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Ontario sales tax harmonization – things to think about
Canadian Indirect Tax News, April 2009 (09-4)
Please download the full PDF version of this newsletter below.
In its March 26, 2009 provincial budget, Ontario announced its intention to proceed with a value added tax. Effective July 1, 2010, provincial sales tax will be harmonized with the federal GST, resulting in a federally administered 13% tax, of which the Ontario portion will be 8%. Details are expected to be released later in 2009.
For a summary of the proposed harmonized tax regime, please read Deloitte's March 27, 2009 edition of Canadian Indirect Tax News.
Currently, the Ontario Retail Sales Tax (ORST) applies to a narrow base of tangible property and some services. Ontario's intention is to adopt the much broader GST base. Consumers and businesses making exempt supplies will see a rise in their costs (because they cannot claim input tax credits (ITCs) in respect of their exempt activities). While many public service bodies will be entitled to significant rebates, those engaged in exempt businesses will have limited input tax recovery.
Limited details were released with the budget, but both the federal and provincial governments are working on developing important transitional and place of supply rules over the next several months.
With just over a year to implementation, now is the time to begin considering the impact of the proposed Ontario harmonized sales tax (OHST). This document provides a general summary of several potential issues to take into account, when considering the impact of the OHST on your business. It is provided as a guide and we recommend that you review and examine these issues as soon as possible, since implementation of the OHST is less than 15 months away.
Financial and budgeting
- What is the economic impact of paying more tax on your operations (e.g., additional tax cost, cash flow cost)? Remember that all large businesses (i.e., with annual taxable sales greater than $10 million) and financial institutions will be restricted from claiming any of the 8% provincial component of the OHST on: energy costs, except where purchased by farms or used to produce goods for sale; telecommunication services other than internet access or toll-free numbers; road vehicles weighing less than 3,000 kilograms (and parts and certain services) and fuel to power those vehicles; as well as food, beverages and entertainment.
- What is the impact on your cash-flow position, of collecting and remitting more tax?
- What are the implementation costs associated with complying with the OHST, including the cost of any necessary information systems changes?
- Factor in the impact of harmonization as you prepare financial budgets, plans and forecasts.
- For large purchases that are currently subject to ORST and for which the provincial component of the OHST will be recoverable, consider the timing of the purchase to minimize sales tax costs.
- Conversely, examine the potential benefits of accelerating certain ORST exempt purchases for which the applicable provincial component of the OHST may not be fully recoverable under an OHST regime.
- Determine the pros and cons of purchasing versus leasing property, depending on when the property is needed, the significance of the acquisition and the ability to recover the OHST.
- Review the benefits and costs of certain elections available to not have OHST apply to certain inter-company transactions. Some of the elections alleviate the cash flow impact of the tax and others result in a reduction of tax costs.
- For certain large businesses, determine how to deal with the restricted ITCs on the provincial component of the OHST, and giving thought to:
- the percentage of energy used in manufacturing giving rise to ITCs
- the extent of your operations that may qualify as manufacturing
- ensuring suppliers of telecom services categorize all charges separately so you can identify restricted expenses and minimize the potential misclassification of charges that are subject to the restriction
- monitoring the timeline/incurrence of expenses subject to the ITC restrictions (five years of full restrictions and a phase-in in the following three years).
- Review past and current operations for potential overpayments of ORST and make any resultant refund and rebate applications.
- Consider the impact of harmonization on suppliers and their ability to pass on any resultant savings or the requirement to increase their prices as a result of their inability to recover any additional tax cost due to the OHST.
- For large dollar transactions, consider the timing of purchases and related payment of the OHST to suppliers to minimize the funding requirements where ITCs are available. For suppliers who will be monthly filers, the OHST they are required to collect from you likely will not be required to be remitted until the last day of the month following the month in which the purchase took place. This could be as much as 60 days, allowing your business to claim the ITCs before the remittance is due by the suppliers.
- Consider how the provincial component of the OHST will apply for goods, services and intangibles supplied to customers outside of Ontario.
- Consider that businesses that are not currently registered for ORST (but who sell into Ontario and currently collect GST), will likely be required to collect the additional 8% of the OHST.
- Consider the impact of harmonization to any required wording changes in promotional flyers, advertisements, catalogues, signs, coupons, rebates, etc.
- Consider the impact of harmonization on your customers and generally how it impacts on the pricing of your goods, services and/or intangibles and your ability to pass on any resultant savings or the requirement to increase your prices as a result of your inability to recover any additional tax cost due to the OHST.
- Review existing contracts for supplies that are expected to straddle the proposed implementation date to determine the impact of harmonization and clarify wording where necessary.
- Carefully consider tax clauses for new contracts to be entered into that will survive the proposed implementation date to ensure the desired results are achieved, including minimizing the tax cost where applicable.
- Expect special transitional rules relating to real property transactions; contracts involving real property will require special consideration.
Systems and compliance processes/procedures
- Plan for the expected numerous system changes that go along with implementing all of the above changes, including:
- with respect to sales (accounts receivable and billing/POS systems), tax codes and invoices will have to be adjusted, and if you sell the specific goods (books, children's clothing and footwear, children's car seats and booster seats, diapers, and feminine hygiene products) subject to the point-of-sale rebate for the provincial portion of the OHST, your system will have to accommodate the rebate
- for purchases (accounts payable systems), programming will be required to track the OHST where necessary to claim ITCs or rebates and to deal with the unrecoverable provincial component of the OHST on certain expenses, as well as adjusting the rates in the system if ITCs are automatically calculated for certain expenses
- current ORST capabilities may need to remain in the system for a certain period of time following implementation of the OHST to deal with adjustments (e.g., price adjustments) post June 2010.
- Identify the priorities for IT departments relating to system requirements for the OHST and ensure the requisite testing, updating of procedures, etc. is completed in time for implementation on July 1, 2010.
- Ensure the process for self-assessing ORST is amended accordingly effective post-implementation of the OHST and any requirement to self-assess the provincial component of the OHST after June 2010 is included in a new process.
- Review existing policies and procedures to determine the impact of harmonization on them and the need for new policies and procedures. Consider the impact on:
- policies concerning credit notes, debt notes, discounts, volume and other rebates, coupons, gift certificates, deposits, partial payments and bad debt adjustments
- procurement transactions and related procedures and policies for existing procurement card and corporate credit card programs
- employee allowances and reimbursements
- taxable benefit calculations
- petty cash requirements
- GL accounts
- reasonability testing and other exceptions analyses.
- Consider the impact on human resources, such as the need for additional resources, necessary training of staff, changes required to internal policies, etc.
- If applicable, determine the impact of harmonization to SR&ED claims.
- Consider the impact of the proposed Ontario corporate income tax rate reductions announced in the March 26 budget.
- ORST audits will continue after June 2010 for a number of years, so retain records accordingly to deal with a possible ORST audit post-implementation of the OHST.
Now is the time to prepare and plan
The issues noted above are not intended to be exhaustive. However, we hope that it guides you in thinking about the impact of the impending implementation of OHST on your business. Deloitte can assist in preparing and planning for the OHST. We can guide you in understanding and prioritizing the issues that will require attention. We can perform a diagnostic impact analysis to assist with budgeting and forecasting the impact of harmonization, establishing priorities for necessary systems and process changes and planning for minimizing the cost and cash flow impacts. Although many details are still to be released, such as the transitional rules that will apply and the rules relating to place of supply, the time to begin preparing for these changes is now.
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Kamloops is one of a half-dozen cities B.C. Transit is considering for a fleet of fuel-efficient, low-emission compressed natural gas buses.
Transit and City officials met earlier this week about the possibility of being part of a pilot project that could see 25 of the buses on routes by February 2014.
Victoria, Nanaimo, Kelowna, Whistler and Prince George are also in the running. B.C. Transit spokeswoman Meribeth Burton said transit is looking at large communities with an aging fleet, and Kamloops is one of them.
Erin Felker, the City's transportation manager, said there is a long-term financial benefit to adopting the natural-gas fleet, especially if the cost of natural gas and diesel remain comparable.
The buses save about 20 per cent on fuel compared to the diesel models.
But the City does have some short-term financial concerns that come with switching 25 buses within a 44-bus fleet, she said.
"We have buses that we're going to retire soon," said Felker, adding not enough to swap out 25 at once.
