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We specialize in a unique Aged & Cracked (Craquelure) process to make your painting look old just like the original. Most of our paintings can be ordered with the Aged & Cracked look. The painting is painted on a specially prepared canvas along with special oils and techniques, resulting in a unique cracked (craquelure) effect which gives the painting a genuine aged appearance. Our Aged & Cracked (Craquelure) reproductions look so authentic you will be amazed. Take a look at the sample of aged and cracked paintings below to have an idea of how the painting will look when completed. With just a little bit more money, you can enjoy your painting for years to come.
Please note: This process is not available for all paintings. It is suitable only for paintings with smooth surfaces and not for ones with thick, built-up brushstrokes such as Impressionist and Van Gogh's paintings. Ordering our Aged & Cracked (Craquelure) painting is easy. If this process is available for a particular painting, then you will see the "Aged & Cracked Look is available for this painting" indicator with pricing on the painting's detail page.
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Hi, I am doing a bit of research on the state of accessibility in e-learning courseware. I've been told by someone on another list that the days of centralized courseware are counted and that the future lies in Service Oriented Architectures for éducation (for example, see ELF[1]), based on Web services, thus a assemblage of independent components that communicate together with the help of standards developed by IMS, IEEE, ISO, OASIS, etc. That this corresponds more to the needs of organisations that already have certain services set up and only wish to have a few services offered by a LMS and that this displaces the accessibility problem from centralized LMS towards the various components that are chosen. I am curious to know what effect this may have on accessibility. To my mind, it sounds promising as long as there are components available that take into account accessibility standards (I imagine that in certain countries, like the USA, this is less problematic as standards are compulsory but in my part of the world, much of what is being developed here still fails to take this into consideration). Also, I would like to know how most courseware is fairing accessibility-wise as there are still a lot of organisations using them. Besides A-Tutor, where accessibility is a major concern, how are the others doing ? Any thoughts or info would be greatly appreciated. Catherine -- [1] http://www.elframework.org/ ___________________________ Catherine Roy www.w3qc.org www.communautique.qc.ca http://perso.b2b2c.ca/zara/ ___________________________Received on Wednesday, 5 January 2005 22:43:51 UTC
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Frances M. Johnson, 94
Frances Marschall Johnson, age 94, of Delano, died Wednesday, April 1, 2009, at her home.
She was born Aug. 18, 1914, to Math and Apollonia (Schneider) Marschall in Eden Prairie.
Frances grew up on the family farm near Shakopee, attended St. Mark's School, and graduated from Shakopee High School, class of 1932.
She received her teacher's certificate from Mankato State College and taught in Scott County and later at St. Peter's School in Delano.
Frances went to work for the FBI in Washington D.C. in 1941, and met her husband there.
An active person, Frances enjoyed painting, reading, gardening, bridge playing, and bird watching. She was a dedicated member of the General Federated Women's Club, Friends of the Library, and the Delano Historical Society.
Frances also enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren, especially family gatherings.
She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Jean Johnson; daughter Pamela and Mike McDonald; son Jean Jr. "Chip" and Linda Johnson; grandchildren Ryan McDonald, Dan and Nicole McDonald, Grant McDonald, Justin McDonald, Christopher Johnson, Andrea Nelson, and Becky and Clay Crane; and two great-grandchildren, Aubrey and Brynn.
Frances is further survived by a sister, Dolores Wilbert; brothers and sisters-in-law Elmer and Katheryn Marschall, and Harold and Marie Marschall; and brothers-in-law John Votca and James Baer.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Math and Apollonia Marschall; and sisters and brothers-in-law Adeline and Francis Hartl, Irene and Hank Dimler, Sally and Don Trutnau, Charlotte Votca, and Carol Baer.
Mass of Christian Burial was Saturday, April 4 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Delano with the Rev. Stanley Mader officiating. Interment was in the Calvary Cemetery in Delano.
Casket bearers were Frances's grandchildren: Justin McDonald, Daniel McDonald, Grant McDonald, Christopher Johnson, Ryan McDonald, Becky Crane, and Andrea Nelson.
Arrangements were by the Iten Funeral Home in Delano.


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Have you ever enjoyed a hands-on Japanese activity in your country or in Japan? Beside cooking sushi, joining a tea ceremony or wearing a kimono, there are many things to do in Japan for foreigners curious about the Japanese culture and life. Teachers may guide hands-on sessions at diverse locations: a craft village, cultural centre, museum, school, temple, workshop… but support in English often requires arrangements. Think about it; hands-on activities can make your holidays in Japan much more memorable, interesting and fun!
To better understand life in Japan, you may harvest rice or pick up tea leaves, pickle Japanese horseradish "wasabi", prepare sushi, make tofu or soba/udon noodles, make Japanese confectioneries "wagashi" or even create (modern) food replicas normally shown at the entrance of restaurants! Beyond Japanese food, you may learn to make a tatami, ceramic object, daruma or kokeshi doll, paper lantern or simple Washi Japanese paper… and families with small children may try origami or traditional games.
