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- Dardenelle
- February 04, 2013 - 10:44
The people who comment on this site make me sick. This man works! He isn't out being a lazy good for nothing burden to society like all those kids you see with three and four youngsters (Who did that to themselves by the way, you can't say its not their fault three times!), walking around half dressed smoking cigarettes and living off of my tax dollars. I rarely see someone who deserves my tax dollars, other than seniors and disabled people. But this is a man who surely deserves some help and is too proud to get it. God bless him for being a worker and for sticking it out by himself all of this time. I wish I could help you in the way of accommodations or homecare but I live on the other side of the province. Good luck Mr Hodder.
- Nancy
- February 04, 2013 - 10:23
Disgusting comments by Keyboard Warriors. A Keyboard Warrior is someone who sits in front of their computer looking for opportunities to blast people in order to satisfy some pathetic need to make themselves feel better. This man reminds me of my Pop, he was always the worker, building boats. My Nan did all the cooking in the family. He's been thrown into a situation where he is all alone, living in a house with strangers, working a labour job at the age of 67! I wish I could just hug him and make things better. My god, how many other people out there are in similar situations? It breaks my heart.
- Mary
- February 04, 2013 - 09:47
I am so ashamed sometimes of negative people and their comments. It's no doubt that Mr. Hodder still grieves for his dear friend & companion Rosemary."Bread cast on the water comes back to you.The good deed you do today may benefit you or someone you love at the least expected time.If you never see the deed again at least you will have made the world a better place. After all, isn't that what life is all about." Unless you know this man's circumstances please do not be too quick to judge!! Some peoples minds are like concrete, thoroughly mixed up and permanently set. Think positively sometimes and try to picture yourself in this man's situation. Life can change for anyone in a blink through no fault of their own. I pray life will improve for you soon Mr. Hodder.
- Ginger
- February 04, 2013 - 09:34
@ GRANT........even you my love, could use a little help....check your spelling!!!
- Watcher
- February 04, 2013 - 09:28
I can sympathize with the rent issue, but not the lack of independence. Might be time to look into an old age home.
- John
- February 04, 2013 - 09:25
I sympathize with that man. I receive $1400.00 a month OAS and CPP. In order to afford a place to live I had to move outside St. John's. I have a nice appartment for $750.00 a month...After I pay utilities and food and a couple of bills there is not much left for social activities. It is very discouraging that Governments dont do more for seniors who have worked all their lives and paid taxes and helped others any way they could. Remember, young people, someday you will be seniors. So, make sure NOW that better arrangements are made for your senior years.
- Sheri
- February 04, 2013 - 09:24
People really need to stop and think before they begin to mouth off here! This man works-he is prob more willing to learn, than some lazy ass people who I witness on a daily basis, who can't even seem to get dressed to run to a store,and think its ok or cute to wear pj bottoms! GROSS!!!(( Then we wonder why so many cases of bedbugs are popping up...HULLLO))!!!....give this guy a break-he is alone and just starting over...with help, I'm sure and I hope he makes out just fine!!!
- Sad Situations...
- February 04, 2013 - 09:15
Just this weekend past, I visited with my parents who are 60 and 59..very young still ! While there, I observed my Mother having to, on a daily basis...lay my Fathers meds out for him to take(prob 12 pills) and my father said...If your Mother wasn't around, I wouldn't know what was what!...now, its not because my Father is lazy or inept...he worked hard all his life, and darn hard-most times 2 jobs! But I agree with what another person here commented on by saying-they are back in the days when the woman did the "taking care of Family" routine-although, she worked and still works as well...basically it was always done for him....as was the cooking and cleaning! I am sure this gentleman was in this same era--and that is just the way it was! I know, god forbid-if something happened to my Mom now, my Dad would be lost when it comes to the cooking and cleaning...but it would only take someone, such as Family or friends to help him along until he was used to it.. And felt comfortable with it...maybe that's all this poor guy needs..give him a break guys, we were all raised different and still need a helping hand from time to time you know!
- Herb Morrison
- February 04, 2013 - 09:08
The last sentence of my earlier post should read: À little compassion please
- saelcove
- February 04, 2013 - 09:06
Can not cook do not know how to use a stove at 67 years old. I believe he is looking for a baby sitter
- Herb Morrison
- February 04, 2013 - 08:53
The fact that Mr. Hodder can't cook for himself comes as no surprise to me. It is a well-known fact that when people of Mr. Hodder's generation were younger, that tasks such as cooking , cleaning,and washing clothes were considered to be "women's work." It was part of the culture "back in the day." Furthermore, if Mr. Hodder is recieving OAS and working part-times, even if he is ableto obtain housing from NLHC, his rent will be high. This is based on my own experience with NLHC when I worked our rent was raised. h I hasten to add that during our 15 years living in an NLHC unit, my family and I had no serious issues to complain about. Finally, I would like to pose a question to those who have chosen to utilize Mr. Hodder's plight in order to unleash yet another unjustified and uncalled for barrage of dispairaging remarks against someone who is struggling, essentially "kicking someone when he is down. My question being, what sort of `rush`do you people get from engaging in what I would consider to be unethical behaviour. Frankly, your remarks make me wanna puke. A little complease please.
- grant
- February 04, 2013 - 08:48
My mother had two legs amputated at the hips. she cooked all her meals for her and visitors. she made her bed, did light house work, got in and out of shower, to independent to ask for help. she always found a way to do things. here is a healthy guy who cant cook craft dinner. we have to many of those around, looking for hand-outs. Kick him out on the street.
- Eileen
- February 04, 2013 - 08:43
Why are we so down on seniors? CPP and Old age is not enough to live on. We will pay for an apt for a 16 year old with no dependants and look after the girls out having their babies. Why aren't we keeping our priorities straight and look after the people who have worked all their lives.
- what
- February 04, 2013 - 08:41
Is he getting a pension from working? If yes that''s a pension, CPP, OAS and he is working. If he can't live on that, either he is wasting money or we will be seeing a lot more than this. Re the stove, it looks like he is a man that grew up being taken care of. As usual we don't have enough details. When the media publicizes these stories, they risk making him look bad. Now he has to work with the guys who will tease him that he can't take care of himself. 67 is not old!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please more detail.
- Jack
- February 04, 2013 - 08:18
The only way the Newfoundland and Labrador Government will address affordable housing issues for seniors, disabled persons, and low income families is that Newfoundland and Labrador Housing start building more and more affordable housing instead of relying on property managing companies with a terrible reputation like Martek. About Martek, last week, this company wrongfully evicted over 30 tenants, mainly low income residents through Newfoundland and Labrador Housing.
