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By Shirley S. Go
Filipinos or Pinoys are very hardworking and talented individuals; various multinational companies send them abroad to conduct training or provide support to its other foreign offices. They will usually be offered two-year secondment assignments. However, before a decision could be made on whether or not to go abroad, one of the questions usually raised by employees to their employers is "How about my Philippine tax obligation?".
Filipino employees who are sent abroad on foreign assignments may either be classified as resident citizens or nonresident citizens. What is the difference, you may ask? Both resident citizen and nonresident citizen are taxed based on the graduated tax rates ranging from 5% to 32%. However, a resident citizen is taxed on his income from worldwide sources, i.e., Philippine-sourced income and foreign-sourced income. On the other hand, a nonresident citizen is taxable only on his income from Philippine sources.
What is then a foreign-sourced income? It is the compensation received for services rendered abroad, and such income will not be taxable if earned by a nonresident citizen. Under Section 22 (E) of the Tax Code, a nonresident citizen is a citizen of the Philippines who:
a. Establishes, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), the fact of his physical presence abroad with a definite intention to reside in that country
b. Leaves the Philippines during the taxable year to reside abroad, either for immigration or for permanent employment
c. Works and derives income from abroad and whose employment thereat requires him to be physically present abroad most of the time during the taxable year. The phase "most of the time" is interpreted to mean physical presence abroad of at least 183 days during the taxable year.
d. Has been previously considered as a nonresident citizen and who arrives in the Philippines at any time during the taxable year to reside permanently in the Philippines. Hence, he will be classified as a nonresident citizen for the taxable year in which he arrives in the Philippines with respect to his income from sources abroad until the date of his arrival in the Philippines.
For example, Pinoy A left the Philippines for Singapore on August 1, 2005 and shall return to the Philippines on April 1, 2007. How will he be classified for Philippine taxation for years 2005, 2006 and 2007? For the year 2005, he will be considered a resident citizen for he was abroad for only152 days and thus, income he received worldwide (including the income he received while working for the Singapore office) will still be subject to Philippine tax. On the other hand, for year 2006, he will be considered a nonresident citizen and thus, income received from work performed for the Singapore office will be exempt from Philippine taxes. For year 2007, he is still considered a nonresident citizen from January 1 to March 31. Why? He may be out of Philippines for 89 days but since he was considered a nonresident citizen in 2006, he will remain a nonresident citizen until the date of his arrival in the Philippines.
It is therefore crucial for the employer to plan the assignment of a Filipino employee sent abroad, especially if the employer has agreed to shoulder the employee's income taxes as a result of the foreign assignment. To the extent possible, the timing of his departure may be arranged in order for him to qualify as a nonresident citizen.
But how about those Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who bring in the dollars and are now called the new heroes of our economy? An OFW is one whose
employment contract passes through the Philippine Overseas Employment Agency (POEA). Since their contracts, at a particular time, would usually last for only 6 months or less, are they to pay taxes as well on the dollars remitted home? No. Just like a nonresident citizen, a Filipino who works abroad as an OFW is also taxed only on his Philippine-sourced income, regardless of the period that he is outside the Philippines.
The tax exemption privilege given to OFWs and nonresident citizens is relief most welcome, given the personal sacrifices that they make in earning a living for their families. There are, however, practical issues that they are faced with in relation to this privilege. At present, these individuals are no longer required to file income tax returns if they are fully-exempt. Thus, many have difficulty applying for home loans with banks due to their inability to present any tax return establishing their income and their capability to pay their obligations. Income tax returns, too, are usually required in dealing with other government agencies. Explanations by an OFW or a nonresident citizen to a bank or government employee with limited knowledge on taxation that he is exempt from tax would, expectedly, be quite a long discussion.
Given that the number of Pinoys working abroad is increasing everyday, the BIR may wish to address this need by issuing an alternative document that can equally be acceptable as the income tax return. Such initiative may entail some cost on the part of government, but it would surely be viewed as a positive way of showing OFWs and nonresident citizens that it truly has their best interests at heart.
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Honor student William Edwards is the epitome of a well-rounded, hard-working high school senior and a deserving winner of the first 'Character Counts' Award. He maintains above average grades while acting as Brophy's student counsel vice president, singing in the honors choir, and being a starter and captain of both the school's football team and championship lacrosse team.
Fulton Homes and KTAR are proud to honor William with a $100 gift certificate to Just Sports, and the chance at winning a $5,000 scholarship at an awards banquet in May paying tribute to all 12 of the 'Character Counts' winners from the past year.
Every Tuesday a "Character Counts" segment will air on Sports Radio 620 during the Doug and Wolf Morning Show. Former NFL player Ron Wolfley and sports radio personality Doug Franz will discuss what builds great character in sports and the importance of good sportsmanship. Listeners will be invited to visit CharacterCountsAZ.com to nominate a local athlete who exemplifies great character through their actions. Each monthly winner – or "Good Sport" – will be interviewed on video by Ron Wolfley, and will be featured both on-air and online.
"The dedication and hard work William has demonstrated throughout all of the activities he participates in is truly commendable," Doug Fulton, Fulton Homes CEO, said. "This program acknowledges the many young adults, like William, in our community who are excelling in both sports and in their own lives. Fulton Homes is proud to recognize good character in our young adults and the outstanding model of character they are exhibiting for others."
The Character Counts program is another in a series of programs which include the Fulton Homes Noon Salute, Teacher of the Week, 2 Seconds is Too Long and Fence Patrol. For more on the Fulton Homes Character Counts program and others, visit www.fultonhomes.com.
About Fulton Homes
Founded in 1975, Fulton Homes is the largest privately owned and family operated builder in Arizona. Headquartered at 9140 S. Kyrene Road in Tempe, Ariz., over the past 35 years Fulton Homes has built more than 20,000 affordable, high-quality single-family homes in the Phoenix area. To learn more about Fulton Homes, visit www.fultonhomes.com

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The man accused of murdering UK Football player, Trent Diguiro is one step closer to finding out if he will get a change of venue.
Shane Ragland's attorney's conducted a survey asking Lexington residents if their client can get a fair trial. According to the survey's finding the majority of the public believes Ragland is guilty and a jury will be bias.
350 people participated and 168 people stated they believe Ragland is guilty. Three stated he is innocent. 95% of people polled say they have knowledge of the case.
