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Want 20% of some of my erotic backlist AND off of Fight or Flight? Check out the sidebar for a link and discount code. This new store, eBook Eros, is also promoting marriage equality with a Free Books for Free States Drive. Check it out!
I finally caught up on Torchwood. I know! I can't believe it took me so long, either. But I was disappointed at first. They got too caught up, I thought, in all the medical repercussions of immortality. That kind of dark, dismal "what-if" isn't my kind of thing in the first place, and it got a bit draggy.
(General discussion, no spoilers ahead)
And then there was the flashback episode. *guh* John Barrowman does intense like nobody's business, and I thought the casting for his lover was fantastic. With a 10-episode arc, though, I'd have preferred they got to the action a little faster, and had more Gwen and Jack and less not-Gwen-and-Jack. And there were a few threads not cleanly tied up, but I think they'll be taking those into the next season, so that's okay.
The ending was kind of brilliant. Not that I couldn't see it coming, but the *way* it happened... And again, I just love Gwen and Jack! The way they deal with everything is awesome.
Speaking of brilliant... I'm loving Doctor Who this season! Some of the episodes have been haunting, lingering with me long after I watched them. The stand-alones have less impact and intensity, of course, but have still been great.
I have a new cover! Look over there, to the right. I kind of snuck it on here last week, then didn't post anything new so you had a reason to come see it. My other book cover should be ready soon. Super excited for these releases!
Remember, in order to entice you into my high-stakes worlds, I'm giving away free copies of my books so you can give me a try without risk! You just need to sign up for my newsletter (see the link at the right). I promise not to inundate you with e-mails, just the occasional announcement. But I'll be giving away a book a week for 6 weeks, and right now, the odds of winning are pretty good. :)
Football is back! I save this one for last so my non-football fans can tune out. New England pretty much started where they left off last year, with the same strengths on offense and weaknesses on defense.
I warned Tony Sparano. During the Dolphins admittedly impressive first drive, when he was celebrating a completed pass like they'd just won the AFC Championship, that if he blew his wad in the first quarter, it would be a really long game. But he did, and it was, and they really couldn't go the distance.
I am going to go into mourning when Wes Welker leaves the team. Bigger than after Superbowl 42. Yeah, I said it.
Oooh, I lied! Best for last! Entangled Publishing is making a big announcement tomorrow. Don't miss it!
This blog was originally titled "Indulge Yourself: Read what you want, watch what you want, and live a life that makes you happy" because that's what I write about here. But as author Natalie J. Damschroder, aka NJ Damschroder, who writes romantic adventure and YA adventure—heart-pounding fiction with kick-ass heroes and heroines who fall in love while they save the world (or at least one small part of it), it seemed prudent to bring this blog into my author world. Thanks for visiting!
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Captain Jack (no, the other one), The Doctor, and Other Stuff
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Mae's Minions Brings in over $10,000 at recent Step Up for Down Syndrome Event
Featured image courtesy of Amanda Kern. Event photos courtesy of Kathleen Lightsey.
Featured image courtesy of Amanda Kern. Event photos courtesy of Kathleen Lightsey.
April 1, 2018 Significant Changes in ABLE Law Removal of Medicaid Recovery The Florida legislature took the first steps this session to amend Florida ABLE statutes and remove Medicaid recovery from ABLE United accounts. This change would treat those with ABLE accounts in the same manner as those without ABLE accounts when it comes [...]
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On Saturday, April 28, 2018, Attorney Carla Smith participated in the Orange County Bar Association's Wills for Heroes event. Attorney volunteers from various firms in the area gathered at Orlando Legal to prepare free wills and offer estate planning information for Orange County first responders and veterans. Thank you to Carla for volunteering for this worthwhile [...]
Catherine Davey, a longtime estate planning probate lawyer and expert on special needs trusts in Maitland, has combined her decades of career experience with her personal passion to advocate for… Read more
Congratulations to Catherine Davey for receiving a pro bono merit award for the upcoming Inaugural Ninth Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Awards and Recognition Ceremony. The ceremony will be held on October 20, 2017 at the Orange County Courthouse.
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On February 11, 2017 Catherine Davey, Founder of There's No Down Side, was honored by the Down Syndrome Association of Central Florida at the Florida Down Syndrome Conference. She was the recipient of the Lynda Pollack, MD, Advocacy Award. This award recognizes outstanding advocacy to the benefit of the Down syndrome community.

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To change a flat tire, you need a few tools. Be sure to review your owner's manual on how to fix a flat. The items you should keep in your car are a jack, lug wrench, spare tire, spray lubricate, flashlight with batteries, and tire chocks.
Lug nuts are on tight. Sometimes the lug wrench will not loosen them. Spraying a lubricant on them will help free the lug nuts. Before you jack up the car, you will want to chock it. Place the chocks in front of and behind the wheels. This will prevent the vehicle from rolling. If you do not have tire chocks, large rocks or a log can be propped around the tires also.
Make sure you have a spare tire, and you know how to release it. Each vehicle is a little different. After a flat tire, it is a good idea to have all your tires inspected. Stop by Best Volvo of Rochester, conveniently located in Rochester, NY for an inspection and to pick up a new spare tire.


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Who is leading the housing campaign?
I am working on the early stages of a campaign around housing affordability. The issue arose in the context of the Credo community in the Melbourne CBD, where a wonderful diversity of people meet to share food and life throughout the week.
I have been part of this community for the last 7 years, and so I also know that many of us – perhaps even most of us – are sleeping rough, or forking out hundreds of dollars each week on dodgy rooms in boarding houses, or sleeping on friends' couches, or budgeting 60 per cent of our incomes on sub-standard private rental accommodation, or trapped in bad relationships because of the fear of homelessness.
In other words, the Credo community is seriously feeling the pain of the housing affordability crisis in Melbourne.
I am using a community organising approach to facilitate a response to the immense and abstract problem of housing affordability in Melbourne. Community organising is, broadly, the task of bringing people together for social change.
When I started this work, in August last year, I was very clear that my organising needed to begin with people who were feeling the pain of the housing affordability crisis most acutely. I have a strong conviction that it is people experiencing oppression who have the power and ability to shift the systems that are keeping them down, because it is only they who have a vested interest to do so. It is they who have within them the flame that is so critical for the blaze of social change – even if that flame is initially dampened by the voices that say they are no good, dependent and powerless.
