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Las Vegas, NV (March 28, 2007) – American Fibertek, Inc. (AFI) is demonstrating its innovative V'nes Video Network Enterprise Solution here at ISC West 2007. V'nes is the first and only integrated and standardized network transmission solution designed specifically for professional security applications with a unique open path to truly integrate IP and analog systems operation. "V'nes provides security professionals with a cost-efficient and highly effective networking solution to achieve enterprise level systems integration. It delivers unsurpassed versatility relative to both networking capabilities and the means by which it can be configured and implemented,†said Jack Fernandes, President and CEO of AFI.
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• Commander Series Switchers are fully managed 10 and 26 port network switches designed to provide IT Directors with complete control over network interfaces, and Security Directors with the ability to route video signals and data to network and broadband servers in a manner similar to setting up a matrix switching system. Commander Series Switchers also offer: a unique on-board environmental sensing and alarm notification of status and impending failures with complete logs; a built-in web server that does not require any external software and remote access using conventional browsers.
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Joshua is a functioning adult with plenty of money to spend at TigerDirect, but they don't want to sell computer parts to him. That's because he leads sort of a nomadic existence. The billing address for his cards doesn't match his address history in the various "public records" databases. He could fix all this by sending in his photo ID, a utility bill, anything that proves that he is where he says he lives. But he's crashing with friends, and that doesn't get your name on the power bill. [More]
Bank Of America Quizzes Me About Sister's Real Estate Holdings For Account Verification
Seth tells Consumerist that when he tried to open an additional savings account with Bank of America, recently, the überbank put up some privacy roadblocks that he found intrusive and problematic. He's already a customer, but the bank insisted on verifying his identity when he applied for a new savings account online. One of the questions was about his sister's financial transactions, not his, which made him uncomfortable. [More]
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Kathy has an unusual problem. She thinks that there might be a problem with some of her public records and/or her credit report, but she isn't sure how to find out how it got there, let alone remove it. See, there's a man named Hipolito, with the same relatively common last name as Kathy, who keeps popping up in public records questions used to verify her identity. She has no idea who this man is, and neither does anyone in her family.


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Lucas Neill: Combover Caution
Image: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images AsiaPac.
Lucas, we realise that your hair situ wasn't (and shouldn't have been) uppermost in your mind while you were visiting a soccer club for under-10′s in flood-hit Bangkok. For that reason, we're not going to give you a hard time.
But you do seem to be sporting a bit of a combover there. Please be careful. These things have a way of getting out of control.


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Everton will be without the rested duo of Steven Naismith and Leon Osman for Thursday's Europa League Group H clash with Lille (watch live on ITV4).
Celtic manager Ronny Deila has urged his players to take their league form into the European scene.
Celtic top Europa League Group D with four points from two games and will remain firmly in the driving seat if they come out on top in an upcoming double header with Romanians Astra Giurgiu.
Matt Smith is joined by Gordon Strachan and Jermaine Jenas for a double bill of Europa League action featuring Everton and Tottenham Hotspur.
Nabil Bentaleb, Kyle Walker and Kyle Naughton will miss Tottenham's Europa League clash with Asteras Tripolis through injury.
Algeria midfielder Bentaleb picked up an ankle complaint on international duty, which ruled him out of the trip to Manchester City and this Group C clash.
Right-back Walker remains absent after abdominal surgery, while fellow full-back Naughton is sidelined with an ankle injury.
Provisional squad: Lloris, Vorm, Naughton, Rose, Davies, Vertonghen, Chiriches, Dier, Kaboul, Fazio, Capoue, Stambouli, Paulinho, Dembele, Mason, Bentaleb, Eriksen, Lennon, Townsend, Chadli, Lamela, Soldado, Adebayor, Kane.
Everton legend Duncan Ferguson, who played up front for the club in two spells (1994-1998 and 2000-2006) and is now on Roberto Martinez's first-team coaching staff, gave a rare interview to ITV Sport ahead of the club's Europa League group match against Lille.
In this extract, Ferguson looks back on his first spell at Goodison Park, and comments on his famously no-nonsense attitude on the pitch.
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UEFA has ordered Partizan Belgrade to play their next Europa League home game with a partial closure of their stadium after an anti-Semitic banner was displayed in their fixture against Tottenham.
Slaven Bilic praised the performance of Besiktas striker Demba Ba at White Hart Lane, but admits it's what he expects from the former Newcastle and Chelsea man after spending £7m to buy him.


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Did you know the vast majority of mammals will define three separate locations that are vital to their daily survival? A place to sleep. A place to eat. And a place to poop. Each one of these specific locations are separate and unique. When you think about it, it makes a lot of sense, no one wants to eat in the same place that they poop, and the same for where they sleep. Now eating and sleeping are extremely important but today I'd like to talk mostly about pooping.
In America there is a small industry centered around the education of our young in the art of using the toilet. At a very young age we are brainwashed into accepting the toilet as a friend that is vital to our daily existence.
So it may be a surprise to many when I say that you need to learn to poop in your own bed. That's right, I believe in order to understand social media marketing you need to pinch a loaf between the sheets. But first a little bit of a back story is needed…
Almost 2 months ago I fractured my femur. (Don't worry, breaking bones is kinda my thing.) The femur is the bone that connects the knee and the hip. You know that place where you rest your beer when reaching for the channel changer. Casting a femur is pretty pointless because of its close proximity to the hip. As a result my doctor gave me a healthy prescription of Darvocet and told me to stay in bed for four to six weeks.
Staying in bed for four weeks means eating, sleeping, and pooping in the same place. Yep that's right, I said pooping. In order to heal my broken leg, I had to use a bedpan for several weeks.
Now, I have never had to use a bedpan before. In the past when injuring myself I have always figured out a way to get to the toilet. But, this time around I didn't have a choice, if my leg was going to heal I was going to have to learn how to poop in my bed.
If you have ever used a bedpan you will be able to sympathize with my plight. I could go on in great graphic detail about why using a bed pan is just wrong. Instead, I want to talk about the mental process I went through to poop in my bed.
