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By this day every year, most advisors are sick of taxes. Even if you don't prepare returns in your practice, you likely have been busy helping your clients gather and provide to their CPA all the documents the accountant needs to prepare and file your clients' returns. However, this may well be a good time to remind your clients of what they should be doing all year—and what they shouldn't be doing—to ease the tax preparation burden for everyone.
Since the government shutdown delayed the start of the tax filing season this year to January 31, individuals had 10 extra days to get their tax documents in order before they could begin to file. However, despite the extra time this year, many of your clients still find tax filing confusing, time-consuming and burdensome.
The key is to not look at tax filing as a mountain of monetary reportage, but rather a personal recap; a comprehensive snapshot of all the events that comprised the previous year of your client's life. Life events like getting married, buying a house, having a baby, or starting a new business have a huge impact not only on a personal life but on a financial life too. So every year, it's time to tell the IRS all about the eventful year your client had. To help make your clients' lives easier (and yours), here are some key considerations to pay attention to when filing this season and next and the one after that and…
Step 1: Gather the Correct Forms
Tax filing involves a lot of paperwork. Even if your client's tax situation isn't complicated, there's still documentation that the IRS demands. By the end of January, every employee should have received a Form W-2 showing wages earned, the amount taxable and the amount withheld. Independent contractors should receive Form 1099-MISC showing gross earnings for the previous tax year. For self-employed individuals, this step requires a bit more work to track down and organize all receipts and documentation for business-related expenses.
Aside from earned income, the IRS is also interested in any other assets a taxpayer may own. Interest earnings are documented on Form 1099-INT. For more advanced investors, Form 1099-DIV should be received for each stock, mutual fund, or money market account. If a client uses a broker for investing activities, reports on the proceeds from broker transactions will be summarized on Form 1099-B.
After collecting all the income-related documents, it's time to begin gathering any and all deductible costs that will help trim your client's taxable income. The most commonly overlooked deduction for taxpayers is the deduction for interest paid on a home mortgage for a primary residence and/or vacation home. Lenders will issue homeowners a Form 1098 specifying the amount of deductible interest paid. Charitable deductions are also frequently overlooked but can be beneficial in reducing taxable income as long as a receipt for the donation can be provided.
Step 2: Decide on the Proper Method of Filing
After the hunting and gathering of tax documents is complete, the next step is to determine the most effective method of filing to accommodate each client's current tax needs. More than ever before, the IRS is encouraging tax filers to e-file either through free or paid self-preparation programs. The major benefit to e-filing is that the tax return is likely to be processed quicker, allowing for an issuance of any refund check sooner. Choosing to have a refund directly deposited is typically the fastest way to get a refund, as the IRS sends out direct deposits earlier than they mail out refund checks.
Alternatively, many investors prefer to use the assistance of a tax preparer. If a client does pay someone to prepare her return, the IRS urges that the decision be made wisely. Taxpayers are legally responsible for what's on their tax return even if it is prepared by someone else. So it is important to choose carefully when hiring an individual or firm to prepare your return.
For the 2013 tax year, the IRS specifically reminded taxpayers that they should use only preparers who sign the returns they prepare and enter their IRS Preparer Tax Identification Numbers (PTINs). While this kind of assistance can provide a taxpayer with increased knowledge and insight, it's important to use a legitimate and trustworthy professional to prevent fraudulent activity.
Step 3: Protect Against Tax Fraud
While imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, there is nothing flattering or sincere about identity theft. Identity theft occurs when an unauthorized individual uses another person's identifying information, such as their name and Social Security number, to commit fraud. Under tax-related identity fraud, an unauthorized individual fraudulently files a tax return in the victim's name and claims the refund.
Left untreated, the fraudulent tax return can cause a host of issues for the victim, including improper penalties, interest owed, and inability in future years to claim credits that the taxpayer is otherwise entitled to receive.
The IRS has reported that around 1.5 million fraudulent tax returns were filed last year using stolen identities, and more than $3.6 billion worth of fraudulent tax refunds were claimed and paid. While stopping refund fraud related to identity theft is a top priority for the tax agency, tax filers can be proactive when it comes to keeping their records safe.
Taxpayers can be vigilant about protecting their personal information in the following ways:
- Promptly retrieve tax documents like W-2s, 1099s or other tax forms that come by mail
- Shred financials documents before discarding them
- Never give out personal information, especially a Social Security number over the phone or on the Internet, unless you are aware exactly who is receiving it and for what reason
- Protect personal computers by using firewalls, anti-virus software, and frequently changing passwords for Internet accounts.
The most important point to remember is that the IRS does not initiate contact with taxpayers by email or over the telephone to request personal financial information. All IRS communications with taxpayers are conducted through the United States Postal Service and are easily verifiable.
Possibly the simplest way of protecting your personal information and avoiding tax fraud is to file early and avoid giving unauthorized individuals the opportunity to file a fraudulent return and collect your refund.
Aside from the added protection against tax fraud, the benefits of assembling and organizing your tax documents early are bountiful. Not only will getting organized early give you plenty of time to properly file your taxes, the time, anxiety, and in many instances, money saved will ultimately turn the tax filing process from a dreaded chore to a manageable, almost enjoyable endeavor.
Material discussed is meant to provide general information and should not be acted on without professional advice tailored to individual needs.
See more tax planning tips from our series, 21 Days of Tax Planning Advice, on ThinkAdvisor, including:
- M*A*S*H Star Turned Mogul Wayne Rogers Blasts Tax Code, Offers Tips
- IRS' Top 12 Tax Scams: 2014's Dirty Dozen


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Kate Winslet Wants To Age Gracefully
Kate Winslet Wants To Age Gracefully,Winslet Aspires To Look Like Judi Dench
London, Oct 3 (IANS) Actress Kate Winslet is against plastic surgery to reduce wrinkles and says she wants to grow old gracefully.Winslet aspires to look like Hollywood legends Judi Dench and Meryl Streep, when she is older, reports contactmusic.com.
"My generation of actresses is incredibly lucky. We have people like Meryl Streep and Judi Dench to look up to. Isn't it interesting that those are the actresses we all want to watch? The ones who look real," Time Out magazine quoted Winslet as saying. "You can see their lives in their faces. Those are truly beautiful women," she added.
