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Bald Eagles on the St. Clair River
Yesterday was a windy day, but wanted to go out and do some filming. I headed down to Algonac State Park and parked by the river looking for Bald Eagles. I filmed one thinking it was a hawk when I first got there then that was it for while. I was going to head down the river more to check out other spots, so I packed up and got in my truck. Once I sat in the truck I glanced out to the river, and two bald eagles sit on the ice river. I rush grabbing my camera, no time to set up my tripod, and I got some of the worst shots ever doing handheld with my 18-200mm set at 200mm and the wind blowing. Though, I was still excited because after 2 years of searching for them, I finally saw them and captured them on my camera.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKtIyQGzvkE&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Finding Michigan Cover
I went on fiverr to see if I can get someone to design my cover for my documentary film "Finding Michigan" and it came out pretty good. It is definitely better then what I had. I do wish the text was done a little better, or maybe added a drop shadow to it, but other than that it came out pretty sweet.
I knew I wanted to incorporate the Northern Lights, and a Bald Eagle if he could do it in a way that would look good, and love how he added the silhouette of the bird so it didn't stand out to much. I wanted the cover to show a bit what the film is about. I guess I could just say its a nature film since being outside is being out in the nature, but my mind keeps wanting to say its more than that.
I recently launched my crowd funding site on my web page, and if your interested in helping by sharing, or choosing a package I would appreciate all the help. I also have some videos on there, and just added a recent video I made called "Slow Birds," so please go check it out. http://www.kylecoggins.com
Thanks, and hope you enjoy!
Finding Michigan Update
Finding Michigan is a Documentary Film that has been in pre-production for a while now, and am looking to start crowd funding for in January 2014. I created a page on Facebook called Finding Michigan where you can learn more about it. Though there isn't much there yet, I am just looking to get people interested in it.
Its been rough trying to get this project going specially when I am working on starting production for my final project for school. I want to put full effort into making my Documentary, but school should come first. I must do both to be happy.
Finding Michigan Film
Finding Michigan Film.
Last weekend I decided I wanted to move forward with making a film about Michigan's wildlife, nature, and things not everyone can see everywhere.
Michigan holds some of the greatest places for sightseeing to wildlife viewing. Bald Eagles, Cougars, and even Wolves have been rising in sightings, and soaring of the endangered list. Though some may be impossible to find specially cougars, and wolves, but they are still here. Some of you may know that I have been searching for Bald Eagles for a while now, and have not been so lucky; though I feel my time is comming, and I am more confident then ever.
Just last month there was a Bald Eagle in St. Clair, Michigan. The women who spotted it took some good pictures of it as well, and it gave me this urge to push forward with this film.
What got me started!
Last January I was at work fueling trucks, and it was around two in the morning when I saw what looked to be a Cougar walking along the railroad tracks. Crazy sounding I know, specially being in a Marysville Michigan with lots of housing and a golf course close by. The body, and mostly the long tail was unmistakable. It was only a month after I saw this sighting there were a few sightings in Ann Arbor Michigan right by the University of Michigan. Also, there were a few other sighting claimed after that which made me wonder if it was the same Cougar. After that, I became addicted and wanted to see one for myself. This stuff has really interested me, and nature was really what I started out wanting to do in filmmaking.
I remeber what film I watched that got me into filming too, and for the record I was probably 5 or 6 years old, but it was "Wild America" with Johnathan Taylor Thomas. Haha. I admit that because I was young, but that movie inspired me to want to film wildlife. It does freak me out s little because you never know what could happen, but I have been trying to learn about these animals, so I know what to do if I get myself intoca bad situation.
I have a few projects I have been trying to kick into gear like my Online Film Festival I want to start, but I just don't have enough people interested in it yet, and don't want to job in it to soon. I have a short film project I'm working on for school but that is still in development right now, and Finding Michigan I am going to start at the end of October when I go to Mackinac City Michigan. Hopefully, I'll get some Eagle footage, and some great time-lapse of the milky way. Most of the budget will be out of pocket, but I am thinking of trying to raise money through crowdfunding, and offering perks for others who may want to join me in the filmmaking process. I am still working on different ideas for perks, and how to get people interested specially those who don't live in Michigan.
I know getting into any industry is hard, and that's why I want to reach out, and help people who just want to have a reason to film. I love just to have a reason to turn on my camera and start filming, and if life wasn't all about money then I would have no problem working for free. Unfortunately, we live in a world where money is the way of survival, and life. I will update soon on my progress. Thanks for all the support.
My Thoughts on The Matrix 4
Many have asked, will there be another Matrix film? Actually, I been waiting for this answer myself, and there have been false information on it happening for a long time. Rumors say that the Wachowski Brothers went to talk to James Cameron to learn about 3-D. Who knows if that is true, or not but that's what you'll find online. It is most likely false since we would have atleast heard of a part 4 instead of a double feature again.
I have read tons of comments about two more installments good, bad, and in between; furthermore, I respect everyone's comments so I only give my opinion on this film. I must say though that I am a huge fan of the film, and possibly one of the biggest.
First off, I want to start at why it could happen. Why there could be a 4th Matrix film. The Wachowski Brothers amazing screenwriters, and Directors. They did "Cloud Atlas," and there working on that other film Jupiter Decending I think it's called. I personally liked Cloud Atlas, and thought it was going to kill at the box office, but it got killed, specially for what it cost to make the film. Now, I'm not sure why it did so bad, and I know many would argue with me about it, but the film should of been bigger then it was. It amazes me how a movie so unique, and different that has a great story could do wrong. I mean Tom Hanks said fuck in the movie! I have never heard him say that word in any movie, haha.
I am curious to see how well their next film does, specially since it sounds like it will be a brain teaser like all their films. To bring my point across, I think if the film does bad maybe they will go back to the Matrix since they know there will be a following.
The comments about another Matrix film were both good and bad. Some loved the film, but didn't want to see a new one be made. Then you have the people who say flat out that it can't happen because Neo died, and the war was over. I hate that reply, because war is never ending not in real life, or movies. A long time ago, I would argue saying, how do you know Neo died? It wasn't until I got into screenwriting till I answered my own question. What better way to learn screenwriting then to read scripts. I read the ending of the Matrix, and clearly it say's Neo Dies!
If you don't read screenplays I would atleast recommend reading the first 10 pages of the first Matrix. The writing is so amazing and artistic it truely shows the talent the Wachowski Brothers have, and I'm not a huge reader, but the script is damn close to being as good as the film.
If I were to give an idea to how the Matrix could continue, it would be this: Neo dies in the Machine World, but they bring him back by growing him using his cells, or straight up turn him into a machine. They could either erase his memory, or Neo bring Trinity back as a machine too. Also, at the end of the trilogy the Oracle tells that little girl that she suspects will see Neo again someday. So, what if the machines just give him life again, simple as that. There can always be another Agent Smith, right? I know the story can come back to life it just has to be in a way that will be over the top, and groundbreaking. The Wackowski Brothers have the skills to do that, and they proved it with the first Matrix that was done in 1999. You still can't find a film that matches to that caliber of filmmaking.
What do you think? Have any opinions on a new installment?
