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On the night of the event that usually places focus on dolled-up teens, a group of 40 students instead invited residents of Pinecrest Nursing Home out for an evening of fun.
The event was coordinated by students from Grades 9 through 12, all working to make the night a success. From hanging twinkle lights to plastering stars up on the walls, the students transformed the gym into a 1920s evening of laughing, dancing and building new connections.
But it was more than just the new friendships and evening of nostalgia that resonated with the residents. For them, it was a touching experience with an ample impact.
To see our teens engage with their elders is a great display of the personal values they've grown to embody. At Ontario's Catholic schools, our students are out in the community directly building bridges and helping others. Help us continue our work by sharing this story.


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A storm in the Bermuda Triangle in February 2013
A tall ship lists to starboard during a storm in the Bermuda Triangle
It would have been almost impossible to sail in the Atlantic in February without encountering some bad weather and we had to deal with our first storm on the 17/18th February, as we passed through the Bermuda Triangle.
After a couple of weeks sailing around the islands of the southern Caribbean it was time to start the long journey back to the UK. At first we remained with the calm we were used to and could be on deck at four in the morning in shorts and t-shirts, so benign was the weather.
But this couldn't last. Heading north, especially at this time of year (it was the middle of February and that's still the winter in the northern hemisphere) we were bound to hit something different. And on the 17th we did. We had been motoring along, getting no assistance from the wind, when we bumped into a gale, the bottom end of a system that had been dumping a lot of snow along the eastern seaboard of the United States and creating havoc in the seas to the north.
It was the first storm of the journey (we were to have 4 or 5 more before the end) so for those of us not used to sailing it was the first opportunity to see what the sea can do when it's angry.
One thing I was to learn very quickly was that it's difficult to capture, either with video or still camera, the sensation of a storm on a boat. The vessel responds to the waves in the way that it has been designed to do, which is amazingly well. The swell might be mountainous but the dance that the ship does to keep itself afloat seems to mitigate the storm's force.
If you think about it, all the images you might have seen in films (which in themselves are a false reality) of storms, that make you wonder how the ship can survive, are taken off and away from the vessel itself. The small ship gets dwarfed by the huge, killer waves, but you only get that perspective from a distance which is impossible to capture if you are on board. In the middle of the Atlantic there's no one out there to take pictures of your progress. The element of threat and danger in a film is created on board by someone throwing buckets of water at the cast, trying to give the impression that the sea wants to invade the man-made environment. But I learnt during the storm of the 17th – 18th February that the reality is somewhat different.
And recent technology goes against you when you want to capture the ominous colour of the water. I now know that digital cameras like blue and those black, threatening waves take on a less threatening aspect through a camera lens.
If you want to get a very short (only 30 seconds of a 30 hour storm) impression of what it was like click here for a link to a video I posted on YouTube.
Main Watch during the Bermuda Triangle storm in March 2013
Shipping Forecast issued at 06.00 UCT, 17th February 2013
General Synopsis: Bad news
Sea Area: Bermuda Triangle
Wind Direction: All the wrong way
Wind Speed: 35 knots, gusting to 50, Gale Force 8 to 9
Visibility: 8 miles – though nothing to see but sea
Precipitation: Nil – we hope
Chances of Mysterious Disappearance: Low to non-existent
Barry Manilow: Severe
The port side of a tall ship during a storm in the Bermuda Triangle
ventilators' whistle and hum drowned by the ominous wind's howl
foaming and fizzing sea, impassive still, uncaring, truly the cruel sea
breaking waves splash on deck, buckets of seawater elicit curses from the drenched
flapping, snapping, cracking sails indicate the wrong sort of wind
squeaking, straining ropes on clunking pulleys fight against the elements
grating of the bearings on the helm tell of the effort needed this day
no talking, gales kill the art of conversation, apart from nervous banter
ship's bell, tolling for us all, so no need to ask
thump of the ship's bow into sea and the clank of the loose anchor against the ship's side
radio transmission of May Day calls, one Canadian fishing vessel lost a thousand miles away
below galley utensils play an impromptu symphony
plastic cups clatter in their purpose made niches trying to escape
in cabins restless tossing and turning replaces snoring
prayers being said in muted tones, atheists finding faith too late
The bow crashes into the waves
ship's lights, white, red and green, tell others what and where we are
grey turns to red on the heading indicator, hypnotising the helm after half an hour
lights in the wheelhouse, white for the log, red for the night
below decks portholes illuminate the foam
red lamp for port reflects momentarily on the spray, indicating danger?
the eerie green on the starboard side reminds us of the unworldly nature of the journey
high white mast light says we're a vessel under power, sad admission for a sailing ship
moonlight, young first quarter, weak, red, low, short duration, shrouded in clouds – sometimes
pools of stars amongst the clouds, faint, their serenity belies the storm below
beyond the rails the dark abyss of the deep
torch to read temperature, hourly ritual unaffected by the storm
red flashing warning light, but it's a false alarm, only the bilge
dark apparitions, reminiscent of Carpenter's Fog, with their slow, unnatural gait, indicate the end is near
time for bed, to sleep, perchance to dream (or lie in the cold, wet arms of a nightmare)
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Tribes of the Directorate of Jabal-Sharq in Dhamar province, on Thursday morning, announced the tribal retreat during a meeting of tribal extension with the tribes of different villages and areas in the Directorate.
The tribes of the Directorate of Jabal-Sharq sent support to all Yemeni tribes to confront the forces of aggression and take revenge from the paid troops of the UAE who buried a member of the tribe of the Directorate of Mount-Sharq, the prisoner Abdul Qawi Abdo Hussein al-Jabri in the front of the Al-Mukha in Taaz.
The participants in the meeting stressed that the crime of burying the captive is added to the series of crimes of brutal aggression and crimes done by its paid troops, which are open to the every one and are contrary to the teachings of heavenly religions and tribal customs and human covenants.
They pointed out that these terrorist elements were stripped of human values ??and committed crimes that they themselves have implementation of criminal schemes which has nothing to do with the teachings of Islamic religion and the social fabric of Yemen.
Tribal people also welcomed the participants of Jabal Al-Sharq to attend the House of martyr al-Jabri in Directorate of Khawlan to show solidarity with the martyr Abdulqawi al-Jabri, who engraved his name and address of directorate with his sacred blood (all of us Abdulqawi).
A statement issued by the meeting called on all the Yemeni tribes to be more cohesive and aligned and move to confront the forces of aggression and its tails, the terrorist groups and to purge the homeland of their evils and their heinous crimes.
The statement stressed the importance of continuing to provide the fronts with men and money to defend the homeland and to confront the Saudi-American aggression and its paid troops, and to thwart all its plans targeting Yemen land and humanity.