"Maybe five buses a year that will be replaced over five years. But, if you're one of communities that takes place in the CNG (compressed natural gas), you get all 25 at once."
She said that's a big financial hit to the transit budget, the cost of which isn't yet known.
Whatever municipality is chosen will also need to build a $2-million fueling station. But Burton said gas company Fortis will offer some kind of incentive.
"We're looking at leveraging a couple of opportunities for financial incentives," she said.
Although there is a saving on fuel, the buses cost about 10 to 15 per cent more to maintain. When compared, Burton said the actual savings is about five to 15 per cent.
The City has asked B.C. Transit to come back to them with more specific costs to Kamloops, said Felker. She expects to hear something by the end of January.
Burton said a city will be selected by the end of the month. If Kamloops isn't picked this go around, a second fleet will be rolled out the following year.
Coun. Donovan Cavers hopes the City will be a part of the pilot.
"I've heard (the buses) are much more efficient and don't emit as much pollution, so I'm in favour of them," he said.

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Also in the episode, Gloria tries to make friends with another couple, and Mitchell and Cameron run into an old female flame of Mitchell's, which leads to a disturbing discovery!
Actors in "Modern Family" include:
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As many as 50 people may have been injured in a New York Ferry accident, the Reuters news agency is reporting.
Television footage showed damage to the side of one end of a ferry, called Seastreak Wall Street, which set off from Atlantic Highlands in New Jersey.
People injured in the hard landing at the pier on the east side of lower Manhattan were lying on stretchers with blankets over them, waiting for emergency workers to transfer commuters into ambulances.


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3.5/5 rDev -0.3%
04-24-2014 22:08:45 | More by wc94wc
3.25/5 rDev -7.4%
03-16-2014 04:06:38 | More by chet4
3/5 rDev -14.5%
02-17-2014 19:12:10 | More by stript
3/5 rDev -14.5%
01-17-2014 04:10:15 | More by Userme59
4/5 rDev +14%
01-06-2014 00:03:01 | More by Ken_P
3.39/5 rDev -3.4%
Appearance: moderate carbonation, 1/4 inch head, hazy, light brown in color
Smell: bread and alcohol
Taste: bread, raisins, yeast, alcohol, and big time bananas
Mouthfeel: sweet, medium body, moderate carbonation
Overall: A nice bready and banana combo. An enjoyable Belgian brew. Not the best in the style, but certainly one worth a couple rounds on a snowy day.
01-02-2014 15:34:31 | More by tigg924
3.75/5 rDev +6.8%
02-21-2013 04:54:42 | More by jmmy3
3.5/5 rDev -0.3%
02-07-2013 23:42:22 | More by oline73
3.25/5 rDev -7.4%
10-12-2012 23:39:57 | More by anewlanguage
3.75/5 rDev +6.8%
05-24-2012 02:28:22 | More by Stockfan42
4.25/5 rDev +21.1%
03-21-2012 17:21:59 | More by Aexoonge
4/5 rDev +14%
11-18-2011 19:26:24 | More by waiting4lunch
3.73/5 rDev +6.3%
On tap at BBW Fenway on Sunday 2/21/10. Dark auburn color, but clear and bright looking. Smell was yeast and fruity, like a nice dubbel. Taste was spot on for the style. Lots of fruit like apple and pears, but also tasted bread and spice. Mouthfeel was adequate, but this beer would be a knockout if it was a tad less watery. A bit more body would do wonders for this beer. A good supply of alcohol gives this beer a nice warming feeling. This is one of the better specialty beers that BBW keeps bringing back, and for good reason.
02-22-2010 17:19:08 | More by morebeergood
3.43/5 rDev -2.3%
Dark hazy brown, not much head.
Aroma is yeasty. Funky malt fruitiness awaits.
Taste is of dark caramel and raisins. Full-bodied with a sweet and robust finish.
Mouthfeel is the best aspect. Light in carbonation, letting the flavors truly shine.
The taste borders on cloying, but this is a solid dubbel that is worth a shot.
01-26-2009 20:25:22 | More by TrevorGW
3.53/5 rDev +0.6%
Had during my recent trip to Boston.
Pours a hazy dark red/brown color with a thin wispy head, leaves some lacing on the glass as I drink it.
Smell is fairly malty, some spiciness to it.
Taste is straightforward, strong malty presence with a bit of a dark fruit presence.
01-21-2009 01:52:03 | More by deltatauhobbit
2.15/5 rDev -38.7%
Slightly hazy ambery appearance. Very smooth in the mouth. HOWEVER, this beer packs a punch. Way too much punch. Feels like you're drinking a raisin liquor. Smells just like it tastes. Nothing complex about it, just harsh flavors. I had to mark the drinkability down because I couldn't even imagine finishing a single pint.
04-20-2008 23:16:23 | More by leif86
3.55/5 rDev +1.1%
Pours a dark red-brown, topped with a one finger tan head, leaves tiny wisps of lacing.
Malty and fruity aroma, dark bread, raisin.
Lots of caramel in the taste, spicy, malty and dark fruit. Like a spirit soaked fruit and spice cake.
Medium-full bodied, the spices got to me after awhile and lower the drinkability.
10-01-2004 19:00:44 | More by mschofield
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3.55/5 rDev +1.1%
Divvied the loot with this one today with Jim and Kumar in tote. "16-ounce" draught at the Fenway location.
Half-inch plumy, white initial head subsides to clingy skein. On the darker side of ruby red, reaching an almost burnt umber hue, and crystal clear. Usual Beer Works soapy scent present in nose, but combined with the deep malt profile made for a somewhat puzzling bouquet. There also seemed to be grapefruits hanging around in there, like ripe coconuts waiting to be harvested. Cola-like effervescence with some subtle hop and spring bud willowy notes. There were also some plum favors along with a slight cranberry tartness, followed in the end by something akin to heavy metal. Alcohol is a constant blip on the radar, though still quite drinkable. Because of the unusual flavor profile, I qualify this offering as better than most other Beer Works pours I have consumed.
07-20-2004 19:31:19 | More by Truh
4.33/5 rDev +23.4%
At the Fenway BBW
This beer poured a ruby/brown body with a small white head.
The nose, for what I could make out at the bar, was a sweet mix of plums, raisins and other dark fruits and phenols.
The taste was a very fresh malty double. Clean malt, raisins, plums, with a very sickly sweet, almost teeth rotting sort of sweetness. Light to medium bodied with some soft caramel, very faint hints of chocolate. That classic BBW yeast taste with a mild phenolic overtone.
Really a very nice belgian double. It has a lot of that classic BBW malt and yeast taste that doesnt quite give it a classic dubbel taste, but still, a very nice beer and a must try.
07-15-2004 08:02:44 | More by taez555
3.55/5 rDev +1.1%
I sampled this Belgian Dubbel at both the Canal St. and Salem locations.
This ale poured a hazy, caramel red-brown, with some small white foam. The smell was very faint and sweet (not fruit in the nose). The taste was slightly sweet, with a candy-sugar flavor, but with a hint of bitterness in the finish. The mouthfeel was creamy and smooth with modest carbonation and medium body. The drinkability was good, and this ale "went down easy", but the flavor was a bit thin, and this was not an impressive dubbel.
03-09-2003 08:07:00 | More by UncleJimbo
3.3/5 rDev -6%
Deep murky brown colour, slim lacing. Looks like a lot of haze and yeast suspension to me. Smells of medicinal phenols, tropical fruit and toasted grain.
Slick medium body with a moderate carbonation. Dark toasted malt flavour is thick and more on the dry side. Fruity esters and yeast get juicy in the middle, hops are mild and let the phenols to a bit of balancing. Touch of alcohol in the finish.
A decent dubbel, perhaps need to be conditioned a bit longer … seemed too green IMO.
02-21-2003 17:27:12 | More by Jason
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Globe's 'Engaging Shaw' celebrates the snaring of a confirmed bachelor
By Diana Saenger
John Morogiello's West Coast premiere of "Engaging Shaw" mixes a bit of historical fact with a fictional romance for a delightful look at the marriage of Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw. The East Coast production in New York last year drew raves from critics. Henry Wishcamper returns to the Old Globe to direct its production, opening on July 29.
