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The strikes are expected to be staged first in the key industrial regions of Bavaria and Baden-Wurttemberg. Talks on a 6.5% pay claim broke down on Friday and the walkouts could begin as early as 6 May.
'I don't see any chance of further negotiation,' said Zwickel. IG Metall has almost three million members in all sectors of German industry. The news is especially bad for Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder, who is banking on an economic upswing to propel him back into office at the General Election in September.
The union, a traditional supporter of the Social Democrats, has lost faith in policies it says are aimed at 'trimming budgets instead of creating social equality'. Managements last week offered pay increases of 3.3% over 15 months but the union said 4% was a minimum. Now all bets are off and the 6.5% demand is the only one on the table.
The board of IG Metall is to authorise strike votes in several regions but Zwickel said: 'The probability of a strike is 100%.'
The head of the national employers' association, Dieter Hundt, called for more talks. 'I am using every opportunity to remind IG Metall to return to good sense,' he said, adding that a strike would mean 'the tender shoot of recovery is trampled underfoot'. Germany's economy is just emerging from recession and economists say a lengthy action could delay or weaken a recovery.
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It is only a footnote at game time. An N.F.L. team's inactive list rarely draws much attention. It raises an eyebrow now or then, signaling a player's descent into a coach's doghouse, or a surprise injury.
For the Giants, the list is a week in the making. Coaches say the same thing happens around the league. With roster spots so precious, teams have little room to leave less-than-useful players on the 45-man active roster. So eight sit out the game.
Aside from a team's third quarterback -- an automatic member of the inactive list who can play if two quarterbacks are injured -- the other seven are determined during a weeklong debate and through lobbying by the assistant coaches. The head coach makes the final call. ''I do it game by game,'' Giants Coach Jim Fassel said. ''The priorities for last week don't necessarily need to be the priorities this week. Some weeks it can get tricky.''
As the Giants prepare to play the Dallas Cowboys on Monday night, this is one of those tricky weeks. Part of the decision is determined by injuries, which change from day to day.
Left tackle Luke Petitgout's status will affect the list because of his unpredictable back spasms, which forced him out of last week's game against the Rams. The Giants may wait until an hour before the game, when the final list must be turned in. Petitgout is that important.Continue reading the main story
Some players are on the list after falling out of favor with coaches. Some are on it for other reasons. A few times in the 1980's, the Giants left the Pro Bowl linebacker Harry Carson inactive for games, although he was healthy and among the best defensive players in the league. Why? Opponents were playing a run-and-shoot offense, with no tight end, no lead blockers and few running plays. So they decided Carson would not be needed against that scheme.
''You have to have players active to match those schemes,'' said the tight ends coach, Mike Pope, then a Giants assistant under Bill Parcells. ''Players understand. He got over it. It happens.''
Sometimes, even the seemingly wisest strategies can backfire. Last week, Fassel admitted that it was a last-minute decision to take defensive tackle William Joseph off the inactive list to bolster the pass rush against Rams quarterback Kurt Warner. Offensive lineman Jeff Hatch was put on the list instead. Fassel was rewarded when Joseph sacked Warner in the end zone and caused a fumble that the Giants recovered for a touchdown. But when Petitgout was sidelined and guard Rich Seubert left for a play after being kicked in a groin muscle, Fassel second-guessed himself, at least momentarily, because the Giants were down to five healthy offensive linemen. They were one more injury from having a tight end lining up at tackle. Fortunately for Fassel, Seubert returned after missing one play.
Fassel will not leave a healthy offensive lineman on the inactive list anytime soon.
Even if Petitgout can play, Fassel will dress all his offensive linemen. His concern about Petitgout's back, as well as the spotty play of right tackle Ian Allen, has forced Fassel to keep his options open.
Last week, Fassel kept two running backs, Dorsey Levens and Ron Dayne, inactive and used kick returner Brian Mitchell as a third-down back. Again, that strategy might have been temporary. There are indications that Levens will be on the active roster against the Cowboys, and there may be more of an emphasis on a running game.
Of course, that could change.
But Fassel said he learned as an offensive coordinator that the inactive list has to be approached early in the week, even if there is uncertainty about injuries.
''I think I do it earlier in the week than other coaches because of planning,'' Fassel said. ''I know how it is trying to plan an offense not knowing if I'm going to have this guy or that guy. The guy it really affects is the special teams coach. He's got to start making a depth chart, and if I start moving guys, he can't find that out on Thursday. I've been some places where they say 'I don't know, I don't know' all week. I try to have it to him as soon as I can.''
The Giants' special teams coach, Bruce Read, is given special consideration on many of the decisions. If he needs a certain player for a role, he can often trump another position coach.
At times, there is significant lobbying from assistants wanting their positions bolstered. The strength of their arguments depends on the game plan. Heading into the Rams game, the defensive line coach, Denny Marcin, made a strong case for Joseph.
''Thirty-two teams are grinding on this every week,'' Pope said. ''You don't have 53 perfectly healthy bodies. It gets harder the further you get into the season, because you tend to have more guys bumped and bruised as you go on. It's a difficult job.''
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Google's Chromecast is an awesome device that allows consumers to stream media onto their television. The result is that for a mere $35 you are able to turn a regular television into the equivalent of a smart TV. With the ability to cast onto a TV screen, comes the desire to access geo-blocked content and it is with that goal in mind that we have put together this 5 Best VPNs for Chromecast article.
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Another favorable aspect of using Chromecast with a VPN is the fact that unlike with so many other devices (including Apple TV and Smart TVs of all kinds) setting up Chromecast with a VPN is very easy. Why? With other devices, it is necessary to share a VPN through a laptop or PC. Chromecast, on the other hand, just casts what is on your device's screen to your TV. The result is that you only need to have your VPN running on the device that does the casting.
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This Hungarian provider impressed us with it's no usage logs policy (although some connection logs are kept), high connection speeds, a no quibble 30-day money back guarantee, and servers in 16 countries.
The Windows client is easy to use, and the organization seems to have a privacy-focused attitude. On a slight downer, Buffered is a little on the pricey side. Sadly, it also doesn't accept anonymous payments via Bitcoins. One of the major benefits of being based in Hungary, however, is that Buffered is outside the jurisdiction of UK, USA, and other over-reaching governments.
Also interesting, the Buffered software has an inspired feature called 'port discovery' that searches for open ports on password protected networks (such as in hotels and airports). That means that if you go on holiday you will be able to bypass the login stage (a code you often pick up from reception).
For a monthly fee of $6.99, Buffered customers not only get a high quality and secure VPN but the benefit of fantastic high speeds – perfect for streaming with your Chromecast. With a 30 day trial period that promises your money back, you really have no reason that we can think of not to give Buffered a try!
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- No usage logs
- Servers in 78 countries
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- P2P: yes
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ExpressVPN is a fantastic all-round option that offers a top of the range VPN service – well worth considering for use with your Chromecast. Performance is top-notch, ExpressVPN keeps no usage logs, and it offers a great easy-to-use Windows and OSX client. The fact that ExpressVPN runs servers in 78 countries should ensure fantastic speeds wherever you are, and ExpressVPN reportedly works well out of China thanks to "stealth" servers located in Hong Kong.
We also like the Android and iOS apps, which (because you are allowed 3 simultaneous connections) you will be able to install on your smartphone or tablet in order to securely access the Internet with your Chromecast.
ExpressVPN also offers a very generous 30-day no quibble money back guarantee – so click on the link below – and give it a try with your Chromecast media player.
