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My client a leading educational business based in West London are seeking a Credit Controller to join their fast growing team.
Prepare monthly collections processes within prescribed guidelines. Collection of outstanding balances by email, fax and telephone. (Chasing outstanding debt make up 70% of this role)
Issue copy invoices when required by email, post or fax
Liaise with relevant country sales advisers/ managers and customer service personnel at school to effect collection of monies outstanding as required
Process and accurately receipt payments from agents/students and allocate/ reconcile accounts accordingly
Process credit card payments
Process refunds and commission payments to students/agents
Responsible for investigation and clearing of old outstanding balances
Liaise with internal and external parties to resolve queries as necessary.
Sending out of demand letters to students that haven't paid
Preparing payment plans for agents
Foster an environment of co-operation between credit control and finance management, contributing to change as needed
Foster and maintain good business relationships with agents
Identify and recommend process improvements related to own work
Goodman Masson is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Goodman Masson is an equal opportunities employer.
This job is no longer available
Goodman Masson
15 November 2012
15 December 2012
Goodman Masson
West London
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£25000 - £26500 per annum
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Goodman Masson
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Hoffman Park
[ 10/10 ]
Sites 7, 8, 9 are 50 amp with a pedestal per site. The other sites are 30 amp with shared pedestals. We have stayed at this great city park several times. It is well maintained. The sites are all back in and roomy. This is a nice college town about 50 miles from the Twin cities.
Doniphan, Nebraska
Mormon Island State Recreation Area
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The camping fee is $18. There is a $5 entry fee unless you have an annual sticker. We had a 50 amp pull through site. We have stayed here several times during the past 10 years. There is no cable TV but on the air reception was good. There is good Verizon reception.
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High Desert RV Park
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The staff were very friendly ... the site was immaculate ... the site was roomy enough that we did not have to unhook our toad. The park was quiet ... the sunrise was spectacular the morning we left. The rate reflects a Good Sam discount.
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Token Creek Park
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This park has about 40 spots with about half of them being 30 amp electric. There is a water fill and a dump station. This is "campground" so some of the sites are only appropriate for tent trailers and smaller trailers and motorhomes. There were about a dozen large motorhomes and 5th wheels here while we were here. This park is located adjacent to I-39/90/94 at the junction with US 51. This campground is at the far end of the park so there is no road noise. We had reservations so there was a large site that accommodated our rig nicely. Not all the sites are as level as our site, and the power post is far enough away on some sites that you will need an extension cord.
West Salem, Wisconsin
Veterans Memorial County Park & Campground
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This park is very laid back. There is a new shower house that is well designed and beautifully done. Several of the back in sites are along the river. Most sites have a fire ring. There is a path to the rails-to-trails bike path.
Pender, Nebraska
Blue Ox RV Park
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We have stayed here multiple times ... big drive in or back in sites (no pull throughs). You need to call ahead to make a reservation. Verizon cell phones and air card work great. There are no restrooms so only self contained units.
De Pere, Wisconsin
Brown County Fairgrounds
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The sites are grass and large. A few sites have water and electric. The power pedestal serves two sites. The showers are coin operated (we did not use them we used our shower) The website: 1) Shows the dates the campground is not available when the county fair or other special events are being held. 2) point to a brochure about the campground. 3) gives the driving directions for getting to the campground. There are no reservations. Strictly first come first serve. We camped here with a group. The campground itself was quiet, there is some train noise.
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Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve
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This is a great RV park in the metropolitan San Diego area. There is easy access to downtown and tourist attractions. The grounds and sites are well groomed by the campground hosts. The staff is very helpful. The campground is expensive but is worth it. We have been coming here for 11 years. We feel safe here. We have only stayed here at the monthly or weekly rate so I am unsure of the daily rate.
Le Mars, Iowa
LeMars Municipal Park - Willow Creek Campground
[ 5/10 ]
This is a campground in a city park. There is a fishing pond / fishing hole in the campground. We did not use the showers. All the sites are back-in. 30 amp electric and water is available between every other site. There is an on site campground host. There is a nice playground and frisbee golf course in the park. The city golf course is next door. Le Mars is the home of Blue Bunny Ice Cream Company.
Mesquite, Nevada
Oasis Resort Casino RV Park
[ 6/10 ]
We stayed here April 2009 ... I made a reservation 2 or 3 hours before we arrived ... there is phone to contact the RV office ... we negotiated a site that I liked. The sites are not large ... but we were only there overnight and it worked out fine ... we did not use the restrooms / showers Sidenote 1: It is best if you exit I-15 at exit #122 and then travel west on Mesquite Ave because there is an island that divides Mesquite Ave and you can't enter directly when eastbound ... you would need to make a U-Turn or turn around in a business Sidenote 2: The Oasis casino was closed the night we were there ... the Casablanca casino was going strong ... we had a very nice dinner in their restaurant.
Benson, Arizona
Cochise Terrace RV Resort
[ 10/10 ]
We stayed here for one night using Passport America. We had a very nice pull through site. They do have unusual rules about your sewer hose.
Yuma, Arizona
Araby Acres RV Resort (55+ Park)
[ 10/10 ]
We stay here for 2 weeks each winter. We do not know the daily rate; only the weekly rate The staff is friendly and helpful The park is well maintained and the sites are comfortably large.
Otsego, Michigan
Brookside Park
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This city park has 4 free sites. You can stay there for 3 nights. First come, first served.

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Are lesbian, gay and transgender seniors getting proper and respectful care in nursing homes, day-care centers and in their own homes? In Alameda County, the news from a ground-breaking state-funded study is mostly good, but it shows room for improvement. Dan Ashbrook of the non-profit group Lavender Seniors just finished conducting a series of care-giver trainings also funded by the government grant. He'll fill us in on current LGBT elder care issues, along with Dianna Garrett of the Center for Elders' Independence and Gilbert Carrasco of Salem Lutheran Home, two prominent East Bay senior health care providers. Eric Jansen hosts


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The Return of the King is an awesome movie. But, if you watch it again, you'll notice that there are roughly seven different times where the movie could have comfortably ended, and then another ending scene is tacked on. You can argue the value of most of these unnecessary scenes, but not the part when Frodo wakes up in the enormous bed and then everyone comes in to excitedly greet him and have lots of weird slow laughter and creepy soft light that makes everybody look like cherub figurines. It's embarrassing to watch.
