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Marcum can assist the EB-5 investor in gathering all of the data necessary to prepare the Source of Funds Report. This process will include completing an interview questionnaire that will be provided to a local Marcum office or Leading Edge Affiliate in the investor's home country. The interview questionnaire will request from the investor all the necessary data required by the US government.
Marcum will then review this data prior to submission in order to ascertain its completeness and accuracy. Marcum will also coordinate with and assist the investor's immigration attorney to make sure that the immigration process proceeds as seamlessly as possible.
Contact one of Marcum's regional representatives.
EB-5 Regional Center Services
- Assist Regional Center in design of accounting system including internal controls.
- Accounting services to investors pertaining to the transfer of funds.
- Assist management with compliance applicable to EB-5 Regional Center reporting and administrative requirements set by USCIS.
- Assist management with investor reports.
- Outsourced accounting services thru Family office division.
- Independent CPA firm reporting.
- Monitoring green card process and tax effects on U.S. transactions to investors and EB5 project.
- International tax services for investors.
- Documenting lawful source of funds.
- Review of financial pro-forma (budgets and assumption).
Source of Funds and Path of Funds
Seeking classification as an immigrant investor under the employment based fifth preference category, also known as EB-5, carries an evidentiary burden on the investor. An integral part of the submission for conditional residency is that the petition must demonstrate the source and the path of the funds used in the investment structure. This report is referred to as the Source of Funds Report or SOF Report.
The EB-5 regulations require the investor to prove that the invested capital was "obtained through lawful means." The USCIS (US Citizenship and Immigration Services) requires a detailed report (1) showing how the investor obtained the funds used for the investment and (2) providing a clearly documented "path of funds" from the original source to the commercial enterprise's bank account.
For example, lawful sources of funds are personal savings, inheritance, a personal loan, a gift, or sale of an asset, etc. There is no single favored source, however whatever the source, it must be fully supported with as much third party documentation as possible. A mere declaration that the funds were lawfully obtained will not suffice.
EB-5 investors' past income is also a factor used by the USCIS in its evaluation of the EB-5 investor's conditional residency petition. Income tax records should be submitted for a minimum of five years. In addition to supporting the Source of Funds Report the EB-5 investor's income tax returns will also assist in proving a "pattern" of income. A "pattern" of income helps support situations where an investor may not have earned a substantial annual income in recent years but accumulated the funds over time.
An equally important part of the documentation process is the path of funds. This means that the flow of funds must be identified, lawful, and documented. The path of funds will demonstrate where the funds originated and how they ultimately arrived in the US investment escrow account. Retaining a certified public accountant, both in the investor's home country and in the United States, is highly recommended and will ensure full compliance for reporting purposes. Marcum has the resources available to provide this service to investors.
October 10, 2019
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Bloomberg News quoted Mid-Atlantic Regional Tax Partner-in-Charge Edward Reitmeyer, in an article about the October 15 tax filing deadline, the first under the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2017.
Ed Reitmeyer, the Mid-Atlantic regional partner-in-charge of Tax Services at accounting firm Marcum LLP, said he emailed his staff in late July and September to warn ....
November 07, 2018
As Seen In
Accounting Today announced the availability of the 2018 Marcum Year-End Tax Guide.
Marcum LLP released its 2018 Year-End Tax Guide on Wednesday, providing advice to taxpayers and tax professionals about how to handle the Tax Cuts and ....
November 07, 2018
Press Release
Marcum LLP Releases 2018 Year-End Tax Guide: Reference Tool for Tax Planning
Marcum LLP today released its 2018 Year-End Tax Guide. This year's guide includes 17 chapters discussing how taxpayers are affected by the Tax Cuts & ....
September 17, 2018
Tax Compliance
Tracing of Interest Expense Related to Debt-Financed Distributions
When proceeds are received from a loan, there are various tax consequences depending on whether the borrower is the taxpayer or an entity owned by ....
June 04, 2018
Tax Reform
2018 Gift and Estate Tax Changes under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: Transfer More Wealth Tax-Free
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 introduced a wide array of changes to most areas of the tax law beginning with the ....
March 13, 2018
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Inc. magazine quoted Mid-Atlantic Regional Partner-in-Charge of Tax & Business Services Ed Reitmeyer in an article about errors in the new federal tax law that could cost taxpayers big money.
Many entrepreneurs have celebrated President Trump's signature legislative achievement, the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, for decreasing their annual tax bills.
February 23, 2018
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The New York Times quoted national Tax Leader Joseph Perry in an article discussing the complexities and confusion created by the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act, and the likely battles yet to come in Congress.
Never mind that once in a generation tax bill that just passed last year. Congress is headed for years more of big fights over taxes, ....
February 21, 2018
Tax Flash - Tax Return Compliance
The Impact of Tax Reform on Financial Accounting
On December 22, 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, was signed into law. The Act will have a significant impact on financial reporting issued ....
