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2014-2015 Shopify design awards official rules
This is a skill-based competition
The 2014-2015 Shopify Design Awards ("Competition") are a competition in which Eligible Partners (defined below) compete for a chance to win one (1) of three (3) total prizes by designing an Eligible Theme (defined below) for an Eligible Merchant (defined below) and submitting it in this Competition via the Shopify Partner (defined below) dashboard, available at the URL https://partners.shopify.com/organizations ("Dashboard"), as further described below. These "Official Rules" govern the Competition, which is sponsored by Shopify Inc. ("Sponsor" or "Shopify").
This Competition is open to legal residents of any one of the fifty (50) United States, the District of Columbia, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Denmark, Spain, or Canada (collectively, "Territory"), who are over the age of majority in their jurisdiction of primary residence as of the date of entry, and:
who have their business registered as a member of the Shopify Partner Program (a "Shopify Partner") and are classified by Sponsor as a value-added partner of an Eligible Merchant (defined below), which includes, but is not limited to, web designers, web developers, marketers, consultants and/or photographers, but does not include participants in the Shopify Affiliate Program (all as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion). There is no charge for a business to become a registered member of the Shopify Partner Program. An "Eligible Merchant" is a merchant with a Shopify account in good standing that has a live Shopify store (i.e. the store is not in the trial phase) that became live on or after June 1, 2014 and remains live for the entire Competition Period (defined below) and through the time of Prize (defined below) award; and
whose business is identified in Sponsor's systems as of the date of entry and throughout the time of the Prize award as a Shopify Partner of at least one (1) Eligible Merchant, as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion (including, without limitation, by determining whether the Eligible Merchant appears in the Shopify Partner's Dashboard).
(collectively, "Eligible Partner")
For more information about the Shopify Partner Program and to register for a free account, please visit http://www.shopify.com/partners. Your participation in the Shopify Partner Program is subject to the Partner Program Agreement, available at http://www.shopify.com/partners/terms. Employees of Sponsor, its divisions, affiliates, subsidiaries or advertising agencies associated with this Competition, and relatives of and those living in the same household as such individuals are prohibited from entering this Competition. For the purpose of this Competition, relatives are defined as spouse, domestic partner, parent, legal guardian, in-law, grandparent, sibling, children, legal ward and grandchildren. Void where prohibited by law.
Agreement to official rules
By participating in this Competition, entrants agree to these Official Rules, which are a contract, so read them carefully before entering. To the extent permitted by law, this contract includes a limitation of your rights and remedies. You also agree that your participation in this Competition is subject to compliance with the Shopify Terms of Service located at http://www.shopify.com/legal/terms. Sponsor reserves the right to make reasonable amendments to these Official Rules and the Shopify Terms of Service at any time, to qualify and verify all submissions, and to reject any submissions that do not meet the requirements for participation as established by Sponsor. All decisions made by Sponsor concerning this Competition shall be final and binding on all entrants, in all respects. Each winner will be required to participate in the prize fulfillment process and sign documentation, such as a release, within the timeframe specified by Sponsor, as more fully detailed below.
Competition period
This Competition begins on May 13, 2015, at 12:01 A.M. North American Eastern Time (5:01 A.M. Central European Time) and ends on August 31, 2015, at 11:59 P.M. North American Eastern Time (September 1, 2015 at 4:59 A.M. Central European Time) ("Competition Period"). All entries must be received during the Competition Period as further set out in the How to Enter section of these Official Rules.
How to enter
To enter the Competition, an Eligible Partner must complete all of the following steps:
Create a custom-designed theme for an Eligible Merchant's Shopify store either: (i) during the Competition Period, or (ii) before the Competition Period begins, but on or after June 1, 2014 (each, an "Eligible Theme"). Each Eligible Theme submitted in the Competition must comply with the "Submission Requirements" detailed in that section below and otherwise comply with these Official Rules. Further, in addition to completing the steps below, the Eligible Theme submitted must be live on the Shopify platform and in use by the Eligible Merchant for whom it was created from the date of submission in the Competition (or earlier, if applicable) through the time of prize award; if the Eligible Theme is not in use on the Shopify platform by the Eligible Merchant from the date of submission (or earlier, if applicable) through the time of prize award no entry will be received; and
Access and log into the Dashboard; and
Then submit your Eligible Theme during the Competition Period in one or two ways depending on when the Eligible Theme was created:
- If you create a new Eligible Theme during the Competition Period, to submit that Eligible Theme you must click the "Create a Development Store" button on the Dashboard and follow all links and instructions. During this step, you must also check the box accompanying the language: "Submit theme design to the 2014-2015 Shopify Design Awards Competition" (or similar) to submit your Eligible Theme in the Competition. This language will appear in the pop-up box that appears when a new theme is created via the Dashboard. You will not receive an entry in the Competition unless the box is checked. In addition to complying with the Submission Requirements detailed below, all elements of an Eligible Theme submitted via this method of entry must be comprised of entirely new components and must not be built using any existing theme found in the Shopify Theme Store before or during the Competition Period; or
- To enter an Eligible Theme created prior to the Competition Period (but on or after June 1, 2014), you must visit the Dashboard and follow all links and instructions to input a URL that links to the Eligible Theme where indicated in a banner that will appear on the Dashboard and, then, click "submit" (or similar). In addition to complying with the Submission Requirements detailed below, all elements of an Eligible Theme submitted via this method of entry must not be built using any elements from any theme found in the Shopify Theme Store prior to June 1, 2014.
An Eligible Partner can work with more than one Eligible Merchant. There is no limit to the number of Eligible Themes that an Eligible Partner can enter in the Competition, except that each Eligible Theme submitted must be unique and submitted only one time over the course of the Competition (as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion). Previous winners of other promotions sponsored by Shopify may also win this Competition. Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any Eligible Partner from participating in this Competition for conduct that violates these Official Rules, the Shopify Terms of Service, or the Partner Program Agreement, or that, in Sponsor's reasonable judgment, compromises the fairness of this Competition. Eligible Themes must be submitted and received by Sponsor during the Competition Period through the Dashboard and in strict accordance with the instructions and restrictions on the Dashboard and these Official Rules. Sponsor is not responsible for misspellings, typographical errors, or other issues that may affect an Eligible Theme from being located in or received by Sponsor.The Dashboard's database clock will be the official timekeeper for this Competition. For purposes of this Competition, only Eligible Themes that are actually received and recorded through the Dashboard on the Dashboard's servers will be considered. Incorrect and/or incomplete attempts at entry (as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion) will be void and not eligible for entry. Each entrant should review all personal information entered for accuracy purposes and make all corrections necessary to inaccurate data before submitting his/her Eligible Theme for purposes of this Competition. Other proof of submitting or attempting to submit an Eligible Theme (such as, without limitation, a printed, saved or copied automated receipt confirming entry or a "thanks for entering" screen or message) does not constitute proof of actual receipt of the Eligible Theme for purposes of this Competition. Those who do not abide by these Official Rules or the instructions of Sponsor and provide all required information will be disqualified in Sponsor's sole discretion. Entries or participation will not be acknowledged. Entries or participation that is forged, altered, incomplete, lost, late, misdirected, mutilated, illegitimate, garbled, or generated by a macro, bot, or other automated means will not be accepted and will be void. Entries or participation made by any other individual or any entity or group, or originating at any web site other than as set forth specifically above, including, without limitation, through commercial promotion subscription notification or entering services, will be declared invalid and disqualified for this Competition. As a condition of entering the Competition, without limiting any other provision in these Official Rules, each entrant gives consent for Sponsor and its agents to obtain and deliver his or her name, address and other information and content to third parties for the purpose of administering this Competition and complying with applicable laws, regulations, and rules. Sponsor may keep all entrant information for up to five (5) years after completion of the Competition for business management and record keeping purposes. ANY ENTRY OR ELIGIBLE THEME THAT DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS IN THESE OFFICIAL RULES WILL BE DEEMED INELIGIBLE IN SPONSOR'S SOLE DISCRETION.
