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Right on Target
Alex Quevedo, Staff Writer|September 12, 2007
Action, sex, and guns. Lots and lots of guns. That just about wraps up what director Michael Davis' latest, "Shoot 'Em Up," is all about. It is outrageous and lacks a whole lot of sense, but that is exactly how it is supposed to be, mixing clever dark-humor and Clive Owen's British charm. Not only that, but it borrows heavily from the likes of famed action director John Woo, which only helps boost the film's quality.
Owen stars as Mr. Smith (generic, but it works well), a mysterious homeless man with dead-on accuracy when it comes to handling a firearm. Minding his own business at a bus stop, a pregnant woman on the verge of delivering the baby runs past him, with a group of men in pursuit to kill her, led by Mr. Hertz (Paul Giamatti). After cursing himself for needing to get involved, he rescues the woman, grabs her gun, and starts firing. He finds himself delivering the baby in the middle of the battle (does not make sense, but it is wildly entertaining) and fleeing with the baby after the mother is killed.
In desperate need of help with a child he shouldn't have in the first place, he turns to DQ (Monica Bellucci), a prostitute he has some history with. Reluctant at first but soon tortured by Mr. Hertz, DQ-Donna Quintana-finally goes along with Smith as they try to figure out why so many people want this baby dead.
The plot, while not laid out in the deepest of ways, is actually kept interesting amongst all the shooting and action going on. Bits and pieces of Smith's past are also thrown out, humanizing the hard-ass character he is. And although there is not a whole lot to him, you simply have to love him, and that probably stems from Clive Owen portraying the character. That's not to say Giamatti and Bellucci pale in comparison. Instead, they are excellent in the roles they are filling. It is little tough going in and knowing Giamatti is playing a bad guy with the roles he has under his belt, but he's actually very convincing with this sort of bad guy. And Bellucci, aside from her obvious stunning beauty, turns in a solid performance.
But of course, with a title like "Shoot 'Em Up," you really have to expect lots of gunfire and action, and thankfully the film more than delivers. Smith's character represents the "poor man's James Bond," so to speak. Instead of using high-end gadgets, he uses his surroundings to the fullest extent (à la Woo's Inspector Tequila, played by Chow Yun-Fat). And to give you a taste of the extreme Davis goes to in this film, here's a taste: in one scene, Smith leaves the baby on a merry-go-round of sorts, only to fire rounds at it to make it spin, thus preventing a sniper from killing the baby. It doesn't sound as great in print as it looks on screen, but like most everything else, it is highly entertaining.
So while "Shoot 'Em Up" is far from being considered a great film, it still manages to be packed with plenty of action and deliver lots of fun, exactly what it promises to do.
And unlike a similar sort of a film that came out earlier this year (that would be Smokin' Aces), this actually keeps you interested in it and makes you care for the main character. Action lovers will adore this movie, but even if you're not the biggest action fan, you will be entertained.
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package org.dspace.content.authority;

import org.apache.log4j.Logger;
import org.dspace.authorize.AuthorizeException;
import org.dspace.authorize.AuthorizeManager;
import org.dspace.core.*;
import org.dspace.event.Event;
import org.dspace.storage.rdbms.DatabaseManager;
import org.dspace.storage.rdbms.TableRow;
import org.dspace.storage.rdbms.TableRowIterator;

import java.security.NoSuchAlgorithmException;
import java.sql.SQLException;
import java.util.ArrayList;
import java.util.Date;
import java.util.List;

/**
 * Class representing a DSpace Scheme, that acts as
 * a container of DSpace Concepts.
 *
 * @author Lantian Gai, Mark Diggory
 */
public class Scheme extends AuthorityObject
{

    /** log4j logger */
    private static Logger log = Logger.getLogger(Scheme.class);

    /**
     * Construct a Scheme from a given context and tablerow
     *
     * @param context
     * @param row
     */
    Scheme(Context context, TableRow row) throws SQLException
    {
        super(context, row);
    }

    @Override
    public String getMetadataTable() {
        return "SchemeMetadataValue";
    }

    public Date getCreated()
    {
        Date myDate = myRow.getDateColumn("created");

        if (myDate == null)
        {
            myDate = new Date();
        }

        return myDate;
    }
    public void setCreated(Date date)
    {
        Date myDate = myRow.getDateColumn("created");

        if (date != null)
        {
            myRow.setColumn("created", date);
            modified = true;
        }
    }

    public String getStatus()
    {
        return myRow.getStringColumn("status");

    }
    public void setStatus(String status)
    {
        myRow.setColumn("status", status);
        modified = true;
    }

    public String getSource()
    {
        return myRow.getStringColumn("source");

    }
    public void setSource(String source)
    {
        myRow.setColumn("source", source);
        modified = true;
    }

    public String getLang()
    {
        return myRow.getStringColumn("lang");

    }
    public void setLang(String lang)
    {
        myRow.setColumn("lang", lang);
        modified = true;
    }

    /**
     * Create a new metadata scheme
     *
     * @param context
     *            DSpace context object
     */
    public static Scheme create(Context context) throws SQLException,
            AuthorizeException
    {
        // authorized?
        if (!AuthorizeManager.isAdmin(context))
        {
            throw new AuthorizeException(
                    "You must be an admin to create an Metadata Scheme");
        }

        // Create a table row
        TableRow row = DatabaseManager.create(context, "scheme");

        Scheme e = new Scheme(context, row);

        e.setIdentifier(AuthorityObject.createIdentifier());

        log.info(LogManager.getHeader(context, "create_scheme", "metadata_scheme_id="
                + e.getID()));

        context.addEvent(new Event(Event.CREATE, Constants.SCHEME, e.getID(), null));

        return e;
    }
    /**
     * Create a new metadata scheme
     *
     * @param context
     *            DSpace context object
     */
    public static Scheme create(Context context,String identifier) throws SQLException,
            AuthorizeException
    {
        // authorized?
        if (!AuthorizeManager.isAdmin(context))
        {
            throw new AuthorizeException(
                    "You must be an admin to create an Metadata Scheme");
        }

        // Create a table row
        TableRow row = DatabaseManager.create(context, "scheme");

        Scheme e = new Scheme(context, row);

        e.setIdentifier(identifier);
        log.info(LogManager.getHeader(context, "create_scheme", "metadata_scheme_id="
                + e.getID()));

        context.addEvent(new Event(Event.CREATE, Constants.SCHEME, e.getID(), null));

        return e;
    }
    /**
     * get the ID of the scheme object
     *
     * @return id
     */
    public int getID()
    {
        return myRow.getIntColumn("id");
    }

    /**
     * find the scheme by its ID
     *
     * @param context
     * @param id
     */
    public static Scheme find(Context context, int id) throws SQLException
    {
        // First check the cache
        Scheme fromCache = (Scheme) context.fromCache(Scheme.class, id);

        if (fromCache != null)
        {
            return fromCache;
        }

        TableRow row = DatabaseManager.find(context, "scheme", id);

        if (row == null)
        {
            return null;
        }
        else
        {
            return new Scheme(context, row);
        }
    }

    /**
     * Find the scheme by its name - assumes name is unique
     *
     * @param context
     * @param identifier
     *
     * @return the named Scheme, or null if not found
     */
    public static Scheme findByIdentifier(Context context, String identifier)
            throws SQLException
    {
        TableRowIterator iterator = DatabaseManager.query(context,"select * from scheme where identifier = '"+identifier+"'");

        if (!iterator.hasNext())
        {
            return null;
        }
        else
        {
            TableRow row = iterator.next();
            // First check the cache
            Scheme fromCache = (Scheme) context.fromCache(Scheme.class, row.getIntColumn("id"));

            if (fromCache != null)
            {
                return fromCache;
            }
            else
            {
                return new Scheme(context,row);
            }
        }
    }

    /**
     * Finds all schemes in the site
     *
     * @param context
     *            DSpace context
     * @param sortField
     *            field to sort by -- Scheme.ID or Scheme.NAME
     *
     * @return array of all schemes in the site
     */
    public static Scheme[] findAll(Context context, int sortField)
            throws SQLException
    {
        String s;

        switch (sortField)
        {
            case ID:
                s = "concept_scheme_id";

                break;

            case NAME:
                s = "name";

                break;

            default:
                s = "name";
        }

        // NOTE: The use of 's' in the order by clause can not cause an SQL
        // injection because the string is derived from constant values above.
        TableRowIterator rows = DatabaseManager.queryTable(
                context, "scheme",
                "SELECT * FROM scheme ORDER BY "+s);

        try
        {
            List<TableRow> gRows = rows.toList();

            Scheme[] schemes = new Scheme[gRows.size()];

            for (int i = 0; i < gRows.size(); i++)
            {
                TableRow row = gRows.get(i);

                // First check the cache
                Scheme fromCache = (Scheme) context.fromCache(Scheme.class, row
                        .getIntColumn("id"));

                if (fromCache != null)
                {
                    schemes[i] = fromCache;
                }
                else
                {
                    schemes[i] = new Scheme(context, row);
                }
            }

            return schemes;
        }
        finally
        {
            if (rows != null)
            {
                rows.close();
            }
        }
    }