- Happily Retired
- February 04, 2013 - 08:08
Yeah, everybody. Now that he's down, let's put the boots to him. What's going on in this province? Are we so miserable that it offends us to see anybody who's down and out getting some help. He wasn't asking you to come in and cook for him. He was just describing his plight, probably because he was being probed by the writer. Come on, folks, let's show some common courtesy.
- Judy
- February 04, 2013 - 07:50
If this man is over sixty-five, he must also be receiving Old Age Security. It's stated that the Fire Department has been called in multiple times. Heavens, anyone can stand by the stove and keep an eye on the burners and turn them down if need be. I know people on Welfare or receiving OAS, and most of them certainly find money for cigarettes, and then get food from Food Banks.
- cooker
- February 04, 2013 - 07:40
I also sympathize for this fella but in our society today too many people expect to be looked after. Im sorry if your this guys age and cant cook a meal for yourself( most basic if survival) then somethings wrong.
- February 04, 2013 - 07:13
One time, there were loads of good boarding houses in St John's where single men could live in a warm house and come home from a hard days work to a half decent meal. I knew several ladies who took in boarders and they treated their boarders like family. Is it not possible to find these anymore? Sounds like an ideal situation for this man. Hope he finds something soon. Having to turn to NLH is demoralizing and seems to create more problems than in solves.
- flexxa
- February 04, 2013 - 06:51
...while i sympathize with his plight broadcasting that you "...can't cook?" Calling the fire department when you get near a stove - come on - I got 10 year olds at home who can get a warm meal for themselves if needed. What's next - needs a maid cause he'll roll "total the vacuum" - I hope the wife doesn't read this!


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President Barack Obama's emphatic gay-rights advocacy in his inaugural address thrilled many activists. Yet almost immediately came the questions and exhortations as to what steps should be taken next.
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CLEVELAND - This presidential Inauguration Day, which this year falls on the Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday, could be called a case of bookends on the same shelf.
On one end of the shelf is the celebration of the life and legacy of the great civil rightists, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. On the other end is President Barak Obama, a present-day historical figure, also recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize.
As President Obama took the oath of office for a second presidential term, my mind raced back to the summer of 1963, to Dr. King's "I Have A Dream" speech. Both men delivered their words in Washington, DC nearly 50 years apart.
As the world watched that hot summer day in 1963 when King spoke on promises written in documents, but not kept, few could have dreamed there would be a black president of the United States. With King and the entire civil rights movement pushing to guarantee the voting rights for blacks and other minorities in much of the country, the thought of a black man accepting the oath of office in the highest political position in the land seemed as far away as another solar system.
However, through the push for equality, the Voting Rights and Civil Rights Acts of the mid-1960s became fact. It was then the arc of time began to change and the seeds of an open society began to grow.
President Obama is an outgrowth of that change. The 1963 moment of Martin Luther King speaking in front of the Lincoln Memorial is tied to the 2013 inaugural speech of President Obama speaking in front of the U.S. Capitol.
On Monday, we not only observe a president taking the oath of office for a second term in White House, but we also celebrate the concept of American democracy. On the platform with the president were members of both political parties, celebrating this country and this process of choosing leaders.
On Inaugural Day, we set aside politics, albeit if for a day, to celebrate the nation itself and the themes of democracy and freedom. They were themes voiced by King that helped turn America into a better nation. Fifty years ago, King spoke of "the people," referencing the "we the people" written in American documents. Fifty years later, President Obama voiced those same ideas, aware of the giant steps this nation has made in protecting the rights of all Americans, regardless of their races, genders, ethnicities, backgrounds and sexual preferences.
When Barack Obama raised his right hand, placing his left hand, on the Bibles used by Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King, and took the oath, he became part of a long line of change that is still being drawn. President Obama stood in the light of presidency, itself, drawing from the inspiration and actions of Lincoln, who freed American slaves through the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863 -- 150 years ago -- through Martin Luther King's "Dream" speech of 1963 -- 50 years ago -- to this Inauguration Day 2013.
Throughout all events, there is the phrase gleaned from the American documents: "We the people." That phrase is the backbone of this country. It is what this nation is all about. When President Obama accepted the oath of office to lead this country for another four years, he was part of a long line of historical events that were based on governance "of the people, by the people, and for the people."
That is what this nation is all about. It has been a long journey to get to that point, which continues to unfold, but that fact is the bedrock of this nation. Inauguration Day and Martin Luther King Day share this time and space. It is appropriate.
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President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama on Monday emerged twice from their limousine to respond to wildly cheering crowds along the inaugural parade route from Capitol Hill to the White House.
It was altogether a more intimate affair than four years ago. Just a party of untold hundred thousands, chilling in the nation's backyard. President Barack Obama's inauguration Monday brought out a festive crowd.
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Results from the Richmond Fed's latest survey of Fifth District agricultural banks indicated diminishing weakness in credit lending conditions during the second quarter of 2008. Bankers reported that demand for farm loans contracted, but at a somewhat slower pace than in the previous month. In addition, contacts generally noted that loan repayment rates were virtually unchanged in the second quarter, and requests for loan renewals or extensions moved into negative territory. Moreover, agricultural lenders reported that farm loan availability lessened, and collateral requirements tightened from first quarter levels. Reports also indicated that interest rates eased for feeder cattle loans but generally increased for other categories. Turning to farmland values, second quarter land prices were little changed from the previous quarter and year-ago levels.
The demand for farm loans remained weak in the second quarter, though the pullback in demand was less pronounced than in the first quarter. Lenders attributed the softness in loan demand to unrelenting drought conditions throughout the District which negatively impacted crop development and crop yields. Furthermore, lenders continued to express concern about escalating production costs and the continued volatility in commodity prices.
A contact in North Carolina said that soil moisture deteriorated as the growing season progressed which reduced yields for early maturing grain. He also noted that crop input costs continued to rise. Similarly, a North Carolina banker told us that farmers in that area were very nervous as fuel, fertilizer and other input costs increased. Both contacts from North and South Carolina indicated that the current crop prices had generally offset the majority of the increase for the 2008 season but noted that the effect on 2009 profit levels remained to be seen. Furthermore, an analyst in West Virginia reported that area farmers were very concerned about the cost of fuel, and the necessary products for operation. He also mentioned that cattle prices had dropped off somewhat since the first of the year.