February 16, 2018
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Long Island Business News wrote about the advice Marcum panelists gave to businesses considering restructuring as C-corps, during the Firm's recent tax reform seminar in Melville.
Much of the Marcum seminar focused on the taxation differences between C‐corps and pass‐through entities, which include partnerships, S‐corporations, limited liability companies and sole proprietorships.
February 15, 2018
Tax Flash - International Taxation
New IRS Directives Issued for Transfer Pricing Examinations
On January 12, 2018, the Large Business and International Division of the Internal Revenue Service issued five directives which provide instructions on how IRS agents ....
February 13, 2018
Tax Flash - Tax Return Compliance
Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018
The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, enacted last Friday, February 9, contains a number of tax breaks for both individuals and businesses. These include the ....
February 12, 2018
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The Hartford Business Journal quoted Connecticut Tax Partner-in-Charge Brett McGrath, in an article about the impacts of the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2017.
More than 30 years after digesting the last major federal tax overhaul, Connecticut accountants and legal advisers working to interpret the latest changes to the ....
February 09, 2018
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CNBC quoted Tax Principal Michael D'Addio in an article about adjusting paycheck withholdings to comply with the new tax rates for individuals.
In January, the Treasury Department released its income tax withholding tables, updated to reflect changes stemming from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The new ....
February 05, 2018
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Bloomberg News quoted Ed Reitmeyer, Mid-Atlantic Regional Partner-in-Charge of Tax & Business Services, in an article about tax strategies for owners of pass-through businesses under the new tax law.
If exploiting a tax loophole is as much an art as a science, then the tax planning profession is poised for a creative renaissance. The ....
January 30, 2018
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Fox Business spoke with Tax Principal Michael D'Addio about the need to adjust paycheck withholdings under the new tax law.
As employees begin to receive their updated paychecks based on the new tax code changes, many are seeing incorrect withholding amounts, which could lead to ....
January 30, 2018
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Long Island Business News reported on the Marcum tax panel the publication's editor is co-moderating with Melville Office Managing Partner Carolyn Mazzenga.
Long Island Business News Editor Joe Dowd and Marcum Melville Office Managing Partner Carolyn Mazzenga are set to moderate a series of panel discussions tonight ....
January 30, 2018
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Bloomberg's Talking Tax podcast invited Tax Principal Michael D'Addio onto the show for a discussion about whether the new tax law will drive pass-through entities to convert to C-Corporation status.
The new tax law lowers the corporate tax rate to 21 percent—a change that some lawmakers have suggested could prompt pass-through entities to convert to ....
January 29, 2018
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Long Island Business News quoted State & Local Tax Leader Paul Graney in an article about options New York State is considering to counter the regional tax impact of the federal Tax Cuts & Jobs Act.
Facing new federal rules that limit state and local tax deductions, New York and California are considering options to give their residents a big federal ....
January 29, 2018
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CFO.com published an article by Tax Leader Joseph Perry and Tax Principal Michael D'Addio, discussing the pros and cons of C-corporation v. pass-through entity status under the new tax law.
A 21% income tax rate might sound appetizing to some pass-through entities, but C-corporation status doesn't suit every organization.
January 24, 2018
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Associated Press quoted Tax Principal Michael D'Addio in an article about how small businesses are capitalizing on the new tax law.
Although there are still many unknowns about the tax law that took effect Jan. 1, some small business owners have already figured out that they ....
January 19, 2018
Tax Flash - State & Local Taxation
U.S. Supreme Court Will Hear South Dakota's Sales Tax Case
On January 12, 2018, the United States Supreme Court decided that it will hear a South Dakota case (State of South Dakota v. Wayfair Inc., ....
March 01, 2017
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IIUSA's Regional Center Business Journal published an article by Tax Partner David Appel, Senior Manager Jana Aristizabal, and Senior Accountant Alexander Oujevolk, about the intersection of EB-5 investment, U.S. tax compliance, and proper tax plannin
The EB-5 process is intricate and complex for all parties involved at any stage.
December 10, 2015
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International Business Times quotes Tax & Business Services Partner David Appel on the economics of the EB5 immigrant investor program.
Whether you're fleeing a war-torn country or seeking a lucrative Silicon Valley tech career, it can take years to obtain permanent residency in the U.S., the ....
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The Marcum Tax Guide is a reference to be used when you need a quick refresher on certain tax aspects.


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"Be Smart, Stay Safe" DVD & Music CD Kit
This money saving bundle includes the award-winning "Be Smart, Stay Safe" DVD, 3 educational music CDs, and the Guide for Grown-Ups on how to talk to kids about staying safe.
Lil' Iguana Plush
This Lil' Iguana Plush is an adorable friend and a cuddly reminder for children to stay safe, happy, and remember what Lil' Iguana would do in situations.
Feelings Calendar
Lil' Iguana Hand Puppet
Lil' Iguana "Run, Run, Run, Yell & Tell" Wristband
"Run, Run, Run, Yell, & Tell" Poster
This colorful tabloid size poster reinforces the Run, Run, Run, Yell & Tell message taught during Lil' Iguana Live. Children can follow three easy steps to keep them safe from abduction attempts.