We started with a group of about 20 of us, from Credo and beyond. We began by sharing stories of how the large and abstract issue of housing affordability was affecting us personally (a process known as 'consciousness raising'). We have been meeting monthly, and have formed into a solid group that has called itself 'Cassidy's Place'.
I expressed a vision of a housing affordability campaign that would be strategic, targeted and involving many other people in the community. The group affirmed a collective desire to build connections with many other groups and organisations, and work together to bring about real change.
I'm feeling excited that these connections are happening now. I can feel the momentum building towards something good as dedicated, passionate individuals from a bunch of organisations are wanting to band together to do something powerful.
As we are on the cusp of forming a coalition and my question is this: How do we form something broad and powerful – inclusive of NGOs, churches, community groups, trade unions, schools, local councils and private sector – while keeping the voices of the people who started this whole thing front and centre?
At the last Cassidy's Place meeting, we discussed this question. It is an unfortunate truth that often, or even usually, initiatives that are set up to help oppressed people end up marginalising those very people. The way to stop this dynamic is to ensure that the people being 'helped' are in control of the process; that they are, simultaneously, leading the process of 'helping'. However, it is challenging to pull this off, because, I have noticed, that people revert easily to the well-practiced social roles of the 'helped' or the 'helper'.
What Cassidy's Place decided to do was to continue meeting once a month just as Cassidy's Place: to share stories, reflect on how things are going, make plans. In addition, Cassidy's Place wants to host and embrace other allies in a separate space that is all about the coalition. The idea is that Cassidy's Place can retain its strength and identity as a group, in order to participate in a coalition with great confidence.
Will it work? I don't know yet! So stayed tuned…


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The Browning Library supports the school curriculum and provides access to information, technology and literature for all students. The Library houses over 9,000 print volumes, approximately 70 periodicals, 24 subscription databases indexing hundreds of publications, and a growing collection of DVDs, ebooks and audiobooks.
Students in Kindergarten through Grade Six visit the library on a weekly basis for instruction and to check out books. To support work on projects and research papers, Middle and Upper School teachers may arrange classroom visits to the library. The teachers and librarians collaborate to introduce the boys to specific print and electronic resources to assist their research.
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Windmills, tulips, cheese, lumps and wet feet, that is, can say what all foreigners of Netherlands. And you? Have you ever visited a mill or you run into chunks? And what can you say, tell about Netherlands?
In the vicinity of the Park Zijpersluis find numerous activities to discover the authentic Netherlands.
The Park Zijpersluis is located in the already 1553 laid dry polder Zijpe.
You will find more about these Zijperpolder in a small museum in Schagerbrug. (free admission) www.zijpermuseum.nl
Around the Park Zijpersluis is a series of polder mills. Windmills have found also a place on the North Holland Canal. Want you a polder mill visit, then you are welcome in the mill Museum Schermerhoorn. The operation of the mill is visually easy to track in this museum. The atmosphere around the life, work and life with the polder, which here perfectly presented.
A real ``stolpboederij´` characteristic of this area is situated opposite the Park Zijpersluis. While cycling around Park Zijpersluis, you encounter more cottages!
The guardian, the sleeper and the dreamers, are pieces of Youp van ' t HEK or the dykes that protect the Zijperpolder are? The answer to this question can be found (admission free) Museum (dijk te kijk) on the sea wall in Petten in the dike. After the visit to the Museum, it is a very short walk to the beach. After a walk on the beach, enjoy a refreshing cup of hot chocolate in Strandpavillion zee & zo.
Every Thursday which is West Frisian folklore in Schagen. There is also a regular weekly market. You want to know such people lived earlier, visit the Museum farm in Schagen.
The world's most famous, oldest and largest cheese market is in the summer months of every Friday morning in Alkmaar. Alkmaarder are called therefore kaaskoppen. If you want to learn more about traditional cheese and cheese-making visit the cheese Museum.
The Netherlands the best and oldest lump business is in Alkmaar, Netherlands.
Then we have the tulips! In April and early may, there to admire numerous Tulip fields in Zijpe. The world's largest contiguous flower growing area is located in the Zijpe!
Find more activities see: www.bloeiendzijpe.nl
Tip: See the flower mosaics in Breezand / Anna Paulowna on.
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Diggity's son Chris got married this weekend. We're still in Dallas wrapping up the celebration. It was a beautiful weekend - meticulously planned with all the details taken care of in advance so everyone could enjoy spending the day together. I had my camera at the rehearsal the night before and was able to take a few pictures I wanted to share:
My brother and nephew came to celebrate the weekend with us. We're so glad they were able to come. We love seeing them and they're a blast to hang out with. Plus, my brother was nice enough to play kid wrangler at several critical points during the weekend. We really appreciated his help. G-Man was one of the ring bearers, but once his rehearsal duties were complete, it was tough to keep him from running laps around the church. Luckily, he and M. got to play outside. They found some fire ants in that rock pile they are playing in below, but no harm was done.
Chris' sweet little cousin A. was the flower girl. She did an excellent job.
Her proud parents and little brother watching the rehearsal:
My view looking down parents' row:
It was a very special ceremony. That handsome officiant is Diggity's dad. He is a regional leader for our church in Canada and received permission to perform the ceremony in Texas. Chris was pretty excited to have his grandfather marry the two of them. It was a beautiful ceremony filled with advice for Chris and Heather.
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[ https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/ACE-90?page=com.atlassian.jira.plugin.system.issuetabpanels:all-tabpanel ] Bram de Kruijff closed ACE-90. ------------------------------ Fix Version/s: 1.0.0 Resolution: Fixed Bulk update to fix version 1.0 > Allow property substitution with the Configurator bundle > -------------------------------------------------------- > > Key: ACE-90 > URL: https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/ACE-90 > Project: ACE > Issue Type: New Feature > Reporter: Marcel Offermans > Fix For: 1.0.0 > > > The configurator currently monitors the "conf" directory for property files and publishes them in ConfigurationAdmin whenever they are created/modified. There are several property values that belong to different services that have (partly) the same values (a good example is the port number of the webserver, which appears in various URLs). It whould be nice if the configurator could read a set of global properties from a file and use those to substitute properties in other files. That way, things like a port and hostname can be configured once. Of course it would have to monitor that global property file and upon a change: > 1) figure out which of the global properties really changed value > 2) figure out in what .cfg files these properties are used > 3) update the appropriate ConfigurationAdmin configurations -- This message is automatically generated by JIRA. If you think it was sent incorrectly, please contact your JIRA administrators For more information on JIRA, see: http://www.atlassian.com/software/jira
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Lakeland & Arlington
Where Quality is a Way of Life.
