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Alice Storms started her 4-H career in Pasco County from 1937-1940 with projects in poultry, clothing and nutrition projects. Storms attended 4-H camp and did demonstrations at the Pasco County Fair.
She credits 4-H with helping her learn and grow. "4-H helped me to overcome my tendency to shrink into the background and help me to develop self-confidence, said Storms."I had a poultry project and wanted to sell the eggs, but I discovered that I had to overcome my fear and get out there and search for customers. 4-H taught me the importance of persevering to fulfill the commitment or to finish the project, even when it is difficult to do so."
Years later, following a move to Hillsborough County, Storms became a 4-H club leader and remained active as a leader, parent and speaker for many 4-H clubs for the next 26 years. Her club was called the Pumpernickle 4-H Club.
"We had so much fun and just tried to help the community learn about 4-H and the fun we had," said Storms. "I remember a circus we had and we sold tickets to the community and the room was full. I had five kids at the time ranging in age from seven to 17 and they were all in it."
Storms and her 4-Hers were involved in the Junior Agriculture Fair, the Strawberry Festival and the Florida State Fair. She led her club to be extremely involved in community service projects. They delivered books and magazines to the children's floor at a hospital, spearheaded community recycling efforts, prepared stocking stuffers for sick children, and collected food items for holiday baskets for the needy. They were heavily involved in district events, county events, and 4-H Congress. Thirteen of her club's members had earned trips to National 4-H Congress as state record book winners.
Where did Storms find the motivation to work with so many young people through 4-H? A clue can be found in what she has to say about her own 4-H experience as a young girl. "When I was a 4-H member, I was given many opportunities to see what I could do. Sometimes I was successful but other times I experienced failure," said Storms. "My leader was always there encouraging me to pick myself up and start again. I wanted to be able to do that for others."
She also encouraged her 4-H club members to inform the community about 4-H and came up with creative ways to inform the community about 4-H. Every year, she led her club to participate in National 4-H Week with demonstrations at a shopping center, store window displays, observing National 4-H week through houses of worship, placing copies of the national 4-H magazine in offices and public places, and news articles.
Storms is well known for her contributions to the community through 4-H and other civic groups. She impacted the lives of many young people by investing countless hours of her time. Many of her 4-H members have gone on to become significant contributors professionally to the world of education, politics, the arts, medicine, religion, and agriculture.
The impact 4-H has on young people is profound. Storms knows it well from the imprint 4-H made on her own life. "When I was a 4-H member I was given many opportunities to see what I could do," said Storms. "Sometimes I was successful, but other times I experienced failure. 4-H taught me the importance of persevering to fulfill the commitment or to finish the project even when it is difficult to do so."
In 1969 she received the 4-H Alumni Award from Hillsborough County 4-H. She was named the most outstanding leader of a 4-H club in Hillsborough County in 1972-1973 and again in 1976-1977. In 1980 she was again named an outstanding 4-H club leader in Hillsborough county, and was also recognized at the state-level for excellence in 4-H voluntarism. She went to National 4-H Congress that year in recognition of her work and effort on behalf of young people.
In addition to 4-H, Storms is involved in other community organizations. She is a charter member of the Junior Woman's Club of Brandon, the Friends of Brandon Library, and the Women's Service League of Brandon. She was also involved with the American Cancer Society of Hillsborough County, the Ground Observer Corps in Civil Defense, the Brandon July 4th Celebration, the Children's Home Society in Hillsborough County, and educational programs with the Florida Baptist Convention.
Hillsborough County 4-H experienced tremendous growth in the 26 years Storms was a 4-H club leader. In 1961 she was the only 4H club leader and she had nine members in her 4-H club. By the time she retired from club leadership in 1985, she had 36 club members and had added five other 4-H club leaders to the 4-H program who were running their own clubs. Her impact can still be felt today in the people she touched.
Alice Storms is truly an inspiration for many youth and adults in Hillsborough County.


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This month for Indian Cooking Challengewe traveled to Punjab to try out and taste their Kadi.The recipe Srivalli chose was from Simran of Bombay Foodie.Thanks for the killer recipe Simran.
The recipe is fairly simple and the result was astounding!Very delicious gravy for the little effort you put in..Here is the step by step procedure to make authentic Punjabi Kadi Pakoda
First lets assemble the ingredients …
For kadi :
Sour curd-2 cups
Gram dhal powder / besan – 1/2 a cup
Onion-1,finley chopped
Mustard-1 teaspoon
Fenugreek seeds-1/2 a teaspoon
Cumin seeds-1 teaspoon
Red chilli powder-1 teaspoon
Turmeric powder- a pinch
Garam masala- 1/2 a teaspoon
Salt to taste
Oil-1 teaspoon
For Pakora :
Besan/ Gram dhal flour – 1/4 cup
Onion – 1
Red chilli powder-1/2 a teaspoon
Salt to taste
Oil for deep frying
This is what I did…
1.Take curd in a bowl and add red chilli powder,turmeric powder and salt.
2.Add gram flour and mix well so that there are no lumps.I put curd,water,red chilli powder,salt,gram flour in a mixie jar and blended it for a few seconds.This way it was easy to blend and no lumps too..
3.Heat oil in a pan and put in mustard,cumin and fenugreek seeds.When the mustard crackles,add the onion and saute till translucent.
4.Put in the prepared curd mixture and bring to boil.Add around 1 1/2 cups water.
5.When it come to a rolling boil,simmer.Let it cook on its own ,around 15-20 minutes.Stir occasionally.
6.Meanwhile slice onion for pakora.
7.Prepare a semi thick batter with besan,salt,chilli powder using a little water.Make sure there are no lumps.
8.Put in the onion slices
9.Mix well to coat the onion slices.
10.Heat oil in a pan for deep frying and when it is hot fry the onion pakoras
11.Fry till golden brown and crisp
12.Drain and keep aside.Don't be tempted to taste it coz its so tasty that you will end up with an almost empty plate before the kadi gets ready 😉
13.After 15 minutes or when the kadi thickens add the garam masala and the prepared pakoras.
15.Stir and remove from heat.
Serve with Steamed rice….
My notes:
- The original recipe calls for Ajwain / carom seeds.Since its not available here I omitted it.
- Ditto for amchoor.Since the curd was sour,I was told that omitting amchoor does not change the taste.
- This kadi has to be really thick for it to be called 'Punjabi' kadi.The Gujarati version is fairly 'thinner'
A very delightful challenge and thanks to Srivalli for introducing us to the authentic version…
Earlier in ICC
Pani Puri
Ras Malai
Ariselu / Athirasam
Moong dhal halwa
Gulab jamun
Also check out the other recipe posted today..
Vegetable Pulao and Chutney Raita
Bon Appetit..


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AUGUSTA — Despite working hard every day, too many Maine people are just one illness or one accident away from financial ruin because they lack access to quality, affordable health care coverage.
It doesn't have to be this way.
The Affordable Care Act makes federal funds available to expand access to health insurance to 69,500 Mainers, a majority of whom have jobs but either can't afford health insurance or could soon lose it.
But the opportunity goes well beyond helping thousands of people to have access to health care. It also has far-reaching benefits for our economy and quality of life.
A new analysis by Maine Equal Justice Partners and the Maine Center for Economic Policy shows that by 2016, Maine will receive about $250 million in new federal dollars a year if the governor and Legislature agree to take the state's allotted federal dollars.
These funds will ripple through Maine's economy. They will pay hospitals, physicians, pharmacists, mental health counselors and other health care providers.
Health care businesses will use these funds to purchase materials and equipment and to pay the salaries of doctors, nurses, health aides, administrative personnel and others. In turn, these individuals will use their wages to purchase food, clothing and other goods and services in their community.
Our analysis shows that the combined effect of this chain of events will yield significant and measurable economic activity. It will create more than 3,100 new jobs and stimulate more than $350 million in annual economic activity by 2016. It will increase state and local revenues by close to $18 million a year.
Just imagine if a large company called the governor's office and said, "Have we got a deal for you. We'll locate 3,100 jobs in your state – if … ." And in this case, the "if" is whether you will accept $250 million in federal funds.
