Beldame » Oct 4, 2009
ELMONT, N.Y. -- In a result only slightly less likely than death and taxes, the Godolphin-owned Music Note ($2. 50) ran down 5-2 second choice Unbridled Belle to win Saturday's 70th running of the $600,000 Beldame Stakes by 2 1/4 lengths under Rajiv Maragh. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Commentary: Now's the time for Obama to just say 'no' Oct 3, 2009
Latest Political Stories. Latest World Stories. (Fresno Bee)
Wabeno News: Yesterday, today and tomorrow Oct 2, 2009
He said, There are two things you cant avoid, death and taxes ... Like my step-father said, There are only two things in life you cant avoid, death and taxes. (Forest Republican, WI)
We all face risks; how to manage it Sep 30, 2009
WE all know the saying that there are only two certain things in life death and taxes ... As humans, while death and taxes are certain, risk management ensures that we have a trouble-free journey and hence, we must embrace it. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Writers, coaches should dump early season polls Sep 25, 2009
Preseason polls are like death and taxes. And who hasn t seen Pandora s box. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
The death-and-taxes panel has spoken Sep 21, 2009
There should be a death-and-taxes panel to replace the end-of-life panel because of the inevitability of death and taxes is well-known. So the following conversations between the panel and a U.S. citizen would go like this. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Average Payment Plan Will Give Some Relief Sep 17, 2009
Published: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 1:44 PM EDT It has been said that the only two unavoidable things in life are death and taxes. Perhaps it is time to add a third: the electric bill. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
Where there's smoking, there's Citi research Sep 10, 2009
THERE are only two certainties in life, we are told - death and taxes. Many smokers will suggest that ''cigarette prices will go up'' be added to the list. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
"Death Panels" Born in Heartland Hospital Sep 5, 2009
Beware, when the government runs something death is always nearby (like death and taxes, war, and FEMA). Palin was right. (CBS News)
Heavy traffic warning for Labor Day weekend Sep 4, 2009
Daily Record - Local news serving Ellensburg, Cle Elum, Roslyn, Thorp, Kittitas, Vantage, South Cle Elum, Easton, Snoqualmie and Suncadia. Daily Record: Seriously Local Since 1909. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Taxes must be levied with restraint Sep 3, 2009
They say the only thing sure in life is death and taxes. Not to dispel the rumor, Pennington County will likely raise the property tax levy on county homeowners in the 2010 budget. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Death and taxes Aug 30, 2009
Last Upd: 02:53pm 28 Aug 2009. R3,000 free @ Prestige Casino. (iAfrica.com)
Cost of dying leads to more unclaimed bodies in Oregon Aug 29, 2009
-- Death and taxes may be the two things in life that can't be escaped. But in this tough economy, more people are avoiding paying for the cost of dying. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
THE MANY WAYS & MEANS OF RANGEL'S CHEATING Aug 29, 2009
It's said that the only certainties in life are death and taxes. The only concern Rangel has is his death. (New York Post -- Opinions)
Braves' playoff shot not so hot? Aug 25, 2009
100% chance of death and taxes. McCann Fan. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Will the market correct? Aug 24, 2009
As the saying goes, the only certainty is death and taxes. Everything else has risk. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Felix, Merritt sprint back to the top Aug 22, 2009
That is often a dicey proposition, since death and taxes seem no more certain than at least one foul-up with a U.S. relay team at a world championship or Olympics. On Friday, the men's 4x100 relay squad was disqualified when Shawn Crawford and anchorman Darvis Patton couldn't make an exchange within the legal passing zone. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Government is legislating God away Aug 11, 2009
It is no longer death and taxes that is inevitable -- just taxes. Death is just an inconvenience to keep from paying taxes in the eyes of our legislature. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Greedy executives will have to work harder to get to the trough Jul 27, 2009
During the past few years it has seemed that, as Benjamin Franklin might have said, "In this world nothing can be said to be more certain, except death and taxes and ever-increasing levels of executive remuneration.". While revenue, profits, earnings and dividends might suffer a dip in individual years, it is highly exceptional that a senior executive will not somehow or other wangle an increase in the value of his or her take-home package. (Business Report, South Africa)
