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Something a little "different" today, not Supers, not Pirates, not Cult TV - but rather Undersea Adventures!!
Unfortunately, I can't pass on my thoughts about the DeepWars rulebook as I don't actually have it yet.
However, I've had a good long "play" with the Fortune Hunters Deluxe Starter Set – I am in a position to give some thoughts.#
The Box contains – A 400 point starter warband (well, 405 points)
1 x Armored Dive Soldier (63)
1 x Heavy Support Trooper (77)
1 x Marie du Chaletet - Scientist of the Ethers (99)
1 x Anti-Ship Breaching Mech Construct (91)
1 x Recon Trooper (75)
The Box also comes with the game card for each miniature, and the requisite plastic bases. Each model also comes with a base insert in the same material as the parent model, and is "undersea" themed – the Fortune Hunters inserts fit the bases well, but not "exactly" – a little putty work can easily sort this however.
There's also supposed to be a way (according to the website – there is no mention of it on the Box) to get a hold of the free downloadable rulebook – that information is neither on the Box nor on the Website – the only thing I can assume is that if you buy direct, that link is supplied to you.
The packaging/presentation is quite nice overall, the box card sturdy and the colour printing bright and strong. HOWEVER, the "sticker" on the front wouldn't fill the casual buyer with confidence – it LOOKS ill thought out, like its either an afterthought or maybe something got screwed up along the way – I know I'm being picky here, but the first "bite" of any product on the shelf is with the eyes – and in this oh so competitive hobby of ours, if a potential buyer has any doubts – they can move onto a different product (of course to online shoppers and die-hards it makes no never mind LoL).
This is a nice touch, inside the box with the contents are a number of polystyrene popcorn packaging pieces, which I think are a really good solution to packing miniatures for sale. The Miniatures themselves are in strong stapled shut plastic bags, as are the Bases. The only thing I wasn't keen on here was the fact the Cards are loose inside the box, and whilst the polystyrene popcorn packaging pieces did their job protecting them – I could envisage of a scenario where they don't. The use of another plastic bag would prevent any chance of damage to the cards.
Right, enough with the Packaging – onto the Miniatures themselves.
The Armored Dive Soldier is a cracking sculpt, and was for the most part flash free – there is one problem however – where the Spear on his Gun meets the housing, the cast seemed very "thin" when I attempted to clean the gun arm it snapped off. A minor repair (but now the spear is a mm or so shorter LoL) but worth mentioning to others, to ensure they are a little more careful with the part.
The Heavy Support Trooper is another cracking sculpt, nothing super fancy – it does exactly what it says on the tin. He has heft, and looks like he could "do the business". This one was totally mold line and flash free.
Marie du Chaletet - Scientist of the Ethers. She was my least favourite sculpt till I got her in my hands. She is far nicer and more interesting in the flesh – and a worthy addition as a named character to the set. Again she was totally mold line and flash free.
The Recon Trooper is a Scuba Diver wearing an undersea "jet pack" (for want of a better term), the pose is a little "odd" so I can't see me ever owning more than one (he looks pretty awkward to convert to any satisfying degree) but as a single miniature, he's really nice. Again mold line and flash free – there is an issue where he fits into (onto?) his scenic base insert, it's not a brilliant fit with mine – I can only assume it's down to warping/shrinkage during the casting process – easily fixed with a little greenstuff though.
Lastly the Anti-Ship Breaching Mech Construct – unlike the other miniatures in the set which are metal, this is resin. The quality is good, just not as good as the metal casts in this set. In particular around the "thrusters" at the ass-end of the Construct. Theres a lot of extra material in and around there, when it's cleaned away (no mean feat, I recommend intermediate to advanced modelling skills here) there are "issues" with the casting, the thrusters and other parts of that area are somewhat malformed, fortunately it's a part of the model you don't look at a lot!
DeepWars has a LOT of promise, the ideas and concepts are cool – and the Miniatures are great. I just hope they can keep this game going, because it deserves a fair crack of the whip – and as with all new miniature games – only time will tell.
Wednesday, 14 November 2012
Something a little "different" today, not Supers, not Pirates, not Cult TV - but rather Undersea Adventures!!
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A prerogative of being a billionaire is the freedom to go anywhere, anytime. For decades, Julian H. Robertson, Jr., who founded Tiger Capital Management, in 1980, and turned an eight-million-dollar investment into a twenty-three-billion-dollar company, has had a car and driver at his disposal. Robertson returned capital to investors in 2000 but still runs Tiger as a private firm, and he remains the dean of American hedge-fund managers. He was recently named chairman of the private-equity firm Forstmann Little & Company, after the death of his close friend Theodore J. Forstmann. Forbes estimates Robertson's net worth at $2.4 billion. And, in contrast to disgraced managers like Bernard Madoff or Samuel Israel, Robertson has a reputation for honesty. He "cared about integrity and reputation," Katherine Burton wrote in her 2007 book, "Hedge Hunters." "Robertson focused on the ethics of corporate managers, their intelligence, and their integrity, both personal and in regard to their dedication to improving shareholder value."
During a typical workweek, Robertson's driver would transport him from his apartment on Central Park South to a ten-acre estate in Locust Valley, New York, to a summer rental in Southampton, to several Long Island golf clubs, and to his Park Avenue headquarters. For travel to his vacation retreat in Sun Valley, Idaho, to his estate in New Zealand, to golf outings in Ireland, and to other far-flung destinations, Robertson used a private plane that landed at and took off from Farmingdale, Long Island; Teterboro, New Jersey; and LaGuardia Airport. He could go where he liked, when he liked, but there was a catch.
Since New York City tax laws don't apply to people who are deemed to be nonresidents, even if they own a residence in the city and work there, Robertson was allowed to spend no more than half a year—a hundred and eighty-three days—in New York City. This exile was self-imposed. If he had paid New York City tax, which in the top bracket reaches a rate of 3.6 per cent of taxable income, he could have spent as much time in the city as he wished. In 1998 and 1999, when his wife, Josephine, was being treated for cancer in New York City, that is what he did.
But in 2000 Robertson was determined to stay outside the city for at least a hundred and eighty-two days, and thereby avoid New York City income tax. As a New York State Division of Tax Appeals tribunal subsequently put it, his focus intensified "as the year progressed and the number of remaining available days diminished."
This was nearly a full-time job. One of Robertson's assistants, Julie Depperschmidt, scheduled his appointments and maintained a contemporaneous computerized record of his whereabouts, carefully distinguishing between "NYC days" and "non NYC days." Different colored boxes indicated confirmed and anticipated non-New York City days. Whenever the combined number fell below a hundred and eighty-three, she advised him to add more non-New York City days to his schedule. She said that she reminded him "ad nauseam" about what he needed to do to reach a hundred and eighty-two non-New York City days.
Friday nights were particularly risky, since Robertson or his wife often had social events scheduled in the city. In order to "earn a tax day," as he put it, he usually left town on Friday before midnight, even if his wife stayed at the apartment. Robertson's driver had to be on alert: as long as they crossed the Queens border en route to Locust Valley by midnight, Robertson didn't have to "waste" a Saturday as a New York day. Even one minute of a day spent in the city counts as a day of residence. (Exceptions are made for people who are in transit from one destination outside the city to another—from Newark airport to Long Island, for example, or to LaGuardia for a flight.) Robertson said he never missed the midnight deadline, although when he couldn't get his driver or a limousine service in time he occasionally had to hail a cab. On one occasion, Robertson came back from a trip and found himself crossing into Manhattan at 11:45 P.M. That mistake cost him a full New York City day, which he could have avoided by whiling away fifteen minutes at the airport.
According to Depperschmidt's meticulous calculations, by the end of the calendar year 2000 Robertson had recorded a hundred and eighty-three New York City days, the exact number allowed by statute, and a number all but guaranteed to raise red flags, because it came so close to the line. Most people declaring nonresident status on their tax returns make sure to fall at least a week or so short, in order to minimize the chance of an audit. The Robertsons filed a New York State tax return claiming they were nonresidents of New York City that year, and the Division of Taxation launched what turned into a ten-year quest to collect New York City taxes.