Pre-Production Wedding Videography
When it comes to doing a project with no script, and no way of knowing how something will play out like doing a wedding, I think it is best to try and prepare for any situation. The one thing I like to do, and I do this when I know I am going to be shooting outside is to always be checking the weather. Being that this is my first wedding, I have been preparing for it for about a month now trying to minimize any issues I may run into. No mater how prepared you think you are, you will still find an issue you will have to work around, but planning can make issues easier to deal with.
The first thing I think is important is to create a check list. Write down every single piece of equipment you have even if you know your not going to use it. If it helps, take a picture of every piece of equipment. To have a way of keeping track of your inventory is always going to benifit you.
Keep things organized! Find a way to keep things in places that are easy to find. Create folders on your computer for your when you start post-production. Create scene folders, and folders for b-roll footage.
The next thing I want to mention is communication with your client. Make sure you have good directions, and find out if the event will be inside, or outside. This will insure you have the necessary gear to execute your shoot day. This may even give you info on what you may need to purchase like filters for outside, or camera lights for inside.
What time does the event start, and what time are you going to show up. Plan for the worst traffic, trains, or accidents that will cause you to be late. You may want to be there an hour early to get some b-roll footage, and to setup all your gear you will be using.
I am going to the rehearsal on Friday, and this will give me a look at possible shooting spots, gear setup, and audio setup. The couple that is getting married is having their ceremony in a park, so I know audio may be an issue. I'm going to have two camera's both recording audio, and if I there are plug-ins then I will use my wireless audio device, and hook a mic to the groom.
The last thing I would like to mention is to make sure you have enough tape, or memory card space; also, you want to be sure you have enough battery power. I baught an extra memory card and I got two more batteries with a car charger off Amazon. It helps to write your pre-production procese down, and either a journal, or a blog like I am doing because it can make you think of ways to better prepare yourself, or bring up things you may have forgotten.
Until next time..
Dollica LT D-100 Short Review
I didn't have a whole lot of time tonight to do a video review, but I had a little time to test the dolly. For starters, the Dollica Tripod Dolly is well built and sturdy, but There are issues I had with it while testing it out. I did a few takes on a flat tile surface, and notice that the footage is a bit shakey at times, as it gives off a bit of a vibration while rolling. This really is the one problem you don't want to have while filming, because it can be distracting to the audience specially when the scene has no action in it what so ever. On the other hand I had times when it was really smooth looking and thought it looked really good, but then I ran into another issue. Trying to dolly straight was a challenge, because the tires kept wanting to turn into another direction. I was trying to frame my subject first then push in on him, so I could concentrate more on the focus, but I kept having to adjust where the dolly was going. I am sure I need more practice with it, and hopefully I can find a way to work with these issues.
Wedding Videography
On August 24th I will be doing my first gig as a wedding videographer. I am actually pretty excited about doing it, and hope everything turns out fine. For if being my first gig I offered my services for free, because I don't feel comfortable charging for something I have never done before. I threw up a post on Craig's List, and was contacted pretty quick, so I'm glad I decided to go that route. Hopefully, I can use this wedding to help build more clients. I typed up a release form to get permission to use parts of the wedding video to help promote my work, and I asked her first instead of waiting until the wedding day so I know she is okay with it.
I will be adding updates as I prepare for the wedding. I will post my process on my pre-production, production, and post-production.
Tripod Dolly
Dolica LT D-100.
I just got my new tripod dolly today, and hope to test it out tonight. I will try to give a review on it through video, but depends on the time I have tonight.
The reason I want to do a review is because I only paid $38.00 for it on Amazon, so I want to put it to the test with my camera. I pulled it out of the case and it seems really well made, so lets hope it can hold up to my expectations. I have to say, though it was only $38.00 I only paid $17.00 because I had $21.00 in Amazon points. Either way it is a great price, and I am excited to use it.
How To Make Blood Gel
Blood Gel can be a cheap and powerful way to make your FX wounds stand out. When necessary, I like to keep everything on a low budget specially easy do it yourself make-up FX.
-Red Food Dye
-Blue Food Dye
Yes, thats it. Now take a glob of Vaseline out and put it in a zip lock back or some sort of container you have lying around the house. Next, mix the Red Dye into the vaseline, and mix it up.
You have a good looking mix so far, but we want the blood to be darker. This part you have to be careful with, so put a drop of Blue Dye into the Vaseline. To much blue and you will get more purple the dark red, so really be careful mixing. You may need another drop, so add the Blue Dye until you reach your desired color.
That's it. You can now add this mix you made into you wounds to help pullnof that realistic look your going for.
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The vast fleet of military drones the Pentagon has at its disposal will likely be worth very little in the Pacific, against more advanced, capable enemies, according to a report by Dave Majumdar of the site Flight Global.
"We are now shifting to a theatre where there is an adversary out there who is going to have a vote on whether I have that staring eye over the battlefield 24[hours], seven [days a week], 365 [days a year], and pretty certain they are not going to allow that to happen," says Gen Mike Hostage, commander of Air Combat Command, speaking at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).
That "vote" is a reference to the capabilities of potential enemies in that area of operations. Majumdar notes that "a drawdown is all but inevitable" and that these unused drones will have "to be parked" somewhere — in all likelihood here at home, parked in the skies.
According to the report the parking of these drones "could free up resources to build a new intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) platform to tackle the emerging anti-access/area denial challenges emerging around the globe."
In layman's terms that means drones that may be a bit more stealthy, a bit more advanced, and a bit more autonomous. Though autonomy has been a sticking point as of late, the military is well aware of the moral boundaries that come with giving robots a "license to kill" — human acquisition and identification of targets will always be a part of the equation.
In fact, the military is tossing around the idea of incorporating virtual reality immersion to fully engage drone pilot's awareness in unmanned aircraft.
"I fully believe we'll get there some day," Hostage says. "But I don't have that technical capability today."

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Fielding's School of Psychology offers the only accredited (on probation) clinical psychology doctoral program using a distributed delivery model. The program is accredited (on probation) by the American Psychological Association (APA Commission on Accreditation, 750 First St. NE, Washington, DC 20002, 202.336.5979). The clinical psychology program received initial accreditation by the APA in 1991.
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Team Latus Motors Racing rider Jason DiSalvo underwent an engine change and survived a furious 15-lap sprint to win the 70th Daytona 200 AMA Pro Daytona SportBike race at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday.
DiSalvo, whose victory was his first in the Daytona 200 and also the first for Ducati, was among eight riders jockeying for position in the lead pack during the final 15 laps that followed a pair of red flags.
He held off runner-up Cory West by 0.030 seconds while pole winner and 2006 Daytona 200 winner Jake Zemke settled for third.
The race, which was halted for the first time at Lap 27 for a mandatory front-tire change, was reduced from 57 laps to 42 laps setting up a final 15-lap restart.
The red flag gave DiSalvo a second chance at winning the historic motorcycle race.
At the same time the first red flag came out, DiSalvo's motor expired on his No. 40 Ducati. During the extended red flag, DiSalvo's crew was able to change engines with the back-up bike and have him prepared to return to the track when racing resumed.
"After what the team went through today with everything with the engine, those guys worked so hard," DiSalvo said. "That was probably the biggest thrash in all of motorcycle history to get that bike back together and ready to rock on time to start. It's just amazing. I'm almost speechless as to how I feel about winning this race. I don't think it has sunk in yet."
