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Chelsea Handler, the lone woman talk show host, bid adieu to the E! network.
"I want to say thank you to every single person that showed up for me today, and every single person that showed up for me in the last seven years or probably longer," Handler said during the final show of "Chelsea Lately."
"I don't know how long it's been. It seems like a long time. But, everybody who works on this show, the crew, and the sound people that have to deal with my moods, my good moods and my bad moods, the bad people I dated and the good people I dated, I'm really, really appreciative that I have been given this opportunity by E," she said.
The last hour of the late night talk show included appearances by Sandra Bullock, Miley Cyrus, Melissa McCarthy, Dave Grohl, 50 Cent, Gerard Butler, Fergie, Tim Gunn, Kate Beckinsale, and even a nude shower fight with Ellen Degeneres.
Handler has teamed up with Netflix for a new talk show that will debut in 2016. Earlier this year, Netflix announced that Handler would bring "unfiltered opinions" and special guests to the streaming platform that has seen its popularity continue to grow thanks to original content like "House of Cards" and "Orange is the New Black."[wsj-responsive-sandbox id = "0" ]


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In this interesting op-ed theoretical physicist Mark Buchanan argues that Economists Have a Lot to Learn From the Weather. I could not agree more.
He makes the case that most modern economists dismiss the inherent instability of economy. That they are wrapped up in tidy models of how the everything is supposed to work. Meanwhile the real economy spins and gyrates all around them. These same economists then wonder why it is that their predictions often are wrong. Though as you may have noticed they rarely admit to their mistakes.
I believe, as it seems Mr. Buchanan does, that there is nothing inherently special about economics versus any other part of the universe. Like weather which allocates energy derived from the sun (mostly) in the fairly closed system that is planet Earth, economics is the study of the distribution of wealth, which as you may have noticed is also subject to both fair winds and gales.
It can even be argued that wealth really comes from nature itself, but I won't go into that now.
I believe that nature is full of useful metaphors for economics beyond just weather.
For instance, a managed economy can be thought of as similar to a river with engineered banks. Dykes and berms are built up along a river to channel it away from towns and into irrigation ducts, but sooner or later mother nature always makes her presence known. A flood comes. Though the levees and berms may have held for years, one day they fail and the river rushes into the countryside.
In this metaphor the levy engineers can be thought of as the central banks, the river breakthrough as a recession or a depression. Had there never been a levy in the first place the flood would have been much smaller and would have been shorter in duration. The waters would have receded and a welcome layer of silt would have renewed the soil.
Instead the berms (economic actions created and manipulated by the Fed) eventually let forth a torrent (a recession) that destroys everything in its path and which goes farther out across the plain than the flood would have had man just left the shores of the river alone.
Sure without the levees and dykes floods would still come, and sure some land would be unusable often because of these floods, but overall the dislocation for the river community year to year would be less.
Hydrodynamics and aerodynamics have much in common. Essentially they are the study of swirls and the distribution of energy. Economics is the same. Money swirls here and there. Wealth (not just money but wealth) is accumulated and is dispersed. To the degree that we intervene this living system is mutated and often creates unintended consequences.
If indeed the economy is similar fundamentally to the weather or to a river, perhaps it would be wisest to accept that we will likely never be able to control it, or even understand it completely. Perhaps we should learn to bend to the economy instead trying to make the economy bend to us.

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The Rancho Santa Fe homeowners association president ousted earlier this year after she questioned the $290,000 salary of the general manager has been reinstated.
The HOA board — reconstituted after an election that featured campaign signs, websites and even a political action committee — voted 4-3 on Thursday to put Ann Boon back into the leadership role.
The board also voted 4-3 to appoint board member Craig McAllister vice president, and unanimously selected newcomer Kim Eggleston as treasurer. The three will begin their officer duties July 3.
Current board president Phil Wilkinson and board members Rochelle Putnam and Jerry Yahr opposed Boon's selection as president.
"The three of us voted for me to stay as president simply to maintain continuity. We've accomplished an awful lot in the last four months, and a lot in the last year," Wilkinson said. "Things were blown out of proportion, but at the end of the day, it's an HOA. We are all working together towards the common benefit of the covenant."
Boon said she is excited to start the new year as president.
"We have a very full agenda ahead of us. The board accomplished a lot the past year. It's a very strong board. I think we will be very productive in the year ahead," Boon said. "I was certainly working toward this and hoping for it, and I think the hundreds of people that supported me publicly were hoping for it also."
Eggleston, who campaigned with Boon on a platform of transparency and fiscal prudence, said, "I think our primary responsibility as board members is to be good stewards of homeowners dues and do everything we can do to enhance homeowner value."
McAllister said, "My selection (as vice president) is completely secondary to putting Ann Boon back into the rightful position… I believe her election — where she got over 800 votes — was a repudiation of her removal."
A request for proposals was recently sent to a handful of executive search firms to help find a replacement for departing manager Pete Smith, who went on medical leave after Boon questioned his salary. He asked never to be in the same room as Boon again, and will retire at the end of the month.Copyright © 2017, The San Diego Union-Tribune


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Former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi said on Tuesday that Italy would be forced to leave the euro zone unless the European Central Bank gets more powers to ensure lower borrowing costs.
"If Germany doesn't accept that the ECB must be a real central bank, if interest rates don't come down, we will be forced to leave the euro and return to our own currency in order to be competitive," Berlusconi said in comments reported by Italian news agencies Ansa and Agi. (Reuters)


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An update rollup is available for Internet Explorer for Windows Embedded Compact 7. This rollup resolves the security issues that are described in the following articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
- 2643584 MS12-006: Vulnerability in SSL/TLS could allow information disclosure: January 10, 2012
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Download informationThe Windows Embedded Compact 7 Monthly Update (December 2015) is now available from Microsoft. To download this Windows Embedded Compact 7 monthly update, go to the following Microsoft Download Center website:
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- 4.19.21 Clerical
- 126.96.36.199 Clerical Overview
- 184.108.40.206.1 General Overview of Duties
- 18.104.22.168 Processing Incoming Correspondence
- 126.96.36.199.1 Exam Mail Process (EMP)
- 126.96.36.199.2 Correspondence Filtered from the Exam Mail Process (EMP)
- 22.214.171.124 Statutory Notices
- 126.96.36.199 Mail Outs
- 126.96.36.199 Maintaining Files
- 188.8.131.52.1 Self Assign Uses Other Than Closures
- 188.8.131.52 Routing Closed Cases
- 220.127.116.11.1 Identifying and Re-filing Residual Paper Cases Files Closed by a Campus Using Self-Assign
- 220.127.116.11 Researching Accounts as Requested
- 188.8.131.52 Address Change-IDRS
- 184.108.40.206 Statute Awareness
Part 4. Examining Process
Chapter 19. Liability Determination
Section 21. Clerical
4.19.21 Clerical
Manual Transmittal
November 08, 2016
(1) This transmits revised IRM 4.19.21, Liability Determination, Clerical.
This IRM section contains general information on procedures and administrative matters relative to Examination (Exam) Clerical functions. This is to be used as a guide for all Campus Exam functions.
Material Changes
(1) IPU 16U0878 issued 05-06-2016 IRM 22.214.171.124, Processing Incoming Correspondence, (8) If and Then table -- in row 7 Then box - number 1 - additional instruction added.
Effect on Other DocumentsIRM 4.19.21, Clerical, dated November 18, 2015 is superseded. IPU 16U0878 issued 05-06-2016 has been incorporated in this IRM.
AudienceWage and Investment (W&I) and Small Business/Self-Employed (SB/SE) Examination
Effective Date(01-01-2017)
Related Resources
The Liability Determination - Examination IRM structure is as follows:
IRM 4.19.10, Examination General Overview
IRM 4.19.11, Examination Classification of Work
IRM 4.19.12, Centralized Files and Scheduling
IRM 4.19.13, General Case Development and Resolution
IRM 4.19.14, EITC/Revenue Protection Strategy
IRM 4.19.15, Discretionary Programs
IRM 4.19.16, Claims
IRM 4.19.17, Non-Filer Program
IRM 4.19.18, Quality Review Program
IRM 4.19.19, Campus Examination Telephone Contacts
IRM 4.19.20, Automated Correspondence Examination (ACE) Processing Overview
IRM 4.19.21, Clerical
IRM 4.19.24, Compliance Identity Theft
Kenneth C. Corbin
Director, Return Integrity & Compliance Services (RICS)
Wage and Investment Division
Examination (Exam) clerks are a vital element in successfully achieving Servicewide program goals. The success of the Exam Operation depends directly on the clerical staff and the work performed by them.