Ragland's attorney's tell 27 Newsfirst, the reason for the survey is to support their argument for a change of venue. His attorney's claim the media attention has tainted the Fayette County jury pool and an impartial jury cannot be seated.
Commonwealth's attorney, Ray Larson says, he does not want a change of venue. Ragland will be back in court for a change of venue hearing on November 30th
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Chapter 1: A Clear Sunny Day.
On a clear sunny day in Arcadia. at a Suburban House in a shaded Tree-Line Neighborhood, 3-year-old Barry Coltan was in the front yard playing with his toy cars, While his mommy Miriam Coltan was sitting on the front porch swing working on her needlepoint, She looked-up at Little Barry, he was still playing with his toy cars. She got up from the front porch swing, She went inside the house. Leaving Barry All alone in the front yard. Meanwhile a black 4-door car was driving down the street. a man and a woman was inside the car. Until the man stopped the car in front of Miriam's House. The man and The woman saw Barry still playing in the front yard. The man that was in the driver-seat looked at the woman who was in the passenger seat. The man pointed to Barry. The woman got out of the car. She walked in front of the car, went across the street, went on the sidewalk, Until Barry saw her and was smiling at her. The woman picked-up Barry and carried him out of the front yard, across the street, in front of the car, got into the car, The man drove off, About an hour later Miriam came out of the house, She was shocked at what She had found.
"Barry!", Miriam Called but there was no answer.
"Barry!", Miriam called again no answer.
Miriam started looking all over the front yard for Barry and called his name, Still no answer. Miriam started to get worried about her son. She went back in the house. walked toward the phone and called the Police. Meanwhile on the other side of Arcadia, at a House. in a bedroom that doesn't have a bed, just a window that was locked, and a door. the woman was sitting in a rocking chair, She had Barry in her arms. Until Barry started whimpering, The Woman slowly rocked back and fourth in the rocking chair. and She started singing to him a lullabye.
"Hush-a-bye, Don't You Cry, go to sleep, Little Baby, When You Wake, You Shall Have, All The Pretty Little Ponies", The Woman sanged Until Barry calmed down.
The Woman was smiling at Barry, as she continued rocking him back and fourth, Meanwhile Back at Miriam's House The Police were at Miriam's House, They had wired the telephone. Miriam was giving a police officer a discription on what her son, Barry was wearing and what he looked-like.
"What was your son wearing when last seen and what did he looklike?", The Police Officer asked.
"He has short brown hair, hazel eyes, and was wearing a white t-shirt, red underweare, dark blue jean overalls that have a little train on both legs of the overalls, white socks, and red sneakers", Miriam answered.
"Ok, We'll put it out, and We'll see what we can do", The Police Officer said.
The Police Officer left. Miriam hoped that the police will find her son.
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Steelers-Patriots play to watch: Shotgun 3 wide tight end seam route
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You think Tom Brady was happy to have tight end Rob Gronkowski back from injury two weeks ago?
Brady threw the ball to his All-Pro tight end 17 times and in every way imaginable — to the left, to the right, over the middle and deep down the middle on the shotgun 3 wide tight end seam route.
At 6-foot-6 and 260 pounds, Gronkowski does his share of damage around the line of scrimmage, but his freakish speed and athleticism create terrible matchups for opposing defensive coordinators.
If you put a linebacker on him, he will run by you.
If you put a defensive back on him, he will overpower you.
"He is young, but he is savvy," Steelers safety Ryan Clark said. "When he draws that contact and you try to fight with him, it gives him opportunities to push off and create separation. And when you are 6-6, all you need is a tiny window to put the ball into."
That's one of the reasons the Patriots like to use Gronkowski in their vertical game and especially with seam routes.
NFL tight ends aren't going to run up the seam and allow a safety to sit on the route, and nobody adjusts his route to create space better than Gronkowski. His vertical release on the seam route includes a slight outside stem that creates space when he eventually bends it back toward the middle of the field.
A safety can't allow a tight end the size of Gronkowski to break in front of him in deep half alignment. Gronkowski will just use his size to shield the defender away from the ball for an easy catch. That means the deep safety has to be accurate with his angles.
The Patriots' favorite version of the seam route will have a bunch formation to left of the field with Gronkowski standing up just outside the left tackle. Receiver Julian Edelman is in the slot to Gronkowski's left and Danny Amendola is split to the far sideline.
Kenbrell Thompkins is split wide right with running back Brandon Bolden behind right tackle Marcus Cannon and Brady in the shotgun.
At the snap, Edelman and Amendola run a combination route with Amendola crossing in at 10 yards and Edelman cutting out right inside of him. On the other side of the field, Thompkins runs a deep in, with Bolden going out into the pattern or helping to block, depending on whether the opposing team blitzes.
The play is designed to get the ball to Gronkowski down the seam of the field on a vertical route. The seam route basically is a go route with adjustments depending on coverage.
Against man coverage, Gronkowski will try to beat his man with his speed. Against Cover 2, he needs to split the safeties to create a throwing lane. Against Cover 3, he needs to adjust his route wide, and against Cover 4, he needs to break off the route underneath.
Teams try to knock Gronkowski off his route at the line of scrimmage, but as big as he is, it rarely happens.
With the Steelers likely to play a lot of press coverage in their quarter package and having only one single high safety, Brady will take a shot or two with Gronkowski deep and down the middle of the field on the shotgun 3 wide tight end seam route Sunday.
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The event begins at 6 p.m. April 6 at the Christopher Conference Center, 20 N. Plaza Blvd. Advance tickets are $35 for adults and $20 for children age 9 and younger. Tickets will not be available at the door on the evening of the event.
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Geraldine M. Aschliman, 88, of Hickory, N.C., and formerly of Bluffton and Vera Cruz, passed away at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2013, at the Trinity Ridge Lutheran Home in Hickory, N.C.
She was a homemaker and was employed at Franklin Electric for 10 years.
She was born Jan. 30, 1925, in Adams County, to Calvin Rauch and Leah Steffen Rauch. She married Gerald Aschliman June 30, 1951, in Bluffton. He preceded her in death June 21, 1985.
Survivors include four sisters, Evelyn Meyer and Freda LaMott, both of Monroeville; Garnett Martin of Bluffton; and Doris (Don) McClurg of Richmond.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, at Goodwin-Cale & Harnish Memorial Chapel with Larry Sprinkle officiating. Calling hours are from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at the memorial chapel. Burial will be at Six Mile Cemetery.
