text: Working holiday makers If you work in Australia, tax will be withheld from your pay and you may need to lodge a tax return each year. The requirement to lodge a tax return will depend on how much income you have earned during the year. The Australian income year starts on 1 July and ends on 30 June the following year. As a working holiday maker, the first $37,000 of your income is taxed at 15% and the balance is taxed at ordinary rates. You are a working holiday maker if you have a visa subclass of either: 417 (Working Holiday) 462 (Work and Holiday). You can check your visa status using the Visa Entitlement Verification Online systemExternal Link. As a working holiday maker, your employer also has to pay superannuation for you if you are an eligible employee. When you leave Australia you can apply to have your super paid to you as a departing Australia superannuation payment (DASP). The tax on any DASP made to working holiday makers on or after 1 July 2017 is 65%. Find out about: Australian resident or foreign resident Applying for a tax file number Starting work – TFN declaration Workplace rights as a working holiday maker Finishing work – income statement Lodging a tax return Departing Australia superannuation payments (DASP) Australian resident or foreign resident Most people who come to Australia for a working holiday or to visit are foreign residents for tax purposes. This includes people on visa subclass 417 (Working Holiday) or 462 (Work and Holiday) (backpackers). Taxation of working holiday makers – appeal On 26 November 2019 we appealed to the Full Federal Court against the Federal Court's decision in the matter of Addy v Commissioner of TaxationExternal Link. The decision could impact working holiday makers who are a resident of Australia for tax purposes and are from: Chile Finland Germany Japan Norway Turkey United Kingdom. What this means for you Working holiday maker income tax rates will continue to apply at the 15% rate (regardless of whether you are a resident or not) until the appeals process has ended. If the decision of the Federal Court is found to be correct, and you were also a resident of Australia, you may be entitled to a refund of Australian tax paid on your working holiday maker income. If you are from one of the countries listed above and seek a refund, you may need to provide records to show your residency status. These can include: records showing the time you spent in each location in Australia records that show your accommodation in Australia (such as credit card, bank statements, rental receipts and rental agreements) employment records travel records visa applications your living arrangements before and after your holiday in Australia. Employers must apply the pay as you go (PAYG) withholding tax rate in accordance with your tax file number declaration. If you identify as an Australian resident for tax purposes, and our records show you are a working holiday maker, we will notify your employer (and you) of your status. We will also advise your employer to apply the relevant tax rate. Working holiday makers who may be entitled to a refund are encouraged to wait until the appeal has been decided before seeking an amendment or objecting to an assessment. If the decision affects you, you won't be disadvantaged. You can lodge an amendment request or an objection at a later time. We encourage you to check this website for updates on the appeal decision. Next step: Are you an Australian resident for tax purposes if you come for a working holiday or visit? Applying for a tax file number If you plan to work in Australia you need a tax file number (TFN). Your TFN is your personal reference number in our tax system. You can apply for a TFN online once you have your work visa. You don't have to have a TFN, but without one you pay more tax. See also: Apply for a TFN Starting work – TFN declaration When you start work, you give your employer a Tax file number declaration. This helps the employer work out how much tax to withhold from your pay. Your employer will check if you have a visa subclass 417 (Working Holiday) or 462 (Work and Holiday), but you should tell them anyway to ensure they tax you correctly. Your employer is required to register with us as an employer of working holiday makers. Working holiday makers do not register. If your employer is registered with us, they will withhold tax from your pay at 15% on the first $37,000 of income. Example 1 – working for a registered employer Gorge is on a 417 Working Holiday visa and starts working for Paul's Pickles. As Paul is a registered employer of working holiday makers, 15% tax is withheld from Gorge's pay. Gorge's tax withheld is calculated by the following: Gorge's pay × 15% = tax withheld $500 × 15% = $75 Gorge earns $500 in the first week and has $75 tax withheld. End of example If your employer is not registered with us as an employer of working holiday makers, they must withhold tax from your pay using foreign resident tax rates. Foreign resident tax rates start at 32.5%. Example 2 – working for an employer that has not registered Aleks is on a 417 Working Holiday visa and starts working for Pamela's Berries. As Pamela is not registered as an employer of working holiday makers, Pamela withholds tax at the foreign resident tax rates starting at 32.5% Alek's tax withheld is calculated by the following: Aleks's pay × 32.5% = tax withheld $500 × 32.5% = $162.50 Aleks earns $500 in the first week and has $162.50 tax withheld. End of example Workplace rights as a working holiday maker Everyone working in Australia has the same workplace rights under the National Employment Standards, including if you are a working holiday maker. The national minimum wage and National Employment Standards (NES) make up the minimum employment entitlements that have to be provided to all employees. See also: National Employment Standards (NES)External Link Fair work ombudsman – visa holders and migrantsExternal Link Finishing work – income statement Through Single Touch Payroll (STP) you will be able to see your year-to-date tax and super information in myGov. It will show the amount you earned, tax withheld and superannuation that has been paid. You will see the information by logging in to myGov and accessing ATO online services. Your employer is no longer obligated to give you an end-of-year payment summary but if they do the payment summary will be available in myGov along with your income statement. The information on your income statement or payment summary will help you to determine if you need to lodge a tax return, and if so, complete your tax return. See also: Accessing your payment summary or income statement Do you need to lodge a tax return? Lodging a tax return The Australian income year ends on 30 June each year. You do not need to lodge an income tax return or a non-lodgment advice if both of the following apply: all of your income was earned as salary and wages while you were a working holiday maker the total of your taxable income for the income year was less than $37,001. You are required to lodge an income tax return if either of the following applies: your taxable income for the year was more than $37,000 you carried on a business. You will need to lodge an income tax return should you wish to claim any deductions If you leave Australia permanently before 30 June, you can lodge your tax return early. When you lodge a tax return, we work out how much tax you should have paid based on your actual income for the year. If too much was withheld from your pay, we will refund the difference to you. If you have not paid enough, we will send you a bill. Example – income below $37,001 Louie lives in Belgium and is planning a working holiday in Australia. In preparation for his trip, Louie applies for a TFN, indicating that he is not an Australian resident for tax purposes. He is granted a 417 visa before his arrival in Australia. On 10 January 2019, Louie starts work with Bob's Mango Farm in Far North Queensland. As part of the normal employment process, Louie gives Bob his completed tax file number declaration and tells him that he is a working holiday maker on a 417 visa. As Bob is a registered employer with us, the first $37,000 of Louie's income is taxed at 15%. Louie is paid weekly and earns $100 a day. After five days of work, Louie receives his first pay of $500, from which $75 tax is withheld and sent to us. Louie's tax withheld is calculated by the following: Louie's daily pay × 15% = tax withheld $100 × 15% = $15. Louie's total tax withheld is calculated by the following: Days worked × tax withheld per day = total tax withheld 5 days × $15 = $75. Louie finishes working for Bob in April after earning a total of $6,000. Louie's income statement shows he earned a total of $6,000 and had $900 tax withheld. As Louie's total taxable income for the year is below $37,001, he is not required to lodge a tax return for the 2019 income year. End of example Tax comparison The working holiday maker tax rate is different to the tax rate for Australian residents. The working holiday maker tax rate is 15% until you earn $37,000. Australian resident taxpayers get the first $18,200 tax free (known as the tax-free threshold), and then pay 19% until they earn $37,000. Our individual income tax rate page shows the most up-to-date rates and thresholds, including those above $37,000. Australian residents, foreign residents and working holiday makers pay the same tax rates on income over $37,000. The following examples show how this works, and the key differences between working holiday makers and Australian residents. Example 1 – tax for working holiday maker Klaus is a German backpacker on a 417 visa and earns $37,000 in the 2019 income year. Klaus pays 15% of his income in tax: $37,000 × 15% = $5,550. Klaus: does not pay the Medicare levy (he is not entitled to use the Medicare system) is not entitled to the low income tax offset (as a foreign resident). In total, Klaus pays $5,550 tax. End of example Example 2 – tax for Australian resident Richelle is an Australian resident. She earns $37,000 in the 2019 income year. Richelle gets the first $18,200 of her income tax-free. She pays 19% tax on the income between $18,200 and $37,000. That works out to be: (Total income − tax-free threshold) × tax rate = tax withheld ($37,000 − $18,200) × 19% = $3,572. In addition, Richelle also: pays the Medicare levy of 2% $37,000 × 2% = $740 is entitled to a credit for the low income tax offset $445. In total, Richelle pays $3,572 + $740 − $445 = $3,867 tax. End of example The Medicare levy Most working holiday makers are foreign resident taxpayers. Foreign resident taxpayers do not pay the Medicare levy. If, given your circumstances, you determine that you are an Australian resident for tax purposes then you may be liable to pay the Medicare levy. Australia has reciprocal health agreements with the following countries: Belgium Finland Italy Malta Netherlands New Zealand Norway Republic of Ireland Slovenia Sweden United Kingdom. If you come from one of these countries and are an Australian resident for tax purposes you will be liable to pay the Medicare levy. Example – income over $37,000 Ian is a working holiday maker from the UK. His circumstances mean he is an Australian resident for the whole 2018–19 income year. He has no dependants. Ian is liable to pay the Medicare levy as Australia has a reciprocal health agreement with the UK. Ian earns a total of $40,000 in the 2018–19 income year. Ian is taxed at 15% on the first $37,000 he earns as a working holiday maker. The remaining $3,000 is taxed at 32.5%. Ian's tax and Medicare levy are calculated as follows: $37,000 × 15% = $5,550 $3,000 × 32.5% = $975. Total tax on taxable income: $5,550 + $975 = $6,525. Medicare levy on taxable income: $40,000 × 2% = $800. In total, the amount of tax Ian pays is $7,325, calculated as: $6,525 + $800 = $7,325. End of example Departing Australia superannuation payments (DASP) Employers are required to make super contributions on behalf of their eligible employees to fund retirement. If you worked and earned super as a working holiday maker, your super will be taxed at 65% when it is paid to you. This DASP tax rate for working holiday makers is effective from 1 July 2017. You can apply for the DASP after you leave Australia if you meet all requirements. See also: Departing Australia superannuation payment (DASP) Returning to your home country Employers of working holiday makers Fair Work OmbudsmanExternal Link Department of Home AffairsExternal Link Overview of the Australian tax system for working holiday makers on a visa subclass 417 (Working Holiday) or 462 (Work and Holiday) (backpackers).Last modified: 19 Mar 2020QC 50742


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No CM Face, It Could be 'Brand Modi' and 'Hindutva' for BJP in UP Polls
File photo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in aishbagh Lucknow, on Vijayadashmi.