Each site may utilize their clerical staffs differently but a typical clerical support staff has a work leader, whose responsibility is to ensure the clerical function is running smoothly as they assist the unit members in doing their assigned tasks. Each clerk performs their assigned tasks and on occasion will be directed to other phases of similar but not as familiar activities - therefore, cross training is essential. Examination units may not be identical, but the clerical support activity is basic in nature. This clerical IRM section is written as a guide regarding most of the common duties and assignments of a clerk. It is not all-inclusive.
Exam clerks perform multiple tasks; below is a general listing of tasks performed by the Correspondence Examination Clerks. The following is to be considered as a guide for the clerical support function of the Exam units.
Receiving and processing incoming correspondence including researching, updating Report Generating Software/Correspondence Examination Automation Support Report (RGS/CEAS), and Audit Information Management System (AIMS) and assigning and routing the correspondence using the Exam Mail Tool (EMT)
Creating Statutory Notices of Deficiency
Doing Mail-outs
Maintaining Files
Researching accounts as requested
Making Address changes
Watching for Statute awareness
Assembling case files of docketed cases for Appeals
Purging Self Assign Correspondence
Correspondence may be received by mail, fax, and/or referrals from other areas.
Correspondence will be date stamped within two days of receipt in Examination.
All correspondence including faxes must be date stamped for the day received. For faxes, this date will serve as the IRS received date. Do not rely on the date which may be electronically printed on the fax, as the dates are often incorrect.
Correspondence will be researched to determine the location of the case.
AIMS inventory is tracked via AIMS Status Codes. These Status Codes identify the location of the cases as it proceeds through the examination process, e.g., starting at status 06 and ending with a closed case status 90. AIMS Status Codes are listed in IRM 4.4.1-22. These codes can also be found in the Document 6209, IRS Processing Codes and Information - Section 12 Examination 8 Audit Information Management System (AIMS), (5), Status and Location.
Updating an AIMS status is accomplished by running the Legacy Access Provider (LAP) after updating the status code field on RGS.
Some case work may require a control base or history item be placed on the Integrated Data Retrieval System (IDRS) tax module. The command code (CC) ACTON is used for placing a history on IDRS. Input formats for all command codes can be found on Servicewide Electronic Research Program (SERP). (See link to Command Code Job Aid), http://serp.enterprise.irs.gov/databases/irm-sup.dr/job_aid.dr/command-code.dr/idrs_command_codes_job_aid.htm.
In an effort to protect taxpayer privacy, the Service has begun masking social security numbers (SSNs) on certain CP notices. Some notices will continue to display the entire SSN while others will have the SSN redacted/masked (e.g., xxx -xx -1234). In order to identify the account information for masked SSNs, hand held scanners will be used to read the barcode. If the hand held scanner is unavailable or unable to read the bar code, CC TPIIP must be used. For additional information on CC TPIIP, refer to IDRS Command Code Job Aid located on the Servicewide Electronic Research Program (SERP) under IRM Supplements.
Correspondence will be updated with the earliest IRS received date within five business days of the earliest Exam received date.
The Exam Mail Process (EMP) is a streamline process for incoming exam correspondence. Refer to the EMT Users Guide for correspondence sorting.
All incoming correspondence will be processed through an initial mail sort as shown in the following If and then table:
If Then Mis-routed or Re-routed (no open AIMS or indication of closed AIMS) Route to the proper areas within five work days. Agreed mail
No other comments or documents
If paper file exists, associate with paper file.
Send to the proper unit/team and update to Status 51.
Handle the case as priority work.
Agreed mail
With comments or documents
Undeliverable AIMS Status 24.
Perform IDRS research to determine the taxpayer's last known address using appropriate CFOL and IDRS command codes including INOLES, IRPTRO, IMFOLE, or ENMOD.
If new address is found, check the cycle in which the address change was made and match against the 90 day (Statutory Notice of Deficiency - SNOD) letter date. If the date of the new address change is:
Before the 90 day was issued: re-issue the 90 day letter to the correct address.
After the 90 day was issued: re-mail the current 90 day letter to the correct address.
After the 90 day letter defaults: no other action is needed. If paper is received, associate to case file.
If no new address was found, update RGS/CEAS to status code 2499.
Undeliverable AIMS Status 90 Associate undeliverable documents with case file by completing Form 9856, Attachment Alert, and routing to files. Undeliverable AIMS Status 90 - totally automated (Blocking Series 40X)
Enter a transaction code (TC) 290 for .00.
The undeliverable document is the source document for the ADJ54. It will be attached to the ADJ54 print and routed to Files.
Undeliverable all other AIMS Statuses
If new address is found, mail a copy of the last letter to the taxpayer and change the suspense date for an additional 30 days. Input a CEAS action note to alert the tax examiner of the new address.
If no new address was found, the letter is NOT a Statutory Notice of Deficiency – document the work paper or CEAS note and destroy the letter.
Unclaimed and/or Refused mail from the post office AIMS Status 24 (certified mail is sent to the correct address but was not claimed by the taxpayer) Place unclaimed mail into the case file and update RGS/CEAS to status code 2497. Miscellaneous transcripts, reports and or charge outs Route to the proper unit/team within Exam based on the campus policy. All other mail
Research IDRS/RGS/CEAS to determine if the case is assigned or unassigned.
If the case is assigned, route to assigned examiner or team within 5 business days of the Exam mail received date.
If the case is an unassigned batch case, update and route mail within 5 business days of the Exam received date based on local management procedure.
If the case is an unassigned manual case, associate, update and route mail within 5 business days of the Exam received date based on local management procedure.
AIMS Status 90 and meets audit reconsideration criteria (TC 300 is unpaid or an unreserved credit) Send to Centralized Reconsideration Unit (CRU) IRM 4.13.3, Central Reconsideration Unit. AIMS Status 90 and does not meet audit reconsideration criteria Route to designated team assigned to work Closed Case Mail. See IRM 22.214.171.124.5,Correspondence or Return Received on Closed Examinations Not Meeting Audit Reconsideration Criteria.
Cases with mail received are updated with the extended status 98. The following table details the 98 extended status actions.
If Then 98 Extended Status In status 10 ~ mail received
Update to status 54 ~ team Employee Group Code (EGC).
Assign to a tax examiner to be worked
After evaluation is complete, update to status 2298 ~ mail Letter 525; Form 4549 report and Form 886A.
In status 2298, 2398 or 2598 ~ mail received
Update to status 54 ~ team EGC
Assign to tax examiner to be worked.
After evaluation is complete update to status 2398 ~ mail Letter 692, revised Form 4549 report, and Form 886A.
In status 2498 ~ mail received Status does not change. Once in status 2498 the case is always in status 2498
Update correspondence date ~ team EGC
Assign to tax examiner to be worked.
After tax examiner action is completed, mail Letter 555, Form 4549 report, and Form 886A.
If the suspense time frame has passed, the case may be closed.
The EMP streamlines the processing of incoming Exam correspondence utilizing a centralized work station. This process was established in coordination with a Lean Six Sigma (LSS) team.
This section describes the configuration and operation of EMP for campuses that implement the process.
The EMP applies to incoming correspondence and faxed correspondence. However, it is recommended the two types of mail be processed separately through EMP if possible. For example, sites may want to use night shift resources for processing faxes.
The process utilizes a U - shaped work station configuration. This configuration allows for all mail processing to be visible and performed in one central location, which allows for flexibility of planning and staffing, and improves the quality by promoting teamwork.
Each desk on the two arms of the work station operates independently. One arm may be shut down when the work volume is low. Duties can be specialized or rotated to allow flexibility.
There are five EMP stages in the processing pipeline:
Raw Sort – a preliminary sort of all incoming correspondence.
Research – research CEAS and print case summary or IDRS CC AMDISA and AMDISA print.
Secondary Sort – filters correspondence base on CEAS information.
Move and Update – move to central mail handling group and update correspondence received date.
Divide and Assign – distribute work to correspondence examination teams.
EMP is completed on taxpayer replies for cases assigned to RGS Group B0, centralized suspense groups, and any additional groups designated by the site. These are referred to as the 'EMP groups.'
Wire baskets are utilized for the Raw Sort, Research, Secondary Sort, and Divide & Assign stages to improve visibility of all work.
Carts are used for the Move and Update stage to easily move work around the work station.
Specific filters are established for the Raw Sort and Secondary Sort. The taxpayer replies are sorted using the filters and placed in the corresponding labeled basket. Additions or deletions to these established filters are not recommended.
The following actions are performed during the EMP Raw Sort:
Correspondence will be date stamped to identify the Exam received date, see IRM 188.8.131.52.2, Correspondence Filtered from the Exam Mail Process.
The following are the Raw Sort filters. The correspondence identified by these filters is excluded from EMP and processed manually. Refer to the EMT Users' Guide for a detailed explanation.
