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Beekeeping Class Fun
18 Aug 2013 10:32 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)
We've had a great turn out for classes and now we have monthly meetings.
Stay tuned for the schedule. Our last class was the 2nd Saturday. It was a one-on-one mentoring day with Janneke.
I got to see a queen laying in action and that was really exciting and I was able to catch her action.
The previous classes have included basics for beekeeping, the codes in Long Beach and how to inspect the hive. We've tried adding a swarm and now our hive is from a cutout from under the floor of an old apiary that was torn down.
Beginning Beekeeping Class Session 2
18 Jun 2013 8:54 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)
Even if you missed the first class you are welcome to attend Session 2. Just let us know to expect you.
South 40 Community Garden
Introduction to Bees and Beekeeping
A beehive is a wonderful addition to any garden to improve pollination and add energy to your backyard space. Come and join us at the Long Beach Organic South 40 Community Garden for a beginning class about how you can get started and what you can do to support urban beekeeping.
Classes are free. *Donations to Long Beach Organic are welcomed.
June 15, 2013. 9-11AM
Bee friendly environment
Life cycle of a bee
Introducing the bees to their new home
Management of bees/hive for an urban environment
What can go wrong?
Harvesting, processing and storage of honey
*Bring your own bee suit or we can supply a few of them, courtesy of…HoneyLove
Long Beach Organic
South 40 Garden
Reserve your spot and a suit if necessary:
Luis Sanchez
amoralsol@yahoo.com
South 40 Community Garden Gets Their Bees
We just had our first beginners beekeeping class at Long Beach Organic's South 40 Community Garden. The turn out was great with 20 people coming for the two hour class that ran three hours! See below for the class information. I brought the swarm from California Heights and they sat on the table while we discussed beekeeping. Luis discussed the what makes a bee friendly environment and life cycle.
There were a lot of questions and comments, of course, when we got to city codes and misconceptions. But the real fun started when everyone put on their Honeylove beesuits for the transfer of the swarm to the new hive.
The bees were so sweet, I hadn't even taped up the box. When we opened the nuc there were two small groups of bees and then I turned the box over to "dump" the bees into the hive.
The interesting part was that they were still in two groups. We discussed that the bees would be surrounding the queen and we could see some fanning. It was great was someone in the class (she wasn't really a beginner and already had her own suit) saw the queen in one of the clumps of bees and then we saw a second queen in the other clump!
Can you find the queen?
It made sense and there were definitely two different queens, one a little darker than the other. We nudged them both between the frames and eventually the rest followed.
It will be very interesting when we do the inspection in a couple of weeks at the second session of our beginners beekeeping class. I sure hope both queens stay and if not all of them, at least one queen and some workers.
We'll also be setting up monthly mentoring classes so please stay tuned for those dates. And if you are interested in becoming a member of LongBeach Organic, and want your own plot, check out the website for more information. There are still plots available and one is near the bees.
California Heights in Long Beach Saves Bees
Jim first noticed a small docile swarm of bees in his wife's Japanese maple tree a few days ago. They were there minding their own business and he thought that they would be perfect for a beekeeper's hive. He searched the web and the first call he made was to a person who said for $150 he could come and kill them. Aghhh!!! Not what he was looking for. He then came across Henry who forwarded the info to our club, the Long Beach Beekeepers. In no time we came to the rescue. I came after work and Jim and his wife were sitting on their front porch. They were so nice and welcoming. And they didn't even know I was the bee person at first!
He showed me the cute group of bees, just the size of a tiny melon resting in the tree, content to be in their beautiful front yard. They had already started building some comb but were ready to move into the little nuc that I had. They'll be part of our beginning beekeeping class today. If you are interested in learning beekeeping, we'll have these classes at least twice a year and will be working on a monthly mentoring session. Look out for more details. Thank-you, Jim, for calling us.
Blessed Bees
20 May 2013 3:00 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)
Four members of the club answered the call to help rescue a hive of bees at the Bethany Church School in Long Beach. Jaime had checked it out the previous day with the time honored bee location method – an ear to the wall – and heard loud buzzing across several feet.
Surely it had to be a huge hive but things with bees aren't always – actually hardly ever – what they seem. The bees were in the outside wall at the very top of a narrow staircase leading to the second floor. With the help of Dan, the head of maintenance for the church, we located the hive by drilling a few test holes until comb was visible.
The room quickly filled with bees and dust as the comb was exposed. Oddly there did not seem to be all that many bees on the panes of comb which were large and almost pure white; obviously new comb. It was filled with lots of healthy brood but virtually no stores. Once we reached the ceiling header we could not continue.
Our suspicion was that there was more to the hive than met the eye. It was very possible that the majority of bees and older comb were in the attic to which we did not have access other than to cut into the roof. At that point we came to a consensus decision that it was a job for pros and we reluctantly let Dan know that we had to withdraw. Fully suited and a rescue veteran of a few hours, he later accessed the attic but did not find the expected large numbers of bees or any comb. At least we had a box of healthy brood and enough bees to support it. Hopefully there will be a potential queen. The mystery continues – Stay tuned. Barbara, Jaime, Dick, Howard and Dan
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LBB Beeks Participate in Film Screening
22 Apr 2013 11:20 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)
Conscious Cinema
proudly presents
Vanishing Of The Bees
a film by George Langworthy and MaryamHenein
Honeybees have been mysteriously disappearing across the planet, literally vanishing from their hives. Known as Colony Collapse Disorder, this phenomenon threatens the loss of much more than honey as we depend on honeybees to pollinate one third of the food on our tables. Vanishing of the Bees chronicles the innermost thoughts and feelings of beekeepers and scientists as they fight to preserve the honeybee and make it through another day.
Featuring experts like author MichaelPollan, the film also presents a platform of solutions, encouraging audiences to be the change they want to see in the world. This award-winning documentary examines the alarming disappearance of honeybees and the greater meaning it holds about the relationship between Humankind and Mother Earth.
Special Guest Speakers: Henry Kurland, President, and Barbara Sinclair, Vice President of Long Beach Beekeepers. They will bring an observation hive and honey sticks will be available for sale to support Long Beach Beekeepers.
Join Us As We Celebrate International Mother Earth Day And Explore This Important Issue!
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Online Video Course: The Sacred Path of the Bee
5 Apr 2013 3:42 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)
Ancient traditions of the bee priestesses awakening in our lives today!
Online Video Intensive (6 Sessions)
with Layne Redmond and Debra Roberts
First Session: April 11, Open to the Public at no charge.
Layne Redmond and Debra Roberts are co-teaching a special video online course called The Sacred Path of the Bee: The Ancient Traditions of the Bee Priestesses Awakening in Our Lives Today. The Introductory episode is free and will be on April 11 at 8pm (the other five sessions will begin in July). If you are interested, make sure you are on Layne's newsletter list at this link:
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Time with Layne will include learning about the amazing history of the ancient bee priestesses who were frame drummers. She will also be teaching the yogic breathing and mantra practices from the Indian bee goddess, Bhramari Devi. Debra's part focuses on the contemporary sacred path and practices with the bees. Together, we are calling back and enlivening the ancient in our lives, now. It's time … Please feel free to share this with anyone you think might be interested. For more information about us, please visit: layneredmond.com (Layne) and holybeepress.com (Debra). Blessed be, blessed bees.
Readers respond to Tim Grobaty article
1 Apr 2013 7:40 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)
Tim Grobaty: Readers say animal rules don't pass smell test
By Tim Grobaty Long Beach Press Telegram
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MAIL CALL: After our column about the proposal of new rules regarding chickens, goats and bees in Long Beach, readers have been clucking and whinnying and buzzing with concerns and fears, with the main beefs having to do with what scatologists refer to as "No. 2."
"May Tim enjoy the fragrances from the chicken pens," writes hex-caster Marilyn Stanley McKellips on Facebook. "People don't pick up after the animals they have now."
Another, from a fellow who called us at 6:30 on a school morning, left a message that we should "bring more attention to the fact that the chicken and goats will increase the number of flies. There are already too many flies. It's made the environment, particularly in Belmont Shore, horrible. You can't even spend a nice day in the yard because of the flies. People close their garbage container lids, but the trash collectors always leave them open, and that attracts more flies."
OK, we don't know what to say about that, but presumably, or at least ideally, chicken ranchers will use chicken output for fertilizing their crops. In gratitude, the chickens will eat annoying insects and God will be in his heaven.
"NO. DON'T WANT TO LIVE CLOSE TO A FAMILY THAT HAS A ROOSTER CROWING AT 5 IN THE MORNING. LONG BEACH IS GOING TO HELL IN A BASKET," texts Michael O'Brien on his hysterical cellphone.
