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Who is an "Employee" Under Workers' Compensation Law?
The New York State Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) has specific guidelines which are used to determine who is considered an employee under New York State Workers' Compensation Law (WCL). Under this law, all "employees" must be covered under a workers' compensation insurance policy by his or her employer in order to be protected and receive benefits should they be involved in an accident on the job. The Workers' Compensation Board defines an employee as an individual who provides services to a for-profit business. If the services provided by an individual do not meet the definition of an "employee" under workers' compensation law, then the individual may be considered an independent contractor.
Employees will usually fall under the categories of day laborers, leased employees, borrowed employees, part-time employees, unpaid volunteers (including family members) and most subcontractors. There are grey areas however, and other factors may be relative in determining whether or not an individual is considered an employee under the law.
A workers' compensation judge will make the final decision on whether or not an individual is an employee or independent contractor at a hearing due to a work-related accident or illness under the following workers compensation law guidelines.
Who controls the work performed? – A person or organization who directs the individual to how the work is to be completed indicates that the job is being performed by an employee. A person may be an independent contractor if he/she controls the way a task will be completed or if he/she works under his/her own operating license.
Is the nature of the work the same as employer? – If an individual performs work that is also the same type of work as the employer , then he/she may be considered an employee. For example, if a commercial painting company hires an individual to paint buildings, then that person would be considered an employee. On the other hand, if an auto mechanic is hired to repair a vehicle for a limousine company then he would be considered an independent contractor.
How does the employer pay the individual? – If a business has an individual on an hourly, weekly, monthly, (etc.) payment schedule, or the employer withholds taxes and other benefits such as unemployment insurance or a 401K, then that suggests that the individual is an employee. If someone is paid through a 1099 or W-2, neither is considered to be a factor in determining whether or not the person is an employee under workers' compensation law. Payment made for performance of the task as a whole may indicate the task is being done by an independent contractor.
Is the equipment and material provided by the employer? – If a business provides the equipment and materials needed to perform the job task, then the individual will be considered an employee. For example, a bricklayer supplies all the necessary tools for an individual to complete the job.
Does the employer have the right to hire and fire individual? – If a business has the right to hire or fire an individual that is performing the work, then that suggests that the person is an employee. Obviously, an independent contractor can be terminated from his contract if the work performed is not up to the standards of the hiring business, however, as mentioned above, under workers' compensation law, an independent contractor has control over how the work is to be performed and completed.
Should you need more information or help in filing a workers' compensation claim, contact us toll-free at 1-877- NY-DBLAW for a free claim evaluation.
Angela Luongo, a Paralegal at Turley Redmond, & Rosasco, contributed to the writing of this post.


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Company details
For all UK orders:
Angela and Gavin Quinney
Company Secretary/Director
Far Out Wines (trading as Bauduc) Ltd
Registered office:
The Dairy House, Hanford
Blandford Forum
Dorset DT11 8HH
UK freephone: 0800 316 3676
Email: email@example.com
At the vineyard:
Gavin and Angela Quinney
SARL Vignobles Quinney
Château Bauduc
Créon, Bordeaux
Telephone: 00 33 6 42 32 98 53
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com and email@example.com
Delivery: UK mainland
We offer a delivery service to United Kingdom mainland addresses via our logistics partner, London City Bond. Only orders for delivery to the UK are accepted on this site and minimum quantities apply for free delivery in each area. Please refer to our delivery page for details. If you place an order for an address that we cannot deliver to (i.e. outside the UK), we will inform you that the order has been cancelled and refund you within 30 days.
Delivery surcharges for Scotland, Islands and Northern Ireland.
The delivery charge included on your order on this website covers a single delivery to an address in England or Wales. For Scotland, Islands or Northern Ireland a mininum quantity applies so please refer to our Delivery page for details. If you do not accept the surcharge then the order will be cancelled and we will refund the payment within 30 days.
Delivery charge
Our standard delivery charge is £9.50 for orders of 6 to 11 bottles to a single address in England or Wales. Delivery is free for orders of 12 bottles or more to one address in England or Wales.
Delivery instructions
You do not have to be at the delivery address at the time of delivery but you must inform us, as part of the order process online, where to leave the goods in the event that nobody is in, such as ''leave in the porch' or "by the back door".
Secure payment
The online payment system on this site is operated by PayPal Payments Pro (the card processing arm of Paypal) and is completely secure. We do not have access to your credit card details nor do we store your card details.
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By placing an order with us you are confirming that you are at least 18 years old. It is illegal for us to sell alcohol to anyone under the age of 18.
If your order goes missing or is damaged between dispatch and delivery, we will send you a replacement order as soon as we can. In the event that we cannot replace the missing or damaged goods, we will give you a full refund. Claims for non-delivery must be made within 30 days of your order date.
Gift orders
If you're sending wine as a gift, please make that clear in the delivery instructions.
From time to time, bottles are broken in transit, although this is rare with our delivery company, London City Bond. Our carriers should never deliver a case with a broken bottle inside for obvious reasons, but in the event that they do, we will replace or refund any broken bottles. Best of all, email us a quick photo to firstname.lastname@example.com so that we can try and fix things in future.
If you don't like our wine for any reason, we will replace it, give you a refund or credit your account against a future order.
Faulty wine
If a wine is 'corked' or faulty, we will refund you the amount of the offending bottle or, if you prefer, give you a credit against a future order.
If, within 30 days of the delivery, you don't like a wine and would like to return any remaining bottles in the case, we will arrange a collection and either replace them or give you a refund. We reserve the right not to take back or refund wine that has been stored badly, such as in a freezer, attic or boiler room.
If you want to cancel your order prior to delivery, please let us know straight away by emailing firstname.lastname@example.com - sometimes if the wine is out for delivery then we cannot alert the warehouse in time.
We reserve the right to cancel any order that we cannot deliver for any reason. If we have to cancel you order we will contact you and refund any money you have paid for that order.
If we cannot fulfil your exact order, we might substitute some bottles for wine of a similar quality and of similar or higher value at no extra cost. Occasionally we may have to substitute wines for a later vintage. We do not normally do this without your prior approval but if you are unhappy with any substitutions you receive we will arrange collection at our cost.
Product withdrawals
Products offered on this website may be withdrawn from offer without notice (usually because they sell out).
Privacy policy
When you purchase from this website, we collect personal information to enable us to deliver your order. By registering your details, you consent to us recording and using this personal data. We will not pass on your details, except to our warehouse and delivery partners. We'd rather be dragged through the vineyard by an incontinent wild boar than share your email address and any other private stuff with other commercial ventures.
We send out a monthly newsletter by email, and the occasional offer. If you prefer not to receive these emails, simply click 'unsubscribe' at the foot of any of the emails we send you. This will remove you from the email list. There is also an option to change your email address.
We occasionally send our UK customers a printed newsletter or offer in the post, free of charge. If you'd like to be removed from this postal mailing list, or change your address or be included on the list, or if you have any questions about privacy, please email us firstname.lastname@example.com.
UK freephone 0800 316 3676. This is redirected to the château, free; mobiles are charged at your local UK rate.
For international calls, WhatsApp or texts: Angela +33 6 50 10 85 21 or Gavin +33 6 42 32 98 53.
@chateaubauduc @gavinquinney (incl DMs)

