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support his brother. Alfred became a schoolmaster in Leicester, a market town in the English midlands. In the town library he read Humboldt's story of his South American journey and met a fellow naturalist, Henry Bates. The two became friends and, like Humboldt and Bonpland half a century earlier, began looking for expeditions. They settled on a journey up the Amazon. Amazonian nature was unexplored, and they could finance the trip by selling the specimens they bagged to museums and collectors in London. The two left England in April 1848.
Wallace and Bates did make epic journeys in South America, but separately. No one knows why, but they parted company a few months after reaching Brazil. Wallace spent the next 4 years (Bates stayed for 11) traveling throughout Amazonia, going farther upriver than any previous naturalist, living with native tribes, and, with gun and collecting jar always at the ready, snaffling every species that crossed his path. He sent back regular shipments of beetles, butterflies, birds, alligators, monkeys, plants, and fish, to be sold by his London-based agent.
The trip, however, ended in a series of disasters. Alfred's younger brother Herbert, who had come to Brazil in 1849 to join Alfred and pursue his own career as a collector, died of yellow fever in June 1851. Alfred suffered recurrent bouts of fever, some so bad he feared they would kill him (he would carry malaria for the rest of his life). And three weeks into the voyage home, after leaving Brazil in July 1852, his ship, the Helen, caught fire and sank. Wallace and the crew spent 10 days in a small boat, eking out what little food and water they had, before a passing ship came to the rescue. Alfred had lost his journals, his drawings, a small menagerie of live animals, a commercial collection that he estimated to be worth £500, and his personal collection, containing "hundreds of new and beautiful species, which would have rendered my cabinet … one of the finest in Europe." All that survived was one parrot that had made it off the burning ship.
Wallace had hoped to return to London with a collection that would secure his financial future and make his scientific name. As it was, he could only be grateful that his agent had insured the lost specimens. There was nothing to be done except set off for the tropics again. Eighteen months later, in January 1854, he went east. Wallace spent the

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Document Type Doctoral Thesis Author De Klerk, Hester Magdalena email@example.com URN etd-10212011-084716 Document Title Young South African children's recognition of emotions as depicted by Picture Communication Symbols Degree PhD Department Augmentative and Alternative Communication Supervisor
Advisor Name Title Dr S Dada Committee Co-Chair Prof E Alant Supervisor Keywords
- preferred symbols
- expected symbols
- Picture Communication Symbols (PCS)
- graphic symbols
- emotion situation knowledge
- basic emotions
- emotion knowledge
- emotions
- unexpected symbols
Date 2011-09-08 Availability unrestricted AbstractExperiencing and expressing emotions is an essential part of psychological well-being. It is for this reason that most graphic symbol sets used in the field of AAC include an array of symbols depicting emotions. However, to date, very limited research has been done on children's ability to recognise and use these symbols to express feelings within different cultural contexts.
The purpose of the current study was to describe and compare Afrikaans and Sepedi speaking grade R children's choice of graphic symbols when depicting four basic emotions, i.e. happy; sad; afraid; and angry. After ninety participants (44 Afrikaans and 46 Sepedi speaking) passed a pre-assessment task, they were exposed 24 emotions vignettes. Participants had to indicate the intensity the protagonist in the story would experience. The next step was for the participants to choose a graphic symbol from a 16 matrix overlay which they thought best represented the symbol and intensity.
The results indicated a significant difference at a 1% level between the two groups' selection of expected symbols to represent emotions. Afrikaans speaking participants more often chose expected symbols than Sepedi speaking participants to represent different basic emotions. Sepedi speaking participants made use of a larger variety of symbols to represent the emotions. Participants from both language groups most frequently selected expected symbols to represent happy followed by those for angry and afraid with expected symbols for sad selected least frequently.
Except for a significant difference at the 1% level for happy no significant differences were present between the intensities selected by the different language groups for the other three basic emotions. No significant differences between the two gender groups' choices of expected symbols to represent emotions or between the intensities selected by the different gender groups were observed.
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When dirt infiltrates carpet fibers and begins its devious task of discoloration, the techs at D&S Professional Carpet Cleaning intervene by cleaning carpets and shielding them against future stains with Scotchgard treatments. Led by a certified textiles expert, the team skillfully dyes bleach stains on carpets, stretches them to remove bumps, and cleanses upholstery on couches and chairs. After they've gone, rooms noticeably lack pet odors, tiles sparkle, and houses damaged by fire and water feel more like the indoor theme parks you meant them to be.
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We talk a lot about e-commerce in terms of web design and the best ways to get customers to find and purchase a particular item. What's not mentioned is how this all comes to be. Before you even think about the layout you want to use, you should ask what tool is best for you. It's a difficult thing to ask, but every e-commerce site is different and you want to make sure what you're using is going to be the proper fit.
I got the idea for this post when I noticed that the shopping section on the restaurant, Serendipity's, website, links to their Amazon storefront. Now, as a restaurant, I think this works fine for the small amount of merchandise items they're trying to sell. Though I began to wonder how many other small merchants were using Amazon for their e-commerce.
Aside from seller accounts, Amazon offers Webstore, which is an e-commerce tool that can be integrated into your website design. It's like Amazon in disguise. Of course Amazon ensures their logo turns up somewhere, but for the most part, the customer can go through the process without knowing they're using Amazon.
It's a cool feature for what I personally think is best for smaller e-commerce sites like MTV. Similar to Serendipity, MTV is only selling merchandise. Conversely, MTV has a bigger budget and can afford to fully integrate Amazon's services into their shopping cart.
If you fit the bill, Webstore may be a great option for you, otherwise I believe a larger e-commerce site is better off using a solution like X-Cart as it allows for more control. When it comes to finding the right e-commerce software, I do believe size matters. If you don't mind being limited in options a bit, Webstore may be a viable option.


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Well, behind the scrim of the apocalypse theater, as the world's financial markets crumble and there is sword-rattling from Tulsa to Tel Aviv to Tehran, you may have missed this significant "little" development being reported over at phys.org:
World's first chimeric monkeys are born
Please note what has prevented the genetic engineering of such chimerical primates previously:
"Mitalipov says it appears that primate embryos prevent cultured embryonic stem cells from becoming integrated as they do in mice. Their study also suggests that cultured primate and human embryonic stem cells, some of which have been maintained in lab dishes for as long as two decades, may not be as potent as those found inside a living embryo."
In other words, a means has been found that had hitherto prevented the engineering of such chimeras within primates. The clue to the new technique is outlined in the article itself:
"The chimeric monkeys were born after the researchers essentially glued cells from separate rhesus monkey embryos together and successfully implanted these mixed embryos into mothers. The key was mixing cells from very early stage embryos when each individual embryonic cell is totipotent, capable of giving rise to a whole animal as well as the placenta and other life-sustaining tissues. (This is in contrast to pluripotent stem cells, which can differentiate into any tissue type in the body, but not extra-embryonic tissues or entire organisms.)"
