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House Tour: Guest Bathroom Blessings Wall
12 comments :
- Anna Craig said...
I love it! :) I think it's the perfect amount of decoration for a bathroom.
- September 3, 2015 at 6:43 AM
- Janelle Vannice said...
Love this idea AND the quotes / scripture / prints you chose!!
- September 3, 2015 at 7:27 AM
- Erica @ Whimsical September said...
Beautiful little gallery wall! Those prints are so pretty!
- September 3, 2015 at 7:59 AM
- Tammy Jo said...
I love it, and the mason jar is my favorite!! Super cute
- September 3, 2015 at 8:43 AM
- Stay Crafty My Friends said...
Oh I just love this!! Such a good idea to do. I need to get some pieces up on our bathroom wall soon. And of course, Hobby Lobby always has some of the cutest pieces.
- September 3, 2015 at 9:54 AM
- Alyssa Mays @ MaysMadlyInLove said...
We have the same shower curtain :)
- September 3, 2015 at 12:28 PM
- Justine Y @ Little Dove Creations said...
I love these prints! I especially like the "Have courage and be kind" one and the "This little light of mine..." one! And they all look really great together!
- September 4, 2015 at 1:46 PM
- Rebecca Mclellan said...
I really love this - what a simple way to encourage your guests. And I love the soft warm color. Good job !!!
- September 11, 2015 at 7:48 PM
- Karen Del Tatto said...
I LOVE this idea!!! Makes me wish I had a guest bathroom. ;-) lol
But seriously, I love having Scripture verse art throughout my home. It truly does help re-focus during the day, and encourage those guests who visit.
Your bathroom is lovely. Thanks so much for sharing! :-)
- September 12, 2015 at 1:10 PM
- Lisa Cohe said...
Love this! The colors are great.
- September 12, 2015 at 8:34 PM
- Stephanie said...
So so so cute! We are approaching decorating the same way in our new house. In the past I would not have gone a couple days without stuff on the walls. Whereas we have been living here for two months and there is still nothing hung up. I agree that I really have to love it now to put it up.
- September 17, 2015 at 10:38 AM
- Jen Mc said...
I love this idea!
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We are proud to reveal our upcoming exhibition Re-Framing Danish Design together with Frame. Two international designers have been invited to re-interpret Danish design.
We have a long design tradition in Denmark, of which we are very proud. As a part of the launch of DANISH™, we thought it would be interesting to see what would happen to some of the Danish icons if put in the hands of two international designers. Therefore, we teamed up with renowned magazine Frame.
The two lucky designers invited to add their personal touch are Sebastian Herkner from Germany and Niek Pulles from the Netherlands. Sebastian studied product design at the HfG Offenbach am Main University, and has previously worked with Moroso and Gubi. Niek studied at the Design Academy in Eindhoven and likes to investigate the interaction between body and material. He is known for his Foamboys, used by Comme des Garçons.
There will be ten Danish companies taking part in Re-Framing Danish Design. W are proud to reveal that the following objects will be featured: Brdr. Krüger's Tray Table by Hans Bølling, Fredericia's J39 by Børge Mogensen, Fritz Hansen's 7 Series chair by Arne Jacobsen, Montana and their Montana system by Peter J. Lassen, Lightyear's Caravaggio lamp by Cecilie Manz, Carl Hansen & Søn's Safari Chair by Kaare Klint, handpainted wallpaper by Zilmers and the brand new 'Plateau' by Søren Rose Studio to be launched for DK3, the Tongue by Arne Jacobsen from HOWE and the Fiber Chair by MUUTO.
Re-Framing Danish Design will be on display during 3 Days of Design and takes place at The Silo from 28 May until 30 May.
The Silo – By & Havn
Helsinkigade 29
2150 Nordhavn

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Fellowship Arises From Collaboration
It is DeVos Children's Hospital's first pediatric fellowship program and the state's only pediatric oncology/hematology fellowship program outside of southeast Michigan. DeVos Children's is the only Grand Rapids hospital with a pediatric residency program.
The hospital will recruit one fellow a year for the three-year training program, which begins July 2004. The children's hospital and VARI jointly designed the program and jointly applied for accreditation.
"To be approved for the fellowship indicates a certain degree of recognition in terms of the quality of medical care and the medical training that's available here in the Grand Rapids area," said Albert Cornelius, M.D., director of outreach and education for the division of pediatric oncology. Cornelius will direct the fellowship program.
"I think it's a very important step toward national recognition. It really puts Grand Rapids' medical community and the Van Andel Institute on the map."
Kent Bottles, M.D., CEO of Grand Rapids Medical Education and Research Center (MERC), referred to the program's accreditation as "another quantum leap forward" for the medical education community and its collaborative programs.
"It's my hope and belief that this will be the first of many adult and pediatric training fellowships in Grand Rapids," Bottles said.
During the first year and a half, the fellow physician will concentrate on patient care and during the remaining year and a half will work directly with VARI cancer biologists and geneticists on research.
Fellowship training has to have both a clinical and research component, so the joint venture between the hospital and VARI is a very natural partnership, Cornelius said.
It's a unique partnership, too, in that it's a collaboration between two separate institutions, whereas most fellowship programs are university based, and the clinical care and research training are typically carried out under the same university umbrella.
Cornelius believes partnerships between clinical institutions and private sector research entities are the wave of the future.
"In my opinion this is probably a new paradigm for how medical training and specialized medical research is going to be done in the future," he said. "No longer will it only be the purview of the big universities and the government grants. You'll see more and more of this in the years to come."
George Vande Woude, director of VARI, said assisting in the training of new pediatric hematologists and oncologists is one of the ways the institute is fulfilling its "obligation and responsibility to the community."
Previously, VARI lectures were open to area medical residents but residents did not have access to all the powerful technologies in application at VARI, Vande Woude said.
"It's a missed opportunity if young physicians don't have an exposure to the power of these technologies," he said. "In the portion of training that will be here, they'll have that opportunity.
"They'll also have an opportunity to contribute to the research that is ongoing. We can see, for example, where they could be involved in helping to discover genes that are involved in specific types of human cancer."
Vande Woude said the fellowship program also will help improve the quality of physicians attracted to this area.
He anticipates physicians from all over the world will apply for the fellowships because that has been the case with the institute's own training programs. The institute's scientific investigators and post doctorates represent a dozen different countries.
He believes the collaborations among area hospitals, physicians and surgeons help make Grand Rapids "very special" for translating discoveries into medical practice.
To qualify for the fellowship, candidates have to have completed their pediatric residency and have a desire to sub-specialize in hematology and oncology. Candidates will apply directly to DeVos Children's Hospital, and a selection committee that includes VARI representatives will choose from among them.
Cornelius estimates it will cost in the neighborhood of $100,000 per physician for three years of fellowship training.
The long-term value of that investment? Perhaps priceless.
"The value of that training is really hard to put a number on because we believe in the end we will have physicians that are well trained in clinical care but also have a very sound research foundation and will go on to make continued contributions and advancements in medical science, particularly in the area of pediatric hematology and oncology."
On the research side, fellows will be encouraged to apply for grant funding, which will most likely be in conjunction with scientific investigators at VARI, Cornelius said. Any grant funding secured through either government or private agencies would be used to offset the fellow's salary, but securing a grant is not a requirement, he noted.
MERC will help administer the "nuts and bolts" of the program and pay fellows' salaries through an endowment fund set up by the DeVos family when the children's hospital was born 12 years ago.
"The hope was that the hospital would eventually have fellowship training, and funds were set aside at that time for research purposes," Cornelius explained.
Right now, the children's hospital has a very busy pediatric hematology and oncology service, Cornelius said. In fact, it's the largest such service in Michigan.Cornelius said he couldn't project what the need for pediatric sub-specialists would be in the future. But as more and more patients receive medical care here instead of traveling elsewhere, the need may increase, he said.


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Jamaal Charles' deal was easy, now comes the hard part for the Chiefs
Jamaal Charles is a legitimate NFL superstar. He is more than that to the Chiefs.
He is their best player. No team relied more on one offensive player last year than the Chiefs did with Charles. He is a model teammate. A hard working, low-maintenance, self-made star. There is not a better type of player to pay.
The first man to restructure a contract with the Chiefs this year is the one who generated the least amount of buzz about it. There is surely some symbolism here. Like all NFL teams, the Chiefs view distractions the way most of us view measles.
He was also underpaid on a Sal Perez-ian level, a guy who, depending on your point of comparison, was set to make at least $10 million less than NFL market value the next two years before agreeing to a contract extension just ahead of the start of full-squad training camp Thursday at Missouri Western.
