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Q: Git: Turn current master into branch and keep uncommitted changes I'm working on my current master and have done quite a few changes which are as of now neither locally nor remotely committed. However, I am ready to commit them. Before doing so I would like to turn the current master without these uncommitted changes into a new branch but I am not completely sure what the right procedure for this is. My first idea was to do a clean clone in a different directory
git clone REPO

and then initialize
a new branch from the current master
git checkout -b OLD_MASTER

and then commit. Then go back into the other clone which contains the uncommitted changes and commit them. But that seems unclean to me. What is the right way to achieve my goal?

A: You can create the branch and go back to master:
git stash
git checkout -b old_master
git checkout master
git stash pop

But don't you want a tag instead?
git tag old_master

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UN, Arab League reiterate rejection of Israel's West Bank annexation plan
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Drawdown of UN-AU mission in Darfur to be delayed by months: UN official
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U.S. Navy recommends reinstating commander of coronavirus-hit USS Theodore Roosevelt
U.S. Navy on Friday recommended the reinstatement of Captain Brett Crozier's command of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt hit by the coronavirus outbreak.
Roscosmos launches Victory Rocket to ISS
Russia's Roscosmos state space corporation on Saturday launched a special Soyuz-2.1a carrier rocket with the Progress MS-14 cargo spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS), the corporation said in a statement.
Australians to commemorate troops from home on Anzac Day
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Canadian military to provide support for nursing homes
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Trump instructs U.S. Navy to destroy Iranian gunboats 'if they harass our ships at sea'
President of the United States Donald Trump said on Wednesday he had instructed the U.S. Navy to fire on any Iranian ships that harass it at sea, a week after 11 vessels from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN) came dangerously close to U.S. ships in the Gulf.
Over 700 aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt test positive for coronavirus
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Iran "successfully" puts 1st military satellite into orbit
Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) on Wednesday "successfully" launched the country's first military satellite into space, official IRNA news agency reported.
Indonesia plans massive police, military deployment to avert exodus amid COVID-19 pandemic
Indonesia will deploy hundreds of thousands of police and military personnel to prevent regular mass departures of people to hometowns ahead of the Islamic festivity, a police officer said on Wednesday.
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A vehicle of the World Health Organization (WHO) transporting COVID-19 surveillance samples was attacked by the United League of Arakan (ULA)/ Arakan Army (AA) group in Myanmar's Rakhine state, Myanmar's state-run media reported Tuesday.
Iran "successfully" launches 1st military satellite
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A Russian fighter jet drove a U.S. reconnaissance aircraft away from Russian military facilities in Syria on Sunday, the Russian Defense Ministry said Monday.
Iran dismisses 'Hollywood' account of encounter in Gulf
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Palestine warns against annexation of Palestinian lands after formation of new Israeli coalition
A senior Palestinian official on Monday warned against the Israeli annexation of the Palestinian lands after the formation of a new Israeli unity government.
Iran increases range of naval missiles to 700 km
Iran has increased the range of its naval missiles to 700 kilometers, Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps navy commander said Monday.
Nigeria confirms key Boko Haram leaders killed in military airstrikes
Key leaders of the Boko Haram group were recently killed following multiple airstrikes by the Nigerian military in the country's northeast region, said the defense headquarters in Abuja on Monday.
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Iran's IRGC urges withdrawal of U.S. forces from Gulf
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Pentagon to extend U.S. troops movement freeze to June 30
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IS militants killed in Iraqi airstrike in north of Baghdad
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Libyan gov't forces attack east-based army, capture over 100 soldiers
Libya's UN-backed government said Saturday it launched a massive attack on the rival east-based army in Tarhuna city, killing eight soldiers of the army and capturing more than 100 others.
France defends handling of aircraft carrier coronavirus outbreak
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11 soldiers killed, 14 wounded in clash in southern Philippines
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Putin postpones V-Day parade amid COVID-19 pandemic
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Iranian vessels get 'dangerously and provocatively' close to U.S. Navy ships
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Russia ready to discuss hypersonic missiles with US
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COVID-19 cases on USS Theodore Roosevelt rise to 550: Navy
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France's aircraft carrier reports 50 confirmed coronavirus cases
Fifty crew members on board of French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle have tested positive for the coronavirus, the Ministry of Armed Forces announced on Friday.
Saudi-led coalition announces unilateral ceasefire in Yemen's war
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Turkey, Russia conduct 3rd joint patrol in Idlib of Syria
Turkish and Russian troops have conducted their third joint patrol in Syria's northwestern province of Idlib, Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said on Wednesday.
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Russian military ready to fight COVID-19: defense minister
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Libya's east-based army claims killing of 41 UN-backed government troops
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Captain removed from coronavirus-stricken aircraft carrier reportedly tests positive for COVID-19
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Trump says supports firing coronavirus-stricken carrier captain
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Ahead of his EP release, LA's Andrew Marks has released visuals for the title track, Seasons. As his first project since 2014's EP, To The Water, Seasons is about transition, change, growth, and movement. Like basking in the warmth of brilliant and long sun bleached days next to the one, to the cruel winter and its cold death.
With help from producer and video director Michael Adrian, Seasons features Marks himself donning many different outfits with bright backdrops in this simple video, perfectly capturing a relatable component to life's ever changing moments. Fusing elements of hip hop, rock, and pop, the instrumental is minimal and persistent and flows with Marks' tranquil vocals, much like how these days of ours can sometimes feel, despite a change of seasons.


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Q: Setting x,y position of Visio shape to a graph from a template file C# I have a template file (.vsdx) which contains a graph with a fixed x and y axis that I load into a new Visio document. I've managed to insert a shape onto the Visio document but it doesn't position according to the the x and y axis of the graph.
Example:  Setting the vshape with co-ords 0,0 positions to the bottom left corner edge of the document.
I have the following code so far:
 //decalre and initialize Visio objects
        var vApp = new Visio.Application();
        Visio.Document vDoc, vStencil;
        Visio.Page vPage;
        Visio.Shape vToShape, vFromShape, vConnector;
        Visio.Master vConnectorMaster, vFlowChartMaster;
        double dblXLocation;
        double dblYLocation;
        Visio.Cell vBeginCell, vEndCell;
        int iCount;
        string TEMPLATEPATH = @"C:\temp\TestProject\testTemplate.vsdx";

        //Change this constant to match your choice of location and file name.
        string SAVENEWFILE = @"C:\temp\TestProject\testFile.vsdx";
vFlowChartMaster = vStencil.Masters[aryValues[0, 0]];
        dblXLocation = 1;
        dblYLocation = 1;
        vToShape = vPage.Drop(vFlowChartMaster,
           dblXLocation, dblYLocation);
        vToShape.Text = "Test";

 vDoc.Pages[1].Name = "Flowchart Example";
        try
        {
            //Delete the previous version of the file.
            //Kill(SAVENEWFILE);
            File.Delete(SAVENEWFILE);
        }
        catch (Exception e)
        {
            Console.WriteLine(e.Message);
        }

        vDoc.SaveAs(SAVENEWFILE);
        vDoc.Close();
        vApp.Quit();
        vDoc = null;
        vApp = null;
        GC.Collect();

The graph that gets loaded onto the Visio doc is here

A: Ok, thanks for the update comment.  In that case, here's a quick sample.  I've created a drawing with a basic 'Graph' master shape, which defines an origin, and a 'Dot' master which is simply a small circle to drop as a dta marker.
The code (using LINQPad) looks for the first instance of the Graph master and then looks for 'known' cells (which it's up to you to define) to get hold of the origin.  It then drops two 'Dot' shapes relative to the Graph origin.
Here's what the Graph shape looks like:

[Note - that you can reference a PNT type in an X or Y cell and Visio will extract the corresponding X or Y coordinate]
void Main()
{
    var vApp = MyExtensions.GetRunningVisio();
    var vPag = vApp.ActivePage;

    var graphShp = vPag.Shapes.Cast<Visio.Shape>()
                   .FirstOrDefault(s => s.Master?.Name == "Graph");
    if (graphShp != null)
    {
        var dotMst = vPag.Document.Masters["Dot"];

        //Get x / y back as a named tuple
        var origin = GetGraphOrigin(graphShp);

        //Green fill is the default defined in the master
        var greenDotShp = vPag.Drop(dotMst, origin.x, origin.y);

        //Use offest based on graph origin
        var redDotOffsetX = -0.5;
        var redDotOffsetY = 0.25;
        var redDotShp = vPag.Drop(dotMst, origin.x + redDotOffsetX, origin.y + redDotOffsetY);
        redDotShp.CellsU["FillForegnd"].FormulaU = "RGB(200,40,40)";
    }
}

private (double x, double y) GetGraphOrigin(Visio.Shape targetShp)
{
    const string originX = "User.OriginOnPageX";
    const string originY = "User.OriginOnPageY";

    if (targetShp == null)
    {
        throw new ArgumentNullException();
    }
    if (targetShp.CellExistsU[originX, (short)Visio.VisExistsFlags.visExistsAnywhere] != 0
        && targetShp.CellExistsU[originY, (short)Visio.VisExistsFlags.visExistsAnywhere] != 0)
    {
        return (x: targetShp.CellsU[originX].ResultIU,
                y: targetShp.CellsU[originY].ResultIU);
    }
    return default;
}

So if you run this code, you should end up with something like this (assuming you started off with the a drawing as described above):

So there are lots of ways you could approach this, but probably you need some method or reading where in your Graph shape the origin is and then use that in positioning your 'dot' shapes.


