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Disney profits dive
Bob Iger: 'Very significant' cost-cutting on the wayDisney reported weak quarterly earnings Tuesday, and CEO Bob Iger said "very significant" cost-cutting is in store for the company, which already has slashed hundreds of jobs.
Calling such money-saving measures a work in progress, Iger was purposely vague. "We're being very aggressive; we're very responsible," he told analysts during a conference call. "Maybe in due course we'll be a little more specific about the number."
Later, Iger said that "clearly there have been, and will be, reduction of personnel" but that cost-cutting "does not just involve eliminating jobs."
Consumer products and interactive media -- the latter is a newly broken-out category -- fared best in Disney's fiscal first quarter ending Dec. 27. Its film studio, plagued by dwindling DVD sales, was the laggard.
Iger, in fact, sounded particularly dour about the DVD industry, lamenting that consumers have so many entertainment choices nowadays that they might shy away from DVD purchases even if the economy were not in recession.
He also noted that the average DVD household in the U.S. contains about 80 DVDs, so their collections could be considered fairly complete.
Add all those challenges to the DVD business, and one ends up with consumers who "buy things that they believe they are absolutely going to want to watch instead of things that just might be nice to have," Iger said.
He said Disney will reduce production, marketing and distribution costs of DVDs. "The cost of the system needs to come down," he said.
Overall, Disney reported a quarterly net profit that fell 32% to $845 million on revenue that was off 8% to $9.6 billion. Disney reported the numbers after the closing bell Tuesday, and its stock promptly dropped 8% after having gained 2% during the regular session to $20.62.
The studio saw revenue of $1.95 billion, down 26% from the same quarter last year, and operating income of $187 million, down 64%. Lower DVD catalog sales were the culprit, and the quarter's major DVD releases undersold last year's crop.
Key DVD releases in this year's fiscal first quarter included "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian," "Tinker Bell," "WALL-E" and a "Sleeping Beauty" Platinum Edition release. Last year's were "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End," "High School Musical 2," "Ratatouille" and "The Jungle Book" Platinum Edition.
Disney's media networks unit posted a 5% drop in revenue to $3.9 billion and a 29% decrease in operating income to $655 million, in part because of lower advertising revenue and higher programming costs at ESPN and lower primetime ratings at ABC.
Parks and resorts suffered a 4% decline in revenue to $2.7 billion and a 24% drop in operating income to $382 million.
Consumer products notched an 18% gain in revenue because of the acquisition of the Disney Stores North America, but operating income fell 8% to $265 million.
Interactive media -- consisting of video games, Disney Online, virtual worlds and Disney-branded mobile phone initiatives -- posted a 13% increase in revenue to $313 million. Operating income, though, fell from $13 million a year ago to negative $45 million.
Both Iger and CFO Tom Staggs said that Disney is looking to beef up the interactive division with more virtual worlds, like Club Penguin, and other digital niceties.

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Talk London:
Changes to taxi and private hire regulations – your impact
Thank you to all Talk London members who took part in the recent consultation on changes to private hire vehicle regulations. Over 850 of you responded to this important consultation on the future of taxi and private services, providing vital information to Transport for London (TfL) on the views of taxi and private hire passengers.
TfL have now set out plans to modernise London's private hire industry by updating regulations to account for the impact of new technology and the rising numbers of private hire vehicles in London. Here's TfL's announcement.
Advances in technology and new business models in recent years have offered customers greater choice and convenience. These changes have also led to a massive growth in the number of private hire vehicles on London's roads –
there are now 95,000 drivers in the capital, up from 59,000 in 2010. This has contributed to wider challenges for London such as growing traffic congestion, illegal parking and areas of poor air quality, especially in central London.


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Thursday's calamitous chain reaction on Wall Street continues this morning in Asia and Europe. In Japan, the Nikkei slumped another 9.6 percent Friday, the New York Times reports, on a perfect storm of events. Asian "investor sentiment was battered by the overnight rout on Wall Street, confirmation that Singapore has slid into recession and news of a financial-sector bankruptcy in Japan," the NYT writes. There were similarly deep plunges in Europe with markets in London, Paris, and Frankfurt all opening at least 9 percent down, the BBC writes. Back in the States, investors are still trying to make sense of the market's 20-percent drop in the past seven days. The Dow on Thursday sunk to its lowest level in five years, below 9,000, the Wall Street Journal reports, adding "the decline leaves America in one of its worst bear markets in decades, a slump that is triggering comparisons to long-running declines of the 1930s and 1970s." Market pundits say we've entered a "secular" bear market. Looking to today's open in the United States, market watchers will keep an eye on an auction scheduled today to settle the liabilities on the credit default swaps of Lehman Bros. The price tag, calculates the BBC's Robert Peston, could reach $400 billion, a sum that would add further financial strain to "banks, insurers, hedge funds and other financial institutions", oh, and the U.S. Treasury.
The turmoil in the markets and accompanying credit crisis has Britain's Prime Minister Gordon Brown calling for a globally coordinated effort to save the world's banking system. He writes in the London Times that at the upcoming G7 and IMF meetings, world leaders "must lay down the principles and the new policies for restructuring our banking and financial system all around the globe." The Brown plan to inject capital directly into banks is now being mulled in the U.S., the NYT reports. The U.K. sunk 50 billion pounds in new capital into its banks on Wednesday, "the equivalent, relative to the size of the economy, of a $500 billion program here," writes Paul Krugman in an op-ed piece in today's NYT. Perhaps the U.S. can apply for IMF aid. The Guardian reports "Dominique Strauss-Kahn, the IMF's managing director, said he had a war chest of $200 billion at his disposal, which he could make available to desperate governments within a fortnight."
The Mack attack continues—John Mack that is. Just days after fighting back against Capitol Hill, the CEO of Morgan Stanley was staring down what the NYT calls a "renewed assault in the stock market, where its share price plummeted near 26 percent." The WSJ pulls no punches, writing, "The sharks are circling closer to Morgan Stanley." Even though the bank expected a $9 billion investment boost from Mitsubishi UFJ next week, investors are spooked because the Japanese bank's "purchase price of $25 a share now is roughly double Morgan Stanley's closing stock price Thursday." Another day, another $9 billion loan from the Fed to AIG, which saw its stock price take a 25 percent battering yesterday. "The Fed had no idea the capital markets would seize up and the stock markets would keep falling; both put AIG in a severe cash bind," a person involved in the rescue talks told the WSJ. Sticking with banking turmoil, Citigroup has walked away from the Wachovia acquisition, ceding the United States' fourth largest bank to Wells Fargo. Citi's rationale? It was worried "about the quality of some of Wachovia's assets."
