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As a small business owner, you regularly make payments to the vendors you work with and pay wages to your employees. But if you deal with a 1099 vendor or contractor, the amounts of money you give them are considered 1099 payments.
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- Prizes and awards
- Medical and health care payments
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- Other
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For each 1099 vendor you pay at least $600 to, you must complete and file Form 1099-MISC, Miscellaneous Income. Use Form 1099-MISC to report how much you paid in miscellaneous income.
Only include how much you paid in miscellaneous income. Do not make a Form 1099-MISC for payments you made to employees (use Form W-2 instead).
There are different boxes on Form 1099-MISC for each type of 1099 payment (e.g., rent payments, royalties, etc.). You will mark the payments in the box that correspond to the type of 1099 vendor you hired. For example, if you paid an independent contractor $1,000, write $1,000 in box 7, Nonemployee Compensation.
Form 1099-MISC has different due dates, depending on the type of 1099 vendor you paid. Send Form 1099-MISC to the IRS. You also need to send it to the state tax department, if applicable. And, distribute copies of Form 1099 to vendors. You also need to save a copy for your records.
When you distribute Form 1099-MISC to the IRS, you also need to send Form 1096, Annual Summary and Transmittal of U.S. Information Returns. Form 1096 summarizes all your Forms 1099.
If you make an error on a 1099 vendor's Form 1099-MISC, you can issue a corrected Form 1099. For more information on your reporting responsibilities associated with 1099 payments, consult the IRS.
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William "Kris" Hathaway, the former CEO of Baltimore Behavioral Health, was sentenced in federal court today to 24 months incarceration and six months home detention. He also agreed to repay about $2.4 million the federal government says he misappropriated from the non-profit drug treatment center he operated with family members.
"As part of his plea agreement, Mr. Hathaway agreed to personally assume the entire corporate tax liability of Baltimore Behavioral Health," Hathaway's lawyer, Douglas Miller, told City Paper in an email in response to questions. "This is a debt that will impoverish him for the rest of his life."
Miller says Hathaway does not have the money, and has never had "personal assets anywhere near that amount."
Miller mustered several character witnesses on Hathaway's behalf and spent about two hours putting on testimony before the sentence was rendered by Judge Richard D. Bennett. Miller sent a press release afterward, which said, in part, "Mr. Hathaway deeply regrets his conduct in this matter. He believed intensely in the services BBH provided. His crime was a misguided attempt to preserve those services after the state slashed funding. It was wrong. But today Kris Hathaway erased the government's caricature of a man motivated by greed. Two hours of testimony and over 50 letters to the Court made clear Mr. Hathaway has lived a life of generosity, service, and humility.
"Mr. Hathaway is grateful to the Court for recognizing the unique circumstances of this case and imposing a sentence which reflects that understanding."
Hathaway, his wife, his stepfather and his mother operated the clinic, paying themselves hundreds of thousands of dollars annually to oversee the treatment of up to 800 patients per day at the clinic's peak.
They billed Medicaid and state programs to pay for drug and other mental health treatment, and for lodging hundreds of patients who might have otherwise been homeless. The so-called "recovery houses" that dotted Pigtown and the Hollins Market neighborhoods of West Baltimore around the clinic were managed by recovering addicts. They were owned by drug salesmen from Johnson and Johnson, and by a D.C.-area man who declared bankruptcy despite a stated income in excess of $20,000 per month.
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What apps in your experience for feed uploading do the varients for me. Also does the debut theme have this? If it does how do I add the varient link to a product. Where do I even find the varient link? I can't find a "add varoent link" button on my product page back end just, add varients which lets me add specific varients with sku and Barcodes, price and quantity wich I do and thats it i click save and it pushes them to merchant centre.
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However, there are plenty of greater data feed management tools out there. I would say the important things to consider are.
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Then my application would be great.
When you use my application, the variants are automatically created with the correct variant links. The variant links are as followed
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You can find it when you navigate to your product variant in the backend. Then look at the address bar.
I offer a 30 day free trial so you can test everything before using it. Give it a try you'd be surprised how easy it is.
We can then check if your theme is supported which should be the case.
Thats great stuff ill be happy to work with you. Tbf I'm new to the world of ecommerce and shopify and what I'm wanting to do at the moment is upload my products to my shopify store like I am doing, im selecting new product in the shopify back end then I start doing the normal uploading of page title, description etc I fill out all the nessesary fields including country of origin, etc etc then I scroll past the SKU and Barcode section and click on "this products has different sizes, varients, etc. And a new field opens up and in there I put in the different sizes and colours separated by a comma. Then I click next and it shows me all my selected fields of sizes and colour then I just sat filling in the information so each indavidual product imc size and cour has its own barcode and sku and quantity etc i then select the right picture from.the media ive installed abouve all this and omce im finished i click save!
Thats it. I'm getting a notification in green saying congrats all.your products will be live imidiatly and uploaded to your shopping app. (Google shopping app) built in to my store.
I wait 15 minutes and go onto my merchant centre and they go into pending and it does it thing then all of a sudden I get a price missmatch page crawl warning. And it flags up say the large varient and says it dofferent from the price on website and shows the smallest varient price in the "price on website" field and im stuck.
I feel ive entered in the correct information regarding price and varient so im literally stuck. Am.i doing something wrong? How can i get in touch woth you for help?
And thankyou for your advice i feel I may be getting somewhere!
And sorry to answer your question on what I want to do i want to upload this way and merchant centre approve varients. I. Prepared to do the coding to accept this in future i just need to know what code and where to put it if this is the solution. And start advertising on Google search and shopping. For now.
As you are using cedcommerce, it is recommend to contact them regarding your issues. As it is either an issue at source, ie the feed or an issue in the theme.
