Meet the Neighbors Our 10 Favorite Places to Live in Houston for 2017 These neighborhood stewards told us why theyve chosen to put down roots where they did By Roxanna Asgarian Photography by Jack Thompson Max Burkhalter and Michael Paulsen 3212017 at 1200am Published in the April 2017 issue of Houstonia THE NEIGHBORHOOD OPTIONS IN HOUSTON huge sprawling diverse Houstonare seemingly endless Choosing which part of town suits you best is a challenge equal parts exciting and overwhelming Maybe youd do anything to avoid a hefty commute to your office in the Galleria Maybe youre all about the quality of your kids school Maybe you want walkable access to your daily caffeine fix or you want to know your neighbors intimatelyor not at all Wherever your priorities lie theres probably a neighborhood in the area thats perfect for you This year we narrowed down a list of our current favoritesjust 10 in a sea of great possibilitiesand showcased some of the people who call those hoods home Both longtimers and newcomers these neighborhood stewards told us why theyve chosen to put down roots where they did Before you log onto HARcom maybe youll find a Houstonian in these pages you relate to giving insight into what might be the neighborhood of your dreams For more information on all 147 of Houstons neighborhoods including demographic data market data transportation data and school rankings head to our Neighborhoods by the Numbers chart for 2017 Memorial Average home price 675000235 million Deciding factor Familyoriented Favorite neighborhood spots Ciros Italian Grill CityCentres shops and restaurants the private lakes at Sandalwood Patty Busmire admires the abundance of natural scenery outside her Sandalwood home PATTY BUSMIRE grew up in Houston and moved around a lot growing upin areas including Boulevard Oaks where she attended Edgar Allen Poe Elementary thenbrandnew Sharpstown and Dickinson In the late 80s she moved to Chicago for a decade with her thenhusband where she had two kids Drew and Becky Living in the inner city its kind of hard to find playdates for your kids Busmire says You do whatever it is to try and find socialization for them Were not Jewish but I took my son to the Jewish community center for his first social experiencehe was doing Shabbat and every Friday we had challah bread and the whole deal When her family made the move back to Houston in 1997 Busmire wanted to live in a place that felt like the neighborhoods she grew up in Her realtor Amy Bernstein took her to Sandalwood an enclave near the Memorial Villages lined by three small connected lakes running along Buffalo Bayou I walked along the lake trail and there was Easter grass and I was so excited because it said to me families are here she says And this neighborhood has proven to be just thata throwback to the neighborhoods that I grew up in where you played Kick the Can and you went outside and your friends were right down the street and the kids go down to the lake on their bikes with their fishing pole over their shoulder After her children now 23 and 25 left for college Busmire spent two years remodeling her lakeside midcentury modern home while hewing close to the original architects intent When shes not running her businessFull Blown Dry Bar in the River Oaks Shopping Centershes entertaining guests for big dinners and pool parties And even though shes living solo in the house for now she hopes her family will have a presence here for the long haul I marveled when I moved here that people had moved back here and raised their kids in the schools that they grew up in Its just this love and loyalty to this area she says I hope my kids come back and raise their kids here I hope one of them ends up in this house Memorial Image Tanyia Johnson Garden OaksOak Forest Average home price 250000445000 Deciding factor The neighborhood Montessori school Favorite neighborhood spots Plonk Wine Bar Petrol Station and Petrols Saturday Farm Stand Emma Moon and her family enjoy spending sunny afternoons on the patio at Plonk EMMA MOON was a divorced mother of a teenage daughter when after living abroad for years she returned to her hometown of Houston in 1999 and purchased a Montrose townhome Then she met her husband Ted had another child and put it back on the market We were starting all over she says so the townhome in Montrose wasnt quite suiting us and we were starting to think about schools Their search started in the Heights where they found the homes smaller than theyd like and largely out of their price range Someone told us about this neighborhood she smiles sitting on the patio of Oak Forest wine bar Plonk and gesturing to the area beyond We came and checked it out and decided to move here and pretty quickly fell in love with it The Moons landed in a threebedroom twobathroom house with a pool fruit trees and an organic garden in the backyard A big selling point for her family was indeed the schools Her 10yearold son attends Garden Oaks Montessori Magnet one of only three public Montessori schools in HISD Thats a big part of what brought me to this neighborhood I love the idea of being involved with parents who would be willing to give of themselves to create something like that she says When Moons not running her eventsplanning business shes gardening in her backyard or selling pastured meat to her neighbors at the Farm Stand at Petrol Station She loves that her son can go out and play with his friends without needing a ton of supervision Its the mixture of urban life with a touch of suburbia she says I love being in a neighborhood where things are just a little bit slower Garden OaksOak Forest Image Tanyia Johnson Sugar Land Average home price 216000 441000 Deciding factor Diversity Favorite neighborhood spots Sugar Land Town Square for shopping and events Pappasitos The Farhoud Family loves the living space of their fivebedroom home in the Avalon at Telfair TANZEEL MERCHANT spent most of her childhood in Sugar Land where her mother and father immigrants from Pakistan and India respectively raised her and her siblings She attended the University of Houston where she met her husband Ibrahim Farhoud himself an immigrant from Lebanon After they married and started their own family moving back to Sugar Land seemed like the obvious choice We were living off San Felipe and my daughter was 2 or 3 I was pregnant and we needed more space she says It was for the kids That whole suburb environment it just makes a difference when youre a parent Plus my parents live five minutes away Merchant and her husband now have three girls ages 7 to 12 and her parents stop by their fivebedroom fourbathroom home in the Avalon at Telfair a subdivision with six lakes connected by trails at least once a week My kids get to get spoiled by their grandparents My dad is absolutely adorable Merchant says smiling He knows what everybody likes and hell just show up at the house with everybodys favorite ice cream When her familys not working or in school they might be eating their weekly Wednesdaynight dinner at Pappasitos or catching an outdoor movie night at Sugar Land Town Square Merchant says her family adores living in the area because of the great schools the sense of safety and security and most importantly to her the wide range of people and cultures to which her kids are exposed I love that its diverseits a really big thing for me especially with my girls she says Children are very impressionable and being in this culturally diverse area everybodys happy nobodys selfesteem is being affected everybodys