Hollywood Hate & Prejudice

"Kramer's racist tirade" left Hollywood gasping in disgust and displeasure.Yet it also revealed some underlying hate within the Hollywood community that has been buried deep within obviously for quite some time.Michael Richards ("Kramer" on Seinfield) exploded in anger as he performed at a famous L.A.Comedy club last Friday, hurling racial epithets that left the crowd gasping.Richards appeared onstage at the Laugh Factory in West Hollywood.Kyle Doss, an African-American, told TMZ he and some friends were in the cheap seats and he was playfully heckling Richards when suddenly, the comedian lost it.The camera started rolling just as Richards began his attack, screaming at one of the men, "Fifty years ago we'd have you upside down .".Richards continued, "You can talk, you can talk.".The crowd was visibly and audibly confused and upset.Richards responds by saying, "They're going to arrest me for calling a black man a nigger.".One of the men who was the object of Richard's tirade was outraged, shouting back "That's uncalled for, ain't necessary.".After the three-minute tirade, it appears the majority of the audience members got up and left in disgust.Richards is not alone when it comes to verbalizing hate.Consider some others well-known names in Hollywood.Mel Gibson unleashed an infamous anti-semitic tirade after he was busted for driving drunk in Malibu, California.It was a sad day for Christians as Mr.Gibson had brilliantly produced a beautiful film "The Passion," which captured the passion and life of Christ.Jesus Christ was a Jew Himself.Apparently Gibson's Roman Catholic Priest never taught him as to the historical and genealogical roots of Jesus.Marlin Brando's outspokenness often got him in trouble.On "Larry King Live," he spoke about the "Jews" who ran Hollywood.Brando later made an appearance at the Museum of Tolerance to apologize.Like it or not, anyone wanting to have a career in Hollywood must respect the Jewish community that runs show business.Influence and power is always something people get embittered and jealous about regardless of who has it.Paris Hilton found herself in hot water when a tape allegedly surfaced, featuring her using the n-word.I guess it is hard to hide your heart isn't it? From the overflow of the heart eventually comes the words of the mouth.Undoubtedly one's upbringing and the opinions therein have a lot to do with the star's sentiments pertaining to certain racial groups.Comedian Sacha Baron Cohen's controversial alter ego fears Jews, women and homosexuals.He says. "The Jews started all wars.We also have proof that they were responsible for killing off all the dinosaurs.And Hurricane Katrina - they did it.".Personal opinions prefaced with attempted humor and playful rhetoric certainly does not diminish the content of what one is saying.Sacha Baron Cohen has certainly revealed his anti-semitic heart.California governor and film star Arnold Schwarzenegger was caught on tape calling Cubans and Puerto Ricans naturally feisty and temperamental because of their mix of "black blood" and "Latino blood".Arnold certainly didn't learn how to be politically correct with this comment.I guess it doesn't matter to him seeing how a non-born U.S.Citizen cannot run for the office of President anyhow.Who knows? Maybe the Mexicans in California agree with him.Frank Carlton Ferrano a.K.A.Nikki Sixx, a member of the Montley Crue band was arrested for allegedly provoking a crowd to attack an African American security guard at a concert after Sixx directed racial slurs at the man and poured liquor on his head.You would think an entertainer who gets paid to connect with his audience would not be endeavoring to alienate them with such racial remarks and actions.Nevertheless rock'n roll stars never have been known for their intelligence.I do hope local police prosecute such offenders as Ferrano to the full extent of the law and don't let them off the hook because of their star status.Ferrano certainly isn't shining with the African American community.A Beverly Hills parking attendant accused 73-year-old "Dr.Zhivago" star Omar Sharif of beating him in a drunken rage and calling him "a stupid Mexican" after the valet refused to accept euros as payment.I guess when in America buddy, pay in American currency yeah! Otherwise go exchange your own currency before paying for services rendered.Just because the Euro is stronger than the dollar doesn't mean people want to take time out of their precious schedule to stand in line at the nearest bank to exchange it.Now who's "stupid" pal? Perhaps if you'd be a bit more courteous and explained the power of the Euro, the valet attendant might have actually taken it.You reap what you sow.What comes around goes around.Treating people disrespectfully and harshly is by no means helping you personally nor professionally.You'd think the stars would realize the power of the media and negative publicity.Apparently many are too mesmerized by their own stardom and fame, which has darkened their understanding to the reality that without the support and backing of the people they are out of show business.Some self-absorbed tirades and "shows" just aren't worth listening to or watching.It is time people learned some manners.We should endeavor to respect all human beings despite our differences and disagreements.Uphold all humanity in dignity despite how they choose to believe and live their lives.Do unto others and you'd have them to do unto you.Malice toward none.Charity for all.

