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Where did the year go!? The last few months of 2014 feel like a blur of footy finals, Thanksgiving, and bad facial hair. And companies hiring. Always hiring.
2014 was a massive year for RecruitLoop, in our journey to transform recruiting and make hiring easy. I want to say a heartfelt thanks to everyone who played a part in it: our Clients, Community, investors, advocates. And especially to our team (and their families), who worked tirelessly throughout the year to make it all possible.
Before we launch into the new year, a quick pause to reflect and celebrate 2014, in the rearview.
Team of 10 people across 4 countries, with 20,039 messages posted to our internal chat rooms (most of them automated!).
2 new offices, and 4 new office pets.
We’re on a mission to bring transparency and fairness to the process (and industry) of recruiting – for everyone involved. We expanded our platform in 2014, and launched some exciting new features to do exactly that.
In the outside world, finding and identifying the best recruiter for a specific role is an almost impossible task. We’re solving that problem with detailed feedback and ratings. Now, every recruiter is rated on several criteria after every project: professionalism, responsiveness, efficiency, expertise and value. Clients can also offer public (and private) comments for review.
As consumers, we’re starting to expect this type of transparency in almost every other profession. But it’s unheard of for recruiters. You’ll be seeing these ratings on new and improved Recruiter Profiles in early 2015.
We carefully vet the experience of every verified recruiter in our Community. A big part of this is references from a recruiter’s previous clients and candidates. Now, when we ask a recruiter for a reference, that referee must verify their comments using their LinkedIn credentials. This ensures the references you see on a recruiter’s profile are from real people, who stand behind them.
Our clients demand transparency about potential Recruiters the might work with. One way we delivered that in 2014 was with a simple, cleaner view of Proposals. Now, clients can view any recruiters’ proposal with a single click, from any device (no login required!). They can ask a question, accept or decline each proposal in a matter of seconds.
A big internal development in 2014 focused on our marketplace management platform. This allows (amongst many things) much faster, more targeted matching between clients and recruiters. Now, when a clients posts a role, they receive only 2-3 proposals from recruiters with specific, relevant experience – often within minutes. There’s no fancy screenshots of this one. The only way to try it is to post a role.
In the outside world: on sites like Inc., OnStartups, Entrpreneur.com.
What is Market Mapping and How Do You Do It?
Infographics: The True Cost of Hiring.
Our Community is the lifeblood of RecruitLoop. It grew and thrived in 2014 – sometimes of our own making, but increasingly (and excitingly) with a life of its own.
Tamara Blythman – who won a trip from Sydney to San Francisco!
Kim Acworth – who redeemed her points for sponsorship of her rally car.
Christie Heiner – who redeemed her points for one year of LinkedIn Recruiter membership.
We hosted Community over a dozen meetups (physical and virtual) throughout 2014. Some were purely social, but brought people together. Our professional development series also had great feedback, with topics like How to be a Legendary Looper; and Maximize your Consultant Mojo.
It wasn’t all a year of smiles and roses. It was difficult in many ways. Like any (every?) startup, we’ve made mistakes and learnt something new every day. As we grow – and grow up – as a company, I hope we’re constantly improving, based on those sometimes painful lessons.
Doing too many ‘things that don’t scale’.
We followed the famous advice. We tried to address broken processes with human input. We carefully curated every element of our marketplace to provide a phenomenal service to everyone involved. But we reached a point late in the year where this accumulation of small decisions – despite the best of intentions – was actually making it harder for us scale. This was a difficult realization; and we’re now in the process of streamlining and automating many parts of the business, to ensure we have a truly scalable model.
Some people don’t like change.
Actually, tons of people don’t like change. This is an obvious statement, and something every new innovation needs to overcome. But it’s a sentiment we felt in a few different ways this year: in a strategic partnership that flopped soon after takeoff; in another that got close, but fell just before the finish line; in some poorly disguised hacks and critiques from disgruntled traditionalists.
Some of these lessons hurt in the moment, but have made us stronger on reflection. We’re unmoved in our resolve to change the status quo; and now in a better position to do it with another year of experience behind us.
An Expanded Community. We’re making some major changes to our platform and guidelines, to expand the reach and scope of our Community. Expect to see different categories of recruiters and Talent Professionals, based on their level of skills, experience, and verification.
New and Improved Profiles. We’ll be rolling out new designs for Community Profiles, to capture the depth of specialization and experience, and display detailed performance metrics and ratings.
New / improved UI. In general, we’ll be progressively deploying a dramatically improved, mobile-responsive user-experience for both sides of our marketplace over the coming months.
…Along with a few more I can’t share just now.
It was a fantastic year. Thank you to everyone who played a role. We’re looking forward to serving you with even bigger and better changes throughout the year ahead.

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where did the year go!? the last few months of 2014 feel like a blur of footy finals, thanksgiving, and bad facial hair. and companies hiring. always hiring.
2014 was a massive year for recruitloop, in our journey to transform recruiting and make hiring easy. i want to say a heartfelt thanks to everyone who played a part in it: our clients, community, investors, advocates. and especially to our team (and their families), who worked tirelessly throughout the year to make it all possible.
before we launch into the new year, a quick pause to reflect and celebrate 2014, in the rearview.
team of 10 people across 4 countries, with 20,039 messages posted to our internal chat rooms (most of them automated!).
2 new offices, and 4 new office pets.
we’re on a mission to bring transparency and fairness to the process (and industry) of recruiting – for everyone involved. we expanded our platform in 2014, and launched some exciting new features to do exactly that.
in the outside world, finding and identifying the best recruiter for a specific role is an almost impossible task. we’re solving that problem with detailed feedback and ratings. now, every recruiter is rated on several criteria after every project: professionalism, responsiveness, efficiency, expertise and value. clients can also offer public (and private) comments for review.
as consumers, we’re starting to expect this type of transparency in almost every other profession. but it’s unheard of for recruiters. you’ll be seeing these ratings on new and improved recruiter profiles in early 2015.
we carefully vet the experience of every verified recruiter in our community. a big part of this is references from a recruiter’s previous clients and candidates. now, when we ask a recruiter for a reference, that referee must verify their comments using their linkedin credentials. this ensures the references you see on a recruiter’s profile are from real people, who stand behind them.
our clients demand transparency about potential recruiters the might work with. one way we delivered that in 2014 was with a simple, cleaner view of proposals. now, clients can view any recruiters’ proposal with a single click, from any device (no login required!). they can ask a question, accept or decline each proposal in a matter of seconds.
a big internal development in 2014 focused on our marketplace management platform. this allows (amongst many things) much faster, more targeted matching between clients and recruiters. now, when a clients posts a role, they receive only 2-3 proposals from recruiters with specific, relevant experience – often within minutes. there’s no fancy screenshots of this one. the only way to try it is to post a role.
in the outside world: on sites like inc., onstartups, entrpreneur.com.
what is market mapping and how do you do it?
infographics: the true cost of hiring.
our community is the lifeblood of recruitloop. it grew and thrived in 2014 – sometimes of our own making, but increasingly (and excitingly) with a life of its own.
tamara blythman – who won a trip from sydney to san francisco!
kim acworth – who redeemed her points for sponsorship of her rally car.
christie heiner – who redeemed her points for one year of linkedin recruiter membership.
we hosted community over a dozen meetups (physical and virtual) throughout 2014. some were purely social, but brought people together. our professional development series also had great feedback, with topics like how to be a legendary looper; and maximize your consultant mojo.
it wasn’t all a year of smiles and roses. it was difficult in many ways. like any (every?) startup, we’ve made mistakes and learnt something new every day. as we grow – and grow up – as a company, i hope we’re constantly improving, based on those sometimes painful lessons.
doing too many ‘things that don’t scale’.
we followed the famous advice. we tried to address broken processes with human input. we carefully curated every element of our marketplace to provide a phenomenal service to everyone involved. but we reached a point late in the year where this accumulation of small decisions – despite the best of intentions – was actually making it harder for us scale. this was a difficult realization; and we’re now in the process of streamlining and automating many parts of the business, to ensure we have a truly scalable model.
some people don’t like change.
actually, tons of people don’t like change. this is an obvious statement, and something every new innovation needs to overcome. but it’s a sentiment we felt in a few different ways this year: in a strategic partnership that flopped soon after takeoff; in another that got close, but fell just before the finish line; in some poorly disguised hacks and critiques from disgruntled traditionalists.
some of these lessons hurt in the moment, but have made us stronger on reflection. we’re unmoved in our resolve to change the status quo; and now in a better position to do it with another year of experience behind us.
an expanded community. we’re making some major changes to our platform and guidelines, to expand the reach and scope of our community. expect to see different categories of recruiters and talent professionals, based on their level of skills, experience, and verification.
new and improved profiles. we’ll be rolling out new designs for community profiles, to capture the depth of specialization and experience, and display detailed performance metrics and ratings.
new / improved ui. in general, we’ll be progressively deploying a dramatically improved, mobile-responsive user-experience for both sides of our marketplace over the coming months.
…along with a few more i can’t share just now.
it was a fantastic year. thank you to everyone who played a role. we’re looking forward to serving you with even bigger and better changes throughout the year ahead.