Correspondence Description Basket ID IRS received date < 60 days Aged Mail Correspondence that has been scanned through the Correspondence Imaging System CIS Prints Form 4442 (without attachments) Form 4442 Signed Form 886-H (without attachments) Form 886-H Innocent Spouse Form 8857 A taxpayer's request to make payments or completed "How to Pay" document with no additional documentation attached Installment Agreements Form 2848 or Form 8821 (without documents) POAs Indication of payment without signature document (green rocker) Possible Payments Undeliverable or Unclaimed Letter 3219 – Statutory Notice of Deficiency Undeliverable or Unclaimed 90-Day Letter Undeliverable or Unclaimed Letter 105C/ Letter 106C Undeliverable or Unclaimed Letter 105C/ Letter 106C Undeliverable or Unclaimed Letters, e.g., 566, 566B, 566E, 525, 692, 3501, 3540, 3540-A, 3541, 3541-A, CP 75 Undeliverable or Unclaimed Letters
The correspondence that remains after the Raw Sort should be assembled into bundles of 25 for additional research and placed in the "Ready for Research Basket".
The bundles are pulled by the clerk(s) working the EMP Research stage. These clerks will perform the following:
Research CEAS, print the case summary, and staple it to the front of the correspondence or research AIMS, print the AMDISA, and staple it to the front of the correspondence. Annotate the top of the print with the correspondence received date (CRD).
If no CEAS record is available, research CCs. AMDISA, TXMOD or IMFOLT, print the IDRS information, and staple it to the front of the correspondence. Annotate the top of the first page of the IDRS print with the CRD.
Any additional research and actions required may be completed at this stage to identify missing SSNs, identify correct tax years, create missing RGS records, etc., to prepare the correspondence to continue through EMP. If extensive research is required, refer the unresolved correspondence to the work leader.
The following are the filters established for the EMP Secondary Sort stage. The correspondence identified by these filters is excluded from EMP and processed manually: Refer to the EMT Users' Guide for a detailed explanation.
AIMS Status/EGC/RGS Group Basket ID Assigned to a non-EMP Group Group EGC # Future Status 24 date Future Status 24 No indication of Exam activity (no TC 420, -L freeze or TC 300) No Exam Other Campus/Office (and does not meet Self-Assign criteria) Primary Business Code (PBC) # Pending CRD update on CEAS or already in Status 5x/mail handling group Possible Duplicates Pending Status 22 Pending Status 22 RGS Group B1/B2/Batch Team B1/B2/Batch Team Status 09 or below Unstarted Status 51 ReconStatus 51 Status 90 or Status 7XXX Closed Case Mail – some sites may sort into Closed Case Mail and Audit Subsequent replies Status xx98 – reassign correspondence to the examiner that worked prior correspondence. This is optional based on local procedure. Refiles/Reassign Unresolved issues – missing SSNs, etc. requiring extensive research Unresolved
The correspondence remaining after the secondary sort is staged by EGC and then CRD on the Move Update carts.
The clerk(s) assigned to the EMP Move Update stage collect from the cart in bundles:
By EGC and
In CRD order from the oldest date and
Of no more than 50 pieces of correspondence.
Move the cases from RGS Group B0 or other EMP group to RGS Mail Handling group. Print the CEAS Assign Summary.
When updating AIMS and CEAS through RGS, clerks should include a unique identifier in the Action Text. The unique identifier can be either the clerk's initials or RGS user number as determined by local management. The following Action Text references the clerk identifier as XXX.
Update AIMS and CEAS through RGS for each piece of correspondence in the bundle following normal correspondence update procedures. The Action Text input will be 'EMPReplyXXX.' Associate the correspondence with any physical case files during this step.
The clerk(s) assigned to the EMP Divide Assign stage collect the updated bundles and divide the work for assignment according to local procedures.
Update AIMS and CEAS through RGS to the designated EGC following normal update and assign procedures. The Action Text input will be 'AssignNNXXX,' where NN is the RGS Group Number.
Correspondence filtered during the Raw Sort and Secondary Sort requires clerical action outside the EMP.
Complete the following actions on correspondence filtered from the Raw Sort as shown in the following table:
If Filter ID: Then CIS Prints Complete technical review of prints and CEAS to determine if:
CIS information was already considered or
CIS information will be treated as correspondence.
Form 4442 Complete technical review of prints and CEAS to determine if:
information was already considered or
Form 4442 will be updated for action.
Form 886-H Complete technical review to determine if:
Taxpayer qualifies for personal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and revised report required or
Form 886-H will be treated as correspondence.
Form 8857 Follow IRM 126.96.36.199, Innocent Spouse Relief/Joint and Several Liability. Form 14027 B/Form 14039
Print and attach research to determine proper routing.
Forward to local Exam Identity (ID) Theft Coordinator for review and action.
Installment Agreement Complete technical review to determine if the case will be:
closed agreed and then forward IA request to the co-located Collection operation ....or
treated as correspondence
POAs Follow IRM 22.214.171.124, Power of Attorney and Other Third Party Authorizations. Shared Responsibility Payment (SRP) Worksheets If the taxpayer only provides a copy of the SRP worksheet during the Raw sort, do not update to status 54, 55 or 57 through the Exam Mail Tool (EMT). Make a copy of the worksheet and send to the designated SRP area. Then forward the original worksheet to the assigned exam group or individual. Input a Non-Action CEAS note indicating the worksheet has been receive, copied, and forwarded. Possible payments Complete technical review and follow IRM 188.8.131.52, No Response and Unagreed Cases. Undeliverable or Unclaimed 90-Day Letter Follow IRM 126.96.36.199(9), Processing Incoming Correspondence. Undeliverable or Unclaimed Letters 105C/106C Undeliverable or Unclaimed Letters
Complete the following actions on correspondence filtered from the Secondary Sort:
If Filter ID Then Group EGC # EGC owner is responsible for completing necessary action. Future Status 24 Follow IRM 22.214.171.124.6,Aging, to determine account update. Aged Mail Treat as priority for manual update and assignment, follow IRM 184.108.40.206, Monitoring Overaged Replies. No Exam Follow All Campuses "We've Got Mail Guide" to determine proper routing. A different Primary Business Code (PBC) Follow AIMS/ERCS Contacts to determine proper routing. Possible Duplicates
Look at the Action Text
If 'Reply 54XXX,' associate the duplicates together.
If 'Reply EPTXXX,' it is waiting to be updated to a group and is in an assign bundle. Locate and associate the duplicates together.
Make sure the oldest correspondence date is reflected on AIMS/CEAS.
Pending Status 22
Make a current AIMS print and monitor CEAS for the status update.
Once the 'P' drops off the record the case can be returned to EMP.
B1/B2/Batch Team The Batch team will be responsible for completing necessary action. Unstarted Forward for technical review and report writing. Status 51 Complete technical screening to determine if:
correspondence was considered or
if action required.
Closed Case Mail Complete technical first read to determine if meets audit recon criteria or closed mail criteria or if already considered. Refiles (cases previously worked by CETs) Pull physical case to determine examiner that worked prior correspondence and complete update and assignment. (Follow local procedures regarding correspondence assignment) Unresolved Complete technical review to determine the correct action for the correspondence.
Statutory Notice of Deficiencies are created through RGS. The statutory notice of deficiency (SNOD) will be run through the AMSTUS/STN02 program and those accepted will be printed and mailed by the Correspondence Production Services (CPS) site.
The two consolidated sites are CPS East in Detroit and CPS West in Ogden.
For cases that are accepted into the STN02 process, the SNOD and the mail out package, including the report, will be dated the 3rd Monday after the aging program.
For cases that fail the validity checks for CPS processing, the SNOD will be printed and mailed locally and will be dated to have the Friday following the aging program.
Those that fail the STN02 process will be generated by the AMSTUS/STN01 process in Machine Services at the site level, and then shipped to Exam for association with the copy of the report and mailing. The Batch Aging copy of the report will be generated and printed within the Exam area.
Verify that the correct penalty code (if any) has been cited and the Form 886A computation matches the amount of the report.
A copy of the SNOD will be maintained in the 90 day files until closing/default.
SNODs will be kept bundled in mail out date, then SSN order.
Only in very rare situations will a case reject from B1 and need a manual Form 5600, Statutory Notice Worksheet, input to IDRS. If this occurs, input the Form 5600 to IDRS and when the statutory notice arrives, check figures for accuracy and ensure the proper number of copies were printed (two SNODs for the taxpayer, one for file, and one for third party if one is listed on Centralized Authorization File (CAF) - check CFINQ). In the vast majority of the work, Batch will give you a listing of all cases going into the 90 day process. The SNOD and the certified listing will generate in Machine Services. The report will generate in Batch. Check filing status with IDRS entity.