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Non Profit Organization Accounting

Certainly, proper accounting is essential for non-trading institutions.These concerns maintain, generally, a cash book and later they prepare a summary of cash transactions appearing in the cash book.This summary takes the form of an account known as receipts and payments account.Such concerns also prepare 'income and expenditure account' (which is more or less on the lines of profit and loss account) and the Balance Sheet.The day-to-day accounting consists of maintaining.(i) Cash book for recording receipts and payments, and.(ii) Ledger for classification of transactions under proper heads.Receipts and payments account.It is a summary of cash book for a given period, but the Receipts and Payments account shows the totals of cash transactions under different heads.All the receipts, be cheque or cash are entered on the debit (receipts) side (as in cash book) whereas all the payments (both by cheque or cash) are shown on the credit (payments) side.Following features of the receipts and payments account will help to identify its nature clearly ..1.It is a summary of cash book, like a cash book, receipts are shown on the debit side and payments on the credit side.2.Cash and bank items are merged in one column.That means receipts in cash as-well-as by , cheque are entered in one column on debit and payments in cash as-well-as by cheque are entered in one column on credit side.Contra entries between cash and bank get eliminated.3.It is not a part of double entry book-keeping.It is just a summary of cash book which is a , part of double entry system.4.Just like cash book, it starts with the opening balance of cash and bank and closes with the closing balance of cash and bank.5.Both revenue and capital receipts and payments are recorded in this account.For example, .An organization that is exclusively set up to carryon with the object of carrying out social service or promo & organization of social activities, is a non-trading enterprise.Payment for rent and payment for building and machinery both are recorded on its payments side.Similarly, receipts on account of subscription and machinery are shown on the receipts side.6.Usually, it shows a debit balance which represents cash in hand and at bank.However, in case of bank overdraft, which is larger than cash in hand, the account will show a credit balance.7.Receipts and payments account fails to disclose gain or loss made by the concern during the period because (a) it is prepared on actual receipt basis i.E.It records all receipts-irrespective of the period to which it relates (previous year, current year or future), (b) it also ignores the nature of the receipts and payments (whether capital or revenue).I.8.Accounting concept of gain or loss is based on "accrual concept" which by its very nature "receipts and payments account" is not capable of considering.Therefore, fails to disclose gain or loss (earned or suffered by the concern) during the period.For example, this account ignores. !(i) Decrease or increase i.E.Depreciation or appreciation in the value of assets;.(ii) Increase or decrease in the value of stock;.(iii) Provision for expenses incurred but payments not made-outstanding expenses.(iv) Accounting for payment in advance for the services to be utilized in the next accounting period-prepaid expenses.It also fails to distinguish between..(v) Capital and revenue payments-whether expenditure or purchase of an asset, and.(vi) Business charge and appropriation- whether business expenditure or drawings.Limitations of receipts and payments account.Receipts and payments account suffers from following limitations ..(a) It does not show expenses and incomes on accrual basis.(b) It does not show whether the club or society is able to meet its day-to-day expenses out of its incomes.(c) It does not show expenses on account of depreciation of assets.(d) It does not explain the details about many expenses and incomes.In order to explain such questions, treasurer of the club prepares 'Income and expenditure account' and balance sheet.Income and expenditure account.This account is prepared by non-trading concerns who want to know if during the financial year their income has been more than their expenditure i.E.Profit or vice versa ( i.E.Loss).Since the object of these concerns is not primarily to' earn profit, therefore, they feel shy in giving it the name of profit and loss account.Because the word 'profit' is a taboo which any society 'looks down upon'.Of course, it discloses whether the concerned institution earned or lost.It is equivalent to and serves the purpose of 'profit and loss account'.It is prepared on "accrual basis" (not on receipt basis) meaning thereby that all incomes are to be included which have been earned in the relevant period (whether actually received or not).Similarly, it includes all expenses incurred in the relevant period (whether actually paid or not).This account serves exactly the purpose which 'profit and loss account' serves in a trading concern.On the pattern of 'profit and loss account' income is shown on the credit side and expenditure on the debit side.It also distinguishes between 'capital & revenue' items i.E.It does not take into consideration capital items {both receipts and payments).It follows double entry principles faithfully.Balance Sheet.The balance sheet of a non-trading concern is on usual lines.Liabilities on left hand side and assets on right hand side.In trading concerns, excess of assets over liabilities is called 'capital'.Here, in non-trading concerns, excess of assets over liabilities is called 'capital fund'.The capital fund is built up out of surplus from income and expenditure account.Distinction between "receipts and payments account" and "Income and expenditure account" ..Receipts and Payments Account.1.It is a real account.2.It need not be accompanied by a balance sheet.3.It is like a cash book.4.Closing balance is carried forward to the next period.5.Debit side is for receipts and credit side is for payments.6.Closing balance represents cash in hand and at bank.7.It includes both capital and revenue items.8.It usually shows a debit balance.9.It ignores outstanding items.10.It ignores credit sales and purchases.11.It includes prepaid items.12.It begins with a balance.13.It includes items relating to past, present or future periods.14.It is not a part of double entry system.15.It ignores non-cash items like depreciation, bad debts etc.Income and Expenditure Account.1.It is a nominal account.2.Must be accompanied by a balance sheet.3.It is like a profit & loss account.4.Closing balance is merged into capital fund.5.Debit side is for expenses and credit side for incomes.6.Closing balance represents either surplus or deficiency.7.It includes only revenue items.8.It may show a debit or credit balance.9.It records outstanding items.10.It records credit sales and purchases.11.It excludes prepaid items.12.It does not begin with a balance.13.It includes items relating to current period only.14.It is a part of double entry system.15.It records non-cash items like depreciation, bad debts etc.Peculiar items of non-trading concern's.Generally, in the exercises, the instructions are given as to the treatment of special items.Such instructions are based on the rules of the concern.These should be followed while solving the question.In cases, where no specific instructions are given, the following guidelines may be considered..1.Legacy.It is the amount received by the concern as per the 'will' of the 'donor'.It appears on the receipts side of receipts and payments account.It should not be considered as income but should be treated as capital receipt i.E.Credited to capital fund account.2.Subscriptions.The members of the associations, as per rules, are, generally, required to make annual subscription to enable it to serve the purpose for which it was created.It appears on the receipts side of the receipts and payments account and is, usually, credited to income.Care must be exercised to take credit for only those subscriptions which are relevant.3.Life membership fees.Generally, the members are required to make the payment in a lump sum only once which enables them to become the members for whole of the life.Life members are not required to pay the annual membership fees.As 'life membership fees' is a substitute for 'annual membership fees', therefore, it is desirable that life membership fees should be credited to a separate fund and fair proportion be credited to income in subsequent years.In the examination question, if there is no instruction as to what proportion be treated as income then whole of it should be treated as capital.4.Entrance fees.This is also an item to be found on the receipts side of receipts and payments account.There are arguments that it should be treated as capital receipt because entrance fees is to be paid by every member only once (i.E.When enrolled as memer, hence it is nonrecurring in nature.But another argument is that since members to be enrolled every year and receipt of entrance fees is a regular item, therefore, it should -be credited to income.In the absence of the instructions anyone of the above treatment may be followed but students should append a note justifying their treatment.5.Sale of newspapers, periodicals, etc.As the old newspapers, magazines, and periodicals etc.Are to be disposed of every year, the receipts on account of such sale should be treated as income, and therefore, to be credited to income and expenditure account.6.Sale of sports material.Sale of sports material (used) is also a regular feature of the clubs.Sale proceeds should be treated as income, and therefore, to be credited to income and expenditure account.7.Honorarium.Persons may be invited to deliver lectures or artists may be invited to give their performance by a club (for its members).Any money, paid to invitees, is termed as honorarium and not salary.Such honorarium represents expenditure and will be debited to income and expenditure account.8.Special fund.Legacies and donations may be received for specified purposes.As discussed above, these should be credited to special fund all expenses related to such fund are shown by way of deduction from the respective fund and not as expenditure in income and expenditure account.9.Sale of old asset.It is a non-recurring item.It cannot be taken to income and expenditure account.It leads to reduction in asset.Therefore, it is shown by way of deduction from the concerned asset.It is important to note that it is the "book value" that is to be deducted from asset.Profit or loss in such a case is taken to income and expenditure account.Where the book value of asset is nil, the entire proceeds of sale be treated as income.10.Specific Donations.These are received for specific purpose.For example. 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Evening Ragas From Benares