The truth is, very few people want to live close to a family that has a rooster crowing at 5 in the morning. You're not allowed now, nor will you be allowed under the new rules, to have a rooster. Because they make too much noise. You'll only be allowed to have gently clucking chickens. Forget being jarred from sleep; you'll have more trouble keeping from being lulled to sleep early.
A couple of alarmists checked in. On Facebook, Leslie Abrahams Gosling predicted a scene out of Revelations, "next there will be backyard slaughtering of the chickens, goats and more." And Seal Beach Dan, who admitted that he doesn't think the chicken/goat thing is a bad idea, wonders if the city isn't opening a Pandora's Box. "What about exotic pets, like a lion or a tiger. If I can have a chicken, why can't I have a python?" Well, just because you can't, that's why. Why can't we have a python if we have a dog? That's it: We're getting a python.
And, in fact, we might get a lion or a tiger, too, to take care of our burgeoning and lively mice population. After writing about that plague, Greg on Monlaco called to advise us that "the best answer for mice around the house is a cat. A neighbor's cat, an alley cat, any kind of cat will do. And if that doesn't work, get another one."
OK, we admit that the cat is looking like a good idea. But, then, what about the problem posed by reader Paula, who sends her future column request, with a nice preamble: "I enjoy your column. I do not like your detractors. I wonder if you'd be interested in doing a column about how to keep cats from using other people's planters and flower beds as their personal litter boxes.
We wonder if a variation on some of today's mailbag responses might be the answer. Get a dog. A neighbor's dog, an alley dog, any kind of dog will do.
And if that doesn't work, get a python.
Our unwillingness to slaughter the little mice earned us a nice pat on the back from our pal at Wilson, Wes Edwards: "OK, so you are a known Wilson grad, liberal, anti-war, pro-gay, libertarian type, but now, animal rights? We applaud you again!"
Then, Edwards told us a story about a mouse "waltzing" across his son's chest in his sleep. That kept us up all night.
Finally, our failure thus far using Havahart traps, drew this from Christina Nigra Johnson who, like us, is a bleeding heart nonviolent sort: "Thank you for trying Havahart! I have used them with great success. The key is to find the right bait, so try different things. Compassion often takes courage, which is why it is in too short supply. Please don't give up!"
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LB Environmental Committee Meeting, June 2012
29 Mar 2013 11:37 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)
LB eyes easing rules on goats, hens, bees
COUNCIL: Committee will seek lengthy public comment before any changes.
Long Beach Press-Telegram (CA) - Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Author/Byline: Eric Bradley Staff Writer
Edition: MAIN
Section: NEWS
Page: 3A
LONG BEACH - Goats will continue to be barred from being kept south of Anaheim Street, at least for now.
The seemingly eccentric rule, a relic of Long Beach's 20th century urbanization, was part of a pack of changes to the municipal code debated by the City Council's Environmental Committee on Tuesday.
Urban agriculture advocates are pushing city officials to relax property line setback regulations governing the keeping of hens, goats and bees to expand opportunities to produce organic eggs, milk and honey.
Committee members eventually voted 2-1 to direct city staff to continue to study altering current restrictions, but not before lengthy public comment.
About two dozen residents lined up to speak for and against the measures, with most in favor.
Long Beach Grows Executive Director Donna Marykwas countered concerns about animal abuse by saying that her chicken and goats are treated "like royalty" compared with animals that produce the majority of eggs and milk in the United States.
"We don't tell other people what they can or cannot eat," Marykwas said, "and not allowing individuals to raise our own eggs and milk equates to more factory farm animal abuse in a commercial setting."
The proposed law would allow up to four hens with no restriction, five to 10 chickens at least 25 feet away from a neighboring residence and 11 to 20 of the birds at least 50 feet away from homes.
Currently, up to 20 hens can be kept on a property if they are at least 50 feet away from single and two-family residences and 100 feet from homes of three families or more.
The outlined changes would also allow two female pygmy goats, licensed annually, without restriction.
Goats are now limited to one animal 100 feet from residences - and only north of Anaheim Street, once considered a rural area of Long Beach.
The proposed rules would allow two beehives on property at least five feet from property lines. Those less than 15 feet from a property line would require a surrounding flyaway barrier at least six feet high.
Hives must now be kept 100 feet from homes and 10 feet above ground.
The proposals were modeled after small-scale animal husbandry laws in cities such as Seattle, Santa Monica and San Diego, according to staff.
The possibility of bees buzzing around near her home had one resident worried.
Heather Altman, who lives in Belmont Heights, said she hopes the committee will look into creating safeguards to protect bee -allergic residents.
"This is a very real concern for me, and I'd like to be able to use my backyard," Altman said.
Councilman Patrick O'Donnell submitted the lone "no" vote Tuesday after expressing concern over the committee's asking the City Attorney's Office to come back with draft changes to city code in September meeting.
"To go ahead and slide it into legal language, to me, solidifies it," O'Donnell said.
Regardless of what results from the process, Long Beach citizens won't have to deal with roosters crowing at the break of dawn.
"Roosters aren't allowed per city code, and we're not proposing to change it," said Larry Rich, city sustainability coordinator.
eric.bradley @presstelegram.com, 562-714-2104, http://twitter.com/EricBradleyPT
Great article from Long Beach Press Telegram
29 Mar 2013 3:24 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)
Tim Grobaty: Long Beach's proposed relaxation of urban farming rules may return us to our roots
By Tim Grobaty, Columnistpresstelegram.com
Posted: 03/27/2013 02:29:45 PM PDT
March 27, 2013 9:38 PM GMT
Updated: 03/27/2013 02:38:58 PM PDT
We had a duck when we were 2. You should know that about us. His name was Webster Webfoot and he was taller than we were.
We were living with our grandparents at the time over on Keever Avenue, and we guess they probably gave us a cute little duckling and the thing grew up. Or maybe it just flew or waddled into our backyard. We don't know.
How many ways are there to get a duck? Anyway, knowing us, we were probably afraid of the duck. Who wouldn't be? How would you feel right now if a duck larger than you barged into your house right now?
(John Foxx)
One day, our granddad gave the duck to a man he felt sorry for. "Here, have a duck, that oughta cheer you up."
The man, we later came to find, ate the duck, and we slept like a baby.
This instructive story is meant to show that we are no stranger to farm animals. There are more stories, like the week we spent inoculating piglets and cows with our cousin at his farm in Iowa - a farm that had been in our family for 100 years.
The piglets were easy, you just pick them up by a hind leg, jab a needle into them and mark them with a big grease marker so you don't accidentally inoculate them again. The cows were more problematic. You had to muscle them into a little cow-sized pen before you could give them a shot. Our cousin was your typical big Iowa boy built like a defensive tackle. In those days we were more of a scatback. Spry. Nimble. Unable to move a cow.
Farming is somewhere deep in our genes, just as it is in Long Beach's. The massive migration to this city in the early 1900s was chiefly from the Midwest Grain Belt, especially Iowa. Many were elderly, retiring from a life of hard work in extreme weather to a glorious life in the California sunshine in a young seaside town that was rapidly filling up with their neighbors and, later, younger farmers being pushed out of jobs by advances in farming technologies that allowed one farmer to work hundreds of acres practically by himself.
So maybe it shouldn't be surprising, this reawakening of a hankering for good, old-fashioned agriculture in a town that was for decades known as Iowa By the Sea.
The Long Beach City Council is now considering expanded and relaxed
rules regarding raising and keeping chickens, goats and bees within the city limits. The changes have already been approved by the council's Environmental Committee headed by 2nd District councilwoman Suja Lowenthal. They await only final approval by the council, which is still studying the rules, which mainly allow for the keeping of chickens (up to 20), goats (limit of two pygmy goats) and beehives (five), and lessening the restrictions on how far these creatures are from neighboring properties.
Some citizens of Long Beach see this as a return to Hicksville, with country folk raising critters out in the yard. Some are worried about noise. We've already got noise, with chattering squirrels, barking dogs, cawing crows, UPS trucks, overflying airplanes and round-the-clock gardeners. The odd cackle or whinny might be an interesting addition to the sounds of the suburbs. And we've had beehives on our property (millions and millions of bees)- without getting stung.
Others, including your former farming correspondent, as well as Lowenthal, see urban (or suburban) it as progressive and a boost to the rapidly advancing urban farming movement in Long Beach. That movement has been brought about to a large degree by the sins and excesses of Big Food such as Monsanto and Cargill and other companies that have swamped family farms and have been crazily and dangerously tinkering with agriculture and Frankenfood products.
Sustainable farming has been chatted about a lot, but it's a great way to go. There are scores of Long Beach farmers and chefs growing their own food on small lots throughout the city, and some of them grow enough surplus to sell to the public. Check out one of the more notable ones, Sasha Kanno's Farm Lot 59 at 2714 California Ave. (www.longbeachlocal.org).
And, finally, the movement is a return to the sort of simplicity and do-it-yourself farming that most of us who can trace our heritage to the heartland, have in our subconscious, even if it hasn't awoken yet.
Does that mean we want to live next door to a family raising chickens, goats and bees? Yes, it does.


