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The Last Stand of La Luna Sangre
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The most physically demanding series in the careers of Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla will come to an end this week.
After 185 episodes, 'La Luna Sangre' officially closes its curtain Friday night. The third series in the 'Lobo' trilogy, 'La Luna Sangre' saw Kathryn and Daniel (as Malia and Tristan respectively) grow up from being mere mortals to full-fledged vampires while enduring some of the toughest challenges that proved their worth.
But KathNiel was not the only main attraction. The series also marked a comeback of sorts for Richard Gutierrez, who as the villainous Sandrino, tried to convince Malia to join the dark side.
The original duo of 'Imortal' in Angel Locsin and John Lloyd Cruz likewise made a cameo earlier on as Lia and Mateo respectively, though Angel returned midway through the series as Jacintha. The duo's presence helped connect the story of 'La Luna Sangre' to its predecessor.
Throughout its lengthy run, 'La Luna Sangre' provided an avenue for new talent to shine. The series would mark the acting debut of another rising love team in MayWard (Maymay Entrata and Edward Barber), as well as former 'Pinoy Boyband Superstar' participant Tony Labrusca.
Not to be outdone are industry veterans who were also part of 'La Luna Sangre', namely Randy Santiago, Gelli de Belen, Maricar Reyes and Albert Martinez. Overall, an estimate of over 50 actors, whether in a supporting or cameo role, were included in 'La Luna Sangre'.
As far as its performance is concerned, 'La Luna Sangre' far and away made a huge impression. The series constantly earned ratings in the 30s while it dispatched its GMA rivals in 'My Love from the Star', 'Mulawin vs. Ravena', 'Alyas Robin Hood' season 2 and 'Kambal Karibal'.
That said, the high ratings and the long run of 'La Luna Sangre' are further proof of KathNiel's wide commercial appeal. But more than just KathNiel's brilliance is the fact that both Angel Locsin and Richard Gutierrez rekindled some huge memories of past GMA projects, albeit not as a love team of years past.
It will be an interesting final five episodes for this thrilling ABS-CBN primetime series. Best of luck to 'La Luna Sangre' on making its last stand.
New Season of Pilipinas Got Talent Premieres This Weekend
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Another season of 'Pilipinas Got Talent' awaits.
Now on its sixth season, 'Pilipinas Got Talent' will once again welcome some of the Philippines' most unique and breathtaking talents. Whether they can sing, dance or perform spectacular and unusual feats of strength and skill, 'Pilipinas Got Talent' has them all covered.
Joining in the fun are hosts Billy Crawford and Toni Gonzaga, along with judges Freddie Garcia, Angel Locsin, Robin Padilla and Vice Ganda. Also making its return will be the coveted Golden Buzzer, which will now be used by the hosts as well as the judges to determine which acts will make it straight to the semifinals.
Live auditions for 'Pilipinas Got Talent' are currently underway, with the Visayas and Mindanao auditions already finished last month. For its opening salvo this weekend, the Metro Manila auditions will be showcased where the judges evaluate the area's aspirants.
Last season's 'Pilipinas Got Talent' saw Power Duo emerge as champion, marking the first time in the show's history that a non-singer won the competition. It also proved that 'Pilipinas Got Talent' is more than just a typical sing and dance show, but rather a series in which all unique talents of various fields are given a chance to shine.
If last season was of any indication, then the upcoming sixth season of 'Pilipinas Got Talent' should expect more of the same, if not better. That said, it will be interesting to see how this year's cast will hold their own in front of both the judges and viewers.
Of course, if anyone performs exceptionally well, then the Golden Buzzer will serve as their ultimate ticket to the highest level of competition. With that, good luck to all the up-and-coming acts who will grace the 'Pilipinas Got Talent' stage.
'Pilipinas Got Talent' season 6 airs every Saturday at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday at 7:30 p.m. on ABS-CBN.
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FTT Year 2017 in Review: The Hot or Not Stories That Define the Year in Media (Part I)
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Another year is about to end. But before the calendar flips to 2018, here is a look back at the year that was in television and radio. This article looks back at some of the Hot or Not moments that define the Philippine media this year.
Here is Part I of the four-part series. These stories are arranged in no particular order.
HOT: La Luna Sangre
The tandem of Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla returned to ABS-CBN Primetime Bida in June to star in 'La Luna Sangre', which also starred Angel Locsin (initially in a special participatory role as Lia before returning full-time as Jacintha) and another comebacking star in Richard Gutierrez. The series became an immediate hit scoring well over 30% in the nationwide ratings.
The success of 'La Luna Sangre' also revitalized the third slot of Primetime Bida following the lukewarm reception of predecessors 'Magpahanggang Wakas', 'A Love to Last' and 'My Dear Heart'. But while KathNiel did not lose their magic upon returning to the small screen, the same cannot be said for another popular love team.
NOT: AlDub and More
Good news: AlDub did not need to face KathNiel as 'Destined to Be Yours' ended weeks before 'La Luna Sangre' premiered. Bad news: 63 episodes is more than enough to justify the lack of success of 'Destined to Be Yours', the first primetime series to star Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza together.
Things only got worse for the duo from that point on. In late November, Maine revealed on social media that she and Alden are only friends in real life and that she 'deserves all the hate in the world' for being a 'coward' and a 'selfish little brat'.
Perhaps the pressure and the expectations are starting to take its toll on Maine. Much like her harrowing portrayal of a depressed workaholic in the 'Eat Bulaga' made-for-TV film 'Love Is…', somebody should help her overcome these stresses.
HOT: Ika-6 na Utos and Afternoon Prime
'Ika-6 na Utos' premiered late last year to lukewarm reviews. But thanks to some campy moments that elicit plenty of laughter from its viewers, 'Ika-6 na Utos' became unexpectedly popular, so much so that GMA decided to add Saturday episodes starting in April to capitalize on its success.
The series also boosted the fortunes of Afternoon Prime which had been left for dead earlier in the year. By August, succeeding dramas 'Impostora' and 'Haplos' were winning over their ABS-CBN counterparts thanks in large part to 'Ika-6 na Utos'.
NOT: The Entire Kapamilya Gold Post-Doble Kara
Led by back-to-back 'kabitseryes' in 'Pusong Ligaw' and 'The Better Half', Kapamilya Gold lost ground to Afternoon Prime that by the late third quarter of 2017, it was the latter that stood tall. Not even 'The Greatest Love"s critically-acclaimed run saved the block from its sudden fall from grace.
The end of 'Doble Kara"s year-long run in February foreshadowed a decline in Kapamilya Gold's performance. Soon after, Afternoon Prime closed the gap and overtook Kapamilya Gold in the ratings for the rest of the year, much to the dismay of Kapamilya viewers everywhere.
HOT: Wildflower
Also in February, 'Wildflower' premiered on Primetime Bida's pre-newscast slot. It didn't take long for the series to make an impact as it constantly registered ratings of over 20 to 25%, putting it among the top five programs in the country.
The success of 'Wildflower' also spawned numerous memes on social media, some of which depict the various confrontations between Ivy/Lily (Maja Salvador) and Emilia (Aiko Melendez). With that kind of impact, 'Wildflower' truly turned viewers' heads upside down whenever these two go at it.
