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Man. Gun. Must. Kill.
The officer is reportedly "distraught."
I hope his distress is amplified by the realization the dog could only maybe get out of that window to save its life, as in, if the van was on fire and that was the only way out.
Cop + gun + dog = dead dog.
This is a new level of police lameness.
That cop must have the heart of an awl.
Sadly, not new at all…
EDIT: Also, kittens are good for target practice, apparently.
You need to be careful with dogs.
I just do not get how many cops are so quick to pull a gun on a dog.
Obviously the cop felt like this was a life threatenig situation, and Im guessing the cop snuck up on the van and startled the dog.
If the situation seemed so potentially dangerous, why is there just one cop investigating?
"with the idea that every non-routine public interaction is a life or death tactical scenario"
I can see why… more than a dozen cops are killed every month. Then there are cultures like "cop killers" and the anti authority bunches that like to promote violence towards cops. For some jobs, making a mistake can be undone with a couple of key strokes, but make a mistake as a cop and suddenly mom or dad doesn't come home to the family.
Not making excuses, just some thoughts.There is a real possibility that the cop really does feel horrible and would love to be able to undo what just happened. To have a more constructive discussion about these problems, maybe we need embrace remorse instead of insta-anger.
Deaths whilst on duty in law enforcement don't come close to the likes of the construction industry, far more dangerous jobs out there than being a police man, even in the USA.
There was a very detailed analysis of the cause of fatal accidents to police in another recent thread. I'll track it down and post a link to it as an edit.
But the upshot of that analysis is that about one-third of police fatalities appear to be caused by interactions with "violators."
The remaining two thirds are presumably a consequence of having a job that involves many, many hours in a moving motor vehicle. This is why being a truck driver is statistically more likely to get you killed than being a cop.
The data suggests that a taxi driver is more likely to be shot on the job than is a police officer.
EDIT: Here's that link.
Cop deaths don't come close to deaths from cops while being brown.
The 10 Deadliest Jobs:
- Logging workers
- Fishers and related fishing workers
- Aircraft pilot and flight engineers
- Roofers
- Structural iron and steel workers
- Refuse and recyclable material collectors
- Electrical power-line installers and repairers
- Drivers/sales workers and truck drivers
- Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers
- Construction laborers
Your claim is bogus. According to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, 100 cops died last year. And a good percentage of those were from traffic accidents, not being gunned down. And even among those gunned down, many of those were shot accidentally by other cops. So I'm not even sure how many of those 100 could be said to have been "killed" as in "killed by a bad guy".
Meanwhile, every 28 hours a black person in the US is killed by law enforcement or security forces.
Being a cop is a relatively safe job. There are very many more dangerous ones, including construction work, truck driving, garbage collecting, roofing, electrical worker, and aircraft piloting.
Your argument reflects a common belief that police are an embattled and vulnerable population, constantly threatened by danger and persecution. Statistics don't show that reality, but the belief persists because it is politically necessary in order to justify the outrageous use of force that cops routinely employ.
The purpose of police violence is not to keep cops safe. It is to make it easier for cops to do their job, which is to maintain control over society.
I "love" when people try to rationalize shitty situations by making shit up that they have absolutely no proof for in an attempt to defend asshole behavior. By "love" I mean: Don't fucking do that.
In this report, the FBI says that 48 officers were killed feloniously in 2012.
That report also puts the ratio of accidental death at about half, rather than the one-third I declared above, so I'm owning that difference here.
I appreciate your thoughts on the matter.
But cop killers are still a reality and that has to be more difficult to rationalize than a construction worker that knows his end is likely going to be his own fault.
If I was walkin up to the van, I assume i would at least have my hand on the gun and ready. On the other hand, I'm very thankful an innocent person didn't accidently get killed in this scenario.
Just having a discussion, that's how we learn from each other. No reason to get upset.
Shoot first, ask questions later?
Why the assumption that guns are going to be required?


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Nickelodeon US has snapped up CG-animated preschool series Mike the Knight, and the half-hour adventure series debuts tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. (ET/PT) on the channel.
The HIT Entertainment and Nelvana Studio co-produced series, created by Alexander Bar (Lunar Jim) and written by Marc Seal (Bob the Builder), follows a young knight-in-training as he journeys on missions to protect his kingdom.
Following tomorrow's debut, Nickelodeon will air new episodes on February 6 and February 9 at 12:00 p.m. (ET/PT). The 26-episode series will regularly air weekdays at 12:00 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon.
Mike the Knight debuted on CBeebies, Treehouse and TF1 in November 2011 and is set to launch in 10 new countries including Australia (ABC), Sweden (SVT), Norway (NRK) and Finland (YLE).
The Nick US announcement comes on the heels of new L&M deals for the popular brand which will see audio books and food products produced.

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Deadline: 11:59 PM PST on Friday, March 6, 2020
Amount: $3,000
The Elaine Reiko Akagi Scholarship was launched in 2011 as a scholarship intended to encourage people of color to enter the field of education (teaching) with preference to those entering Special Education. This is an area of education, which unfortunately, sees many students of color, but an area where the students don't see role models that look like them. It is the goal of this scholarship to bring some equality to the ratio of students and teachers of color.
Elaine Reiko Akagi retired as an educator in 2010 after 38 years in the public school system. She was a community activist, mentor and advocate for children of color; she worked with students in many settings, from preschool through high school. She saw the relief on a parent's face when the parent saw a teacher who looked like her child. There was an instant connection. And the students, too, connected with someone who "looked" like them. Ms. Akagi passed away on October 19, 2012 after a very brief but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. The Elaine Reiko Akagi scholarship is a $3,000 scholarship and will be presented at the luncheon.
- Applicant should have a declared major in education or a field related to education, i.e. educational psychology or occupational, physical or speech therapy with the intent of working in a school district at the time of application.
- Applicant must have a minimum 2.5 GPA
- Consideration will be given to applicants from Western Washington
- Application and supporting documents must be uploaded by 11:59 PM PST on Friday, March 6, 2020
- Notification of interview status – Week of March 23, 2020
- Face to face interview (required) – Saturday, April 4, 2020
- Successful candidate must attend the scholarship luncheon- Saturday, May 9, 2020
- How does the applicant plan to give back to the education community?
- What are the reasons the applicant wishes to pursue a career in the field of education?
- What experiences has the applicant had in working with children with disabilities?
- What experiences does the applicant demonstrate in working with children of color?
- In what teaching field is the applicant specializing?
- An essay of 500 words or less to address this question: Statistics have shown that there is a higher percentage of children of color in our special education classrooms. Yet, there are disproportionately fewer teachers of color in those classrooms. Why is it important that we increase the number of teachers of color in Special Education classrooms?
- Two letters of recommendation, one from faculty in the field of education and one from someone who has observed you working with children. (Note to faculty or observer: Please address the student's character, community service, extracurricular activities and academic achievement.)