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Colorado Democratic lawmakers face recall efforts for votes on gun control. The voters of Colorado need to take their state back from the liberals before they turn into another quagmire like California.
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- deepthinker May 11, 2013 at 7:59 am
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Well now they are seeing the affects of how they voted to infringe upon the US Constitution. Here is hoping this dim wit loses and becomes a very bad memory for those of you who live in Colorado.
- hisham May 11, 2013 at 10:32 am
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I'm sure there are far more libturds in the Colorado Legislature who need to be turned out on their ears than just this one dicktard.
- ooddballz May 11, 2013 at 1:21 pm
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As I read it, mayor blooming idiot is spending millions to support these morons.
Hope it puts a serious dent in his finances.
- hisham May 11, 2013 at 2:49 pm
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I think a really good way we can help him is to stop buy his crap, reading his publications, visiting NYC, and listening to his news networks. That should impact his bottom line a little bit.
- jukin May 15, 2013 at 5:29 am
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Nope, we are spending millions. Bloomberg is making all of that money of of the QE4ever. This is all on our dime.
- whiskeyriver May 11, 2013 at 5:31 pm
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Any proud American in Colorado is welcome to move south a couple of hundred miles, we need their help in keeping New Mexico a gun totin', Bible thumpin' state. They would help offset the loons who have moved here from New York and California, who are trying to turn my state into the same kind of shithole they left to begin with.
- sa_rose May 12, 2013 at 12:54 pm
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Same here in Texas. EVERYONE comes here then tries to change US. Well if yu hated where you were before, why do you want to recreate it here? That applies to immigranst (legal and otherwise) northerners, everyone. Welcome to Texas. Now get the hell out!
- sifi May 12, 2013 at 1:47 pm
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Like the mussulman, it's all about eventual domination.
- Ruben May 11, 2013 at 9:40 pm
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A quagmire like California? We have too many liberal transplants from California who escaped from their self-inflicted hell and are now piling up the briquettes, dousing them in lighter fluid and getting ready to light the same fire here in CO.
- hisham May 12, 2013 at 1:29 pm
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They're not escaping! They're expanding just like a colony of termites. They wait for their new queen to emerge and then they swarm to a new location where they take up residence and destroy everything in sight. Then they bitch and moan about the destruction and devour the old queen, called a "Hag," at this time and they wait for a new queen to emerge and the cycle of destruction begins anew. These creatures are more closely related to the cockroach than they are to ants, bees, or wasps and this probably accounts for their bitter and nasty behavior and their distaste for anything good and pure. The easiest way to exterminate this obnoxious creature it to show it its own reflection in a mirror and then force it to work for its own shit as opposed to the collective's and this will usually scare it to death. Or you can do what I do and burn its preferred habitats to the ground and then soak the ground with gasoline and then burn that!
- poppajoe49 May 12, 2013 at 4:28 am
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Almost makes me wish I still lived in CO. I would love to be part of a good recall campaign and revolt.
- DefHarryMelon May 12, 2013 at 7:10 am
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Again with the TIPS! Speaking of the very progressive state of colorado, which no longer gets a proper spelling, it is now legal to kill babies that refuse to die during the abortion attempted by their mother and her wonderful doctor, much like that wonderful gosnell fakker in Pennsylvania. http://girlsjustwannahaveguns.com/2013/05/colorado-decriminalizes-gosnell-abortion-methods-no-rights-for-unborns/
- Karmaa May 14, 2013 at 4:03 am
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We need a Tips section!!
OK here goes. I am sure that I wrote something that I can't find now, betting 5 bucks that at least one of the Mothers Day shooters in NO – who got 19 people, would have previous weapons charges. And ranting that IF we enforced the laws we have now, gun violence would be reduced by probably 99%.
Well, anyway – all of you owe me 5 bucks. A police news release says that this This NINETEEN year old punk, Akein Scott "has previously been arrested for illegal carrying of a weapon, illegal possession of a stolen firearm, resisting an officer, contraband to jail, illegal carrying of a weapon while in possession of a controlled dangerous substance and possession of heroin." http://tinyurl.com/cvklged
Why isn't his butt in JAIL? If they caught him with an illegal gun, regardless of whether he has been convicted or not, he should not be out of jail. His bond should have been so freaking high that he could never afford it. If he was convicted then he should have something like a mandatory 20-year sentence. Simple.
Anyway, you guys can owe me the $5. I may need to collect if Obama's IRS ever figures out who I am – yanno?
- poppajoe49 May 14, 2013 at 7:26 pm
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He's not in jail because he votes Democrat.
- Not so silent May 14, 2013 at 8:03 pm
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Man, you go away for a couple weeks, and the whole damn place falls apart, scandals, stupidity, and just when I thought it was safe, I find out Crowley is still here licking the floor…..:)
- jukin May 15, 2013 at 5:32 am
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Votes democrat and is black, BIRM.
All of us are equal, just some of us are more equal than others.
- sa_rose May 14, 2013 at 8:21 pm
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THis should be trumpeted from every rooftop, billboard, and media outlet with the explanation: " This is why new gun laws are irrelevant. You can't enforce the ones we have!"
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Regulatory reform has credibility deficit (Irish Times)
A whole range of issues, from the performance of senior officials to the dealings of the regulator with government, have not been subject to any public scrutiny.
As a result of this high-handed approach, the proposed reforms lack both authority and popular support and the Government is open to the accusation that it is availing of the crisis to put back in place a regulatory structure that, while more to the liking of the Department of Finance, is also a proven failure.
The proposal to reintegrate the regulation of the financial services sector back into the Central Bank proper represents a return to the situation that pertained until the establishment of the quasiindependent Irish Financial Services Regulatory Authority in 2003. No doubt, and hopefully correctly, the Government will argue that the new structure, while superficially similar, is markedly different to the one that existed prior to 2003.
But it must be remembered that the impetus behind the failed experiment in 2003 was a number of glaring regulatory failures, including scandals at National Irish Bank, Ansbacher and other offshore tax evasion schemes. In all cases the Central Bank demonstrated a bias towards preserving the reputation of Irish banks and the stability of the system over the rights of the consumer or the taxpayer, with disastrous consequences.
Yesterday's announcement – while no doubt timed to coincide with similar initiatives in the US and the EU leaders' summit – was also silent on the issue of the regulatory policy that the new body will implement. This presumably reflects the predicament in which the Government finds itself.
