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Why this blog?
I am at heart an optimist.
Last year (2007) was a good year. I went on an unforgettable journey through China. My sponsor at Nokia in China was happy. And Miss Daisy (Õ░Åķ╗ä), the car I drove (see www.ontheroadinchina.com/nokiadiscoverchina) was auctioned off for the benefit of the China Youth Development Foundation. So far so good, except that the original purpose of me going on this journey remains unmet: I wanted to write a book about this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Sadly, this book is not going to happen any time soon. It takes more time than I have to write it. And, more to the point, the chances of success are small ŌĆō as they always are in publishing.
The idea, however, is not dead. I still want to paint a picture of a China as I have come to see it in the fifteen years that IŌĆÖve been in Greater China. It is a picture that appears quite a bit different than what I read about China in much of the Western media. It is different because it is shaped by experiences with the common people of China (ĶĆüńÖŠÕ¦ō) rather than experiences in big business or the formal study of Chinese culture or history. It is also different in that it is by and large more hopeful and positive.
I am starting this blog about the people ŌĆō the real people ŌĆō IŌĆÖve met during my stay and during my journeys in China for three reasons. First, I enjoy writing and have some stories to tell. Second, IŌĆÖd like to let people who have not had a chance to see as much of China as I have know a bit more about this fascinating country. I almost feel I owe it to the countless Chinese people whoŌĆÖve made my stays and journeys so memorable.
The third reason is that I have this thing about barriers between people. What kinds of barriers am I talking about? ItŌĆÖs the artificial barriers that we humans are expert at erecting ŌĆō the me or us versus them, the fences we draw around us based on membership of groups: country clubs or nationalities, fraternities or passports, sports teams or races. It is one of humanityŌĆÖs curses that we tend to focus on the 0.0001% that make us different rather than the 99.999% that we have in common. Take comfort in what we have in common, I say. As regards the differences, celebrate them and donŌĆÖt let them stand between us.
And with this an impossible task beginsŌĆ"
If in my life I had always known before starting something what it would take to succeed, I wouldnŌĆÖt have done a whole lot. As I start writing these pages, I once again donŌĆÖt know what IŌĆÖm getting myself into. Thank goodness.
For a long time now IŌĆÖve been intensely curious about China and its people. So much so that by you could even call it a passion, a passion that makes me want to share my encounters and observations. Sometimes an article will be no more than a photo with a thought, at other times it may be a whole essay. On occasion an entry will take me right to the heart of an issue in China; just as likely it will be only tangentially related.
Regardless, all my writing comes from my heart.


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Even when every precaution is taken to ensure compliance with the civil procedure rules (CPR), given the ever-increasing volume of claims it is inevitable that some cases will fall foul of the strict timeframes laid down in the rules.
If the deadline relating to the acknowledgment of the service of proceedings is missed, the Trust may find that default judgment is obtained against them.
The law - CPR Part 13
CPR 13.2 and 13.3 contain the court rules that cover the setting aside of default judgment. The court must allow an application to set aside default judgment if that judgment has been wrongly entered (CPR 13.2) but the court also has discretion to set aside a default judgment (CPR 13.3).
CPR 13.3 has two strands (and an applicant can apply with reference to either or both):
- CPR 13.3(1)(a): The court requires the defendant to show a 'real prospect of successfully defending the claim' (this requires obtaining evidence to support the application);or
- CPR13.3(1)(b): 'some other good reason' why the default judgment should be set aside or be varied or the defendant should be allowed to defend the claim.
The court will also consider whether the application was made promptly; whether an applicant 'had acted with all reasonable celerity in the circumstances' (Regency Rolls Limited and Anor –v- Carnall [2000] EWCA (Civ) 379).
A defendant should always attempt to explain any delay and stress (if applicable) that there will be no prejudice to the claimant if the judgment is set aside.
Hockley -v- North Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Trust (unreported) (19 September 2014)
In Hockley the defendant had failed to file an acknowledgement of service within the 14 days permitted by CPR 10.3(1), filing the acknowledgment 13 days late. The claimant secured default judgment, which was subsequently set aside following the defendant's application, which was made utilising the 'some other good reason' strand of CPR 13.3(1). The claimant sought to have the default judgment restored.
On appeal, Judge Jeremy Richardson QC was of the view that the defendant's default was 'serious', and that CPR 3.9 (relating to application for relief from sanctions) was relevant. He noted that the defendant did not file a draft defence (or other material) with their application so as to allow the court to conclude that there was a real prospect of defending the claim.
The starting point was to show there was a good reason for setting aside the default judgment. It was held that the defendant had failed to show a good reason. Further that the filing of an acknowledgment of service is not a trivial or unimportant step in the litigation as shown by the adverse consequences attached to the failure to do so.
The judge was of the view that the three stage test in Denton had considerable relevance to an application to set aside default judgment on the 'good reason' ground, in that there has to be a genuinely good reason and the court must embrace the scrutiny of the seriousness of the default and why it occurred.
This case is helpful in clarifying the position regarding sanction and default in a post Mitchell and Denton era. It serves as a reminder that evidence in support of an application to set aside a default judgment is crucial. Also, using both strands of CPR 13.3 will provide greater strength to an application. An application referencing 'some other good reason' alone should be avoided.
Tips for case managers: to avoid default judgment
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- When proceedings are received, notify the NHS LA immediately.
- Highlight clearly that proceedings have been served and the date of service, so that the document is not misinterpreted as general post.
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I decided to walk through Old Town and make my way over to the Magnificent Mile. The luxury stores seemed most spectacular on a sleek, moonstone grey rainy day.
I like to pop in and out of stores in the Water Tower. There is a Henry Bendel store that opened up several years ago and also a super cute and brainy Marble Store.
Henri Bendel is one of the stores that Gossip Girl's Blair shopped from. It originated from New York in 1895, their iconic print is a vertical white and brown stripes, and Henri also assisted Coco Chanel in bringing some of her items to America from Paris. How romantic!! <3
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Though I couldn't get pix inside, I saw that stacking lots of bracelets were totally in in the store. Yippu! >:D
Though I am not a big Gossip Girl fan, I know that my sister and also Ms. Ariell are! Maybe Ariell will come to Chicago one day and check out the store...
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I also was highly interested in The Marble store, a place filled with games and books to exercise your brain! I got to play a bit of Anomia, a card game whose name means "not to know". It is a phenomenon when you stall and can't think of an answer, something I do at times. Playing the game a lot is said to help lower the time you stall when you are thinking with a lot of pressure put on you.I also got to play with these little things called Brain Drops. They expand in water and you can pop them at people! A few of them were popped at me and totally caught me by surprise! XD
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Camino Real. Tennessee Williams' 1953 stream-of-consciousness fantasia set in a timeless no man's land is difficult to stage. The largely plotless drama revolving around broken dreams and futile attempts to escape the confines of a dead-end, vaguely Latin American seaport features a staggering 36 characters and many extras. Some of them are products solely of Williams' imagination. Others are figures from legend and history, such as Don Quixote, Jacques Casanova, and Lord Byron. Biz Duncan's set design for Actors Theatre's ambitious but otherwise arrhythmic, navel-gazing production manages to conjure Williams' claustrophobic dreamscape with its high yet flimsy-looking walls. To their credit, directors Christian Phillips and Keith Phillips explore every corner of the space, setting scenes at ground level, overhead on balconies, and even up and down the aisles that flank the seating area. Unfortunately, the acting and pacing of the production don't live up to the creativity of the set. Each of the 16 multiple-part-playing cast members seems to be starring in his or her individual, private play. Williams helpfully announces each of the 16 scenes (or "blocks") in his play as it progresses. The blocks do not go by fast enough. Through Jan. 12 at Actors Theatre of San Francisco, 855 Bush (at Mason), S.F. Tickets are $20-$30; call 345-1287 or visit www.actorstheatresf.org. (Chloe Veltman) Reviewed Nov. 14.