    /**
     * Find the schemes that match the search query across concept_scheme_id or name
     *
     * @param context
     *            DSpace context
     * @param query
     *            The search string
     *
     * @return array of Scheme objects
     */
    public static Scheme[] search(Context context, String query)
            throws SQLException
    {
        return search(context, query, -1, -1);
    }

    /**
     * Find the schemes that match the search query across concept_scheme_id or name
     *
     * @param context
     *            DSpace context
     * @param query
     *            The search string
     * @param offset
     *            Inclusive offset
     * @param limit
     *            Maximum number of matches returned
     *
     * @return array of Scheme objects
     */
    public static Scheme[] search(Context context, String query, int offset, int limit)
            throws SQLException
    {
        String params = "%"+query.toLowerCase()+"%";
        StringBuffer queryBuf = new StringBuffer();
        queryBuf.append("SELECT * FROM scheme WHERE id = ? OR ");
        queryBuf.append("LOWER(identifier) like ? ORDER BY id, created ASC ");

        // Add offset and limit restrictions - Oracle requires special code
        if ("oracle".equals(ConfigurationManager.getProperty("db.name")))
        {
            // First prepare the query to generate row numbers
            if (limit > 0 || offset > 0)
            {
                queryBuf.insert(0, "SELECT /*+ FIRST_ROWS(n) */ rec.*, ROWNUM rnum  FROM (");
                queryBuf.append(") ");
            }

            // Restrict the number of rows returned based on the limit
            if (limit > 0)
            {
                queryBuf.append("rec WHERE rownum<=? ");
                // If we also have an offset, then convert the limit into the maximum row number
                if (offset > 0)
                {
                    limit += offset;
                }
            }

            // Return only the records after the specified offset (row number)
            if (offset > 0)
            {
                queryBuf.insert(0, "SELECT * FROM (");
                queryBuf.append(") WHERE rnum>?");
            }
        }
        else
        {
            if (limit > 0)
            {
                queryBuf.append(" LIMIT ? ");
            }

            if (offset > 0)
            {
                queryBuf.append(" OFFSET ? ");
            }
        }

        String dbquery = queryBuf.toString();

        // When checking against the concept-id, make sure the query can be made into a number
        Integer int_param;
        try {
            int_param = Integer.valueOf(query);
        }
        catch (NumberFormatException e) {
            int_param = Integer.valueOf(-1);
        }

        // Create the parameter array, including limit and offset if part of the query
        Object[] paramArr = new Object[] {int_param,params,params,params};
        if (limit > 0 && offset > 0)
        {
            paramArr = new Object[]{int_param, params,limit, offset};
        }
        else if (limit > 0)
        {
            paramArr = new Object[]{int_param,params,  limit};
        }
        else if (offset > 0)
        {
            paramArr = new Object[]{int_param,params,  offset};
        }

        TableRowIterator rows =
                DatabaseManager.query(context, dbquery, paramArr);

        try
        {
            List<TableRow> schemeRows = rows.toList();
            Scheme[] schemes = new Scheme[schemeRows.size()];

            for (int i = 0; i < schemeRows.size(); i++)
            {
                TableRow row = schemeRows.get(i);

                // First check the cache
                Scheme fromCache = (Scheme) context.fromCache(Scheme.class, row
                        .getIntColumn("id"));

                if (fromCache != null)
                {
                    schemes[i] = fromCache;
                }
                else
                {
                    schemes[i] = new Scheme(context, row);
                }
            }
            return schemes;
        }
        finally
        {
            if (rows != null)
            {
                rows.close();
            }
        }
    }

    /**
     * Returns the total number of schemes returned by a specific query, without the overhead
     * of creating the Scheme objects to store the results.
     *
     * @param context
     *            DSpace context
     * @param query
     *            The search string
     *
     * @return the number of schemes matching the query
     */
    public static int searchResultCount(Context context, String query)
            throws SQLException
    {
        String dbquery = "%"+query.toLowerCase()+"%";
        Long count;

        // When checking against the scheme-id, make sure the query can be made into a number
        Integer int_param;
        try {
            int_param = Integer.valueOf(query);
        }
        catch (NumberFormatException e) {
            int_param = Integer.valueOf(-1);
        }

        // Get all the schemes that match the query
        TableRow row = DatabaseManager.querySingle(context,
                "SELECT count(*) as schemecount FROM scheme WHERE id = ? OR " +
                        "LOWER(identifier) like ?",
                new Object[] {int_param,dbquery});

        // use getIntColumn for Oracle count data
        if ("oracle".equals(ConfigurationManager.getProperty("db.name")))
        {
            count = Long.valueOf(row.getIntColumn("schemecount"));
        }
        else  //getLongColumn works for postgres
        {
            count = Long.valueOf(row.getLongColumn("schemecount"));
        }

        return count.intValue();
    }

    /**
     * Delete a scheme
     *
     */
    public void delete() throws SQLException
    {
        // FIXME: authorizations

        // Remove from cache
        myContext.removeCached(this, getID());
        // Remove metadata
        DatabaseManager.updateQuery(myContext,
                "DELETE FROM SchemeMetadataValue WHERE parent_id= ? ",
                getID());
        Concept[] concepts = getConcepts();
        for(Concept concept : concepts)
        {
            concept.delete();
        }
        // Remove ourself
        DatabaseManager.delete(myContext, myRow);

        log.info(LogManager.getHeader(myContext, "delete_scheme", "scheme_id="
                + getID()));
    }

    /**
     * Return true if other is the same Scheme as
     * this object, false otherwise
     *
     * @param obj
     *            object to compare to
     *
     * @return true if object passed in represents the same scheme
     *         as this object
     */
    @Override
    public boolean equals(Object obj)
    {
        if (obj == null)
        {
            return false;
        }
        if (getClass() != obj.getClass())
        {
            return false;
        }
        final Scheme other = (Scheme) obj;
        if(this.getID() != other.getID())
        {
            return false;
        }
        return true;
    }

    @Override
    public int hashCode()
    {
        int hash = 7;
        hash = 59 * hash + (this.myRow != null ? this.myRow.hashCode() : 0);
        return hash;
    }

    public int getType()
    {
        return Constants.SCHEME;
    }

    public String getHandle()
    {
        return null;
    }

    @Override
    public String getName() {
        return this.getMetadata("dc","title",null,"*") + "(" + this.getIdentifier() + ")";
    }

    public Date getLastModified()
    {
        Date myDate = myRow.getDateColumn("modified");

        if (myDate == null)
        {
            myDate = new Date();
        }

        return myDate;
    }
    public void setLastModified(Date date)
    {
        Date myDate = myRow.getDateColumn("modified");

        if (date != null)
        {
            myRow.setColumn("modified", date);
            modified = true;
        }
    }

    public Concept[] getConcepts() throws SQLException
    {
        List<Concept> concepts = new ArrayList<Concept>();

        // Get the table rows
        TableRowIterator tri = DatabaseManager.queryTable(
                myContext,"concept",
                "SELECT concept.* FROM concept, scheme2concept,concept2term,term WHERE " +
                        "scheme2concept.concept_id=concept.id " +
                        "AND scheme2concept.scheme_id= ? AND concept2term.concept_id=concept.id AND concept2term.role_id=1 AND concept2term.term_id=term.id ORDER BY term.literalform",
                getID());

        // Make Concept objects
        try
        {
            while (tri.hasNext())
            {
                TableRow row = tri.next();

                // First check the cache
                Concept fromCache = (Concept) myContext.fromCache(
                        Concept.class, row.getIntColumn("id"));

                if (fromCache != null)
                {
                    concepts.add(fromCache);
                }
                else
                {
                    concepts.add(new Concept(myContext, row));
                }
            }
        }
        finally
        {
            // close the TableRowIterator to free up resources
            if (tri != null)
            {
                tri.close();
            }
        }

        // Put them in an array
        Concept[] conceptArray = new Concept[concepts.size()];
        conceptArray = (Concept[]) concepts.toArray(conceptArray);

        return conceptArray;
    }

    public String getAttribute(String field)
    {
        String metadata = myRow.getStringColumn(field);
        return (metadata == null) ? "" : metadata;
    }

    /**
     * Add an exisiting collection to the community
     *
     * @param c
     *            collection to add
     */
    public void addConcept(Concept c) throws SQLException,
            AuthorizeException
    {
        // Check authorisation
        AuthorizeManager.isAdmin(myContext);

        log.info(LogManager.getHeader(myContext, "add_concept",
                "scheme_id=" + getID() + ",concept_id=" + c.getID()));

