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Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre and Country Park
Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre and Country Park is a unique day out for all the family. Re-live this famous turning point in British history - the death of a King and the birth of the all powerful Tudor dynasty.
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From February 1st the Exhibition Centre will be open from 10am - 4pm every day of the week, still at 2014 prices.
Adult 16+ £7.95
Child (3 to 15) £4.75
Family tickets from £17.50
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He may have left Chicago and taken his show to Connecticut, but "Jerry! Jerry!" will bring some razzle dazzle to the stage when he takes on the role of lawyer Billy Flynn in Broadway's Chicago this month.
Jerry Springer -- the former mayor of Cincinnatti, Dancing with the Stars contestant, host of America's Got Talent, attorney, author, and political reporter and commentator (whew!) -- said he was approached by the shows producers after his stint on ABC's dancing show and was hired before they asked him if he could sing, philly.com reported.
Springer appeared in the London production of Chicago through July 11 and has been advertised as Flynn in the Philadelphia stop on the national tour from September 15 to September 20, according to Broadway.com.
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Minister Chris Alexander: Let the Pusuma family stay in Canada
The Pusuma family needs our help right now to stay in Canada, and stay safe. Jozsef, Timea, and their daughter Viktoria, fled Hungary 4 years ago. They came to Canada as refugees, after Jozsef began to receive death threats, and the family was attacked outside their home. Jozsef is a high-level target for those who hate Roma because he worked for a prominent EU Parliamentarian, known for speaking out against the racism Roma face.
I'm imploring Minister Alexander to allow them to leave Sanctuary and stay in Canada by granting them a Temporary Residence Permit while they wait for justice from the Immigration and Refugee system.
Their refugee claim was rejected three years ago, but they were represented by a lawyer who failed to properly present their case, including by neglecting to file crucial evidence that showed why they are in such danger back home.
They have been living in Sanctuary in a church in Toronto for over two years. Imagine being Lulu, a five year old little girl who has had no opportunity to go outside, let alone attend preschool or Kindegarten. She desperately needs all our support, big and small! If you and/or yout children would like to help, here is how: www.freelulu.ca
In the meantime, the Pusumas have made a formal complaint against the lawyer for his incompetent representation. Their complaint to the Law Society of Upper Canada is one of many complaints about this same lawyer, who has represented - and lost - many, many Hungarian Roma refugee claims. In late February, after a two year investigation, the Law Society concluded that there was evidence of professional misconduct in 14 different cases, including the Pusumas. They have called the Pusumas' former lawyer in for a formal hearing about his incompetence.
While the Law Society's incompetence finding against the former lawyer is an important step, it is not a final conclusion: there still needs to be a hearing, and this could take six to twelve months, or even longer, to conclude. In the meantime, the family is stuck in a church, waiting for justice. Most or all the other 13 complainants have, it seems, already been deported, despite the Law Society's investigation of incompetent representation by their former lawyer.
Being born in Hungary with strong ties there still, I am painfully aware of the intolerance, racism, and violence facing Roma. Canada officially lists Hungary as a "safe country," and it may be for many; however, it is well known internationally that Roma are persecuted. Germany for example, will not deport Roma to Hungary.
I know this is a politically difficult issue, and the Canadian Government has been reluctant to accept Roma as refugees, but this is a family that will truly face a terrible fate if sent home. Jozsef's high-level political work for the Roma makes him a prominent target, and he will face threats on his life if he returns.
When news got out that the family was living in Canada as refugees, several Hungarian newspapers published articles calling Jozsef a traitor. This family is clearly in danger if they go back.
I met them 4 years ago in Christie Pitts Park, close to the shelter where they were stayed when they arrived. Our families have been friends since, and our children played together until the family went into hiding. They are a wonderful family who face a terrible fate if they go home. Their only desire is to build a future here where they do no longer have to fear for their lives.
Kristina Nagy,
A true close friend of the Pusuma
- Minister Chris Alexander
Dear Minister Alexander,
I just signed a petition asking you to please allow the Pusuma family to stay in Canada on humanitarian grounds.
I'm proud of Canada's history of granting asylum to those facing persecution in their own countries and granting humanitarian relief to deserving cases, but I am troubled by statements made by your Government saying Roma are not real refugees. I understand this is a politically difficult issue for you in many ways – but you must realize that many Roma, particularly from Hungary, face dangerous situations back home.
The Pusumas are one such Roma family facing a terrible fate if they return to Hungary. Theirs is an especially unusual case because Jozsef Pusuma worked for a prominent former EU Parliamentarian known for vocally advocating against Roma discrimination. This made Jozsef and his family a key target for those who persecute Roma to the point where he was receiving death threats and was even once beaten outside the family home. Now, because their case was publicized in the Toronto Star, many newspapers in Hungary have picked up the story, portraying them in a negative light, and making their situation even more dangerous if they are sent home.
Because the family's refugee claim was rejected without consideration of key evidence, they have now been forced to take sanctuary in a Toronto church. They cannot stay there forever, but if they are sent back Jozsef will almost certainly face threats on his life, and his wife and young daughter will be subjected to extreme discrimination, violence and abuse.
Please allow them to stay in Canada on humanitarian grounds and grant them permanent residence.
Kristina Nagy
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"The fact that we didn't draft (one) speaks volumes to what they are looking from me this year," Bush said Saturday during a break in his youth Football camp at Tulane. "I don't know how much my role is going to change, but I think it's going to step up a lot more, especially in the leadership role position. That obviously, naturally, will increase.
"I'm excited about the task, and it's going to be a great task."
The depth of Bush's role this season will depend largely on his health and how he rebounds from a microfracture procedure performed on his oft-injured left knee in mid-December by orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews.
So far, so good, according to Bush, who has missed 10 games the past two seasons because of repeated issues with his left knee.
"I'm feeling really good; I'm about 75 percent," Bush said. "The coaches are pleased with my rehab and the way it's going. I'm pleased. I feel like I'm ahead of schedule. I'm pretty much doing everything right now (in offseason workouts)."
However, he is expected to work on a limited basis when organized training activities begin Tuesday (the first of 12 team workouts that run into June) and at minicamp June 5-7. None of the 12 practices are open to the public.
"I'm pretty sure it'll be tapered down," Bush said. "I won't do as much. That's just being careful. I'm sure I'll be full-go in training camp."
Much has been made of the Saints' running back position since the release of veteran Deuce McAllister in mid-February, beginning with the apparent lack of an every-down or big back on the depth chart to handle short-yardage situations.
Bush and Pierre Thomas shared that role last season, with McAllister getting some carries when healthy.
With McAllister out of the picture, Coach Sean Payton could go to a running back-by-committee approach. The roster includes Mike Bell, Lynell Hamilton, fullback Heath Evans and two undrafted free agent running backs, Herb Donaldson and P.J. Hill.
The fact that General Manager Mickey Loomis and Payton were actively trying to acquire Wells in the latter part of the first round strongly suggests team officials are not finished trying to upgrade the position.
Regardless if additions are made, Bush is expected to play a major role in the backfield.
"For me it's not about pressure, it's about expectations that I've set for myself and everybody else is expecting out of me," Bush said. "I'm trying to meet those expectations and trying to do the best I can. That's really all you can do is give it your hardest year-in and year-out.
"We definitely miss (McAllister), and he was a great player and a great leader for our team. I don't think you can replace guys like (McAllister). All I can do is try to fill my role and not to try to necessarily fill his shoes but just try to do my own role."
Bush said the Saints' offense has the ability to take on the personality of those prolific St. Louis Rams' offenses known as "The Greatest Show on Turf."
"They weren't necessarily a power-house (running) team, but they still ran the ball effectively," Bush said.
Which is something the Saints are emphasizing during the offseason, Bush said.
"You start implementing that now with finishing the little things, like workouts, and film room, and stuff like that," he said. "Then, it carries over to the Football field and, in turn, carries over into the games.
"That's one thing we do have to work on is finishing Football games. That is something we didn't do last year. We lost a lot of games last year by a few points or a few yards, so we really got to focus down on that and get that done this year."
After fielding 10 minutes of questions, Bush turned his attention back to his campers, about 300 of them, ages 7 to 14 from Louisiana, Texas and Mississippi. Bush reflected on a similar youth camp that he attended in his hometown of San Diego conducted by former NFL defensive back Martin Bayless.
