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Simon Pegg Says Khan Isn't Star Trek 2's Villain

Fan-favorite actor/writer Simon Pegg has a handful of high-profile ventures on his plate ? including his respective parts in the pilot for Walking Dead creator Frank Darabont?s new TV series L.A. Noir and director J.J. Abrams? Star Trek 2 (not the official title), both of which Pegg recently completed work on. Not to mention, his upcoming reunion with director Edgar Wright and Nick Frost on the conclusion to their ?Blood & Ice Cream? trilogy, The World?s End.

In a recent profile piece for The Telegraph, Pegg touched on how the Trek sequel is a tricky animal ? one which, in different respects, has been easier to make than its predecessor (Abrams? reboot of the franchise), but also faces challenges similar to those for any followup to a popular blockbuster:

?This time [with 'Star Trek 2'] we had the benefit of being able to hit the ground running ? we spent some time in the first one re-establishing the characters. Now we have a fully set-up group of people that we can just get on with straight away. So it ups the ante slightly, and we?ve all had more to do. So it?s totally incumbent on us to not drop the ball. It would be a disaster if it wasn?t as good as ? or better than ? the first one.?

Pegg also confirmed that Scotty will be a full-time member of the U.S.S. Enterprise crew in the new Trek movie. As for those rampant rumors that Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch is playing superhuman Khan Noonien Singh ? Pegg not only addressed them head-on, he openly admitted to being pretty fed up with all the speculation:

?[Benedict Cumberbatch's character is] not just another disgruntled alien. It?s a really interesting? sort of? thing. Obviously I can?t talk about it? It?s not Khan. That?s a myth. Everyone?s saying it is, but it?s not??I think people just want to have a scoop. It annoys me ? it?s beyond the point to just ferret around for spoilers all the time to try to be the first to break them.?It masquerades as interest in the movie but really it?s just nosiness and impatience. You just want to say, ?Oh f? off! Wait for the film!??

On the one hand, Pegg does raise a valid point. We fans can get pushy when it comes to learning more about an anticipated blockbuster, especially one where production has been as low-key as that for the Star Trek sequel. Certain people have proven willing to dismiss a franchise title in advance based solely on the identity of the villain (see: reactions to General Zod in Man of Steel).

On the other?hand: coming up with theories about the possible new interpretation of a famous character makes for harmless fun. It?s something we?re all going to do anyway, so by revealing a film?s baddie far in advance of its release ? like what Warner Bros. and Christopher Nolan did with Bane in The Dark Knight Rises ? you can at least ensure that fans stay on the right track, as far as speculation goes.

Moving on?

Frost, Wright, and Pegg on the set of 'Hot Fuzz'

Lastly, Pegg dropped a few hints about what to expect from The World?s End ? and how it will complete the trilogy, starting with?Shaun of the Dead and continued by Hot Fuzz (at least, thematically-speaking):

?I think ['The World's End'] makes the three films a trilogy, in that it consolidates some themes and ideas that we started to explore in the first two. ?Hot Fuzz??and ?Shaun Of The Dead??are about the struggle of essentially a small group against a large group, and it?ll continue that forward. We?ve said in our most lofty moments that ?Shaun Of The Dead??was about evolution ? it was about Shaun?becoming something more than he was. ?Hot Fuzz??was about devolution ? it was about [super-cop] Nick Angel dumbing himself down to become something else. And ?World?s End? is about revolution, which will be apparent when you see it.?

Production could feasibly get underway on World?s End as soon as the last third of 2012 [Insert obligatory Mayan Apocalypse joke here] ? though that will also depend on whether or not Marvel sets Wright to begin shooting his long-gestating Ant-Man movie by this upcoming fall. There?s plenty of positive buzz for both projects,?so no matter which begins filming first, it?s a win-win for fans.

We will continue to keep you up-to-date on the status of The World?s End as more information is released.