In September of 2006, five years after the return was filed, the Division of Taxation announced its initial findings: Robertson had been outside the city on a hundred and seventy-nine days, meaning that there were just four days in dispute. Robertson appealed, and the case wound its way through the courts for four years. If he failed to demonstrate by "clear and convincing evidence" that he hadn't been in the city on even one of the disputed days, he would be deemed a resident and would owe New York City income tax for the year 2000. In his case, the sum amounted to $26,702,341, plus interest, which, given the New York City tax rate, suggests that Robertson had taxable income that year of seven hundred and thirty-two million dollars.
Tax rates on the rich have become a highly charged political issue. Warren Buffett helped launch a national debate last year when he disclosed, in a Times Op-Ed piece, that staff members working in his office paid a higher federal-tax rate than he did. (One of them was his secretary Debbie Bosanek.) He revealed that, on a taxable income of $39.8 million, he paid tax at a rate of 17.4 per cent. (Since taxable income is what's left after deductions, his percentage of adjusted gross income was no doubt even lower.) Mitt Romney, after resisting making his tax returns public, revealed that he paid 13.9 per cent of his 2010 adjusted gross income of $21.6 million in federal tax. Some of the wealthiest people in the country pay even less.
The Internal Revenue Service discloses detailed statistics for the four hundred highest-earning taxpayers in the country. In 2008, the most recent year available, those taxpayers had an average adjusted gross income of two hundred and seventy million dollars each. Thirty of them paid less than ten per cent in federal taxes, and a hundred and one paid between ten and fifteen per cent. On average, the group paid 18.1 per cent—a lower rate than taxpayers who earn between two hundred thousand and five hundred thousand dollars.
President Obama has seized on that fact, making tax fairness a central issue in his reëlection bid. The President has called for comprehensive tax reform and for specific proposals for a "Buffett Rule," which would raise tax rates on taxpayers earning more than a million dollars a year and end favorable tax treatment for dividend income and so-called "carried interest" earned by hedge-fund and private-equity managers.
Republicans don't defend the current tax code, either. Even a flat tax, whereby taxpayers at all income levels pay the same rate—a concept embraced in varying degrees by some candidates and advanced by the conservative Heritage Foundation—would likely raise rates on the ultra-wealthy. Romney has called for a twenty-per-cent across-the-board tax cut, while limiting some deductions. His plan was attacked by Rick Santorum as a disguised attempt to soak the rich. And most Republicans have insisted that any reform be revenue neutral and not a tax increase.
None of the proposals address the fact that rich people aren't taxed on certain income, either because it is exempt, as with interest on municipal bonds, or because they claim to be living outside the jurisdiction that is levying the tax. Relatively scant media attention has been paid to residency requirements, even though enormous revenue is at stake, as the Robertson case demonstrates. Tax audits and hearings are ordinarily confidential, but several published opinions, including the one eventually issued in Robertson's case, and related appeals reveal how some New Yorkers take advantage of the residency requirement.
Many states have such requirements. Relatively few cities levy personal income taxes, but the largest ones that do, besides New York City, are Baltimore, Cleveland, Denver, Detroit, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Portland, San Francisco, and St. Louis. The problem is especially acute for cities like New York, which are geographically close to nearby lower-tax jurisdictions.
People who want to avoid both New York State and New York City income taxes (not to mention additional levies on the self-employed, such as the New York City unincorporated-business tax) are permitted to own a residence and work in the city and the state but must maintain a primary residence outside the state—hence the popularity of communities like Greenwich and New Canaan, Connecticut, or Summit, New Jersey.
The United States imposes federal-tax liability on the worldwide income of any foreign citizen who owns or has a permanent residence in the United States and is in the country for more than a hundred and eighty-two days (one day less than is allowed by New York). This may explain the sale, in December of last year, of the penthouse apartment of the former Citigroup chairman Sanford Weill, at 15 Central Park West, for a record eighty-eight million dollars, to Ekaterina Rybolovleva, a twenty-two-year-old university student, rather than to her father, the Russian billionaire Dmitry Rybolovlev. For similar reasons, many purchases are in the names of trusts or corporations. But tax liability hasn't stopped other Russians from buying property in the United States. In the past three years, five Russians paid more than ten million dollars each for houses in Aspen, and one paid $25.5 million for a place near Miami Beach, according to Bloomberg News. The richest man in the world, the Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim, paid forty-four million dollars for a Manhattan town house. These buyers may have little cause for concern: the I.R.S. spends few resources tracking their whereabouts, and tax experts say that there has never been a reported case in which the I.R.S. alleged that a foreign property owner overstayed the limit.
The residency loophole provides an obvious financial motive to lie. One prominent tax lawyer told me that "cheating is rampant." According to New York State tax authorities, nonresidents pay about $4.7 billion a year in state taxes. The state audits approximately four thousand of these returns, and brings in about two hundred million dollars a year in delinquencies from people wrongly or fraudulently claiming nonresident status. New York nonresident tax returns ask taxpayers to check a box if they maintain a permanent residence in New York State or City. "Of course, we have no way of knowing how many people don't check the box who should," Robert Plattner, the deputy commissioner for tax policy, told me.
Most people who pay New York City income tax neither own nor can afford second or third homes that enable them to choose a lower tax residency while still enjoying all the benefits of living, working, doing business, earning income, and owning property in New York. Even if they did have the means, they'd be hard pressed to meet the hundred-and-eighty-three-day maximum, since most have jobs in the city that require them to be there more than half the year.
This limits the benefits of the policy to those with the flexibility or the power to dictate their working conditions—people like the prominent criminal-defense lawyer Thomas Puccio, perhaps best known for his successful defense of the socialite Claus von Bülow, who was charged with murdering his comatose wife, Martha (Sunny) von Bülow, in 1982. Puccio and his wife had a co-op apartment at 10 East Eighty-first Street. For 2003, he claimed that their primary residence was in Weston, Connecticut, and that he had spent only a hundred and fifteen days in New York State and City, thus qualifying as a nonresident. The Tax Division launched an audit and concluded that Puccio had demonstrated he was outside New York for eighty days. Puccio conceded that he had been in New York for a hundred and eleven days, leaving a hundred and seventy-four days in dispute.
Unlike Robertson, Puccio made little systematic effort to document his whereabouts. He relied largely on credit-card statements, travel records, docket entries for cases in which he appeared, and FedEx and E-ZPass toll charges. Puccio said that he was in Connecticut from January 13th to January 16th—four non-New York days. On January 13th, a Monday, his credit-card statement reflected a charge at a Westport, Connecticut, restaurant. But two days later the statement showed a charge of $201.19 at a New York City restaurant. Puccio testified that the restaurant kept his card on file and charged a quarterly minimum whether or not he was present.
Puccio conceded that he was in New York City on January 28th, 30th, and 31st. But he claimed that he was in Connecticut on Wednesday, January 29th. He testified that he never used cash, and, since there were no New York City charges, he must have been in Connecticut—even though there were no Connecticut charges, either.
The pattern continued throughout the year. If a charge appeared at a Connecticut establishment, it meant that Puccio was in Connecticut. If it was in New York, someone else had used his account—perhaps his housekeeper or his assistant. On February 18th, there were credit-card charges for a restaurant in New York City and a delivery fee from Bloomingdale's. Puccio said that he made "an assumption" that his wife had ordered something over the phone from the department store and that the restaurant often delivered food to his apartment for cleaning personnel or, sometimes, for his assistant.
Puccio often relied on court-docket entries as evidence that he was away from the city representing defendants. He stated that on January 16th he was in Stamford for a case. The court docket indicated that a memorandum of decision was filed that day, but there was no indication of any appearances by counsel. That same day, there was a charge from a New York City restaurant to Puccio's credit card.