"As a kid, you remember things like that," Bush said. "For me, it's a little surreal to be able to give back and hold my own camp."
Asked if the next Reggie Bush was in attendance, he replied: "I don't know about future Reggie Bushes out here, but I definitely see some future NFL players out here."
Not far from Bush, a 13-year-old from William Pitcher Junior High in Covington went through a variety of drills. For Marcus Gaines, Christmas had come nearly seven months early.
"When I get older, I want to go to USC and be just like him and run the ball just like him, the way he cuts and shakes people," said Gaines, who plays running back for his school team and wears Bush's No. 25.
"Being here means a lot to me. This is like, the best moment of my life."
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Hello all! I am back... as myself. *grins* In other words, my cynicism is done for now. Still don't love JKR, but her books have given us fanfiction writers a lovely playground and I'm very grateful to her for that.
With that apology (?) out of the way, I am still unsure about "Serpent in the Moonlight" and its "update status." At this point, I am working more with photography than I am with writing (except, of course, for "Black as Snow," which I simply adore), so it's quite touch-and-go. But who knows? I'm fairly certain that "Heavenly Hell," etc. will not be updated. Totally lost interest in that. HOWEVER! "In the Shi of the Setting Sun" should be coming along sometime.
Now, let's see, what have I been doing lately? Well, I'll list it for you guys!
- One of my best friends is engaged! O_O I'm so happy for her. =)
- I'm heading off to University soon and I'm really excited about that.
- Now, just random thoughts: Keeno, Megan, costumes, clean room, history, ballet, Broadway, hats, boys or girls, washing clothes, Autumn, music, soundtracks, photography, models, bed sheets, writing, Netflix, Norah Jones, vibratto, Yoga, Dance Magazine, Hollywood, movies, sweaters, Good Earth tea, Burt's Bees Carrot lotion, face paint, Harlequin, Batman, clipped nails...
You know, I think I want to have a contest! For my readers, and then I can, like, have a prize or something... That would be fun, although I'm not sure how it would work. Any ideas?
Okay, now I'm just rambling. Anyway, that's my life right now. So...
...a great and expansive Thank You to all my wonderful readers and reviewers! You've all been angels and helped me through a very tough time in my life. Bless you.
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Indianapolis, IN Chapter Event - August 9, 2013 - Calendar - Cedarville University
Indianapolis, IN Chapter Event
August 9, 2013 from 8:00 p.m.
The Cedarville University Indianapolis Chapter invites you and your guests to enjoy an evening with us at Symphony on the Prairie featuring Motown group The Contours!
Cost: $11.00 per adult, $8.00 per child 2-12, Free for children under two years old
Don't forget to bring your lawn chairs, blankets & your favorite food! You won't want to miss this opportunity to meet other alumni & current students in your area! Symphony on the Prairie
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What Went Wrong for Rob Ford?
The outcome was inevitable and predictable. Former Toronto Mayor Rob Ford was found in contravention of the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. Whether one is a supporter of Ford or not, Justice Charles Hackland's decision reinforces the importance of two issues -- governance and trust. What went wrong in this scenario?


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John E. Wheelden Sr.
VERNON - John E. Wheelden Sr., 87, died Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, at his home in Vernon.
He was born in Brattleboro on June 1, 1925, the son of Stuart and Josephine (Garrity) Wheelden Sr. and attended school at St. Michael's Catholic School. He was known to friends and family as Probie' or Wheely.'
In 1942, at age 17, he joined the Merchant Marine. After leaving the Merchant Marine he enlisted in the U.S.
on May 27, 1944, and was a member of Company F, 10th Infantry Regiment.
During his service he received several medals and ribbons, including a
Purple Heart
(January 1945), and was honorably discharged on May 9, 1946. He continued his military service as a member of the Army National Guard until he retired in 1985.
Mr. Wheelden joined the Brattleboro Fire Department in 1946, holding the positions of firefighter, lieutenant, fire inspector and captain before being promoted to assistant fire chief in March 1985. He retired from career staff in 1987, but remained active with the fire department as a member of the Call Force until 2009. He was also a member of the volunteer departments in Vernon and Wilmington, and the Zephyrhills, Fla., Fire Department.
He also served as a member of the Brattleboro Police Department. He was elected as Brattleboro first constable in 1958 and served his last term in 2001.
He married Patricia (Knapp) Wheelden on Feb. 19, 1972, in Brattleboro.
For many years the couple enjoyed spending their winters at their home in Zephyhills, Fla.
Mr. Wheelden was an active, lifetime member of the Elks,
, American Legion, and Eagles Club. He enjoyed travel, time at his camp in Wilmington, hunting, fishing, walking and bird watching.
He is survived by his two sons, Stuart Wheelden III of Hinsdale, N.H., and John Wheelden Jr. of Vernon; his two daughters, Joanne Plansker of Hinsdale, N.H., and Carol Ann Moore of Dummerston; a stepdaughter, Mary Snyder of Enfield Conn.; 11 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Katherine "Tuppy" Snead of Waynesboro, Va., and Mary Ann Wood of Brattleboro; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by his wife in 2008, his parents, a brother, Stuart Wheelden Jr., a sister, Margaret "Betty" Behilo, and a granddaughter.
Arrangements are being handled by Ker-Westerlund Funeral Home in Brattleboro, where calling hours will be Friday, Dec. 14, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Dec. 15, at noon at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Brattleboro, with a graveside service and burial to follow at Morningside Cemetery.
Friends and family are invited to attend a celebration of his life after the services to be held at the Elks in Brattleboro.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Brattleboro Fire Department Benefit Association or the Vernon Fire Association Inc.
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SMYRNA, Del. -- The National Underclassmen East Ultimate 100 took place this past weekend at Smyrna High School in Delaware. On Sunday, it was the rising seniors' turn, with many players looking to make a name for themselves and earn offers. Led by Owings (Md.) Northern cornerback DeMarco Rojas, here's a look at the top defensive performers.
1. CB DeMarco Rojas, 6-1/170, Owings (Md.) Northern:
Rojas was the best defensive back on the field and his dominance was easy to see, locking down just about every receiver he faced in 1-on-1s. His fluid hips, great reaction time, leaping ability and speed when changing direction made it extremely difficult for quarterbacks to complete a pass against him. Being a tall cornerback makes it easier for him to cover a larger area and should make him more attractive on the recruiting front.
2. DE Malik Jones, 6-5/231, Baltimore (Md.) Dunbar:
Jones has all the tools to be a Division I defensive lineman. He showed good speed, hand movement and a variety of moves to beat the offensive lineman. Jones has the frame to add weight at the next level and should focus on getting a quicker first step and staying low coming off the line.
3. DT Jonathan Quigley, 6-3/305, Burtonsville (Md.) Paint Branch:
Quigley is a big defensive tackle with a strong base and good overall strength. He could fire off the ball faster, but once he got going, none of the offensive linemen could stop him. Quigley had a strong rip move but needs to develop more violent hand movement to be able to shed blockers better. With improvement in a few areas, Quigley could certainly become a collegiate defensive tackle.
4. LB Richie Staton, 5-10/195, Hampton (Va.) Kecoughtan:
Staton, though he walks with a bit of a limp and may be on the small side for a linebacker, was one of the fastest and most physical players at the camp. He is a little raw in his footwork and technique but really stood out in 1-on-1s and 7-on-7 play because he was able to turn and run with many of the faster running backs and wide receivers he was up against. Staton used his deceptive strength to get a good jam and knock the offensive player off their route. Staton should focus on his footwork and bulking up during the rest of the offseason to become a scholarship athlete.
5. DE DeVontae Chatman, 6-3/230, Milford (Va.) Caroline:
Chatman's size and strength helped him dominate many of the offensive linemen. He was pretty quick off the line, but if his first push was stopped, he seemed to struggle on his second effort. Chatman should try to develop more active hands to shed the blocker and get to the passer. Chatman has the talent and if he develops certain areas of his game we could see him at the division one level.
6. DB Asunji Maddox, 5-11/180, Goldsboro (N.C.):
At safety, Maddox showed good footwork, fluid hips and he attacked the ball pretty well. He has good overall speed and explosiveness, but should improve his field awareness. Maddox was also pretty physical and made his presence known in the defensive backfield. If Maddox puts all of his tools together, he could have a solid career at the next level.