- A copy of your official transcript(s).
- A list of your extracurricular and community activities which details the specific years and length of each activity, average amount of hours, and leadership positions in the activity. You may also include work experience or other pertinent information. Also include a list of awards or recognitions you have earned.


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A number of D Zero owners have now made some changes to the 'standard' control line setup incorporating some neat ideas as well is increasing the amount of purchase available. Click on each picture to see a larger version with more detail.
Please Note: Making some of these modifications may affect your warranty. If you have any concerns please speak to DZero prior to making them. The class association cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage caused as a result of modifications made to your boat.
2:1 Traveller
bit of fiddling and some help with an extra hand required. The below is a simple modification retaining the factory 2:1 purchase but replacing the knot with a cleat to make it easier to hold the required tension.
Photo 1 showing the full set up. The long tail on the Starboard side is the ring control rope prior to it being trimmed down:
Photo 2 showing the cleat arrangement ( if you never adjust your toe strap then use this cleat or it is a CamCleat CL826 with CL211 Mk2). The purple rope is dead-ended to a spliced loop in the dyneema. This could be spliced on if your splicing skills are up to it (again the purple rope has now been trimmed down a little):
Photo 3 showing the separate line for the central steel ring for the Traveller adjustment rope (green). Having it on a separate rope means that the ring will always be central and you do not need to worry about it when you put the tension on. There is a piece of shockcord in place to hold the rope up:
Finally (to make it really pimp) a nice purple high load thimble (why us a 50p nylon or stainless thimble when you can use a colour-co-ordinated anodised one). It just helps the rope flow nicely and reduces wear:
12:1 Kicker
Some D-Zero owners find the 8:1 standard kicker setup just does not have enough grunt for them but they find that 16:1 is too powerful. So a nice compromise is 12:1 as shown below.
With the detailed 'How to' video here:
16:1 Kicker
A 16:1 kicker setup here using 2 'primary' lines adding additional purchase to the cascade.
Control line handles
Control line handles. These are trapeze handles. You could use the traditional 'handle' style ones but these look much more 'pimp' and work well according to the boat owner.
Alternative Halyard Storage on the Boom
To prevent wash through and potential loss of the mast chocks it is no longer recommended to store the halyard under the shock cord that holds the chocks in. 1 solution is a piece of shock cord on the mast. The other, as shown below, is to store it on the boom.
Boom end block alternative to the Harken tie on
A few D-Zero owners have noticed that the tie on boom end block does tend to wear through the tie on rope so some have changed this for a block with a stainless loop. This works very well as a replacement.


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Certainly 'NO'. Hiring a designer always helps you to keep to budget and time line. When a designer is appointed, he visualizes for you, prepares drawings and graphics for you.
Certainly 'YES'. At ADD our main motto is to satisfy you and satisfaction comes with comfort level too. If you are comfortable with your contractor we can undertake
Your fear is not baseless. That must be experience of past or some close friend or relative of you. The simple calculation behind this is many designers charge on percentage basis.
We not only understand the needs of the clients but also the needs of their clients and customers. With years of experiences and continuing research,our team is ready to serve your project design needs for hospitality industry.
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We believe your spaces of business are faces of your business. They need to be presentable, work friendly and efficient. It is a place to interact, to entertain, to work, to team up, to enjoy.


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In Food Policy This Week: 5 News Bites
Published: Last Updated:
- Two major Greek yogurt brands, Chobani and Fage, are creating economic opportunity in upstate New York. The two brands have primary production facilities in the region, and local farmers are working to increase milk output to meet the demand. Analysts predict a 15% increase in milk production, allowing New York dairy farmers to expand operations. [Editor's note: More proof that Greek yogurt is taking over the universe...]
- While not entirely "policy" related, we figured you'd want to know that Paula Deen may admit to having Type-2 Diabetes. According to Internet rumors, she's been keeping it a secret but may have an endorsement deal lined up with Novartis, whose diabetes medication she takes."
- Last week Hostess Brands Inc. filed for Chapter 11 protection due to enormous debt. The company, which makes Twinkies and Wonder Bread among other products, owes millions to labor unions. In addition to outstanding pension and medical benefits payments, the company is suffering from decreased sales. The company is negotiating with unions to restructure employee benefits in an attempt to cut costs.
- The FDA recently issued a regulation limiting the amount of Cephalosporin, a common antibiotic for treating humans, used in meat production. The regulation came as a response to an increased presence of Cephalosporin-resistant salmonella in animals. Growers often use unnecessary antibiotics in feedlot meat production as a preventative measure against animal illness. Though a good first step towards regulating antibiotic use, Cephalosporin comprises less than 1% of all antibiotics used in animal production.
- House Agriculture Committee Chairman Frank Lucas (R-OK) has some misgivings about the Farm Bill process, reports AgWeek. Last December, a bipartisan supercommittee attempted to draft a version of the 2012 Farm Bill that incorporated $23 billion in spending cuts. After that unsuccessful venture, Lucas expects that the process going forward will be difficult, as many representatives will attempt to add amendments. There is particular tension surrounding the question of crop supports, which have received criticism for large payouts regardless of farm outputs.
About the Author: A student in Providence, Rhode Island, Leah Douglas loves learning about, talking about, reading about, and consuming food. Her work has also been featured in Rhode Island Monthly Magazine.
All products linked here have been independently selected by our editors. We may earn a commission on purchases, as described in our affiliate policy.


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C++17: std::scoped_lock
C++17 includes an std::scoped_lock (defined in <mutex>) which basically replaces std::lock_guard. Both are RAII classes that automatically unlock a mutex when they are destroyed. The only difference between the two is that the new scoped_lock can handle multiple mutexes automatically, while lock_guard is limited to a single mutex.
Using the scoped_lock RAII class is straightforward. Here is an example:
std::mutex mutex1; // ... std::scoped_lock<std::mutex> sl(mutex1);
The scoped_lock class template is a variadic template supporting any number of mutexes:
std::mutex mutex1; std::recursive_mutex mutex2; // ... std::scoped_lock<std::mutex, std::recursive_mutex> sl(mutex1, mutex2);
The declaration of the scoped_lock can be simplified thanks to C++17 template argument deduction for constructors:
std::mutex mutex1; std::recursive_mutex mutex2; // ... std::scoped_lock sl(mutex1, mutex2);


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When this upstart collective of family farms started in 1988, taking organic food and farming mainstream seemed like a fringe idea. Today it's over $1 billion big. As the proudly independent leader of its category, Organic Valley needed guidance in educating consumers on the co-op's core values of sustainability. GB developed a PR and content strategy plan turning the complexities of the brand's sustainability report into valuable and easy-to-swallow (and share) digital fuel.