Lakeland and Arlington's population has been growing at a rapid pace over the last decade, outpacing other communities in the region. The 2010 US Census shows that Arlington is the 2nd fastest growing community in the State of Tennessee with a 348% increase in population from 2000 to 2010. Recent growth in commercial construction has brought new restaurants, shops, and venues. Recreational amenities include 8 parks, multiple athletic fields, pedestrian paths, and nature trails.


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Check out the images I captured with University of Wisconsin Madison - First Wave scholar Gretchen Carvajal, after I was invited as a guest lecturer to UW-Madison's campus by professor Shawn Peters. While at UW-Madison I introduced the students to fine arts using Jay -Z's "Picasso Baby" lyrics as a catalysis to engage students. Groups of students were challenged to create their own Baby Picasso's based on the lyrical content of Picasso Baby. Can you identify the images from the lyrics?Read More
"Holy Hip Hop" Paintings
Icons from the world of hip-hop music were the subject of an exhibition at MOCAD in Detroit, MI. Holy Hip-Hop! New Paintings by Alex Melamid were on display at the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit from February 8 through April 20, 2008. I was able to visit this exhibit back when I was living in Detroit and I must say, I loved the work. The portraits had a Mone Lisa feel to them because of the medium used and the lighting quality displayed in the pieces, especially the 50 Cent piece.Read More
Picasso's Cubism Inspired by African Art - Picasso Baby
Picasso's introduction to the hip hop community during many of Jay Z's lyrics and most notably, his song, "Picasso Baby" is just the latest node in the constant cyclical nature of black artistry merged with mainstream art movements. . Nadeen Pennisi of Palm Beech State College identifies the specific inspirations for Picasso's first work of Cubism, Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, as copper covered reliquary figures from the Bakota (a.k.a. Kota) people of African state of Gabon and masks from the Dan people from the Ivory Coast. If not for Picasso's introduction to African Art, would Cubism exist?Read More


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There's plenty of magic in the season of Autumn; the leaves are changing colour and there's lots of festivities to enjoy. Yet, as with each season, there are things to be wary of when your cat or dog is out on adventures. At The Insurance Emporium, we care about the welfare of cats and dogs, that's why we've asked our pet health expert for some advice on the dangers pet owners should look out for over Autumn.
On the road…
When there's less daylight and colder weather, the traffic often gets heavier. Most road traffic accidents involving pets happen after dark, with younger animals most at risk. Unneutered pets are likely to roam – so you should consider getting your pet spayed or neutered! Car collisions commonly cause serious injuries in cats and dogs and, sadly, they're often fatal. If you have cats, keep them in after dark and consider putting a reflective collar on them if they live near busy roads. With dogs, keep them under control and make sure they can be seen when walking in the dark; take a torch, wear reflective clothing and put an LED light or a reflective collar or harness on your dog. Check out our blog on safe dog walking at night for more advice on this.
It's firework season!
As exciting as Bonfire Night is for us, fireworks can be very scary for pets and could cause stress-related problems. Dogs and cats often try to run away when they are spooked by loud bangs, which can lead to car accidents. Our recent infographic might help you keep pets calm when fireworks are going off. Aside from causing panic, there are other firework-related dangers for pet owners to look out for. Curious pets might sniff fireworks and dogs have been known to try to catch and play with them, which can lead to bad burns. Unlit fireworks can be potentially lethal to your pet because they contain heavy metals and toxic agents, such as potassium nitrate. What's more, your pet could face trauma or burns if hit by a shell. Your best bet is to get all your pets indoors before dark and try not to leave them on their own.
Glow on…
Glowsticks are popular for parties in Autumn but they can be toxic for pets. They contain a chemical called dibutyl phthalate which can irritate your pet's skin and eyes and, if they eat it, can cause them to froth at the mouth. If your pet has come into contact with this substance, you should contact your vet for advice. However, prevention is better than the cure, so it's best to just take steps to keep glowsticks away from your pets; whether that's hiding them somewhere cats and dogs won't find them, or just not buying them at all!
Acorns and conkers
While you might have fond childhood memories of conker fights and you may enjoy watching squirrels bury acorns, it's less fun if your pet eats either of these seeds! Conkers contain a toxin called aesculin, which can poison your dog if they eat them. Look out for such symptoms as abdominal pain, low grade neurological signs and vomiting and diarrhoea, which might contain blood. Conkers can also cause intestinal obstruction. Acorns contain tannic acid, which can cause vomiting and diarrhoea, abdominal pain and lethargy if your dog eats them. It can also damage your dog's liver and kidneys. If your pet eats acorns or conkers, it might be wise to get them to a vet as soon as you can!
Not mushroom for mistakes…
Just as eating wild mushrooms can be risky for you, the same applies to cats and dogs! Cats don't tend to eat mushrooms but dogs might. How these fungi affect your pet depends on the type consumed. Symptoms range from weakness, vomiting and diarrhoea to seizures and cardiovascular symptoms. If your dog has eaten a mushroom, get them to a vet immediately. Try to take a sample of the fungi your dog has eaten with you and be sure to wear gloves when handling it, just in case! Different types of mushroom are common in varying parts in the country, so it's worth doing your research to see if there are any potentially lethal mushrooms that you might encounter.
Knowing the risks your pet could face in Autumn goes a long way to avoiding any problems, so your furry friends can get on with enjoying their magical adventures! If you do think that your cat or dog has been affected by any of the things mentioned here, be sure to take them to the vet as soon as you can.
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Toxic nodular goiter
Toxic nodular goiter involves an enlarged thyroid gland. The gland contains areas that have increased in size and formed nodules. One or more of these nodules produce too much thyroid hormone.
