“Our API directory now includes 46 bitcoin APIs. The newest is the Btc.to API. The most popular, in terms of page visits, is the BitStamp API. Below you’ll find some more stats from the directory, including the entire list of bitcoin APIs. In terms of the technical details, REST and JSON lead the way. There are 33 bitcoin REST APIs and 2 bitcoin JavaScript APIs. Our directory lists 36 bitcoin JSON APIs and 5 bitcoin XML APIs. The most common tags within bitcoin are 34 currency bitcoin APIs, 26 financial bitcoin APIs and 22 exchange bitcoin APIs. Bitcoin APIs have only appeared in our directory relatively recently, with 39 having been added in the last calendar year.”
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Changes in the tax law for 2013 could have a significant impact on you
“The 2013 federal tax code contains a large number of new items, with implications for taxpayers of nearly all income levels. So, now may be a good time to take a serious look at how the changes could affect your 2013 tax bill—and how some smart year-end tax planning could save you money when you file your 2013 tax return. There have been many significant and permanent changes to the federal tax code for 2013, so don’t wait until it’s too late to implement strategies that can potentially save you money when you file your 2013 tax return. A key is to work with professionals who understand how the new provisions affect your personal and financial situation.”
https://www.fidelity.com/viewpoints/personal-finance/tax-tips-year-end
“Elliptic Curve Cryptography, the Foundation of Bitcoin” by Matt Whitlock
“On December 15, 2012, activist group Truth, Freedom, Prosperity hosted the East Coast Bitcoin Summit at Underground Arts in Philadelphia. The entire event was from 1pm – 5pm.”
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Accredited investor – U.S. criteria – Wikipedia
“The federal securities laws define the term accredited investor in Rule 501 of Regulation D and as amended by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act as: [..] a natural person who has individual net worth, or joint net worth with the person’s spouse, that exceeds $1 million at the time of the purchase, or has assets under management of $1 million or above, excluding the value of their primary residence; a natural person with income exceeding $200,000 in each of the two most recent years or joint income with a spouse exceeding $300,000 for those years and a reasonable expectation of the same income level in the current year; or [..]”
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accredited_investor#U.S._criteria
Top 10 Busiest Airports in the World
“In this modern world, airway is the most convent medium of travel in terms of time and safety and its global presence. The number of people travelling by air is constantly rising every day and so is the number of aircraft and airports. There are more than 40,000 thousands airports around the globe used for civilian and cargo transport. This list is gives the top 10 busiest airports in the world in terms of the total annual passenger transition registered. Naturally this kind of list always changes, what we listed below is as per the data of the year 2012.”
http://top-10-list.org/2013/09/09/top-10-busiest-airports-in-the-world/
Continuity of Operations – Wikipedia
“The George W. Bush administration put the Continuity of Operations plan into effect for the first time directly following the September 11 attacks. The Bush administration did not acknowledge the implementation of the COG plan until March 1, 2002. On July 18, 2007, Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-OR), a member of the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security, requested the classified and more detailed version of the government’s continuity of government plan in a letter signed by him and the chairperson of the House Homeland Committee, which is supposed to have access to confidential government information. The president refused to provide the information.”
United States military deployments – Wikipedia
“The military of the United States is deployed in more than 150 countries around the world, with 172,966 of its 1,372,522[1]active-duty personnel serving outside the United States and its territories. Most of these overseas personnel are deployed in combat zones in the Middle east, as part of the War on Terror. The following are countries, listed by region, in which U.S. military personnel are deployed. The most current numbers are based on United States Department of Defense statistics as of December 31, 2012.[1] These numbers do not include any military or civilian contractors or dependents. Countries with fewer than 75 U.S. personnel deployed are omitted.”
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_military_deployments
Philadelphia requires a license to set out an honor box
“Prior Approval: Commercial Activity License; City of Philadelphia Tax Account Number; List of desired locations of the boxes (see license for instructions); Additional Information; Cost: Dependent on the number of boxes (see the license for more information) Less than 50 boxes the fee is $10 per box. Contact: Department of Licenses and Inspections.”
Working holiday visa – Wikipedia
“A working holiday visa is a residence permit which allows travellers to undertake employment (and sometimes study) in the country issuing the visa for the purpose of supplementing their travel funds. For many young people, holding a working holiday visa enables them to experience living in a foreign country, without undergoing the usual costly expenses of finding work sponsorship in advance or going on expensive university exchange programmes. Most working holiday visas are offered under reciprocal agreements between certain countries, to encourage travel and cultural exchange between their citizens.”