"Can GM make it?" That's the blunt headline of a Business Week piece assessing the auto giant's survival on a day when its stock fell 30 percent and its "market cap stood below what it was in 1929 and down more than 94 percent from its 2000 peak of $52.4 billion." GM is not alone; shares in Ford fell 21.8 percent yesterday as both companies were battered by a "dire new forecast for global vehicle sales," writes the NYT. Leading auto-industry analysts J. D. Power & Associates "cut its forecast for United States sales this year to 13.6 million vehicles, a 16 percent decline from last year's total, and it said 2009 sales could fall as low as 13.2 million." Certainly oil traders have little confidence in the near future for the auto or any other industry for that matter. Crude oil dropped to $82 a barrel yesterday.
And, the Icelandic contagion continues to spread. In a remarkable lesson in just how deep this crisis has infiltrated every part of the economy, the Guardian reports that more than 100 community councils, charities, and police forces in Britain have 1 billion pounds tied up in collapsed Icelandic banks. Iceland, teetering on the brink of a "national bankruptcy," refuses to honor overseas deposits, creating a nasty diplomatic spat between Britain and Iceland. The U.K. responded by invoking its anti-terror laws to freeze U.K.-based assets of the latest failed Icelandic bank Landsbanki, the BBC reports. The last time relations were so cold between the two countries was the "cod wars" of the early 1970s, the FT reports, when an Icelandic gunboat sunk British fishing trawlers in the North Atlantic.
Finally, as the world scrambles to put some perspective on the financial meltdown, consider this new green economic report commissioned by the European Union that claims "the global economy is losing more money from the disappearance of forests than through the current banking crisis," as the BBC describes it. The annual cost of forest loss? Somewhere between $2 trillion and $5 trillion.
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Paige VanZant Stops By Extra After Hot Salsa on 'DWTS' Latin Night
Paige VanZant sizzles up the floor with temporary pro partner Alan Bersten during Dancing with the Stars on Monday night (March 28).
The 22-year-old UFC fighter's official partner, Mark Ballas, had to sit out the performance after slipping a disc the day of the show. Paige and Alan still earned 24 points for Mark's choreography, tying them with Lindsay Arnold and Wanya Morris for the top spot.
Jodie Sweetin and her partner, Keo Motsepe, kicked off the show with a fiery samba.
Paige is also pictured below for her appearance on Extra on Tuesday (March 29), while Jodie and Keo were seen at the dance studio for practice.
Paige & Mark's Salsa – Dancing with the Stars (Alan Bersten)
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Opinions of Thursday, 23 July 2015
Columnist: Asare, Isaac Amoah
The attention of the Eastern Regional Coordinating Council (E.R.C.C.) has been drawn to a Daily Guide's Newspaper publication on Wednesday, 22nd July 2015 with the caption "Chalk Headmistress to be transferred" which sought to tarnish the hard earned reputation of the Council.
In the publication, it was indicated that, an insider of the Council informed the paper that the reason for the headmistress supposed transfer was because she is a strong sympathizer of the New Patriotic Party (N.P.P) and was influenced by some N.P.P. big wigs to ask for chalk amongst others.
It also indicated that, the insider claimed the entourage from the Regional Coordinating Council told the Second Lady to "blast" the headmistress because she is an N.P.P. member and does not appreciate the efforts of the government.
The Council wants to state emphatically that the story is false and unwarranted as there was no such conversation between any staff of the E.R.C.C. and the Second Lady.
All the workers of the E.R.C.C. have denied the allegations of granting an interview with the paper and is calling on the public to disregard the publication.
It must be emphasized that, the Second Lady is a discerning person who will not just heed to an advice characterized by prejudice from any person. Moreover, at what time did the so called insider see or hear somebody advising Mrs. Amissah-Arthur to "blast" the headmistress? Who was aware of the headmistress's request before she spoke and how is it possible for a staff to know the political affiliation of the headmistress?
This clearly means that the publication was "cooked" and a calculated attempt to damage the image of the staff of the E.R.C.C. It is also believed that the reportage was just to gain popularity and public attention.
However, the council would want to condemn the publication, saying, it has no merit and credibility.
The E.R.C.C. would want to register its displeasure and disappointment for the simple fact that the reportage was based on mere speculations as due diligence was not made in investigating the issues involved.


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Dear Baby,
Right now, you're just about three months along. While it's gotten better, you still make Mommy sick from time to time. You even rejected Honey Nut Cheerios the other morning! That's okay though, because the hormones making Mommy sick are also helping you to have a comfy place to grow. The doctors gave her something to take to make it better, but she is still reminded of your presence by way of nausea from time to time. You're growing, and I often dream about who you'll be when you grow up. I look forward to knowing whether you're a boy or a girl, and eventually being able to call you a name that isn't baby.
Right now you're on stage. Mommy has worked very hard to be a part of a play, and you're along for the ride. The play is called Early One Evening at the Rainbow Bar and Grill. Mommy plays God during the apocalypse! Though she will probably always be too modest to admit it, she's very talented and bright. There are many reasons why I fell in love with Mommy, but I won't go into all of them right now. If you turn out to be a thespian when you grow up, I won't be surprised at all. This is the second performance which you've been a part of, even if no one can see you (or hear you) for now.
It's going to be an adventure from here on out. The first few years are going to challenge me and Mommy, but the amount of love we have for you and for each other is immense. Your big sister Audrina also has so much love for you, and can't wait to feed you and help you get dressed. I can't wait to see you two interact with each other and bond. We've been doing a lot of bonding as well, even though you don't know it. Every time I get the chance, I have my hands on Mommy's tummy. It's such a wonderful feeling, an immense one, but I know it's nothing compared to how I'll feel when I hold you for the first time.
I know I'll write you more letters, and maybe someday we can look back and read them together. I can't wait to watch you grow.


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Rabbi Ben Kramer
Rabbi Kramer attended The Jewish Theological Seminary of America where he received Rabbinic Ordination from The Rabbinical School, a Master of Arts in Talmud from The Graduate School, and a Master of Arts in Education from The William Davidson Graduate School of Jewish Education. While at JTS, Rabbi Kramer was awarded the Isaac H. Wolfson Memorial Award for Excellence in Scholarship, the Rabbi Max Gelb Memorial Prize in Talmud, and the Professor Louis Ginzberg Prize in Talmud.