NOT: Kapamilya Game Shows
The slogan 'In the Service of the Filipino' does not apply to ABS-CBN game shows. That said, 'Minute to Win It', 'Family Feud' and 'Bet on Your Baby' continued to alienate audiences by utilizing celebrities more often than ordinary people throughout their runs this year.
Luckily all three shows' seasons came to an end this year: 'Minute to Win It' in February, 'Family Feud' in May and 'Bet on Your Baby' in September. Perhaps ABS-CBN should stop producing game shows and defer these to 'It's Showtime' since they do not even have a clue how to utilize the power of the viewing public.
Part II of this four-part series is coming up tomorrow. Stay tuned.
Kambal Karibal Starts Tonight, Seeks to Topple La Luna Sangre
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KathNiel, meet BiGuel.
It seems like nothing can stop ABS-CBN's 'La Luna Sangre'. After all, since it premiered last June it became the second most-watched teleserye in the Philippines behind only 'Ang Probinsyano'.
Three times GMA has tried to curb the dominance of 'La Luna Sangre', and three times they miserably failed. After striking out with 'My Love from the Star', 'Mulawin vs. Ravena' and 'Alyas Robin Hood' season 2, they decided to go fire with fire by going with a supernatural theme and a love team.
Their response is a teleserye titled 'Kambal Karibal', starring Bianca Umali and Miguel Tanfelix. In the series, twin sisters Crisanta and Criselda (Bianca) battle for the love of both her family and Diego (Miguel), with the already dead Criselda consumed by Crisanta's increasing affection for Diego and her mother.
The story begins with the death of Criselda from a rare disease, leaving her spirit behind that only appears to Crisanta. But after Crisanta gains the favor of Diego and her mother, Criselda decides to inhabit another person's body in an attempt to stop Crisanta from getting the love that she deserves.
'Kambal Karibal' also stars Jean Garcia, Marvin Agustin, Alfred Vargas, Carmina Villarroel, Gloria Romero, Christopher De Leon, Jeric Gonzales, Pauline Mendoza, Rafa Siguion Reyna, Sheree, Racquel Montessa, and Kyline Alcantara. Katrina Halili and Gardo Versoza will also play special roles in the series.
If 'La Luna Sangre"s ratings of over 30% and a disparity of over 15% are any indication, then 'Kambal Karibal' is in for a rude awakening. The powerhouse cast of 'La Luna Sangre', led by Kathryn Bernardo, Daniel Padilla and Kapuso castoffs Angel Locsin and Richard Gutierrez, continues to wreak havoc, and it will be very difficult for BiGuel to overcome KathNiel.
Nevertheless, the battle between 'La Luna Sangre' and 'Kambal Karibal' should be an interesting one. Not only will this be a competition between love teams, it will also be a fight between vengeful vampires and possessed spirits.
Directed by Don Michael Perez, 'Kambal Karibal' airs weeknights after 'Super Ma'am' on GMA Telebabad.
Curtains Close on Mulawin vs. Ravena
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'Mulawin vs. Ravena' will air its final episode this Friday, concluding a brief 85-episode run. (Photo courtesy of GMA Network)
Who would have thought this will end so soon.
After 85 episodes and a timeslot change, the end is drawing near for the GMA fantaserye 'Mulawin vs. Ravena'. The series that began as a follow-up to the successful (as far as GMA is concerned) fantaserye 'Encantadia' had high expectations from the start, only to fizzle amid intense competition from ABS-CBN's 'Ang Probinsyano' and 'La Luna Sangre'.
'Mulawin vs. Ravena' was the sequel to the highly successful mid-2000s fantaserye 'Mulawin'. The series was headlined by Dennis Trillo, Heart Evangelista, Carla Abellana, Tom Rodriguez, Lovi Poe and Regine Velasquez among others.
First aired on May 22, 'Mulawin vs. Ravena' was initially pitted against the long-running ABS-CBN action series 'Ang Probinsyano'. But while 'Mulawin vs. Ravena' gained a substantial audience, it was not enough to withstand the dominance of Cardo (Coco Martin) and company.
On August 14, GMA made a bold move by moving 'Mulawin vs. Ravena' to the second slot in exchange for the second season of 'Alyas Robin Hood'. This meant new competition for the former as it went up against 'La Luna Sangre', which ironically featured former 'Mulawin' lead stars Richard Gutierrez and Angel Locsin.
GMA even went as far as bringing some of the Sang'gres of 'Encantadia' to 'Mulawin vs. Ravena', thus connecting the two series together. But not even the presence of Pirena (Glaiza de Castro) and Lira (Mikee Quintos) saved the series, and as a result, GMA decided to end 'Mulawin vs. Ravena' following its final episode this Friday.
Considering GMA's high standards for their fantaseryes, it was disappointing to see 'Mulawin vs. Ravena' run for only a short period of time. After all, production of such series is not easy to begin with as logistics, finances, props, talents and special effects factor in alongside overall performance.
Still, for the viewers who have tuned in to 'Mulawin vs. Ravena' from the beginning, the story was not that bad. GMA may have had its shortcomings, but at least they gave their 100% effort in bringing the tale of 'Mulawin vs. Ravena' to life.
Come this Friday, it will be one last stand for the Mulawin and the Ravena tribes. It may not be a graceful exit, but as far as 'Mulawin vs. Ravena' is concerned, it will be one hell of an ending.
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La Luna Sangre, Third in the Lobo Franchise, Premieres Monday
June 16, 2017 ralphierceABS-CBN, ABS-CBN new programs, ABS-CBN new shows, ABS-CBN new teleseryes, ABS-CBN Primetime Bida, ABS-CBN upcoming programs, ABS-CBN upcoming shows, ABS-CBN upcoming teleseryes, Ang Probinsyano, Ang Probinsyano ABS-CBN, Angel Locsin, Bryan Santos, Cathy Garcia-Molina, Daniel Padilla, Desiree del Valle, Dino Imperial, FPJ's Ang Probinsyano, FPJ's Ang Probinsyano ABS-CBN, Gelli de Belen, Imortal, Imortal ABS-CBN, Ina Raymundo, John Lloyd Cruz, Joross Gamboa, KathNiel, Kathryn Bernardo, La Luna Sangre, La Luna Sangre ABS-CBN, La Luna Sangre debut, La Luna Sangre debut episode, La Luna Sangre debut week, La Luna Sangre first episode, La Luna Sangre first week, La Luna Sangre maiden episode, La Luna Sangre maiden week, La Luna Sangre opening episode, La Luna Sangre opening week, La Luna Sangre pilot, La Luna Sangre pilot episode, La Luna Sangre pilot week, La Luna Sangre premiere, La Luna Sangre premiere episode, La Luna Sangre premiere week, Lobo, Lobo ABS-CBN, Lobo franchise, Lobo franchise ABS-CBN, Mike Agassi, Niña Dolino, Nikki Valdez, Primetime Bida, Randy Santiago, Richard Gutierrez, Star Creatives, Sue Ramirez, Tony Labrusca Leave a comment
The third series in the 'Lobo' franchise is about to unfold.