Cirque du Soleil: Kooza. The last few Cirque du Soleil touring shows (Dralion, Varekai, Corteo) were so slick and so mass-marketed to general audiences that the action under the blue and yellow tent had become ho-hum. The company had strayed from circus' roots of bona fide danger and mystery and become quite Disneyfied. Not so with Kooza, easily its best since the deliciously dark Quidam premiered more than a decade ago. Directed by David Shiner (who upstaged Bill Irwin in the Tony Award–winning clown extravaganza Fool Moon), this production feels like a heart-pumping cocaine binge for thrill addicts. The Indian-themed band has no problem blasting it out like Metallica while Darth Maul jump-ropers run like hamsters inside the mammoth "death wheel." One misstep could lead to devastating injury in many of these acts. A high-wire performer did indeed slip the night I attended, and was left precariously hanging by one arm as a reminder of the risks being taken for our entertainment. There's a peeing dog, a unicycle contortion act, Vegas skull girls, and a brilliant pickpocket, as well as clowns who are genuinely funny. And while this show is darker (one sinister character enters covered in crawling sewer rats), it is still beautifully grounded in the dreams — and nightmares — of a child. Through Jan. 20 behind AT&T Park, 24 Willie Mays Plaza (at Third and King sts.), S.F. Tickets are $38.50-$90; call 800-678-5440 or visit www.cirquedusoleil.com. (Nathaniel Eaton) Reviewed Dec. 12.
Mrs. Bob Cratchit's Wild Christmas Binge. Christopher Durang's inane yet witty spoof on Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol might look at the very outset like a faithful retelling of the Victorian novelist's yuletide favorite. But things quickly derail. Instead of focusing on Ebenezer Scrooge's heart-warming journey from sourpuss to sweetheart, Durang turns his attention to Cratchit's wife, a hard-bitten protofeminist whose idea of a fun way to spend the holiday season (as Durang, not Dickens, would have it) is getting drunk alone in a bar before throwing herself off a nearby bridge. From the random appearances of characters from other Dickens novels such as Oliver Twist and The Old Curiosity Shop to the helium-filled song lyrics ("Be happy and perky, you're gonna eat turkey/Be snippy and snappy, 'cause Christmas is happy," etc.) Durang makes an eggnog shake out of Dickens' fable. SF Playhouse's cast and production team appear to relish every sip. Under Joy Carlin's bold but punctilious direction, the actors gleefully stamp up and down on set designer Kim A. Tolman's massive three-dimensional reconstructions of dog-eared hardback books, making a strong statement about the play's irreverent approach to so-called "classics." Scenes like the one in which Bob Cratchit and his children unwittingly torture the carol-hating Scrooge with their painful rendition of "Silent Night" performed at an insufferably slow pace hilariously send up hackneyed Christmas traditions. Ironically, the annual ritual of performing A Christmas Carol has to be among the most hackneyed of all. Through Jan. 12 at SF Playhouse, 533 Sutter (at Powell), S.F. Tickets are $38; call 677-9596 or visit www.sfplayhouse.org. (C.V.) Reviewed Dec. 19.
The Shaker Chair. Shotgun Players and Encore Theatre Company's stylishly minimalist coproduction of an insubstantial activism play by Canadian dramatist Adam Bock tells the story of a 63-year-old woman's journey from complacency to action in the face of an environmental disaster (a sewage spill at a nearby pig farm). The drama takes as its central symbol an austere piece of furniture: a chair designed by the Shakers, a puritanical sect best known for hard work, cleanliness, and no-nonsense approach to product design. The simple, high-backed chair occupies center stage in director Tracy Ward's sparsely designed production, symbolizing Bock's exploration of the tension between passivity and activity. Yet the drama fails to exploit the fascinating paradox embodied by the chair to the full. Despite the vagueness of the activist message, the garbled histrionics of the plot, and the flimsy characters, you get a hint that there may be a play of real substance dying to burst out of the confines of its 65-minute cage. Through Jan. 27 at the Ashby Stage, 1901 Ashby (at Martin Luther King Jr. Way), Berkeley. Tickets are $20-$30; call 510-841-6500 or visit www.shotgunplayers.org. (C.V.) Reviewed Jan. 2.
Shopping! The Musical. The world is made up of two kinds of people — those who like musical revues and those who really, really don't. Writer and director Morris Bobrow's original compilation of song and skits is unlikely to convert anyone, but its 80 minutes are filled with plenty of amusing harmonized insights into everyone's favorite pastime. Who hasn't gritted their teeth at the quasi-ethnic knickknacks at street fairs? And, yeah, what exactly are handling fees? The evening could do with more variety of musical and performance styles; it falls back too often on the softly building show tune and the big-eyed, winking delivery. But as they enter the third year of their run in March, Bobrow and his cast and crew have honed an enjoyable formula that keeps you smiling — if not always singing — along. Ongoing at the Shelton Theater, 533 Sutter (at Powell), S.F. Tickets are $27-$29; call 392-8860 or visit www. shoppingthemusical.com. (Molly Rhodes) Reviewed Jan. 2.


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The doctors (and nurses) are in new medical shows
If Marcus Welby were on call today, he'd probably have a heart attack. Today's TV doctors are too busy juggling psychotic patients, sleep deprivation, drug addiction, budget-slashing bosses, supply-closet trysts, ER shootouts, helicopter crashes and hallucinations to practice bedside manners.
There's one matter, though, that they don't have to worry about: employment.
Medical series have never been healthier, with three new network dramas - "Three Rivers," "Mercy" and "Trauma" - joining an already crowded field that includes "House," "Grey's Anatomy," "Private Practice" and "Scrubs," which returns midseason.
Local stations have found room in their afternoon schedules for both "The Doctors," a medical version of "The View," and "The Dr. Oz Show," which comes with a referral from Oprah Winfrey.
"With the big three - the legal show, the cop show, the medical show - they all have kind of built-in stakes," "Trauma" creator Dario Scardapane said. "It's life or death, and nobody's numb to life or death."
MORE ACTIONScardapane doubles down on his bet that viewers won't be bored by ratcheting up the action. The paramedics and docs of his San Francisco-based "Trauma" move at speeds that make the "ER" staff seem to be operating in slow motion. The series kicked off with an in-air explosion that must have cost as much as half of Jay Leno's salary. In "Three Rivers," the Pittsburgh team appears to be fueled on Red Bull, racing cross country in thunderstorms to procure organs in "Beat the Clock" fashion.