Google shopping is not beginner-friendly and does require understanding how it all works and what you need to do. As the policies are big and complex.
So I recommend you first check if the feed is correct, contact your feed supplier
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Get out of your bed the right way. Prior to getting out of bed, try stretching slowly. Next, support yourself with your arms as you swing both your legs towards the floor. This technique will help reduce the risk of injury.
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I get a lot of questions every week via email from women who are just starting to take on a gluten-free dairy-free lifestyle. I usually answer these emails one-to-one, but really – I should be sharing these questions and answers more publicly. I am of the mindset that for every one person who asks a question, there are likely 25 more people who are thinking of it but haven't spoken up yet.
My number one goal with this blog is to share my been-there-done-that experience of living this lifestyle along with you. I've been trained as a certified holistic health coach, but I'm just a regular woman like you. A busy mom who's just trying to stay healthy so I can have a full happy life and avoid as many doctor's visits as I can as I get older.
With all that in mind, I'm starting a brand new blog series today. "Q+A with Rachael" will be a monthly (or so) blog post where I take questions specifically from my readers and try to answer them in as much detail, depth, and give as much clarity as I possibly can.
While there are a million recipe websites out there, a lot of people don't give you the full account of what it's like to live this way. That's one of the ways I want to show up for you – to give you the answers to your pressing questions – to the best of my ability.
To kick things off, today's pressing question that I received from a reader who recently filled out a survey on what they'd like to hear about next from me. It's actually a question I've received a few times over the years so I know it's one of the things I need to address here again.
Q: "How do you stay consistent and live every day on a gluten-free dairy-free diet? How do you stay motivated and keep from getting bored?"
A: This is a few questions rolled into one, but the sentiment is all the same – how do you not fall off the wagon with this diet and lifestyle?
It's not an easy answer – and I've admitted a few times that I'm not at all a perfect example of living a GFDF diet as well as I could be. It's damn hard sometimes (especially around the holidays!). Besides my more recent falling off the GFDF wagon, I had previously gone a full year without eating both gluten and dairy. I did bring dairy back into my diet during my pregnancy a few years ago, then had to take it back out again. I think I'm the epitome of someone who struggles with keeping up this lifestyle if I'm being honest. I've been on and off for about 4 years now. But none of this is keeping me from sharing my experiences and (hopefully helpful) tips with you.
At my very best, here's how I stay consistent with my gluten-free dairy-free diet:
1. Keep your fridge and pantry well stocked with gluten-free dairy-free snacks and foods.
When you have foods you CAN eat around you, it's much easier to follow the diet. It's much easier if you can clean out your house of foods with gluten and dairy and have a completely clean slate, but that's not always possible for some people. Even for me, I think one of the biggest reasons I slip sometimes is because my husband and son both eat gluten and dairy so the foods are around – and convenient to eat even when I know they don't make me feel my best.
Click to read how I stock my fridge and pantry.
Click here for a list of my favorite gluten-free dairy-free snack ideas.
2. Buy a few cookbooks that have tasty gluten-free dairy-free dishes in them.
I wish I could say I'm as creative as I used to be in the kitchen (I once had a cooking/food blog way back when!), but since becoming a mom I mainly rely on our old standby recipes or look to a few of my favorite GFDF friendly cookbooks for inspiration. I don't have the energy to dream up new recipes all the time at this stage of my life, so I let other people do the heavy lifting for me – and follow yummy looking recipes in a few cookbooks. My favorite healthy cookbooks right now are The Healthy Gluten-Free Life and The Whole Life Nutrition Cookbook. I've also heard great things about The How Can It Be Gluten-Free Cookbook, but haven't personally picked it up yet.
3. Search out recipe inspiration regularly.
In addition to cookbooks, I also look for new recipes to try on Pinterest all the time. As with anything on Pinterest, some recipes are great while others are epic fails. My favorite hilarious moments are when I make a new recipe and my husband says "Is this from Pinterest?" which is usually code for "Why is this so gross/weird/not appealing?" But the thing is that to stay motivated with any diet that requires you staying away from certain foods, you have to keep things interesting! Seek out new recipes often to keep you on track – and hope they're as delicious as they look!
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4. Create menu plans for busy times.
One of the things that I'm aiming to do this next year is to create some more organization around my meal planning. I was really super good about this a couple years ago. I was making freezer meals, prepping ahead, and planning almost all our meals in advance. But this past year after being in our new home, I didn't really get back into that habit – and I'm itching to get back to it. I notice that when I have our meals planned out, I'm SO much more likely to stay on track not only with our gluten-free dairy-free eating, but with more healthy eating overall. One big tip here is to make a menu plan – then save it to reuse for a few weeks later. Less planning and the work is already done for you!
5. Surround yourself with others who eat the same way you do.
Sometimes it's hard to find like-minded people, but even connecting with a few other women to talk to about what's going on with you, share recipe ideas or ingredient swaps makes you realize you're not alone in this. I've found having a community surrounding me has helped me feel like I can do this and not feel like I'm going without. You can join Facebook groups (you can get access to mine for free by signing up for my free shopping list here) or even just follow a few gluten-free dairy-free bloggers (like me!) who are doing this alongside you. What do they say? You're the sum of the five people you spend the most time with? So spend time with me on my blog or Facebook group – and let's rub off on each other! 🙂
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Back in high school, I worked on Mixer since its inception in 2014, all the way from our first working demo, to our acceptance into TechStars Seattle, to winning TechCrunch Disrupt NY, to getting acquired by Microsoft. I continued working at Microsoft for two years following the acquisition before leaving in favor of the new opportunities that awaited me at MIT. While at Microsoft, I worked on Mixer Create, an app that allowed our users to broadcast live video from their smartphones.