        // Find out if mapping exists
        TableRowIterator tri = DatabaseManager.queryTable(myContext,
                "scheme2concept",
                "SELECT * FROM scheme2concept WHERE " +
                        "scheme_id= ? AND concept_id= ? ",getID(),c.getID());

        try
        {
            if (!tri.hasNext())
            {
                // No existing mapping, so add one
                TableRow mappingRow = DatabaseManager.row("scheme2concept");

                mappingRow.setColumn("scheme_id", getID());
                mappingRow.setColumn("concept_id", c.getID());

                DatabaseManager.insert(myContext, mappingRow);
            }
        }
        finally
        {
            // close the TableRowIterator to free up resources
            if (tri != null)
            {
                tri.close();
            }
        }
    }
    public void removeConcept(Concept c) throws SQLException{
        // Check authorisation
        AuthorizeManager.isAdmin(myContext);

        log.info(LogManager.getHeader(myContext, "add_concept",
                "scheme_id=" + getID() + ",concept_id=" + c.getID()));

        // Find out if mapping exists
        TableRowIterator tri = DatabaseManager.queryTable(myContext,
                "scheme2concept",
                "SELECT * FROM scheme2concept WHERE " +
                        "scheme_id= ? AND concept_id= ? ",getID(),c.getID());

        try
        {
            if (!tri.hasNext())
            {
                // No existing mapping, so add one
                TableRow mappingRow = DatabaseManager.row("scheme2concept");

                mappingRow.setColumn("scheme_id", getID());
                mappingRow.setColumn("concept_id", c.getID());

                DatabaseManager.insert(myContext, mappingRow);

                c.delete();
            }
        }
        finally
        {
            // close the TableRowIterator to free up resources
            if (tri != null)
            {
                tri.close();
            }
        }
    }
    public void removeConcepts() throws SQLException{
        // Check authorisation
        AuthorizeManager.isAdmin(myContext);

        log.info(LogManager.getHeader(myContext, "remove_concept",
                "scheme_id=" + getID()));

        Concept[] concepts = getConcepts();
        for(Concept concept : concepts)
        {
            removeConcept(concept);
        }
    }

    public Concept createConcept() throws SQLException, AuthorizeException, NoSuchAlgorithmException {
        Concept concept = Concept.create(this.myContext);
        Date date = new Date();
        concept.setLastModified(date);
        concept.setCreated(date);
        concept.setLang(I18nUtil.getDefaultLocale().getLanguage());
        concept.setTopConcept(true);
        concept.setStatus(Concept.Status.CANDIDATE);
        this.addConcept(concept);
        return concept;
    }

    public Concept createConcept(String identifier) throws SQLException, AuthorizeException, NoSuchAlgorithmException {

        Concept concept = Concept.create(this.myContext, identifier);

        Date date = new Date();
        concept.setLastModified(date);
        concept.setCreated(date);
        concept.setLang(I18nUtil.getDefaultLocale().getLanguage());
        concept.setTopConcept(true);
        concept.setStatus(Concept.Status.CANDIDATE);

        this.addConcept(concept);

        return concept;
    }

}

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To 1031 or not to 1031…that is the question. Back in the real estate boom of 2005-2008 the 1031 exchange was an often used tax strategy by real estate investors looking to avoid the tax when selling highly appreciated properties. However, due to the "Great Recession" at the end of the boom, the 1031 strategy got put on the back burner of most taxpayers minds as worries of job security, declines in retirement accounts, and economic instability became the soup de jour.
However, Americans are known for their resilience and now, almost a decade after that near-fatal collapse of the economy, the sun has come back out again. Property values are up and again investors are looking for creative ways to get around the state and capital gains tax.
Bottom line, the 1031 exchange has proven to be one of the most effective ways to save tax dollars today!
Most simply put a 1031 exchange occurs when a taxpayer sells a property and buys another piece of real estate of equal or greater value. Sounds simple right? Well, this is where it get's fun.
You can sell one property and buy 3 (or more actually), so as long as what you buy in total is equal to or greater than what you sold.
You can sell 3 (or more actually) and buy one property, so long as it's equal to or greater than the sum of what you sold.
Both properties you sell and purchase must be in the U.S.
If you noticed, the law is call the 1031 "exchange". Well, where in the world are you going to find a seller that wants your property and is willing to 'exchange' it and help you with your 1031? You have a better chance of winning the lottery- right?
So to help smooth the way for a qualifying exchange, the IRS allows for a something called a Qualified Intermediary ("QI"). This is a third-party that must be used to 'hold' the money the seller receives from the sale of the property, until the buyer pulls the trigger and buys the 'replacement' property.
The QI acts as the "referee" in the 1031 exchange, making sure all the rules are followed.
Just like in sports there are good refs and bad refs. A bad QI can blow up the whole transaction causing you to pay tax you would not have otherwise planned on paying, similar to the no call when Michael Jordan pushed off Bryon Russell to get open and score the championship winning points in game 6 of the 1998 NBA finals. Unfortunately, the 1998 Utah Jazz squad didn't have a referee looking out for their best interest. Make sure you have a good QI on your side when completed a 1031.
In the diagram above, it shows a seller finding a buyer to pay the highest price for their property and the QI 'holding' the cash as they wait for the 'exchange' to unfold.
Then the Seller must act within 45 days to identify what property or properties it hopes to buy in the exchange. This is called the "Exchange Period". The Seller doesn't have to 'close' on the purchase within 45 days, but just let the IRS know what the plan is. The QI documents this process for you if the IRS was to come knocking on your door.
After the Exchange Period is over, the Seller must close on the purchase of the new or replacement property within 135 days (essentially 180 days from the date of the sale). This is called the "Replacement Period". The IRS doesn't mind allowing for the exchange, but it doesn't want you to drag it on…thus it creates these two timing rules so you move it along and close.
A good QI will be very clear about what needs to happen by what dates. Second, you have 180 days to close on the new property. Anything that occurs outside these 2 dates will result in a disqualified 1031 exchange.
There are no taxes- for now. That's the beauty of the 1031. However, what you did do is 'defer' the taxes. The gain you didn't have to pay taxes on is allocated to the property or properties you purchased. Thus, you have to come up with another 1031 or strategy to avoid the tax someday in the future.
When you successfully complete a 1031 exchange your tax accountant will fill out a special form with the IRS and attach it to your tax return. This form will give the appropriate dates and the appropriate amounts of your "carryover basis" of the new property. It will also show any amount of taxable gain from the transaction.
Not using a QI. Having the QI set up is essential for the transaction because the IRS requires that the Seller does not touch the money from the sale to Buyer. If the Seller touches the money, the 1031 is blown up. You cannot achieve a successful 1031 exchange without a QI. Furthermore, a QI cannot be just any Joe Blow off the street. They have to be a company that deals specifically with 1031 exchanges.
Your 1031 exchanges straddles two years and you fail the exchange. Say you sell your old property on Dec 1, 2017. Your 180 days ends after the April 15 due date of your 2017 tax return, what happens? The IRS rule states that the 1031 exchange is to be reported in the year that the 1031 exchange BEGINS. In this case if you don't close on your new property until after April 15, which is likely, you will have to file for an extension of time to file your tax return because the 1031 must be reported on your 2017 tax return. Take precautions by paying an estimate tax payment if you think there is a chance the 1031 could fail.
The purchase price of the exchange property or properties isn't equal to or greater than what you sold. If the new property isn't as valuable as the old property you've defeated the purpose of deferring the gain.
Beware of State rules. The "1031 exchange" comes from code section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code aka the tax code. It is the federal tax code. Much to the dismay of tax accountants everywhere, not all states follow all rules of the federal tax code. If you're seeking to do a 1031 exchange take a moment to find out what your state rules are. If you're in Pennsylvania, you're out of luck as they are the only state that doesn't recognize the 1031 exchange rules in some form or another.
Beware of "Boot." In a 1031 exchange you actually have an interesting choice. You can choose to take some money out when you sell the original property. If you choose to do so you will have to pay tax on the amount of cash you receive. This, by itself, doesn't blow up the 1031 exchange.
Your gain is deferred, not exempt! This means if you sell the 1031 property at a later date you will pay tax on that sale as if the original 1031 didn't take place. There is potentially one exception to this rule. If you successfully complete a 1031 exchange and subsequently die, the new property will receive a "step-up" in basis. At the sale of the property your heirs will enjoy the benefit of that step up and may potentially pay zero tax from the sale.
The 1031 exchange can be a great tax strategy and is available to everyone who has the right property in place. Especially since the economy is currently in an upswing now is the best time to consider "upgrading" your portfolio through a 1031 exchange.
Pay attention to the rules and avoid the pitfalls. The best piece of advice I could give is that you contact your tax advisor prior to starting the 1031 exchange transaction. Press them for information to ensure you are doing things correctly, and even get a referral for a good QI.
Rick Taylor is a Tax Manager and Certified Public Accountant (CPA) at the home office of Kohler & Eyre CPAs, LLP. Rick's practice areas include small business and individual tax planning with an emphasis on entrepreneurship and real estate. Rick previously worked in the tax department at Barlow & Douglas, LLP in Las Vegas, Nevada, and is currently married with 7 children living in Cedar City, Utah.


