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Church / School Partnership Breakfast w/ Dr. Nikolai Vitti, Superintendent of Duval County Public Schools- On April 8th, 7:30am, Southside Baptist Church will be hosting a breakfast sponsored by Transform Jacksonville. This is for all 160 Duval County principals, they will be introduced to the benefits and opportunities of developing a faith-based partnership. It is Dr. Gary Webber's deepest desire to have a least one JBA pastor at every table that morning.
Please Click Here for a letter from Dr. Gary Webber about the reason for the breakfast and the need for volunteers as well.
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3 Days of Praise and Worship at Fruit Cove Baptist Church - Celebration of Joy "Let God Love You" - 3 Days of Praise and Worship (April 4th, 5th, 6th) at 10 am
Dr. John Sullivan, preaching
Rev. Archie Jackson, leading worship
Fruit Cove Baptist Church, 501 SR 13
St. Johns, Florida, 904-287-0996
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Part-Time Desktop Publisher/Ministry Assistant - FaithBridge Church is seeking a part-time Desktop Publisher/Ministry Assistant. Candidates should be proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite to include Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, Website Design using Word Press and the Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel and PowerPoint. If interested in applying, please email Melissa Penrod at email@example.com.
Pianos for Sale - The Florida Baptist Children's Home has some pianos and an organ for sale with great stories behind them. One was played and used by Liberace!
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Children's Ministry Director position Fort Caroline Baptist Church - responsible for creating irresistible environments and relationships that connect children, parents, and leaders to an equipping, developing, and growing spiritual journey with Christ.
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Westside Baptist Church is proud to host Jason Crabb on Friday, March 25 for a special Worship Concert. On this Good Friday evening, experience a power time of worship that points to the cross. The concert is FREE & starts at 6:30pm (doors at 5:30pm). Seating is first come first served and groups are welcome. For more information, please contact Westside Baptist Church at904-781-0618 or wbcjax.com.
Bi-vocational Worship Pastor/Leader - (Interim and/or Permanent) needed at CrossPointe Church in Fleming Island. One service on Sundays with blended worship. Contact firstname.lastname@example.com or call904.524.4054.
2016 National DayofPrayer - at Jacksonville City Hall, May 5th at 12 noon.
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Safety First CPR & Safety Training, LLC - is a Christian-owned local small business who can train and certify your staff, volunteers and/or church members in CPR and Basic First Aid.
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Part-time Music / Worship leader - Maranatha Baptist Church (2927 Leon Rd.) is looking for a part time Music/ Worship Leader who can lead blended worship music (praise songs and hymns). If interested please send a resume to email@example.com
or contact Pastor Simmons at (904) 642-1154.
Worship Leader Part-time-Permanent - needed atDinsmore Baptist Church. Contact the Pastor at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Dr. Johnny Hunt will be at Hibernia Baptist Church -May 13th -14th for a Men's Conference.
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Instruments needed - Blessed Hope Community Church is moving to a new space and is in need of instruments. If you have any instruments that can be donated please contact Pastor Herode Joseph email@example.com or at (904) 962-5716.
ALLEN HESTER MINISTRIES - available for concerts and ministry appointments for churches of any size! Allen is a singer/songwriter from Neptune Beach and a former missionary to Seoul, South Korea. Preview the music atwww.allenhester.com and contact Allen email@example.com or 917-485-4032 for more information or to schedule Allen and his team. References available upon request.
Available Musical Program - Pastor Manuel Gomez pastor of Primera Iglesia Bautista de Venezuela and two other pastors are here in Jacksonville. Pastor Gomez has established over 130 missions and 27 churches. The present membership is over 5000 and is one of the fastest growing churches in Venezuela. He is here with to other pastors Luis Gonzalez and Pedro Duran. They also have a choir that would love to be able to sing in various churches. If you would like them to preach or do a musical program with the choir, duets and solos contact Dr Wayne Rowbottom at 904 554 7890.
Shepherd's Staff Pastoral Counseling Service - has expanded to include offices at Fort Caroline Baptist Churchand Deermeadows Baptist Church. Dr. Carl Kyle, a licensed mental health professional and clinically trained pastoral counselor, provides individual, couples, family counseling, as well as clergy counseling, coaching and career assessment, for those struggling with personal, relational and professional challenges. A conveniently scheduled appointment may be made by calling (904) 493-2127 or through e-mail email@example.com.
Free Baby Item Giveaway - Families can come to GreenWare Outreach every Tuesday (9-11am) or Wednesday (4-6pm) which is located on the First Baptist of Orange Park church campus at 1140 Kingsley Ave in Orange Park.
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Part-Time position - Childcare worker needed at Deermeadows Baptist Church. Please contact Claudia Vega at 904-642-2200 if interested.
Substitute or interim pianist/organist available
Well-seasoned in traditional and contemporary music, has own equipment to do PowerPoint projections. Call Pastor Gary at 904-861-8032
Sky Counseling Center at The Church at Argyle
Sky Counseling Center has recently launched at The Church at Argyle. Sky Counseling Center provides professional counseling, relationship coaching, and spiritual direction, all from a Christian biblical perspective, for individuals, couples, and families. Visitwww.skycounseling.com or call 904-800-8553 for more information or to setup an appointment.
Instruments needed - In need of a key board possibly a Roland, a Korg, and a Bass Guitar and if possible the accessories that accommodate those instruments. Over the ear mic also needed. Contact David Mathis at 904-415-2730.
Opportunity - Local teens are in need of locations to complete court-ordered community service. If you are interested in allowing youth to complete community service at your church and maybe creating a mentor relationship, please contact Keith Money of the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice at 904-391-3806.
Needed used and or new Sound System - (etc... Microphones, Projectors, projector screen)- If you have any of this equipment and would like to pass this on to a new church plant, please contact Darriel Hagans at 904-528-0753 or email Joseph Lee email@example.com. Or you can contact office number at 904-361-3820.
Parkwood Counseling Center - is a new resource in the Arlington community and greater Jacksonville area providing clinical counseling for all people. Using innovative, proven and creative strategies the clinicians will provide excellent care and compassion to help you and your family grow in health and stability.
