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Why yes, I did end up getting the iphone 4s and I love it!
"A thneed is a fine something that all people need!" A quote from the book, The Lorax by Dr. Suess in which the Once-ler encourages people to buy a thneed, a product he has made from chopping down the truffula trees. By the way the movie is coming out next year with Danny Devito as the Lorax. Click here to watch the trailer. But yes, my iphone is a thneed. Something I don't really need. As humans, we are going to have an effect on the environment but do we have to have a huge impact? I think not. I always encourage kids and adults to make small changes in their lives that together will add up to make a difference. Therefore, I will use my iphone for good! So here is my list of helpful green iphone apps. Let me know if you know of others I should check out!
1. GoodGuide. It is very hard to be an informed consumer and buy healthful as well as environmentally friendly products. I always read the backs of labels and inspect the ingredient list but I am often surprised at how often companies will fool you. GoodGuide, with a database of over 120,000 products makes it easy to find safe, healthy, green and ethical products. It has a barcode scanner for easy access to the info! Tonight at the grocery store I scanned the herbal detergent in the organic section and then Purex Natural Elements detergent and guess which one had a better rating? Purex!!
2. Twitter. Yes that sounds funny but twitter has so much information in one quick place. Here are some of my recent green favorites to follow: @huffpostgreen @inhabitat @grist @helprecycle_com @water @care2 – and of course @naimajeannette!
3. Locavore. This app tells you what fruits and vegetables are in season and for how much longer in your area. It also lists the farmers markets. The more we support local farmers, the more all the food items they list will be available to buy. For a crazy challenge, try just eating food items from within 150 miles of your area.
4. Seafood Watch. Do you like seafood? This easy to navigate app will warn you about what seafood to stay away from and what seafood is harvested in a sustainable manor and ok to consume. Lately at my grocery store there has not been any seafood on the "green" list. Availability must have something to do with seasonality as well so make sure to keep up with the app. The general rule I use with seafood is stay away from farmed anything from Asia. I also used the app in the tuna aisle today!
5. Treehugger. For the ultimate in environmental info download this app. It keeps you updated with environmental news around the world, recipes for sustainable food, energy efficiency tips and so much more. There are also Podcasts from Treehugger radio! They have guests from all over the world on green everything (architecture, green tv, green fashion, etc). The app also can give you local info on where to recycle all kinds of products!
So download the apps and get to it! They are FREE so you have nothing to lose. Just remember you have them! The apps work on the iphone 3G and I think they have equivalent droid apps.
ALSO – you do not have to have a smart phone to enjoy all of these tools. They all have websites that you can visit as well!
PS: The iphone 4S has an awesome camera! You should be on your toes for my next blog too!
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I indulged in 1973's SEVEN DEAD IN THE CAT'S EYE (France/Italy/West Germany), and this has become the fiftieth German horror I've consumed to date.
Directed by Antonio Margheriti, responsible for HORROR CASTLE (1963), ANDY WARHOL'S FRANKENSTEIN (1973), and CANNIBAL APOCALYPSE (1980), among other genre movies, the story involves the MacGrieff family and their Scottish castle of, well, grief. The tale's a mystery/whodunit, loaded with great color and bright blood, as well as the beauty of Hiram Keller and Doris Kunstmann. It's a fun romp, and I was happy to learn that I hadn't predicted who was actually leaving all the bodies around the castle in this one. I'm not sure if thanks go to Antonio Margheriti who co-wrote the script with Giovanni Simonelli, or the novel's author Peter Bryan. Either way, it was a very entertaining 2.5 out of 5 stars.
I'm glad SEVEN DEAD IN THE CAT'S EYE was my fiftieth German film because little achievements like this often come at the expense of one of the worst movies I've ever seen. Admittedly, most of the German films I have seen in the horror genre are co-productions, but these are the best of the best. (Note: I removed CEMETERY MAN (Italy/France/Germany, 1994), since it was previously mentioned on my list of Italian films http://crashpalaceproductions.com/crash-reports-my-50th-italian-horror/ and is predominately Italian. The same with THE DEVIL'S ADVOCATE (USA/Germany) due to the intense American influence.)
Severance (UK/Germany, 2006) – 3.5 stars
The only comedy/horror on the list, this tale features office workers on a team building outing. You can imagine how this one goes. Yet, unlike others of the mixed genre, this movie has some creep ridden elements, and some grueling scenes of mayhem. If you want a laugh with a little blood, this one is far more than that.
Faust (Germany, 1926) – 3.5 stars
FW Murnau brought us the wonderful story of Faust, with some amazing special effects that blow the mind while chilling the soul (think of Mephisto looming over the city). Gösta Ekman makes for an excellent Faust, who delivers all the emotion and rage the alchemist unleashes throughout the tale. Carl Hoffman's cinematography is stellar, and works extremely well with the remarkable special effects sequences. This is a silent film you do not want to pass on.
The Monitor (Norway/Germany/Sweden, 2011) – 3.5 stars
International star, Noomi Rapace plays Anna, a mother on the verge of a nervous breakdown. Reeling from emotional abuse, and seemingly suffering from PTSD, she buys a baby monitor to pay closer attention to her eight-year-old son. But when the monitor picks up something else from inside their apartment complex, their lives may be on the line. The dramatic tension, bizarre goings-on, and excellent acting, make this movie resonate.
Daughters of Darkness (Germany/Belgium, 1971) – 4 stars
A great take on the Countess Bathory story, this one involves newlyweds who meet the mysterious countess (Delphine Seyrig) and her "secretary" at an off-season resort. Female virgins devoid of blood turn up in Bruges, and it's not long before the young groom (John Karlan) finds himself in a dark mystery from which he may not be able to escape.
Vampyr (Not Against the Flesh) (Germany/France, 1932) – 4 stars
One of the last silent films, this one features another great story with very disturbing effects. Some scenes have sadly been lost to time, but there's more than enough for us to follow a young man with a love for the supernatural as he visits an inn. Directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer, the contrasts and super-imposed elements make this one of the most poignant early horrors.
Black Death (Germany/UK, 2010) – 4 stars
Starring Sean Bean, BLACK DEATH is one hell of a ride. As the first wave of bubonic plague ravages England, a young monk (Eddie Redmayne) is ordered to find out if it's true that a necromancer is raising the dead in a remote village. What takes place is a riveting, suspenseful quest that ups the ante on the tension scale. Do not miss this one.
Possession (France/West Germany, 1981) – 4.5 stars
Have a therapist on call, or a soothing beverage at least, to help counter the neverending emotional explosion between Isabelle Adjani and Sam Neill. Based on Andrzej Zulawski's script, he also directed this twisted and bizarre collapse of a marriage. The performances are solid, though Adjani clearly steals the show. After filming, she entered the hospital due to exhaustion.
