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Vacation Home Great Location Hot Tub, Pool Table, Bicycles in Phoenix
- bedrooms 4
- baths 2½
- sleeps 10
- pool yes
- hot tub yes
- pets allowed no
- type House
- community Verrado
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$ 725 - $ 1,300 / week
$ 2,175 - $ 3,900 / month
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Welcome to our newly renovated 2500 square foot vacation home in the beautiful Phoenix west valley community of Verrado. With unparalleled views of the White Tank mountains from the patio, you'll be captivated by its small town southwestern charm, over 40 parks nearby, pedestrian friendly center and multitude of activities.
Everything you'll need for a memorable vacation is a short 7 minute or less walk away: Raven championship golf course featuring unsurpassed views of the mountains and Phoenix, 2 pools (1 - 6 lane 25 yd lap pool and 1 play pool), state of the art fitness center/gym, 3 restaurants, grocery store, drug store, children's playgrounds, tennis, volleyball and basketball courts.
The home will accommodate up to 10 guests in comfort. The patio boasts its own private spa/hot tub where you can enjoy your favorite beverage after sharing a meal with friends/family prepared on the built in gas BBQ. The kitchen is well equipped with stainless steel appliances, gas stove, large fridge and everything you need to prepare delicious meals, or alternatively, enjoy one of the 3 restaurants that are a short walk from the house.
Watch your favorite game or movie on the 55" HD TV. How about challenging your friends on the Nintendo Wii, the 8' x 4' slate pool table or on the ping pong table. Active guests will enjoy the more than 25 miles of bike trails (paved and unpaved) that begin outside your door using the 5 bicycles that are available for guest use.
We're sure you'll enjoy our home as much as we do!
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house rental amenities
- 4 bedrooms plus den
- Garage 2 car
- Air Conditioning
- Washer and dryer
- Linens provided
- 2 King beds, 3 Queen beds, sleeps 10
- Child friendly - playpen which can be used for crib, high chair
- Private Hot tub - Watch the thousands of stars at night while relaxing on the back patio in your private spa/hot tub
- 2 Communal pools (1 -6 lane x 25 yd lap pool and 1 play pool) and a fully equiped fitness center/gym are a short walk from the house
- Cable TV over 150 channels many HD, 1 - 55" LCD TV, 1 - 42" LCD TV, Nintendo Wii with 2 games
- 8' x 4' slate pool table
- ping pong table
- Full Kitchen: Stainless steel appliances, gas range, side by side fridge, ice maker, dishwasher, desposal, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, pots and pans, matching dishes
- Deck/Patio - Stay cool on the covered travertine deck or sun tan and enjoy the view on the open deck. Outdoor patio table and seating for 8 plus 2 chaise/lounges
- Unbeatable views of the White Tank Mountains from your side patio
- 35 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor airport and downtown Phoenix
activities and attractions in Phoenix Arizona
Raven championship golf course is a short 4 minute walk from our house is both challenging and beautifully manuicured with stunning views.
Sports fans will enjoy watching the 4 professional sports teams (Coyotes hockey, Cardinals football 25 min) and (Suns basketball and Diamondbacks baseball 35 min)
2 Communal pools (1 - 6 lane x 25 yd lap pool and 1 play pool) and a fully equiped fitness center/gym are a short walk from the house
25 miles of bike trails, 5 bicycles available for guest use
Walk to 3 restaurants, 2 pools, fitness center, grocery store, drug store, 2 pools, tennis, basketball courts, children's playground (all 7 minutes walk or less)
vacation rental rates
All rates are US$ based on 4 guests, extra guests are $10/night or $50/week
Dec 15 to April 30, Daily rate $225, Weekly rate $1300 extra night $185.71
May 1 to June 15, Daily rate $180, Weekly rate $1000 extra night $142.86
June 16 to Sept 15, Daily rate $120, Weekly rate $725 extra night $103.57
Sept 16 to Dec 14, Daily rate $180, Weekly rate $1000 extra night $142.86
There is a cleaning fee of $130 for each stay regardless of length
Refundable deposit required
3 night minimum
Henry Slama
accepted payment methods
Prior to paying a reservation deposit, always verify payment instructions by calling the phone number displayed on this listing page. By contacting the owner directly and paying by an approved method - credit card, paypal, check or bank transfer - your reservation payment will be protected up to $1,000.Learn more in our Security Center
Top things to do in Phoenix
- Football Cardinals, Basketball Suns
- Baseball Diamondbacks, Hockey Coyotes, Nascar
- Shopping
- Golf, tennis
Top things to do on a budget
- Hiking
- Suntanning, bar-b-q
- Swimming at the pools
- Bike riding
Top things to do with a family
- Bike riding
- Swimming at the pools
- Waterslides
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That's right. The Walker County Farmers' Market, located on North Airport Road in Jasper, will officially open for its 33rd year Saturday, May 18, 2013, but several local farmers will be kicking off this year's market season a little early.
"Despite the crazy weather we've been having, several of the farmers who have booths at the market are hoping to be in their stalls on May 4 and 11, selling strawberries and a few other vegetables," said Joe McCluney, secretary and treasurer for the market. "But the market officially opens for business on Saturday, May 18, and welcome all of our old friends and new customers to this year's opening day. We will be buzzing with local growers selling their fresh produce."
The market is operated by the Walker County Farmers' Association, which formed in 1979 and opened the market for the first time in 1980. Originally held at the Jasper Jaycees Fairgrounds, the market was moved a year later to an area near the Jasper Post Office, where it stayed for several years before moving to its present location on Airport Road.
Once the market moved to its present home, a building consisting of 10 sheds for growers to park their vehicles was built, and most the farmers will just pull their vehicles into their slot and sell their wares from the back of their trucks. The county owns this structure and leases it to the association at four-year intervals. The building can only be used by the market.
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MT. VERNON — The city will be applying for a new round of Illinois Transportation Enhancement grants aimed at expanding the trails system.
"The Trails Committee recommended a couple of options for a route," explained Bonnie Jerdon, city tourism director. "An engineer is looking at the cost and what may be grant eligible in those areas."
The city council approved preparing and submitting an ITEP grant during its meeting earlier this week. The two options for a grant-funded trail include extending the trail on Richview Road from 27th Street to 42nd Street or extending the trail on Veterans Memorial Drive at Good Samaritan Regional Health Center to 34th Street or further.
"I may be able to connect as far east as 12th Street, if the money would take us that far," Jerdon said. "That's what we're determining at this time."
The application is due later this month, and it usually takes three to six months for grant awards to be determined by the state. Jerdon said she is hoping to find out if the city is approved for grant funding in the newest round of grants by late this year or early 2014.
