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Compared to the rest of Europe, Dublin is a small capital that can be explored on foot. The city's rich history is at arm's reach and its buoyant food scene always around the next corner. Dublin knows how to entertain its visitors with festivals all year round, a thriving music scene and countless pubs in which to unwind. Here comes your Dublin bucket list!
Top Things To Do In Dublin
Roam The Ground Of Trinity College
Founded in the late 16th century, Trinity College is the oldest and most prestigious university in Ireland. You can visit its library, the largest in the country and home to the world's most famous medieval manuscript, the Book of Kells.
Trinity College
College Green, Dublin
Take A Tour Of Kilmainham Gaol
Many Irish nationalists were detained and executed in this former prison before its closure in 1924. Now rehabilitated, it offers a very successful tour to help visitors understand Ireland's journey towards independence. Booking is highly recommended.
Kilmainham Jail
Inchicore Road, Dublin
Visit Dublin Castle
Rebuilt in the 18th century after a fire had broken out, Dublin Castle was the centre of British rule in Ireland for centuries. The tour will take you to the beautiful chapel and the lavish State Apartments which hosted balls and banquets for the social elite. A trip underground is also on the program.
Dublin Castle
Dame Street, Dublin
Explore Glasnevin Cemetery
Open in 1832 as a non-denominational cemetery, Glasnevin Cemetery has now more people buried in its ground than living in Dublin, including most of the leading figures who shaped today's Ireland. Its modern museum and beautiful alleys have turned Glasnevin into a top attraction in Dublin. If searching for your Irish roots, a family history research centre is available.
Glasnevin Cemetery
Finglas Road, Dublin
Shop in Dublin's Creative Quarter
Stretching from South William to George's Street and from Lower Stephen's Street to Exchequer Street, the Creative Quarter hosts designer and craft stores, galleries, vintage clothing stores, quirky cafes and restaurants. Don't forget to pass through George's Street Arcade, one of Europe's oldest shopping centres.
Powerscourt Centre
William Street South, Dublin
Enter St Patrick's Cathedral
One of two Church of Ireland cathedrals in Dublin, it was built in honour of Ireland's patron saint. Jonathan Swift, author of Gulliver's Travels and dean of the cathedral was buried here.
Saint Patrick's Cathedral
Saint Patrick's Close, Dublin
Take A Walk Down O'Connell Street
Formerly known as Sackville Street, the street was renamed in 1924 to honour Daniel O'Connell who campaigned for Catholic Emancipation. On this pedestrian-friendly street you'll find two of Dublin's most recognisable landmarks, the 121 metre high needle nicknamed 'the Spire' and the General Post Office, symbol of the 1916 Easter Rising.
General Post Office
O'Connell Street Lower, Dublin
Visit The Irish Museum Of Archeology
Mysterious bog bodies from the Iron Age, unique religious artefacts from Celtic and early Christian Ireland and fascinating finds from Viking Dublin are exhibited in this free museum in Kildare Street.
Irish Museum of Archeology
Kildare Street, Dublin
Enjoy A Night Out In Camden Street
Bars, nightclubs and music venues such as the reputed Whelan's abound on Camden Street. Away from the tourist trap that is Temple Bar, Camden Street is popular with locals and Dublin's cosmopolitan crowd alike.
Walk The Streets Of Georgian Dublin
In the 18th century a property boom led to the creation of Georgian squares such as Merrion Square, St Stephen's Green and Fitzwilliam Square, each surrounded by elegant townhouses. At one time mostly owned by the wealthy Protestant elite, strict public planning guidelines now exist to protect these beautiful buildings.
Things To Do Around Dublin
Explore Powerscourt Gardens
In Co. Wicklow, south of Dublin, Powerscourt Gardens has been voted the world's third most beautiful gardens by the National Geographic. Stroll around 47 acres of scenic landscaped gardens dominated by an impressive 18th century country house.
Powerscourt Gardens
Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow
Escape To Glendalough
Translated as "the Valley of the Two Lakes", Glendalough in Co. Wicklow is one of those picture-perfect places that you can't wait to go back to. It is well-known for its monastic settlement and picturesque Round Tower that attracts countless visitors every year.
Visit Malahide Castle
Found north of Dublin, Malahide Castle boasts an incredible 800 years of family history dating back from the 12th century Norman invasion. The castle is surrounded by a magnificent park, woodland and botanical walled garden.
Malahide Castle
Malahide, Co. Dublin
Top Festivals In Dublin
Dublin International Film Festival (February)
Since 2003 Dublin has had its own film festival with dozens of films being screened every year. Your chance to spot international Irish film stars such as Brendan Gleeson, Colin Farrell or Saoirse Ronan.
St Patrick's Day (17th March)
Join the rest of the world and wear your green and cheer for Ireland as the St Patrick's Day parade makes its way through Dublin city centre. As thousands pour into Dublin for the national celebration, pubs get quickly congested so better get there early. A day when everyone gets a chance to be Irish!
International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival (May)
A sign of the Irish society's openness, the Dublin Gay Theatre Festival has introduced memorable and quality performances to Irish audiences since 2004 and shows no sign of slowing down. Oscar Wilde would be proud.
Tiger Dublin Fringe (September)
This festival is home of the daring and most adventurous entertainers. In 2016 more than 70 productions including world premieres took to the stage. What a show it was!
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Allen Sinks Bobcats in Double Overtime Thriller
Ray Allen and his teammates celebrate after his clutch 3-pointer to knock off the Bobcats.
When you're one of the sharpest shooters in NBA history, you just don't pass up open shots -- not even following an ugly airball. After coming up with nothing but air on a 3-pointer with 33 seconds remaining in double overtime, Ray Allen blew the roof off of TD Banknorth Garden when he swished a go-ahead trey with 2.1 seconds remaining.
That bucket wound up being the gamewinner that pushed the Celtics to a 111-109 double-overtime victory over the Charlotte Bobcats and vaulted them a game ahead of Orlando for the second seed in the East.
"That's Ray," Paul Pierce said after the emotional win. "He's a future Hall of Famer, and great players find a way. When Ray shoots and misses shots, it doesn't discourage him."
In a seesaw battle that the Celtics trailed for the majority of the second half, they somehow found an answer over the final six minutes of regulation to send the game to overtime.
"There were so many times when we were down and could've gave up, and just made big shots," Head Coach Doc Rivers said. "Our guys executed down the stretch."
The two biggest components of that clutch comeback were two of the smallest players on the court, Rajon Rondo and Eddie House -- not the customary guard combo of Paul Pierce and Allen.
"They have so many weapons, especially guys that can shoot from the outside but they move the ball and Rondo does a great job of penetrating and finding those guys," said Bobcats guard Gerald Wallace.
And boy, was he right. Rondo drove, dished, scored and stole while House torched the nets from the outside. The two guards combined for 17 points in the quarter, all of which came in the final 6:01. House started the run with back-to-back three-pointers, one of which was assisted by Rondo, to bring the Celtics to within eight. After that, Rondo took over and wreaked havoc on the Bobcats.
He scored all eight of his fourth-quarter points over the final 4:15, recorded two steals, an assist, and hit the game-tying free throws with 27 seconds remaining that eventually sent the game to overtime.
Boston made only three baskets in overtime, but two of them came from downtown. The first came off the fingers of House and the second, which sent the game to double overtime, was fired in by Allen.
But his heroics weren't done yet.
Allen had two more three-pointers in his holster and emptied the chambers in the second overtime.
After an Emeka Okafor layup with 45 seconds remaining in the game, Allen was found wide open behind the arc for the possible game-winning shot. It wasn't meant to be, and the shot came up well short of the basket, hitting nothing but air as he fell to the ground. But just seconds later, he went from a helpless heave to hopeful hero.
Paul Pierce drove to the basket as the clock wound down and found Okafor waiting for him in the lane. As he searched for an open teammate, he spotted Allen standing on the perimeter waiting for his pass. The ball was dropped off and the shot was fired up.
The rest, as they say, is history, and Boston was on their way to their third consecutive win.
It was a game that seemed as if it just wouldn't fall the Celtics' way. They began the third quarter on a 7-0 run to open up their lead to nine points, but the Bobcats answered right back with an 8-0 run of their own to cut the lead to one.
For the next 22 minutes, it was all Charlotte. They opened up a 12-point lead and as Boston tried to chip away, the Bobcats seemed to always have an answer.
Most of those big buckets came by way of Raymond Felton and D.J. Augustin, who combined for 17 second half points.
Then the final six minutes of the fourth quarter happened, and it was on to overtime(s), where the Celtics prevailed.
Pierce led Boston with 32 points, followed by Allen's 22 and Rondo's 21. Kendrick Perkins was quiet on offense but recorded a game-high 12 rebounds.