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AMP Capital acknowledges the outcome of the meeting of unitholders in the AMP Capital Diversified Property Fund (ADPF) today, which voted to merge the fund with the Dexus Wholesale Property Fund (DWPF).
ADPF is a diversified real estate investment fund, which was ranked the best performing fund in the MSCI/Mercer index over the two-year period to 31 March 2021. Its Responsible Entity, AMP Capital Funds Management Limited, received the unsolicited merger proposal from DWPF last year, and established an independent board committee (IBC) to assess the proposal.
AMP Capital also provided an alternative proposal for consideration by ADPF unitholders, however the IBC recommended the DWPF proposal.
Kylie O'Connor, AMP Capital's Head of Real Estate commented: "While AMP Capital submitted a compelling alternate proposal with significant capital support, we respect our investors' decision to seek the scale that the merged fund will provide."
"I am immensely proud of what AMP Capital has achieved with ADPF. First and foremost, we have always focused on delivering outstanding investment performance for unitholders, and ADPF's market leading position is testament to this."
"AMP Capital has a long history of managing both single sector and diversified property funds for institutional and direct investors, as well as separate mandates, across the risk spectrum. Real Estate remains an integral part of AMP Capital's Private Markets business, which is about to embark on a separation from AMP Limited. The team is focused on continuing to provide innovative real estate investment solutions for investors, as well as growth opportunities, as part of the newly created entity," Ms O'Connor said.
Following the vote, AMP Capital Funds Management will cease to act as the Responsible Entity for ADPF, and a transition for unitholders will commence.
The property management for ADPF's fully-owned industrial properties, as well as fund and support services, will be transitioned over the next few months. AMP Capital will continue to property manage assets held by ADPF that are co-owned with other AMP Capital managed funds.
Media enquiries
Lara Evans
Mobile: +61 419 226 449
Important Notice
While every care has been taken in the preparation of this document, AMP Capital Investors Limited (ABN 59 001 777 591, AFSL 232497) makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of any statement in it including, without limitation, any forecasts. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Neither AMP Capital nor any company in the AMP Group guarantees the repayment of capital or the performance of any product or any particular rate of return referred to in this document This document has been prepared for the purpose of providing general information, without taking account of any particular investor's objectives, financial situation or needs. An investor should, before making any investment decisions, consider the appropriateness of the information in this document, and seek professional advice, having regard to the investor's objectives, financial situation and needs. This document is not intended to be and does not constitute financial advice nor a recommendation to subscribe for or purchase any investment by any person in any jurisdiction nor does it constitute an offer, solicitation or invitation to subscribe or purchase any investment in any jurisdiction where it would be contrary to the laws, regulations or directives in force or applicable in such jurisdiction.


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Sometimes it is not really clear what is going on in relations: (s)he loves or does not love, has left or is back, we are dating, living together, have split up, new life, old life… there is no making head or tail of it. And the situation gets hanging on a more anxious partner who urgently wants (and demands it from the other partner) to make some type of "decision" – What have you decided? But it is a lesson of relaxation. The who is anxious should learn to wait.
The other partner seems to be able to wait forever. Nothing is happening – well, ok, the situation will resolve itself. And this is, on the contrary, a lesson that sometimes a person should move his or her ass. Relationship is education. The right thing to do is to do something you haven't used to. A partner should be used as a model of the person who this behaviour is natural for. We usually act the other way round, we try to rebuild him or her to suit us.


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Today: ECD | Devcon | SEC Cap Formation | i2iPop | Lirio | Bredesen Center | C4E-NueCura | LaunchTN | JA | VuCode
GOV.-ELECT BILL LEE revealed today that Haslam Administration Economic and Community Development Chief Bob Rolfe will continue in that role in the new Lee Administration. Davidson County-based Rolfe was the third ECD Commissioner during the administration of term-limited Gov. Bill Haslam, having followed now-U.S. Ambassador to Japan Bill Hagerty and now-University of Tennessee interim President Randy Boyd. The appointment seems to assure continuity in the ECD post, just as the state and nation enter what many observers believe will be a period of slower growth and perhaps volatility that will continue to affect employment, Tennesseans' household income, national trade balances, and more. The move also ensure that Margaret Dolan, the recently appointed CEO of Launch Tennessee (Tennessee Technology Development Corporation) will have one fewer adjustment to make as she pursues aggressive strategic and operational plans for the organization, which is largely state-funded. The Launch Tennessee board of directors will continue to be chaired by Rolfe, as it has been for nearly two years. Given the importance assigned Tennessee education and workforce development, as well as addressing tax policy and related matters, it is also noteworthy that the Governor-Elect also announced his picks for Labor & Workforce Development, Dr. Jeff McCord, currently a VP with Northeast State Community College, Kingsport; and, David Gerregano, who also served in the Haslam Administration, as head of the Department of Revenue. Related material here.
► MEMPHIS-born DEVCON, whose technology helps combat advertising fraud and bolster cybersecurity, emphasized in its December press releases that it is now headquartered in Atlanta, but has subsequently stressed that it maintains a strong ('HQ2'?) presence in Memphis. They simultaneously announced closing a $4.5MM Seed round, led by Las Olas Venture Capital of Ft. Lauderdale, with additional investors including at least two based in Atlanta, Paul Judge (TechSquare Labs, Pindrop, etc.) and Adam Ghetti (Iconic Security). DEVCON Founder-CEO Maggie Louie told VNC that less than half of its Seed round came from Tennessee investors. Atlanta not only has a larger number of prospective future Series A investors, cyber talent from Georgia Tech and other sources, but also better air travel connections and strong exposure for the company via broad ongoing marketing/PR from local boosters. She said Memphis is a great location, also, given such factors as lower cost of living, DEVCON's edge in recruiting talent locally, great food and the fact that Memphis, Nashville and Chattanooga altogether offere an "amazing network of incubators, investors and entrepreneurs that supported us when we launched, and continue to be an anchor of support, advice and friendships." StartCo CEO Eric Mathews confirmed that globetrotter Louie's primary residence remains in Memphis and the majority of the current tech staff are also still in the city, though it also has techies in Atlanta and Nashville. ADD: Epicenter's June 30, 2020, profile of Louie is here.
► VANDERBILT 2009 undergrad alumna Martha Legg Miller (JD, Georgetown) this month takes up her role leading the new Office for Small Business Capital Formation, within the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). She was previously an attorney in the Birmingham office of Balch & Bingham, which also has a D.C. office. Her VU bachelor's was in cognitive neuroscience and communication studies. Recent SEC release from the office of SEC Chairman Jay Clayton is here. During his speaking appearance at last summer's 36|86 event in Nashville, Clayton addressed capital formation and other matters important to entrepreneurs, text here.
► i2i Population Health Inc. (i2i Systems Inc.), led by CEO Justin Neece and based in Franklin, recently told the SEC it had raised $5MM. It became a Tennessee company in 2016, and was founded in Santa Rosa, Calif. in 2000. Its Dec. 10 SEC filing identified it as a California company. Some information online indicates the company was previously represented by Martin Seeger, of Babin & Seeger, Santa Rosa. It is not clear how much of the company has remained in Santa Rosa since the takeover. Neece has not yet responded to a series of interview requests.
► Updated 12 March 2019: Former VU Medical Center researcher Chandra Obsorn PhD named Chief Behavioral Officer for Lirio. Our original post: LIRIO LLC of Knoxville and Cool Springs near Nashville has in the past two years filed to raise as much as $7.7MM and its four filings during that span indicate it has raised at least $5.2MM. The company was formerly known as Advisor Strategies. The company says online that it offers "a behavioral engagement solution that uses machine learning, behavioral science, and persona-based messaging to help organizations motivate the people they serve to achieve better outcomes. The award-winning Lirio solution drives results in program participation, customer satisfaction, patient adherence, and beyond, far exceeding industry benchmarks for digital engagement. Lirio's IDEAL Engagement Framework™ applies concepts of behavioral economics to segment and communicate with individuals on their terms, delivering the right message to the right person at the right time to impact behavior." Contacted last week by VNC, CEO Mike West said he must defer comment for the time-being. CFO: George Hashbarger. VP-Chief Strategy Officer Patrick Hunt was previously head of Fiveworx. Among other roles, CRO Kenny Bailey previously served with Healthways. Corrected: Marketing Director Maggie Kornahrens told VNC the company is now scouting for a chief product officer. Former VP-Product Matt Jernigan departed in May 2018, according to his Linkedin.
► SURESH BABU today became the director of the UT-ORNL Bredesen Center for Interdisciplinary Research and Graduate Education at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Babu, who has played numerous roles in advanced manufacturing and materials science, succeeded the founding director, Lee Riedinger, who retired after a decade's service that began during the Administration of then-Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen. The center is home to two engineering programs respectively focused on energy science and data science. It was formed as a partnership between UT and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). Related release here.
► MEMPHIS-based Preteckt, an automotive vehicle prognostics and breakdown detection software startup, filed Dec. 26 for a $3.6MM Seed raise, reporting $2.6MM in. Ken Sills is CEO.
► MICHAEL BRYANT, director of the Center for Entrepreneurship (C4E) within Owen Graduate School of Management, said Jan. 2 that C4E will soon be host for some of the healthcare-centric NueCura Angel group's Angel investment pitch nights. Earlier NueCura coverage here.
► LAUNCH Tennessee, Nashville Entrepreneur Center and others plan to convene for a Jan. 10 invitation-only meeting that will include issues related to diversity and inclusion in entrepreneurship. LaunchTN Partnerships Director Brittany Burgess on Jan. 2 confirmed a partial listing of invitees: Bunker Labs; Casa Azafran; Conexion Americas; knowledgeBANK Nashville; Nashville Business Incubation Center; Nashville Fashion Alliance; Nashville Social Enterprise Alliance; Pathway WBC; Project Return; Sunny Bray (Catalyst Collective); Will Acuff (Corner to Corner); Tennessee State University (various units); and, The Lab. Again, this is not a complete list of all invitees.
► JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT's new JA Finance Park plans to include 18 "storefronts" through which up to 100 high school students on any given day will learn about career, family and income considerations that factor-into daily decisions, beginning in Spring 2020 at a venue in the 100 Oaks Area of Nashville. Successful navigation of those decisions helps produce "financially confident" adults. The $3MM, 3-year program complements JA Biztown and other educational offerings. Supporters of the Finance Park include SunTrust Foundation, Bank of America, Ingram Industries, Scarlett Family Foundation, EY, Joe C. Davis Foundation, Deloitte, and PwC, among others. VNC notes that, perhaps fortunately, it seems young people in the new program apparently will not be forced to confront potentially traumatic Startup, Angel investing or related situational challenges. Related release here.
► Those new Coding Boot Camps at Vanderbilt University begin April 15, 2019, details here. Related VNC coverage here. VNC. last edited 0750 4 Jan 2019
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Strategic Category Management
Position the category relative to market complexity and criticality, strategically communicating the market position to stakeholders
Program Description:
Strategic category management stems from the recognition that a single technique to identify and select suppliers is limiting and insufficient. The purpose of strategic sourcing is to obtain the right supplier for the company's need—taking into account competition, market dynamics, supply reliability, switch-out costs, and similar factors. This valuable program covers key elements of strategic sourcing and category management including best practices, tools, techniques, and solutions—followed by exercises in which participants apply the tools they've learned with instructor coaching sessions and a presentation of templates and analyses. The faculty instructor for Strategic Category Management is a renowned thought leader in supply chain management and is an industry expert in category management, strategic sourcing, supply market intelligence, and supplier development. The instructor serves as a professor of supply chain management at North Carolina State University's Poole College of Management and as an adjunct professor at the Supply Chain Management Research Group at the Manchester Business School. He is a prolific author and globally recognized leader in the field, contributing regularly to the intellectual capital of supply chain management. This customized TNI seminar will strategically expand the ability of participants to identify and select a broader range of suppliers, enabling them to be more efficient, productive, and profitable upon returning to work.


