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On behalf of Cobert, Haber & Haber Attorneys at Law posted in Alimony on Sunday, May 8, 2016.
If you are making the decision to divorce or your spouse has filed for divorce, you must address your changing financial circumstances. Here at Cobert Haber & Haber Attorneys at Law, we often meet with New Yorkers whose spouses make significantly more money than they do. We understand the impact that losing a source of income can have on your life, and that you may need some financial help for a while.
One of the factors that the court will look at in your divorce case is the amount of money that you and your spouse each make. For example, if you work a part-time job so that you can be home when your children are, and the job does not require any special training, then the court may decide that you need some financial assistance from your ex-spouse to help you gain more education or to give you time to find a full-time job that pays more.
Your standard of living will also play a role in whether you are ordered spousal support. You and your spouse live in a large home, you enjoy a country club membership, you drive nice cars and you wear designer clothing. That standard of living will be considered by the court and if your new financial condition will prevent you from enjoying that lifestyle while your spouse will experience no change, then the court is more apt to award you a form of support.
A health condition that prevents you from working is also a factor considered in the decision to award you spousal support. For more information, pertaining to spouses and financial support, please visit our web page.


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This is the kind of thing that I look for to see what we can do with as little as possible. Another reason this is one of my favorite blogs I follow!
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Toronto, Canada, May 4, 2012 – BacTech Environmental Corporation ("BacTech" or the "Company", CNSX: BAC, WKN: A1H4TY) announces that it has closed the second and final tranche of its convertible debenture financing originally announced on April 19th, 2012. The financing was oversubscribed, raising an additional $85,000 over its original goal of $500,000. Total gross proceeds raised in the financing was $585,000, with $160,000 of the proceeds closed in the second tranche and $425,000 of the proceeds closed in the first tranche.
The private placement consists of units priced at $10,000 per unit. Each unit consists of a $10,000 principal amount redeemable convertible debenture and 50,000 Series E common share purchase warrants. The debentures will bear interest at 12 per cent per annum payable quarterly. The debentures mature on April 25, 2014. BacTech has the option to redeem the debentures at par at any time beginning 120 days from issuance. At any time prior to maturity or redemption the debentures are convertible at the option of the holder into common shares at a conversion price of $0.20. Each Series E warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share at a price of $0.20 until April 25, 2014. The debentures and warrants and the common shares issuable upon conversion of the debentures and exercise of the warrants are subject to a 4 month hold period from the closing of the financing.
BacTech has paid finder's fees totaling $12,000 cash and 60,000 finder's warrants to arm's length parties who introduced subscribers for the units in the second tranche. Each finder's warrant is exercisable for one common share at $0.20 each until April 25, 2014.
BacTech profile
BacTech Environmental holds the perpetual, exclusive, royalty-free rights to use the patented BACOX bioleaching technology for the reclamation of tailings and mining waste materials. In November, BacTech signed a contract with the Mines Branch of the Manitoba Department of Innovation, Energy and Mines, to remediate an arsenopyrite gold stockpile situated at the Snow Lake Mine in Snow Lake, Manitoba. The Company continues to field enquiries globally with respect to additional opportunities for remediation.
For further information contact:
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December 16 2013 at 04:19pm By Reuters
London – Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers says Jordan Henderson is showing the kind of form that convinced the club to splash £16 million on the midfielder two years ago.
While stand-in captain Luis Suarez continues to dominate the headlines following his 16th and 17th Premier League goals of the season in Sunday's 5-0 rout at Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, 23-year-old Henderson keeps thriving in the heart of Liverpool's midfield.
In the absence of veteran midfielder Steven Gerrard, out with a hamstring injury until the new year, Henderson frequently disrupted the home attack and capped an impressive offensive performance with his side's second goal, as well as making a vital contribution to Suarez's opener.
Henderson initially struggled to impress following his big money move from Sunderland, and it appeared he did not figure in Rogers' plans when he replaced Kenny Dalglish as manager at the start of last season.
Despite being criticised by former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson for his running style, Henderson, capped seven times by England, has started to live up to his price tag and is the only outfield player to start all of Liverpool's 16 league games to date.
While no certainty of forcing his way into England's 23-man squad for next year's World Cup in Brazil, Rogers hailed the impact Henderson was having on the team.
"You just put it down to him," Rogers told the club's website (www.liverpoolfc.com).
"When I came into the club, I had always heard he had a brilliant attitude to learn – that's what I've found since I have come in.
"I think it was a great buy by Kenny to bring a player of that quality in. As a young player that's hungry to learn – he's 23 years of age, he's 6ft 1in and he can run all day, he's technically very strong, tactically he is understanding when to press and when to drop in."
While he lacked the flair of Suarez and young Brazilian Philippe Coutinho, Henderson was starting to stamp his authority on matches.
"His goal, technically, was a wonderful goal. He's a terrific player, he just needs confidence and constant work. He has been outstanding for me.
"I've always said that we can go into any stadium and play how we want to play, and don't feel inferior. With the level of our game, technically and tactically, we want to go into any stadium and play.
"When we have that focus and concentration, we're a very good side. Jordan is a mentally tough boy, he's so strong, and such a humble kid as well. He's only going to get better and better."
While Jon Flanagan and Raheem Sterling also hit the back of the net for the Reds, Henderson said he was delighted to score his first league goal of the season.
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"Lindy is an absolute joy to work with," says Vice President of Product Development Reed Cromwell IV. "She hand-selected each shade and even designed the palette and artwork in her girly, flirty style, which is perfect for BH Cosmetics."
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) September 06, 2016
BH Cosmetics, a beauty industry leader and creator of professional-quality makeup, is excited to announce a new palette in partnership with global beauty influencer Lindy Tsang. Best-known for her much-loved YouTube channels Bubzbeauty and Bubzvlogz, she delivers a message of self-confidence and inner beauty to millions of fans.
"I've always dreamed of launching my own eyeshadow palette—so this is seven years in the making", says Tsang. "I've always been a fan of BH Cosmetics, and I chose to partner with them because they understand the importance of creating an affordable palette without compromising quality."
For her inspiring & wearable palette, Tsang chose 12 essential eyeshadow shades. Each shade offers unique day-to-night versatility—and each corresponds to a specific chapter in her upcoming book, encouraging fans to be beautiful both inside and out.
"Lindy is an absolute joy to work with," says Vice President of Product Development Reed Cromwell IV. "She hand-selected each shade and even designed the palette and artwork in her girly, flirty style, which is perfect for BH Cosmetics."
Be… By BubzBeauty will be available in Fall 2016 and can be purchased at bhcosmetics.com.
About BH Cosmetics
BH Cosmetics creates high-quality, affordable cosmetics, makeup brushes and accessories. Known for delivering high-quality cosmetics at affordable price points, the company's product line has garnered extensive praise on YouTube and other social media networks. BH Cosmetics was previously recognized on Inc. Magazine's Inc. 500 list as one of the country's fastest-growing private companies. For more information, visit http://www.bhcosmetics.com.
About Lindy Tsang
Widely considered to be one of the most influential social media icons in the beauty industry, Lindy Tsang is less than five feet tall—but her global influence is giant. As the star of YouTube channels Bubzbeauty and Bubzvlogz, Lindy has over six million followers worldwide. Her high profile and popularity also enabled her to launch a project with Pencils of Promise to help build schools for underprivileged children across the world.


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DAKAR (Reuters) - Gambia's new president, Adama Barrow, has asked a West African military contingent, which pressured his predecessor to go into exile after he refused to accept election defeat, to remain in the country for six months, a U.N. official said on Thursday.
Yahya Jammeh, an authoritarian former coup leader who ruled for 22 years, fled to Equatorial Guinea on Saturday as a multi-national force with a mandate from the regional bloc ECOWAS stood poised to remove him.
"The president of Gambia asked for the mission to remain for six months, and it's up to ECOWAS to decide," Mohammed Ibn Chambas, the United Nations' most senior official in West Africa, told reporters in Senegal's capital, Dakar.
Barrow, who won the Dec. 1 election by a slim margin, was sworn in as president at Gambia's embassy in Dakar last week.
He has remained in Senegal as the ECOWAS force carries out a sweep of Gambia to neutralize any lingering security threats, but a senior aide said he was likely to return to Gambia on Thursday.
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Captain America #603
- Story by
- Ed Brubaker and Sean McKeever
- Art by
- Butch Guice, David Baldeón, Luke Ross, and N. Bowling
- Colors by
- Chris Sotomayor and Dean White
- Letters by
- Joe Caramagna and Joe Sabino
- Cover by
- Gerald Parel
- Publisher
- Marvel Comics
Generally speaking, I'd have called "Captain America" #603 a fairly standard comic. It's got a solid enough basis for a plot, it's drawn well, but for the most part it doesn't particularly stand out in my mind afterwards. That's actually an oddity for an issue of "Captain America" as written by Ed Brubaker, whose stories are normally a lot more attention-grabbing.