Charles has earned every cent. The shelf-life of running backs is cruelly short, and Charles is absolutely right to get paid while he can. From the team's point of view, giving up a very large check is not just the right thing for Charles, but for his teammates as an example of what happens when you work hard and outperform your contract.
More important for the Chiefs' future, this does not hinder their ability to work out more complicated contract situations with Justin Houston and Alex Smith.
Because for the Chiefs, the real work begins now.
Without getting into the minutiae of the NFL's salary structure, the Chiefs were able to give Charles more money — both now and in the future — without affecting the $9.4 million they still have under the cap. The bill on Charles' contract extension will come due after this season and next, but in the NFL, delaying a problem is often as good as solving a problem.
Giving Charles more money without sacrificing cap space is a bit like getting a new car without increasing your payment.
But now the Chiefs must work through new deals with Houston and Smith, and both are more important to the team's future.
Justin Houston was, is and will continue to be the top priority. He is the youngest of the three and the most important defensive player on a team built on defense.
Defensive coordinator Bob Sutton's system is disproportionately dependent on pressuring quarterbacks. Houston is Kansas City's best pass rusher. He is proven in ways that top draft pick Dee Ford is not, and he is versatile in ways that Tamba Hali never was, even at his peak. Houston is a rare commodity, a top-shelf pass rusher who can also play the run and drop into coverage.
Houston is playing on a third-round rookie deal, and projected to be the third-lowest-paid starter on defense. He has outperformed his current contract as much as Charles outperformed his old one, but Houston has a longer future and had no choice but to sign his outdated deal.
Smith's contract situation is also more complicated than Charles'. Smith isn't nearly the player that Charles is, obviously, but quarterbacks are more important and harder to replace than running backs. Charles turns 28 in December, and Smith turned 30 in May. Quarterbacks are often at their best into their 30s. Running backs often fade into their 30th birthday. This is math and business, not star-power and emotion. NFL teams have to pay based more on what they expect will happen than what they've seen happen.
Charles needed to be paid, but it's not going to matter much if the Chiefs go back to the days of Matt Cassel and Tyler Palko at quarterback.
The Chiefs are negotiating from a position of strength with Houston and Smith, but only if they use it. Agreeing to just one new contract between the two is probably good enough, because the team could use its franchise tag to keep the other through the 2015 season and continue negotiating something longer.
If the Chiefs can't solve either contract problem before the season starts, they will likely have to choose between paying more after the season or losing a crucial piece.
Similar to Charles' deal, the Chiefs can probably restructure Smith's contract in a way that wouldn't significantly raise his cap number for 2014. But the sides are likely to quibble not just over money, but various clauses and other structures that would affect the realistic length of the deal.
If you're looking for optimism, Chiefs general manager John Dorsey has good relationships with the agents for both Smith and Houston. Business is business, but at least these negotiations have a base of mutual respect.
For now, the organization is able to make its best player happy without affecting its ability to keep its star pass rusher and quarterback.
The rub is that all these new deals may mean walking away from Dwayne Bowe or Tamba Hali — or both — after this season, but one problem at a time.
With Charles happy, the Chiefs have secured and rewarded a essential part of their future without sacrificing their ability to do the same for others. NFL teams aren't often able to solve problems so cleanly.
Good for Charles. Great for the Chiefs.
To reach Sam Mellinger, call 816-234-4365 or send email to firstname.lastname@example.com. Follow him on Twitter: @mellinger. For previous columns, go to KansasCity.com.


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Why IDolators don't make friends
Initially, Donovan was patient, but when Calvert began cursing, Donovan told him bluntly, "It's over," picked up his things and walked awayThis, roughly speaking, is what is wrong with the IDolator's media strategy. For a while, I guess people gave credence to their whining about how IDC wasn't creationism and should always be defined differently. But it gets tired. And they don't do the one thing that would earn them respect – produce scientific results. But when people say as much, IDolators just turn nasty.


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WTO's 20 years of servitude to TNCs and Monopoly Capitalism
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Peoples Coalition on Food Sovereignty (PCFS) Statement
15 December 2015
Agriculture has always been on top of the World Trade Organization's (WTO) agenda from the very start. Since it was created two decades ago to replace the GATT, WTO's trade liberalization policies immediately found its way to open up agricultural trade markets in the Global South. Being the primary economic sector of the developing world, efforts to cut down tariffs on agricultural goods while allowing rich countries to dump heavily subsidized products devastated local economies and pushed the people – peasants, farmers, fisherfolk, indigenous people, rural women and youth, to deeper poverty.
Before the WTO was established, agricultural trading from developing countries reached an overall trade surplus of US$6.7 billion. Nearly all of the ten most traded agricultural commodities are essentially produced by the developing world. For many of these countries, agricultural trade was their main source of foreign exchange. The systematic removal of protective trade barriers in the agricultural sector of the Global South however led to massive distortions in global trade.
By 2001, export revenues of developing countries producing coffee and sugar suffered due to the drop in prices of its main exports. At the same time, locally produced goods fell off the market due to the unfair competition with cheap imported products. As such, developing countries were forced to reduce their overall foreign exchange availability and depress rural wages resulting in increased rural poverty. This underlined the importance of undistorted agricultural trade for overall economic development.
As the prices of agriculture commodities for export from developing countries continued to drop, the influx to the local market of agricultural imports from developed countries that are highly protected and heavily subsidized rapidly increased. Developing countries found it increasingly difficult to compete with subsidized surpluses of commodities disposed specifically by OECD countries such as the EU and the US.
By the end of the 1990s, agricultural trade deficit in 49 Least Developed Countries (LDCs) has increased so rapidly that import transactions have twice surpassed export flows. According to FAO, 2030 prospects of this trend show no sign of abating. The agricultural trade deficit of the group of LDCs is expected to widen further and will increase at an exponential rate over the next 30 years. Indeed, the WTO's Agreement on Agriculture (AoA) institutionalized plunder and trade-‐distorting policies of the OECD countries instead of addressing the fundamental concerns of developing countries. Worse, its role in the Globalization of the world economy, liberalization processes, and measures to attract foreign direct investment (FDI), structural adjustment policies played a crucial role in expanding the power and profit of transnational companies.
Furthermore, WTO viciously imposes rules that are disadvantageous to developing countries which they are obligated to follow as dire consequences await if such rules were not observed. Pro-‐corporate tribunals within and outside of the WTO including NAFTA's notorious investor state-‐dispute settlement (ISDS) clause allowed companies to sue governments in international court, practically undermining the power of local courts and the sovereignty of countries.
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2019 Best AACSB Accredited Online MBA Programs
Online MBA programs are available in a variety of specialties including finance, accounting, supply chain management, human resources, and executive MBAs designed for professionals with significant experience in the field. There are 814 AACSB accredited online degrees offered by 186 schools, and the 19 best online MBAs are highlighted below. Students can also browse online accelerated programs or programs with no GMAT requirement. In addition to verifying regional accreditation, students should look for MBAs that are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, the predominant programmatic accrediting agency for business schools.
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2019 Best Online Colleges Offering MBA Programs
This list contains the 19 best online MBA programs accredited by the AACSB. These schools have impressive GMAT scores and high salaries reported by alumni. The University of Southern California is ranked #1 with a strong average GMAT score of 703 and an alumni-reported median salary of $114,720. Its MBA program costs $59,735 per year. Graduates of the MBA program at #7-ranked University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign, report a median salary of $110,124, and the program costs only $9,000 per year.
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- Annual Tuition: $59,735
- Average GMAT Score: 703
- Average Grad Salary: $118,110
Consistently ranked among the top 20 universities in the country, the University of Southern California is known for academic excellence. Responsible for groundbreaking research into DNA and developing antivirus software, USC has long been a leader in innovation. It has produced more billionaires than all but three of the world's undergraduate institutions and offers its unparalleled education to students worldwide through its online degree programs such as the USC Marshall Online MBA. Designed for degree-seeking professionals and working adults looking for a leg up in their respective field, the USC Marshall Online MBA Program revels as an innovative approach to degree acquisition through a one-week-on-campus residence and weekly classes streamed via webcam. This program spans five cross-disciplinary courses: marketing, finance, management, entrepreneurship, and accounting.