REALISM RULES The success of "CSI" has also convinced networks that they can take audiences into the belly of the beast - literally. "I'm struck by how realistic today's medical shows are," said Alfre Woodard, who earned two Emmy nominations in the 1980s for her work on "St. Elsewhere" and now punches in at "Three Rivers." "I don't think we ever actually saw a heart or lung on 'St. Elsewhere.' Now, you know, some of the viewers could practically help with the procedures."
NURSES, TOO. "Mercy" separates itself from the majority of past efforts by concentrating on the nurses rather than the doctors, an approach also taken this past summer by cable's "Nurse Jackie" and "Hawthorne." These underpaid, underappreciated figures, toiling away in New Jersey, offer a blue-collar version of "Sex and the City," with grumblings, gaiety and grogginess exchanged over beer rather than Cosmopolitans.
It's a radical, and welcome, departure from past decades, in which the profession's main function appeared to be servicing the doctors, both in and out of the operating room. "In working on this role, it's become more and more clear that nurses are sort of the backbone of our hospital system," said Taylor Schilling, who stars in "Mercy" as a caretaker who's just back from Iraq. "There's this period of time before the doctor comes in and after the doctor leaves when a patient is with their nurses. It's very, really exciting."
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FROM sports star to star sports presenter, Dara O Cinnéide was recognised as the Irish-language Television Broadcaster of the Year at the Oireachtas media awards in Galway on Friday.
Former All-Ireland winning Kerry captain Dara was awarded the title for excellence in his presenting of weekly TG4 programme Seó Spóirt; one of the channel's most watched shows.
Dara was not the only Kerry person of renown on the night. Baile an Eanaigh native Sinéad Ní Uallacháin received the award for Radio Series of the Year along with her colleagues on the Cormac a Cuig programme (presented by Cormac O hEadhra) on Raidió na Gaeltachta.


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Santa Fe 10, Houston Lee 0
HOUSTON – The Santa Fe Lady Indians beat Houston Lee 10-0 in the opening game of the 4A playoffs on Monday at Barnett Stadium.
Santa Fe scored five goals in each half of the victory.
Sierra Peloquin scored 4 goals while Rachel Ballew, Angel Cohen, Caitlyn Bilbrey, Alexis Gonzalez, Taylor Tyson and Alison Devries each tallied a goal.
Sara Cox, Cassidy Chambers and Caitlyn Bilbrey each had two assists.
Angel Cohen, Meagan Otto, Kyndal Kennedy and Madison Bilbrey each added an assist.
The Lady Indians next play today's winner of the Kingwood Park vs. Baytown Lee.
Clear Springs 2, Clear Creek 0
LEAGUE CITY – The Clear Springs girls soccer team defeated Clear Creek to clinch its first district championship in front of a big home crowd on Senior Night.
Freshman Hailey Burke scored her first goal to put the Chargers up, 1-0, in first half.
Sophomore Lauren Rutherford put the game on ice with a lone goal in the second.
The Chargers will face Fort Bend Kempner later this week.


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Rooms, services Just planning a trip to Turkey? We suggest you check the options provided by Hotel Nena Istanbul. The hotel is offering 29 nicely furnished rooms to stay in to those seeking accommodation in Istanbul. You are also welcome at the hotel for a fine local meal in the restaurant. If necessary, parking is available nearby. You may also rent a car or join an organized city tour to discover all must-sees of the area. Nearby boat rental and ballontrip opportunities may provide an excellent option for those who love to spend their leisure time actively. The café and the bar are an ideal place to host a personal meeting or a pleasant evening talk. In the safe your valuables can be the safely secured. In case you'd bring your laptop along, you may go online via wireless Internet connection (WiFi) available at the hotel. You can find the exact list of services provided by Hotel Nena Istanbul (including those for extra fees) and the exact equipment of the rooms on the information sheet below.
Payment For the reservation you may need to provide advance payment by credit card or credit card guarantee, depending on the exact date, room and price.
Arrival, opening hours The earliest time to check in to your room is 12:00, the latest time to check out of your room is 13:00. The personnel of the hotel can speak with you in Turkish and English languages.
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Organized sightseeing nearby, Car rental nearby, Boat rental nearby, Hot air balloon nearby
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Garden, Bar, Cafe, Elevator, Safe deposit box, Roof garden
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I Want to Be Treated Like a Baby For the Rest of Life
Personal Stories, Advice, and Support 401 People
I Just Love Being Dressed As A BabyFor me nothing is more satisfying and rewarding than to get myself dressed ready for bed at 5, 6 or 7 in the evening. Getting ready for bed for me is to be dressed as I once was many years ago, as a baby. Thick nappies and booster pads, soft plastic pants, nursery print T-shirt...
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I am 18 and terrified of growing up.my mom would not understand if I told her. I am totally blind and she thinks that is why I stay in my room all the time. What she does not know is that I dream and long for a mother who understands, a mother who will plan my day and feed me and play with me and rock me to sleep...
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Babyboy18m23 22-25, M 1 Response 1 Jul 19, 2015
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Love To Be Babied In Online Chatim lynsbabyboy searching for a woman to mother me online my IM is ky_blue_tater at yahoo dot com looking forward to being your bouncing baby boy love lynsbabyboy
Please pm me if you want to be my mummy.You decide on age and all of that I just do as I am told and speak baby. Thanks
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A mommy to treat me like a babyand do all the baby things with me and for me would be wonderful
Huggiesbaby91 26-30, M 2 Responses 0 Oct 18, 2015
Kind of new to this, will be ordering somestuff soon (adult sized baby clothes, adult diapers, bottles, etc) but the idea of a "daddy" intrigues me..
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My Storyhey everyone this is not Alex091 this is Alexis091. Thanks for the Comments i think that if i do them my mom will treated me like a baby for the rest of my life. i will love being treated like a baby for the rest of my life i will sleep in a crib,drink from a bottle and eat baby...