Poop Journal:
Day 1: Is this thing turned the right way? Why is it so damn cold? I can't do this while looking at my pillow. [throws pillow on the floor] This is not at all like a toilet! Screw this I will hold it, and try again tomorrow!
Day 2: This is definitely still not a toilet! Why is this thing still cold?? Oh man, I shouldn't have eaten that second hot dog last night. Ok, try to relax, take some deep breathes and close your eyes. I can do this…. Oh crap! I can't do this! This is insane! I can't crap in my own bed!!
Day 3: What the hell have I gotten myself into! THIS IS NOT A TOILET! THIS IS NOT A TOILET! I WANT MORE DARVOCET!
Ok, so to save you the further insanity that is my mental process, I will stop here and say that finally on day 4 I found success and used the bedpan. I am not really sure how I was able to finally do it, (I subconsciously erased it from my memory) but I am pretty sure it entailed deep breathing and some type of booze.
Using the bedpan required an extreme shift in psychology. It forced me to do something uncomfortable and reject a fundamental daily habit that I had cultivated over my entire life. But, doing so has made me a slightly more rounded human being, and better prepared to adapt to future changes out of my control.
Its Time you Took A Poop In Your Bed Social Media
For many companies, using social media for the first time is a lot like using a bedpan. Its scary, in many ways it goes against what has been considered the fundamentals of corporate communication. But, like the bedpan, social media may be vital to your company's future health.
Since 1440, when Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press, information has flowed to the masses on a one way street. Everything from print media to broadcast technology has thrived on the ability to push ideas and information to their audiences with out the reprisal of incoming ideas. This model of information distribution has worked great for those that have wanted to control the dialogue and mold public perception. Many of the large traditional marketing and PR agencies have mastered this medium and are now starting to find discomfort in new media models that use distributed channels with information that flows from all directions. To these agencies and corporations, they are trying out the bedpan for the first time and have no idea what they are doing.
One of the biggest reasons they are lost is because they are starting to realize that in social media, no one person has complete control over the dialogue. Sure they can hire folks like Lisa to steer the dialogue in the right direction. But, ultimately social forces can make or break a company's success. Letting go of control is a complete shift in psychology. It undermines their notion of communication, one that is linear and defined by hegemonic power structures. Social media on the other hand is defined by decentralized communication, egalitarian power structures, and reciprocal communication. In essence social media is an extreme paradigm shift from old school media.
Social media runs contrary to almost every aspect of traditional media. Because of that old school media types are feeling nervous, scared and unsure about how to approach things. To put it simply they are sitting on the bedpan for the first time and have no idea what to do. But the truth is social media isn't going away. Sure it might change its name. People might go back to calling it "the Internet" again, but at the end of the day the landscape of information exchange has forever changed.
So, if you are an old media type that is reading this and wondering how best should you use this social media bedpan. Here's the best advice I can give:
- Do your research. Surprisingly there is tons of information and case studies about what works and what doesn't. Read up on everything and make notes of things that you think will work for your corporation.
- When in doubt, call in an expert! There's nothing wrong with asking for a little help. When it comes to social media, there seems to be an expert around every corner! Be wary, most of these hooligans aren't the best pick. But there are some extremely talented folks in this small emerging industry that understand both the technical and marketing sides to social media.
- Stop worrying and start doing. While some might disagree with me on this point. I believe that the absolute worst thing that any company can do with social media is ignore it. Ignoring social media is like ignoring the bedpan you can pretend that its not there, but doing so can cause a big mess later! Even if you aren't publicly using social media, developing social media monitoring strategies and establishing a presences can drastically help when issues arise.
So, there you have it! If you are still staring at the bedpan of social media avoiding the inevitable, its time you grit your teeth and get your business done! Otherwise, you might suffer later, or worse make a nasty mess!
Keeping it real: Pooping is a fun topic to write silly blog posts about, but for most folks its no laughing matter. But, don't worry there are ways that we can change that.
25 thoughts on "You Need To Learn How To Poop In Your Bed"
Can I add No.4? If you aren't the Social type in real life, and don't actually know how to respond to people without sounding like you are reading from a teleprompter while suffering from constipation (like how I kept to the post theme?), find someone in your business with at least a shred of personality and easy bowel movements.
Nice one Joe. I agree with you that fear and loathing of the unknown is stopping relatively intelligent people from succeeding using social media. I'm beginning to address the same issues in my blog – specifically to older ad creatives like myself. Good point too on finding everything you need to learn right there in the googles.
A wonderfully written post showing how a forced "disruptive" event can be the catalyst for positive change.
Wonderful. We're often put in positions where we can't think we can do something but have to instead think about what we can do to get ourselves mentally prepared for something. We don't always think that we can get through something, but we do. It's also a great thought on the power of our own brains, to both propel us forward and hold us back.
This is both a vile & endearing post. It sort of makes me wish that poop was more widely embraced as a source of inspiration. We were born with the natural instinct to get that business done. It's humbling to think that no matter who you are, from what corner of the globe, and whatever level of fame or reclusiveness, you gotta poop. We ALL must commit to the expulsion of disgusting waste from our body. It's liberating and humanizing!
Good work, Joe. This post is the shit.
Some things are better left unsaid. I envision a world where we don't have to talk openly and freely about unpleasant things. That being said, I appreciate the attention grabbing, good marketing, affect of your subject.
You got my attention! Love the analogy. And yes, you can't avoid it, it's here to stay. If you don't get involved with social media now you risk the loss of opportunity. How much is that worth to you?
I definitely agree with that Joe! I'm not one of the companies using social media but then every business that you will open is really scary and makes you worried if your business will work or you will earn a lot to that.. But it's you that will make it work if you will work hard and do your very best.. Nice blog Joe!
Honestly I got curious with the title that's why I ended up reading everything! Thanks for sharing.
This title grabbed my attention ! hahah It is great. All of it, from the title to the post, and everything in between. Thanks for a great read, i'll be back!