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East of England U16 Girls Hockey Champions
After two full days of top class hockey Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport's U16 Girls Hockey team have emerged as champions of the East of England, an area stretching from Lincolnshire down to Kent. Having successfully negotiated their pool and a playoff match, on Thursday 20th November in Bedford, they were involved in a round robin event to try and win the Championship and a place in the National Finals on Tuesday 25th November at Redbridge.
Their first game was against Felsted School. Both teams came out fighting and it was a battle that could have gone either way at the start. However Newport persevered, working hard as a team to put the pressure on the Felsted defence. After several onslaughts by Newport's attackers; Paris Sterling Hendricks, Adelaide Omitowoju and Hannah Lindsell they managed to score a couple of well deserved goals.
In the second match against Bishop Stortford College, Joyce Frankland Academy didn't allow them to get into the game. The midfield, Harriet Barker, Lois Maguire and Victoria Hill worked tirelessly to put the pressure on to the College players to force the mistakes. With the quick rotation of Newport's players; Lucy Hitchcock, Tia Jackson Owens, Amy Norman and Maddie Ludden meant we could keep the tempo of the game high and tire the College players. This tactic worked and Newport soon settled down to take command of the game. With some fast runs by Lois Maguire down the left side heavily supported by Victoria Hill and Harriet Barker Newport soon made the final score 3.0.
Newport went into their last match against Perse School knowing that in order to win the tournament and secure a place in the National Finals they could afford to lose the game but with no more than 1 goal. It did not look good for Newport when Perse exerted early pressure and took the lead in the first few minutes of the game. This pressure was felt for much of the first half by the Newport's defence; Rebecca Dale, Megan Capon, Lucy Dan, Eleanor Outhwaite. At one point Trixie Snow in goal had a 1 on 1 with a Perse forward and was forced to make a fantastic save to keep the team in the game. During half time Newport came together to discuss tactics. The team went out full of confidence knowing that they had 15 more minutes to give it their all. The new formation and man marking worked, Newport were able to take more control of the game and make a few attacks to test the Perse defence. After a few near misses Newport finally equalised to make the score 1.1. The game continued to be end to end with Newport's other keeper Alice Watts making a vital save this time. On the final whistle Newport were awarded a penalty corner for a stick tackle. Hannah Lindsell injected the ball to Victoria Hill who blasted it past the Perse keeper to score the winning goal, Newport had won 2.1.
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If they gave awards for the year's greatest catches, Yorkshire's Jack Leaning might have secured the trophy for 2017 after his effort in the Natwest T20 Blast.
With Lancashire 63-2 and chasing 183 to win, Arron Lilley guided a full toss to the boundary, where Leaning was waiting.
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Simply incredible! 🙌@JackLeaning1 pulls off one of the greatest catches you will see #Blast17 pic.twitter.com/eOItrCkKEp— Vitality Blast (@VitalityBlast) August 11, 2017
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That @JackLeaning1 catch from the White Rose Stand. Incredible. #T20 #YourYorkshire pic.twitter.com/AJ3WyZm3Ik— Yorkshire CCC (@YorkshireCCC) August 11, 2017
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You won't see many better catches that! Stunning from Jack Leaning who catches Lilley on the boundary. @LancsCCC 63/3 and Butter is now in.— Lancashire Lightning â¡ (@lancscricket) August 11, 2017
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Ohhhh..Jack Leaning behave yourself..what a catch 👏— Mark Church (@backandacross) August 11, 2017
Just witnessed one of the greatest catches I've seen.. Jack Leaning in the Roses T20 game.— Edward Bevan (@EdBevanCricket) August 11, 2017
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Shirley Downing contributed to this story.
With prospects dimming for federal aid for Mayor Willie Herenton's riverfront development, Rep. Harold Ford Jr. (D-Tenn.) said Thursday that the mayor should refocus his lobbying on education and housing.
"It's not a project I'm terribly excited about. I'm urging the mayor and the city to reconsider some priorities," Ford said.
Ford commented a day after Tennessee Sens. Fred Thompson (R-Tenn.) and Bill Frist (R-Tenn.) failed in efforts to get start-up funds of $3.5 million for the $43 million project.
Ford also released a letter he sent to the mayor on Tuesday that questioned whether the mayor's focus on the project is "reasonable or justified.''
Ford suggested that Herenton should be lobbying for President Clinton's proposals to aid local governments in constructing schools because "dozens of schools in Memphis have been forced to stop classes early and send their students home due to a lack of air-conditioning.''
Carey Hoffman, the mayor's executive assistant, said Herenton would not respond until he received the letter.
Hoffman, however, said the City of Memphis has committed nearly $110 million through its capital improvements budget toward education, which she said is "more than any admininstration in the city's history."
Herenton recently said he views the riverfront as "one of the city's most valuable assets."
The city has been lobbying Washington for funding to build the project, which has been estimated to cost as much as $50 million.
The mayor said the city has about $11 million or $12 million in hand from various government sources. If additional federal funds are not forthcoming, Herenton said he would like to proceed with a scaled-down harbor-front development, possibly omitting the proposed lake.
He also said he likely would approach the Memphis City Council for "modest support of up to $6 million'' toward harborfront development.
Herenton's top priority in Washington has been to secure federal aid for his plan to create a 36-acre lake on the Memphis riverfront by redirecting the mouth of the Wolf River and damming the channel between Mud Island and the riverfront.
He made a special trip to lobby the staff of the only Mid-South senator on the Appropriations Committee, Sen. Thad Cochran (R-Miss.), and made the project the lone mission for his Washington lobbyist, Mike Flint.
That effort suffered a major setback Wednesday when the chairman of the Senate Appropriations energy and water subcommittee, Sen. Pete Domenici (R-N.M.), recommended no money for any new water projects so that Army Corps of Engineers funds could be concentrated on current work.
