Christopher Diamonds, is a highly recommended jeweler.
Depending on your wedding date, you may need to adjust the timeline below. Would recommend getting as much done as possible as soon as possible so you may relax and enjoy your engagement.
Register with bridal registry of your choice remember there are options for honeymoon registries & home registries too!
Purchase ceremony accessories: unity candle, candle holders, tapers, ring bearer pillow, box for holding cards, sand & sand vases for unity sand ceremony, etc.
Make arrangements for gown cleaning & preservation.
Arrange for someone to take all gifts from the reception to your new home.
Start dressing at least one-half hour before you start taking pictures.
Remember to relax and enjoy your day!
HIRE expert, Kim Horn, MWP™ to help design, negotiate, mediate, plan, and implement your wedding details.
Dessert Photo: Roberts Catering, Inc. call 480.963.4040 for catering, cakes and desserts.
You just got engaged, and what is the best way to get the word out? You've got it, have an engagement party traditionally within three months of the date you officially became engaged.
Traditionally the bride's parents host the party, yet you may have someone close to you who offers to host this for you. If your families live in different states, you may have more than one person host in different states. You may have the groom's family host something in their area, or both families come together to host one party for both sides to meet and mingle.
Will the host/hostess be offering their home for a location, or another venue? Will the host/hostess be selecting and paying for their own vendors for your engagement party, or are you able to select your own? What is the budget? Who is paying for what?
Think about the type of atmosphere you want, and if you want everyone in the same room, or if you are okay with them mingling. To send out invitations you will need the address, city, state, and zip code, as well if you are planning to have valet parking, or if there are parking restrictions, especially if your guests are not familiar with the location. The size of the location may only accommodate 100 guests, so you want to know the capacity of the location prior to mailing invitations.
Check with your families for their holiday, work, and school calendars so your date selection works for you and your immediate family. What time does everyone get out of work, school, plus transit time to the location, especially if you are in rush hour traffic, or have construction delays.
Are you having a theme, or a theme which reflects both of you as a couple? This needs to be denoted on the invitation so guests know what to expect.
Your theme may set the tone of the event, yet if you are requesting a dress code, this should be on the invitation too.
Mailing invitations sets the tone for the rest of your wedding, as well as how your guests RSVP. Emailing, texting, or social media invites are informal. Send out invites at least a month in advance (six weeks in advance if a lot of guests are coming from out of town). There's no need for a formal save-the-date, yet once you've selected a day, it's best to let guests know by word of mouth before you mail the formal invites.
Traditionally anyone invited to your wedding may be invited to the engagement party with a +1. If you choose to invite someone who is not invited to your wedding, those guests may wonder what they did wrong to not be invited back. Consider your guest list size for your wedding and the capacity of the venue prior to deciding on your guest list for your engagement party. Make a master guest list so you only have one list separating the last name of the guest from their first names, and putting various fields you may sort to help you on various events, versus having to make a new list for each event.
Is your host/hostess selecting and paying for your vendors, or are you? The engagement party sets the tone for the rest of your wedding celebrations.
Select items on a gift registry you want from a low to middle price range, and if not, include a note in the invitation requesting no gifts, or suggest a favorite charity they may donate to in lieu of present.
You don't want to compete with your wedding, so a five course meal is probably not an option. Think about the atmosphere you want to create. If you are not serving a full meal, then you should select a time in between typical meals, and make it clear on the invitations so your guests know what to expect.
You may approach not inviting children to your wedding in many ways. Remember, for some families, they may not be satisfied with your choice, feel their kids are a "package deal," and may plan to disregard your request by bringing their children anyway. How will you feel if those guests show up with their children at your wedding?
How would you feel if you were invited to a close family member's out-of-state wedding, and you have young children, and found out they were not invited? Some people are okay with child-free weddings, others aren't.
Are you planning to have children in your wedding party as flower girls, ring bearers, junior bridesmaids, or junior groomsmen? If so, you may already be okay with having children at the wedding ceremony, just not at your cocktail reception, dinner, and dance. Make an educated decision by talking to each other, and include your parents to get their feedback on what has been done in your family previously at weddings and other social events.
You may choose to include children of family members only, children of a certain age, or no children at all. It is inappropriate per etiquette to write "No Children" on your invitations. Instead, communicate your wishes by leaving childrens' names off the invitations, and write only the parents' names on the invitation outer and inner envelope. Make sure you do not address the invitations to "and family," or "and guests." Address your wedding invitation to the specific individual(s) you are asking to share your wedding with you, (i.e., Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Anderson). You may not want your cousin's boyfriend of the week invited.
Wishful thinking is that the parents will read and understand by you addressing the envelope to Mr. and Mrs. Steven Horn this implies their kids aren't invited…great idea and tip above, yet some parents may discard the envelope(s), and "assume" their entire family is invited. The last thing you want is to not mention this on your save-the-date, or the wedding website, and the parents "assume" the kids are invited and are excited for a family get-away, to receive your invitation 6 – 7 weeks prior to the wedding date to find out their children are not invited.
You may want to tell certain relatives or friends about your plans for not inviting children. As a courtesy, you may hire an experienced licensed and insured childcare provider during the hours of the wedding to watch the children of the out-of-town guests at a nearby hotel, or allow the guests to pay, provide and select childcare options from a list provided by you on your wedding website. Nanny or childcare provider services are available to come to you at a location, and most have been fingerprinted, and have background checks for their employees. Make sure you check their references, and the Better Business Bureau, and get recommendations and referrals from your wedding planner, catering manager, and hotel sales manager.
If you have predominantly locally guests attending, it will be easier for them to arrange reliable childcare. For a new mother traveling with newborn, and nursing, it will be difficult for her to find reliable childcare in an unknown area, and she may need to be close in case the newborn isn't taking a bottle from a stranger yet. This may be the first time they have flown or traveled together with their newborn. If you have toddlers, they may be clingy and resistant to going with someone they don't know, especially in the evening, and the parents will be nervous throughout the evening. In that instance, would recommend to arrange for childcare nearby at their hotel. This would be close by, and in case they want to check-in during the evening, it would be easy and comfortable for all involved.
Define your version of "child-free." Will this be for your wedding cocktail reception, dinner, and dance only, where you are fine with children attending your rehearsal dinner, wedding ceremony, and the brunch the day after your wedding, or will you have an entire adult only wedding weekend? You may already have in your mind the set of parents which are going to be upset with you, right?
Advance communication as clear and kindly as possible with specific wedding details like this needs to be included with your save-the-dates and on your wedding website. Save-the-dates with your wedding website address should be mailed out as soon as possible. You could provide a list of trusted childcare providers for the parents to reach out and interview, and this would be a way (depending on how many children would be traveling) for the children to be all together. You may want to provide a room at your out-of-town guest hotel where the children have Netflix movies which are age related and kid activities in the hotel room so the children have an incredible time, are fed, are supervised, may go to sleep comfortably, and the parents enjoy their evening knowing their children are in good hands too, as a win-win.
If you are having only a few couples which have families, it may be easiest to e-mail, text, or call them to let them know you want them to come for a "date night" at your wedding, and if they need help arranging childcare for "Tommy and Anna", you have a list of reliable childcare providers referred to you which are insured and licensed on your wedding website to check out since it is an adult reception only wedding.
Please reserve ________ adult seats at the cocktail reception, dinner, and dance.
Please reserve (circle) 1 or 2 adult seats at the cocktail reception, dinner, and dance.
While we love the little ones, this is an adult only affair.
We would love for your children to attend the wedding ceremony, however, the reception will be an adult affair. We would love to help you arrange for childcare please see our wedding website www.MattandCindi8.8.2018 for details.
Children are welcome to attend the wedding ceremony, yet the cocktail reception, dinner, and dance is an adults-only affair.
Children are welcome at the ceremony, yet to allow all guests to enjoy their evening, we have chosen an adults only cocktail reception, dinner, and dance.
Whatever your choice, please communicate clearly with kind words, and treat people the way you would like to be treated.
Are you having an outdoor wedding, or a church wedding? Are you planning on hiring live musicians or a disc jockey for your wedding ceremony music?
Your music selections will set the tone for your wedding ceremony. A steel drum player would create a different ambiance than a harpist. Consider your ceremony location (church, or outdoor wedding), as well as music restrictions (if any) at your ceremony location.
If your ceremony starts at 4:30 p.m., make sure your musicians or DJ are ready to starting promptly at 4:15 p.m., so when your first guests arrive, they may enjoy the ambiance. Don't make the common mistake to have your music start at 4:30pm, so everyone waits in silence, or your musicians are warming up, or having a microphone check while your guests enter, it looks unprofessional.
If you are having an outdoor wedding, make sure you have a flat surface in shade next to a power supply for your live musicians or dj.
Once you have applied for and received your Arizona marriage license, these next steps are crucial to include in your ceremony for legalities.
2). DECLARATION OF INTENT: "Are you, here of your own free will, and do you intend to marry ?" This is the "I do" that you answer individually, in front of witnesses.
3). VOW EXCHANGE: "I <bride/groom>, take thee <bride/groom>, to be my <husband/wife/loving companion>.
REMEMBER: You are marrying your intended spouse, not the officiant. Turn to face each other, hold hands, and gaze into each other's eyes. This is your promise to become each other's legal partner. You may customize your vows. VARIETY of VOWS: You may have your officiant recite the vows and you respond, "I Do," or "I Will." You may read or recite the vows yourself, or you may have the officiant recite each line of the vows and you repeat each line after them.
4). SIGNING THE MARRIAGE LICENSE WITH WITNESSES: The officiant, the bride, the groom, and two witnesses sign and date the marriage license. The officiant mails in the legal portion of the form to the State of Arizona as soon as possible. Expiration of an Arizona marriage license is one year from the date of issuance.
5). Pronouncement by the officiant that we have witnessed this legal contract.
Make sure your ceremony has these basic, minimal parts, and that your officiant files the license on time with the State of Arizona.
As you write your vows, the majority of you "do not know where to start." Word choice is crucial. If you want your husband to "obey," you must also be willing to "obey." Longer vows is not necessarily better. With better word choice, you are effectively able to communicate with less.
Remember, you are speaking and marrying your spouse, not the officiant. You have turned to face each other and are gazing into each other's eyes, and this is the promise to become each other's legal partner. Many couples choose to write their own vows. Are you good at writing, yet not at public speaking, or the opposite?
Ceremony Vows may be declared in three ways. Depending on your choice, remember the man traditionally recites/responds first, with the woman reciting/responding second.
1). The officiant may recite the vows, and you respond with, "I Do," or "I Will," the man goes first, the woman second.
2). The officiant may recite each line of your vows and you repeat each line after the officiant (this works well if it isn't too long).
3). You read or recite the vows yourself.
Here are alphabetized words to inspire and assist you in your vow writing brainstorm!
How long is "too long" between your wedding ceremony and your wedding reception?
Do you have a gap between your wedding ceremony and reception? If you do, it is normally due to the wedding ceremony start time at your church of choice, and may be up to two or three hours. If not, PLEASE read this e-mail below, which my change your mind, and please put yourself in the position of the writer (the guest). Always try to have my brides, grooms and parents of the couple to understand this. Being a role model to many, always try to live by the golden rule, especially when all of your family and friends are affected.
Q: "Know you know everything wedding, and thought I would e-mail you before questioning the bride. Just received her wedding invitation in the mail, and there is a 5.5 hour gap between their ceremony and reception. Is this typical? Excited to be invited, and don't want to seem ungrateful, yet need your expert on how to RSVP. From our house, the ceremony is a 30 minute drive, and the reception is a 45 minute drive, which makes going back and forth difficult. My husband and I discussed attending the reception and skipping the ceremony, but don't want to be rude. Just looking for what's "normal" here. There are no planned activities for the guests and family members, just for their wedding party since they are having all their photos and activities between the ceremony and the reception. Feeling bad for guests which have a longer commute than we do. What do you suggest?
Then nothing for 4.5 hours.
A: With the start time of the ceremony, assuming the bride and her wedding party will be having their hair and make-up appointments prior to the start of the wedding. In order for them to get some sleep, the bride has opted to have their photos after their ceremony instead of prior to their wedding ceremony. Knowing sunset and sunrise are the two best times for outdoor lighting, you may want to check with the bride/groom to see where their photos will take place.
Depending on who you know best, you may want to reach out to the bride (appears you know her best, right?) and see if she is having many out-of-town-guests. If so, many of the guests are in a worse situation than you are!
Hire expert, Kim Horn, MBC™ to help design, negotiate, mediate, plan, and implement your wedding details.
Pairings of these top ten colors are on both ends of the color palette. On one end you have calm, romantic pastels, on the other spectrum you have bold, vibrant colors with couture confidence.
To hire Kim as your wedding planner, call 480.921.7891 or text your name, wedding date, and wedding planner request to 602.418.9089.
The Spring 2014 Pantone® Fashion Color Report features two gorgeous blues to help you include your something blue for your wedding.
You may have as much or as little blue accent as you wish for your day. May be a feature of your color palette, or an accent color. Remember one difficult situation when you choose blue as your color palette is every blue has a different mix of color, and if you are contemplating this for your apparel, make sure every item is purchased at the same time from the same dye lot.


