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When you're following a gluten-free diet, you want delicious gluten-free food that is good for your body. If you're ever short on time or want to stock up on gluten-free ready-made meals, it may come as a pleasant surprise that there are many organic, gluten-free frozen meals available.
5 Best Gluten-Free Frozen Dinners
Check out Beetnik's list of gluten-free TV dinners.
1. Sesame with Ginger Chicken
The aroma from our Sesame with Ginger Chicken will have your mouth watering the instant you pull it out of the microwave or oven. The ingredients may be simple, but the combination of fresh vegetables, oriental spices and succulent chicken all come together create a taste sensation that many gluten-free frozen foods simply cannot match.
2. Shepherd's Pie with Grass-Fed Beef
Did you know that the origins of shepherd's pie can be traced as far back as 1791? Back then, leftover meat was placed into a pie dish and topped with mashed potatoes and vegetables.
Our Shepherd's Pie with Grass-Fed Beef adheres closely to the traditional recipe and is bursting with juicy beef, fresh carrots, and kale, topped with creamy whipped potato. Feel free to change things up by adding a sprinkle of grated cheddar cheese on top.
3. Moroccan Inspired Chicken Stew
Who said that gluten-free frozen meals were boring? Our Moroccan Inspired Chicken Stew is so authentic you can almost feel the warm sun on your face and hear the sounds from the souk (that's a Morroccan marketplace in case you didn't know!). Garlic, turmeric, ginger, and cumin combine beautifully to create an exotic explosion of taste in your mouth.
4. Chicken Meatballs
The great thing about Beetnik's gluten-free microwave meals is that they borrow from many well-loved family meals. Our Chicken Meatballs are no exception!
As with all our gluten-free frozen entrees, our Chicken Meatballs are packed with organic natural ingredients right down to the organic crushed red peppers and organic oregano that give this dish its authentic taste.
5. Lemon Chicken with Cauliflower Rice
If you haven't tried cauliflower rice yet, our Lemon Chicken with Cauliflower Rice is the perfect introduction to its wonderful flavor and versatility. We're always exploring new recipes and wanted to explore gluten-free frozen meals that are not only free of any gluten, but are lower in carbs, too. This is a zesty, tasty dish that will fill you up without leaving you feeling bloated.
From Our Table to Yours, With Love (and Without Gluten)
We hope our list of gluten-free meals has given you food for thought. We're proud of our organic frozen dinners and the convenience they offer our customers without ever compromising on taste.
All Beetnik meals are certified gluten-free, USDA organic classified, and use BPA-free packaging. It means you can enjoy the side effects of a gluten-free diet without worrying about impure ingredients.
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Aboriginal walks
With the weather warming up, it's the perfect time to try an Aboriginal cultural walk through Melbourne or regional Victoria. Explore the wonders of the state and pick up local cultural insights from your guide as you go. Choose from a wide range of walks, which are available in various formats across Victoria.
Royal Botanic Gardens
Presented in a lush city oasis in the centre of the city, the Royal Botanic Gardens Aboriginal Heritage Walk takes visitors on a journey through the ancestral lands of the local Kulin nation, including the traditional meeting place. Walk through the verdant surrounds and participate in a traditional smoking ceremony with an Aboriginal guide, who explains the traditional uses of plants for food, tools and medicine as well as the history and contemporary life of their people.
Birrarung Marr
Step through the doors of the Koorie Heritage Trust at Federation Square and take a walk along the Yarra River with an Aboriginal tour guide. Wander through the Birrarung Wilam (Common Ground), which was a significant meeting place for the Kulin Nation. Learn about Aboriginal art installations and more specifically, the Aboriginal history of the Birrarung Marr (Yarra River) and the Aboriginal Peoples of the Kulin Nation.
Worn Gundidj at Tower Hill
Enjoy a 60-minute interactive walk through the Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve conducted by an experienced Aboriginal guide. Discover the natural habitat of some of Australia's most iconic native animals and identify native plants that can be used for food or medicinal purposes. Located between Warrnambool and Port Fairy on the Great Ocean Road, Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve is a natural landmark within a volcanic crater.
Bushfoods Discovery Walk
Make your way to Brambuk, the national park and cultural centre, and delve into the local Aboriginal culture. Join a guided tour through the native gardens and wetlands of Gariwerd, the traditional name for the Grampians. Learn about the wide range of native plants and how they are used in traditional Aboriginal recipes and then participate in a bush tucker tasting.
Surf Coast Walk
Once a year, the Great Ocean Road Coast Committee offers a special guided walk with local Wadawurrung woman Corrina Eccles. Starting with a Welcome to Country and traditional smoking ceremony at Point Impossible, the journey follows the Great Ocean Road Surf Coast Walk through to Aireys Inlet where points of cultural and spiritual significance are revealed.
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There are other guided options that explore significant Aboriginal locations throughout Victoria such as the Bataluk Cultural Trail or the Bullawah Cultural Trail in Wangaratta.
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Cottage Grove Resort & Campground
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You will find modern cabins which sleep two to six people and campsites for trailers and motorhomes at this resort and campground which also features a convenience store, a video game arcade, horseshoe pits, a sandy beach, and a lodge that serves beer, pops, and snacks.
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Are women overlooking Whiskey? It's a question that Double Helix Wine and Whiskey Lounge is exploring in great depth and detail in Las Vegas. Located in the Town Square shopping plaza just south of the Strip, Double Helix recently hosted a Whiskey tasting marketed exclusively toward the female drinker.
Women are often apprehensive about trying Whiskey.
About a dozen guests gathered around three tables pushed together—all woman and all ready to expand their appreciation of fine spirits. With more than 180 Whiskeys to choose from, Double Helix took great care in putting together five tastings for the evening. The goal was to offer Whiskeys from different regions with not only their own distinct characteristics but also a common approachable taste. "You can pick out subtle hints of oranges, vanilla, and caramel," said General Manager Michael Pierotti. "Whiskey is fun."
The trouble is getting the message out. Women are often apprehensive about trying Whiskey, which doesn't have the image of being fun and social like a colorful cocktail or a glass of wine. "It's easy to say 'I like red, I like white,' but Whiskey tends to be very similar in color and very similar in style," said Pierotti. "Unless you have a good bartender like Kyle."
He's talking about Kyle Mahan, who led the tasting at Double Helix. Dressed in a Scottish kilt and a T-shirt that read "Whiskey is my Spirit Animal," Mahan spoke with knowledge and passion in telling the story behind each sample. He also went into detail about the production methods, discussed tasting notes, and answered questions. "I was told it was more of a wine group that was looking to try a few Whiskeys," he said. "So we featured some mellow ones, rather than bringing out the really heavy 130-proof stuff."
First on deck was SIA Scotch, chosen for not only its smooth accessible taste but also because it was developed by a woman—Carin Castillo. She used Kickstarter as an online crowdfunding tool to turn her own blended Scotch into a thriving brand. "I think it's got the best balance of any Whiskey on the shelf," said Mahan. "It's not too smoky. It's not too sweet. It falls right in the middle."
Next up was the limited edition Wheat Whiskey from the Las Vegas Distillery. "It's unique in two ways," said Mahan. "It's local and it's a wheat Whiskey. You don't see either one of those on the shelf too often. We love supporting local when we can, but only if it's a good Whiskey."
To mix things up even further, Mahan poured everyone a taste of Brenne, a single malt Whiskey from France. It was actually developed by Allison Patel—a former ballerina from the United States who became such a fan of Whiskey, she went to Scotland to learn the distillation process. She then took her talents to France and had her own creation aged in Cognac barrels.
"Whiskey has been a male-dominated thing for hundreds of years—not only the people making it, but the people drinking it," said Mahan. "It's very cool to now see women distilling it, which is dirty work. It's not glamorous at all. It's like working on a farm. To see a lot of women getting into the industry shows it's not a gender-exclusive thing."
People are interested in Whiskey right now. It's on fire.
As the night began to wind down, Double Helix brought out a bottle of Basil Hayden's light-bodied Bourbon. "Basil Hayden's is our best-selling Bourbon for good reason," said Mahan. "It's a nice legit Kentucky Bourbon."
Up until this point, the tastings were served in wine glasses. According to the general manager, it wasn't a way to present Whiskey in a familiar vehicle, but to enhance the aromatic qualities of the spirit. "I wanted people to not be intimidated," said Pierotti. "I wanted them to pick up the wine glass and experience the subtleties and differences."