The actress, who has two children -- Mia, 12, and Joe, 9 -- is expecting her third child with her husband Ned Rocknroll. She insists that weight gain and a subsequent diet plan is the last thing on her mind.
"Look. I'm 37 years old. I don't want to spend my time thinking about the size of my arse. I want to be healthy and I want to have as much fun as I can have. I want to be around for my children."That's it. Those are the priorities. Not getting a flat stomach. I believe in being normal and healthy," Winslet said.


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This file contains a listing of all banks that existed in the United States between 1784 and 1860 along with their opening and closing dates. Further, if a bank went out of existence, its disposition – whether it closed, failed, or other – is given. For the methodology to obtain beginning and ending dates see Weber, Warren E., "Early State Banks in the United States: How Many Were There and When Did They Exist?" Journal of Economic History, 433–455, June 2006.
This spreadsheet contains the disaggregated national bank call reports by state and reserve city for each call report date. These data appear as compiled by the Comptroller of the Currency. These data are a "cleaned" version of the data published in the Annual Reports of the Comptroller of the Currency. Where assets and liabilities were not equal for a state or reserve city in the original, they have been corrected to be equal in this data set. This was done by comparing for each asset and liability category differences between totals as reported by the Comptroller and totals category obtained by aggregating the individual state and reserve city data. It should also be noted that aggregates for the entire National Banking System should be based on the individual data in this dataset and not those reported by the Comptroller. After 1900 the dates for the data for Alaska and Hawaii that the Comptroller used in his totals do not match the dates given in the individual state reports.
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This spreadsheet contains data for Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, UK, and US for the period 1810 – 1995. The data reported are for specie, M0, M2, prices, and output. The results in Rolnick-Weber, Journal of Political Economy (1997) are based on the data in this spreadsheet. For a description of how the data are constructed, see Rolnick and Weber, Staff Report 175 (1995) : https://www.minneapolisfed.org/research/staff-reports/inflation-money-and-output-under-alternative-monetary-standards.
Interbank payment data for Pennsylvania, 1842-1859. Data accompanies Warren Weber's 2003 Journal of Monetary Economics article "Interbank payments relationships in the antebellum United States : evidence from Pennsylvania."
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20 tips in 20 minutes: Protecting and recovering Exchange 2003 data
Protecting and recovering you Exchange data could be one of the most important operations you can perform. We offer a crash course to help you keep your data -- and your job.
"20 tips on protecting and recovering Exchange data in 20 minutes" is excerpted from a chapter in Jerry Cochran's book, Mission Critical Microsoft Exchange 2003 © 2004, published by Digital Press, a division of Elsevier.
You can download a .pdf version of the Chapter in Jerry Cochran's new book. To download "Protecting and recovering Exchange data," click here.
Table of contents
Exchange backup/restore fundamentals
In depth: Exchange 2003 backup operation
In depth: Exchange 2003 restore operation
Supercharged disaster recovery for Exchange Server 2003
Additional resources and information
Exchange backup/restore fundamentals
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- Exchange backup types
- Normal (full) and copy backups
- Incremental and differential backups
- A word to the wise about off-line backup and restore
In depth: Exchange 2003 backup operation
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- Starting with the basics
- Initializing the backup operation
- Copying the databases
- Backing up, truncating and cleaning up the transaction logs
- Implications for backup planning and procedures
- The poor, misunderstood patch file
- ESE's Page Zeroing feature
In depth: Exchange 2003 restore operation
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In this section, the author takes a close look at how Exchange restore operations work at the database engine and API-level. Also, note that while this discussion is centered around Exchange 2000/2003, previous versions work similarly, even though several minor variances exist between different version and service pack levels of Exchange Server.
- Beginning the restore and copying the databases
- Restore the log and patch files
- The restore environment
- Completing the restore and running hard recovery
- Snap/clone technology overview
- Building the foundation: Volume Shadow Copy Service
- Exchange Server 2003 support for VSS
Supercharged disaster recovery for Exchange Server 2003
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Microsoft Exchange 2000 Disaster Recovery White Paper
Microsoft Exchange Server 2000 Support Center
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Backup and Restoring Connectors on Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server
Exchange 2000 Database Recovery
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You can download a .pdf version of a Chapter in Jerry Cochran's new book. To download "Protecting and recovering Exchange data," click here.
About the author: Jerry Cochran is a contributing editor for Windows IT Pro and Exchange & Outlook Administrator and a group program manager for Microsoft. He is the author of Mission-Critical Microsoft Exchange 2000 (Digital Press).


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Nearest Town: Bonners FerrySite Size: 1400 acres
Highlights: Raptors, Shorebirds, Songbirds, Upland Birds, Waterbirds, Waterfowl
Access: Open sunrise - sunset. May freeze in winter. Access free of charge.
Directions: From Bonners Ferry, US 95 N; go ~14.5 mi to ID 1; ID 1 N for ~2.2 mi; L (W) on Copeland Rd (formerly CR 45) at "Sportsman's Access" sign toward Copeland; in ~3.5 mi turn R (N) on West Side Rd; follow West Side Rd to the WMA,
keeping R at the Y intersection with FR 281 (at Grizzly Bear sign) and R again at the Y intersection with Boundary Creek Rd.
Description: Ruffed Grouse are common in both the coniferous forest and the floodplain forest along BoundaryCreek. Small numbers of Wild Turkey occur throughout the year near the forested habitat on the western portion of the WMA. During April, surface water accumulations support thousands of migrating waterfowl, primarily Tundra Swan, Canada Goose, White-fronted Goose, Northern Pintail, and Mallard. By late May, Boundary Creek flows peak, filling the floodplain wetlands. Water levels remain high in the old Smith Creek channels, providing area for Wood Duck and Mallard broods. Nongame species frequently observed at the WMA include Red-tailed Hawk, Northern Harrier, Rough-legged Hawk, Great Horned
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It is becoming hard to keep the billions of dollars in missed payments and recorded losses by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) straight. Today, tack another multibillion-dollar chunk of change onto the list: The USPS reported a third-quarter net loss of $5.2 billion, bringing year-to-date losses to $11.6 billion.
But increasingly, the focus of concern is when the USPS will run out of cash. With less than $500 million on hand, that day may come as early as October.