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Recently I was offered the chance to have one of my dogs DNA tested to try to learn more about them. Both were rescues so it's hard to find out much about them.
I believe that they are both saluki, as does our vet, and the Dogs Trust where we adopted them from also did.
They look like salukis, act like salukis and even run like salukis. I can't accept that either of them is not saluki really, at least 80% saluki I assumed.
However that is not what Doris' test said!
I've crossed out the family name and Doris' I.D number but this is apparently "her". Mostly greyhound and a good chunk of poodle. I'm not saying it is wrong, but I am struggling to accept it. The vet says nope!
The service itself is good, you pop on to a website that then recommends the most suitable DNA testing service, in Doris' case International Biosciences was the recommended company.
They sent out a kit including some forms, swabs and envelopes for posting back to International Biosciences.
It's easy enough to use in theory, luckily Doris was fine with having the swabs rubbed on her cheeks. I reckon Freya would have been rather fidgety and less cooperative.
When I posted off the samples I received an email from International Biosciences within a few days, and was politely told that I'd get results in around two weeks.
Just as promised, the results were emailed to me, and I was also sent a well printed version so I could frame it if I wanted to. I guess a DNA certificate could be very helpful if you are breeding pedigree dogs, but for us it was just a curiosity thing.
I still believe that Doris is Freya's mother, and I'm still going to called them both salukis. Greyhound I could accept – she has a greyhound shape, but Poodle? Nah! She's not at all poodle-like in personality or appearance.
All that said I would still recommend trying Genetictestkits.co.uk – not just for hounds, they mainly do people testing. Paternity tests, and tests to check your ancestry. Pricing varies based on test types, how fast you want it doing, and the company you choose.
Disclosure : We were sent a test for Doris for the purpose of this review.


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Was it too hard to mention the Thingiverse user that created this.
What do we do with it? It looks nasty. I just watched the episode in the YouTube. That's even more nasty.


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Hello Friends,
I need to use the DOTNET extension in PHP. I have used it successfully on my localhost.
I am not able to find it in the list of GoDaddy's PHP extensions. Does anybody have any idea regarding this? I got in touch with GoDaddy support, but they didn't seem to understand what extension I am talking about.
Another doubt I had is that, since I am using Linux Shared Hosting, will I be able to enable the DOTNET Extension on my current linux hosting? Or do I need Windows Hosting for it?
Thanks in advance!
Hi @akshaydoshi,
Welcome to the Community!
You can do a search on this page to see if it provides you the answer for the available PHP Modules. There is a "com_dotnet" listed for Plesk use with PHP 5.2. If you are not able to find what you need in this list, it is not supported in our shared hosting.
Hope this helps!


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BARD (Braille and Audio Reading Download)
Digital books and magazines from the National Library Service (NLS) in Washington, D.C. are available for download from the NLS BARD main page. You can listen to your downloaded books on the digital player that TBBL provides, or, for even more flexibility, you can get the free BARD Mobile app, for either iOS/Apple or Android devices, and listen to your books via your smart phone or tablet. BARD Express, a program that makes downloading easier, is also available to all BARD members.
There are more than 80,000 digital books and over 60 magazines available for download from this site, and new titles are constantly being added. Digital braille books can also be downloaded via BARD.
Not sure if BARD is for you?
- Check out these seven reasons to download your own books.
- Watch NLS BARD and BARD Mobile (YouTube), a two-minute NLS video where BARD users talk about why they like the service.
- Watch the BARD Express How-To Series (YouTube), a series of short videos that explain how to use this more simplified downloading program for newer computer users.
What you need to download books or magazines:
- a TBBL account
- a computer with high-speed internet access
- an active e-mail address
- a digital player issued to you from an NLS regional library (or you can buy a third-party player), or an iOS/Apple, Android or Kindle Fire mobile device
If using the digital player, you will also need either an empty cartridge (available for purchase) or a USB flash drive (thumb drive) that has at least one gigabyte (1 GB) of storage. If you expect to be downloading multiple books at once, a flash drive that is four gigabytes or larger is recommended. (You can typically fit about thirty books on a 4 GB flash drive.)
Application for BARD Service
If you have a TBBL account, you can fill out an online application for BARD service. Please note that there are separate applications for individuals and institutions (schools, hospitals, libraries, etc.).
Once we have verified you as an eligible and active TBBL user, which usually takes about two business days, we will send you an e-mail with your username and a temporary password. When you log in the first time, you'll be asked to change your password to something you've selected yourself. You'll also be asked to agree to terms of use for the BARD service.
You can then search for and download audio books from the NLS BARD website.
Downloading and Playing Books
Bookshelf Mode: When you have multiple books or magazines on your cartridge or flash drive, you need to use "bookshelf mode" to select the book you want to listen to:
- Hold down the Play/Stop button until a beep sounds to put your digital player into bookshelf mode.
- Then use the FF (Fast Forward) and RW (Rewind) buttons, to the right and left of the Play/Stop button, to move from one book to another. The player will announce the title of each book.
Additional instructions for playing multiple books (Bookshelf Mode).
Digital Players
The digital player has been pre-programmed to play the downloaded audio books and magazines. Due to digital rights management restrictions, BARD digital books will not play on your computer. However, special BARD Mobile apps are available for iOS (Apple) and Android devices.
There are also some third-party players that are compatible with NLS downloadable books and magazines:
- American Printing House for the Blind, Inc. (APH)
- Braille Plus Mobile Manager
- APH Book Port Plus
- APH Braille Plus Mobile Manager
- Apex BrailleNote/VoiceNote
- Humanware
- Victor Reader Stream
- Victor Reader Stratus
- PLEXTALK Pocket PTP1
NLS also maintains a list of commercial players compatible with NLS Digital Talking Books.
There are also digital player firmware updates that are periodically available from NLS. Digital players shipped to patrons will have current firmware upgrades installed. The latest player firmware is version 2.1.13 (April 18, 2018). This site lists software version enhancements and changes such as the ability to use a "bookshelf" mode that allows users to navigate among multiple books or magazines downloaded on one USB flash drive or blank cartridge or among multiple magazines received by subscription via US Mail on a digital cartridge.
Playing MP3 and WAV Files
The digital player can also play mp3 and WAV audio files. Create a folder on your USB flash drive named audio+podcasts. (Be sure to use the + sign between the words audio and podcasts). Put your mp3 or WAV files in this folder. The audio files will then play in sequence based on their file names.
For More Information About BARD
- Braille and Audio Reading Download (BARD) (NLS)
- Register for BARD (NLS)
- BARD instructions from NLS
- BARD Frequently Asked Questions
- Audio Magazines on Digital Cartridge
- Purchasing digital cartridges and USB flash drives
- About the Digital Books and Players
- Help with BARD and NLS Equipment (includes software upgrade information)
Questions about BARD or your talking book library service? Call us at (800) 342-3688, Monday through Friday to speak to a library staff member or leave a message. Or send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com.