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Barefoot or wearing minimalist footwear, life is better with less between you and the earth – but just ditching your boots straight away will lead only to long looks and injured feet. Follow these guidelines instead.
Barefoot living, as the argument goes, is the most natural way of moving around. Before the proliferation of cushioned shoes in the 20th century, humans walked this earth either barefoot or in minimally padded shoes; from hundreds of thousands of years ago on the African savannah to just over a hundred years ago in Bromley. Instead of improving affairs, modern shoes have resulted in little but weakened and injured feet, ankles and spines – so the argument goes.
It’s fairly convincing, in this writer’s opinion at least. Sure, shoes are a huge industry and, particularly when it comes to athletic performance, are the source of huge research and development efforts – clearly, they’re not without their merits. But that doesn’t compare to the millions of years of evolution that resulted in our feet (pretty much) as they are now. Most shoes are too narrow, distorting the foot’s natural shape and atrophying its muscles and tendons, and their cushioning disrupts natural movements that lead to a heavier, clumsier gait.
Ditching your shoes seems to be the obvious solution then, right? Well, not so fast. For a start, you’d raise eyebrows strolling into work au natural and, more importantly, simply kicking off your kicks will likely result in injury. As physiotherapist and founder of Physio & Therapy UK, Paul Hobrough, observes, most people these days have been wearing cushioned, narrow shoes since before they could walk. Your foot muscles and soft tissue aren’t prepared for the rigours of barefoot living.
Full or partial barefoot living is a route worth pursuing. It’ll strengthen those weakened muscles, revitalise nerve pathways in your feet’s soles and open the door to healthier, surer movement. But before you walk that path, there’s a few things you should know.
Learning to move barefoot or in minimalist footwear, like Skinners should be a gradual process, not a spontaneous, all-in decision. Stop wearing shoes while walking around the house and the garden for a start, then try your hand at yoga or pilates to start challenging your feet’s tendons and ligaments in less stable positions. If you’re keen on running, keep the distances short to begin with – a slow 800m is the most you should attempt at the start. Trying too much too soon will more than likely result in injury, calling time on your barefoot transition before it begins in earnest.
Nor do you have to be completely barefoot. Skinners offer a shoe-sock hybrid that’s perfect for everyday life, workouts and the outdoors, and brands like Vivobarefoot produce minimalist shoes fit for formal events and casual wear in the city. Footwear like this offers all the benefits of barefoot living without the accompanied chill and stigma that shadow the latter. We still recommend losing the shoes for a while when you’re outdoors, though – it’s a refreshing experience.
Yoga will help to strengthen your ankles; ‘toega’ is the remedy that your feet need. We are not joking. These movements from Vivobarefoot will test the strength and stability of the soft tissue in your feet, building foundations that will alleviate the risk of injury. Perform these while cooking, between sets at the gym or waiting for the kettle to boil at work; regular practise will yield the biggest results.
Minimal living is, in our opinion, something to aspire to, and removing a barrier between you and the earth is a pretty good place to start. Just make sure you’re prepped to receive maximum benefits.

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barefoot or wearing minimalist footwear, life is better with less between you and the earth – but just ditching your boots straight away will lead only to long looks and injured feet. follow these guidelines instead.
barefoot living, as the argument goes, is the most natural way of moving around. before the proliferation of cushioned shoes in the 20th century, humans walked this earth either barefoot or in minimally padded shoes; from hundreds of thousands of years ago on the african savannah to just over a hundred years ago in bromley. instead of improving affairs, modern shoes have resulted in little but weakened and injured feet, ankles and spines – so the argument goes.
it’s fairly convincing, in this writer’s opinion at least. sure, shoes are a huge industry and, particularly when it comes to athletic performance, are the source of huge research and development efforts – clearly, they’re not without their merits. but that doesn’t compare to the millions of years of evolution that resulted in our feet (pretty much) as they are now. most shoes are too narrow, distorting the foot’s natural shape and atrophying its muscles and tendons, and their cushioning disrupts natural movements that lead to a heavier, clumsier gait.
ditching your shoes seems to be the obvious solution then, right? well, not so fast. for a start, you’d raise eyebrows strolling into work au natural and, more importantly, simply kicking off your kicks will likely result in injury. as physiotherapist and founder of physio & therapy uk, paul hobrough, observes, most people these days have been wearing cushioned, narrow shoes since before they could walk. your foot muscles and soft tissue aren’t prepared for the rigours of barefoot living.
full or partial barefoot living is a route worth pursuing. it’ll strengthen those weakened muscles, revitalise nerve pathways in your feet’s soles and open the door to healthier, surer movement. but before you walk that path, there’s a few things you should know.
learning to move barefoot or in minimalist footwear, like skinners should be a gradual process, not a spontaneous, all-in decision. stop wearing shoes while walking around the house and the garden for a start, then try your hand at yoga or pilates to start challenging your feet’s tendons and ligaments in less stable positions. if you’re keen on running, keep the distances short to begin with – a slow 800m is the most you should attempt at the start. trying too much too soon will more than likely result in injury, calling time on your barefoot transition before it begins in earnest.
nor do you have to be completely barefoot. skinners offer a shoe-sock hybrid that’s perfect for everyday life, workouts and the outdoors, and brands like vivobarefoot produce minimalist shoes fit for formal events and casual wear in the city. footwear like this offers all the benefits of barefoot living without the accompanied chill and stigma that shadow the latter. we still recommend losing the shoes for a while when you’re outdoors, though – it’s a refreshing experience.
yoga will help to strengthen your ankles; ‘toega’ is the remedy that your feet need. we are not joking. these movements from vivobarefoot will test the strength and stability of the soft tissue in your feet, building foundations that will alleviate the risk of injury. perform these while cooking, between sets at the gym or waiting for the kettle to boil at work; regular practise will yield the biggest results.
minimal living is, in our opinion, something to aspire to, and removing a barrier between you and the earth is a pretty good place to start. just make sure you’re prepped to receive maximum benefits.


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Political prisoners in Camp Bagong Diwa, including three organizers of the Confederation for Unity, Recognition and Advancement of Government Employees (COURAGE), expressed their support for Karapatan and other human rights and people’s organizations who remain critical against the anti-people policies and campaigns of the Duterte government. The political detainees have weighed in on the issue of red-tagging, in light of Brig. General Antonio Parlade’s false accusations against Karapatan, IBON, the Rural Missionaries of the Philippines, and other organizations.
They urged the Filipino public to be wary against attacks on human rights defenders. “Ang atake sa Karapatan ay dapat na ipangamba at kondenahin ng sambayanan. Mali na ipagkibit-balikat na lamang ito at hintayin na may maging kasunod na biktima (The attack against Karapatan is alarming, and it should be condemned. It is wrong to shrug off this issue and wait for the next victim),” they expressed in a statement sent to Karapatan.
“Umaani ng mariing batikos sa loob at labas ng bansa si Duterte dahil mismo sa kanyang mga kagagawan, patakaran at mga pahayag. Sino ba ang may gawa ng extrajudicial killings? Sino ang iligal na nagbilanggo sa mga lolo at lola, ama’t ina, kabataan- mga aktibista at mga sibilyang tinaniman ng baril at mga gawa-gawang kaso? Sino ang may pakana ng mga harassment at sistematikong atake sa mga unyonista, makabayang abugado, journalists, mga madre, pari’t obispo at sa mga kalaban sa politika? (There are widespread criticisms against Duterte within and outside the country precisely because of his actions, policies, and statements. Who is responsible for the extrajudicial killings? Who has directed the illegal arrests of the elderly, couples, youth activists and civilians who have been implicated in trumped-up charges through planted evidence? Who is responsible for the harassment and systematic attacks against unionists, human rights lawyers, journalists, nuns, priests and bishops, and the opposition?),” asked political prisoners, reiterating that the government’s actions and policies will be Duterte’s own undoing.
“To make people aware of their rights, and to stand alongside the marginalized as they defend and advance these rights, is a duty of every Filipino citizen. It is also justified to assert due process, to seek protection for children in-conflict with the law, and to support campaigns such as that calling for the release of political prisoners,” the political prisoners further added.
“This economic crisis, coupled with political repression and persecution has led to the Duterte government’s isolation. We have known many poor inmates who were jailed in inhumane conditions due to the war on drugs, and that the anti-narcotics drive of the government has resulted to irreparable damage to the lives of Filipinos,” they added.
“Kaming mga bilanggong pulitikal ay naniniwalang lehitimo ang mga isyu ng karapatang pantao at dapat na ipagtanggol at ipahayag ang mga ito, sa halip na gawing target ang tumutulong sa mga biktima at nagbibigay boses sa mga masasaklap na reyalidad ng paglabag sa karapatang pantao. (We, political prisoners, believe that these are human rights issues are legitimate concerns that should be exposed and addressed. Human rights defenders helping the victims and survivors, as well as those working to expose the real situation of extensive rights violations on the ground, should not be subjects of attack),” political prisoners concluded.