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Boeing said it was working around the clock to resolve issues that have grounded the global fleet of 787 Dreamliners for over eight days, and underscored its regret about the issue.Boeing said it welcomed Thursday's briefing on the 787 investigation by the US National Transportation Safety Board and said it continued to assist the NTSB and the other government agencies investigating two recent 787 incidents."The company has formed teams consisting of hundreds of engineering and technical experts who are working around the clock with the sole focus of resolving the issue and returning the 787 fleet to flight status," said Boeing spokesman John Dern."The safety of passengers and crew members who fly aboard Boeing airplanes is our highest priority," Dern said.He said the company was not permitted to comment directly on the ongoing investigations, but said Boeing was eager to see investigators continue their work and determine the cause of these battery issues."Boeing deeply regrets the impact that recent events have had on the operating schedules of our customers and their passengers," Dern said. Source: Reuters
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Schools that had often welcomed parents and visitors with open front doors locked them Monday as several Boston-area superintendents said they planned to reconsider their safety protocols or accelerate plans to install buzzers and cameras in response to the mass shooting at a Connecticut elementary school.
In suburban communities such as Hingham, Wellesley, Natick, Winchester, Medford, and Weston, the desire to reassure anxious parents and students won out over the traditional treatment of school buildings as open community centers. Boston schools also stepped up security.
Weston schools, which until Monday had left their front doors open, locked them for most of the day. At Weston High School, the main entrance was open, but school staff members were in the lobby monitoring visitors.
"It seemed like the prudent thing to do," said Weston's superintendent, Cheryl Maloney.
Weston schools will keep the doors locked this week and continue the practice when students return to school after the holiday break, Maloney said.
In coming weeks, Weston school officials will also consult security experts, parents, and staff about what safety tools are appropriate for the community, Maloney said.
"What we want to be sure of is that we are very careful in moving forward," she said. "We want to increase security but we don't want to raise anxiety."
At Hingham's South Elementary School, all side doors remained locked as students entered the building at 8:30 a.m. Monday.
The doors will remain locked at all times, said Mary Connolly, South's principal. Visitors will also have to state their business before being buzzed into the school, she said.
In Wellesley, security varies among the different school buildings, said Superintendent David Lussier. Newer buildings have been equipped with buzzers and cameras, he said, but most of the buildings were locked Monday.
The school district has been in the middle of upgrading security at all the schools, but now those purchases will be accelerated and, Lussier said, completed by the end of this school year, in light of the Connecticut shooting.
"I think people understand that safety is job number one," he said. "That's going to mean some changes in practice."
Governor Deval Patrick has decided to leave it to local districts to deal with any issues that arise in the aftermath of the shootings, from reviewing and tightening security measures to providing counselors, said Paul Reville, the state's education secretary.
Districts are looking at such measures as installing cameras, upgrading lock systems, and equipping more staff with walkie-talkies, said JC Considine, a spokesman for the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
"We will be exploring this with public safety and other state agencies and will keep you informed," Mitchell Chester, the state commissioner of elementary and secondary education, wrote in a memo to school district leaders Monday.
Currently, some districts have metal detectors and tight security; others keep their doors open.
At Brockton's Champion High School, the city's alternative high school, the front door is typically locked, but officials are spending $16,000 to install locks on all classroom doors.
Several districts have contacted the state in recent days about grants available for additional measures.
Lexington's superintendent, Paul Ash, said schools in his district have been locking the doors 15 minutes after the start of school for the past two years, after receiving a $100,000 grant from the US Department of Education's Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools program.
But Ash said schools are not fortresses, and they are not designed to stop someone who is prepared to die. The gunman in Newtown, Conn. shot his way into the building, even though the doors were locked, according to news accounts.
"What was really heartbreaking about what we saw in Newtown is it looks like they did everything right," Ash said. "You could lock down your building, but if a person has a high-enough-powered weapon, they can blow a hole right through the glass."
The locks may not have stopped the gunman, but it may have served as an additional barrier that alerted school officials and prevented more children and teachers from being killed, said Emily Norton, a parent of two students at Horace Mann Elementary School in Newton.
Newton has a tradition of parents walking in and out of school buildings, and only after 9/11 did the district close side and back doors. On Monday, school leaders offered additional counseling and watched how children were handling the news, but none of the front doors were locked, Superintendent David Fleishman said. Continued...


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5-star luxury hotel in Auckland near Sky Tower
This luxury hotel is located in the heart of Auckland, walking distance from DFS Galleria Auckland, Sky Tower, and Queen Street Shopping District. Also nearby are University of Auckland and Auckland Town Hall.
Hotel Features
In addition to 3 restaurants, Stamford Plaza Auckland features an indoor pool. Other amenities include a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/café.
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Guestrooms have refrigerators, wireless Internet access (surcharge), and high-speed (wired) Internet access (surcharge); rooms also include air conditioning and climate control.
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In addition to an indoor pool, Stamford Plaza Auckland provides a health club, a spa tub, and a sauna. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with high-speed wired and wireless Internet access (surcharge).
Business-related amenities at this 5-star property consist of a business center and a meeting/conference room. This luxury hotel also offers tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in the lobby. Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge).
Stamford Plaza Auckland is a smoke-free property.
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Total number of rooms - 286
- Number of floors - 11
- Ballroom(s)
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
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- Coffee shop or café
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- One meeting/conference room
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- Number of restaurants - 3
- Sauna
- Smoke-free property
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Spa tub
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- Television in lobby
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- Internet
Available in all rooms: Wireless Internet access (surcharge), Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge)
Available in some public areas: Wireless Internet access - surcharge, Wired (high-speed) Internet access - surcharge
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Parking (surcharge), Valet parking (surcharge), Parking limited (surcharge)
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- CD player
- Premium bedding
- Air conditioning
- Complimentary newspaper
- Climate control
- Voice mail
- Phone
- Refrigerator
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Bathrobes
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- Hair dryer
- Makeup/shaving mirror
- Slippers
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe
- Clock radio
- Desk
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Cribs/infant beds available
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Standard TV service
- Wireless Internet access (surcharge)
- Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge)
- Dial-up Internet access (surcharge)
- TV Internet access (complimentary)
- Dining
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Grasshopper Thai - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner.
Knights On Albert - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Kabuki Teppanyaki - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Open select days
Room service is available.
- Recreation
An indoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.