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- Excellent support for iOS
- Strong security features
- Easy to use
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IPVanish is one of the biggest VPN providers around and has great options for users across all platforms.
Why is it special? Firstly, there's the speed. With IPVanish, you benefit from great network architecture and a unique content delivery network. With servers located in more than 60 locations around the world, you'll also never have to worry about latency or poor performance. All extremely good news.
IPVanish is perfect for your Chromecast needs no matter which platform you are on. It's available on PC, Mac, and Android devices. It also has a clear, straightforward interface that's easy to navigate. A final plus; it recently begun allowing P2P traffic, which means that it can be used for torrenting as well.
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- No usage logs
- P2P: yes (NL server only)
- Great support
- 2 simultaneous connections (Premium plan)
- Servers in 24 countries
- No 'Killswitch'
- Connection Logging
- Could Have More P2P Servers
SaferVPN runs on professional well-designed software that is easy to use. It has servers in a good range of countries and it has fantastic connection speeds. Its attitude to customer data and commitment to a censorship-free web is commendable. The free trial and easy access to basic level customer support make it very accessible to new users. SaferVPN has servers in 24 locations around the world and keeps no usage logs (although some connection logs are kept.) The desktop app is available for all popular platforms (Windows and Mac OSX plus nifty iOS and Android apps), which makes it perfect for Chromecast.
Additional features: iOS and Android apps, accepts Bitcoins, SmartDNS service promised soon.
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- Up to 256-bit OpenVPN encryption
- Uses shared IPsVPN kill switch and DNS leak protection
- P2P: yes
- US based
- Trickier software
- Only a 7-day money back guarantee
When using your Chromecast you are going to want a high-speed VPN, and Private Internet Access is a good option. They use shared IPs, don't keep logs and accept Bitcoin as a payment option meaning that you still get plenty of anonymity despite that fact that it is based in the US.
PIA has over 15 years of experience in the VPN business and offers some great additional features like IPv6 leak protection and a VPN kill switch. We also really like that they have SOCK5 proxy support, as this is an often undervalued additional way to protect your data. The software isn't the most user-friendly we've ever encountered – but you shouldn't let that put you off – because with a little practice it is actually very easy to master, and the aforementioned VPN kill switch is a really nice inclusion.
Another nice feature with PIA is that it allows 5 simultaneous connections – which is more than you get with most other VPN providers. Furthermore, they are one of the only providers that offer flashed routers, which means that if you prefer that option Private Internet Access may well be the VPN for you.
PIA also has plenty of servers in plenty of countries so that you can get the most out of your Chromecast.
The company offers a seven-day money back guarantee, so feel free to give them a try!
Considerations for VPNs for Chromecast
One consideration worth mentioning is that at times it has been known for VPN software running on Android or iOS devices to interfere with the actual casting process. Though this is rare, we do advise making use of free trial periods and money back guarantees in order to check that your chosen VPN provider works with your device.
Don't forget that if it doesn't work right away – you shouldn't give up hope – without first checking in with customer support. VPN providers offer in-depth, hands-on support, and can often resolve issues quickly. So always take the time to talk to your VPN provider if there is anything at all that is confusing or annoying you.
Connect Chromecast using a flashed router
Another available option for using a VPN with Chromecast is a flashed router, though if you have a low level of technical know-how flashing your own router probably won't be for you. Luckily there are companies out there that sell prepaid and pre-flashed routers that allow for a single plug-and-play setup – Flashrouters is a great example.
The advantage of using a flashed router is that it automatically uses the VPN service no matter what device you connect to your WiFi network. It can also help with reducing the number of network cables you use. That means that you won't need to play around with your computer network settings.
The two recommended programs that can be used for flashing routers are DD-WRT and Tomato. If you do wish to do it yourself the following links below are there to help:
- DD-WRT – a full list of compatible routers can be found here, information about installing and configuring DD-WRT can be found here, and click the links for guides to setting up PPTP and OpenVPN. Lots more general information on using DD-WRT can be found here.
- Tomato – a full list of compatible routers can be found here, information on installing and configuring Tomato can be found here, and a guide to setting up OpenVPN can be found here.
One big advantage of using a flashed router is that all your internet connected devices (including games consoles, mobile phones, and, of course, your Chromecast) will benefit from being connected to the VPN when they connect via the router.
VPNs for Chromecast Conclusion
Using a VPN service with Chromecast is a smart choice for anyone that wants to get the most out of their multimedia device. In this article, we have provided a reliable and thoughtful Best 5 VPNs for Chromecast list so that you can weigh up the options quickly and get on with the infinitely more important job of unblocking streaming content that interests you. So go ahead – choose with confidence – and jump head first into the exciting new world of Virtual Private Networks. The time has never been better!
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text: Politics 17 January 2005 William Skidelsky claims dining alone can be fun The best places to eat on your own are dingy exotic eateries and small cafes Sign up for our weekly email * Dining alone in public is not, by and large, an activity in which people choose to indulge. The reasons why are clear enough. Eating is regarded as a social activity. Mealtimes are for being convivial, making conversation - not things that are possible on your own. On finding yourself without company of an evening, therefore, convention dictates that you do the decent thing and not foist your solitude upon others. A TV dinner may not be the most uplifting of experiences, but at least it won't cause anyone else to feel uncomfortable. So much for what should be done. The truth is that there are occasions when even Mr Popular finds himself a) short of company, b) somewhere other than home and c) hungry. When this happens, it would be strange to the point of pathetic for him to deny the promptings of his stomach merely to avoid the indignity of having a bunch of strangers witness his solitude. Besides, taking the going-home route would cause him to miss the opportunity to discover just what a rewarding experience solitary dining can be. In order to make a success of eating by yourself, however, it is important to bear in mind that you cannot do it just anywhere. The best venues for eating alone are low-key, nondescript places that, if you were in a group, you would almost certainly pass by without a second glance. Neighbourhood cafes, dingy-looking exotic eateries, the ramshackle stalls adjacent to bus and railway stations - these are the ideal settings for meals-for-one. It is true that the food will not always be top-notch, but at least no one besides you will have to bear this disappointment. In any case, by braving the risk of failure, you may once in a while stumble across a genuine treat. A few years ago, when I was living in Finsbury Park, north London, I discovered a small, family-run Cypriot cafe. It was really no more than a kebab shop, but it served a range of simple and (I thought) delicious dishes: grilled sweetbreads, lamb kebabs, chicken stews. I quite often went there after a day working at home. No matter what time it was, I would always encounter a group of Cypriots, drinking and talking. They were invariably friendly, and would sometimes tell me about their lives. Once I made the mistake of bringing a friend. Having excitedly told him beforehand about this great new place I had discovered, it was a blow, when we arrived, to see him look so unimpressed. What for me was an enchanting neighbourhood restaurant was, for him, just another kebab shop. Sharing my discovery made it impossible for me to go on seeing the cafe as I had done before. I was forced to adopt the more general, accommodating view. These days, I am a bit more careful, and generally keep such places to myself. Subscribe from just £1 per issue This article first appeared in the 17 January 2005 issue of the New Statesman, Coronation, Texas-style More


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Gonzalez (7-5) retired 13 straight batters after allowing a leadoff single to Emilio Bonifacio to start the game.
In between Bonifacio's hit and when Andrew Bailey came in to pitch the ninth, Gonzalez allowed just three more baserunners -- all on walks. He struck out nine and threw 62 of his 106 pitches for strikes.
"Performance wise, that's the best I've seen him pitch," said interim A's manager Bob Melvin, who took over three weeks ago. "It ranks right up there as one of the best-pitched games by a starter since I've been here."