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T-GGD-98-184: Published: Sep 23, 1998. Publicly Released: Sep 23, 1998.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO discussed the Small Business Administration (SBA) 7(a) guaranteed loans secondary market, focusing on the: (1) benefits generally provided by secondary loan markets; (2) characteristics of the secondary market for federal government guaranteed mortgage loans; and (3) characteristics of the guaranteed 7(a) secondary market in relation to those of the Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae) mortgage-backed securities (MBS) secondary market.
GAO noted that: (1) the 7(a) loan program, SBA's largest lending program, is intended to serve small business borrowers who cannot otherwise obtain financing under suitable terms and conditions from the private sector; (2) secondary loan markets link borrowers and lenders in local markets to national capital markets, thus reducing dependence on local funds availability; (3) the secondary market in residential mortgages is recognized for creating this link; (4) this secondary market has reduced regional imbalances in the availability of loanable funds; (5) other benefits, which include tapping additional sources of funds, have also helped to lower interest rates paid by borrowers; (6) in addition, this secondary market allows interest rate risk inherent in holding fixed-rate loans to become diversified among investors that might be better able to hedge against such risks than loan originators; (7) in contrast to Ginnie Mae guaranteed MBS that are backed by cash flows from whole loans, 7(a) loans are divided into separate guaranteed and unguaranteed portions for secondary market sales; (8) preliminary results indicate that the guaranteed 7(a) secondary market has also linked borrowers and lenders in local markets to national capital markets, and thus generated some of the benefits generally created by other secondary markets; (9) however, the guaranteed 7(a) secondary market has characteristics that limit its size in relation to the primary 7(a) market; (10) in particular, most 7(a) loans are variable-rate loans with almost no interest rate risk, which reduces incentives for some lenders to use the secondary market; (11) in addition, 7(a) secondary market investors, relative to MBS investors, have less information to accurately estimate their exposure to risks associated with borrowers paying off their loans before they are due (prepayment risks), which may limit whether or how much they are willing to participate; (12) secondary market volume for both the guaranteed portions of 7(a) loans and federally insured residential mortgage loans is a market outcome that depends on the relative benefits provided by the respective secondary markets compared to other methods of finance; and (13) for the most part, SBA has few if any means to change factors that, through market forces, limit the relative size of the secondary market.
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BOOK REVIEW: "When China Rules the World, the end of the western world and the birth of a new global order (second edition)" by Martin Jacques (2012)
Martin Jacques, who holds academic posts at the London School of Economics and Tsinghua Universtiy in Beijing, as well as being a former journalist and founder of the left leaning Demos think-tank has produced a fascinating book about how the world's political and economic power has been shifting in the early twenty-first century and what is likely to happen next.
Jacques finishes his book with an unexpected flourish (which I am just about to ruin for you) in which he makes a good case for China's predicted world dominance to become a reality sooner rather than later. Through much of the book he refers to a Goldman Sachs prediction that China's economy will overtake the United States (US) in 2025. The reader is left to assume that this is the date on which the new world order will be finalised. However, in this final section he points to the rapid implosion of all things American, suggesting that the impact of the 2007/2008 financial crisis on the US (and the Europe Union), together with US foreign policy which has had a myopic focus on the middle-east for the last decade, has left the field wide open for China. He names 2008 as the year that marked the end, or at least the beginning of the end, of a period of US world dominance that has lasted since 1945 and has been unchallenged since the collapse of the Soviet Block in 1989-1991.
China has one of the fastest growing economies in the world. Its rapid industrial progress, growing military strength, large population and steadily increasing international influence, are all clear signs that China will have a secure place among the super powers in the near future.
The question, raised in a book by journalist Martin Jacques, is not if China will rule the world, but simply when?
In the interview below, Jacques argues that in the twenty-first century, China will challenge our perception of what it is to be modern, and the West will be forced to learn from growing eastern powers.
When China Rules the World, by columnist and international relations expert Martin Jacques, was published in hardback in 2009 and has been selling like hot little pastries ever since. A new and expanded paperback edition, released by Penguin in 2012, is to be found in bookstores across the U.K. Not since Jung Chang and Jon Halliday's Mao: The Unknown Story has a volume from the East Asian section of the U.K.'s literary emporiums, usually discreetly located near the fire exit or adjacent to the restrooms, generated enough attention to claim a spot on the bestsellers' table.
In the preface to his second edition, Jacques expresses surprise and bewilderment at the popular reception of a work that was, no doubt, initially targeted at globetrotting academics on the international relations circuit. But clues to its popular appeal can be found even in the title, which boldly tolls the death bell of Western supremacy and signals the beginning of a new age of Chinese global dominance.
The title is not just a sensationalist label added to disguise the contents of yet another monotonous account of China's economic recovery since the opening up and reforms of 1978. Jacques's book really does do what it says on the tin, driving home how, in the years to come, China will reign supreme not only in terms of economic influence and military might, but also in the exportation of cultural and moral values. Is your child learning Mandarin? Jacques, needless to say, has already subjected his son to the tyranny of Chinese cramming school. We are advised to do the same.
Updated for the paperback edition, When China Rules the World by Martin Jacques is beautifully written and incredibly challenging for most readers whose politics remain unaffected by the irresistible rise of China as a global power. If half of what Jacques claims for the significance of China to the 21st Century is proved to be correct then a fundamental rethink will be needed. This book provides the basis for such a process, an absolutely essential read.
- Mark Perryman is the co-founder of the self-styled 'sporting outfitters of intellectual distinction', aka Philosophy Football
Living with China: Review 'On China' by Henry Kissinger and 'When China Rules the World,' by Martin Jacques
It is impossible to do justice to and analyze in depth both these lengthy books, each of well over 500 pages, within the limited space provided here. Three main topics common to both books therefore form the focus of this review: differences in strategic thinking between China and the West; cultural differences; and predictions and proposals posed the by authors on the future of China's position in the world and relations with the West.