Puccio said that he spent July 27th through July 31st in Philadelphia, where he represented a defendant at trial in federal court. The docket indicated that he was one of two attorneys representing the defendant, and that there were trial proceedings from July 28th through the 31st. However, there was no indication that Puccio was present. There was a credit-card charge at a New York City restaurant on July 30th.
Puccio knew that his testimony was under oath and was subject to penalties of perjury. Much of his testimony was vague: he had "no reason to believe" he was in New York on a particular day; he "assumed" he wasn't in New York. But the court appearances would seem to lend themselves to definitive proof. Presumably, the transcript of the proceedings in federal court in Philadelphia would establish whether Puccio was present, as would the testimony of his co-counsel. So would billing records in the various cases. But Puccio produced no such evidence. In tax-residency cases, the burden is on the taxpayer to establish his whereabouts, so the Tax Division didn't check the transcripts or produce them as evidence. Nor did the Tax Division or Puccio identify the parties to the case, so it's impossible to independently check who was present in the courtroom. (Puccio did not respond to messages left at his law office.)
Similarly, when attributing charges to his former law partner or to his law assistant, Puccio could have offered their corroborating testimony or affidavits. "Under the circumstances, it is reasonable to take the strongest possible negative inference from [Puccio's] failure to provide supporting evidence," the administrative law judge, Thomas C. Sacca, admonished, in effect dismissing much of Puccio's testimony as unreliable, if not false. Last year, Judge Sacca, after examining the evidence for all hundred and seventy-four disputed days, ruled that Puccio had been in New York on a hundred and nine of those days, for a total of two hundred and twenty days for the calendar year 2003—far exceeding the hundred-and-eighty-three-day maximum. Puccio therefore owed $271,382 in New York State and City personal income tax, plus interest and penalties.
Another notable case involved Martha Stewart. Long before she was convicted, in 2004, of obstructing justice and making false statements in an insider-trading investigation, Stewart claimed to be a nonresident New York taxpayer who lived on Turkey Hill Road South, in Westport, Connecticut, the site of many photo spreads in Martha Stewart Living. Although she conceded that she owned a large, shingled house and a guest cottage on Lily Pond Lane, in East Hampton, New York, and an apartment in Manhattan, she claimed that neither was a "permanent place of abode" as defined by the tax law, because both were undergoing extensive renovations and were uninhabitable during the years in question, 1991 and 1992.
For someone whose comings and goings were chronicled exhaustively, it's surprising that evidence of her whereabouts on any given day proved so elusive. Like Puccio, Stewart relied on credit-card charges, travel documents, and limousine receipts to prove her presence outside New York. But similar charges and documents generated in New York were inconclusive, she argued, because others used her car and driver, and her card was on file at many New York establishments. Daily itineraries indicating her presence in New York were also unreliable, because she often deviated from the written schedule. She testified that she rarely came to New York, because most of her friends lived in Greenwich, and that she never spent more than a day or two in East Hampton, and generally worked from her home in Westport.
Stewart also testified "emphatically," according to Judge Sacca, who presided at Stewart's hearing, that she hadn't appeared as a paid guest on the "Today" show, which is broadcast from NBC's Rockefeller Center studios, during the relevant year. But issues of Martha Stewart Living touted her frequent "Today" appearances. When confronted with the evidence, Stewart said that some episodes, such as the Thanksgiving and Christmas segments, were taped on location, at her home in Connecticut. She introduced no supporting evidence to that effect.
It should have been easy to resolve how often Stewart appeared in the "Today" show studio in a given year by consulting NBC's archives. Instead, her lawyers subsequently recanted her testimony about the "Today" show and dropped the claim that she hadn't been in the New York studio. Judge Sacca cited this as "another example of the lack of credible testimony" in her case.
Stewart's hearing wasn't until October, 1998, seven years after the events, and Judge Sacca pointed to the "difficulty inherent in relying solely upon an individual's memory," suggesting that she may have been mistaken or had forgotten rather than that she was lying about her whereabouts.
Then there was the New York State tax issue of whether Stewart maintained a "permanent place of abode" in the state for "substantially all" of a given tax year. The auditor agreed that her Manhattan apartment was undergoing renovation throughout 1992. Stewart claimed that the East Hampton house was also being renovated and was uninhabitable in 1992, and submitted invoices dating from 1990 and 1991 indicating that she spent $1.3 million on the property. She testified that renovations continued throughout 1992, and that the kitchen wasn't finished.
But the Town of East Hampton issued a certificate of occupancy in 1991, and in a questionnaire that she signed before a notary Stewart said she moved into the house during the summer of 1991. Jacket copy for books she published in 1991 and 1992 stated that "Mrs. Stewart lives in Connecticut and New York, and is presently creating a new garden on Long Island"; and "Mrs. Stewart lives in Connecticut in a Federal farmhouse and on Long Island in a shingled Queen Anne-style house she has recently restored and renovated." In the November/December, 1991, issue of her magazine, Stewart referred to "my new home by the seashore, a shingled rambler with numerous mantels, polished fir floors, and white walls and woodwork." Accompanying photographs suggested that the "property was habitable and furnished, and . . . in use as a residence," according to Judge Sacca. (For another photo shoot, Stewart had claimed that furniture was brought in temporarily.) Another issue featured a six-page photo spread and article on the adjacent cottage, indicating that her daughter, Alexis, lived there. Judge Sacca concluded that the cottage appeared to be "well furnished and 'lived-in,' " notwithstanding Stewart's testimony that it was uninhabitable and her daughter had to rent an apartment while in East Hampton.
Beginning in July, 1991, Stewart subscribed to cable TV at the Lily Pond Lane address. Asked about this, she said that workmen needed to have cable installed in order to test the home's stereo and audiovisual system. Judge Sacca wondered why it was necessary to subscribe to "Family Plus Cable, HBO, Showtime, Disney, MSG and Sports Channel" simply to test the audiovisual system. He ruled that Stewart "failed to establish by clear and convincing evidence that she did not maintain a permanent place of abode in New York State for substantially all of 1992," and affirmed a tax deficiency of $221,677.82, plus penalties and interest. (A publicist said that Stewart wouldn't comment on the tax cases or her testimony.)
Neither Puccio nor Stewart was accused of making any false statements or was referred to any other agency for further investigation. According to New York tax authorities, people are rarely charged with perjury or making false statements in a residency audit. "Our job is to collect revenue and administer the tax laws," Dan Smirlock, a former New York deputy tax commissioner, said. "We do a lot of criminal referrals for tax evasion to district attorneys. But for perjury the proof is so difficult. It doesn't seem to be a high priority."
Like the residency requirement, many provisions in the existing tax laws provide breaks that only the very wealthy can take advantage of. Although the top four hundred taxpayers account for only a sliver of all taxpayers, I.R.S. data show that they collect almost five per cent of total dividend income reported by all taxpayers. They reap an even bigger percentage of total capital gains—thirteen per cent, according to the I.R.S. Powerful interests support the status quo, and have lobbied heavily to preserve such breaks, arguing that, even if they do benefit the wealthy, they also promote investment and help support the broad economy.
But the argument for residency exemptions has rested almost entirely on appeals to fairness: that nonresidents shouldn't have to pay for services that they aren't physically present to take advantage of. That proposition is hardly self-evident. "We provide the environment for you to make money," Smirlock told me. "We protect your earnings. We keep thieves off the street. We collect your garbage. You get your electricity." He might also have added that those services enhance the value of the real estate that nonresidents own and profit from, even if they're not spending much time in New York.
All of which raises the question: Why exempt anyone who works and earns money in New York City, even if he's physically present fewer than a hundred and eighty-three days? Why not tax people who make their income at Manhattan-based hedge funds, no matter how many days they spend in the city? Such a policy would eliminate the need for compulsive day-counting, not to mention the bureaucracy and costs necessary to document it, as well as the incentive for cheating. Fred Feingold, whose Manhattan law firm, Feingold & Alpert, specializes in complex tax matters and has represented Julian Robertson, among others, said, "It takes a significant amount of time for an assistant to keep the records."
