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While this can be frustrating to those of us who work hard to ensure we put integrity first, sometimes we have only our fellow public relations people to blame. When they promise what they can’t deliver, it can give us all a bad name.
What five things should you never hear a public relations practitioner say?
1) “I can guarantee you media coverage”: If a PR person ever tells you this, run. Not only can a public relations pro NOT guarantee you coverage, but it’s also getting harder than ever to garner coverage for clients in the current media environment.
There are at least four PR people for every reporter. If you want a guaranteed spot in any media outlet, be prepared to pay for an ad.
2) “Yes, they’ll print your press release verbatim”: No. No, they won’t. A reputable publication may use your press release to pull information for a story, but any reporter worth his or her salt won’t just take what you say about yourself and put it in print.
In fact, you should be prepared to provide additional information to help support what you’ve said in your press release. Things like third-party references, data and visuals can help make the journalist’s job easier—and the story better.
3) “I can make this go viral for you”: This one has caused many a PR pro to smack his or her forehead in frustration.
Going viral became a thing back in the 2000s. Quora says the term to “describe rapid and widespread social proliferation of a meme or product” started picking up steam in 2008. I imagine it’s been causing public relations folks headaches ever since.
Truth is, it rarely happens. “If you are a client and a PR firm guarantees they can create a viral video or post for you, end the meeting immediately. This is a promise they cannot make,” says Rob Wynne of Wynne Communications.
The only way to earn media coverage is to work hard at it by honing your message, choosing the right media targets and being persistent.
4) “I can get you in the Wall Street Journal”: Maybe. Maybe your PR person can land you a story in one of the most coveted publications around. Maybe he or she can get you on The Today Show. But, let’s be clear – there should be no promise (see no. 1).
Usually, if a company is just embarking on a public relations program and hasn’t done a lot of media outreach, a PR pro will start with the lower hanging fruit. That could be local media or maybe an industry publication.
Getting coverage in a major publication doesn’t happen overnight – usually. Not to say never. But, setting realistic expectations is something an experienced public relations professional should do up front.
5) “I love all your ideas for media pitches”: The best PR people aren’t “yes” men and women. And wise clients understand that we may question their ideas at times. It’s part of what they’re paying us to do.
A good public relations person will push back on some of your ideas. He or she won’t just tell you what you want to hear ALL the time. While it may seem easier to say yes to every idea the client has, it isn’t a good idea. Why? Because as PR professionals, we understand what journalists are looking for—and it may not be what the client thinks will make a good story.
Here’s an example. Say the client wants you to pitch a story about a new project the company landed. While it may be a major win for the client, it may not be a big enough story for a reporter to cover.
An experienced PR pro may offer some alternatives to the idea. Maybe you can include an additional piece of news or pitch it as part of a broader story idea. Or it may be better to hold off until you do have something more substantial to pitch.
So, be wary the next time you hear a PR practitioner say any of the above. Many of us are working hard to serve our clients – but setting realistic expectations and pushing back are part of the equation.

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while this can be frustrating to those of us who work hard to ensure we put integrity first, sometimes we have only our fellow public relations people to blame. when they promise what they can’t deliver, it can give us all a bad name.
what five things should you never hear a public relations practitioner say?
1) “i can guarantee you media coverage”: if a pr person ever tells you this, run. not only can a public relations pro not guarantee you coverage, but it’s also getting harder than ever to garner coverage for clients in the current media environment.
there are at least four pr people for every reporter. if you want a guaranteed spot in any media outlet, be prepared to pay for an ad.
2) “yes, they’ll print your press release verbatim”: no. no, they won’t. a reputable publication may use your press release to pull information for a story, but any reporter worth his or her salt won’t just take what you say about yourself and put it in print.
in fact, you should be prepared to provide additional information to help support what you’ve said in your press release. things like third-party references, data and visuals can help make the journalist’s job easier—and the story better.
3) “i can make this go viral for you”: this one has caused many a pr pro to smack his or her forehead in frustration.
going viral became a thing back in the 2000s. quora says the term to “describe rapid and widespread social proliferation of a meme or product” started picking up steam in 2008. i imagine it’s been causing public relations folks headaches ever since.
truth is, it rarely happens. “if you are a client and a pr firm guarantees they can create a viral video or post for you, end the meeting immediately. this is a promise they cannot make,” says rob wynne of wynne communications.
the only way to earn media coverage is to work hard at it by honing your message, choosing the right media targets and being persistent.
4) “i can get you in the wall street journal”: maybe. maybe your pr person can land you a story in one of the most coveted publications around. maybe he or she can get you on the today show. but, let’s be clear – there should be no promise (see no. 1).
usually, if a company is just embarking on a public relations program and hasn’t done a lot of media outreach, a pr pro will start with the lower hanging fruit. that could be local media or maybe an industry publication.
getting coverage in a major publication doesn’t happen overnight – usually. not to say never. but, setting realistic expectations is something an experienced public relations professional should do up front.
5) “i love all your ideas for media pitches”: the best pr people aren’t “yes” men and women. and wise clients understand that we may question their ideas at times. it’s part of what they’re paying us to do.
a good public relations person will push back on some of your ideas. he or she won’t just tell you what you want to hear all the time. while it may seem easier to say yes to every idea the client has, it isn’t a good idea. why? because as pr professionals, we understand what journalists are looking for—and it may not be what the client thinks will make a good story.
here’s an example. say the client wants you to pitch a story about a new project the company landed. while it may be a major win for the client, it may not be a big enough story for a reporter to cover.
an experienced pr pro may offer some alternatives to the idea. maybe you can include an additional piece of news or pitch it as part of a broader story idea. or it may be better to hold off until you do have something more substantial to pitch.
so, be wary the next time you hear a pr practitioner say any of the above. many of us are working hard to serve our clients – but setting realistic expectations and pushing back are part of the equation.


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In the past week we all celebrated the World Children’s Day with many activities.
In Vietnam, ChildFund has worked with communities to implement various initiatives to bring about positive changes to children and their families in the past 23 years. On this occasions, let’s have a look at what have been done at communities to reflect our commitment of creating lasting and meaningful change by supporting long-term community development and promoting children's rights.
Survival Rights: with examples from improvedquality of healthcare services for mother and children at locality through introducing intensive child care model, educating parents about child nutrition practices, IMCI or Total Patient care at Bach Thong hospital are a few among those recognized for bringing positive outcomes.
Protection Rights: focusing on initiatives that protect children against abuses, risks and neglection, in which a few can be names such as under the EVAC theme, ChildFund Swipe Safe is dedicated to safeguard children when they are online. The project is implemented in Hoa Binh, Cao Bang and Bac Kan province since 2017; or a project to Strengthen the Child Protection System Effectiveness in Kim Boi, Hoa Binh and recently implemented Child-Friendly Accountability framework in Vietnam.
Development Rights: various interventions have been introduced to improve the quality of education services through upgraded local facilities, playgrounds, libraries, and enhancing teachers’ and managers’ technical competency; or enabling children to practice their rights to play and develope through organized sport activities beside improving households livelihood and living conditions while lifting their understanding about gender and those related issues that prevent them from reaching their full potential.
Participation Rights: ChildFund has supported children and youth to express their ideas in decisions that are related to them by promoting their meaningful participation at their families, schools and communities.
On this occasion, we are grateful for all the dedication and support that make these positive outcomes possible. Children and youth are living in an increasingly turbulent world and by providing them with skills and knowledge, enabling them to be safe, confident and resilient, able to cope with those challenges and play active, constructive roles in the world, we hopethey are soon able to say “I am safe”, “I am educated”, “I am heard” and “I have a future”.