Stamford Plaza Auckland Policies & Fees
- Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age is 18
- Check-out
Check-out time is 11 AM
- Payment types
Accepted at this hotel: American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, MasterCard, Visa
- Pets
Pets not allowed
- General
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Fees
- The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Breakfast fee: NZD 33 per person (approximately)
- Fee for in-room high-speed Internet (wired): NZD 30.62 (for 24 hours, rates may vary)
- Fee for wireless Internet in all public areas: NZD 30.62 (rates may vary)
- Valet parking fee: NZD 30 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Expresses deep concern with the situation in Libya, strongly condemns the recent gross and systematic human rights violations committed in Libya, including indiscriminate armed attacks against civilians, extrajudicial killings, arbitrary arrests, detention and torture of peaceful demonstrators, some of which may also amount to crimes against humanity; [and] Decides to urgently dispatch an independent, international commission of inquiry, to be appointed by the President of the Council, to investigate all alleged violations of international human rights law in Libya.
The situation in Libya has escalated over days of continued protests and violent suppression by security forces. On Wednesday, Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) [official website] Luis Moreno-Ocampo [official profile] said that the ICC cannot investigate possible crimes in Libya [JURIST report] because the country is not a party to the Rome Statute [materials]. The statement came after Pillay said earlier this week that the Libyan government's response to recent protests may amount to crimes against humanity [JURIST report]. Pillay cited the use of machine guns, snipers and military planes against protesters, calling for an independent investigation. The protests began last week following those that have occurred throughout the Middle East and North Africa [BBC backgrounder], resulting in the resignations of Tunisian president Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali and Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak [JURIST reports]. Protesters have demanded Gaddafi's resignation and government reform.
Piracy in the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean is an ongoing international concern, and several countries have started taking legal action against suspected Somali pirates. Earlier this month, seven suspected Somali pirates appeared in Malaysian court [JURIST report], charged with firearms offenses and, if convicted, could face the death penalty. Malaysia was the first Asian country to take formal legal action against suspect pirates. The suspects, who did not enter pleas, were also arrested in January after allegedly firing at Malaysian authorities while hijacking a merchant ship in the Gulf of Aden. Three of the seven suspects are only 15 years old and will not face the death penalty because of their age.
The issue of same-sex marriage continues to be hotly debated in the US. Earlier this week, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) [official website] announced that it would no longer defend the constitutionality [JURIST report] of Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) [text; JURIST news archive], which defines marriage for federal purposes as a legal union between one man and one woman, in court cases challenging the provision. Earlier this week, Hawaii Governor Neil Abercrombie signed a same-sex civil unions bill into law, while last week, the Wyoming Senate approved a bill that would prevent the state from recognizing same-sex marriages [JURIST reports] and civil unions performed in other jurisdictions. Same-sex marriage is currently legal in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Iowa, Vermont, New Hampshire and Washington DC [JURIST reports].
[L]et us be clear that today's shocking and brutal situation is the direct outcome of a callous disregard for the rights and freedom of Libyans that has marked the almost four-decade long grip on power by the current ruler. Justice for ongoing as well as past abuses must be attained in order to be meaningful for all the victims. There can be no doubt about the need for action by this Council now. The Human Rights Council and its mechanisms should step in vigorously to help end violence in Libya and hold those perpetrating the atrocities accountable. The Council should use all means available to compel the Libyan Government to respect the human rights and heed the will of its people. The victims of human rights violations and violations of international humanitarian law deserve no less.
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The validity of same-sex marriage [JURIST news archive] continues to be hotly debated in the US. The New York appeals court decision came one day after the US Department of Justice (DOJ) [official website] announced that it would no longer defend the constitutionality [JURIST report] of Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) [text; JURIST news archive], which defines marriage for federal purposes as a legal union between one man and one woman, in court cases challenging the provision. The New York State Assembly approved same-sex marriage legislation in 2009, but the bill was later defeated [JURIST reports] in the Senate. Same-sex marriage is currently legal in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Iowa, Vermont, New Hampshire and Washington, DC [JURIST reports].
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In Blagojevich's first trial, the jury deliberated for 14 days after the 11-week trial but was unable to reach a consensus on all but one of the charges. According to reports, there was a lone holdout [Chicago Tribune report] on the convictions regarding the sale of Obama's Senate seat. The female juror allegedly stated that due to the lack of a "smoking gun" she was unable to convict Blagojevich of the crimes. Last September, lawyers for Blagojevich asked the judge to throw out the sole conviction [JURIST report], stating that the government failed to meet its required burden of proof and that cross-examinations by the defense were plagued by "obstructionist" objections [Chicago Tribune report], which the court continuously sustained. In January 2009, the Illinois State Senate voted unanimously [JURIST report] to convict Blagojevich of abuse of power and remove him from office. Blagojevich and his former chief of staff John Harris were initially arrested [JURIST report] in December 2008.
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Feb 13 (Reuters) - EOG Resources Inc on Wednesday reported a quarterly loss compared with a year-ago profit, as it wrote down the value of Canadian natural gas assets.
Excluding items EOG reported a profit that topped Wall Street expectations, as it pumped a higher amount of more profitable crude oil from formations like the Bakken in south Texas.
The Houston company reported a fourth-quarter loss of $505 million, or $1.88 per share, compared with a profit of $120.7 million, or 45 cents per share, in the same period.
Excluding items like the $849 million writedown of assets, EOG reported earnings of $1.61 per share. Wall Street on average had expected $1.35 per share.
EOG also said it expects to spend $7 billion to $7.2 billion this year, below the approximately $7.6 billion it spent in 2012. EOG Chief executive Mark Papa had previously said the company would spend less on 'money losing' natural gas drilling.
In the fourth quarter, EOG's U.S. crude oil and condensate production rose 23 percent to 154,100 barrels of oil per day.
EOG also said it now sees potential recoverable reserves from its Eagle Ford properties of 2.2 billion barrels of oil equivalent, up 38 percent from a previous estimate.
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Thanks! Down to 204.8 today.
Thanks! Down to 204.8 today.
Not having had the best 10 days or so -bouncing again between 205-208, However I can now fit into a size 12 dress pant that I havent fit into since like 2009!! The regular jeans I am not ready for yet,still needing to shed some belly and a bit more calf and thigh.
Good achievement. Keep up the good work.
I find food log is good, both for keeping me honest and providing inspiration on low days.