"Our first round of off road trails are being completed now," Jerdon said. "The Casey Middle School Trail is almost completed. We have other trails that are part of road projects called 'complete streets' such as South 34th Street and the new Davidson bypass that have bike and pedestrian facilities included. We also have striped bike lanes. We are getting to the point we have connections and loops for cycling and pedestrians."
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ASIA Bed and Breakfast Spa was envisioned and created to be different from any and every other B&B in Asheville. No other inn offers the unique combination of small size and spa setting.
Owner Carol Winter was determined to create a different bed and breakfast in Asheville the second time around. Having created and operated the successful Hill House Bed and Breakfast (Asheville NC) since 1997, Carol believed that the ideal B&B experience, for guest and owner, was something smaller and far more relaxing than a bustling, 10-room inn. She wanted a more intimate experience, with fewer guests, and more personal service.
So by the time Carol acquired the "beautiful house next door" in late 1997, less than a year after opening the Hill House, the idea for ASIA Bed and Breakfast Spa had already hatched: bring Asheville North Carolina its first boutique spa B&B, where smaller – 5 luxury rooms – is better!
Over the next four years Carol slowly, painstakingly, and with great determination transformed this 1925 Arts & Crafts home from "ordinary house" to "haven of serenity & privacy," all while running Hill House until its sale in August 2003.
At ASIA Bed and Breakfast Spa, great thought and intention was put into everything you see, touch, and sense. The inn is a unique space complemented by expert craftsmanship and Zen-inspired detail. Furniture, fabric, and finish…every element you experience was selected and designed to shift your perspective away from the everyday world.
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With a need to have players practicing and competing for jobs in training camp, the Rams have placed DT Chris Hovan on injured reserve with a back injury, head coach Steve Spagnuolo said Friday.
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The Rams' offensive line has picked right up where it left off early in the offseason as a particularly hot topic, with the news that OTs Jason Smith and Rodger Saffold could be trading places.
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The Rams signed two more rookies Wednesday afternoon — second-round OT Rodger Saffold and sixth-round TE Fendi Onobun. Terms of their contracts were undisclosed.
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Dan Arkush identifies the top five players on each NFC West team who figure to play crucial roles, including Rams rookie QB Sam Bradford.
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In the final installment of our training-camp reports, we look at NFC West teams, including the Seahawks, who'll use Aaron Curry as a stand-up end.
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Rams rookie CB Jerome Murphy was arrested in Tampa, Fla. on Saturday and charged with a misdemeanor count of driving without a valid license, according to the St. Petersburg Times.
Patriots restocked roster after Super Bowl wins
We look at how defending Super Bowl champions drafted from 2000-09. Some teams — such as the 2005 Patriots, who drafted OG Logan Mankins — fared well, while others struggled.
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After opting not to select either Ndamukong Suh or Gerald McCoy in the first round of this year's draft, the Rams are banking on experienced veterans Fred Robbins and Chris Hovan to fortify the DT position.
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With Ben Roethlisberger suspended, PFW's Michael Blunda says the Steelers' QB battle between Byron Leftwich and Dennis Dixon is one to watch this preseason.
Rams' backup RB situation remains worrisome
One of the Rams' biggest concerns is the lack of a decent complementary running back behind workhorse Steven Jackson, who is coming off back surgery.
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WR Mardy Gilyard, whom St. Louis selected in the fourth round with the 99th overall pick, has reportedly agreed to a four-year, $2.34 million contract, and the Rams also have come to terms with fifth-round pick DE Hall Davis.
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Kaspar Lerch, a Berlin-based filmmaker and music lover, is the responsible one for our new mixtape. The sympathetic FvF collaborator worked with us on various projects, such as the portrait of Jeremy Tai Abbett in Hamburg and our video production in Mykonos, Greece. His track selection reflects his involvement in the Berlin nightlife scene, as well as the artists he encounters such as Dirty Doering, Terranova, and Max Buschfeld, all the way to his current international favorites like Blood Orange, Nicolas Jaar and Trentemøller.
01. Blood Orange – Can We Go Inside Now
02. Trentemoeller – Wicked Dub
03. Deniz Kurtel with Kenny Glasgow – Don't Wanna Be
04. Terranova feat. Billy Ray Martin – Make Me Feel
05. Max Berlin – Elle Et Moi (Joakim Remix)
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07. Audision – Yellow Sunset (Robag Wruhme Stoylago Edit)
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Critical Path
Critical Path shares insight from the industry's leading minds, tackles "wall of white dudes"
Critical Path is a project collecting interviews with some of the biggest names in gaming, with each clip tackling a specific subject in 30 seconds to a few minutes. Nolan Bushnell describes the purity of 8-bit gaming. Todd Howard talks about character customization. Hideo Kojima discusses the Japanese desire to tailor games to the audience. Each subject sits in front of a black background and speaks directly to the viewer, with minimal editing and no interruption. The videos are an intimate way to learn about video game creation from the people who are working towards mastering the art form. David Grabias is a director with Artifact Studios, the company that put this project together. The Critical Path web page was supposed to gauge the audience for this content, and share content they were collecting for an upcoming full-length documentary. The goal was modest; Grabias said they would have been happy with a few people watching the videos in the first couples of days. Instead, 100,000 people flooded the site in the first day or so. "I knew there was an appetite and an audience for it, but I've been impressed with how big the audience is, and how much is happening already," he said. Oh, and it's all free.
Speaking to the audience, not at them
The interviews were conducted at the Los Angeles Convention Center during E3. Artifact showed up with a black background, a camera, and a series of questions to ask each participant, and began to collect interviews. The interviews were collected for a number of years, and each conversation lasted between ten minutes to three hours. Artifact then had a team of people go through each interview to find suitable standalone stories where each developer made an interesting point about their games or the industry in general, and those clips were isolated from the larger interviewer and shared on the main page. "We tried not to curate the sound bites based on politics or perspective or opinion or trying not to take sides that way. We just tried to find the most interesting and thought-provoking pieces," Grabias said. There are no direct plans to monetize the content, although they're hoping to release a full-length documentary in the future. "Artifact started as an independent documentary production company. So we're used to working on long-term projects that are not particularly financially rewarding," Grabias said. "We're into the project because of what it is and what it means, because our personal and professional curiosities. From that perspective, we don't approach a project from the monetization angle initially." The archive will continue to grow as more subjects are interviewed and video released, and the reaction to the content will help the company in creating its documentary and releasing more content as it's collected. It also helps that these videos were inexpensive to put together; Artifact set up a small area in the Los Angeles Convention Center, wrangled the time of their subjects, and filmed the interviews between events at E3. A camera, a backdrop, and someone's time were all that was needed for each interview. Some interview subjects, especially those working in the games industry in Asia, were out of reach due to the lack of resources to travel to those locations for the interviews. Plans for monetization and expansion are hypothetical. Grabias laughed when I shared my skepticism about all this time and effort going into content that is being given away for free. "In terms of long term goals, there may be ways we end up finding ways to get a little bit of income off the content, but initially it's not about that," he explained. "It's hard to believe, but the goal is to make enough money in other areas of our business and to be profitable enough that we can do this sort of thing on the side and not worry about it."
