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Original post made by stephen levy on Sep 15, 2011
This leap is obviously not true and in its falseness is insulting to many families who pay little or no income taxes but plenty of other taxes.
Residents pay sales taxes, fuel taxes, property taxes (it is in your rent), taxes on tobacco and alcohol, and most residents pay Social Security and Medicare payroll taxes. And there are lots of other taxes and fees we pay to fund our local, state and federal government.
Even people who cheat on their income tax pay lots of taxes. And people who are unfortunate to be unemployed still pay all the other taxes listed above.
Our income taxes are mildly progressive. Higher income residents normally pay a higher share of their income for income taxes.
But for most other taxes, lower income residents pay a higher share of their income even though they pay fewer dollars compared to higher income families.
This is true in most cases for sales taxes, fuel taxes and taxes on tobacco and alcohol as these purchases usually represent a larger share of income for lower income residents. So on an overall tax basis our system is only very mildly progressive at best and low income families pay nearly the same share of income in total taxes as most other families.
What this leap in logic is often accompanied by is the claim that residents who don't pay income taxes (falsely represented as not paying any taxes) are unjustly taking from folks who pay income taxes.
Posters are entitled to their politics but not to their facts. The claim that half or even 10% of families don't pay taxes is just false.
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on Sep 15, 2011 at 5:54 pm
Just to add a little balance for the bottom 50%:
"The Internal Revenue Service tracks the tax returns with the 400 highest adjusted gross incomes each year. The average income on those returns in 2007, the latest year for IRS data, was nearly $345 million. Their average federal income tax rate was 17 percent, down from 26 percent in 1992."
Perspective, Hank, Walter and all the tax haters, what rate are you paying on your income?
Is it above or below the 17% paid by those averaging $345 million a year?
on Sep 16, 2011 at 3:10 am
Walter_E_Wallis is a registered user.
It is appropriate that I be taxed for national defense, questionable that I pay for private benefits and darn criminal that I pay for questionable programs like DOE and EPA.
on Sep 16, 2011 at 6:02 am
"Our income taxes are mildly progressive" you assert, Mr. Levy.
As usual, I admire your willingness to put your name to your opinion.
No. They are the most progressive in the world.
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The assertion is that 47% of the USA pays NO FEDERAL INCOME tax, nor STATE taxes.
There is nothing "false" about the assertion. Of course sales taxes still apply. In the end, sales tax is the only "fair" tax there is. You buy more, you pay more taxes.
Somehow I doubt sincerely that the 47% pay anything near their "fair share" in any taxes through fuel, alcohol, cigarettes and sales. If this were true, we could simply all just quit paying income taxes and go for pure sales taxes and we would all be fine.
The "share" of taxes paid as a percent of income does not come anywhere near the 10,20 or 30% the "other" half pays in income taxes, who by the way ALSO pay the taxes on consumption of items as mentioned.
Good try, though. But, it won't fly.
on Sep 16, 2011 at 6:53 am
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on Sep 16, 2011 at 7:25 am
Scrooge did not want to DONATE..he changed into self-motivated DONATION, not supporting someone else taking what they wished from him and doing what they wanted with it, nor supporting taking from anyone who had more in order to do what HE wished with it.
Robin Hood "stole" the people's goods and money BACK FROM the government. That is why he was and is such a mythological hero.
on Sep 16, 2011 at 7:56 am
our government robs us,from schools local sale taxes property tax,look even china does not have to pay for all of those.
on Sep 16, 2011 at 8:02 am
"Scrooge did not want to DONATE..he changed into self-motivated DONATION, not supporting someone else taking what they wished from him and doing what they wanted with it, nor supporting taking from anyone who had more in order to do what HE wished with it."
In our country and in fact most Western nations, you cannot pick and choose what you will support with your tax dollars. That is not how it works.
Go to countries that have no social safety net and/or taxes and see what is going on there.
"Robin Hood "stole" the people's goods and money BACK FROM the government. That is why he was and is such a mythological hero."
You hit the key point it is a myth. But anyway, he took back the money from a crooked sheriff who keeping it for his own personal use. Hmm, where have we heard that recently--rich person bilks the poor out of their money??
Not sure tea party/republicans really want to bring up Robin Hood
on Sep 16, 2011 at 8:29 am
Right now a lot of rich provinces(zhenjiang, jiang xu,etc...) in china offer very generous health care and even free care for eldly ones without kids in its vastly wide countryside, they need just pay zero to live in the facility to receieve all kinds of care, and even for eldly with kids they offer health insurance that they only need to pay $100 per year, it would cover all expense once it reaches out of pocket $1000 per person.
on Sep 16, 2011 at 8:50 am
Where do our tax dollars go?look at china,Web Link
on Sep 16, 2011 at 12:19 pm
robber: I'm missing your point. Comparing our taxes with a communist country and their healthcare system, or lack of out in the rural areas adds what, exactly?
"sorry": "They are the most progressive in the world."
If we are the most progressive, how does that fit with the effective tax rate paid by the wealthiest Americans like a Walton who were given money by daddy or a Paris Hilton, being below the effective tax rate on income paid by hard working middle class American families?
17%, as posted above. So let's add "sorry" to the list of those questioned below:
"Perspective, Hank, Walter and all the tax haters, what rate are you paying on your income? Is it above or below the 17% paid by those averaging $345 million a year?"
on Sep 16, 2011 at 12:52 pm
Walter_E_Wallis is a registered user.
I do not hate taxes. I do suggest that some expenditures of tax money are inappropriate.
on Sep 16, 2011 at 1:00 pm
"I do not hate taxes. I do suggest that some expenditures of tax money are inappropriate."
Previously you stated:
"It is appropriate that I be taxed for national defense, questionable that I pay for private benefits and darn criminal that I pay for questionable programs like DOE and EPA."
So you may not hate taxes, but the only ones you approve is for national defense. Sounds like we are entering "spin" mode once again
on Sep 16, 2011 at 3:28 pm
"If we are the most progressive, how does that fit with the effective tax rate paid by the wealthiest Americans like a Walton who were given money by daddy or a Paris Hilton, being below the effective tax rate on income paid by hard working middle class American families?"
The tax code encourages investment, in order to create wealth that, in turn, creates jobs. Specifically, capital gains tax rates are currently 15%. If the rich invest most of their money in equities, properties, risk-taking, etc., their returns will be taxed at a much lower rate than simple income taxes. If one thinks that increasing the capital gains tax rate will increase job creation, I have my doubts. I, personally, think that more money will go off shore, or just not be invested in risk-based enterprises.
on Sep 16, 2011 at 7:34 pm
"Specifically, capital gains tax rates are currently 15%."