Verify that the correct penalty code (if any) has been cited and the Form 886A computation matches the amount on the report.
Associate the report and the 90 day letter and mail to the taxpayer using current procedures (fold and put into envelope two copies of SNOD, one copy of Form 886A, applicable letter, and any attachments).
Reject Listings: The following reports are generated weekly via STN02 and should be printed and worked weekly.
ARP0843 - AIMS Weekly Updates (new addresses) are used for STN 01, 02 and manual cases
STN0147 - Manual Research Report from Control D are used for STN01 and manual cases for a variety of reject reasons.
Replies Received in Status 24 STN01, B0 Manual:
Pull the SNOD
If no CRD is on RGS/CEAS, input one.
If the case is assigned to a group, deliver the reply to the appropriate group. Unit clerk will update RGS/CEAS to Status 2498 and assign the case to CET.
Do not update the status. Leave all 90 day cases in status 24.
If the case is not assigned to a correspondence group, assign it to one based on guidelines set by the local management.
STN02 and prior Status 23 or 25:
If there is a physical case when an STN02 Statutory Notice of Deficiency is issued by CPS, follow campus procedure for staging the status 24 case file during the aging process.
Defaulting STN02 With No Replies (Blocking Series 40 X):
A listing (in SSN order) of the cases that have defaulted will be provided by the Batch Coordinator.
Form 13181, Closing Information Cover Sheet (CICS) is generated in the Print Manager Program. Properly dispose of it.
Defaulting STN02 Cases With Replies Case will consist of the following when it is forwarded to files:
Taxpayer correspondence,
Revised report, if one was prepared and mailed out,
Any attachments, and
Closing Information Cover Sheet (Form 13181).
Defaulting Cases STN01/B0 Manual With No Reply Case will consist of the following when it is forwarded to files:
Closing Information Cover Sheet (Form 13181),
Statutory Notice of Deficiency, and
Any attachments or documents not saved electronically.
The clerical function will assemble the notice package and prepare the envelope for mail out. The package will contain the following:
Two (2) copies of the letter being used
Two (2) copies of the exam report
One (1) copy of the Form 886
One (1) copy of the stuffers -- Publication 3498-A
One (1) return envelope
Place package in envelope E44B.
If the notice or letter package does not contain all of the above mentioned items and is no more than 5 to 8 pages you may be able to use a smaller envelope.
Periodically, Exam mails letters abroad to foreign addresses. Detailed information on international mail is found in IRM 18.104.22.168, Addressing Standards for International Mail.
You will assist local management in the preparation and review of reports.
You will receive weekly listings such as status workloads, ARP340, etc.
Your job is to research RGS/CEAS, AIMS, IDRS, and paper case files, to:
Account for the case and/or determine if the case was forwarded elsewhere
Monitor dates to ensure work is moved to next status promptly.
Update all cases going to another unit (such as 90 day unit).
Update on AIMS/RGS/CEAS/IDRS. Follow procedures in the Batch Processing Guidelines to update.
When updating AIMS and CEAS through RGS, clerks should include a unique identifier in the Action Text. The unique identifier can be either the clerk's initials or RGS user number as determined by local management.
The following suggested Action Text references the clerk identifier as XXX, #### indicates the EGC and NN is the RGS Group Number.
Standard Action Text Text Use When Upmail XXX Updating mail in any unit Upfax XXX Updating faxes in any unit Und XXX Changing a status extension and/or EGC due to an undeliverable Letter 525 or Letter 3219 3219Unc XXX Changing a status extension and/or EGC due to an unclaimed Letter 3219 AssignXXX Moving a case from one group to another and no other action is taking place other than the assignment B0rej XXX Moving rejected cases to M1 for update/reassignment to a unit, for correction Reject XXX Rejecting manually cases from approval screens ####Ltr XXX Mailing of any letter to the taxpayer B1rej XXX Updating Batch reject cases updated and assigning FROM B1 to another unit Miscfix XXX Doing miscellaneous corrections to a case within the same unit Agreed XXX Updating Agreed mail within a unit or sending an Agreed between units Phone XXX Updating a case, when a phone call is made to a taxpayer in lieu of a letter taxpayer TP Ext XXX Extending the suspend date, per taxpayer request. EMPReplyXXX Updating the CRD and status on an account AssignNNXXX Assigning a case to a group or to an individual
The following procedures are standard in Campus Examination Operations when utilizing the RGS/CEAS system to maintain Examination cases.
If Then Case is reassigned to another unit Correspondence is received Case is updated Every time a case is updated (e.g., when case updated to status 54 or when moved from unit to unit, etc.) Case status changed to status 54 or 2498 (depending on the status/stage the case is in) Suspense Date update Follow IRM 126.96.36.199.6.1, Standard Suspense Periods for Correspondence Examination, for inputting suspense dates. By double-clicking on the suspense date field in the RGS Update Screen, a calendar tool is available to assist in inputting the correct Suspense date.
Updating the RGS Case Summary Record with an additional 2 digits will generate the correct disposal code and technique code for the ACE Closing process. The cases will be maintained in group B0 but MUST have the proper Status code on RGS to close with the correct Blocking Series, Technique and Disposal Code information on Form 5344. The table below details that information:
Status Disposal Code Technique Code Blocking Series no 3rd and 4th digits 10 6 40X XX90 10 6 30X XX91 10 6 30X XX93 Paper no reply 10 6 30X XX97 Unclaimed/refused 10 6 30X XX98 Response 10 2 30X XX99 Undeliverable 13 7 30X
The Self-Assign function in CEAS is commonly used by examiners working phone calls to reassign a case from another campus or within their campus inventory for case closures. The Self-Assign function is also used to complete the following case processing:
Process misdirected agreed closures at the receiving site;
Transfer cases between groups within the site;
Transfer cases to consolidate multiple year cases to one examiner;
Assigning Virtual Service Delivery (VSD) cases.
Refer to IRM 18.104.22.168.5,Self-Assign General, and IRM 220.127.116.11.5.1,Examiner Procedures, for information on Self-Assign reject codes and other conditions when self assign is not allowed.
It is the responsibility of the gaining site to close self-assigned cases within 48 hours. The losing will identify all paper files by researching the monthly self assign reports, identity the TC 300 Document Locator Number (DLN), and send the case documents to files. See IRM 18.104.22.168,Case File Assembly, to determine the required case documents.
It is the responsibility of the gaining site to contact the losing site to secure case correspondence if the self-assigned case is not closed within 48 business hours. If not contacted, the losing site can send case documents to the gaining site when they identify cases not closed in 48 hours.
All closed cases that have a SNOD, a Reply, or Agreed Report or were closed elsewhere by Self Assign will be forwarded to files.
Forward the Form 13181, Closing Information Cover Sheet, and attachments, to the Documents Retention Unit for association with Form 5147 transmittals.
Any attachments or miscellaneous documents that need association with a previously closed file will be forwarded using Form 9856, Attachment Alert, or an IMFOLT print high lighting the SSN, tax year, name control and document locator number (DLN) as a cover sheet.
Head Quarters Correspondence Examination System Support (CESS) provides a monthly Self Assign report. This report should be used to identify cases in the losing campus that need to be pulled and paper documents sent to Files.
All "losing" WI campuses must review the report within 7 days of receipt by researching CEAS and reviewing the CEAS history to identify and resolve paper case files remaining in the losing campus.
No action is required for paperless cases identified on the report.
For paper case files, research IDRS to secure the TC 300 closing DLN and re-file the applicable correspondence and documents to Files per IRM 188.8.131.52,Case File Assembly.
For Self Assign procedures see, IRM 188.8.131.52.5, Self-Assign General.
There are numerous command codes for case research. The Servicewide inventory Exam control system is AIMS. Prior to most case activity, research should be performed.
See IRM 126.96.36.199, Researching Cases. This section contains the most commonly used command codes for research.
IDRS Command Code Job Aid on SERP under IRM Supplements (see link for Command Code Job Aid). See http://serp.enterprise.irs.gov/databases/irm-sup.dr/job_aid.dr/command-code.dr/idrs_command_codes_job_aid.htm.
Address changes will be obtained from direct taxpayer contact, Form 8822 (Change of Address), undeliverable mail (only the post office yellow label), in IRM 220.127.116.11.12.1, Undelivered Mail Received From Campus Mail Operation, telephone contact forms, taxpayer replies notating a new address and from the tax examiners. Address changes should only be entered into the IDRS system when they have been properly documented.