It could be that as part 2 of 4, this issue is more concerned with setting up the second half of the story, which is why as an individual unit it didn't stand out to me. Aside from the last page, there's almost nothing new we learn this issue that we didn't already know at the end of "Captain America" #602. But whatever the reason, most of the issue feels slightly flat.
There's an exception in the writing, though, and that's first two pages of the book. Focusing on the 1950s Captain America as he rides a bus from New York to Idaho, his reflection on the world today and how it doesn't match up with the world he remembers is a sad moment. Getting to see what makes him tick lets you realize that while the 1950s Captain America is crazy and going about all of his goals the wrong way, that he does genuinely care about the country and is actually trying to be the good guy. His grieving for the era he grew up in is slightly depressing; it's a place and time he can never return to, and his goal of replicating it now is something that he'll never succeed at. His methods are villainous and wrong, but in the depths of his insanity is a desperate plea to somehow get home.
Luke Ross and Butch Guice do a good job as always on the art, and I'm sorry to see Ross leaving after this story. Still, Guice becoming the regular artist on the book is a good choice, one that will keep the artistic chain moving forward. I like the look that Ross has maintained on Captain America, a realistic series of visuals on a super-hero comic. The montages he draws reminds me of scenes in old-fashioned movies, and when the 1950s Cap smiles it's absolutely chilling. Ross had big shoes to fill when Steve Epting left, but he's done a fine job of carving out his own run on the title.
On the whole, though, the book didn't quite wow me. Not even another "Nomad" back-up story by Sean McKeever and David Baldeon managed to stand out (although I don't remember Baldeon drawing characters with such large heads before); this is in many ways an absolute middle of the road book. Still, I'll take that over a bad or disappointing one any day of the week. But I do hope that next month's "Captain America" has a little more of a spark to it.


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MANAUS, Brazil (AP) — England tried to get out and about in Manaus on Friday, but the spirited reception from the locals in the Amazonian city made them cut their shopping trip short.
The team went to a mall to look around and experience a little bit of local flavour in the most exotic of the 12 World Cup host sites, where England plays Italy on Saturday in its opener.
Plenty of fans were there to greet them.
"I can't believe the friendliness of the people. I can't believe their enthusiasm," England coach Roy Hodgson said. "But unfortunately the reception was such and the mobbing was such that we had to abort the trip."
So short that no one was able to buy anything.
"There certainly wasn't any shopping getting done today," England captain Steven Gerrard said.


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A one-day conference for researchers, practitioners and policymakers in the UK
Friday June 10th, 2005, London
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The UK government's new Sustainable Development Strategy, Securing the Future, places greener innovation and local action at its foundation. Yet these two themes are considered apart: greener innovation is presumed to be an industrial concern, whilst local action is identified with the community dimension of sustainable development. In practice, the grassroots has often pioneered highly innovative approaches to sustainable development, and it continues to experiment with social and technical innovations today. Participants in this one-day conference will learn more about the innovative potential of grassroots activities.
'Grassroots innovations' involve networks of people in bottom-up initiatives that combine social innovations with greener technologies and techniques. In contrast to conventional, incremental green reforms, these initiatives seek to create new social institutions and new 'systems of provision', based upon values that are different to those of the mainstream. Examples include community renewable energy initiatives, eco-housing, local organic food schemes, and community currencies such as time-banks.
The conference will discuss the significance of these grassroots innovations and identify how they may be supported and encouraged. The conference will ask: To what extent do these initiatives exemplify sustainability? How can such innovations initiate change in the absence of top-down support? How relevant are these initiatives to mainstream sustainable development? Participation is invited from practitioners, academics and policymakers. As well as providing an opportunity to network with others interested in this field, the conference will help participants reconsider grassroots innovation as part of a bigger picture, and thereby underscore its relevance to policies for sustainable development.
The conference is a collaboration between two research projects funded by the Economic and Social Research Council and conducted by CSERGE (University of East Anglia) and SPRU (University of Sussex).
Attendance, refreshments and lunch are free to participants, but places must be reserved in advance. For further information, please visit the conference web site
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This is my favourite Christmas film - I love Raymond Brigg's illustrations and the book translates into animation so well. Everything is all sketchy and coloured by hand - you can really see the texture of the crayons and pencils. It's a simple story - all comforting and sad at once. I love the cosy, homely details like the socks hanging up to dry, the Mum in the doorway and the chest freezer in the garage. My favourite part is the bit when they're driving through the woods on a motorbike, scattering wildlife.
Keep your eye out for the new sequel which is airing on Channel 4 at 8.00pm Christmas Eve! Of the new film, Raymond Briggs has said "I'm not grumpy about it [the sequel], or the introduction of a new character. It is absolutely super, not sentimental at all. The Snowman's success is about a simple thought. We all have favourite people we become fond of and then they pass away, it touches a chord, of loss – even for young people, someone dies." - you can read more on the Guardian website here.


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Compact Models for sub-22nm MOSFETs (invited presentation)
Y.S. Chauhan, D. Lu, S. Venugopalan, T. Morshed, M.A. Karim, A. Niknejad, C. Hu
University of California Berkeley, US
Keywords: FinFET, UTBSOI, ETSOI, FDSOI, MOSFET, compact model, BSIM-CMG, BSIM-IMG
Abstract:FinFET and UTBSOI FET (or ETSOI) are the two promising multi-gate FET candidates for sub-22nm CMOS technology. BSIM multi-gate FET models (BSIM-CMG and BSIM-IMG) are the surface potential based physical compact models for FinFET and UTBSOI FET. BSIM-CMG model has been developed to model common symmetric double, triple, quadruple and surround gate MOSFET. BSIM-IMG model has been developed to model independent double gate MOSFET capturing threshold voltage variation with back gate bias. Both models have been verified by TCAD simulation/measurements and show good results for all types of real device effects like SCE, DIBL, Mobility degradation, Poly depletion, QME etc.


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From thru-hiker forums to the halls of REI, it's a well known among backpackers that beef stroganoff is one of the best tasting dehydrated "meals in a bag" on the market. It's warming, filling, and loaded with big savory, umami flavors. When we go backpacking and don't feel like cooking, nine times out of ten we'll pick up a bag of stroganoff. We've even done a few multi-day hikes where we ate stroganoff every other night. It's just that good.
But what about car campers? Eating a dehydrated meal seems a little silly in the front country, but making traditional beef stroganoff is too much of a project at a campground. What if there was a streamlined, simplified beef stroganoff that had all the flavor of fresh ingredients, but also wasn't a total hassle? Is there a way to make it into a one pot dish? We endeavored to find out.
We did a lot of research beforehand and tested different versions, both in a kitchen as well as out in the field. Our goal was to keep the flavors while removing any non-essential elements. We tried a couple different types of steaks (ribeye, flank, strip steak), tinkered with the egg noodle to water/broth ratio, and tested to find just the right amount of soy sauce and sour cream. It was one of our more extensive (and delicious) recipe development processes.
In the end, we came out with a one pot beef stroganoff that's worth every single second it takes to prepare. While it definitely takes a more time and energy to prepare than pouring hot water into a dehydrated packet, we guarantee you that the flavors you get are so so so worth it.
We made this entire meal using a 10" Lodge Cast Iron skillet and one steel enamelware plate (to rest the meat after cooking). Because after a hearty meal like this, there's no better dessert than realizing there are only a couple dishes to wash. (Actually that's a lie, we want chocolate for dessert, but we'll take minimal dishwashing whenever we can.)
One Pot Beef StroganoffPRINT RECIPE
- 1/2 pound strip steak sliced into bite sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 8 oz mushrooms quartered
- 1 small brown onion diced
- 2 cups broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon thyme
- ½ lb wide egg noodles
- ½ cup full fat sour cream
- Quarter the mushrooms and dice the onion.
- Heat the oil in a heavy bottomed 10" skillet until smoking hot. Salt the strip steak. Add the steak to the skillet and cook, until browned on both sides and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and allow it to rest while preparing the vegetables and noodles.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add the mushrooms and saute 5 minutes, stirring infrequently. Add the onions and continue to saute an additional 5 minutes.
- Add the broth, water, soy sauce, and thyme. Use a wooden spoon or a spatula to scrape up any brown bits on the bottom of the skillet. Bring the liquid to a boil over high heat. Add the noodles and cook according to package instructions (this will depend on the noodles you buy - ours took 8 minutes), stirring occasionally to ensure the noodles cook evenly.
- Once the noodles are tender, remove skillet from heat. Slice the cooked steak into bite-sized pieces, add to skillet, and then stir in the sour cream. Serve immediately.
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This blog is a place that I can share my personal journey as a chronic Migraineur, help raise awareness of Migraine, and provide a safe and open space for discussion with others that are experiencing their own battles.