Your argument works in a book or a lab. Not so much in the real world.
Bush cut cap gains in half and it didn't stimulate job creation in the slightest. Clinton created 20+ million jobs in his two terms with cap gains at the much higher level. Bush ended his terms with consecutive months losing OVER half a million jobs a month.
All the caps gain tax cuts did was widen wealth disparity and create huge budget deficits.
Pretty good if your name is Paris Hilton or Son o' Walton and you like lying by the pool opening dividend statements.
"Norbert, I'd like the imported truffles and Russian cavier on my pizza for lunch, please instruct my cook after you being my another glass of Dom. Then get the jet ready before we fly out to the 2nd yacht...."
"Yes, Miss Hilton, will that be all? Perhaps I should go shopping for you for some undergarments..."
on Sep 16, 2011 at 7:44 pm
"Your argument works in a book or a lab. Not so much in the real world."
I, respecfully, disagree. The 15% capital gains tax rate is on profits gained, from risky investments. The other side of the equation is loss. When one considers both profits and loss, the 15% on capital gains is not out of line.
on Sep 17, 2011 at 6:34 am
Matt...if you really believe what you wrote, then clearly we need to have a 100% increase in cap gains.
Svatoid: If you really believe what you wrote, then we need to let 51% of the population take everything from the other 49% and spend it as they wish.
Honestly, people, follow the thoughts to the end of the bouncing ball where it falls off the cliff.
Which "cliff" do I prefer? The cliff of no taxes except for military protection, then private donations, or even locally decided tax rates and choices. At least then each are free to choose their lives and reap their consequences.
The other cliff is 2 wolves and a sheep voting on dinner plans. No thanks.
on Sep 17, 2011 at 10:51 am
"if you really believe what you wrote, then clearly we need to have a 100% increase in cap gains."
A 100% increase from 15%, effectively doubling it, or putting it back around where it was when we had a great economy and budget surpluses paying down the national debt.
A strong America, with all boats lifted on a rising tide.
If you're going off on some absurd "let's take taxes TO 100%" rant, go ahead if it gets you off. Serious folks are talking about raising the top tier income tax rate a couple percent to Clinton's level. We all did great in the 90's.
But get all tea bagger crazy and talk about 100% tax rates if it makes you happy.
on Sep 17, 2011 at 2:08 pm
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If you double capital gains tax, do you also double the capital loss writeoff? Gee, no risk investing.
on Sep 17, 2011 at 2:19 pm
Matt: Why not make it 50% or 75%?? Or 100%? What would happen as you increase the take?
Or is taking it to the limit, a well-known method of analyzing an issue, too "teabag" ish for you?
on Sep 18, 2011 at 10:47 am
"If you're going off on some absurd "let's take taxes TO 100%" rant, go ahead if it gets you off. Serious folks are talking about raising the top tier income tax rate a couple percent to Clinton's level. We all did great in the 90's."
Why not talk about taking it to 100%? Sure, let's all get together and smoke a little dope and engage in your tea party rhetoric. So get high and talk about 75% or 100% in your little circle....
But we have real world proof, not just your hyperbole, that the economy, jobs and wealth grew at a great pace in the 90's. Retain the 90's tax and spending structure.
Or support the Paris Hilton type trust fund babies who add so much to our country.
"Or is taking it to the limit, a well-known method of analyzing an issue..." Funny. You must do pharmaceutical trials, right? Take the whole bottle of this drug, after all, a little is good, so all must be better!
The 90's gave us real world data on successful tax structure for supporting a booming economy, job creation, paying down the debt. Bush told us lower taxes on billionaires would create jobs. It didn't.
on Sep 18, 2011 at 11:29 am
"But we have real world proof, not just your hyperbole, that the economy, jobs and wealth grew at a great pace in the 90's. Retain the 90's tax and spending structure."
That is a very tired and old argument. The 90's were a very different economic situation compared to current times. The dot.com boom was in full swing, stock options provided huge amounts of income to tax, the DoD budget was cut, the U.S. economy was flush.
We are no longer there. Taxing the rich will no longer work. The failure of Solyndra is an example of how foolish is the notion that our next wave of wealth will come from green technology. There probably will be some technologies that will help our economy, but who knows which ones they will be? That is why risk taking is important, and why it is important to keep investment taxes relatively low.
on Sep 18, 2011 at 11:48 am
"Taxing the rich will no longer work"
It has always worked. That's how America built its greatness. The reason it isntworking now is that taxes on billionaires are too low.
As stated elsewhere: when have taxes on the rich ever been significantly lower?
Never. Look how screwed up things are now.
Back to the 90's rates for American greatness.
on Sep 18, 2011 at 12:25 pm
Why not 50 or 100 percent?
If drinking from a hose on a hot afternoon is good, why not drink from a firehose?
on Sep 19, 2011 at 10:00 am
stephen levy is a registered user.
I started this thread becasue several posts claimed that half of the populaiton doesn't pay taxes. That is a false statement.
As usual posters would rather go back and forth about Republican and Democratic politics and their view of blame--even including this ridiculous idea that if someone wants the top tax rate to be 39% instead of 35%, it might as well be 100%, which no one is advocating.
Does anyone still want to claim that half of the population doesn't pay taxes and that income taxes are the only ones that count?
on Sep 19, 2011 at 10:43 am
"The 400"
Web Link relates back to the top comment.
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Until you cry....
on Sep 19, 2011 at 11:50 am
Everyone eventually pays taxes, either directly or indirectly. A couple of additional taxes, not yet mentioned: Infation is also a tax on fixed income folks. Corporate taxes get passed through via higher retail costs to the consumer. Income taxes have a hidden tax, which is the time and effort and $$ spent to prepare taxes. A very pernicious effect of income tax rates is that they are routinely manipualted by politicians to direct favors to chosen interests.
A flat consumption tax would eliminate many problems with taxation. The income tax is not worth it, anymore.
on Sep 19, 2011 at 12:53 pm
Consumption taxes are the dreamsof libertarians and the ultra wealthy.
Ain't gonna happen.
on Sep 19, 2011 at 1:29 pm
"Consumption taxes are the dreamsof libertarians and the ultra wealthy."
We already have consumption taxes on everyone. However, much of them are indirect, due to pass throughs (e.g. corporate taxes). The multiple problems, related to the income tax (as I have already related, above), are just not worth it. BTW, another huge issue about the income tax is that it creates an adversarial attitude to the government, because the government can charge large fines or even throw one in jail if he/she fails to comply with the minutiae of the very complex rules.