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7. CB Derick Sims, 6-0/180, Jersey City (N.J.) St. Anthony:
Sims has good height for a cornerback and looked very good in his backpedal, had smooth hips and broke on the ball with great explosiveness. He has pretty good overall speed and changes direction well. Many times during 1-on-1s and 7-on-7s, Sims was in the hip pocket of his receiver and was able to break up the pass or come up with an interception.
8. LB Joe Barrett, 6-1/225, Malvern (Pa.) Malvern Prep:
Barrett was one of the more impressive looking linebackers but he had to leave before the 1-on-1s and 7-on-7s, otherwise he might have been ranked higher. During position drills he showed excellent footwork and technique in bag drills, though it would've been good to see him work in coverage against a talented group of offensive skill players.
9. DB Terence Hall, 6-1/201, Worchester (Mass.) Doherty Memorial:
Hall is a big defensive back who is probably best suited as a safety. He has decent speed and his technique, footwork and leaping ability looked very good in position drills. But he was limited because of a hamstring injury he sustained during the camp. Though he did not take many reps during 1-on-1s and 7-on-7s, Hall has the potential to be a solid collegiate prospect.
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The Pottsville Lady Apaches trailed by as many as 13 points in the third quarter, then rallied and regained the lead late in the fourth quarter. But Heber Springs sophomore Martin McKenzie's free throws with 1:09 remaining were enough to hold off Pottsville 41-39 in the first round of the 4A state tournament Wednesday night inside Caveman Field House.
The Lady Apaches (14-14) trailed 9-6 after the first period, but Heber Springs (27-4) went on a 8-0 scoring run to begin the second quarter and put Pottsville behind 18-10 until Tera Short's 3-pointer stopped the surge. The Lady Panthers scored six straight and claimed a 25-15 halftime lead.
Heber Springs led 30-17 in the third quarter, until Lady Apaches Hope Huffman and Erica Lackey hit back-to-back 3-pointers. Ashley Brannon's traditional three-point play made it 33-27 at quarter's end.
Maggie Lee, Lackey and Brannon hit seven straight free throws to open the fourth quarter and gave Pottsville a 34-33 lead. Both teams went back and forth, then Huffman's putback of a miss gave the Lady Apaches a 36-35 lead. Her free throw later tied it at 37-37, then Courtney Dotson tied it at 39-39.
Pottsville trailed 41-39 with five seconds to go and had possession, but the 3-point attempt was no good.
Dotson led the Lady Apaches with 10 points. Brannon and Huffman each scored eight. Lackey had six, and Lee had four.
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After releasing several teasers, One Direction's long awaited video is finally here. A departure from their past videos, "Kiss You" showcases 1D's funny side.
In just three minutes the guys are spotted surfing, swimming, skiing, doing Elvis Presley's "Jailhouse Rock," and speeding through the hills on their 3-person motorcycle. With dance moves that bring back the "Macarena," Harry even manages to show off his four nipples.
But the real question remains: who gets a kiss in the end? You'll just have to watch and see.
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Folau a natural fit on debut
ISRAEL FOLAU experienced it all in his rugby union debut for the Waratahs on Saturday night. He scored two tries, set one up, made bruising tackles, got yellow-carded, played on both wings and in the centres, and finally earned praise from Wallabies coach Robbie Deans.
Deans was typically reluctant to elaborate on his view of Folau's first professional rugby game against the Melbourne Rebels at North Hobart Stadium, won by NSW 24-16. But when pressed, he said: ''He is obviously going well with his involvement. It's great to see him in union.''
The 23-year-old Folau, now playing his third code of football after NRL and AFL, wasn't reading too much into Deans's presence at the game - or his words. ''I am just going to take each week as it comes,'' he said. ''I don't want to look too far ahead of myself. If I do that then other things can fall into place.''
However, it was clear the former Melbourne Storm and Brisbane Broncos player, who joined the Waratahs last December after ending his two-year spell (as part of a four-year contract) with AFL side Greater Western Sydney, loved every minute of his night - apart from his 53rd-minute yellow card.
''I felt really comfortable, to be honest,'' Folau said. ''It's like I never left a game like rugby. I felt relaxed through the day and that's the way I felt coming in to the game.''
He said, however, there was still much for him to improve on during the Waratahs' next two trial games.
''I played a bit of everything in the back three and that last try [in the 81st minute], I just found myself at the right spot at the right time,'' Folau said. ''I think today I can learn a lot from the game and there is certainly a long way to go in terms of learning a few things in both attack and defence.
''[It is] mainly [in] defence. As a fullback sometimes you have to come up and join the line there. I've just got to learn to do it at the right time.''
Folau said he would bring his kicking game into play further down the track as he settled into his position at fullback. ''When I feel comfortable in a game it will come in. I didn't get the chance to show those skills but as the weeks go on, I will implement that,'' he said.
Folau was yellow-carded for a breakdown infringement but he seemed not realise his mistake until later when he was told by teammates. ''I think I didn't roll away quick enough. I think someone else in our team got pinged before that,'' he said, adding of his mandatory time on the sidelines: ''I came off straight to the wing and the boys said I had to get off. I was a bit confused once I got off and the boys [on the bench] explained why I got sent off.''
As a consequence, the Rebels, then 19-11 down, were quick to pounce. Three minutes later Rebels centre Tom English scored to bridge the gap to just three points. But importantly, when he returned to play, Folau soon got involved again - rather than go into his shell as some debutants may have.
Even better, Folau scored his second try to secure NSW's win when he received the ball after finding himself in the centres.
''That is something that I've [had to] work on over the years,'' Folau said of his ability to bounce back from his first rugby yellow-card setback. ''When something doesn't go my way, I just have to get on with it. You can't change the decision. And next time I come back on the field, just focus on what I have to do next.''
It is worth remembering that Waratahs coach Michael Cheika expected Folau's first game would not be fault-free. The positives outweighed the negatives in a match that saw him play the game at fullback, barring spells on both wings and in the centres after half-time.
''Positionally, he was in much better sync than I thought he might have been,'' Cheika said. ''In transition a couple of times when we were on attack, he was in position, [and] caught the ball on the full a couple of times.
''[He] made a couple of tackles at the end of the line at the right section of the field because he doesn't always close it down. Those things he has really picked up well. His natural talent showed on a couple of occasions very well.''
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what a cunundrum for a Friday afternoon. I just found this little collection of winged, long legged flies(?) crowded round a scuttle fly which had been caught on a trap. Hope the images are useful, they look a bit like tiny stones to the naked eye!
any help would be super apreciated!
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Although his career once was in jeopardy due to a detached retina, first-ever Bellator featherweight champion Joe Soto is returning to the cage.
Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney today told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmjaunkie.com) the fighter has been cleared by his doctor and the California State Athletic Commission.
While still under contract to Bellator, Soto is slated for a return at Tachi Palace Fights 10 on Aug. 4.
With Bellator's permission, Soto (9-1) is expected to meet Hawaiian fight veteran Eddie Yagin (13-4-1) at the event, possibly in the night's headliner. According to Tachi Fights promoter Jeremy Luchau, Soto replaces Isaac De Jesus at the event. Verbal agreements are in place for the fight.
If all goes well for Soto, Rebney said, Soto could drop a weight class and be added to Bellator's star-studded season-five bantamweight tournament, which kicks off in September. The field, of course, includes the only man to defeat Soto: Joe Warren, who's also dropping a weight class.
Soto won Bellator's first-season featherweight tournament, which also earned him the belt. Then, in season two, he knocked out Diego Saraiva in a non-title fight. But in his first official title defense at Bellator 27, he suffered a TKO loss to Warren and suffered a detached retina in the process.
"(Soto's manager) Tom Call got a specialist in Northern California," Rebney said. "He went through the whole process of healing and waiting and seeing how everything lined up.
Ultimately, both the doctor and the California commission cleared Soto to fight again.
"The kid lives for this game," Rebney said. "It's everything he's about. He's been wrestling and on the mats, but he couldn't risk it striking until they saw how everything came together.
"We're happy he's back. He started the whole thing out. He was the first champion we ever crowned."


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The 13.000-member, $103 million Cooperative Center Federal Credit Union expressed support Sept. 24 for Richmond, Calif., to obtain and restructure some mortgages even if the Bay Area town has to use eminent domain.