Educator's Kit
This oversized storybook and curriculum kit features 6 stories, a 56 page activity book, and 23 page instructor's guide to reinforce the safety messages taught during Lil' Iguana Live.
Music CD's
Lil' Iguana music CD's are great to listen to as a daily reminder to keep your children safe from harm. With upbeat tempos, and informative lyrics, the music CDs will keep your child entertained while educating them about important safety topics.

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Kidz Science SafariMarch 16, 2018 - March 25, 2018
Time: 10:00 AM
Price: Free with park admission
Central City Park
115 Willie Smokie Glover Dr
Macon, GA
Showtimes: This self-guided exhibit remains open all day (10:00 am – 10:00 pm) and will be located inside the round building.
The Kidz Science Safari is a mobile, fully interactive, traveling children's museum, an indoor activity. It features at least 14 "hands-on" science based educational exhibits that appeal especially to children in grades K-6th. This exhibit is STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) based and combines learning with fun for all ages. FREE WITH PARK ADMISSION!
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If you travel often—or if you like to be adventurous and try new places near your home—you probably rely heavily on online customer reviews to separate the good from the bad when planning trips, booking accommodations, deciding where to eat, and choosing which landmarks you absolutely must visit. The Internet has made customer reviews more accessible than ever, but it has also created a lot of information to sift through. Here are a few easy tips for getting the most out of customer reviews when planning your next trip.
Read the bad reviews first.
To paraphrase Leo Tolstoy, "All good reviews are alike; each bad review is bad in its own way." When I look at reviews, I'm less interested in reading about how awesome a place is and more interested in reading about why I maybe shouldn't pick a particular activity. Typically, if I'm researching a specific restaurant or point of interest, it is because I have heard good things about it, so I use customer reviews as a way to get a different perspective and see if there is anything else I should know. (Note: I do pay close attention to good reviews when picking a restaurant so I know what to order! When looking for good local restaurants, the "explore" tab and customer reviews on the Google Maps application almost never steer me in the wrong direction.)
Manage your expectations.
Although I do value bad reviews, I often find they reflect poor expectations from the customer. If a reviewer is complaining that a $50-per-night motel only offers free muffins in the morning, I'm inclined to think the motel is still a good value! Perhaps that reviewing customer should have splurged for a room at a different hotel wanting a complimentary hot meal. Likewise, I once read a bad review for a restaurant in Mississippi from a customer who was looking for "real Memphis barbecue" and was disappointed. Although I understand Mississippi is very close to Memphis, perhaps that person should have driven north a few miles if "real Memphis barbecue" was what he wanted.
Source: Sezgin Yilmaz
Keep timing in mind.
It is also important to look at the date of the review when weeding out the good from the bad. Maybe there was a lot of noise or poor customer service a few years ago, but perhaps the noisy construction is finished or management has hired a new crop of fantastic employees since. If a complaint in an older review may be a deal breaker for you, check more recent reviews to see if the problem persists. Also, see if you can figure out when the person actually visited and not when they wrote the review. TripAdvisor includes the month of the visit in all reviews and only allows users to review establishments visited within the past year.
Trust your gut.
Online reviews can be a wonderful resource to help you plan your next outing, but if you are excited about a particular place and find a few reviews that dampen your enthusiasm, it is ultimately up to you to decide how much stock you want to place in said reviews. If you are afraid you might regret not trying the place anyway, just go for it! If anything, maybe the bad reviews will lower your expectations a bit so you will walk away feeling even happier and more fulfilled than if you had gone into the experience expecting to be blown away. Remember, everyone has different preferences and pet peeves when traveling, so find reviews with an attitude that seems to match yours and ultimately plan the trip you want to take!


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North Vancouver & Delbrook High SchoolClasses Of 1958
Bill Wedley
The following is from the Hansard records of the BC legislature on March 22, 1989, one day after Barry passed away.
The House met at 2:06 p.m.
HON. MR. BRUMMET: Mr. Speaker, I wish to inform the House of the tragic passing yesterday evening of Barry Sullivan, QC, and perhaps to use the occasion to say a few words of tribute to Mr. Sullivan.
Barry Sullivan came to the attention of the Ministry of Education during his successful prosecution of the Robert Noyes child sexual abuse case. Previously he had headed a committee to advise the government on amendments to the Human Rights Act. During the summer of 1986, Mr. Sullivan prepared an interministry report on sexual abuse of children by school board employees, and that report set the direction which government has taken in dealing with the abuse problem.
It was Mr. Sullivan's manifest concern for children, together with his professional ability, that subsequently made him the government's choice to head the Royal Commission on Education. He combined the objectivity of a non-educator with the trained mind of a lawyer. As a one-man commission, Mr. Sullivan wisely assembled a broad-based support staff of educators and others.