Meanwhile, Star Trek 2 has already been scheduled to hit theaters in the U.S. on May 17th, 2013.

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Independent contractors: Compliance tips ? Business Management ...

Employers often use contingent workers to cut costs. But if they misclassify temps or independent contractors, and those workers are judged employees, then the employer could be liable for back overtime, benefits, federal income taxes, Social Security, unemployment insurance and workers? comp.

So it?s imperative that employers know what factors the IRS uses in determining whether an individual is truly an independent contractor, as well as whether independent contractors fall under the protection of federal and state employment laws.

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FAQs about independent contractors

1. How can an employer determine whether an individual is an employee or an independent contractor?

To determine whether an individual is an employee or an independent contractor, you must examine the relationship between your company and the worker; more specifically, the amount of independence and control the worker has over how he/she achieves an agreed upon goal. The more control you have, the more likely the individual is an employee of your company. Take a look at the following factors, as spelled out by the IRS:

Instructions the business gives to the worker. Does the business retain the right to control the details of the worker?s performance? For example:

• when and where to do the work
• what tools or equipment to use
• what workers to hire or assist with the work
• where to purchase supplies and services
• what work must be performed by a specified individual
• what order or sequence to follow.

Training the business gives to the worker. Employees are trained to perform in a particular manner; independent contractors typically use their own methods.

Expenses. Independent contractors are more likely to incur unreimbursed expenses. Important: fixed ongoing costs that are incurred regardless of whether work is currently being performed.

Worker?s investment. Independent contractors often have a significant investment in the facilities used to perform services for someone else.

Other business opportunities. Independent contractors are generally free to make their services available to the relevant market, often advertising and maintaining a visible business location.

Payment. Employees generally are guaranteed a regular wage amount for a certain time period. Independent contractors usually get paid a flat fee per job or by the hour, in certain professions.

Profit or loss. Independent contractors can realize a profit or loss.

Written contracts describing the relationship the business and the worker intend to create.

Benefits provided by the business to the worker, such as insurance, pension plan, vacation pay, and sick pay, show an employee-employer relationship.

Permanency of the relationship. Independent contractors generally work for a specific project or period, whereas employees have more of an expectation of an indefinite relationship.

Whether the worker?s services are a key aspect of your company?s regular business activity. If they are key, it is more likely that you have the right to direct and control the worker?s activities.

Taxes. Independent contractors are responsible for paying their own income tax and self-employment tax. Employers withhold income tax and a portion of employees? Social Security and Medicare taxes.

Don?t let one simple mistake open you up to an IRS classification audit. It?s costly, burdensome and time-consuming. But by following the vital information you?ll find in Using Independent Contractors, you can tell the IRS to ?back OFF!? the next time they come knocking.
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2. Is an employer obligated to follow the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) for independent contractors?

Independent contractors are not covered by the FLSA. Just be sure that these workers are truly independent contractors and not actual employees. In determining whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor, courts and the DOL apply the ?economic reality? or ?economic dependence? test. The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the determination is based on the total activity or situation that controls, and other courts generally use these factors too:

• the extent to which the services rendered are an integral part of the employer?s business
• the permanency of the relationship between the employer and the worker
• the amount of the worker?s investment in facilities and equipment
• the nature and degree of control asserted over the worker
• the worker?s opportunity for profit and loss
• the amount of initiative, judgment, or foresight in open-market competition with others required for the worker?s success
• the degree of independent business organization and operation

It?s important to note that because the FLSA is intended to remedy oppressive working conditions, courts usually interpret its provisions broadly. And the economic dependence test is no exception. Courts have ruled that a worker doesn?t have to be totally dependent on the employer for his/her living, or even have the employer as his/her primary source of income, in order to be considered an employee. Rather, many courts have found that it?s usually enough if the worker is dependent on a particular employer for continued employment in that line of business.

While the IRS may come after you demanding burdensome back taxes and penalties if you misclassify an employee ? your contractors can come after you, too.