Starting Monday, the popular tandem of Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla will grace the small screen anew in 'La Luna Sangre', the third installment in a saga that began with 'Lobo' and continued with 'Imortal'. The new series, which will be set in the world of werewolves and vampires, will also have Angel Locsin and John Lloyd Cruz playing special roles.
Picking up from where 'Imortal' left off, 'La Luna Sangre' begins with the former's lead characters Lia (Angel) and Mateo (John Lloyd) now living a simple life as mortal beings. During their transition to normalcy, they raised a daughter named Maila (Kathryn).
Unknown to them, a prophecy called "La Luna Sangre" is about to haunt them. The prophecy says that "the child of the most powerful vampire and the chosen wolf will end the evilness of the vampire imprinted with the cursed ink".
Shortly after raising Maila, a vampire named Sandrino (Richard Gutierrez) arrived in an attempt to kill Lia and Mateo, and in the process turn Maila over to the dark side. Try as they might, Lia and Mateo have no more powers to save them, and in the end, Maila was orphaned to Sandrino's world in hopes of fulfilling the prophecy.
But after turning 21, it turns out Maila was still a mortal woman, and she decided to leave the dark side in order to resume her normal life. There, she met and befriended Tristan (Daniel), a young man who seeks to kill one of the vampires that killed his father.
As the story goes along, Maila's thoughts will be conflicted between vampire hunter Tristan and the dark world she left behind. That said, expect 'La Luna Sangre' to encounter some twists and turns in this haunting struggle between immortality and justice.
The supporting cast of 'La Luna Sangre' will include the likes of Randy Santiago, Gelli de Belen, Desiree del Valle, Niña Dolino, Dino Imperial, Bryan Santos, Ina Raymundo, Nikki Valdez, Mike Agassi, Joross Gamboa, Tony Labrusca and Sue Ramirez. It will be directed by Cathy Garcia Molina and produced by Star Creatives.
If the previous small screen success of KathNiel (and of Cathy Garcia Molina) is any indication, then expect 'La Luna Sangre' to enjoy a similar path. Still, it will not be easy to follow a pair of popular predecessors in 'Lobo' and 'Imortal', so let's see how this upcoming series will unfold in front of millions of viewers.
'La Luna Sangre' airs weeknights after 'Ang Probinsyano' on ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida.


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Hailing from the Valley of the Sun Matt grew up in Mesa Arizona before attending Brigham Young University – Idaho where he met his now wife and earned his degree in Business Management. After taking a one year break to work and watch kids at home, he went on to attend ATP flight school in Charlotte North Carolina where he earned his CFI CFII and MEI. Looking to move closer to family Matt joined Gulf Coast Aviation in February 2020. Anytime he's not flying he's hanging out with his family playing games, going to the park, and eating any good food they can come across.
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Mohamad was born and raised in the countryside of southern Lebanon. He started his aviation career in 2010 at the age of 17 and graduated in 2012 with a degree in aviation from the Royal Jordanian Air Academy in Amman, Jordan. Mohamad then went back to Beirut and worked as a Safety Officer at the Aeroclub of Lebanon. He moved to New Orleans in August 2015 where he received his CFI, CFII, and MEI certificates. He joined the Gulf Coast Aviation team in May 2019 where he takes pride in his students' progress and plays a positive role in the aviation community of New Orleans.
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Originally hailing from Canada, Josh grew up in Toronto, Dallas, and Los Angeles before attending Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Arizona, graduating with a degree in Aerospace Engineering in 2007. After attending Navy Officer Candidate School in Pensacola, Josh was commissioned as an Ensign in the Navy and began flight training. Earning his wings in 2009, Josh was assigned to fly the MH-60S helicopter in Guam, deploying to the Pacific aboard various ships and later in Iraq flying MEDEVAC missions, as well as effecting search and rescue missions on Guam between deployments. After Guam, Josh moved to Oklahoma as an exchange instructor pilot with the Air Force teaching primary US and Foreign military students in the mighty T-6A Texan II trainer. Additionally he earned a Masters degree in Aviation Safety and Human Factors with Embry-Riddle Worldwide during this tour. After a non-flying tour aboard ship, Josh joined the Navy reserves and was assigned here to New Orleans where he flies the C-130T full time. Josh has a true passion for all aspects of aviation and aviation safety and with various certificates ranging from a ATP-AMEL, C-ASEL, CFI, CFII, CFI-H, CFII-H, and MEI, and an extensive background in various parts of military aviation, he can certainly help you reach whatever aviation goals you may have!
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Rebecca moved from Lafayette, LA, where she lived for 11 years, to return to college for a Business Administration degree at University of New Orleans. She was hired as an office assistant for Gulf Coast Aviation in March 2018. She has grown to love aviation and our flight school during her time here. She now lives in Metairie while attending school at UNO. When she's not working, she enjoys exploring, travelling, and being an avid dog lover.
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Howie hails from Niagara Falls, NY though he grew up mostly in Nashville, TN. He made the trek to New Orleans to attend Naval ROTC at Tulane University and earn his commission in the Navy. After graduating in 2006 with a degree in Computer Science, he moved to Pensacola, FL to begin flight training. He earned his wings in 2008 and moved to San Diego, CA to fly the MH-60S. On that tour, he deployed twice to Iraq and Kuwait to fly MEDEVAC during both Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn. When his time in San Diego was complete, he moved to Lakehurst, NJ to become the Airport Manager of Maxfield Field (KNEL) in charge of all aspects of the airfield to include Line Operations, Air Traffic Control, and Ground Electronics while earning his Aviation Master of Business Administration degree from Embry Riddle. Upon completion of his time in NJ, the Navy transferred him to Okinawa, Japan. Over three years in Okinawa, Howie was responsible for military airspace throughout Asia and Australia. After his rewarding time in Okinawa, Howie decided to give civilian life a try and moved back to New Orleans to become the Airport Manager and Assistant Airport Director here at the Lakefront Airport! After a couple of years at the airport, the call of the cockpit became too strong. Howie earned his CFI and began working for Gulf Coast Aviation in July 2019 then became the General Manager in March 2020. In his free time, Howie and his wife Jacquelyne enjoy traveling the world. When they aren't traveling, they can be seen absorbing as much New Orleans culture as possible, to include as many Tulane sporting events as time allows!
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A New Orleans native, Alex has been at Lakefront Airport for 5 years. In 2010 Alex attended Virginia Tech where he eventually graduated with a degree in engineering. In 2014 he started work as an airport line service technician at Flightline First in order to begin his flight training. Alex is also a former student of Gulf Coast Aviation, getting his instrument rating and single engine commercial through the flight school. Alex began working for the flight school in 2018 and has his commercial (ASEL and AMEL), CFI and CFI-I.
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Nathaniel started flying at a young age and received his Private Pilot Certificate with Gulf Coast Aviation. He completed his flight instructor ratings (CFI and CFII) at the beginning of 2017 and started working at our New Orleans location. He is currently working on his engineering degree at LSU. Going back to school for the 2017 Fall Semester, he helped us open our new Baton Rouge location in September. He also flies for Southern Seaplane for their 135 operation.