Submission requirements
Eligible Themes must meet all of the following requirements in Sponsor's sole discretion or the associated entry will be disqualified:
If Eligible Theme depicts or includes any third party, entrant must have all permissions and rights from the individual(s) depicted (and his/her parent or legal guardian, if a minor) and agrees to provide Sponsor with written confirmation of those permissions and rights upon request.
Eligible Theme must not create or imply any association between Sponsor and any individual, entity, or anyone else or his, her, or its products or services.
Eligible Theme must not infringe, misappropriate, or violate any rights of any third party including, without limitation, copyright, including moral rights, trademark, trade secret, or right of privacy or publicity.
Eligible Theme must not have been submitted in any other external contest, promotion, or competition.
Eligible Theme must not include information or content that is false, fraudulent, deceptive, misleading, defamatory, threatening, trade libellous, slanderous, libellous, disparaging, unlawfully harassing, profane, obscene, pornographic, hateful, indecent, inappropriate or injurious to any individual, any Released Party (defined below), or any third party.
Eligible Theme must not contain or describe any harmful or illegal activity or content or in any way violate any federal, state, or local laws, rules or regulations.
Eligible Theme must be suitable for presentation in a public forum.
Eligible Theme must not suggest, depict, or describe any inappropriate, unlawful, or dangerous behavior or use of Sponsor's or any other products or services.
Entrant agrees that his/her participation in the Competition and agreement to these Official Rules and any Released Party's display and use of the Eligible Theme will not violate any agreement to which entrant is a signatory or party.
Entrant agrees to indemnify the Released Parties against any and all claims from any third party for any use or reuse by any Released Party of the Eligible Theme.
Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify from the Competition and/or remove from displaying or publishing any entry or Eligible Theme that, in its sole discretion, refers, depicts, or in any way reflects negatively upon a Released Party, the Competition, or any other person or entity or does not comply with these requirements or these Official Rules.
By entering, except where prohibited by law, each entrant grants to the Released Parties and their agents, successors and assigns in perpetuity the irrevocable, sublicensable, absolute right and permission to use, edit, modify, cut, rearrange, add to, delete from, copy, reproduce, translate, separate, dub, adapt, publish, combine with other material, reuse, adapt, and exploit the content of and elements embodied in the Eligible Theme, and the Eligible Theme itself, in any and all media, including but not limited to digital and electronic media, computer, audio and audiovisual media (whether now existing or hereafter devised), in any language, throughout the world, and in any manner, for trade, advertising, promotional, commercial, or any other purposes without further review, notice, approval, consideration, or compensation. Each entrant agrees that the licensed entities may, but are not required to, attribute the Eligible Theme to an entrant. Each entrant waives and releases the Released Parties from any and all claims that entrant may now or hereafter have in any jurisdiction based on "moral rights" or "droit moral" or unfair competition with respect to the Released Parties' exploitation of entries without further notification or compensation to entrants of any kind, and agrees not to instigate, support, maintain, or authorize any action, claim, or lawsuit against the Released Parties and each of their affiliates, licensees, or any other person in connection with this Competition, on the grounds that any use of any entry, or any derivative works, infringe or violate any of the entrant's rights (including MORAL RIGHTS) therein.
Each entrant acknowledges and agrees that nothing in these Official Rules will require a Released Party to use an Eligible Theme in part or in whole or to include the Eligible Theme in any Released Party-related property, including, without limitation, any Released Parties' web site or any other online or offline property. Each entrant hereby acknowledges and agrees that the relationship between the entrant and any of the Released Parties is not a confidential, fiduciary, or other special relationship, and that the entrant's decision to submit his/her Eligible Theme for purposes of the Competition does not place any of the Released Parties in a position that is any different from the position held by members of the general public with regard to elements of the Eligible Theme, other than as set forth in these Official Rules. Each entrant understands and acknowledges that Sponsor has wide access to ideas and materials. Each entrant also acknowledges that many ideas may be competitive with, similar to, or identical to his/her Eligible Theme and/or each other in idea, ingredients, format, or other respects. Each entrant acknowledges and agrees that such entrant will not be entitled to any compensation as a result of Sponsor's use of any such similar or identical material that has or may come to Sponsor from other sources. Each entrant acknowledges and agrees that Sponsor does not now and will not have in the future any duty or liability, direct or indirect, vicarious, contributory, or otherwise, with respect to the infringement or protection of the entrant's copyright in and to his/her Eligible Theme. Each entrant acknowledges that, with respect to any claim by entrant relating to or arising out of Sponsor's actual or alleged exploitation or use of any Eligible Theme or other material submitted in connection with the Competition, the damage, if any, thereby caused to the applicable entrant will not be irreparable or otherwise sufficient to entitle such entrant to seek injunctive or other equitable relief or in any way enjoin the production, distribution, exhibition, or other exploitation of any Sponsor property or production, and entrant's rights and remedies in any such event are strictly limited to the right to recover damages, if any, in an action at law.
There are three (3) prizes available in this Competition. The prizes in this Competition consist solely of one (1) "Grand Prize" of five thousand United States Dollars (USD $5,000); one (1) "Second Prize" of one thousand United States Dollars (USD $1,000); and one (1) "Third Prize" of five hundred United States Dollars (USD $500). The prizes will be awarded in a form selected by Sponsor in its sole discretion (e.g., check, money order, etc.) (each, a "Prize", collectively, the "Prizes"). In addition to cash prizes, Sponsor shall designate five (5) "Honourable Mention Prizes" of no cash value to be published on Sponsor's website and in any announcements relating to the Competition. The total ARV of all Prizes is: $6500 USD.
Selection of winners
All Eligible Themes entered in this Competition will be judged by a panel of judges chosen in Sponsor's sole discretion ("Judges"), based on the following criteria: creativity (34%), ease of use (33%), and overall aesthetics (33%) ("Criteria"). Subject to verification: (1) the one (1) Grand Prize winner will be the Eligible Partner whose Eligible Theme receives the highest score after all Criteria are applied; (2) the one (1) Second Prize winner will be the Eligible Partner whose Eligible Theme receives the second highest score after all Criteria are applied; (3) the one (1) Third Prize winner will be the Eligible Partner whose Eligible Theme receives the third highest score after all Criteria are applied (collectively, (1)-(3) the "Competition Winners"); and (4) the five (5) Honorable Mention Prize winners will be the Eligible Partners whose Eligible Themes receive the next five (5) highest scores after all Criteria are applied. In the event of a tie in the selection of any winner, the tie will be broken by naming as such winner, the Eligible Partner whose Eligible Theme received the higher score in the ease of use Criteria. If there is still a tie, the tie will be broken by naming as such winner the Eligible Partner whose Eligible Theme received the highest score in the creativity Criteria. Sponsor reserves the right to contact entrants for verification purposes and administration of the Competition. All Judges' decisions are final and binding in all matters relating to this Competition. Entrants acknowledge that other entrants may have created ideas and concepts contained in their Eligible Theme that may have familiarities or similarities to his/her Eligible Theme, and that he/she will not be entitled to any compensation or right to negotiate with the Released Parties because of these familiarities or similarities.