Aside from the indirect tax issues, the income tax becomes a political football, allowing left and right to score points: The right says it is unfair, becasue the poor don't pay it; the left uses it as an excuse to tax the rich. Both of these points of view are political points of view, with little to do with economic reality.
on Sep 19, 2011 at 2:27 pm
"No. They are the most progressive in the world."
Entirely false and ignorant. You failed to account for spending. Those other countries give more back (health care, child care, child expenses, etc, etc) to the poor, so their NET tax is much more progressive. Nice try spinning this, though.
on Sep 20, 2011 at 6:30 am
Dear sorry sorry...your snide "nice try spinning" comment fails to recall that the "give back" is much more to those who don't pay in than do.
Progressive is progressive. Taking from those who make and redistributing to those who don't is progressive. If the health care, child care, child expenses etc were paid for by those who took the benefits, then these countries would not be in even worse shape than we are.
Although, give us another couple years and we will match them. France used to be the worst of the EU, we are close to matching them now.
Mr Levy: Yes, I still claim that if half the population takes more than it pays, it is not paying their "share" of the tax burden. Sales taxes are paid much more by those with money than those without. Every tax you mention is paid more by those with than those with less. Nobody is saying "they" don't count, but to try to claim they pay "their share" is ridiculous. If so, we would have no deficit, no debt. Nobody is saying that to increase from x to y is to increase to 100% for some and none for others, we are saying that if it were true that some should pay more, then follow it to the end and ask the question of what is the logical end to the debate. That is that some should pay all, and others none. I am sure you can see where this fails.
All along this spectrum are the margins who drop out. The more we take from the producers, the more producers drop out. The fewer producers there are to tax, the less taxes there are for the under or non producers to use.
Regardless of what you are trying to posit, the facts bear out the claim that 47% of us pay no federal taxes, which is what you started your thread to address. I have not looked at what percent of us pay California State income tax. I suspect the same proportion, especially as more taxpayers have left the State than have moved in.
Nobody says "the other half pays nothing." We know that all taxes of consumption are paid by those who buy taxable stuff, and have course also know that those with more profit to spend, spend more, thus bear more of total tax "revenue" into our city, county, and State coffers.
on Sep 20, 2011 at 7:31 am
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No matter what pocket they take it out of, a tax is a tax. When the cumulative total of all taxes approaches 50%, it is too much.
on Sep 20, 2011 at 9:53 am
You know, perhaps it would be better, rather than going back and forth with the same old tired stuff, if we all started from a minimal educational level regarding taxation and economics, and how an ever progressive tax hurts the economics of the country more and more, especially the poor. ( witness the level of unemployment now in the less educated populations.)
Start with Economics 101 by Thomas Sowell, or even Myths and Fallacies. Anything by him, really.
Graduate into "FDR's Folly, How Roosevelt and His New Deal Prolonged the Great Depression (Crown Forum, 2003) by Powell. Nice explanation that connects the dots ...and eerily similar to today's responses at the DC level.
Please note, this was published long before BHO came into any elected power...
on Dec 8, 2011 at 6:19 pm
It would be interesting to hear from Stephen Levy, re: How much MORE will all families in CA pay, if the high speed rail project is not stopped. Stpehen has been very quiet about this issue. Is this because he is at the beck and call of the labor unions?
on Dec 8, 2011 at 8:33 pm
"How much MORE will all families in CA pay, if the high speed rail project is not stopped. "
Answer for us, if you have credible substantiation.
on Dec 9, 2011 at 2:21 pm
"Answer for us, if you have credible substantiation."
I asked Stephen Levy to answer, if you please. He is the expert economist, apparently, regarding CA. Throwing $100B down a rat hole, like HSR, has to have an effect on our general fund. I would like Stepehn to address the issue(s) related to that wasted expenditure.
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Day 2! The forecast was for scattered sprinkles or light showers, of which we did have a few today. . .but to start the day things looked pretty nice. Partly cloudy skies, once again upper 50s and low 60s to get things going, and dry weather off the start line. Another great day for a walk of any length.
Start time was promptly at 6:30a, and there was already a group that was ready to go 20 minutes before that.
One of the people who was waiting to get going this morning apparently has acted on an idea I got just last night - what if one was to try and do all the 3-Day walks around the country in one year? Kevin, you're light years ahead of all of us on that.
Once again, we were assisted on our route by volunteers. This event could not be held without these people, and anyone who was participating in the event would tell you we're grateful to have them.
The 3-Day changes its route on each of the three days, so for many people who want to express their support, they only get a chance to do it once a year. Here, some nurses (?) from Kaplan College brought some homemade treats for walkers to sample along the route. The cake-pops were especially tasty.
On the subject of cakes, a pink cupcake made a special trip down from Carlsbad to show support - how awesome is that!?
Today's route took us by Sea World, and they came out to say hello - applaud our efforts - and Shamu was giving hugs to walkers.
The cheerleading squad from Westview High School had a rousing cheer to support walkers as they made their way to one of the Pit Stops, this one in Sunset Cliffs. The cheer they did was great!
Sometimes, support along the route is much simpler. This homeowner dressed up their livestock with a pink boa collar and ribbons on the horns - which I thought was worthy of a photo. It was not until later, when I was getting ready to post these pictures, that I realized there was what appeared to be a pink cowpie in the yard. Hilarious!
This was the view in Sunset Cliffs at about mile 15 today; I know there are more than a dozen 3-Day walks around the country, and I also know that every city has got great things to offer. But San Diego's 3-Day is the largest of all of them around the country and I can't help but think that this sort of view along the route is one of the reasons why. We live in a great place.
Here's Janet and Sharon from Escondido; they are walking because they lost their mom to breast cancer at the age of 42. Everyone you meet on these walks has a story as to why they are walking - so many people are touched by breast cancer, some more directly than others. Janet and Sharon are so admirable and inspirational, it's an honor to have been able to spend a few minutes with them today.
The Christmas decorations in Ocean Beach went up this morning.
Crossing the finish line at Day2. Still no blisters, which is great, but a little wonky on one calf and ready for a shower at camp. Maybe a little "over-ready." Note the sunshine all around early this afternoon! A far cry from what we had on Day 2 with last year's 3-Day. The other thing I'll point out about this photo that you might not notice is the length of my shadow. Even though it was just after 1pm when I crossed the finish line, the sun is very low in the sky. We're less than six weeks away from the winter solstice when the sun is the absolute lowest in the sky. Even a few sprinkles earlier today couldn't cast a shadow on the demeanor of the walkers on the route. One more day to go.
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Hundreds of people from across the country spent Saturday remembering Lyric Cook and Elizabeth Collins.
The girls disappeared on July 13th, 2012, while riding their bike near Meyers Lake in Evansdale.
