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Wednesday, April 18, 2012
With what we've got
We've been playing: "it'll get better" for a long time. We saved aggressively for Scott's tuition. We slammed the bank account doors shut when I quit my job. For years, it feels like we've been doing with out, saying now, and just biding our time until "it gets better." While we are now starting to breathe a sigh of relief financially with me being in a steady, secure, and supportive job, a new reality is hitting us.
Financial security doesn't mean financial freedom.
Our parents appear to be financially comfortable. Both sets have relatively comparatively large houses (4 bedrooms, attached garages, air conditioning), with new (and planned) upgrades from granite counter tops to bamboo flooring. They travel as much as they would like. Their cars are in good condition, even if they aren't exactly new. For much of our life, we have enjoyed freeloading off of their financial fortune, and have always expected we would have a life much the same... once it got started.
And now, being at the precipice of "adulthood," we are realizing a very important lesson. It takes time and effort to get to that financial situation. What we don't remember are the years our parents worked to save money for down payments on homes; when they crossed their fingers, stuck out their tongue, and held their breath, hoping their car would still start; when they sacrificed trips to Europe, fancy dinners out and designer clothing in order to provide us with food and shelter.
With two incomes looming on the future, we could be in the position to take exotic trips, buy fancy clothes (or comic books), and go out every weekend. Or, we could be in the position to purchase a house, trade in our two rust buckets for one reliable, practical car, and start saving for our children's future. But unless we start buying (and winning) lottery tickets, we can't have it all.
While we feel like we've been depriving ourselves for these last few years, we took a moment to look around this last weekend. For so long, we've been focusing on what we've been missing out on, what we feel we deserve. But it was obvious - we have a lot for which we should be thankful. We spent our Saturday traipsing across the city, donating our excess goods to charity, purchasing our new patio set with the last of our wedding money, and eating out at our favourite restaurant before spending the evening playing with our niece. Sure, weekends like these are few and far between (well not the free babysitting part), but we have no reason to complain.
The big house? The car that doesn't squeak at every stop sign, corner or crack in the road? The trip across the big ocean? Those things will come. And when we've had to work hard to get them, we'll appreciate them all the more. For now, we're going to be happy with what we've got, because when it comes down to it, we do have a lot.
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I totally get this. We're kind of in the same boat and sometimes I get down when I think, I wish we had this or I wish we had that - and then I have to do what you do, step back and appreciate what we DO have and that the other things will come if we work at it. Isn't adulthood fun? Sigh. :)ReplyDelete
This is so true!! Young adults today don't realize that you don't get to be where your parents are in your 20's or even in your 30's. It takes time and effort and WORK and saving money to get to that point of financial freedom!ReplyDelete
And what I've learned (look at me acting all wise and old lol) is to enjoy every single stage of your life. Because soon enough, your kids will be grown and you and your husband will be alone in your big house with all that money and wish for those times when it was tougher and our little ones were still running around. Or those times when you had to be creative with date night because you didn't have enough money to spend on dinner and a movie.
AMEN! I wish everyone took on this point of view. I don't have much, but I have everything I need, and for that I am grateful. :)ReplyDelete
I know where you're at. I'm on the earlier side of this. Only I grew up pretty rough. I had what I needed, but I've wound up in a different place than I was as a kid/teen. I'm exceedingly grateful for my surplus, but I also need to get back to where I can subsist happily on what I have. I feel like I'm constantly on the cusp of change without falling into the ravine. Hubs and I may be planning reckless for this summer, but I think we're both ready to dive in.ReplyDelete


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There are a number of different reasons why your show might be denied. These reasons include:
It's no big deal if other episodes might be considered with no prejudice.
I have some clarifications and questions:
1)I work this subtittled version as English when I don't see the option for xxxxxx with English subtitles. Perhaps u might consider widening the range of choices concerning that specific sort of content info, while u grow to go global.Language wise, it could be helpful to warn newcomers that some venues accept ONLY English spoken films. When I have English spoken films, I hope I could apply again for channels that have rejected my Portuguese content.