Finally, the tasting wrapped up with a taste of Bruichladdich—served in a shot glass. "It's an Islay Scotch Whisky, which is extremely smoky," said Mahan. "Even though it was the most intense one in front of us, it's among the most delicate Islay Whiskies."
The tastings were paired with food prepared from scratch by Chef Doug Vega. "We had the margarita flatbread with roasted garlic that went well with smoky Scotch," said Mahan. "And we had brioche beignets that paired perfectly with the French single malt Brenne." Other highlights included seared yellowfin tuna with jalapeño on toasted lavash and crispy olives stuffed with chorizo and goat cheese.
Ultimately, the Whiskey selection was based more on experience level than gender. If it was a group of men who were mostly unfamiliar with the spirit, Mahan said he would have picked the same tasting selections. The evening proved to be a big success and Mahan believes he helped the guests develop a legitimate appreciation for Whiskey. "I was impressed by their level of knowledge right out of the gate," he said. "There weren't any silly questions."
Long after the last serving was poured, the guests continued to mingle around the tables—far more talkative than when the event first got underway. The lively scene was also a far cry from the stereotypical image of rugged reserved gentlemen sipping on Whiskey in a dark cigar room.
As general manager, Michael Pierotti will continue to work with Kyle Mahan and other members of the Double Helix team to educate their customers and develop new ways to introduce unique spirits—regardless of gender. The strategy includes an adventurous happy hour that runs daily from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. as well as a "Whiskey of the Month" that highlights an exceptional choice for just $6 per serving. There will be more tasting events to come and the bar has also developed new Whiskey and Bourbon cocktails.
"People are interested in Whiskey right now. It's on fire," said Pierotti. "But it's not just for the man's man who has a mustache and eats steak. Anyone can drink it."
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Our MINI MOVERS class is an exciting start into the world of dance for both girls and boys aged 3- 5 years. This class appeals to children who love to dance, move, sing, role-play and be imaginative. We aim to inspire the children to be themselves and express their feelings through movement and dance. As their first step into the dance world, we will ensure that they have the most enjoyable experience! The children will learn basic skills and knowledge such as strength, balance, movement memory, parts of the body, colours, counting and social interaction through creative games and routines.
The sessions are fun and educational with a goal that the children leave the class feeling motivated and with a sense of achievement. We like to think that the children find it rewarding but parents and carers alike as they see their children progress from week to week.
Our MIDI MOVERS class offers a variety of dance styles to those who are passionate about dance and those who are interested in trying new things. Rarely do you find a dance class that offers the chance to experience a range of styles within one class. We have found that this is not only beneficial to the children but also to the parents financially. This class covers styles such as, Street Dance, Contemporary, Rock & Roll and Musical Theatre. This class will help to lead to a much clearer understanding of what style of dance suits each child and where their passion lies. By attending this class, children will improve their confidence, fitness, strength, balance, flexibility and movement memory.
We strive to bring the best out in each child by encouraging them to be themselves and provide them with the tools to be able to choreograph within group and independently. This class is perfect for children who are unsure of what they like and for those who absorb dance. We cater for all!
'STREET DANCE' is a broad term for the dance style that we offer in this class. It encompasses many other styles such as Hip Hop, Commercial, Tutting, Waacking and Voguing. We also experiment with cultural influences. This class is an extremely popular choice and we feel a lot can be gained from it too. It is a great way to improve fitness, strength, flexibility, co – ordination, confidence, performance, brain power and much more. Whether a beginner or someone with dance background, STREET DANCE will benefit everyone.
We push our dancers to be the best they can be by building them up to become leaders within the class and to be able to choreograph and work in various groups and independently. In some cases, dancers who have the potential and wish to pursue a career in dance are invited to join our TEEN CREW where they have more intense training and perform regularly at local events and displays.
CONTEMPORARY is an expressive dance style that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet. Our CONTEMPORARY classes focus on versatility, building strength, improving technique and connecting the body and mind through movement. It enables dancers to perform freely without structured movements, to relish the challenges within this style of dance and to gain a passion and sense of well-being.
Regularly training in this style will help to progress in other dance styles too and by adding in cultural and personal influences to our choreography, make our classes unique.
ADULT BEGINNERS is perfect for those who are keen but have never danced before or to those who have had minimal dance training. At Dance Fusion, we will take you through the basics at your own pace. This class is a great way to burn calories and a fun way to learn in an environment where others are also beginners!. Dance has also proven to reduce stress, improve motor function, cognitive function, mental symptoms, and overall quality of life. Street Dance allows you to improve and challenge yourself in many ways. Whether the focus is on strength and fitness or technique and skill, dance will guarantee to stimulate the mind.
What will you get out of the class?
- Improvement in posture, co-ordination and movement memory.
- Gain confidence.
- Develop greater balance, flexibility and strength.
- Learn skills and techniques of Street dance and extended routines.
- Allow you to be sociable and meet new people.
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An image of The Morrigan.PRAYER TO THE MORRIGAN FOR A DECEASED LOVED ONEThe Morrigan, mighty and strong, take up my loved one on your wings. Take them up to the Summerland and to Heaven safely and soundly. May they climb onto your house as your ride them away into the Light. Take their Soul upon your wings.Blessed Be Thee, Morrigan. Safely return them back to life if it is to be. Goddess of Death and Birth, let my loved one know we will meet again. Take my messages to them. Merry we meet and merry we part. Amen.


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27. May 2014
Social Entrepreneurship & Innovation – Two Oars of European Youth Lifeboat
José Manuel Durão Barroso, President of the European Commission, in one occasion said that the biggest asset of the Europe is that is a continent of creative social entrepreneurs who have designed systems to enhance education, health, social inclusion and the well-being of citizens. However, this risk taking, unreasonable, confident, value oriented entrepreneurs with a vision that cannot be understood by all is what might make today`s most economically threatened group in Europe, youth. In the spring of 2014 at the Connecting Entrepreneurship Stakeholders with Young Leaders Forum it was agreed that the specifics of the Millenials very much apply for European youth as well: sense of immediacy, technological know-how, performing tasks collaboratively, sharing information openly, solving problems through communal wisdom and mass participation. Therefore, we should look for opportunities that will meet their preferences and provide job opportunities.
22. May 2014
The future of our youngest generations?
One of the five headline targets of the Europe 2020 headline indicators is to reduce poverty by lifting at least 20 million people out of the risk of poverty or social exclusion by 2020. According to EUROSTAT, in 2012, 124.5 million people, or 24.8 % of the population, in the EU-28 were at risk of poverty or social exclusion (AROPE), compared with 24.3 % in 2011. It could be argued that this is not a significant increase given the drastic cutbacks. However, the AROPE figure for the EU-28 average, calculated as a weighted average of national results, masks substantial variation between Member States. At one extreme, the Member States with the highest AROPE rates were Bulgaria (49.3 %), Romania (41.7%), Latvia (36.6%), Greece (34.6%), Lithuania (32.5 %), Hungary and Croatia (both around 32.0 %). At the other extreme, the lowest rate was scored in the Netherlands (15.0 %), Czech Republic (15.4%) and Finland (17.2 %).
21. May 2014
Austria and the European elections: Why so many young voters are so keen on the FPÖ
Party, politics and protest: the FPÖ represents such a perfect combination of these elements that for young Austrians the populist right-wingers are the first choice. The fact that the country is currently celebrating Conchita Wurst does not amount to evidence of any increase in tolerance levels.
21. May 2014
Balkan's Nature and Society (the flood issue)
Over the last few days, the Balkan region is facing one of its greatest natural catastrophes, the floods. In times like this, people seem to forget the things that they thought were important – especially the political beliefs and the national affiliation that "made them different from one another". They wake up their humanity. Is this a lesson for a new page of history in the region?
20. May 2014
Trust, Jobs and an Inclusive society. Reflections from OECD Forum in Paris.
It was 8:30 in the morning when I had a coffee with Vice-president of Turkish confederation of Employers associations – Erol Kiresepion, who is a usual suspect for the annual OECD Forum. He shared his worries about the youth unemployment in Turkey, which is still around 16% this year and not getting any better. In his opinion dramatic changes should be implemented in order to give the possibility for young people to work and gain experience. Special programs are already implemented for those who are starting their first real job experience, but even with the support of the state entrepreneurs more likely to employ those with experience.


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STEM students we're successful in placing in the Junior Academy of
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UIL Orchestra Fares Well at Region 12
Students competed in the Region 12 Orchestra Solo/Ensemble Contest this weekend.