Both Jacques's and Kissinger's books are excellent in their own way, and even readers without much prior knowledge of China will have no problem following them. Missing points are there, but when dealing with a country of such size and history, obviously many things will have to pass unmentioned. A reader might wonder why, for example, Kissinger says little about Chinese sovereign wealth fund investments in the US or cyber security, and why Jacques seems to be almost inviting and applauding the demise of the West and the rise of multiple modernities. Further, the reader reading both books consecutively will not be able to sideline a not-so-explicit message: At times it seems that neither Jacques nor Kissinger are totally certain, if it is indeed possible to be so, of the internal cohesion and the stability of China. How will, for example, China deal with Muslim-populated Xinjiang province? And what about social cohesion in the event class differences and differences between the urban and rural populations in Chinese society turn out to be too big a problem to deal with? These and other questions will have to answered by other books, but these volumes from Jacques and Kissinger are excellent places to start inquiring about the great country and a society that is China.
When China Rules The World: The End Of The Western World And The Birth Of A New Global Order
Author: Martin Jacques
Publisher: Penguin, 848 pages
SKEWED as they may be, reactionary Orientalist perspectives of East Asian realities remain the norm in Western punditry and news reports. The problem has become prevalent in both conservative and liberal circles.
The problem for the West itself is that such a persistent misperception of modern China may undermine Western interests further. Martin Jacques' When China Rules The World: The End Of The Western World And The Birth Of A New Global Order is intended largely as a corrective, looking at the historic phenomenon of China's grand return to the global stage in China's own terms.
Henry Kissinger, On China. New York: Penguin Press, 2011, pp. 608, ISBN 978 1 5942 0271 1.
Martin Jacques, When China Rules the World: The Rise of the Middle Kingdom and the End of the Western World. London: Allen Lane, 2009, pp. 576, ISBN 978 0 7139 9254 0.
The two books by Henry Kissinger and Martin Jacques remind me of European writings on China during the seventeenth and the eighteenth centuries. Whether reported by commercial or military officials operating off the coasts of China or by Jesuits working in the Qing court, they focused on the wealth and power of that empire. Some outlined ways of managing a relationship that would profit their masters back in Europe; others were impressed by how the Chinese governed their peoples and sought to understand the values which made that state so strong.
For the next 200 years, the story was largely different. From respect and some degree of awe, attitudes shifted to increasing contempt for a system that was decaying. Writings described the people as poor and divided, confused by the empires and ideologies that competed for attention, and chastened by knowing that their civilisation was inferior to one based on science and industrial capitalism. There was also pity for an industrious people who had been let down by incompetent leaders. Even the Chinese themselves began to believe that their civilisation was doomed and only violent revolution could save their country.
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Martin Jacques has only a few doubts that the Middle Kingdom will soon be the centre of the world. The title of his book is provocative. What this British journalist actually predicts is a "new kind of world system in which China is the main player — but not to the exclusion of the rest of the world." What is more important to him is the need for the world, especially the West, to get a grip of what the return of China to a position of global preeminence will mean. Superpower China will not be a West that happens to speak funny.
When China Rules the World considers how China has become a challenge to the West and is reshaping the global economy, but may not replace the US if it cannot make further cultural and institutional breakthrough.Ting Xu recommends this book to anyone interested in not only China and its future, but also the future of the West and the global world.
Martin Jacques is a highly distinguished British scholar, writer and columnist. When China Rules the World, first published in 2009, is among his most important publications. Since then the book has been translated into eleven languages, and sold nearly a quarter of a million copies worldwide. The book's focus on Asian modernity and the rise of China as a global power is of course highly relevant for contemporary concerns and interests in globalisation, as well as its implications for evaluating an evolution from the economic and geopolitical 'great divergence' to the recent rapid 'convergence' between China and the West. Jacques argues that the rise of China has not followed the Western model of a transition to modernity and will challenge the global dominance of the Western nation-state. China, as a 'civilisation-state', will soon rule the world. Its impact will be not only economic but also cultural, leading to a global future of 'contested modernity'.


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I look for recipes that are deceptively easy. These fancy-but-quick crab and cucumber appetizers are heavenly, and the stand-out colors light up any gathering or holiday table, no matter the season. —Nancy Czarnick, Desert Hills, Arizona
48 Servings
Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
3 medium cucumbers
2/3 cup reduced-fat cream cheese
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 package (8 ounces) imitation crabmeat, chopped
1/3 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
2 green onions, sliced
Peel strips from cucumbers to create striped edges; cut each cucumber
into 16 slices, about 1/4-in. thick. Pat dry with paper towels; set
In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, lemon juice and pepper sauce
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TORONTO - Canadian hockey fans have their sights set firmly on a golden finish.
Just moments after the men's hockey team eliminated their American adversaries on Friday, many spectators were laying out their plans to take in Canada's final game against Sweden this weekend.
Sunday's early-morning showdown will be Canada's chance to win a second consecutive Olympic gold medal for men's hockey after beating the U.S. in Vancouver in 2010.
"Go Canada Go! Go for the gold, it's ours," exclaimed Raquel Siuchock, who vowed to don her Team Canada jersey and take in the final with friends. "We're the best. I expect a win."
The 37-year-old was one of many fans who had paused in the middle of their work day to gather around public televisions to watch the hockey semifinal with a crowd of strangers who seemed to become friends.
At one downtown office tower in Toronto, a crowd dotted with red and white jerseys crammed around two large screens to count down the final seconds in the third period as Canada beat the U.S. 1-0 in Sochi.
"It's amazing to watch Canada play, especially in the Olympics," said Jordan Evely, who sported a sequined hat emblazoned with the Canadian flag.
"Just coming together with people with the same interests as a country, it just makes it so much more exciting. Everybody is just cheering, everyone's feeling the moment with you, whether it's good or bad, it's just awesome."
The mood was just as boisterous at the Canadian Embassy in Washington, which hosted a hockey watching party which featured ambassador Gary Doer among the revellers as American guests offered polite congratulations.
"You're all invited back to the embassy for breakfast and a gold medal," Doer said to those gathered.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper — who had a beer bet going with the U.S. president — was also quick to celebrate the victory on Twitter.
"Like I said, #teamusa is good but #wearewinter. @BarackObama, I look forward to my two cases of beer."
Friday's game arguably wasn't quite as stressful to watch as the women's hockey final a day earlier, when Canada managed to squeeze out a dramatic gold medal win against the U.S.
