Spring is finally here!
Alas, the warm weather is here. I find it hilarious to see youth out at shopping malls and out for walks in mini skirts and tank tops! It's getting warm out there, but I don't think it's that warm! I am planning on getting outside this weekend and getting some fresh air. May go for a bike ride or a hike or something. This weather sure is motivating to get my butt in shape! The winter is always deadly for me because I don't go for walks and I basically just sit around!
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Neteller works with USAO to return funds to US customers
The Neteller Group, the leading global independent online money transfer business announced that they are taking positive steps twoards returning to US customer's funds. Neteller has signed agreements with each of the United States Attorney's Office for New York.
In early February, the Group announced that it had dialogue with the USAO to develop a way to return funds to US customers. An accounting firm will be engaged to assist in this process.
The Group signed an agreement with the USAO on March 20, 2007 outlining the terms and timeline that Neteller will work towards orderly disribution of funds to its US customers. The Group anticipates that within the next 75 days, they will have a plan on how the funds will be distrubuted to US customers. Navigant will be providing a report to the USAO on the financial condition of the Group.
“We continue to be committed to returning funds to our US customers and working with the US Attorney's Office,” said Ron Martin, Group President and CEO. “Progress, while not always visible to the outside observer, has been steady and these agreements mark a milestone in the process.”
US Internet Gambling law could be effected by new EC ruling
On 21st March, The European Commission (EC) took a step further in attempts to remind the gambling restrictions in a number of EU states.
In the spring of 2006, the European Commission initiated infringement proceedings under Article 226 of the Treaty on European Union against seven EU member states following complaints lodged by private gambling companies. In the fall of 2006, the EC sent out letters of formal notice to France, Germany and Austria after a concern that these countries were also implementing protectionist policies.
In the Article 226 of the Treaty on European Union, infringement proceedings are divided into three stages: A letter of formal notice, a reasoned option, and referral to the European Court of Justice (ECJ).
The Commission said that countries who focus on promoting in-country gambling such as government run lotteries and casinos must open their doors to allow other countries, specifically Denmark, Finland and Hungary or the EU will take them to court.
This is a significant issue since the legislation was passed in the United States claiming that Americans are not allowed to gamble online. The US has the strongest rate of online gamblers and it would be silly to not allow them in.
The State House and Senate Committees introduce new bills everyday to help expand gaming ideas. Such ideas include promoting more slot machines in particular states, or promoting more table games where only slots are allowed. Another idea that they have introduced is to open casinos in states where there are none.
So it can be logically deduced that the EU will eventually go after America for the same reasons they are going after Hungary, Denmark, and Finland.
Thus far, no one from the US has complained about this EU ruling.
McDonalds attempts to redefine 'McJob' in the UK
McDonald's, the world's largest fast food company is planning to launch a campaign this spring in the U.K. to change the dictionary houses current reference to the word “McJob”.
The Oxford English Dictionary is known as the gold standard for the English language and defines the noun as “an unstimulating, low-paid job with few prospects, esp. one created by the expansion of the service sector."
Executives at McDonalds say the definition is demeaning to its workers and are asking dictionary editors to either remove the word, or change the definition.
"Dictionaries are supposed to be paragons of accuracy. And in this case, they got it completely wrong," said Walt Riker, a McDonald's spokesman. "It's a complete disservice and incredibly demeaning to a terrific work force and a company that's been a jobs and opportunity machine for 50 years."
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