In a conference call today, postal management downplayed the cash-flow problem—pointing out that they may be able to delay a payment due to the Labor Department for worker's compensation costs—and held out hope that election-year mailings will give them a boost. At any rate, they said that priority will be given to payroll obligations and suppliers in the event the tiller is emptied.
Most likely, the postal officials are right: Some way to fudge the shortfall will be found, pushing the day of reckoning into next year—assuming that Americans send Christmas cards liberally. But it's never a good sign when a firm has to talk about making deals with creditors and prioritizing debts. It's just more evidence that the USPS needs to change; if it doesn't, it will die.
Postal officials, to their credit, recognize this. "This is no way to run a business," said USPS CFO Joe Corbett, pointing out the need for swift action to address the problem.
Exactly. And that action needs to come from Congress, which has hamstrung USPS's ability to make the restructuring and cutbacks that will be needed to give it a fighting chance at survival. But so far, Congress seems more interested in adopting "reforms" that simply give the USPS temporary infusions of cash while continuing or tightening statutory restrictions on real change. Real reform—such as that being pushed by Representative Darrel Issa (R–CA) and others—is a castor oil that Members don't want to swallow.
No way to run a business, indeed.


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We try to co-exist in harmony, but the plain truth is that opposing forces are at work. No wonder parents feel exasperated all the time while the kids just rolls their eyes at us. It's as if they are from Mars and we are from Venus. Like powerful magnetic fields, we are drawn to each other until someone turns the magnet around and it does that weird avoiding you thing. And apparently, it's our job to convert these strange creatures into law-abiding grown-ups.
While we parents slave at trying to keep things calm, orderly, socially-acceptable, pleasant, clean, polite and educational, they are doing the exact opposite, including:
- Distributing teeny pieces of Legos all over the house.
- Picking their noses and wiping it somewhere that you are likely to find hours later.
- Not flushing the toilet.
- Writing on walls
- Yelling like Clone Wars invading banshees while you are trying to rest.
- Really really really really really wanting to buy new toys.
- Leaving dirty clothes wherever they happen to discard them.
- Stuffing their faces with sugary snacks 30 mins before dinner.
- Trying to fly ….
- Pouring a big glass of milk and justing drinking a little sip of it.
- Using the floor as a trash can.
- Using their top or sleeve to wipe their mouth and nose.
- Wearing your makeup.
- Eating play doh.
- Spreading [insert unsavory/messy item here e.g. powder, ketchup, diaper cream, lipstick, poop] wherever it's not supposed to be spread
- Bringing their worm collection into the house.
- Saying "fine" or "whatever" and stomping off.
- Waking up early when you want them to sleep late.
- Sleeping late when you need them to get up early.
- Eating Jello on the couch.
- Creating light sabers or guns out of anything. Seriously, anything.
- Squirting way too much ketchup on their plates.
- Pushing each other's buttons.
- Ignoring instructions.
- Stuffing their gobs too fast, then burping like a trucker.
- Eating food slower than a snail. Molecule by freaking molecule (especially if you are in a hurry).
- Default = I want.
- Finding a Sharpie & writing on the couch ( despite the fact you have 100s of washable markets !
Sound familiar? What's a parent to do?
If you are reading on, thinking you'll find the answers here, then I am sorry to disappoint. Fear not though; the glass is half full. See here's the best part: we are all in this together!
And at some point, somehow, they become adults, no matter our attempts at restraining their beastly ways.


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"Incredibles 2"
3.5 out of 5 Stars
Director: Brad Bird
Writer: Brad Bird
Starring: Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Sarah Vowell
Genre: Animated, action
Rated: PG for action sequences and some brief mild language
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) - Synopsis: When Elastigirl takes a job with an eccentric billionaire who wants to make superheroes legal again, Mr. Incredible is tasked with taking care of Jack-Jack.
Review: Released in 2004, "The Incredibles" was Pixar Animation Studio's sixth film and the first to feature an outside writer/director in Brad Bird. The film told the story of a family of superheroes who are forced to keep their powers a secret because the tide of public opinion was decidedly against costumed crusaders.
In a sense, "The Incredibles" is the family-friendly foil of Alan Moore's "Watchmen" in that it exposes the messy nature of superheroes' private lives when they aren't saving the world.
It's hard to believe, but "The Incredibles" arrived in theaters a full four years ahead of Marvel's "Iron Man." It was ahead of its time.
Fourteen years later, after years of clamoring from fans and critics alike, "Incredibles 2" arrives with lofty expectations attached. Not to mention that superheroes and comic book movies are more popular than ever.
"Incredibles 2" is a good film, a friendly diversion from the inhumanity of humanity. Like the first film, it finds a family member keeping secrets, but unlike the first film there doesn't seem to be the same sort of tension behind the decision. In "The Incredibles," the world wasn't at stake; the family was and that made the film rather unique when compared to the superhero films that came before and many of the movies that would come after.
"Incredibles 2" is fun -- I enjoyed it from start to finish -- but like many sequels it doesn't feel as revolutionary or unique as the film it is following up. Whereas "The Incredibles" felt like a family drama trapped inside of a comic book narrative, "Incredibles 2" feels like a comic book movie. We've seen a lot of comic book movies as of late.
It's not pure sugar, there is still some nutritional value to go along with the spectacle. And it's certainly better than both of Pixar's "Cars" sequels, but not nearly on par with the "Toy Story" films where the narratives are driven by deeply personal relationships between the characters.
The best Pixar films are those that invite the audience to be emotionally involved. "Incredibles 2" will entertain you, just don't expect it to involve you in its narrative. You'll watch, you'll cheer and you'll leave the theater happy. Maybe that in and of itself is trail blazing in these discordant days.


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- Devil's Ivy Epipremnum Aureum
- Lush herart shaped leaves carried on trailing stems
- Ideal for a warm pot indoors
- Ideal for hanging baskets
- Grows indoors in a well lit position
Buying Your Plants From Poppy's Home & Garden
Visiting Poppy's Home and Garden as opposed to one of the big-name retailers has its advantages. We're biased of course, but here are a few factors to consider when choosing where you purchase your plants from.
1. Healthy Plants
Some plants can be fickle and it can sometimes take more than just a green thumb to grow a plant to its full potential. So depending on just how green your thumb is, you might be tempted to buy plants from a big-name retailer because of the perception that their prices are lower. The reality is that buying a plant from Poppy's Home & Garden means you are receiving a healthier, better-adjusted plant, which is more likely to thrive in your garden. You will also find that our prices are very competitive and that we have a much wider variety of plants available, as we are not just buying plants in bulk for a cheap price.