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There is a long term need in Australia to raise more tax revenue. If we want to maintain a compassionate society that looks after those who need looking after we need more money to do it. The sick, children, older Australians, people with disabilities and those having difficulty looking after themselves. It is not a budget emergency but we do need to raise more through tax to maintain a compassionate society.
It seems to me that we are looking at taxation from the wrong direction. We fiddle at the bottom instead of looking down from the top. We make incremental changes to existing sources of funds and invent minor areas of tax revenue. We scrape a few million here and a few million there. This is when we actually spend close to $400 billion every year.
Suppose we set some objectives for key tax areas and work out how to achieve those objectives through rules and regulations. Here are four examples.
The government foregoes hundreds of millions in tax revenue because of superannuation tax concessions. Obviously people – particularly on higher incomes – use this to avoid paying tax. The purpose of super is to pay for our retirement.
Surely we can come up with a figure for accumulated super where our comfortable retirement is assured. Anything beyond that is taxed. We can argue about the number, but say we decide that a comfortable income can be generated if the super balance at retirement is $2m. Don't get hung up on the number, as it is just an illustration. What if we made anything in excess of that amount taxable at a normal rate? How about a primary super account that could contain a max of $2m, and anything else go into a secondary account that had tax applied at a rate in line with normal income?
There are lots of ways to structure the taxation regime but you get the picture. Start with an objective and design the system to meet the objective.
Negative gearing is an unproductive tax break. It provides a tax benefit (i.e. less tax collected) to one group, and drives up property prices for another group. Most commentators say it should go. The problem is that if you cut it out, you hurt the people who currently have negatively geared investments.
Once again, start with an objective. That might be to phase out negative gearing over a 5 or 10 year period to the point where it is comparable with other mainstream investment opportunities. You then work out how to do it. Maybe reducing the percentage claimable through negative gearing by 10% to 20% each year. Give people time to extract themselves from negative gearing if they choose.
Trading in shares is not a productive undertaking for a nation. It is just gambling on a massive scale. You buy shares betting they will rise in value or pay you a dividend. You bet on currency movements.
The objective should be to tax these unproductive activities just as a government would tax gambling revenue. Hopefully it would discourage those trades that seek to make a minute profit on minuscule movements in prices. The objective is to make betting on financial trades a taxable activity. Perhaps a 0.5% tax on all financial transactions would discourage day traders and collect a sizable amount of revenue.
We all know that Apple, Microsoft and many more multinational companies avoid paying tax by transferring money to tax havens. Here is a problem screaming out to be addressed through taxation.
If the objective is to make overseas companies pay their fair share of tax, what strategies could the taxation department come up with to address the issue? Maybe a 75% tax on payments made to overseas branches that are not for reasonably costed goods and services delivered. How would it work? Probably highly complex, but once again start with the objective and design the details to achieve the objective.
Surely this is an easier way for governments to sell their story to people. The story is that if you want government to deliver these services, they will cost this amount of money. Governments do not create money, they redistribute it.
To get money, they need to tax people and businesses. Tax people too much and they don't have enough to spend so the economy goes down. Tax business too much and there are not enough jobs so the economy goes down. We need to seek a balance based on fairness.
Areas that are obviously unfair now, need to be addressed. If a government can explain the lack of fairness, and have it understood by people, a broad objective to fix the problem is easier to get support for. Let the bureaucrats work out the details of how it can be done.
The problem with the current budget is that taxation measurements do not address perceived problems. They are just revenue grabs. Was there a problem with too many people going to the doctor when they didn't need to? Was there a problem with, in particularly people under 30, receiving unemployment benefits? Was there a problem with petrol being too cheap? Of course people will object when a tax is imposed where there is no perceived need. Better to find an area that is obviously unfair, set an objective as to how it should be treated, and put that to Australians. That is the only way to get support for taxation increases.


An Ontario court has told a group of doctors that they must refer for MAiD.
A new study claims that 91% of Quebec caregivers agree with MAiD for the demented.
Requests for euthanasia doubled in Quebec in the second half of 2016.


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These are just beautiful, and it is so important to stay centered nowadays. Prayer beads are a great way to do that and to remember the spiritual in daily life. Even if you don't go for a large set like this, a small set or talisman can be a great support. Over 10 years ago I came upon a small book called "A String and A Prayer" by Eleanor Wiley and Maggie Oman Shannon. It was about prayer beads that weren't attached to any religious tradition, called contemporary prayer beads. You chose what they represented yourself, and the book detailed several ways to make them. I was enthralled...I loved all religious prayer beads but had always wanted something of my "own", to reflect the spirit in the landscape and beyond. I started making them and as you can see I still do today. I encourage everyone to find a copy of this book and try making your own! These beads are such good medicine.


Q: How do we decide on a contractor for our project?
A: You should always get at least two or three quotes or estimates from differant contractors for comparison. Always make sure that everyone is pricing the exact same thing, so you can compare one to the other.
Check out their referances on completed jobs, and make sure they carry up to date insurances before work begins. Its usually too late after the work has started and you find out then that they do no not have it.
Q: Do you and your employees carry proper insurances?
A: All of our employees and myself are covered by WCB and our company carries a liability insurance to protect you, the home-owner, while work is being carried out. All of these policies are available to you at anytime.
Q: Can we do our own work to save some money or do we have to hire a contractor?
A: You certainly can do the work yourself if you feel confident enough to take on the project, as long as you have proper permits in place and are aware of local building codes and by-laws. There are certain projects that you should seriously concider not doing yourself, especially if you are not 100% sure that you can complete it properly and safely. Building codes and practices are changing all the time , so it may be a good idea to at least seek advice from a proffessional on any project before you begin on your own. We would be more than happy to help you out the best we can with this at no charge. Advice is free.
Q: Do I need to hire a contractor that is certified in the trade we hire him for?
A: I don,t think you would want to hire an electrician to wire your house that was not certified in his trade, so I wouldn,t suggest hiring any contractor that wasn,t certified. Unfortunately there are just as many non-certified contractors in business today as there are certified. The ones who are not, probably are not aware of all the building codes and practices required to complete most jobs properly. Do not be scared to ask a contractor for his license and certification, after all it is your money, and you want your job to be completed right the first time. If they are licensed, they will be more than happy to show you.
I am a certified Journeyman Red Seal Carpenter and believe in only employing people who take the time to learn the trade, working towards becoming certified, as all of our employees are.
Q: What are the payment methods and how do we set them up?
A: We will outline a payment method with you in the contract thats made up stating at which stages of the project money is due and how much.
During a new house project there are typically 4 to 5 progress payments involved during the course of the project which will be outlined in detail for you. We suggest you contact and make arrangements with your lender concerning these payments, so as not to delay progress once it begins.
Q: We are not familiar with the area where we are looking to move to and build or buy. Who would be able to help us with this?