The potential is now obvious, for homo sapiens sapiens is, of course, a primate, and the potential is now wide open for similar techniques to be applied to more advanced primates, as we have blogged hereon this site previously: we can imagine human chimpanzee chimeras, "humanzees" for example. In any case, Malitipov indicates and implicates human experimentation is just around the corner:
"'We cannot model everything in the mouse,' Mitalipov continued. 'If we want to move stem cell therapies from the lab to clinics and from the mouse to humans, we need to understand what these primate cells can and can't do. We need to study them in humans, including human embryos.' He emphasized, however, that there is no practical use or intention for anyone to produce human chimeras."
But this is, to my mind, more than just a bit disingenuous, for if such studies are to be done in human embryos, it stands to reason that similar chimerical engineering techniques would have to be applied, and thus, inevitably, science will wonder and inquire about the long term effects of its engineering, and hence, such chimerical creations will have to be allowoed to grow and mature. And with this will inevitably come the debate on whether such a creature is "human" or not in the sense of its civil rights. Already we see where the trend is going by the adoption of morally neutral sounding "scientific" tems: "embryo," "foetus," and so on. So I want to go on record here and now, that in my opinion, clones, chimeras and so on, should be accorded such protections and rights, and should not be considered the mere "property" of whatever corporation or laboratory as concocts them. Down that path, as I outlined in Genes, Giants, Monsters, and Men, lies a trap.
But let there be no mistake, for the issue will become one of "drawing the line." Should such rights and protections be accorded to a chimera with, say, only 1% or less of human DNA? What about a chimera with, say, 98% human DNA and only 2% rhesus and other creatures? Is the question reducible to such statistical and percentage point materialism at all? Rest assured, the ethical issues are not going to go away, but only grow more and more intense.


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Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson making the comment that first impressions are lasting impressions of Gary must be talking about Martians because if you don't already have an impression of Gary, you must have come from there.
Looks like Gary is jealous of Chicago and wants to start with its own shootings. What I'd like to know is, can't anybody settle an argument these days without shooting one another in Gary and Chicago? It's called communication, not killing.
All principals in the Gary schools should use the same procedure as the Roosevelt principal for improving student behavior.
The new Vale Park Road/Indiana 49 roundabout is designed to prevent anyone from ever leaving Valparaiso.
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This step by step diy article is how to build a park bench. In this project we show you the basic carpentry techniques required, along with the materials and tools needed to get the job done as a professional. A park bench without a back support is a simple project that can be done by any amateur handyman, but it would enhance the look of your garden. It is essential to use materials designed for outdoor use, such as cedar, redwood or pressure-treated. In addition, fill the head of the bolts with wood putty, or install metal caps, in case you want to disassemble the bench.
In order to build a park bench, you need the following:
- 2×4 lumber – Legs
- 2×4 lumber – Crosspieces
- 2×4 lumber – Stretcher
- 2×2 lumber – Slats
- 2×3 lumber – Trim
- carriage bolts, 3" screws, decking screws
- safety gloves, glasses
- miter saw, jig saw
- chalk line, tape measure, spirit level, carpentry pencil
- drill machinery and drill bits
- router and 1/4 bit
- Smooth the edges of the wooden boards, with a router
- Pre-drill holes in the wooden components, before driving in the screws
- Countersink the head of the screws
- Align the components before locking them into place
- Don't use lumber that is likely to crack or shrink
- Don't over-tighten the screws to prevent the wood from splitting
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After you buy the lumber (redwood, cedar or pressure-treated), you should cut the components, using the information you can see in the image. Use a miter saw with a sharp blade, otherwise the cut edges might not look professional. Nevertheless, before assembling the components together, you should smooth the edges with a sander.
Smart tip: You should remember that you could adjust the size of the park bench, according to your needs, while using the same carpentry techniques and material. In addition, you could also add a back support, to make it more comfortable.
How to Build a Park Bench
First of all, you have to attach the crosspieces to the wooden legs, as you can see in the image. Leave 1 1/2" between the wooden posts, as to be able to install the 2×4 stretcher later on. In addition, you should work on a horizontal surface and you have to plumb the supports, before inserting the carriage screws.
Drill several pilot holes in the lumber, using a drill machinery, to prevent the wood from splitting.
Continue the woodworking project by setting the stretcher into place. Cut the component from 2×4 lumber and lock into place with 3" screws. In order to get the job done as a professional, we recommend you to pre-drill the lumber and to insert the screws at angle.
Don't forget that you have to plumb the legs of the park bench before locking the components together with nails / screws.
Afterwards, you should place the 2×2 slats over the supports and to align them at both ends. Drill several pilot holes tough the boards and drive in galvanized decking screws.
In order to obtain a professional result, you should place the slats equally spaced, leaving about 1/4" between them. Sand the edges of the wooden boards before attaching them into place, by using a sander or a router.
One of the last steps of the project is to install the trims, in order to hide the ends of the slats. You could use 2×3 or 1×4 lumber, therefore you should choose the option that best fits your needs and tastes.
Smart tip: Drive in several finishing nails trough the trims in the slats, in order to get a neat appearance. Fill the heads of the nails with a good wood putty and sand the surface thoroughly.
Fill the gaps with wood putty and leave it to harden for several hours. Afterwards, sand the wooden surface with a sander along the wood grain and remove the dust and the residues with a clean cloth. Make sure you buy varnish resistant to water and ultraviolet rays, otherwise you would have to paint the bench every year.
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'Awesome/Not Awesome' with Luke Burbank: Hologram Tupac now on tour?
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A holographic image of Tupac Shakur is seen performing during day 3 of the 2012 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field in Indio, California.
Luke Burbank, host of the podcast "Too Beautiful to Live," brings us his weekly wrap-up of the week's awesome and not awesome news.
A hologram version of the late artist Tupac Shakur appeared during Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg's performance at Coachella, and might be going on tour across the country.
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The College of Arts and Sciences at Ferris State University is hosting its Academic Services Learning Informational Lunch on Monday, Sept. 12.
This event will be held in the Arts and Science Commons Room 2082 at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Services Learning Informational lunch is free to all. Its purpose is to provide students with valuable information about Academic Services Learning and explain how it can help with funds for classroom projects.
Students are welcomed to stop by anytime during the timeframe of the informational lunch.
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In a recent article for the Huffington Post, Buzz Aldrin – moonwalker and former astronaut with the best name – made the case that America needs better rockets. In fact the headline of his article is "Why We Need Better Rockets." He's right, of course. We do need better rockets for the simple reason that rockets are totes awesome. But there's lots of things that we need to be better. So many things that I felt compelled to put together a partial list.
