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Continuation Conservation Award
Ronald G. & Marilyn Hiebert
Ron Hiebert and his wife, Marilyn, of Hillsboro have been conservationists for 42 years. They won a banker award in 1993. Hiebert worked with technicians when the current Natural Resources Conservation Service was known as the Soil Conservation Service. He owned a paddle scraper and did his own conservation work. He and his brother used the scraper to build waterways and terraces in cropland fields as they were designed by technicians. He continues to add to his list of projects, like the diversion terrace that was recently completed in conjunction with a neighboring landowner to eliminate a ditch that was cutting through their fields.
Young Farmer Conservation Award
David Rziha moved his family back to his roots in Tampa three years ago. They have established a 1,200-acre farm and a cow/calf operation. With the assistance of the National Resources Conservation Service staff, Rziha has implemented several rangeland practices including cross fencing, water supply, brush management, and prescribed grazing management. He also has applied conservation practices to cropland.
Don and Kevin Suderman
Don Suderman and his son, Kevin, of Hillsboro did not like the ditches that formed in their cropland fields after rainfall events. They wanted to keep the good top soil that was washing away. They installed 14.62 acres of grassed waterways, 45,175 feet of gradient terraces, and 801 feet of diversion terraces. They also planted eight acres of brome grass. The Banker Award is sponsored by Marion County Bankers Association and the Kansas Bankers Association.
Edith Unruh owns land in northwestern Marion County. Her son, Gary Unruh, decided in 2002 that it was time to close ditches and plant brome grass in those areas. Finding he needed assistance, he called the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Marion. They helped him lay out 20.8 acres of grass waterways and 23,894 feet of gradient terraces. Doyle Wiebe of Durham farms the land and uses no-till along with the conservation practices to almost eliminate soil erosion. Marion County Bankers Association and Kansas Bankers Association sponsored this award.
James Owens assists a calf in learning to find its mother’s milk on Woody Creek Farms northeast of Durham. He and his wife, Debbie, will receive the Rangeland Award. The Owens have used the Environmental Quality Incentives Program to help improve their rangeland by removing brush and installing water supply. They also practice prescribed grazing and burning. The award is sponsored by Marion County Conservation District and Sharp Bros. Seed Co., Healy.
Gerald “Jerry” Rziha
Gerald “Jerry” Rziha of rural Tampa will receive the service award from Marion County Conservation District. He served on the district board from 2009 to 2012.
Conservation Teacher Award
Brian Stucky, an art instructor at Goessel Elementary School, will receive the 2012 Teacher Award. His students have participated in the conservation poster contest for the past 20 years. This year, students from Goessel, Hillsboro, and Centre have submitted 144 posters. The top posters in each age group will be entered in the state contest.
Farm Bureau Grass Buffer Award
Errol Wuertz, Jr.
Errol Wuertz Jr. of McPherson stands in a grass buffer on his land in East Branch Township. He will receive the Buffer Award, sponsored by Marion County Farm Bureau Association. He has established 3.8 acres of field borders and two acres of grassed waterways. He recently bought another property with filter strips and waterways already established.

