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Why wait? Make the most of the opportunities a new tax year brings.
Like most things in life, it is better to act sooner, rather than later. That includes taking early advantage of the tax-planning and investment opportunities presented by a new tax year.
A note from our Executive Director, he discusses the key tax considerations for the new tax year.
The annual ISA allowance of £20,000 is unchanged for this tax year, but still presents a generous and flexible opportunity to create tax-efficient capital and income for the future. But it needs to be invested wisely to give you the chance to make the most of the long-term tax benefits on offer.
Other than a small increase in the lifetime allowance to £1,055,000, the government resisted further pension changes in April. However, documents published in March confirmed that a review of pension tax relief is still very much in the government's sights. So, it's sensible to make full use of the current reliefs while they are still available.
April saw an increase in the personal allowance – the amount that you can earn before you start paying Income Tax – which has risen from £11,850 to £12,500.
The higher rate threshold – the point at which you start to pay 40% Income Tax – has increased from £46,350 to £50,000. The additional rate tax band of £150,000 remains unchanged. If you live in Scotland, there are a different set of changes, which can be found on HMRC's website.
The Dividend Allowance remains at £2,000. That means you won't pay tax on income generated from a share portfolio of around £57,000 held outside of an ISA or pension wrapper, based on a yield of 3.5%. The increased Income Tax thresholds mean that you can take more in dividends before paying the higher dividend tax rate.
The annual Capital Gains Tax allowance is often overlooked – but has risen from £11,700 to £12,000. This provides a valuable opportunity for individuals to transfer assets into more tax-efficient solutions.
An increase in the residence nil-rate band to £150,000, combined with the standard Inheritance Tax allowance of £325,000, means you can now pass on as much as £475,000 to direct descendants tax-free. For married couples and civil partners that figure is £950,000.
The rules around Inheritance Tax and the other allowances mentioned can be complicated, so it's important to take financial advice from a professional who can review your individual circumstances and ensure you are making best use of the tax-saving opportunities available.
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PRE-ORDER : order it now and receive it before the official release date (10/14/2013).
Orange vinyl + MP3 download card including bonus tracks. Special sleeve design
In October this year, Chokebore will celebrate their 20th anniversary by re-releasing their first two albums Motionless and Anything Near Water on vinyl... And in November, the band will take their old school songs on the road for a European tour!
Originally released by Amphetamine Reptile Records in 1993 and 1995 respectively, and now long out of print in vinyl format, the two records will be reissued by the French label Vicious Circle, which has been Chokebore's new home since the release of the Falls Best EP in 2011.
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Pain is an overall condition of sensory discomfort owing to some tissue damage. It could be classified as acute pain and chronic. Pain has always been one of the major reasons for patients seeking medical help. Every year about half a million people succumb to death owing to chronic pain. Certain analgesics are used as primary pain relievers in which they decrease the sodium and potassium levels in the neurons thus reducing the transmit of pain. Most common methods of pharmaceuticals treatment are administration of local anesthetics and anticonvulsants.
Several methods like electrotherapy devices, physiotherapy, ultrasound, water therapy devices, topical analgesics, pressure preventers and ED equipment come under the pain management devices segment. The current dominant segment in this market is the well stabilized pharmaceuticals sector. Whereas the pain management drugs devices are still in the introduction stage. The major reasons for this dominion of pharmaceutical drugs are its convenience and relatively competent pricing.
With growing preference to painless treatment owing to the changing lifestyles, pain management market has gained the status of potential growth in the future. Growing number of chronic diseased like cancer and various forms of lingering injuries, the market of pain management will see high growth. Also with the advent of neurotechnology, the pain management drugs and devices market had experienced huge extent of transformation.
Usage of opioids may result into habitual intake and also and also increase the risk of misuse; thus medical industry today, is searching for newer measures of pain management which are safe and non – addictive.However pricing, convenience and awareness amongst the people are the major holdbacks of this market.
Some of the key players in the global pain management drugs and devices market are Amgen, Novartis, Abbott, Roche, Pfizer, Wyeth, Johnson & Johnson, and Astellas.