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Varsity Boys Cross Country Takes Fifth
The boys varsity cross country team took a 5th place
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Lady Vols Beat Matadors
The Volleyball teams swept Seguin last night. All four teams defeated
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The U.S. Tax System
If you are a J1 exchange visitor, you might be confused about how the US tax system works. Relax, so is everyone else! We have a tax system that virtually no one understands completely. It is vast, deep and murky. In the next few paragraphs I hope to provide some clarity in the small area that applies to you, at least at the shallow end. (By the way, welcome to America!)
First, if you are an individual who is not a US citizen, there is a special set of rules in the United States Internal Revenue Code (IRC) for you. You are defined as an "alien" in the Code (IRC Sec. 7701(b)). Perhaps because this term conjures up negative images (e.g. Men in Black), practitioners tend to use the softer term "foreign national" (or the less precise term "immigrant") to describe you. Here I will stick with the technical term "alien" in order to demonstrate the legal differences between a resident and nonresident alien. After all, the rules apply to everyone who is not from here, even if you're a slimy bug from Centauri B.
Resident Aliens
There are two kinds of aliens (for tax purposes that is): resident aliens and nonresident aliens. If you are classified as a resident alien, the tax rules that apply to you are substantially the same as for US citizens for each full year of residency. As a resident you are required to report your worldwide income on your US tax return, and, under certain circumstances report your foreign bank and investment accounts. You would file either Form 1040, Form 1040-A or Form 1040-EZ, and can claim all of the deductions and credits available for US citizens. Most treaty exemptions that apply to nonresidents are not available on the resident return (see below for more on that).
You might be both a resident alien and a nonresident alien during the same calendar year. This could happen the year you first arrive and the year you permanently depart. When you are a resident alien and a nonresident alien during the same calendar year, you are called a "dual status alien" (a topic for another day).
Resident aliens are defined in the IRC as anyone who:
- is a lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or
- meets the substantial presence test, or
- qualifies for the "first year election" (under IRC Sec. 7701(b)(4)) and makes the election to be treated as a resident in their first year present.
Substantial Presence Test. If you are subject to this test (see below under Exempt Individuals) you are a resident during the current calendar year if 1) you have been present in the United States for at least 31 days during the current year, and 2) the sum of the following equals 183 days or more:
- 1/6 of the number of days you were in the U.S. during the calendar year two years prior to the current year, plus
- 1/3 of the number of days you were in the U. S. during the calendar year immediately preceding the current year, plus
- the number of days you were in the U.S. during the current year.
For example, let's say Jeff, an L1 visa holder, was not in the US during 2016, but spent 120 days in the US during 2017, and 140 days in the US during 2018. Jeff is a nonresident for US tax purposes in 2018 because (0 x 1/6) + (120 x 1/3) + 140 = 180 days, short of the magic number by three days.
Now let's say Jeff was in the US for 150 days during 2017 rather than 120 days. The same calculation gives us 190 days, which exceeds 183 days. Jeff now passes the substantial presence test for 2018, and is treated as a resident for tax purposes from his first day present.
First-Year Election. In spite of not passing the substantial presence test, it's possible to elect be classified as a resident anyway. If someone is present in the United States for 31 consecutive days, and for 75 percent of the time between the beginning of this 31 day period and the end of the year, they qualify. They also must actually meet the substantial presence test the following year.
For example, let's say Alice, an H1b visa holder, arrives in the United States on October 1, and remains here through November 1. Alice remains in the United States at all times after November 1 through December 31, except for two weeks in December, when she returns to her home country for a visit. If Alice wishes to elect to be treated as a resident for the period October 1 through December 31, she can do so. She meets the tests for the first year election because 1) she was present in the United States for 31 consecutive days beginning on October 1, and 2) she was present in the United States for more than 75% of the days from October 1 through December 31 (total days between October 1 and December 31 = 91; Days present (91- 14) = 77; 77/91 = 84%).
This election allows Alice to be treated as a resident only for the part of the year from October 1 through December 31, making her a dual status alien for the year of arrival. However, if Alice is married, whether her spouse is a resident or nonresident, she and her spouse would then qualify for an election to file a joint resident return (IRC Section 6013(g) or (h)). This would allow Alice and her spouse to claim all of the deductions and credits allowable on a joint return, but they would also be required to report their worldwide income for the entire calendar year. Double taxation on foreign source income could be reduced or eliminated with the foreign earned income exclusion and/or the foreign tax credit (stuff way beyond the scope of this blog).
Before you get all excited about the many of tax planning opportunities these rules present, most J1 visa holders are nonresidents, even if they stay for an entire year. (What?) That's because they are exempt from the substantial presence test, as we explain below.
Who Is a Nonresident Alien?
A nonresident alien is anyone who is not a citizen and does not meet any of the tests to be a resident alien. Some aliens, called "exempt individuals," can be physically present in the United States but deemed not to be present for purposes of the substantial presence test. This applies to certain visa holders, at least for a limited number of years, making these individuals nonresident aliens.
Exempt Individuals. If you are an exempt individual, you are exempt from the substantial presence test, which means you can't possibly pass it. This does not mean you are exempt from tax in the US (although you might be if a treaty exemption applies). Exempt individuals include:
- diplomats and employees of international organizations, and family members (usually A or G visa holders),
- J and Q non-student visa holders, and family members (called "teachers and trainees" but includes all non-student Js and Qs),
- F, J, M and Q student visa holders, and their family members, and
- professional athletes who are in the U.S. to compete in certain charitable events.
These folks are all exempt from the test and are automatically classified as nonresidents. They also do not meet the conditions for making the first year election, mentioned above, because the election requires at least 31 days of presence under the substantial presence test.
However, there is a limit on the number of years some of these people are considered exempt individuals. For J visa holders, the limitation is determined by whether they entered with a student or non-student visa.
Students: For any calendar year after the fifth calendar year for which a student was an exempt individual as a student, teacher or trainee (F or J), the students will no longer be exempt from the substantial presence test. This is a lifetime test, so any visit during the students entire life is considered for the five calendar years of exemption.
For example, if Francoise came to the US as a young child with her parents when they attended graduate school, and was an F-2 visa holder for three years, then returned for three years of graduate school herself as a J1 visa holder, she is a nonresident alien for the first two calendar years of graduate school, but that's when her period of exemption runs out. She is subject to the substantial presence test during her third year of graduate school, and will be classified as a resident alien if she remains in the US for at least 183 days that year.
Teachers/Trainees: If a J1 teacher or trainee was in the US as an exempt individual for at least two years during the six years immediately preceding the current year, that person is not an exempt individual in the current year.
For example, Boris came to the US as a short-term J1 visitor during 2012 and 2014. If Boris returns for another short-term J1 visit in 2018, Boris is not an exempt individual in 2018 and is subject to the substantial presence test. Whether Boris is treated as a resident or nonresident for 2018 depends on whether he passes the test.
Tax Regimes for Nonresident Aliens
Unlike resident aliens, nonresident aliens report only income received from sources within the United States. There are actually two tax regimes for nonresidents. They can have 1) income that is effectively connected with a US trade or business, and 2) income that is not effectively connected. Income that is effectively connected is taxed at graduated rates, the same as income received by citizens and resident aliens (IRC Sec. 871(b)). Income that is not effectively connected with a US trade or business is generally taxed at a flat rate of 30% on the gross amount (IRC Sec. 871(a)).
Income that is effectively connected includes business income and personal service income. So if you earn a wage while working in the United States, you are taxed under the graduated rate structure (just like if you were a resident alien).
No More Personal Exemptions. For all individual tax returns (not just for nonresidents) the personal exemption has been repealed beginning in 2018 (at least until 2026). The personal exemption was an automatic deduction of $4,050 for 2017. The offsets for residents includes a dramatic increase in the standard deduction, a doubling of the child tax credit, and a new family credit of $500 for dependents who do not qualify for the child tax credit. Unfortunately, nonresidents do not benefit from these offsets. The only offset available to nonresidents is the lowering of the 15%, 25% and 28% tax brackets to 12%, 22% and 24%. Use our J1 Tax Refund Calculator to see if you will still get a refund.
Non-effectively connected income includes investment income, such as interest, dividends and capital gains. However, capital gains on anything other than the sale of real property are exempt for nonresident aliens who do not spend 183 days or more in the United States during the year. Of course, if they spent 183 days or more in the United States, they would not be nonresidents, except for (you guessed it) exempt individuals.
The best free source of information that you will find on all the tax rules that apply to nonresident aliens is IRS Publication 519, available at www.irs.gov.