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Thanks. I skipped the food log for those days and it really showed. Lost those 3 lbs so I am still 5 lbs from being in the 100's. However on the plus side, I fit into my size 10 pants!! I might not be losing pounds, but the inches are still coming off. Going to celebrate with a steak !! and maybe a trip out to the store.. :-)
I hit 199.8 on the 8th. I have popped back up to 202.4 since. I am really struggling to keep eating healthy and to get up and move. I have never been self motivating and my husband is making it easy to make excuses, not that it should matter. I am the one responsible for and accountable to Me. Just found out the name of my skin issue "Dermatographic urticaria". At least I know what it is right? *Sigh* I think at the heart of it, I am just self sabotaging. Lets see how it goes for the rest of today.
I am at 200.4 today which is down from the 202 point whatever that was my more recent chart topper. I found some kettlebell workouts that I am going to start soon. And some Zumba, cuz I think it will be fun. I think one of my problems is I bite off to much at one time. Example? I have a garden and I love caring for things and I enjoy animals, therefore I want a big ol' farm where I raise all my own meat and dairy and green things and then sell them too to other people who share my values of good food and happy animals. Problems with this scenario? I am a lazy gardener, I have no land for animals, I live in the suburbs, and my husband hates the idea. Also, we haven't lived here long so even if we wanted to move ( and my husband would l ike to go back to florida) there is the little problem of selling our current home. So instead of going crazy with exercise, I am going to stick with my kettlebell and Zumba workouts and not look at any other fitness workouts. My husband wants to start as well so it might get super fun.
199 Even. I worked out a little yesterday, some stretches, a couple kettlebell stretches and the how to of Zumba, it ended up spread out over a couple hours because my pumpkin is dealing with her first stomach virus ( she just turned 1) and since she is our first, i have been stressing out more then needed. I also upped my fat intake a little bit and will continue doing that.
The kid had a high fever (104.7 at peak) for a week so I have not been very consistent. The doctor thought it was a reaction to her vaccinations, now they think she might have a urinary tract infection because her urine culture came back with E. coli. I had to take her in to get a catheter urine sample. Nobody was happy. She has been fever free since last Tuesday. Oh and I am at my target hip measurement for a size 8!
My husband and I have both recommitted to this way of life, for him that means cheating a little on weekends, which makes it harder on me but still doable. I lost 2.8lbs overnight! 198 even, this is my lowest weight yet. I was worried it would take me awhile to break back into things but I guess my body has other ideas. Its nice to feel like my body and I are both in agreement over something. As long as I eat this way, it will lose weight/ inches and when I don't eat right, it reminds me aggressively Why we don't eat that way anymore.


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Japan has finally realized the threat of a future revolt and has attempted to diminish killer robot potential by mandating a set of guidelines for the next robot generation. The guidelines establish basic rules for consumer robots, with requirements like sensors that prevent robots from running into people and emergency shut-off buttons for when robots decide they've had enough of our crap. I applaud Japan for mandating these requirements, but I just don't feel they go far enough. Where are the rules about robots not shooting electricity or balls of fire? What about not giving robots the strength to hurl people into space? The guidelines are a good start, sure, but I'll still be up at night worrying about all those robots with unfeeling electric eyes and saw blades for hands.
See the guy in the picture? He calls that lovedoll his wife. Don't be that guy. According to a recent study, 9% of people would be willing to have sex with a robot. And not like, to win a bunch of money if they survive the affair, they're just straight-up willing to bang a ... / Continue →
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Because building our future killers is all the rage right now, this is a video of a quadrocopter fitted with a 3-D printed claw modeled after an eagle's so it can grab things in flight. You know, things like YOUR HEAD. Then drop you from really high up. Like my high school p... / Continue →


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PS3 launch list: 21 games, 4 accessories, and 1 average movie
Ricky Bobby manages to make Wii Sports look good
With just under a month before the long-awaited PlayStation 3 video game console releases, we finally have firm information about what will join the system on store shelves during the holiday season. Courtesy of GameSpot, here are the 21 games (likely selling for $60 each) that will be available on or soon after the PS3's November 17 release:
Additionally, Sony will make a few accessories available on day one, including a $50 HDMI cable (the PS3's HDMI-out can use any HDMI cable), the $50 SixAxis wireless controller, and a $15 device called the PS3 Memory Card Adapter that allows you to import your PS2 and PS1 game saves. Lastly, Sony announced a pack-in Blu-ray movie for the PlayStation 3--Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby. What, no NASCAR game to tie it into? Somebody dropped the ball.
One movie that may not ever be played on the PlayStation 3--or any other format for that matter--is the Halo film adaptation, which has reportedly seen its studio support blown to pieces like a hapless soldier idling by a frag grenade (from Joystiq, via Variety). When a flick based on one of gaming's biggest franchises backed by Peter Jackson--the director of the Lord of the Rings trilogy--can't get off the ground, I lose a little faith in Hollywood. Are we going to have to turn to Uwe Boll now?


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Fantasy Basketball Team Preview: 2012-13 Atlanta Hawks
by Jason on Sep.07, 2012, under Team analysis
Depth chart:
PG: | Jeff Teague | Devin Harris | |
SG: | Anthony Morrow | Lou Williams | John Jenkins |
SF: | Josh Smith | Kyle Korver | DeShawn Stevenson |
PF: | Al Horford | Ivan Johnson | Mike Scott |
C: | Zaza Pachulia | Jordan Williams | Johan Petro |
Relevant fantasy players and their projected draft round (PDR) and per-game stats:
Name: | Position: | PDR: | FG%: | FT%: | 3PTM: | Pts: | Reb: | Ast: | Stl: | Blk: | TO: |
Josh Smith | SF/PF | 2 | 44% | 65% | 0.5 | 21.0 | 9.0 | 3.7 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 2.8 |
Al Horford | C/PF | 2 | 55% | 75% | - | 15.0 | 9.5 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Jeff Teague | PG | 5 | 46% | 80% | 1.0 | 14.0 | 2.5 | 5.5 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 2.5 |
Lou Williams | PG/SG | 8 | 40% | 80% | 1.5 | 17.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 1.7 |
Devin Harris | PG | 10 | 42% | 80% | 0.8 | 8.5 | 1.5 | 3.5 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 1.5 |
Anthony Morrow | SG/SF | 11+ | 45% | 90% | 1.5 | 9.0 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 1.0 |
Fantasy Basketball Player Rankings: Top 150 for the 2012-13 NBA Season
by Jason on Aug.17, 2012, under Rankings
The Olympics are over, which means we won't be seeing stuff like this again anytime soon (maybe ever):
Yep, that's NBA champion LeBron James with a wicked bounce pass to Kevin Durant. Not only is that a sick play — it's also a smooth transition into the point of this post, because that GIF shows the top two players in the land of fantasy basketball.