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For the serious angler, the 24' is loaded with fishing features like a 385-quart forward center locking fish box with six-rod storage, 61-quart transom bait box and 25-gallon recirculating livewell. The padded leaning post with four rocket launchers and a fiberglass electronics panel for flush mounting applications top-off the extraordinary standard features.Regulator 24 FSHull Shape Deep VeeBeam 8 ft 6 inMinimum Draft 2 ft 0 inMaximum Draft 3 ft 0 inDeadrise 24 ? at TransomDry Weight 4400 lbsEngine Type Outboard 4SFuel Tanks (150 Gallons)Manufacturer Provided DescriptionTrue to its sportfishing heritage, the 24 sports the legendary Regulator ride that is as soft and dry as it is reliable. Reinforced with Regulators exclusive Fiberglass Grillage System, the 24 can take you to your favorite destination, whether its the canyons 80 miles offshore or that hurricane hole for a relaxing afternoon with the family. For the serious angler, the 24 is loaded with fishing features like a 385-quart forward center locking fish box with six-rod storage, 61-quart transom bait box and 25-gallon recirculating livewell. The padded leaning post with four rocket launchers and a fiberglass electronics panel for flush mounting applications top-off the extraordinary standard features. Other options for the dedicated angler include a custom tackle center located behind the helm seat; SuperSport leaning post with flip-up cushion with convenient tackle storage, nine rocket launchers, room underneath for a 94-quart cooler; 16 Lee Sidewinder outriggers with laydown mounts; and five-rod rocket launcher available on with the fiberglass T-top model.The Regulator 24 FS is a unique center console offering fishing functionality and family appeal. The standard 58 enclosed head compartment with standard portable marine toilet or optional factory-installed upgrade with holding tank and overboard/dockside discharge is a feature thats appreciated by family and crew alike. Padded forward seating area is ideal for relaxing in the sun or bait rigging in comfort.Specs248865,204 lbs. (Single)5350 lbs. (Twin)150 Gallons35024 degrees2436 (single O/B)32 (twin O/B)FeaturesCONSOLE? Teleflex Seastar Hydraulic Steering?? Ritchie Blue Face Supersport Compass?? Fiberglass-Linered Stand-Up Head Compartment w/ Portable Marine Toilet?? EZ-View Flush-Mount Electronic Mounting Face?? Breakered Electrical System?? Dual Battery System with Battery Switch?? Frameless Tempered Glass Windshield?? Glove Box w/Acrylic White Lid?? Recessed Comfort Footrest w/ Access? Upholstered Console Seating for Two?? Stainless Steel Cup Holders (2)?? Stainless Steel Console Handrails (2)FISHING EQUIPMENT? SuperSport Leaning Post w/ footrest, SS Handrail and Cooler Storage? Illuminated Forward Fish Boxes (2)?? Saltwater Wash Down & Livewell Plumbing?? 68 qt. Insulated Cooler under Forward Console Seat?? Stainless Steel Rod Holders (4)?? Insulated Transom Bait Box?? In-Deck Locking Rod StorageDECK AND COCKPIT? 360? Coaming Pads?? Dual Fuel Fills?? Stainless Steel 12X16 Trim Tabs w/Indicator Switch? Cockpit Lighting?? Bilge Pump w/ Automatic Float Switch?? Springline and Cockpit Cleats w/ Hawse Pipes?? Stainless Steel Hardware Thru Bolted w/ Elastic Stop Nuts?? Stainless Steel In-Deck Bow and Transom Turndown Handrails? Walk Thru Transom w/ Door?? Stainless Steel Thru Hull Fittings?? Self Bailing Cockpit?? Forward Deck Anchor Locker w/ Rope Storage?? Molded Non-Skid on Horizontal Surfaces?? Transom Mounted Swim Ladder BracketPOWER OPTIONSSingle Yamaha F350 HP 4-Stroke Engine*?w/ digital electronic control and power assist steeringTwin Yamaha F150 HP 4-Stroke Engines**DisclaimerThe Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
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Gynecomastia is a condition which leads to enlargement of glandular tissue in male breasts. The condition can occur during infancy or even puberty. It results from immune imbalance. An excess of estrogen, which is a female hormone is released in the male body. An excess of estrogen when compared to the male hormones (androgens) leads to development of the condition. The condition can also result from drug abuse and other conditions. Some of the medical conditions that gynecomastia is associated with include hyperthyroidism, cirrhosis of the liver and kidney failure. The condition can be treated through use of both surgical and medications.
Now when you already know what is gynecomastia let me show how it can be treated.
Medication used to treat gynecomastia
Testosterone replacement
For older men who have low levels of testosterone hormone, which has been associated with the development of the condition, they can be offered testosterone hormone replacement therapy. The doctor will assess your testosterone hormone levels before he can recommend the treatment. If you have normal testosterone levels, then the doctor will not use the method because it is only effective to those who have low testosterone levels.
Clomiphene use in treating gynecomastia
This is a drug that can be used for up to a period of 6 months to get rid of the condition, after you visit your doctor, he will advise you on how to make use of the drug and within a period of about six months you will see great improvements. The method has been tried and it has been proved to be very effective in getting rid of men breasts.
The selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM)
This is a therapy that is aimed at getting rid of the male breasts. The therapy is applied in cases where patients are suffering from gynecomastia that is very painful. In order to make use of the therapy and get rid of the man boobs effectively, you should ensure you have consulted experienced doctors who know how to apply the therapy well.
Administering Danazol
This is a synthetic derivative of testosterone that is administered to decrease the production of estrogen in the body. After the production of estrogen has been inhibited, it is very easy to get rid of the male boobs. This is an effective method which you can try if you have been affected by the boobs.
Surgical treatments
In cases where drug therapies have not produced results when trying to get rid of the male boobs, you can resort to making use of surgery. The surgery can be used to get rid of excess mass from your boobs. The method is very effective because the surgeons will address the problem directly. In order to be assured of great results, you should consider consulting surgeons who are known to offer the best services. You will easily know about such surgeons after you ask around. If there are people in your neighborhood who have ever been served before you, they will easily refer you to the best gynecomastia surgeon who will address the problem in a professional way.


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Type: Truvative
Application: MTB
Color: Matt Black
Thickness: 4 mm
Pitch: 104 mm
Material: Steel
Gear: 38 teeth
38 teeth, black
TRUVATIV Chain Ring "Single"
4-arm, 104mm circle diameter, steel, self-service package
without shifting ramps
Originalnumber 11.6215.133.000
Truvativ has been a subsidiary of SRAM Corp since 2005 and really completes the SRAM group as a producer of technical bicycle parts that enable high performance. The Truvativ product range includes bearing cups and bracket axles that are used in combination with cranksets for mountain bikes and road bikes.
SRAM Corp. is a privately owned American company that produces bicycle parts. SRAM was founded in 1987 in Chicago, Illinois (USA). SRAM manufactures mountain bike derailleurs, gear shifters, chains and cassettes. It also offers a range of gear adjusters, brake levers and drum brakes for regular city bikes. In October 2006, SRAM introduced a complete group (all moving components) for road bikes.
SRAM's number one competition in the business is Shimano. SRAM has only a small share of the mountain bike parts market. In October 2006 SRAM started manufacturing parts for road bikes, like its competitors Shimano and Campagnolo. Over the years, SRAM has taken over companies like RockShox (mountain bike suspension), Avid (mountain bike brakes) and Truvativ (bicycle parts), which now make up the SRAM Group.
This allows SRAM to offer a product range that includes a complete range of mountain bike parts and to better compete with Shimano, which also marketed a complete mountain bike group.
SRAM produces groups in various price-quality classes, each with a different name. Derailleurs and shifters are sold in sets in various price-quality classes too. In addition, SRAM sells shifters that are compatible with Shimano products. These so-called trigger and grip shifters use a different system than Shimano products. Some cyclists opt for the SRAM system, as they find it much more convenient. SRAM chains and cassettes are compatible with Shimano either way and are sold separately from other sets of parts. This is another reason why some cyclists will opt for SRAM products in combination with Shimano parts, as these components are lighter, better looking and/or cheaper than Shimano products.


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Alliance française de Karachi hosts for the fourth year a recreative day organized for 130 children and young adults from AURA (AL-Umeed Rehabilitation Association),
Tuesday 7 February 2017
10.00 am to 2.00 pm
Join us to meet children and their monitors of Aura
for a recreative exchange with them (games & songs...)
