When it comes to selling your stuff online, the first impression created by your product is vital. Therefore, uploading high-quality images is a perfect way to grab the attention of your client and make him or her click the purchase button. Even though product description is a perfect tool for eCommerce, the current trend in online shopping is image-driven. Given that it is impossible for the client to feel the product they are buying; you need to present the product in the most appropriate way. Visual content kicks in!
Online marketing platforms give product listing guidelines to strongly consider. For this reason, you need to upload professional pictures for you to sell on these platforms. This is because any online marketplace has the evidence to show connection between quality product pictures, client's shopping experience and conversion rate. This means that high quality images will help you sell more. For instance, eBay discovered that product listings with high quality pictures are 20% more likely to be sold fast!
Additionally, once you add extra professional product images to the similar listing, you are 4% more likely to convert for every extra picture added to your post. This implies that when you match a product listing with one poor quality image to another six high quality pictures listing, the post with high quality images is 24% more likely to sell. For this reason, the majority of eCommerce sites tend to have specific product requirements so that they can uphold the integrity of their platform. Therefore, this is the right time to start snapping high quality pictures for your products.
It is evident that the majority of online marketplaces have been focusing on images due to the introduction of mobile commerce. The use of smartphones such as Android and iPhone has increased tremendously, and this has shaped shopping habits of many consumers. Have a look at the following statistics to have a better understanding.
80% never leave home without their smartphone. Users need more mobile-optimized products for when they are shopping online (Source: CXL).
The majority of desktop users are attracted to shop at Amazon, increasing almost 90% of page views on mobile devices in the past year.
Almost 25% of audience use mobiles and tablets to view the products.
Out of the eBay's 168m users, more than 45% are mobile users. This contributes $4b mobile-enabled eCommerce volume (Source: YAHOO FINANCE).
25% of transactions done on eBay are connected to the use of a mobile device even though the ultimate sale is done through the website.
Small screens tend to have clean, minimalist design and help the user to focus on the basics. Note that the basics mean amazing product images.
The statistics gives information on the most popular mobile lifestyle and shopping apps in the United States as of July 2017, ranked by mobile reach. During that month, 41.5% of mobile users accessed the Amazon app. Walmart had a mobile audience reach of 18.8% among mobile U.S. audiences.
In the long-run, if you post low quality images, you will have a rough time when it comes to convincing someone to buy your product. This is because most online shoppers tend to look at the product image first and any other information later. This tendency is reinforced by the picture-focused search and navigation offered by giant eCommerce platforms like Google Shopping, eBay, Amazon and many more.
For this reason, you need to ensure that you use professional images that meet the channel's unique requirements.
First of all, keep it simple, clear and really showcase and focus on what you are selling. As a merchant you select the marketplace (Amazon, eBay or Google for Retail) of your choice, but your picture must represent the actual product you are selling in an accurate manner. This means that you must be careful when incorporating props and other accessories since this might mislead your buyer into thinking these are part of the item or included in their purchase.
Besides accuracy and to avoid listing misleading product information, all large players have guidelines in place to assist your setup. Only focusing on the product image specifications, these links will help you get started.
As a merchant, you will notice that most guidelines are updated regularly. Devices become better equipped through the acquisition of improved hardware. No reason to panic, our experts follow these updates in real time.
Before uploading your images to the marketplace of your choice and with the possibility that some will be rejected, incorporate at least the following specifications for all your product images and get the latest update on what actually matters. To provide an oversight, we summarized these basic guidelines that meet the technical specifications of most marketplaces.
Besides high-quality images, your customer must be convinced of what they are buying. One image is insufficient, and most marketplaces insist on multiple images before you can even offer your product to the world.
Shoot some more pictures and select only the best. Customers will love the see your product from multiple angles before they start buying.
To achieve a perfect display of all gadgets, strive to have your products fill three thirds or more of the frame. No one likes small product images since it gives them a hard time when viewing, especially when the product is displayed on iPhone or another mobile device. Apart from the size, ensure that your product image is more than 1200 pixels since this will assure that the zoom and enlarging features are activated on most online shopping platforms. Bear in mind that the minimum size requirement of 500 pixels on the longest side must be considered as an absolute minimum. However, you can go for large and professional pictures of 1600 pixels or more to get the best outcome irrespective of the item category.
Apart from being a requirement, having clean and large images is also very helpful. Once you have more people viewing your product, the chances of them buying the product increases. Large pictures are recommended since they offer more visibility and makes it appear in an HD form instead of pixelated.
For the marketplaces discussed here, make sure your product image has a white background. This is because, with a white background image, the marketplace will blend well with the search and product information pages. Even though it is not a requirement for extra images on Amazon, eBay or Google, it is recommended for all online shopping platforms.
Not perfect but acceptable. All marketplaces present a consistent framework for merchants who can benefit as they follow the guidelines.
They offer the best display on smartphones.
The majority of clients love this format.
The format can be used in any channel.
Your product image represents your brand.
You increasing flexibility when handling your images.
In anything you intend to do with your product images, make sure they are consistent. A consistent picture plays a vital role in showcasing your brand. They communicate a strong brand identity, professionalism, and confidence. With this, a client will feel more comfortable to buy your products.
Bear in mind that professional images are an integral part of online shopping. A professional brand representation equals professional product images and play a vital role in improving the confidence of a client. For this reason, you need to have high-quality images for your products to sell successfully. Additionally, high-quality images will help you to enhance the overall client experience, and if you strive to post professional images, you will surely get a higher return on investment on your business. The image requirements were implemented not only to help in maintaining the online marketing platforms but to assist business owners to sell their products online.
Shoppers often rely on images to make their final purchase decisions, so make sure you're delivering high-quality images to drive performance.