Accepting these funds to increase coverage will also help to reduce the growth of health insurance premiums for people who have coverage now.
People with health insurance can see a doctor when they get sick, better manage chronic conditions like asthma and diabetes, get the right care at the right time and not rely on the emergency room, the costliest alternative. National estimates indicate that the increased health coverage the federal funding makes possible will save the average American family $1,000 a year on their insurance premiums.
The case for accepting federal funds is strong. The federal government will pay 100 percent of the costs for three years and 90 percent after that for all newly eligible individuals.
In fact, Maine is actually one of eight states expected to save state money by accepting federal funds. According to the Washington, D.C.-based Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank, Maine could save $690 million between now and 2022.
Because Congress has already set aside the money, if the governor and Legislature do not accept federal funds, Maine taxpayers will help pay for health coverage in other states, while forgoing the potential benefit of these dollars here in Maine.
States around the country, including those with conservative governors such as Ohio, New Jersey, Florida and Arizona, have recognized the opportunity they have to help working families become more secure. We are encouraged that Gov. LePage announced recently that he'll initiate discussions with the federal government to explore this opportunity for Maine.
Expanding access to affordable health care to thousands of our people in our communities makes dollars and sense for Maine. It will create jobs, boost Maine's economy and provide health care to thousands of hardworking Maine people. Accepting federal funds to increase health coverage is a bargain Maine cannot afford to pass up.
– Special to the Press Herald
Varsity Maine
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Indonesia: A Market to Watch
Hong Kong, 2 March 2012 – Indonesia's pay-TV market is taking off, speakers told a capacity crowd of delegates at CASBAA's Indonesia in View: Growing Pay TV forum, held in Jakarta on February 29th. With more than 2 million paying subscribers at the beginning of 2012, a host of new distribution platforms coming online, and strong economic fundamentals, Indonesia is looking to become one of Asia's fast-growth TV success stories.
Executives from Indonesian players as well as international content and service suppliers underlined the country's potential but cautioned that there were still hurdles to overcome in order to ensure continued expansion. The Forum attracted over 250 speakers, delegates and media to discuss the future of the market and prospects for further growth.
"The global pay-TV community realizes the importance and potential of this key market in the Asia-Pacific," said Simon Twiston Davies, CEO, CASBAA. "The Forum enabled business leaders, both local and international, to truly understand the dynamics of pay TV in Indonesia."
In closing the seminar, Twiston Davies noted that industry players both old and new are developing commercial offerings that appeal to a host of new consumers. But, he said, important issues still need to be resolved in order for the pay-TV landscape to continue to thrive.
- Churn and collection issues are significant, and the success or failure of operators will rest on the ongoing acquisition and subsequent retention of customers and the ability to effectively collect revenues from subscribers.
- The regulatory environment – relatively positive and market-friendly to date – has some risks, as political forces undertake revisions of key broadcasting legislation. Dadang Hidayat, member and former chair of the Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI), told one panel that regulation of pay-TV programming had been more lenient than free-TV content, but there was increased scrutiny likely in the future.
- Piracy also remains a problem, with weak and inconsistent protection for legitimate players. The conference heard from Budi Setiyanto, operator of Sumatran cable system Smart Media, that he had built a business based on licensed content, only to find a competing network hijacking his customers by offering dirt-cheap prices based on distribution of pirated content. Arya Sinulingga, Secretary-General of Indonesian media association APMI, called for stronger enforcement against piracy – now!
Other speakers commented on the difficult competition pay-TV faces from Indonesia's strong free-to-air TV industry. "Local content is king," said John Riady, a Director of longtime Jakarta cable operator Lippo Group. His panel discussed indigenous content options, and agreed pay-TV has to develop differentiated content of its own that can attract viewers. Meanwhile, representatives of international networks spoke of plans already underway to ramp up production of localized content.
With increased competition regarded generally as a constructive development, several speakers underlined that the Indonesian market is big enough to support all the multiple players.
Speakers who participated in the Indonesia in View: Growing Pay TV forum included Ezki Tri Rezeki Widianti (Vice Chair, Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI)), Dr. Ir. Titon Dutono M. Eng (Director of Resource Planning, Ministry of Communication and Information Technology), Syamsul Lussa (Director of Film, Ministry of Culture & Tourism), Suzy Sayers (CEO of content producer, PT Tiga Citra Sinema), Arya Mahendra Sinulingga (Secretary General, APMI), Campbell Walker (Territory Head, Indonesia, Fox International Channels) and senior execs from Indonesian pay-TV operators Aora-TV, First Media, Okevision and Telkomvision).
"We are delighted with the quality of the meeting and CASBAA will continue to promote ongoing dialogue between government, industry and the public to promote pay TV in the country," added Twiston Davies.
CASBAA Indonesia in View: Growing Pay TV was presented in association with Kominfo and KPI.
For more information, please visit http://www.casbaa.com/events/events-calendar/details/297-indonesia-roundtable.
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About CASBAA – www.casbaa.com
Established in 1991, CASBAA is the Association for digital pay TV, content, platforms, advertising and video delivery across Asia for the past two decades. Spanning 17 geographic markets, CASBAA and its Members reach over 420 million connections through a footprint ranging from China to Australasia, Japan to Pakistan. The CASBAA mission is to promote the growth of pay TV and video content through industry information, networking exchanges and events while promoting global best practices.


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COSATU hails Burundi peace agreement
8 October 2003
The Congress of South African Trade Unions congratulates all those responsible for the historic peace agreement signed by the leaders of Burundi in Pretoria. In particular we congratulate the President, Deputy President and government of South Africa f or their role in facilitating this milestone settlement and in ensuring that the Burundi leaders finally reached agreement.
There is one vital precondition for development and that is peace. This deal is a big confidence booster, giving some meaning to the objectives of Nepad and showing that African leaders can solve their own problems. This is a big day for all Africans. COSATU joins in the celebrations and is particularly thrilled that such a breakthrough should have been made on South African soil.
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Kingsclere Diaries
Facsimiles of Church Magazines 1891, 1893, 1899 - 1908
The following pages contain copies of the St Mary's Church Parish magazine which have been extracted from the annual Kingsclere Diaries provided by the parish of Kingsclere for this period.
This data has been prepared and submitted by Paul E. Fay, the son of Emily Fay (nee Jewell) who is decendant of a long standing Kingsclere family. The data contained herein is for the use of any who may have an interest in the History of Kingsclere and the families of Kingsclere and are scanned images from the actual Diaries. The data has not been amended or altered in any way and represents a true and accurate reflection of Kingsclere parish life for the respective period according to the parish reports provided by the diary for that period.
Diary for each year is a separate PDF file. Each
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School Committee Training
Belmont Public Schools parents may now pay most school-related fees online.
School Committee Finance Subcommittee - February 26, 2019
It is hard to believe we are more than halfway through the school year, as February 7 marked the 100th day of school. It is equally hard to believe that daylight savings time begins on March 10 (clocks go forward one hour). We are six weeks away from the astronomical first day of spring on March 20 with February recess just around the corner. We hope you enjoy the time away and have a relaxing week. Please see the calendar below, busy with events into mid-March.
It is my delight and privilege to visit schools on a regular basis to see teaching and learning in our schools across the district. One of the schools I recently visited was Burbank, who had just held a school-wide "Community Meeting" on, I have a Dream, the speech Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered at the Lincoln Memorial during the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. It was inspiring to see the follow up work done in each classroom. At this time I wish to remind the community of the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Breakfast at BHS on January 21 from 8:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with Keynote Speaker Dr. Emmett Price and other distinguished guests. Please go here for ticket information.
We hope you are all having a wonderful start to this new year of 2019. Please see the latest news in the district and in the calendar section below.
Belmont school news in your living room and online with a new television show called "Belmont Schools NOW" hosted by Superintendent John Phelan.


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The heart can settle – if we try.
Just let the clouds go sailing by.
The simple act of "Let It Be";
that simple act can set us free.
When minds are filled with "Fight or Flight."
it's inner calm can set things right;
find your centre – watch it grow;
this is a thing that all hearts know.
So if our hearts can guide our hand
it's then our Spirits freely stand
and weather storms the day may bring.
Stand proud, Let It Be we'll sing.