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Attention Pastors - If you are a young pastor of an established church and would be interested in gathering quarterly for fellowship and edification, please email John Green at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Guardian Ad Litem Volunteers Needed -
Abused, neglected, and abandoned children need YOUR voice in court. Please visit www.guardianadlitem.org.
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Scalp acupuncture is a specialized technique that has helped many people with nervous system disorders. The most familiar type known is body acupuncture. Scalp acupuncture takes its place alongside other micro acupuncture systems such as auriculotherapy (ear), Korean Hand Acupuncture (duh..hand), and reflexology (foot). Through treating a localized microsystem, the health-enhancing energy flow or Qi (chee) can be stimulated by virtually any part of the body.
Very fine needles are painlessly inserted into the thin layer of the scalp tissue in the treatment zones which are associated with specific body functions and regions. To stimulate the flow of qi, the needles are periodically stimulated during the treatment.
Using the various microsystems, patients can receive treatment in any position and the needles can be left for extended periods of time. Especially in scalp acupuncture, the needles can be inserted and the affected extremities can be moved during the treatment. Acupuncture treatment along with the associated movement is vital in improving connections between the central and peripheral nervous systems.
Modern scalp acupuncture when originally introduced showed the relationship between the scalp and the cerebral cortex. The scalp acupuncture was originally used to treat diseases (stroke) or injury to the brain. Scalp acupuncture is used widely to treat nervous system disorders. Ear acupuncture is also used to treat neurological disorders due to the location of the ear near the brain.
It is well documented that the bones of the head (cranium) move in a rhythmic pattern throughout life. The movement of the cranial bones is responsible for the movement of the cerebrospinal fluid and the proper functioning of the nervous system. Unfortunately, injuries occur to the skull either from inside — such as a stroke/blood clot, tumors, cysts — and external causes — such as car accidents, motorcycle injuries, hitting a soccer ball with the head, getting punched out in the face and more — causing a distortion to these cranial/skull bones and resulting a disturbance to the proper functioning of the nervous system.
Gently adjusting the cranial bones can restore the proper function of the nervous system. Scalp acupuncture combined with cranial adjusting is a powerful duo in helping restore the body to optimum wellness.
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Mike Pence (R-Ind.)
Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.)
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline)-The U.S. House of Representatives on Saturday passed a landmark health care overhaul that changes the way the nation's medical insurance companies do business.
But critics say one critical component to keeping costs down -- tort reform -- is noticeably absent from the White House-backed plan.
"Any physician in America will tell you that the simplest way to reduce health care costs is to enact real medical liability reform," said House Minority Whip Eric Cantor, R-Va. "The fear of being sued by opportunistic trial lawyers is pervasive in the practice of medicine. Our system wastes billions on defensive medicine that should be going to patient care."
The $1 trillion House bill, which narrowly passed on a 220-215 vote, had the support of one Republican -- first term Anh "Joseph" Cao of Louisiana -- and opposition from 39 Democrats.
The House bill would bar insurers from denying coverage and prohibit the insurance industry from charging higher premiums to consumers with a preexisting condition.
There are far-reaching changes included in the House-approved bill, which was nearly derailed in a battle over abortion funding.
The bill contains a public insurance option, which proponents say is aimed at injecting more competition into the health insurance marketplace. Under the legislation, the insurance industry would lose its exemption from federal antitrust restrictions on market allocation and price fixing.
Republican Rep. Mike Pence of Indiana on Sunday blasted Saturday's vote.
"Last night, on a narrow, partisan vote, the Democrats put their liberal, big-government agenda ahead of the American people," Pence said in an appearance on the "Fox News Sunday" program.
The House-approved 2,000- page plan and the one that is expected to be passed in the Senate will be merged in conference committee before a final bill goes to President Barack Obama, who has made health care reform his No. 1 domestic priority.
Among other legal reforms, House Republicans had suggested a cap on punitive damages and narrowing the statute of limitations on malpractice claims would reduce health care costs.
The director of the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, Douglas Elmendorf, has said as much as $54 billion could be saved over the next 10 years if Congress enacts legal reforms including a $250,000 cap on damages for pain and suffering and a $500,000 cap on punitive damages and restricting the statute of limitations on malpractice claims.
The House plan would, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, extend insurance coverage to 36 million uninsured Americans and see to it that about 96 percent of Americans have medical coverage.
"This legislation will mean affordability for the middle-class, security for our seniors, and honors our responsibility to our children, adding not one dime to the deficit," said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif.
To pay for the coverage expansion, House Democrats want a surtax on couples who make more than $1 million a year, and a 2.5 percent excise tax on medical devices.
In the Senate, Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., is having trouble gathering the 60 votes needed to approve a plan.
"The House bill is dead on arrival in the Senate," Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said Sunday on CBS's "Face the Nation. He decried the bill as one "written by liberals for liberals."
If signed by Obama, the health care overhaul would mark the most significant expansion of medical care since Congress created Medicare in 1965 for the nation's elderly.
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Mindfulness and Holiday Traditions
Hello Beautiful Friends! One of the most magical things about the holiday season is the opportunity to create and celebrate traditions among family and friends. Traditions serve such an important role in our lives, especially as children. Often times you may not even realize you have created a tradition. Salazar Family traditions include counting down...Read More


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March 31, 2005
Argentina's Last Crisis
Brad Setser looks back at Argentina's recent crisis:
Brad Setser's Web Log: What happened to Argentine banks in 2001? And why?: Retrospective analysis of what went wrong in Argentina back in 2000 and 2001.... Argentina's crisis was a searing experience for me. In my no doubt biased view, the case studies are the real strengths of this just released IMF paper (fully disclosure: I contributed to the Argentine case study).... The core thesis of the Argentine case study is simple: Argnetine's banks were in far better positioned to survive a devaluation and a government debt restructuring at the end of 2000 than they were at the end of 2001. Consequently, waiting a year had real costs....
[D]uring the course of 2001, Argentine banks got rid of precisely those assets that would (potentially) have performed in the event of a devaluation and government debt restructuring. They ran down their best assets -- their liquid offshore reserves -- to pay off depositors (and to pay off maturing cross border credits). They also reduced their peso lending to Argentine firms dramatically. Peso deposits fell more rapidly than dollar deposits (that, incidentally, does not mean dollar depositors did not run: some peso depositors shifted into dollars, and some dollar depositors ran). To stay matched, currency wise, the banks had to reduce their peso lending commensurately.
