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There are concerns the Federal Government's ban on live exports to Indonesia will send Indigenous pastoralists out of business.
There are more than 80 Indigenous properties spread across northern Australia that employ more than 700 people.
About 14,000 Aboriginal people live on or near the stations and rely on them for employment and basic services.
The Indigenous Land Corporation says Indigenous communities have worked hard to break into the mainstream cattle industry for more than a decade.
It says many of the cattle stations could fold because the cost of transporting animals to Australian abattoirs - the nearest about 3,000 kilometres away - is too expensive.
Former social justice commissioner Tom Calma agrees the ban is going to be a huge blow for Aboriginal workers and has urged the Government to look at providing financial assistance.
"It's yet another blow to Aboriginal people working in the industry," he said.
"After all these years of trying to rebuild a relationship and create the opportunities for employment, to lose those will be fairly severe."
He says it is not just stockmen that will be affected but the communities and families they support.
"It'll be devastating because it's not just the employment of individuals; it's the income they bring back into the community," he said.
"The community that's on pastoral properties may not have direct employment in the industry but are living there and that's going to impact on their livelihoods."
Mr Calma says he visited many Indigenous-run cattle properties when he was commissioner and they are crucial in supporting communities and generating employment.
"[This] almost coincides with the 45th anniversary of the walk-off at Wattie Creek, where Aboriginal stockmen walked off in protest for equal wages," he said.
"So it's quite sad that we seem to be taking a couple of steps forward and then it's backward."
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The Northern Territory Government, meanwhile, says it will be pushing the Federal Government to compensate cattle producers affected by the ban.
Primary Industry Minister Kon Vatskalis says the Indonesian market will import cattle from other countries if they cannot get Australian livestock.
"It is a Government issue to ban exports to Indonesia, and if it is going to affect territory businesses, I want the Federal Government to seriously consider compensation," he said.
"You can close the trade down but that is not going to improve the animal welfare in Indonesia."
On day three of the ban, thousands of cattle remain stranded in holding yards across northern Australia.
An export ship was due to pick up about 7,000 cattle from Darwin today bound for Indonesia.
Instead, the beasts are locked up in stockyards in the NT and Western Australia.
Federal Agriculture Minister Joe Ludwig has confirmed the export ban could run for more than the forecast six months.
The news is sending further shockwaves through the cattle industry.
Cattle for export usually spend four to seven days in Nick Thorne's Cedar Park export yards at Adelaide River, south of Darwin, before they are shipped.
Mr Thorne says he is now holding 5,000 head that were due to be exported today.
"Owners of the cattle are unsure where they are going to place them," he said.
Mr Thorne says he is concerned if the ban continues in the long-term, it will send industry players broke.
He says he will not meet his yearly target of 100,000 cattle through the yards and is worried about keeping his six full-time staff and some casual workers.
"I'd like to see some common sense between the Australian Government and the Indonesian government," he said.
Meanwhile, national depression initiative beyondblue says some graziers may not cope with the implications of the cattle export ban.
Clinical adviser Associate Professor Michael Baigent says the ban will have a huge impact on the mental health of producers and could increase depression, especially among men.
He has urged them not to turn to alcohol or drugs and seek help if they are struggling to cope.


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Co-op in Japan: Traversing Cultures
Co-op in Japan: Traversing Cultures
By: Samantha Lui
It has always been a wish of mine to do co-op abroad to gain valuable work experience, but the opportunities always seemed quite minimal, especially for a Health Sciences student like myself. However, after doing some personal research and taking the time to speak with SFU's International Co-op Coordinator, Amy Lee, I was introduced to the Canada-Japan Co-op Program (CJCP). Hosted by UBC, the program aims to connect students from various post-secondary schools across Canada with paid internship positions in Japan. As SFU was a participating post-secondary school in the CJCP, students whom started internships with this program would also be able to fulfill their regular SFU Co-op requirements. I loved the idea of being able to travel whilst learning new things, so I decided to give the program a shot.
Amongst the possible employers, one company stood out, Kao Corporation, a research and development company specializing in home, toiletry and beauty care products. If the brand names Jergens and Biore sound familiar, that's because they're developed from Kao. Due to my familiarity with these companies and my interest in Japanese culture, I wasted no time in applying once I learned they were hiring. Soon, a phone interview was conducted, after which I was selected as their internship student for eight months.
I didn't dare believe it—even on the day of my departure, I still wasn't able to believe it. But eventually, as the plane descended and the intercom bellowed, "Ladies and gentlemen, we have arrived in Japan", it finally hit me. I was in Japan, a place with easy accessibility to ramen and sushi and anime goods galore! Most importantly, it was where I would call home for the next few months.
Adapting to the Environment
Amidst the excitement, I also began to worry. Whilst I avidly enjoyed Japanese culture, I didn't speak the language—much less understand it. How was I going to communicate with anybody? I still remember my first day; my stomach churned nervously as I waited for my supervisor to greet me. However, the moment I met him, he welcomed me with a kind smile. Starting then, I had a feeling everything was going to turn out much better than what I anticipated.