2. Fully Qualified Staff
The knowledge and experience of our staff at Poppy's Home and Garden goes a long way in helping you make the right choices for your landscaping or gardening project. Our staff know the particulars about the plants we sell and horticulture in general. Our fully qualified horticulturists also know how to recognize and contend with diseases and fungus on the plant's leaves or in its potting soil and recommend the best treatments.
3. Optimal In Store Plant Care
In store care influences how well plants survive in your garden. Typically, you would assume that if the source is the same, then the quality is the same. However, when your product is a living plant, the continued care it receives (or does not receive) after delivery from a grower to a store can greatly affect the quality of the product. There isn't any difference in how those plants were produced and grown, or how far they travelled to get to you. The difference starts in the attention they receive once they arrive at the store, and the difference in the staff's knowledge about the plants.
Poppy's Home & Garden, employ a team of qualified horticulturists to water and feed plants, spot pests & disease, and ensure each plant in their ideal growing location (ie. shade plants in a sheltered area). Every plant that is delivered is checked by our horticulturists to ensure the best quality. Anything that is not A1 quality is not accepted and returned to the grower. Poppy's Home and Garden use fertilisers and top grade soil while caring for our plants. These plants tend to live longer and look more appealing because skilled qualified horticulturists have cared for them. The nutrients the plants at the nursery absorb early on make them more resistant to disease. This resistance remains even after you take the plant home.
4. Accredited Nursery
Poppy's Home and Garden is an accredited nursery. This means that when you buy a product from us, the plant has been grown to ensure it is disease free, weed free and healthy.
5. Knowledge has Value
Poppy's Home and Garden have fully qualified horticulturists and trained staff who keep our plants healthy and are ready to give you expert advice on how to care for your new plants. We believe when it comes to plants, knowledge has value and this is something we are happy to share with our customers.
For more information please contact the friendly staff at Poppy's Home and Garden on Ph: 49478255


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(CNN) – A rising Republican star who many say embodies the future of the GOP, Sen. Marco Rubio toyed with 2016 presidential speculators Saturday at an event in Iowa.
Well aware of the state's political importance and the undertones that come with making the trip to the battleground state, Rubio quickly cut to the chase.
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"I am not, nor will I ever be, a candidate for … offensive coordinator of Iowa. I know there's rumors," he joked to Iowans at a fundraiser for Gov. Terry Branstad's birthday, adding he would have been in the NFL "if not for my lack of size, speed and talent."
There were laughs, but the announcement of Rubio's trip last week to the Hawkeye State drew even further speculation of a possible 2016 bid for the White House.
In his speech, Rubio focused on the future, mentioning this year's GOP standard bearer just once before pivoting to a broad discussion of solutions and goals for the party in the coming years. Mitt Romney, Rubio said, is an "extraordinary person" who he hopes "stays involved in the American political process."
Many Republicans are left with a bitter taste in their mouths after Romney failed to nab the Oval Office, but Rubio cleansed Iowa conservatives' palates with talk about "limited-government conservatism" and topics ranging from tax reform and the fiscal cliff to the national debt, energy policies and modernization of the immigration system.
"The way to turn our economy around is not by making rich people poorer. It's by making poor people richer," the Florida senator said. "Big government doesn't help the people who are trying to make it. It hurts them."
In a state with one of the lowest unemployment rates in the United States, Rubio said, "the country can learn a lot from Iowa."
"Governor Branstad is an example of what government can do to help an economy grow and help the middle class be prosperous," he said.
Following the speech, Branstad returned the praise, calling Rubio "the kind of inspirational leader that will help point us in the right direction."
Rove, Limbaugh, and Trump are the power brokers of the Republican Party. What they say goes. If they like Rubio, he's in; if they don't he's out. Either way, America is fed up with Republican lies, hysteria, and distortions. They can do all the 'soul searching' they want – but they've made a pact with the devil and they're paying the price now.
GOP should go to plan B. Get rid of the Koch Bros. ,Karl Rove, Grover Norquist, Donald Trump, and the Evangelicals. Move to the diversity of our country, rid themselves of congressional obstructionism, and find someone who isn't so full of poop to nominate for President. Then perhaps I may return to being Republican...Perhaps.
He sounds just like all the rest. He will be treated just like all the rest by the American people. He will lose,.....just like all the rest.
Now lets end the corn and oil subsidies. Fiscal conservatism also means not giving away tax money for nothing.
Republican: "I got mine and to hell with everyone else. By the way, I want MORE too."
Marco you left out the most important parts... protect womens' reproductive rights and marriage equality. Of course the Evangelicals won't go for that. So there you go.
Keep religion out of the GOP and you have a better chance.
If the Republicans get purge themsslves of the fringe crazies, they stand a chance. Let them form their own party.
No...no campaigning. Go away and screw off. We get TWO YEARS off from this BS.
The lessons of history are lost on Rubio. He learned nothing from Romney's defeat about real America. Same old nonsense that Mitt spewed. Only a fool would continue doing the same wrong things and expect a different result. There is nothing about Rubio that strikes him apart from Romney. He just doesn't get it. The only difference between Romney and Rubio in 2016 is their name. Their game is the same.
The win doesn't mean the Dems are RIGHT. Only the resulting history can do that. For the good of our country, I pray the Dems are as smart as they think they are...... because if they are wrong, it will make them the dumbest (and most easily duped) majority in the history of the planet!
Wow Rubio hasn't learned a thing from this last election. That's a shame. The young up and coming members of the GOP like Ryan and Rubio have a real chance if they would stop enabling the behavior and rhetoric of the old Republican Guard like Grove, Roche brothers, Trump, and other McCarthy radicals. The rich may control alot of this country, but the regular citizen controls the polls at voting time. America doesn't go for class separation, racist views, hate mongering, and radical religion in our government. Take a lesson from the history books Rubio and you might just make it to the higher office.
He was a hack of an attorney with little money. Then he went into politics and is a millionaire. The guy is the worst thing that ever happened to Florida next to Rick Scott.