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Monday, September 10, 2012
Invisible Illness, Visible Hope
Invisible Illness Week. This year's campaign is "Invisible illness? Share your visible hope." There are some great resources on the website - bloggers will be blogging and sharing images about living with invisible illness, and there will be seminars throughout the week.
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When it comes to finding spectacular fall colors, we know New England can't be beat. But believe it or not, there's plenty to see right here in the good ol' Pacific Northwest. From vibrant reds and oranges to brilliant golds and yellows, scroll down to see our favorite fall foliage spots around Seattle as well as a few day (and weekend) trip destinations worthy of oohs and ahhs.
Kubota Garden
Stroller friendly, dog-friendly and serene, Kubota Garden in south Seattle is a hidden gem within the city. Kids will love seeing the waterfall and the fish pond and you'll appreciate the stunning array of Japanese maples. The Garden is free to visitors and a detailed self-guided tour map is available online and in a metal box near the kiosk.
Good to Know: The Kubota Garden Foundation fall plant sales will take place on Sat., Sept. 9, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and feature locally sourced small conifers, shrubs, perennials and a collection of specimen Japanese maples, many of which can be found in the Kubota Garden. Experts will also be on hand to help you make your selections.
9817 55th Ave. S.
Seattle, Wa 98118
Online: kubotagarden.org
Discovery Park
Seattle's largest park takes up 534 acres on Magnolia Bluff, including colorful wooded areas, meadows, sand dunes and dramatic cliffs (in other words: plenty of photo opps with the kiddos). With 11 miles of trails, plenty of picnic tables and a beach and lighthouse, there's something here for everyone.
Good to Know: The children's play area and zip line is currently closed for renovation. The project, scheduled to be completed in the fall of 2017, will include new play equipment and elements for children of all ages and abilities.
3801 Discovery Park Blvd.
Seattle, Wa 98199
Online: seattle.gov/parks/find/parks/discovery-park
Bellevue Botanical Garden
This wonderful gem, located right in downtown Bellevue, offers visitors 53 acres of cultivated display gardens, meadows, wetlands and woodlands to explore. The 1/3-mile Lost Meadow loop trail offers picturesque fall color; be sure to also stroll through the Dahlia Garden as flowers should be in full bloom through mid-November (or the first frost). The Botanical Gardens are free and open from dawn to dusk every day.
12001 Main St.
Bellevue, Wa 98005
Online: bellevuebotanical.org
Woodland Park
Yes, of course the zoo is here, but did you also know that Woodland Park continues on the east side of Aurora down to the south end of Green Lake? The best fall color can be found near the many picnic areas and the large, wooded dog off-leash area.
1000 N. 50th St.
Seattle, Wa 98103
Online: seattle.gov/parks/find/parks/woodland-park
Lincoln Park
With 4.6 miles of walking paths and a mile of seawalled rocky beaches, you'll find plenty of trees blazing with orange, red and yellow leaves along the paths and mixed in with the kelp on the beach. Bring the jogging stroller so you can take the trails through the grassy forests and meadows, along the bluffs and down to the beach. With five picnic shelters, two playgrounds (including the newly remodeled one by the wading pool), a fun zip line and acres of play fields, this West Seattle gem is a popular spot for families and a great place to spend an autumn day.
8011 Fauntleroy Way S.W.
Seattle, Wa 98136
Online: seattle.gov/parks/park_detail.asp?ID=460
Union Bay Natural Area
With 74 acres and four miles of shoreline along Lake Washington, the Union Bay Natural Area is a public wildlife area just a stone's throw away from the shopping mecca of University Village. Gorgeous grasslands and wetlands combined with the backdrops of Husky Stadium, Lake Washington and Mount Rainier add to the diverse fall scenery. A popular bird watching destination, bring the binoculars and either a heavy duty jogging stroller or a backpack for the wee ones, as the gravel trails tend to get muddy during the fall season.
Good to Know: Plenty of parking is available at the adjacent Center for Urban Horticulture.
3501 N.E. 41st St.
Seattle, Wa 98105
Online: depts.washington.edu/uwbg/research/ubna.shtml
Washington Park Arboretum
First stop: The Graham Visitors Center (where you can treat the kids to Family
Adventure Packs ($7 for two hours). The backpacks, which are supplied with field guides, scavenger hunts, magnifying lenses and activity ideas for children in grades K–6 have enough supplies for a group of up to five people. Got a bigger group? Rent the Explorer Pack designed for up to 15 people ($20 for a two-hour rental). Stroll through Azalea Way (.75 miles) past the Woodland Garden, Japanese Maples and Asiatic Maples and end up at the Seattle Japanese Garden at the south end (which has an entrance fee of $4 to $6; ages 5 & under are Free).
2300 Arboretum Dr. E.
Seattle, Wa 98112
Online: depts.washington.edu/uwbg/gardens/wpa.shtml
Mount Rainier
If it's been awhile since your last trip to Mount Rainier, fall is a stunning time to go. Crowds and bugs aren't as plentiful and the landscape never disappoints. A number of suggested day trip itineraries for families are available online, or you can check out park service recommended hikes.
Good to Know: The Rainier Festival in Ashford normally takes place in Sept. Check the website for the 2017 dates.
Online: visitrainier.com
With Leavenworth Oktoberfest on the horizon (Sept. 29-30, Oct. 6-7 and Oct. 13-14, 2017), this may be a great excuse for a weekend trip. The scenic drive alone via Highway #2 or Highway #97 will be loaded with vibrant fall colors. Book at night or two at Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort and take the kids on a horse-drawn carriage through town, tour the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery or visit the local fruit stands, farmers market or farm parks.
Mount Baker Scenic Byway
Beginning just west of Bellingham and winding up to the breathtaking Artist Point, the Mount Baker Scenic Byway is the only road to Mount Baker, a destination in and of itself, offering adventure for the kids along the way. Psst... make sure you've got plenty of room on your camera's memory card.
Where is your favorite place to take in Seattle's vibrant fall colors? Tell us in the comments below!
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It was perhaps the most poignant of all after the recent outcome of the Hillsborough inquests, and the Run For The 96 5K event was superbly supported to commemorate the victims of the disaster.
The 2016 5K race was officially launched at Stanley Park with the help of former LFC player Alan Kennedy, the "Voice of Anfield" George Sephton, ex-Emmerdale actor Kurtis Stacey, and representatives from the Liverpool FC Foundation and Everton in the Community.
And hundreds turned up for the 5k run, held in memory of the 96 Liverpool FC fans who lost their lives.
It starts and ends in the heart of Stanley Park, taking runners on a scenic route around the park, passing both Anfield and Goodison Park on their way.
Hillsborough Family Support Group chairman Margaret Aspinall was there, along with former LFC manager Rafa Benitez, to cheer on the runners and say thank you for their efforts.
Here is our selection of favourite pictures which capture the magic, the love and the support for the event...
No amount of energy was too much for the people who took part in the 5k fun run, where stars and members of the Hillsborough families were in support for the second-running of the event in Stanley Park.
Everton's Fan of The Year Speedo Mick joined the hundreds of people who pulled on their running shoes for Run For The 96.
The sea of faces lined up with the new Anfield stand in the background, shows just how special and important this run now is.
The runners who came in the top three: Marines veteran and amputee athlete Andy Grant came third,Rich Rainford came second and Louis Groman was first.
This runner took along his own support in the form of a giant 'knitted character', aka Harry Hill's cuddly friend.
Martin Gautrey (above left) and Marc Verite (right) from Southport were all smiles at the Run For The 96.
Rafa Benitez greeted Margaret Aspinall, chairman of the Hillsborough Family Support Group at the run with the new Anfield main stand behind.
Smiling as they sprinted around Stanley Park. Hundreds of runners were delighted to take part.
How lovely to see the smile of Margaret Aspiinall as she proudly looks at all those who took part to commemorate those who lost their lives at Hillsborough.
It wasn't just two legged runners who took part in Run For The 96, this man's four-legged friend ran too.
So proud to be a part of it - young and old were full of smiles as they ran to remember.
Even new manager Jurgen Klopp was one - no two - of the runners in Sunday's race. How did he do that?


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The manufacture and design of coils for mattresses are a depended-on market. Advancements in the method we understand rest as well as exactly what promotes it suggests that mattress designers as well as suppliers regularly change the building of their sprung mattresses; to the degree that there is presently a series of sprung mattresses to pick from.
Launch coil mattress building.
Some open coils – normally with 5-6 rotates in each coil – are connected with each various other throughout their dimension as well as size. The "shoe lace" consists of a screw cable, called a helical cable. When all the coils are positioned with each various other, you have the structure of an open coil mattress. These mattresses can utilize a series of endurance's of the coil making the mattress far more beneficial in some locations compared to others – or to prevent rolling right into the facility of the bed. This type of sprung mattress is still entirely established as well as provided, and also it is a very practical alternative to the far more current pocket coil mattresses offered.
