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Krypton theme is a responsive business and portfolio wordpress theme designed with the latest web standards (HTML5 and CSS3 ) and designed to work with any device, it fits perfectly on three types of devices:
- Smartphones (normal & landscape)
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Hundreds of Theme Options
This theme has a lot of options that we can't describe all of them, but here are some of the main theme features and options:
- 3 Types of Sliders (Wide Slider, AsyncSlider and RoundAbout Slider)
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- Blog (1 and 2 columns)
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ADDED: Blank page with sidebar (template) ADDED: Custom posts select query for blog page and homepage. You are able now to create blog page showing posts only from a specific category. ADDED: You can now include custom CSS styles from Krypton theme framework, even you - can include CSS styles via URL. ADDED: You can now upload custom icon to Features Tabs. Sample PSD Templates included! FIXED: Comments and author info are now showing right below the blog post (single-post)
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CSPAN's BOOKTV Pays a Visit
The M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives was prominently featured on C-SPAN2's BOOKTV on the weekend of December 8-9. The program featured a discussion of the Grenander Department, the National Death Penalty Archive and the M. Watt Espy Papers. Our feature was part of C-SPAN's LCV (Local Content Vehicle) 2012 Cities Tour of all of America's state capitals. Albany, N.Y. is featured in December 2012.
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text: Ah, the iPhone. Some would think (especially Andriod Users) that the iPhone is an overrated piece of equipment - but an iPhone is actually a staple in Pop Culture. Between iPods, iPads, and more, the iPhone bridged the gap into a reality of smartphones, making some technological advances easier than ever for average people. View the gallery and all of the iPhones that have come and gone throughout the years.


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In contrast, surname books have always been published by the so-called "vanity" press; those publishers who would publish any book as long as the author paid the cost plus a profit to the publisher. Even today, with the availability of authors to publish their own ebooks, there is still a market for the small custom publisher who will take a manuscript and turn it into a paper book. Usually, there are no more than a few dozen copies of the book printed and often the author ends up with copies he or she cannot sell, even to family members. If these books have any value to family members, they only have that value when they are availalbe
Now, as Judy says in her post quoting 17 U.S.C. §108(e) (United States Code):
The only time an entire work can be be legally copied is when it is impossible to obtain a copy of the work at a fair price. Not inexpensively, mind you. The test isn't whether our wallets would be thin if we bought a copy. It's whether the price for the work is fair — and that can be a lot higher than we might like.In my opinion, when you consider the small scale publishing of a surname book with a common trade book, there are significant differences that I think should be legally recognized. It is clear from Judy's article that if I found a surname book about one of my remote ancestors, assuming the book was published in the United States after 1923, I would be in violation of the author's copyright to make a copy of the entire book. In my opinion it is unfairly giving the author an interest in his or her own genealogy that they would not normally have under the law. Facts cannot be copyrighted.
I can see arguments where the author originated much or all of the material in the book. Then by my definition, it is no longer genealogy, but fiction. But let's just suppose that the author really did add some significant portions to the family history. Are we prepared to grant copyright protection to a story about my great-grandfather? Apparently we are, since there is no exception for books about genealogy and telling the history of the ancestors. Theoretically, I could go to the same sources used by the author and find the same information which would, of course, not be copy protected. But what of books where there are no sources? I guess you could argue that if there are no sources, I should not be interested in the book. But that is not always the case. What about books incorporating a lot of old photographs, should the author be allowed to prevent the copying of the photos in the book, even if the photos came from a source outside copy protection. I seems wrong to me that we have created a system where one of my relatives can keep me from copying stories and photos about my own relatives.
I often say we don't own our ancestors, but apparently we do in the area of published family histories. I would suggest that a more rational approach would be to allow the author to have a copyright if they print for the trade or if they print more than a arbitrary number of copies. Otherwise the book should be freely copiable. There might be an argument that the author should be allowed to recover the cost of printing and publishing, but beyond that, for books with extremely small number of readers and potential sales.
At some point, the author could also be allowed to release the work into the public domain. Once again, read Judy's article and decide for yourself.


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Every year, the RSA Conference provides a great opportunity for IT security pros to come together to discuss current and future concerns and to get access to the people, content and ideas that enable them to step up their security game and better protect high-value assets. It's also one of the best opportunities all year to preview the latest security products and innovations, and 2016 is no exception.
In this slideshow, we've pulled together a variety of the new security products that vendors are debuting at the RSA Conference 2016. From machine-learning threat intelligence to secure key management and incident response portals, organizations are sure to find something that will fit their needs.
Related Topics : Unisys, Stimulus Package, Security Breaches, Symantec, Electronic Surveillance
To protect the company from those insiders who abuse their privileged access and from hackers with stolen credentials, many companies are turning to a privileged access management (PAM) solution. ... More >>
Is fake news a security issue? Some say yes, as it can be used as a social engineering tool to spread disinformation and conceivably to get unsuspecting users to click on malicious links. ... More >>
Blockchain comes with many costs and is surrounded by confusion. Here, we examine realistic use cases, drawbacks and the potential of blockchain. ... More >>


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TODD McFARLANE: Creator Rights, Lawsuits & IMAGE @20
If there's a hot topic right now in the comic industry, it's creator rights.
But it's not like the subject is a new one.
In fact, it's the 20th anniversary of an event that was centered on creative ownership: the formation of Image Comics.
Over the coming days, Newsarama will be looking at the legacy of that event in 1992 when seven artists decided to start Image Comics. We'll talk to the people who were involved, discuss the issues that prompted the move, and explore what has happened in creator ownership in the 20 years since the event.
But before we dig into what happened 20 years ago, it makes sense that our first interview about creator rights and the legacy of Image Comics would center on Todd McFarlane. As one of the founders of Image, he made a move forward in creator rights, but at the same time, he's been involved in at least one of the more publicized lawsuits over creative ownership -- a disagreement that only recently was settled with Neil Gaiman about Spawn characters.
And last week, news broke that there's yet another creative dispute over Image Comics' best-selling series, The Walking Dead.One of the more recognizable comic book names outside the industry, McFarlane became a comic book superstar in the '80s as a Spider-Man artist. In 1992, he launched Image Comics with Erik Larsen, Jim Lee, Rob Liefeld, Whilce Portacio, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. The group advocated self-ownership of characters and concepts, and McFarlane's Image series Spawn became somewhat of a phenomenon in the early '90s, inspiring a feature movie and later TV cartoon.
McFarlane eventually began pursuing other business opportunities, including his action figure company, McFarlane Toys, as well as the production studio Todd McFarlane Entertainment and video game company 38 Studios. McFarlane had even become well known to people outside the comics industry for his collection of historically significant baseballs and his stint as co-owner of an NHL team, the Edmonton Oilers.
In the first part of our interview with McFarlane, as part of an ongoing look at the legacy of Image Comics, Newsarama talked to the artist about the current state of creator rights, the road the Image paved, and what he thinks of the latest lawsuits over creative ownership disputes.