To better understand the Japanese culture, you can notably join a tea ceremony, try flower arrangement, take care of a bonsai, print ukiyo-e with woodblocks, write Japanese or Chinese characters (calligraphy) with a standard or giant brush, copy or chant a sutra at a Buddhist temple, practice Zen meditation, play Japanese drums… If your timing is good, you may even carry an omikoshi, pull a float, or dance with locals at a festival!
The fans of Japanese martial arts can also practice more or less ancient arts in Japan: hand-to-hand martial arts such as judo and karate, Japanese archery "kyudo", the art of using a Japanese halberd "naginata-jutsu", Japanese swordsmanship "kendo"…
Try 1-2 Japanese traditional activities during your stay; it really reveals much about Japan and its culture. Tea ceremonies are popular in Kyoto and karate trainings in Okinawa but Tokyo provides most activities. Also note that many events occur all over Japan on Culture Day (national holiday: 03 November)! So, which traditional activity have you enjoyed? Which traditional activity would you try?
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Clare, one of our India and Arabia specialists, discovers Jordan a little more actively than the norm. Read on to find out all about her adventures.
Jordan is well-known for its highlights such as the world-famous Nabataean city of Petra, the Roman ruins of Jerash in the north, the epic desert landscapes of Wadi Rum made famous by the film Lawrence of Arabia, and the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth and the best place for a float.
What many people don't realise is that Jordan is a wonderful destination for active and adventurous people, looking to get off the beaten track. In November, I visited with the view to exploring some of the nature reserves and protected areas, and doing everything a bit differently.
One of the highlights of my trip was visiting Wadi Mujib which sits next to the Dead Sea and is great for wildlife enthusiasts as it is home to the ibex which, until recently, had all but died out in this part of the world. During the winter months, you can do the ibex trail with a private guide, which is what I did. During the summer is when it gets really exciting! There are a few water trails you can do, going either up or down the Mujib River through the gorge – I wish I'd been able to do this because it sounds like such fun! Wadi Mujib has quite a stark and dramatic landscape with views over the flat calm of the Dead Sea and, on a clear day, you can see Jerusalem in the distance. One thing to bear in mind is that guests have to be a minimum of 18 years of age to do any of the trails here (which shows how exciting they are!). It's best to stay at one of the Dead Sea resorts to enjoy Wadi Mujib – I'd recommend the Kempinski Ishtar or the Movenpick Resort & Spa – or for a less 'resorty' feel, the Evason Ma'in which is home to hot springs and a Six Senses spa.
I think my favorite part of Jordan is the Dana Biosphere Reserve. It forms part of the northern end of the Great Rift Valley, with dramatic scenery passing through a number of different ecological zones meaning that it has very diverse flora and fauna – look out for the bizarre blue Sinai lizard! There are two properties we work with in the Dana Biosphere Reserve: Dana Guesthouse which stands at the top of the valley facing west which gives it the most epic sunset. It's a very simple property yet I think it is probably my favorite hotel in Jordan. The views are stunning, the atmosphere is cosy, and the welcome very warm. Feynan Ecolodge is the other property, and forms the perfect base for exploring the reserve. The lodge has 26 rooms yet uses the same amount of electricity as a 2-bedroom flat in Amman. There are only electric lights in very few parts of the hotel meaning that after sunset, the lodge is candlelit giving it an atmospheric and romantic feel. Combining the two properties is ideal because you can do a walk down the valley from Dana to Feynan which takes 5-7 hours. You'll be accompanied by a local guide from Wild Jordan (the company, a part of Jordan's Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature, which oversees the different nature projects in the country) and given a picnic lunch to have en route. I've done the walk a couple of times now, and you'll probably meet goatherds who tend to share their Bedouin tea with you, see amazing birds and wildlife and learn about the ecosystems of the valley. Feynan Ecolodge also forms the heart of the local Bedouin community, so you can do fun things like spending a day with a shepherd, visiting the Roman copper mines, doing the sunset hike, mountain biking and a myriad of other activities.
The Ajloun Forest Reserve lies to the north of Amman, close to the Roman city of Jerash and is a complete contrast to the rest of the country. The trails here cover hills and its wonderfully green, so the views are beautiful. I also came across the Oriental Strawberry Tree which I'd never heard of before! I did the Soap Trail, finishing off at the Soap House where local ladies make soap out of olive oil which contributes to the community. It's possible to combine Ajloun with a trip to Jerash, or to do a full-day trip from Amman.