'Survivor' winner Hatch seeks confinement reprieve Jul 12, 2009
Death and taxes: Big IRS bill looms for MJ estate. The Tax Man is in the mirror for the estate of the late King of Pop.. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Asias production rising Jul 11, 2009
NOTHING in life is certain, except (as the clich goes) for death and taxes. So, as far as the global economy is concerned, although a recovery by the end of this year is much anticipated, there are still risks that could turn the situation around. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Of mice and monkeys Jul 10, 2009
MOST people accept that death and taxes are inevitable. But that doesn t mean you should not try to postpone them. (The Economist)
FM thanks janata, gives bigger slices Jul 7, 2009
Only two things in life are certain death and taxes, said Benjamin Franklin. People dread both. (India Times, India)
Simsbury baseball coach and partners help protect clients' assets Jul 5, 2009
"There are two certain things in life - death and taxes," Wetjen said. "Keeping up with the latest and greatest of tax laws is clearly critical." Wetjen said APW's wealth managment functions are not reserved for the very rich. (Farmington Valley Post, CT)
Death, Taxes, and Judge Sotomayor Jul 2, 2009
If Ben Franklin were around today, he would have to amend his famous saying on death and taxes to say: Nothing is certain except death, taxes, and that Judge Sotomayor is pro-abortion. . (Townhall.com)
> How to pay less tax Jun 30, 2009
Answer: It is said that there are two certainties in life death and taxes. But before we go on a witch hunt for the grim reaper of our hard earned money, lets tip our hats ever so slightly to the taxman who has, over time, offered up some meaningful tax deductions that have undoubtedly eased the burden while ensuring we invest sensibly in our health and future financial wellbeing. (iAfrica.com)
two cheers for the muni Jun 29, 2009
The BART strike may or may not happen, but the higher Muni fare is a sure thing, like death and taxes. Another sure thing is the litany of complaints people have about the Muni. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Forget Taxes - What About Death? Jun 28, 2009
Daniel Defoe, early eighteenth century novelist (Robinson Crusoe), pamphleteer, and part-time spy, is usually credited with the first use of some form of the phrase about the certainty of both death and taxes. Benjamin Franklin borrowed from Defoe and refined it: "In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes." And, in Gone With The Wind, Margaret Mitchell included a play on the now famous maxim: "Death, taxes and childbirth! There's never any convenient time for any of... (Townhall.com)
Schumer pushes for tax law reform Jun 22, 2009
Charles Schumer, D-NY, two things are inevitable death and taxes and he is currently pushing new legislation to lessen the burden of the latter. The proposed legislation would save 100,000 central New York residents $375 a year, for a total regional savings of $38 million, the senator said. (Oswego Palladium-Times, NY)
Before ex-Saints tackle Willie Roaf makes a speech in Canton, he has will make a stop at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Jun 21, 2009
It is said two things in life are guaranteed -- death and taxes. Former Saints coach Jim Mora believes he has discovered one more certainty. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Enterprise Architecture in the Agile age - Part 2, ... Jun 19, 2009
Will it, like death and taxes, always be with us. Mike Rosen: I hate to think it's that bad. (Search Webservices)
Should Citizens Derail the Health Care Express? Jun 17, 2009
Almost all of them conclude that our ancestor Ben Franklin got it right, centuries ago, when he said in this world nothing is certain but death and taxes. . (Townhall.com)
Key Senator Says Tax Health Care Benefits Jun 3, 2009
As The White House Works With The Senate On Health Care Reform, A New Report Says Costs Will Soar And Ruin The Economy. WASHINGTON, June 2, 2009. (CBS News)
Wilson, Pirates thump Nationals, 12-7 May 19, 2009
Life's double play of death and taxes, followed by government bailouts and Nationals bullpen blowups. Nanoseconds after Washington tacked up a five-run inning against starter Ross Ohlendorf, the Pirates in the top of the next frame began doing what comes naturally against the Nationals' relief staff: thumping it soundly. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
FOXBusiness: Life Insurers Get OK for TARP Funds May 15, 2009
Life Insurers Start to Get Approval for TARP Funds - FOXBusiness. Existing users please login. (Fox News)
Web sites that foster good money skills May 9, 2009
Benjamin Franklin famously said that "in this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes." With April 15 right around the corner, let's talk about the more palatable of Franklin's two certainties. The financial planning profession is growing explosively as millions of aging baby boomers confront the challenges of planning for retirement security. (FOX61, CT)
