Author: Steve Patterson

Bulldog Champions: From the Show Ring to the Gridiron

American Bulldog

A Tale of Triumph and Tenacity

So, picture a bulldog: all smooshed-in face, chunky body, and maybe a snort or two for good measure. Pretty darn cute, right? These fellas have been stealing our hearts for ages. But guess what? They’re not all just nap machines. Some bulldogs are total bulldog champions, proving there’s a whole lot of fight hiding under those wrinkles!

Bulldog Champions
Bulldog Champions

The Show Ring Sensation

Meet Star, the English bulldog who made history at the 22nd Annual American Kennel Club (AKC) National Championship. Besting a whopping 5,300 competitors, Star strutted her stuff and took home the coveted title of “Best in Show”. Her show name, GCHG CH Cherokee Legend Encore, reflects her regal lineage. Owned by Alaina Moulton and the married couple Kevin and Natalie Mason of Atlanta, Star shattered stereotypes about bulldogs. She’s the first English bulldog to claim the top honors in this prestigious competition, which aired on New Year’s Day.

Breaking Stereotypes

Bulldogs have faced their fair share of misconceptions. Many people associate them with panting, laziness, and health issues. But Star’s victory challenges these assumptions. Her owners emphasize responsible breeding and proper care, proving that bulldogs can thrive when bred right and looked after.… Read the rest

5 Common Global Visa Complaints and How to Avoid Them

If you’re planning to travel abroad, obtaining a visa is likely one of the first things on your to-do list. However, the visa application process can be complicated, frustrating, and time-consuming. While most visa applications are approved without issue, there are some common visa complaints that applicants can encounter. These complaints can range from lengthy processing times to unexpected fees and even rejection of the visa application. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to avoid these common visa complaints and make the application process smoother. In this article, we’ll explore the top five complaints that global visa applicants encounter and provide practical tips on how to avoid them. So, whether you’re a seasoned traveler or a first-time applicant, read on to ensure a hassle-free visa application process.

Visa Complaints

Complaint 1: Delays in visa processing

One of the most common complaints that visa applicants encounter is delays in visa processing. This can be frustrating, especially if you have a set travel date. However, there are several reasons why visa applications may be delayed.
Firstly, the visa agency may be dealing with a high volume of applications, which can slow down the processing time. Secondly, the visa agency may need additional time to review your application and conduct background checks.… Read the rest

A Concise Guide To The TurboTax MyTaxRefund App

The TurboTax MyTaxRefund mobile app review allows you to conveniently track your tax refund directly from your mobile device.

Just about everyone at some point has to file an income tax return. This is true whether or not one ends up paying taxes or not. The process of filing one’s returns has been notoriously tedious throughout the years, as it necessitated mailing stacks of papers to the IRS. Subsequent to this, one had to wait for the refund. This changed somewhat after e-filing came on stream, but one still had to wait for the return without anyway to track the progress of the same. Thanks to the new TurboTax mobile app, this too is about to change.

About The TurboTax MyTaxRefund Mobile App

If you would like calling the IRS helpline and holding for minutes or hours on end to be a thing of the past, then the TurboTax app is perfect for you. The MyTaxRefund app from Turbo Tax is perfect for tracking the status of your tax refund right from the comfort and convenience of your smartphone, tablet or other compatible mobile device.

The latest TurboTax upgrade has made the app easier to navigate, and can still be used by anyone who has filed their returns electronically — either using TurboTax or some other electronic service.… Read the rest

3 Reasons to Use Tax Software to File Your Taxes

With the deadline for the payment of the 2013 taxes approaching fast, the usual confusion at this time of the year is seen all across the country among the highly vexed and hassled tax payers – in a last minute rush to get their finances in order before time runs out. And typically, this time of the year sees a peak in the the hourly wages of your friendly neighborhood accountant. So the average American tax payer ends up shelling out an inordinately high amount in getting the right income tax services, which is comparable to the actual taxes that he or she ends up paying. A much simpler and economical solution would be to file the 2013 taxes yourself using the excellent tax software that is available in the market.

Tax Software :
A tax software is a special software with the sole purpose of helping an individual or a business to prepare income tax returns and also file it successfully. Tax software are available in stand alone packages or in a special Software As a Service (SaaS) form. Popular tax software packages include the TurboTax, using which you may file your taxes either using its online service after downloading the software or by ordering a CD in which the software has been installed.… Read the rest

Turbo Tax Super Bowl Commercial

The Super Bowl can be described as one of the most watched sporting events on this planet. Many people gather together on Superbowl Sunday together with family and friends to relish in the experience. Hundreds of thousands of chicken wings, pizzas, french fries, chips and dip, and other snacks are purchased to munch on during the game. People put on their favorite team’s jersey and dare others to doubt their talent in this game. There are multiple bets placed on the game and everyone is on pins and needles until the winner is chosen for this game.

Statistics show that almost half of the viewers of the Superbowl are there for the commercials. Turbo-tax has come up with some catchy, slightly amusing content for their upcoming Super Bowl commercials. One shows a female asking her significant other a million questions that could impossibly difficult for a male to answer. The narrator then states, if you can answer these questions then you can do your own taxes. Another commercial shows a woman spinning around in her chair asking whether she turned a college degree into a paying gig. All the commercials have the same concept, though they creatively seem to arrive to a concept that is different.… Read the rest

COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT (2010-2015)

Here is the 2010-2015 collective agreement. Result of negotiations that began Oct. 30, 2009, it entered into force on 8 April 2011, date of its signature by the representatives and representatives FNEEQ and Management Negotiating Committee colleges (PCCB), and includes some provisions taking effect retroactively, for example the calculation of the experience, which we made changes and salary scales.

We offer three methods of consultation:

  • Available online on our website the collective agreement FNEEQ-CSN 2010-2015
  • See full collective agreement FNEEQ-CSN 2010-2015

Download the collective agreement in PDF: click the document.

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