Morogiello's resume includes "Irish Authors Held Hostage," "Men and Parts," "Stonewall's Bust," "Gianni Schicchi," and his new play "Blame It on Beckett," which will premiere Off Broadway at Abingdon Theatre Company this October. Morogiello said he became interested in doing something about GBS when he was asked to write a study guide for a Shaw play at the Huntington Theatre Company in Boston.
"I had to read Shaw's biography, and when I read the part where he got married, I could not stop laughing," Morogiello said. "It was funny the way he kept fighting it and fighting it, and eventually, she wore him down so all he could do was marry her."
It all went something like this … Wealthy heiress Charlotte Payne-Townshend has her sights on Shaw, a confirmed bachelor, philanderer and rumored to be unromantic as well. When Charlotte and Shaw become acquainted with Sidney and Beatrice Webb, Charlotte finds new ways to pursue her goal.
Writing his play with the same structure of Shaw's plays, Morogiello said he knew he would have only four characters telling his story.
"Shaw, and his best friends Sidney and Beatrice Webb, are based on real people," he said. "I used their letters to help me get their voices and who they were. I had to create all of Charlotte, as her estate wouldn't cooperate with me, so she's totally made up."
The Webbs, Morogiello explained, were founders of the Fabian Society in England. It was a socialist organization based on a democratic process. "When I came across an essay that Sidney Webb wrote on how to get the world to accept socialism, I realized that his idea was the exact same tactic Charlotte used to get Shaw to marry her. I think the story works well.
"When The International Shaw Society saw it in New York, a member said it was the best Shaw play he'd seen in 20 years and he (Shaw) didn't even write it!"
Morogiello said he's excited to work with director Wishcamper ("The Mystery of Irma Vep," "Spirit Control," "Graceland," "Animal Crackers," "Talking Pictures") and thinks his casting is terrific.
Rod Brogan plays Shaw. He received his M.F.A. from The Old Globe/University of San Diego Graduate Theatre Program and has appeared on Broadway in "Mauritius," the National Tour of "Doubt," and Off Broadway in "Treasure Island," among others. Angela Pierce portrays Charlotte. Her Broadway credits include "The Norman Conquests," "Heartbreak House," "A Streetcar Named Desire," and many Off Broadway credits.
"Rod is doing a great job in giving us a sense of what Shaw was really like," Morogiello said. "Rod and Angela have great chemistry together. She's extraordinarily sensitive and very vulnerable and great at showing the growth of her character. Michael Warner ("Missed Connections") and Natalie Gold ("Twelfth Night") are married in real life and wonderful as the Webbs. It's really fun to watch them together. Michael and Natalie are the Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward of my play."
If you go
What: 'Engaging Shaw'
When: Matinees, evenings July 29–Sept. 4
Where: Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park
Tickets: $29-67
Box Office: (619) 23-GLOBE
Web: www.TheOldGlobe.org
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Police have charged two more men following the murder of a man in Exeter.Stephen Crook was found with fatal injuries at a flat on Alphington Road in Exeter on Thursday 21 November.
39 year old Darren Twigger and a 17-year-old male both from Coventry, have both been charged with his murder.
Two other men, Ryan Singleton and Steve Webster, had already been charged over the murder.
The four are now due to appear at Exeter Crown Court on December 19.
A fifth suspect, a 20-year-old man from Coventry, has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.


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New York bout to riot if this NYC marathon takes place....and rightfully so #priorities #sandy—
Jake Hetterley (@jake_h17) November 02, 2012
Twitchy has already pointed out rising anger among New York residents aimed at mayor Michael Bloomberg andNYC marathon runners. Now some Twitter users are raising the possibility of a full-blown riot if the marathon continues as planned.
@MikeBloomberg people will riot if you allow this marathon to go on. Wasting generators to help the runners warm up. Are u kidding me #Sandy—
Ryan Murphy (@R_Murph34) November 02, 2012
Bringing all those out-of-towners into NYC for the marathon when ppl already have no place to go is going to intensify the riot mentality…—
Chris McCamey (@chrismccamey) November 02, 2012
NYC going to run marathon half the boro's don't have food water or power sounds like a reason for people to loot/riot!!!!!!!—
jay boogie (@truekilo) November 02, 2012
@Starkman88 @WindhorstESPN WORD. there's going to be rioting over this marathon. mark my words.—
The Hulk (@thehulk2546) November 02, 2012
I hope my power is on by Sunday so I can see a riot commence during the NYC marathon—
Dre Wellington (@_Thx4Playin) November 02, 2012
The Marathon is such a bad idea. There will be rioting in the streets I predict. Too many of us are still fucked up… plus.google.com/11724529869260…—
Loren Feldman/1938 (@1938news) November 02, 2012
I feel bad for the riot that's going to take place if the NYC marathon isn't postponed..—
jennifer (@jgenevievexx) November 02, 2012
I wonder how Bloomberg will feel if/when angry people start rioting near the NYC Marathon? It would be ugly and runners could be in danger.—
Chris Lopresti (@CLoprestiWFAN) November 02, 2012
NYC Marathon is gonna cause a riot.—
P. Blake Thompson (@pblaket) November 02, 2012
I legit hope running the NY Marathon causes a riot. It's all about the appearance of normalcy while ppl are still suffering.—
Jake Gronie (@JakeGronie) November 02, 2012
If my Facebook feed is any indication, folks in Staten Island are already planning a riot in protest of the marathon.—
Kyle Petersen (@BrooklynJuggler) November 02, 2012
I expected Staten Islanders to riot at the start of the NYC Marathon.—
Steve Beste (@stevebeste) November 02, 2012
If there isn't a riot at the NYC marathon I will be so disappointed.—
officialkolleenFbaby (@The_realJuicyK) November 02, 2012
People should riot if this NYC Marathon happens! This shit is ridiculous!—
Julissa (@JULEZ_91) November 02, 2012
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There are quite a number of people who believe in the notion of soulmates. They are convinced that there is someone out there destined to be their romantic match. While there are some who fervently hold on to the belief that the soul's other half exists, there are skeptics who roll their eyes to such notion. Whether you believe in soulmates or not, you will be delighted to know that there are many tests in cyberspace for those who do believe. Check out the list below and try them out for yourself:
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If you are planning to find a potential partner in cyberspace, an online dating service can help you with your objective. You wouldn't have a problem, as there are countless online dating services out there that you can use. In fact, there are more than 9 million dating services to choose from! Before you pick an online dating service from the lot, you must really know what you are looking for to make the process easier.
Dating in general can be difficult, but it surely is more problematic for people who are deaf or blind. The disabilities they have can make dating more challenging than it already is. Problems arise when the deaf or blind person is dating someone without their disabilities. Dating deaf or blind individuals may require a lot of effort from the other party, but all the work will be worth it if the relationship proves to be meaningful.
When one mentions "gay chat rooms," people often assume the negative. Many immediately assume that gays in chat rooms only talk about sex. While it is true that there are some dating sites which encourage cybersex between gays and feature explicit web-cam videos, NOT all gay chat rooms are like that. People should not resort to hasty generalizations, especially since there is a lot to learn about gay chat rooms.
There are many types of dating just as there are many types of people. All over the world, people have their own ways of going out, meeting other people and seeking sexual or romantic partners. How about you? What type of dating do you prefer? Listed below are the most common dating types which you are surely aware of.
Teen dating sites have become a source of concern for parents. Kids who are dating these days seem to be getting younger and younger. Age is one thing, the venue of dating is another issue all together. It is a fact that online dating has its share of dangers for everybody, specially for teens.


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Here is a good rundown of all the early season events: Link
Edit: The links are on this site as well: Tournaments and Conference challenges.
What ones are you looking forward to the most?
Here are a few that pop out at me:
- 2K Classic: Pitt, Maryland, Illinois, Texas: Pitt has the makings of a top 25 team, while we will be able to get an early gauge on the other three teams.
- CBE Classic: Defending champ Duke, Gonzaga, Kansas State, Marquette: This could be the best event with Duke facing some stiff competition early in their title defense.
- Preseason NIT- VIllanova, Wake Forest, UCLA, Tennessee: Not much here to get too excited about, but the fact that the early games count could provide some upsets.
- Maui Invitational: The possible second round matchup between Kentucky and Washington will be talked about at length leading up to this tournament and could provide early fireworks.
- ACC/Big 10 Challenge: The Big 10 won for the first time last season, can they pull it off again?