On Saturday, people came together to show their support for the girls' families with a 125-mile ride across Northeast Iowa.
Organizer Chris Webb said the girls' kidnapping and murder hits close to home.
"I know if it happened to my daughter, I'd want someone to do something like this for me as well because they have enough on their plate," he said.
Webb said the goal of the ride was to continue raising awareness that the girls' murders are unsolved.
"This is the day they went missing, so we just want to bring that awareness back out to people you know, and get justice for what happened to them little girls because it's a very terrible thing," he said.
Steve Trosin of Michigan was among the hundreds of bikers who participated in the memorial ride.
He traveled more than 540-miles to participate, and said he wouldn't have missed it for the world because Elizabeth Collins was his niece.
"I remember it clearly," he said.
"I was in shock at the time, and my wife was in tears over it. But I just said that we've got to be there to support the family," said Trosin.
Trosin said his family has felt the community's support and prayers almost 600-miles away.
He hopes people continue to come forward with tips in the wake of the somber anniversary of the girls' disappearance.
"This is sick people that did this, and God's going to have to place something on their heart that says, 'Enough is enough. I need to come forward and admit it,'" he said.
Jeno Collins also traveled from Michigan for Saturday's memorial ride.
"It's very difficult still after a year," he said of his granddaughter's disappearance and murder.
"Everyone misses her very much and we'd just like to see whoever did this put away," said Collins.
Before the ride, which started at 11:00 a.m., various speakers took a stage.
Elizabeth's parents, Drew and Heather Collins, thanked the community for their support.
"It's been a hard year. We couldn't have gotten through it without you," said Drew.
Evansdale Mayor Chad Deutsch declared July 13th as "Lyric and Elizabeth Day."
Deutsch also told the crowd he plans to sign a proclamation on Tuesday that will declare the entire week as "Lyric and Elizabeth Week" in honor of the girls.
"The Cedar Valley over the past several years has been through a lot in general. You know with flooding and tornadoes, and then the worst thing of all having two children taken," he said.
"To see that our community comes together the way it does...people from not only our community, but from all over Iowa and the country for that matter. It is inspiring in a time of tragedy, and the people pull together here and take care of each other and care about each other," Deutsch added.
Abduction survivor Alicia Kozakiewicz also spoke at Saturday's memorial ride.
Since her abduction, she has founded the Alicia Project, an advocacy group for missing and exploited children.
Kozakiewicz encouraged the crowd to take every missing child case seriously.
Proceeds from the memorial ride went to Crime Stoppers and the Angels Park Memorial Fund.
Authorities continue to ask for the public's help. If you have any information you are asked to report it:Tip Line:319 232 6682Cedar Valley Crime Stoppers:1 855 300 TIPSEmail:firstname.lastname@example.com


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Learning you have breast cancer is stressful, but doctors say keeping a positive outlook can help with both physical and mental healing.
Terri Kasey is a seven month breast cancer survivor. She needed a way to connect with other women after her diagnosis. That's when she asked Dr. Andrew McAllister to help her with a breast cancer support group.
Dr. McAllister explains, "It's just a support group for people who are going through it, have gone through it, or know someone who's going through it. It's a very open forum type group."
The support group is called You Are Not Alone. Kasey says the group has done wonders for her healing.
"What it has done for me is give me hope. It's given me a connection with other women," she says.
According to Dr. McAllister, "A person's mental infirmities are just as important as their physical infirmities, and if the mind is not where the body is in the healing process, you're missing a very key component to getting better."
Kasey wants other women to get the support they need as well.
"We have a bond, a sisterhood that no one can appreciate or understand until they've walked through this journey with us," she says with a smile on her face.
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How do you get investors to sit up and take notice of a soon-to-be spun-off stock? If you're Kraft Foods, which will spin off its slow-growth North American grocery business to shareholders on Oct. 1, you pay a big dividend.
The new Kraft Foods Group krft +0.72% Kraft Foods Group Inc. U.S.: Nasdaq $58.90 +0.42 +0.72% Aug. 29, 2014 4:00 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 1.75M AFTER HOURS $58.80 -0.10 -0.17% Aug. 29, 2014 6:44 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 66,042 P/E Ratio 14.47 Market Cap $34.98 Billion Dividend Yield 3.57% Rev. per Employee $804,356 08/29/14 Kraft Recalls Some American Si... 08/04/14 CFO Moves: Walgreen, SolarCity... 08/04/14 Is Walgreen's New CFO More Lik... More quote details and news » (ticker: KRFT) will offer a 4.5% yield, based on when-issued trading in the shares late last week. That's the highest yield among major food companies—most are in the 3% range—and is in line with the dividend rate on utilities and other traditional income sectors of the stock market.
Thanks to its high dividend, new Kraft most likely will have one of the highest valuations in the food group, trading for more than 17 times projected 2013 profits, compared with 14 to 16 times earnings for the likes of Campbell Soup cpb +0.11% Campbell Soup Co. U.S.: NYSE $44.82 +0.05 +0.11% Aug. 29, 2014 4:04 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 704,361 AFTER HOURS $44.83 +0.01 +0.01% Aug. 29, 2014 4:44 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 15,527 P/E Ratio 32.38 Market Cap $14.07 Billion Dividend Yield 2.78% Rev. per Employee $406,950 08/05/14 AHEAD OF THE TAPE: Keurig Shar... 07/30/14 Kraft Foods Group Profit Tumbl... 07/21/14 A Bold Frontier in Food: The M... More quote details and news » (CPB), Kellogg k +0.34% Kellogg Co. U.S.: NYSE $64.97 +0.22 +0.34% Aug. 29, 2014 4:01 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 1.16M AFTER HOURS $64.98 +0.01 +0.02% Aug. 29, 2014 4:24 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 26,694 P/E Ratio 12.71 Market Cap $23.40 Billion Dividend Yield 3.02% Rev. per Employee $483,733 08/24/14 Mexico Plays the Heavy on Food... 08/08/14 Post Shares Drop Amid Struggle... 07/31/14 Kellogg's Profit Falls 16% as ... More quote details and news » (K), Heinz (HNZ), and General Mills gis +0.36% General Mills Inc. U.S.: NYSE $53.38 +0.19 +0.36% Aug. 29, 2014 4:01 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 2.18M AFTER HOURS $53.38 -0.00 -0.01% Aug. 29, 2014 4:28 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 137,109 P/E Ratio 18.41 Market Cap $32.70 Billion Dividend Yield 3.07% Rev. per Employee $416,502 08/22/14 Meet Mr. Frankenfood 08/13/14 See-Through Food Packaging Boo... 08/06/14 Where Did All the Entry-Level ... More quote details and news » (GIS).