Looking forward, respondents expected farm loan volumes to contract at a slightly quicker pace in the second quarter of 2008, led by further weakness in the demand for farm machinery. The reading for farm machinery loans moved down eighteen points to −12. The expected demand for dairy loans declined six points to −14. In other categories, the reading for feeder cattle loans fell five points to end at −13, while the reading for operating loans lost six points to 0. In contrast, the forward looking index of anticipated demand for crop storage loans turned positive, adding fourteen points to 6.
Interest rates for agricultural loans were mixed during the second quarter. Compared to first quarter levels, rates for intermediate-term loans increased 33 basis points and rates for long-term real estate loans moved up 13 basis points. In other categories, interest rates for operating loans inched up 6 basis points, while interest rates for feeder cattle dropped 19 basis points.
In the second quarter, 71 percent of lenders reported that they had actively sought new farm loans, up a tad from last quarter's reading of 69 percent. In addition, the funds availability index declined nineteen points to 6.
During the second quarter, the quality of agricultural credit weakened. The index for loan repayment rates remained in negative territory virtually unchanged at −12. Meanwhile the reading for loan renewals turned negative, losing twelve points to end at −6. In contrast, the index of collateral requirements increased sixteen points to finish at 41.
The market value of good farmland averaged $3,503 per acre in the second quarter, 1.8 percent lower than the first quarter reading, and 2.7 percent below the mark from a year earlier. Looking forward, bankers anticipated slower growth in farmland prices during the third quarter of 2008; the index of expected land values fell thirteen points to 0.
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Appliance retailer Sears, Roebuck and Co. announced that comparable domestic store revenues decreased 3.0 percent for the 5 weeks ended Jan. 1, 2005.
Total domestic store revenues were U.S. $3.84 billion for the 5-week period in December 2004, down 2.4 percent compared with the 5 weeks ended Jan. 3, 2004.
"Relatively strong sales at the end of the holiday shopping season were insufficient to offset a slow start to the month," said Sears Chairman and CEO Alan J. Lacy. "Most categories in apparel and the home group had sales declines. Sears' online business and gift card sales reported solid growth."
Specialty retail store revenues were up in the low-single digit range, led by Orchard Supply, Sears Hardware, and The Great Indoors, Sears said.
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During the past four years, Busch has put more than 1,000
aircraft owners through his renowned "Savvy Owner Seminar" that
teaches them how to get better aircraft maintenance and spend much
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report reduced maintenance bills, and improved dispatch
Despite those positive results, Busch admits his approach does
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Botswana was once a darling of investors on the African continent. Long loved for its placidity and its diamonds, the world's largest producer of the gem is now on the map of resource-hungry Brics for another resource: coal.
India's JSW Energy on Wednesday agreed to acquire Canadian mining company CIC Energy for US$414m (C$422 mn), adding Botswana – where CIC is developing a major coal field, as its second African coal asset. The 43 per cent premium JSW is prepared to pay, according to Wednesday's proposed offer of C$7.42 per share, reveals how the growing appetite of Indian energy consumption is reaching far corners of the world.
BP marked a return to the deep water today – in Africa.
Seven months after its accident in the deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico, the UK oil group announced it has made a significant discovery in the deepwater West Nile Delta area in Egypt.
The Hodoa discovery – Hodoa means 'horseshoe' – is located in the West Mediterranean Deepwater, some 80km northwest of Alexandria. The WMDW-7 well was drilled to a depth of 6350m and is the first Oligocene Deep Water discovery in the West Nile Delta area.
There have already been some noises off between the UK government and the green energy industry over the green investment bank, the government's proposed investment vehicle for funding clean energy projects. Apart from anything, many in the sector simply don't think the £1bn promised by Chris Huhne, the energy secretary, is enough.
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When Chris Huhne, the UK energy secretary, announced last month that he was cancelling public funding for the Severn barrage – the massive tidal power project which was due to provide around 5 per cent of the UK's electricity needs – it initially looked like the project was dead in the water.
But the government had left itself some wriggle room. As Sylvia Pfeifer reported at the time (italics mine):
Mr Huhne also confirmed there would be no state funding for the Severn tidal power project, saying the government did not see "a strategic case at this time for public funding".
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- US group gives nuclear details to China – FT
- Petrobras could leave Ecuador – FT
- Hess extends Bakken footprint with $1bn deal – Rigzone
- Kinder Morgan plans $1.5bn IPO – FT
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- China group's Cuba oil deal – FT
- Record seen for Chinese coal imports – NY Times Green blog
- Coal demand shifts M&A focus to US – FT
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- National Grid to buy from first US offshore wind farm – Reuters
- Blackstone's Dynegy flop set to embolden activists – FT
- Santos strengthens presence in North West Australia – Argus
- Montara spill may lead Australia to strip PTTEP of licences – Bloomberg
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So, it turns out this whole Jamie-Lynn Sigler and Jerry Ferrara thing is actually happening. Now I know what you're thinking, "Of course, they are. You reported it." True, but fun fact: I don't believe a single word I write. To put things in perspective, I'm 100% convinced Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's children are rentals, Britney Spears is a figment of my imagination and Kim Kardashian is two beanbag chairs glued together – with a mustache.
Jamie-Lynn Sigler & Turtle is really happening
and by top 5 i mean…FIRST!
Great now this fat fuck is going to be dating celebrities now!
-you know how when one women do they all have to do it too!
She is my favorite. Just saw her on milllionaire personals site """" W e a l t h y D a t e r . c o m"""""" last week. I am wondering what kind of relationship she is looking for on that site.Is she single again now?
life imitates art or art imitates life?
I think he's pretty cute.
nice spam lindary…
He seems cool enough. She could do a lot worse, she could be dating Adrian Grenier from the show, who's a far cry from his vinny chase character. When his name came up to play the vincent character, they had to hunt Adrian down on a beach in mexico where he was learning spanish!?! Yea, that's exactly what I do when I go down to mexico. He then originally passed on the project because, "I'm not interested in doing television". The producers were like, "It's not really like TV, it's HBO, it'll be like the Sopranos……" to which he replied, "What's the Sopranos?" I'm guessing that's why Adrian always wears long bangs…….. to cover up the big "L" that's obviously emblazoned on his forehead…….
Wheres the funny writer??? :(
so… not one of chuck's then ?
