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Fairy Godmother Children's Parties
Party Packages
Other Goodies
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Birthday Party for Children Serving Greensboro, NC
A Fairy Godmother Afternoon
Spending an afternoon with the Fairy Godmother is magical and exciting for Big kids and well as kids at heart!
Party Packages
Glitter Party Package
Glitter Party The Fairy Godmother specifically designed ALL of her party packages to be fully contained so that a parent never need lift a finger! *Special Introduction* With pockets filled with suprises , The Fairy Godmothers enters with her glitter bags and suitcases and immediately enchants ALL the children into giggles of glee with her Special Introduction involving a magical gift from the elves (which is a huge flattering ego boost for the Birthday Child!) (*For greater details on the "Special Introduction" please see the "Consideration" Section) After the "Special Introduction" the Glitter Party begins with COLORFUL BALLOON ANIMALS for every child, sprinkled with a special dose of silliness! Followed by our "Squeel and Giggle" time! As the Fairy Godmother's wonderful BIG BAG of GOOFY PUPPET FRIENDS are SO delightful and such a highlight, children absoutely can NOT get ENOUGH! As the Puppets are such a highlight, only something SUPER special can possibly top the puppets, which fortunately the Fairy Godmother's Marvelous Make Believe Box easily does! ALL ages, from toddlers to teens, absolutely adore the beautiful (waterbased/washable) GLITTER PAINTINGS the Fairy Godmother creates uniquely for each child. From mermaids to unicorns, race cars to fire-breathing dragons, Princess's to puppy dogs, Spiderman to Spongebob..as an artist the Fairy Godmother can do it all! (*during the Glitter Paintings is the perfect time for cake if you wish! please see "Considerations" for possible Cake Serving Suggestion* Then last but not least in the Glitter Party, the Fairy Godmother has a very special gift for all the children, ...their very own MAGIC FAIRY GODMOTHER RING. This delightful and magical presentation was designed to not only perk little imaginations, but boost little confidence levels as well! The Glitter Party is also FLEXIBLE enough to easily accomodate larger amounts of children. (*Please see Considerations for "Rule of Thumb" time-table for "tayloring" your Glitter Party to suit your specific needs!*) Glitter Party Package $120 per Hour $35 each additional half hour Includes: Special Introduction Magic Gift from Elves Balloon Animals Puppetry Glitter Paintings Magic Fairy Godmother Rings
Magic Party Package
Magic Party (1 1/2 Hour) Filled with GAMES, More Magic, Candy, Fabulous Prizes, Lots of Surprises and thrilling excitement and Activities, even Goodie Bags , the Magic Party is designed for "Big Kids" ages 5-10 and up. After the Fairy Godmother's *SECIAL INTRODUCTION" the "Magic Idea Bag" is called upon to surprise us with something fun and exciting! And in between each of the Games (such as Slime Monster) and Activity (such as Mystery Bag) and Magic Tricks (such Disappearing Lollipops, or creating a magical gift for the birthday child or Elsie the Magic wishing cow) and Candy Game (called Scramble) and Puppet Story, the children always do SO WELL the Fairy Godmother LOVES rewarding everyone with lots of PRIZES after EVERY activity! In short, the Magic Party is so fabulous, parents need not worry about any Candy or Prizes! And can actually sit back, relax and enjoy watching their little one shine, as the Fairy Godmother convinces her birthday child that they are truly as amazing and as uniquely special as a true little Prince or Princess! Magic Party (recommended for children ages 5-10+) $160 for 10 Children $10 each additional child* (*recommended maximum 15 children* Includes: Special Introduction Magic gift from Elves Interactive Magic Tricks (variety) Puppetry/ Story Elf Surprises and Pranks Games & Activities (variety) Prizes (kazoos, slide whistles, magic pads, maze puzzles, slide puzzles, trick rings, etc.) Candy (lollipops, tootsie rolls, bubble gum, hard candies, etc) Multi-Colored Goodie Bags
Deluxe Party Package
Deluxe Party Package Recommended for Ages 5 & up The Fairy Godmother personally guarnantees that any child who participates in the Deluxe Party will forever carry a smile in their hearts even when they reach 70 years old recalling that incredible time when their childhood was truly "Story Book" magical! After the Fairy Godmother's Special Magical Introduction, *which includes a "magical gift from the Elves" for the Birthday child*, the Deluxe Package creates an advernture that combines all the the ooo's and ahhh's and delightful laughter and silliness from the Glitter Party, with ALL the wonderous thrills and excitement, gasps, marvelous surprises, magic and fun games, plus prizes and candy from the Magic Party! In other words, the children not only each recieve colorful Balloon Animals, beautiful Glitter Paintings, the enchantment of Fairy Godmother Puppetry, and the very Special Magical Presentation of Magic Rings, PLUS have the time of their lives when the Fairy Godmother plays Games with them, dazzles all with her Magic, as well as being tickled silly over surprising "Elf Surprises" and of course, can't get enough of all the wonderful Prizes and Candy that fills their colorful Goodie Bags. And although it's hard to imagine such an already incredible party possibly being even more incredible?...the Fairy Godmother does indeed love to add icing on top of more icing! Hence as an added Bonus, the Deluxe Party offers the FREE addition of ... **** A Real Treasure Hunt*** (please see "Goodies" for detailed Treasure Hunt requirements) The best "over all" description of the Deluxe Party comes from the children themselves. and it always thrills the Fairy Godmother and parents to hear "Wow Mom!!...this was the best day ever!!" And yes, such comments are so common, that is exactly why Fairy Godmother Parties has become the best and most unique birthday celebration in the Triad! Deluxe Party Package (2 1/2 Hour) $220 for 10 Children $10/ Each Additional Child *please see consideration for recommendations on party size limitations* Deluxe Party includes: Special Introduction Magical Gifts from elves Games/Activities (Variety) Balloon Animal Sculpting Interactive Magic Tricks (Variety) Puppetry Glitter Paintings All Prizes (*please see Magic Party*) Lots of Candy (*again, see Magic Party*) Goodie Bags Special Presentation of Magic Fairy GodMother Rings
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Treasure Hunt *If you would like to include the Treasure Hunt with your child's Deluxe Party Package, in place of Balloon Animal Sculpting, simply Inform the Fairy Godmother when you Book your party! * Simply give the Fairy Godmother a list of 10-15 items around your home that the Birthday child is very familiar with such as "bathtub, fireplace, refridgerator, dryer, piano, oven, tread mill, TV, mailbox, swingset, soccer net, birdhouse, etc.....as well as feel free to include more personal items such as a favorite teddy bear, bedtime story book, shoes, movie, game or even the family pets dinner bowl. (Just include a brief description of each "personal" item) The Fairy Godmother will then take your list and compile the "clue riddles" with difficulty levels dependant on the ages of the children involved. Upon the Fairy Godmother's arrival on the day of the party, she will simply leave a plastic bag sitting on the hood of her car containing 3 Items... 1) An envelope with the actual Clues 2) A list that states where to hide the clues 3) The Treasure Box (usually hidden in the Washer or Dryer) Once the party is in full swing, it is very easy for a parent or grandparent to slip out, retrieve the bag and hide the clues which generally takes only about five minutes or so ...(even if the clues are hidden in the SAME ROOM as the children, as the children will NOT be paying any attention to anything or anyone other than the Fairy Godmother!) The Treasure Hunt does not occur until towards the END of the party allowing MORE than enough time for leisurely clue hiding. (*You may want to use Sctoch Tape to stick clues in areas so they are not immediately noticable or do not blow away*)
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Who is the Fairy God Mother?
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Fairy Godmother Children's Parties not only won the title of "Most Creative" in the Greensboro Christmas Parade but was granted the honor of a Front Page picture in the Greensboro News and Record of her "Magical Elves who danced despite the rainy weather!"