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Scriptures from Jeremiah
Jeremiah 4:18 Thy way and thy doings have procured these things unto thee; this is thy wickedness, because it is bitter, because it reacheth unto thine heart.
Jeremiah 2:17 Hast thou not procured this unto thyself, in that thou hast forsaken the Lord thy God, when he led thee by the way?
Jeremiah 2:19 Thine own wickedness shall correct thee, and thy backslidings shall reprove thee: know therefore and see that it is an evil thing and bitter, that thou hast forsaken the Lord thy God, and that my fear is not in thee, saith the Lord God of hosts.
Jeremiah 5:25 Your iniquities have turned away these things, and your sins have withholden good things from you.
Jeremiah 6:19 Hear, O earth: behold, I will bring evil upon this people, even the fruit of their thoughts, because they have not hearkened unto my words, nor to my law, but rejected it.
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ACCOUNTING/BOOKKEEPING work is billed on an hourly rate of $100 per hour (billed $25 per 15 minute increments). This includes preparing and assisting businesses with record keeping, monthly bank reconciliations, credit card reconciliations, sales/use tax returns, monthly inputting of check stubs, updating your records, adjust book balances, quarterly review, QuickBooks set-up and assistance, business start-up and initial filings, tax planning, business planning, and business consultation.
With-in Bookkeeping Made Simple, LLC, we offer the following assistance:
Timely, efficient bookkeeping services are available for businesses of all sizes. This ensures your books are compiled and accurate for not only tax preparation, but also for other sources. Computerized accounts are prepared, saved and presented for client review on a quarterly, monthly, and/or annual basis. Budgeting and forecasting support are also available. Our Bookkeepers are Authorized and trained in QuickBooks. This includes training you on QuickBooks. The Bookkeeping rate can be billed at an hourly rate or a set-up as a retainer rate (ie: weekly,monthly, quarterly, etc.). Let us help your business get organized and grow.
We offer Bookkeeping Packages for any size business. Our office will prepare a retainer that outlines the items that would be filed under the package needed for your business. Here are some of the packages offered:
Package #1: Small Business with Less than 4 business accounts (checking, savings, credit cards, loans) we can prepare the bookkeeping within our office on QuickBooks, and keep up with the numbers for your business throughout the year. This monthly package would be $205 per month on a 12 month plan. This plan only includes bookkeeping and the filing the Annual Ohio Unclaimed Funds for every business in Ohio for tax compliance.
Package #2: Small Business with 5 to 8 business accounts (checking, savings, credit cards, loans) we can prepare the bookkeeping within our office on QuickBooks, and keep up with the numbers for your business throughout the year. This monthly package would be $355 per month on a 12 month plan. This plan only includes bookkeeping and the filing the Annual Ohio Unclaimed Funds for every business in Ohio for tax compliance.
Package #3: Small Business with 9 to 12 business accounts (checking, savings, credit cards, loans) we can prepare the bookkeeping within our office on QuickBooks, and keep up with the numbers for your business throughout the year. This monthly package would be $495 per month on a 12 month plan. This plan only includes bookkeeping and the filing the Annual Ohio Unclaimed Funds for every business in Ohio for tax compliance.
If your business needs assistance with Payroll Processing, Payroll Reports, and Year-End Reporting, to include Form W-2s and Form 1099s, we can prepare these as well for your business. These services are charged depending on the number of employees and/or subcontractors. These services are not included in the above bookkeeping packages; however, these packages can be modified to fit your business needs.
These monthly packages can also be adjusted to include Corporation or Partnership Tax Returns as well. During an initial consultation, we will outline the items required for your business for filings and see how much assistance you need for your business for bookkeeping. Let our office staff help you relieve some of your bookkeeping and tax compliance issues. We are here to help you take away the burden of running the books and letting you utilize your time better running your business! Please call our office for a consultation at (330) 494-9659.
TAX PREPARATION fees are as follows:
Individual and Small Businesses are charged per form prepared for an accurate and complete tax return - Federal (IRS), States, School Districts, and Cities (due April 15th).
For example
(1) Individual with only W-2s, the tax preparation cost Federal & State only would be $150.
(2) A Small Business (Sole Proprietor or Single Member LLC) would have at a minimum, the Forms 1040, Schedule C, Schedule SE, depreciation, and Ohio starting at $195 (plus $20 per city return, if needed).
(3) An Individual that would have wages, a Rental Property would be at a minimum, the Froms 1040, Schedule E, depreciation, and Ohio starting at $190 (plus $20 per city return, if needed).
* Individual Returns can have an Expedited Return within 5 days of dropping off for an additional fee of $45.
C Corporation, S Corporation, or Partnership tax returns are for C Corporate federal and state tax returns start at $400 (due April 15th). S Corporation preparation is $400 (due March 15th) and Partnership preparation is $380 (due March 15th). Each city return is an additional $25 (due April 15th). For adjustments to the QuickBooks and/or the books, the fee is based on an hourly rate of $100 (billed $25 per 15 minute increments) to update the books, along with verifying and balancing year-end figures.
* EXTENSIONS are filed for a preparation fee of $30 each for Businesses, Corporations, Partnerships, and/or Individuals. Must be paid for prior to the extension being accepted.
* Taxes Made Simple is an Authorized e-file provider. Electronic filing is included for Federal and most states.
* Along with preparing your current year tax returns, we will also review the prior year tax returns FREE of charge. If there are any mistakes or missed deductions, an amended return needs to be filed immediately. There is a charge for the amendment(s).
TAX NOTICES/PAST TAX ISSUES are billed at a rate of $100 per hour. Minimum charge is one hour or minimum of $100 to assist gathering and working with the IRS, State of Ohio, or other local authority. We can assist you with past tax issues by correcting a posting error, adjusting penalties, or even removing the tax and penalties on your tax account. Do not let the notice go unanswered!
"Don't Let Taxes Overwhelm You!"
PAYROLL SERVICES are billed on an hourly rate of $100 per hour (billed in 15 minute increments). . We can prepare your payroll checks, assist with payroll deposits, prepare the quarterly payroll returns, prepare the Annual Ohio BWC True-Up Report (Form 941, Federal Unemployment, Ohio withholding, Ohio Unemployment, City Filing Requirements, Workers Compensation, etc.), and prepare the year-end reports along with the W-2s and 1099s.
SALES TAX SERVICES are offered. If you have a filing requirement of Semi-Annual Filing for Ohio Sales Tax the preparation fee of $50, we will file online through the Ohio Business Gateway site as required. If you have a filing requirement of Monthly Filing of Ohio Sales Tax the preparation fee of $30, this is per month and filing completed online through the Ohio Business Gateway site. We will work with you to ensure these reports are filed timely and accurately.
OTHER BUSINESS FILING SERVICES are offered. We file the forms your business needs to stay in compliance.
* All businesses in the State of Ohio are required to file an Annual Ohio Unclaimed Funds report. Our office will ensure you are in compliance with the State of Ohio with this filing requirement for a preparation fee of $50.
* If you business needs the Heavy Use Tax filing, we can assist you with your vehicle reporting in order to renew the registrations on your truck(s) for a preparation fee of $55.
* If your business is required to file an Annual Ohio Commercial Activities Tax (CAT) or Quarterly Ohio CAT filing, we will ensure you have met this filing requirement for a preparation fee of $50 each filing.
There are many other filing requirements for different business, let our office help your business stay in compliance.
NOTARY SERVICES are offered. This service is free to all current clients (within one year of service). This includes such documents as a Power of Attorney, promissory notes, statements, affidavits, Vehicle Titles, etc… For those who are not current clients, most notary items are $5 each per signature/seal.
RETAINER SERVICES - Depending on your business/individual needs, any of these fees can be set up into a retainer as well. A retainer is an agreed upon monthly fee that includes a variety of services that are specified to your needs. This will benefit your business for budgetary purposes and cash-flow needs. This fee is set up to include an overall discount of our fees from the normal hourly rate.
Our office hourly rate of $100 per hour (billed in 15 minute increments). If there are any questions in regarding to services or fees for your needed services please call our office at (330) 494-9659. These listed prices are effective through 2022, last updated dAugust 18th, 2022.
ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PAYMENT - We accept Checks, Cash, and Credit Cards/Debit Cards. We currently run all Credit Cards and Debit Cards through Square or Paypal for processing. All Tax Returns are paid in full prior to electronically filing. No tax return will be submitted without full payment on the account. If needed, an extension may need to be filed on your behalf, an additional fee of $30 will be added to your account for the cost of the Extension. The Extension Fee of $30 must be paid prior to the Extension is submitted on your behalf for the Federal, State, and Local Authorities. Also, See Late Fee Schedule/Collection Policy Below.
LATE FEE SCHEDULE (as of 1-1-2014)
All tax returns are to be paid in full upon completion and pick-up. No tax returns will be e-filed with a "balance-due" on your account.
All non-tax preparation service invoices are due with-in 15 days.
Collection Policy
After 30 days from date of invoice, a monthly finance charge of 2.5% will be added to the account until paid in full. A monthly finance charge will be added to your total invoice at a rate of 2.5% of the total account balance (30% APR) or $2.00 minimum charge per month, whichever is greater. These charges are assessed around the first of every month.
After 60 days from date of invoice, a processing fee of $25 will also be added to the account along with the monthly finance charge. No future work will be performed by Taxes Made Simple, Inc.
After 90 days from date of invoice, all outstanding accounts without any action or received payments will be turned over to our collection agency. At that time, the account balance will include an additional $35 collection fee.
After 120 days from date of invoice, all outstanding accounts with no received payments will be turned over to our law firm. At this time, the account balance will include all lawyer fees (min. of 2 hours at $250/hour), all court costs, and processing costs.