BLACK. I know we're in the middle of summer and all, but all I can think about is fall! Since it's way too hot right now to actually wear fall garments I'm rebelling by wearing all black, hehe. This amazing knitted lace top is from swedish brand Dagmar's pre-fall 2012 collection and it's one of my favorite pieces at the moment, delicate yet totally badass!
DAGMAR Irena lace top (here). ZARA pencil skirt (old, but similar here). CÉLINE audrey sunglasses (similar here). ZARA silver heels (old, but similar here). ZARA leopard clutch (old, but similar here & here). MICHAEL KORS watch (similar here & here).
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love the lace top with that clutch!
Stunning photos!!! You look amazing!! Love the clutch!!!
The print on the bag is awesome! It goes really well with the bracelet!
Plus the glasses are so Audrey Hepburn!
I'm drooling over your knitted top and leopard print clutch! Love this outfit!
Love your lip colour. Do you mind sharing which brand & colour it is?
Beautiful pictures! Love this top!
The way you've paired the top and the skirt it actually looks like a dress, which makes it so versatile. Those silver shoes are great, they could bring sparkle to any outfit.
Amazing knitted top, perfect for now & will see you through to Fall.
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love the sheerness of the top!
Such a gorgeous dress!! You look stunning!
I'm excited for fall too!
Good dress. And of course I love your shoes that always with you.
This top is sooo cool!!!
Loving your watch with this look – well suited to the leopard print!
Beautiful lace top, beautiful girl!
Lovel lace top and very nice clutch!
the lace top looks great on you!
Love your outfit! Verry pretty!
I love this look! Lace and leopard together always looks fierce and feisty!
Just wondering where you got the bra from? I love its details!
Black is always trendy. And blondes always look good inblack:D Thumbs up for the styling!
Like how you have your look and links so if we want one of the pieces we can get it :) nice look.
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Relly amazing dear..love your style!!
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Beautiful look and what an awesome top!
You look so amazing in that dress!
Love the lace top and silver heels.
this top is all kinds of amazing. even though you're over summer you sure are embracing it beautifully!
Beautiful details in the top.
That knit top is so gorgeous! You look amazing in black so I don't blame you for wearing it, but I definitely have patience to wait for fall — I feel like summer has just arrived!
I fall in love with the animal prints trend!
You look so pretty and stylish!!!
Black and leopard is always a winning combination for you!
So chic, you look stunning!!!
I understand you : black color is always great in any season! Your dress is amazing!
Love the clutch and the sunglasses!
This top is more than perfect!
Love the glasses! The top is also awesome!:) the 7th picture is sooo cool!
Such a great look- glamorous, but cool and edgy too!
I love lace and I love that amazing lace top!!
You should have a look at my blog, I keep an updated site with the latest fashion and tips!
The combination of leopard print and black always looks so chic! I love your pre-fall style!
you look fabulous! love that clutch!
Wooooooow you look so pretty, what a great look!
I love your outfit, but i don't like the combination of the watch and your shoes. I don't like silver and gold toghter. But the dress… LOVE!
I like the sunglasses a lot !
Love this whole look! I have the Audreys as well and it is one of my favorite pairs, so classy.


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Q: how to protect a folder using password in ubuntu 20.04 I have tried installing both cryptkeeper and gnome-encfs-manager but it was showing unable to locate the packages. Can anyone please help me in installing any one of them or suggest a new one

A: I took the easy way to encrypt my files.  I installed the snap 7zip and made an archive of my files and encrypted them with a strong password at the time of zip creation.
Works for what I need it for just a bunch of files I need to access one at a time because I can just double click the one I want from within the archive.