There once was such a law. People who worked in New York City were subject to New York City tax on what they earned in the city no matter how many days they spent there. New York City taxes are set by the state Legislature, and suburban lawmakers, many of whose constituents commute and are major campaign donors, lobbied to repeal the tax for nonresidents and succeeded in 1999, over the vehement protests of city officials. Periodic efforts to restore the tax have failed. Powerful New York City real-estate interests have opposed any changes, arguing that it would hurt demand for apartments and second homes in the city. And wealthy bankers and hedge-fund managers have threatened to move their offices out of New York. None of these arguments have any bearing on the fairness of the existing tax policy.
Although Feingold has represented scores of clients accused of misstating their residency status, he is ambivalent about the provision. The existing law encourages people to own real estate in New York and to spend time and money there. "We don't want to chase people away," he said. On the other hand, "Let's face it, it's only the rich who can afford New York City pieds-à-terre."
In Julian Robertson's case, with nearly twenty-seven million dollars in tax revenue at stake, Robertson had to show that he was outside New York City for all of the four disputed days in 2000: April 15th, July 23rd, July 31st, and November 16th. April 15th looked promising to the Tax Division. But Robertson, who valued his reputation for probity, was determined to prevail. On Thursday, April 13th, Josephine Robertson had flown back to New York City after visiting her mother in San Antonio. She met Robertson and they spent the evening together. She spent Friday night there, and joined Robertson for a round of golf at Deepdale Golf Club, on Long Island, on Saturday. Robertson said he'd left the city on Friday and spent the night in Locust Valley before meeting his wife at the club the next day, but he had no proof. The Tax Division argued that it was implausible that Robertson would have left his wife alone in the city on a Friday night simply to avoid triggering a New York City tax day.
Robertson testified that he had indeed left on Friday. Josephine added that she was "happy" to have him "out of her hair" while she packed for an extended trip to Australia. And Robertson said he always left New York City on Friday if he planned to spend the weekend in Locust Valley. Had he not done so on April 14th, it would have been the only such instance during the year.
On July 23rd, Robertson and a group that included his sons Spencer and Alex and his friend Payson Coleman returned from a golf outing in Ireland, landing at 9:15 P.M. at LaGuardia Airport. The next morning, Robertson was at work in Manhattan, and the Tax Division argued it was implausible that Robertson would have gone from LaGuardia to Locust Valley and then back to Manhattan early the next morning, rather than simply joining his wife at the Manhattan apartment. But Coleman testified that he shared a ride from the airport to Locust Valley with Robertson, and a phone call to Robertson's car at 6:59 A.M. the next day suggests that he was en route to Manhattan.
On July 31st, Robertson's calendar indicated an "investment staff meeting" at Tiger Management headquarters, in Manhattan. But it was the third day (and first weekday) of Robertson's annual summer stay in Southampton. Phone records showed several lengthy calls between Robertson's summer house and the Manhattan office, and he testified that he had communicated with the office by phone.
On November 16th, a Thursday, Robertson was being honored by the University of Virginia at the dedication of the Julian Robertson Capital Markets trading room, on the campus in Charlottesville. He and Josephine and several friends flew in his plane from LaGuardia, leaving at 2:20 P.M. The Tax Division contended that Robertson must have spent the previous night, November 15th, at his Manhattan apartment with his wife. But he testified that he'd left New York City and spent the night in Locust Valley, in order to avoid adding a tax day. He had no proof of his whereabouts. Two of his companions—both were employees of Tiger Management who considered Robertson a mentor—buttressed his testimony by recalling that Mrs. Robertson arrived at the airport first, in a hired car, and that Robertson followed, in a separate car, suggesting that they had embarked from different locations.
The precise burden of proof in such cases, usually referred to as "clear and convincing" evidence, remains notoriously inexact. But, in sharp contrast to the situations in the Puccio and the Stewart cases, Robertson's reputation for integrity and the care with which he reported his locations weighed considerably. The judges noted that on at least two occasions—once when Robertson crossed into Manhattan at 11:45 P.M., and once when he left Southampton for a previously unscheduled medical visit in New York City and returned the same day—he instructed Julie Depperschmidt to record the days as New York City days, even though there was no way that she would have known that he was in the city, and little likelihood that the tax authorities would have, either. "At a minimum these circumstances, confirmed by Depperschmidt in testimony, speak to the integrity and regularity of the process by which petitioner sought to track and account for his days within and without New York City," the tribunal noted.
In a divided opinion, issued in September, 2010, the tribunal reversed the finding of a tax deficiency and ruled for Robertson on all four days. "It is, of course, possible" that Robertson "was physically present in New York City on any (or all) of the four disputed days," the administrative law judge had said in his earlier opinion. Nonetheless, the majority concluded that the "most likely actual fact" was that Robertson was not present, a finding that met the standard for clear and convincing evidence. Under New York law, the Tax Division can't appeal a tribunal decision in favor of the taxpayer.
Robertson's lawyer, Fred Feingold, said that his client fought the case largely as a matter of principle: "He's a man of great integrity, and some of the questioning basically called him a liar. He was angry." (Robertson declined to comment.)
Also working in Robertson's favor may have been his willingness to pay New York City taxes during the two years he stayed by his wife's side during her cancer treatments. Based on his liability for the year 2000, that act of loyalty cost him some twenty-seven million dollars in additional tax liability for each year. Josephine Robertson lost her battle with cancer in 2010. The month before she died, she and her husband gave twenty-seven million dollars to the New York Stem Cell Foundation, for cancer research. ♦

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The Weird and Wonderful names of Star WarsA promotional tie-in for Solo: A Star Wars Story has introduced us to some great new characters we can expect to see, including the fantastically monickered Therm Scissorpunch, a crustacean-like alien with huge lobster claws for hands.
But despite being derided as the dumbest name in Star Wars, Therm Scissorpunch is actually quite in-keeping with tradition if you only look a little.
First up is everybody's favourite death stick dealer: Elan Sleazebaggano frequented the clubs of Coruscant before he left to rethink his life in Attack of the Clones. Although later retconned to Sel'Sabagno, Sleazebaggano is typical of the tongue-in-cheek naming convention we often see with background characters in Star Wars.
Did you ever hear the tragedy of Notluwiski Papanoida? This background character appears in Revenge of the Sith in the corridors of the theatre. The name Notluwiski isn't too bad until you realise who the actor is: it's a cameo by George Lucas.
Sith names also seem to be chosen for their thinly veiled meanings. Darth Maul was trained to be a weapon, and was named after one. Sidious has an unavoidable similarity to the word "insidious", which means to act in a subtle but harmful way; much like how Palpatine chips away at the old Republic. Even Plagueis has connotations of ill intent.
In The Clone Wars animated series, Count Dooku takes a secret apprentice with the not too subtle name of Savage Opress. There are no prizes for guessing what his endgame is.
It would be easy to see these seemingly ridiculous names as a feature of modern Star Wars movies, but they are present in the classic Star Wars trilogy too.
Return of the Jedi is full of interesting characters, like the elephant-like Ephant Mon, Droopy McCool of the Max Reebo band, and let's not forget Jabba the Hutt's jester Salacious B Crumb. And if individual characters aren't enough for you you could always speak to Admiral Akbar, a member of the aquatic Mon Calamari species.
Perhaps Starkiller was a bit too on-the-nose for the boy who destroys the Death Star, but these other names do make you wonder why they bothered to change it to Skywalker!
We eagerly await the release of Therm Scissorpunch: A Star Wars Story.
In the meantime, Solo: A Star Wars Story debuts on 25 May 2018 in the US and 24 May in the UK.
Untitled Cassian Andor live-action seriesSo it looks like the new Disney streaming service (creatively named Disney+) will be adding a second live-action Star Wars show to its lineup.
Joining the in-production The Mandalorian will be a series focusing on Rogue One's Cassian Andor. (So obviously this is a prequel).
Having sort of a SW spy thriller sounds like it could have good potential. Plus there is the possibility of more K-2/Alan Tudyk. So I'M IN.