Procedure for awarding prizes
The date of award of the Prizes in this Competition will vary depending on when the notification and verification process is completed for winners of the Competition, but will be approximately October 10, 2015. Potential Competition Winners will be notified by email or telephone (in Sponsor's sole discretion) in accordance with the contact information provided in the Shopify Partner account on or about October 1, 2015. All taxes and duties, if any, on the Prize and any other costs and expenses associated with acceptance and use of the Prize and not specified in these Official Rules as being included in the prize are the sole responsibility of the applicable winner. Prizes may not be transferred and winners may not request substitution of a Prize; provided, however, that Sponsor reserves the right to substitute any Prize with another prize of approximately equal value for any reason. Entrants waive the right to assert as a cost of winning any Prize any and all costs of verification and redemption or travel to claim the Prize and any liability and publicity that might arise from claiming or seeking to claim said Prize.
In the event of a dispute as to who is the proper recipient of any Prize, such Prize will be delivered to the registered account holder of the email address associated with the PayPal account that was used to open the Shopify Partner account for the Eligible Partner, but only if that person otherwise meets the eligibility requirements for participation in this Competition and is still associated with the Eligible Partner. A "registered account holder" is defined as the natural person who is assigned to an email address by an Internet access provider, online service provider, or other organization (e.g., business, educational institution, etc.) that is responsible for assigning email addresses for the domain associated with the applicable email address. Any potential winner may be required to provide Sponsor with proof that he or she is the registered account holder of the email address associated with the applicable PayPal account. If there is any dispute between any members, partners, creators, owners or employees of or investors in an Eligible Partner that cannot be resolved to Sponsor's satisfaction, that Eligible Partner may, in Sponsor's sole discretion, be disqualified or forfeit the entire Prize. If any other dispute cannot be resolved to Sponsor's satisfaction, the Eligible Partner that is the subject of the dispute will be deemed ineligible or disqualified (as applicable).
As a condition of entering, each potential Competition Winner may (in Sponsor's sole discretion) be required to execute and return to Sponsor within ten (10) business days of receipt: (i) an affidavit or release of eligibility or declaration affirming such winner's compliance with these Official Rules; (ii) a publicity release; (iii) a release of Sponsor and the Released Parties (defined below) from any claim or cause of action arising out of participation in the Competition or acceptance of any Prize (which release will not apply to liability for death or personal injury caused by the negligence of Sponsor or liability for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation or breach of Sponsor's obligations under these rules); (iv) all documents Sponsor may require (in its sole discretion) confirming the tax obligations, if any, of such winner. In the event of noncompliance with these requirements, the prize may be forfeited in Sponsor's sole discretion. The affidavit of eligibility/declaration and liability/publicity release (unless prohibited by law) are subject to verification by Sponsor. If any prize, prize notification or Competition-related communication is rejected, faulty, or returned as undeliverable, if the potential Competition Winner does not respond according to the notification's or Sponsor's instructions, if a Competition Winner cannot attend or participate in any portion of the prize, if a Competition Winner or potential winner fails to comply with these Official Rules, or if a potential winner cannot be reached after a reasonable attempt has been made by Sponsor (as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion) or does not respond according to the notification's or Sponsor's instructions, that winner or potential winner may be disqualified and an alternate winner may be selected in accordance with the winner selection procedures described above. Sponsor reserves the right to modify the notification procedures in connection with the selection of any alternate potential winner, if any. Upon prize forfeiture, no compensation will be given and Sponsor will have no responsibility or liability to that entrant. To claim a prize, winner must follow the directions in his or her notification. In order for a Canadian resident to win a Prize in this Competition, the selected potential winner must first correctly answer without assistance or mechanical aid, the mathematical skill-testing question administered by the Sponsor. If any Prize winner does not acknowledge acceptance of a Prize within ten (10) days after being notified (using the contact details listed on their Shopify account) that he or she is a Prize winner, their Prize will be irrevocably forfeited, and another Prize winner will be chosen using the same procedure specified above. If a Prize winner does not accept or use the entire Prize, the unaccepted or unused part of the Prize will be forfeited and Sponsor will have no further obligation with respect to that Prize or portion of the Prize.
Release and publicity
Each entrant hereby consents to the use of his or her name, business name, and address by Sponsor for advertising and promotional purposes, without any additional compensation or right of review, except where prohibited. NOTHING IN THESE OFFICIAL RULES LIMITS, EXCLUDES OR MODIFIES OR PURPORTS TO LIMIT, EXCLUDE OR MODIFY ANY STATUTORY CONSUMER GUARANTEES OR ANY IMPLIED CONDITION OR WARRANTY THE EXCLUSION OF WHICH FROM THESE OFFICIAL RULES WOULD CONTRAVENE ANY STATUTE OR CAUSE ANY PART OF THESE OFFICIAL RULES TO BE VOID ("NON-EXCLUDABLE GUARANTEES"). SUBJECT TO THE LIMITATIONS IN THE PRECEDING SENTENCE, ALL ENTRANTS AGREE, EXCEPT WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW, TO RELEASE, INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS SPONSOR AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AFFILIATED COMPANIES, SUBSIDIARIES, SUPPLIERS, DISTRIBUTORS, ADVERTISING AND PROMOTIONAL AGENCIES, AGENTS, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS (collectively, the "Released Parties") FROM AND AGAINST ANY CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION ARISING OUT OF PARTICIPATION IN THE COMPETITION. ENTRANTS AGREE THAT, EXCEPT WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW INCLUDING IN RELATION TO THE NON-EXCLUDABLE GUARANTEES, RELEASED PARTIES ARE NOT LIABLE FOR INJURIES, LOSSES OR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING FROM PARTICIPATION IN THIS COMPETITION AND ACCEPTANCE, POSSESSION, MISUSE AND USE OF ANY PRIZE. RELEASED PARTIES ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY TYPOGRAPHICAL OR OTHER ERROR IN THE PRINTING OF THE OFFER OR THESE RULES, THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE COMPETITION, OR IN THE ANNOUNCEMENT AND AWARD OF ANY PRIZE. The above releases will not apply to liability for death or personal injury caused by the negligence of Sponsor or liability for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation or breach of Sponsor's obligations under these rules.