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1: Sir Mix-a-Lot
The Seattle MC and producer of “Baby Got Back” fame comes to the Panhandle for a night of fun on the shores of Lake Pend Oreille.
When: 9 p.m. today
Where: The Hive, 207 N. First St., Sandpoint
Cost: $25 in advance, through TicketsWest, $30 at door
Info: (208) 290-3048 or www.livefromthehive.com/
2: ‘The Women’
Molly Allen, Melody Deatherage, Aubrey Shimek Davis and others star in a one-night-only readers theater story of Manhattan socialites dealing with manners, gossip and interlopers.
When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday
Where: Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St.
Info: (509) 325-2507 or www.spokanecivictheatre.com/
3: ‘Barn-Aid 2014’
Northwest Opera presents a “hey kids, let’s put on a show” tale, directed by Tim Campbell and written by Fern McMillan. This family-friendly show features area artists singing selections from a wide range of musical genres: opera and operetta to more popular, familiar songs
When: Opens Saturday, Sunday and Nov. 8; showtime at 7:30 p.m. Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sunday.
Where: Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 2715 S. Ray St.
Cost: $10 at the door or reserve by phone
Info: (509) 327-3598
4: Spokane Symphony SuperPops 2: Sergio Mendes
The Spokane Symphony will set the stage for a hot night of jazz, samba and American and Brazilian pop by the Bossa Nova kingpin, Grammy-winning, Oscar-nominated pianist-composer Sergio Mendes.
When: 8 p.m. Saturday
Where: Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $26-$62, through the Fox box office, (509) 624-1200, the symphony website or through TicketsWest
Info: (509) 624-1200 or www.spokanesymphony.org.
5: The Charlie Daniels Band
Legendary country performer has done it all – recorded the smash hit “The Devil Went Down to Georgia,” played the Grand Old Opry, won Grammies and other major awards, and been inducted to the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum.
When: 7:30 p.m. Sunday
Where: Northern Quest Resort & Casino, Pend Oreille Pavilion, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights
Cost: $45-$65, through the casino box office
Info: (509) 481-6700 or www.northernquest.com
6: Lewis Black:
Grammy-winning stand-up comedian, one of the most prolific and popular performers working today, brings his act to town.
When: 7 p.m. Sunday
Where: INB Performing Arts Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd.
Cost: $39.50-$65, through TicketsWest
Info: www.bestofbroadway spokane.com
7: Tech N9ne
Popular hip-hop star returns to Spokane, with Krizz Kaliko in tow.
When: 8 p.m. today
Where: Knitting Factory, 919 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $30, through Ticketweb
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Are you looking to find out how to apply for employee retention credit Sterling ? Fill out this quick form to check your eligibility and receive up twenty six thousand dollars …
Computation of the Credit.
The quantity of the credit is 50% of the qualifying wages paid up to $10,000 in total.
It is effective for incomes paid after March 13th and before December 31, 2020.
The definition of qualifying wages varies by whether a company had, usually, more or less than.
100 employees in 2019.
Companies that focus on ERC filing assistance typically provide proficiency and support to assist businesses navigate the intricate procedure of claiming the credit. They can provide various services, consisting of:.
Eligibility Evaluation: These companies will assess your service’s eligibility for the ERC based upon aspects such as your market, income, and operations. They can help figure out if you meet the requirements for the credit and identify the optimum credit amount you can declare.
Paperwork and Computation: ERC filing services will help in collecting the necessary documentation, such as payroll records and monetary statements, to support your claim. They will also help calculate the credit amount based on eligible wages and other qualifying costs.
Retroactive Claim Review: If you are qualified to claim the ERC for previous quarters, these business can review your past payroll records and financials to identify prospective opportunities for retroactive credits. They can help you amend prior tax returns to claim these refunds.
Filing Assistance: Business specializing in ERC filings will prepare and submit the required forms and paperwork in your place. This consists of finishing Type 941 or any other required tax forms.
Compliance and Updates: ERC guidelines and assistance have actually progressed in time. These business remain updated with the current modifications and guarantee that your filings abide by the most present standards. If the IRS requests extra info or performs an audit associated to your ERC claim, they can likewise offer continuous assistance.
Sterling ERC Applications
It’s important to research and veterinarian any company offering ERC filing support to guarantee their credibility and proficiency. Search for recognized companies with experience in tax and payroll services, or think about reaching out to relied on accounting companies or tax professionals who offer ERC submitting support.
Keep in mind that while these business can provide valuable assistance, it’s always a good concept to have a fundamental understanding of the ERC requirements and process yourself. This will assist you make notified choices and make sure precise filings.
The Worker Retention Credit (ERC) is a refundable tax credit presented by the U.S. government as part of COVID-19 relief steps. The objective of the ERC is to motivate services to retain and pay their staff members throughout the pandemic, even if their operations have actually been impacted.
Here are some bottom lines about the ERC:.
Eligibility: The ERC is available to qualified companies, consisting of for-profit organizations, tax-exempt companies, and certain governmental entities. To certify, companies must meet one of two criteria:.
The business operations were completely or partially suspended due to a government order related to COVID-19.
Business experienced a substantial decrease in gross invoices. As discussed earlier, for 2021, a significant decline is defined as a 20% decrease in gross invoices compared to the exact same quarter in 2019. For 2022 and beyond, a substantial decline is specified as a 20% decline in gross invoices compared to the same quarter in 2019, or a 20% decline in gross invoices compared to the immediately preceding quarter.
Credit Amount: The ERC is a refundable tax credit that offsets the company’s share of Social Security taxes. The credit quantity is equal to a percentage (up to 70%) of certified salaries paid to employees, including particular health insurance costs. The maximum credit per employee is $7,000 per quarter in 2021 and $10,000 per quarter in 2022 and beyond.
Interaction with PPP: At first, organizations that received an Income Protection Program (PPP) loan were not eligible for the ERC. However, legislation passed in late 2020 and extended in 2021 allows services to claim the ERC even if they got a PPP loan. The exact same incomes can not be used to claim both the PPP loan forgiveness and the ERC.
Retroactive Provision: The ERC has actually been retroactively broadened and boosted, enabling qualified employers to declare the credit for certified incomes paid as far back as March 13, 2020. This retroactive arrangement supplies a chance for organizations to change prior-year tax returns and get refunds.
Claiming the Credit: Employers can declare the ERC by reporting it on their work tax returns, usually Form 941. The excess can be refunded to the company if the credit goes beyond the quantity of employment taxes owed.
It’s important to note that the ERC arrangements and eligibility requirements have progressed in time. The very best course of action is to seek advice from a tax expert or check out the main IRS site for the most in-depth and up-to-date information regarding the ERC, including any current legislative modifications or updates.
To qualify for the ERC, a company should satisfy one of the following criteria:.
Business operations were completely or partially suspended due to a federal government order related to COVID-19.
The business experienced a substantial decline in gross invoices. For 2021, a substantial decline is defined as a 20% decrease in gross invoices compared to the exact same quarter in 2019. For 2022 and beyond, a considerable decline is specified as a 20% decline in gross invoices compared to the very same quarter in 2019, or a 20% decrease in gross invoices compared to the right away preceding quarter.
The ERC is readily available to businesses of all sizes, consisting of tax-exempt organizations, however there are some exceptions. For instance, federal government entities and organizations that got a PPP loan may have restrictions on declaring the credit.
Can you claim payroll tax credit refund in Sterling
The procedure for declaring the ERC includes finishing the required forms and including the credit on your employment tax return (typically Form 941). The exact time it requires to process the credit can vary based upon a number of aspects, including the complexity of your business and the workload of the IRS. It’s recommended to talk to a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
There are numerous business that can assist with the process of declaring the ERC. Some widely known business that use assistance with ERC claims consist of ADP, Paychex, Deloitte, and Ernst & Young.
Please note that the information provided here is based upon general knowledge and might not reflect the most current updates or changes to the ERC. It’s important to seek advice from a tax professional or check out the main IRS site for the most accurate and up-to-date details relating to eligibility, declaring procedures, and offered help.
receive this you know the check is chosen sure which’s when they pay so they don’t pay anything until they actually get the cash they don’t pay bottom line Wonder trust anything until this letter is verified the check is on the way they deposit it into their bank account and they can genuinely trust Wonder trust that the procedure has been finished and how many you believe you’ve processed given that you started this we have to do with 35 000 of these for
about six billion dollars wow so clearly they know what they’re doing and that’s what you need you require experts on the other end of the phone to process this and get it to where you get one of these that’s what matters all right Mr Terrific here you’re at my YouTube channel we’re talking about something really essential today the staff member retention credit which the majority of you have never become aware of I definitely hadn’t become aware of it till very just recently and found out a lot about it since this is most likely the lowest expense of capital for any small business anywhere
anytime if you have employees between five and five hundred so I have actually got the specialist with me this is Josh Fox he’s the founder and CEO of bottom line Concepts they’re the biggest processor of these ERC credits this is a 170 page program so it’s hard this isn’t like PPP we just phone your bank manager and say give me a loan it does not work there’s not a loan it’s an application and Josh is going to tell us all about it and how to get it and why I have actually ended up being yes the Ambassador and paid representative for this I love this program it’s going away very soon you got to discover everything about it let’s talk staff member retention credit Josh Fox what is an ERC let’s simply start there so throughout the Trump Administration when President Trump was enacted they developed the cares Act and the cares act used services 3 chances you had the PPP loan you had the eidl loan and you had the ERC tax refund and nearly everybody it makes a big difference right there 2 of them are loans and one’s a refund exactly so the ERC is a refund that’s.
remedy the money cash payroll tax refund okay go on sorry I just need to make certain we got that point I imply that’s a big difference a loan versus cash money I like cash cash that’s what we’re speaking about all right and the other loans are done so we’re sitting here in 2023 and the eidl is over the PPP is over and the only one left from the initial cares Act is the ERC and yes Kevin it is a stunning hard check in the mail where you get actual cash from the internal revenue service all right so let’s speak about how it works due to the fact that it sounds like to me if it’s a if it’s employee retention credit that person had to be a staff member so I’m going to make the Presumption this money is not for the owner not for people on the cap table not for investors it’s for staff members right you had to have owned a business but it’s based upon you having W-2 workers in America not 10.99. As long as you had W-2 workers and you paid federal payroll taxes that’s why you would be qualified so you have to be on payroll in 2020 on the W-2 and you have to be on payroll for the first six months of 2021 on the W-2 proper so there were six quarters the program was open well stroll us through the six quarters so you had quarters 2 three and 4 of 2020 and you had quarters one two and 3 of 2021. fine so that’s how it’s determined you have to be on the W-2 during that duration now let’s talk my preferred part cash just how much can you get back per employee that was on a W-2 in those 6 quarters so the calculation in 2020 to be exact Kevin is 50 of the employee’s income to a maximum of five thousand dollars per employee for the year of 2020 and in 2021 the numbers escalated to 70 of the employee’s salary to an optimum of 7 thousand per quarter how did that take place um they simply changed the rules in.

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And it’s Saturday again! This week our theme for the Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Hop is April Showers! Well that was an easy one!
Here’s the details…
- Pool Party – 4 1/4 x 11 folded
- Pool Party – 3 3/4 x 5, run through the Bead and Baubles Embossing Folder, add to card front
- Daffodil Delight – Punch out 2″ circle, add to card front
- Whisper White – cut out Stitched So Sweetly Die, stamp greeting using Memento Black, add to card front
- Birthday Bonanza DSP – stamp umbrella on Blue print and boots on yellow print, punch out umbrella and cut out boots
- Whisper White – stamp umbrella handle in Memento Black, punch out, stamp flowers in Memento Black, color using Bermuda Bay, Pool Party, Daffodil and Granny Apple Green Delight Markers, cut out
- Bermuda Bay – punch out just the handle of the umbrella
- Layer everything together and add to card front using dimensionals
- Tie a bow in the Daffodil Delight Ruched Ribbon, add to card front to finish off
What a great set and PERFECT for this challenge!
And now our latest collection…
Our Wildly Happy Collection with cute and cuddly animals pairs with the So Sentimental Bundle and Birthday Bonanza Designer Paper for a fun set of ALL OCCASION ideas! This expanded Collection of tutorials has four cards and two small 3D gift packaging ideas! All tutorials are BRAND NEW and have step-by-step photo directions. See the details here!
|Under My Umbrella
|Whisper White, Pool Party, Daffodil Delight, Bermuda Bay, Birthday Bonanza DSP
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|2″ Circle Punch, Umbrella Builder Punch, Stitched So Sweetly Dies, Daffodil Delight Ruched Ribbon, Beads and Baubles Embossing Folder, Dimensionals
Click Previous to go back to Create with Connie and Mary site and forward to the see what Libby has been up to!
Until next time…HAPPY STAMPIN’!