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political prisoners in camp bagong diwa, including three organizers of the confederation for unity, recognition and advancement of government employees (courage), expressed their support for karapatan and other human rights and people’s organizations who remain critical against the anti-people policies and campaigns of the duterte government. the political detainees have weighed in on the issue of red-tagging, in light of brig. general antonio parlade’s false accusations against karapatan, ibon, the rural missionaries of the philippines, and other organizations.
they urged the filipino public to be wary against attacks on human rights defenders. “ang atake sa karapatan ay dapat na ipangamba at kondenahin ng sambayanan. mali na ipagkibit-balikat na lamang ito at hintayin na may maging kasunod na biktima (the attack against karapatan is alarming, and it should be condemned. it is wrong to shrug off this issue and wait for the next victim),” they expressed in a statement sent to karapatan.
“umaani ng mariing batikos sa loob at labas ng bansa si duterte dahil mismo sa kanyang mga kagagawan, patakaran at mga pahayag. sino ba ang may gawa ng extrajudicial killings? sino ang iligal na nagbilanggo sa mga lolo at lola, ama’t ina, kabataan- mga aktibista at mga sibilyang tinaniman ng baril at mga gawa-gawang kaso? sino ang may pakana ng mga harassment at sistematikong atake sa mga unyonista, makabayang abugado, journalists, mga madre, pari’t obispo at sa mga kalaban sa politika? (there are widespread criticisms against duterte within and outside the country precisely because of his actions, policies, and statements. who is responsible for the extrajudicial killings? who has directed the illegal arrests of the elderly, couples, youth activists and civilians who have been implicated in trumped-up charges through planted evidence? who is responsible for the harassment and systematic attacks against unionists, human rights lawyers, journalists, nuns, priests and bishops, and the opposition?),” asked political prisoners, reiterating that the government’s actions and policies will be duterte’s own undoing.
“to make people aware of their rights, and to stand alongside the marginalized as they defend and advance these rights, is a duty of every filipino citizen. it is also justified to assert due process, to seek protection for children in-conflict with the law, and to support campaigns such as that calling for the release of political prisoners,” the political prisoners further added.
“this economic crisis, coupled with political repression and persecution has led to the duterte government’s isolation. we have known many poor inmates who were jailed in inhumane conditions due to the war on drugs, and that the anti-narcotics drive of the government has resulted to irreparable damage to the lives of filipinos,” they added.
“kaming mga bilanggong pulitikal ay naniniwalang lehitimo ang mga isyu ng karapatang pantao at dapat na ipagtanggol at ipahayag ang mga ito, sa halip na gawing target ang tumutulong sa mga biktima at nagbibigay boses sa mga masasaklap na reyalidad ng paglabag sa karapatang pantao. (we, political prisoners, believe that these are human rights issues are legitimate concerns that should be exposed and addressed. human rights defenders helping the victims and survivors, as well as those working to expose the real situation of extensive rights violations on the ground, should not be subjects of attack),” political prisoners concluded.


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The Dutch insurance sector invests around € 500 billion in companies and governments worldwide and can thus exert influence. The agreement on international responsible business conduct (IMVO) goes beyond the Sustainable Investment Code of the Dutch Association of Insurers of 2012, with a broader scope and higher level of ambition. Through this cooperation, the parties hope to gain more insight and to achieve a positive impact on the environment, social conditions and corporate governance. The arrangements laid down in the Agreement are based on the OECD guidelines for multinational organisations and the UN Guiding Principles for Business and Human Rights. In addition, the parties will launch joint projects on a specific theme, starting with climate change and energy transition. They also call each other to account for achieving the objectives of the agreement.
In addition to the Dutch Association of Insurers and the Association of Dutch Health Insurers, the FNV, Natuur & Milieu, World Animal Protection, Amnesty International Nederland, PAX, Oxfam Novib and Save the Children Nederland will sign the agreement. On behalf of the central government, Minister Hoekstra of Finance and Minister Kaag for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation will sign the agreement. The Social and Economic Council will facilitate the agreement and compliance with the arrangements.
The shareholders of ASR Nederland N.V. (a.s.r.) approved all resolutions at today's General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM), including the adoption of the financial statements for the 2017 financial year and the final dividend for 2017 of € 1.63 per ordinary share. The dividend will become payable fully in cash on 7 June 2018.

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the dutch insurance sector invests around € 500 billion in companies and governments worldwide and can thus exert influence. the agreement on international responsible business conduct (imvo) goes beyond the sustainable investment code of the dutch association of insurers of 2012, with a broader scope and higher level of ambition. through this cooperation, the parties hope to gain more insight and to achieve a positive impact on the environment, social conditions and corporate governance. the arrangements laid down in the agreement are based on the oecd guidelines for multinational organisations and the un guiding principles for business and human rights. in addition, the parties will launch joint projects on a specific theme, starting with climate change and energy transition. they also call each other to account for achieving the objectives of the agreement.
in addition to the dutch association of insurers and the association of dutch health insurers, the fnv, natuur & milieu, world animal protection, amnesty international nederland, pax, oxfam novib and save the children nederland will sign the agreement. on behalf of the central government, minister hoekstra of finance and minister kaag for foreign trade and development cooperation will sign the agreement. the social and economic council will facilitate the agreement and compliance with the arrangements.
the shareholders of asr nederland n.v. (a.s.r.) approved all resolutions at today's general meeting of shareholders (agm), including the adoption of the financial statements for the 2017 financial year and the final dividend for 2017 of € 1.63 per ordinary share. the dividend will become payable fully in cash on 7 june 2018.


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Lovely position close to the Canal and surrounded by private housing within 2 mins walk of the town.
Pleasant Lounge Bar (circa 30) with open fire, wood floors and beams & Intimate Restaurant (circa 30).
Permanent Function Marquee (circa 40) with bar servery and garden views.
Stunning External Trading Areas with three fully functioning bars, stage area, children’s play area and games room offering total seating for over 150.
Car Park for 20 cars.
Advised turnover circa £327,600 (inc VAT) year end 12/17, based on a trade split of 65% wet and 35% food.
Lease available with the ‘option to purchase’.
ASKING PRICE POA FREEHOLD TO INCLUDE FIXTURES & FITTINGS, GOODWILL, EXCLUDING S.A.V.

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lovely position close to the canal and surrounded by private housing within 2 mins walk of the town.
pleasant lounge bar (circa 30) with open fire, wood floors and beams & intimate restaurant (circa 30).
permanent function marquee (circa 40) with bar servery and garden views.
stunning external trading areas with three fully functioning bars, stage area, children’s play area and games room offering total seating for over 150.
car park for 20 cars.
advised turnover circa £327,600 (inc vat) year end 12/17, based on a trade split of 65% wet and 35% food.
lease available with the ‘option to purchase’.
asking price poa freehold to include fixtures & fittings, goodwill, excluding s.a.v.


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After you install the vSphere Client, you can connect to an ESX/ESXi host and to a vCenter Server system.
Do not use the Windows built-in Guest account to start the vSphere Client. By default, the Guest Account is disabled. When you use the Guest account to log in to Windows, you cannot access the applications that are already installed on the computer.
Select Start > Programs > VMware > VMware vSphere Client.
In the vSphere Client login window, log in to an ESX/ESXi host as root or as a normal user, or log in to a vCenter Server system as the administrator.
When you connect to the vCenter Server, use the vCenter Server IP address with your Windows login user name and password. Use the login credentials appropriate to the Windows machine on which vCenter Server is installed. The vCenter Server user name and password might be different than the user name and password that you use for ESX/ESXi.
If you cannot connect to the vCenter Server system, you might need to start the VMware VirtualCenter Management Webservices service manually. To do this, select Settings > Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Services > VMware VirtualCenter Management Webservices and start the service. The machine might require several minutes to start the service.
To ignore the security warnings that appear, click Ignore.
Security warning messages appear because the vSphere Client detects certificates signed by the ESX/ESXi host or vCenter Server system (default setting). For highly secure environments, certificates generated by a trusted third-party are recommended.

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after you install the vsphere client, you can connect to an esx/esxi host and to a vcenter server system.
do not use the windows built-in guest account to start the vsphere client. by default, the guest account is disabled. when you use the guest account to log in to windows, you cannot access the applications that are already installed on the computer.
select start > programs > vmware > vmware vsphere client.
in the vsphere client login window, log in to an esx/esxi host as root or as a normal user, or log in to a vcenter server system as the administrator.
when you connect to the vcenter server, use the vcenter server ip address with your windows login user name and password. use the login credentials appropriate to the windows machine on which vcenter server is installed. the vcenter server user name and password might be different than the user name and password that you use for esx/esxi.
if you cannot connect to the vcenter server system, you might need to start the vmware virtualcenter management webservices service manually. to do this, select settings > control panel > administrative tools > services > vmware virtualcenter management webservices and start the service. the machine might require several minutes to start the service.
to ignore the security warnings that appear, click ignore.
security warning messages appear because the vsphere client detects certificates signed by the esx/esxi host or vcenter server system (default setting). for highly secure environments, certificates generated by a trusted third-party are recommended.


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Q 1: A store made a profit of 39960 dollars per month by selling household appliances and they make 40% of the household appliance profit by selling computer software and hardware. How much profit combined they make?
Q 2: Dad got 9% of his annual salary as bonus and the bonus amount is $3600 dollars. Find dad's annual salary?
Q 3: In a town there were 3000 people two years back. The population increased by 30%. What is the population of the town now?
Q 4: A bank gives 10% interest rate. You keep 1000 dollars in a bank. How much do you have at the end of one year.

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q 1: a store made a profit of 39960 dollars per month by selling household appliances and they make 40% of the household appliance profit by selling computer software and hardware. how much profit combined they make?
q 2: dad got 9% of his annual salary as bonus and the bonus amount is $3600 dollars. find dad's annual salary?
q 3: in a town there were 3000 people two years back. the population increased by 30%. what is the population of the town now?
q 4: a bank gives 10% interest rate. you keep 1000 dollars in a bank. how much do you have at the end of one year.