A: Your local Real Estate Agent would be a start, and if they couldn,t help, give us a call and we can put you in touch with proffessionals in our area that would be sure to help you with finding the perfect home or property for you.
Q: We are thinking about building a new home to upgrade from the one we have, or it is just not big enough for our growing family. We have some ideas of a layout but just unsure of the cost.
Once you have all of this information, compare it to the layout you have and see if this layout works for you or maybe doesn,t work at all.
Q: We have a layout that works for us and some ideas we like, who do we get to do our building plans for us?
A: Some customers prefer to have their plans drawn up by someone they know or were told about previously which is fine. Keep in mind that plans are relitively expensive and are not always budgeted for in the planning process. Changes to plans can cost quite a bit as well before they are finished.
We can do an in-home consultation with you to review your ideas and needs with you and have a rough draft of your plans done for you at no cost. We also have lots of in-house plans for you to look through. Once you decide these are the plans for you, then we can price the complete project for you, so you have an idea of the cost involved. We can also determine with you, if the design and style you choose suites your building lot and location. We then draw you an actual set of working drawings for your project.
Q: What is the cost of these plans?
A: This would depend on the type of plans you have, but typically between $500.00 and $1000.00. Keep in mind that if you decided to use us for your project, there is absolutely no cost for your plans, and any changes you make to them in the planning process is on us and no cost to you.
Q: We are a long distance away and are not going to be able to travel a lot during the planning process to meet in person. Is this going to be a problem?
A: Absolutely not. We do a lot of communication Via internet as well as sending plans to and from during planning via internet. All you need is access to the internet. If you do not have that, priority mail works as well. We are certain we can accommodate just about any situation.
Q: What are the costs involved with changes made during construction and can changes be made after a contract is signed?
A: Changes usually can be made at any point of construction and is quite common. Depending on the change being made, there may or may not be a cost involved. Always consult with the contractor and advise them of any changes you may be considering as soon as you can. At this time we will determine the costs if any and have papers signed by you stating the cost and your approval. This extra cost, if any will be billed to you as an "EXTRA" on your bill. Always try and keep the lines of comminication open between you and your contractor, this helps things go a lot smoother and creates a much better working relationship.
Q: Should we go with the cheapest quote we recieved? After all it's more money in our pocket.
A: Do not simply hire a contractor with the lowest estimate. Examine and breakdown each estimate.
If the contractor's price is considerably lower than other estimates his standard of workmanship may not be up to par with more qualified contractors. Or the contractor may have made a mistake on the price. Weigh all factors-price quote, references, and professionalism before making a decision.
- Look for a proffessional designation.
- Do not hire based on lowest price alone.
- What are the contractor's quality standards?
- Verify and make sure they have proper insurance.
- Are they licensed and certified in the field you are hiring them for?
- Try and use a contractor who is a member of an applicable trade association.
- Be sure the contractor you hire has met these requirements to your satisfaction.
Conclusion: Please feel free to call or send us any questions you may have, it will be our pleasure to hear from you and be of assistance any way we can.


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Home Free Essays Society Violence
Is Graffiti Illegal?
The debate over whether graffiti is art or vandalism is still going on. In most countries, marking or painting property without the property's owner's permission is considered defacement and vandalism, which is a punishable crime. Anything scribbled, scratched, or painted on the walls within public view is graffiti. The word originates from greek γράφειν — graphein —meaning 'to write'. The first drawings on the walls appeared some thousands of years ago in the caves occupied by early men. This was followed by Greeks,…...
The Costs and Consequences of Gun Control
The demand for self-defense is on a high rise, especially in the nonmilitary accessible zone like the campus. People need to be taught about protecting themselves from potential harms and also from assaults of any form in the campus. The argument on allowing concealed weapons on campus by college students, professors, and other college employees has not been properly dealt with. We could judge with common sense that allowing concealed weapons on campus will only make the problem worse and…...
Should Teacher's Carry Concealed Weapons
In the last few years, there has been a tremendous amount of school shootings around the world. Like Sandy Hook Elementary were Adam Lanza fatally shot and killed 20 students and 6 staff members. Since then the students, teachers and concerned citizens have be wondering as to what needs to be done to end mass shootings in America. The question is, will arming teachers with concealed weapons be the right answer to solving this issue. In this paper I will…...
Gun Violence in the United States
"The art of war is of vital importance to the State. It is a matter of life and death, a road either to safety or to ruin. Hence it is a subject of inquiry which no account be neglected"(Sun Tzu)". The earliest known United States shooting to happen on school property was the Pontiac's Rebellion school massacre on July 26, 1764, where four Lenape American Indian entered the schoolhouse near present-day Greencastle, Pennsylvania, shot and killed school master Enoch Brown,…...
Why Banning Handguns Makes Sense
There are many reasons why guns should be banned. Nowadays we live in a fast world full of stress in which one a simple gesture, look or opinion can put end at your life in a second, just for a bad interpretation or a madness people. Gun control is simply not an option. It is a real issue that we have to face and as soon as we do it the better results that we can have. Our world is…...
Theme Of Violence In The Kite Runner
Violence is a way of expression and thought, which is why I believe violence is necessary for The Kite Runner. Violence in novels gives the book a more realistic feel to it, if it wasn't in the book then it wouldn't be that interesting. Violence was used by Khaled Hosseini to show the readers what people in Afghanistan had to go through. Violence can be a very serious thing going on in the world, however, it is something that people…...
Sentencing Reform Bill Research Paper
The sentencing reform act is a bill that will take modest steps to alter the federal criminal justice system and will ease very punitive prison sentences at the federal level, this bill will only affect the federal system. The sentencing reform bill was passed on December 18, 2018. Donald Trump signed the sentencing reform bill. The bill is significant because the bill benefits most federal prisoners. According to vox.com, The bill will make retroactive the reforms enacted by the Fair…...
School Violence and Law Enforcement Officers
School violence happens all around the world, some audiences target race and ethnicity and create a bigger problem. School violence is a major problem and can lead to bigger problems in the community, schools and surrounding businesses. School violence is not a topic to be handled lightly because with our children and staff who go to work every day for a living can have a bad experience physically and mentally for the rest of their lives. School violence is not…...
School Violence in the United States
Throughout the United States, we will come across school violence. It has been one of the significant concerns about schools across the country. Schools are supposed to provide a safe environment for all faculty and students. When you go to school, you don't expect anything to happen to you because it's a building filled with students trying to get an education. School violence can be anything from bullying, sexual assault, rape, verbal abuse, and even worse to shooting on campus.…...
Violence in Schools: Causes and Solutions
The main purpose of the article is about School Violence. According to The World Health Organization (WHO) violence is "the intentional use of physical force or power, threatened or actual, against oneself, another person, or against a group or community, which either results in or has a high likelihood of resulting in injury, death, psychological harm, maldevelopment or deprivation". From this definition, School violence can be defined as an activity that can create a disturbance in an educational system. In…...
The Impact of Electronic Media Violence
When children are taught to tie their shoes, it's because their parents taught them. When children are taught to ride their bikes, it's because someone showed them. In many instances, children learn by watching and observing things they see others do. This leads me to believe that television teaches children positively and negatively. I will be observing three different television programs, by what proportion aggression (physical, verbal, relational) and learning (cognitive/intellectual, social-emotional) is portrayed on television. Firstly, I observed a…...