- Annual Tuition: $61,038
- Average GMAT Score: 701
- Average Grad Salary: $108,000
Founded in 1789, the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill is one of the oldest and most renowned public universities in the nation. It has a highly selective admission process, a 90 percent graduation rate and an affordable average tuition rate of only $14,000. As a testament to the quality of education that UNC Chapel Hill provides, its alumni include 23 Pulitzer Prize winners, nine Nobel laureates, 38 governors, 98 members of Congress and one president, James K. Polk, who graduated in 1818. UNC Chapel Hill offers its distinguished degrees, including an MBA through a program known as MBA@UNC, to nearly 1,050 distance learning students. The MBA@UNC program offers one-on-one career counseling through web-based portals through the Kenan-Flagler School of Business. This online MBA offers a combination of self-paced classes and coursework as well as weekly face-to-face collaborative discussions in classes that do not exceed a 15:1 student-to-professor ratio.
- Annual Tuition: $66,000
- Average GMAT Score: 691
- Average Grad Salary: $119,000
Carnegie Mellon University is one of the world's premier research institutions with a national endowment of $1.72 billion. The Carnegie Mellon Tepper School of Business offers students with a rigorous and comprehensive online MBA, available as a part-time degree program in an intimate online class setting. The curriculum is centered on building a student's analytical and leadership skills to help them build a significant career advantage. The program currently has a 1:5 faculty-to-student ratio, making it an ideal setting for students to network and establish connections to help them later in their careers. This program includes weekly online classes held at times convenient for students on both the East and West coasts. The program culminates in a three-day Access Weekend, which connects students to industry professionals and allows them to interact with classmates and attend live classes.
- Annual Tuition: $34,580
- Average GMAT Score: 677
- Average Grad Salary: $120,000
Indiana University-Bloomington, known as IU, is the flagship university of the research-oriented Indiana Public University System. Indiana University - Bloomington allows students to earn an online MBA on their own terms. Only 39 of the 51 credit hours of this program are required classes, allowing students to tailor their curriculum depending on their desired focus. Course topics offered include business law and ethics, economics, marketing, finance, operations, information technology, and project management. Students also have the option to earn a dual degree with an online MS in Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Finance, Global Supply Chain Management, IT Management, Marketing, or Strategic Management, typically with only 12 extra credit hours. As part of the Association of American Universities, IU remains committed to research and academic excellence and serves to benefit all students.
- Annual Tuition: $27,400
- Average GMAT Score: 664
- Average Grad Salary: $84,891
John Hopkins University is a university with a global perspective. Though the main campus is located in Baltimore, the university has other education centers located across Central Europe and East Asia. The university also offers 72 fully online and hybrid master's programs, accommodating both distance students and those who prefer a blended approach. Through the Carey Business School, Johns Hopkins University offers an online MBA with five concentrations: Marketing, Financial Businesses, Health Care Management, Management, and Leading Organizations. Example foundational courses include corporate finance, decision models, and negotiation.
- Annual Tuition: $10,889
- Average GMAT Score: 655
- Average Grad Salary: $69,000
Located in Fayetteville, the University of Arkansas is a cost-effective public land-grant institution that serves as the flagship college of the University of Arkansas System. It provides eligible students with countless opportunities. Students accepted into an approved online program are offered in-state tuition and access to the university's support network for virtual students. Online MBA students will take classes in finance, business analytics, and innovation and entrepreneurship. GMAT scores are generally required for admission, but select MBA applicants with a particularly strong background that includes work experience and a high bachelor's GPA may be admitted without test scores.
- Annual Tuition: $9,000
- Average GMAT Score: 647
- Average Grad Salary: $129,000
The University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign's iMBA offers a "career curated" program to suit a student's individual professional goals. The program is fully online, including all group work. It also has set faculty hours to give students the opportunity to interact with and ask questions of their professors. The university has a strong alumni network of over 425,000 students and 30 Nobel Prize winners. It is a sea-grant, land-grant and space-grant university, and houses the most complex supercomputer on any university campus in the world. Additionally, its library is one of the largest in the world, second only to Harvard University's library. Through its Illinois Online portal, this premier university offers its prestigious services to distance learning students all over the globe.
- Annual Tuition: $42,093
- Average GMAT Score: 642
- Average Grad Salary: $75,879
Syracuse University offers an online MBA@Syracuse program through their Martin J. Whitman School of Management. Accredited in 1920, the Whitman School is the 16th business school in the nation to receive AACSB accreditation and has award-winning faculty to teach classes through a live, online platform. Designed to prepare students with analytical and decision-making skills, MBA@Syracuse requires 54 credits to complete, and core courses focus on topics such as finance, accounting, data analysis, and organizational leadership. In a May 2017 survey, 67% of Syracuse online graduate business programs reported receiving a promotion or raise during the program or after graduating.
- Annual Tuition: $40,116
- Average GMAT Score: 638
- Average Grad Salary: $90,000
The University of Texas at Dallas offers a flexible online Professional MBA (PMBA) program with the aim of helping working students evolve their skills in a global marketplace. Founded in 1969, the University of Texas at Dallas is a young institution that has established itself as a force of academic excellence in the world of public research universities. Located on the outskirts of downtown Dallas, UT Dallas has been classified at the "highest research activity" by the Carnegie Foundations and boasts a staff that includes members of national science organizations, adding to the institution's prestige. Ever the innovator, UT Dallas provides their educational tools to distance learning students through its web-based portal.
- Annual Tuition: $17,195
- Average GMAT Score: 632
- Average Grad Salary: $70,000
University of Cincinnati provides a dynamic and comprehensive online MBA program that combines academic, research-intensive learning with real-life learning experiences. Taught by the same faculty that teaches on-campus classes, the program is designed to help students deepen their knowledge to develop key business skills in strategic leadership and decision-making. Students can develop an understanding of legal issues in business as well as learn core skills in economics, finance, business analytics, information technology, operations management, and more. The 38-credit hour curriculum includes a capstone experience, a choice of electives, and MBA program courses.
- Annual Tuition: $53,946
- Average GMAT Score: 627
- Average Grad Salary: $114,835
The University of Maryland-College Park, located in the D.C. metropolitan area, remains one of the largest universities in the country. The online MBA program offers specializations in accounting, finance, business analytics, marketing, and supply chain management, as well as a general track. Being part of the program also opens the door to networking opportunities with 60,000 Robert H. Smith School of Business alumni all over the world. To appeal to the specific needs of off-campus, self-paced students, the University of Maryland-College Park offers three types of online courses: asynchronous, synchronous and blended. It also offers these nontraditional students access to virtual library resources to help with their educational needs.
- Annual Tuition: $93,016
- Average GMAT Score: 606
- Average Grad Salary: $70,000
North Carolina State University offers an AACSB International-accredited online MBA program that allows students to login to classes whenever and wherever is most convenient for them. Taught by the same award-winning faculty as the classes on campus, NCSU's online MBA is a 40-credit hour program that students can complete in 21-72 months. Classes are delivered through podcasts and video and online presentations, and students will collaborate in virtual teams for discussions and group projects. With access to the same resources as students on-campus, online MBA candidates are offered access to the Jenkins Career Management Center as well as the NC State DELTA Department for technical support.
- Annual Tuition: $40,040
- Average GMAT Score: 594
- Average Grad Salary: $88,000
As a private co-educational institution, Boston-based Bentley University offers an online MBA degree program that can be completed in as little as 18 months. Designed for working professionals who want to advance their careers while balancing a personal life with the new demands of the modern workplace, this program offers adaptable class schedules. Small class sizes allow an intimate, hands-on learning environment for students to develop leadership knowledge and skills. Founded in 1917, Bentley University has remained a place of excellence for students seeking a career in the world of business and finance for over 100 years.
- Annual Tuition: $15,120
- Average GMAT Score: 593
- Average Grad Salary: $81,737
University of Nebraska-Lincoln's online MBA@Nebraska program is a 48-credit hour program that is comprised of 10, 3-credit hour core courses and 6, 3-credit hour electives, allowing students to customize their degrees by choosing from one of five specializations. The program is flexible and allows students up to 10 years to complete their degrees. Helping prepare students with foundational skills that are in-demand, MBA@Nebraska combines engaging technology with Big Ten faculty, who lead the conversation on what's next in business and who advance scholarly research. Online MBA candidates will have access to an online resume review, a career coach, and a strong alumni network.
- Annual Tuition: $13,860
- Average GMAT Score: 590
- Average Grad Salary: $99,000
At Arizona State University, the W. P. Carey Online MBA provides students with access to an AACSB-accredited master's degree regardless of where they live. The program provides distance learning students with support tools specifically designed for working adults, including a Continuing & Professional Education suite program that hosts self-paced courses. Students can gain in-depth knowledge in a specialized area and can customize their MBA to meet their career goals, having a dedicated career services team to help meet their needs. Fostering an environment of global thinking, the program attracts award-winning faculty from six continents and a student body from more than 100 countries.