I am a huge fan of using Core Desired Feelings to set intentions for the new year rather than resolutions that are doomed to be broken within a month—if that. If you haven't checked out "The Desire Map" by Danielle Laporte, I highly suggest you do. It's a game changer.
This year my core desired feelings are: Awake, Vibrant and Courageous.
Awake: This is such a critical one for me that I will be doing a separate post about it soon. I will awaken to my strengths and weaknesses, to my light and my shadow.To what is happening in the world locally, statewide, nationwide and worldwide. No more looking the other way, assuming that I won't be personally impacted in my own little privileged bubble. I will awaken too what is happening in my body,mind and emotional and energetic bodies at any given moment. I will awaken to what I desire, what I need, what I need to give and what I need to receive. No more walk-in around with my eyes closed, head turned or numbed out to my feeling say what Glennon Doyle Melton calls my "easy buttons." For me that are wine, sugar, mindless social media, TV, shopping. Awaken to all of who I am, to all of the world has to offer.
Vibrant: Feeling healthy, energetic. Again, not hiding behind my easy buttons. Allowing myself to shine and sparkle and saying no to anything or anyone who tries to dim my brightness.
I created the image at the top of my core desired feeling to remind me daily of how I want to feel, then every choice I make is filtered through those feelings. I put it as the screen saver on my phone, printed it out and hung it in my office, in my yoga room.
How do you enter the new year? How do you want to feel? Feel free to leave a comment or a link to your post.
How did you do? Are you going to do more challenges next year?
I started the year with my own personal reading challenge—read five of my own books before I could buy or borrow a new one. It lasted maybe two months. Good intention to read my own damn books, poor follow through.
I ended the year with two other challenges. #MonthofFaves2016 has definitely revived my blog. I feel more connected to it again and I found strategies that will help in the new year which include writing and saving drafts of posts on the weekend to then post during the week. And using the weekend to visit other blogs and connect there.
Two Instagram challenges revived that platform as well. I did a personal Gratitude Challenge for the month of November and I am finishing the year with the "winterwondergram Book Challenge. It's been been fun creating photos and meeting people this way.
All year I have doing my own version of "Don't break the Chain." I filled my dry erase board with 365 boxes and marked an "X" in one for each day that I wrote. I have yet to break the chain. Yay, me! I plan on continuing it into the new year, perhaps making myself a little more accountable by needing to produce 500 words on my current WIP to earn the "X" during the week.
For meditation, I use Insight Timer and it keeps track of the amount of days in a row that I meditate. It is incredibly motivating plus I get to see the thousands of others meditating with me around the world.
Challenges work for me. I like to see the days add up. I like to see the progress. I like to feel the changes manifest as I remain consistent and motivated.
Check out the challenge here.
This is the treasure box I remember from my childhood where I used to keep a picture of Randy Mantooth and other "valuables." I love that is a family heirloom. It is out year-round but I fill it with ornaments at Christmas.
This is something I bought this year because I just kept being drawn back to it in the store. I think I'll put it in my yoga room after the holidays.
I love our fireplace mantel!
These sweet little birds sit on a shelf in our guest bathroom and they make me smile each time I see them.
Instead of baking cookies or bread or giving fruit cake or bread, we make these each year. Making sure to save at least one for ourselves because it smells delicious.
Put all the ingredients into a saucepan.
Place on the stove on the smallest burner, on the lowest setting.
What are favorites things about the holidays? Please share in the comments or link to your post.
Well, we (and by "we" I mean my awesome husband) finally ripped up the cat-pee stained carpet in my office and put down dark wood laminate flooring. Best decision ever. We waited so long because it was so much work to take literally everything out of this room including 2 loaded bookcases. But it gave me a chance to thin my collection and now the room smells nice and is spacious and clutter free—leaving more room for all kinds of creativity to swirl around me.
The second thing I bought is little but I love it. I finally bought an immersion blender and I use it often to make healthy, delicious pureed soups. Just sauté whatever veggies you like, add a combo of spices and some veggie stock/broth. Once the veggies are soft, use the immersion blender to puree it. So yummy!
Shout out your favorite brand or stores or favorite items.
My little space heaters are vital in the winter. This one corner of the house where my writing room is on the ground floor and my yoga room above it, are always so much colder than the rest of the house. When I get up in the morning, the first thing I do is turn on the one in my yoga room, head downstairs to feed our cat and dog, brew a cup of tea, sit in my nook to write my morning pages then head back upstairs to my now warm, cozy yoga room to practice and meditate. Same for my office where I write. I no longer have a laptop at the moment, so I must come in here to write. I light a candle, turn on the heater, have a cozy blanket draped over me and I'm all set.
Cozy blankets are another must-have all winter long. I have them in the family room where we watch TV, in the living room, in my office, in my yoga room.
My teapot gets a lot of use in the winter. Not only does it keep me warm but I find that I eat less junk if I have a cup of tea to sip instead.
I am making an effort to get outside more this winter. My natural inclination is to basically hibernate which just promotes a vicious cycle of lethargy. I bought a pair of thin thermal long underwear and top this year so hopefully that will allow me to venture out to the park near us more frequently. Actually, even once would be more frequent than usual. I also got a membership to Planet Fitness, my theory being that when it is too icy to walk at least I can out of the house and get some exercise.
My nook by the fireplace is by far, the coziest spot in the house. I have a basket next it filled with books, notebooks, pens, mindful coloring books and colored pencils. Light a candle, brew some tea, (or pour a glass of wine) drape a blanket over me and I'm in for the night.
What are your winter must-haves? Please share in the comments or link to your post.
So, here's the thing I am realizing—I don't often venture out of my reading comfort zone. I like the literary stories that I like, the authors I like, the inspiring spiritual stories I like, the memoirs I like, the books about writing that I like.
in 2017, I am going to expand my reading. I am going to venture out of the bubble of my comfort zone. Try genres I usually shy away from (maybe sci-fi, paranormal romance, historical non-fiction, classics) and find authors that aren't on my amazon suggested list. It's so easy to become isolated within the things we like, within a community that agrees with everything we believe. Now, more than ever, it is critical that we move beyond those spaces. Books are meant to crack open our world, expand our views but only if we let them, only if we invite them into our lives.
This coming year I am going to do just that.
Let's support each other by sharing your favorite post, book, or something else, mentioned on other #AMonthofFaves participant blogs.
~ Tamara of Traveling with T really piqued my interest with her reflection of "All is Not Forgotten" by Wendy Walker.
~ I really like how Akilah of The Englishist gave herself specific categories of diverse books to read this winter. It's making me want to get out of my reading comfort zone!
~ I absolutely relate to Kristen's (of We Be Reading) desire to seek solace and joy in books when we are in a difficult and challenging emotional space.
Here are 5 new-to-me authors I discovered this year. Loved each and every one of them!
Made me rethink what I think I know about male friendship.
Made me rethink how I go about my own creative work.
Made me rethink what a memoir could be and what writing can do.
Made me rethink the role of empathy in my life.
Made me rethink how much I drink and why.
I've made two big changes this year, both incredibly beneficial (so hopefully that is motivation to keep them going!).
The second thing I did (and it's only been since November 9) is meditate every day. Most days it is for at least 15 minutes. 2 days it has been for 5 because the day was so crazy and I just needed to fit it in. I have resisted meditation for years. Even when one of my favorite writers and writing teachers, Natalie Goldberg, promised that meditation was the secret to writing, I still resisted. But now I am kind of in a groove. I feel like meditation creates space for all of my thoughts, all of my feelings. Nothing is being squashed or pushed aside. Meditation is holding sacred space for all for me. I find myself calmer, less reactive, more mindful, more focused…all great benefits for a writer.
What are some changes you've made this years or plan to make next year? I'd love to hear about them.
Which books are your must read this winter?
I don't usually make a list of books I intend to read. It's more intuitive for me, picking up what calls to me or maybe something I see on-line or in the bookstore.


Compact amplifier and speakers that can be installed on any UTV, or sand rail with mounting access to the bar (handle bar, roll bar, frame bar, etc).
The ORVKIT2 is a package that includes everything you need to take your UTV, sand rail, Jeep, or whatever to the next level in sound. This kit includes the MTX MUD100.2 which is the most compact amplifier that MTX has ever made. The unit includes 2 channels that are capable of delivering 100 watts of RMS power per channel, perfect power for driving the included roll cage speakers, two per channel.
The four MUD65P MTX roll cage speakers can project amazing sound so you can enjoy your music as your cruising the dunes, trails, or wherever.
The ORVKIT2 is a package that includes everything you need to take your UTV, sand rail, Jeep, or whatever to the next level in sound. This kit includes the all new MTX MUD100.2 which is the most compact amplifier that MTX has ever made. This unit features full range class D topology that delivers exceptional sound quality and excellent thermal efficiency. The unit includes 2 channels that are capable of delivering 100 watts of RMS power per channel, perfect power for driving the included marine tower speakers, one per channel.
The four MUD65P MTX roll cage speakers can project amazing sound to get you rocking big time. Crank them up in your UTV and enjoy the ride.
The MUD65P speakers are designed for the harshest marine environment. The MUD65P is a 6.5" coaxial speaker capable of delivering up to 50 watts RMS power and designed to mount to roll cage of UTV's. These speakers are designed to withstand the elements. They polypropylene woofer and dome tweeter are weather resistant. The enclosure is highly durable and includes a UV inhibitor that will prevent it from fading over time. The grilles feature ABS construction making them nearly unbreakable and all connections are made through the mounting bar and mounting bracket so no speaker leads are exposed and will not be corroded.
Fits Bar Between 1 1/2" and 2"


Rise to the top with a look that lets your inner fashionista shine. This Designer Brand leather cycle jacket has gorgeous quilted detail, zippered cuffs and hand pockets, and an asymmetrical-zip placket that offers two looks in one when zipped all the up. This Designer Brand jacket is a timeless basic with a comfortable fit. Runs true to size.


A detailed planning consent for a detached two bedroom house situated in a village location some three miles south-west of Trowbridge and close to Frome and the Somerset border. The house is approximately 861sq.ft with a rear garden and on-site parking for two cars. The plot will also have its own access.
The plot is level and is approximately 240m2 (2583sq.ft) and currently has a small garage upon it that needs to be removed to allow for parking and access. The current owners advise that they will remove the extension, garden shed and a tree.
The village is separated from Trowbridge by the 380 acre Country Park. It has a primary school, pub, shop, park and take-away restaurants. There are also two 19th century churches, one an interesting Gothic revival church and there is also a Grade 11 Listed gatehouse and bridge within the village. Trowbridge has all amenities including the 'Shires Shopping Centre', reputedly the best in Wiltshire, housing all the major retailers. Tesco and Asda are also in Trowbridge as are secondary schools, including the independent Roundstone Prep School. The City of Bath is just twelve miles from here, offering excellent shopping amenities, cultural activities as well as being a major tourist destination. In addition, Bath has two Universities, including Bath Spa.
The site has access to most main services. Wessex Water advise that no surface water connection can be made to the foul sewer system and a separate system of drainage is required to serve the proposed development. We would advise potential purchasers to make their own enquiries with regard to services prior to exchange of contracts.
The site can be viewed strictly only by appointment through The Land Bank Partnership.