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Soothe sensitive skin with a time-honored marigold flower that has been shown to alleviate the appearance of redness thanks to a concentrated dose of antioxidants and carotenoids.
Nourishment comes naturally to pure, nutrient-rich coconut oil. Restore your complexion with superior moisturization to fight dehydration and environmental stressors.
Balance your complexion's natural oils with a purely-sourced dose of citrus-powered purification known to brighten, clear, and refine skin.
Our certified organic aloe vera is derived from the whole and inner leaf of the plant, then freeze dried to retain all of the essential vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients and enzymes. This potent, synergizing plant is where our biocompatible ingredients thrive.
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Wildcrafted: A selection of the herbs used in our line are hand picked in the wild where they grow naturally-this is the definition of wildcrafted. When we use wildcrafted herbs, we know that no commercial farming methods have been used, and that the plants are hearty, vibrant and full of skin-nourishing nutrients.
Use AM/PM. Apply to damp skin, massage into face, rinse. For deeper exfoliation, use with face brush.
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You're in your bathroom now and you've pumped a couple beads of our creamy cleanser onto your fingertips, then applied an aloe-based texture that bathes your complexion with over 75 nutrients. Amino acids, enzymes, fatty acids—all present. The deeply-nourishing formula on your lovely face will deliver the sublime properties of calendula flowers and hyssop leaves, too. It is a timeless duo that imparts optimal hydration, time-tested vitamins, and silken fortification.
Now the remains of your foundation are swirling down the drain—a good sign, no doubt. That alcoholic, ex-cleanser of yours left those cheeks drier than the cotton swabs you used for toning. You were disturbed to see remnants of makeup in that same swab.
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We're obsessed with treating that top layer properly, after all. It's our skin's protective barrier, and it doesn't take kindly to the high-alkalinity of conventional cleansers that seem to just exacerbate existing problems. Tightness, over-dryness: those issues can become a thing of the past with our Aloe Herb Cleanser. Think of it as a delicacy for your pores.
Do you remember when you were intent on breaking bad skin care habits without having to compromise between toxic (but affordable) products and pure (but pricey) ones?
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Wait—neem? That's in our Aloe Herb Cleanser, as well, and for good reason. Neem stems from a lengthy Ayurvedic tradition of healing remedies. It purifies much of what it touches.
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Love this cleansing product. Skin feels clean and fresh after use but not dry and tight like some others I have used. The fragrance is light and refreshing. I look forward to cleansing my face morning and night.
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Marzano Best Practices: Tip #11
Marzano Best Practices: Tip #11
Tip #11, of the 13 tips for online learning identified in a study conducted by the Marzano Research Laboratory (MRL), is about giving learners the chance to ask questions. Although this is something that may seem obvious, it has such a large impact on learning gains that it needs to be called out as a best practice.
About the study
The study, A Study of Best Practices in Edmentum Online Solutions, evaluated the relationship between student learning and effective teacher pedagogical practices in online learning. The study specifically looked at Edmentum's online solutions in three instructional settings—pure virtual, blended, and classroom/lab—across four purposes: original credit, credit recovery, intervention, and Advanced Placement®.
Tip #11: Allowing students to ask questions during a course/assignment
A teacher's dream class is full of bright, inquisitive minds looking to explore the world's knowledge. Hands always go up. Questions are always thoughtful and on point.
So, you would think that teachers take any question at any time during a lesson in an effort to generate that sort of atmosphere in their classroom. That's not the case at all. In an effort to stick to schedules and keep an orderly room, questions are often saved until last or not welcomed at all. This is obviously not a model in which to engage young students in the process of learning. Questions should come whenever learners feel the need.
What are the best ways to allow students to ask questions?
There are ways to help students develop questions that help the whole class progress through the content while also keeping them limited to appropriate times.
First, make your expectations clear. State that questions are welcome at almost any time during the class. Ask the class not to interrupt while someone is speaking and to try to keep questions to the topic at hand. Make these policies available and easily visible as a reminder to learners.
Second, you need to model the best questioning practices throughout the year. When students are speaking, ask questions that drive the conversation forward. Wait for them to finish a thought before launching in. Correct bad questioning technique whenever you see it.
How do you motivate students to engage and ask their questions?
Many students are shy about asking questions or speaking in class. Instead of forcefully calling on them, introduce some randomness into the procedure by drawing cards or Popsicle sticks with each student's name on them. Or use Post-it notes and a poster to let students leave a question or comment about the day's lesson anonymously as they leave the room.
Another idea that uses some technology is the idea of backchanneling. Backchanneling is similar to a discussion board; however, it happens online in real time. In the classroom, students can engage in a backchannel chat with their devices while a passive activity, like a lecture or video, is taking place. Students love using their devices so much that you will probably hear from students who have never spoken in class before.
What are the biggest roadblocks to allowing students to ask questions?
In addition to the reluctance of some students to speak in class, you can also encounter the opposite side of the spectrum—the class clown who will take any opportunity to say something funny. Again, this is a situation where modeling and timely correction can be effective.
And just because you allow questions doesn't mean you will receive any. Quick. informal assessments can help you figure out if learners aren't asking questions because the content is too easy or because it's over their heads.
Want to see more of the instructional strategies the Marzano Research Laboratory determined in the study? See all 13 Marzano best practices in online learning here.
See the full blog post on tip #1: Communicating course/assignment rules and procedures
See the full blog post on tip #2: Providing students with all materials needed to complete an assignment
See the full blog post on tip #3: Clearly presenting the goal/objective for each assignment
See the full blog post on tip #4: Offering encouragement and positive feedback to students
See the full blog post on tip #5: Allowing students to keep track of their learning progress
See the full blog post on tip #6: Accessibility to students via electronic communication as well as face-to-face
See the full blog post on tip #7: Monitoring student work
See the full blog post on tip #8: Knowing every student by name and being able to recognize them
See the full blog post on tip # 9: Allowing students to progress through assignments at their own pace
See the full blog post on tip #10: Providing help to understand and practice new knowledge
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Whether you've got your sights set on running a global empire or you just want to make a little more cash each month, there are plenty of ways to emulate the rich and famous so that you can attract the same kind of success. After all, success is not always based on being in the right place at the right time—although sometimes that helps! Success is built on hard work, dedication, and a determined mindset. There is no place for distraction on the way to reaching your goals!
So, what is it that sets successful people apart from the rest? Well, their daily habits are vital steps in creating the foundation for their achievements.
The first of these habits is developing a daily reading routine. Regularly reading helps to improve focus, memory, and cognitive function, while also providing education and perspective. Warren Buffet credits his successes to his voracious reading habit, recently telling an investment class at Columbia University, "Read 500 pages…every day. That's how knowledge works. It builds up, like compound interest. All of you can do it, but I guarantee not many of you will do it". Long before he founded PayPal, Elon Musk was reportedly reading for up to 10 hours every day. He read everything from science fiction to astrophysics textbooks and credits his love of books for his vast knowledge about energy and rockets.
While reading is great for working the mind, successful people also spend time working on the body. Regular exercise features prominently in the daily schedules of high achievers, as it not only improves self-discipline, but it also reduces stress levels and increases energy—the perfect recipe for success! Exercising regularly creates a habit of discipline, which leads to a great opportunity to become a true master of the self (which is exactly what you need if you want to become successful). An avid cyclist and runner, Richard Branson sets his alarm for 5:00am every morning to make sure that he starts his day off on the right foot. He claims that his regular exercise boosts productivity and helps him to achieve far more during his work day.
This takes us nicely into the next habit: getting up early. Ok, you might not want to hear it, but rising with the dawn is great for establishing a solid sleep routine, which is vital for achieving goals. Start the day right by getting out of bed and dealing with emails, having breakfast, ironing some clothes, or doing some exercise. By achieving so much before your work day, it will set you up for hours of productivity. Plus, you get to see the sunrise and enjoy some quiet time before the mad rush of the day begins! Ben Franklin was an avid early riser and stated that, "Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise".
When it comes to focusing on your goals, introducing a daily meditation habit is a great way to improve your ability to direct yourself and aim towards success. Not only does meditation help you to eliminate and ignore distractions, but it also improves productivity, enhances cognitive function, and helps you to handle stress better. Uber-successful entrepreneurs and CEOs, from Arianna Huffington to Joe Rogan, all swear by spending a few minutes each day meditating.
The final step in creating a successful mindset is to keep learning. Spending time each day learning a new skill is a great way to keep the mind focused and create new neural pathways in the brain. Engaging in brain challenges like Sudoku and crosswords, or practicing the art of strategy through games like poker, chess, or Battleship, will help you to develop better decision-making processes and boost cognitive function. James Altucher credits his hedge fund success to the ten hours a day he used to spend studying chess, while Guy Laliberte, owner of Cirque de Soleil, is also known for his excellent poker-playing skills, which may have helped him to become as successful as he is today.