For Charlotte, seven players finished in double-figures, led by Gerald Wallace's 20 points and 10 boards. Felton finished with 14 points and 12 assists, while Boris Diaw notched 17 points, seven rebounds and eight assists.
The Celtics will be back in action at 7:30 p.m. Friday night when they play host to the Atlanta Hawks in TD Banknorth Garden.

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"I therefore the prisoner of the Lord beseech you that you walk worthy of the vocation wherewith you are called."
The messenger of Jehovah has assured the brethren of like precious faith that they are the same as everyone for whom the precious blood has been shed. There is no class system in the generation of Jesus Christ for every member of His body is fitly framed together in the unity of the Godhead. There is no special dispensation due to heritage or berating according to past, present or future conduct in the flesh for in Him the Body is one as the dwelling place of Immanuel.
This is not a dwelling place fashioned after the similitude of Adam for Adam was fashioned in the image of God. The fullness of the Godhead dwells in His children in the earthen vessels afore prepared unto glory but God is not a man that He should be limited to the confines of His creation. The eternal seed in Him as the Beloved in the beginning, is the type set forth in the creation of man having his seed in him and his bride with him; therefore all that proceeds from the natural seed is of the earth, earthly and all that is of the spiritual seed is spiritual. The natural follows the progression of time from one generation to the next and is limited being finite. That which is born from above is spiritual and is eternally infinite in the Father. The mystery, which was hid from the beginning, is that His seed is planted in time in the ground which has been prepared to receive the seed. This ground is in every kindred, nation tribe and tongue of this world, throughout the ages, where the sower has planted His seed. Therefore there is neither Jew nor Greek, male or female, bond or free in the Anointed salvation of Yehovah (Gal.3:28).
Having this indwelling of God manifested in their lives, the brethren of Ephesus were confronted with the various and sundry philosophies of man. This is the confusion they had which Paul is addressing for they are his ministry as he explains to them the love of God. This love is not shrouded in confusion and speculation for God is not the author of confusion. Rather the love of God casts away all fear as He reveals Himself to His Beloved. The vain philosophies of man are identified by the complexity of their teachings and the passion of their presentation as they beguile the hearer as the serpent deceived Eve in the garden. The "simplicity of the gospel" is consistent from the beginning and never changes. The love of God for His people is as eternal as the Godhead and equally all inclusive unto all who are joined in Him.
Therefore as one joined unto God, Paul encourages, instructs and admonishes the brethren of like precious faith to walk worthy of the vocation wherewith they have been called. He is not giving instructions in good business practices or exhorting the little flock unto proper moral behavior in the community (these things have their place in the life of a child of grace but cannot alter the nature of Adam or his inherent mannerisms). He was speaking to them concerning their 'station in life' and places this in contrast with their manner of life before God revealed Himself dwelling in them.
"Wherein times past you walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit which now works in the children of disobedience" (2:2).
The way of life for the children of Adam is concentrated and enveloped in the care of and maintaining of the flesh. The cares of this existence occupy the hearts and minds of the children of the dust all the days of their lives and they are drawn after these lusts on a daily basis. This is the course of this world which leads directly unto the grave and the return unto the dust from whence Adam came. All who are born of man walk this path being blinded to the truth of the reality in God, but in the time appointed, the Father opens the eyes of the blind to see their station in life in Adam. These are not aliens from the commonwealth of the Israel of our God even though they are not born of the blood line of Abraham. They are strangers in the land and sojourners in this world and even though for a time, the god of this world (the prince of the power of the air) blinded their minds in unbelief, "lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them" (II Cor. 4:4), now has the Son of Righteousness risen in their hearts which healing in His wings.
The manifestation of the presence of the Spirit of the Most High in the lives of the redeemed of Yehovah causes the child to cry out for mercy to the only one who can grant it. They cry out because now they know the wretchedness of their ways which were occupied in the "fulfilling the desires of our flesh and of the mind and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others" (2:3). This station of life and the manner of lifestyle which accompanies it is unacceptable before God for it seeks to establish and promote the worthiness of the righteousness of man to God. But and when the glory of God is unveiled the children then hate themselves for they are given to "remember your own evil ways and your doings that were not good and shall loathe yourselves in your own sight for your iniquities and for your abominations" (Ezek. 36:31). Every son of Adam walks in and loves the darkness of this vanity but the children of hope groan within waiting to be delivered from it. The church at Ephesus was experiencing this condition and the brethren desired to know what things they might do to overcome this contradiction against themselves.
The unity of Paul in Christ, being knit together as one, was the authority whereby he sternly instructs the brethren to conduct themselves after the station in life wherein they had been called. He was not giving them social or business incentives whereby all who call themselves 'christian' may join together and help one another nor was he instructing them to 'keep God in their daily lives'. He was giving them the contrast between the manner of life wherein they walked in the past and the manner of live that they walk in now.
The former of these lifestyles which was in ignorance was for the promotion of self. It was attracted to that which was temporal, which fades away, and was self centered, egotistical, boastful and arrogant. This way of life is driven by the pride of the heart of man as it seeks to make its home in the cleft of the rocks for protection and to exalt itself against the throne of God. Herein dwell the thoughts and imaginations that desire long life, the accumulation of wealth and the prosperity of this world and until such time as the Father reveals the errors of this mindset and the vanity of the ways of this world, the children of the dust are busied in conduct according to their station in life.
The children of the King, however, having their eyes opened, see the worthlessness of this life. They understand that this world is not their home and as the Spirit reveals their affections for the things from above, they slowly begin to experience that the waters of this world cannot quench their thirst and there is no meat in the desert. These have been separate from the natural man from the beginning and though they may kick against the pricks for a while yet in the fullness of time they begin to understand that the way of this world is unto death. As they grow in the grace and knowledge of His will the Spirit manifests that they are a peculiar people who are engaged in a struggle, within themselves, against all that they are in the flesh. They find that there are few, if any, who can empathize with them as to these feelings and even less that, understand the dichotomy of their being. But God, who is rich in mercy for His children, from time to time, reveals one or two, here and there, who have had the same experience and know the reality of this warfare. These are given to sit together in peace and to help each other as they bare each others burdens and guide one another through the land.
These have a station in eternal life that is contrary to the natural temporal station of the flesh. They keep the Law of God perfectly in their head, who is the Anointed Salvation of Yehovah. He has fulfilled the Law in all righteousness and has cleansed His people from their sin in Adam, He is set down at the right hand of the Father and He make intercession for His children as they are in the world but not of the world. His instruction in all righteousness unto them is that they love Yehovah God with all their hearts and with all their minds and with all their strength and that they love one another. The children keep this commandment because they are born from above and His seed remains in them and as they are taught of God, so they see the vileness of their ways in Adam.
"With all lowliness and meekness with long suffering; forbearing one another in love; endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bonds of peace" (4:2).
The ways of this world are identified in their ostentatious manner and self promoting style. The doctrine of this life style is the same and the theology is likewise. There can be no acknowledgement of the sovereignty of God over all things, whatsoever comes to pass, or His Lordship over the minutest details of this world because these exclude the need for and reliance upon the abilities and conduct of man. Thus self esteem is promoted along with personal accomplishments as the ego is stroked and the pride gorged.
The children of the kingdom are taught from above that each has a place in the body of Christ. This place is particular to each member and essential unto the whole of the body. Each member supplies the needs of the other members and all give praise and glory unto the Lamb who alone is worthy. They are taught that their station in life is to lift each other up in the love of the brethren and to edify the body. This cannot be accomplished in the attributes and limitations of the flesh but they are all finished in Christ.
The essential nature of every part of this building is demonstrated in it being fitly framed together. There can be no missing timbers or absent stones in this building which is built upon the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ being the chief corner stone and there can be no waste in the production. Jesus told the Pharisees that He was the builder of the Temple of Yehovah and all the work which the Father gave Him to do was accomplished before the foundation of the world and manifested in the last days. Therefore the church of Jesus Christ is the New Jerusalem the city of the Israel of our God wherein nothing can enter whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb. These all have the testimony of the Anointed Salvation of Yehovah upon them as they walk in the light of the Lord.
Yet during the time of this habitation, these prisoners of hope endure many trials and tribulations, which the Father has decreed essential in the trying of the faith within. As the Spirit reveals to each one that their brethren are enduring the same hardships and sorrow for each has been chosen in the furnace of affliction, then they are given to understand that there is nothing new under the sun. The tribulations of this existence are the same that Abel endured in the beginning and shall be the same unto the end for "there has no temptation taken you but such as is common to men: but God is faithful who will not suffer you to be tempted above that which you are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that you may be able to bear" (I Cor. 10:13).