A wall of white dudes
The one criticism that keeps popping up in reaction to Critical Path is the lack of diversity. One sees many white dudes when looking at the page filled with interview subjects. "It is a whole lot of white dudes. The initial list of interviewees is in no way definitive, to a large degree it's simply who we were able to access," Grabias admits. "The high level discussion really, is that the wall is a reflection of the state of the industry in terms of who's working in positions of power. If you go down the list of creative directors and leads in the industry, especially people who have accomplished a fair amount, a lot of them are white men. I'm not surprised to hear [the criticism], and hopefully that can spin into a larger discussion about diversity within the industry itself and why that doesn't exist and what that's about." He also pointed out that other forms of entertainment struggle with the same issue. "It's a problem Hollywood struggles with, issues of diversity. Every year you look at the people who win Academy Awards, and it's a lot of old white guys. Hollywood has struggled with it, other media has struggled with it, and it's something video games are going to have to struggle with as well."
Why these videos matter
What's striking about the videos is that there is no editorial component to the interviews, and minimal editing. The interviews simply feature developers talking directly to the viewer, pointing out interesting things about their job or the video game business in general. The videos are inviting and informative; even those who aren't interested in games may be interested in the content. "Our larger goal is to get this seen by the greater public, by people who aren't reading Kotaku or who aren't reading Penny Arcade. They're reading Time Magazine and they know about video games and maybe they've played a few games, and they see this and it hopefully will change the way they think about games in the sense that understand that you can think about them and talk about them in the same way they do movies, books, and plays," Grabias said. "Part of what we're trying to do is establish a vocabulary." That's why the focus is on such well-known personalities; these are people who can step outside of the process and give a top-down perspective on how games are made. There is room moving forward to go into the trenches and talk to the people who do things on the day-to-day level in game development, and Grabias hopes to add that sort of content in the future. They've already begun to go through the feedback from the project. "From the outset this was conceived of something that would be dynamic, and evolving, and evolve based on the needs and desires of the audience." So what do people want? They're worried about the video going behind a pay wall, and they're both surprised and grateful for the content. People also want to see full interviews, which could be released in the future as they feed content out. "It's been overwhelmingly positive, there's nothing super-critical. A couple of people are griping that we didn't make the site Internet Explorer ready." Viewers may find it hard to believe Artifact is releasing this content out of the goodness of its collective heart, but Grabias is clearly excited about the project, and points out that many people would pay good money for an hour-long chat with people like Todd Howard; being able to film the content for such a small monetary investment makes them feel like it's their duty to share it. "For us, as documentary people, it's just an amazing time to document the industry. It is like being there and being able to talk to some of the forefathers of cinema or other media and get a sense of what they were thinking as things begin to codify and solidify and congeal," Grabias said. "Having the opportunity to get that material and document those thoughts and opinions and get them in a place where they can serve not only to encourage other dialogue, but also be almost a historical document moving into the future, I think is pretty cool."


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Original post made by Clint Logan on Mar 17, 2013
I took my money and my electronics home with me.
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on Mar 17, 2013 at 4:46 pm
Clint - it is a "fund raiser". Hence, you bring your electronics there and they will take care of disposing of them. What you call a fee is a "donation" to the fundraiser. Figure it out, its not rocket science.
on Mar 17, 2013 at 5:18 pm
I agree with Clint, the fee should have been noted in the fliers. Most electronics recycling makes money on the stuff donated, so one would think the "fundraising" is coming from just that.
on Mar 17, 2013 at 6:47 pm
FYI, St. Vincent de Paul near downtown Livermore takes electronics donations (working or not). I think they are open for donations Tues through Sat.
on Mar 18, 2013 at 9:43 am
me again. To anon:
This appears to be a fund raiser for the electronics recycle outfit, NOT THE SCHOOL.
on Mar 18, 2013 at 6:06 pm
What was the fee? It's worth some payment to get rid of my old electronic junk.
on Mar 18, 2013 at 9:37 pm
There used to be a problem getting rid of obsolete electronic items, but not any longer. It doesn't take very long to find places that will gladly accept the items without charge.
I use a "recycle facility" behind the casino on First Street in Livermore -- They provide a spot to leave the items even when they're closed.
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Some students at Southern Illinois University are voicing concerns over apparent acts of racism on and off campus.
The most recent act causing great concern is graffiti found on a campus greenhouse that said "kill" and included a racial slur.
The SIU Black Affairs Council sent out a letter [Read the letter here] condemning the act as well as citing several other instances of racism and discrimination members of the group say occurred throughout the semester.
One student Heartland News spoke with says he's never felt discriminated against in the classroom, but the streets of southern Illinois are a different story.
"You can drive around and see confederate flags in some parts of Southern Illinois," said Nicholas Simpson, president of the Iota Phi Theta Fraternity. "That's something we reported that we don't feel comfortable with because the confederate flag represents slavery. When you can still see that in 2012 it does not surprise me you can see racial graffiti somewhere."
[Read Simpson's open letter to the university here]
In a mass email sent to students, staff and faculty last week SIU Chancellor Rita Cheng said she was "deeply disturbed" by the racially insensitive graffiti.
[Read Chancellor Chang's response here]
The chancellor goes on to say: "We will continue to respond quickly and aggressively to specific reports of such behavior, but we can only do so if relevant information is shared with our department of public safety."
"Remaining idle only perpetuates the hostile climate that exists and duplicates the silence from the university's leadership, " SIU Senior and Black Advisory Council member Kwalee Kemp said in a statement to Heartland News. "My ultimate wish is that the university would simply acknowledge our concerns and work with us to combat these issues in order to create an environment that is safe and welcoming for all."
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NAPPANEE — Nappanee residents with sprinkler systems will have a more convenient way to turn their water meters on and off in the spring and fall. Nappanee Board of Works members on Monday approved a new policy concerning seasonal meters.
Water Superintendent Gale Gerber explained that up until now water utility employees have had to pull the meters in and out to discontinue service in the fall and restart the service again in the spring. However, with new technology and the smart meters that were installed, Gerber said registers can be turned off and the meters left in, without meter readers having to track in and out of residents' homes.