At a Republican primary debate Mitt and the other candidates raised their hands to show they do NOT believe in evolution. Why would we want a person that does not believe in science running the country? As Peter Clarke says, Repubs are so desperate for the Evangelical approval. 'Why, them Republicans say the darnedest thangs' [Bachman, Murdock, etc].
'democrats: I don't have anything and want the government to give it to me. i want to take it from those who have worked to earn it. Conservatives want to conserve while democrats are great at spending other peoples money. That's how Obama got reelected. Those who are needy are more than those who are not.
dc is so right.... Lot's of Lib's crowing about how smart they are. In reality, they are only showing their ignorance and/or silliness. Look up the word "silly"... it's not very flattering.
In any case, government handouts for all!! That's how we will prosper, handouts for all AND no work involved.... only a fool or a Liberal believes that!!!!
Marco Rubio sounds like the rest of the rich who don't want to have higher taxes brought against them – but hey let's just throw our money away trying to buy Romney the Presidency which didn't work. As Rubio said don;t make the rich poor but the poor richer – excuse me but this man is insane with his ideas.
Well I agree with Rubio and people will soon find out he is right in the next 4 years.
Seems to me Cuba has nothing but problems. Maybe he should promote his pie in the sky rhetoric in Havana
where he belongs.
Give it a rest! Campaigning 4 years ahead of the election makes electioneering an ongoing process and works
against what we need; the parties working with each other in government. What Rubio is doing is really what is wrong
with our political system.
Ok right-wingers, if you think you're so smart, then surely you know that 70% of those taking "handouts" and "gifts" are poor white Republicans and the elderly? Oh wait, I forgot, there's also the oil companies and big banks that get their freebies too. The truth is, Democrats are far more intelligent than any right-winger, it's a proven fact, and to be quite honest, we're tired of subsidizing red states whose freeloaders are too lazy and too ignorant to find decent employment.
I read these posts and shake my head. Maybe I don't get it, from what I read, if you want to blame the republicans for the financial collapse of 2008 then the democrats should be blamed for any crisis today, on the other hand, if you want to blame the republicans for the crisis today then blame the democrats for 2008. Too many of our elective leader forget, they represent the people and the best interest of the people not special interest groups.
I think Rubio has some skeletons in his closet. Otherwise Mitt Romney would have chosen him for a VP. Think about it, Romney would have won Florida with Rubio and 29 delegates.
Don't worry, lefties. He's way too smart, so the MSM will bury him like they did Ron Paul.


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What is Early Education?
Early education is a movement that is generally thought to have begun with the Department of Health and Human Services' introduction of the Head Start Program in 1965. This program, and others that have followed it, were premised on the idea that children kindergarten age and younger who receive a formal education perform better academically throughout their lives. While Head Start did not mandate that all children from birth to kindergarten attend school, it began a series of initiatives (one of them being funding for universal kindergarten) designed to bring children out of the home and into an institutionalized classroom environment at an earlier age.
What are Current Early Education Programs?
Following up on his 2008 campaign promise to help states implement federally funded and regulated universal early education programs,1 President Obama's 2009 Plan for Education Overhaul as well as the 2009 Department of Education budget contained recommendations for universal preschool. Various bills before the House and Senate, such as S. 206, the Early Education Act of 2009 (introduced by Senator Barbara Boxer) proposed a federal program for early education that begins before kindergarten. Some of the more radical proposals include recommendations that federal officials "educate" parents as to the right way to raise their children from birth to age 5. Others urge children to be put in institutionalized classroom environments from birth. Some states, such as California, Georgia, and Oklahoma, have implemented universal early education pilot programs. Continuing the trend, the administration has submitted a draft FY 2011 budget that adds $9.3 billion for a new federal preschool program.2
What are the Problems with Early Institutionalized Education?
These programs are problematic both philosophically and practically. At root, they assume that a government-run school district can better raise children than can their own parents.
1. This violates the fundamental right parents have to direct their own children's education. This right is guaranteed by the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and was upheld by the Supreme Court in Pierce v. Society of Sisters (268 U.S. 510 1925); Wisconsin v. Yoder (406 U.S. 205 at 233); and Troxel v. Granville (530 U.S. 57 2000).
2. The notion that parents are not adequate teachers and mentors for their children is empirically untrue. As found in a large study in the United Kingdom, children who are raised (especially at early ages) in their own homes by their own mothers and fathers fare significantly better developmentally than those placed in institutional environments at an early age.3
3. Non-experimental studies of Head Start and experimental studies of statewide early education programs show little to no gain at best to early education programs. A massive six-year study of 35,000 children by Durham University shows that children enrolled in early education programs have no developmental advantage over their peers who did not enroll in any schooling before they enter primary school.4 A 2007 National Institute of Child Health and Human Development study found that children enrolled in day care were more likely to exhibit problematic behaviors, such as bullying and aggression, for several years afterwards.5 An Education Next study on the universalized kindergarten found that the long-term effects of this 60s and 70s program are negligible at best, with slightly lower dropout rates for upper-middle class children, and no positive impact on other children.6 Finally, when reviewing the early education pilot programs in Oklahoma and Georgia, the Heritage Foundation determined that despite high state spending, "neither state has experience significant sustained improvement in students' academic achievement as measured by the National Assessment of Educational Progress."7
Where Does HSLDA Stand?
HSLDA believes that parents should have the freedom to direct the education of their children at all ages, and continues to fight for this freedom in both the legal and legislative arenas. HSLDA is concerned with attempts by state legislators to lower compulsory school attendance age. HSLDA fundamentally opposes legislation implementing universal preschool because even voluntary universal early education programs can easily be pressured on families, or even become mandatory.
1. Obama-Biden campaign Web site, "Education>," at http://www.barackobama.com/issues/Education>/ (May 6, 2009).
2. Sarah Torre, "Federal Preschool Programs Waste Taxpayers' Money, Limit School Choice," Heritage Foundation, March 11, 2010, http://blog.heritage.org/?p=28581.
3. Yvonne Roberts, "Official: Babies do Best with Mother," The Guardian: Observer, October 2, 2005, http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2005/oct/02/childrensservices.familyandrelationships.
4. John Henry Westen, "Massive Study Finds Preschool and Early Childhood Initiatives Show No Benefits," Life Site News, August 31, 2007, http://www.lifesite.net/ldn/2007/aug/070831.htm.