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For VXi and MVi amplifier users, MAX™ includes full integration of amplifier DSP controls to vastly simplify your measurement setup, allowing you to perform analysis and DSP adjustments with one computer and one software application: TüN® 4, which offers micro-automations that speed up equalization and channel delay setting.
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Thank you for your interest in the Foundation Fighting Blindness and its mission to find treatments as well as preventative measures to fight degenerative retinal diseases.
The Foundation Fighting Blindness was established in 1971 and today is the world’s largest non-governmental funder of research for inherited retinal degenerative diseases. Its success would not be possible without people like YOU who are helping to make a difference and find a cure!
Today, it is more important than ever that the Foundation continues to increase its funding of research and clinical trials which are now a reality. The Western New York Chapter and its volunteers are a key component in helping raise awareness about and funding for inherited retinal degenerative diseases, such as, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Stargardt Disease, Usher Syndrome and Macular Degeneration.
The Western New York Chapter strives to provide a supportive environment for individuals who may personally be affected by a retinal degenerative eye disease, has family or friends affected or those who work closely with a visually impaired client base. Our Chapter members are focused on our mission to fund research to find preventions, treatments and cures for retinal degenerative eye diseases. Our Chapter members are helping push the research further and faster.
The WNY Chapter is one of many across the country that works hard to help people keep current on the latest research and developments concerning retinal diseases. We also provide knowledge about support services and other opportunities that are available in the WNY area by arranging to host educational and social meetings throughout the year. Chapter members often will hear from retinal and/or low vision specialists, mobility instructors, rehabilitation counselors, assistive technology specialists, low vision equipment vendors, education, vocation counselors, etc.
Our Chapter also participates in the Foundation’s signature fundraiser, the Western New York Visionwalk, which has raised significant funds for research. Remember, with your help, a cure is insight!
For more information on becoming involved with the Western New York Chapter, please email Debbie Hayter, Northeast Region Events Director at Dhayter@FightBlindness.org or call

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Ann Stratton & Ruedi Hofmann
Long a favorite among children, our PB and J, made with a triple dose of apple (apple butter, apple jelly, and fresh apples), will appeal to grown-ups, too.
slice crisp, cooked bacon
- Assemble the sandwiches: In a small bowl, use a spoon to mix the peanut butter and apple butter together.
- On a clean work surface, lay the wraps and divide the peanut-butter mixture among them, spreading it equally on 1/2 of each wrap. Spread the apple jelly evenly on the other half of each.
- Place 4 or 5 slices of apple on the peanut-butter mixture and 2 strips of bacon on top of the apples. Fold the tortillas into wrap sandwiches.

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The City of Dixon, Illinois, population of 15,750 a full-service community located in Lee County, Illinois, approximately 100 miles west of Chicago, seeks a public finance executive to serve as its Finance Director. The City had a 2012 Budget of $47 million and has 100 full-time employees, of which more than two-thirds are police, fire and public works. The Finance Director supervises two full-time positions and one part-time position. The Finance Director is an integral part of the executive management team participating in key decisions regarding economic development, strategic planning, longand short-term revenue and expenditure strategies, budget development and administration, and all policies affecting the overall fiscal health of the City. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in finance, public policy, public administration, business, or a related field. A CPA or master’s degree in public policy, public administration, finance or business administration is a plus. Candidates must have at least five years of increasingly responsible experience in executive-level financial administration in the public sector or in a field closely related to the public sector. The successful candidate will be a highly collaborative, experienced executive with a proven track record in progressive fiscal management, with the ability to work closely with elected and appointed officials and department heads on the City’s financial strategies. Starting salary: $80,000 +/- DOQ. Submit résumé, cover letter and contact information for three work-related references to James G. Burke, Mayor, City of Dixon, 121 W. Second Street, Dixon, IL 61021 or via e-mail to firstname.lastname@example.org. The City of Dixon offers a competitive benefits’ package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


text: You should not confuse how to write a critique of a book the review and the summary, it is worth to remember reference essay examples that by and large, this is a comment. if the reviewed item is how to write a research report step by step a film, dvd, or other media, include the year mla research proposal example of release after the title of the work, separated by a comma write a rough draft of your review, once you have determined the main points you want to essay cons and pros make. with individual chapters: write a review pretending jordan peterson essay pdf that your audience has never heard of a movie or book how to cite sources in a college application essay you are write the …. 1. theme: if we offer professional critiquing services, as many of us do, we also want to protect our earning should we ban smoking essay time. its purpose is not to prove that you read the book—which is understood as a given—but to show that you can think critically about what you’ve read first of all, the review gives a logical argument. how to write a critique of a book first, to how to write a critique of a book inform the reader about the content of the book, and second, to provide an evaluation that gives dissertation binding your judgment of the book’s quality. identify the evidence and details that you can use in your report writing by placing a note by quotations or examples first of all, for any how to write a critique of a book adnan syed essay type of journal article your critique should include some basic information: review the assumptions in the reading that must how do you write an informative essay be understood before you take a position. summary of contents (30%) • discuss the content by providing a concise overview of the author’s main themes.

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MADRID | The Corner | The European Central Bank’s Outright Monetary Transaction (OMT) will be back on the front pages on Tuesday. The European Court of Justice (the EU’s highest tribunal) will have to respond to the challenge of German judges, who said the OMT can be seen as monetary financing of governments, banned in EU treaties. “Every time the monetary union takes a step forward, German individuals and/or civil or political groups file a case with the Constitutional Court in Karlsruhe,” our senior analyst Luis Martí commented.
MADRID | By Julia Pastor| German judges are removing uncertainties little by little. The country’s Constitutional Court confirmed on Tuesday that the European Mechanism of Stability is legal and does not damage the Bundestag’s budget. Furthermore, they also approved euro zone’s fiscal pact. The court had brought an appeal against constitutionality of both treaties in June of 2012. The third appeal regarding ECB’s bond purchase program is still pending of a sentence, however, and apparently it would be more difficult to solve: Karlsruhe’s court has required European Court of Justice to decide against the program following the arguments -more economic than legal- that Bundesbank has handed to them.
MADRID | By Luis Martí | Each time the monetary union takes a step forward, German individuals and/or civil or political groups file a case with the Constitutional Court in Karlsruhe. So far, the Court has sanctioned that German governments were correct in accepting obligations emanating from Maastricht or the Lisbon Treaty, for example, but at the same time, it has also turned the screw on the Berlin executive by setting more and more strict limits to their freedom of action, by requiring –for instance- higher levels of co-decision with the legislative organs.