Until our hearts are all afire,
to this and more I do aspire.


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US House Vote AG Holder in Criminal Contempt – 17 Democrats Join Republicans
The House voted to hold Attorney General in criminal contempt. Democrats joined in the vote.
ABC reported:
Led by Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, 108 Democrats skipped the vote, storming out of the chamber in protest.
The measure passed 255-67, with one member voting "present." Seventeen of the Democrats who didn't walk out voted with the Republican majority to hold Holder in contempt of Congress. Two Republicans, Reps. Steven LaTourette of Ohio and Scott Rigell of Virginia, opposed the resolution.
UPDATE: 21 Democrats joined Republicans in the civil contempt vote.
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Finding new and different techniques to promote your company can be difficult. Thankfully, social media has provided business owners with an excellent way to reach new customers. The article below includes great information to help you implement social media marketing and take your business to the next level.
Twitter might be a good way to get more attention for your business. It is not difficult to comprehend how Twitter works, so if you invest the time into educating yourself about it, you can increase your exposure to thousands. Twitter involves the use of keywords and hashtags, among other things, so learn how these work.
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Use the above advice to see the benefits of using social media marketing. Once you become comfortable navigating the world of social media, you will find it easier to make true connections with both existing and prospective customers.


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M&S plans to pursue new in-store direction
Marks & Spencer is planning to revamp a number of its 290 stores to help shoppers find their way around them.
Marks & Spencer is planning to revamp a number of its 290 stores to help shoppers find their way around them.
The chain is currently in discussions to re-signpost its stores and confirms that although no design groups have been specifically appointed, it certainly expects to make a budget available for the work.
"We are looking at signage in our stores to see how signposting can make it easier for customers to see what they want to buy. It could show that this might be appropriate if you are young and trendy, or this is something more classical," says a Marks & Spencer spokeswoman.
She adds that internal discussions on the subject are already taking place.
The ailing retailer, which has suffered rounds of severe drops to its share prices this year, is conducting a strategic review led by chief executive Peter Salsbury.
Analysts have speculated that the comeback plan might involve dropping the St Michael label in favour of designer brands, or selling and re-leasing its biggest stores to raise cash.
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Iron Golf Mind Confidence Builder workshop
Peter Knight
Wednesday, 30 October 2013 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm (AEDT)
Event Details
Is confidence in your golf dependent on how well you are hitting the ball? If so, then one poor shot can cause you to lose faith in your ability to play well and ruin an otherwise great day on the golf course.
Imagine performing with full confidence. Knowing that your great shots will reinforce your confidence and poor shots are mentally handled with ease so you retain the good feelings about your game.
The Confidence Builder Presentation is designed to run for 2 hours and is for
- Athletes who want to fill their missing mindset gaps.
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FILLMORE EAST 50th Anniversary 8 March 1968
Poster commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Fillmore East on 8 March 1968 featuring Janis Joplin & Big Brother & the Holding Company. The Fillmore East was open from that day until 27 June 1971, when it closed its doors forever . . . On the right side of the poster is a list of every group that played this legendary venue.


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Wed, 7 February 2018
Our Xbox crew discusses Red Dead Redemption 2's new concrete release date, its effect on other fall games, and why Rockstar earns gamers' respect. Plus: more rumor reactions, PUBG's new console bundle, and more!
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Wed, 31 January 2018
We share high-seas adventure stories from our time in the Sea of Thieves beta plus where a datamine reveals the game might go next. Plus: Monster Hunter World impressions, discussion of Anthem's not-unexpected delay, and more!
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Fri, 26 January 2018
In a special episode of Unlocked that featured a live studio audience of IGN fans, we worked with the crowd – and special guest Gary Whitta – to unofficially rank the best Xbox 360 games of all-time. We hope you enjoy it, even when it gets...a bit crazy.
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Thu, 25 January 2018
Now that Xbox Game Pass will include day-one first-party releases starting with Sea of Thieves, we discuss whether or not Game Pass is the future of gaming. Plus: what a potential Duke Nukem movie starring John Cena REALLY means, the Sea of Thieves closed beta is underway, and more!
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Thu, 18 January 2018
With Playground's second team now all but confirmed to be on a Fable revival, we discuss what the news means for Forza Horizon, for gamers, and for Fable itself. Plus: rumors of a new Xbox One Elite Controller, the New Duke gets priced and dated, a new Alien game bursts out of a new developer's chest, and more!
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Rumors are swirling about Fable, Perfect Dark, and a new IP. We do our best to make sense of them. Plus: details on Xbox's new Achievement system, Dashboard update details, and more!
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On this week's Xbox show, our Xbox crew rings in the New Year by making a dozen Xbox predictions for 2018. Plus: Microsoft's apparent PUBG marketing mistake, the last tie to Kinect is severed, and more!
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On this special year-end episode of our Xbox show, we reflect back on the Xbox's year in 2017: the good, the bad, and everything in-between. Plus: a look ahead to Xbox's exciting prospects for 2018!
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We debate whether or not you should play PUBG on Xbox in its current state. Plus: reacting to Xbox at The Game Awards, Predator in Ghost Recon, when you can play Metal Gear Survive, and much more!
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Our Xbox crew predicts what we might see and learn at this week's Game Awards. Plus: our reactions to Mega Man 11, a new tennis game announcement, Destiny 2 getting Amazon Alexa integration, and more!
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the place in which one's domestic affections are centered
an institution for the homeless, sick, etc
:a nursing home
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the place or region where something is native or most common
any place of residence or refuge:a heavenly home
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(in games) the destination or goal
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home plate
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in one's own town or country
prepared or willing to receive social visits: Tell him I'm not at home
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home and dry, British Informal
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His cooking is really something to write home about
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a room assigned to a specific person or a group of persons in a commercial or industrial organization:Her office is next to mine
a business or professional organization:He went to work in an architect's office
the staff or designated part of a staff at a commercial or industrial organization:The whole office was at his wedding
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employment or position as an official:to seek office
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(initial capital letter) British
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hint, signal, or warning; high sign
Often, offices
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the services so prescribed
Also called divine office
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a ceremony or rite, especially for the dead
a service or task to be performed; assignment; chore:little domestic offices
offices, Chiefly British
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the stables, barns, cowhouses, etc
, of a farm
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As noun, plural libraries
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a public body organizing and maintaining such an establishment
a collection of manuscripts, publications, and other materials for reading, viewing, listening, study, or reference
a collection of any materials for study and enjoyment, as films, musical recordings, or maps
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, issued by a single publishing house
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Throughout The Car Industry
Articles By Chris Weiss
Tue, May 8, 2012 at 2:36PM by Chris Weiss
It used to be that you had to buy a GM vehicle to enjoy OnStar, GM's navigation and roadside assistance... Read More
Tue, May 8, 2012 at 12:35PM by Chris Weiss
Cars made out of money may sound too ostentatious for even a rap video, but Ford has some truer intentions... Read More
Mon, May 7, 2012 at 5:29PM by Chris Weiss
Ever since we found out about the $40,000 price tag, we have kind of written the Focus Electric off. It combines... Read More
Mon, May 7, 2012 at 3:03PM by Chris Weiss
After making its European and Asian debuts, things are looking good for the Bentley SUV. Bentley says that... Read More
Mon, May 7, 2012 at 12:56PM by Chris Weiss
Automotive commercials have been among the most interesting forms of advertising this year. Between Fiat's... Read More
Mon, May 7, 2012 at 10:16AM by Chris Weiss
The parking lot is one of the unheralded heroes of everyday living. If you've ever gone to an event where... Read More
Fri, May 4, 2012 at 5:11PM by Chris Weiss
Polish supercar. Nope, that's not a punchline awaiting a joke. That's an actual thing that goes by... Read More
Fri, May 4, 2012 at 3:43PM by Chris Weiss
If we had to place all our money on red, we'd say that Bugatti will eventually green light the 16C Galibier... Read More
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Fri, May 4, 2012 at 11:16AM by Chris Weiss
For months, the terms "baby SLS" and "SLC" have occasionally surfaced in auto news sources.... Read More
Fri, May 4, 2012 at 10:04AM by Chris Weiss
Gas prices are not expected to abate for another month or so. In the meantime, greener cars continue to enjoy... Read More
Thu, May 3, 2012 at 12:20PM by Chris Weiss
Most media attention when it comes to greener vehicles is on powertrains - electric motors, alternative fuels,... Read More
Thu, May 3, 2012 at 10:01AM by Chris Weiss
Remember the days when US streets and highways were decorated by the occasional Plymouth Prowler? Well, they're... Read More
Wed, May 2, 2012 at 1:02PM by Chris Weiss
American consumers haven't exactly been enthralled by the Fiat 500, but maybe they'll take more to... Read More
Wed, May 2, 2012 at 10:00AM by Chris Weiss
Imagine a world where an electric vehicle could travel just as far as a gas vehicle. There'd be no more... Read More
Tue, May 1, 2012 at 11:56AM by Chris Weiss
More so than most any other car on the road, the Bugatti Veyron delivers a mix of intrigue and indifference.... Read More
Tue, May 1, 2012 at 10:01AM by Chris Weiss
In a short media advisory this week, Toyota announced that it will debut the 2013 RAV4 EV at the 2012 Electric... Read More
Mon, Apr 30, 2012 at 3:14PM by Chris Weiss
Despite the pressure for more fuel efficient, clean-burning cars, and despite a strong presence in Europe,... Read More
Mon, Apr 30, 2012 at 11:57AM by Chris Weiss
When we first saw the Rimac Concept One electric supercar at last year's Frankfurt Motor Show, we weren't... Read More
Mon, Apr 30, 2012 at 9:59AM by Chris Weiss
Exotic cars really aren't all that exotic any more. Every NFL quarterback, sports agent, stock broker... Read More
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W Connection head coach Stuart Charles Fevrier remains pleased with his team's 2-0 result over Haitian club Victory on Sunday at the Mannie Ramjohn Stadium in the opening Caribbean Football Union Club Championship Round Two Group Five fixture, however the St. Lucian born coach believes his side can do much better.