Barely a week after Prime minister Narendra Modi's visit to the famous aishbagh Ramleela in Lucknow on Vijayadashmi, it is now official that BJP pins hope majorly on 'Brand Modi' in the coming UP elections.
- CNN-News18
- Last Updated: October 18, 2016, 12:01 IST
- Edited by: Gurleen Nagpal
Lucknow: Barely a week after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the famous Aishbagh Ramleela in Lucknow on Vijayadashmi, it is now official that BJP pins hope majorly on 'Brand Modi' in the coming UP elections.
Within a week of PM Modi's Lucknow visit, it is now official that there will be no CM face of the party in the UP polls scheduled for 2017.
BJP's state president Keshav Maurya categorically said that the party will contest the polls in the name of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Another BJP stalwart from UP Rajya sabha MP Vinay Katiyar too emphasised on the need of contesting on the basis of 'Brand Modi'.
"Giving a CM face will only lead to complications in the state so deeply divided on caste lines. Party should contest polls only in name of PM Modi and the good work done by the central government.", Katiyar said.
However, apart from the 'Brand Modi' plank, another issue which is now resurfacing, can be seen as a subtle call to Hindutva.
While a section of BJP leaders are racking up the Ram temple issue, the Union government is out with grand agenda for Ram Museum in Faizabad.
During his Vijayadashmi address as Prime Minister recalled Lord Buddha, emphasizing on 'Yudha to Buddha' and asserting on India's inherent desire for World peace, along with a strong resolve to fight terrorism, no one could raise a finger pointing 'concerns for political gains' being played out in his speech.
For the political opponents who expected the Prime Minister to respond to recent politics being played out over surgical strikes in POK, or harping over something which might be linked to BJP's focus on upcoming UP Polls, the speech was a disappointment.
'Brand Modi' in itself looked like a challenge to fully grasp with and counter, for the opposition.
What is this 'Brand Modi'?
Political thinker and former Head of Department of Political Science at Lucknow University, Professor Ramesh Dixit defines Brand Modi as 'Confluence of Hindutva and Politics'.
"The very fact that Prime Minister chose Lucknow as a venue for Vijayadashami, over many bigger Dushehrra celebrations like that of Mysuru, is indicative of the politics behind the scenes. A dangerous game of mixing religion and politics is being played out. So while Modi might have spoken as a statesman, those words were just a camouflage for real intentions."
A senior BJP leader from Uttar Pradesh, not willing to be named, accepted that it is this image of 'Hindutva and Statesman' that defines 'Brand Modi', and it is on the basis of this brand value that the party hopes to succeed in the upcoming assembly polls.
PM Modi's choices are subtly indicative of his Hindutva image, even though his words portray him as a world leader and a seasoned statesman who speaks about all 125 crore Indians, development and fighting global terrorism.
While the Prime Minister might have chosen to subtly associate himself with Hindutva by his appearance in Lucknow's Ramleela, his government and party are now openly endorsing it.
But how instrumental will 'Brand Modi' and an open endorsement of 'Hindutva' be in helping the Bhartiya Janata Party in a state divided on the lines of caste and community? Whether they will be able to over rule the caste equations and forge a broader Hindu identity is a question yet to be answered.
While BSP chief Mayawati continues to have a strong hold on Dalits, BJP has by and large been successful to woo the upper castes and large sections of the hindu backward castes. Likes of former MP Brijesh Pathak and Swami Prasad Maurya exiting BSP to join BJP, reinstates this belief.
Brijesh Pathak, however, denies the caste considerations stating "people from all castes and communities are looking towards BJP and Prime Minister Modi. The trend which started in 2014 will further strengthen in 2017."

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Private Schools Column
Only by actively confronting sexism in the classroom can single-sex and coeducational independent schools achieve gender equity, Valerie Lee, an assistant professor of education at the University of Michigan, has concluded.
Speaking at the annual conference of the National Association of Independent Schools in New York City this month, Ms. Lee gave a report of her ongoing research into the effectiveness of single-sex education in independent schools. The focus of her most recent effort was a comparison of gender equity in all-boys, all-girls, and coeducational classrooms.
Ms. Lee and her associates visited classrooms in 21 independent schools to record incidents of both sexism and gender equity. The visits were divided evenly among all-boys, all-girls, and coed schools, with a total of 86 full class periods visited.
Ms. Lee used a broad definition of sexist incidents, including sex-role reinforcement, sexual stereotyping, and active discrimination against female students. She then devised a scale to rate the severity of such incidents.
"We found some troubling forms of gender discrimination in more than half the classrooms," she said.
Some examples of what they found:
In chemistry classes in a girls' school, the observers found teachers who explained chemistry to the girls in terms of baking. Beakers were likened to measuring cups, she said.
In an English class in a boys' school, a male teacher suggested to his students that a girl's measurements were a good example of a descriptive characteristic they could use in writing their assigned papers.
In a science class in a coeducational school, male students were allowed to dominate discussions, even to the point of interrupting girls who were speaking.
On the scale developed by the researchers, both all-boys and coeducational classrooms tied for having the most sexist incidents, with 66 "severity points" each, Ms. Lee said. All-girls classrooms chalked up only 54 points on this scale, she said.
The researchers found that in coed classrooms there tended to be more sex-role reinforcement and gender stereotyping in addition to male domination.
Displays of sexism were milder in all-girls classrooms, but there were many incidences of teachers treating students in a childlike manner, Ms. Lee found.
All-boys classrooms seemed to foster the most egregious examples of serious sexist incidents, Ms. Lee said, including the most examples of explicitly sexual incidents.
She concluded that schools can make a big difference in students' attitudes on sexism and equity.
If they have strong policies aimed at eliminating sexism and fostering equity, teachers and students will tend to behave better, she said.
All-girls schools have done more to "set the tone" on equity issues, she said.
"Girls' schools have suffused equity into their curricula in a way that should be an example to boys' and coed schools," Ms. Lee said.
She hopes that the results of the research will be published within the next few months.