Not wanting to put Gonzalez in a position where he would need to be pulled after giving up a hit in the ninth, Melvin turned to Bailey.
"I felt that was the thing to do," Melvin said.
Leading off, Bonifacio reached second base on a grounder after third baseman Scott Sizemore threw past first base. But Bailey struck out the last three batters of the game to strand him at second and earn his sixth save.
Kurt Suzuki knocked in the only run with a sacrifice fly off Marlins starter Javier Vazquez (4-8) in the second inning and the A's won for the second time in three games.
The Marlins, meanwhile, fell to 2-5 under interim manager Jack McKeon and to 3-23 in a dreadful June.
Vazquez wasn't bad -- he pitched well enough to give the Marlins a chance. In seven inning, he allowed just one unearned run on three hits, striking out five and walking none.
The start of the game was delayed 72 minutes because of rain. After it started, Bonifacio worked a full count before singling to right. Gonzalez got a double play in the inning and faced the minimum until walking Jose Lopez with two outs in the fifth inning.
Oakland scored its run after Hideki Matsui led off the second inning with a double -- the only extra-base hit of the game -- and Conor Jackson reached on shortstop Hanley Ramirez's throwing error.
Both runners moved up on Ryan Sweeney's ground out, and Matsui scored on Suzuki's fly ball to right field.
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While piloting a commercial transatlantic flight last year, Captain Klaus Sievers and his crew got a whiff of an unusual odour. In a confined space 10 km up in the air, there was only one thing it could be.
The foul smell with traces of sulphur in the cockpit came from none other than the Grímsvötn volcano that was spewing gas and ash from southeast Iceland.
Sulphur dioxide often indicates volcanic ash, and the presence of ash in the atmosphere can endanger jet engines.
Timely information about ash, sulphur dioxide clouds and their dispersion are crucial to alert civil aviation authorities.
Earth-observing satellites can provide this information. With frequent and worldwide measurements of ash plumes and sulphur dioxide emissions, satellites help to improve aviation safety.
Once landed, Captain Sievers, a representative of the German Airline Pilots' Association, used data from the MetOp satellite via the Support to Aviation Control Service – SACS – to confirm the sulphur dioxide.
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"The SACS images allowed me clearly to identify and locate the Grímsvötn sulphur plumes after the flight," he said.
"The images also gave an indication of the gas cloud position before the flight, but did not provide a forecast of their exact location.
"As I found out, the smell of Grímsvötn is not pleasant. For comfort and safety reasons, it would be good if it were possible to avoid such an experience for you and all people on the airplane."
Inhalation of sulphur dioxide, even at low concentrations, can affect people with respiratory problems. Flight crews are advised to use oxygen masks while the smell lingers.
When sulphur dioxide combines with water in the atmosphere, sulphuric acid is formed, which can damage aircraft windows, fade exterior paint and build up sulphate deposits in engines. This leads to higher maintenance costs.
Based on multi-satellite observations, SACS provides early warning ash and sulphur dioxide information about volcanic eruptions.
When an eruption occurs, an alert is sent to interested users, most notably to Volcanic Ash Advisory Centres, and public maps are generated showing the extent and intensity of the volcanic plumes.
Capt. Sievers has been using satellite images through the SACS service for the past two years to prepare for his intercontinental flights.
It proved particularly useful when planning his route from the Far East to Europe on 15 June. A day earlier, the Nabro volcano had erupted in Eritrea, spewing ash across his intended route over East Africa and the Middle East.
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Although the company's is mainly focusing on the consumer side of 3D printing (like action figures or personalized figurines), Staples aims to attract the attention of small businesses also.
Walk-in customers will have access to seven kinds of printers and six types of materials, including the Cube and Cube X models Staples already sells. Larger jobs will be sent to 3D Systems. If you don't have experience with modeling 3D-printable files, you will be helped: graphic design consultants will help customers model their vision. There's no pricing announced for any of the services yet.
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Solutions for Spring: Fixing Leaks, Stains, and More
by Bob Guenin, Golden Rule Remodeling
Water stains on ceilings, ice dams, and possible wintertime roof leaks. Not one "polar vortex" but two in less than six weeks. The coldest temps in 20 years, alternating with above-freezing thermometer readings. In this scenario, many homeowners understandably feel like Chicken Little anxiously wondering if the sky is falling.
The story goes like this: To keep warm during the winter we turn up the heat. We also use the stove/oven to cook food, we take hot showers and we often use warm mist humidifiers. Why do we experience water issues in winter but not other times of the year? Answer: a lack of proper insulation, ventilation or both.
Let's look at a recent client example to identify factors that can contribute to reducing trapped heat and eliminating the cause of ceiling stains.
This particular home experienced heat loss from the kitchen above the stove/range into the attic that caused frosting/freezing in the attic. When above freezing temps returned, the melting of that frost/ice caused seasonal water stains and leaking around a kitchen light. Old stains on the kitchen ceiling indicated a longstanding issue. Again, this situation only occurred in the winter during above freezing weather, which affirmed it was not a roof leak but a problem from within the structure.
Inspections into the attic revealed: 1) No frost or ice build-up found during above freezing temps and frost/ice build-up found in a very specific area above the kitchen range on the roof decking in the attic during below freezing temps. It appeared to be very limited to only that area directly above the stove. The stove did not have a properly vented range hood.
The older home had insulation in the attic but over time it gradually degraded in its ability to keep heat from escaping into the attic. At this particular problem area there was old, matted down insulation that had been exposed to water over a chronic but indeterminate amount of time. All of those factors decreased the performance of insulation. So the ability of the home to keep heat where it's supposed to be (inside the living space) and keep heat from escaping into the uncontrolled space (the attic) is reduced.
In the winter, normal activities like turning up the heat, cooking and taking baths/showers can — with the right contributing factors — make water stains appear.
Once heat escapes into the attic, vents in the roof, soffit and sometimes siding negate the heat that would otherwise stay and cause problems. If there is not enough ventilation, heat loss can cause frost/ice build-up in an attic during below freezing temperatures and melt when it gets warmer.
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Upgrading insulation or clearing/adjusting/adding ventilation can resolve the trapped heat that can cause problems in winter weather. A timely inspection by a qualified contractor will identify the causes of such issues and assure a homeowner in this situation that the sky isn't falling after all.
Bob Guenin is Craftsman & Owner of Shakopee-based Golden Rule Remodeling, Inc. He can be reached at email@example.com or 952.445.6390.
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RRX Industries, Inc. v. Lab-Con, Inc., 772 F.2d 543 (9th Cir. 1985) (full-text).
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The action arose out of a software contract negotiated between RRX and Thomas E. Kelly and Associates (TEKA). TEKA agreed to supply RRX with a software system for use in its medical testing laboratories. The contract obligated TEKA to correct any malfunctions or "bugs" that arose in the system, but limited TEKA's liability to the contract price.
TEKA began installing the software system in January 1981 and completed it in June 1981. Bugs appeared in the software soon after installation. TEKA attempted to repair the bugs by telephone patching. Subsequently, TEKA upgraded the system to make it compatible with more sophisticated hardware. The system, however, remained unreliable because defects continued to exist.
After contracting with RRX, Kelly formed Lab-Con, Inc. in order to market TEKA's software system. Lab-Con was a successor corporation to TEKA. TEKA assigned the RRX software contract to Lab-Con.
In September 1982, RRX instituted this diversity action against TEKA, Lab-Con, Kelly, and other defendants alleging breach of contract and fraud. Following a bench trial, the district court concluded that TEKA had materially breached the software contract. Appellants appealed.