Pocket coil mattress building.
Pocket sprung mattresses are coming to be considerably favoured. Their advancement requires primarily 2 times as a number of coils as the open coil mattress. When all the pockets work together, you have a smooth, motivating mattress system. That each coil might continue its method where they might adapt to the weight and also rest setting of each person of the mattress, as well as will certainly afterwards really feel much better when the bed is vacant. The much more pocket spring's in a mattress, the handier it is, which is why a few of these mattresses turn up so costly. Remember, nevertheless, that the work that participates in establishing a high-count pocket spring mattress is specified.
There are specialist automobile suppliers that can provide you with an impressive alternative of antique beds. As soon as you've selected which bed is the very best one for you, it's time to think about mattresses and also bases:
Classic bed bases.
Usually, the price you see on the antique bed of your wishes merely consists of the head and also the framework and also footboards. You will certainly have similarly to designate a bed base and also a mattress. The bed base is rather basic. The bed service provider will certainly have the capability to fit a slatted wood base or a strong base. Rather, you might need to get a personalized bed base, having all the benefits of modern-day base growth, such as strong, preferred building or a sprung side format, as well as allows a contemporary mattress to constantly hop on leading and also provide you with all the assistance you need. You should talk with your antique bed service provider worrying this. Have a look at black friday online deals to find additional mattress information.
Classic bed mattresses.
You need to get a brand-new mattress constantly for your bed, no matter just how old the bed structure is. Utilized mattresses are unclean and also will certainly not provide you the assistance you need, so you need to concentrate on the variety of brand-new mattresses easily supplied and also get one that both fits your bed as well as products you the most effective degrees of assistance and also benefit.


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When you locate the need for purchasing a brand-new mattress, maybe an uphill struggle to get a bed that is superb for you. The alternatives that are provided to you lots of and the selections are limitless. Making it harder, if you strike review your bed with your buddy or with any kind of type of individual of your family members, it end up being a lot far more difficult to choose an ideal cushion from thebest-mattress. The alternative that you make have to appropriate to you and the certain talking about the bed.
You should certainly consider a variety of components like the dimension of the cushion, the convenience that the cushion might offer, the supplier, and also last however not the least, the cost of the cushion. These are an exceptionally vital sign to think of when you intend to obtain mattress for your residence.
The dimension is a vital component. Relying on your elevation and your buddy's elevation, the cushion needs to suffice to guarantee both of you fit on the mattress. When you recognize the ideal dimension, convenience is your complying with leading problem. There many type of cushions comfortably supplied available and not all they synchronize when it winds up fitting. A cushion has to be some relax that your are really comfy with.
The dimension and advantage of the mattress all depend on after the supplier of the cushion. Numerous organisation makes cushions. Not everybody can give you with the very same degree of excellent quality and advantage. Relying upon the supplier, the expenditure will certainly likewise vary.
Various organisation creates various brand name and every brand name has various prices. Before you prepare to purchase a mattress, it is essential that you think about all the above as it will certainly impact the top-notch of the cushion and result your rest.
When you are clear on the truths and also numbers, it is time to discover ideal opportunities to get the best mattress for your house. Getting a mattress might be performed in 2 methods. One is by actually going from shop to go shopping and look at the all the alternatives provided to you. This is an old paved the way of purchasing factors. It is old made; it has its advantages. You might sense of the item and understand precisely the means your cushion will actually feel and also look.
One more method of purchasing a cushion is by surfing the internet. This is the modern-day means of acquiring factors. Today, you have an alternative of getting factors from anywhere. You have sites that have all the items and also general information worrying the items. You might tailor your check out these web sites. You might select from a series of alternatives and also select the appropriate trelax for you.
These on the internet shops supply the items to your front door and also they likewise have alternative alternatives for the important things. You can presently log right into the internet, acquire the mattress for your house, and also in addition appreciate included advantages that the on-line shops need to offer.


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Natural remedies are safe to be used and are also effective against this medical condition, which is why many are opting for alternative treatment.
It has many health benefits and has been used as treatment in a number of illnesses including UTI. Parsley acts as a diuretic, so it will flush out the bacteria to relieve discomfort. It works by inhibiting the sodium and potassium pump, so sodium levels will rise. This will result in an overall increase in urine output to remove bacteria.
Parsley tea is a powerful antibiotic and anti-viral remedy against the annoying bacteria.
You will need:
– four cups water
– four tsp minced parsley(fresh)
– Chop finely the parsley(including stems and roots if available)
– Boil at least four cups of filtered water
– Remove water from the heat
– Soak minced parsley for 20 minutes then strain.
You should drink 4 cups of this tea for at least 7 days (it can be taken hot or cold) to cure urinary tract infection. The UTI symptoms will significantly decrease in just 3 days, but one must continue drinking to complete the 7 days.
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Harnessing the Power of Trusts to Help Your Clients and Grow Your Practice
The Firm focuses on Simple & Complex Estate Planning, Special Needs Planning, Elder & Medicaid Law, Probate Law, Guardianships, Conservatorships, LLCs, S-Corps., FLPs, 501(c)(3) Corps., Mergers & Acquisitions, Trademarks, and Tax & Litigation matters regarding the same.
Trust planning is an area where the work of attorneys and financial advisors interfaces. It can be a powerful and effective tool in helping both disciplines to grow their practices.
In this issue of The Wealth Counselor, we will look at how estate planning is changing after TRUIRJCA 2010, what clients want in estate planning, and how incorporating trust planning will benefit clients, their families and the professional advisors who serve them.
Is There a Crisis in Estate Planning?
The Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 (TRUIRJCA 2010), which the President signed on December 17, 2010, has had a major impact on estate planning.
TRUIRJCA 2010 increased the applicable exclusion amount to $5 million, made it portable for the first time, adjusts it for inflation starting after 2011, set the maximum estate tax rate at 35%, and restored the gift tax exemption at $5 million – but all only through 2012.
The result is that most families don't have an estate tax problem, at least not for now. Few families have net estates of more than $5 million; even fewer married couples have combined net estates of more than $10 million. This is causing a crisis for professionals who have promoted estate tax avoidance as the primary reason to do estate planning. Insurance advisors who for years have sold policies to fund estate tax liabilities are now finding fewer buyers for their products. Lawyers who have always sold planning as a way to pass wealth on instead of paying it to Uncle Sam are floundering.
The Danger and Opportunity Before Us
The danger is real. Prospective clients may think there is no need for them to plan because they are exempt from the estate tax, at least for now. They may be lulled into a false confidence that the estate tax does not affect them, when in reality it may in the near future. They may be forgetting that the current tax law is only a two-year deal that Congress made, and the law will change in 2013, or possibly sooner. Or they may be foolishly using "waiting to see what the Congress will do" as an excuse to postpone their planning.
The opportunity is real, too. As estate planners, we need to give up the "addiction" of relying on the estate tax as a primary business driver. We need to re-think our approach and remember why we became estate planners in the first place.
While some may view the new tax law as an end to estate planning as we know it, we can also see it as an opportunity to finally focus on what our clients really want.
What Clients Really Want
Essentially, clients want the same things we all want:
For Themselves — Protection and Control. They want control over their assets and health care decisions. They want financial security. They want to be protected from the risks of life, which include lawsuits, disability and the cost of long-term care. Most have some philanthropic goals.
For Their Surviving Spouse — Financial Security. They want to know that their hard-earned assets will not pass to a new spouse. And they want the surviving spouse protected from taxes, primarily from income tax.
For Their Children and Grandchildren — An Education and Financial Security, including Asset Protection from Immaturity, Divorce and Lawsuits. A big motivator for planning can be protecting assets from gift, estate and income taxes for as long as possible, even for several generations. They want their family members to live successful lives that include a work ethic, integrity, faith, and appreciation and respect for family members. Above all, they want their family members to love each other, spend time together and avoid conflict. They do not want them to be harmed by the wealth that is left to them. This is often far more important than tax planning.
For Their Business or Farm — Attract and keep quality talent and have protection from frivolous lawsuits. They want their business or farm to pass to family members who desire to own and operate it, while treating non-participating family members fairly, or they want to sell it to employees or outsiders.
What We Can Provide
These client needs are timeless. No Congress can ever legislate these needs away. Our solutions are also timeless. We need to build our practices around these needs and solutions, instead of having estate tax avoidance be the main need and motivator.
Planning Tip: Think about why you do what you do. People don't buy what you sell; they buy why you sell it. If you sell a product, they can always find someone who will sell it for less. If your "why" is protecting your clients, their families, their farm or business, etc., they will see that you are putting these needs first.
Five Ideas that Will Get Results…for You and Your Client
The following planning suggestions will work now for most of your clients, and can help you get on the right track in your practice.