In the National Guard SuperBike round, defending champion Graves Yamaha's Josh Hayes led every lap except the last lap as Rockstar Makita Suzuki rider Blake Young pulled the slingshot at the start/finish line to complete the sweep of both rounds of the SuperBike at Daytona. The margin of victory was 0.072 seconds.
"I'm happy for my guys," Young said. "I want to be a contender this year for the championship and get through all of the rounds. It's nice to get out of here with a couple of wins and get some points.
"I saw Josh put his head down. He rode a really smart and tough race. More than once in that race, I thought he was gone. He was getting around that infield really, really well. It was everything I could do to stay near him."
Hayes' strategy was to be the leader and try to breakaway from the field.
"I did my game plan," Hayes said. "I told the guys at the truck that I'm going to try to do .37s. Hopefully that's enough to breakaway from these guys and they won't be able to catch me. I got away with it for 14 laps. I rode the best I could. The last lap was a good lap. I did everything right. I did exactly what I was wanting and trying to do. You get beat sometimes.
"That's a hard pill to swallow. I had done everything right for so long. To get nipped at the line was pretty tough. But this is glorious compared to how I left Daytona last year."
Notes: In the 10-lap SuperSport race, it was a 1-2 Colombia finish with David Gaviria nipping Tomas Puerta at the start/finish line by 0.048 seconds … During the Daytona 200, Ricky Orlando of Boulder, CO, surpassed Rick Shaw as the new mileage leader in event history on Lap 3 … The one-hour conclusion of the Daytona 200 will air on SPEED Channel tonight at 11 p.m. ET.
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A Franklin County judge sentenced Aaron Kelly to the maximum 20 years to life in prison today for killing his father
Kelly, 25, was convicted of murder and tampering with evidence late Thursday for the strangulation death of Gregory Kelly on June 5, 2006. The older Kelly, 55, was found dead at their Reynoldsburg home by his wife. His arms had been cut off and his legs hacked with an unknown object.
There was no testimony during the trial that would lead to a motive, Assistant County Prosecutor David Zeyen said.
Common Pleas Judge Patrick E. Sheeran, who ruled Kelly competent to stand trial over the objections of defense attorney Sheryl K. Munson, told Kelly it was a heinous murder and that his flight to Morrow County in his father's car with evidence from the crime scene showed evidence of guilt.
Kelly was arrested on I-71 in his underwear a mile from the car, which had broken down, Zeyen said. State Highway Patrol troopers checking the car found a plastic tote in the back seat containing the arms and two kitchen knives.
�In truth, you have been given one life and you have made an utter waste of it,� Sheeran told Kelly during the hearing.
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Easy come, easy go. Less than a week after HSBC Holdings PLC HBC, -0.21% said it would book a $2.6 billion profit from the sale of its stake in insurer Ping An, the bank confirmed it is to pay a $1.9 billion penalty to U.S. authorities in relation to money-laundering lapses centered on its Mexican unit.
The settlement could knock about 11% off the bank's earnings for 2012. Yet the price of its Hong Kong-listed shares hardly budged Tuesday.
The bank had already managed expectations that a big payment was coming. HSBC warned in early November that its money-laundering bill could be $1.5 billion or more. The announcement also removes the prospect of something much worse and lets HSBC potentially draw a line under the issue. The bank says it has toughened its compliance regime, with senior legal hires and a beefed up anti-money laundering unit as well as reviews of standards and controls. This will be costly. HSBC acknowledged at least US$990 million of spending on measures to fix the problem systems.
The jury is out on how its reputation fares. The big test now is how the bank delivers on chief executive officer Stuart Gulliver's ambitious plan to lift return-on-equity to 12% by the end of next year, and reduce the cost-income ratio from 57.5% to 52% by then too.
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Representative or an IRS official is a typical visitor to daily life or your Hawaii business. Getting a distinction between the two is vital that you learn how exactly to deal with each. An IRS agent has the primary purpose of auditing tax returns. They send notifications regarding impending audits via email. You can either go to local IRS office, when you get an email from IRS agent or an agent comes over to your house or business to audit returns.
An IRS officer on the other hand deals with more complex tax problems. For instance, whenever an IRS agent finds that you haven't paid taxes on a specific source of income, your case is known as IRS official. Hence the main job of an IRS official would be to deal with a tax debt or back tax liability.
The Internal Revenue Service assigns you a revenue officer in these conditions:
Failure to Collect Taxes
When the IRS has failed to successfully collect taxes from you using the ordinary channels like telephone calls, levies, notices and e-mails.
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When your tax liability is substantially large, a standard figure being 25,000 dollars or more.
Remember IRS revenue officers are mandated by law to undertake measures to regain the taxes. These measures repossess wage garnishments or property, freeze assets, seize and can include problem levies. Anticipate these officers to appear at your residence or location of companies surprising or without prior communication. In rare instances, you might be called by the policemen or send you emails summoning you to their offices. Try and work with them to prevent further complicating your case and attempt to pay you over-due taxes to the expand your income can adapt. The tax sum requires you to work out a plan to pay or if your case is more complex, you will need the professional services of legal counsel.
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The IRS official might request some files and financial records when you are unable to settle your debt instantly. Such advice like form 9297 which is send to you by the IRS, form 433-A which is used for people or form 433-B which is used for companies are used by the Internal Revenue Service to identify your income, assets, and give an overview of your obligations. Filling these forms should be done correctly and accurately hence the professional services of an attorney are required. Hence, when you get these forms, the very first thing to do would be to call legal counsel.
A lawyer get you a more adaptable one and can easily negotiate should you be given tight datelines. Remember, there are lots of alternatives that may be offered by the officer. A common one in case related to payroll late would be to assess and assign you a retrieval penalty trust fund. For this to occur, an interview should be conducted to determine who is the actual offender between a company along with an individual and having an attorney in this interview in Hawaii is a matter of necessity.
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What is a Garnish of Wages?
IRS wage garnishment denotes the withholding or deduction of Hawaii wages from an employee's salary or damages emanating from cases of unpaid IRS taxes. Should you owe the IRS back taxes and also don't react to their phone calls or payment notices then chances are that you may be subjected to an IRS wage garnishment. In other quarters, it is also known as a wage levy or wage attachment.
The garnishment procedure is usually fairly extended, first the IRS determines how much you owe them in back taxes, once this has been done, they'll send you several payment request notices in the email in addition to more than one phone call with regards to the debt in question. You usually have thirty (30) days to get in touch with IRS with regards to this notice before they proceed and forwarding the notice to your Kailua employer. After this notice was sent to the Kailua company, you've got a further fourteen (14) days to make a response before garnishment of wages starts. The employer generally has at least one pay period before they're required to send the funds after receiving a notice of levy.
How Much Can they Take from My Paychecks?
IRS garnishment rules commonly allow the Internal Revenue Service to deduct or garnish 70% or more of an employee's wages; this is mostly done with the aim of convincing his representative or the worker to touch base with IRS to settle the debt. It is also worth saying that the income which are exempted from garnishment do depend on the tax filing status of the garnishee (filing jointly, married or single) and any number of listed dependents on the tax return.