5. "Early Child Care Linked to Increases in Vocabulary, Some Problem Behaviors in Fifth and Sixth Grades." National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD). NIH News. 26 March 2007. http://www.nih.gov/news/pr/mar2007/nichd-26.htm
6. Elizabeth Cascio, "What Happened When Kindergarten Went Universal?" Education Next, Spring 2010, Vol. 10 No. 2, http://educationnext.org/what-happened-when-kindergarten-went-universal/.
7. Lindsey Burke, "Does Universal Preschool Improve Learning? Lessons from Georgia and Oklahoma," Heritage Foundation, May 14, 2009, http://www.heritage.org/Research/Reports/2009/05/Does-Universal-Preschool-Improve-Learning-Lessons-from-Georgia-and-Oklahoma.


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Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, Lima, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cusco
This private luxury tour is perfect for travelers wanting to experience the best cultural highlights, natural wonders and culinary treats in Argentina and Peru.
Begin in vibrant Buenos Aires. With your own private guide and driver, visit the city's most evocative neighborhoods filled with elegant architecture, historic attractions, excellent museums and other highlights. Also enjoy time to take advantage of the exciting contemporary art and design scene, world-class restaurants and great shopping. Browse lively markets. Wander the cobbled backstreets, and enjoy a tango performance at an intimate, upscale dinner theater.
One day, take a private excursion to an estancia in the pampas to learn about gaucho culture and experience the traditional estancia lifestyle. Alternatively, take a private excursion to Tigre and the Parana River Delta to enjoy a relaxing private cruise on the canals of this "rural Venice," passing gardens and upscale vacation houses.
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Next, fly to Lima for a stay in the top luxury hotel in the cosmopolitan Peruvian capital. Enjoy in-depth private city touring focusing on the cultural and culinary highlights of Lima. Next, fly to Cusco, and transfer to the lower elevation of the Sacred Valley of the Incas (Urubamba Valley) for a two-night stay. Your private guide will ensure you experience the best of the local culture during visits to indigenous markets and villages, gentle walks or hikes to important Inca and pre-Inca sites, and meetings with renowned local weavers. Active pursuits can also be incorporated, if desired, such as day treks, rafting, horse-back riding or mountain biking. A private Nuevo Andean cooking lesson can also be arranged, upon request.
Continue to Machu Picchu and spend one night near the ruins. Your private guide will teach you about the fascinating history of the site and ensure that you have the opportunity to explore the grounds after most tourists have left. Spend the following day exploring the ruins with the option to hike trails to stunning viewpoints around the site before continuing to Cusco on the luxury Hiram Bingham train.
Arrive in Cusco, where an oxygenated room will be arranged at the city's most historic and distinguished hotel. Your guide will lead you through the narrow cobblestone streets as you learn about the fascinating Incan and Spanish history in the city. During your tour, visit markets, galleries, boutiques and the best artisan workshops. Also opt to see important archaeological sites just outside of the city. Additional activities can also be arranged, upon request, such as a meeting with a local art expert or an evening cultural performance.
On the final day, fly back to Lima where you will be assisted to the international terminal for your onward flight.
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2012 Marks Double Digit Growth in Target Demos Women 18-49 and Women 25-54;
GSN Adds 106 New Advertisers Representing A Double Digit Increase In Ad Revenue in 2012;
Highest 1st Quarter Ad Sales Prime Delivery in Network History
GSN's Digital Arm Remains Strong With Two Million Visits
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April 9, 2013 (New York, NY) - At an upfront presentation held this morning at New York City's Sony Club, GSN announced plans to greenlight two new series and unveiled an impressive development slate representing GSN's ongoing commitment to originals. The network also added 106 new advertisers to its already impressive list of partners and revealed that in combination with GSN's digital arm, the powerful brand now reaches a whopping 100 million consumers annually. The details were announced today by GSN's President and CEO, David Goldhill; GSN's Executive Vice President of Programming and Development, Amy Introcaso-Davis; and John Zaccario, GSN's Executive Vice President of Advertising Sales.
"The GSN brand is more powerful than ever and as a result, we are gaining momentum in all metrics," said David Goldhill, GSN's President and CEO. "Due to our ongoing commitment to originals, we continue to break ratings records, deliver engaged audiences and in turn, provide unique opportunities for advertisers to reach their coveted target demos in an environment that promises to deliver the results they seek." He added: "The combination of our digital platform and our linear channel, reaching 100 million people annually, provides our advertisers with unduplicated results that make GSN one of the most attractive buys available in the market today."
In the past year, GSN has experienced enormous growth, with double digit increases year to year in both ratings and ad revenue. With new additions to its programming lineup, the network continues to hit high marks with shows like FAMILY FEUD, hosted by daytime's breakout star Steve Harvey, which fueled gains with target demos including W18-49 and W25-54. Season to date, GSN has seen double digit growth in Ad Sales Prime up 31% with P25-54 and 33% with W25-54, based on recently released Nielsen data. Currently, FAMILY FEUD is the #1 prime program on GSN averaging nearly half a million total viewers per episode. GSN also gained momentum in Q1 up 40% with P25-54 and 38% with W25-54 during the ad sales time period from 7P to midnight. In addition, GSN generated a marked improvement in latenight during Q1, up 83% with P18-49 viewers and up an impressive 93% with W18-49. GSN now boasts 364,000 viewers in the Ad Sales Prime, the highest 1st quarter in the history of the network.
GSN's decision to invest early in what has turned out to be a significant trend for faith-based programming paid off handsomely with the record-setting launch of THE AMERICAN BIBLE CHALLENGE, hosted by Jeff Foxworthy. Currently in its second season, the studio-based game in which contestants compete based on their knowledge of the Bible, consistently delivers in prime and is one of GSN's highest rated series. In other 2012 programming news, GSN sold its first original, BAGGAGE into syndication through NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution. The series, cleared in 95% of the country, is hosted by Jerry Springer and features three contestants vying for a date who have to divulge their "baggage." Today, GSN also announced a June 25thpremiere date for its newly greenlit series, MINUTE TO WIN IT, hosted by Olympian Apolo Anton Ohno; and the network also ordered eight episodes of THE CHASE, a new quiz showbased on the hit UK series of the same name.
John Zaccario, GSN's Executive Vice President, Advertising Sales, added: "The viewing behaviors of GSN's audience result in a valuable environment for our advertisers. Our audience is highly engaged in a participatory and active viewing experience and embrace brands within the commercial pods and woven into our content. They are prolific consumers of our advertisers' goods and services."