With its lofty price/earnings ratio, new Kraft doesn't look as appetizing as its rivals. Kraft's payout ratio will be much higher than its food peers, which could limit dividend increases in coming years. It may be better to buy shares of Kellogg or General Mills—both yield about 3.3% and have a lower P/E and better dividend-growth prospects.
If its high valuation persists, Kraft could attract imitators in the food industry, as companies figure they can boost their share prices with an ample dividend. Consumer-staples producers tend to pay out about half their earnings in dividends, while new Kraft's payout ratio will be nearly 80%, based on projected 2013 profits.
New Kraft's dividend looks safe, thanks to the stability of its well-known brands, which help give the stock its bond-like 4.5% yield at a time when 10-year Treasury notes yield under 2% and Kraft's own 10-year debt yields less than 3%.
Kraft (KFT) is separating into new Kraft and the larger Mondeléz International mdlz -0.28% Mondelez International Inc. Cl A U.S.: Nasdaq $36.19 -0.10 -0.28% Aug. 29, 2014 4:00 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 4.43M AFTER HOURS $36.20 +0.01 +0.02% Aug. 29, 2014 4:24 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 652,383 P/E Ratio 17.83 Market Cap $61.01 Billion Dividend Yield 1.66% Rev. per Employee $327,449 08/26/14 In First Earnings Report Since... 08/06/14 Mondelez International Profit ... 08/06/14 Morning MoneyBeat: Volatility ... More quote details and news » (MDLZ), which will hold the company's global snacks business, including Nabisco cookies, Cadbury chocolate, and Chiclets gum. New Kraft's portfolio includes some familiar American products like Jell-O, Kool-Aid, Velveeta, Planters, Oscar Mayer, Kraft macaroni and cheese, and Kraft refrigerated cheeses. Until Tuesday, new Kraft will trade in a when-issued market with the ticker KRFTV, and Mondeléz as MDLZV. Old Kraft shares will stop trading after the split.
Mondeléz will have a more modest dividend, around 2%. In an indication of the importance of dividends in a yield-parched environment, Mondeléz has a P/E ratio similar to new Kraft's, despite a stronger growth outlook. Mondeléz looks more appealing than new Kraft.
Kraft announced the split a year ago, as a way to highlight its high-growth snacks business, following its controversial $20 billion purchase of Cadbury in 2010, a deal that angered Kraft's most prominent shareholder, Warren Buffett, the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway brka +0.90% Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Cl A U.S.: NYSE $205,880.00 +1,840.00 +0.90% Aug. 29, 2014 4:03 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 407 AFTER HOURS $205,059.00 -821.00 -0.40% Aug. 29, 2014 4:27 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : P/E Ratio 16.01 Market Cap $338.21 Billion Dividend Yield N/A Rev. per Employee $625,182 08/25/14 China's BYD Posts Better Elect... 08/04/14 U.S. Stocks Rebound After Last... 07/25/14 Berkshire Hathaway Energy's Pl... More quote details and news » (BRK.A). Buffett felt Kraft overpaid, and he criticized Kraft's tax-inefficient move to sell a pizza business to fund the Cadbury deal. Berkshire has steadily sold Kraft shares. It had 59 million as of June 30, versus 130 million at the end of 2009.
Cadbury is an important part of Mondeléz, a made-up word that suggests the French word "monde," or world, overlapping "deléz," which Kraft calls a "fanciful expression" of the word "delicious."
Kraft holders will get one share of new Kraft for every three shares of old Kraft, and the old Kraft will be rechristened Mondeléz. In when-issued trading Friday, Mondeléz fetched about $26 a share and new Kraft, $45. Old Kraft traded Friday at around $41, equivalent to the value of one share of Mondeléz and one-third of a share of new Kraft.
In investor presentations recently, managements of new Kraft and Mondeléz disappointed Wall Street by projecting a lower-than-expected 2013 profit, but the positive surprise was Kraft's intended annual dividend of $2 a share. Kraft shares initially dropped on the earnings guidance, but have since recouped those losses, mostly because investors are assigning a higher-than-expected value to new Kraft, based on its lofty dividend.
New Kraft expects profit of $2.60 a share, and Mondeléz projects $1.50 to $1.55 for 2013. New Kraft and Mondeléz both fetch around 17 times 2013 estimates.
Mondeléz is targeting 5% to 7% organic annual revenue growth and double-digit gains in profit (excluding the impact of foreign-exchange moves). New Kraft is aiming for more modest "mid to high" single-digit annual earnings gains. Mondeléz's ambition is to be viewed like higher-growth consumer companies, such as Coca-Cola ko +0.22% Coca-Cola Co. U.S.: NYSE $41.72 +0.09 +0.22% Aug. 29, 2014 4:00 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 7.11M AFTER HOURS $41.72 0.00 % Aug. 29, 2014 6:29 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 558,078 P/E Ratio 21.96 Market Cap $182.98 Billion Dividend Yield 2.92% Rev. per Employee $353,055 08/29/14 U.S. Initiative Could Help Inv... 08/25/14 Warren Buffett Enters Tax Fray... 08/25/14 Coca-Cola Life: a Mid-Calorie ... More quote details and news » (KO) and Colgate cl +0.34% Colgate-Palmolive Co. U.S.: NYSE $64.73 +0.22 +0.34% Aug. 29, 2014 4:00 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 1.93M AFTER HOURS $64.73 0.00 % Aug. 29, 2014 5:11 pm Volume (Delayed 15m) : 172,673 P/E Ratio 26.75 Market Cap $59.12 Billion Dividend Yield 2.22% Rev. per Employee $466,203 08/11/14 Train Reading: A Rally With On... 08/04/14 Behind YouTube Stunt Star Devi... 08/03/14 Big U.S. Companies Get a Lift ... More quote details and news » (CL), rather than slower-growth food producers.
Kraft bulls like Robert Moskow of Credit Suisse like the Mondeléz story, arguing that next year's profits could be held back by a couple of special factors, including currency, and that Mondeléz's profits could rise sharply in 2014 to $1.80 a share. Joe Cornell of Spin-Off Research last week assigned a Buy rating to Mondeléz, with a $29.50 price target, about 12% above the when-issued share price. He has a Hold rating on New Kraft, with a target of $44.25.
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With a 4.5% dividend yield, new Kraft's stock is more alluring for income investors than its bonds. But the better bet is Mondeléz, because of its growth potential.