Suspended UNC basketball player P.J. Hairston pleaded guilty to lesser charges Tuesday in a Rowan County traffic case, according to WTVD.
Hairston, North Carolina's leading scorer, was charged with speeding and reckless driving last month after an officer said he was clocked doing 93 mph in a 65 mph zone.
Through his attorney, Hairston pleaded to 75 in a 65 and "reckless movements" Tuesday. Hairston did not appear in court.


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LeBron James Gets Real About The Lakers' Struggles
LeBron James and the Los Angeles have been having a lot of problems this season. The team can't seem to pull it together, and fans are growing frustrated with how things are going. At this point, the Lakers will be lucky to make the postseason, when in reality, they should be contenders to win the NBA title. Either way, it's not a good look for the Lakers right now, and it's a good enough reason to be concerned.
Last night, the Lakers lost again, this time at the hands of the Memphis Grizzlies. Despite scoring 37 points, LeBron's efforts were all for nothing, as the team continued to create turnovers that led to their demise. After the game, LeBron spoke about how turnovers are killing the purple and gold right now.
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"There's a difference between careless turnovers and attack turnovers," LeBron said per Michael Corvo of ClutchPoints. "We gotta cut down on our careless turnovers — the ones that's just unforced. We're gonna have attack turnovers, which is OK. We have a lot of attackers and we understand that. But, the careless turnovers, where, literally, you just turn the ball over and there's no pressure or there's no reason for it, those are the ones that get us in trouble."
With a record of 17-19, it's not all doom and gloom right now, however, it's still not particularly cheery either. Hopefully, the Lakers can turn things around sooner rather than later.
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Most Valuable Football Clubs In 2019
The Most Valuable Football Clubs In 2019
Written by, Jake Woodward Thu 11 Jul
Anyone even remotely familiar with the game would know that there is a lot of money involved in football. It is the most popular sport in the world, from sponsorships and brand deals to ticket sales and merchandise, the top flight clubs rake in millions, and in some cases, billions every year. Millions of passionate fans from every country in tune in to watch their favorite clubs play. Some even dish out hundreds of pounds for a chance to watch them play live. Between all of this, it's safe to say that some football clubs are worth piles of money that are only getting bigger as the days go by.
According to a report published by Forbes in 2018, the average value of the 20 most valuable football clubs has gone up by 14% since 2017 and 74% since 2013.
The most successful Premier League team in history is one of the most valuable clubs of all time. Of late, they may not be the best in the pitch, but in the business side of things, it's all smoother sailing. Last year, they were worth a whopping $4.12 billion, $430 million more than last year. They also generated $737 million in revenue. The next most valuable English club is Manchester City because of their careful spending over the past few years that have made them quite a success.
Spanish giants Real Madrid is also a precious club. They were just behind the Red Devils last year, by $30 million. At the time Forbes' report was published, they were worth $4.9 million. But based on current growth rates, Madrid could surpass United in terms of value this year. The top two teams from Spain make this list in the form of Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Barcelona and Real Madrid have always been at loggerheads, even when it comes to revenue. They followed close behind their El Clasico counterparts, with $4.6 million to their name. They fell from 2nd spot in 2017 to 3rd last year. But like Manchester United, they too saw a 12% increase in value. This year, the Catalan side could reclaim the 2nd spot, or who knows, maybe even the 1st.
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A protestor is led away by police while taking part in a pro-Kadhafi demonstration in London, on March 29, 2011. International powers met in London on Tuesday to map out a future for Libya, vowing to continue military action until Kadhafi stops his 'murderous attacks' on civilians. More than 35 countries, including seven Arab states plus the heads of the United Nations and NATO, gathered as Kadhafi urged Western nations to end their UN-backed offensive against his country. By Carl Court/AFP/Getty Images.


PHILADELPHIA, PA – Flyers rookie defenceman Shayne Gostisbehere has revealed that he is excited to be nothing more than an afterthought in the minds of Calder Trophy voters this year.
Despite sitting fifth in points among rookies and having recently broken the NHL record for the longest point streak by a rookie blue liner, the Florida native says he can't wait to finish a respectable 10th behind all of the big names at season's end.
"It's going to be a real honour to get just the token amount of appreciation for my efforts this year," he told The Elbow.
"It's what every player hopes for."
Flyers coach Dave Hakstol said the 22-year-old won't have a chance to win the award until he changes his name to something that's easier to spell.
"He'll never win an award in this league until he takes about eight letters out of his name," he said.
"If the PHWA doesn't know what wing Ovechkin plays on, they'll never be able to figure out how to spell the kid's surname."
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Newton Cafe offers hot and cold grab and go, sweet treats, and hot barista coffees or cold drinks. Newton is the perfect spot to grab a pastry and coffee first before lectures and a steamy bowl or soup, a healthy salad, or sandwich for lunch.


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Roshan Thomas was among those who were killed by terrorists in an incident in Kabul while she was celebrating the commencement of the Persian New Year, Navruz. She was buried earlier this week in Vancouver, where almost 2000 people from all walks of life attended her funeral at the North Vancouver Ismaili Jamatkhana.
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About the author: Jalal Jaffer is a practising lawyer in Vancouver.
Although no word can help ease the loss you all bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer. Roshan was a remarkable woman of substance; she was multidimensional, creative and strategic, driven and motivated. She achieved a higher purpose in her lifetime, a true human spirit which no terrorist act can diminish.
My admiration for the family goes back to the days when the Thomas family came forward to assist the Afghan refugees in the Transit Centers set up by the Council for Pakistan through FOCUS Pakistan, and as a Chairman for FOCUS Pakistan, I can never forget their volunteer contribution. Only someone without the blessing of sight can appreciate the impact of their work, a person who could not afford to go see an ophthalmologist can only value the selfless service provided by the family. The Afghan families repatriated back to Afghanistan and the Thomas family decided to assist them in Kabul as well.
The most significant contribution made by your family was when Karim shared with me the thought that the family wanted to set up an NGO by the name of 'Spark' and establish a school to impart English language teaching. In the war torn post conflict scenario this was a bold step. The value of education and the importance of English language cannot be underestimated, as education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the quality of life of generations of Afghan families.
Roshan gave her life to fulfill the dream to ignite the spark of education, to illuminate Afghan children, to give them direction to lead a full life, to understand the process of peace and tolerance, to promote pluralism and brotherhood. The seeds have been sown for the mind to be treated not as a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled. Although it is difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, but the beautiful memories and the remarkable work achieved help comfort your tomorrow.
With deep admiration and prayers for Roshan's soul, may Allah rest her soul in eternal peace and give you all strength to bear this loss, Amen.