It's also worth being aware that you can do the highlights of Jordan in a more active manner – I hiked through the back of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, up to the Monastery, with a fantastic local guide. This is definitely the way to do it because you miss the crowds, and you really feel like you've earned a rest afterwards! I'd recommend doing Petra the 'conventional' way on your first day's visit so you feel the full effect of the stunning Treasury, and then, for an active twist, head in the back up the steep rocky steps. I also did a hike through Wadi Rum, being met at the Bespoke Hideaways Camp by my Bedouin guide Mohamed – me in proper hiking boots, and him in his leather sandals! This was amazing, as I was taken away from the regular jeep routes and really felt quite far away from it all.
To sum up my trip, I discovered that you can still cover the highlights of Jordan – Petra, Jerash, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea – in a more active manner, as well as really getting stuck into the Dana Biosphere Reserve, and learning all about the Bedouin community so you get a feel for the 'real' Jordan.


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Cal notes: Rondon growing defensively
Angels shortstop prospect coming into his own at plate, in field
By Josh Jackson / MiLB.com | July 2, 2014 10:00 AM
In his first full season, Inland Empire's Jose Rondon is starting to get noticed for something unexpected: his defense.
"He's always going to be able to hit," 66ers manager Denny Hocking said of the Angels' No. 5 prospect.
Indeed, Rondon is batting .322, fourth among active California Leaguers. But the 20-year-old Venezuelan is also quietly putting together a defensive campaign that ought to end speculation that he won't be able to permanently hold his own at shortstop.
"All it is, really, is working day-to-day on the little things," Rondon said through 66ers trainer Omar Uribe, serving as interpreter. "In a season, it's a daily grind, and I'm practicing the little things every day."
Rondon has a .965 fielding percentage, with 10 errors in 282 chances. He's turned 37 double plays -- only High Desert's Tyler Smith (40) and Stockton's Daniel Robertson (40) have executed more. But these numbers do nothing to convey Rondon's real improvement, which is the way he moves around the ball.
"I spent the last three days talking to a Red Sox scout, and he says he loves [Rondon's] action," said Hocking. "P.J. Forbes, who manages the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes, the Dodgers' affiliate, is somebody I've known a long time -- I played against him in the Arizona Fall League -- and he told me he likes [Rondon's] action."
"I relayed that to him. I said, 'There's people around this league and around baseball who come to watch you play. They like your action. With the work you've done, you've made the defensive side of baseball important.' I try to have him understand that, that good fundamentals on the defensive side of the ball can be important for him."
Getting Rondon to invest in his defense has been a long-term goal for Hocking, who played at shortstop for pieces of 13 seasons in the big leagues.
"I had a chance to see him last year in extended spring training, and this year in Spring Training, and during our Spring Training conversation, I let him know that I'm here to help," Hocking said. "I told him as long as I can earn his trust and he can believe in me and the work we're doing, he was going to get better."
While Rondon has grown, Hocking sees more work to be done.
"For me, I'd like to see him make all the routine plays at shortstop. If he can get better that way, he's going to give himself the opportunity to play the game at a much higher level," the manager said.
"When I say 'better,' for me, 'better' coincides with 'consistent.' I don't need him to make a ton of diving plays in the hole or making spinning plays up the middle. My idea is, I want him to make any play he can get his glove on the ball."
Rondon missed from June 1-23 with a minor hamstring strain, as the Angels wanted to make sure a tweak suffered on the basepaths didn't turn into something more serious. That trip to the disabled list was bookended by four doubles and eight singles over a 10-game span. He has 16 doubles, three triples, and no homers through the end of June.
"I'm focusing more on going gap-to-gap. I'm not really going the power route," Rondon said. "I'm happy with the results so far. I just want to keep doing what I'm doing, and what comes will come."
That jives with Hocking's vision of Rondon as a hitter.
"He's a contact hitter. He has control of the strike zone," Hocking said. "He doesn't have a high walk rate, but that's only because when he swings he usually puts the bat on the ball. He loves hitting behind runners. To me, that's what makes him an ideal No. 2 hitter."
But Rondon is developing into a player who can have a positive day at the ballpark even when he has a lousy game at the plate.
"[Sunday] is a great indication of how he can have a good game," Hocking said. "You look at the box score, you'll see he was 0-for-4 with two strikeouts, but he made five or six nice plays coming in on the ball that were fundamentally sound."
In brief
In like a lion...: San Jose's Kendry Flores had an inauspicious beginning to June, but the 22-year-old righty nonetheless saw his ERA dip from 5.94 on May 31 to 4.84 on July 1. In his first start of the month, on June 4, High Desert got to Flores for seven runs -- only two earned -- on nine hits and two walks over 3 2/3 innings. But even in that ugly outing, the Giants' 20th-ranked prospect struck out six.
Over three starts in the rest of the month, he permitted just five runs over 20 2/3 innings while piling up 30 strikeouts. His 85 punchouts on the season are third among active Cal League hurlers.