Subject to the Non-Excludable Guarantees, all entrants agree that Released Parties are not responsible and/or liable for any of the following, whether caused by Sponsor, the entrant or by human error: entries that are submitted by illegitimate means (such as, without limitation, by an automated computer program); any lost, late, incomplete, illegible, mutilated, or misdirected entries, e-mail, mail, or Competition-related correspondence or materials or postage-due mail; any error, omission, interruption, defect, or delay in transmission or communication; viruses or technical or mechanical malfunctions; interrupted or unavailable cable or satellite systems; errors, typos or misprints in these Official Rules, in any Competition-related advertisements or other materials; failures of electronic equipment, computer hardware or software; lost or unavailable network connections, or failed, incorrect, incomplete, inaccurate, garbled or delayed electronic communications or entry information. Released Parties are not responsible for electronic communications that are undeliverable as a result of any form of active or passive filtering of any kind, or insufficient space in entrant's e-mail account to receive e-mail messages. Released Parties are not responsible, and may disqualify an entrant, if his or her e-mail address, telephone, or other contact information does not work or is changed without entrant giving prior written notice to Sponsor. Released Parties are not responsible for any changes or unavailability of the Dashboard that may interfere with the Competition (including any limitations, any restrictions, or any conditions on the Sponsor's ability to use the Dashboard for the Competition as set forth herein that are not acceptable to Sponsor) or ability of an entrant to timely enter, receive notices or communicate with Sponsor, in which case Sponsor, in its sole discretion, may terminate or modify the Competition, subject to the approval of the Régie des alcools, des courses et des jeux (the "Régie") in Quebec. Without limiting any other provision in these Official Rules, Released Parties are not responsible or liable to any entrant or Prize winner or any person claiming through such entrant or Prize winner for failure to supply the Prize or any part thereof in the event that any of the Competition activities or the Released Parties' operations or activities are affected, as determined by the Sponsor in its sole discretion, including, without limitation, by reason of any acts of God, any action, regulation, order or request by any governmental or quasi-governmental entity (whether or not the action, regulations, order or request proves to be invalid), equipment failure, threatened terrorist acts, terrorist acts, air raid, blackout, act of public enemy, earthquake, war (declared or undeclared), fire, flood, epidemic, explosion, unusually severe weather, hurricane, embargo, labor dispute or strike (whether legal or illegal) labor or material shortage, transportation interruption of any kind, work slow-down, civil disturbance, insurrection, riot, or any law, rule, regulation, order or other action adopted or taken by any governmental, federal, state, provincial or local government authority, or any other cause, whether or not specifically mentioned above. The above releases will not apply to the extent arising out of the failures or defaults of Released Parties.
Entrants agree to not damage or cause interruption of the Competition and/or prevent others from using the Competition. Sponsor reserves the right to restrict or void entries or participation from any IP address if any suspicious entry and/or participation is detected. Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to void entries or sales (as applicable) of any entrants who Sponsor believes have attempted to tamper with or impair the administration, security, fairness or proper play of this Competition. Sponsor's failure to or decision not to enforce any provision in these Official Rules will not constitute a waiver of that or any other provision. In the event there is an alleged or actual ambiguity, discrepancy or inconsistency between disclosures or other statements contained in any Competition-related materials and/or these Official Rules (including any alleged discrepancy or inconsistency in these Official Rules), it will be resolved in Sponsor's sole discretion. Entrants waive any right to claim ambiguity in the Competition or these Official Rules. If Sponsor determines at any time in its sole discretion that the Prize winner or potential Prize winner is disqualified, ineligible, in violation of these Official Rules, or engaging in behavior that Sponsor deems obnoxious, inappropriate, threatening, illegal or that is intended to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other person, Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify that Prize winner or potential Prize winner, even if the disqualified Prize winner or potential Prize winner may have been notified or displayed or announced anywhere. If the Competition is not capable of running as planned for any reason, Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, subject to the approval of the Régie in Quebec, to cancel, modify or suspend the Competition and award the Prize from eligible entries received prior to cancellation, modification, or suspension or as otherwise deemed fair and appropriate by Sponsor. If any person supplies false information, obtains entries by fraudulent means or is otherwise determined to be in violation of these Official Rules in an attempt to obtain any Prize, Sponsor may disqualify that person and seek damages from him or her and that person may be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT TO DAMAGE ANY ONLINE SERVICE OR WEB SITE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATIONS OF THE COMPETITION VIOLATES CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS. IF SUCH AN ATTEMPT IS MADE, SPONSOR MAY DISQUALIFY ANY ENTRANT MAKING SUCH ATTEMPT AND MAY SEEK DAMAGES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
Disputes/governing law
Each entrant agrees that, except where prohibited by law, (1) any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or in connection with this Competition, or any Prizes awarded, will be resolved individually, without resorting to any form of class action, and any judicial proceeding arising out of or concerning the Competition will take place in a court located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada with jurisdiction over Sponsor; (2) any and all claims, judgments and awards will be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering this Competition, but in no event legal fees; and (3) under no circumstances will any entrant be permitted to obtain awards for, and all entrants hereby waive all rights to claim, punitive, incidental, and consequential damages, and any other damages, other than actual out-of-pocket expenses, and any and all rights to have damages multiplied or otherwise increased. All disputes arising out of, concerning or connected to the Competition or the interpretation, validity, enforceability or interpretation of these Competition Official Rules will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Ontario and the laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to choice-of-law principles.
For residents of the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand only
Any complaints or inquiries relating to these Official Rules or to this Competition should be sent by email to email@example.com. An entrant who receives notification from Sponsor that he or she is disqualified from the Competition or from receiving any Prize may request in writing that Sponsor review the decision if the entrant can demonstrate that the decision was based on incorrect information or that the decision was otherwise not in accordance with these Official Rules. A request to review a disqualification decision may be considered by Sponsor if it is received by Sponsor, through the email address listed above, within five (5) business days from the date on which notice of an entrant's disqualification was transmitted by Sponsor. A request to review a decision to disqualify an entrant must be clearly identified as such in the subject line of the email and must include all necessary information and documentation. If any documents cannot be sent by email, they should be sent to Sponsor (within the period mentioned above) by expedited delivery to the address indicated below, together with a copy of the request for review. Following such request, Sponsor will notify the entrant of its final decision whether to maintain, amend or revoke the original decision. Sponsor's decision will then become final and binding on the entrant and will not be subject to any further reconsideration, review or appeal.
Limitations and exclusions of liability
Nothing in these Official Rules shall operate to exclude or limit a party's liability for (i) death or personal injury arising out of that party's negligence, (ii) fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation committed by that party, (iii) breach of these Official Rules; or (iv) any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited under any applicable law.
If at any time any provision of these Official Rules is or becomes illegal, invalid or unenforceable in any respect under the law of any jurisdiction, that will not affect the legality, validity or enforceability in that jurisdiction of any other provision of these Official Rules nor the legality, validity or enforceability of these Official Rules (including the provision in question) in any other jurisdiction.
The Sponsor collects personal information in order to conduct the Competition and may, for this purpose, disclose such information to third parties, including, but not limited to, Prize suppliers. Entry is conditional on providing this information. Entrants should direct any request to opt out, access, update or correct information to the Sponsor. All entries become the property of the Sponsor. Information collected for this Competition will be treated in accordance with Sponsor's privacy policy at https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy. The Sponsor's privacy policy contains information about how an individual can access or correct personal information held about them or how to complain about a breach of their privacy. Please note that by participating in the Competition and accepting these Official Rules, you acknowledge and consent to the use of your personal information as set out above and that your personal information may be disclosed or transferred to overseas recipients located in Canada and stored in the United States.