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Appellants argue that the district court had erred by crediting the testimony of three of RRX's witnesses. They argue that the testimony was inconsistent and unreliable. The court found that this contention lacked merit. The challenged testimony was not so inconsistent that a fact finder would not credit it. Further, there wass corroborative testimony by other witnesses that supported the district court's findings.
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Appellants claimed that the district court erroneously determined that Kelly was the alter ego of TEKA. The court found that the alter ego doctrine applies where (1) such a unity of interest and ownership exists that the personalities of the corporation and individual are no longer separate, and (2) an inequitable result will follow if the acts are treated as those of the corporation alone. The court found the necessary unity of interest and ownership in Kelly's exertion of total control over TEKA. TEKA had no board of directors, employees, or stockholder meetings. TEKA was also undercapitalized.
Appellants also claimed that the district court erroneously imposed liability because Kelly did not act in bad faith. The court of appeals found that a finding of bad faith was not a prerequisite to the application of the alter ego doctrine under California law.
Appellants further argued that the district court erred by imposing liability on Lab-Con. The court of appeals disagreed. Kelly formed Lab-Con for the purpose of marketing TEKA's computer software. Both corporations had essentially the same stockholders and directors and TEKA transferred all of its software and licenses to Lab-Con for no consideration. TEKA was in essence an empty shell.
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Appellants argued that the district court's breach of contract finding was clearly erroneous because RRX also breached the contract. The court of appeals found that this contention lacked merit.
Consequential Damages Award Edit
The district court relied on the California Commercial Code to award RRX its consequential damages. The appellate court held that the reliance was proper if the computer software system could be characterized as a "good" rather than a "service." The California law defines a "good" as "all things (including specially manufactured goods) which are movable at the time of identification to the contract for sale other than the money in which the price is to be paid, investment securities (Division 8) and things in action. . . ."[1] The court found that the sale aspect of the transaction predominated. The employee training, repair services, and system upgrading were incidental to the sale of the software package and did not defeat the characterization of the system as a "good."
Appellants also argued that the award of consequential damages was nevertheless improper because the contract specifically limited damages to the amount paid. The appellate court held that district court's award of consequential damages was consistent with its earlier decision in S.M. Wilson & Co. v. Smith Int'l, Inc.[2] The court held that "since the defendants were either unwilling or unable to provide a system that worked as represented, or to fix the 'bugs' in the software, these limited remedies failed of their essential purpose. . . ." Although the district court's choice of language and supporting authority created an ambiguity, it properly found the default of the seller was so total and fundamental that the consequential damages limitation was expunged from the contract. The award of consequential damages was upheld.


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Template:Notability W. Grant Stevens, M.D., is a plastic surgeon and the Medical Director of Marina Plastic Surgery Associates in Marina del Rey and Palos Verdes, California. Dr. Stevens is recognized in the medical community as an innovator in the field of laser-assisted breast reduction surgery[1], developing the Stevens Laser Bra to increase the longevity of breast lift and breast reduction results.
An active member at Centinela Freeman Marina Hospital, Dr. Stevens is Past Chairman of The Department of Surgery (1989-1996), Chairman of the Liposuction Committee, and Medical Director of The Breast Center. He is also on staff at St. John's Health Center and the Marina Outpatient Surgery Center.
In 1980, Dr. Stevens graduated from Washington University Medical School in St. Louis. He then completed general surgery training at Harbor UCLA Medical Center from 1980-1983, and completed fellowships in hand and plastic surgery at Washington University-Barnes Hospital from 1983-1986. He is a board certified diplomate of The American Board of Plastic Surgery and a fellow of The American College of Surgeons and The International College of Surgeons.
Dr. Stevens is author or coauthor of almost 40 professional journal publications. He has also lectured at international, national, and regional meetings with presentations to such groups as The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (September, 2005), The California Society of Plastic Surgeons (February, 1994 and May, 1996), The American Association of Plastic Surgeons (May, 1984), and The Plastic Surgery Research Council (April, 1980).
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- W. Grant Stevens, E.M. Hirsch, D.A. Stoker, R. Cohen, "In Vitro Deflation of Prefilled Saline Breast Implants" Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 118(2):347-9, August 2006.[2]
- W. Grant Stevens, R. Cohen, S.D. Vath, D.A. Stoker, E.M. Hirsch, "Is It Safe to Combine Abdominoplasty with Elective Breast Surgery? A Review of 151 Consecutive Cases" Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 118(1):207-12; discussion 213-4, July 2006. [3]
- W. Grant Stevens, E.M. Hirsch, D.A. Stoker, R. Cohen, "A Comparison of 500 Prefilled Textured Saline Breast Implants Versus 500 Standard Textured Saline Breast Implants: Is There a Difference in Deflation Rates?" Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 117(7):2175-8; discussion 2179-81, June 2006. [4]
- W. Grant Stevens, D.R. Fellows, D.A. Stoker, "Does Anybody Really Know What Deflation Rate It Is?" Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 112(4):1194-5, September 2003. [5]
- J.L. Marsh, M.W. Vannier, M. Gado, W. Grant Stevens, "In Vivo Delineation of Facial Fractures: The Application of Advanced Medical Imaging Technology" Annals of Plastic Surgery, 17(5):364-76, November 1986. [6]
- J.L. Marsh, M.H. Gado, M.W. Vannier, W. Grant Stevens, "Osseous Anatomy of Unilateral Coronal Synostosis" Cleft Palate Journal, 23(2):87-100, April 1986. [7]
- M.W. Vannier, W.G. Totty, W. Grant Stevens, P.M. Weeks, D.M. Dye, W.J. Daum, L.A. Gilula, W.A. Murphy, R.H. Knapp, "Musculoskeletal Applications of Three-Dimensional Surface Reconstructions" The Orthopedic Clinics of North America, 16(3):543-55, July 1985. [8]
- W. Grant Stevens, J.D. Hall, V.L. Young, P.M. Weeks, "When Should Nerve Gaps Be Grafted? An Experimental Study in Rats" Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 75(5):707-13, May 1985. [9]
- J.L. Marsh, M.W. Vannier, W. Grant Stevens, J.O. Warren, D. Gayou, D.M. Dye, "Computerized Imaging for Soft Tissue and Osseous Reconstruction in the Head and Neck" Clinics in Plastic Surgery, 12(2):279-91, April 1985. [10]
- P.M. Weeks, M.W. Vannier, W. Grant Stevens, D. Gayou, L.A. Gilula, "Three-Dimensional Imaging of the Wrist" The Journal of Hand Surgery, 10(1):32-9, January 1985. 3838183
- J.L. Marsh, M.W. Vannier, W. Grant Stevens, "Surface Reconstructions from Computerized Tomographic Scans for Evaluation of Malignant Skull Destruction" American Journal of Surgery, 148(4):530-3, October 1984. [11]
- J.L. Marsh, W. Grant Stevens, G.L. Smith, D.J. Krogstad, "Reinsertability after Breast Prosthesis Pocket Infection: An Experimental Study" Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 69(2):234-7, February 1982. [12]


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You maybe are so fed up with your current job that you begin to search for a replacement. Perhaps you know about a seemingly much better paying job but its way across town, or in an area you would have a hard time getting to. Maybe it would mean two to three hours a day of travel time. Well, you are going to have to decide. Will you forget about that seemingly more secure job, and start to build your own Home Business Network Marketing? Might as well start now, you want to have plenty of time to enjoy your wealth.