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Many of chocolate’s superpowers –cutting stress, boosting your mood, helping you cope with PMS — are all well known.
But what about its lesser-known health properties? Recent studies show that indulging in chocolate can give you a truck-load of health benefits, ranging from heart health to even keeping you thin!
“Chocolate has a well-deserved health halo,” says Beth Reardon, director of integrative nutrition at Duke Integrative Medicine. “But not all chocolate is created equal.”
Here are 5 weird reasons to eat more chocolate – not that you needed any more excuses — and also 5 tips for boosting its health benefits.
1.Chocolate Boosts Your Vision
In a recent British study, young adult participants were asked to eat either dark or white chocolate, then tested their visual contrast sensitivity ( ability to read light-colored words on a light-colored background) and motion sensitivity ( ability to detect moving dots on a moving background). The participants came back later to try the other type of chocolate and retake the tests. The results showed that, relative to white chocolate, dark chocolate better boosted scores on both tests and also improved spatial memory.
Picking out moving dots on a computer screen isn’t an essential task for most of us, but what about driving at night? Being able to detect motion in low-contrast situations is a pretty important part of driving safely.
The authors suggested that the effects of chocolate on vision might be even greater in older adults, who generally have a harder time distinguishing contrasts.
2.Chocolate Eases Chronic Coughs
In a small British study in 2005, participants were asked to inhale capsaicin, the stuff that makes chili peppers spicy, and then were given various potential cough suppressants. The one that worked best? You guessed it — Hot cocoa.
Researchers found that ‘Theobromine’, a derivative of chocolate, worked better than Codeine to stop coughing. This was probably because of its effect on the vagus nerve, which links the brain to the stomach, heart, and other important organs.
Based on these findings, a British company is working to develop a cough syrup based on the compound that would have none of the drowsiness-inducing side effects of codeine-based syrups — and might taste better, too.
3.Chocolate Protects Your Skin
A German study in 2006 found that the flavonols in dark chocolate can protect skin from the harmful effects of UV light. A 2009 study in Britain found similar results but noted that the levels of flavonols required to protect your skin are higher than those found in most standard chocolate. The special, high-flavonol chocolate used in the study increased blood flow and moisture content in the skin, helping to keep skin healthier and better looking.
“Sugar negates the health benefits of the powerful antioxidants in chocolate.” Instead, look for a bar that lists cocoa solids or cocoa mass as the top ingredient. Or sprinkle a handful of bitter cocoa nibs and enjoy chocolate granola. Also add to trail mix, or cookie dough. You’ll get the health benefits of chocolate with no added sugar.
4.Chocolate Prevents Diarrhea !
If you had a bad case of the runs in 16th-century South America, you probably would have been given chocolate to ease your symptoms.
In 2005, a collaborative study between the Children’s Hospital & Research Center in Oakland, California, and Heinrich Heine University in Germany found the scientific evidence to support the ancient treatment — the flavonoids in chocolate can inhibit a protein called CFTR, which can cause the extra intestinal fluid secretion characteristic of diarrhea.
5.Chocolate Protects Your Heart
A 2011 meta-analysis published in the British Medical Journal looked at more than 100,000 study participants in 7 different studies and found that eating chocolate cuts the risk of various cardiovascular diseases by a whole third.
Separate studies have found that chocolate can:
– lower blood pressure,
– improve blood vessel health, and help
– regulate blood sugar.
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Here are some paintings i did earlier this year for NCsoft.
These early development paintings didn't make it into the cut as ideas changed, so i got permission from them to release a few. There are more to this series, so i'll upload additional ones later. These 4 are all part of the same environment, thus the similar lighting / color scheme.
My painting technique has changed a lot since the time i did these. Looking at them now, they need another pass of detail and refinement....and some figures here and there for scale.
painted / sketched in Painter...
and some initial linework....
and thanks again NC for letting me post these....=)
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Voters across Florida will hit the polls on Tuesday and decide who they want to challenge Gov. Ron DeSantis and U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., in November.
With DeSantis already the subject of buzz over a 2024 presidential bid, Democrats will pick a candidate to take him on in the fall. U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist, D-Fla., is leading most of the polls over state Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried. But Fried has been turning up the heat on Crist in recent weeks, even as her ties to the sugar industry have garnered attention in recent weeks. Consultant Cadance Daniel and teacher Robert Willis are lagging in the polls and are not expected to be major factors when the smoke clears on Tuesday. DeSantis does not face any opposition in the Republican primary.
Rubio is not considered one of the most vulnerable incumbents in the U.S. Senate. But there are polls showing U.S. Rep. Val Demings, D-Fla., running close to Rubio and some even showing her with the lead. While Rubio does not face any opposition in the Republican primary, Demings faces a slightly larger challenge on Tuesday. Former state Rep. Brian Rush, businessman and frequent candidate Ricardo de la Fuente and attorney William Sanchez are looking to upend Demings. Still, polls show her running away with a big win in the primary.
State Attorney General Ashley Moody does not face any opposition in the Republican primary on Tuesday, while three Democrats are lining up against her. Former Orange County State Attorney Aramis Ayala has the most name recognition from her handling of death penalty cases. Her refusal to seek the death penalty led then Gov. Rick Scott to reassign cases from her. Attorneys Jim Lewis and Daniel Uhlfelder, who received attention for dressing up like the Grim Reaper to protest DeSantis’ COVID policies, are also in the mix. Polls have shown most Democrats remain undecided on the race.
With Fried looking to take on DeSantis, two primaries are being held on Tuesday as the major parties ponder who they want to replace her. State Senate President Wilton Simpson, R-Tribly, is a heavy favorite to win the Republican nomination on Tuesday, but he does face opposition from farmer and businessman James Shaw. Over on the Democratic side, in a primary that has drawn little attention, Naomi Esther Blemur, an accountant who helps lead her party in Miami Dade County, takes on J.R. Gaillot, who previously ran for Congress and the state House, and businessman Ryan Morales who has also run for the state House.
One statewide race is already set for November. State CFO Jimmy Patronis is not facing any opposition in the Republican primary on Tuesday. Over on the Democratic side, former state Rep. Adam Hattersley is the only candidate challenging Patronis.
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No. 18 Northwestern Upsets CLU in NCAA Regional Finals
CLU stunned 3-2 in regional championship
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Behind a capacity crowd inside the Ericksen Center, No. 18 Northwestern and host of the St. Paul, Minnesota Regional upset the No. 1 Cal Lutheran women’s volleyball team in a five set thriller, 3-2 (17-25, 25-21, 25-23, 23-25, 16-14), to win the regional championship on Saturday night.
Entering the match having won 12 straight sets, the Regals got off to a quick start once again with a 25-17 first set victory. Northwestern, however, began to feed off its large crowd and narrowly pulled out the second and third sets to put CLU on the brink. With their backs against the wall, the Violet and Gold forced a fifth set behind a 25-23 win in the fourth, but fell in heartbreaking fashion, 16-14, in the deciding set.
“I can probably only think of a couple other matches that I have ever been a part of as a coach that were that crazy,” said head coach Kellee Roesel. “I looked up in the stands in the middle of the fifth set and thought to myself, this is why we play.”
After splitting the first two sets, the match turned to a pivotal third set for the two teams. Locked at 10-10, the Regals scored six unanswered points fueled by two kills from Monica Lundgren and another from Hope Stewart. The Eagles responded with a run of their own, an 8-1 spurt, that put them ahead 18-17. Sarah Pappas added a pair of kills down the stretch as the two teams traded points, but the Eagles were able to string together four of the last five points to take the set 25-23.
In a must-win fourth set for CLU, the Regals fell behind 7-3 early but rallied to even the score at 9-9. Jamie Smith used a crafty dump shot to spark the Regals run that saw kills from Michelle Lawrence, Amanda Roberts and Stewart.
Trailing 14-15, Stewart powered down three of her seven kills in the set, all in succession to put the Regals ahead 17-15. With a 23-22 lead, Pappas tapped the ball up and over the net after a long rally for a kill and Stewart spiked one into the court to force a fifth and final set.
In the fifth, CLU took an early lead and Roberts extended it after back-to-back service aces to put the Regals ahead 9-6. Lawrence got into the mix with kills to put CLU ahead 12-9, and again to take a 13-11 lead, just two points away from victory. The Eagles, however, put together three straight points to take a 14-13 lead, but Pappas kept the Regals season alive with a kill to tie the match at 14-14. The final two plays consisted of incredible touches to keep the ball alive, but the ball bounced in favor of Northwestern to stun CLU.
Stewart had a career-night with 24 kills and 12 digs while hitting at a .382 clip after 55 total attacks. Lawrence finished with 16 kills and eight digs while the trio of Roberts, Lundgren and Pappas totaled nine kills apiece. Roberts racked up 24 digs and Nicki Tetherow paced the team on the defensive end with a game-high matching 33 digs. Smith turned in a prominent performance as well with 55 assists on 178 total sets. Both Stewart and Lawrence were named to the St. Paul, Minnesota Regional All-Tournament Team.
Northwestern (33-4) was led by Most Outstanding Player in the regional, Lindsey Peterson who carried the Eagles into the Elite Eight with an incredible 24-kill, 33-dig performance. Freya Hanson and Shanay Gonder added 14 kills apiece and Anna Gash tallied 13.
The NCAA Division III Championships will be held from Nov. 17-19 at the Kolf Sports Center in Oshkosh, Wisc.
Cal Lutheran (27-5) graduates six seniors in Lawrence, Lundgren, Tetherow, Pappas, Hannah Nua and Dianna Rohrer.
Box Score: UNW 3, CLU 2
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The United Arab Emirates has made a significant change to its golden visa policy, removing the AED 1 million ($272,294) minimum down payment previously required for real estate investors. This move is aimed at bolstering the country’s appeal to residents and investors, encouraging them to establish stronger ties within the UAE.
Under the previous policy, to be eligible for the UAE’s 10-year renewable residency program, introduced in 2019, investors had to purchase property worth at least AED 2 million. Additionally, for properties acquired via mortgage or instalment plans, a down payment of AED 1 million, or half the property’s value, was mandatory to qualify for the golden visa.
Maroun Abou Harb of BSA Ahmad bin Hezeem & Associates explains that this recent amendment negates the need for any minimum down payment. Investors are now eligible for the golden visa with a property value of AED 2 million or more, irrespective of its status—off-plan, completed, mortgaged, or otherwise.
However, this update has not yet been reflected on the Dubai Land Department’s Cube website or Dubai’s General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs website as of yet.
The DLD confirms that the basic requirement for golden residency for real estate investors remains unchanged, with the property value set at a minimum of AED 2 million.
Industry professionals highlight the impact of this policy change as it opens up the golden visa option to a broader range of buyers, particularly those purchasing mortgaged properties. This change is expected to enhance buyer confidence in Dubai, as mortgage buyers can now apply for the golden visa and sponsor their family and domestic staff.
Mr. Abou Harb notes that this policy shift will likely stimulate investment in the UAE’s real estate sector. By removing the down payment barrier, the country could see an increase in property transactions, construction activities, job creation, and overall economic growth related to real estate.
This broader eligibility for the golden visa is expected to attract a more diverse group of investors. The focus on the property’s total value rather than a specific down payment makes the program more accessible to individuals with different financial means. This rule change could be a strategic response to market dynamics, potentially countering any predicted downturns in Dubai’s real estate market, thereby ensuring its sustained growth and resilience.
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Business clusters in Mississippi's forest products industry
Hagadone, Todd A. | Grala, Robert K.
Spatial analysis of forest products manufacturer location allows for identifying potential forest business clusters and outlining areas suitable for cluster-based economic development. Mississippi can benefit from such development because of a strong presence of the forest industry. This study utilized an average nearest neighbor and a cluster and outlier analyses to examine spatial distribution of Mississippi's primary and secondary forest products manufacturers and identify potential forest business clusters. A Poisson regression was used to examine the impact of transportation infrastructure, labor, and availability of raw materials on location of these manufacturers. The results of the spatial analysis indicated that Mississippi's forest products manufacturers tended to cluster and identified four potential forest business clusters. They included one cluster of 26 primary forest products manufacturers in Southwest Mississippi, two clusters consisting of six and 58 secondary forest products manufacturers in Northeast Mississippi, and one cluster of 78 primary and secondary forest products manufacturers in Northeast Mississippi. The regression analysis indicated that county-level volume of harvested sawlogs had a positive impact on location of primary and secondary forest products manufacturers, whereas volume of harvested pulpwood had a positive impact on location of only secondary forest products manufacturers. Presence of four-lane interstate highways was associated with a decreased number of secondary manufacturers, whereas the presence of railway increased their number by almost 1.50 times. The number of existing primary manufacturers in a county had a positive impact on location of secondary manufacturers and increased their number by 1.12 times. Available labor force also had a positive but relatively small impact on location of secondary forest products manufacturers.Show more [+] Less [-]