Federal rates; adjusted federal rates; adjusted federal long-term rate and the long-term exempt rate. For purposes of sections 382, 642, 1274, 1288, and other sections of the Code, tables set forth the rates for November 2015.
This procedure provides the 2016 cost-of-living adjustments to certain items due to inflation as required by various provisions of the Code and Service guidance.
This proposed revenue procedure updates Rev. Proc. 87.24, 1987–1 C.B. 720, which describes the practices for the administrative appeals process in cases docketed in the United States Tax Court.
This revenue ruling provides various prescribed rates for federal income tax purposes for November 2015 (the current month). Table 1 contains the short-term, mid-term, and long-term applicable federal rates (AFR) for the current month for purposes of section 1274(d) of the Internal Revenue Code. Table 2 contains the short-term, mid-term, and long-term adjusted applicable federal rates (adjusted AFR) for the current month for purposes of section 1288(b). Table 3 sets forth the adjusted federal long-term rate and the long-term tax-exempt rate described in section 382(f). Table 4 contains the appropriate percentages for determining the low-income housing credit described in section 42(b)(1) for buildings placed in service during the current month. However, under section 42(b)(2), the applicable percentage for non-federally subsidized new buildings placed in service after July 30, 2008, with respect to housing credit dollar amount allocations made before January 1, 2015, shall not be less than 9%. Finally, Table 5 contains the federal rate for determining the present value of an annuity, an interest for life or for a term of years, or a remainder or a reversionary interest for purposes of section 7520.
Note: Under section 42(b)(2), the applicable percentage for non-federally subsidized new buildings placed in service after July 30, 2008, with respect to housing credit dollar amount allocations made before January 1, 2015 shall not be less than 9%.
This notice provides a proposed revenue procedure that would update Rev. Proc. 87–24, 1987–1 C.B. 720, which describes the practices for the administrative appeals process in cases docketed in the United States Tax Court (Tax Court). Since the issuance of Rev. Proc. 87–24 in January 1987, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has been reorganized several times, the volume of litigation in the Tax Court has increased, and the IRS has adopted new policies and procedures to more efficiently manage the IRS's work load. Accordingly, Rev. Proc. 87–24 needs to be updated to more accurately reflect the procedures utilized in managing the flow of docketed cases between the Office of Appeals (Appeals) and the Office of Chief Counsel (Counsel).
The proposed update to Rev. Proc. 87–24 is not intended to materially modify the current practice of referring docketed cases to Appeals for settlement currently utilized in the vast majority of cases. The proposed revenue procedure describes the policies to ensure that docketed cases are handled consistently nationwide. Additionally, the proposed revenue procedure updates official titles and removes the exclusion for cases governed by rulings by the National Office in employee plans and exempt organizations to reflect recent organization changes in the Tax Exempt and Government Entities Division. See Rev. Proc. 87–24, § 3, 1987–1 C.B. 720.
The proposed revenue procedure clarifies that, except in rare circumstances, Counsel will refer cases docketed in Tax Court to Appeals for settlement consideration. However, the proposed revenue procedure recognizes that there are cases and issues that should not be referred to Appeals or for which Counsel needs additional time before referring the case to Appeals. The proposed revenue procedure clarifies the procedures for when those situations arise.
The proposed revenue procedure promotes the shared responsibility of Counsel and Appeals to interact in a manner that preserves Appeals' independence. For instance, the proposed revenue procedure clarifies that, even in docketed cases, Appeals may exclude Counsel from settlement conferences with the taxpayer if Appeals determines Counsel's involvement will not further settlement of the case. The proposed revenue procedure also addresses coordination if a taxpayer raises a new issue while the docketed case is in Appeals.
Finally, the proposed revenue procedure describes procedures for requesting assistance from Counsel while the docketed case is in Appeals, and the internal procedures for handling and transferring custody of the administrative file for docketed cases referred to Appeals.
Alternatively, persons may submit comments electronically via e-mail to the following address: Notice.Comments@irscounsel.treas.gov. Please include "Notice 2015–72" in the subject line of any electronic communications. All comments submitted by the public will be available for public inspection and copying in their entirety.
This revenue procedure updates Rev. Proc. 87–24, 1987–1 C.B. 720, to clarify and describe the practices for the administrative appeals process in cases docketed in the United States Tax Court (Tax Court). The purpose of this revenue procedure is to facilitate effective utilization of administrative appeals and achieve earlier development and disposition of Tax Court cases.
.01 The Office of Chief Counsel (Counsel) is charged with the responsibility of representing the Commissioner of Internal Revenue in cases docketed in the Tax Court. I.R.C. §§ 7452, 7803(b)(2)(D).
.02 The Internal Revenue Service Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998, Pub. L. 105–206, § 1001(4), 112 Stat. 685, 689, requires the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to "ensure an independent appeals function" within the IRS.
.03 Under Rev. Proc. 2012–18, 2012–1 C.B. 455, the rules prohibiting ex parte communications between Counsel and the Office of Appeals (Appeals) do not apply to cases docketed in the Tax Court. However, Counsel and Appeals share a responsibility to interact – in all circumstances – in a manner that preserves and promotes Appeals' independence. See Rev. Proc. 2012–18, § 2.02(2), 2012–1 C.B. 455, 457.
.01 Except as set forth in section 3.03 and section 4 of this Revenue Procedure, Counsel will refer docketed cases to Appeals for settlement consideration unless 1) Appeals issued the notice of deficiency or made the determination that is the basis of the Tax Court's jurisdiction or 2) the taxpayer foregoes settlement consideration by Appeals.
.02 If Appeals issues a notice of deficiency or makes a determination without having fully considered one or more issues because of an impending expiration of the statute of limitations on assessment, Appeals may include a request in the administrative case file for Counsel to return the case to Appeals for full consideration of the issue or issues once the case is docketed in the Tax Court. If Appeals includes such a request in the administrative case file, the case will be treated as if Appeals did not issue the notice of deficiency or make the determination.
.03 Counsel will not refer to Appeals any docketed case or issue that has been designated for litigation by Counsel. In limited circumstances, a docketed case or issue will not be referred to Appeals if Division Counsel or a higher level Counsel official determines that referral is not in the interest of sound tax administration. For example, Counsel may decide not to refer a docketed case to Appeals in cases involving a significant issue common to other cases in litigation for which it is important that the IRS maintain a consistent position or in cases related to a case over which the Department of Justice has jurisdiction. If Counsel determines that a docketed case or issue will not be referred to Appeals, Counsel will notify the taxpayer that the case will not be referred to Appeals.
.04 For cases not covered by the exceptions in section 3 or the exclusions in section 4, Counsel will refer a docketed case to Appeals within 30 days of the case becoming "at issue in the Tax Court" (as defined by Tax Ct. R. 38). Counsel may, with manager approval, delay forwarding a docketed case to Appeals if Counsel identifies a need for additional time. A delay of more than 90 days (120 days from when the case is at issue) requires approval of a Counsel executive. If a delay of more than 90 days is approved, Counsel will discuss with Appeals the need for the delay and when Counsel expects to forward the case to Appeals for settlement consideration. Examples of when Counsel may delay forwarding a docketed case to Appeals include, but are not limited to, cases in which Counsel determines a need to retain the administrative file for early trial preparation or when new facts, issues, or items are raised in the pleadings. Counsel may also delay forwarding a docketed case to Appeals when Counsel anticipates filing a dispositive motion, in which case Counsel will retain the case until the Tax Court rules on the motion. If a delay of more than 90 days is approved, Counsel will notify the taxpayer that referral of the case to Appeals will be delayed.
.05 When a docketed case is forwarded to Appeals for consideration, Appeals has the sole authority to resolve the case through settlement until the case is returned to Counsel.
.06 To the extent feasible, Counsel will alert Appeals about limits on the amount of time that Appeals may have the case for settlement consideration when Counsel forwards the case to Appeals. In such cases, Counsel and Appeals shall then agree upon the time when the case will be returned to Counsel.
.07 In any docketed case proceeding as a small tax case under the provisions of section 7463, Appeals will return the case to Counsel six months after the case is received by Appeals, or earlier, if necessary, so that it is received by Counsel no later than three weeks prior to the date of the calendar call. In all other cases, Appeals will return the case to Counsel when Appeals concludes that the case is not susceptible to settlement or within 10 days after the case appears on a trial calendar, whichever is sooner. In all cases, Counsel and Appeals may agree to extend the time for Appeals to consider a case if settlement appears reasonably likely.
.08 By agreement between Counsel and Appeals, any docketed case may be transferred from Counsel to Appeals or from Appeals to Counsel, as appropriate, notwithstanding the fact that the case was previously considered by the receiving function. This authority will be used when such transfer will promote a more efficient disposition of the case.
.09 Upon request, Appeals will make the administrative case file, or a copy, readily available to Counsel when needed for trial preparation. A request for the administrative case file by Counsel will not transfer settlement authority back to Counsel. Counsel will promptly return the administrative file to Appeals on request, or when it is no longer needed by Counsel for trial preparation.