This research report analyzes this market depending on its market segments, major geographies, and current market trends. Geographies analyzed under this research report include
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Corporate finance post-Brexit
Financial policies for a lower growth,
more uncertain environment
Is the new normal a low growth environment marked by high uncertainty? Investors clearly appear to think so: while markets reacted strongly the day after the Brexit referendum, they quickly regained normalcy and most of the change was reversed.
As firms awaken to the reality of a potential Brexit, they may face a double blow of lower growth and greater uncertainty. In such times, we encourage firms to use everything available in their toolkit to limit the destruction of, and potentially even create, shareholder value. Firms may need to adjust their financial policies not only to capitalize on market dislocations but also to create enduring value.
Download a copy of our latest report, Corporate finance post-Brexit.
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Classic Solid Color Midnight 8" x 8" Cement Tile
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Cement Tile Product Details
- Handmade plain cement tile with an unpolished (raw) finish.
- Expect color variation in this tile and is inherent for a handmade tile.
- Seal with a penetrating sealer
- Dimensions: 8" x 8" x 5/8"
- Weight: 3.0 lbs. per tile
- Coverage: 2.3 tiles per sq. ft.
- Order in full-box (x10) quantities ONLY. 4.3 sq. ft. per box.
- Minimum order: 100 sq. ft. (23 boxes or 230 tiles).
- A 30% surcharge added to orders 50-100 sq. ft.
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The Mouthpiece Ordnance, Sellmansberger and Parker lines are all designed with the same rim-cup junction, so that all of our rims will fit all of our cups.
This rim is an extra deep version of the standard sized rim. It is 3 mm deeper at the cup junction.
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Hy guys.
At first sorry for my bad English. Iàm from Austria
There is a question , and never in Austria know it.
I have a JBL TI5000 and Iàm very loved in this speaker. So in the 80ties I buy a JBL 4412 Studio Monitor, a very good Speaker to, but after about 15 Years I have a problem with the Low frequency trancduser. I don`t know the korrekt word in English, but the Sikken, on this Speaker was damaged.
So my Question, is enyone in this Forum who has a TI 5000, and has the same Problem than I with the Low frequency dryver of my 4412?
The dryver of my TI 5000 is at the momment good in condition. But my TI 5000 is now 13 Years Old, and I like to hear the speakers about the next 10 Years. All older Monitors from JBL have with about 15 Years this problem so i know.
Has the TI 5000 this Problem to?
The low frequency dryver in the TI 5000 means LE120H.It`s about the same Driver than in the L 90.
Can anyone help me with my Question Please?
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Is there anything that breaks down if you use snapshot replication and then use SRDF for disaster recovery (DR) on the snapshot publisher?
Specifically I am asking is: On the DR system, would the DR snapshot agent understand all the tags added by the original snapshot agent? Is there any information on how to reconfigure the agent?


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From Spanish Lessons to Cooking Classes, Learn Something New with HostelBookers in 2013
22 Nov, 2012, 19:56 GMT
LONDON, November 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Book a trip this winter with HostelBookers and you can use your travel time for higher learning as well. From Salsa lessons in Columbia to cooking classes in Morocco, there's sure to be a few new skills you can take home from one of the over 20,000 accommodations in HostelBookers global collection.
Located in Medellin, Columbia in the upscale neighborhood of Laureles and winner of the 2012 HostelBookers Award for *Best Newcomer*, Wandering Paisa Backpackers offers free Salsa lessons to guests and locals alike with teacher, Ana Christina, a Medellin local who has been dancing professionally for the past few years. Classes are filled with beginners, so don't be afraid if this is your first time. After class, join the group at one of the many local Salsa bars to dance to some of the best live Salsa in Medellin. Rates are per person and start at £7,59 for a shared room and £19 for a deluxe single.
Tango, Spanish and Yoga, Ole!
Perhaps you've always wanted to brush up on the Spanish you learned in High School or take tango lessons in Argentina? Then a stay with Ostinatto Hostel, Buenos Aires is in order. Located in a completely renovated 1920's historic building, Ostinatto combines old world charm with updated amenities. The hostel offers three free yoga lessons a week, a free one hour tango lesson on Mondays and one hour of free Spanish lessons, so guests can immerse themselves in the sexy Argentinian culture. Rates are per person and start at £9.17 for a shared room and £28.81 for a superior en-suite double.