Jamie Benn scored the only goal for the men's team Friday on a pass from Jay Bouwmeester.
Nonetheless, those watching in groups collectively cringed and leaned forward in anticipation every time the puck slid near either side's goal.
"I had to see Canada win, " said Paul Ingolbsby, who added that he enjoyed the camaraderie of taking in a game with a crowd. "That's probably the best part of it, it's like being on the team."
In Halifax, dozens of people spilled over balconies and packed tables at a downtown sports bar as they focused on a giant wall of television screens. Applause and cheers rippled across the room as the final buzzer signalled the team's ascension to the final.
Halifax resident Ed Power said there isn't a doubt in his mind that Canada will take home gold on Sunday.
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"We held the 1-nothing win," he said. "We worked hard all the way through, beat the U.S., now on to Sweden to take it home."
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agreed, bell has made some nice plays too
What a great pickup. He made some impact plays today, and some big hits. The hit on Fred Jackson was clean BTW, right on the thigh. Too bad that meant Spiller got more carries the rest of the game though!
Looking forward to him drilling some QB's on blitzes in the coming games.
Last good safety we had was???? Well, it's been a while.
agreed, bell has made some nice plays too
Landry. Levels.
Road grader...
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LL Beast. Sounds like really tough pants.
Really though , dudes a monster.
His new nickname "Bane"
He was raging today!
Yeah, good game. Hope he stays healthy. We need a safety like him.
He needs to stay healthy
Great fing game tho
played like a pro bowler today. Was a little late reacting on 1 or 2 plays but that will take care of itself soon. Its his first real game in the system and he said this was very different from the Wash system. He plays at full speed like Polamalu and he's a playmaker which is something we haven't had in a while. Its not that he's a good safety its that he's always around the ball. He has the speed, athletism and etc to make plays. He saved a possible HUGE run early in the game coming from the other side of the field to get spiller, took Jackson out of the game again coming from the opposite side, forced a fumble near the end of the 1st half after a completion. He makes plays and that is something we needed.
He's going to dish out big hits and some are going to be penalties. So be it.
There is no doubt that the opponents know he's back there just waiting for an opportunity to break them in half.
Is that even capable of pulling up? Every hit this guy throws has total hate wrapped up in it.
Obviously, the training staff needs to figure out a way to keep him healthy. He'll be instrumental in getting the Jets into the playoffs if we can keep him healthy. He's a VERY important player for us in the very near future. Remember, we go to NE before too long and I think Rex Ryan wanted Laron Landry specifically thinking about the Patsy games this season.
in terms of fear....on several plays you saw the receivers looking behind and going down early out fear of our safeties. It's a nice change from Leonard and Smith.
Getting a ride home from the game now...landry was hitting great...coverage was ok..beat badly in the open field by spiller
He had a great game. He was looking to hurt people. Better game than Smith ever had, that's for sure
I dont remember the last time we had safeties that could hit
Landry played faster than I expected, and his recovery speed especially was excellent I thought. He wasn't flawless in coverage, but his athleticism helped make up for it. Bell very solid too.
I don't remember seeing Jets secondary depth look this good in a while. Not sure if Lankster and Truant have just improved or if having competent safety play has made their jobs easier. Either way, good stuff.


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AU OUAT RP blog. I am a multiverse blog. Why? Because there are to many ships in my sea. and .
OK, well, it's not really a poem but it sounded cool so go with it. I WOULD LIKE EVERY ONE WHO GENUINELY ENJOYS OC'S TO READ THIS AND THEN REBLOG IF YOU AGREE.
Oc's (original characters) have a bad rep due to a select amount of individuals who just went coo coo for coco puffs and ruined everything for the rest of us. I have noticed that this prejudice tends to happen mostly to FEMALE oc's. Why? I have no clue. I have rped many male oc's that honestly, should not be permitted to have an account on tumblr because they're so terrible and most of all, very Mary Sue (or the make form of that) and are honestly flat out assholes. I've also noticed that males tend to pair up. Why? Again, not a clue. Does it matter much? Not really. But there aren't many lesbian couples out there. (That I've seen, I may just be in the wrong places at the wrong times) The moment a female OC shows interest in a male canon or simply tries to rp with them (romantic or simply friend, it doesn't matter) but that female OC is attacked and tormented and labeled Mary Sue. I will not name the fandom or the characters (because simply stating this will not narrow it down) I once had an OC that had a crush- not a romantic relationship with, simply a crush- on a major character who is shipped with another male character on the show. I followed many of both canon characters in the hopes of maybe finding one who would be willing to para with me- again, not romantic and I made this clear- my character was hated and labeled Mary Sue. No one would rp with her and even though many claimed she was a great character and they'd love to rp with her these people never replied to starters or asks. Could tumblr have glitched and eaten the asks? Possible. The posts? They could have gone unseen. However, I still ended up deleting the character because she wasn't getting any traffic and it was all because I expressed an interest in rping with one particular male canon who was part of a popular ship.
Could this all be isolated to one fandom or just the people I interacted with? I don't think so. Many times though through my rping here in the wonderful land of tumblr, I have encountered this problem. Someone expresses a desire to rp with a popular male canon and the oc is attacked. Now, as for the males oc's, they can do almost no wrong. I have on character, who is clearly meant to be a villain and he is loved by everyone he comes in contact with. I log on to find my ask box full of request to rp and prompts for posts.
Now to my point. My point is to have EVERYONE who thinks that OC'S DESERVE TO BE GIVEN A CHANCE BEFORE THEY ARE WRITTEN OFF PLEASE REBLOG THIS. Because there are some amazing OC's out there who just want to rp. Male, female, groups, whatever! Rping is supposed to be fun and we're just making it another popularity contest.


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I've been gone for a while. Will be starting blog again January 1st. Missed this. Can't wait to follow and be followed and get inspired by all of you. Happy and Healthy Holidays to everyone.