Gerber said, "We'll help the customers know where the meter is and where the shut-off valve is, so they'll just have to call and tell us they're shutting the sprinkler system meter off in the fall and it'll stay in and they'll call back in the spring and tell us to turn it on."
Gerber wanted to keep the ordinance the same as far as fees are concerned because some meters will still have to be pulled. But he recommended there be no charge for the simple turn off and on from the office.
Board member Phil Jenkins asked what happens if a customer calls to say turn the meter off but they leave it on at their end. Gerber said if a customer leaves it on and uses it ,the register will automatically turn on after three revolutions of the meter and the customer will be billed.
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By Debra Cassens Weiss
Updated: A retired lawyer in Tennessee was killed and his wife was seriously injured Monday when a package sent to their home exploded.
Jon Setzer, 74, died in the blast and Marion Setzer, 72, was hospitalized in critical condition, the Associated Press, CNN, the Tennessean and the Lebanon Democrat report. Marion Setzer died of her injuries Wednesday at the hospital.
On Thursday, authorities arrested the couple's son-in-law, Richard Parker, 49, who lived with his wife in the house next to the Setzers' home, CNN and the Lebanon Democrat report. A special grand jury indicted Parker on charges of first-degree murder, premeditated first-degree murder and unlawful carry of a prohibited weapon.
Parker was convicted of arson in 1993, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. Authorities didn't explain why they charged Parker. Police believe the package was next to the mailbox and it wasn't delivered by the post office. A note was found in the debris after the bomb exploded, but police didn't disclose the contents.
Jon Setzer's former law partner, George Cate Jr., told CNN that Setzer worked on general civil cases and handled living trusts. Other reports said Setzer was a bankruptcy lawyer.
Setzer began working at home because of health problems, but eventually gave up practice, Cate said.
Before the arrest, Cate told CNN he couldn't imagine why anyone would target Setzer. He said Setzer was a pastor at "little country churches" and the couple had dedicated themselves to helping others. The Setzers' son died at the age of 3 when he was attacked by a dog, Cate said, and they would visit other parents whose children died to share what they had gone through.
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361 Capital Weekly Research Briefing
- Blaine Rollins
- May 7th, 2013
361 Capital portfolio manager, Blaine Rollins, CFA, previously manager of the Janus Fund, writes a weekly update looking back on major moves, macro-trends and economic data points. The 361 Capital Weekly Research Briefing summarizes the latest market news along with some interesting facts and a touch of humor. 361 Capital is a provider of alternative investment mutual funds, separate accounts, and limited partnerships to institutions, financial intermediaries, and high-net-worth investors.
361 Capital Weekly Research Briefing
May 6, 2013
Timely perspectives from the 361 Capital research & portfolio management team
Written by Blaine Rollins, CFA
It was a VERY BIG week for the markets to digest information and choose the next fork in the road…
This week's focus was squarely on central bank policy decisions and the U.S. April payrolls data. Mid-week the FOMC reinforced the "Bernanke put" by stating explicitly that quantitative easing can be increased if conditions worsen. On Thursday, the ECB cut its main refi rate by 25 bps to 0.5% from 0.75%, while press reports indicated that some members of the governing council were prepared to take even stronger action. On Friday, the April payrolls and unemployment reports were much better than expected. Equity markets were flat through mid-week, but then the ECB decision and the U.S. jobs numbers pushed the S&P500 above 1,600 and the DJIA above 15,000 for the first time ever. The DAX closed on Friday at 8,122, its highest closing level ever and only points away from intraday highs. Crude pushed out to one-month highs above $95 as of Friday, and while gold was mostly flat on the week the yellow metal has retraced roughly half its losses from the mid-April slide. For the week, the DJIA gained 1.8%, the S&P500 added 2%, and the Nasdaq rose 3%.
Note to Self #383: DON'T FIGHT THE FED, THE BOJ, THE ECB, etc…
Markets may not be giving it enough credit, but they're certainly aware that the Fed, BoJ, and ECB are all easing simultaneously. In any event, it's a totally unprecedented situation. But probably underappreciated by markets (and policymakers) is the fact that over the past 20 months there have been 383 stimulative policy initiatives announced around the world. There have been 13 new ones over the past month, including rate cuts by Turkey, Hungary, Philippines, Colombia, India, and ECB, as well as more fiscal stimulus by Portugal, Germany, and the EU, which is the last one at #383. Many are not significant individually, but they add up.
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Once the Market saw the February/March revisions to the NFP data, the market quickly put all 'slowdown' talk on the back burner and the SPY gained 1.0% while the TLT lost 2.3%…
Jobs data remains very important to stocks. Equities continue to follow the inverse trend in weekly jobless claims very closely…
Speaking of jobs, if you know ANYONE that needs a job, tell them to get to Texas…
In Midland for a wedding – West Texas. The donut house, T and T, is hiring at $18.50 per hour and having trouble. If you have a commercial driver's license, you will be hired at $105,000 to drive an oil rig, no experience necessary and high school diploma optional. An experienced driver starts at $125,000. Unemployment rate in Midland is 3% and anybody who wants to work will find a job. Lowest unemployment in the country – all energy related.
(From one of our loyal readers)
And if your kids want to earn more than $18.50 per hour, tell them to double up on their MATH studies…
Here's the list of top 10 majors, with starting salaries:
Petroleum Engineering: $93,500
Computer Engineering: $71,700
Chemical Engineering: $67,600
Computer Science: $64,800
Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical Engineering: $64,400
Mechanical Engineering: $64,000
Electrical/Electronics and Communications Engineering: $63,400
Management Information Systems/Business: $63,100
Engineering Technology: $62,200
Finance: $57,400
Chris Brewer notes how even simple MATH can improve your health. (Maybe a question Doug Kass should have asked Warren Buffett on Saturday?)
@livestrongcb: Calories matter, & 1 small change can be big, ex: daily 1 12 oz can Coke = 140 cal X 365 days = 14.6 lbs, what can you change? #FitnessTip
Back to the markets… Big smiles if you called New Highs in the Indexes…
Very important to watch the credit markets here…
As JPMorgan shows below, the credit markets will give you a sign when equities have peaked. Timing is everything and I was lucky to start my financial career 23 years ago on the Fixed Income side before I moved into Equities. One of the most important lessons that I learned from working both asset classes was that the credit markets are much larger and more risk adverse than the equity markets. Most of the time, I found that big moves in risk were seen first in the credit markets before the equity markets. Pay attention to what your credit teams are saying today and if they see spreads widening, back off the RISKON pedal and protect yourself. Of course, that is not what the credit market is saying right now. It is saying, "Follow Mila and shift into 5th".