.10 When transferring a docketed case to Appeals, Counsel may request to be included in a settlement conference with the taxpayer. Appeals may, with manager approval, decline to include Counsel in the settlement conference if, after considering the views of both Counsel and the taxpayer, Appeals determines that Counsel's participation in the settlement conference will not further settlement of the case. Whether or not Counsel participates in the settlement conference, Counsel will continue with trial preparation, which may include, but is not limited to, asking the taxpayer to participate in informal discovery conferences with Counsel only.
.11 Appeals will provide Counsel with access to any documents received by Appeals in a settlement conference with respect to the docketed case.
.12 If a taxpayer or the taxpayer's representative raises an issue for the first time while the docketed case is with Appeals for settlement consideration, Appeals will advise Counsel as soon as the new issue is identified and coordinate with Counsel to obtain Counsel's views on the new issue. In such cases, and in docketed cases containing an issue that was not previously examined, Counsel will work with the examination function of the relevant operating division, as needed, to develop the material facts relating to the new issue prior to Appeals' consideration of the issue.
.13 In evaluating the merits of a docketed case that has been referred to Appeals for settlement consideration, Appeals may obtain advice from Counsel and consider it in conjunction with other factors to reach a basis for settlement.
.14 In all docketed cases transferred to Appeals, Counsel may request that Appeals return the case (including settlement authority) to Counsel before Appeals has completed its consideration of the case under its settlement authority if Counsel determines that it is needed for trial preparation.
.15 If Appeals reaches a settlement with the taxpayer in the docketed case, Appeals generally will prepare a stipulated decision document reflecting the proposed resolution and forward it to the taxpayer. Counsel may assist with the drafting of the decision document as needed. By signing the proposed stipulated decision document and returning the document to the IRS, the taxpayer makes an offer to settle the case. Counsel will review the decision document for accuracy and completeness, sign the decision document on behalf of the Commissioner, and file the document with the Tax Court.
.01 Section 3 does not apply to cases docketed under section 6015(e)(1)(A)(i)(II), section 6110, sections 6320 and 6330, section 6402, section 7428, section 7476, section 7477, section 7478, and section 7479 of the Internal Revenue Code. For cases docketed under section 6213(a), section 3 does not apply to section 6015 relief raised for the first time in the petition.
Rev. Proc. 87–24, 1987–1 C.B. 720, is superseded.
This revenue procedure is applicable to all docketed Tax Court cases pending on or after [insert date revenue procedure is released to the public].
The principal author of this revenue procedure is Jenni Black of the Office of Associate Chief Counsel (Procedure & Administration). For further information regarding this revenue procedure contact Jenni Black on (202) 317-6834 (not a toll-free number).
This revenue procedure sets forth inflation-adjusted items for 2016.
.01 Section 202 of the Airport and Airways Extension Act of 2015, Pub. L. 114–55, amended § 4261(k)(1)(A)(ii) of the Internal Revenue Code (which governs the period of applicability of § 4261(b)(1), (c)(1), and (c)(3)). The effect of this amendment is to temporarily extend the passenger air transportation excise taxes of $3.00 for domestic travel, $12.00 for international travel, and $6.00 for departures beginning or ending in Alaska or Hawaii. These excise taxes apply to transportation taken through March 31, 2016. After this date, the taxes and rates will expire unless Congress renews them.
.02 Section 2102 of the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010, Pub. L. 111–240, 124 Stat. 2504, provides that for each fifth calendar year beginning after 2012, the penalty under § 6721, Failure to File Correct Information Returns, and the penalty under § 6722, Failure to Furnish Correct Payee Statements, will be adjusted for inflation.
Section 208 of the Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014, Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act, Pub. L. 113–295, 128 Stat. 4010, provides for inflation adjustments for certain Civil Penalties under the Code (§§ 6651, 6652(c), 6695, 6698, 6699, 6721, and 6722) for returns and statements required to be filed after December 31, 2014. For returns and statements required to be filed after December 31, 2015, Section 806 of the Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015, Pub. L. 114–27, 129 Stat. 362, increased the tax penalties for failure to file correct information returns and furnish correct payee statements under §§ 6721 and 6722, respectively.
.02 Unearned Income of Minor Children Taxed as if Parent's Income (the "Kiddie Tax"). For taxable years beginning in 2016, the amount in § 1(g)(4)(A)(ii)(I), which is used to reduce the net unearned income reported on the child's return that is subject to the "kiddie tax," is $1,050. This $1,050 amount is the same as the amount provided in § 63(c)(5)(A), as adjusted for inflation. The same $1,050 amount is used for purposes of § 1(g)(7) (that is, to determine whether a parent may elect to include a child's gross income in the parent's gross income and to calculate the "kiddie tax"). For example, one of the requirements for the parental election is that a child's gross income is more than the amount referenced in § 1(g)(4)(A)(ii)(I) but less than 10 times that amount; thus, a child's gross income for 2016 must be more than $1,050 but less than $10,500.
.04 Child Tax Credit. For taxable years beginning in 2016, the value used in § 24(d)(1)(B)(i) to determine the amount of credit under § 24 that may be refundable is $3,000.
(1) For taxable years beginning in 2016, the Hope Scholarship Credit under § 25A(b)(1), as increased under § 25A(i) (the American Opportunity Tax Credit), is an amount equal to 100 percent of qualified tuition and related expenses not in excess of $2,000 plus 25 percent of those expenses in excess of $2,000, but not in excess of $4,000. Accordingly, the maximum Hope Scholarship Credit allowable under § 25A(b)(1) for taxable years beginning in 2016 is $2,500.
(2) For taxable years beginning in 2016, a taxpayer's modified adjusted gross income in excess of $80,000 ($160,000 for a joint return) is used to determine the reduction under § 25A(d)(2) in the amount of the Hope Scholarship Credit otherwise allowable under § 25A(a)(1). For taxable years beginning in 2016, a taxpayer's modified adjusted gross income in excess of $55,000 ($111,000 for a joint return) is used to determine the reduction under § 25A(d)(2) in the amount of the Lifetime Learning Credit otherwise allowable under § 25A(a)(2).
(1) In general. For taxable years beginning in 2016, the following amounts are used to determine the earned income credit under § 32(b). The "earned income amount" is the amount of earned income at or above which the maximum amount of the earned income credit is allowed. The "threshold phaseout amount" is the amount of adjusted gross income (or, if greater, earned income) above which the maximum amount of the credit begins to phase out. The "completed phaseout amount" is the amount of adjusted gross income (or, if greater, earned income) at or above which no credit is allowed. The threshold phaseout amounts and the completed phaseout amounts shown in the table below for married taxpayers filing a joint return include the increase provided in § 32(b)(3)(B)(i), as adjusted for inflation for taxable years beginning in 2016.
(2) Excessive Investment Income. For taxable years beginning in 2016, the earned income tax credit is not allowed under § 32(i)(1) if the aggregate amount of certain investment income exceeds $3,400.
.08 Rehabilitation Expenditures Treated as Separate New Building. For calendar year 2016, the per low-income unit qualified basis amount under § 42(e)(3)(A)(ii)(II) is $6,700.
.09 Low-Income Housing Credit. For calendar year 2016, the amount used under § 42(h)(3)(C)(ii) to calculate the State housing credit ceiling for the low-income housing credit is the greater of (1) $2.35 multiplied by the State population, or (2) $2,690,000.
.10 Employee Health Insurance Expense of Small Employers. For taxable years beginning in 2016, the dollar amount in effect under § 45R(d)(3)(B) is $25,900. This amount is used under § 45R(c) for limiting the small employer health insurance credit and under § 45R(d)(1)(B) for determining who is an eligible small employer for purposes of the credit.
.12 Alternative Minimum Tax Exemption for a Child Subject to the "Kiddie Tax." For taxable years beginning in 2016, for a child to whom the § 1(g) "kiddie tax" applies, the exemption amount under §§ 55 and 59(j) for purposes of the alternative minimum tax under § 55 may not exceed the sum of (1) the child's earned income for the taxable year, plus (2) $7,400.
.13 Transportation Mainline Pipeline Construction Industry Optional Expense Substantiation Rules for Payments to Employees under Accountable Plans. For calendar year 2016, an eligible employer may pay certain welders and heavy equipment mechanics an amount of up to $17 per hour for rig-related expenses that are deemed substantiated under an accountable plan if paid in accordance with Rev. Proc. 2002–41, 2002–1 C.B. 1098. If the employer provides fuel or otherwise reimburses fuel expenses, up to $11 per hour is deemed substantiated if paid under Rev. Proc. 2002–41.
(2) Dependent. For taxable years beginning in 2016, the standard deduction amount under § 63(c)(5) for an individual who may be claimed as a dependent by another taxpayer cannot exceed the greater of (1) $1,050, or (2) the sum of $350 and the individual's earned income.
(3) Aged or blind. For taxable years beginning in 2016, the additional standard deduction amount under § 63(f) for the aged or the blind is $1,250. The additional standard deduction amount is increased to $1,550 if the individual is also unmarried and not a surviving spouse.
.15 Overall Limitation on Itemized Deductions. For taxable years beginning in 2016, the applicable amounts under § 68(b) are $311,300 in the case of a joint return or a surviving spouse, $285,350 in the case of a head of household, $259,400 in the case of an individual who is not married and who is not a surviving spouse or head of household, $155,650 in the case of a married individual filing a separate return.
.16 Cafeteria Plans. For the taxable years beginning in 2016, the dollar limitation under § 125(i) on voluntary employee salary reductions for contributions to health flexible spending arrangements is $2,550.
.17 Qualified Transportation Fringe Benefit. For taxable years beginning in 2016, the monthly limitation under § 132(f)(2)(A) regarding the aggregate fringe benefit exclusion amount for transportation in a commuter highway vehicle and any transit pass is $130. The monthly limitation under § 132(f)(2)(B) regarding the fringe benefit exclusion amount for qualified parking is $255.
.18 Income from United States Savings Bonds for Taxpayers Who Pay Qualified Higher Education Expenses. For taxable years beginning in 2016, the exclusion under § 135, regarding income from United States savings bonds for taxpayers who pay qualified higher education expenses, begins to phase out for modified adjusted gross income above $116,300 for joint returns and $77,550 for all other returns. The exclusion is completely phased out for modified adjusted gross income of $146,300 or more for joint returns and $92,550 or more for all other returns.