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in the past week we all celebrated the world children’s day with many activities.
in vietnam, childfund has worked with communities to implement various initiatives to bring about positive changes to children and their families in the past 23 years. on this occasions, let’s have a look at what have been done at communities to reflect our commitment of creating lasting and meaningful change by supporting long-term community development and promoting children's rights.
survival rights: with examples from improvedquality of healthcare services for mother and children at locality through introducing intensive child care model, educating parents about child nutrition practices, imci or total patient care at bach thong hospital are a few among those recognized for bringing positive outcomes.
protection rights: focusing on initiatives that protect children against abuses, risks and neglection, in which a few can be names such as under the evac theme, childfund swipe safe is dedicated to safeguard children when they are online. the project is implemented in hoa binh, cao bang and bac kan province since 2017; or a project to strengthen the child protection system effectiveness in kim boi, hoa binh and recently implemented child-friendly accountability framework in vietnam.
development rights: various interventions have been introduced to improve the quality of education services through upgraded local facilities, playgrounds, libraries, and enhancing teachers’ and managers’ technical competency; or enabling children to practice their rights to play and develope through organized sport activities beside improving households livelihood and living conditions while lifting their understanding about gender and those related issues that prevent them from reaching their full potential.
participation rights: childfund has supported children and youth to express their ideas in decisions that are related to them by promoting their meaningful participation at their families, schools and communities.
on this occasion, we are grateful for all the dedication and support that make these positive outcomes possible. children and youth are living in an increasingly turbulent world and by providing them with skills and knowledge, enabling them to be safe, confident and resilient, able to cope with those challenges and play active, constructive roles in the world, we hopethey are soon able to say “i am safe”, “i am educated”, “i am heard” and “i have a future”.


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Feral Interactive today announced that action RPG Deus Ex: Mankind Divided™ is coming to macOS on December 12th, augmented with Metal 2, Apple’s latest graphics API. Developed by Eidos® Montréal and published by Square Enix® on consoles and Windows PC, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is the latest instalment in the renowned cyberpunk Deus Ex® series.
Players will will tailor Jensen's augmentations to suit their individual play style as they forge their own routes through meticulously designed missions, constantly choosing between a variety of tactical options: hacking, stealth, social skills, and brute force.
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided features superbly realised environments with wildly imaginative science-fiction elements. The game’s main hub, a vast and breathtakingly detailed re-imagining of Prague, infuses the city's historic architecture with futuristic art, technology and interior design.
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided will be available from the Feral Store and Steam for $59.99/£39.99/€49.99. The Desperate Measures in-game mission and the Covert Agent pack, which includes various weapons and items, will be available for free.
A minisite dedicated to the game is now available.
Editors: For logos, other game graphics and a full list of features, visit the press area for Deus Ex: Mankind Divided. If you do not have a login for the press area, please email [email protected].
Feral Interactive is a leading publisher of games for the macOS, Linux and iOS platforms, founded in 1996 and based in London, England. It is responsible for such hits as GRID™ Autosport ROME: Total War™ for iPad, DiRT: Rally®, F1™ 2017, HITMAN™, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III, Total War: WARHAMMER, Life is Strange™, XCOM® 2, GRID Autosport™, Tomb Raider®, Alien: Isolation™- The Collection, Company of Heroes™ 2, Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor™ GOTY, XCOM®: Enemy Unknown and Empire: Total War™ for macOS and Linux, F1™ 2016, Sleeping Dogs®: Definitive Edition, LEGO® Marvel’s Avengers, Thief™ and LEGO® Jurassic World™ for macOS and Deus Ex: Mankind Divided™ for Linux. Visit the Feral Interactive website and find us on Twitter or Facebook.
Since its creation in 2007, Eidos-Montréal has embraced the philosophy to always pursue excellence in game development, aiming to create immersive and captivating experiences for players. In 2011, the studio made its mark with the critically acclaimed Deus Ex: Human Revolution®. Its sequel, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided™, was released in 2016 on consoles and Windows PC. Deus Ex: Mankind Divided™ features the studios newly developed Dawn Engine™, designed to support Eidos Montréal’s creative vision for both current and future game development. The studio also provides technical support for other Square Enix teams ranging from R&D, QA, and playtesting. Eidos-Montréal is part of the Square Enix group of companies. For more information on the studio, please visit https://eidosmontreal.com/, their Twitter account, or their LinkedIn page.
Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix group of companies. Square Enix, Inc. is affiliated with a global network of leading development studios such as IO Interactive™, Crystal Dynamics®, and Eidos Montréal. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 115 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 68 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 45 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
DEUS EX: MANKIND DIVIDED © 2016 Square Enix Ltd. All Rights Reserved. DEUS EX, DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION, DEUS EX: MANKIND DIVIDED, the DEUS EX: MANKIND DIVIDED logo, CRYSTAL DYNAMICS, DAWN ENGINE, DRAGON QUEST, EIDOS, FINAL FANTASY, IO INTERACTIVE, SQUARE ENIX, SPACE INVADERS, TAITO and TOMB RAIDER are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Square Enix group of companies. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
Square Enix Limited is a company registered in England & Wales under the number 01804186 whose registered office is situated at 240 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8NW, United Kingdom.

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feral interactive today announced that action rpg deus ex: mankind divided™ is coming to macos on december 12th, augmented with metal 2, apple’s latest graphics api. developed by eidos® montréal and published by square enix® on consoles and windows pc, deus ex: mankind divided is the latest instalment in the renowned cyberpunk deus ex® series.
players will will tailor jensen's augmentations to suit their individual play style as they forge their own routes through meticulously designed missions, constantly choosing between a variety of tactical options: hacking, stealth, social skills, and brute force.
deus ex: mankind divided features superbly realised environments with wildly imaginative science-fiction elements. the game’s main hub, a vast and breathtakingly detailed re-imagining of prague, infuses the city's historic architecture with futuristic art, technology and interior design.
deus ex: mankind divided will be available from the feral store and steam for $59.99/£39.99/€49.99. the desperate measures in-game mission and the covert agent pack, which includes various weapons and items, will be available for free.
a minisite dedicated to the game is now available.
editors: for logos, other game graphics and a full list of features, visit the press area for deus ex: mankind divided. if you do not have a login for the press area, please email [email protected].
feral interactive is a leading publisher of games for the macos, linux and ios platforms, founded in 1996 and based in london, england. it is responsible for such hits as grid™ autosport rome: total war™ for ipad, dirt: rally®, f1™ 2017, hitman™, warhammer 40,000: dawn of war iii, total war: warhammer, life is strange™, xcom® 2, grid autosport™, tomb raider®, alien: isolation™- the collection, company of heroes™ 2, middle-earth: shadow of mordor™ goty, xcom®: enemy unknown and empire: total war™ for macos and linux, f1™ 2016, sleeping dogs®: definitive edition, lego® marvel’s avengers, thief™ and lego® jurassic world™ for macos and deus ex: mankind divided™ for linux. visit the feral interactive website and find us on twitter or facebook.
since its creation in 2007, eidos-montréal has embraced the philosophy to always pursue excellence in game development, aiming to create immersive and captivating experiences for players. in 2011, the studio made its mark with the critically acclaimed deus ex: human revolution®. its sequel, deus ex: mankind divided™, was released in 2016 on consoles and windows pc. deus ex: mankind divided™ features the studios newly developed dawn engine™, designed to support eidos montréal’s creative vision for both current and future game development. the studio also provides technical support for other square enix teams ranging from r&d, qa, and playtesting. eidos-montréal is part of the square enix group of companies. for more information on the studio, please visit https://eidosmontreal.com/, their twitter account, or their linkedin page.
square enix, inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses square enix®, eidos® and taito® branded entertainment content throughout the americas as part of the square enix group of companies. square enix, inc. is affiliated with a global network of leading development studios such as io interactive™, crystal dynamics®, and eidos montréal. the square enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: final fantasy, which has sold over 115 million units worldwide; dragon quest®, which has sold over 68 million units worldwide; tomb raider®, which has sold over 45 million units worldwide; and the legendary space invaders®. square enix, inc. is a u.s.-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of square enix holdings co., ltd.
deus ex: mankind divided © 2016 square enix ltd. all rights reserved. deus ex, deus ex: human revolution, deus ex: mankind divided, the deus ex: mankind divided logo, crystal dynamics, dawn engine, dragon quest, eidos, final fantasy, io interactive, square enix, space invaders, taito and tomb raider are registered trademarks or trademarks of the square enix group of companies. all other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
square enix limited is a company registered in england & wales under the number 01804186 whose registered office is situated at 240 blackfriars road, london, se1 8nw, united kingdom.