The NBA offseason is in a lull, but fantasy basketball owners should never be. But if you've allowed yourself to kick back and hop out of the stream of NBA news and moves for a bit, who can blame you? So for those who have to reacquaint themselves with the league, and for those who are already up to speed, I present to you an early iteration of the top 150 fantasy basketball players for the upcoming 2012-13 NBA season. (The rankings assume nine categories and a head-to-head format.)
Here's a quick peek at the top 25 players: (continue reading…)
Jeremy Lin Leaves the Knicks, Is a Rocket Again (Roundup)
by Jason on Jul.18, 2012, under Chain gang, Free agents, Quick hits
New York City is feeLin a little less Linsane this morning, now that the NBA's Linderella story is heading to Houston. Sorry, had to get that out of my system now that this chapter of the Jeremy Lin saga is closed.
We all saw the writing on the wall well before it became official, but at 11:59 p.m. EDT last night, the New York Knicks declined to match Lin's ridiculous three-year, $25.1 million deal with the Houston Rockets, officially saving the Knicks from financial ruin in 2014-15 ridding the Knicks of its most exciting player — in exchange for nothing — and potentially setting up Rockets fans for an exciting season of Lin-Omer Asik pick-and-rolls.
I know you didn't come here to read a fantasy basketball blogger's take on the matter (not that you can't tell from the previous sentence), so here's my projection for Lin's fantasy value next season: Unless Toney Douglas somehow finds his way again, Lin will be the unquestionable starting point guard in Houston, which bodes well for his fantasy value. On a gutted team devoid of much talent, Lin should have plenty of opportunities to shoot and put up gaudy lines. However, it remains to be seen how well he'll hold up during an entire season against defenses that are now readier to stop him — the lack of help on his squad probably hurts his fantasy appeal in this regard. Expect solid points and assists from Lin, but also be wary of what's sure to be an awful lot of turnovers. Spending a sixth- or seventh-round pick on Lin sounds sensible in leagues that count turnovers; in leagues that don't count turnovers, he shouldn't fall below the fourth round.
The Internet is a treasure trove in times like these, so below are the links you need to be the man/woman of the hour at your local watercooler today: (continue reading…)
Thunder vs. Heat in the 2012 NBA Finals: A Sign of the Times (Poll)
by Jason on Jun.12, 2012, under Other
It's finally here, the way we wanted it and the way we expected it at the start of this strange NBA season: The Oklahoma City Thunder will lock horns with the Miami Heat in the 2012 NBA Finals, a matchup that features seven of the top 50 fantasy basketball players in the 2011-12 NBA season (LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Dwyane Wade, Serge Ibaka, Russell Westbrook, James Harden and Chris Bosh).
The poll that's been up on the home page of this site since the beginning of the season shows that 35 percent of you thought the Heat would win this season's championship, while 14 percent thought the Thunder would. Granted, perceptions and realities have changed since then: the Thunder look more sure-footed and ready than they did earlier in the season, while LeBron is in full-on Hulk mode.
What strikes me about the matchup, among many other facets that have already been mentioned by others, is that this is a clash of the organic and the inorganic — the natural vs. the unnatural, the honest way vs. the shortcut. (continue reading…)
Daily Fantasy Basketball Recap: 4.27.12
by Jason on Apr.27, 2012, under Quick hits
Beast of the Night: Patty Mills finishes the wild 2011-12 NBA regular season with this honor, thanks to his 34 points, five boards, 12 dimes, one steal, one block and four three-pointers. He shot 56 percent (14-25) from the floor and 100 percent (2-2) from the free-throw line, and turned the ball over four times. It'd be a huge surprise to see him here ever again, but good for him and however many of his owners last night.
Lines for Discussion:
DeMarcus Cousins: 9-19 FG (47%), 5-7 FT (71%), 23 Pts, 19 Reb, 2 Ast, 1 Stl, 1 TO; Cousins aggressively put his stamp on the 2011-12 NBA season, finishing with top 60 value
Ed Davis: 10-15 FG (67%), 4-5 FT (80%), 24 Pts, 12 Reb, 2 Ast, 1 Stl, 1 Blk, 3 TO; in nine games as a starter this season, Davis averaged 8.3 points, 9.0 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 0.9 steals and 1.6 blocks in 33.5 minutes
Enes Kanter: 4-8 FG (50%), 4-7 FT (57%), 12 Pts, 10 Reb, 1 Ast, 1 Stl, 2 Blk, 1 TO; Al Jefferson, Paul Millsap and Derrick Favors are all on Utah's payroll next season, which means Kanter's fantasy appeal will be limited to deep leagues (continue reading…)


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Walking down old familier streets Paths.... On such a beautiful day The first day of winter Clear and serene Gentle.... With a cool subtle breeze After the rains, they have all gone away White floating clouds, scattered amid the sky Blue.... With its sunshine, piercing through the trees Radiant; enchanting; like crowns of light Down Echo Avenue I stroll, once again of course Kimala, life, more.... Near the corner of Elizabeth I suddenly stop and I turn Looking back toward Pacifica Reaching.... Trying to touch, what once was mine The whistle of a train, begins to sound in the distance And in that moment; this moment, for an instant I feel the rush of love, flowing upon my heart! I turn back around And I look ahead.... And it hits me, it hits me How wonderful; how amazing Life, and all of its moments, its seasons, and its years Because of others; because of "God" How indiscribable.... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ....This Gift!