Mondeléz gets 44% of its sales from high-growth developing markets, a percentage comparable to both Coke's and Nestlé's nesn.vx +0.28% Nestle S.A. Switzerland: SWX Europe CHF71.55 +0.20 +0.28% Sept. 2, 2014 11:55 am Volume (Delayed 15m) : 869,743 P/E Ratio 23.99 Market Cap CHF229.77 Billion Dividend Yield 3.00% Rev. per Employee CHF270,183 08/28/14 Coffee Makes Comeback in East ... 08/27/14 Food Producers to Offer Data o... 08/24/14 Mexico Plays the Heavy on Food... More quote details and news » (NESN.Switzerland). Mondeléz is No. 1 globally in sales of cookies and crackers, chocolate, and candy. Current Kraft CEO Irene Rosenfeld will head Mondeléz.
In a surprising admission, Kraft's management said earlier this month that it was overly bureaucratic, had high costs, produced little innovation, and had skimped on advertising, which is important to sustaining even well-known brands. The company's last big new product was Lunchables, launched in 1988. Kraft spent 2.9% of its revenue on ads last year, versus an industry average of 4.5% and well behind leader Kellogg's 8.6%. "We must do a better job supporting our brands," Kraft declared.
KRAFT HIGHLIGHTED ITS weaknesses to emphasize the opportunity to boost its sales and operating margin, which stands at 17.1%. That's in the middle of the pack of North American food companies, but below General Mills, Heinz, and Campbell. Kraft may find it hard to raise margins while ramping up ad spending.
Other food makers face challenges, too. General Mills missed the Greek-yogurt boom, and its key Yoplait brand is suffering. The cereal business is stagnant, weighing on both General Mills and Kellogg. Campbell faces one of the toughest jobs—revitalizing its core canned-soup business.
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There isn't a lot to excite investors about new Kraft except its dividend, and Kellogg, General Mills, and Heinz may offer a better combination of yield and valuation. But for growth-oriented investors, Mondeléz could be a tastier alternative to PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, and Colgate.
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The DreamCatcher Log Cabin Lodge offers comfortable accommodations in our completely furnished modern vacation home on the shores of Powell Lake in the heart of the Hiawatha National Forest. Conveniently located just 6 miles south of Munising, MI and the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
The DreamCatcher Lodge is a beautiful log cabin with knotty pine interior and has 3-bedrooms, a sleeping loft, and two full bathrooms. One bedroom has a full-sized bed, the second bedroom has a queen-sized bed, and the other bedroom has 2 twin-sized beds. There is a full-sized bed in the loft. All bedrooms have new log beds and mattresses. There are two bathrooms; one has a tub and shower and the other bath has a shower. The Lodge will comfortably sleep 6 to 8 guests. Linens, towels, and paper products are provided.
The great room is comfortably furnished and has a wood-burning stove for relaxing by the fire, two TVs with local reception, a VCR, DVD, and a small video library. The kitchen has a fully equipped kitchen with full sized appliances, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, plus dishes and cooking utensils. Laundry room with washer and dryer.
The cottage has a front and back deck with a covered porch, ideal for sitting, relaxing, and listening to the sounds of the Upper Peninsula. There is lawn furniture and a charcoal grill for your cookouts.
A walkway leads down to the lakeshore where you will find a dock and a nice shallow beach with a sand bottom; perfect for the children. Powell Lake is a spring-fed lake with clean clear water and lots of fish. Spend the afternoon sitting on the dock while you get a little sun or relaxing there with your morning cup of coffee. Powell Lake has good fishing so you might want to bring your fishing gear and try your luck catching pike, perch, walleye, or a mess of panfish. Delicious cooked on the grill. Take a row around the lake and enjoy the woods and waters of the north woods.
There is a fire pit by the lakeshore for campfires under the stars and roasting marshmallows.
The DreamCatcher Log Cabin in located in the heart of the Northwoods of the Hiawatha National Forest. Start your day with a nice stroll down the road, listen to the birds sing, and maybe you will find a few berries to put on your cereal. The forest has hundreds of acres of public land for hiking, biking, ATVing, berry picking, hunting, birding, canoeing, kayaking, and enjoying wildlife. Easy access to snowmobile and ATV trails
The DreamCatcher Lodge is conveniently located near Munising and the western entrance to the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Enjoy the Shipwreck Tour in the Glass Bottom Boat, the Pictured Rocks Cruise, or try charter fishing on Lake Superior. There are hiking trails for all visitors from short walks to more strenuous hikes. Stop at the Visitor Center at the blinking light for maps of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and directions to area waterfalls
Photographers will find many wonderful opportunities for great photographs from the beautiful rock formations along the lakeshore, wild or quiet Lake Superior, waterfalls, or dainty wildflowers growing near a trail.
Winter brings lots of snow to Alger County and this is the perfect spot for your winter vacation. Have some fun snowmobiling on the 300 miles of trails in Alger County. Snowmobile trail access right by the cabin so you can ride from the door on the over 300 miles of groomed and marked snowmobile trails through the woods and wilderness of the Hiawatha National Forest. Don't have a sled? Snowmobile rental nearby.
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Deputies executed a search warrant on a house in the 100 block of County Road 2010 in New Boston. Upon entering the home, they found a white rock-like substance believed to be crack cocaine, along with a set of digital scales.
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Missouri's Gibson has stress fracture
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Missouri ace right-hander Kyle Gibson has been diagnosed with a stress fracture in his right forearm and is expected to be sidelined for several weeks, which could well affect his status in Tuesday's First-Year Player Draft.
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4 PIT: J. Sanchez
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Gibson -- who was projected to be a first-round pick, possibly in the top 10, despite having seen a dip in his velocity in his last two starts -- experienced tightness in his forearm following his last postseason outing, a May 30 start against Monmouth University in the NCAA regional tournament.
At this point, the news could be a lot worse for Gibson, since the injury as diagnosed would not require Tommy John elbow ligament replacement surgery and his recovery time will be much shorter.
In his last two starts, a combined 14 innings of shutout ball, Gibson's fastball was clocked in the low-to-mid 80s, a significant drop from his usual low-90s radar gun reading.
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Ohio resident Pete Draganic loves to tinker around in his garage. His latest invention is the Reflo Smart Cup, a spill-proof alternative to sippy cups for kids.
Popular among children but frowned upon by doctors, using sippy cups can prevent mouth muscles from developing properly, which can lead to speech delays.
"If you shake [the Smart Cup], the water goes nowhere," says Draganic. "The liquid is not going to be on your carpet."
The Smart Cup is like a regular cup, with a specially designed filter that allows a small, steady stream of liquid to flow out no matter which way it is picked up or poured.
Draganic started selling the product on his website and has already been contacted by two national retailers and a local drug store chain that want to carry them. Several daycare centers in other states have also ordered Reflo Smart Cups to replace their supplies of sippy cups.
