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What the Fark???

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MadTownSioux said:
Mens Wearhouse fires George Zimmer, the Executive chairman, founder, largest stockholder (3.5%) and spokesperson. Tough day, George.
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If I ever started a company, I would think long and hard before ever sending my company public. At most, I'd probably allow only closely held stock releases and make sure I held a minimum of 40% of the voting stock. Yes, I would sacrifice growth in order to maintain control over the product/company I founded.
 
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Same thing happened to the Carl's Jr. founder in the early 90s, when he got kicked off the board. Six weeks later, he wheeled and dealed his way back into a 'chairman emeritus' role.
 
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FadeToBlack&Gold said:
Prior to the extensive study and definition of FAS in the 70s, this was a lot more common than you would think. Still, would you want the mother of your child to be one of the ones who risks it? I don't think so.
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Yeah, obviously before we knew alot about FAS it was more common. What surprises me is that now they're backtracking a bit from "no alcohol" during pregnancy to "up to 7 drinks per week" is ok. I have always been under the impression that even a small amount of alcohol could have an impact on fetal development.
 
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Here's what my doctor told me when I asked if I could have an NA beer or glass of wine once in awhile: women in Europe drink through their whole pregnancies; you'll be fine.

Let me tell you, that Blue NA was the best tasting "beer" I've ever had.
 
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I always heard the "absolutely no alcohol" bit was a myth, and my wife who last gave birth 9 years ago was not advised as such by our doctor.
 
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Slap Shot said:
I always heard the "absolutely no alcohol" bit was a myth, and my wife who last gave birth 9 years ago was not advised as such by our doctor.
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The key, as always, is moderation. Something that 'Murica has trouble with.
 
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Brenthoven said:
The key, as always, is moderation. Something that 'Murica has trouble with.
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We always hear about how European drinking culture & American drinking culture are inherently different. Personally, I think the youngins drink just as much as their counterparts in both regions.
 
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FadeToBlack&Gold said:
We always hear about how European drinking culture & American drinking culture are inherently different. Personally, I think the youngins drink just as much as their counterparts in both regions.
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I'd like to think so, too. Too lazy to bring up the DWI stats and such, but I think it's much less in Europe than here, due to laws and attitudes about drinking. Heck, even compared to 20 years ago, I think America has gotten better on that.
 
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Brenthoven said:
I'd like to think so, too. Too lazy to bring up the DWI stats and such, but I think it's much less in Europe than here, due to laws and attitudes about drinking. Heck, even compared to 20 years ago, I think America has gotten better on that.
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DWI stats will be skewed - Europe has better and earlier drinking education, and greater public transportation. Don't have to worry about drunk driving when you can easily ride a subway, bus, or train home for much less money than a cab here in America.
 
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FadeToBlack&Gold said:
DWI stats will be skewed - Europe has better and earlier drinking education, and greater public transportation. Don't have to worry about drunk driving when you can easily ride a subway, bus, or train home for much less money than a cab here in America.
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I think that's the main gist of the America/Europe Drinking Debate.
 
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FadeToBlack&Gold said:
DWI stats will be skewed - Europe has better and earlier drinking education, and greater public transportation. Don't have to worry about drunk driving when you can easily ride a subway, bus, or train home for much less money than a cab here in America.
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On both sides of the Pond you must still deal with the missus when you return home inebriated.
 
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This is very wierd. Forest Lake, MN

Kidnapping?

(Watch the car that pulls up to the front of the store)
Or was somebody playing a prank?
Anybody from the Northern Twin Cities know anything else about this?
 
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