In a statement, the Berkeley, Calif.-based credit union said the goals of the program outweighed its risks.
"We believe that modifying heavily underwater mortgages to keep residents in their homes, instead of foreclosing and kicking them out, has a tremendous benefit to the community, Cooperative Center said.
The credit union also said in the whether the principal reduction modifications are achieved through a straight purchase or eminent domain of the loans at market value, it would continue lending to its Richmond-based members. Big banks said they would refuse to make mortgages in Richmond if the plan moves forward, Cooperative Center said.
The city's council and mayor have approved the plan, but it remains in limbo due to California law governing split votes and the opposition of banks and other lenders and regulators.


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Server From Scratch is a tutorial which provides a hands-on experience with deploying internet services starting from bare metal. Attendees will have a chance to interact with server hardware and configure all the software and system services needed for deploying websites, storage nodes, and more.
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DENVER Colorados largest municipal water providers are considering restricting spring and summer watering to two times a week because of the continuing drought, warning that recent heavy snowstorms have not been enough to ease concerns.
Denver Water, Aurora Water and Colorado Springs Utilities are all contemplating strict drought restrictions, which have yet to be approved.
Denver Water spokeswoman Stacy Chesney said the only way lawn-watering restrictions could be avoided in Denver is if the mountains were to receive at least 8 feet of snow by April.
In a statement Thursday, Denver Water said customers could have two assigned watering days a week beginning April 1.
Weve never seen conditions like this, and we are concerned about our water supply. Our reservoirs havent been full since July 2011, said Jim Lochhead, manager of Denver Water. We need our customers help to reduce water use and keep as much water as possible in storage as we move through this year and into the next.
Lochhead said it could even be worse next year, unless there is enough water to make up for the last two years.
In the past, cities have cited and fined people for breaking the rules.
Snowpack in the South Platte and Colorado River basins from which Denver Water receives its supply are 53 percent of average and 68 percent of average, respectively. That snow serves as Denvers water supply.
Denver Water provides about one-third of the states treated water supply, serving most of the Denver metro area and suburbs.
Customers are being urged to not water lawns between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. They also are being asked not to waste water by letting it spray on concrete and asphalt and repair leaking sprinkler systems within 10 days. Those rules could become mandatory in some cities later this month.
Meanwhile, Colorado lawmakers also are considering steps to cope with the drought. Legislators tentatively have approved 15 water-storage and other projects that they said will help Colorado better plan for future dry spells.
More than $70 million in water projects throughout Colorado are planned. The money will come from funds set aside for construction that have helped nearly 440 water projects since 1971.


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Arkansas Valley Alliance for Economic Development (AVAED) President Jeff Pipkin announced Friday a committee tasked with identifying a developer selected Kansas-based LodgeWell to move forward with the project.
Russellville has worked toward development of a convention center for a decade. A 2003 feasibility study led to the city's purchase of a 22-acre site for a proposed hotel and convention center. A contract with developer John Q. Hammons fell through in 2009, effectively halting the project.
An updated study to determine the feasibility of the project was completed in January by Chicago-based Johnson Consulting. The completed report stated "Russellville is ideally located to prosper in the tourism and convention markets."
Since that time, the project was revitalized by the AVAED, which sent out requests for qualifications (RFQ) and requests for proposals (RFP) earlier this year. Pipkin said RFPs were sent to several companies, five of which submitted proposals.
From there, the committee narrowed down the options to three finalists in July. The committee met extensively with each finalist before selecting LodgeWell.
"They made us feel very comfortable that they have the expertise that it's going to take to put together such a large, complicated project," Pipkin said, noting LodgeWell is the developer that built the lodge and cabins at Mt. Magazine State Park.
The next step, Pipkin said, is to present the Russellville City Council with a letter of intent at its meeting Thursday that will allow the city to work toward and enter into a master developer agreement with LodgeWell. From there, construction could begin in the second quarter of 2014 and is estimated to take about a year to complete.
Final plans and design work will not begin until after the city and developer sign an agreement, but the convention center will occupy 30,000-35,000 square feet and will be adjacent to a 120-130 room hotel.


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N.Y. Small Businesses Shunned the Most by Big Banks
While it may not be much of a surprise to credit unions that some banks are not eager to approve funding for small businesses these days, the rate of rejections might cause some alarm.
New York topped the list of states where small businesses' requests for credit were turned down the most, according to Biz2Credit, a New York company that connects small and medium-sized businesses with lenders.
In a study of 1,000 small businesses, Biz2Credit found that Chase, Citibank, Bank of America and TD Bank frequently rejected applicants for funding in New York.
Chase Bank topped the list of small business loan rejections in New York at 32.63% followed by Citibank (15.79%), Bank of America (8.42%) and TD Bank (7.37%).
"We are finding that the same banks that were lending to small business owners before the credit crunch essentially closed the spigots on entrepreneurs," said Rohit Arora, CEO of Biz2Credit.
Arora said he oversaw the research based on applications made on the online platform over the past two years.
"Why did they stop lending, and when will they get back into the game? The economy was better in 2010-11 than it was in 2008-09," Arora said.
The small businesses examined in the analysis tracked businesses in operation for more than two years, had credit scores of 650 or higher and had an existing banking relationship, according to Biz2Credit. The information is based on loan applications made during 2010 and 2011, the firm said.
"The businesses we looked at are survivors that made it through the recession" Arora said. "When they approach [the] smaller banks, credit unions and alternative lenders, they are getting money. The big banks are sitting on their assets."
After New York, small businesses' funding requests were rejected the most by big banks in California, Florida, Texas, New Jersey, Illinois, Georgia, Maryland, Colorado and Pennsylvania, according to Biz2Credit. Within these states, six credit unions each rejected one small business' request during the 2010 and 2011 period.
Arora recently pointed out how ramped up credit unions are becoming in the small business lending space. In November, the latest period Biz2Credit tracked, they had a 57% loan approval rate. Citing NAFCU data, he also said credit unions had increased loan making by 4.5% in the 12 months ending in June 2011.
"The biggest story is the continued aggressiveness of credit unions in small business lending," Arora said.
On the other end, credit unions were also actively soliciting deposits at the expense of big banks in order to have the money to make loans, Arora said looking at November data.
Overall, credit unions, community development financial institutions, micro lenders and others approved 62% of funding requests in November, a rise from 61.8% during October.
Biz2Credit said loan approvals by small banks increased to 47% in November, their highest rate this year, and an increase from 46.3% in October. Approvals by large banks also rose, reaching 10% for the first time since April.
Meanwhile, banks with assets between $10 billion and $50 billion are starting to come back in the market, albeit cautiously, Arora pointed out.
"They are continuing to monitor the European financial crisis, as well as the debt battle in Congress. National and international issues impact big banks more than smaller lenders."
Biz2Credit's analysis also found that loan request amounts ranged from $25,000 to $3 million, that the average credit score was above 680 and that average-time-in-business was slightly more than two years.


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Commonly referred to as a "silent killer," carbon monoxide is reportedly one of the most toxic substances you will come into contact with in daily life.
Hundreds of people die from carbon monoxide poisoning each year when they come into contact with the toxic substance in their homes, work places, garages or vehicles.
In addition to death, carbon monoxide can cause permanent neurological damage in the long term. In the short term, it can make you feel ill.
What is carbon monoxide? It's an odorless, colorless gas that is produced when any fuel is burned incompletely. It can leak from a faulty furnace or fuel-fired heater. It can also be trapped inside your house by a blocked chimney or flue.
Also, burning charcoal inside a house or running a car engine in an attached garage can produce carbon monoxide in your home.
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n Get a carbon monoxide detector/alarm. The Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends everyone install a carbon monoxide detector in their home and recommends purchasing one that meets standards established in 1992.
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So I've done it. After days and weeks and months, it's finally happened. I started The Hunger Games. I've been intrigued by the tremendous word-of-mouth and upcoming big-screen version as much as the next person, so I finally buckled down and did it – long weekends with long travel times will do that to you. So as I made my way from the Big Apple to the City of Brotherly Love (yes, I had a cheese steak during my stay, if you're curious), I was immediately transported from the destitute and dusty fields of District 12, to the bright lights of the Capitol and finally to the dark forest where the Games are played with reckless abandon.