That left the banks with dollar-denominated lending to the government, and dollar-denominated lending to Argentine firms. Both types of lending were almost sure to go bad in the event of a restructuring and a devaluation...
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Darksiders 3 has been a long time in the making and fans such as me, have been waiting for the game to come out for years. Darksiders 3 features the third horseman, Fury. She is the only female amongst the group.
If you are interested in finding out more about the lead protagonist of the game then you have come to the right place. Here in this article, we are going to talk about everything that you need to know about Fury from the Darksiders franchise.
Rider Of The Black Horse
Every rider has a different colored horse. While Death is the pale rider because his horse is yellowish, Fury rides a black horse. This is very bad-ass and I am looking forward to playing the game when it comes out.
The name of the horse has not been confirmed as of right now. There are some theories that suggest that the name of the horse is Torment. This name originates from the lore that furies are tormentors of Hades, lord of the underworld.
Fiery Whip
War uses a sword and Death has the iconic sythes. Fury, on the other hand, has the fiery whip. This is the weapon of choice for the black rider and rider can also use her claws to shred enemies as well.
Loyalty To The Horsemen
Like Death, Fury cares deeply about her brothers and is loyal to the other riders of the apocalypse. She is also loyal to the Charred Council but not as much as War.
Replacement For Famine
Fury is the replacement for the classic horseman Famine in Darksiders 3. Other than the color of her horse there is nothing similar between the two characters.
Fury Does Not Lend Her Weapon
Fury is the only horseman that does not lend a weapon to war. War can, however, get a special enchantment called Fury's Embrace which has the following effects:
- Wrath leeched on every weapon strike
- Boosts Wrath power damage
- Reveals all world maps and items
- Additional Wrath boost on killing blows
Face Not Covered
Fury it the only horseman whose face is not covered. War has a hood and his face is mostly concealed. Death wears a mask so you can not see his face at all. Strife wears a helmet so you can see his face either.
Darksiders 3 should be interesting and I hope that it was worth the wait. It will be great to be able to play a Darksiders game after so long. Now we only have to wait and see when the game will be coming out.
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Atlantic Garden Resort is situated near the centre of Corralejo, in Fuerteventura at a stone's throw from the wonderful national park with the sand dunes and only a few minutes walk from the local beaches. Nearby there is an abundance of restaurants and bars offering a wide variety of local and international cuisine by day and night. For those of you who love to shop, virtually everything you are looking for can be found almost on our doorstep. Just 50 metres up the road is the nearest bus stop where you can catch a bus to most destinations on the island. Although Atlantic Garden is situated 300m from the heart of Corralejo with its cafes, bars and discos, it is still able to maintain an air of seclusion to ensure a totally tranquil, relaxing holiday. Whatever you decide whether it's a relaxing holiday spent by the pool or on the beach, or a frenzy of sight seeing, shopping and excursions, there is something to suit everyone!


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text: You are looking at the page The paintings of Eric Bourdon - Gallery 4 on the website Eric Bourdon, French artist painter | Gallery, in the category Paintings. Virtual gallery of Eric Bourdon's paintings, French artist creating his works through improvisational drawing, using acrylic colors on linen canvas. Photo album of the painter's modern artworks. Each work on the online art gallery is an original painting that may be for sale. Contact the artist if you want to buy one !


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The Vineyard / Xenos Free Dental Clinic needs more volunteers. Please consider if you would like to serve with us. God has been glorified through the exciting ministry of this clinic! Thanks to the volunteers sharing the gospel message, patients have come to saving faith through Jesus. There is amazing unity among the volunteers from both churches. Volunteers are crucial in helping to meet very practical and sometimes urgent dental needs, along with spiritual needs.
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PRAYER TEAM VOLUNTEERS: our prayer team volunteers are the heart of our Free Clinics ministry, as they spend time praying with the patients, including sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with them.
GREETER: welcomes patients to the Dental Clinic and helps them get signed in / registered
COORDINATOR: oversees the flow of the entire clinic, ensuring that all patients see the dental professionals, have the opportunity to pray, etc
OPEN/CLOSE: comes in a bit earlier to help get the dental clinic ready to serve, and stays with the other volunteers to ensure that all equipment, etc, is returned to its proper place before departing the clinic
DENTIST: provides professional dental care to patients
HYGIENISTS/DENTAL ASSISTANTS: assist the dentists with dental care; we do ask that only practicing, experienced hygienists and assistants fill these roles (we do not allow students to work in these roles)
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The Vineyard / Xenos Free Dental Clinic began in 2012 by providing free basic dental care to those in need. The clinic, located at 171 East 5th Avenue, is open on Thursday nights and just last year opened its doors one Wednesday per month. If interested or have questions, email Margo Shaw at email@example.com. Visit our Facebook page at facebook.com/XenosFC.


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Bed 1 queen bed (pocket coil mattress newly changed!), 1 sofa bed (for one child)
This studio offers a terrace, a kitchenette and outdoor dining area. It also includes a flat-screen cable TV. Private bathroomRoom Facilities: Terrace, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV, Air conditioning, Heating, Private entrance, Mosquito net, Wardrobe or closet, Free toiletries, Toilet, Private Bathroom, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Kitchenette, Refrigerator, Microwave, Dining area, Kitchenware, Stovetop, Toaster, Coffee machine, Dining table, Outdoor furniture, Outdoor dining area, Towels, air conditioning
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This is a fun hardware hack: a cheapo alarm clock outfitted with an accelerometer so that it will go into snooze mode when you smack it, whack it, punch it, toss it off your nightstand, etc. That's showin' time who's boss! Check out the video, it's a stitch.
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NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- Morgan Stanley Chairman and Chief Executive Philip Purcell said Wednesday that he expects the financial services industry to consolidate this year, with some transactions along the lines of Credit Suisse First Boston's $12 billion acquisition of DLJ.
"We would expect to see those kinds of mergers continue and expect that some of them will be 2003 events and some in 2004," Purcell said during a Salomon Smith Barney financial services conferences.
While last year turned out to be good for Morgan Stanley MWD, -2.15%, one of the world's top investment banks, "every day in 2002 seemed like a bad day," Purcell said.