(The "elf" on the right is the Fairy Godmother's own wonderful daughter at 15)
Science has proven that the first 7 years of life is directly related to an adults happiness levels through out life"
When asked to explain why I would choose to become a Fairy Godmother in 1996 over my degree in Veterinary Medicine, I at first wrote pages and pages trying to explain how I had come to realize how imperatively vital it is for children to truly appreciate and respect
in order to become adults fully capable of natural respect and appreciation for life. However, I soon acknowledged that such elaborations were unnecessary, since any parent who takes the time to research for their child's special day already completely understands my love and adoration of those marvelous and all to quickly fleeting years of wide eyed wonder!
Although I will forever miss the days when my own were small , I am able to relive that joy every time I set foot through the door as the "Fairy Godmother"!
Regardless of whether or not you choose a Fairy Godmother Chidlren's Party, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for being such a special type of parent!!
If only EVERY Mom and Dad felt the same way about their child as you so obviously do?... I have no doubt our world would be filled with aLOT more "Happily-Ever-After's"!
Warmly and Sincerely,
Mrs. Debi Leitner
..and speaking of "Happily Ever Afters!..."
The Fairy Godmother's Greatest Gift
Raising a child in this day and age is extremely difficult, to put it mildly! ( regardless of being a Fairygodmother or not! )
Only as I watched my child walk across the stage of Appalacian State University did it finally (for the first time) sink in that the two of us had actually weathered the trials and confusion of childhood, the devistation of divorce, starting our lives over as a single parent family and even the turbulant trauma of teen years. The strangest impact of all being the full realization that my baby was actually an adult?? Only yesterday I had first held her in my arms and shed tears of joy and terror, overwhelmed by the daunting fact that nothing in my world or life would ever matter if my child's life was damaged somehow by all the constant and multiple temptations in the world. Yet here she was, ...truly kind, honest, wise beyond her years, self confident, and as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside.
After the ceremony, we met up outside to squeel and hug and toss her cap in the air again. While waiting for our car, I thought to ask if she'd decided where she was going on the Graduation trip she had recieved from a relative, for anywhere in the world of her choosing....happily envisioning her and one of her many fabulous friends in Hawaii, or Paris, or Tahati...
She hugged me even harder and smiled as she looked in my eyes , and said something I will never ever forget for the rest of my life and will always cherish...
"Thank you SO much Mom... for everything!! I never could have done it without you!" I was fighting back tears as she beamed even brighter and continued... "So guess what?...
you and I are going to ROME!!"
At that point, my heart did in fact burst .
So to all parents who are struggling with the joys/heart ache and exhausting confusion of child rearing,....
........I offer the most important, single and solid piece of advice ...
As long as your child always, always KNOWS first and foremost and without question or ANY doubt, how tremendously they are loved , appreciated, respected and valued.... such WILL see you BOTH through whatever life throws at you !
Not only did we have the TIME of our LIVES in Italy (HUGE understatement!!!) but later my daughter was invited to go to Japan to teach English...and once again, absolutely NOTHING prepared me for finding a two way ticket to Japan in the mailbox !!
Other Goodies
Unique Creations
You name it creations from murals to personalized props! Hand made by your Fairy Godmother with just a touch of additional magic* Perfect for celebrations of any kind
Free Party Giveaway
The Fairy Godmother is happy to provide a FREE Party to one deserving family a few times a year!
Treasure Hunt
Such an incredible highlight that even 20 years later, (grown up) kids STILL delight over the magical day when the elves sent them on a REAL Treasure Hunt around their house and yard!
"A Fairy Godmother's Beliefs"
written by *The Fairy Godmother*
Childhood is for magic, but the years are never long...
Like fairy dust, they sparkle and then
"Poof" so quickly gone...
To be a child is magic,
to believe in things unseen,
To be so filled with wonder that
the world is full of dreams.
A child's heart hears the whispers
of the fairies when they sing
And giggles with the tickle from
a brush of fairy wings.
Small ears delight with laughter which
the elves make as they play.
And little eyes gaze past the walls
where "Grown-ups" choose to stay.
Yes, childhood is for magic,
Sadly such is not for long,
Like fairy dust, it sparkles
and too soon,
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to send me a message. We aim to reply was soon as I can!


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"The Fairy Lovely Afternoon" a Whimsical Afternoon Tea at the Burroughs Home
Mothers, grandmothers, daughters and granddaughters – your girl will be delighted with a variety of fairy activities and dessert fare guaranteed to delight even the most skittish of these creatures. Fairy costume is most certainly encouraged for the fairy parade!
Tickets for the event are $25 for adults and $30 for children
2:00 PM – April 1st

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Liverpool reportedly wanted to sign Adama Traore before his move from Barcelona to Aston Villa in 2015.
Liverpool wanted to sign Middlesbrough winger Adama Traore when he was at Barcelona, according to The Sun.
It has been reported by the British tabloid that Liverpool tried to sign the youngster in 2015 before his switch to Aston Villa.
According to the report, during the discussion, Barca wanted to include an option on Philippe Coutinho's transfer in the deal.
The Sun has claimed that Liverpool did not want that, leading to Traore joining Villa in the summer of 2015; the former Spain Under-19 international is now on the books of Championship club Middlesbrough, having joined them in the summer of 2016.
"When Liverpool tried to sign Nou Camp youth product Adama Traore in 2015, Barca proposed including an option on Coutinho's transfer in the deal," states the report in The Sun. "Liverpool refused and Traore joined Aston Villa instead."
Traore is a talented and promising young winger, but the Spaniard has yet to convince everyone in England.
The 21-year-old failed to make a huge impact at Villa in 2015-16 and did not have a great 2016-17 campaign for Middlesbrough last season.
The former Barcelona youngster is still very raw and lacks end product, and he needs to work on it in order to be a success in the coming years.


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I was awake by a sudden cry of my baby at 3 am in the morning. She had vomited several times which really makes me very worried. It was a sleepless dawn for me. We had attended the church service with my parents with my baby and then ask for annotation of oil for Andrea for her immediate recovery. My mother called her pedia immediately and scheduled for an appointment. As early as 8:00 in the morning we are at the clinic but the doctor Vargas arrived exactly 10 o'clock. After minutes of check-up, he advised me to admit Andrea to avoid dehydration. Of course we follow his advice and ready ourselves for admission at Madonna General Hospital. As of this moment my baby was still in her IV. I am really praying that she will be fine very soon.
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I think the weather is getting to people. It's certainly getting to me.
For those who are not in the Northeast, you should kiss the dry, probably warm ground under your feet and send some sunshiney vibes this way.
We've been suffering through the wettest March in history or some shit. Three days straight of rain less than 2 weeks ago. Followed by three straight days of rain due to end tomorrow.
It's the kind of weather that makes it really hard to leave your bed, let alone travel to a train station, walk to a high school and teach three classes.
The kids are crazy. I'm crazy. My landlord pumping inches of water out of our basement is crazy.
Everyone is crazy.
Including the woman I passed on the corner, walking home from the train station just now, who was visibly upset and squawking into her cellphone something about how she paid to get on a train.
I caught her eye as I passed, and she paused to yell at me, totally unassuming with my earphones in.
"What are you looking at?!"
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Vitamin Shoppe Inc
Vitamin Shoppe reported EPS of $0.55 and revenues of $332.7 million. Analyst consensus had an EPS estimate of $0.59 and revenues of $331.6 million.
"First quarter results reflect growth in ecommerce sales and improvement in gross margins partially offset by lower retail comparable sales growth. During the quarter we made considerable progress with our reinvention plan as we rolled out some key initiatives which include: an improved loyalty program, new customer acquisition tools and buy online/pick up in store capabilities," stated CEO Colin Watts.