Newsarama: Todd, how would you describe the environment in comics, and in creator rights, before you guys started Image in 1992? And did Image change anything?
Todd McFarlane: I think any sort of massive appeal for creator rights was just in its infancy back then. I'd say there was probably more talk, or way more bark than bite, if you will. Everybody said something, but nobody was doing anything about it at that point.
I know that early on, I had started talking to people about, what if we had started a union? Then we could pull some of the power back in our direction. But there wasn't enough support for that. It's interesting how afraid starving artists are that they that won't get a job, given that they're starving because they don't have a job.
At that point, I talked to Erik Larsen and Rob Liefeld. They were thinking about going out and doing independent stuff also. There was a lot of talk about stuff. And people had been doing some things. I mean, there were bits out there, like Elfquest and stuff like that had been out in the marketplace and had done pretty well. And even things like Eclipse had come in. I mean, there were companies like that.
But I think at one point, we were just on the phone going, why do we all have the same kind of idea, but we're all just going to do it at different times and different stages? Why don't we coordinate the effort so that it has more impact, instead of three or four different guys doing three or four different books at three or four different times? Why don't we try to coordinate this assault and see if we can't actually draw some attention to it?
And then once we agreed to that principal, then the question was, well, you know, there's three of us. Wouldn't it be more impactful, like a union, if we had more than three? So we set about trying to add to the number of people. That's where Valentino came in, under the auspices of Rob, because he was doing stuff with Rob. And then we went on the prowl for some of the other guys.
Nrama: One thing you did with Image, eventually, after having control over your own properties, was you decided to open Image Comics up as a place for creators to fully own their own properties. Anyone who wanted to do a comic could work with Image, and they'd own the rights completely. What was behind that decision? And how instrumental do you think that has become toward creator rights today?
McFarlane: I think it's a huge piece of it. And because the principles that we founded ourselves on, which was the seven of us who started, you know. Whilce Portacio who was there during that first week before he decided he didn't want to go for the ride. All of us were just intent on creating and making our own stuff. And then, we were spinning out other ideas. Obviously, Wildstorm and Extreme Studios, you know, Rob and Jim, and I guess Marc, doing way more than Erik and I did. But we didn't want to be out fronting for people saying, "you've got an idea; let me buy it." We didn't want to do that piece of it. And 20 years later, we still don't do that. And it all started right there at the beginning, with the principles we had in 1992. They still guide what we do.I think that when we came out of the gate and we offered the deal to creators who wanted to jump on board the bandwagon, it was the best deal that was out there, and 20 years later, it's still the best deal. Nobody offers what we offer right now. You know?
The down side of it, which is frustrating to me, as a guy who just always wanted to get out of his cage and at least try to run around free for awhile, is that a lot of people aren't willing to take that leap. Because we don't own anything at Image, we also don't pay you anything. So it's all on you to start with. So you can put a book out at Image, and you can own it, but you've got to put a team together, convince everybody to do it or just fund it yourself or whatever. But they don't get any money from the sales of that until we solicit, sell it and we collect it and give it back to you. So that means there's about a three to four month window where you have to sustain yourself somehow. Somehow. I don't know how you do it, one way or the other.
But from my perspective, I would beg, borrow and steal any and everything that I could. I'd hit up my mom, my dad and my relatives. I mean, anything I could to get enough money to eat macaroni and cheese so that I could survive and keep the electricity on for three months and hope that when that book finally hits the shelf and I collect the money, because I'm going to get the pre-orders, that I can now basically do this book for a hundred issues. And I've run into, sadly from my perspective, way too many guys that have let 90 days of living a bit of a lower standard of life dictate the next 10 years of their life. It's incomprehensible to a guy like me. Are you kidding me? I'd live on the streets for 90 days to just get that opportunity.
And in a bizarre way, they've actually offered to sell their idea to us if we give them a paycheck. And I'm thinking, wow, that's counter to why you'd want to work with Image. Our whole point is for you to own it. Own it yourself.
But you know, everybody comes with a slightly different set of priorities, so I've learned awhile back to stop putting my priorities on somebody else. Just let them do what makes them comfortable.
But no, we will not buy properties. Image doesn't own anything. That's a concept that I think people don't understand. Image doesn't own anything. So Image can't buy it and give you money, because Image doesn't have any true value itself. It's just a publishing house.
Nrama: Let's talk about how Image Comics might have changed some of the things that are making headlines today. We've seen Alan Moore's complaints about his contract with DC, and all of that happened before there existed something like Image, where a person could get their own ideas published without creative ownership issues. And of course, we've seen a controversy over Ghost Rider recently. And I know you've had a few creative disputes...
McFarlane: Yep!
Nrama: Even since Image has been created.
McFarlane: Yep.
Nrama: What are your thoughts on that controversy and what different a concept like Image can make?
McFarlane: You know, from my experience, you can put things into two buckets, if you will. One of them is where you walk into a room, your eyes are open, and you agree to things and, more importantly, you agree to things in a contract and you sign things, right? And then all of the sudden, years go by, and everybody sort of gets revisionist history, and they start rethinking that moment that was there.
That is a different spot than some of the instances that I've had where, you know, you're in a room, you had agreements that didn't go on paper, and then it becomes a he said-she said. There's nothing concrete then. Right?
So I think Blade was one that had been argued about over the years, and then like you said, Ghost Rider and things like that. I think what ends up hurting the creative person in cases like that is the question, did they sign something? I don't know if they did in those two cases. But you sometimes you find people bringing lawsuits because they apparently don't remember they signed a contract that said they didn't have any piece of what they were doing, which is different from some of the disputes that other people have had, and even the ones that I've been involved in, where at least there's a lot more gray in those conversations.
To me, if you signed something, things are a little more black and white. And once the paper trail is there, it seems to be more of an uphill battle to say you should own part of that character.
And the thing is, as a creative person, I always knew when I was working for those companies, that everything I did, they owned. But I knew that. And I was OK with that, because to me, it was just a stepping-stone toward moving to a better place, which in 1992 ended up being Image Comics books.
In my case, and I'm not saying this is the case for everyone, but I felt that I was kind of using Marvel as much as they were using me. I was able to draw a popular character, Spider-Man, and gain a lot of notoriety. All of the sudden there was a lot of attention because I was drawing an iconic character, and it helped to build my career, but then I took advantage of that and went to a new company, Image, with a new character, Spawn, I could take a lot of that momentum over to it. So I was able to take some value. Not copyrights, obviously, of the characters I drew over there, but I was able to take inertia and value of that crowd over to the new gig. And a lot of them came. And then I was able to "cash in" on that second chess move.
Nrama: I get the feeling that, with your experience in creative disputes, that your advice to anyone would be, put it in writing. Right?
McFarlane: Yeah, yeah, yeah. Right. It would be one of the top rules. Just get it down on paper so everybody understands exactly where you're at that day. And so that nobody gets to move the mile marker, you know? You may thing you said one thing, but then somebody else remembers it differently, and it unravels from there.