In the sights of New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer, the nation's top securities firms were under investigation for most of last year. In December, Morgan Stanley, along with nine other firms, signed a $1.4 billion settlement with regulators.
The agreement separates investment banking from research at the firms and bans any allocation of IPO shares to executives or directors of public companies, a practice known as "spinning." See story
Following the Sept. 11 terrorist attack, Morgan Stanley was forced to slash compensation for its staff by 30 percent. The firm had to take another reduction in 2002, Purcell said.
"We got to close the year by cutting everyone's compensation another 30 percent," he said. "That's my list about what was fun about year 2002. There wasn't much there."
But Purcell said Morgan came through 2002's scandals with its "reputation intact."
Morgan Stanley experienced very little turnover during that time. At its senior management meeting two weeks ago, only one person was missing from those who had attended the event in 2002, Purcell said.
Securities firms will be forced to consolidate, said analyst Richard Bove, of Hoefer & Arnett.
"Firing is not an effective way to cut costs," Bove said. "Consolidation is beneficial in an environment like this. There are too many brokerage firms, to many asset planners, too many everything."
Shares of Morgan dropped 50 cents, or 1.3 percent, to $37.80 Wednesday.
Separately, Texas Pacific Group plans to raise $4 billion in a new buyout fund, a person familiar with the situation told CBS.MarketWatch.com.
In December, TPG led a consortium of investors to buy Burger King for $1.5 billion from Diageo Plc DEO, -1.06%. The private equity firm is currently mulling whether to join the bidding for Safeway, the United Kingdom's fourth-largest supermarket chain.
Texas Pacific plans to start fund-raising for the $4 billion fund in second or third quarter, the person said.
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About our Speaker Margaret Feinberg
A self-described "hot mess," Margaret Feinberg is a popular Bible teacher and speaker at churches and leading conferences such as Catalyst, Thrive, and Women of Joy, and creator of best-selling coloring books for grown ups— Live Loved: An Adult Coloring Book and Live Free: An Adult Coloring Book. Her books, including The Organic God, The Sacred Echo, Scouting the Divine, Wonderstruck, Fight Back With Joy, and their corresponding Bible studies, have sold nearly one million copies and received critical acclaim and extensive national media coverage from CNN, the Associated Press, USA Today, Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, and more.
She was recently named one of 50 women most shaping culture and the church today by Christianity Today, one of the 30 Voices who will help lead the church in the next decade by Charisma magazine and one of 40 who will shape Christian publishing by Christian Retailing magazine. Margaret lives in Salt Lake City, Utah with her husband, Leif, and their superpup, Hershey. She believes some of the best days are spent in jammies, laughing, and being silly.
Margaret spends most mornings with her good friends, Coffee and God. Without Coffee, mornings would be difficult. Without God, life would be impossible.
You'll often find Margaret (puppy-in-tow) adventuring outdoors—she enjoys hiking, river rafting, and scanning the night sky for the Northern Lights and shooting stars. She boasts an exceptionally dry sense of humor that she attributes to her Jewish father. Little known family secrets: her dad was inducted into the Surfer's Hall of Fame, and her mom earned her captain's license for 60-ton ships. They're pretty amazing. You'd like them.
Married to Leif for over a decade, Margaret's known for losing things like her sunglasses on her head, keys in her hand, or her phone for the 12th time today. Luckily, Hershey hasn't been left anywhere… for long. She prefers watching comedies and laughing until her tummy aches rather than doing sit ups. For being a writer, friends say she has a surprisingly narrow vocabulary and uses a lot of the same phrases including, "I'm game", "Whahhooo!" and "Oooh! Let's do it."


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The daily grind can be hard to get back into. To help you breeze through this week, we gather the best of the web to show you the things we think you should browse, watch, read or do. Have a look at these breathtaking images from the Sony World Photography Awards, learn how to travel on the cheap, get some ideas for things to do this week in Sydney, dream with Isa Langnes, add all of these 12 classic (and new) surf flicks to your queue, and find out how Lego is building a sustainable future in their products.


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Combining 3D Shape, Color, and Motion for Robust Anytime TrackingDavid Held, Jesse Levinson, Sebastian Thrun and Silvio Savarese
Conference Paper, Robotics: Science and Systems (RSS), July, 2014
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Although object tracking has been studied for decades, real-time tracking algorithms often suffer from low accuracy and poor robustness when confronted with difficult, real-world data. We present tracker that combines 3D shape, color (when available), and motion cues to accurately track moving objects in real-time. Our tracker allocates computational effort based on the shape of the posterior distribution. Starting with a coarse approximation to the posterior, the tracker successively refines this distribution, increasing tracking accuracy over time. The tracker can thus be run for any amount of time, after which the current approximation to the posterior is returned. Even at a minimum runtime of 0.7 milliseconds, our method outperforms all of the baseline methods of similar speed by at least 10%. If our tracker is allowed to run for longer, the accuracy continues to improve, and it continues to outperform all baseline methods. Our tracker is thus anytime, allowing the speed or accuracy to be optimized based on the needs of the application.
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title = {Combining 3D Shape, Color, and Motion for Robust Anytime Tracking},
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text: Ioannina in Greece - Ιωάννινα - is the capital and largest city of Epirus, located on the western shore of lake Pamvotis. Located 450 km from Athens, 290 kilometres from Thessaloniki and 80 km from the port of Igoumenitsa in the Ionian Sea. Founded by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian in the 6th century AD, the town flourished following the Fourth Crusade, when many wealthy Byzantine families fled there in the early 13th century following the sack of Constantinople. Ioannina has a wealth of attractions and museums: The Islet of Pamvotis lake, the Island Museum, the National Archaeological Museum, the castle located in the center of the town, the Fethiye Mosque located in Its-Kale Fortress, the Aslan Pasha Ottoman Mosque, the Old Ottoman Library, the Byzantine Museum, the Municipal Gallery of Giannina, and the Jewish Synagogue. 10 km south of the city lies the Pavlos Vrellis Greek History Museum, a wax museum which covers events and personalities from Greek history, established in 1995 and it is the result of the personal work of one man. Ioannina is famous throughout Greece for its silverwork and has many shops selling silver jewelry and decorative items.