From the start of the royal commission's work, his common sense and human qualities were displayed in his direction of the research. As well as holding formal hearings, he made sure that he and his staff went out to meet the public in their places of work and study. In one instance, he even held a public meeting aboard a Gulf Islands ferry, and he certainly went out of his way to talk to the students in the system.
Before many months had elapsed, it became evident that he had succeeded in eliciting widespread enthusiasm for the work of the royal commission. It is a tribute to his abilities and his personal integrity that in the midst of strife and much cynicism, he was able to establish his credibility and his genuine interest.
Mr. Sullivan's health began to deteriorate during the course of his research, yet he continued to devote himself to the work to the limit of his strength. His personality animated all his staff. He was assisted in particular by Dr. Arthur Kratzmann, who became Mr. Sullivan's deputy and oversaw publication of the report. To Dr. Kratzmann, the professional staff and the technical staff, we owe a great deal of thanks.
Barry Sullivan leaves a memorial that many would envy. A Legacy for Learners, as his report is titled, suggests many improvements in our education system. The wide acceptance it has already received is a testament to his wisdom, his common sense and his love of children.
On behalf of all British Columbians, I extend our sympathies to Barry Sullivan's widow, Dawne, and their four children: Lianne, Lana, Ryan and Shannon. I also wish to recognize and thank the family for their significant contribution, because I know that Mrs. Sullivan read much of the material, assisted and was able to give the input of a mother and children into the report. So I wish to recognize that and thank them for their work and contribution to the royal commission as well as their support for Mr. Sullivan.
A Barry Sullivan memorial bursary fund is being created. Details will be provided shortly, and contributions in lieu of flowers have been requested by the family. The funeral service is tomorrow afternoon at 2 p.m. in Vancouver.
I know, however, that the major tribute to Barry Sullivan will be an education system that meets the emerging needs of the twenty-first century. His lasting memorial couldn't be better expressed than through the title of the royal commission report, A Legacy for Learners.
Perhaps the Speaker can, on our behalf, convey the sentiments of this House to the Sullivan family.
MR. JONES: We on this side of the House also wish to express our regrets on the untimely death of Barry Sullivan.
Although best known for his work in education in British Columbia, Mr. Sullivan had a successful 14-year career in the legal profession. As well, he served on the B.C. Utilities Commission. In 1982, after only ten years at the bar, he was appointed to be regional crown counsel and was responsible for many of the high-profile prosecutions in this province. He was described by Denny Boyd in September 1986 as the top lawman in the province, in terms of effectiveness and high-profile prosecutions.
Despite the royal commission's slow start after his appointment to it, his personal, warm and human style eventually attracted a strong public response to that commission and gave credibility to its work. Mr. Sullivan became a symbol of the end to a very negative past in education, and a symbol of hope for the future.
I think everybody knows that as commissioner he set up a very rigorous and demanding schedule of hearings and meetings in every corner of this province. I had the privilege to attend a number of those hearings and was most impressed with his incredible patience and sensitivity to all those who wished to be heard by the commission.
Barry Sullivan made an important contribution to British Columbia, particularly in education, and as the Minister of Education said, his legacy is symbolized by the title of the royal commission report, A Legacy for Learners. I know the House wishes to express to the family of Mr. Sullivan our sympathies and condolences on behalf of this House to a very special British Columbian.
MR. SPEAKER: I thank both members. A proper message will be sent by the Chair on behalf of all members.
The Classess of '58 Memorial Bursary in Honour of Barry Sullivan is supported by contributions from our classmates. Although contributions are made in memory of all deceased classmates, Barry Sullivan is identified for special honour because (1) he made exceptional contributions to BC education through his Royal Commission report (2) he was instrumental in teaching and reform and (3) his early death was on the committee's mind when the bursary was established. Since 1999, we have suported 15 recipeints (abourt $1300 each).
Besides our Classes of '58 Memorial Bursary, there is a BARRY SULLIVAN, Q.C. MEMORIAL BURSARY SOCIETY that administers a bursary program for students enrolled in a BC post-secondary institution. The following quote comes from the information form put out by the Sullivan Society.
Barry Martin Sullivan, Q.C. (1940-1989), was a loving husband and dedicated father of four
children. In his short professional life, Barry Sullivan accomplished many things. His skills
as Counsel in the courtroom and teacher in criminal law classrooms were legendary. His
endeavours were characterized by diligence, commitment, a sense of imagination, and a
steadfast desire to make things better for kids. In addition to this, his contributions to our
Province were many. Originating from his research and investigations on a high profile court
case, Barry Sullivan wrote a report and recommendations on the tragic subject of Child
Abuse that led to the development of an inter-ministry coordinated and sensitive approach to
mitigating the occurrence of child abuse in public and private school classrooms. This work
also led to Sullivan's appointment as Commissioner on Education and the report A Legacy
for Learners which will stand forever as a key step toward the improvement of education at
all levels in British Columbia.