Dedicated to ABAN JAMAL, Philanthropist
- Aura was founded by Dr. Rubi Abbasi, friend of Aban Jamal, in 1985-1986, in the memory of her son who was physically disabled, died at the age of 6 years.
- Aban Jamal took that cause of AURA and became the president in 1987. She worked hard and did great promotion for recognition of AURA organization and reunite the funds to run this organization.
- Today, AURA look after 130 physically disabled children between the ages of 5 to 15 years old.
An Exclusive Treatment & Rehabilitation Day Center of Excellence, AURA is first of its kind in Pakistan. Catering to the needs of the "differently able" brain injured children and young adults, suffering from CEREBRAL PALSY, it started only as a Treatment Center in 1985, operating from a two roomed rented premises in PECHS Karachi. It was the 'Brain child' of Dr Ruby Abbasi, who had received training in the BOBATH techniques in 1984 at the Bobath Center in UK. This was as a result of the traumatic experience of her youngest son Bilal, falling prey to Viral Encephalitis at the age of 2.5 years. He was Wheel Chair bound till the end of his life. (November 29th 2005).
ALUMEED REHABILITATION ASSOCIATION (AURA), a non-profit making NGO was formed by her along with her husband Dr Major (Retd) Anwar Ahmed and other affected parents, Doctors, qualified Therapists (initially trained by Dr Ruby Abbasi in these techniques) and Social workers, in 1989. It was registered with the Directorate of Social Welfare, Province of Sindh Pakistan. Running exclusively on Donations, AURA gained the Tax Exemption status in Pakistan and in the USA, for this purpose in 1992. Annual Accounts are audited by a Chartered Accountant as per the law.
AURA Treatment & Rehabilitation Center for Cerebral Palsy is now functioning out of a spacious custom built building in Gulistan e Jauhar, Karachi since the year 2000, where the program tailored to the individual needs of these "Special" persons is offered by the dedicated Trained Technical as well as Auxiliary staff, supervised by the Principal (highly qualified Therapist) foreign qualified Occupational Therapist consultant and an Administrator. Members of the Board of AURA, offer their voluntary services for the scrupulous running of the Association, which is not possible without the philanthropy of our valuable donors.
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Rumor: Devil May Cry 5, Resident Evil 2 Remake, Mother 3, Animal Crossing, Pokemon, Metroid Prime 4 and more detailed
Nov 13, 2017 | 7 Comments
There are soldiers everywhere, stay low and never walk into the open without scouting first and tagging with your biniculars.
The next area should lead up either right or left. Go right and up the hill to find guards and a generator. Kill the guards or run past. Really nothing here but intel and weapon parts, so kill them or don't then head down the hill and ontot he next area.
If you do decide to kill everyone and anything that moves in super awesome bullet time be sure to mask your shots with the generator that is plinking and banging on the rooftop.
Be careful as you will have to leap over to the roof and a fall could kill you depending on game difficulty.


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Son 'feels no hatred' as driver who killed mother in crash after wedding jailed
A man whose mother was killed on her way home from his wedding by a speeding drink-driver has said he feels "no hatred" towards the motorist.
Martin Colquhoun said his family are "happy" with the sentence after Steven Bennie, 21, was jailed for seven-and-a-half years.
Mr Colquhoun's mother Mary Laurie, also known as Marie, was travelling home from the wedding celebrations in November last year when the taxi she and her husband had just got into was hit by Bennie's car while it was being chased by police in Glasgow.
The 57-year-old, from the Easterhouse area of Glasgow, lost consciousness minutes after being thrown through a window of the cab in the collision at the junction of Edinburgh Road and Springboig Road.
Speaking outside the High Court in Glasgow, where Bennie was sentenced on Friday, Mr Colquhoun said: "We got what we expected. It's never enough compared to what we lost but we got enough for us to be happy today."
Surrounded by family members, he reflected on how the wedding celebrations turned to tragedy within the space of a few hours.
He said: "It was obviously one of the happiest days of my life, getting married, seeing all my family happy, and for that to turn so quickly, it was probably one of the most poignant moments of my life really, to see that happen.
"I'll never forget those two days, you always remember your wedding day, it's one of the highlights of your life, and then to lose your mother the next day in such tragic circumstances is going to be tough, it's tough for the whole family."
Asked about his feelings towards Bennie, he added: "He's not in my thoughts. He's just a boy that had a bad experience and he has caused a death.
"Let's hope he can manage to get over the fact that he has killed somebody. I've no hatred, I don't want to be filled with anger."
Bennie, of Pettigrew Street, Glasgow, pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving at a hearing last month, and also admitted driving while over the legal alcohol limit and driving without the right licence and insurance.
He was disqualified from driving for 10 years and was also sentenced to eight months for drink-driving and disqualified for one year, with the terms to run concurrently.
Sentencing Bennie, judge Lord Boyd said: "On the 29th of November last year, Mary Laurie was returning home with her husband from what must've been one of the happiest days of her life, her son's wedding.
"In an instant that life was gone and a family who had just been celebrating were left to mourn that loss.
"It's difficult to imagine a more serious level of dangerous driving than you displayed. "
During the earlier hearing, the court was told Bennie reached speeds of up to 80mph in a 30mph zone in an effort to shake off the police pursuit.
Police had become suspicious of the Vauxhall Astra he was driving when he stopped to eat takeaway ice-cream at Springhill industrial estate with a friend in the early hours of Sunday November 29.
Bennie, who was 20 at the time, declared ''F***, I've not got a licence'' when he saw the police van approach and he drove off, with officers in pursuit.
Meanwhile, Mrs Laurie - carrying a bouquet of flowers from the wedding in Ayrshire - hailed a taxi at about 1.30am for the last leg of her journey home.
Just as the taxi turned on to Edinburgh Road, Bennie's vehicle came across the junction through a red light and collided with the side of the taxi.
Mrs Laurie was taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary, where she was pronounced dead as a result of head and chest injuries.
Her husband James suffered seven rib fractures and a laceration to his liver, while Bennie's passenger was taken to A&E after being trapped in the crash.
Defence counsel John McElroy said his client is filled with remorse.
He said: "Clearly as a result of lamentable choices, the accused on November 29 caused and accepts causing the untimely and tragic death of Mrs Mary Laurie and very serious injuries sustained by Mr James Laurie.
"It is clear that he has inflicted a catastrophic loss on the Laurie family and nothing he can do or say will ever bring comfort to those family members present here today.
"He is, however, full of remorse for the devastation he has caused and will have to live with the tragic consequences of his decisions for the rest of his life."


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Well, why is this blog here? What is it all about?
First and foremost, it is about me and my journey through pregnancy in a foreign land, albeit a land where I have now lived for almost two years. However, once we discovered that we were going to have a baby, a whole new realm opened up: babyworld.
So, a little more about me: most people call me Kat, I'm English but live in Stockholm (the one that's the capital of Sweden) with my husband of six months (no, we're not quite having a honeymoon baby – almost, but not quite!) and our first baby is due in late April/early May.