• Toasted sandwich bread. This is at the top of the list because it's the most critical. There's got to be a way to toast sandwich bread so that it's both toasty and doesn't cut up the roof of my mouth. Quiznos, get on this STAT.
• Sneakers that give good support to my feet and ankles but don't look douchey: I find that cool, understated sneakers look good but don't do much for my flat feet or bunions. Sneakers that are good for my feet look terrible. How do we resolve this, America?
• Poison ivy that gives you an orgasm when you scratch it. This one's really important because I get poison ivy all the time and whenever I scratch it, it feels really, really good for a second or two but then it just starts to bleed and hurt. I think we need a new breed for people like me who are highly susceptible to poison ivy and also like to cum.
• Flying bicycles. With all the talk about jetpacks and flying cars, nobody ever mentions flying bicycles, which would be so much better because they would encourage exercise and would revitalize the X Games, which for my money, have gotten a little stale.
• Stilts that make farting noises. I don't know why these aren't already on the market. We obviously have great stilt and fart sound technology. It seems like all it would take is a go-getter to put the two together. Years ago, on "The State," we did a sketch about sneakers that make piggy sounds. This is taking that same idea and elevating it to a whole new, better concept.
• New endings for sports movies. We need to put all of our national resources towards this one. We need to somehow figure out a way to create satisfying, emotionally uplifting endings to sports movies that don't involve our team falling behind and then pulling out a miraculous win at the end. Maybe something involving volcanoes. I don't know, but this one has reached Defcon 1.
• Email that knows how I am feeling about myself that day and responds to my bad moods by sending me messages telling me that I look really good and anybody would be lucky to have me for a friend and by the way, here's a check for a hundred dollars which I can either use right then or save for when I want a new pair of jeans. I don't know how we would fund such a program, but it seems like people would really dig it. Only drawback: people might try to purposely get into bad moods just to get the checks. This would be an abuse of the program. Let's start thinking about safeguards.
• "Extra fiber" Doritos. Fiber is the new organic. Put extra fiber in everything, but let's start with Doritos because they're so good. Slogan could be "explosive taste."
These are just a few ideas. I have many, many more. Yes, we need better rockets but they are just the icing on the cake. If we applied the same ingenuity to improving everyday products like the ones I just mentioned, America would be the greatest country on earth. Right now we're second, after Japan, because they have better cellphones and manga porn.


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thats when i go! which gives me a great amount of time to complete another necessary goal on my list, get my freakin passport!!! at that time, my son will be 1 1/2, so he can walk! yay! and my mom wants to come -super cool. so, finally! OMG! i can't wait!!!
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but they aren't good. they want me to go in 2009! everyone i spoke to said that it was always like a 5 or 6 year wait before they'd get people on their pilgrimages. i guess it's because lots of people are dropping out cuz they are afraid of the bombings and stuff in israel. but it's not that i'm not going to take the dates they gave me just cuz of the bombings, it's more that i'd like to be in a little more financially predictable situation so that, say, every couple of months we can save up to make our trip as lovely as possible. on pilgrimage, we spend 9 days in Haifa. and the most expensive plane ticket is to and from the US. once we're there, it's like a 300 dollar ticket to cairo, amman, larnaca, beirut and istanbul. so, i would like to make the most of my pigrimage and get to travel through out the middle east while i'm already there. i'm not quite sure if 2009 is such a good choice for us. i have the option to request different dates. i might just do that.
Harijan has gotten 7 cheers on this goal.
- BeeQ, hangin round the 43'hood since 2006 cheered this 9 months ago
- uccelletta cheered this 4 years ago
- Californiasquirt cheered this 5 years ago
- that one girl cheered this 6 years ago
- inês cheered this 6 years ago
- hirudo cheered this 6 years ago
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Hellenica (Xenophon)
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|Hellenica (1890s)
by , translated by H. G. Dakyns
|Thucydides left off in 411 BC, and continues down to the battle of Mantinea in 362 BC. This translation, by H.G. Dakyns, comes from his four volume set of Xenophon's collected works, the first volume of which was published in 1891. It was digitized by Project Gutenberg in 1998.
Xenophon the Athenian was born 431 B.C. He was a pupil of Socrates. He marched with the Spartans, and was exiled from Athens. Sparta gave him land and property in Scillus, where he lived for many years before having to move once more, to settle in Corinth. He died in 354 B.C.
The Hellenica is his chronicle of the history of the Hellenes from 411 to 359 B.C., starting as a continuation of Thucydides, and becoming his own brand of work from Book III onwards.


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The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Born under unusual circumstances, Benjamin Button (Brad Pitt) springs into being as an elderly man in a New Orleans nursing home and ages in reverse. Twelve years after his birth, he meets Daisy, a child who flickers in and out of his life as she grows up to be a dancer (Cate Blanchett). Though he has all sorts of unusual adventures over the course of his life, it is his relationship with Daisy, and the hope that they will come together at the right time, that drives Benjamin forward.
|Benjamin Button
|Cate Blanchett
|Taraji Henson
|Julia Ormond
|Jason Flemyng
|Thomas Button
|Mahershala Ali
|Jared Harris
|Captain Mike
|Elias Koteas
|Monsieur Devereaux
|Phyllis Somerville
|Grandma Fuller
|Tilda Swinton
|Elizabeth Abbott
|Lance Nichols
|Rampai Mohadi
|Ngunda Oti
|Elle Fanning
|Daisy Age 7
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Benjamin Benjamin Benjamin,
My sweet buttoned Benjamin,
Once so old, now so young,
Makes me sing a song once sung.
How it makes me want to change my life,
How it makes my heart feel such strife,
Tugs at the strings that pump my blood,
My tears flow out in a wicked flood.
Groovy Movie
Loved it. The effects were so good they were largely invisible. The story was truly moving, and I think it's some of the best work Brad Pitt's ever done. It's quite long, and many people with shorter attention spans will get pretty antsy by the end, but I think it's worth it. Just make sure you don't drink too much coffee before you go. :-)
Yeah it was okay. I did see the bad effects. The story line was like Forrest Gump. I thought it would be fantastic, but I truly didn't love it. Plus the 400 pound popcorn eating slob kept throwing popcorn at the screen, and a few pieces hit my head. I moved seats and the movie got quiet. I thought Tilda and Brad could have gotten more into the movie. They seemed bored. 2 stars is all it was worth. The worst 6.25 I have spent in a long time.
The movie was visually great and sociologocially revealing. The portrayal of New Orleans during the early 20th century was very interesting to watch. Also, the fact that the movie showed interaction with so many older people was great, as we rarely get to see this on film.