text:
Pistons eyeing J.R. Smith?
By Matt Watson Oct 19, 2007, 2:25pm EDT
Share All sharing options for: Pistons eyeing J.R. Smith?
Update: Um, nevermind. Chris McCosky spoke with Joe Dumars, who said no deal. Krista Jahnke confirms it. (Hat-tip: PistonsNation)
DBB reader Zach sent me this note from A. Sherrod Blakely's latest article:
The Denver Nuggets have discussed trading J.R. Smith to Detroit for Flip Murray. However, there are a couple of issues that make it unlikely the deal will be completed.
Detroit wants to include Ronald Dupree, which isn't necessarily something the Nuggets want. In addition, there are some concerns on Detroit's part about whether Smith, who has had his share of problems on and off the court, would be a good fit with their current roster.
In terms of talent, Detroit would win this trade in a landslide -- nothing against Murray or Dupree, but Smith has jaw-dropping potential, both running the floor and shooting from long-distance. But as Blakely alludes, there are concerns both on and off the court.
On the court, he's a bit of a gunner and he might not appreciate having such a limited role with the Pistons. Plus, he's pretty much a straight-up shooting guard, whereas Murray can pitch in at point now and then. He's had an up and down preseason, and George Karl has been riding him hard -- I personally witnessed Karl complain about Smith's decision-making ability to the media following last Sunday's game.
Quick aside: Smith didn't impress in the first game against the Pistons, scoring 13 (4-13 shooting, four turnovers, six fouls), but he put on a show in Wednesday's game with 33 points (10-19 shooting, 10-15 from the line).
Off the court, there are red flags. I don't know if he's a problem in the locker room (no one but his teammates can answer that question), but he's already had to apologize to his teammates once in training camp What for, exactly? No one seems willing to say. Plus, the kid needs a chauffeur. That's not a joke, it's a sad and tragic fact. Traffic accidents happen, but not nearly as much to people who are careful.
If the Pistons did acquire him, it'd be bad news for Arron Afflalo. So much for the youth movement, right? Well, Smith jumped directly from high school three years ago, where as Afflalo played four years in college. So Afflalo, who's 22 years old, is actually a year older than Smith. (update: I just glanced at their ages on their ESPN profiles, but I should have checked the months: as pointed out in the comments below, J.R. was born in 11/85, Arron 10/85, so they're the same age.)
If I had to guess, though, I'd say the chances of this trade are slim, especially since the Nuggets already have 10,000 players in camp and probably aren't willing to do a 2-for-1. But bear in mind, this isn't the first time Detroit has expressed an interest in Smith, so you never know what might happen.

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


text:
Raytheon Celebrates National Engineers Week With Facebook Contest
As a salute to National Engineers Week (Feb. 17 to 23), Raytheon launched a Facebook campaign to bring engineering into the everyday lives of K-12 students. Through Build It Better, students can earn money for their classrooms by using the application on Raytheon's MathMovesU Facebook page to engineer a better flow for an aspect of their school.
By Justin Lafferty
As a salute to National Engineers Week (Feb. 17 to 23), Raytheon launched a Facebook campaign to bring engineering into the everyday lives of K-12 students. Through Build It Better, students can earn money for their classrooms by using the application on Raytheon's MathMovesU Facebook page to engineer a better flow for an aspect of their school.
Middle-school students are encouraged to shoot and submit videos showing how they have engineered changes for the better in their schools — whether it's the lunch lines, desk configuration, the playground, or anything else on campus.
The first-place winner will receive $2,000 for their school, second $1,000, and third $500. The deadline to submit entries is midnight ET April 19. Raytheon will then select finalists May 1, and allow Facebook fans to vote until May 17 for the winning video.
Raytheon Chairman and CEO William H. Swanson wrote in a press release about the importance of keeping the spirit of engineering alive in schools:
National Engineers Week is an ideal time to encourage students to explore science, technology, engineering, and math. Each year, we hope the visibility and the week's "learn-by-doing" engineering experience inspires students nationwide to become a new generation of innovators.
http://adweek.it/2koexI7


text:
The Hundred Years' War
The War on Drugs began a century ago. It's still going strong -- and so is the traffic in illegal drugs. What's up with that?
Steve AriensOur country seems obsessed with "fighting wars": Korean, Vietnam, War on Poverty, No Child Left Behind (a.k.a., War on Illiteracy), and the granddaddy of all wars, THE WAR ON DRUGS. History suggests that the last war we fought that had a final victory was World War II, and that took two H-bombs to bring to a close.
Unofficially, the war on drugs started with the Harrison Narcotic Act of 1914, which established the Bureau of Narcotics. In 1968, this bureau merged with FDA's Bureau of Drug Abuse Control to become the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs (BNDD). By 1971, the BNDD had 1,500 agents and a budget of $43 million.
In 1973, the BNDD morphed into the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), which by 2011 had a total of 10,000 employees and a $2 billion budget.
There is at least one group of former law enforcement officers as well as others in the justice system who believe that the war on drugs is a waste of time: the members of the organization Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (www.leap.cc).
PMPs
The first prescription monitoring program (PMP) was funded by one of the pharmaceutical manufacturers; however, most of the laws that created these programs in the various states prohibited data mining to uncover doctor- and pharmacy-shoppers.
Today, these databases operate in real time and transmission of data is transparent, from the pharmacy point of view.
Unfortunately, retrieval of reports on patients is, to say the very least, time-consuming. It makes one wonder why the data goes in easily, but getting reports out of the system is just the opposite.
It has been reported that several of the chain pharmacies do not allow their prescription departments to have access to the internet, which is the only way to retrieve a report from the PMP. Is that because they don't want staff wasting time running reports - or because they don't want to lose any revenue, which would happen if pharmacists rejected prescriptions from doctor- and pharmacy-shoppers?
The big glitch
Then there is a major flaw in the entire PMP system: Healthcare professionals must accept the patient's ID at face value - but anyone can obtain fake ID nowadays.
The general public's access to technology has surpassed the original intent of the PMP program. Just Google "how to create fake driver's license" to see how easy it is to get the material and instructions.
On October 4, 2010, the Boston Globe reported the case of a man who stole dozens of IDs and used them to fill forged prescriptions all over Massachusetts (http://b.globe.com/172k3Qn).
The case involved
76 counts of stolen IDs, 76 counts of forged prescriptions, and 40 counts of insurance fraud. And that's just one example.
I learned a few years ago in an e-mail from the Indiana Board of Pharmacy that the Indiana PMP asked the state's Bureau of Motor Vehicles to allow a cross-reference of the IDs in the PMP database against the state's BMV database, in order to validate the IDs in the PMP database. This was denied by the BMV, and the decision was supported by the state's attorney general.
How many other state PMPs have encountered similar obstacles?
Spiked guns in the war on drugs
So the war on drugs is being fought with:
A system that uses a PMP that has unknown number of forged IDs
Many employers who will not provide internet access to pharmacists so that they can use the PMP
PMPs that mandate transparent submission of data but don't mandate easy retrieval of reports
A system that will not provide for an easy way to validate the IDs of new patients seeking controlled meds against an official database
An untold number of healthcare professionals who do not want to be the "police."
Then there is the DEA, whose charge, we assume, is to prevent the diversion of drugs. A DEA agent has told me that in fact, its purpose is to arrest those who divert, and I believe it.
If you follow the money trail, everyone from pharmaceutical manufacturers to physicians to pharmacies - everyone - stands to profit from the flow of money connected with the prescribing and selling of controlled drugs. And the DEA can justify larger budgets and job security by pointing to the continued flow of drugs getting to the street.
Steve Ariens is National Public Relations Director for The Pharmacy Alliance (www.the pharmacyalliance.com). You can e-mail him at steve@steveariens.com or check out his blog, pharmacist steve (http://www.pharmaciststeve.com/).