Traditional Cooking Classes
Dar Sohane, a centuries-old guest house in Marrakesh fully restored and furnished with respect to its Moroccan tradition pays homage to the country's cuisine. Composed of four suites and a Moroccan living room, this authentic Riad is located in the heart of Marrakech's Medina near the Jamaa El Fna Square. Traditional Moroccan cuisine is served daily at the Riad Dar Sohane and guests can take cooking courses with the chef or relax on the terrace with views of the Koutoubia Mosque. Rates are per person and start at £14,49 for a double room and £12 per person in a room for four.
With overall 95% rating, Sweden's City Backpackers Hostel is one of the best properties on all of HostelBookers. Perfectly situated in downtown Stockholm, the staff will happily take guests on free tours of the area - including the wintertime Viking Sauna Tour. Book your stay here and you'll also enjoy a cozy on-site breakfast café where guests can take weekly free Swedish cooking classes. Located just two blocks away is Drottninggatan, the major shopping street in Stockholm. You'll also find food markets and free exhibitions nearby too as well as a huge beer garden just next door. Rates are per person and start at £9.17 for a shared room and £28.81 for a twin room.
Greek Yoga
The Caveland, located on the Greek island of Santorini is nested in an old 18th century winery within the picturesque, traditional village of Karterados. For those curious yoga practitioners looking for a uniquely relaxing vacation, you've come to the right place. At Caveland, yoga classes are offered every morning at 8:30am and three times a week at 7pm for only xx a class. For the more serious yogis with a little more time and money to spend, there are weekly and monthly yoga teacher training courses. Rates are per person and start at £12 for a shared room and £16,07 per person in a room for two.
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Interesting facts about Mumbai
Fall in love with the busy streets and frenetic energy of big, bold Mumbai. Its architecture ranges from simple to the most intricate in the world. This city of contradictions is home to one of Asia's largest slums and the largest tropical forest in an urban area. Book your flights with Cathay Pacific to Mumbai and enjoy in-flight entertainment and impeccable service, ensuring you a smooth and easy journey.
Things to do in Mumbai
Stroll Mumbai to experience its architecture. Visit the Gateway of India, located at the waterfront. From here, take a boat to Elephanta Caves, a nearly island home to special Hindu and Buddhist caves. The city's Girgaum Chowpatty beach offers local colour and panoramic views across the city.
Travel tips in Mumbai
The traffic in Mumbai is notoriously crowded all day, so do like the locals and enjoy the ride. Most people take an auto-rickshaw, known as a tuk tuk, to quickly navigate the busy streets. Taxis are abundant, too. For a more affordable option, take the city's extensive bus and suburban trains. Fly to Mumbai via Hong Kong with Cathay Pacific from more than 190 destinations worldwide.


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While Sunday may be the official day to honor our fathers, why not celebrate all weekend? The Hamptons and the North Fork are always loaded with good times, good food, good culture, and even a little adventure in the summer months, so take dad along for the ride. There's no time to bond like the present.
To find more great ideas and activities, visit our online events Calendar.
Friday, June 14
Experience the North Fork Tasting Room and Live Music
3225 Sound Avenue, Riverhead
6-10 p.m.
This unique restaurant and bar adjacent to the Northside Lobster Roll is housed in the 100-years-old but restored Zdunko barn. Its rustic atmosphere will make Dad feel at home, while he enjoys a hand-picked selection of East End wines and a few choice microbrews. Sample an assortment of culinary offerings, including flatbreads, gourmet appetizers and tapas menu. Check out Walter Finley on Friday night to start the weekend on the right note. If not Friday, on Saturday and Sunday, from 3-7 p.m., Ahmad Ali and Steve Fredericks entertain, respectively. Friday Happy Hour from 4-7 p.m. and local sparkling wine specials on Sunday from 12-8 p.m. add even more cheer. Visit northforktastingroom.com.
"Strawberry Fields" – Ultimate Beatles Tribute
Suffolk Theater
118 East Main Street, Riverhead
8 p.m.
Stars from the Broadway show, "Beatlemania" perform in this tribute to the Fab Four and what dad out there doesn't love The Beatles? Come hear your favorite tunes and start Father's Day weekend with a nostalgic trip back to the 1960s. Tickets cost $35, $40 at door. Visit suffolktheater.com for more information.