All relationships are not perfect, but all relationships are not safe. Intimate relationships that are formed by adults that were victims of child abuse, carry that emotion, anger, and resentment. They can be triggered at any giving time and not even realize what is happening. Believe it or not even people in relationships have been abused. "Domestic violence occurs when one person is in an intimate relationship or marriage tries to dominate and control of the other person" (Turley 117).…...
What is The Jonestown Genocide?
The Jonestown genocide also known as the Jim Jones genocide or Guyana genocide was a mass murder that took place in Guyana, South America and was known as the largest mass murder before 9/11. Some people call the genocide a mass suicide but there are many signs that show that they were mass murders with a mix of a kind of suicide. In the following paragraphs I will be discussing life in the peoples temple, what life was like when…...
Concussions and Domestic Violence in the NFL
The amount of legal trouble that NFL players are in from violence is a direct cause of multiple concussions and hypoxia injuries to the brain according to one famous pathologist. However additional research shows that there may be other underlying causes such as drug and alcohol abuse or the genetic disposition of the players. A concussion is a sort of stressful brain injury that results from multiple blows to the head. Concussions occur when a player gets knocked by another…...
Pearl Harbor: The Road to War between the USA and Japan
The road to war between the United States of America and Japan began on the surprise aerial attack on the United States Navy base in Pearl Harbor on December 7th 1941. This was the first step that brought the might United States into the Second World War Relations between the two countries started to deteriorate in the early 1930's when Japan started to become aggressive in Asia, mainly in Manchuria in 1931 and tried to start conquering the rest of…...
The Attack on Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor is a naval base located in Hawaii near Honolulu. The attack on Pearl Harbor happened on December 7, 1941 at eight in the morning. Without declaring war, Japanese Commander Mitsuo Fuchida attacked Pearl Harbor with 353 aircrafts and 60 ships. There were two waves that hit Pearl Harbor. The first one took off from Japan at 6 A.M., 183 planes. The second wave had 167 planes and they took off from Japan at 7 A.M. While some of…...
Japan's Attack on the United States
Japan's surprise attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 prompted the United States to officially enter World War II. The attack by Japan was the result of years of hostility brought on by Japan's aggression in Asia in an attempt to expand their empire. Hostilities with Japan initially escalated beginning with the Japanese invasion of Manchuria in 1931 and it is declared the puppet state of Manchukuo CITATION Mer10 \l 1033 (Merriman, 2010). Japan viewed Manchuria as a resource…...
Violence and Human Nature in Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery'
Violence is either innate of taught. In "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson and "Marigolds" by Eugenia Collier the authors explain the human nature of violence by using symbolism to show more than the original meanings, irony to show the absurd nature of violence and metaphors to try to explain the complicated nature of violence. Violence is a part of innate human nature and both nature and nurture contribute to violence but with maturity, violence can be lessened. The symbolism in…...
Gun Violence in Louisiana
Gun violence in Louisiana has spun out of control the last few years, passing other states and taking the lead in highest firearm deaths in the U.S. Louisiana hasn't had a "good year" since 2011 with a low of 865 firearm deaths that year, compared to Louisiana's nearly 4.6 million residents. Louisiana has been in and out of being the state with the highest murder rate since about 2000. Gun violence is a problem all around the world but seems…...
Definition of Animal Cruelty and Abuse
Animal cruelty by definition is "the infliction by omission or by commission by humans of suffering or harm upon any non-human". Animal cruelty is dishonorable. Animals don't have a voice and can't speak up for themselves, therefore abusing an animal is inequitable. We all have a voice and can speak up if we are being hurt but animals cannot. The abuse of animals IS a crime. For animal cruelty in Canada, the law includes both summary and indictable charges. If…...
Youth Violence and Racism
This paper deals with the issue of violence, particularly in relations to youth, today. Violence is all prevalent today, and although violence can be politicized or carried out with subtlety, one must recognize the fact that violence has become a part and parcel of all our lives today, and unless one takes notice of the fact and decides upon a strategic course of action to combat this alarming phenomenon, violence may well take over the world. Everyday, everywhere, there is…...
Black-on-Black Violence in 2Pac's Songs
One of the themes discussed in Tupac Shakur's songs is the never-ending black-on-black violence. Michael Eric Dyson explored this subject as well as the other themes in Tupac's rap songs in his book, Holler If You Can Hear Me. Dyson delved into the life of Tupac Shakur and gave a quite more detailed biography of the artist. He even explored the artist's view on certain issues concerning his identity, including the moral anchors of his rap songs as well as…...
Analysis of the al-Shamoon Virus Attack
It is upon this background that the al-Shamoon virus attack should be analyzed to asses the managerial finance repercussions of shutting down a company that going by 2011 figures produced 9.1 million bpd and refined 4.02 million bpd in its facilities around the world. Clearly, Aramco plays a very crucial role in not only stabilizing global oil prices but also safeguarding global energy security which is why a virus attack on the company is more than just a security issue.…...
Violence in Romeo and Juliet
Violence is a very powerful and stressful behavior shown throughout this play by many of the characters. Violence also plays a very important role in The tragedy of Romeo and Juliet. Without violence, Romeo would not have slain Tybalt and been banished from Verona thus causing all of problems between him and Juliet. Violence can also be very stressful to a person. It can cause them to have many problems with life, love and other personal things. Violence can have…...
VIOLENCE IN SPORTS
How to differentiate between sports violence and sport injuries.Do you think there's a connection between sports and violence? If you do, do you think it should be banned? I too think that it's connected but, unlike most people, don't think it should be banned. I have many reasons to believe so and I will state them in my essay. First I will point out that not all sports include violence. Not many actually express violence, the only ones that do…...
Violence and conflict are central to "Romeo and Juliet." Discuss this theme with reference to at least three scenes in this play
"Romeo and Juliet" is a play written by William Shakespeare. It is a play about love and hate, the two most powerful feelings any one can have. These two feelings are contrasted together and shown very clearly in the acts. It is about two young adults who meet at a party and it is love at first sight. But there love is destined to fail, as their two families, the Capulets and the Montague's battle it out for their pride…...
Youth Gang
Introduction Youth Gang is defined as a group that has been acknowledged by its members and by the society; it belongs to as a group involved in criminal acts. In this study, youth gang refers to the groups at which participants want to belong to are already members of that group. Youth refers to the subject of the study which can be any male or female whose age falls between 12-16 years old. In this study, the youth refers to…...
Theme of violence and hatred in Romeo and Juliet
From the beginning the violence and hatred in the play takes centre stage. The Prologue sets a scene of 'an ancient grudge . . . where civil blood makes civil hands unclean. ' It is the fist thing we lean in the play and is the backdrop against which all other events in the play are set. The feud, the cause of which is long forgotten, exists between two noble families whose constant fighting causes disorder for all the citizens…...
The Types and Possible Signs and Indicators of Child Abuse.