An image of Mahatma Gandhi is projected on the Burj Khalifa in Dubai to celebrate the 150th anniversary of his birth.
Images of Mahatma Gandhi more than 100 metres high have been projected onto the Burj Khalifa to mark the 150th anniversary of his birth.
The world's tallest tower in Dubai was also lit up in colours of the Indian flag as part of celebrations organised by Indian diplomats in the UAE.
Gandhi, long-held as the spiritual leader and father of the country, led the subcontinent to independence from Britain in 1947.
His non-violent, passive resistance movement inspired civil rights groups fighting discrimination around the world.
Mohamed Alabbar, chairman of Emaar Properties, a UAE-based real estate firm, said Gandhi's life had a profound impact on millions and that his philosophy of peaceful, civil disobedience still served as an inspiration today.
"By honouring Gandhi, especially as India marks his 150th birth anniversary celebration, we are also saluting the strong UAE-India ties and the contribution of Indians to the development of our nation," he said.
Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869 in Porbandar, a coastal town in north-western India.
His birthday is marked as a national festival, as well as being commemorated as the International Day of Non-Violence.
The display on the Burj Khalifa was jointly organised between the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi, the Indian Consulate in Dubai and Emaar Properties.
It featured images of Gandhi along with a number of his quotes, including "Be the change you want to see in the world".
Indian Ambassador to the UAE, Navdeep Singh Suri, said he was delighted to see the UAE celebrating one of the "tallest personalities in the world".
"I am sure that the events that we will organise over the next few months will not only remind all of us about the enduring message of Mahatma Gandhi but also motivate us to put some of his lessons into practice," he said.
The ambassador hosted a reception on Tuesday attended by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, the UAE's Minister of Tolerance, to celebrate the anniversary of Gandhi's birth.
The ceremony, which was held at the Indian Social Centre in Abu Dhabi, was attended by Indian officials, businessmen and members of the community across the UAE.


text:
Erin O'Toole's upcoming carbon tax betrayal: an update on the numbers
On March 18, in my blogpost "Erin O'Toole's upcoming carbon tax betrayal, part two," I wrote about a rumoured strategy being peddled by unnamed Tory advisors: according to these red, or green, Tory back roomers, O'Toole should abandon his promise to get rid of Trudeau's carbon tax.
This "insider strategy", according to an account in the Toronto Star, suggests that an O'Toole carbon tax flip-flop is is required to win over crucial "key" target ridings in Ontario and Quebec.
The line of thinking – a common one amongst CPC elites – goes something like this: Sure, some voters in the west would be upset, but the Tories have so many "wasted votes" in the West where there are no more seat to win and "big deal" if some westerners don't like carbon taxes. Flip-flopping on the carbon tax repeal pledge would cost votes – but not seats – in Western Canada, but would greatly enhance the Tories' chances in certain central Canadian ridings.
The Toronto Star story quoted an unnamed CPC insider as wondering why most Western-based MPs were "not willing to give up five points (in a Western riding) in order to give that to someone in Ontario for us to win there?"
I call this the "votes to burn" strategy: the Tories supposedly have "votes to burn" in the West, and, supposedly, money to burn as well, considering that a Tory flip-flop on the carbon tax would also likely cost the Tories dearly when it came to financial donations.
In my March 18 blog, I completely refuted this "votes to burn" strategy with the help of some polling data that had been published by the polling firm Mainstreet Research last September.
It turns out that this same research company was about to survey voters on the very questions pertaining to O'Toole and the carbon tax. The latest Mainstreet Research numbers, from a poll taken March 21/22 (immediately following the CPC Convention) had results even more shocking than the results from last September.
So what do these new numbers tell us? How is the Red / Green Tory "votes to burn" strategy holding up, six months later?
Let's start in the West. The number of votes that would indeed be "burned" in British Columbia and the Prairies, in the event of an O'Toole carbon tax flip-flop, continues to grow.
In BC, last September, a carbon tax reversal would have cost the Tories, net, 7.4% of the vote. Last month, that number rose to 10%. Even greater is the loss in Alberta, from a net loss of 8.7% last fall to a hefty 16% drop in March. In the combined Saskatchewan/Manitoba zone, the net loss to the Tories would surge from 4.4% to a whopping 15% if an election had been held last month, assuming an O'Toole carbon tax flip-flop.
Considering that most of the 20 odd seats that Andrew Scheer's Tories gained in the 2019 election came from these very western provinces, it would not be unreasonable to suggest that an O'Toole/ CPC carbon tax flip-flop could erase most if not all of the gains that Scheer delivered last time.
What about Ontario and Quebec?
Wouldn't O'Toole's eastern-based advisors gladly trade a few dozen 'right-wing' and 'deplorable' Western Tory MPs for a fresh batch of eastern CPC MPs? Wouldn't that be a 'bonus' feature of the "votes to burn" strategy"?
Mainstreet's numbers, again, point to a rather different result.
In Quebec, there was a small decline. In September, 2020, the net gain/loss for the Tories in the event of a carbon tax flip-flop was basically even. The latest research shows a drop in support for the Tories of 4% should O'Toole do a carbon tax flip-flop.
But take a look at Ontario – where the clever minds said O'Toole would gain ground. Based on the research last September, an O'Toole carbon tax reversal would have cost the CPC a net 1.7% of the popular vote in Ontario last autumn, perhaps not enough to have made a difference one way or another.
But what would have been the result of such a flip-flop last month, in March? The new numbers, now still less than three weeks old, suggest that such a bold move by O'Toole would have potentially cost an O'Toole led / flip-flopping Tory party as much as 10% of the vote in Ontario!
Of course, this should come as no surprise to observers of politics in Canada's largest province. After all, it was only three years ago, in the 2018 Ontario election, that Ontario PC leader Doug Ford led his opposition PC party out of the political wilderness to a landslide majority win.
Early in his 2018 leadership campaign for the Ontario PC party, Ford made it clear he would be against carbon taxes. In the end so did every leadership candidate. When he won the leadership, and was in the provincial election campaign, Ford made opposition to carbon taxes a key part of his platform.
In Ontario, and in the vote rich 905 suburban belt around Toronto, carbon taxes were, and, it seems, still are, quite unpopular. Even in the last federal election, the opposition to Trudeau's carbon tax exceeded the popularity of Andrew Scheer's Tories, suggesting that the Tories missed an opportunity. Will O'Toole make the same mistake?
The above numbers show the peril that exists for O'Toole should he be so foolish as to follow the reckless advice of certain of his advisors. Far from abandoning his carbon tax repeal promise, O'Toole needs to highlight this anti-carbon tax commitment. It becomes all the more important as those carbon taxes rise – as they did again on April 1st.
Since this research was done last month, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that Trudeau's unpopular carbon tax imposition on the provinces was, alas, constitutional. As I discussed last week, this decision has actually set the stage for a national carbon tax election, should O'Toole be bold enough to seize the opportunity.


Some secrets are more secret than others. The other day I was 115 feet below ground, inside Secret Caverns in upstate New York, marveling at the attraction's 100-foot underground waterfall. Man, is that loud. With abundant, fanciful advertising signage rippling for miles along the nearby roads, Secret Caverns are surely the least secret caverns in these United States.
A bit harder to find is the Secret Theatre. Located in the Long Island City neighborhood of Queens, NY, the Secret Theatre is not far from well-known cultural institutions like P.S. 1 and Silvercup Studios. But the two-year-old space is tucked away under the shadow of the elevated number 7 train, set back from a night-desolate street through a loading dock, indicated by a single sign, then another half-hidden sign, then through a lightly marked door… you get the picture.
Manhattan snobs, check your snobbery at that door. The Secret Theatre's current production of Shakespeare's popular comedy As You Like It is as good as any Off Off Broadway Shakespeare you'll find on the more glittery side of the East River, and better than most.
The Queens Players, resident at the Secret, are not to be confused with the Queen's Company, which presents Shakespeare with all-female casts and anachronistic bursts of pop music. This As You Like It does not lure (or repel) with experimental casting or unorthodox interpretation. Extraordinarily well directed by Greg Cicchino, it triumphs with more or less pure Shakespeare.
We'll probably never know whether the Bard's inability to use female actors had anything to do with his attraction to stories that involved young maids disguising themselves as swains. What we can safely say, reinforced by the elastic Claire Morrison's animated and expert performance here, is that Rosalind is one of Shakespeare's most fully realized and interesting female characters.
The forest, also the hiding place of Rosalind's beloved and already banished father, Duke Senior, and his band of loyalists, is at first a "desert" of hunger and exhaustion to the newcomers. But the upbeat Duke (the appropriately stentorian Timothy J. Cox, who also plays the usurper) has fashioned it into a pastoral realm of merry ease, removed from the stresses of court (read: modern) life. Yet the forest's fantastical aura also makes it a fit setting for the play's most famous passage, the "All the world's a stage" speech. Uttered by the melancholy Jaques, it is, among other things, the ultimate exposition of life's meaninglessness. Yet Jaques (Chris Kateff in a knife-sharp performance) is a man apart. Both mocked and humored by the other men of the Duke's company, he cannot, even to the bitter end, share in the rough optimism of his lord, nor the love-soaked banterings and witticisms of the young lovers prancing abundantly about.
And love and wit do triumph. If, as Touchstone lectures, "The truest poetry is the most feigning," it is nonetheless the rhymes carved in the trees by Rosalind's swain, the passionate, lovelorn Orlando (an effective Anthony Martinez), that keep hope burning, not to mention the story.
Mr. Cicchino has a gift for focusing his actors' strengths, and for creating moments of unscripted, silent humor that move the action swiftly along. From his fine cast he draws out a number of standout performances in the smaller roles too, including Michael Henrici as Orlando's cruel elder brother Oliver (and the heavily inebriated and uproariously named Sir Oliver Martext); Griffin DuBois as the besotted shepherd Silvius; the zesty Larissa Laurel as Phebe, Silvius's cantankerous object of desire; a mutely hilarious Amy Newhall as Touchstone's foil, the clueless country wench Audrey; and the delightful Louis Tullo, a welcome newcomer to the New York stage, in two roles, notably a very funny LeBeau. Indeed, despite the dominance of the Rosalind-Orlando storyline, the production is the very model of a modern ensemble piece.
Leave it to Shakespeare, in the loving and crafty hands of a director like Mr. Cicchino, to bring to glorious life the human tapestry in all its poetic good cheer under the rumbling elevated trains of Long Island City.
As You Like It runs only through Sept. 5, so make your plans now. Tickets (call 866-811-4111 if you don't like ordering online) are a piddling $15. You can't even buy a movie ticket and popcorn for that anymore, but you can get excellent live Shakespeare one subway stop from Manhattan.