Rabbi Kramer is the former editor of the scholarly journal Conservative Judaism and a published author, currently working on a collection of essays in Jewish thanatology. He is also an artisan blacksmith, working under the moniker RabbiBlacksmith.
Rabbi Kramer is married to Lori and they have two children, Zalman and Laya. Lori is currently the Director of Education at Moriah Congregation.
Rabbi Emeritus Sam Fraint z'l
Sam Fraint was born and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y., to first-generation American Jews whose roots were in Russia. He was educated in public schools through college graduation. Growing up in a secular family, Sam had very little formal Jewish education until he entered the Rabbinical School of the Jewish Theological Seminary of America. He did possess a decent repertoire of synagogue skills and Jewish experiences before he started Reb School. These were courtesy of Camp Ramah, USY, trips to Israel, and a life-long habit of shul-going.
Sam met Deena Segal at Ramah and they were married in 1975. They began their family in New Jersey and moved to Chicago in 1983 for what they intended to be a three-year break from the east coast.
Rabbi Fraint devoted most of his years in the rabbinate to Moriah Congregation. He was very proud of the degree and direction of Moriah's development over the last thirty years, and he hoped for the continued strength and an unwavering sense of uniqueness of Moriah under the leadership of Rabbi Ben Kramer.


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A glorious change in the weather. Sunny skies and balmy breezes ushered in the morning of May 9, and the stars and stripes fluttered and glittered above us in the warm, soft air as if rejoicing in the good fortune that was to come. The happy omen was realized in the shape of a bumper attendance. The moment the doors were opened there was a great rush of the populace, and our money-takers had all their work cut out, "with both hands," to relieve the bustling perspiring crowd of the harmless necessary shillings that flowed in silver streams into our coffers. It was a thoroughly representative audience, fashionable and otherwise, in which all ranks were included;and if I had felt slightly nervous in the presence of royalty, I experienced a sensation of real stage fright on gazing at the vast sea of faces that confronted us from every available quarter when we made our first bow to the British public. A cutting from an influential London paper may be allowed to describe the scene:
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MEXICO CITY — With a veritable war swirling through the nation and seeping from its borders, Mexico has arisen as a foreign policy emergency for President Obama, and a test of his ability to bring fundamental change to one of Washington's most important relationships.
Like much of the rest of Latin America, the Mexico that receives a visit from Obama today yearns for the kind of new partnership that the president espouses. U.S.-Latin American relations are at their lowest point in years and Obama's pledge to "re-order" the agenda is welcome.
But beyond spoken commitments, Mexico is looking for concrete assistance in several areas. Powerful drug-trafficking organizations have unleashed a wave of violence that has claimed more than 10,000 lives in just over two years and could threaten the very ability of President Felipe Calderon to govern. Calderon has repeatedly called on Washington to do more to stop the flow of weapons and drug money from the U.S. and to curb the demand for the tons of cocaine and marijuana that Mexican traffickers send northward.
"It is essential that we make the U.S. see the need to fully assume shared responsibility in this fight," Atty. Gen. Eduardo Medina Mora said. "The Obama visit is a chance to cement new cooperation."


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Sunday, March 24, 2013
WSJ: China Creates $800 Million Tax-Free Zone for Art
Wall Street Journal: Chinese Create Tax-Free Zone for Art:
A Chinese state-owned company is aiming to stoke the country's cultural sector with a tried-and-tested industrial model that has worked in the past for China's manufacturing industries: Create a tax-free zone for companies in the arts-and-entertainment world.
Located adjacent to Beijing Capital Airport, the planned Beijing Freeport of Culture is the brainchild of Beijing Gehua Cultural Development Group, a conglomerate owned by the Beijing municipal government. The Freeport, expected to partially open next year, promises warehouses for art storage, offices for companies involved in everything from luxury goods to software design, and production facilities for film and television.
All services and goods exchanged at the Freeport, which is expected to cost Gehua 5 billion yuan (US$802.1 million) to build, will be free of government taxes. ...
But some are skeptical. Ji Tao, a researcher with the Auction Research Institute of Central University of Finance and Economy in Beijing, said it is foolish to think creative industries would sprout the same way low-cost manufacturing did in China's special economic zone. "This is a new concept made up out of nothing," said Mr. Ji. "A Freeport is for industrial products, which need to be processed with raw material inputs. But culture isn't like this."
Can Portland, Oregon be very far behind?
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Happy Thursday! Here's the tech news you missed yesterday.
Citymapper for iOS adds a smart assistant, realtime ETA sharing and new cities
The things every app developer should learn from Dubsmash, Meerkat and Periscope
Available IPv4 address blocks have dried up, now there's a waiting list
Wikipedia is fighting to stop Europe from banning use of photos taken in public places
Solid Explorer's powerful Android file manager gets a facelift and Chromecast support
CyanogenMod is building a flexible open-source browser for Android
You can't stream your iTunes library from your computer to your iOS 8.4 devices
Twitter is testing an ad campaign manager for Android and iOS
Harvard Reveals It Had An IT Breach In June Impacting 8 Colleges And Administrations
Enterprises Don't Have Big Data, They Just Have Bad Data
PayPal Agrees to Buy Xoom for $890 Million
Beet Looks To Record The Feature Film Of Your Life
How To Kill The Password: Don't Ask For One
Tested: AMD's Frame Rate Target Control delivers real benefits for Radeon gamers
M-Disc optical media reviewed: Your data, good for a thousand years
Kerbal Space Program gets second official mod
Cities: Skylines dev will support game "as long as we possibly can"
Allison Road is a survival horror game influenced by P.T.
