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 So you're personality is compatable with George Clooney? At least you're going to get some respect (and the opposite sex will swoon over you) or some people flaming you for being too liberal & too fiesty. Better lay off the caffinated stuff. Better yet, keep on it since you tend to be a workaholic but just cut back on the vodka. What famous person suits your persona? brought to you by Quizilla Gotta love those results...I mean, who wouldn't want to be known as a fiesty wise ass? |
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| 12:54pm 02/07/2003 | ||||
Wal-Mart Adds Gays to Workplace Policy By GREG GIUFFRIDA, Associated Press Writer LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the nation's largest private employer, will now include gays and lesbians in its anti-discrimination policy, company officials said Wednesday. Company spokesman Tom Williams said the policy will not affect benefits, which Wal-Mart does not offer to unmarried partners of any orientation, but he said sexual orientation will be added to the company's existing diversity-awareness training programs for employees. Williams said the policy change had been considered for months and is now in effect. It is considered an internal communication and is not being publicly released. "Our continued growth requires us to be one of the more desirable employers around, so we're clearly stating our acceptance for all of our associates," Williams said. "Otherwise, we could lose many talented employees, and we don't want that." The change means nine of the 10 largest Fortune 500 companies now have rules prohibiting discrimination against gay employees, according to the Human Rights Campaign. The one exception is the Exxon Mobil Corp. Wal-Mart's decision was hailed by gay advocacy groups as a sign of changing attitudes in corporate America in the treatment of gay employees. "It's a tremendous step forward, a real symbol of how far we've come in recent years, and especially in the past few days," said Michael Adams, an attorney and spokesman for the Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund, alluding to last week's U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down anti-sodomy laws. "Wal-Mart is a uniquely important company in this country," Adams said. "And they're known as a careful and cautious corporation, which will cause others to take a look at this issue." Williams said the policy change "unfolded by itself" after discussions with employees and groups advocating the inclusion of gays and lesbians in anti-discrimination policies. He said the Supreme Court ruling was not a factor in the decision. "We want all of our associates to feel they are treated with respect and valued, with no exceptions at all," Williams said. The change was first reported by The New York Times in Wednesday editions after a letter was sent to the gay advocacy group Pride Foundation that said Wal-Mart would work to ensure that all of its personnel decisions, including recruitment, hiring, training and promotions, would be protected from discrimination based on sexual orientation. Wal-Mart Stores, based in Bentonville, Ark., is the world's largest retailer, with over 1.1 million domestic employees. |
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| 12:02pm 27/06/2003 | |||
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An Irishman moves to the USA & finally attends his first baseball game. The first batter approached the batters' box, took a few swings and then hits a double. Everyone was on their feet screaming "Run, Run". The next batter hits a single & the Irishman listened as the crowd again cheered "RUN, RUN"!! The Irishman enjoyed the game & began screaming with the fans. The fifth batter came up and four balls went by. The umpire called "walk" and the batter started his slow trot to first base. The Irishman stood up and screamed, "R-R-Run ye lazy bastard, run!" The people around him began laughing. Embarrassed, the Irishman sat back down. A friendly fan noted the man's embarrassment, leaned over and explained "He can't run -- he's got four balls." The Irishman stood up and screamed, "Walk with pride, lad." |
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| 07:18pm 22/06/2003 | |||
 You're Gumby! Which 80's cartoon character are you? brought to you by Quizilla |
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| 03:29am 06/06/2003 | |||
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I only say this because this journal will primarly be friends only. I get harrassed too much for my thoughts on things already (I already had to change my user name once before), so you won't be hearing much now. But let me tell you this: I refuse to be anyone's doormat, so if you don't like what I write then do not read. Don't harass me because I will not listen. I will simply warn you once but if you keep your shit up, I will not be afraid to find out who the fuck you are and then report you to your ISP. I do not take kindly to people who's sole purpose is to make others freedom to write what they feel a privilage. It is a right of every person in this country and the way I see it is that if you do not threaten anyone (read: posting an entry saying "I'm going to deck out so and so"), you should be able to express yourself. Got it? |
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