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Bohol Bee Farm is a famous restaurant located in the municipality of Dauis in the island of Panglao. From the city centre, it will take about 30 mins or less to get there. The only problem though is the accessibility of going there since there are limited public vehicles that goes to that location, much better if you hire someone in the city to send you off and fetch you once you’re done for a very reasonable price. With having problems with transportation, they have come up of putting up restaurants in malls, thus, making Buzz Cafe famous within Tagbilaran City. You can find Buzz Cafes in Island City Mall and Galleria Luisa.
Anyways, after arriving at Bohol Bee Farm, you can directly see their stores selling organic foods from appetizers down to desserts. You can even buy homemade ice creams with their famous flavors of malunggay, guyabano, and other common ice cream flavors. You can either choose to serve it in a bowl or thru a cassava cone.
Before these main dishes were served, appetizers were also served of cabcab paired with jams and pesto with freshly baked bread.
For drinks and beverages, they offered wide selections of fruits shakes, fruit chillers, fruit juices, and cold drinks that will quench your thirst. When talking about desserts, Bohol Bee Farm doesn’t come last. They also have long list of delectable desserts ranging from halo-halo down to ice creams as I’ve mentioned.
If you love their products, you can also buy these through their store just outside of the restaurant area and they are good for pasalubongs.
Come and visit Bohol Bee Farm. You shouldn’t miss this one of a kind experience if you happen to be near Panglao Island.

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bohol bee farm is a famous restaurant located in the municipality of dauis in the island of panglao. from the city centre, it will take about 30 mins or less to get there. the only problem though is the accessibility of going there since there are limited public vehicles that goes to that location, much better if you hire someone in the city to send you off and fetch you once you’re done for a very reasonable price. with having problems with transportation, they have come up of putting up restaurants in malls, thus, making buzz cafe famous within tagbilaran city. you can find buzz cafes in island city mall and galleria luisa.
anyways, after arriving at bohol bee farm, you can directly see their stores selling organic foods from appetizers down to desserts. you can even buy homemade ice creams with their famous flavors of malunggay, guyabano, and other common ice cream flavors. you can either choose to serve it in a bowl or thru a cassava cone.
before these main dishes were served, appetizers were also served of cabcab paired with jams and pesto with freshly baked bread.
for drinks and beverages, they offered wide selections of fruits shakes, fruit chillers, fruit juices, and cold drinks that will quench your thirst. when talking about desserts, bohol bee farm doesn’t come last. they also have long list of delectable desserts ranging from halo-halo down to ice creams as i’ve mentioned.
if you love their products, you can also buy these through their store just outside of the restaurant area and they are good for pasalubongs.
come and visit bohol bee farm. you shouldn’t miss this one of a kind experience if you happen to be near panglao island.


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The Stowe Inn is centrally located in Stowe, a 3-minute walk from Vermont Ski Museum and 12 minutes by foot from Swimming Hole. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Located in Stowe, The Riverside Inn is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Alchemist Brewery and Stowe Golf Park. Free self parking is available onsite.
Located in Stowe, Fiddler's Green Inn is within a 5-minute drive of Stowe Mountain Resort and Wiessner Woods. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Located in Stowe, Bears Lair Inn is within a 5-minute drive of Wiessner Woods and Stowe Mountain Resort. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
With a stay at 109 Main Street in Stowe, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Stowe Area Association and Vermont Ski Museum. Free self parking is available onsite.
Located in Stowe, Inn At The Mountain And is minutes from Tollhouse Double and close to Stowe Recreation Path. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and a safe deposit box at the front desk.
With a stay at The Gables Inn in Stowe, you'll be a 3-minute walk from Stowe Golf Park and 14 minutes by foot from Alchemist Brewery.

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the stowe inn is centrally located in stowe, a 3-minute walk from vermont ski museum and 12 minutes by foot from swimming hole. the front desk is staffed during limited hours. free self parking is available onsite.
located in stowe, the riverside inn is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of alchemist brewery and stowe golf park. free self parking is available onsite.
located in stowe, fiddler's green inn is within a 5-minute drive of stowe mountain resort and wiessner woods. the front desk is staffed during limited hours. free self parking is available onsite.
located in stowe, bears lair inn is within a 5-minute drive of wiessner woods and stowe mountain resort. the front desk is staffed during limited hours. free self parking is available onsite.
with a stay at 109 main street in stowe, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of stowe area association and vermont ski museum. free self parking is available onsite.
located in stowe, inn at the mountain and is minutes from tollhouse double and close to stowe recreation path. featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and a safe deposit box at the front desk.
with a stay at the gables inn in stowe, you'll be a 3-minute walk from stowe golf park and 14 minutes by foot from alchemist brewery.


text: Amazon Price: $0.69 (as of April 21, 2019 1:20 pm - Details). Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Amazon site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.

lowercased: amazon price: $0.69 (as of april 21, 2019 1:20 pm - details). product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. any price and availability information displayed on the amazon site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.


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It's a basic rule of securities trading that securities offered for sale to the general public have to be registered with the SEC and, in Texas, with the Texas State Securities Board (TSSB). With registration come expansive (and expensive) disclosure requirements so that purchasers can have all the facts necessary to make an informed decision. Fail to register, and the issuer is subject to civil liability.
in some cases, limits on the amount of capital to be raised from the sale.
These offerings are also known as private placement offerings, because they cannot be offered to the general public and still be exempt. While the SEC revised its rules a few years ago to permit general solicitation and advertising, issuers who take advantage of this new leniency can only sell to accredited investors, and must make reasonable efforts to verify that all purchasers are in fact accredited. For an individual purchaser (that is, a person, not a bank or other entity) to be accredited, she must be either a director, officer, or general partner of the issuer, or have a net worth in excess of a million dollars.
The point of a private offering, of course, is to raise money by selling investments. Sellers being sellers, however, sometimes the rules regarding exemption get broken in pursuit of sales. When that happens, the law is clear that the issuer is liable for failing to register a security that doesn't comply with the exemption requirements. And a stock that isn't exempt under Reg D is also not exempt from state registration. In Texas, the rule is particularly strict - under section 33A(1) of the TSA, a purchaser is entitled to rescission if he has purchased an unregistered security that doesn't qualify for an exemption. And the TSA places the burden on the issuer (or seller) to prove that all conditions for an exemption are satisfied.
Shares or interests can be purchased via a website accessible to the general public.
The offering is touted on social media sites like Facebook, LinkedIn, or others.
You learned about the opportunity at a conference open to the public.
You were allowed to participate even though you don't meet the requirements for an accredited investor.
It appears that when the SEC changed its rules to allow advertising and solicitation to the general public, some issuers might have just run with that and paid scant attention to the second half of the rule change requiring all investors to be accredited and the issuer to make reasonable efforts to verify investor status, in light of just how many TSSB cases find that issuers and sellers failed to do just that.
If you suspect that you've bought into a private offering that fails to satisfy all the conditions for a registration exemption, you may be able to get out again without losing all of your investment. Remember, the TSA allows the purchaser of an unregistered security that does not qualify for an exemption to have the sale rescinded. Contact our office to discuss your situation by calling 866-597-2221 our using our online contact form. We have 30 years of experience representing investors like you in nearly every variety of securities arbitration and litigation. We can help.

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it's a basic rule of securities trading that securities offered for sale to the general public have to be registered with the sec and, in texas, with the texas state securities board (tssb). with registration come expansive (and expensive) disclosure requirements so that purchasers can have all the facts necessary to make an informed decision. fail to register, and the issuer is subject to civil liability.
in some cases, limits on the amount of capital to be raised from the sale.
these offerings are also known as private placement offerings, because they cannot be offered to the general public and still be exempt. while the sec revised its rules a few years ago to permit general solicitation and advertising, issuers who take advantage of this new leniency can only sell to accredited investors, and must make reasonable efforts to verify that all purchasers are in fact accredited. for an individual purchaser (that is, a person, not a bank or other entity) to be accredited, she must be either a director, officer, or general partner of the issuer, or have a net worth in excess of a million dollars.
the point of a private offering, of course, is to raise money by selling investments. sellers being sellers, however, sometimes the rules regarding exemption get broken in pursuit of sales. when that happens, the law is clear that the issuer is liable for failing to register a security that doesn't comply with the exemption requirements. and a stock that isn't exempt under reg d is also not exempt from state registration. in texas, the rule is particularly strict - under section 33a(1) of the tsa, a purchaser is entitled to rescission if he has purchased an unregistered security that doesn't qualify for an exemption. and the tsa places the burden on the issuer (or seller) to prove that all conditions for an exemption are satisfied.
shares or interests can be purchased via a website accessible to the general public.
the offering is touted on social media sites like facebook, linkedin, or others.
you learned about the opportunity at a conference open to the public.
you were allowed to participate even though you don't meet the requirements for an accredited investor.
it appears that when the sec changed its rules to allow advertising and solicitation to the general public, some issuers might have just run with that and paid scant attention to the second half of the rule change requiring all investors to be accredited and the issuer to make reasonable efforts to verify investor status, in light of just how many tssb cases find that issuers and sellers failed to do just that.
if you suspect that you've bought into a private offering that fails to satisfy all the conditions for a registration exemption, you may be able to get out again without losing all of your investment. remember, the tsa allows the purchaser of an unregistered security that does not qualify for an exemption to have the sale rescinded. contact our office to discuss your situation by calling 866-597-2221 our using our online contact form. we have 30 years of experience representing investors like you in nearly every variety of securities arbitration and litigation. we can help.