Star Wars - ResistanceJust wondering if anyone watched (the premiere was Monday night on the Disney Channel; I haven't had a chance to see it yet myself) or is planning on watching?
I know it's getting a lot of negative fan feedback because it's a "kids' show". (Though it is strange it's on at 10 pm.) But come on, it's not like the rest of SW is all mature adult stuff.
Or for the anime style. But I think it's kind of refreshing, to be honest, sets it apart from Clone Wars and Rebels.
Anyway, here is the link to the StarWars.com page.
And a couple trailers.
I admit, when it was first announced, I was on the fence about it. Being a different animation style I'm used to. (Which is silly).
But then I realized, heck, it's Star Wars, I know I'm gonna watch it anyways.
Boba: a Star Wars StorySo it's been confirmed, per THR:
And a million fanboys lost their minds.
Now I suppose it's speculation time... Time period? Casting Boba? And will this be one of the other films Alden has signed on to play Han in?
Do you want to see what he was up to pre-ANH? Or perhaps, have Disney rescue him from the sarlacc ala the Legends/EU and do something post-ROTJ?
Bring Temuera back?
Dun dun dun...


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Secretary of State Hillary Clinton departed Friday for a global diplomacy tour, which will see her travel to Europe and Russia to discuss Iran, Afghanistan and weapons control with foreign nations.
Clinton will visit Switzerland, Britain, Ireland and Russia during the five-day trip. Much of the discussion between Clinton and the world leaders she'll meet with is expected to revolve around pushing for harsh sanctions against Iran and drumming up support for U.S. efforts in Afghanistan, aides said.
Clinton's first stop is Zurich, Switzerland, where she will witness the signing of a pact designed to improve relations between rivals Turkey and Armenia. She'll then move to Dublin and Belfast, attempting to moderate religious tension in Northern Ireland and improve British-Irish communication.
She'll visit London on Sunday, meeting with British Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Foreign Secretary David Miliband. In Moscow, her last stop, Clinton is expected to push Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov for penalties against Iran if it refuses to suspend its uranium enrichment progress.
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Chanel Cruise collections are always shown in a beautiful vacation locales from Miami to Venice. For the upcoming 2010 Chanel Cruise show, Karl Lagerfeld is presenting the collection in France's St. Tropez. Situated in the French Riviera, St. Tropez is a glamorous vacation destination that's a "playground to jetsetters, fashion models, and millionaires." (Wikipedia) Brigitte Bardot used to spend quite some time there and I wonder if she will inspire any part of the collection.
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Karl Lagerfeld was in St. Tropez recently shooting the Chanel Cruise 2010 film to accompany the launch of the collection. The cast includes actors "Elisa Sednaoui and Pascal Greggory in the leading roles alongside Jean-Roch, as well as models closely related to the House of Chanel: Freja Beha, Jake Davies, Magdalena Frackowiak, Baptiste Giabiconi, Sébastien Jondeau, Karolina Kurkova, Abbey Lee, Leigh Lezark and Heidi Mount." (Chanel News)
Within recent seasons, Karl has added films to his repertoire to launch collections. I think they do a wonderful job of bringing the collection and inspiration to life and I can't wait to see this! Stay tuned for the 11th! For more behind the scenes images taken by actor Pascal Greggory, visit the Chanel News photo gallery.


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We are using some open source libraries in our projects. Sometimes there are some issues found in some of them (most likely library bugs, but it may also be a wrong usage from our side, especially when sometimes documentation is not exactly 100 % complete). As the libraries are often quite complex, debugging them to pinpoint the source of the problem is sometimes quite hard. Can you help me to summarize what other options are there and how to exactly proceed with them?
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In 1987, a gifted actor riding high on a string of well received films and a hit TV series set out on a path that would, so the plan went, push his career into the stratosphere. Assembling a crack team of musicians in an LA studio, the actor started work on a debut album intended to cement his burgeoning stardom and demonstrate to the world that he was more than a mere actor. He was an Artist - a renaissance man, unconstrained by expectation and free to turn his hand to any number of disciplines with one pure aim - the honest investigation of the human condition.
That actor was Bruce Willis, and the album, The Return of Bruno, was not quite the triumph he'd hoped for. It was, to be frank, balls; a mediocre selection of insipid pop/soul covers largely remembered as a joke.
Bruce wasn't the first or last actor to try to use his thespian achievements as a shortcut to musical success - but the results are frequently similar. Dogstar, for instance, achieved some notoriety thanks to having Keanu Reeves on bass, but at Glastonbury 1999 an unimpressed crowd demonstrated their views by pelting the band with rotten fruit. Then there's Jared Leto and the woeful 30 Seconds to Mars, or Juliette Lewis, high on Scientology and over-confidence yet seriously lacking in talent, taste or ability. These acts often make a splash early on thanks to celebrity cachet, but the music tends to be, at best, safe and unimaginative, at worst, Russell Crowe rhyming "moon" and "spoon" while singing with his eyes closed.
With that in mind, it's with a degree of trepidation that one approaches The Goldberg Sisters - musical pseudonym of Adam Goldberg, best known for roles in _Dazed and Confused, Friends, Saving Private Ryan_ and Entourage. However, it quickly becomes apparent that this, his second album, is more than just fame-hungry ego tripping - Goldberg is not Bruce Willis, and for that we can all be thankful.
Under previous stage name LANDy, Goldberg's 2009 album _Eros and Omissions_, recorded over a six year period and featuring heavy input from Stephen Drozd of the Flaming Lips, won praise for its 'moody atmospheric dream pop' and what Vanity Fair described as a 'lush, moody John Lennon vibe'. The Goldberg Sisters has been written, recorded and released over a much briefer period, and ploughs similar furrows - there's frequent flashes of late-era Beatles, but a closer comparison is mid Nineties Mercury Rev, with whom this shares a shambling, laid back, lysergic mood, and a cautious but persistent approach to experimentation.
The shorter production time of this album is perhaps reflected in the lack of variety. Of these ten songs, pretty much all of them are piano-or-guitar-led lamentations that veer conservatively in tone from vaguely melancholy to vaguely upbeat (more of the former than the latter). There's also far more filler than is justifiable in a record of this length - yet amid some over-long, unimaginative tracks there's serious song writing talent on display.
'Erik Erikson' brings to mind an acoustic Sonic Youth at their most accessible; first single 'Shush/Ooh La La', the brief and charmingly weird 'You're Beautiful When You Die' and closer 'The Heart Grows Fonder' merit inclusion on any compilation that set out to demonstrate that sometimes second-jobbing actors can surprise you with their musical talents.
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An award-winning beachfront resort that takes you on a true tropical Cebuano getaway
If there's a plush yet humble means to have a memorable vacation, the Crimson way is it. A combination of every must-have for a packed vacation and an authentic Cebuano experience, Crimson Resort and Spa is definitely one to stake out during your next visit to Cebu.
Right from picking us up at the airport, we already felt the warm hospitality offered by their staff. And it only got better after that. We were then served with a nice, cold iced tea with mango, Cebuano-style before being ushered to our villa on our own gem cart! From the get-go, we experienced the tropical touches of this award-winning resort, and these got us totally excited.
The resort provides a scenic view of the sea and palm trees that made us feel like we were far away from the city (but it's actually just a quick drive from the airport!), while the villas' native and earthy tones gave us a first feel of what an amazing true tropical Cebuano getaway we were in for. Despite the feeling of being entirely isolated, all the conveniences expected in any luxury vacation were present for our overall comfort, from basic necessities and wellness services to outstanding food and great entertainment for all ages. Read the rest of our Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan hotel review to know more about this award-winning beachfront resort in Cebu.
Deluxe Room
With a choice of King or Twin Bed, the 36 sqm room provides a spacious area for a maximum of three adults or two adults with two kids under 12. While modest, it manages to incorporate style through its chic bed chambers and accessibility through an adjustable wooden shutter separating the bedroom and bathroom.