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'Staggering Reach' of UK Surveillance and 15-Year Coverup Revealed
Privacy International releases trove of documents detailing extent of British spying operations
Nadia Prupis, staff writer
The collection of bulk data has been ongoing since the 1990s, the documents reveal. (Photo: Kjetil Korslien/flickr/cc)
Newly released documents reveal the "staggering extent" of the British government's mass surveillance of its citizens, ongoing since at least the 1990s, and its 15-year coverup of those operations.
The documents, acquired by the London-based watchdog group Privacy International, show that the UK's intelligence agencies—MI5, MI6, and Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ)—"routinely requisition personal data from potentially thousands of public and private organizations" under Section 94 of the 1984 Telecommunications Act.
That includes financial data; confidential health records; travel records; content of communications, including with lawyers, doctors, and ministers of Parliament; and personal online activity, such as petition signing, among other data. The documents also show that agencies continued to request information on scores of citizens despite privately acknowledging (pdf) that it is "unlikely to be of intelligence or security interest."
Privacy International obtained the documents as part of an ongoing case about the use of these so-called "Bulk Personal Datasets" and the 1984 law, which the group describes as "pre-internet legislation that was never intended to enable this level of intrusion in a digital age." A trial will take place later this summer at the Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT), which hears cases about surveillance and intelligence.
"The information revealed by this disclosure shows the staggering extent to which the intelligence agencies hoover up our data," said Millie Graham Wood, legal officer at Privacy International. "This can be anything from your private medical records, your correspondence with your doctor or lawyer, even what petitions you have signed, your financial data, and commercial activities."
As the Guardian notes:
The frequency of warnings to intelligence agency staff about the dangers of trespassing on private records is at odds with ministers' repeated public reassurances that only terrorists and serious criminals are having their personal details compromised.
[....]The papers show that data handling errors remain a problem. Government lawyers have admitted in responses to Privacy International that between 1 June 2014 and 9 February this year, "47 instances of non-compliance either with the MI5 closed section 94 handling arrangements or internal guidance or the communications data code of practice were detected." Four errors involved "necessity and proportionality" issues; 43 related to mistransposed digits, material that did not relate to the subject of investigation or duplicated requests.
The documents also come as Parliament considers sweeping surveillance legislation known as the Investigatory Powers Bill, and often referred to by opponents as the "Snooper's Charter."
The government has argued that under the law, intelligence agencies would only conduct targeted searches of legally obtained records in national security investigations. However, as Wood explains, "the agencies themselves admit that the majority of data collected relates to individuals who are not a threat to national security or suspected of a crime. This highly sensitive information about us is vulnerable to attack from hackers, foreign governments, and criminals.
"The agencies have been doing this for 15 years in secret and are now quietly trying to put these powers on the statute book for the first time, in the Investigatory Powers Bill, which is currently being debated in Parliament," she said. "These documents reveal a lack of openness and transparency with the public about these staggering powers and a failure to subject them to effective Parliamentary scrutiny."
Despite Trump's Threats of Retaliatory Tariffs, France Passes 'Pioneering' Tax on Tech Giants
'This Is a Dangerous Game': Iran Tells US and UK to Leave Gulf Region Immediately as Tensions Soar
The American dark money behind Europe's far right
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The upcoming tax season is approaching, so it's high time to discuss the changes between tax season 2021 and 2022.
For example, there has been an increase in standard deductions:
$25,900 for a married joint return or qualifying widow(er). This is an $800 increase from the 2021 tax bracket of $25,100 for this taxpayer category.
$19,400 for heads of households. This is a $600 increase from the 2021 tax bracket of $18,800 for this category.
$12,950 for all other taxpayers. This is a $400 increase from the 2021 tax bracket of $12,550 for individuals and married couples filing separately.
This blog will be helpful for all individual and business taxpayers, irrespective of their IRS filing status — single, married filing jointly or separately, and heads of households.
2021 vs. 2022 tax brackets: the key tax changes in 2022
Estimated IRS income tax rates 2022
2022 tax deadlines
How to e-file tax returns with pdfFiller
Each year, the IRS publishes the updated tax brackets on its website. However, this year the details are still being ironed out and will be published later on. This article covers the proposed 2022 tax brackets based on President Biden's 'Green Book' to ensure that you and your business stay up to date.
Proposed 2022 tax changes in President Biden's 'Green Book'
Corporate tax. The proposal was made to increase the corporate tax rate. Rather than the 21% from the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2017, C-corporations would pay a 28% flat tax rate. For the taxable year starting after January 1, 2021, the tax rate would be 21% plus 7% times the portion of the taxable year falling in 2022.
The individual top marginal tax rate also increases from 37% to 39.6%, starting with the 2022 tax year. This change would speed up the return to a top income tax bracket of 39.6% rather than waiting until tax years after 2025.
High earner capital gains and qualified dividend rate. There are many changes taking place insofar as taxing capital gains. For example, for married taxpayers filing jointly with an AGI (adjusted gross income) of $1 million and over, there are increased long-term capital gains and qualified dividends. However, they will be taxed at ordinary income tax rates for all income above $1 million. In the case of filing separately, there will be a penalty of over $500,000.
Property gifts and death transfers. If a property appreciates in value and, after that, is transferred as a gift or upon death, this would be considered a sale. A donor or deceased person who transferred the assets would be the seller. As a result, gains are treated as income on their federal estate, gift, or separate capital gains tax returns. On the other hand, carryforwards and capital losses from a transfer at death may be taken on a final income tax return. Any taxes imposed on the sale would be deducted on the deceased individual's estate return.
Net investment income tax and self-employment contribution tax. A Net Investment Income Tax (NIIT) or Self-Employment Contribution Act Tax (SECA) would be used for high-earner pass-through business income. NIIT definition expands to all business or trade income from high-income taxpayers with an adjusted gross income of over $400,000 having to pay a 3.8% Medical Tax. On the other hand, LLC members, S-corporation shareholders, and limited partners who provide services and materially participate in their company would be subject to SECA.
Carried interest would be considered as ordinary income subject to self-employment taxes. As a result, a partner's income share from an investment partnership would be taxed as ordinary income in case the partner's taxable income across all sources is over $400,000.
Like-kind exchanges. In the case of exchanges completed after December 31, 2021, gains may be deferred in Section 1031 for up to $500,000 per taxpayer. Although, during a transfer year, gains over this limit would be taxable.
The 2022 Projected U.S. Tax Rates report shows deductions, limitations, and upward change to tax brackets thresholds. Below you can find a table with the projected tax rate schedules for 2022. You can use it to prepare your tax return filing(s) for 2022.
There are also projected standard deduction amounts for 2022:
You can also find projected Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) exemption amounts below:
2022 tax deadlines:
Each year, Tax Day in the United States falls on the same day, April 15. The IRS extended the filing and payment deadlines for the 2019 and 2020 tax years due to COVID-19, but you shouldn't expect another date to pay and submit your 2021 tax return. The IRS hasn't announced when it will start to accept 2021 tax returns yet, but the date usually falls somewhere in mid-February.
A chart of tax deadlines for 2022
In the chart below, you can find the tax deadlines for the primary forms. If you have to submit any additional forms along with the main ones, check the IRS website.
Individual and sole proprietor income tax returns (IRS Form 1040/1040-ES) have to be completed and submitted for 2021 individual tax returns by April 15, 2022 (Friday).
Partnership income tax returns (IRS Form 1065) must be completed and submitted by March 15, 2022 (Tuesday).
S-corporation income tax returns (IRS Form 1120-S):
For S-corporations operating on a calendar year, the filing deadline is due on March 15, 2021.
For S-corporations and partnerships operating in a fiscal year, the filing deadline is the 15th day of the fourth month following the end of the fiscal year.
C-corporation income tax returns (IRS Form 1120):
The filing deadline for C-corporations operating on a calendar year is due on April 15, 2021.
For C-corporations that operate on a fiscal year, the tax returns deadline is the 15th day of the fourth month following the end of the corporation's fiscal year.
Depending on your IRS filing status, you will need to complete the following forms:
IRS Form 1040 is filled out by individuals or sole proprietors filing a federal income tax return. You have to use this form to calculate the adjusted gross income (AGI) and taxable income.
Take note: Filing itemized deductions Schedule A Form 1040 can help you obtain a larger tax refund.
IRS Form 1040-ES is filled out by individuals and sole proprietors to calculate and pay the estimated tax for 2021. You can use this form to pay tax on income that isn't subject to withholding, like self-employment earnings, interest, rents, and more.
IRS Form 1065 has to be filled by partnerships to report their income, gains, deductions, and so on. A partnership income isn't taxable, but partners have to report partnership items to the IRS.
As for corporations and IRS corp tax rates, they have to fill out and submit IRS Form 1120 or 1120-S.
An S-corporation is a corporation that passes income, credits, deductions, and losses to shareholders to not pay federal corporate taxes.
A C-corporation is a legal structure for a corporation in which the owners, or shareholders, are taxed separately from the entity.
IRS Form 1120-S has to be completed by S-corporation shareholders to report income, losses, and dividends to the IRS.
IRS Form 1120 has to be filled out by domestic corporations to calculate their income tax liability and report their income, gains, losses, deductions, and credits to the IRS.
There are two more forms to consider:
IRS Form 990 has to be completed and submitted to the IRS by non-profit organizations. This form discloses revenues, expenses, and changes to net assets to the public.
IRS Form 8868 has to be filled out by tax-exempt organizations to request a three-month extension to file tax returns or request any additional extensions.
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With terrain ranging from tropical rainforest to snow-capped peaks and people from Thai to Tibetan, Yunnan is the most varied of China's provinces and is one of the most alluring destinations in the entire country.
It is also the sixth-largest province and home to a third of China's ethnic minorities (nearly 50%). There are 55 minorities in China, 25 of them live in Yunnan and the province also boasts half of China's plants and animal species. Yunnan is also well known for its year-round mild climate and the word "Yunnan" actually means "South of the Clouds". There are numerous excellent areas for bird watching in Yunnan.
Migratory birds have to pass by Wei Mountain, Nan Jian and Lijiang when they migrate. The terrain is largely mountainous, especially in the north and west. A series of high mountain chains spreads across the province. There is a distinct canyon region to the west and a plateau region to the east.
When birds migrate from the north, there is no barrier because they pass by plain areas. While when they come to Yunnan; many of them can't fly over mountains so they can only migrate along the canyon. Birds fly low during the night, and it looks spectacular when large numbers of birds gather together. This scene can be observed from more than 40 places in Yunnan, such as the Niaodiao Mountain in Eryuan, Dali; Niaodao Xiongguan in Wei Mountain; Dazhong Mountain in Nanhua County and Fenghuang Mountain in Nan Jian.
In the winter, enthusiastic birdwatchers come to the Lashi Lake to watch birds. There are more than 100,000 birds of more than 100 species in the Lijiang Lashi Lake Bird Sanctuary. You can see 1/10 of the world black-necked cranes in the Zhaotong Dabaoshan Black-necked Cranes Reserve.