2) I'm considering the possibility of making my blip.tv page the official web page to publish my films. But I did have a technical problem with the file your showing, precisely at minute 2:24 there is a white plastic clap board that simply disappeared from the film. In the version shown at dailymotion (url: dalymotion.com/users/cinema-noir) although the image looks less steady, the white clap board is still there! How could we try solving this? Should I replace the uploaded master file?
I'll wait for this to be solved before I upload any other of my films to the site. As I look forward to bulding a partnership with a friendly video hosting group such as yours, I want u to akcnowledge that, in spite of my international experience, my Production Inc is a small Rio de Janeiro based company and that each step forward takes us a lot og effort.
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Sorry for necro-ing this, but I've got a question related to this topic. If a request is denied because, say, our production values are too low, is it possible to appeal this denial after improving production values (or other issues)?
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10 U.S. Code § 2413 - Cooperative agreements
(a) The Secretary, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, may enter into cooperative agreements with eligible entities to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
(b) Under any such cooperative agreement, the eligible entity shall agree to sponsor programs to furnish procurement technical assistance to business entities and the Secretary shall agree to defray not more than 65 percent of the eligible entity's cost of furnishing such assistance under such programs, except that—
(1) in the case of a program sponsored by such an entity that provides services solely in a distressed area, the Secretary may agree to furnish more than 65 percent, but not more than 75 percent, of such cost with respect to such program; and
(c) In entering into cooperative agreements under subsection (a), the Secretary shall assure that at least one procurement technical assistance program is carried out in each Department of Defense contract administration services district during each fiscal year.
(d) In conducting a competition for the award of a cooperative agreement under subsection (a), the Secretary shall give significant weight to successful past performance of eligible entities under a cooperative agreement under this section.
(e) In determining the level of funding to provide under an agreement under subsection (b), the Secretary shall consider the forecast by the eligible entity of demand for procurement technical assistance, and, in the case of an established program under this chapter, the outlays and receipts of such program during prior years of operation.
Source(Added Pub. L. 98–525, title XII, § 1241(a)(1),Oct. 19, 1984, 98 Stat. 2605; amended Pub. L. 99–145, title IX, § 919(a),Nov. 8, 1985, 99 Stat. 692; Pub. L. 99–500, § 101(c) [title X, § 956(b)], Oct. 18, 1986, 100 Stat. 1783–82, 1783–174, and Pub. L. 99–591, § 101(c) [title X, § 956(b)], Oct. 30, 1986, 100 Stat. 3341–82, 3341–174; Pub. L. 99–661, div. A, title IX, formerly title IV, § 956(b),Nov. 14, 1986, 100 Stat. 3954, renumbered title IX, Pub. L. 100–26, § 3(5),Apr. 21, 1987, 101 Stat. 273, and amended Pub. L. 100–180, div. A, title XII, § 1233(b),Dec. 4, 1987, 101 Stat. 1161; Pub. L. 105–261, div. A, title VIII, § 802(a)(1),Oct. 17, 1998, 112 Stat. 2081; Pub. L. 107–314, div. A, title VIII, § 814,Dec. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 2610; Pub. L. 113–66, div. A, title XVI, §§ 1611(c), 1612 (a),Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 947, 948.)
Pub. L. 99–591is a corrected version of Pub. L. 99–500.
2013—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 113–66, § 1612(a)(1), substituted "65 percent" for "one-half" in introductory provisions.
Pub. L. 113–66, § 1611(c)(1)(A), (B), substituted "except that—
"(1) in the case"
for "except that in the case" and "; and" for period at end.
Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 113–66, § 1612(a), substituted "65 percent" for "one-half" and "75 percent" for "three-fourths".
2013—Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 113–66, § 1611(c)(1)(C), added par. (2).
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 113–66, § 1611(c)(3), struck out "and in determining the level of funding to provide under an agreement under subsection (b)," after "subsection (a),".
