister. Wife. Marriage. Children. Feminine influence. Material wealth. Evolution. A leader. Decisions founded upon all the facts at hand. The motivator of a successful partner or husband. Businesswoman. The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. The Lovers: Love. Beauty. Perfection. Harmony. Unanimity. Trials overcome. Trust. Honor. Possibly the beginning of a romance. Deep feeling. Development. Optimism. Letting oneself go. Freedom of emotion. The necessity of testing or subjecting to trial. Struggle between sacred and profane love. Examining. Yearning. Possible predicaments. A person deeply involved in the emotions and problems of a friend or relative. A meaningful affair. The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Ace of Cups, when reversed: Change. Alteration. Erosion. Instability. Sterility. Unrequited love. Clouded joy. False heart. Inconsistency. The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. Two of Pentacles (Change): Difficulty in launching new projects. Difficult situations arising. New troubles. Embarrassment. Worry. Concern. The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. The Hanged Man, when reversed: Lack of sacrifice. Unwillingness to make the necessary effort. failure to give one's self. Preoccupation with the ego. False prophecy. Useless sacrifice. The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. The Wheel of Fortune: Destiny. Fortune. Outcome. Felicity. Godsend. Special gain or unusual loss. Result. Approaching the end of a problem. The influences affecting the outcome of a problem. Inevitability. Unexpected events may occur. The course of things from beginning to end. Advancement for better or worse. Progress. Good or bad luck depending on nearby cards. The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Nine of Cups (Happiness): Success. Material attainment. Advantage. Well-being. Abundance. Good health. Victory. Difficulties surmounted. The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Eight of Wands (Swiftness): Swift activity. Sudden progress or movement. Speed. Hastily made decisions. Too rapid advancement. The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. Ace of Pentacles, when reversed: Prosperity without happiness. Misused wealth. Wasted money. Corruption by money. Miserliness. Greed. Fool's gold. What does the Winter 2009 have in store for me? The Cross spread is used to plot the arc of your life and the forces acting on it. It is the most popular spread, giving a very complete view of the situation. Ice Runes are most commonly used for questions about struggle, conflict, and achievement. The left rune represents an important element of the past. Ansuz refers to a god or the spoken word of God. It is the voice of reason, law, prophecy and truth. It is the truth heard in the wind. This rune represents wisdom obtained or knowledge delivered. It is the rune of absolute good advice and true council - the message we all must strive to hear. The middle rune represents a deciding element of the present. Berkana, the birch tree, is representative of rebirth, fertility, and a positive outcome to ventures undertaken. It is also the rune of families. Here the rune is reversed, warning you to be heedful of new beginnings, lest they sour. Rebirth is either delayed, or totally disrupted. There is also a warning of family troubles. The top rune represents a force that works for you. Tyr was the Norse god of war. It was through his sacrifice that the great force of chaos, the wolf Fenrir was bound. Here however, you have drawn the rune reversed. This could mean that a sacrifice made will not lead to the desired result. It could also mean a loss, or a victory overturned. This rune warns against entering into conflicts or negotiations, especially ones requiring that an offering or concession be made - the wolf might take your hand and yet remain unbound. Note also that Tyr was the god of law, so there is a suggestion of a wrongdoer who will avoid justice. The bottom Rune represents a force that works against you. Isa is the rune symbolizing Ice - cold, stagnant, frozen, and unchanging. This rune suggests heat removed not just from anger or conflict, but from passion as well. Paradoxically, Isa conveys images of slippery slopes and unsure footing, but also of circumstances that have crystallized and become utterly immutable. Remember that in the cold north, ice is not just THE challenge to be overcome, but the very nature of the environment. Be courageous, for you work against this element every day. Will you fight alone or with others against this, our common foe? Is there much worse than lack of change? The right rune represents the critical element of the future, at the core of the final outcome. Ger is one of the runes that touches on the cycles of the year, in this case the fall harvest. These cycles are eternal, which is represented in the rune by the fact that it is unchanged by reversal. Ger can represent pregnancy or other forms of fruitfulness, and is especially indicative of the cycles of providence and karma - that which has been sown is now being reaped. This rune can also represent the cycles of wealth, for crops were frequently a sign of wealth. Monday, December 15, 2008 Sadness for three more Canadian deaths in Afghanistan I found this fitting song composed by MacPhee, Schram, Howe in my files simply entitled "Ode To The Canadian Soldier "and uploaded to imeem. Please give a listen. The lyrics pay tribute to the men and women who are "Fighting for freedom and staying the course. Private John Michael Roy Curwin, Corporal Thomas James Hamilton and Private Justin Peter Jones were killed as a result of an improvised explosive device attack on an armoured vehicle during a patrol in the Arghandab District on Dec. 13, 2008. Three Canadian soldiers have died west of Kandahar city, after their armoured vehicle struck an improvised explosive device. A fourth soldier was injured in the blast.  The soldiers killed have been identified as: Cpl. Thomas James Hamilton, Pte. John Michael Roy Curwin and Pte. Justin Peter Jones.  All three were with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, RCR based in Gagetown, New Brunswick.  They were members of the Quick Reaction Force, or QRF, a team of soldiers that are usually called out to emergency situations within Kandahar City or just outside city limits. The soldiers were responding to a call that a bomb was being planted along the highway that runs from Kandahar city to the border of Helmand province. Brig.-Gen. Denis Thompson, commander of Task Force Kandahar, told reporters that Hamilton, or "Hammy," was on his third tour of duty in Afghanistan and had a young daughter, named Annabella. Hamilton had previously served in Haiti. Curwin was described as a "family man," who had three children . Jones, or "Jonesy" as he was called, of Baie Verte, N.L., was known for his kindness and his love of the guitar, Thompson said. The injured soldier is in fair condition at the military hospital at Kandahar Air Field. The news of the soldiers' deaths came as 1,000 mourners paid tribute to Cpl. Mark Robert McLaren in a Peterborough, Ont., drill hall. He was one of three soldiers killed in a roadside blast on Dec. 5, bringing Canada's troop death toll to the grim milestone of 100.  With the latest attack, that toll has now risen to 103. A Canadian diplomat has also been killed. Peace. 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