Wage garnishments are typically one of the most aggressive and harsh tax collection mechanics and one should never take them lightly, as a matter of fact, they would rather solve tax issues differently and just sanction this levy when they feel they have ran out of viable alternatives. This is usually not possible because of wide selection of reasons, even though paying off the taxes you owe the IRS is the easiest way out of such as situation. First and foremost, you may not have the entire sum or the tax liability may belong to someone else or your ex spouse, you'll be asked to show this however.
What should I do next about garnishment?
Do quite quick and you therefore have to discuss any payment arrangements with the Inland Revenue Service. In this respect, it is imperative that you just touch base with an expert who will help you quit or end the garnishment and to readily get a wage garnishment release. We're a Kailua BBB A+ rated tax business using a team of tax lawyers that are exceptionally competent with a long list of satisfied clients as well as years of experience to establish this. Touch base with us and we promise to get back to you within the shortest time possible, normally within one working day or less. We promise to assist you achieve an amicable understanding with the Internal Revenue Service(IRS) and get you a wage garnishment discharge.
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What is a tax lien?
A federal tax lien is a lien enforced by the government to lawfully claim against your assets if by any chance you don't remunerate your tax dues. The lien cushions the authority's claim to all your present property, inclusive of financial, personal and real estate assets. It transforms it into a public record affair when a lien is submitted. Liens usually record the exact amount owed to IRS in the precise time it is imposed in a public file called the Notice of Federal Tax Lien. The record notifies creditors that the government has a right to confiscate your property at just about any given time. Credit reporting agencies that are different conventionally acquire this particular information so tax liens ultimately reflect on your credit reports.
Federal tax liens can easily be prevented from being lodged by paying up all your tax dues and also before the IRS choose to levy a lien in your assets. They can be evaded through creating payment agreements which adequately meet the requirements of the IRS so as not to file a lien. A federal tax lien cannot be filed if a citizen decided to prepare a streamlined or guaranteed installment treaty. Such arrangements require the taxpayer keep a balance of $10,000 or an amount less than that for the guaranteed installment and for that is treaty the streamlined arrangement , it should be $25,000 or less. In a situation where the citizen owes more than $25, 000, a tax lien can be avoided if he/she a streamlined treaty. lays out tries their best to reduce that special outstanding balance to exactly $25,000 or less and instead There are two methods of removing tax liens: release and withdrawal.
How can I have my tax lien removed?
Taking federal tax liens is like it never existed when the lien to being revoked by the IRS resort. Whenever the lien is filled erroneously lien withdrawals generally take place. In a case where the tax lien is wrongly filed, contact the IRS as soon as possible. In order to substantiate you have no tax arrears then take the crucial measures in withdrawing the lien, the IRS representatives will assess your account.
Releasing a national or Hawaii state tax lien usually means that the lien that is imposed constrains your assets. Promptly after lien releasing, the county records will instantly be brought up to date to show that is has been released. Nonetheless,the presence of a federal tax lien once will be exhibited in your credit reports for 10 years.
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An Offer in Compromise agreement could save you up to 90% on your back tax debts
What is an OIC program
Essentially, it describes the form of arrangement between the person facing the tax problem (tax payer) and also the IRS Company which helps the tax payer in this case to settle his or her debt. The Internal Revenue Service and/or state of Hawaii helps the client faced with serious tax problems by paying or rather bailing them out up to less in relation to the amount owed. However, not all taxpayers that are distressed qualify for IRS Offer in Compromise Agreement. This is only after evaluation of the client has been carried out because qualification relies on several factors. The IRS Offer in Compromise Deal plays an instrumental role in helping citizens with distressed fiscal challenges solve their tax problems. This means that the IRS acts as the intermediary that helps the citizen pay their tax debt in the handiest and flexible manner.
What Does it Take to Qualify for an OIC agreement?
Filling the applications does not guarantee the Kailua citizen a qualification that is direct. Instead, the IRS starts evaluation process and the total assessment that may render you incapable of paying your taxes. These applications are then supported with other relevant records which is used by the IRS to find out the eligibility of the citizen for an Offer in Compromise Agreement. Nonetheless, there are some of the few qualifications process that has to be matched totally be the taxpayer. These are the three basic tenets of qualification that each and every taxpayer must meet in order to be considered.
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OnePlus 3's specs and features are similar to Samsung Galaxy S7 or HTC 10, but sells for $399 unlocked, $300 less than them. The 16-megapixel camera on the OnePlus 3 is much improved over OnePlus 2. It is very fast to launch and fast to focus, and takes good photos in both good and poor lighting. Colors are accurate and images are sharp and detailed although camera tends to rely on its optical stabilization too much. With 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage it is an excellent phone.
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820, Adreno 530 GPU
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The countdown to the second half is now underway-the league unveiled the full Clausura 2018 Tournament schedule today. Among the major dates & highlights:
The tournament begins January 5. Week 1 begins with Tigres at Puebla on 1/5 at 7 PM (5 PM PT/8 PM ET).
There will be one midweek slate, Week 7 will be played on 2/13 & 2/14.
The regular season will conclude on 4/29. The playoffs will then begin on 5/2, culminating in the Gran Final on 5/17 & 5/20.
The first of the Clasicos happens in Week 3 with Pumas vs. America on 1/21, then Guadalajara-America in Week 10, America-Cruz Azul in Week 13, Atlas-Guadalajara in Week 16, and finally the best perhaps last again, Tigres-Monterrey in Week 17.
The Demotion Watch plays out in Week 5 with Queretaro-Veracruz, the loser could be well on their way down after the tournament.
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — They risked their lives for the Hubble Space Telescope and did so gladly.
Now, many of the astronauts who worked on Hubble hundreds of miles above Earth are dismayed, bewildered or both by NASA's decision to pull the plug on the mighty observatory.
"I just think it's a huge, huge mistake," says Greg Harbaugh, who performed Hubble repairs during a pair of spacewalks in 1997. "It is probably the greatest instrument or tool for astronomical and astrophysical research since Galileo invented the telescope, and I think it is a tragedy that we would consider not keeping the Hubble alive and operational as long as possible."
Little chance of reversal
Though the decision is not absolute, there appears to be little chance NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe will change his mind about a Hubble servicing mission, deeming it too risky to astronauts in the wake of Columbia.
That would mean a premature death for the 14-year-old observatory whose latest snapshot — revealed last week — showed the deepest-ever view of the universe, a mishmash of galaxies dating almost all the way back to creation.
Tom Akers, part of the spacewalking team that restored Hubble's eyesight in 1993, also favors another mission.
"I definitely think that's an asset that we shouldn't throw away," says Akers, who teaches college math in Missouri. "That's my position and they know it."
Heavy criticism
NASA has been fending off heavy criticism ever since O'Keefe decided in January to cancel the last servicing, set for 2006.
Last week, at congressional urging, O'Keefe agreed to ask the National Academy of Sciences to study the issue from all perspectives, including using robots to install new cameras or augment battery power.
But he does not expect to reconsider sending up astronauts despite the outcry.
An Internet petition has collected thousands of names, O'Keefe's e-mail system is clogged with complaints, members of Congress are demanding reviews by independent groups, and the chief Columbia accident investigator is urging a public policy debate on the Hubble gains versus shuttle risks.
Even John Glenn has weighed in, telling President Bush's commission on moon and Mars travel that another servicing mission is necessary "to get every year's value out of that thing."
Four more years?