The vivid detail locks you in from the very start. Without giving anything away, but hopefully encouraging you pick up the book if you can, Suzanne Collins paints pictures with her words, letting our imaginations do the work. Every meal you can taste, every tree you can touch, every heartache you can feel. And while my mind is building these layers of authenticity, I can't help but think of how I would have imagined the characters if I wasn't already aware of who would portray them in the big-budget movie version.
It's not Katniss with her trademarked long dark braid that I envision– it's Jennifer Lawrence. And Peeta's broad shoulders are undoubtedly those of Josh Hutcherson. Having been lucky enough to see the three main stars at the 2012 People's Choice Awards, my heart skips a beat every time Gale enters the story and my mind is treated to a picture of the swoon-worthy Liam Hemsworth. But is that a bad thing? I can't help but think I'm missing out by not being able to create their faces with my own imagination.
Two summers ago I read One Day, a book by David Nicholls, that I absolutely adored. I told everyone I knew to read it and was thrilled when I learned it would be made into a movie. While I agreed with most critics that the casting choices were off, I was still so excited to see my favorite characters come to life – and felt a little smug that I was able to enjoy the book without having Anne Hathaway in my head for 400 pages.
But you know what? Here I am loving The Hunger Games so much I'm writing a blog post about it. Envisioning the characters as the good-looking actors who play them hasn't turned me off one bit, in fact I'm looking forward to the movie more than ever.
What do you think – would you rather read blindly or know what you're getting into from the get-go? And while you're at, voice your choice and tell us which upcoming book adaptation you're most looking forward to?
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Greenville, Trenton Offering Fans 2011-12 Innovation
The ECHL and MGG, in cooperation with the Greenville Road Warriors and Trenton Titans on an experimental basis for the first half of the 2011-12 ECHL season, have created an innovative program designed to bring fans and game-worn jersey collectors closer to the ECHL ice than ever before. Collectors can choose a personal name or slogan, and apply that message to the actual game-worn jersey of their favorite player by way of a strikingly visual patch.
Heres how it works:
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- The People Patch will be made available at a cost of $150 above the retail price of the HOME jersey.
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…or, why I will not be giving money to any political party in the future.
This last Presidential election cycle I gave a very small donation to one of the parties (doesn't matter which). This meager donation has resulted in 1-3 phone calls per day from affiliated 'give us money' groups, along with innumerable mailings from similar political groups, again wanting access to my wallet.
I stopped being an NRA member a while back mostly because of the continuous pleas for more money, now! Seems my membership or donation money is me paying to be on a mailing list.
Phooey on that. I will never again give money to any political party that won't put, in writing, that I will not be contacted again.


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Need some info on a Nikonos V and snorkeling
Posted 18 December 2009 - 10:54 AM
I am going to buy a Nikonos V and some lenses (15mm/20mm/35mm) and a fb 105 strobe....I am not a diver, but I like to snorkel....I read in a couple of the posts that it is not ok to snorkel (free dive) with a 15mm on Nikonos because there is not adequate pressure, and their is a high chance of "flooding"......
I plan to learn how to use my new kit in my swimming pool....what risks (do's and dont's) should I be aware of....
I absolutely have no experience whatsoever with UW photography, but it is something that I would like to try out....can somebody please give me a basic rundown on what I should/shouldn't do...
Any advice would be appreciated....BTW, I am not a troll ....I have been taking photos for 20 years, but this will be my first time using/experimenting with UW photography....I have read some info on Bob Warkentin's website (southern-nikonos) and it is helpful...
anyways, here is a link to some of my work that I do
Thanks in advance to any advice....I am excited to venture into this type of photography......not really sure if it matters or not, but I live in Thailand now and I plan on using the camera around some of the islands here...and also in my swimming pool...
cheers, michael
Posted 18 December 2009 - 11:22 AM
PS: fantastic photostream!
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Posted 18 December 2009 - 11:36 AM
Yup, that puppy needs to be firmly seated, especially in shallow water.
I had a NikV and 15mm lens and used it in a cuttlefish tank once (it was a big tank I could swim in) I would look into getting a very strong "rubber band" to use to hold the lens on the camera body for shallow water use.
PS: fantastic photostream!
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Posted 18 December 2009 - 05:41 PM
It seems sort of a waste though, I am buying a kit, the camera with the 3 lenses and the strobe for a good price, and I read that the 15mm lenses is an excellent lens.....considering the fact that I snorkel and I don't scuba dive, I am not even sure if I will be able to/or be comfortable using the 15mm because of the chance of flooding.......
do you guys think that I will experience any problems using the 20mm or the 35mm in my pool...thanks again...
cheers, michael
thanks for the comment on my photostream James, much appreciated
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Posted 18 December 2009 - 09:55 PM
I'd like to extend to you a very warm welcome to Wetpixel. I'd glad you decided to post your question. As you can see, it didn't take long for some friendly folks to reply to you.
can you guys recommend what kind of rubber band I should use......are you talking about a specific rubber band or any "heavy duty" rubber band....I guess if there is a chance of flooding using this lenses while snorkeling, I don't have to use the 15mm, I can always use the 20mm or the 35mm while snorkeling or playing around in my pool
I don't know if the kind of rubber band makes so much difference other than the fact that it should be strong enough and big enough to go around the lens and camera and apply pressure that will in effect take the place of the pressure you would experience at depth. One time a friend of mine recommended I use a white piece of fabric over my strobe as an emergency diffuser to soften the lighting coming from the strobe. I brought along a plain old rubber band that would go over my SB 105 strobe and the white cloth. I never did actually use it, but the point is that an ordinary rubber band will do the trick.
As far as which lens to use, I don't know if any of them are more prone to flooding but I think it's important that you understand what each lens will do. For example, the 15 will be a great wide angle lens but one that can be hard for beginners to master. It's easy to photograph subjects from too far away. The 20mm lens "the poor man's 15" will probably be easier for you to use than the 15mm lens. It's great for portraits of divers and marine creatures. The 35mm lens, similarly, has its own set of do's and don't's.
I strongly recommend you get a copy of the late Jim Church's classic "Essential Guide to Nikonos Systems" It's been a bible of users of the Nikonos and the RS.
You might also want to contact Bob Warkentin at Southern Nikonos with your questions.
Again, a most warm welcome to you.
A warning though: you might find underwater photography highly addictive, so much that you will want to get certified to dive, buy a very expensive housing, camera and strobes, , etc. all the while moving toward depleting your life savings.
Posted 18 December 2009 - 11:09 PM
But I have a question that maybe somebody can answer.....when a diver first enters the water, they have to go down slowly, and well, wouldn't water enter the camera then if there was a chance of it happening.....I am sorry for my terminology here, but I am not experienced at all in this field....I guess my point is, the camera at some point has to be in the water with very little pressure on it (snorkeling pressure)...so, wouldn't water enter the camera when someone who is going to go down deep in the first minute when there is little pressure....
I hope somebody can help me out here, I am going to be meeting with the seller in 24 hours and now I am having second thoughts...
maybe a more direct question would be ....
Does anybody here use there Nikonos V in a pool or use it for snorkeling, and if so, do they do anything special to the camera and lens to keep it from flooding?...the kit that I am considering buying comes with a 15mm, 20mm and 35mm....
thanks in advance, and I just want to say sorry again about these questions, but I am really in the dark about this kind of photography....
cheers, michael
Posted 18 December 2009 - 11:12 PM
If it is so easy every one would be doing it!
Nikon D 7000, Subal Housing, Inon Z 240 strobes.
Posted 18 December 2009 - 11:22 PM
I am contemplating buying a kit to use for snorkeling and in my pool, so I guess the 20mm and 35mm would be ok, right?.......
thanks again....
cheers, michael
Posted 18 December 2009 - 11:24 PM
Why not something like a Canon G11 and housing?
I think you will find digital less frustrating than film for a new underwater photographer
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Posted 19 December 2009 - 07:17 AM
I am going to buy a Nikonos V and some lenses (15mm/20mm/35mm) and a fb 105 strobe
I absolutely have no experience whatsoever with UW photography, but it is something that I would like to try out....can somebody please give me a basic rundown on what I should/shouldn't do...
I'd steer you away from the Nikonos 35mm lens. The 35mm is an old design, 6 elements in four groups, pretty much a simple Gauss lens. If you've ever taken an optics class, it's likely that this design is the first camera lens you studied. The lens actually works pretty well with low chromatic aberrations and low distortions, but there's a lack of sharpness in it that might surprise you if you're used to modern lenses with 10 to 20 elements and more complex optics.