Making tremors: After going 32-38 to finish the first half of the season in second-to-last place in the South Division, Rancho Cucamonga is off to a 10-1 start to the second half. The Quakes have outscored opponents 73-44 in that span, and they enter July coming off a four-game sweep of the rival 66ers at Inland Empire.
Rancho Cucamonga has continued to benefit from a fine season by top Dodgers prospect Corey Seager, but an eye-opening campaign from Adam Law and the explosive bat of Chris Jacobs have also been major factors.
Law went 6-for-16 (.375) immediately following the break, and Jacobs -- who has 16 dingers on the year -- has gone yard five times since the start of the second half.
Deja Vu: Stockton's Renato Nunez, who's Oakland's No. 6 prospect, has had two two-homer games in the last week. The first came during a 4-for-4 performance on June 25, and he repeated the trick four days later.
Despite six long balls in a 10-game span and 16 on the year, Nunez doesn't even lead the Ports in homers. That honor belongs to Matt Olson, who's pacing the Cal League -- and the entire A's system -- with 23.
Josh Jackson is a contributor to MiLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.View More


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While China has been witnessing marriage delays over the past decade, there are also an increasing number of couples ending their marriages. Recent statistics released by the Ministry of Civil Affairs reveal that China's divorce rate has quadrupled since 2002, with Beijing topping the national divorce rate at 39 percent.
A report by state-run news outlet Xinhua cited a statistic that 5.58 million couples tied the knot in 2017, while 1.85 million couples registered to get divorced in that same year.
This report delved into the root that drives this increase, with the advancement of society and the consequent emancipation of personality being the dominant reason. Other catalysts includes the growing use of social media such as Weibo and WeChat which leads to less communication between couples. How many times have you been to a restaurant and seen a couple on their phones not talking to each other for their entire meal?
A survey by Tsinghua University listed the top 10 factors that influenced marital happiness, in descending order of importance, starting with love between spouses, willingness and ability to communicate, loyalty, children, income, sexual life, relations between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, relationship with in-laws in general, housing conditions, and housework allocation.
And when the honeymoon stage is over, the marital happiness seems to fade. The survey found that people who have been married for less than three years were the happiest demographic while those who have been married from seven to 10 years were enjoying their marriages the least.
Recent reports by the dating website Baihe.com found that one third of Chinese singles were marriage-phobic. With divorce rates continually raising it's no wonder young men and women are putting off tying the knot.
Shanghai closely follows Beijing at 38 percent and Shenzhen is third with 36 percent, an obvious sign that shows divorce rates are significantly higher in metropolis areas.
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I have bad memory. What can i do to fix this?!
Question: I have bad memory. What can i do to fix this?
Sleeping early helps improve memory (important!). Awareness or paying attention to things is also vital.
You might have been doing something else when you put your necklace down somewhere. Or maybe you should have a designated place where you should put your jewelry (e.g. jewelry box). For your homework, double check if your homework is there or not.
Experience and common sense
Oh dear, loosing things is shitty, i know, once i lost a golden necklace (ya, of gold), that an ancle gived me just when i born (ya). And i never tooked it, NEVER! i sleeped with it, etc. But one day, i decided to go scuba-diving (ya, i am a diver) with some friends, and when i went out the sea, i didnt found it.
It was hard, but i buyed a silver one, that i has been using for a couple of years and is my "new friend", it really reposes what you loose to test something new.
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A recent "entertainment" magazine article detailed a horrifying childhood of a popular actress. Before I go too far, I want to warn you that the images you'll see and the story you'll read is NOT for the faint of heart.
You've been duly warned….
Selena Gomez once had to eat dollar store spaghetti.
Like…as food.
|I'm pretty sure this is "OK!" magazine..but it's Tuesday and
facts are irrelevant.
She actually GREW UP eating dollar store spaghetti and, if we're to believe the memories that survived that harrowing time: lots of macaroni and cheese. All of this during a time when, according to the article, her mother had to scrape loose change from the seats of their car to buy gas.
I personally had no idea Selena was old enough to come from a time when loose change could still buy gas.
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"Earlier today, Gray Saggio and Nathan Eau, both students of Beacon Academy, faced off during their match in the Vytal Tournament, and tragedy struck. While details are still emerging as to just what went on during the match, by the end Gray Saggio was carried off the field unconscious with two bullet wounds, one in the shoulder and the other in the stomach. Authorities are speculating as to whether or not the injuries were deliberate, as an odd sequence of events occurred just before the wounds were inflicted. Our own Hunter Correspondents seem to think that Gray Saggios semblance was involved in some way, but the recording of the fight is still under review. We have managed to gather a short clip here from a scroll held by someone in the audience, as all official material has yet to be released. Be warned, our more sensitive viewers may want to look away or leave the room.