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Mae Sot is a city in western Thailand sharing a border with Burma to thewest . It is among the most culturally diverse cities in the whole of Thailandwith both Thai and Burmese cultures vibrant. The town sits at some 590 km fromBangkok and is becoming more and more notable as a trade hub. It is a shoppingparadise for jades and gems and by visiting the municipal market, you willenjoy a collection of unique items of Burmese cultural significance. Getready to be spine tingled by the stunning scenery of mountain ranges as well asthe famous Thi Lo Su waterfalls nearby. Visitors also get to visit the highlyrevered Phra Jaow Tan Jai and the stunning Photikhun Temple. Not to mention theincredible jungle trips, elephant rides, and water rafting. What’s more?, youwill also get to indulge in the Ghost star dance festival, a popular traditionshowcasing the rich local culture.
Mae Sot Airport is located at just 3 km from the town centre. Nok Airoperates three daily flights between Mae Sot and Bangkok. You can also choose to travel by bus or car. Gettingaround the town is pretty simple but for ease and comfort, both locals andtourists prefer to rent a car and four wheel drives. With a personalcar, you will be able to cruise around with liberty both in and out of thetown. Currently, the best option is the Rent a Car Club company, available not only in Mae Sot but also in all themajor cities and towns in the country.
Rent a Car Mae Sot club offers premiumservices with a wide array of vehicles that will undoubtedly meet all yourtravel needs as well as taste. The range of cars include 4x4s, SUVs, sedans,convertibles and more. The booking process is simplified and by simply visitingthe Mae Sot Rent a Car Club official website, youcan easily access their services. Upon clicking the booking section, you willbe prompted to select your pick up location from the resulting drop-down menu.Be sure to input your proper start and return dates so as to get the rightbilling. With car rental Mae Sot, making a booking is made easier and what's more, by redeemingyour promo code you will get discounted prices.

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mae sot is a city in western thailand sharing a border with burma to thewest . it is among the most culturally diverse cities in the whole of thailandwith both thai and burmese cultures vibrant. the town sits at some 590 km frombangkok and is becoming more and more notable as a trade hub. it is a shoppingparadise for jades and gems and by visiting the municipal market, you willenjoy a collection of unique items of burmese cultural significance. getready to be spine tingled by the stunning scenery of mountain ranges as well asthe famous thi lo su waterfalls nearby. visitors also get to visit the highlyrevered phra jaow tan jai and the stunning photikhun temple. not to mention theincredible jungle trips, elephant rides, and water rafting. what’s more?, youwill also get to indulge in the ghost star dance festival, a popular traditionshowcasing the rich local culture.
mae sot airport is located at just 3 km from the town centre. nok airoperates three daily flights between mae sot and bangkok. you can also choose to travel by bus or car. gettingaround the town is pretty simple but for ease and comfort, both locals andtourists prefer to rent a car and four wheel drives. with a personalcar, you will be able to cruise around with liberty both in and out of thetown. currently, the best option is the rent a car club company, available not only in mae sot but also in all themajor cities and towns in the country.
rent a car mae sot club offers premiumservices with a wide array of vehicles that will undoubtedly meet all yourtravel needs as well as taste. the range of cars include 4x4s, suvs, sedans,convertibles and more. the booking process is simplified and by simply visitingthe mae sot rent a car club official website, youcan easily access their services. upon clicking the booking section, you willbe prompted to select your pick up location from the resulting drop-down menu.be sure to input your proper start and return dates so as to get the rightbilling. with car rental mae sot, making a booking is made easier and what's more, by redeemingyour promo code you will get discounted prices.


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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — With servers available in Tier III and Tier IV data centers in Columbus, Cincinnati, Dallas and New York, CEO Christoph Schmolmueller commented that DedicatedSolutions.com is demonstrating its commitment to providing customers tremendous bandwidth through the introduction of servers with dedicated, unlimited 1-gigabit and 10-gigabit public internet bandwidth options across multiple carriers in all cities currently served by DedicatedSolutions.com. Each DedicatedSolutions.com site leverages multiple routers for resiliency and capacity, together with multiple 10-, 40- or 100-gigabit upstream carrier connections. As an industry first, such dedicated, unlimited 1-gigabit and 10-gigabit public internet bandwidth options include complimentary VLAN connectivity between all DedicatedSolutions.com markets across any particular continent, allowing customers to freely move data and services between multiple DedicatedSolutions.com sites across a continent without cost or hassle.
DedicatedSolutions.com provides 100% datacenter and network uptime guarantees. Each Tier III and Tier IV data center location is SSAE 16 audited and PCI compliant, each site maintains diverse 10-, 40- or 100-gigabit upstream carrier connections, and all DedicatedSolutions.com locations across each continent are linked via multiple 10-gigabit pipes providing mesh resiliency and quickest interconnectivity.
All services from DedicatedSolutions.com include use of its proprietary Control Panel, which represents the culmination of countless hours of design and development work from DedicatedSolutions.com’s internal development staff. Initially developed for sister companies MadeIt.com and PlatformLab.com, the Control Panel has been standardized and extended across the DedicatedSolutions.com product set, providing a completely automated panel for customers to start, stop, reboot, OS-reload or OS-change one server or multiple servers at any time. The system also boasts support for VMware and XenServer auto-installation for easy virtualization and private cloud support.
Christoph Schmolmueller, DedicatedSolutions.com’s CEO and founder, said the company is on track to launch multiple sites in New York City, for resiliency, in December of 2014, followed by at least five more U.S. cities in 2015 along with expansion into European and Asian markets. In addition to field offices in the U.S., the company also maintains support operations in the Philippines, Germany, Ukraine and Austria.

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columbus, ohio, nov. 14, 2014 /prnewswire/ — with servers available in tier iii and tier iv data centers in columbus, cincinnati, dallas and new york, ceo christoph schmolmueller commented that dedicatedsolutions.com is demonstrating its commitment to providing customers tremendous bandwidth through the introduction of servers with dedicated, unlimited 1-gigabit and 10-gigabit public internet bandwidth options across multiple carriers in all cities currently served by dedicatedsolutions.com. each dedicatedsolutions.com site leverages multiple routers for resiliency and capacity, together with multiple 10-, 40- or 100-gigabit upstream carrier connections. as an industry first, such dedicated, unlimited 1-gigabit and 10-gigabit public internet bandwidth options include complimentary vlan connectivity between all dedicatedsolutions.com markets across any particular continent, allowing customers to freely move data and services between multiple dedicatedsolutions.com sites across a continent without cost or hassle.
dedicatedsolutions.com provides 100% datacenter and network uptime guarantees. each tier iii and tier iv data center location is ssae 16 audited and pci compliant, each site maintains diverse 10-, 40- or 100-gigabit upstream carrier connections, and all dedicatedsolutions.com locations across each continent are linked via multiple 10-gigabit pipes providing mesh resiliency and quickest interconnectivity.
all services from dedicatedsolutions.com include use of its proprietary control panel, which represents the culmination of countless hours of design and development work from dedicatedsolutions.com’s internal development staff. initially developed for sister companies madeit.com and platformlab.com, the control panel has been standardized and extended across the dedicatedsolutions.com product set, providing a completely automated panel for customers to start, stop, reboot, os-reload or os-change one server or multiple servers at any time. the system also boasts support for vmware and xenserver auto-installation for easy virtualization and private cloud support.
christoph schmolmueller, dedicatedsolutions.com’s ceo and founder, said the company is on track to launch multiple sites in new york city, for resiliency, in december of 2014, followed by at least five more u.s. cities in 2015 along with expansion into european and asian markets. in addition to field offices in the u.s., the company also maintains support operations in the philippines, germany, ukraine and austria.