Deluxe Garden Room
Want a peaceful, romantic stay for you and your loved one? The 44 sqm Deluxe Garden Room is ideal for you! Whatever you choose to do, from cosying up on your comfy bed to sinking into your elegant bathtub with views to your own pocket garden, every corner of this room is guaranteed to make your stay extra special.
Private Pool Villa
Having your own private space where you can both sleep in and have a fun come few and far in between these days, but it's exactly what this 115 sqm accommodation offers. It can be a spacious escape for a romantic duo or a cosy area for entertaining. A walled patio surrounds your own swimming pool, while a DVD Entertainment Center and pull-out sleeper sit right in the living room, giving you an opportunity to enjoy your Cebu vacation with a bit of company.
Beach Villa
Also at 115 sqm, the Beach Villa opens up more opportunities for you to enjoy your own exclusive space but with a taste of what nature has to offer. Apart from being close to the beach, the room is a sight to behold. The open-plan bathroom with granite countertop sinks, a bathtub, and a rain shower, are private comforts you'll love. And your private swimming pool and fashionable living room make you bask in the luxe life.
Beach Casita
With only two of these 115 sqm casitas available, guests can definitely get the ultimate VIP treatment here. The walls are highlighted by teak, maple wood, and burnt orange giving the luxurious room a raw yet refined rustic beach vibe. The bedroom is fitted with wide glass windows and doors through which you can relish the breathtaking views of the ocean. If you'd rather enjoy the view au naturel, you can cosy up on the private patio and garden to catch some rays.
Ocean Villa
Think unblocked ocean views from your private terrace, and that's exactly what you will get from this spacious 115 sqm Ocean Villa. Accentuated with hues of soft creams, mahogany, and tangerine, this villa will certainly set the mood right, whether you're with family or friends. In addition, it has its own luscious bathroom with two counter top sinks and a bathtub to up the elegant factor.
Enjoy an exclusive time at the private beach
Whether you're coming for a wedding ceremony, have an intimate dinner planned with your partner, or want to get active beachside with your group, Crimson's private beach cove is all set to welcome you. Get comfy on the sandy shores while watching nature all around you display its effortless magic.
Get pampered in an award-winning spa
Crimson's rooms, services, and amenities are all designed to give guests a fun yet stress-free time. But, why not take things up a notch and go for the ultimate relaxation splurge at the spa? Aum Spa at Crimson can make you forget all your city stressors. Awarded the Philippines' Best Resort Spa by the World Luxury Spa Awards, it features a sauna, steam room, outdoor jacuzzi, and dedicated relaxation room. Some of their standout services are Jet Lag Re-Emergence and the Galas Bath.
Laze away or get energised at the infinity pool
Facing the famed Mactan waters, Crimson's infinity pool makes for a perfect afternoon chill while captivated by a heart-stopping view. If you're up for more activity, you can opt to join the resort's aquatic fitness activities, like water aerobics and their foam party hosted every Saturday where you can mingle with other guests.
Let your kids enjoy their youth at a play den made just for them!
If you thought the resort only caters to adults, Crimson proves you wrong with Crimzone, an indoor and outdoor play area where your children can be their playful selves. While they're at it, you may lounge around the Crimzone pool area sipping drinks or getting tanned. Then, admire how the resort becomes dramatically lit in the evening
Stay in shape at their fitness centre
While the resort encourages you to design your own stay, even if it means just whiling away your time at the pool area, its state-of-the-art gym will motivate you to squeeze in a revitalising workout during your vacay. It is equipped with treadmills with headsets, cross-training machines, as well as strength-training and core work areas for an inspired but luxe sweat session.
Marine reserve
In addition to the fun features offered at the shore, Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan also has its own marine reserve that is home to a number of marine species. You can go snorkelling in those waters for an up close and personal encounter with the amazing sea critters.
Water-based group exercises
Perfect for an afternoon activity, the resort hosts a water zumba and a hydro-aerobics session held everyday at both their infinity and Crimzone pool.
Caveman's Pit
On two days of each week, the resort preps an open-pit grill at the resort's beachfront where top chefs show off their skills as they prepare grilled, stewed, or smoked delicacies just for you.
Daily list of activities
With several activities to choose from just inside the resort, Crimson makes sure to help guests plan their perfect stay in the property by delivering a list of activities right to their doorstep every day!
A romantic evening dance
Injecting a bit of romance into the resort equation, couples can join the resort's evening dance as night sets in. This seaside evening dance pays tribute to the old tradition where families and wives of fisher folks gather by the seaside to welcome them back and reunite after a day's work out in the sea.
Azure Beach Club treats
Every Saturday from 11am to 4.30pm, Crimson's very own Azure Beach Club hosts a weekly event called FOAM that gives the guests a chance to pig out in a buffet brunch and wild it out with a foam party at the resort's infinity pool.
Stay in your room of choice and enjoy buffet breakfast for 2 adults and 2 kids 12 years old and below; welcome drinks upon arrival and other fantastic benefits.
For Villa bookings, accommodation rate is for three adults. Use promo code "LOCAL".
Let the rise and fall of the tides and the hues of the sky be the stage of your romantic escape to Mactan Island.
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Discover a blissful 4-day, 3-night holiday in Mactan island, pampered by the most soothing hands carrying out time-tested rituals to relax and calm your senses. Surrounded by lush greens and lapping turquoise waters, surrender to a tropical getaway that will allow you to emerge rejuvenated and energized.
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As it continues to gain more prominence nowadays, Cebu is now more easily accessible to all tourists from many parts of the country or even from other countries.
Via Air - Mactan Cebu International Airport has direct domestic daily flights from major cities of the Philippines and scheduled international flights from countries like Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Taiwan and Korea.
Via Sea - Cebu Port also has several trips to and from islands such as Bohol, Leyte, Samar, Cagayan de Oro, and even from the capital city of Manila.
Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan is located in Seascapes Resort Town, Soong, Lapu-Lapu City. From Mactan-Cebu International Airport, it is just a 20-minute drive away. The resort offers shuttle service for arriving and departing tourists which can be availed by simply informing the staff beforehand. From Cebu City, the resort may be accessed most efficiently by hailing a taxi or booking a Grab or Uber.
Cebu has been a go-to destination for tourists not just for its first-class resorts, but also because of its diverse options and activities that go well for all kinds of travellers. For nature and animal lovers, you can explore both the Olango Island Wildlife Sanctuary and the Nalusuan Marine Sanctuary, just 20 and 30 minutes away from Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan respectively. For shopaholics, you can head over to the premier shopping malls of the city such as SM Seaside City Cebu, Ayala Center, and Parkmall Cebu, to name a few. These can be accessed easily by hopping aboard the resort's city shuttle.
For history lovers, the Mactan Shrine is one of the top spots to visit. It is home to the famous Lapu-Lapu Monument and is also a mere 10-minute drive from the resort. After that, make your way to the oldest Roman Catholic church in the country, the 452-year-old Basilica del Sto. Niño. These are just some of the places worth visiting nearby. You can freely consult the friendly staff of Crimson Resort and Spa for more information about the city, and they can surely help you plan your Cebu immersion.


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2010-11: Skated in all 37 games at center as a sophomore...Tied for the tea m lead in points with 30...Collected a team-high 21 assists to go with nine scores...Named the Atlantic Hockey Co-Player of the Week for the week ending February 27 having score twice and picking up two assists in the regular season 5-1 win over Army (2/20)...Recorded a season-high three assists in a 4-4 tie at #19 Robert Morris (11/12)...Scored and marked an assist in a 4-4 tie at Army (11/20)...Registered a point in five-straight games between January 25 and February 5 on two goals and five helpers, including a goal and an assist in a 6-3 win at Bentley (2/4)...Tallied a pair of assists in 6-3 comeback win at Bentley (3/5) in the AHA First Round.
2009-10: Scored first career goal 10/27 in 5-3 win against AIC...Registered first career multi-goal game scoring twice at Army 12/5...Won Atlantic Hockey Rookie of the Week 2/22 after scoring twice, including game-winning goal, in 3-1 win against Holy Cross on 2/19 and recording three assists night in 5-3 win at Holy Cross 2/20...Named Atlantic Hockey Rookie of the Month for February after registering four goals and six assists for ten points in the month...Named to Atlantic Hockey All-Rookie team, leading all AHA freshmen with 33 points on 14 goals and 19 assists...Named to SHU All-Freshmen Team and to Dean's List.