KABUL - The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) is encouraged by the strong political will of President Ashraf Ghani, Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah and other political leaders to hold timely, credible and transparent parliamentary elections.
UNAMA supports the Government's efforts to build consensus and create an inclusive process, and recognises that legitimate elections require the continued implementation of reform. The Mission also emphasizes the need for electoral management bodies to build trust and support across the entire political spectrum. We urge the electoral commissions to make decisions collegially and act with independence and impartiality.


A man has died following a collision on the A180 this morning (Monday, September 4), police have confirmed.
Humberside Police officers were called at around 5.30am after the incident, which happened on the eastbound carriageway between the junctions for Barnetby Top and the A160 at Killingholme, and involved three vehicles.
A road closure has been in place throughout the morning and into this afternoon to allow for collision investigation work to take place, with long tailbacks for motorists.
A Humberside Police statement said: "We were called shortly after 5.30am today, Monday, September 4, with reports of a collision on A180 eastbound near Barnetby Top.
"The incident involved three cars and the road currently remains closed to allow collision investigations to take place.


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Tiny's Car Challenge Raised $1,936 for Dainere's Rainbow
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This year has been very difficult for charities to fundraise due to the restrictions with Covid-19. When we saw Tiny's Car Challenge we thought it was a great opportunity to raise much needed funds for Dainere's Rainbow, so we decided to register. We would like to thank Tiny and Elaine Srejic for giving us this wonderful opportunity. We would also like to thank all the generous and thoughtful people who donated to our cause where we placed 9th in the overall fundraising and raised an incredible $1,936.00 for Dainere's Rainbow Brain Tumour Research Fund.
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Sydney Children's Hospital Foundation are proud to display the new Registered Charity Tick from the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC), which aims to gives reassurance to the public that the charities they support are transparent and accountable. We rely on your donations and volunteering to ensure we can continue our vital work, so we want you to know your support is making a difference. Where you see the logo, it means the charity is registered with the ACNC so the public can easily find out what they do, who their beneficiaries are, how they are governed and how they manage their finances.


The Chinese company Xiaomi, previously known for high-quality mobile phones, tries to gain a foothold in the drone market with its latest product. Months ago, the Mi Drone (MI UAV) caused quite a stir at the Xiaomi presentation, as did the market leader DJI. Whether Xiaomi hits the drone market as well as in the mobile phone market, has yet to show. We were fortunate to be able to test this quadrocopter and investigated whether the Mi drone is the low-cost alternative to the DJI. Xiaomi is currently shipping a 1080p version and a 4K camera.
We personally like the design of the Mi drone very well. The body is in plain white, only on the front is the Xiaomi Mi logo. The motors are firmly integrated into the arms, which brings more stability and less vibration. Nevertheless, the motors can be replaced using the usual four screws at the bottom. The LED lights were placed under the arms, the white position lights in the front and the red and green status lights in the back. In addition, ventilation slits were installed, which are to cool the ESC controllers but may also allow moisture to enter the interior. The landing gear can be fixed or folded over two sliders. Here Xiaomi has done a very good job with the Mi drone and thus offers the possibility to pack the Kopter without breaking it up in every normal backpack. This eliminates the costly purchase of a transport case. Hidden underneath a cover flap, at the bottom of the Mi drone, there is the connection and the connector for the 3-axis gimbal with an integrated camera. The camera is available either as a 1080p or as a 4K version.
The remote control is very good in the hand both in terms of weight and shape. On the sides a rubber coating was attached. The joysticks are very well stored, have no play and immediately snap back to their original position as soon as they are released. At the top there are two separate antennas for the 2.4GHz signal and for the 5GHz signal to transfer the image to the smartphone. The mobile phone itself is connected via USB cable to the bottom of the remote control. There is also the micro-USB port for charging the remote control. The battery of the remote control is thus firmly installed.
Overall, the remote control makes a very robust and high-quality impression. Naturally, photography was also considered, and two buttons were attached to the back of the remote control for shooting and filming. So the pilot does not have to keep his hands off the sticks and can continue to control the drone. In addition, two adjusting wheels can be found on the remote control, via which one can adjust the camera tilt on one side and the brightness of the LED on the other side. This is to prevent any glare of the camera at night. What at first glance looks more like a bauble proves useful in practice. If you want to fly in the dark, you can turn up the brightness of the headlights fully, but if you want to film in flight, you dim the LED lights and can take pictures without glare.
The big hurdle before starting the Mi drone is the app. Only those who have the correct English version and in addition the language of the mobile phone also in English manages to activate a Xiaomi account and to connect the drone with the remote control. However, once this has been mastered, it is a breeze to blow up the quadrocopter. If you press the start button, the copter rises to a height of 4 meters and remains there until further commands come from the remote control. Xiaomi has also tried to make its Mi drone attractive for beginners, so it has programmed a beginner mode that forces pilots to operate at slow speed (22km / h) and restricted radius (50m / 150m). To unlock the pro mode, you need 300 minutes of flying experience. This is about 12 battery charges, which seems a lot, but makes sense, because the copter turns into an extremely fast vehicle in professional mode.
The 17,4V 5100 mAh battery promises the Mi drone a flight time of up to 30 minutes. In the test, we made it to 27 minutes including the camera. Like DJI, Xiaomi has designed a Smart Battery here, which is tailor-made for the Mi drone with its plug-in system. It keeps the load extremely well even during prolonged storage and displays the charge status by pressing a button and four LEDs. In addition, sensors installed in the battery transmit information such as battery temperature, number of charges and remaining flight time to the smartphone app.


Certainly one of quite possibly the most typical electrical wiring thoughts is on how to wire a swap. Whilst making use of switches at home is sort of effortless, wiring a person may not be that effortless for everybody. An ON-OFF switch is definitely quite simple to wire. You'll find different types of switches, but for this example, let's say you happen to be putting in a single-pole toggle switch, an extremely widespread switch (and also the most straightforward).
You will discover three shades of wires in a regular single-pole toggle switch: black, white, and inexperienced. Splice the black wire in two and join them within the terminal screws - one on top as well as other within the base screw on the swap. The white wire serves for a resource of uninterrupted electricity and is also normally linked to some mild coloured terminal screw (e.g., silver). Connect the inexperienced wire towards the ground screw of one's change.
These techniques would usually be ample to produce a typical change work without having a problem. On the other hand, for those who are not confident that you can execute the undertaking adequately and safely and securely you greater let the professionals get it done rather. Soon after all, there is a cause why this task has become the most common electrical wiring concerns questioned by the majority of people.
For a few explanation, the way to wire a ceiling fan is additionally one among one of the most popular electrical wiring questions. To simplify this task, you need to use a single swap for your single ceiling fan. To wire the supporter, it truly is only a subject of connecting the black wire of your ceiling fan towards the black wire on the swap. If there is a light, the blue wire ought to be connected to your black wire of the change likewise.
There are actually explanations why they are one of the most usually requested electrical wiring issues. 1, numerous consider it's easy to complete, and two, these are the popular electrical tasks at your house. But then you definitely mustn't set your basic safety at risk within your aim to save money. The stakes could even be a great deal greater for those who try and cut costs and do an electrical wiring task without the need of adequate expertise or knowledge.