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Voices of St Petersburg,
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We are working towards presenting a concert titled Voices of the St Petersburg in March 2020 at Melbourne Town Hall and Sydney Town Hall.
It is a programme of Russian opera excerpts with full Australian (Melbourne based) symphony orchestra and soloists from St Petersburg. It would be presented in collaboration of Capricorn Promotions and More Than Opera, presented by Mr Alan Cook (the orchestra conductor).
We will be presenting two concerts titled Voices of the St Petersburg in March 2020 at Melbourne Town Hall and Sydney Town Hall.
It is a gala concert programme of Russian opera arias and scenes with a full Australian (Melbourne based) symphony orchestra and soloists of the World-class Theatre in St Petersburg. It would be presented in collaboration of Capricorn Promotions and More Than Opera, directed by Maestro Alan Cook.
Why should you sponsor?
Voices of the St Petersburg concerts will create an opportunity for the Australian public to enjoy the world-class performances of four principal artists of the most prestigious Theatre of St Petersburg. Opera audiences in Australia will have the rare experience of seeing these performers which is usually a privilege had only by those visiting St Petersburg. The concerts will take place in Sydney and Melbourne in March 2020 and provide employment opportunities for over sixty Australian orchestral musicians to perform with world-class soloists under the baton of Russian opera expert, Alan Cook, from Melbourne. This event will also provide an excellent opportunity to enhance cultural relations between Australia and Russia, as well as reinforce the sister city relationship of St Petersburg with Melbourne. The programme will include highlights of the most famous Russian operas of composers such as Rimsky-Korsakov, Tchaikovsky, Mussorgsky, Glinka, and others, providing Australian audiences the opportunity to enjoy music rarely heard in Australia and providing the large Russian community in Australia an opportunity to enjoy the amazing talent and art their country has produced. Venues have been secured, the artists booked, and support has been secured from various sponsors and organisations including the Embassy of the Russian Federation. The extensive business experience of Mr. Marchinovsky and 20 years of industry knowledge accumulated by More Than Opera and Artistic Director, Alan Cook, make this a sound collaboration to assure artistic and financial success of the event. This is an event which will stimulate a great deal of interest in Melbourne and Sydney, and reinforce Australia's reputation as a hub of the greatest international events.
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Capricorn Promotions is a new organisation set up by prominent Melbourne businessman, Alex Marchinovsky, to promote musical events in support of various charities. More Than Opera is a Melbourne-based arts organisation committed to performing opera in a broad range of settings in the community. Founded in 2000, by Dr David Kram, More Than Opera has a rich history of taking opera to diverse audiences, to those who know and love opera, and to those who are hearing it for the first time.
We love opera for its own sake: opera sits at the pinnacle of the performing arts combining music, text, theatre and dance with the power of the human voice to entice, entertain and transport us with timeless stories about life and love.
We support the development of opera singers and mentor emerging artists (singers, composers, conductors, directors) in their professional journey by engaging them to work with us on opera projects.
We engage professional artists to conduct masterclasses and share their technical knowledge, experience and insights about working as professional musicians.
Since 2003, More Than Opera has partnered with Das Hessische Staatstheater in Wiesbaden to administer the German Australian Opera Award. Each year, 4 finalists compete for the opportunity of working professionally at the Wiesbaden State Opera. We're proud to have helped many artists who are now working as professional musicians in Australia & overseas.
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We believe opera has a proven benefit for health and well-being for everyone in the community. We've tailored specific opera-health projects to produce shows like Scattered for the Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre where a team of singers and musicians wrote and produced their own show and we've tailored specific opera-education projects to make opera more accessible to school children such a 'RingWagnerAnimated' & 'Meraviglia'.
In 2017 MTO farewelled Dr Kram with the successful world premiere of his work Peace - A Cantata for John Monash to celebrate the
Alan Cook is a conductor of international experience and currently working on a PhD in Russian opera at the Melbourne Conservatorium and is facilitating a number of collaborations in 2020 including the Voices of St Petersburg gala concerts and regional opera productions with Opera Van Diemensland.
Innovation, creativity, accessibility & artistry is what More Than Opera is all about.
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Rumors grow that German sportswear giant adidas were set to announce a collaboration with Pharrell Williams – adding him to their roster or artists and designers that at the time included Katy Perry, Kanye West and Stella McCartney among others.
The first drop consisted of Pharrell-favorite Stan Smith sneakers in three bold colorways known as the 'Solid' pack, and the classic superstar track jacket in leather with contrasting three stripes.
The 'Tennis' collection follows – boasting a felt-like upper version of the Smith paying homage to the sport the shoes were originally created for.
The Superstar gets the rainbow treatment with the launch of the Superstar Supercolor pack. In total, the classic silhouette came in 50 different colorways, spanning right across the color spectrum. That year the company announced it had sold 15 million pairs of Superstars, outperforming and outselling all other adidas styles.
A trip to Paris' Marché Saint Pierre inspired Williams' Jacquard pack. Limited to 200 pieces, the cropped floral jacket donned the classic three stripes with the Stan Smith sneaker receiving the same treatment.
William's brings in NYC based Todd James, British-Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid, U.S. photographer and director Cass Bird, and Japanese contemporary artist Mr., to create the Supershell collection – with each adding their own unique take on the Superstar's iconic shell toe.
William's turns his attention to the ZX running collection with the PW ZX333.
The first Pharrell designed NMD is spotted in yellow. It's later revealed to be part of the Human Race collection.
Short for human (being, race, kind – according to Williams), the Hu – often referred to as Human Race – collection drops for the first time. Alongside an apparel line, the collection features the first official appearance of the NMD after it was spotted on Pharrell earlier that summer. The shoes feature adidas Primeknit uppers, white boost midsoles, and a new lacing system in which laces are woven through the stabilizer of the shoe's cage. The collection becomes a hit for the duo and continues to be updated.
As if creating the hottest new drop in sneakers wasn't enough for Skateboard P, he released a collection of Hu NMDs for babies.
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First dropping in the summer of 2016, the adidas NMD Hu has become one of their most popular sneakers. One of many collaborative sneakers adidas has created with Pharrell, the nmd stands for nomad, combining old design concepts with new technology. A Primeknit upper is coupled with messages embroidered on the forefoot, a trademark of the Human Race collection (Hu) that Williams created. First launched in yellow, with green, red, burgundy, orange and mint shortly following, the sneaker has been one of the biggest hits for Williams and his collab with adidas, following the success of the Stan Smith and Superstar collections.


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Historyczne czołgi
Betexa 271 Historyczne czołgi
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קוד מוצר: BET271
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יַצרָן Betexa
קוד מוצר BET271
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נוסף לקטלוג ב: 22.4.2015
תגיות: PzKpfw-IV T-34
The T-34 was a Soviet medium tank from the Second World War and the post-war period.
The first prototypes were built in 1937-1940, and serial production in the USSR was carried out in 1940-1957. About 84,000 vehicles of this type were built in its course, which makes the T-34 one of the most produced tanks in history! The drive was provided by a single engine V-2-34 with a power of 500 hp. The length of the car - in the T34 / 76 version - was 6.68 m, with a width of 3 meters. The armament consisted of a 76.2 mm F-34 gun and two 7.62 mm DT machineguns. The main armament in the T-34/85 version was the 85mm ZIS-S-53 gun.
The T-34 is undoubtedly one of the most famous tanks in the history of both World War II and military in general, representing a specific symbol of Soviet victory in the war with the Third Reich. The vehicle was developed for the needs of the Red Army as a successor to the so-called pursuit tanks from the BT series (BT-5 and BT-7), but also the T-26 tank. Work on the car started in 1937 in a special design office at the Steam Engine Factory in Kharkiv. Initially, the works were managed by Eng. Adolf Dik (he also made the first sketches of the new car), and after his arrest by the Soviet security authorities, Mikhail Koszkin managed the work. Initially, the vehicle was designated as A-20. However, a second prototype (A-32) was quickly built, with a main armament in the form of a 76.2 mm cannon and much thicker frontal armor. It was the latter prototype that was finally adopted for production. It can be assumed that when it was introduced into service, the TT-34 was a very successful tank in many respects. It was characterized - as in 1940 - with a very strong weapon, it had a well-profiled armor based on sloped armor plates, as well as very high mobility and off-road driving properties. The disadvantages include the very poor ergonomics of the car or the poor optics used in the first production batches. Despite these shortcomings, when the T-34 appeared on the Eastern Front, German troops were greatly surprised by it. The high overall rating of the T-34 and its combat values determined its mass production and making it the basic tank of the Red Army during the fights in 1942-1945. They also resulted in further improvements to the structure, e.g. in 1942 a new hexagonal tower appeared, improving the quality of work of crew members with the commander's cupola. The engine and gearbox were also improved. However, in 1944, the T-34/85 model was introduced into service, with a completely new three-man turret and the main armament in the form of an 85 mm cannon. The T-34 tank fought in virtually all major battles fought between the Red Army and the Wehrmacht on the Eastern Front in 1941-1945: starting at the Battle of Moscow, through the battles of Stalingrad and Kursk, Operation Bagration, and the capture of Berlin. After 1945, the T-34 tank was still in service, it was also widely exported outside the USSR to countries such as Czechoslovakia, Poland, East Germany, Hungary and Syria.
PzKpfw IV (Panzerkampfwagen IV) was a German medium tank from the Second World War. The first prototypes of the vehicle were created in 1936, and serial production continued in the period 1938-1945, ending with the production of about 8,600 vehicles. The D version of the tank was powered by a single Maybach HL 120 TRM engine with a capacity of 300 HP. It was armed with 1 75mm KwK 37 L / 24 gun and 2 7.92mm MG 34 machine guns.
The PzKpfw IV was created as a result of a competition announced at the end of 1934 by the German Armaments Department for a medium tank weighing up to 18 tons and armed with a 75 mm gun. The competition was won by the Krupp company, whose vehicle was put into mass production - as it turned out, it was a vehicle that can be safely called the "workhorse" of German armored forces during World War II and one of the most intensively developed and modernized Wehrmacht tanks. Numerous variants of the PzKpfw IV were created in the course of production. Chronologically, the first was the A version, armed with a 75mm short-barreled gun and a 230hp engine. However, versions B and C appeared quickly, in which several significant changes were made: first of all, more powerful engines (265 HP in version B and Maybach HL 120 TRM with 300 HP in C version - which were installed in PzKpfw IV until 1945 year), and the armor of the entire car was improved. The F1 and F2 versions turned out to be a real revolution, in which the frontal armor was increased to 60 mm, and the main armament was changed to the great, long-barreled 75mm KwK 40 L / 43 cannon, which in 1942 and 1943 allowed them to fight any Allied or soviet. The most frequently produced versions of the PzKpfw IV were the G, H and J versions, which were very similar to the F1 and F2 versions. The main armament has not changed significantly (it was still the KwK 40 cannon), as well as the engine and chassis. On the other hand, the armor was slightly strengthened, and from the beginning of 1943 armored screens (Schurzen) were installed on them. Numerous other vehicles were built on the chassis of the PzKpfw IV, such as the StuG IV assault gun, the Nashorn tank destroyer or the Wirbelwind self-propelled anti-aircraft gun. PzKpfw IV tanks were used on almost all fronts of World War II - from the September campaign in 1939, through the campaign in France in 1940, the Barbarossa and Typhoon operations in 1941, the Battle of Kursk in 1943, to the last operations of the German army against The USSR and the Western Allies in 1944-1945.
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יַצרָן: Valkyrie Miniatures
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יַצרָן: MiniArt
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קוד מוצר: BOR-BT004
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Pz. Kpfw. IV F1/F2/G with Afrika Korps Infantry
יַצרָן: Italeri
קוד מוצר: ita6593
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Dentistry reports on an exercise pitting prototype dental contracts against ACRs.
There is a strong rumour the new prototype reformed contracts are to be announced very soon.
Against the backdrop of recent engagement exercises, groups of local dental committees have developed a framework for an alternative reformed contract (ACR).
The ACR like the prototypes is a blended contract. All three incentivise access, activity and quality. The activity section in the ACR has eight bands making it more sensitive to increasing levels of complexity and recalibrates the remuneration system giving greater support to patient care. The ACR commissions prevention, including dental care, professional care and fissure sealants. It also addresses urgent care. The prototypes leave activity more or less as it was in the 2006 contract.
The prototypes are rigid compared to the flexing component of the ACR allowing activity to be exchanged for access within a limited range. In addition, the ability to exchange UDAs (units of dental activity) for more specialist care, domiciliary care, minor oral surgery and more complex endodontics, is absent in the prototype contracts.
The alternative reformed contract is by no means a perfect beast and is in need of piloting and refinement. There is some resistance to it in the profession and the jury is quite rightly still out on it at the moment. It is certainly not a dental nirvana, but put it up against the prototypes there is no contest.
Judge for yourself (see table).