Although, I am not able to discuss my research ventures, I can attest to the fact that there is a huge difference between learning about molecular biology techniques in lectures versus applying them in real life. I made many mistakes in the beginning, but it was through these errors that I made corrections and found an efficient way to carry out my experiments. Every day, I learn new material and I constantly look forward to what other new knowledge I will acquire next.
One of my fears I had prior to my departure was my inability to communicate in Japanese. To add, I was aware that Japanese culture placed much importance on hierarchy, so I was quite worried I would mistakenly speak informally to the upperclassmen. However, they were always lenient and kind to me, which made me feel welcome. In the first few weeks, I was also slowly introduced to a group of individuals called doki. Doki is a term used to describe your colleagues that entered the company the same year as you. So, like me, they were freshmen, and I spent most of my time with them. For example, it is common in Japan to host nomikais, and I often joined in. A nomikai is a casual drinking party that allows coworkers to de-stress after work, but be warned: they can take place any day of the week, and may even extend to nijikais and sanjikais (Second and third drinking parties, respectively), which means you might not even get to bed until 3:00 AM. That being said, I was astounded to see that all of my colleagues were ready to work the next day. As such, my first nomikai was a very eye-opening experience.
Travelling in Japan
Work ventures aside, I also take the free time I have to go exploring. It's Japan, after all! So far, I've hiked up Mount Fuji with other CJCP interns (confirming that it will be at least a few years before I embark on another treacherous fifteen hour overnight hike), visited the renowned Ghibli Museum (Ghibli Studio are the masterminds behind renowned animated films such as 'Spirited Away', 'Totoro' and 'Howl's Moving Castle') and travelled to the traditional, rustic city of Kyoto to enjoy the natural landscapes and sceneries, like the Arashiyama bamboo forest. There is just so much to see and do in Japan—the possibilities are endless.
Top left: Life size robot soldier from movies 'Lupin III Part II' and 'Castle In The Sky', Ghibli Museum, Mitaka, Japan; top right: Some of the delicious Japanese cuisine; bottom: Taking a rest during my Mount Fuji hike
Needless to say, my first four months here have been anything but mundane. For those curious about embarking on an International Co-op term, I highly advise you to pursue working abroad (be it in Japan or in other countries) if the opportunity arises. No doubt it will be different; it may even fall outside the boundaries of your comfort zone, but it'll allow you to fully immerse yourself in another culture, learn more about yourself and your own capabilities. Personally, travelling to Japan was a very big step for me. However, I took the plunge and am now having a great time learning and exploring. What else awaits me for the next four months, I'm not too sure. What I do know is that no matter what, it'll be a fantastic experience. Until then, じゃあね (Jaa ne: See you later)!
Beyond the article:
- Interestingly enough, another Samantha did the Canada-Japan Co-op Program and worked with Kao Corporation too. Read her story to find out more!
- If the thought of working in the Land of the Rising Sun (Japan) excites you, learn a bit more about it with International Spotlight.
- Want to see where else an International Co-op can take you? Visit the International Co-op Blog!
- More information about the SFU International Co-op program can be found on their website.
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Skip to comments.In Florida, 99% of companies pay no corporate income tax with lawmakers blessing | Special Report
Posted on 11/14/2019 6:50:15 PM PST by Tolerance Sucks Rocks
EBay Inc., the online auction company with 180 million buyers around the world, earned $34 million of profit in Florida in 2014, according to state auditors.
At Floridas official corporate income tax rate of 5.5 percent, eBay should have paid more than $1.8 million in state taxes -- enough money to hire 40 new teachers.
But records show eBay actually paid $18,810 -- not even enough to hire one.
Its not an isolated example. Auditors say Sanofi Pasteur Inc., one of the worlds largest vaccine manufacturers, earned an estimated $55 million of profits in Florida between 2008 and 2013 -- yet it didnt pay a dime in state income tax over that same period.
In recent years, Mastercard Inc. saved more than $20 million in Florida income taxes by claiming that none of its sales occur in Florida. Verizon Wireless saved more than $23 million by passing hundreds of millions of dollars of profits out of the state. And HCA Healthcare Inc. saved more than $28 million in large part by moving money through a maze of subsidiaries.
All of these moves are made possible by two things: Aggressive tax-avoidance tactics by big businesses -- and elected leaders who choose not to stop them.
The combination has left Florida with what national experts say is one of the easiest-to-avoid corporate income taxes in the nation. An estimated 99 percent of all businesses in Florida no longer pay any corporate income tax at all.
The Florida corporate income tax leaks like a sieve, said Richard Pomp, a law professor at the University of Connecticut and a leading authority on state taxes. Business has it pretty much the way they want it.
Companies that benefit under the tax structure say it is good for Florida.
(Excerpt) Read more at orlandosentinel.com ...
What's wrong with that ? All corporate taxes are passed on to the consumer.
My solution to this whole mess would be to get rid of the corporate tax altogether. 0%, baby!
But the paper seems more worried about how many teachers don't get hired, how many Medicaid applicants have to wait longer, etc. Just more whinging.
BTW, there's no such thing REALLY as "Corporate Tax". It's just a hidden individual income tax. All corporate tax doe is raise the COGS for a business so it must charge higher prices and the consumer pays the price.
Cool huh?
Only if you'r a lover of government tyranny and socialism.