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We are having some building work done at the moment - and it inspired me to do this hat!
Classic brick work with a grey pompom - all in lambswool.
Made in my home studio by me.
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If you're a musician in need of some lessons, there's no better way to learn than with MusicRadar's so-called "Tuition" instructions. Although the title tuition is misleading, this video class is anything but costly, because it's free, right here. Whether you're looking for help with your voice, bass, electric guitar, drums, guitar effects, piano, Logic Pro or production techniques, Music Radar is here to show you the way.
Paul Gilbert is one of the world's premier guitarists. Known for his work with Mr. Big and Racer X, Paul possesses god-like technique, and he's a fantastic teacher to boot. Think the blues is best-served slow? Here Paul offers a slightly different take on the classic genre...
This video tutorial will show you how to play super-fast blues guitar like Paul Gilbert. Although the notes Paul is using here are familiar to most of us (he's using the standard blues scale here), there's always more than meets the eye when attempting any of his licks.
Paul starts with an upstroke. This may seem unusual, but it allows him to maintain an outside picking motion as he travels from the second to the third string. This becomes even more important when travelling from the first string, since your pick will be moving in the right direction.
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Jul 08, 2016
A simplified course that targets areas of business writing which most of us tend to oversee. In this era of digitalisation and information overload, this back to basics method was really refreshing.
Dec 08, 2018
This course was short, poignant and mindful of our busy lives, while teaching us all how to be more impactful in our writing. This is just what I was looking for to give me an extra edge at work!
por Guido P•
Sep 24, 2015
Testing choice isn't great. Writing a letter, outline, etc. and submitting it for peer review would have been more productive. Furthermore, some questions in Week 2 test are confusing, the original meaning the test designer is trying to convey is, which dictates what the right answer is, isn't clear, giving too much room to interpretation not allowing the answer to be empirically right.
por Johan J•
Jan 31, 2016
Didn't really elevate my writing. Mostly due to the fact that there were no practical exercises included. Though some of the theoretical stuff that is covered is sort of common sense, most is still very relevant, so I don't regret taking the course.
por Simona F•
Apr 08, 2020
Unfortunately, I don't feel I have learned anything new during this course, except for a couple of definitions. The content was very basic and most of the presentations looked like they weren't at all revised before being approved, there is even a lesson that starts halfway. Some slides are poorly done graphic- and content-wise. Same concept repeated lesson after lesson and some grammar mistakes even in the grammar section of the course! Last but not least, the quiz questions are really ambiguous and don't seem linked to the course content, I had to re-take week 2 quiz three times to pass with trial and error, because I could not understand what was the purpose of the question. Some hands-on exercise would have been useful. Would retake if content is revised.
por Balaji S•
Nov 13, 2018
The Course is very useful. I like the tutor. The content was very crisp and easy to understand. I learnt many new things which I can deploy in my mails, business cases and letters.
Many thanks to the entire team of Coursera. Love you.
por Loren C•
Feb 21, 2017
A very simplistic overview of necessary skills and helpful writing tips. The videos are a bit slow and the instructor stumbles over her words a lot, but the material is great.
por Arthi S•
Aug 25, 2015
The modules had a lot of aspects and covered each one in detail. However, it would have been helpful to have some hands-on exercises like writing an executive summary, evaluating a resume, writing an elevator pitch etc so that people learn from each other. Otherwise, its a great course with emphasis on different aspects of business writing. Thanks
por Andre F M C•
Jul 04, 2017
Gostei muito desse curso, talvez o mais útil que eu fiz em muito tempo. São dicas simples, mas as pessoas realmente deveriam aprendê-las e segui-las no ambiente de trabalho.
Como oportunidade de melhoria, gostaria de mencionar que o som dos vídeos é inconstante, mudando de alto volume para baixo volume com a troca de vídeos. A qualidade também é bastante diferente.
por Khaled A•
May 19, 2020
This has to be one the best, most substantial courses here on Coursera. It covers a wide array of topics, while still focusing on small details that I would have usually missed out on. Great lecturer, and great course content offered. Highly recommend this course to anyone who is interested in enhancing and refining their writing skills.
por Md. I C•
Jun 07, 2020
This is a great course for Professionals who has to communicate on a daily basis in the form of writing. This course will enable them to identify the mistakes they were making and help them communicate more efficiently. I liked the way Ms Susanne Robins delivered each lecture.
por Karim H A L•
Jun 24, 2020
Great course! I have always had trouble with my writing and this course has helped me a lot, specially when it comes to writing emails at work. I would recommend this course for those who struggle when writing to colleagues or Management.
por Di J•
Oct 26, 2015
The course is great. very informative and there are a lot of best practices i can practice in my day to day work.
The only area i see improvement is the quiz for week 2. I found it very difficult to pass the the choices are ambiguous.
por Stacy R•
Apr 14, 2018
The course covered a broad and basic scope of relatable writing topics; while, it still focused on the crucial and applicable topics (i.e. executive summaries and proposals to memos, agendas, and social media writing).
por Sabiha A•
Apr 20, 2020
It was an amazing course with a nice course instructor. I love this course, it will help me in business communication and any type of formal communication. I could gather some necessary knowledge through this course.
por Thasleemah A R•
Jul 08, 2016
A simplified course that targets areas of business writing which most of us tend to oversee. In this era of digitalisation and information overload, this back to basics method was really refreshing.
por Gene K•
Dec 08, 2018
This course was short, poignant and mindful of our busy lives, while teaching us all how to be more impactful in our writing. This is just what I was looking for to give me an extra edge at work!
por Elena T•
Jan 13, 2020
In-depth knowledge of business culture was the most important for me. Being a professional writer and formerly IELTS essay tutor, I can validate the brief and very to the point criteria given.
por Robert R•
Aug 01, 2019
I have held several executive roles throughout my career. This course helped fine tune my writing and has drastically improved my correspondences as well as presentations. Highly recommend.
por Zivile M•
Sep 22, 2015
The course was very short and very basic. I do not think it is fair to call it "High-Impact Business Writing" when all you get is an introduction to business writing. It would be nice to have a more extensive course on this subject. I would retake it if it was improved. My rating reflects the lack of high-quality content with more examples.
por Ruth M V•
Jun 18, 2019
The content is interesting (although far simplier than I expected, especially in the second module), but the presentation is a put off at times. The speaker loses track every now and then, PPT presentations timing and video editing (more precisely, video cut and paste) could help some revising.
por Jaime A R O•
Apr 29, 2020
I didn't particularly like the grammar module, I felt like I was guessing the questions in the quiz. I think that all the course should be more pragmatic
por Deleted A•
Sep 22, 2015
Poor content. Clearly filler material for the specialization. :)
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This is an amazing opportunity unfortunately I have to catch up. I plan on doing this on the 3 day weekend. I have put time aside specifically for my classes. I have already put it to practice just haven't had a chance to do the quiz on lesson 1 or work on lesson 2. Again this is really a great way to help people out. Hopefully I will be in a position to get some certificates out of it as well. Thank you for this wonderful experience. :)
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The course was very effectively presented. It had just the right amount of information to cater to a diverse audience; not too much, not too little. The resources provided were also engaging reads.