Speaking of extraordinary credit markets, Apple Inc. took full advantage of the low rates last week…
Apple's debt offering is largest in history. Apple's (AAPL) first debt offering in nearly two decades was also the largest corporate bond deal in the history of the market. The company, under pressure to return cash to shareholders, sold a $17B offering in six parts Tuesday: $1 billion of three-year floating-rate notes, $1.5 billion of three-year fixed-rate notes, $2 billion of five-year floating-rate notes, $4 billion of five-year fixed-rate notes, $5.5 billion of 10-year fixed-rate notes, and $3 billion of 30-year fixed-rate notes. Goldman and Deutsche led the highly sought-after deal which brought buyers out of the woodwork. AAPL issued the three-year paper at 0.511%, just 20 basis points above the three-year fixed rate Treasury bond.
For Grave Dancing investors, the very tight credit markets are a sign to SELL their illiquid, private holdings…
"It's almost biblical. There is a time to reap and there's a time to sow," Leon Black, chairman and chief executive of Apollo Global Management declared to the Milken Institute's global conference in Los Angeles, alluding to that same Scriptural passage. "We are harvesting," he added pointedly. That is, the private-equity giant is a net seller because things simply can't get much better. "We think it's a fabulous environment to be selling," he says, noting Apollo has sold about $13 billion in assets in the past 15 months. "We're selling everything that's not nailed down. And if we're not selling, we're refinancing." That's because there has never been such a good time to borrow — which is raising warning flags for Black. "The financing market is as good as we have ever seen it. It's back to 2007 levels. There is no institutional memory," he observed, referring to the peak of the last credit bubble.
And as highlighted in Omaha this weekend, Berkshire is also best positioned to grave dance when the cracks open…
"Berkshire is the 800 number when there is really some panic in the markets, and people need significant capital. If you come to a day when the Dow has fallen 1,000 points a day for a few days and the tide has gone out and you find some naked swimmers," they will be calling Berkshire.
Another index that I am watching closely is the Small Cap index…
This significant RISK indicator could have broken down and pulled the market with it. Instead it ripped to New Highs on Friday along with everything else. A bull looking to shift from 5th to 6th gear would like to see this one lead the markets.
But it will be tough for Small Caps to lead the markets when Mega Cap Tech is playing like the Miami Heat…
As mentioned last week, the biggies have woken up from their slumber. The sector that no one wanted 2 weeks ago is now leading the Nasdaq100 higher.
You also have to be impressed with the YTD performance of this $230 billion market cap…
@BenCBanks: $JNJ has been up 18 weeks in a row or 34.6% of a year. Amazing.
If you want to know what has been feeding the returns of the large hedge funds…
A RISKON week across the market with no sector down…
And only lumber showing signs of being oversold…
In the world of stocks and ETFs, last week was all about Big Cap Technology…
Goldman and AllianceBernstein are highlighting the attractiveness of Cyclicals & Deep Value stocks…
Regarding Mega Cap Stocks, it doesn't pay to ONLY own the largest company in the S&P500…
One positive housing piece for our many Canadian readers…
Five reasons I'm not worried about a Canadian housing bubble: #4. Canada's housing supply is mostly igloos, which will eventually melt, thus preventing massive overstock in the market place. This factor should keep pricing somewhat stable over time.
North Dakota wins the lottery…again…
A federal reassessment of oil-and-gas resources in North Dakota found the state holds twice as much shale oil — and three times as much gas — than was previously estimated. Technological advancements have made the unconventional fossil fuels in North Dakota's Three Forks formation "technically recoverable," the Interior Department's United States Geological Survey (USGS) announced Tuesday. And by rolling Three Forks into the Bakken shale formation, the region that spans North Dakota, South Dakota, and Montana could now produce 7.4 billion barrels of oil, 6.7 trillion cubic feet of natural gas, and 0.53 billion barrels of natural gas liquids. Compared to 2008 estimates, that's triple the amount of shale gas and double the amount of shale oil that the region could yield.
Not only will buying your groceries via Amazon save you $$$ and parking lot door dings, but a new study shows how it better it is for the environment…
So what engineers Erica Wygonik and Anne Goodchild did in their paper (pdf) was to take a look at the actual stores and homes around Seattle and simulate thousands of deliveries and grocery runs around the city. They then analyzed a random sample of those runs.
They found that delivery trucks bringing groceries to people's doorsteps emitted between 20 to 75 percent less carbon dioxide per customer, on average, than having all those people drive their cars from home to the store and back again.
Finally, have you ever seen two more excited kids at a sporting event?
@darrenrovell: Nominee for the best pic of crazy kid fans (H/T @margs22)
Blaine Rollins, CFA, is managing director, senior portfolio manager and a member of the Investment Committee at 361 Capital. He is responsible for manager due-diligence, investment research, portfolio construction, hedging and trading strategies. Previously Mr. Rollins served as Executive Vice President at Janus Capital Corporation and portfolio manager of the Janus Fund, Janus Balanced Fund, Janus Equity Income Fund, Janus Aspen Growth Portfolio, Janus Advisor Large Cap Growth Fund, and the Janus Triton Fund. A frequent industry speaker, Mr. Rollins earned a Bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of Colorado, and he is a Chartered Financial Analyst.
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Sky watchers on Dec. 13-14 may get a double show. NASA scientists say a second meteor shower may appear near the constellation Pisces, according to NASA Science News. The shower could be active at the same time as the anticipated
The source of the new shower is Comet Wirtanen, according to Bill Cooke of NASA's Meteoroid Environment Office. Cooke recommends that sky watchers have a meteor night after sunset on Dec. 13 when the criss-crossing debris streams could produce the greatest combined number of shooting stars.
He said meteors from the new shower, if they appear, would be visible in the early evening, while the Geminds would be more visible later in the evening up until dawn.
The Geminids are in the east sky, while the new shower would be in the south sky. Astronomists are waiting to name the shower to see if meteors actually materialize.
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Stolen shopping scooter ride leads to jail
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — An Albuquerque, New Mexico, man is facing charges after police say he drove a stolen electric shopping cart to meet with his probation officer. Full Story
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NYC mayor declares 'Al Roker Appreciation Day'
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Abbotsford House transformationby Alex Watson
The first stage of a huge project to transform Sir Walter Scott's home in the Borders into a major visitor attraction is now complete.
A £4m pound visitor centre in the grounds of Abbotsford House near Melrose will open to the public next week.