The 28mm is a great lens that has replaced the 35mm in my use.
The other thing I would recommend, with either the 28 or the 35, is the closeup kit. This is an achromat that attaches to the front of the lens and allows close-focus macro photography.
Finally, most Nikonos lenses will flood once every 1,000 dives or so, when used properly. In shallow water, the Nikonos 15mm might flood once every few hundred dives. It's not that the 15mm doesn't work or will definitely flood every dive, it's simply a little less reliable than the other lenses, because as a bigger lens it has higher stresses on the lens mount but uses the same materials and geometry as the smaller lenses.
Posted 20 December 2009 - 11:01 AM
Hi Michael
Why not something like a Canon G11 and housing?
I think you will find digital less frustrating than film for a new underwater photographer
I agree with Mike's suggestion. You may want to look for a good used G10 or other P&S camera with a housing. The P&S will give you instant feed back and a much faster learning curve.
I prefer the Nikonos 28 to the 35mm for the aforementioned reasons. I have used the Nikonos 28 and the Sea & Sea 20mm for free diving. The S&S 20 mm is smaller that the Nikonos version. For topside shooting, there are the 35 and 80 mm lenses. The 28 can be used with care (dome front - watch the edges). If you go with the V, get Jim & Cathy Church's book.
Welcome to the club; let the madness begin
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Posted 20 December 2009 - 09:35 PM
If you want pain & frustration, buy a head hammer.
Yes, the Nikonos 15mm is the best U/W lens ever, including today's high end ports,; but the advantages of a good, used digital rig will serve you the best as a beginning W/U shooter.
If it is so easy every one would be doing it!
Nikon D 7000, Subal Housing, Inon Z 240 strobes.
Posted 22 December 2009 - 04:52 AM
thanks again....
cheers, michael
Posted 22 December 2009 - 07:09 AM
I fully agree with the previous recommendation on avoiding a film camera.
If you want pain & frustration, buy a head hammer.
Gets my vote for Wetpixel quote of the year for 2009. How far we have come.
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Posted 22 December 2009 - 10:34 AM
I met with the seller and I decided not to purchase the Nikonos kit...everything was in really nice shape, but I think it is not what I am looking for...I did purchase a Nikon Fm2 and 3 lenses from him for a really good price though
I think you made a very wise decision. I really wanted to react to the comment one of the posters made on the Rangefinder forum when he said something like you would be happier with a quality film camera like the Nikonos rather than a point and shoot. But I perhaps wisely declined to say anything
When you're ready to buy the housing for your Canon G10, I suggest you get in touch with Reef Photo. Ask for Ryan Canon.
Finally, congrats on your FM2 purchase. I recently bought one and have been having lots of fun with it.
All the best,
Posted 26 December 2009 - 02:01 PM
I think you made a very wise decision. I really wanted to react to the comment one of the posters made on the Rangefinder forum when he said something like you would be happier with a quality film camera like the Nikonos rather than a point and shoot. But I perhaps wisely declined to say anything
When you're ready to buy the housing for your Canon G10, I suggest you get in touch with Reef Photo. Ask for Ryan Canon.
Finally, congrats on your FM2 purchase. I recently bought one and have been having lots of fun with it.
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A guide to reporting your taxes and Form 1099s
All changes and updated tax information for the year are in red
I've been reading this forum way longer than I've been a registered member, and based on the vast number of posts the previous spring, I thought I would provide a guide to those members who engage in quite a bit of selling activity during the year. This post is not intended for those members who only occasionally engage in selling activities; this is meant for those who sell on a regular basis or own an eBay store, etc.
Disclaimer: Everyone's scenario is different. The below responses are very generic and cannot be used as legal advice. This is only meant as a guide to inform you on matters that you may need to be aware of. Please seek advice from a tax professional and not just somebody on an internet forum that may have the CPA acronym in their handle.
I received a Form 1099 from Paypal; what do I need to do?
A Form 1099 reports to the IRS income that an individual or business paid to another for services or goods. There are certain thresholds and other requirements in which a Form 1099 is required to be filed by the payor. The payor must send one copy of the Form 1099 to the IRS and send another copy to the payee. If you receive a Form 1099, the IRS has you on file as receiving the amount of income (note that this amount is income only and does not include any expenses and other fees involved with producing this income - see below for more details) that is disclosed on the Form 1099. If you do not report this income on your tax return, either Form 1040 (Schedule C) for individuals or Form 1120 for incorporated businesses, you will most likely trigger a red flag in the IRS database and the IRS will undoubtedly send you a notice replete with penalties and interest. The IRS is always willing to work with taxpayers who are proactive; failing to report the income from a Form 1099 that you received is not being proactive.
I did not receive a 1099, but I sold cards throughout the year; do I need to report the income on my tax return?
Yes; any sales that an individual or corporation transacted during its reporting year should be reported on that entity's tax return. Just because the amounts from the sales did not trigger a Form 1099 filing requirement, the IRS requires you to recognize the income on your tax return. You can take the chance that the IRS will never find out that you sold cards on the side, but if you are caught, the IRS can press charges that you evaded your civic duty of paying taxes which could result in a felony conviction. As an FYI, the key word in the previous sentence is evaded; tax evasion is illegal, tax avoision is legal.
When should I expect to receive a Form 1099 if I am to receive one at all?
If you do not receive a Form 1099 by the end of February, chances are you are not going to receive one. The Forms are due to the IRS by the end of February and should be postmarked to the recipient by January 31st. If you think you should receive one and don't, you should probably be reporting the income anyways.
How will I know if I am supposed to receive a 1099 from Paypal?
As the holder of your account, Paypal must follow the guidelines under IRC §6050W which states that they must issue a 1099 to any account that exceeds the following two thresholds: 1) US$20,000 in gross payment volume from sales of goods or services in a single year, and 2) 200 separate payments for goods or services in the same year. These rules differ from other 1099 reporting requirements for payments to non-corporations, so the above rules only apply to Paypal and other similar service providers.
Can I only report the amounts on the Form 1099s I received and not from other sales?
No; see the second question. The only difference between the amounts on the Form 1099 that you received and the amounts from the other sales is that the IRS has a record of your sales from the Form 1099 that was filed, but not necessarily so for the amounts not reported on a Form 1099.
Do sales that I conduct on Blowout and COMC count as taxable income?
Yes; any amounts, both monetary and other tangible property, that you receive in exchange for cards should be disclosed on your tax return. Your sales on COMC will be counted once you request the income to be transferred to your bank account less the 20% COMC cash-out fee.
If I trade cards, do I need to report anything to the IRS?
Chances are that if you trade cards for other cards on the B/S/T forum you will probably not need to report anything to the IRS as long as monetary value was not exchanged in the process. This falls under the rules of a like-kind exchange and is beyond the scope of this post. If you do a lot of this involving monetary compensation, you should probably discuss with your tax preparer; if you don't I would not worry about it.
Why am I being taxed on the amount of sales I have?
You aren't. If you are, you are doing it wrong and should probably seek professional advice. Chances are, if you are selling cards to help pay for purchasing other cards, you will have losses each year. While Form 1099 only reports gross sales that you received, it is up to you to report any costs associated with the sales. See below for what type of costs you can deduct in relation to your sales.
I sell cards to help offset the costs of busting wax (i.e. I'm not a brentandbecca); why do I need to be taxed on the sales?
First off, please read the previous question; secondly you should be taxed for the same reason you need to report the amount you received in interest from a bank for keeping your money in a savings account. The IRS contends that you benefited from infrastructure that the government provided, and you should remit a portion to the government for their services.
What kind of expenses can I deduct in relation to the cards I sell?