102 days into this journey. I started off strong but I have to be honest, it can be tough sometimes. I never miss meat. I haven't cooked meat for my family in many, many years. With 4 people to please at every meal, it is not always easy to make strict dietary change. Life happens and you get busy and until I replace old recipes with new ones, it is still a challenge (mostly with dairy). I'm happy I started this blog. It has been so helpful to find recipes and to get support from people that are following me. Let's see what happens in the next 263 days.
Wow, almost to 100 days!!! One of my favorite breakfasts is toast with peanut butter, bananas, agave and almonds (pictured below on blog). It just feels good to eat. I ordered a citrus juicer and can't wait to start making fresh orange juice. I got it off of One Kings Lane, a great resource for lots of interior decorating things but they also have lots of kitchen stuff for great prices. Again, want to mention the Tuscan Bean and Kale soup. I've had a cold and it was great to reheat and full of vitamins.
Tried new recipe for Tuscan Bean and Kale Soup. It was really delicious especially after it sat for a bit and the flavors blended together. I'll be making this a lot. On my recipe.
It's been so chilly that soup has just sounded good for breakfast. Been eating lots of cuties, love them. Trying new recipes, especially looking for things to make in my new blender. I need to find things that I can make ahead of time and reheat and are quick. Week days are busy and I want to make sure I'm feeding my family good healthy vegan meals. Working on changing old recipes by replacing with vegan alternatives. We love Parfait's and I was so happy to find the coconut based yogurt. Really good.
Helpful hints for Day 94:
Decided to start a food log to help see what is working and what isn't. Writing down everything I eat in a day. I made guacamole yesterday which we love in my household. It's so easy to make and very healthy. Also, I'm trying a new vegan tortilla soup recipe that I'm making in my Vitamix blender. Will let you know how it is.
Here are days 80-03 helpful hints:
One of the reasons I started this blog was to concentrate on eating better for my body, living a healthier and more kind lifestyle, and being a good wife and mother. As you get older you see more and more of the people you love age and sometimes it's just not pretty. If a person has not taken care of themselves, physically, emotionally and spiritually the end can be very sad and full of pain and regret. I want to age gracefully and live my life to the fullest. I don't want to fear aging but embrace everyday and every age. Taking care of my body allows me to live a much fuller life. I believe eating a vegan diet (or as close to it as possible) is the best possible thing to keep your body and mind as strong as possible.
Totally unrelated to my vegan tumblr, but I just wanted to let my followers who might also love fashion know about this tumblr. It always has great fashion pics.
Here are the helpful hints for Day 79:
Very excited that I got a Vitamix blender for Christmas. My husband saw I was struggling and wanted to be supportive and knew how much I wanted this blender. I really enjoy my smoothies every morning but I had blown out my other blender making them. I knew I needed a more high powered blender and was thrilled to get it for Christmas. I made my first smoothie with it this morning and what a difference it made! It only took a minute and the smoothie was so much better. It really got the dates and frozen strawberries to blend together so I didn't have any yucky chunks. The recipe for the strawberry smoothie is on my recipe page. It's really good.
Feels good to be back on track!
I'm not happy to have to post this but I want to be very honest about this journey of health. I love eating a vegan diet, although the change can be difficult at times. The hardest part for me is giving up dairy. Eating vegetarian is easy, but giving up dairy for me means learning a lot of new recipes to feed, not just myself, but my whole family. What I didn't see tripping this journey up was stress and how I deal with it. Like most people I have a busy lifestyle and it can be stressful. I was not yet in a place where eating vegan was natural and I didn't have to think too much about it. I still hove to really think out my day and how I was going to feed myself and my family. So I'm fessing up, when life got busy and stressful I reverted back to some bad eating habits. I was so disappointed because I really felt I had turned a corner and would not have a problem sticking to it. I started this blog to not only help myself but hopefully to help others who were thinking about this. I wanted to share that big changes can take time and that you shouldn't give up if you mess up. So here it is, I'm almost 80 days into this year long journey and it hasn't always gone as smooth as I would have liked, but I'm not giving up. I really do love eating vegan and want to see the benefits to my health. For this next part of the journey I will have to be more aware of stress and learn other ways of dealing with it. I need to put my commitment to this first, and not forget that commitment, no matter what.
So I've come clean and now I'm recommitting. To anyone, on any journey to better themselves, keep it up. A journey is just that…a journey. Ups and downs are expected, but it's not going to throw me off.
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wish i could come paint your cabinets so you could keep working on the cookbook! :)

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Okay guys, I'm so excited that I had to pop in for a minute just to share a couple of things with you. You've heard me talk before about eMeals and how much I love it – like, seriously, truly love it. Especially now that we're at karate 4 nights a week and are adding t-ball to the mix next week. Can you say stressed out mom?
That's why I'm so excited about eMeals new slow cooker meal plans! I'm pretty much in love with my crock pot, so having someone else put together a meal plan and a shopping list for slow cooker meals is kind of like winning the lottery. And you know what I think is the coolest thing about this plan? Each Slow Cooker Meal Plan include five slow cooker recipes per week, plus two quick, easy, and inventive meals built on leftovers.
My family is actually using this plan now, and it's completely awesome. I don't have to come up with dinner ideas during our busy weeknights, and our meals are pretty much ready and waiting for us in the evening, with very little prep work required by me.
Want an idea of some of the stuff we're eating? You can click here for a sample menu. If you think your family would love the Slow Cooker Plan, use the code SLOW for 15% off!
Okay, want to know the best thing about eMeals? They just launched their new eMeals iPhone app (Android users, your version is coming soon!).
This new mobile app is free with your subscription and allows you to view your meal plan and weekly shopping list whenever and wherever you need it. Plus, it organizes your shopping list. You can view your grocery items in a section by section shopping list. Simply mark purchased items as you drop them in your grocery shopping cart.