The video begins to play, and appears to be poorly shot and filmed vertically. At odd moments, the people directly in front of the camera get in the way. Gray Saggio glows visibly for a moment as two shots ring out, barely heard above the crowd, and he falls. His screams are drowned out by the panic of the audience as Nathan Eau begins moving towards him. The video is too poor and the distance too great to make out much detail, but it is clear that Gray Saggio is badly injured. The camera begins to move off the arena floor until wild cheering suddenly erupts, so loud the scrolls microphone turns it to static, and a blonde man can be seen standing between Nathan Eau and Gray Saggio, as Nathan Eau flies backward from an unrecorded blow.
Shocking. The other student in the video is one Jack Pettibone, who when asked about his interference immediately after the fight was ended, told our reporter that it had been absolutely necessary and that he was acting to protect his fellow student from a clear and present danger. We go now live to North Vale Hospital, where Gray Saggio is being taken care of and a small but growing crowd of well-wishers is gathering outside.
The video feed switches to outside the public entrance to the hospital, with a group of about a hundred or so people, some with signs declaring #TeamSaggio or #StandWithGray, or even, in one or two cases, #DownWithButcherBoy and #DisqualifyEau. Many of them are holding candles and are singing or praying quietly as more people come to join. At the forefront of the crowd stands the blonde from the scroll recording, also holding a small candle, and with him is a beautiful ram faunus easily recognizable as Orabel Arachne of Golden Ram Productions. He holds her around the waist with his other hand, and is approached by the reporter on the scene. Mr. Pettibone, what was that like, early today, when you felt the need to rush blindly into the middle of a tournament match to rescue Gray Saggio? she asked, holding the microphone out to him.
Well, I have to say I was going on pure instinct. Saggio and I have our differences he explained, squeezing Orabel, and theres definitely some bad blood there, but what Butcher Boy did is inexcusable. I couldnt stand by and just let that happen, yknow? You cant just shoot people down in a sporting event. He looks crestfallen and regretful, as if the whole situation were weighing down on him, before flicking his sparkling blue eyes back up at the camera. I mean, even if we squabble, were all still Beacon Students, were all still supposed to be here for each other, because were here to learn how to be heroes. Thats why Im here now, out of solidarity.
His expression turns grim, almost noble, as he continues. And Ill tell you one thing, Nathan Eau, if youre watching this, theres something you better know. You might have taken down Saggio, and you might skate by on this stunt somehow, which would be criminal. But I swear on everything thats good and just that Ill make my way to you in the tournament. And when I do, watch out, because Im taking you down! I got into this thing for my love Orabel here, but now Im in it for Saggio too, because you took away his shot at winning. When I win, and you can bet on it that I will, Im gonna win this for my fellow student Gray Saggio! he finishes, his voice strong and clear and full of life. The crowd around him explodes into cheering and applause, and the video feed ends.
Powerful words from a young man whos proving to be quite the fan favorite. Arturo Chanson, the famed martial artist and one of the Announcers from the opening match between Marlon Murk and Jack Pettibone, seemed to echo those words, and when asked, stated that the events of the day were barely believable and that this years Vytal Tournament felt like it was coming apart at the seams. He seemed to have a low opinion of many of the contestants and lamented over the lack of sportsmanship and good will between them, before offering his best wishes to Gray Saggio for a swift recovery and ending the interview. He asked that video not be taken of our interaction and not to be directly quoted.
The hashtags #StandWithGray and #TeamSaggio have gone viral, with several million shares and likes each, and while lagging behind their more positive counterparts, #DisqualifyEau and #DownWithButcherBoy are still in the millions.
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Please note: According to Fuji, Remote shooting with USB and Wi-Fi connectivity will be supported in a future firmware update.
The TetherBoost Pro System provides consistent power to maintain a stable connection for tethered image transfer when using a DSLR or medium-format digital back system connected to a computer via USB 3.0 cables – now at distances up to 65 feet. This streamlined solution alleviates current frustrations among photographers experiencing dropped signals when shooting with USB 3.0 cameras and computers.
The Camera – Fujifilm X-T2
Offering a more conventional form factor and packing in UHD 4K video recording, Fujifilm's X-T2 Mirrorless Digital Camera certainly aims to fill the needs of many working professionals. Equipped with a 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III image sensor and the X-Processor Pro Engine, users will be able to capture finely detailed imagery quickly and with low noise at sensitivities up to ISO 51200. The powerful combination permits rapid image capture at up to 8 fps with full AF tracking or at up to 14 fps using the silent electronic shutter. In terms of AF, the X-T2 uses an Intelligent Hybrid system with 325 points that ensure accurate, fast tracking of subjects in all modes. This version also comes bundled with a versatile 18-55mm zoom lens that will help capture a wide range of subjects.
For video, the X-T2 offers internal UHD 4K video as well as an 8-bit 4:2:2 HDMI output. The internal recording offers 100 Mbps bitrate for capturing fine details with ease. Along with this an F-Log Gamma setting will be available for capturing a flat picture best used in serious grading applications. Fuji's array of Film Simulations and Grain Effects can also be used here, for both photo and video shoots.