My autumn wine; white winter rose Please tell me how your garden grows? I've lost my touch, I feared as much You are fragile and it shows Can I still call upon you? With no words ever spoken to you? And would you come to me? Could you hear me in a dream? Would you "sense" me if I came close, But not in sight of you eyes? Would you tempt me if giving up hope Could cleanse me of all the lies? I survive through a disguise Designed to hide my immortal light You will never see it For I am a chameleon Crawling through the ancient garden The (other) not known as Eden For it has no name to keep it safe Until light shines on this darkened place "April showers bring May flowers" And so your flower has not yet soured You still have the power to reverse your desires My white winter rose, will you grow any higher? Prosper or wither The choice is now yours Bound or severed I've done all I could
What am i doing I'm a squirrel in the cold I should have listened to my mam And done what i was told But not me you see I wanted to go into town To look for nuts and goodies Until a strong wind blew me down I fell into a corner All white with glistening snow I hurt myself when i fell I'm now so full of woe My little eye's were closing As the cold was making me shiver Although i have a furry coat I was starting to shake and quiver I sensed a shadow approaching A hand came down to me He lifted me from the snow A saviour he will be He held me in a glove The warmth came back to me If he had not looked in the corner What would they have found of thee It's now well into spring My savior's nursed me back If i was as big as them I would pat them on the back If they could see me now As i dance and run in the tree's Where the city is just a memory I'm so happy, alive and free I read the lovely poem called " SAVING SHIVERS! (winter of '73) " by James and i just so wanted to be the squirrel, and this is his reply. http://www.thehighlanderspoems.com/poetry-soup.php
Cupped-hands blessed the first winter snow – That tasted like peppermint wind The pines and aspens share secrets, As they whispers what they know Then, they giggled like schoolchildren In the snowy playground – with the red Brick schoolhouse off in the distance Their cold faces blinked and blushed Like a basket full of wild freckled strawberries Suddenly, fresh pine cones fall to the ground; They chuckle, laugh and then roll over, Exposing their innocent souls to fresh blue sky, This all appeared in the first winter snow This, I am sure and still are
A flower grows from beneath a blanket Of fine and purest white It reaches toward the sun for warmth, For heat and for the light My love for you grows stronger still, Despite the surrounding cold My heart is yours, bartered gone For yours has it been sold Its petals shine from morning dew Its stem grows stiff and strong It stands strong through the freezing cold It stands the winter long I long for you, for your soft touch I miss the way you smile The longer that we stay apart The longer every mile The flower stretches through the snow It reaches toward the sun And now without you the color is gone The flower's petals, dun But as we talk, and as we learn The flower comes back to life The snow now melts and goes away As you take away my strife Spring is here and growth abounds As you and I are one We are together, we are in love The snow for now is done I see the future, in dreams I have Of our life, long and true I see the times where all I need Are comforting words from you I see the times when winter comes As winter tends to do But we still love, and we still live And I do still love you And so we live, with children ours And a life of much to see With love we live, to live we love Happy together are we I see the flower, older now, But still strong with fresh new leaves I see it growing, tall and strong Reaching to the eaves We are now old, as years have passed But old together are we And strong our love still today As strong as it can be
Build me a temple high…high…high up where the sun can rise Where good can shine and the evil die as a plant in winter time. Let it rise Let it die Let it shine Build it high up the moon But under the sky And let the sun shine Through the skin that dims inner light Let the light unfold the eyes And see the beauty inside of this small world that wants to shine Let the war be the plant that could die in winter time Let it rise Let peace in the world rise High…high up like a bird flying up to the sky Let it die Let hate die As a phoenix and be reborn as a flower Full of scents and beauty instead. Let it shine Let our inner light shine Let it shine through our skin and show us that we can light up the way without hate and without pain Let it rise Let it die Let it shine Let the battle field turn into a garden Let the soldiers be the flowers And the ammunition be the fertilizing soil Build me a temple high…high up the sky To symbolize world peace. Don't rush take your time until we find out that we can shine Let our soul rise Let our evil die Let our ability to find world peace shine.
Hither I stand, at crossroads, And then I gaze, at the yonder end- The vague horizon from where I began; And all that I may ever deem Is that- my days Have been a waken dream. Hither I stand, at the edge of my dream; Then I wonder, at the depth of my trance- An adventurous journey through the wondrous woods; An idyllic stroll through the vicissitudinous meadow; And from the final station as I depart, All that I can ever say, is that Perpetuation has been a rouge Of fleeting phases of my life. Suyash Saxena St. Stephen's College.
He unwittingly hovers ...blankets of subjective weather Plastering his artic tundra Bandaging white clouds together Blindly... ...withholding ill trepedation Refocused on our tantalization Frosting earth's core .... with an icy show Monstrously protecting grounds below~ Alerting those... ...napping numb spirits With his icy mantra of sickles and cold Old Man Winter's snowflakes unfold Frost bitten chills triumphantly bold A frothy iced message ...with wisdom to acquire ...conjuring those with a hidden desire Here he laughs ...taunting from within Old Man Winter is relieved again~ As our spent energies are woken He does not speak... ...but has already spoken His gift...a dormant spectacle found As winter coats ....our frosted ground More time now .....with winter so cold Kept indoors ....to ponder wonders untold~
Chirup, Chirupup is now gone away For the Cricket now sleeps in the deep woods Deep down under a bed of dry decaying leaves Awaiting the spring's warmth to call__ come Out across the now no-fence pasture Lies a giant pan of Rice Krispies cookies White on tan the dead crispt grass made so by the cold hoary frost Chilled so that it groans from the cold penetrating deep within the ground The whole earth awaits that warm sun who takes his time Slowly slipping back closer up, up, up to the Northern Hemisphere Will spring come to renew or will those deep woods remain dark and deep Inviting all eyes to see inside the open venerable vault of clearing Those dark deep woods encourage exploring To clear away all the tangled briars, dead barren ideas that need purging Open clear up those winter woods for new growth of spring New ideas on which to encourage the grow of the poetic mind Been in winter long enough in that cold barren woods Trapped in the cold lingering by the fire of hearth's contentment Now is the time to escape_be fresh new Spring _bring on the novel
Chase not what was autumn time, Its vibrant colors that had once adorned. Now fades away as the winter mourns. But to savour thoughts like a fine old wine. Across valley deep over moors and hill, The Norse wind on his steed doth roar. Through nook and cranny and frame of door, With breath of ice like steel. Ice maid for you enchant us so, As you lay your cloak of winter down. Across sleepy hamlets and the bustling towns, Vestige remnants of the year now go. © N Windle 2009


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Built in 2007, the hotel elegantly combines Kyoto style and British heritage. It offers French and Japanese restaurants, a bar/cafe, banquet facilities, business services, and complimentary wireless Internet.
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- Total number of rooms - 327
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- In-room massage available
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- Sleep Number by Select Comfort mattress
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- Dining
Escale - Elegant French restaurant with skylight, serving lunch and dinner.
Zuientei - Kyoto-style Japanese cuisine; open for lunch and dinner.
The Library - British-style bar/cafe open for tea and cocktails.