City Public Works director Benny Lendermon said he still hopes to get funding to start design work on the project.
Thompson said he remains a "strong supporter" of the mayor's plan and will pursue the funding later in the appropriations process.
Frist blamed the Clinton administration for proposing a budget for the corps that is $1.3 billion below this year's budget.
"This is obviously a very important project for Memphis and I'm disappointed the Appropriations Committee was unable to fund it," Frist said. "I hope the House side will take another swing at it."
But Ford said he hasn't even been asked by the city to submit a request to the House Appropriations Committee.
"I hope there is no question that we are seeking the money," Lendermon said. "It's hard to imagine anyone having any confusion on that issue. I think we're going to ask all of our delegation to try to get the money."
Even if he submitted the request, Ford said he doubts it would be approved considering the tight restrictions of the balanced budget and the fact that the corps itself has not sought the money. Last year, Herenton criticized Ford for seeking an appropriation for the project too late in the congressional year. This year, Ford fought for the cobblestones funding, but he remains skeptical of the overall project.
In his letter to Herenton, Ford said the two biggest economic problems for the city are workforce development and a lack of good, affordable housing. "At a time when we are struggling to prepare the young people in our community and region for the challenges they will face in the increasingly competitive global marketplace, it seems clear to me that providing them with modern schools and stimulating classrooms is a much more important priority than building a recreational lake within our river," he said.
"As the primary driving force behind the Mid-South's economy, Memphis can and should be at the forefront of the nationwide urban revitalization effort. Unfortunately, however, at this point we are not," Ford said.
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New York City transit workers narrowly approve pact
Alan Whyte
28 January 2003
New York City transit workers last week narrowly ratified a three-year contract negotiated between the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and their union, Transport Workers Union (TWU) Local 100. TWU Local 100, representing 34,000 bus and subway workers, announced that with 19,582 ballots counted 11,757 voted yes and 7,825 voted to reject the offer.
The 40 percent "no" vote reflected broad dissatisfaction with the final settlement, which provides almost no increase in real wages and includes significant concessions to management. Many workers who voted for the pact did so out of resignation, convinced that their union leadership would not do any better. Spokesmen for both the MTA and the union threatened that if the membership voted down the offer, the dispute would be settled in binding arbitration, potentially resulting in an even worse contract.
The tentative settlement was reached in December in the face of an anti-strike injunction threatening transit workers with massive fines and possible imprisonment if they struck. In addition to the draconian penalties imposed under the state's anti-union Taylor Law, the city administration of billionaire Mayor Michael Bloomberg went to court seeking a second order that would have fined transit workers $25,000 each on the first day of a walkout, with the amount doubling for each additional day on the picket lines. Even bigger fines would have been levied against the union.
The city's aim was to intimidate transit workers into accepting a deal that could then be used as a pattern to impose even greater concessions upon hundreds of thousands of municipal workers, whose contracts are currently expiring. In the worst fiscal crisis in the city's history, New York City confronts a $7 billion deficit despite the Bloomberg administration having already imposed substantial cuts in services as well as an 18.5 percent hike in property taxes.
Despite the intimidation facing transit workers, the union leadership was so nervous about the possibility that the rank and file would reject the contract that they mobilized the entire Local 100 bureaucracy to campaign throughout the transit system for a "yes" vote. Many workers commented that they hadn't seen so many union officials in years.
Local 100 President Roger Toussaint was elected in 2000 as the candidate of the New Directions faction, which claimed that it would create a more militant and democratic union. The end result, however, is a wage settlement worth less than half of what the old leadership was able to negotiate in 1999.
Toussaint complained that the large "no" vote reflected "misinformation" spread by elements in New Directions who are preparing to oppose him in the next union election. This was ironic considering that Toussaint himself unseated the old leadership in large part based on New Direction's opposition to the 1999 settlement.
Under the terms of the latest contract, in the first year transit workers receive only a $1,000 bonus that will not increase base pay and therefore does not count towards pension benefits. Wages will increase 3 percent a year for the next two years. This could well translate into a cut in real wages given a slight increase in the rate of inflation.
Meanwhile, the Local 100 leadership agreed to the scrapping of a no-layoff clause as well as a consolidation the two bus divisions, which will enable the MTA to cut jobs. According to one estimate, this provision will enable the authority to save $80 million during the life of the contract.
A clause in the consolidation agreement requires the elimination of civil service rights for new-hires in the consolidated bus division. This is not only extremely divisive, it also goes a long way to destroying civil service protections not only among bus workers, but throughout the entire transportation system.
Faced with budget deficits of over $1 billion over the next two years, the MTA is seeking to raise the bus and subway fare from $1.50 to $2.00. It is also threatening to cut service, posing the threat of layoffs throughout the system. The authority has already announced its intention to close 177 of the subway's 725 token booths.
Also, the new contract cedes to the MTA complete administrative control of the health benefits of the workers that was previously administrated jointly by the union and management. The agency's aim is to control skyrocketing health costs by reducing benefits to its employees.
Continued in the new contract is the program that compels welfare recipients to perform forced labor for the Transit Authority in return for their benefits. Workfare participants do the same work as union members, but receive only the equivalent of a minimum wage, and have no rights or benefits.


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Battery storage system, which has been labelled as the next "big phenomenon" by energy analysts — is very costly for consumers to afford.
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"They're just simply going to buy fewer electrons, buy less energy from their traditional power companies, so by being in the game, by actually selling batteries, by leasing them to end users, by putting solar panels on people's houses, those retailers and networks can be part of the future in a bigger way," Mr Frischknecht stated.