"In order to help fund our initiatives, we engaged a consulting firm to help us identify opportunities to improve margins and reduce costs. We are in the early stages of introducing many new and exciting initiatives to enhance our overall customer experience, which we expect will start delivering benefits as the year progresses," stated Watts. "We continued with our share buyback program, re-purchasing 1.7 million of our common shares, or 6% of the shares outstanding, in the quarter."
Company management saw FY16 EPS at $2.10-$2.30 vs. $2.32 estimates.
At time of writing, Vitamin Shoppe traded at $29.00 in Wednesday's pre-market session, up 2.55 percent.
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Damascus: At least 30 persons were killed on Monday in twin bombings that rocked a checkpoint at the entrance to Syria's Tartus city, officials said. An explosive-laden vehicle was detonated at the checkpoint when it was detected by military personnel, Xinhua news agency reported. Another suicide bomber detonated his explosive belt amid the crowd which gathered to help those injured in the first blast. Both bombers, wearing military uniforms, were disguised as government troops, the military said. Also on Monday, a third car bomb went off at a checkpoint at the entrance of al-Zahara neighbourhood in Homs province. In the capital Damascus, an explosion took place near the resort town of Sabura while an explosive-packed motorcycle detonated in the predominantly-Kurdish city of Hasakah. However, it was not immediately known if the bombings, one day after government forces' recaptured key military targets from rebels in Aleppo province in Syria, were coordinated.(IANS) Damascus, Syria, Tartys city, Suicide bomber, 30 killed, Tahlka news, news update, latest news
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Aniston Threw Brad Pitt Out For Loving Angelina Jolie: Book
Arnon Milchan, the producer of Mr and Mrs Smith has come out wid revelations about Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston's split. Apparently Jennifer Aniston ordered Brad Pitt to leave their Beverly Hills home after he admitted that he was in love with Angelina Jolie, according to the book by Milchan titled "Confidential: The Life of Secret Agent Turned Hollywood Tycoon".
He also says how he originally cast Pitt and Nicole Kidman in Mr and Mrs Smith but Brad pulled out of the project due to lack of chemistry between him and Kidman.
Milchan also reveals that Pitt was already infatuated with Jolie as immediately after he cast Angelina as the female lead, Brad called him to say he was happy to play Mr Smith opposite her. The rest is history.
"At first, Jen didn't believe he was involved with Angelina. She started asking around but no one would tell her anything because they were loyal to Brad, so she asked him point blank. He denied it," The Daily Express quoted him as saying in the just published book.
At one point when the pressure was too much to handle, Brad confessed to Jennifer that he was in love with Angelina. Aniston ordered him to leave their Beverly Hills home after his confession. After that "Brad drove each day to the set, and everywhere else, on a motorcycle and he wore a wraparound helmet with a tinted visor so no one would recognize him. He stayed with me for the duration of filming," he said.
Coming years after the spilt of Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston, this book has definetley some scoop. Both Pitt and Aniston always chose to remain quiet when quizzed about their spilt.
With fresh rumours surfacing that Brad is spending more time with Aniston over the phone, this book will surely be an eye popper.


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At A level my predominantly used Photoshop my my graphics work. I'd never used Illustrator until this past Friday and although they appeared deceptively similar at first, I'm excited to do more on Illustrator as it offers huge advantages. We were given a crash course in type creation and shown the multitude of tricks to manipulate every aspect of our designs. Step by step we created four example piece and created unique typefaces.
I still feel that my greatest challenge on this course will be thinking outside the box to create truly unique pieces of work. However constructive criticism and workshops such as this have allowed me to get to grips with what it is I need to change in my process.


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The Health Benefits Of Spa Treatment.
You need to ensure that your health is in a good state. We all want to ensure that we check on our health well and our bodies are in good shape. You need to check into spa treatment as one of the thing that will help in maintaining your health. It I important that you look into health benefits of the spa treatment. If you are one who is always busy, you can decide to choose to go a near place where you can get your spa treatment. Most of the places where spa is done are in the big hotels. This is a kind of massage that has been developed over the past years. There is a very slight difference between spa treatment and the normal massage therapy. You are supposed to check into the spa treatment for body flexibility. Through this, your body will get to its normal state. See to it that you are aware of the importance of the spa treatment.
Through the spa treatment if you had chronic pains it would be relieved. If you are one person suffering from chronic pains when you just try the spa treatment it will ensure that all the pain is gone. Your chance of getting the bone fractures also known as arthritis is not high when you go for the spa treatment. The spa treatment ensures the muscle spasms are treated.
The other important thing is that spa treatment helps in improving the circulation of blood into the body. For this reason, your whole body will get blood supply through the pa treatment. You body will have enough supply of nutrient and oxygen through the body cells. Through excessive heat, blood is circulated in the body and purification is done. Through this also oxygenated blood is taken to all part of the body.
When you go for the spa treatment your body feels relaxed When you have a moisture skin, your body too will be relaxed. A lot of things will be erased from your mind hence you will be at peace. You will have a bright skin with open pores which ensures that your body is relaxed. We need to ensure that our skins are healthy and they glow all the time. You will get to make you kin look good to your desire.
The spa treatment ensures that excessive waste in a person's body is done away with. You need to always go for the spa treatment so that you feel relaxed and flexible all the time. You need to factor in the treatment for your health's benefits. You do not have to look into your age for you to consider spa treatment.
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Lead a diverse team
This training is for managers, team leaders and supervisors who want to improve employee engagement and service quality.
If we want frontline workers to enhance the rights-based environment for the people they support, then we need to lead them using the same approach.
The training will enable organisational leaders to apply the principles of equal opportunities as they carry out their everyday roles with their team members.
About the trainer
Roz Taylor works with Work and Training as a Business and Leadership & Management training consultant. She is also the Director of her own business, Respect at Work. Roz was previously the Senior Training, Education and Development Officer with Equal Opportunity Tasmania from 2006-2017.
Her experience training across all industries around Tasmania, coupled with her supportive and generous demeanour, guarantees a transformative experience for those involved.
Program design
You will be enrolled in the unit BSBLDR404 Lead a diverse workforce. Your time commitment will involve:
1 day workshop at the outset
Implement a simple workplace project
1 day workshop at the end
$80.00 employer contribution
This training is subsidised by the Department of State Growth, Tasmania.
There are 2 workshops, you will need to attend both of these:
10:00 am - 4:30 pm, Thursday, 31 May 2018, and
10:00 am - 4:30 pm, Thursday, 28 June 2018
Work and Training
56 Oldaker St
Please direct any further enquiries to Michele Foley.
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Artist's Statement
I feel that my role as an artist is to create paintings that evoke strong feelings and emotions. Abstract art has the potential to be powerful enough to accomplish this. I have always loved color, and my art gives me the means to explore texture, shapes, and color. During the painting process, I let the paint and mood lead me to the next step as I strive to connect with the viewer. I often use products that allow me to create paintings that have an almost sculptural effect. Painting is an integral part of my life and makes each day an exciting adventure.
Partial List of Exhibitions and Juried Shows
International Society of Experimental Artists Juried: 2010
Wright Gallery, Samford University-4 Person Exhibition: 1997
Energen Corporation Exhibitions: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 (award 2012)
Bluff Park Juried Art Shows: 2007-2012
Magic City Art Connection Juried: 2010
Watercolor Society of Alabama Shows: 1992-1999
Florida Watercolor Society Exhibition: 1995
National League of American Pen Women Juried Shows: 1994-2001
Great Gulf Coast Art Festival: 2010-2012
Pensacola Art in the Park Show: 2011-2013
Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce Solo Show: 1997
Kentuck Festival of Arts Juried Show: 1995, 1996
Grand Festival of Art Juried Shows, Fairhope, Alabama: 1995-2012
Fairhope Festival of Art Juried Shows: 1994-2012
Shelby County Library Juried Solo Show: 1994
Hoover Library Juried Solo Show: 2004, 2011
Leeds Arts Council Juried Solo Show: 2005
Decatur Festival of the Arts Juried Show; Decatur, Georgia: 2008, 2010
Sandy Springs, Georgia Juried Festival: 2012
Artists Incorporated Gallery; Vestavia, Alabama
Whitman Gallery; Sylacauga, Alabama
Stone Soup Gallery; Leeds, Alabama
Hoover Library Art Gallery; Hoover, Alabama
Fairhope Artists Gallery; Fairhope, Alabama
Numerous Best of Show, First Place, and Purchase Awards in many organizations.