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SummaryI like these shoes almost as much as the Stiga Speed-Grip shoes. They are fairly light, comfortable, reasonably durable, and with good grip. A good shoe.
Construction and VentilationThe Stiga Rapid ping-pong shoes use leather as the main construction material, along with fabric inserts on the sides and toe to provide ventilation. The rubber ribbed sole also extends for about half an inch up the side of the shoe.
No doubt about it, these babies are solid. With stitched leather construction, you won't be ripping holes in these shoes any time soon! The ventilation also works well.
Cushioning, Comfort and SupportThese shoes are very comfortable to wear around. They provide good cushioning, and I like these for training since I can wear them for hours at a time on and off court without getting sore feet.
The leather construction makes these shoes a little stiffer than the Speed-Grips I use for competition, providing more support to the ankle. They aren't straight-jackets for your feet though, just a bit firmer.
GripThe grip is excellent. The rubber sole is fairly similar to the Speed-Grip shoes, in that it provides good grip on all surfaces except truly dusty floors. I think maybe that the sole on the Stiga Rapid shoes wears out a little faster than the Speed-Grips, mainly on the edges of the sole. However, this really isn't a problem, since it will be time to replace the shoe due to the loss of shock absorption qualities long before you need to worry about the soles. (Most table tennis shoes will lose a lot of their shock absorption after 3 months or so - remember most use thin cushioning to keep the weight down.)
The Stiga Rapid shoes also have the sole extending up the side of the shoe for half an inch or so, which helps stop you from skidding if you accidentally put the edge of your shoe down on the floor first.
Weight and FlexibilityThese shoes are definitely light, but not as flexible as the Stiga Speed-Grip shoes. The Stiga Rapids can easily bend in half around the ball of your foot, but elsewhere they are firmer and more difficult to bend. Good if you prefer a stiffer sole.
DurabilityDurability is not a problem here. The uppers are well-stitched leather and fabric, and the rubber sole lasts pretty well too. The only problem you might encounter is if you tend to drag the toes of your feet when moving around the court. I used to do this a lot, and this caused the rubber soling to part company with the leather uppers at the spot where I drag my right foot. It didn't really affect the usability of the shoe, but since I didn't want to risk the split widening, I superglued the gap and the problem was solved. By the time I bought my second pair of Stiga Rapids, I had corrected my footwork and the problem did not recur. So it probably says more about me than the shoe!
Value for MoneyAt about $45 US for a pair of Stiga Rapid ping-pong shoes, it is pretty good value for money overall. If you are looking for a quality table tennis shoe that will last well, but don't want to spend a fortune, then these fit the bill.
ConclusionAnother good shoe from Stiga. A little firmer and heavier than the Stiga Speed-Grip, but also with more cushioning and comfort.
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Game 13, Vs. Orlando: Spurs 106-97 (Record 12-1) RAGE: +3
We've just dialed it to 11, amigos. How long is this thing gonna go? We'll discuss that in a minute. A couple things first.
I saw this website where it ranks NBA players based on their basic stats (points, rebounds, assists, etc) and assigns each stat a physical characteristic on an alien-like body. Head size represents shots taken, with the width representing field goal percentage. The narrower the head, the worse you shoot. Leg length represents total rebounds. Arm length is blocks. Hand size is steals. Eye size is assists and eye width is assist to turnover ratio, with narrowness being good and width being bad. Dwight Howard's eyes stretch literally wider than his head. Mouth size represents technicals, so Pops Mensah-Bonsu had a mouth bigger than his entire body.
It seems silly at first, but eventually you start to get it and it becomes kind of addictive. I'm just glad other body parts weren't involved, because I'd hate to think what they would use to rank injuries when it came to Greg Oden's alien avatar.
And what physical characteristic would you use to measure clutch scoring? You see where I'm going with this, right? Anyway, it begins here, so go nuts with this thing.
Also, I was messing around on basketball-reference.com. Did you know Manu's 14th among active players in career PER and 32nd all time? Well he is. And the Spurs have the second, eighth and ninth players all time in Win Shares per minute.
Before the jump, since the three pointer is such a big part of our offense now and played a major role in the win, I thought why not remember one of the most famous three pointers in Spurs history?
Let's see Dwight Howard do that. (via DIEWITODJproductions)
Alright, the game. In the words of Joey Russo, "Whoa!"
The Spurs offense is officially legit, kids. This isn't a fluke, an anomaly, a blip or a hot streak. What we're seeing is the real deal. This IS the 2010-2011 San Antonio Spurs. This IS how they're going to play all year. Barring injury, IT'S NOT GOING TO CHANGE. Whether the folks at ESPN notice or not, the Spurs are gonna be raining buckets all year long, and it's gonna be sweet.
Orlando came into the game allowing a league-best 90.3 points and the Spurs torched them for 106. They did this in a regulation, 48-minute game in which they only had three offensive boards, just 11 fast break points, 10 off Magic turnovers and 23 free throw attempts. They shot a perfectly ordinary 49.4% from the floor.
Does not compute, right?
Well, 12-of-19 three pointers is your pick to click. Again, as I said before, the reason the Spurs shoot so well from three, besides having the shooters, is that they have the five necessary ingredients you need in the modern NBA.
1. The drive and kick guys, with Manu and Tony.
2. A post guy who can draw doubles and pass effectively from them in Tim.
3. Shooters who aren't selfish and are willing to swing the ball for better shots. All our guys do this, to various degrees. Some do it to a fault.
4. A big who can stretch the floor, forcing reluctant fours to guard him out there and opening lanes for the aforementioned drive and kick guys. Pretty much why Rocket isn't working at a Subway somewhere.
5. If all else fails, a perimeter guy who can create his own three point shot off the dribble, which we have in Manu.
The Spurs are the one of two teams that has all five ingredients, with the Lakers being the other. Pau Gasol is their post guy, Lamar Odom is the shooting big and Kobe, obviously, can pull up and fire from anywhere. I don't think they rotate it as well as we do, and some of their guys aren't as pure shooters as our guys are (like Ron Artest and Matt Barnes), but they have more guys who can make 'em.
The Celtics lack that shooting big. The Madge don't pass it too well and Vince Carter isn't particularly good at driving and kicking or shooting off the dribble. Miami doesn't have a post guy or a big who can shoot. OKC doesn't have a post guy. Dallas doesn't have a post guy or anyone who can create his own. Utah just flat out lacks the shooters.
Like Manu said, they're probably not going to shoot 44% as a team from three the whole season. Bonner won't shoot it 69%, RJ won't finish 46% and even The Philandering Frenchman will clank a couple when it's all said and done. The numbers aren't important. What matters is that they've got the formula, the necessary ingredients and the talent to do it.
Eventually people will sell out and taking the three from them come hell or high water. When that happens it will be up to the Big Three to have their way in the lane and for RJ, Rocket and Hill to pump fake and drive for lay-ups and floaters. If they "play the right way," it is virtually impossible for them to not get a high percentage shot virtually every time down the floor. They're like the Philadelphia Eagles of the NBA with all these weapons, but without that whole messy ex-con dog murderer fella.
With Tony and Manu playing at such a high level -- the best back court in the NBA rank 9th and 11th in PER, respectively -- it seems to me you'd have to catch the role players on a real bad night to beat the Spurs these days. If RJ doesn't get you, Bonner does. If Rocket doesn't have it going, Hill finds his stroke. Or Neal. Or somebody like Blair comes up with a double-double and gets the team a bunch of second chances. It's always something. The team can afford a bad quarter (like Manu's atrocious third) or half from one of their stars because others step up.
And then there's Timmy on the other end to hold things together. 26 points by Howard might not sound like a great night defensively from Duncan (especially considering he only had four rebounds), but Howard took 16 shots to get it, which is four more than he averages per game and the second highest total of his season. We never doubled him, which hurt their three point game, and Timmeh also eliminated their other guys from finishing at the rim. Practically all of Orlando's non-Howard points came on jumpers.
The Spurs certainly didn't blow Orlando's doors off, and they weren't demonstrably better in any one area. They made three more threes, which could be attributed to luck. The eight extra free throws and seven fewer turnovers however weren't luck. That's the residue of us having more guys who can get to the line than they do and having more active defenders. Both Manu and Tony created turnovers from Jameer Nelson at the end to turn him into the goat of the game, which delighted me because he's a punk. Who the hell does he think he is popping Gino like that and standing over him? He got his just desserts.