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Aid Delivery Mission benefit. Folk punk night with Giz Medium and Captain Chaos.
By: börek - May 1st, 2016 Filed under: Benefiet, Muziek, Volkseten/Voku
Thursday May 19th 2016, Aid Delivery Mission Benefit with an update by activists from Aid Delivery Mission, recently back from Greece. Then, folk punk night with Giz Medium and Captain Chaos. Volkseten Vegazulu, 7pm. Music from 8:30pm till 10pm! Donations welcome.
Aid Delivery Mission: http://aiddeliverymission.org/
Your Support is Needed. All donations and support help Aid Delivery Mission deliver aid to some of the most vulnerable people in Europe. The Mission: An ever changing and chaotic refugee crisis calls for a flexible approach, therefore we are combining an extensive experience of mobile kitchens and providing food, with our ability to reflect on what is needed, where and when.
Thousands of people are stuck around various borders in unsupported makeshift camps, so far the winter has been forgiving, but undoubtedly that will change.
We are based on voluntary work depending on donations, but we need help, especially financial support to cover transport costs and food supplies.
CAPTAIN CHAOS is Chris Clavin from GHOST MICE (and plan-it-x records) playing solo. Captain Chaos started as a song-a-day project, in which Chris tried to write and record a song a day. The idea was to write and record the most honest version of the song. This turned into eight full length
albums. CAPTAIN CHAOS is from Bloomington Indiana. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Clavin
GIZ MEDIUM is a zine writer (cheap toys) and punk/folk singer/songwriter living in Marseille. He has toured Europe a few times.
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Tyler Zeller
Grizzlies Sign Tyler Zeller
April 5th, 2019 at 9:53am CST by Luke Adams
9:53am: The Grizzlies have made it official, announcing Zeller's signing in a press release.
8:44am: The Grizzlies are signing veteran center Tyler Zeller for the rest of the season, reports ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski (via Twitter). The release of shooting guard Dusty Hannahs created the roster spot necessary to add Zeller.
Zeller, 29, has logged 408 career NBA games over the course of seven seasons, but has spent most of the 2018/19 campaign as a free agent. After being waived by the Bucks in the preseason, the big man's only NBA action this season came in March when he signed a 10-day contract with Atlanta and appeared briefly in two games for the Hawks.
The Grizzlies had signed Hannahs via a hardship exception and continue to qualify for that exception because they have four players who have missed at least three consecutive games and remain sidelined. As such, Zeller will become Memphis' 16th man. And, as Chris Herrington of The Daily Memphian observes (via Twitter), once Zeller plays, the Grizzlies will tie an NBA record by using their 28th player this season.
While the decision to replace a young developmental player with a veteran for the final few days of the season may appear odd for a lottery-bound team, both of the Grizzlies' centers are currently on the shelf — Jonas Valanciunas is out for the season with an ankle injury, while Joakim Noah continues to be listed as day-to-day with a knee injury.
Plus, despite their place in the standings, the Grizzlies are still very focused on winning games to finish the season. The team would like to make sure its top-eight protected 2018 first-round pick conveys to Boston this year so it doesn't carry over to the 2020 draft. Currently, the Grizzlies are tied for sixth in the reverse standings at 31-47, but the Mavericks (31-47), Wizards (32-47), and Pelicans (32-47) are bunched up with them, creating a path out of the lottery's top eight if they can finish strong.
Assuming it's finalized today, Zeller's rest-of-season contract will carry a modest cap hit of $51,725, keeping Memphis out of tax territory.
Dusty Hannahs
Tyler Zeller Signs 10-Day Deal With Hawks
March 8th, 2019 at 10:14am CST by Luke Adams
MARCH 8: The signing is official, the Hawks announced in an email.
MARCH 7: The Hawks have reached an agreement with Tyler Zeller and will sign the free agent center to a 10-day contract, league sources tell ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski (Twitter link). According to Wojnarowski, the deal is expected to be finalized on Friday.
Zeller, 29, spent six seasons in the NBA after being drafted 17th overall in 2012, but was waived by the Bucks in October and had yet to catch on with a new team. In 66 total games last season for Brooklyn and Milwaukee, the veteran seven-footer recorded 6.7 PPG and 4.6 RPG with a career-high .560 FG% in 16.8 minutes per contest.
Zeller will provide the Hawks with some added frontcourt depth at a time when the team is dealing with a handful of injuries to its big men. Omari Spellman has been ruled out for most or all of March with an ankle injury, Miles Plumlee hasn't played since December due to a knee issue, and Dewayne Dedmon (knee) and Alex Poythress (ankle) are also dealing with nagging health problems.
The Hawks have been using their last two roster spots recently to audition players on 10-day deals. Jordan Sibert was signed to a single 10-day contract and hasn't been brought back, while B.J. Johnson is currently on a 10-day pact of his own that runs through Sunday. With Zeller and Johnson under contract, Atlanta will have a full roster, but the team could open up two spots when those deals expire.
Zeller's 10-day contract will carry a cap hit of approximately $85K for the Hawks.
And-Ones: Team USA, Jefferson, Jennings, Bass
November 22nd, 2018 at 8:00pm CST by Luke Adams
With another round of World Cup qualifiers scheduled to begin next week, USA Basketball has officially announced its latest 12-man roster for games against Argentina (November 29) and Uruguay (December 2). The roster is made up primarily of G League players, though NBA free agents Tyler Zeller, Jarnell Stokes, and Eric Moreland are also on the squad. Other former NBA players on the roster include Chasson Randle, DeAndre Liggins, and John Jenkins.
With one more qualifying window scheduled for February after next week's set of games, Team USA is in prime position to secure a spot in the 2019 World Cup. Team USA currently has a 7-1 record in qualifying contests, which puts the club in a tie with Argentina for first place in Group E. Puerto Rico and Uruguay are tied for third at 5-3. The top three teams in the group will earn spots in the World Cup, and the fourth-place team will have a chance to qualify as well.
Let's round up a few more odds and ends from around the basketball world…
With some help from ESPN's Dave McMenamin, longtime NBA forward Richard Jefferson published a piece on ESPN.com this week, sharing some of his memories from his NBA career and discussing his move into broadcasting.
After becoming a free agent this week, veteran guard Brandon Jennings may take the G League route as he tries to work his way back into the NBA, tweets Keith Smith of Yahoo Sports. However, Smith notes that nothing's official yet.
Smith also checks in a pair of former NBA forward playing in China, reporting (via Twitter) that Brandon Bass is hoping to return to the NBA later in 2018/19, once the Chinese Basketball Association season ends. Jared Sullinger is also putting up huge numbers in China and is in good shape, according to Smith, who tweets that the former Celtic may be ready for another shot in the NBA.
Former Trail Blazers guard Tim Quarterman signed this week with Israeli team Ironi Naharyia, per his agency Prostep Sports (Twitter link). Quarterman was waived by the Rockets this past April.
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Bucks Waive Tyler Zeller
October 13th, 2018 at 5:00pm CST by Luke Adams
The Bucks have waived veteran center Tyler Zeller, according to Matt Velazquez of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Twitter link). The move leaves Milwaukee one cut shy of reaching the regular season roster limit.
Zeller, the 27th overall pick in the 2012 draft, began his career with two years in Cleveland before spending three seasons in Boston. In 2017/18, he appeared in 66 games for the Nets and Bucks, recording overall averages of 6.7 PPG and 4.6 RPG in 16.8 minutes per contest.
The contract Zeller signed in the summer of 2017 was a two-year deal, but the second year was non-guaranteed, so his hold on a roster spot in Milwaukee was always precarious. He'll become an unrestricted free agent if he clears waivers on Monday.
With one more cut still to come, Tim Frazier and Christian Wood appear to be vying for the Bucks' final roster spot.
Bucks Notes: Wood, Muhammad, Budenholzer, New Arena
September 29th, 2018 at 10:00pm CST by Arthur Hill
Christian Wood appears to have the advantage in the battle for the Bucks' final roster spot based on his performance in today's intrasquad scrimmage, according to Matt Velazquez of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The team entered training camp with 14 guaranteed contracts and four players competing for one position: Wood, Shabazz Muhammad, Tim Frazier and Tyler Zeller.
Wood, who signed with the Bucks last week, stood out today with several offensive rebounds, a few 3-pointers and a steady performance on defense. He has been trying to earn an NBA job since leaving Nevada-Las Vegas in 2015, but has played in just 30 combined games with the Sixers and Hornets.
Muhammad, who came to Milwaukee in March after being waived by the Timberwolves, was also impressive enough to get noticed by Khris Middleton.
"C-Wood and Bazz, they're competing for a roster spot and you could tell by the way they played," Middleton said. "They were everywhere."
There's more Bucks news to pass along, all courtesy of Velazquez:
New coach Mike Budenholzer's philosophy was on display in the scrimmage as even the centers were taking a healthy number of 3-pointers. Brook Lopez made three from long distance in a 4 1/2-minute stretch and Wood impressed with his outside marksmanship as well. Even John Henson, who has taken just 13 shots from 3-point range in his career, was experimenting with them. "We're encouraging a lot of spacing, guys having a lot of confidence," Budenholzer said. "It felt like we shot a ton of them."
The Bucks are hoping to use their bench more than in past seasons, and today's action suggests there are a lot of players who can contribute. Ersan Ilyasova and Pat Connaughton, who both signed as free agents over the summer, provide two more outside shooting threats. Rookie Donte DiVincenzo looked promising and holdovers Tony Snell, Matthew Dellavedova and Thon Maker seemed more comfortable in Budenholzer's new system.
The scrimmage was the first event at the Bucks' new Fiserv Forum, and the noise level was noticeable, even though the building was only partially filled. Players are hoping the new arena will provide a greater homecourt advantage than the old Bradley Center.
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Shabazz Muhammad
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Bucks Notes: Ilyasova, Parker, Lopez, Zeller
July 8th, 2018 at 8:37pm CST by Chris Crouse
The Bucks are thrilled to have Ersan Ilyasova back on the squad after three seasons without the former second-round pick.
"Ersan is a high IQ player, he can shoot the ball so he gives Giannis and the rest of the team space," GM Jon Horst said (via the Behind the Buck Pass' Twitter feed). "He's competitive, he's tough, and he knows our system, he knows our community, he knows our players. He was a guy we focused on in free agency, and we'll be excited to add him."
Milwaukee agreed to terms on a three-year, $21MM deal as free agency began last weekend. Here's more from Milwaukee:
Horst discussed the Jabari Parker's pending restricted free agency during an appearance on NBATV (h/t Adam McGee of Behind the Buck Pass). "We've had great conversations [with Parker and his agent], we're in contact every day. I think the market will dictate some of it, but we'll continue to work on it and we'll see how it turns out," Horst said.
Kevin Pelton of ESPN.com examines why Brook Lopez didn't fetch a more lucrative deal than the one-year, $3.4MM contract he agreed to with the Bucks. While Lopez will provide Milwaukee with a proven scorer in the paint, his lack of foot speed will make it difficult for him to have a defensive impact. Pelton notes that the big man's ability to shoot from behind the arc will help the team space the floor on offense.
The arrival of Lopez likely means Tyler Zeller's time in Milwaukee will come to an end, Pelton speculates in the same piece. Zeller's $1.9MM salary is non-guaranteed and the Bucks will have to be careful in the margins if they plan on making an offer to Parker without going into the luxury tax. If the Bucks waive both Zeller and Brandon Jennings, whose $2.2MM salary does not become guaranteed until August 1, they'd have approximately $11.5MM of financial wiggle room below the luxury tax line.
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Central Notes: Robinson, Pacers' Plans, Thomas, Bucks Cap
The addition of swingman Glenn Robinson III filled the Pistons' biggest need this offseason, according to Keith Langlois of Pistons.com. The Pistons didn't anticipate an early commitment but a phone call from new coach Dwane Casey as the start of free agency helped to seal the deal with the ex-Pacers wing. Robinson received a two-year, $8.3MM contract. "We didn't expect we would get Glenn that quickly," senior advisor Ed Stefanski said. "We felt getting the two-year commitment was huge to us. To find a young wing who can make a shot, they're hard to find in the league. When the opportunity came up that quickly, we felt we had to make a move. If it wasn't for him, we would still be out there looking for a guy."
In other news involving Central Division teams:
Pacers GM Kevin Pritchard hopes to use a majority of next summer's cap space on his own free agents, Mark Monteith of Pacers.com reports. Rotation players Thaddeus Young, Darren Collison, Cory Joseph, Bojan Bogdanovic, and Tyreke Evans could all be free agents next summer, which would free up as much as $57MM in cap space, Monteith notes. But Pritchard would prefer to use most of the money to re-sign some of those players, as he told Monteith. "We have the season like we want to have, our free agents will be the priority," he said. "I think this team has a chance to grow this year. … We already know these guys. They become our priority in free agency."
Rookie second-round pick Khyri Thomas could get playing time with the Pistons through his defensive prowess, Rod Beard of the Detroit News writes. The swingman out of Creighton views himself as a defensive specialist. "When I was younger, I didn't get the ball a lot playing with older people so I just stole the ball to get it," he told Beard.
The addition of center Brook Lopez gives the Bucks 13 guaranteed contracts for next season but they're still $15MM away from being hard-capped, according to ESPN's Bobby Marks. Lopez reportedly agreed to a one-year deal on Sunday. Milwaukee still has to deal with restricted free agent Jabari Parker's status, as he remains unsigned, but they could gain more flexibility since the contracts for Tyler Zeller and Brandon Jennings are not guaranteed, Marks adds.
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Central Notes: Pistons, T. Young, Free Agents, Bucks
May 5th, 2018 at 5:14pm CST by Arthur Hill
If the Pistons are going to make changes to their coaching staff or front office, they will probably happen in the next 10 days, writes Vince Ellis of The Detroit Free Press. Preparation for the draft begins to intensify with the lottery on May 15, followed by the opening of the combine two days later. The Pistons will want to have their management issues resolved by then, even though their first-rounder is headed to the Clippers without some lottery luck.
GM Jeff Bower met with majority owner Tom Gores on Thursday, Ellis adds, amid reports that structural changes are being considered to the front office. Bower and coach/president of basketball operations Stan Van Gundy, who also met with Gores this week, are both entering the final year of their contracts.
Ellis speculates that the longer the situation drags on, the less likely it is that Van Gundy returns for another season. He notes that Gores is unhappy about the way the team has managed its salary cap, particularly with generous contracts for role players Jon Leuer [four years, $42 million] and Langston Galloway [three years, $21 million].
There's more from the Central Division:
Watching the Eastern semifinals has been a painful experience for Thaddeus Young and his Pacers teammates, relays Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype. The Indiana players are still reeling after dropping a tough seven-game series to the Cavaliers, and they believe they could be on their way to the conference finals if they had gotten by Cleveland. Young adds that he hasn't decided whether to opt out of a $13,764,045 salary for next season, but he believes the Pacers are headed for even better things. "Man, I think the sky is the limit for us," he said. "As a team, we're already pretty good, but I think we'll be so much better entering next season because we'll all have another year of experience under our belt and we won't be a new-look team that just got together anymore."
The Pacers need to add a 3-point shooter in free agency, observes J. Michael of The Indianapolis Star, who examines potential targets for this summer. Indiana should have roughly $10MM to spend, even if Young opts in, which could be enough to land Wayne Ellington, Joe Harris or Marco Belinelli.
The Bucks are in position to trim some money from their roster heading into free agency, according to Fox Sports Wisconsin. Brandon Jennings [$2,222,803], Tyler Zeller [$1,933,941] and Malcolm Brogdon [$1,544,951] all have non-guaranteed contracts for next season, although Brogdon, a former Rookie of the Year, is expected to be brought back.
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Bucks Acquire Zeller From Nets, Deal Vaughn
February 5th, 2018 at 8:04pm CST by Dana Gauruder
8:04pm: The deal is official, according to a Nets press release.
5:45pm: The Bucks will acquire center Tyler Zeller from the Nets in exchange for shooting guard Rashad Vaughn and a second-round pick, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski (Twitter links).
The Bucks will forward their second-round pick to Brooklyn in this summer's draft if it falls between 31 and 47 overall, Wojnarowski adds in a separate tweet. Otherwise, the Suns will receive it as part of the Eric Bledsoe deal. Brooklyn was mainly interested in adding the draft pick, Wojnarowski adds (Twitter link).
Milwaukee will be Zeller's fourth team. He played the last three seasons with the Celtics before signing a low-cost, two-year deal with Brooklyn. His $1.93MM contract for next season isn't guaranteed. Zeller, 28, started 33 of 42 games with the Nets this season, averaging 7.1 PPG and 4.6 RPG in 16.7 MPG.
The 7-footer provides another big body in the middle. The Bucks have utilized John Henson and Thon Maker at center for the most part and also have Marshall Plumlee in reserve.
Vaughn, who has played all three of his seasons with the Bucks, has seen spot duty this season. He's appeared in 22 games, averaging 2.7 PPG and 7.9 MPG. Vaughn, who is still just 21 years old, was the 17th overall pick of the 2015 draft. He's making $1.9MM this season and becomes an unrestricted free agent this summer.
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Sixers, Thunder Interested in Dewayne Dedmon
The Bucks, Sixers and Thunder are among the teams who have expressed interest in Dewayne Dedmon, Sean Deveney of the Sporting News reports. However, Milwaukee is no longer looking for a big man after acquiring Tyler Zeller from the Nets on Monday night, as Deveney points out (Twitter link).
The Sixers and Thunder are also searching for wing help but could trade for Dedmon to fortify their frontcourts.
Atlanta's front office would like to move numerous players but Dedmon has attracted the most attention, Deveney adds. Dedmon, who played for the Spurs last season, missed over a month of action with a left leg injury but when healthy the 7-footer has been a rotation player. He's started 21 of 34 games, averaging a career highs in scoring (10.0 PPG) and rebounding (7.7 RPG).
Dedmon has expanded his offensive game beyond the 3-point line this season and has made a healthy 38.3% of his attempts. He's likely to re-enter the free agent market after the season. Dedmon, who is making $6MM this season, has a $6.3MM player option for next season and will likely exercise it, according to Deveney.
Since Dedmon would likely only be a rental, the Hawks won't find a suitor willing to give up a first-round pick for him.
In terms of the teams reportedly interested in Dedmon, he'd serve as backup in Philadelphia's Joel Embiid or Oklahoma City's Steven Adams.
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Coronation Street is a British television soap opera first broadcast on 9 December 1960. The following is a list of characters that appeared in 1973, by order of first appearance. All characters were introduced by then series producer H. V. Kershaw. May saw the first appearance of Faye-Marie Schofield. Elaine Perkins was introduced in July. Two months later, Vera Hopkins and Tricia Hopkins arrived. While Polly Ogden made her debut in December.