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MUSIC NEWS: ME REX Announces New EP ‘Stegosaurus’ & Releases New Single ‘Rites’
ME REX, also known as Myles McCabe, has announced his new EP Stegosaurus, set for release on 27th November 2020 through Big Scary Monsters. Alongside the EP announcement, ME REX has released lead single Rites.
“Rites is about how substance abuse can arrest emotional growth, the feeling of watching people grow up around you whilst being stuck in the same patterns for years,” McCabe explains.
He continues: “I reached kind of a critical point with my mental health around the time I got sober and in the following months. I wasn’t really able to write or make music. I became quite disillusioned with the idea of being in a band and making music within the music industry and in 2012 the band gradually fell apart. After a couple of years, I decided I wanted to work as a solo act, there were a lot of advantages to this, logistically and interpersonally things were a lot easier. I found it much easier to tour alone and enjoyed the autonomy, I began touring around the UK and Europe. In 2017 I joined Fresh and began to see that it actually was possible to organise practice, writing and touring in a way that wasn’t soul destroying.”
McCabe is accompanied by Phoebe Cross (Happy Accidents/Cheerbleederz), Rich Mandell (Happy Accidents) and Kathryn Woods (Fresh/Cheerbleederz), helping to create this musical project. You can listen to Rites below.
Like what you hear? You can stream or purchase Rites from HERE.