Overall I wasn't too impressed by Orlando. They're talented but gimmicky. Howard is so big and wide he just bounces people off of him and the refs let him get away with it as long as he's not hacking away with his arms. Hardly anyone on the team can dribble and they like to trip people and throw sneaky elbows. I liked 'em a lot more when they had Hedo. I don't have a good feeling about them at all. I'm actually starting to like Chicago more and more.
The announcers said the game was a possible Finals preview, but honestly I think Orlando has even less of a chance of making it than we do. They've got Vince Carter for crying out loud. I actually like their bench a lot but Vinsanity and Q-Rich are dogs and will undermine them, while just about any decent point can kick Nelson's ass. Tony certainly did.
I think the most impressive thing about the Spurs run so far that has been overlooked is the way they've brought back their chameleon playing style, effortlessly mimicking whatever their opponents do, and beating them at their own game. They outgunned Indiana and out-shot the Suns and Magic. They had more energy in the second half than the youthful Thunder despite being on a SEGABABA. They played aggressive gambling defensive teams like Charlotte, the Clips and the Sixers and get more steals and fast breaks. They ran the Bulls off the floor in the third quarter and out-rebounded the rugged Jazz. The way the season's going Blair will get 25 boards against K-Love tomorrow and Timmeh will outscore Beasley 40-35.
It's just crazy impressive stuff, and entertaining as all hell, and really it all started out of nowhere, first at Phoenix with RJ hitting all those fourth quarter threes and then in a home against the beat up Rockets where we were down four with less than a minute to go. We won two games we wouldn't have last year and like that, a spark ignited. Again, I'm asking, how long does it go?
And I'm thinking silly things I shouldn't be thinking.
But so are you.
Your Three Stars:
3) Matt Bonner. With apologies to Timmeh, anytime Rocket shoots 100 % from downtown and leads the team in rebounds, he's gotta crack three stars. Now let's see Beast and Leg out-muscle Minny's bigs.
2) Tony Parker. Consistent all game, finished with 24 and 10, and made both of his threes, which kinda makes me nervous. His PER, assist rate, and shooting percentage are all at career-highs right now. Tony's just playing wicked awesome.
1) Manu Ginobili. Too generous for a guy who went 0-of-5 in the third quarter with three turnovers, but I think he got fouled on a layup there and I'm positive Rashard Lewis bothered him on that dunk attempt. No way Gino blows that unless he got hit. He was still brilliant in the other three quarters, especially the fourth, and his step-back three gave the team a lead they would never relinquish. His nine assists and six boards were both season highs and the way he's adjusted to all of the team's big men on the P&Rs and P&Ps has really made that the bread and butter off the offense.
Up Next: Wednesday, @ Minnesota (4-11). The T-Pups are second in the league in rebounding, 25th in assists and 30th in points allowed. By all rights we should have a laugher, but we seem to have tricky games with these guys up there for whatever reason. They have an intimidating front line with Love, Beasley and the rejuvenated Darko, but their guards STINK. I'm excited about the Love-Blair match-up and I hope Pop lets it happen, with some time for Tiago too.


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NFL Blacksmithing: How Super Bowl Winners Craft Their Receiving Weapons
What kind of receiving corps wins a Super Bowl? Is it better to have veterans or a mix of young players? Homegrown talent or free agents? Scott Kacsmar examines all 47 Super Bowl champs and, among other things, finds that dominant WRs are often a deterrent to team success.
Captain Comeback Week 13: Colts, Steelers Rally to Build Familiar AFC Race
Captain Comeback Scott Kacsmar shares tweets, records and has a "Todd Bowles Movement" in this monster edition highlighted by the clutch wins for annual AFC powerhouses Pittsburgh and Indianapolis.
Captain Comeback: Eli Manning Out-Clutches Tony Romo In Dallas
Scott Kacsmar has sobering news for Dallas fans: Eli Manning now boasts as many comebacks and game-winning drives in Cowboys Stadium as Tony Romo (three). Also: clutch wins again for Stafford, Luck; more close losses for Newton and Rivers. Who says clutch history doesn't repeat itself?
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The Christmas Room
Posted 10-14-2008 at 01:25 PM by TooShort4
So I have this spare room in my basement that is completely trashed due to flooding and storms and such. Me and my one friend are both obsessed with Christmas, and go all out on it every year. So we decided to turn this spare room into a Christmas room. We just started it yesterday, and the only thing we got done is a table setup and a 6foot tree setup. We are buying tons of lights and decorations, and we are going to have a coffee maker,microwave,fridge, tv/dvd player[for christmas movies!] and a radio down there. It is going to be amazing to sit down there in this Christmas filled room when its blizzarding out and sipping on some coffee listening to christmas music. The only lights that will be used to light the room is going to be christmas lights on the walls and ceiling, and surrounding the floor. I will post pictures when were finished!
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Hey all! The 49ers and Cardinals get a little prime time action to themselves this week as they meet up on Monday Night Football. The NFC West has tightened up considerably this year, so this has quickly become a fairly huge matchup. Thus far, home teams have run the table in NFC West contests, so it would seem like the first team to grab a road game will have a sizable leg up. I think you know who I am rooting for on Monday!
This should be a good game given the improvements from the Cardinals defense. It seems like the NFC West is really embracing the importance of defense, and building from there. It doesn't make for the greatest scoring shows, but I enjoy defensive battles in the NFL, and the NFC West brings it each week.
Feel free to fire off any questions you have, and hopefully we can have some solid discussion the rest of this week.


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NBA 2k14 next gen graphics video.
I know I'm not the only one on here who loves the 2k franchise, and this one looks like it could certainly be the best yet. My god are those graphics good! While I may still need to decide between Microsoft or Sony (very strongly leaning toward PS4 at the moment), there's no doubt this will be one of the first games added to my collection regardless of which console I opt for. Here's to hoping the off-season provides us with a fun roster to play with.


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Jesse McCartney Attends A Pre-Grammy Awards Party!
Jesse McCartney might be hard at work on brand new music, and gearing up for the release of his new album, but that didn't stop him from attending a pre-Grammy Awards party on January 25, 2014. The party was held in Beverly Hills, California and a ton of artists showed up and walked the red carpet to pose for photos.
Jesse sported a white suit jacket for the event. Are you loving his look? Take the poll below to share your thoughts!
Jesse recently revealed that he would love to record a duet with Ariana Grande! Fingers crossed that that happens soon!


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For the first time ever, wind energy installations in developing countries this year, more than 22,000 megawatts, will outpace those in industrialized countries. China is a big reason why, but India, Mexico and other developing countries are also seeing healthy jumps in wind power production.
"The notion that wind power is only for rich countries has been proven wrong," said Steve Sawyer, secretary general of the Global Wind Energy Council, speaking at a GreenSolutions panel in Cancun.
According to GreenBiz.com, this upsurge is a direct result of developing countries putting strong clean energy policies in place, in marked contrast from the United States. A few examples:
• India has introduced a new tax on coal consumption, with the revenues expected to be used for a new green investment bank.
• Korea is dedicating the majority of its fiscal stimulus to environmentally-related infrastruture and industrial initiatives.
• China's seven prioritized industries all have strong links to low-carbon models and is expected soon to launch a pilot carbon trading system.
Case in point - a new wind farm deal posted on OnGreen.com originates from Malaysia. The business model will entail a 100MW wind farm which will generate electricity that will later connect to a local grid system. The electricity supplied is sold to the local utility company using the feed-in-tariff scheme provided by the local government.
So where does the United States in all of this? At the bottom of the heap. Climate policy gridlock in Washington has thrown cold water on the industry. Wind energy installations this year will be half of those in 2009, when a record 10,000 megawatts was installed.
Read more about the deal: http://www.ongreen.com/deal-marketplace/100mw-wind-farm-kudat-malaysia
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text: Kids at Windsor Park Elementary made a public statement on Tuesday about how they feel about recycling.Students and teachers unveiled a newly repainted recycling dumpster early Tuesday morning. Mayor Nelda Martinez led the ribbon cutting ceremony.Kids also learned about the importance of recycling from the City's recycling mascot, Kirby the Robot."It really puts a face on the importance of what we are doing," said Dr. Kimberly Bissell of Windsor Park. "It's important for all of us, for Corpus Christi and abroad."Teachers and students at the school said they just want to do their part to keep the community clean.