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 113–66, § 1611(c)(2), added subsec. (e).
2002—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 107–314added subsec. (d).
1998—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 105–261substituted "district" for "region".
1987—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 100–180made technical amendment to directory language of Pub. L. 99–500, Pub. L. 99–591, and Pub. L. 99–661. See 1986 Amendment note below.
1986—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 99–500, Pub. L. 99–591, and Pub. L. 99–661, as amended by Pub. L. 100–180, amended subsec. (b) identically, inserting "sponsor programs to" after first reference to "agree to", "under such programs" after "such assistance", and "with respect to such program" after "such cost" and substituting "a program sponsored by such an entity that provides services solely in a distressed area" for "an eligible entity that is a distressed entity".
1985—Pub. L. 99–145amended section generally, substituting ", in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, may enter" for "may, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, enter" in subsec. (a), adding subsec. (b), and redesignating former subsec. (b) as (c).
Effective Date of 1987 Amendment
Pub. L. 100–180, div. A, title XII, § 1233(c)(2),Dec. 4, 1987, 101 Stat. 1161, provided that: "The amendment made by subsection (b) [amending Public Laws 99–500, 99–591, and 99–661 which amended this section] shall apply as if included in the enactment of Public Laws 99–500, 99–591, and 99–661."
Effective Date of 1985 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 99–145effective Oct. 1, 1985, see section 919(d) ofPub. L. 99–145, set out as a note under section 2411 of this title.
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I bought it because I originally came from the London area the stark grey background high -lights the old London bus which I used to ride on when I was a kid, to me is pure nostalgia and in this day and age I see nothing wrong with that, this will hang in my bedroom as a timely reminder of my days living in Middlesex.I am glad I found your site
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Chicken, Corn and Potato Chowder
It is cold here in Ohio. Not wintry cold. Just *chilled to the bone because I refuse to turn on the heat* cold. Am I the only one that sets a date in my head as when it's too soon to turn heat on? Same with air conditioning. Sorry, but it won't go on before the kids get out for summer break in my house.
This drives my husband crazy. After all, "I work hard and we can afford it, why do you refuse to use it?"
Honestly, I don't know. I have no reason what so ever, except to say, it's only October. That's my defense. Go put on a hoodie, slippers and wrap a blanket around yourself. And eat a bowl of this chowder. You'll feel better.
Chicken, Corn and Potato Chowderby Shugary SweetsPrep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 6-8 hoursKeywords: slow-cooker entree chicken carrot cheese potato Ingredients (serves 8)
InstructionsIn large crockpot, add vegetables, chicken breasts, broth, corn, salsa and seasonings. Heat on low for 6-8 hours. Remove chicken, dice or shred, and return to crockpot. In last half hour before serving, add cream cheese, sour cream and cheddar cheese.Stir thoroughly before serving. Add more cheese, sour cream or tortilla strips with each bowl. Enjoy!Powered by Recipage
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It is very easy to join in on the fun, fellowship and shared life enrichment the Center offers to Rowan County adults aged 55 and better. There are tons of things one can do at the Center. A membership is available to gain access to extra activities and events for a one-time $15 enrollment fee. Participants pay any costs associated with classes or activities. Scholarship assistance is available.
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Books as Fun as 1, 2, 3
In this combination counting book and spirited tribute to classical music, the clever, rhythmic verse echoes the sounds that the various instruments in the orchestra create, from the mournful trombone to the swinging trumpet to the sharp violin.
Five pairs of piggies — fat, smart, long, silly, and wee — get hot, cold, clean, dirty, and ready for bed in the Woods' delightfully original bedtime fantasy.
An ALA Notable Book. An IRA-CBC Children's Choice. A "School Library Journal" Best Book of the Year. Full color thoughout.
A classic Appalachian counting rhyme that features animal mothers and their babies living in unique meadow habitats.
Praise for Over in the Meadow
Falconer's delightful piglet, Olivia, makes the transition from picture books. From one ball, to four aunts to seven accessories, kids can count along from one to ten with everyone's favorite piggy.