There may have been a few Kansas cross country coaches who were a little indifferent about the untimely rains and storms that hit many parts of the state this weekend.
Frankly, the sixth week of the cross country season tends to be a time to pull back the reins - not necessarily the rains - prior to the three-week stretch of league, regionals and state meets.
Coaches often stew about whether to completely sit their top runners, or go for a lower-intensity meet. If you had to have a meet cancelled sometime during the year, this was the best week for it.
For Topeka schools, however, championship season kicked off this week. Despite a soggy course at Shawnee North Community Park, Washburn Rural's Jaybe Shufelberger and Caleb Wright won the individual titles and cross country bragging rights in the Capital City.
Shufelberger, who is the only Kansas girl to dip under 18:00 for 5K this season, won the Topeka City Championship by more than two minutes, clocking 18:42. It was the senior's third straight City championship.
But Shawnee Heights' girls put four runners in the top 10 - led by second place finisher Kylie Phillips (20:45.5) - to highlight a two-point victory over host Seaman. Shawnee Heights, which had 39 points, also got top 10 finishes from Alisiara Hobbs (fourth, 21:20.9), Jennifer Albrecht (eighth, 21:36.3) and Adrienne Johnson (ninth, 21:37.2).
Erin Hebert of Seaman was third (21:03.9) to lead her squad. Teammate Suzanna Mosqueda placed fifth (21:23.1) as part of a 51 second pack time for the Lady Vikings.
Washburn Rural's boys were a bit more convincing in winning the City title, scoring 25 points to Seaman's 42. Wright and teammate Rylan Brown ran together for much of the race, then pulled away late to finish 1-2 in times of 16:45.1 and 16:55.8.
Washburn Rural had 10 runners in the top 15 to highlight the dominating performance. Seaman's Maliki Pope placed third (17:01.2) and Taegan Loy was fifth (17:19.1) to lead their team's runner-up finish.
Mill Valley's Jack Terry posted an impressive win in 16:15.0, out-running two-time class 6A state champion Trent Cochran of Gardner-Edgerton, who finished in 16:26.3. Mill Valley's boys had six of the top eight finishers, winning the meet easily with 20 points.
It was also an easy win for Mill Valley's girls, who scored 19 points to beat Blue Valley and Blue Valley West - who tied for second with 66 points (Blue Valley won the tiebreaker). Freshman Katie Schwartzkopf continues to lead the Jaguars, winning the meet in 19:09.2. Mill Valley had five of the top 7 in the race.
Ezekiel Kemboi of El Dorado fought off Michael Lyalli of Wichita North to win his home meet in 16:28.27. Lyalli was second in 16:37.48 while Emporia's Treyson True was not far behind in 16:50.86. El Dorado won the boys' team title with 70 points to Emporia's 77.
Freshman Hope Jackson of Bishop Carroll continues to impress, winning the El Dorado Invitational in a time of 19:04.62. It is Jackson's third win of the season. Senior teammate Claire Winter was second in 19:56.47 as Carroll scored 25 points and rolled to a 73-point win.
Keetan Munsell of Salina South out-kicked Austin Fullerton of Eisenhower to win the Salina Central Invitational on Saturday. Munsell's time was 16:38.4 while Fullerton was right on his heels at 16:42.1. Javier Marquez of Dodge City clocked 16:55.9 for third, leading his squad to the team title.
Kennedy Nicholson of Eisenhower won the girls' title at Salina Central in a time of 20:12, leading five Eisenhower runners in the top 8. Kadyn Cobb of Salina Central placed second in 20:26.6.
In an exciting race at the Pleasanton Invitational, Yates Center's Hadley Splechter - whose 15:18 two weeks ago is the fastest time among Kansas boys this year -- got a pretty good challenge from Girard's Cormick Logue, a sophomore who is quickly rising up the ranks of Kansas cross country. Splechter won the race in 15:56, but Logue was not far behind in a career-best time of 16:04.
Lily Meyer of Central Heights won the girls' race at Pleasanton with a time of 19:42.7.
Burrton Invitational - Collin Oswalt, Central Christian, 16:12; Parker Schroeder, Halstead, 21:33.
Cimarron Invitational - Justin Burman, Cimarron, 17:17.9; Paige Harris, Ashland, 19:54.5.
Louisburg Invitational - Braxton Dixon, Spring Hill, 17:32.0; Darian Hudgeons, Paola, 19:42.
Osage City Invitational - Gabe TenEyck, Silver Lake, 17:12.8; Rayna Jasper, Anderson County, 20:30.6.
Sabetha Invitational - Jacob Bailey, Baldwin, 17:25.5; Adalynn Collins, Atchison, 20:08.3.
Sterling Invitational - Tanner Lindahl, Buhler, 16:32.7; Mayra Ramirez, Great Bend, 19:13.8.


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Marvel's Spiderman: No Way Home becomes the first film to cross the $1 billion mark post-pandemic.
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Spiderman: No Way Home gains the appreciation of critics and fans alike. It becomes the first post-pandemic film to hit $1 billion globally. Surprisingly, the film achieved this benchmark within the time frame of 12 days.
The children and adults alike rushed to their nearest cinema. Additionally, people anxiously waited to book the show's first viewing. Audience members dressed up as either the hero or the villains in the movie. Moviegoers stood in queues waiting for the experience of a lifetime.
Hollywood hasn't seen a film hit those numbers for two years. Spiderman: No Way Home took the throne away from China's 'The Battle at Lake Changjin'. The latter was grossing at a whopping $902 million. However, Marvel achieved this milestone without playing Spiderman: No Way Home in China. The Chinese audience currently accounts for the largest moviegoing market.
The film was domestically able to earn $81 million from 4,336 North American theatres over the weekend. Contrary to this, only a handful of COVID-era films have seen this kind of success in their entire running period.
Furthermore, the movie has made $121.4 million over the weekend in the international market. Tallying up the totals to date brings the revenue to a whopping $587 million.
Why were Marvel Fans drawn towards Spiderman: No Way Home?
Currently, the movie is streaming alongside The Matrix: Resurrection. But as the former is available on HBO's streaming platform, there's no urgency to see it in a cinema.
As Matrix is readily available, it's further pushing the ticket sales of Spiderman. In addition, a sense of nostalgia moved the audience towards an increased number of viewings. This emotional belonging contributed towards an upward trend in ticket sales.
The reappearance of the original villains in the trailer mesmerized the Marvel fanatics. Everyone was seeing being in awe. The casting, coupled with all the previous Spiderman, was something to only watch at theatres in all its glory. The star-studded cast is one of the major reasons that dragged the audience to the theatres.
The prequel of Spiderman: No Way Home currently is the franchise's highest-grossing film to date. It has achieved the milestone of $1.132 billion in global tickets. Visually appealing aesthetic and heart-wrenching action scenes have become the studio's signature.
Marvel and Sony: Collaboration of the Decade?
Marvel's collaboration with Sony has born fruitful results. The two studios have decided to share the character rights of Spiderman. This move enabled the studio to integrate Spiderman into its broad cinematic universe.
As we move towards the future, it is expected that more comic book movies will make a move towards theatres. Marvel Cinematic Universe is more than just a studio. It's a culture that binds audiences from all age groups together.
What do you think is in store for the future of Spiderman's place in the MCU?
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Fran Hjalmarson
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Fran Hjalmarson is a counselor at No Excuses University at Los Pen. Fran began working at Los Pen in 2003, the year that No Excuses University was born. Known to her students and families simply as "Mrs. H", Fran is committed to supporting the social and emotional needs of her students in a way that facilitates academic success at the same time. By creating innovative and effective strategies, Fran has helped to positively impact the school climate, parent involvement, and community outreach at Los Penasquitos Elementary School. She is the author of the book, Differentiated Parent Support which details her personal journey and experiences engaging families in unique ways to support student success. Highly skilled at providing strategies of the Six Exceptional Systems, Fran works with educators across the country in an effort to support success for all students and families. Fran lives in Poway, CA and earned her Masters in Counseling with a PPS from National University.
Resources by Fran Hjalmarson
Creating A Unified School Culture with Clarity and Focus: How to Ensure Equitable Experiences for ALL Students
SST: Respond to Intervention with an Effective Student Success Team Model
Fundamental Elements for Exceptional and Candid Collaboration
Differentiated Parent Support: Engaging Parents in Unique Ways to Increase Their Involvement in School


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Wrong Hermeneutic
Leon Wolf (via Ace) writes:
As a conservative . . .
Really? I've never even heard this guy's name before, but let's see what he has to say:
. . . who has advocated for criminal justice reform, I have a lot of admiration for the #BlackLivesMatter movement, which has been remarkably effective at raising awareness of the myriad ways that black Americans are treated differently — or, put more bluntly, treated worse — by law enforcement.
So, already we're off the rails. I say this as a conservative who has himself been critical of the police: their methods are characterized by excess aggression, poor accountability, and insufficient regard for the Constitutional rights of American citizens. But I have no sympathy at all for criticisms centered around "disparate impact" analysis, and for two very good reasons: (1) it's factually wrong; and (2) it doesn't contribute to my well-being.
As the experience of, most prominently, Martin O'Malley at the Nut-Roots convention demonstrate, the #BlackLivesMatter movement isn't motivated by the desire to improve police behavior in a disinterested way. It is motivated by the desire to socially and politically validate black racial grievance, and his claims to conservatism notwithstanding, Wolf buys into this motivation.* His analysis may be more sophisticated than the crude slogan -- "Po-po b' raciss'!" of the street, but his column is about the structural racism of "Big Government". Nowhere does this "conservative" mention the easily observed and incontrovertible reality of disproportionate black criminality and anti-social behavior. I don't have a firm fixed opinion about whether "loosies" should be sold legally by street peddlers in NYC, whether parking and traffic laws are in all cases constructive or the fines for their offenses onerous, or whether the drug laws and their associated sentences are socially optimum. Indeed, I can understand the arguments on both sides of these questions. But I am sure, by common experience, that blacks run afoul of these laws in the numbers they do, not by some conscious or unconscious discrimination on the part of the police or in the structure of the law, but rather by the inability or unwillingness on the part of black Americans to observe the standards of behavior expected by their fellow citizens.
Believing otherwise is unlikely to end well. We already see what disparate impact analysis did in the Wells Fargo lending prosecution: Wells Fargo allowed its loan officers to charge not-smart borrowers above-market interest rates, but the government didn't bring a case on behalf of not-smart borrowers. It brought the case only on behalf of not-smart black borrowers, and only the black borrowers received redress in the eventual settlement. The white not-smart borrowers? The government sent them away empty-handed.
I'm not interested in these kinds of settlements. I'm not interested in a world where the police continue the violate with impunity our rights under the First, Second, Third, Fourth, and Fifth Amendments, where we have no right of self-defense against those violations, where the legal system itself refuses to vindicate those rights, and where vindication, even when possible, is lengthy, expensive and uncertain . . . BUT where the police structure their violations such that blacks and whites are victimized in equal proportion to their percentages of the population. Because THAT is the likely outcome of admiration for #BlackLivesMatter.
* Wolf links to a Ken Cuccinelli column that considers the effects of drug sentencing reform, mostly in Texas. The column is too vague for me to understand what trade-offs might have been involved, but to be fair to Wolf, it's apparently an example of the kind of changes he has in mind.
Posted by Dr. Φ at 12:58 PM


Third Space Learning provide personalised one-to-one tuition with an online tutor. The sessions are 1 hour every week and the children get a lot out of the personal interaction. The slideshow below is of the students taking part in their own session.
Keeping safe on the internet is vitally important. The websites listed below provide hints, tips and advice about ways that you can ensure you are doing this. It is also important to look after yourself. Year 6 can be a time where you experience a range of emotions and feel all sorts of pressures. Please know that you can speak to any member of staff about how you're feeling, but, if this isn't possible please click on the childline link which can point you in the right direction to get the support you need!