.20 Private Activity Bonds Volume Cap. For calendar year 2016, the amounts used under § 146(d) to calculate the State ceiling for the volume cap for private activity bonds is the greater of (1) $100 multiplied by the State population, or (2) $302,875,000.
.21 Loan Limits on Agricultural Bonds. For calendar year 2016, the loan limit amount on agricultural bonds under § 147(c)(2)(A) for first-time farmers is $520,000.
.22 General Arbitrage Rebate Rules. For bond years ending in 2016, the amount of the computation credit determined under the permission to rely on § 1.148–3(d)(4) of the proposed Income Tax Regulations is $1,650.
.23 Safe Harbor Rules for Broker Commissions on Guaranteed Investment Contracts or Investments Purchased for a Yield Restricted Defeasance Escrow. For calendar year 2016, under § 1.148–5(e)(2)(iii)(B)(1), a broker's commission or similar fee for the acquisition of a guaranteed investment contract or investments purchased for a yield restricted defeasance escrow is reasonable if (1) the amount of the fee that the issuer treats as a qualified administrative cost does not exceed the lesser of (A) $39,000, and (B) 0.2 percent of the computational base (as defined in § 1.148–5(e)(2)(iii)(B)(2)) or, if more, $4,000; and (2) the issuer does not treat more than $110,000 in brokers' commissions or similar fees as qualified administrative costs for all guaranteed investment contracts and investments for yield restricted defeasance escrows purchased with gross proceeds of the issue.
(1) For taxable years beginning in 2016, the personal exemption amount under § 151(d) is $4,050.
(1) Self-only coverage. For taxable years beginning in 2016, the term "high deductible health plan" as defined in § 220(c)(2)(A) means, for self-only coverage, a health plan that has an annual deductible that is not less than $2,250 and not more than $3,350, and under which the annual out-of-pocket expenses required to be paid (other than for premiums) for covered benefits do not exceed $4,450.
(2) Family coverage. For taxable years beginning in 2016, the term "high deductible health plan" means, for family coverage, a health plan that has an annual deductible that is not less than $4,450 and not more than $6,700, and under which the annual out-of-pocket expenses required to be paid (other than for premiums) for covered benefits do not exceed $8,150.
.27 Interest on Education Loans. For taxable years beginning in 2016, the $2,500 maximum deduction for interest paid on qualified education loans under § 221 begins to phase out under § 221(b)(2)(B) for taxpayers with modified adjusted gross income in excess of $65,000 ($130,000 for joint returns), and is completely phased out for taxpayers with modified adjusted gross income of $80,000 or more ($160,000 or more for joint returns).
.28 Treatment of Dues Paid to Agricultural or Horticultural Organizations. For taxable years beginning in 2016, the limitation under § 512(d)(1), regarding the exemption of annual dues required to be paid by a member to an agricultural or horticultural organization, is $161.
.29 Insubstantial Benefit Limitations for Contributions Associated with Charitable Fund-Raising Campaigns.
(1) Low cost article. For taxable years beginning in 2016, for purposes of defining the term "unrelated trade or business" for certain exempt organizations under § 513(h)(2), "low cost articles" are articles costing $10.60 or less.
(2) Other insubstantial benefits. For taxable years beginning in 2016, under § 170, the $5, $25, and $50 guidelines in section 3 of Rev. Proc. 90–12, 1990–1 C.B. 471 (as amplified by Rev. Proc. 92–49, 1992–1 C.B. 987, and modified by Rev. Proc. 92–102, 1992–2 C.B. 579), for the value of insubstantial benefits that may be received by a donor in return for a contribution, without causing the contribution to fail to be fully deductible, are $10.60, $53, and $106, respectively.
.30 Expatriation to Avoid Tax. For calendar year 2016, under § 877A(g)(1)(A), unless an exception under § 877A(g)(1)(B) applies, an individual is a covered expatriate if the individual's "average annual net income tax" under § 877(a)(2)(A) for the five taxable years ending before the expatriation date is more than $161,000.
.31 Tax Responsibilities of Expatriation. For taxable years beginning in 2016, the amount that would be includible in the gross income of a covered expatriate by reason of § 877A(a)(1) is reduced (but not below zero) by $693,000.
.32 Foreign Earned Income Exclusion. For taxable years beginning in 2016, the foreign earned income exclusion amount under § 911(b)(2)(D)(i) is $101,300.
.33 Unified Credit Against Estate Tax. For an estate of any decedent dying in calendar year 2016, the basic exclusion amount is $5,450,000 for determining the amount of the unified credit against estate tax under § 2010.
.34 Valuation of Qualified Real Property in Decedent's Gross Estate. For an estate of a decedent dying in calendar year 2016, if the executor elects to use the special use valuation method under § 2032A for qualified real property, the aggregate decrease in the value of qualified real property resulting from electing to use § 2032A for purposes of the estate tax cannot exceed $1,110,000.
.35 Annual Exclusion for Gifts.
(1) For calendar year 2016, the first $14,000 of gifts to any person (other than gifts of future interests in property) are not included in the total amount of taxable gifts under § 2503 made during that year.
(2) For calendar year 2016, the first $148,000 of gifts to a spouse who is not a citizen of the United States (other than gifts of future interests in property) are not included in the total amount of taxable gifts under §§ 2503 and 2523(i)(2) made during that year.
.36 Tax on Arrow Shafts. For calendar year 2016, the tax imposed under § 4161(b)(2)(A) on the first sale by the manufacturer, producer, or importer of any shaft of a type used in the manufacture of certain arrows is $0.49 per shaft.
.37 Passenger Air Transportation Excise Tax. For calendar year 2016, the tax under § 4261(b)(1) on the amount paid for each domestic segment of taxable air transportation is $4. For calendar year 2016, the tax under § 4261(c)(1) on any amount paid (whether within or without the United States) for any international air transportation, if the transportation begins or ends in the United States, generally is $17.80. Under § 4261(c)(3), however, a lower amount applies under § 4261(c)(1) to a domestic segment beginning or ending in Alaska or Hawaii, and the tax applies only to departures. For calendar year 2016, the rate is $8.90.
.38 Reporting Exception for Certain Exempt Organizations with Nondeductible Lobbying Expenditures. For taxable years beginning in 2016, the annual per person, family, or entity dues limitation to qualify for the reporting exception under § 6033(e)(3) (and section 5.05 of Rev. Proc. 98–19, 1998–1 C.B. 547), regarding certain exempt organizations with nondeductible lobbying expenditures, is $112 or less.
.39 Notice of Large Gifts Received from Foreign Persons. For taxable years beginning in 2016, § 6039F authorizes the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service to require recipients of gifts from certain foreign persons to report these gifts if the aggregate value of gifts received in the taxable year exceeds $15,671.
.40 Persons Against Whom a Federal Tax Lien Is Not Valid. For calendar year 2016, a federal tax lien is not valid against (1) certain purchasers under § 6323(b)(4) who purchased personal property in a casual sale for less than $1,530, or (2) a mechanic's lienor under § 6323(b)(7) who repaired or improved certain residential property if the contract price with the owner is not more than $7,630.
.41 Property Exempt from Levy. For calendar year 2016, the value of property exempt from levy under § 6334(a)(2) (fuel, provisions, furniture, and other household personal effects, as well as arms for personal use, livestock, and poultry) cannot exceed $9,120. The value of property exempt from levy under § 6334(a)(3) (books and tools necessary for the trade, business, or profession of the taxpayer) cannot exceed $4,560.
.42 Interest on a Certain Portion of the Estate Tax Payable in Installments. For an estate of a decedent dying in calendar year 2016, the dollar amount used to determine the "2-percent portion" (for purposes of calculating interest under § 6601(j)) of the estate tax extended as provided in § 6166 is $1,480,000.
.43 Failure to File Tax Return. For tax years beginning in 2016, the amount of the additional tax under § 6651(a) for failure to file a tax return within 60 days of the due date of such return (determined with regard to any extensions of time for filing) shall not be less than the lesser of $135 or 100 percent of the amount required to shown as tax on such returns.
.46 Failure to File Partnership Return. For tax years beginning in 2016, the dollar amount used to determine amount of the penalty under § 6698(b)(1) is $195.
.47 Failure to File S Corporation Return. For tax years beginning in 2016, the dollar amount used to determine amount of the penalty under § 6699(b)(1) is $195.
.50 Attorney Fee Awards. For fees incurred in calendar year 2016, the attorney fee award limitation under § 7430(c)(1)(B)(iii) is $200 per hour.
.51 Periodic Payments Received under Qualified Long-Term Care Insurance Contracts or under Certain Life Insurance Contracts. For calendar year 2016, the stated dollar amount of the per diem limitation under § 7702B(d)(4), regarding periodic payments received under a qualified long-term care insurance contract or periodic payments received under a life insurance contract that are treated as paid by reason of the death of a chronically ill individual, is $340.
.01 General Rule. Except as provided in section 4.02, this revenue procedure applies to taxable years beginning in 2016.
.02 Calendar Year Rule. This revenue procedure applies to transactions or events occurring in calendar year 2016 for purposes of sections 3.08 (rehabilitation expenditures treated as separate new building), 3.09 (low-income housing credit), 3.13 (transportation mainline pipeline construction industry optional expense substantiation rules for payments to employees under accountable plans), 3.20 (private activity bonds volume cap), 3.21 (loan limits on agricultural bonds), 3.22 (general arbitrage rebate rules), 3.23 (safe harbor rules for broker commissions on guaranteed investment contracts or investments purchased for a yield restricted defeasance escrow), 3.30 (expatriation to avoid tax), 3.33 (unified credit against estate tax), 3.34 (valuation of qualified real property in decedent's gross estate), 3.35 (annual exclusion for gifts), 3.36 (tax on arrow shafts), 3.37 (passenger air transportation excise tax), 3.40 (persons against whom a federal tax lien is not valid), 3.41 (property exempt from levy), 3.42 (interest on a certain portion of the estate tax payable in installments), 3.50 (attorney fee awards), and 3.51 (periodic payments received under qualified long-term care insurance contracts or under certain life insurance contracts).