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Croatian Electric is a family owned and operated business established in 1949 by Marko Yelavich senior the son of a Croatian immigrant to Canada. The Yelavich family has passed down the electric trade from father to son over three generations.
Croatian Electric provides a wide range of electrical services including Wiring Services, Electrical Services, Lighting Services for commercial and residential properties in the Toronto area.
These are the most FREQUENTLY ASKED ELECTRICAL QUESTIONS presented by our clients in the Toronto area. Contact us today at (416) 520 – 0157 so that we can discuss your electrical needs; since each electrical configuration and design is different our licensed Electrician / Electricians will study your case and provide an array of electrical solution options along with the recommendation.
Most provinces call for 100 amps minimum, but with all the new electronic devices, air conditioning and electric heat, I would suggest 200 amps especially in new homes. This also gives you some space for future additions. This is not a job for an unlicensed person to attempt: you will want a licensed Electrician do this work. In most cases it involves replacing everything from the service loop (this is the wire that extends from the top of your meter to the utility tie in) up to and including the main electrical panel.
Where do you put G.F.I.’s?
Any bathroom or garage outlet within 6′ of a sink must be GFCI protected. The code also requires all kitchen outlets for countertop use to be GFCI protected. GFCI outlets must be installed in any area where electricity and water may come into contact, including basements, pools, spas, utility rooms, attached garages and outdoors. At least one GFCI outlet is required in an unfinished basement and for most outdoor outlets.
There are two types of GFCIs in homes and workplaces: the GFCI outlet and the GFCI circuit breaker. Both do the same job, but each has different applications and limitations.
As a replacement for the standard electrical outlet the GFCI outlet is not dependent of a ground to work. It doesn’t measure shorts to the ground but rather the electrical current difference between the hot wire and the neutral wire. A sudden difference of 5 ma. or more trips the device by letting it know that there is another path for the electricity to travel through. The only downside to this is there may be some nuisance tripping in highly inductive loads like large motors or even fluorescent lamps or fixtures on the same circuit. But the newer models seemed to have corrected this somewhat.
A GFCI outlet will protect appliances when they are plugged into it. In this sense the GFCI outlets can also be can also be wired to protect additional outlets that are connected to it. The GFCI circuit breaker controls an entire circuit, and is installed as a replacement for a circuit breaker on the building’s main circuit board. Instead of installing many GFCI outlets, one GFCI circuit breaker can protect an entire circuit. There is a test button and a reset button on these units. If you press the test button the reset should pop out. To reset just push the reset button in.
Putting lights on GFCI outlets isn’t such a great idea: you’ll want protected circuits so as not to be left in the dark should the electrical circuit trip. For much the same reason equipment that can’t go without electrical power for an extended time should not be placed on a GFCI protected circuit (refrigerators, freezers, sump pumps and other machines that without electrical power might cause costly losses or property damage). GFCIs are very sensitive and are subject to nuisance tripping and the GFCI outlets outside often don’t last even under the best of conditions. Be sure to test the device using the “test” button before you use one.
In Ontario Canada any electrical work done in the home or workplace must be inspected by an Electrical Safety Inspector with the ESA. Doing electrical work yourself can be a gamble, especially when one is not a licensed electrician or trained in the dangers of electricity and extreme voltage. How much are you willing to risk to save money: To fully understand electricity and become an electrician requires much training: to make an error for even the smallest of jobs could become a safety hazard. One it comes to electricity, don`t take a chance and `think` it is right: Hire a licensed Electrician to do this work such as those with CROATIAN ELECTRIC.
Where a property owner does not abide by the provincial regulations it is important to highlight that in case of damage or fire caused by the electrical work, the insurance most likely will not pay, they will only if the work is done by a licensed Electrical Contractor. It`s a good idea to check with the Insurance provider e.g. homeowners Insurance Co., and they should sign a document or something to this effect to acknowledge this when they pull a permit.
The time to be cautious is when you tell yourself: `This is easy. I can do it myself. Why should i get an electrician?` Avoid paying more than what it originally would cost and not having to endure the frustration of not knowing or remembering how all the wires get connected, perhaps having the hair on your head stand up and then coming to the realisation that perhaps an Electrician is a good idea to figure out the mess.
How many convenience outlets in each room?
In every kitchen, family room, dining room, living room, parlor, library, den, bedroom, or similar room or area of dwelling units, receptacle outlets shall be installed so that no point along the floor line in any wall space there is more than six feet, from an outlet in that space. This is to prevent the use of extension cords. It is best to place the outlets 18 inches above floor level. Switches are usually 48 inches from floor level. For convenience outlets each single receptacle in a single branch circuit is usually figured for 1.5 amps, duplex outlets for 3 amps in estimating total amperage for that circuit. Air conditioners should be on a single dedicated circuit.
All electrical outlets installed within six feet of a kitchen sink or wetbar shall have G.F.C.I. protection. Kitchen outlets on the countertops should have a minimum two 20 amp branch circuits that can be used for small appliances. It is strongly recommended to have each fixed appliance (refrigerator, stove, dish washer) on its own dedicated circuit. For countertops 12 inches or wider an outlet should be installed so that there is no more than 24 inches between receptacles. For island countertops should be installed above, or within 12 inches below the countertop. There shall be no more than 24 inches from center line of countertop. No receptacle shall be installed face up on a sink counter top.
Starting January 1, 2002, The National Electrical Code, Section 210-12, requires that all branch circuits supplying 125V, single phase, 15 and 20 ampere outlets installed in dwelling unit bedrooms be protected by an arc-fault Circuit interrupter. Eventually they will be in more areas but the NEC selected to require them on bedroom circuits first because a CPSC study showed many home fire deaths were related to bedroom circuits.
The AFCI (Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter) breaker, will shut off a circuit in a fraction of a second if arcing develops. The current inside of an arc is not always high enough to trip a regular breaker. You must have noticed a cut or worn piece of a cord or a loose connection in a junction box or receptacle arcing and burnt without tripping the regular breaker. As you can guess this is a major cause of fires in a dwelling.
There is a difference between AFCIs and GFCIs. AFCIs are intended to reduce the likelihood of fire caused by electrical arcing faults; whereas, GFCIs are personnel protection intended to reduce the likelihood of electric shock hazard. Don’t misunderstand, GFCIs are still needed and save a lot of lives.
Combination devices that include both AFCI and GFCI protection in one unit will become available soon. AFCIs can be installed in any 15 or 20 ampere branch circuit in homes today and are currently available as circuit breakers with built-in AFCI features. In the near future, other types of devices with AFCI protection will be available.
If a GFCI receptacle is installed on the load side of an AFCI it is possible for both the AFCI and the GFCI to trip on a fault if the current exceeds the limit for both devices. It is also possible for the AFCI to trip and the GFCI to not trip since the two devices could race each other. However, in no case is safety compromised.