The canceled servicing mission would have been the Hubble's fifth and would have equipped it with two state-of-the-art science instruments already built and worth a combined $176 million, as well as fresh batteries and gyroscopes. The work by spacewalkers would have kept Hubble humming until 2011 or 2012.
Without intervention, Hubble will probably take its last picture in 2007 or 2008. O'Keefe says he does not see how NASA could launch a servicing mission before then without shirking the recommendations of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board.
As an alternative, engineers are trying to figure out how to prolong the telescope's life with robotic help.
NASA is quick to point out that when Hubble was launched, 15 years of service were promised, a goal that will be met next spring. The space telescope has helped scientists gauge the age and size of the universe and confirmed the existence of black holes.
Questions of risk and timing
Regardless of Hubble's merit, O'Keefe says he cannot let astronauts fly to the telescope and risk being stuck there if their shuttle is damaged by foam or other launch debris.
There's no way a stranded shuttle crew could get from Hubble to the international space station in an entirely different orbit.
The NASA chief insists his decision is rooted in safety, and he's recruited the agency's chief scientist, John Grunsfeld, a two-time Hubble space repairman, to help defend his decision.
Yet eyebrows were raised given the timing of the announcement: It came two days after President Bush unveiled a plan to complete the space station and retire the shuttle by 2010, and to send astronauts back to the moon by 2020.
Glenn worries the Columbia accident may be making NASA gun-shy.
Harbaugh, now director of the Florida Air Museum, says he felt no more danger flying to Hubble than anywhere else in space. There is little difference, he says, "in risk between launching to Hubble and launching to station and just launching period."
Prospects for replacement
Astronomers would be at a loss if Hubble is abandoned and its powerful replacement, the James Webb Space Telescope, is lost in a rocket explosion or has crippling design flaws. That's why so many would rather wait to decommission Hubble until Webb is launched, now set for 2011.
While NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory and Spitzer Space Telescope see the universe in X-ray and infrared, respectively, Hubble observes visible light and peeks into the ultraviolet and near-infrared. Webb will focus on the infrared and outdo Hubble with a mirror more than double its size.
Astronauts — Hubble repairmen included, who say they would do it again — like to point out that a ship is safe in the harbor, but that's not what ships are built for.
Says Bruce McCandless, who helped deliver Hubble to orbit and now works in industry: "John Paul Jones is also reported to have said, 'Give me a fast ship for I intend to sail in harm's way.' He wasn't going to sit in the harbor, either."
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2. Dancing With the Stars, ABC
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3. Paper Trail, T.I.
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2. She Never Cried in Front of Me, Toby Keith
3. Love Story, Taylor Swift
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1. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
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2. Barbie & the Diamond Castle
3. It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
4. Dora the Explorer: Dora Saves the Snow Princess
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I Samuel 3: 21 "And the Lord appeared again in Shiloh…for the Lord revealed himself to Samuel in Shiloh by the word of the Lord." The text implies that God had been away.
Moffatt translates this verse to read: "Once more the Eternal was to be seen at Shiloh."
The very context of this passage pre-supposes that there had been gray days through which God had not been seen. The reality is that God was never absent. He was not seen because of the idols that blinded people from seeing the visible and invisible God. In our humanity we create so much stuff such as religiosity and symbolic inauthentic worship that God becomes to us as if He were distant or as if He were dead. The people said to Aaron, "up, make us gods which shall go before us; for as for this Moses….we know not what is become of him." When Moses died, God withdrew because all they could see was in the personality of their great leader. Three centuries later, God returned. With the arrival of Samuel, the Lord "appeared again at Shiloh."
I see a parallel for COGIC. I am opposed to this divisive, Godless political system of campaigning, borrowed from other denominations that has prevented us from experiencing the fellowship with each other and the fullness of the Holy Ghost. Will the Lord appear again in COGIC? Our feigned worship consisting of fake "praise breaks" and multiple fads will not bring God back. You can have so many meetings that you can meet yourself coming from meetings, but that will not bring God back. In fact meetings have become the perfect place to "avoid God." Our meetings have become "fund raising and social gatherings" with little or no room to celebrate the God who created us. The text supports the premise that God walked out for three centuries after the death of Moses and gave the people what they asked for until they came to understand who they really needed.


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December 2004: First Landing State Park/
Virginia Beach, Virginia
It has been almost 400 years now since the first English settlers came ashore here at the bottom of the Chesapeake Bay. The Commonwealth of Virginia obtained more than 2,000 acres near Cape Henry in 1933 at the cost of $157,000. Depression-era public work programs set out to shape the land into the park that was dedicated in 1936. In 1965 the park
was included in the National Register of Natural Landmarks as the northernmost location on the East Coast where subtropical and temperate plants grow and thrive together.
The trail system at First Landing State Park, designated as part of the National Recreation Trail System, features 19 miles of dog-friendly hiking. The marquee walk is the Bald Cypress Trail that circles a cypress swamp for 1.5 miles, much of the way on elevated boardwalks. Airborne Spanish moss drapes many of the ancient giants. Looping off the red-blazed Bald Cypress Trail is the 3.1-mile blue Osmanthus Trail, named for the American olive tree that grows abundantly on the fringes of the dark lagoon along the trail. Another worthwhile detour from the Bald Cypress Trail is the quarter-mile High Dune Trail that uses wooden sleeper-steps to ascend a steep, wooded dune. It is easy walking on these packed sand and soft dirt trails that are further cushioned to the paw by pine straw from towering loblolly pines. There are gentle undulations that spice up the flat canine hiking along the 8 hiker-only trails and the 6-mile Cape Henry multi-use trail. First Landing State Park stretches to the edge of the Chesapeake Bay where swimming is allowed on unguarded sandy beaches. Dogs are allowed on this beach year-round, the only such Virginia state park allowing dogs in the beach/
swimming areas.
Just off-shore are views of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, one of the seven modern engineering marvels of the world. Each span of the 17.6-mile crossing utilizes more than 2,500 concrete piles to support the trestles. Construction of the bridge-tunnel complex required undertaking a project of more than 12 miles of low-level trestles, two 1-mile tunnels, two bridges, almost 2 miles of causeway, four manmade islands and 5-1/2 miles of approach roads, totaling 23 miles.
The park is north of Virginia Beach on US 60, about six miles from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel.


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Some of my best friends are Jewish. After all, I'm a standup comic! The point is, I have little time and need to spit this right quick.
This is with Israel (yes, i'm focusing on them) has gone too far. They are destroying the entire Lebanese infrastructure, and now I read they've caused an oil spill that could be bigger than Exxon Valdes.