- Annual Tuition: $40,000
- Average GMAT Score: 589
- Average Grad Salary: $88,000
The D'Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University provides students with an online MBA that is designed to be completed anywhere and at any time to accommodate their busy schedules. Courses are taught by faculty who represent a wide cross-section of professional practices and who serve as mentors and advisors to their students. Divided into 13 core courses and five electives, the program has a 50-credit hour curriculum that is intended to help strengthen the foundational business knowledge of their MBA candidates. Students have an option to complete domestic or international residency courses to help them connect academic theory to real-world practice.
- Annual Tuition: $8,889
- Average GMAT Score: 586
- Average Grad Salary: $70,000
University of North Dakota offers an online MBA program that provides students with an interactive learning experience through small class sizes and real-time course delivery. Designed to help provide MBA candidates with the tools they need to accept new responsibilities, start a new career path, or advance professionally, the online program challenges students to help advance their business functions, decision-making skills and an understanding of external and internal factors that affect the management of organizations. The program focuses on topics such as financial and economic analysis, executive management, and business analytics and strategy. Distance learners are required to attend "live" classes and enter the classroom remotely from any location.
- Annual Tuition: $39,060
- Average GMAT Score: 581
- Average Grad Salary: $91,491
Purdue University-Main Campus offers two online MBA degrees: a Dual Master of Science in Engineering - Master of Business Administration and a Dual Master of Science - Master of Business Administration. As one of the first research universities in the nation to make specialized programs available online, Purdue University's mission goes beyond the Midwest, as enrollment currently includes an estimated 39,000 students from all around the world. Its virtual web-based platforms offer a top-notch career readiness program and other career services tools to assist students with their job search after graduation.
- Annual Tuition: $28,440
- Average GMAT Score: 573
- Average Grad Salary: $105,675
The Penn State Online MBA is a program that is led by the Penn State Smeal College of Business and is designed to fit the career goals of students with busy lifestyles. With a focus on business strategies, strategic leadership, and collaborative teamwork, the curriculum is integrative and interactive across all functional areas of business. Developing skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and business analytics, MBA candidates will participate in team-based projects to encourage networking and to be exposed to principles and practices necessary to modern management. An array of resources are available to online MBA students, including career advisers to ensure all online students receive the same educational support as on-campus MBA students.
AACSB-Accredited Online MBA NO GMAT Requirement
This list of online schools do not require students to submit GMAT scores in order to apply. Instead, students can apply if they meet the program's minimum undergraduate GPA or minimum work experience.
Why are online MBA programs waiving the GMAT requirement?
Many online MBA programs are waiving the requirement for some students to submit their GMAT scores for several reasons. One integral factor is that research has continuously shown how standardized tests do not accurately reflect students' aptitudes and abilities to perform well in the multifaceted MBA environment. Another reason is that many students have years of professional business experience outside of their academic careers. Universities believe that this hands-on knowledge is a better indicator of these students' competencies than the GMAT and are reconfiguring their application requirements to reflect this. Finally, many schools are now offering online MBA programs, which are specifically designed for working students and therefore these universities would rather focus on students with current professional experience.
Who is qualified for a GMAT waiver?
Potential applicants who are considering whether or not to apply without a GMAT score should carefully check each school's requirements because many differ on what they stipulate. For instance, Boise State University will waive the GMAT in cases where students have already graduated from a master's or doctoral program or if they have a cumulative 3.0 GPA from a bachelor's program and extensive experience in business management. Auburn's MBA program, on the other hand, will only waive the GMAT for students who have previously received a J.D. or a Ph.D. Syracuse University has more explicit requirements regarding their GMAT waivers. Syracuse will waive the GMAT if applicants have 5+ years military experience or 5+ years of professional corporate experience.
AACSB-Accredited Accelerated Online MBA Programs
These online schools offer online MBA programs that can be completed in an accelerated format. With completion lengths ranging from one year to 21 months, each MBA program on this list offers students the opportunity to earn a degree in under two years.
What is an Accelerated Online MBA?
An accelerated online MBA program only takes six months to one year to complete, versus the traditional two years. The shortest of these online programs are six to ten months long, with the average accelerated MBA program taking at least one year to complete. Online MBAs offered at an accelerated rate are designed to equip students with the same skills and training as traditional length programs.
Who Should Consider an Accelerated Online MBA?
Accelerated programs may appeal in particular to students with undergraduate degrees in business. Many accelerated online MBA programs provide opportunities for students with undergraduate business degrees to opt out of some graduate classes to further accelerate the program. In general, accelerated online MBAs are a better fit for individuals with a small window of focused time, a desire to earn the degree quickly, and a solid background in business. The traditional online program works best for students with full-time jobs, who need to take one class at a time, or have other obligations to manage.
Things to Know About Accelerated MBAs
Before selecting an accelerated program, prospective students should keep in mind that the faster the program, the more concentrated the material. Online curriculum is somewhat flexible, but a high concentration of content can overwhelm those who are new in the business world. An accelerated online program requires more organization and diligence, with an expectation that students are ready to work hard and submit high-quality work.
There may be financial incentives to completing an accelerated MBA; the cost of accelerated online MBA programs can range from $10,000 to $30,000+ versus the traditional online MBA cost of $20,000 to $70,000+.
It is also important to note that, while technology allows for more personal interaction than one might expect in an online course, there are elements of the full immersion campus-based MBA experience that could be lost in an online program. The business world is all about networking, face-to-face conversations, working as a team, and interpersonal relationships. Depending on a student's personality it might be wise to find an online program with a local school that offers in-person experiences and interactions.
Online MBA Degree Overview & Career Information
The standard online MBA takes two years to complete. Students spend the first year completing general business classes and the second year taking electives in their interest area. Examples of general courses may include organizational behavior, principles of accounting, management information systems, principles of finance, or strategic management. Top MBA programs emphasize communication and the ability to network, so students will participate in group projects, case competitions, and group presentations in order to gain interpersonal skills and writing skills. The ability to write and speak concisely yet comprehensively is a highly coveted skill. Students also learn how to develop their leadership abilities through techniques that enhance their analytical and decision-making skills.
In addition to the standard two year MBA, there are 73 schools offering accelerated online MBA programs that can be completed in under two years. Impressively, West Chester University of Pennsylvania offers an online MBA that full-time students can complete in as little as nine months. Those interested in a specialized program will be pleased with Tennessee Tech University, which offers 6 different MBA degree concentrations.
In addition to acquiring general business skills, students in MBA programs typically focus on one particular aspect of business. This is an important part of the MBA, since many students already have an idea of their strengths and interests before applying to graduate school. Instead of trying to master all forms of business administration, MBA programs have found it beneficial for students to specialize in one form of business, such as organizational leadership, in order to ensure their graduates are competitive in the job market after graduation.
Pursuing an MBA is an important career and life decision, so it's important to take the time to adequately prepare before you begin a program. Be sure to get a financial plan together, and consider your funding options such as scholarships, loans, and savings. Identify your long-term goals, and choose a school that best coincides with your goals, aspirations, and interests. Many of the best MBA programs require either the GMAT or GRE, so be sure to prepare for and take the exams that are necessary for admission to your chosen school.
AACSB Accreditation
The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, or AACSB, is the premier accrediting organization for business degrees at the bachelor's, master's and doctorate level. With approximately 820 accredited members (as of 2018), representing the top 5 percent of the world's business degree programs, attending an AACSB-accredited program ensures that students receive a business education of the highest caliber. AACSB evaluates business degree programs based on the quality of the faculty, the depth and breadth of the curriculum, the level of innovation involved in its academic research, and its ability to graduate highly qualified business professionals. AACSB has the most stringent requirements for both learning environments and learning outcomes. Companies are aware of AACSB's rigorous accreditation process, and many choose to only hire candidates who have attended a business program that has been accredited by the AACSB.
Choosing a Reputable Online MBA Program
The MBA is an excellent degree for professionals to have, whether you're an engineer moving into a supervisory role or an entrepreneurially-minded college grad looking to start your own business. While researching the top MBA programs, remember to keep your career goals, learning style, and work-life balance in mind, in order to pick the best option for you.
In general, the following criteria can help you evaluate online MBA programs you are considering:
- Costs and Financial Aid: MBA programs can vary greatly in price. Shop around and make sure that you consider applicable fees and enrollment costs, as well as tuition.
- Course Structure and Delivery: Part time or full time? Asynchronous or synchronous online classes? Traditional semesters or accelerated classes? All options are available online, but only you can decide which one suits your life and learning style.
- Graduate Placement: If it is not available on the school's website, ask the admissions office for information about graduate job placement. Inquire about the percentage of students who were able to find work in their chosen field within three to six months after they graduated.