Some renewable energy advocates have indicated emphatically that battery storage systems might put a stop to electricity grid and frustrate some electricity companies. But the electricity companies said the electricity grid is the main grid that connects all the energy sources, and will help customers tap the other cheapest energy sources.
"Our network is the only thing that connects all customers and resources together," Mr McLeod said."So whether the cheapest resource is from the sunor from the local tip or the sugar mill or down the road from a centralised generator or over at your neighbour's place, it's the grid that connects it all."
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The (Small) Big Bird Day
We had our Big Bird Day here in the Park today. While we did not have huge numbers of people or birds great fun was had by all. The splendid people from the RSPB were in attendance. They gave great advice to a lot of budding young ornithologists who went away even more enthusiastic than when they came. These same young ornithologists managed to see the likes of Goldcrests and Dunnocks. Here is the full list of birds seen:
Blackbird, Black-headed gull, Blue tit, Bullfinch, Buzzard, Carrion crow, Chaffinch, Coal tit, Coot, Cormorant, Dunnock, Goldcrest, Great tit, Grey heron, Herring gull, Little grebe, Long-tailed tit, Magpie, Mallard, Marsh tit, Moorhen, Mute swan, Nuthatch, Raven, Robin, Song thrush, Woodpigeon.
A total of 27 different species of bird. Let us know if you spot any others!
You can see Black-headed gull, Marsh tit and Coot in the pictures below
Raven mob rule
What wonderful weather we have today, crisp, cold and clear. All is well with the world, except for one of our resident Buzzards. It was getting continually mobbed by one of the local Ravens. Time after time they could be seen above the park whirling around each other, both calling in anger and defence. With the Buzzard eventually buzzing off for a bit of peace and quiet.
Great spotted woodpecker and Mallards
I had a very pleasant walk around the park this morning with Roger one of our volunteers looking at the most notable trees we have in the garden. This is to enable him to put together a leaflet for the visitors telling them what trees we have and some of the outstanding features of them. In the short time it took to walk around we saw or heard:
Pied wagtail, Robin, Blackbird, Raven, Buzzard, Mallard, Wren, Long-tailed tit, Mute swan, Redwing, Fieldfare, Blue tit, Great tit, Moorhen, Coot, Grey heron , and Great spotted woodpecker. The Great spotted woodpecker was the most exciting sighting for me as I have never actually seen one in the park, heard many but never seen one. Unfortunately I didn't get a picture of it so here is one of our Mallards instead
It seems quite a while since I last filled in this Blog. Anyway Autumn is well and truly with us. The Park is looking magnificent with the wonderful palette of colours that abound at this time of year. It is a shame the sun isn't shining all the time to truly bring out the colours.
At last the grass growth is slowing down, we seem to have been cutting grass forever this year. In fact every thing seems to have grown really well, even the Laurel which we pruned only a few weeks ago has continued to shoot up, so we are having to re-prune some bits.
Autumn is a great time to see all the wildlife around the Park with the leaves falling it is that much easier to see things. On a short walk around the Lakes today I saw; A Kingfisher, Grey Heron, 2 Little grebes, Mallards, Coots, Moorhens, Black-headed gulls, Herring gulls and around the feeders ; Nuthatch, Marsh tit, Coal tit, Blue tit, Great tit, and the usual bold Robin. Meanwhile Buzzards and Ravens soared up above.
All the while we battle with the falling leaves, blowing, raking and shifting them, only for more to take their place,


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A smart thermostat is one efficient way to save you money on power, keeping your home comfortable and has the ability to cater to your preferences. ecobee is a Smart Wi-Fi Thermostat that uses room sensors to detect temperature and occupancy to eliminate hot and cold spots and deliver comfort to the rooms that matter most, which makes it more than just a smart thermostat.
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From start to finish, installing and setting up your ecobee is easy. Easy-to-install, ecobee thermostats deliver unparalleled value and control. ecobee works with room sensors to measure the temperature and occupancy of your home and makes smarter heating and cooling decisions, delivering comfort and energy savings even when you're away.
Amazon Alexa is built inside
ecobee is integrated with Amazon Alexa Voice Service. With Alexa, you will be able to fulfill everyday tasks with a simple command. Just ask and watch the blue light pipe on top of the thermostat blink in response and for total hands-free control. It can even hear you from across the room!
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- Available for Android and iOS devices, including the Apple Watch.
- You'll receive service notifications if something is wrong with your equipment.
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Aussie Flu is an intensely fierce flu, often referred to as H3N2. It falls under the Influenza A category, a severe nature of flu strain. Some latest news reports confirm that the flu is spreading across nations like UK. During the winter of 2017, 1,70,000 people in Australia were affected by the massive outbreak of H3N2 virus. A new term called Aussie Flu, existed only after this incident.
How to Treat Aussie Flu?
Firstly, wearing a flu jab is the basic advice given to people for preventing this disease.
People with the mild affliction of Aussie flu could go for simple home-based treatment like:
- Good sleep
- Maintain warm body temperature and
- Drink more water (important to note that your urine is light yellow or clear)
- Pain Killers like Ibuprofen or paracetamol could be tried out
However, when the disease symptoms go beyond a week, getting the consultation of a GP will be required. Patients in the moderate to severe stage must be administered with Aussie Flu vaccine. A general practitioner or pharmacist will be the right persons to administer the vaccine.
Vaccination For Aussie flu
Pharmacies and general practitioners involved in administering vaccines for prevention and treatment of Aussie flu and other flu-related diseases.
In the UK, National Health Service (NHS) Hospitals provide free Aussie Flu vaccination to:
- Elderly people above 65 years of age
- Pregnant women
- Children
- Aussie flu patients, who want vaccination for their caretaker, as a precautionary measure
- People with diabetes, lung, heart and neurological diseases
- Healthcare workers in hospitals and nursing homes
* Elderly people get priority due to their weak immune system
How Long Does It Take To Get Over The Flu?