comfortable Its just a complete mix and everybody loves everybody Sugar Land Image Tanyia Johnson East End Average home price 253000 Deciding factor Eclectic openminded neighbors Favorite neighborhood spots Villa Arcos East End Farmers Market Chocolate Wasted Ice Cream Ann Pinchak enjoys gardening in the backyard of her East End bungalow In 2003 Ann Pinchak then a 46yearold immigration attorney and married mother of two was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis My life changed dramatically because of MS she says It got me to think My life was stressed and things didnt fit After retiring from her law practice and realizing she was gay Pinchak eventually left her husband and her neighborhood of Bellaire where shed raised her two children already knowing exactly where she wanted to end up Shed first lived in and loved the East End while attending the UH Law Center from 1979 to 82 and shed always felt the neighborhood calling her With each time I left and came back I was like why did I ever leave the East End Its my heart and soul she says She bought an old house from the 20s and renovated extensively swapping out the plumbing and installing central air among other things At first my friends were like what are you doing because the house needed a lot of work she laughs It had walltowall shag carpet the foundation was crooked the plumbing consisted of all the original pipes But beneath the shag carpet were beautiful hardwood floors and the homes 33 original windows of all shapes and sizes provide natural light and views to her favorite asset of the househer neighbors The biggest thing for me is the people I can stand right on my front porch and thats for me an example of it she says My neighbor across the street is Hispanic theyve lived here 40 years her mother makes tacos from scratch every Christmas and they have me over Next to her is an African American woman whos a writer The neighbor on the end Pinchak spends her days gardening in her yard and handing out extra produce to passersby walking along her streets promenade or checking in with the vendors at the Sunday East End Street Market where shes a regular Now that shes found her way back to the neighborhood she plans to stay put Its diverse its eclectic its openminded she says Its just the most accepting neighborhood Ive ever been in and Ive always felt alive here East End Image Tanyia Johnson Bellaire Average home price 933000 Deciding factor Peace and quiet Favorite neighborhood spots Union Kitchen Fadis Mediterranean Grill walk and bike paths Duane and Devi Brown chose to stay in Bellaire and remodel their home In 2008 when Duane Brown was drafted as a left tackle for the Texans he purchased a home in Bellaire a short commute to his office at the NRG Stadium complex Once his wife Devi joined him from New York four years later they decided to search for a new house together We were looking in Rice Village we loved a lot of the properties there We dont want to be far out so Sugar Land and Pearland were out of the question for us Devi says But the more we spent time here the more I started to really love Bellaire Its an insulated place with its own vibe And if I want to get to Rice Village which I love for shopping she adds I can get there in seven to 10 minutes The Browns stayed in the fourbedroom threeandahalfbath house Duane had purchased which was brandnew when he moved in renovating the space with additions including a custommade bed Devian onair personality at iHeartRadio and owner of retail and selfdiscovery brand Karma Blissalso loves her quick commute to the radio station in the Galleria area the time it takes for two songs to play she says When the couple isnt hard at work theyll swing by the River Oaks District for a date night or catch a meal at nearby Union Kitchen But mostly when theyre in Bellaire theyre enjoying their peace and quiet We love to ride bikes around the neighborhood she says The streets are really beautiful and the trees fold over into the street Amenities are still accessible in other words even though the Browns have escaped the hustle and bustle It has a feel of being a sleepy suburban town miles away from the chaos and a world away from the traffic Devi says This is our safe haven Bellaire Image Tanyia Johnson Katy Average home price 182000335000 Deciding factor Family life Favorite neighborhood spots Local Table El Tiempo David Underwood and his family appreciate the sports and outdoor activities afforded by life in Cinco Ranch When David Underwood and his wife Lori were a young couple in the early 2000s they called their Rice Military neighborhood transitioning Washington was not cool at the time he laughs But once their daughter Ava was born they realized they needed something elsemore room to grow their family in a place oriented toward their kids Rice Military is great for a young couple or singles but at that time it wasnt the best fit for us he says It was one of those situationsa little bit of desperation Because Underwood the CEO and cofounder of a local internet marketing company works in the Galleria they set their sights out west We were drawn to The Woodlands to be frank but logistically with getting to my office we were looking west he says Plus Katy schools are great The Underwoods landed in Cinco Ranch in 2004 a time when the nowexploding Katy masterplanned community was already growing rapidly Since then theyve added a new member to their familytheir son Drew whos now 10and built a house from the ground up The commute to the Galleria can be hairy Underwood says but he gets around it by heading in early for prework gym sessions and leaving the office before or after rush hour peaks Because I am an owner of my own company I work around when traffics really bad he says And as a company we allow individuals to come in early and leave at four Many employees who like him live outside the loop do just that When hes not working Underwoods attending AM football games where hes a seasonticket holder or hosting his best friends from college and their families many of whom live nearby for grilling and swimming He helps coach his sons basketball and football teams and climbs the stands to watch his daughter play volleyball and soccer Our kids really enjoy living here he says Thats the stage were at in our livesour kids are growing in their social lives and playing sports and they really fit in They want to get on their bike and ride to their friends house and go swimming and living here affords us the ability to do that Katy Image Tanyia Johnson The Heights Average home price 445000459000 Deciding factor A house with a yard inside the loop Favorite neighborhood spots Eight Row Flint for margaritas a favorite because they allow dogs 19th Street for strolling and shopping CDs Hardware Buchanans Native Plants Carlos Interiano and Christopher Lyons can often be found walking their Welsh terriers along boutiquelined 19th Street in the Heights Carlos Interiano and Christopher Lyons had been living in Montrose for nearly a decade when itching for a change they decided to trade in their townhome for a housewithayardtype setup Interiano says They searched for nearly a year in their neighborhood but the homes were too expensive or werent the right fit Finally in 2013 their realtor convinced them to look at the Heights Initially it was a price thing says Interiano But then we started to see the streets over here with the trees and everything and were like you know this doesnt look bad The area off Shepherd near 11th Street was rapidly gentrifying at