DO NOT update the address if there is an Identify Theft indicator present on ENMOD/IMFOLE. An IDT indicator is a TC 971 with an action code (AC) 501, 504, 505, 506, or 522, 523, 524. Additional research must be performed to ensure that the addressee is the intended taxpayer; the update to the entity information will be completed when the account is corrected to make the taxpayer whole.
At the time of the aging process, 00 the Statutory Notice will have the most current address on the RGS/CEAS Batch Processing Systems.
ENREQ is the CC for initiating an address change.
IDRS Command Code Job Aid on SERP under IRM Supplements (see link for Command Code Job Aid). See http://serp.enterprise.irs.gov/databases/irm-sup.dr/job_aid.dr/command-code.dr/idrs_command_codes_job_aid.htm.


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In the early 1980s the US Department of Defense began deploying a satellite-based navigation system known as the Global Positioning System (GPS). This system enables an observer with the proper receiver to obtain instantaneous three-dimensional position information in virtually all parts of the globe with a precision of several meters. Under certain conditions this can be improved by up to three orders of magnitude. The scientific applications include precision ship and aircraft navigation for gravity measurements, precision aircraft and satellite positioning for altimetry, and high-precision geodesy for measurement of sea level, crustal strain and fault motion rates. This article briefly reviews these and other applications of high-precision GPS measurements. More comprehensive reviews can be found in Leick (1990), Dixon (1991) and Hager, King and Murray (1991).
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schools in Ohio are:
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College, Columbus State Community College, Cuyahoga Community College,
Kent State University, US Raymond Walters College, Stautzenberger
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Medical Association (AVMA) website at www.avma.org.
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Emirates Airline is set to close the year with an impressive trophy collection, following its recent recognition as the Best Middle East/African Airline from TTG Asia for the third year running.
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The award was presented to Emirates at TTG's celebrated 16th Annual Travel Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner 2005 that was held in Pattaya, Thailand, and was attended by top executives from the world's leading airlines and travel companies. The awards were based on readers' polls in both TTG Asia and TTG China.
Richard Vaughan, Emirates' Senior Vice President Commercial Operations East Asia and Australasia said: "We are delighted to be voted Best Middle East/African Airline for the third successive year, especially as Emirates continues to strengthen and streamline services to the Far East. The award represents a powerful endorsement from the travel trade, who recognise our commitment and service excellence.
"Industry partners play a pivotal role in our success, and Emirates will continue to work closely with the travel trade to deliver superior products and services to travellers."
TTG Asia is the premier travel trade newspaper in the region, and along with TTG China enjoys the widest circulation of over 29,000 readers every week. With in-depth analyses and incisive editorials, TTG Asia focuses on the needs and interests of travel agents and boasts the largest network of editorial staff and correspondents across Asia.
Emirates serves 10 destinations in the Far East including Bangkok, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Osaka, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, and Taipei (cargo only). Since its launch in 1985, Emirates Airline has received more than 280 international awards in recognition of its efforts to provide unsurpassed levels of customer service, including the recent Best Middle East/African Airline Award from Business Traveller Asia-Pacific.
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As part of the ongoing "Better Out Than In" New York City street exhibition, Banksy presents a converted New York delivery truck. The artist turned the truck into a mobile garden, including a rainbow, waterfall and even butterflies. The truck will visit a different location every evening and has started last night in East Village.
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June 1, 2013
Good morning Council!
It's only been about two months since we last met, but a lot has happened and there will be a lot happening at this State Council, including honoring our Executive Director, Carolyn Doggett.
We have a few things planned for you my friend.
But before I get into CTA turning 150, moving forward with building our long-term strategic plan and the biggest change in school funding since the passage of Prop 13 – a topic that I know will be discussed in several committees today…I want to start with taking a moment to acknowledge our colleagues in Moore, Oklahoma, who just two weeks ago, showed the world, once again, the stuff educators are made of.
Teachers in the Plaza Towers and Briarwood Elementary Schools in Oklahoma used their bodies as human shields to protect their students. In one case, rescuers in a school hallway pulled a car off a teacher who had shielded three kids from harm. Another teacher was found in a bathroom stall covering several children.
The devastation this tornado caused is hard to comprehend. I know America was watching in awe as the events unfolded. I bet they saw what I did: Teachers are made of tough stuff.
We love our students and when they are in harm's way, we will do everything in our power to protect them. It's who we are. It's what we do.
Let's take a moment of silence for the victims of those devastating storms and in honor of the courage that saved so many lives.
CTA has donated to the Oklahoma Education Association Relief Fund. If you would like to donate, just visit the CTA website.
Month of celebrations
Here in CTA, I'm so proud to say we've been putting students first and fighting for public education for 150 years. I hope all of you had a chance to take part in Day of the Teacher festivities and in honoring our Education Support Professionals. I know some of you were lucky enough to do the Chicken Dance with our own Mikki Cichocki in Yokuts Park in Bakersfield. There were so many amazing stories shared on Facebook.
The other celebration that took place last month was CTA's official 150th anniversary on May 9. We received a signed proclamation from the state legislature, commending CTA for the vital role we've played in improving the quality of education in California.
And when you look back at what we've accomplished and what we fought for, you know that's true. I hope you've seen our ads on TV and heard them on the radio over the past few weeks. These ads, featuring several CTA members, including a few of you in this room, really do tell our story.
Yes, it was CTA that fought to establish free public schools for all children by getting funds for schools teaching non-white students.
It was CTA that secured free textbooks for kids, helped establish community colleges, and led efforts to outlaw child labor.
It was CTA that helped establish schools for the children of migrant workers, protected women educators from getting fired because they got married, and opposed the internment of Japanese Americans.
It was CTA that helped pass the collective bargaining law for public employees, that passed more than $35 billion in statewide school construction bonds…and it was CTA that established an internationally recognized program – QEIA – to help lower-performing schools.
For 150 years, CTA has been a mix of advocacy for public education and social justice...because really one cannot thrive without the other.
We've made the tough decisions and done the right thing, even when it wasn't popular. We've had many, many successes over the years. Most recently, of course, was the passage of Proposition 30.
Now, I know some of your chapters are continuing to do battle at the bargaining tables. Some districts are ignoring the fruits of our coalition efforts and continue to sit on those huge reserves.
But we are already seeing the impact of Prop. 30. It prevented $6 billion in additional budget cuts, which resulted in a massive reduction in pink slips this year.
Last year, more than 20,000 pink slips were issued. By this year's final deadline last month, it was down to 17-hundred. We did that!
And over the next seven years, Prop. 30 raises $47 billion for our schools and colleges. That's a giant step in the right direction.
May Revise
Governor Jerry Brown continues to keep public education a priority in the state budget. His revised budget includes an additional $1 billion that is earmarked to help implement the Common Core State Standards and another $1.6 billion to repay those funding deferrals to local school districts. That's good news on both fronts.
In Sacramento, CTA has been demanding that all the money owed to schools be restored. That's the song we've been singing day in and day out. We've also been making sure lawmakers know that schools must have additional resources for the enormous amount of work that must take place to implement the new standards.
New textbooks must be written, curriculum designed and teachers must get the quality professional development they need. The transition to Common Core Standards will greatly impact the way we teach and we must have support and resources to make this successful.
But when I talk about the Common Core Standards, I'm not talking about the tests and assessments that come with them. That implementation is a whole other ballgame.
And based on what we've seen so far, I'm with NEA President Dennis Van Roekel, it's time for a moratorium on testing.
For higher education, the May Revision also includes another $30 million for community colleges and maintains the $500 million increase proposed in January for the UC and CSU. It also freezes student fees through 2016-17.
There is still much to be done to adequately fund our schools, but our hard work is paying off and there is hope for the future. You know, it was 45 years ago this week that Sen. Robert F. Kennedy was shot down just three miles from here, at the Ambassador Hotel.
Like Martin Luther King Jr., who was assassinated two months earlier, Bobby Kennedy believed in the power of education.
In a speech at the University of Alabama in 1966, he said this:
"Education is the key to jobs, to income, to human dignity itself...In the last analysis the quality of education is a question of commitment-of whether people like us are willing to go into the classrooms as teachers or parents, as volunteers or just as concerned citizens, to ensure that every child learns to the full limit of his capabilities."
Local Control Funding Formula
Every child. Not just some. Not just white kids. Not just middle-class students. Not just English-speaking children. Every child.
That brings me to the Local Control Funding Formula. I know you, like me, believe that every student should have the opportunity to reach his or her full potential. How many times have you had to keep moving further in your lesson, when you could tell by the lost looks on a few faces that they weren't quite getting it?
Maybe they needed more one-on-one attention that your class size made impossible. Maybe they needed to go to the reading lab but it's gone, or maybe they needed the librarian, but your school let go of the librarian two years ago. Or maybe their home life has been stressful lately and they just need someone to listen and tell them it's going to be okay, but there's only one counselor in your school and she is swamped with standardized testing responsibilities.