Why did Oprah convince me to see this movie? I find it hard to believe she enjoyed it. Very boring, predictable, cheesy and 3 hours long. Don't waste your money. Even if you are a Brad Pitt, sorry--YUCK---fan...It was suppose to have these GREAT special effects but you could see it was all digital and it was not smooth, not like the special effects, in lets say, Brads one of a kind, sexy, beatiful girlfriend's movie Wanted, now those were special effects. That was an awesome movie, Brad is one heck of a lucky dude, and yes I'm a girl. Back to this movie though, it bit. Terrible. Don't waste your 3 hours or money, I really wanted a good cry movie, but all I cried about was the money and time I wasted. Truly you guys it was bad.
Benjamin Button was born with a physical malady that ostracized him from others, he experienced the horror of war, inherited a business, crossed racial barriers, fell in love with his childhood crush, and there was a magical hummingbird thrown in for good measure.
You've seen this movie before, In the sentence above, just replace "Benjamin Button" with "Forrest Gump" and replace "hummingbird" with "feather" and you saw this movie 15 years ago. There, I just saved you $10.50.
This movie is designed to pull at your heart strings, and maybe I've just become a cynical old man, but I just found it bland and predictable, Forrest Gump comparisons not withstanding.
The make-up/special effects are excellent, so I could appreciate the film from the technical aspect. Best Picture it's not; but Benjamin Button should be recognized for it's visual achievements.
Maybe my expectations for this movie were too high. I guess really, since its David Fincher teaming up with Brad Pitt again, I would see something more clever on screen.
I mean, these are the guys who brought us "Fight Club" and "Se7en." I don't need a head in a box or lipo-soap, just be less predictable.
Just when you think Hollywood has come up with every storyline imaginable, out comes Benjamin Button, the chronologically-altered life of an old man who dwarfs into a baby boy and lives his life in reverse.
For those expecting to see Pitt in every scene, forget it. Due to disguising costumes and talented makeup, he does not really reveal himself the way we know him to look today until close to the movie's end.
The storyline grabs your attention from the beginning. Although extremely far-fetched, you stick with it, wanting to see how reality unfolds for this awkward baby as he progresses through time aging in reverse. Perhaps the most poignant aspects of the film are those relating to World War II and his trials at fatherhood, where he makes the ultimate sacrifice.
A bit on the long side, but entertaining nevertheless.
Great Movie! I thought it was clever and moving. Im not a Brad Pitt fan, but this was undeniable a very good movie...I would highly recommend spending the ungodly price for a movie these days, two thumbs up!
Ok....anyone who called this the "Forrest Gump" knock-off, in my opinion, obviously didn't watch it. The only part that resembled that movie was the back and forth from past to present of telling the story. So if that's the case, Titanic was a "Forrest Gump" also.
Anyway, I thought it was very well written. Even though the movie was long, it actually HAD a story through the entire thing. Unlike the Dark Knight which was also long. There wasn't anywhere they would or could have shortened it really. Keep in mind it is a fantasy movie.....(obviously as he ages backwards), but the thought prevoking taste you're left with after the movie, was awesome!! Anyone who watches it should come away from it with something. It was funny, sad, sexy, and made you re-evaluate your life. I give it a 10!! Way to go Brad Pitt!
I go to the movies for entertainment. To escape for a couple of hours into a different world. I like action films and I also like films
that are poignant and thought provoking, like "Good Will Hunting"," Dead Poets Society", "Man without a Face" or "August Rush"
This is a great movie with all the elements
necessary to keep you enthralled. If the story doesn't hold your attention, which it should, the special effects and great acting should fill the void.
If you are looking for sex, violence, stupidity or another bang bang shoot up murder mystery than skip this movie.
The movie is based on a short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald. That alone should give you the notion this is not another dumbed downed for the new X Generation.
This movie is wonderful. Read the book first to see little nuances added to the movie by the Director. To enjoy this movie, you must just sink into it and follow the path of the lead actors. It's really amazing to see this movie unfold scene by scene. It has a message. See if you get it....smile
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When you are not very good at crafts, it's nice to actually find a small niche in which in which you are not horrible. What I liked about candle making, which I did a few times when I was eight to ten years old, is that it was so relatively easy, even I couldn't screw it up. Thank you, paraffin.
When I was briefly attended a Unitarian church in a city near Albany, I left in part because they actually had a meeting/debate about whether or not to use candles. The argument against was Read the rest of this entry »
Uthaclena, who I know in terrestrial life, asks:
Okay: at what point does Political Correctness become absurd? Do public facilities need to be sanitized of all things religious to insure separation of church and state? On Halloween can you only wear costumes of your own race/ethnicity/religion?
Okay. Here's the thing; I don't know what different people's boiling points are, because I'm not them. For instance, it is the groups of Native Americans who have complained about the name of the Washington Redskins NFL team that makes me believe in the rightness of the complaint.
Too often, people wear the badge of political incorrectness, to show how much cooler they are than the "hung up" other people, and it ends up being a way for them to justify their racist and/or sexist and or/homophobic behavior.
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I've actually written my responses to all of you folks who participated in Ask Roger Anything this past round. And the rest of you people can STILL ASK.
But I've bumped my responses back a couple days to answer Arthur; I even postponed my answer to Arthur's earlier question, so it's his own fault. He wrote, in response to this post about the US Supreme Court case regarding a store chain, Hobby Lobby, providing contraceptive care:
I'd really like to see you expand on how YOU see this ruling as bad for people of faith. Do you see this case alone as being bad for religion and/or religious people, or is it the ideology behind it? In either case, what bad effects do you personally expect to see or fear may happen?
The answer is all of the above. Next! OK, I guess I'll expand on this.
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I was reading the website of the First United Methodist Church in Oneonta, NY. It's a pretty special place whose motto is: Open Hearts Open Minds Open Doors. It is A Reconciling Congregation, which, in UMC parlance, means to "create full inclusion of all God's children regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity." I should note that my parents-in-law are member of the churchs.
The congregation did something rather remarkable, especially if you understand church polity. It held a:
Special Church Conference on Sunday, March 16… to discuss a resolution presented to the congregation by the Reconciling Ministries team of our church… After two hours of discussion, listening, amendments, voting, and tears, the special session of church conference voted to pass an amended resolution. It reads:
RESOLVED, that First United Methodist Church of Oneonta, New York will withhold 40% of its remaining apportionment from the Upper New York Annual Conference in 2014 Read the rest of this entry »
My April was much better than my March, but between blog connectivity problems (more anon), and back pain that kept me out of work for a couple days, followed by four days out of town for work training, which compressed other tasks, I didn't a chance to update the April Rambling since April 17. Moreover, I discovered some links from as much as two years ago I was GOING to use but they fell through the cracks. Meaning that I'll do another one at the end of the month. Always said that if blogging got too hard, I would not do it. And this, comparatively, is the easy post I need right now.