Mary Jean Henke has paintings in many private and corporate collections throughout the United States and Europe, including the recent purchase of 17 large paintings by the Jefferson County Health Department for their new facility.
Other Corporate clients include: Grandview Financial Group, Dental office of Dr. Rex Hall, Dr. Richard Gitter Medical Group, Accounting Office of Kathleen Gallant, Dr. Sandra Gianturco & Dr. Bill Bradley, Harris and Associates, Dr. Geeta Lakhanpal,, Drew Robinson Law Offices and many others.
Mary-Jean is a founder and co-owner of Artists Incorporated Gallery
in Vestavia Hills, Alabama.


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TaN: Man's propensity to create (unsustainable) trash has spread to cyber space. It is very rare to find articles and web pages or sites that have been abandoned. These, though important (to a certain degree) to the history of cyberspace, nevertheless clogs up cyber traffic and is a major cause of why cyber access speed could be faster and more efficient.
Cyber searches and surfing slows down when search engines have to go through abandoned articles and pages and sites unnecessarily. Although the time spent is (relatively) miniscule or insignificant, it is still time lost and time, once gone, cannot be brought back.
I encounter the same annoying and infuriating thing when I "share" the use of computers. People (at work) leave so many files that date back forever and I know they do not need them anymore because they have either resigned, retired, or are no longer among us. In the case of the last one, I can fully understand since no one knows when one's time is up, but the other two have no excuses not to clean up their files in the system (or unit) before they finally leave.
Moreover, abandoned files not eat up otherwise-usable drive storage but also slows down search time when one is trying to locate a particular file in a drive with gazillions of files. In addition, this also affects the cleaning of and scanning for viruses.
And another thing, it is very infuriating and terribly irresponsible to "non-date" materials in cyber space. Dating or putting a date on a cyber article is vital to its relevance. Research can be skewed or (unintentionally) prejudiced and unjustly favoring the wrong conclusion and produce erroneous results and findings just because the researcher thought (some of) the materials or data gathered was up-to-date.
It would not be so bad if the research were not of vital importance or for mere frivolity or trivia or even knowledge's sake, but what if it happens to be one where the results or findings will significantly impact human life and well-being or will prove detrimental if the outcome were inaccurate or contaminated?
It must be remembered and understood well that information, in order to be useful, must not only be accurate but timely as well. If the moment of its importance lapses, the accuracy or veracity of information will be for naught.
TaN: World War III has started more than a decade ago, long before Sept 11, 2001. It was done with subtlety employing a common business practice today — it made a "soft opening". Today's war has evolved and has taken a different form from the conventional definition we are familiar with.
Traditionally, war is conducted with (formal) armies and involve (defined) battlefields. There was a way of determining where the conflicts occur and are restricted to. In today's so-called war, there are now no borders and no formal combatants. There are now so-called "soft targets".
So, like it or not, there is a world war going on as far back as I can determine, some 2 decades or so ago, even before the formal declaration of a war (without borders) against terrorists (everywhere) by then George "Dubya" Bush after that fateful September 11 day. It is a world war because it is global in scope and the United States of America (and its cohorts and minions) do not recognize borders, not just physical or geographical but even political or regional.
The global war on terrorist has introduced or redefined war in the sense that war itself has, for all intents and purposes, privatized. Much of the traditional functions and operations of regular armed forces have been transferred — i.e., outsourced or contractualized — to private companies, everything from food provisions and catering to quartermaster and the job of the construction battalion (or CBs). As of this writing, there seems to be a gradual phasing out even of the regular soldier and replaced with drones and automatons — of which the operations are being carried out by private contractors.
Much of the regular armed forces have been reduced to patrolling and sentry duties, like guarding the poppy fields of Afghanistan which showed a marked increase in global drug trafficking ever since the war on terrorist was announced and implemented. And, in the future, there seems to be a great probability that soldiers will be guarding vast (FEMA or Federal Emergency Management Agency) camps that have been sprouting all over the United States of America but for what purpose I would not hazard to speculate but have a pretty good picture or idea of what it is or going to be.
Drones have very much starting to take over much of the "dirty" jobs that a dominated planet will need — from surveillance to policing to assassination and murder and genocide. It is being done now so why can it not continue to be done well into the future?
TaN: Quality of education today is increasingly sinking lower and lower because our schools are no longer education but training centers and are run as businesses — with profit as its main (and often only) objective — instead of teaching and educating. The trend will keep and may possibly increase in rate as schools continue to serve as profit centers rather than learning centers.
First, how does a school for education differ from one that is for training? The primary difference is in the purpose or objective directed towards the student. An educational school is concerned with developing and producing people with proper values and become productive and beneficial individuals — and by "productive", I mean we contribute to the civilization of a society, to be better people and help society flourish, as well as everything else around us and not in the sense that we are able to add to the financial or economic wealth. A training (or vocational or trade) school prepares a student to become either a business person or an employee. It is more concerned with the generation of wealth through the production of goods or provision of services and this frequently spells disaster for the environment, even when (true) sustainable development is practiced.
[True sustainable development is extracting from the environment only enough to meet one's needs — take not: "needs" and not "wants". Going beyond that is not sustainable. Ergo, in this respect, exports and waste resulting from unused goods are unsustainable. Even goods not maximally or optimally used is unsustainable. To say otherwise is just our attempts to mask and conceal or justify our true intentions, which is to amass wealth mainly due to greed.]
The problem with schools becoming more focused or dedicated to training is that they do not serve the needs of society but just those of a few or select or privileged elite members of society. Most schools today are mere mass production centers churning out masses of labor and workers for the offices and factories of the capitalists and global power and financial elite. They have brainwashed people into thinking that they must be acquire the necessary skills in order to be productive members of society when, in reality, they serve to perpetuate the current system where the rich gets richer and the poor gets poorer — and every now and then, some poor bloke will rise from the masses and "become successful". This rare incidental or "accidental" rise out of the morass of the 99% is to ensure that the masses remain "dis-illusioned" enough to continue their servitude and keep the rich in affluent splendor and decadence.
Today's (training) education is the main tool by which the global elite keep the masses in continued serfdom by conditioning and indoctrinating the mind. Attack the person where he is weakest…the mind, when they are still young, impressionable, and easy to manipulate and mold and influence.


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Pasco Fire Started by 9-Year Old
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Finance Minister resigns over protester deaths in Cairo
Egyptian minister resigns over protester deaths
Egyptian Coptic Christians feel like second class citizens
Christians under siege in post-revolution Egypt
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NEW YORK (AP) — A paid informant for the New York Police Department says he was ordered to "bait" Muslims into saying bad things.
Shamiur Rahman says he lived a double life, snapping pictures inside mosques and collecting the names of innocent people attending Islamic study groups.
Rahman, a 19-year-old American of Bengali descent, told The Associated Press that he regrets his work, which paid up to $1,000 a month. He says he spied on student groups and mosques. He showed the AP weeks of text messages and photographs with his NYPD contacts.
NYPD spokesman Paul Browne has denied widespread police monitoring of mosques and student groups, saying the NYPD only follows leads. Rahman, however, says he spied on "everything and anyone."