As an EU member, our interests are closely aligned, in theory, with other euro-zone states such as France and Germany which are seeking a tougher, more co-ordinated approach to regulation to prevent a repeat of the credit crisis. However, the links between our financial services industry and the City of London and Wall Street pull us in the other direction, along with the UK, towards retaining control over regulation. Once again, the Government has failed to explain its thinking in this regard.
If the latest regulatory regime is to be credible – both in the eyes of the Irish public and the international markets – the Government needs to spell out in some detail where the previous system failed and specify how the new structure will address these problems in the wider European context.


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U.S. employers expect to increase hiring in the third quarter of 2013, according to the third-quarter 2013 Manpower employment outlook survey released today by ManpowerGroup Inc. (NYSE: MAN).
Among U.S. employers surveyed, 22 percent expect to add to their workforces — the highest percentage of employers projecting an increase in hiring since before 2009 — and 6 percent expect a decline in payrolls during the third quarter of 2013. Seventy percent of employers anticipate making no change to staff levels and the remaining 2 percent are undecided about third-quarter hiring plans. This results in a net employment outlook of 12 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis, an increase of one percentage point from the second quarter as well as the year-ago third quarter.
U.S. employers have now conveyed a positive outlook for 15 straight quarters.
"Boring can be good to some degree because we are just constantly around something positive, but it's just not very aggressive growth," said Michael Doyle, Manpower vice president and general manager. "It is inching up slowly, which is obviously frustrating because we would like to see more momentum."
For the second consecutive quarter, all states and all metro areas anticipate positive hiring expectations. All 13 industry sectors also reported a net positive outlook. The best industries for hiring are leisure and hospitality at 30 percent, and wholesale and retail trade at 20 percent. Mining, construction, and professional and business services follow at 18 percent each. The worst industries were education and health services at 6 percent, and government at 9 percent.
Quarter-over-quarter, employers in the West expect a slight increase in hiring, while plans to add workers remain consistent among employers in the Northeast, Midwest and South. Compared to one year ago at this time, employers in the West project a slight increase in hiring in the third quarter, and employers in the Northeast, Midwest and South expect a relatively stable hiring environment.
"Continued uncertainty plays a critical role in hiring decisions, and employers are forced to function in a fast-moving business environment where local and global events impact employment strategies more than ever before," said Jonas Prising, ManpowerGroup president. "These new market conditions require employers to think differently about workforce models and the talent they need for business success. Many economic indicators pointed toward measured optimism during the first half of the year, and our third quarter data show a rise in hiring intentions that demonstrates improved demand for products and services."
ManpowerGroup's employment outlook survey includes responses from more than 18,000 U.S. employers.
In Canada, the seasonally adjusted net employment outlook is 9 percent, a slight decrease when compared with the outlook reported in the previous quarter. This outlook is also a three-percentage point drop from the outlook reported during the same time last year. However, results for the third quarter do represent some encouraging signs.
Twenty-one percent of the more than 1,900 Canadian employers surveyed plan to increase their payrolls in the third quarter of 2013, 6 percent anticipate cutbacks and 71 percent expect to maintain current staffing levels.
"Overall, a moderate national hiring climate is projected in the coming quarter," said Byrne Luft, vice president of operations for Manpower Canada. "While most industries are expected to see little change over the previous quarter, employers in the Transportation & Public Utilities and Construction sectors anticipate the strongest gains, especially in Western Canada. This is due in part to continued government infrastructure spending, in accordance with Canada's Economic Action Plan 2013."


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AT&T, Long Lines Transaction Applications Accepted for Filing
Download OptionsReleased: October 23, 2013
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Released: October 23, 2013
ULS File Nos. 0005865319 and 0005865320
IBFS File No. ITC-ASG-20130722-00241
Petitions to Deny Due:
November 6, 2013
Oppositions Due:
November 19, 2013
Replies Due:
November 26, 2013
INTRODUCTIONAT&T Inc. ("AT&T") and Long Lines Communications, LLC ("Long Lines" and, together with
AT&T, the "Applicants") have filed applications pursuant to sections 214 and 310(d) of the
Communications Act of 1934, as amended,1 seeking to assign 15 Personal Communications Service
("PCS") licenses and seven Advanced Wireless Services ("AWS-1") licenses from two wholly-owned
subsidiaries of Long Lines, LL License Holdings, LLC and LL License Holdings II, LLC, to an indirect,
wholly-owned subsidiary of AT&T.2 The subject licenses encompass parts of Iowa, Minnesota,
Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. The Applicants also seek to assign an international section
214 authorization held by Long Lines Wireless LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Long Lines, to the
same indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of AT&T. In addition, Long Lines would transfer approximately
18,000 subscribers, along with network equipment and other assets in and around northwestern Iowa, to
AT&T as part of the proposed transaction. The Applicants assert that, as a result of this transaction, Long
Lines' subscribers, who currently receive "2G" service, would gain access to a range of products and
services available on AT&T's "4G" network.
Preliminary review of the applications indicates that, pursuant to the proposed transaction, AT&T
would acquire 10 to 50 megahertz of spectrum in 110 counties in 24 Cellular Market Areas ("CMAs")
across parts of Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Post-transaction, AT&T
would hold a maximum of 145 megahertz of spectrum in these market areas.
1 47 U.S.C. 214, 310(d).
2 The licenses held by LL License Holdings, LLC and LL License Holdings II, LLC would be assigned, just prior to
closing, to LL Acquisition Company, LLC, which currently is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Long Lines. At
closing, ownership of LL Acquisition Company, LLC would be transferred to AT&T.
SECTION 310(d) APPLICATIONSThe applications for assignment of licenses from Long Lines to AT&T have been assigned the
following file numbers:
File No.
Lead Call Sign00058653193
LL License Holdings, LLC
LL Acquisition Company, LLC
LL License Holdings II, LLC LL Acquisition Company, LLC
SECTION 214 APPLICATIONThe application for consent to the assignment of an international section 214 authorization has
been assigned the following file number:
File No.
Authorization Holder
Authorization NumberITC-ASG-20130722-00241
Long Lines Wireless LLC LL Acquisition
Company, LLC
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more stringent ex parte procedures in particular proceedings if the public interest so requires. We
announce that this proceeding will be governed by permit-but-disclose ex parte procedures that are
applicable to non-restricted proceedings under section 1.1206 of the Commission's rules.5
Parties making oral ex parte presentations are directed to the Commission's ex parte rules.