Usually, the virus that causes Aussie flu disease lives inside human bodies for 7-8 days. However, this might take the longer time to eject from the human body. Nevertheless, people could avert the aforementioned symptoms through:
- Staying warm
- Relaxation and having a good sleep
- Drinking sumptuous amount of water and avert dehydration
- Taking drugs like ibuprofen or paracetamol will help in lowering body temperature. They alleviate the aches and pains
- If there is exacerbation of this disease's symptoms after a week, the medical advice of a GP must be surely taken


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Designed for personnel with some experience in the ACH Network, the Advanced ACH Operations Certificate provides insight into the complex aspects of the ACH Network, such as the importance of Risk Assessments, return rate calculations, international payments and reversals. To earn this certificate, ten (10) credits must be earned and an evaluation submitted for each course attended.
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This certificate requires the completion of ten (10) credits from the NEACH Education Program. Upon completion of each course, an on-line evaluation must be completed to verify participation. Successful completion of each evaluation is required to receive a NEACH Certificate. Participants have two years from the start date to complete certificate requirements.
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Answer: Richard Norris Williams II
Richard Norris Williams II, who often went by "R. Norris" or "Dick," was born January 29, 1891, in Geneva, Switzerland. He was part of the wealthy Philadelphia family that had started and run the Norris Locomotive Works. In 1912, Williams and his father were returning to Philadelphia, and they booked passage on the ill-fated maiden voyage of the Titanic. Williams survived; his father did not. Williams' legs had suffered from hours in freezing water and doctors suggested amputation. Williams, who had won several tennis championships in Switzerland, instead constantly walked the decks of the RMS Carpathia to restore his circulation.
Williams won the U. S. Men's Singles Championship in 1914 and 1916 while he was a student at Harvard. At that time, the U.S. tennis championships were amateur competitions. They did not become "open" events with professional participants until 1968. In other years Williams won the doubles and/or mixed doubles events. He was a men's doubles champion at Wimbledon in 1920 and an Olympic gold medal winner in 1924. He played on seven U.S. Davis Cup teams.
In 1937, Williams joined the Board of Councilors at HSP. In 1943, with HSP facing a leadership challenge due to service in World War II, he became "acting director." At that time, the director was the chief administrative position, reasonably equivalent to today's president. He served HSP as director until his retirement in 1965.
HSP has a number of collections that highlight tennis, including the Historical Society of Pennsylvania collection on tennis (#D0100) and the Marilyn and Edward Fernberger collection on Philadelphia professional and amateur tennis tournaments (#3265). The Philadelphia Record photograph collection also contains a number of depictions of local and national tennis players.


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This Isn't a Shopping Blog – But . . .
My grandson's birthday is this week. He turns four. And last night I drove to an outlet mall where I knew I could find something in the way of a gift. Not toys. The kid already has so many he could open his own store.
After trying to figure out the directory with the "You Are Here" arrow, and challenging my spacial-relations skills beyond their capacity, I found the row of children's stores lined up like turrets: Carter's, Osh Kosh, Gap, Gymboree. I first browsed Gymboree.
The manager smiled when I walked in the door and asked how she could help me. A tall, 30ish woman, Shelby had hair piled on top of her head and clear, kind eyes that connected with mine.
I told her I was shopping for my grandson and she immediately came out from behind the counter. "What sort of things are you looking for?" she asked.
I can't remember the last time a clerk came out from behind the counter without my first having to plead for their assistance. I had her full attention. I explained that my grandson gets dirty. "They live in the mountains," I said.
She put back the white pants she'd removed from a rack.
The months will be getting warmer, I said. So maybe something short-sleeved? How about pants and a shirt – size five?
Shelby made suggestions. Not pushing, just offering possibilities. She rummaged through stacks of folded shirts, searching labels for size fives; and when I changed my mind, she didn't grit her teeth. I've seen that look before. The one sales people flash before disappearing back behind the counter.
When I had narrowed down the entire boys section to a few basic styles and colors, she arranged mix and match outfits on the counter.
I can't remember the last time anyone did that. Maybe never.
I ended up choosing a pair of shorts covered with camouflage-print dinosaurs. My grandson will think they're great. And a three-button shirt with a fierce T-Rex clawing up one side of the burnt-orange knit.
Shelby told me the company makes their clothing so that kids won't be irritated by the designs. "Feel underneath," she said.
I slid my hand inside the shirt. Sure enough, no plastic under T-Rex; only smooth cotton.
My seventeen-month-old granddaughter, the "un-birthday" child, will want to open something too, I thought; but decided to patronize one of the other shops for her gift.
After a quick tour of the remaining stores, I went back to Gymboree. Their customer service put the other stores to shame. The "50% Off" signs didn't hurt either.
I browsed the clearance stuff and found some cute things, among them a pair of lime green fleece pants and a white cotton top with the words, "Snow Sweet" appliquéd in matching colors across the front. I know, I know. White isn't very practical.
Maybe it has something to do with the apron I made in seventh grade home-ec class, but I have an eye for flaws. And just as I was about to check out, a few brown specks on the lime green pants jumped up and screamed, "Hey! Lookie here!"
Shelby ducked into the back room and seconds later emerged with another pair. "I brought you fresh merchandise," she said. "These are right out of the plastic. You're the first one to lay hands on them."
How could things get any better? I swiped my debit card and she asked if I wanted a gift receipt. I wouldn't have thought of that. She highlighted the company's website on my copy. "If you go online and fill out the survey," she said, "you'll be entered in a drawing to win $500 worth of merchandise."