Caribbean Club Championship
Connection starts CFU campaign with Victory
W Connection started its Caribbean Club Championship campaign at the Mannie Ramjohn Stadium this evening with a 2-0 win over Victory SC from Haiti.
T&TEC joins Caledonia, W Connection for CFU Club Championship
Trinidad and Tobago has been granted a third qualifying spot for the 2012 Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Club Championship following a request by the Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation.
Connection puts Lucozade Sport GS exit behind, focus now on CFU Club Championship
Digicel Pro League Champions W Connection will travel to the sister isle of Tobago on Wednesday for a ten-day training camp in preparations for Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Club Championship matches early next month.
Down to the wire - T&TEC, Caledonia in CFU spot decider
It's down to the wire for Digicel Pro League clubs T&TEC FC and Caledonia AIA in contest for a final Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Club Championship qualifying spot with W Connection already snapping up one of the two spots.
W Connection, AIA get CFU first round byes
Digicel T&T Pro League clubs, W Connection and Neal & Massy Caledonia AIA will be on first round byes when the Caribbean Football Union Club Champions Cup begin today in the Cayman Islands.
Teams jostle for CFU Club spots
THE TOP four teams in the 2011-2012 Digicel Pro League season are jostling for two qualification spots for the 2012 Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Club Championships.
CFU clubs to kick off March 25
The Caribbean Club Champions Cup will begin Sunday in the Cayman Islands between local clubs Elite Sport and Georgetown and North Village of Bermuda, the Caribbean Football Union announced Monday.
Connection qualifies for CFU Club Championship
W Connection secured a top two finish in the Caribbean Football Union Club Championship qualifying table following a 1-0 win over T&TEC FC on Tuesday night at the Ato Boldon Stadium in the second clash of a Digicel Pro League Championship Round Two Match Day Six double header.


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Yes, Big Data is on everyone's lips but what happens after that big data is ingested into a data lake?
The answer is predictive analytics.
Because we live in the big data era, machine learning has become much more popular in the last few years.
Having lots of data to work with in many different areas lets the techniques of machine learning be applied to a broader set of problems.
Data can hold secrets, especially if you have lots of it.
With lots of data about something, you can examine that data in intelligent ways to find patterns.
This is exactly what machine learning does: It examines large amounts of data looking for patterns, then generates code that lets you recognize those patterns in new data.
Your applications can use this generated code to make better predictions. In other words, machine learning can help you create smarter applications.
Azure Machine Learning (Azure ML) is a cloud service that helps people execute the machine learning process.
As its name suggests, it runs on Microsoft Azure, a public cloud platform.
Because of this, Azure ML can work with very large amounts of data and be accessed from anywhere in the world. Using it requires just a web browser and an internet connection.
In this course you will be learning and building predictive algorithms using Azure Machine Learning Studio.
At the end of this course you'll be able to build and evaluate a binary classification predictive model without authoring a single line of code
You'll build an Experiment for a targeted email campaigned and be able to tell what customers should receive flyers and those that shouldn't.
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Comedy Gig Guide
They say that laughter is the best medicine, so dose yourself up with a night spent in the presence of some of the finest comedians, coming to a town near you.
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Though one of Britain's most-loved comedians, it's been years since Jason was on stage doing his belly-laughing stand-up. Fortunately he's back with new show, Muddle Class, which sees him discussing the changes of growing up, all delivered with his amiable charm and captivating wit.
O2 Guildhall Southampton: Friday 1 March Buy Tickets
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There's no man that knows a pun quite like Stewart Francis. He's become the master of the one-liners and has enjoyed worldwide success with his quick wit and hilarious punch lines. Having extended his UK tour into 2019, Into The Punset will in fact be his last ever tour, as he retires from the road next year. Make sure you see the man live before we're left with a pun-shaped hole in our hearts.
O2 Guildhall Southampton: Saturday 8 June Buy Tickets
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If the thought of Valentine's Day fills you with dread this year and you & your girls just want to have a fun night out, then Luisa Omielan is here for you. Returning with her annual Valentine's event, she'll be performing much of her incredible stand-up show, Politics For Bitches, as well as throwing a big party afterwards!
O2 Forum Kentish Town: Saturday 16 February Buy Tickets
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Dr John Cooper Clarke is back with another eloquent and inspiring book called The Luckiest Guy Alive and once again he proves why, over the years, he's become the people's poet. Taking his new material on the road this year, he'll read some of his favourite verses from his varied catalogue, alongside hilarious ponderings, riffs and chat, so don't miss your chance to witness a true living legend at the top of his game.
O2 Academy Leicester: Saturday 16 FebruaryBuy Tickets
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Award-winning Australian comedian, actor and composer, Tim Minchin returns to the live stage for his first UK tour dates in eight years. Having won countless awards for his musical compositions, his new show will include plenty of new songs, old songs and some hilarious anecdotes from his individualistic repertoire.
O2 Apollo Manchester: Friday 25 October - SOLD OUT
O2 Apollo Manchester: Saturday 26 October - SOLD OUT
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2020 may seem like a lifetime away, but it'll come around quick and it's always nice to have something to look forward to, isn't it? The man with the laugh, Jimmy Carr is back with a brand new show about all kinds of terrible things, jokes that'll probably offend you, but that'll have you crying with laughter at the same time. So, see you in 2020?
O2 Apollo Manchester: Friday 24 April 2020 Buy Tickets
O2 Academy Brixton: Friday 10 April 2020 Buy Tickets
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Mo Amer and Guz Khan are two of the hottest names in comedy right now and they're coming together for a tour across the UK. With an outstanding number of writing credits, TV appearances and accolades between them, this is going to be the meeting of two incredibly intelligent and outrageously funny minds.
O2 Academy Liverpool: Sunday 31 March Buy Tickets
O2 Academy Birmingham: Sunday 7 April Buy Tickets
O2 Academy Leeds: Wednesday 10 AprilBuy Tickets
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Romesh Ranganathan is firm TV comedy favourite and following on from the hugely successful, 'Misadventures Of Romesh Ranganathan' and 'Judge Romesh', he's now back with a brand new live show, The Cynic's Mixtape. His most brutal and honest show yet, he'll be discussing all the things he finds unacceptable, why saving the environment is a scam and other such suspicions.