Grimm Love (Germany, 2006)
This is one of those rare horrors that may leave one in tears, if not bereft in spirit. The story revolves around the true life drama of Armin Meiwes, the "Cannibal of Rotenburg," who found a willing male subject to be killed and eaten. The story makes no apologies and is far from a melodrama, but shines a light on a disturbing tale of love and loneliness that led to a true and disturbing horror.
I hope you find these films worthwhile and enjoyable. Yes, I left out some heavy hitters, but the original NOSFERATU (1922) put me to sleep, and THE CABINET OF DR. CALIGARI, though wonderful, fell short due to the altered ending. However, Conrad Veidt is undoubtedly my favorite silent film star. As of 2005, ANTIBODIES received worldwide recognition, but the third act becomes ridiculous as it explores needless forays into fantasy.
But German horror cinema collectively offers thought provoking inroads to darkness and light, and the atmosphere is certainly worth indulging.
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A member of Singapore's Council of Presidential Advisers, Mr Po'ad Bin Shaik Abu Bakar Mattar has been appointed as pro-chancellor for the National University of Singapore (NUS).
The appointment was made by Dr Tony Tan Keng Yam, President of Singapore and NUS Chancellor, and will take effect from May 30.
Mr Mattar, 64, joins current NUS pro-chancellors Mr Ngiam Tong Dow and Dr Cheong Siew Keong. He will act on behalf Dr Tony Tan during his absence from the university and preside at the annual commencement ceremonies, said NUS in a statement today.
Mr Ngiam and Dr Cheong were appointed pro-chancellors in 2000.
"Since my graduation, I have noted the enormous progress and growth of the University. It has now become one of the leading global universities and this makes me very proud. I feel honoured and privileged to be of service to my University," said Mr Mattar.
Besides being a member of the Council of Presidential Advisers, Mr Mattar is also a member of the Public Service Commission and sits on the board of directors of several companies, including Hong Leong Finance, Tiger Airways, Keppel Offshore & Marine, and NIE International.
He holds a Bachelor of Accountancy from the University of Singapore and a Master in Management from the Asian Institute of Management in Makati, Philippines. He is also a Certified Public Accountant.
An accountant by training, Mr Mattar served as Managing Partner of Deloitte & Touche and its predecessor firm Deloitte Haskins & Sell, from January 1988 to June 2002. He was a Senior Partner of Deloitte & Touche since July 2002 until his retirement on 1 March 2006.
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I like the new package selection layout, but it would be nice to use some
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This defect is considered MUST-FIX for Florence Release-Candidate #1
I'm glad you like the new layout. Thanks. I had thought about using the space
to the right, but I had a few concerns. One was that if the user ran the
installer in 640x480 mode (using the 'lowres' option at boot time) we'd run out
of screen space. My other concern was other languages with very long words
(like German), might make the columns so wide that they'd run off the screen.
Then I thought about what would happen if they ran the installer at 640x480
*and* used German, I'm almost certain that there wouldn't be enough screen
It is possible to not draw the rightmost columns when in lowres mode, for
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It has been raining these few days. I woke up this morning craving for comfort food for this recent wet weather. I remember there's a packet of shabu shabu mutton lying in my freezer. I bought it to dehydrate for my dog. I usually feed her homemade treats. My dog consumes mutton more than I do. I probably consume twice a year. Without hesitating, I decided to take a portion of her share.
If I can have my way, I usually have no qualms in taking shortcuts for food preparation so long as I do not have to compromise in quality. Since I never had confidence in handling DIY puff pastries myself, baking a Comforting Lamb Pie with Instant Puff Pastry 幸福羊肉派 seemed like a good plan. It would surely save me time and energy in comparison to kneading my own dough.
This Comforting Lamb Pie with Instant Puff Pastry 幸福羊肉派 is by no means a Shepherd's Pie as it lacks many crucial elements such as tomato paste, potatoes, cheese etc. I also chose not to seal the top with pastry crust as I wanted to crack an egg on top nearing the end of cook time. My version is still laden with energising goodness such as shredded lamb slices, lots of chopped carrots, garlic, onions and ginger. Simple to make, but heavy for the stomach.
Ingredients (enough for 2 pax) :
- 1 pc puff pastry (thawed but kept chilled)(I used store bought Borg's brand frozen puff pastry from supermarket, size : 23 cm x 23 cm)
- 100 gm shabu shabu mutton slices (chopped to shreds or small pieces)
- 1 carrot (peeled and chopped to small dices)
- 2 cloves of garlic (finely chopped)
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 4 slices ginger (finely chopped)
- parsley or coriander (optional)(for garnishing)
- egg (optional)(for topping)
Seasonings (do your own taste test, add more or reduce as per your preference) :
- 1/4 tsp salt (to marinate mutton)
- 1 tsp sugar (to marinate mutton)
- 1/4 tsp grounded pepper (to marinate mutton)
- 1 tbsp shaoxing wine or mirin (to marinate mutton)
- few drops sesame oil (to marinate mutton)
- 1 to 2 tbsp BBQ sauce (for cooking)(you may substitute with oyster sauce or other sauces that you prefer, add more sugar to balance if you use a salty sauce)
- 1/2 tsp potato or corn starch (to mix with 1 tbsp water)
- 1/2 cup water (for cooking)
(tsp = teaspoon; tbsp = tablespoon)
Method :
- Mix marinating seasonings with mutton and chill it for 15 to 30 minutes.
- Pre-heat oven to 200 degrees celsius or 392 degrees fahrenheit.
- On a stove, use low-mid heat, add aromatic ingredients (ginger, garlic, onions into pot/pan).
- When the ingredients turn aromatic, fold in chopped carrots.
- Stir fry till carrots start to soften. Do not use high heat as it would burn the aromatic ingredients.
- Fold in mutton and give it a quick stir fry.
- Add 1/2 cup water .
- Add potato or corn starch (mixed with 1 tbsp water)
- Add BBQ sauce (or any other sauce you prefer)
- Give it a quick stir. Allow the ingredients to simmer for a short while.
- Turn off heat when mutton is about 60% cooked.
- Use a brush to oil the inside of a ceramic baking tray or baking tin (I used a pound cake tin)(You may use a different size tray, just cut the pastry to fit accordingly).
- Lay instant puff pastry onto the ceramic baking tray or baking tin.
- Scoop stir fried muttons and ingredients onto puff pastry.
- The pastry would have excess beyond the ceramic baking tray or baking tin. Use your fingers to fold the rim till it has a thick edge.
- Press the tines of a fork into the edge of the crust, with enough pressure to leave a noticeable imprint. You have to be quick in doing this. Do not let the butter in the puff pastry melt and soften. Otherwise, the pastry may not puff nicely.
- Brush cooking oil onto the edges of the pastry crust.
- Bake in middle rack of oven for 20 minutes (at 200 degrees celsius/392 degrees fahrenheit).
- Remove tray from oven after 20 minutes. Dig a small pit on the surface and crack a room temperature egg onto it.