For Quebec residents
Any litigation respecting the conduct or organization of a publicity contest may be submitted to the Régie for a ruling. Any litigation respecting the awarding of a Prize may be submitted to the Régie only for the purpose of helping the parties reach a settlement.
Language discrepancy
In the event of any discrepancy or inconsistency between the terms and conditions of these English Official Rules and disclosures or other statements contained in any Competition-related materials, including, but not limited to: the Competition entry form, French version of these Official Rules, and/or point of sale, television, print or online advertising; the terms and conditions of these English Official Rules will prevail, govern and control.
Competition results and official rules
To obtain the identity of the Prize winners (within 3 months of the end of the Competition) and/or a copy of these Official Rules (prior to the end of the Competition), (a) visit http://www.shopify.ca/design-awards, (b) send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com with the subject "2014-2015 Shopify Design Awards Winner List Request", or (c) send a self-addressed stamped envelope to 2014 Partner Competition, Shopify Inc., 150 Elgin Street, Suite 800, Ottawa, Ontario Canada K2P 1L4. Any return address outside of Canada may omit return postage of Official Rules requests.
Shopify Inc.
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Dallas -- A Wall Street Journal report on Monday said that, according to court filings, Blockbuster will start closing 186 more stores by the end of the month, bringing the number of its U.S. locations closed or slated for closure to 1,145, or more than a third of its total, since the video-rental chain filed for bankruptcy protection in September.
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The bedroom is spacious and bright. it has two big windows, an amazing king size bed, a table and chairs and a big wall wardrobe. The kitchen has everything that you could need to cook a nice meal and there is also a shower room.
The closest tube stations are Tottenham Court Road, and Holborn, both are 5mins walk away. The flat has broadband, and also has a washer, dryer.
I used to run my guesthouse on this very street, so know the area very well. The flat is right in the heart of London, so it is difficult to pick out any one place in particular that you must visit. But for eating out my favorite is Old Compton Street, one of the first places in London to start serving food late at night. The British Museum is at the heart of Bloomsbury. Historically, Bloomsbury is associated with the arts, education and medicine so the area sets a sophisticated and modern atmosphere. The Bloomsbury theatre, a very respected theatre within the eyes of Londoners; is located within the area.
Locals to the area are spoil for choice with restaurants, bars and clubs being within feet of each other. The location is amazing! Come and visit, and experience central London for yourself.
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Das Appartement ist freundlich und sauber. Die Küche hat alles was man braucht, incl Waschmaschine. Alles funktioniert.
Das Bad ist winzig aber ok und sauber.
Das Bett ist in Ordnung, in der Nacht ist es sehr ruhig.
Die Lage ist unübertroffen. Das British Museum ist gleich um die Ecke, ein Pub auch ( the Plough) Lebensmittel kaufen ist ebefall sehr nahe ( Sainsbury) . Dort gibt es z.B. auch Fertiggerichte zum Aufwärmen in der Mikrowelle.
Wir sind bis zum Tower und nach Big Ben Fuß gegangen, gelegentlich mit dem Bus gefahren ( Oyster Card).
Insgesamt sehr empfehlenswert!
It was a wonderful experience. the house is very comfortable , all amenities ( hot water, washing machine, wifi) work perfectly , and best of all is the excellent location that has the department. Deffinitivelly recomended!
Surface announced for the 21/5 room: 55 m2. In reality : less than 25 m2! The street is very noisy at night. Disappointing.
Siamo stati molto bene nell'appartamento che si trova in un'ottima posizione, molto centrale, proprio dietro il British Museum, vicino a una fermata centrale della metropolitana e a pochi minuti da Covent Garden. Maggie e Peter sono stati molto gentili e ci hanno anche fornito assistenza quando ne avevamo bisogno. Siamo contenti della scelta fatta.
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Very good location, and the flat was very clean. Would Stay here again :)
Very nice stay at Maggie's house. It well located, Very closed to Covent Garden (5-10 minutes walking). The room was clean and the bathroom as well.
We did not see Maggie but she explained us everything by email and everything was ok !
Thanks Maggie. We've loved London, we will come back :)
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Finalmente no vi a Maggie, pero me senti atendida antes y durante mi estancia.
La situacion fue perfecta para mi. Todo correcto. El lugar limpio. no me importaria repetir.
I just can say AMAIZING!
Location is perfect you can walk to every place you want if not subway stations in plirar are just in the corner, the apartment is great it has everything they let you even a converter in case you dont have, all the apartment is super clean I think for me is one of the most important things because you feel like home and beds are super confortable!! I have to say that is one of the best stays I had with Wimdu!
Thank you for everything really you are the best!
Abbiamo passato circa 20 giorni in questa abitazione e complessivamente ci siamo trovati molto bene. La posizione è impagabile rispetto a tutte le zone di interesse: è centrale e tranquilla, vicina anche ai supermercati e alle vie dello shopping (oxford street) e di ristorazione (old compton street). È ben servita dai mezzi. La stanza è fedele alle foto ed abbastanza confortevole, dotata anche di asciugacapelli ed adattatori per la corrente. Il bagno è condiviso con le altre due stanze dell'appartamento e quindi un secondo servizio sarebbe stato l'ideale ma ne complesso ciò non ha causato alcun problema. La cucina sta nel piano inferiore ed è dotata di tutti i necessari confort, dal microonde al doppio forno, alla lavatrice con asciugatrice. Sono compresi anche piccoli elettrodomestici come bollitore e tostapane. Maggie è molto gentile e disponibile. Lo consiglio e se dovessimo nuovamente optare per un soggiorno a Londra sceglieremmo nuovamente questa soluzione.
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Wisconsin 2012
Zac Schultz recaps a whirlwind year in politics for the Badger State.
Episode Transcript
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-Scott Walker-- election-- that he'd lose-- He'd lose--
-It is good to be home.
-Come November, the Wisconsin I know-- [static] Thank you-- [static] Will speak out loud and clear--
-You entrusted in me, your vote--
-to be the 45th-- and continue to be the 45th--
[people cheering]
-Scott Walker lied to us.
Zac Schultz:
2012 began with democrats making history, delivering nearly one million signatures to recall Governor Scott Walker, and enough signatures to recall four republican state senators as well. Supporters cheered as boxes of petitions were marched into the offices of the Government Accountability Board.
Mike Tate:
We think this represents such an incredible figure, and is absolutely beyond any challenge, legal or otherwise.
Zac Schultz:
The signatures were shipped off to a secret location. The GAB spent three months processing the petitions and counting the valid signatures.
David Deininger:
The motion carries. The petitions therefore will be found sufficient and will be filed, certified and an election called on a date to be determined.
Zac Schultz:
Scott Walker became only the third governor in U.S. history to face a recall election. But first, the democrats needed to decide on their nominee. Four candidates were on the ballot. But it was Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett who won the primary, setting up a rematch of his 2010 election with Walker.
Tom Barrett:
I will end the civil war in Wisconsin.
Zac Schultz:
That set off a four week whirlwind of a campaign, with both sides bringing in big names from out of state. Former President Bill Clinton for Barrett.
Bill Clinton:
You tell him no. You tell him Wisconsin has never been about that, never will be about that, by electing Tom Barrett governor! Thank you! [cheers]
Zac Schultz:
And South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley for Walker.