Have you ever found yourself wondering if you are underpaid? Questioning if you are appropriately compensated for the skills and contributions you bring. You are not alone, even more so for women. According to the United States Department of Labour, educational attainment for women between the of ages 25 to 64 in the labor force has risen substantially over the past 20 years. However, a report by Jessica Schieder and Elise Gould for Economic Policy Institute (EPI), shows that gender pay gaps continue to exist within occupations even when years of experience, hours worked, and education are taken into account.
Being a woman with a background in Human Resources, I have had lots of conversations around this topic with friends and friends of friends. Through these dialogues, I have come to learn that there are three steps to consider before having the "pay increase" conversation with your performance manager. Before I divulge the "steps", please note I am writing for those currently in a position that has significantly changed or evolved from what they were hired to do, or those who believe they are not being compensated dollar for dollar with other colleagues doing the same or similar jobs.
To solve a problem, a proper definition of the problem/issue is key. At this stage, you are trying to determine if you have a case. Ask yourself important value questions, such as "has my role significantly changed," "did I take on more senior level responsibilities," "have I been functioning in this capacity for a sustained amount of time." If you answered yes to all of the above questions and can clearly outline examples against a timeline e.g. six to 12 months, then you have a case.
On the other side, if you believe you are not compensated on par with others performing similar roles, first, compare your current job responsibilities with a similar role in your organization and try to understand if the discrepancy is based on performance, a differentiating skill you do not possess or geography. If this is not the case, make key correlations between what you do and the other role e.g. do you work on the same types of projects with similar budget, impact, stakeholders etc. Your case is stronger if you also deliver results or operate at the same level as the comparable job.
To build your case, gather relevant internal and external data, you can gather external data from glassdoor.com, payscale.com, and salary.com. Look for comparable jobs within and outside your organization, find the pay information, qualifications required for the role etc. Also, outline the value-add you've brought to your role over time e.g. 12 months; this is essential if your role has changed significantly with increasing level of responsibilities from what you were hired to do. One thing to avoid is building your case around a specific colleague in a similar role by comparing yourself to them. Instead, put most of your effort into clearly articulating your value add to the company and showing the correlation between your level of performance and your desired target pay.
Now that you have a case and have built a clear objective backed by as much data as possible, it is time to communicate. This whole process does not get easier as you progress. Explaining to your performance manager you deserve to be "properly" compensated is one of the most nerve-racking moments in life. However, it gets easier if you have done your homework as outlined above in step one, as this improves your sense of confidence and adds credibility to your argument.
It is important to know what speaks to your audience (this may be just your performance manager or a pay review panel). Think to yourself, what information would best help my audience reach the verdict I am hoping for. This may mean using more numbers and statistics to show correlation where appropriate or focusing on your sustained level of high performance in a role that has taken on an increased level of responsibilities. As a mentor once told me, "the numbers never lie".
Finally, create speaking points to help you keep track of what you plan to discuss, this list can include how you plan to introduce the topic, signs that show you are under-compensated, results of your research from step one, and finally your desired outcome. In the end, I always say practice, be prepared to answer questions posed by your performance manager or to repeat your case over and over again. However, the process of communicating unfolds - over coffee, performance review or presenting to a committee - ensure you convey your message in an authentic and objective voice.
After your discussion or presentation, listen and prepare yourself for whatever the outcome may be. It may be positive, neutral or negative. As much as I have not heard a lot of negative outcomes from my circle, I don't want to rule out a negative response.
If it is positive, kudos to you for a successful mission. I define neutral as when you get the runaround, you know: "let me discuss this with XYZ and get back to you" and you never hear back.
Usually, I have heard only positive or neutral outcomes, whatever the case may be, brace yourself and prepare for your next course of action. In the case of a neutral or negative outcome, you may choose to seek other employment opportunities internally or externally or follow up appropriately on the matter.
Obie moved to Canada in 2007 as an international student to study business at the University of Windsor. She has a passion for mentoring and community involvement and has been active as a mentor in the Ryerson Top 200 program and also volunteers with Partners for Mental Health. She currently lives and works in Toronto and loves traveling, reading, broadway and tennis.


An innovative complexion pick-me-up in a universal and ultra-flattering shade of peach with golden undertones for radiant, glowing skin in an instant. Buildable colour that blends and buffs seamlessly into the skin. Enriched with plumping active Adipofill, light reflecting pearls and natural polymers help absorb excess oils for long-lasting results. Apply to the cheeks and a light touch to the forehead, nose, chin and eyelids.
Age Repair Perfect Canvas is the ultimate complexion kit. This all-in-one advanced treatment foundation redefines the complexion for intensely hydrated, conditioned and airbrushed looking skin. The ultra-lightweight 'true-skin' and innovative colour-adjusting formula with optical diffusing pigments smooths and blurs the appearance of fine lines, open pores and uneven skin tone. Formulated with broad spectrum SPF30 this foundation is enriched with advanced anti-ageing ingredients such as Suberlift, a clinically proven botanical derived from the natural extract of cork oak (Quercus Suber) that lifts and firms the skin, Nyamplung oil which stimulates cell repair and limits the oxidative stress responsible for premature ageing, plus a synergistic complex of anti-oxidant vitamins. Apply with fingertips or a foundation brush and blend out from the centre of the face, or in areas needing most coverage.
1 x Travel contour brush & Studio 10 Gift Bag.
All of this is worth £86 but is currently on offer through Showcase Beauty for £43. A MASSIVE £43 saving.
And it doesn't stop there…….when you spend £28 on Studio10 through Showcase Beauty you will receive a FREE Glow 2 Go.
Click here to shop this fantastic offer.


text:
Special report: Cheating death
If one thing seems certain in life, it is that we will die. In this special report we confront the growing uncertainty over what that means
Ingmar Bergman's film The Seventh Seal is one of the most striking statements about humanity's relationship with death
If one thing seems certain in life, it is that eventually we will die. We strive desperately to put off the evil day – for as long as possible. But our efforts to cheat death have consequences. As technology extends our lifespans, the distinction between life and death is becoming increasingly fuzzy. Different parts of the body and mind can die at different times, and as we acquire the ability to revive and rebuild brains, the definition of death itself is starting to slip from our grasp. In the following seven articles we confront the growing uncertainty over what it means to die – and whether we can any longer be sure what it means to be alive.
Essay: The bitter end
Essay: The end of death?
We're going to live forever
The problems of living longer – postponing death raises serious moral dilemmas
Essay: Death, the great taboo
Resuscitation: a new science
How does it feel to die? – Anna Gosline offers some macabre insights
The travel writer who experienced an old Malagasy death ritual
The daughter who was at her father's side when he died
The skydiver who had a close shave with death
An artist turned his father's remains into a work of art
The writer who buried his father the Maori way
The funeral director continuing the family business
How one priest helps reassure the dying
The food and drink that really can boost your immune system
Time gains an extra dimension
Death special: The bitter end
Arch-Conspirator review: Ancient Greek tragedy spun into sci-fi gold
Veronica Roth's dystopian take on Sophocles's 2500-year-old tragedy reminds us that human nature is timeless, finds Sally Adee
Doubling trees in European cities could prevent thousands of deaths
A modelling study of 93 European cities suggests that more than 2600 human heat-related deaths over just three months could have been prevented if these places increased their average tree coverage from 15 per cent to 30 per cent
Why do some people appear to have a naturally strong immune system?
We all know someone who never seems to get sick. Now scientists are discovering what makes some people's immune systems stronger than others
Inside the complex and extremely violent world of warring mongooses
Banded mongooses have long been used as a model of animal cooperation. Now, researchers in Uganda are starting to get to grips with the harsh realities of their long-running and bloody battles