Fails to mention how many are employed in FL and pay taxes due to those corporations
Or 10 new Directors of Paperwork For Toilet Paper Distribution in Palm Beach County
Yet they still don't have a state income tax either.
Anyone know how much tax will be lost from the jobs that will be lost by trickle down taxation?
The ignorance . corporate taxes are passed to the price of goods and services morons.
How many teachers could be hired with the money zerobama sent to Iran?
Good. We don't need more un-american socialist indoctrinators for big brother centers.
BINGO! How much in Social Security taxes, payroll taxes, family medical leave, etc... taxes are paid by these evil corporations. How many people are employed that earn salaries that support their families and such? Typical Communist coveting propaganda being spread.
Ive lived in Florida since the 50s. Ive paid a lot of taxes here. This doesnt bother me at all. The Communist Orlando Sentinel cant stand that the state, under decades of Republican governance, is in great financial condition even though there is no state personal income tax and low corporate income tax. Yet, the Sentinel is cheetleading for higher taxes.
And the media wonder why they are so hated.....
$1.8 million in state taxes — enough money to hire 40 new teachers.
That could have helped Hunter Biden for a week maybe????
Well aggressive levying and collecting of corporate income taxes would not change that at all.
Hellooooooo......100% of corporations around the whole world never pay a penny in taxes....they pass it on to the customers.
Most of the corporations named aren't even headquartered in FL. eBay doesn't even have a physical presence there, they're incorporated in California.
Good. And better than in the pockets of filthy bureaucrats
How much taxes has ebay, for instance, paid in total to all jurisdictions?
How many jobs created and supported?
Enough said.
"Yet they still dont have a state income tax either."
True, but this does not apply to corporations.
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There are a lot of things one needs to consider about a Forex broker before they start to work with them. Many of these have some importance to the general everyday trading experience, but there are some very crucial aspects to be considered. The latter considerations are more important because they can be the difference between a long-term, profitable partnership, or a series of losses ending up with your being broke. The most important factor has to do with financial regulation. Every Forex broker operating in Nigeria has to be licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) before they can sign up Nigerian clients. Therefore, only CBN regulated Forex brokers should be considered as it not only provides a measure of fund security but also shows that the company is willing to abide by the law.
Besides regulation by the CBN, another important factor has to do with account currency. We know that most Forex brokers will present your account balance in US dollars, which is a good option since most currency trades are based on the US dollar. Nevertheless, you may want to have an account based on your local currency, in this case, the naira. Having an account based on your local currency has several benefits, but most of all it protects you from rapid shifts in exchange rates. Imagine if you had to convert your account's US dollars into naira, and just then the strength of the US dollar rose sharply. You would end up with less naira than you had expected. Fortunately, the top Nigerian FX brokers will provide naira-based accounts specifically for Nigerian citizens. By allowing deposits and withdrawals in naira, you are less exposed to currency fluctuations and can better plan your finances.
There are at least a dozen FX brokers operating in Nigeria today, yet not all of them make the list of trusted Forex brokers in Nigeria. To identify the best brokers in Nigeria, they first need to be licensed by the CBN and preferably have a local office. According to this criteria, the following brokers could be considered ideal partners:
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Nevertheless, there are still other Forex brokers not directly licensed by the CBN, but who still offer great service. A look at some of the Nigeria Forex broker reviews will show that there are quite a few such brokers whom other Nigerians have worked with successfully. However, it is still not recommended to work with a locally unregulated broker, even if they have been licensed elsewhere. While it may not be completely illegal to do so, there are certain downsides to dealing with such companies. Many of them still try to solicit clients from Nigeria through online advertisements, and their offers can be very enticing, but don't quickly fall for them.
The main reason for this is funds security, where a CBN regulated FX broker will be held accountable for your funds' security. These rules were set forth in the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA) of 2007. The Central Bank of Nigeria operates under the guidelines in BOFIA in its role of regulating, among other financial institutions, Forex brokers. All licensed Forex brokers need to have a segregated account for their clients' funds, and not put them in the same account as the company's. This keeps client funds separate from the company's expenses, while also protecting the funds from legal actions such as fines or bankruptcy.
Even in the worst case scenario, you can be assured that your funds are safe. Consider what happened to several major FX brokers in 2015 after the Swiss National Bank (SNB) removed the Swiss franc's peg to the euro. The move led to massive losses on even the world's largest FX brokers like FXCM and Alpari UK who both filed for bankruptcy. Even so, the regulations in both the UK and US kept their clients' funds secure and they only suffered losses from the trades themselves, but not the bankruptcy filing. On the CBN regulated Forex brokers list, you will find the names of the most commendable FX brokers based in Nigeria to trade with.
Even though the CBN is responsible for licensing FX brokers in Nigeria, there are still no clear rules regarding retail FX trading. It is quite an alarming situation considering how many Nigerians participate in this market. In a 2005 article by Finance Magnates, they reported there were over 500,000 traders in the industry. Since then, you can bet that the number has only continued to rise exponentially especially in the wake of economic uncertainty. Perhaps the largest Forex brokers in Nigeria may have hundreds of thousands of clients in their books. Despite the lack of regulations, there are still good reasons to work with a broker licensed by the CBN. The first has already been mentioned in the previous section – fund security.