Special Tax Exemptions for J-1 Exchange Visitors
You might be able to escape paying tax to the US government on wages earned in the United States. There are both statutory and treaty provisions to achieve this.
Special Social Security Tax Exemption. The employee portion of Social Security and Medicare tax is 7.65% of the employee's wage. Employers pay an equal share. These contributions are for retirement benefits. Most nonresident aliens are subject to Social Security and Medicare tax on their wages, just like residents are, even though they might not spend enough time working in the U.S. to be able to claim the benefits. However, there is a special exemption in the IRC for F-1, J-1, M-1 and Q-1 visa holders who are not residents. Many small business employers (and even large business employers) are not aware of this exemption, so be sure you don't pay this tax if you qualify for the exemption. Tell your employer you are exempt from Social Security and Medicare tax under Section 3121(b)(19) of the Code. If they don't give you a refund, at least they will be impressed with your tax acumen. If your employer does not believe you, or is simply too lazy to file the paperwork, the IRS offers an alternative option to get a refund. Read about it at this page on IRS.gov.
Payments by a Foreign Employer. Generally, wages earned in the United States by a nonresident alien are subject to U.S. taxation, even if the wages are paid by a foreign employer. However, if you are a nonresident F, J or Q visa holder receiving compensation from a foreign employer, your income is exempt from U.S. tax under Section 872(b)(3) of the Code. Once you become a resident, this exemption goes away.
Treaty Exemptions. The United States has tax treaties with over 65 countries, and many treaties have benefits specifically for J-1 visa holders who were residents of those countries immediately before coming to the U.S. All of these benefits are for a specified period of time. An example is the treaty with Belgium, which has some juicy benefits in Article 19. A student or business apprentice from Belgium is exempt from tax on up to $9,000 per year of U.S. wages received while studying or training. A teacher or researcher is exempt from tax on all of their compensation paid by a U.S. educational or research institution. These exemptions last for two years from the time the individual first arrives in the United States.
Each treaty provides different benefits for teachers, trainees and students, or none at all. To determine if the treaty between the United States and your home country offers such benefits, go to United States Income Tax Treaties – A to Z on the IRS website. Tax treaties are pretty tricky, and you should seek professional help (like ours) to make sure you apply the treaty correctly. For example, while most treaty provisions are available only while you are a nonresident, some treaty provisions can be claimed even after you become a tax resident. This depends upon the treaty. Additionally, while most states honor treaty exemptions, some do not. That means you may not be subject to federal tax on your US wages, but will be subject to tax at the state level.
Looking for More?
Did you find this stuff so fascinating that you would like to read more? I see, that's a no then? Well, I'll just put some links here anyway in case you change your mind. Our Foreign National Tax Guide, on our companion site at www.Form1040nr.com, gives you a pretty comprehensive overview of the US tax regime for aliens. Also, if you are confused about your residency status in the US, Your Tax Residency is an interactive questionnaire that figures it out for you.


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Washington DC (PRWEB) May 31, 2013
The Syrian Expatriates Organization was deeply saddened to receive news of the death of 14 year old Syrian citizen journalist, Omar Qatifaan. He was shot while documenting events in Deraa, Syria on May 21 2013.
Known as the "Spirit of Syria", Qatifaan worked with the Deraa Media Union, a group that documents atrocities surrounding the Southern Syrian city of Deraa. According to colleagues, he was known as one of the bravest, frequently refusing to abandon filming despite being surrounded by danger. Citizen journalists play an integral role in documenting events in Syria. As free press is not allowed in Syria, citizen journalists have assumed a key role in the collection and dissemination of news.
SEE: 14 Year-Old Citizen Journalist Killed Covering Clashes in Syria, Global Voices, 23 May, 2013; http://advocacy.globalvoicesonline.org/2013/05/23/14-year-old-citizen-journalist-killed-covering-clashes-in-syria/
"Omar is one of many examples of the bravery of our Syrian youth, forced to abandon their childhoods and risk their lives for freedom and survival," said SEO Chairman, Dr. Mazen Hasan. "Unfortunately, Syria's best and brightest are being ripped away from us. Their potential as future builders of society is limitless, and we will forever mourn the deaths of our young generation of Syrians. Omar will be remembered for his courage, and a symbol of the tenacity and resilience of our youth. His contributions to the revolution will not be forgotten. We extend our deepest condolences to Omar's family, and all Syrian families who have lost their loved ones to violence."


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Happy Festivus!
Frank Costanza: Many Christmases ago, I went to buy a doll for my son. I reach for the last one they had – but so did another man. As I rained blows opon him, I realized there had to be another way!
Kramer: What happened to the doll?
Frank Costanza: It was destroyed. But out of that, a new holiday was born. "A Festivus for the rest of us!"
Kramer: That musta been some kind of doll.
Frank Costanza: She was.
I hope everyone has a nice gathering of friends and/or family today. The Airing of Grievances and Feats of Strength always make for good wholesome fun. I know I will be celebrating this joyous holiday.
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Ravensong by T. J. Klune
Series: Green Creek #2
Published: July 31, 2018
Rating:★★★★★ (5 Stars)
Gordo Livingstone never forgot the lessons carved into his skin. Hardened by the betrayal of a pack who left him behind, he sought solace in the garage in his tiny mountain town, vowing never again to involve himself in the affairs of wolves.
It should have been enough.
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Ravensong continues on what has become one of my favorite paranormal romance series – I mean, GAY WEREWOLVES (and witches). As much as the story is amazing though, the writing is again what truly brings it to life and makes this book five stars. I absolutely can't wait for Kelly and Robbie's book next year. So many questions are left unanswered at the end of this book!


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This little tool helps answer the question, "Should I use black or white text on a colorful background?" I wanted to write a post on how to build a multi-page Gatbsy site from a JSON file, so this is the mini project I came up with for it. I hope to expand this project to handle some custom color combinations eventually.
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Coonagh United reached the last 32 of the FAI Junior Cup in dramatic fashion following a penalty shoot-out victory over Finglas on Sunday afternoon as the game finished 4-4 AET. Substitute goalkeeper Kieran Simmonds proved the hero with three penalty saves in the shoot-out.
The Dublin outfit started the game at a fast pace and a quick counter-attack almost yielded the opening goal as Thomas Quinn played Ross Buckley in but the striker's looping effort hit the crossbar and went behind for a goal-kick.
Moments later, Buckley beat Sean O'Dwyer to the ball before turning and shooting just wide of Ryan Doonan's post. It was a sloppy beginning for the home side as Zack Hyland's pass was intercepted by Dean Ivory but the winger's effort travelled safely over the crossbar.
Against the run of play, the home side took the lead when Joey Sheehan was fouled inside the area by Karl Murry and top scorer Ger Myles dispatched the spot-kick beyond Christopher Buckley.
In the second half, Myles wasted a great opportunity to double the home side's lead as a searching ball from Seamus Maloney found the striker in space but he blasted high and wide. Shortly afterwards, Myles made up for the squandered chance when he did get his second goal with a looping shot over the helpless Buckley.
At this juncture and with ten minutes remaining, it looked as though John Spillane's men were heading for a routine passage to the last 32. However, Finglas were awarded a penalty when Luke Doherty fouled Luke Massey and Daragh Brennan converted.
Amazingly, the away side equalised when Doonan parried a shot from Brennan and Quinn was on hand to tap home and send the game to extra-time. At the beginning of extra-time, Finglas left-back Jordan Kavanagh was given his marching orders for a foul on Billy Connors and a second yellow card.
Despite being reduced to ten men, another strong run from Massey on the by-line resulted in a foul borne from panic by substitute Ian Considine and John McNamara wasted no time in awarding the third penalty of the game. Brennan duly converted once more to give Finglas the lead for the first time.
Considine attoned for his error when he was on the end of an Andrew Leydon cross which wasn't dealt with sufficiently by Buckley. In the second period of extra-time, it looked as though Coonagh had avoided a penalty shoot-out when substitute Eddie Radcliffe headed home from a Ger Myles cross from the right.
John Spillane's team were intent on making it as difficult as possible as Myles surrendered possession in the middle of the park and Doonan was forced to take down a Finglas player in the box and unbelievably Brennan was afforded the opportunity to score a hattrick of penalties which he didn't pass up as he buried past the substitute goalkeeper Kieran Simmonds, who was brought on for the possible penalty shoot-out.