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On the evening of October 7, 2014, the American Academy in Berlin awarded the 2014 Henry A. Kissinger Prize to James A. Baker, III, the United States Secretary of State from 1989-1992 and US Secretary of the Treasury from 1985-1988. The award is given in recognition of Secretary Baker's outstanding contributions towards German reunification and the peaceful resolution of the Cold War,...read more >>
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German president Joachim Gauck received the American Academy in Berlin at Schloß Bellevue on the afternoon of October 7 for a reception in honor of the Academy's twentieth anniversary. "There are many transatlantic connections," President Gauck said. "However, in this transatlantic net of relations there is one organization, here in Berlin, which plays an especially important...read more >>
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The Zero Marginal Cost Society
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Chapter IV: Biofouling And Corrosion Study
Sedimentation and Condition of Horizontal Surfaces
Fifty-five locations on horizontal surfaces of the ship were marked for examination of sediment type and depth (Figure 4.7). Because most of the ship's superstructure had been removed in the salvage operations, most of the study stations had to be situated over main deck surfaces, primarily of teak wood. Station depths ranged from 5 to 18 feet.
Horizontal stations were marked with 2-1/2-inch squares of 1/8-inch plexiglass on which station numbers had been engraved using a hot soldering iron tip. Each plexiglass number tag was glued onto the top of a 6-inch-long piece of 1-inch-diameter PVC pipe, and the opposite end of the pipe was secured to the flat side of a square 3-pound lead diver's weight with a plastic electrical tie. The number tags were painted with antifouling paint to ensure readability of the station numbers for two to three years. The markers were placed on sediment surfaces with tags facing upward. At some stations where sediments consisted of deep mud, 1-foot squares of plexiglass were placed under the lead weights to keep them from sinking into the mud.
After horizontal stations were marked, a pair of divers visited those stations and observed sediment character and underlying deck conditions. To determine sediment thickness, a 3-foot-long, 3/8-inch-diameter steel rod was pushed into the sediment until hard substrate was encountered. The size, spectrum and type of sediment particles present were noted, and observations were recorded on the type and abundance of biota present, such as mat-forming tube worms and sponges. Where sediment thicknesses were less than about 1 foot, holes were dug to expose small patches of underlying deck. Composition of the exposed deck areas was determined visually, and the corrosion or decomposition state of that material was noted. Holes were filled in when observations were completed.
Close-up photographs (color slides taken with 3:1 lens) were taken of typical sediment surfaces on horizontal surfaces. Copies of those slides are on file with NPS Arizona Memorial.
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This has now changed hands - it is as good as ever - highly recommended
I visted with my family on holiday recently
Rinky Tinks has not changed hands, it has closed down. The place you visited is a completely different business, it is not Rinky Tinks. We are waiting for Trip Advisor to remove Rinky Tinks from it's site.
Returned to 'Rinky Tinks' after a memorable visit last November. No idea what the new place is called - there was no name anywhere. It was the same place, same seafront, same sunshine...shame about the drinks. I had a very mediocre milkshake that didn't compare with Rinky Tinks wonderful cream-topped, chocolate decorated concoction. It cost £3 and was just like...
Rinky Tinks was a GREAT place, better than the snobby places nearby, good coffee, great cakes and massive ice creams.
The new offering isnt as good as Ronky Tinks was..
This place was great but it's now gone because a greedy council wouldn't sort out a way the owner could pay the rent on the place. Unfortunately the only people who can afford Lyme Regis rents are the chains which is why Costa and WH Smith and Boots have all moved in and small businesses are closing. Shame.
Really nice ice cream served right on the beach, so just a short walk.
Very friendly staff, and plenty of choice of flavours.
We went to Rinky Tinks after reading the reviews here. We were staying in Lyme Regis for a week during stormy February and it was my husbands birthday. We were out walking along the front and stopped for an ice cream. It was delicious and such a big choice of flavours. The lady who runs it was really friendly and...
What a great little find this place was. Hubby and I had coffee here twice on our recent break to Lyme Regis. Coffee's are brilliant, beautifully served, great staff, very reasonable prices and in a lovely location.
We visited Rinky Tinks after reading the reviews on tripadvisor. It is well worth searching out as it you carry on the "high road" of the promenade you could easily walk past it! We went on a unusually warm day in early January, and the outside seating was perfect for digging into our delicious ice cream sundaes. I felt the...
Having been regular visitors to Rinky Tinks for a few years now it was an easy choice to make when looking to find someone to provide us with desserts for our wedding party. Not only are their sundaes absolutely delicious, they are prepared by the most agreeable and happy team you're ever likely to meet! Lucinda and her team were...
you can't stop kids and icecream - two large Sundaes for the kids accompanied by a flash of sunshine - enough calories for the RDA but very enjoyable! Great menu selection of indulgent treats.
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Street Harassment: Is a Man Running Over a 14-Year Old Girl for Refusing Sex Serious Enough? | Soraya Chemaly
FUCK YOU if you think that street harassment is a "compliment" or "no big deal" or that it's "irrational" of us to be afraid because "what's actually gonna happen." Fuck you, fuck you, fuck you some more.
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Greenest Government Ever?There have been doubts as to whether this government is truly committed to "being the greenest Government ever" as they have often claimed. A recent article by the Guardian cites a poll that only 2% believe this claim. The Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, who will deliver the budget this Wednesday, has had some anti-environmental rhetoric over the past year, stating "we're going to cut our carbon emissions no slower but also no faster than our fellow countries in Europe".
Some important policies that the government have introduced include Electricity Market Reform (for more information see: Electricity Market Reform) the Green Deal, and plans for the Green Investment Bank. The Green deal aims to improve the energy efficiency of buildings in the UK, but it has come under some criticism, for example by George Monbiot, for its regressive implications, and by the Committee on Climate Change [PDF 209.51KB], who argue that it will not affect enough homes. The Green Investment Bank has great opportunity to give funding for private sector projects to help the UK progress to a green economy, but has yet to start making investments, which are expected to begin in April.
Last Year's Budget
Last year's budget reiterated the fact that the government planned to be the greenest ever, and promoted a simple framework to meet environmental and economic goals. It stated that the Government would increase the proportion of environmental taxes, and to make the tax system simpler. One of the goals was to price carbon, and consult on whether a carbon price floor should be introduced. Changes were also made to the fuel duty and the climate change levy.