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2017 Wrap Up – A Month By Month Account of Highs & Lows
On January 1st 2017, I had no real idea of what lay ahead, least of all that I'd be moving across the ocean in the middle of the year. Yes, I had dreams and plans, but I could never have foreseen how the year would play out, or all the wonderful (and woeful) things that would happen. Here's my 2017 wrap up, where I take stock of the standouts. Onwards! -> Onwards! ->


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Software Security Test Best Practices
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15 Mar'10
How new Web application platforms put dev/test pros' careers at risk
Rapid changes in web application development platforms, such as Ajax and Visual Studio, are causing a skills gap. Veteran software developers and testers are struggling to keep up with emerging development platform technologies that don't capitalize...
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Software testers facing six big challenges today, StarWest keynoter says
Software testing guru lists top concerns testers face from managing their test staff to adding quality through monitoring the test phase.
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Lesser-known free software testing tools testers should try
Test pros recommend free software testing tools at the Starwest 2009 conference. Tools such as FitNess, CTE-XL and Unified TestPro topped their list of favorites.
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Classic inspiration for modern software test problems in QA
Robert Sabourin is president of AmiBug.Com Inc., a Montreal-based international management consulting firm helping organizations develop quality software solutions in a timely and cost-effective manner. ...
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Software Testing: How to know you're ready to start testing
In this podcast, software testing and quality assurance (QA) expert Michael Kelly gives pointers about how to know when you're ready to start testing and the critical elements of good testing processes.
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Software security best practices: Roles developers must play
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Software security: Removing insecurity from outsourced development
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Why the quality assurance department should be involved in testing
Bring the quality assurance department's many resources into the software testing process from the get-go, one expert advises, and watch common software development problems dissolve.
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Do security certifications really matter? Yes, really
Jim Molini debunks some of the widespread myths about security certifications such as CISSP and CSSLP.
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Five predictions for Web security trends and changes in 2009
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Secure software development practices 'not rocket science'
SAFECode's guide to secure software development provides practices for all stages of the software development lifecycle proven to improve software security.
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Recipe for successful Web application security testing
Paco Hope, co-author of the "Web Security Testing Cookbook," talks about the importance of having a security testing plan and what tools and techniques are necessary.
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Ajax website security: Don't trust the client
Ajax security concepts aren't new; they're just applied differently, says Web security expert Billy Hoffman. Prime concern: The client plays a bigger role, and you can't trust it.
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WEST VIEW, Pa. (KDKA) — Police are searching for the driver of a car that crashed into the front porch of a house in West View early Friday morning.
Police and emergency crews were called to the 300 block of Highland Avenue around 2:45 a.m. It appears the car had been traveling west on Highland Avenue when something caused it to leave the road.
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Crews towed the car and installed a brace to support the damaged front porch.
Two people were inside the home at the time. They weren't hurt, but are shaken.
Carlene Bensch, who lives up the street, knows the feeling all too well.
"It brought back what happened over 10 years ago. I knew exactly what he was going through and shook my head because we are in the process of trying to get something done with the road, but it's just been a struggle for so many years," Bensch said.
She says Highland Avenue, which extends into Ross Township, has seen a serious increase in traffic with a new development of homes.
Since it is a state-maintained road, Bensch said she and others have worked with PennDOT and West View to get crosswalks and signage.
While she said it helps temporarily, the same issues keep coming back.
"We need either stop signs, better signage, just a combination of things," she said.
As for what happened early this morning, West View Police say the car wasn't reported stolen and that they're in the process of finding the owner.
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We've been waiting patiently for momma birdie's eggs to hatch. She built her nest under our side porch.
We were excited to look up one day and see tiny beaks.
I climbed up on a step ladder to get this picture. Un-graceful as I am, I fell off and bruised my knee and twisted my ankle. It was worth it for the kids to get a good view of them.


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Minister Amongi: Politicians Are Fueling Apaa Land Wrangles
The cabinet minister for Lands and Urban Development Betty Amongi has blamed the Apaa land wrangles on the politicians who she says are the ones inciting the locals to turn violent.
1st Deputy Prime Minister General Moses Ali and Patrick Jimmy Okema, the Aswa region police spokesperson earlier this week also poured the blame of escalating violence and bitterness among the residents in Apaa on the Amuru local leaders, mainly Gilbert Olanya, the Kilak South member of parliament, Anthony Akol, Kilak North Member of Parliament and the Amuru district LC5 chairman Michael Lakony.
Speaking in a televised interview last evening, Hon Betty Amongi said the issue in Apaa is emanating from boarder conflict. Amongi explained further that the conflict erupted in 2012 when the Adjumani local government decided to gazette part of Apaa that is largely occupied by the Acholi as a Wildlife reserve. She said a concession was given to by Uganda Wildlife Authority to an investor, triggering complains by the Acholi who were not happy with Adjumani saying the district was getting to their land. Most of the Acholi vote and registered under Amuru. "The lands ministry was then called to demarcate in 2015"- Amongi said.
The minister added that after negotiating with the Acholi and Madi communities, the politicians refused to allow the technical persons to demarcate. She added that state then compulsorily demarcated.
"Since the state has machinery, the state deployed police and army that protected our surveyors who demarcated accurately the area"- Amongi added.
Amongi asked the politicians to cooperate and dialogue saying the ministry doesn't do anything outside the law.
She concluded that even with the demarcation, both communities are allowed to settle in the area.
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I am still chugging along with the Pokemon though… I am really liking having something set to work on!


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Criminality was rife throughout the sub-prime mortgage market, yet no-one was indicted for their crimes; achieving convictions for the LIBOR fixing fraud is uncertain; and now we have the revelations of $billions in drug money being laundered through HSBC. The monetary and banking system is corrupt and taints everything it touches: politics, media, business and[…]Read more →
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We managed to catch this demo, outside the Syrian Embassy, on our way to the Spanish Embassy demo. As Pedro was livestreaming already, we decided to join the Syrians, demonstrating against the Assad Regime.
It ended up being re-streamed to the Syrian Livestream. SyrianFreedom.
We also encouraged the young people participating to download the Bambuser[…]
If you are ever around the City of London, you would have noticed a number of pianos placed for the amusement of the visitors and city denizens.
We do wonder where the idea originated?
Below, you will find footage of the music found in the OccupyLSX camp, especially the sing songs. Saxophone and Bagpipes were[…]
Hazel (aka Em) occupied at St Paul's and now helps out where she can with all things Occupy, most labour-intensively with The Occupied Times. Here she reports on her visit to the Occupy Nomads camp. You can follow her blog at hazelhedge.wordpress.com
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Designer label Issa have collaborated with Banana Republic on a brand new capsule collection
Following on from last season's collection with designer brand Milly, high street favourite Banana Republic are set to launch a brand new fashion collaboration with luxury designer label Issa.
One of Kate Middleton's favourite brands, Issa has been creating super flattering dresses and punchy prints since 2004 when Daniella Helayel first created the label. Other celebrity fans include Eva Mendes and Beyoncé to name a few, and the Duchess of Cambridge even chose Issa for her world famous engagement photoshoot, wearing their dazzling sapphire dress to complement her historic yet elegant engagement ring, that of course originally belonged to Princess Diana.
The capsule collection includes all of Issa's flair, mixed in with Banana Republic's ability to produce classically stylish pieces. And even better, the 40 piece-collection comes at a very purse-pleasing price point too, with dresses from £75 and a range of light knits, tops and statement accessories from £30.
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The power suit? That`s old news. Among women of influence, the fashion trend is the power pin.
You won`t have to get close to spot it-this is not a demure circle pin.
``Sometimes it looks like we`re having a competition,`` Harriett Woods, president of the Washington-based National Women`s Political Caucus, says with a laugh. ``Whether it`s on the air or at meetings, you see women wearing pins that are original in design-and massive in proportion.``


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Happy Feet
August 22, 2010
Saturday: 3.1 miles
The feet are happy, but my knee is sad. I have been struggling with a sore right knee for some time now. For the past several months, my knee has been stiff and has given me pain off and on when walking. But it never really bothered me when I was running.