So, babyworld… I am one of those people who has to research everything – I just feel happier if I know as much as I can about any new topic. So you can imagine that I through myself into the new world of pregnancy and bought every book and magazine that I could lay my hands on. Then I got scared… Babyworld is a very scary place at first – everything is new, everything is different and everyone has an opinion of how you should behave now that you are carrying an unborn child.
Really what this blog is about then is my thoughts, feelings and discoveries about this new journey on which we have embarked.
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"Excellent care for mum from fabulous team on ward 7"
About: Wishaw General Hospital / General Medicine Wishaw General Hospital General Medicine ML2 0DP
Posted by Happy Family (as ),
Mum was admitted to Ward 7 in early January after an illness in the festive period.
Mum suffers from Dementia and as such, no specific care facility exits for this condition within the hospital. My Mum received the best care from fabulous staff in this department who recognised her problems and assisted in making her prolonged stay (1 month) manageable.
As a family we received excellent guidance from senior nursing staff and this made us more relaxed and able to cope with the changes that affected Mum. The communication between Senior and Junior staff was excellent and everyone new my Mum and the care she needed.
All in all the staff on this ward make a fabulous team. Thank you all very much indeed.
Response from Gillian McAuley, Chief of Nursing Services, Wishaw General Hospital, NHS Lanarkshire 2 years ago
Dear Happy Family,
Many thanks for take the time to share your postive experience with us. The team in Ward 7 will be delighted to know that you felt the care, communication and guidance was excellant, which made you feel more relaxed.
The team in Ward 7 under the leadership of Senior Charge Nurse Douglas, strive to deliver excellant care and your feedback is really important to us.
I do hope your mum is making a good recovery.
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The New Lexington Fire Department is opening its doors to the public.
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Saturday afternoon to celebrate the grand opening of the new station and municipal building. Government officials agree that the old station, built in 1887, was no longer functional for the firefighters.
"We were having problems just with people doing general business without the handicap accessibility, so now we meet all the requirements," said Mayor of New Lexington Janine Conrad.
Because the fire department is volunteer, they didn't have the necessary funds for the project, which ended up costing about one million dollars to complete. A collabrative effort on behalf of the city and state made the new facility possible and will have multiple uses.
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It's a second-chance baby!
Julia Keys has everything going for her—beauty, brains and a Hollywood career. So why does she keep ending up in Logan Brandt's bed? The sexy former pro baseball player has wreaked havoc on her heart for years. But when their latest fling ends with a plus sign on the pregnancy test, Logan makes the case for marriage.
Julia knows the only wedding in their future is the one they're both attending, no matter how hot the chemistry between them still burns. Can two high school sweethearts who've made a mess of love finally get it right…even if the baby isn't Logan's?
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In The Best Man's Baby, former pro baseball player, Logan Brandt, and Hollywood starlet Julia Keys, are high school sweethearts brought together as best man and maid of honor in her sister's wedding, set against the backdrop of a media firestorm with paparazzi in hot pursuit. Julia and Logan have a long history of trying to be together, most recently at their high school reunion. Now they're both in a truly tough spot—Julia is pregnant, and the baby might be Logan's, but he broke it off three months ago and Julia is done with having her heart broken.
Logan had been a royal jerk last night—selfishly worrying how he'd survive the next six months of uncertainty, informing Julia that he expected her to marry him. That was not happening. She could do this all on her own. She didn't need help from Logan.
Although she didn't mind the view.
"Oh. Hey. Good morning." He flashed a sheepish smile, standing in the doorway of his room, nothing more than a towel wrapped around his waist, beads of water dotting his shoulder. "I was just getting the paper." Bending over to pick it up, he showed off his perfectly defined back.
Julia stood stuck. His velvety voice delivered a too-sexy memory of their last morning in this hotel—Logan's long, warm naked body pressed against her back in the wee hours, his giving lips on her neck as he slid his hand between her knees, lifted her leg and rocked her world with the most memorable wake-up call, well, ever.
"Jules? You okay?"
"Morning," she sputtered, pushing a room service cart out of her room and into the hall. "I ordered bacon with breakfast, but the smell was making me queasy. If you want the leftovers." Sexy, Jules. Real sexy.
He looked both ways, flipped the latch on his door and crossed the hall. He raised the stainless cloche from the plate, grabbing some bacon. "Just two. The camera adds ten pounds."
"You're fine." She stole a glimpse of his stomach, just as hard and muscled as ever. He might not be paid to be an elite athlete anymore, but he maintained his body like one. And to think she'd reaped the benefits—those strapping arms wrapped around her, keeping her close, making her feel for two whole days that she belonged nowhere else. The price of admission had been far more than she'd been willing to pay—every shred of her heart. A big chunk of her pride, too.
"Ready in fifteen?" She braced herself against her door. Being around nearly-naked Logan was making it impossible to stand up straight.
"Definitely. I called down to the valet. We can go out the side entrance. They'll have the car waiting for us."
"You don't think the press will be tipped off by the eighty-thousand-dollar gleaming black sports car you just had to rent?"
He shrugged. "I'm not about to drive anything less. You'll have to suffer through it, babe."
Babe. As if.
Julia retreated to her room and tried not to obsess over her makeup or hair, but it was hard not to, knowing she'd be spending her day with Logan. He deserved to be tortured by what he'd so solidly rejected. It would likely be her only measure of revenge. She dressed in a swishy navy blue skirt that showed off her legs, black ballet flats and a white sleeveless top with a cut that left her expanding bustline on full display. Boobs. At least she was getting something out of this whole single-and-pregnant thing, other than a baby, of course.
She met Logan in the hall, and he just had to be stunning. So effortlessly hot in jeans and a white button-down, sleeves rolled up just far enough to again mesmerize her with his inexplicably alluring forearms. He led her out through the side exit and to his rental car. His plan to remain incognito was working perfectly until he peeled out of the parking lot.
"Why did you do that?" Her vision darted back to the hotel entrance. Sure enough, reporters were racing to their cars. "They're following us now." She shook her head. He always had to have his manly moment.
"Don't worry. I'll lose them."
He tried to shake the media as he had the day before, but they got stuck at a red light and he was left to lead a dysfunctional caravan to the florist, with his fancy car front and center. They found their destination a few minutes later, and Julia dashed for the door while Logan took his chance to reprimand the reporters yet again and tell them to stay outside.
Julia swept her hair from her face as a red-haired woman came out of the back with an enormous bucket of flowers blocking her view. "Can I help you?" she asked in a lovely singsong British accent. She plopped her armful onto the checkout counter. "Blimey. You're…her."
Her. Yep.Julia smiled warmly. It was the only way to put people at ease and get them off the subject of who she was. "Hi. You're doing the flowers for my sister Tracy's wedding on Saturday. She asked me to come by and look over everything. She's more than a little picky and I want everything to be perfect for her."
The woman nodded. "Yes. I'm Bryony. And I remember your sister. Very well. Come with me."
The bell on the door jingled as Logan walked inside. With a nod, Julia motioned for him to follow her, and he trailed behind her into a back room. While Bryony pulled buckets of blooms from a cooler, Logan assumed what Julia called his jock-in-command stance—feet nearly shoulder-width apart, hands clasped behind his back, shoulders straight, chest out proud. This was his way of taking in the world. She'd first noticed him doing it their junior year of high school, eyeing him when they played softball in gym class. What a joke that had been—like sending in an Olympic broad jumper to play hopscotch. No one had ever beaned a softball as hard as Logan.