Before SHU: Skated for the Portage Terriers of the MJHL from 2006-09…Scored at least 80 points in every season as a junior…Notched 93 total points on 46 goals and 47 assists in 2008-09 while playing just 49 games…Finished his junior career with 113 goals and 148 assists for 261 points…Named the top junior hockey player in Canada in 2009…Appeared in the MJHL All-Star game three times and won the Fan Appreciation Award…Selected playoff MVP in 2007-08 tallying 25 points in the post season…Won back-to-back league championships in 2007-08 and 2008-09…Class valedictorian in high school.


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5. Tie! BANDC Red Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC Card Storage holder case and Zhanmai 140 Pieces Zip Ties Nylon Cable Ties Marker Ties, Self-Locking Cord Power Making Label Mark Tags, 6 Inches Length, 7 Colors. If your New Year's resolution involves becoming more organized, I'd suggest either or both the Micro SD Card Storage holder case and the Zhanmai Color-coding Zip Ties. Very few things make me feel more adult than clean cable management and otherwise organizing my area. These do that! And if you've a 3d printer, you could probably make these things for (almost) free! Ditto the ShellKingdom Cable Management Boxes which didn't make the cut because, while they do the job, they're overpriced, what with just being boxes and all.
4. KidKusion Jumbo Edge Cushion, Black. Items such as the Gimars Memory Foam Set Keyboard Wrist Rest Pad & Mouse Wrist Rest Support weren't working for me. They'd slide around or they wouldn't cover enough space and they did nothing to protect my wrists from the sharp corners of my favorite 2016 purchase, the Ergotron Workfit-D Sit-Stand Desk (24-271-928). Off-label use of of the KidKusion does everything other wrist rests failed to!
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Syrian activists say a top rebel military leader has been wounded and possibly killed by a bomb stuck to his car.
The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said Monday the blast targeted Col. Riad al-Asaad during a visit to the town of Mayadeen in eastern Syria.
Col. Riad al-Assad is a prominent army defector army who became head of the Free Syrian Army, an umbrella group that tried to gather rebel fighters under a unified command. But al-Asaad became little more than a figurehead and his group has been superseded by the Office of the Chiefs of Staff, associated with the opposition Syrian National Coalition. The Observatory reported conflicting reports on al-Asaad's fate, with some saying he had been killed and others saying he lost a leg.
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My hands are small - I don't mean to spill my milk
My Legs are short - Please slow down so I can keep up with you.
Don't slap my hands when I touch something bright and pretty - I don't
My feelings are tender - Don't nag me all day; let me make mistakes
without feeling stupid.
Don't expect the bed I make or the picture I draw to be perfect - Just
love me for trying.
Remember I am a child, not a small adult - Sometimes I don't understand
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I love you so much - Please love me just for being me; not just for the
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Littleton 3-year-old: "Daddy put mommy by a tree"
Geoffrey Shoupp's grandparents gently coaxed him to remember.
The boy – just 3 1/2 years old at the time – was motivated to help.
He desperately wanted his mother back.
"Let's go look for mom. I want my mom," he told his grandparents in the spring of 1990.
Geoffrey tried and tried to tell Sue Kirkham and her husband Jim Ruckman everything he could.
His young mind stretched for tiny clues that could help reunite him with a mother, who put him and his little sister above all others.
What he remembered about a late-night argument, then a long, dark drive into the countryside would dictate what his grandparents — now in their late 70s — would do for decades to come.
They went on long drives, hour after hour into the countryside, many times.
They brought bloodhounds to promising locations and trudged through dusty prairies.
They bought special equipment to pump water out of deep pits that depleted their finances.
They hired miners to help them scour a crumbly abandoned nuclear missile silo.
They consulted psychics.
But to this day, Geoffrey's grandparents have been unable to bring Nancy Lyn Begg-Shoupp home.
Nancy was born and raised until the age of 13 in Littleton.
She was Kirkham's third child. Kirkham divorced her first husband and moved with her two boys and two girls to Meeker in 1970.
Nancy had blue eyes and blonde, wavy hair. The 5-feet-5 girl, who weighed 120 pounds, was smart and athletic.
Nancy was popular at the close-knit student body of Meeker High School, where she played on the varsity volleyball team and was a cheerleader.
When her mother met Kirkham, Nancy resented the man who took her father's place. They didn't get along too well, Ruckman said.
Nancy wanted to be an artist, so after she graduated in 1981, she moved to Denver and enrolled in a special arts education school.


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Marriage Equality at Inauguration
- At January 28, 2013
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President Obama's Inauguration address is the first ever in the history of the United States to discuss marriage equality at an Inauguration. The American Equal Rights group released a video update on the recent movement that has been made in the realm of equal rights and gay marriage.
"We're making major progress in multiple states, with bills advancing in Rhode Island and Colorado. Plus historic words from President Obama, strong polling numbers, and the anniversary of the Prop 8 trial."
Check out the video below.
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Property Location When you stay at Aroi Bierzo Plaza in Ponferrada, you'll be in the historical district and minutes from Plaza del Ayuntamiento and Museo del Bierzo. This hotel is within close proximity of Basilica de la Encina and Castillo de los Templarios.Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 34 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless Internet access and tour/ticket assistance.Dining Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's restaurant, which serves lunch and dinner. Dining is also available at a coffee shop/café, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge.Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.


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- We stock roof bars and roof bar components from CRUZ, Atera, Thule, and Whispbar.
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Roof mounting: If you have a set of roof bars you can use any of our roof mounting bike carriers.
Tow bar mounting: If you have a tow ball then you can fit a tow ball carrier.
Strap on / Rear door mounting: If there is a listing below for "Rear door bike carriers" then these are another option. If there is no listing, then we are not aware that any strap on carriers have been approved for this vehicle.
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Vostermans Companies has a flat organization structure of three levels: management, head of department and employee. This leads to a clear communication, short communication lines and good contact with the employees. For several years there has been investments in further optimization of the product lines and R&D activities.
The corporate policy of Vostermans Companies stands for 5 values:
- Fairplay to customers, suppliers and employees
- Flexibility
- Social consciousness
- Content above form, no window-dressing
- "Best in class"
The efforts of the employees, the innovative ideas and good cooperation have led to good results: the output per employee has increased with 25%, every 40 seconds a fan can be produced in more than 50.000 different varieties. The turnover in the industrial segment has increased strongly.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Before the term CSR was publicized, Vostermans Companies already devoted special attention to the relationship between the three important P's: People-Planet-Profit.
Vostermans Companies believes that the manufacturing industry has a future in the Netherlands. The optimal use of technical knowledge and experience of its employees is a precondition. The company is also looking at the regional labor market for the future. Therefore Vostermans Companies spends a lot of attention to the cooperation between education and industry.
As a result Vostermans Companies is involved in:
• The working group "Technodome and industry" (training technique at vocational education level)
• Assisting the Technasium-project of College Den Hulster (pre-university education)
• Technical projects and internships for children from practical education
• Placement of students from institutions like the Gilde-opleidingen (secondary education) and the Fontys University of Applied Sciences.
• Innovation projects with the Delft University of Technology.
• Orientation internships, guest lectures and company tours
This approach is certainly paying off. The company breathes attraction as a reliable, future-oriented employer. There are plans, together with the schools, to start a new aluminum caster course. The company is involved in, for example, the Bike-a-Licious project, where students test their own bike on aerodynamics. In addition, in cooperation with students from TU Delft, several parts for Nuna 4, 5 and 6 have been designed (participants of the World Solar Challenge in Australia.