If therefore there is nothing that is new and all things remain, then each child of the Kingdom of our God, experiences the same things and with this experience is the understanding that the station in life for the citizens of Jerusalem from above is to love one another as He loved us. This love is greater than the carnal love of an husband for his wife, even though he is to love her as he loves himself. It is the love of the brethren above the love of self for "greater love has NO MAN than to lay down his life for his friends" (John 15:13). This love was manifested in that He who knew no sin became the sin of His people as He redeemed them from the house of the one, who is stronger than they, delivered them from their inability in Adam and has cleansed them from all unrighteousness. The station in life of the redeemed is 'forgiven' and the way of life is the love of the brethren in all lowliness and meekness with patience, forbearing one another in love.
The unity of the Godhead cannot be altered in any way. Nothing can be added unto God and nothing can be taken away from Him for He is the consonant unity of all things in Him. The body of Christ is complete in the same manner. All who have been ordained unto eternal life believe and as many as were ordained unto eternal life have been gathered together in the church, the bride of the Lamb. This unity was complete in the beginning and proceeded from the Father in the manifestation of time. They have been sealed by the Spirit and they have the Father's name in their foreheads for they are known of Him and whether they be Jews or Greek, bond or free, male or female in their natural station in life yet are they all one in Him because;
"There is one body and one Spirit, even as you are called in one hope of your calling. One Lord, One faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all. Though all and in you all" (4:4).
The divisions and schisms of man are given of God to separate man from himself but the body of the Beloved is one. There can be no difference between the first and the last for there is only one generation of Jesus Christ. There can be no one greater than the other for each member of the body is necessary to supply the needs of the others in the inter-cooperation of the whole. They which came before in time are no different from the last one to be manifested and those who come last are not inferior to the first. God has set the time of habitation and manifestation of His seed commensurate to His will for His glory and honour and although each has a specific place in the body yet all have but one station in life.
God has given to His messengers the ministry of reconciliation; not that they are to go out and attempt to reconcile others unto God but to proclaim that "God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto Himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them". This is the word of reconciliation for the ambassadors of the Anointing. These representatives are not to be out in the attempt to cause a revolt or uprising against the government of the land and they are not authorized to overthrow the king of the land. These are the representatives of the country of their home and to provide a haven of rest for every citizen of that land as they travel through this foreign land. They are set forth to proclaim the greatness of their King and when one weary traveler hears the songs of the home land sung in a familiar voice, he is drawn to sit with them to speak of how great things God has done. This is the fellowship of the mystery of the gospel.
The common denominator in all this is the singularity of God. There is one body and it is the body of the Anointed Salvation of Yehovah which the One Spirit has anointed to preach the glad tidings of good news. There is one hope of the household of faith and that is the final deliverance from the body of this death. All who are part of this body have the faith of the Lord Jesus Christ as an evidence of the indwelling of the Spirit. They have like precious faith because it is the faith of the Son of God who loved them and gave Himself for them. This faith is the power by which they live their lives and by which they walk in the light of the Lamb for these things cannot be seen with the natural eyes of man.
This same group has one baptism and that in the death burial and resurrection of the Messiah of Yehovah. He is Alpha (first) and He is the resurrection therefore all who have been raised up together in Him and caused to sit together in the heavens have had part I the first resurrection; upon which the second death has no power. God sent forth His Son, born of a woman and made under the law, as a manifestation in the end of time of the work that was finished before the foundation of the world. John testified to this when he saw the revelation of Jesus Christ as the Lamb who stood as He had been slain from the foundation of the world.
Therefore all who are in Him as the eternal seed and have the eternal love of the Father have been resurrected in the Lamb from the foundation of the world. These have the testimony of the Anointed Salvation of Jesus Christ and they keep His commandments. They have been sealed by the messengers of the Lord, they have the name of the Father in their foreheads and they have each been assigned a station in life for the good of the body and the praise of the one God and Father of all. Unto these the Apostle of the Lamb has admonished that they walk in a manner suitable to their station in life in the love of the brethren who each walk the same path of trials and tribulations. Paul instructs them to uphold the brethren in patience and this patience comes from divers temptations as the trying of your faith works (exercises) faith. Since the faith is the same and the trials are the same then the patience which is manifested must be the same generation to generation.
God is the Father from whom all things proceed. Nothing is above or beyond Him and everything, visible and invisible, exists and consists by the power of His will. He fashioned the darkness and made man love it. He made the serpent crooked and set him as the prince of the power of the air, yet he is completely subservient to the Lord God Omnipotent. He created the lying spirit and sanctioned it to go forth into the mouths of the prophets of Ahab, there to speak a lie and to succeed in the deception unto the death of Ahab; "I Yehovah do all these things" (Is. 45:7). He is the great King over all the earth, His Word is the discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart which man cannot know and He alone command and controls the hearts and minds all His creation to His glory and honour.
"But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ" (4:7).
God has not left His beloved people to fend for themselves. His Spirit reveals the vanity of this world, the warfare within and the worthlessness of this existence yet unto each He has also given grace. This grace is needful for the sheep of His pasture to endure unto the end as they are preserved in Jesus Christ and called. This is the grace of God by which these are delivered through faith and that not of themselves, for it is the gift of God and this grace is commensurate to the evils of the day.
Paul petitioned God three times to remove the thorn in his flesh, that messenger of Satan which was sent to buffet him but the word of God was, "My grace is sufficient for you" . Now if this one who was less than the least of the saints received sufficient grace to endure unto the end how much more so is this grace unto His children?
"The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ with you all, Amen" (Rev. 22:21)
Your servant in Christ,
(Elder) Chet Dirkes
August 14, 2016


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Not Your Average Cut and Runner
I am not so sure about this woman. She rails out of Houston, one of the libtardish scum balls of Texas, and is a democrat. This one is nuts I do believe and it is a pivotal time for Houston. She won big in her primary and there won't be a run-off.
She won. This is her web site. Ezra Klein doesn't like her which makes me want to. But, she is a LaRouche-ite.
[...] Skeptics said that LaRouche's approach is impractical, it won't work, that Democrats will never support someone who is calling for the President's impeachment. Obviously, the voters of the 22nd district disagreed with those skeptics, as Kesha received 53% of the vote against two opponents. As Kesha told the Galveston Daily News last night, when a reporter asked if she expected support from the Democratic Party in the fall election, "I am leading a war against the British Empire. I'm not worried about what Democratic Party hacks say or do." [...]
LaRouchePAC mentions the impeachment of The Obama and Ezra some way cannot find it anywhere. Just goes to show you what he looks at and doesn't. Hell, even I knew that much. From the LaRouchePAC...
"Why Obama Must Be Impeached: Obama's stated intention, to shut down and destroy the NASA program at its root, when added to the Hitler-like health-care policy, and the general, destructive features of all other leading Obama policies, is one step too far."
There you go, Ezra.
Introduction Video from Kesha for Congress on Vimeo.
The LaRouche "program" is nuts. However, name me one alleged conservative on the blogosphere that will even DARE approach the subject of impeaching the one that so deservedly needs to be impeached. I have MANY times but I'm one of those damned Black Helicopter Republicans and I'm not even a Republican. I wonder how that all works out.
The video above is all fine and dandy but it is this statement that makes my shivers timber...
[...] I will take our troops out of the war zone and put them into space! [...]
That is on the tape. Really. It is. I don't get it. And she won the democrat party primary which shows you what kind of fruit loops live in the Houston area. Are they so pissed off at DC that they voted for another HopenChanger?
Send our Troops into space. For what? A Moon to Mars Mission? For what? Just leave the Jihadi Scum to take the earth and move the Troops into space.
The Snooper Report.
Join us as we Take Our Country Back.
Sic vis pacem para bellum
Fight Accordingly


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Wednesday January 3, 2018 "The Edomites"
1 Kings 11:14 14 Then the Lord raised up against Solomon an adversary, Hadad the Edomite, from the royal line of Edom.
The Edmonites were fierce enemies of Israel and they were a continual "thorn in the flesh" to God's people.
Pray that it be high on the agenda list for our nation's leaders to come up with Biblical solutions to those things that are persistent problems and potentially destructive to our future.


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BVP CET 2019 – Dates, Eligibility Criteria, Exam Pattern
Bharti Vidyapeeth University (BVP University) is one of the best universities in India. It offers various UG & PG programs. The BVP University conduct entrance examination named BVP CET every year to provide admission to eligible candidates in different undergraduate and postgraduate courses. This entrance examination is conducted separately for different education fields such as engineering, mgmt., medical and many others. The university will start the application process very soon for BVP CET 2019. The interested candidates can check out the important details related to the examination from this article.