[take a long breath]
…and continue…
so where's joss when one needs him ?
we heard fox are f*****ing his new series around
…just like last time]
so sad… dollhouse ?
sounds like everything that's going on
maybe that's why they're reticent
[what [is] wrong with [you] people ? ? ?
What does she see in that short, fat, ugly spic?
Good for Jerry if so. Besides Jamie-Lynn is already divorced (from her manager) and has a tendency to puff up.
They could be good together. Rock on.
I'm sure this FAT-FACE is a LOSER extraordinary, folks!!
Arms crossed. Not holding hands. I call bullshit.
I love to see a fat guy score. But he's too good for her. Between her manager & NFL player exes, that undercarriage is WRECKED.
Dude, you're misinformed! Kim K is FOUR beanbag chairs glued together!
BTW Jamie & Turtle WHO? Oh, that pair of turtleheads. Gotcha.
PS Pray for Amy!
She couldn't look more impressed at being out on a date with the Turtlehead. If there was a hole nearby, I think she'd crawl into it.
Who freaking cares if he has a few extra pounds on him. It's not like he is ginormous. I think it's good to see jamie lynn isn't a stuck up hollywood hoe that is as superficial as all the other ones. I remember her being a few extra pounds over weight when starting on the sopranos and then she sort of blossomed into a bombshell. It's good to see Jerry getting some hot tang action, guy probably deserves it.
Turtle should be put down like a rabid dog. No way a loser like that should be famous
The Superficial writes:"To put things in perspective, I'm 100% convinced Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's children are rentals, Britney Spears is a figment of my imagination and Kim Kardashian is two beanbag chairs
glued together – with a mustache."
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It's to bad she didn't stay paralyzed from the waist down when she had lymes disease. She would have been so sexy in a sporty little wheelchair. The world needs more paraplegic hotties.
Last week I saw a film..I believe it was a horror film..then I noticed you called and I…Jizzed in my pants!
Who is this guy?
Calm down haters. Actually I think its cool that shes dating an average looking guy. I think they will end up together for a while. He would be an idiot to let her go. In the past I seen them both being interviewed and they both seem cool & down to earth. Entourage is hot now, Sopranos is over, and if she wants to be in his spotlight then let it be.
jews…they never cease to amaze me.
Thats the beauty of Entourage, anyone can get layed. LOL
Still, if that pudgy fucker can nab Meadow Soprano, I've got hope.
wow – this urchin is definitely in the bottom 5% of ugliest people in this country, and she's dating him?!
Who cares if she is angry at him a few extra pounds. It's not like he's ginormous. I think it's good to see Jamie Lynn as a stuck up Hollywood hoe that all people are not as superficial. I remember a few extra pounds over his weight being on the Sopranos starts and then it blossomed into such a blast. It's good Jerry is getting some hot tang action, maybe it's worth seeing the boy.


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It's time for another MFTWSC sketch! This sketch had lots of wide open space. I decided to play with the Die-namics Up, Up & Away. These balloons are so much fun!
I used a fun print from Echo Park's Sweet Day collection. The print reminded me of the patterns that I often see on balloons. As the pattern is quite busy, I decided not to stamp the Inspired By Up, Up & Away image on top. I did however use the sentiments from that set.
I stamped both sentiments on flags created with the Fishtail Flags STAX Die-namics dies. I used the Simply Scallops Small die for the scallops.
I used X-Press It, Hot Fudge and Orange Fizz for card stock. The patterned paper is all from Echo Park's Sweet Day collection. I finished off the card with some Buttercream Twine.
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Recently by Eric Peters: The Master Culture
When buying a new car, it's usually smart to let the salesman do the talking. Whatever you do, never tell him:
That you really like the car
Ideally, let him think you need to be convinced. But whatever happens, don't gush about the car. If you do, it's like revealing your hand in card game before your opponent antes up. If the salesman knows you're in love, he knows you've lost your most important edge. He knows your feelings are starting to over-rule your thinking and that it probably won't take much convincing to get you to sign the paperwork. Sidestep leading questions asking how much you like the car and redirect the back-and-forth to the price of the car. Don't discuss its looks – and even better, discuss the virtues of competitors' cars. Your overall goal should be to convey the impression that while you're interested, you're not committed to this particular car – or even this particular brand (or dealership). This puts the onus on the salesman to try to convince you – and if you're not responding on an emotional level, he'll be forced to try to sway you on rational, logic grounds – such as the deal he can make you.
If you worry about becoming too obviously emotional, do your haggling remotely – via the Internet ( send offers via email) or enlist your poker-faced spouse to do the talking.
How much you can afford to spend
Keep that card close to your chest. It's ok to discuss a range – but don't be overly specific. Never tell him exactly what you are looking to spend before you've even begun discussing the particular car you're interested (let alone haggled over the price of that particular car).
Once the salesman knows your price point, he will try to steer you toward cars that cost about that much. But never less. On the other hand, if the dealer isn't sure what you can afford or want to spend, he may be more inclined to show you some better deals.
Act poor. Or at least, act cheap.
What you are currently driving
Even if you don't plan to trade, avoid discussing (or even letting him see) whatever it is you're driving right now. Reason? The type of car you drive will give away information about you – and information is, as they say, power. If he sees you drive up in a high-dollar car, he will assume you're a big fish – and try to hook you accordingly. And the type of car you drive will also convey information about the type of car you're probably looking for. A sporty car, for instance, will convey that you're an enthusiast driver – and the salesman will probably try to appeal to you on an emotional level. The bottom line is it does you no good to give the salesman anything to profile you by. Let him guess.
And keep him guessing.
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- 68 years old
- Date of birth: May 22, 1944
- Date of passing: Jan 3, 2013
|Let the memory of Cam be with us forever
This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Cam Vallee, 68, born on May 22, 1944 and passed away on January 3, 2013. We will remember him forever.
"Miss you Cam
"Came across this site and thought I'd share. They can be contacted at:
Cam Vallee & Linda Winters-Vallee
Delta, BC V4C3A6
"Happy Birthday, Cam. Forever missed. Give Linda a hug for me."
"Happy Birthday Cam. Hope you and Linda are dancing all around heaven. Miss you greatly."
"Ah, he was a friend, we did a search on the net because we did not here from him in a while.
My best to all of his family..
He was also a Patriot in and for this Country, he seemed to care.