An article about depression I was going to include in a different blog post. Some of the earlier posts from this blog I liked too. The blogger also linked to the TEDx talk Andrew Solomon: Depression, the secret we share. "The opposite of depression is not happiness, but vitality, and it was vitality that seemed to seep away from me in that moment." When I imagine many people's understanding of depression, I think of that famous scene in the movie Read the rest of this entry »


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Ages 18+. Open to all surrounding communities. Limited number of teams accepted. Mandatory coaches meeting at sign ups. Volunteer Coordinator Jamie Carpentier.
Registration & Mandatory Coaches Meeting
Sat, 4/12 Milford Town Hall, Board of Selectman Rm 12-2pm
$360 per team (*does not include umpire fees)
Season: Sundays, 5/4-8/24
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The police will arrange 'five-tier bandobust' for the ensuing Panchayat elections, said Director General of Police V. Dinesh Reddy.
The State police chief on Tuesday reviewed the security arrangements in coastal districts for Panchayat elections to be held from July 23 to 31. He reviewed the preparedness of the force along with North Coastal Zone IGP Ch. Dwaraka Tirumala Rao, South Coastal Zone IGP P.V. Sunil Kumar and Eluru Range DIG Vikram Singh Mann, City Police Commissioner B. Srinivasulu and Superintendents of Police.
The DGP directed the SPs of East and West Godavari, Krishna, Guntur, Prakasam and Nellore districts to focus on hypersensitive and sensitive villages to prevent any forcible withdrawals and booth capturing.
The SPs explained that history and suspect-sheeters, persons involved in poll-related incidents in the past, were bound over. The DSPs are holding discussions with the village heads and conducting 'grama sabhas' seeking cooperation of the locals for smooth conduct of the elections, Mr. Reddy explained at a press conference later.
The DGP said that the police were taking steps to prevent coercion, attack on weaker sections in villages, booth capturing and carnage, and to provide security for women candidates. Vehicle check-up and patrolling had been intensified in view of the elections, he said.
Teams were being formed with Revenue, Police and Excise Department officials to prevent illegal sale of liquor and to remove belt shops.
"There is no Maoist problem in the State, but in Visakhapatnam Rural and Khammam districts, they are carrying out their activities just to show their presence," said the DGP.
Central forces deployed
The DGP also said that the government has deployed Central para-military forces like CRPF in Coastal Andhra Pradesh for handling law and order situation during polls.
However, he denied that this action was in anticipation of trouble due to likely announcement of Telangana state by the Congress. The forces have been deployed according to the police perception of sensitive/hypersensitive villages/areas in all regions of the State.
The decision on continuation of deployment of the Central security forces beyond the polls would be taken at that time depending on the situation then, the DGP said.
Keywords: AP police, Panchayat elections, security arrangements, Dinesh Reddy


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does anyone know if these are locked to orange or can any sim be used in them..
are they unlockable?
My sisters thinking of sending me heres over here but I dunno if itll work with my AU SIM.
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does anyone know if these are locked to orange or can any sim be used in them..
are they unlockable?
My sisters thinking of sending me heres over here but I dunno if itll work with my AU SIM.
I have a blackberry and it only works with my sim, they are unlockable, but you can also buy a sim free (unlocked) blackberry from amazon or play.com, so it may work and it may not could be worth a try though.
Im not looking to buy one, but if I can blag a free one off my sister I wouldnt say no..
But not gonna risk getting it sent over etc if its not 100% gonna work..
if memory serves (i may be wrong) the locking down of mobiles to networks only works in the EU. this information came from our local indian take away when they explained that they dont mind buying locked (if i was to report my stolen then get a replacement) phones as they send them back home and they work fine.
You can unlock blackberry's for free, with a bit of software, but i have never managed to get it working. Have a read on CrackBerry.com ? The #1 Site for BlackBerry Users & Abusers if you know the model to see what can be done.
I've unlocked many blackberry's with online codes - have always gotten mine from Phone Unlock & Mobile Unlocking Codes - ThePhoneUnlockers.com you get them within 5 mins of ordering and you can pay with paypal.
Now all the networks in the UK share the same DB (and possibly the EU I dunno) so that the phone wont work with Any sim from Any network in any of those countries. (As mentioned above, you can then post the phone to a country that doesnt use this db, and it will work)
When you buy a phone and it is Locked to the network, that means it will only accept a Sim from that provider. So eg, a phone Locked to Orange, will only accept Orange SIMS.
Unlocking a phone is trivial for some models, harder for others, and impossible for others, and can often be done by just asking the provider. A blocked phone can be unblocked by changing the IMEI number, but that is pretty hard to do, not to mention highly illegal.
The majority of nicked phones in the UK end up overseas because of this blacklist db, and for the average chav, a nicked phone is of absolute no use.
Anyway sorry for the long post, hopefully it might clear things up a bit :)
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The victory of IBM's Watson system on a three-night special issue of Jeopardy! in February 2011 was years in the making, with daunting challenges to overcome. While the biggest of these were technical – the task of teaching a computer to understand natural language in a high-pressure situation rife with wordplay – there was a significant communications problem to solve, too. Marketing did not build the computer but it did have to maximize the potential impact of Watson on IBM, its brand and its balance sheet. Communications had to create the conditions for Watson to be a phenomenon and for its business impact to be phenomenal – as well as link it to IBM's broader Smarter Planet agenda.
As we began work on the project, IBM's system was getting better at Jeopardy! but had an image problem. Specifically, "he" resembled a PowerPoint slide and didn't have a name. Qualitative research showed that the public would see him as a threat, as a "killer robot" that would move into white-collar cubicles as robots had done at blue-collar factories. This research also helped us choose the name Watson as an homage to IBM's founder. We knew we should play up two human narratives in that of communications: 1) IBMers like Dr. David Ferrucci and the scientific challenges they overcame using Watson on their team; and 2) the clear human value proposition of Watson – he's not replacing anyone, he's here to help, and once done with Jeopardy! we'll use him to solve many pressing human challenges.
We wanted to make humanity the winner and ran an integrated campaign over the course of three months in three different phases: pre-event, during-event and post-event. For phase one we spent two years documenting the creation of Watson, using video to chronicle the human story and explore the underlying technology necessary to make him function. We fed the conversation online by highlighting events, press and provocative thoughts on technology. For phase two we created the public face of Watson – evolving IBM's Smarter Planet icon into his "avatar" to make the computer look friendly and approachable, with different colors and shapes to represent Watson's thoughts and emotions. Phase three required that people understand that a win for Watson was a win for the world.
The three-month Watson campaign was an elaborate and complex coordination of a broad spectrum of moving parts, including but not limited to: a Watson website with an aggregated social activity stream, 22 viral videos, webcasts, a Facebook page, rich media display banners, conversation management in all relevant social media channels, @IBMWatson, events, print, TV and promo videos – including a "Let's Go Humans" full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal on the day of the broadcast – and in the days after the event a print and online campaign explaining why "Humans Win."