Even in the independents, you must get it in writing. I mean, I started Image to break away from that work-for-hire, but when somebody is doing Spawn, in a weird way, I sort of act more like a Marvel or a DC because I own that character. And I don't want to be giving that way.
But if somebody wants to come and bring his or her own books to Image, then it's the opposite. We don't want to own anything. You can have it yourself.
Nrama: You can see both sides of the fence, can't you?
McFarlane: Right. And some people have said, "oh, well you guys at Image just started another Marvel or DC because you have work-for-hires and people do your book." Well, that's true, but it's true on only a limited number of books. If we were really like Marvel and DC, every book that came through Image, we'd take a piece of it, which is what the big guys do. They do it on every book. We don't do that. We protect ourselves on our books. So if you think of it as a piece of property, then if I built this house and I spent money on it, I think I should be able to own it. But if you want to find a plot of land next door and build your own house, God bless you. But I'm going to protect my homestead, and you protect yours. And then let everybody else build his or her own little houses as you see fit.
Each one of us should be able to have some claim to the thing that we started at the beginning.
Nrama: I'm curious. When a writer and artist come in with a comic they're making, any legal agreements between the two of them is handled separately from Image, right? The share the writer has, or the artist, or whatever members of that creative team. That's all their responsibility to negotiate and put in writing? Is Image involved in that at all?
McFarlane: No, Image is not involved. I think our contract has a disclaimer paragraph that basically says what they're representing, they must actually have the rights to represent. It's the second to last paragraph in almost every contract. It just says, OK, we're assuming that you have the legal right to even pitch this idea, and that you didn't steal it.
Nrama: And I ask that because I know Robert Kirkman had a contract with his first penciller, Tony Moore, but there's now a creative dispute about proceeds.
McFarlane: Yep. Right.
Nrama: Did you talk to Robert about it?
McFarlane: Yeah. I just went, Robert, what you're about to get involved in is a pain in the ass, take it from me. But there is a silver lining in that you're doing something that matters. Because nobody ever sues anybody over something that doesn't matter. So, you know, if your book was selling four copies, it wouldn't matter what agreement everybody thinks they have. Nobody cares. They only sue when there's money on the table. There's money on the table because you're doing something successful.
You have to get a thick skin, and in a weird way, if people keep coming at you, and lawyers keep coming at you, that means you're doing something successful, that you're enough of a target for them.
Nrama: I do find it interesting, though, that so many lawsuits have popped up in the last 20 years. I know there were some changes to copyright laws during that time that inspired some of it, and certainly the successful comic book movies have also motivated some of it. But do you think the departure of the Image Comics guys in 1992 inspired any of the questioning by creators about who owns what? Or at least questioning the authority of the big guys?
McFarlane: You know, the interesting thing is, that as time's gone by, I think we've become an example on a couple different levels.
One, if you want to leave the big guys, you can go off and have some success. We did it, and years later, you can look at someone like Kirkman having all this success with The Walking Dead. And that shows that lightning can hit twice in the same spot.
But again, because of some of the legal issues I've had, and some of the other smaller lawsuits we've had with our books, and then of course with Robert's now being a little bit more high-profile, we're also an example of this: You can go off and do your own, but you'd better protect that at the same time.
We were doing it and having a fun time and we were mostly artists, not businessmen. So that piece that wasn't nailed down, now I think people are probably learning from our example that, if they are going to go off and do their own book, then maybe they should take a page from the reality of Image, to make sure they've got all their i's dotted and t's crossed with whomever I'm going to be doing business with. Because these legal things can pop up and become time sucks, if you will, out of everybody's creative process.
Nrama: And to really know what you're signing.
McFarlane: Yeah. I think people forget that moment in time. Even if it was a bad deal -- and maybe you did sign a bad deal, and maybe it wasn't even a fair deal, with the clarification that I don't know, because I wasn't there -- but what was true at that point is that none of us lives in a penal colony. At no point did anyone put a gun to your head when you signed it. So whatever your position was in life at that moment, you were able to make a great, an average or a great deal when you put your name on that contract. And that is something you have to live with.
And now, I understand as you go fast forward, that all of the sudden the world changes and the dynamics change and things become more popular, that you forget that you were a starving artist when you signed that deal, and now all of the sudden you want to reinvent what you did.
Everybody willingly signed that contract. The odd thing is that sometimes you're arguing about the terms on that contract. A lot of times, in court, the argument becomes, what does that word mean? What does that word mean? That's where lawyers come in.
Nrama: I guess the comic book industry is giving the legal industry a lot of business nowadays.
McFarlane: Yeah, a lot more than it was 10 or 15 years ago.
Nrama: Let's go back to what you said about there being "talk" about a union before you broke away and started Image. Because you know, 20 years later, there still exists no writers union or artists union or comic creators union.
McFarlane: Nope.
Nrama: Do you think that could ever happen? Do you think it should?
McFarlane: I think the answer's yes! But the problem you have to get past is that, because us as a creative whole, there are so many egos that are involved, you have to put away all your personal competitions and experiences with other creative people and turn it toward the people that you would be negotiating with, and make that priority number one. Not amongst ourselves, right?
So, for example, I can't say that Peter David and Erik Larsen have had the best relationship in life. But could they put those differences aside for the betterment of turning toward the people that are going to now gainfully employ you?
I think the answer's yes. But we nobody's wanting to do that, at least not wanting it badly enough that it's happened.
I can say, though, that once the Image guys did leave, that the big publishers did better some of the conditions, pay rates and some of the royalty structures once we left, because they understood, they didn't want to lose another seven, eight, nine, 10 guys. Right? So even some of the people who stayed behind and criticized us actually ended up doing better because of our leaving. So they benefitted from our move, whether they know it directly or not.FACEBOOK and TWITTER!


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BALTIMORE – Three related Maryland property management companies will pay $106,500 and furnish significant equitable relief to settle a national origin discrimination and retaliation lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced today.
The EEOC charged in its suit that Forest Lake, LLC, Forest Lake Inc. and Stanciu Management subjected Hispanic employees to a continuing pattern of discrimination and harassment based on national origin at their Lanham, Md., facility. The harassment and discrimination included repeatedly using offensive ethnic slurs and curse words toward them; ordering them to speak only English in the workplace at all times, regardless of circumstances; and threatening them with termination. The EEOC alleged that the companies imposed more stringent work requirements on Hispanic employees, such as giving them less time to complete job tasks than non-Hispanic employees and not allowing them to leave the apartment complex for lunch but permitting non-Hispanic employees to do so.
Further, the EEOC charged that the companies terminated one Hispanic employee and suspended another without pay because they complained about the national origin harassment and discrimination.
Such alleged conduct violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination and harassment based on national origin. Title VII also forbids employers from retaliating against employees who complain about discrimination. The EEOC filed suit in U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland (Civil Action Number 09:cv:02557) after first attempting to reach a voluntary settlement out of court through its conciliation process.