Improved handling is a key upgrade in the X-T2, incorporating a larger grip, locking dials, raised buttons, and more to make operation smoother. The weather-sealed body also sports a 0.5″ 0.77x 2.36m-dot OLED EVF with a larger eyecup for comfortable composition and a base refresh rate of 60 fps, which can be boosted to 100 fps. There is also a 3.0″ 1.04m-dot three-way tilting LCD screen for alternative viewing options. This screen has a unique tilt that permits shooting at odd angles, including in the portrait orientation. Additionally, it has a focus lever joystick that allows for rapidly adjusting and changing the selected AF point or area.
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The best option for Fujifilm shooters is using Adobe Lightroom with the Fujifilm Tethered Capture Plug-in. Learn more here.
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The Inauguration of President Barack Obama
The Inauguration of President Barack Obama
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Villagers of Nyang'oma Kogelo, the Kenyan village where 44th US President Barack Obama's father was born, react as they watch on a giant screen inauguration ceremony of US President Barack Obama, on January 20, 2009. Thousands of people from around and beyond Kogelo, including foreign tourists gathered at Nyang'oma village to celebrate the inauguration of Obama. (TONY KARUMBA/AFP/Getty Images) #
Vertie Hodge, 74, weeps during an Inauguration Day party near Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. in Houston on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009 after President Barack Obama delivered his speech after taking the oath of office, becoming the first black president in the United States. (AP Photo/Houston Chronicle, Mayra Beltran) #
A Marine helicopter with former President George W. Bush on board departs from the East Front of the U.S. Capitol Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009, in Washington, as President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and his wife wave goodbye from the steps of the Capitol. (AP Photo/Tannen Maury, Pool) #
40 years after their silent protest at the 1968 Olympics, Gold Medalist Tommie Smith hugs Bronze Medalist John Carlos, and their wives Delois Smith and Charlene Carlos after Barack Obama is officially sworn in as the President of the United States. Photo taken in the Smith room at the Sheraton Boston in Boston, MA. (Boston Globe/Stan Grossfeld) #
President Barack Obama signs his first act as president, a proclamation declaring a national day of renewal and reconciliation and calling on Americans to serve one another, after being sworn in as the 44th President of the United States during the inaugural ceremony in Washington Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009. (AP Photo/Molly Riley, Pool) #
U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Bill Mesta replaces an official picture of outgoing President George W. Bush with that of newly-sworn-in U.S. President Barack Obama, in the lobby of the headquarters of the U.S. Naval Base January 20, 2009 in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. (Brennan Linsley-Pool/Getty Images) #
In this handout photo provided by the White House, a folder for U.S. President Barack Obama (the 44th president) is shown, left for him by Former U.S. President George W. Bush on the Resolute desk in the Oval Office of the White House January 20, 2009 in Washington, D.C. (Eric Draper/The White House via Getty Images) #
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If Narconon Fresh Start is compared with other rehabs programs, it excels on the basis of results that are solid and incomparable with that of any other rehab programs. The general recovery rate in other rehab centers is 10 to 25 percent whereas Narconon's success rate is estimated 76%. Many thousands of the graduates of Narconon have recovered and leading normal and drugs free life.
The addicts who get admitted to Narconon rehabs are usually chronic patients of drugs addiction. Narconon offers them long and short courses according to their level of addiction. Each of the courses comprises lessons on moral and personal values and communication skills which make them realize the basic ethics of the life. The Narconon Fresh Start Reviews provides the encouragement to the sufferers to strengthen their will power to conquer their urges for drugs and alcohol. I suffered drugs abuse myself and recovered at Narconon facility. They rekindled the flam of life in me when I had no hope for a "come back". They saved me and gave back smile to my lips!!!!
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When Danny, my son got victim to drugs, I felt devastated. He was my only hope after his father death but I was feeling that I was losing him. I did a lot to convince him but things got worse within a few months. I had no idea where to take my son for a proper treatment. When I was about to lose my patience I read about Narconon Fresh Start rehab program.
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Ensuring Food Security through Partnerships
Together we can feed the world.
Food security around the globe becomes vitally important as our population increases. One in seven people on earth goes to bed hungry each night. Ensuring that enough healthy, nutritious food is available for people everywhere is one of the most critical challenges facing mankind. We commit 60% of our research and development dollars to ensuring that the world's growing population has enough to eat.
From advancing the nutritional content of crops, to helping farmers and growers around the world increase food productivity, to finding better ways to ensure food security and safety, we're working every day to get more good food to more people in every corner of the world.
The EIU Global Food Security Index
Learn how DuPont is using information from the EIU Global Food Security Index to deepen the dialogue around food security and address world hunger.


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She Writes is happy to announce a new venture: She Writes Press.