Parties are reminded that memoranda summarizing the presentation must contain the presentation's
substance and not merely list the subjects discussed.6 More than a one- or two-sentence description of the
views and arguments presented is generally required.7 Other rules pertaining to oral and written
presentations are set forth in section 1.1206(b) as well.8
GENERAL INFORMATIONThe assignment applications have been found, upon initial review, to be acceptable for filing.
The Commission reserves the right to return any application if, upon further examination, it is determined
to be defective and not in conformance with the Commission's rules or policies.
Interested parties must file petitions to deny no later than
November 6, 2013. Persons and
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proceeding, including seeking access to any confidential information that may be filed under a protective
3 The Applicants have designated File No. 0005865319 as the lead application.
4 47 C.F.R. 1.1200(a).
6 See 47 C.F.R. 1.1206(b)(1).
7 See id.
8 47 C.F.R. 1.1206(b).
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text: Hi Gang, Since there was some discussion on the minutes, and it's on the agenda tonight, I thought I'd mention that I'm almost done with my action item of going through them to fix any inconsistencies. The revised versions are just to the right of the current ones, so it's easy to pop them open and compare them. There is even one sample of how they might look if they were posted to wiki pages. There were a few errors like missing motions, or quorum miscounts, but mostly it involved adding missing agenda items, and cleaning up the formatting so they were easier to read. Note though that we have no official formatting requirements. Also I can't say that the board will even adopt all the revised versions, but I guess we will talk about that tonight. If you are interested it would be helpful to have some extra eyes go over them and see if I missed anything. They're at: https://www.eugenemakerspace.com/wiki/Sites/EmsMinutes Ciao, Clif Rick Osgood wrote: > I forgot to reply-all on the last message, so I am re-sending it here: > > I believe the wiki is in HTTPS format only. The result you get the > warning is because the certificate for the wiki is self signed. You > can just ignore that since you aren't submitting any sensitive data to > the wiki site. > > In regards to the formatting, I think that should be a topic of > discussion during the membership meeting next week. Everyone could > have a different opinion about the formatting or even about if they > think formatting of minutes is important at all. So it would probably > be best to hear everyone's thoughts and we can just go by what the > majority thinks. If you like that idea let me know and I'll add it to > my agenda for things to discuss during that meeting. > > On Mon, Mar 12, 2012 at 3:54 PM, InEugene<EMAIL HIDDEN> wrote: > >> Hi Rick, >> >> Is that supposed to be https or http, because I got a "The site's security >> certificate is not trusted!" when I clicked on the link. Also, I'd >> personally like to see the minutes posted in the wiki itself instead of an >> downloaded ODT file. Just for ease of use. >> >> -Nathan >> >> >> >> On 3/12/2012 9:14 AM, Rick Osgood wrote: >> >>> I just wanted to let everyone know that our minutes from our past >>> board meetings are online if anyone is interested. You can view them >>> here: >>> >>> https://www.eugeneweb.com/wiki/Sites/EmsMinutes >>> >>> We are trying to keep this list updated after each board meeting. Let >>> me know if you have trouble accessing them. >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Discuss mailing list >>> EMAIL HIDDEN >>> http://eugenemakerspace.com/mailman/listinfo/com.eugenemakerspace.discuss >>> >>> >> _______________________________________________ >> Discuss mailing list >> EMAIL HIDDEN >> http://eugenemakerspace.com/mailman/listinfo/com.eugenemakerspace.discuss >> > _______________________________________________ > Discuss mailing list > EMAIL HIDDEN > http://eugenemakerspace.com/mailman/listinfo/com.eugenemakerspace.discuss >


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Following the release of explosive e-mails this morning linking Gov. Chris Christies office to the George Washington Bridge lane closings, political opponents, commentators and pundits around the web are abuzz with talk of what it will mean for the popular governors future, particularly his chances of becoming president.
A roundup of the early reactions is below. See our Capitol Quickies blog for more statements.
The e-mails prove that Christies loyalists closed the bridge deliberately as political retribution, not as a traffic study as claimed. They display an almost comical venality bordering on outright sociopathy. And they will probably destroy Christies chances in 2016. -- The Daily Intelligencer on NyMag.com
The New Jersey governor's presidential prospects are bound to take a hit over politically motivated retribution. --National Journal
If the governor is not directly involved, certainly the people in his office who he supervises seem to be directly involved. ... The governor is responsible for the people who work for him -- state Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg on PolitickerNJ
Molehills can grow into mountains in politics. This is now a serious problem for Christie. -- The Fix political blog on WashingtonPost.com
The email chain takes Bridgegate, as the saga has inevitably been dubbed, from the level of a local inconvenience for Christie to a potentially major scandal involving his inner team and questioning his political motivations and judgment. ... The suggestion that his top staff might have been actively involved in a vindictive move against a Democratic small-town mayor, causing grief for thousands of New Jersey residents, could be caustic for the governor. -- The Guardian
Christie has fired incompetent aides before and walked away with no visible scars. Honestly, this story might move him even closer to a presidential run. ... Christie's got 12 to 18 months before it would be prudent to declare a run, when he can blow off the legislature and take non-Fort Lee-related questions from Iowans. -- Slate.com
Its not impossible for Christie to move past this, but the key here is to take this utterly seriously. To some, this story might seem like a small thing. And maybe it will blow over. But there is potential here for this scandal to plague him for a long, long time. He had better take it seriously. -- The Daily Caller
Bridgegate has escalated into a genuine scandal for the New Jersey governor, who looks thuggish, corrupt, and utterly unsuited for national politics. -- The Daily Beast
It also sets our state back another 20 years. Were now the brunt of misconduct jokes throughout the country. -- Fort Lee Mayor Mark Sokolich on NorthJersey.com
These revelations are troubling for any public official, but they also indicate what we've come to expect from Governor Christie when people oppose him, he exacts retribution. -- chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman (D-Fla.), on NJ.com
While not the most earth-shattering of scandals, the sheer pettiness of the scheme could sour voters on Christie, who has tried to shed his image as a bully. -- The Week


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Fire heavily damaged a home at 402 N. 34th St. in Springfield about 5:45 p.m. Tuesday. Firefighters from Battle Creek and the Air National Guard assisted Springfield Public Safety Officers. The cause is under investigation.
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Battle Creek police have reported the following cases:
? A man, 35, was arrested after his girlfriend's son, 12, said he was assaulted in the first block of Arbor Street about 3:28 p.m. Monday.
