David is recently divorced and his ex-wife took most of their kitchen equipment when she relocated. he's decided to host a pampered chef party and invite friends who enjoy cooking. he knows that they will enjoy sampling various dips and dishes and will likely buy an item or two. he can purchase pampered chef items at a discount and may even earn free items as a benefit of hosting the party. pampered chef is classified as a(n): a. direct sales retailer. b. mass merchandiser. c. specialty retailer. d. retail cooperative.

Interpreting the income tax expense footnote the income tax footnote to the financial statements of fedex corporation follows. the components of the provision for income taxes for the years ended may 31 were as follows: ($ millions) 2010 2009 2008 current provision domestic federal $ 36 $ (35) $ 514 state and local 54 18 74 foreign 207 214 242 297 197 830 deferred provisions (benefit) domestic federal 408 327 31 state and local 15 48 (2) foreign (10) 7 32 413 382 61 provision for income taxes $ 710 $ 579 $ 891 (a)what is the amount of income tax expense reported in fedex's 2010, 2009, and 2008 income statements?