So why do insects run away, As they catch sight of me, When all that I am trying to do, Is ask them in for tea?
Come along for some BIG fun as your favorite dinosaurs delight young readers with their playful antics. How do dinosaurs count to ten? Over and over and over again!
From ten little kisses on baby's toes to five quick kisses on baby's nose, this kiss-and-read book is ideal for parents to read to their little ones at bedtime. Full-color illustrations.
In this gorgeous counting book, readers can count from one to ten while they search among the colorful flowers for various creatures hidden among lush garden scenes. Full color.
This counting book depicts the twelve-month growth in a village and the surrounding countryside.
It's almost bedtime! At 1 Hoppin Place the fun begins when a family of hamsters — with ten offspring wearing jerseys numbered from one to ten — arrives at the door. There are only ten minutes left, and there's still so much to do!
One by one, colorful animals pile onto a train to the zoo, adding up to a perfect ten in a dramatic foldout finale. The captivating pictures in this wordless book — Eric Carle's first — make the introduction to numbers, number sets, addition, and counting fun!


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It's a new school year here at Pillager Schools and what better way to welcome back our students and staff then to unveil our brand-new webspace for the community! Our new webpage features the latest web and eLearning platform to provide students, parents, and teachers with the best tools for success.
Our webpage isn't the only thing that got an upgrade over the summer. You will find several other "new" things to make our educational space better to serve you, and safer for our students. An additional office space has been added for our new Middle School. You can access this office through Door O. You will also find new security at each entrance to our building. As we stay in tune with the changing needs of academic spaces, please help us work through these new procedures.
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i had an art history teacher in college, his name was ivan galantic: he was truly a genius.
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Is it just us, or is it a de riguer practice that almost all of Victoria's Secret Angels have baby bottles tucked inside their evening clutches?
Yesterday it was announced that model-turned-hot mom Jourdan Dunn, 19, has earned her wings and will become one of the company's Angels – seven months after giving birth to her first child. Not too long ago, current Angel Doutzen Kroes announced she is three months pregnant with her fiancé Sunnery James, citing that like her pregnancy muse Heidi Klum, she will continue to model until close to her due date. And you know the beauty gods will grace her with a comeback that would make it seem as if the pregnancy didn't happen at all!
Despite hoarding some of the most provocative ad campaigns and runway show on television, the brand has done a great job balancing it out with some family values. We're not too sure what the psychological correlations are between modeling lingerie and yearning for a family life, but that seems to be the case with a lot of the Angels under the limelight.
Here's a gallery of the moms, moms-to-be, and potential moms-to-be. We wouldn't be surprised if the next VS campaign switched from "What Is Sexy? Bombshell Edition" to "Hot Moms Edition."


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A) Recovery zone or easy zone (60% - 70% of MHR).
This zone is used from serious fitness enthusiasts during recovery days and between intense workouts.
Training in this zone is actually an active recovery. You can lose fat while recovering. Permanently training at lower intensities is like you are losing your time.
B) Aerobic or Endurance zone
Use this zone to develop your cardiovascular system and aerobic capacity. The big volume of your aerobic training – unless you are a professional athlete – should be within this zone.
C) Anaerobic zone (80% - 90% MHR)
Somewhere in here you will find your anaerobic threshold (or lactate threshold).
Lactate will begin to accumulate in blood and muscles and cause fatigue.
So this zone can be divided in two sub-zones.
In the first subzone training can be just below A.T.
In the second subzone the A.T. should be challenged. It is advisable to challenge your anaerobic threshold once a week for at least five consecutive minutes.
D) Speed zone or red line zone
This is a zone in which one can train only for short periods. This zone is used for H.I.I.T. (High Intensity Interval Training) or sprinting.
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A New Study Finally Answers the Question: Just How Smart is Your Dog?