Sonnie Badu is an award winning international Gospel singer, songwriter, motivational speaker, entrepreneur and philanthropist born on November 9.
Badu was born in United Kingdom but relocated to Accra, Ghana where he spent most of his early life.
His captivating and unique voice has continued to pave way for him. He is one of the most influential figure in Africa gospel music and one of the finest gospel export in Africa.
He has been listed as number 7 in the top 100 most influential Ghanaians of all time and was also honored as the most outstanding Ghanaian in diaspora in the Netherlands.
Sonnie Badu started singing at a very tender age in church. He developed himself to be one of the best in his chosen path.
'The Worshiper' as fondly called has been on stage with the likes of Cece and Beb Winans, Jonathan Nelson, Donnie McClurkin, Kirk Franklin, Judy Jacobs and many others. He has also led the worship for the likes of Pastor E. Adeboye, Pastor Mathew Ashimolowo, Archbishop Duncan Williams, David Oyedepo and so on.
Prior to singing, Badu had passion for football. He wanted to be a professional international footballer before being called to serve God.
As a philanthropist, he owns an orphanage home 'Thy Dwelling Place Orphanage' and Chosen Children Center in Accra, Ghana. All these are for the purpose of improving the lives of many less privileged in Africa.
Badu got married to his wife, Ann Marie Davis on August 23, 2014 in Northumberland, London. The wedding was attended by notable personalities such as John Dumelo, Ibrahim Mahama, Dele Momodu, Sam Jonah and Sellasir.
Their union is blessed with two children, Shadine Badu and Imani Badu. Badu also became a father to Ann's son from her previous relationship.
The singer was also alleged to have dated Ghanaian singer, Becca before they went their separate ways.
Sonnie has won numerous awards such as BEFFTA Awards, Africa Gspel Music Award UK, Gospel Music Award Italy and the 2017 National Gospel Music Award.
Although, Sonnie Badu net worth has not been estimated but he is simply an entrepreneur with vast businesses.
He earns his income from being a real estate developer, owner of a day care centre, owner of clothing line and best selling author of two books.


text:
Tipula (Eumicrotipula) ligulipenicillata is een tweevleugelige uit de familie langpootmuggen (Tipulidae). De soort komt voor in het Neotropisch gebied.

ligulipenicillata
Langpootmug uit het Neotropisch gebied

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


text:
Busselton-Dunsborough TimesSouth WestRegional WA
Club medal haul at country pennants
Thu, 8 March 2018 4:15PM
Camera IconGeorgiana Molloy Anglican School swimming club competed in the 59th annual Country Pennants competition.at the weekend.
Georgiana Molloy Anglican School Swimming Club travelled to Mandurah at the weekend, taking several gold, silver and bronze medals in the 59th annual country pennants competition.
After months of planning and fundraising, about 29 GMAS swimmers joined more than 700 swimmers from about 30 other country swimming clubs at the Mandurah Aquatic Recreation Centre for two days of competition.
The club participated in a "march past" parade before a weekend of competition against clubs from as far as Port Hedland, Esperance and Kalgoorlie.
After the club's success in the C-division last year, GMAS was bumped up to B-division, taking on Geraldton, Exmouth, Narrogin, Northam and Wongan Hills.
The club performed well, placing second in the B-division and returning to Busselton with 24 individual gold medals, 25 silver and 15 bronze.
The club competed in 18 relay swims and placed in each event with five gold, nine silver and four bronze medals.
Head Coach Kate Firth said she was proud the squad had recorded such a high percentage of personal best times.
The club thanked its sponsors and hope to begin planning for next year's event in Karratha.
Beacon achieves record throughput at Jaurdi Premium
Albany shelves stripped bare as Omicron hits WA


text:
Le Tremblay-sur-Mauldre ist eine französische Gemeinde mit  Einwohnern (Stand ) im Département Yvelines in der Region Île-de-France. Sie gehört zum Arrondissement Rambouillet und zum Kanton Aubergenville (bis 2015: Kanton Montfort-l'Amaury).

Die Gemeinde gehört zum Regionalen Naturpark Haute Vallée de Chevreuse. Nachbargemeinden von Le Tremblay-sur-Mauldre sind Neauphle-le-Vieux im Norden, Jouars-Pontchartrain im Osten, Saint-Rémy-l'Honoré im Süden, Bazoches-sur-Guyonne im Westen und Mareil-le-Guyon im Nordwesten.

Bevölkerungsentwicklung

Sehenswürdigkeiten
Siehe auch: Liste der Monuments historiques in Le Tremblay-sur-Mauldre
 Kirche Saint-Leu-Saint-Gilles (13. Jahrhundert, wiederaufgebaut im 19. Jahrhundert)
 Schloss Le Tremblay (Monument historique)

Persönlichkeiten
 Ambroise Vollard (1865–1939), Kunsthändler, besaß ein Haus in Le Tremblay
 Francis Picabia (1879–1953), Maler und Schriftsteller, lebte 1922–1924 in Le Tremblay
 Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) lebte um 1937 in Le Tremblay
 Blaise Cendrars (1887–1961), Schweizer Schriftsteller, besaß ab 1918 ein Haus in Le Tremblay und ist auf dem örtlichen Friedhof bestattet

Literatur
 Le Patrimoine des Communes des Yvelines. Flohic Editions, Band 2, Paris 2000, ISBN 2-84234-070-1, S. 615–616.

Weblinks

Ort in der Île-de-France


By seeing this picture, you can get some information about #13+ Din Brief Vorlage Word (11). Finally if you want to get new and the latest related with #13+ Din Brief Vorlage Word (11), we try our best to give you daily update with fresh and new . Hope you enjoy staying here.
Find another awesome collection of #13+ Din Brief Vorlage Word Picture, Image and Wallpaper. There might also some information about idea for you special .
The cool #13+ Din Brief Vorlage Word (11) photograph below, is part of #13+ Din Brief Vorlage Word content which is arranged within Vorlage, selbstreflexion schreiben muster and published at February 22, 2019.
A topnotch credit score may look as a number it's potential to get more credit , but it's significant you don't get too comfy. The rates of interest in that you may have to pay can fluctuate depending on the debt consolidator. Otherwise, you could end up eventually paying a greater interest rate.
As a customer you'll be able to acquire a completely free quote along with free consultation also. Using a mortgage broker is also an exceptional idea as they'll have the ability to examine several lenders and assist you in receiving the best rates using the most reliable companies. It is likely to also consult legal counsel for your precise circumstance. It is likely to also consult an attorney for your precise situation, or use the search engines to look for others. Whenever your Indian digital assistant becomes ill, her company offers you the following assistant to use, which means that you don't lose any time. When it's freelance or full-time job, there's a chance for you, in case you're prepared to spend the job.
Here is imperative data on Vorlage, selbstreflexion schreiben muster. We have the prime method for Vorlage, selbstreflexion schreiben muster. Check it out for yourself! You can find #13+ Din Brief Vorlage Word (11) guide and view the latest #13+ Din Brief Vorlage Word.
13 photos of the "#13+ Din Brief Vorlage Word"
Related posts of "#13+ Din Brief Vorlage Word"
Disclaimer: All images or designs of #13+ Din Brief Vorlage Word (11) in this page are copyright of their respective owners. We don't own this #13+ Din Brief Vorlage Word (11) images/designs. We collect them from search engine and other sources to be used as ideas for you. No copyright infringement is intended. If you have reason to believe that one of our content is violating your copyrights, please do not take any legal action. You can contact us directly to be credited or have the item removed from the site.


text:
L'émetteur du pic du Midi de Bigorre est une installation permettant principalement la diffusion de la télévision numérique et de la radio FM. Il émet aussi des ondes concernant la téléphonie mobile. Il se trouve au sud midipyrénéen, dans le département des Hautes-Pyrénées, près de la ville de Bagnères-de-Bigorre. Il se compose d'une tour haute de  et d'un bâtiment abritant les émetteurs. Ce site de diffusion, appartenant à l'opérateur TDF (Télédiffusion de France), diffuse sur une large partie du sud-ouest français, soit 1/7ème du territoire national.

Histoire
En 1926-1927 sont installées au pic du Midi de Bigorre deux pylônes de  de haut qui supportent une antenne de radiodiffusion.

Un émetteur de télévision est installé en 1957. Il commence ses émissions le  pour la seule et unique chaîne de télévision française de la Radiodiffusion-télévision française.

Lors de la construction du bâtiment interministériel, un nouvel émetteur est installé. Il dispose d'une antenne de  de haut. Ses émissions commencent en 1963.

Cet émetteur diffuse des émissions de radio FM et de télévision numérique.

Télévision

Mode analogique
Bien que couvrant à la fois le Midi-Pyrénées et le Béarnais, la tour hertzienne diffusait 2 versions locales de France 3 Aquitaine et Midi Pyrénées.

La diffusion des chaînes analogiques s'est définitivement arrêté le . Canal+ a cessé la diffusion de ses programmes en analogique quasiment 1 an plus tôt, le .

Source : "Liste des anciens émetteurs de télévision français" (fichier PDF)

Mode numérique

Source : Emetteurs TNT dans les Hautes-Pyrénées sur le forum de tvnt.net (consulté le ).

Composition des multiplexes
Les numéros des multiplexes sont accompagnés de leur opérateur de gestion.

R1 - GR1 (Société de gestion du réseau R1)

R2 - NTN (Nouvelles Télévisions Numériques)

R3 - CNH (Compagnie du numérique hertzien)

R4 - Multi4 (Société opératrice du multiplex R4)

R6 - SMR6 (Société d'exploitation du multiplex R6)

R7 - MHD7 (Multiplex Haute Définition 7)

Radio FM
Le pylône diffuse aussi 3 radios publiques ainsi que la radio régionale privée historique, Sud Radio

Téléphonie mobile

Source : Situation géographique du site sur cartoradio.fr (consulté le ).

Autres transmissions
TDF communique entre ses autres sites de diffusion par faisceau hertzien.

Source : Situation géographique du site sur cartoradio.fr (consulté le ).

Notes et références

Pour compléter

Articles connexes
 Radiodiffusion
 Télévision

Lien externe : photos du site
 Photos du site sur le site tvignaud. (consulté le ).