He'd been so far out of her league in school that it took her nearly a year to get up the guts to talk to him, and only after he accidentally showed up at a party at her parents' beach house. Imagine the horror when it dawned on her during that first conversation, as she drank in the mesmerizing beauty of his eyes up close, that he didn't actually know her name. She must have done something right, though…he was her boyfriend a week later.
And when it came to part a year after that, as they both went off to college at far-flung schools, she'd taken the initiative and broken up with him. It had been a bit of a preemptive strike and her attempt to be mature about something. She was terrified to leave home, but she was even more scared of how badly it would hurt when Logan called her from UCLA and said he'd met another girl. Or more likely, another fifty girls. It wouldn't have taken long. In the end, Logan became the guy in her past she couldn't have. That was all there was to it. Circumstances, fate or other women—there was always something standing between them.
Copyright © 2017 by Karen Booth.
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Karen Booth is a Midwestern girl transplanted in the South, raised on 80s music, Judy Blume, and the films of John Hughes. She loves to write big city love stories. When she takes a break from the art of romance, she's teaching her kids about good music, honing her Southern cooking skills, or sweet-talking her super-supportive husband into mixing up a cocktail.


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They don't pressure you into buying something that you don't want or that you can't afford.
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With a hand lens magnifier, canteen and hiking boots, Rylan Sprague is ready for his work day as a Northern Hills District Botanist with the Black Hills National Forest.
"I'm honored to manage all plant resources in the Northern Hills," said Rylan. "We conduct field work, hike and survey, protect sensitive species, document GPS points, and restore and enhance habitats."
A member of the Cheyenne-River Sioux Tribe, Rylan's connection with the Black Hills is both physical and spiritual.
"Tribes would come here in the early spring and summer to collect plants that can't be found in the surrounding prairie including sages, berries, and turnips," said Rylan. "Being able to work in the Black Hills hiking all day is enjoyable, and it's spiritual too. This experience has brought me closer to the hills."
Initially working with the U.S. Forest Service as a seasonal hydrology technician, Rylan mapped springs, streams and wetlands. When the full-time botanist position opened up, Rylan was hired through the Student Career Experience Pathways (SCEP) partnership between BHSU and the Forest Service, working closely with Dr. Mark Gabel, Herbarium curator and professor emeritus, and Dr. Benjamin van Ee, instructor of biology.
"Dr. Gabel has been a great resource for anything concerning plants and Dr. van Ee was a mentor for me. He really made botany exciting," said Rylan.
Rylan also still keeps in contact with his 6th grade teacher, Brett Swanson; one of many teachers whom Rylan says treated him like full person, rather than just a student in a single subject.
Rylan returns to BHSU often to visit the Herbarium, a great resource to use for plant identification or to deposit plant collections, or to attend classes as part of the master's of sustainability program.
"If I ever have a question on an ID between species, I come to the Herbarium and find an example of both and see the distinguishing features," said Rylan. "I also use the Science Lab on campus for DNA extraction and amplification."
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Paving a Two-Way Street
With job applicants seeking employer input on corporate review websites, companies are doing more to engage in give-and-take discussions with candidates online.
By Mark McGraw
Five years ago, Ford Motor Co. was just dipping its toes into the social-media-recruiting waters.
"We started small, using Facebook to connect with potential summer interns," says Laura Kurtz, the manager of U.S. recruiting at the Dearborn, Mich.-based automaker.
"And we quickly realized that we absolutely had to be in social media for recruiting."
Most organizations have learned that same lesson, of course. But, for Kurtz, the real epiphany was the recognition that simply being present, but passive, on social media wasn't going to be nearly enough.
"It has to be a two-way dialogue," she says. "It can't just be us putting a job listing out there."
With that in mind, Ford has since taken a more hands-on approach to its social-media-recruiting efforts, interacting with candidates via omnipresent socially-oriented sites such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. And, in the last year, Ford's recruiting and communications teams have "really increased [Ford's] presence on Glassdoor.com."
In an arrangement with Glassdoor, Ford now has greater control over its page on the employee-review website, which -- in the past -- could include job openings from other organizations.
"Now we have [only] Ford jobs listed on the Ford page," says Kurtz. Listing other employers' jobs, she adds, "wasn't a good arrangement."
"It would be up to either Glassdoor or employees to populate information on our page if we didn't do it," Kurtz continues. "So we think it's really important that we put that information out there."
In addition to job postings, Ford's page also boasts a variety of content ranging from employee videos to photos commemorating the 50th anniversary celebration of the Ford Mustang.
And, importantly, Ford is now able to respond to the employee reviews and other comments left on the company's page. In fact, two Ford communications specialists now take the time to address comments posted on the Ford page, "usually within 24 hours," says Kurtz.
"Sometimes people are seeking information on how to apply to Ford," she says. "Other times, they may have a specific inquiry about a job opportunity. In any case, we try to be very responsive, and it shows we're sincere in our commitment to really connect with candidates through social media."
For Kurtz, the fruits of Ford's efforts became clear during a new-hire welcome session she led about six months ago.
Standing in front of more than 50 new employees, Kurtz greeted the group and asked a few questions to get the dialogue going. One of those questions had to do with why these new employees selected Ford.
One -- a new addition to Ford's information-technology department -- raised his hand and said he was drawn to the company by the glowing reviews posted by some of its employees on Glassdoor.com.
"He said that seeing all these great reviews and positive comments made him want to work for us," says Kurtz. "So it's pretty powerful that a social-media site can shape a person's decision on where they're going to work, where they're going to start a career."
Employee-review websites and similar forums certainly aren't new. Current and former employees have long turned to these sites to share their employment experiences -- for better or worse. Job seekers, meanwhile, seek such information to get a better sense of the employee experience at a company they're considering.
While employee-review sites offer companies the chance to weigh in and respond to employee comments, many employers haven't always taken advantage of that opportunity. But, with job candidates placing more value on companies' input on employee-review websites and social networks, experts say this trend may be changing, as more organizations expand the roles they play in these types of forums.
Shaping Perceptions
Recent data suggests employers would be well-served to engage in more give and take with job candidates on employee-review websites and similar online arenas.
Consider a poll recently conducted by Glassdoor, which found 69 percent of 1,000 employees and job seekers saying their perception of an employer improved when they saw that an executive or other company representative responded to online employee reviews.
The same poll found 94 percent of respondents indicating they are likely to apply for a job if they can tell that an organization actively manages its employment brand online, including sharing updates about its culture and work environment, updating employer profiles and, of course, publicly responding to company reviews.
There's further evidence to suggest that social media's role in shaping job seekers' perceptions shouldn't be downplayed. A 2014 Spherion Staffing Services survey, for example, found 47 percent of 2,035 employed adults saying they "strongly agree" or "agree" that, when considering new employment, a firm's online reputation is as important as the offer they're given.
Posting comments on sites that encourage user-generated content and reviews is "only natural" for a company that considers its online reputation -- and its employment brand -- to be a priority, says Kathy Kalstrup, senior vice president and global RPO leader at Lincolnshire, Ill.-based Aon Hewitt.