O2 Apollo Manchester: Saturday 5 October Buy Tickets
O2 Apollo Manchester: Sunday 6 October Buy Tickets
O2 Apollo Manchester: Wednesday 6 October Buy Tickets
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You may recognise Daniel Sloss from his Netflix specials, but he's been dominating the live comedy circuit for over 10 years. The Scottish star has won over audiences worldwide and continues to do so with his new show, X. Renowned for his dark, but incredibly witty and smart humour, this isn't one for the easily offended, but definitely for those who enjoy a good belly laugh from time to time.
O2 Academy Leeds: Thursday 16 May Buy Tickets
O2 Academy Bournemouth: Thursday 23 May Buy Tickets
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There's more to Rob Beckett than his teeth you know. The comedian has scored himself an impressive list of TV appearances across the years, including comedy favourites, 8 Out Of 10 Cats, Mock The Week and Would I Lie To You?, but now he's returning to stages with a brand new stand-up show to fill you all in on what's been going on in the life of the mouth of the south.
O2 Apollo Manchester: Friday 13 December Buy Tickets
O2 Apollo Manchester: Saturday 14 December Buy Tickets
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The name of James Acaster's new show is very self-descriptive. He ate a cold lasagne, hated himself for it and claims 1999 was the best year of his life. That's just an insight into the whimsical things that fill his mind and you can hear similar stories when he takes the show on the road. One of the most original voices in comedy, he's quickly becoming one of the nation's favourite performers, so don't miss your chance to experience his ridiculousness live.
O2 Academy Glasgow: Saturday 20 July - SOLD OUT
O2 Academy Glasgow: Sunday 29 September - SOLD OUT
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Tommy Tiernan, star of Father Ted and Channel 4's hit show, Derry Girls, is back on the road with his new show, Paddy Crazy Horse. Attempting to be both very silly and very serious at the same time, this'll be an exuberant celebration of everything that's wild, wrong and wonderful about being alive.
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire: Wednesday 17 April Buy Tickets
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire: Thursday 18 April Buy Tickets
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Aziz Ansari is probably most well-known for his starring roles in Parks And Recreation and Master Of None – the series he writes, directs and stars in. More than that though, he is an award-winning actor and one of the most successful comedians of all time, so don't miss this rare chance to see him perform his new stand-up material live.
O2 Apollo Manchester: Monday 1 April Buy Tickets
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Patton Oswalt is a good friend of the big screen, with notable roles in sitcoms, animated movies and even music videos (watch Weezer's 'I Love The USA' to see what we mean). But it's on stage doing stand-up comedy where he truly shines and fortunately he's had a career that provides plenty of stories along the way.
O2 Forum Kentish Town: Saturday 15 June Buy Tickets
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Back on the road for his first tour since 2016 is Irish musical comedian, David O'Doherty. You've probably already had an experience of what David has to offer from his performances on 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown and Live At The Apollo, but now he's taking to O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire with his cruddy keyboard and a whole load more songs to sing.
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire: Monday 4 February Buy Tickets
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2019 sees Reginald D Hunter celebrating his twentieth year as a comedian living and performing in the UK by setting out on a huge tour across the nation. Armed with a brand new show full of brutally honest material that'll have you questioning your opinions and laughing until your face hurts, this could well be his finest work yet.
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire: Saturday 22 June Buy Tickets
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Still to this day you can catch people saying phrases from the worldwide hit series, Trigger Happy TV, the hidden camera, practical joke show brought to life by Dom Joly. The comedian and journalist was catapulted into the spotlight with the show and has since gone on to write and record further TV productions as well as coming fourth in I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Sitting down with Matt Stocks for a Q&A all about his work, this is your chance to get inside the mind of one of Britain's best comedians.
O2 Academy Islington: Wednesday 15 May Buy Tickets
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Five years on from his last live comedy masterpiece and Eddie Izzard is back with Wunderbar, a delicious insight into his surreal and fantastic world. Having made history with previous stand-ups, as well as being an avid political speaker and writer, Eddie Izzard has become a staple in England's hearts and continues to amaze with his theatrical and completely and utterly fabulous performances.
O2 Apollo Manchester: Friday 8 November Buy Tickets
O2 Apollo Manchester: Saturday 9 November Buy Tickets
O2 Apollo Manchester: Sunday 10 November Buy Tickets
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Comedy music maestros, The Lancashire Hotpots have been hotpotting all over the country for more than a decade, performing their puntastic songs with a Northern twang for fans far and wide. Setting off on the road for the Highway To Hull tour, they'll play some new bangers like, 'Has The Bin Man Bin Mon' as well as some classics from their illustrious catalogue.
O2 Academy Birmingham: Saturday 9 March Buy Tickets
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Roy Chubby Brown is a legend amongst comics. An inspiration for writers, actors and performers worldwide, his unique style of comedy will either deeply offend you or have you chortling for hours, there's no in between. Then again, that's why he's become one of the greatest stand-up performers in history, so we wouldn't have it any other way.
O2 Apollo Manchester: Friday 6 December Buy Tickets
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Bill Burr is anything but a one-trick pony. The actor, voice over artist, musician, writer, podcaster and producer has found his way both in Hollywood and on the stage, starring in global phenomenon Breaking Bad amongst other notable feature films. It's his no holds barred approach to stand-up that has won audiences over, though, with his anger-fuelled routines selling out venues around the world.
O2 Apollo Manchester: Saturday 2 March Buy Tickets
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Online sensations, Foil, Arms and Hog have amassed millions of views on their comical sketches, covering everything from immigration to tutorials on basic life duties and now they're bringing those videos to the stage. Catch the Irish trio perform all the weird and wonderful elements of their brand new show, Craicling and revel in their classic yet completely unforgettable comedy style.
O2 Apollo Manchester: Saturday 16 March Buy Tickets
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Thought about what to get for Mother's Day yet? We thought not. Don't worry, we've got the perfect night out for you and the main woman in your life. Join a whole host of comedians at O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire as they give your Mum the gift of laughter and score you some serious points.
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire: Sunday 31 March Buy Tickets
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If wining and dining isn't your style for Valentine's Day, or if you want to treat your mates to a date this February, then Love & Comedy is the place to be. Seven comedians will see you through the night, discussing all the highs, lows and embarrassing moments of love that'll have you saying, "it's so true" more times than you can count.
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire: Sunday 17 February Buy Tickets
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Bianca Del Rio returns to O2 Apollo Manchester with her brand new comedy show, It's Jester Joke, which is probably the most ambitious solo drag show in history. Guaranteed to have you in stitches as she tells tales of her travels and the outrageous life that she leads, as well as expressing her views on social media and politics, this is your chance to witness one of the biggest drag superstars in the world today.
O2 Apollo Manchester: Friday 13 September Buy Tickets
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Everyone's favourite drag doll and Ru Paul's Drag Race: All Stars winner, Trixie Mattel is back with new full-length comedy show, Skinny Legend. Expect to see the queen with the biggest hair perform some of her country anthems, wearing only the finest cowboy boots, as she also dishes out the sharpest comments and stories that'll have you laughing 'till the cows come home.
O2 Academy Bournemouth: Thursday 21 February Buy Tickets
O2 Academy Brixton: Saturday 23 February Buy Tickets
O2 Academy Birmingham: Monday 25 February Buy Tickets
O2 Academy Sheffield: Tuesday 26 February Buy Tickets
O2 Academy Glasgow: Saturday 2 March Buy Tickets
O2 Academy Leeds: Sunday 3 March Buy Tickets
O2 Academy Newcastle: Monday 4 March Buy Tickets
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Now that tax season is behind us and we have had a chance to catch our breath, the time has come to brush up on the constantly changing landscape of FBAR reporting.
Over the past couple of years, the IRS and the Justice Department have been aggressively enforcing the reporting obligations on foreign financial accounts (FFAs) for U.S. individuals and entities. The report, mandated by the Department of the Treasury, is commonly referred to as an FBAR (Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts Report) and is a seemingly straightforward information form. However, considering that a failure to file the report is accompanied by harsh civil and criminal penalties, it is important to pay close attention to the latest developments regarding FBAR reporting. Furthermore, the revamped voluntary disclosure program currently under way may provide delinquent taxpayers who failed to report FFAs in prior years with the last chance to clear their records with the IRS and receive a more lenient treatment.