I am starting a new series starting today that I decided to call "First Penguin". I first heard this phrase in the famous last lecture by Dr Randy Pausch. For those that haven't watched that video, here is the meaning of the goose bump-inducing phrase, in brief. When the ice starts to thaw after the brutal winters in the coldest regions of our planet, penguins march to the edge of the ice ready to jump into the water to catch fish. One of them jumps first, and is most often devoured by predators lying in wait. However, if that penguin survives, the others follow.
For the first installment, I shall cover the work of Sunil J Mathew of Cochin, whom I was fortunate to meet in person, tw0 weeks ago. The hour and a half we spent with him is one of the most inspiring 90 minutes I have spent in recent times. He started his work with the Visually Challenged at the age of 22 and has been at it for 10 years. This is his story.
India has 63 million visually challenged people – the highest in the world. Sunil began working with the Visually Challenged during his college days. He and his friends started the SRVC that trains a batch of 20-30 people and teaches them life skills to become independent, and also helps find jobs for them.
As he worked with the Visually Challenged, he realized that while many institutions focused on education, none focused on getting them jobs. He decided to address that gap.
Several years ago, he took one of his protégés to one of the biggest call-centers in Cochin run by his friend. Sunil told his friend, "This guy has a great voice, and is only partially blind. He can read if you increase the font size. Besides in a call center, customers don't see the agent. Please give him a job". The friend obliged with great reluctance. After a quarter, Sunil received a call from his friend asking him to come to the call center immediately. He went over, fearing the worst, but only to be proudly surprised: their customer had recognized his protégé as the Best Employee! Listening to Sunil's narration, I couldn't control tears welling up in my eyes.
After that Sunil cited several small victories he scored painstakingly over the last 10 years – his protégés run a music band, do reflexology, work in organizations like the Taj Group, Wipro, Cognizant, Redbus. Cognizant Admin Team in Cochin recently hired one of Sunil's protégés and he is doing very well.
In the interest of space, I want to narrate one more vignette that shows how, with ingenuity, we can solve the toughest of problems. Sunil, a football enthusiast wanted the Visually Challenged to play football. Research led him to a sport called Blind Football and started playing that with his protégés. They enjoyed the game, but came to him with the same request about finding jobs. Further research revealed that any Indian who represents India in any sport is entitled to a government job. He then put together a Team India, tapped into his network, to get the equipment, kits for the athletes, practice facilities, money for the tickets, and competed in the International Blind Football Championship. His team came 4th in the tournament; the first time ever India has fielded. Now he is working on getting the athletes a government job.
He also talked about filing a patent for a mobile app he has developed and several other initiatives. His unbridled optimism in the face of extreme challenges is awe-inspiring.
This picture was taken at the training facility where a batch of trainees is undergoing training. The sighted person at the back is Sunil Mathew.
Hope you all liked the first installment in this series? Please let me know.
Sunil's dedication, courage, persistence and creativity are very inspiring.
And a great choice of the phrase 'First Penguin' for the series.
And I have a question regarding that. I want to know how you remember and use all that you read and see ? I have seen/Read the last lecture when it became popular, but I kind of forgot everything in that now. Do you have any tips/system for remembering and using the items which we know ?
Ananth, glad you liked Sunil's story and the series title First Penguin. As for how to remember things – I am not sure I know the answer. I don't believe I remember everything I read or see or hear. The last lecture had a huge impact on me and so I remember many things from it.
One of the techniques I consciously follow is to try out/experiment with things I read. This helps me improve and also remember things better. Not sure this is a technique but it maybe helpful.
Hello Sukumar, thanks for this inspiring post. I am happy that we could be the First Penguin providing an opportunity to SRVC candidate and I was fortunate to interact with the candidate booming with passion and confidence .Hats off to Sunil for his inspirational mission .
Such an inspiring post – many kudos to sunil for such an awe-inspiring initiative – and thanks so much sukumar for sharing this with all of us..
Thanks Ragu. Glad you liked the post. I am very happy to see you and the Admin team display such exemplary community mindedness in your Outreach activities as well as showing us the way by giving an opportunity to a SRVC candidate.
Thanks a lot Subra. Glad you liked the post. Sunil's work is awe inspiring indeed.
Inspiring and happy to know that Cognizant is helping them in some way. My best wishes to Sunil.
Nice initiative and kudos Sukumar for thinking about and starting this thread. Sunil Mathew's IS an inspiration and his pride in his wards shows in the attached photo. With such folks who have dedicated their life to a social cause, I often wonder if this is all they do and how they manage and balance their work/life/cause.
Thanks a lot Ganesh. Glad you liked the series. It's a good question Ganesh. It didn't occur to me to ask that question about work life balance. Given he is only 32, maybe he hasn't hit that problem yet. If I talk to him, I will ask him.
Excellent post, Thank you for sharing this with us! Truly inspiring!
Good initiative Sukumar. Spotlighting Indians who make a difference inspite of challenges is a great positive lens on Indians. Definitely it will encourage the attitude of Do Something , Stop Complaining.
First of all, congrats on the First Penguin series. It is very inspiring.
What can I say about Sunil Mathew? How many account wins, successful deliveries and ESOPs will give the job satisfaction as the pioneering work done by him. I should take his autograph.
Sukumar, commendable effort, indeed. A suggestion, if I may. Why not solicit from your readers, recommendations for subjects to be featured in the series?
Super post Sukumar! Thanks for sharing this inspiring story. Salute to Sunil.
Great initiative in positivism in a world where we come across more negative aspects day in and day out. Acts of Individuals such as Sunil keeps humanity going.
I liked your write up especially adaptation of Randy Poshes allegory of First Penguin to indicate High Risk initiatives and your usage " even-if-i-die-trying quality ' to explain it is excellent" High Risk initiatives are justifiable for a cause .
Wish you best in this positive endeavor of yours.
Kudos to your , your positivism and all the " Fist Penguins " you are going to recognize here after.
Great initiative Sukumar. (I remember the book "Last Lecture" you presented to me when I was in Cognizant, and that was the only book I read outside my Research at that time 🙂 .) Nice of you to have started this spot lighting and hats off to Sunil Mathew.
Recently I visited Helen Keller Service Centre for Blind at Cuddalore on 1st Feb, thanks to my Sister Kalaiarasi Ramadas of Innerwheel and Divya Ramkarthik of Infosys to have arranged for the material distributed to the students that day. I enjoyed my time there singing along with one Purushothaman (see his performance in my post at https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10201126204546814&set=vb.1520347588&type=2&theater) who is so much talented that he could identify me with no hesitation when I went closer and started talking to him. Certainly these students are able differently and no one can match them in some of the domains. All the best to Sunil and his team to make more and more differently abled men/women to shine. I'll speak to Mr S Muruganandam, Secretary, Helen Keller Service Centre for Blind to get in touch with SRVC and enable the interaction.
Hi Sukumar, thanks for sharing the creative pursuit of Sunil for such a noble cause. I guess you considered him as the first penguin due to his never give up attitude especially convincing people working with government etc. Looks forward more such real stories.
Thanks for highlighting this story Sukumar. Really inspirational. Sunil must be having an incredible amount of self-belief and persistence to achieve something like this.
Awesome post Sukumar. Sunil and SRVC is a great inspiration. I have been to the center at least 4 or 5 times now. Each time I come out of SRVC, I am so energized by interacting with Sunil and his protege's. We are gald to have contributed to Sunil's cause in a small way.
Thanks for your tip Sukumar. Don't be sorry. All the best. Trying to experiment is a good idea. I'll try that.
Wonderful account of a wonderful person. I know Sunil having met him a few times and seen his SRVC centre in Cochin. He really is an inspiration and listening to his proteges brought tears to my eyes as he has given them something very special; HOPE. Congratulations to him; he deserves all manner of accolades but would probably be too humble to accept them.
Thanks a lot Vijayakumar. Glad you liked the post.
Thanks Srini. Yes, looking at the work done by Sunil, there is no choice but to quit complaining and do something.
Thanks. You are right, no amount of money earned can equal the impact that Sunil is creating. Very inspiring indeed.
Kannan, thanks. I did have this line "I also need your support in identifying First Penguin entrepreneurs across India [over time the rest of the world too 🙂 ]" buried in the post. I guess others would have also miss it. I will make this request more prominent in the next posts. Thanks for pointing out.
Thanks a lot Job. Yes Sunil's story is inspiring. Glad you liked the series title.
Thanks a lot Pannir. Yes, these people do have some special abilities. No doubt. I will request Sunil to contact you.
Thanks Prakash. Yes, his never-give-up attitude is inspiring.
Thanks Kartic. Yes, Sunil has tremendous self-belief and the passion to help people at such a young age. Truly inspiring and admirable.
Thanks a lot Babu. Hats off to Sunil Sir indeed.
Thanks Joe for introducing me to Sunil. I missed crediting you in the post. Sorry about that. Yes it is energizing and inspiring to meet Sunil and his proteges. Kudos to you and the Cognizant Kochi team for recruiting one of Sunil's proteges.
Thanks Ananth. Please try experimenting and let me know if it works.
Thanks Louise. Yes he is a very humble man. No amount of accolades will suffice for noble cause he is after. You summed it up nicely – giving HOPE to people who are in seemingly hopeless situations. I am very happy to that there are such people in our world who do such tremendously valuable things for other people.
As a part of code4cause initiative, we are starting a website "forgotten heros", which will be lauched shortly to reward and recognize people like Sunil. A small way where we can help those people.
Reading this during low moments makes you understand how much is possible when challenges seem impossible. It is just about always keeping a positive frame of mind and the conviction burning high.
Thanks Veena. Yes. Extra ordinary conviction and self-belief is required for tackling such big challenges.
Sukumar – Got a mail from Sunil on Helen Keller Centre at Cuddalore and I've put him through to my sister, who keeps visiting this centre. Thanks for introducing me.
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The Chronicle's Decade in Review
By Alexandra Yetter, Miranda Manier, and Margaret Smith
Closing the door on the past decade, three Chronicle editors take a deep dive into the early 2010s to look into the moments that defined the decade.
Wesley Enriquez
Although the Oscars maintained its time-old tradition of being white-male-dominated, some movies in Hollywood finally delivered the diversity audiences have been craving. It's hard not to point to the 2018 film comedy-drama "Crazy Rich Asians," starring Constance Wu and Henry Golding, based on a book by Kevin Kwan. The film was made up of an all-Asian cast for the first time in 25 years in Hollywood blockbuster history, and shocked movie executives when the film became wildly popular, grossing $238.5 million in the box office, plus a spin-off film to be shot in 2020. – Alexandra Yetter
Bo Burnham's 2018 directorial feature film debut, "Eighth Grade," was unquestionably the most influential movie of the decade in my eyes. I might be biased because I got to interview Burnham himself before the premiere, but critics seem to agree with me, as the movie has a coveted 99% on Rotten Tomatoes. It is funny, breathtaking, heartbreaking and beautiful all at once. The score by Anna Meredith is also deeply compelling and emotional with a sharp sense of humor, and as a disproportionate number of movie composers are men, this kind of representation is a subtle but exciting detail. – Miranda Manier
In his breakout first film, Jordan Peele—beloved "Key & Peele" comedian—smashed both cinematic stereotypes and expectations in "Get Out" (2017). What was so utterly beautiful about the film—save for the cinematography, acting and casting—is that Peele resisted all clichés and stereotypes. When they would arise, such as in the buddy-cop best friend character, portrayed by comedian Lil Rel Howery, they were so over done and apparent that some moments could even be viewed as satire. Peele marinates this aspect with hard-hitting, socio-politically-aware themes that scream at the audience to take notice of them. If any viewer left the theater feeling the same as when they entered, they simply were not watching the film. – Margaret Smith
Looking back at the "best of" lists from 2011 to 2019, a "Game of Thrones" season tops nearly each and every one. Not only did it rake in billions in sales, but it made actors like Emilia Clarke and Kit Harrington household names. And when the final season premiered in 2019, more than 44 million people worldwide—myself included—tuned in to see who would finally sit on the iron throne. (Note: "Game of Thrones" also makes my list for most disappointing series endings ever, right next to "How I Met Your Mother.") – Alexandra Yetter
If you don't know about Donald Glover's meteoric rise to stardom, you haven't been paying attention. From his early days writing for "30 Rock" to his lead role on "Community" to his groundbreaking musical alter-ego Childish Gambino to, of course, his role in this summer's "The Lion King," Glover has quickly risen in fame. But to me, his largest impact has been on the TV industry through his stunning FX show "Atlanta," which follows his character's rise in the rap industry in the city of Atlanta. The show is unlike anything I have ever seen before, and episodes such as season two's "Teddy Perkins" exemplify the show's strange, raw and vulnerable tone. – Miranda Manier