? A man, 41, was arrested after his girlfriend, 26, said she was assaulted in the first block of Review Avenue about 4:47 p.m. Monday.
FOUR INJURIED: Four people sustained minor injuries in a two-car accident at 3:10 p.m. Monday at Emmett Street and Capital Avenue Northeast, according to Battle Creek police. Officers said Mark Nicholls, 54, of Battle Creek, was westbound on Emmett Street and Brook-Lynn Brown-Tackett, 20, was eastbound and attempted to turn left, when the cars collided. Both drivers and two children, ages 2 and 4, were taken to Bronson Battle Creek.
BREAK-INS: (Values in parentheses) ? Garfield Avenue, 100 block: gun ($900).
THEFTS: ? Rite Aid Pharmacy, 30 E. Columbia Ave.: merchandise ($20). ? Kmart, 200 Capital Ave. S.W.: merchandise ($60), one arrested. ? City Cab, 60 S. Woodlawn Ave.: fare ($22).


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Fire crews late Wednesday responded to a report of a possible explosion at a Taco Bell in Kings Beach, where authorities say firecrackers may have been thrown inside the restaurant's backdoor.
No injuries are reported.
The call came in about 9:40 p.m. Tuesday for the Taco Bell, 8491 N. Lake Blvd. in Kings Beach. ...


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Kim Kardashian will step back into the spotlight following the birth of her first child, North last month ahead of her little sister Kylie Jenner's 16th birthday to avoid stealing the spotlight at her party, slated for August 17.
The Keeping Up With The Kardashians babe is said to be keen to attend but is wary of making it her debut back on the scene on Kylie's big night, after avoiding being seen for nearly two months, as she doesn't want to steal her little sister's thunder.
"Believe it or not, it's not all about Kim," a source told the New York Daily News. "She really wants to go to Kylie's party, and when it comes to the family, Kris wants everyone there. Kim is just working with Kris to figure out the best plan of action."
Following her return to the spotlight it's believed the new mum will be making appearance on her mum Kris Jenner's TV talk show, though won't be discussing anything too personal as she continues her efforts to be more private following the birth of her first child.
"Kris won't ask anything that Kim can't make money off of in the future," the insider went on. "They'll keep it light and just talk diet and exercise. No baby photo will be shown."
Kylie Jenner: Turning sweet 16 later this summer (WENN)
While Kim might be concentrating on motherhood, the insider claims plans for her new home are also a focus for the brunette beauty. She purchased an $11 million Bell Air mansion last year but the couple are yet to move in after extensive renovations plans, but after months of work they're said to be close to making it their new home.
"She ripped out the entire interior and started over," a close friend claimed, with West reportedly the one who was unhappy with the deco.
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The door opened and the same girl from before brought in a folded
fabric. She set it on the bed and looked at Sylvia,
"In an hour, you will come down to eat. Here is something that Master has provided for you to wear." She turned stiffly and walked out, locking the door behind her. Sylvia sat rigid, terrified of the grisly girl. She unfolded the article and saw that it was a dress. It was a creamy blue colored gown, floor-length with a velvety grey vine-like pattern stretching from top to bottom. It was gorgeous, but Sylvia was confused as to why he would have given her something so nice to wear. Perhaps she couldn't find the strength to accept the truth in the situation.
She descended slowly down the spiraling stone staircase, stone
walls on either side keeping her from seeing anything around the
corner. At the end she saw the girl and another waiting. The
other was shorter, younger than the first girl, with black hair
and the same grey, glazed-over eyes.
"Come." The blonde one said. They turned simultaneously and began walking down the hallway at the end of the room. Sylvia warily followed. Through a larger door at the end they went where a table sat in the light of the moon. Tall blue and silver curtains swayed and candle flames danced rapidly to the light breeze. Few plates of food and a basket of bread sat on the table, with an empty one waiting for her. He was at the end of the long table, standing and observing her. Sylvia mustered the courage to speak.
"I'm dreaming, aren't I?" He grinned, and began to walk towards her.
"Please, sit." He pulled out the chair and motioned for her to come. She did, and he slid in the seat for her. Sylvia had tied the vial tightly to her inner thigh, and was feeing its coolness now. She became nervous that he somehow knew. She swallowed hard, and told herself it was all just a dream. "Now, eat. I know you have questions, but you are undoubtedly famished." It was true, Sylvia was hungry. Deep within, though, she felt that she shouldn't eat. She feared it might be a trick for she found out early on how full this place was of deception.
"How do I know that I can trust it? Trust you? That if I eat it I won't turn into one of your ghoulish slaves?" She looked him in the eyes but then quickly looked away out of fear. He chuckled.
"Sylvia, do you think I would bring you here just to be a worker? No, no these servants are not slaves. They chose this life."
"I highly doubt that." The air felt heavy and tense, but Sylvia couldn't stop herself from casting scrutiny. It was highly unlike her. "I'm sorry, truly. I just want to go home." Her eyes remained down; it was best to keep on his good side she decided.
"Sylvia, you are home." A large cool hand pressed on her shoulder. She flinched and looked up at him once again, not pulling away.
"What?" She asked with a pang of dread. He smiled gently.
"You belong here… with me." Sylvia wanted to protest, but instead turned away and shrugged off his hand. His gentleness was perplexing; 'shouldn't he be forcing me to be his bride or slave?' she asked herself. Sylvia suddenly felt nauseous and weak with hunger, and stretched for a slice of bread. It felt and smelled safe, she thought. The prince watched silently and grinned as she began tearing off pieces and eating them. He admired how her long dark wavy hair and pale slender arms looked in the moon light, only wishing he would again look into her silvery blue eyes.
"You're evil, aren't you?" She asked suddenly.
"It depends. Why do you ask?" Sylvia thought of how she could respond without offending him.
"I just get that vibe from you." She didn't want to tell him how frightening his appearance was or the fact that he lived in a large eerie castle with seemingly undead servants; although he was probably well aware of that.
Sylvia had many questions but couldn't make herself ask anymore. She picked at what was on the table until her hunger subsided. They sat in silence.
"Won't you eat?" She asked him. He had been standing behind her the whole time. He walked around and sat in the chair to her left.
"I will later, Sylvia. Have you finished?" She nodded. He tilted his head and narrowed his eyes at her. "You're lying… but I will let you go if you wish. You must be exhausted; I didn't expect you to come as soon as you woke."