Back when two Israeli soldiers were taken hostage by Hamas militants, Israel responded by blowing up the entire power plant in Gaza! WTF!%$!#


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Speech to Text for Camera found in school bathroom
Below is the closed-captioning text associated with this video. Since this uses automated speech to text spelling and grammar may not be accurate.
ots:camera found in bathroom clear lake bathrooms.jpg camera in bathroom-stngr-3 it's news that many find disturbing. authorities are working closely with clear lake schools after a camera was found in a faculty bathroom. camera in bathroom-stngr-1 k-i-m-t news three's brian tabick is following this developing story and breaks down what we know right now. xxx camera in bathroom-llpkg-1 camera in bathroom-llpkg-7 according to the clear lake police department, the clear lake school district was made aware that a small camera had been placed inside of a faculty bathroom by an employee in may 2013-- a situation that many people i spoke with just can't believe. camera in bathroom-llpkg-3 natural sound pam larson's kids have all grown up and graduated from the clear lake school district, but learning a camera was found in a bathroom is unnerving. camera in bathroom-llpkg-2 it's frightening i think it's frightening for every parent in america camera in bathroom-llpkg-5 authories arrested 46 year old david beemis of mason city on febuary 12 on four counts of invasion of privacy for placing a small camera in a clear creak elementary staff restroom. those with the school say during the investigation beemis obtained video of four clear lake staff members, but say no students were involved. as a parent - it's a relief for larson - still - she would like to see more protective measures put in place. check regularly for things like that in the locker rooms in the bathrooms the schools for the kids i mean i don't know how long the cameras there and what was found but boy we have to watch out for kids better . and those with the school say they did just that after learning about the situation last month. camera in bathroom-llpkg-4 immediately we searched every single restroom and all our school building so you know we thought was isolated to one with me to the search them all camera in bathroom-llpkg-6 while gee says he is gratefull no student was involved in this situation he is still in shock that this happened in clear lake. we never want anything like that to happen to our students to be in a video type situation of any kind now the community is waiting for answers... i'd like to know how long the cameras up and i like to see justice done those with the school say beemis was a long time employee of the school, but has since resigned his position. in studio three brian tabick k-i- m-t news three. we are in contact with police and will be sure to bring you the latest on this story as we learn more.


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Iams Mature & Senior Cat Food
Complete and balanced cat food for mature cats. Iams premium quality ingredients mean that each kibble is packed full of nutrition, so just a small amount will satisfy your cat.
Concentrated nutrition with high quality protein.
Developed with veterinarians.
For adult cats age 7+ years.
- Strong muscles
- Healthy digestion
- Strong immune system
- Healthy joints
Size: 2.5kg (Approx.)
Flavour: Chicken
Clean, fresh drinking water should always be available. Individual needs vary and feeding should be adjusted as required to help maintain your cat at a lean, healthy body weight.


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For J.W., Columbus
For J.W., ColumbusEASY SLOW-COOKED COUNTRY-STYLE PORK RIBS
Makes 6 to 8 servings
2 to 3 pounds countrystyle pork ribs
1 cup ketchup
8 ounces cola
Place ribs in a slow cooker. Combine ketchup and cola. Pour over ribs. Cover and cook 2 hours on high, then 3 to 4 hours on low, basting occasionally, if desired.
C.M., Dublin
PER SERVING: 200 calories; 24 g protein; 11 g carbohydrates; 0 fiber;
6 g fat (2 g saturated); 84 mg cholesterol; 411 mg sodium


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Thursday, October 15, 2009
I owe everyone an apology. Yesterday was supposed to be the first Wednesday's for Wyatt and well, I didn't happen...
You see, Joseph and I are on vacation. We absolutely could not gain access to the internet, so I was unable to publish my post (although I already had it written). To everyone who was looking for my post, I'm so sorry. Wednesday's for Wyatt will officially start NEXT week for sure!
We will continue to be on vacation until Sunday, so you probably won't hear much from me until then. I promise I'm not dropping off the face of the earth! Its just been really nice to spend time with my family and "get away" for a while.
If you sent me an e-mail I will be getting back to you soon. Please be patient with me :)
5 comments:
- Ladybug Mama of 2 said...
Have fun on your vacation. You deserve it. Have a little fun for me as well. We can definitely wait for Wyatt Wednesday's until next week. And I just checked out the petition. You're almost at 1000. You'll get there I just know it. I found some elephant beads so I'm working on your necklace. Talk to you real soon.
- October 15, 2009 at 6:16 PM
- Franchesca Cox said...
Take all the time you need! =)
It's nice to get away sometimes!
- October 15, 2009 at 6:28 PM
- Holly said...
It's ok! Enjoy your vacation!!!
- October 15, 2009 at 7:21 PM
- Tina said...
Enjoy your family time!!! xx
- October 15, 2009 at 7:37 PM
- Karen said...
Glad you're away on holiday and hope you have some nice tranquil moments. (((Hugs)))
- October 15, 2009 at 9:21 PM
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The 52 Club
52 Gower Street
United Kingdom
Meeting Times:
7.00pm - 9.30pm
Fortnightly on a Thursday
Who can attend:
Contact Details:
Text or email preferred. When making contact, please state:
- which group you're asking about (the organiser runs more than one)
Tel : 07976 726803
Email : firstname.lastname@example.com
Group Information:
The Central London OCD Support Group is open to people who have (or think they might have) OCD or a related disorder, their family members, their carers and their friends. It is an informal but structured meeting where people affected can talk to others in a friendly, non-judgmental way. The group does not offer therapy or professional guidance, but is an opportunity to share thoughts, ideas and strategies, and to provide mutual support.
Directions to the Venue:
Nearest Tube station:
Goodge Street (Northern Line (Charing Cross branch))
From the exit of Goodge Street tube station turn right, then turn first left into Chenies Street. At the end of Chenies Street cross Gower Street and The 52 Club is just opposite. It's just 5 minutes' walk.
Nearest buses:
Buses 14, 24, 29, 73, 134, 390.
Southbound buses: get off at Chenies Street (stop D) in Gower Street. The bus stop is right outside The 52 Club.
Northbound buses: get off at Goodge Street Station (stop A) in Tottenham Court Road. From the bus stop walk back to Goodge Street tube station then follow directions as above. It's just 5 minutes' walk.
Car parking:
There is no known allocated car parking for this venue but please enquire if you need to find car parking.
The 52 Club is in the basement of Bonham Carter House. Please enter through the small archway in the railings just before the bus stop and go down the steps - there is no need to enter Bonham Carter House. An external lift is available by the bus stop.
The group will normally be in the large room to the left as you enter the Club, but may occasionally be in the smaller room on the right - just look for a sign showing 'Support Group'.
Please Note: While the room in The 52 Club we will be using has a bar it will be closed and alcohol will not be available / visible
Due to the need to pay for room hire a small cash contribution is requested at each meeting - this will normally be between £2.00 and £2.50 per person per meeting, but if anyone is unable to pay this will not prevent them attending. There is no other charge for the group.
Dates for 2019:
All meetings are on Thursdays. All meetings are 7.00pm-9.30pm except where shown.
24 January
7 February
21 February
7 March
21 March
4 April
18 April
2 May
16 May
30 May
13 June
27 June
11 July
25 July
8 August*
22 August
5 September
19 September
3 October
17 October
31 October
14 November 28 November
12 December** (no meeting 26 December, replaced by a meeting on 2 January 2020)
* 8 August Group 14th Birthday Party, may finish 2300 - please contact for arrangements before coming
** 12 December Christmas Party, may finish 2300 - please contact for arrangements before coming
The meetings normally start promptly at 7pm, and sometimes finish a little after 9.30pm, but it is OK to arrive a little late or to leave early.


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First a bit of history (just a bit, I promise). In the 80's California law began requiring that insurance companies offer earthquake insurance. Then, in 1994 the Northridge Quake hit and was a wake up call to the insurance industry. Suddenly the entire industry discovered they had underestimated the damage caused when a major quake hits a heavily populated area. Almost overnight, the homeowners insurance market dried up in California. Companies sought to limit their exposure so they would not be facing ruin when "The Big One" hits. The only way to not have to offer earthquake insurance was to not sell homeowners either. Thus, the California Earthquake Authority was created.