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The ever-present danger of burning one’s face off is, in fact, one of the reasons I have hesitated to take up the hobby of soap making. Raleigh Briggs’s How to Make Soap zine helped to make the process seem less daunting and intimidating. While the zine is relatively short, at ten pages, it is chalk full of useful tips and information for beginners. The overall tone is lighthearted and fun, with a sprinkling of sarcasm and a wee bit of sass. Briggs does a wonderful job maintaining the cheery air, yet is still able to stress the importance of following all safety precautions and explaining some potential dangers of working with lye. Lye is a key ingredient in soap making, and if not handled with respect and caution, can be quite harmful.
Since I moved to the Pacific Northwest in 2000, I have been shopping at The Soap Factory. Supporting a local, woman-owned business is a pleasure, and using the store's products always feels indulgent. Prior to finding this company, I had given up on scented personal care products, due to allergic reactions.
I discovered Soap Lady Oregon products at—of all places—a chocolate festival in Portland, Oregon. While the products obviously aren't edible, they smelled better—and had healthier ingredients—than many of the food products that my partner and I sampled at the event. I believe you can vote with your pocketbook, and it was nice to know that the company uses all-natural, vegan and cruelty-free ingredients.
I am a soap snob, but not without good reason. I don't want to imbibe chemicals into my skin, and just about everything with scent tends to make my skin dry out or cause an allergic reaction.
Who doesn’t love soap? Besides a Chilean pal I had in college who insisted “Americans bathe too often,” I’ve never known anyone who took issue with washing. I have a complicated relationship with bathing, though. It takes me a while to deal with my hair once washed, and for this reason, I’ve been experimenting with less frequent showering this past year. Some people think this is a ‘green’ habit. For me, it’s mostly about convenience and comfort. I grew up loving baths, and my current apartment features only an awkward shower with two levels.
In Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray, Lord Henry says, “I adore simple pleasures. They are the last refuge of the complex.” One of my simplest pleasures is gained by placing an aromatic bar of soap in my dresser drawer and later slipping on a crummy T-shirt that smells like a lavender sachet in a cedar chest. This has the potential to alter the entire course of my day.
Half a million women in the world die every year from breast cancer. One in eight American women will be diagnosed with some form of breast cancer in her lifetime. Judging from these startling statistics, it’s not difficult to see why corporations that cater to women have begun creating lines of products that support the fight against this disease.
Everyone likes good shampoo. Even though I am neither a baby nor an African American, I am delighted to use pure organic hair cleansers with a fragrant blend of rose petal, rosemary, and sage. African American Baby Care offers a full range of infant care products made from pure organics, natural botanicals, and rare herbs.
No one wants skin cancer. But if lighter-skinned people avoid the sun, there's vitamin D deficiency. What to do?
When you unwrap a package made, wrapped, and tied by another person’s hands, it’s immediately evident. It might be a splatter of color where there wasn’t one intended, or a crooked label, a smudge. But whatever the indication, it has always given me a moment’s pause and endeared me in a special way to whatever it is I’m holding. So it was with Norma’s Bath and Body Products—a sense of the person who’d put something of herself into making the thing I was about to enjoy.
As if anyone needs an excuse to spend more time under a hot shower—well, here's another, or five others—each a more compelling reason to recreationally cleanse. LUSH produces fresh, hand-made cruelty-and-lard-free and frequently vegan personal care products. All bathbombs, gels, soaps, shampoos, and other innovative items are individually made by skilled suds people—Sara, Czarina, and Reggie contributed to my 'happy' package.
Buddhism instructs us that suffering is caused by desire. Alright, I have established that I desire chocolate. I can consume it copiously and repeatedly. With utter abandon, and complete abandonment of moderation and concern for my health. I can consume chocolate indoors, outdoors, in the kitchen, from the nightstand, at the theater; while trudging down the sidewalk, operating a motor vehicle, or taking the train. In the park, at work, at play, in celebration and commiseration.
Green Apple Soap comes in a plain package with information about the product and the maker, Karina. There are no logos, and you won’t find any fillers or chemicals in the soap either. The little, translucent green soap bar has a very pleasant smell to it. When it’s wet, it smells a bit stronger than dry (or so I’ve noticed), and as an interesting aside, when the light shines through the wet bar, it’s nice to look at.
I stumbled upon The Soap Factory in Longview, WA while exploring the downtown area nearly seven years ago. I fell in love with the shop and its products instantly, and have continued to order them online after leaving the job in Longview. The Soap Factory's Complexion Bar is a tried and true favorite of mine. While it's not cheap ($6.99), the four-ounce bar lasts a long, long time. (I just bought a new one, having purchased the previous bar in 2006.) With real avocado fruit, carrot juice, shea butter and a host of essential oils, it smells good enough to eat.
Packaged in a cute bag, this little gift set arrived smelling great! After a long week at work, a few hours pampering were needed, and this set delivered a great scent and relaxation. Better than the scent is the feeling of soft and smooth skin that comes after a bath using the Botanical Bath Salts, a product that left this woman feeling great. Best of all, this is an all-natural product made from homegrown herbs and natural oils—no preservatives, synthetics or byproducts. A spa experience in a bag, I started out running my bath with the Botanical Bath Salts.
Critiques of Elevate Difference and the content of any review on this site are welcome; however, we will not tolerate flaming, attacks, or any form of abuse. We appreciate constructive criticism and respectful feedback. Please read our full comment policy for details.
Elevate Difference is a volunteer-run publication. If it inspires you to read a novel, see a film, or download an album, we hope you will donate to show your support.

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the ever-present danger of burning one’s face off is, in fact, one of the reasons i have hesitated to take up the hobby of soap making. raleigh briggs’s how to make soap zine helped to make the process seem less daunting and intimidating. while the zine is relatively short, at ten pages, it is chalk full of useful tips and information for beginners. the overall tone is lighthearted and fun, with a sprinkling of sarcasm and a wee bit of sass. briggs does a wonderful job maintaining the cheery air, yet is still able to stress the importance of following all safety precautions and explaining some potential dangers of working with lye. lye is a key ingredient in soap making, and if not handled with respect and caution, can be quite harmful.
since i moved to the pacific northwest in 2000, i have been shopping at the soap factory. supporting a local, woman-owned business is a pleasure, and using the store's products always feels indulgent. prior to finding this company, i had given up on scented personal care products, due to allergic reactions.
i discovered soap lady oregon products at—of all places—a chocolate festival in portland, oregon. while the products obviously aren't edible, they smelled better—and had healthier ingredients—than many of the food products that my partner and i sampled at the event. i believe you can vote with your pocketbook, and it was nice to know that the company uses all-natural, vegan and cruelty-free ingredients.
i am a soap snob, but not without good reason. i don't want to imbibe chemicals into my skin, and just about everything with scent tends to make my skin dry out or cause an allergic reaction.
who doesn’t love soap? besides a chilean pal i had in college who insisted “americans bathe too often,” i’ve never known anyone who took issue with washing. i have a complicated relationship with bathing, though. it takes me a while to deal with my hair once washed, and for this reason, i’ve been experimenting with less frequent showering this past year. some people think this is a ‘green’ habit. for me, it’s mostly about convenience and comfort. i grew up loving baths, and my current apartment features only an awkward shower with two levels.
in oscar wilde’s the picture of dorian gray, lord henry says, “i adore simple pleasures. they are the last refuge of the complex.” one of my simplest pleasures is gained by placing an aromatic bar of soap in my dresser drawer and later slipping on a crummy t-shirt that smells like a lavender sachet in a cedar chest. this has the potential to alter the entire course of my day.
half a million women in the world die every year from breast cancer. one in eight american women will be diagnosed with some form of breast cancer in her lifetime. judging from these startling statistics, it’s not difficult to see why corporations that cater to women have begun creating lines of products that support the fight against this disease.
everyone likes good shampoo. even though i am neither a baby nor an african american, i am delighted to use pure organic hair cleansers with a fragrant blend of rose petal, rosemary, and sage. african american baby care offers a full range of infant care products made from pure organics, natural botanicals, and rare herbs.
no one wants skin cancer. but if lighter-skinned people avoid the sun, there's vitamin d deficiency. what to do?
when you unwrap a package made, wrapped, and tied by another person’s hands, it’s immediately evident. it might be a splatter of color where there wasn’t one intended, or a crooked label, a smudge. but whatever the indication, it has always given me a moment’s pause and endeared me in a special way to whatever it is i’m holding. so it was with norma’s bath and body products—a sense of the person who’d put something of herself into making the thing i was about to enjoy.
as if anyone needs an excuse to spend more time under a hot shower—well, here's another, or five others—each a more compelling reason to recreationally cleanse. lush produces fresh, hand-made cruelty-and-lard-free and frequently vegan personal care products. all bathbombs, gels, soaps, shampoos, and other innovative items are individually made by skilled suds people—sara, czarina, and reggie contributed to my 'happy' package.
buddhism instructs us that suffering is caused by desire. alright, i have established that i desire chocolate. i can consume it copiously and repeatedly. with utter abandon, and complete abandonment of moderation and concern for my health. i can consume chocolate indoors, outdoors, in the kitchen, from the nightstand, at the theater; while trudging down the sidewalk, operating a motor vehicle, or taking the train. in the park, at work, at play, in celebration and commiseration.
green apple soap comes in a plain package with information about the product and the maker, karina. there are no logos, and you won’t find any fillers or chemicals in the soap either. the little, translucent green soap bar has a very pleasant smell to it. when it’s wet, it smells a bit stronger than dry (or so i’ve noticed), and as an interesting aside, when the light shines through the wet bar, it’s nice to look at.
i stumbled upon the soap factory in longview, wa while exploring the downtown area nearly seven years ago. i fell in love with the shop and its products instantly, and have continued to order them online after leaving the job in longview. the soap factory's complexion bar is a tried and true favorite of mine. while it's not cheap ($6.99), the four-ounce bar lasts a long, long time. (i just bought a new one, having purchased the previous bar in 2006.) with real avocado fruit, carrot juice, shea butter and a host of essential oils, it smells good enough to eat.
packaged in a cute bag, this little gift set arrived smelling great! after a long week at work, a few hours pampering were needed, and this set delivered a great scent and relaxation. better than the scent is the feeling of soft and smooth skin that comes after a bath using the botanical bath salts, a product that left this woman feeling great. best of all, this is an all-natural product made from homegrown herbs and natural oils—no preservatives, synthetics or byproducts. a spa experience in a bag, i started out running my bath with the botanical bath salts.
critiques of elevate difference and the content of any review on this site are welcome; however, we will not tolerate flaming, attacks, or any form of abuse. we appreciate constructive criticism and respectful feedback. please read our full comment policy for details.
elevate difference is a volunteer-run publication. if it inspires you to read a novel, see a film, or download an album, we hope you will donate to show your support.


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He’s the most sought-after assassin in the galaxy. His latest mission? Rescue a kidnapped child. The woman needs to pose as his wife and be good with kids. Nothing more. The matchmaker promises him the perfect mate. He never imagines the matchmaker might be telling him the truth.
On his wedding day, his forever mate walks down the aisle dressed in a white, flowing mermaid gown. He never imagined a woman who can fulfill his darkest needs.
His dark-eyed mate is full of lush curves he wants to taste. Wavy hair that falls past her shoulders. Thick tresses he wants to wrap around his fist as he sinks into her tight heat. Everything about the human stokes his desire. For now, he must deny his hunger. They have work to do. The life of a child is at stake.

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he’s the most sought-after assassin in the galaxy. his latest mission? rescue a kidnapped child. the woman needs to pose as his wife and be good with kids. nothing more. the matchmaker promises him the perfect mate. he never imagines the matchmaker might be telling him the truth.
on his wedding day, his forever mate walks down the aisle dressed in a white, flowing mermaid gown. he never imagined a woman who can fulfill his darkest needs.
his dark-eyed mate is full of lush curves he wants to taste. wavy hair that falls past her shoulders. thick tresses he wants to wrap around his fist as he sinks into her tight heat. everything about the human stokes his desire. for now, he must deny his hunger. they have work to do. the life of a child is at stake.