John C. Esty Jr., the outgoing president of the nais, said at the group's annual conference this month that the future of independent education in the United States depends on how well independent schools perform in areas where they remain apart from the public schools.
These areas, Mr. Esty stressed in both formal and informal remarks, include greater attention to students' learning styles, nurturing a sense of community service among students, and teaching in a moral and ethical context.
Mr. Esty, who will retire this summer, will be succeeded by Peter D. Relic, the former superintendent of the public schools in Charlotte, N.C.
In an essay in the latest edition of the Teachers College Record, the journal of Teachers College at Columbia University, Mr. Esty writes that in thinking about the future, "independent schools need to be clear that their health is ultimately connected with the health of public schools."
When strong public high schools developed in America's suburbs following World War II, threatening the "college-prep monopoly" of private schools, those schools "responded by broadening their purpose. So independent schools need the stimulation of creative public schools and vice versa," he adds.
The special section of Teachers College Record devoted to independent education in the 1990's also includes essays by Pearl Kane, an assistant professor at Teachers College, on the state of independent schools; Diane Ravitch, adjunct professor of history and education at Teachers College, on "The Role of Nonpublic Schools in America Today"; E.M. Swift, a writer at Sports Illustrated magazine, on the role of sports in independent schools; and Michael S. Cary, dean of admissions and financial aid at Deerfield Academy, on that school's recent transformation into a coeducational institution.
The Spring 1991 issue of Teachers College Record is available for $10 from Teachers College, Columbia University, 525 West 120th St., Box 103, New York, N.Y. 10027.--mw
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Bonobos.com Reviews
About Bonobos.com
Bonobos.com has created a shopping experience specifically for men. Some men find it hard to decipher which size, style and fit looks the best on them. This makes shopping stressful for them and in turn they will avoid it, wearing whatever they have in their closet, regardless if it fits or not.
With the high level of customer service standards Bonobos upholds, men are afforded a painless shopping experience. Their support agents, also known as "Ninjas", can be reached by phone, email, live chat and twitter. They assist customers and direct them to the items which will provide the best fit for their body type. With their help it is almost effortless when trying to piece outfits together for work, casual daytime outings, formal events, and sports activities.
There is a vast selection of items to shop on their website. They have pants, button ups, sweaters, blazers, belts, ties, shoes and so much more. Bonobos also provides a great source of gifts for men; some examples include electronics, sporting goods, wallets and cologne. All orders are shipped for free and include free return shipping. To receive a refund you must return the item within 90 days of the order. After 90 days you are entitled to a store credit or exchange; you have an entire year to make the return.
Not only can you order online but you can physically try on the clothing at a Bonobos Guideshop. For a personalized shopping experience simply schedule an appointment with one of their clothing specialists at one of these stores. If you are not located near a Guideshop, you can also visit a local Nordstrom store.
The Bonobos line was initially designed with the athletic man in mind, they focused in on the pants because these muscular men found the thigh and seat area was a bit snug and uncomfortable to say the least. The popularity of their brand spread to men with a less athletic shape. As leaner men started to buy these pants complaints surfaced stating they were too baggy. This led the company to add more styles and fits to accommodate their growing clientele.
There are mixed reviews found online regarding Bonobos. Negative reviews were mainly due to the inconsistency of the Bonobos clothing line. With the expansion of their selection came sizing issues. A particular size in one style did not necessarily equate to the same size in another style.
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Men generally felt the line was fairly priced, the clothing was comfortable, and the transaction was easy and efficient.


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Sheri Castellarin
Teacher and Parent
Virginia Beach Public Schools
"I cannot tell you how grateful we are that you came to visit in January! Trantwood loves you and we are still buzzing with your songs, stories, and laughter! My 6- year old and I listen to your CD going to and from school. At the PTA board meeting last night, the parents clapped when I brought up your name. We hope you will reserve a date for Trantwood next school year. You were terrific!"
Janet Roewer
Trantwood Elementary
Virginia Beach Public Schools
"Mrs. Lawson has made me laugh since I was born!"
Ethan Wonderley
Ninth Grade student
"You were at John C. Myers on Thursday in Broadway, Virginia. I just wanted to share how much our students and staff enjoyed your performance that afternoon! Several commented, 'That was the best one in years that we have had at our school!' On a personal note, my sons go to John C. Myers and are in second and fourth grade. It has been fun to listen to them talk and perform your songs/skits non-stop! My youngest has continually driven us nuts by walking around the house (without a propeller hat on–but has said he now wants one!) saying, "Hey, guess what–guess what—guess what–!' Thanks for your talents and how you share them with students and teachers!!"
Lisa Roeschley
Title 1 Reading Specialist
John C. Myers Elementary
Rockingham County Public Schools
"You were a big hit at CLES yesterday! Thank you so much! We had a great time!! We look forward to having you back next year!"
Vicki W. Lowe, NBCT
Library Media Specialist
Corporate Landing Elementary
Virginia Beach Public Schools
"Barbara, thank you so much!!! Everyone is still talking about what a great time they had…teachers and students! 🙂 I am thrilled that everyone enjoyed themselves, but I was most pleased with our special needs students…they were engaged the entire time!!! They were laughing, singing, and doing the hand motions alongside the other students…what a blessing that was!!! Thank you again and we look forward to the next time."
Teresa Sanders
Literacy Coach
Rocky Mount Elementary
Franklin County Public Schools
"Thank you SO MUCH for coming to our school to help us celebrate Read Across America and our Family Reading Night. You are just wonderful! I appreciate you bringing your magic to our students and families. I hope to see you again soon. :-)"
Melanie E. Falls
Effinger Elementary School
Rockbridge County Public Schools
"We had a great time! Thank you so much for coming. We would love to have you back next year. Thanks again!"
MaryBeth Lemanski Jones
Reading Recovery Teacher
Diamond Springs Elementary School
Virginia Beach Public School
"What a wonderful delight you are, you made me laugh until I cried at the Campbell County Public Library grand finale summer reading program. Your storytelling ability is unique, extraordinary and unforgettable. I will never read The Cat In the Hat the same way again after experiencing your rendition of this all time favorite book. Thank you for a wonderful storytelling experience. I look forward to working with you again in the future."
Valinda Trent, Program Manager Campbell County Public Library
Campbell County, VA
"You are an amazing inspiration to us all, on how to be more fun with kids! Please come back soon! I think you should travel the country! Thanks for sharing your talents and love with us all!"
Erika Phillips, parent
Arrowhead Elementary School
Virginia Beach Public Schools
"I just wanted to tell you how much we all enjoyed your performance yesterday. I teach PreK and they were so excited about everything that they did with you. Thank you for a wonderful morning!"
Janis Rule, PreSchool Teacher
Berkeley Glenn Elementary
Waynesboro City Schools
"What a treat it was to end the week on such a high note. Your performance was so zany and so much fun. You make it seem so natural and easy that it is easy to forget the talent that it takes to produce such a quality show."
Watts Schwab, Library Media Specialist
Meriwether Lewis Elementary School
Albemarle County Schools
"Thank you very much for presenting your wonderful storytelling program for our students last week. Everyone is still talking about what a great job you did! I heard many wonderful comments from the teachers and students and best of all I overheard a table of first graders in the cafeteria the very next day singing your "Na na na na na" bird story with all the voice changes you made! That just goes to show you the children loved and remembered your stories. You couldn't ask for a better compliment! We all agree that we need to incorporate more of your stories into our lessons at school. Thank you again for doing such a creative and child-centered program for us. We really appreciate it!"
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Pleasant Valley Elementary School
Rockingham County Schools
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Gordon-Barbour Elementary
Orange County Schools
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Richmond City Schools
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Cale Elementary School
Albemarle County Public Schools
"The comments from parents and staff were so positive about your performance that we want you to come back!"
Diane Secord, Literacy Committee Chair
Keister Elementary School
Harrisonburg City Public Schools
"You are a great actor. I like how you twisted the story around. When you sang songs with us it made me feel like I was in a band. Thanks so much for coming."
Cara, third grade student
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Judy Simmons, teacher
Waterman Elementary School
Harrisonburg City Schools
"Thank you again for sharing your songs and stories. The children and I enjoyed it! We love the CD! Truly, what a wonderful talent you have with the children and their families."