Team Fortress 2 update ushers in contracts, new maps and more
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Statement of Colleen M. Kelley National President National Treasury Employees Union H.R. 4735
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1 Statement of Colleen M. Kelley National President National Treasury Employees Union On H.R Presented to House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Postal Service and the District of Columbia March 17, H Street, N.W. Washington, D.C (202)
2 Chairman Lynch, Ranking Member Chaffetz, and distinguished members of the Subcommittee, on behalf of the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU), I would like to thank you for allowing me to provide comments on H.R which would require the federal government to fire workers who fail to pay their taxes and prohibit job applicants with serious tax issues from being hired. Mr. Chairman, NTEU firmly believes that each and every federal employee should pay their taxes in a timely manner. There are currently rules in place that allow employees to be disciplined and even terminated for serious tax delinquency, but we believe this legislation would deprive them of the right of due process afforded to other taxpayers. Furthermore, we believe that terminating their employment or preventing them from obtaining gainful employment would only serve to worsen their financial situation and lessen their ability to repay any taxes owed or be compliant in the future. DUE PROCESS NTEU believes that under H.R.4735, the dismissal of federal employees could occur before they had an opportunity to challenge an IRS determination of delinquency. As with any matter dealing with taxes, it is likely more complicated than it appears. There are, after all, a variety of extenuating circumstances -- divorce and its aftermath, serious illness, loss of a job and significant financial difficulties -- that can play into the existence of a tax debt. There is also the question of what qualifies as a serious delinquency, both in dollar amount and time. Unfortunately, under H.R.4735, there are no real flexibilities provided for taxpayers that are actively seeking to reach an agreement with the IRS on how to settle their outstanding tax liability or that are facing serious financial hardships. Thus, current or prospective federal employees that are delinquent in their taxes may not be afforded the same rights afforded to other taxpayers in similar circumstances. If a taxpayer has a balance due, the IRS may take action to secure payment through several means including: Filing a Notice of Federal Tax Lien, Serving a Notice of Levy, or Offsetting a refund to which a taxpayer is entitled. The IRS files a Notice of Federal Tax Lien to secure the government s interest as a creditor in competition with other creditors in certain situations, such as bankruptcy proceedings or sales of real estate. The federal tax lien is a claim against a taxpayers property, including property that they acquire after the lien arises. If a taxpayer wants to exercise their right to appeal the notice of lien, they submit a written request to the IRS requesting a collection due process (CDP) hearing. The purpose of a CDP hearing is to provide taxpayers an opportunity for an independent review to ensure that the lien action is warranted and appropriate Under H.R. 4735, a prospective or current federal employee will be prohibited from federal employment based on the issuance of a lien which is not a final determination of tax liability. 1
3 In addition, terminating a workers employment will only serve to exacerbate any financial distress they may be experiencing, thereby lessening their ability to pay their taxes. I would note that just last week, the IRS announced several additional steps it is taking this tax season to help people having difficulties meeting their tax obligations because of unemployment or other financial problems. The steps include additional flexibility on offers in compromise for struggling taxpayers and a series of Saturday open houses offering taxpayers extra opportunities to work out tax problems face to face with the IRS. This announcement by the IRS is an acknowledgement that in the current economic climate, it is more important than ever that taxpayers be provided with additional flexibilities to help them work through any financial difficulties they may be experiencing and become compliant. Many federal employees have been affected by the economic downturn through the loss of jobs of family members and the loss of value of their homes. As Nina Olson, the National Taxpayer Advocate, has said, when dealing with non-compliant taxpayers, the focus should not just be on getting them compliant for a single year, but on keeping them compliant in the future as well. In addition to concerns that H.R does not adequately ensure that the rights of federal workers are protected, we are also concerned that the bill does not include any minimum tax delinquency threshold that would trigger the mandatory termination provisions. I would note that H.R. 572, the contractor tax delinquency legislation that is also under consideration by the subcommittee, would only prohibit the awarding of contracts or grants to delinquent contractors that are in excess of $100,000, while H.R contains no similar minimum threshold. We also believe it is unfair that under H.R only executive branch federal employees are subject to termination for failing to pay their taxes while Members of Congress remain exempt. Certainly, fairness would require that Members of Congress and federal employees be subject to the same standards. Furthermore, we have a number of concerns about how the process for determining the eligibility an applicant for federal employment with a tax debt work would. In particular, who would be responsible for investigating an applicant s tax situation and making the determination of whether or not they are eligible for federal employment? How would such investigations and determinations work and who would be responsible for carrying them out? And would an applicant have the right to respond to any problems that are found? If it is determined that they are not eligible for employment, do they have the right to appeal that decision? And who would be responsible for hearing and deciding such an appeal? 5 C.F.R As stated previously, NTEU firmly believes each and every federal employee should pay their taxes in a timely manner and believes that the federal government already has enhanced processes to ensure compliance by federal employees. Under 5 U.S.C , agencies can take disciplinary action against employees for failure to satisfy their just financial obligations, including their obligation to pay Federal, state, and local 2
4 taxes. These disciplinary actions can range from counseling to removal. This Office of Government Ethics regulation, part of the government-wide standards of ethical conduct, provides: Employees shall satisfy in good faith their obligations as citizens, including all just financial obligations, especially those such as Federal, State, or local taxes that are imposed by law. For purposes of this section, a just financial obligation includes any financial obligation acknowledged by the employee or reduced to judgment by a court. In good faith means an honest intention to fulfill any just financial obligation in a timely manner. Federal Employee/Retiree Delinquency Initiative (FERDI) In 1993, IRS initiated the Federal Employee/Retiree Delinquency Initiative (FERDI), to promote federal tax compliance among current and retired federal employees. According to the Internal Revenue Manual, the program incorporates the purpose and intent of Office of Government Ethics regulations 5 CFR , discussed previously. The broad objectives of FERDI are to enhance the federal government s tax administration process by improving the compliance of federal employees and annuitants with their responsibility for filing tax returns and paying taxes, thereby helping to ensure the public s confidence in the tax system. The program combines reaching out to federal agencies to raise their awareness of this issue and prioritizing IRS efforts to reduce its unpaid tax cases. Beginning in 1993, the IRS began periodically matching its records of outstanding taxes and non-filed tax returns against federal personnel records to identify federal workers and annuitants who either had outstanding taxes or had not filed their tax returns. IRS entered into agreements with the Defense Manpower Data Center, which receives personnel data files on many of the government s active and retired civilian and military workers, and the U.S. Postal Service, which maintains and processes similar data for postal workers, to match these personnel records against a data file of outstanding taxes and unfiled tax returns. Most agencies, accounting for over 95 percent of the federal workforce, participate in this matching process. Agencies that participate in the matching process and agencies where IRS is able to perform a match using W-2 information annually receive a letter from IRS informing them of the number of employees with outstanding taxes or unfiled tax returns. These letters also contain IRS assessment of the agency s rate of compliance. Because of restrictions imposed by confidentiality laws, these agencies do not receive information on the specific names of individual employees whom IRS has identified as not complying with the nations tax laws. The program has been successful in reducing tax delinquency among federal employees and retirees. In 2008, the overall FERDI non-compliance rate was 2.86 percent, down from 3.47 percent in Federal Payment Levy Program To help IRS collect delinquent taxes more effectively, Congress included a provision in the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 (P.L ), which became Section 6331 (h) of the Internal 3