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Determining the Applicable Section 1202 Exclusion Percentage When Selling Qualified Small Business Stock
BlogsQualified Small Business Stock (QSBS)Tax Law Defined™ Blog
Scott W. Dolson
When Section 1202 was enacted in 1993, a 50% gain exclusion applicable to the sale of qualified small business stock (QSBS), with the remaining 50% of the gain taxed at a 28% rate.[1] Not surprisingly, operating as business through a C corporation for the purpose of qualifying for Section 1202's gain exclusion was not particularly attractive for most businesses. After Congress increased the gain exclusion to 75% for QSBS issued after February 17, 2009, and then 100% for QSBS issued after September 27, 2010, qualifying for Section 1202's gain exclusion became a viable planning goal. In most cases, determining the applicable exclusion percentage is a straightforward exercise. But as discussed below, there are a couple of factors that can complicate this determination.
This is one in a series of articles and blogs addressing planning issues relating to QSBS and the workings of Sections 1202 and 1045. During the past several years, there has been an increase in the use of C corporations as the start-up entity of choice. Much of this interest can be attributed to the reduction in the federal corporate income rate from 35% to 21%, but savvy founders and investors have also focused on qualifying for Section 1202's generous gain exclusion.  Legislation proposed during 2021 sought to curb Section 1202's benefits, but that legislation, along with the balance of President Biden's Build Back Better bill, has stalled in Congress, perhaps permanently. More background information regarding qualified small business stock (QSBS) and the workings of Sections 1202 and 1045 of the Internal Revenue Code is available on our website.
Proposed legislation could roll back the exclusion percentage to 50% for most stockholders
Legislation was proposed during the last quarter of 2021 that would have rolled the exclusion percentage back from 100% to 50% for trusts and estates and individuals with adjusted gross income (AGI) of $400,000 or more. Most sellers of QSBS will have AGI exceeding $400,000, since QSBS gain is an above the line item in determining AGI.[2] The legislation has stalled, however, along with the balance of President Biden's Build Back Better bill. At this point, it is unclear whether the legislation will be revived during the Biden administration.
How the exclusion percentage is determined under current law:
A 100% gain exclusion is generally applicable for QSBS issued after September 27, 2010.
If QSBS is issued for cash or services after September 27, 2010, the holder will be able to claim a 100% gain exclusion if Section 1202's eligibility requirements are met. If QSBS is issued in exchange for contributed property after September 27, 2010, and that property has a holding period in the hands of the contributor that commenced after September 27, 2010, the holder will be able to claim a 100% gain exclusion if Section 1202's eligibility requirements are met. Note that it is not 100% clear what exclusion percentage is applicable if QSBS is issued after September 27, 2010, in exchange for contributed property, where the contributed property's holding period commenced prior to September 28, 2010 (i.e., when the 50% or 75% gain exclusion was applicable). This issue is discussed in detail below.
A 50% or 75% or 50% gain exclusion is generally applicable for QSBS issued on or before September 27, 2010.
If QSBS is issued after August 10, 1993, but prior to February 18, 2009, the holder will generally be able to claim a 50% gain exclusion. If QSBS is issued after February 17, 2009, but on or before September 27, 2010, the holder will generally be able to claim the 75% exclusion. Note that is not 100% clear what exclusion percentage would applicable if QSBS is issued after February 17, 2009, but on or before September 27, 2010, in consideration of contributed property, where the contributed property's holding period commenced prior to February 18, 2009 (when the 50% gain exclusion was applicable). This issue is discussed in detail below.
No gain exclusion is available for stock issued prior to August 11, 1993.
When is stock "issued" for federal income tax purposes?
Stock would be considered issued for federal income tax purposes if it is issued and is not subject to any restrictions under Section 83 (generally, no applicable vesting requirements). Stock subject to substantial risk of forfeiture under Section 83 would not be considered "issued" until the vesting requirements lapse, unless a Section 83(b) election is made. If the Section 83(b) election is made, the stock would be considered "issued" on the initial date of issuance. Stock is not considered "issued" with respect to options until stock is issued upon the exercise of the options (with the stock then potentially subject to the Section 83 vesting rules). Convertible debt is generally not considered to be stock "issued" until the debt is converted into stock. SAFE instruments are often treated as being the equivalent of issued stock, but that treatment is not supported in a blanket fashion by tax authorities.
A complicating factor in determining the applicable exclusion percentage potentially arises when a stockholder's holding period for property contributed to a corporation in exchange for QSBS dates back to a time when a lower exclusion percentage was applicable:
As outlined above, determining the applicable exclusion percentage is usually quite straightforward. But Section 1202's so-called "Flush Language" has introduced some uncertainty. This Flush Language follows Sections 1202(a)(3) and (4) (addressing applicable exclusion percentages), and has earned its name by being unnumbered clauses flush against the left margin immediately following Sections 1202(a)(3) and (4). The Flush Language reads as follows:
"[i]n the case of any stock which would be described in the preceding sentence (but for this sentence), the acquisition date for purposes of this subsection shall be the first day on which such stock was held by the taxpayer determined after the application of section 1223."[3]
There have been two schools of thought regarding how to interpret the meaning of the Flush Language. Some believe that the language is intended to address the exclusion percentage applicable when property with a holding period dating back in the hands of the contributor to a period when a lesser exclusion percentage was applicable is contributed to a corporation in exchange for QSBS. Others believe that the Flush Language addresses the exclusion percentage applicable when shares of QSBS are exchanged for stock under Sections 351, 368 or 1045.
As quoted above, the Flush Language provides that the acquisition date for purposes of determining the applicable exclusion percentage is the first day the QSBS was held by the taxpayer determined after the application of Section 1223. This reference, if read in isolation, would appear to support the conclusion that Congress was referring to either or both of (i) property contributed to a corporation or (ii) stock exchanged for other stock in transactions falling within the scope of Sections 351, 368 or 1045.
The only tax authority that sheds direct light on the Flush Language is the 112th Congress' General Explanation of Tax Legislation prepared by the Committee on Taxation (the "General Explanation").[4] The General Explanation commented when discussing the Flush Language that "the provision clarifies that in the case of any qualified small business stock acquired (determined without regard to the tacked-holding period) after February 17, 2009, and before January 1, 2014, the date of acquisition for purposes of determining the exclusion percentage is the date of the holding period for the stock begins. Thus, for example, if an individual (i) acquires qualified small business stock at its original issue for $1 million on July 1, 2006, (ii) sells the stock on March 1, 2012, for $2 million in a transaction in which gain is not recognized by reason of section 1045, (iii) acquires qualified replacement stock at its original issue on March 15, 2012, for $2 million, and (iv) sells the replacement stock for $3 million, 50 percent (and not 100 percent) of the $2 million gain on the sale of the replacement stock is excluded from gross income."[5] The General Explanation further explains that the Flush Language "is not intended to change the acquisition date under section 1202(i)(1)(A) for certain stock exchanged for property."
Section 1202(i)(1)(A) provides that QSBS issued in exchange for property (other than money or stock) is treated as having been acquired by the taxpayer on the date of such exchange. The General Explanation states that the Flush Language is not intended to affect the holding period of QSBS issued for property (the holding period commences when the stock is issued), leaving the language to apply to holding period in instances where QSBS issued for stock (i.e., exchanges of stock for stock under Sections 351, 368 and 1045).
Based on the guidance in the General Explanation, we believe that the scope of the language is intended to be limited to direct and indirect exchanges of stock under Sections 351, 368 and 1045. In each of those instances, if QSBS was issued when the exclusion percentage was less than 100%, that lesser exclusion percentage would carry over to the stock issued to the stockholder in an exchange governed by Sections 351, 368 or 1045 (providing for reinvesting QSBS sales proceeds into replacement QSBS). The Flush Language would not affect the percentage exclusion applicable to situations where a stockholder contributes property to a qualified small business in exchange for QSBS. While this may not be the most taxpayer favorable reading of the Flush Language, it does seem logical that Congress would focus on preventing taxpayers from modifying the applicable exclusion percentage through various exchanges of stock.
The applicable exclusion percentage when QSBS is exchanged for replacement QSBS (or non-QSBS) under Sections 351, 368 or 1045
As discussed in the preceding section, we believe that when a stockholder's original QSBS is exchanged for replacement QSBS under Section's 351, 368 or 1045, the Flush Language supports the conclusion that the exclusion percentage applicable to the original QSBS carries over to be the exclusion percentage applicable to the replacement QSBS.
In spite of the potential for extraordinary tax savings, many experienced tax advisors are not familiar with QSBS planning. Venture capitalists, founders and investors who want to learn more about QSBS planning opportunities are directed to several articles on the Frost Brown Todd website:
Section 1202 Qualification Checklist and Planning Pointers
Roadmap for Obtaining (and not Losing) the Benefits of Section 1202 Stock
Maximizing the Section 1202 Gain Exclusion Amount
How Section 1202's $50 Million Aggregate Gross Assets Limitation Works
Advanced Section 1045 Planning
Recapitalizations Involving Qualified Small Business Stock
Section 1202 and S Corporations
The 21% Corporate Rate Breathes New Life into IRC § 1202
View all QSBS Resources
Contact Scott Dolson if you want to discuss any Section 1202 or Section 1045 issues by video or telephone conference.
[1] See Section 1(h)(4)(B)(ii) for reference to the 28-percent gain rate. References in this article to "Section" are to sections of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended.
[2] The portion of gain eligible for Section 1202's gain exclusion would be excluded as an above-the-line amount, but the remaining 50% to apply against the $400,000 threshold, which means that many taxpayers selling QSBS would be limited to the 50% gain exclusion.
[3] The flush language in Sections 1202(a)(3) and (4) provides that "[i]n the case of any stock which would be described in the preceding sentence (but for this sentence), the acquisition date for purposes of this subsection shall be the first day on which such stock was held by the taxpayer determined after the application of section 1223."
[4] General Explanations of tax legislation prepared by the Joint Committee on Taxation are referenced in Treasury Regulation Section 1.6662-4(d)(3)(iii) as authority for purposes of determining whether there is substantial authority for the tax treatment of an item.
[5] The General Explanation of Tax Legislation Enacted in the 112th Congress at footnotes 490 and 491. The reference to 2014 is no longer applicable due to the permanent extension of the 100% gain exclusion.