The Watson project won Gold and Silver at the Cannes Lions Festival. The Jeopardy! Challenge was the second-most-watched TV show in history, with 34.5MM viewers. Watson received an Echo Governors Award for Strategic Innovation and took home a digital Mixx Silver for the Brand Positioning and Awareness category.
The earned media component driven by social media and PR was immense. With over 10,000 media stories around the world, the PR value was calculated at $50MM. Even more impressive, it resulted in over 1.3 billion impressions across paid, owned and earned channels – including 103MM Twitter impressions and 2.3MM YouTube views.
The commercialization of Watson has created a strong foundation for the future of IBM and their established leadership in what is projected to be $1B+ business in 3–5 years. Watson ultimately sold, leading to a 550% increase in traffic to the IBM site, with over 2,300 validated sales leads – a value of $700MM in opportunity.
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Elo 1919L 19" Widescreen LCD Touchscreen Overview
Wide-aspect displays like the 1919L are easier to use and incorporate into the workplace than traditional desktop touchmonitors. Wide-screen format displays allow extra content on screen and are ideal in corporate environments for spreadsheets, publishing, and dual-window applications. Typical applications include point-of-sale (POS), point-of-information (POI), point-of-service, interactive digital signage, loyalty systems, kiosk information systems, light industrial shop-floor automation and home control. This monitor can be switched from landscape to portrait view by changing rotation on the stand.
For help selecting a touch technology, there's a comparison chart here
|What's Included:
|Touch Monitor, Quick Start Guide, CD-ROM, video/interface cables, and power cable included.
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|Add-on Warranties Available:
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|Environmental Sealing
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|Operating: 20%-80%; Storage: 10%-90%
|Operating Temperature
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|Aspect Ratio
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|LCD panel: 250 nits; Acoustic Pulse Recognition: 225 nits; IntelliTouch: 225 nits; AccuTouch: 200 nits; iTouch: 225 nits; Projected Capacitive: 225 nis
|Contrast Ratio (Typical)
|Display Size (Diagonal)
|18.5" diagonal
|Input Video Format
|Analog VGA
|Input Video Signal Connector
|Mini D-sub 15-pin VGA type
|Monitor Colors
|16.7 million
|50,000 hours demonstrated
|On-Screen Display (OSD)
|Controls: menu, up, down, select, power; Settings: automatic adjustment, contrast, brightness, H/V position, clock, phase, maintain aspect ratio, color temperature, OSD H/V position, OSD timeout, OSD rotation, recall defaults, sharpness, volume, mute; Languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese; Lockouts: power, user controls
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|Other Features
|Security lock receptacle
|Other Supported Resolutions
|1680 x 1050 at 60 Hz; 1600 x 1200 at 60 Hz; 1440 x 900 at 60 Hz; 1366 x 768 at 60 Hz; 1360 x 768 at 60 Hz; 1280 x 1024 at 60 or 75 Hz; 1280 x 960 at 60 Hz; 1280 x 800 at 60 Hz; 1280 x 768 at 65 Hz; 1024 x 768 at 60, 70 or 75 Hz; 832 x 624 at 75 Hz; 800 x 600 at 56, 60 or 72 or 75 Hz; 720 x 400 at 70 Hz; 640 x 480 at 60, 72 or 75 Hz
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|Dark gray
|Useful Screen Area
|Horizontal: 16.1" (410 mm); Vertical: 9.1" (230 mm)
|Viewing Angle (From Center)
|Horizontal: ±85° or 170° total; Vertical: ±80° or 160° total
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I created a site with OurChurch.Com but it's not showing up in Google or any other search engine! What's wrong?
There are two reasons you may not be able to find your website in search engines:
Note: Sometimes people get confused about the best way to get to their site. The best, most direct way to get to a website is to type in the URL if you know what it is. So if you have just created a website, simply enter the website address in the address bar (at the very top) instead of trying to find it in a search engine.
Why should I care about search engines?
Just as important as having a great website is publicizing the site. After all, what's the point of having a website if no one sees it? We've provided some important information about search engines and some tips on how to best publicize your site.
What do search engines look for in a site?
There are two types of search engines: those that accept keywords and descriptions based on a form you complete upon submission (like Yahoo! and all Christian sites out there today) and those that acquire keywords and descriptions directly from your web page (like Hotbot and Altavista). Those that get the keywords from your web page usually make use of three special pieces of information hidden in the header of your pages: the title, description, and keywords. Some search engines place more emphasis on the text (content) of your web page and so will ignore the keywords. But keywords are important nonetheless.
According to Web Developer magazine, only 21 percent of websites use this special information. OurChurch.Com helps you use this to get your site at the top of search engines.
What is the "header" and how can I edit the header information using BEACON?
Every website has information that the web visitor cannot see. Much of this information is found in the header, which is simply HTML code that is read by browsers to determine various things about the site such as the language being used, the author of the site, etc. The header makes use of something called "meta tags," which can be used by search engines to derive information about the site. Some of these meta tags include the aforementioned title, keywords and description.
You can edit the header information for your site by going to your Webmaster page. Then choose "Edit Titles and Headers" in the right-hand column.
What is the Title?
The title of a web page is shown on the left top edge of your browser window and is the most important bit of information on your page. By default, we make this your organization name. But you can improve search engine response by adding a few keywords. For example, "First Baptist Church - Tampa, Florida" will significantly improve your response with those searching Tampa and Florida over "First Baptist Church." Another example, "Robertson Consulting - Custom Software and Network Development Services" is dramatically better than just "Robertson Consulting."
What is the Description?
The description is used by search engines to describe the content of your site. Include about 25 words (200 characters maximum) in your description. This is distinct from the text that you have on your homepage, although it should sound similar. It's good to include important words in your description and to minimize small, common words. For example, "First Baptist Church is Christian community focused on sharing the gospel of Christ with the people of Tampa and helping believers develop into fully devoted disciples of Jesus" has distinctive words (Christian, community, gospel, Tampa) making it far superior to "We are a caring group of believers open to all people and supporting each other in love. Come visit us on Sunday for an uplifting service."
What are the Keywords?
Keywords should correspond to the search terms people use to find your site. Your keywords can be a lot longer than your description. You can use about 150 words (1000 characters maximum) separated by commas. Place the most important keywords first and the least important at the end. It's good to include multiple variations of words like "create" and "creation" as well as multi-word phrases; however, some search engines will penalize you if you repeat keywords.
Since some search engines ignore the keywords tag, remember to scatter your keywords within the main text of your pages as well. This will help search engines find you based on the terms that are most likely to be used by people searching for your site.
I changed my title, description and keywords but I still can't get my site to come up in the search engines. What's wrong?