the time Today its still dotted with auto shops but there are plenty of highprofile restaurants too many of which have opened up since the couple moved in At first we were a bit worried about moving up here like were going to the suburbs We were sad about leaving Montrose and our gayborhood leaving our old home he adds Lyons agrees That I10 barrier changed my whole perspective of where we were moving I felt like oh my god I cant believe it And it took me a good year to not feel it anymore At the end of 2013 the couple moved into a threebedroom twoandahalfbath home built from the ground up according to their specifications Your classic Heights bungalow it isnt But building their dream home has allowed Interiano and Lyons to create a space that fits them perfectly including a large beautiful kitchen where they entertain guests along with that yard and a big oak tree where their two Welsh terriers can play freely The two have embraced the areaon an average weekend day you might find them chatting with their neighbors or walking their dogs along the Heights hikeandbike trail We love the notsourban neighborhood feel that still provides the convenience of living in the loop Interiano says noting their easy commute to the Galleria and the Med Center Its the right balance for us two The couples been surprised to find that during downtime they often dont cross over from the north side of the freeway We spend most of our weekend time here Interiano says We dont go down The Heights Image Tanyia Johnson Montrose Average home price 615000 Deciding factor Urban vibe Favorite neighborhood spots Hugos Common Bond Blacksmith Lori Choi and Ryan Pera relish their runs from Montrose through the Museum District to Rice Ryan Pera chef at Coltivare and coowner of Revival Market and Eight Row Flint all Heights establishments is a local fixture both there and in Montrose the neighborhood he calls home with his wife Lori Choi a vascular surgeon But back in 2003 when the two were dating in New York City and Choi was accepted into the residency program at Baylor neither had much sense of Houston at all Loris letter said HoustonId never been to Houston and shed only been to interview Pera says For a year Pera and Choi rented in Montrose which was an easy commute to the Med Center and to Peras job as a sous chef at the Four Seasons downtown They purchased their townhome which was built in the early 90s in 2004 And today theyre renovating the space adding a gas line in the kitchen which Peras particularly excited about These days Choi travels a lot for her job but gets to spend good chunks of time at home Peras in the Heights at his restaurants he often bikes to work And they still love Montroseits restaurant and retail options its density They love popping over to Common Bond for a coffee and a topnotch kouignamann and having their friends from the neighborhood over for dinner on their patio A favorite activity for both is running through the Museum District to Rice We love to see people running and exercising Choi says When we go on our runs we see the same people every Sunday all year round and without being on a name basis with those people were all recognizing each other as stewards of the neighborhood The couple who married in Houston the same day Coltivare opened in 2014 say the areas urban quality makes them feel at home Were inside a real city says Pera At the same time its not like the hustlebustle New York City streets where theres a million people walking by at all times Its still a neighborhood Montrose Image Tanyia Johnson The Woodlands Average home price 489000756000 Deciding factor Seclusion and proximity to nature Favorite neighborhood spots Hughes Landing for restaurants natural trails Lake Woodlands Fernando Osuna and his family escaped the hustle and bustle of the big city when they moved to The Woodlands Fernando Osuna was born and raised in Mexico City an urban metropolis of 21 million people When he and his family moved to Houston after he got a great job offer at Lopez Negrete Communications the Hispanicfocused ad agency where he now serves as chief creative officer they wanted an alternative to hectic innercity life Mexico City is a beautiful place to live dont get me wrong but its a big city and I spent my whole life there Osuna says For me it was a little bit stressfulI lived six miles from work and it took me an hour and a half to get there and back While househunting the couple ended up looking at The Woodlands and were instantly smitten with its thick stands of pines It was December when we came here the first time and we saw all the lights and the lake and we both loved it he says My wife told me I dont know about you but Im living in The Woodlands In 2009 the Osunas and their son then 9 settled into a fourbedroom home with forest views and a pool While he drives in to Greenway Plaza for work when hes not traveling compared to his Mexico City commute he says its usually a breeze I enjoy my drive into and out of work I drive like 50 minutes and 45 miles Osuna says Its a good thing for me because it takes me time to disconnect from work And when he gets back to the neighborhood he truly does let his job go The moment you get here you feel like you live in the forest he says I feel like Im on vacation when I get home with the birds the wildlife the secluded space The Woodlands Image Tanyia Johnson Tanglewood Average home price 164 million Deciding factor Proximity to friends and amenities Favorite neighborhood spots Island Grill for smoothies Adair Kitchen Tanglewood Drive Promenade Ericka Bagwell and her daughters like Tanglewoods proximity to a chic shopping and dining scene Ericka Bagwell spent 20 years living in Memorial but in 2014 after finalizing her divorce from Astros legend Jeff Bagwell she decided to downsize She wanted to land in a neighborhood where her two daughters Blake and Bryce now 14 and 16 would feel comfortable This was a big move for me she says Bagwell also wanted something a little closer to the action She landed on Tanglewood home of the tony Houston Country Cluband famously home to President George HW Bush It felt close to everything including her girls friends and their schools My oldest daughter goes to high school at Episcopal and my younger daughters in middle school and goes to St Francis she says I wanted to be more central for the both of them kind of like in the middle Plus as a woman with a busy social calendar she cherishes the easy access to lunch dates and trunk shows Anywhere I am in the city I can be home in five minutes I used to have to think about how I would get to Memorial at different times of the day I used to have to strategize how am I gonna get home how am I gonna cut through she says Now its convenient for everyone to get here I have people come over and Ive held classes in my backyard around my poolI have a trainer come and we do yoga and work out It was an adjustment giving up the three wooded acres the family had inhabited in Memorial But at half an acre the new property is still quite large and Bagwells new 10000square foot fivebedroom Europeanaccented home is handsome and provides easy access for walking and running through the seeandbeseen Tanglewood Road promenade which slices through from Chimney Rock to San Felipe Bagwells daughters and their friends many of whom live nearby catch movies at iPic in the River Oaks District or get lunch at True Food Kitchen activities that are within easy reach When it was time for me to make a move and my home sold I knew that this is where I was going