While global leaders address the climate challenge at the COP21 conference in Paris, another challenge – that of healthy buildings – is being somewhat overlooked.
Climate challenge: buildings are part of the solution
Around 200 countries have currently submitted their climate commitments – the Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) – which lay the foundation of the 2015 climate agreement. As it looks now, however, we will not be able to stay on a 2-degree course, and this is alarming.
If we take a closer look, though, at today’s big energy consumers and greenhouse gas emitters, then the future does look somewhat brighter, because there are areas here where real change can happen quickly and effectively. In Europe, buildings account for 40% of total energy consumption and 36% of carbon emissions. A greater focus on the potential of energy savings in buildings would make a considerable impact as we strive to cut both the world’s use of energy and its carbon emissions. Increasing energy efficiency in buildings is tangible and the effects are felt fast. While energy infrastructure and power plants can take decades to construct, building renovation can happen in 6 months, with savings taking place from the first day of use. That is why I’m pleased to see that a Buildings Day is on the agenda for the first time at the COP21 on 3rd December.
What we need though, are triggers in the market to kick-start and accelerate a user-driven energy efficiency movement, with the resulting increase in volume seeing a prompt pay-off in energy and carbon-emission accounting. In fact, this is what a European survey, the Healthy Homes Barometer, has also shown. Indoor comfort along with improved energy savings were – according to this study – the main triggers among Europeans when deciding whether to renovate their homes or not. The human factor is king.
The unhealthy building challenge
Another challenge that urgently needs to be addressed is that of healthy buildings. 90% of the existing buildings in Europe will still be in use by 2050, but many of these buildings are in such bad condition that they pose a risk to the health and productivity of the population. In fact, as revealed in a 2015 study by the German research institute Fraunhofer-Institut für Bauphysik IBP, 80 million Europeans are currently living in damp and unhealthy buildings. Furthermore, the socio-economic costs are significant: Europe spends around 17 million euros on asthma treatment alone, a condition often associated with damp living environments.
Thus, the time is right for a paradigm shift in the way we design and organise the buildings we work, live and play in. As I see it, we need new building designs to tackle these challenges, with a move away from energy-intensive and unhealthy buildings towards buildings which support human health and well-being, while at the same time limiting their climate and environmental impact.
One concept and building movement, which I have been personally involved in, could be part of the response to these challenges. The Active House Alliance has developed a holistic approach towards building design, balancing three main principles for new-build and renovation projects: comfort, energy, and environment.
Buildings fulfilling the active house principles succeed through a holistic focus on architectural quality, energy efficiency, human health, comfort and well-being, as well as environmental benefits. Indeed, it is the dedicated and ambitious focus on comfort-related parameters which differentiates this approach. If applied on a large scale, with the end user brought front-of-stage, a real building transformation could become a reality, to the benefit of future generations, people and planet alike.
Kurt Emil Eriksen is Senior Political Advisor at the VELUX Group.
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If you plan to explore the capital city of La Isla Del Encanto or Puerto Rico, you are in for a real treat. Sits on the Island’s Atlantic Coast, the capital city San Juan (SJU) is the second-oldest European-founded settlement in the US. Moreover, the city’s long sandy beaches, seaside resorts, especially those in Isla Verde, and 16th-century landmarks and Spanish colonial buildings attract tourists from all over the world. If you don’t want to miss out on traditional Puerto Rico cuisine, locally distilled rum, old fortresses, and vibrant nightlife, book your flights from JFK to SJU now to explore the beauty of this lively city.
Best Time to Visit San Juan
The best time to book JFK to San Juan flights is just after the winter and before the rainy season. From mid-April to June is the best time to visit San Juan (SJU) when the weather is favorable. Avoid June to November, as San Juan (SJU) witnesses solid storms and hurricanes during these months.
Best Flights from New York to San Juan, Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico is the international airport hub of the Caribbean, connecting the region with the rest of the world. Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) and Isla Verde International Airport are the busiest airports in the Caribbean. Luis Munoz Marin International Airport or San Juan International Airport (SJU) is a hub for Air Sunshine, Cape Air, M&N Aviation, Seaborne Airlines, etc.
If you are traveling from New York to San Juan (JFK to SJU), try to get cheap flights from New York to San Juan. The average cost of a one-way trip on this route will be approx USD 90.45 offered by Spirit Airlines. However, for a round trip, book your tickets with Spirit and Frontier Airlines. The average cost of a round trip will be USD 153.93.
It takes 3h 42m to reach San Juan (SJU) from New York (JFK). The direct/non-stop flights on this route are offered by Delta United, JetBlue, Spirit, Frontier Airlines, etc.
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This farm-to-fork restaurant has a stylish and contemporary interior. Run by husband and wife duo Francis Guzmán and Amelia Dill, the menu of Vianda features Puerto Rican staples like- zucchini tostada with ricotta and arugula pesto.
Famous for serving the unique fusion of Caribbean and Asian cuisine, this sleek, art-deco restaurant owned by Puerto Rico’s renowned chef Mario Pagan is the city’s popular fine-dining place.
- Acapulco Taqueria Mexicana
If you are looking for a budget-friendly food joint in San Juan, visit this place. The menu features delicious tacos, corn tortillas, sizzling meat, and trompo- a slow-cooked pork topped with pineapple.
Popular Accommodation in San Juan
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Things to Do in San Juan
- Visit the cobblestoned streets of San Juan to discover the brightly colored Spanish colonial buildings. While strolling through the street, don’t miss out on Castillo San Felipe del Morro or El Morro and Castillo San Cristóbal.
- Plan a Castillo Tour while in San Juan. For the last 30 years, the tour has been guiding tourists to experience authentic Puerto Rico. From historic old San Juan to hiking through the lush El Yunque rainforests, the tour covers the best San Juan has to offer.
- Visit Walter Otero Contemporary Art to see the progressive and modern art exhibitions in San Juan. Designed by Luis Luis Gutiérrez and Pedro Muñoz Marín, the gallery has more than 5000 square feet of gallery space.
Are there any direct / non-stop flights from New York to San Juan (JFK-SJU)?
Yes, some direct / non-stop flights are available from JFK to San Juan. The direct/non-stop flights on this route are offered by Delta United, JetBlue, Spirit, Frontier Airlines etc.
Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from JFK to San Juan?
Spirit Airlines offers the cheapest flights from JFK to San Juan. The average flight fare will be USD 90.45 for a one-way trip. However, for a round-trip, book your seat with Spirit and United Airlines, respectively, for a cost of USD 181.44.
How many flights are there between New York and San Juan (JFK-SJU)?
There are 1147 flights between New York and San Juan (JFK to SJU) per week, and 163 flights daily.
Do I need a passport to fly between New York and San Juan (JFK-SJU)?
Yes, you must show a valid passport while boarding a flight from New York to San Juan (JFK to SJU).
Which is the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to San Juan (JFK-SJU)?
If your travel date is flexible, consider travelling on Tuesday. Avoid Wednesday, as this is the most expensive day to book a flight.
How long would it take to travel between New York and San Juan (JFK-SJU) by plane?
It takes 3h 42m to reach the destination without any stop.
While traveling from New York to San Juan (JFK-SJU), which airports will I use?
While flying from New York, you will be using John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK), and you will be arriving at Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) in San Juan.
Is San Juan safe?
Yes, the city is pretty safe for tourists.
What is the transportation method from the airport to downtown San Juan?
Taxi is the most convenient and popular mode of transport in San Juan. You can get a taxi outside the terminal to go to the main city.
Airports Near New York
- Downtown Manhattan Heliport (JRB)
- East 34th Street Heliport (TSS)
- LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
- Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
- John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Airports Near San Juan
- Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG)
- Humacao Airport (HUC)
Flights from New York
- Flights from New York to Mayaguez – NYC to MAZ
- Flights from New York to Ponce – NYC to PSE
- Flights from New York to Culebra – NYC to CPX
- Flights from New York to Aguadilla
- Flights from New York to Vieques – NYC to VQS
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- ORF to SJU
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- Flights from Newburgh to San Juan – SWF to SJU
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Halloween 2018 at MSJ in pictures
Updated: Nov 2, 2018
MSJ students participated in the 2018 Rutland Halloween Parade by creating a float with a Disney theme and with a marching band performance.
Students spent many hours to create the float and practice their performance. A big thank you goes out to Mr. Washburn for being our parade champion again this year and hats off to Mr. Peppard for putting together a great show!
Congratulations to all for a job well-done.