Nikki Haley:
So I want to tell you this. All eyes are on Wisconsin on Tuesday. And I know we're going to be celebrating. [cheers]
Zac Schultz:
Haley was right. On election night, republicans were celebrating as Walker became the first governor in U.S. history to survive a recall election.
Scott Walker:
Thanks to all the people who yet again entrusted in me your vote as the governor, to be the 45th and continue to be the 45th governor of the great state of Wisconsin. [cheers]
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Republicans also won three of the four State Senate recalls. But the one victory for the democrats was enough to give them control of the Senate, for the moment. After the recall, the focus quickly shifted to the presidential race, with republican Mitt Romney appearing with Governor Walker and Congressman Paul Ryan at an event in Janesville.
Mitt Romney:
President Obama had just put this in his column. He just assumed from the very beginning, Wisconsin was going to be his. [jeers] But you know what? We're going to win Wisconsin. We're going to get the White House. [cheers]
Zac Schultz:
Just a few weeks later, Romney chose Paul Ryan to be his running mate, bringing an emotional Ryan to Waukesha.
Paul Ryan:
Thank you, everybody! Thank you, Wisconsin! [cheers] It is good to be home. [cheers]
Zac Schultz:
In the middle of all that, four republicans were trying to out-conservative each other in the primary race for the open U.S. Senate seat. In August, former Governor Tommy Thompson prevailed.
Tommy Thompson:
Ladies and gentlemen, Wisconsin is on a roll! [cheers]
Zac Schultz:
That roll for Wisconsin republicans continued at the GOP convention in Tampa, where the state was in a position of honor, both in terms of the seats on the floor and speaking times on the stage. Governor Scott Walker proved that he was in fact a right wing rock star.
Scott Walker:
I'm Governor Scott Walker. [cheers]
Zac Schultz:
And Paul Ryan accepted the nomination for Vice President.
Paul Ryan:
I am honored by the support of this convention for Vice President of the United States.
Zac Schultz:
A week later, Wisconsin democrats were not quite so prominent at their national convention, but U.S. Senate candidate Tammy Baldwin did find herself on stage in prime time to highlight her race against Tommy Thompson.
Tammy Baldwin:
But come November, the Wisconsin I know, the America I love, will speak out loud and clear. [cheers]
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As September turned to October, Wisconsin found itself a battleground state in the race for president, with first the vice president candidates touring the state, and then President Obama and Mitt Romney visiting at the end. Election night brought mixed results. Democrats cheered as President Obama won the state and Tammy Baldwin became the first female U.S. Senator in state history. Republicans were somber, but they picked up two State Senate seats, once again giving them complete control of state government for the next two years. 2012, a year when Wisconsin found itself in the national spotlight and made political history at home. [static]


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Performance Network Theatre Announces Fireside Festival of New Works, 2/12
As part of Performance Network's continued dedication to support and provide a voice for new and emerging playwrights, the Fireside Festival of New Works will be held February 12 - 15, 2012. This twice-yearly festival of staged readings, which is to be held at Performance Network Theatre, will feature brand new works by four playwrights.
Each reading will be followed by a post-show discussion with the playwright and director, during which audience members are encouraged to share their thoughts on the pieces that they have seen.
Sunday, February 12, 2012 at 7pm "Bronzeville Gold," by Anetria Cole
Set in 1933 Chicago, this powerful family saga revolves around a "gambling numbers wheel," and a young Mississippi newcomer as he and the entire African American community chase the ever elusive American dream. Willie Jenkins a 22-year-old sharecropper knows that living in Tupelo, Mississippi will not afford him many opportunities. When he meets a street numbers runner from south side Chicago named Cleveland, who promises him the "good-life," Willie jumps on what he feels is his only escape from the south. Will he walk on "streets of gold" as Cleveland has promised him? Is Bronzeville really the land flowing with milk and honey? Or is it all just a dream?
Monday, February 13, 2012 at 7pm "Lines," by Jeffrey Allen Steiger
A first for Performance Network! Lines was featured in the 2010 Fireside Festival, and is being brought back after significant script changes were instituted thanks to the festival. Sara, a new university grievance investigator, is assigned a case that proves to be far more complicated than it appears. When a professor with a very unique expertise is accused of sexual harassment, tables turn as the investigation becomes less about "he said/she said," and more about Sara. Lines explores the division between thoughts, feelings, and action, and whether those borders are definitive or frighteningly blurry. Directed by Jeffrey Allen Steiger, featuring Chelsea Sadler ("Marie Antoinette: The Color of Flesh"), Loren Bass ("Rosencrantz and Guildenstern...") and Kevin Young
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Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 7pm "Look Away," by Robert Ford
After being accused of raping two white women, black teenagers Matty and Alonzo flee to a plantation home to escape a growing lynch mob. Convinced that the home's sympathetic owners will help them avert danger, these cautious but hopeful boys revisit their past and plan their future as they await the morning sun that will bring with it their fate.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 7pm "Brill," by David Wells with music by Frank Allison
Set in Manhattan's Brill Building during the summer of 1959, an aging Tin Pan Alley songwriter is forced to confront the inevitability of rock and roll when a young woman -- with a guitar and aspirations of her own -- shares his office. Directed by Carla Milarch ("The Drowsy Chaperone"), featuring Phil Powers ("God of Carnage"), Sarah Leahy ("Circle Mirror Transformation") and R. MacKenzie Lewis on piano ("Ain't Misbehavin'").
Tickets are pay-what-you-can (suggested donation $10) and can be ordered at the Performance Network Box Office at 734-663-0681, online at www.performancenetwork.org or by coming to the Performance Network Theatre (120 East Huron St., Ann Arbor, 48104) Monday-Saturday 11-6 or one hour before a performance.


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Doha failed to deliver, say expertsDavid Wroe
Published: December 10 2012 - 3:00AM
GREEN groups and climate change experts have warned that the meagre progress made at the latest international climate talks will not be enough to keep global warming to a manageable level.
After two weeks of talks in the Qatar capital Doha, the Gillard government announced over the weekend it had signed up to a second round of the Kyoto Protocol, legally binding Australia to its intended target of cutting greenhouse emissions by at least 5 per cent by 2020.
The 18th United Nations conference on climate change also laid down a timetable for negotiating a comprehensive global agreement by 2015 that would involve all major emitters, including emerging giants such as China and India.
Kyoto compels cuts only from 35 industrialised nations - Australia, the European Union nations, Ukraine, Switzerland and Norway - that make up 15 per cent of global emissions.
The United States has never ratified the agreement. Round two, which will take effect on January 1 and run until 2020, has been further weakened by the withdrawal of Russia, Canada and Japan.
More than 200 nations attending the talks took the historic step of agreeing to look at ways to address climate change ''loss and damage'' incurred by poor nations.
Though no money was attached to the agreement, it potentially opens the way for future compensation paid by rich countries.
But the meeting failed to deliver any actual greenhouse emissions cuts that the environmental lobby says is crucial to avoiding catastrophic global warming.
''With the world currently on track to experience 4 degrees to 6 degrees Celsius of global warming this century, it is very disappointing that Doha failed to deliver any real progress to reduce global emissions,'' said World Wildlife Fund climate change policy manager Will McGoldrick, who was at the Doha gathering.