In an era when comedians and viewers alike say comedy cannot exist without hounding on the same cliché, culturally and socially inappropriate themes—"Portlandia" defied all of that nonsense to create wholesome, too-real sketch comedy. Airing January 2011, Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein—co-creators, co-writers and co-stars—peeked into every crevice of Portland, Oregon, and brought it to life. With Brownstein and Armisen both playing recurring characters in roles such as lovers, best friends, small business owners and even goths, the show strikes the real and sometimes dry funny bone in every one of us. With the series premiere and finale all taking place within the decade, it's safe to say this series stole the hearts and laughs of its cult following. – Margaret Smith
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"Let It Go" (Elsa a.k.a Idina Menzel)
No song, save for "Let It Go," sung by Idina Menzel as Elsa in the 2013 Disney film "Frozen," has captured more hearts—or brains annoyed—with its catchiness. The Oscar-winning song has become an anthem for children, the LGBTQ+ community and feminists. – Alexandra Yetter
"Run Away With Me" (the incomparable Carly Rae Jepsen)
Listen, you can't hear those first few notes of horn at the beginning of Carly Rae Jepsen's "Run Away With Me" and tell me you don't get the urge to grab the hand of someone you love and sprint off into the night. It's a toe-tapping, waist-wiggling hit, and I won't let anyone tell me otherwise. – Miranda Manier
"Aquarium" (Easy Mac)
Many people college age, or slightly older, can look back on one artist and remember him for truly shaping their generation: Mac Miller. Miller was more than a famous musician—his music reached out to people, many of whom were hurting in some way, and spoke to them like a friend or confidant. Before his devastating death in September 2018, Miller crafted numerous albums including "Watching Movies with the Sound Off," a masterpiece of its time that explores the highs and lows of Miller's life. The song "Aquarium" from this album speaks to the idea of idealization in current times and how fleeting life can be when we endlessly follow these romanticized ideas. Both a submission to this concept and a warning sign for it, Miller fluidly speaks to his listeners over an easy-going beat. – Margaret Smith
Along with climate activism, the 2010s also saw the mainstream rise of veganism, which brought along with it the invention of plant-based substitutes. The Impossible Burger is just one plant-based burger to have graced the markets, and the Impossible Burger 2.0 was even placed on TIME's 100 best innovations list for 2019. The faux-burger has also made its way to Burger King's menu, solidifying its reach out to a once-hard-to-find diet. – Alexandra Yetter
Rideshare services
When I was in high school, I would visit Chicago every few months, and my friend and I had no idea how the "L" worked yet, so we would take taxis everywhere. It was awful. Uber was founded a little over ten years ago, in March of 2009, and honestly nothing has been the same since. There are some difficulties with the ride-hailing industry, including mistreatment of drivers and safety concerns for riders, but the convenience it has brought into all of our lives is hard to refute. – Miranda Manier
The year is 2013, and up-and-coming artists and creators are hit with something life-altering—a platform that will regulate some of their income. "With a subscription-style payment model, fans pay their favorite creators a monthly amount of [the fans] choice in exchange for exclusive access, extra content, or a closer look into their creative journey," according to the company's website. Any type of regulation for a creative is more than enticing. The market of demand is always fluctuating, and knowing you have "fans" there for you, supporting you monthly, affords a little bit of comfort and breathing room. – Margaret Smith
Maddy Asma
Handmaid's dress
Although Margaret Atwood's "The Handmaid's Tale" had been around since 1985, Hulu's 2017 TV show adaptation of the book spawned a newfound pop culture appreciation for the dystopian drama. With the show's mainstream popularity came the token red dresses and white bonnets worn by the Handmaids. The feminist ensemble quickly became popular among activists, with demonstrators donning the costumes during protests, including outside the hearings for then-Supreme Court Justice candidate Brett Kavanaugh, solidifying the gown's place in pop culture and politics. – Alexandra Yetter
Tumblr girl clothes
Remember thigh high socks with Doc Martens and a pleated American Apparel skirt? How about mustard yellow Kanken backpacks shrugged on over a thrifted, oversized sweater? An edgy graphic t-shirt and mom jeans? For all these things, we have the aesthetic of Tumblr girls to thank. These trends borrow heavily from the '90s, and honestly, I'm here for it. A little bit grungy and a little bit preppy, my high school wardrobe was pretty much copied from the blogs I followed—and looking around campus, I would wager most Columbia students' wardrobes still are. – Miranda Manier
Fenty Fashion Show
Robyn Rihanna Fenty, renowned musician, actress, businesswoman and, most recently, fashion designer, put on a show the fashion world truly had never seen. The Savage X Fenty Show, held in September of this year, was a lingerie fashion show that was broadcast for all the world's enjoyment. The kicker to this extravagant display, which featured musicians, dancers and models, is that the show put a spotlight on women, men and gender-nonconforming people of color as well as people of all different body types more than ever before—something that other shows like the "Victoria's Secret Fashion Show" never dared to do to that extent. Rihanna, an icon in every pursuit of hers, has inclusivity at the forefront of her ventures. To this ever-so-lovely, driven and brilliant creative, we can wait for the music, girl, as long as you keep feeding us this kind of content. – Margaret Smith
In 2018, a teenage girl with Asperger's syndrome began skipping school every Friday to sit outside the Swedish Parliament to bring awareness to the climate crisis. One year later, Greta Thunberg, at just 16 years old, has jump-started a global youth environmental movement, mass climate strikes across the world and substantive discussions among some political leaders on how to tackle the climate crisis. –Alexandra Yetter
To young, queer people, producer Ryan Murphy has always been a fabled, iconic figure. "Glee" was a hot mess, but it was a hot mess with the first romantic relationship between two teenage girls that I ever saw on-screen, and for that, it will always hold a place in my heart. Since "Glee," though, Ryan Murphy has turned TV upside down and managed to make less of a mess with each of his new creations. He has produced cultural hit after cultural hit, including "American Horror Story," "The Politician," and—my favorite—"Pose." Through these shows, Murphy has strayed away from the tokenistic characters and themes that were trademarks of "Glee" and has instead created truly nuanced diversity. "Pose" is a show of nearly entirely black and brown trans women and gay men, which is unheard of. Ryan Murphy has helped change the TV game forever. – Miranda Manier
(Second Term) Barack Obama
Though former President Barack Obama was first elected in 2008, for the sake of this amble through the decade, we will focus on his second term. Usher in the inauguration in January 2013. Hand on the Bible, President Barack Obama looked into the eyes of the country with promise. However, this is not to say that the former commander-in-chief did not have his share of obstacles and downfalls. Pitted against him were events like the government shutdown of 2013; the Flint, Michigan, water crisis; and, of course, the Sandy Hook elementary school shooting, which happened just after his reelection. Though, we will never forget all the countless good acts as well: boosting federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $10.10 in 2014; attempting to make healthcare more achievable for those without access; and making strides to prepare us for imminent and already onset climate crisis. For these moments and the fond memories we say, and this time without the sarcasm, "Thanks, Obama." – Margaret Smith
POLITICAL MOMENTS
Shane Tolentino
In 2018, women broke records when the highest number of women were elected to political office during the midterms, largely in response to President Donald Trump's 2016 election. More than 100 women were elected to Congress across the nation, including the now-infamous "Squad"—Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) and Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.). – Alexandra Yetter
Dr. Ford testifying
In September of 2018, Dr. Christine Blasey Ford stood in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee and recounted her alleged rape at the hands of now-Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Regardless of whether or not you believe her, the evidence is insurmountable that Blasey Ford lost a great deal for telling her story: She had to move four times within one month after her testimony due to death threats against her and her family, and she was unable to return to her job at Palo Alto University. Blasey Ford's impact on survivors of rape—as well as the impact of those who responded to her with hate and skepticism—could have ripple effects for decades to come. – Miranda Manier
Legalization of gay marriage
To add another notch to the presidential belt of Barack Obama, he did what morally and rightfully had to be done—he federally legalized gay marriage in June of 2015. To the uproar of applause and joy and—on that day—silencing of opposition, the U.S. Supreme Court granted this right to same-sex couples. It was a long, painful and treacherous journey to get to that point and by no means are there equal rights for LGBTQ+ folk, but on this day, people could rejoice in the fact that their government finally recognized them. The push for equality is always uphill, and moments like this are milestones in a winding journey to justice for humanity. – Margaret Smith
In 2017, The New York Times published an article detailing decades of sexual harassment and assault by Hollywood kingpin Harvey Weinstein. What followed was unprecedented: people from across industries, income levels and celebrity statuses came forward to say it has happened to "me, too" as part of a social media movement started by activist Tarana Burke to support those who have experienced sexual violence. Although there were many important moments in the 2010s, the #MeToo movement marked the end of a decades-long pattern of silencing victims to start a national conversation. – Alexandra Yetter
Climate crisis movement
Ten years ago, if someone mentioned the climate crisis, most young people would think of the "South Park" depiction of Al Gore and ManBearPig: ridiculous, absurd and obscure, without any real threat to reality. Now, young people are leading the charge in protests and rallies for legislation. The growth that has come from this issue has been deeply influential, creating public support for bills such as the Green New Deal and Illinois' Clean Energy Jobs Act. – Miranda Manier
Social decriminalization of pot
Can anyone really believe that pot, reefer, the devil's lettuce has been socially decriminalized come 2020? And more to the point, as of the next decade, it will be legal in a number of states, both medically and recreationally. If you told my hometown high school stoners who would smoke under the bridge during lunch period that they could do so in Illinois legally—though there is some red tape—come this next year, they would've thought they were smoking something stronger than just marijuana. It's incredible the way time and generations alter perception, what was once deemed unimaginable evil is now something anyone over the age of 21 can do just for giggles. – Margaret Smith
WEIRDEST MOMENTS
Russia hacking election
Remember that super weird thing that happened when former Special Counselor Robert Mueller concluded in testimony before Congress that Russia hacked Facebook in order to use political ads to ensure Trump's election in 2016? Yeah, that was SO awkward for Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg. – Alexandra Yetter
Honestly, I don't know what's weirder: Fyre Festival itself, or the documentary war that broke out between Netflix and Hulu as they tried to capitalize on the 2017 failed festival's story. This was made entirely possible by the nature of social media, and in hindsight, it feels like an episode of "Black Mirror." The logline: Rich and beautiful influencers get flown out to what's supposed to be a luxurious, Instagrammable vacation, but ends up almost as bad as "Lord of the Flies." In January 2019, Netflix and Hulu both released documentaries on the festival flop, with competitive release dates and exclusive interviews. It was basically a follow-up "Black Mirror" episode where the joke isn't on the rich influencers. Instead, it's on us, the consumers hungry to read about their humiliation. – Miranda Manier
Ted Cruz sharing Twitter porn
Yes, you did read that correctly. In September 2017, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) "liked" a pornographic tweet on his account. Now, while this is not the same as outright tweeting pornography, "liking" a tweet is enough to have it pop up on someone else's timeline, showing a certain user interacted with the tweet. After followers were outraged the senator would share such a thing, the tweet was removed from his page and reported to Twitter. Oh, how the mighty have fallen. The conservative senator could make as many half-baked claims of it being an accident all he wanted, but Ted, the truth is, we know this was just to distract from you being the Zodiac Killer. – Margaret Smith
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Man robs bank during severe weather wearing Mardi Gras mask
By Amber Stegall | March 21, 2012 at 5:25 PM CDT - Updated June 26 at 6:39 PM
Sheriff's Deputies on the scene of a bank robbery in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) - The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office was called to a bank robbery at the Whitney Bank in the 11000 block of Industriplex on Wednesday morning, just before Noon during severe weather.
According to reports, a man entered the bank wearing a blue long-sleeve button up shirt, blue jeans, white tennis shoes, a black and gold Mardi Gras mask, a black ball cap, gardening gloves and several bandanas covering his neck.
According to police, the man, armed with a handgun, jumped over the teller counter and demanded money. He verbally instructed other employees to a corner in the bank.
There were no patrons in the bank at the time. The robber fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of money.
EBRSO units setup a perimeter in the area and K-9 police dogs are also attempting to track the suspect. There were no injuries in the robbery.
Anyone with information pertaining to this incident is asked to call the Sheriff's Office at 389-5000 or contact CrimeStoppers anonymously at 344-STOP.