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SpotXchange is the first video ad network to ramp up integration of directly-served behaviorally targeted in-stream video ad campaigns in its network with the Digital Advertising Alliance's (DAA) Advertising Option Icon, a notice to consumers to provide more transparency and control over the collection and use of their data regarding their Internet viewing for online behavioral advertising (OBA).
The DAA's Advertising Options Icon
Otherwise known as the Advertising Options Icon, the symbol from the DAA's Self-Regulatory Program for Online Behavioral Advertising provides enhanced notice to online viewers. The Advertising Options Icon appears within the SpotXchange ad player at the top of every ad unit. When a consumer sees a video ad online, they can click on the "blue arrow with an i" icon to learn more about behavioral advertising, read about data collection and use practices, and easily opt-out of behaviorally targeted advertising, if desired. In addition to hosting its own opt-out functionality, SpotXchange also participates in the DAA's consumer choice opt-out page.
As a consumer and video viewer, I like that. However, I think that an active ad campaign will need to be done to get the viewers to know what that icon is because yes, it's obviously information of some sort, it's not so obvious that it's about their online privacy and data gathering. So perhaps the first ads we should see with that icon, are ads about that icon to make online video viewers aware of it.
SpotXchange is the first company that is serving up the icons on all inventory they have that is behaviorally targeted in the core network (not sure if there is some other form of network over there that's not covered).
"We are one of the leading advocates for consumers when it comes to online video advertising and consumer privacy," said Mike Griffiths, Vice President of Data Analytics at SpotXchange and co-founder of Network Advertising Initiative (NAI), one of the leading industry associations participating in the DAA's Self-Regulatory Program. "SpotXchange is very involved in all video advertising self-regulatory efforts. The more transparent we are as an industry leader in video advertising, the more impact we have on public opinion about privacy issues and how behaviorally-based advertising supports a robust Internet that brings better content and more value to consumers."
Now SpotXchange might not have made my "where to put your video ads" top three based on August 2011 comScore numbers, but they still have a lot to offer:
SpotXchange Video Ad Marketplace – 289,128,000 video ads, 178,000,000 ad minutes, 8.0 ads per unique viewer and 12% reach of the total US population.
What is the Advertising Option Icon?
Even I am not sure what exactly the icon is all about, so I did some digging. The initiative is an expansion of the Self-Regulatory Principles for Online Behavioral Advertising as mentioned but what does it really do.
From a consumer standpoint, it offers valuable information not only about behavior advertising in general but also about the choices they have for opting out of targeting from some, and even all participating advertising. It also gives consumers a clear cut way to lodge a complaint if they thinks something fishy is going on.
For companies it offers info on the program, allows them to register for inclusion and also file a complaint.
Finally for online behavior targeting firms, they can put information out for consumers on what is collected, how it is used and hopefully, how it's secured and who has access to it. On top of that you can receive access to the icon (with compliance of requirements one hopes) and get registered for the consumer opt-out page which should be automatic when using the icon I think.
Opt Out Page
Here's an awesome feature, the Opt Out Page or Consumer Choice page. I loaded it up and it showed that some 64 companies were available for me to opt out of. Included in those companies are Brightroll, Akamai, AOL Advertising, Cox Digital Solutions DataXu, Glam Media…oh heck, it's a long list. Just go check it out.
Honestly, you really need to be dedicated to your privacy because you might not know what each company does and so will need to read a brief bio of the firm to determine, unless you're one of those that just opts out of everything (which means you might just continue to get ads you hate) by clicking a single box. There is an upside for consumers in behaviorally targeted ads, you see stuff you're more likely to be interested in rather than constantly seeing things like hair growth, penis enlargement, weight loss and instant riches ads. Gee, I wish there was a button to opt out of that stuff actually.
Here's some info on what that page gives consumers:
Using the tools on this page, you can opt out from receiving interest-based advertising from some or all of our participating companies.
- Find out which participating companies have currently enabled customized ads for your browser;
- See all the participating companies on this site and learn more about their advertising and privacy practices;
- Check whether you've already opted out from participating companies;
- Opt out of browser-enabled interest-based advertising by some or all participating companies, using opt-out cookies to store your preferences in your browser; or
- Use the "Choose All Companies" feature to opt out from all currently participating companies in one step. GO
Why You and Your Company Should be a Member
So I've given you my thoughts from a consumer's standpoint. Now I'll do so as an industry member. Frankly, it's good for business. You might not see the value in it, but think of it this way.
Right now, consumers think of your data gathering as shady, invasion of their privacy and less-than-desirable. Much of that comes from the fact that they just don't understand who you are, what you do, why you need all that data, why you should be able to collect it without their knowledge and finally, how you use it. Becoming a member, following the self-regulatory guidelines and getting certified to be included in the program, pulls you and your company out of the shady depths of privacy invading, shifty-eyed misconceptions of data mining and into the bright spotlight showing that you're not afraid to show your face, you're not afraid to tell people what you do and you're above board.