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most provinces call for 100 amps minimum, but with all the new electronic devices, air conditioning and electric heat, i would suggest 200 amps especially in new homes. this also gives you some space for future additions. this is not a job for an unlicensed person to attempt: you will want a licensed electrician do this work. in most cases it involves replacing everything from the service loop (this is the wire that extends from the top of your meter to the utility tie in) up to and including the main electrical panel.
where do you put g.f.i.’s?
any bathroom or garage outlet within 6′ of a sink must be gfci protected. the code also requires all kitchen outlets for countertop use to be gfci protected. gfci outlets must be installed in any area where electricity and water may come into contact, including basements, pools, spas, utility rooms, attached garages and outdoors. at least one gfci outlet is required in an unfinished basement and for most outdoor outlets.
there are two types of gfcis in homes and workplaces: the gfci outlet and the gfci circuit breaker. both do the same job, but each has different applications and limitations.
as a replacement for the standard electrical outlet the gfci outlet is not dependent of a ground to work. it doesn’t measure shorts to the ground but rather the electrical current difference between the hot wire and the neutral wire. a sudden difference of 5 ma. or more trips the device by letting it know that there is another path for the electricity to travel through. the only downside to this is there may be some nuisance tripping in highly inductive loads like large motors or even fluorescent lamps or fixtures on the same circuit. but the newer models seemed to have corrected this somewhat.
a gfci outlet will protect appliances when they are plugged into it. in this sense the gfci outlets can also be can also be wired to protect additional outlets that are connected to it. the gfci circuit breaker controls an entire circuit, and is installed as a replacement for a circuit breaker on the building’s main circuit board. instead of installing many gfci outlets, one gfci circuit breaker can protect an entire circuit. there is a test button and a reset button on these units. if you press the test button the reset should pop out. to reset just push the reset button in.
putting lights on gfci outlets isn’t such a great idea: you’ll want protected circuits so as not to be left in the dark should the electrical circuit trip. for much the same reason equipment that can’t go without electrical power for an extended time should not be placed on a gfci protected circuit (refrigerators, freezers, sump pumps and other machines that without electrical power might cause costly losses or property damage). gfcis are very sensitive and are subject to nuisance tripping and the gfci outlets outside often don’t last even under the best of conditions. be sure to test the device using the “test” button before you use one.
in ontario canada any electrical work done in the home or workplace must be inspected by an electrical safety inspector with the esa. doing electrical work yourself can be a gamble, especially when one is not a licensed electrician or trained in the dangers of electricity and extreme voltage. how much are you willing to risk to save money: to fully understand electricity and become an electrician requires much training: to make an error for even the smallest of jobs could become a safety hazard. one it comes to electricity, don`t take a chance and `think` it is right: hire a licensed electrician to do this work such as those with croatian electric.
where a property owner does not abide by the provincial regulations it is important to highlight that in case of damage or fire caused by the electrical work, the insurance most likely will not pay, they will only if the work is done by a licensed electrical contractor. it`s a good idea to check with the insurance provider e.g. homeowners insurance co., and they should sign a document or something to this effect to acknowledge this when they pull a permit.
the time to be cautious is when you tell yourself: `this is easy. i can do it myself. why should i get an electrician?` avoid paying more than what it originally would cost and not having to endure the frustration of not knowing or remembering how all the wires get connected, perhaps having the hair on your head stand up and then coming to the realisation that perhaps an electrician is a good idea to figure out the mess.
how many convenience outlets in each room?
in every kitchen, family room, dining room, living room, parlor, library, den, bedroom, or similar room or area of dwelling units, receptacle outlets shall be installed so that no point along the floor line in any wall space there is more than six feet, from an outlet in that space. this is to prevent the use of extension cords. it is best to place the outlets 18 inches above floor level. switches are usually 48 inches from floor level. for convenience outlets each single receptacle in a single branch circuit is usually figured for 1.5 amps, duplex outlets for 3 amps in estimating total amperage for that circuit. air conditioners should be on a single dedicated circuit.
all electrical outlets installed within six feet of a kitchen sink or wetbar shall have g.f.c.i. protection. kitchen outlets on the countertops should have a minimum two 20 amp branch circuits that can be used for small appliances. it is strongly recommended to have each fixed appliance (refrigerator, stove, dish washer) on its own dedicated circuit. for countertops 12 inches or wider an outlet should be installed so that there is no more than 24 inches between receptacles. for island countertops should be installed above, or within 12 inches below the countertop. there shall be no more than 24 inches from center line of countertop. no receptacle shall be installed face up on a sink counter top.
starting january 1, 2002, the national electrical code, section 210-12, requires that all branch circuits supplying 125v, single phase, 15 and 20 ampere outlets installed in dwelling unit bedrooms be protected by an arc-fault circuit interrupter. eventually they will be in more areas but the nec selected to require them on bedroom circuits first because a cpsc study showed many home fire deaths were related to bedroom circuits.
the afci (arc fault circuit interrupter) breaker, will shut off a circuit in a fraction of a second if arcing develops. the current inside of an arc is not always high enough to trip a regular breaker. you must have noticed a cut or worn piece of a cord or a loose connection in a junction box or receptacle arcing and burnt without tripping the regular breaker. as you can guess this is a major cause of fires in a dwelling.
there is a difference between afcis and gfcis. afcis are intended to reduce the likelihood of fire caused by electrical arcing faults; whereas, gfcis are personnel protection intended to reduce the likelihood of electric shock hazard. don’t misunderstand, gfcis are still needed and save a lot of lives.
combination devices that include both afci and gfci protection in one unit will become available soon. afcis can be installed in any 15 or 20 ampere branch circuit in homes today and are currently available as circuit breakers with built-in afci features. in the near future, other types of devices with afci protection will be available.
if a gfci receptacle is installed on the load side of an afci it is possible for both the afci and the gfci to trip on a fault if the current exceeds the limit for both devices. it is also possible for the afci to trip and the gfci to not trip since the two devices could race each other. however, in no case is safety compromised.


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Do you accept credit or debit cards for payment for race day registration?
Yes, we do. We accept cash, check, and debit/credit cards. Checks can be made payable to Courage Worldwide.
You can pick up your packet (bib and shirt) on Friday, June 10 at Fleet Feet of Roseville (1850 Douglas Blvd # 418, Roseville, CA 95661), from 1:00PM to 7:00PM and at the race on race morning from 6:30AM to 8:00AM.
Do you require ID for packet pick up?
Will I get a shirt?
We are happy to announce that our 2016 Courage Run at Granite Bay will offer technical shirts to every 5k/10k registrant. Our Kids’ Fun Run registrants will receive a cotton t-shirt. Entries must be received by May 30, 2016, to guarantee receiving a shirt. After May 30, shirts will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis (limited quantities).
Depending on your race we recommend you get there 45 minutes to an hour ahead of time to find parking, warm up and stretch.
We’re sorry, but pets are not allowed, except for registered service dogs. While we realize it is fun for both you and your pet to run/walk together, this policy has been established by both our insurance company and us for safety reasons.
Can I run/walk with my child in a baby/jogging stroller?
We do permit baby joggers/strollers for this event, but we ask that you start in the back of the pack, whether you are running or walking. This is for your safety and for the safety of those around you. Children in a stroller do not need to be registered, but they will not receive a race shirt. Please note that scooters, bikes, skateboards, and roller blades are not allowed on the course.
Can I wear an iPod during the race?
We discourage the use of iPods or other music devices during the race. We love music, but we want you to be safe. The reason we discourage headphones is because they impair your ability to hear the directions of volunteers and police on the course, emergency vehicles, and other runners around you. If you do elect to wear headphones, we ask that you only wear them in one ear or keep the volume at a level that allows you to hear people and vehicles/traffic around you.
Is there a Kid’s Fun Run associated with this race?
Yes. We offer a ¼ mile fun run for children 10 and under.
Do you have porta-potties on the course?
YES. Portable toilets will also be available at the start/finish line area.
Will you have a sweat/gear check for this event?
Do you have race day registration?
Yes, race day registrations opens at 6:30AM for all events. It will be located onsite at the race near the start/finish area. We recommend arriving at least one hour prior to the start time of your race in order to allow sufficient time to park, register, etc.
How many miles is a 5K/10K?
A 5K is 3.1 miles and a 10K is 6.2 miles.
What kind of aid stations will be available on the course?
The 5K will have two aid stations and the 10K will have four.
Each 5K/10K participant will be issued a “bib” with his/her number on it. On the back of each bib is a disposable timing chip. This timing chip is encoded with the athlete’s name and race number. The computer chip allows for the most accurate race time.