It takes time, often weeks or months, for search engines to "spider" your site. Be persistent. You may visit the free submission sites shown on the "Register with search engines" link in your Webmaster page. However, for best results, visit the various search engine sites and submit your site to each one individually.
I need help promoting my site. What marketing services does OurChurch.Com offer?
We can help you rise in the search engine rankings — guaranteed. Please visit http://marketing.ourchurch.com for details.
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The Computer Does Not Return from Hibernation Correctly in Korean Windows XP
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When your computer attempts to return from hibernation, the computer may not return from hibernation correctly. Instead, the computer may go through a full boot process. This issue occurs with the Korean version of Windows XP.
To resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Windows XP. For additional information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
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(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322389/EN-US/ )How to Obtain the Latest Windows XP Service Pack
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The gogo Kidz is easily mounted or removed and it allows one hand to be free. It features 5" razor wheels and telescopic handle, and weighs 5 lbs. The quick release wheels provide extra clearance for storage and smaller x-ray machines.
Because the FAA strongly recommends children under 40 lbs. be seated in a child car seat on an airplane, parents have had to haul their car seats through the airport, straining their backs, arms and patience. The gogo Kidz Travelmate significantly lightens the load of parents on the go with toddlers and all their gear. A car seat using the gogo Kidz Travelmate eliminates the need to hand carry, rent or borrow a car seat at your final destination .
! WARNING! Do not leave the gogo Kidz Travelmate attached to the car seat while driving in an automobile. The gogo Kidz has not been tested in combination with any car seats in any crash testing program and injury to your child could occur.
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* New ratcheting, quick-release strap
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* Lightweight: weighs only 5 lbs
* Compact: 5" deep, 17" wide, 28" high
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We purchased the GoGo Babyz stroller attachment just before we traveled across the country. It was a lifesaver! We could roll the baby through the airport with ease instead of having to lug the carseat and the baby separately which is what we had been doing with our older daughter when we traveled. We highly recommend this product. (Posted on 5/25/11)
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I purchased this and the gate check bag for the car seat. Must have travel items. I really liked the travelmate and thought it to be both useful and helpful. It was very easy to put together and to attach to my son's Britax car seat. My son loves being wheeled through the airport. It makes for a much easier time hopping from one terminal to another to catch our connecting flights.
The only think I don't love about it is that we did have to take the wheels off to get through the scanner. It was amazing how compact it was and it felt perfectly in the overhead bin.
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On Oct. 16, Congress reached an agreement to end the government shutdown. IRS employees are expected to report back to work on Thursday, Oct. 17. However, it may take a some time for all IRS functions to return back to normal, for example the 2014 PTIN registration. Additional details of the government shutdown debt ceiling deal are available on this Journal of Accountancy article.
On Oct. 8, we learned the IRS added two new questions and answers regarding levies and enforcement action during a government shutdown.
On Oct. 1, the federal government came to a halt as Congress failed to pass a government funding bill. As a result more than 85,000 Internal Revenue Service (IRS) employees are now furloughed, ceasing the majority of activities at the IRS. Regardless, filing deadlines remain the same and payments are still due in a timely manner.
The AICPA Tax Section created this page with Questions and Answers to help practitioners working to complete tax returns by the Oct. 15 deadline. We are closely monitoring the government shutdown, the impact on IRS operations, and the negative impact on our members and taxpayers. We will continue to advocate on behalf of our members for appropriate relief, whenever possible, and post any updated information to this page.
NOTE: This information is current as of Thursday, October 17, 2013.
1. What is the IRS's official contingency plan for a government shutdown? (updated 10/10/13)
2. Will individual taxpayers still need to file by October 15th or does the IRS have the ability to extend due dates for extraordinary circumstances?
3. Will the IRS provide an expedited or automatic abatement of penalties for late-filed tax returns?
4. Will the EFTPS continue to operate as normal during a government shutdown?
5. Will the practitioner hotline remain open during a government shutdown?
6. Will e-Services continue to operate during a government shutdown?
7. Will examinations continue during a government shutdown?
8. Will the timeline for submitting appeals be extended?
9. How will the shutdown impact the filing and processing of Form 911, Request for Taxpayer Advocate Service Assistance?
10. Are identity theft services available during a government shutdown?
11. How will the IRS handle notices during the shutdown?
12. Will a CAF center be open to process POAs which are faxed?
13. Will the IRS have an employee available to sign for expedited mail since the post office will be open during the government shutdown?
14. Will taxpayer assistance centers (TACs) be open during a government shutdown?
15. How will the shutdown affect the timing of taxpayer refunds?
16. How will the shutdown affect the MeF system?
17. How is the IRS handling levies or liens during a government shutdown? (added 10/08/13)
18. What enforcement action is the IRS taking during a government shutdown? (added 10/08/13)
19. When will I be able to renew my Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) for 2014? (added 10/17/13)
This guidance is subject to change as we receive updated information. We will post information as soon as it becomes available. Please check IRS.gov for additional information on the shutdown.
On September 27th, the IRS released its contingency plan in the event the federal government shuts down on October 1st. The plan is effective for up to five business days. Should the hiatus extend beyond five business days, the IRS will initiate a reassessment.
On Oct 8, six business days after the government shutdown, the IRS released information regarding levies and enforcement action. (updated 10/10/13).
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The AICPA has urged the IRS to consider the substantial burden imposed on taxpayers (and practitioners) by the inability to communicate with and obtain information from the IRS. However, taxpayers (and practitioners) should assume the extended due date for individual returns is October 15th until the IRS otherwise provides guidance.
The AICPA Tax Executive Committee is currently considering whether it is appropriate to advocate for a legislative solution to provide for an additional extension of time to file tax returns.
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We recognize a significant number of taxpayers will be affected by the government shutdown this close to the October 15th deadline; however, our sources at the IRS indicate that all returns and payments are due in a timely manner. The IRS currently has no plans to grant expedited or automatic abatements of penalties for late-filed returns due to a government shutdown.
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Yes, the IRS has indicated that the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS) will continue to operate as normal during a government shutdown. However, as a precaution, we recommend that you print the confirmation page for any payments you make through the EFTPS.
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No, according to the IRS's contingency plan, taxpayer services such as responding to taxpayer questions will cease during any shutdown. Once government operations resume, we have urged the IRS to consider extended hours and additional staff/resources to assist tax practitioners through October 15th.
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Yes, according to the IRS's contingency plan, e-Services should continue to function as normal. Practitioners will be able to obtain transcripts through IRS's e-Services and even apply for e-Services on-line. However, new applicants will likely be delayed in gaining access to the system, since IRS employees will be unavailable to support the registration process during the shutdown.
