History has been made! Paul the Octopus was right! Mani the Parakeet made a BOO BOO and SPAIN WON! When all the dust has settled, I can't help but think "what was Spain's secret to winning this world cup over other hot favourites??" Was it the "flaming red jersey?" "A hot striker?" "A superb goal keeper in the form of Iker Casillas?" or was it simply that word that all of us knew since we were young, but hardly practice because we've been blinded by our own goals?

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Recently, we launched the Professional Chapter for Early Childhood Educators. We hope that this chapter would come together to promote greater networking and professional development opportunities for early childhood educators and to reinforce the labour movement's committment towards providing more value-added and dedicated services for ALL, including the knowledge workers in our labour force. Individual members in the Professional Chapter can look forward to dedicated assistance on workplace issues, career coaching services, support and guidance in professional development needs, and specially-catered membership benefits on top of the existing umbrella of U benefits.

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