Benares is the common name of the city now known as Varanasi.It's the holiest city to the Hindus, and also is holy to Buddhists (the Buddha preached his first sermon there) and to the Jains, a smaller religion in India.It's set on the banks of the holy river of Hinduism, the Ganges.Varanasi is almost certainly the oldest city in India, and is possibly the oldest city in the world.It contains many temples, which have steep staircases leading down to the Ganges.These are used as colorful backgrounds in many Bollywood movies.There are three ragas included on this CD. Raga Puriya Kalyan, Raga Pilu, and Raga Darbari.It seems misleading to link them all to Benares or Varanasi.It's quite likely they were all recorded in that city, but they are played in other parts of India as well.The first two are ragas associated with evening.This is not true of the third one.But, really, who cares if it sounds good?The raga is played by Debendra Krishna Chattopadhyay on sitar and Surendra Mohan Mishra on tabla.It sounds quite familiar to those of us whose first introduction to Indian music were the albums of Ravi Shankar, thanks to The Beatles, especially George Harrison.Reportedly, while filming their second movie Help! George met two Indian musicians who were used as extras in a restaurant scene.They told him he ought to check out a true musical master, Ravi Shankar.George did, and became Ravi's student.In a short while, weird sounding sitar music was used in some Beatles releases, such as Norwegian Wood.Ravi was no stranger to the rest of the world, no Indian sage hiding out in the mountains.He'd danced on stage at Carnegie Hall back in 1936.He'd been a musician and writer and performer for many years.He'd won awards for his movie scores.When his fellow Bengalis were being massacred in East Pakistan (which became Bangladesh after it succeeded in separating from West Pakistan, which is the country we now know just as Pakistan), he asked George Harrison for help raising funds.So George organized the first rock charity concert, The Concert for Bangladesh.All profits from the concert, the 3-record album and the movie go to Unicef to help out.Ragu Pilus is played by Amiya Bhattacharya on surbahar and Narayan Chakravorty on tambura.Raga Darbari is played by Narayan Chakravorty on vicitra vina.His association with George Harrison opened many more doors for Ravi Shankar to continue giving concerts around the world, many in collaboration with artists of various cultures and musical traditions.It's obvious he believed in enriching the world's music through combining the best of all worlds.However, this album reminds us that India holds many other talented musicians, and is well worth having by anyone interested in this form of music.Admittedly, in the west, still a minority taste.