In a dramatic penalty shoot-out, it went all the way to sudden death and at one point it looked as though players would be asked to take a second penalty. However, Simmonds re-paid the decision to introduce him for the spot-kicks as he made three saves and the Coonagh side celebrated joyously at the final whistle. Christopher Buckley also made two superb saves for Finglas but the Limerick side were 6-5 victors.
Coonagh United: Ryan Doonan (Kieran Simmonds, Seamus Maloney (Luke Doherty), Sean O'Dwyer, Joey Sheehan, Zack Hyland (Ian Considine), Andrew Leydon, Will Brick, Gordon McKevitt (Billy Connors), Eoghan O'Neill, Liam Morris (Eddie Radcliffe), Ger Myles
Finglas: Christopher Buckley, Jordan Kavanagh, Karl Murry, Liam Tieran, Troy Owens, Sean Murry, Cian Malone, Thomas Quinn, Ross Buckley, Darragh Brennan, Dean Ivory
Substitutes used: Craig Forster, Luke Massey, Dale Parkes, Jordan Wright, Thomas Keogh
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| 17.8°C Dublin
Greenhouse gases from energy, transport, agriculture and buildings continue to fall - but not at a fast enough rate to meet EU targets to decarbonise the economy.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says that some 58.2 million tonnes were released in 2014, down 0.7pc, and while the overall reduction is welcome, the picture in individual sectors is mixed.
The sharpest drop is in residential emissions, down 10.4pc, largely due to a milder winter which resulted in less fuel being used. Emissions also dropped in energy (down 1.9pc) and agriculture (1.1pc). However, they increased in industry (up 2.8pc) - and by 31.4pc in the cement industry - and by 2.5pc in transport.
EPA director general Laura Burke said that while Ireland would meet its 2014 emissions targets, based on current trends the targets for 2018, 2019 and 2020 remained at risk.
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Q: Did Christine Blasey Ford recant her accusations of sexual assault against Brett Kavanaugh?
A: No. Comments by President Trump may have left that impression. But he was referring to a little-known case that had nothing to do with Ford.
In announcing she would vote to confirm Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, Sen. Susan Collins said Judges Kavanaugh and Merrick Garland "voted the same way in 93 percent of cases they heard together" on the federal appeals court in the District of Columbia. This is evidence, she said, that Kavanaugh is "more of a centrist" than his critics say.


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UPDATE: Both Obama daughters in BVI
Days after leaving the Oval Office, Mr and Mrs Obama chose the BVI to get some well-deserved rest and relaxation. They had arrived in the territory, without their two daughters Sasha and Malia, on January 23, 2017 and departed the BVI on February 2, 2017, a story first and accurately reported by this news site.
Our newsroom was again first to report that the former US First Lady Mrs Obama returned to the BVI on March 25, 2017.
At the time we were unable to ascertain if both of her daughters had travelled here also; however, our well-placed sources have confirmed that both daughters are staying with their mother at Richard C.N. Branson's Moskito Island, located north of Virgin Gorda.
See previous article published March 27, 2017.
Ex US First Lady Mrs Obama back in the BVI
- Mrs Obama is staying @ Branson's private Moskito Island without the former President but with one of her 2 daughters
After leaving the British Virgin Islands (BVI) on February 2, 2017 after they first arrived on January 23, 2017 the former First Lady of the United States of America, Michelle L. Obama, has returned to the territory.
This time she left former President Barack H. Obama (D) back in Washington D.C. Mrs Obama is reportedly traveling with one of her two daughters; however, it is not clear whether it is Malia or Sasha Obama.
Mrs Obama is staying again at Belonger British Billionaire Richard C. N. Branson's private Moskito Island, north of Virgin Gorda.
In January, when the first couple were here, they never visited the main island of Tortola, but instead had lunch on Anegeda, and Mr Obama went kitesurfing with his pal Mr Branson.
The former First Lady and daughter's itinerary while back in the BVI is unknown at this time.
They arrived in the BVI on Mr Branson's private jet on March 25, 2017.
Our newsroom will stay on top of this story as the regional and international press and tabloids have begun making inquiries of our newsroom on the visit.
99 Responses to "UPDATE: Both Obama daughters in BVI"
ABC (27/03/2017, 15:34) Like (31) Dislike (3) ReplyNice
Hmm (28/03/2017, 04:20) Like (24) Dislike (96) ReplyHanging out with her rich white friends - sounds very BVI
Hmm (28/03/2017, 09:16) Like (66) Dislike (27) ReplyIgnorant racist idiot - they should remove your comments and your person from this island. Go and insult somewhere else!
@hmm (30/03/2017, 07:55) Like (8) Dislike (23) ReplyYou are right - but the BVI doesn't understand there is a difference between a failed black politician who did nothing positive for his country coming to the BVI to hang out with his wealthy white friends, and a local politician meeting with potential foreign investors (of every colour) and trying to improve investment into the BVI. You would have thought that the first would be condemned and the second applauded - but for some reason we do the opposite in the BVI. Are we the only place that understands that Obama's only achievement in 8 years was to get his golf handicap down?
Really??!! (30/03/2017, 10:35) Like (2) Dislike (6) ReplyTrump, don't you have better things to do? Go and continue running America into the ground please!! I see Twitter ain't enough for you!! Lol
On another note though. What does it matter if they visit the island or not? If they come with evil intentions I can see everybody getting uptight. But as far as I can tell they come, spend a little time and then leave. Get over it.
SMH (31/03/2017, 06:23) Like (0) Dislike (0) ReplyHaters will always be Haters.....
Reggie (28/03/2017, 12:33) Like (4) Dislike (20) ReplyWe would like to invite Mrs. Obama and her daughter to visit Anguilla, BWI, on April 1st, to attend and Book reading fundraiser by The writer Dan Brown, at the DaVita Restaurant. They will be the guest of the Anguilla Literary Foundation.
great news (27/03/2017, 15:34) Like (75) Dislike (4) ReplyWelcome Back.
HOUSE (27/03/2017, 15:45) Like (52) Dislike (6) ReplyMaybe this time is to invest in property in the British Virgin Islands.
Most likely (28/03/2017, 09:02) Like (12) Dislike (2) ReplyI feel that is why she is here. To buy one of his villas that's for sale
yardie (27/03/2017, 15:48) Like (53) Dislike (0) ReplyIts a good look BVI!
I'm loving it (27/03/2017, 15:56) Like (110) Dislike (0) ReplyIf I was her I'd come back too. I mean, what's not to love about these islands. Just can't stay away. When it's nice, you come back twice, or more. Like. Enjoy yr stay and share.
Cary (28/03/2017, 16:12) Like (20) Dislike (0) ReplySo agree with you. And Lady Michelle just had to share the experience with her girls. I would to. I guarantee that they will all be back together.
tola lame tho (27/03/2017, 16:00) Like (74) Dislike (28) ReplyI'd leave the U.S too if Trump was prez
Wendy (27/03/2017, 16:03) Like (48) Dislike (8) ReplyWelcome back Mrs Obama! Enjoy your stay. Hope you are property hunting in these beautiful Virgin Islands.
Just saying... (27/03/2017, 16:06) Like (20) Dislike (39) ReplyGive them belongers
Oh yea! (27/03/2017, 19:01) Like (52) Dislike (13) ReplyAm here over 5 years, will working hard to ensure the BVI move forward in development
Will you recommend Belongers for me too???
Citizen (28/03/2017, 07:15) Like (14) Dislike (53) ReplyDon't compare yourself to the Obamas my friend. Not saying you don't deserve it, but there is no comprison here.
chad (29/03/2017, 21:51) Like (11) Dislike (4) ReplyIt's like many people worship this man and his family. I am black..so you can't say that I am prejudice. He has turn many so-called black Christians into "compromisers" of the gospel of Christ. I follow Jesus standards not Obama and his family. Let them apply for status and wait their turn like everyone else has to.
answer (28/03/2017, 09:15) Like (13) Dislike (51) ReplyNo! Nothing very special about you except you consider yourself entitled to our very soul. You are being paid an agreed salary and that is the deal. Go feed your charges u left in your country and give thanks for the BVI.
No (29/03/2017, 06:56) Like (8) Dislike (16) ReplySave your money and return home.
VG (27/03/2017, 16:12) Like (41) Dislike (16) ReplyThis certainly speaks volumes for the BVI. To have them return so quickly tells how much they enjoyed this little slice of paradise. Welcome back Obamas, and especially to Virgin Gorda known to many as the Capital of the BVI.