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WE THE ANIMALS, EIGHTH GRADE, FIRST REFORMED Lead Nominations for 2019 Film Independent Spirit Awards
We the Animals leads the nominations for the 2019 Film Independent Spirit Awards with 5 nods including Best First Feature, but missed out on a nomination for Best Feature.
VIDEO: Watch Trailer for Quinn Shephard's High School Indie Drama BLAME Starring Nadia Alexander
Here is the new trailer for Blame, the debut of 22-year-old writer/director Quinn Shephard, and starring Nadia Alexander, winner of the award for Best Actress at 2017 Tribeca Film Festival
Austin Film Festival Announces 2017 Film Lineup, CHAPPAQUIDDICK to Close Fest
The 24th Austin Film Festival (AFF) unveiled its lineup of feature films, and Chappaquiddick, a drama recounting Ted Kennedy's infamous 1969 car accident resulting in the death of his campaign worker, will close out the Festival.
Tribeca 2017: KEEP THE CHANGE, SON OF SOFIA, and BOBBI JENE Win Top Juried Awards
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Q: loop through worksheet with different names using VBA Dim Var_1 As String
Dim Var_2 As String
Dim Var_3 As String
Dim Var_4 As String
Dim Var_5 As String
Dim Var_6 As String
Dim Var_7 As String
Dim Var_8 As String
Dim Var_9 As String
Dim Var_10 As String
Dim Var_11 As String
Dim Var_12 As String
Dim Var_13 As String
Dim Var_14 As String
Dim Var_15 As String
Dim Var_16 As String
Dim Var_17 As String
Dim Var_18 As String
Dim Var_19 As String
Dim Var_20 As String
Dim Var_21 As String
Dim Var_22 As String
Dim Var_23 As String
Dim Var_24 As String
Dim Var_25 As String
Dim Var_26 As String
Dim Var_27 As String
Dim Var_28 As String
Dim Var_29 As String

Var_1 = "Ex-Bidadi"
Var_2 = "Ex-Hospet"
Var_3 = "Ex-Chennai"
Var_4 = "Ex-Coimbatore"
Var_5 = "Ex-Gangaikondan"
Var_6 = "Ex-Pune"
Var_7 = "Ex-Goa"
Var_8 = "Ex-Mumbai"
Var_9 = "Ex-Nashik"
Var_10 = "Ex-Aurangabad"
Var_11 = "Ex-Goblej"
Var_12 = "Ex-Hyderabad"
Var_13 = Ex - Vizag
Var_14 = "Ex-Vijayawada"
Var_15 = "Ex-Chittoor"
Var_16 = "Ex - Siliguri"
Var_17 = "Ex-odhisha"
Var_18 = "Ex-Jharkhand"
Var_19 = "Ex-Bihar"
Var_20 = "Ex-NorthEast"
Var_21 = "Ex-Delhi"
Var_22 = "Ex-Udaipur"
Var_23 = "Ex-Jammu"
Var_24 = "Ex-Haridwar"
Var_25 = "Ex-Dasna"
Var_26 = "Ex-Kanpur"
Var_27 = "Ex-Unnao"
Var_28 = "Ex-Var_anasi"
Var_29 = "Ex-Bhopal"

I am showing you a part of my code and i just want to known how to loop these I tried using this representation
For n = 1 to 29
    For i = 3 To 445
        For m = 28 To 40
            ActiveWorkbook.Sheets("Var_" & n).Cells(i, m) = 999999
            least(i, m, n) =  ActiveWorkbook.Sheets("Var_" & n).Cells(i, m)
        Next m
    Next i
Next n

I have defined the least(i,m,n) array but the loop is showing an error at the subscript is out of Range I have tried using all the possibilities but the loop doesn't work