text: Registrar - Northeast Methodist Hospital (PRN - As Needed) Parallon San Antonio, TX 7/21/2014 Save Job Sign in Now Email Print Report Apply Now Job Description Parallon pioneered the modern-day concept of healthcare shared services more than 12 years ago, perfecting revenue cycle management best practices and customizable technologies for the industry's largest healthcare provider in 700 facilities and 1000 physician practices. Today, our team of more than 13,000 revenue cycle professionals applies unmatched expertise, scale and proven processes daily to improve financial performance and long-term sustainability at facilities nationwide. Interviews patients or their representatives, and enters accurate information onto appropriate forms and into the computer system. Collects appropriate co-payments, and obtains signatures and escorts patients to destination if required. DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:• Interview patients at workstation or at bedside to obtain all necessary account information. Bed-side registration performed utilizing carts/computers on wheels• Ensure charts are completed and accurate• Verify all insurance and obtain pre-certification/authorization• Calculate and collect patient liable amounts• Ensure that all necessary signatures are obtained for treatments• Answer any questions and explains policies clearly• Process patient charts according to paperwork flow needs and established productivity standards• Welcome patient and family members in a professional manner. Contact the nursing staff for emergency medical needs and answer patient and visitor questions• Interview incoming patients, his/her relatives, or other responsible individuals to obtain identifying and biographical information with insurance and financial information• Assign I-plans accurately and research Patient Visit History to comply with the Medicare 72 hour rule• Other duties as assigned Required Job Qualifications include: • Must be able to work a flexible shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays**• Must demonstrate proficiency in basic computer skills for data entry; typing skills required• Must possess effective professional interpersonal skills able to communicate effectively on the phone, in person and in writing with patients, patient's parents, visitors, employees and providers.• Demonstrated history of excellent service skills as exhibited by courtesy, cooperative spirit and tact when interacting with employees, patients and visitors.• Able to work as a member of a team.• Able to perform more than one work related task simultaneously.• Able to sit for long periods of time, stand, lift up to 25 pounds, use a keyboard, headset, reach, and perform fine motor tasks such as writing and filing• Must perform basic mathematic calculations, balance and reconcile figures• •Must be punctual and dependable with a willingness to learn new tasks and incorporate them into daily routine.• 1-year experience in a health care setting or position as receptionist or cashier with high volume personal contact with the public is highly desirable.• Able to attend two weeks paid training Monday- Friday, 8-5pm approximately• Must have reliable transportation* ** PRN Registrar with minimum requirement to work 40 hours per schedule (schedules are 4 week periods), 4 holidays per year, and 6 weekends on call per year Parallon is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), Minority/Female/Veteran/Disabled, offering a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, and competitive compensation. Lack of information can delay the application process, and therefore applicants should be thorough in completing the online application. Job Requirements Job Snapshot Employment Type Per Diem Job Type Health Care Education Not Specified Experience Not Specified Manages Others Not Specified Industry Healthcare - Health Services Required Travel Not Specified Job ID 08949-88445 Apply Now Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Network


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Welcome to the MAC
We are an Aikido dojo (school) in Chicago's North Center neighborhood. Aikido is a modern Japanese martial art which focuses on blending with an attack in order to neutralize it. Instead of strength, strikes, and force, Aikido emphasizes movement, technique, and balance. Our active membership includes men and women from all walks of life, ages 6 to over 70. As a new member, you will pair with many experienced Aikidoists, guaranteeing a dynamic and varied approach to learning this dynamic and varied martial art. The benefits of practicing Aikido go far beyond mere self-defense. We invite you to come see for yourself!
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Now Presenting: Those Not Wearing Black and Gold, Fall 2010 Edition
Everyone knows you can't judge the success of a draft until the players, you know, actually play. But, that doesn't stop hundreds of people from slapping a letter grade on the past weekend's activities. Fans want answers, so the media gives it to them. What the talking heads should be doing is looking at the 2007 draft and seeing how that turned out. (Yea, I'll do if for you later and I'll get my buddy at Back to Foulke to do the same for the Pats.)
So what does the draft tell us other than who is going where? It tells us what a coaching staff and front office think of their team's personnel. When the Steelers take a linebacker in rounds 2, 4 and 5 they are sending a message, actually more like screaming it, that they aren't happy with their depth at the position. With that in mind lets take a look at which veterans on the current roster aren't likely to be back because of what took place this past week.
Offensive Line: With the selection of Maurkice Pouncey in round 1 the Steelers have started remaking the line. With the addition of an undrafted free agent today the team has 14 lineman on the roster, including two long snappers.* Obviously one of those guys goes. If the team carries nine it means Doug Legursky and either Tony Hills or newly-signed Jonathan Scott is gone. Fifth round pick Chris Scott is probably headed for the practice squad. Trai Essex and Willie Colon may be in their last season with the club.
*I don't understand why every fringe NFL lineman doesn't spend all his free time practicing long snaps. While it certainly is an important role for every team, it is not a difficult skill. There is NO reason teams should allocate a roster spot solely to this. If I ever have a kid who projects to be over six feet tall, I'll have him long snapping in the backyard every afternoon. Is there an easier way to half a million bucks?
Wide Receiver: Third round draft pick Emmanuel Sanders and free agent signees Antwaan Randle-El and Arnaz Battle mean theLimas Sweed era in Pittsburgh was a brief one. Battle's special teams versatility gives him the edge unless Sweed has a big training camp.
Secondary: William Gay was horrible last year. It's telling that he will be best-known for this. Thanks for coming. Anthony Madison's Steelers days are over as well. Deshea Townshend wasn't resigned and Bryant McFadden was re-acquired from AZ. It's time for Ryan Mundy, Keenan Lewis and Joe Burnett to step up. Fifth round pick Crezdon Butler is probably headed to the practice squad.
Linebacker: Clearly the organization is worried about it's depth at this position. Drafting three linebackers and resigning Larry Foote means Patrick Bailey and Andre Frazier are done. Keyaron Fox is in his last season.
Oher guys that might surprise you but aren't likey to be back include Nick Eason, Chris Hoke, Mewelde Moore and Stefan Logan. Only 53 spots. Unfortunately for most of these guys they have cashed their last NFL paycheck.
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We have put together the answers to the questions we are most commonly asked. This is not an exhaustive list, so if you have a question or query that is not detailed here, please contact us, and we will be happy to answer these for you.
You can call us on 01225 874222, or use the contact form. We hope you find these questions helpful.
About us
Do you really send cows? reveal
No we don't physically send cows from the UK anymore, although we were founded when a group of farmers did originally send cows from the UK to Africa - hence our name! Then in 1996, there was a ban on importing European animals into Africa, so we began sourcing our animals locally. This also supports local markets, and reduces transport costs and journey times.
I know someone in Africa who needs livestock. How can they apply to your organisation for help? reveal
They will need to apply to their local Send a Cow office in Africa. Our country offices can only help community groups (not individuals) who are poor by local standards, who would benefit from our package of livestock and other assistance, and who fulfil various other criteria. If you are interested in applying, please call us for details of the relevant country office.
How does the pass-on system work? reveal
All farmers we work with undertake to pass on a gift. This is either the first female offspring of their gift animal to a family in their community group, or another group working with Send a Cow. Or if they receive gifts such as beehives, they pass on money from the first harvest of honey they sell. Farmers also pass on the skills they learn, such as sustainable farming techniques, to their neighbours. So our work goes on multiplying.
What do you mean when you say you have a Christian heritage? reveal
Send a Cow is deeply committed to helping others, regardless of their religion, putting their needs before our own and creating a more just and balanced world.
When our founding farmers sent the first cows to Africa they did so as a practical way of expressing their Christian faith and this heritage lives on. We are proud that some of our founding farmers are still working with us today, helping families in Africa, farmer to farmer.
Their knowledge and experience has proved invaluable, helping us grow into a practical, innovative charity - helping families in Africa to work their way out of poverty for good.
Our work
What do you mean by "organic" or "sustainable" farming? reveal
We train farmers in natural farming methods that meet the needs of present-day farmers without damaging the potential of the land for future generations. This involves integrating livestock and crops, so they are mutually beneficial. Techniques include: using manure to make compost and enrich soil; and making pesticides from animals' urine. For more information, please look at our Natural Gardening leaflet.