Alternative Names
Toxic multinodular goiter; Plummer disease; Thyrotoxicosis - nodular goiter; Overactive thyroid - toxic nodular goiter; Hyperthyroidism - toxic nodular goiter; Toxic multinodular goiter; MNG
Toxic nodular goiter starts from an existing simple goiter. It occurs most often in older adults. Risk factors include being female and over 55 years old. This disorder is rare in children. Most people who develop it have had a goiter with nodules for many years.
Sometimes, people with toxic multinodular goiter will develop high thyroid levels for the first time. This mostly occurs after they take in a large amount of iodine through a vein (intravenously) or by mouth. The iodine may be used as contrast for a CT scan or heart catheterization. Taking medicines that contain iodine, such as amiodarone, may also lead to the disorder.
Symptoms are the same as those of an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism). However, the bulging eyeballs seen in Graves disease do not occur.
Symptoms may include any of the following:
- Fatigue
- Frequent bowel movements
- Heat intolerance
- Increased appetite
- Increased sweating
- Irregular menstrual period (in women)
- Muscle cramps
- Nervousness
- Restlessness
- Weight loss
Exams and Tests
A physical examination will show 1 or many nodules in the thyroid. There may be a rapid heart rate.
Other tests that may be done include:
- Serum thyroid hormone levels (T3, T4)
- Serum TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone)
- Thyroid uptake and scan or radioactive iodine uptake
- Thyroid ultrasound
Beta-blockers (propranolol) can control some of the symptoms of hyperthyroidism until thyroid hormone levels in the body are under control.
Certain drugs can block or change how the thyroid gland uses iodine. These drugs may be used to control the overactive thyroid gland in any of the following cases:
- Before surgery or radioiodine therapy occurs
- As a long term treatment
Radioiodine therapy may be used. Radioactive iodine is given by mouth. It then concentrates in the overactive thyroid tissue and causes damage. Some people, but not all, may need to take thyroid replacement afterwards.
Surgery to remove the thyroid may be done when:
- Very large goiter or a goiter is causing symptoms by blocking the airway
- Thyroid cancer is present
- Rapid treatment is needed
Outlook (Prognosis)
Toxic nodular goiter is mainly a disease of older adults, so other chronic health problems may affect the outcome of this condition. An older adult may be less able to tolerate the effect of the disease on the heart. However, the condition is often treatable with medicines.
Possible Complications
Heart complications:
- Heart failure
- Irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation)
- Rapid heart rate
Other complications:
- Bone loss leading to osteoporosis
Thyroid crisis or storm is an acute worsening of hyperthyroidism symptoms. It may occur with infection or stress. Thyroid crisis may cause:
- Abdominal pain
- Decreased mental alertness
- Fever
People with this condition need to go to the hospital right away.
Complications of having a very large goiter may include difficulty breathing or swallowing. These complications are due to pressure on the airway passage (trachea) or esophagus, which lies behind the thyroid.
When to Contact a Medical Professional
Call your health care provider if you have symptoms of this disorder. Follow the provider's instructions for follow-up visits.
To prevent toxic nodular goiter, treat hyperthyroidism and simple goiter as your provider suggests.
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While there is a large body of academic literature, both Australian and international, focused on tax policy issues, the scope of the Review meant that there were a number of issues where the available evidence was insufficient to allow the Australia's Future Tax System Review Panel to draw firm conclusions.
To help remedy this situation and to better inform debate, the Review Panel commissioned a series of analytical papers to explore significant tax and transfer policy issues.
Final papers are published below.
The views expressed in these papers are the views of the authors. In publishing these papers, the Australia's Future Tax System Review Panel is not endorsing them but is acknowledging that it considered them, along with views provided through other consultation activities, in forming its recommendations.
You may also be interested in viewing the papers and slideshows that were presented at the Melbourne Institute – Australia's Future Tax and Transfer Policy Conference held in June 2009.
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Simulating Policy Change Using a Dynamic Overlapping Generations Model of the Australian Economy - University of New South Wales
This paper covers economic modelling exploring long term interactions between policy options in relation to taxes, pensions and superannuation.
Small Medium Enterprises Total Tax Contribution Report - PriceWaterhouseCoopers
This study analyses the impact of Australia's taxation system on a sample of 50 Australian small to medium enterprises (SMEs) for the year ended 30 June 2008. The study looks at the taxes imposed on SMEs, the taxes collected by SMEs and the compliance costs incurred in relation to their taxation obligations. The study explores whether any relationship exists between the level of compliance costs borne and the size of SMEs.
Non-renewable resource taxation in Australia - ABARE research report
This report examines non-renewable resource taxation arrangements in Australia. The report suggests that given Australia's considerable economic demonstrated resources and continuing strong demand from China, future resource rents and hence resource taxation potential are likely to be substantial.
Housing Taxation and Transfers research study - Professor Gavin Wood, Associate Professor Miranda Stewart and Dr Rachel Ong
This report examines options for reform in the treatment of housing in Australia's tax and transfer system. In light of continuing concern about affordability, pricing, volatility and sustainability in Australian housing markets, the report examines Australia's tax rules against policy criteria of fairness, efficiency, simplicity and sustainability.
CGE Analysis of the Current Australian Tax System by KPMG Econtech
This study looks at the efficiency costs of Australia's major federal, state and local government taxes. The analysis was conducted by KPMG Econtech using the MM900 computable general equilibrium (CGE) model of the Australian economy.
The Impact of the Tax-Transfer System on Education and Skills in Australia by Andrew Leigh, Economics Program, Research School of Social Sciences, Australian National University
In this paper, Professor Andrew Leigh finds no significant evidence that more generous subsidies or lower tax rates on the rich have the effect of raising educational participation. This conclusion is based on a cross-country study Leigh undertook of 27 OECD countries
Longevity Management Issues for Australia's Future Tax System by Professor Michael Sherris & Associate Professor John Evans, Australian School of Business, The University of New South Wales
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Behavioural economics and complex decision making: implications for the Australian tax and transfer system by Andrew Reeson and Simon Dunstall, CSIRO
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Home Accounts Tips 2 - The cash Book
Sample Cashbook spreadsheet
Basic Cash Book
If you are starting a small business or just want to keep Home Accounts ,then you will need to keep records.