Idea #1: Teamwork Produces Better Work
Use a two- to four-meeting process involving other professionals. This will allow you to provide more thoughtful solutions to your client's needs. It will also allow time for the team of advisors to meet without the client, discuss the situation and possible solutions, and make sure all advisors are on board so that the client hears a consistent message from each advisor. Also, having a team approach over time allows the client to see that recommended financial products (life insurance, annuities, trusts, long-term care insurance, etc.) are part of the total planning solution and not a sales pitch.
Planning Tip: Ask for the name of any other persons the client will consult (friend, CPA, etc.) in making a decision, and get permission to talk with them before making recommendations to the client. Then have those talks and assure all will endorse the plan ahead of time. It will take more time on the front end, but will keep things from being sabotaged by someone you were not even aware of.
Idea #2: Use the $5 Million Gift Tax Exemption Now
We may only have this for a couple of years, but it could disappear even sooner than 2013 as Congress begins to focus on how to raise revenue and cut spending. Discounts may also go away. You can legitimately create a sense of urgency to use this exemption to start moving appreciation out of a potentially taxable estate.
Use the $5 million gift tax exemption to fund a large life insurance policy in an irrevocable life insurance trust (ILIT) that can build up cash value for a supplemental retirement fund or provide an alternative financial investment. A second-to-die policy to pre-fund estate taxes could also be purchased. The $5 million exemption can also be used to fund a GRAT or seed an IDGT sale using LP, LLC or C- or S-corp stock.
Planning Tip: There are two relatively easy ways to give clients access to insurance owned by an ILIT. First, set up the ILIT so that the trustee can make withdrawals or loans from the cash value of the policy and lend the proceeds to the grantor/insured. It can be an interest-only loan during the grantor's lifetime, with no additional income tax due; at the grantor's death, the loan can become a debt of the estate. (It must be a credible loan, fully documented, and the grantor must have the means to make the interest payments.) Alternatively, the distributions can be made to the insured's spouse, on the assumption that they will stay married and the spouse will "share" the proceeds with the insured.
Planning Tip: Remember that both GRATs and IDGT sales need insurance protection, and insurance is easier to fund with a $5 million gift exemption ($10 million if married). You may even be able to avoid Crummey gifts altogether.
Idea #3: Encourage Clients to Leave Assets in Trust
This is good for your clients, and for your clients' children and grandchildren. Assets kept in a trust are protected from predators (including the surviving spouse's next spouse), irresponsible spending, creditors, divorce, etc. Ask your client: "If you could protect the assets, why would you not?"
This is also good for you and for your team of advisors, as it keeps the assets under professional management and establishes a relationship with the next generation. This is an excellent way to protect the financial advisors' book of business against a very real threat.
Idea #4: Think Differently about Your Client's IRA and Other Tax Qualified Plans
Most clients want to maximize the stretch out on an IRA, but don't know how to do it. There's a way to maximize stretch out, provide long-term divorce and lawsuit protection, and create a large life insurance sale. And it will apply to many families with "average" sized estates and IRAs.
Step 1: Leave the IRA to a stand-alone IRA trust for younger generation family members (children or grandchildren). This will provide the maximum stretch out and protection from divorce and/or creditors. An outside trustee can prevent an early cash out and protect the intended stretch out.
Step 2: Use the required minimum distributions to purchase life insurance on the IRA account holder in an ILIT for the benefit of the surviving spouse. When the account holder dies, the surviving spouse will have lifetime access to the proceeds in the ILIT, tax-free. This can be a much better deal for the surviving spouse than becoming the successor to the IRA. The ILIT design provides for successor beneficiaries if the spouse dies first.
Planning Tip: To make the benefits clear for your client, run projections with the spouse as beneficiary of the IRA and a child/grandchild as the beneficiary. Remind your client that distributions from the IRA will be taxable, while the proceeds from the life insurance in the ILIT will be tax-free.
Planning Tip: For those who are charitably inclined, make a charity or church the beneficiary of the IRA; it will receive the proceeds tax-free. Again, use the required minimum distributions to purchase life insurance on the IRA account holder in an ILIT for the benefit of the surviving spouse.
Idea #5: Use Trusts to Help Clients Create a Non-Financial Legacy
Creating a non-financial legacy helps your clients become more connected to the estate planning process and empowers them. Have them write their motivations for the planning and explain discretionary guidelines. If there is heirloom property that is sentimental or historical, they can provide a handwritten note with a story or significance of the item(s).
Planning Tip: Arrange for family meetings after the trust has been signed. You can have them in person for those who live in the area and/or via Skype for out-of-towners. Talk about the planning that has been done and why. This is good for the beneficiaries, as it brings them into the process and helps them understand the motivations, the planning, and the intended results. It also gives the advisors opportunities to meet and become familiar with the next generation.
While TRUIRJCA 2010 has provided us with challenges and has forced us to re-think our approach to estate planning, it has also freed us to be able to do the estate planning that our clients really want without regard to the need for estate tax avoidance. Trust planning remains an integral and valuable part of estate planning, and is beneficial for the client and the professional team of advisors.
Working with Charities for Fun and Profit
|Developing alliances between non-charitable advisors (attorneys, CPAs and financial advisors) and advisors to charities (e.g., development officers for non-profit organizations) can provide better service to the team's clients, make fundraising more effective for the charitable advisors, and thus be beneficial for all concerned.In this issue of The Wealth Counselor, instead of focusing on the technical side of charitable planning (tax and estate planning), we will take a look at the marketing side. We will explore the various forms of fundraising, what fundraisers do for charities, how they are compensated, how they can become part of the estate planning team, and how working together will benefit all involved, professionals and clients alike.
Fundraising Overview
Annual Giving
Capital Campaigns
Major Gifts
Deferred ("Planned Giving") Gifts
What Charities Do with the Money They Raise
How Charities Organize Their Fundraising Efforts
How Development Officers Are Compensated
How You Can Work Together
What the Development Officer Can Bring to the Team
Generally speaking, other advisors should not feel threatened by bringing a development officer onboard, as they won't go against investment advice, provide tax advice, or draft the needed documents. A development officer, however, will be a dedicated member of the team and can be valuable in helping to define the donor's desires and goals and align them with the charity's needs and goals. For example, a donor may be thinking he wants his gift to be used for scholarships, but the development officer, who knows that the scholarship fund has plenty of money, may be able to direct the gift toward a building that needs immediate repairs.
A Source of New Business for You
Occasionally a development officer will need to refer donors to attorneys, CPAs and financial advisors in order to complete gifts, and will generally give the donor two to three names from which to choose. A development officer will want to refer his or her donor to professionals who are reliable, have experience in planned giving, will be responsive and are in relatively close proximity to the client. It helps if the professional also personally has charitable intent, which gives him or her valuable insight into what a client/donor wants to accomplish.
A Source of New Business for the Charity
Cultivating Development Officers as Referral Sources
Networking Tip #1: Get to know the nonprofits in your area and learn about the resources and services they offer to the community. If your client has charitable desires, it would be very helpful if you already know which organizations would fit well with your client's intentions and would benefit from your client's gift.
Networking Tip #2: Local and regional planned giving councils have regular meetings with guest speakers. You can join, attend, and even offer to speak at these. Regular attendance will yield the best results.
Networking Tip #3: Some national organizations (including The Advisors Forum and WealthCounsel) provide monthly webinars. You could host them at your office and invite local development officers, as well as other professionals with whom you would like to work.
Networking Tip #4: Ask other professionals with whom you already work if they know any development officers in your area. Ask for an introduction and/or a lunch meeting.
Networking Tip #5: Cold calling. Look up nonprofits in your area, then call the planned giving or fundraising office and explain that you would like to meet the development officer. It's not as good as a personal introduction, but it will get you noticed.
Networking Tip #6: Some nonprofits host their own "Get to Know Us" educational seminars as a way to attract potential volunteers and donors. Attending one is a great way to show your interest, learn about the nonprofit first-hand and meet the development officers.
Networking Tip #7: Offer to provide free seminars for the nonprofit's donors (and potential donors) on estate planning, planned giving or other current financial planning topic. It's a great way to find new leads for the nonprofit and for you. Repeating seminars at the same time and location will make it easy for attendees to bring or refer others.
Income Tax Planning Concepts in Estate Planning
|Estate planning sometimes has income tax effects. All advisors, therefore, should be at least aware of some basics of income tax planning to best serve their clients.
In this issue of The Wealth Counselor, we will examine some of the basics of income tax planning and some of the techniques used in estate tax planning that have income tax impacts.
The Goals of Income Tax Planning
Typically, the amount of tax due is reduced by having the income be in a class that has favorable treatment. Favorable rate treatment is granted to long-term capital gains and qualified corporate dividends. Some income is excluded from taxation altogether, such as interest paid by state and local governments, certain gain realized on the sale of the taxpayer's residence, and certain income earned while not living in the United States. The last two are subject to limiting rules and so not always available.