About six months ago, Brooke Warner, formerly the Executive Editor of Seal Press developed an idea. What if, she asked, She Writes started a press for authors who want to try their hand at publishing outside the traditional system, but who also want to be part of a high-quality, curated imprint? And what if they started this press as a an offshoot of the She Writes community, so its authors could leverage the support, networks, and knowledge of She Writers from all over the world?
Authors would pay She Writes Press to edit, print and distribute their work, but She Writes Press would not publish anything that wasn't up to a high, "She Writes-y" standard.
She Writes Press is not going to be a press for "other people," people who couldn't get a deal with a traditional house (which, these days, seems to have as much to do with pitching yourself to a marketing department as it does with the quality of your work). That said, SWP won't be the right press for everybody, and She Writes will always be here for ALL women writers, no matter how they choose to publish.
Each year, one to two projects will be chosen that they will edit, publish and distribute for free (in the spirit of what they did with The Passion Project).
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Reasons Which Make It Hard For People To Get In Shape
We live in a world where there are so many options for people to stay in shape. Most of the cities have a number of gyms. There are a plenty of private coaches who are more than happy to aid you with a good exercise routine. However, even after using all such options we still see people who are struggling to stay in shape.
People face difficulty in staying in shape even when they have everything necessary for them to change how they look mainly because of the decisions they make. At the same time, when the ambition in a person's heart to gain a good body is weak also they can fail to achieve their fitness goals.
Not Having the Right Fitness Coach
One of the main reasons for people failing to get in shape even when they are training under a fitness coach is because the coach they have chosen is not someone good. This is why you are advised to find a good coach for yourself from a service which can be trusted. For example, there are firms which are ready to direct you to the right pilates trainer Singapore for the price you can afford to spend on such training without wasting your valuable time or money.
Not Following a Routine Continuously
Some people start to follow a routine because they get motivated by someone's talk or some kind of an incident they had to face. However, once that starts to fade away their interest in staying fit also fades away. Therefore, they end up giving up the exercise routine after a short time. As a result, they fail to gain their fitness goal. Most people are like that. Finding a way to keep that motivation alive can help a person to keep on following the exercise routine and get in shape.
Not Being Able to Bear Expenses for Fitness Goals
There are also people who are very much interested in getting in shape. However, they cannot afford to hire the services of a private coach and they do not know how to get in shape on their own. Such people can get help with a firm which will show them personal trainer rates and let them have a chance to choose someone they can afford.
If you are someone who is truly interested in getting in shape you will be able to find a chance to get the help of a good private coach. However, you also need to have the right motivation and ambition to face that challenge.
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Offshore Amnesty to Reduce IRS Penalties – Foreign Accounts, Income or Assets
- 1 Offshore Amnesty
- 2 IRS Rules for Offshore or Foreign Income
- 3 Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program
- 4 OVDP Streamlined (aka" IRS Streamlined Program")
- 5 OVDP Forms vs. Streamlined Forms
- 6 Streamlined 14453 vs. 14454
- 7 OVDP Penalty Calculation
- 8 Streamlined Penalty Calculation
- 9 Offshore Voluntary Disclosure – The Basics
Offshore Amnesty
IRS Tax Amnesty is the process of getting to compliance with your U.S. tax returns and other related documentation with the hopes of avoiding excessive fines, penalties, levies, seizures or passport revocation – which are all mechanisms the IRS can use to enforce tax law against you.
When it comes to offshore unreported foreign income, the rules are a bit different than they are for domestic based-income. That is due to many different issues, but one of the key factors is that the enforcement of offshore and foreign income reporting has become a key enforcement priority for the IRS.
Since the IRS is under-budgeted, and understaffed, the IRS needs to collect as much money as it can and the penalties associated with undisclosed foreign income are massive.
The following is a brief summary of key issues you should be aware of:
IRS Rules for Offshore or Foreign Income
The Internal Revenue Service taxes individuals who are considered U.S. persons on their worldwide. This includes U.S. Citizens, Legal Permanent Residents (Green-Card Holders), and individuals who otherwise meet the Substantial Presence Test (usually temporary visa holders such as a H-1B or L-1)
It does not matter whether you reside in the United States or abroad when it comes to the actual reporting of the income. It also does not matter if the income is tax-free in the foreign country. If you earned the income abroad, you are required to report the income on your tax return – although you may receive a Foreign Tax Credit or qualify for the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion.
Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program
The Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program is a traditional program used to bring individuals who have not properly reported foreign income, investments or accounts into compliance. It is a very comprehensive program which these days is usually reserved for individuals who were willful, and/or individuals who are seeking to avoid a future article or criminal prosecution.
It is important to understand the technically, offshore voluntary disclosure is not an amnesty program. The IRS can still prosecute individuals who submit to the program — but typically, as long as a person is truthful and fully discloses, they will avoid a criminal investigation or prosecution by submitting to Offshore Voluntary Disclosure (aka OVDP).