Why do you give livestock, and not just crops and training? reveal
Livestock eat grass and farm by-products that cannot be digested by people and convert them into milk, meat, and eggs. Dairy products in particular are a very effective way of restoring malnourished people to health, fast. Furthermore, animal manure is an excellent natural way to enrich the soil, so farmers can grow much higher yields of crops and vegetables. By keeping animals as well as growing crops, farmers spread their risks. They use their animals as a type of 'savings bank', selling a calf when a need such as a medical bill arises. Read our Blessing Not A Burden leaflet for more information.
Don't animals, especially goats, destroy crops and cause erosion? reveal
No, the farmers that we work with are trained how to manage their animals to have the most benefit to them and a minimal impact on the surrounding countryside. We do this by giving all the families we work with thorough training in how to manage their animals, and we check they have built suitable shelters before we place any animals. Generally, animals are stall fed. This means the animal is not allowed to roam freely, but is kept in a roomy shelter and has food brought to it. This also means that farmers can easily collect their animals' manure to enrich their soil. Some animals may be grazed, but under close supervision.
Aren't cows bad for the environment? reveal
No, we believe that if cows are part of a small-scale, mixed crop and livestock farming system they can enable people to live in harmony with their environment. Using manure to enrich the soil means that farmers do not have to use chemical fertilisers, which can be damaging. Recent research indicated that our programmes absorb more carbon than they emit.
How can poor people feed and water their animals? reveal
We only donate larger animals to families with enough land to grow fodder. We provide training in how to grow fodder, and check there is enough growing before we provide a large animal. We also check they have a good water supply, and teach water harvesting techniques too. Families without enough land for cows will receive more suitable animals, such as goats or poultry. Read our Blessing Not A Burden leaflet for more information.
Can volunteers really make a difference? reveal
Definitely. You have skills, contacts, time and knowledge that can really help us. Volunteers encourage people in their community to support our work and fundraise for us. Through volunteers we reach more potential supporters, which means we can help more families work their way out of poverty for good.
Last year, we estimate that volunteers gave over 16,000 hours of their time to Send a Cow, saving us the equivalent salaries of around £170,000. They directly raised over £150,000 and told thousands of people about Send a Cow's work.
I'm working full time. Can I still volunteer? reveal
Yes. We fully recognise that our volunteers may also have family, work and church commitments. We encourage volunteers to be realistic and honest about how much time they can give. Our roles are flexible and can fit around your existing commitments.
If you do decide that you don't have time to volunteer for us on a regular basis please consider doing a one-off fundraising event. There are lots of ideas in the fundraising section of our website.
I would like to volunteer. Who do I contact? reveal
Please contact Carolyn Aitken for an informal discussion. Carolyn can be contacted on 01225 871 912 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Can I claim expenses? reveal
Yes. Send a Cow volunteers can claim for out-of-pocket expenses on the provision of receipts. We just ask that you keep them to a reasonable level and that you get prior approval from the Volunteer Manager for any significant expenditure in line with our expenses policy.
What training do you provide? reveal
We can provide all volunteers with written information about our work. We are happy to give advice by phone and email and encourage you to meet with other volunteers in your area. We can also provide resources such as posters, leaflets and collecting boxes.
All Ambassadors attend a two day training course to help them prepare for giving talks about Send a Cow's work. The course includes learning more about our work in Africa, presentation skills, resources available and how you can encourage people to support us. We encourage all Ambassadors to attend an annual training weekend in May to keep their knowledge up to date.
Can I tell you if I think something needs to change? reveal
Please do! We value the time and energy you give, and want to listen to you and learn from you. If you feel you would like to change roles or would like to stop volunteering please let us know.
Can I volunteer overseas? reveal
Send a Cow is not able to offer volunteering opportunities in Africa. However, many of our volunteers have been on a study tour to our projects and would be happy to visit your group to tell you about the people they met and what they learnt. Volunteers fund their own study tours.
I do not live in the UK. Can I volunteer for Send a Cow? reveal
Unfortunately we cannot offer volunteer roles to those who live outside of the UK. The key to our volunteer programme is the level of support that we provide through Head Office and our regional teams. Practical constraints mean that we are unable to give overseas residents the support that is necessary to make volunteering effective and rewarding.
We do however have many overseas supporters who donate through our website and organise fundraising events for us. If you live overseas we would encourage you to use our online resources for schools, churches and fundraising events.
I'm under 18 years old can I volunteer for Send a Cow? reveal
If you are under the age of 18 years old, we would encourage you to fundraise for us through your school, college, church or community group. There are lots of resources available on our website.
Family Friend
Why does Send a Cow offer Family Friend? reveal
We want to give our supporters the chance to find out more about the real difference that their donations make. Send a Cow always works in a planned, long term way, building relationships with communities, providing support and training as well as livestock. We appreciate supporters who are able support our work in the long-term and we believe you deserve something in return for that commitment. We think the best way to thank you is to give you a genuine insight into our work and the families we help. Family Friend supporters get the chance to get behind the scenes of our projects and see how our work impacts the lives of a typical family. It's a powerful and unique opportunity.
How did you select this family? reveal
We asked our Send a Cow colleagues in each country to select a community group containing recently joined families. They selected a suitable group, and then asked the group itself to nominate a family to represent them. The group nominated a family that agreed to share personal details with UK supporters, represented the group and the work that they were doing.
How much of my money actually goes to the project? reveal
If you give £10 a month, £7.50 will be spent on development work in the country you are supporting. The remainder is re-invested in finding new supporters, raising more money and providing you updates on how your money is spent.
If you gift aid your donations, we will receive an additional £2.80 per month, making your donation go even further!
All Family Friend donors receive updates on the family's journey out of poverty. We care about keeping supporters up to date with the amazing difference their support is making. One of the reasons Family Friend supporters donate to us is that they can see they are actually changing lives with their support.
Where possible, we send you updates by email (except for two six monthly updates, containing lots of extra information) or postcard to keep our costs low. If you prefer not to receive updates, you are still welcome to direct your donation to Uganda, Rwanda or Ethiopia.
Will the family receive special treatment? reveal
Not directly. One of our core principles is valuing all people equally so it's important that we don't show favouritism to certain families. Working with groups is a really important aspect of Send a Cow's approach, to ensure that whole communities benefit.
The representative family will receive more visits than some other families in their community in order for us to collect updates. As a result, they may get additional advice when they are visited by Send a Cow staff. They will not receive additional funding or other benefits. For this reason, we ask that you don't send gifts for the family.
Family Friend donations are shared amongst communities. Send a Cow works alongside communities of farmers to provide training and livestock, and asks families to form groups and work together for everyone's benefit. Our experience shows it is more effective to support groups than to give money directly to one family.
Is this like child sponsorship? Would I be able to visit the family? Can I write to them? reveal
Send a Cow has chosen one family in each of the three countries (Uganda, Rwanda and Ethiopia) to be a window on their community and country. Through Family Friend, you will follow their journey out of poverty, finding out about their achievements and about the challenges they face.
It is possible to send messages of hope and support to the family and their group at certain points during the year. These are greatly appreciated and are sometimes mentioned in the updates you receive. We don't encourage direct personal correspondence or visits to families because this would increase our costs and distract attention from our vital training programmes.
I can't afford £10 a month, can I still join Family Friend? reveal
Family Friend supporters receive a lot of updates and information about the family. We need to ask supporters for a minimum of £10 a month to ensure we can provide interesting updates and still have sufficient funds to carry out high quality development work.
We welcome all donations. So if you can't manage £10 a month, you can still support Send a Cow in other ways such as buying gifts from our catalogue or giving a smaller amount each month. You will receive our supporter magazine Lifeline, twice a year so you can keep up to date about how your money is being spent and see the real impact your support is having on all the families/communities we work with.
Can I upgrade my current donation? reveal
Absolutely, that would be fantastic. Please call us on 01225 874222.
I already give £10 a month; will I automatically be switched over? reveal
You won't automatically be switched over. We decided not to in case some supporters prefer not to be part of Family Friend. However, we would be very happy to transfer you on to a Family Friend project. You can choose to direct your donation to Uganda, Rwanda or Ethiopia.