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No. According to the IRS's contingency plan, all audit functions, examination of returns, and processing of non-electronic tax returns that do not include remittances, will cease during a government shutdown. Revenue agents will likely contact practitioners to reschedule any appointments that are cancelled as a result,
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The AICPA has asked the IRS to address this issue. The IRS has indicated that appeals will not be extended. Therefore, we strongly recommend, as a protective action, that you submit any appeal in a timely manner via mail with a certified mail return receipt until the IRS otherwise provides guidance.
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The Taxpayer Advocate office will not process Form 911 during the shutdown.
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Taxpayer services such as identity theft services will cease during a shutdown. However, taxpayers can verify their identity through the electronic affidavit process.
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The IRS will continue to generate notices during a government shutdown; however, no employees will be available to make corrections to the notices, answer questions, or take other actions. The IRS has made no indication that they will extend any deadlines associated with notices. We understand that Practitioners frequently need to speak with IRS personnel to understand issues, obtain information on the IRS's records and properly respond to IRS inquiries. The AICPA has urged the IRS to consider the substantial burden imposed on taxpayers (and practitioners) by the inability to communicate with and obtain information from the IRS.
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No, according to the IRS's contingency plan, taxpayer services such as the Centralized Authorized File (CAF) unit will cease during any shutdown. Once government operations resume, we have urged the IRS to consider extended hours and additional staff/resources to assist tax practitioners through October 15th.
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The post office will be open during a government shut. However, we are unsure if any IRS employees will be available to sign and accept deliveries.
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No, according to the IRS's contingency plan, all TACs will be closed. The AICPA has asked the IRS to consider extended hours and additional staff through October 15th to address practitioners' questions and concerns once operations resume.
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The IRS will not issue any refunds during a government shutdown. In addition, the "Where's my refund" service will cease during the shutdown.
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According to the IRS's contingency plan, some information technology employees may be available, but the plan does not provide any specifics. For example, it is not clear whether the MeF hotline will be open for software developers during the government shutdown. The AICPA has asked the IRS to address this issue and provide more details.
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According to the IRS website, levies or liens will be halted, however, taxpayers may still receive a levy or lien letter, with an October mailing date, since those notices are printed in advance, before the IRS shutdown operations were fully complete. Furthermore, other letters related to liens and levies, such as a taxpayer could be subject to a levy or lien in the future, will continue to be automatically generated by IRS systems. (added 10/08/13)
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For non-criminal cases, during the shutdown, the only enforcement IRS is taking involves isolated instances where it needs to take immediate action to protect the government's interest. For criminal issues, most IRS Criminal Investigation employees continue to work similar to other federal law-enforcement agencies. (added 10/08/13)
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On Oct. 17th, the IRS announced that due to the government shutdown, the 2014 PTIN renewal season will be delayed. Current PTIN holders will eventually be notified, through email or letter, as to when the 2014 renewal season will open. The online PTIN system is still available to secure a PTIN for 2013 or to update information for current users. (added 10/17/13)
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Ab Rocket Abdominal Trainer ReviewSubmitted by Saadia on Mon, 08/09/2010 - 00:54
The Ab Rocket Abdominal Trainer was designed for people who want to build a strong, better-looking waist. It has come as a wonderful innovation in the ab training technology.
Exhale Core Fusion Body Sculpt DVD ReviewSubmitted by Stephanie on Sat, 08/07/2010 - 15:19
Core Fusion is a transformational fitness experience that combines characteristics of Pilates, Yoga and Ballet to create the most effective body sculpt workout possible. It is a DVD loaded with a head to toe, low impact, body sculpting workout that induces weight loss and improves muscle tone.
Core Fusion was created by Elizabeth Halfpapp and Fred DeVito, the two warm, encouraging and intimate personal trainers who are hosting this DVD workout.
South Beach Living Meal Replacement Bars ReviewSubmitted by Robin M. on Fri, 08/06/2010 - 02:29
Are you one of the many people who want to follow a healthy diet but do not have time to eat breakfast on weekdays?
South Beach Living Meal Replacement Bars can healthily replace breakfast, snack or lunch adding convenience and taste to your everyday schedule.
Maximuscle CLA-1000 Diet System ReviewSubmitted by Marina on Wed, 08/04/2010 - 01:37
Maximuscle advertizes CLA-1000 as a diet system. It consists of CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid pills) and a balanced diet accompanied with exercise. In combination, they are supposed to speed the fat loss and improve muscle tone.
Conjugated Linoleic Acid is a fatty acid naturally present in the meat of ruminants and in dairy products. The best known natural source is kangaroo meat.
HCI Fitness Sprint Outrigger Scull Rowing Machine ReviewSubmitted by Rhian Hunt on Mon, 08/02/2010 - 05:03
For a low cost, solidly-built, basic rowing machine, the frugal exerciser could do worse than to try the HCI Fitness Sprint Outrigger Scull Rowing Machine, a compact, steel-framed rowing machine which uses pistons to provide resistance, allowing the user to adjust resistance through 12 different levels.
Weight Loss: Brain Wave Subliminal ReviewSubmitted by Saadia on Sun, 08/01/2010 - 08:00
Brain Wave Subliminal is designed to help you eat and sleep healthy by appealing to your subconscious mind. Its tagline is pretty self-explanatory: "Unleash the Power to Slim Naturally!"
Debbie Siebers' Slim in 6 Review – Does Slim in Six Really Work?Submitted by Stephanie on Sat, 07/31/2010 - 08:00
Did you know that you can reshape your body? How would you like to transform your body in less than two months?
Debbie Siebers' Slim in 6 workout DVDs are designed to do just that, tone and firm the entire body in only 6 weeks. With six different workouts targeting different areas of you body, you will be sure to achieve a great total body workout.
Traditional Medicinals Weightless Cranberry Herbal Tea ReviewSubmitted by Robin M. on Fri, 07/30/2010 - 08:00
Weightless Cranberry Herbal Tea is part of a line of teas produced by Traditional Medicinals that includes the original Weightless Tea and the Weightless Cinnamon-Spice.
Trec Nutrition Weight Loss Protein Shake ReviewSubmitted by Marina on Thu, 07/29/2010 - 08:00
In order to lose fat and build muscle you need to exercise but also feed yourself the necessary nutrients in the right proportions.
Whey protein is a great supplement that helps you not only achieve a low-calorie, nutrient rich diet but also effectively perform and quickly recover from your intense cardio and weight lifting workouts.
Lifecore Fitness R100 Commercial Rowing Machine ReviewSubmitted by Rhian Hunt on Wed, 07/28/2010 - 08:00
The Lifecore R100 is one of the best rowers in the market today. It is a commercial quality rowing machine which is also available for home use.
The R100 is a formidable-looking machine with a large frontal drum holding a solid steel magnetic flywheel, a tough extruded aluminum frame with steel supports, ergonomic design, and a sophisticated, high-quality computer monitor that offers a wide range of detailed and timely information to the exerciser.


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