By Victoria Fan - You might have missed in early December the news reported by WHO on the raging measles outbreaks across Europe this year, despite the decline of measles globally. In 2011 France alone had 14,000+ cases of measles this year (see p. 559 and also here), the most in Europe, and Ireland’s Health Protection Surveillance Centre also [...]
By Charles Kenny - Here are two pictures to help you get into the holiday spirit. The World Health Organization has data on global incidence of various diseases that can be prevented by vaccination. These are numbers aggregated from country reports to the organization, which are subject to considerable error. The WHO warns that reported disease incidence data usually [...]
By Amanda Glassman - Today NPR reports on the “stunning progress” made on health in Afghanistan. A USAID-funded survey conducted in 2010 –excluding parts of the high conflict South Zone- finds that mortality and fertility have dropped and coverage of essential services increased dramatically. Male adult mortality has been halved in roughly a decade. Average life expectancy for girls [...]
By Jenny Ottenhoff - It seems like everyone is making lists this time of year, and we at CGD are no exception. Here’s a look at the 20 most popular posts to our Views from the Center blog in 2011. Thank you for your continued readership and we look forward to bringing you even more information and expert analysis [...]
: skip to main skip to sidebar Kopsa Otte Agriculture Blog Kopsa Otte CPAs Advisors have been involved in Income Tax Planning , Estate Planning Succession Planning for over 30 years . For more information about Kopsa Otte services , please contact us via e-mail at lkopsa kopsaotte.com or call 800-975-4829. Wednesday , December 21, 2011 6 YEAR-END TIPS TO REDUCE 2011 TAXES The IRS wants to remind all taxpayers that with the New Year fast approaching , there is still time for you to take steps that can lower your 2011 taxes . However , you usually need to take action no later than Dec . 31 in order to claim certain tax benefits . CLICK HERE to read the 6 tips Posted by Legal : Disclaimer at 11:12 AM Older Post Home Visit us on Facebook : at facebook.com kopsa.otte Wondering about the IRS's
By Kate McQueston - It’s the time of year for “top” lists. At the CGD Global Health Policy Blog, we have decided yet again to highlight a combination of CGD’s and our reader’s favorite 20 blog posts from this year. This year we celebrated the financial success of GAVI, and documented the troubles of the WHO and the Global [...]
Probiotics : the link between beneficial oral bacteria and total health / John Thomas.
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It is estimated today that over 80% of all Americans suffer from gum disease and 35 million have a severe form of it. Conventional treatments for advanced gum (periodontal) disease can be very expensive and painful. While brushing, flossing, [...]
By Kimberly Ann Elliott - “Many Ministers expressed deep regret at the impasse currently facing the Doha Round. They nevertheless reaffirmed their commitment to delivering on the Doha mandate.” Closing statement of the WTO ministerial conference chair, December 17, 2011 So the zombie that began as the Doha Development Agenda in 2001 continues to loom over the international trade system: [...]: skip to main skip to sidebar Kopsa Otte Agriculture Blog Kopsa Otte CPAs Advisors have been involved in Income Tax Planning , Estate Planning Succession Planning for over 30 years . For more information about Kopsa Otte services , please contact us via e-mail at lkopsa kopsaotte.com or call 800-975-4829. Tuesday , December 20, 2011 CHILD LABOR CHANGES AND FARMERS Nebraska Farmers Concerned About Child Labor Changes' KETV , Omaha KETV.com reports that the U.S . Department of Labor is now considering targeting family farms across the country for possible violations of child labor laws . The new rules would prohibit children younger 16 from driving most power-driven machinery . Kids also would not be able to work around breeding stock , the story notes . Jordan Dux of the Nebraska Farm: skip to main skip to sidebar Kopsa Otte Agriculture Blog Kopsa Otte CPAs Advisors have been involved in Income Tax Planning , Estate Planning Succession Planning for over 30 years . For more information about Kopsa Otte services , please contact us via e-mail at lkopsa kopsaotte.com or call 800-975-4829. Friday , December 16, 2011 FARMERS WORRY AP GrantTribune.com The AP reports that many teens won't be allowed to do to perform basic farm or ranch chores if the U.S . Labor Department approves new rules on children working in agriculture . The story notes that the proposed rules would prohibit most children under age 16 from driving tractors , using power equipment , working with livestock in certain circumstances and doing work at heights over 6 feet . Many farmers told the AP thatBy Kimberly Ann Elliott - How many readers were even aware that a meeting of trade minsters is happening in Geneva later this week? How many care? Two years ago, I wrote a blog post about the 2009 ministerial meeting headlined “to blog or not to blog…” because nothing was expected to happen, and nothing did. This year, I’m reverting [...]: skip to main skip to sidebar Kopsa Otte Agriculture Blog Kopsa Otte CPAs Advisors have been involved in Income Tax Planning , Estate Planning Succession Planning for over 30 years . For more information about Kopsa Otte services , please contact us via e-mail at lkopsa kopsaotte.com or call 800-975-4829. Monday , December 12, 2011 IRS OFFERS TIPS FOR YEAR-END GIVING If you itemize your deductions long form you can deduct charitable contributions . The IRS just published Tips for Year-End Giving that you might want to . review CLICK HERE Posted by Legal : Disclaimer at 9:47 AM Newer Post Older Post Home Visit us on Facebook : at facebook.com kopsa.otte Wondering about the IRS's important due dates Gain access by clicking the link . below Small Business Tax Calendar Blog Archive 2011 245
By Nancy Birdsall - Last night we (Center for Global Development and Foreign Policy Magazine) honored Geeta Rao Gupta with the Commitment to Development “Ideas in Action” Award. The event, a huge success, highlighted her numerous contributions to the field of gender and development. I had fun because the event brought to CGD so many of the early advocates of ensuring [...]: skip to main skip to sidebar Kopsa Otte Agriculture Blog Kopsa Otte CPAs Advisors have been involved in Income Tax Planning , Estate Planning Succession Planning for over 30 years . For more information about Kopsa Otte services , please contact us via e-mail at lkopsa kopsaotte.com or call 800-975-4829. Thursday , December 8, 2011 ONLY IN AMERICA A fugitive who took a Kansas couple hostage in their home is suing them for 235,000. Accused murderer Jesse Dimmick claims Jared and Lindsay Rowley accepted his knifepoint offer of money to hide in their house . But the Rowleys later breached their oral contract by escaping as he slept , Dimmick says , resulting in my being shot in the back by authorities . Wow only in America Posted by Legal : Disclaimer at 11:15 AM Newer Post Older Post Home
By Denizhan Duran - At CGD we have taken a cue from our previous work in Quality of Official Development Assistance (QuODA), and have come up with a methodology for a evaluating the quality of health aid. The main goal of this exercise is to generate a discussion about quantitative sector-level aid effectiveness measures, and increase the possibility for [...]: skip to main skip to sidebar Kopsa Otte Agriculture Blog Kopsa Otte CPAs Advisors have been involved in Income Tax Planning , Estate Planning Succession Planning for over 30 years . For more information about Kopsa Otte services , please contact us via e-mail at lkopsa kopsaotte.com or call 800-975-4829. Monday , December 5, 2011 2012 STANDARD MILEAGE RATES The Internal Revenue Service today issued the 2012 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business , charitable , medical or moving . purposes Beginning on Jan . 1, 2012, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car also vans , pickups or panel trucks will : be 55.5 cents per mile for business miles driven 23 cents per mile driven for medical or moving purposes 14 cents