In addition to the $106,500 in monetary relief, the 30-month consent decree includes injunctions against engaging in retaliation, discrimination or harassment based on national origin and mandatory anti-discrimination training of all supervisors and employees. Employees will be permitted to speak languages other than English in the workplace, as long as this poses no business hardship, in accordance with EEOC regulations. The companies will implement and maintain a complaint procedure for the investigation of allegations or suspected incidents of discrimination, harassment or retaliation. The companies will also disseminate to employees, in English and Spanish, a copy of their anti-discrimination policies and a memorandum to all employees emphasizing the companies' commitment to abide by federal anti-discrimination laws, and post anti-discrimination notices. Additionally, the companies will be required to report periodically to the EEOC regarding any complaints of discrimination, harassment or retaliation.
"National origin discrimination remains a pernicious problem in the workplace," said EEOC Regional Attorney Debra Lawrence of the agency's Philadelphia District Office, which has jurisdiction over Maryland. "We are pleased that Forest Lake and Stanciu Management worked with us to resolve this lawsuit and to implement policies to protect all employees from unlawful discrimination or retaliation."
The EEOC enforces federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. Further information about the agency is available at its web site at (www.eeoc.gov).


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From time to time, it is my unwelcome role to be the bearer of bad news. I have had to do this in the past, with things like reminding business people that golf green fees and memberships are not tax deductible, even when incurred to entertain customers.
Today, my wet blanket extends to barter transactions. Bartering is arranging one of those wonderful agreements between people or organizations, to provide the service of one for those of another, rather than conducting the transaction with cash.
For example, let's say that a lawn care company approaches me to look after my yard. I like the idea, but I'm cheap, so I offer to provide the company owner with financial planning services instead of a payment in cash.
It turns out he's in the market for advice, and we strike a deal. My lawn gets cut and fertilized all summer, and I provide an agreed number of hours of advice to the company owner.
Most people would say this is a good arrangement, primarily because it avoids either one of us having to earn the cash, pay income tax and then pay for the service with what we have left.
Those people would be wrong.
If I am providing a service that I normally offer for income in exchange for a service that has value, then I still have to claim that value as business income.
In this example, both the lawn care company owner and I would have to claim the value of the reciprocal services on our income tax returns.
Now, since we are in business, we might be able to claim an offsetting deduction for some services. Since I'm registered as a Portfolio Manager, fees paid to me for investment advice related to non-registered investments are generally deductible.
By the same token, if I were arranging for lawn care at my office, that would likely be a deductible expense. However, lawn care for my house is clearly a personal item, and not deductible.
All of this is a bit of a shame, as we know that transactions without income tax are obviously more attractive for us as individuals. However, when the income tax system does not get its fair share, then the government can't provide the services we demand in return.
When barter transactions like this are conducted between businesses, the two parties may also be responsible for GST, PST or HST, depending on the province and whether or not the service is normally taxable under these regimes.
I understand there are barter organizations, where one party can provide goods or services in return for a credit that they can then subsequently use for other goods or services. These organizations are under the scrutiny of the Canada Revenue Agency.
Thanks and credit to Cadesky and Associates for their recent reminder posting about barter transactions, which prompted this column.
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Speaking of CRA, I have a serious bone to pick with those folks. I filed my tax return early (second week of March) because I was claiming a large refund. Since I had to file on paper, rather than electronically, I was patient, knowing this would take longer.
After eight weeks of silence, though, I started to ask, and was told in early May that my return has been set aside for extra attention on April 28. However, on May 29, having heard nothing more, another call to the CRA Enquiry department first resulted in a suggestion that my return would be processed June 5. This was changed to saying it would be undergoing four weeks of review and processing starting June 5.
However, a check with a supervisor rendered the shocking news that the processing department had actually requested FOUR MONTHS starting June 5 to process my return. Huh?
I sure would love to get a comment from CRA on this one, and will pass on what I hear. In the meantime, make the best possible use of any refund you received.
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Dollars and Sense is meant as an introduction to this topic and should not in any way be construed as a replacement for personalized professional advice.
Please consult legal, tax and investment experts for advice on your unique situation.
David Christianson, BA, CFP, R.F.P., TEP, CIMis a financial planner and advisor with Christianson Wealth Advisors, a Vice President with National Bank Financial Wealth Management, and author of the book Managing the Bull, A No-Nonsense Guide to Personal Finance.


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Naughty Dog game director Justin Richmond has claimed that, as interesting as Wii U looks, it doesn't do anything that cannot be handled by the PlayStation 3 and its upcoming handheld counterpart, the PlayStation Vita.
"To be honest with you, the idea of it is very, very cool. But there's nothing that the Wii U has that the Vita and PS3 doesn't," Richmond told NowGamer. "You know, it's an interesting piece of technology, and I'm interested to see how people use it.
"I'm not completely sold yet. That the screen isn't multi-touch, that's a little weird. It seems there are some very strange holes in it, but to be fair, last time I was sceptical of the original Wii, and look at how that did. I'm sure that the games they make for Wii U will be amazing."
Well, PS3 and Vita can't do Mario, so that's one thing Wii U has. Funnily enough, I didn't know multi-touch wasn't being offered on that Wii U screen ... I wonder if Nintendo deliberately makes half-efforts with its hardware, just to be a dick.
Uncharted 3: Naughty Dog Interview [NowGamer]
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In enterprise organizations, delivering business value from IT is a complex job - managing layers of hardware and software, suppliers, processes and IT people to deliver services that drive business performance.
assyst is a powerful, enterprise-class ITSM solution that helps you align what IT does with what the business needs. assyst gives you everything you need to optimize services, maximize productivity and drive business growth.assyst is central to all of our business ICT processes. It is the glue which bonds everything together.
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Business demands are pushing IT to the limit, so IT needs to look for better ways to meet that demand. A service catalog will help your IT organization manage service demand by empowering end users to log their own service requests via an automated web portal.The assyst Service Catalog gives us a one-stop-shop for all things IT. With very little training our customers utilize a unique 'online shopping' experience and self-service facility. Our catalog is now driven by the customer for the customer.
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IT is under increasing pressure to cut operational IT costs and to improve the quality of support – in short, to "do more with less". With the assystNET self-service portal you can divert traffic from the service desk to a more cost-effective and efficient automated digital channel.The rollout of assystNET has reduced pressure on the service desk, empowered our business users and improved the user experience. I'm pleased to report that this has increased IT customer satisfaction.
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For organizations who want the best of both worlds we offer a hybrid model, combining an on-premise install with a pay-as-you-use pricing model. Whatever you need, we have a delivery model to suit you.Selecting the assyst application in the cloud has given us the flexibility to move to on-premise if our business requirements change in the future.
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Employees consume multiple services delivered by many departments within their organizations every working day. Their expectations of user experience and service delivery are changing rapidly, raising the demands for the introduction of efficient, consistent service management across the business irrespective of function.Bringing back innovation to build a pipeline for innovation, IT needs to break down the walls and become truly integrated with the rest of the organization.