Income tax liability usually arises when an asset changes hands other than by gift or inheritance. However, the tax liability can sometimes be postponed. Examples are certain like-kind exchange transactions and certain installment sales. Sometimes, the fact of an asset changing hands is ignored for income tax purposes because the tax laws treat the transferring party and the transferee as the same taxpayer.
Basic Estate Planning Has No Income Tax Impact
Advanced Estate Planning Can and Often Does Have Income Tax Implications
Sometimes, advanced estate planning is used to reduce income taxes by shifting income from a taxpayer in a high bracket to a taxpayer in a lower bracket. Irrevocable trusts are often used for this purpose when the "kiddie tax" does not apply. The "kiddie tax," when applicable, imposes the parent's tax rate to the income of the taxpayer's child who is under age 24.
For this donor to donee income tax liability shift to occur, the trust cannot be a grantor trust with respect to the donor. On the other hand, if the trust is a grantor trust, the donor's paying the income tax on the trust's income is not an additional gift. Thus not shifting the tax responsibility can be used to transfer additional wealth to children and grandchildren without using the donor's gift tax exemption.
When an asset is sold, the tax is determined by the amount of gain realized. Gain is generally the difference between the net proceeds of the sale and the taxpayer's basis in the asset. If the taxpayer receives the asset as a gift, the taxpayer's basis is the previous owner's basis plus any subsequent investment by the taxpayer. If the taxpayer received the gift as an inheritance, the basis is the asset's value at the death of the prior owner plus any subsequent investment by the taxpayer. Advanced estate planning, therefore, weighs the estate and gift tax avoided against the increased capital gain that would be due on the recipient's sale of a gifted asset as opposed to an inherited asset.
Some advanced estate planning involves charities. Trusts with charity and non-charity beneficiaries all have income tax effects. Such trusts are characterized as charitable lead trusts (CLTs) if the charity beneficiaries take before the non-charity beneficiaries and charitable remainder trusts (CRTs) if the charity beneficiaries get what is left over after payment to the non-charity beneficiaries. Both CLTs and CRTs can be grantor trusts or non-grantor trusts, depending on what the client is trying to achieve.
Advanced planning with income tax aspects also includes:
Deciding which of these techniques should be used in a particular case requires advanced estate planning experience and probably accounting analysis. It is, however, important for every advisor to be at least aware that they exist so that the appropriate team member can be called on when needed.
Planning Tip: Remember, there is nothing illegal or improper about rearranging our clients' business affairs to take maximum advantage of all lawful strategies to reduce taxes.
Taxation of Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Non-Grantor Trusts
Partnerships, for example, are not taxed at all. They report income and deductions, but the taxes are paid by the partners individually.
Some corporations and LLCs are eligible to elect to be taxed under Subchapter S of the Internal Revenue Code's Chapter 1. They are called S-corporations, and they are treated for income tax purposes very much like partnerships – as pass-through entities. Corporations that do not elect or are not eligible for Subchapter S treatment are taxed as separate taxpayers under Subchapter C. They are called C-corporations.
LLCs can elect to be taxed as corporations, otherwise they are taxed as partnerships or are disregarded. Some are eligible to be taxed as Subchapter S corporations.
Partnerships and LLCs that are taxed as partnerships, have special allocation rules. S-corporation taxation is available only if a number of qualification conditions are met. Some trusts, for example, are not qualified to be Subchapter S owners. Entities in which they own interests, therefore, are ineligible for Subchapter S tax treatment. And with corporations that are not Subchapter S corporations, there are adverse taxation, liquidation and distribution of property issues.
Some Specific Income Tax Planning Techniques
Planning Tip: Many clients have more than one residence. With planning and a responsive market, a client can use this exclusion every two years to sell multiple properties. For example, sell the principal residence first. Then move into the vacation home, make it the principal residence for two years, then sell it.
Converting Income Taxable Assets into Non-Taxable Assets
Solution #1: Stretch out the inherited IRA as long as possible to offset the double tax. The longer tax-deferred growth will allow it to earn back some of the amount paid in estate taxes. Naming a young beneficiary will provide the maximum stretch out, allowing for more growth over a longer period of time. To make sure this happens, consider a special-purpose trust designed to receive and stretch inherited retirement plan benefits.
Solution #2: Convert the IRA to a Roth IRA. It may make sense to convert and pay the tax now if the IRA assets are expected to increase substantially over the next few years. As with a regular IRA, naming a young beneficiary will provide the maximum stretch out, allowing for more tax-free growth over a longer period of time.
Solution #3: Liquidate the IRA now and pay income tax at the current rates. Then gift the net proceeds to an irrevocable life insurance trust (ILIT) where the trustee can use the money to purchase life insurance. This will work well in 2011 and 2012 when the gift tax exemption is $5 million. Using this approach, a $1 million taxable IRA could be converted to over $1 million in tax-free assets for multiple generations.
Getting Out of the C-Corporation Trap
A better solution is to liquidate the C-corporation, re-form as an LLC, and make the election to be taxed as an S-corporation. This will eventually eliminate the double taxation. However, a 10-year rule applies, so it is best to get the process started as soon as the problem is detected because any disposition of corporate assets within this 10-year period will result in some double taxation.
Deferring Income Recognition
Exchange of Insurance Policies (Code Section 1035)
Like-Kind Exchange of Tangible Property (Code Section 1031)
Certain Corporate Reorganizations (Code Section 368)
Installment Sale (Code Section 453)
Charitable Trusts
Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT)
Tax Deferral with a CRT
Charitable Lead Trust (CLT)
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One of the American entertainments legends Betty White being a public discussion recently. As everybody knows, she has been known by many people for her long career in entertainment industry in America. She is 93 years old now, no wonder many people claimed her as one of the legends in entertainment worlds. As she is no young anymore, she must maintain her appearance well, it is a must for a public figure to maintain her appearance. And it seems that Betty White did it, she maintain her appearance well. But, it seems that it is not natural maintenance. She did plastic surgery procedure to enhance or to maintain her appearance.
So, what kinds of plastic surgery that she had?
Recently, Betty White released her new book entitled If You Ask Me (And of Course You Won't), on that book, she confessed that she had plastic surgery especially for eyelid surgery. The eyelid surgery can be seen from her before and after picture, and it runs well on her face. She looks younger and fresher than she used to. She also told that she happy that she did eyelid procedure in the past. No wonder, in her 93 years old, her appearance still looks fresh. Many people also praised her appearance, they said that she did a good plastic surgery procedure, and it is not going to wrong now. It makes her appearance looks better. How do you think guys?
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TAVARES — The Lake County School Board will meet this morning for the second of its workshops on the 1985-86 budget.
This session, unlike the first one on June 6, will give school board members a more complete picture of the district's finances.
TAVARES — The Lake County School Board will meet this morning for the second of its workshops on the 1985-86 budget.
This session, unlike the first one on June 6, will give school board members a more complete picture of the district's finances.
For one thing, Lake County Property Appraiser Ed Havill certified a $2.2 billion 1985 tax roll on Monday, which is 7 percent greater than last year's roll. The certified roll, which includes $115 million in new construction, will enable the board to determine how much money the tentative tax rate it sets July 11 will raise.
About 20 percent of the school district's budget comes from local taxes; the other 80 percent comes from state funding sources.
The school district also has received updated information from the state department of education on how the appropriations approved by the 1985 Legislature will affect Lake County school finances.
Lake County will receive a 13.4 percent increase, or $5.6 million, in state funds for the new fiscal year, which began Monday. That compares to an increase of about $5 million the district received for 1984-85, said Leon Hamilton, interim finance director.
Although the increase is not significantly more than last year's, board members had worried aloud that Lake County would lose on the 1985-86 appropriation.
Those fears partially stemmed from anticipations that the tax roll would be smaller than last year's because of the devaluation of freeze-damaged citrus groves. That did not happen because most of that devaluation was reflected in the 1984 tax roll, and growth in the property tax base will more than offset the devaluation done this year, Hamilton said.
Another concern was falling enrollments. Lake County historically experiences an increase in enrollment, upon which many state funding formulas are based, during the winter months with the arrival of migrant citrus workers and their families. This year there was little citrus to pick, so the migrant enrollment was smaller.
Although finance officers and the board had prepared for that shortage in the 1984-85 budget, the declining student count could have affected revenues for next year if the Legislature had not moved to shore up financing for school districts with such problems.
Although the board will be working with more complete financial information during today's workshop, which is set to begin around 10 a.m. after the board inspects the new media center at Eustis Heights Elementary School, there still are variables on actual funding.
The financial information provided to school districts by the state is based on enrollment and tax roll projections. It also assumes that school boards will levy the maximum millage allowed by state law. The state sets a minimum millage level and allows school districts the option of levying more. If the school board elects not to levy the extra millage, called discretionary millage, it will receive less state funding. A mill is $1 in taxes for every $1,000 in assessed taxable property value. This year's minimum millage is 4.477 mills. The board may levy an additional 1.319 mills.