Background and Recent Changes in the FBAR
U.S. taxpayers with a financial interest in or signature or other authority over any foreign financial account are required to file Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts, for years in which the aggregate value of such FFAs exceeds $10,000. The deadline for filing the FBAR is June 30 of the year following the calendar year being reported.
Once it has been determined that a taxpayer has an FBAR reporting requirement, preparing the form is a rather straightforward task. Generally, the form requires the taxpayer to identify each FFA, the name and address of the institution where the account is held, the type of account, the account number, and the maximum balance of the account during the reporting period. But, as is common in the tax world, "the devil is in the details." Over the past few years, the IRS and the Department of the Treasury have made numerous changes to the FBAR reporting requirements, including the definition of a U.S. person, the types of FFAs to be included, and what constitutes signature authority for purposes of these rules. Since 2008, these definitions have been modified, suspended and re-modified. Finally, in February 2011, a set of final regulations was released to clarify a number of unresolved issues. The new regulations apply to FBARs that are due on or before June 30, 2011 for FFAs held in 2010. However, taxpayers may rely on certain favorable provisions of the final regulations for prior years if they have deferred filing the FBAR based on previously released guidance.
Key Changes in the New FBAR Regulations
- Clarification of who is subject to the FBAR reporting requirements
The definition of a "U.S. person" was revised to include a citizen or resident of the U.S., or an entity, including but not limited to a corporation, partnership, trust or limited liability company, created, organized or formed under the laws of the U.S., any state, the District of Columbia, U.S. territories and possessions, and American Indian tribes. The filing requirement applies to U.S. legal permanent residents (i.e., "green card" holders), even if they elected to be treated as non-resident for tax purposes under a relevant treaty. Furthermore, the final regulations do not place a filing obligation on non-U.S. persons "in and doing business in the United States," a requirement that was introduced in the October 2008 FBAR instructions.
- Clarification on what constitutes a foreign financial account and types of accounts included
The final regulations confirm that foreign hedge and private equity funds whose shares are not available to the general public and whose shares do not have a regular net asset value determination and regular redemption feature are excluded from the definition of a "mutual fund or similar pooled fund" and are not currently considered FFAs subject to the FBAR reporting. However, the Department of the Treasury reserved the right to issue future guidance on this issue.
- Clarification on when an individual has signature or other authority
The final regulations define "signature" or "other authority" as the authority of an individual (alone or in conjunction with another) to control the disposition of money, funds or other assets held in a foreign financial account by direct communication (whether in writing or otherwise) to the person with whom the financial account is maintained.
The "signature" or "other authority" definition under the FBAR rules is applicable only to individuals. Furthermore, the Department of the Treasury explained in the preamble to the final regulations that the test for determining whether an individual has signature or other authority over a foreign financial account is whether the foreign financial institution will act upon a direct communication from that individual regarding the disposition of assets in that foreign financial account. Therefore, any individual that has the ability to control the disposition of funds alone or in conjunction with someone else, and can communicate directly with the foreign financial institution that will act upon such instructions (even if a confirmation from a second person is required), may be required to file an FBAR.
- Clarification of obligations of officers and employees
Under the general FBAR rules, officers or employees of an entity may have an FBAR filing obligation if they maintain signature authority over an FFA held by such entity. Several broad exceptions were provided to officers or employees of certain reporting entities under the prior FBAR rules. Under the new rules, the Department of the Treasury narrowed the scope of these exceptions, potentially significantly impacting the employees of public companies who were exempt in the past.
According to the new rules, the filing exception applies to five classes of officers or employees, one of which includes officers or employees of publicly traded domestic parent corporations, or their U.S. subsidiaries included in the consolidated filing, provided the officer or employee has no financial interest in the account. The regulations clarify that only accounts that are directly held by the employing entity are eligible for this exception. Therefore, for example, a CFO of a U.S. publicly traded parent with signature authority over the subsidiary's reportable FFAs may no longer rely on the exception and now has a separate FBAR filing obligation with respect to the FFAs of such subsidiary. Furthermore, U.S. officers and employees of a foreign subsidiary are not eligible for the exception and must file a separate FBAR, even if the foreign subsidiary is included in the consolidated filing of its publicly traded U.S. parent. These new rules mark a significant change to the exception that many officers or employees of publicly traded companies relied on and will likely significantly increase the administrative burden of compliance for the companies and their officers.
In addition, the regulations confirm that officers or employees who file an FBAR because of having signature or other authority over the FFAs of their employers are not expected to personally maintain the records of the FFAs and instead may rely on the employer providing them with such information.
- Consolidated filing option for non-corporate taxpayers
Under the final regulations, an entity that is a United States person and that owns directly or indirectly more than a 50 percent interest in one or more other entities required to report under this section will be permitted to file a consolidated report on behalf of itself and such other entities. Previously, only corporations that met the 50 percent ownership requirement above were allowed to file consolidated reports.
It's interesting to note that a foreign parent corporation with multiple U.S. subsidiaries subject to the FBAR filing requirement is not allowed to elect to file a consolidated report. Therefore, U.S. subsidiaries of foreign entities may not avail themselves of this relief, unless there is a U.S. common parent involved.
The magnitude of the penalties imposed by the IRS on the FBAR violators sends a clear signal from the IRS and the Department of the Treasury that they mean business when it comes to enforcing the proper reporting of FFAs. If a person has an FBAR obligation and fails to properly file the FBAR, then such person may be subject to civil penalties not to exceed $10,000. On the other hand, a person who willfully fails to file the FBAR may be subject to a civil penalty as high as the greater of $100,000 or 50 percent of the FFA balance. If the failure persists over multiple years, the actual penalties may exceed the maximum FFA balance. On top of that, additional criminal penalties can be tacked on to willful violations of FBAR reporting.
Amnesty Program
In the landmark case against UBS in which the Swiss bank admitted to helping U.S. citizens avoid taxes, the bank agreed to a cash settlement with the IRS of $780 million. In addition, the bank agreed to reveal the identities and account information of thousands of U.S. taxpayers that held secret bank accounts in Switzerland. However, to give taxpayers a chance to own up to their unreported FFAs, the IRS implemented a voluntary disclosure program to help taxpayers with hidden offshore accounts get back on track with their U.S. tax obligations. The program permitted taxpayers to avoid criminal charges, provided they came forward with their hidden FFAs and filed original and amended tax returns, including the payment of back taxes, interest and accuracy-related penalties of up to 20 percent of the balance in the unreported FFAs. The program expired on October 15, 2009 and resulted in approximately 15,000 voluntary disclosures.
On February 8, 2011, the IRS announced a new voluntary disclosure initiative aimed at achieving similar objectives to the 2009 program. The program, called the 2011 Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Initiative (OVDI), expires on August 31, 2011 and contains many similar features to the 2009 program. However, the OVDI includes a higher penalty structure than the previous program to avoid rewarding taxpayers for not taking advantage of the original disclosure opportunity. The maximum penalty is now increased to 25 percent of the FFA's balance, but taxpayers in certain limited situations may qualify for a 5 percent rate. According to the IRS Commissioner Doug Shulman, combating international tax evasion is a top priority for the IRS and this is the last chance for taxpayers to get back into the U.S. tax system.
Alvarez & Marsal Taxand Says:
As the June 30 deadline quickly approaches, you should evaluate how the new regulations may affect your FBAR reporting requirements. The final rules bring a sigh of relief for foreign hedge fund and private equity fund holders who may not currently have any FBAR obligations. In addition, U.S. partnerships and other non-corporate U.S. entities that were previously unable to take advantage of consolidated filing may now simplify their FBAR reporting if they qualify under the new consolidation rules. However, many U.S. single-member LLCs that were previously exempt from FBAR reporting must now evaluate whether they have U.S. reporting obligations, even if they are owned by a foreign person not otherwise subject to the U.S. tax jurisdiction. Furthermore, officers and employees of publicly traded entities that previously did not have to file may now be responsible for filing FBARs if they have signature authority over the FFAs of any non-employing company. Therefore, U.S. taxpayers should carefully review their FFAs to evaluate whether any person, including corporate officers and other employees, may be potentially liable for FBAR filings. The tax director of such companies should ensure that the company notifies its officers and employees of the changed FBAR regulations and should inform them that they may now have a filing obligation, where applicable.