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Puerto Maldonado Amazon Tours take you on a tour of a fantastically diverse tropical paradise. Dotted with more clay licks than anywhere else in the Amazon Rainforest, Puerto Maldonado is gifted with almost guaranteed wildlife sightings to show off the rainforest's wildlife – from large and brightly colored macaw parrots to the mysterious tapir, the largest land mammal in South America. Other animals enjoy these licks as well, such as monkeys, parakeets and capybara.
Clay licks are areas of exposed clay that are usually found along the banks of rivers. Also known as colpas due to their salt content, the licks are where many different animals feed on medicinal clay, which helps neutralise toxic chemicals found in a diet of diverse fruits and seeds. Not only eaten for medicinal properties, the clays are also great places to replenish much needed salts.
Many animals are known to visit clay licks and the most famous in the Amazon are the flocks of parrots and parakeets. After noticing the animals that visit the different areas of exposed clay, tour lodges have been quick to show off the best ones for iconic Amazon animals, such as the large macaws and other parrots, parakeets, and tapir.
Not only a great place to see clay licks, Puerto Maldonado's Amazon is also home to fantastic lakes, such as Sandoval Lake near the Sandoval Lake Lodge where you can see many different Amazon Rainforest animals. Oxbow lakes are where the tributaries of the Amazon once flowed but changed direction. Sometimes this leaves a fantastic arc-shaped lake that draws an abundance of forest life to the fresh water and fruit trees. The lake areas are usually home to abundant animals, such as monkeys, water birds, hoatzins, caiman, arapaima, and you can sometimes find resident, highly social giant otters. The closest, most attractive and wildlife-rich lake to Puerto Maldonado is Sandoval located inside the Tambopata National Reserve. The best way to visit this lake is to enjoy a short stay at the wonderful Sandoval Lake Lodge to make the most of your visit.
One of the special features of Puerto Maldonado over other Amazon areas is that fantastic wildlife sightings are found only 20 minutes from Puerto Maldonado itself. Usually in the Amazon, you will need a 3 or 4 hour boat ride before reaching your base lodge, but here you can be at Sandoval Lake Lodge or Posada Amazonas after a 20 to 40 minute boat ride. These are two of the top Amazon lodges for short tours and offer fantastic lake tours for sightings of lake birds, caiman, macaws, several different monkeys and giant amazon otters.
Sandoval Lake LodgePuerto Maldonado, Amazon Rainforest, Peru, South America$Sandoval Lake Lodge is located in the Tambopata National Reserve on the bank of the glistening Sando More info
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Heath River Wildlife CenterPuerto Maldonado, Amazon Rainforest, Peru, South America$The Heath River Wildlife Center, or Heath River Lodge, is the only lodge situated on the Heath River More info
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The Amazon Rainforest around Puerto Maldonado is protected by the Tambopata National Reserve, which is part of one of the world's largest tracts of intact and protected tropical forest. Here you can find an inexhaustible treasure trove of wildlife sightings with the forests containing one of the highest levels of animals and plants on Earth. Because of the clay licks, magnificent lakes and protected areas, sightings of big cats increases, as well as sightings of macaw parrots, different monkeys, giant river otters, and a multitude of other tropical life.
The Tambopata section of this incredible forest contains around 1500,000 hectares of tropical forest protecting a great number of animals, including many species hard to spot in other Amazon areas due to hunting. Explore deep rainforest areas of Puerto Maldonado's rainforest from excellent lodges such as Tambopata Research Center or Heath River Wildlife Center, which are both located near to large macaw clay licks and home to many rainforest trails to see an abundance of Amazon Rainforest life.
Although located a little further from Puerto Maldonado, this is also the base destination to visit the lowland rainforest of the famous and UNESCO recognized Manu National Park.
Manu and its surrounding rainforest contains a very high diversity of wildlife and is one of Peru's largest protected areas. You can enjoy visiting Manu's cloud forest at the Cock of the Rock Lodge (from Cusco), tour from Andes to the Amazon of Puerto Maldonado on South America's Bio Trip, one of the continent's most incredible nature experiences, and enjoy stays at the Manu Wildlife Center to see giant amazon otters, a large macaw clay lick, and a tapir lick for these rarely sighted amazon animals.
The Manu Wildlife Center provides one of the best experiences of the rainforest as few if any other Amazon lodges provide good opportunities to see giant amazon otters, tapir and colorful macaw parrots. Along with these three famous Amazon Rainforest animals, guests at the Manu Wildlife Center also stand a 10% chance of spotting wild jaguar on their stay, which helps explain why many nature lovers regard this as one of the best Amazon wildlife tours. For a similar experience in Tambopata, you can also combine the Sandoval Lake Lodge and Heath River Wildlife Center to see the giant otters at Sandoval Lake and the tapir and macaw clay licks at Heath River Wildlife Center.
The Manu region is a beautiful section of Amazon Rainforest and this isn't necessarily the forest within the park boundaries, as larger wildlife, such as tapir, jaguar, and many others are actually easier to see outside the park, such as at Manu Wildlife Center. The surrounding area of Manu also contains some of the most attractive lakes and clay licks.
In short, the Puerto Maldonado Amazon is a fantastic section of Amazon Rainforest to visit and will provide a lifetimes of memories. Enjoy a great taste of the Amazon Rainforest while staying at some the Amazon's best rainforest lodges. For those of you looking for a little more privacy and comfort in the Amazon, or simply wanting a rainforest experience while still staying connected, you can now enjoy the Amazon Villa located near the Refugio Amazonas Lodge.


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So-called 'languages' are an ancient practical joke, it has been revealed.
'It all started with the Romans', said Professor Tim Williams of the University of Central England, itself also an elaborate hoax. 'They thought it would be funny to speak gibberish to the locals when they first came here. Being an isolated population, the myth took hold better than expected and it's been maintained ever since.
'Obviously, not being a real language, everybody's versions of 'Latin' were different. The Brits really should have sussed it at that point, but then some forgotten prankster invented the concept of 'countries with languages', and the whole hoax became much more sophisticated.'
Only two fake languages have ever been rumbled, explained Williams. 'The first was Polari, which was used by gay people as a means of communicating secretly about their – then – illegal sexual preferences. The second was Welsh, of course. The less said about their illegal sexual preferences the better.'