Saturday, June 15
Hamptons Collegiate Baseball League
Mashashimuet Park, Sag Harbor (among other spots)
11 a.m.
No one should go through life without enjoying a baseball game with their father, and now you can do it right here on the East End. The Hamptons Collegiate Baseball League (HCBL) has started its summer season and the action is heating up! Local teams with top college players, including the Center Moriches Battlecats, North Fork Ospreys, Riverhead Tomcats, Sag Harbor Whalers, Shelter Island Bucks, Southampton Breakers and Westhampton Aviators, battle it out every week on fields around the region.
The first-place Whalers are hosting the Bucks in Sag Harbor at 11 a.m. on Saturday, and again on Sunday at 2 p.m. so families can barbecue after the game. Visit hamptonsbaseball.org for a full schedule, team info, rosters, stats, standings and more.
Visit a Hamptons Farmers Market
Sample the fresh and newly-picked fruits and vegetables from the East End farms, as well as some surprising homemade and artisanal treats, and find that perfect Father's Day girft or enhance Sunday's meal. These delicacies will give dads an opportunity to grill, chop or test their culinary skills for the entire family. What better way to a man's heart than through his stomach? Click here for a complete list of local farmers markets.
Brunch and Evening Music
Southampton Publick House
40 Bowden Square, Southampton
12 -3 p.m., 9:30 p.m.
All dads love beer and brunch, and Publick House has both in spades. This microbrewery and pub is serving its brunch menu all weekend so you don't have to wait for Sunday. Taste their specialty brews to get the real flavor of the Hamptons this summer. If you can't get there for brunch, try an evening out with music by DJ Brian Evans in the Taproom. One way or the other, Southampton Publick House is a great Father's Day weekend destination. Visit their website at publick.com.
Live Jazz with Ottmar Liebert & Luna Negra
Westhampton Beach Performing Art Center (WHBPAC)
76 Main Street, Westhampton Beach
8 p.m.
WHBPAC is showcasing renowned German-born, flamenco and smooth jazz guitarist Ottmar Leibert, known for his Latin-influenced music, strumming with his band Luna Negra. This Grammy-nominated, platinum-selling guitarist's nimble, articulate finger-work makes him one of the world's most popular flamenco instrumentalists today. His haunting guitar style mixes elements of Rhumba, jazz, bossa nova and new age music, creating a soulful and exotic sound that has to be experienced live. Tickets: $35, $45, $55. Check out whbpac.org for details.
SoFo "Rocks"– 24th Annual Summer Fundraising Party
South Fork Natural History Museum
377 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton
6:30-9:30 p.m.
Attend a benefit honoring Susan Rockefeller, "Mermaid Extraordinaire" and a star in her own right as a philanthropist, author of Green Works, documentary filmmaker and jewelry designer. Supermodel Christie Brinkley, last year's honoree, will be the honorary Mermaid this year, which should make dad happy. The evening begins with a museum tour, followed by a bang-up party in a lounge-like, 5,000-square-foot tent. Enjoy dancing to music spun by the DJ "Phresh" and catering from celebrity chef Peter Ambrose, with an open bar provided by Amagansett & Wainscott Wine & Spirits and Wolffer Estate Vineyards. Tickets begin at $ 250, with a lower ticket being offered at $ 125 for those 30 and under. Check out SoFo's website at sofo.org to learn more about the organization. For reservations, contact Linda B. Shapiro at 631-725-2023 or [email protected].
Sunday, June 16
Charter a Fishing Boat
Montauk, Hampton Bays, Greenport
5 a.m.
How about a day out sport fishing with dad? Whether you hit Shinnecock Inlet out of Hampton Bays, catch a boat off "The End" or ride out of Greenport on the North Fork, there's plenty to catch in our East End waters. Local captains, on private charters and party boats, will find a wide variety of fish inshore and offshore, including tuna, marlin, bass, shark and fluke.
A trip on Montauk's Alyssa Ann (alyssaannsportfishing.com) or the Hampton Lady (thehamptonlady.com) in Shinnecock, among many others, would be a great bonding experience with dad. Time together, fresh air and lots of seawater and fish . . . what better way to spend Father's Day? A quick Google search on "East End fishing charters" should reveal all sorts of exciting options.