These are the realities we face every day. These are the realities our students face every day. It's sad, but true, that every student in California doesn't have the same opportunities for success. Some are going to take more resources to get them to where they need to be.
It's a fact State Council recognized when you adopted the State Budget Guiding principles in April. And it's why it is so important for us to support the GOALS of the Governor's Local Control Funding Formula.
CTA has been fighting for equal and equitable funding for all kids since we established free public schools in 1866. But there's still a lot of work to be done.
As Governor Brown so eloquently said in his State of the State address, "Equal treatment for children in unequal situations is not justice."
Do we have some concerns and some unanswered questions about the L-C-F-F? Absolutely!There are changes that must be made. But remember, it is still a proposal, and it is still making its way through the legislature.
I will say this. As your president, I guarantee you, we will never support anything – including a district accountability plan – that undermines our collective bargaining rights or gives over-reaching authority to County Superintendents. It's not going to happen.
This funding formula is different. It provides more funding to every school district. Let me say that again. It provides more funding to every school district.
But by then targeting additional resources to low-income students, English learners and foster kids…it gives us the opportunity to put our money where our mouths are…or where our principles are.
The idea that one-size funding fits all just doesn't make sense…and we cannot ignore or deny that. CTA hasn't and we won't.
Providing more help and resources to students who need it is part of our proud history and is surely part of a proud future. It's our core value for equality that led CTA to the Quality Education Investment Act to bring more resources to our students and schools of greatest need. For too long, too many at-risk kids have received too little attention from this state.
We have an historic opportunity to help change that for our students, for their families and for generations to come. The Local Control Funding Formula is bold and it is different. And yes, the change is even a little scary. But I remember collective bargaining being a little scary when it first became law.
There were new challenges, and we had to learn how to do things in a new way. This proposal is no different. There's no denying that this is a redistribution of wealth.The fact is some districts need more because of the disadvantaged students and the disadvantaged communities they serve.
It's time for all kids regardless of what side of the tracks they live on to have the same opportunities. And it's time for us to take the risk…it's time to for us take the lead…and it's time do what's right for the future of public education.
Are we willing to move this? I believe we are. We have to be the leaders who our members expect us to be. We have to be willing to look them in the eye and tell them what we're doing and why. Because it's the right thing to do.
The school funding system has needed to be changed for years and it's up to us to make it happen. I know there will argument and debate in several committees today. And that's essential and what we need to do.
It's important that we discuss these issues and truly listen to each other so we can make the right decision for ALL the children of California and for their future. Just as a group of educators led the way in 1863, you are setting the direction and leading the way this weekend. We have an opportunity to be pioneers once again.
Leading isn't always comfortable and it's never easy. But doing the right things always feels good in the long run. Yes, it's all about leading and it's about our willingness to lead.
Strategic Long-term Planning
Speaking of leading, we continue to make strides in our strategic long-term planning process entitled: Your Voice. Our Union. Our Future.
Our goal is to best position CTA to reclaim and transform our profession and our union. This is a powerful and important process, and is occurring at a crucial time. It's a bit daunting but it's also exciting to be reviewing and renewing our mission.
We know that a strong CTA is built on the foundation of members who are active and engaged in strong local chapters. After considerable input from CTA members and staff, the Strategic Planning Group has identified eight areas upon which to focus and build a plan to lead CTA for the next 3 to 5 years.
You will hear more about these areas of focus during the Board Report. And if anyone wants more information or wants to share their ideas, we're going to have a special opportunity for that at 3 this afternoon. You can also read the latest at cta.org/ourfuture.
We have a lot to think about and to vote on this weekend. I want to leave you with something our founder, John Swett wrote in 1865 that I'm sure will resonate today.
He said, "California has taken her place in the front rank with those States whose material prosperity has been the result of public schools; and it is the duty of every legislator and every statesman to strengthen and perfect a system of schools which shall educate a free race of men and women for the next generation that shall inherit, with the boundless resources of the Golden State, something of the energy, enterprise, talent, character, and intelligence which have settled and civilized it."
That enterprising spirit still runs through California. Through the boys and girls we teach. It is our job to help them see it, to nurture it, to invest in it and give them every opportunity to succeed. I guarantee you, the next Sonia Sotomayor, the next Beyonce, the next Steve Jobs is in one of our classrooms.
Maybe they need a little more help. And maybe…with our leadership and our willingness to do what's right, we can give it to them.
Thank you so much for what you do every day. And thank you so much for your work this weekend.
Every child deserves a chance to learn and no child succeeds alone.
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Leading Off (1/9/13)
Man Gunned Down at North Dallas Bar. Yesterday Dallas saw four homicides. The oddest, perhaps, was the one that happened on the patio at Red Rock Bar, at Midway and Frankford. Two men were talking at about 8:45 p.m., when one pulled out a semiauto pistol, shot the other, and fled. This never would have happened if everyone at the bar had been packing heat. More guns is the answer.
Perot Museum Releases Details on Injury to Patron. After our discussion yesterday about the accident that happened at the Perot, the museum gave us a few more details on what happened. Yes, it was the Jump exhibit. Yes, a man's finger was involved (they were still a little vague on that). So the Jump exhibit is now one of eight that are closed for one reason or another. Remember that the museum rushed its opening to take advantage of the holiday crowds. I'm not suggesting anything. I'm just saying. You know?
Good Samaritan Pulls Driver From Burning Truck. Early this morning, a semi crashed on the Mixmaster and burst into flames. While you were bitching about what the accident was doing to your morning commute, Terry Sims was pulling the dazed semi driver through the window of his cab because the door wouldn't open. On behalf of the city, I say to Terry: knock off early today, ma'am. You've done your part.


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Album Rating: 3.5This is my favorite from him. Also, I was going to review this last month... see how that worked out?
i've never listened to this band, i should check this out.
Album Rating: 4.0Never listened to this band so far, but this album is pretty excellent. I'm feeling a 4.
Both of you should check out The Sunset Tree. It's the overall fan favorite
Album Rating: 4.0never quite free is so good
so a 4? ok
Album Rating: 4.0might bump this up to a 4.5
Digging: Sturgill Simpson - A Sailor's Guide To Earth
always had the most immense amount of respect for this guy but couldn't for the life of me really get into one of his albums (though a few songs I've played on repeat soooo many times) but on first listen I think this is the album that changes that.
I didn't even know there was a new album. Good "mini-review"
Last three songs are pretty awesome. I need to give this a couple more listens.
1. Damn These Vampires
2. Birth of Serpents
3. Estate Sale Sign
4. Age of Kings
5. The Autopsy Garland
6. Beautiful Gas Mask
7. High Hawk Season
8. Prowl Great Cain
10. Sourdoire Valley Song
11. Outer Scorpion Squadron
12. For Charles Bronson
13. Never Quite Free
14. Liza Forever Minnelli
Estate Sale Sign is my favorite, by far.
Album Rating: 4.0fixed, gaslight
Album Rating: 4.5 | Sound Offaoty so far
Album Rating: 4.0definitely
in the top ten definitely
john!? lol
Album Rating: 5.0This album has some of his best lyrics, and that's saying quite a lot.
aoty so far [2]
Album Rating: 4.0i friggin love this band...
guess im just not indie enough for Andrew Jackson Jihad
wish they would do another ep with kaki king
Album Rating: 4.5I've found this to be one of the best things he's done yet
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How are you doing today? I hope all is well with you? I know that this mail might get to you as a surprise, I got your email address from the ICCC - International Christian Chamber of Commerce while searching for spiritual assignment. I am using this opportunity to inform you that I have successfully transferred my fund out of the company to Mr. Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah, The Deputy Prime Minister of Energy and Industry Qatar Petroleum.
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This is Roche castle just outside Dundalk co louth Ireland off the Castleblaney road.I shot this in late
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DessyThis little known castle is among the most spectacular in Ireland, crowning a rocky outcrop in the hills north-west of Dundalk, Co. Louth. It was the seat of the De Verdon family, who had first come to Ireland on John's expedition of 1185. Castle Roche or as it is known in the old records "Castlellum de Rupe" or de la Roche -The Castle of the rocks. The stately majestic ruins of Roche castle are still in fine preserve. It was formerly a frontier castle of the English pale. Nicholas de Verdon (who died in 1316) was in charge during the Bruce Invasion (Edward Bruce, brother of Robert Bruce).The Manor of Roche evidently suffered badly during this time for in 1316-17 it was reported that no profit could be received from the land and by 1332 the castle itself was lying burnt at the hand of the Irish. Later the Norman family Bellew took possession of the castle. A hosting of all English forces in Ireland took place here in 1561. St Oliver Plunkett, whose head can be seen in the church in Drogheda, visited the castle and it was finally laid to ruin by Oliver Cromwell in 1641.