Then what's next? The first thing that comes up when trying to start up a Home Business Network Marketing are the "What if's!" Where do you start? What if something doesn't go right? There's so much to do, Start on Google, so much to learn. Why is it that all the negatives always start looming overhead? The reason!…A decision without immediate Action! When a decision is made… START!… Do something. Take a step. Move into Action. You'll see all those "What If's", negatives, and fears quickly fade away. Many are looking to start their Home Business for free. And they want their business to be automatic so it takes very little of their time.
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Lastly and most importantly always pay your bills on time. Never take on more than you can chew, or in this case afford. Before making that commitment for a loan or undertaking always evaluate carefully before signing on the bottom line. Your credibility itself is on the line, in addition to your personal honor and integrity and reputation. Again, pay your bills on time. This applies to all loans whether they are for rent, mortgage, utility bills, bank loans, charge card payments or student loans. Make a commitment and follow through. Remember the whole point of the exercise was your self improvement an investment in yourself. To not take the exercise seriously is to shortchange yourself and your future Home Business Network Marketing. Search Google for lenders, to borrow for yourself and your future gain make prudent sense.
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In 1999 the Institute of Medicine (a division of the US National Academy of Sciences) published a landmark report indicating that from 44,000 to 98,000 deaths per year could be attributed to preventable medical errors (Kohn et al. 1999). Although the majority of errors related to therapy, including medication and surgical errors, the report identified a significant number of diagnostic errors. Until recently, most of the research in patient safety had not addressed these errors. In the last few years there has been increased recognition of the prevalence and severity of diagnostic errors. In 2007 the US Department of Health and Human Services' Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) identified diagnostic errors as an area of special emphasis. (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-HS-08-002.html).
Medical Problem Solving—Beginning in the 1960s and assuming a dominant focus in medical education research in the 1970s and 1980s, but continuing today, the research on medical problem solving, includes research on expert-novice differences in problem solving, understanding clinical cognition, development of expertise, Problem-Based Learning (PBL), the development of problem solving simulations and other educational approaches to teach and measure medical problem solving. The focus of this research in many cases was to describe how clinicians think about diagnosis, "What is" in regard to diagnosis (Elstein et al. 1978; Berner 1984; Norman and Eva 2003, 2005; Patel et al. 2001, 1991; Neufeld et al. 1981; Norman et al. 1992).
Normative decision making—About the same time as the research on medical problem solving began appearing in the literature, there was increasing focus on decision analytic approaches and other normative approaches to rationalize the decision making process of clinicians ("what ought to be"), in part spurred by the heuristics and biases literature indicating that the thinking of clinicians, like other humans, is often suboptimal and that to improve diagnosis (as well as therapeutic decision making) more systematic analytic methods need to be employed (Kahneman et al. 1982; Elstein 1999).
Medical Informatics (specifically diagnostic decision support systems)—Also in the period from the 1960s to the 1990s, as medical informatics as a profession was developing and computers were used somewhat more frequently by clinicians, medical informaticians began to address the question, "Can we design computer programs to assist physicians in diagnosis and do they actually work?" (Miller 1994; Berner et al. 1994, 1999; Berner and Maisiak 1999; Friedman et al. 1999, 2005)
There are several commonalities among these three research strains: (1) they all can inform the focus on diagnostic errors that is being emphasized in the patient safety movement; (2) they developed over a similar time period, but comparatively independently; (3) all three have begun to be applied to the area of diagnostic error by patient safety researchers. However, the relative isolation of these four research domains (medical problem solving, normative decision making, clinical diagnostic decision support research, and patient safety research) combined with the increased interest in addressing diagnostic errors highlights the need for more communication among researchers in these areas. The inaugural conference on Diagnostic Error in Medicine in May 2008 addressed that need by creating an environment that encouraged collaboration among those interested in the problem of diagnostic errors. More importantly, it was the first national effort to bring researchers from the disparate research domains together to address this important issue.
Conference on diagnostic error in medicine: May 31–June 1, 2008
Prior to the May conference, the Conference organizing committee met in Naples, Florida to respond to an analysis of diagnostic errors prepared by the conference co-chairs Berner and Graber (Berner and Graber 2008) The meeting and Drs. Berner and Graber's work, and the special supplement to the American Journal of Medicine that resulted from it (full text of the supplement is available online at http://www.ajmselect.com/issues/contents?issue_key=S0002-9343(08)X0007-5) was funded by the Paul Mongerson Foundation within the Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund. Mr. Mongerson's interests in diagnostic errors stems from a personal incident (Mongerson 1995) and he has been active supporter of informatics efforts to reduce diagnostic errors. Mr. Mongerson also spoke at the May conference which was co-sponsored by the Agency for Healthcare Research Quality (AHRQ) and the American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA).
The conference speakers included nationally and internationally recognized experts representing the four research areas. There were also smaller breakout groups where participants interacted with experts in diagnostic errors that occur in specific settings. This supplement includes a selection of the papers presented at the conference.
Keynote addresses: the challenge of diagnostic errors
There were two keynote addresses representing the Patient Safety perspective (Robert M. Wachter, MD) and the other research areas (Arthur S. Elstein, PhD, who over the course of his career has contributed significantly to the medical problem solving, normative decision making, and informatics literature). Dr. Wachter summarized his presentation in his blog (http://community.the-hospitalist.org/blogs/wachters_world/archive/2008/06/02/why-diagnostic-errors-don-t-get-any-respect-and-what-can-be-done-about-it.aspx) and Dr. Elstein's address is the lead article in this supplement. These authors address the research challenges in studying diagnostic errors and also in getting the patient safety issues related to diagnostic errors the attention they deserve.
Perspectives on clinical decision making
This part of the conference was introduced by Vimla Patel, PhD, who is an experienced cognitive science, medical education and informatics researcher. The papers in this supplement by Robert L. Wears, MD, MS, Patrick Croskerry, MD, PhD, and Geoffrey R. Norman, PhD reflect a variety of perspectives on this topic. At the conference (but not included in this supplement), Mark Roberts, MD, presented how the normative decision making approach applies to diagnostic decision making. This set of articles illustrates that despite decades of work on a variety of models of clinical decision making, there is still controversy as to how to use the research data to improve decision making.
Diagnostic errors: settings and sources
Breakout groups on Errors in Pathology (Steven Raab, MD and Dana Grzybicki, PhD), Emergency Settings (Robert L. Wears, MD and Patrick Croskerry, PhD) and Ambulatory Care (Hardeep Singh, MD and Saul Weingart, MD, PhD), as well as Laboratory Errors (Terry Wahls, MD and Peter Cram, MD) and visual diagnosis were conducted. The summary of the sessions on Laboratory Errors and Errors in Ambulatory Care are included in this supplement. The articles included in this section demonstrate both the issues related to diagnostic errors that transcend settings as well as the unique issues related to studying and improving laboratory errors and errors in ambulatory care settings.
Educational approaches to reducing diagnostic error
Educational interventions are commonly suggested as a primary strategy to reduce diagnostic errors. In the supplement, Mark L. Graber, MD presents a compilation of the educational approaches to reducing diagnostic error. In the second paper in this section, Kevin Eva, PhD, presents results of studies that evaluate the effectiveness of some of these approaches. Despite the variety of educational strategies, in many cases the research shows unexpected outcomes, indicating that additional research is needed to identify truly effective educational interventions.