Budget 2012
The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS), an economic think tank, produce a document outlining the issues that the chancellor will have to deal with when designing the budget. This year they noted that the country could improve the environmental tax system to improve output and encourage lower emissions. One example given is to tax congestion, which has the costs of emissions but also the economic cost from time wasted in traffic and has been predicted to bring annual benefits of 1% of national income by 2025.
IFS have also highlighted that the UK could have a more effective emissions taxation policy that charges the same amount for carbon independent of the source. At the moment carbon emissions are charged very differently, with gas generated electricity for business at almost £40 per tonne compared to around £28 for domestic usage. This is partly due to the multiple environmental initiatives overlapping, such as the Renewables Obligation, the Climate Change Levy and the EU Emissions Trading Scheme.
A letter from 101 MPs, investors, scientists and other public figures, asked for a clearer plan for the future of the low carbon economy and for renewables such as solar, wind and biogas. Richard Branson, one of the signatories has said that the budget provides an opportunity to tackle climate change. There have been other letters from companies such as Shell, Tesco and Unilever and also M&S Microsoft and PepsiCo, that call for the budget to strengthen environmental policy.
Overall, it seems unlikely that this budget will bring about major changes to environmental policy, however, small changes may make a significant difference, such as increasing the fuel duty, which may be announced, or greater clarity may be given for existing policies, such as the funding from the Green Investment Bank, which could greatly help business and investors make plans for the future.


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Diamond Beach Condo Rental Photos and Description
Condo, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2.5 Baths, (Sleeps 10)
This spacious THREE-BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE is barely a BLOCK OFF THE BEACH in the prestigious DIAMOND BEACH area of Wildwood Crest and can SLEEP TEN.
Enjoy wonderful OCEAN VIEWS while relaxing on our front balcony decks, or choose the rear balcony deck that overlooks the complex's fantastic pool area. The HEATED POOL has a children's section, plenty of lounge chairs on its deck, and even a small PICNIC and PLAYGROUND area right near by.
The three-story townhouse is EXQUISITELY FURNISHED and well-equipped to make your stay simply perfect! The modern kitchen has granite counters and NEW stainless-steel appliances. The dining area is big enough for any size family with a large dining room table and chairs. There's even an area of stools set by the kitchen counter for informal meals.
The living room is off the kitchen and set up nicely with a TV and DVD PLAYER, two couches (one is A SLEEPER FOR EXTRA GUESTS), a large coffee table, and is also an ideal place for reading and playing games. It's open to the second floor, making it a spectacular space.
The second floor has two bedrooms. The master bedroom with a high ceiling has a QUEEN-SIZE BED and FULL BATH WITH ENCLOSED SHOWER AND JACUZZI. A DECK off this master bedroom has a wonderful view of the ocean. There's a full bathroom in the second floor hallway. The second bedroom has two single beds, a full-mirrored closed and access to a DECK THAT OVERLOOKS THE POOL.
The third floor loft has two bunk beds (each with a full-sized lower and a single on top) and can sleep as many as six children. You can even catch OCEAN VIEWS from the loft windows.
Other amenities include: Two covered parking spaces, outside shower, outside storage area for beach chairs and bikes, washer and dryer, living room fireplace, bedroom ceiling fans, cable TV and TV's in all three bedrooms. There's also a trolley stop at our corner that goes across Wildwood Crest and into Wildwood to the boardwalk and amusement area.
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Ernest Shackleton Loves Me
Sunday April 27, 2014 / 2:00pmErnest Shackleton Loves Me
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That is unbelievable. I'm sure he has a legal case if he wants to pursue it.I wish he would have stated if he plans to stay with AT&T despite this policy or is leaving for another provider. I can't imagine that he would stay.
This has been AT&T's policy for 'years' now.I had an old HTC TyTNII which had the old 'pay per use' data plan - in which I was able to disable the data and use it as a WiFi smartphone (back when 3G was not very well built out or stable)When iPhone and Droid phones started becoming highly sought after, AT&T basically stated that phones are either 'feature' (plain phones) or 'smart' phones, and all smartphones (they don't care where you got it from) are subject to a smartphone data plan to be used on a standard plan.The only part I hated on that - was typically if I switched phones, even temporarily, I'd be subject to 'scanning' and having a different plan applied.It now gets 'worse' - to the point that there are 'iPhone', 'iPhone 5', and just about every model/make plans.Why ? Because you effectively 'could' keep your plan for a very long time, and AT&T would like to make sure that if you have a new phone, it gets a new(er) plan and rate Verizon and Sprint never had to deal with this in the past, as all phones were driven by ESN, and 'unlocked' phones may exist, but carriers wouldn't activate them. GSM based AT&T/T-Mobile use SIM cards which allow you to swap phones. So instead, they're using the IMEI (phone identifier) to id the model/type and be obnoxious through that means.
That is unbelievable. I'm sure he has a legal case if he wants to pursue it.
»www.att.com/shop/legalterms.html···reement&6.3 What Are The Voice And Data Plan Requirements?A voice plan is required on all voice-capable Devices, unless specifically noted otherwise in the terms governing your plan.An eligible tiered pricing data plan is required for certain Devices, including iPhones and other designated Smartphones.
Aren't all contract disputes bound to ATT's arbitration courts?
If someone had a contract from before this clause existed and never upgraded or even contacted AT&T at all the only valid contract would be the one they signed. That contract may not have that clause so he may be able to actually sue them.
Only if you haven't opted out.. like I have.


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4-H Awards
4-H Community Service Awards recognize clubs for the efforts in community service work.
award given to 4-H member active in the Clothing & Textiles and Foods & Nutrition areas
awards application for scholarship benefits towards camp, registration for 2015
award increases and promotes the use of organic practices in the completion of 4-H projects
Completed application must be received in the Extension Office by August 31, 2014.
Attached are the various steps of the awards application process for 4-H youth. Each step is based on an age so make sure you have the correct form. These must be submitted with your awards applications. Completed forms are due in the extension office by September 14th.


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Deepen your knowledge of the international business environment and your understanding how organisations operate in both multicultural and world contexts. Gain a thorough awareness of management and how it is successfully applied globally. Complete this final year of an honours degree with us and you'll graduate fully prepared for a career in the world of international business.