"To our past and present "Angel Cam" You are missed so terribly much Cam and are thought of often! You were one of the greatest friends I have ever had the opportunity to know and I respected you very much! I know you are happy now being with your sweet and charming bride..you two were meant for each other! We will never forget you and you and Linda will always be in our hearts!! RIP my friends!"
"I still can't believe you are gone. Miss you so much. I hope you are dancing with your beautiful bride Linda.
I have missed your wise contribution to our group and wonder often what you are thinking about all the BS that's going on now.
Love you My Friend"
"Miss you dear friend."
"In memory of your passing and in honor of your loved ones..."
"I hope you have a happy birthday wherever you are. You are greatly missed by all. Hugs Ruth"
"Beloved Cam:
Hope you are very Happy and Celebrating your Birthday beside Jesus.
Surely, I Miss you, even I didn't know you!
Much LOVE, Light, Prayers
"Remembering you. Remembering your birthday today. Love and light to your family and friends..."
"I remember when I first heard of Cam's passing I was on Care 2. Cam would answer any question I had even though he didn't know me. We were Care 2 Friends and he probably never really knew how many people on Care 2 appreciated his comments to them. Miss you Cam and you are most likely spirit guides for many now. God Bless You, Lots of Hugs, Bernadette"
"I didn't really know Cam but I respected that he spoke from his convictions, no matter whether the majority agreed with him or not, and I will miss his contributions to Care2. I wish his loved ones peace and joy in the future. Cam has now gone to another plane where he continues his journey. The sadness is for those who will miss him here, but for Cam, a new adventure begins. ."
I have not left you.
I am simply enjoying the next stage of my life so please, do not cry.
Rejoice in the fact that I am happy, remember that I will always smile because one day we shall meet again."
"I want to thank all of you for leaving a tribute to Cam on the site. His friends and family will appreciate knowing how many lives he touched. Cam and I were friends from the first days he joined Care2 and though we rarely agreed on politics, we found many other areas of agreement. We wrote many letters to each other, and shared many private sorrows and joys of life."
"I will miss our political discussions and debates. We seldom agreed on issues,but he always treated everyone with respect. One fine gentleman.."
"" To Cam, a friend I never met ", my condolences to your family and friends ... until we do meet, rest in peace my friend ..."
"My sincerest condolences to Cam's family and friends. It truly saddened me when I heard the news. Our northern neighbor, was a very wonderful, at times humorous, respectful man with a heart of gold. I met him on Care2 in 2008, and his presence on Care2 will be sorely missed. I'm sure his soul is now reunited with Linda."
"Thank you for your honesty, integrity, activism and wit Cam. You care so much that you share without hesitation. You will be present with us at Care2 in spirit. Condolences to your friends and family. RIP Cam."
"Rest well my friend. You are happy now , in a much better place and back in the arms of the one you love."
"I knew Cam was a Canadian but didn't know how close he actually lived to me. He provoked interesting discussions on Care2 and I had no idea that he was sick. I have family members who died of cancer and others who are fighting cancer, so I am acutely aware of the loss it inflicts."
"Farewell my friend you're leaving
It's time for you to go
Your friendship was a blessing
And I will miss you so
You brightened up my days
You brought so much happiness
With your kind and loving ways
You lifted up my spirits
When I was feeling blue
No matter what was happening
You knew just what to do
Now you and I must part
I love you and forever
You will live within my heart."
"Cam Speaks in actions from beyond the grave! i just found out,it was not he which banned me,but it was he which did UN Bann me after first inviting me to his group,Thank You Cam,wish someone would have told while you lived in the flesh& more than one knew. As for others,be careful what you do,Word Does Get Around-even,from beyond the grave!Can's Actions speak loud enough2break the grave!"
"My dear dear friend, so sorry you have left our worldly plane, but know that you are resting in the arms of the Lord. I will miss you terribly."
"I'm very saddened to hear of Cam's passing. He was a kind hearted person who was always eager to make a friend, even with those who had different views. I admire him and and he will be missed. Here's to ya Cam! Be in peace my friend."
"Cam, we will so miss you, Canadian Patriot Friend!
He's back with his Linda..."
"To Cam's family and friends, my sincere condolences. R.I.P Cam..."
"Cam will be sadly missed
The angels will be singing to welcome him
Sorry to hear of his death Blessings for his family"
"I had the honor of conversing with Cam online through the Tea Party Nation website. . .I always appreciated his insight and he was as great Patriot and friend to America and our fight for liberty. May he rest in peace and blessings to his family and friends."
"I knew Cam from Care2. One of his icons was, "Lest We Forget", an allusion to the Holocaust. Cam thought out of the box and lifted many with his compassion and his firm beliefs. I am so shocked and sad to hear that he has passed away, and I had no idea that he was ill. I will miss him so much. RIP, Cam. Thanks for being in our lives."
"Rest in Peace Cam, My thoughts and prayers are with his loved one"
"Sorry to hear of Cam's passing. My condolences to his family."
"Over the years... Cam and I never agreed on anything! He will be missed."
"I am very sorry to hear about Cam death! May God take a very good care of his family."
"I knew Cam from the Care2 site. He was opinionated, witty, and a strong voice for his beliefs. May his journey to be with his wife bring him peace and happiness. My condolences to his family."
"I am sorry to hear of the passing of Cam V. I rarely agreed with him on care2 posts but that is what is so wonderful about democracy, you can agree to disagree. Cam will be missed. Rest in peace, brother."
"Rest in Peace, Cam. My sincere condolences to his family and many, many friends."
""Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones shines down to let us know they are with us."
There are special people, like Cam, in our lives who never leave us-even after they are gone. My heart goes out to his family."
"I didn't know Cam. Judging by the loving tributes he was an extraordinary man. 68 is far too young but we don't make the choice of when, we go when called. I am saddened I didn't get to know him, saddened that often the 'good ones' go too soon. R. I. P."
"I'm very sorry to hear of his death."
"Cam was a very special Canadian/American Patriot!! I have never seen a Canadian who was so passionate about American politics and Thank God he was!! He was the kindest soul to anyone he met and always had a kind word to everyone. I met Cam before the 2008 elections and we had each others backs from then on! I will miss you terribly Cam but you are happy now with Linda...may you both RIP!!"
"Blessings and comfort to those who knew and loved Cam. R.I.P."