5 Revenue Code, authorizing the establishment of the Federal Payment Levy Program (FPLP), which allows IRS to continuously levy up to 15 percent of certain federal payments made to delinquent taxpayers. Under FPLP, the IRS sends an electronic file containing tax debt information to the Department of Treasury s Financial Management Service (FMS). The FMS then searches for matches between the names and taxpayer identification numbers (TINs) in its database on pending federal payments and the names and TINs in its database on delinquent tax accounts. If a match is found, the FMS notifies the IRS, which in turn notifies the taxpayer in question of its intent to levy certain federal payments to that individual until the tax debt is paid in full. If 30 days pass with no reply from the taxpayer, the IRS authorizes FMS to levy all eligible federal payments to that individual. The levy remains in effect until the debt is paid in full, or until the taxpayer makes other arrangements with the IRS to pay off the debt. The list of federal payments that can be levied through the FPLP include; federal employee retirement annuities, federal payments made to a contractor/vendor doing business with the government; federal employee travel advances or reimbursements, certain Social Security benefits, and federal salaries. According to the Department of Treasury s FY 2008 Report to Congress, the total amount of levy collections in FY 2008 under FPLP was $400 million, an increase of $311 million over the FY 2003 level. Section 1203 of the IRS Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998 (RRA 98) NTEU has experience with mandatory terminations for tax infractions. Commonly known as the Ten Deadly Sins, Section 1203 of RRA 98 outlines ten infractions for which IRS employees must be fired. One of the ten infractions is the untimely filing of federal income taxes, even when a refund is due. Let me be clear, NTEU does not condone any violation of law or rules of conduct by its members at the IRS or in any other government agency. Violations of some rules clearly warrant termination of employment. But even the previous Administration recognized the adverse impact Section 1203 was having on IRS employees and the ability of the IRS to carry out its mission, and recommended several modifications to Section 1203 to enhance the fundamental fairness of the statute, including allowing appropriate discipline rather than mandatory termination. NTEU believes mandatory termination for even minor tax infractions is unduly harsh and should not be the only disciplinary action available. The system in place at the IRS takes away discretion from managers and requires large amounts of resources to administer. In addition, it is patently unfair to hold those who are charged with enforcing the tax laws to a higher standard than those who write them. NTEU strongly believes we should be changing the system at the IRS, not subjecting the rest of the federal workforce to it. 4
6 IRS Employee Tax Compliance Program Mr. Chairman, while we believe the mandatory terminations provisions under Section 1203 are patently unfair, we do believe it is the duty of each and every IRS employee to pay their taxes and support IRS efforts to ensure their compliance. We also believe that currently IRS already has sufficient ability to identify and punish employees who may have failed to meet their obligations as taxpayers. Under the Employee Tax Compliance (ETC) Program, the IRS can identify employees who have filed or paid their taxes late, are delinquent in paying any balance due, or for whom IRS has no record of a tax return having been filed. The program periodically matches IRS automated personnel records against its master files its detailed database of taxpayer accounts and downloads any matches into a separate Employee Tax Compliance database. Program personnel review these data to identify the potential compliance issue, and if they determine an infraction has occurred, refer the issue to the employee s labor relations office for review. Depending on the nature of the issue identified, certain disciplinary action may be warranted. I would note that in 2004, as part of a continuing effort to ensure tax compliance by IRS employees, IRS instituted a number of steps to ensure employees strictly met and followed their tax filing and payment requirements. The multi-step initiative included a new review of tax behavior of IRS employees, a deeper IRS compliance and auditing effort for employees and an expanded education and outreach effort inside the agency. NTEU strongly believes that the IRS Employee Tax Compliance Program will ensure that IRS employees fulfill their responsibility to meet their tax obligations and allow them continue effectively serving their mission of providing taxpayers top quality service by helping them understand and meet their tax responsibilities and by applying the tax law with integrity and fairness to all. Conclusion Mr. Chairman, as I have said throughout my testimony, I believe that everyone should pay the taxes they owe. There are penalties under the tax code for those that don t. There are also penalties that agencies can apply when employees are violating ethics rules. Requiring the firing of federal employees that owe back taxes, and creating a huge new program to check the tax status of all federal job applicants, is not the best way to address this problem. Some may owe taxes because of the actions of a spouse, a previous failed business enterprise or financial hardship. Denying them federal employment that they are otherwise qualified for, will certainly be unfair in some situations and in many situations will lead to a higher likelihood that the government will never receive the taxes it is owed. I hope this Committee will not approve this legislation. Thank you. I would be happy to answer any questions. 5
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Starting a business in Winchester, VA
I have a very simple view of the working world. There are the clock punchers and those that dread the thought of being a clock puncher. Neither is better than the other. They just are what they are.
Clock punchers have an innate need to know that on Friday (or whenever) they are going to get paid. Having a consistent weekly, bi-weekly paycheck gives them comfort and a certain sense of safety and security. They tend to be more risk averse, and they don't mind the typical 8 – 5 schedule. Society needs clock punchers.
The non-clock punchers are those that are a little more entrepreneurial. They love the challenge of taking their vision or passion and turning it into a profitable venture. They would never settle for a specific weekly paycheck. Their idea is that they can make as much money as they are willing dedicate their efforts to. Some weeks, that might mean no check, but in two weeks it might mean a huge check. They also like the freedom of choosing their own schedule.
If you're a non-clock puncher with a vision and no business, you may dream of being in your own business, but you don't know how to get started. Let me give you a few ideas that might help create a springboard for you.
- Define what it is that you want to do as a business.
- Can you get into the business with little money, equipment or space – or will it need to be well financed, well equipped and housed somewhere? If you want to do lawn-care you may be able to start part-time with a push mower. It doesn't take a lot of equipment or money. Other businesses take a lot of money, equipment and a place to operate from.
- If your business needs to be financed, have you looked into grants?
- Do you have adequate expertise to create the business you envision? You can own a real estate brokerage and not be an agent or a broker, but you will need a licensed broker to oversee the real estate specific operations. You can bring people on board with you if you don't have the expertise to launch on your own.
- Is it something that needs employees before you can launch?
- What are you bringing to the market that isn't being adequately serviced already? You only need to be 10% better in your field to take over a huge portion of the business. Just ask IBM what happened to them when PCs became available to the consumer market.