Important Dates- BVP CET 2019
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|May 2019
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|April 2019
|May 2019
|June 2019
|June 2019
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|May 2019
|June 2019
|June 2019
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|May 2019
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- The candidates must have passed higher secondary or equivalent examination from a recognized Board scoring minimum 45% marks (40% in case of reserved categories).
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- The candidates must have passed 1 year's compulsory rotation internship on or before 31st March 2019.
For PG Medical program
- The candidates should have cleared MBBS from a recognized Medical college with 1 year compulsory rotation internship on or before 30th April 2019 scoring minimum 50% marks (40% in case of reserved categories) in MEDPET 2019.
Application process
The interested candidates will be able to apply online from the official website of the university. The application procedure will start very shortly. All the candidates make sure that they apply on or before the last date of application date. The application procedure is as follows-
- The application forms can be submitted either through online or offline mode from the official website of the university.
- Do not forget to check out the important instructions before applying for the examination.
- You can download the application form online and fill the required details carefully. You need to fill the application form as per the program you are applying for.
- The candidates must note that the application forms for different courses will be available on different dates.
- You also have to pay the prescribed amount as application fee to confirm your candidature.
- You can pay the application fee either through online (via debit/credit card or net banking) or offline (via Demand Draft) mode.
- The application fee once paid will not be refunded.
- The application fee will be different for different courses as mentioned below-
|Entrance examination
|Application fee
|BVP CET Engineering
|Rs. 1500/-
|BVP CET Medical
|Rs. 2000/-
|Rs. 1700/-
|Rs. 3000/-
NOTE- The candidates applying for DENPET, MEDPET, HOMPET & AYUPET programs must have submit the print copy of the application form along with the required documents at this address-
Bharti Vidyapeeth Deemed University
Bharti Vidyapeeth Bhavan,
C.E.T Department,
2nd floor, L.B.S Marg,Pune- 411030
Examination pattern
The BVP University conducted the entrance examination to offer various courses in different fields. The candidates wish to apply for BVP CET 2019 must read the examination pattern. It will help the candidates to make good study plans. The examination pattern for the entrance exam is as follows-
- The examination will be held through offline (pen & paper based) mode.
- The question paper will have total 200 questions of MCQ type questions.
- The question paper will be available in English only.
- The duration of the examination will be 3 hours except MCA & MBA program. For MBA & MCA the duration of the examination will be 2 hours & 30 minutes.
- The question paper will have question from these subjects- Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics/Biology & English.
- The candidates will get 1 mark for each correct answer and there will be no penalty for wrong answers.
Examination Syllabus
The examination syllabus will vary from course to course. The syllabus will be different for different programs. For BVP CET Medical program, the candidates have to prepare on these subjects- Physics, Chemistry and Biology from higher secondary syllabus of your Board.
For engineering programs, the examination syllabus comprise of these subjects- Physics & Mathematics of higher secondary. However, the examination authority will set the question paper according to the course preferred by the candidates.
Admit Card
The university will publish the admit cards or hall tickets before 1-2 weeks of the examination date. The university will also provide the admit cards on the registered email IDs of the applicants. You can download the admit card either from the website of the university or from your registered email ID.
All the applicants have to present at the examination centre with their admit cards along with a photo ID proof. The admit card is a must needed documents to write the examination, without it you will not be allowed to enter the examination hall.
Result Declaration
The university will declare the result very soon after completion of the examination. The candidates can check their result from the official website of the university by entering their application number. The merit list will be prepared based on the examination result and the eligible candidates will be selected on the basis of merit list. The candidates selected through merit list will be called for counseling process for final selection.
Counseling process
The university will release the counseling schedule after result declaration. The process of counseling will be commenced after the publication of merit list. The successful candidates will be called for counseling on the basis of merit list, hence it is very important that you present on the day of counseling.
The allotment of seats will be carried out depending on the merit list and No. of seats available. The documents verification will also be carried out on the day of counseling, hence you have to bring the original copy of your documents. Once the seats allotment has been completed, you need to proceed with the admission procedure to confirm your seat.


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"Breath for Life"
The Campus Bio-Medico University Hospital's "Breath for Life" campaign offers all smokers aged 55 and above an opportunity to have a free check on the state of health of their lungs by means of low-dose spiral computed tomography ("spiral CT") screening.
The examination lasts for 6 seconds and the results will be available later the same day when they can be discussed during a free consultation with a specialist in thoracic surgery.
Only recently introduced, spiral CT scans are used for the early detection of pulmonary tumours. Years of research in Italy and the United States have shown the possibility of this examination being capable of identifying neoplastic formations that are even less than five millimetres in size which can then be easily removed in a radical yet highly conservative manner.
From October 2014 to June 2015 and from September 2015 to December the 17th 2015, the Campus Bio-Medico University Hospital will carry out 28 low-dose spiral CT scans each week.
The "Breath for Life" campaign is possible thanks to free activity of lots of Campus Bio-Medico University Hospital doctors and to donors.
Who could benefit
The "Breath for Life" campaign is aimed at regular male and female smokers who are aged 55 - 75 and above (at least 15 cigarettes a day) or smokers who have stopped smoking within the past 10 years. These are the very people who are most exposed to the risk of lung cancer, as are those faced with such risk factors as:
- actual or potential exposure to carcinogens that attack the lungs (asbestos, radiation, beryllium, hydrocarbons, etc.)
- persons diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Bronco-Pneumopathy (COBP)
A spiral CT scan can even be carried out on patients fitted with pacemakers or internal defibrillators. However, scans cannot be performed on anyone undergoing oxygen therapy or who has been diagnosed with cancer during the past five years (except non-melanoma skin cancer, cancer of the cervix in situ and localised prostate cancer).
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"Jared Diamond is a master of cultural and historical bricolage. His books weave epic stories about the human condition from the disparate cultural practices of a wide range of people living in different environments. In his Pulitzer Prize–winning Guns, Germs, and Steel, Diamond used this eclectic empiricism to tell a story about the role of geography in human history. In Collapse, he used the same approach to stage a morality play about the dangers of disregarding those geographic conditions. In his new book, The World Until Yesterday: What Can We Learn from Traditional Societies?, Diamond probes the differences between modern cultures and traditional societies that subsist through hunting and gathering, and he comes to several bold conclusions about their relative merits. His examples are evocative and his narration is powerful, but Diamond ultimately fails to substantiate his arguments. By the end of the book, it is impossible to tell if one has finished reading a masterpiece of rigorous analysis or a masterfully written collection of just-so stories.
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Suppose there's a man with a bad reputation in the community.
He's impatient, unkind, and uncompassionate, and he takes advantage of people in business deals. He treats people poorly, disdaining those he considers beneath him.
He's also a church member who holds conservative, orthodox convictions on matters of faith. In fact, he holds his convictions quite rigidly and will not tolerate anyone who deviates even slightly.
There's an obvious problem here, right?
He seems to believe that the most important part of faith is what we do toward God, what might be called the vertical aspect. If our worship and doctrinal convictions are right, then we're okay.
Or maybe not.
Jesus opposed that particular perspective frequently and vocally. Look at the second part of his response to a question he was asked, and notice how closely he aligns love for neighbor with love for God:
And one of the scribes came up and heard them disputing with one another, and seeing that he answered them well, asked him, "Which commandment is the most important of all?" Jesus answered, "The most important is, 'Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.' The second is this: 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no other commandment greater than these" (Mark 12:28-31).
What does it mean to be God's child?
Love God, love people, Jesus says. Yesterday we considered the first, but with Jesus the second matters just as much.
In fact, he links them so strongly as to make them inseparable. If you love God, you will love people.
It's everywhere in Jesus' teachings.
The hero of his most famous parable was a hated Samaritan—his theology wasn't too good, but he was praised because he had a heart for helping hurting people.
The unnamed villain of another story was sent to hell for what? Bad theology?
Not so much.
He wasn't even condemned for treating poor Lazarus terribly. He wasn't mean or harsh. He didn't throw the beggar off his property or spit on him as he walked by.
He just ignored him. He was indifferent, unconcerned. His great sin was doing nothing.
But through his teaching and living Jesus taught us that loving God means loving God's people.
He was gentle with the adulterous woman brought to him in shame.
He forgave the "woman of the city" who let her hair down and cried on his feet.
He hung out with drunks, prostitutes, and tax collectors.
In fact, you can't read a page of the gospels without seeing his kindness toward people.
And that's what he tells us to do. It comes through so clearly that we come to realize that we don't really love God if we don't.
None of this means God doesn't care about our theology.
But it does mean we can have some pretty good theology and still not know God.