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Daniel Finn, the former head football coach and current athletic director at Southeast Raleigh, was looking for a change of scenery, and he's going to get it. Complete with seascape.
Finn, 39, is expected to be begin his new job in February as head football coach at South Brunswick High in Southport.
Finn had a 56-21 football record in six years at Southeast before stepping down in 2011 as football coach to concentrate on his athletic director duties.
"Trying to mix football, athletic director and family just wasn't working," Finn said. "So I gave up football. But I've been around football all of my life. I still wanted to coach. The longer I was out, the more I wanted to get back to the game."
Finn said he decided in December to pursue another head football coaching job, and the South Brunswick position seems ideal for him, his wife, his 12-year-old daughter and his nine-year-old son.
"My family is really excited about the move," he said. His last day at Southeast is expected to Feb. 14, and his first day at South Brunswick is Feb. 17.
South Brunswick was 2-20 the past two years, but had posted 8-4, 11-3, 5-6, and 10-3 records in the preceding years.
"That is a lot of potential there," he said. "It is a matter of reaching that potential and being consistent."
Scott picks Tennessee: Havelock runner Derrell Scott announced Monday that he will accept a scholarship to Tennessee. The 5-foot-11, 215-pounder rushed for 2,143 yards and scored 24 touchdowns during his senior season.
He had 209 yards and three touchdowns as the Rams defeated Concord 21-13 in the N.C. High School Athletic Association 3A championship. The title was the third straight for the Rams.
Scott had narrowed his list to the Volunteers, Florida and South Carolina, according to Michael Clark of scout.com.
Hawk softball: Britney Smith has been named as the head softball coach at Holly Springs High. She formerly coached at Smithfield-Selma.
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Oak Hill is coming: Mouth of Wilson (Va.) Oak Hill Academy, a perennial boys high school basketball power, will play at Raleigh Word of God at 7 p.m. on Saturday. Oak Hill, 25-2, is led by 6-foot-6 N.C. State recruits Cody and Caleb Martin, who played at Davie County High last year.
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DALLAS (AP) — Dallas billionaire and heavyweight GOP political donor Harold Simmons, who has given tens of millions of dollars to Republican candidates, including Texas Gov. Rick Perry and former presidential candidate Mitt Romney, has died. He was 82.
Simmons, born to two school teachers in East Texas, became one of the richest men in the country with interests ranging from energy to chemicals. Simmons' spokesman Chuck McDonald said Simmons died Saturday in Dallas. McDonald said he did not know the cause of death.
Perry on Sunday called Simmons "a true Texas giant, rising from humble beginnings and seizing the limitless opportunity for success we so deeply cherish in our great state."
"His legacy of hard work and giving ... will live for generations," Perry said in a statement.
Simmons' wife, Annette Simmons, told The Dallas Morning News her husband died at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas. She said he'd been in Baylor's intensive care unit for the last eight days, the newspaper reported. She did not give the cause of death.
Attorney General Greg Abbott noted in a statement that Simmons "shared his success with the state he dearly loved, giving generously to make advancements in healthcare and to improve higher education."
Simmons' has given tens of millions to Texas organizations, including charities, medical groups, education groups and civic organizations. A UT Southwestern Medical Center said his donations to their institution alone approached $200 million.
He currently sits at No. 40 on Forbes' list of the 400 wealthiest Americans with a net worth of $10 billion as of the fall, according to Forbes.
"Harold Simmons was one of my best friends, and it's never easy to say goodbye to close friends," Texas oil tycoon T. Boone Pickens said in a statement. "Harold accomplished so much in his life. He was a passionate person — passionate about his family, his business, philanthropy and politics. ... We should all leave such a rich legacy behind."
According to a biography on his namesake foundation's website, Simmons earned his bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Texas.
He decided at the age of 29 to buy a small Dallas drugstore, according to his biography. He went on to buy Williams Drug Co. in 1966 and 30 more drug stores the next year, followed by an $18 million buyout of Ward's Drugstores in 1969. He sold his stores in 1973 for $50 million in Eckerd stock. He then started a career as an investor, buying major positions in publicly traded companies.
In 2008, Simmons bankrolled ads linking then-presidential candidate Barack Obama to William Ayers, a Vietnam-era militant who helped found the violent Weather Underground. Simmons was also a key backer of the Swift Boat Veterans' attacks on Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry in 2004.
Simmons also called Obama "the most dangerous American alive" in an interview with the Wall Street Journal last year.
According to The Dallas Morning News, his foundation has also recently donated $600,000 to Resource Center, a group that serves the city's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.
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Lately the new administration has made changes in the school that has had an immediate detriment to school climate and morale. Specifically teachers and parents alike are outraged at the wide sweeping changes and students are walking around sulking and there is no school spirit. It's a bad situation a this school and the administration doesn't care. The administration has "dumbed down" the curriculum and the sports programs have all taken a hit by this administration.
My grandchildrens' school is San Ramon Valley High School. I live just on the other side of the fence and often find a tennis ball or baseball in my garden. I am impressed by the sports events and sportmanship spirit always present at the school. It shows a commraderie among students because there is never a negative response to playing on the field...it is always upbeat. I especially like the wrestling team because they have won many individual medals and participate in many tournaments and are highly dedicated to practice all year round. The swimming team is out drilling early morning and sometimes late in the evening but the kids never stop cheering and keep a winning spirit.
This is a great High school with awesome traditions. Current principal Ruth Steele only here for one year is single handedly ruining our school. She operates under a cloak of secrecy and has already, dismantled famed 6th man at basketball games, removed popular 6th period football conditioning, abolished the wolf foundation, cut popular poweder puff football game, disallowed off campus lunches for junior class, homecoming lyp-sync - gone, On-campus Grad night likely to go next, staff and teacher moral at an all-time low, parent community no longer on board....she came in with no regard or appreciation for the awesome culture and customs of this high school and is one by one dismantling all that makes this school great.
The quality of teaching here is terrible and the kids here at like animals. I'm transferring to Monte Vista High School because I hate it here so much.
Had an amazing overall experience. Great teachers, was captain of the cheerleading squad, on the dive team, dance, and a few clubs. Graduated from SR in 2006, graduated from college with honors in May, and am now in my first year of law school. Can honestly say that I am where I am today because of what I learned and who I became at SR.
I have a daughter that graduated in 2008. She was involved in Leadership, cheerleading, Y&G, etc. and she and both of us enjoyed the experience. I now have a freshman that is involved in sports, Y&G and is leading a wonderful life at SRV! We are so happy to be involved in this wonderful community once again!!!