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do you accept credit or debit cards for payment for race day registration?
yes, we do. we accept cash, check, and debit/credit cards. checks can be made payable to courage worldwide.
you can pick up your packet (bib and shirt) on friday, june 10 at fleet feet of roseville (1850 douglas blvd # 418, roseville, ca 95661), from 1:00pm to 7:00pm and at the race on race morning from 6:30am to 8:00am.
do you require id for packet pick up?
will i get a shirt?
we are happy to announce that our 2016 courage run at granite bay will offer technical shirts to every 5k/10k registrant. our kids’ fun run registrants will receive a cotton t-shirt. entries must be received by may 30, 2016, to guarantee receiving a shirt. after may 30, shirts will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis (limited quantities).
depending on your race we recommend you get there 45 minutes to an hour ahead of time to find parking, warm up and stretch.
we’re sorry, but pets are not allowed, except for registered service dogs. while we realize it is fun for both you and your pet to run/walk together, this policy has been established by both our insurance company and us for safety reasons.
can i run/walk with my child in a baby/jogging stroller?
we do permit baby joggers/strollers for this event, but we ask that you start in the back of the pack, whether you are running or walking. this is for your safety and for the safety of those around you. children in a stroller do not need to be registered, but they will not receive a race shirt. please note that scooters, bikes, skateboards, and roller blades are not allowed on the course.
can i wear an ipod during the race?
we discourage the use of ipods or other music devices during the race. we love music, but we want you to be safe. the reason we discourage headphones is because they impair your ability to hear the directions of volunteers and police on the course, emergency vehicles, and other runners around you. if you do elect to wear headphones, we ask that you only wear them in one ear or keep the volume at a level that allows you to hear people and vehicles/traffic around you.
is there a kid’s fun run associated with this race?
yes. we offer a ¼ mile fun run for children 10 and under.
do you have porta-potties on the course?
yes. portable toilets will also be available at the start/finish line area.
will you have a sweat/gear check for this event?
do you have race day registration?
yes, race day registrations opens at 6:30am for all events. it will be located onsite at the race near the start/finish area. we recommend arriving at least one hour prior to the start time of your race in order to allow sufficient time to park, register, etc.
how many miles is a 5k/10k?
a 5k is 3.1 miles and a 10k is 6.2 miles.
what kind of aid stations will be available on the course?
the 5k will have two aid stations and the 10k will have four.
each 5k/10k participant will be issued a “bib” with his/her number on it. on the back of each bib is a disposable timing chip. this timing chip is encoded with the athlete’s name and race number. the computer chip allows for the most accurate race time.


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text: Dr. G.G. Jones moved to Geneseo in 1895 and died in 1904. The stuccoed house at 24 Oak Street was built in 1914 for his widow, Mrs. G.G. (Celia M.) Jones. The contractor was Edward J. Forbes. Mrs. Jones died in 1947 at age 86, and the house was willed to her daughter N. Pearl Jones. At her death, the house was sold to Beula Warner. The house was sold to Judith Binder in 1961, to William and Lois Wooster in 1962, and to Clayton and Beverly Lewis in 1971.

lowercased: dr. g.g. jones moved to geneseo in 1895 and died in 1904. the stuccoed house at 24 oak street was built in 1914 for his widow, mrs. g.g. (celia m.) jones. the contractor was edward j. forbes. mrs. jones died in 1947 at age 86, and the house was willed to her daughter n. pearl jones. at her death, the house was sold to beula warner. the house was sold to judith binder in 1961, to william and lois wooster in 1962, and to clayton and beverly lewis in 1971.


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On Friday, Clem, a Democrat who was raised in Coos Bay, pulled into Medford during a listening tour, sounding very much like he is running for the state's top office.
"Now is the time for somebody to step in who 'gets' rural and urban Oregon," he said.
He also did a six-minute interview on Medford's NBC affiliate, KOBI-5.
Finally, there's coverage of the emerging 2010 gubernatorial field from the Associated Press.
Full disclosure: My firm built Brian Clem's campaign website, but I speak only for myself.
If Clem were a serious candidate, wouldn't he be walking across Southern Oregon?
If Bryan CLem were serious about running for governor, he wouldn't wait for Kitzhaber to make up his mind--which Kitzhaber studiously isn't doing--before deciding.
I hope Clem stays in the race regardless of Kitzhaber. JK shouldn't run. His last term didn't end well and Oregon needs to move forward not backward. It is time for a new generation of leaders and JK's day has come and gone. Can you say "no fire in the belly"?
I like Rep. Clem. I'm glad he's testing the waters. He did a good job with the interview. But "listening" and using local ideas, while good, especially as first steps, are neither going to win the election or provide Oregon with the leadership its needs. He'll need to do more.
As a second step, and continuing to listen, he might ask local people some hard questions. Like: if 80% of global economic growth in the next few decades is going to be in emerging markets (think China, India, Brazil, Russia), what does that mean, if anything, for your community's economic future? Or similarly, if China's economy will be twice the size of the US economy in 2050, what does that mean, if anything, for your community's economic future?
Myranda-- Did you read the article? Doesn't look like Clem is sure he's dropping out for Gov. Kitzhaber. Backpedal?
Rep. Clem has a lot going for him, and I'm glad to see he is contemplating a run for Governor. He deserves kudos for both the Metolius bill and the farm-to-school bill that he mentions in this interview. I especially appreciated his direct and unassuming manner in the conversations I had with him last session in Salem.
But I sure didn't see much sign of interest in bridging the urban-rural divide on the issue I was following most closely last session, the management of the Tillamook and Clatsop State Forests. As Chair of the Ag committee, Clem moved and voted for a bill to make timber harvest the primary purpose of the state forests, thereby increasing the pressure to gut the science-based and consensus-approved plan that took years to develop and implement -- a plan which has produced very high harvest levels while also providing some pretty good environmental protection.
In the interview above, Clem mentions his desire for a "greater role for wood products." If that means more bills to make timber production the primary purpose of public lands like the Tillamook Forest, he won't be doing anything to bridge the urban-rural divide, he'll be making it worse.
We are in desperate need of a new conversation and new way forward on our forests. Oregon has the world's premier forestry school at OSU, highly productive timber lands, a big pool of skilled workers in the forest products industry, and a penchant for sustainability and the environment. How about some more creative thinking on this one, Rep. Clem?
Disclosure: I've done some part-time work on forest policy for conservation groups, though I'm only speaking for myself here.

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on friday, clem, a democrat who was raised in coos bay, pulled into medford during a listening tour, sounding very much like he is running for the state's top office.
"now is the time for somebody to step in who 'gets' rural and urban oregon," he said.
he also did a six-minute interview on medford's nbc affiliate, kobi-5.
finally, there's coverage of the emerging 2010 gubernatorial field from the associated press.
full disclosure: my firm built brian clem's campaign website, but i speak only for myself.
if clem were a serious candidate, wouldn't he be walking across southern oregon?
if bryan clem were serious about running for governor, he wouldn't wait for kitzhaber to make up his mind--which kitzhaber studiously isn't doing--before deciding.
i hope clem stays in the race regardless of kitzhaber. jk shouldn't run. his last term didn't end well and oregon needs to move forward not backward. it is time for a new generation of leaders and jk's day has come and gone. can you say "no fire in the belly"?
i like rep. clem. i'm glad he's testing the waters. he did a good job with the interview. but "listening" and using local ideas, while good, especially as first steps, are neither going to win the election or provide oregon with the leadership its needs. he'll need to do more.
as a second step, and continuing to listen, he might ask local people some hard questions. like: if 80% of global economic growth in the next few decades is going to be in emerging markets (think china, india, brazil, russia), what does that mean, if anything, for your community's economic future? or similarly, if china's economy will be twice the size of the us economy in 2050, what does that mean, if anything, for your community's economic future?
myranda-- did you read the article? doesn't look like clem is sure he's dropping out for gov. kitzhaber. backpedal?
rep. clem has a lot going for him, and i'm glad to see he is contemplating a run for governor. he deserves kudos for both the metolius bill and the farm-to-school bill that he mentions in this interview. i especially appreciated his direct and unassuming manner in the conversations i had with him last session in salem.
but i sure didn't see much sign of interest in bridging the urban-rural divide on the issue i was following most closely last session, the management of the tillamook and clatsop state forests. as chair of the ag committee, clem moved and voted for a bill to make timber harvest the primary purpose of the state forests, thereby increasing the pressure to gut the science-based and consensus-approved plan that took years to develop and implement -- a plan which has produced very high harvest levels while also providing some pretty good environmental protection.
in the interview above, clem mentions his desire for a "greater role for wood products." if that means more bills to make timber production the primary purpose of public lands like the tillamook forest, he won't be doing anything to bridge the urban-rural divide, he'll be making it worse.
we are in desperate need of a new conversation and new way forward on our forests. oregon has the world's premier forestry school at osu, highly productive timber lands, a big pool of skilled workers in the forest products industry, and a penchant for sustainability and the environment. how about some more creative thinking on this one, rep. clem?
disclosure: i've done some part-time work on forest policy for conservation groups, though i'm only speaking for myself here.