- Institutional and Programmatic Accreditation: It is important to choose an accredited MBA. To get accredited, a school or program is evaluated by an impartial accrediting organization. Schools that achieve accreditation have met important quality standards. Institutional accreditation applies to an entire college, while programmatic accreditation applies to individual programs. Anyone considering an MBA degree should focus on schools programatically accredited by the AACSB, which is the premier accrediting agency for business degrees.
Executive MBA
An online executive MBA (EMBA) is a program that is specifically designed for professionals with significant work experience. For this reason, the average age of students enrolled in an executive MBA program is generally higher than students enrolled in other MBA programs. There are several executive MBA programs offered completely online at colleges and universities across the country, and all of these programs are designed to allow students to earn a degree while also continuing to work. Most online executive MBA programs can be completed in two years or less.
Professionals seeking EMBAs come from very diverse backgrounds, including governmental, private and non-profit and a wide variety of industries. EMBA students often hold middle management positions in their respective industries and seek to enhance their leadership skills and further develop their careers. An extensive work history is an asset that helps EMBA students learn from each other, and combine practice with theory. Typical EMBA courses include business related studies, such as finance, marketing, accounting, as well as leadership and management training.Back to Top
MBA in Accounting
Students enrolled in an online MBA program specialized in accounting will be focusing their studies on topics such as tax laws, managing financial records, estate taxation and forensic accounting, in addition to core business subjects. Typical courses in an accounting MBA program include, but are not limited to, financial accounting, cost management, auditing, tax planning, problems in financial reporting, fundamentals in managerial accounting, and business strategy.
Graduates holding an online MBA degree in accounting may pursue careers in a wide variety of industries, with positions available in financial services, public accounting, corporate accounting or consulting. Students may go on to become certified public accountants, a career path in which they would be responsible for filing taxes and completing financial and business planning services, among other tasks. Other common career paths include auditors, enrolled agents, become business analysts, cost accountants, tax planners, controllers, and account managers.Back to Top
MBA in Finance
An online MBA in finance is a very versatile degree, as it prepares student for numerous career options, both in financial and non-financial institutions. The program helps students learn how to manage the challenges of investments and risk within a business setting and helps them develop analytical and technical skills in all aspects of finance.
Students participating in an online MBA in finance program will study in depth the role that finance has in everyday life. They will also be studying financial planning, cost-benefit analysis, and emerging markets, as part of their core curricula. Often, these programs will also feature courses such as corporate finance and accounting, management information systems, supply chain management, and decision-making for growth and management.
Graduates of an online MBA in finance may pursue jobs as financial analysts, cash managers, credit managers, financial planners, and risk managers, among other options within the corporate finance and investment banking field. They may also pursue positions within other industries such as sales, trading, and research.Back to Top
MBA in Healthcare Management
An online MBA in healthcare management helps to prepare aspiring healthcare managers by coupling specialized knowledge in healthcare with a general management education. Students learn the fundamentals of planning, evaluation and operation, as well as the intricacies and complexities of the healthcare system. Prospective students can expect to learn how to manage and lead organizations across the healthcare sector and about the political, economical, and financial environment in which healthcare is currently delivered.
Typical career options include leadership positions in hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, insurance companies, long-term care facilities, pharmaceutical companies, and more. Online MBA programs in Healthcare Management offer a combination of business and healthcare related courses. Some common classes include health sector economics, health systems management, healthcare law and policy, health economics and evaluation, and biopharmaceutical and medical device strategy, among others. In many cases, applicants are required to have a minimum of one year of work experience in the health care industry, though this varies from school to school.Back to Top
MBA in Human Resources
Online MBAs in human resources offer business expertise and knowledge, with a focus on human relations, communication, and team-leading, preparing their students to serve as senior-level managers, company executives and directors, or to occupy different positions in fields such as human resources or payroll managing. Graduates can also continue to Ph.D. programs or get professional certifications to gain further credentials in their line of business.
In addition to classes on the foundational principles of business, these programs will offer the opportunity to learn about various organizational cultures, communicating in a persuasive way, and solving problems competently. Core courses include human resources focused topics, such as conflict management, talent management, foundations of negotiations, and social issues. Other courses focus more on management and business, such as international management, leadership and team management, strategy process, and management consulting. Online human resource MBA programs typically involve theory and applied work, combining informational coursework with advanced level assignments, presentations, reports, group projects, and internships.Back to Top
MBA in Information Systems
Online MBA in information systems programs are designed to combine business knowledge and technical expertise for students seeking to advance their careers in the IT business field. Students take classes about implementing information and communication technologies to raise productivity and innovation, and gain competitive business advantages. The MBA coursework provides students with an overview of various business topics, including marketing, finance, and risk management. In addition, the curriculum may focus on advanced IT software and hardware skills, and information-related subjects, such as network administration, information system design, database systems, client/server applications, and information management tools.
Degree programs may also feature concentration areas, and students can choose to focus on health informatics or information systems development, for example. Possible career options for graduates holding an MBA degree in information systems include IT strategist, corporate manager and systems consultant; graduates may be part of the upper management of a company, and lead the organization in decision making regarding internet technologies, telecommunications, systems and databases.Back to Top
MBA in International Business
An online MBA in international business program will help students gain a deeper understanding of the fundamentals of global business. Depending on the program, students can choose from different specializations available, like marketing, finance, and entrepreneurship. The core coursework of online international business programs focuses on global economics, accounting, international marketing management, global strategy, financial management, international corporate finance, and other related courses that aim to introduce business issues from a global perspective. Courses may also focus on developing cultural skills, which can prove useful when working within the global marketplace.
Some programs offer the option to study and specialize in a particular, high-demand foreign language, such as German or Japanese. Other programs require previously-acquired proficiency in at least one foreign language, or proof of having taken courses in a foreign language. Graduates holding a degree in this field may pursue work as consultants, business analysts, financial analysts, market research assistants, or marketing analysts. They may also seek work within international organizations, as well as in the travel and hospitality industry.Back to Top
MBA in Management
An online MBA in management is similar in many ways to a traditional MBA program, offering an academic introduction into business and business related topics. However, while a traditional MBA teaches business from a broad perspective, an MBA in management places a greater focus on management. Students in an online management MBA program may choose a concentration, such as accounting, international business, finance, marketing management, information systems, strategic management, or human resources. Coursework introduces students to strategic thinking, and helps them to gain an understanding of organizational culture.
Online MBA in management programs help prepare students to handle business related tasks, such as employee motivation, ethical decision making, business law, and workplace security. Typical program courses include accounting, economics, business law, corporate finance, entrepreneurship, and corporate communications. Graduates may pursue careers in virtually any industry and sector, occupying executive, supervisory, and management positions.Back to Top
MBA in Marketing
An online MBA in marketing focuses on the marketing aspects of business decisions. Unlike some MBA degree specializations, applicants for an online MBA in marketing program can and do come from almost any professional background and industry. Some people already working in the marketing field may enroll in an online marketing MBA to gain more experience and help advance their careers. Other people may enroll in an online marketing MBA to pursue work or advance their careers in a wide variety of non-marketing industries including retail, IT, consulting, entrepreneurial management, or independent consulting.
As with any other MBA degree, applicants will be required to have a bachelor's degree, and will also usually be required to have at least a couple of years of work experience before being accepted into the program. Students can expect to take classes in marketing management, marketing channels strategies, forecasting, modeling, and marketing strategy, sales force management, and operations management. Students might also receive specialized education in consumer behavior, selling strategies, and brand and product promotion management.Back to Top
MBA in Organizational Leadership
Online MBA programs with a specialization in organizational leadership are designed to offer further education in business and organization theory for professionals who are already occupying leadership positions, and to academically prepare those who aspire to occupy such positions in the future. Just like a traditional online MBA program, an online MBA in organizational leadership focuses on learning and cementing business leadership skills, but using a slightly different approach.
The curriculum of online MBA programs in organizational leadership includes many aspects of business practice, such as financial reporting, marketing management, data analytics, and organizational leadership, with a strong emphasis on personal approaches to business interactions and person-to-person skills, such as collaboration skills, ethics, communication and coaching. This degree may pave the way for professional paths in various industries.
Popular career options for graduates in this field include, among others, sales director, training director, HR director, project team leader, management consultant, human resources director, organizational management consultant, and executive coach.Back to Top
MBA in Public Administration
An online MBA in public administration helps students prepare to solve problems related to business administration and practice. These programs focus on advanced business skills as they pertain to the organization of public sector enterprises. Students graduating from an online MBA in public administration program may pursue work in fields such as criminal justice, business management, or public administration.