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Netflix's Motel Makeover: Is it Fake (Scripted) or Real?
Netflix's Motel Makeover is about design and reformation. Here are details if it is real?
Saturday, 28 August 2021, 01:13 IST
Source: Decider
In their Mid-30s, friends turned business partners and moteliers, April Brown and Sarah Sklash are known for bringing the exquisite transformation to any given grimy old Inn into a blazing one. Netflix's Motel Makeover is about design and reformation. Besides this, it also shows the targets and challenges which April and Sarah have to come across. Netflix has vast categories of reality shows, and audiences have the same question of whether the series is real or scripted.
Is it Really Scripted, What's the Truth Behind the Making of the Show?
Source:Decider
Motel Makeover is a show that exhibits April and Sarah's journey to Sauble Beach, which is near Lake Huron from Prince Edward County, Ontario, to expand their June Motel Empire. Produced by Canada's Proper television and Funded by Boat Rocker and Netflix, the show is undoubtedly unscripted and to prove this. For instance, the raw working conditions reflect the authenticity of the show.
A huge amount of money is invested to make the show, with much of the time and other resources invested in it. And on the other hand, Editing is something which is the necessity of every creativity as it brings a strategic coherence. There are times when certain irrelevant scenes are needed to be cut out from the whole video making it worth reflecting on interesting things.
The last-minute preparations can never be scripted like the challenges which Sarah and April handled at that point of time. The situation and reactions are too real to be fake.
What Brings out the Contrast Between Real and Fake!
Besides this, there is the presence of a camera that captures the real moments. There is a full team there that helps shoot and capture the real moments, and those could not have been done by April and Sarah. Although at specific points of time, the dialogues of both of them are cut from their interviews and added into the required scenes. Various transitions can be traced to detect the raw dealing of the show as these are not edited at all.
Is it Really the Hardwork of April and Sarah?
April and Sarah are famous business women today due to their creative ideas, but they do not possess any professional experience in the field of renovation and design. But then also the transformations they do are praiseworthy as it shows that skills do not always need back up of any professional degree or course.
During the pandemic, many shows were run down, especially during 2020. But April and Sarah made it through, which acted as an advantage for them. Their transformations are worth watching as it reflects their creativity, especially the management in terms of funds. The motels are best, especially at the times of pandemic as it helps in maintaining the social distancing, and people do not even have to visit the lobbies.
Hence, such a working scenario with an on-the-spot problem dealing performance cannot be scripted in any way round.
Just started watching this show because I was interested after reading the synopsis. I have to tell you though, the ladies voices drive me insane. I'm sure they are talented young ladies but the valley girl voices have to go.
jlw says:
Same! Thank you! I had to mute it & watch with subtitles. Nasal Canadian valley girls… Omagawd ferr shurr