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Canada is my home country. For many Canadians, maple syrup, hockey, and Tim Hortons represent our common nationhood, bonding Canadian citizens through a shared understanding of the importance of these cherished icons. The word ‘nationhood’ implies a group of people who are united by a shared culture. However, while I love maple syrup, I detest hockey, the epitome of the Canadian identity. Does my lack of ability to show even a speck of interest in hockey make me less Canadian? How do these symbols of nationhood create any sort of meaningful bond between me, a British Columbian woman, and say, an aboriginal man from Nunavut? Is hockey and maple syrup really what unites us?
Masquerading as integral to the national identity, maple syrup and hockey are nothing more than symbols serving an important purpose. It’s not a new idea in sociology that nationalistic symbols play a role in uniting people in their homeland. Nationalistic symbols and their socially constructed meanings are elaborate stories which act as mechanisms to indoctrinate a citizenry into the idea that we are a bonded group because we share and take pride in these common things. Worshipping the symbol of a maple leaf is meant to make me feel like I belong in Canada.
I’m not saying that I don’t believe in the importance of cultural identity. But culture can change regionally across the same nation. The culture of British Columbia is quite different from the culture of Newfoundland, a province within the same nation but on the opposite side. Nationalistic stories about beavers and lumberjacks – other Canadian symbols – don’t make me feel more united with people literally 5000 kilometres away from me. When I talk about nationalism, I am talking about a process of social control, which is different to a set of practiced traditions comprising a culture.
So what? Is it really terrible that people like to bond over nationalistic symbols imbued with socially constructed meanings? It’s just maple syrup!
The problem with nationalism stems from its effects. Within the same nation, some people are made to feel welcome, while others are made to feel like they’re unworthy and unwanted. Nationalism shapes our understanding of belonging in relation to geographical location. Academic Nandita Sharma1 explains that nationalism has become such an ingrained, taken for granted feature of modern society that the unquestioned idea that some people belong and others don’t validates and normalizes the unequal treatment of people. Think about it: some people are actually punished just by taking up space and trying to start a new life in a nation different to the one they were born in. This is because more than just ‘belonging’ or having a home, nationalism shapes our understanding of who deserves to be treated justly as a respected human being and who can be treated unjustly like tortured animals. Sharma calls it the distinction between a nation offering inhabitants either sense of homeyness or a reality of homelessness.
Border control is the tangible and forceful way that nations protect themselves and remain sovereign. Borders are believed to be real because people participate in their perpetuation as if they are as enduring as the sun and moon. But borders between nations are also socially constructed, and are really just a very formal way of drawing a line in the sand and saying you can stand on that side while I stand on this side, and if you want to stand on my side, then you have to ask me (i.e. passports). Sharma points out that the intensified protection of national borders occurred during the colonizing era of the 1800s for an important reason; borders demarcate which nations have power and control over the resources and people of certain areas. To police the borders of a country is to safeguard whatever is worth protecting inside the nation from ‘outsiders’.
The consequences of intensified border control are painfully illustrated in Australian immigration detention centres. Detention centres have shown to be a heinous example of the socially unjust outcome of mass acceptance of nationalism. Initially, detention centres were allowed under the Migration Act 1958 to allow “discretionary detention of unauthorized arrivals.” Today they are places where so-called illegal immigrants as well as asylum seekers are detained. However, many of them, such as the one on the island of Nauru, have been criticized for their inhumane conditions and treatment of detainees. One only needs to read a couple of stories in the news of sexual assault, cockroaches and rats, attempted suicides, and the intentional swallowing of razor blades as protest in order to gain a glimpse into the terrors some humans are enduring in the beautiful nation of Australia. Detention centres such as Nauru illustrate how accepted ideas of belonging within nationalist ideologies have had the effect of normalizing the forced placement of humans into conditions of squalor and abuse. (Other examples of unjust practices legitimized by nationalistic discourses include migrant farm workers in Canada’s Seasonal Agricultural Worker’s Program (SAWP) and Canada’s Live in Caregiver Program).
Can you imagine a world where nations and nationalism didn’t exist? A true anti-nationalist hero is the extraordinarily inspirational Garry Davis, the man who created the World Passport and fought for global rather than national citizenship. In 1948 he renounced his United States of America citizenship and pronounced himself a “citizen of the world.” During the post-World War II period in the late 1940s, Davis’ claim was that sovereign states divide humanity, and have the capacity to “lead us to the abyss of Total War.” In 1949 Davis inaugurated the International Registry of World Citizens.
For me, the atrocities spurred by uncritical adherence to nationalistic ideologies could be remedied by changing the way we relate to other humans. I could write a master’s thesis about this topic, as I haven’t even begun to dissect the inherent racism woven into the fibres of nationalistic practices. However, I will keep this to a minimum and urge you to read on by checking out the references and hyperlinks. Now to address my initial question of what really unites people (not just in a nation). For me, it is not the socially constructed symbols shared by those within one geographical area. I don’t want my sign off to be interpreted as nothing more than a warm and fuzzy bedtime story, but in all seriousness: it’s our heartbeats, our need for safety, clean air, pollution-free habitats, and for adequate food and shelter, that unite us as humans. It’s not maple syrup and hockey. It’s our shared humanness.
1 Sharma, N. (2012). Nation states, borders, citizenship, and the making of “national” difference. In D, Brock, R. Raby & M. Thomas’s (Eds.), Power and Everyday Practices (pp. 321-342). Toronto, Ontario: Nelson Education.
Beautiful post, Mara! Really touching and something I think a lot about having lived in Aus and Canada.

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canada is my home country. for many canadians, maple syrup, hockey, and tim hortons represent our common nationhood, bonding canadian citizens through a shared understanding of the importance of these cherished icons. the word ‘nationhood’ implies a group of people who are united by a shared culture. however, while i love maple syrup, i detest hockey, the epitome of the canadian identity. does my lack of ability to show even a speck of interest in hockey make me less canadian? how do these symbols of nationhood create any sort of meaningful bond between me, a british columbian woman, and say, an aboriginal man from nunavut? is hockey and maple syrup really what unites us?
masquerading as integral to the national identity, maple syrup and hockey are nothing more than symbols serving an important purpose. it’s not a new idea in sociology that nationalistic symbols play a role in uniting people in their homeland. nationalistic symbols and their socially constructed meanings are elaborate stories which act as mechanisms to indoctrinate a citizenry into the idea that we are a bonded group because we share and take pride in these common things. worshipping the symbol of a maple leaf is meant to make me feel like i belong in canada.
i’m not saying that i don’t believe in the importance of cultural identity. but culture can change regionally across the same nation. the culture of british columbia is quite different from the culture of newfoundland, a province within the same nation but on the opposite side. nationalistic stories about beavers and lumberjacks – other canadian symbols – don’t make me feel more united with people literally 5000 kilometres away from me. when i talk about nationalism, i am talking about a process of social control, which is different to a set of practiced traditions comprising a culture.
so what? is it really terrible that people like to bond over nationalistic symbols imbued with socially constructed meanings? it’s just maple syrup!
the problem with nationalism stems from its effects. within the same nation, some people are made to feel welcome, while others are made to feel like they’re unworthy and unwanted. nationalism shapes our understanding of belonging in relation to geographical location. academic nandita sharma1 explains that nationalism has become such an ingrained, taken for granted feature of modern society that the unquestioned idea that some people belong and others don’t validates and normalizes the unequal treatment of people. think about it: some people are actually punished just by taking up space and trying to start a new life in a nation different to the one they were born in. this is because more than just ‘belonging’ or having a home, nationalism shapes our understanding of who deserves to be treated justly as a respected human being and who can be treated unjustly like tortured animals. sharma calls it the distinction between a nation offering inhabitants either sense of homeyness or a reality of homelessness.
border control is the tangible and forceful way that nations protect themselves and remain sovereign. borders are believed to be real because people participate in their perpetuation as if they are as enduring as the sun and moon. but borders between nations are also socially constructed, and are really just a very formal way of drawing a line in the sand and saying you can stand on that side while i stand on this side, and if you want to stand on my side, then you have to ask me (i.e. passports). sharma points out that the intensified protection of national borders occurred during the colonizing era of the 1800s for an important reason; borders demarcate which nations have power and control over the resources and people of certain areas. to police the borders of a country is to safeguard whatever is worth protecting inside the nation from ‘outsiders’.
the consequences of intensified border control are painfully illustrated in australian immigration detention centres. detention centres have shown to be a heinous example of the socially unjust outcome of mass acceptance of nationalism. initially, detention centres were allowed under the migration act 1958 to allow “discretionary detention of unauthorized arrivals.” today they are places where so-called illegal immigrants as well as asylum seekers are detained. however, many of them, such as the one on the island of nauru, have been criticized for their inhumane conditions and treatment of detainees. one only needs to read a couple of stories in the news of sexual assault, cockroaches and rats, attempted suicides, and the intentional swallowing of razor blades as protest in order to gain a glimpse into the terrors some humans are enduring in the beautiful nation of australia. detention centres such as nauru illustrate how accepted ideas of belonging within nationalist ideologies have had the effect of normalizing the forced placement of humans into conditions of squalor and abuse. (other examples of unjust practices legitimized by nationalistic discourses include migrant farm workers in canada’s seasonal agricultural worker’s program (sawp) and canada’s live in caregiver program).
can you imagine a world where nations and nationalism didn’t exist? a true anti-nationalist hero is the extraordinarily inspirational garry davis, the man who created the world passport and fought for global rather than national citizenship. in 1948 he renounced his united states of america citizenship and pronounced himself a “citizen of the world.” during the post-world war ii period in the late 1940s, davis’ claim was that sovereign states divide humanity, and have the capacity to “lead us to the abyss of total war.” in 1949 davis inaugurated the international registry of world citizens.
for me, the atrocities spurred by uncritical adherence to nationalistic ideologies could be remedied by changing the way we relate to other humans. i could write a master’s thesis about this topic, as i haven’t even begun to dissect the inherent racism woven into the fibres of nationalistic practices. however, i will keep this to a minimum and urge you to read on by checking out the references and hyperlinks. now to address my initial question of what really unites people (not just in a nation). for me, it is not the socially constructed symbols shared by those within one geographical area. i don’t want my sign off to be interpreted as nothing more than a warm and fuzzy bedtime story, but in all seriousness: it’s our heartbeats, our need for safety, clean air, pollution-free habitats, and for adequate food and shelter, that unite us as humans. it’s not maple syrup and hockey. it’s our shared humanness.
1 sharma, n. (2012). nation states, borders, citizenship, and the making of “national” difference. in d, brock, r. raby & m. thomas’s (eds.), power and everyday practices (pp. 321-342). toronto, ontario: nelson education.
beautiful post, mara! really touching and something i think a lot about having lived in aus and canada.