to move to she says I have a lot of friends here and they were all going You have to move to Tanglewood Tanglewood Image Tanyia Johnson For more information on all 147 of Houstons neighborhoods including demographic data market data transportation data and school rankings head to our Neighborhoods by the Numbers chart for 2017 Filed under Cinco Ranch Montrose The Heights The Woodlands Tanglewood Katy Bellaire East End Oak Forest Garden Oaks Sugar Land Memorial Show Comments In this Article Eight Row Flint Ice House Outdoor Patio 1039 Yale St The concept may be that of an ice house but coming from Agricole Hospitality the team behind Revival Market and Coltivare you can certainly expect somethi Editors Pick Petrol Station Beer 985 Wakefield Dr The Petrol Station is a neodive pub in the Oak Forest neighborhood that takes its name from the sites former life as a filling station Sit outside in the Editors Pick Plonk Beer Wine Bistro Wine Bar 1214 W 43rd St Plonk is an old nickname for cheap wine and the name sets the mood at Plonk Beer Wine Bistro The friendly neighborhood hangout prides itself on not Editors Pick Adair Kitchen AmericanNew American 5161 San Felipe Brotherandsister owners Nick Adair and Katie Adair Barnhart are secondgeneration restaurateurs father Gary Adair owns the Los Tios and Skeeters chains w Island Grill Juice Mediterranean Sandwiches Multiple Locations This Greekinspired casual eatery specializes in healthy Mediterranean diet options At breakfast a salmon omelette and a smoothie can help start the day of Editors Pick Blacksmith Café 1018 Westheimer Rd Fans of coffee whiz David Buehrers original coffee shop Greenway Coffee Tea have followed him over to his second locationBlacksmith which occupies Editors Pick Common Bond Café Bakery AmericanNew American Bakeries Café 1706 Westheimer Rd Its not all croissants and kugelhopf and colorful packages of macarons at this nearly perfect patisserieyoull find stellar breakfast and brunch items on o Editors Pick Hugos MexicanTexMex 1600 Westheimer Rd Hugos chefowner Hugo Ortega has been a finalist for the James Beard Award three times no surprise as his Montrose restaurant has been the citys top choi The Union Kitchen 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Latest Transactions Everett WA Has announced an initial public offering of 475 Million of Common Stock Hovde Group LLC served as the joint bookrunning manager to Coastal Community Bank 072018 Fort Walton Beach FL has announced a private placement of 1007 Million of Common Stock and NonVoting Convertible Preferred Equity Hovde Group LLC served as the exclusive placement agent and financial adviser to Beach Community Bank 070518 Eau Claire WI Has completed a public offering of 65 million NonCumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock in Common Stock Hovde served as CoManager to Citizens Community Bancorp Inc 062518 Hattiesburg MS has announced a private placement of 660 Million in Subordinated Debt Hovde served as CoPlacement Agent to First Bancshares Inc 050118 Has announced a definitive Agreement to merge with and into Hovde served as exclusive financial advisor to First Bancorp of Durango Inc 040918 Montebello NY Has announced the acquisition of Hovde served as advisor to Sterling Bancorp 030618 Orlando FL Has announced a definitive Agreement to merge with and into Hovde served as exclusive financial advisor to First Green Bank 061118 Florence SC Has completed the acquisition of Hovde served as advisor to First Reliance Bancshares Inc 092517 1 2 3 4 5 6 View More MA Transactions View More Capital Transactions Our Firm For over 30 years Hovde Group has been a leading boutique investment bank focused exclusively on the financial services sector We provide a full suite of investment banking capital markets research equity sales and trading services to our client base including institutional and retail investors community and regional banks and other financial companies located throughout the United States Hovde Group consistently ranks among the bank sectors top MA and capital markets advisory firms is a leading market maker of community and regional bank stocks and produces high quality research from awardwinning analysts Hovde in the News Best Core Deposit Strategy December 19 2018 Hovde Group Announces Expansion of Research Team and Internal Promotions December 18 2018 Its a Golden Age of Banking But How Long Will It Last A Presentation by Steven Hovde September 10 2018

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Tractors for Sale Massey Ferguson Tractors Massey Ferguson 100 Series Massey Ferguson 100 Series The Massey Ferguson 100 series is undoubtedly one of the most recognised of all Massey Ferguson tractors A genuinely classic design which is both easy to use and maintain The Massey Ferguson 100 series has certainly passed the test of time with some models almost 50 years old We have sold many Massey Ferguson 100 series tractors over the years to several different countries and even today it is still one of our more popular tractors With this much heritage supported by our excellent Parts Department delivering backup worldwide it is still a good choice of tractor suitable for many applications in the UK and rest of the world To view the Massey Ferguson 100 series range available please see below Massey Ferguson 135 The Massey Ferguson 135 is probably one of the most recognised of the Massey Ferguson 100 series range It is the smallest of the range but the 3 cylinder Perkins engine produces 45 Horse Power Massey Ferguson 165 The Massey Ferguson 165 2wd is our best selling tractor of the Massey Ferguson 100 series range The 4 cylinder Perkins engine produces 60 Horse Power and It suits many applications for farmers in the UK and worldwide Massey Ferguson 168 The Massey Ferguson 168 2wd comes with a 4 cylinder Perkins engine producing 69 Horse Power A robust tractor which suits many applications for farmers in the UK and worldwide Massey Ferguson 175 The Massey Ferguson 175 2wd tractor comes with a 4 cylinder Perkins engine producing 69 Horse Power This Massey Ferguson 175 suits many applications for farmers in the UK and worldwide Massey Ferguson 178 The Massey Ferguson 178 2wd tractor complete with a 4 cylinder Perkins engine producing 73 Horse Power The Massey Ferguson 178 suits many applications for farmers in the UK and worldwide Massey Ferguson 185 The Massey Ferguson 185 2wd tractor comes with a 4 cylinder Perkins engine producing 75 Horse Power The Massey Ferguson 185 suits many applications for farmers in the UK and worldwide Massey Ferguson 188 The Massey Ferguson 188 2wd is the largest tractor of the Massey Ferguson 100 series The Massey Ferguson 188 comes with a 4 cylinder Perkins engine producing 75 Horse Power Please check if youre happy for us to tay in contact about offers and products