It includes an exhibition about the life of Scotland first celebrity author and trustees are hoping to attract thousands of visitors through its doors.


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August 25, 2014
Girls soccer: Irish looking for offensive contributions
Experience will be an asset on the defensive end of the field for the Rosemount girls soccer team. The offensive end is a different story. The Irish are looking to replace three seniors — Marisa Knott, Anna Grausnick and Kaitlyn Debaun — who combined to score 25 of the team's...
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August 21, 2014
Cross country: Irish season off and running
The Rosemount cross country team prepared for the upcoming season by hosting its 18th-annual Alumni/Community Meet Friday night. Seniors...
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August 21, 2014 - 11:20am
August 20, 2014
Football: Explosive offense set for takeoff
Then Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Terrell Owens coined the term "Get your popcorn ready" before a big game in 2007, inferring to a group of reporters that he was about to turn in a memorable performance. It could just as well be the slogan for the Rosemount football team's...
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August 20, 2014 - 10:38am
August 13, 2014
Pipers bats silenced at state
Last season the Rosemount Pipers got hot at the end of their inaugural season and carried that over into a run to the North Star Classic Baseball League state championship. This year the team lost four of its last five games to close out the season, and couldn't turn it on...
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August 13, 2014 - 9:49am
Cross country preview: Experience a strength for XC teams
The Rosemount boys cross country team is counting on consistent front-of-the-pack finishes from at least a couple of its returning runners. The team's success is going to hinge on where the rest of the Irish's top five runners come in. Cody Sedbrook and Ryan Condon were both...
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August 13, 2014 - 9:46am
August 6, 2014
Volleyball: No shortage of talent for Irish
Last fall, the Rosemount volleyball team won 22 games and had what was, by all accounts, its best season in the last 20 years. And with seven of its top contributors back this season — including four players who earned all-South Suburban honors — expectations are once again...
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August 6, 2014 - 11:27am
Pipers prevail in finale
The Rosemount Pipers finally found the offense they had been missing during a four-game losing streak. Having plated just eight runs in the last four games, the Pipers put up seven on 13 hits in Sunday afternoon's regular season finale at Dakota County Technical College in...
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July 30, 2014
Pipers drop close games to Woodbury, Miesville
The Rosemount Pipers will take a losing streak into Sunday's regular season finale after dropping a pair of one-run games last week. The Pipers suffered a walk-off 5-4 loss last Friday at Woodbury, and then were dealt another heartbreaker Sunday at Miesville when two runs...
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July 30, 2014 - 12:52pm
American Legion Baseball: Post 65 goes down at sub-state
Ben Smith continued his string of strong starts for the Rosemount Legion team in last Wednesday's sub-state tournament play-in game. Once in the tournament, the rest of the team's rotation couldn't follow suit. Top-seeded Inver Grove Heights took an 11-3 lead with nine...
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July 24, 2014
Pitching carries Pipers over Dogs
The Rosemount Pipers came up just short in a pair of pitcher's duels Sunday at Dakota County Technical College. The Burnsville Bulldogs' pitching staff allowed just 12 hits over 14 innings on a sweltering day at Ames Field and came away with a doubleheader sweep, edging...
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July 24, 2014 - 1:20pm
354 make Run for the Gold
The familiar faces of Rosemount High School's former and current distance running standouts once again emerged at the front of the pack at Saturday morning's 28th-annual Run for the Gold. Rosemount alum Trevor Capra, an all-state cross country runner for the Irish, topped the...
July 24, 2014 - 1:17pm
354 make Run for the Gold
The familiar faces of Rosemount High School's former and current distance running standouts once again emerged at the front of the pack at Saturday morning's 28th-annual Run for the Gold. Rosemount alum Trevor Capra, an all-state cross country runner for the Irish, topped the...
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July 16, 2014
Football teams putting in the work
The first official football practice of the season isn't until Aug. 11, but preparation is already well under way for teams around Minnesota. It's no different for the players at Farmington and Rosemount high schools. Off-season training has become more and more emphasized...
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July 16, 2014 - 8:33pm
Rosemount Pipers to host Family Day at DCTC
The Rosemount Pipers baseball team will host Family Day beginning at 1 p.m. July 20 at Dakota County Technical College . The Pipers host the Burnsville Bulldogs for a doubleheader. There will be prize giveaways between innings, concessions and on-field contests between games. All...
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July 16, 2014 - 1:45pm
Pipers' pitching shines in sweep
Pitchers Dan Hegberg and Jamie Wiesner combined to allow just one run on six hits over 12 innings while leading the Rosemount Pipers baseball team to a doubleheader sweep of the Monticello Ol' Cats and the Edina Crosstown Sunday at Dakota County Technical College. Hegberg...
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An Evening With Marty Panzer, Featuring Katie Finneran, Alan Campbell, Andrea Burns, Offered April 28-29
By Michael Gioia
Tony Award winner Katie Finneran and Tony nominee Alan Campbell are among the performers at An Evening With Marty Panzer, featuring the songs of Panzer and Barry Manilow, April 28-29 at the Triad Theatre.
An Evening With Marty Panzer, a benefit for the Manilow Music Project—which provides musical instruments to children—is held April 28 at 9 PM and April 29 at 7:30 PM.
Joining Finneran (Promises, Promises) and Campbell (Sunset Boulevard) are Brent Barrett (Silence!), Erich Bergen (An American Daughter), Maya Days (Aida), Andrea Burns (In the Heights), Jeremiah James, James Snyder (Cry-Baby), Trisha Rapier (Sister Act), Doug Carpenter, Susan Winter and Santino Fontana (The Importance of Being Earnest), among others. Alex Rybeck is the musical director.
Audiences can expect to hear songs such as "Even Now," "All The Time," "This One's for You," "Through the Years," "I Am Your Child" and "It's A Miracle."
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A police canine helped take down a man with a warrant accused of driving a stolen truck Friday afternoon.
A Marion County Sheriff's Office spokesman says it all started when a Stayton resident reported that his blue Ford F150 pick-up truck was stolen from a parking lot. He had left his keys inside of it during in the noon hour on Friday.
Minutes later, the brother of the truck owner spotted the truck on Old Mehama Road near Highway 22, and called 911.
A deputy in the area recognized the truck and had turned to perform a traffic stop, but then the suspect revved up and accelerated to a speed too high to pursue without endangering lives.
More deputies and officers then joined in the search effort.
About an hour later the truck was seen in Mill City. Police from around the area tailed the truck eastbound through Mill City, Lyons and Gates, sometimes at speeds of up to 70 miles per hour. The suspect then turned south and headed toward Monument Peak.