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The long-awaited Arctic snowfall arrived Saturday evening. The fine snow fell all night to a depth of 9 inches so Sunday was a home day. No Tate gallery with Pete and Sue but lunch out at Loch Fyne instead.
Apparently, the climate has been consistently cooling since 1997. To be a global warming denier nowadays puts a person on par with a holocaust denier so strong are the PC attitudes of some people on this subject. Yet there is a human conceit that we are in control of the Earth when, more likely, we not even of the stature of pygmies to the colossus that is nature. I know we pollute and foul our environment but I am not entirely convinced with the foregone conclusion that some of the more zealous campaigners come up with.
There is the usual thoughtful article in the Mail on this subject. I don’t agree with that either but I’m pretty sure that whatever we do, in the end, “mother nature” has the final say. But global warming or not, the clientele of the NuBar, particularly the hardy TOWIE cast, party on despite the Arctic blizzards.

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the long-awaited arctic snowfall arrived saturday evening. the fine snow fell all night to a depth of 9 inches so sunday was a home day. no tate gallery with pete and sue but lunch out at loch fyne instead.
apparently, the climate has been consistently cooling since 1997. to be a global warming denier nowadays puts a person on par with a holocaust denier so strong are the pc attitudes of some people on this subject. yet there is a human conceit that we are in control of the earth when, more likely, we not even of the stature of pygmies to the colossus that is nature. i know we pollute and foul our environment but i am not entirely convinced with the foregone conclusion that some of the more zealous campaigners come up with.
there is the usual thoughtful article in the mail on this subject. i don’t agree with that either but i’m pretty sure that whatever we do, in the end, “mother nature” has the final say. but global warming or not, the clientele of the nubar, particularly the hardy towie cast, party on despite the arctic blizzards.


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Results of a small clinical trial showing the benefits of a new pill to treat high blood pressure have been published today.
The study, conducted by The George Institute for Global Health and published in The Lancet, found that patients given the new four-treatments-in-one pill saw their blood pressure drop to normal levels in just four weeks.
Nearly 30 per cent of adults in the UK are living with high blood pressure, putting them at risk of having a heart attack or stroke.
Experts have called the results exciting, but suggest larger trials are needed to see if these high rates could be maintained and repeated.
Our Associate Medical Director, Professor Metin Avkiran, commented on the study.
“High blood pressure is a major risk factor for strokes and heart attacks. The British Heart Foundation estimates that nearly 30 per cent of adults in the UK are living with high blood pressure, putting them at risk of having a heart attack or stroke.
“The quadpill used in this study combined four existing blood pressure-lowering drugs at low dose in one pill, to reduce blood pressure. Although the findings are encouraging and may lead to effective treatments without side effects, the study involved only a small number of patients for a short period. More research is needed to confirm the safety of the quadpill, its long-term effect on blood pressure and ultimately whether it reduces a person’s risk of having a stroke or heart attack, before it should be considered in clinic.

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results of a small clinical trial showing the benefits of a new pill to treat high blood pressure have been published today.
the study, conducted by the george institute for global health and published in the lancet, found that patients given the new four-treatments-in-one pill saw their blood pressure drop to normal levels in just four weeks.
nearly 30 per cent of adults in the uk are living with high blood pressure, putting them at risk of having a heart attack or stroke.
experts have called the results exciting, but suggest larger trials are needed to see if these high rates could be maintained and repeated.
our associate medical director, professor metin avkiran, commented on the study.
“high blood pressure is a major risk factor for strokes and heart attacks. the british heart foundation estimates that nearly 30 per cent of adults in the uk are living with high blood pressure, putting them at risk of having a heart attack or stroke.
“the quadpill used in this study combined four existing blood pressure-lowering drugs at low dose in one pill, to reduce blood pressure. although the findings are encouraging and may lead to effective treatments without side effects, the study involved only a small number of patients for a short period. more research is needed to confirm the safety of the quadpill, its long-term effect on blood pressure and ultimately whether it reduces a person’s risk of having a stroke or heart attack, before it should be considered in clinic.


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With the help of aluminum profiles, a belt conveyor or simply a conveyor was made, it is used for transporting products from machine to packing. The ALU Profile 30x30 was used for the base, while the aluminum profile 30x90 served as the basis of the conveyor. For the construction of the base, we used the 30x30 mounting brackets and the associated connecting elements. The entire assembly is quite easy due to the modularity of the structure.
What effects linear bushing service life?

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with the help of aluminum profiles, a belt conveyor or simply a conveyor was made, it is used for transporting products from machine to packing. the alu profile 30x30 was used for the base, while the aluminum profile 30x90 served as the basis of the conveyor. for the construction of the base, we used the 30x30 mounting brackets and the associated connecting elements. the entire assembly is quite easy due to the modularity of the structure.
what effects linear bushing service life?


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“First has made a HUGE impact with me as the representative of District 131. It is all about customer service! From the inception, to my first corporate gathering, moving through each update, and the wealth of emails, this ongoing process has been a well-oiled machine that provides a smooth operation.
Jen is outstanding, she has personal goals and expectations that are beyond realistic measures. Her professionalism is a true example of a good leader and the support of the leaders aside and behind her position is evidently expressed. I wanted to take this opportunity to say thanks to the First Team. I am so thrilled you stepped up to the plate to make this 'first ever' transportation opportunity to change the lives of our students and households forever going forward!"
– Walter Doughty, Asst. Director of Transportation, East Aurora School District 131, Ill.
“Let me thank you for the amazing job all of you did starting up this contract for the 2016-2017 school year. There aren't enough thanks for all the safe, reliable transportation that you provided but more importantly, the caring support you give the students of the West Valley JPA. From the route changes, special routing, and last minute changes, you make it happen. All of you are remarkable in your jobs and I welcome the opportunity to continue service with you behind the wheel and you have my utmost respect in the jobs that you do."
– Timothy Hyer, Coordinator, West Valley Schools Transportation Agency, Calif.
– Leslie Wysocki, Business Manager, Westbrook Public Schools, Conn.
– Ric King, Assistant Superintendent, Business Operations, Schaumburg Community Consolidated School District 54, Ill.
– Lane Green, Director of Transportation, Olathe Public Schools, Kan.
– Scott Devillier, Superintendent of Schools, Zachary Community School District, La.
– Bruce D. Amey, Superintendent, Avon Central Schools, N.Y.

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“first has made a huge impact with me as the representative of district 131. it is all about customer service! from the inception, to my first corporate gathering, moving through each update, and the wealth of emails, this ongoing process has been a well-oiled machine that provides a smooth operation.
jen is outstanding, she has personal goals and expectations that are beyond realistic measures. her professionalism is a true example of a good leader and the support of the leaders aside and behind her position is evidently expressed. i wanted to take this opportunity to say thanks to the first team. i am so thrilled you stepped up to the plate to make this 'first ever' transportation opportunity to change the lives of our students and households forever going forward!"
– walter doughty, asst. director of transportation, east aurora school district 131, ill.
“let me thank you for the amazing job all of you did starting up this contract for the 2016-2017 school year. there aren't enough thanks for all the safe, reliable transportation that you provided but more importantly, the caring support you give the students of the west valley jpa. from the route changes, special routing, and last minute changes, you make it happen. all of you are remarkable in your jobs and i welcome the opportunity to continue service with you behind the wheel and you have my utmost respect in the jobs that you do."
– timothy hyer, coordinator, west valley schools transportation agency, calif.
– leslie wysocki, business manager, westbrook public schools, conn.
– ric king, assistant superintendent, business operations, schaumburg community consolidated school district 54, ill.
– lane green, director of transportation, olathe public schools, kan.
– scott devillier, superintendent of schools, zachary community school district, la.
– bruce d. amey, superintendent, avon central schools, n.y.


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Let's face it, we live in a far from perfect world. We live in a world where people think it is OK to destroy and take other people's property. That is exactly what happened this week with the Amarillo Crime Stoppers Crime of the Week.
The Amarillo Police Department is looking for any information on a home burglary. A home on Ballybunion Court in La Paloma was broken into around noon on Thursday, February 23rd.
Items taken in the burglary include two safes and the contents, personal documents and heirlooms.
A burnt orange SUV not belonging to the owners was seen in the driveway of the home and it may have been involved in the burglary.
If you have any information on this crime contact Amarillo Crime Stoppers at 806-374-4400 or amapolice.org If your tip leads to an arrest or recovery of the stolen property you could get a reward of up to $1000.