Complaints to the Labor Department from disenchanted independent contractors are on the rise ? and the Labor Department is only too happy to pursue you, too. If caught, you could be on the hook for millions in benefits you thought only employees were entitled to.

But Using Independent Contractors gives you the tools you need to legally spell out an independent contractor?s responsibilities, work schedule and fees ? so there?s no misunderstanding which can lead to a nasty lawsuit.

If you can avoid just one mistake in hiring a freelancer, or filling out a 1099 or classifying an employee, then you can save your company thousands, perhaps millions, of dollars. With such potential money and time savings, you can easily pay for the low price of Using Independent Contractors.

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Dina Lohan to Produce Broadway-Based Reality Show

If you were thinking that a reality TV mash-up of NBC's Smash and Disney's High School Musical would be great ... you have odd, specific taste in entertainment.

Dina Lohan apparently agrees with you, though. For reasons unknown, someone signed her to produce an unsold documentary series along those very lines.

Lohan's new project promises to chronicle the real-life journey of launching a Broadway musical from “page to stage,” as well as all the behind-the-scenes drama.

“There is nothing more important to me than a parent standing behind their child and helping them fulfill their dreams,” Dina told Celebuzz, apparently without irony.

Production for the series begins soon and will run through the summer.

It will take the audience "behind the scenes of The White Plains (N.Y.) Performing Arts Center’s theatre company," with producers promising to take the audience "on a roller coaster adventure." We absolutely can not wait.

In other family news, Ali Lohan's too thin and Lindsay is being sued for stiffing a tanning salon out of $40,000. The number of zeroes there is correct.

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14th June Boat Trip around Plymouth Sound ... - Network Plymouth

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?Network Plymouth Business Club invites you to a meeting with a difference ? on a boat trip around Plymouth Sound . You will have the opportunity to meet with other members of the business community from ?Plymouth and the surrounding area.

We are a friendly platform for growing businesses, where like-minded people meet to inspire; share experiences; strengthen and grow though trusted relationships; and exchange referrals.

?Presentation on ? Exercising Mind and Body? from Chris Menlove-Platt of CMP Coaching & Training.

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Please reserve your place by responding to the member who sent this flyer to you or to Kelly Crane at (Enable Javascript to see the email address)">(Enable Javascript to see the email address) or on 07984 651286.? Payment must be received by? Monday 11^th June.

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Low Volume Crude Oil Trading Day Ends with a Fractional Gain

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Crude oil [July contract now] closed higher due to short covering on Friday as it bounces off the 62% retracement level of the 2011-2012 rally crossing at 90.26. The mid range close sets the stage for a steady opening when Tuesday?s night session begins. Stochastics and the RSI are oversold but remain neutral to bearish signaling that sideways to lower prices are possible near term. If July extends this month?s decline, the 75% retracement level of the 2011-2012 rally crossing at 85.69 is the next downside target. Closes above the 20 day moving average crossing at 96.47 are needed to confirm that a low has been posted. First resistance is the 10 day moving average crossing at 92.35. Second resistance is the 20 day moving average crossing at 96.47. First support is Wednesday?s low crossing at 89.28. Second support is the 75% retracement level of the 2011-2012 rally crossing at 85.69.

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Natural gas closed lower on Friday and below the 10 day moving average crossing at 2.613 signaling that a short term top might be in or is near. The low range close sets the stage for a steady to lower opening on Tuesday. Stochastics and the RSI are overbought and are turning neutral to bearish hinting that a short term top might be in or is near. Closes below the 20 day moving average crossing at 2.492 would signal that a short term top has been posted. If June extends the rally off last week?s low, February?s high crossing at 3.040 is the next upside target. First resistance is last Friday?s high crossing at 2.759. Second resistance is February?s high crossing at 3.040. First support is the 20 day moving average crossing at 2.492. Second support is the reaction low crossing at 2.387.