- Do you have a niche product or a niche market?
- Can you start small and maintain your current source of income while building the business? A service business, such as lawn-care, house cleaning, consulting, even flipping houses can be done while you're still employed full-time elsewhere.
- Do you have a business mission statement that clearly articulates your business? Your mission statement should be 25 words or less that captures the essence of what you're about and what you're going to do.
- Have other similar businesses started and closed in your area? Would you feel comfortable talking to the previous business owners about their experience? The first frozen yogurt provider in our area failed (TCBY). Why? The area wasn't ready for it yet. When the next company tried it – it was a huge success. TCBY was just a little too early for this area. They would be a smash today.
- Can you ever imagine doing anything else?
Most new businesses fail in the first 5 years. That makes preparation all the more important. The greatest cause of failure is lack of capital or lack of access to capital. Those two issues can be overcome by starting your business part-time, by yourself and with limited cash outlays.
All money that comes in during that initial start-up phase should be set aside for a future launch into a fulltime business. Some businesses cannot start this way, but for those that do, it's a great way to protect your current resources while you build equity in your new venture. At the right time, you'll be ready to go.


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Knowledge of research methodology is essential for all those who either play an active role in conducting research or desire to keep themselves abreast of the contemporary developments in the field of knowledge. Keeping this in mind the fourth Edition of Methodology of Educational Research has been thoroughly revised. The book contains an up-to-date account of the methods and techniques suited to the field of education and other allied disciplines and thus provides an understanding of significant research problems that need to be tackled.
The book discusses the steps that a researcher is expected to know for conducting a research study. It elaborates upon the quantitative and qualitative data analysis techniques, the use of descriptive and inferential statistics, reporting the results of research along with the characteristics and uses of historical, descriptive, ethnographic and experimental methods.
The book has been designed and written mainly for the students of M.A., M.Ed. and M.Phil. (Education, Psychology and Sociology). It will be of immense value to Ph.D., students also as well as researchers of Social Sciences, Biological Sciences, Management, Legal Studies, Humanities and Languages.
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Successful Camps and Missions Nationwide and Across Borders
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This summer, Hungarian Baptist Aid together with American volunteers, organized camps and mission trips in several settlements of the country. Furthermore, health care assistance was in focus beyond the borders.
What We Learned at the Chess World Championship
Julianna and Zsuzsanna Terbe, twins and both players of the Hungarian Baptist Aid who represented Hungary at the FIDE World Junior Chess Championships have come back from the picturesque Italian Alps with some important lessons learned.
NGOs in Ukraine Learn about Dealing with Defeat from Visegrad Experts
Kiev, Ukraine - How do humanitarian organizations learn from their mistakes? "Failed Projects and New Approaches" was the theme of the conference in Kiev, held at the offices of the Adventist Development and Relief Agency. Dávid Gál, international director of Hungarian Baptist Aid was one of the trainers at the event.
World Humanitarian Day 19 August
In 2008, the General Assembly adopted a resolution designating 19 August as World Humanitarian Day. Every year since then, the humanitarian community has organized global campaigns to commemorate WHD, advocating for the safety and security of humanitarian aid workers, and for the survival, well-being and dignity of people affected by crises.


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Angel City Press: The Orange & the Dream of California with David Boulé
Beach=Culture at the Annenberg Community Beach House
Tuesday, April 8, 2014 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM (PDT)
Event Details
*Please note that Back on the Beach Cafe closes at 3pm in the spring, and despite what Eventbrite says, you do not need to print out your ticket, just mention your last name when checking in.
Author David Boulé shares the absorbing story of the orange and its impact on the culture—historic, financial, artistic, and even romantic—of California. Through a tale of citriculture, boosterism, health and reinvention and in the tradition of John McPhee's classic book on the fruit, his focus reveals more about California, and about us, than meets the eye.
The orange has been known as the fruit of the gods, the food of emperors, a token of gratitude, and the symbol of health, wealth, and love. The dream of California since its discovery by Europeans has been that it is a place of plenty, of potential, of personal opportunity. When the orange and California were finally linked, their partnership created a compelling fantasy and a fantastic reality. The Orange and the Dream of California takes a lively literary and visual look at the symbiotic and highly symbolic relationship between the Golden State and its "golden apple."
A third generation Californian with roots in both the southern and northern parts of the state, David Boulé has a lifelong fascination with the history, culture, achievements, and uniqueness of his home state. For decades he has scoured the country in pursuit of items and information relating to the California citrus industry. A career in marketing communication has given him particular interest and insight into how the orange helped enhance the image of California. His collection includes historic photographs, hundreds of postcards, rare advertising and marketing materials, books, newspapers and press clippings, records, posters, journals, and personal papers, along with many California orangethemed souvenirs and promotional items. Materials from his citriculture collection have been featured in several museum and library exhibits, and he has frequently lectured on the topic.
Angel City Press was established in 1992 and is dedicated to the publication of high-quality nonfiction books. Each Angel City Press book is luxuriously illustrated and showcases the modern design concepts of California's top graphic artists. So it is with the entire treasury of Angel City Press books -- each is forever readable and giftable, each a chronicle of the cultural history of the West. angelcitypress.com
Stop by early to save your seat and check out the historic site! Docents available from 5:15pm.
Tickets are free but space is limited and reservations are required. If you would like to attend, please reserve online. Please plan to arrive by 6:15pm to retain your reservation. Late seating, even for reservation-holders, is not guaranteed. To adjust or cancel your reservation for this event, email email@example.com. We appreciate your keeping in touch!
Getting Here: The Beach House is located at 415 Pacific Coast Highway, Santa Monica, CA 90402 on the west side of Pacific Coast Highway. Enter off PCH at the Beach House Way traffic light.
Parking: May-September the parking rate is $3/hr & $12/day at the park and pay machines available in three areas of the ACBH parking lot. Machines take cards and cash. Handicapped placards and Senior Beach Permits are accepted. For updated parking info and lot hours, please check the website for details.
Other events: To view & make reservations for future free Beach=Culture events, check http://annenbergbeachhouse.com/beachculture.