- Bake in oven for another +/- 8 minutes (subject to how hard you like your egg yolk to be)(I like mine with runny yolk).
- Remove tray from oven when time's up.
- The pie would be really hot and the Puff Crust would be golden brown (like croissants).
- Cool down slightly, garnish and serve.
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I did not pay much attention to knead a nice edge for the pie. Despite that, I was pleasantly surprised that the edges puffed very nicely. In fact, the entire pastry crust emitted a nice margarine aroma and golden brown colour. It complemented the fillings aptly and nicely. My husband gave me thumbs up but commented that it would be even more comforting if I were to use lamb cubes instead of shabu shabu mutton slices, added potatoes and cheese. I have to agree with him but personally, I find that too heavy for my stomach. I thoroughly enjoyed my Comforting Lamb Pie with Instant Puff Pastry 幸福羊肉派. I might not have done my pie the traditional way, but who cares so long as it is palatable for my taste bud!
It's raining heavily out there again. How I count my blessings for having prepared this comfort dish.


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Stratford police hunt cemetery vandals
Stratford police are searching for two men who allegedly stole dozens of grave markers from Saint Michael's Cemetery.
Police say about 35 metal vases, which retail for more than $600 each, were reported stolen from the cemetery last Monday. Four days later, a groundskeeper says he spotted two men in a black Chevy pickup truck roaming around and that nine more vases disappeared after that.
Families affected by the robberies say they're disgusted and hope any scrap yards that come across the vases will contact police.
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India's invalidation of high currency notes earlier this month continues to cost lives in the nation.
In a heart wrenching incident, an 18-year-old student died by suicide in Mawai Buzurg village of Uttar Pradesh after he was unable to obtain enough cash for examination fees, according to an Indian Express report.
The boy, Suresh, reportedly stood in queues outside the local for several days in attempts to withdraw some money. He was a student in Panchnehi Degree College, and was pursing a Bachelor's degree in Science.
Suresh died by suicide on Tuesday by hanging himself, a day before the examination fees had to be submitted at the college, his family was quoted as saying. Police said they are investigating the matter. Locals pelted the bank with stones in protest. Read more…
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Consumer prices rising at the fastest annual pace since 2013 * Impact on consumers depends on wage bargaining power
European Elections Test ECB President Mario Draghi – WSJ
Politicians in Germany, France, Italy and the Netherlands—which all face general elections this year—have recently stepped up attacks on ECB
ECB Stimulus Disagreements Signal Vigorous Debates Ahead – BB
Germany's Schaeuble urges ECB to start unwinding stimulus this year – Reuters
Yellen Sees No Serious Short-Term Obstacles for U.S. Economy – BB
Says inflation "pretty close" to Fed's 2 percent target, doesn't want to see banking regulations rolled back
Stephen Pope: Perplexed over presidential policy – TF
Small businesses hoping president Trump will address their needs * Scarcely a shred of detail has been offered as to economic policy * Theoretical model shows Trump will rely on the Fed
The Reversal in the Trump Trade Isn't Hitting Inflation Expectations – WSJ
BofA 'Icarus' Trade: "A Wobble Then A Melt-Up... Followed By A Melt-Down" – ZH
Fed 'may be in better position' to reduce balance sheet, Bullard says – MarketWatch
U.S. Retail Sales Picked Up in December on Motor Vehicle Demand – BB
Here come retail sales ... – BI
Retail Sales increased 0.6% in December – Bill McBride
Core Retail Sales Growth Weakest In Almost 3 Years – ZH
Core Retail Sales Growth Weakest In Almost 3 Years – ZH
Retail Sales: December Growth Improvement – dshort
Strong auto demand buoys retail sales, producer prices up – Reuters
Core PPI Comes Hotter Than Expected – ZH
Core PPI Comes Hotter Than Expected – ZH
December Producer Price Index: Final Demand Increased 0.3% - dshort
Consumer Confidence Disappoints As Trump Hope Dips – ZH
BofA Revenue Misses Estimates as Bond Trading Ebbs at Year-End – BB
Bank of America profits surge on cost cuts, trading gains – Reuters
BofA Misses Revenues, EPS Beats On Accelerated Expense Reductions – ZH
JPMorgan results trump estimates as election stimulates trading – Reuters
JPM Earnings Jump On Slashed Expenses – ZH
Wells Fargo reports fifth straight decline in profit – Reuters
Davos Wonders If It's Part of the Problem – BB
Did the global elite's devotion to borderless capitalism sow the seeds of a populist backlash?
The sterling 'flash event' of 7 October 2016 – BIS
GBP flash crash had no single driver, no data to suggest market abuse – Reuters
China Credit Growth Exceeds Estimates as Lending Remains Robust – BB
PBOC Said to Boost Yuan Curbs as Banks Told to Balance Flows – BB
China's Exports Remain Tepid as Trump Trade Challenge Looms – BB
Danske Daily – Danske Bank
Eye-Opener – Nordea
Swedish inflation just below target; US retail sales today; Falling Chinese exports * Most important today: US retail sales * USD profit-taking continued * Trump's news conference set the tone for bonds yesterday
Morning Markets – TF
European equities are likely to open mildly softer on the back of a narrowly mixed Asian session and a weaker Wall Street on Thursday. But trading may be thin on the last day of what has been a nervous and cautious week in which sentiment was blighted by worries about the Trump presidency which in turn sent the US dollar sharply lower.
Daily Market Comment – Marc Chandler
Corrective Forces Persist
Daily Press Summary – Open Europe
Brussels Playbook – Politico
Five Things You Need to Know to Start Your Day – BB
Fiat defends itself * PBOC balancing act * Yellen bullish? * Markets rise * Big data day
10 things you need to know before the opening bell – BI
US Open – ZH
Futures Rise On Friday 13th Ahead Of Deluge Of Bank Earnings; Dollar Continues To Decline
FX Update – TF
The last days of 2016 and first couple of weeks of this year have felt like one long Friday the 13th for currency traders as exchange rates have reversed against former trends or churned viciously both ways especially in the case of EURUSD. Next week the action is likely to remain intense as May will speak on Brexit Draghi will speak at Thursday's ECB meeting and Donald Trump will speak as President on Friday.
Aamukatsaus – Nordea
Markkinat heräävät Trump-humusta * Odotamme USA:n vähittäismyynnin palanneen joulukuussa vahvalle kasvu-uralle * Yellen toiveikas Yhdysvaltain talouden kehittymisestä * Ruotsin joulukuun inflaatio ylitti odotukset
Pääministeri, johtamisen taakka ja kanan pahnat – J.S. Hankamäki


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LOS ANGELES (CBS.MW) -- Perhaps more than ever, the scribes of Hollywood are ready to do battle with producers come next spring -- and the studios are steeling themselves for a tough fight.
Over the last three years, the Writers Guild of America has prepared for upcoming contract talks -- centered on four key issues of royalty and film credits. Depending on their outcome, the talks are considered critical to the entertainment industry's immediate future.