Pic du Midi de Bigorre
Hautes-Pyrénées
Radio dans les Hautes-Pyrénées
Midi


2 x 3 month Hulu Plus gift cards guaranteed email within 24 hours, usually less than 1 hour.
Due to the shortage of the 6 month Hulu Plus gift cards (retailers do not sell them any more), we will have to send you 2 of 3 month Hulu Plus cards instead.
Hulu Plus is now getting popular, getting millions of subscribers by the end of 2011, not only in US but also to oversea. You can see our instruction on how to open Hulu Plus account from outside the US for more detail. So Hulu Plus now offers multiple types of Hulu Plus gift cards to retail stores such as Best Buy, Target, Walmart to make it easier for gifting purpose during holiday season. The 6 months Hulu Plus gift card we are selling is purchased ourselves at local stores and will be e-delivery for you for your convenience. That's way you can save the trip to the store or even better get it while living outside USA. You can redeem the code from the Hulu Plus gift card right away in your Hulu Plus account to extent the subscription service to 6 months. Or you can keep it and use it later when you need to watching TV shows, documentaries, movies since the Hulu Plus gift card will never be expired.
If you are looking for other options for shorter subscription extending, we gladly offer the 1 month Hulu Plus subscription code or 3 months Hulu Plus code as well. So you will have plenty options for your flexibility.
what to do to redeem my hulu plus card that i bought store.The instructions seemed sooo easy but i just cant do it. Any help out there??
Click the button below to add the 6 months Hulu Plus gift card to your wish list.


Designed by world famous pop-artist Romero Britto, this collection provides you with vibrant gifts for all occasions. Britto creates and shares his art with an aim of spreading hope and love. This is evident in his bright, bold and colorful designs. The vast collection includes tableware (coasters, plates, trays, mugs, and kettles), Figurines (wall d̩cor, table d̩cor), Fashion and accessories (bags, luggage tags, key chains, wallets, etc.)åÊA bold coffee mug for a coffee lover.åÊGift suggestion: Birthday gift, Valentines Day, Gift for coffee lover, housewarming gift.


text:
ACCEPTED

#### According to
Index Fungorum

#### Published in
Acta microbiol. sin. 18(2): 123 (1978)

#### Original name
Tulostoma brevistipitatum B. Liu, Z.Y. Li & Du

### Remarks
null

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


EVM on an overlay file system.
marking any file to be in policy. Change the name accordingly.
- * No measuring, appraising or auditing of newly created tmpfiles is needed.
+ * No measuring, appraising or auditing of newly created files is needed.
- * tmpfiles are in policy.
+ * files are in policy.
the required hashes is never triggered.
the failure of the copy_up operation.
+	 * xattrs up.  Instead, we have to filter out SELinux-related xattrs.
for the file on the underlying file system and overlayfs.
Circumvent this by calling __vfs_getxattr directly.
> the failure of the copy_up operation.
needs to move to lower vfs layer?
Same as fixes in vfs_create and vfs_tmpfile.
> EVM on an overlay file system.
I think maybe the entire series (short of vfs_create hook) is a workaround.
Let's stop and think. What is IMA/EVM meant to do?
Provide tamper proof protection for persistent storage. Right?
tamper proof already don't we?
credentials (mounter credentials) than the overlay file access.
Is that an issue for IMA/EVM?
apply to the overlay path and not underlying path??
and like vfs_tmpfile() patch did before it.
> > EVM on an overlay file system.
> I think maybe the entire series (short of vfs_create hook) is a workaround.
> Let's stop and think. What is IMA/EVM meant to do?
> Provide tamper proof protection for persistent storage. Right?
> tamper proof already don't we?
Both are from my view equally valid, just with different issues.
be taken to a) do IMA/EVM work properly b) not do it twice.
on the actual filesystem nodes and not on the virtual overlayfs ones.
> credentials (mounter credentials) than the overlay file access.
> Is that an issue for IMA/EVM?
that IMA/EVM is only invoked after a related operation succeeded, e.g.
> apply to the overlay path and not underlying path??
in the IMA policy (/sys/kernel/security/ima/policy).
userspace work properly with IMA/EVM OOTB as well - apparently not yet.
> and like vfs_tmpfile() patch did before it.
checks and operations still perform as expected?
> > > EVM on an overlay file system.
> > > at best.
> > I think maybe the entire series (short of vfs_create hook) is a workaround.
> > Let's stop and think. What is IMA/EVM meant to do?
> > Provide tamper proof protection for persistent storage. Right?
> > tamper proof already don't we?
> Both are from my view equally valid, just with different issues.
> be taken to a) do IMA/EVM work properly b) not do it twice.
> on the actual filesystem nodes and not on the virtual overlayfs ones.
overlayfs doesn't need to become IMA aware.
It's mostly the other way around.
knfsd does that as well.
are not low enough in vfs.
> > credentials (mounter credentials) than the overlay file access.
> > Is that an issue for IMA/EVM?
> that IMA/EVM is only invoked after a related operation succeeded, e.g.
> > apply to the overlay path and not underlying path??
> in the IMA policy (/sys/kernel/security/ima/policy).
so the underlying filesystem files must be enforced by IMA policy.
> userspace work properly with IMA/EVM OOTB as well - apparently not yet.
> > and like vfs_tmpfile() patch did before it.
> checks and operations still perform as expected?
As far as IMA is concerned, Overlayfs is like a filesystem user from kernel.
Very similar to knfsd in that respect.
> > > and like vfs_tmpfile() patch did before it.
> > checks and operations still perform as expected?
> As far as IMA is concerned, Overlayfs is like a filesystem user from kernel.
> Very similar to knfsd in that respect.
magic number (eg. dont_appraise fsmagic=0x794c7630)?
> > > > and like vfs_tmpfile() patch did before it.
> > > checks and operations still perform as expected?
> > As far as IMA is concerned, Overlayfs is like a filesystem user from kernel.
> > Very similar to knfsd in that respect.
> magic number (eg. dont_appraise fsmagic=0x794c7630)?
checked on access. That was a few months ago though, so it might have changed.
> > > > > and like vfs_tmpfile() patch did before it.
> > > > checks and operations still perform as expected?
> > > As far as IMA is concerned, Overlayfs is like a filesystem user from kernel.
> > > Very similar to knfsd in that respect.
> > magic number (eg. dont_appraise fsmagic=0x794c7630)?
> checked on access. That was a few months ago though, so it might have changed.


We are always accepting donations to support our mission of providing Senior Citizens with the services that will assist them to remain in their homes and live independently, safely and with dignity.
Make checks payable to ENVP and mail to ENVP, 8302 E Broadway, Tucson, AZ 85710.
In FaceBook, log into your page and search for Eastside Neighbors Volunteer Program. Select Eastside Neighbors Volunteer Program, select the donate button and follow the instructions.
In AZGives.org select the 'Search Nonprofits' tab, enter Eastside then select the 'GO' tab. Eastside Neighbors Volunteer Program should pop up as an option, select it. Then follow the instructions for donating.
ENVP is a 501(c)(3) non-profit-Tax ID # 42-1658981 and an Arizona Qualifying Charitable Organization, QCO Code: 20427, your donation may be eligible for the Arizona tax credit, consult your tax advisor. Your donation stays in the Tucson community.
1) Fry's – This is a great way to support ENVP just by grocery shopping for the things you need. Rewards are linked to your Fry's card. First you must have an email address.
Under find your organization: enter Eastside Neighbors Volunteer Program or FX318 and search.
Select the box next to Eastside Neighbors Volunteer Program.
To make a contribution to our organization, please get in touch. Or reach out to us on Facebook!


It has been a wonderfully busy week for Advisicon's Technical Services Team.
We have had the opportunity to deliver unique, customized SharePoint solutions to our customers, such as photo translation tools, custom search web parts, and data import applications.
Only with the challenge of new situations can we really grow. From the unique experiences this week we gained valuable knowledge in enhancing the capabilities of these tools. Capabilities that truly bring business and technology together.
These customized solutions are part of our AdPAK family. The AdPAK contains numerous bolt-on tools, and solutions that help enhance and extend a variety of applications used in today's places of business. It is an extension of capabilities specifically designed to meet the needs of the business in which it resides.
Whether it is a tool to tackle difficult SharePoint administrative tasks, or one that creates ETL packages on the fly, the same goal in design exists: enhance and simplify the technical experience, and empower the user.
At present we are only offering these solutions as part of our services engagements as final versions are tested and prepared for Public release. Please go to Advisicon.com to find out more about the services that Advisicon has to offer.


text:
Q: How to write \mathcal letters by hand? I have a formula in a paper that I want to write out by hand, and it contains two "D"s, a normal D, $D$ in latex, and a 'mathcal', caligraphic D, $\mathcal{D}$ in latex.
What are some common/standard/convenient ways to write out a mathcal D by hand, so that it is obviously different from a 'normal' D?

A: How curious; when I was younger lots of people were struggling to find a way to get the things they knew how to write on paper or on the blackboard into print in a recognisable way, now it is the other way around. Anyway, in writing there is no absolute uniformity and different people write the same thing in many different ways (when I started teaching in France, I had to get used to the fact that students here write $z$ in a way that to me looks perfectly like a $y$, but they write $y$ just a tad differently). Just make sure you write your $\mathcal D$ in a way that looks "handwritten" and somewhat resembles a "D", but sufficiently different from how you write $D$ (and much depends on what that is). Personally I tend to make a little loop at the bottom left of $\mathcal D$ to suggest it is written in one continued stroke (which is indeed they way I write it), while $D$ has two separate strokes.

A: I got this from my Topology professor:
For letters with a leading vertical line, make a mathcal with a prominent down-stroke. Start at the top of the line, go down in an arc, then come up to the left, so the vertical line of the D is kind of an elongated oval instead of a line.  Then complete the D normally.  Add some flourishes strategically to make it clear what letter it is, that part will vary with your individual handwriting; just practice a bit until it looks right.
This works for D, P, R, K, B, M, and N really well.  It also kind of works for E, F, and T.

A: $\mathcal{D}$ is calligraphic, not gothic. $\mathfrak{D}$ is gothic.
I learned to write calligraphic letters when I was 6 or 7 years old, but it is very common to switch to "normal" upper-case letters when growing up.
I suggest you should look for your old exercise book :-)

A: You can try to imitate my calligraphy, follow the one in the other answers or develop your own.

http://www.myscriptfont.com/
http://www.fontlab.com/font-editor/fontographer/

A: To give a slightly flippant answer: put an extra loop somewhere.  It doesn't really matter where you put the loop, a loop is necessary and sufficient for your audience to think it's calligraphic.