General Info: For hours, events and more, visit http://www.annenbergbeachhouse.com, or call (310) 458-4904. Back on the Beach Café hours are subject to change but are generally through 8pm in the summer, call (310) 393-8282 to confirm
When & Where
Annenberg Community Beach House
415 Pacific Coast Hwy at Beach Coast Way
Santa Monica
Tuesday, April 8, 2014 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM (PDT)
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Welcome to Beach=Culture, a year-round series of free arts and culture events at the Annenberg Community Beach House. The Beach House is a City of Santa Monica facility and is open to all - no membership required. For more information, please visit annenbergbeachhouse.com. Join our email lists for more information. #ArtSaMo


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The Shasta Gateway Industrial Park was developed by the City of Shasta Lake in 1992 shortly after the City's incorporation. Funding for Phase I of the park was raised through a combination of development and water bonds and a Community Development Block Grant. The grant was used to fund construction of the Business Incubator, the first building in the Park.
Since the inception of the park, we have welcomed the following business that have provided a significance contribution to our City through revenues and job creation.
Knauf Insulation (3100 Ashby Rd)
Foam Experts Co (3501 Iron Court)
Premier Brand Meats (3555 Iron Court)
Mid Valley Providers (3595 Iron Court)
Lawrence and Associates (3590 Iron Court)
Fresenius Medical Care/ARC Fresh (3415 Bronze Court)
For more information about the Park and and available sites and buildings, click here for a downloadable pamphlet.
Other Documents or Links:
Shasta Gateway Industrial Park CC&Rs
Shasta Gateway Industrial Park Architectural & Development Guidelines
Shasta Gateway Industrial Park Zoning Code
City of Shasta Lake Incentive Program
Shasta Gateway Industrial Park Water/Wastewater
Shasta Gateway Industrial Park Electric GIS
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One great thing about traveling is the chance to experience new things. New sites, new people, new cultures and, of course, new cuisines. When I'm on the road, I always try and eat a places that I cannot get at home or sample the local delicacy as a way of trying to grasp a real understanding of where I'm at. I've had real Philly Cheesesteaks (I prefer provolone, not Cheese Whiz), Maine lobsters, New Mexico Chile's, New England Clam Chowder and all the great American BBQ (Texas Spicy, Memphis dry-rub and, still my favorite, Sweet Kansas City). I still have a lot of new flavors to try which is another reason my wander lust has never really gone away.
Although, new is good, sometimes familiarity is a nice thing as well since traveling itself is not always the pleasure-filled adventure us bloggers make it out to be. With this in mind, if there is a city I go back to often, I love having a "go-to" restaurant which brings forth good food, consistent service and a sense of comfort that you don't always get from a hotel or airport. Whether it's a simple coffee shop or a place of fine dining, this list is a sample of the restaurants I consistently visit when I'm jet-setting around the U.S.
New York, NY
NoHo Star
(330 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10012)
New York has over 24,000 restaurants just in the Manhattan area alone which means you could visit a new one every day for the next 65 years and never eat at the same place twice. For someone like me who visits about four times a year, I'd have to live to be over 2,000 years old before I could even make it to midtown. As much as I love exploring new places and new areas of the city, NoHo Star is still one of my favorite places to go for breakfast, lunch or just relax with a cup of coffee.
Located in the neighborhood of (you guessed it…) NoHo, NoHo Star sits on the corner of Lafayette and Bleeker streets and offers a diverse menu consisting of breakfast stables, interesting sandwiches and even Chinese options for dinner. The food has always been fresh and they have an outside dining area that adds to the people watching experience. I personally prefer their breakfast/brunch menu with basil scrambled eggs, omelets or even avocado toast (eat shit Tim Gurner). Top that off with some homemade jams and fresh coffee and I'm good to go for wandering around the streets of NYC. This is definitely a place to try on your next trip east.
Chicago, IL
Francesca's on Chestnut
(200 E Chestnut St, Chicago, IL 60611)
Nothing says comfort more than a great Italian meal and I always to try to grab one at my favorite place in Chicago. Francesca's has been a staple of the Chicagoland area for over 25 years with 19 locations scattered throughout the region. Because my work usually brings me downtown, I mainly stick to the location on Chestnut street a block away from the Water Tower Place and the Hancock Building.
Francesca's is open for both lunch and dinner (brunch in some locations) and has a wide array of Italian antipasti's, pizza, pasta dishes and fresh meat courses. They have a vast wine selection to fit every palate and I have found that their sommeliers are very accommodating when helping you find the perfect bottle in your price range. Add on a great dessert menu and you'll leave needing to walk the entire downtown loop before attempting the buckle your pants again. It's best to make reservations especially for dinner but don't be afraid to walk up to the bar if you're in town on your own. You won't be disappointed…my guarantee!
San Francisco, CA
Brioche Bakery & Café
(210 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133)
Sometimes simplicity is key when you're out on the road and in need of a quick meal or pick me up. Brioche Bakery & Café, located on the fringes of Jackson Square, Chinatown and the Financial District, is a small but well established place to just stop and relax amongst the fast pace of the city. They're limited seating, which extends outside along Columbus Avenue, gives it a cozy atmosphere to enjoy lunch, a light breakfast or just a cup of coffee. They also have free Wi-Fi and decent bathrooms which is a luxury in many cities this size.
Brioche offers a great selection of brunch items, hot and cold sandwiches, salads and other entries. Of course, being a bakery, you can also grab a freshly baked pastry, dessert or an assortment of artisanal breads all reasonably priced for downtown . They even have cakes you can order in advance although I've never been in the need on a trip to the Bay area. When the weather is nice, you can grab a drink and sit out on the sidewalk watching the always entertaining San Fran population go about their daily business. Drop in sometime and tell them Dr. People Watcher sent you…they won't know what the hell that means but I can still pretend!
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Las Vegas Cuban Cuisine
(7015 W Broward Blvd, Plantation, FL 33317)
Ok, technically this place is located in Plantation, just west of Fort Lauderdale but for the sake of geographical referencing I'm leaving it be for this post. When I'm in the area, I can't help but get a craving for Cuban food which I believe is a celebration of the culture this misunderstood population has brought to southeast Florida. Add to it the fact that every dish comes with a side of fried plantains and I'm hooked and coming back every chance I get.
Las Vegas Cuban Cuisine has been in business since 1984 when the Vilariño family decided to open their first location in Hollywood, Florida. What started as a small family restaurant has now exploded into 15 locations in the greater Miami and Fort Lauderdale areas. They offer traditional Cuban staples including Ropa Vieja (shredded beef), Masas de Cerdo (marinated, fried pork cubes), several different Emparedados (sandwiches) and much more. Their friendly service and family like atmosphere makes even the most naïve gringo (like me) feel right at home every time I return. I recommend stepping out of your culinary comfort zone and give Cuban food a try. You'll be rethinking that embargo in no time!