As a final note, U.S. taxpayers who become aware that the prior years' filings were not filed or were not properly filed may wish to consider taking advantage of the OVDI. While the penalties associated with doing so may seem high, this could be the last opportunity provided by the IRS to taxpayers to qualify for the lower civil penalties and avoid criminal charges related to the FBAR reporting. Keep in mind that in the event the IRS uncovers a reportable FFA after the OVDI expires, a taxpayer will be hard pressed to make an argument that the omission was due to reasonable cause.
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Watch for YourTurn normally scheduled to air at the end of Heartland News at Noon on Mondays and Fridays, at the end of Heartland News at 10:00 on Saturday nights, and following The Breakfast Show on Sunday mornings.
Heartland viewer Terry Marshall:
"Why in heavens name does KFVS and other (stations) have so many reruns and too many commercials?"
"Is there a reason the commercials and the news intros are so much louder than the programs or the news. It is very annoying!!!!!!!"
"I never let my kids out of my sight when we went to a store...(they) did get upset with me because I did not let them wander. Do these (parents) not watch the news? Do they not see how many kids disappear everyday? Parents do not keep a good eye on their (children)."
Rodney Lipe from Cape Girardeau:
"(Some) people are so lazy they park in the handicap parking spots and use either a fake handicap sign or a legitimate sign when no handicapped person is present in the vehicle...this happens everyday...these lazy people should be ashamed for using spaces reserved for those that are truly handicapped in some way."
"My daughter had a person threaten her life. I called the police of Wayne County and do you believe nothing has happened...this was back in November...I have called them and they say they will get back to me...how far does a threat have to go for someone to do something about it?"
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FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) -- Demand is high for a piece of Germany's hottest stock exchange -- not the companies listed on it, such as Deutsche Telekom, DaimlerChrysler or Volkswagen, but for a piece of the exchange itself.
In a rare move for stock markets, Frankfurt's Deutsche Boerse is listing itself Monday as a publicly traded company.
An initial public offering is expected to inject a wad of cash into Deutsche Boerse to use for expanding its computer trading system and enable it to pay for future takeovers of other stock exchanges with stock.
"We won't be the last exchange making an IPO," said spokesman Uwe Velten, noting that the OM Gruppen exchange of Sweden, the Australian, the Singapore and the Hong Kong stock markets are the only major stock exchanges currently traded.
Euronext, an exchange formed last year through a merger of the bourses in Amsterdam, Brussels and Paris, is expected to follow suit with a public offering later this year.
Deutsche Boerse set a hefty issue price of $314 per share Sunday, hitting the top limit of its bookbuilding range.
The issue was 23 times oversubscribed, the exchange said, after analysts said institutional and even small-time investors scrambled to climb aboard a stock that is seen as a slow but steady gainer in the long run.
The stock market makes money by charging transaction fees for trades and by leasing its computer technology to other exchanges. Essentially, the heavier the trading volume, the more money the exchange makes.
Investors are banking that German interest in playing the stock market is on the rise.
Up to 3.2 million shares will be sold Monday, raising up to $1 billion for Deutsche Boerse.
Still the overwhelming interest in signing up for shares indicated to some that the stock's first day could be a rocky one as people look to sell off early for quick profits.
"This is enormous interest, but I see a lot of selling over the first and second days and especially in the first couple of hours," said Erhard Holland-Merten, an analyst with the brokerage Schnigga AG, who added that the stock would be a solid medium- to long-term investment.
The Deutsche Boerse is turning to an IPO as tougher competition and pressure from investors pushes exchange operators to join forces so they can share technology costs and cut trading fees.
The move revived plans that had been shelved last year during its failed attempt to merge with the London Stock Exchange. At the time, the exchange didn't say how many shares would go on sale or how much capital it hoped to raise.
The merger foundered in September after OM Gruppen launched a rival takeover bid, which also failed.
German banks own about 81 percent of the exchange, while regional stock exchanges and brokerages own the rest. Deutsche Bank is its largest single shareholder, with 14 percent.
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The Man That Got Away
Sometimes writing checks and phone banking and signing petitions and educating others and being an out minority lesbian feminist activist working mother with a butch wife still doesn't feel like enough. Isn't that funny? Some part of my brain will kick in defensively to say, "What about the blog? It's inspired people and helped them to be a little braver in their lives. It's brought strangers together!" The other part just shrugs, hangs its head a little lower. I still haven't made an It Gets Better video, because I don't want it to trick me into feeling like I'm off the hook or something.
A wise man once sang (and sometimes still does), Nobody's off the hook.
This is dedicated to all you babies, from one lone mama. I'd scoop you, every last one of you, up into my arms if I could:
The night is bitter, the stars have lost their glitter The winds grow colder, suddenly you're older And all because of the man that got away
No more his eager call, the writings on the wall The dreams you've dreamed have all gone astray
The man that won you has run off and undone you That great beginning has seen a final inning Don't know what happened, it's all a crazy game
No more that all-time thrill, for you've been through the mill And never a new love will be the same
Good riddance, goodbye Every trick of his you're on to But fools will be fools, and where's he gone to?
The road gets rougher, it's lonelier and tougher With hope you'll burn up, tomorrow he might turn up There's just no letup, the livelong night and day
Ever since this world began, there is nothing sadder than A one-man woman, looking for the man that got away The man that got away
Try not to go astray, y'all.


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Sean Murphy joined the Collective's Board in 2015 and has served as Secretary and Chair since. He's focused on ensuring the Collective's future is strong and making sure every shop, current and future, is supported and stable.
Sean spends his days working on affordable housing legislation and community development initiatives for Salt Lake City and his weekends getting rad in the mountains, the rock, and the dirt. He'll ride any bike you've got.


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But I figured I would take a few minutes to chill from the craziness (i.e., orientation and some deadlines – yeah, someone needed something from me, like, yesterday). In any case, check out this project by artists Nora Ligorano and Marshall Reese. Visit their Kickstarter page here to learn more about their upcoming works.
Month: August 2012
#FREEBASSEL Campaign ~ Please spread the word!
Damascus — Tuesday, 3 July 2012 – Today marks the launch of the #FREEBASSEL campaign to bring about the release of Bassel Khartabil, known widely on the Internet and in technology communities as Bassel Safadi. Bassel is a resident of Damascus, Syria, a technology pioneer and respected community leader. He is a loving family member and friend to countless people at home and around the world. He has been detained since March 15, 2012, without trial. Today the campaign learned Bassel is being held at security detention branch 291 in Kafer Sousa, a facility that was uncovered in the recent Human Rights Watch report "Syria: Torture Centers Revealed."
The #FREEBASSEL campaign launched today by releasing a letter signed by leading supporters and organizations that Bassel has worked with for some time including support from Joi Ito, Chaiman of the Board for Creative Commons, Lawrence Lessig, Harvard Law School Professor, Jimmy Wales, and already 577 others from around the world who have signed a letter of support to #FREEBASSEL. The letter is directed at the Syrian Government, people living in Syria, Internet citizens and related diplomats worldwide with the goal to raise awareness about Bassel's situation to see him free once more.
The letter reads:
To Whom it May Concern:
On March 15, 2012, Bassel Khartabil was detained in a wave of arrests in the Mazzeh district of Damascus. Since then, his family has received no official explanation for his detention or information regarding his whereabouts. However, his family has recently learned from previous detainees at the security branch of Kafer Sousa, Damascus, that Bassel is being held at this location known as branch 291.
Bassel Khartabil, a Palestinian-Syrian, 31, is a respected computer engineer specializing in open source software development, the type of contributions the Internet is built upon. He launched his career ten years ago in Syria, working as a technical director for a number of local companies on cultural projects like restoring Palmyra and Forward Syria Magazine.