Armistead Caldwell

Armistead Caldwell is the late husband of Minnie Caldwell (Margot Bryant). He "appears" only in a voice appearance, in which he is portrayed by David Casey.

A soft and gentle man, Armistead and Minnie were deeply in love throughout their brief marriage. However, this was not always the case; in 1919, during a trip to Marple Lake, Minnie left Armistead behind to walk, and he turned to Ena Sharples (Violet Carson) to advice. He fell for Ena, mainly attracted by her upfront plain speaking, a quality that Minnie did not have. He even went as far to write Ena a love letter, but Ena told Armistead to go back to Minnie, as they were meant to be. He obeyed, and Armistead married Minnie in 1925, dying ten years later.

However, in 1973, Minnie was most upset when she found said letter while cleaning Ena's flat, in preparation for Ena returning from holiday. Minnie is subsequently cold with Ena, snubbing her twice in the Rovers Return Inn. Concerned, Ena asks Lucille Hewitt (Jennifer Moss), Bet Lynch (Julie Goodyear), Rita Littlewood (Barbara Mullaney) and Norma Ford (Diana Davies) how Minnie has been behaving recently, but gets no solid response. Minnie refuses to tell Ena, her biggest hint being asking Ena if she has done anything to stop herself going to Heaven.

After concerned neighbour Emily Bishop (Eileen Derbyshire) enquired about Minnie's despondence, Minnie showed Emily the letter and broke down in tears, under the impression that Armistead and Ena had had an affair. Emily persuades Ena and Minnie to talk, and Ena assures her friend that she was little more than a shoulder to cry on. Minnie accepts this and agrees to put their differences aside. However, once they have left Minnie's house, Ena confides to Emily that Armistead's intentions were far more serious than she had let on; Emily agrees to keep quiet, and Minnie never finds out.

Faye-Marie Schofield

Faye-Marie Schofield, played by Jane Casson, made her first screen appearance on 14 May 1973. Faye-Marie is the wife of Tom Scofield, a nephew of Ena Sharples. She visits Weatherfield along with her husband to inform Ena that her brother, Tom's father, had recently died in his sleep. They then accompany some residents of Coronation Street to Woburn Abbey, much to Ena's delight.

Elaine Perkins

Elaine Perkins, played by Joanna Lumley, made her first screen appearance on 23 July 1973. Lumley was contracted to appear for eight episodes as a love interest for Ken Barlow (William Roache). She had hoped the role would lead to a longer stint, but producers had other plans for Ken. In 2009, Lumley almost reprised the role as part of a storyline that saw Ken have an affair. However, she was too busy filming on another project at the time and Stephanie Beacham was cast as Ken's lover Martha Fraser instead.

Elaine meets Ken Barlow at a party for the teaching staff of Bessie Street School. Her father, Wilfred Perkins (Wensley Pithey), introduces them to each other and they bond over their political views, despite the age gap. Elaine and Ken meet up several times as friends, but Ken soon develops feelings for her and becomes jealous of her friendships with other men. Ken tells Elaine that he is in love with her and asks her to marry him, but she turns down his proposal.

A writer for What's on TV branded Elaine a "posh girl".

Tricia Hopkins

Patricia "Tricia" Hopkins, played by Kathy Jones, made her first screen appearance on 24 September 1973. Patricia is the daughter of Idris and Vera Hopkins (Kathy Staff) and the granddaughter of Cledwin and Megan Hopkins. She first appeared in September 1973 when she was being chatted up by Ray Langton (Neville Buswell) and was eventually caught by Vera drinking in The Rovers Return.

Tricia appeared in Coronation Street again in 1974, when her grandmother Megan Hopkins viewed the Corner Shop with an interest in buying it. Tricia got a job in the Mark Brittain Warehouse across the Street and lived in the Corner Shop flat, while her Granny ran the shop with Vera and Idris, and lived in the shop accommodation below the flat. Tricia's first few months in the Street were spent trying to get Ray to notice her. Her friend Gail Potter (Helen Worth) was keen to match-make the pair, and took a polaroid just as Ray kissed Tricia. The picture was found by Granny Hopkins, who locked Tricia in her room and subjected her to a moral preaching. Idris warned Ray away from Tricia, but Ray told him there was not any relationship to speak of, except Tricia's wishful thinking.