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Tax Information Center Healthcare Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals DACA and the Affordable Care Act December 17 2015 Lindsey Buchholz Deciphering a persons immigration status can be hard enough to figure out but throw in the Affordable Care Act ACA and you can be stuck in a maze of confusion When it comes to taxes a persons immigration status can have different definitions for different purposes and as well see even those definitions can have exceptions First lets take a look at something called DACA In June 2012 the Obama administration created the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program DACA Under this program an undocumented individual who entered the US as a child younger than 16 and meets certain other requirements can get approval to legally work in the US The individual receives an employment authorization document work authorization from US Citizenship and Immigration Services USCIS and may be issued a social security number as well So its possible for someone to not be a US citizen but to have legal clearance to work and even Now lets look at the Affordable Care Act Under the ACA an individual must be lawfully present in the US in order to qualify for a premium tax credit PTC through the Marketplace An individuals immigration status determines whether he or she is lawfully present for ACA purposes Certain noncitizens which include undocumented aliens do not qualify for PTCs and may not get health insurance from the Marketplace Further they are not subject to the ACA requirement to have health insurance are thus exempt from the ACA tax penalty It might seem like DACA individuals would be required to get health insurance under the ACA because they are allowed to stay in the US and work You might think they would be eligible for Marketplace coverage and PTCs But thats wrong DACA individuals are the sole exception to the rules 45 CFR 15224f Those who have obtained DACA status are not considered to be lawfully present for ACA purposes As a result they may not obtain Marketplace coverage or PTCs and they are exempt from the ACA tax penalty What makes this even more confusing is that a DACA individual may be considered a resident alien for tax purposes even though they are not lawfully present for ACA purposes A persons resident alien or nonresident alien status determines the tax form he or she will file and which tax benefits are available to them Resident or nonresident alien status is usually determined by the length of time the person is in the US and in some cases the type of visa the person has Most importantly the fact that an individual may have an SSN or ITIN can not be relied on alone to determine whether he or she is eligible to purchase Marketplace insurance or is exempt from the ACA tax penalty It is generally a reflection of the individuals ability to legally work in the US As weve noted DACA individuals may have SSNs and file as resident aliens but they are not subject to the ACA mandate Conversely another individual may be lawfully present in the US and hold a work visa while the individuals spouse and children have ITINs In This is definitely tricky If you still need help determining whether you are eligible for health insurance coverage through a Marketplace or whether you will be subject to an ACA penalty you can always make an appointment with an HR Block tax professional for help No matter how you file Block has your back File Online Make An Appointment

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HR Systems Features and Benefits While many companies have gotten onboard with current technologies and chosen to adopt HR systems some workplaces still manage key functions of human resources using messy and disconnected systems that may include both manual and electronic counterparts If postit notes spreadsheets and paper documents are being used to organize employee information and communicate schedules an HR system may be of great benefit Features of HR Systems With HR systems moving beyond infancy and into a more optimal realm within the vast array of different companies that utilize the systems it is now possible to pick and choose needed features In order to select the best features however it is imperative to understand what is out there The following are features that are available with most HR systems but companies may be able to select and utilize as many or as few features as needed Free HR System Vendor Match Service Let our HR experts match you with the perfect HR system vendor today HR Information Database At the heart of an HR system is the employee information database HR systems can eliminate or reduce the need for hardcopy employee files keeping all of the information very organized and easy to access in a virtual electronic filing cabinet Payroll Systems Payroll systems are an important part of HR systems Having an HR system allows an organization to keep employee data integrated with payroll data which can be very helpful when it comes to making changes in pay scheduling and keeping track of employee hours Employee SelfService Many companies find employee selfservice to be an invaluable feature of HR systems Employee selfservice may allow employees to view and make changes to their information submit time off requests communicate with peers and HR professionals and view schedule information Selfservice portals are often accessible through any mobile device increasing convenience and timeliness for employees and managers Performance Reviews Paper performance appraisals can be a hassle and are somewhat limited in scope and effectiveness When performance management is done using an HR system information regarding performance is collected on a continual basis Managers can then tap into information directly from the system without having to dig through paperwork and even fill out appraisal forms directly in the system Benefits Administration Benefits open enrollment times can be confusing and hectic but both the confusion and time spent on the process can be cut down by investing in an HR system that offers benefits administration Systems that include this feature walk employee through enrollment simplifying steps and explaining aspects of policies that may be unclear Benefits administration features often make it very simple for employees to make changes to benefits when life changes occur as well Recruiting and Onboarding Options Recruiting and onboarding are integral parts of human resources management but can be time consuming HR systems can make it easy to place job postings on social media and company websites simplify the application process filter applicants by qualifications and even transfer information into employee files when hiring decisions have been made Benefits of HR Systems Performing a complete overhaul of the existing HR systems that are in place can be helpful if many of the processes are still done manually or if there is a patchwork of manual and electronic systems Shifting to a system in which all of the main functions of HR are connected and can be accessed from one place can also save labor hours Therefore it may be worth expending the time and money to switch to a streamlined system if there are disparate automated systems If some systems that are in place are working well and it doesnt make sense to shift all features however individual features can benefit companies in the following ways Electronic Employee Database Storing information electronically can improve efficiency in recording and finding information This can be a substantial benefit for companies in which information is routinely lost or misplaced or where large filing cabinets are needed to contain the information of a large workforce In addition to being able to store the information using less space and find needed data in seconds electronic data can also be analyzed for strategic purposes and better secured against breaches Automated Payroll System Having an electronic payroll system can save a company the trouble of outsourcing payroll needs and give the company more control over payroll information Of course at the very least it makes sense to link inhouse payroll features directly to employee