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Monday 23 November 2020 4:44 am
Need a way out of recession? Look to the stars
By: Konstantin Sidorov
Konstantin Sidorov is chief executive of London Technology Club
The economics of space is now a crucial part of the market
"We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard; because that goal will serve to organize and measure the best of our energies and skills."
These words by President John F. Kennedy are as important today as they were when he spoke in 1962.
Asteroid mining may seem like something out of a sci-fi movie, and not the most obvious choice of investment, especially during a global pandemic and recession. But it is exactly these kinds of aspirations that have pushed human endeavour and technological advancement to new heights.
The discoveries made along the way to achieving these sky-high goals have become integral parts of our daily lives — and could even help us out of this recession.
The economics of space is now a crucial part of the market and no longer only in the realm of government endeavour. Private capital is paving the way for public partnerships. Supply chains in the "new space economy" are accelerating, startups are emerging, and clusters are forming.
Old space discovery was defined by the Russian Voshod and Vostok and the US Apollo missions. We have entered a space age defined by private enterprise.
Financial firms Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and Bank of America Merrill Lynch have each conducted their own studies and found the space economy could reach between $1 trillion and $2.7 trillion by the 2040s. That would make it larger than the 2017 GDP of the UK.
But are these astronomical figures relevant to people beyond the likes of Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Richard Branson?
The answer is a resounding yes. The space sector is made up of a hidden infrastructure which most people do not see but is central to the technology that surrounds us. The strides humankind is making in space are integral to the day-to-day things we take for granted. Space plays an indispensable role in the global economy. The highest grossing sectors — agriculture, mining, transportation, IT, finance, and insurance — all heavily rely on systems and technology developed for space.
We know that without satellite observation our navigation and mapping capacity would be significantly reduced. But that is only the start.
Satellite data is being harnessed to protect critical infrastructure, and can be used to prevent disasters like the Morandi bridge collapse in Genoa by monitoring and holding critical information to better manage and maintain these types of structures. Given that there are over 80,000 ageing bridges in Canada alone, most with a design life of less than 100 years, the potential impact could be huge.
The insurance industry can also be transformed by "mega constellations" — a group of artificial satellites working together as a system to provide permanent global coverage. Insurers are excited about the prospect of increased real-time data on hurricanes, especially the ability to use imagery and analytics to speed up or question claims.
Amazon is rolling out plans to launch over 3,200 satellites to over 95 per cent of the Earth's surface. The initiative is to launch a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to the unserved communities around the world. Starlink, built by SpaceX, is launching "constellation broadband" to deliver higher-speed internet connections across the world.
The volume of space spin-off industries is multiplying every year. NASA has created more than 2,000 inventions that later became widespread products and services. Innovations such as the dialysis machines, CAT scanners and freeze-dried food are all a result of space-related projects.
Without investment in space exploration we would be without memory foam or GPS, while an adaptation of the spacesuit upgrade led to the creation of the Nike Air footwear.
We are only going to become more dependent on space technologies as AI and the fourth industrial revolution take off. Satellite data and its deep-learning technology are being used to map and monitor solar energy assets for smart city and smart grid initiatives. The AI combines satellite data with other factors such as weather information and local government policies to provide a complete picture of the emissions and financial benefits the technology could bring.
And yet, despite these strides, space exploration is still not considered a central part of our everyday lives. That needs to change. Governments must recognise its strategic importance. Consumers must realise how the space industry affects their everyday actions. Investors must consider the value of investment into the sector.
Space is key to protecting our people, promoting our global influence, and providing future prosperity.
The UK must decide what kind of space faring nation it wants to be. With government support, and an attractive environment to enable more private investment in space, the UK could rival the global superpowers in our reach for the stars.
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Hekab Be hired a new Director, Mariana Galindo, in February and their previous librarian, Carlos, has moved on. He was still on staff in November, when I visited. I was delighted to get to visit Hekab Be library one last time before Carlos moved on. I know Carlos will be missed at Hekab Be but his hard work and dedication will live on in the library's programs and in the children he helped over the years. Carlos shared many stories with us but one of my favorites was about a young girl who started coming to the library. He noticed this pretty little girl, Liset, was always by herself, she never talked, and had no friends. Carlos approached her and spoke to her in Spanish and she just looked at him as if she couldn't hear him. He tried again, this time in Mayan, and she smiled and answered his questions. Liset was in the 4th grade and, because she was so well behaved, she slipped through the cracks and was barely able to read or write. Carlos started tutoring her and she is now working on the same level as her classmates and has lots of friends! You can see her smiling face in the accompanying video.
Another thing that Carlos was extremely proud of was the after-school program he helped run at Hekab Be, which has been in place for over 10 years. Over the years the number of children who have come through the library has grown. Now, on any given day during the school year, about 30 children come for tutoring and homework assistance, not to mention other programs and workshops they offer, such as arts & crafts, English, and Mayan lessons. It is safe and it is free Hekab Be is the only place in Akumal that provides a jungle gym and safe outdoor play area for the kids. The older children who were helped at Hekab Be now volunteer to work with the younger ones and to be their mentors. Each child's needs are evaluated and they are given instruction in academic areas where they most need it, be it reading, writing or math. As Carlos pointed out, "Kids learn here! Sometimes better than in a classroom setting."
Hekab Be benefits both sides of the highway and all who live and come to Akumal. Tourists, local businesses and residents help support the library with supplies and volunteers. In return, these people get to learn more about the local people, culture, traditions and can even benefit from a Spanish or Mayan lesson. It is important that the Mayan language and history is passed on so that local people don't lose their own language and culture in their own land.
As Hekab Be helps more students advance in their learning, they have seen an increase in the number of kids able to go on to middle school. Since many of their parents just have an elementary school education, there is a great need to help them with their studies so they can successfully continue their education. When Hekab Be first began in 1995, few students from Akumal were able to go to middle school; now almost 70% are going on to secondaria. The donations that Hekab Be receives go directly to support the library's educational programs for children, and the library also shares school supplies and books with local schools and other libraries in the region. Hekab Be is supported solely by donations to keep its programs running. Please consider making a contribution to help this important place continue its good work!
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Great Lakes Customs LawBlogpenalty
Tag: penalty
Why Did I Receive a Bill From CBP?
Posted by Jason P. Wapiennik on October 29, 2018
Frequently, we are contacted by people who receive a bill from Customs by mail. By this, they literally mean a bill, with a spot on the bottom that you're tear off and return with payment like your utility bill. Here's an example:
As you can see, this is different from the notice of penalty or liquidated damages. A penalty or liquidated damage notice invites the recipient to file a petition for remission or mitigation. Here, there is no such offer; the debt is due, and you are given little time to pay.
Why did I get a bill from CBP?
Well, it means you owe money to CBP. It could be because of failure to pay duties for merchandise imported (regular duties, or anti-dumping or countervailing duties), or you failed to take action after receiving a penalty notice/liquidated damages notice by either not paying the mitigated penalty timely, or by not responding at all.
You can usually figure out what the nature of the debt is by looking carefully at the bill, even if it's not easily determined at first glance.
If you have no idea why you're receiving the bill from CBP, it may indicate you did not receive notice of the debt. It may also indicate you are a very, very inexperienced importer that is definitely in need of an education.
Failure to Report Arrival or Advance Electronic Cargo Information Penalty
U.S. Customs & Border Protection enforces many laws and regulations that concern arriving at the border, presenting merchandise to Customs, filing advance cargo information, and unloaded merchandise or off-loading passengers without authorization.
For instance, 19 CFR 123.92 requires advance cargo information for commercial shipments from Canada and Mexico be sent to CBP electronically 30 minutes or 1 hour prior to the "carrier's reaching the first port of arrival in the United States, or such lesser time as authorized . . ." even if the carrier is just transiting through the United States.
Similarly, 19 USC 1433 requires that any vessel, vehicle, and aircraft report their arrival, and present all person and merchandise for inspection to a customs officer.
What happens if fail to report arrival or violate CBP's entry regulations?
If you fail to report arrival, present false documents or paperwork, violate regulations regarding the entry and arrival of vehicles, or discharge passengers or merchandise without Customs authorization, you are liable to a penalty of $5,000, and possibly seizure of the conveyance and the merchandise stored in it.
If you have a prior offense, the amount can increase to $10,000. In the case of an unreported or improperly entered conveyance, Customs can impose the value of the merchandise (or if they conveyance itself is the merchandise… the value of the conveyance) in addition to the $5,000 or $10,000 standard penalty.
If receive a penalty for these failures under 19 USC 1436, we can file a petition for mitigation and you can expect your mitigated penalty to be reduced. The reduction varies on the type of violation, who committed, and the presence of aggravating or mitigating factors.
Detroit CBP Seizes $680k in Counterfeit Championship Rings
Posted by Jason P. Wapiennik on June 21, 2016
CBP at Detroit Metro Airport seized $680,000 worth of counterfeit championship rings that were being imported into the United States from China. This counterfeit seizure by happened in April, but it is just now making the news.
That's probably because the story finally made it from FP&F to CBP's press department, or because the notice of seizure was finally mailed after a final determination by CBP that the rings were actually counterfeit. A valuation of $680,000 means that Customs is putting an MSRP value on each ring of $5,000.
Recall that each time you cause an importation of a counterfeit item into the United States it subject to seizure and you are subject to a penalty, as the importer, for up to the value of the goods if they were real. You can read more about that in our other articles on that topic: Importing Counterfeit Trademarks – Customs Seizures & Penalties; Part 1 and Part 2 (click to read).
The use of a fictitious name by the importer opens the importer up to additional liability beyond merely violation 19 USC 1526(e) (importing counterfeits), by charges involving fraud. Not a smart move. Here's the story:
DETROIT— In late April, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations at the Detroit Metropolitan Airport seized $680,000 (MSRP) in counterfeit NHL, NFL and MLB championship rings in a shipment that originated on a flight from China.
While conducting operations at a DHL consignment facility, the Cargo Enforcement Team selected and examined a shipment of rings from China, resulting in the discovery of 136 counterfeit championship rings from the National Football League, National Hockey League and Major League Baseball. In all, the counterfeit rings displayed the names and logos of several teams such as the Dallas Cowboys, Pittsburgh Steelers, New York Giants, Oakland Raiders, New Orleans Saints, and New York Jets. The shipment also included rings for the Chicago Black Hawks and the Boston Red Sox.
The company identified as the receiver of the rings used a fictitious name and was found to have previous copyright/trademark violations.
Have you had allegedly counterfeit merchandise seized by CBP in Detroit?
Not only do you have rights to contest the determination that the merchandise was counterfeit (like getting a sample of seized merchandise), but if you've been penalized we are very successful in getting penalties reduced or eliminated entirely. Click the contact button on this page to get in touch with us today!
U.S. Customs Seize $541,000 in Unsafe Consumer Products
Posted by Jason P. Wapiennik on July 2, 2015
When importing into the United States an importer must make sure to comply with the customs laws for classification, valuation, invoicing, etc. But they also must make sure that they're products are not harmful or in violations of the myriad of other regulations enforced by CBP at the border; whether they be FDA, Department of Agriculture, or the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Recently, customs seized over half a million dollars in unsafe consumer products in a joint effort with the French government.
The story below:
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and French Customs General Directorate announce the results of Operation Bathe and Beaute, a bilateral Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) enforcement operation targeting counterfeit personal care products and electric personal care devices. The joint operation, conducted from April 8 through May 4, resulted in the seizure of 76 shipments of more than 31,000 counterfeit items for a combined manufacturer's suggested retail price of $541,000.
"Operation Bathe and Beaute reflects our ongoing efforts to interdict illegal trade in counterfeit merchandise, which threatens the competitiveness of legitimate businesses and can jeopardize consumer health and safety," said Assistant Commissioner Brenda Smith of CBP's Office of International Trade.
76 shipments of more than 31,000 counterfeit items for a combined manufacturer's suggested retail price of $541,000.
"After the successful Core Systems operation in late 2013, this fourth joint operation between CBP and French Customs demonstrates once again how important it is to exchange information and act together to fight organized crime in a global world," said François Richard, French Customs Attaché.
The four week operation focused on personal care products and devices that potentially introduce dangerous chemicals and bacteria to the skin and eyes or burning or electrocution due to non-standardized wiring and ineffectual family planning protection to the consumer. Products seized during this event included make-up, condoms, hair removal devices, contact lenses, hair curlers, straighteners and skin cleansing devices.
You might be facing penalties from customs for importing counterfeit merchandise. We can help. Typically, we recommended preparing and filing a petition, with the assistance of legal counsel, which argues persuasively for the substantial mitigation, or when the facts and law warrant it, cancellation of the penalty in full.
Great Lakes Customs Law has been very successful in getting these kinds of penalties reduced and, sometimes, even eliminated entirely (some history of our success is HERE).If you have had merchandise seized by customs because they allege it is counterfeit and contains trademark violations and/or have a received a notice of penalty for importing alleged counterfeits or for making an importation contrary to law, call our office at (734) 855-4999 to speak to a customs lawyer, or e-mail us through our contact page. We are able to assist petitions for customs penalties and seizures around the country, including Detroit, Chicago, Atlanta, New York, Los Angeles, Orlando and many other places. Please read these other articles:
Importing Counterfeit Trademarks – Customs Seizures & Penalties; Part 1
CBP Seizes Fake Apparel Worth $48K from Arriving Traveler
Posted by Jason P. Wapiennik on May 26, 2015
U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized a large amount of counterfeit clothing from a traveler that was arriving from El Salvador. I guess this puts to rest my belief that it is a rare occurrence when when Customs encounters somebody who is travelling from overseas with this large of an amount of counterfeit clothing.
Typically, counterfeit importations are just subject to seizure. In other words, the 'penalty' is loss of the goods through government seizure and forfeiture. However, Customs can impose monetary penalties under 19 USC 1526(f) on "any person who directs, assists … aids and abets [in] the importation of merchandise for sale or public distribution" once the property is seized.
Customs may presume that the large quantities means that is must have been intended for sale or public distribution. Thus, this person may have exposed himself to a monetary penalty equal to the MSRP of the seized goods as if they were real. It could be that it was meant for public sale or distribution, or it could just be that all these articles were intended for personal use and the buyer just could not stop himself from getting a good deal. Here's the story:
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the George Bush Intercontinental Airport seized counterfeit Gucci, Burberry, Lacoste, Versace, Armani, Ferrari, Coco Chanel, Tory Burch and Michael Kors merchandise, May 13,
Counterfeit Clothing Seized by CBP
valued at more than $48,000.
The seized items included shirts, hats, shoes, purses and jewelry destined for Houston.
CBP officers conducted an inspection of a passenger arriving from El Salvador with checked bags. During the inspection, they discovered 161 brand-named articles that appeared to be counterfeit. The items did not appear to be of the quality consistent with legitimate goods as the items included unusual labeling and the markings on the clothing were not manufactured by the trademark holders.