Reducing diagnostic errors with clinical decision support
A second strategy for reducing diagnostic errors is increasing the use of computer-based clinical decision support. The papers included in this supplement represent a look into the future as well as the history of clinical diagnostic decision support. The introduction to this section by Robert A. Greenes, MD, PhD, provides an interesting perspective on how diagnosis and decision support for diagnosis will be changed in the era of "personalized medicine," with increased knowledge about the association of genetics and disease. Randolph A. Miller, MD, a pioneer in the development of computer-based clinical diagnostic decision support systems, provides a historical overview of the development of these systems as well as a look into their future. His comprehensive bibliography includes the major work evaluating these diagnostic systems. Conference presentations by Gordon D. Schiff, MD, on the use of clinical documentation for decision support and Charles P. Friedman, MD on evaluation perspectives for decision support are not included in this supplement.
Next steps for research
The last part of the conference was spent in small groups synthesizing the previous sessions and identifying areas for further research. In this supplement, Mark L. Graber, MD summarizes these next steps for further research on reducing diagnostic errors. Dr. Graber illustrates both what we know from previous research and the questions that are unanswered. As will be obvious from Dr. Graber's synthesis, despite almost a half century of research from four different research traditions, there is still much more to learn about the factors influencing diagnostic errors and the strategies to reduce them.
The conference on Diagnostic Error in Medicine and this supplement were funded in part by grant # 1R13HS017406-01 to the University of Alabama at Birmingham. The assistance of Ms. Marcie Battles and Ms. Joy Ptacek with the conference logistics was much appreciated by the conference organizing committee.


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Title: A Fine Line
Author: Mitch
Rating: R for language. (Drunk Ollie is a pottie mouth!)
Pairing: Clark/Oliver, Clark/other implied
Category: Romance/First Time
Author's Note: I've been thinking about this pairing for all of season 8. But when Oliver's assistant used the words "lovers' spat" in reference to Oliver and Clark, well... This story is now officially necessary. I also feel compelled to mention that this is my first story ever featuring Clark with someone other than Lex. And while Clex always comes first in my heart of hearts, this is what the show is inspiring in me right now. Forgive me. :)
A/N #2: This is totally AU but takes place during Bride. Oliver is getting drunk instead of Lois. No Doomsday here. Sorry. Just your average, everyday barn wedding.
Spoilers: Arctic, Odyssey, Bride, possibly others.
First Lex and now Lana.
It was bad enough to find out that Lex might still be alive, roaming the planet somewhere, up to no good.
And still carrying a torch, probably. Despite Lex's deranged actions, it was clear that he was never really over Clark.
Then to run into Lana in Cuba, once Lana the Pink and Innocent, more recently Lana the Sleek and Dangerous, and now, Lana, of the Fancy New Hair-Do.
Also carrying a torch for Clark.
So why did you strong-arm her into coming to the wedding? Oliver cursed himself. She didn't want to be here. Wouldn't be here if you had kept your fat mouth shut.
But after putting a hole in that effigy of Lex, and after being dumb enough to let Lana witness that, Oliver had overcompensated. For what, though, he couldn't exactly be sure. Was it fear that Lana had seen him attempt to kill a man? Or was it something deeper, more irrational?
Like worry that Lana could tell his feelings for Clark had motivated the attempt on Lex's life.
Clark didn't motivate the attempt, Oliver corrected himself. I was avenging my parents.
So why did you have to prove to her that you don't care about Clark's lingering feelings for her? Why did you ask her to come?
That damned opposing voice wouldn't quiet down, no matter how much he had had to drink. If anything, it was getting louder.
Oliver took another deep swallow from his champagne flute as the wedding reception bloomed around him, plunky piano music seemingly coming from thin air, chirping laughter bouncing off of every surface in the barn.
He put down his empty champagne glass and picked up another full one, blatantly observing the wordless exchange of tragic stares now being shared by Clark and Lana.
This wasn't how things were supposed to unfold.
Oliver had planned to be honest with Clark.
He had driven to the farm during the wedding preparations to talk to Clark, but before he got there, his damned assistant had called him to tell him about Lex. It had then become a matter of urgency to get Clark to come with him, to convince Clark that Lex had to be dealt with once and for all.
But Clark refused to admit that there was even a problem. He knew how dangerous Lex could be, and still he looked Oliver right in the eye and basically said, "Not now."
As if there was any time to waste! Lex had to be stopped! Clark knew that better than anyone. And yet, Clark, more than anyone, was totally unwilling to do anything about it. It just didn't make sense.
It makes total sense, you jackoff, Oliver's inner critic drawled. You wanted to know if Clark was over Lex. Now you know.
And with another glance in the direction of Clark and Lana, still wordlessly gazing at each other, Oliver realized he had the answer to that question as well.
How annoying that Lex and Lana would make an appearance on the same fucking day. Could Clark's love life be any more confusing?
It was then that Oliver noticed Lois standing nearby, doing some blatant ogling of her own. Her arms were crossed tightly across her chest, and her throat quivered with unexpressed emotion as she watched the silent reunion of Clark Kent and Lana Lang.
"It's ridiculous, right?" Oliver slurred to Lois. "They've been at this for so long, they don't even need to talk anymore. They just go straight to emoting."
A choked sob escaped Lois's throat, and she dashed from the barn.
"Shit," Oliver hiccupped. "She's in love with him too?! No one told me I had to take a number and stand in fucking line!"
His voice grew more powerful with each word, so that by the end of his sentence he was yelling. Several party guests shot puzzled looks at him, but no one seemed to know, or care, what he was talking about. And predictably, Clark and Lana were too busy eye-fucking to even notice.
Oliver jumped as a hand came down softly on his shoulder, and he whipped around, assuming a sloppy fight stance.
"Whoa, put down your dukes, man, it's just me!" Jimmy put his own hands up in a show of peace. "Everything okay?" Jimmy eyed the champagne glass in Oliver's hand without much subtlety.
"The hell does it look like, Olsen? Of course everything's not okay! I'm the sad, drunk guy! Every wedding needs a sad, drunk guy, doesn't it?" Oliver spouted. He punctuated his statement with an enthusiastic gesture of his arms which resulted in losing his grip on the champagne flute, and it flew across the barn, landing on a hay bale.
"Oh, my God," Oliver went on, not noticing the glass. His face turned down unhappily. "Oh, man. I'm the sad, drunk guy. Oh, man."
He brought his hands up to his face in shame and embarrassment, feeling like he was about to cry. Jimmy braced himself for the coming onslaught of emotion, but then Oliver hiccupped again, and his cry face morphed back into generic drunk face.
Ever the reliable friend, Jimmy attempted to offer comfort anyway. "I guess you noticed the look that Lois was giving CK just now, huh?" he asked softly.
Oliver stared blurrily into Jimmy's four eyes—wait… two—wait, no… four… yep, four—and wondered if his feelings for Clark had become that obvious.
"Listen, man, I'm sorry things didn't work out between Lois and you," Jimmy went on. "But you're a great guy, you know? I'm sure you'll land yourself another catch in no time." Jimmy tapped Oliver's shoulder and nodded, seeming satisfied with his advice.
"You don't know what you're talking about," Oliver said, stumbling away from Jimmy and toward the refreshments table.
"Hey, come on, Ollie, I'm just trying to help," Jimmy said.
Oliver picked up an unopened bottle of champagne and popped the cork, allowing the excess foam to spray out over his hands before taking a deep drink straight from the spout. "Don't call me Ollie," he said, wiping bubbles off of his mouth with the sleeve of his tux.
"Don't you think you've had enough?" Jimmy persisted, his voice taking on a little more authority.
"You better hold onto tight to your new wifey," Oliver said, ignoring Jimmy's comment. "Seems like everyone is falling under the Kent love spell these days. We both know Chloe's not immune." He hiccupped again and burped softly.