Sure, many might opt out anyway, but overall the general impression of your company could drastically improve. However, if we find that you are not holding up your end of the bargain, you can bet we will be lodging formal complaints. So don't think you'll be able to fool all of the people, all of the time. I'll be keeping an eye out.
Finally, one lol moment. I was reading email from someone and they mentioned GamePro (it's well documented that I'm also a video games journalist). Lo and behold, what did I find at the bottom of their page? Yep, an Advertising Options Icon. Check it:
The power of that icon? I instantly thought, "huh, maybe GamePro isn't so bad after all, I had better check them out further…"
That my dear readers, is the true power of that icon right there. Kung Pao! I'm out!


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The Fellowship of Christian Athletes engages coaches and athletes to grow in their faith and sport.
As in any successful ministry event, prayer is vital. We can never have too large of a team of prayer warriors who will lift up this event. The Prayer Team will pray daily, from now until October 8, for this event. The day of the event will lead to more rigorous prayer, and as the event is taking place, a continuous prayer for the hearts of all involved. Panhandle FCA has a Coordinator for this team and will be in touch with you often. May God use you, your heart, and your words and thoughts to prepare the hearts of these young men and women. May His Holy Spirit come in a mighty fashion to open their spiritual eyes and ears, and soften many hearts. May God bless mightily all other Fields of Faith team members to carry out their respective parts. May The Body function as described in scripture and those leading this event, adhere to directives of the Holy Spirit, amen! Thank you for loving our Lord, our young people, and serving in this capacity.
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On October 23rd 2013, the NIFTY PE Ratio clocks at 18.
NIFTY PE Ratio is the Stock Market Barometer for Fundamental Investor.
Historical Cycles
Stock Market runs in cycles. Whenever NIFTY PE Ratio crosses 25, there is a Crash on the schedule; 2008 January was such a stage. Similarly, whenever the NIFTY PE Ratio goes below 13, there is a U-Turn possibility & Fundamentally Good stocks will be Cheaper to buy then. The cycle repeats itself every 8.4 years.
A wise investor has to position for a LONG TERM VISION to take advantage of the cycles.
Stock Market reacts faster than Economy
Stock Market reacts 6 months before Economy. If the real economy is going to be better after 6 months, the market will show the growth today. On the reverse side, if the economy is going to be down ahead, market will do the discount today itself.
Future Forecast
Base on the NIFTY PE Ratio, we can see there is a steam for 50% growth ahead.
NIFTY can go above 7000
SENSEX can go above 23000
If RBI holds the Rupee tight, then above levels are possible.
Stock Strategy
Current Stock Strategy would be:
- Do not buy Blue Chips in current price, they are over heated now.
- Go for Growth Stocks with Good Margin of Safety


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Dunning–Kruger effectApril 22, 2010 at 8:13 am | Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment
I am very vocal about the incompetence of certain people. Incompetent people are everywhere – only they don't know it. Anyway, it's apparently an effect called the "Dunning-Kruger effect". Straight from wikipedia:
The Dunning–Kruger effect is a cognitive bias in which "people reach erroneous conclusions and make unfortunate choices but their incompetence robs them of the metacognitive ability to realize it". The unskilled therefore suffer from illusory superiority, rating their own ability as above average, much higher than in actuality; by contrast, the highly skilled underrate their abilities, suffering from illusory inferiority. This leads to a perverse result where less competent people will rate their own ability higher than more competent people. It also explains why actual competence may weaken self-confidence because competent individuals falsely assume that others have an equivalent understanding. "Thus, the miscalibration of the incompetent stems from an error about the self, whereas the miscalibration of the highly competent stems from an error about others."
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Event includes fashion show, trunk shows, demonstrations, more
York City Boutique Week is back this September.
The week-long event returns for its fourth year Sept. 1-5 to highlight downtown York's independently owned retailers and eateries.
Boutique Week includes in-store events, trunk shows, demonstrations, pop-up shows and other special events. York City retailers will also be open until 7 p.m. each night of Boutique Week.
Festivities kick off on Tuesday, Sept. 1 with a Fashion Luncheon at Tutoni's, 108 N. George St., where guests can meet designers and boutique owners and learn about upcoming fashion trends. Tickets are $20 and are available here.
Then, stop by White Rose Bar & Grill, 48 N. Beaver St., York, Tuesday evening, where FlipSidePA.com will host a free Boutique Week Happy Hour from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The event includes free appetizers, discounted signature drinks and swag bags with Boutique Week coupons for the first 100 people registered. Click here to register.
On Wednesday, Sept. 2, Beaver Street will be filled with food trucks and men's pop-up vendors for BROtique Night for Men. Ten downtown locations will also host New Belgium Brewing Beer sampling, courtesy of The Beer Ace.
Boutique Week continues with Maker's Night on Thursday, Sept. 3, where guests can attend DIY demonstrations and activities and "meet the maker" at shops, including The Watchmaker's Daughter and Arthur & Daughters. Shops will also offer specialty cocktails until 7 p.m.