Job opportunities and possible positions might also include police chief, prison warden, court clerk and tax assessor. Online MBA in public administration programs will generally include coursework in finance management, human resources management, information management, and organizational theory. Classes cover subjects like business relations, public budgeting, enterprise management, public service ethics, public finance, public policy, statistics, and research methods. These courses aid students in understanding how business and economic concepts apply to public organizations.
As with most master degree programs, applicants are usually expected, and in some cases required, to have some work experience. Applicants who haven't worked in business or government prior to applying for an online MBA in public administration program may be encouraged to work in an internship to gain relevant work experience.Back to Top
MBA in Technology Management
Online MBA programs focused on technology management prepare students to become executives in industries in the technology sector. Graduates holding a degree in this field might go on to become chief technology officers, information systems managers, computer system analysts, or occupy other high-level technology-related positions.
Online technology management programs teach students how to enhance business growth by implementing new technology and digital transformation. Students will take core MBA courses, such as marketing, finance and accounting, as well as technology-focused courses. The curriculum includes database management courses, featuring topics like data mining and database architecture; management technology courses, where students can learn about managerial economics, costs and operations of market, IT project management and technical operations strategies; and technology innovation courses, which present the processes by which companies run research and develop new technologies.Back to Top
Comprehensive List of AACSB Accredited Online Schools - MBA Degrees ( 186)
- Occupational Outlook Handbook. Bureau of Labor Statistics of the US Department of Labor. Accessed May 14, 2018. http://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/human-resources-managers.htm#tab-2.
- Occupational Outlook Handbook. Bureau of Labor Statistics of the US Department of Labor. Accessed May 14, 2018. http://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/financial-managers.htm#tab-2
- Online Master of Business Administration. Texas A & M University Corpus Christi. Accessed March 31, 2018. http://online.tamucc.edu/Programs/1091/master-business-administration
- Master of Business Administration. Boise State University. Accessed March 31, 2018. http://degree.boisestate.edu/Programs/1155/Master-of-Business-Administration
- Master of Business Administration. University of Cincinnati. Accessed March 31, 2018. http://businessonline.uc.edu/Programs/1176/master-business-administration
- Master of Business Administration. University of Michigan Dearborn. Accessed March 31, 2018. https://umdearborn.edu/cob/mba-program/
- Master of Business Administration Degree. Texas A & M University Kingsville. Accessed March 31, 2018. http://www.tamuk.edu/cba/Grad_Studies/index.html
- Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Frequently Asked Questions. West Texas A&M University. Accessed March 31, 2018. http://www.wtamu.edu/academics/mba-faq.aspx
- MBA Studies. Tennessee Tech University. Accessed March 31, 2018. https://www.tntech.edu/cob/mba/


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The presidential election campaign fund checkoff appears on US income tax return forms as the question Do you want $3 of your federal tax to go to the Presidential Election Campaign Fund?
Originally $1 and implemented in 1966[1] as a start to the public funding of elections, this money provides for the financing of presidential primary and general election campaigns and national party conventions. Beginning with the 1967 tax year, individual taxpayers were able to designate $1 to be applied to the Presidential Election Campaign Fund. Both the Republican and Democratic nominees in the general election receive a fixed amount of checkoff dollars. Nominees from other political parties may qualify for a smaller, proportionate amount of checkoff funds if they receive over five percent of the vote. The national parties used to receive funds to cover the costs of their national conventions. Matching funds are also given for primary candidates for small contributions. The campaign fund reduces a candidate's dependence on large contributions from individuals and special-interest groups. This program is administered by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
Requirements to be declared eligible include agreeing to an overall spending limit, abiding by spending limits in each state, using public funds only for legitimate campaign-related expenses, keeping financial records and permitting an extensive campaign audit.
Checking the box does not change the amount of an individual's tax or refund. $3 of your tax money is then designated to go to this fund rather than the regular pool. The amount of the money in this pool is determined by how many people check the box.
Primary election
The federal government will match up to $250 of an individual's total contributions to an eligible candidate.
Only candidates seeking nomination by a political party to the office of President are eligible to receive primary matching funds. In addition, a candidate must establish eligibility by submitting to the FEC proof that at least $5,000 was raised in each of at least 20 states. Only a maximum of $250 per individual applies toward the $5,000 threshold in each state.
The spending limit increases every cycle due to inflation. The FEC estimates that the limits for the primary election will be $40.9 million, of which a candidate must abide by state limits of 65.4 cents per person of voting age population in a state, or $817,800, whichever is greater.[2] Certain fundraising expenses (up to 20 percent of the expenditure limit) and legal and accounting expenses incurred solely to ensure the campaign's compliance with the law do not count against the expenditure limits.
Once they have established eligibility for matching payments, Presidential candidates may receive public funds to match contributions from individual contributors, up to $250 per individual. The contributions must be in the form of a check or money order, although with the Internet, credit cards are also eligible as they can be tracked. Contributions from political committees and cash contributions are ineligible.
Eligible candidates may receive public funds equaling up to half of the national spending limit for the primary campaign, although because of the donors that give up to the $2,300 limit, they generally raise much more money than they receive in matching funds.
In 2008, many of the top candidates chose not to accept the primary matching funds. Tom Tancredo,[3] John Edwards,[4] Chris Dodd,[5] Joe Biden,[6] Dennis Kucinich,[7] and Duncan Hunter[8] qualified for and elected to take public funds in the primary. John McCain qualified[9] for public funds in the primary, but later decided to reject them.[10] Barack Obama declined public funds for both the primary and the November election.
General election
The Presidential nominee of each major party (one whose candidate received more than 25% of the vote in the previous election) may become eligible for a public grant of $81.78 million (if the election were held in 2007). To be eligible to receive the public funds, the candidate must limit spending to the amount of the grant and cannot accept private contributions for the campaign. After the conventions, candidates raise funds for general election legal and accounting compliance funds (GELACs), which are to exclusively to pay for legal and accounting expenses for the campaign. They can also pay for recounts, since that is considered a "winding down" expense allowed under regulations.[11] These expenditures are not subject the above limit. However, in 2007, the FEC ruled that up to 5% of broadcast advertising can be paid for using GELACs, since that is time nominally spent on the required disclaimers under the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act, namely I approve this message.[12]
In addition, candidates may spend up to $50,000 from their own personal funds. Such spending does not count against the expenditure limit.
Minor party candidates and new party candidates may become eligible for partial public funding of their general election campaigns. (A minor party candidate is the nominee of a party whose candidate received between 5 and 25 percent of the total popular vote in the preceding Presidential election. A new party candidate is the nominee of a party that is neither a major party nor a minor party. This includes most "independent" candidates, because they run on a token party line.) The amount of public funding to which a minor party candidate is entitled is based on the ratio of the party's popular vote in the preceding Presidential election to the average popular vote of the two major party candidates in that election. A new party candidate receives partial public funding after the election if he/she receives 5 percent or more of the vote. The entitlement is based on the ratio of the new party candidate's popular vote in the current election to the average popular vote of the two major party candidates in the election.
Although minor and new party candidates may supplement public funds with private contributions and may exempt some fundraising costs from their expenditure limit, they are otherwise subject to the same spending limit and other requirements that apply to major party candidates.
In 1977, about 29% of taxpayers checked off the box to contribute $3 of their taxes towards the fund. The level dropped to 19% by 1992, and dropped further to only 6% in 2013. Two reasons cited for the decline are an erroneous belief that donations increase tax liability, and a general apathy toward the political process.[13]
Re-assignment of funds
The portion of the checkoff that formerly went to pay for party conventions was diverted to pay for pediatric research in 2014, with the passage of the Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act.[14]
The Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act (H.R. 2019; 113th Congress), which was passed into law on April 3, 2014, diverts the money in the Presidential Election Campaign Fund which was earmarked for party conventions, to pay for research into pediatric cancer through the National Institutes of Health.[15][16] The total funding for research would come to $126 million over 10 years.[16][15] As of 2014, the national conventions got about 23% of their funding from the Presidential Election Campaign Fund.[17]
See also
- ^ https://www.finance.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/SPrt301.pdf . Retrieved 27 October 2017.
- ^ "Presidential Spending Limits 2007". Federal Election Commission.
- ^ "Tancredo Second Presidential Candidate Declared Eligible for Primary Matching Funds in 2008 Race". Federal Election Commission. 2007-09-12. Archived from the original on 2008-09-16.
- ^ "Edwards Third Presidential Candidate Declared Eligible for Primary Matching Funds in 2008 Race". Federal Election Commission. 2007-11-01. Archived from the original on 2008-09-16.