A: Per OP's request I'm posting my comment as an answer.
I would write $D$ in the same way which you use in handwriting when text consists only of capital letters (resembling $\mathrm{D}$), such as in the following picture, which I downloaded from  here

And for $\mathcal D$ I would use the usual way for handwritten capital $D$, such as in the following picture, which I found here.

A: Although you say two dees, you actually specify three: roman, italic, and calligraphic. I write roman letters (in mathematics) in a boxy upright angular style, with serifs where possible; italic letters are written in my natural style; and script or calligraphic letters are decorated with twirly or looped ends.

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaStackExchange


The children have returned to school full of beans and ready to learn. This week we started reading 'The Owl who was Afraid of the Dark' and soon owls began to visit our tree as you can see, although I don't think these owls are nocturnal!
The children have kindly written instructions for Plop the baby barn owl on how to fly safely - he keeps jumping out of the large tree he lives in and landing with a thump on the ground ! They have been practising how to use adverbs in their writing to make it more interesting, and have thought carefully about their spelling and punctuation; the children are also working very hard to join up their writing.
We had lots of fun today working with Ian from KIC theatre, using drama to learn more about materials, what they are used for and their properties.
What a wonderfully warm start to the term.
During our first two weeks, we have joined the whole school in using 'Lost and Found' by Oliver Jeffers as inspiration in different areas of our work.
The children have created colourwash ocean pictures; they have thought of speech for the voiceless penguin in the story and written their own version using another animal and destination.
The children also pretended to be Antarctic explorers, and with their knowledge of materials, made plans for the equipment they would need on an expedition. We also investigated ice and placed it in water like an iceberg to see how much of the iceberg would be below water, and finally designed ice sculptures with what was left.


text:
The Best MBA Programs in Canada
Canada is not an exception when it comes to the fact that business administration ranks as one of the top career paths for students [insert link to top fields of study in Canada article] around the world. Many international businesspeople and students come to Canada to continue their education and help advance their careers through the country's top-notch MBA programs and access to major international hubs, including Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver.
Canadian universities offer a wide range of MBA opportunities, so with so many world-class programs to choose from, where do students begin their search? This might be a good place to start: we've compiled a list of Canada's best MBA programs for…
...the price
While MBAs are among the most popular degrees, they can also be the most expensive master's programs a student can enroll in. Of course, financial aid and scholarships are often available to those who qualify, but for many, these either aren't an option or don't cover enough of the tuition cost to allow students to attend a given program. Luckily, schools like the University of New Brunswick offer an affordable, highly rated MBA program.
The University of New Brunswick's (UNB) MBA program lasts just under two years, spanning 20 months in which students complete 18 courses. The unique and professional program requires students to strengthen and hone their leadership skills and ability to think critically, while providing them with the tools to make effective decisions within a dynamic and ever-changing business environment.
Students enrolling in UNB's MBA program can choose between one of two campuses: Saint John or Fredericton. The university boasts a history dating back to 1785 and offers students a low student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1 – something many of the larger public universities in the country are unable to provide. It is also considered Canada's most entrepreneurial university, which is of course a major advantage to students seeking a degree in business administration.
Learn more about University of New Brunswick's MBA program here.
...the large campus student
Many students, especially when they enter into a new environment, prefer to blend in with their surroundings. Large campuses and student bodies allow those pursuing MBA degrees in Canada the chance to meet thousands of fellow students from around the world and figure out the new day-to-day life by learning the societal ebbs and flows. While many universities in Canada can offer this, one of the best is York University.
York University's Schulich School of Business is Canada's preeminent MBA Program according to The Economist, Forbes, CNN Expansion, and more. The program provides its students with a pivotal combination of classroom learning centered around fundamental and advanced management concepts with real world experience, including a six-month strategic consulting project where students work with real clients on real business problems and solutions.
With a student body of over 50,000 and an alumni population 5 times bigger, York University is the third largest university in Canada. A global center for research and teaching, York leads the way in discovery and innovation. Home to over 1400 researchers, its world-class students and teachers are dedicated to take on challenging topics that push boundaries, anticipating society's changing needs.
Learn more about York University, Schulich School of Business's MBA program here.
...the small campus student
Some students, rather than incorporate themselves into a program surrounded by thousands of other students, prefer the comfort that can come with a smaller institution. Feeling that they are a part of a more tight-knit community is more important to them than blending into the crowd or having a larger network. If this sounds like you, the University of Northern British Columbia's (UNBC) MBA program might be for you.
The MBA Program at UNBC covers the major disciplinary areas of business, ranging from strategy and economics to organizational behavior, marketing, and operations management. Students will build a broad knowledge base and learn the skills required for roles in senior management. The program is designed to be completed in 21 months – separated into 5 semesters and located on one of two campuses.
With just over 4,000 students attending its campus in northern British Columbia, UNBC is one of Canada's best small universities. The school provides outstanding graduate learning opportunities that explore cultures, health, economies, and the environment. One of BC's research-intensive universities, UNBC brings the outcomes of its teaching and research to the world.
Learn more about University of Northern British Columbia, School of Business's MBA program here.
...the name recognition
In the world of business, there is no doubt that networking is one of the most significant tools a professional can have. It can give them the edge over competition in the hiring process, introduce new opportunities, and inspire new solutions to challenges. A university with a trusted program and familiar name can be the first step to this network, and when it comes to Canada, no school is as renowned as the University of Toronto.
University of Toronto's first-year students of Rotman School of Management's MBA program take two core and two shorter terms, with an emphasis on developing understanding in all the functional areas of business. In their second year, MBA candidates can choose from 14 majors and more than 90 elective courses. Throughout the 20-month program, students will benefit from close proximity to and tight relationships with Toronto's financial district and professionals.
Founded in 1827, the University of Toronto has become Canada's leading institution of learning, discovery and knowledge creation. As one of the world's top research-intensive universities, students have the opportunity to learn from and work with preeminent thought leaders through our multidisciplinary network of teaching and research faculty, over 500,000 alumni and partners.
Learn more about University of Toronto, Rotman School of Management's MBA program here.
...You
This part is where you come in. Weighing the pros and cons, strengths and weaknesses, focuses and emphases of different universities can be a challenging task. Be sure to consider your top priorities – whether you want to study for one year or two, what your budget looks like, and where you would like you see yourself post-graduation – before making your final decision and sending in your applications.
It's a big decision, but whatever you choose, the breadth and quality of MBA programs in Canada provide the perfect place to begin or continue your career once you've completed your chosen MBA program.


It is clothes that brings you the inner confidence which happens to be the necessity of today's time and this is the same very reason why you should be picking for the option of having the best clothing line that is sufficient enough of providing you with great clothes, accessories and footwear. The clothes can offer you a great sense of style and this is something that everyone looks in you at the time of your first meeting. Whenever you are approaching a person for the first time be it for business, travelling, friendly conversation or dating the judgement is first made on the basis of your clothing and the judgment will stay there for a long while until you make it a habit of wearing nice clothes you might not be able to make a hell of a first impression on who may ever you are desired to be making an impression upon.
How good it holdem กางเกง?
They are by far known as one of the best denim brands that are around the nation meaning that you get to have the satisfaction of enjoying your product coming directly from the reputed brand.
Hold'em jeans is one of the renowned brand that you will be able to see in Thailand there is a great collection that awaits your arrival and you get to select from the versatile range of jeans that happens to be available for every sort of gender the male and female both can enjoy the collection that is presented by the Hold'em jeans.
You get to choose your holdem กางเกง with different colours as the brand understands the need of having different options open for the selection of the customer. These jeans are such made that they can be worn nicely by anyone who ever happens to be around any occasion it can be worn in a semi-casual form bringing light to your looks and need of opting comfort over anything else or it can be worn in a casual manner with a shirt or t-shirt that can highlight the personality and can bring forward facts of your natural living every single time of you pulling it outside of your home.
The product can be purchased online where you can put the desired choice of product in your wish list and later purchase the same with the product coming to your doorsteps.


Lemon Chicken Thighs with Roasted Brussels Sprouts - This delicious, easy sheet pan dinner has loads of anti-inflammatory ingredients like turmeric, garlic, olive oil.
Ramen is one of those foods that I found myself enjoying throughout my entire life. The ramen of my childhood was usually some combination of a cup or packet of noodles and chemical packet with limited creativity on my part other than heating and enjoying. As an adult, I have realized the limitless possibilities of making an amazing bowl of ramen. This is a highly customizable ramen recipe with a step-by-step video guide.
For Halloween, we made "rotten eggs" in cooking class - which was basically hard boiled eggs that had a black spider web design on the white, and a spicy (green!) guacamole later in the inside.