Nashville, TN
The Local Taco
(4501 Murphy Rd, Nashville, TN 37209)
My obsession with this restaurant began in college at the University of Kentucky which I was excited didn't have to end after graduation. With locations peppered across several cities in the south, I can get my taco fix without returning to Lexington and having to wade through a sea of college students, administrators and people I pissed off before heading north (it's a family trait!).
There are three locations in Nashville alone so no matter where I end up, I'm steps away from great food and great music. What else do you need? This small, but charming chain offers unique taco combinations, amazing tomatillo salsa and great sides that keep me coming back for more. Everything is made fresh and the company prides itself on acquiring local meat and produce in order to support the communities where their stores are located. Even as an order-at-the-counter style restaurant, the service has always been great and efficient which only adds to the quality of experience you can expect. If you find yourself in the country music capital of the world, go grab some great tacos before hitting up the honky-tonks. This is a winning combination all around!
Hopefully you'll swing by one of these establishments or find a place yourself that becomes a go-to. If you have any suggestions, feel free to leave a comment below and maybe it will make the next list in the future!
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The search for a swimmer initially feared missing off Perth's Trigg Beach has been suspended after no firm reports emerged of a missing person.
Police and surf lifesavers had been searching for more than three hours after a beach inspector saw a man waving for assistance at about 11.30am (WST) but could not find him later.
Helicopters, boats and jet skis were used in the search and the beach was cleared to see if there was any unclaimed personal property on the shore.
There were further concerns after Surf Life Saving WA reported a 1.5-metre hammerhead shark 300m off the beach at about 1.50pm (WST).
Police say they do not know for certain, but it is possible the man may have made his way back to the beach unassisted.
Members of the public who know of loved ones who may have been swimming and not returned home are asked to call police on 131 444.


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I suspect I have a flea infestation in my artificial turf lawn. What's the best product to get rid of them quickly?
Fleas can pretty much infest any area of the home or yard. And this can happen regardless of the surface. This includes artificial turf; whether in the home or yard.
With that being said, any of the treatments listed in our FLEA CONTROL article will take care of the problem.
Now whether or not you should use the BIFEN GRANULES depends on how thick the turf is. In general, if the turf is 1/2″ or less, the granules will probably be a cosmetic concern and for that reason, not applied. But if the turf is 3/4″ or more, put out the granules. Even if it means spreading them a little thin. They offer long term control and basically allow you to go 2-3 months in between liquid treatments once the problem is resolved. This benefit will prove to be a big help for flea problems and for this reason, they're important to use where possible.
Second, whether you apply granules or not, you'll want to spray CYONARA RTS over the top of the turf. Cyonara is odorless and will kill both flea larva and adults when applied.
Unfortunately, there is nothing that can kill flea pupae. And as our article explains, it can take several months for the pupae to "run out". During this time you'll keep finding new fleas as developing pupae mature and hat. No doubt this will be frustrating.
But there is nothing that can be done other than spraying with Cyonara RTS as frequently as is needed. In some cases, this could mean spraying 1-2 a week. More information about flea pupae can be found here:
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Lastly, make sure the pet and the inside of the home are also treated. Failure to protect these areas will usually only allow the problem to persist.
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Lessons from an Angry Bird – Generating Personal Gravity for Career Success
Have you played Angry Birds Space yet? It's really the same basic Angry Birds ("why do people like this – is it fun?" my wife asks frequently as my kids fight over the iPad) but with an added twist – you are launching those birds out in space. What's particularly interesting about it is the … Continue reading


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On my way to climb Snowdon, I have spent a few days with a friend.
I have visited Wrexham, Wetherby, Warrington, Chester and Manchester in the past few days and have enjoyed a really relaxing time meeting new people and seeing new sights.
It has felt good seeing beyond the 3 minute friendship… On many levels.
Tomorrow I move on to Snowdon. And the challenge and experiences that it might hold.


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July 2, 2009 (CHICAGO) --A former Chicago police officer has been sentenced to nearly 20 years in prison on corruption charges.Prosecutors say Mahmoud Shamah and his partner Richard Doroniuk stole $31,000 from self-storage lockers they thought were rented out by drug dealers.
They were caught on videotape stealing the money in 2006 because it was part of a FBI sting operation.
Doroniuk was sentenced to 11 years in prison on Tuesday.


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Areas & Industries of Expertise
china exits
Growing your China market presence can be done in many ways. A wise man once said, "It doesn't matter whether a cat is white or black, as long as it catches mice." Perhaps your best value strategy is not risking your resources trying to crack the China code, but instead allowing everyone to play to their strengths. GRW can help plan the best China strategy for your company's future, vet the potential buyers/investors/partners as well as be here to help with integration.
- Ensure the deal creates a clear value proposition, beyond simply getting into a new market.
- Ensure Due Diligence is thoroughly done for both sides; including business culture compatibility.
- Maintaining clear Cross Cultural Communications by avoiding the usual "Same Bed, Different Dreams" scenario.
- Optimize International Tax, Business and Organizational structure.
china operations
If you want China expansion and realize the ability to execute in China is as critical to success as your company's innovation, then we can deliver. We create operating value and increase returns by growing the top-line international revenue streams and providing additional liquidity opportunities for companies with genuine international potential. GRW China's Market Growth Platform is a turn-key "entry–to-exit" value creation platform consisting of these key elements:
- Pre-screening to validate the potential for success in the Chinese market.
- Creating necessary Chinese market IP protections.
- Providing access to additional expansion funding with Chinese Private Equity.
- Focusing on sales so significant new revenue streams are realized.
- Built-in liquidity event to monetize the value created in China.
china advisory
Millions of dollars are lost every year, chasing the China dream, following dead ends, dealing with wrong partners, listening to excuses, going in the wrong direction or simply trying to do everything you have been told you "have to" do. Why risk losing millions, when you could be making them? Whether you are already in China or not, GRW's on-the-ground experience and network of proven China operators can advance your progress with the strategic and/or operational support you need.
- Are you about to invest in a new China venture and want a fresh perspective on the entry plan?
- Have you been working with a partner and would like to know if things are as they are being reported? And if not, what your options are?
- Do you need to bolster your leadership depth with of a short term/interim CEO or COO?
- Would you like your existing operations to run more smoothly and/or increase its revenues?