In addition to quality academics and a sports program that is focused on fair play, teamwork, ethics and positive coaching, the overall environment created for the study body is exceptional. My children loved going to school every day.
A true community of teacher/parent cooperation helping our students become responsible leaders for tomorrow's future
SRVHS supports and develops great students
The Principal, Joe Ianora is a visionary leader with the students best interests at heart. The Teachers are caring and actively engaged with their students.
San Ramon Valley High School is the oldest community high school nestled in the San Ramon Valley and has an amazing tradition of student excellence. It is a high school that truly represents a traditional American town academic tradition and the values that makes our nation great.
I have a daughter that graduated in 2008 and a new freshman. My experience with this school was wonderful. My older daughter enjoyed all 4 years, flourished and encountered absolutely NO mean girls, bullying, etc. It was totally positive and I am hoping and praying that it remains the same for my younger daughter!
The school is a great school. New campus, great kids and its fun. Its one of the few left that allows off campus lunches everyday for upper classmen. There are a fair share of drugs but it is not overwhelming, if you say you don't want any they will leave you alone. overall I love the school, easily the best school I have been to.
San Ramon is one of the best schools there is. The academics are amazing, and so are the sports and music programs. I would never switch schools, and the staff is very supportive. No one is left alone, and everyone is like a family. SRV is full of spirit and learning, and everyone loves it there.
Two of my kids have attended SRVHS. My 3rd will not be going there. Most of the teachers are not good. Be prepared to shell out big bucks for outside tutoring (a huge cottage industry around Danville) to learn the stuff that the teachers don't teach the kids. One of my kids had 7 english teachers during the first semester of a class. The school is extremely cliquely; very pretentious kids go there.
My brother just graduated from SRVHS. He absolutly loved it. He loved all his teachers. They knew how to push him, they made him laugh, and they taught him well. San Ramon is a very welcoming school. Everyone is friendly, unlike Monte Vista, who is known to be full of cliques. Drugs and acohol were never a problem, all schools deal with it and San Ramon is no different. The activities ( Grad night, proms, rallies, etc.) are all very well done. Overall, this is a great school full of spirit, learning, and great attitudes.
San Ramon has a great school spirt. there is a lot of energy and i look forward going every day. Only down side for parents is that there is a lot of drugs and a lot of alcohol. Teach your kids right and you should have no problem. I disagree with the coment below. SRV is a tier 1 school and is exceptional in academics.
I have now sent 2 kids to this school and it will be the last child I will send. They just don't learn at SRVH. The math and science departments are so weak. The teachers lack passion and accountability. My daughter has had 4 counselors in 4 years so they is only confusion and disruption every year. One of her classes had 3 teachers in 3 months! The new principal is trying and it has gotten better as far as drugs and alcohol but they need to find better quality teachers with a teaching attitude and let the kids that want to learn, succeed.
The new principal is bringing a good combination of high expectation and compassion for individual students. Alchohol and drug use are being cracked down but students are still considered individually.
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The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is seeking a Program Coordinator/Credentialed Veterinary Technician for its HSVMA-RAVS department.
June 12, 2014
Leadership Councils
Learn more about The HSUS's leadership councils.
June 11, 2014
Dig This: How to Get Your Dog to Stop Digging
Has your dog turned your lawn into a moonscape, with craters everywhere? If so, your dog isn't doing this out of spite or a desire to destroy your landscaping. More likely he's seeking entertainment, attention, comfort, escape, prey, or protection.
June 10, 2014
Volunteer with Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association's Advocacy Department
Volunteer your office skills for us
June 9, 2014
Ultimate Hot Wingz
For Father's Day or whenever your favorite dad is hungry, roll out these "hot wingz." Kids like them, too.
June 9, 2014
Volunteer with the Animal Rescue Team
Want to help animals as a member of our field rescue services? Become an Animal Rescue Volunteer.
June 6, 2014
How to Care for Outdoor Cats in Winter
Shelter, food, and water are especially important to feral cats in the cold of winter. Follow our advice on building the best kind of shelter and keeping food and water from freezing. Also, to TNR or not to TNR? We'll answer that question.
June 6, 2014
How Individuals Can Help Community Cats
We can help you take care—and reduce the number—of outdoor cats in your community.
June 5, 2014
Fur-Free Retailers, Designers, and Brands
If you are a consumer who cares about stopping animal cruelty, avoid companies that use real animal fur. Check our list of brands, retailers, and designers that don't use animal fur or are phasing it out.
June 4, 2014
Pet Food Safety
Part of your responsibility as a pet parent is to help protect your pet from potentially harmful products. While it is nearly impossible to ensure that your pet will never come in contact with recalled pet food or treats, you can help to reduce your pet's risk.
June 4, 2014
Orzo Salad with Italian Sausage
Adjust this recipe to your taste and the veggies you have on hand. Olives, capers, roasted red peppers or carrots would all work.
June 2, 2014
Chefs for Seals
Celebrity chefs avoid Canadian seafood in support of The HSUS's campaign against Canada's cruel seal hunt.
May 30, 2014
Campaign Manager-Horse Soring, Equine Protection
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is seeking a Campaign Manager-Horse Soring for its Equine Protection section.
May 30, 2014
Caring for Community Cats in Hot Weather
Warm weather and high humidity can be dangerous for community (feral and stray) cats. Follow these general tips to keep cats who live outdoors cool and healthy.
May 28, 2014
The HSUS's Community Cat Program Fund
Join The Humane Society of the United States in helping the 30-40 million community cats in the U.S. by donating to our Community Cat Program Fund.
May 28, 2014
How to Protect Community Cats from Disasters
Learn how to protect and care for community (feral and stray) and outdoor cats before and after a natural disaster such as a hurricane, earthquake, or tornado.
May 27, 2014
Roasted, Spiced Chickpeas
Use these roasted, spiced chickpeas to top off a summery Thai-inspired cucumber salad.
May 27, 2014
Kind Teacher Award Nomination Form
Nominate yourself or someone else for the National Kind Teacher Award, which recognizes a Pre-K-12 teacher who effectively incorporates humane and environmental education into his or her curriculum.
May 27, 2014
Thai-Inspired Cucumber Salad with Spice-Roasted Chickpeas
Hydrating cucumbers and roasted, spiced chickpeas make a standout summer salad.
May 27, 2014
Meet the National Kind Teacher of the Year: New Jersey Teacher Jessica Sears Leads Students in Helping Homeless Pets and Local Animal Shelters
The National Kind Teacher of the Year Award recognizes a Pre-K-12 teacher who effectively incorporates humane and environmental education into his or her curriculum. Meet 2014 winner Jessica Sears, a middle and high school teacher in Elmer, New Jersey.