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GUESS Is a market leading fashion company with a focus on lifestyle-driven fashion and style. Over the years they have been very active in churning out very innovative and trend defining wristwatches. Though they began as a jeans company in 1981, they soon launched their first wristwatch collection in 1983. It was a line of men's and women's fashion watches and it was hugely successful. Constant attention to new ideas and cutting-edge design keeps the brand relevant to today's trends. Men and women of class are always on the lookout for new products from GUESS due to their trend setting styles.
GUESS Women's G85719L Multi-Chain Silver-Tone Bracelet Watch
This is one of the brand's premier female wristwatches, designed to redefine style and keep the wearer fashionable and stylish. It is every woman's dream so to speak in terms of sleek wristwatches. It is a combination of beauty, class and durability with its silver toned bracelet honed to a lustrous finish. There is also a jewel clasp closure and the bracelet is self adjustable to cater for women of all hand sizes. The crown is richly textured and this watch can resist water penetration up to a depth of 10 meters (33 feet), which truthfully isn't all that much, and so you shouldn't go anywhere near a body of water with this watch. Indeed this product is built to last with durable materials.
Prominent features:
- Category: Can be worn for both formal and social occasions
- Dial Window material type: Mineral
- Case material: Metal
- Band dimensions: 35mm diameter, 10mm thickness and 34.5mm band width
- Band Color: Silver
- Dial color: Silver
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We all reach the point where we know work is not the thing any longer. It's a thing but it does not resonate or build sets of accomplishment or joy. It's what my mom would call a means to an end. Sometimes the "means" are not even clear and then it becomes a daily slog to reach the end.
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Novellus Systems (Nasdaq: NVLS) tore past analyst forecasts in its third quarter report yesterday, Intel is expected to at least edge out estimates when it releases its results today, and between the two there's enough positive momentum to carry the chip sector above the water despite a drop for the overall market.
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|Water intrusion
|2. Side Wall and End Caps
|Appearance and functional condition of sidewalls, entrance doors, windows and cargo access doors
|Damage, discoloration and delamination of sidewall and end cap components
|Inspect and identify the material type of the front and rear caps
|Aging and general overall condition of front and rear caps
|3. Slide Out Rooms
|Rate slide out roof condition
|Condition of seals, sweeps and gaskets for possible damage
|Wiring and utility harness underneath slide out room
|Types of slide out drive systems
|Type of roof material for slide out room
|4. Awnings and Slide Out Toppers
|Condition of awning frames and latching mechanisms
|Condition of fabric material of the awnings
|Operational type (manual vs electric) of awnings, slide out toppers and window awnings
|Measure and document awning fabric size
|5. Chassis Turn Signal and Running Lights (12 volt DC)
|Activate and evaluate the operation of the DOT lights
|Operate and evaluate the emergency break away switch
|Condition of 7 pin connector receptacle
|6. Electrical System (120 volt AC)
|Condition of power cord and its connection ends
|Circuit breaker box wiring, breakers and grounding connections
|Test output operation of the 120 VAC to 12 VDC converter for charging of the deep cycle batteries
|Identify any damage or repair of the power cord
|Verify the separation of all wiring types
|Heat discoloration to wiring and connections
|7. Generator ‐ Engine (if installed – strongly recommend performing oil analysis)
|Note the model, serial number and run hours
|Check oil level
|Start and operate the onboard generator
|Test voltage output and frequency (60 cycles)
|Put generator under load to verify operation
|8. Generator ‐ Radiator (if installed – strongly recommend performing fluid analysis)
|Visually inspect coolant reservoir, radiator and hoses
|Location of Radiator and cooling fans
|9. Inverter (if installed)
|Note the model and serial number
|Wiring, electrical connections and fuses/circuit breakers
|Place electrical load to verify proper operation
|10. Coach Battery System (12 volt DC deep cycle)
|Condition, age and matched sizing of the battery stack
|Wiring, fuse panel and fuses of the 12 volt DC electrical system
|Note location of the battery stack
|Evaluate fresh water/waste water monitor panel for incorrect readings
|Determine if positive and negative cables are correctly matched for balanced load
|11. Fresh Water System
|Connections for city water hookup are operational
|Onboard fresh water tank and pressure pump system operates and maintains pressure
|Fresh water fixtures inside and outside of RV
|Test proper filling of the fresh water tank
|Water filtration system (if installed) for leaks and filter replacement
|12. Waste Water Systems (Gray and Black Water)
|Test both waste (gray and black) plumbing systems for leaks under the sinks, shower, around toilet and discharge lines
|Test drain valves for ease of operation
|Verify drain cap is in place and will hold waste water
|Identify type of drain valve controls
|Verify drain valves for both systems will maintain water in tanks
|13. Life Safety Items
|LP gas timed leak test at cook top burner
|Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) circuits
|Wall receptacles and ground fault
|Hot Skin test on exterior
|Emergency exit windows
|Fire Extinguisher
|Smoke/Fire Detector
|Carbon Monoxide Detector (if applicable)
|LP Gas Detector
|Rubber grommet around LP gas line of water heater (if equipped)
|14. Propane System (LP)
|Inspect hoses and pressure regulators for damage and age deterioration
|Verify plastic cover has been installed over regulator
|Verify single state regulator is installed on split tank systems
|15. DOT Cylinders (if equipped)
|Document manufactured dates of DOT cylinders
|Tank sizes that have been installed
|Exterior of cylinder to check for rust and other damage
|Locations of DOT cylinders
|16. ASME Tank (if equipped)
|Check tank for rust or physical damage (if accessible)
|Document manufactured date
|List gallon capacity of tank
|List location of tank
|17. Refrigerator
|Identify brand, model and type of refrigerator
|Operate on all heat sources - 120 volt AC, LP gas, and 12 volt DC for 3 way refrigerators
|Collect serial and model number, verify with manufacturer if recall notice has been issued and completed for unit
|Test interior temperature of upper and lower refrigerator compartments and ice maker (if installed) *if refrigerator has been operating for a minimum of 12 hrs