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Title: Concert for Bangladesh. Artist: Unknown. Image Size: 9.17in. x 7.44in. Paper Size: 11.00in. x 17.00in. FINEST BRAND CANVAS Print With Added Heavy BRUSHSTROKES

This is an unstretched canvas print which will be rolled and securely shipped in a sturdy tube. This beautiful canvas print also has heavy added artist brushstrokes painted onto the print as well. All canvas prints should be cared for to avoid exposure to dust, grime or finger grease in handling.

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Concerts - The Concert For Bangladesh

In this article we're going to review one of the greatest concerts in the history of modern music, the Concert For Bangladesh.The Concert For Bangladesh was held on August 1, 1971, at Madison Square Garden in the greatest city in the world, New York.To the youth of the time it was just another concert.But as history goes, it may very well go down as one of the greatest events in mankind's.The brains behind the concert was ex Beatle, George Harrison, who had become very much into causes after the group split up.In this case, the cause was the people of Bangladesh, who were literally starving to death.The concert was put on in the hopes of bringing some hope to a dying region of the world.Bangladesh had a troubled history.The events leading up to this concert are as follows.In 1969 General Yahya Khan assumed power in Pakistan.His goal was to put an end to end the dictatorship and start a democracy.In December of the following year the League of Bangladesh won a huge victory.It became the largest party in Pakistan.But Kahn was unwilling to allow a power shift to Bangladesh.So the results of the election were ignored and a reign of terror was unleashed in Bangladesh to eliminate the opposition to Kahn.It is estimated that over 1 million people were murdered.This was the greatest atrocity since Hitler and the Jews.The ones who escaped to India suffered terrible starvation, among other things.Thus, the reason for the concert.It all started with a call that George Harrison made to Ringo Starr, another ex Beatle.He then made another call to Leon Russell.Both agreed to come to the East Coast for the concert.After those calls, others were made to business managers, the Garden itself and everyone and anyone Harrison could think of to be of assistance.The list of performers were as long as King Kong's right arm.At the top of the list was Eric Clapton, who had played with George Harrison while with the Beatles on tunes like "While My Guitar Gently Weeps," which was played at the concert itself.Another friend of Harrison's, Billy Preston, who played on the Beatle's big hit "Get Back" was also there.At the concert itself Preston played "That's The Way God Planned It.".A group that was up and coming at the time, Badfinger, was also in attendance.They were supposed to be the next Beatles, actually founded by the Beatles and also on Apple Records.At the concert Badfinger served as a backing band and didn't play any of their original material.Rounding out the all star cast was the great Bob Dylan, who sang many tunes including his signature tune "Blowin' In The Wind.".The Concert for Bangladesh was not just a concert.It was an event.One that will never be forgotten and one that hopefully will never come again.

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