When you get the kitten follow these instructions. IF THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED, THE WARRANTY IS NULL AND VOID!! There is no such thing as an instant relationship. Give it time, do NOT rush it!
3. Dry food filled to the top as well as bottled water.
5. Open the door of the carrier and let the kitten out with the bathroom door shut.
6. If you put them in a bedroom they will hide under the bed, and you and the kitten will not be happy!!!!!
7. Do not let the kitten out of the bathroom until the kitten has bonded with you, meaning it comes up to you and wants attention. When you go into the bathroom, do not try to grab the kitten to pet it. You will just scare it, and the bonding process will take longer!!!
8. Do not introduce it to any other pet until you have reached this point.
9. Then, when the kitten is ready, put one in the carrier and let the other one out side of the carrier and vice/ versa.
10. Feed a grain free dry food. There are many and the canned food that goes with it. (EVO, Holistic Select, and Blue Buffalo are just a few). Why grain free? The GMOs in the grains now have played havoc with the intestinal systems of our purebreeds.
11. I am sending along the dry food they are eating. Mix it with what you will get. Don't change their food all at once or they will have the runs.
12. Dry food all the time! DO NOT DIET KITTENS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
13. Give the canned food morning and night only.
14. Start with a tablespoon of food. If they eat it all, give them more. If not eaten in 10 minutes, pick it up.
15. They tend to be dry food eaters, but they are babies, and you want them to eat as much as possible now.
16. If you have ANY QUESTIONS, CALL ME! Most vets are not pure breed specialists and do not know these cats!
17. Do not neuter or spay the kitten until after 30 days of purchase. The stress of the move will suppress their immune system. Since you pick up most illnesses at a hospital, you do not want them going there with a suppressed immune system.
a) 8 cups of dry food.
c) In the wet food, add 1/8 teaspoon of each.
20. Put this on the dry food and wet food every day. This is from Thomas Labs in AZ 800-359-8387.
Please call and order these, and keep the kitten on them. They are great to boost immunity and good general health.
21. Some people want to introduce the new kitten to the vet after they get them. Where are sick animals kept? Where are most diseases picked up for humans? Well, it is in a hospital or a doctor's office. It is very unwise to run an animal to the vet for at least a month after transition to a new home. If, at that point, you wish to risk it, do so, but, with that in mind, understand that you are putting your kitten at risk for an unnecessary illness. You really should wait until neutering or spaying for any introduction.
22. I recommend a neuter/spay clinic. They are less expensive, they see hundreds of cats a week, and that is all they do, so they are extremely well versed in this surgery.
Call me first before giving any of the medication. (602) 717-4830.
PLEASE SIGN BELOW THAT YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND THAT YOU WILL FOLLOW THEM. AGAIN, IF THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED, THE WARRANTY IS NULL AND VOID. YOU UNDERSTAND THAT I DO NOT OFFER REFUNDS OF ANY SORT. THE WARRANTY STATES THAT I WILL REPLACE ANY KITTEN WITHIN TWO YEARS THAT HAS A LIFE THREATENING OR LIFE ENDING GENETIC DEFECT.


This is introductry tour of Malaysia this one is best suited for anyone who is coming to Malaysia on short duration. The mind-blowing Malaysia never fails to impress its visitor with its mesmerizing beauty, lip-smacking cuisine, and breathe-taking architectural wonders. Feel the magic of Kuala Lumpur transport you to a completely different world with its popular attractions like Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC), Thean Hou Temple, Merdeka Square and many more. Spend a day at the exotic Genting Highland, a high-altitude hill resort perched in the Titiwangsa Mountains. It boasts of a shopping mall, hotels, restaurants and a casino. This 4-day trip is sure to leave you with fond memories of the magnificent Malaysia.
Enjoy a scrumptious breakfast at the hotel and get set for a half-day Kuala Lumpur City tour on SIC (Seat-In-Coach) Basis. The must-see attractions include Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC), Thean Hou Temple, Merdeka Square, Moorish Buildings and Cricket Club, National Monument, National Mosque, Railway Station, King's Palace, Royal Selangor Visitor Centre (largest pewter factory in the world) and Batik and Handicraft Centre.
Breakfast in hotel. Pick up from hotel and proceeds to Genting Highlands. Suited about 6,000 feet above sea level and only about an hour's drive takes us away from the hustle and bustle of the city with fresh, cool and crisp mountain air, we will stop at the cable car station for your ride and enjoy a breathe taking view of the mountains and bringing you right up to the casino, the best in this region. There are also indoor theme park for the whole family to enjoy. Overnight stay at Genting Highland.
After breakfast, Deaprture transfer to the airport to board flight back home.
Anything which is not inclusion part of the package.


MT. VERNON, N.Y -- When Ray Williams steps into the old gym at Mt. Vernon High School, or walks into the Dole Recreation Center a couple of blocks away, or opens the door down the street for lunch at King's Pizzeria, or even stops in front of the abandoned house in which he grew up, the reaction around him is pretty much the same.
Eyes light. Heads turn. Faces brighten. Chins nod.
"It's good to see you, Ray,'' comes the warm and common refrain.
It makes this unlikely marriage -- a South Florida homeless man becomes the Mayor's assistant -- look like a natural fit.
Welcome home, Ray Williams. It's time to start over.
After 13 years of mostly bouncing anonymously through Florida from dead-end to dead-end -- the last 13 months sleeping in old faded vehicles in Pompano Beach -- Williams has returned to the town where he was born and raised and is still revered.
Williams, 56, played 10 seasons in the NBA (1977-87). He was captain and point guard of the adored New York Knicks, the toast of nearby Madison Square Garden when he led them to their only 50-victory season in a 15-year span. Just a year later for the cross-river New Jersey Nets, he scored 52 points -- set a one-game franchise record that still stands -- against the Detroit Pistons.
Those memories never died, even if a part of him did.
When his playing career ended, he started a gradual, downward slide, spiraling through a series of bad choices, bad investments, bad advice. Life after basketball was like quicksand. He kept sinking.
He had no plan, no steady job, no real skills. He lost his home, his marriage, his health and his children, eventually leaving him broke, leaving him to fish off a Florida pier every morning just so he had something to eat every night.
That's where Mayor Young found him, after reading about his plight. Williams virtually had dropped out of sight, fighting through both physical and emotional issues. Convincing him to return wasn't easy.