An essential part of your records will be your Cash Book.
This enables you to record the movement in your Bank Account, and is essential when carrying out a bank reconciliation.
A Cash Book can be kept manually or by using a computer .
I always use a computer program as any mistakes made when entering details can easily be rectified.
I personally use a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet(see example).
In my example you will see the following column headings :
Cash Received Section
Bank Balance Brought Forward - This is your bank balance at the point where you wish to start your business.
Date - This is the date when cash and cheques were paid in or a transfer received.
Banking Slip Number- This is available from your Pay In book.
Transfers From - This is the name of the person or company who has transferred amounts into your bank account,and should appear on your Bank Statement.
Cash Received - This is the total amount from your your Banking Slip or Transfer.
Cash Paid Out Section
Date - This is the date of Cheques issued or Direct Debits/Standing Orders(S/O)/Transfers Out.This can be found on your Bank Statement.
Cheque Number/Direct Debit/Standing Order/transfers Out - This is the Cheque number or details of the Direct Debits/Standing Orders/transfers Out.These can be found on your Bank Statement.
Payee - This is the name of the person or company that the payment was made to.
Amount - This is the amount of the payment.These can be found on your Cheque Book stub or Bank statement.
Balance Carried Forward - This is the balance after adding in the Cash Received and deducting Cash Paid Out.
You will see in my example that amount shown in red indicate that the account has Cash In Hand.
If the amount shown is in black then the account is Overdrawn.
Cash Book Spreadsheet
For those who use Microsoft Excel or similar software I have illustrated the Formats and Formulae that I used in my sample Cash Book.
You should refer to your own software Format and Formulae help sections as they may differ slightly.
Spreadsheet showing Formats and Calc Formulae
Cash Book Analysis
Having entered your Cheques/Direct Debits/Standing Orders/Transfers Paid Out into the Cash Book,the next step is to analyse them into further headed columns.
If you are a Vatable company then the first heading should be VAT.
Here is a list of typical headings :
2) Printing and Stationery costs
3) Car costs
4) Travel costs
5) Insurances
6) Product Material costs
7) Post and Packaging costs
8) Telephone costs
9) Internet and Web costs
10) Equipment Purchases
11) Equipment repairs
12) Equipment lease costs
13) Other Item costs
14) Check Total
15) Notes
The Totals of the analyse columns will then be posted into your Nominal Ledger.
The Nominal Ledger is the subject of a later Hub Page.
See my example of the Analysis area of the Cash Book
If you only require Home Accounts then the Cash Book Analysis can be used to create a basic Profit & Loss Report.This will be covered in a later Hub Page Article.
If you are a Vatable company with a reasonable Turnover you may find it more beneficial to use software programs such as Quickbooks or Sage.These programs may be more appropriate if you require Sales and Purchase Ledgers.
Just a note about VAT.
Most Supplier Invoices will show which Goods or supplies are Vatable.
When analysing a Purchase Invoice look carefully at the details as some items maybe Zero Rated.
In the case of Direct Debits/Standing Orders you should refer back to Original Documents/Agreements or Leases for VAT amounts that maybe included in the total.
Look out for my Hub Page article about Bank Reconciliations.
Thank you for reading this article.
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Banking Beyond Banks and Money pp 213-237 | Cite as
Are Transaction Costs Drivers of Financial Institutions? Contracts Made in Heaven, Hell, and the Cloud in Between
In 16th century Europe, the revolution in printing technology and increasing literacy in European cities created a positive shock to capital productivity. At the same time, the spread of Protestantism in Northern Europe induced individuals to honour contracts or risk exclusion from the Kingdom of God. Max Weber would argue that the religious institution of Protestantism, by dissuading defection from agreements, had allowed a new form of almost trustless exchange with strangers. Strict self-enforcing religious rules restrained individuals from opportunistic behaviour thus lowering the cost of monitoring and enforcing contracts. This led to increasing commerce and economic growth. A better capitalized, but less strict Catholic Southern Europe was unable to exert control and reduce contracting costs in the same way leading to less exchange. We argue that peer to peer technologies, such as Bitcoin, Blockchains, smart contracts, and peer-to-peer (P2P) legal platforms recall these historical evolutions. We anticipate that these technologies will reduce the cost of contracting, specifically with regards to contract monitoring and enforcement. Trustless exchange without some of the current intermediaries specializing in monitoring and enforcement technologies will have a significant impact on the financial system and its institutional structure. Moving beyond theory, this chapter discusses some of the major manifestations of technologies capable to strongly decrease the cost of contracting, and it proposes a certain class of models to explore how P2P technologies, and the concomitant reduction in transaction costs they will cause, can be expected to affect financial exchange.
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Gradually rising interest rates have yet to dent Americans' appetite for borrowing, with the total stock of new debt climbing to $13.3 trillion in the second quarter, continuing a gradual rise in household borrowing over the past four years.
Debts rose by $82 billion in the second quarter, driven by rising mortgage, credit-card and auto-loan balances, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's quarterly report on household debt and credit.
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By Father Dennis J. Billy, C.Ss.R.
Fourth in a series that explains the priesthood during the Church's Year of the Priest.
Since Jesus told His disciples not to call anyone on earth their father (Mt. 23:9), some of us may be wondering why we give our priests this title. The answer requires some explaining. We obviously do not call a priest "Father," in the same sense that Jesus called God "Abba, Father" (Mk. 14:36). God alone is our true Father. A priest is a father in another sense.
Today, we use the word "father" in a variety of ways. In addition to the biological father, it is not uncommon to hear people speak of a child's legal father or foster father or adoptive father or step-father. We call George Washington the father of our country because he was present at its very inception and did more than anyone else to secure its independence.
A priest is a father not in a biological or legal or patriotic sense, but in a spiritual sense. He is someone who has been entrusted by Christ and His Church with the spiritual welfare of the people he serves.
A priest exercises his spiritual fatherhood in any number of ways. When he baptizes, he immerses a person in the mystery of Christ's passion, death and resurrection and raises from the font a child of God "begotten of water and Spirit" (Jn. 3:5).