That got my attention. And even though I'd sworn off working past ten, when I got home I put on my pajamas, made a cup of tea, and fired up my laptop.
Most of the questions asked me to rate the store and clothing on a scale of 1-10. But two of the questions required written responses– one about why I chose that store, and the other describing my shopping experience.
This morning, when my head was clear enough to think, I wondered why I had gone to the trouble of making sure my spelling, grammar, sentence structure – everything – was perfect on that stupid survey. Whoever reads these things on the other end probably doesn't give a flip. They probably wouldn't know the difference between a semi-colon and a comma, I said to my husband at breakfast.
"Why not?" he said. "Shouldn't we have those expectations of everyone all the time?"
He's right. In the devolution of written expression, we've come to have few expectations. And I realized that I had few expectations of customer service, as well. That's why last night's experience came as such a shock. Usually when I can't find an item, the sales person (if there even is one) says, "If it's not on the shelf, we don't have it." They don't even lift a finger to find out.
But Shelby restored my faith. And as I wrote those two paragraphs before falling into bed, I made sure I told them. Whoever reads it will find a glowing report, along with perfect punctuation and spelling – because some things in life are worth caring about. FFG


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There are several benefits to using marble window sills in your next construction project or home renovation. A cost-effective choice, marble is attractive and durable. It can last as long as the home with minimal care, and that makes it an appealing choice for future buyers. However, finding the right supplier can be a little … Continued


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Wednesday, 7 November 2012
Just Another Date
Just Another Date
She was impressed- Orange Spot had got great reviews since it opened AND it wasn't cheap. She liked that. At this point, she had endured so many rubbish dates in naff bars, that she'd considered cancelling her membership altogether...but she hadn't. Maybe it was because underneath the layers of cynicism and light-reflecting makeup, was a skim of hope. That this email, this one, would be different. Maybe. Then, all the warm Chardonnays and exit strategies would be worth it. But as her taxi pulled up, and her eyes lit upon the man waiting outside, they widened in shocked disbelief.
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I want more of this story...ReplyDelete
- Bronagh7 November 2012 at 14:27
Me too!! Great Emma. xReplyDelete
- Anonymous7 November 2012 at 14:59
Include that in the novel please... xReplyDelete
- brenda7 November 2012 at 15:04
and...jesus don't leave us hanging...ReplyDelete
You have me intrigued. I love this sentence "Maybe it was because underneath the layers of cynicism and light-reflecting makeup, was a skim of hope." It says so much. Then you leave us hanging ... Well done.ReplyDelete
Ha ha ha - brilliant - now I want to know what happens next!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous7 November 2012 at 22:02
Wow - such a careful setup that I almost felt like I knew her...and now I want to know what's so shocking about the waiting man!ReplyDelete
BTW, Emma, as the mother of only two boys, I really feel for your sanity! They're great, but they never let you relax, do they?
Nicely done; really want to know what happens next...ReplyDelete


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12-Year-Old Gospel Singer's Sensational Performance Will Bring You To Your Knees
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If you are getting bored with mainstream competition tv series, it may be time to tune into something different. Little Big Shots has put a new spin on competitive reality tv, by featuring talented children from across the nation.
This new show, produced by Ellen DeGeneres and Steve Harvey, features Harvey as host. Harvey's spot-on wit coupled with the children's spontaneity, creates an entertaining combination.Advertisement
The new idea seems to strike a cord with viewers. Fresh faced talented kids are a refreshing change of pace from hard core performers looking to make it big. Instead of taking on a competitive edge, the show rather simply features the talents of children and showcases them interacting with Harvey. This show debuted in 2016 and was renewed for a third season in March 2018.
Although the show features many different children, with a vast array of talents, this season in particular tugged at heart strings when one-star floored viewers with his rendition of "For Every Mountain." The song which was originally sung by gospel singer Kurt Carr. The young star named Miles, did not allow his youth to hold him back from delivering a stellar performance. Accompanied with soulful back up singing, the entire audience, including host Steve Harvey, were undeniably moved by the performance.
Even at 12 years old, it is obvious that Miles has a promising career ahead of him in gospel music. As any Christian knows, gospel music is more than just knowing the notes and carrying the tune. There needs to be something deeper that will communicate to the listener. Gospel music is a vehicle used by God to convey His message of hope and love to the world. This young gospel singer has successfully tapped into this hard to describe power, and as you will see in this video, audiences are already responded to the powerful message God is sending through this young man.


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Living up to its nickname as la metropole du Quebec, Montreal is Canada's cool older sister – artistic, outdoorsy, modern and eccentric. Established in 1611 as a French trading post on the banks of the Saint Lawrence River, Montreal is situated on an island, surrounded by more islands, with a mountain smack dab in the middle of it all. The unique geography of Montreal makes it an urban hiker's paradise – full of winding alleyways, gorgeous river walks and an endless selection of patisseries. Do what the locals do and grab a snack on the go (Montreal bagels have long rivaled the infamous New York bagel), stroll the old industrial Lachine Canal and get your groove on at a random street festival (Montreal has hundreds of festivals every year, so you're bound to stumble upon one). Explore the old Victorian epicenter in Vieux-Port, find oddities in Little Burgundy, traverse the paths of Mont-Royal, settle into a warm café au lait in Plateau Mont-Royal, then grab a cold one and practice your French in the taverns of Mile End. Wherever you end up in Montreal, you'll surely feel a joie de vivre!