|Condition of door frame, shelving, crisper drawers, door shelves and interior light
|Note location of vent panels
|Verify if baffle system on back of refrigerator area is correct and directing heat away from gas coils
|Rate door gasket seals of freezer and refrigerator box areas
|18. Water Heater (if equipped)
|Identify brand, model and type of water heater
|Verify operation on all heat sources - LP gas and 120 volt AC if equipped with heating element
|Burner assembly and gas exhaust system, check for blockages and insect infestation
|Operate By Pass Valves on back of water heater (if installed)
|Drain plug
|Dauber screen (if equipped)
|19. Furnace (if installed)
|Warm air discharge out of vents and return air flow to unit
|Identify brand, model and type (if accessible)
|Inspect air intake and exhaust assemblies for blockages and insect infestation
|Identify type of thermostat controls
|Monitor for unusual noise or vibration of blower motor
|Dauber screen
|20. Cook Top/Stove
|Ignition and operation of all top burners and the oven flame (if equipped)
|Condition of cook top or stove
|Condition of metal grill top and rubber grommets of top burner area
|Condition of stove top covers
|Control knobs, door handles and oven racks
|21. Air Conditioner(s)
|Cooling efficiency test (Delta T) on each unit
|Identify type of cooling unit/heat pump
|Plenum box and ductwork sealing
|Air filter, cooling and heat exhaust coils for debris and cleanliness
|22. Washer/Dryer (if installed)
|Wash and rinse cycle of the washer and dryer
|Exterior condition of dryer exhaust vent
|Leaks or damaged hoses
|23. Microwave/Convection Oven
|Identify brand, model, type and output wattage of unit
|Operate unit for 60 seconds utilizing cup of water and then list water temperature
|Rack and turn tables
|24. Dishwasher (if installed)
|Identify brand, model, type of the unit
|Leaks, non-functioning rotating racks and wash bars
|25. In-House Vacuum System (if installed)
|Hose assembly, access doors and dirt bag
|Identify brand, model and type of unit
|26. Electric Fireplace (if installed)
|Heat settings, fan speed levels and the back lighting
|Identify the brand, model and type of unit
|27. Cook Top Exhaust Fan
|Condition of exhaust function and fan speeds
|Exterior condition of exhaust fan
|Filter and lighting
|28. Ceiling Mounted Fans and Ceiling Exhaust Vents
|Condition of blades and motor
|Condition of the blade direction and fan speeds
|Verify lighting (if equipped)
|29. Interior Conditions and Appearance
|Ceilings, walls, interior doors and flooring for signs of water intrusion, surface damage and/or staining
|Interior, exterior and décor lighting ‐ 12 volt and 120 volt
|Operate windows, doors and note any deficiencies or missing components
|Evaluate window coverings
|30. Cabinets and Closet Condition
|Cabinet doors, drawers and pull out operation
|Visually inspect all counter tops and flat surface areas of kitchen, living room, bathroom, bedroom and storage areas for damage and/or scratches
|Identify all broken and loose cabinet and closet hardware
|Note if appearance of previous damage repairs have been performed
|31. Furniture
|Condition of dinette table/booth, chairs, recliners and sofa
|Note signs of mattress damage or staining
|Note furniture fabric tears, discoloration and signs of excessive wear
|32. Entertainment System
|TV and stereo equipment
|DVD/Disc players and radios
|Raise and lower roof mounted antenna (if equipped)
|Local channels antenna and 12 volt DC power signal booster
|33. Shower/Tub Enclosure
|Rate seals around frame work and doors for water leaks
|Door and latch system
|Glass panels, curtains and soap dish areas
|Stains and chemical/mineral build up
|34. Leveling System
|Extend and retract leveling system
|Hydraulic leaks or mechanical issues
|Identify brand and type of system
|35. Running Gear
|Type and number of axles
|Check frame, axles, springs, rims and other components for rust, oil stains and visible damage
|Document tire age and weight capacity
|Tire pressure
|Tire tread condition
|Weight ratings for each axle set
|Note valve extensions and pressure monitors
|36. Hitch System/Hook Up
|Identify type of system used to tow vehicles
|List modifications to hitch system
|37. Weight Labels and Data Plates
|Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
|License Plate Information
|Inspection Sticker Information - if applicable
|RVIA inspection seal number
|Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
|Manufactured Date


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His impressive credentials as a country music superstar were well-established long before "The Voice" came into his life: Shelton is a four-time CMA Awards' Vocalist of the Year and his platinum-selling 2013 release, "Based on a True Story…," was named Album of the Year.
Just off the heels of his multi-week No. 1 smash hit, "Boys 'Round Here," the follow-up single "Mine Would Be You" raced to the top of the charts to mark his 15th No. 1 – and 10th consecutive No. 1 – single. "Mine Would Be You" topped the charts for three weeks, making it one of the longest-charting country singles of 2013.
Shelton's latest album, "Bring Back the Sunshine" features guest appearances from Ashley Monroe and Voice alum RaeLynn.
Shelton has earned a host of other awards and nominations, including three Grammy nominations in 2013 for country album of the year, country solo performance and country song of the year for "Mine Would Be You." His infectious multi-week No.1 hit, "Honey Bee" still holds the record for the fastest-selling digital platinum single for a male country solo artist.
With songs such as "All About Tonight," "Who Are You When I'm Not Looking," "Honey Bee," "God Gave Me You," "Drink on It," "Over," "Sure Be Cool If You Did" and "Boys 'Round Here," Shelton has proven his versatility and shown himself to be one of the genre's strongest and most compelling vocalists. His live show – hit-filled, high-energy unpredictable affairs – has kept him among country's most popular touring acts.
Shelton's success was not a slow build, since his self-titled debut album would reach gold. The 2001 disc's top song, "Austin," reached the top of the country charts and started an incredible streak of No. 1 singles. Other top 20 singles from the album were "All Over Me" and "Ol' Red," and all three of those singles helped propel Shelton's burgeoning career.
His second album, "The Dreamer," was released in 2003 and eventually reached gold. Leadoff single "The Baby" hit No. 1 on the country charts. "Blake Shelton's Barn & Grill" also reached gold, and his fourth disc, "Pure BS," saw the cover single, "Home," reach No. 1.
The No. 1 hit singles kept coming: "She Wouldn't Be Gone," from his "Startin' Fires" album would be his fifth single to reach the top.
Over the last few years, Shelton's fame has continued to skyrocket. The 2011 Grammy-nominated album, "Red River Blue," debuted at No. 1, and his latest album, "Based on a True Story …" also topped the charts.