If writers stage a walkout when their contract expires in May, it is likely to prompt an actors' strike the following month. If that happens, film and TV production will be choked off, putting a strain on major media firms' financials for 2001.
But studios are concerned that the strike will begin several weeks earlier. So more filming is being done now, which could affect product quality. Productions will start to ramp down as the strike nears.
"There's no question that people are planning their production schedules around the possibility," said Nick Counter, president of the Association of Motion Picture and Television Producers.
Top execs jump in
Unlike years past, when negotiations were left to middle management, senior studio executives are getting involved in talks this time around. They hope to forge an agreement before production even has a chance to slow down.
Involved are Barry Meyer, chairman and chief executive of Time Warner Inc.'s TWX, -28.57% Warner Bros. Studios, and Jonathan Dolgen, chairman of Viacom Inc.'s VIA, -0.83% entertainment group. Viacom is parent of CBS Inc., which has a stake in the publisher of this report.
Whether such big names can secure an early pact is uncertain. Both sides seem far apart on key issues. And the writers have yet to come forward with formal demands, Counter said.
"We don't know what their positions are," he said.
Cable, video, foreign rights
But the issues are well known. Three of them revolve around residuals for writers in foreign television programs, cable and home video. In the fourth, writers seek a share of the overall film credit, which traditionally has gone to directors. Actors are expected to bring these same points to the bargaining table when it's their turn.
Michael Mahern, secretary-treasurer of the guild, said these issues have been brewing for writers for some time -- several decades in some cases. And the guild is determined to get them resolved with this contract, he said.
"There is not a single issue we've put on the table to establish a bargaining position," Mahern said. "We are not interested in having theatrical negotiations."
Getting more respect
The underlying issue for writers is that they seek more respect in the industry and a more forceful hand in TV and film development, Mahern said. Reconstructed residuals are part of it, but the film-credit issue speaks more loudly to that.
Mahern said writers seek more of a hand in making films that often are their idea. Currently, movies often get dubbed, say, "A Joe Smith film," giving credit to the director.
"It takes a collaborative enterprise and gives it an individual's identity," Mahern said. He said writers also want to be present as films are developed and made.
Counter said that's one issue that isn't likely to make it to the bargaining table in the short run. The Directors Guild of America negotiated that into their contracts a long time ago; the directors' pact expires in 2002.
"We're trying to work with both guilds to come up with a solution that is satisfactory," Counter said.
Tables turned
Counter pointed out the tables are turned when it comes to television, however. Writer-producers of TV shows have all the clout, he said. Guild president John Wells, a writer-producer for "ER," is one such heavyweights, he added.
Turning to royalties, Mahern said foreign television rights were last negotiated in 1970 and videocassette residuals were addressed in 1985. Writers are seeking more structured formulas that beef up compensation from these sources.
"It's like not having a quake on the San Andreas Fault for 100 years," Mahern said to emphasize the guild's determination.
Particularly galling to writers is cable television royalties, last negotiated in 1981, when the industry was in its infancy.
"Management said, 'It's new technology. Give it time to grow,'" Mahern said. "We bought that argument and 19 years later, we're still waiting for an approved formula."
Counter says that despite the old formulas, writers have gotten healthy increases in each of those categories. He said they're getting double what they got five years ago in both foreign TV sales and cable television.
"They've achieved a 100-percent increase in cable without having to bargain for it," Counter said.


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March 26, 2013
The purpose of this communication is to offer our perspective on recent articles in the mainstream press, and the recent blog post "FDA Must Have New Authorities to Regulate Compounding Pharmacies" by Dr. Margaret A. Hamburg, Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (https://blogs.fda.gov/)
First and foremost, PharMEDium has long advocated for FDA oversight of the compounding industry, for Congress to clarify the FDA's authority, and for the adoption of rigorous national quality and safety standards. We support the passage of federal legislation to establish a new FDA category for sterile compounders governed by applicable current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs). We believe FDA oversight of interstate shipments of sterile compounders is necessary.
PharMEDium has shared proposed guidelines for defining the new category of sterile compounders with the FDA, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) and other organizations. We will continue to work with the FDA and other regulatory agencies to encourage passage of new legislation which addresses the specific needs of sterile drug compounding operations.
While our advocacy for increased federal oversight continues, we remain committed to complying with all applicable federal and state regulations. Since PharMEDium's inception, we have been registered with the FDA and State Board of Pharmacy in our resident states and are licensed in all states to which we currently ship. The FDA routinely inspects our centers, and we have been fully responsive to the Agency.
The March 20, 2013 Washington Post article "States Cracking Down on Specialty Pharmacies" and the March 15, 2013 Wall Street Journal article "Pharmacies Feel More Heat " mention that PharMEDium is involved in regulatory discussions with New York State and Iowa. Neither New York State nor Iowa have identified any quality or patient safety concerns related to our compounding services. These specific state discussions relate to PharMEDium shipping medications to hospitals in anticipation of specific patient orders based on routine, regularly observed prescribing and dispensing patterns within the hospital.
PharMEDium is an outsourcer of sterile compounding services and operates as an extension of the hospital pharmacy, strictly using FDA approved sterile drugs and components. The hospital pharmacy is responsible for dispensing PharMEDium's compounded preparations to its patients.
The recent articles suggest that "PharMEDium was one of several companies highlighted in a previous investigation about problems at manufacturing-style compounding pharmacies years before last fall's outbreak." PharMEDium promptly addressed all concerns raised by inspectors and leads the industry with state of the art sterile compounding processes that meet or exceed the current USP Chapter <797> standards. We continue to provide total transparency to our customers and regulatory agencies. And, as previously stated, PharMEDium is in support of additional FDA oversight and new federal controls.
Patient safety is PharMEDium's single highest priority and we are committed to maintaining the highest levels of quality in our sterile preparations. We believe this commitment, along with advocacy and support of a new federal compounding category, will help us to continue to support the many hospital pharmacies and patients that rely on us each and every day.
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PharMEDium Services, LLC


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During my time in London, I happened to come across a goldmine of a place called Tileyard, work-place and home of a multitude of indie and major label-affiliated professionals in the entertainment industry. Tom Fuller was one of those. Owner of The Cabin music studios, he's a songwriter/producer who's studio is occasionally available for hire through Miloco's website. Having become connected with Tom whilst studio hunting we decided to have a sit down at The Cabin to chat about his work in the industry.
Hi Tom. Thanks for having me over at The Cabin to chat. Tell me a bit your beginnings in music and audio.
