Tax Deduction on Business Travel – Howard Knight
RespondBy Longster | Feb.24, 2010 | Filed in: Business/Money, HeadlinesSummer is coming and perhaps you are ready to mix your winter-weary business travel with some pleasure for the summer. To keep things simple and in tax compliance with IRS tax reporting, here are some tips on what is tax deductible and what is not.
The IRS allows ordinary and necessary travel expenses related to business. This means your business expenses should take a direct route to the primary purpose of your business trip. Overnight accommodations should be at a comfortable place such as a hotel or conference retreat. continue »
New Directions for Houston Deaf Forum
RespondBy Billy Koch | Feb.17, 2010 | Filed in: HeadlinesAs some of you know Brad Porche and myself had been looking into trying to help the Houston Community to try to establish a Deaf Center. And during our efforts of trying to set up the center we have crossed paths with different organizations that do provide services.
Now with due respect, with the current economy, with the government cutting their spending, organizations are donating less and less to the non-profit organizations. Agencies/Non-Profit organizations are closing all over the U.S. we feel that it would not be feasible to try to establish a center at this time. Even though continue »
CANCELLED – 2nd Houston Deaf Forum Meeting – Feb 27th
1 CommentBy Longster | Jan.11, 2010 | Filed in: HeadlinesMark your calendar folks, there will be a 2nd Houston Deaf Forum meeting on February 27th from 2:30 to 6 p.m. Location will be held at Freed-Montrose Neighborhood Library (Conference room – upstairs) 4100 Montrose, Houston, TX 77006.
The agenda will involve establishing an organization that will become a better voice, unity and advocacy for the deaf and hard of hearing citizen of Houston and areas. Use the power of networking tools and spread the word so we can establish Deaf Resource Center. For detailed information on the agenda… continue »
Define your own reputation or let others define it for you…
6 CommentsBy Longster | Nov.23, 2009 | Filed in: Blogs, HeadlinesNo matter what reputation we uphold, people like you and me will always pass some kind of judgment. If you, by any small chance, believe that you do not judge, then you are simply a hypocrite, in denial, ignorant and/or delusional. Every history, media, and social aspect have proved time after time that we ALL pass some kind of judgment towards people. Don’t believe me? Then read on…
Judgment and reputation are two words that constantly revolve around us. There’s no way to avoid it continue »
Automatic captions in YouTube
RespondBy Longster | Nov.20, 2009 | Filed in: HeadlinesSince we first announced captions in Google Video and YouTube, we’ve introduced multiple caption tracks, improved search functionality and even automatic translation. Each of these features has had great personal significance to me, not only because I helped to design them, but also because I’m deaf. Today, I’m in Washington, D.C. to announce what I consider the most important and exciting milestone yet: machine-generated automatic captions.
Since the original launch of captions in our products, we’ve been happy to see growth in continue »
Empower Yourself Houston
RespondBy Longster | Nov.13, 2009 | Filed in: Headlines, SupportThe Speaker: Brian Determan, an ASL – native deaf individual, serves as a Deafness Resource Specialist with Communication Axess Ability Group for Houston and surrounding counties. The Deafness Resource program is funded by TX DARS (Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services) – Office for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services. Brian works with agencies and service providers regarding their access obligations under the Americans and with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act. His training will empower deaf or hard of hearing individuals with knowledge of their civil rights and how to self-advocate. continue »
UPDATE: 2nd Houston Deaf Forum Meeting – CANCELLED
2 CommentsBy Longster | Oct.09, 2009 | Filed in: HeadlinesUPDATE: Due to lack of confirmation and participation, 2nd Houston Deaf Forum Meeting has been cancelled until further noticed. Mark your calendar folks, there will be a 2nd Houston Deaf Forum meeting on October 10th from 1 to 4 o’clock p.m. Location will be held at St. Dominic Center for the Deaf – 2403 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77578.
The agenda will involve establishing an organization that will become a better voice, unity and advocacy for the deaf and hard of hearing citizen of Houston continue »
Houston Deaf Forum
RespondBy Bradley Porche | Jul.21, 2009 | Filed in: Headlines, NewsI would like to inform the public that there will be a Houston Deaf Forum. It will take place on August 15th from 12 to 4pm. The location is at St. Dominic Center for the Deaf 2403 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77578. Here is the execrpt from the deafhouston.org
Welcome to the Houston Deaf Forum!!! What is the Houston Deaf Forum? It is a forum where we the deaf and hard of hearing Houston citizens are now gathering to work toward to one common goal. To establish an organization that will become a better voice, unity, and advocacy for the deaf/hard of hearing citizens of Houston and surrounding areas. continue »
IP-Relay Scam
8 CommentsBy Bradley Porche | Jul.20, 2009 | Filed in: Headlines, News, TechnologyAs you may have seen on ABC 13, there has been a discussion about the scammers using i711.com. Since there has been a heightened awareness of the ip-relay scam or also known as www.i711.com scam. Please note, i711.com itself is not a scam, it is the scammer that is using the i711.com service. continue »