Mr McGoldrick said the international community needed to speed up negotiations in order to meet the deadline of having a binding treaty covering all major emitters in place by 2015.
Ultimately the Doha meeting ''fell short on ambition'', he said.
Erwin Jackson, deputy CEO of the Climate Institute - a privately funded climate change think tank - said that while some progress was made, it was largely ''business as usual for global climate politics''.
''It is clear that for an ambitious outcome in 2015 to be delivered then the ambition and spirit of co-operation countries bring to these meetings needs a reset,'' he said.
While Kyoto is regarded as far from perfect, it remains the only legally binding climate agreement and was considered a goodwill gesture by wealthy countries to encourage developing nations to discuss a broader deal.
Under Kyoto 2, Australia will be encouraged to make deeper cuts. By signing up to the deal, Australia will, crucially, continue to have access to cheap carbon reduction permits from developing countries.
The Doha meeting agreed to hold talks in Bonn, Germany, in April to start nailing down a global agreement by 2015, to take effect in 2020.
This story was found at: http://www.theage.com.au/national/doha-failed-to-deliver-say-experts-20121209-2b3lj.html


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December 6th, 6 to 10 p.m. Check out 30 local food and design vendors with unique, gift-able items. A portion of proceeds go to Fresh Moves, a charity combatting food deserts. $5 at the door or pay in advance. here 1520 West Fulton Street, Room 1520; event website
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December 7th, 7 p.m. SmallBar Division is bringing in the holidays with a cask tapping. Various stouts will be available for taste comparisons. Chef Justin White has made a Shepard's pie with Oskar Blues Ten FIDY Stout gravy for the event. No cover charge. Beer available for purchase. 2049 W. Division St.; event website
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December 9th, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Great Lake is selling roasted and pulled Gunthorp Farm Pork Shoulder in homemade barbecue sauce on freshly baked buns. In addition, salad and cookies will be featured. There will not be pizza, however. 1477 W Balmoral Ave
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DETROIT - Joe Gentz remains locked up while he faces charges for his role in the murder of Grosse Pointe Park mother Jane Bashara.
The Local 4 Defenders have learned not only is a deal being worked out for Gentz but that it's almost a done deal.
"Realistically they are probably trying to work out a term of years and what the charge is that Mr. Gentz would plea to," said Local 4 legal expert Todd Flood. "If they're working out anything that would be it. That would be the crux of it."
Gentz's attorney, Susan Reed, said there have been negotiations but nothing has been finalized. Progress is being made.
Complete coverage: Grosse Pointe Park murder investigation
Local 4 is told Gentz will likely be offered a reduced charge of 2nd degree murder which could mean a minimum of 20 years in prison. A key part of the deal is that Gentz will have to testify against Bob Bashara, who is charged with solicitation of murder after police investigators say he tried to have Gentz killed while behind bars. Bashara has pleaded not guilty to that charge.
"It's going to be a murder two, and it's going to be a lengthy term of years," said Flood. "(Gentz's) guidelines are probably going to be pretty high, and I would imagine, quite frankly, that he's going to be in prison for quite some time."
When would Bashara face additional charges? Right now, there is no rush for prosecutors to bring another charge against Bashara. He remains locked up, too. Prosecutors likely will work to make sure the Gentz deal is all tied up before they possibly bring new charges against Bashara.
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Alternative title : "A Movie is a Movie"
Gang-pae, #2 in his organization, is swamped with routine violence, and his dream of becoming an actor never went away. Star actor Soo-ta lives behind a veil, away from public eyes. Over time his behavior becomes increasingly agitated, provoked by paparazzi wanting a piece of him wherever he goes. This behavior puts him in a series of spiraling and uncontrollable situations. Now he begins shooting a new movie playing a gangster. Because of his bad temper, he beats up a fellow actor and forces the production to a halt. Feeling responsible, Soo-ta requests Gang-pae, whom he met by chance, to play alongside him in the movie in order to save the production. Gang-pae agrees with the condition that the violence portrayed in the movie has to be real and not fake acting violence. Soo-ta accepts the condition and they get ready for the real match.
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Oak Grove AL Real Estate & Homes for Sale
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The median home value in Oak Grove, AL is $202,500.
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The national median home value is $185,800.
The average price of homes sold in Oak Grove, AL is $202,500.
Approximately 54.12% of Oak Grove homes are owned,
compared to 23.24% rented, while
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Oak Grove real estate listings include condos, townhomes, and single family homes for sale.
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Large brick home 4 bedrooms 3.5 bath, on 1 acre with gorgeous hardwood floors and features galore including pool, security system, and storm shelter to name a few. Escape to the upstairs where you will find a large bedroom, walk in closet, fireplace, attic, and also bonus room that is ready for plumbing. Nice sized kitchen with shiny all white appliances. On main level you have a large master bedroom and bath, with bath featuring separate walk in shower, and garden tub, and huge walk in closet. 2 bedrooms also with Jack/Jill bathroom. Plenty of hall closets throughout home with walk in laundry room. Off the back you have a covered back deck attached to the pool with deck also partially surrounding pool. This home is a must see with a large lot.
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Awesome custom built brick home 100 yards from the Warrior River! 3 bedrooms and 2 baths! Large Family room with breathtaking fireplace! Spaciou kitchen with tons of cabinets and lots of workspace! Full basement Home!
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LEPA Releases 1700W MaxPlatinum Power Supply, EU Onlyby Ian Cutress on 3/19/2014 5:47 AM EST
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r3loaded - Wednesday, March 19, 2014 - linkThing is, most cryptocurrency miners are located in North America as electricity's much cheaper there. So it's actually the North American market which would be more receptive to a 1700W power supply. Reply
piroroadkill - Wednesday, March 19, 2014 - linkThat's not the reason it's EU only, it's most likely because the socket-outlets in the US can't cope because of the terribly low voltage, so you'd need an unreasonable amperage to deliver the same amount of watts. Reply
IndianaKrom - Wednesday, March 19, 2014 - linkYeah, a standard circuit in the US is 115 volts at 15 amps = 1725 watts maximum, a 1700 watt PSU at peak loading with 89% efficiency would draw ~1910 watts which would trip the breaker. Reply
DanNeely - Wednesday, March 19, 2014 - linkAnother reason to doubt a US version is that 1700W is butting up against the 15A of standard US residential wiring. Getting 20A circuits instead isn't hard, but to draw that much current from a single device you need to use a different wall socket; and Joe Moron is likely to save time and effort by replacing the wall plug and circuit breaker but not pulling thicker wire through the walls leading to a fire hazard. Reply
nathanddrews - Wednesday, March 19, 2014 - linkI used 20A wire when I remodeled my house. ;-) Reply
JASTECH - Friday, April 25, 2014 - linkI never heard of 20 amp wire. Your load, length of wire will determin the proper gauge to use.
Most new homes do not all have 20 amp breakers, they include many 10 amp and 15 amp breakers.