Jimmy's face went white, and his fists clenched at his sides. He shook his head. "That's messed up, Queen," he whispered. "Enjoy your misery."
He turned on his heel and stalked away from Oliver who laughed stupidly as though Jimmy had just cracked a joke.
"This is bullshit," Oliver muttered, staggering toward the open door. He nearly tripped over another hay bale and laughed to himself. "Actual bullshit," he repeated. "Who gets married in a barn?"
He finally made it out into the cool autumn air and spotted the tractor parked nearby. Not wanting to walk all the way back to the farmhouse to be alone, he climbed onto the tractor and took a seat behind the wheel, loosening his tie and taking another long draft of the champagne.
Still feeling damp and uncomfortable from the muggy heat of too many people inside the barn, Oliver wriggled out of his suit jacket, mindful to keep the champagne bottle mostly upright, and let his jacket slip to the ground. He reclined slightly in the tractor seat, resting his feet on the steering wheel, and stared up into the sky. He felt startled when he saw the brilliance of the stars overhead, the nearly blinding half moon, and even a couple of meteors streaking by. He had forgotten how clear the night sky could be away from the city lights.
But as suddenly as his enjoyment had come, it was replaced by a feeling of envy for Clark. Envy for Clark's more or less traditional upbringing, for Clark's annoyingly abundant dating pool. Envy that Clark had been raised out here in such a quiet, peaceful place, full of love and starlight and haylofts and telescopes.
Another well of emotion began to flood up inside of Oliver, but this time, instead of an urge to cry, a completely different urge overtook him.
He began to sing at the top of his lungs.
"Stars shining bright above you!
Night breezes seem to whisper I love you!
Birds singing in the sycamore tree!
Dream a little dream of me!"
He paused to belch and take another drink.
"Say nighty-night and kiss me!
Just hold me tight and tell me you'll miss me!
While I'm alone and—"
Clark jogged out of the barn to see what was going on. He spotted Oliver lying back in the tractor seat with his feet resting on the steering wheel.
Clark made his way to the tractor.
"—blue as can be!" Oliver continued. "Dream a little dream of—"
"Oliver!" Clark yelled to get his attention.
"Oliver!" Oliver sang. "I mean me! I mean, Oliver is me! I'm me!"
"You're drunk," Clark supplied with a smirk.
Oliver glared at Clark, noticing him for the first time. "And you're spineless! You need to make up your damn mind!"
Clark simply smiled his good-natured smile at Oliver, somehow unable to be insulted by his words. It made Oliver insane.
"All right," Clark said reaching for the champagne bottle. "No driving for you. You can sleep here tonight."
Oliver yanked the champagne away before Clark could get at it. "Oh, great!" he shouted. "Great idea, Clark! A good old-fashioned slumber party. You, me, and your latest conquest, Lois Lane! Can we paint each other's toenails and talk about boys?!"
"My latest conquest? Jeez, Oliver, you have been drinking."
"Oh, don't pretend like you don't know how she feels, Clark," Oliver said, clumsily jumping off the tractor and getting up in Clark's face. "Don't pretend like you don't know about the lovelorn string of Smallvillians following you around like a row of ducking fucks!"
"Ducking…" Clark repeated, confused.
"Ducking…" Oliver attempted again, swaying on his feet. "Ducking… fucking… FUCK!"
"Okay, Oliver, I don't know what's going on, but why don't you give me the bottle, and we can talk about it?"
"What's the matter, Clark? You afraid of a little too much honesty? Sometimes I think this—", he held up the bottle, "—is the only way I can get your attention long enough to say what I really think."
Clark flattened his arms against his sides, clearly becoming uncomfortable. "What do you really think, Oliver?" he asked cautiously.
"How kind of you to ask," Oliver commented politely. "I'll tell you. I think that Clark Kent is a grade A chickenshit fence sitter, who not only can't decide on a person to be in love with, but who won't even stick to one gender!"
A shower of saliva accompanied Oliver's diatribe, and he gracelessly mopped his chin with his sleeve. Clark lowered his eyes, whether in sadness or anger, Oliver couldn't tell.
"You know that Lex was the only man I ever—" Clark began softly.
"And you're still hung up on him," Oliver interrupted.
"—and it was a long time ago," Clark continued, growing heated, "before I knew the kind of person he—"
"So, what. He coerced you?" Oliver jabbed.
"I didn't say that," Clark said. "And I'm not hung up on him. He betrayed me, and I hate him."
"You know what they say about love and hate, Clark," Oliver tsked.
"And I can't believe you would bring that up in such a hurtful way," Clark's voice broke. "I told you about Lex and me because I trusted you."
"You sure about that?" Oliver pressed. "'Cause you're starting to strike me as the type of guy who enjoys showing off the notches on his bedpost."
Clark was silent for a moment, his mouth hanging open. "Look," he finally said, "If this is about Lois and me, you should know that I have no interest in…"
"Yeah, well, she has interest," Oliver stated. "And so does Lana, 'cause, guess what, she came back. And so does Lex, I'm sure, if the bastard is still alive. I think it became pretty obvious that he still wants you when he tried to enchant you with his magic crystal ball."
Clark flinched painfully at the memory. "Oliver, you're way out of line right now," he warned.
"And to think I thought I had found an opening," Oliver laughed ironically. "Lana and Lex gone, Chloe getting married… But you like to keep them all dangling, don't you, CK?" Oliver emphasized Clark's initials like they were a curse.
"An opening," Clark said unsurely. "Oliver, what on earth are you—"
"I would never hurt you like Lex did," Oliver whispered, a sudden wave of emotion sweeping over him as stinging tears formed in his eyes.
Clark's own eyes widened as understanding occurred. "Oh," he breathed.
"Do you have any idea how hard you are to get a handle on?" Oliver pleaded.
"Don't call me that," Oliver said, wiping his sleeve over his eyes. He began to walk away from Clark. "I'm such a stupid fool. I'm sorry, Clark. I won't bother you anymore."
"Ollie, wait," Clark followed. "Is this what you were trying to tell me when you stopped by before?"
"Where is my fucking car?" Oliver half-sobbed, roaming aimlessly around the farm grounds.
"Is this why you wanted me to come with you to look for Lex?" Clark grabbed Oliver's arm and stopped his wandering.
"You can tell me that you're over him until the meteor rocks sprout legs and learn to riverdance, but I know he still has a hold on you," Oliver said, keeping his back turned.
Clark hesitated. "I just don't like the idea of flying off half-cocked and doing something we'll regret."
"You don't want to hurt him," Oliver stated.
Clark hesitated again. "I don't want to hurt anyone."
Oliver turned around to look into Clark's eyes. "He broke your heart," Oliver said. "Are you going to tell me you're completely over that?"
After a long pause, Clark shook his head, finally letting his walls drop. "No. No, I guess I'm not completely over it. Are you happy?"
Oliver shook his own head. "Your pain doesn't make me happy, Clark."
"Are you sure?"
Oliver was about to argue, but before he could respond, he felt his legs give out beneath him, and he landed on his ass in the dirt, spilling more champagne on the way down. He put the bottle down next to him and buried his face in his hands with a deep and ragged sigh. He was surprised to hear Clark hunkering down next to him and sitting at his side.
"You're going to mess up your tuxedo," Oliver said into his hands.
"Our friendship is worth more to me than my tuxedo, Ollie," Clark replied. Oliver felt his stomach leap at Clark's use of that stupid nickname. He lifted his head from his hands and stared at the barn, bright light and cheerful noises still emanating from the open door.