I started playing violin around age 4, and then took up guitar, piano and songwriting as the years progressed. I studied music in university, where they had studios that I'd use to record my bands, which was great for learning how to use studio gear. I ended up buying a Pro Tools rig and a Mac, and taught myself the rest before graduating. I then moved to London, starting out as a tea-boy in a studio called The Dairy, in Brixton. When one of their assistants left around 2007, I took over his job, and moved on to be an engineer pretty quickly after that. We got a lot of different types of artists through there, like Soul II Soul, The Answer, and Basement Jaxx. During my time there I got to do a lot of great engineering work, including on Kelly Rowland and David Guetta's "When Love Takes Over", which was great for me, as it went #1 in the UK. I remember the compressor on her vocal kept going crazy because she sang so loud, and I had to keep riding the gain on the pre-amp the whole time! It was cool to be in that place for only a year and still get to work on things like that.
What caused you to move on from The Dairy?
After having worked at the same place for a while, you start to feel like it's time to move on. A client had also decided to take the Neve room on a long-term basis, so there wouldn't have been much for me to do there other than mixing. I mix, but songwriting and production is my main passion, so I moved to Miloco and did an engineering stint there, which was great. I got to work with people like Salaam Remi and Amy Winehouse for some weeks. Just to chat with people like that is how you learn about music. It's not often they open up to people outside their circle of friends when making music, but when they do, it's pretty poignant, and you should take notice!
Interesting. So moving on from The Dairy, how did you end up at Tileyard with The Cabin?
After having spent a few years producing for other artists, I wanted to get back into writing, and needed a space for that so I wouldn't have to keep renting studios. So I set up The Cabin for that, 4 years ago, when the Tileyard was just coming to life. As my amount of gear in the studio increased, I ended up doing more and more here. With production budgets going the way they are, if I can record something like drums here and have them sound good, why not? If I'm in a situation where I need a whole band to record at the same time, I'll go to a different studio like The Pool.
As an independent songwriter and producer, I'm assuming that you've had not only build up a network of industry contacts, but one of fellow musicians also. Have you found it to be easy establishing yourself in the music industry, given that so much of it is based on knowing and working with the right people?
It hasn't been easy, but it's important to remember that the process is relative to each persons experience. To someone who may be still trying to get into the industry, it may look like I've made it to an extent, but I still know how much there is ahead. I have session musicians that I work with, who I feel are reliable. I have a drummer that I went to school with in Somerset, who called me up about 2 years ago and said he'd moved to London and asked to do a session with me. I said "sure", but didn't really know what to expect. When he started playing his kit, I was blown away; he was next level. This was just a guy I'd always known from school, but he was super professional and turned to be amazing at his job. He's gone on to be really successful now and is currently touring with Josef Salvat. So you establish your network of musicians over time. I'm quite demanding, as my mates know. I've been called various names over the years, haha. "Vocal Hitler" is one. But it's only because I know what I want, and they know that.
I work with John Davis at Metropolis for mastering. I've had the fortune of working with a number of great mix engineers like Cenzo(U2, Snow Patrol), Tony Hoffer (M83, Beck), and Matt Lawrence (Naughty Boy, Mumford & Sons). These aren't people that I set out to "network" with. I just met them through other projects and stayed in touch. Also, I make sure I look after my musicians by making sure that they get credited and paid for all the projects we do together.
On the business side of things, I'm signed to 365 Artists, who are very good. The guys I work with there, Paul Smith and Adam Clough, are really great guys. Whenever I go to see them, they always play me artists that I am excited to work with, which is great in itself. They help build my business connections by setting up meetings for me.
Management tends to be a murky area from a lot of artists/producers. It's not always easy to find good representation. How did you find yours
Miloco used to have an in-house producer/management department which was eventually disbanded and became Gotham Producers. My first manager was a part of that, so when Gotham separated itself from Miloco, I stuck with her. After I parted with her, I signed to 365 because of my friends next door, a production duo called The Nexus, (Lana Del Rey, Hurts). They're managed by 365, so I met the company through them.
Like I said before, it's not about conscious networking. None of us attend networking events. These are people you meet through friends, over beers or something. Tileyard is a great place to meet people who are doing what you're doing. There are some very interesting film composers here, and that's something that I've been wanting to learn more about. For example, I'd done a record with a band called The Hics, and one of the film composers heard it, and called me up because he liked it. We had a pint and ended up working on some stuff together. That's how these things work.
When you work on things like The Kelly Rowland and David Guetta records stuff in your early 20s, how did it help you move forward? Did people pay attention to that?
I'm not sure. Maybe it did, but I'm never privy to conversations when people are trying to sell me. If I'm aiming to work on a Patrick Wolf album, having done a Kelly Rowland project isn't going to help very much with that. It's more about forging relationships with people. What I do nowadays is set up a writing session with someone I'm interested in working with and if they like the vibe of what we work on, we talk about me producing their album or EP. That's happened 3 or 4 times over the years. So it's more about how you get along with an artist in the room. Whilst you might need some clout to even get the artist in a room, no-one pays for a writing session anyway. That's why I have a studio. So we'll do the session, and then if they want to talk production, we do that.
So you do the writing sessions with people that are interesting? You don't just do sessions with anyone that comes along and asks for one?
No, I don't. If I'd did that, I'd be broke, haha. Also, my management may send me stuff that they think I'd find interesting. It might be from someone who's signed or on the verge of signing. But either way, I don't work on stuff I don't want to do. It's a quick path to being resentful with the industry when things don't go the way you expect.
When you do songwriting with session musicians and artists, do you typically work on material prior to the meeting, and play them stuff when they arrive?
That may have happened once or twice – if I had an idea I really liked before they arrived, but it's normally not the case. Normally I'll wait until they arrive and we'll write on piano or guitar. Recently I've been writing a lot with the Moog, for quick vibey bass lines. I rarely use virtual instruments, though I might use BFD if I need drums quickly. I like plugins, but they can be a bit convoluted and take a while to set up. When you only have an artist for a day, it's faster to use real instruments. Plus, I prefer to print things and commit them, it makes it easier when you send sessions to other people who don't have the same plugins. When I first started writing, I'd rely on using virtual instruments, and I'd pull up the session a year later, there would be problems with versions or incompatible plugins etc, really boring stuff. It happened to me recently when I was working with Becky Hill. We had some soft synths in the session from a couple of years ago, and I opened it to find that a load of the stuff was out of date and all the presets were screwed. Luckily, I knew how to work backwards to restore everything, but things like that are annoying. I don't mind spending ages getting a piano or drum take right, but dealing with out-date-software is just time wasted. So I just print everything. Similarly with effects. I print most of my effects in case the mix engineer doesn't have the same plugins – I use a lot of hardware effects which require printing anyway, so it's not too much of an inconvenience.
We've talked a bit about your music and industry background. so let me ask about The Cabin. What's been your focus in terms of collecting equipment. Does everything in this room have a purpose?