Sue Spiotto, parent
Legacy Elementary School
Loudoun County Public Schools, VA
"Thank you very much for being the 'Grand Finale' of our Children's Book Week celebration! Staff and students alike enjoyed every second of your performance. Thanks for helping us have fun while we are learning!"
Tammy Perry, Media Specialist
H. K. Cassell Elementary School
Augusta County, VA
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Your show was awesome. It was absolutely hysterical, especially the lollipop song. Me and my friends are constantly repeating it over and over. Can you please come and do it again? Will you?
Eve, third grade student
"Many, many thanks for coming to Camp Dragonfly to hold us spellbound Sunday afternoon. It was great fun listening to your stories with a twist and watching you charm your young audience – the entire camp."
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Jean Nichols, Chair
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"You were wonderful on Friday. I've heard great feedback about the program. And here's a little complement for you. As I put (my daughter) to bed the other night and while she was supposed to be quiet, I heard her singing your songs. And both my kids have done just what you said and sung the Ravioli song and thought of every possible place on their bodies that the ravioli could be found. What a great show!"
Andrea Terry, parent
Westwood Hills Elementary School
Waynesboro City Schools
"I've gotten many positive responses regarding your program. The students and teachers had a great time. One teacher said she hadn't laughed that hard in a long time. Thanks for coming."
Diane Cassidy, Media Specialist
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Rawlins County Dental Clinic and Rawlins County Health Center have both been awarded a matching grant of $50,000 from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. This grant assists clinics with operating costs throughout the year. While Rawlins County Dental Clinic has received this award in years past, this is the first year that Rawlins County Health Center has applied and received the award.
Per the Kansas Department of Health and Environment website, the Kansas Legislature appropriates state general funds to assist in the development and operation of clinics that focus on improving access to quality health care with an emphasis on community-based services and reducing health disparities for underserved populations. Grant funds are intended to make primary medical and dental care and preventive health care services accessible and affordable to underserved Kansas residents. The Community-Based Primary Care Clinic Program began in State Fiscal Year 1992 with 9 grantees receiving a total of $1,000,000 and has grown to now include 40 grantees receiving over $7,000,000.
"Thank you, KDHE for believing in the future of our clinic and entrusting us to be good stewards of these funds! A huge thank you to our staff, who without your hard work and dedication none of this would be possible!" stated Deb Pochop, CEO Rawlins County Dental Clinic.
"We are thrilled to join the Rawlins County Dental Clinic as recipients of this grant and are grateful for the financial support from KDHE. Thank you to all who were a part in making this grant a reality." Sharon Cox, CEO Rawlins County Health Center


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Written by Andrew Fischer
China Policy Institute, March 14, 2016 - The similarities between Tibet and Xinjiang are compelling in many respects. Besides the obvious religious differences between Tibetans and Uyghurs, both are minority nationalities struggling with an influx of Han migrants in a context of discriminatory and authoritarian majority rule and heavily subsidized development strategies. However, careful examination of certain structural dimensions of recent socio-economic change over the last 20 years, since China focused its attention to reviving economic growth in its western region, reveal important differences between these two regions. This is not to suggest that such structural dimensions determine socio-political outcomes such as protest and resistance. Rather, as explained in detail in my recent book (The Disempowered Development of Tibet in China: A Study in the Economics of Marginalization), they help us to understand some of the tendencies within socioeconomic change that might be conditioning experiences or outcomes of discrimination and disadvantage, thereby providing valuable insights into some (but definitely not all) of the circumstances that fuel peoples' grievances.
The main structural dimension of interest, in terms of having direct relevance to peoples' lives and livelihoods, concerns employment. More specifically, we are interested in what we might call 'labour transitions', that is, proportionate shifts of employed people out of agriculture and into other sectors of employment such as manufacturing, construction or services. Such transitions generally, although not always, involve urbanization, as people moving out of agriculture tend to move out of rural areas altogether, especially in more remote and sparsely populated areas that offer less economic opportunities in rural areas.
This structural perspective necessarily relies on statistical data as the main way of representing more macro or systemic socio-economic trends, which are otherwise not discernible from micro-level fieldwork (e.g. we might be able to observe urban growth occurring through fieldwork, but we will not be able to assess whether this implies urbanization without recourse to census data, etc.). Accordingly, while structural analysis of employment trends does not identify discrimination per se, it can help to highlight the spaces where we might expect discrimination to be occurring and thereby inform and complement fieldwork (indeed, this is one way that interdisciplinary research might be conducted).
For the purpose of analysis, we can compare the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) and the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Regian (XUAR), along with several other provincial cases in Western China and the national average, as I have done in a recent book chapter and will briefly summarise here. Given that the Uyghur population of Xinjiang is currently in the minority (unlike in the TAR, where Tibetans are still a predominant majority), we can also look at the data on Kashgar and Khotan (Ch. Hotan) prefectures, where available, given that these two prefectures are still predominantly Uyghur, like the TAR.
As background on the economic growth that has been fuelling employment transitions in the region, we can briefly summarise several cross-regional similarities and dissimilarities:
Accordingly, a strong contrast between the labour transitions of the TAR and Xinjiang became apparent in the 2000s, at least up until about 2010. Development strategies in the TAR and other Tibetan areas appear to have placed an overriding emphasis on urbanisation, to the extent that rapid subsidy-sustained growth has been associated with a rapid transition of the local (mostly Tibet) labour force out of the primary sector (mostly farming and herding). According to annual employment data provided by the China (and provincial) Statistical Yearbooks, about 80 percent of the TAR workforce worked in farming and herding in 1990, and the proportion still remained at about 73 percent in 2000. The proportion then dropped sharply, falling below 50 percent by 2012 and reaching 44 percent by 2014, the most recent data available. As a result, within a little more than a decade the TAR caught up to a considerable degree with the (also rapidly changing) norm in China, albeit without the productive economic foundations to support these changes.
These structural shifts out of the primary sector also reflect urbanization of the labour force and the proportion employed in urban areas officially increased from 18 percent to 30 percent between 2000 and 2010 (again, according to an alternative classification of the employment data in the statistical yearbooks). While some of the increase would represent migration from other parts of China, much of it reflects local labour transitions.
In contrast, labour transitions in Xinjiang, and especially in Kashgar and Khotan, appear to have been exceptionally slow compared to elsewhere in China except Gansu. Similar to Gansu, Xinjiang appears to have experienced a ruralisation of its labour force, although not necessarily an agrarianisation because this expansion of rural employment appears to have taken place in non-farm secondary and tertiary sectors. For instance, the proportion of the labour force working in the primary sector fell from 58 percent in 2000 to 51 percent by 2010, whereas the rural share actually rose from 53 percent to 55 percent (and the urban share fell from 47 percent to 45 percent).
The data for Kashgar and Khotan are much more limited, based on sporadic reporting of sub-provincial data in the Xinjiang Statistical Yearbooks. Based on what is available, the share of their labour forces that were working in the primary sector was at about the same level as the TAR in the late 1990s, at around 75 percent. However, the data on the rural shares, which have been reported more regularly in the yearbooks, indicate that these rural shares remained at very high levels – in Kashgar from 76 percent in 2003 to 78 percent in 2010, and in Hotan from 81 percent in 2003 to 82 percent in 2010. In contrast to the TAR, this suggests a striking lack of labour transition in these two Uyghur-dominated prefectures of Xinjiang.
These trends – especially in Kashgar and Khotan – reveal fundamentally different experiences than those of Tibetans in the TAR and other Tibetan areas, even though both Tibetans and Uyghurs were among the most agrarian populations in China in the late 1990s (but Tibetans no longer).
In particular, the definitely slower pace of labour transition out of agriculture in Xinjiang – especially in Southern Xinjiang – is indicative of a development strategy that places much greater priority on an agrarian labour regime that restricts labour mobility out of agriculture and rural areas relative to other parts of China – a point that has been confirmed by fieldwork.
In contrast, farming and herding have remained fairly marginal concerns for government development strategies in Tibetan areas, generally conceived as part of poverty alleviation but not as a serious pillar of industrialisation. Instead, urbanization has been strongly encouraged in Tibetan areas.
From this structural perspective, social inequalities also appear to have followed different trends. Urban labour market encounters with migrants arguably serve as relatively more concentrated pressure points for Tibetans than for Uyghurs in Xinjiang, who appear to face a broader range of potentially discriminatory issues across both urban and rural areas.