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For many organizations today, IT is central to success, and IT performance has a direct impact on business performance. But IT departments don't perform well for the business by chance. IT spend, decision making and activity need to be in line with the overarching business objectives to make sure IT is supporting these objectives.Implementing ITIL® with assyst was an important step towards better alignment between IT and business requirements.
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IT Resource Performance Management (IT RPM) is a combination of social, gamification and mobility technologies and processes which allow companies to embrace the consumerization of IT. By implementing social technologies and gamification across web and mobile platforms, organizations have the opportunity to make collaboration and information sharing happen on a global scale – with a transformative effect on IT and business productivity.Axios Systems has truly been a great partner to Mohawk. Their responsiveness and level of collaboration ensure we have exactly what we need in assyst.
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Your people are on the move, so they need access to services and support on the move. In this day and age, few people are tied to a desk. Your IT people are on the move too.
Field service engineers need to stay connected to the service desk and IT operations so they know where they're going and what they're doing. IT managers need to monitor and manage operations from outside the office.We are employing assyst to improve the business user experience. Key to this is the Service Catalog which allows users to request services via mobile and the web. We expect this to save us a lot in terms of time and cost.
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Plans to locate an animal shelter in Jackson County took a huge step forward Monday night when the board of commissioners approved a lease agreement with the Humane Society that will allow the group to construct a facility on county property. The site for the animal shelter is off of General Jackson Drive in the vacant field behind the health department and mental health center. The lease will cover 11 acres and the amount to be paid is $100 per year. The animal shelter will be operated by the Humane Society of Jackson County. The organization will board animals that are impounded by the county animal control department.
For the full story, see the Oct. 10 issue of The Jackson Herald.
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Culinary Ambassadors: Locals-Only Spots in Puerto Rico
Serious Eats' Culinary Ambassadors check in from time to time with reports on food fare in their homeland or countries of residence. Here's the latest! (Find out more about CA or join here!) —The Mgmt.
I love this restaurant. It has the best Middle Eastern food in my opinion, and I have been to the city of Jerusalem. They have the best falafel in Puerto Rico — fresh-tasting and super crisp. I also love to have the vegetable kebabs with Arab rice pilaf and salad. And as with any typical Middle Eastern restaurant, they have belly dancing show on Friday nights. Ave. Roosevelt 1109, San Juan, Puerto Rico
This is currently the most delicious and affordable sushi in Puerto Rico. It's totally outside the tourist scene in Suchville Plaza on Road #2. They have very creative rolls with local twists like a "bacalaíto" roll or with sweet plantain on top. They also offer half rolls, which is a great alternative when you want to try a few new flavors without the commitment of eight pieces to a roll. It's not super big, but the ambiance is very cozy. Road #2, Suchville Plaza, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
Ceviche House
This is a restaurant in the most residential part of Isla Verde. Currently there's a boom of Peruvian cuisine in Puerto Rico and according to a friend of mine from Lima, this one is the most authentic. Their ceviche mixto is delicious and the fried calamari are extremely light and special. And what I can certainly vouch for is they have the best tostones ever! Super crisp! Ave. Isla Verde #79, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00979; 787-726-0919; cevichehousepr.com
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Late Night Computing: January 11, 2013
Late Night Computing for January 11, 2012.....and who really reads this? We're out of here, suckers!
Late Night Computing for January 11, 2012.....and who really reads this? We're out of here, suckers!
Woohoo, the weekend. It's going to be a nice one here, too, leading me to question whether I want to risk going out into public with the flu spreading like an Australian wildfire in my area. Still, this might be my last opportunity to go outside in a short-sleeved shirt before hunkering down through May and the end of winter. Maybe I'll just seal myself inside a giant bubble with an air filtration system.
News bits:
- Lucasarts and Disney gear up to potentially launch a new live-action Star Wars television series, featuring a bounty hunter as the main character. [via Entertainment Weekly]
- In the market for a new, high resolution IPS monitor? Monoprice will offer a 27-inch 2560 x 1440 monitor for $390.00, with a dead pixel warranty included. [via Tested]
- Avoid the seasonal flu with new apps that help keep tabs on the local spread of the flu. Plague, Inc. laughs from my pocket. [via VentureBeat]
- Never wear pants again and beam your digital presence across the globe with this brand new gadget. What's next, Taco Bell plotting to take over our food supply? [via Tom's Hardware]
- The International Game Developers Association suggests new research to explore the "benefits of violent video games." [via Cnet]
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Potania: Is Cold, Also Dark demo 1.1. "'Potania: Is Cold, Also Dark', is a town management game where you must guide your village and it's inhabitants through hardship as you take on challenges that will test your management abilities." Download the demo for Windows, Mac, or for Linux.
Gratuitous Space Battles Outcasts debut trailer:
Meet the Outcast faction, featuring ten new ship designs, modules, and scenarios for Gratuitous Space Battles.
We also have two new developer diaries for The Walkking Dead to send you on your way.
Tyler J. Smith posted a new article, Late Night Computing: January 11, 2013.
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Wayland to host prospective students at Gold Rush preview
Wayland Baptist University will welcome prospective students to the Plainview campus on Nov. 16 for the Gold Rush preview event.
An all-day event, Gold Rush features an introduction to the campus and university life, with emphasis on admissions requirements, financial aid issues and academic opportunities.
Campus tours will be given, and lunch will feature a performance by Rejoice, a singing ensemble, an information fair and drawings for prizes and scholarships. Students will then have the opportunity to audition for scholarships in music, theatre and art in the afternoon and can also get acquainted with current students and check out campus facilities.
The evening wraps up with the theatre production Shorts and the City, featuring short plays and musical numbers from Broadway hits.
Gold Rush begins with check-in and continental breakfast at 8:30 a.m. in the Moody Science Building. The event is $6 per person, which covers breakfast, lunch and admission to the play.
Registration can be done in advance but is not required. Parents are welcome to join their students for the day as well.
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If you are looking for a way to make your kitchen look different, why not choosing the retro kitchen appliances? These kitchen devices, equipment, and appliances have the unique design with the curves and the uncommon colors. Unlike the traditional and regular kitchen with its classic and sleek style, the retro kitchen has this vintage flair and old-school atmosphere.
As it was mentioned before, one of the unique signature styles of the retro-styled kitchen is the bold and colorful setting. Instead of matching and pairing the colors, you need to have a contrast color palette. A red stove in between an orange cabinet and an orange cabinet is something pretty common in this style. Or a white wooden cabinet and countertops with an old-school green toaster and vintage light blue kettle can be a great addition to the kitchen. Not only the bigger retro kitchen appliances can create a huge difference; the smaller accent items can also enhance the vintage feel.
In short, don't be afraid to use colorful palette for the kitchen. The idea of retro kitchen is to have a vibrant, bold, and fun atmosphere. Choose the colorful retro kitchen appliances and have the supporting accents for the small details.