'I feel a fool. I spent the best years of my life learning 'vocabulary' when I could have been out shagging, or just learning something real, like Quidditch. I even visited European countries where I had the experience every British tourist has – you're in a cafe or somewhere and the locals are speaking perfect English and you just think 'Wow. They've got a fantastic education system'. What you don't realise is that English is their native tongue! They're just pretending to speak gibberish the rest of the time.
A spokesman for the Department for Education said 'Thank Christ for that. We just thought our teachers were really shite. We've spent literally dozens of pounds on in-service training, and still our children can't master these so-called 'languages'. Any chance Professor Williams could take a look at maths?'
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Tempting Ivy: A cocky rocker. An older woman. Fated love was never meant to be easy.
Release date early December. Cover coming soon!! Stay tuned... ARC copies available now at BOOKSPROUT until release date.
He says nothing, his ragged breathing close and intoxicating. When he tucks a chunk of hair behind my ear, my muscles seize up.
My name is whispered, blending with the soft background music, and I let the photo fall.
Then he speaks again, his voice huskier. "Ivy. If you could see how you look right now… man, I want to kiss you so badly." He takes a deep breath, swallows loudly. "Can I?"
"No," I tell the picture of the sad Christmas tree in my lap. "That's not a good idea."
He sighs. "It is, Ivy. It's a great idea. Just one kiss. Nothing more, I promise—not unless you beg me for it."
One kiss.
Just a teeny little taste of Nico. A soft press against his delicious lips. It would be so simple. So easy. So right.
He stares at my mouth. I stare at his. And then without any conscious thought, I lean in. "Only one kiss. Just one time."
"Okay. Just once," he agrees, his chest rising and falling fast against my palm.
Nervous anticipation makes me shake. What was I thinking before? This is wrong, so wrong. And then… then our lips meet. His breath is warm and tastes of vodka. The world stops, the music, everything but the feel, the sound our of our slow kiss disappears. With a sexy groan, his palms frame my face, changing the angle, deepening the fit. - Excerpt from Tempting Ivy - Damaged Souls Golden Hearts book 3 - by Amy J. Heart.
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|Smart cities in Korea and Norway: global multiculture for the future (26/09/19 11:30:28)
Her comment was that the introduction was top-down, and people were reluctant. She wanted to learn about the Norwegian bottom-up approaches.
Hmmmm, I thought to myself. But maybe.
In Korea, I believe, there are plenty of technically educated people in the powers-that-be - in politics as well ad in the huge technology conglomerates. In Norway they are glaringly absent among politicians. We are burdened with social scientists and career politicians as rulers. So putting technology to work needs to be bottom-up. Acceptance comes naturally by grapevine spread.
I know nothing about Korea. But it would not be surprised if Koreans and Norwegians both try to ignore the politicians in their own special way: In Korea by being reluctant towards forced implementation of expensive technologies; In Norway by trying to save time and money by discovering and implementing technologies before the government find out how to tax them.
|Re: Smart cities in Korea and Norway: global multiculture for the future (01/10/19 10:13:32)
Yep, the same here in Germany. Which leads to uninformed and wrong decisions, not only in the field of city planning, but also in lawmaking (mass surveillance, "hacking laws", ...).
The most remarkable example lately perhaps was the EU copyright legislation, promoted by the German MP Axel Voss - who obviously didn't really grasp what he was doing there. In the process, the Pirate MP Julia Reda who stronly opposed the proposed legislation, was openly attacked by Voss and his troops.
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Monday, April 30, 2012
Lacey's Birthday Present
My good friend Lacey recently turned the big 2-5. Hello quarter of a century! She had a little girls-only shindig to let her husband off the hook. Our husbands go to school together and the boys had a big test the next day, so it was pretty kind of her. I'm all for the boys having tests if it gives us girls an excuse to get together and party.
My favorite part of Lacey's gift was the awesome wrapping job I did on it. It was kind of the overgrown, ugly big sister of these fun little gift balls. Only instead of bright, pretty, lightweight crepe paper I used thick brown packaging paper. And mailing tape. Bahaha. It was so ugly and enormous, but so wonderful to behold. Wish I would have snapped a picture of that beast.
But, anyway, inside were these little pretties.
I whipped up this quick, simple little pouch a couple hours before the party. Pretty pink oilcloth scraps + one zipper = a pouch that is totally Lacey. I told her it's for keeping spare change in so we'll have enough for the parking meters at the children's museum. We'll see if that happens.
One of my favorite things about this pouch turned out to be the little zipper pull. Zipper pulls are so under-appreciated. They turn a zipper that sticks into a zipper that rocks. I have got to remember to add them more often.
I also love the way the zipper pull takes this funky little pouch up about 10 notches on the "looks store-bought" scale.
And using oilcloth means... no need for lining!
Next up, a fun little flower identical to this one. It's always great when I still have all the same materials on hand and don't have to make up a new color scheme for something. Sometimes it's so refreshing to make the same project exactly the same way... even if it's a couple years later.
Although this one isn't exactly the same. Instead of making it into a brooch, I hot-glued it onto a hair clip. Lacey is classy and wears stuff like this in her hair all the time. Which just makes her more classy.
And, last but not least, I tossed in a couple of my handmade buttons. The white one is one of these and the purple ones are a special edition similar to these.
And of course I had to add a personal little birthday message to the back.
Lacey was a really good sport about unwrapping the behemoth ball of goodies, layer after layer of brown paper and packing tape. Man, sometimes I am just too classy for my own good. (Ha.)
Happy Birthday, Lacey!
(And please don't beat me up for putting this picture of you online.)
Posted by Katie Lewis at 12:00 AM
2 comments:
- Lacey said...
I love how nice I am looking, but I won't beat you up, don't worry. And thanks for the gift, you know I loved the sweet packaging!
- April 30, 2012 at 10:00 AM
- Kristie said...
Love her shirt. That is so cute.
And I totally agree about zipper pulls. They are amazing!
- April 30, 2012 at 12:05 PM
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When we moved into our house twenty-five years ago, I remember a low-flowering red rose with several high canes growing along the driveway. I just left it there. The rose turned out to be the climbing rose 'Excelsa,' which had a link to the 'Crimson Rambler' rose, introduced from England into the American garden in 1893.
In the early twentieth century, summer residences dotted Woods Hole, a seaside town on Cape Cod. City dwellers with money built
sprawling estates on the water that often included a staff for the house and the garden. James Story Fay (1812-1897), a former cotton broker and businessman, hired Michael Walsh, an Irish gardener who had arrived in America in 1868.
While working on the Fay estate, Walsh introduced over fifty roses. He specialized in climbers, including the rose 'Excelsa' in 1908. 'Excelsa' won the 1914 Gertrude M. Hubbard Gold Medal for the best American rose introduced in the previous five years.