Last week, the pain really diminished for walking. I started to think that my knee was finally healing. But when I went out for a run, I experienced a lot of pain in my knee and had to abort my run.
Drag city!
I have been doing some soul searching (and some sole questioning). Is it the shoes (I recently changed from Nike to Saucony)? Am I too old? What if I have to give up running?
Running is my only exercise and I will blow up like the Stay-Puff Marshmallow Man if I can't get out and run. There's got to be something I can do (and please don't say go to the doctor — my wife is already on top of that one).
Yesterday, in a sense of desperation, I wore my Teva sandals for running instead of running shoes. The run went well, but I don't know if this is a good idea long-term. On the other hand, some people run barefoot.
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It's been an odd winter. It's April and it snowed—again—in the northeast. While most cities did not have record-breaking snowfall this season, there were several inclement weather days when clients couldn't get to their offices or payroll delivery services were delayed due to treacherous road conditions. That impacted some employees getting paid, specifically those without direct deposit.
While there are workarounds to ensure employees who receive paper checks get paid, the inability to get to the office highlights the fact that direct deposit makes payday easier for employers and employees. Among the benefits, direct deposit:
You've always dreamed of owning a bakery, ever since your grandmother shared her secret recipe for sour cream pound cake, the one with the fresh cherry filling. Opening day is fast approaching. You've gotten the funding, the permits, leased the space, hired staff and are finalizing everything on your checklist.
Coverage Packaged to Meet Your Needs
Have you considered the different types of business insurance you'll need? You'll want to consider a Business Owner's Policy, which is an insurance package made up of several insurance policies. It can be customized to include policies such as General Liability Insurance, Business Personal Property and/or Building Coverage, based on your individual needs. Packaging insurance in this way ensures you get all discounts available to you, and makes sure that there are no gaps in insurance coverage. It can also help ensure that you aren't paying for a policy or coverage that isn't applicable to your business.
The establishment of a 401(k) plan is one of the most important steps an employer can take to benefit their business, their own retirement, and that of their employees. Tax and other financial benefits accrue to the business, as well.
A Must-Have to Attract and Retain Talent
The most recent annual Metlife employee benefit trends study found that 72% of employees consider a 401(k) or other retirement plan a "must-have" benefit, ranking second only behind health insurance coverage. In the current full employment market, offering that benefit helps small business employers level the playing field in attracting and retaining the best talent. And with the high cost of employee turnover, a 401(k) plan offers an affordable benefit to help keep employees on board.
Helps the Employer Plan
Business owners focused on running and growing a successful business may not take the time to establish a plan to help themselves prepare for retirement. It's critical to address their own retirement early on, so when it comes time to spend a little more time on the golf course or with the grandkids, they're not reliant solely on the proceeds from the sale of the business. By planning ahead, they can get started accumulated assets to supplement retirement income.
Your business is booming. In three short years, you've grown from a solo landscape and lawn treatment service in a home office to a full-blown professional suite with an office manager, administrator and a team of professionals who work all over the city. With three new hires this week, you've reached 16 employees. Congratulations!
Did you know that when you cross the threshold to 15 employees, certain federal laws apply to your business? From our HR Support Center, here is a brief summary of what you need to know about them:
"I'll only hire independent contractors, so I won't have to deal with taxes and overtime."
If you have had that thought, you may be operating under the false assumption that you can call someone an independent contractor, or mutually agree to that title, when they are in fact employees subject to federal and state withholding as well as employer-paid taxes. Employees are also covered by overtime rules and entitled to workers compensation insurance coverage. You could have significant penalties imposed by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and other government agencies for the misclassification, even if it is unintentional.
What determines if a worker is an Independent Contractor?
The IRS publication covering the classification of employees and independent contractors says that the degree of control the employer exerts over the worker determines how they should be treated. When examining the overall relationship, factors that provide evidence of the degree of control exerted fall under three basic categories:
Behavioral control looks to how the worker does the job. If the employer dictates where and when the individual works, as well as what equipment, tools and methods they use, then it is likely an employer-employee relationship. Conversely, if the worker is given an objective, but uses their own methods to achieve work results, then an independent contractor role probably exists.
When staffing your business, you need to consider whether your employees are "exempt" or "nonexempt" from being paid overtime. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) sets out federal guidelines on exempt and nonexempt classifications. Most states have their own wage and hourly rate laws you will need to check out as well.
The FLSA requires that most employees receive at least minimum wage for each hour worked and overtime pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Employees entitled to both of these are considered "nonexempt," while, generally speaking, salaried employees who do not receive overtime pay and/or minimum wage are considered "exempt."
Non-Compliance Can Be Costly
In order to stay compliant with federal and state labor laws, employers must display labor posters in a conspicuous place, easily visible to employees. Labor law posters notify employees—and in some cases, job applicants—of their employment rights, including:
Penalties for non-compliance can run into the thousands of dollars. For example, violation of the posting requirements prescribed under OSHA can run as high as $12,934.
So how often do need to update your labor law posters to avoid citations or expensive penalties?
It depends.
Whenever federal or state labor law changes are made, you need to update your posters. However, those changes don't always occur on January 1st. Government agencies may issue postings before or after the effective date of the regulatory update. Minimum wage changes may go into effect mid-year. So buying a new employment poster at the beginning of the year isn't the answer.
An easy way to ensure your business remains compliant with federal and state labor laws is to enroll in a Labor Poster Subscription Program. Then, you will automatically be forwarded new labor posters when regulations change under federal law and/or for your specific state(s).
Ready to subscribe and save yourself the compliance hassle? If you have questions, please contact your Payroll Specialist.
Tempus Fugit *
There are only 46 days left in the year. 2018 will be here before we know it.
For many, the last 46 days of 2017 will be filled with shopping, giving, returning and exchanging. Others will spend the next month and a half fighting off extra pounds from a myriad of holiday parties. For some forward-looking folks, however, it will be a time of contributing… to a 401(k).
Business owners and highly compensated individuals can make large year-end deferrals into a 401(k). Now is the time to plan for that contribution. With less than seven weeks to go until 2018, you don't want those tax advantages to slip away for another year.
If this business owner is you, then fa la la! 'Tis the season to establish a Solo 401(k). These plans are extremely affordable and provide the opportunity to put away ERISA maximums—$54,000 or $60,000 for those ages 50 or older.
While Solo 401(k) plans are designed specifically for employers with no full-time employees other than the business owner(s) and their spouse(s), they can serve as effective retirement planning tools that can also reduce 2017 taxes.
If 2017 has been a good year for your business, then join the ranks of those making strategic year-end contributions to their retirement. Take action while you still have time.
* "Time flies" ~ Virgil, Georgics
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Employees are 15 times more likely to save if they have access to a payroll-deducted savings plan at work.*
Using CoPilot 401(k) from PAi can help your employees save for retirement, and because it's integrated with Corporate Payroll, there is less work for you.
Increasingly, businesses are moving to 401(k) solutions that are integrated with their payroll provider to gain these advantages:
• Save time and money
• Reduce errors
• Minimize administrative tasks
• Ensure timely investment of 401(k) contributions
On the webinar, you'll also discover some interesting statistics on the state of retirement planning in the U.S. and on the beneficial effect of offering a 401(k) plan on employee recruitment and retention.
Want to know more? Watch it here.
*AARP Public Policy Institute study April, 2016
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Losing your best employee is like a punch in the gut for a small business owner. But with fierce competition for the best people, how can you compete? Lost productivity and time spent landing a replacement are painful, but the overall cost of losing a good employee may be way more than you think. In a review of 30 individual case studies, the cost of replacing just one teammate was found to range from $3500 to well over $10,000.