- ^ "Dodd Fourth Presidential Candidate Declared Eligible for Primary Matching Funds in 2008 Race". Federal Election Commission. 2007-11-27. Archived from the original on 2008-09-16.
- ^ "Biden Fifth Presidential Candidate Declared Eligible for Primary Matching Funds in 2008 Race". Federal Election Commission. 2007-12-04. Archived from the original on 2008-09-16.
- ^ "Kucinich Sixth Presidential Candidate Declared Eligible for Primary Matching Funds in 2008 Race". Federal Election Commission. 2007-12-20.
- ^ "Hunter Seventh Presidential Candidate Declared Eligible for Primary Matching Funds in 2008 Race". Federal Election Commission. 2007-12-20.
- ^ "McCain First Presidential Candidate Declared Eligible for Primary Matching Funds in 2008 Race". Federal Election Commission. 2007-08-28. Archived from the original on 2008-09-16.
- ^ Jim Kuhnhenn (2008-02-11). "McCain turns down public matching funds for primary". Associated Press. The Arizona Republic.
- ^ "Advisory Opinion Number 2004-35" (PDF). Federal Election Commission. 2004-09-30.
- ^ "Legal Center and Democracy 21 File Comments on Draft AO 2007-09". Legal Center Weekly Report. 2007-07-27. Archived from the original on 2009-04-29.
- ^ Ellis, Blake (2014-04-11). "The real story behind the $3 tax checkoff box". CNN.
- ^ "Congress Actually Passed Funding For Cancer Research Today, Here's How". The Huffington Post. 2014-03-11.
- ^ a b Gibson, Caitlin (2014-11-14). "Federal pediatric medical research act named for Gabriella Miller". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2016-04-12.
- ^ a b "H.R. 2019: ESTIMATED BUDGETARY EFFECT OF H.R. 2019, THE KIDS FIRST RESEARCH ACT OF 2013, AS INTRODUCED ON MAY 16, 2013" (PDF). Congressional Budget Office. 2013-05-17. Retrieved 2016-04-12.
- ^ Hooper, Molly K. (2014-01-30). "Convention wipeout coming soon?". The Hill. Retrieved 2016-04-12.
External links
- Public Funding of Presidential Elections
- The $3 Tax Checkoff
- Taxpayers Can Designate One Dollar of Their Taxes to Help Fund Presidential Elections
- Leading Tax Software Firms Alter Their Presidential Fund Check Off Questions to Promote Fair, Informed Choices at the Wayback Machine (archived February 22, 2006)
- The Presidential Election Campaign Fund and Tax Checkoff: Background and Current Issues at the Wayback Machine (archived April 14, 2008)


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One the of the hallmarks of Young Life is what we call Contact Work. This is the idea that we go to where kids are. We don't typically build buildings or count on events to build relationships with kids. Instead we go where they are, be it the game, after school, at work, or the coffee shop.
We do this for two main reasons. We do it because it's effective. When we build relationships with kids they are more likely to take what we say seriously. Besides the truth is, that we want to be there when it counts, and you never know when that will be. So it's better just to be there to begin with.
But perhaps the main reason we do it is that we believe it demonstrates Jesus to kids. Most religions are about us getting to God. Christianity, at it's core, is about God coming to us. Jesus didn't stay in His comfort zone. He left that to come after us. We want kids to see us do that for them. We want them to know that they are worth coming after, worth spending time with, worth showing up for. We think they're worth it, and so does Jesus.


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Children's activities
We run the following free drop-in activities for young children:
- Rhymetime: Songs and rhymes with instruments for babies and toddlers on: Tuesdays from 10am - 10:30am
- Wiggle & Jiggle: Songs, rhymes, dancing and stories for toddlers over 18 months on: Tuesdays 11am - 11:30am
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Enjoy writing? Ever dreamt of being an author? Then why not join our creative writing group for adults. The group meets on the last Friday of every month at Purley Library from 10:30am - 12noon. Hope you can come.
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Meet on the last Thursday of every month from 10am-12noon. If you like knitting, stitching and catching up with friends this is the group for you. Beginners are welcome.
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Are you interested in discovering more about your ancestors by taking a journey into your past to build your family tree? If so you may like to learn how to use ancestry. Taster sessions will be held on Mondays at 10:45 - 11:45am, to book a session please contact Purley Library.
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Active in London and abroad since 2011, Le Gazhikane Muzikante play traditional and beautiful folk songs from South Eastern Europe and the Mediterranean area, under the direction of singer and guitarist Antonio Riva.
All the songs are performed in their original language, illustrating a varied repertoire of around 10 languages, including various dialects of the Romani Gypsy language. The band will play distinctive and passionate musical interpretations and choral arrangements, characterised by a beautiful Eastern folk sound.
The band has performed both nationally and internationally and will also represent the linguistic diversity of South Eastern Europe at the upcoming Bloomsbury Festival 2016.
Le Gazhikane Muzikante released their first album "Jekh Duj Trin Shtar"—which will be on sale during the concert.
Entry is free and music will start from 8pm
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Interstate 81: Limited invitations for talk of tunneling beneath Syracuse.
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I bumped into a guy I know in downtown Syracuse the other day. He told me he was on his way to an informational meeting being thrown by the state Department of Transportation that would give an overview of four possibilities for turning Interstate 81 into a tunnel that would go beneath downtown Syracuse.
My immediate assumption was: This has to be an open public meeting. Come on. They were inviting dozens of people from the community, this guy told me, to take a look at a few visions for tunneling under the city - one of the most tantalizing and debated aspects of the eventual decision on how to replace, or rebuild, the old interstate bridges in Syracuse.
But the meetings were not public, even though many "stakeholders" were invited. My feeling of disbelief was only magnified when my colleague, Teri Weaver, did a piece outlining who was asked to attend two invitation-only "working groups" convened this week about I-81:
There were developers and grocers and government planners and university administrators and school officials and historians and ministers and labor leaders and businesspeople and on ... all told, to my count, somewhere in the area of 70 women and men.
There was not, however, full public access - which also meant no access for reporters, which really means there was no access for you.
And I will make this guess: You have some interest in what happens to Interstate 81.
So I called Bob Freeman, executive director of the state's Committee on Open Government, who said the state had the legal right to close the meetings. Unless there's a quorum of officials from a particular government body in the room - with the power, in total, for making a legal decision on the spot - it is permissible to close a meeting, Freeman said ...
"For better or worse," he added.
Yet Freeman said he's always wondered about these decisions, for a simple reason: If you shut out the media from such a session, and you've got a crowd of that many people in attendance, and someone leaves who offers an angry or inaccurate second-hand impression to reporters or the community at large ... then he wonders if you risk endangering whatever long game or purpose you had in mind in the first place by closing the meeting.
The state is planning a full and open presentation, on May 1, on 16 different options for I-81. Still, my perspective is this: Beyond all argument, we're closing in on one of the great physical policy decisions of the young century for Central New York. Why not just hold the meeting in a place where you could allow invited guests close access to the presentation, and then allow the general public to come in and watch quietly from general seating? Doesn't that accomplish every possible goal?
With a question that will have immediate impact on almost every individual in this region - not to mention all the travelers passing through this town - why take a halfway step toward transparency, when doing the whole shot hardly seems as if it would be that big a deal?
Forgive me, but I've got to say it:
This is tunnel vision.
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Fresh flavor fast: courgette, feta and mint frittata
Ingredients (serves 2)
- 1 tbsp peanut oil
- 1 shallot, cut into thin rings
- 1 courgette/zucchini, coarsely chopped
- 6 eggs, beaten
- 100 g / 3.5 oz feta
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper
- A few fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
Heat the oil in the pan. Sauté the shallot until transparent. Add the courgette/zucchini and cook for a few minutes. Add the eggs and cook over a low heat until they start to set. Crumble the feta over the mixture and continue to cook for a few minutes. Season with oregano, salt and pepper. Sprinkle with finely chopped mint.


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Photo and text by Mirella Kaloglou and Panos Diotis
Super Bowl snacks? From a Greek couple living in Greece? Really? How come? Well, there are two reasons for this:
The first -and the most important one- is that Super Bowl is a very big thing for all our friends in the States. We totally get that, it's a great tradition and much like in Thanksgiving, friends and/or family will enjoy lots of good food and have some laughs while celebrating the game on the screen. It's actually a wonderful idea!
The second reason for this article is that a similar thing takes place here in Europe as well, in the Champions League Final, or any other major football event, such as the UEFA European Championship or the FIFA World Cup. The difference is, there's no great big tradition about it here like in the Super Bowl. People may get together to see the game at a friend's (or family's) house, but it's not happening in a really massive scale. People may also gather in public places, such as central squares and watch the game at a big city screen as well.