While "The Voice" has increased Shelton's exposure to a national audience in instrumental ways, it wasn't the first time he has appeared on television. He served as a judge on "Nashville Star" and "Clash of the Choirs," and headlined his own Christmas special, "Blake Shelton's Not-So-Family Christmas," which won the Writers Guild of America's award in the Comedy/Variety – Music, Awards, Tributes – Specials category. In January, he performed as both the host and musical guest on Saturday Night Live.
Shelton was born, raised and lives in Oklahoma, where he has strong community ties. In response to the devastating tornadoes there last year, Shelton and NBC teamed up on the telethon "Healing in the Heartland: Relief Benefit Concert." With the help of Miranda Lambert, Reba, Usher, Rascal Flatts, Vince Gill and Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic, the telethon raised more than $6 million for United Way of Central Oklahoma.
"To a purist, Mr. Shelton is a savvy student of tradition. To a would-be outlaw, he's forever adding a wink. He's a star who is only as explicit as you want him to be," said Jon Caramanica in The New York Times. Shelton's passion for country music and his commitment to mentoring his team members from "The Voice" make him an incredible ambassador for country music.


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Being that I have a tiny part Irish in me (note the freckles all over my face), I'm always excited when St. Patricks day arrives because that means Corn Beef and Cabbage for dinner! This American St.Patties day favorite is delicious with some sauteed cabbage.
|Corn Beef and Cabbage
Another favorite of mine this holiday is Darby O Gill and the Little People. No St. Patricks day is complete without this movie...
|Darby O Gill and the Little People
I hope you have a wonderful St.Patties day!


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What one thing in Canada should you experience at least once in your life?
Everyone should experience being at the top of Grouse Mountain in the winter, and seeing the sun set upon the ocean, with the glowing city in the southeast. After watching the glistening sunset from the patio, you can walk a few steps outside and enjoy activities such as, snowboarding or skiing and ice-skating under twinkling lights – a winter wonderland experience!
Tell us about a special discovery that you've made in Canada?
A special discovery and easily accessible activity is the Sea to Sky Gondola, located in Squamish, British Columbia. You can bask in the spectacular views of the Squamish Chief, Shannon Falls, and the Howe Sound or connect to one of the back-country trails for some hiking if you're feeling adventurous!
What is your favorite place in Canada?
The Sunshine Coast, British Columbia! It's an outdoor lover's paradise and still feels undiscovered in some ways. Whether you're hiking in the Tetrahedron or Skookumchuck Narrows Provincial Park, or boating around the small islands surrounding the coast –the whole area is so peaceful.
Stephanie McCrone
My favorite places
Surrounded by Coastal Mountains and one of Canada's busiest natural harbours - Vancouver is ranked one of the most liveable cities in the world for a number of years.
Flanked by majestic mountains, sparkling ocean, rainforests and beautiful foliage, Vancouver makes it a four season destination.
With its friendly multi-cultural population - there are ... Read more...
My top picks
Sunshine Coast Circle , British Columbia
Vancouver Island Road Trip Highlights: Vancouver | Sunshine Coast | Quadra Island | Desolation Sound | Tofino | Victoria | Experience the best of Vancouver Island on this popular journey exploring the coastal villages along Canada's inside passage.
- Wildlife Adventure Tour
- Whale Watching Tour into Clayoquot Sound
- Admission to the Butchart Gardens in Victoria Read more...


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On 8 July 2016, the German Investment Tax Reform Act passed the Federal Council of Germany. As a consequence, the act will basically take effect on 1 January 2018 with a wide-ranging impact on the taxation of income realised through an investment fund. The reform implies a significant challenge for Asset Managers but also present new opportunities to gain additional market shares. Now is the right time to focus on the reform and to take action in order to make the most of the new legal environment.
Basic content of the reform
The reform fundamentally changes the taxation of investment income by introducing two separate taxation systems for investment funds on the one hand and special investment funds on the other hand. While an opaque taxation system will apply to investment funds where both the fund and its investors are subject to tax, the principle of tax transparency can be continued for special investment funds with however fundamental modifications.
Scope of application
The reformed German Investment Tax Act ("GITA 2018") is applicable to investment funds which are defined as investment asset pools within the meaning of the German Capital Investment Code. In addition, so-called "fictitious investment funds" are in scope of the GITA 2018 even though they do not qualify as investment asset pools. In practice, the most relevant case from a practical point of view will be so-called single investor funds, i.e. investment vehicles which limit the number of possible investors to one single investor but are in line with the remaining requirements for an investment asset pool. Furthermore, a company which must not unfold an active entrepreneurial activity under the laws of its home country and which is not subject to tax or exempted from tax will be deemed an investment fund.
The GITA 2018 is not applicable in the following cases: " If the certain exceptions of the German Capital Investment Code are applicable (e.g. securitisation special purpose vehicles and holding companies)
- If the investment asset pool is established in the legal form of a partnership, provided that it does not qualify as UCITS; investment funds of a contractual type (Sondervermögen) are however not considered to be partnerships
- In the case of participation companies pursuant to the German Participation Companies Act and REITs which are subject to the German Real Estate Investment Trust Act
In order to qualify as a special investment fund, an investment fund must comply with certain additional requirements which are comparable to the criteria to be fulfilled by all types of investment funds under the law currently in force. In other words, those requirements relate to regulation, redemption rights, eligible assets and investment limits. In addition, the number of investors must not exceed 100 whereby private individuals are basically prohibited. Unlike under the current rules, individual investors may however invest even directly into a special investment fund if they hold the fund units as part of their business assets. On the other hand, a look-through approach in relation to partnerships as investors will take place resulting in the fact that private individuals can basically no longer invest indirectly into a special investment fund.
It will be important to cope with the new requirements of a special investment fund already before 1 January 2018 given that a change from an investment fund to a special investment fund is excluded after that date.
Investment funds
One of the key points of the GITA 2018 is that investment funds will be subject to German corporate tax to the extent they receive German sourced dividend and rental income as well as capital gains from German real estate. These items are fully taxable at a rate of 15% including solidarity surcharge in the case of income subject to German withholding tax. In the case of income where no deduction took place, i.e. where the investment fund needs to file a corporate tax return with the German fiscal authorities, the tax rate amounts to 15% plus solidarity surcharge thereon. All other income (e.g. interest income, capital gains from the sale of stocks and other securities) is tax-free.