"Were… were you watching me?" She was horrified at the thought.
"It's hard for me to explain, and right now isn't a good time for you to know. You need sleep… perhaps tomorrow I will tell you." Sylvia stood; he did as well, and said
"Goodnight. Thank you for the food." She turned to leave but he grasped her wrist and turned her to him. Her heart quickened.
"Sylvia," he paused and stared at her for a moment, "sleep well. I will be here if you need anything." She nodded and backed away until he let go, then she turned and quickly left the room. She began running through the hallway and up the stairs, slamming the bedroom door behind her. Her heart was racing and her head spinning. She fell to the bed and curled up beneath the heavy covers. She wanted to cry, but she felt watched and confused, almost angry. Sylvia placed the vial under her pillow and closed her eyes. Owls called for each other in the distance, and down below even the chirps of frogs and bugs seemed far away. She was afraid to blow out the candles, afraid not to see if anything crept into her room.
Sylvia dozed off for a little while, but couldn't sleep because she was anxious for it. She thought that if she went to sleep she would wake up in her own bed at home to see the sun streaming in through the old windows. It felt like she had been there a week already, but in reality it had only been a few hours.
The presence of something in the room made Sylvia peek from under the covers. She saw the fairy coming. Sylvia sat up and smiled at her.
"You haven't done it yet? Why?" She asked impatiently.
"I haven't had the opportunity."
"Well your chance is now. He's downstairs sitting at the desk next to the hallway entrance. You can sneak behind him and take it." Sylvia's eyes widened.
"What if he sees me?"
"The effect is almost instant, just take in quickly." Sylvia got up with the vial in hand and slowly opened the door.
"I'll be waiting." The fairy whispered as she flew out the window. Sylvia slipped the potion down the front of the dress and walked silently downstairs. There he sat just as the fairy said, writing, but as she reached up he turned around and smiled. Sylvia's heart sunk.
"Couldn't sleep?" He said softly as he began walking towards her. She was frozen. He looked concerned; her face was full of fear and almost losing color. "Sylvia you look ill…" He stared at her for a moment, reading her. Sylvia's cheeks grew hot. He then placed his hands on either side of her face and drew closer, "are you so afraid of me?" he whispered. An odd sensation came over her when he was so close; it frightened her to feel that way. She slapped away his hands and took a few steps back. His face hardened.
"I'm going home, I don't belong here and you know it." She produced the vial and quickly pulled the cork. His eyes widened,
"NO!" He yelled angrily, but she turned it up and in one swallow it was gone. She looked back at him just as he grabbed her hand with a growl. He clenched his teeth at her for a moment before he was overcome with pain. She saw how his face changed and gasped with horror. He clutched his chest and fell to his knees. Was he dying?
"I'm sorry!" She backed away from him and tears began falling as she dropped the bottle to the floor and ran for the door. She didn't stop running, even when the fairy called to her. Sylvia cleared the field before tripping over a tree root and slamming to the ground.
"Sylvia what's the matter?" The fairy shouted when she finally caught up. She stood crying,
"You killed him! You said it would put him to sleep but he's dying!"
"No Sylvia! He'll be fine I swear! I know it looked painful, but he will wake up from it in a half hour, unless one of his servants brings him an antidote. Sylvia we don't have much time, we need to go, now!" Sylvia followed her through thick brush and a creek, unlike the path she took to get there. When they came to old castle ruins, they stopped. Sylvia was desperate to catch her breath. Their eyes met with horror when two wolves' howls pierced through the night. "We're here, that old arched doorway will take you back."
"What about you? Won't he punish you?" She smiled.
"It was the risk I had to take. Now, go!" Sylvia thanked her and prayed she truly was a good fairy before stepping through the doorway.
It was dark and the moon was gone for the night. The sky was beginning to lighten and spread its bright morning colors across the sky. Sylvia did not awake in front of the hill, but just outside of her house by the howling of her forlorn dogs. She took a moment to stare at her familiar surroundings before she ran shouting joyously, almost being taken down by her overly excited dogs. Steam was rolling from the bathroom as Sylvia took a long, hot shower repeating to herself "it's over, it's over."
She made her way to the bedroom and collapsed on the bed with a victorious grin across her face. She was fast asleep thinking of how sweet it is to be home.
The prince pulled himself up off of the floor, finding his wolves and servants standing before him. One had given him the antidote.
"Find her." He growled. They took off and in a moment he was alone. His chest ached and his head pounded, but he made his way back to his own bedroom on the third floor. He stared over the land from his wide window that oversaw everything, listening to the howl of the wolves beginning the hunt. He knew it was too late, for she was being helped by the fairy that gave her the potion.
He stumbled to his cabinet filled with medicinal herbs and created a concoction to ease his pain. He sat in a chair in the moonlight, wondering what could happen next now that she was gone. He had no idea if the fairy truly sent Sylvia home or not and if she didn't, their world would come to ruin soon.
The crystal sphere sitting on the table lit up. She had made it home and was falling asleep; this was wonderful news. He was still angry about being poisoned, but thankful that she could still return. He picked up the crystal ball and looked into her dreams. He saw his self, she was dreaming of him.
Sylvia was fast asleep with strange dreams that were connected to nothing that had just happened, until she saw the prince. She was standing in the lake staring up at the immense castle. The water was steaming and glowing green, but felt nice and warm. He was standing on the shore in his long cloak. His black hair was moving in the breeze and his piercing gaze made her still, but not afraid. His expression was calm and warming. He began walking towards her in the water and placed his hands on her shoulders.
"I need you back here, Sylvia."
"Why?" She asked softly. He said nothing as his hand reached up and brushed the hair from her cheek.
"Come, stay with me." He whispered "I need you." He moved in closer and kissed her on the cheek. She stood still, her heart pounding. "Our world is tumbling down…"
Sylvia woke up to the sun streaming in through the curtains, confused and disconnected from reality. She knew it really was him, but was wondering if it could be a trick. She was, however, thankful he was alive, but also angry that the events last night weren't a dream, and the adventure wasn't over. As she got up and began getting dressed, something stuck in her head. Something she knew was a sign that he truly needed her, a name; Mythaeus.
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OXFORD – Shepard Smith of Fox News is heading to Oxford, confident that the presidential debate will take place as planned.
"The debate is going to happen," Smith said during a phone interview at midday Thursday.