The week ends on Saturday, Sept .5 with a fashion show, featuring fashion and accessories from participating York City Boutique Week retailers, at the Capitol Theatre, 50 N. George St., York. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children and are available here.
Some downtown eateries will also offer Boutique Week exclusives. Participating eateries include Bair's Fried Chicken, Baron Von Schwein, The Green Bean Roasting Company, Just Cupcakes, Tutoni's, White Rose Bar & Grill and York City Pretzel Company.
For more information and a schedule of events, visit downtownyorkpa.com.
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The Live4Evan Organization offers a one bedroom, fully furnished apartment within 3 miles of Boston Children's Hospital (BCH) to families whose children are receiving cardiac care. The apartment is reserved for families traveling more than 50 miles from BCH and who are staying for a minimum of two weeks. The maximum occupancy for the apartment is 4 people. Parking may be available on request, but must be paid for by the family.
If Live4Evan is able to accommodate your stay, you will receive a lease agreement and instructions for submittal of funds required to complete the application process.
There is no charge for staying in the Live4Evan apartment. However, an initial fee of $200 will be required upon completion of the application process and signing of the lease agreement.


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There is a hidden danger in most homes today. Chances are you don't even think about it even though it is a main appliance in all of our homes today!
A lack of maintenance is a contributing factor of clothes dryer fires. What happens when your vent is clogged? A dryer with restricted air flow, a clogged vent, runs significantly longer, causing utility bills to rise. This will increase the need for repairs and decrease the life of your dryer. By cleaning your dryer vent, we can help ensure your clothes dryer is both safe and energy efficient.
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Please see below for frequently asked questions when it comes to a ValleyCats home game being postponed to a later date.
Q: What do I do with my tickets for the postponed game?
A: In the case of a game being postponed, you may exchange your ticket from that night's game to any other ValleyCats regular season home game, pending availability. No refunds will be offered.
If you had tickets to the rainout on September 2, 2019, the ValleyCats final game of the 2019 season, you may redeem that ticket for a ticket to any ValleyCats home game in June of 2020. No other rainout tickets from 2019 will be honored for the 2020 season.
Q: If I was part of a group outing or picnic, what should I do?
A: Please reach out to your group leader, as they will be directed to reach out to their ValleyCats representative to reschedule your group outing.
Q: If we were part of a group, do we have to use our tickets for the game that the rest of the group reschedules for?
A: Definitely contact your group leader first and see when they plan on rescheduling. If you cannot make the date they reschedule for, you may exchange your ticket to a game that you are able to make, pending availability. No refunds will be offered.
Q: If I'm a season ticket holder, can I still exchange my ticket from the postponed game for a later date?
A: Yes. Season ticket holders may use the ticket(s) from the postponed game and exchange them for the same level seating to any other ValleyCats home game.
Q: If we have tickets for the date when the postponed game is schedule to be a part of as a single admission doubleheader, can we attend both games?
A: Yes. If it's a single admission doubleheader, your ticket for that night's originally scheduled game, will be good for both games.


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Browse-Select-View Model
Microsoft Message Analyzer utilizes a unique set of Browse-Select-View (BSV) features that provide a versatile model for acquiring data, selecting specific data from the acquisition process, and presenting the data in various viewer formats. The BSV model allows you to navigate to saved log and trace files and to create a retrieval configuration that targets the data in specific files from which you choose to retrieve data. The model also enables you to extract subsets of message data from high volume trace files rather than extracting all data in target files, which can affect performance, impact memory usage, and make it difficult to work with the data. Because you can extract specific data from saved files, you save time upfront and clarify your troubleshooting efforts later on. The model also enables you to combine data from different sources, such as logs and trace files, and to view data from multiple sources in a single merged view.
The data selection aspect of the BSV model also applies to acquiring specific data through a live capture. For example, you can use various filters and different Trace Scenarios to isolate the precise data that you need to work with to quickly solve problems. In Message Analyzer, the goal of data selection is to acquire the least amount of data necessary to resolve an issue, in order to minimize consumption of system resources, improve performance, and streamline the data analysis process.
Acquiring Input Data
Although Message Analyzer makes use of two distinct paths in which to acquire input data for a session, Data Retrieval Sessions use the first of the following paths only:
Loading saved data — this path handles historical/saved data that is loaded into Message Analyzer through a Data Retrieval Session.
Capturing live data — this path handles new data that is captured in a Live Trace Session.
For each of these data acquisition paths, Message Analyzer uses common aspects of the BSV model to provide a similar data selection and viewing experience in both types of sessions. A Data Retrieval Session and a Live Trace Session also share another common characteristic, which is that they both enable you to acquire input from multiple data sources. For example, you can retrieve historical data from one or more saved source files in a single Data Retrieval Session; or you can capture data simultaneously from the local computer and/or multiple remote computers in a single Live Trace Session that establishes a subsession for each computer on which Message Analyzer is capturing data. Message Analyzer also has the capability to run multiple Live Trace Sessions at the same time, where you can start up multiple sessions one after the other.