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let's face it, we live in a far from perfect world. we live in a world where people think it is ok to destroy and take other people's property. that is exactly what happened this week with the amarillo crime stoppers crime of the week.
the amarillo police department is looking for any information on a home burglary. a home on ballybunion court in la paloma was broken into around noon on thursday, february 23rd.
items taken in the burglary include two safes and the contents, personal documents and heirlooms.
a burnt orange suv not belonging to the owners was seen in the driveway of the home and it may have been involved in the burglary.
if you have any information on this crime contact amarillo crime stoppers at 806-374-4400 or amapolice.org if your tip leads to an arrest or recovery of the stolen property you could get a reward of up to $1000.


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Elaine Kalman Naves will testify at the trial of Oskar Groening, a former SS guard at the Auschwitz concentration camp, on behalf of her half-sister and relatives who died in the Holocaust.
A Montreal woman will be testifying in Germany this week at the trial of Oskar Groening, a former SS guard at the Auschwitz concentration camp.
The 93-year-old Groening is being tried on 300,000 counts of accessory to murder, related to a period between May and July 1944 when around 425,000 Jews from Hungary were brought to the Auschwitz-Birkenau complex in Nazi-occupied Poland and most immediately gassed to death.
He has also publicly acknowledged moral responsibility for actions he took as an SS guard. "I saw everything. I was there," Groening has said.
Elaine Kalman Naves of Montreal's Notre-Dame-de-Grâce neighbourhood, boarded a plane Monday headed for Lunenburg, Germany, to testify against Groening.
Her half-sister Évike Weinberger was killed at the concentration camp at the age of six.
"Évike went into the gas chamber immediately when she arrived at Auschwitz," Naves told CBC Daybreak host Mike Finnerty on Monday.
Naves said her father never had to endure Auschwitz but his entire family perished there, including his daughter from a previous marriage.
She said countless other relatives from Hungary died in concentration camps during the Second World War.
Naves is eligible to testify at the trial because of her blood connection to Évike, a half-sister she never knew.
American Holocaust survivor Eva Kor, 81, was one of the Jews who arrived at Auschwitz in 1944.
She has met Groening and has stated publicly that she does not want Groening incarcerated for his role in the Holocaust.
"He's 93 years old. Putting him in jail, that's absurd," Kor said. "But he can do some good in trying to tell the neo-Nazis and the extremists that these kinds of organizations… do not work for anybody. Not for the Nazis, not for the Germans."
Naves said she thought Groening's experience and regret could be a good educational experience, but she said she'd rather the German justice system work itself out.
"I'm going to Germany because I've been invited to go there," Naves said. "But I'm going primarily to speak on behalf of my own family and what was destroyed."

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elaine kalman naves will testify at the trial of oskar groening, a former ss guard at the auschwitz concentration camp, on behalf of her half-sister and relatives who died in the holocaust.
a montreal woman will be testifying in germany this week at the trial of oskar groening, a former ss guard at the auschwitz concentration camp.
the 93-year-old groening is being tried on 300,000 counts of accessory to murder, related to a period between may and july 1944 when around 425,000 jews from hungary were brought to the auschwitz-birkenau complex in nazi-occupied poland and most immediately gassed to death.
he has also publicly acknowledged moral responsibility for actions he took as an ss guard. "i saw everything. i was there," groening has said.
elaine kalman naves of montreal's notre-dame-de-grâce neighbourhood, boarded a plane monday headed for lunenburg, germany, to testify against groening.
her half-sister évike weinberger was killed at the concentration camp at the age of six.
"évike went into the gas chamber immediately when she arrived at auschwitz," naves told cbc daybreak host mike finnerty on monday.
naves said her father never had to endure auschwitz but his entire family perished there, including his daughter from a previous marriage.
she said countless other relatives from hungary died in concentration camps during the second world war.
naves is eligible to testify at the trial because of her blood connection to évike, a half-sister she never knew.
american holocaust survivor eva kor, 81, was one of the jews who arrived at auschwitz in 1944.
she has met groening and has stated publicly that she does not want groening incarcerated for his role in the holocaust.
"he's 93 years old. putting him in jail, that's absurd," kor said. "but he can do some good in trying to tell the neo-nazis and the extremists that these kinds of organizations… do not work for anybody. not for the nazis, not for the germans."
naves said she thought groening's experience and regret could be a good educational experience, but she said she'd rather the german justice system work itself out.
"i'm going to germany because i've been invited to go there," naves said. "but i'm going primarily to speak on behalf of my own family and what was destroyed."


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In this thread good bets will be posted during Season 9.
Day 7: Nijmegen Matrix Bet - Herne Sound (Switzerland Division 3) - for Herne Sound. The odd is 10.23. Good luck.
Day 9: Panchiao Superstar - Taiwan Magic (Taiwan Division - for Panchiao Superstar. The odd is 12.75. Good luck.
Day 25: Lautaro Montt - Washington Generals (Chile Division 9) - for Lautaro Montt. The odd is 13.74. Good luck.
Day 27: Washington Generals - La Cheetas (Chile Division 9) - for La Cheetas. The odd is 4.98. Good luck.
Day 29: San Frogs - Washington Generals (Chile Division 9) - for San Frogs. The odd is 13.85. Good luck.
Day 30: San Addicts - Washington Generals (Chile Division 9) - for San Addicts. The odd is 13.89. Good luck.
Day 31: Washington Generals - Tocopilla Peppers (Chile Division 9) - for Tocopilla Peppers. The odd is 13.89. Good luck.

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in this thread good bets will be posted during season 9.
day 7: nijmegen matrix bet - herne sound (switzerland division 3) - for herne sound. the odd is 10.23. good luck.
day 9: panchiao superstar - taiwan magic (taiwan division - for panchiao superstar. the odd is 12.75. good luck.
day 25: lautaro montt - washington generals (chile division 9) - for lautaro montt. the odd is 13.74. good luck.
day 27: washington generals - la cheetas (chile division 9) - for la cheetas. the odd is 4.98. good luck.
day 29: san frogs - washington generals (chile division 9) - for san frogs. the odd is 13.85. good luck.
day 30: san addicts - washington generals (chile division 9) - for san addicts. the odd is 13.89. good luck.
day 31: washington generals - tocopilla peppers (chile division 9) - for tocopilla peppers. the odd is 13.89. good luck.


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Membership in the AIBL is open to lawyers who are interested in international business law and can contribute to the objects of the association.
The AIBL’s annual membership fee is CHF 150.00, for the period from January to December.
Your e-mail address is essential as e-mail is the AIBL’s primary means of contact with its members for up-coming activities and events.
Would you like more information about the AIBL? Feel free to contact us.

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membership in the aibl is open to lawyers who are interested in international business law and can contribute to the objects of the association.
the aibl’s annual membership fee is chf 150.00, for the period from january to december.
your e-mail address is essential as e-mail is the aibl’s primary means of contact with its members for up-coming activities and events.
would you like more information about the aibl? feel free to contact us.


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We install to our proven 18 step Tudor Pave standard for your "Paving Peace of Mind"
We'll keep you updated as to when you can expect deliveries from us and also when we'll start your installation.
You'll know when our installation teams arrive. Our vehicles are clearly signwritten for your safety and peace of mind.
We supply all required materials, equipment and we do the full installation and yes we also remove the paving rubble.
We do not make use of sub-contractors. Our people are trained to install to the proven 18 step Tudor Pave installation.
We won't rush your installation but we won't drag it out either. We install properly and effectively.
Your ultimate satisfaction with our installation is a top priority for us for now and especially for our future.
"Everything went as you said it would. Thank you!"
"Baie tevrede met beide installasies."
Do not miss this opportunity, contact us before it is too late!

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we install to our proven 18 step tudor pave standard for your "paving peace of mind"
we'll keep you updated as to when you can expect deliveries from us and also when we'll start your installation.
you'll know when our installation teams arrive. our vehicles are clearly signwritten for your safety and peace of mind.
we supply all required materials, equipment and we do the full installation and yes we also remove the paving rubble.
we do not make use of sub-contractors. our people are trained to install to the proven 18 step tudor pave installation.
we won't rush your installation but we won't drag it out either. we install properly and effectively.
your ultimate satisfaction with our installation is a top priority for us for now and especially for our future.
"everything went as you said it would. thank you!"
"baie tevrede met beide installasies."
do not miss this opportunity, contact us before it is too late!


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The following fine establishments offer competitive room rates and are Major or Founding Sponsors of The Great Reno Balloon Race. Because of their continued support, the Balloon Race is able to remain a free event.
Please visit the websites below to find the perfect hotel for your trip to Reno.

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please visit the websites below to find the perfect hotel for your trip to reno.


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Call us direct for last minute availability - two bedroom country cottage close to Weston super Mare and the coast. Onsite play area and games room.
Call us direct for last minute availability - 4 award-winning cottages at Hope Farm near Weston super Mare with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Accessible with onsite games room.
Call us direct for last minute availability - 1 of 4 award-winning cottages at Hope Farm near Weston super Mare. Onsite play area, games room and lawned courtyard.
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call us direct for last minute availability - two bedroom country cottage close to weston super mare and the coast. onsite play area and games room.
call us direct for last minute availability - 4 award-winning cottages at hope farm near weston super mare with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. accessible with onsite games room.
call us direct for last minute availability - 1 of 4 award-winning cottages at hope farm near weston super mare. onsite play area, games room and lawned courtyard.
call direct for last minute availability and pricing in this two bedroom cottage near weston super mare, perfect for couples and families with play area and games room.