"Ivonne,C.We knew Cam the same& in His Way,Cam may well have,regardless,this Right Fighter Lives On,Alive Still,In The "Spirit",Here,Alive,In Fact,With She Who Is His Own,Safe,Warm,Healthy,Wealthy&Wise,Within Cam's Version Of:Wherever.May Cam's Almighty BLESS CamV.,In Shall La. A Yoka Hey! Like a car cam,you drove each of us On,To Better,Quite Something"done only all onlineG,BlessHisFamily."
Saturday January 5, 2013, 1:58 am
Thank you Carol,D.FRIEND,-Perhaps that is why he invited & added me there,though hearing how Pro American he is,it makes me wonder the rest that much more,as it appears,we are on the same Side,R I P Cam,even though knowing you,after your reuniting Celebration with Linda,your no Un stoppable & back already,Fighting The "Good Fight",if there"
"Hi Buddy!! ..I believe in "the after life"..and I know we have gone round in debate on this and the Politics, of my USA & your (our) Canada!..Thankyou for sharing your prosective, your passion,..signing those petitions for our Earth, wildlife & people!....Your presence is still here, as we are still listening!!....You are a blessing, Thankyou!!! Love, Shelly!!"
"Dear Cam,
I shall miss you and hearing your stories about your family and grand children,
you will be missed form you Aussie friend
"Although I don't know Cam but I feel proud that he was a care2 member, who worked for Mother Earth and it's creature. I fully believe that this great soul will be happy for his great contribution in existence. I pray that his next body journey will start from happiness and love. We promise to this soul that we will prepare a beautiful world for him for his next Journey..."
"Thanks for giving me the honour of being your friend, Cam. You were a very special man. R.I.P.
Sincere condolences to all the family."
"Cam has been a friend to many of us in the United States for a long time. I met him on the group Team Sarah, and he moved with us to a small site called America Wants Sarah.(we have since changed the name).Cam was such a polite, sweet person, and he was a force for us in our conservative efforts. We will miss him and never forget him. Bye, Cam & Linda...we love you."
"I never had the pleasure of befriending Cam but I can see from these loving tributes that he was a very caring person. May You Rest In Peace In Heaven Cam. Sending your family Prayers, Love, Light, & Courage to face another day. (I know how I felt after losing my Mom)."
"I wasn't fortunate to know Cam, but I know he is resting in that magical place of peace and light for those so special and loved by many.
May he RIP. Members of Care2 obviously lost someone very special."
"I didn't know him but he will be missed.
Rest In Peace In Heaven Beloved Cam♥
Sending Healing Prayers and much Positive Energy
To Your Beloved Family.
Much Love, Light, Peace, Prayers
"Sincere Condolences to the Cam Vallee family! RIP Cam."
"So sorry to hear Cam passed away, he will be missed by many !"
"I didn't know Cam but still am sad to lose a fellow Care2 member. From what I've been reading, he sounded like a good guy."
"Dear Cam, did I ever tell you how much I respected you? R.I.P. good Patriot..."
"i'm very sorry to hear of Cam's passing. i did not know him, but when a care2 member passes away i think we all feel some sadness, whether we knew him personally or not. my deepest condolences to his family & friends."
"Cam, thank you for inviting me to be a member of the FSM family. I will miss you, your friendship, how you made us all smile. I know you are looking down on us and telling us to carry on, fight the good fight, and never give up. Your spirit will live on Cam. We will never forget, or forget you. I know you are enjoying dancing with your true love once again, this time, forever. RIP"
"You were always such a good friend to me dear Cam. I love you and will miss you so very much. The fact you are now with Linda brings me joy through my tears. May you both keep dancing."
"Cam, you are truly missed. I can't think of anyone else at care2 that I would LOVE to disagree with so much. There is a very large hole now where you used to be.
RIP Cam. Hope you are dancing again with Linda."
"I received a personal email from Cam before the holidays offering me his support and love for all that my husband and I are going through. He was aware of my struggles and understood the problems I'm facing. His words of comfort will remain in my heart forever and I'll miss our chats. His words of wisdom gave me hope for a better tomorrow. May you rest in peace with your beautiful wife."
"aka Dandelion
Cam had mentioned on a C2 thread that he had lost his wife of 20 years So with that knowledge I will smile as the two of you are together once again, hearts now rejoined. Gentle journey Cam, my condolences to his family. He left us on C2 with a smile, changed his avatar to Santa; a reminder to be giving towards one another."
"I am so sad to hear of Cam's passing my heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends."
"My heart aches at the loss of Cam. My sympathy to his family."
"It was a joy to know Cam, he enriched the lives of many and he will be missed. He is reunited with his beloved Linda, rest in God's peace my friends."
"Cam was a wonderful and caring person, he is sorely missed now and will be for a long time to come. RIP."
"There are no words to express the sadness I am feeling today for Cam. He was such a sweetheart and a true friend. I met Cam through his wife Linda and the only blessing in all of this, is that they are now together dancing in the rain to "It's A Wonderful Life" in Heaven. God Bless them both and their beautiful family. A great man!!!!!"
"RIP Cam, I will remember you, even if we never engaged in a discussion. My condolences to his family, friends and acquaintances."
"Although we both lived in Metro Vancouver, we were at opposite ends and never met. How quiet it will be without your political wit on the issues. Now you are reunited with your angel Linda. May you both rest in peace in eachother's arms. Namasté"
"Cam, although we never met in person, I treasured your friendship at Care 2. You were always a gentleman and always funny. Even though you said you did not believe in God, many times your posts spoke different. I will miss you tremendously, you were loved, forever you will be in our hearts and memories! Ivonne Carlson Maldonado"
"Thank you Cam for all the goodtimes we had on Care2, we was not on the same sides but you always showed loved to me and others.
Its time to rest old friend, and sleep late into the day light.
No farewell words were spoken, no time to say goodbye, you were gone before we knew it, and only God knows why."
"Sorry to hear this and sort of in shock. A fellow Canadian who was a good guy and active member in Care2 for some years that I knew him. Outspoken and ready to joust with anyone, which earns my respect all the way. Deep condolences to his family and friends."
"I enjoyed chatting with Cam online. He was an interesting man and I'm very sorry to hear of his death."
"I knew Cam at the Care2 site, for many years. He believed in many things and stayed true to what he believed. For that he deserves our respect and note about his passing to those who knew him at the Care2 community. Cam you will be missed."
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Fingerstyle Guitarist
I was born in Sweden Jan 12, 1997. My dad – a guitarist with Argentinian roots - plays guitar all day long and I love to listen to his music. When I turned 12 I picked up my dad's Yamaha and tried to play by myself. Indeed, playing guitar by myself is so much more fun and I continued to teach myself ...