By this time Oregon State troopers joined the chase as they traveled up unmarked, gravel fire roads towards the top of the 5000-foot mountain.
While the truck was still moving, the suspect jumped out. The truck ran into a tree and stopped.
The suspect ran into the woods. A perimeter was established as a police canine unit was brought to the scene.
Deputy dog "Rolo" soon picked up the suspect's scent. The suspect was eventually found, hiding face-down in a small cave near a creek.
The suspect refused to comply with commands to surrender, and Rolo seized him with his jaws by clamping down on the back of his neck.
The suspect, identified as Robert Atkinson, age 23, was arrested at the scene. While processing evidence, investigators found property in the truck that indicated he had been involved in some thefts.
Atkinson was transported to the Salem Hospital for treatment for the dog bite before being booked into the Marion County Jail on charges that include unlawful use of a motor vehicle, felony and misdemeanor elude, possession of stolen property and an outstanding parole violation warrant from Marion County.
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Proposed changes to EPSPs and RCAs
Canadian tax alert, September 11, 2012
On August 14, 2012, the Department of Finance released draft legislation in respect of a number of Budget 2012 initiatives, including provisions addressing perceived abuses of employee profit sharing plans (EPSPs) and retirement compensation arrangements (RCAs). These changes could have a significant impact on privately held corporations where major shareholders or their family members are also employed by the firm.
Employee profit sharing plans
EPSPs have traditionally provided business owners with the flexibility to offer compensation programs that fluctuate directly with the profits of the corporation. After a period of consultation by the government, Budget 2012 announced targeted changes to the rules relating to EPSPs to prevent the perceived misuse of these vehicles in order to accomplish income splitting.
The proposed changes would apply to a "specified employee", generally being a person who owns 10% or more of a class of shares of the employer or a related company or is related to a person who owns such shares. The proposals provide that if amounts allocated by the EPSP to a specified employee exceed 20% of that individual's salary from the employer (including general benefits but excluding stock option benefits), then an "excess EPSP amount" will result and will be taxed at the highest marginal tax rate (including provincial taxes). The proposed tax will apply to contributions made to an EPSP after March 29, 2012 unless the payments are made before 2013 pursuant to a written obligation entered into before March 29, 2012.
If an individual is taxed on an excess EPSP amount under these provisions, he or she would be permitted to deduct that amount from the calculation of taxable income in order to prevent double taxation.
While these provisions should generally not affect EPSPs sponsored by large publicly traded companies, as it is unlikely that any participant will be a specified employee, they may cause unintended consequences for EPSPs sponsored by privately-owned corporations. Many private corporations offer stock to key executives in order to retain top talent. Where the class of shares offered to executives is not widely held, such individuals could, under the proposed legislation, be considered specified employees and, thus, the effectiveness of the EPSP would be undermined. At this stage, we have no information on the willingness of the Minister of Revenue to waive the tax in these types of situations.
In the case of a person who is allocated an excess EPSP amount in the year, the special return reporting the excess amount and the taxes owing are due on or before the individual's tax return filing deadline for the year. Typically, this will be April 30 of the following year.
EPSPs can continue to be used as part of a company's overall compensation strategy for both key employees and other employees of the business including employees who are also shareholders. For employees who do not meet the definition of a specified employee, no changes have occurred to the taxation of EPSP payments. For specified employees, the amount to be allocated to the employee is restricted to 20% of salary from the employer. This new tax may impact decisions on the salary/dividend mix used by the company and its shareholders if continued use of the EPSP is planned.
An excess amount could result in a payment of tax higher than the amount that would have been paid, had the excess amount been paid as salary. The increased taxes could be particularly significant in Ontario as a result of the new marginal tax rate applicable to taxable income in excess of $500,000. Thus, plan sponsors need to carefully evaluate the amounts allocated to specified employees.
It should be noted that the rules still permit a deferral of tax where the contribution is made by the employer in the following tax year but within 120 days of the employer's year end. Further, no withholding of tax, Canada Pension Plan or Employment Insurance is required for amounts allocated to or paid out of an EPSP.
Retirement compensation arrangements
The August 14, 2012 draft legislation includes:
- New "prohibited investment" and "advantage" rules in respect of an RCA that has a "specified beneficiary".
- A new restriction on RCA tax refunds in circumstances where the RCA property has lost value.
Prohibited investment rule
A new tax equal to 50% of the fair market value of any prohibited investment acquired by an RCA after March 28, 2012 and any asset of an RCA that becomes a prohibited investment after March 29, 2012 will apply. As a general rule, a prohibited investment includes:
- Debt of a specified beneficiary.
- Capital stock or debt of a corporation, partnership or trust in which the specified beneficiary has a significant interest and any entity that does not deal at arm's length with or is affiliated with the specified beneficiary.
A specified beneficiary is an individual who has an interest under the RCA and also has (or had) a significant interest (generally 10% or more) in the issued shares of any class of the capital stock of the employer or a related corporation or a similar percentage interest in a partnership or trust. The interests held by non-arm's length parties will be included in determining whether a beneficiary holds a significant interest.
As a result of these new provisions, where, for example, an owner-manager participates in an RCA, the RCA may not invest in the debt or securities of an entity in which the owner-manager has a significant interest.
This tax will be refundable if the RCA disposes of the prohibited investment by the end of the year following the year in which it was acquired unless any person liable for the tax knew or ought to have known that the investment was a prohibited investment. The prohibited investment is deemed to be disposed of when the investment ceases to be prohibited.
The tax can be waived where the Minister of Revenue considers waiver to be appropriate. Factors that could influence the Minister may include demonstration that the tax was attributable to a reasonable error or that the acquisition of a prohibited investment is also taxable under other provisions of the Income Tax Act.
Advantage rule
The draft legislation also introduces a new tax where an advantage is granted to an RCA, a specified beneficiary or a person who does not deal at arm's length with the specified beneficiary. This special tax will be equal to the fair market value of the advantage and will be payable by the RCA.
The advantage rules are complex and should be discussed in detail with your tax advisor. Below is a high level summary of some of the items that could give rise to an advantage:
- A loan or indebtedness arises that is conditional upon the existence of an RCA (with certain exceptions);
- There is an increase in the fair market value of property held in the RCA and it is reasonable to conclude that the increase is attributable to transactions designed to benefit from the RCA's general exemption from taxation (or certain other provisions of the Income Tax Act) if certain conditions are met;
- A benefit is paid that is income or a capital gain that is attributable directly or indirectly to a prohibited investment;
- An "RCA strip", being the reduction in the fair market value of property held in the RCA where the reduction is a result of a transaction which has as one of its main purposes to enable the specified beneficiary or parties who do not deal at arm's length with the specified beneficiary to use or obtain the benefit of the property without an amount being included in income. An example would be a loan to a specified beneficiary where there is no provision for repayment or a loan to an RCA under which unreasonable interest is paid.