These expenses would be costs incurred in association with the listing and final value fees on eBay, Paypal fees, COMC fees, and shipping costs – both actual postage as well as envelopes, toploaders, etc. You are also allowed to deduct the cost that you incurred to initially acquire the card. This does not mean that you can deduct the cost of a box purchased from Blowout if you only sell a handful of cards from the box. You should allocate the cost of the box among all of the cards that came in the box.** Example: I purchase a box from Blowout for $100 shipped. If the box contains 100 cards, the cost per card is $1. I sell 15 cards for $30 on eBay. eBay charges me $3 in total fees and Paypal charges $1 in fees. It cost me $2 to ship the cards. In this example, the total cost of just the cards sold is $15 (15 cards * $1 per card). On your tax return, you would show $30 of sales, $15 of costs associated with the items you sold (also known as purchase costs), $4 of selling fees ($3 from eBay and $1 from Paypal), and $2 for shipping. In this example, you would only be taxed on $9 of net profits ($30 less the $15 purchase costs, $4 in selling fees, and $2 shipping). If you are an individual, all of this would be disclosed on Schedule C.
**There are other methods you can use to allocate the costs of the box among the cards; this would be a good discussion to have with your tax professional to avoid paying unnecessary taxes (keyword being avoid – see last sentence of question 2).
How should I account for expenses associated with COMC if I only report the income when I cash out?
My suggestion, and this is strictly my own personal opinion, is to treat any payments to COMC (through the "Add Funds" link in your portal) as an expense. This way, you will not need to track any and all grading fees, promotional fees, submission fees, cash-out fees, etc. This counts for only expenses that you pay out of the COMC portal. However, this means that any cash you transfer out of COMC will count as income. Other power sellers may have different suggestions, and I would be open to their opinion.
Can I deduct the cost of driving to the post office or other places to buy supplies?
In a way, yes. The IRS will allow you to take a mileage deduction for business trips. The business mileage deduction for 2016 is 54.0 cents per mile. If you elect to take this deduction, you forego all other expenses associated with the vehicle such as gas, insurance, maintenance, etc. It is far easier to take this deduction than to keep track of your business miles vs. total miles and factor in the total cost of the vehicle (excluding your car payments) based on the percentage. The business mileage deduction for 2017 is 53.5 cents per mile. You can document your trips by keeping a travel log. The log should contain the date of the trip, the beginning and ending mileage from your odometer, and the business purpose of the trip. If you commingled your business trip along with a stop at the grocery store or to pick up your kids, the full trip doesn't technically count as a business trip.
Can I deduct expenses associated with my computer, internet, office, etc.?
Chances are no. This is a gray area in taxes and one should take a conservative approach to deducting any expenses associated with the above. If you are a casual seller, chances are you will already be in a loss position and will not need to deduct these expenses. If you are an avid seller, you may want to consult a tax adviser if you have net income before these deductions. In most instances, you use the same computer and internet for recreation as you do for selling cards. If you do not have a separate area in your place of living and you do not adequately document the differences between what is business and what is for casual use, I would not advise you to tempt the IRS to audit you. A few years ago, the IRS started looking into individuals taking large deductions on these types of expenses on their Schedule Cs. Again, if you think you can, please consult with a tax professional.
The IRS has now released a home office deduction safe harbor for 2013 and future years. Safe harbor means that if you apply this method in determining your home office deduction (assuming you used the correct square footage allocation, the IRS will not contest the amount of the expense - for the most part). For 2013 and subsequent years, the Safe Harbor method will allow a person to expense $5 per square foot of qualified business use home office space up to 300 square feet. If you would like more information, talk to your tax advisor or you can read the actual Rev. Proc. 2013-13 issued by the IRS in regards to the Home Office Safe Harbor Method here: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/rp-13-13.pdf.
What can I do when I do not receive a receipt for my purchases?
Whenever possible, get a receipt. In absence of those, I would write your own receipts for your records and keep any other form of proof you can obtain that would also document the purchases.
What happens if I do not report the amount of sales I had during the year?
If you received a Form 1099, chances are you will receive a notice from the IRS stating that you owe taxes on the amount reported on the Form 1099 plus penalties and interest. It would then be up to you to prove that you had documentation of expenses associated with the income to reduce the amount of taxable income. By this time, the IRS will take a long look at your records and may disallow these expenses. If you did not receive a Form 1099, the IRS may still have some documentation showing that you should be reporting income; it is up to you whether you want to be in compliance or face possible felony charges.
What is the difference between treating my income as associated with a Hobby instead of a Business?
If you have net income during the reporting year (your sales were greater than your expenses) there is little difference (other than where you report your expense); you will be taxed on the net income. If you have losses during your reporting year (your expenses are greater than your sales) there are differences. If you treat this as a hobby, your expenses will be limited to the amount of sales you had (For example: I had $100 of sales and $200 of expenses; I can only deduct $100 of the expenses resulting in $0 of taxable income – I will not be allowed to recognize a $100 loss lowering my overall taxable income), and the expenses will be reported on your Schedule A under miscellaneous deductions subject to 2% of AGI (the number found on the bottom of page 1 of your Form 1040). If you treat this as a business, you would report your expenses on Schedule C, and you may be allowed to recognize the losses that were disallowed in the previous example. However, if the IRS deems that you are not legitimately seeking to make a profit, they can rule that your business is actually a hobby and disallow those losses. The general rule of thumb is that you need to show income or profits in at least 3 of the previous 5 consecutive tax periods. This rule is for unincorporated businesses only. If you feel like you are being hosed by the IRS, please consult your tax advisor.
What is a Schedule C and how do I prepare one?
Schedule C is used to report income that you received in association with an unincorporated business. If you purchase tax software, you can prepare this form yourself. Schedule C is usually not provided on the free online tax providers such as Turbo Tax. All you need to do is follow the rules on the following 11 pages of instructions: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i1040sc.pdf. If you can follow along, good for you; if you can't, please consult your tax adviser.
What do I do if I expect I will owe at least $1,000 (or $500 if incorporated) in taxes from all this additional income I am reporting?
If you, as an individual or unincorporated business, expect you will owe $1,000 in taxes above and beyond any withholding from your paychecks, you should make quarterly tax payments to the IRS using form 1040-ES. These payments are due 4/15, 6/15, 9/15, and 1/15. Before you make any payments, it's best to talk with a tax advisor as they can run through your projected income and deductions to limit any payments you may have to make. If you want some light reading on the subject, you can read the instructions for 2017 here: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-access/f...accessible.pdf.
If you are an incorporated business, and expect to owe at least $500 in taxes for the year, you can make quarterly tax payments via form 1120-W. These payments are due on 4/15, 6/15, 9/15, and 12/15. Before you make any payments, it's best to talk with a tax advisor as they can run through your projected income and deductions to limit any payments you may have to make. If you want some light reading on the subject, you can read the instructions for 2017 here: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i1120w.pdf.
I donated a bunch of cards to a local charity; can I count the Beckett BV as the amount of the contribution?
The IRS will allow you to deduct an amount based on what they call a "thrift shop" value. This is the price that you would expect to pay for your items if you found them on eBay, in a flea market, or other 2nd hand stores. Keep in mind that even if Beckett values each card from the 1987 Topps set at $0.05 a piece, they still value the complete set at around $10 which does not equal 5 cents a card. If you plan on recognizing more than $250 of donations on your contribution, you will need a receipt. The receipt should include the name of the charity, the date of contribution, and a description of the items donated. The receipt will not contain a value; it is up to you to determine that and have support in case of an audit. While that threshold is $250 per donation, not all donations in total, it is still best to always request a receipt.
What is the difference between an incorporated business and an unincorporated business?
An unincorporated business is a privately held business that is usually not associated with a state jurisdiction other than for personal income tax purposes. An incorporated business is one which has been registered to do business with a state jurisdiction and is subject to state and federal corporate rules. An unincorporated business generally reports income on the owners Form 1040 Schedule C; an incorporated business generally reports income on Form 1120.
What types of incorporated businesses are there, and what types of returns would I file for each?