What's a small business owner to do? Get serious about a 401(k) plan.
That's right. 401(k) plans are not just for big business. Properly structured, a 401(k) can help minimize turnover, while providing you, the owner, with the potential for attractive tax benefits too.
Imagine peering into your mailbox and finding a check made out to you for $10,000. Are you:
1) Happy or
2) Not happy
Most would say "happy." It's $10,000. How could you not be happy?
For starters, some hope for a bigger check, perhaps from some sort of sweepstakes victory. For others, $10,000 might be inheritance from their multi-millionaire aunt or uncle. But the amount confirms that they weren't a favorite niece or nephew. For thousands though, a $10,000 check elicits unhappiness because it is a refund of the prior year's 401(k) deferrals.
While many might be glad to have the extra cash, 401(k) refund checks can be bad news because:
Corporate Payroll Services can help you do just that. Contact us if you would like to explore your options and avoid getting that unwanted 401(k) refund check.
Actify Investor Retirements, LLC dba Corporate Payroll Services. Investment advisory services provided by Actify Investor Retirements, LLC. Actify Investor Retirements, LLC is a Registered Investment Advisor. Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies. Investments involve risk and unless otherwise stated, are not guaranteed. Be sure to first consult with a qualified financial advisor and/or tax professional before implementing any strategy discussed herein.
You and your family decide to rent a cabin in the mountains for a weekend getaway. You're only a couple of hours from home, but it's far enough that it feels like a mini-vacation. It's Saturday evening and dinner's on the grill.
You love the fact that your kids are playing outside–actually climbing trees and getting dirty! Suddenly, you hear your little guy scream. He runs crying into the cabin. When you ask what's wrong, his big sister tells you she thinks a bee or wasp stung her brother.
The sting swells fast. You panic. Is it an allergic reaction? How bad is it? Maybe it's nothing, but the swelling isn't going away.
Luckily, your cabin has an internet connection. You pop open your laptop, sign into your employer's telemedicine website, and connect with a doctor by way of video chat. The doctor looks at your boy's arm through your webcam, confirms it's most likely a wasp sting and explains that your son is having a "large local reaction." In other words, it's a localized allergic reaction—and nothing to worry about.
The doctor tells you that an over-the-counter antihistamine—which you already have on hand—will help but that no additional prescriptions are needed. Sure enough, the swelling subsides and the next morning your son is up and fishing by the stream with his sister after breakfast. Plus, a nurse calls back mid-morning to check and make sure your son is fine.
Telemedicine Success Stories Abound
This is just one of many illustrative stories where telemedicine positively impacts the lives of your employees. Let's look at a few other anecdotes.
You're the owner of a small company that makes local deliveries for a large appliance retailer. You employ a call center staff of five people who handle appointments, billing, customer questions, and follow-ups. This small team is critical for handling nearly all of your operational tasks so that you can focus primarily on sales and growing your business.
One morning, Sam, one of your call center employees feels an upper respiratory infection coming on. He calls his doctor's office, makes a 1:00 pm appointment and takes off four hours from work—losing 50% of the day's productivity. That work is essential. As the owner, you have to jump in and handle Sam's calls. You can't let this part of the business slip, or customers will get frustrated, angry and may cancel orders. That large retailer just might look for another delivery company.
Those absences add up over time, especially during allergy or flu season. And the more time employees take off to go to the doctor, the more time you spend stepping in to take their place. Even if employees try to tough it out, they may end up getting other employees sick—compounding the problem. With multiple employees absent, calls go unanswered, customers experience longer wait times, and frustration rises—threatening your bottom line.
The Employer Healthcare Conundrum That Telemedicine Helps Solve
To alleviate the situation, you want to make sure your employees have easy access to a doctor and do not spread sickness to other members of your call center staff. On top of that, you'd like to offer healthcare benefits as a perk to attract top talent. You're not alone. A recent Healthcare Trends Institute study (reported by HR Dive) indicated that "68% of employers believe health benefit plans affect their reputations and can raise employee morale and satisfaction."
Yet while most employers know that offering good healthcare benefits helps attract and retain employees, rising healthcare costs limit how much traditional coverage employers (especially smaller employers) can offer.
That's why employers increasingly see telemedicine as a compelling service for employees. About 75% of doctor's, urgent care, and ER visits can be handled by telemedicine. Covering a wide variety of common illnesses and ailments, telemedicine costs very little for employers to offer while also providing employees a vital health benefit that keeps them working.
When Steve Jobs debuted the iPad in 2010, nobody realized they needed a tablet. To make the case, Jobs explained during an Apple press conference how the tablet performed specific tasks—such as web browsing—better than computers or smartphones. Today, tablets have transitioned from novelty to an integral part of our lives. Whether they help us take notes at a business meeting or conveniently access the internet on the go, tablets have become essential tools in our business and personal lives.
Like the iPad, telemedicine began as a novelty just a few years ago. Today, telemedicine's fast adoption rate suggests that it will soon become mainstream. That's because it provides certain aspects of healthcare better than traditional delivery models.
Not surprisingly, the growth of telemedicine is astounding. Recent research shows its adoption rate among large employers increased from 30% in 2015 to 59% in 2016. In 2017, the adoption rate for telehealth services could grow as high as 90%.
And telemedicine is no longer just a large employer perk. Today, small employers find that they can affordably offer telemedicine services comparable to the kind that large employers offer. Why? A combination of maturing service delivery models combined with faster, more ubiquitous internet access (especially through smartphones and tablets) means that telemedicine can reach more people than ever with low-cost, quality healthcare.
To show that telemedicine isn't just hype, let's dig deeper and learn more about why employers are rapidly embracing it.
Employer-provided 401(k) plans are a very popular retirement savings vehicle. In fact, according to a 2015 study, 85% of employees who have access to a 401(k) plan participate in it.
While 401(k) plans typically offer a variety of investment options, one key factor is often overlooked by both employers and employees in deciding the funds to offer and invest in: plan fees.
Best Predictor of Fund Performance is...
Plan fees can run from well under 1% to over 2% of assets under management. While 1% or 2% might not seem like a lot, the fee will heavily impact the growth of savings toward retirement over time. According to Morningstar and Consumer Reports, the best predictor of fund performance is not the experience of the fund manager or the fund's past performance. Instead, the best predictor of performance is...
Extra Pay Period in 2017?
If your company pays weekly or bi-weekly, will you have an extra check date this year? In other words, if your company pays weekly, will you pay your employees 52 times this year or 53? Likewise, if your company pays bi-weekly, will you pay your employees 26 times this year or 27? The 27th/53rd additional pay date occurs every 5 or 6 years if you pay weekly and every 11 years if you pay bi-weekly. The easiest way to understand why these additional pay dates occur is to review a calendar:
Combine the extra day left over year after year, coupled with the extra day from leap year every 4 years, and you have an issue to deal with every 5-6 years or every 11 years depending on your pay frequency.
Have you paid excess taxes on tip income?
Restaurant owners may be entitled to recover thousands of dollars in federal taxes each year. By claiming a credit against income taxes for excess Social Security and Medicare taxes paid on employee tip income, employers can recoup hundreds per employee each year. Employers can easily determine the credits using Corporate Payroll Services FICA Tip Credit Report highlighting how much credit can be claimed per pay period and on an annual basis.
Both Employers and Employees have Reporting Requirements
Owners of restaurants are required to ensure that their non-exempt employees earn the higher of the federal or their state minimum wage. That income calculation includes hourly wages (often lower than the federal hourly minimum), cash and credit tips, plus meals provided for the benefit of the employee
You Deserve a Less Annoying 401(k)
401(k) plans are overly complicated and expensive, not to mention annoying.
You deserve better.
That's why we're holding a live webinar
How to Make Your 401(k) Less Annoying in 3 Practical Steps
Thursday, December 15 at 1 pm ET.