Republican John McCain on Wednesday suspended his campaign and suggested that the debate be canceled so he could work on the financial bailout plan in Washington. Democrat Barack Obama said the debate should take place as scheduled Friday night.
Smith, a Holly Springs native who attended Ole Miss, predicted that an agreement on the financial bailout plan would be reached no later than before the markets open Friday, thus allowing both candidates to get to Oxford in time for the debate.
He described McCain's announcement as a campaign move. Because he was slipping in the polls, Smith said, "he called for a timeout."
Smith also noted that because foreign policy is McCain's strength, the candidate might be worried that the economy would overshadow whatever he says Friday, meaning "he's done his strongest suit with no coattails."
Smith plans to be in Oxford for the big event, even if rains predicted along the East Coast today shut down airports. "Come hell or high water," he said, "if there's a debate, I'll be in Oxford."
Smith, who has anchored "The Fox Report" on Fox News for the past nine years, got his start in journalism at Ole Miss. He recently bought a house in Oxford and tries to fly in for home football games. He said he hopes to bring Oxford and Ole Miss to his audience in a way unlike any other journalist there.
"Nobody believes in Oxford more than I do. That's sort of my message," he said.
Besides anchoring his 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. shows, he'll also host his 4 p.m. radio show and work on The Strategy Room, which is based on the Web. And he's got to cover the debate, too.
"I've got to work. I won't be having any fun on Friday. I mean, work is fun, but I won't be having any Oxford fun," he said.
Smith has been too busy covering the country's financial crisis to come to Oxford early to film features about the town and university, as he'd planned to do.
"I haven't been able to do that sort of preparation, but we're reading and studying and talking to these candidates every day," Smith said.
In between discussing the candidates, he plans to talk Oxford and Ole Miss and their histories, because the debate will be a showcase for the community and university, he said.
"People have mostly let go of the past. They've (put) our past to museums, where they belong. We don't have Colonel Reb anymore because it's divisive. We don't wave (the Confederate) flag anymore because it's divisive. We're a modern, culturally diverse community, and we're not stuck in our old ways," Smith said.
Oxford and the university's welcoming, positive spirit should greet visitors warmly, Smith said.
"We have a saying in Oxford: 'We may not win every football game, but we've never lost a party,'" Smith said. "We know how to be hospitable. That's just a part of our culture."


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Archive for Thursday, August 30, 2001
Winifred L. Mosser
Graveside services for Winifred L. Mosser, 95, Boulder, Colo., were Tuesday, Aug. 28, at Mt. View Memorial Park, Boulder, Colo.
Mrs. Mosser died Thursday, Aug. 23, 2001, in Boulder.
She was born Oct. 29, 1905, in Boulder, the daughter of Henry Lawrence and Mattie Seller. Her family farmed in the Linwood area for 27 years.
She married Charles L. Mosser in 1925 in Boulder. He survives of the home.
The family suggests memorials to First Presbyterian Church of Boulder, 1820 15th St., Boulder, CO 80302.
Howe Mortuary, Boulder, was in charge of arrangements.
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An image from Harry Bliss' second 'Bailey' book, 'Bailey at the Museum,' which publishes Sept. 1. / Reprinted by permission of Scholastic Inc.
Harry Bliss with his dog, Penny, who provided inspiration for the illustrator's latest children's book. / Alex Bliss
I'd never planned on being a picture book artist or a cartoonist. I studied painting and had every intention of living in Paris with Modigliani, Lautrec and Picasso, but alas, they were dead and the art world of the 1990s was, by and large, crap. After I left college, I began illustrating book jackets. I had a great deal of liberty illustrating jackets and found I could tap into my painterly instincts. Also, I liked reading manuscripts in my local bar in Philly. Everyone else was busy at their 9 to 5 job and there I was, sipping martinis and reading mysteries research.
I moved to New York in 1996 and after being inspired by a collection of Charles Addams cartoons, I created and submitted a few cartoon samples to The New Yorker magazine. The editor seemed to like my work. My first cover ran on New Years Day, 1998.
It was the great New Yorker artist and Caldecot-winning children's author, William Steig, who first planted the children's book seed in my head. We corresponded and at one point he asked if I needed a children's book agent. Normally I'd have said 'no' but this was Steig and when Steig mentions an agent, you go meet the agent. A year later, in 1999, I had the same literary agent as William Steig. In 2000, I illustrated a book by Steig, Which Would You Rather Be! Im very proud of this collaboration and the book is a favorite with kids when I visit elementary schools.
Thirteen years later and 12 books under my belt, it was time for Bailey. Dogs often populated my books, peripherally, yet readers remarked how much they wanted to see a Bliss dog book. I began paying particular attention to my dog, Penny to all dogs research. Also, I revisited my childhood love for Snoopy and, in time, the sketches took form.
What I tried to do with Bailey is quite simple: create a lovable character who screws up. Bailey is sweet, no doubt, yet his doggie instincts get him into hot water. It's a logical metaphor for childhood.
The next Bailey book, to be published Sept. 1, is Bailey at the Museum. It is better than the first Bailey book because it's crushingly sweet. Halfway through working on this second book, I called my agent and insisted she pursue a plush Bailey doll to license, not to make merchandising money, but because I WANTED A BAILEY DOLL!
There is great compassion and empathy in these Bailey books. This is very important to me because our world is getting busier with each passing day and the pressures are beginning to stifle an integral part of our collective humanity. We all (kids and adults) need to slow down and listen to the spirit of Bailey, perhaps rediscover a little peace, love and understanding three of his most endearing traits.
Harry Bliss is an artist and writer of childrens books, and a cartoonist. He lives in Burlington.


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Arthur, Queen Victoria's 3rd Son
Arthur William Patrick Albert was Earl of Sussex and Duke of Connaught. Queen Victoria's nine children were Princess Victoria "Vicky" of Great Britain (Princess Royal) 1840-1901, King Edward VII of Great Britain 1841-1910, Princess Alice of Great Britain 1843-1878, Prince Alfred "Affie" of Great Britain (Duke of Edinburgh and later Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha) 1844-1900, Princess Helena Augusta Victoria "Lenchen" of Great Britain 1846-1923, Princess Louise of Great Britain 1848-1939, Prince Arthur of Great Britain (1st Duke of Connaught) 1850-1942, Prince Leopold of Great Britain (Duke of Albany) 1853-1884, and Princess Beatrice of Great Britain 1857-1944.
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