Yes it does. If I don't use it, it has to go, because it's a small space. I've got a few synths: The Juno 60, Moog Voyager, MS-20 and an OP-1 from Teenage Engineering. I also have a Suzuki Omnichord, Excelsior Chordette (harmonium) and a piano in my live room. A lot of the synths are connected to the patch-bay, so I can run sounds through their filters and everything is connected Doepfer Darktime to a and an Arturia Beatstep Pro (which can convert Midi to CV!) so I can sequence them together and sync them with Pro Tools. I also have an amazing spring reverb called the Ekdahl Moisturizer, which has an LFO that I sync to the Moog. It's very cool.
I'm into tape delays, and have a Klemt Echolette NG51 Tape Echo from 1959. It's a slap delay that's crazy heavy. I also have a WEM Watkins Copicat MK IV tape delay, which sounds unlike anything else. It used to be Spike Stent's, I got it from his old assistant.
In terms of a desk, I've got an Audient ZEN 16MPMF, which I bought because of the flying faders so I can ride them after the compressors. It also has fader recall.
In terms of outboard, I have a Culture Vulture and a Chandler TG-1, which I use on everything. I have them set up on 2 parallel faders on the board so I can send anything to them. I love tracking vocals through my LA2A. I also have a Standard Audio Level-or, which is based on a the Shure Level-Loc, an old vocal compressor. I use it for tracking drums and mixing vocals. I use the original 70s Valley Dynamite on kicks and snares a lot, and I also have a Behringer Edison, which I got recently. It's like a spacializer that lets you control mid-side content to push and pull sounds closer or further away from you, whilst controlling stereo width as well. It's awesome for tucking effects/BVs around a lead vocal. I tend to push the middle back a bit, and have the sides a bit wider.
Other tracking gear include, the API EQs, Distressors, and SSL EQs. I just got some Neve pre-amps too. On the mix-buss, I have an Al Smart C1 and an API 5500 EQ.
I'm obviously very much into the old stuff, but I embrace new things as well! I have the Eventide H9. It's effectively a guitar pedal, but with line input and stereo in/out, and you can control it with your phone via Bluetooth! It's pretty amazing. I set it up as a send from my board to get crazy-sounding effects from it, and all my presets are instantly recallable, since the information is stored on your phone. It sounds great on vocals and synths. I just print the audio straight into Pro Tools.
Cool. Wrapping up the studio talk, how many rooms do you have here at The Cabin?
It's just the control room and the live room. I share the live room with my friends next door, The Nexus. They mostly track vocals, which let's me keep my amps and stuff in there. It's a nice creative space to work in. A lot of what I do involves jamming live, which the live room is great for. There's a clear line-of-sight between me in the studio and the drummer in there.
Anything you have coming up for the rest of 2015 that you can share?
I can't really talk about some of the stuff I'm working on, but I have a lot of writing to do. I've been producing Ariana & the Rose for the last year, with whom I have also been writing. There's an artist called Starling (on Communion) that I've been working with, which has been fun too. For the first time in a few years, I'm able to slow down a bit, so I'm going to take a holiday! I have also started an artist project with a film composer here at Tileyard called Sam Sim, so I hope to be able to devote some more time to that in the coming weeks.


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Aside from the beautifully rendered landscapes and the island itself, puzzles are the core of the game. They come in a variety of shapes and forms, driving the player forward into the deepening mystery with each completion.
The game started in development with approximately 200+ puzzles and has grown quickly. It is expected there will be over 500 to solve by release. Puzzles start out as very simple, then progress into more complex riddles, each one building on the previous. Players learn from the easier puzzles and apply that knowledge to later ones.
Players may be overwhelmed with the sheer number there are to complete, but some can be skipped with no repercussions. There will be seven groups of puzzles players can complete, but only five are necessary to complete the game; each successful completion fires a laser at the highest peak on the island, eventually removing its force field.
Generally speaking, the lines used in the simpler puzzles will turn green when entered correctly, and red if not.
There are a variety of puzzles in the game, all completed with the simple panel, but which require different methods to deduce the answer:
- Puzzles that unlock: an early example seen at PAX is one in which the player has to figure out how to unlock a door, working with elements in the environment to electrify three tubes
- Audio: listen for audio clues in the environment
- "Boss" puzzles: presumably these would unlock additional areas, and it's helpful to solve the smaller puzzles before attempting these; combines several elements at once
- Color panels: some puzzles require the player to look with a variety of color panels before the proper route can be seen
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Today on Twitter I read a tweet by GOOD that mentioned a Media for Social Impact conference that will be hosted by the United Nations Office for Partnerships and PVLIC Foundation tomorrow (4/11/2014). I immediately clicked the link, seeing that this title alone encapsulates my passion, my goal in life, my obsession. I cannot believe they made a whole conference about it! After mentally adding this conference to my life's bucket list, I explored the website and found these 6 commercials that amplify a positive social message. Each topic was completely different from the rest, but they were all beautiful messages worth sharing. Here is my personal ranking of the 5 company ads featured on that site:
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[Video]Not so transparent filter bubble blocks view of the world
We're not really surfing the web anymore, but rather, we're lying on the shore and waiting for the right websites to wash over us. In his book The Filter Bubble: What the Internet is Hiding from You, Eli Pariser writes about the internet and how websites such as Google, Facebook, and Youtube tailor the content we see to the information that these sites gather from our online activity. This personalized practice creates what Pariser calls the "filter bubble" (you can visit Nupur Behera's website "Bursting the [Filter] Bubble" or watch her video below to find out exactly how this works).
Pariser writes, "in a personalized world, important but complex or unpleasant issues-the rising prison population, for example, or homelessness-are less likely to come to our attention at all" (18). This means that although the bubble allows us to get content that we probably care more about, it blocks us away from social issues that we may not have been aware of before.
Just go with the cashflow: profit motive good for society
The Triple Pundit dedicates a whole section of its website to a collection of blog posts offering different perspectives on what it means for a business to be "Socially Responsible." Helping the environment, looking at social impact, pushing for consumers to make conscious decisions … these seem like normal CSR tag lines that I've seen in the past. However, one article caught my eye because it argues for what would seem like a counter-view to the "lets save the world" attitude of CSR. According to Jonathan Mariano, the main social responsibility of businesses is…(are you ready for it?)…increasing profit!
[INTERVIEW] Why B's are the new A, and local is the new global
B-corps that is. Yet another way for businesses to engage in social action. I just wrapped my head around companies doing Corporate Social Responsibility, and smaller businesses doing Social Entrepreneurship – are things about to change again?
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My eyes lingered on the 2 framed documents to my right as I was setting down my backpack in Professor Jennifer Walske's office. The certificate for Earl F. Cheit Outstanding Teaching Award told me a lot about the caliber of Professor Walske at University of California, Berkeley's Haas School of Business. But, I was more impressed by the photo right below this distinguished award. It was a framed photo of Phi Beta Lambda (one of Berkeley's undergraduate business fraternities) with a thank you message to Professor Walske for her participation in the organization's game night. This photo put me at ease, not just because I saw some people I knew in the photo, but because it gave me the impression that this is a professor that makes time for her students and cherishes these relationships.