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Date: September 21, 2003
Venue: Miller Field - Dalhart, TX
Results: 1st in Class (2 total), 1st Overall (25 total)
What a great event! Great weather and a very fast course. I was kinda disappointed that Steve Sucsy ('00 Honda S2000 in B-Stock) wasn't able to make it to this event, as he is my biggest competition and we're usually fighting it out for top PAX time at each event. However, there were a few people that came over from the Rio Grande Region SCCA that were great competition and great folks.
There were a few people that normally help out with the course setup and registration that weren't able to make it to this event, so things were a little hectic during registration and the whole event was off to a late start. I usually like to walk the course 3 or 4 times, but since everything was running late I only had time to walk the course once after registration, and one more time right before the second heat. While I was working during the first heat, I was able to figure out what I'd have to run to be able to get the top PAX time, which would have to be at least a 52.740. There was only one other car in my class, and it was on street tires, so I was mainly only concerned with the overall PAX results. My car was again handling perfectly, so I was really focusing on my driving skills to produce faster runs. My first few runs were decent, but weren't as fast as they should be because I was still learning the course (since I wasn't able to walk it much) and I had a passenger ride along with me. After feeling out the course on my first couple of runs, I was able to start producing some faster times, and was even able to get down into the mid 52 second range, which was enough to secure me first place overall. However, my fastest run, which was a 51.657, was within half a second of the C-Mod and B-Mod car's fastest raw times (for reference, the C/B-Mod cars are small open wheel indy-type cars that usually run 2 to 4 seconds faster than the fastest production cars on racing tires)! It was one of those rare moments (for me) where I was able to go through each and every section of the course perfectly. When I went through the finish lights on that run, I KNEW that it was an exceptionally fast run.
I had a little scare while unloading my car off of the trailer when I first got to the event... my front lower lip extension apparently caught one of the ramps as I was backing off and pulled it off the trailer (breaking the lip extension)! Luckily the car is stiff enough that it rolled down off the trailer on one ramp and there was no other damage to the car.
There are only two events left for this season, and they're both at Dolaca Motorplex in Brownfield, TX. Hopefully, I'll be able to put up a good fight for the overall win at each event and possibly have a shot at 3rd place in the Open Championship!


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Friday, February 1, 2013
Are you ready to GO BIG??? If not, ask yourself what is holding you back and then go for it!
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Gorgeous piece Felicia! Just keep going a little bigger each time. Alisa Burke is leading her larger than life online class right now which is all about going bigger. I'm loving it!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 2, 2013 at 12:25 AM
I suppose going bigger, the blank page syndrome gets bigger too! I've been thinking of doing some bigger collages, but haven't done it yet...maybe I will now! This looks great!ReplyDelete
Very cool! I do work big sometimes, but am rather impatient and bigger pieces just take so much more time (and paint). :-)ReplyDelete
Thank you all. Really great thoughts to ponder. I really think fear is masking itself as other reasons in a lot of ways. I am challenging myself to continue to go bigger!ReplyDelete
Even in the larger piece, Felicia, your control of your brush is magnificent! Another wonderful piece of artwork!ReplyDelete
Kay, seeing your comment REALLY helps me today. I've spent the last few days feeling intimidated by larger canvases for some reason. I appreciate your kind words and encouragement.ReplyDelete


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Heiwako Inasao
Age: 17
Birthday: July 4th 1998
Height: 5ft 7in (170cm)
Weight: 135lbs (61.2kg)
Hair Color: Amber-brown
Eye Color: Opal
Disability: Blindness
Likes: Meditating, playing cello, listening to music, teasing her friends, relaxing, eating
Dislikes: Exercise, most vegetables, being called a sadist
Heiwako Inasao, serious, physically fit, and thick-skinned are words that no one would use to describe her. The only things she takes seriously are her studies and her meals. You'd think that a musician would spend day in and day out trying to master their instrument but not Heiwako, she just seems to do it with no effort at all.
Kameko Shushiro
Age: 18
Birthday: February 26th 1998
Height: 5ft 4in (162cm)
Weight: 115lbs (52.1kg)
Hair Color: Rust-Brown
Eye Color: Sapphire
Ethnicity: Japanese
Disability: Congenital Amputation
Likes: Swimming, exercise, relaxing, the olympics, onsens
Dislikes: Cheaters, bad attitudes
Kameko Shushiro, one of the few students to use the school's pool for reasons other than physical therapy and general tom-foolery. She may not have anything below the knee but she is more than capable of outpacing you in the water and on land. She is as relaxed and laid-back as she is talented.
Rina Uta
Age: 17
Birthday: May 6th
Height: 5ft 8in (175cm)
Weight: 113lbs (51.2kg)
Hair Color: Ice-White
Eye Color: Rose
Ethnicity: Japanese-Hungarian
Disability: Ocular Albinism
Likes: fashion, Heiwako, singing, listening to music, shopping, reading
Dislikes: exercise
Rina Uta, a very talented singer who enjoys the finer things in life. This has given her a bit of a reputation around much of her colleagues but she's learned to let it slide. She may not have hoardes of fans complimenting her good looks or well-kept hair (despite her best efforts) But at the end of the day as long as the people she loves still care for her, she's content.
Chioko Kai
Age: 17
Birthday: Feb. 2nd 1998
Height: 5ft 5in (164cm)
Weight: 115lbs (52.1kg)
Hair Color: Kuma-brown
Eye Color: Pine-green
Disability: Partial Blindness, PTSD
Likes: Reading, teaching, helping people, cooking, nature documentaries, sweaters
Dislikes: pessimists
Chioko Kai is a surprisingly simple girl. She enjoys cooking, reading, and animals of the fuzzy-variety. Her kind-nature and almost perpetual shy-smile has helped her become friends with her classmates, but Mikka Jun is easily her closest friend. Even if they bonded over Chioko cooking for her and the two of them sitting in the library reading.
Masuyo Matsushita
Age: 17
Birthday: October 14th 1998
Height: 5ft 6in (167cm)
Weight: 124lbs (56.2kg)
Hair Color: Charcoal-brown
Eye Color: Amber
Disability: Chronic Migraines, ADD
Likes: running, rock climbing, listening to music, dancing, swimming
Dislikes: lazy people, doing nothing
Masuyo Matsushita is easily the most energetic of all the students at St. Ibaraki's School for the Disabled. While this makes her a competent athlete it easily hinders her studies as there is no release while sitting still during a lecture on Edo-period agriculture.
Mikka Jun
Age: 17
Birthday: April 27th 1998
Height: 5ft 4in (162cm)
Weight: 120lbs (54.4kg)
Hair Color: Azure-blue
Eye Color: Blue Steel
Disability: Reflex Epilepsy
Likes: reading, video games, writing
Dislikes: boring people
Mikka Jun isn't your typical book worm, at least that's what she'd tell you. She spends much of her time either reading or writing her own little stories. Although she has been known to dabble in writing music along with one of the music students. She is a close friend of Chioko Kai, whose cooking skills don't go to waste on her.


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This is the time of the year when you ponder over the tax you paid and the investments you made.
Were you prudent with your investments last year? Did they help you save tax? Or did you end up paying more than you could afford?
What investment mistakes did you make last year? Are their ways to rectify them?
In an hour-long chat on rediff.com on Thursday, direct tax expert Vikas M Gandhi spoke addressed our readers' queries. Here is the transcript:
Vikas Gandhi says, Good evening friends and welcome again to the Tax chat session. I know with the due date nearing, you are eagerly waiting to get your queries resolved. So why wait more, lets start.....
sukumar asked, FOR TAX REFUND WETHER ENCLOSURES ARE ACCEPTED IN THE NEW FORMAT AND ALSO WHAT IS THE LAST FOR FILING RETURNS
Vikas Gandhi answers, at 2007-07-05 15:52:02 For this year, you are not required to submit any additional documents with your income tax return. Be it a case of refund also. The last date of filing income tax return is 31st July, provided your books are not subject to audit under Income Tax Act.
sukhwinder asked, i have not receive Tax refund for financial year 2004-05 as well as 2005-06.
Vikas Gandhi answers, In a case where you have not received Tax refund for earlier, you will need to contact your Income Tax Officer with whom you filed your income tax return.
macmib asked, Hi,I am on retainership in pvt company,which tax form I am suppose to fill whether it is ITR1 or ITR2?
Vikas Gandhi answers, Since you are on retainership, you will be receiving amount as Professional Fees and not as Salary. Hence you will have to file ITR-4 and not ITR-1 or ITR-2
macmib asked, what is the period of getting tax refund?
Vikas Gandhi answers, There is no specific defined period for getting income tax refund.
sks asked, Hi,Whats the limit for income tax exemption for HRA .I am paying 14000 rent.But My house owner is not ready to give his PAN no.Whereas my company is asking for same.Coudl you help me out?