When he hears confessions, he looks upon the repentant sinner with the compassionate and merciful eyes of a loving father.
When he preaches, he breaks open God's Word and tells the people not what they wish to hear, but what they actually need to hear if they are to deepen their relationship with Christ. When he celebrates Mass, he stands in the place of Christ and provides spiritual food and nourishment for those in attendance.
When he anoints the sick and ministers to the dying, he fortifies others in their weakness and prepares them for the journey ahead that will bring them either back to health or to a new life beyond the pale of death.
As spiritual fathers, priests have many responsibilities that spill over into other areas of life. They guide, protect and nourish all those who are under their care, especially those who are defenseless and without a voice.
They look out for the needs of the poor and the marginalized, those who can no longer fend for themselves. They are deeply concerned for the well-being of those at the very beginning of life's journey and those at the very end. They stand up for the dignity of the unborn, the handicapped, the seriously ill and the aged.
A priest considers all human beings members of his family. He has given up the comforts of a wife and children to be a part of a different sort of family, one that goes beyond the ties of blood and is held together by bonds of spirit and a deep willingness to serve.
He needs our prayers for he has assumed many important responsibilities for which he must one day answer to God. To call him "Father" is not only a sign of respect, but also a reminder to him (and to us) of the dignity of his calling, the weight of his office, and the deep love he is called to bear for all God's children.
Father Dennis J. Billy, C.Ss.R., is the John Cardinal Krol Chair of Moral Theology at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary.
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Whilst you're drying take the time to polish your nails in a romantic color like Mind by http://www.sparitual.com/ which is an up to date matte formula in a champagne shade. If you like to be a little funkier try Snowcone by http://www.orly.com/ which is a gorgeous creamy pale blue colour and a break from the usual pinks and reds. Give them a few minutes to dry and then moisturise your body all over with a gentle, easily absorbed body milk like Emulsion Minerale by http://www.payot.com/
Now for your face I thought I'd show you a makeup that is very soft and romantic:
Start by preparing your skin with a primer that is lightweight and feels refreshing. I love Vincent Longo's Water Canvas Base/Primer http://www.vincentlongo.com/ as it has a cool water feeling and makes my skin feel like satin. Next use a base to even out your complexion, I always use Hourglass Fluid Veil http://www.hourglasscosmetics.com/ on all my clients and myself for it's amazing ability to look natural but give a flawless complexion. Next powder lightly with a superfine powder, try Mineral Essence Magic Finish Powder http://www.mineralessence.com/ it also comes in bronze for darker skins. For your eyes the trick is to keep it light and fresh. Take a liquid shadow, I use Stila http://www.stilacosmetics.com/ Silk Eyeshadow Wash in Kitten and blend it all over the lids and slightly into the crease. Let it dry (it won't budge when it does) and then line the upper lashline with a dampened fine eyeliner brush dipped in a dark brown shadow such as Emani Minerals http://www.emani.com/ High Performance Brow Filler and Eyeliner (as the name suggests it doubles as a brow shadow). Line the lower lashline with a shimmery eyeliner pencil in a taupe or cream shade, my favorite is the Jumbo Eye Pencil by Sephora in no. 5. Add 2 coats of thickening mascara in brown or black depending on your hair color - a good one is Anastasia Lash Lift http://www.anastasia.net/ .
The main focus of this look is the pink blusher, it needs to stand out to give that girly, coy romantic look so take your time and using a fluffy dome shaped blusher brush concentrate color on the apples of the cheeks, swirling gently until you get that radiant glow. I love Lorac http://www.lorac.com/ Baked Matte Satin Blush in Velvet Rope for it's gorgeous sheen.
Keep the lips simple by applying a tinted balm like Bloom's Lip Tint in Veil http://www.bloomcosmetics.com/ which has the advantage of keeping your lips soft but not gloopy - in other words kissable!
Don't forget about the skin your baring too, you want to keep that romantic glow going all over - sweep Benefit Body So Fine http://www.benefitcosmetics.com/ on your shoulders, decollete, arms and legs (or wherever your have skin showing) or Scott Barnes Body Bling http://www.scottbarnes.com/ if you have tanned or darker skin. Both give a shimmering glow and make your skin look like it is lit from within.
Finish your look by drying your hair with a lightweight gel for body, Fix It Gel by http://www.tedgibsonbeauty.com/ is great and then adding a few loose, soft curls with DeFabulous's Clipless Curling Iron http://www.defabulous.com/ . A quick spray of hairspray to keep it all in place and you can put your slinkiest outfit on and wow your man!
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Young people can participate in the Governing Body's versions of Dodgeball – yes, Dodgeball is a recognised sport! There will be opportunities to play for fun, or join the Worcestershire Virtue Empire Dodgeball club, and compete in local tournaments.
Self Defense and Martial Arts
Young people can learn to defend themselves using fundamental techniques and environmental awareness training.
Lifesaving and first aid skills
Young people can learn to save lives, using the help of bystanders and the surrounding environment, and learn how to handle a 999 telephone call. This can be taught in a hall or a swimming pool.
Delivery: Can be delivered as one off activity or series of workshops.
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Sarah von Dadelszen is like a lot of farming mums balancing the role of the farm, family and off-farm commitments. She finds herself taking on interesting governance roles in the primary industries as well as being a full time taxi driver, tennis coach and constant food provider to three busy boys aged 8, 12 and 14, and along with husband Sam, operates a 13,000 stock unit sheep and beef property and a 350 cow dairy farm near Takapau in the Central Hawke's Bay.
Growing up on a sheep and beef property in King Country, agriculture has always been a part of Sarah's life. On leaving school she headed to Massey University in Palmerston North where she gained a Degree in Agriculture. Originally wanting to get into the marketing side of the industry, Sarah instead became a consultant and then a Rural Bank Manager. While based in the Waikato Sarah met husband Sam who was also a Rural Bank Manager.
In 1998 Sam came back to run the farm, the fourth generation to do so. Sarah followed a little while later after managing to get a rural banking role closer to home. After doing this for 5 years, Sarah then came back to help with the farm when the two decided to start a family. With a team of dogs, Sarah loved being hands on. While this lessened once the children came along she still wanted to be involved in agriculture. It was during this time she started taking up opportunities to be involved in the sector off-farm.