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The Scots fowk (Scots Gaelic: Albannaich), or Scots, is a naition an ethnic group native tae Scotland. Historically thay cam frae a mellin o the Pechts an Gaels, incorporatin neebourin Breetons tae the sooth as weel as invadin Germanic fowks sic as the Anglo-Saxons an the Norse.
In modren uiss, "Scots fowk" or "Scots" is uised for tae refer tae onybody that's lingueestic, cultural, faimily ancestral or genetic oreegins is frae 'ithin Scotland. The Laitin wird Scotti oreeginally applee'd tae a parteecular, 5t century, Goidelic tribe that inhabitit Ireland. Tho for ordinar conseedert airchaic or pejorative, the term Scotch haes been uised for the Scots fowk an aw , but this uise is nou, tae the maist pairt, bi fowk ootwi Scotland.
In th' earlie middle ages, scootlund saw loads ethnic or cultural groups mentioned in newfanglt sources, namely th' picts, th' gaels, th' britons, 'n' th' angles, wi' th' latter settling in th' southeast o' th' land. Culturally, thae peoples ur grouped according tae leid. Maist o' scootlund 'til th' 13th hunner years spoke celtic languages 'n' thae included, at least initially, th' britons, as weel as th' gaels 'n' th' picts. germanic peoples included th' angles o' northumbria, wha settled in south-eastern scootlund in th' region atween th' firth o' forth tae th' north 'n' th' water tweed tae th' sooth. Thay an' a' occupied th' south-west o' scootlund up tae 'n' anaw th' plain o' kyle 'n' thair leid, auld sassenach, wis th' earliest form o' th' leid whilk eventually became kent as scots.
Use o' th' gaelic leid spread throo'oot nearly th' hail o' scootlund by th' 9th century, reaching a peak in th' 11th tae 13th centuries, bit wis ne'er th' leid o' th' south-east o' th' country. king edgar divided th' kingdom o' northumbria atween scootlund 'n' englain; at least, maist medieval historians noo accept th' 'gift' by edgar, in ony trial, efter th' efter battle o' carham th' scots kingdom encompassed mony sassenach fowk, wi' even mair ferr mibeez aye, mibeez naw arriving efter th' norman invasion o sassenach land in 1066. South-east o' th' firth o' forth, then in lothian 'n' th' borders (oe: loðene), a northern variety o' auld sassenach, an' a' kent as earlie scots, wis spoken.
as a result o' dauvit ah, king o' scots' return fae exile in englain in 1113, ultimately tae assume th' throne in 1124 wi' th' hulp o' norman military force, dauvit invited norman families fae france 'n' englain tae settle in lands he granted thaim tae spread a ruling class loyal tae him. this davidian revolution, as mony historians ca' it, brought a european pure class o' feudalism tae scootlund alang wi' an influx o' fowk o' norman descent - by invitation, unlike englain whaur 'twas by conquest. Tae this day, mony o' th' common fowk names o' scootlund kin trace ancestry tae normans fae this period, sic as th' stewarts, th' bruces, th' hamiltons, th' wallaces, th' melvilles, some browns 'n' mony others.
the northern isles 'n' some bits o' caithness wur norn-speaking (the wast o' caithness wis gaelic-speaking intae th' 20th hunner years, as wur some wee communities in bits o' th' central highlands). Fae 1200 tae 1500 th' earlie scots leid spread o'er th' lowland bits o' scootlund atween galloway 'n' th' hielan line, bein' used by barbour in his historical epic th' brus in th' late 14th hunner years in aberdeen.
From 1500 oan, scootlund wis commonly divided by leid intae twa groups o' fowk, gaelic-speaking "highlanders" (the leid formerly cried scottis by sassenach speakers 'n' kent by mony lowlanders in th' 18th hunner years as "irish") 'n' th' inglis-speaking "lowlanders" (a leid efter tae be cried scots). Th'day, immigrants hae brought ither languages, bit a'maist ilka adult throo'oot scootlund is fluent in th' sassenach leid.
Originally th' romans used scotia tae refer tae th' gaels living in ireland. th' venerable bede (c. 672 or 673 – 27 kin, 735) uses th' word scottorum fur th' nation fae ireland wha settled pairt o' th' pictish lands: "scottorum nationem in pictorum parte recipit." this we kin infer tae mean th' arrival o' th' fowk, an' a' kent as th' gaels, in th' kingdom o' dál riata, in th' western lip o' scootlund. It's o' note that bede used th' word natio (nation) fur th' scots, whaur he often refers tae ither peoples, sic as th' picts, wi' th' word gens (race). in th' 10th-century anglo-saxon chronicle, th' word scot is mentioned as a reference tae th' "land o' th' gaels". Th' word scottorum wis again used by an irish king in 1005: imperator scottorum wis th' title given tae brian bóruma by his notary, mael suthain, in th' book o' armagh. this pure class wis subsequently copied by th' scots kings. Basileus scottorum appears oan th' stoatin seal o' king edgar (1074–1107). alexander ah (c. 1078–1124) used th' wurds rex scottorum oan his stoatin seal, as did mony o' his successors up tae 'n' anaw seumas vi.
in modern times th' wurds scot 'n' scots ur applied mainly tae inhabitants o' scootlund. Th' maybee aye ancient irish connotations ur maistly forgotten. Th' leid kent as ulster scots, spoken in bits o' northeastern ireland, is th' result o' 17th 'n' 18th hunner years immigration tae ireland fae scotland.
In th' sassenach leid, th' word cratur is a term tae describe a thing fae scootlund, sic as cratur cratur. However, whin referring tae fowk, th' preferred term is scots. Mony scots fowk fin' th' term cratur tae be offensive whin applied tae people. th' oxford dictionary describes cratur as an auld-farrant term fur "scottish".
↑ "Scotch is still in occasional contemporary use outwith Scotland"
This page wis last eeditit on 14 Juin 2018, at 16:55.

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the scots fowk (scots gaelic: albannaich), or scots, is a naition an ethnic group native tae scotland. historically thay cam frae a mellin o the pechts an gaels, incorporatin neebourin breetons tae the sooth as weel as invadin germanic fowks sic as the anglo-saxons an the norse.
in modren uiss, "scots fowk" or "scots" is uised for tae refer tae onybody that's lingueestic, cultural, faimily ancestral or genetic oreegins is frae 'ithin scotland. the laitin wird scotti oreeginally applee'd tae a parteecular, 5t century, goidelic tribe that inhabitit ireland. tho for ordinar conseedert airchaic or pejorative, the term scotch haes been uised for the scots fowk an aw , but this uise is nou, tae the maist pairt, bi fowk ootwi scotland.
in th' earlie middle ages, scootlund saw loads ethnic or cultural groups mentioned in newfanglt sources, namely th' picts, th' gaels, th' britons, 'n' th' angles, wi' th' latter settling in th' southeast o' th' land. culturally, thae peoples ur grouped according tae leid. maist o' scootlund 'til th' 13th hunner years spoke celtic languages 'n' thae included, at least initially, th' britons, as weel as th' gaels 'n' th' picts. germanic peoples included th' angles o' northumbria, wha settled in south-eastern scootlund in th' region atween th' firth o' forth tae th' north 'n' th' water tweed tae th' sooth. thay an' a' occupied th' south-west o' scootlund up tae 'n' anaw th' plain o' kyle 'n' thair leid, auld sassenach, wis th' earliest form o' th' leid whilk eventually became kent as scots.
use o' th' gaelic leid spread throo'oot nearly th' hail o' scootlund by th' 9th century, reaching a peak in th' 11th tae 13th centuries, bit wis ne'er th' leid o' th' south-east o' th' country. king edgar divided th' kingdom o' northumbria atween scootlund 'n' englain; at least, maist medieval historians noo accept th' 'gift' by edgar, in ony trial, efter th' efter battle o' carham th' scots kingdom encompassed mony sassenach fowk, wi' even mair ferr mibeez aye, mibeez naw arriving efter th' norman invasion o sassenach land in 1066. south-east o' th' firth o' forth, then in lothian 'n' th' borders (oe: loðene), a northern variety o' auld sassenach, an' a' kent as earlie scots, wis spoken.
as a result o' dauvit ah, king o' scots' return fae exile in englain in 1113, ultimately tae assume th' throne in 1124 wi' th' hulp o' norman military force, dauvit invited norman families fae france 'n' englain tae settle in lands he granted thaim tae spread a ruling class loyal tae him. this davidian revolution, as mony historians ca' it, brought a european pure class o' feudalism tae scootlund alang wi' an influx o' fowk o' norman descent - by invitation, unlike englain whaur 'twas by conquest. tae this day, mony o' th' common fowk names o' scootlund kin trace ancestry tae normans fae this period, sic as th' stewarts, th' bruces, th' hamiltons, th' wallaces, th' melvilles, some browns 'n' mony others.
the northern isles 'n' some bits o' caithness wur norn-speaking (the wast o' caithness wis gaelic-speaking intae th' 20th hunner years, as wur some wee communities in bits o' th' central highlands). fae 1200 tae 1500 th' earlie scots leid spread o'er th' lowland bits o' scootlund atween galloway 'n' th' hielan line, bein' used by barbour in his historical epic th' brus in th' late 14th hunner years in aberdeen.
from 1500 oan, scootlund wis commonly divided by leid intae twa groups o' fowk, gaelic-speaking "highlanders" (the leid formerly cried scottis by sassenach speakers 'n' kent by mony lowlanders in th' 18th hunner years as "irish") 'n' th' inglis-speaking "lowlanders" (a leid efter tae be cried scots). th'day, immigrants hae brought ither languages, bit a'maist ilka adult throo'oot scootlund is fluent in th' sassenach leid.
originally th' romans used scotia tae refer tae th' gaels living in ireland. th' venerable bede (c. 672 or 673 – 27 kin, 735) uses th' word scottorum fur th' nation fae ireland wha settled pairt o' th' pictish lands: "scottorum nationem in pictorum parte recipit." this we kin infer tae mean th' arrival o' th' fowk, an' a' kent as th' gaels, in th' kingdom o' dál riata, in th' western lip o' scootlund. it's o' note that bede used th' word natio (nation) fur th' scots, whaur he often refers tae ither peoples, sic as th' picts, wi' th' word gens (race). in th' 10th-century anglo-saxon chronicle, th' word scot is mentioned as a reference tae th' "land o' th' gaels". th' word scottorum wis again used by an irish king in 1005: imperator scottorum wis th' title given tae brian bóruma by his notary, mael suthain, in th' book o' armagh. this pure class wis subsequently copied by th' scots kings. basileus scottorum appears oan th' stoatin seal o' king edgar (1074–1107). alexander ah (c. 1078–1124) used th' wurds rex scottorum oan his stoatin seal, as did mony o' his successors up tae 'n' anaw seumas vi.
in modern times th' wurds scot 'n' scots ur applied mainly tae inhabitants o' scootlund. th' maybee aye ancient irish connotations ur maistly forgotten. th' leid kent as ulster scots, spoken in bits o' northeastern ireland, is th' result o' 17th 'n' 18th hunner years immigration tae ireland fae scotland.
in th' sassenach leid, th' word cratur is a term tae describe a thing fae scootlund, sic as cratur cratur. however, whin referring tae fowk, th' preferred term is scots. mony scots fowk fin' th' term cratur tae be offensive whin applied tae people. th' oxford dictionary describes cratur as an auld-farrant term fur "scottish".
↑ "scotch is still in occasional contemporary use outwith scotland"
this page wis last eeditit on 14 juin 2018, at 16:55.