information and time and attendance tracking software This can reduce the risk of entering and calculation errors greatly while making paydays easier Self Service Portals Selfservice portals can streamline communication and approval processes saving HR professionals time and reducing the likelihood of errors or communication gaps Allowing employees to access and have some degree of control over their own information can also help to boost feelings of empowerment and engagement If scheduling features are included as part of selfservice it can be instrumental in correcting and avoiding many different types of scheduling issues and conflicts Performance Management Performance management features that capture performance information continuously and summarize this information allow managers to obtain a more complete picture of each employees strengths and skills gaps Management can strategically use this information to gear training and provide regular feedback They may also use it for the traditional merit increases and annual reviews This type of performance review can be highly beneficial when it comes to succession planning and overall productivity improvement Benefits Management Allowing employees to manage their own benefits using an HR system can save valuable labor hours and increase employees understanding of their own benefits and options Automating benefits enrollment and management can also help to reduce the likelihood of noncompliance violations which may save money in penalties and help to preserve the company reputation Recruiting Systems HR systems can save companies tremendous amounts of time and can help to ensure that the best employee candidates are hired By tapping into a larger candidate pool and allowing top talent to apply easily HR systems can help to immediately raise hiring standards Connecting recruiting systems to the employee database can also make it simple to convert application information into an employee file once hiring decisions have been made Authored by Dave Rietsema

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ACL Injury Prevention Tips and Exercises Stay Off the Sidelines No one wants to get sidelined with an ACL injury Ankle sprains and injuries to the knee particularly ACL injuries anterior cruciate ligament are common in young athletes Is there anything you can do to prevent yourself from missing valuable playing time Absolutely Learn how to move with good alignment so you protect your knees Develop body awareness strength and balance to support your knees and ankles Always jump land stop and move with your knees directly over your feet Do NOT let your knees collapse inward Develop strength in your hips and thighs Warm up and stretch before games and practice Perform a variety of drills until the movement patterns are second nature and you dont have to think about it Say to yourself Chest high and over knees Bend from the hips and knees Knees over toes Toes straight forward Land like a feather Successful injury prevention programs may differ in specific exercises and drills but they share a common focus improving flexibility strength particularly of the core hips and legs balance agility and your ability to jump and land safely Practice these guidelines exercises and drills on your own and with your team Dont wait until the season starts Get in shape to play dont play to get in shape Always warm up before playing Get blood circulating to your muscles and joint before you start your game or practice Stretch Being flexible enough to move freely can help you maintain ideal form Include stretches for your thighs calves and hips and pay particular attention to any areas that are especially tight Abductors Hip flexors 12 kneel Calves Strengthen Having adequate strength in your hips and thighs is key to providing support for your knees and preventing ACL injuries Squats and lunges are just a couple of exercises that can build strength Make sure to use good technique Squats Stand with your feet about hip width apart Sit back Bend from your hips and knees Stick your buttocks out with your chest high Keep your knees behind your toes Remember keep your knees and feet facing straight ahead as you squat Try squatting on just on leg Careful Dont let your knee turn inward Squat Single Split Split with rotation RDLs Single leg deadlifts Walking Lunges Perform walking lunges halfway across the field and then back As you step keep your front knee over your ankle in line with your toes Walking lunges Core strength Strengthening the muscles that surround your back chest abdomen and hips can help improve your overall form and make you a more powerful athlete Side planks Hip bridges Chops and lifts Multidirectional shuffle steps Balance Many injuries occur when an athlete is offbalance Like anything balance gets better with practice Your gains in stability will pay off on the playing field Single leg ball pass Single leg multiplanar reach with arm and leg Juggling 5 AgilityChanging Direction Run to a line or cone plant your outside foot without letting your knee collapse inward to change direction Move in patterns that take you front to back side to side and diagonally Start by running slowly so you can concentrate on good position Pick up the pace and maintain good technique Remember HIPS over KNEES over ANKLES Jumping and Landing Safely Jump straight upward several times Spring up then land with your feet and knees pointing straight ahead No knock knees Let your knees bend softly each time you land Practice these jumps facing a teammate and ask himher to watch your form Practice proper landing technique until it becomes second nature Keep your knees bent your chest high your buttocks back and land softly Have your teammate throw a ball up Jump up catch it and land correctly Jump over a line cone ball stick on the field or court and stick your landing Remember Dont let your knees turn in Follow the jump patterns illustrated Jump sidetoside with both feet over the line Jump from your left to right foot over the line Jump forwardandback with both feet over the line Jump forwardandback over a line leading with your right foot Keep feet hip width apart Now lead with your left Emphasize quality When practicing any of these strategies the quality of movement rather than quantity should be your goal REST Dont let a packed schedule of practices games and schoolwork leave you so tired that your technique gets sloppy Rest is essential for gains to occur Adequate sleep rest days and alternating hard workouts with easier workouts are all important strategies in reducing your risk of injury and making you a strong powerful athlete The information provided is for general educational purposes only and should not be interpreted as a recommendation of a specific plan or course of action Exercise is not without risk and this or any other exercise program may result in injury As with any exercise program if at any point during your workout you begin to have pain feel faint or experience significant physical discomfort of any kind you 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What Dangers Lie With Inversion Tables Inversion therapy has been around for decades The goal is to reverse the compression of gravity on the spine to relieve painful muscle spasms caused by spinal disc compression When participating in inversion therapy people often use devices called inversion tables The users ankles are secured and the body is held in a straight position With your ankles secured you can then invert your body position so that