The types and possible signs and indicators of child abuse. Physical Abuse. This may involve the hitting, shaking, throwing, drowning, suffocating fit the injuries shown or otherwise causing harm to a child. Physical harm may also be when a parent or alternatively a carer fabricates the symptoms of an illness deliberately in a child. Physical abuse can be defined as a deliberate physical assault resulting in any of the above taking place. Physical indicators to be aware of professionally include…...
The DDoS attacks
Introduction Abstract - DDOS means, Denial of services by distributed systems. The inaccessibility of the resources and services to the authorised users is cause by DDOS onslaughts. Although it is really hard to make such type of onslaught but once it established it is the most unsafe onslaught. Prevention is better than remedy. So we emphasize on the bar of DDoS onslaughts for the web. It is of import to be familiar and to larn about the arms that aggressors…...
How does Shakespeare link language and imagery to build tension towards an explosion of violence in which results in the death of Tybalt?
Imagery plays a key part in Shakespeare's plays because the audience had to create a mental image of what is happening through the emotionally charged language and provides an insight into a character's mind, "hot days, is the "mad blood stirring" ", in which nature describes how it is hot and the tension is rising, with short tempers in the opening lines of act three scene one. These appear, usually, as similes or metaphors, "hot a Jack". Shakespeare uses blank…...
How does Shakespeare link language and imagery to build tension towards an explosion of violence which results in the death of Tybalt
At the start of Act 3 Scene 1, Shakespeare uses imagery when Benvolio warns Mercutio that the Capulets are about 'For now these hot days, is the mad blood stirring'. This shows that they will not escape a fight if the two houses meet as it suggests that the hot weather makes people brasher so that they will be looking to start a fight especially with Tybalt angry with Romeo now that he has married Juliet, so this creates tension.…...
"Romeo and Juliet"; How are violence and conflict central to the play?
"Romeo and Juliet" is a tragic play, which is set in the city of Verona and it's about two lovers who can't be together because their families are enemies. The play is mainly about love; however there are many scenes in which violence is represented. The play starts with a fight between members of the two families, and ends up with the death of a member of the Montague family, finally both families are punished by the ruler of Verona,…...
Romeo and Juliet, a play by William Shakespeare and a film by Baz Lurhman is a tale of love, violence, chaos and tragedy
Originally set in Italy in Shakespeare's play, it is set in a mythical place in America, in Baz Lurhman's film. Lurhman chose to set the film in a mythical place simply because it would allow him to use his imagination to its fullest, making the place whatever and however he wished it to be. It also prevents viewers from stereotyping, anticipating, expecting and comparing the setting to a place they know of. Basing Romeo and Juliet in a real place…...
Romeo and Juliet: Conflicts and Violence
Romeo and Juliet was a very famous play written by William Shakespeare. The play was first performed in the 16th century, historians don't know exactly when the play was written because Shakespeare didn't want his plays documented. Romeo and Juliet is about two rivaling families, the Capulet's and the Montague's, it involves violence, love/lust, hatred, a marriage and death. The play begins with a fight, this sets the mood for the play. In this essay I will discuss the violence…...
Reasons vandalism happen
Introduction Youth who are damaging public property which not just less educated but also the generation who were genetically born in the city is hard to control. In urban areas some people do not care what is happening around them. This situation makes the youth feel that they are free to pursue this regardless of the negative symptoms of a sense of responsibility towards public property. Next factors is from peer influence. Peer influence can lead to vandalism Teenagers usually…...
Rape is a type of sexual assault usually involving sexual intercourse, which is initiated by one or more persons against another person without that person's consent. The act maybe carried out by force, under threat, or with a person who is incapable with valid consent. The definition of rape varies both in different parts of the world and at different times in history. According to the American Medical Association, sexual violence, and rape in particular, is considered the most under-reported…...
Random Acts of Senseless Violence
In today's modern American society, unemployment rates soar at an all time high. America faces a recession the likes of which haven't been seen since the early 1930's during a little stint known as the Great Depression. There are many who feel that the current recession will have a huge impact on the success of the future for America as a world super power, that the potential America once had to be an everlasting force is coming to a close.…...
Music Violence
Throughout history the human populous has been attracted to music. Whether it be part of a ritual, an emotional release, religious reasons, or just for listening pleasure music has been at the center of our society. We have used music to express ourselves, tell stories, and let others into our thoughts. However, we often wonder whether what we are saying has an effect on the listening audience. Recently, in the 1990's references have often been made to link violent and…...
Realism In Jane Eyre
A discussion of how "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Bronte was considered an assault on Victorian morality.In Jane Eyre, Charlotte Bronte portrays one woman's desperate struggle to attain her identity in the mist of temptation, isolation, and impossible odds. Although she processes a strong soul she must fight not only the forces of passion and reason within herself ,but other's wills constantly imposed on her. In its first publication, it outraged many for its realistic portrayal of life during that time.…...
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FAQ about Violence
...In other words, guns are an incredible invention made for the men to defend themself in case necessary. Do not misunderstand the original purpose for which one was created with the different use that we are giving to them nowadays. Violence generate ...
...In conclusion the massacre that occurred in Jonestown was a devastating thing. Jim Jones had a certain quote located above his "throne" that said," Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it." I think the quote is saying th...
...Tybalt's death is quick but the tension remains as the Prince arrives. The poetic style of writing (rhyming couplets) in the Prince's speech is more direct and emphasises the seriousness of the matter. Dramatic tension is still high as Romeo has been...
...Also in Benvolio speech, Shakespeare uses oxymoron to highlight the clash of opposites between the two houses, as Benvolio says 'How nice the quarrel was', which is opposing because quarrels aren't nice as in this case two people died, so nice is use...
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Abandoned Nebraska
Author(s): Trish Eklund
Series: Abandoned Union
Related Topics: Abandoned Union, Nebraska, Midwest, West
I remember when … the three words surface as a splintered, sun-bleached farmhouse looms on the horizon. I remember when the light poured from the vacant windows, and a tractor rumbled through the fields. I remember when the house was full of life.
These are the words uttered by the souls who once lived and worked in abandoned communities and homesteads, places that once pulsed with laughter. Though the people have moved on, the remnants of their lives remain, left for us to wonder what once was.
The Nebraska countryside is rich with history, from the dilapidated houses near the Fort Robinson area where Crazy Horse was killed, to the near deserted village, Monowi—population of one.
Abandoned Nebraska: Echoes of Our Past is a photographic adventure through the hauntingly beautiful neglected places of Nebraska, including schools, asylums, colleges, factories, churches, countless farmhouses, and even entire towns. Trish Eklund's personal experiences with the places, and stories of those associated with them, accompany the author's enchanting images.
Trish Eklund's photography has been featured on Only in Nebraska, ListVerse, Nature Takes Over, Grime Scene Investigators, and Pocket Abandoned. She is the owner and creator of the photography website, Abandoned, Forgotten, & Decayed. Trish has an essay in the anthology, Hey, Who's in My House? Stepkids Speak Out by Erin Mantz. Her writing has been featured on The Mighty, Huffington Post Divorce, Making Midlife Matter, and Her View From Home. She has written four young adult novels and is currently writing her first adult novel.