Her main priority being to enjoy her youth, Tricia did not concern herself with her family's problems, and bemoaned the fact that despite having her own flat, she was still under their thumb. When the rest of the family left the Street after a failed attempt to blackmail shop owner Gordon Clegg (Bill Kenwright), Tricia returned to Coronation Street and convinced Gordon to rent the flat to her and Gail, with Blanche Hunt (Maggie Jones) taking over the running of the shop.

Tricia fancied herself as a man-eater, but was not interested in anything serious. She was sometimes cheeky to the older residents of the Street, who saw her as opinionated, with an especially high opinion of herself.

In 1975, when a cigarette caused the warehouse to burn down, Tricia was trapped in a toilet and rescued by Ken Barlow (William Roache). She and Gail were able to convince the Langtons to let them stay with them until the street residents were allowed to return to their homes. While jobless, the pair joined a modelling course, and became agents for the Weatherfield Heating Bureau before settling into work in the Shop.

Tricia had some high ambitions - she played Cinderella in the street's play in the Community Centre and her performance was praised in the local newspaper, although nothing came of it.

When Elsie Tanner (Pat Phoenix) returned to the Street to manage Sylvia's Separates, Tricia and Gail both asked her for the assistant's job. Elsie took on Tricia, but she and Gail decided to toss a coin to decide, and Gail won, leaving Tricia in the Corner Shop, but only a short time later Renee Bradshaw (Madge Hindle) bought the Shop from Gordon and Tricia lost her job. She was willing to let Tricia stay on in the flat, but Tricia was sick of Renee already and told her she could stick her job and her flat, and returned to her family.

In 2019, 43 years later Gail later visited her after leaving Thailand before going back home.

Vera Hopkins

Vera Hopkins, played by Kathy Staff, made her first screen appearance on 26 September 1973. Vera is the mother of Tricia Hopkins (Kathy Jones). Vera had married into the Welsh Hopkins family. The Hopkinses were close, with Vera and her husband Idris keeping a close eye on Tricia and Idris's mother Megan keeping an even closer eye on them.

In 1973, Vera caught Tricia drinking underage in The Rovers Return, and rowed with landlady Annie Walker for allowing it. Annie gave Vera a dressing down for not knowing what her daughter got up to, and barred the Hopkinses from the pub.

The Hopkinses returned to Coronation Street in 1974 with an interest in buying the Corner Shop. Vera did not stay long though as only a few weeks later she left to take care of her sick mother, only returning when she died a few months later. Granny Hopkins was interested in buying the shop using Vera's inheritance, but the pair did not get along and when the pair were moving furniture in the corner shop accommodation and found owner Gordon Clegg's (Bill Kenwright) birth certificate, Vera assured Betty Turpin (Betty Driver) that they would not tell anyone that it revealed that she was Gordon's true mother, not Maggie Cooke (Irene Sutcliffe). Vera knew that Granny could not be trusted, and tried to rein her in as she used the information to try to secure a lower price on the shop from seller Gordon. Vera and Idris excluded her from the acquisition of the shop, keen to make peace with the Cleggs, but Granny sent Gordon a letter telling him the truth anyway, causing him to change his mind about the sale. The Hopkinses promptly left the Street, with Vera and Idris too ashamed to return, and Granny too defiant.

Polly Ogden

Pauline "Polly" Ogden (also Watson), played by Mary Tamm, made her first screen appearance on 17 December 1973. Polly is the wife of Trevor Ogden (Don Hawkins) and the mother of Damian (Neil Ratcliffe) and Jayne Ogden. Polly met Trevor when he had a cyst operation carried out in a hospital where Polly worked as a nurse. Since leaving Weatherfield aged fifteen in 1964, Trevor had worked his way into the building trade and cut virtually all ties with his northern roots; when he married Polly in 1971, he told her his parents were dead, although he did write a letter to Stan (Bernard Youens) and Hilda (Jean Alexander) that year before marrying, which he thought they'd ignored as he never received the reply they sent. In 1973, Polly gave birth to a son, Damian.

Later, just before Christmas, Polly answered the door to Stan and Hilda, who had tracked Trevor down to Chesterfield as they wanted in the year to reconnect with him after nine years. The initial exchanges were awkward as the elder Ogdens did not know that Trevor had married or that they were grandparents, while Polly was interested in why Trevor had written them off but did not want Stan and Hilda to know he had. When Trevor arrived home, he was not happy to see his parents but he was polite with them, although he was visibly embarrassed at the reminder of the working class community he'd abandoned. When alone with Polly, Trevor was more vocal, warning her that if they let Stan and Hilda into their lives they'd never be rid of them. Polly admitted that she did not like them much either but that she wanted to invite them to stay the night as it was getting late, but Trevor was against this and rushed them out of the house before their dinner guests arrived. There was friction between father and son as Stan was very aware that Trevor was only tolerating them, and Trevor blamed Stan for his failings as a child. This was exacerbated when Polly let slip that she'd been told Hilda and Stan were dead, and they left shortly thereafter.

Polly never visited Stan and Hilda in Weatherfield but Trevor paid occasional visits, usually when he wanted something. In December 1975, while pregnant with their second child, Polly was admitted to hospital for toxaemia. Trevor asked Hilda to live in his house in Chesterfield and look after Damian for a month as he was working. Hilda was hurt that Trevor had broken his silence to ask her to skivvy for him but went to Chesterfield anyway. In January 1976, Polly gave birth to a daughter, Jayne. When Stan died in 1984, Polly, unlike Trevor, does not got to Stan's funeral.

In October 1986, Hilda was drafted in again when Trevor and Polly went on holiday for two weeks without the kids. Neither Polly nor Trevor have been heard from again.