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Gold closed higher due to short covering on Friday. The low range close sets the stage for a steady to higher opening when Tuesday?s night session begins trading. Stochastics and the RSI are turning bearish signaling sideways to lower prices are possible near term. If June renews the decline off February?s high, the 38% retracement level of the 2008-2011 rally crossing at 1487.50 is the next downside target. Closes above the 20 day moving average crossing at 1597.00 are needed to confirm that a short term low has been posted. First resistance is the 20 day moving average crossing at 1597.00. Second resistance is this month?s high crossing at 1672.30. First support is last Wednesday?s low crossing at 1526.70. Second support is the 38% retracement level of the 2008-2011 rally crossing at 1487.50.

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Italian museum sets its art on fire to protest lack of government funding

Contending that it would be 'destroyed anyway' because there is no money for preservation work, the Casoria Contemporary Art Museum is burning a piece of its contemporary art collection every day.

By Giulia Lasagni,?Contributor / May 11, 2012

Antonio Manfredi (l.) director of the Casoria Contemporary Art Museum, and Italian artist Rosaria Matarese burn one of Matarese's creations in front of the museum, near Naples, Italy, Wednesday, April 18. Manfredi is burning paintings to protest a shortage of funds. Italy's museums have been strapped for funds for decades, but art world officials say the economic crisis has aggravated the plight.

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Perhaps not, but it?s certainly a powerful wakeup call to a government and populace busier worrying about the euro crisis and unemployment statistics.

So says Antonio Manfredi, the director of the Casoria Contemporary Art Museum (CAM), which is located in a small town near Naples, Italy. A little less than a month ago, Mr. Manfredi started to burn the gallery?s collection piece by piece, saying that he didn't have the funds for upkeep. ?Our artworks will end up being destroyed anyway, since institutions are not sustaining us,? he told?Italian daily Corriere della Sera before starting the protest.?

The first to go?was ?Promenade,? a canvas by French artist Severine Bourguignon, who approved of the protest and followed it on Skype. ?I hope that this action will help the Italian government reconsider CAM's situation,? she wrote?in The Guardian. ?Without funds, CAM will be closed and its collection will effectively cease to exist.?

Bourguignon?s piece was followed by many others, as meticulously recorded on CAM?s Facebook page.

Some contended?that the protest is only the provocative performance of an attention-seeking artist ? Manfredi is himself a painter, sculptor, and photographer?? and that because CAM is not technically a public museum, the government doesn't have to support it (although most private museums also receive some funding from the Ministry of Culture).?

But there is no doubt that Italy?s culture sector has been hit hard by cuts because of the economic crisis.?The Italian daily Republica reported?that between 2010 and 2011 the Ministry of Culture?s funding saw a 14.5 percent decrease, dropping from 1.7 million ($2.2 million) to 1.5 million euros.

Despite its world-class cultural wealth, Italy invests in the culture sector less than other countries. According to a government report, in 2010 the Ministry of Culture received only 0.21 percent of the country?s budget (compared, for instance, to 1 percent in France). It?s no surprise then that several prestigious institutions are going through a rough time.?

MAXXI, Rome?s contemporary museum, which opened only two years ago, has predicted losses of 11 million euros for 2012 through 2014. Naples?s and Parlermo?s contemporary art museums are also in deep financial trouble.

In the meantime, some organizations representing workers in the culture sector are protesting against low wages and the lack of adequate benefits. In a letter recently published in Corriere della Sera, they stressed the importance of what they do, which they say goes well beyond the workplace. ?We produce intangible but necessary goods on a daily basis: intelligence, relations, social welfare,? they wrote.

Investing in culture is also the recipe called for by renowned writer Dacia Maraini, who in a recent trip to the United States was surprised by the interest Americans still have in Italian culture and history. ?Shouldn?t we focus obstinately on what we can do best instead of competing with China in producing cheap jeans?? Maraini recently wrote in Corriere della Sera.

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