A lot of web designers are intrigued by the idea of working on their own. Whenever I meet a fellow designer and they find out that I've worked at home as a freelancer for the better part of two decades, they are often surprised. They ask how I've managed to keep things going that long and for tips on how they can do the same.
And it's easy to understand why. The daily grind of commuting, not to mention the office politics we often face, can be very stressful. People love to daydream about the time and energy they could save by working at home by themselves. The thinking goes that those resources can be put to better use – such as spending more time with family.
While it's true that a solo career in web design has many benefits, there are also some real challenges to go along with it. Let's identify a few of those challenges and some ways we can meet them.
Working by yourself, whether at home or a small office, can provide you with a feeling of freedom. That is, until you realize that you're ultimately responsible for every aspect of your business – not just design.
When you think of all the duties you have as a business owner that go beyond the fun of actually working on creative projects, it can feel overwhelming. You might just have to sit in that office chair a lot longer than you had hoped.
Sometimes, being a freelancer means missing out on your creative dream team.
The fun of creativity can get easily overtaken by the more utilitarian tasks you're charged with.
A big part of how successfully you deal with all the demands of running a business depends on how organized you are. Put some systems and processes in place to better help you keep track of everything.
For example, you may want to keep track of client billing as you mark projects off of your to-do list. The same for marking down the payments you've received. Don't wait until the end of the day or the end of the week to sort it all out. Taking care of these items while they're fresh in your mind is easier and helps ensure that you won't forget later on.
Meetings can be difficult because some clients really value the old-fashioned face-to-face get together. But every moment you're out of the office, you're also falling behind. Try to turn as many meetings into phone calls or video chats as possible. And, for those who simply must meet in-person, block out specific times in your monthly schedule to take care of them.
Taking care of your clients, of course, should be a top priority. Part of the challenge you face is figuring out what requires an immediate response and what can be put off for a few hours while you work on other things. The good news here is that providing excellent customer service may just lead to referrals – thus lessening the time you need to spend on marketing and bringing in new clients.
It's also worth mentioning that using third-party providers is a good way to alleviate some of the burden, when possible. For example, hiring an accountant or signing up for a service that allows you to conduct business tasks online can be a big help.
There's nothing quite like one of those "oh, snap!" type of moments to bring on the stress. The hard part of this is that, when something bad happens, you're most often going to be responsible for making it right again (even if you didn't cause it in the first place).
Sometimes, things beyond your control go wrong. You may even personally make a mistake or two. It's times like this when you wish you could look around and blame the person sitting next to you.
Even if you're not really being blamed by anyone, you may still be expected to fix the situation yourself or coordinate the effort with a third party – like a web hosting company, for example. This not only is frustrating to deal with, but it also takes precious time from the other things you have to get done.
This is one of those areas that is often learned the hard way (it sure was for me). While some situations may be unavoidable, there is a lot you can do to both prevent issues from cropping up and also managing client expectations for when the unexpected does happen.
One way to minimize damage and save time is to keep routine backups of your key files. Whether you're backing up a remote website or other key assets located on your own computer, a backup can be a true lifesaver when needed. It's something proactive you can do to make life easier.
The other part of the equation is to let your clients know what you can and can't be responsible for – preferably from the outset of working with them. For example, they should know if you can't fix things like their server, email account or other problems you have nothing to do with.
If something breaks and it is within your jurisdiction, keep clients updated on what's happening and do everything you can to make it right. Be as transparent as possible by explaining the situation.
As difficult and stressful as it can be to find yourself alone when something bad happens, handling it properly can bring at least some peace of mind to everyone involved.
When you're flying solo, it's entirely possible to get yourself into a situation where you feel stuck. As in, stuck working on projects you hate. Part of this has to do with the fact that you need to make money. You might feel compelled to say yes to projects and clients you don't want because, well, survival.
While survival sounds like a good enough reason, continually working on stuff you hate will become a serious demotivator. And, when you think about it, you probably started your own business to get away from these types of creative black holes.
Early in my career, I took just about every soul-sucking project I could find. I figured it would earn me enough to stay in business for the long-term. But I found that it actually made me question whether I even wanted to be in business anymore.
Freelancer Julien, aka Zuco, found his passion through graphic design.
Every one of us, especially when we're starting out on our own, are tempted to take on projects that aren't the most satisfying. If you're in a situation where you desperately need some business, then it's probably fine to (cautiously) pursue this type of work.
But, before you sign your life away, ask yourself this question: How will I feel about working on this project a year from now?
It's an important question because you'll have clients who are with you for a long period of time. Either the project is an ongoing one or perhaps that client will bring you different projects over the years. Take a moment and envision what things will look like and how it makes you feel. If you're not getting a great vibe about something, maybe it's not the right thing to do.
Now, this doesn't mean you should only take on projects that give you a warm, fuzzy feeling. Real life doesn't often work that way. You will probably have to sacrifice a little joy here and there in order to pay the bills. Just avoid the soul-suckers and you'll be fine!
Running your own web design business, no matter how small, provides you with an opportunity for both professional and personal growth. You'll learn a lot about the work you do – not to mention a few things about yourself.
Despite the many ups and downs you'll face, being a one-person company is still a pretty cool gig. Embrace the challenges and may they bring out your best.


If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, Fulfill ye My joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than themselves. Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon Him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And being found in fashion as a man, He humbled Himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. Wherefore God also hath highly exalted Him, and given Him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
God's word is able to deliver, uphold, and restore the most downtrodden of hearts.
God's truth is able to liberate and set the captive free.
God's grace is able to replenish, restore, and renew the most vile of souls.
God's word is the only word that can set man free.
He will do this work in you like He's doing this work in me. God and His precious word can be entirely trusted.
If you wish for your life to take a different turn, you must make a different turn.
The moment you invite the Spirit in to perform His needful work.
The moment the word penetrates your soul in such a deep and profound way that you begin to respond to the power of it, and your soul is taken up with the desire to please Him more than any other.
Then God is doing something very very special and personal in "your" soul.
Read this passage over seven times and let it burn in you and see if your entire day doesn't change as a result.
Every other month the Inkwell provides a personal reflective "Study."
Join me and experience the power of God.


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Adaptive Digital Technologies, Inc. and TI Instruments have collaborated together to provide TI customers with a High Fidelity Audio Hardware Reference Design demonstrating dual microphones for audio input via stereo ADC, low-power DSP featuring Adaptive Digital's high definition acoustic echo cancellation (HD AEC), while performing noise reduction, and other audio quality enhancement algorithms.
TIDA-01589 features multi-microphone capable advanced audio processing algorithms from Adaptive Digital Technologies running on C5517 DSP such as high definition acoustic echo cancellation (HD AEC), beamforming, adaptive spectral noise reduction, anti-howling, adaptive filtering, nonlinear processing, and double talk detection to produce a high-quality, full-duplex communication. This design also provides a scalable platform for implementing new features like voice activation, speech recognition and directional of arrival (DOA) of sound.
The algorithms and processing written by Adaptive Digital Technologies for this audio reference design correct for the problems that are found in microphone array and loud-speaker applications. Beamforming (BF), noise reduction (NR) and adaptive filtering algorithms focus the processing system on speech as the critical audio signal and filter out other high-frequency and low-frequency signals in the environment.
Non-linear processing helps account for the artifacts introduced by the acoustic characteristics of the system. HD AEC is responsible for removing the echo coming from the 2-way real-time nature of the communication. Anti-howling and double talk detection work to balance audio signals, remove jitter in the transmitted signal and improve the overall quality of the final signal.
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Each tutor group at the secondary school was given a shoe box to fill with Christmas gifts for an adult or child and the 24 boxes were then collected by The Trussell Trust.
Students also raised money for BBC Children in Need. Pupils from all year groups baked or brought cakes into school and some took part in the star baker competition which was won by Dillan Rycroft with his Pudsey cake. More than £80 was raised for the charity.


Guests enjoyed a taste of Marco Pierre White-inspired hospitality at the opening of two new restaurants at the Dover Marina Hotel on Thursday evening.
The hotel is now home to Mr White's English Chophouse and Wheeler's Fish and Chips, both launched with the backing of cooking's enfant terrible, the inimitable Marco Pierre White.
Dover MP Charlie Elphicke unveiled the restaurants at the Dover Marina Hotel, which offers stunning sea views as well as great food and top class service. He welcomed the hotel's transformation and said the new restaurants would be a major boost to the town and the district.
The Chophouse is only the third to be opened in the country, following the launch of the brand in London and Manchester earlier this year.
He told guests at the opening that the launch of the two new restaurants at the four-star hotel was great news for the hotel, but also great news for the town and the district.
Seelan went on: "I know I speak for every one of us at The Best Western Plus Dover Marina Hotel & Spa as well as for the Best Western in the UK and Black & White Hospitality when I say that we want this hotel to contribute to the economic wellbeing of the area.
The 84-cover restaurant will serve a range of fresh, high quality meat cuts alongside traditional home-grown classics such as goats' cheese and beetroot salad, chateaubriand, roast rump of lamb and fish pie.
General Manager Suresh Abbas paid tribute to "the team at Black & White Hospitality who have provided the training and the support to get the hotel team to the stage we are at today". He also thanked his staff for their "dedication and hard work".
Brandie Deignan, managing director of Black & White Hospitality, pointed out that the hotel was the first in the world to have two Marco-inspired restaurants in the same place.
Guests also heard from Rob Paterson, chief executive officer of Best Western Great Britain, who joined in the congratulations to the hotel team on what they had achieved.
The large crowd of well wishers included David Foley, chief executive of Dover District Chamber of Commerce, who said he "very much welcomed the continuing investment in the hotel, which is making Dover even more attractive to visitors, residents and businesses".