Why do her students matter? They are the future of Social Entrepreneurship. Professor Walske spoke about the excitement of her students for this developing field. According to her, "they don't necessarily see the world the way the world has been so maybe they are able to think about innovative ways to affect change…that is one of the key tenets of entrepreneurship." However, she says that even if this is an exciting time with many young people interested in entrepreneurship, it is important that they "do not reinvent the wheel." One of her goals as an educator is to ensure that her students also learn from the past so that they can avoid repeating mistakes, while at the same remain open to fresh ideas.
[VIDEO] One small step for TOMS, one giant leap for …?
In a Media Studies class, my Graduate Student Instructor (GSI) asked the class for ways in which advertising has been used to make consumers feel like they have a social impact. I raised my hand and gave the example of TOMS Shoes and their One-for-One Movement. She flashed a smile and said that TOMS was precisely what she was going to talk about.
It is no surprise that both my GSI and I immediately thought of TOMS when we started on this topic. Kelsey Timmerman, the author of Where Am I Wearing?, points out that TOMS as the first thing that pops into student's heads when they think about businesses doing good for the world. His critique of TOMS Shoes' charitable efforts, emphasizes that the impact of TOMS Shoes is not that they give shoes to the poor, but that they bring in the issue of poverty into the thoughts of their everyday consumers.
[VIDEO] Hiding in the Back Pocket: UNIQLO's Social Initiatives
There is a lot of buzz around the expansion of the Japanese-based clothing store, UNIQLO, to San Francisco on October 5, but the buzz seems to sidestep what I think really makes UNIQLO unique: its CSR programs. Among this company's many programs, I was particularly drawn to its clothing recycling initiative and its partnership with Grameen Bank – both of which address the issue of global poverty (see the videos below to learn more!)
I don't usually follow fashion trends, but this news caught my attention because I had a grand time shopping at the UNIQLO store when I was in New York over spring break. Throughout the year, I've been learning more about the brand's Japanese origins or clothing technology through random news articles I stumble upon. But, I never would have known about its CSR programs if I did not linger on the home page of its company website long enough for the feature on "UNIQLO recycling" to pop out. It was a big surprise for me to find out that this company is not just fusing Japanese and American culture, but it is reaching out to countries such as Bangledsh as well (although not in the same way – and I can talk about that another time).
Seeing this surprise at the very end of the photo reel had me wondering why they don't flaunt their strong CSR program the way Toms' one-for-one campaign does. Has CSR become too cliche' for brands that aim to stand out? And does this cliche' status mean that less companies will be interested in CSR, or that this trend has become so ubiquitous that it is now a norm rather than a novelty?


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Istanbul Basic Travel Information
Population: 15 million
Area: Stretched over an area of more than 100 kilometers from Asian to European side, may take several hours to travel from one corner of Istanbul to another.
When To Travel to Istanbul
Best time to visit Istanbul is from April until the end of October except the hot months of July and August, though depending on the season both of these months could be enjoyable especially with beaches, seaside cafes, terraces at night, dancing through and enjoying open air concerts.
The weather patterns are changing and August is getting cooler towards the end but one cannot be sure. Old guns of Istanbul assume that after August 15th the weather turns, the heat of summer leaves Istanbul. Once in a while you can come across summer rain which lasts less than an hour with little rainfall.
Beginning of July can be good for those who would like to attend music concerts and are not mindful of hot weather to enjoy balmy Istanbul nights by the sea. Daytime is certainly hot, though!
No special precautions necessary. The most common problem if it ever occurs would be a diahrea, so eat at known places or simply look at the cleanliness of the shop and the profile of people who are eating there. If they are mid or upper class locals than there should be no problem. In case you need to to see a doctor there are many modern hospitals in Istanbul just inquire one at your consulate or hotel reception.
Just keep clear of stray dogs, though chances you will be bitten are extremely slim. In case of a dog bite contact a hospital immediately to seek medical assistance and rabies vaccination. If you have prescription medicines, keep a copy of your prescription while traveling in case you lose the medicine.
If you are traveling off the beaten track in the mountains or trekking in rural areas, tick bite is the dangerous as they may carry lethal diseases.
Mosquito and fly repellants are sold in most pharmacies which are marked with big red E signs, initial letter of Eczane, meaning pharmacy. in Turkish. Ambulance call number is 112.
Also Medical tourism is getting popular in Turkey as many Eureopans fly to Turkey to not only enjoy a vacation but also getting treatment and/or cure with Lasik eye surgery, plastic surgery, dental treatments and others.
Personal Safety
Watch out for pickpockets and muggers in Beyoglu Taksim district. There are many uniformed and undercover policemen in these areas to ensure safety but still such crimes happen, though in a lesser extent the last few years. You should have any bag strapped around and not hanging from one shoulder as the thief will pull the bag and run away. Stay vigilant in these populous neighboorhoods. At night avoid any side street when in Taksim Beyoglu area especially.
Visas may be necessary depending on your nationality. Please inquire before coming to Turkey, by checking Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs website visa info or your own State Department pages. For Americans and many European country citizens visas may be bought at the airport if necessary.
Trip Costs
Please see Istanbul trip costs
You may get cash from ATMs from your bank account in your home country or change money in exchange shops (doviz bufe) you will find in Taksim, Kadikoy, Karakoy etc.
It is better to call a taxi than to hail a taxi. Airport transfers services or HAVAS shuttle buses from the airport are generally cheaper than taxis.


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You partnered with a person who you thought was nice and you learned through the relationship it wasn't so. Along the way, you created a child together and now you are joined in parenthood forever.
In your disdain for and concern about the other, you seek to limit the child's exposure to that other parent. The belief is that in limiting access, the child will be less affected by the parent's issues. On that basis you extol the best interests of the child and set out to fight the good fight.
Here's the rub. That child's best interests also includes a meaningful relationship with both parents. To add, in intact families you don't have to be a perfect parent. You don't even have to be a good parent. You only have to be a barely adequate parent. Parents…
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The end of the 2009 year will also spell the end of many tax breaks for both individuals and businesses. Some of these tax breaks are "temporary" credits and deductions that Congress typically extends for another year or two at the last moment. Other sunsetting provisions are relatively new, with no previous track record on their being extended. In either case, however, the unfamiliar economic climate in which our nation finds itself makes predicting whether Congress will find the funding necessary to extend any particular tax break this time around, beyond 2009, a matter of guesswork. The following is a list of important tax breaks expiring at the end of 2009.
A word to the wise: if you can take advantage of any tax break on this list before 2009 closes, do so. At this point, you cannot -and should not– count on having any of them available in 2010.
Homebuyer tax credit. The first-time homebuyer tax credit expires sooner rather than later in 2009. That is, the credit expires November 30 – the credit provision requires that the residence be "purchased" by November 30, with "purchase" defined as taking place when title passes and the full purchase price is paid (that is, at the "closing") and not earlier when the contract of sale is executed and a down payment is escrowed. The credit is equal to 10 percent of the purchase price of a principal residence, up to $8,000. It applies to homes purchased after December 31, 2008, and before December 1, 2009.