Does my money really go on the gift I have chosen? reveal
All the gifts in this catalogue are regularly provided by Send a Cow. Proceeds from these gifts, less the cost of producing the catalogue, are spent on our livestock and training programmes in Africa.
To make best use of your donations, we give livestock and training according to need, taking into account local conditions and the wishes of the recipients where possible.
We guarantee to use your donation in the most effective way to help farmers throughout the seven countries in which we work.
Can I send in a donation by cheque? reveal
Yes of course - cheques need to be made payable to 'Send a Cow' and sent to our address at The Old Estate Yard, Newton St Loe, Bath, BA2 9BR. We also accept postal orders and international cheques.
Can I find out more about the family who will get livestock paid for by my donation? reveal
Unfortunately not. If we were to match donations to gifts it would significantly increase administration costs, so less of your donation would go to the families you want to help. However, Send a Cow does keep in contact with all the families we help through our African offices. All beneficiaries get regular visits from extension workers and other staff.
We will send you news of the number of people that we've been able to help thanks to Send a Cow gifts, along with some case studies of families that have benefited. You can hear even more news from Send a Cow by signing up to our email newsletter.
You can also consider becoming a Family Friend. By giving at least £10 a month, you will be able to be part of the journey out of poverty with a family in urgent need. We'll keep you updated on the amazing effect that regular giving has on a representative family by sending you regular updates on how they are progressing – both the highs and the lows. Find out more here.
How much do you spend on administration costs? What percentage of my donation goes to recipients? reveal
We spend only 1p in every pound on administration. We then spend another 25pence on raising the next pound.
However, with Christmas gifts, none of your money goes on administration. After the costs of producing materials, all your money goes directly to our work in Africa.
You can find out more about how we spend your money in our Annual Review.
How do you price your gifts? reveal
Our costs don't just cover the animal – they cover the whole Send a Cow 'package'. That includes training, low-cost vet services, and regular visits by extension workers to give the beneficiaries advice and check that their livestock is doing well.
To make a real impact on a family's life we always buy good quality animals (usually pure breeds or pure breed crosses). Unfortunately there is often a shortage of good quality animals, resulting in high prices. Our staff are knowledgeable, and ensure that we get the best value for our money. Good quality animals produce much higher yields of milk or eggs etc – up to 10 litres more milk a day, and six times as many eggs as other animals. Their offspring are also of a superior quality and fetch more money at market – the offspring of meat goats, for instance, are much heavier than their local counterparts.
I would like to buy a 'farmyard', as featured in your gift catalogue. Who will get it? reveal
We don't give a whole farmyard to any single beneficiary. The farmyard gift is a symbolic one – it's designed to show what £2,000 can do for several poor families. If you donate a symbolic farmyard, we spend your donation on gifts for families in the various countries where we work.
We can't give you details of all those individuals who receive your gift. But we will send you a photo of a farming family who've recently been helped by Send a Cow, along with the story of how their lives have changed.
Can I visit my recipient / group? reveal
To identify which group or community your donation would help would significantly increase administration costs, so less of your donation would go to the families you want to help. Our staff in Africa wouldn't have the time or the resources to manage such a trip – it would distract from the work they do with the poor families we are working with. However, Send a Cow does keep in contact with all the families we help through our African offices. All beneficiaries get regular visits from extension workers and other staff.
We will send you news of the number of people that we've been able to help thanks to Send a Cow gifts, along with some case studies of families that have benefited. You can hear even more news from Send a Cow by signing up to our email newsletter.
You can also consider becoming a Family Friend. By giving at least £10 a month, you will be able to be part of the journey out of poverty with a family in urgent need. We'll keep you updated on the amazing effect that regular giving has on an example family by sending you regular updates on how they are progressing – both the highs and the lows. Find out more here.
Gift Aid
Who is eligible for Gift Aid? reveal
For a donation to quality for Gift Aid, you must be a UK taxpayer. You must pay enough income tax or capital gains tax to at least equal the amount of tax Send a Cow will claim on your donations made in that tax year. The tax year runs from 6 April; to the following 5 April. This means that if you have given a donation of £100, you will need to have paid £25 tax.
Which donations are NOT eligible for Gift Aid? reveal
The Inland Revenue does not allow us to reclaim Gift Aid on your donation if you told us that the donation was on behalf of someone else or a group of people.
- You can only make a Gift Aid declaration on your own donation
- You cannot make a Gift Aid declaration on behalf of someone else, even if they are themselves a UK taxpayer
- The only way around this is to ask each person to complete a declaration on the amount they have donated. We can supply collection envelopes, which do make provision for Gift Aid
Can I cancel my Gift Aid Declaration? reveal
If you wish, you can cancel your declaration at any time. Please let us know if you no longer pay sufficient tax to cover the tax that we reclaim. The cancellation will take effect from the time we receive your letter.
What happens if I am no longer eligible to give Gift Aid, or my status changes? reveal
If your circumstances change and you no longer want to give Gift Aid, please let us know.
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A few minutes earlier, I had gone to catch a few minutes of Ron Angle's finance committee hearing. I had no intention of staying very long, and was only there to show off my new toy - a digital camera. A reader suggested I should get pictures of council members, so I thought I'd give it a try.
Who knows? Maybe I could nail one of 'em picking his nose!
As we waited for the meeting to start, I took about thirty pictures of door knobs and empty chairs. I'm pretty sure I impressed the hell out of everyone because they were all smiling and complimenting me.
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That was County Exec. Stoffa's way of letting me know I'm probably a genius.
As we all sat and cracked jokes, it soon became apparent that Angle was a no show. The bastard blew us off! Either that, or he's still stuck in Jellystone Park.
After waiting fifteen minutes (the college professor rule), Stoffa said, "Let's get out of here." And we all marched out. That's when John Conklin, Stoffa's amiable Director of Administration, told me he had some emails he'd like me to see about the touchscreen and lever voting machines. I went upstairs with him. But to get those emails, I'd have to sit through a Stoffa press conference.
So I walked into John Stoffa's office, and all these photographers were already waiting. Their cameras were a lot bigger than mine. They also dress like they're going on a frickin' safari. I have to remember that.
"Are you waiting for Channel 69," a reporter asked Stoffa.
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Within a minute, nattily attired Walt was there, looking suitably serious. He was just a little surprised to see a blogger at an official press conference, but didn't spit on me or anything.
"Good day," he gravely nodded as he somberly walked by.
Who the hell says, "Good day?"
Following Walt was a very pretty Channel 69 reporter. She conveniently sat on the couch right next to me. It was very apparent that she wanted me, especially when she saw my camera. But I denied her. I'm a blogger.
Walt and Stoffa sat next to each other, nimbly handling questions from both The Express Times and Morning Call. That vapid Channel 69 reporter asked nothing. She just eyed me hungrily. I ignored her and decided to get a good picture of Stoffa and Garvin together, looking real serious. There was a little superman statue between them, and I thought I'd get that in the shot, too. I whipped out my little camera, lined up my shot, and ... my goddamn batteries died on me! Too many doorknob shots.
Print reporters had a myriad of intelligent questions about Advanced Voting Solutions (no, they don't seem very advanced), Elections Commissioner Harry VanSickle (not VanWinkle), and lever machines (they each weigh 880 pounds, according to Stoffa).
But if I do say so myself, and I do, I had the question of the day.
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Today's papers will tell you all about the return of the lever machines, Old Faithful. But in my mind, the big story from yesterday's press conference is Stoffa's admitted association with Superman.
Did you ever notice that Superman and council prez Wayne Grube are never in the same room together??
I'm pretty sure this is the last press conference I'll ever be permitted to attend.


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My mom (not real mom but more of my metal head bad ass tattooed adoptive kind of mother) and i went Halloween shopping which for us is like Christmas. It only happens once a year and all the cool witchy and halloween stuff is out on sale!
we started with walmart and bought some Baby clothes for the new born son of one of the band members from Dimmu Borgir (long story mom is friends with them) so we got that and other stuff for her tattoo shop!
Then we went to other places like hallmark, pier one, ross and michaels for other stuff
The day was just awesome lol
She got sooo much cool stuff and i got myself a Halloween cup and a zombie stuff animal that i named boogy boo <3
I love being that kid that actually enjoys Halloween more then a time of candy and dressing up<3