Besides, there is another reason why the best Nigerian FX broker will be licensed and based in Nigeria. On the 23rd of April 2015, the CBN imposed a cap on the amount that could be spent using debit and credit cards for overseas transactions. Prior to this, the limit had been set at $150,000, but after the announcement, the new limit was lowered to $50,000 per person per year. This daily limit still stands to date. Furthermore, cash withdrawals were limited to $300 per person per day.
For someone dealing with an offshore Forex broker, this limit can be very restrictive especially if you are a high net-worth investor. However, the limit does not apply to local transactions, which means you can transact a lot more than $50,000 if you needed to without any problem. This is another reason why you may want to choose a CBN regulated Forex broker for your Forex trading.
Of late, there has been a push by the best Nigerian CFD brokers to create targeted regulations and bring the industry to the fore. The Association of Online Forex Trading Agents is a group of online-only Forex brokers operating in Nigeria who are seeking to gain acceptance in Nigeria. Their intent is to try and recreate the online retail Forex market as a viable investment not only to individuals, but to institutional investors as well.
A high occurrence of Nigeria Forex scams has cast a bad light on the industry recently, but the group hopes to clean up the image of the Forex market among the Nigerian people. So far, they seem to be making a few steps, as already they had been invited to a meeting with some CBN members as well as those from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The inclusion of the SEC in the joint meeting further goes to represent the position of the naira in the global Forex market and the need to bring the country's residents to the fold.
There is now a new avenue for Forex brokers in Nigeria as well, brought about by the increasing popularity of bitcoin in the country. In fact, Nigeria's bitcoin trading volume has become the second largest in Africa behind Zimbabwe's. There was a record high transaction of bitcoin that Nigeria became the 23rd largest bitcoin market worldwide this December. This has been a great opportunity for CBN cryptocurrency brokers who also allow speculators to trade and profit from bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies especially through the use of leverage.
Despite increasing knowledge by the public about Forex scams, they still continue to happen due to ignorance by investors who can't spot the best Nigerian Forex broker. One of the most recent scams this year was perpetrated by a 36-year-old woman who managed to collect N700 million ($2 million). She had posed as an agent to offshore Forex brokers when she didn't have any such role. After the investors had deposited the money, the monies were deposited into two domiciliary accounts – Reoworld Enterprises and Willyrich International Business Services. Afterwards, the funds were transferred to other accounts and she had fled to Ghana.
Through the collaborative efforts of the Ghanaian police and Nigeria's Police Special Fraud Unit (PSFU), they were able to arrest her. However, it is uncertain whether the funds can be recovered since they were transferred to several other accounts. This is not the first Forex scam in Nigeria, nor will it be the last. The worst part is that these scams are done even by major financial institutions like banks. Just this year in April, the Senate admitted that N30 trillion($83 billion) had been lost through Forex scams performed by the banks themselves!
To identify the top Nigerian Forex broker, you will need to heed all the lessons expressed in this post diligently. Otherwise, you may find yourself in a situation you never wanted to be in when you first considered Forex trading. Despite some of the negatives of Forex trading in Nigeria, do not feel discouraged because it can still be very profitable if only you are careful.
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BY Micah L. Sifry | Thursday, October 31 2013
Barton Gellman and Ashkan Soltani break open a whole new layer of the NSA surveillance scandal, reporting in the Washington Post that the agency "has secretly broken into the main communications links that connect Yahoo and Google data centers around the world, according to documents obtained from former NSA contractor Edward Snowden and interviews with knowledgeable officials." The agency collects millions of records a day, ranging from metadata to the content of emails, audio and video.
As Gellman and Soltani note, "The infiltration is especially striking because the NSA, under a separate program known as PRISM, has front-door access to Google and Yahoo user accounts through a court-approved process." Both companies responded with dismay.
Shown an NSA presentation slide on "Google Cloud Exploitation," two engineers close to the company "exploded in profanity," their story notes.
The cryptographers behind Silent Circle and Lavabit are working on a new secure email system that will automatically use peer-to-peer encryption, Slate reports.
The Italian magazine Panorama reports that the NSA was eavesdropping on the Vatican's phone calls.
Carne Ross, author of The Leaderless Revolution and founder of Independent Diplomat, argues in the Guardian that we shouldn't rely on national legislatures like Congress to fix the problems raised by the NSA scandal. In a networked age, he says, "We need a rebalanced contract between people, companies and state, where all make and supervise commitments to privacy, transparency and collective safety: a new social contract, but not between government and us, but between all and all, self-government and regulation that conforms to the nature of the internet itself."
The Obama Administration has committed, yet again, to upgrade its administration of the Freedom of Information Act, as part of its commitments at this week's second annual meeting of the international Open Government Partnership in London, Alex Howard reports for techPresident.
Edward Snowden is about to start a job working for a major internet company in Russia, his lawyer says.
Meanwhile, Firedoglake's Kevin Cosztola reports that attorneys in Germany are working with left-wing politicians there to bring Snowden to testify on the spying allegations currently roiling the country, and in exchange received asylum.