A: You need to store the sheet names in an array:
Var = Array("Ex-Bidadi", "Ex-Hospet", "Ex-Chennai", "Ex-Coimbatore", "Ex-Gangaikondan", "Ex-Pune", "Ex-Goa", "Ex-Mumbai", "Ex-Nashik", "Ex-Aurangabad", "Ex-Goblej", "Ex-Hyderabad", "Ex - Vizag", "Ex-Vijayawada", "Ex-Chittoor", "Ex - Siliguri", "Ex-odhisha", "Ex-Jharkhand", "Ex-Bihar", "Ex-NorthEast", "Ex-Delhi", "Ex-Udaipur", "Ex-Jammu", "Ex-Haridwar", "Ex-Dasna", "Ex-Kanpur", "Ex-Unnao", "Ex-Var_anasi", "Ex-Bhopal")

Then inside your loop use the following:
least(i, m, n) = ActiveWorkbook.Sheets(Var(n)).Cells(i, m)

A: Create an array of your sheet
Dim Var
Var = Array("Ex-Bidadi"", "Ex-Hospet", "Ex-Chennai" ... till the last sheet)

Count the number of sheets that included on your array. Array starts at index 0.
For n = 0 to 28 '29 sheets less 1, because of the array index 0
     For i = 3 To 445
         For m = 28 To 40
             ActiveWorkbook.Sheets(Var(n)).Cells(i, m) = 999999
             least(i, m, n) =  ActiveWorkbook.Sheets(Var(n)).Cells(i, m)
         Next m
     Next i
Next n

A: Loop through all sheets and pick just the ones you need in a SELECT CASE statement:
Sub Test()
    Dim wrkSht As Worksheet
    Dim i As Long, m As Long
    Dim cLeast As Collection

    Set cLeast = New Collection
    For Each wrkSht In ThisWorkbook.Worksheets
        'NB:  If you want sheets that start with "Ex-" use commented lines instead:
        'Select Case Left(wrkSht.Name, 3)
        Select Case wrkSht.Name
            'Case "Ex-"
            Case "Ex-Bidadi", "Ex-Hospet", "Ex-Chnnai"
                For i = 3 To 445
                    For m = 28 To 40
                        cLeast.Add wrkSht.Cells(i, m), wrkSht.Name & "|" & i & "|" & m
                    Next m
                Next i
        Case Else
          'Code if not the sheet you're after.
        End Select
    Next wrkSht

    Debug.Print cLeast("Ex-Bidadi|3|28")

End Sub

NB:  I've used a collection in the loop as not sure what you're after.  Dictionaries are probably the better way to go.