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Harry Potter fans, rejoice: this week, Niantic has released that they are in the works for a Harry Potter themed mobile game.
Niantic, the game studio behind mobile games "Pokemon Go" and "Ingress," has partnered with Warner Bros. Entertainment under the studio name "Portkey Games" to create the mobile game "Harry Potter: Wizards Unite."
It's important to note that while Niantic is heavily involved in the development, Portkey Games is the developer of "Harry Potter: Wizards Unite."
The game is rumoured to be released in 2018, although the launch date is yet to be announced. The game is believed to be an AR and location based game, similar to the current Niantic mobile games.
"Pokemon Go" is based on a system of "gyms" located in the real world, which are taken over by different teams, as well as walking around in the real world to catch different Pokemon. "Ingress" works in a similar way, although the gyms are portals.
"Wizards Unite" is expected to work on a more similar level to "Ingress" than to "Pokemon Go." "Ingress" is a sci-fi themed game, where players must capture portals for their faction and destroy the portals of the opposing faction. While it has not garnered the success of "Pokemon Go," some people believe that a wizarding theme would be easier to port over "Ingress'" theme.
While the game is official and was initially announced on Pottermore, details surrounding the game are few to none. "Pokemon Go's" announcement came about with much more fanfare, with a video teaser garnering over 43 million views. So far, no official teaser video has been released.
This may be due to the backlash Niantic first faced when releasing "Pokemon Go." Despite the huge launch, their player base quickly dropped. One hypothesis for this phenomenon may have been due to the discrepancy between the quality of the game and the initial teaser video. Perhaps Portkey Games doesn't want to make the same mistake.
Portkey Games is a new game studio specializing in Harry Potter themed games from Warner Bros. Entertainment. They are slated to release both mobile and console games in the coming years.
To stay up-to-date on the new "Harry Potter: Wizards Unite," follow them on Twitter and Facebook.
Story by
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Photo courtesy of Niantic, Inc.