Counterfeit Chanel Jewelry
"Packing hundreds of phony articles in suitcases doesn't release passengers from their obligation to adhere to U.S. import laws and requirements," said Houston CBP Port Director Charles Perez. "This seizure protects the trademark holder, their businesses and their employees and denies criminal organizations from reaping profits from the sale of counterfeit and illegitimate consumer goods."
Counterfeit Chanel jewelry was among the seized items. Watches and jewelry topped the list of seized items sorted by value in fiscal year 2014.
CBP officers obtained digital images of the merchandise and forwarded them to the trademark owner to determine their authenticity. After verifying that the merchandise was counterfeit, CBP seized every item for infringement of intellectual property rights.
CBP Seizes $1.3M Worth of Counterfeit Toys
This is an odd story about a counterfeit seizure case because it's unclear how customs determined the value of the seizure. Typically, the value of counterfeit seized merchandise is based on it's MSRP; in other words, what the cost of the goods would be if they were genuine. In this case, the reason the product is counterfeit is an alleged "UL" logo — on what would otherwise be allowed imports, apparently. Is customs valuing the added value of the UL mark? It is a point I would raise in any petition filed for mitigation of the penalty. The importers should expect to receive a notice of penalty from customs in the next few months.
Laredo, Texas – The Import Specialist Enforcement Team (ISET) at U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) Laredo Port of Entry seized a total of 18 commercial shipments of counterfeit rechargeable toys over the summer, for allegedly infringing on the Underwriters' Laboratories (UL) registered and recorded U.S. trademark. The total value of the shipments is nearly $1.3 million.
In the 18 enforcement actions, recently finalized, CBP import specialists from World Trade Bridge selected shipments of rechargeable toys for examination. During the examinations, CBP import specialists noticed that the battery chargers accompanying each rechargeable toy all bore the UL trademark, which is a U.S. registered trademark recorded with CBP. ISET conducted a review and discovered that the shipments lacked legal authorization documentation to use the recorded trademark A lead enforcement manager for UL confirmed that the use of their trademark was unauthorized and infringing on their recorded trademark. Given the foregoing, CBP's ISET determined that the rechargeable toys in the shipments seized bore counterfeit trademarks and were subject to seizure. In these 18 enforcement actions, from late June to early September 2014, CBP subsequently seized a total of 4,671 rechargeable toys, which, had the trademark been genuine, is valued based on the manufacturer's suggested retail price, in the amount of $1,292,953.00.
"Our ISET has done it again and through their diligence and attention to detail they prevented toys with chargers baring a counterfeit trademark from entering U.S. commerce and potentially causing harm to children," said Joseph Misenhelter, CBP port director, Laredo Port of Entry. "Preserving Intellectual Property Rights and import safety are priority trade issues for CBP and our enforcement of these laws helps create a level playing field for all and strengthens the U.S. economy."
How would you like to cough up $1.3 million for importing goods that bear a counterfeit logo into the United States? Like we have explained previously, this importer stands to face a hefty penalty for this customs counterfeit seizure.
San Juan CBP officers seize counterfeit electronics
Posted by Jason P. Wapiennik on September 16, 2014
Many fail to grasp the importance of CBP seizures of counterfeit merchandise, and many fail to grasp they are liable for purchases made on the Internet that involve the importation of goods into the United States customs territory. It causes the trademark holder harm, confuses the purchasers, steals money from consumers who overpay for fakes, and destroy a reputation for brand quality. Some counterfeits, like electronics with a fake testing laboratory certifications, or those missing legally required safety features, are simply dangerous.
The story that follows perfectly demonstrates the reasons why customs seizes counterfeits and often penalizes people who import them, my comments are in [brackets] (original story HERE):
The Internet has made it easy to find and purchase items from almost anywhere in the world [NOTE: Something we talked about in Customs Liability for Internet Purchases – CLICK HERE]. With a high demand for well-known brands, many online vendors sell counterfeit products online, infringing on various trademark holder's rights and revenues.
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) San Juan Field Operations officers and import specialists seized this past weekend various courier consignments that contained counterfeit speakers, car beepers [??], iPhone parts, cell phone front screens, USB cables and writs-watches [seizure of counterfeit iPhone and Apple parts is a popular past-time of CBP].
Various consignments inspected by CBP officers at the San Juan Air Cargo facility, revealed products that infringed the intellectual property rights of Dr. Dre beats, Pandora, Samsung, BMW, Belkin and Disney trademarks. The products were shipped from vendors in China and Hong Kong. "The trade in these illegitimate goods is associated with smuggling and other criminal activities, and often funds criminal enterprises", stated Area Port Director Juan Hurtado. "Protecting intellectual property rights (IPR) remains a CBP priority trade issue."
Consumers seek and purchase particular brands of products, believing that such brands have an intrinsic guarantee of their quality. Without a brand to protect, counterfeiters just seek to produce superficial quality products and take advantage of the loyalty that consumers have for a branded product. Poor quality products end up destroying the reputation of the copied brand, when it becomes impossible to distinguish the real product from a counterfeit.
The last paragraph raises an interested question that I haven't found a client willing to argue before customs yet: what happens when the products aren't counterfeits, but are gray market goods that the trademark holder does not want imported into the United States? In other words, what happens when people inside the factory where genuine goods are made take some product out the backdoor and sell it online, and it gets imported into the United States? That's an interesting question indeed….
Like we have explained previously, anytime your imports violate the law you face a hefty penalty for a CBP counterfeit seizure. We can help you if you are facing penalties from CBP for importing counterfeit trademarked merchandise. Great Lakes Customs Law has been very successful in getting these kinds of penalties reduced and, sometimes, even eliminated entirely (some history of our success is HERE).
Call our office at (734) 855-4999 to speak to a customs lawyer, or CONTACT US HERE. We are able to assist petitions for customs penalties and seizures around the country, including Detroit, Chicago, Atlanta, New York, Los Angeles, Orlando and many other places. Consult a customs lawyer who is well acquainted with the laws enforced by the customs service and who can judge the legality of the transaction, by even getting a prospective ruling from customs in advance.
Please read these CBP counterfeit seizure articles:
Trademark Infringement: Importing Gray Market Goods and Seizure by Customs
Customs Seizure & Penalty for Counterfeits and Uncertified Engines
Posted by Jason P. Wapiennik on August 21, 2014
Importing is a tricky business that presents a trap for the novice. You may think you can import merchandise that can be used to make a few quick dollars on because of a high profit margin. The story below falls into that category.
This person attempted to import 300 Wii controllers, 400 USB convertors, and 200 small motorcycle engines. If successful, there was some money to be made. But the problem was the Wii controllers and USB converters were counterfeit, and the 200 small motorcycle engines lacked an important EPA certification.
The consequences? Customs seized the counterfeits and the small motorcycle engines are an importation contrary to law because of the failure to have certification by the EPA.
PORTAL, N.D. — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers recently targeted a rail container at the port of Portal, North Dakota. In February 2014, CBP officers inspected the rail container and discovered merchandise that violated multiple laws and regulations. The merchandise consisted of approximately 300 counterfeit Wii remote controllers, 400 counterfeit USB converters and 200 small motorcycle engines that were not certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
CBP determined that the trademark was counterfeit on the Wii remote controllers and USB converters. As a result, CBP seized those items. The counterfeit merchandise had a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $20,800. In addition, CBP seized the small engines that were found not to be certified, as required by the EPA. The manufacturer's suggested retail price for the engines was $16,400.
"CBP continues to play a key role in Intellectual Property Rights enforcement," said Brent Beeter, the Port Director in Portal. "CBP continues to stay focused on combating the illegitimate trade in counterfeit products."
Stopping the flow of illicit goods is a Priority Trade Issue for CBP. The importation of counterfeit merchandise can damage the U.S. economy, and threaten the health and safety of the American people.
With the growth of foreign trade, unscrupulous companies have profited billions of dollars from the sale of counterfeit and pirated goods. To combat the illicit trade of merchandise violating laws relating to intellectual property rights (IPR), trademark and copyright holders may register with CBP through an online system. Such registration assists CBP officers and import specialists in identifying violative merchandise.
CBP's IPR enforcement strategy is multi-layered and includes seizing violative merchandise at our borders, pushing the border "outward" through audits of suspect importers, cooperating with our international trading partners, and collaborating with industry and governmental agencies to enhance these efforts.
Many fail to grasp the importance of customs seizing counterfeit or uncertified merchandise. The reason might be a failure see the harm that it causes to the owner of the trademark, by confusing their purchasers and destroying a reputation for quality, or just not caring about the consequences in quest for making themselves some money. To those and others, I say: Consult a customs attorney who is well acquainted with the laws enforced by the customs service and who can judge the legality of the transaction, even getting advice from customs in advance.
You might be facing penalties from customs for importing counterfeit trademarked merchandise or for importations contrary to law. We can help. You can pay the penalty or, as we recommend, file a petition for mitigation to ask for a reduction in the penalty. Once the notice of penalty is sent, the recipient has either 30 days to pay the penalty or file a detailed petition arguing the legal bases for further mitigation (reduction) or cancellation of the penalty. We recommended preparing and filing a petition, with the assistance of legal counsel, which argues persuasively for the substantial mitigation, or when the facts and law warrant it, cancellation of the penalty in full. Great Lakes Customs Law has been very successful in getting these kinds of penalties reduced and, sometimes, even eliminated entirely (some history of our success is HERE).
If you have had merchandise seized by customs because they allege it is counterfeit and contains trademark violations and/or have a received a notice of penalty for importing alleged counterfeits or for making an importation contrary to law, call our office at (734) 855-4999 to speak to a customs lawyer, or e-mail us through our contact page. We are able to assist petitions for customs penalties and seizures around the country, including Detroit, Chicago, Atlanta, New York, Los Angeles, Orlando and many other places. Please read these other articles:
Customs Seizure & Penalties for Fake & Faulty Hairdryers
Many fail to grasp the importance of customs seizing counterfeit merchandise. The reason might be a failure see the harm that it causes to the owner of the trademark, by confusing their purchasers and destroying a reputation for quality. Another reason might be because they never got scammed into buying a product at full price… only to find out it is a worthless counterfeit. But sometimes counterfeits are dangerous. Like electronics with a fake testing laboratory certifications, or those missing legally required safety features. The story that follows perfectly demonstrates the reasons why customs seizes counterfeits and often penalizes people who import them (original HERE):
HOUSTON – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers have seized nearly 5,000 hair dryers as the required Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters that
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protect consumers from electrical shock or electrocution hazards were missing. The hair dryers, which originated from China, have a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price of almost $330,000. "This seizure is the latest example of the vigilance and attention to detail our officers pay to protect consumers from imported goods
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that pose a dangerous risk," said CBP Houston Area Port Director Dave Fluty. During an examination of the shipment, officers found the dryers missing the immersion protection plug and bearing a suspect trademark logo. Officers coordinated with Consumer Product Safety Commission and with the CBP Intellectual Property Rights Rights [sic] Branch, Regulations and Rulings, Office of International Trade to verify authenticity. The CBP IPR Branch confirmed the products were counterfeit, and a CPSC evaluation of product samples concluded the required immersion protection plug was missing resulting in the seizure of the entire shipment that contained more than 400 boxes of the faulty articles. According to CPSC, consumers should look for a large, rectangular-shaped plug at the end of the hair dryer cord indicating the presence of a GFCI. The certification mark of a recognized testing laboratory should also be visible on the hair dryer or on the hair dryer's packaging.
The individual who caused the importation is now liable to customs for penalties for 1) importing counterfeits into the United States under 19 USC 1526 and 2) importations contrary to law under 19 USC 1595a, because there was no GFCI on the hairdryers. It will prove to be a costly mistake. As we have previously explained, the penalties for the trademark violation are equivalent to the MSRP of genuine articles, or in this case almost $330,000; the penalties for importations contrary to law is equivalent to the domestic value of the imported merchandise, which is likely far less than the $330,000 figure and equivalent to, more or less, the price actually paid for the merchandise. I am sure any penalty in this case will be for at least $330,000.
Counterfeit Sunglasses Seized by Customs
Customs made another high value seizure of counterfeit merchandise being imported into the United States with infringing trademarks under 19 USC 1526. Customs seized 377 cartons of "Ron-Bei" sunglasses that they allege infringe the "Ray-Ban" trademark. This would be a good seizure and penalty case for our customs lawyer to defend, because it's arguable whether the goods are counterfeit. The manufacturer's suggest retail price, if the counterfeits were genuine, is $1,619.550. That is what the penalty amount will be calculated from.
We previously discussed, in a two article series, the dangers of importing counterfeit trademark merchandise into the United States, how it can result in seizure, monetary penalties, and how the importer can defend it. This story underscores the importance of everything we discussed in those articles: Importing Counterfeit Trademarks – Customs Seizures & Penalties; Part 1 and Part 2 (click to read).
Let's have a look at the story (original HERE):
Counterfeit sunglasses with an estimated manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $1,619,550 seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Port of Savannah.
CBP officers discovered the shipment of sunglasses in a container that was selected for examination. During the inspection, officers discovered that the items bore a similar trademark to the Ray Ban Sunglasses logo. The items contained logos and similarities on the hang tags and the sunglasses that infringes Ray Ban's trademark.
Ray Ban is an international company owned by Luxottica Group S.P.A. Luxottica Group is a manufacturer of eyewear with more than 7,100 optical and sun retail stores in North America, Asia-Pacific, China, South Africa, Latin America and Europe. In addition to a global wholesale network involving 130 different countries, the Group manages leading retail chains in major markets in North America, Asia, China, and Latin America.
CBP protects businesses and consumers every day through an aggressive Intellectual Property Rights enforcement program. CBP targets and seizes imports of counterfeit and pirated goods, and enforces exclusion orders on patent-infringing and other IPR violative goods. Detailed information about recording intellectual property rights and reporting intellectual property infringement to CBP can be found on the CBP website.
Whoever wrote up this news release for customs should get a little money from Ray Ban for the free product pitch in the middle paragraph. Importing counterfeit items into the United States is a very serious matter. First, it is very likely that after seizure the property will be forfeited and destroyed by the U.S. government if, in fact, they are violative of the trademark laws.
Once forfeiture is perfected, the person who caused the importation will probably get a notice of penalty from U.S. Custom & Border Protection in the mail for the equivalent of the value of the products if they were real. The importer will have a chance to respond to customs' notice of penalty with the Fines, Penalties, and Forfeitures office by filing a petition for mitigation and ask customs to reduce the penalty based on the presence of certain mitigating factors that customs particularly looks for. Great Lakes Customs Law has been very successful in getting these kinds of penalties reduced and, sometimes, even eliminated entirely. If the person fails to pay the penalty, the government can bring a lawsuit in federal district court to recover the penalty in the form of a judgment, after which point the government can lien property, garnish bank accounts, and seize property.
If you have had money or merchandise seized by customs because they allege it is counterfeit and contains trademark violations, call our office at (734) 855-4999 to speak to a customs lawyer, or e-mail us through our contact page. We are able to assist petitions for customs seizures nationwide.
Get all of your questions answered by a customs lawyer. We assist individuals who have had a Customs money seizure to get seized currency returned from CBP.
View our Customs Money Seizure Legal Guide.