Always one for making the most of opportunities, Sarah found herself being involved in community and governance roles which she really enjoyed. Starting out with the Central Hawkes Bay Consumer Power Trust, Sarah then got involved in the East Coast Beef Council. She later became the Chair of the NZ Beef Council and found herself involved in other governance roles including a term as an independent director of New Zealand Young Farmers and the Fonterra Shareholders Council.
"I've been really fortunate in Hawkes Bay that I have had the support from a lot of people in the industry who have put me forward for certain roles. It's all about getting involved and doing what you can. I have found by doing this I have got to know some really interesting and a lot of wonderful Agri-business leaders. It also helps at times not to have two bosses at home on the farm all the time!"
This approach has proved to work for Sarah, with many other interesting opportunities coming up along the way. She was a recipient of a Food and Agribusiness Marketing Experience scholarship studying markets in America, Europe, China and Japan. More recently she gained a deeper understanding of the intricacies of global agri-business through attending at the Stanford University Business School with a New Zealand Primary Industry New Zealand Leadership Group. "It all increases awareness beyond the farm gate so you know what is happening and can adapt your business accordingly. It creates its own opportunities and networks of people for us. That's huge."
Governance is something Sarah has relished. At first Sarah's philosophy was to say yes to all opportunities but now she is more considered with the roles she takes on to balance this part of her life with family and their farming business. "It is important to me to be available for every school trip - more so than taking on too many governance roles at this time. This means I can have a bit more flexibility when it comes to family and farm."
Currently, Sarah is a trustee of the Agricultural and Marketing Research and Development Trust (AGMARDT) and sits on the board as a Director for
Ballance Agri-Nutrients.
We certainly need strong passionate AgWomen, like you Sarah, to put their hands up for roles in governance in the primary industries. Helping to lead the way and determine the future directions of agriculture in New Zealand. Keep up the amazing work.


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The removal of Smart Connector on the upcoming iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus has reportedly disappointed fans as it could be proving a game-changing feature on the new flagship phone, stated by Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL).
Most of the followers of the Cupertino-based tech giant have been waiting for the official announcement of their next smartphone. Nevertheless,speculations are roaming on the internet while the details have only got from leaks.
It is noticed that the new reports from a reliable source of Japanese Mac Otakara blog claim that the Smart Connector will not be removed from the final iPhone 7 models.
Similarly, Forbes stated that earlier leaks claim the connector was part of the prototype for the upcoming smartphone from Apple.
However, for some users, the unfavourable change in iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus will be a serious matter and as per them, Smart Connector is a big thing.At the same time, it is acknowledged that it has been introduced by Apple in their iPad Pro range whereas Lightning port is allowed to provide transferring of data and power consistently & simultaneously.
For, the iPhone 7 was previously considered to have had the feature that is to be charged and connected to a Mac simultaneously, in addition to the Third-party keyboards which could also be used without the need for batteries.
Another significant change is that Apple could have withdrawn from the iPhone 7 development is a new design chassis. The company expected to stick with the current design scheme mostly found in the iPhone 6.
However, it did not disturb the fans' demand for the new phone and more fans are excited for the iPhone 7 compared to when the iPhone 6s was launched, a survey showed.
More features and smart attachments for the phone could have been added by The Smart Connector. But,just some of the devices that could have been made possiblewithMini-keyboards and portable hard drive compatibility.
According to Mac Rumors, there is also the possibility that Apple did not plan for a Smart Connector on the iPhone 7 while other features such as the waterproof capabilities, the headphone jack removal, new Touch ID sensors and new stereo speakers have been in contrast with speculations.
Wait is over! Apple could uncover the iPhone 7 at Worldwide Developers Conference or in any another live event.Now, the dependency is upon Fans whether they finally be able to know about having a Smart Connector or not and what the other features will they want?


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The following has be reported by IBM LTC:
Can not upgrade RHEL3 U1 to RHEL3 U2 via RHN
Hardware Environment: z800
Software Environment: rhel3 u1
Steps to Reproduce:
1. Install RHEL3 U1
2. Register with RHN
3. Run up2date -u
Actual Results:
Testing package set / solving RPM inter-dependencies...
There was a package dependency problem. The message was:
Unresolvable chain of dependencies:
pam 0.75-54 requires liblaus.so.1
Expected Results:
up2date would install all packages from channel.
Additional Information:
Did a find on liblaus.so.1
I believe this relates to the fact that up2date needs to be up2date'd
- the warning about this shows up in the graphical up2date, but not
the test one (which we are now aware of). Try up2dating up2date.
I was able to reproduce this locally with the rhnqa test environment:
s390 - able to do U1 -> U2 upgrade without dependency errors
s390x - U1 -> U2 upgrade has above dependency error "pam 0.75-54
requires liblaus.so.1"
I believe a workaround for this is to update up2date first (to
up2date-4.2.16-1) ... ie:
# up2date -u up2date
# up2date -u
That didn't help. I had to manullay install both variants of the laus-
libs packages. Once I did that I was able to do my upgrade from U1 to
U2. While this is a way around the problem it's not the solution.
Customers need to be able to this upgrade without an manual
Bob Johnson asked me to me to retest this. It is still not working.
There was a package dependency problem. The message was:
Unresolvable chain of dependencies:
pam 0.75-54 requires liblaus.so.1
This is the same as the original problem.
Brock, can you repro this locally, Bill still seeing a problem,
Originally when I tested updating up2date didn't help. When I reran
this test last week I didn't do the update for up2date. I just ran
that and reran the up2date -u and all packages installed correctly.


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|ornament from last Christmas in Cabo!
Wednesday, December 14, 2016
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Let me say I am very thankful that we have a home this year and are getting ready to put up a tree and things. The last two years for the first time ever my kids didn't have a home and were not able to put up their tree and decorate like they have always … Continue reading Doing Without Yet Again
Keeping Secretes
Me and my friend J have been hanging out on father of the years day off. It gets me out of the house and a little break. We go shopping just to look around and get out of the house. She has gotten a few outfits why we were out for her trip she is … Continue reading Keeping Secretes
Dogs or Frogs?