Mont-Royal Park: Every great city has a great park: London has Hyde Park, New York has Central Park, and Montreal has Mont-Royal (un-coincidently designed by the same man who did Central Park!). But unlike those other flat parks, Mont-Royal features eleven miles of pathways and staircases that twist up to a stunning observatory at the top. Pack your sneakers and walk your way from the heart of downtown to the summit or rent snowshoes, tobogons and ice skates at Lac Au Castor Pavillion along Beaver Lake. Regardless of weather, there is no shortage of activity or enthusiastic Montrealers in Mont-Royal Park, so plan to spend a few hours in the true heart of the city – it's where you're sure to experience Montreal the local way.
La Banquise: No trip to Montreal is complete without getting a plate of piping hot poutine – the potatoey, cheesy, gravy-drenched unofficial (but sort of official) dish of Canada. Whether you're new to poutine or straight up addicted, La Banquise is the place to start. Get La Classique (fries/gravy/cheese curds) or branch out and try one of the more adventurous variations. Go for the La T-Rex – a smorgasbord of meats – or opt for La Elvis, the unquestionable King of Poutine. Dense. Smoky. Delicious. Yum.
Marché Jean-Talon: If you like farmer's markets, then Marche Jean-Talon is your Mecca. Although it's one of the biggest public markets in North America, it's approachable, local and still has a country market feel: Rows upon rows of vibrant produce beg to be photographed, friendly vendors offer samples or sightseeing tips, and the cheese displays are definitely something to write home about. Grab a smoked meat sandwich (4" thick – it's a Montreal specialty), try a scoop of fresh hazelnut ice cream, hit the crepe stalls, shuck Atlantic oysters, or even try the taco stall in the center of the market (yes there are tacos, and yes they are delicious). And like any authentic farmers market, this one is cash only and one of the best deals in town.
Dieu Du Ciel: Dieu du Ciel represents everything that is awesome about Montreal: Quality (both the beer and the people), relaxed, down-to-earth and cheap! And just like it's name implies, the beer is positively divine. One sip of their Peche Mortel and you'll know why they named the joint "God of Heaven." For the size of the microbrewery, they manage to produce a huge selection of international award winning beers: The hibiscus beer and, ironically, the American IPA are big crowd pleasers, though you really can't go wrong with any of their seasonal ales. It's not exactly a well-kept secret that DDC makes awesome beer, so space is limited and prepare to get cozy with your neighbors. But what Dieu Du Ciel doesn't offer in floor space they make up for with a certain je ne sais quoi… or maybe it's just good ol' fashioned beer.
Parc-nature du-Bois-de-l'ile Bizard: It might be a mouthful to say, but Bois-de- I'ile Bizard Park is simply gorgeous. Located on an island just northwest of downtown Montreal, this large nature preserve is reminiscent of the great Canadian woods that grace old postcards and cookie tins. Snowshoe or cross country ski amongst the sugar maples, cedar groves and marshes. Stop on the footbridge over lac des Deux-Montagnes for some casual beaver and bird watching. Walk the miles of pathways and take in the tranquility– tres magnifique!
Wisper Double Tank: Worn on its own or peeking out from under a sweater, the quiet elegance of the Wisper Double Tank lives up to its soft-spoken name. Two layers of silky, eco-friendly Tencel®, with a hint of forgiving spandex and bra-friendly straps, make this tank a travel must. With Wisper's pretty draped neckline, you'll be dressed-up enough for a dinner date even after hours traversing Mont-Royal.
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Allisa Dress: With gas prices so low, why not take a spur-of-the-moment trip? Of course you'll say yes when you've got the Allisa Dress. Tossing on this simple, functional dress is as easy as slipping into your favorite T-shirt, but gives you travel-worthy panache. Made from an uber-soft blend of organic cotton and poly, you'll get plenty of coverage with the double-layer skirt and the stretchy waist can be worn high or low for maximum versatility (and minimalist packing). Toss on a pair of fun printed leggings, stash your passport in Allisa's hidden pocket and get on your way.
Livingstone Shirt: This shirt is a mild-mannered button-front designed for wild-mannered adventures. Transition easily from one environment to the other – coffee, hike, bike, pub, grub, repeat. Made of Tencel® Sun, cotton and polyester, the lightweight fabric wicks moisture, traps sweat, dries fast and resists wrinkles nicely. A hidden zip sleeve on the chest pocket is perfect for stashing cash or passports, and just like Montreal locals, this shirt will maintain its composure and functionality all day long. Trés bon!


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TOWN boss Lee Clark is backing Gary Roberts to make a big impact in the run-in to the end of the season.
Roberts' 66th-minute strike in Tuesday's 2-2 home draw with Colchester was his ninth of the season, but marked the end of a barren run of seven games.
The 24-year-old winger's smart finish could just be the confidence boost he needs to make a sparkling end to a season which began with three goals in Town's opening four fixtures.
Manager Clark is certainly hoping that will be the case and said: "He is a terrific kid, and a good footballer, but for the last few weeks in terms of his quality with the ball the Gary Roberts we all know hasn't been there.
"Players have these blips, but what he has done is work extremely hard for the team.
"He hasn't stopped putting in good shifts, but hopefully the goal will help him get back to his best.
"To be honest the footballer who doesn't have a tough time for a few games hasn't been born and never will be.
"We know we have got a good footballer on our hands in Gary and we have got to be patient, because he has certainly proven that he is prepared to work.
"Gary knows that on the technical side he is not producing like he was earlier in the season, but he is still contributing to the group through his hard work."
Clark is also hoping for great things from Everton loanee Lukas Jutkiewicz.
The teenage striker was a again substituted in the second half against Colchester United on Tuesday night but Clark can only see room for improvement.
Clark said: "Lukas needs to build up his fitness levels. He is a young boy and I think, like some of our players, that he looked a little bit leggy and tired."
Town have agreed to a loan deal for teenage striker Tom Denton. The 19-year-old is to join Wakefield FC, in the Unibond League Division I North, until April 30.