The Message Analyzer BSV model supports the following operations when acquiring input data:
Browse for data sources — you can browse for and load data from one or more data sources, such as saved trace and log files. See Targeting Saved Data as an Input Source for more information.
The features of the BSV model not only facilitate loading data into Message Analyzer, but also enable you to select specific data that you want to load by using a Session Filter and/or a Time Filter, and also enable you to display data in several different viewer formats. You can also select an option that applies a pared-down parser set to input files that have truncated messages to improve performance and limit the types of messages retrieved. In addition, you can select configuration files that enable Message Analyzer to parse messages in text logs.
Capture message data — you can capture new message data live by selecting one of the Message Analyzer default Trace Scenarios, as described in Built-In Trace Scenarios. You can also select one or more system ETW Providers to create a unique provider configuration and resulting captured message set for a Live Trace Session; or you can select ETW Providers to add to the predefined configuration of a default Trace Scenario to enhance the scope of data capture. See Capturing Message Data for more information.
Moreover, the data selection aspect of the BSV model that extends to capturing data live enables you to choose specific data that you want your Live Trace Session to capture, for example, with the use of any of the following:
Fast Filter
Keyword bitmask filter
Session Filter
EtherType and IP Protocol Number filters in a remote Trace Scenario
Parsing Level filter
You can also view data from a Live Trace Session in the exact same presentation formats that you can apply to data that you load into Message Analyzer through a Data Retrieval Session.
More Information
To learn more about applying filters to a Data Retrieval Session, see the following topic:
Selecting Data to Retrieve
To learn more about applying filters that are common to either session type, see the following topics:
Filtering Message Data
Setting the Session Parsing Level
To learn more about applying filters in a Live Trace Session, see the following topics:
PEF-NDIS Fast Filters
PEF-WFP Layer Set Filters
WebProxy Filters
Working with Session Filters in a Live Trace Session
Using the Advanced Settings - Microsoft-PEF-NDIS-PacketCapture Dialog
Using the Advanced Settings - Microsoft-Windows-NDIS-PacketCapture Dialog
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Autodesk reported that its Q4 FY 2013 revenue from its Media and Entertainment segment (M&E) was $47m, a decline of 16% versus the same period a year ago, and a decline of 2% versus the previous quarter.
The potential for M&E revenue decline was telegraphed earlier this year by Autodesk CEO Carl Bass, who said at that time that the company expects its M&E revenue to decline over time as Autodesk incorporates greater functionality into its design suites.
M&E gross margins for the quarter were $38m (81%), up from 79% last quarter.
Media & Entertainment revenue for the full FY 2013 was $194m, down 10% versus the previous year.
M&E gross margins for the full year were 81%, flat with last year.
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Adopted – July 2014
Mission Statement
To provide members with professional development, leadership and support opportunities that is conducive to effective athletic administration.
The members of the Texas High School Athletic Directors Association shall model behavior that demonstrates high expectations. As one of the most complex positions within the secondary education setting, their role is to provide leadership for the athletic program and to manage its daily operation.
Additionally, their position requires a person who is a servant leader, a visionary, a director, a manager, a communicator, a counselor and one with exceptional knowledge in all applicable policies and sport law.
We are a principled centered organization and committed to:
- Fulfilling professional responsibilities
- Exhibiting ethical conduct toward student athletes
- Exhibiting responsible support of the educational community
Principle 1: Fulfilling professional responsibilities
- Performs duties objectively, with competency and in a transparent manner.
- Ensures values based professional development for all stakeholders.
- Advocates the importance of honor, character, ethics and sportsmanship.
- Maintains relationships with all members of the educational community that fosters fairness and accountability.
- Maintains relationships with colleagues that promote fairness, trust and respect.
- Promotes the mission statement of the association through commitment to active participation.
- Exhibits effective and efficient fiscal management.
- Models appropriate behavior in digital environments.
- Exhibits the appropriate level of authority afforded by the position and does not use that authority to advance or protect personal interests and agendas.
Principle 2: Ethical conduct toward student athletes
- Maintains appropriate relationships with students.
- Assures all programs offer equal access to opportunities regardless of gender, race, family status, religion or national origin.
- Assures a code of conduct exists for all activities and is administered fairly.
- Assures a student centered approach to the development of the total athlete while maintaining the academic mission of the school.
Principle 3: Responsible support of the Educational Community
- Organizes, directs and promotes an education based athletic program that honors the total educational program and enhances the learning process.
- Acts as an educational leader and offers programs that have student learning, personal growth and total welfare as the core of the program philosophy.
- Works cooperatively with their school district administration in establishing, implementing and supporting school policies.
- Is responsible to the community in a manner that promotes support from all stakeholders (e.g. students, colleagues, coaches, contest officials, media, administrators and the public)