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The Washington Wizards made center Thomas Bryant a top priority after re-signing the former Bishop Kearney star to a three-year, $25 million deal less than an hour into the start of NBA free agency on Sunday.
Bryant, 21, had a breakout 2018-19 campaign after being claimed off the waiver wire by the Wizards at the start of the season.
The 6-foot-11 big man stabilized Washington's front court and began to garner votes for the Most Improved Player of the Year award after starter Dwight Howard had season-ending in November.
The 2017 second-round pick concluded the season averaging 10.5 points per game and 6.3 rebounds per game in 53 starts and 72 game appearances.
Bryant's best stat line of the season came in a triple overtime win over Phoenix on December 22 after recording a career-high 31 points on 14-for-14 shooting. His perfect performance from the field made him the fourth player in NBA history to make all of their field goals with that many attempts.
Washington quickly locked up the Indiana University grad while also moving away from fellow front-court members Bobby Portis, Jabari Parker and Trevor Ariza.
Bryant was a key part of Bishop Kearney's success from 2010-13, leading the Kings to a 17-8 record and a Class AA state championship in 2013 as a sophomore.


This may come as somewhat of a surprise, but no car comes from the factory as a low-rider. Weird, huh? That means every low-rider was once a humble family sedan, sporty coupe, or work truck, changed forever by an owner with vision. If you're in the market to make one yourself, here's the most sought after cars and trucks to help you get your scrape on.
Sure, these days most laid-out minitrucks are S-10s, Tacomas, Rangers, or some compact import. That's not old-school though. The Nissan Hardbody (and the Mazda B2200) started it all. The Nissan had tough, modern looks in the mid '80s, was simple to work on, and offered plenty of reliability. Get yours before they appreciate. While we don't need to step up to the bed spinning shenanigans of the past, if you do get a Hardbody, be sure to throw some Daytons on it. Gold, of course.
From the start, the 300 looked rebellious and demanded modification. The big sedan took well to large wheels, tiny rubber, and a drop. Very quickly, the big rear-wheel drive MOPAR was slammed an on the cover of every magazine on Earth. Used, they are cheap to buy, and accept a surprising amount of mods without complaint. 20's used to be controversial and drive like stink, but they look take on the 300 and it drives fine. Bonus points if you get a 300 C and work over the Hemi. Or chop the roof off. Sick either way.
Why 2002+? Because no one wants a Suburban with a Caddy grille. The '02s offered refreshing style and presence, something few SUVs can muster today. While the Escalade started with embarrassingly small 16" wheels, the aftermarket quickly fixed that problem, and now there is a lot of variety and style in the 24"+ market. While custom is still best, that's not the rout for everyone, and there are multiple kits out there for a slammed-to-the-ground look, while still running giant wheels.
The El Cheapo of any low-rider show, the Caprice does deserve some respect just for the numbers, if not the quality. These older estate sedans are popular today, as they wore the top of the line Chevy available back in the day. Everyone wanted to eventually work their way up to a Caprice, the working man's realistic budget Cadillac. Today, the boxes offer bold, distinctive styling, plenty of room for customization, a super cheap starting price, and a supportive online community. If you're looking to get into the game, there's no better place to start.
Well, that surprised absolutely no one. The big Imp is huge on style with pre-muscle car, but still athletic lines. It has swagger and cachet, even before the stance is fixed. It was also made in massive numbers, so a lot of survivors keep their prices affordable today. The enormous trunk can hold as many tanks as you need, and the massive fender wells accept all kinds of suspension mods, and the V8 sounds great with just a little work. Plus it'll haul all your cheap buddies.