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Sign defacing
It's election time and political signs are being installed around the county and . . . the jerks are back. Who are these creeps? They are the ones who deface, pull-out and steal the signs.
While having personally experienced the hoodlums in the past, it was disappointing to have seen two of Judge-Executive Voegele's signs defaced. Since the vandals sneak around in darkness, like thieves in the night, only the result of their actions are seen.
In James 5:16 we read, "The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective." As Christians we are to desire righteousness, that is, we are to live lives as holy as we can. We recognize we will never be free from sin, but we make no excuses. The more we are able to do this the more powerful and effective our prayers will be. I want powerful and effective prayers. What about you?
Ed. note: These endorsements reflect the views of Mike DiGiuro. They are not the views or endorsements of the Oldham Era or its staff.
One of the best things about being an "opinionist" is that I get to tell people what I think. On the other hand, it's easy to offer an opinion, and I appreciate that even the most abject failure in a campaign for public office is more courageous than I. That being said, here are my thoughts on the primary election coming up on May 20. My conclusions are based on conversations and responses from most of the candidates.
Support Bednarski
I have known Jon for several years as a business man and served with him as a founding Board Member of the Oldham County Community Foundation. Jon understands the concerns of business owners in Oldham County and will be a great asset to Oldham County Fiscal Court as a Magistrate. Jon also understands the many needs in our county by having served on our Community Foundation Board and having lived here for over 28 years.
When my sisters and I were growing up, my mom saw only two possible life paths for us. We were either going to be bank robbers or achieve something significant that would get us invited to the White House. There was no average life on the agenda for me. I was going to jail or having dinner with the President. (Note: In those days, moms hadn't yet learned to say to their little girls, "Someday you could be President." The pinnacle of a girl's achievement was simply being invited to dinner with him.)
There's a mountain in the heart of Kauai in the Hawaiian Islands that is one of the wettest places on the earth. It almost never stops raining. It's absolutely beautiful in the surrounding areas, but can you imagine what it would be like if that's all there was, weather-wise? Try telling a ski enthusiast that snow is bad or a windsurfer that we can do without wind. It's all necessary and it's all perfect in its own way.
How many times in any given day do you meet a jerk? Some people seem to go out of their way to be difficult, demanding, conflict-oriented, hostile or even obnoxious. How many seem to be such poor listeners that you wonder if you're being heard at all? Some individuals even get a thrill out of threatening people with frivolous lawsuits.
When I was a little kid I got to be on TV. I think the show was called Peggy's Place or maybe Debbie's World. I was only five, so I can't be expected to remember everything, but here is what I do remember: my mom and aunt took me, my little sister and my cousin to the taping. We sat in the bleachers with a bunch of other kids and were promised a "fabulous prize" if we did what we were told.
Walmart issues
"Westport Road" is coming to Crestwood! Even after numerous citizens spoke in opposition of rezoning allowing Walmart to build off the 329 By-Pass, both the Oldham County Planning Commission and the Crestwood City Commission, with a majority vote, passed the rezoning. Our voices were NOT heard! Countless reasons against this 24-7 Walmart Supercenter were shared, but it was obvious minds had already been made up.
Through the years I have visited many patients in hospitals. Often I have asked a patient the question, "Since you have been sick, what have people said to you?" And frequently I get one of three answers:
1. The patient is told that there is something in his or her life which is displeasing to God. "In some way you have broken God's law, and now, through this illness, God is telling you something."
Support Voegele
Since there are no Democrats who have filed to run for office, the Primary Election on May 20 will determine our county officials for the next four years.
My choice for Oldham County Judge-Executive is David Voegele. There is no doubt in my mind he has done a good job and been an excellent public servant.
There have been many accomplishments.
April 14, the Senate and House began the last two legislative days. During the veto period which was April 1 through April 11, the capitol remained relatively quiet. I have been working on finalizing the Road Plan, which funds projects for the next two years for our roads and bridges.
When Nikita Khrushchev died, a humorous story circulated in political circles. The Communist party had cast Mr. Khrushchev aside and was uncomfortable about burying his body on Soviet soil. So they called President Richard Nixon, but President Nixon had his own problems at the time and declined. Then the Soviet leaders tried Golda Meir, Prime Minister of Israel. She was agreeable but added, "I must warn you that this country has the world's highest resurrection rate."
In trying to fully understand how the various branches of Oldham County government function, I've gone to court; specifically Oldham County Circuit Court.
During my first visit, there were two lawyers, Judge Karen Conrad and me. The lawyers sat and discussed motions, subpoenas, "special masters" and various legal issues in voices both calm and passionate. The judge asked thoughtful questions and made some decisions over the course of about an hour. The whole process reminded me of a chess match.
Have you ever asked yourself how come the world, with all its complex structures, hasn't collapsed? It is a miracle that this unimaginably complex system goes on without plunging into total chaos.
Absentee Voting
The Oldham County Clerk's Office wants to take this opportunity to inform all voters of upcoming election information.
For the upcoming election, I would like to remind the voters of their responsibility to make sure your address is correct in the Voter Registration Department in the Oldham County Clerk's Office and what precinct you are to vote. If you have any questions, PLEASE call 222-0047 BEFORE Election Day.
Recently, I was perusing my junior high yearbooks when I found the following inscription from 1983: "Gingeretta, you'd make a gorgeous model, ya know. I think Ricky Schroder doesn't know what he's been missing! Someday, when you're a rich, famous model, and I'm a rich, famous writer, I'll call you and say, 'Come on up to my penthouse for some champagne!' Have a smashing summer!!! Luv, Jo"
Jesus' preaching ministry is winding down. He has healed the sick, the lame and the blind, has raised people from the dead, walked on water, calmed the storm, fed thousands with a few loaves and fish and taught them about God's never ending love. He also embarrassed the religious elite repeatedly, while threatening their system of power with all their laws and sacrifices. They want him dead. He told his disciples they would get their wish over and over again before they got there.
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Helping with the Finishing Touches of your Home and Office
Helping with the Finishing Touches of your Home and Office
Expressive Living, serving Long Island and the New York metropolitan area, offers quality art, framing, and accessory consultation services from concept to completion.
We provide in-home and on-site visits for residential, corporate, commercial, and healthcare clients.
We will personalize your space with unique art and accessories that will be a source of enjoyment and inspiration for years to come.
Whether it's an entire home, a facility, or just one room, we work with you; helping you find art, framing, and accessories that reflect your decorative vision.
Contact the owner, Nancy Ganzekaufer by calling (516) 809-5916 or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com
In 2001, Nancy Ganzekaufer founded Nancy's Fine Art Publishing as a means of selling her mother's paintings through home parties. It wasn't long before Nancy discovered an unmet niche in home decorating.
Nancy's Fine Art Publishing evolved into Expressive Living, a full service, on location, art, framing, and accessory consulting firm. We work directly with homeowners, business professionals, and interior designers.
Expressive Living has grown quickly over the years due to customer referrals and repeat business.