In both sides of the Atlantic however, we both want to enjoy a game while having some great snacks! Anyone likes to have another excuse (like we all really need any) to taste some yummy food, drink a few beers or some wine and have a great time with friends and family!
So, we put together 5 delicious recipes for dips/spreads from our blog, which you really need to think about before your Super Bowl party!
They're all Greek or Greek style dips and spreads and are perfect to serve with grilled meats or veggies! You can also serve them as a starter with some crackers, broiled bread slices, bread sticks, French fries or celery and carrot sticks!
The advantage of making those dips is that you can make them ahead! They will actually taste better if you chill them overnight and take them out right before you serve them!
Choose any of those, and your guests will love you for that! Are you going to another house for the game? Make some of those ahead (the previous evening), give them a quick stir in the next day and take them with you. Your hosts will appreciate it!
So here's our yummy dips and spreads list:
Perhaps the most popular Greek appetizer worldwide, this can be used as condiment for grilled pork, gyros, lamb, grilled or fried vegetables. It's also amazing with French fries or toasted bread or rusks.
Did we mention that it's SUPER EASY to make this? Yep! You can make this even right before the game, and even though the flavors won't have developed that much, it will still taste delicious!
And there's another great advantage for using this: It's SUPER HEALTHY! All the ingredients are good for your body, so you won't have any guilt for eating lots of it:)
Click here for the recipe [1]
2. Garlicky beet and Greek yogurt spread (Pantzarosalata) [2]
If you liked tzatziki above, but you want to serve something more interesting in terms of looks and texture, then make this spread instead: Pantzarosalata!
Equally healthy (perhaps even more than tzatziki, due to the antioxidants from the beets), this is a delicious dip, which is served mostly in the winter, when the beets are fresh. You can also use canned beets however, and make this all year round.
You can serve this with grilled meat, grilled or fried veggies, rusks, toasted bread, bread sticks or even crackers.
You'll love the flavors in this dip, and its vivid purple color is definitely going to make everyone want to try it out!:)
Click here for the recipe [2]
3. Creamy, garlicky roast pepper dip [3]
Yes. We know. There are tons of roast pepper dips and spreads out there. Why should you try that one? For two reasons.
The first one is that in this recipe, you will find out how you can actually use a fresh pepper, roast it, and make the spread. If you do that, the dip will be so much tastier!
Even if you opt out though and buy a jar with roast peppers, there's second reason to try that one: we used both cream cheese AND Greek yogurt and the texture of this dip...well it's really something you should try out!
The flavors from the garlic and the smoked paprika take this dip to a whole new level. We actually got a lot of amazing comments from people who tried that one out, so we really think you should serve this in your Super Bowl party!
You can serve this with bread sticks, rusks, toasted bread, French fries or carrot and celery sticks (if you prefer a healthier option). It's the perfect party appetizer; we guarantee there won't be any of it left on the bowl:)
Click here for the recipe [3]
4. Homemade eggplant dip (Melitzanosalata / Greek style Baba Ganoush [4]
Baba ganoush is one of the most popular dishes of the Middle Eastern cuisine, and rightfully so. It's amazing how many delicious variations there are for this yummy dish. Greece may not be located in the Middle East, but has many influences in its cuisine from there.
This resulted in many Greek versions of the same dip, all called Melitzanosalata (literally meaning eggplant "salad").
In this recipe, we made a creamier version than the traditional melitzanosalata; we added mayonnaise. The result was a smoother in texture dip wichwas way better than the chunkier traditional one. Plus, we added mustard which enhanced the flavor!
If you like baba ganoush, make sure to try that one out! It'll be the hit of the party!
And it's really not hard to prepare this, all you have to do is broil or bake eggplants (to make them soft). When ready, you simply mix the ingredients in a food processor and you're good to go!
Click here for the recipe [4]
5. Creamy, spicy hummus with Greek yogurt and Paprika Pita Chips! [5]
Are you looking for a quick, make ahead dip recipe? Look no further:) This delicious creamy hummus with garam masala and Greek yogurt is really something else! Whenever we make and serve this, we know it'll be devoured within a few minutes! And it's always much better if you make this the evening before! Chill overnight and it will allow the flavors to develop, making this even yummier!
If you don't have garam masala or can't find it, click here [] and check at the Tips section to see how you can make some at home. Store it in a jar in a dry place, and you'll be using it in stews, soups and many many more dishes!
The paprika pita chips are also extremely easy to make, so it's highly likely that you'll be using them often as a snack after you read this recipe:) Oh, did we mention that those pita chips are also fantastic with ANY of the aforementioned dips?
Click here for the recipe [5]
Have an amazing, yummy Super Bowl Sunday! xo


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DES MOINES, IA (readMedia)-- State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald announced today that the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt had another successful year at the Iowa State Fair. "Over 8,000 claims of unclaimed property were discovered, totaling over $2 million," said Fitzgerald. "The largest treasure found during this annual event was $41,084.96. This was certainly an exceptional year for our booth at the Iowa State Fair."
The Great Iowa Treasure Hunt database contains the names of more than one million accounts from individuals all over the state. The program has returned over $149 million in unclaimed property to more than 371,000 people since Fitzgerald created it in 1983. The money in the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt could be from forgotten or inactive savings/checking accounts, utility refunds or deposits, uncashed insurance benefit checks, lost stock and dividends or abandoned safe deposit box contents. When persons do not respond over an extended period of time through regular mailings from banks and corporations, the money is reported to the state treasurer's office.
For more information about the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt, please visit the website at greatiowatreasurehunt.com or contact the office via email to email@example.com. Treasure hunters may also write to State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald, Great Iowa Treasure Hunt, Lucas State Office Building, Des Moines, IA 50319.


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It's back! The Bad Dog Summer Party!
9-10pm: photo booth, Neal Brothers #snackbuffet & some special surprises!
10pm: Gala event hosted by Craig Anderson featuring performances by improvisers from our season so far, a sneak peek at what's coming up next, some special awards & recognitions, and.... DRUMROLL.... our big2014-15 season announcement.
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Stephen Colbert Gets His Super Pac, With Conditions
Stephen Colbert's open-ended comedic examination of nation's bizarrely complex campaign finance system got a boost Thursday from the Federal Election Commission which approved his request to use his Comedy Central show on behalf of his political action committee.
Draft versions of the FEC's approval are on its web site. (Based on an Associated Press story, the first draft which contains conditions was approved.)
The bottom line is that the comedian can use his Colbert Report show as a vehicle to promote his super PAC, which will be able to raise unlimited amounts of money (that's what makes it so super.)
Colbert won't need to disclose his show's coverage of the committee for the FEC, for instance. Ads created by his comic writers that are paid for by the PAC and shown on his show wouldn't have to be disclosed either.
But certain actions by Viacom, Comedy Central's parent company, would need to be disclosed as in-kind contributions.
If Viacom produces ads that its distributes beyond the Colbert Show, for example, those would need to be reported as in-kind contributions.
Colbert has done something remarkable. By turning an element of the nation's campaign finance system into a running joke, he's made many people pay attention to it for the first time.


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It's not often that people get to do their dream job. Often, there are compromises, subtle stains in the perfect picture you've painted of your future self. This is not necessarily a bad thing; often times the things we have to do, make us love the things we get to do even more. I admire the people who make the leap, and put forth the gumption to play their hand at fate. For Lance Jeschke, he's done it twice. He began touring with his band after high school, and kept up with the non-stop lifestyle for nearly twenty years. This background in the music business gave Jeschke a proficient business sense, which combined with his passion and talent, has launched his career as a visual artist.
Jeschke creates vibrant, colorful works that spawn from a deep, imaginative love within. Coming from a line of artists in the family, Jeschke continues a tradition of expression and fortitude, no longer creating pieces for himself, but to support his own family. Jeschke is a Royal Talens ambassador, and has shown his work in Europe. His career has progressed at such a rate due to his dedication to both his family and his craft, and can serve as inspiration to anyone out there on the verge of making their own leap into the daunting unknown. ~Amy


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Jeans Couture DVD
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Sandra Betzina and Ron Collins teach the basics of stitching up a pair of couture jeans, including selecting the right weight fabric, needles, thread and interfacing; stitching real jeans seams, pockets, belt loops and reinforced hems; achieving flawless fly-front zippers (with options for button- and snap-fly fronts); and adding authentic details like rivets.
You loved her on HGTV's Sew Perfect, and now you can have Sandra come into your home through the magic of DVD's. Her friendly, down-to-earth manner makes learning fun and easy. Play the entire video or skip straight to the chapter you need.
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