Much of the workshop today will center on funding requests by the school district's various departments. The supervisors of those departments have submitted justifications for the funding requests and they will be available for questions by board members.
After reviewing those requests, the board then will direct Superintendent Freddie Garner to make revisions if necessary and present a proposed budget for tentative adoption July 11.


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National Trust honors those who persevered to preserve – 24th Dec 2012
The National Trust of Guyana has honoured those who served to raise awareness of the national heritage and to maintain the country's architectural heritage. The Awards Ceremony was held on Thursday at the National Trust of Guyana's 40th Anniversary Dinner and Awards Ceremony at the Cara Lodge Hotel, Quamina Street, Georgetown. The Trust hosted this initiative for the first time in acknowledgement of those persons or groups that have given their time and resources, contributing to its 40 years of success, and as well to the restoration and preservation of heritage in Guyana.
President Donald Ramotar speaking at the Awards Ceremony and Dinner said that the quality of Guyanese life should not only be counted by the country's per-capita income, but by the country's appreciation and preservation of its history. President Ramotar said that this preservation is crucial to fostering a common consciousness and identity.
Those honoured for their sterling contribution to the heritage sector, and for performing as Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the National Trust at some point were the late Dr. Dennis Williams (Posthumously,) Current National Trust Chair, Lennox J. Hernandez, and former Chairpersons Mrs. Christobel Hughes and Dr. James Rose.
Former Director General of the Guyana Commission for UNESCO, Mrs. Carmen Jarvis was recognized for her work in the sector particularly for engaging UNESCO to have Guyana designated as part of the World Heritage Programme.
Awarded for the preservation of Guyana's wooden building was the Embassy of the Federative Republic of Brazil, for its restoration of the historic Ambassador's residence, the Anglican Diocese for its restoration of the Austin House and the residence of the Bishop, the Providence Mandir Committee for its maintenance of the Mandir on the East Bank of Demerara. The Cara Hotels and the Roraima Group of Companies were given awards for their restoration of their Hotel Buildings. The New Building Society for its rehabilitation of the Non Aligned Monument and architect Albert Rodriques and the Rodrigues Firm of Architects for their work in the restoration and preservation of Guyana architectural heritage.


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Philip Kimmel of York County,
Family of Johann Philip Kimmel in Reading Township near Bermudian
Members of this family appear in the Summary of Lineages web page with the prefix "AC-."
General History
Johan Philip Kimmel -- "Philip" -- was born in Gimbsheim in the Palatinate (Germany) in 1695 to Johann Michael and Anna Margaretha (Sauter) Kimmel. He married in 1721 to Anna Elisabetha Voltz who was born in 1703 to Andreas and Anna Elisabetha Voltz of Eich. They produced eleven children. Anna Elisabetha and six of the children died in Germany. Philip left for America with his five surviving sons in 1755. He settled on Bermudian Creek near Red Run in Reading (the part now Washington) Township, York County, Pennsylvania on land sold to him by his nephew Adam Kimmel; 300 acres of the adjoining Red Run property was inherited from him by his sons Philip, Michael and Jacob. Anthony stayed with him until his death in 1777.
The largest share of Kimmels in America today descend from Philip's sons Philip whose sons lived in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, near Dayton and Youngstown, Ohio and in western Kentucky; Nicolaus whose family stayed in the York County, Pennsylvania area; Jacob of East Berlin, PA; Michael whose sons lived near Greensburg, Pennsylvania; George whose sons lived in Berrien and Washtenaw Counties, Michigan, southern Illinois and southeastern Missouri; and Anthony whose sons lived in Baltimore and Frederick County, Maryland.
Early Family Recollections
Early Family Histories
Pedigree of the Kimmel Family, written 1890 by Walter Garland Kimmel (1861-1940; AC-BAEBJ) of Union Co., Illinois for the descendants of Crawford and Anna Minerva (Kimmel) Trees. The letter gives a brief history of Michael Kimmel in Germany, his son Philip and grandson George as passed down to Walter.
Anna Mary (Kimmel) Rector Letter. Written about her great-grandfather Philip Kimmel and grandfather Elijah Kimmel of Dubois County, Indiana. Excerpt as published in the February 1977 issue of the "Laurel Messenger," published by the Historical and Genealogical Society of Somerset County.
General Anthony Kimmel's Letter to Samuel Kimmel. Written by General Anthony Kimmel (1798-1871; AC-KI) of Baltimore, son of Anthony who came to America with his brothers and father Johann Philip Kimmel in 1755. Samuel was most likely the Samuel Kimmel (1830-1912; AC-BBFJ) a dental surgeon in Philadelphia, PA who was in possession of the German family Bible of his grandfather Jacob that is now in the collection of the Pennsylvania Historical Society. General Kimmel tells the story of the three Kimmel brothers Jacob, Valentine and Philip who came to America in the 1750s. This text comes from one of Dr. H. K. Stoner's reports from 1937, "Genealogy of the family of John Philip Kimmel, b. Mar. 2-1724-d. Aug. 7-1796; Oldest of the six sons of Johann Philip Kimmel, 1695-1777"
Family History From "Kentucky Ante-bellum Portraiture." Accompanied a copy of the portrait of Philip Kimmel that was brought to Henderson, Kentucky by Marius Manning Kimmel, father of Admiral Husband E. Kimmel.
Family Bibles
Public Documents For Revolution Era Kimmels
Transcriptions on This Web Site
Eich Reformed Church records have the birth and baptism dates for all of the children of Johann Philip and some detail on his uncle Johann Georg. Johann Philip's wife Anna Elisabeth Voltz was born in Eich and both her birth and death records are here. The church records are on microfilm #1442049 in the Mormon Church family research library in Salt Lake City. Some mistakenly believe Johann Philip lived and raised his children in Darmstadt, possibly because the Eich am Altrhein church records are kept in Darmstadt archives. See detail.
Documents Available Not Added to This Web Site
Lower Bermudian (Reformed) church records
York Co., PA land records (also filed in Philadelphia and Lancaster)
York & Adams Co., PA tax records
Documents to Be Found
(to be added)
Secaur-McLeod-Kimmel murders of 1872 -- research page of David Kimmel of Tiffin, OH
Funeral card of Philip Kimmel (1810-1901) of Jackson Co., IL
Special Reports
Debate on origin of Stonycreek Church in Somerset Co., PA
Children of Joseph Kimmel (1769-182x) of Greensburg, PA
Military service of Joseph Kimmel (1844-1921) of Jackson Co., IL
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It's also very clear why they broke up - "in the name of higher consciousness" - ie because of God. Lana seems to believe in God and has acknowledged she had a "wild" past, but hasn't had a drink or anything in seven years. She's a reformed wild child, and upon having the spiritual reawakening she seems to have had, she had to "let the best man [she] knew go". She would rather "know what God knows" because "no man can keep [her] together". She relies on God now.
But she still has those Pawnshop Blues, watching her old love go. It reminds her of him, and is symbolic of finally letting him go.


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There are many who claim that around 200,000 years ago an extraterrestrial race of giants called the Annunaki came to Earth to mine gold and, using their genetics, created (or genetically altered) the human race to mine the gold for them. How do you feel about this notion? ॐ
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Miami-Dade and Broward public schools will remain closed until further notice due to recovery efforts from Hurricane Irma.
Among the reasons, Superintendent Alberto Carvalho said at a press conference Monday that the schools had to undergo safety inspections.
Miami-Dade public schools will almost certainly remain closed through Wednesday, and may stay shuttered until Monday as the system unwinds shelter operations at dozens of schools, cleans up damage and monitors the status of the county's largest single workforce.
Carvalho said there were no reports of major structural damage at schools, but felled trees and other Irma damage left many inaccessible. While most evacuees have left, some schools converted to shelters are still housing people. And with so many school employees stuck elsewhere in Florida in a failed attempt to avoid Irma, Carvalho said it's not clear how quickly teachers and staff will be ready to return to work.
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The small coal-fired power plant operated by We Energies in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, can be sold to the Milwaukee
Regional Medical Center (MRMC), state energy regulators have decided. MRMC plans to burn natural gas instead
of coal, helping it use a cleaner energy source to heat and cool the medical complex buildings, including Children's
Hospital of Wisconsin and Froedtert Hospital. A purchase price is not being disclosed. The power plant, which sits
on a 15-acre site north of Watertown Plank Road, was built in 1955 and was originally owned by Milwaukee County.
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He noted that a coding and billing specialist, along with the best physical therapy software, results in 98 percent of reimbursement claims being paid within 30 days.
Denville, NJ (PRWEB) December 18, 2013
"Practitioners are trained to provide the best level of care possible to patients. However, the practicalities when it comes to business management aren't addressed," said Chhoda. "Complying with the changing rules, regulations and specifications of insurers is critical if clinic owners are to maintain a steady cash flow in their practice. It is essential for them to think like business owners if their clinic is to remain solvent and that means educating themselves about medical coding and billing."