Play a Round of Golf
Hamptons, Riverhead, North Fork
All day
Grab your clubs and head for your favorite course with dad. The East End is home to some of the finest golf in the Northeast, so enjoy nine or 18 holes with the man who raised you. If you're lucky enough to belong to a private club—like Maidstone, The Bridge or Sebonack—by all means go there. If not, find a great public course, like the Montauk Downs (nysparks.com/golf-courses)—which is considered to be the Island's second best course after Bethpage Black—or Indian Island (indianislandcountryclub.com) in Riverhead, depending on where you start the day. Click here for a complete list of public courses on the East End!
Toast Father's Day at Navy Beach
16 Navy Road, Montauk
12 p.m.
A great East End Father's Day deserves a toast to our beloved dads. A complimentary bloody mary or Budweiser beer is offered with lunch at this popular waterfront restaurant. The relaxing and delightful views at Navy Beach can be enjoyed seven days for lunch and dinner, beginning at noon. Visit navybeach.com for more.
Lend Me a Tenor at Bay Street Theatre
1 Bay Street, Sag Harbor
7 p.m.
End the weekend with a hilarious show in Sag Harbor. Nothing like a little humor to wind down before dad's workweek begins. And this comedy, originally produced by Andrew Lloyd Webber on Broadway in 1989, won nine Tony Award nominations. As a Broadway revival it opened in 2010 and was nominated for Olivier Award as Comedy of the Year. Bay Street is sure to do it justice, so go have a few laughs and finish the weekend right. Visit baystreet.org for tickets.


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Gaming news is slowing down a touch as we get ready for Thanksgiving next week, the day where we host our families and see if Granny really will like our Kinects, Moves, and latest Wii games. This week we took a look at the issue of gaming as a business from the point of view of a successful indie developer, we explored the possibility of Diablo 3 on consoles, and reviewed Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit.
Also: the 360 is the best-selling console in the US this year? Good news for Microsoft, bad news for Nintendo.
Hacked Kinect used to manipulate images, more to come: The Kinect is a flexible, powerful piece of equipment, and that makes it an attractive target for those wishing to code their own programs to take advantage of what it can do. Ars speaks with Florian Echtler about his PC-based image manipulation program, and what's next in Kinect hacking.
Risk aversion, funding mistakes block gaming masterpieces: Ars talks with 2D Boy cofounder Ron Carmel about why a well-funded, mid-size game development studio is the key to unlocking the first true gaming masterpiece.
A console Diablo 3? Blizzard hiring talent, looking at possibility: Some job postings show that Blizzard is in fact looking into bringing Diablo III to consoles. But will we ever get to play it? The history of Blizzard's thoughts on bringing the game to consoles.
Super Meat Boy devs: why sale came first: The two men behind Super Meat Boy explain why the game was released on sale, and why they asked the press to spread the word of the price increase so no one "feels screwed." Welcome to the world of a very unlikely indie hit.
Big-head mode returns in Wii Goldeneye 007, college days relived: A number of cheat codes for the Wii re-make of Goldeneye have been revealed, including one that revives the classic big head mode.
Activision may close Bizarre after giving it too little love: Bizarre Creations didn't make enough money for Activision Blizzard, and is now facing a 90-day consultancy period... a legal requirement in the UK before widespread layoffs go down. The problem came from poor timing and promotion on a number of games, painting the picture of a studio that may have been set up to fail.
Crazy Taxi on PSN, XBLA: when the music stops and stores close: Crazy Taxi was known for its feel and mood more than the specifics of gameplay, and the loss of the game's original soundtrack and licensed stores hampers the nostalgia of an interesting game.
Xbox 360 set to be 2010's best-selling console in the US: While the Nintendo DS was the best-selling hardware in the US in October, Microsoft looks like it will win the year with the Xbox 360. The top four games in the software charts were also on Microsoft's platform. Oh, and the Kinect was a hit. It's a good time to be green.
The $99 gaming PC: the OnLive microconsole in pictures: The Onlive microconsole is in our hands, promising high-level PC gaming in a $100 box. The games are played on more powerful hardware, and then streamed to your television through the box. Here is our first look at the hardware, with a full review of the service coming very soon.
Burnout gets heavy: Ars reviews Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit: Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit takes the developers of the Burnout series and asks them to make a racing game that feels more like cops and robbers. That's not a bad thing at all.