Social policy
Vostermans Companies has a social policy based on attention for the individual employee and prevention. Several aspects are involved within this policy:
- Easy accessible organization
- Improving work environment
- Health policy
- Active prevention policy with regard to absence
- Attention for problems in the private situation of the employee
- The selection process involves aspects as motivation, reliability and mentality. This results among others into a multicultural mix of the employees (more than 20 nationalities)
The efforts of the employees and the management to improve working conditions have led to great results: a workplace absenteeism rate below 2,5% for several years already.
The savings caused by this low rate, are being invested for prevention measurements or help in several ways for the employees.
An example of successful technical innovation to improve ergonomics and productivity is to introduce a system which cuts the number of lifting a product in halves!
Scholarship and guidance
The human resource policy of Vostermans Companies pays attention to scholarship and guidance for employees. Not only scholarship and guidance by training is important, but also coaching and guidance on the workplace. Quality and quality awareness, not only with respect to content or professionally, but also with respect to loyalty and cooperation with colleagues, are one of the most important issues. Some recent examples of scholarship and guidance involve:
- Training Quality awareness within ALL departments
- Dutch language course for foreign employees
- 'On the job' coaching
- Zephyrus-Program, in which multidisciplinary project groups are formed to realize an improvement of efficiency
- Training for coaching employees
Besides stimulating the involvement of employees the developments provide positive results for the organization. Vostermans Ventilation, which exports 95% of its goods to more than 70 countries, has a return rate of the goods of 0,3%.The employees are prepared to work in a flexible way, loyalty that we cherish but also appreciate. Besides that, the flexibility provides variation in work.


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shopping and styling with Mango
Head to toe in Mango! Loved this rhinestone neckline playsuit with a keyhole slit; perfect for my upcoming holiday parties.
These shoppers were so cute.
hanging with my buddies VaShon and Steven
Mel paired a button down shirt with this amazing feather skirt for her first Mango-styled look.
Tiara browsing the boots to finish off her look.
This velvet rhinestone dotted dress with the low mesh back was my absolute favorite!
Spotted these fun shimmers in a shopper's hair, which I now want to get for the holidays.
Mel's second look featuring this amazing red leather skirt — another wishlist addition!
Hillary rocked that amazing red leather jacket with the gold speckled skinny jeans. LOVE!
announcing the three best Mango styled looks of the night!
Shopper Elizabeth won a $100 Mango gift card for her chic look — a white sleeveless top, black leather mini skirt and killer pair of pumps.
Second place winner Sarah layered leggings under shorts for a great transitional winter outfit.
And the $300 Mango gift card winner is Tiara, who stood out with her mustard and eggplant color combo look! We also loved how she accessorized with the brown boots and bag, which complement the overall color palette of her outfit.
Melissa & Mel
with DJ LAPAZ
Had such a fun time hosting the MANGO shopping/styling event last week in Santa Monica! Thanks so much to everyone who came out, styled themselves in Mango from head to toe and entered the competition at the end of the night. Everyone looked SO fabulous that we ended up choosing 5 finalists, and then narrowing our choices down to the top 3. Congrats to the winners!
Special thanks to my twin sister, Melanie, for taking the majority of these snapshots and to Neekoh, Ari, Hillary, Tiara, Melissa, Liz, Steven and VaShon for being amazing friends and showing their support. ♥
Thanks, MANGO, for the memories!
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West Seattle
|George B. Nicoll
|Emil de Neuf
|Lewis C. Erven
First settled by the Denny Party at Alki Beach in 1851, West Seattle remained lightly populated for several decades afterwards. Industry began to develop along the Elliott Bay side of the waterfront by the late 1870s, and several distinct communities soon sprang up throughout the peninsula.
For most of its short history, the City of West Seattle occupied mostly what is now the Admiral District. The area had been developed in the 1880s and 1890s as a residential community by the West Seattle Land & Investment Company. They operated a ferry service to Seattle at a dock near what is now Seacrest Park and connected it with a cable car to its new neighborhood on top of the hill. The company ended cable car service in 1898, and citizens decided to act on this and the lack of other amenities like telephones and residential electricity by voting to incorporate into a city in 1902.
The town was successful in attracting a private telephone franchise, but had less luck in enticing a company to provide public transportation. The residents voted in 1904 to borrow $18,000 to build their own electric streetcar railway system, the first municipally-run network in the country. It was completed by the start of 1905, and ran one mile from the ferry dock up along California Avenue to the southern city limits.
Town politics centered around the issue of annexation. Many residents wanted to join with the City of Seattle and have access to the clean and plentiful Cedar River water supply, the municipal electricity plant, and superior public safety services, while others wanted to maintain local control. Additionally, both sides were interested in annexing the surrounding unincorporated communities of Youngstown, Spring Hill, and Alki Point. The pro-Seattle side needed to obtain a land corridor from which to get Seattle water and power, while the anti-Seattle faction wanted to extend the municipal streetcar line south and west of the then city limits. These communities rebuffed the town's effort to annex them in 1905 and 1906.
The city sold the streetcar line to the Seattle Electric Company in December 1906 for $30,000. The Seattle Electric Company then constructed a separate streetcar line from Youngstown, through Spring Hill and over to Fauntleroy two months later, and connected the California Avenue line with that in what is now the Junction. A flurry of real estate activity and home building followed, and on May 25, 1907, the three communities voted to join the City of West Seattle with the promise of further annexation to the City of Seattle. The city limits now comprised the entire West Seattle Peninsula covering 16.34 square miles from the Duwamish Head to the north, the Puget Sound to the west, Elliott Bay and the Duwamish River to the east, and South Park and what is now SW Roxbury Street to the south. On June 29, 1907, West Seattle residents voted overwhelmingly 325 for and 8 against to join the City of Seattle.


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For more than 27 years, we've specialized in creating immersive, off-the-beaten-path adventures for every type of traveller – from the young to the young-at-heart – with over 1,000 itineraries in 100 countries catering to all budgets, travel styles, and appetites for adventure.
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City of Lincoln
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Mayor Coleen J. Seng today presented the Mayor's Award of Excellence for July to Wesley Nelson of the Public Works and Utilities Department. The monthly award recognizes City employees who consistently provide exemplary service and work that demonstrates personal commitment to the City. The award was presented at the beginning of today's City Council meeting.
Nelson was nominated in the category of productivity by Roger Tiedeman, a labor supervisor II in the Street Maintenance Operations Division. Nelson is a labor supervisor I and has worked for the City for nearly 34 years. He was nominated for his work last winter when Lincoln received large amounts of snow and ice. Tiedeman said Nelson would arrive early to help the morning shift supervisor coordinate and finalize the overnight activity. Nelson spent many hours with contractors, insuring that they were accountable for their portion of snow removal activity. During his weekends off, Nelson came to work to stack and spray salt, and he did not charge any of this time to any activity card.
"Wes has always worked above and beyond any normal part of his job description, with emphasis on safety for himself and his men," wrote Tiedeman.
The other categories in which employees can be nominated are customer relations, loss prevention, safety and valor. All City employees are eligible for the Mayor's Award of Excellence except for elected officials and some managers. Individuals or teams can be nominated by supervisors, peers, subordinates and the general public. Nomination forms are available from department heads, employee bulletin boards or the Personnel Department, which oversees the awards program.
All nominations are reviewed by the Mayor's Award of Excellence Committee, which includes a representative with each union and a non-union representative appointed by the Mayor. Award winners receive a $100 U.S. savings bond, a day off with pay and a plaque. Monthly winners are eligible to receive the annual award, which comes with a $500 U.S. savings bond, two days off with pay and a plaque.


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Dita Von Teese checks out the last day of the 2012 Coachella Music Festival on Sunday (April 22) in Indio, Calif.
Also at the outdoor concert: Grey's Anatomy actor Justin Chambers with his wife, Keisha, and their 10-year-old son, Jackson.
PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Dita Von Teese
"Coachella recovery day today, but tomorrow I'm off headed to Germany to launch my @ArtdecoMakeup line, then Paris & London," Dita tweeted on Monday.
Earlier in the week, Dita got cozy and shared a kiss with Hurts frontman Theo Hutchcraft.