One day in Aug 2009 I found a video showing Sungha playing the guitar and I felt in love with this kind of guitar music: fingerstyle guitar! This guitarstyle indeed guided my life into another direction! My parents supported my talent and bought me my own instrument. Another Yamaha in shiny black color - like my fathers one – and with a cutaway too ...
I really was happy with it and practised hours and hours every day, always listening and watching the video's of Sungha or other Youtube heros. On Jan 24, 2010 I uploaded my first guitar video on Youtube, only one year after I have started with guitar in general and only three month after my decision: I want to become a professional fingerstyle guitarist !
In early Jan 2011 I received some smart tips from a Youtube friend in Germany and I was able to contact Sungha via his PR manager Dee Kim - just some days before Sungha was playing a gig in Sweden. "If you are going to visit Sungha's gig in Växjö just ask you want to meet him and want to play with him on stage" this German friend was writing in an email and so I did ...
Unbelievable ... unreal ... unexpected ... a dream only ... got an invitation to meet Sungha and his staff and got the chance to play on stage and together with him! This was another fantastic experience! My short one-day-meeting with Sungha again moved my musical life some big steps forward and so it goes. Due to my faily new internet attention in 2011 I was booked for some more gigs. To be the support act for Ulrik Munther was a lot of fun too as well some gigs in my hometown. Thank you folks for your visit personally or for your stay at my side virtually via my Youtube uploads.
In 2012 there is another big experience waiting for me: my first international gig !
On August 26, 2012 I am booked as the support act for Sungha Jung in Blomberg/Germany I look forward to this reunion with him so much! The day before I have got the chance to be on stage with Hansel Pethig ( YT HanzP ) in Lemgo/Germany. We both will celebrate fingerstyle guitar but apart of the gig I love to meet a lot of international friends face to face during these days. I will keep you informed via Youtube and Facebook of course :D.
Update September, 2014:
On July a lot of fun things happened. I was live on the radio P4, TV4 and newspapers.
I played on Stora Torget in Borås as the opening guest of the famous swedish singer Ulrik Munther.
I have arranged 2 songs of him "Tell the world i'm here" and "Soldiers". Actually it was the second time being the opening guest for him.
In october i'm going to play in Germany for the second time! October 4 in Lemgo with Dirk Schelpmeier and in oct 5 in Blomberg with Adam Rafferty.
I'm really looking forward to it and it's going to be amazing to meet everyone.
'm going to tell more when i get back from Germany.
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Canfu pôl piniwn a gomisiynwyd yn ddiweddar gan y BBC fod 64% o'r 1000 o drigolion yng Nghymru a holwyd o blaid rhoi pwerau i amrywio trethi i Lywodraeth Cymru yng Nghymru. Mae crynodeb o'r canlyniadau ar gael ar dudalen newyddion y BBC. Dyma un o'r prif feysydd y mae'r Comisiwn yn ei ystyried.
Ond dim ond un pôl piniwn oedd hwn ac rydym am glywed eich barn chi.
Beth am gael golwg ar rai o'r dadleuon o blaid ac yn erbyn…..
Mae'r rheini sydd yn erbyn datganoli pwerau trethu i Lywodraeth Cymru yn dadlau mai Llywodraeth y DU ddylai wneud penderfyniadau am drethu a gwario ac y byddai cael cyfraddau trethi gwahanol yng Nghymru a Lloegr yn gallu achosi problemau i fusnesau ac unigolion.
Mae'r rhai sydd o blaid yn dadlau y byddai datganoli pwerau trethu yn golygu y gallai Llywodraeth Cymru gynnig y dewis i bleidleiswyr yng Nghymru rhwng lefelau gwahanol o drethiant a gwariant. Petai pobl Cymru am weld mwy yn cael ei wario ar wasanaethau cyhoeddus yng Nghymru ac yn hapus i dalu mwy o dreth i ariannu'r gwariant ychwanegol neu petai'n well ganddynt drethi is ond llai o wariant ar wasanaethau cyhoeddus yna gellir cynnig y dewisiadau hynny wrth ddatganoli'r pwerau, a thrwy hynny wella atebolrwydd ariannol Llywodraeth Cymru.
Felly, beth yw eich barn chi?
Os ydych chi'n cytuno â'r 64 y cant yn y pôl piniwn sy'n credu y dylai pwerau trethu gael eu datganoli i Gymru, ydych chi'n credu y dylai'r pwerau dros yr holl drethi gael eu datganoli neu dim ond rhai? Os rhai yn unig ddylai gael eu datganoli, pa rai a pham?
Os ydych chi'n anghytuno â'r 64 y cant yn yr arolwg, rhowch wybod i ni. Pam nad ydych chi'n credu y dylai pwerau dros drethi gael eu datganoli i Gymru?
Rhowch eich barn.
In principle there is much to be said for a devolved administration having considerable control over the raising and expenditure of revenue in the region served by the devolved administration. In practice there must be reservations as to the ability and capacity of the present Welsh assembly government being able to do so effectively and responsibly. Among the concerns are:
(i) The capacity and knowledge of the present devolved elected members of the administration to discharge this responibility are not self-evident, and of the present civil service to advise on and implement the necessary measures. There have been sufficient inefficiencies, even scandals, in the past decade to give pause for thought
(ii) The evident reluctance of the assembly government to seek independent advice publicly from qualified individuals and even its own advisory boards, a number of which have been disbanded, is regrettable. Greater rather than less publicly scrutiny would be called for.
(iii) An apparent lack of training of elected members is a concern.
(iv) A commitment to cooperation between the British government and devolved administrations is essential for the satisfactory progress of public affairs, which would be even more necessary if greater financial responsibility were devolved. The present state of disfunction on this important level gives cause for concern from both points of view: the public are electors to both parliament and the devolved assembly.
The legitimacy of the Assembly cannot be in any doubt .The failed No Campaign will no doubt disagree and refuse to accept the democratic will of the people of Wales.
What Wales needs now is the ability to have control of raising some of its own funding through taxes and borrowing . It's an entirely logical progression from the last referendum and something that is totally within the ability of the assembly. To make the Assembly accountable is obviously desirable.