Stress is defined as anything, may it be an event or thought that can make you feel angry, upset, frustrated or nervous and may affect your emotional and physical health. It can be specified as a normal or positive feeling if it can help a person avoid danger or harm, however, if it lasts for a long duration then it can be harmful to ones health. Some of the common stressors or stress-causing factor are problems at home, problems at work, moving, money problems, getting married or divorced, getting laid off from work, starting a new job, death of a spouse or close family member, retiring, and having a serious illness.
Most of the people are experiencing stress after having a rough day, and luckily, for us is that there are some ways that can help us manage or handle stress. There are basically a lot of ways that can help you manage or handle stress, and some of this ways can easily found on the internet through a website article. Listening to music, using a Juul, getting some exercise, taking a nap, and eating some good food are the five most common tips that can help an individual overcome stress. Listening to some great music can provide you lots of benefits, such as it can help you calm down, it can produce amazing effects on your mood, and it can change your mindset. Using a Juul is more recommended whenever you feel like turning to regular cigarettes or vape during stressful moments, and the best flavors to choose from are the ones that can be soothing like menthol and vanilla. Another great tip that can relieve you from stress is to get some exercise, for this can help the endorphins from flowing and boost the serotonin level, thus can de-stress your mind, and the best exercises include walking and light jogging. Taking a nap is also another great tip for sleeping your stress away can help you gain a new perspective and can help you calm down, and it is also recommended to drink some herbal tea before you take your power nap. Fruits, nuts, veggies and dark chocolate are the four examples of a good and healthy food, and it is best to eat them whenever you feel stressed-out for it can help boost ones mood, can give you more energy, and can reduce the tiredness that youve felt. There are definitely a lot of websites that contains such great articles on how to handle or manage stress, and the people who wants to learn more about it may check out some articles via the internet.