I wired a home run 20 amp from the sub-panel I installed which also has the neutro/grnd bus bar removed, then installed 8' copper ground rod into earth then to sub-panel. I have a pure sonic wave APC 2600 Pro that is plugged into home run. This gives me clean power for my rig. Reply
bobbozzo - Wednesday, March 19, 2014 - linkModern houses all have 20A breakers minimum, but the outlets are still rated for 15A per plug. Reply
nathanddrews - Wednesday, March 19, 2014 - linkJust in time for the Radeon R9 295X2. Reply
Thefinalcomponent - Thursday, April 10, 2014 - linkI know, I found this because I was looking for a PSU that could power 2 R9 295X2's for my new rig. I'm gunna squeeze them in to a Bitfenix prodigy m with a 4930k and was struggling to find a PSU with this wattage and form factor! Reply
Gadgety - Wednesday, March 19, 2014 - linkWant one. Not sure it's worth spending on it when my current current is being supplied by a Silverstone ST-1500. Reply
extide - Wednesday, March 19, 2014 - linkIf you need it you need it, if you don't, you don't. Reply
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tech.kyle - Wednesday, March 19, 2014 - linkCrypto miners have no problem using multiple power supplies. If three 800 watt power supplies are cheaper than the one 1700 watt, they'll be going with that. Reply
baloor - Wednesday, March 19, 2014 - linkAustralia is 240V but I am fairly certain our household power outlets are rated to 1500W maximum. Reply
tiro_uspsss - Thursday, March 20, 2014 - linklil confused there about electricity there matey - we have 240V & 10A, so to figure out max W, it's simply VxA=W, so 240 x 10 = 2400W Reply
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So running a few of these small psu's won't be problem Reply


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LB 94 authorizes the Game and Parks Commission to issue nonresident deer permits in management units after providing residents with at least 85% of the available permits; allows an applicant to be issued a resident elk permit once every five years, changing the one permit per lifetime policy into a one harvest per lifetime policy; and allows the commission, to designate residents who are partners in a partnership, shareholders in a corporation, or beneficiaries of a trust, who own or lease at least 80 acres of the land for agricultural purposes, to be qualified for limited deer, antelope, wild turkey, or elk permits.
LB 295 adds relocation incentives for new residents to the list of permissible activities that may be included in a local option municipal economic development plan.
LB 434 requires the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency to cooperate with other emergency management agencies and public agencies in the development of emergency management registries. These registries will include persons with special needs and the families of such persons for the purpose of planning for assistance of these persons and their families before, during, and after a disaster.
LB 499 gives the Game and Parks Commission the authority to pass, by majority vote, commission orders that govern conservation orders, seasons, open and closed areas, and bag limits. A public hearing is required on each proposed order, and no order is valid until 15 days after such order has been posted on the commission's web site.
Bills Advanced to Final Reading include LB 363 contains several provisions dealing with the issue of cost of access to public records.
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LB 203 clarifies the portion of the Environmental Protection Act which defines solid waste, which does not include slag, a product that is the result of the steel manufacturing process and is managed as an item of value in a controlled manner and not as a discarded material.
LB 464 would require criminal charges against anyone younger than 18 to be filed in juvenile court. Cases could be transferred to adult court upon a motion by the prosecutor and a hearing before the juvenile court. The intent is for fewer juvenile offenders being tried in adult court; thus, cases originating in juvenile court would give more youth a chance at rehabilitation and reduce their odds of having criminal records.
LB 528 seeks to provide medical practitioners with a tool critical to stopping the high rates of sexually transmitted diseases. The bill would allow expedited partner therapy (EPT) for the treatment of gonorrhea and chlamydia. EPT allows a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner who diagnoses an STD in a patient to prescribe, provide or dispense medications to that patient's partner(s) without examination of that partner(s).
LB 634 would help fight wildfires in rural Nebraska. The bill would place two single-engine aerial tankers in Valentine and Chadron during fire season, require the state to thin forests, and offer new training to emergency responders, in addition to other steps.
LB 634 has a fiscal note of $1.7 million.
Last week the Judiciary Committee held public hearings on a number of bills that dealt with firearms. LB 451 and LB 602 would prevent the federal government from enforcing new firearms restrictions in Nebraska. LB 352 would require the Nebraska State Patrol to design a standard sign used for places where guns are prohibited.
LB 293 would ban public disclosure of gun permit information. This session the Committee has had public hearings on 13 different proposals dealing with firearms.
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Dr. Nigel Murray has stepped down as president and CEO of Fraser Health amid an extensive review that is expected to soon bring significant changes to the health region.
Murray served as the top administrator at Fraser for seven years and cited family reasons for returning to New Zealand, where he is in the running for a similar job.
No severance will be paid out because he's resigning.
Dr. David Ostrow, the former CEO of Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, takes over as interim CEO of Fraser Health.
The announcement is the latest shakeup at Fraser, where the former board chair David Mitchell was removed in April by the provincial government.
The board has since been chaired by Wynne Powell, the longtime board chair of the Provincial Health Services Authority who also chairs B.C. Emergency Services.
Powell said the strategic review committee is finalizing its recommendations for improvements at Fraser.
He wouldn't reveal details of the findings but suggested they point mainly to smarter use of Fraser's budget allocation.
"The conclusion they came to is funding is not the major issue," Powell said.
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Health Minister Terry Lake announced the review last fall in response to Fraser's repeated failure to stay within its budget each year.
Lake at that time said the review could explore a redrawing of health authority boundaries.
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Fraser and Vancouver Coastal already jointly procure various services and supplies to save money.
Powell also responded to criticism that the detailed findings of the review team won't be released, but will instead be summarized within a new three-year strategic plan for Fraser.
He said the working papers of the committee are too complex for their public release to be helpful.
"It's not a matter of them being hidden, it's a matter of making sure they're interpreted correctly," he said.
During Murray's seven years at Fraser, the health region's budget climbed nearly 50 per cent, from $2.1 billion to $3.1 billion.
Even with the increase, local hospitals remain heavily congested and there's been steady criticism that Fraser gets a lower per capita share of health funding compared to other regions.
Powell said it's difficult to compare budgets of different health regions, because they perform different tasks.
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Americans, and specifically policy makers, must remain focused on the bigger picture of fixing the federal deficit. That was the message delivered during last evening's opening banquet of the 100th KLA Convention by Karl Rove, senior advisor to President George W. Bush from 2000 to 2007 and deputy chief of staff from 2004 to 2007. Rove said the country is distracted from more pressing matters by short-term issues including the "fiscal cliff."
He emphasized the U.S. government has a spending problem, not a revenue problem. Since President Barack Obama took office, Rove said the federal budget increased $650 billion above the 2008 baseline for each of the first three years of his term. That overspending has created an economic climate detrimental to the "American dream" of being able to start with nothing and build something substantial.
Near-term deadlines have shifted priorities away from fixing the deficit problem. Rove pointed out Congress has only 34 days to extend the Bush tax cuts and 49 days to address across-the-board federal spending cuts approved by Congress in 2011.
"I'm not optimistic we're going to avoid going over the fiscal cliff," he said.
Although these issues will greatly affect Americans, Rove said the problem of the deficit should come first. He remains optimistic America will rise to the challenge.
"Somehow or another the American people always step up and get it done," he told the KLA audience of about 600.
His presentation ended with a fascinating description of the events of September 11, 2001, when terrorists attacked the U.S. Rove said it was the "scariest" day of his time working for the Bush administration.
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