I do believe however, that in addition to the current taxes, the Assembly should have the ability to implement unique Wales only taxes. The control of Wales resources in power and water should be devolved to the Assembly to allow the Assembly to develop two new taxes , namely
1. A reservoir Tax based on the water extracted and exported to other parts of the United Kingdom
2. And likewise an energy tax to take advantage of Wales' surplus power generation including wind turbines.
Its important that these Welsh assets should be made to benefit the people of Wales and ensure that Wales doesn't suffer the horrendous legacy of the coal and slate industry whereby the industry only benefitted the wealthy cities
Varying taxation – what does that actually amount to ? The ability to apply a supplementary income tax would seem to be a logical first step. I doubt the Westminster Govt would permit anything more than perhaps two or three pence in the pound as this could affect the total UK money supply and economic activity – changes to taxation could modify domestic and business borrowing decisions. The danger then is that the Westminster Govt might be tempted to reduce the grant to balance the extra tax take. Back to square one – or worse?
This supplementary tax would then I guess be the security on which borrowing could be made for specific projects. What interest rate would be available to the WAG – not the two or so percent that the UK Govt has access to I doubt. The Welsh Govt could of course issue bonds but what interest rate would secure demand and would they be tempted to roll them over and thus run their own deficit ? This is unlikely to be permitted by Westminster as it would directly increase the UK borrowing total and add to the liability of the whole UK population.
Then we come to the idea of total control over the levy and collection of taxes. This I suggest would potentially amount to De Facto independence. Consider what taxes actually do. Well amongst other things the three most important are:
1. They can be used to influence both the overall total and sectors of economic activity within the country.
2. It recycles money previously borrowed (via bond/gilt issue) and spent into circulation by the Government.
3. Most importantly, it validates and establishes demand for the sovereign national currency as the government demands sole payment of taxes in that currency. The public and business are usually complicit in this as they require a universally accepted means of exchange.
Now imagine that the Welsh Govt was able to change or add to the current accepted method of tax payment. The options could be gold (an historical favourite), some other commodity, or dare I say a "Welsh pound". Once you establish your own currency via taxation and take the short step of opening a central bank, you effectively become an independent sovereign nation. Would the Westminster Govt ever permit this; answers on a postcard to………..
The idea of Welsh monetary independence (i.e. its own currency and central bank) has its attractions; just consider the ICB (Independent Commission on Banking) report published last year. The proposal of radical banking and monetary reform was kicked most firmly into touch – reform we urgently need I believe. The real driver of current economic stagnation has been the end of cheap energy, most critically oil. The monetary system that has developed globally is reliant on constant economic growth and it has been cheap energy over the last 100 or so years which made that possible – much of that Welsh coal for the UK and other importing countries! Wales retains a vast potential for energy provision/export and a monetary/banking regime that fosters sustainable development of this potential and is capable of functioning with little or no growth is urgently needed – this of course includes taxation.
Some very interesting comments here. I like Ieuan Evans ideas of controlling Wales resources in power and water – why should we be giving them away particularly at a time when Wales economic GDP is worse than Greece and Romania. I do believe that we will be stronger if we remain as part of the United Kingdom; but I also believe strongly that Wales needs a stronger Government with tax-raising powers, similar to Scotland. Such a stronger Government would than be able to negotiate with Westminster from a more powerful base and be in a better position to re-negotiate the Barnett formula.
It often appears to me that we lack self-confidence as a nation and a greater self-esteem should result from a more powerful Goverment that understands the needs of the people of Wales.
However the points raised by Ralph Griffiths on greater training required for elected members and co-operation between devolved administrations and Westminster are very important. Sensible and wise Governance is essential if our own Welsh Government is to be successful in turning-round the ailing Welsh economy; more powers to our devolved Welsh administration can be a vital stimulus for Wales if our elected members have a strategic plan and understand how to implement it effectively.
It hardly seems fair that while the scottish parliament is set to gain even further powers to vary taxes (and without even having to seek the approval of the scottish people in a referendum) our welsh government has no fiscal powers whatsoever. Even tiny community councils in wales have tax varying powers.
Its high time this wholly unfair situation was addressed, and i hope the silk commission will address this when it makes its recommendations. Why should a welsh government be disadvantaged in this way? It simply cannot be justified on any grounds!
I agree that we as a country should have at the very least variableincome tax levels the same as in Scotland ,we always seem to be an afterthought to the UK government, always left behind and beign paid lip serviceWhy do we put up with it?I hope that the commission recommends tax raising powers to our government,i also hope that the current Welsh government have the courage to accept them.We should as a Nation feel more confident and be prepared to say YES,we can do this.
I agree that some powers over taxation should be devolved to Wales. I am largely in favour of those powers recommended by the Changing Union Partnership in 2012 that Welsh Government should be responsible for raising at least some of the money that it spends to increase accountability and boost economic growth. Currently the National Assembly for Wales receives a block grant from the treasury that the Welsh Government is almost completely free to do with as it likes. This has created a situation where Welsh politicians can argue for spending money in areas without having any responsibility for actually raising that money. That means they have no incentive to promote economic growth and politicians or parties that may wont to argue for less spending and therefore less tax cannot offer this choice to the electorate.
There is also the problem that the current funding system means that the Welsh Government is tied to the policies on the UK Government in England because of the effects of the Barnett formula via consequential funding. Devolving some tax powers would be a step on the road to replacing the Barnett formula with a simple needs based formula as recommended by the Holtham Commission.


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My first attempt at DIY redscaling film. Special thanks to @sibux for the idea- http://www.lomography.com/magazine/tipster/2012/10/18/how-to-make-a-homemade-redscale Next time I'll overexpose it a bit more. Come check out my blog post about it :) - http://www.lomography.com/homes/110isnotdead/blog/88097-diy-redscaling-my-1st-attemptTaken by 110isnotdead with a Minolta X-370 loaded with Kodak 400 Redscale DIY film in Ashland, Ohio, United States. These tags describe this photo: homemade, redscale, and diy. Date: 2012-10-21. Time: Afternoon. This photo can also be found in the album DIY Redscale- 1st Attempt.
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Kieran xx
In yet the latest meeting of Elliott School alumni, Jamie xx takes on a tune from Four Tet's fantastic Pink compilation. On his edit of "Lion," the xx sound architect turns the dancefloor-ready, primeval stomper into a bit of a loner, which due to its fragmented nature may take a few listens to fully sink in. Cutting out the middle man, or rather, the kalimba, Jamie breathes space into the garage-y rhythm, making way for his autumnal synth pads before dipping into a more stable nighttime-groove towards the end.
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