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Q: QGIS: put vector values into separate layers? QGIS 1.8.0 Mac: I've got a polygon shape file with values 1-5 in it i.e. contours. How do I get the polygons for value 5 into one layer, 4 into another... so I can assign each a colour and see them?

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*start new project (to avoid CRS confusion)

*load vector

*under layer properties, style, choose graduated from drop-down list

*click classify

*adjust colours and ranges as you wish

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Located in a quiet neighborhood three minutes from Waldport Oregon with exceptional ocean views in a private wooded setting. Three blocks from beach access with miles and miles to explore. There is a trail below the house that leads to a hidden lake which is a great walk with the dogs.
One Hundred Thousand Welcomes is the perfect home base for discovering the central Oregon coast.
To the south is the charming village of Yachats and beautiful rocky coastline of Cape Perpetua and all the breathtaking views in between.
To the north is Seal Rock, Newport and Depot Bay. Offering interesting and fun activities for everyone. From whale watching and fishing, surfing and kayaking, tide pooling to art galleries. Not to mention lots of eclectic eateries. The list can go on and on. You are in a perfect location to experience it all.
Bedroom 1: King size Tempur-pedic bed.


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Small Fish – Band. Thurles, Co. Tipperary
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Small Fish are Paddy Carroll, Tony Forest, Dan Butler and Dan Matthews. Four very unique singer-songwriters who formed this group over a year ago. Combining their influences from the genres of alternative rock, grunge, classic rock and metal, they have become a very popular and much appreciated fresh rock act in their hometown of Thurles.
They have developed a live format with an array of original tracks and covers that is gaining them a steady local fan base. Having attended their gigs in the past few months, I too have become a fan, so much so that I'm now their manager.
This is a band consisting of youth and experience. What they all encompass and what leads to their appeal is their range and delivery of solid vocals and musicianship. All four members are accomplished singers and they all play the same instruments. They are equipped with their own PA and mini-desk with drummer and percussionist Dan Matthews, taking on the role as live sound engineer. On stage as part of their format they switch around to demonstrate their versatility and variety of sound and style. This is what I appreciate most about them, they're thinking outside the box. They're organised and well rehearsed.
As a unit, they write and record their own demos and these can be found on the links posted here. The tracks that have gained much attention are 'Lonely Sea', 'San Francisco', 'Early Riser' and a rock steady show of reverence entitled 'Something Fierce' dedicated to "The Notorious' himself, fighting out of Dublin, Ireland, Mr. Conor McGregor". I can envision Conor walking out towards the octagon in the 3 Arena with all the swagger and sheer self-belief that he can muster. The world-class athlete and humble showman that he is. High on adrenaline, feet stomping, fist and flag waving in the air and motivational slurs echoed to the crowds, whilst this big sporting anthem is blaring out of the speakers in direct competition with the roaring patrons. It's been rocking out in my head for months now and has no intention of leaving either!
Their original works are very true to who they are but their cover versions have to be applauded also for inventive musicality. A bluesy folk twist to 'Folsom Prison Blues' is contemporary and would make it a hit all over again. 'High and Dry', 'Lonely Boy', 'Buck Rodgers', 'Titanium', 'Another Brick in the Wall', 'Brewing up a Storm' and 'The John Wayne' are very worthy efforts from this acoustic alternative rock unit.
For any band or artist it is vital I think that they get as much local publicity when they're starting down their musical path. After a year since they formed as a group you see the immediate response they get from the patrons when playing in their local bars. They gather in a spot and stand to listen, they go up to them in between songs and utter a few requests and compliments, passing by they give a wave or a nod. These are family, friends, friends of family, neighbours and colleagues all stopping by the local on a Saturday night to hear and support the local act. The local heroes doing good.
Looking ahead there are plans for the production of their debut EP later in the year. In the meantime the guys just want to get out there and gig as much as they can, everywhere they can, so I guess I better get cracking at that then. Watch this space!
soundcloud.com/smallfish3015/tracks
youtube.com/channel/UCqkbNrqOnbWyNDE-0XBk71w
breakingtunes.com/smallfish
smallfishmusic.bandcamp.com
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An inspiring guidebook filled with ways to alter space to fuel creative work and foster collaboration.Based on the work at the Stanford University d.school and its Environments Collaborative Initiative, Make Space is a tool that shows how space can be intentionally manipulated to ignite creativity. Appropriate for designers charged with creating new spaces or anyone interested in revamping an existing space, this guide offers novel and non-obvious strategies for changing surroundings specifically to enhance the ways in which teams and individuals communicate, work, play — and innovate.Inside are:Tools — tips on how to build everything from furniture, to wall treatments, and riggingSituations — scenarios, and layouts for sparking creative activitiesInsights — bite-sized lessons designed to shortcut your learning curveSpace Studies — candid stories with lessons on creating spaces for making, learning, imagining, and connectingDesign Template — a framework for understanding, planning, and building collaborative environmentsMake Space is a new and dynamic resource for activating creativity, communication and innovation across institutions, corporations, teams, and schools alike. Filled with tips and instructions that can be approached from a wide variety of angles, Make Space is a ready resource for empowering anyone to take control of an environment.
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The standards for enforcement of a FDR are the same as applied to administrative summons under United States v. Powell, 379 U.S. 48 (1964). In order to enforce a FDR, and defeat a petition to quash, the IRS must show that: 1) the investigation is conducted for a legitimate purpose; 2) the inquiry may be relevant to that purpose; 3) the information requested is not already in the possession of the IRS; and 4) the administrative steps required by the Internal Revenue Code have been followed. Powell, 379 U.S. at 57-58. The IRS is required to establish a prima facie case that the Powell requirements have been met. United States v. Samuels, Kramer and Co., 712 F.2d 1342, 1345 (9th Cir. 1983). Declarations or affidavits by directors or agents generally satisfy the requirements set forth in Powell. See Lidas Inc. v. United States, 238 F.3d 1076, 1082 (9th Cir. 2001).
In addition to meeting the Powell standard, the IRS must show that the FDR satisfies the procedural requirements of 26 U.S.C. § 982 (c)(1). Chris Marine USA, Inc. v. United States, 892 F. Supp. 1437, 1443 (M.D. Fla. 1995); Yujuico, 818 F. Supp. at 287. Section 982 requires that a FDR be mailed by registered or certified mail to the taxpayer at its last known address and set forth (1) the time and place for the production of the documentation; (2) a statement for the reason the documentation previously produced, if any, is not sufficient; (3) a description of the documentation being sought; and (4) the consequences to the taxpayer for failing to produce the documentation described in the FDR. 26 U.S.C. § 982(c).
The taxpayers' defenses to the request to compel were standard ones: (i) we don't possess the documents and (ii) if we did, we have a Fifth Amendment privilege via the act of production.
The Court first refused the taxpayers' request to permit them an opportunity to appear before the IRS and assert these defenses. The Court essentially reasoned that § 982 does not require that extra step.
Petitioners do not deny that they owned or controlled these trusts, entities, or accounts; instead, they deny that they have had any interest in them in at least five years. Jack LaRue Decl. ¶ 4. Petitioners also fail to assert that they have made any efforts to retrieve the summoned documents from any party. Petitioners' general declaration that they do not have custody or control of the requested documents falls far short of establishing a defense. Accordingly, the Court concludes that Petitioners have failed to meet their burden to counter the IRS's evidence that Petitioners possess or have custody of the documents and records the IRS seeks.
Here, the IRS contends that the foregone conclusion exception applies to documents related to the Islands International Trust, Pacific International Trust, Pacific Islands International Trust, and Seabridge LLC. Petitioners concede that "the existence of Islands International Trust is a foregone conclusion" and that they are required to produce documents related to that trust. Pet'rs' Answer fn. 2, p. 5, ECF 14. However, Petitioners argue that they may invoke their Fifth Amendment privilege as to the remaining documents.
In support of their invocation of the Fifth Amendment privilege, Petitioners asserted in their opening brief that "it does not appear that the IRS knows if the Petitioners ever had a foreign bank account, brokerage or security account or foreign trust." Pet'rs' Am. Br. 5, ECF 13. In response, the IRS submitted the Bahamonde Declaration, which identified in Paragraph 5 the existence of three specific trusts and one LLC. Plaintiff provides no counter-argument as to why Agent Bahamonde's declaration does not establish the IRS's knowledge of the existence of documents connected to these trusts and LLC. Nor do Petitioners offer any argument regarding the documents' authenticity. Finally, as discussed above, the Court finds no reason not to infer that the documents are within Petitioners' custody or control.
In summary, Petitioners cannot lawfully refuse to produce the records identified in Agent Bahamonde's declaration which are requested in the FDR because the existence of the records relating to those entities is a foregone conclusion. Thus, the production of the documents is not testimonial in nature for purposes of the Fifth Amendment. See Fisher, 425 U.S. at 411.
Based on the foregoing, the Court denied the taxpayers' petition to quash and ordered compliance with the FDR.
1. This is the first instance I recall seeing the IRS use the FDR rather than the summons for offshore bank and entity documents. Note that the IRS did issue a summons and, presumably, could have enforced the summons. It is not entirely clear to me why the IRS did not enforce the summons from the get go because the FDR would have offered no compulsion if the taxpayers had not sought to enforce the summons.
2. That seques into the second point. The IRS cannot enforce the FDR unless the taxpayer brings a proceeding to quash the FDR. The only benefit of the FDR within the control of the IRS is that the taxpayer cannot then introduce the documents in a court proceeding. It is not clear from the relatively short opinion why the LaRues chose to try to quash the FDR. Perhaps they were concerned that the IRS might set up a draconian assessment that they might be able to rebut if they were not foreclosed from introducing the documents in a court proceeding. However, the evidence preclusion in a court proceeding would not prevent the taxpayers from ultimately using the documents to persuade the IRS administratively to either not assert too large tax or penalties or to abate same through the normal administrative proceedings. And, if the taxpayer were to give the documents to the IRS and the IRS were then trying to get a court to bless some action that documents in its possession rebutted, wouldn't the IRS have to introduce the documents because, surely, it will not ask a court to bless a position it knows to be unjust? Section 982 might be read to permit that, but I don't think that, so articulated, the IRS would do it or a court would look kindly on it. So, it is a mystery to me why the taxpayers brought the motion to quash.
The database contains ownership information about companies created in 10 offshore jurisdictions including the British Virgin Islands, the Cook Islands and Singapore. It covers nearly 30 years until 2010. The information was on a computer hard drive received in the mail by an Australian journalist, Gerard Ryle, who is now the Director at ICIJ.
The mention in the declaration of Portcullis Trustnet suggests a possible origin of the LaRue audit in the ICIJ leak, or possibly an earlier IRS project focusing on clients of the Portcullis Trustnet.
If the ICIJ material is the source of the IRS's inquiry, the IRS seems to have moved quickly in the LaRue case, since the first IDR was issued on August 27, 2013, only a couple of months after the data was made public. The further inference is that the IRS may be moving against other taxpayers identified in the database. For example, the agent's declaration mentions Howard Thrall, Mr. LaRue's business partner, who apparently acted with Mr. LaRue in establishing similar trusts for himself and his family. (See declaration, paragraph 5.) One would expect that Mr. Thrall is being investigated as well unless he did a timely voluntary disclosure or has resolved his investigation (rather than delayed the investigation as did the LaRues).
The ICIJ maintains a searchable database on its website, here, where information from that database can be searched.
A colleague, John Colvin, here, searched the ICIJ database, where he found both Ms. LaRue and Mr. Thrall's name, associated with some of the trusts mentioned in the RA Declaration.