Vikas Gandhi answers, The exempt amount of HRa will be lower of following - a) Actual HRA received b) 50% of Basic Salary + DA (for metro cities, otherwise 40%) c) Rent paid in excess of 10% of Basic Salary + DA. As far as PAN of your landlord is concerned, it is not mandatory for you or your company to know the same, nor is he is liable to give you the same.
Dinesh asked, Hi Vikas,I am new emplyee what is the procedure to claim tax refund
Vikas Gandhi answers, To claim your tax refund, you will have to file your income tax return in time.
Susanta asked, Dear Sir, I am a NRI. Recently I have invested some amount in Indian Mutual Funds and few in Bank
FDs. But I have not applied for PAN card yet, planning to apply shortly. Shall I pay the tax for the year 2007-08 & file the return. My Income from various sources in India may not exceed Rs. 1.l per anum.
Vikas Gandhi answers, If your income is not exceeding Rs.1 lakh, you need not file tour income tax return.
macmib asked, Since I am on retainership in pvt company,how can I recover my TDS ?
Vikas Gandhi answers, If your tax computation results in refund, after giving effect to the TDS amount, you can certainly recover back the excess part, provided you file your income tax return.
BUNTY asked, PLS ELOBARATE WHETHJER I REQUIRED TO FILL TAX RETURN IF MY WIFE IS A HOUSE WIFE AND INVETS IN SHARE ,MUTUAL FUNDS AND CONDUCT COACHING CLASSES ,OVERALL INCOME IS Rs 1.25 LACS ,DO I NEED TO FILL TAX RETURN ???
Vikas Gandhi answers, Since the overall income of your wife is below the taxable limit, she is not required to file her income tax return.
Sunil asked, sir, my total income is 2.50 lacs, how much income tax will be generated ? pls ...
Vikas Gandhi answers, On net taxable income of Rs2.50 lakh, you will have to pay a tax of Rs.25,500/- plus interest as per Act.
A asked, Hi, i am taking home loan, it is on my mother name, i am working woman, am i eligible for Income Tax Benefits?
Vikas Gandhi answers, You cannnot take benefit for a home loan which has been taken in some other persons name.
Alpesh asked, do we need to mention interest which we have received against our savings
Vikas Gandhi answers, Yes. You certainly have to mention this interest, however small the amount is.
fds asked, I had purchased few shares of infosys. Last year I have recieved the dividend. Which ITR form should I use to file my return?
Vikas Gandhi answers, You have only mentioned about your dividend income, but have remained silent about other or main source of income. Assuming that your main source of income is Salary and you have received dividend, you will have to use ITR-2 for filing income tax return.
Rashmi asked, What is the rate of LTCG currently.Is it tax free in case of Mutual funds.
Vikas Gandhi answers, Long Term Capital Gains are either taxed @ 10% or 20%. However if you have paid SEcurities Transaction Tax (STT) on sale, the entire Long Term Capital Gain is exempt. Long Term Capital Gain on mutual fund is exempt if it fulfils the following condition- a) It is equity oriented fund; and b) You have paid STT on sale.
Vasudev asked, Dear Vikas, Iam having an own house and right now iam living in a rented home. For the own house I do have a housing loan and right now my parents are staying there.Both the homes are in bangalore. My Question is that can I claim both HRA and Housing Loan Exemption.
Vikas Gandhi answers, If you are staying in a rented house, owing to your employment, you can claim both the benefits
seddy asked, I have joined a new company in the IT sector in november 2006. I found that I received a 1 lakh exeption from the new company too..Does this mean, I have to pay back 30k to the government. Is there a workaround or if I can atleast reduce the amount to an extent
Vikas Gandhi answers, Since both of your employers have given you the basic exemption limit of Rs.1,00,000/- while deducting TDS, you certainly have to pay tax. Since the year is alreday over, there is no way you can reduce the tax amount.
amittax asked, vikas, My mother-in-law gets some money as interest from fixed deposit. She is a widow and she has no other income. So she has filled up a form in the bank (i think form 15g or 15h, not sure which one). By filling up this form they dont deduct tax. But she also gets some money as house rent. So my query is: should she pay tax for the fixed deposit interest and the house rent or she should pay tax only on the house rent.
Vikas Gandhi answers, Your mother-in-law has to pay tax, both on house rent and interest on fixed deposit. Infact if the total income is exceeding Rs.1,95,000/- (assuming she is a senior citizen), she should also not submit the form (15G / 15H) to the bank and allow bank to deduct TDS
Gopal asked, Hi Vikas, I could not submit the orginal documents of Tax saving, (i.e whatever i have given tax declaration in start of the year) so those are not reflected in Form16, now is it possible to enclose those documents while filing for IT returns??
Vikas Gandhi answers, Even though the investments you made are not reflected in Form 16, you can claim the same while filing income tax return. However don't enclose these documents with the income tax return but retain it with you for future reference (Use www.taxsmile.com for preparing your income tax return)
sai asked, sir, my total annual income is 2.75 lacs , how much income tax will be generated ? pls and what are the ways to save tax
Vikas Gandhi answers, On a income of Rs.2.75 lacs, you have to pay a tax of Rs.33,150/-. this amount will have to be increased by interest amount
Vikas asked, Hi Mr. Gandhi, I am a salried person. Apart I am also having few shares in which I am second applicant. My question is whether only first holder will file return for those shares or I should show them in mine return.?
Vikas Gandhi answers, It is generally the first owner who has to file income tax return.
nagesh asked, hi.iam nag.Even though i took PAN 3 YERAS back,for the first time iam going to file a itax return.Earlier TDS was happened for the 1 year after taking PAN card.In the 2 nd year TDS was not happened.In the 3rd year TDS has happened but with 2 different employers.and they have given TDS certificates seperately for the full year.For tax return file whether i have to attach both TDS certificated and calculate self assessment tax deducting RENT paid.pls suggest and which form i should use as a salaried employee
Vikas Gandhi answers, At the outset, you do not have to attach any documents with the income tax return. As far calculatinr your tax, you have to consider the salary received from both the employer. Yiu cannot deduct any rent from the income. However you can claim exemption from HRA. You can use ITR-1 for filing income tax return.
Roshan asked, I haven't filed returns for last two years although paid my taxes, can I file returns now?
Vikas Gandhi answers, Since you have already paid the taxes for the earlier years, you should file income tax returns for those years at the earliest.
venuabc asked, Hi,FYI.. Original FORM16 is need to submit if the u r expecting the refund from the INcome tax(I have submitted the form 16 along with the return form while filing my returns). plz carry u r original FORM 16 along with the return Forms.
Vikas Gandhi answers, It is a clear instructions from the Income Tax Department that any additional document attached with the income tax return should be detached by the income tax officials. You can refer the instrucitons given at the end of each ITR form. So please don't get misguided. Keep all the original documents with you and furnish the same when called for by the Income tax Officer
raghvi asked, Hello, I have Salry Income, income from stocks, and Mutual fund dividends which ITR I should fill?
Vikas Gandhi answers, With the source of income provided you have to use ITR-2
Sunil asked, I'm in mumbai,From where should I download new saral ?
Vikas Gandhi answers, Saral / New Saral has been discontinued from this year. For the new returns visit www.incometaxindia.gov.in
Harish asked, I has a housing loan how much interest & principle is exempt form tax please tell me
Vikas Gandhi answers, For the housing loan taken, you can claim deduction on account of interest to the extent of Rs.1,50,000/- and as far as principal amount it will be merged with your other payments viz: LIC premium, PPF, NSC etc. Deduction for this payments can be claimed to the extent of Rs.1,00,000/-
nitinkulkarni2010 asked, I work as a consultant(telecom professional) and my agency pays me salary in cheque against my invoice, does this income demand tax, and if yes, wats the limit?
Vikas Gandhi answers, Certainly this income demand tax. Any income above Rs.1,10,000/- is taxable
ash asked, Can husband and wifes income treated as HUF
Vikas Gandhi answers, No individual income of husband and wife cannot be treated as income of HUF
Hari asked, HI Vikas, I have paid Rs.17,500 as donation to charitable trust. How much money I can claim for tax excemption?
Vikas Gandhi answers, You will get deduction to the extent of 50% of the amount donated, i.e Rs.8,750/-. However if this Rs.8,.750/- is more than 10% of your total income, it will be limited to that 10%.
ShankarLal asked, Can I show "Interest on NSC" as deduction for my IT.
Vikas Gandhi answers, First you have to show Accrued interest on NSC as your income and than you can claim the same as Deduciton u/s 80C, provided the interest amount is not for the last year (6th year)
Ram asked, Hi Vikas, I was working in chennai for 6 months during April 06 - October 06 and then got transferred to Hyderabad. Where do you think i should file my tax return? IN Chennai or Hyderabad?