"Does that mean I haven't totally ruined our friendship?" he asked. He couldn't bring himself to look at Clark who remained silent for several more seconds.
"Why didn't you tell me how you felt before?" Clark said.
"I was waiting in line," Oliver quipped.
"Stop it, Oliver."
Another pause.
"I didn't think there was any point. I knew you didn't feel the same way. But then when you and Lex disappeared… Shit, Clark, I would've given anything to see you again. I didn't know if you were alive, I didn't know if you had taken…" Oliver paused, holding back his emotion. "…taken him back. And when finally I found you, I felt like things were different between us. Like, maybe… we were closer?" He glanced at Clark to check for a response, but Clark was gazing into the distance, thoughtful.
"But you were so young when you and Lex…" Oliver cleared his throat. "And, um, then Lana left you, and I didn't know if you were considering moving on at all, let alone with…" Pause. "Man, I'm drunk," he concluded.
Clark continued to stare at the barn, as if piecing together a massive jigsaw puzzle in his mind. His silence stretched on torturously until Oliver couldn't take it anymore.
"Jesus, Clark, say something. I'm cooking in my own juices here."
Clark shrugged his shoulders. "I mean… I guess I've thought about…" He scratched his face nervously. "I mean, I'm not really sure what gay or straight means for my… species, so when I have an attraction, I usually…" Clark folded his arms, feeling stupendously awkward. "I didn't know that you were…"
"That I was…" Oliver urged.
"…a fence sitter."
"Fuck you, I'm a fence sitter," Oliver argued quietly. "I'm not a fence sitter."
Clark shrugged again. "That's what you called me. You said I couldn't pick a gender. What about you?"
"Clark, I've picked a gender."
"But you and Lois…"
"I picked a gender since Lois," Oliver amended. "I decided that it was time to be my own man, not the man everyone else expects me to be."
"So… you're into guys," Clark stated.
"A guy," Oliver corrected.
"Hmm," Clark replied noncommittally.
"Yeah," Oliver agreed, rolling his eyes. "Hmm."
The distant strains of joy and good cheer continued to ring out from the barn. In Oliver's state of intoxication, the rhythmic clinking of glasses, the regular outbursts of laughter, and that obnoxious tinkling piano nearly put him into a trance. He was vaguely aware of a particularly overexcited shriek from the bride and could only imagine that Jimmy had shoved cake in her face or removed her garter or performed some other insipid wedding obligation. He suddenly wondered when he had become so jaded.
But before he could explore that thought further, Clark startled him by getting to his feet and reaching his hand out.
"What are we doing?" Oliver asked.
"I've decided that we need to finish this conversation when you're sober. Give me your hand."
Oliver shook his head. "I don't want to give you my hand. I want to talk."
Clark grabbed Oliver's hand in spite of his objections and pulled him to his feet. "Let's go back to the house," he said.
"The champagne…" Oliver protested.
"I'll get it later." He escorted Oliver toward the house, just forcefully enough that Oliver had no choice but to comply.
"Clark, please don't put me off."
"I'm not putting you off."
"It was hard enough for me to start this conversation…"
"I'll say," Clark agreed.
"And I would rather just get it over with now that we're in it," Oliver finished. "Please don't make me wait until tomorrow before you tell me what you're thinking."
Without breaking their stride, Clark planted a soft kiss on Oliver's cheek. "There," he said. "That's what I'm thinking."
They had arrived at the farmhouse, and Clark opened the door for Oliver. Oliver was nearly too stunned to walk through it, but somehow he made his feet cooperate with him. Once inside, he began his way to the living room couch, but in a sudden blur of color and sharp wind on his face, he found himself standing in the middle of Clark's bedroom.
"I'll take the couch tonight," Clark said. "You can have the bed."
Oliver blinked in disbelief. "So, just like that? You just speed me up to your room, tuck me in and everything is resolved?"
"Do you need me to tell you that I feel the same way?" Clark asked.
Oliver's mouth opened and closed like a fish out of water.
"I feel the same way," Clark said. Oliver lowered his eyes as he felt his face flush. "And besides, you're right. I've been sitting on the fence for way too long. It's time for me to make a choice. I mean… unless you want the couch…"
"No!" Oliver cried out a little too eagerly for his own taste. "I mean, no. The bed is fine," he attempted casually. "Clark, this doesn't make any sense. What are you telling me?"
"We'll talk about that tomorrow, okay?" Clark put a hand on Oliver's shoulder, and Oliver could feel the heat of it through his shirt. "Get some rest. I'm going back to the reception to help clean up." Clark turned to leave, but Oliver stopped him.
"What about Lana?"
Clark shook his head. "Lana is the past. I want to try this now." He gestured to the empty space between them with a sweet smile that made Oliver equal parts elated and inexplicably frustrated. How could this be so easy for Clark?
"You're unreal, you know that?" Oliver said.
Clark's smile became thoughtful, more intimate. "You're really something, yourself," he responded. Then his smile became mischievous. "And what a set of pipes you've got!" he declared jovially. "I had no idea you were a Mama Cass fan!"
Laughing out loud, Oliver crossed the room in two unbalanced strides and grabbed Clark's face roughly, pressing their lips together with a smack. Clark gasped but didn't fight the kiss, pulling Oliver into his massive embrace. They explored each other's mouths deeply, and it occurred to Oliver that he had never kissed so sloppily in his life.
But it also occurred to him that he had never been quite so attracted to the object of his kiss, so he let himself off the hook, pressing himself more firmly into the warmth against his chest. He reached inside Clark's tuxedo jacket and untucked his white dress shirt, feeling the gorgeous heat of Clark's skin against his hands, at which point, Clark disengaged and backed away.
"Slow down!" Clark giggled.
"Hey, if we're jumping off the fence, let's jump off the fence!" Oliver proclaimed and jumped into Clark's arms again with another ferocious lip lock. Clark broke the kiss a second time, breathless.
"This is why I wanted to have this conversation tomorrow," he panted. "I want to do this right. I want us to take it slow. To enjoy it."
"I am enjoying it!" Oliver exclaimed, and bounced forward again. He growled softly when Clark continued to deny him access.
"I've rushed into things in the past, Oliver," Clark said. "It didn't end well."
Oliver's smile fell from his face. "Lex."
"I know that this isn't the same thing," Clark assured him. "I just want… I just want us to be able to… I really like you, Ollie."
Warmth that he hadn't realized was possible spread through Oliver's chest and flowered into his extremities, tingling at the ends of his fingers and toes. His smile spread so wide across his face that his cheeks felt strained. He nodded his head.
"Okay," he said. "Okay. We'll take it slow."
"Okay," Clark repeated, echoing Oliver's goofy grin. "Good."
Clark put his hands in his pockets and rocked on his heels. "Well, you're drunk, and I don't want you to black all of this out tomorrow, so you better get some sleep."
"Yeah," Oliver nodded. "You're right."
"Yeah," Clark whispered.
"Well, good night," Oliver offered.
"Well, good night," Clark reciprocated.
They shared another warm look. Oliver marveled to himself at how horrible this day had started and how sweetly it was coming to a close. Clark ran a hand through his dark hair, and awkwardly made his way out of the bedroom, closing the door softly behind him.
"Fuck," Oliver breathed, smiling as he let himself drop onto Clark's bed. "No shit," he added.
He nearly jumped off of the bed in fright as Clark came storming back into the room.
"Goddamn it," was all Clark could say before ripping off his jacket, pushing Oliver down onto the bed, and climbing on top of him, covering him with voracious kisses.
"Mmmmmm," Oliver replied.


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