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Check-out time is 11 AM
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Accepted at this hotel: Visa, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, MasterCard
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Pets not allowed
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
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- The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Breakfast fee: JPY 2500 per person (approximately)
- Fee for high-speed Internet (wired) in public areas: JPY 100 (for 10 minutes, rates may vary)
- Self parking fee: JPY 1500 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.


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OTTAWA, Oct. 15, 2010 - The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) today applauded the Nova Scotia government for its announcement that the province's Renewable Electricity Plan will include a Feed-In Tariff (FIT) for small wind systems under 50 kW rated capacity. This new policy positions Nova Scotia as a Canadian leader in wind energy, and as the first province in Canada to adopt a specific FIT for small wind. Small wind energy systems have a rated capacity of 300 kW or less, and are used to power homes, farms, small businesses and off-grid communities.
"The small wind Feed-in Tariff will allow more Nova Scotians to take an active part in the province's renewable electricity future," said Robert Hornung, President of CanWEA. "In addition to the environmental benefits of small and community wind, this measure will provide important local economic stimulus by creating jobs in the province which is already home to a leading manufacturer of 50 kW turbines."
Nova Scotia will join several other jurisdictions around the world, primarily in the United States and United Kingdom, which have recognized the economic and environmental benefits of small wind by offering Feed-in Tariffs or rebates for small wind energy systems.
Earlier this week, CanWEA released a Small Wind Market Survey that showed the Canadian small wind market had grown by 55 per cent over the past two years. The market survey also showed that Canada is home to more than half of the world's manufacturers of small wind turbines in the 30 to 100 kW range, but that Canadian manufacturers were exporting 87 per cent of their sales. If set at the proper level, the small wind Feed-in Tariff announced today could help Nova Scotia take its place as a dominant manufacturer, much as European countries did with their own wind industries in the 1990's.
CanWEA looks forward to working with the government of Nova Scotia for the successful implementation of the renewable electricity plan and is pleased by the Province's leadership in engaging all stakeholders to ensure success in reaching the target of 25 per cent renewable electricity supply by 2025. For additional information on small wind, the report is available at the following link : http://www.canwea.ca/pdf/SmallWind/canwea-smallwindmarketsurvey-e-web.pdf
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The purpose of Reinvention has always been to drive greater degree attainment, job placement, and career advancement. We must ensure our students are prepared to move into higher education and that they have the skills for jobs in the 21st century. We believe there is no other institution better positioned to become an economic engine for the City of Chicago.
The four core goals of Reinvention have remained the same since the initiative's inception in 2010:
Reforms implemented through Reinvention have delivered major progress towards these goals. For instance, City Colleges' graduation rate has improved, more students are earning certificates and degrees each year, and more adult education students are moving into college-level courses.
Reinvention7 promises to accelerate this progress. College-based task forces launched in April 2013 are working to ensure each and every City Colleges student has a clear path through the institution and receives detailed guidance to complete their programs, maximizing their time and resources, and then move on to further college or careers.
Throughout the rest of 2013, task forces at the seven colleges will be:
Progress on Six FrontsFrom the beginning, Reinvention has focused its efforts into six areas. Here's a brief overview highlighting successes. Additional details are available through the links.
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Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:The No Asshole Rule was awarded a Quill Award as the Best Business Book of 2007.
When Robert Sutton's No Asshole Rule appeared in the Harvard Business Review, readers of this staid publication were amazed at the outpouring of support for this landmark essay. The idea was based on the notion, as adapted in hugely successful companies like Google and SAS, that employees with malicious intents or negative attitudes destroyed any sort of productive and pleasant working environment, and would hinder the entire operation's success. Now using case studies from these and many more corporations that have had unquestioned success using variations of The No Asshole Rule, Sutton's book aims to show managers that by hiring mean-spirited employees - regardless of talent - saps energy from everyone who must deal with said new hires. Such insights will come from: - Seattle law firm Perkins Coie, which instituted a no jerks allowed policy, helping them earn a spot on Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For list. - United States Supreme Court Fellow Robert Clayman, who noticed that assholes in the highest branch of government turned a blind eye to initiatives that would curb abusive and violent behavior. - Testimony from a former American Airlines manager about how former CEO Bob Crandall's abusive tough love behavior actually caused psychological harm to those he was attempting to motivate. FEATURING A NEW CHAPTER ON THE RULE AND ITS SURPRISING IMPACT In this new version of The No Asshole Rule, Bob Sutton provides an uproarious account of the world-wide reaction to his best-selling book. As he writes: I didn't plan it. I never wanted it. I didn't believe it at first. And it still make me squirm. Sutton's talking about having been branded as the asshole guy. But beyond the initial shock value of the provocative title, Sutton's epilogue goes on to detail the kind of impact this important book has had on corporate organizations and employees everywhere. His book has provided a major wake-up call to those individuals in the business world and beyond who somehow have lost sight that a little civility goes a long, long way when it comes to dealing with our fellow human beings - and leading an effective organization. This is one epilogue that is definitely worth reading. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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Op-ed by Ford School student Matt Johnson published in Detroit Free Press
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Matt Johnson wrote his op-ed, "Michigan can safely reduce prison population with planning," during his time as the Upson-Miller Fellow with the Citizens Research Council of Michigan. Matt is currently pursuing his master's in public policy at the Ford School.
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School nurses are required to follow the SCDHEC School Exclusion List. It requires employees and students with certain illness and conditions to stay home from school. The complete list can be found on the SCDHEC website.
Other duties of the school nurse are as follows:
- identify health problems that interfere with learning and assist families and schools to resolve them;
- work with students who have chronic illnesses to help them benefit from their education;
- monitor the administration of medications;
- assist with checking permanent records for complete medical records;
- conduct health-related screenings as needed; and
- provide health promotion activities as needed.
Health Room
Any student who becomes ill at school should request a pass from a teacher before reporting to the school nurse. If an extreme emergency exists, however, the student should report directly to the nurse. The nurse will contact a parent if the student needs to leave school. If parents are unavailable and the illness or injury is such that immediate care is required, the school will arrange for the student to be taken to the doctor or to a hospital for treatment. This action will not obligate the personnel of the school to assume financial responsibility for treatment. Optional student accident insurance is made available at the beginning of each year.
Under NO circumstances may an ill student remain in the restroom.
Medication at School
Prescription and over-the-counter medication CANNOT be given to students without parent permission. The school nurse, principal or his designee(s) may administer prescription medication only by parental request.