References

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DFL Lawmaker Cleared of Wrongdoing in Accepting University of Minnesota Position
January 1, 2020 January 1, 2020 Anthony Gockowski
A report released Monday "completely exonerates" Minnesota Rep. Jamie Long (DFL-Minneapolis) from allegations of illicit lobbying activity, according to House Speaker Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park).
State Rep. Chris Swedzinski (R-Ghent) demanded a full investigation in September after he obtained documents through a public records request appearing to show that Long planned to engage in "lobbying activity prohibited under House rules."
Long was hired in July as an "energy research project specialist" at the University of Minnesota's Energy Transition Lab housed in the Institute on the Environment, which was overseen by former DFL Sen. Ellen Anderson.
One email obtained by Swedzinski suggested that Long's position would involve "engaging and educating legislators and other decision makers." An additional email said the university received $50,000 from an anonymous donor, later discovered to be a grant from the McKnight Foundation, to "hire Jamie Long for one year."
Long resigned from the position in September and maintains that he "went through a public hiring process" like anyone else would. Swedzinski, however, said that's false, since records showed Long's name was "included in budget documents that pre-date the existence of the job description which he helped create."
The report released Monday said some university officials were referring to the position as the "Jamie Long position" as a shorthand.
"When a former Democrat lawmaker solicits funds from an anonymous donor to hire a sitting Democrat lawmaker, there are major questions that demand a full investigation by Speaker Hortman and DFL leadership," Swedzinski said in a statement at the time. "Rep. Long was able to write his own position description, set his own hours, and tailor his hours to ensure he was fully employed while the Legislature was out of session."
According to a Monday press release, Speaker Hortman directed the House Research Department to retain an outside investigator on September 20 to review the questions raised about Long's employment with the university. Amy Schwartz, an attorney with the law firm Ballard Spahr, was hired to complete the investigation.
A copy of Schwartz's report on her investigation states that the university was tailoring the position description to "match Rep. Long's optimal requirements," but Long was not aware of this fact and "never saw a position description until the position description for the role was publicly posted on June 17, 2019."
In terms of lobbying activity, Schwartz says that her investigation "did not uncover any evidence that, in his role at the [Energy Transition Lab], Rep. Long communicated with public officials for the purpose of influencing legislative action."
"The report we received from a neutral third party completely exonerates Representative Long from all allegations of impropriety made by Representatives Swedzinski and Daudt," said Hortman, referring to House Minority Leader Kurt Daudt (R-Crown), who is facing calls to resign for accepting a position with a lobbying firm while still serving as a legislator.
The university reassigned Anderson from the Energy Transition Lab to work on other projects. University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel said in the report that "writing a job description with an individual in mind is not again university policy," but "asking a candidate to assist in creating a job description is not a common practice."
The full report on the investigation can be viewed below:
Anthony Gockowski is managing editor of The Minnesota Sun. Follow Anthony on Twitter. Email tips to [email protected].
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Explained: Renaming of US Pacific Command as US Indo-Pacific Command
Rupali Pruthi
Created On: May 31, 2018 13:17 ISTModified On: May 31, 2018 13:17 IST
US Pacific Command renamed as US Indo-Pacific Command
The Trump administration on May 30, 2018 renamed the US Pacific Command to US Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM), recognising the increasing connectivity between the Indian and Pacific Oceans,
The announcement was made by the US Defence Secretary James N. Mattis during the change of guard ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbour in Hawaii, wherein Admiral Phil Davidson replaced Admiral Harry Harris as Commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command.
Henceforth, the US Pacific Command (USPACOM), which was formed after World War II, will be known as the US Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM).
• The move is reflective of the growing importance of the Indian Ocean in US strategic thinking. It also recognises India's growing role in providing regional security.
• The name change is largely symbolic as India is already considered as part of PACOM's area of responsibility which also includes China, Mongolia, Southeast Asia, Australia, Antarctica and the entire Pacific Ocean.
• The move signals towards the 2018 National Defence Strategy of the United States which acknowledges Pacific challenges and signals America's lasting commitment to the Indo-Pacific.
• However, for now, the name change will not immediately result in any shifts in the command's boundaries or assets across the vast area stretching from the western part of India to America's Pacific coastline.
How the move will be beneficial for the USA?
• The US has been pushing for stronger military relations with India since 2016.
• In 2016, the United States and India signed an agreement governing the use of each other's land, air and naval bases for repair and resupply, a step toward building defence ties.
• The deal was part of the Obama administration's "Pivot to Asia" strategy aimed at countering China's growing military strength in the waters.
• It was in 2016 itself when the US designated India as a "Major Defence Partner" with the aim of improving military cooperation and increasing information-sharing to ease defense deals.
• The United States is also eager to enter into India's large defence market. India emerged as No. 2 weapons supplier, closing USD 15 billion worth of deals over the last decade.
Evident dig at China
US Defence Secretary James N. Mattis didn't fail to recapitulate China's billions of dollars investment for its so called One Belt One Road initiative, through his words, "For every state, sovereignty is respected, no matter its size and it's a region open to investment and free, fair and reciprocal trade not bound by any nation's predatory economics or threat of coercion, for the Indo-Pacific has many belts and many roads".
Mattis in February 2018 unveiled the US National Defence Strategy which made clear that America will focus on Asia in the context of China's growing military might.
Earlier on May 23, 2018, the United States disinvited China from one of the world's largest international maritime warfare exercises 'Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise', citing China's inconsistent behaviour with the principles and purposes of the RIMPAC exercise as it sent ships and personnel to the drills in waters in 2014 and 2016.
Trump's act of pulling the US out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership
• Earlier, President Donald Trump has pulled the US out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) by signing an executive order on January 23, 2017, immediately after his accession to power.
• The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is one of the major international trade initiatives of Barack Obama and was agreed in 2015 by a dozen nations that accounted for 40 percent of the global economy.
• The remaining 11 countries are moving forward with the deal, leaving America and creating an opening for Beijing.
• Recent years have witnessed China emerging as a major regional power. In 2017, China opened its first overseas naval base in Djibouti and has strengthened ties with several regional countries including Pakistan, Sri Lanka and the Maldives, apart from launching its One Belt One Road initiative.
About US Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM)
USINDOPACOM
The US Indo-Pacific Command is the oldest and largest among the six geographic Unified Combatant Commands of the United States Armed Forces and is responsible for the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.
The Command has about 375000 civilian and military personnel assigned to its area of responsibility, which covers about half of the Earth's surface, stretching from the waters off the US West Coast to the western border of India and from Antarctica to the North Pole.
The 36 countries that comprise the Asia-Pacific region are home to more than 50 percent of the world's population, several of the world's largest militaries; and 5 nations has allied with the US through mutual defense treaties.
US Pacific Fleet consists of approximately 200 ships, nearly 1100 aircraft, and more than 130000 sailors dedicated to protect mutual security interests.
USINDOPACOM headquarters is located in the Nimitz-MacArthur Building on Camp H.M. Smith just outside of Honolulu, Hawaii.
Admiral Phil Davidson replaces Admiral Harry Harris as Commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command
• Adm. Phil Davidson took command of the US Pacific Command from outgoing Commander Adm. Harry Harris following Harris' nomination by President Donald Trump as the next US ambassador to South Korea.
• Davidson, the 25th PACOM commander, takes charge after a successful tour as Commander of US Fleet Forces Command/Naval Forces US Northern Command in Norfolk, Virginia.
• During his speech, Davidson said 'Russia and China are command priorities, but North Korea, Iran, and violent extremists also pose threat in the region'.
• Previously, he has served as the Commander of the US 6th Fleet and Commander of Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO while simultaneously serving as Deputy Commander of US Naval Forces Europe and US Naval Forces Africa.
• Phil Davidson is a 1982 graduate of the US Naval Academy; and has served across the globe in frigates, destroyers, cruisers and aircraft carriers.
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A photographic tour of LG's latest high-end smartphones, and its array of new 'friends' accessories.
The LG G5 is finally official, and we've already gotten our hands on LG's latest flagship smartphone. There's a lot to digest this time around: An all-new metal design, a smaller form factor, volume buttons on the side, new modular add-ons and a host of "friends" — accessories designed for easy integration with LG's latest phones.
Read on for a complete photographic tour of the LG G5 from all angles, along with LG's first raft of "friends" for the device.
Here's an exhaustive photo gallery of LG's 2016 from just about every angle imaginable. Enjoy!
The LG G5 features a removable battery. That's not new. But what is new is the modular portion at the bottom of the phone, shown below in detail. Take a look!
The Cam Plus Module is designed to make it easier to grip your G5 when taking photos, while augmenting the built-in battery by a cool 1,200mAh.
The 360 CAM is LG's first 360-degree camera, designed to work in conjunction with the G5.
LG enters the virtual reality space in a big way with the 360 VR, a new headset with its own built-in displays, which connects to the phone over a USB-C connection.
And last but by no means least, there's the LG Rolling Bot, a companion robot for the G5 sporting built-in speakers, laser pointer, camera and mic. This spherical 'bot can shoot lasers, secure your home and annoy your pets.


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Q: starting background service while phone turn on with example code I need an app which will run always in the background and apps will start while phone is turn on. Please help me with example code.
I already tried several code but it run on background while pressing button after start the apps

A: You need to receive BOOT_COMPLETED of the phone, then start the service.
Follow the following steps
Step 1: create your service
public class myService extends Service{
    public  myService(){}
    @Nullable
    @Override
    public IBinder onBind(Intent intent) {
        return null;
    }
    @Override
    public void onCreate() {
        super.onCreate();
    }
}

Step 2: Create your boot receiver
public class BootReceiver extends BroadcastReceiver {

    public void onReceive(final Context context, Intent intent) {
        Intent i = new Intent(context, RemindersService.class);
        context.startService(i);
    }
}

Step 3: add them to manifest inside application
    <service
        android:name=".services.RemindersService"
        android:enabled="true"
        android:exported="true" />
    <receiver
        android:name=".services.BootReceiver"
        android:enabled="true"
        android:exported="true">
        <intent-filter>
            <action android:name="android.intent.action.BOOT_COMPLETED" />
            <action android:name="android.intent.action.QUICKBOOT_POWERON" />

            <category android:name="android.intent.category.DEFAULT" />
        </intent-filter>
    </receiver>

Step 4: add permission in manifest
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED" />

Thats it. Happy coding.
Please note that in android Oreo, you will want to start service as foreground
if (Build.VERSION.SDK_INT >= Build.VERSION_CODES.O) {
        context.startForegroundService(i);
    }


One of the year's smartest horror movies is coming to VOD.
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FrightFest Presents are set to release Lifechanger on home entertainment platforms in the UK in 2019, but we're still awaiting a release date. Meanwhile a US VOD release has been announced by Uncork'd Entertainment for January 1st, 2019. You can check out the new US red band trailer below.


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Q: HTML5 iPad app not working on iPad1 I recently developed a phonegap HTML5 app and it is working fine on my iPad 2's and android devices. When I install the app onto my iPad 1's the app installs, the icon disappears, then after rebooting the icon is back and looks as if it is installed.
I can launch the app, and the splash screen is displayed, then the app just closes.
Here are my deployment settings - I'm quite new to this, so if there are any relevant settings you need to know about, let me know and I'll update my post.

Phonegap version: 3.6.0-0.21.19
iPad 1 running iOS 5.1.1
I create project and build via phonegap commandline, but package with xcode then use diawi to distribute to my iPads.

A: Cordova, which Phonegap is based on dropped iOS 5 support with version 3.5.0
You can read the blog post here: http://cordova.apache.org/announcements/2014/05/23/cordova-350.html
So it's likely that the code is reaching some iOS 6 commands and then crashing. I'm afraid, you'll either have to revert to an older version of Phonegap or buy a newer test device.
I would not recommend rolling back to an older version of Phonegap because, from February, Apple will require all apps submitted to include 64-bit support (See here: https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=10202014a), I believe this something that Cordova 3.5.0 introduced.
As for the disappearing/reappearing of the App icon. I used to see that if the bundle identifier given in the .plist file associated with the download was different to the one in the actual app info.plist. I've not used diawi though, so I can't help you beyond that I'm afraid.