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Squid ink (sometimes sold as cuttlefish ink) is usually found in fish markets or Mediterranean/Italian/Spanish specialty shops. It has a bit of a briny, sea taste, not too salty and definitely not as deep as anchovies. It’s definitely something you should try if you haven’t yet.
Semifreddo is a classic dessert of egg custard lightened with whipped cream that I grew up eating around holidays. It has a similar consistency of frozen custard and is very easy to make, despite its fancy nomenclature.

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squid ink (sometimes sold as cuttlefish ink) is usually found in fish markets or mediterranean/italian/spanish specialty shops. it has a bit of a briny, sea taste, not too salty and definitely not as deep as anchovies. it’s definitely something you should try if you haven’t yet.
semifreddo is a classic dessert of egg custard lightened with whipped cream that i grew up eating around holidays. it has a similar consistency of frozen custard and is very easy to make, despite its fancy nomenclature.


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Nimpo Lake Resort is located in the West Chilcotin region of British Columbia, where wilderness is right outside your door. Our restful lake-side resort offers full service cabins with a perfect blend of modern convenience and country charm. See The Accommodations Page for photos and descriptions of each cabin.
Along with our 5 cabins, we also have RV & tent camp sites with or without hookups. Showers and fire wood are free with your site rental. Hookups include, water, power and some sani dumps.
The FISHING LIMIT on NIMPO LAKE has been INCREASED to 8 per day, per person. Nimpo Lake has wild rainbow trout in abundance, come and enjoy the thrill of catching some!
Fish smoking can be arranged.
Recreational activities in the region are numerous. Hiking and biking trails are nearby. Launch your boat on our concrete ramp, or rent one of ours. We have 12 and 14 foot Lund fishing boats as well as an 18 ft family sized pontoon boat! for rent. Canoes, kayaks and pedal boats are complimentary to resort guests.
The town of Nimpo Lake ( 10 miles away), has a General Store where you can purchase groceries, gasoline, liquor, fishing supplies, fishing licences and other items. Nimpo Lake also has a post office,restaurant, and bakery/café. Anahim lake (12 miles away) has 2 General Stores, 2 restaurants, a library, an RCMP outpost, and a medical clinic.
Attached is a brief History of Nimpo Lake Resort.

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nimpo lake resort is located in the west chilcotin region of british columbia, where wilderness is right outside your door. our restful lake-side resort offers full service cabins with a perfect blend of modern convenience and country charm. see the accommodations page for photos and descriptions of each cabin.
along with our 5 cabins, we also have rv & tent camp sites with or without hookups. showers and fire wood are free with your site rental. hookups include, water, power and some sani dumps.
the fishing limit on nimpo lake has been increased to 8 per day, per person. nimpo lake has wild rainbow trout in abundance, come and enjoy the thrill of catching some!
fish smoking can be arranged.
recreational activities in the region are numerous. hiking and biking trails are nearby. launch your boat on our concrete ramp, or rent one of ours. we have 12 and 14 foot lund fishing boats as well as an 18 ft family sized pontoon boat! for rent. canoes, kayaks and pedal boats are complimentary to resort guests.
the town of nimpo lake ( 10 miles away), has a general store where you can purchase groceries, gasoline, liquor, fishing supplies, fishing licences and other items. nimpo lake also has a post office,restaurant, and bakery/café. anahim lake (12 miles away) has 2 general stores, 2 restaurants, a library, an rcmp outpost, and a medical clinic.
attached is a brief history of nimpo lake resort.


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This exciting catalogue published by Iota and LAND Gallery features the whimsical work of Brooklyn-based artist Raquel Albarran, bringing her unique oeuvre together in one place. Get your fill of meatball toes, dancing horses, and deadly pizza whenever and wherever you want.
Features an introduction by Lilly Lampe and artist biography by Rachel Cohen.

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this exciting catalogue published by iota and land gallery features the whimsical work of brooklyn-based artist raquel albarran, bringing her unique oeuvre together in one place. get your fill of meatball toes, dancing horses, and deadly pizza whenever and wherever you want.
features an introduction by lilly lampe and artist biography by rachel cohen.


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Qitec sensors and sensor solutions are designed to your product and business. We start by looking at your need, objectives and the practical requirements at deployment.
Our sensors combine reliability and high accuracy throughout the operating temperature and pressure range and throughout the product life cycle. They consume very little power and have the smallest smallest form factor. Depending on customer requirements, the sensors embed communications, security and processing power. The packaging is chosen to optimize product performance. As a result, the sensors offer unique advantages and are easiest to design in and deploy.
We deliver products that maximise the benefits of most advanced pressure sensors.

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qitec sensors and sensor solutions are designed to your product and business. we start by looking at your need, objectives and the practical requirements at deployment.
our sensors combine reliability and high accuracy throughout the operating temperature and pressure range and throughout the product life cycle. they consume very little power and have the smallest smallest form factor. depending on customer requirements, the sensors embed communications, security and processing power. the packaging is chosen to optimize product performance. as a result, the sensors offer unique advantages and are easiest to design in and deploy.
we deliver products that maximise the benefits of most advanced pressure sensors.


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Pretty pink and gorgeous is this flower pot night light.
So pretty for a little girls bedroom.
Pink polypropylene petals simply attached to a white polypropylene base.
Product size: 31.5 x 31.5 x 29 cm.
Click the button below to add the Flower Pot Light to your wish list.

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pretty pink and gorgeous is this flower pot night light.
so pretty for a little girls bedroom.
pink polypropylene petals simply attached to a white polypropylene base.
product size: 31.5 x 31.5 x 29 cm.
click the button below to add the flower pot light to your wish list.