The other day I posted about our dog having puppies. If you missed it or want to see the kids new buddy, you can read about it here First Day of School & New Puppies. Anyway to start with father of the year said all 3 were girls the night she had them. I didn't mess with … Continue reading Dogs or Frogs?
Sick Again
My little guy has only been in school since the 10 th of this month and he only went one day last week and none this week. He caught something already and brought it home. He had fever and couldn't go last week. Then he seemed find Friday and Saturday, we thought he was going … Continue reading Sick Again
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Thankful It's Over
It's been a very long day, who am I kidding it's been a long week. I spend a big part of if dreading today. I feel so wore out when I have hardly done anything today. Just dealing with my mom dose it to me in a manner of minutes every time. Knowing that I … Continue reading Thankful It's Over
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As I am packing up for what is sure to be a cold and windy bridal session this afternoon, I have a few tips for the bride to be to consider during her bridal portraits.
1. Wear your makeup heavier than usual, so that it will have an impact. As a bride myself, I was uncomfortable with this at first, but with great blending and false eyelashes my heavy makeup looked very glamourous in person and pretty natural in photos.
2. Now is your chance- If you want to do something crazy, a belt, hat, fur coat or even a leather jacket now is the time. Your wedding day will be so busy you most likely won't get a chance to try a whole lot of fun and creative photos, so your bridal photos are a great chance.
3. Be yourself. Just take a deep breath, and relax, remember to keep your posture straight but not stiff, and have fun with it!!
4. If you want to protect your shoes, and be comfortable you might want to save the shoe shots for your wedding day. If the hemline of your gown is long, you won't see the shoes anyway, so go ahead and wear something comfortable for your bridal portraits. Although, one exception is if your body silhouette changes drastically in your gown with and without heels do a trial run when you go for your final fitting.
5.Tell Your Photographer what you want. It might be simply that you want to look thinner, or as complicated as a replica of your mom's bridal portrait. You might want fashion, inspired, sexy or very traditionally styled portraits but your photographer will never know unless you share your ideas. As a wedding photographer, I thrive off of my clients ideas, they give me new inspiration to create things I would not have normally and challenge me to learn and try new things.
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Since a hungry rabbit eats anything, there are no truly rabbit-resistant plants. However, daffodils, daylilies and columbines are rarely nibbled by rabbits, says gardening expert Marie Iannotti for About.com. Popular plants like zinnias, marigolds and petunias also tend to not be eaten by rabbits.
Lilies, pansies, phlox and tulips are some of a rabbit's favorite foods. Rabbits also eat hostas and crocuses. In the spring, rabbits eat tender young shoots, and in the fall they nibble on bark. They prefer to eat young, tender plants, so focusing on protecting young shrubs and newly emerging plants is the best strategy for keeping rabbits from eating plants. Usually rabbits avoid plants with fuzzy leaves or strong fragrances.
The Homeowners Column from the University of Illinois Extension says that rabbit-resistant plant lists tend to vary a bit, perhaps because different rabbits have different preferences. Rabbits like to eat roses and young trees. Holly and rhododendrons, boxwood and vinca tend to not be devoured by rabbits.
The safest way to ensure flowers are not eaten by rabbits is to exclude rabbits with fences, says the Homeowners Column. Spraying the plants with repellents based on hot pepper sauce can prevent some rabbit damage. The presence of a large dog can also be effective in preventing rabbit damage to the garden.
According to Wikipedia, a young rabbit is referred to as a kit or kitten. A female rabbit is called a doe, and a male rabbit is known as a buck. Rabbits live in a broad variety of climates, including forests and deserts. The majority of the world's rabbit population is found in North America. On average, a rabbit's lifespan ranges between 9 to 12 years. Rabbits are most active around dawn and dusk. They often sleep with their eyes open to stay alert to any surrounding dangers. Rabbits are also kept as pets, often indoors. House rabbits are frequently kept in cages but are able to run and exercise indoors. Some house rabbits are even trained to use a litter box. Rabbit owners must gain their rabbits' trust because they sometimes become aggressive when worried.


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Followers of Yeshua/Jesus are instructed to be holy (1 Peter 1:14-16). Why? Because God is holy, and we are His children. We are called to be like our Father. But what is holiness? And what does being holy look like?
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The Beall Center for Art and Technology at UCI is another exceptional venue for some of the most interesting art installations I've ever come across. Being interested in the fine arts and their subsequent areas of interest but not having studied them, going into the Beall for an exhibit was always a welcome learning experience. This being not only my first year at school but my first time at the Beall Center, I was blown away.
New University Newspaper: Beall Center Tackles Technology
Beall Center Tackles Technology
by Christina Nersesian
Volume 37, Issue 20 | Mar 08 2004
The Beall Center for Art and Technology has been known for bringing fresh perspectives to the eyes of UCI with their exhibits and they've done it again.
On March 2, an exhibition titled 'Mapping the Unfindable' opened at the center. It features collaborative work blending together written works by Los Angeles 'renaissance man' Norman M. Klein and various Beall contributors.
The reception included a book signing for Klein's latest novella, 'Freud in Coney Island.' Present was Klein and the artists and curators who put together the exhibition. Also present were those who collaborated with his written word to create five separate installations for the exhibit. His five works, 'The Vatican to Vegas: The History of Special Effects,' 'Bleeding Through: Layers of Los Angeles, 1920-1986,' 'Freud-Lissitzky Navigator,' 'The History of Forgetting: Los Angeles and the Erasure of Memory' and 'Seven Minutes: The Life and Death of the American Animated Cartoon' were represented in the exhibition.


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A veteran of the comedy scene, yet barely out of his twenties, Ahir has spent more than a decade honing his craft and is now an expert in the art of finely crafted, super-intelligent heartfelt satire. His latest show - Control - garnered him a deserved nomination for Best Show at the Edinburgh Fringe and it showcased all his hugely linguistic flair and performative verve as he tackled big ideas of globalisation, fascism, empire and milk.
"Excellent…A questing argument against compassion fatigue and a generational cri de coeur" ★★★★ The Guardian
"Fiendishly clever and furious." ★★★★ Times
Plus support from Tania Edwards, Thomas Rackham, Gary Tro and Rachel Wheeley.