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Safran and Honeywell Commence Electric Green Taxiing System TestingDubai, UAE - Honeywell (NYSE:HON) and Safran (NYSE Euronext Paris: SAF) have commenced the first rolling tests for their electric green taxiing system.
The electric green taxiing system is designed to significantly improve airline operational efficiency and provide environmental benefits by slashing the carbon and other emissions created during runway taxi operations.
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Using the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) generator to power motors in the main wheels, the system allows aircraft to taxi without requiring the use of aircraft engines. Each of the aircraft's powered wheels is equipped with an electromechanical actuator, while unique power electronics and system controllers give pilots total control of the aircraft's speed, direction and braking during taxi operations.
The expected benefits of this system include: -* Lower Fuel Burn - As taxi operations burn a significant amount of fuel- as much as five million tons of fuel per year for short-haul aircraft - the electric green taxiing system can result in savings of up to 4% of total block fuel consumption.
-- Improved On Time Performance - Aircraft equipped with the system will be able to "pushback and go" more quickly, thus reducing both gate and tarmac congestion, improving on-time departure performance and saving valuable time on the ground.
-- Greener Operation - The electric green taxiing system greatly reduces engine emissions, resulting in lower carbon taxes.
-- Added Value - System operation eliminates the need for aircraft pushback and aircraft repositioning via tug tractor while also reducing brake wear, extending main engine life, enhancing ground crew safety, and reducing noise in the airport environment.
The initiative was first announced at the Paris Airshow in June 2011, where Honeywell and Safran signed a memorandum of understanding to create a joint venture company to deliver innovative new electric green taxiing system solutions for new and existing aircraft.
Yves Leclere, Safran Executive Vice President, Transformation said, "Safran's extensive experience in integrated landing gear systems combined with Honeywell's avionics and APU breadth is an ideal match for rapidly bringing to market an innovative solution which makes business and environmental sense for both airlines and airports."
This initial series of tests, to be undertaken in Montpellier, France, on a recently acquired A320, will serve to evaluate runway conditions and calculate the necessary loads needed for moving the aircraft on ground. The team is currently focused on prototyping and component level testing, prior to targeted system installation and ground testing in 2013.
"Reducing fuel costs and maximizing operational efficiency are top priorities for our customers", said John Bolton, President, Honeywell's Air Transport and Regional business. "The start of the electric green taxi testing takes us one step closer to bringing this technology to market, and ultimately to helping to save our customers several hundred thousand dollars per aircraft per year."
The system is particularly attractive for airlines that operate high cycle single aisle aircraft. Honeywell and Safran are targeting to offer the electric green taxiing system either on new aircraft or as a retrofit solution to in-service aircraft as early as 2016.
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"…White people are obsessed with being in the right neighborhood and the Internet is no exception."
The above is from a popular blogsite called "Stuff White People Like" ("This blog is devoted to stuff that white people like") that's being up-linked and forwarded around the old Internet Highway. It has some funny stuff.
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"In the early days, white people joined a social-networking service called Friendster where they could connect with old friends and make new ones. Eventually, white people started to notice more and more of their friends on MySpace, so they closed their Friendster accounts and migrated to the new service. It was like living in a neighborhood that was pretty good but kind of far away, so you might have to miss out on a few parties. Needless to say, this was unacceptable…
"…For a brief period of time, MySpace was the site where everyone kept their profile and managed their friendships. But soon, the service began to attract fake profiles, the wrong kind of white people, and struggling musicians.…"
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The site lists such things as "Unpaid Internships," "Facebooks," "Girls with Bangs," and "Writer Appearances." I have an idea what the first one is but have never had much call for anything like it. A "Facebook" I can only guess at; it's a kind of appointment calendar, I assume. "Girls with Bangs," I'm there, but I'll take what I can get. Listed beneath that bangs thing are Joni Mitchell (check), Jane Birkin (huh? — I feel as if I'm supposed to know this one — is she in government?), and Jenny Lewis. No idea there — one of Jerry's Kids? And then there's "Writer Appearances." I'll have to look into this. Surely, it does not include any appearance of mine, but let me make sure.
No, no. Nothing to do with me or my personal grooming. It is simply a list of bookstores where you can buy the book What White People Like. Still, it gives me pause. How about a book of my own? What White Writers Like. Or better yet, What Poor White Writers Like. Or maybe I should just make it Poor Writers. But reading on, I see the blog entry "Comparing People to Hitler." This is, again, something white people like. Well, yeah, I did that with Bush some weeks ago — you know, Iraq and Poland, so I guess it was white of me. There was a question at one time about that, however — me and my whiteness, I mean — though it turns out the answer to the question "Are Italians white?" is that no one cares.
I'm still thinking there is promise in this poor-writers thing. Julia Child was once asked her opinion of a Big Mac, and after a grimacing, chewing pause (presumably gargling the pickles), pronounced, "Well, I suppose it will keep you alive." What sprang to mind for me was not Mickey D, but Jack in the Box and their 99-cent tacos. Two for a buck, and white people will never know the difference, if there is any, between a taco-cart taco in El Cajon and these babies. I'm pretty sure there's a major difference, but my doubt is testimony to my whiteness.
Poor writers will want to be familiar with Kinko's low copy and printout rates (the more prolific you are, the more you can save) and cheap flash drives. Any cheap flash drive will do except for mine. It's called a Cruz. It's the only one with which Kinko's has problems.
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"For those few who haven't yet seen it, read about it in the Los Angeles Times, or heard about it on NPR, the blog was created by a 29-year-old aspiring comedy writer in L.A., and it is, by its own description, 'devoted to stuff white people like,' presented as numbered, encyclopedia-style entries; e.g., #1 Coffee; #5 Farmer's Markets; #69 Mos Def; or #79 Modern Furniture." — The New Republic, March 17, 2008
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Can't get much whiter than the New Republic.
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"I imagine the most common reaction among its readers is summed up by one rhapsodic commenter: 'Oh, lord, it only hurts because it's true!' And that's the problem. The reason the phrase 'it's funny because it's true' has become a shorthand for things that are neither (a) funny nor (b) particularly true is because humor is rarely truly satirical when its targets also make up the bulk of its audience. Or, if it is, the audience doesn't tend to find it funny.…" — [Ibid.]
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This, too, sounds familiar. I hardly expect anyone to remember, but I said something very much like it recently.
Poor writers will often like other poor writers. Even more common is that poor writers will often believe that other writers, poor or not, can do a damn thing to help them. A joke was going around Hollywood for a time; it may have originated with William Goldman, but who knows? In the guise of a Polish joke, it went:
"Have you heard about the poor, stupid starlet who came to Hollywood?"
"Why, no. How poor and stupid was she?"
"She fucked a writer."
A writer's joke, and hardly a blonde or Polish joke.
Poor writers will, and as Fran Liebowitz once pointed out, need to — as early as infancy, if this can be identified — practice drinking lots of water (not Perrier, as she suggests — tap will do fine) in rehearsal for quitting alcohol. Other helpful hints I might include, following "advance action and reveal character," would be that suicide is unhelpful. It is a long-term solution to a short-term problem. After Hamburger Helper, if you find you can no longer stomach the stuff, remember: Yogurt is cheap and helps regulate gastric reflux.
If you do not have a computer and are subject to the dictates of your wallet (or a higher, artistic directive), I'm still with you, but try to get over it. Here's a suggestion as to how. Kinko's, again — or even certain smoke/head/UPS stop/Lotto joints — will offer Internet time at a reasonable rate. Use this time for what you will, but you may want to access Writer's Market or Literary Marketplace to see where you might sell your wares, and print out the relevant section, if you can, and read what you walk away with closely. Then forget about it.


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Brazil does it again on the sand.
Bruno and Sidney scored two goals each on Sunday to lead Brazil to a 5-3 win over Italy in the final of the Beach Soccer World Cup in Marseille, France.
It was Brazil's third straight title in the tournament, while Italy had never advanced past the first round. "We have achieved our goal," Brazil forward Benjamin said. "We still want to do more and prove to the entire world that we are the best. I think that we can be proud of ourselves."
The Brazilians jumped out to a 5-0 lead in the first 30 minutes before Italy mustered a rally. Bruno opened the scoring in the ninth minute, chesting down a pass from Buru before spinning around to score with a volley. He then made it 2-0 in the 15th with a drive into the top left corner.
Sidney dribbled past goalkeeper Stefano Spada to send the ball into the empty net in the 22nd for a 3-0 lead before heading in his second goal in the 24th. Andre then flicked in a pass from Duda in the 29th.