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Check out the "How Have You Been?" project live on the WePresents website for an excellent write up by Ione Gamble.
Andy Baker's latest film, How Have You Been? is a story about coping with grief, depression, and the everyday mundanity of life in lockdown. Created for WePresent, the editorial arm of WeTransfer, and launched as part of WePresent's selection of films for Mental Health Month, this film offers an eerie and strange, yet honest and universally relatable commentary on many aspects of our current world. Once again, Andy teamed up with illustrator Polly Nor—an artist he loved working with for the Chelou music video "Halfway to Nowhere"—to bring the story to life. The film was created completely remotely during the global lockdown—which is fitting given the remote and isolated sensibilities of the subject matter.
Director Andy Baker and Polly Nor
Client WeTransfer
Written & Designed by Polly Nor
Adapted for Screen & Directed by Andy Baker
Executive Producer Lucia Davies
Animators Andy Baker, Campbell Hartley, Sami Healy, Charlie Lane-Bush, Olly Montagu, Maki Yoshikura
Lead Animator of Dance Scene Carlos de Faria
Colour & Clean-up Animators Alejandra Anguita, Emma Ehrling, Jamie Hobbs, Ned Mackness
FX Animator Frankie Swan
Design Assistant Eve Archer
Compositing Andy Baker, Tom Fisher
Voices Rae - Nisa Kelly, Martha - Phoebe Argent, Couple Opposite - Rhondi Brown & Tom Adcock
Sound Designer & Re-recording Mix Nick Ainsworth
Foley Artist Andrea Gard
Music Little Dragon - "Where You Belong"
Produced by Andy Baker Studio
Special Thanks to WeTransfer
Managing Editor Danielle Boelling
Commissioning Editor Suzanne Tromp
Check out the "How Have You Been?" project live on the WePresents website for an excellent write up by Ione Gamble.
"Polly's work has many layers and explores various themes whilst also allowing the viewer space to interpret it in their own way. It's such a strange time to be making films and having a story like this enabled us to explore themes that have affected us all in the past and are even more relevant now. The best thing about this world of Polly's is that it always feels like there's so much more you want to explore, even once you've finished making a film!"
-Andy Baker
Ever since he can remember, London native Andy Baker has been obsessed with animation. From over-the-top films like Disney's Fantasia to Sunday morning regulars like Tom & Jerry, he was immediately hooked. After studying Fine Art in his formative years, Andy went on to pursue a degree in illustration and animation from Kingston University, tailoring his approach and finding his niche somewhere in between the two.
Shortly after graduating, Andy formed multi-disciplinary studio This Is It Collective along with some friends and started taking on commercial work. Their first collaborative project Viceworld, an energetic title sequence for VICE UK, landed This Is It Collective on the map as up-and-coming animators and gave Andy the support he needed to develop his craft.
Since then, Andy has collaborated with multiple artists and illustrators to produce work for clients such as Vans, Warner Brothers, Marmite, Ricard, Adidas, Asics, Seamless, and MTN DEW. His character-driven work and 2D cel techniques—combined with his use of bold color, liquid transitions, and old school animation style—make Andy's range of work completely contemporary while remaining undeniably classic.


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HATE CRIME: an evolving concept
Hate crime is a legally recognized term endorsed by some of regional and national organizations. The concept can take several forms depending on the legal framework in which it is defined. Legislation generally requires two elements to determine that a crime is a hate crime: it must be a criminal act and it must be committed against certain individuals or groups on the basis of discriminatory motives or prejudices (OSCE, 2012). Hate crimes target individuals based on their actual or perceived race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, origin, social status and political affiliation (Koraan & Geduld, 2016). It is up to states to define which grounds will be included in their respective legislations and the criteria that determines whether or not a crime is considered a hate crime (OSCE, 2012). Hate crimes may also include damage to property related to the targeted groups or communities, and encompass several other elements such as vandalism or damage to places of worship, organizational premises and private homes. The most common types of hate acts are bullying, vandalism and assault (Grugan, 2013).
The International Centre for the Prevention of Crime (ICPC) has studied hate crimes for many years. In 2002, the organization issued its first publication on the subject: Preventing Hate Crimes: International Strategies and Practice (ICPC, Shaw & Barchechat, 2002). ICPC acknowledges that hate crime is an evolving concept and, with the financial support of Public Safety Canada, has updated its knowledge of hate crime prevention issues and practices. Since 2002, most studies and research on hate crimes have looked at the topic generally and without specific consideration for hate crimes based on sexual orientation and gender identity, which have been increasing during the same time period.
This report aims to bridge this significant gap in existing research: what is actually known about hate crimes based on sexual orientation and gender identity? Empirical research on this type of crime is limited, mostly due to the lack of statistical data from criminal justice systems, which limits understanding of the phenomenon. The hurdles encountered when reporting hate crimes, such as the lack of community trust in justice systems or the prejudices held by official authorities, represent major obstacles to establishing a comprehensive overview of the violence and discrimination experienced by sexual and gender minority communities. This lack of recognition demonstrates the importance of anchoring the report in the realities experienced by LGBTQ+ people. Initial research revealed that hate crimes against LGBTQ+ people were not sufficiently documented in order to conduct an adequate literature review. As a result, the focus shifted from all forms of hate crimes to two specific types of victimization: those based on gender identity and on sexual orientation The acronym LGBTQ+ is used in order to include the diversity of people who identify as a sexual or gender minority.
The acronym LGBT is used by most international bodies including the United Nations (UN). Q has been added for the term queer because this terminology is widely used in the English-speaking world (Interline, 2016). The + represents all other sexual and gender minorities, as inclusion has been an important concern for us in the realization of this report. Following preliminary readings, acts committed against cisgender or heterosexual women were excluded from the analyses. This choice is explained by the difference in the dynamics of violence. For instance, one of the reasons why violence against individuals from LGBTQ+ communities is not the same as violence against women is that both groups are targeted for different reasons. Hate crimes against LGBTQ+ communities does not represent a balance of power between male and female gender but "a rejection of female attributes amongst men or of male attributes amongst women mainly, in public or semi-public spaces" (Kraus, 2018, p. 7).
This document summarizes our report, which is divided into three chapters: 1) The legislative framework of hate crimes in general and of hate crimes based on sexual orientation and gender identity, 2) An overview of the specificities of hate crimes targeting LGBTQ+ people and 3) Prevention modalities, and includes our recommendations and guidelines for more inclusive and safe environments for LGBTQ+ communities and for society as a whole. This report meets three objectives:
To update the knowledge base on hate crimes and hate crimes against LGBTQ+ communities.
To put emphasis on the prevention modalities related to hate crimes based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
To formulate recommendations and guidelines for addressing these issues.
Chapter I looks at conceptual and legislative frameworks. Key concepts related to the topic are contextualized as well as issues surrounding hate crimes and hate crimes based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Also highlighted are scientific and legal definitions linked with hate crimes along with definitions presented by professionals working directly or indirectly with LGBTQ+ communities. Legal definitions are mapped by geographic region and by organizational level (international, regional and national). The first chapter concludes with a discussion on the merits of legal protections specific to LGBTQ+ individuals.
Chapter II provides an international overview of violence experienced by LGBTQ+ communities and proposes a typology of the different types of hate crimes perpetrated. Global trends surrounding hate crimes committed against LGBTQ+ communities are presented, supported by statistical data on violence. The extent of discriminatory practices in employment, education and social services, and the perpetrators of these types of crimes as well as the profiles of the most affected victims are also examined. The conclusion highlights the extent of the consequences of sexual orientation and gender identity-based hate crimes for immediate victims, LGBTQ+ communities and for the wellbeing of society as a whole.
Chapter III examines prevention strategies promoted by international and regional. This chapter also includes a classification of field practices and recommendations from researchers in the prevention of hate crimes, including those based on sexual orientation and gender identity. An overview is offered of current programs that have been implemented and to which ICPC had access. This made it possible to identify which criteria was used in setting up a program for the prevention of hate crimes based on gender identity and sexual orientation. Our research also shows the significant importance of educating, providing training and raising awareness on sexual orientation and gender identity. Also highlighted are the important contributions provided by NGOs regarding the prevention of hate crimes against LGBTQ+ individuals. Lastly, obstacles related to the implementation of the programs are presented, based on the input and expertise of actors in the field.
Source: Internationa Centre for the Prevention of Crime (ICPC)
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Archive for February 2013
A Tribute to Thriller Master, Steve Berry
I'm a latecomer to the work of best-seller thriller writer Steve Berry, but am now a big fan. Currently reading both THE TEMPLAR LEGACY and THE PARIS VENDETTA. Steve's writing is exhaustively researched, and his work informs as well as entertains. After a few more of his books I'm certain I'll have acquired sufficient credit for a…Read More
Launching a New Mike Pace Website!
Welcome to the first blog entry on my new site. Many thanks to Steve Bennett and his staff at AuthorBytes for their amazing work on the site. Gearing up for the April 4 launch of Dead Light. Gratified by positive early reviews and hope you will like it. Have been asked if upcoming books will…Read More