STOPIT! (27/03/2017, 18:20) Like (24) Dislike (15) ReplyVirgin Gorda is no capital of the Virgin Islands, yo ole dunsey-headed self. Which school you went to, must be Mander School. Write with sense so that the Former First Lady sees that you have more general knowledge than a Class-Fiver.
two cents (27/03/2017, 22:20) Like (22) Dislike (14) Reply@STOPIT, VG mean that Virgin Gorda is more popular than Tortola when it comes to Tourism, that's all.
Fyah Rasta (28/03/2017, 00:44) Like (19) Dislike (11) ReplyVG was the Capital. Watch your mouth. Wa you think we can't and shouldn't be? We bringing all the most Mula to these islands as you can see. With Your Willie pellie sounding self. Acting like VG ain't nothing. Try hold a stick of fire you hear!
OK Then (28/03/2017, 05:03) Like (9) Dislike (5) ReplyThat where they go when they come here. The rest of the BVI need to be developed with care just as Virgin Gorda and they will come to Tortola also.
tash (29/03/2017, 07:08) Like (2) Dislike (1) ReplyThey first need to replace moo moo with engineers.
Concerned (28/03/2017, 10:22) Like (7) Dislike (4) Reply@STOPIT!... did you know where the FIRST CAPITAL of the BVI was located??????????????
Grammarian (28/03/2017, 15:22) Like (3) Dislike (0) ReplyNot what was. What is. On simple matters, people cant write with certainty. Someone said VG is capital, then others saying it used to be. Sounding like some caugt the Trumpitis, "I didnt mean capital. I meant used to be."
dog (29/03/2017, 17:12) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply@stop it....you need to go and read your history before talking what you don't know. Spanish town virgin gorda was the original capital of the BVI.
dog (29/03/2017, 21:32) Like (0) Dislike (1) ReplyAgain, this is not DOG. Please find your own name!! you are confusing people and I want my comments to be MY comments!!
True (30/03/2017, 12:47) Like (0) Dislike (0) ReplyTrue, it does. Let all those who think the BVI is no place take that, put it in their pipe and smoke it!
tolian to the bone (27/03/2017, 16:13) Like (46) Dislike (13) ReplyThank you Mrs. Obama, for choosing our beautiful islands yet again for your rest and relaxation. We love you and President Obama and the rest of your family dearly. Lots of our travelled all the way to Washington DC braving the cold to see our first Black American President sworn in. Hope you and your daughter have a wonderful stay with us.
VG /Africa (27/03/2017, 16:54) Like (58) Dislike (3) ReplyWelcome back its a pleasure having you all,we invite you to partake in our rich culture
Who she fah? (27/03/2017, 17:00) Like (8) Dislike (16) ReplyIt is my understanding that some one of her ancestors left the BVI as a youngster.
Yes (27/03/2017, 17:21) Like (8) Dislike (5) ReplyShe will get some good fresh herbs over there
E1 (27/03/2017, 17:33) Like (29) Dislike (2) ReplyIf something is nice you got to do it twice.
Real Talk (27/03/2017, 17:58) Like (8) Dislike (34) ReplyShe came back because they ant meet nobody from Tortola. Bad mind people.
oh boy (27/03/2017, 18:03) Like (10) Dislike (1) ReplyJealously is a bad thing. May God bless you .
VG (27/03/2017, 22:48) Like (1) Dislike (1) ReplyThis is an impromptu vacation
Liddy (27/03/2017, 19:31) Like (8) Dislike (0) ReplyPeople often judge others based on their own feelings. Check yourself real talk!
Hi hello (27/03/2017, 18:41) Like (20) Dislike (20) ReplySo after you screwed us with in the financial industry you vacay here to make amends by boosting our tourism industry a little. Enjoy. But let's not forget
@Hi hello (29/03/2017, 22:10) Like (2) Dislike (4) ReplyTrue...and why didn't he come on vacation while he was in office? 'Integrity' at least some of us see through this hypocrisy.
weed man (27/03/2017, 19:18) Like (4) Dislike (6) ReplyThat homegrown was calling her
SashaMalia (27/03/2017, 19:24) Like (52) Dislike (11) ReplyDear Michelle: Welcome to you, my friend Michelle and daughter Sasha or Malia. We love you a lot, lot in the British Virgin Islands. Please be safe in the BVI. Don't go diving without Mr. Barack. When you get a chance, please visit our school on Tortola. You can go to one of the best beaches on Tortola when it is not so crowded with tourists at Cane Garden Bay. The British Virgin Islands is a nice place. The people are friendly; they pray a lot and the real Virgin Islanders are very warm and hospitable. They will make lime aid and any other fruit juice in season and offer you some, along with johnny cakes or pate or coconut tarts. I hope you will come to visit our school down the Bay.
P.S. Our teacher told us that your family may have roots in Tortola from up Round Hill. You can ask the Tour Guide to show you Round Hill. If Mr. Bronson let you come over, I am sure our Premier and the other Police them will take care of you and your daughter. See you soon. Your loving friends - Class Four Students at The Ivan Dawson Primary School. Bye.
Who she fah? (28/03/2017, 21:53) Like (3) Dislike (2) ReplyOh....Round Hill......yes,.....she's tall and favors Ms. Helena from Round Hill.....okay.
belonger (27/03/2017, 19:56) Like (7) Dislike (8) ReplyThe Obamas are now BVI Honorary Belongers. $5Million Home in Dubai and $2.5Million Home on Moskito. Thanks to the Honourable Premier of the Virgin Islands.
JVDtourist (28/03/2017, 08:04) Like (6) Dislike (7) ReplyWho git it, enjoy it. Well done Obamas. Welcome again.
dog (30/03/2017, 08:00) Like (0) Dislike (0) ReplyYou can't buy a house on Mosquito Island for $2.5m - more like $25m.
@dog (02/04/2017, 17:59) Like (0) Dislike (0) ReplyIn 2007 he purchased the island for £10 million
and he sells a house spot today for around $25 m. (We just giving our country away for pennies .) 125 acres of stunning paradise
If he sells 60 acres and place 3 homes on each acre. (60x3=180) (180x$25m=?)
The Obamas are probably here to see if they can find an island to buy and resell also.
by the way (27/03/2017, 20:14) Like (6) Dislike (4) ReplyThanks again Michelle! And Welcome Malia .
kk (27/03/2017, 22:44) Like (2) Dislike (1) Replyrandom surprise visits would be our best bet.
100 (27/03/2017, 20:18) Like (21) Dislike (0) ReplyV.I government pave the roads PLEASE..
weed (27/03/2017, 22:42) Like (4) Dislike (2) ReplyThe trip seems nicely timed to take our attention off how the governor bitch slash doc
ForReal (27/03/2017, 21:34) Like (20) Dislike (41) ReplyYou all can keep them down there for as long as you want, we have had enough obamas to last a lifetime
Hmmm (28/03/2017, 08:53) Like (8) Dislike (12) ReplyBlasted racist!
@ForReal (29/03/2017, 22:19) Like (5) Dislike (3) ReplyWho said all of us want him down here 'but for vacation'? I am a black BVIslander and I disagree with many of his policies. 'Don't try to push him off on me.'
Get Real (27/03/2017, 21:37) Like (19) Dislike (4) ReplyThey like Branson and Moskito island. They won't set foot on Tortola.
K (28/03/2017, 06:58) Like (20) Dislike (2) Reply@Get Real, I would not set foot on Tortola either. Look at everything that is going on.
dog (29/03/2017, 21:36) Like (1) Dislike (0) Replynot only with government which may remind Michelle of the Republicans, but with illegal land fill. Public impact for private gain-- and still no regulations, zoning or enforcing the laws.
@k (29/03/2017, 22:23) Like (1) Dislike (1) ReplyYet it's still much safer than 'I'm sure' where you're from.
Too blastaed Metae (27/03/2017, 22:05) Like (24) Dislike (2) ReplyThe People needs their privacy. Stop giving false news, you don't know which one of her daughters she is with. She neva tell yo she was coming so why advertise it . all yo got to stop. MYODB
say so (28/03/2017, 06:54) Like (6) Dislike (2) Reply@too blastaed..you yourself looking news so hush!
voter (27/03/2017, 22:47) Like (10) Dislike (6) ReplyWho is going to pay for the trip?
Charley Rose (27/03/2017, 23:09) Like (9) Dislike (6) ReplyI would like to take this opportunity to extend a warm welcome to Mrs Obama and her daughter to this beautiful island of Virgin Gorda and the BVI as a whole. I hope we all will allow them to enjoy their stay. We will do our best to ensure that they are safe. I hope they may enjoy their vacation and tell the world that the British Virgin Islands is the best place for vacation.