Italy responded with three goals in five minutes — from Paolo Palmacci, Roberto Pasquali, and Diego Maradona Jr. — but it was too late to threaten Brazil's lead.
"Our initial aim was to reach the quarter-finals," Italy forward Massimiliano Esposito said. "So we're pleased to have exceeded our expectations by such a distance. It's a huge performance."
In the match for third place, Madjer scored a hat trick to lead Portugal to a 5-4 victory over Spain. Bilro and Torres also scored for Portugal, while Amarelle had three goals for Spain, with Nico adding the fourth.
Amarelle earned the Golden Ball award as the tournament's best player. Madjer received the Golden Shoe as the top scorer with 13 goals.


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- Click on "MyEducation" and then "MyTA". You will need a CAC card or your NKO log in. The following information will be required: Start and end date of the course, Course title and name, Cost ($250 per SH for undergraduate courses).
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WEDNESDAY, April 13 (HealthDay News) -- Eating apples every day improves cardiovascular health in postmenopausal women, according to a study presented at the Experimental Biology annual meeting, held from April 9 to 13 in Washington, D.C.
Sheau C. Chai, from Florida State University in Tallahassee, and colleagues examined the cardioprotective effects of daily consumption of apples in postmenopausal women for one year. Researchers randomly assigned 160 women, ages 45 to 65, to one of the two dietary intervention groups: 75 g dried apple or a comparative control dried fruit. Habitual dietary intake remained unchanged. Fasting blood samples were taken at baseline and at three, six, and 12 months.
The investigators found that there was a significant reduction in serum levels of total cholesterol (14 percent) and low-density lipoproteins (23 percent) in the apple consumption cohort. This group also had greatly improved atherogenic risk ratios, reduced serum levels of lipid hydroperoxide (33 percent), and decreased C-reactive protein levels (32 percent). The additional intake of ~240 calories from the dried apple did not increase body weight but lowered it by 1.5 kg.
"Incorporation of apple into regular diet is encouraged because of its highly favorable effects in reducing the risk factors for cardiovascular disease," the authors conclude.
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Tired of the ranting and raving over perennial powerhouses like Duke, Michigan State, Kansas and Kentucky? Looking for a not-so-ordinary, early season darling to root for? San Diego State is 5-0 to start the season, led by 6-foot-7 sophomore forward Kawhi Leonard. Leonard has collected double-doubles in each of the Aztecs' first five games en route to leading San Diego State in points, rebounds and even assists. Will Leonard and the rest of the Aztecs be able to keep it up through March? Only time will tell. For now, on to this week's NCAA Barometer.
1. Kemba Walker, G, Connecticut - Already considered by many to be arguably the best player in the Big East, Walker torched Vermont for 42 points on 15-of-24 shooting last week, then led the Huskies to a closer victory over Wichita State on Monday with 14-of-15 free throws. Forced to shoulder more of the scoring load with Jerome Dyson gone, Walker's other stats will come around once the rest of the Huskies settle in to Coach Jim Calhoun's offense. Still, Walker has collected 16 rebounds in three games with eight assists and six steals. Overall, Walker is making an early push to be the best point guard in the land.
2. Aaric Murray, C, La Salle - Get Murray on your radar if he isn't there already, as he might be the nation's best big man by season's end. All he's done through four games is average 18.8 points, 8.5 boards and 4.0 blocks. He blocked nine shot against Morgan State on Nov. 20 and twice has recorded five steals in a game. Yes, you read that correctly. The 6-10, 250, sophomore still has room to grow as well, a scary proposition for opposing bigs.
3. Tu Holloway, G, Xavier - Holloway's stats are simply off the charts thus far this season, as he's averaging 27.0 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists through four games, while shooting a blistering 55.8 percent from the floor. Did I mention he's just 6-0? Tu's TOs are a bit high, though perhaps that's to be expected considering how often the ball is in his hands. If you can stomach the turnovers, Holloway looks poised for a monstrous junior campaign.
4. Joevan Catron, F, Oregon - Granted a fifth year of eligibility by the NCAA after a back injury sidelined him for all but four games last season, Catron has exploded out of the gate, managing 21.8 points and 6.8 rebounds. More of a post player despite his 6-6 height, Catron tallied nine offensive rebounds over his first three games this season. It remains to be seen if he can keep up the scoring, but Catron has proven he can bang down low and hit the glass hard, making him a fairly valuable commodity regardless.
5. Darius Morris, G, Michigan - Who fills the huge void created by the loss of Manny Harris, perhaps Michigan's best player since The Fab Five? Enter Morris, a cagey sophomore who has reached double-digit assists in each of his last two contests. He also leads the Wolverines in scoring with 14.7 points per game. while shooting a robust 65.4 percent from the floor. We'll see if he can keep it up, but so far he's been the catalyst to Michigan's 3-0 start.
6. Maalik Wayns, G, Villanova - Corey Fisher ran the two-guard sets well with Scottie Reynolds last season, and coach Jay Wright is finding out quickly that Wayns is equally up to the task. Through four games, the 6-1 sophomore is averaging 13.5 points, 4.3 rebounds and 7.0 assists per tilt. His shot still needs work, as his three-point shooting in particular has been rather abysmal. However, overall Wayns has shown a firm grasp of the offense and has proven an excellent complement to Corey Fisher.
Honorable Mentions
1. Reggie Johnson, C, Miami (FL)
2. Tristan Thompson, F, Texas
3. Faisal Aden, G, Washington State
4. Ben Hansbrough, G, Notre Dame
5. Durrell Summers, G, Michigan State
1. Jeremy Hazell, G, Seton Hall - A dynamic scorer, Hazell decided to come back for his senior season after briefly testing the NBA draft waters. Gunning for his third consecutive season averaging 20.0 points per game, he scored 24 points per game through the Pirates' first three games of 2010-2011. However, in that third game, Hazell broke a bone in his left wrist against Alabama, and will miss the next 4-6 weeks. It will be tough to replace Hazell, both for Seton Hall and fantasy owners alike.
2. Josh Selby, G, Kansas - For starters, it could have been worse for the Jayhawks. After all, Kentucky center Enes Kanter, for example, was ruled permanently ineligible by the NCAA earlier this month. So perhaps the fact that Selby, the No. 1 recruit from last year's high school class, is suspended until only Dec. 18, isn't all that bad. That said, the freshman will already be behind the learning curve, and it may take an additional couple weeks to get his sea legs. In other words, Selby may not prove useful until the start of 2011.
3. Harrison Barnes, F, North Carolina - Barnes' trip to Puerto Rico didn't go exactly as planned. The freshman small forward has dominated lesser opponents, but struggled in UNC's losses to Minnesota and Vanderbilt. In fact, Barnes shot an absurd 0-for-12 from the floor against the Gophers, and he wasn't much better at 4-for-12 against Vandy. Fortunately, the Tar Heels have some cupcakes mixed into their schedule for a while until conference play begins, because Barnes is clearly still adjusting to the speed and size of defenders at major college programs.
4. Isaiah Thomas, G, Washington - Thomas played rather poorly in Washington's loss to Kentucky on Tuesday, shooting just 4-for-14 from the floor, including 0-for-4 from downtown, in the 74-67 loss. Perhaps most disturbing, however, was the fact that the 5-8 junior shot a mere 5-for-10 from the charity stripe. A 73.2 percent shooter from the free-throw line last season, Thomas is shooting just 57.9 percent through four games this season. And although his overall field goal percentages is higher than last season, the rest of his stats are down, including points, rebounds and even assists. If the Huskies are to go far once again come March, Thomas needs to play up to his potential, and perhaps beyond.
5. Jacob Pullen, G, Kansas State - Pullen had one of the worst games of his collegiate career Tuesday against Duke, shooting an abysmal 1-for-12 from the floor, including just 1-for-8 from beyond the arc. It was clear the Duke gameplan was to shut him down, and the Blue Devils were extremely effective in that regard. Without Denis Clemente, Pullen will have to find a way to not only get his shot off with a constant hand in his face, but also find ways to contribute and lead his team if his shot isn't falling.
6. Elias Harris, F, Gonzaga - Harris had his first decent game of the season Tuesday against Marquette, tallying 19 points and eight rebounds. Still, his overall start to the season has been less-than-stellar, as his numbers are way down across the board. The most significant drop has come in points (14.9 last year to 9.2 this year) and rebounds (7.1 last year to 4.2 this year). He's also shooting just 42.9 percent from the floor, after compiling a blistering 54.7 field goal rcentage during his freshman campaign. His minutes aren't really down, so hopefully Harris can turn it around. But it looks as though the extra attention this season hasn't done much for his numbers.


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