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Donald Trump and Betsy "Amway" DeVos will probably dismiss a recent New York Times article highlighting the failure of voucher programs in Indiana, Louisiana, and Ohio to improve student learning as "fake news." The problem in dismissing the Times report, at least for them, is that at least two of the studies cited in the article were backed by conservative groups generally supportive of vouchers and Trump's educational agenda.
These reports on failing voucher programs take on major importance as a Republican-controlled House of Representatives prepares to consider H.R.610, "Choices in Education Act of 2017," that would repeal the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. If passed the bill would authorize states to use federal block grants to fund education vouchers, and severely cut back on federal support for public education.
In July 2016, the Fordham Foundation published a research study on the effectiveness of the Ohio state voucher program, EdChoice, for enhancing student performance. EdChoice provides publicly funded vouchers to about eighteen thousand Ohio students from low-income urban communities that allows them to attend private schools. Demographically, these students tend to be from less "disadvantaged" families than children attending traditional public schools. However, data drawn from student test scores between 2003 and 2013 found that the voucher students who attend private schools performed worse academically than their peers who remained in public schools. Negative performance was worse in math than in English, but their performance was poorer in both subjects and persisted over time.
Since Hurricane Katrina destroyed large swathes of the city in 2005, New Orleans has been a major demonstration project for vouchers and charters. A recent study generously concluded that at best, the results are "mixed," with a "negative impact on participating students' academic achievement in the first two years of its operation, most clearly in math." Meanwhile, traditional public schools "maintained their previous level of performance or improved over time."
The Brookings Institute examined the study and concluded "In Louisiana, a public school student who was average in math (at the 50th percentile) and began attending a private school using a voucher declined to the 34th percentile after one year. If that student was in third, fourth, or fifth grade, the decline was steeper, to the 26th percentile. Reading declined, too: a student at the 50th percentile in reading declined to about the 46th percentile."
The study on student performance in the Indiana voucher plan was presented at a November 2015 conference by researchers from the University of Notre Dame. They compared test performance of 3,000 students who originally attended public schools but transferred to private schools using the vouchers with 500,000 similar students who remained in public schools. They concluded "voucher students who transfer to private schools experience significant losses in mathematics achievement, with null gains in English/language arts in comparison to their achievement gains in their previous public schools."
The best support for charter schools comes from research conducted on a program in Massachusetts. This study found that charter schools can improve student performance when they are well regulated and held to the same assessment standards as traditional public schools, in other words, when they operate counter to the Trump/DeVos plan. The Times concluded, "the less 'private' that school choice programs are, the better they seem to work."
I take a different position. Vouchers are not just ineffective, they are part of a plan to shift students and government funding to for-profit, private, and religious schools that will destroy public education in the United States. Charters can be a different story. In the 1980s and 1990s charters were proposed as a way to promote experimentation in public education as part of the small schools movement. I support experimentation, but not privatization. Why not absorb charter schools into local public school systems so any good results can help transform the culture of the entire school system and ineffective reforms that hurt student performance can be eliminated?
On March 1, Intelligence Squared will sponsor a debate on the topic "Are Charter Schools Overrated?" The anti-Charter team includes Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig, professor of educational leadership and policy studies at California State University, Sacramento and a board member at the Network for Public Education.
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Garden Guide: edible plants provide food and beauty
Learn exactly how to care for these double-duty garden staples.
In the quest for a stunning garden, people often overlook an entire category of plants: edibles. Edible plants aren't just tasty, they can be beautiful too! And vice-versa: A tremendous number of pretty plants can be perfect garden staples. So why just feast the eyes only—or feast only? Let's talk about plants that do double-duty as edibles and ornamentals!
Ground Covers
Good ground cover is essential to protect soil from erosion and to help prevent weeds. To improve the appearance of your garden, these low-growing plants can be placed around taller species or can fill in unused space. Why not pick a good-looking ground cover that tastes good, too?
One of my personal favorites is creeping thyme. Due to its spreading nature, this drought-resistant plant doubles as a lawn replacement and chokes out insidious weeds once established. It's pretty, producing a plethora of tiny flowers; and it's tasty, with leaves that are just as flavorful as other thymes.
Don't like thyme? Instead, your herbal choice may be creeping rosemary. Its attractive flowers are as tasty as its leaves, which often get added to Mediterranean dishes to bring in extra flavor. A bit woodier than thyme, it can be used as a low-growing bed cover.
If you want something that produces actual food instead of herbal flavors, consider berries. Many dwarf strawberries make extremely successful ground covers while producing sweet fruit. So, too, do lingonberries, which produce bright red berries up to twice a year. In both cases, these plants produce beautiful green leaves year-round.
For people with a lot of space to fill, the sweet potato vine could be the perfect choice. Its impressive vining foliage comes in a variety of colors. And, under the soil, the plant produces edible tubers to harvest later.
Short Plants
A variety of leafy plants and flowers fall into this category. Many are delicious to taste—and behold.
Looking for flowers? Those that are edible include lavender, a common flavoring for sweets, as well as violas and geraniums, which have edible petals that can be lovely topping salads or entrees.
Mix and match your flowers with leafy greens. Lettuce, chard and mustard greens come in an incredible array of colors and can make a beautiful display. Oxalis triangularis, the false shamrock, has uniquely flavorful leaves as well. Chives produce grassy foliage with ball-like blossoms that are beautiful and flavor-packed.
Ruffled-leaved herbs, like parsley or cilantro, work well as background plants. Combine them with something that stands tall and proud in the back of the bed, like onions or Swiss chard. My favorite chard to use is 'Bright Lights,' which has vibrant stems in red, purple, yellow and orange.
Taller Plants
Don't forget your showstoppers! Large plants provide great visual effects. Whether used as a bed's centerpiece or as larger borders, plenty of options exist.
If you love the look of palms and swordlike foliage, try a line of leeks along a path or in the back of a bed. Leeks easily reach a couple of feet in height and produce a wonderful fan of leaves.
The decorative kale plant, with its ruffled, frilly leaves in light green or deep purple or large leaves in a deeper green, adds beauty to the garden and nutrition to dining. One of the best things about kale? Once the leaves are harvested, more grow.
Perennial growers may find the lacy, fern-like foliage of asparagus more to their taste. In the spring, they can harvest the tender spears for eating. And if you're looking for large boundary plants, a row of artichokes may be a great option. These perennials produce edible chokes, but be sure to let one go to seed to experience the gigantic, ball-like flowers too.
Even standard food plants can be beautiful. The purple flowers produced by Japanese eggplant are gorgeous. And there are many ornamental peppers that double as spicy additions to your dinner plate.
Shade Trees
Of course, we can't leave out our tree options. Whether you choose a large-leaved tree, like cherry or avocado, or something smaller, like olive or pomegranate, there are plenty of possibilities for you.
A citrus tree provides pops of color during the winter and pretty flowers in the spring. Nut trees burst into bloom early in the year, act as shade during the summer and drop tasty treats in the fall. Even spices are represented by way of bay laurels, which produce delicious leaves to cook.
No matter what plants you mix and match, you'll find that edible plants create just as serene of a landscape as standard ornamentals. And, best of all, they're delicious!
Flowers to Food
Adding flowers to your food brings in color, flavor and a little whimsy. Flavors range from spicy to herbacious, floral to fragrant. Use flower petals in salads, teas, as a garnish on your spring pasta dish, or incorporated into something you're making like homemade ice cream.
To keep flowers fresh before using, place them on a moist paper towel and refrigerate in an airtight container. They can last up to 10 days when stored properly. Need to revitilize limp-looking petals? Float them in an ice-water bath.