Itemized state and local sales tax deduction. The ability to deduct state and local sales taxes in lieu of state and local income taxes is available until December 31, 2009, when the itemized state and local sales tax deduction expires.
Higher education tuition deduction. The higher education tuition deduction, permitting taxpayers to take an above-the-line deduction for qualified tuition and related expenses, will expire this year. The maximum deductible amount is $4,000 for taxpayers with adjusted gross income not exceeding $65,000 ($130,000 for joint filers). Taxpayers whose income exceeds that limit but does not exceed $80,000 ($160,000 for joint filers) may deduct up to $2,000 in qualified expenses.
Additional standard deduction for real property taxes. If you claim the standard deduction and also have real estate taxes, you can take an increased deduction ($500 for individuals and $1,000 for married couples filing jointly) for your real estate taxes. This tax break is scheduled to expire at the end of 2009.
Teachers' classroom expense deduction. The $250 above-the-line deduction for qualified classroom expenses will expire at the end of 2009. The deduction benefits teachers and other educators, from teachers' aides to school principals, who used their own out-of-pocket money to purchase qualified classroom supplies, such as notebooks, scissors, paper, pens, markers and books. As an above-the-line deduction, the $250 tax break is available to non-itemizers as well.
Bonus depreciation. For businesses, bonus depreciation and enhanced "section 179 expensing," both designed to – temporarily – encourage business to make capital investments, are set to expire at the end of 2009. Bonus depreciation can be claimed for both regular tax and alternative minimum tax (AMT) liability unless the taxpayer makes an election out.
Enhanced Code Sec. 179 expensing. Enhanced "section 179 expensing," is set to expire at the end of 2009 in addition to bonus depreciation, as mentioned above. Qualified taxpayers may deduct up to $250,000 of the cost of machinery, equipment, vehicles, furniture, and other qualifying property placed in service during 2009. The $250,000 amount is reduced if the cost of all Code Sec. 179 property placed in service by the taxpayer during the tax year exceeds $800,000.
Research and development credit. The research and development, or R&D credit, is set to expire at the end of 2009. The credit is available for businesses that increase their research expenses. The credit is 14 percent of qualified research expenses that exceed 50 percent of the average qualified research expenses for the three preceding tax years.
COBRA subsidy. The COBRA premium assistance provided as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (2009 Recovery Act) will not benefit individual involuntarily terminated from employment after December 31, 2009. The COBRA subsidy in only available to individuals involuntarily terminated from work between September 1, 2008 and December 31, 2009 The COBRA subsidy under the 2009 Recovery Act provides for individuals to pay only 35 percent of their COBRA premiums with employers paying the remaining 65 percent, for nine months.
Unemployment compensation. Although unemployment compensation is typically taxable income, the 2009 tax year provides a respite from taxability for up to $2,400 of unemployment income. However, the exclusion from taxable income for unemployment compensation is only available for 2009, and will expire at the end of the year unless Congress acts to extend this benefit.
Motor vehicle sales tax deduction. The deduction for sales tax paid on the purchase a new motor vehicle is available for vehicles purchased between February 17, 2009 and December 31, 2009. Taxpayers can deduct state and local sales and use taxes paid on the first $49,500 of the purchase price of the vehicle. The deduction can be taken whether or not the taxpayer itemizes deductions. However, if you deduct state and local general sales taxes as an itemized deduction, you cannot "double dip" and take the deduction for new car sales taxes.
AMT exemption amounts. For 2009, the AMT exemption amounts increased to $46,700 for individuals and $70,950 for married taxpayers filing jointly. However, these exemption amounts will decrease in 2010 to $33,750 for single taxpayers and $45,000 married taxpayers filing jointly.
Our office will continue to monitor the situation in Washington to be ready to advise you if any of the provisions set to expire at the end of 2009 are extended. With Congress busy with health care reform, the likelihood is that the fate of most if not all of the expiring provisions will remain uncertain for some time. In fact, some in Congress have been quietly discussing the possibility of not passing any extension until next year, and then making it retroactive to January 1. Stay tuned.


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Facebook Introduces New Fundraising Tools
Facebook has announced that the UK will be one of five European countries where charities will be able to test a range of fundraising tools from later this month, with charities able to sign up with the platform now.
New tools include the attaching of a 'donate' button for individuals' pages, the launch of the Facebook Fundraisers community – a forum for people to raise funds and awareness of charities – and the ability to collect donations through Facebook Live broadcasts.
The personal fundraising tools were launched in the United States last March, and Facebook said it has seen "millions of dollors" raised since then. UK Charities can sign up on donations.fb.com and from late September the tools will be rolled out to users in the UK, with a gradual roll-out to other European countries.
To be eligible UK charities need to have a charity registration number and have a bank account with a licensed financial services institution. UK taxpayers can add Gift Aid to donations to UK charities by ticking a box confirming that they have paid enough tax.
Charities will pay a 5 per cent fee on each donation. Facebook said that 3.5 per cent covers costs of vetting, language translation, fraud prevention, operational costs and payment support and 1.5 per cent covers payment processing.


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An Indonesian district court yesterday sentenced three Muslim militants to seven years in prison each for their involvement in the bombing the J.W. Marriott Hotel in Jakarta last August that left 13 people dead.
The South Jakarta district court said in its ruling the three, identified as Suprapto 35, Muhammad Solihin, 24, and Heru Setyanto, 29, were guilty of violating anti-terrorism laws. The laws were enacted just weeks after the October 2002 bombings of two nightspots in Bali that left 202 people dead, mostly foreign tourists.
"The three defendants have been legally and convincingly guilty for helping the others to commits act of terrorism," presiding judge Effendi said in his ruling.
"The defendants' actions triggered massive fears among the community," Effendi said.
The three were found to have been involved in transporting explosive materials from Dumai in eastern Sumatra to Pekanbaru and Bengkulu, at the request of Toni Togar, another suspect in the Marriott bombing.
The explosive materials were then brought to Jakarta, where they were later assembled into a bomb and detonated outside the Marriott hotel on Aug. 5 of last year, leaving 13 people dead and more than 100 others injured.
The three men convicted are among 20 suspects to be convicted in connection with the Marriott bombing. Four other suspects have been sentenced to terms ranging from three to 10 years in prison.
The suspects were members of the al-Qaeda-linked regional terror group Jemaah Islamiyah (JI), which has also been blamed for the Oct. 12, 2002, Bali bombings.
More than 100 Muslim militants and alleged JI members have been arrested since the Bali blasts and the Marriott bombing. Three of them have been sentenced to death for their major roles in the Bali explosion, while nearly 30 others were convicted from three years to life in prison.


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