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The ASGA 2017 Fair, CSGIA 2017 Fair, Textile Digital Printing China 2017 Fair, These three fairs and Exhibitions will be held together in Shanghai City China in 9th~12th, Aug, 2017.
The three shows' common features is that they all concentrate on the printing industry, ASGA 2017 and CIGIA 2017 both mainly focus on screen printing and graphic imaging;Textile Digital Printing China 2017 mainly focuses on textile fabric and garments printing as well as digital printing and industrial printing equipments.
CSGIA 2016 exhibition was successfully held in last November in Guangzhou China, there were three pavilions and total 700 exhibitors, and attract visitors from many countries and districts that including Algeria, America, Australia, Bangladesh, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, China, China HK, China Taiwan, Egypt, France, Germany, India, Indonesian, Italy, Iran, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Pakistan, Philippines, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, South Korea, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Tunis, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and Vietnam etc.
Now the CSGIA 2017 Show combined with the ASGA 2017 Show and Textile Digital Printing China 2017 together, are going to be held in Shanghai China in August 2017.
The ASGA 2017 SHOW, CSGIA 2017 SHOW, Textile Digital Printing China 2017 Show will enhance the Specifications, and Scales, Professionalization and Service Quality. The 30 thousands square meters' exhibition area contains the exhibiting categories digital printing, digital jet printing, screen printing, textile fabric garment printing, industrial digital printing, transfer printing, Universal printing, transfer screen printing, digital graphic imaging etc. The united exhibition will focus on printing industry's new technology and new products, it will be an indispensable printing industry grand meeting.
The shows was successfully held and exhibited for 30 years, and this gathering will be international communication and trading platform for the worldwide printing related companies. It will also advance the World and China's Screen Printing and Digital Printing Development, transformation and upgrading.
1. Screen printing and special printing equipments: Semi-auto/Full-auto screen printing machines, Pad printing machines, Heat transfer printing machines, stamping and press machines, flocking machines and label printing machines etc.
2. Digital Inkjet printing eqipments: digital inkjet printing machines, Large-format advertising inkjet machines, engraving machines, digital imaging devices, inkjet inks and digital printing consumables etc.
3. Printing Equiments and materials: Textile printing machines, digital printing equipments, Digital embroidery equipments, Heat press machines, flock materials, water based printing inks, silicone inks, plastisol inks, heat press powder, pearlescent pigments, special effect printing materials, various printing textiles, fabrics, cloth and garments, for instance, heat transfer printings, digital printings, heat transfer processing products, printing fabric and materials, printing garments, rolls of printing cloth and Home textile printing products etc.
4. Auxiliary equipments: platemaking equipments, Imaging equipments, cleaning machines, Digital output devices, laminating machines, Printing post-processing equipments and textile testing equipments etc.
5. Printing materials: Screen printing inks, photo emulsion, Screen treatment agents, transfer printing paper, screen printing mesh, squeegee, and other various kinds of functional printing materials etc.
As one of the biggest Manufacturers of textile screen printing inks (including eco-friendly water based inks and silicone inks, plastisol inks etc, We will exhibit in the Shows as usual.


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Q: output of shell script in json form I want to get output of following small shell script in json form.
#!/bin/bash

 top -b -d1 -n1 | grep Cpu

Output:
Cpu(s):  6.2%us,  1.6%sy,  0.2%ni, 90.9%id,  1.1%wa,  0.0%hi,  0.0%si,  0.0%st

Required Output:
{"Cpu": "6.3" }

How can I convert output of such every shell scripts in json form ?

A: You could try this
echo "{\"Cpu\":\"`top -b -d1 -n1 | grep Cpu | cut -f3 -d " " | cut -f1 -d %`\"}"

A brief description: First, take a look at man cut, especially -f and -d arguments. The \"s are simply double quotations, which should be preceded with a backslash to avoid misunderstanding by shell interpreter. And at last, anything enclosed in back quotation marks `` would be executed, as described here.