However, beyond these differences, one strong similarity between the two provinces was that 'minorities' were hugely underrepresented in the respective provincial state-sector employment (or urban unit employment more generally) relative to their population share, at least up until 2002 or 2003, when these data were still being reported. According to the most recent data available (in the respective provincial yearbooks), the Tibetan share of state-sector employment had fallen to 65 percent by 2003, and their share of cadre employment to less than 50 percent, despite a population share of almost 93 percent in the 2000 census (apparently including migrants). In Xinjiang, minorities (i.e. mostly Uyghurs, Kazakhs and Hui) accounted for almost 30 percent of urban unit employment in 2002 (mostly state-sector), for a population share of almost 60 percent. This underrepresentation in Xinjiang persisted despite much higher levels of (modern formal mainstream) education among these minorities in Xinjiang than in the TAR, belying the argument that such education is the pathway to improve representation of Tibetans in the TAR. Rather, in both provinces, demand for skilled labour appears to rely heavily and increasingly on Han Chinese, whether this is through implicit discrimination by way of institutional norms that are biased against non-native Chinese speakers, or else through more direct, overt and explicit forms of identity discrimination.
Since 2002/2003, the government has intensified labour market reforms in western China, implying an increased emphasis on nationally standardised criteria of employment within urban unit employment, which places ever greater emphasis on Chinese fluency and literacy as a precondition for competition within such employment. This has been combined with a retreat from preferentiality in public employment among other policy dynamics. The combination of these circumstances suggests that exclusionary pressures have probably intensified for both Tibetans and Uyghurs in the upper strata of urban employment of their areas, with important implications in terms of restricted upward mobility at a time of rapid economic growth and improving schooling levels. The fact that such exclusionary tendencies operate through educational, linguistic and cultural modes of bias that severely disadvantage the majority of Tibetans and Uyghurs within their urban labour markets – irrespective of their very different structural socioeconomic conditions – provides important insights into the outburst of protests in both Tibetan and Uyghur areas in 2008 and 2009. Indeed, the similarity in the timing of the protests despite differences in socio-economic conditions suggests that the synchronicity of the grievances and protests has been driven by a common and particularly assimilationist and discriminatory macro-political and economic context that continues to this day.
Dr. Andrew M. Fischer is Associate Professor of Social Policy and Development Studies at the Institute of Social Studies (ISS), and laureate of the European Research Council Starting Grant, which he won in the 2014 round. He is also the founding editor of a new book series recently signed with Oxford University Press entitled Critical Frontiers of International Development Studies.


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Unions with null are a common schema idiom. When a default-value is specified, it is most often null. Default values for unions must be of the type of the first element in the union. So normally, when specifying a union with null, one places the null first so that one can use null as the default value. Folks often make the mistake of specifying null as the default value when it is not the first value in the union. Thus the best practice is to put null as the first element when it is in a union unless you specify a non-null default value.
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The Apostle Paul, Gladys Ayward, Cameron Townsend, Jim Elliot, Hudson Taylor . . . these are the people whose life stories initially tugged at my heart. My mom read missionary stories to me as a part of my homeschool curriculum. I quickly realized that these people were more than the typical heroes you read about in storybooks. Instead of fighting with swords, they fought with love, patience and gentleness. When everything seemed to be crashing down around them, they would get on their knees and pray or sing a song of praise to God. These stories fed my interest in the international workers who spoke at our church. Soon after accepting Christ into my heart when I was nine, the sensitivity I had toward missions grew into a desire to someday work on a foreign mission field.
Although I hate to admit it, I secretly have always loved it when somebody in my family has gotten sick. It gives me a chance to "play nurse": getting glasses of water, fluffing pillows, supplying tissues. I just have always liked making people feel better! This trait, paired with a two-year addiction to reruns of Dr. Quinn: Medicine Woman and a great admiration for an aunt who is an obstetrics nurse, led to my great interest in medical missions.
In October 2010 I had the incredible opportunity to go on a missions trip with my father to the C&MA's Hospital for Women and Children in Koutiala, Mali. I was thrilled! Even though I am only 14, I have wanted to go on a missions trip for several years. I admit, though, that until the night before our departure, it didn't seem real. I had never left the country; I had never even been on a plane!
While I was in Africa, I saw a healthy baby girl take her first breath and a sickly 10-year-old breathe her last on the same day. I saw women from the ages of 14 to 45 give birth. I saw many women and children suffering from the effects of malaria. I experienced a true African rain, which is more beautiful than I can describe, and I also saw little children going to the bathroom on the side of the road. I witnessed and took part in the celebration and joy of a bridal shower for a local Christian, and I found out about the huge difficulties a woman in a Muslim home faces if she decides to follow Jesus. These are the women who need Christ so much, and these are the women who experience the love and care that the hospital provides.
In just a few words, this is Africa: joy and pain, laughter and sorrow, beauty and utter poverty, so full of God and yet, so empty. Some are called to pray. Some are called to give. Some are called to go. God has place the call on my heart to go. Right now, God has given me a mission here at home to reach out to my friends and neighbors, and I will do so with a joyful heart. But when my time comes, I will go.
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May 24, 2012 8:54 PM GMT
Recently did an interview for my website http://teenarea.co.uk about the GFSN League (Gay Football Supporters' Network).
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TeenAreaForget Manchester United and remember names such as; Birmingham Blaze, Village Manchester and Yorkshire Terriers. They are just some teams from a league for LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) men and women.
A recent poll conducted on a website found 93% of fans currently think football is no place for homophobia in football, whilst 60% wants homosexual players to be brave and come out.
There are currently over 5,000 pro-footballers in Britain alone, yet despite that poll - none of them are openly gay.
GFSN formed in 1989, the Secretary of GFSN (Gay Football Supporters' Network) Allan Simpson, spoke exclusively to TeenArea about LGBT people in football and GFSN's future aims.
The mission of GFSN is simple; Allan said "We are interested in creating the right conditions in football that would make it possible for a footballer to come out, whilst being keen to avoid the large amount of media hype related to this issue."
He continued, "I can entirely understand why players are advised against coming out because it's a massive risk and a distraction because they would receive so much coverage from the media. Not only that, but players must fear that in coming out, they would hand a gift to opposition fans and players."
The league which is known as the GFSN League currently has three divisions, holding five teams each. Also each season many teams compete in the GFSN National Cup which has eighteen teams in all.
Despite it being setup over a decade ago (2002), Allan says the league is still important; "We still hear plenty of stories from players who have felt uncomfortable of being themselves or been the subject of homophobic abuse at mainstream clubs."
The league also lets straight players join the league, "It wouldn't be fair for us to exclude anyone from our league, just like it would be unthinkable for LGBT players to be banned from other leagues."
In the 2010/2011 season, Trowbridge Tigers FC became the first straight team to enter a gay league. The side were promoted the same season but have since been relegated back to Division 2.
The GFSN haven't just been involved in the cup and league, they have also participated in many highbrow LGBT issues within football with members of the GFSN attending a summit at 10 Downing Street. Also the organisation claims celebrities, players and referees are aware and supporting them.
The Gay Football Supporters' Network aims to gain strength in the coming three years which could see the league find a sponsor.
Allan stated they hope to develop GFSN's activities for its football fan members; "We want to encourage further non-playing activities at local level such as social events and attending matches at professional clubs."
He continued; "We also hope to assist the FA and other bodies in delivering a LGBT Action Plan, whilst ensuring that the current momentum is maintained."
The organisation is keen to get more volunteers involved which include administrators, organisers and players.
To join or find out more about the GFSN League you can email Allan on firstname.lastname@example.com or you can visit the GFSN Website for local team contacts.


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October 27th, 2012
It doesn't take a genius to see that this past garden season was a hard one. For gardeners like myself, who enjoy watching what nature grows on her own and then adding complementary plants to the mix, it was excruciating to see the drought take hold early, and last until frost.
I have decided to bring my garden back to life, by keeping an indoor garden. The way I see it, if I grow enough fresh herbs all winter long, I can pretend that this dry, dusty growing season never happened.