Incorporated businesses have several options when it comes to the structure of the company. Each type of entity has its own unique tax structure and savings opportunities. The two most common types of incorporated businesses are a C corporation and a Limited Liability corporation, often referred to as an LLC. While a C corporation files its income tax return on a Form 1120, an LLC has several options depending on certain characteristics. An LLC that has one owner is known as a single-member LLC and would report its taxes on that individual's Schedule C on that individual's Form 1040, a multi-member LLC would file a partnership return on a Form 1065, and an LLC can also make a "check the box" election to be treated as a corporation and file a Form 1120; it is known as a "check the box" election because you physically check the box on a form to make the election - I'd say here that accountants are very creative, but this was probably developed by a lawyer. The advantage of a C corporation is that you can potentially limit the amount of taxes you would owe in a given year, but that gives rise to its disadvantage of you being taxed on any money you take out of the corporation through a distribution. An LLC has the advantage of tax free distributions (the distributions are considered returns of capital that have already been taxed), but all taxable income the LLC generates, either as a single-member (which shows up on your Schedule C) or multi-member LLC (which generates a Schedule K-1 that you must report on your Form 1040), is subject to self-employment tax; both the employee portion that you normally see withheld out of a paycheck you receive from a company, and the employer portion that you may not be aware of. An LLC that checks the box is treated as a corporation in all aspects for tax other than liability. Another less common type of incorporated business is an S corporation, thus called because it falls under sub-chapter S of the Internal Revenue Code - like I said earlier, very creative. An S corporation is almost like an LLC except for certain differences. The three most important differences are that an S corporation has limitations on ownership, it files its tax return on a Form 1120S, and the generated taxable income that it gives to the owners via a Schedule K-1 is not subject to self-employment taxes. What's the catch? An S corporation needs to have salaried employees which means you would be paying self-employment taxes directly to the government, both state and federal, directly instead of through your Form 1040 return. Before you decide, talk with your tax adviser, and they can better help you through this decision, and it is a very important decision.
What are the chances that I get audited by the IRS?
It depends. If you receive a Form 1099 and fail to report the income, your chances are high. If you don't, you may get away with it. Something you should be aware of is the IRS's statute of limitations. If you disclose your income to the IRS, the IRS generally has three years from the date the return is filed to change or audit your return. This only applies if you actually file a Schedule C. If you do not file the return, the statute of limitations will not apply as you have yet to file the Schedule C. This applies even if you filed your Form 1040. While Schedule C is filed with your Form 1040, it is considered a separate schedule with its own statute.
In the future, what can I do to help keep track of everything?
If you conduct a lot of sales and are highly organized, a simple excel spreadsheet would suffice. If not, you can keep all of your receipts and Paypal printouts and provide them to a tax advisor to tally for you (we really enjoy this, by the way). You can also purchase accounting software if you have a lot of sales; I mean a lot.
If I use a tax service, what should I provide?
You should provide them with a copy of any Form 1099s that you may have received along with any documentation, such as an excel spreadsheet, of other income and associated expenses. You should have this documentation anyways even if you prepare your own taxes in case of an IRS audit.
I'm thinking of going into the card business; what should I do?
First, good luck. Second, consult with a tax adviser. If you decide to incorporate your business, there are state fees and issues that you will need to deal with. If you decide to leave it unincorporated it is still advisable to consult with a tax adviser in order to better plan your business.
Should I be collecting sales tax on instate sales?
If you are an incorporated business, yes. Each state's law is different, but most require you to register and obtain an ID number to collect and remit sales tax. The good news is that this collection does not count as income, and the remittance to the state does not count as an expense. If you are an unincorporated business, the answer is maybe depending on your state; Texas does require a sole proprietorship to collect and remit sales tax, but that is as far as my knowledge goes. It is worth your time, if you have substantial sales, to Google your state along with the words "sales tax" and look for a link that takes you either to that state's Department of Taxation or Comptroller's Office to see if they require unincorporated businesses to comply. If you are treating your sales as a hobby, the answer is even more of a maybe. Some states have a "garage sale" rule where no sales tax needs to be collected, but I am unaware as to where the line is drawn between a garage sale and a hobby sale; it might be worth your while to contact one of the information hotlines on the sales tax website you look at to see if you may be required to collect sales tax. You can probably get away with asking generic questions so as not to have your name on file with the state.
Do I need to account for sales tax for sales done on COMC.com?
Probably not as these would not be considered instate sales.
How do I know what my state requirements are?
Each state is different. Most (I would assume all, but I haven't checked) have useful information on their Department of Taxation or Comptroller website. While I have prepared plenty of business state tax returns in my public accounting lifetime, I am not well versed in each and every state nuance. A local CPA would be a valuable source for any specific state questions that you have, as they should have plenty of expertise in the state they live and work in.
What do I do if I receive a call from someone saying they are from the IRS?
It's a scam. The IRS will only make initial contact through the mail. If you are so inclined, ask for a call back number and as much information on them as possible (such as a name they are using, even if it is not real), and then make an excuse to get off the phone. You can report this scam to the Treasury Department here: Contact: IRS Impersonation Scam Reporting - U.S. Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA). Never ever give out any personal information over the phone.
What do I do if I receive an email from the IRS?
It's a scam. The IRS will only make initial contact through the mail. If you receive an email, do not reply, and do not open any links or attachments. You may forward the email to email@example.com. After you forward the email, delete it.
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Good stuff...thank you for posting.
Good info, and nicely laid out for everyone to see. I have done taxes for a long time, and everything you said is pretty spot on. My best advice is to be pro-active like you stated. The IRS is actually very easy to work with if they can tell you are being honest and upfront and not trying to hide anything. On the other hand, if you want to hide your sales and such, be prepared. The IRS tone changes when they eventually find that out. And yes, it almost always comes back to bite the person in the butt. With the new sales tax laws and such that they want on internet sales, you better believe they will be looking. Again, be prepared if you choose to evade what you owe.
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Nice rundown. Only thing I'd add is regarding the 2% floor on expense deductions for hobby income. Depending on your AGI, that can be a fair amount that you owe tax on.
I no longer own any sports cards in case you find one of my old selling threads. Sorry.
I can add a little to this...
Beyond paypal's 1099 there is a form on the site that tracks all of your deposits, withdrawls, money sent, money collected, money used on eBay.. etc etc etc.. More or less an itemized shedule C for you without having to do it yourself. If you are like me and only use your paypal account for your Hobby (or business in my case).. then you should have no trouble with your deductions. I had a very high 1099 last year and didn't have to pay much in acutal $$$. Good luck to all.
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This should be stickied somewhere.
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Excellent summary, thanks.
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And postage when shipping it.
And mileage to and from the PO.
Plus more depending on the exact situations and how in-depth one wants to go.
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I am not looking forward to this....thank you for the guidelines!
Great post.
I have always wondered if the IRS would ever look at the cards I have as "assets" and try to tax them as such? If I didn't word this appropriately please let me know. I understand all the cost, expenses, profit, net loss/gain aspects of this post. But what I am wondering is if the cards themselves, the ones I'm keeping for my own personal collection, would ever be considered assets and therefore taxable in any way?
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You can deduct your shipping costs regardless of how you claim. It is an expense. I can say with 99.9% certainty that no one here charges EXACTLY what it costs to ship an item. Everyone likes to use nice easy numbers like $1.99, $2.99, etc. Then you have to factor in combined shipping. Because of this, the shipping fee you charge should be income and then you do all of the writeoffs from that. You are being charged fees on your shipping as well. It just makes it so much easier to lump all income together and all fees together. It would take you a year to break it down the other way if you didn't.
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An alternative method to the one described in the original post would be to allocate more of the cost to higher valued items. Let's use the same $100 box from Blowout that contains 100 cards. Each of these boxes is guaranteed to contain 4 hits. Past indications of this product have shown that hits sell for around $5 a card. We can allocate $20 of the $100 to these 4 hits and then prorate the remaining $80 of the box over the other 96 cards ($0.83/card). Later, when you sell the cards, you could allocate $5 of purchase costs to the hits and 83 cents to the base cards. As you can see, this can get very tedious very quickly.
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Good stuff -- I'll keep this one handy. This is the first year I've really done enough to justify reporting.
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I just printed my Payments sent and Payments received from the last year. I probably ended up spending more than I brought in, that's not good lol.
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Well after calculating and I mostly use this as a hobby but i do flip some cards for PC cards, when I factor in what I spent at the store this year I took a pretty decent loss.
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Great post. I used Turbo Tax for Small Businesses last year and that was an excellent program to do my taxes. It walks you step-by-step through a Schedule C.
HoustonCPA, once somebody establishes themselves as an unincorporated business on their federal taxes, won't the state soon find out and then ask the seller for sales tax from in-state sales? I am a registered sole proprietor in the state of Ohio so I collect and remit sales tax on all Ohio sales from eBay. I'd imagine though that many eBayers have not taken this step. Will the state ever catch up with these people and ask for back taxes from local sales where sales tax should have been collected?
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wouldn't another possible deduction be gas money driving to post office to ship items, driving to store to get shipping supplies, etc. ?
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