At Golding & Golding, we limit our entire tax law practice to IRS Offshore Voluntary Disclosure and have authored numerous articles on the subject. You can read a comprehensive summary of the offshore voluntary disclosure program we prepared by clicking here.
OVDP Streamlined (aka" IRS Streamlined Program")
The OVDP Streamlined Program (aka" IRS Streamlined Program"), is a modified program for individuals who are non-willful. While the IRS does not provide a specific, concrete definition of the term non-willful, it generally includes individuals who are unaware of any requirement to report for income, accounts, investments or other foreign assets from abroad on their U.S. Taxes.
In order to determine which program you qualify for, it is very important to understand the distinctions between these different types of programs. You should always speak with an experienced offshore disclosure attorney before making any affirmative representations to the IRS.
There are two different types of streamlined programs, depending on whether or not you qualify as a foreign resident (using the strict requirements of the streamlined program). They are discussed in more detail below.
OVDP Forms vs. Streamlined Forms
When it comes to completing the necessary forms for offshore voluntary disclosure, there is a big distinction between traditional OVDP and the Streamlined Programs. Under traditional OVDP, you will have to submit numerous forms, detailing relationships and communications with the foreign financial advisors and institutions abroad.
If you worked together with institutions/individuals/advisors to try to avoid FATCA or other reporting requirements, the Internal Revenue Service is going to want to know about it. Conversely, if you did not engage in any collusion or conspiracy, but simply did not want to report this information to the IRS – that is a perfectly acceptable answer.
When it comes to the streamlined program, the paperwork is less stringent. It typically just requires the original or amended returns, FBARs, and a Certification Statement – although the certification statement is very crucial to make sure the submission is accurate. It is very important that you use an experienced attorney in preparing this form. This is because, if for no other reason you will only receive the attorney-client privilege with an attorney – it does not extend to a stand-alone CPA.
Streamlined 14453 vs. 14454
Depending on whether you submit to the Streamlined Domestic Offshore Procedures for the Streamlined Foreign Offshore Procedures will determine whether you complete IRS certification form 14453 (foreign) or 14454 (domestic).
Please note, the distinction between foreign and domestic involves the residence of the applicant, and not the accounts. In order to apply for either program, a person must have undisclosed foreign specified assets or accounts.
If a person only has domestic undisclosed money or assets, they can submit to the long-standing domestic voluntary disclosure program – which is very different than the offshore program.
OVDP Penalty Calculation
In accordance with OVDP filing requirements, the Applicant will then be required to pay the outstanding tax along with estimated interest, a 20% penalty on the outstanding tax, as well as an "FBAR" Penalty. The Penalty is 27.5% (or 50% if any of the foreign accounts are held at an IRS "Bad Bank") on the highest year's "annual aggregate total" of unreported accounts (accounts which were previously reported are not calculated into the penalty amount).
For OVDP, the annual aggregate total is determined by adding the "maximum value" of each unreported account for each year, in each of the last 8 years. To determine what the maximum value is, the taxpayer will add up the highest balances of all their accounts for each year. In other words, for each tax year within the compliance period, the application will locate the highest balance for each account for each year, and total up the values to determine the maximum value for each year.
Thereafter, the OVDP applicant selects the highest year's value, and multiplies it by either 27.5%, or possibly 50% if any of the money was being held in what the IRS considers to be one of the "bad banks." When a person is completing the penalty portion of the application, the two most important things are to breathe and remember that by entering the program, the applicant is seeking to avoid Criminal Prosecution
Streamlined Penalty Calculation
1st: Compile the 12/31 balances on your Foreign Accounts, Insurance Policies and other 8938/FBAR or related qualified accounts/assets for each year within the compliance period;
2nd: Determine the proper exchange rate for each year (For example: You cannot use the current exchange rate in 2017, for your 2013 accounts — sorry for those of you with accounts in Euros, Pounds or Rupees).
3rd: Total the 12/31 balances on your previously unreported Foreign Accounts, Insurance Policies and other 8938/FBAR qualified accounts (Value of Real Estate is not included for the Streamlined Program).
4th: Pick the Year that has the highest 12/31 balance (not highest max year balance, which is the standard for OVDP).
5th: Multiply the above-value by 5%
Example: Michael's highest year 12/31 aggregate balance in the six (6) year compliance period is 2013. In 2013 his 12/31 balances totaled $2,600,000. His penalty would be $130,000.
Offshore Voluntary Disclosure – The Basics
If you want to review a comprehensive summary of the different Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Programs, please Click Here.
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Sean holds a Master's in Tax Law from one of the top Tax LL.M. programs in the country at the University of Denver, and has also earned the prestigious Enrolled Agent credential. Mr. Golding is also a Board Certified Tax Law Specialist Attorney (A designation earned by Less than 1% of Attorneys nationwide.)