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Holiday Inn Suva is an oasis of calm within a 5 minute walk of the city’s business district. It offers lush tropical grounds, an outdoor pool with sun terrace, and ocean views.
Score from 49 reviews Very good
The Novotel Suva Lami Bay is located right by the sea and only 15 minutes from the center of Suva. This international hotel offers ocean view rooms, a day spa and traditional Fijian hospitality.
Score from 114 reviews Good
Offering 2 restaurants and free WiFi in public areas, Southern Cross Hotel is just 5 minutes' walk from Suva's city centre. Guests enjoy free breakfast. All accommodation boasts a balcony.
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Located on the edge of Suva city centre, City Private Hotel Fiji features a 24-hour front desk. All rooms include ceiling fans and access to shared kitchen facilities.
Score from 81 reviews Good
Friendly staff and the food/drinks.
Cost of the internet is too high.
staff were very friendly and helpful very clean and comfortable
air conditioners were unreliable (though they tried to fix them whenever asked) dinner menu a bit pricey conference / meeting we were in had no windows and a bit mildew smelling
its everything is fine thx all stuff
The friendly staff were very accommodating to our needs, and the food was lovely and reasonable. The security was excellent, and friendly
Having to relocate due to the air-con not working probably. Including one of the channels i.e. Fiji One, which stated would be program on the TV, however was unable to view it
close to town
aircon didn't work; clock alarm went of at 1am - couldn't be switched off; didn't put through wake up call on morning of departure; no-one at desk to check-out so delayed getting to airport - flight had closed......
Poor quality fixtures in room Exorbitant cost of Internet No breakfast included in 8 day stay! Unreasonably priced
Chef catered for gluten free needs very well
The warmth, friendliness, helpfulness and overall efficiency of the hotel staff in all areas made this one of the most memorable hotel stays that I have experienced [and I have stayed in hotels all over the world!], notwithstanding the fact that I was without my luggage for four days! The wonderful staff at reception were unrelenting in their calls to the airline regarding my missing bag and, when it finally reached Suva after an inexplicable detour to Port au Prince, brought it to my room with the most beautiful smiles dressing their faces!
Nothing at all!
Staffs are very frendly.
There is no bath-tab in the room.
the TV was not working properly
Really great staff !
A few things broken etc.
Good restaurant and bar. Good security. Good allround package.
Clean tidy Nice Staff.
Position of Hotel. The way the manager dealt with my complaint She upgraded my room and organised room service for me when she heard my complaint
Couldn't find my booking but as I had email confirmation they eventually found it . No Room Service or Reataurant available due to large function being held .I had a 9 yr old with me so was not prepared to walk out late in Suva to find a Restaurant , very bad for a 4 * hotel which had advertised having such .
The friendliness of all staff
The 3% charge added to any bill paid by credit or debit card. The towel shortage
staff do not know how to charge customer coming from overseas and when to debit customer account whilst customer is still in fiji debit of your stay is charged to account
customer service at the front desk because when l raised the question why was charged he said it will be sorted b4 l leave but nothing happen now back in nz trying to sort out from here
We had an electrical shorting on the air conditioner in the room we were assigned to and our room was filled with burnt smoke. The staff handled the situation in a professional manner and moved us to another available room.
Nothing to point
staff were helpful and friendly and proximity to town.
Very friendly staff, engaging and happy to help.Great location to both downtown Suva and the surrounding suburbs.
The rooms need an upgrade,
The staff were helpful. However the room was clean n well set up, excellent view over suva city.
Check out was a shocker. Waited more than 40 minutes but eventually had to leave without the invoices. Front office staff obviously need additional training.


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At the University of Oslo, we are now half-way through our very first MOOC: What Works: Promising Practices in International Development , a six week course created by the Centre on Development and the Environment (SUM) in partnership with faculty at the Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law at Stanford. So it was perhaps a bit premature of me to attend a panel session on Open Educational Resources for MOOCs, but the theme was interesting.
It makes sense to use OERs in MOOC courses, you want the course material to be as “open” and accessible as the course itself, but, as librarian Gene R. Springs could tell us, things are not that straightforward. He registered for 114 MOOCS available from the Coursera platform to find out how much of the course material was really “open” and in accordance with David Wiley’s 5 r’s: an OER is considered open if you are able to:
the content. As it turned out, only 22 of the 114 courses had material that could be considered “free only”, while the remaining courses contained material that to some extent had to be paid for.
At the University of Mississippi, reference librarian Brian Young had followed and surveyed a group of teachers in their work to find OERs for a course instead of using traditionally sourced material. His findings were consistent with Springs’ in that there was a lack of awareness among the faculty about the accessibility of material – e.g. they put ebooks on the syllabus with single or three-user licenses, making it difficult for the whole class to access a text simultaneously.
The faculty also found it daunting to stray from their ingrained practices to find online materials instead of using tried-and-true texbooks.
So what does this low adoption of OERs and OA content mean for librarians? According to Young, one of the lessons learned from the survey was the need to better market existing library-licensed and purchased resources. Springs concluded that “MOOCs and OERs require more education”, and that our efforts to educate our teaching faculty in how to find and use OERs has to be intensified – by being “Open Access advocates on our campuses and with our own research”. Hm.

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The plight of David Preece shows HMRC’s capacity for maladministration and lack of judgment, says ICAS Director of Taxation Derek Allen.
The following contains
Derek Allen’s personal views and does not necessarily represent the views of ICAS.
To listen to Derek’s weekly tax podcast, click here.
Millions of taxpayers rely on HMRC to get their tax affairs
right. Sadly, HMRC are all too often
responsible for errors which cause unnecessary work. The worry is that in such a complex tax
system, the scope for error is considerable.
The following case illustrates that HMRC can lack judgment
and compound their mistakes.
As you read it, place it in context that Mr Preece lost his
job, sought HMRC’s help, became entitled to the additional personal allowances
which are age-related and was invited by HMRC to claim these by completing a
tax return, which he did very quickly after being notified.
The difference between what is right and wrong is
clear. HMRC failed to deliver an
acceptable service in this case and I can only speculate about how a case like
this ever managed to get through to a tribunal.
It must be clear to any reasonable person that HMRC were guilty of gross
and repeated maladministration.
In David Preece v R & C  UKFTT 192 the issue was
whether a £100 penalty for a late self-assessment return could be
collected. When you read what follows, I
suspect that, like me, you will be amazed at the lack of judgment demonstrated
by HMRC. The taxpayer succeeded in his
appeal against the £100 penalty but at what cost?
HMRC made mistake after mistake but the Tribunal ruled that
it has no jurisdiction to consider complaints about HMRC’s administrative
failings. Anne Redston, the presiding
member at the First-tier Tribunal did give guidance as to how Mr Preece could
pursue his complaint but really HMRC should hang its head in shame at this
particular case which it lost and the penalty for a late self-assessment tax
return was not due.
The following are the facts:
- Mr Preece was made redundant at the end of March
2008 and he asked HMRC to check whether his employer had deducted the correct
tax from his redundancy pay as he felt he had paid too much.
- HMRC sent a P800 tax calculation which said that
Mr Preece owed HMRC £2,037.56.
- Mr Preece asked to repay this sum over a two
year period by adjustment to his tax code accepting HMRC’s calculation. However, late in January 2011 Mr Preece
received a letter from HMRC demanding payment of the £2,037.56 by 25 February
2011. He wrote saying that he was
worried and upset by this letter because he had been told that the underpayment
was to be collected using his coding notice.
- HMRC treated this letter as a complaint and
after reviewing the file recognised that far from owing HMRC anything he had
overpaid his tax in 2008/09 and was in fact owed £1,836.57 by HMRC. The review also indicated that by 2009/10 Mr
Preece might have become entitled to age-related personal allowances and asked
him to complete a 2009/10 tax return, which would be sent to him.
- Early in April 2011 Mr Preece received a
self-assessment return for 2010/11 which he submitted online promptly. By June 2011 Mr Preece had received a penalty
notice for £100 for his failure to submit a 2009/10 self-assessment tax
return. He explained he had never
received that return.
The Tribunal ruled that on the balance of probabilities HMRC
issued the wrong paper return for 2010/11 instead of the return they wished,
which was for 2009/10, but if this were wrong, the Interpretation Act section 7
deems a return to be delivered unless there is evidence that it has not been.
Mr Preece’s evidence showed him to be a transparently honest
person who dealt promptly with communication with HMRC and consistently tried
to pay the right amount of tax.
Accordingly, his rebuttal that he had not received the notice for 2009/10
applies and the notice was therefore never validly served. The penalty notice is therefore not valid and
the appeal succeeds.
Unfortunately, the Tribunal does not have jurisdiction to
deal with HMRC’s maladministration. It
really is shameful that HMRC sought over £2,000 additional income in error when
in fact he was due a refund.
Anne Redston observed at paragraph 47:
“… it is surprising that HMRC were not able to come
to this conclusion themselves: this would have avoided the further stress
placed on Mr Preece by the appeal, review and Tribunal processes”.
Although she did not have any jurisdiction over complaints,
she did advise Mr Preece how to pursue a complaint for compensation to the
Adjudicator and provided a link on the HMRC website to this.
Full details of the ruling are available to view here.
This case, and other taxation matters are covered in ICAS
Director of Tax Derek Allen’s weekly tax podcast, which you can listen to here.