A: try this line:
your commands ...|awk  'BEGIN{FS="\\(s\\):\\s*";OFS="";q="\x22" }{$1=q$1q;sub(/%.*$/,"%",$2);$2=q$2q; print $1,$2}'

test with your data:
kent$  echo "Cpu(s):  6.2%us,  1.6%sy,  0.2%ni, 90.9%id,  1.1%wa,  0.0%hi,  0.0%si,  0.0%st"|awk  'BEGIN{FS="\\(s\\):\\s*";OFS="";q="\x22" }{$1=q$1q;sub(/%.*$/,"%",$2);$2=q$2q; print $1,$2}'
"Cpu""6.2%"


New Musical Success: A Review Of The Best In New Music… | Scots Whay Hae!
Every summer needs a great soundtrack, and this year's starts right here and now. The following review is an eclectic mix which includes the welcome return of the firmest of favourites when it comes to indie-pop, melancholic electronic beauty, harmonies to die for, potential global pop/rock anthems, singer/songwriting at its very finest, and some intriguing spoken word from one of Scotland's best writers. If you don't find something for you then you might just be in the wrong place, but trust me…you will.
We are going to start with the welcome return of BMX Bandits with their album Forever. For the last 30 years their music has been, in this ever-changin' world in which we live in, one of the few things on which you can rely. The BMX Bandits have been responsible for so many great songs and records that some may be in danger of taking them for granted. Let's not, as this is music which is timeless and to be treasured.
I mentioned The Miss's in March's musical review, but I make no excuses for doing so again. Their album Crash is full of great songs played by people who have put their heart and soul into them. Exhibit B, so to speak, is 'I Am', an irresistable piece of music with a strength of message and purpose which is visceral. Surely I've made it clear – Crash is an album you'll cherish long after other records from 2017 have long since slipped your mind.
Andrew Greig is best known to Scots Whay Hae! as a poet and author, whose novel Fair Helen was one of the best of 2014. He is also involved in making music, and the album Clean By Rain is a musical and spoken word travelogue of Scotland, but is as much a comment on the state of the nation as it is geographical guide. The link below is for the track 'Shetland – If', but you really need to listen to the whole thing to get the big picture.
That's all for now. I told you there would be something for you.
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Great evening. Good Turn out. Quilters have their designs chosen, colours selected, and a joint fabric order for both quilts. The painting teams are getting signed up. First come; first serve to adopt five quilt blocks each, set up a workshop, and have a weekend painting party. Delaware Lions. Tait's Corner Community. Upper Thames Military Re-enactment Society are in. The painting schedule starts in the New Year. We hope that whoever hosts a painting venue will be able to offer it to more than one group. Call Denise Corneil at 519 693-7002. Sponsors are being sought.
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Better Buy: Twitter, Inc. vs. Netflix, Inc.
Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) built a DVD-mailing empire, then abandoned it to fulfill a much grander digital-video-streaming vision. Twitter (NYSE: TWTR) turned SMS-powered microblogging into a social networking phenomenon. Both companies boast millions of users around the world, and both are popular investments.
But which one is a better fit for your portfolio? Let's find out.
Let's give Twitter the first swing
Twitter holds an edge over Netflix in a few important categories. For example:
Twitter's sales have increased by an annual average of 88.5% over the last five years. For Netflix, that growth rate stopped at 22.5%.
Netflix shares are trading at 90 times forward earnings estimates while Twitter's P/E ratio is less than half as rich, at 42 times forward earnings.
Twitter boasts 328 million monthly active users and Netflix only recently edged past 100 million global subscribers. I'll show you later how this is akin to comparing kumquats to pomegranates, but Twitter has the undeniably larger user base.
If you like clean balance sheets, Netflix is nursing a $4.8 billion debt load and $15.7 billion of future streaming-content obligations. Twitter owners are saddled with only $1.8 billion of long-term debt and no huge off-balance-sheet commitments. The social network also holds $4.1 billion in cash equivalents versus Netflix's $2.2 billion. For some investors, this is a deal breaker -- especially when combined with the next point.
On that note, Twitter can show $779 million of positive operating cash flows over the last four quarters. Meanwhile, Netflix burned $1.9 billion of operating cash due to high up-front expenses in the its ambitious content-production operations.
Netflix strikes back
Let me say a couple of thousand words very quickly. Here, we see both companies roughly doubling their revenues in three years -- but Twitter ran out of rocket fuel in 2016 while Netflix's sales growth is accelerating:
Over the same period, Netflix's operating margins dipped and recovered. Management expects to deliver full-year operating margins near 8% in 2017. Twitter's profitability surge stalled alongside the revenue slowdown, and this company has never turned a full-year profit at the operating level:
You see, the average Netflix customer pays roughly $10 per month domestically, and more like $8 per month in the international segment, for access to a high-quality entertainment service. Surveys say that many subscribers would pay significantly more for the streaming-video service Netflix provides today, and the subscriber counts kept growing across the price increases that took effect in 2016. This company has pricing power and a clear path to continued revenue growth when the addressable market gets too saturated to achieve any significant subscriber growth.
Twitter, on the other hand, relies almost exclusively on advertising sales with a small side of paid data-access licenses and "other" revenues. Striking a sustainable balance between making money and satisfying users is a notoriously difficult problem for purely ad-supported businesses, and Twitter has not perfected that dark art. In the most recent quarterly report, Twitter's ad revenue fell 8% year over year despite a 5% boost to the global user count.
The big takeaway
On one hand, we have a company with more than 300 million users who would rather not pay a penny for the flagship service. If anything, revenues are falling and profits won't be in the cards for years to come.
On the other, 100 million subscribers pay a monthly pittance for high-quality content. Subscriber numbers are rising, and there's room for growth in the monthly fees as well.
Management has promised rising operating margins in 2017 and beyond. And if you're still scared of Netflix's negative cash flows, consider the age-old idea that it costs money to make money. The company is paying large amounts of cash right now to create a sprawling content portfolio for the ages.
The strategy is already paying off in the form of award statuettes and steady subscriber growth. We're basically watching a new Hollywood giant in the making.
Twitter is a crumbling growth story with questionable business chops. Netflix is a long-term growth company in those formative years of heavy investment that will produce massive profits a few years down the road.
Given that choice, I'll be happy to pick Netflix every time.
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Janet Monge
Visiting Professor;
Associate Director, University of Pennsylvania Museum;
Adjunct Associate Professor, University of Pennsylvania
monge@princeton.edu
And by appointment.
Teaching (Fall 2018)
Forensic Anthropology and Urban Bodies (ANT 309B)
Degrees:
Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania (1991)
Janet Monge has done fieldwork in many locations in Europe, Kenya and Australia. Her primary interest is in the development of methodologies to preserve and broadcast datasets to the physical anthropology community using Computed Tomography, traditional radiology, and human dental micro-anatomy as well as in the distribution of the highest quality castings of human fossils to Universities and Museums all over the world. An example of this work is The Radiographic Atlas of the Krapina Neandertals which she published with Alan Mann. Dr. Monge is also Keeper of Skeletal Collections at the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology in Philadelphia. Her dedication to undergraduate research was rewarded with a grant to develop the Museum in Philadelphia as a national center for Native American student research.
ANT 206A/ AFS 206A & ANT 206B/ EEB 306/ AFS 206B - Human Evolution
ANT 309A/ STC 310A & ANT 309B/ STC 310B - Forensic Anthropology and Epigenetics in Urban America
ANT 215/ EEB 315 - Human Adaptation
ANT 206A & ANT 206B/ EEB 306 - Human Evolution
ANT 206A & ANT 206B/ EEB 306 - Human Evolution (with A. Mann)
ANT 522A - Topics in Theory and Practice of Anthropology (Half-Term): Critical Debates in Evolution and Forensics (with A. Mann and C. Rouse)
ANT 374 - Bioarchaeology of the Peoples of the Past
ANT 206/ EEB 306 - Human Evolution
ANT 308 - Forensic Anthropology
ANT 206/ GEO 208/ EEB 306 - Human Evolution (with A. Mann)
ANT 215/ EEB 315 - Human Adaptation (with A. Mann)
ANT 442 - Death, Aging, and Mortality: Cultural and Biosocial Perspectives