You don't say, Tourist (28/03/2017, 09:41) Like (13) Dislike (11) Reply@@Charley Rose, maybe a few years back Tortola was a nice place to visit, not anymore.Im keeping it real. Why would anyone want to visit a place where murders is walking around free as birds due to the fact that people know who commit the crimes and choose to keep there mouths shut. Two men were killed on the same day just a few weeks ago. Scotter riders riding around with no regards for public safety. Mrs. Obama have no reason to visit Tortola. If she want to shop she, is better off doing it on Virgin Gorda. Virgin Gorda they give you your privacy.
Twice (27/03/2017, 23:41) Like (11) Dislike (0) ReplyBVI so nice she had to do it twice....
usvi (28/03/2017, 02:00) Like (8) Dislike (2) ReplyWelcome Obamas!
Well... (28/03/2017, 06:46) Like (28) Dislike (1) ReplyCan we please let the Obama family vacation in private. The BVI was not known to be "star-struck" and that is why celebrities vacation here. This should not be publicized as they are not here on official travel. On that note I wish them fun, sun, relaxation and privacy.
Jeeze (28/03/2017, 06:54) Like (26) Dislike (1) ReplyPeople, you need to mind your business. If she wanted her visit to be made public she would have done so. Mrs. Obama don't need to visit the main Island with all the drama that is going on. Filthy, bad roads, sewer smell, scooter riders disrespect for the public, etc...
Goodness (28/03/2017, 07:03) Like (8) Dislike (0) ReplySome of you people is sooo embrassing.
Bruhh (28/03/2017, 08:23) Like (6) Dislike (12) Replyi would love to meet that daughter
Ya me born (28/03/2017, 09:24) Like (1) Dislike (11) ReplyWas told that Michelle Obama may be distantly related to the Smiths in the VI
SmithKline (28/03/2017, 19:53) Like (5) Dislike (2) ReplyThe Royal Smiths or the peonies lol?
@Ya Me Born (31/03/2017, 10:34) Like (2) Dislike (0) ReplyHow did you come to the conclusion that she may have relatives here??? Not saying it is impossible but some people just like to claim relatives.
Michelle Obama really carried out her duties as First Lady with such grace despite her detractors.
Woody (28/03/2017, 12:46) Like (3) Dislike (43) ReplyHey girls! Welcome Mrs. Obama and Sasha I hope is the eldest! Just remember if you looking for something unique I got it for you. ALL 8 inches just check for WOODY you powerful I will be located.
africa (28/03/2017, 13:06) Like (3) Dislike (4) ReplyJust the B.V.I. No need for outsiders even if they were children born here unless they achieved something that they could use. All of a sudden the honourable lady is related to someone here. Hope she isn't but if she is I hope it is to someone from Virgin Ford's...humble people.
Latin (28/03/2017, 14:49) Like (0) Dislike (1) Replythanks VINO you always have the inside
one eye (28/03/2017, 15:52) Like (1) Dislike (3) ReplyVex she would not come to tortola
Stella (28/03/2017, 16:01) Like (4) Dislike (4) ReplyMichelle Robinson Obama is trying look up her family herritagein the BVI. She is a generation of BVI soil.
VIlander (30/03/2017, 14:03) Like (1) Dislike (0) ReplyU all always looking to claim ppl to BVI but hate the people u already have
BVIslander (02/04/2017, 00:34) Like (0) Dislike (0) ReplyLook up her family heritage 'at Moskito Island'? Church records etc. are found in Road Town, Tortola. (If Branson made copies of all records pertaining to her family and left them in her room this should be aired on PBS 'Finding Your Roots') Look out Henry Louis Gates Jr. Branson is trying to take your job! Great customer service Brandon a complimentary ancestry profile report placed in guess rooms.
some american (28/03/2017, 16:21) Like (16) Dislike (16) ReplyThe Obamas just visiting to laugh at all the damage Mr. Obama caused with the stupid fascist international banking
and privacy invasion laws his administration started ramming down the worlds throat. Thanks to the Obama
administration, BVI and many other countries lost trillions of dollars in financial services, banking, investing, business.
Obama took great delight in crapping on US citizens living outside of the US, and people are proud of this. And
happy they are here - and BRANSON himself hosts them. Too much. They should have been turned away at the
border for the damage 'president' Obama caused.
Some americans (28/03/2017, 20:38) Like (6) Dislike (18) Reply
@some american. Well' POOR YOU. Welcome to "OBAMACARE LIVES ON" land. TUFF ON YOU! Trump a$*ho**s are DOWN THE TUBES , and it's not even 70 days since that THING has been president. Since u cant beat OBAMA FEST, JOIN IT. Put on your Obama shoes now. That's your ONLY OPTION!!!
usa (28/03/2017, 19:09) Like (12) Dislike (2) ReplyLOL/SMH, you people are a mess down there. Why are you people causing more laughter and embarrassment toward yourselves and your Country.
@ usa (29/03/2017, 11:01) Like (8) Dislike (12) ReplyTRUMP IS GREAT, TRUMP IS GOOD! Let's fess up. That's why we're here on your turf taking over. So sease with your SNIDE and STUPID REMARKS about other countries, as you stand out in a CROWD OF STUPIDITY all by YOURSELF!!!
Banda (29/03/2017, 17:19) Like (8) Dislike (12) Reply@usa: You've got to be kidding. The USA is the biggest embarrassment since Donald Trump became president. It's not even a laughing matter.
Yes (29/03/2017, 17:42) Like (4) Dislike (5) ReplyI was going to say, obviously you do not know how the world feels about you and this only became exacerbated after Trump. The US has been a mess.
@Banda (30/03/2017, 07:53) Like (8) Dislike (7) ReplyTRUMP IS GREAT, TRUMP IS GOOD. TRUMP REIGNS!!!
Xxx (29/03/2017, 17:24) Like (1) Dislike (0) ReplyThis is good news
WELCOME (29/03/2017, 17:24) Like (3) Dislike (0) ReplyNice to have you back and special welcome to Malia and Sasha Enjoy your stay.
WELCOME (29/03/2017, 17:24) Like (2) Dislike (0) ReplyNice to have you back and special welcome to Malia and Sasha Enjoy your stay.
WWW (29/03/2017, 18:39) Like (3) Dislike (5) Replywe love the Obamas
BVIourhome (29/03/2017, 20:43) Like (8) Dislike (7) ReplyMichelle LaVaughn Robinson-Obama, girl from the South Side of Chicago, welcome to the BVI, you and your dear Malia and Sasha. You have worn the spotlight well and many, many miss you from the White House. Please enjoy your stay in the BVI. Sure the girls will have a swell time. There are some Robinson's in the BVI too. Historically, the Robinsons originate on Tortola. With time, you may be able to trace some family members here. God's protection over you and your family while you are here.
BVI rules (30/03/2017, 11:16) Like (6) Dislike (2) ReplyThe love affair with Obama and his offspring seems to have no boundary. Guess what, lots of wealthy white daughters of politicians and businessmen come to the Virgin Islands. They have as much consideration for local people as the Obamas. But there's no love for them, only resentment. When will people admit that the ONLY reason Obama and his family are adored, is because of his skin pigmentation. Can we finally accept that this is racial prejudice at work, a sentiment that is rife on this island, like an infectious disease.
@BVI rules (02/04/2017, 04:17) Like (1) Dislike (0) ReplyYes I do agree with the comment about the almost religious obsession my African brothers and sisters have for this family. However, let us be totally honest and admit to more observations ... it would appear that the majority of wealthy/blue collar white residences of the BVI has devised an apartheid social order throughout the territory for years. These persons prefer to buy large acres of land to dwell amongst themselves some have purchased islands and have placed 20+ page covenant regulations on these properties and markup the property value to such an extreme that the average middle class resident can not dear attempt to purchase that land again.
These persons build schools and allow a handful of local children (who cannot afford the high tituition) to attend classes so that they do not appear to be prejudice. (Yet they wish for their children to transition effortlessly with a degree from college into the local society work force 'they are setting their children up for social failure').
These persons hardly ever attend local events except August Parade in Road Town but alternatively create their own events. Interestingly, these persons have many negative comments about the nation's leadership and express concern about many issues examples: domestic and farm animals, sharks in our waters, and 'chickens that walk the streets of Road Town'. Then there's the 'No Trespassing' and 'Beware of Dogs' signages in their communities which appears as soon as the house is built. They create conservation groups to attempt to control our natural resources and environmental species. 'Unable to control their nation's reserves and resources they attempt to force our officials and citizens to comply with their rules.'