Shaun was picked up in Essex by the dog warden.
Why did they do it to me. As I was picking up Rosie the kennels asked if I wanted to meet Shaun today and see how lovely he was with Rosie.
O.M.G. Out they came together.
She shiny black and elegant and him a young lean beautiful teenager. As soppy as a bucket of squishy water. He pushed himself up under Rosie's belly and snuggled into her face.
He has a temperament to die for and now I know why the kennels have kept hold of him. How can you put down a dog as lovely as this.
Obviously been bred to work; but obviously a failure. He has had his front dew claws removed, which although a lot of decent lurcher breeders do naturally, worker homes do naturally.
Junior is due to go to Hampshire on Thursday and instead of a rest Uncle Barney is having Shaun to stay, unless someone on here wants the most lovable foster. My face is sticky from kisses.
Make an orderly queue. Shaun is about 18 months old.
AND NO. WE DON'T KNOW IF HE IS CAT FRIENDLY. USUALLY NOT..
What a handsome lad! Shame about my cats!
Ahh bless him, he looks like a friendly little chap. Oh not to have to work.... think I can feel a lottery ticket purchase coming on!
Oh my Oh my Oh my - what a little sweetie!
Pity I go back to work next week..... I can't imagine he'll be waiting long though, ickle ones are usually sought after especially when they have a lovely temperament!
The photos don't do him justice. He is incredibly adorable in the flesh. When he stops wagging his tail long enough to take a piccie, I'm sure you will all fall in love with his piccies.
Definitely saluki collie type. And only about 24 inches at the shoulder. Fully grown.
Poor Barney will be stacking them up soon. ;D Shaun looks lovely.
Mummy Chook seems to be of the opinion that five hounds is the optimum number for my home-kennel & is determined to maintain it at that level! (Except of course when there's an additional one looking for overnight accommodation ).
oooh, one out one in! look forward to hearing how he settles in.... do you ever get to sit on your own sofa Barney?!!
do you ever get to sit on your own sofa Barney?!!
Shaun arrived here this morning courtesy of Auntie Jenny's Waifs & Strays Taxi Service, & has proved a big hit with the girls.
We do appear to have another countersurfer/bin raider on our hands, so security will be raised to a yet higher level.
Shaun has a lovely temperament, & doesn't appear to have brought much in the way of baggage with him.
Just to add to Barney's comments on Shaun, I called in briefly to day after Shaun had arrived and he is a really lovely dog. Very friendly, waggy tail the whole time, and so affectionate. He is going to make someone a great pet and I bet he won't be waiting long .
Just to add to Barney's comments on Shaun, I called in briefly to day after Shaun had arrived and he is a really lovely dog. Very friendly, waggy tail the whole time, and so affectionate.
Thanks Ian - I neglected to mention how affectionate the lad is.
We've just returned from the evening perambulation, & Shaun was absolutely as good as gold on the lead.
.........................I'm just wondering where he'll choose to sleep tonight?
There is actually another one, which is also more or less permanently inhabited by canines!
I took Shaun to the vets this morning for his initial checkup, first vax & microchipping.
The lad was an absolute Superstar whilst being examined, & didn't flinch at either the vaccination or the chipping.
He weighed in at a meagre 21.5Kg - this is already being addressed!


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