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In 2009 director James Cameron's Avatar in 3D amazed audiences. Relive the experience with Cirque du Soleil's Avatar-inspired show, Toruk: The First Flight. Much like the world of Pandora that Cameron created, performers in Toruk are painted blue and glide across the stage. The show "is a living ode to the Na'vi's symbiotic coexistence with nature and their belief in the basic interconnectedness of all living things," according to Cirque du Soleil. The plot describes the historythousands of years before Avatar. "When a natural catastrophe threatens to destroy the sacred Tree of Souls, Ralu and Entu, two Omaticaya boys on the brink of adulthood, fearlessly decide to take matters into their own hands."
Check out our video as New Times goes behind the scenes of Toruk.
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At the close in NYSE, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.61%, while the S&P 500 index climbed 1.24%, and the NASDAQ Composite index added 1.35%.
The best performers of the session on the Dow Jones Industrial Average were JPMorgan Chase & Co (NYSE:JPM), which rose 2.42% or 2.36 points to trade at 99.68 at the close. Meanwhile, American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) added 2.40% or 2.27 points to end at 96.69 and UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH) was up 2.25% or 6.75 points to 306.68 in late trade.
The worst performers of the session were Boeing Co (NYSE:BA), which fell 2.83% or 4.83 points to trade at 166.01 at the close. Raytheon Technologies Corp (NYSE:RTX) declined 2.62% or 1.60 points to end at 59.40 and Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) was down 2.38% or 1.17 points to 48.07.
The top performers on the S&P 500 were L Brands Inc (NYSE:LB) which rose 35.36% to 25.88, Advanced Micro Devices Inc (NASDAQ:AMD) which was up 12.54% to settle at 76.09 and CH Robinson Worldwide Inc (NASDAQ:CHRW) which gained 9.33% to close at 95.28.
The worst performers were Seagate Technology PLC (NASDAQ:STX) which was down 8.77% to 44.31 in late trade, Automatic Data Processing Inc (NASDAQ:ADP) which lost 6.50% to settle at 137.12 and Helmerich and Payne Inc (NYSE:HP) which was down 4.99% to 18.46 at the close.
The top performers on the NASDAQ Composite were Kandi Technologies Group Inc (NASDAQ:KNDI) which rose 140.83% to 9.32, Sonoma Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:SNOA) which was up 51.70% to settle at 9.80 and Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation (NASDAQ:BGFV) which gained 47.20% to close at 6.58.
The worst performers were Sunesis Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:SNSS) which was down 27.95% to 0.2851 in late trade, Alector Inc (NASDAQ:ALEC) which lost 23.57% to settle at 16.31 and Wilhelmina (NASDAQ:WHLM) which was down 20.70% to 4.52 at the close.
Rising stocks outnumbered declining ones on the New York Stock Exchange by 2418 to 649 and 68 ended unchanged; on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange, 1818 rose and 962 declined, while 73 ended unchanged.
Shares in Advanced Micro Devices Inc (NASDAQ:AMD) rose to all time highs; rising 12.54% or 8.48 to 76.09. Shares in CH Robinson Worldwide Inc (NASDAQ:CHRW) rose to 52-week highs; up 9.33% or 8.13 to 95.28. Shares in Kandi Technologies Group Inc (NASDAQ:KNDI) rose to 3-years highs; rising 140.83% or 5.45 to 9.32. Shares in Sonoma Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:SNOA) rose to 52-week highs; up 51.70% or 3.34 to 9.80. Shares in Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation (NASDAQ:BGFV) rose to 52-week highs; gaining 47.20% or 2.11 to 6.58.
The CBOE Volatility Index, which measures the implied volatility of S&P 500 options, was down 5.27% to 24.10 a new 3-months low.
Gold Futures for August delivery was up 1.02% or 19.85 to $1964.45 a troy ounce. Elsewhere in commodities trading, Crude oil for delivery in September rose 0.66% or 0.27 to hit $41.31 a barrel, while the October Brent oil contract fell 0.07% or 0.03 to trade at $44.10 a barrel.
EUR/USD was down 0.01% to 1.1789, while USD/JPY rose 0.04% to 104.95.
The US Dollar Index Futures was down 0.44% at 93.235.
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It's important to weave force pulse and light attacks before the frags proc or the dps is gonna drop. When out of magicka, weave heavy attacks -> unstable wall of elements -> heavy attacks -> haunting curse.
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My reading in July was totally quality over quantity. I finished 12 titles, same as I did in June, and half of them I rated four stars or better!
I read a lot of content about personal growth and habit development. This is the first time in quite a while I obtained fresh information I am sure will make a difference in my life. Many books about productivity simply say "Don't procrastinate" without offering much guidance for a chronic procrastinator such as myself. I genuinely appreciate this book dedicated to the subject that doesn't shame procrastinators. It's a short book, written in plain language, given science based facts on procrastination and why we tend to do it. The solutions proposed are realistic and broken down into small, manageable steps. After finishing this book, I felt a weight has been lifted from my chest, like maybe I can finally get a handle on my procrastination. I immediately implemented the 5 minute rule and have noticed myself dreading tasks less, and getting started on them sooner.
Definitely one of the best novels I've read this year. As soon as I started, I had a feeling this book would rip my heart out, yet I kept reading. I couldn't tear myself away from Esch's story. Based on her own life experiences, Ward's writing here is absolutely stunning. She the ability to draw the reader right into the room with her characters. I could envision the storm rolling in, feel the humidity, hear the roar of the hurricane, smell the wet dirt. There are scenes involving dog fighting which were tough to get through, yet I understand how they are crucial to the story. To make them easier on the reader would have been a disservice to the lives and culture of the characters. Being set during Hurricane Katrina gives this already haunting novel an additional sense of heaviness. This one will stay with me for a long time.
Intriguing enough to keep me reading although it never really panned out. The first half was much more solid than the second, which felt like a cop out. The audio book would have been much better with at least two different narrators. It was difficult to keep track of which charter's point of view I was hearing. The narrator was too calm, almost monotone at times, so I may have enjoyed this more if I'd read it on my own. It might be worth giving it a try in physical book form.
I had high hopes for this one, but it fell flat. A sweet story with a great premise, I found it disappointingly predictable. I kept imagining it as a rom-com starring Hugh Grant and that was distracting! I loved the atmosphere of Frank's shop at the beginning, his ability to guide people to the music they need most in life. That aspect resonated with me. Otherwise it was slow at times and didn't always make sense.I understand the goal of the book is to be uplifting, but it didn't work that way for me.
Expected publication date: August 14, 2018 This is an advanced title I received from NetGalley and one of the few times that choosing a book for its cover actually paid off. It'll be released later this month, so definitely add it to your end of summer TBR List!
While at the core this is a solid mystery/thriller, it's a beautiful novel with a lot going on. I appreciate an author who still has me guessing at 90% in! Amanda and Edward are expatriates living in Singapore. She gave up her life in England to be with him and live a life of luxury. Edward's daughter from his first marriage is with them as well, harboring some complicated feelings about her mother's death and father's remarriage. When the family maid commits suicide, Amanda begins to scramble to put together pieces of a much larger puzzle. Furniss weaves a great story here, exploring issues of marriage, family, trust, loyalty. The characters are all fascinating in wonderful and horrible ways. The setting of expat life in Singapore is vivid, I could feel Amanda's isolation and desperation.
This brief book is a lovely addition to materials already available on the topic of mindfulness. If I was a beginner to the subject, this would likely have gone over my head a bit. Since I already have a firm grasp on the concept, it resonated with me in a strong way and provided a few tips I had not seen elsewhere. The writing is almost lyrical and I'd get into a rhythm while reading that was relaxing on its own. The author puts a big emphasis on the importance of meditation in a mindful life, and provides several exercises. I appreciate the kind tone and straightforward writing style.
This novel is a rare gem. Not only is it an incredibly well woven thriller, it was written by a lovely actress who did a fantastic job narrating the audio book. It was as if she were talking directly to me. It's a nice spin on the traditional thriller. A newlywed couple goes on their honeymoon and make a bizarre discovery. They then make a series of choices that can alter the course of their lives dramatically. It made me consider what I would do in the same situation, and about human nature. It's a fantastic glimpse into a new marriage, and mostly inside the mind of our narrator Erin, who wants to do what is best for her family, yet isn't sure exactly what that would mean. The story is twisty and dark, and I wasn't able to figure out what was going on. I highly recommend this for fans of the thriller genre or I'd even call it suspenseful literary fiction. If you want an all consuming novel, this is one for sure!
This was a pretty big disappointment after the greatness of the authors first two novels, YOU and Hidden Bodies. The premise here is strong but fails to deliver. Jon is a teenager when he is kidnapped on his walk to school. His best friend Chloe mourns his loss almost more than his parents do. When Jon mysteriously returns years later, he is not the same and eventually leaves Chloe again, this time by choice, because he believes it's necessary to keep her safe. The story starts out strong then quickly dissolves into a bunch of weirdness that was difficult to follow. The middle is meandering and pointless at times, I struggles to stay with it. Then, the last 10% of the novel was my favorite part, so I'm glad I stuck with it. Eggs is the only character I didn't find weak and annoying.There are plenty of other thrillers that deliver much more than this one. I highly recommend the author's other works, but maybe skip this one.
As far as sequels go, this is one of the best I've encountered. It picks up right where Beartown left off and seamlessly takes us right into the lives of the residents. This novel has everything, light and dark, sadness and joy, love and hate. Backman's writing is emotional and magical, with a straightforwardness not seen in American fiction that I appreciate very much. He approaches the heavy issues head on, no fluff. As Beartown is faced with the possible closure of their hockey club, tensions are running high. These characters I already loved are looking deep within themselves, leaning on each other, betraying each other. It's gorgeous. I highly recommend both of these books.
While An American Marriage still holds the position for my favorite novel this year, this one takes a close second! I had no expectations going into this novel, except thinking the blurb sounded interesting. I was pleasantly surprised by the intense beauty in the story and absolutely fell in love with the main characters. Essie Hicks is the 17 year old daughter of an evangelical pastor whose entire family is a reality show. When Essie becomes pregnant, her mother and the show's production team scramble for a solution that will hide the truth and reel in viewers. I was absolutely engrossed in this story from the beginning, and I wasn't sure how it was going to pan out until the very end. There were a few points near the end where I was holding my breath, willing things to go the way I was hoping. The subject matter is at times difficult, and I promise this will be a gut wrenching read for anyone, but ultimately it is so worth it. The writing is gorgeous and the story is unbelievably compelling. Do yourself a favor and read this book ASAP!
This is a solid thriller that kept me engaged from the first page to the last. The story is a unique twist on motherhood and the social expectations new moms face. I liked how all the different women's personalities and backstories were displayed. I appreciated how all the side stories kept me guessing and I was surprised at how it all came today. However I found the narration confusing at times, it was difficult to keep track of who was saying/thinking what.
This would have been five stars, except I didn't get the closure I wanted, so I gave it four. There were loose ends I wanted tidied up. But that's the downside of a strong character driven novel, which Tyler is so great at. Her characters are true to life, and so sometimes not every issue has a easy resolution. Through this novel, we visit three significant periods of time in Willa's life. Finally we are with her in the present day when she receives a call from the neighbor of her son's ex-girlfriend. Mistakenly believing Willa to be the child's grandmother she practically demands that Will fly to Baltimore from Arizona immediately to care for the young girl. And so Willa goes. Hesitantly at first and then she eventually finds a great deal of joy in her temporary life there. This is a beautiful novel about a single life and how one is influenced by those around us AND how much impact a single person can have in our life. It's about defining moments in one's life and how we reflect on them. It's also about kindness and love, and the families we're given biological versus those we create for ourselves.
My inability to handle this book got me thinking a lot about what scares us and why, especially when it comes to reading. So that prompted a post about what horror means for each reader individually, and I was intrigued by people's responses!
Reading this book was like watching a really loud infomercial. I made it 30% and realized I wasn't going to learn anything new so I quit. It's difficult to find useful information amongst all the self promotion and unnecessary anecdotes.
I'm fascinated by societal norms and how they come to be. I liked the idea of this book because that's what Dekkers is addressing: why is it okay to talk about some bodily functions and not others? It started out strong, I was laughing and learning interesting stuff. I appreciate the author's snarky tone and fitting toilet humor. However, I couldn't get through this book without skimming large portions. Once I got about 40% in, the content felt redundant. The author bounces all over the place, from the science of digestion to pregnancy and birth, to urination, to ancient Greece, and back again all over the course of a couple pages. Because this is translated from Dutch, I suspect there are cultural differences that made the writing style difficult to follow. Also, my digital advanced copy did not contain many paragraph breaks, making the already dense material even more so. This may be worth giving a try in a different format if you are interested in the history and biology of digestion, defecation, and other bodily wonders in relation to societal expectations.
What did you read in July? What did you love or hate? And what's on your TBR for August?!


In response to petition, Leno cancels appearance at gun industry trade show.
The Newtown Action Alliance, Coalition to Stop Gun Violence, and Campaign to Unload have applauded comedian Jay Leno's decision to cancel his appearance at the 2015 Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT Show), an annual event sponsored by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the trade association for the gun industry. Leno's cancellation comes just hours after the three gun violence prevention groups had launched a petition calling on him to take this action.
Since the Sandy Hook shooting, more than 60,000 Americans have died from gun violence. To commemorate the second anniversary of that tragic event, a vigil of mourning and remembrance will take place at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, December 11, 2014.
George Higgins, acting director of the Delaware Coalition Against Gun Violence, will travel to Washington for the vigil. To join him, email info@decagv.org. For more information about the vigil, visit http://newtownaction.org/2014-national-vigil/.


Coca-Cola Consolidated conducted a trial with Lytx's DriveCam video safety program, reducing collision frequency by 27% and reducing the severity of unsafe driving behaviors by 25%.
Coca-Cola Consolidated implemented the program at three company locations, involving 200 drivers and 115 vehicle assets, out of the company's 3,300 delivery vehicles. The company tested the program on tractor/trailer combos with side-bay delivery and cool-lift refrigerated trailers. The DriveCam trial revealed challenges with late response, distracted driving, and adequate following distance.
Following the program, Coca-Cola Consolidated decided to roll out the DriveCam program to 28 locations over the course of six months.
Along with pinpointing issues with driving behavior, the DriveCam program allows Coca-Cola Consolidated to identify and reward exceptional drivers for good performance.
Coca-Cola Consolidate's 3,300-vehicle fleet consists of about 75% tractors and 25% side-bay delivery trucks.


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At about 6:45 PM on Tuesday, September 11, 2018, officers assigned to District C-11 (Dorchester) responded to the area of 55 Morrissey Boulevard in Dorchester to recover a package. Officers were able to locate the package which contained twenty bags of a green leafy substance believed to be Marijuana. The package and its contents were forwarded to the State Lab for analysis.


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