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Expressive Living will bring original oils, acrylics, watercolors, and giclees on various substrates including canvas, paper, copper, plexi, and metal in a wide range of price points. Our clients love the experience of viewing artwork in their home or office and often select the unexpected. We will continue to work with you until we satisfy your artistic and decorative vision. Assisting with family photo walls, reframing existing artwork, and proper placement are all services we offer.
At your location, we will assist in the selection of beautiful framing to complement your existing or new artwork, bring it to a premier framer, deliver it back to you, and provide supervised installation services as needed.
Accessories are the finishing touches of color, texture and shape that impact your living and work space. Expressive Living has an accessory showroom available by appointment only. We also offer a shop-at-home service where we bring accessories to you and place them for your selection.
Need a new look for your home? Do your rooms seem uninspired or cluttered; under or over accessorized? Expressive Living's Restyling Service will help you pull it all together. Rearranging and regrouping accessories and art already in your possession can change the entire look of your room. During our 2 hour consultation, we will assess your space, offer suggestions and help you reorganize, edit, and rearrange. Get a new fresh look without the cost of a total redesign.
Nancy is wonderful to work with. She brings accessories and artwork right to your client's home so they can actually visualize it in their space. She has worked well with my clients and is very respectful of them and also of me as the designer. Expressive Living's showroom is a great resource and her staff is always willing to go the extra mile to help you find what you are looking for. Nancy is extremely professional and very knowledgable. - Peggy Guerrin Owner, Designs By Peggy
Oh my gosh - I had a party over the weekend and everyone LOVED my new painting! SO HAPPY! Thank you AGAIN!! - Gina B.
Nancy is someone who can be counted on to deliver what is needed for each client in a professional and efficient way. She will handle all of the logistics and make sure each detail is covered, which can make a designer's day that much easier! - Caroline Wilkes, Interior Designer and Writer
Nancy and her staff did a great job helping me to decorate my rooms with art. I've enlisted Nancy on several occasions for several rooms in my home. Nancy worked tirelessly to assist me in choosing the right pieces for my decor, space, and personal taste. She is patient, and will continue to offer options until the right choice is made that makes the client (me) feel great about the purchase. She is reliable, respects time commitments and is a pleasure to work with. I will definitely hire Nancy for my decorating needs in the future and highly recommend her company. - Linda S.
I had the pleasure of meeting Nancy at her studio. I was just amazed at the variety of artwork, mats and frames she has available. What I love about Expressive Living is that she represents many local artists. The customer service you get from Nancy is unmatched. She will come to your home or business with a variety of artwork and sample frames and mats. You don't ever have to leave your house or office! All the drudgery is done for you by Nancy. She has a keen sense of style and color, and I highly recommend her services to anyone who appreciates all types of art for their walls. - Debbie Viola, Owner, Custom Finishes & Murals by Debbie Viola
Love the images. They look great. - Michael F.
The office looks AMAZING!!! - Janine L.
The painting is so FABULOUS. I cannot tell you how it just makes the room. Please convey my thanks to whomever painted it. I thank you so much for all your hard work. Everything looks beautiful. - Ronnie K.
Nancy is an asset to my business as well as my clients. I feel very confident that Nancy will and does FANTASTIC finished products. She enhances my talents with great pride, compassion and professionalism. I highly recommend her services. - Doreen Vollo, Interior Designer at Doreen Vollo Interiors
Nancy is such a great resource for my clients and me. Expressive Living's wide variety of artwork that are viewed in the client's home or place of business makes the selection process a breeze all the way through to framing and installation. A pleasure to work with! - Mary Nolte, Color Consultant/Interior Designer at Kaleidoscope Color Consulting
All the pictures look GREAT. We are very happy. - Jackie C.
I've just started to do business with Expressive Living Art and Accessories. I have found the team that works with Nancy, the owner, to be friendly, professional, and hard working. Their assortment of Art and Accessories that they provide to their trade partners is beautiful and well edited. They have a process that takes much of the legwork out of my job, which results in a more efficient use of my time, which translates into happier clients! They are generous in sharing their experience and creativity with all of the designers that they work with. I am looking forward to a long and successful partnership with them! - Chasin & Gilday Interiors
Nancy's Expressive Living has been a lifesaver for our clients looking to add finishing touches to their homes. She could not make it easier - or more fun! Once she has an idea of their taste and needs, she rolls up with a van full of art and accessories and voila - instant decorating. Her shop-at-home service is simply amazing. And...people just love her. - Showcase Kitchens
I have used Nancy's services really successfully on 2 projects. Her thorough knowledge of her product and her commitment to providing the right pieces for the right places has been a real asset to my designs. My clients and I are very happy with her services. - Crystal Photiou, Owner, CP Interiors
Expressive Living offers one stop shopping for elegant accessories, botanicals, sculpture, and art. If what you are searching for is not in the showroom, these willing and able professionals will source it. Testimonial in point: A client recently requested art depicting a courtroom scene for a small den as her husband has a law practice. Most design showrooms do not carry such specific art so I was in a quandary in terms of how to meet this request, but then remembered Expressive Living! This boutique showroom is now assisting me with art for sons having graduated from Duke, Emory, Michigan and Syracuse! - Deborah Martin Designs
I have enjoyed working with you and Barbara from Day 1 and I truly respect the ethical and personal way you run your company. I love all my art and LOVE the oil which hangs proudly on that very important wall in my Living Room! - Carin A.
Nancy has made my work as an interior designer much easier. Her selection of artwork and accessories is wonderful and the in-home service she provides my clients is exactly was is needed. She is respectful of my role as designer and brings years of experience and knowledge with her. I highly recommend her and her firm to anyone needing this service. - Gail Gottlieb, Showroom Manager at Bassett Home Furnishings


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The "Portion Control" plan, which they say "just happens to sync with today's popular portion control programs" gives points values for the meals. I can't vouch for their accuracy, since I don't use that plan, but the sample I looked at seemed reasonably close.