What is the California Earthquake Authority
The CEA is a privately funded, publicly managed agency designed to remove the risk of earthquake exposure from the insurance companies. Most of the insurance companies doing business in the State of California participate. The CEA is the largest writer of earthquake insurance in the state, writing over 70% of earthquake insurance policies statewide. The CEA offers a very basic policy which satisfies the minimum coverage requirement of California law which is essentially coverage on the dwelling and little else.
Why the Huge Deductible for Earthquake Insurance?
Because of the high probability of a major earthquake in the coming years, to make earthquake insurance affordable it is specifically designed to be a disaster type coverage. Therefore, deductibles for earthquake insurance are much larger. Smaller claims will typically fall below the deductible, thus keeping premiums much lower than they would otherwise be.
The most common deductible for earthquake insurance is 15%, although lower deductibles of 10% or even 5% can be had. It is important to know that the deductible for earthquake insurance applies to the amount of coverage, not the amount of loss. So, if a home is insured for $250,000 and has a 15% deductible, the home must sustain damage over $37,500 before the insurance begins to pay.
How Do I Choose a Coverage Amount for My Home?
With all CEA policies, the coverage amount is determined by what limit of coverage you carry on your homeowners policy. Herein lies the potential for a huge problem. That figure is just an estimate of what it would cost to replace your home in a normal construction market. As people in disaster areas most often discover though, a post-disaster construction market is not normal.
Just Because You Have Earthquake Insurance, It Doesn't Mean You Are Adequately Covered
Most homeowners insurance policies provide some form of "Extended Replacement Cost". This provides an additional amount of Dwelling coverage on the policy in the event of total loss. Extended Replacement cost is so the homeowner does not have to foot the bill should it turn out that the actual cost to replace the home exceeds the amount of coverage on the policy. This happens surprisingly often. Marshall & Swift/Boeckh, the industry leader in replacement cost calculation software, estimates that 61% of homes are actually underinsured and on average the gap is 18%. And that's true in the best of times. Following a widespread disastrous earthquake, material and labor costs will increase greatly.
Problem is, the overwhelming majority of earthquake insurance policies offer no sort of Extended Replacement Cost coverage. Such a scenario, where rebuilding costs rise dramatically following a major earthquake, could leave many homeowners who thought they were covered without the necessary funds to rebuild.
All is not lost, however. Let's remember that the limit of coverage is the most they will pay, after the large earthquake insurance deductible. So if the construction market does not increase costs more than the deductible you carry, you might be OK. That's a big "if" though. However, there are other coverage options which I will get into in a bit.
Earthquake Insurance Policies Are Much Different than Homeowners Insurance
As you may have noticed, earthquake insurance offers are generally for much less overall coverage than comes with a typical homeowners policy. While coverage for the dwelling is the same as on your homeowners policy, that's where the similarity ends.
Minimal earthquake insurance under California law has several shortcomings. Among those are:
- Only $5,000 coverage for Personal Property (TVs, furniture, clothes, etc.),
- A mere $1,500 for Additional Living Expense (also known as Loss of Use),
- No coverage for other structures (detached garages, sheds, fences, etc.)
- Very limited Building Ordinance Coverage (see below).
The CEA does offer the option to increase some stripped down coverages, at additional cost, but no coverage is made available for other structures.
Building Ordinance Cost Coverage
Building Ordinance Cost (BOC) coverage is the most important coverage you have no idea about. Unfortunately, most agents do a very poor job of explaining the coverage or don't explain it at all. In fact, in my experience I have discovered that very few insurance agents even have a proper understanding of the coverage.
To put it briefly, homeowners policies are designed to pay to repair or replace your home exactly as it stands today, not pay for additional costs solely caused by enforcement of building codes. The most glaring example is if a home is more than 50% destroyed, most municipalities will require that the remainder of the home be demolished and the entire home be rebuilt. A typical homeowners policy will pay just for the damage and not for all of the extra costs resulting from enforcement of that building code. If you have ever seen a partially destroyed home sit unrepaired for years, there is more than a fair chance that this is the reason why.
Most home insurance policies and most earthquake insurance policies will only include about $10,000 in BOC. Obviously, in the above example, that would definitely be inadequate. Many home policies will let you increase that coverage but most earthquake policies will not.
Overcoming CEA Earthquake Insurance Shortcomings
While the CEA dominates the earthquake insurance market it's not the only player. As often happens, the private marketplace has responded to the scarcity of earthquake insurance options and came out with products that not only provide better coverage but usually cost less as well. Also, since the private companies tend to avoid all of the highest risk areas with less stable soil, one could argue that they will be in a much better claim paying position following "The Big One".
The "Looks Like a Homeowners Policy" Policy
Many companies now are offering earthquake policies that have limits of coverage similar to a traditional homeowners policy. They have a dwelling limit based on replacement cost then have other coverage limits based off that dwelling coverage limit. For example, such a policy might include an additional 10% of coverage for Other Structures, 50% for Personal Property and additional coverage for Loss of Use. Quite often these policies will also provide coverage for things excluded from the basic policies like coverage (although limited) for things like masonry veneer and swimming pools. Typically, these policies will have separate deductibles for each of the coverages. A simple example of one of these types of earthquake policies:
Coverages (Deductible 15%):
Dwelling: $250,000 ($37,500)Other Structures: $25,000 ($3,750)Personal Property: $125,000 ($18,750)Loss of Use: $25,000 ($2,500)
Combined Limit ('Blanket Limit') Policies
This is probably my favorite type of earthquake insurance policy for two reasons: It is usually slightly more affordable than the separate limit policies like in the previous example and it offers greater protection against inadequate coverage on the dwelling. Therefore it would be better suited to protect against increased construction costs in the event of a total loss to the dwelling. The way it works is this: Rather than split up the limits for all the different coverages, it instead combines them into one 'blanket' limit under which all losses would be paid. So to compare to the prior example:
Coverage (Deductible 15%):
Blanket Limit: $425,000 ($63,750)
The upside is that if the actual cost to rebuild the home were to exceed the estimated amount of $250,000 (plus the deductible), the additional costs could still be absorbed under the blanket limit. The downside to such a policy is that no claims are paid until the deductible is met. The net effect is that for moderate claims where the home is not totaled, it is likely that the policy with separate limits would result in more being paid out to the insured due to lower per-coverage deductibles. However, in the event of a severe or total loss, the blanket limit policy provides more coverage to rebuild the home. However, that extra coverage may come at the expense of less coverage on the other types of losses such as personal property.
The Best of All Earthquake Insurance Coverage
A few companies offer endorsements that extend their homeowners policy to also cover earthquake. While these endorsements will include larger deductibles just like other earthquake insurance policies, they also can potentially provide much more coverage through Extended Replacement Cost coverage and substantially more Building Ordinance Coverage. However, because these policies offer much better coverage, they tend to be the most expensive of all earthquake policies. Additionally, these policies are harder to find but if you really want the best earthquake insurance out there, this is the way to go.
So Which Earthquake Insurance Is Right for You?