While almost nothing moves through Congress these days, state legislatures are starting to pass an assortment of new privacy laws addressing everything from drone usages to how much schools can collect student data, The New York Times reports.
In other news around the web:
Building on a recent public conversation that she had with Mark Meckler, co-founder of the Tea Party Patriots, Joan Blades, co-founder of MoveOn.org, has started a petition calling on MoveOn members and other Americans to "pledge to help our leaders and our communities to engage in respectful dialogue and to look for ways to solve problems cooperatively."
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On a long layover on my way back from Malta, I slept overnight in Istanbul. I got into Istanbul late at night, but had the entire morning before my 1pm flight and couldn't help but go explore.
I flew Turkish Airlines roundtrip from San Francisco, and as part of the overnight layover, I was put up at a hotel nearby. I was around twenty minutes away from the center of Istanbul, and I knew if I got up early, I would have enough time to see a few sights.
Arriving into the heart of Istanbul, the sun had just risen, with a golden light casted over the city. I was immediately smitten by the place. The smell of fresh semit being cooked, an empty square with locals passing through, I felt like I had the whole city to myself. The Turkish hospitality is something that is unlike anywhere else, and I surely wish I had more time to explore. I will be coming back for more.
Here's how I spent my short layover in Istanbul:
Place: Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque)
Opening hours: Open 24 hours.
The first thing I did upon arrival in Istanbul was head straight to the Blue Mosque. I walked in and had the entire thing to myself. The intricate detail was mesmerizing — and no matter what religious background you come from, it's hard not to feel the sacredness of this beautiful mosque.
Place: Hagia Sophia
Opening hours: 7 days a week, 9am–7pm
Across the square from the Blue Mosque is the wonder of Hagia Sophia. Though I was too early to enter, if I had an another hour I could have easily gone in. Constructed in 537 AD, this place has worn many hats as it was once an Orthodox cathedral, a Roman Catholic cathedral, and then became secular before turning into a museum. It is said that it is the biggest representation of Byzantine architecture.
Place: Neighborhood between Hagia Sophia and Grand Bazaar
Opening hours: 24 hours
After making a pass by the Hagia Sophia, I made my way over to the Grand Bazaar. I stopped at a local semit cart and picked up this warm pastry with nutella spread on it. Semit is a staple of Istanbul and makes for a great breakfast on the go!
Place: Grand Bazaar
Opening hours: Monday–Saturday 9am–10pm
Somewhere that I have heard of many times, has been the Grand Bazaar. Both beautifully intricate yet incredibly daunting, it holds the best shopping of local goods in Istanbul. You can pick up fresh teas, Turkish delights and treats, and more. Be sure to be aware of where you are as getting lost is rather easy.


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Don't let the biggest battle be over who handles your end of life care
It may never strike someone that a veteran's greatest battle is not war itself but subsequent battles he must fight in order to return to everyday life. Dennis Henley served in the U.S. military for 26 years before retiring and being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Prior to retiring, Dennis had a living will but he did not have an advanced medical directive to ensure he received medical treatment the way he felt comfortable. In a blog post for the Alzheimer's Association, Dennis Henley discussed the steps he's taken in what he calls his "greatest battle."
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A Place in American History: Northumberland County Virginia
Northumberland County, like other Northern Neck Counties, became a county when the burgesses at Jamestown created it in 1648. Prior to this, it was a Native American settlement known as Chickacoan. The County is on the western edge of the Chesapeake Bay, and originally encompassed present day Lancaster, Richmond, and Westmoreland Counties. Today, Northumberland County is 222 square miles lying between the Rappahannock and Potomac rivers, tidal rivers feeding the Chesapeake Bay.
Famous Americans from Northumberland County, Virginia
Perhaps the most famous resident of Northumberland County, Captain John Ashton came to Virginia in 1654, or possibly earlier in 1650. The Westmoreland family, for whom the county is named, claims their descent from Ashton. Ashton's brother Ralph, was named a Baronet after the restoration of Charles I to the English crown.
Waterfront Estates, Country Estates, and Historic Property, in Northumberland County
Gracious southern living in Chesapeake Bay country is waterfront property with a view of the Bay. Perfectly appointed luxury homes with all of the amenities are becoming the norm in places like Reedville, Smith Point, and Burgess. With waterfront access, a boater can enjoy the Chesapeake Bay with family and friends, setting sail from his or her own property into a waterman's dream.
Seafood Restaurants in Northumberland County, Virginia
For some great seafood in Northumberland County, check out Crazy Crab in Reedville or T & T's Restaurant & Seafood Deli in Burgess. Also in Reedville, visit Tommy's Restaurant featuring a local favorite — the crab balls.
Historical Landmarks in Northumberland County
Visit the historic district in Reedville for a taste of history in Northumberland County. Reedville Fisherman's Museum is a great place to understand the history of those who survived by fishing the Chesapeake Bay.
Northumberland County Marinas
Buzzard's Point Marina is a well-known marina in Northumberland County. It is located in Reedville, and offers one of the Chesapeake Bay cruises to Tangier Island, sitting just south of Crisfield, Maryland. Smith Point Marina in Reedville is also a great place for mariners to rest. To find charter fishing in Northumberland County, try Ingram Bay Marina in Heathsville.