"This has been a truly rewarding year," GSN's Executive Vice President of Programming and Development, Amy Introcaso-Davis said. "Our viewers are passionate about our content and we have used the last year to really deliver the kind of programming that makes people lean in and participate in a way that's palpable and meaningful in terms of their viewing experience."
During the upfront, GSN presented data it commissioned through Frank Magid & Associates based on a sample of over 1500 respondents between the ages of 18-64 who watch the network. The study evaluated the consumer behaviors and attitudes of the GSN viewer and underscored the quality of the network's audience, with 29% of GSN viewers ages 18-34. The study indicated that GSN is primarily watched live with 74% paying attention to advertisements on its air and 38% taking action once they had viewed the network's pod-based spots.
The study also revealed that GSN's audience is highly engaged with the average viewer spending over 11 hours a week watching the network and 90% typically watching for more than 15 minutes at a time. According to Nielsen's Length of Tune Ranker, GSN (Source:Nielsen Npower) ranked #17 among 103 networks for P2+ and with W18-49, the network moved up the chart to #14.
This all new, GSN original version of the classic show will be hosted by Speed Skating Champion Apolo Anton Ohno. Each one-hour episode of MINUTE TO WIN IT features competitors facing 10 challenges that escalate in level of difficulty using everyday household items. Each game has a one-minute time limit and failure to finish the task on time will eliminate the contestant. At various points throughout the game, the competitor can walk away with the money earned up to that point - but it'll take nerves of steel to complete all 10 tasks to win the grand prize of $250,000. The episodes are produced by Shine America - based on the format owned by Shine's sister company Friday TV. Michael Binkow (Baggage, 1 vs. 100) serves as Executive Producer. (40 x :60)
You can run, but you cannot hide, the Beast is always coming after you. In THE CHASE, a team of four contestants attempts to amass as much money as possible by answering quick-fire questions in a 60-second round. The money earned will go towards a team bank. Why the urgency? Because the Beast is always lurking, ready to pounce. The Beast - quite simply -- is a quiz genius. The job of this intimidating presence is to catch each contestant by answering more questions than his opponents to ensure they are not able to bank their money. It's a role he executes with ruthless efficiency. In the final round, the team collectively plays against The Beast in an epic David vs. Goliath battle for the entire amount that they have banked. THE CHASE is produced by ITV Studios America. (8 x :60)
The hotbed of dancing in the United States can be found in an unlikely location. The population of Orem, Utah is only 84,000 - yet one in 40 is a dancer. Several of Orem's dancers have gone on to win regional, national and world championships. But succeeding in Orem isn't easy. The city is home to two of the most elite dance studios in America, each owned by a fiercely competitive and hard-driving dance instructor. The studios are just a stone's throw from one another...and the owners used to be partners! Needless to say, the rivalry between the dance studios and their owners is as fierce as the competition among the dancers. Each week, the studios participate in dance competitions and each week they fight for 1st and 2nd positions - always with the ultimate goal of triumphing over the other. DANCE RIVALS is produced by H2R Entertainment with Derek Hough, Christian Horner, Adam Rosenblatt and Jamie Rosenblatt serving as Executive Producers.
IT TAKES A CHURCH is a new one-hour series where a church will go on a mission to find love for one lucky, single parishioner...without them knowing! Each week, we'll visit another church from across the country and surprise a single girl (or guy) with the news that she is about to be saved from the dating world. The congregation, Pastor, friends, and family will all contribute, but in the end our single will decide which suitor she is putting her faith in. The parishioner who brought the chosen suitor will win money for both themself and their charity. IT TAKES A CHURCH is developed for GSN by Sean Kelly.
What are men really thinking? In each episode of MIND OF A MAN, two female contestants will try to figure out what men really think about dating, marriage, working and all manner of manly pursuits. The questions on the show have all been previously asked and answered by a survey of 100 men. Over three rounds, the contestants will try to determine the correct answers with the help of a celebrity panel. A mix of famous and funny male and female celebrities will offer their opinions about what men are really thinking. And for successfully getting inside the mind of a man, one of the contestants could win up to $15,000. MIND OF A MAN is produced by Never Nominated Productions Inc. with 51 Minds Entertainment's Mark Cronin serving as Executive Producer.
Two contestants who have an existing relationship (i.e. friends, siblings, husband and wife) move into another family's home for 48 hours. They must observe the family's every move and judge their dynamics. The twist is that one of the family members is a fake. They have been embedded with the real family in order to fool the contestants. The family and the imposter will create diversions and cast doubts over everyone's authenticity in order to keep houseguests from uncovering the TRUTH. If the houseguests correctly identify the imposter, they win $25,000. But if the family has deceived the houseguests into choosing incorrectly, the family wins the cash. THE IMPOSTER is a battle of observation and deduction vs. cunning and guile. THE IMPOSTER is produced by Leopard FilmsUSAwith Hayma "Screech" Washington serving as Executive Producer.
We've all gone through many stages in our lives, some more awkward than others. WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN ALL MY LIFE,hosted byBrooke Burns, is a new dating show that allows singles to watch a set of potential soul mates grow up before their very eyes. Each 30-minute episode will feature a new dater and three potential suitors. We will see and meet our dater, but the three potential suitors will be behind a scrim - neither the dater nor the viewers will have any idea what they look like. We will meet the suitors through photos and video footage from different decades in their lives, and the dater will be able to ask them questions based only on that era. Two suitors will be eliminated; one will be chosen. Can you find love just by digging through someone's past? WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN ALL MY LIFE is produced by Matt Westmore Media with Matt Westmore and Sean Kelly serving as Executive Producers.
Caroline Rhea created YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU'RE MISSING, a fun family game show that tests unsuspecting families on what they truly value. YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU'RE MISSING features family members challenged to see who can remember 10 meaningful items regularly on display in their home. One family member will be chosen to race the clock and correctly identify which items are missing - every correct answer is worth cash, and the better the player does, the more additional prizes the player earns for their family. Once the clock expires, the family is reunited for a funny reveal of how the search went. The player can then buy back items that were not recognized as missing. And, while it's their decision, they will be influenced by the sentimental value and pleas of their family members. YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU'RE MISSING is produced by Travail D'Amour with Caroline Rhea serving as Executive Producer.