Since then, Bassel has become known worldwide for his strong commitment to the open web, teaching others about technology, and contributing his experience freely to help the world. Bassel is the project leader for an open source web software called Aiki Framework. He is well known in online technical communities as a dedicated volunteer to major Internet projects like Creative Commons (www.creativecommons.org), Mozilla Firefox (www.mozilla.org), Wikipedia (www.wikipedia.org), Open Clip Art Library (www.openclipart.org), Fabricatorz (www.fabricatorz.com), and Sharism (www.sharism.org). Since his arrest, Bassel's valuable volunteer work, both in Syria and around the world, has been stopped. His absence has been painful for the communities that depend on him. In addition, his family, and his fiancée whom he was due to marry this past April, have had their lives put on hold.
Bassel Khartabil has been unjustly detained for nearly four months without trial or any legal charges being brought against him.
We, the signees of the #FREEBASSEL campaign, demand immediate information regarding his detention, health, and psychological state.
We urge the Syrian Government to release the community member, husband-to-be, son to a mother and father, and celebrated International software engineer Bassel Khartabil, immediately.
For More Information
● http://twitter.com/freebassel
● http://facebook.com/FreeBasselSafadi
● Please use the #freebassel hashtag in social media.
● Image of Bassel: http://www.flickr.com/photos/joi/4670781482/sizes/l/in/photostream/ by Joi Ito (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 licensed).
Background References
● Syria: Torture Centers Revealed. Human Rights Watch. http://www.hrw.org/news/2012/07/03/syria-torture-centers-revealed. Accessed 3 July 2012.
● Torture Archipelago: Arbitrary Arrests, Torture, and Enforced Disappearances in Syria's Underground Prisons since March 2011. http://www.hrw.org/reports/2012/07/03/torture-archipelago-0. Accessed 3 July 2012.
About #FREEBASSEL
#FREEBASSEL is a campaign to bring about the safe and immediate release of Bassel Khartabil from wrongful detainment in Syria since March 2012. He is a well known contributor to global software and culture communities like Creative Commons, Mozilla Firefox, Wikipedia, Open Clip Art Library,
Fabricatorz, and Sharism. He is missed by these communities, his family, friends and loved ones. The campaign says, "We will not stop campaigning for him until we see him as a free global citizen once again."
● email@example.com
Annual Murphy and Cadogan Contemporary Art Awards Exhibition 2012
SOMArts Cultural Center and The San Francisco Foundation present a focused look at the future of the Bay Area visual and media arts landscape, September 4–October 2, 2012. The Annual Murphy and Cadogan Contemporary Art Awards Exhibition showcases the work of promising visual artists from regional Masters in Fine Arts (MFA) programs working across disciplines and identifies young artists whose work connects directly to the pulse of emerging trends.
Below, check out videos of previous award recipients!
All of the above information and embedded videos are provided courtesy of SOMArts Cultural Center.
The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk @ the De Young Museum
Here are some of the photos I took on my walk through of the Jean Paul Gaultier exhibition at the De Young Museum. I walked away thinking the following: A) I think I would fumble all over my words if I met Jean Paul Gaultier, B) I will never look at fiber optics, wire, actual film strips, ribbon, lace, leather, and vinyl the same way ever again (THIS is a good thing), C) I want to meet the curator and theater company that helped produce the exhibition, D) next time, I will be taking a day off from work to go to a high-profile exhibition, and E) any exhibition at a major museum on a Saturday is like being on a crowded train. Enjoy the photos AND if you checked out the show, please feel free to leave comments and share your experience!! 🙂
Question & Answer with Tyrone Davies, Co-founder of the Free Form Film Festival (FFFF)
Film, especially documentary films, have always captivated my attention. Over the years, I've seen some amazing experimental film and video art works that had me wanting to support this particular art form at every opportunity. When I learned about the Free Form Film Festival (FFFF) and viewed some of the works from previous years, I was impressed with the caliber and the quality of the concepts. Co-founders, Tyrone Davies and Ryan Wylie have been running the FFFF)for over 10 years! I had the opportunity to catch up with Tyrone for some Q & A. Check out what he had to say and learn more about the festival!!
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What was the impetus for the Free Form Film Festival (FFFF)?
FFFF came out of a desire to screen films that most festivals do not screen. Ryan and I were realizing how few venues there were for genre-defying work. It seems like every fest has a box hey want to put you in. If you don't fit, you don't get shown. We thought there should be more festivals (I still can't think of one) that were truly open to all forms, genres, lengths etc.
How did you get the name Free Form Film Festival (FFFF)?
The name Free Form Film Festival comes directly from our mission – to curate works challenging standard "form" or are even free of preconceptions about form and genre.
What is the difference between FFFF and other film festivals? Since FFFF has been happening for over the past 10 years, what was the motivation for you and Ryan to expand and start fundraising at this point?
Since we are often considered to be an experimental film festival, we don't seem to get as many narratives or documentaries submitted to us. But our aim is to show anything we consider to be innovative. We aim to be as eclectic as possible. We value the cross-pollination of ideas as well. I feel this is pretty unique. As time goes on, our concept of what a film is has expanded. There's a lot of video art and other media art that is repetitive or has no real "end" so that work is hard to show to an audience. But we have made adjustments in some cases with multiple screens, or curating segments from larger works. Even though we can't do all the things a gallery can do, we try to adjust for exciting content regardless of the form it takes.
As for the fundraising, we have a lot of reasons. The biggest financial concern entails hosting the visiting filmmakers who show their work and lecture. We want to elevate the festival by bringing in known makers. This year, I was able to secure funds to bring Bay Area makers, Mike Kuchar, Craig Baldwin, Jennifer Kroot, and Jamie Meltzer to Denver to show and discuss their films in person! This was a one-time thing that only affected Denver, but it was great. The Kickstater funding can do this in San Francisco and Salt Lake City. The other big thing is that some (not all) of our shows are free. The films with a modest fee still accrue production costs. We could use the flexibility. Also, we are working on some web development for our site but that is minimal. The main reason for the money is visiting lecturers in the three cities – San Francisco, Salt Lake City, and Denver!!
What are you hoping will happen with FFFF? Do you want this to travel to other cities? Will FFFF have a base city?
After all the travel we have already done, we want to put down some roots. Right now, it seems like Denver, San Francisco, and Salt Lake City are the best choices. In the long run, we will definitely stay in San Francisco. We will always do some shows in less likely locations too but we don't intend to keep traveling the way we once did. It's just too difficult to do this and you can't build audiences as easily. Again, this is why we are fundraising. We want to help bring artists to meet the community.
For those interested in submitting work for consideration to FFFF, what are you and Ryan looking for during the submission and deliberation process?
For submissions, we want people to send us work that is thoughtful and innovative. We don't care if it's a narrative, a documentary, an experimental film, video art, or anything else. We look for work that is conceptually strong.
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Below, is Brian Dewan's, King of Instrument short film was featured in the past at the Free Form Film Festival (FFFF)


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Country singer RaeLynn released a brand-new music video this week for the song "For A Boy." You may remember the singer's previous video, "God Made Girls," a song that scored RaeLynn the highest charting debut single by a solo female artist in 2014.
"I am so excited about the 'For A Boy' music video!" shares RaeLynn. "My vision was a throwback to the Marilyn Monroe look with a modern feel." We're loving the singer's retro-styled locks in Marilyn platinum!
If you want to see RaeLynn in person, she'll be heading out on Rascal Flatts' Riot tour this summer, and will also be performing as part of the Pepsi MidAmerica Women of Country campaign. This fall, she'll be joining fellow Texan Miranda Lambert on the Roadside Bars and Pink Guitars tour.


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Larz Anderson Park, Brookline – Breien & Javier
Larz Anderson Park was the perfect location for these two to show us just how much they cared about each other. LOVED the outfit changes and how comfortable they were in front of the camera. It helps to have a photographer that is as goofy as Jess. 🙂 Enjoy these spring photos – love is clearly in the air.
After doing a little research on Red Sox/Yankee couples, we thought this quote was worth sharing from Bleeding Yankee Blue:
Like a modern-day "Romeo and Juliet," this is the couple that, despite all of the differences and the anger the relationship causes their baseball families, are so attracted and drawn to each other that they're willing to put the "curse" aside in the pursuit of true love.