Obviously our nation's landscape speaks of the leadership and local citizens success in preserving our national resources/heritance. If we are poor ( a third world country) our countrymen are rich in understanding and love. Our social order is not defined by money or social class but by love, family, and community togetherness. The rich, middle class and below are often found sitting together playing a game of domino and engaged in other social activities. The majority of the nation still understands that God has first place in everything we do...this wisdom of God first has sustained and protected our people throughout the years.
Persons can hitch rides with out fear and every island. Greetings of good day, good morning is heard in townships throughout the territory daily.
To conclude, there is an easy cure to this infectious disease and it has been around for centuries it is called 'LOVE' loving your neighbor as you love yourself, as you love 'your dogs', your children, your money, your sharks, your desire to be empowered, to control others, to be heard, 'to live and survive, 'as Jesus tells us all to do'.
Welcome Back! (30/03/2017, 12:48) Like (0) Dislike (0) ReplyMrs. Obama, WELCOME BACK TO THESE BEAUTIFUL ISLANDS
Truth (30/03/2017, 12:51) Like (2) Dislike (0) ReplyBVI is a beautiful place to be. It is being tinted by people with bad habits!
Disgusting (30/03/2017, 16:30) Like (0) Dislike (1) ReplyYou all need to keep off the blog just showing your ignorance. I am sick to my stomach. Lord please help our people.


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Vastavam web: The trend of remakes in Bollywood may be on the rise but actor Vidya Balan believes one should not tamper with an old classic.There were reports that Vidya was offered to play Sridevi's role in a remake of "Sadma"."As I feel one should not touch a film like 'Sadma', why tamper with it? These are timeless films. One can reinterpret it but I am not one of those who would go for it," the actor told PTI on the sidelines of Jio MAMI Movie Mela event here.
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After a months-long delay, news broke earlier this week that Martin Puryear will represent the United States at the 2019 Venice Biennale. The 77-year-old sculptor's exhibition at what people commonly refer to as the art world's Olympics is commissioned and will be curated by Brooke Kamin Rapaport, deputy director and senior curator at the Madison Square Park Conservancy.
Puryear is the second African American artist in a row chosen to represent the US at the Venice Biennale. He follows artist Mark Bradford's impressive 2017 showcase, which featured garbage-addled collages and bruised canvases that nodded to the precarious state of American democracy under Trump.
Hinting at what we might expected from the artist, Rapaport responded to Hyperallergic's request for comment:
Martin Puryear has always imbued his work with cross-cultural currents and has spent a lifetime assessing global, cultural, social and political dynamics. Lately, Martin has been thinking a great deal about history and how it defines the present. He will create new work for the United States Pavilion and we will share additional details about the project across the coming months.
Writing about the sculptor in 2016, Hyperallergic weekend editor John Yau praised Puryear's ability to transform monumental sculpture into an interlocutor of democracy. In his article, Yau quoted the artist speaking about his 1997 public sculpture, "Bearing Witness," which stood outside the Woodrow Wilson Center in Washington, DC: "For myself, I wanted my work to be directed toward people rather than toward the government. In a democracy, the people talk back to the government."
Puryear emphasizes craft in his larger-than-life sculptures, and often, he adopts symbols of freedom and enslavement, visually reworking them into objects evoking the under-explored chapters of black history. Back in 2015, for example, the sculptor debuted "Big Phrygian" (2010–14) at Matthew Marks Gallery in Chelsea. A massive cedar recreation of a 17th-century symbol of liberty in early modern Europe, Puryear gravitated toward the red cap after seeing an engraved image of a black man wearing it. This was a revelation, a sartorial clue that the narrative of black emancipation is much longer than most realize.
One of Puryear's most effective works, in my opinion, is his "Ladder for Booker T. Washington" (1996). A kafkaesque creation, the sculpture earmarks the ceaseless verticality of Constantin Brancusi's "Endless Column" (1918) through its blunt rendition of America's faulty ladder of success. A renowned educator and champion of civil rights in the 19th century, Booker T. Washington famously once said, "There is no escape — man drags man down, or man lifts man up." Like Puryear, Washington knew that the ladder of success was a human machine, faulty if only because it depended on the goodwill of others.
There's no telling what Puryear will bring with him to the Venice Biennale. Although every representative at the Venice Biennale has received funding from the State Department, one can imagine that taking $250,000 from President Donald Trump's government might compel an artist to pause before making explicitly political work. Then again, University of Chicago art history professor Darby English will serve as the project exhibition's scholar. English is an academic who has frequently resisted notions that we can fundamentally reduce black art to narratives of injustice and strife. Back in 2014, English was named a consulting curator at the Museum of Modern Art, which asked the scholar to broaden its holdings of African American art and provide "deep contextualization" to its collection. There's definitely a sense that the team Rapaport has assembled for the Venice Biennale will not hold any of its punches.
It's worth noting that Madison Square Park Conservancy is the first organizing institution in the American Pavilion's history to be specifically devoted to the presentation of public art. In recent years, the park's profile has risen dramatically for its installations by Diana Al-Hadid, Erwin Redl, Teresita Fernández, Paula Hayes, and Tony Cragg, to name just a few.
In May 2016, the conservancy exhibited Martin Puryear's "Big Bling" on the park grounds. A multi-tiered wooden structured wrapped with chainlink fences and topped with a gold-leafed shackle, "Big Bling" functions as a narrative catch-all for the artist by referencing slavery, labor, urbanism, fashion, and ownership. The work just barely avoids figuration, somewhat resembling a high heel, a startled cat, a skyscraper scaffolding, an ear, an amoeba, or a strange pigeon. An artist who rarely demands narrow readings of his work, Puryear's sculptures are up for interpretation.
In her statement to Hyperallergic, Rapaport stressed the importance of seeing Puryear's selection within the context of the conservancy's mission:
Public art is viewed in the context of full democracy: no admission fees, complete accessibility, open to all. Madison Square Park Conservancy's art program and many of our colleagues in the public art field work with the most distinguished contemporary artists who want to realize work in the public realm.
Only time will tell if Puryear will take the Venice Biennale as a chance to envision what this "full democracy" looks like.


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Split the Difference
As the last of my holidays for the summer comes to an end, I seem to be heading into busy times. I have an exciting book festival coming up in October – The Encounters Festival. This is based in and around the Lanark library network and sounds as if it will have some great attractions. I'll post the link to the festival brochure below. I'm performing all three of my workshops, so will have the guitar handy and will work with children from 3 to about 13. I hope to have the first copies of my new fantasy book – TALISMAN, handy on the day. This will kick off a new seven book series with Strident Publishing.
It's also getting busy on the Olida front. There, my publisher – Allan Sneddon, is putting together the trip of a lifetime. Still waiting on word of final funding but it looks as though my picture books for younger kids – The Tiffy Toffy series, may be involved in teaching children in the Balinese Highlands. A Scottish Highlander helping Balinese Highlanders. That would be nice. Although, I'm not sure I qualify as a Highlander, being born in Helensburgh, which is right on the fault line. More on that trip soon, but it looks like a long haul for a very good cause.
Back to Split in Croatia, where the Adriatic Sea is as clear as a bell and Ancient Rome is very much at your fingertips. There are so many great sites there, where you can touch and feel everything as it was. Not barriers or guards. You can talk to centurions and trace your fingers over the very pillars the Emperor Diocletian. Faced with military problems he decided in 286 to divide the Roman Empire between himself in the east and Maximian in the west; he initiated the last persecution of the Christians in 303 (245-313). Nasty.
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Tecno is all set to add a new device to its Selfie Centric Camon series. Yet again this is going to be a selfie centric device and we've got a image of the device with us that also shows that the device is going to have a full View display.
The device is set come with AI technology that has been seen in some of the devices recently. The image also shows that the device going to feature a single rear camera and a Fingerprint scanner at the back.
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Monday, 03 June 2013 07:26
Reporting Live from Timisoara, Day OneWritten by Amy Wall
St. Louis has the Midtown Taste and Art Fair, Timisoara has the Timisoreana 10 Day Beer Festival. We stumbled across this festival yesterday on the last day of celebrations. Beer was plentiful, as were grilled sausages and booths selling locally made foods like honey and cheese. A "hard rock" band, Cargo, played as drivers intermittently drove Harley Davidsons across the stage.
Find more information about the festival here.
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