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Spiro T. Agnew, 1967-1969
The political life of Spiro Theodore "Ted" Agnew, who was swept into office in 1968 as Richard Nixon's vice president, ended five years later after pleading no contest to a charge of federal income tax evasion. Agnew was born in Baltimore and graduated from Forest Park High School. He began his college studies in 1937 at Johns Hopkins University, and later left to study law at the University of Baltimore. During World War II, he served with the 10th Armored Division in Europe, earning a Bronze Star, Combat Infantryman's Badge and four battle stars. After the war, he returned to Baltimore and finished his law studies. He established a law practice in Towson and even though he was a Republican, was appointed chairman of the Baltimore County Board of (zoning) Appeals, and "acquired a reputation of honesty in a job fraught with opportunities to accept bribes," reported The Sun at his death in 1996. Elected Baltimore County executive in 1962, Agnew, who was described as Republican liberal, supported the struggle for civil rights and public accommodation. With the support of blacks and liberals, Agnew was easily elected governor over his Democratic conservative opponent George Mahoney, in 1966. An open housing law, a state income tax on a graduated (rather than a flat) scale, water pollution control program, and the state acquisition of Friendship Airport, were some of the achievements of the Agnew years. African-Americans who had supported Agnew in the past were shocked after Bowie State College students staged a sit-in in 1967 at the State House, and he retaliated by refusing to meet with them and closing the college. The support totally evaporated after the 1968 murder of Martin Luther King Jr. and the subsequent riots that swept Baltimore, when Agnew sternly lectured and berated black leaders. Known as a strong law-and-order candidate which brought him to the attention of Richard M. Nixon, he was elected vice president in 1968. He resigned from the governor's office in 1969, before a special session of the state legislature, before taking up his vice presidential duties in Washington. Agnew stood before a federal judge in Baltimore on Oct. 10, 1973, and uttered the statement for which he has become known for the legal expression of "nolo contendere" or "no contest," to charges of income tax evasion, while he was governor. When his white marble bust was unveiled in 1995 in the Capitol in Washington, he said, "I am not blind or deaf to the fact that some people feel that this is a ceremony that should not take place." Agnew, who died in 1996, is buried in Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens in Timonium.
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Friday March 2nd, 2012 - Travel Alberta and The Anaheim Ducks hosted Stampede Day outside the North doors of The Honda Center, celebrating 100 years of the Calgary Stampede experience. Stampede is an annual rodeo, exhibition and festival held every July in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and is a volunteer-supported, not-for-profit organization that preserves and promotes western heritage and values.
The ten-day event, which bills itself as "The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth", attracts over one million visitors per year and features one of the world's largest rodeos, parade, midway, stage shows, concerts, chuckwagon racing, and First Nations agricultural competitions. The event's roots are traced to 1886 when the Calgary and District Agricultural Society held its first fair. Organized by thousands of volunteers and supported by civic leaders, the Calgary Stampede has grown into one of the world's richest rodeos, one of Canada's largest festivals and a significant tourist attraction for the city.
Patrons were encouraged to Dress, Dance, and Ride together in true Stampede fashion with the opportunity to win an amazing 3-day trip for two to the 2012 Calgary Stampede. Attendees enjoyed the Beer Garden, Barbeque, Midway games, Photo Booth, and an opportunity to show off their Bull Riding skills on the mechanical bull. Event highlights included Line Dancing with Go Country 105's Shawn Parr and In Cahoots, and an appearance by the Calgary Stampede Queen and her court, who were lovely and charming, and whose infectious smiles lit up the event.
Travel ALberta and The Anaheim Ducks brought local Canadian and hockey fans together at The Honda Center to experience the sights and sounds of the Calgary Stampede from 5:00p.m. - 7:00 pm. Patrons were encouraged to Dress, Dance, and Ride together in true Stampede fashion with the opportunity to win an amazing 3-day trip for two to the 2012 Calgary Stampede.
Attendees enjoyed the Beer Garden, Barbeque, Midway games, Photo Booth, and an opportunity to show off their Bull Riding skills on the mechanical bull. Event highlights included Line Dancing with Go Country 105's Shawn Parr and In Cahoots, and an appearance by the Calgary Stampede Queen and her court, who were lovely and charming, and whose infectious smiles lit up the event.
Capping off the Stampede pre-game festivities was a private performance by singing/songwriting sensation Jason Greeley. Jason was a Top 4 contender on "CTV's Canadian Idol" out of over 9,000 hopefuls across Canada, and returned home a hero. With that success came the release of Greeley's debut album, "Live, Love, Sing". The album includes a single co-written with Idol judge/ rockster Sass Jordan, which debuted at number one in Newfoundland, selling over 12,000 copies.
Greeley then took his music overseas, making three trips to Germany to perform for the Canadian troops. He signed with Royalty Records, the long-time Alberta indie label that connected Greeley with two-time CCMA Producer of the Year, Joel Feeney. Greeley's songwriting talents came to the forefront as well, and he co-wrote five of the songs on the album, including partnering with Nashville's Denny Carr (Rocket Girl) on "What I've Gotta Do". Greeley's musical direction is defined by his credo, "You've got to sing what you love, to love what you sing".
Travel Alberta also invited some Hollywood Television and Film stars to join in on the Stampede fun. The celebrities mixed and mingled with the fans and were treated to a private Skybox to watch the hockey game. Celebrities included, (Montreal native) Max Williams who stars in the new IFC series "Bullet In The Face", Robert Picardo, series regular on "Star Trek: Voyager" and who created the role of Commander Woolsey on "Stargate: Atlantis", and beautiful actress Claudia Christian from the hit TV series "Grimm", "Nip/Tuck", "Relic Hunter", and was the series lead on "Babylon 5".
Also along for the ride was Nick Searcy, series regular on the hit television series "Justified", and recently co-starred with Brad Pitt in "Moneyball". Other celebrity guests included Randy Rosenbloom, a nationally televised NBC Sportscaster covering two Olympic Games, Vancouver actress/singer Vikki Gurdas appeared in "Totally Blonde" with Michael Buble, and was a lead vocalist on the soundtrack single, "Mr.Right". Ken Olandt from the popular Soap Operas, "General Hospital" and "The Young and The Restless", and Jeff Rector from "The Bold & The Beautiful", and "NYPD Blue" who wrangled the stars for the event.
Following the pre-game Stampede event, everyone made their way into The Honda Center with anticipation for the rival hockey match between The Calgary Flames and The Anaheim Ducks. Both teams were pumped up and ready to rumble. We even caught the two teams mascots (the Flames "Harry the Horse" and the Ducks "Wild Wing"), mixing it up between periods.
The Flames and the Ducks were evenly matched and the game was a tense back and forth battle between the two teams who were tied 2–2 in the third period. With less than a minute to go (46 seconds on the clock), the Ducks Ryan Getzlaf took a short pass from Corey Perry to score the winning goal with the Anaheim Ducks winning 3-2. It was an amazing "Clash of the Titans" match-up that kept all spectators in the stadium on the edge of their seats for the two and a half hour spectacle.
Following the game, the final glasses of beer were downed, the victory cries subsided, the celebrities returned home, and the beautiful Calgary Stampede Queen and her court rode off into the Sunset. All had a great time. A special thanks to Travel Alberta, The Calgary Stampede, The Anaheim Ducks, the fans, and everyone that worked tirelessly to make this wonderful event an enormous success.
The 100th Anniversary Celebration will take place July 6th – July 15th. Come and visit, and see for yourself why The Calgary Stampede is indeed "The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth". So come to Calgary in July and enjoy Canada's beautiful, scenic and breathtaking country, 10 days of amazing Stampede events, and get spoiled by Alberta's western hospitality. For more information, and to book your travel arrangements, go to www.CalgaryStampede.com or www.TravelAlberta.com/
Keep an eye out for my next series of travel articles in April. Albertas Winter Wonderland: Where Winter is Playtime. "Remember to Breathe".


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