Comedian and author Jeff Foxworthy hosts THE AMERICAN BIBLE CHALLENGE, a lively studio-based game in which contestants compete based on their knowledge of the Bible. Utilizing current pop-culture as well as historical references, questions are drawn from the rich, dense narrative found in the world's best-selling book. The contestants share their compelling back-stories and each team plays for a charitable organization. Multiple Grammy Award(R) winner Kirk Franklin joins Season Two as musical co-host. THE AMERICAN BIBLE CHALLENGE is produced by RelativityREAL for GSN, with RelativityREAL's Tom Forman ("Extreme Makeover: Home Edition") serving as Executive Producer on the project along with Janelle Fiorito ("Extra Virgin"). Nick Stuart and Maura Dunbar of Odyssey Networks are Consulting Producers. Odyssey Networks is the country's largest multi-faith coalition dedicated to producing and distributing media that creates understanding among people of different beliefs and perspectives. Jeff Foxworthy also serves as Producer. Embassy Row's Michael Davies as well as Parallel Entertainment's J.P. Williams and Jennifer Novak serve as Executive Producers.
At G-Stone Motors, a state-of-the-art car dealership in Middlebury, Vermont, the saying is, "We'll take anything in trade." And they mean it. Don't have enough for a down payment? Founder Gardner Stone will trade you a beautiful new car or truck for anything you've got that he thinks he can sell - pigs, a hot air balloon, coffins, maple syrup, dolls, a shoe collection. But Stone's son Todd and daughter Darcy, who work with him in the business, have very different ideas about what makes a good trade, and they have the unenviable task of re-selling whatever their father has taken in trade. Each 30-minute episode features the outrageous, hilarious, hotly contested barter stories at G-Stone Motors - with a simmering stew of family drama cooking alongside. FAMILY TRADE is produced by Eli Frankel's Rogue Atlas Productions in association with Lionsgate, with Frankel as Executive Producer.
THE NEWLYWED GAME, hosted by Sherri Shepherd, is GSN's modern installment of the classic series showcasing three newly married couples of wide-ranging backgrounds who face off in a series of question rounds. During each round, a spouse attempts to guess his or her mate's answer to questions about their relationship, ranging from the first time they met to the details of their love life. At the end of the game, the couple scoring the most points wins exciting prizes. THE NEWLYWED GAME is produced by Michael Davies and his production company, Embassy Row, which is owned by Sony Pictures Television. In addition to GSN's "The Pyramid" and "Chain Reaction," Davies has brought audiences fan-favorite shows such as "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire," "Power of 10," Bravo's "Watch What Happens Live" and "Kathy," and Oxygen's "The Glee Project." Host Sherri Shepherd also serves as a producer for THE NEWLYWED GAME.
Since its premiere in 1976, FAMILY FEUD, currently hosted by Steve Harvey, has remained one of television's most popular and enduring game shows, and continues to evolve in new and exciting ways. College tournaments, celebrity look-alikes and special theme weeks, along with TV's most revealing, surprising and fun survey results keep audiences tuning in each weekday. FAMILY FEUD is produced by FremantleMedia North America and distributed by Debmar Mercury. Gaby Johnston is Executive Producer.
GSN Digital continues to bolster the brand, becoming one of the largest online game publishers in the world with close to two million players visiting a GSN game platform each day. GSN Casino, the mobile app, was included on Apple's Best of 2012 list as a top grossing app for iPhone and iPad; it is also a top-downloaded and top-grossing app for Android. The Games by GSN app is the #1 multigame portal on Facebook.
GSN's programming and online games have been drivers of successful brand integrations with an engaging, positive environment that attracts a call to action audience. Impactful and turnkey elements offered include custom-short form content, co-branded interstitials, on-air stunts and digital/multi-screen extensions through custom games at GSN.com,GSNTV.com and mobile apps like The American Bible Challenge. For example, GSN's partnership with the Salvation Army for the first season of THE AMERICAN BIBLE CHALLENGE was anchored by customizable bumpers that encouraged viewers to download the app, and the network donated $1 to the Salvation Army for every download up to 10,000 users.
GSN is a multimedia entertainment company that offers original and classic game programming and competitive entertainment via its 77-million subscriber television network and online game sites. GSN's cross-platform content gives game lovers the opportunity to win cash and prizes, whether through GSN's popular TV game shows or through GSN Digital's free casual games, mobile and social games, and cash competitions. GSN is distributed throughout the U.S., Caribbean and Canada by all major cable operators, satellite providers and telcos. GSN and its subsidiary, WorldWinner.com, Inc., are owned by Sony Pictures Entertainment and DIRECTV. For further information, please visit GSNTV.com.


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My Long Trek to International Development
It all started with a visit to the UN Office in Geneva during my vacation in 2006. Like any other tourist, I squeezed a silly smile in front of the camera at the entrance to get a visitor pass, which I am still keeping to this day as a travel souvenir. And then I followed a guided tour. Of course I had always known about UN – in textbooks and on TV. But there's apparently something magic about actually sitting in the rooms where international conflicts were played out and listening to the stories that had made history. Having not completely emerged from my quarter-life crisis even after I got my MBA in the US and set on a seemingly promising career path at a big American financial institution, I had been searching for a mission.


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Fund: Carlyle Venture Partners
Posted by Robert Holloway on 2007-09-19
I have worked with and pitched multiple VC's . We have been funded by Allan Thygesen and the Carlyle team for several years across two ventures.
Ultimately the fund is about the people you work with and Allan is the guy to get hold of. He's got strong operational experience in tech start ups and has personally experienced the ups and downs of being in a start up. This generates a pragmatic partnership approach rather than some of the more conventional faceless MBA type number crunchers I've encountered. He's a no bullshit type of guy with a very friendly open demeanour.
Carlyle has undergone significant change since we were first funded. Of course the mother ship is huge, however the venture arm in SF maintains smaller shop feel.
The critical piece for me is how your investment partners react to the bad times rather than when everything is running smoothly. This is where Allan and his team has excelled. Very hands on if you want, very keen to learn about our business and just all round good colleague in and out of board meetings.
I've talked with other of their portfolio CEO's who echo these sentiments. Happy to answer questions if you are considering approaching them.
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