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Ivana Taylor
Instagrammed images are interwoven throughout Gallery 33.
The interplay of pictures and words tells a story.
Many of these images inspired writing, and sometimes,
the writing begged for visual complements.
Encouraged by the Impressionists and all of Modern Art,
these images and the writing seek to...
...uncover the universal in the everyday...
...capture the eternal from the transitory...
...and discover beauty even in darkness.
MIT neuroscientists find the brain can identify images seen for as little as 13 milliseconds.
What vision does is find concepts.
That's what the brain is doing all day long.
— Mary Potter, MIT professor of brain and cognitive sciences, via MIT News Office
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Scratches are the bane of the typical Mac user's existence. While the iPod has traditionally been the focus of media attention for its tendency to scratch at the slightest provocation, Apple's other products are also significantly more vulnerable to abuse than their PC counterparts. Although the objects dishing out this damage vary between product families--you're much more likely to damage your MacBook Pro with your watch and your iPod with your keys, for instance--the end result is the same: lower resale value, and more importantly, a diminished user experience. For those MacBook and MacBook Pro users concerned by the possibility of that they may inadvertently damage the palm rests of their valuable Macs, our creative friends at Moshi have developed the PalmGuard, a solution reminiscent of the "invisible shields" popular in the iPod accessory market.
Fortunately, Moshi is a company that does very well in the art department. Its products, while simple and unassuming, tend to be efficiently designed; doing just what they were intended to do without drawing attention to themselves. When it comes to protecting a computer as stylish and minimalistic as a MacBook Pro, that's exactly what you want. Moshi's offering, the PalmGuard, is a set of three tough, adhesive strips that are intended to be applied to your MacBook or MacBook Pro's palm rest, trackpad, and trackpad button. Once applied, the PalmGuard is designed to be nearly invisible, and stick (no pun intended) with your Mac for the rest of its life. As such, we decided upon three likely criterion for reviewing the PalmGuard: ease of use, durability, and aesthetic appeal.
Despite (or perhaps, because of) my earlier training, I was taken aback by how easy the PalmGuard was to apply. Once you align a piece of the PalmGuard with the business end of the area for which it was intended, application is a smooth, easy process that requires only a few moments of concentration as you lay down the material with one hand and flatten it with the other. You can almost do it with your eyes closed. Normally, this process tends to be fairly tricky: thin adhesive strips typically like to bend and flex in every thinkable direction, and the process of hammering out air bubbles can be more frustrating than playing Whack-A-Mole with one hand tied behind your back. Thankfully, however, each piece of the PalmGuard is surprisingly thick and rigid, which not only keeps it out of the way as you apply it, it whittles away the chance of inadvertently creating air bubbles to almost nothing. That's great, because the adhesive on the PalmGuard is quite strong. As I found out later (when I went to remove the PalmGuard), you can remove and reapply the PalmGuard over and over without hurting your MacBook Pro or the adhesive, but the process of bending the PalmGuard's surface tends to leave indelible creases in it. As such, don't expect to transfer the PalmGuard from machine to machine.


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Graduate Programs of the Department of Mathematics at the University of Maryland
Our department runs two graduate programs:
and is a major participant in
We offer a M.A. in Statistics, M.S. in AMSC, and Ph.D. for all three programs with no prior requirement of a Master's. At this time, we do not offer a M.A. in Mathematics.
For those interested in Mathematics Education (at the K-12 level), please see the Center for Mathematics Education in the College of Education.
These web pages are mostly about the Mathematics Program, but also include many items common to all three of the MATH, AMSC, and STAT programs.
Follow us on Instagram! @umdmathgrad


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Tuesday, October 21, 2014
my favorite black + distressed jeans for fall
I figure, do I really need blue jeans? Probably not. Especially not if I have several distressed black pairs to take their place.
Here are some of my very favorites; I have put the pairs I actually have in bold.
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AG Jean The Absolute Skinny in Tempest
Siwy Hannah Skinny in Jet Obsidian
Frame Le Skinny De Jeanne Jeans in Rexford
rag & bone/JEAN The Skinny in Soft Rock w/ Holes
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Paige Denim Verdugo in Ramone Destructed
rag & bone/JEAN The Skinny in Coal w/ Holes
Siwy Hannah Skinny in Up All Night
Anine Bing Charcoal Cropped Jeans with Slit
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Once upon a time, the Internet at Yahong's house went kaput.
Being unprepared for such a tragedy, she nevertheless made the most of it and proceeded to use all her time to write, as all good writers do. Unencumbered by the distractions of the WWW, Yahong managed to finish draft three of her WIP, process beta feedback and complete a major series of revisions, all within two weeks.
Ha. I wish.
No Internet (and no data plan on the iPhone) means no compulsive email checking, no meandering off into the blogosphere and no siren calls of solitaire, sure. But that doesn't equal higher wordcounts, or even quality output. I've always thought that if I could just afford to take one of those writers' retreats, where I could cut myself off from the rest of civilization -- no distractions, no worries, no responsibilites -- my novel would practically write itself.
Wrong. Instead, when I'd reach a particularly gnarly part of the plot, I'd set aside my pencil and reach instead for a book, reassuring myself that I was creatively unblocking myself. Or I'd turn to more menial writing tasks, like a review or a blog post. In essence, I was perfectly capable of creating my own distractions.
What does this all mean? It means that you shouldn't wait for better circumstances to start writing. (Although I wouldn't exactly say lacking Internet was a pleasant situation...) If you want to write, you write. Maybe you'll be more productive at a writers' retreat, or maybe you won't be. But attending a retreat doesn't make you a writer -- putting words on paper does.


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New Year's Day – January 1st
January 1st, also known as New Year's Day, is the first day of the year and a time for new beginnings.
When is New Year's Day?
New Year's Day is always on January 1st. It is the day after New Year's Eve
Type of Holiday?
National holiday.
How is New Year's Day celebrated?
- New Year's Day is usually celebrated by resting after celebrating New Year's Eve.
- The day after we bring in the new year, is frequently spent on the couch recuperating from a late night spent with friends and family.
- Celebrate by having friends and family over for brunch or dinner to celebrate the new year.
- The song traditionally sung on New Year's, "Auld Lang Syne," means "times gone by".
- People eat certain foods that are considered good luck. This includes oranges, black eyed peas, ham, and cabbage. There is an old wives tale if you eat any of these foods you will be prosperous and will have good luck.
- Lobster and chicken are considered bad luck because lobsters can move backward and chickens can scratch in reverse, so it is thought these foods could bring a reversal of fortune.
- In Italy, people wear red underwear on New Year's Day to bring good luck all year long. The tradition dates back to medieval times.
- Time Square New Year's Eve Ball was first dropped in 1907 after there was a fireworks ban. The original ball weighed 700 pounds and featured 100 25-watt bulbs.
Famous Birthdays:
- J.Edgar Hoover – former head of the FBI
- J. D. Salinger – famous author
Popular Social Media Hashtags for New Year's Day:
#newyearsday #newbeginnings


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As Hannibal from the A-Team used to say, "I love it when a plan comes together!" Well thanks to the work over the past few months it's all starting to come together. First I created the installer workflows that made it easy to build out a install wizard, then I updated the combination of prepare_vra_template.ps1 scripts to support …
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vRealize Automation 7 – Event Broker subscription installation workflows
Alright I'll admit it, I'm totally a guy who got into automation because I am lazy! Ask my wife, ask my colleagues, I find the easiest way to do everything I can and if I don't see direct value then I'm probably not participating. Just ask my friends at dailyhypervisor how frustrating I can be if …
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vRealize Orchestrator gotcha when configured with the configurationadmin
vRealize Orchestrator or vRO as I'll call it through this post is clearly one of the most powerful features that are embedded into vRealize Automation and with our install wizard the ease of tying these two solutions together become even stronger. You may recall my post in the 6.x days and now all of that …
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vRealize Codestream back in vRealize Automation
vRealize Automation 7.0 was massive release for us and with the announcements coming out yesterday it grew even better with 7.0.1. If you had any experience with 6.2.* you will recall a great little solution included was vRealize Codestream. Then when you deployed vRealize Automation 7.0 you noticed it was gone. Well have no fear …
Feb 09
Due to high demand, here's the combined AAA deployment!
I think this may be the highest requested post I've had so far. After creating the Dynamic deployment of the App Authoring Agent (AAA for the rest of this post) on Linux using SSH, the demand for a windows, or more importantly combined solution was flooding my inbox.


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