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How do you strategize the improvement of fleet road efficiency and profit when you have no point of comparison? You don't.
Not until you try another route. Perhaps some things have changed in your fleet territory. Consider any alternative roads, changes to traffic laws. What about the new drivers on your team? Even if you are convinced that you have perfected the optimal routes and scheduling scheme for your fleet vehicles, you won't know for sure until you compare live tracking data.
There could be significant improvements in fuel consumption, driver productivity, road safety and more, just waiting for you to discover with the help of geofencing technology and live tracking software. Compare and cash in. It's simple.
Geofencing allows you to create virtual boundaries on a live tracking, web-accessed map, so that every time your GPS-tracked vehicles (or assets/ persons), enter or exit the perimeters, you receive an alert.
• An instant pop-up alert on your computer screen.
• An email message sent to recipients of your choice.
• A different icon for the vehicle, asset, or person on map view.
These alerts can be reviewed in written reports, and the data shared amongst team members. And here's where you can start reducing direct expenses such as fuel costs and insurance premiums: comparing the data.
Use data to benchmark internally. Compare performance today versus previous periods. Are you drivers following your trusty routes one hundred percent of the time? How does that alternative route stack up in fuel efficiency and traffic congestion? The data provides the answers.
With the GPS Commander geofence feature, you have access to a range of boundary-driven data. The easy-to-use mouse-drawing tool lets you create circle or polygon geofences for general geographic areas, or route geofences to monitor devices on a designated path. Who said saving money had to be complicated?
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Quick Answer: When did philosophy begin?
By Francis Jackson When
1 What is the origin of philosophy?
2 Who created the philosophy of history?
3 Which is the oldest philosophy?
4 How long has philosophy been around?
5 Who is the father of philosophy?
6 Where is the birthplace of philosophy?
7 Who is called Father of History?
8 What was Hegel's philosophy?
9 What are the 7 historical concepts?
10 Who was the first philosopher ever?
11 Who was the greatest philosopher of all time?
12 Who is the first known philosopher?
13 What are the 3 concepts of philosophy?
14 What came first philosophy or religion?
15 What are the main periods in the history of philosophy?
What is the origin of philosophy?
The original meaning of the word philosophy comes from the Greek roots philo- meaning "love" and -sophos, or "wisdom." When someone studies philosophy they want to understand how and why people do certain things and how to live a good life. In other words, they want to know the meaning of life.
Who created the philosophy of history?
Hegel's philosophy of history is perhaps the most fully developed philosophical theory of history that attempts to discover meaning or direction in history (1824a, 1824b, 1857). Hegel regards history as an intelligible process moving towards a specific condition—the realization of human freedom.
Which is the oldest philosophy?
Samkhya: Samkhya is the oldest of the orthodox philosophical systems, and it postulates that everything in reality stems from purusha (self or soul or mind) and prakriti (matter, creative agency, energy).
How long has philosophy been around?
Philosophy has been around since the dawn of western civilization. The golden age of Greek philosophy took place in Athens in the 5th century BC.
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Who is the father of philosophy?
Socrates of Athens (l. c. 470/469-399 BCE) is among the most famous figures in world history for his contributions to the development of ancient Greek philosophy which provided the foundation for all of Western Philosophy. He is, in fact, known as the "Father of Western Philosophy" for this reason.
Where is the birthplace of philosophy?
Ancient Greece was the birthplace of Western philosophical ethics.
Who is called Father of History?
Herodotus has been called the "father of history." An engaging narrator with a deep interest in the customs of the people he described, he remains the leading source of original historical information not only for Greece between 550 and 479 BCE but also for much of western Asia and Egypt at that time.
What was Hegel's philosophy?
Hegelianism is the philosophy of G. W. F. Hegel which can be summed up by the dictum that "the rational alone is real", which means that all reality is capable of being expressed in rational categories. His goal was to reduce reality to a more synthetic unity within the system of absolute idealism.
What are the 7 historical concepts?
The seven key concepts in History are: perspectives • continuity and change • cause and effect • evidence • empathy • significance • contestability. The concept of perspectives is an important part of historical inquiry.
Who was the first philosopher ever?
Thales of Miletus (624BC to 546BC) is generally considered the first philosopher. He is known to have contended that Water is the fundamental substance out of which everything comes.
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Who was the greatest philosopher of all time?
Saint Thomas Aquinas (1225–1274)
Aristotle (384–322 BCE)
Confucius (551–479 BCE)
René Descartes (1596–1650)
Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803 82)
David Hume (1711–77)
Immanuel Kant (1724–1804)
Who is the first known philosopher?
The first philosopher is usually said to have been Thales. Raymond Geuss has recently suggested that it was not Thales but Oedipus (and the Sphinx), on the grounds that 'It takes two' for philosophy to exist.
What are the 3 concepts of philosophy?
Explain and differentiate three main areas of philosophy: ethics, epistemology and metaphysics. 2. Explain the difference between knowledge and beliefs about the physical world (the realm of science) and knowledge and beliefs about moral issues and metaphysical things such as God, Heaven and Hell, and souls.
What came first philosophy or religion?
What we would call philosophy, generally speaking, originates in around the tenth century BCE worldwide. So, technically religion came first. Of course, neither of them took a form that most people would be familiar with until they had both been around for a long time, but that's another question.
What are the main periods in the history of philosophy?
1. Western philosophy after the middle ages can be divided into four periods: the Renaissance, the Enlightenment or modern philosophy, 19th Century philosophy, and 20th Century/ the contemporary period.
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The first 120 volumes in the Seventh Circle (Septimo Circulo) series were selected by Borges and Bioy Casares, both practitioners and very well- informed observers of the crime genre and its developments since the 1930s. It is well known that the pair had previously co-written, under the pseudonym of Bustos Domeq the ultimate armchair detection classic, Six problems for Don Isidro Parodi, published in 1942. The Septimo Circulo series reflects their tastes (even though, unlike Borges, it favours novels over short stories) and views on crime fiction aesthetics. Given the global status and influence of Borges especially, the vision of a canon of international crime fiction which emerges from this selection is interesting. The visualisations below show which authors were published, between 1945 and 1954 in the series's first 120 volumes, and highlight their relative importance there.
Further reading: Carolina Miranda, 'More than the Sum of its Parts: Borges, Bioy Casares and the Phenomenon of the Septimo Circulo Collection' in Jean Anderson, Carolina Miranda, Barbara Pezzotti (ed) Serial Crime Fiction. Dying for More, Palgrave, 2015, pp. 31 sq.
¡Oh envoltura de la muerte!


Earlier this week, I saw that the Mugs Stump Grant recipients for 2012 were announced. News like this is more than a headline; it's a chance for us to live vicariously through some current, bold alpinists. Seven projects were awarded but the Alaskan expeditions drew my attention.
One recipient is a team focused on Golgotha in the Revelation Mountains. Clint Helander, Scotty Vincik, and Mark Westman will tackle its east face. The other recipient is a team heading to the Saint Elias Range to climb the west face of Middle Peak. That team is composed of Dave Burdick, John Frieh and Zac West. Their objective doesn't have as dramatic a name as Golgotha, but that really doesn't matter either; it's challenge more than makes up for its utilitarian name.
Mountaineering is an amazing sport (yes, it is a sport,) and as the long list of 2012 grant recipients shows, the scope is literally global. North America is my home and Alaska (and to some extent British Colombia and Alberta) are my favorite, mountain-wise. Living in an urban area where everyone craves the beaches of southern Florida, Alaska is plenty exotic. I love the history of the Alaska Range, the rugged, remote allure of the Revelations and the wilderness of the Saint Elias Range.
The Revelations were first visited by one of the Harvard Mountaineering Club veterans and writer, David Roberts. He and his team chose biblical end-of-times inspired names for the mountains they saw, such as The Angel and, of course, the unclimbed Golgotha. Roberts recently said in a recent issue of Climbing that he had been saving it on his personal tick list, and only recently did he feel comfortable telling everyone else about it. I wonder if this inspired this expedition? It made me contemplate grabbing my crampons and buying a plane ticket.
The Saint Elias Range was a blank on the Alaskan/Canadian map until National Geographic sent Bradford Washburn and a team of climbers to draw one up the old fashioned way — getting down on the ground, walking the glaciers and finding what lay between the peaks. Despite it being mapped — like everywhere else these days (sigh) — it's the experience of the hike, the climb, the conditions our responses and our mental state that really create the explorer's world today.
I wish the teams very good luck!
Sources: 1) Alpinist Newswire; 2) Roberts, David, On the Ridge Between Life and Death, Simon and Schuster, 2005; 3) Roberts, David, The Last of His Kind, HarperCollins, 2009.


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Photos of the day: December 4, 2020
| Updated on December 04, 2020 Published on December 04, 2020
Vehicles wading through the flooded Nellithope near Indira Gandhi Statue during the Heavy rain in Puducherryon Friday. - THE HINDU
With heavy rains lashing the city, residential areas on Old Mahabalipuram Road, Chennai have been inundated with water overflowing from lakes and water bodies. - Photo: Bijoy Ghosh
Voters stand in a queue to cast their vote for the third phase of the District Development Council (DDC) elections, in Anantnag district south Kashmir on Friday, 04, December 2020. - THE HINDU
A huge cut-out of Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami was erected in front of Tamukkam grounds in Madurai along with a model of Mullaperiyar drinking water project, as he is visited the city on Friday to lay the foundation stone for the drinking water project. - THE HINDU
Army jawans cordon off area after Militants on Friday shot at and injured a candidate for the District Development Council (DDC) elections in Anantnag district south Kashmir on Friday, 04, December 2020. - THE HINDU
Chennai experienced continuous rain due to Burevi cyclone on Friday. - THE HINDU
People seen morning walks as dense fog envelopes in North India, in Harakhpur village of Prayagraj district in Uttar Pradesh on Friday. December 4, 2020. - THE HINDU
Indian Navy personnel observes the 4th of December as Navy Day Celebrations every year to commemorate its achievements and celebrate its magnificence and sacrifices made for the country, in Secunderabad - The Hindu
GHMC election counting started at Wesley college in Secunderabad on Friday, December 4, 2020 - The Hindu
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Привязка булевого значения к чекбоксу обычно делается так:
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Why don't you come over – over 100 international news outlets covered Romanian campaign
February 25, 2013 April 16, 2013 Cristina Blanaru Advertising
"Why don't you come over" campaign, launched by GMP Advertising and Gandul.info and that invited Brits to come to Romania instead of fearing of Romanians invading their country, ended with a message from Romanians to the British Prime Minister David Cameron, published in The Guardian on February 11th .
Started by GMP Advertising and Romanian online daily Gandul and continued with help from Webstyler, "Why don't you come over?" campaign started as an answer to "Don't come to UK" campaign, launched by The Guardian. In just 2 weeks, GMP's campaign managed to get global reach and showed to foreigners and Romanians that one can say good things about Romanians also.
The results of the campaign:
Over 5M impressions in Romanian press (print, online, radio, TV)
Over 100 materials in international mass-media
Over 1.5M impressions on Facebook
49,000 impressions on Twitter
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Over 60,000 comments in Romanian online press
Over 300 Romanians offered their couches to Brits willing to visit Romania
2 Brits applied for jobs in Romania
The campaign had a big international impact and visibility in titles in UK, US, France, Germany, Ireland, Spain, Hungary, Belgium, Brasil, India, Switzerland or Pakistan. "Why don't you come over" was covered by Financial Times, Associated Press, BBC News, Huffington Post, Reuters, ZDF, Daily Mirror, The Independent, El Mundo, The World or BBD Lincolnshire. The campaign also made it in Time.
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