We've partnered with 401(k) giant Newport Group and our new sister company, Actify Investor Retirements.
Our goal? 401(k) transformation for you and your team.
Beyond 3 practical steps you'll also discover:
'Less annoyed' is possible. Register now.
Actify Investor Retirements Brings Comprehensive 401(k) Services to Small to Mid-Sized Businesses
Retirement planning can be an onerous task. The complexity and investment of time both contribute to this unfortunate statistic: the majority of us are woefully unprepared for retirement. In fact, according to the Federal Reserve, only 47% of us own a 401(k) or similar plan.
Even when business owners want to offer retirement plans to attract and retain good employees, the selection process and ongoing management can be a complicated distraction from actually running the business.
So, to meet the retirement plan needs of both small and mid-sized business owners and the individuals who work for them, Corporate Payroll Services is excited to announce its new sister company, Actify Investor Retirements. Designed with the business owner in mind, Actify mirrors our service delivery approach that feels hands-on and local, with nationwide reach.
Plus, we've partnered with Newport Group, a leading provider of state-of-the-art plan administration, record keeping and trust services. In addition to 360 degree integration with Corporate Payroll Services—you only have to enter data once—you get convenient online access, easy-to-read plan participant statements and comprehensive plan accounting and regulatory support.
All so you can get back to what you do best: run your business. In addition to 401(k) plans, Actify will offer 403(b) and 457 plans and will work with individuals as well.
To find out more, please join us for a free webinar on Thursday, October 20 at 1pm EDT.
And learn...
- How you, our clients, will benefit
- Why your 401(k) plan might cost more than you think
- If the word 'easier' really can apply to a 401(k)
Have you considered Payroll Cards as an alternative to paper checks?
The SOLE® Visa® Payroll Card is a payroll card that can reduce or eliminate the cost of check distribution for employers and the expensive hassle of check cashing for employees. The payroll card is conveniently funded as a direct deposit through Corporate Payroll Services; no bank account or credit check is required.
We spoke with Hannah Waterman, Business Development Manager at Sole Financial to explore the benefits to employers and employees and best practices for using the card.
Corporate Payroll Services: Why would an employer offer the SOLE Visa Payroll Card instead of standard paychecks?
Hannah Waterman: The SOLE Visa Payroll Card allows employers to offer the convenience of direct deposit to unbanked employees. When you consider the distribution cost of paper checks, the risk of lost or stolen checks and check fraud, as well as the time spent on check reconciliation, companies can save a substantial amount with direct deposit. The payroll card takes an ACH deposit, like Direct Deposit, so it has many of the same cost-saving benefits. We also cover the cost of the cards, shipping and any marketing/educational material. This is our investment in our clients' paperless goals.
Corporate Payroll Services: How do employees benefit? Can't they just use refillable debit cards?
Hannah Waterman: Unbanked and under-banked employees make up about 28% of the population. These employees have to take time, and typically pay high fees to cash their payroll checks at check-cashing stores, purchase money orders to pay bills, etc. If they move their funds to the refillable debit cards they can grab at the convenience store, they'll incur additional charges to maintain and use them, often eating up a substantial amount of their pay.
Corporate Payroll Services: So how is the SOLE payroll card different? Is it really like a debit card
Hannah Waterman: Yes. It's a branded Visa® Payroll Card and is accepted anywhere Visa debit cards are accepted. In fact, employees can order cards in their own name, and even choose their own picture for the face of the card.
Next time, we will share how SOLE Visa Payroll Card focuses on proactive Cardholder Education. They help your card holding employees understand all of the card features, benefits, and free vs. optional fee services. So your employees will not have their paycheck eaten up with unnecessary expenses.
In the mean time, if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Hannah at:
Hannah Waterman, Business Development Manager
The Internal Revenue Service released a new Tax Tip about fake tax bill notices related to the Affordable Care Act (ACA.) The scam involves fraudulent versions of notice CP2000 for tax year 2015 and may be received via email, as an attachment, or by mail.
You'll be able to tell if you receive one of these fraudulent notices if -
(CLICK HERE TO READ THE ENTIRE IRS NOTICE regarding the "Fake IRS Tax Bill Notices")
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Ace Hardware recalls LED clamp light
Citing a shock and fire hazard, Ace Hardware is recalling the Ace Clamp-On LED Work Light, sold at Ace locations and other hardware stores between September and December 2013.
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the cord bushing inside the light base has exhibited a tendency to fail, which allows the cord wiring to pull out of the base and expose bare wire.
No injuries have been reported.
The recall affects approximately 15,000 units of the Work Light, which has a silver plastic lamp head with black rubber sides and eight LED lights on one side. It's also identifiable by a black plastic cube-shaped lamp base and a silver clamp with black rubber grips.
The model number for the affected product is "DC004" with the date code "08/13," both of which can be found on the back of the light base.
The CPSC is urging consumers to discontinue use immediately and to return them to a local Ace store for a full refund.
Do it Best cuts the ribbon in Sikeston, Mo.
Executives from Do it Best Corp. celebrated the grand opening of the co-op's new Retail Service Center in Sikeston, Mo.
Bob Taylor, president and CEO of Do it Best Corp., and Sikeston Mayor Jerry Pullen cut the ribbon on the 550,000-sq.-ft. facility, which will serve as the co-op's strategic hub for product distribution to members throughout the Midwest and central United States.
The Sikeston RSC replaces a previous facility in nearby Cape Girardeau, which was built in 1971 and was the first Do it Best Corp. distribution center outside the co-op's home in Fort Wayne, Ind.
"Although our Cape location allowed us to effectively serve our members for more than four decades, we knew we could do even better. This new Sikeston facility brings additional efficiencies as we look to accommodate future growth in the region and serve even more independent entrepreneurs," said Taylor. "With the integration of brand new technology and improved work flows built into this facility, the Sikeston RSC shipped its first product — on schedule and under budget — with a 98% fill rate on its very first day."
The Sikeston RSC represents a $34 million capital investment and stocks $22 million in inventory. The 67,000 unique products in the center are available to Do it Best Corp. member-owners in Missouri, Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Nebraska and Tennessee.
Do it Best member Frank Blair, owner of of Schnarr's Hardware Co. in Ladue, Mo., said he couldn't be happier with the Sikeston opening.
"The Sikeston center will provide independent Do it Best hardware stores, home centers, lumberyards, e-tailers and industrial/commercial businesses with a wide selection of competitively priced products for our diverse customers."
Do it Best promotes Branigan and Morgan
Do it Best Corp. has announced the promotion of John Branigan and Tom Morgan to retail performance managers, effective immediately.
Branigan and Morgan will lead co-op efforts in aiding the growth and enhancement of member stores through retail performance programs developed exclusively for Do it Best Corp. member-owners.
"Both John and Tom know that our number one goal is to help our members grow – and this is a great opportunity for them to do just that. Members who complete a comprehensive store improvement project, for example, see a 17% increase in sales in their first year," said Jay Brown, VP sales and business development at Do it Best. "John and Tom are eager to help our members exceed their goals through our outstanding Retail Performance programs."
Branigan joined Do it Best in 2000 as a territory manager for central and western New York State. Overall, he has more than 20 years of experience in the industry. Morgan joined Do it Best in 1999 as a territory manager serving portions of eastern Kansas and western Missouri. Overall, he has 35-plus years of experience in the industry.


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101 Upper Cross Street, People's Park Centre, B1-06/75-78, Central Singapore, Singapore, 058357
Vegetarian eatery located in the basement of the Chinatown Food Court. Sells economy rice with organic brown rice, tom yam soup, laksa, pineapple fried rice, claypot tofu and hokkien noodle with plenty of vegan options. Uses milk in their curries and laksa. Open Mon-Sun 8:00am-8:00pm.
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