Not one to take the easy route, I like to keep my herbs in their own individual pots and add grow lights. Yes, it might be simpler to just buy a premade indoor garden setup, but where is the challenge in that? Now, I have small pots of my favorites: basil, rosemary, chives, and mint, all growing under lamps that have full spectrum lights screwed into them. An added benefit, si that grow lights cast a lovely reading light over the area. It is nice to sit and read gardening magazines, making my wish list, surrounded by the scent of fresh herbs growing.
If you want to join me, start with something simple. Find your sunniest window and put a pot of something there. Try something that can survive with less than optimal care, like mint (any gardener will tell you – you can't kill mint). Mint grows so easily, it never has to set
foot, err, root in soil of any kind to grow. Basil is the same way.
Grow these two hardy herbs, and have all the herbal tea and spaghetti flavoring you will need for the winter. Very little effort and big reward. Need more inspiration? How about trying your hand at an herbal standard? These beauties, also known as topiaries to some. They are often huge and located in some pretty fancy landscape designs. You can also find them in a more manageable size, for a desk or table.
Find one that is well manicured, growing well, with no signs of drying out. Then, if you are in a cooler climate, please be sure that it is very well wrapped before bringing it out of the store and into your vehicle. Don't leave it in the car to do more shopping, just whisk it home and unwrap it once you get inside, away from cold drafts.
Keep it in a well lit area, adding a grow light if needed, and prune it to keep the tight shape. In our home, we like to use rosemary standards, and have had great luck with them. I add a tiny string of lights for the holidays, for a festive look. They are adorable and smell wonderful. Check them out!


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Arizona Accountancy Code of Ethics
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As in any profession, ethics are extremely important, however in accounting they are of particular importance because clients depend and rely upon accountants for their professional expertise in areas such as financial statements, tax preparation, auditing, financial consulting and so forth. Without ethics and the laws that guide ethical practices and behavior, accountants could easily misguide clients or put a company's stakeholders at risk for their own selfish needs. Criminal behavior such as in the case of Enron and Arthur Anderson would be all too common as greedy managers and unscrupulous accountants cover up their financial impropriety.
The Board of Accountancy for the State of Arizona, along with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, governs the accounting profession in Arizona with specific ethics codes, rules, and laws. According to the Arizona State Board of Accountancy website, http://www.accountancy.state.az.us, "The Arizona State Board of Accountancy provides input into the legislative process, proposes and implements, where needed and authorized, changes in local and national accountancy regulations. It promotes improvements in procedures and standards and is involved in referendums and industry changes as a source of information, advice and community leadership. The primary responsibility of the Arizona State Board of Accountancy is to protect the public's economic welfare by establishing and enforcing standards of qualification and accounting practice of person certified as Certified Public Accountants or Public Accountants and accounting firms registered by the Board."
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Under section 32-749, a certified public accountant or public accountant practicing in Arizona is required to keep client information confidential, with several exceptions:


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Michelle Obama Hilariously Breaks Down Why Melania Trump's Inauguration Gift Exchange Appeared So Awkward
The former FLOTUS also explained to Ellen Degeneres how Barack stepped in and saved the day.
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Ever since their breakout "Versace" took over the radio in October 2013, the ATL trio collectively known as Migos has become the benchmark of efficiency. They released Quality Control Music last month along with fellow spitters, Rich the Kid, Jose Guapo, Chill Will and more. Now, already, they've got another tape to unload: No Label 2.
The family keeps true to their down south roots from the beginning with the "No Label 2 Intro," which serves as an announcement to fans and foes alike that they're not looking to go away anytime soon. "Way back in the day, n---a made No Label in the basement/Young n---a got all that talent, but radio didn't have a placement/Linked up with the hood OG, had a hunch on Migos/Then we took over the north, $20 getcha song played at Flamingo," rapped Quavo, who had the most standout verses of the three on this effort.
From there, Migos go back and forth rhyming about their pre-fame capers in songs like like "Contraband," "Birds" and "Body Parts." They then highlight their lifestyle bump in songs like "YRH," "Hot Boy" and one of the mixtape's highlights, "Handsome and Wealthy," which turns out to be an unorthodox feel good song with rhymes like, "Don't know why I came in this club with two girls/Don't know why I came here with these diamonds on my chain/Surrounded by these b-----s, I can't get 'em out my face/'cause a n---a handsome and wealthy," spit all three on the hook.
Production from Zaytoven rounded out No Label 2's success. Zay comes with a versatile array of sounds on the eight songs he crafted for the mixtape, including the hard-hitting "Just Wait on It," the harmonious "Antidope." and "Add It Up," which also features some of the group's best flows.
Though a majority of the content was geared towards the streets, Migos snuck in a few for the clubs, like "Fight Night," "Freak No More" and "No F----n' Wit."
However, at 24 songs total, No Label 2 is long. Practice makes commercial, it seems.
Having spent less than a quarter in the limelight, the trio is proving they can continue to draw in an audience. The Future-inspired "No F----n' Wit" and "Freak No More" effectively used Auto-Tune to make the hooks jump out a bit more, and their strategic pauses, á la Rick Ross, make for more dynamic verses.
Mostly, however, in an age when it's rare to see a successful group in hip hop, what makes Migos continue to stand out is that the group is a prime example of how great chemistry can pay off — and you don't need a [major] label for that.
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I was skimming the latest issue of Body and Soul magazine tonight, and was SO tempted to buy it, based solely on the Thanksgiving side dishes section! (I just can't justify it though, being that I have a pile of at least 4 or 5 magazines at home to get through) They were: green beans with hazelnuts and gorgonzola, roasted brussel sprouts with pears and shallots (of all things... still looked good though!), farro with cremini mushrooms (I don't even like mushrooms and it looked delicious) and a gingerbread sweet potato casserole that I was so excited about... I took a picture of the ingredients with my phone so I could try to re-create it myself. Yes, I am this sad. It looked fantastic!! (Does anyone else do this, or am I alone in my thievery? If there's only one or two things in it I might like, I will do this instead of just buying the magazine, even if it's totally hard to read later.)
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As part of the team of Happy Ending Agency (London, UK) I was responsible of organising an exhibition for our friends at CoppaFeel! that would open the same day as their music festival Festifeel taking place at the House of Vans.
I created the main poster for the exhibition around the theme "Boobs & Boards".
The "Boobs & Boards" exhibition was on at the House of Vans in London from 10th – 25th October 2015.
All proceeds from the exhibition were given to Coppafeel!, a breast cancer awareness charity responsible for Festifeel.
You can still take a look at the complete exhibition and buy some prints (from only £18.61) — www.boobsandboards.co.uk


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One friend just read me something which he has received from an fx trader which said that the only things that anyone desires to own are bonds, bottled water and bullets.
Well it appears there's nowhere to hide. The shit has hit the fan, and if recession is someone you know loosing his job, then depression is you loosing yours. So, there you have it. They gave me the boot, some cash, and a taxicab voucher so that I could get home 'safely'. To top it all off, the woman who gave me the taxicab voucher accompanied me outside, but then forgot which floor she came out from. I referred her to the wrong floor.
So what now?
Well, if you have some cash hold on to it for dear life. It is your BOND to reality.
If you're an american, hold on your BULLETS. They'll come in handy in the years to come
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In the ZTD system, the third step is to "Plan." By that Babuta suggests determining the major things that need to be done at the beginning of the week, and then the major things that need to be done each day, and then doing them.
If step two, "Process" was difficult (and boy, was it ever) then this one might just be worse. Getting through all the emails that accumulate over the weekend could take up a chunk of my Monday mornings. Adding to that a moment to determine goals for the week is just one more thing.
But it does give me the chance to look farther ahead than just the next day. A too-close event horizon is a constant problem in terms of administrating things here.


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Adam Lambert Wins a Dream Date With Joan Rivers on 'Fashion Police'
E!'s Fashion Police celebrated Joan Rivers' birthday week (the icon turned 80 Saturday) with a touch of glam, as the birthday girl scored the ultimate present: a dream date with Adam Lambert.
Lambert, who joined the comedienne as part of the show's "Joan Week," competed with comedian Gilbert Gottfried and basketball player Darius Morris for a special edition of "Joan's Mating Game." The host had to choose between the three gentlemen, despite her warning that she was "old and dry."
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Each "contestant" was asked the same question: Where would they take Rivers on a "dream date"? And each man put his best foot forward.
Gottfried promised he would take the host to a "diner where we can watch the pies roll around."