Vikas Gandhi answers, Since your last employer is based at Hyderabad, you have to file your income tax return at Hyderabad
aLOKE asked, Is STT amount deducted in shares transaction can be adjusted in the IT return?
Vikas Gandhi answers, No you cannot adjust the amount of STT paid in your income tax return
SreenivasuluY asked, Hi, My question is on filling up the 'house income property' in ITR-2 form. In case of self-occupied house taken on loan, the housing loan interest can be shown as negative income in 'Schedule HP' section. But when filling it up in the section 'Computation of total income', it says 'enter nil if loss' for 'Income from house property'. Does it mean that we cann't enter -ve amount as 'Income from house property' ?
Vikas Gandhi answers, Yes, Infact the negative amount or the loss amount has to be shown under Schedule CYLA
laki asked, Dear Sir, is it mandatory to file tax return thru online for this year
Vikas Gandhi answers, For individuals it is optional to file returns online. it is not mandatory
taxedman asked, i am a senir citizen and have sold my house for 13 laks, if i gift the entire money to my daughter and son will i have to pay any tax. i purchased the house in 1994 for 2.5 laks
Vikas Gandhi answers, If after indexation of the cost, if there is any profit you will certainly have to pay tax on such profit, irrespective of the fact whether you have gifted the entire money or kept the same with you.
smgohil asked, What is the penalty I have to pay if I want to file my return for the AY 2005-06 now.
Vikas Gandhi answers, If you file the income tax return for A.Y.2005-2006 now, you can be levied a penalty of Rs.5000/-
aLOKE asked, My income includes Tuton fees.Shall I have to deposit the fees in my bank account for including in my Tax return ? Which form shall I use?
Vikas Gandhi answers, It is not necessary to deposit the income in bank for the purpose of income tax return. Tuition fees income is considered as Income from Other Sources and hence you can file ITR-2.
vin asked, can i get tax benefit on education loan which is taken for my brother education. can i claim on repayment of principal or on intrest. my father can calim for same loan taken for my brother
Vikas Gandhi answers, For all your questions, the answer is No.
Tiger05 asked, First time i have to file return, what i have to take from my employer and in what formate? What items shall be enterdd in salary certificate etc.
Vikas Gandhi answers, You will need Salary Certificate in Form,No.16. it is a fixed format and hence you need not bother about the contents of the certificate.
Vikas Gandhi says, Friends, it's 5:00 p.m and time to say Good-bye. It was wonderful having chat with you and resolving your queries. Hope I could do more. Bye......
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"H3 stands for the manifestation of hip hop in all of its various forms. Practically, H3 will throw events, support individual artists, endorse causes, and participate in any medium that propagates hip hop as a culture and art-form. H3 is the physical instantiation of hip hop and lives through the creative efforts of its individual members working together towards common goals. H3 creates hip hop – we live hip hop – we are hip hop."
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Audible Doctor - F.U.B.U. Feat. Von Pea (prod. by marink)
Dope new single from Audible Doctor (Brown Bag AllStars) feat. Von Pea (Tanya Morgan), over some incredible, soulful production by marink. Venting the frustrations of lack of support that any independent artist can definitely relate to, on some FUBU stees.
"The Audible Doctor (of The Brown Bag AllStars) and Von Pea (of Tanya Morgan) have teamed up over marink's soulful production to bring you "F.U.B.U", the newest leak off Audible Doctor's upcoming FREE EP. The Full EP titled "I Think That..." is set to drop September 25th."
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Labels: 2012 hip hop, Audible doctor, brown bag allstars, FUBU, i think that, NYC hip hop, tanya morgan, von pea
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**Note: Below are the opinions of reporter Jermaine Royster and not the opinions of anyone else on the staff of 1wrestling.com
The year 2016 is just about done and we as fans could not have asked for a better year of Pro Wrestling. There were so many moments this year, so much so that I had to redo this article and list a few different times. In my opinion Pro Wrestling is in the midst of another "boom" period with social media growing and streaming sites becoming the new platform for watching wrestling. From Lucha Underground to Impact Wrestling down to WWE, all have done significant things to change how their shows are being ran. The biggest factor in 2016 to me has been the aspect of competition, especially when your talking about New Japan Pro Wrestling for instance. Each promotion this year has had stars come in and leave as well. Now in this article I give my Top 10 matches of the year, Top 5 Tag Teams & Top 5 Wrestlers of the year. As far as qualifications go, it's simply the best moments, wrestlers & matches that has happened this year in my opinion. With that said, let's go!
Best Match
1.)Tetsuya Naito vs Kenny Omega(NJPW G1 Climax 26)
This decision was the hardest by far because what I originally thought was the best match I had to switch a few times, but to me Naito battling Kenny Omega was clearly Match of the Year. First off these are the two best wrestlers in the world in my opinion at this point, also the G1 Climax just might be the most watched series of shows according to wrestling fans. This match was so good that it outshines the actual Final of the G1. I've never watched a match were both guys sold it to a tee. There's a spot in this match were Omega does a senton from the top rope down onto Naito in the crowd. This match is the very reason why New Japan Pro Wrestling has the bet show in the world. As far as big main events go, NJPW wrestlers know exactly how to bring the house down. Off all the ten matches listed, this match instantly had me wanting to watch it all over again. Simply put if someone asked me why New Japan was such a good promotion, I would just sit them down and have them watch this match. There are so many near falls in this match that I couldn't keep up, and what I loved the most was that during the match you see Naito hitting all his signature moves and just when you think it's over you see Omega hitting two V-Triggers and the One Winged Angel for the win. The end of the match had me second guessing myself because both men look as if they have the match in the bag but not so fast. Kenny Omega's performance in this match is second to none, he would go on to win this match and the final match against Hirooki Goto to become the first "gaijin" to win the G1 Climax Tournament.
2.)Sami Zayn vs Shinsuke Nakamura(NXT Takeover: Dallas)
3.)Hiroshi Tanahashi vs Kazuchika Okada(IWGP Heavyweight Championship, Wrestle Kingdom 10)
4.)AJ Styles vs Shinsuke Nakamura(Wrestle Kingdom 10)
5.)Tetsuya Naito vs Kazuchika Okada(IWGP Heavyweight Championship, Invasion Attack 2016)
6.)Will Ospreay vs Ricochet(NJPW Best of the Super Juniors)
7.)John Cena vs AJ Styles(SummerSlam 2016)
8.)Johnny Gargano & Tommaso Ciampa vs The Revival(NXT Tag Team Championship, NXT Takeover: Toronto)
9.)Dean Ambrose vs AJ Styles(WWE World Championship, WWE TLC)
10.)The Young Bucks vs The Briscoe Brothers(ROH World Tag Team Championship, ROH's Final Battle 2016)
Best Wrestler
1.)Tetsuya Naito
Tetsuya Naito has to be the Wrestler of the year, point blank period. Before I really get into why let's just say that in one year Naito has literally done just about everything. It was a very tough decision between Naito & Kenny Omega. When you go back to this time last year, Naito clearly wasn't the star he is now, same goes for Omega because they literally had the same type of year. What separates them apart is the fact that Naito has won both IWGP singles titles whereas Omega has won only the IWGP Intercontinental title but will challenge Okada for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship at Wrestle Kingdom in 2 weeks. In the last year Naito transformed himself from a hero who seemed upset that the fans wouldn't get behind him to the heelish leader of Los Ingobernables de Japon. Naito had feuded with all the top stars in Japan including Okada, Tanahashi, Goto, Kenny Omega and he will face Hiroshi Tanahashi at Wrestle Kingdom 11 with the IWGP Intercontinental Championship on the line. #Tranquilo!
2.)Kenny Omega(NJPW)
3.)AJ Styles(WWE)
4.)Kazuchika Okada(NJPW)
5.)Marty Scurll(ROH/PWG/Progress)
Best Women's Wrestler
1.) Charlotte(WWE)
This might be one those categories where it seems heavy on the WWE side, I was so much in favor of the newly titled Women's Division that took place earlier this year. I never liked the name "Diva" and it was hard to watch the divas on the main roster because Sasha Banks and Bayley were having great matches down in NXT. With that said my Women's Wrestler of the Year is none other than Charlotte. She has had one of the best years anyone could have male or female in 2016. When you go back to WrestleMania 32 and watch the Triple Threat match for the New WWE Women's Championship it gave me chills because this was something that I haven't seen before. Same can be said for the Hell in a Cell match against Sasha Banks, Charlotte has had matches this year that I simply haven't seen before. What I love the most is when she made the heel turn and joined up with Dana Brooke, my favorite Charlotte match would have to have been SummerSlam 2016 where she regained the WWE Women's Championship from Sasha Banks. These two have had some serious battles this year, last Sunday Charlotte won the title back from Sasha in a Ironman match
at Roadblock.