you are upsidedown Some people say that inversion tables help to relieve pressure on the spine However there are a few things you should know before you give inversion tables a try 1 Even if it is helpful the effects of inversion therapy wont be longterm Inversion therapy is supposed to stretch the spine increasing the space between the vertebrae and relieving pressure on the spinal nerves You may temporarily feel better while you are upsidedown but once you are upright again your spine will go back to the way it was before No reputable studies have indicated longterm effectiveness of inversion therapy 2 You can hurt yourself or make your symptoms worse People have a tendency to overdo it with inversion tables They either stay inverted too long or invert the table too far Most tables are adjustable so you dont have to completely invert yourself Going too far or staying on the table too long could cause you to pull a muscle leaving you in more pain than you were in before Additionally while some people find that inversion tables help to relieve the symptoms caused by spinal conditions some find that it can make their symptoms worse For these reasons if you do decide to give inversion therapy a try 3 It can increase your blood pressure When you are upsidedown on an inversion table your heart rate slows and your blood pressure increases This puts a great deal of stress on the circulatory system which can be especially problematic if you already have high blood pressure hypertension or are taking blood thinners Using an inversion table while you have high blood pressure hypertension or are taking blood thinners can be very dangerous and should be avoided 4 It can can make some preexisting conditions worse High blood pressure isnt the only condition that can be made worse by inversion tables Being inverted can also increase pressure in the eyes and inner ear If you have inner ear problems glaucoma or a retinal detachment an inversion table can can make it worse even to the point of causing bleeding from the eyes if there is too much pressure You should also avoid using an inversion table if you have a heart condition fracture osteoporosis or hernia Inversion tables can also be dangerous for those who are overweight or pregnant In all of these cases you should The nice stretch you get from an inversion table may provide temporary relief from your back pain but you need to make sure you are using the device correctly to make sure that you dont end up with worse back pain than before As with any new form of exercise or therapy always consult with your doctor first to rule out any potential problems and start off slow For more on healthy living and prevention visit Michael A Gleiber MD Be Social With Us On and Join the Conversation CONVERSATIONS

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Family and Domestic Violence Strategy 2016 2019 About us Access to information Annual reports Budget Careers Media Our department Publications and resources A guide to Australian Government payments Annual Deregulation Report 2014 Centrelink Program Data Matching Activities CoDesign Community Engagement Prototype Outcomes Report Code of Operation Corporate Plan Environmental Sustainability Policy Evaluation of the Grandparent Adviser programme Family and Domestic Violence Strategy Finances Government response to the Community Affairs References Committee Report Multicultural Servicing Strategy 201619 Our fraud control strategy Privacy policy Project Management Maturity Model Assessment Report and Capability Improvement Plan Protocol for Lightweight Authentication of Identity PLAID Protocol for engaging people with disability Reconciliation Action Plan Technology Plan 201620 Statistical information and data Taskforce Integrity Welfare Payment Infrastructure Transformation programme Listen This strategy outlines our response to family and domestic violence and the serious impact it has on individuals families the workplace and the community on this page Strategic themes Download There are 5 principles that underpin the strategy family and domestic violence is never acceptable we avoid placing blame we respond respectfully we provide support we work collaboratively Strategic themes There are 6 strategic themes that guide how we respond to family and domestic violence Information we will continue to ensure that staff and customers have access to up to date information about the support available through the department or from external service providers Risk identification we will continue to refine our risk identification approach to support customers who are concerned about their safety Referrals and support we will offer referrals and support to our customers affected by family and domestic violence Training we will ensure that our staff receive appropriate training to support customers and staff Our people we will provide a supportive flexible and safe workplace for staff Our systems and processes we will continue to refine our systems and processes to enhance the delivery of this strategy Download Family and Domestic Violence Strategy 20162019 Family and Domestic Violence Strategy 20162019 Was this page useful No Yes Page last updated 5 July 2018

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SAVE Pictures and Descriptions of Carpentry Tools Basic carpentry requires fewer tools than you might think but the most important item is a pair of safety glasses Carpenters rely mostly on hand tools with some power tools thrown in for efficiency None of the tools are overly complicated and carpentry tools havent changed much over the years If you havent used them before theyre easy to learn about and operate safely credit wade shaddy Ladders and extension cords also are tools of the trade Tool Belt credit Wade Shaddy A leather tool belt may last a lifetime if it is cared for properly A tool belt is vital for holding small items you need all day Leather belts comfortably fit around the waist and they can handle the weight The belt holds all the essentials including pencils a hammer and a utility knife Add a chalk line for marking straight lines across lumber plywood or panels Its a good idea to have two chalk lines one red and one blue Tape Measures credit Wade Shaddy Two tapes are the most effecient Retractable tape measures are among the most important items needed for any woodworking Choose a tape with large numbers that are easy to read Some have decimal equivalents or other pertinent information printed on one side for more detailed work Most carpenters use two tapes one 12 feet long and easy to handle and one 25 feet long for big layouts Hammers credit Wade Shaddy Brightcolored hammers are easy to locate Carpenters typically use two types of hammers framing and trim Framing hammers are long and heavy Made with fiberglass wood or metal handles they weigh between 22 and 32 ounces and sport a waffled face Trim hammers are lighter shorter and have a smooth face thats less likely to cause damage if you miss or drive the nail too deep Chisels and Screwdrivers credit Wade Shaddy Regularly sharpen chisels Chisels are ideal for trimming ends on bad cuts shaping boards to fit or cutting rough holes The most common chisel for rough work is 1 inch wide Phillips and flathead screwdrivers are used for driving screws removing errant screws prying chipping or in some instances cutting or countersinking screws or nails Cats Paw credit Wade Shaddy Nail puller is another name for the cats paw A cats paw is used to remove stubborn nails when claw hammers fail Its pounded