We are often asked if the tax liability for the sale of a vacation home can be deferred using IRC section 1031 procedures. The answer to this question is found in the 2008-16 Revenue Procedure. The general rule for ALL 1031 exchanges is that the property must be held primarily for investment or use in trade or business. To demonstrate […]
Net Neutrality and Cellular Networks
As senators in Washington ponder net neutrality issues as it pertains to terrestrial cable and telecommunications networks, eBay Skype VoIP Provider has asked the FCC to open cellular networks to external applications and devices. While obviously self-serving, the request sparks debate about what kind of role consumer choice should play on the public airwaves. Specifically, Skype asks the FCC to […]
Jack In The Box and other antenna decorations
Remember what made the Antenna Topper popular in the 1970s and 1980s? It was the Jack In The Box fast food restaurant founded in 1951 by Robert O. Peterson of San Diego, California. Jack In The Box restaurants gained popularity when they featured the fictional character named “Jack” in their advertising. The character Jack had a “Ping Pong” ball head […]
SinKaya in Shibuya, Japan – “Sin” is the name of the Master, completely innocent and pure
Manga Writer, Japanese Matsuri, Delicious Yamanashi Houto Udon We call him “Master” and that honorific describes him with a “T”. A restaurant owner in Japan is often referred to as “Master” or in the Japanese pronunciation “Masuta-“. Hint Senpai! When you don’t know how to address a restaurant or bar manager in Japan, feel free to use “Masuta-“. When Sin-san’s […]
The next generation is here and we are waiting
Xbox One and PlayStation 4, collectively known as ‘Next Gen’ consoles, have the ability to enable much more sophisticated gaming with better graphics, a larger game world, and more creative game development. The gaming public is excited about the possibilities of the Next Gen and is eager to find out how the increased capabilities of the Next Gen consoles will […]
How can you make money with YouTube
Many people don’t know that they can make money from YouTube. The site shares the earnings from the ads on the video. This means that if you can get a decent audience, there is a chance you can make more money. However, there are a few things you’ll want to keep in mind with this. Account settings This is easily […]
Business Growth – Looking at Darwin and the Devil
As business processes become commoditized in a developed economy, they are outsourced or offshored or both, leaving local companies with relentless pressure to deliver the next wave of innovation. Lack of innovation equals lack of differentiation equals failure to make the profits and revenues necessary to attract capital investment. It behooves us all to use our brains to get ahead […]
Why use granite countertops in your kitchen?
There are several different types of stone used for kitchen countertops, including marble, onyx, limestone, and granite. Granite is the best type of stone to use in your kitchen, due to its versatility, range of colors and extreme durability. Granite is one of the hardest types of stone in the world and diamonds are required to cut the stones. Countertops […]
8 Proven Ways to Manifest Fast Money!
There are several ways that you can quickly manifest money in your life. The first thing you need to understand is that there is a reason why money is not coming into your life right now. You’re doing some things that repel money. So you have to change this and start doing the things that will quickly manifest money in […]
Content strategy for social media marketing
Imagine that social media is a lot like an in-person social party hosted by your local chamber of commerce. There are quite a few people there and you know that in order to successfully navigate this party, you are going to have to strike up some face-to-face conversations with the potential new customers who are there. The easiest strategy that […]