Northumberland County Wineries
There are two contemporary and active vineyards in or near Northumberland County Virginia, one in Oak Grove, just across the county line in Westmoreland County and another in nearby Heathsville, Virginia. The vineyards are in close proximity to the Chesapeake Bay. With sandy soil and a humid growing season, Northumberland County is the perfect climate for growing grapes. Athena Vineyards in Heathsville is a welcome new addition to the county's attractions. The vineyard has a tasting room, gift shop, and picnic area. From May through November, Athena Vineyards is open Noon-5 p.m.
Northumberland County Outdoor Activities
There are numerous outdoor activities that are popular in Northumberland County Virginia. In places such as Walnut Point, Hull Neck, Sandy Point, Mundy Point, and Coles Point, water sports and boating are popular. These cities sit on the Potomac River, and offer easy access to the Chesapeake Bay. Charter fishing boats, watercraft rentals, water skiing, fishing, and swimming are all popular activities in Northumberland County. Other popular pastimes include cycling, hiking, and bird watching.
Northumberland County Public Fishing Pier & Parks
The Glebe Point Fishing Pier is located near Wicomico Church in Northumberland County, just past Kilmarnock. The pier was opened to the public in 2001, and is completely handicapped accessible. There are paved parking spaces and overflow parking. Fish commonly caught from the pier include croaker, spot, sea trout, and striped bass. For bird watching and light hiking, visit Bush Mill Stream Natural Area Preserve, just four miles from Heathsville, and the county seat. For access to a sandy beach on the Chesapeake Bay, Hughlett's Point Nature Preserve provides the perfect respite, right near Dividing Creek, north of Kilmarnock, Virginia.
Northumberland County Proximity to Major Cities
Northumberland County is just one and one half to two hours from the Washington D.C. Northern Virginia metro area, making it the perfect location to retire, relocate, telecommute, work from home, or purchase a second home. The county is also just a two-hour drive to Richmond, Virginia, and Hampton, Norfolk, Newport News and Virginia Beach Virginia, also known as the Tidewater area. All of these urban centers offer unique entertainment, educational, dining and cultural opportunities.
Northumberland County Public Schools
The public schools in Northumberland County Virginia are located in Heathsville, the county seat. Public schools include Northumberland Elementary School, Northumberland Middle School, and Northumberland High School. Northumberland High School is known for its excellent basketball team. The high school also offers duel credit study for advanced courses at the Rappahannock Community College in Warsaw, Virginia.
Northumberland County Private Schools
There is one private school in Northumberland County Virginia and that is the Lighthouse Christian Academy. The Christian focused curriculum caters to ages two through nine. Lighthouse Christian Academy is in Wicomico Church, Virginia.
Community Colleges
Rappahannock Community College in Warsaw and Glenns, Virginia, is easy to access from Northumberland County. In fact, as noted above, the local high school has a duel credit study program with Rappahannock Community College. For those seeking higher degrees, The College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Hampton University in Hampton, and Christopher Newport University in Newport News all offer a multitude of Bachelors and Masters degree programs.
Contemporary Northumberland County on the Chesapeake Bay
Life in contemporary Northumberland County is peaceful. Many of the residents realize their connection to American history and to the watermen who were there before them. The quiet southern evenings are complemented by clear skies and hot days. Those searching for a waterfront estate, waterfront home, luxury home, or historic property will be pleasantly surprised by the high quality of property available in Northumberland County Virginia. There are some exclusive waterfront home communities being built in the Northern Neck of Virginia right now. Contact me for more information on contemporary estates and luxury homes that are available now at 757-288-4685.


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Fresh off being taken to the woodshed during a Congressional hearing for throwing a huge shindig, AIG, recipients of $85 billion of your money, plans their next get together on our dime.
American International Group Inc., castigated by the White House, Congress and Barack Obama for hosting a $440,000 conference days after an $85 billion federal bailout, plans to hold another gathering for brokers next week.
The event, at the Ritz-Carlton in California's Half Moon Bay, aims to "motivate and educate" about 150 independent agents who sell AIG coverage to high-end clients, said spokesman Nicholas Ashooh.
White House spokeswoman Dana Perino today called "despicable" expenses from the first gathering, a weeklong conference last month at the St. Regis Resort in Monarch Beach. Those costs included $23,000 for spa services, according to Representative Henry Waxman, chairman of the Oversight and Government Reform Committee.


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Lunatico Last Line of Defence (LLLOD) is your ultimate observatory protection.
In a nutshell, it will monitor certain elements, periodically, and take control of and close the observatory if the circumstances become unsafe. The software is distributed in a new fashion we like to call "Up To You Ware". It does not need any additional Lunatico product - although it is a great partner to our Good Night System.
What can it monitor:
- the roof (via ASCOM)
- internet connectivity
- certain program running (your automation software, typically)
- weather (via ASCOM Safety Monitor)
- the mount (ASCOM telescope) - to make sure it does not point downwards
It will monitor and, if something goes wrong, after waiting a little bit, it'll take control and close the session in an orderly fashion.
GNS (Good Night System) is our first observatory monitoring program. Worth mentioning here is it is passive.