text:
Home/Latest NFL Leads
Odell Beckham Jr. and Matthew Stafford Already Having Chemistry Issues?
By Stephen Douglas
Los Angeles Rams v San Francisco 49ers / Ezra Shaw/GettyImages
Odell Beckham Jr. made his Los Angeles Rams debut on Monday Night Football and it was a big ol' flop. With hardly any time to practice with quarterback Matthew Stafford, Beckham was targeted just three times as the Rams got blown out by the San Francisco 49ers.
The good news is that the Rams now have a bye week to work on things. It's something they desperately need as they have lost two straight. Beckham needs time to learn the playbook and Stafford needs time to develop some chemistry with his new All-Star teammate.
The bad news is everything else. OBJ was just supposed to be a little extra something to add to the offense. Then Robert Woods tore his ACL and Beckham quickly shot up the depth chart. Woods was the second-leading pass catcher and had the third-most touchdowns on the team.
And just exactly how quickly can Beckham really develop chemistry with Stafford? He played 29 games over three seasons in Cleveland and there were articles about his chemistry with Baker Mayfield right up to the moment he was released. He was once the coolest player in the NFL. He scored 35 touchdowns in his first three seasons, including 13 in 2015. He has scored just 16 total over the last five years.
Maybe being No. 2 to Cooper Kupp's No. 1 will end up being just what the doctor ordered. Assuming he's not being prescribed anything by the real doctor considering he's missed 29 games over the last five seasons.
If he can stay healthy he presumably picked the Rams so he could win football games. If that means sacrificing numbers he's already lost, that's great. It just doesn't seem like the old OBJ is any closer to returning in Los Angeles.
Latest Odell Beckham Jr LeadsLatest Baker Mayfield LeadsLatest Los Angeles Rams LeadsLatest NFL LeadsNews


text:
Danny Paul Merton
Sheryl Suki Webster
Writer Suki Webster
Producer Liz Anstee
Pilot 20180408 20180419 (BBC7)
20190613 (R4) Comedian Danny Heywood wakes in his hotel room to find that he is not alone. Sheryl, a fan on a mission, has let herself into the room and is determined not to leave until she gets what she wants. But what exactly is it that she wants?
The ensuing stand off is a hilarious game of verbal cat and mouse as they both endeavor to maintain control of a very bizarre situation.
This comedy drama observes the obsessive narcissistic culture of so-called celebrity, the desire to be famous and the urge to be near it. Funny, warm-hearted, surprising and all played in real time, My Obsession enjoyed a sold out run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2014.
It garnered great reviews:
"Razor sharp wit" - Daily Telegraph
"Excellent" - Daily Mirror.
This comedy was originally broadcast on Radio 4 in April 2018 and is now being repeated ahead of two new episodes of Danny and Sheryl's story.
Danny – Paul Merton
Sheryl – Suki Webster
Written by Suki Webster
Producer: Liz Anstee
A CPL production for BBC Radio 4
Paul Merton and Suki Webster star in a comedy about a comedian meeting his number one fan.
Paul Merton and Suki Webster star in a comedy about a comedian and his number one fan.
Paul Merton and Suki Webster star in a warm-hearted and surprising comedy play about a comedian meeting his number one fan.
Danny Heywood wakes in his hotel room to find that he is not alone. Sheryl, a fan on a mission, has let herself into the room and is determined not to leave until she gets what she wants. But what exactly does she want?
The ensuing stand off is a hilarious game of verbal cat and mouse as they both endeavour to maintain control of a very bizarre situation. This comic play - staged in real time - observes the obsessive, narcissistic culture of so-called celebrity - the desire to be famous and the urge to be near it.
My Obsession enjoyed a sold out run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2014, where it garnered excellent reviews.
Danny - Paul Merton
Sheryl - Suki Webster
Producer - Liz Anstee
A CPL production for BBC Radio 4.
20200501 (R4) Paul Merton and Suki Webster star in this warm-hearted comedy exploring the obsessive narcissistic culture of so-called celebrity, the desire to be famous and the urge to be near it.
After a bizarre first meeting when Sheryl, a superfan of stand-up comedian Danny Heywood, broke into his hotel bedroom, the perfectly mismatched pair are reunited. This time the self-obsessed comic pays his number one fan a surprise visit.
But does the lonely comic want a date? No, he needs to be driven to his next gig.
However, Danny also reveals that Sheryl is now his inspiration, his muse. Will a bumpy road trip bring the obsessive lonely couple together or drive them both round the bend? And can this unlikely pair find happiness and a true connection or is the only thing they have in common that they are both obsessed with Danny?
Malcolm – Matt Addis
Phoebe -Tilly Gaunt
Kevin - Terry Mynott
Paul Merton and Suki Webster star in a new episode of this warm-hearted comedy exploring the obsessive narcissistic culture of so-called celebrity, the desire to be famous and the urge to be near it.
20200508 (R4) Paul Merton and Suki Webster star in this warm-hearted comedy, exploring the obsessive narcissistic culture of so-called celebrity, the desire to be famous and the urge to be near it.
Surprisingly, after Sheryl broke into the hotel room of her favorite stand-up comedian Danny Heywood and castigated him for not replying to her fan mail, the pair met again and agreed to go on a proper date. All is going well until Danny spots TV producer Karen Francis. She is looking for a comedy magician to perform the "saw the woman in half" illusion.
Danny would love to perform the trick but he needs to find an assistant quickly. Much to Sheryl's surprise, Danny asks if she'd like to become half the woman she used to be?
Then the TV producer throws a spanner into the works that could rip our would-be lovers apart forever.
The Plumber – Terry Mynott
The Priest – Matt Addis
Karen Francis -Tilly Gaunt
Written by Suki Webster.
Paul Merton and Suki Webster star in a new episode of this warm-hearted comedy, exploring the obsessive narcissistic culture of so-called celebrity, the desire to be famous and the urge to be near it.


text:
Tax Return Penalties
Tax return deadlines are 31 October for paper returns and 31 January for electronic returns following the end of the tax year to 5th April.
Under the current tax regime tax return penalties for late submission is £100, this is now a fixed penalty regardless of the tax your may or may not owe.
Any tax outstanding will have interest charged and any tax due by 28th February following the 31st January payment deadline will incur a 5% surcharge of the tax outstanding.
If you wish to discuss fling a return or the tax return penalty, or perhaps you just need an accountant in Brighton give us a call or email and we will be happy to help, remember we offer a free consultation.
Making pension payments
At first sight the Chancellor's Autumn Statement did not contain much cheer, but things are not as bad as you might think. The restriction in pension tax relief caught the headlines, but has not yet been implemented. Although the pension annual allowance will fall to £40,000 as of 6th April 2014, there is still scope to use unused relief from previous years. Other non-contentious tax breaks are also still available for those who want to look for them.
With just over three months to go to the end of the tax year, it's time for people with income of more than £100,000, especially those paying the top tax rate of 50%, to consider how to reduce their tax liabilities.
Accountants, Brighton, Hove, accountant
Businesses that are behind with their VAT returns have until 28 February to take advantage of HMRC's latest campaign, launched in January
Marian Wilson, Head of HMRC Campaigns, said: "If you should have submitted your VAT return and have not yet done so, this campaign is a reminder to bring your tax affairs up to date. But time is running out. After 28 February, if you have not submitted your outstanding VAT return and paid what you owe, HMRC will use their legal powers to pursue outstanding returns and any VAT that is unpaid. Penalties, or even criminal investigation, could follow."
Well over half a million businesses have to submit VAT returns to HMRC every month and the vast majority of them submit their returns on time. But HMRC report that there is a small minority who, despite receiving reminders, continue not to make their returns. HMRC are targeting this minority throughoutlate January and February, sending letters to advise them that if they continue not to submit their returns, their affairs will come under closer scrutiny.
HMRC claim that they recognise that there are many day-to-day pressures on those in business and keeping their VAT affairs up to date may not always take priority. They aim to help VAT-registered businesses understand their obligations as well as providing those who have got behind with their VAT affairs with help to put things right.
A number of VAT-registered businesses will have outstanding returns because their circumstances have changed, for example, they have ceased to trade, or have changed legal entity, and this is an opportunity for them to tell HMRC about those changes.
Unlike previous HMRC campaigns, this one has no special forms to complete. HMRC want to encourage businesses to submit outstanding VAT returns – and to pay what they owe – and they offer help, advice and support in putting things right. They also point out that it is usually less costly to make voluntary disclosure before HMRC makes a discovery.
Throughout the campaign, HMRC will provide businesses and their tax agents with information and guidance to help them decide whether the campaign applies to them.
http://icas.org.uk/News/Latest_News/Businesses_warned_on_late_VAT_returns/
HMRC Recruits 100 Affluent Compliance Officers
HMRC 's 'affluent compliance team' is to recruit an extra 100 tax inspectors in its bid to clamp down on wealthy tax avoiders. The unit will target taxpayers earning over £150,000 and with wealth of between £2.5m and £20m, as well as those with wealth in the range £1m to £2.5m.
Treasury secretary David Gauke said: 'HMRC set up the new affluent teams from some of the £917m we made available in 2010. The team has made a great start by bringing in £75m in additional tax that would otherwise have been lost to the country.
'The vast majority of people pay their way. Dodging tax is immoral, illegal and unaffordable, and the minority who cheat are increasingly finding that, thanks to the work of the affluent team, they have made a big mistake.'
By the end of December the unit had brought in an extra £75m in tax – well ahead of expectations – with a target of £586m by the end of 2015.
Roger Atkinson, HMRC's affluent teams director, said: 'In September 2012 the government announced an additional investment of £5m, enabling us to recruit an extra 100 inspectors. We will recruit from within HMRC and externally, and the new team will be fully operational by April and focused on delivering an additional £75m a year.
'We want to recruit people with external experience and appropriate qualifications for inspector and lead case director roles. We want people with recent commercial and corporate experience in personal tax to help us understand our customer base. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront, tackling those who do not pay the right tax.
'Good quality intelligence is central to catching the cheats and so we are expanding our Affluent Intelligence Unit fourfold. This is very good news for all honest taxpayers.'
http://www.accountancylive.com/croner/jsp/Editorial.do?contentId=2430531&BV_UseBVCookie=yes&channelId=-601055
Time is running out...........
If you have not yet filed your 2011/12 tax return the self assessment deadline is the end of this month (31st Jan), if you miss this date by even a day you will incur an automatic £100 penalty regardless of the tax you owe. We can take the worry and stress away for a very competitive fixed fee, we offer weekend and evening appointments and free tax advice throughout the year, we will also deal with HMRC on your behalf, leaving you free time to concentrate on running your business.


text:
Q: Receiving unicode string in c I want to write a simple c program that receives a unicode string. However, even though I compile in UNICODE, it seems like my wscanf function looks at the string as an ANSI string.
My code goes like that:
wchar_t name[25];
wscanf(L"%s",name);

What am I missing?

A: You need to use the format specifier %ls (%lc for a single char).
wchar_t name[25];
wscanf(L"%ls",name);