These provisions are attempting to prevent advantages or transactions which would not be offered on the open market.
The definition of "advantage" will generally apply to transactions arising after March 28, 2012. Amending a promissory note or debt obligation to ensure an exemption will be satisfied will be acceptable under the proposed legislation and will not cause the obligation to be "reacquired" by the RCA.
RCA tax refund restrictions
The proposed legislation will restrict the custodian's ability to file an election and collect previously paid refundable tax when the RCA's assets have declined in value, unless the decline in value is not reasonably attributable to prohibited investments or advantages or the Minister of Revenue is satisfied that it is just and equitable to refund the RCA tax.
This measure will apply to elections made in respect of the refundable tax on RCA contributions made after March 28, 2012 and on income earned and gains realized in respect of such contributions.
Looking ahead
The proposed legislation may have a significant impact on participants in EPSPs and RCAs. It is important to consult with your Deloitte Tax advisor in order to ensure that you understand the impact of these provisions and consider appropriate mitigating measures.
Anne Montgomery, Toronto
Dominic Vendetti, Laval
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An analog-style recorder with powerful digital capabilities.
The Korg D888 Digital Recording Studio is an 8-input/8-output mixer and 8-track hard disk recorder in one simple-to-use unit. Best of all, for those used to analog recorders, the Korg D888 recorder has a very analog-like look and feel that's comfortable and very easy to use. The input jacks, trim knob, 3-band EQ controls, pan knob, and fader are all placed in a straight line for each channel, and channel settings are obvious at a glance. A backlit LCD screen provides additional information that's easy to understand.
Each channel on the Korg digital recorder has a high-performance balanced mic preamp with TRS and XLR inputs with 48V phantom power. As a standalone mixer, the 1/4" outputs are configured to provide Monitor Out (L&R); Master Out (L&R), and individual outs for channels 5-8, or you can switch to 8 individual outputs.
The Korg D888 digital recording studio provides 16-bit/44.1kHz uncompressed recording quality with 8 tracks simultaneous play and record in WAV format. You also get 8 virtual tracks for each track for a total of 64 tracks, in addition to a stereo master track. The recording section has uncomplicated tools like punch-in/out, copy and swap operations, 4 editing locate points for each song, 100 mark points, non-destructive editing, Undo and Redo functions, 11 types of digital master effects, and 3-band EQ on each channel. The Korg D888 also has an assignable metronome, 2 independent headphone jacks, 40GB hard drive, a USB 2.0 connector, MIDI Time Code transmit, and optical S/PDIF outputs.


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Welcome to paradise on the quieter side of Panama City Beach! Celadon Beach Resort offers white sand beaches where every condo enjoys the breathtaking views of the Gulf and much more.
This large one bedroom retreat comfortably sleeps six. As you enter your home away from home you're transfixed by the triple pane patio doors leading to the oversized balcony overlooking the Gulf. Plenty of seating in the living area includes a queen size sofa sleeper. The separate dining area and breakfast bar allow everyone to enjoy their meals together. Your kitchen will feature stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops and upgraded cabinetry. Whether you're planning on a light breakfast or dinner with all the trimmings you have everything you need at your fingertips. This condo also includes a full size washer and dryer for your convenience.
Your master bedroom features a king size bed, TV and large window to let in the sunlight along with a private bath. The twin bunks in the hallway alcove allow for two additional guests in your condo. Complimentary high speed internet makes sure your every need is taken care of during your stay.
I also have a second condo at Celadon 2b/1b (bunks in second bedroom).
Celadon Resort is less than two miles to Pier Park, a virtual lifestyle center, as well as, Frank Brown Recreation Center and City Pier. Luxuries like two outdoor pools, an indoor pool heated seasonally, fitness center, game room, hot tub and tennis courts allow everyone in your family or group to find a way to spend their day. Located directly on the beach, you're steps from your condo and miles away from everything that brought you to Panama City. Rates do not include taxes, cleaning fee or reservation fee.
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Winter 2013 (11/1/2013 - 3/1/2014) $95.00 $525.00 $1,100.00
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April 6 - 12 $185 $1175
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May 10-22 $150 $850
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June 26-Aug 9 $185 $1200
Aug 10-31 $150 $850
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Icebreaker games are a great way to put everyone at ease. Here are two icebreaker games for large groups. If these don't catch your fancy, you'll also find links for other icebreaker games.
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Icebreaker games for small groups. Here are two icebreaker games that can be played with small groups. You'll also find links to other icebreakers.
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Looking for an icebreaker game that isn't downright silly? Check out this list of 10 icebreaker games for adults.
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A well-chosen icebreaker game can relax the mood, but a poorly chosen icebreaker can have the opposite effect, making people feel nervous and uncomfortable. These do's and don'ts will help you choose the right kind of icebreakers for your event.
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Icebreaker games give your team an opportunity to work together and have fun in the process. If you need an icebreaker that emphasizes teamwork, this game fits the bill. Also includes additional links to more icebreaker games.
Icebreaker Games – The Ball Game
Looking for classic icebreaker games that are easy to play? Try the Ball Game. It's a great icebreaker for large and small groups. Links to more icebreaker games included.
Icebreaker Games- Teamwork Icebreaker
Icebreaker games make great team building exercises. If you are looking for an icebreaker game based on teamwork, this one is perfect for you. You will also find links to additional icebreaker games.
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This icebreaker game is great for small or large groups. Known as the Talk Show Icebreaker, it can be a big help during the introduction process. You'll also find links to more icebreaker games.
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Here is an icebreaker game that is sure to get everyone's attention. Known as the toilet paper game, this icebreaker is perfect for large or small groups. You'll also find links to other icebreaker games too.
Icebreaker Games - Time Machine Icebreaker
If you're looking for a fun icebreaker game, the Time Machine Icebreaker Game from the About.com Guide to Continuing Education fits the bill.
Icebreaker Games - Test Your College Smarts
Want to test your college smarts? Here is a fun quiz courtesy of The Princeton Review's ''Best 361 Colleges: 2007 Edition''.
Icebreaker Games - The Three Word Icebreaker
This icebreaker game from the About.com Guide to Continuing Education is designed for large groups. The icebreaker asks every participant to describe themselves in three words.
Icebreaker Games - Photo Scavenger Hunt Icebreaker
Scavenger hunts make great icebreakers. This icebreaker game from About.com Guide Deb Peterson asks icebreaker participants to search for photos.