"Employers should want to participate in these conversations," says Kalstrup. "Otherwise, they're not really shaping the dialogue.
"You can let [perceptions of your company] take shape or you can be part of shaping them," she says. "The organizations that aren't as savvy at getting out there and making this a two-way conversation . . . I don't think it's going to work out for the best for them."
Finding a Niche
For SWC Technology Partners Inc., sites such as Glassdoor.com are more about "brand building" than seeking out job candidates, says Fran Peters, human resources manager at the Oak Brook, Ill.-based information-technology consulting firm.
In its effort to personally connect with would-be employees and generate interest in opportunities at SWC, the company relies more on niche sites aimed at tech-industry professionals, says Peters, who oversees SWC's participation in social media.
Stackoverflow.com, for instance, is a free, question-and-answer-oriented website predominantly used by technology programmers and developers, and "a site where we've had some success" in terms of finding talented, often-passive candidates for positions within SWC, says Peters.
(Indeed, since first becoming active on stackoverflow.com in February of this year, SWC has already filled one technical position with a candidate whom the company connected with through the site, according to Peters.)
"[Stackoverflow.com] users sign up and take part in this Q&A community. And the more questions they ask, the more involved they are, the more badges they get," says Peters. "And for us, through getting involved in this online community, we see people emerging who are really into technology, just like we are."
Peters chuckles when asked how she learned about the site as a potential tool to reach tech industry professionals and introduce them to SWC.
"I just went to our software team and said, 'Where do you guys go to talk to other developers?' And everyone kept talking about stackoverflow.com," says Peters. "So I wanted to tap into that, and find people who live and breathe technology, like we do."
Initially, SWC did some advertising on the site, and hosted a company-sponsored page. "But we also knew we wanted to get involved in discussions with users on the site," says Peters.
From an HR perspective, Peters acts "mostly as a facilitator," she says, helping to identify the best internal candidates to represent SWC in the stackoverflow.com community. "I know more about technology than I ever thought I would," she says. "But I'm not the technology expert here. So, for me, it's more about getting our subject-matter experts involved in the conversation."
SWC employees weighing in on stackoverflow.com include team leaders, software developers and consultants, including a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional -- a title typically given to those in the industry who actively share technical expertise with technology communities related directly or indirectly to Microsoft.
These representatives speak with other members of the community, and even share videos outlining the SWC employee experience. But the dialogue doesn't necessarily have to be always centered around SWC, says Peters.
"It's more of a [broad] conversation about challenges professionals in the industry face," she says. "But we do ask questions: 'Do you like what you're currently doing?' 'What are you looking for in terms of career opportunities?' 'If you're not happy in your current job, what would make you happy?' "
Such questions are designed -- at least in part -- to subtly steer the conversation toward opportunities at SWC, which is the end goal, after all.
"A lot of times you're communicating via web chat or email," says Peters. "But, ultimately, what we're trying to do is get them on the phone. Then we can talk about their interests and career goals, and then we can really see if there's an alignment with our business."
Going Global
While many companies may hold off on devoting significant time and resources to responding to online reviews, there's a good chance more organizations will eventually take this route as part of a broader social-media strategy, says Joe Dettmann, a Chicago-based director of talent and rewards at New York-based Towers Watson.
"Most companies . . . have an intentional social-media strategy. That strategy might reside with the CIO or CMO, but increasingly involves HR," says Dettmann.
"Leaders are starting to think beyond product, service and company brand positioning in social media, to building their public employment brand and managing social media's impact on their ability to attract, retain and engage the talent they need."
Bethesda, Md.-based Marriott International Inc. relies on a global team of HR professionals to serve as the organization's voice on various social-media channels such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter and the mobile-messaging application WeChat, says Francisca Martinez, global head of talent acquisition at Marriott.
Known internally as the "Talent Community Crew," the worldwide team enables Marriott to essentially be "on call" around the clock, providing a local voice in every region where the hotel chain operates, and "continually posting engaging content and answering questions our community members may have."
As is the case at SWC, the conversations can cover a wide range of topics beyond job openings at Marriott, she says.
"Through these channels, job seekers can talk with us, ask questions, learn more about our business and discover what's happening at our hotels and business locations around the globe," says Martinez.
From a recruiting standpoint, these discussions help Martinez and her team gain a better understanding of Marriott's employment audiences, including what motivates job seekers to apply for a particular job or decide to make a career change, for instance.
"We learn as much from our community as they may learn from us," she says.
"We learn about perceptions of the latest trends and technologies in the recruiting space and we learn about how we're doing as we strive to make the search-and-apply process as efficient as possible. Without these two-way conversations, we would essentially be operating in the dark."


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Key points
- Africa should be seen as an opportunity and not a problem.
- Education and training must be overhauled to address the needs of the 21st century.
- Small companies and entrepreneurs, especially women and youth, need a favourable business environment in order to thrive.
- At the international level, partnerships should replace donor-recipient relationships.
- Members of the diaspora can play major roles both as investors and as educators to help build capacity.
Africa should be viewed as an opportunity instead of a problem. Many questions remain, but anything is possible. That business-friendly message summed up the consensus view among the panellists.
However, everyone recognised the amount of work left to be done. Much of the discussion revolved around practical ideas about how to get from here to there. They included:
- Adapting to emerging technologies;
- Education and training for the 21st century;
- Creating a favourable business environment, especially for SMEs and entrepreneurs;
- Focusing on women and youth;
- Recognising the importance of value chains; and
- T he role of the diaspora.
Many observers believe that Africa is primed to become the world's next manufacturing powerhouse. But it will not be outmoded, low-tech manufacturing. It will be cutting edge high-tech production that will require higher skills on the shop floor. Another example would be auto mechanics who must wipe the grease off their hands and get up to speed with high-tech diagnostics.
Industrialisation can create jobs, but education and training schemes will need to keep pace. Traditional schooling, including university degrees, may lose prominence to lifetime, on-the-job learning. Knowing 'how to do something' will become less important than knowing 'how to learn' new skills. Sectors such as agriculture, health, and logistics will need specially trained employees. Young people can more easily develop the flexibility needed to fulfil the needs of this new-fangled labour market.
Africa must improve its competitiveness if it wants to stop importing and produce for domestic markets – let alone international ones. Digital and logistical linkages must be made between people and markets. Otherwise Côte d'Ivoire will keep importing beans from Holland instead of from neighbouring Niger.
Development cannot happen without business, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) make up the lion's share of the private sector. Entrepreneurs stand ready to start new firms. Both groups need support in areas such as financing and tax reform. Women and young entrepreneurs depend on policy coherence more than anyone. Women deserve special attention. For example, they often face legal barriers to obtaining financing or opening bank accounts.
Africa needs to diversify along entire value chains in various sectors. For example, agriculture is not just about farmers. It is also about chemicals, processing, transportation and sundry other activities. If there are half a-million mobile phones but scanty mobile services, huge opportunities loom on that horizon.
Africa needs more partnerships and fewer donor-recipient relationships. Members of the diaspora can play major roles both as investors and as educators to help build capacity.