An application for exemption from corporate tax is possible to the extent that certain eligible investors are invested in the investment fund. Also, an entire exemption from corporate tax is possible if the constitutive documents of the investment fund necessitate that only certain eligible investors must hold a participation.
Finally, German trade tax may become due at the level of the investment fund. An exemption does however apply if the objective business purpose is limited to the investment and management of the assets for the joint account of the investors and if an active entrepreneurial management of the assets to a substantial extent is excluded.
In addition to the investment fund, also the investor is subject to tax based on a very generalising system. Under the GITA 2018, the following items will trigger a taxation:
- Distributions regardless of their composition (e.g. even a repayment of capital will be taxable)
- Pre-determined tax bases
- Capital gains realized upon the disposal of investment fund units
The objective of the pre-determined tax base is to make sure that at least the risk-free market yield is taxed in the hands of the investors. It is therefore due if the distributions remain under the so-called base proceed. The base proceed in turn has to be determined by multiplying the first redemption price set in the calendar year with 70% of the base interest rate (long-term yield on public bonds published by the German Central Bank). The base proceed is capped by the actual increase in value of the investment fund unit plus any distributions. The pre-determined tax base is then deemed to be received by the investor on the first business day of the following calendar year.
Any investment income (distributions, pre-determined tax bases and capital gains from the disposal of investment fund units) can generally be subject to a partial exemption provided that the respective investment fund qualifies as equity fund, mixed fund or real estate fund:
- equity funds are investment funds that invest continuously at least 51% of their value in equity participations according to their constitutive documents. The partial exemption amounts to 30% for private individuals. For individuals holding the investment fund units as part of their business assets, the partial exemption increases to 60%. For corporate investors, 80% of the investment proceeds are tax-free.
- mixed funds are investment funds that invest continuously at least 25% of their value in equity participations according to their constitutive documents. In this case, half of the partial exemption rates applicable to equity funds is available.
- real estate funds are investment funds that invest continuously at least 51% of their value in real estate and real estate companies according to their constitutive documents. The partial exemption rate amounts to 60%. If the relevant investments are made in non-German real estate and non-German real estate companies, the partial exemption rate increases to 80%.
Special investment funds
On principle, special investment funds are subject to German corporate tax to the same extent like investment funds. They can however opt for tax transparency, i.e. the tax system known under the prevailing law can be continued depending on the choice of the special investment fund. In other words, the tax liability is dropped and the income of the special investment fund is deemed to be received directly by the investors. It should though be noted that significant amendments have been made to the principle of tax transparency.
As under the current GITA, investors are taxed on distributed income, deemed distributed income and on capital gains from the disposal of special investment fund units. The modifications mentioned above primarily concern the determination of the income at the level of the special investment fund and the attribution to the investor:
- The income needs to be grouped depending on the tax effects at the level of the respective investor;
- with regard to distributed income, a new distribution order is to be taken into account;
- the equalisation methodology will not
be accepted for tax purposes any longer; instead, an attribution of
income and expenses to the investor on a pro rata temporis basis
takes place:
- in the case of a distribution of income which has been generated during a time period where the investor was not invested in the special investment fund, a repayment of capital is simulated
- in the case of a reinvestment, only income and expenses actually generated during the holding period of the investor are attributed to that investor; in addition, the income is deemed to be received by the investor at the end of the fiscal year of the special investment fund regardless of a prior sale of the special investment fund units
- The extent of the deemed distributed income has been newly defined, i.e. inter alia it does not include capital gains from the sale of bonds whereby a distinction between DDI-bonds and plain vanilla bonds is not necessary any longer; an exception only applies in the case of swap contracts to the extent that the swapped payment flows are determined by dividend or interest income;
- Any income which is not part of the deemed distributed income is deemed to be distributed with the expiration of the fifteenths fiscal year of the special investment funds following the collection.
Transitional rules
The GITA 2018 will basically enter into force on 1 January 2018 regardless of the fiscal year of the investment fund and of the acquisition date of the investment fund units. Investment funds with a fiscal year differing from the calendar year have to form a short fiscal year as per 31 December 2017 for tax purposes.
Investment fund units, units in corporate investment companies and in investment vehicles falling into the scope of the GITA 2018 on 1 January 2018 for the first time are deemed to be sold on 31 December 2017 and re-acquired on 1 January 2018. The capital gain will however only be taxed at the time of the actual disposal of the units.
Investment fund units acquired before 2009 are currently grandfathered in such a way that capital gains are not taxable. This protection will end on 1 January 2018, i.e. any changes in value taking place from that date onwards will become taxable to the extent they exceed a tax exempt amount of €100,000.
Impact for Asset Managers
The GITA 2018 will completely change the way of how investment income is taxed and particularly Asset Managers should undertake immediate action in order to prevent outflow of funds. Particularly business investors are balancing pros and cons at the moment regarding the question whether they should shift their investments from investment funds to special investment funds.
As far as investment funds are concerned, the main points are that Asset Managers need to make sure that the fund is taxed correctly in Germany which may include the filing of corporate tax returns. Equally, it may be necessary to re-structure investment funds in order to avoid any tax disadvantages for the fund as well as for its German investors. This includes amendments to the constitutive documents as well as an appropriate flow of information and communication. Finally, an adequate management of withholding taxes is vital to remain competitive and processes need to be implemented for the purpose of benefitting from a partial or even full exemption from German corporate tax in the case of eligible investors.
In relation to special investment funds, the challenges go even beyond. In particular, Asset Manager should engage themselves with the question whether or not it is necessary to launch special investment funds specifically for the German market in order to retain their German business investors. The usual business where an investment fund is structured in such a way that the units can be distributed on a cross-border basis will not work any longer due to the specific requirements of the GITA 2018. In the case a special investment fund has been founded, the new provisions dealing with the determination of the income means an enormous challenge for Asset Managers.
This particularly holds true with respect to the attribution of income and expenses on a pro rata temporis basis as a result of the omission of the equalization method for German tax purposes. Broadly speaking, the new investor reporting will no longer follow a "one-size-fits-all- approach". Instead, the reporting need to be individualised taking into account the specific position of each and every investor.
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The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.