Chhoda said that the very first step practitioners should take is to implement an integrated EMR rather than a simple documentation software program. Integrated electronic medical records will encompass the means to flag claims that contain potential problems and submit claims electronically via the Internet to expedite payments.
Employing a billing and coding specialist is the next step toward avoiding reimbursement rejections. An EMR provides the tools and together with knowledgeable coding and billing specialist, it brings the skill and expertise to a position that's essential to a clinic's financial health. The specialist will be fluent in medical terminology, cognizant of procedures and insurance plans, and have extensive knowledge of the coding necessary to accommodate reimbursements.
Chhoda added that a coding and billing specialist is trained in methods of dealing with insurer disputes and collecting amounts owed by patients in the billing cycle. They're knowledgeable in the ethical aspects and legal ramifications of working with what is, essentially, classified information. He noted that a coding and billing specialist, along with the best physical therapy software, results in 98 percent of reimbursement claims being paid within 30 days.
According to Chhoda, clinicians must be aware of the economics of healthcare and ensure that staff members understand the principles. Providing patients with gauze, tape, wraps, braces and similar items is part of the treatment process and it's critical that clinics charge for the items. The cost of supplies is part of the practice's expenses and should be included in billing claims. Private practices walk a thin line between debt and solvency in today's economic climate.
Chhoda's new tips provide inside insight into maintaining the financial health of practices through complete and thorough billing and coding to reduce denials and rejections, while expediting the turnaround on reimbursements.
Chhoda's office can be reached by phone at 201-535-4475. For more information, visit the website at http://www.emrnews.com.
About Nitin Chhoda
Nitin Chhoda PT, DPT is a licensed physical therapist, a certified strength and conditioning specialist and an entrepreneur. He is the author of "Physical Therapy Marketing For The New Economy" and "Marketing for Physical Therapy Clinics" and is a prolific speaker, writer and creator of products and systems to streamline medical billing and coding, electronic medical records, health care practice management and marketing to increase referrals. He has been featured in numerous industry magazines, major radio and broadcast media, and is the founder of Referral Ignition training systems and the annual Private Practice Summit. Chhoda speaks extensively throughout the U.S., Canada and Asia. He is also the creator of the Therapy Newsletter and Clinical Contact, both web-based services to help private practices improve communication with patients, delivery better quality of care and boost patient retention.


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"One had a sense when Jarvis went into administration that right had finally been done," said Miss Bawden, 85, whose husband Austen Kark died on a section of track maintained by the company in the 2002 Potters Bar rail disaster. "I would have opened champagne, but of course I have no one to share it with."
Miss Bawden said she imagined that the directors of the company – whose chairman is Steve Norris, the former London mayoral candidate – would end up leaving Jarvis with "fat cheques," but she could at least take comfort from the fact the firm's name would be likely to disappear. She said that she felt offended every time she saw it mentioned in a newspaper.
The author has been a vociferous critic of Jarvis since her husband, along with six others, was killed in the Potters Bar derailment for which the company accepted liability. It was worth £1 billion before the accident, but its value slumped to £20 million as it struggled to restore its reputation.
Miss Bawden, whose book Carrie's War was adapted for the West End stage last year, added it has been "a wonderful month" for her with her Booker nomination.
It was delayed for 40 years because in 1970 the organisers of the competition moved the announcement of the prize from the spring to the autumn which effectively disqualified a whole year's work from authors such as Miss Bawden. Her only rival still living is Shirley Hazzard for her book The Bay of Noon.
Arise, Lord Prezza
John Prescott was keeping uncharacteristically silent over claims that he would be willing to accept a peerage to placate his wife, Pauline.
One can, however, imagine what Mrs Prescott's line will be. When challenged about her love of champagne, or John insisting on having his official car upgraded from a Rover to a Jaguar, her mantra is always "nothing is too good for the workers." I only wonder if she and her husband could still, in all honesty, be categorised as "workers" – and that's even before John takes ermine.


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Watermelon and Avocado Salad with Honey Lime Vinaigrette makes a refreshing and light summer salad that's ready in less than 10 minutes.
Watermelon and Avocado Salad with Honey Lime Vinaigrette combines sweet watermelon and creamy avocado with greens, cilantro, queso fresco, and a delicious honey lime dressing.
Ever since I ate my first watermelon salad I have been a huge fan, especially when its paired with a tangy cheese like feta or queso fresco. In fact ever summer for the last 3-4 years, its the first thing my brother requests when we meet up at my parents house in New England. Usually I make this classic version with cilantro, red onions, and feta cheese but lately I have been loving this version with avocado and Mexican queso fresco. (If you haven't had queso fresco before, it's a fresh cheese that is a bit like feta but slightly less salty and assertive. Think of it as a milder feta and perfect for anyone who finds feta a little too pungent and overpowering. )
Now let's get back to this salad. If you aren't sure about pairing watermelon with cheese, you just have to take the leap and try it. I promise it works. The sweetness of the melon paired with cheese and avocado is really tasty, especially when it is all pulled together with a simple honey lime vinaigrette. You could also throw in some sliced jalapeno if you like things with a hint of spice. I usually add either slices jalapenos to the salad itself or some diced jalapenos to the dressing since I am always looking for a touch of heat.
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Laura Rigby, Champions Senior Financial Analyst
Start date: 5/30/2017
Share a bit about your professional background:
I've been doing FP&A for just over five years, all for the same employer – a public software company based in Southern California.
What excites you most about working at KCE?
I'm excited to be working in a field that actually really helps make the world a better place by improving education opportunities for future generations.
Tell us a unique fact about yourself:
I worked at Disneyland while I was an undergraduate student. I got to pilot submarines on the Finding Nemo ride.
What's your favorite children's book?
I had a lot of favorites – but the whole Chronicles of Narnia series was pretty great.
If you're relocating, where are you from and what are you most looking forward to about living in Portland?
I'm from Southern California, but I'm always excited to move to new places and experience new things. I'm very outdoorsy and cannot wait to try all the hikes, rivers, bike paths and camp sites in Oregon.
Leslie Hertford, Client Account Executive II
Start date: 6/12/2017
Share a bit about your professional background:
I've spent my career in Sales roles focused on consumer products (HP, Frito Lay, and Pepsi). Most recently I was with HP's PC & Printer group working with a variety of US retail partners (Best Buy, Costco, Amazon, etc.) enabling sales, brand advocacy, and consumer engagement in store and online.
What excites you most about working at KCE?
Helping corporate clients differentiate themselves in the market by enabling them to offer ECE benefits that will help them attract the millennial workforce. I'm also excited to be working at the NSC – I've been a "tele-worker" for the past 14 years working out of my house.
Tell us a unique fact about yourself:
I'm team captain of a Portland To Coast walking team in its 11th consecutive year in the Hood To Coast race. We claim to not be competitive but once race day hits, that seems to go completely out the window!
What's your favorite children's book?
The Sneeches by Dr Suess
Emily Limebrook, AP Specialist II
Start date: 6/19/2017
Share a bit about your professional background:
I've mostly worked in dispatch and AR with other office management/receptionist duties.
What excites you most about working at KCE?
I'm excited to continue working with my team, who I've worked with during my time as a temp, as well as the opportunities offered by KCE to get involved in the community.
Tell us a unique fact about yourself:
I've been a dancer since I was three years old! I started with ballet and tap and moved onto jazz and contemporary later in life. My favorite style to perform and to watch is modern dance.
What's your favorite children's book?
Poonam's Pets by Andrew Davies.
Julie Breazile, Senior Manager Customer Care
Start date: 5/29/2017
Felisa Grubb, Senior Real Estate Coordinator
Start date: 5/30/2017
Devin Gilbert, Financial Analyst II
Start date: 6/5/17
Dennis Baker, VP of Technical Operations & Infrastructure
Start date: 6/28/2017
Ashleigh Brosseau, Senior Financial Analyst – Finance Business Partner
Start date: 7/5/2017
Brimsley Duncan, Facilities Maintenance Technician II
Start date: 5/29/2017
Jacob Wilson, Facilities Maintenance Technician II
Start date: 6/5/2017
Lacey Pizzato, Subsidy Tuition Coordinator I
Start date: 6/19/2017
Calvin Tran, Fixed Assets Intern
Start date: 6/19/2017
Mike Loss, Sr. Facilities Maintenance Technician
Start date: 6/26/2017
David Heinz, Sr. Facilities Maintenance Technician
Start date: 6/26/2017
Florence Sudduth, Field Leadership Recruiter
Start date: 6/26/2017
Shawn Dotson, Subsidy Food Program Field Supervisor
Start date: 6/27/2017
Deborah Pierce, Risk Administrator
Start date: 6/5/2017