After Fay's death in 1897, Fay's daughter Sarah (1855-1938) encouraged Walsh to continue to cultivate his roses. Cape Cod historian Susan Fletcher Witzell wrote in her article "Gardeners and Caretakers of Woods Hole" that by the early twentieth century, the fame of the Fay rose garden attracted visitors from around the country to see the roses at the estate.
Walsh was able to make a business of his climbing roses for himself and for Miss Fay. During the years from 1907 to 1917, Walsh published yearly catalogs of his roses, hydrangeas, and hollyhocks. The roses, especially ramblers, were shipped all over the United Sates and became popular also in England.
Rosa 'Excelsa' is a combination of Rosa wichuriana and 'Crimson Rambler.' The wichuriana came from Asia and Japan to Europe in the 1890s, and to America in the early 1900s. Stephen Scanniello and Tania Bayard in their book Climbing Roses write that the wichuriana characteristics predominate in the 'Excelsa.'
The 'Excelsa' shines with scarlet-crimson cupped flowers on small, glossy green leaves that remind me of a holly. The flowers turn more pink as the color fades after blooming in late June.
Pruning this rose is not easy because the thorns or prickles are sharp. I try to wear gloves when I prune it. Mine is a low shrub, though the canes can reach several feet high. I grow it in partial shade.
When I first saw this rose on my property I had no idea that it was Walsh's most famous rose introduction, and, according to garden historian Charles Quest-Ritson who wrote in his Climbing Roses of the World it was an improved version of the old 'Crimson Rambler.'


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This blog post is the second in a two-part series. This post explains how Washington B&O tax, or "business and occupation tax," works for multi-state businesses. Last week's blog post explained how Washington sales tax works for multi-state businesses.
B&O Basics
Washington's B&O tax recognizes three main categories of businesses, which it treats differently and subjects to different tax rates:
- Retailers
- Wholesalers
- Service businesses
That last category is often referred to as "apportionable activities," and in addition to service businesses, it also includes royalty income and a hodgepodge of other seemingly-random industries. [See RCW 82.04.460(4)(a) for more on apportionable activities.]
When Do I Have B&O Nexus in Washington?
For wholesalers and apportionable activities, Washington defines nexus for B&O tax purposes in RCW 82.04.067(1):
- A person engaging in business is deemed to have substantial nexus with this state if, in the current or immediately preceding calendar year, the person is:
- An individual and is a resident or domiciliary of this state;
- A business entity and is organized or commercially domiciled in this state; or
- A nonresident individual or a business entity that is organized or commercially domiciled outside this state, and the person had:
- More than fifty-three thousand dollars of property in this state;
- More than fifty-three thousand dollars of payroll in this state;
- More than two hundred sixty-seven thousand dollars of receipts from this state; or
- At least twenty-five percent of the person's total property, total payroll, or total receipts in this state.
For all other types of business activities, mainly retail, a business has nexus if its physically present in the state, or if it meets the gross receipts part of the nexus test described above [RCW 82.04.067(6)].
And one final note: those specific dollar amounts listed in (1)(c) are adjusted every year for inflation. As of this writing, the current thresholds, for both apportionable sales and wholesale sales, are:
- $57,000 of property
- $57,000 of payroll
- $285,000 of gross receipts
Finally, note that WAC 458-20-194(2) contains a more detailed explanation of the Washington Department of Revenue's interpretation of nexus rules, including several examples.
What Counts as "Engaging Within the State"?
Per RCW 82.04.066:
"Engaging within this state" and "engaging within the state," when used in connection with any apportionable activity as defined in RCW 82.04.460 or selling activity taxable under RCW 82.04.250(1), 82.04.257(1), or 82.04.270, means that a person generates gross income of the business from sources within this state, such as customers or intangible property located in this state, regardless of whether the person is physically present in this state.
What Counts as "Property in the State"?
The definition of "property" for the purpose of determining nexus is from RCW 82.04.067(2):
Property counting toward the thresholds in subsection (1)(c)(i) and (iv) of this section is the average value of the taxpayer's property, including intangible property, owned or rented and used in this state during the current or immediately preceding calendar year.
In most cases, you determine the value of property you own by simply using the original price you bought it for [RCW 82.04.067(2)(b)(i)]. For property you rent, you determine the value by multiplying your annual rent by eight [RCW 82.04.067(2)(b)(ii)]. If your business makes loans, there are special rules for determining the value of those assets. And computer software and other digital goods get a special loophole in RCW 82.04.067(2)(e).
What Counts as "Payroll in the State"?
The definition of "payroll" for the purpose of determining nexus is from RCW 82.04.067(3):
Payroll counting toward the thresholds in subsection (1)(c)(ii) and (iv) of this section is the total amount paid by the taxpayer for compensation in this state during the current or immediately preceding calendar year plus nonemployee compensation paid to representative third parties in this state. Nonemployee compensation paid to representative third parties includes the gross amount paid to nonemployees who represent the taxpayer in interactions with the taxpayer's clients and includes sales commissions.
That point the law makes about "representative third parties" exists to close a potential loophole for determining nexus. One trick that some businesses tried in the past was to call all of their workers in a state "independent contractors," not "employees." The idea was that without any employees in the state, the business didn't have nexus in the state.
However, in Scripto, Inc. v. Carson (362 U.S. 207, 1960) the Supreme Court determined that this trick didn't work. Scripto, Inc. was an Atlanta-based business that hired 10 salesmen as independent contractors to regularly solicit sales in Florida. In response to Scripto's argument that it had no nexus in Florida because it had no employees, the Court had this to say:
True, the "salesmen" are not regular employees of appellant devoting full time to its service, but we conclude that such a fine distinction is without constitutional significance. The formal shift in the contractual tagging of the salesman as "independent" neither results in changing his local function of solicitation nor bears upon its effectiveness in securing a substantial flow of goods into Florida… To permit such formal "contractual shifts" to make a constitutional difference would open the gates to a stampede of tax avoidance.
What Counts as "Receipts from the State"?
The definition of "receipts from the state" for the purpose of determining nexus is from RCW 82.04.067(4). Generally speaking the rules for
- Those amounts included in the numerator of the receipts factor under RCW 82.04.462;
- For financial institutions, those amounts included in the numerator of the receipts factor under the rule adopted by the department as authorized in RCW 82.04.460(2); and
- For persons taxable under RCW 82.04.250(1), 82.04.257(1), or 82.04.270, the gross proceeds of sales taxable under those statutory provisions and sourced to this state in accordance with RCW 82.32.730.
What About Public Law 86-272?
So, here's the awkward thing about P.L. 86-272. It only applies to income taxes. And the tax base for Washington's B&O tax isn't income, it's gross receipts. So multistate businesses can't use Pub. Law 86-272 to claim they don't have nexus for B&O tax purposes.