FORUM: 'Green tariffs' key to climate change May 3, 2009
It's as predictable as death and taxes. Every morning in the North County Times, letter writers sound-off on both sides of the "global warming" debate, blowing hot air over government subsidies for green technology and the viability of clean energy in addressing the global warming issue. (North County Times)
Taxing two properties Apr 30, 2009
Answer: Every time the topic of taxes comes about, one cant help but be reminded of Benjamin Franklins famous quote: "There are only two certainties in life: Death and Taxes.". When it comes to potential tax liability on a fixed residential property, there are three types of taxes that come to mind, namely. (iAfrica.com)
State House Roundup: Nothing sure but death and taxes Apr 28, 2009
By Craig Sandler / State House News Service. Fri Apr 24, 2009, 03:48 PM EDT. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
Around Town: The Tax Man Cometh Apr 18, 2009
They say that death and taxes are inevitable, and depending on how your return comes out, it may be tough to decide which you prefer. I used to love tax season. (Hanover Mariner, MA)
How can a graph be so very wrong? Apr 17, 2009
Many things can be predicted with a great deal of certainty; birth, death and taxes being three. Unfortunately I would predict nothing will be done to reduce global population growth and it will continue to impinge on the world's ecology as we crowd out the light. (BBC News -- UK)
Recession leaves funeral business in grave state Apr 15, 2009
NEW YORK (CNN) -- The saying goes, "Nothing is certain but death and taxes." But the current troubling economic times has even the "death" industry feeling a bit lifeless, as families look to cut funeral costs. Reports suggest more people are turning to cremation to save on funeral costs. (CNN -- US)
Avoid strife after death Apr 14, 2009
There is a saying that there are two certainties in life: death and taxes. While Australia doesn't have a death duty as such, certain income and capital transactions that occur as a consequence of a person's death may trigger a tax event - if not immediately, in the future. (The Age, Australia)
Don't blame the messenger Apr 13, 2009
THE only sure things in life, we are told, are death and taxes ... Death and taxes have been replaced by life's new pair of certainties: footballers exposed for drinking to excess and the sports which employ them resisting all attempts to ban alcohol sponsorship of sport. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Mount Pleasant considers settlement in cemetery fight Apr 10, 2009
Two of life's certainties, death and taxes, are at the center of a Mount Pleasant debate involving West Lawn Cemetery and a $174,000 property assessment bill. The final resting place, with more than 30,000 graves, is contesting the bill it received to pay for the construction of 90th Street along its eastern edge. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Master of the universe Apr 5, 2009
IT is said that nothing is certain except for death and taxes, but there are few other things that we can count on for sure too. Thanks to years of astronomical exploration, we now know that the Earth and the other planets move in their own orbits round the sun, but the man who first publicly put forward that theory was convicted of heresy and forced to recant. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
App-A-Day: Death And Taxes Apr 3, 2009
Wednesday, April 1, 2009. This app - a simple thing, to be sure - transforms your iPhone into a calculator (guesstimator, really) of just how close you are to dying. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
IGN's Guide to Conficker Apr 1, 2009
March 31, 2009 - In 1789, Benjamin Franklin penned what would become an infamous phrase: "nothing is certain but death and taxes," and while it certainly holds true, if Franklin were around today he would most certainly add "computer virus hysteria" to that list. Indeed, since the dawning of the age of computers, our reliance on our electronic surrogate brains has expanded to near crippling levels, and with it our fear of their corruption. (IGN Gear)
Regulators Shut Banks In Colo., Ga., Kan. Mar 22, 2009
As the old saying goes death and taxes. or both. (CBS News)
Battles in Call of Duty: World at War Map Pack 1 Mar 20, 2009
March 19, 2009 - It seems that in this world nothing is certain but death and taxes and DLC, or downloadable content for multi-platform shooters. Sure enough, and this morning released Map Pack 1, a collection of three new multiplayer maps and one new Nazi Zombie level. (IGN PC Games)
Grant will help address forest ownership transfer Mar 18, 2009
Succession planning is not easy because it involves confronting emotional and complex issues such as death and taxes, said Robin Klemm, director of OSU s Austin Family Business Program. It requires, at a minimum, the help of professionals in the legal and financial fields. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