"Money is no object since I won't be bringing any," he asserted.
Morris took a more romantic approach. The L.A. Lakers stud promised a trip on a yacht, with "champagne and chocolate covered strawberries" to round out the evening.
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Lambert, however, pulled out the big guns: a shopping spree at Barneys, with the "entire store to ourselves."
"We would be sipping champagne, caviar; we would shop the day away," said the American Idol alum, sporting a stylish mustache for the occasion. "I would take you to get a facial, dermabrasion, a peel, makeup done, hair set -- buy you anything you want."
And if that weren't enough, the American Idol alum threw in a "sneak peek of a never before seen Broadway show," where he would then tuck Rivers in, and they would "fall asleep watching Fashion Police."
The other two bachelors didn't stand a chance.
"We are going to have so much fun on our date," said Lambert, a self-professed "Joan Ranger."
Rivers also received birthday greetings from Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Johnny Weir, Heidi Klum and Fergie, who surprised the host by smashing a birthday cake in her face.
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Set in the near future, in a totalitarian theocracy which has overthrown the United States government, The Handmaid's Tale explores themes of women in subjugation. The character is one of a class of individuals kept as 'handmaids' for reproductive purposes in an era of declining births. The images of emptiness are one of the most striking aspects of this novel-the effect is chilling.— Tracy
I missed this one growing up, and worried that the book wouldn't hold up to the off-the-charts hype. I'm happy to say this gorgeous, absolutely mesmerizing book is as relevant and engrossing today as ever. Offred's story is so touching (and terrifying), because the world she inhabits feels so close to our own, with diction that feels positively poetic.— Jax
The original feminist dystopian novel, The Handmaid's Tale is a book by one of the most talented writers of our time. Certain truths within it can be painful to read, but there's also so much beauty in this survival story of a woman who has all of her rights stripped away by a totalitarian, patriarchal regime. A true classic that every American ought to read.— Jess


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Yahoo Says PR Is Replacing Journalists. Wait, What?
Most journalists are highly skilled at what they do — research, reporting, writing and telling an intriguing story to the public. They represent both sides of a story without bias. They are able to see angles to a story that help educate and inform in a tangible way. Some went to school for journalism. Others went to school for English.
In short, they all know what they are doing and how do it.
So, how strange would it be if PR took over the news world? Very. According to Yahoo! Education, there are five jobs "nearing extinction" due to a combination of outlying reasons and other professions that "will take [their] place."
Yep, you guessed it. And you can probably guess how we feel about it too. More after the jump…
First, Yahoo's rationale about hacks being replaced by flacks: DYK that PR jobs are expected to jump 23 percent from 2010-2020, while journalism jobs are expected to fall eight percent? Granted, there is no proof of correlation there, but Yahoo continues to light the bombshell that "PR specialists will replace reporters sometime in the near future."
Nick Gidwani, founder of online education site SkilledUp, had this to say in his attempt to connect the dots:
The raw proliferation of media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Reddit, in addition to the typical news outlets, has made the job of the PR specialist that much more difficult. As a result, PR is one area that is really growing.
Yes, social media is everywhere. Yes, being in PR is much more difficult that most people think. Yes, this profession is growing (Thank God). But will PR actually replace journalism? I call bullsh. Gidwani explained why:
The real driving force, however, has been the Internet, where millions of amateur reporters blog for free, hundreds of sites copy, aggregate, and curate other people's content (often without due credit), and millions of millennials have learned to get their news from alternative sources, such as Twitter.
Millennials get their news from sources … which are largely called journalists. What? Some fool clutching a Twinkie is reporting political relations in North Korea? Hell no. He is making jokey jokes about the leader's funny name—and that's about it.
Imagine that one windbag in your office sucking up to the boss: he can't write a coherent sentence but insists they understand "copywriting," he has more of a flair for backstabbing than sticking to a good story, and he hasn't earned a hit in the past two month … yeah, that person. You think he or she could replace Walter Cronkite or even your local beat reporter covering traffic? Nope. Not a chance.
Despite the fact that we've published listicles (written with tongue firmly planted in cheek) about what PR people do to piss off the media or what media people do to piss off PR people, we want them on that wall … we need them on that wall … and most of us love them on that wall.
(Which, BTW, grow some skin and have a cup of shut up, people who get soooo offended by those lists. It's called satire. Sorry those lists don't come with a preface for your sensitive feelings. We'll do better. Promise.)
Most of the good flacks in this profession couldn't work an overnight beat reporter's job if they tried. I am a proud hack-turned-flack, and I know. Much like the universe (specifically, our parents) don't understand what we do, the majority of flacks don't really comprehend what goes into a reporter's job.
In short, there is no way PR is going to replace journalists. If anything, we should be working closer together instead of holding a grudge for that one idiot who bruised your ego in the newsroom or that other idiot who demanded you tell their client's "story" about an egg beater that is going to revolutionize kitchens everywhere.
Flacks should take time to understand all the details of journalism instead of bragging about their status as "AP-style taskmasters"; we should take time to get to know local journalists. (You may be shocked at what you will discover, readers.)
Who knows? Maybe some appreciation would be in store as well. Maybe.


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Cookies are bits of text stored on the user's browser, which means that to "set" (write, save, put, etc.) a cookie, you have to send something to the browser. The browser sends cookie data (that you're allowed to view) in the HTTP header during a page request, which means that to "get" (read, fetch, etc.) a cookie, you have to have the browser send you something. In the world of CGI scripts, you have to get something from the browser (the request) before you can send something to the browser (the response). So you can't both set and read a cookie in the same script in the same request/response event. You have to first write the cookie in one response, then and only thereafter can you read the cookie.
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UMBC Eco-Org Newsletter
Issue 1, Volume 1; December 2016
Compiled & Written by SGA Dept. of Environmental Affairs
Link: https://magic.piktochart.com/output/18485689-eco-newsletter
This report is the first of its kind at UMBC to highlight eco-organizations progress and offer areas for collaboration. The newsletter aims to be a literacy tool for students to be aware of environmental actions on campus, educate how students can become involved in these efforts, and track eco-orgs progress and commitment to a sustainable future.
UMBC prides itself for leading efforts to benefit communities through research, teaching, and innovation. In 2015 UMBC has reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 15% from the baseline in 2007. UMBC is committed to reaching 25% reduction by 2025 through oversight of the Climate Action Plan. Student environmental affiliated groups on campus are also working throughout the semester to advocate and educate about environmental sustainability.
We invite everyone to peruse the Garden (across from the PAHB under the great white satellite), attend our general body meetings, and follow us on social media for dates, events, details! We're about community, food, and earth…
Planted an assortment of culinary herbs
Cover cropped the garden in kale, rye, and clover
Planted two Jujubee fruit trees
Gleaned food waste for dinners & giveaways
Collaborated with Beyond Relief to feed the homeless in downtown Baltimore
Come join us and glean food waste from MOMs Organic Market every tuesday night -- with that food we host dinners in Harbor 2nd Floor South and giveaways in Harbor Courtyard alternating/week
Follow us on social media & Hope to see you soon!
Facebook: GROWUMBC
Instagram: UMBC_THEGARDEN
Sustainability Matters: UMBC has one full time staff person who tracks, communicates, and promotes environmental sustainability across campus, Tanvi Gadhia. If you have questions about sustainability regarding anything from infrastructure, buildings, energy, transportation, recycling, UMBC's carbon footprint, courses, research, student orgs, and volunteerism, you can reach out to Tanvi to connect with contacts and information from across campus.
Harvest Fest: Dozens of students pledged to live green at Harvest Fest, the campus sustainability fair that brings together orgs and departments that help to green our campus.
Eco-Ambassadors: UMBC's sustainability peer education and service-learning team has helped to advise and advance sustainability outreach and awareness across campus.
Green Office Program: As of November 2016, now 27 offices across UMBC have earned Green Office Certificates. Congratulations to the Provost's Office and President's Office for having received their certificates this month! UMBC's Provost and Vice President of Administration and Finance distributED certificates to 14 new offices who achieved certification in the 2016 calendar year during the Green Office Awards Reception in November 2016.