State: Nebraska
Images: 200 Black And White
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I must say that the first few times I heard The End of the World (new single) I absolutely hated it. But it has grown on me, especially in context with the rest of the album. It also helps that I've now heard it properly--the first time was live recorded from Letterman and the second was with not-so-hot reception on a not-so-hot rental radio in Minnesota last month. It will be interesting to see if they have a second single out, and if so what it will be. To stay with the pop stuff, it would be Before Three. To be more adventurous, Lost would be a cool single. I think it would play well on alt radio, which is usually the point of a single, right? Not that I care that much about radio, you know.
Maybe if I give Cut Here (off of the Greatest Hits) another chance it will grow on me too. Really not into that song. I was rather disturbed with this in my mind when I first heard End of the World. Was quite worried that it would be an entire album of shlock. Thankfully not so!


Kristin Carson is proof that there are many pathways to a career in research. As a teenager, unsure of her future goals, she avoided science and came very close to failing Year 12. But a decision to obtain a TAFE Certificate III in Laboratory Skills changed her life and set her on the path to her career as a medical research scientist. After 9 years working in laboratories and hospital research institutions, Kristin was admitted to a Master of Medicine at the University of Adelaide, which she quickly upgraded to a PhD.
Kristin's thesis focuses on treatment options for tobacco cessation, prevention and related illnesses, with particular reference to Indigenous populations and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) Australians.
Through her studies, which she's undertaking alongside employment at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kristin has identified several barriers and enablers to smoking cessation, tobacco prevention programs and health service utilisation for ATSI Australians. These findings have subsequently been used to influence policy, practice and research across Australia. Her research has underpinned changes to the SA Health tobacco policy and evidence used by the Cochrane library to influence tobacco treatment on a global scale.
Kristin is currently involved in over 40 research projects across different disciplines of medicine; all with a focus on translational health research. In 2015, she is commencing a NHMRC Fellowship (co-funded by Cancer Australia). The first of its kind, it will aim to train health professionals in smoking cessation, healthy lifestyle programs and how to translate evidence into practice for ATSI Australians.
Kristin's research has resulted in over 50 peer-reviewed publications, more than 100 accepted conference abstracts, in excess of 300 media citations and multiple contributions to policy and practice locally, nationally and internationally.
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TripAdvisor to stop selling tickets for some of the world's cruellest tourist activities
Victory for over 558,000 supporters who backed our Wildlife Not Entertainers campaign action against the world's largest travel site
"We congratulate TripAdvisor on taking this important step towards ending the cruel wildlife tourism entertainment industry." -- Josey Kitson, Executive Director World Animal Protection Canada
We are proud to share the news that TripAdvisor will stop selling tickets to some of the cruellest wildlife activities, where tourists are allowed direct contact with captive wild animals or endangered species.
It will also launch an online education portal, to help millions of tourists learn about the cruelties wild animals face for tourism entertainment.
The decision comes less than six months after we launched a worldwide petition urging TripAdvisor to stop profiting from the sale of tickets to cruel wildlife tourist attractions.
The action garnered overwhelming support, with over half a million people lending their name. We are hugely thankful to everyone who has joined us to help move the world for animals.
The cruellest attractions
Specific tourist experiences that will no longer be bookable on TripAdvisor or Viator are those where travelers come into direct contact with captive wild animals or endangered species. This means activities such as tiger selfies, petting of lion cubs and swimming with dolphins.
TripAdvisor will also stop selling tickets for is elephant riding, an activity we have exposed as one of the world's cruelest forms of wildlife tourist entertainment. Baby elephants are often taken from their mothers when young. They are beaten, and endure ongoing physical and psychological abuse during training to make them submissive enough to spend the rest of their long lives chained and giving rides to tourists.
Another major win for animals
This is the latest major breakthrough for our Wildlife. Not Entertainers campaign. We first campaigned against cruel wildlife entertainment in 1991 and ended bear dancing in Greece, Turkey and India. Today's announcement by TripAdvisor is a significant step towards ending elephant rides, tiger selfies, swimming with dolphins and other forms of cruel tourist entertainment.
We will join other animal welfare, conservation and tourism industry experts to work with TripAdvisor, as it launches its education portal linked to every animal attraction listing on the site.
The portal, which will be recognizable with a 'PAW-icon', will educate millions of tourists about welfare and conservation concerns and warn about the cruelties imposed upon wild animals used as props for tourist entertainment.
An important step
Josey Kitson, Executive Director World Animal Protection Canada, said:
"We congratulate TripAdvisor on taking this important step towards ending the cruel wildlife tourism entertainment industry – it's also a great result for over half a million World Animal Protection supporters who took action with us to stop the travel site from profiting on sales of elephant rides, tiger selfies and other cruel wildlife tourist interactions.
"We're happy to be a part of their new initiative to help raise awareness among TripAdvisor users about these abuses and we will work with and continue to steer the company until all sales of cruel wildlife entertainment has been removed and their users know about every cruel wildlife attraction. Once people know the truth about these wildlife abuses they will choose to stay away because they love animals."
Continued work
Although TripAdvisor's announcement today is significant, certain venues that offer cruel entertainment will likely still be bookable via TripAdvisor or its Viator brand. The site has confirmed it will only end sales for specific experiences that allow tourist to have direct physical contact with captive wild animals or endangered species.
In order to bring an end to this suffering of animals for tourist entertainment, World Animal Protection has been engaging with the travel industry globally seeking for them to commit to not send their customers to venues where they can ride elephants, take selfies with tigers and lion cubs.
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Getting outside and experiencing the world is especially important for Tameka's youngest son, Patrick (8). Just three years ago he was identified as special needs and now Tameka and her family are learning how to support this amazing young autistic child.
"I can't wait to send my kids outside to play in our new neighborhood", says Tameka with a big grin. "Right now I don't trust where we live, so we pretty much just keep to ourselves in order to stay safe."
Patrick's sensory stimulus disorder makes it difficult for him to experience things outside of his routine. "Home" for Patrick is anything but normal. Tameka and her family work hard to maintain stability in their current situation, but things are constantly breaking and leaking. It's hard to keep up with an apartment that is falling apart - and in this volatile housing market, it's all she can afford. She craves the safety and stability of a Habitat home.
Tameka was first introduced to Habitat more than two years ago. She saw the power of Habitat and thought to herself, "I could do that!" Time passed, though, and she never got around to filling out an application - yet the seed had been planted.
It took inspiration and encouragement from her cousin Camilla, a local leader in the Southside neighborhood, to take the big next step and fill out an application. Camilla has witnessed first-hand the impact of Habitat on her neighborhood. She's seen rapid development and change in her neighborhood, and as a result has become an important supporter and advocate for Durham Habitat as we build much-needed affordable housing in Southside.
Once the application was in, Tameka was off and running down the path to home ownership. She and her older son Taquan (20) started the program and flew through their first 100 sweat equity volunteer hours. It wasn't long before Tameka and her family were called to select the lot for their new 4-bedroom home.
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