80,000 boxes sold Mar 15, 2009
MAT-SU Almost as regular as death and taxes and much more pleasant is the annual run on Girl Scout cookies. While Alaska may be the Final Frontier, it s hardly the last stop on the trail for the youth organization s yearly sugar rush. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Checkoff shenanigans - again (106) Mar 13, 2009
When Benjamin Franklin noted in a 1789 letter to a friend that in this world nothing can be said to be certain except death and taxes, Franklin did not foresee the incestuous, billion-dollar-per-year commodity checkoff industry. If you farm or ranch in America, not even taxes are more certain than the beef checkoff, the pork checkoff, the soybean checkoff, the peanut checkoff, the dairy checkoff, the sheep checkoff, the sorghum checkoff, the cotton checkoff, the popcorn checkoff, the egg... (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Eagles elevate their game in opener Mar 13, 2009
Which brings us to the fact that in addition to Death and Taxes, a third life certainty can be added: Clemson exiting promptly in the ACC tourney. This is the 56th year of the ACC tourney, and Clemson, a league charter member, is 0 for 56 in championships and 1 for 56 in championship game appearances (1962). (Boston Globe -- Sports)
OLCC approves 50-cent tax on spirits (17) Mar 11, 2009
cm wrote on Mar 10, 2009 12:58 PM:" Death and taxes!!! ". Member ID. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Hole is picked in Bruins' game Mar 9, 2009
Effort and goaltending are the death and taxes of hockey, and yesterday goaltending was the death of the Bruins. With even adequate netminding yesterday before a full house of 18,200 at Madison Square Garden, the Bruins easily would have pinned up their 44th win of the season. (Boston Globe)
NHL Expert: Sather rollsdice Mar 5, 2009
Add that to your list of certainties, next to death and taxes. ALSO ON THIS STORY. (MSNBC -- Sports)
U2 rattled by claims of tax dodging Mar 4, 2009
A report by Christian Aid, titled "Death and Taxes," estimates that developing countries lose $160 billion per year through multinational corporations' shifting of profits to avoid tax. Locals might be proud of U2's global reach most recently at the "We Are One" concert before President Barack Obama's inauguration, when lead singer Bono referred to his thrill at "four Irish boys from the north side of Dublin" honoring the US president-elect. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Lesser access for babies? Mar 1, 2009
The only certainty last year, besides death and taxes, was tumult. All that change could affect your income taxes. (Yahoo News -- Child Welfare)
Can’t we all just get along? Feb 28, 2009
Republicans are always complaining about death and taxes. Then again, nothing new there. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Nationalising undead banks Feb 27, 2009
Nationalisation carries risks, but it may still be the best way to deal with American banking s undead. IN A classic horror film, Night of the Living Dead , a terrified group of people barricade themselves in a rural farmhouse to escape hordes of flesh-eating zombies. (The Economist)
FOXBusiness: Dow Plummets 250 Points Feb 24, 2009
" Regulators also said the new capital assistance program will begin on Wednesday and that new and previous capital injections can be converted to common equity. Commodities were also hurt by the economic fears as crude oil gave back an early rally by settling at $38.44 per barrel, down $1.59 on the day. Gold prices edged away from all-time highs, falling $7.20 per ounce to end at $995.00. Corporate Movers General Motors (GM) and privately held Chrysler could receive up to $40 billion in... (Fox News)
Tisei: The Taxman comes knocking Feb 21, 2009
Ben Franklin once observed that, In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes. Most long-suffering Massachusetts taxpayers are familiar with this saying, as well as Judge Gideon J. Tucker s 1866 statement that, No man s life, liberty or property are safe when the Legislature is in session. (Stoneham Sun, MA)
Colorado ranchers pray for death of 'death' tax Feb 20, 2009
For Dale Allee, a second-generation cattle rancher in southern Colorado, the idiom that nothing is certain but death and taxes is now a reality. "I just turned 80 last week. You know what that means? That means I'm not going to be around here very long, and somebody's going to have to pay those taxes," said Allee, who fears federal estate taxes will thwart his plans to pass his 4,200-acre Pueblo County ranch to his children. (International Herald Tribune)
Opponents of Measure W incite fear and confusion Feb 18, 2009
Two things are certain in life, "Death and Taxes," the property taxes paid yearly in the redevelopment area is the cash flow to pay off the debt should it occur in Measure W.. The "no" argument is telling HALF the truth to make their fear-filled case. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