with a hammer to undercut and pry out the nail Cats paws are stiff and tough enough to use as a pry bar and come in small sizes Carpentry Squares credit Wade Shaddy Squares occasionally should be checked against one another A framing square is big enough to stretch across lumber and typically is marked with designations for cutting rafters and stair steps Smaller squares such as the combination square are adjustable smaller and convenient for marking trim and calculating 45degree angles A trisquare is locked at 90 degrees and is more stable than the combination square for laying out 90degree lines on trim or studs Levels credit Wade Shaddy Common levels range from about 12 to 36 inches in length Carpenters rely on an assortment of bubble levels to establish vertical and horizontal lines The typical level centers a bubble inside a seethrough port Smaller shorter levels work horizontally for a quick check Longer levels employ vertical and horizontal ports at the same time Handsaw credit Wade Shaddy Handsaws are safer for beginners than circular saws If youre a beginner and dont feel safe with a circular saw use a standard 30inch coursecutting handsaw to cut through lumber Use an 18inch finecutting backsaw for trim or molding Power Tools credit Wade Shaddy Power tools are fast and convenient Power tools may not be for beginners but a circular saw typically is the most widely used power tool experienced carpenters use The standard size for carpentry is 7 12 inches in blade diameter Circular saws cut long straight lines on panels siding and almost any type of lumber Other power saws include a reciprocating saw for tight spaces and cutting through nails or screws and a miter saw for cutting angles Drilldrivers are used for boring holes and driving screws Battery powered power tools are becoming the norm displacing corded models Table Saw credit wade shaddy Learn to use a table saw safely If you can afford it and youre comfortable using one a table saw makes carpentry more accurate and efficient The 10inch contractors saw is somewhat portable and cuts plywood sheathing lumber and trim faster and cleaner than any other tool Show Comments

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SAVE What Are the Causes of Brown Spots on Apple Skins A crisp uniformly colored red yellow or green apple Malus pumila is desirable so its disappointing to discover ugly brown spots on the skin of the fruit If you grow your own apples which are hardy in US Department of Agriculture zones 3b to 8b it can be doubly disappointing because youve lost some of your crop There are numerous reasons why apples get brown spots on the skin and knowing the signs and symptoms can help you diagnose and treat the problem before your apples are ruined credit slickimagesiStockGetty Images x Video of the Day Hunker How IKEA Chevron Dresser Hack Next Up Hunker Tours Casey Jones House 0057 Fungal Infections A variety of fungal diseases can cause brown spots to develop on an apple Bitter rot causes sunken brown spots to form and flyspeck is caused by a sooty fungal infection and causes superficial spots to form on the skin according to the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service Cedar quince rust causes discoloration of the skin as well as brown spongy areas right under the skin The fungus responsible for apple scab also causes brown lesions Bitter rot black rot white rot and sooty blotch are additional fungal diseases that can cause brown spots on apple Creepy Crawly Bugs Tarnished plant bugs feast on the leaves and fruit of the apple tree and can cause corky discolored spots on the bottom of the apples Green fruitworms tunnel into apples and the surrounding areas can turn brown San Jose scales leave behind small spots that look similar to measles according to North Carolina State University Codling moths leave behind distinct brown spots where they burrow into the fruit Improper Storage Once apples have been picked they must be stored properly to keep them crisp and free of blemishes If you store apples at cold temperatures for more than two months they can begin to grow brown spots and this type of discoloration is called storage scald according to the Clemson University Extension This occurs because the cold temperatures cause oxidative damage which is when the apples are exposed to more oxygen than they can absorb Bitter pit occurs when apples are stored for long periods of time at cold temperatures and causes discoloration on the skin of the fruit as Preventing Brown Spots Keeping apple trees pruned and maintained can help cut down on fungal diseases according to the University of Florida Extension Introducing predatory insects such as parasitic wasps into your yard is one way to help control insect pests that cause brown spots though they arent always completely effective especially for codling moths according to the Colorado State University Extension Pheromone traps can also destroy insect pests Insecticides can be useful as well For example acetamiprid can kill several insect pests on apple trees and its ready to use from the spray container you purchase it in Wait at least seven Show Comments

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SAVE Is It Normal for a Room to Smell Badly After Drywall The normal smell of drywall is difficult to describe but its similar to chalk dust which few people would describe as bad Joint compound used to prepare drywall for paint also has a slight chalky smell If this doesnt describe the smell of your drywall the material could have a flaw or the smell could be coming from something other than your drywall Generally drywall and joint compound dont smell bad Function Joint compound is a semisolid material that finishers use to cover a drywall installation Joint compound does not typically have a strong smell Rarely joint compound has a slight ammonia or sulfurous odor when it is wet The smell quickly dissipates as it dries so it should be gone in less than 24 hours Continuous Odor If the sulfurous odor persists for weeks or months there might be a flaw in the drywall Some homeowners report that their drywall interiors give off a noxious sulfurous odor that doesnt go away Class action lawsuits against some drywall manufacturers claim that the fumes given off by the drywall cause headaches nausea and respiratory problems as reported in 2010 by The New York Times Some homeowners claim that the gases corrode copper wires and pipes causing significant damage within the walls of their homes Contact the manufacturer of your drywall and your local health department if you believe this Expert Insight In 2009 the Florida Department of Health reported that some drywall samples when heated emit trace levels of strontium sulfide a corrosive gas that can erode copper and give off a sulfurous odor More testing is required however before the results can be considered conclusive according to a state toxicologist quoted in a 2009 article by CNN Some drywall companies are preparing to settle with affected homeowners according to the 2010 article in The New York Times Musty Smell If your room smells musty you may have a moisture problem within the wall that has nothing to do with the drywall Mold needs a dark moist place to grow so the interiors of your walls and ceilings are perfect habitats especially in humid basements and bathrooms If the musty smell persists hire a mold remediation specialist to analyze the room and determine the scale of your mold infestation Show Comments

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