2.)Sasha Banks(WWE)
4.)Sexy Star(Lucha Underground)
5.)Alexa Bliss(WWE)
Best Tag Team
1.)The Young Bucks(ROH/NJPW/PWG)
Unlike the other two categories this one isn't that difficult, but before I say who is who I want to give props to Scott Dawson & Dash Wilder(The Revival). For one the Shatter Machine is one of the most awesome Tag Team moves you will ever see. Secondly, their run as 2-time NXT Tag Team Champions was one hell of a run. My #1 tag team of 2016 are Matt & Nick Jackson, The Young Bucks. What more can you say about these two, whether it's Japan or the United States they do it all. How can you go against a team that at one point held the New Japan Jr. Heavyweight, Ring Of Honor & Pro Wrestling Guerrilla Tag Team Champions all in the same year. Both matches against The Briscoe Brothers as well as winning ROH's Ladder War 6 against The Addiction & The Motor City Machine Guns. The Young Bucks will defend their IWGP Jr Heavyweight Tag Team Championships at Wrestle Kingdom 11 against Roppongi Vice.
2.)The New Day(WWE)
3.)The Revival(NXT)
4.)Guerrillas Of Destiny(NJPW)
5.)The Addiction(ROH)
Best Promotion
1.)New Japan Pro Wrestling
2.)World Wrestling Entertainment
3.)Lucha Underground
4.)Ring Of Honor
Comeback Wrestler of the Year
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Five Benefits Of Buying In Season Produce, And Ten Spring Options
Eating seasonal produce won't directly improve A1C levels, but it will ensure you're enjoying flavorful, nutrient-rich, economical foods.
Seasonal eating generally means buying produce that's grown locally (or nearly so) in its natural climate environment. It sounds like an easy task, but actually takes some sleuthing since our grocery stores are always full of both in and out-of-season items.
In-Season Benefits
Though requiring a bit of investigation, there are compelling reasons for stocking our pantry and fridge with each season's best bounty:
- Flavor. A food's flavor is at its peak when harvested in-season. For instance, consider the taste of a juicy, ripe tomato picked and purchased in August to those pale, hard tomatoes that arrive in the supermarket around February.
- Nutrients. A fruit or vegetable begins losing nutritional value as soon as it's harvested. Out-of-season items can spend ten days crated and in transit, their nutritional vibrancy diminished by the time they're in our shopping cart.
- Economy. Purchasing produce in-season saves money. For example, grapes purchased in March are likely from Chile, and time, fuel costs, and other transport factors add dollars to the grapes' price tag. Even when shipping distances are shorter, the expense of growing items in summer-like greenhouses is charged to consumers.
- Variety. By eating seasonly we change up our produce purchases every few months. This gives our taste buds variety, and we expose ourselves to a healthy broad spectrum of vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients.
- Nature. Consuming fresh produce in flow with the seasons may help us reset the inherent connection between our brain and body—a link sometimes lost in our fast-paced world of convenience. It might enhance our awareness of the foods our body desires for long term well-being.
Fortunately, memorizing what's in-season is unnecessary. It's easy to find lists of seasonal fruits and veggies online, including a handy list prepared by the website Whole9 (link below).
Ten Spring Season Options
Because focusing on seasonal produce enriches our lives and pocket books, here are five fruits, and five vegetables you may want to enjoy this spring.
- Apricots. Choose firm, plump apricots that are uniformly colored. Store at room temperature until ripe, then refrigerate in plastic bags for three to five days.
- Honeydew. Choose nearly spherical melons with waxy (not fuzzy) surfaces that feel heavy for their size. Store at room temps until cut, then in the fridge up to two weeks.
- Limes. Choose those with smooth, shiny skins that are heavy for their size. Refrigerate up to two weeks.
- Mangoes. Choose mangoes that are slightly firm, have a sweet aroma, and no sap on the skin. They keep at room temperature a couple days; once peeled and cut, refrigerate.
- Strawberries. Choose shiny, firm, bright red berries with their green caps intact. They keep in the fridge up to three days; wash just before eating.
- Asparagus. Select odorless stalks with dry, tight tips. Refrigerate up to four days by wrapping stalk ends in damp paper towels; place in a plastic bag.
- Broccoli. Select odorless heads with tight, bluish-green florets. Refrigerate, and use within three to five days.
- Green beans. Select well colored beans that snap easily went bent. Refrigerate in plastic bags; use within seven days.
- Spinach. Select crisp green bunches without insect damage. Wrap loosely in damp paper towels and refrigerate in plastic bags; use within three to five days.
- Vidalia onions. Select firm onions with dry skins, and no sprouts attached. Wrap the onions individually in paper towels and refrigerate up to six months.
Sources: Fruits and Veggies More Matters; Whole9 Life; Whole9 Seasonal Produce Guide
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In South Africa we often associate the word "pancake" with thin, rolled-up crepes… so I guess we would call these crumpets? Who cares, they're yummy, super filling, and fat free.
Ingredients (Serves 1, so double up if cooking for your amor):
- 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 2 Scoops Herbalife Formula 1
- 2 tbsp rolled oats
- 1/2 cup finely-chopped apple
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2/3 tsp baking powder
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup milk of choice (or more, for thinner pancakes)
- For an (admittedly more delicious) ever-so-fatted option, add a Tbsp of coconut oil to the mix.
- 1 egg (optional) for extra protein
Simply mix dry; mix wet; combine the two. Get your best non-stick pan and coat with cooking spray, then drop in spoonfuls of pancake batter and cook over low-medium heat until cooked through.
Drizzle with honey and more cinnamon to serve.
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Dear Dario is a hard-hitting rock band from Chicago, IL specializing in buzzing riffs, powerful vocals, and heart pounding rhythms. Established in 2016, the four-piece original act has been filling clubs all around Chicago. With their artistic style and high energy performances, Dear Dario creates an extraordinary atmosphere at every show.
Their sound is attributed to a combination of authentic rock, alternative grunge, and pop influences - resulting in an organic style that bridges the gap between mainstream and grunge. Dear Dario is able to entice a wide variety of music lovers through their old-school rock values and modern songwriting approach.
Anthony, CT, and E, all being expectational musicians, combined produce a larger-than-life sound within Dear Dario. Singer-Songwriter Anthony Dario's poetic lyricism and melodic riffs, create a roller-coaster of dynamics that forges an emotional connection with audiences at every performance. The band as a whole brings seductive rhythms, captivating melodies, and mesmerizing instrumentals, leaving the crowd with an unforgettable experience.
Dear Dario is here to revive rock and roll and bring the heart back to a lost genre.
Anthony Dario
Singer / Songwriter / Guitarist
Anthony was born and raised in Chicago, IL. He received his first guitar at 3 years old as he began attending the Suzuki Music Academy where is studied Flamenco and Classical Guitar. By 5 years old, he had already began performing in many prestigious venues throughout the Chicagoland, including the Chicago Orchestra Hall and The Chicago Theatre. Anthony's passion for guitar grew into a love for songwriting. As he progressed, so has his style of music. Mixing Spanish influenced rhythms with and alternative grunge rock edge, Anthony has created his own unique sound and style. After being involved in a few bands, in 2014, Anthony decided to take on his own musical career as a professional acoustic and alternative rock artist. He originated "The Anthony Dario Band" which soon became known as "Dear Dario."
Carl Thomas Garcia
Bassist/ Backing Vox
CT originates from Schaumburg IL. He began playing bass in '98 with a band called the Disposable Pets. After 8 years into his musical journey, he decided to experiment with more genres and groups, thus expanding his musical talents and style. He found himself returning to the stage in '08 with the band From the Broken. Eventually the band split up and C.T. relocated to Austin, TX in '10 where he retired from the music industry to follow a career in Bar Management. After moving back to his hometown of Chicago in '15, he was introduced to Anthony Dario, who shared his passion for music and authentic rock and roll. Shortly after they met, C.T. pulled himself out of retirement to share the stage and fulfill his musical venture with...
Dear Dario.
Eric "E" Johnson
Lead Guitarist/ Backing Vox
From his hometown of Seattle, WA, Eric began his musical journey by picking up his first guitar at the age of 12. influenced by many musical surroundings growing up, as well as his father's work as a sound engineer, Eric decided early on in life he would pursue a career in the music industry. Eric diligently worked on developing his undeniable guitar talent and began working with several bands and churches throughout the Seattle area. by the age of 18, he left his hometown to study more technical aspects of pro audio at the highly acclaimed, Georgia Tech. After receiving his Masters in Electrical Engineering and performing consistently all over the east coast, Eric decided to take his musical and technical skills to a new market and pursue his dream with an original act. Enter the city of Chicago and Dear Dario.