BERLIN, Germany - Vivavelo congress invites the industry to take part in this national trade event from February 22 – 23, 2010 in Berlin. Renowned politicians are involved in the program to draw more attention the economic significance of the bicycle industry.
Vivavelo is a new national trade event in the bicycle calendar. The congress will take place in Berlin on February 22 - 23, 2010. The event is sponsored by numerous bicycle companies and other organizations related to cycling. The initiator VSF and the Federal Trade Guild Association appear as supporters on a good-will basis. The organization committee expects around 250 visitors to participate in the congress, 40% from the bike industry, 40% retailers, 10% media and 10% politicians. Professor Dr. Dr. Klaus Töpfer, who was awarded the “bicycle friendliest personality“ in 2009, will speak the welcome note.
Sustainable concepts for bicycles and cycling infrastructure are in the main focus of the two-day congress. People re-conquer their cities from a car-dominated traffic policy, and the Lifestyle of Health and Sustainability (LoHaS) shows to an increasing extend that health is in everybody’s own responsibility, so is stability of nature and the sustainability of ambitious developments, describes Mr Töpfer the guiding theme.
Especially interesting products will be presented in “innovation islands“. With the background of the bicycle being a significant but often underestimated part of Germany’s economy, a major goal of the congress organizers is to largely integrate political representatives into the congress program. In order to clearly communicate the interests of the bicycle branch towards politics and society, the results of the congress will be summarized in a final communique, which will be approved by a committee and be published through the media as vivavelo message.
A highlight of the event will be the award ceremony during which the “VSF Ethikpreis 2010“ will be awarded to the winners: Two companies from the bicycle industry who engaged themselves in an outstanding social and ethical manner.
For program and registration please go to: www.vivavelo.org


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Were Ty Segall to start his entire career over again, he might not do it under the name Ty Segall. It’s a bit late for that now, well over a decade since he emerged as the princeling of San Francisco’s garage rock revival. Back then, he was a college student in a city vibrating with […]
Bikini Kill have expanded their 2024 tour dates with a newly-announced run of shows in North America. The riot grrrl legends will kick off their 2024 tour dates in Mexico City on March 3rd, making stops across South America and Europe before returning to the United States with a show in Los Angeles on August […]
Bikini Kill have announced a new round of North American tour dates for 2024. The outing follows their March shows in Mexico and South America and a tour of Europe and the UK in June, beginning in Los Angeles on August 15 and running through September 11 in Baltimore. See all dates below.
Bikini Kill, ‘Rebel Girl’ “When she talks, I hear the revolution/In her hips, there’s revolution,” Kathleen Hanna announced on “Rebel Girl,” the Nineties riot-grrrl battle cry that has come to be revered as perhaps the greatest feminist punk anthem of all time. The song is so potent the band recorded and released it three different times, […]
While the sonic tones and textures on the album evoke certain classic staples of Americana, soul and rock and roll, Cornelius’ lyrics anchor the songs to a deeply personal place. Described by Pitchfork as “funny, self-effacing, and honest” she sings of a miscarriage, a messy romantic affair, and the frustrations that come with having a […]
Today, New Zealand-raised, Los Angeles-based artist Jess Cornelius announces her sophomore album CARE/TAKING, out June 14th via her new label Tender Loving Empire Records, and a North American tour. In conjunction, she presents the album’s lead single/video, “People Move On.” Cornelius writes arresting songs that capture the disorientation and endless possibilities of being in flux. On CARE/TAKING, she sings of personal upheaval with striking lucidity and emotional […]
A new album from Ty Segall during any 12-month period once seemed like a certainty. The psych/garage singer/songwriter has probably forgotten about more songs he’s written than most of us could ever hope to commit to tape, and with a standard of quality that’s hovered reliably between kickass and raucously fun. He released 10 of […]
The 15th solo album from the prolific songwriter is epic, indeed. Its sprawling 15-track mosaic includes plenty of recognizable chunks from Segall’s usual musical touchstones (guitar psychedelia, garage rock, early-’70s glam and prog) which he keeps finding arresting new ways to mix, match, and juxtapose. With the exception of the heavy-riffing “Move,” which was recorded […]
If you believe in everything having a natural ebb and flow, then you probably think that an artist’s creative output has at least one dud. Out of all the great things someone can do, there’s always an instance of something being mediocre or subpar. It’s part of the deal when it comes to forging an […]
Just when you thought you knew everything about the modern renaissance man Ty Segall, he released a new album. Segall’s imaginative world of psychedelic garage rock seems to make a hyperbolized impression of itself on Three Bells, the monstrous new LP. Imagine walking into a carnival on another planet, colors unrecognizable to the human eye […]
One of our most prolific and seemingly tireless songwriters, Ty Segall has never shied away from trying something new. On his latest album Three Bells, the Laguna Beach, California musician draws on some of his favourite, lasting influences — psych rock, folk, heavy metal — and twists them to produce one of his most conceptual […]
Kudos to Ty Segall, who won the internet today by releasing the video and tune “My Best Friend.” Since 2008, Ty Segall has played out his hunger to be free through a dozen solo LPs, a variety of collaborative projects, and a rippling eclecticism of songs, sounds and production, all conversing from album to album in a […]
After sharing the songs “Void” and “Eggman,” Ty Segall announced his new album Three Bells in November and unveiled “My Room.” Today, just a few weeks before the LP’s release, he’s unleashing the wholesome final single “My Best Friend” with an adorable music video.
Do you like dogs? So does Ty Segall and the video for his new single “My Best Friend” features his adorable dachshunds, Fanny and Herman. The song’s a keeper, too, and downright poppy. New album Three Bells is out January 26 via Drag City.
“For a good two hours a pit swirled in the center of the room like a sweaty maelstrom of pent up youthful energy while Memo PST — playing only their second show got things going with a tight and ripping set”
10. Bikini Kill, Franklin Music Hall, April 7 — I waited almost 30 years for this one. The riot-grrl pioneers led by Kathleen Hanna’s previous show in Philadelphia was on the rooftop of a Drexel parking garage in 1994. The influential band whose “Revolution Girl Style Now!” call to action still resonates didn’t disappoint with a […]
Mac DeMarco’s new album may be entirely instrumental (and based on different cities he’s visited) but even still, “Vancouver 2“ has a melancholy sound about it that’ll let you catch a sad vibe without having to listen to lyrics.
This prolific garage-rocker is easy to take for granted. With the exception of Robert Pollard, nobody in indie rock puts out more music. At some point, it becomes impossible to keep up with the output, though Segall’s batting average for putting out quality material remains admirable. His next album, Three Bells, drops January 26.
SAN FRANCISCO — One of the most gifted songwriters and musicians to emerge from the San Francisco garage-rock scene during the late 2000s, Ty Segall plays a rare solo acoustic show at the Sebastiani Theatre in Sonoma on Dec. 1st.
Yesterday (November 7), King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard took to social media to announce the upcoming 2024 tour, which will see the six-piece perform 58 concerts across South America, Europe and North America, beginning in March and ending in November
Taken from the prolific songwriter’s proggy new album Three Bells (due January 2024), My Room offers a sort of warped, spiritual counterpart to Brian Wilson’s ode to the comfort and safety of your inner sanctum. Here Segall’s electric guitar is left knocking on the door of his room – an increasingly invasive presence that tries to pierce its way through […]


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