As with all insurance, it depends on your needs and your budget. The important thing is to give yourself options. Ask your agent or insurance company what options they have for earthquake insurance. If all they have is one option, their company's option, obviously that is what they will recommend. If they can't offer you multiple options, find an agent that can. It may seem confusing but a good agent should be able to lay out multiple options, discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each and let you decide. After all, you are going to be the one who lives with the consequences when the "Big One" strikes.


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Montreal — like most big cities — has a growing rodent problem.
The city's vermin population has been on the rise lately. In 2016, the Montreal Gazette reported that an unseasonably warm winter led to ideal breeding conditions for rats, mice, squirrels and other rodents. It's even led to exterminators being busier than normal.
The baby boom was especially evident in a video posted on a Facebook group called Spotted: STM on Tuesday. The clip shows tiny mice walking around Montreal's Côte-des-Neiges metro station, according to the post.
Those living in other cities shouldn't feel too relieved. Rodents are reproducing faster in cities across the country, according to CTV News. City rats are most commonly seen in metro stations, and are especially visible when construction projects disrupt their habitats.
That's OK, though. We can handle rats, right? No big deal.
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Last Friday, I spent the evening with a whole bunch of artists at a great local coffeeshop. There was visual art displayed (including some of my fine art images), and music, poetry, and monologues performed. The atmosphere was alive with creativity, and I left feeling so much more alive myself, and reminded of the artist part of me that needs to be fed in this way- by being in community with other creative souls. I think I'd forgotten what that is like and what an important part of the inspiration process it is, to be around other right-brained types. Sharing your work in a safe environment, allowing it to be raw and unfinished and just seen in the beauty of the process of growing as an artist- there is value in that. And for me, as a mom who is every day the cook and cleaner-upper, kisser of booboos and meeter of a thousand random needs and requests... I needed the reminder that I am still in my early 20's, and that I still have the ability (albeit less often) to spend time with other grownups. I needed that reminder that I really am a better mother and wife, business owner and person, when I feed the part of me that is an artist and woman apart from all of my other roles. That creative being is the deepest part of myself, and when it is left undernourished every other part of me pays for it.
I was inspired that night to photograph the artists who shared, and I wanted to share that here. The best part is that Lyrical, Ink. happens every month! It takes place at Harold's in West Palm Beach. So if you're local, I highly recommend checking it out.


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Welcome to Megan's Sewing Box! My goal is to help you find your inner crafter, one stitch at a time! Whether it be Sewing, Knitting, or Crocheting ~ you can learn here!
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Meet Megan
I'm Megan, I'm (almost) 25, and as you probably guessed, I love to Sew! (Among all the other crafty things I like to do~I don't have idle hands.)
I started Megan's Sewing Box in November 2015, because I know how that "I made it myself!" feeling feels when I show off my latest creations. I want you to feel it too! Megan's Sewing Box is all about learning. You learn something new everyday, let it be sewing!
I'm coming up on three years in business, and the girls I've taught to sew have inspired me to start a degree in Early Childhood Education. I'm starting at Rowan in the Spring semester of 2019!
Teaching is just something I love to do. (So much that now I've added painting to my repertoire…see photo below LOL)
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engaged whatever
by vanessagobes
It's funny how some words pop spontaneously into your vocabulary and then you start saying those words all the time. For months. For years. It could be a a saying – Gag me with a spoon, Cool beans, Shut UP!, Seriously? Really?, That's what I'm talkin' 'bout, etc. For me, it was a word. Last year I was using the adjective "engaged" a lot. Random, I know. It's not a hip saying, but that word got stuck in my craw and I was inserting into sentences at least once a day for about 6 months. And then one day I was reading something – an article, a book, I can't remember – by Thich Nhat Hanh about "engaged Buddhism" and thought, "Oh my God! That's my word!"
Again, this is sort of silly, but since I'm always looking out for signs and omens, I took this as one of those synchronicities and read a little more closely. Engaged Buddhism is living life with your Buddha light turned on. It's walking and talking and working, knowing that you are a sacred being and behaving in a way that reflects that. It's applying your practice practically. It's employing mindfulness and gratitude with every breath, with every action. But you've got to engage your practice to make it work for you properly.
For example, your Mr. Coffee is just a kitchen appliance. It has knobs and buttons and carafe that holds liquid. But when you plug it in, your Mr. Coffee reaches its full potential, providing a beautiful service that tickles each of your senses. We humans are sort of like that. We are full of potential, but once we plug in, or tap in, to the source, we can do a wonder of the great things.
I subscribe to Buddhism, though I haven't yet taken refuge vows because I want to be as sure as I can be that this is the right commitment for me. Each time I listen to a sermon or attend a class, I'm amazed to discover how beautifully my heart lines up with the Dharma. I think I've been a Buddhist my whole life but just didn't know what to call it. When I take in the lessons I think, Yes, this is what I think, too. Yes, I do that. Yes, these are my intentions, too. Yes, yes, yes!
Buddhism works for many, like me, but for countless others the answers to life's mysteries are found elsewhere. As passionate as folks are about their mindfulness practices, you will never find a Buddhist missionary out there converting people.
The important thing is, that no matter what your source, in order to live your best life you need to plug in. Your source might be religion or philosophy or family or school – we're all so different, there's no defining what the source is for an entire race of earthlings. For many, at least here in America, the source is Jesus Christ. If Jesus is the guru that speaks to you, engage Him in your heart.
This does not mean knocking on doors and telling people they're doomed to hell unless they commit their lives to Jesus. This does not mean falling asleep in the pew on Sundays. This does not mean volunteering to lead the church youth group retreat. These are all important parts of a church community. But engaging the Christ light means something deeper, something that can serve humanity even better and create real peace in your life. I'm talking about breathing in Jesus each time you inhale, I use the word Jesus, but I could also use the word Holy Spirit or God, source, Universe, energy, Buddha, Allah, Krishna.
We're not just human beings. We are spiritual beings. Hiding under those layers of skin and bone is divinely perfect energy. Look down at yourself right now. Spread your hands over your chest and your belly. A little piece of heaven has broken off and lives right under your hands. This energy wants to be acknowledged, to be useful, to shine. And it can, if you engage it.
Use whatever awesomeness inspires you. If you want to engage but find yourself forgetting during the day, wear something that reminds you. We wear engagement rings to remind us of our commitment to a significant other. Maybe you can wear a ring to remind you of your commitment to yourself. I wear a special necklace. Or sometimes I wear my mala beads. They help to remind me to feel gratitude, stop gossiping, smile at strangers, meditate, clean my house, give my time, be a better mom. They remind me to tell people, "I am here for you." They remind me to engage my spirit and let it pull me in the right direction.
I'm trying really hard not to sound cheesy or hippie right now, just honest. While there's nothing I know about this world for sure, tapping into my inner Buddha causes a shift in me that feels real. I attended a retreat last weekend and at the end a Buddhist nun blessed me by gently wrapping a scarf around my neck while holding my forehead to hers. A surge of loving kindness flooded my heart and I started to cry. It was beautiful. This energy is a vibrant gem in each of our hearts. When treasured properly through wholesome behavior and daily engaged practice, it will become a magnet that attracts goodness and, in turn, spreads that goodness to others.
From mine to yours,
p.s. As always, if you like this, please share it! Many thanks and much love!