How Does B&O Apportionment Work?
If your business doesn't have B&O tax nexus in Washington, then you don't need to worry about paying Washington B&O tax on any of your business' revenues. But if your business does have nexus in Washington, your next step is to figure out how much of your business' revenue is Washington's "share" to tax. For apportionable activities, you calculate these "shares" using Washington's apportionment formula.
What's the Apportionment Formula?
Per RCW 82.04.462, the apportionment formula for determining what portion of gross receipts are subject to Washington B&O is:
WA Receipts = Apportionable Receipts × (Receipts Attributable to WA)/(Total Receipts – Receipts Not Taxable in Another State)
One significant thing to note about this formula is that if a business only has nexus in Washington State, and no other state, then 100% of the business' gross receipts will be subject to Washington B&O, even if the business has out-of-state customers.
What Does it Mean for Apportionable Income to be Attributable to Washington?
Under Washington's tax laws, apportionable income—which again, is mostly service income and royalty income—is attributed to states under a tiered system. Essentially you apply the first rule in the list if you can, and if applying that rule is impossible, you move on down the list until you get to a rule that's decently workable.
What Does it Mean for Income to be "Taxable in Another State"?
Per RCW 82.04.460(4)(b):
"Taxable in another state" means that the taxpayer is subject to a business activities tax by another state on its income received from engaging in apportionable activities; or the taxpayer is not subject to a business activities tax by another state on its income received from engaging in apportionable activities, but any other state has jurisdiction to subject the taxpayer to a business activities tax on such income under the substantial nexus standards in RCW 82.04.067(1).
How Does B&O Allocation Work for Activities Other Than Service Businesses and Royalties?
For sales of tangible personal property, you calculate Washington's "share" of your business' gross receipts using the sourcing rules in RCW 82.32.730. For examples of the application of these rules, see WAC 458-20-193. You'll notice that these tangible property sourcing rules for B&O are the same destination-based sourcing rules as apply for retail sales tax.
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The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie
Logen Ninefingers, infamous barbarian, has finally run out of luck. Caught in one feud too many, he's on the verge of becoming a dead barbarian — leaving nothing behind him but bad songs, dead friends, and a lot of happy enemies.
Nobleman, dashing officer, and paragon of selfishness, Captain Jezal dan Luthar has nothing more dangerous in mind than fleecing his friends at cards and dreaming of glory in the fencing circle. But war is brewing, and on the battlefields of the frozen North they fight by altogether bloodier rules.
Inquisitor Glokta, cripple turned torturer, would like nothing better than to see Jezal come home in a box. But then Glokta hates everyone: cutting treason out of the Union one confession at a time leaves little room for friendship. His latest trail of corpses may lead him right to the rotten heart of government, if he can stay alive long enough to follow it.
Enter the wizard, Bayaz. A bald old man with a terrible temper and a pathetic assistant, he could be the First of the Magi, he could be a spectacular fraud, but whatever he is, he's about to make the lives of Logen, Jezal, and Glokta a whole lot more difficult.
Murderous conspiracies rise to the surface, old scores are ready to be settled, and the line between hero and villain is sharp enough to draw blood.
I didn't even finish reading it and still don't get all the hype. I especially hated the style of writing. It wasn't flowing, very simple and didn't make it easy for me to read. I must say, though, that I picked up the German translation so it might not be the authors fault alone. Anyways, it felt like I was reading a comic book, especially when it came to dialogues. I didn't find the storyline and all characters seemed very one-dimensional and replaceable. I couldn't take anyone seriously and was expecting much more from this book. Very disappointing, but just not for me.
Priestess of the White by Trudi Canavan
Her heroism saved a village from destruction; now Auraya has been named Priestess of the White. The limits of her unique talents must be tested in order to prove her worthy of the honor and grave responsibility awarded to her. But a perilous road lies ahead, fraught with pitfalls that will challenge the newest servant of the gods. An enduring friendship with a Dreamweaver—a member of an ancient outcast sect of sorcerer-healers—could destroy Auraya's future. And her destiny has set her in conflict with a powerful and mysterious, black-clad sorcerer with but a single purpose: the total annihilation of the White. And he is not alone . . .
Don't ask me why I still pick up books by Canavan. They always sound great and then disappoint me. I kind of enjoyed The Black Magician Trilogy (although I am still angry about the ending and that horrible waterfall scene…), but everything else couldn't convince me. Same with this novel, which I stopped reading halfway through it. It felt like the Black Magician Trilogy in another world with slightly different characters and similar love story. The action was moving along too slowly and I was mostly bored until I finally asked myself why I was forcing myself to read on. Nope, no, also not for me.
I liked a few of the ideas, like those bird-people, but they still couldn't keep me interested enough to continue.
Pawn of Prophecy by David Eddings
Long ago, the Storyteller claimed, in this first book of THE BELGARIAD, the evil god Torak drove men and Gods to war. But Belgarath the Sorcerer led men to reclaim the Orb that protected men of the West. So long as it lay at Riva, the prophecy went, men would be safe.
But Garion did not believe in such stories. Brought up on a quiet farm by his Aunt Pol, how could he know that the Apostate planned to wake dread Torak, or that he would be led on a quest of unparalleled magic and danger by those he loved–but did not know…?
I probably would have liked it when I was about 10-12 years old. That would have been just my kind of book. But unfortunately I was too old and read too much Fantasy already to enjoy it. I don't generally hate all Fantasy clichees – I think you can't avoid using a few of them. But this book just had too many and didn't try to invent new stuff. We have a farmer's boy with mysterious past, who is not who he thinks he is, prophecies galore, a mysterious old man with pointy hat and beard and the traditional fighter companions. No surprises here, too boring for my liking and more for kids than for adults who don't want to read about the boy who saves the world.
Das Buch von Wolfgang & Heike Hohlbein
I won't even bother giving a description. This is a German book and one of the weirdest I ever read. For those of you not German – Wolfgang Hohlbein is one of the most famous Fantasy authors in Germany. He's writing an awful lot, or was.. I don't know any more, but there have always been discussions about the quality of his books.
I am definitely not a fan. This book (Which is called "The Book" haha..) is about an archive or a library that contains books about every person and their whole lives. Some meanies broke into this library and are now changing those books. Therefore the present changes as well. All the time. The main character is a young girl who somehow has to stop this from happening and restore the past. But I didn't even know because the book consists of tons of different scenes that don't make sense and seem to be thrown together randomly. Even the main character is constantly changing, as the past is being changed. Apart from that I couldn't find a real storyline and didn't know much about the main character. It just confused me so I didn't even bother finishing. What I heard from people who finished it, is "IT ALL MAKES SENSE IN THE END!". Yeah, nice.. That doesn't do it for me, if the 700 pages before that are rubbish.


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