Students who must keep an inhaler or any other medication on their person for emergency purposes must receive written permission from an administrator. If a parent sends medication to school along with written instruction but not a completed School District of Pickens County Request for Medication Administration, designated school personnel may administer the medicine as directed that day. A medication permit must be completed by the parent for succeeding days when medicine is to be administered. Both forms are available at the school and on the district Web site.
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San Diego Council Restores Fire Engines, Library Hours In Budget Vote
All eight fire engines taken out of service earlier this year to save money will be back in rotation as of July 1, and libraries will continue operating under normal hours, under a budget passed today by the San Diego City Council on a 7-1 vote.
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Teens More Likely To Compromise Health, Safety
A new report shows gay, lesbian and bisexual teens are more likely to engage in risky behavior than their straight classmates. San Diego Unified was one of six urban school districts included in the survey.
Federal Agency Says California Is Weak In Nursing Home Care
A federal agency has released health quality data that show troubling statistics about nursing home care in California. The data show almost one in 10 long-term nursing home patients was physically restrained in 2008.
SD County Supervisors Choose Who Gets Community Enhancement Grants
Hundreds of San Diego non-profits are appealing to the County Board of Supervisors today, hoping to get a share of tourist tax dollars. Supervisors each have half a million dollars to hand out.
Mexico Considering Organized Crime Charges Against Former Tijuana Mayor
Former Tijuana mayor and larger-than-life business tycoon, Jorge Hank Rhon is in custody for allegedly stockpiling weapons.
Battle Over Insurance Regulation Moves To Calif. Senate
Many Californians have been slammed with repeated health insurance premium hikes. The state senate will take up a measure that would gave regulators the power to reject increases they considered to be unreasonable.
San Diego Bars Offer A $30 Taxi Ride
San Diego bars are offering a $30 cab ride, no matter where you're going. Also, Des Moines, Iowa is the place to live if you want get the most for your dollar.
City Prepares For Budget Vote
San Diego City Councilmembers Kevin Faulconer and David Alvarez will preview budget cuts, what will be spared and how the City Council will address the city's structural deficit.
SANDAG Wants Your Opinion On Regional Transportation
Starting this week, the people of San Diego get to weigh in on a wide-ranging plan to tailor the county's bus, train, trolley, bike and highway options for the next 40-years when Sandag, the San Diego Association of Governments, holds a series of public meetings on their draft 2050 Regional Transportation Plan.
Great Performances: Jackie Evancho: Dream With Me In Concert
"Jackie Evancho: Dream With Me In Concert," marks the solo concert debut of the 10-year-old girl with the extraordinary soprano voice. Already familiar to national audiences from her debut appearances on "America's Got Talent," Jackie is the youngest star in the special "Hitman Returns: David Foster And Friends" concert, performing virtuoso interpretations of Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Pie Jesu" and Puccini's "O Mio Babbino Caro." Foster will co-host the special, and serve as music director.
Five U.S. Troops Killed In Central Iraq
Five American troops were killed Monday in central Iraq, U.S. officials said the single largest loss of life for the American military in Iraq in the past two years.
Mexico Weighs Organized Crime Charges For Ex-Mayor
Mexican prosecutors say they are considering organized crime charges against a Tijuana gambling magnate who is accused of keeping 88 guns in his house. The Attorney General's Office says it will hold former Tijuana Mayor Jorge Hank Rhon and 10 of his employees and associates for another two days while officials weigh the charges.
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San Diego County Budget hearings begin today. The public cannot weigh in until Tuesday afternoon.
California's Tax Coffers Get A Boost in 2011
California Tax Receipts jumped more than 8 percent in the first quarter of the year. The jump in revenue could be happening for a couple of reasons.


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[Miami, FL] After a loss in Game 4, the Miami Heat traveled back to Miami to try and win the series. In the last game, there was not much bench production and overall, the New York Knicks triumphed out of desperation.
But in Game 5, the Heat gave it their all and showed why they are title contenders.
In the first quarter, Chris Bosh and LeBron James were on fire. The Knicks committed two technical fouls within 48 seconds in the quarter, which only helped the Miami lead. LeBron tallied 6 points and 5 assists while Bosh scored 4 points and Mike Miller scored 6 points off of a pair of 3-pointers.
At the end of one, the Heat were up 28-24.
The Heat dominated the second quarter, starting off on a 10-4 run. Bottom line: the Heat were playing great defense and couldn't be stopped on the offensive side. Dwyane Wade scored 12 points and had an assist. James scored 6 points and had an assist.
Miami outscored New York 27-20 in the quarter. At halftime, the Heat were up 55-44.
Miami looked ready to end the game in the third, going on a 14-4 run to put themselves up by as much as 18. However, Carmelo Anthony tried to keep the Knicks in the game, scoring 9 points, but he was matched by James who scored 8 points. Bosh added another 6.
At the end of three, the Heat were up, 81-67.
Miami Heat star LeBron James scored 26 points against the Knicks in Game 5
Miami kept the lead over 15 for most of the fourth, but with around 3 minutes left, New York gave Miami a scare by cutting the lead to 11. But, the Heat were not to be denied on this night. The final score was Heat 106, Knicks 94.
"Even though it was a five-game series, it was a very tough series to win," Dwyane Wade said. "I thought it helped us to be able to go against a team like this."
LeBron James scored 29 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists. Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade scored 19 points each.
The Heat will now face Indiana in the Semifinals on Sunday. It won't be easy – the Pacers have given the Heat problems throughout the regular season.
"They're a very well-coached team. They play inside and out. They do an unbelievable job," LeBron James said regarding the Pacers.
Miami Heat Head Coach Erik Spoelstra knows it will only get tougher from here.
"This next series, I'm sure, will feel like it's played in a cage, it'll be that physical," Spoelstra said. "We'll see what adjustments we have to make."
Note: During game 5, Knick Amar'e Stoudemire fouled out and Miami's P.A. Announcer Michael Baiamonte commented that Stoudemire was "extinguished" from the game (a reference to him punching a fire extinguisher case after their loss in Game 2).
The team and Baiamonte has since issued an apology:
"Last night at our game, our PA Announcer had a momentary lapse of judgment and used a poor choice of words in describing Amar'e Stoudemire's fouling out of the game. This is not who we are as an organization or who he is as an announcer. Both the Miami Heat and Michael Baiamonte apologize to Amar'e and the New York Knicks for the inappropriate choice of words."
By: Michael Tristani II/Sunshine Slate
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