As with LLLOD, it does one thing, but in an extremely solid way.
GNS will keep you updated on things and, most importantly, will wake you up in case of trouble.
GNS + LLLOD means, fundamentally, if the closing session (parking the mount, closing the roof, etc) process fails, you'll be warned immediately.
An additional benefit, if your automation program does not support the GNS (many of them do), LLLOD can send you some useful information during the night. And if the internet connection to the observatory fails, or the PC crashes, you'll be warned too.
We had considered adding the LLLOD functionality to the GNS, but decided against it. GNS is simple, extremely stable and reliable, and has been working for many years now in many places around the world.
LLLOD has to be as reliable as GNS - it is not as simple, as it has to interact with external elements (mount, roof, safety monitor...), but the simpler the better. Also being separated enables using one and not the other.
We've decided to offer this software for free – but we'll indeed appreciate if you decided to donate some amount, depending on how useful you find the program.
We're calling this "Up To You – ware". At the end of each session, you'll have a summary window offering you the chance to donate something – if and how much, is up to you.


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I'm prepared for whatever 2012 might bring even if it's a zombie apocalypse. The more I research, the more I discover that a good portion of the population is ready for such a catastrophe. I've found countless videos and books on weapon selection, outfitting vehicles, zombie-proof fortresses, and all kinds of survival techniques. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) in Atlanta even has a page dedicated to prepare for a zombie attack. My studies have led me to formulate four basic principles to survive: Unite, Defend, Attack, and Live.
Tonight in youth group we're starting a series called How to Survive a Zombie Attack to share what I've learned over the last month. Initially the idea came from a church that ran their Junior High Camp with that same theme. Their website only provided a title and graphic, so it's quite clear this church has some survival secrets they are unwilling to share. I intend to share my knowledge over the next four Wednesday nights at youth group and will post my findings here as well. Oddly enough it seems that the keys to surviving the future apocalypse are also keys to thriving in present life. Thus you can implement these principles with or without impending doom.
The first basic principle: Unite.
The zombie apocalypse will most certainly come about as the result of a deadly virus. This virus will spread quickly leaving victims with less than 24 hours to live once infected. An individual will experience an intense high fever followed quickly by a coma and death. Though most basic life functions and organs have ceased working, the virus overtakes the brain and reanimates the body shortly after death. By then their soul has departed as well and what's left is a mobile, lifeless body seeking to spread it's viral death.
Much of the population will succumb to the virus and especially in urban areas. The close quartered cities will become a viral petri dish. Survivors will live by fleeing to rural or high-elevation areas. At this point survivors will have some choices to make. This is where the first basic principle comes into play. You must unite.
Life is not meant to be lived alone nor is a zombie attack meant to be survived alone. You must find others and unite. I say "unite" because it's not enough to merely congregate. Survival of the human race depends on being of one mind and one purpose.
Differences are laid aside because survivors are united by a shared vulnerability. Grace and acceptance flow freely as each survivor knows that life is short. Everyone hurts. Everyone makes mistakes. Everyone has lost. And everyone needs to be saved. This shared vulnerability produces a bond that cannot be undone. As governments have collapsed, everyone becomes family not through law, but through love and compassion.
Unity is strong because there is a collective commitment to hope. It's the hope that life can still be fruitful and that better days are ahead. As they work together and encourage each other, survivors' hope is fueled by every living person they encounter along the way. Outsiders are welcomed with open arms.
The community believes that hope is the ultimate contagion, and they seek to spread it faster and farther than zombies could ever spread the killer virus.
In these last days, survivors are united in purpose and they don't squabble over workloads or petty differences of opinion. Their guiding light is the purpose to which they hold. Nor do they sit idly because they realize that all ventures outside of their group's purpose are fleeting. Training and working together to achieve the common goal is empowering and energizing.
Shared vulnerability brings survivors together, hope keeps them going, and unity in purpose guides their path. This is the first key to surviving. Unite. Your life depends on it.
Author's notes:
- "I pray that they will all be one, just as you and I are one… May they experience such perfect unity that the world will know that you sent me and that you love them as much as you love me." (John 17:21,23 NLT)
- Link to the CDC's Zombie Apocalypse 101 (image above from downloadable comic)
- Photos of a zombie proof house
- Survival Guide at Amazon.com
- Download Series Graphics from Southeast Christian Church
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How could the Mueller investigation actually help President Trump to re-election in 2020? And what does this have to do with pay-per-view TV and the phenomenon of a reality TV star becoming president?
Let's start with pay-per-view TV, connected for years with professional boxing and now with other combat sports as well.
In the case of two great boxers at the height of their game, 500,000 pay-per-views would be terrific. (In other words, 500,000 people would pay something like $79.95 to watch the fight in the privacy of their own homes.)
But here and there, pay-per-views have exceeded 4 million buyers, and in each case, the main draw was a boxer named Floyd Mayweather.
Why were his pay-per-views so much more successful than any other boxer to date?
It wasn't because of his exciting style. To the contrary, he was a defensive genius whose fights were often somewhat boring and one-sided.
No, the reason his fights drew such massive audiences was because he became a household name.