Students for Environmental Awareness is an on-campus club spreading it's love and appreciation of our planet in various ways, such as raising awareness about important environmental issues and holding volunteer opportunities to get involved with the community. We have been know to participate in rallies and protests, table at UMBC events and petition on campus to help student's voices be heard. Just this past semester, we have held Retriever Treasure, a program to reduce landfill waste, held a volunteer event at Jug Bay, a wetland sanctuary in DC and tabled at Harvest Fest, the Fall campus sustainability fair.
The group meets every Monday 12-1 PM in Math/Psych Building, room 102.
The student government association at UMBC has been very active under President Bentley Corbett. President Corbett appoints directors for 9 departments. The SGA Department of Environmental affairs, directed by Rebecca Postowski and co-directed by Sarah Bicknell has been working to unite student eco-orgs on campus. To achieve this goal, the department has been working with other campus leaders in assisting projects, creating eco-org quarterly newsletters, and educating students environmental funding projects through two SGA funded initiatives; Green Paw and ProveIT.
The group meets every Wednesday at 4 pm in the Student Org space. Stop by for discussions on collaboration!
Stream Clean Ups: Every Friday, ETF hosts campus clean ups, meeting at 3:30pm for an environmental discussion in the lower level of the Commons, then heading out to clean up Herbert Run stream on campus, collecting litter and removing invasive weeds at 4pm.
Eco Hour: In addition to cleaning the land and water, ETF is "on air" as well! We have our very own radio show on WMBC called Eco Hour which airs every Thursday at 6pm. We use this as a platform to promote sustainability, as well as share and discuss environmentally related news with UMBC students who may not hear much about the natural world around them on a day-to-day basis.
UMBC's Geography and Environmental Systems Council of Majors, or GES COM, had a great semester picking pumpkins, learning about internships, and connecting students and faculty over lunch! We will be celebrating the end of the semester and getting a necessary dose of winter greenery by planting houseplants on Friday, December 9 from 12:00 to 12:50 PM.
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Food Waste Dinner was a success! This is an extension of the weekly free food waste dinners for the students and homeless in Baltimore that Beyond Relief, The Garden, etc have been doing on Tuesdays. Volunteers are needed, who can learn about gleaning and help collect food, help with food collection, and help cook/prepare the meal.
GES Professor, Dr. Holland also joined us in facilitating a conversation about climate change. UMBC alum, Sierra Shamer discussed with students about environmental advocacy.
Zack Grzywacz, sophomore environmental science major, president of Environmental Task Force and member of The Garden. They organize weekly stream clean ups on campus. He told me he volunteers because "I'm trying to make the future a little less bleak. It gives me a sense of self worth to know I'm making a difference."
The GardenThomas Eliason: firstname.lastname@example.com
Environmental Task ForceZack Grzywacz:email@example.com
Students for Environmental AwarenessMadeline Dahne:firstname.lastname@example.com
SGA Environmental AffairsSarah Bicknell: firstname.lastname@example.com
GES COMJaelyn Bos: firstname.lastname@example.com
Eco-AmbassadorsTanvi email@example.com
Sustainability CoordinatorTanvi Gadhia firstname.lastname@example.com
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Before the FloodDec 7th, 7pm Sports Zone
UMBC Eco-Hour Every Thursday 6-7 PM
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A few of us painters have a little tradition of sending out an sms declaring that our brushes have been laid down ahead of an exhibition. Mine went out on Sunday at noon. After many months, and seemingly endless little touch ups and tweaks, I finally crawled across that finishing line. Through good fortune and doggedness, I did all I'd set out to do, and even had an extra, unexpected painting. I drove over the mountains on Monday with a carload of drying paintings. I kept the windows open to dilute the fumes coming off them. It felt good. After all this time, I'd finally cleared my desk.
Later that day though I was busy doing a few nervy touch ups again. It's a tense business. After all, the painting is only as good as its last brushstroke. Rather like bowling the last over of a cricket game; one false move and you're out. "Finishing is everything", said Lucian Freud. There is a wonderful account from the 1850s of JM Turner finishing a painting on Varnishing Day, the day before the exhibition opened:
"He was at work before I came, having set to at the earliest hour allowed. The picture was a mere dab of several colours, like chaos before the creation, little better than a bare canvas. Such a magician, performing his incantations in public, was an object of interest. Etty was working at his side and every now and then a word and a quiet laugh emanated and passed between the two great painters.
"For the three hours I was there, Turner never ceased to work or even once looked or turned from the wall on which his picture hung. A small box of colours, a few very small brushes, and a vial or two were at his feet, very inconveniently placed; but his short figure, stooping, enabled him to reach what he wanted. In one part of the mysterious proceedings Turner, who worked almost entirely with his palette knife, rolled a lump of half transparent stuff over his picture.
"Presently the work was finished: Turner gathered his tools together, put them into and shut up the box, and then, with his face still turned to the wall, went sideling off, without speaking a word to anybody, and when he came to the staircase hurried down as fast as he could. Maclise, who stood near, remarked, "There, that's masterly, he does not stop to look at his work: he knows it is done, and he is off."


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On This Day in 1972: David Bowie records "The Jean Genie"
44 years ago today, David Bowie recorded the song that would go on to serve as the first single for his ALADDNI SANE album.
Co-produced by Bowie and Ken Scott, "The Jean Genie" was – per no less an authority than Bowie himself – written while he was hanging out with Cyrinda Foxe, an actress/model who also worked as a publicist for Bowie's management company, MainMan Artistes LTD. In a 2002 interview with Entertainment Weekly, Bowie described Foxe as a "sexy girl" and said that "The Jean Genie" was written "for her amusement in her apartment." The character described in the song's lyrics was apparently inspired by Iggy Pop, but it wasn't actually written about Iggy, but the lyrics themselves served as inspiration for another artist: the band Simple Minds took their name from the line, "He's so simple minded / He can't drive his module." As for the song's title, it would seem to have been a pun based on the name of author Jean Genet.
Upon its release, "The Jean Genie" went on to become one of Bowie's biggest UK hits, hitting the #2 spot on the UK Singles chart, but its performance in the US was decidedly less impressive: the song stalled at #71 on the Billboard Hot 100. That hasn't stopped it from becoming one of the most familiar tracks in Bowie's back catalog, however: it can be found on more than half a dozen of his best-of compilations, and you can still hear its familiar chugging rhythm on the radio all the time.


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Have you ever wondered which flowers are edible? First you should learn if you are allergic to pollen, as eating a flower, whether wild or domestic, could trigger an asthma attack. So be careful, ask your doctor first if it safe for you to do.
Next, before you decide which flowers are edible or not, make sure you learn if the area has been sprayed with a weed killer. You do not want to eat any flower that is found growing on top of a toxic waste dump, been sprayed with weed killer, or raw sewage.
One of the earliest edible flowers that I encountered was right in our herb garden. I was a little girl and my mother, a professional economic botanist, loved to serve cold, jellied consomme to guests during her summer garden parties. Floating on top of each bowl of jellied consomme was a deep blue borage flower. Borage (Borago officinalis) is an annual herb that has hairy, dark green leaves that are hairy. Its taste is similar to cucumber. It is native in the Mediterranean area. However, it has been documented to have been in America in 1806. Their flowers are star shaped, sometimes a pale rose colour, but more often a deep, brilliant blue colour. I enjoy picking off the star shaped flower and adding it, not only to jellied consomme, but cool, refreshing summer drinks.
Nasturtiums are very colourful edible flowers. They come in fresh pinks, but more often are seen in blazing, bright orange, fire engine red, or a sunshine yellow colours. They add colour to any garden. Nasturtiums are easily grown by seed. They have a mild peppery flavour and are an excellent addition to a green leafy salad. They enhance a stir fry dinner or a simple omelette.
My favourite thing to do with nasturtium flowers is to make a homemade vinegar with them. To do this, start with an empty clear bottle. Boil the empty bottle in water and once sterilized, add your washed nasturtium flowers, and then pour inside boiled white vinegar. Use a knife to clear the bottle of any air bubbles. Place them on a window sill for a few weeks in order to have their white vinegar turn to the colour of your flowers. These sun filled bottles of vinegar make a lovely house warming gift!
Researching about flowers you should pick up Kathy Brown's book "Edible Flowers". She nicely summarizes complementary foods and flowers. For example, you can make delicious ice creams using lavender, mint flowers, or roses. Use flowers to decorate your ice cubes, such as borage and violet flowers.
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