Put another way, non-boxing fans would buy his fights, and that was the key to his phenomenal success. He transcended boxing alone and drew in a larger, sporting audience. In fact, some of his viewers weren't even sports fans at all. They tuned in for the Mayweather event.
How does this tie in with Donald Trump?
It's simple. Before he ran for president, he was already a star. A big star. A reality TV star. And so, the crowds that came to his rallies transcended the normal political crowds.
His rallies were reality TV events, only in person. They were a happening, and they continue to be a happening to this day.
That's one large reason his rallies were consistently larger than those of his competitors. He was a reality TV star before, and he continues to be a reality TV star as president. Only now, he is bigger and better and more ubiquitous. The name of Trump is literally everywhere. (Someone told me that Larry King recently said that most Americans don't go through a single day without mentioning Trump at least once.)
Now, one of Trump's campaign strengths was to present himself as the people's champion. He was the man who would speak up for us—for Americans who felt we had lost our voice. He would be the man who would confront the giants—the media giants, the government giants, the business giants—and he would not back down.
He would expose the fake news. He would drain the swamp in Washington. He would challenge corporate greed. Trump is standing up for us!
And this is where the Mueller investigation comes into play.
Trump is always portraying himself as the victim. Everyone is against him. No one treats him fairly. It is Trump against the world, and the world against Trump.
What happens if the Mueller investigation ends up exonerating Trump (specifically, in terms of colluding with Russia)? What happens if this almost-endless, costly investigation turns up nothing of substance in the end? What happens if the millions of words and thousands of hours CNN devoted to the Russia scandal turn out to be a monumental waste of air time?
Well, there you have it. Trump is the victim after all. There is a conspiracy against him. Yet Washington could not take him down! For the first time, someone stood up to "the system," and the system failed.
That will be Trump's go-to line, and with that, there will be a fresh rallying cry.
For the Trump faithful, their guy is the last man standing. This bigger-than-life star has endured two straight years of an unrelenting effort to unseat him from every conceivable angle. It is reality TV, only Washington, D.C- style. It is the Trumps rather than the Osbornes or the Kardashians.
And what will the Trump crowds look like if this scenario plays out? How easy will it be for Trump (and his followers) to dismiss the liberal media even more decisively? "The media is corrupt!" Trump will thunder. "Lock them up!" will come the reply.
Recent polls have already indicated that many Americans are suspicious of the Mueller probe, despite the pro-Mueller media bombardment from the left. Should the report end up with no definitive proof that Trump colluded with Russia to win the 2016 election, then that suspicion would turn to outright hostility. "This has been a witch hunt!"
Remembering also what happened when President Clinton was impeached (he gained sympathy and support and appeared to some to be the victim), we can easily see how the Mueller investigation could help Trump far more than it has hurt him.
In any event, whatever the outcome, let's remember this one simple thing. This is not politics as usual. It is high-drama, reality-TV style, except none of it is scripted. And all of it is free.
So far, whether you love him or loathe him, Trump has the winning formula.
Dr. Michael Brown (www.askdrbrown.org) is the host of the nationally syndicated Line of Fire radio program. His latest book is Evangelicals at the Crossroads: Will We Pass the Trump Test? Connect with him on Facebook or Twitter, or YouTube.
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Tanaquill, the Faery Queen
What angel wakes me from my flowery bed?
Sara Cooke, (Artist and Mother to the McDonald Sisters) as Tanaquill from the Artist Underwater Series
Underwater photography by Anastasia Traina ~ 2016~
Ruby's Metamorphosis
I have had the great privilege to be able to photograph the magical McDonald Sisters for the last five years… and when I look over the photographs we have taken (a mere fraction of which I have posted) their metamorphosis into womanhood has been nothing short of astonishingly miraculous… breathtaking, really. And perhaps, when I began this project I did not truly understand the scope, or how tremendously moving it would be for me, the grandness of witnessing each of these tender buds, blossom into such beautifully unique flowers. For in this photograph of Ruby, the youngest, it has become crystal clear to me that she is shedding her little red childhood cloak and bravely moving forward into the forest of the future and what ever may come her way… So I just want to humbly say, thank you for all the light and ticklish wonderment you have shared with me. No, this is not the end, but nearly, and I wanted to leave you with my one wish for all of you, expressed so wondrously by Maya Angelou, in a letter she wrote to her daughter ~
"I am convinced that most people do not grow up…We marry and dare to have children and call that growing up. I think what we do is mostly grow old. We carry accumulation of years in our bodies, and on our faces, but generally our real selves, the children inside, are innocent and shy as magnolias."
With much love and muchiness, I thank you!
Photography by Anastasia Traina ~ 2016~
Rose's Bloom
"The splendor of the rose and the whiteness of the lily do not rob the little violet of it's scent nor the daisy of its simple charm. If every tiny flower wanted to be a rose, spring would lose its loveliness."
~ Therese of Lisieux ~
Ruby McDonald as The Rose
Underwater photography by Anastasia Traina ~ 2016
The Graphite Creation of Sophronia Simone from Thimble Tarn!
Sophronia Simone lived contently on a Saffron farm for it had tons of enormous daffodilly charm…
To be continued in, "The Curious Tales of Thimble Tarn," coming soonishly!