Your dog could be a lot smarter than you realize. Maybe you should've read to him or taken him to the symphony . . . instead of pretending to throw the ball but just hiding it behind your back.
According to a study from the University of Florida, the average dog actually has the potential to be pretty darn smart. How smart?
The average dog . . .
–Has the intelligence of a two-year-old human.
–Is capable of understanding about ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY FIVE WORDS and gestures.
–Can actually count to five.
–Can perform very basic math in its head, especially when it comes to food.
–And is so good at reading human body language, it can make calculated decisions about who to beg for food from based on the best chance of success.
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Penn St. Leaders Blasted In Sandusky Review – Read Full Report
Jerry Sandusky's Adopted Son Matt Claims His Father Molested Him
Former Penn State coach Jerry Sandusky, who was found guilty last week on dozens of counts of child sexual abuse, had been prepared to take the stand in his own defense during his trial — until he learned his adopted son Matt was ready to testify that his father had molested him as a child.
Sandusky Guilty On 45 Counts
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Penn State Head Coach Joe Paterno Could Lose His Job in Wake of Sex Scandal
Legendary coach Joe Paterno may be in his final days on the sidelines at Penn State, according to The New York Times.
The report cites two unnamed sources close to the PSU Board of Trustees who say that, while the exact timing and manner of his exit is still being discussed, it is clear that Paterno will not be back to coach the Nittany Lions next season.


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Shearer named MVP...
South Dakota State women's track and field senior Lora Shearer received the Female Field Championship MVP at the 2012 Summit League Indoor Track & Field Championships...
Shearer opened the first day by winning the pentathlon.
Shearer won three of the five events; 60-meter hurdles, long jump, high jump; to take the title. In the 800 meter run, Shearer finished in a season-best 2:29.24 to hold off the heptathlon runner-up by two points.
Shearer posted a season best in the shot put with a toss of 31 feet. Shearer also tied season-bests in the long jump and the high jump. The long jump of 18 feet, five and one-fourth inches tied a personal best, as well.
On the second day, Shearer placed fourth in the high jump to add to her outstanding weekend.
Shearer also scored points for the Jacks with a fourth-place finish in the 60-meter hurdles and a seventh-place finish in the triple jump. Shearer's time of 8.73 was .04 seconds behind her own school record. The leap of 37 feet, five inches, was a season and personal best by eight and one-half inches.
Complete results from the champions are available in the article on GoJacks.com.
Standings and awards are listed below.
Women's Awards
Newcomer: Analisa Huschle (USD)
Coach of the Year: Ryan Godfrey (NDSU)
Female Field Championship MVP: Lora Shearer (SDSU)
Female Championship MVP: Diana Medina (SUU)
Men's Awards
Newcomer: Austin West (SUU)
Coach of the Year: Eric Houle (SUU)
Male Field Championship MVP: Jared Vlastuin (SDSU)
Male Track Championship MVP: Cameron Lewis (SUU)
Final Results
1. Southern Utah 142
2. Oral Roberts 118
3. North Dakota State 104
4. South Dakota 89
5. South Dakota State 83
7. Western Illinois 41
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MAYFLOWER, Ark. (KTHV) -- Senator Mark Pryor made a visit to Arkansas Monday and toured the site of the Pegasus Pipeline oil spill in Mayflower. It was the Senator's first visit to the site since the Exxon-owned pipe ruptured a month ago, spilling a type of crude oil into a nearby neighborhood.
THV 11 was not allowed to go along on the tour, but Pryor said he got a chance to speak with the affected residents. He's looking into ways he can help as officials from Exxon and the city clean up the mess.
"I'm gonna call Exxon and see if we can get all 22 of the displaced households together, and maybe at the high school gym or whatever, and see if maybe they can have an evening and answer any questions and help people," said Pryor.
Meanwhile, authorities in Mayflower announced the plan to get residents of the affected Northwoods community back into their homes. They pointed to the significant progress crews have made in the month since the spill. Storm drain repairs and landscaping are close to being finished.
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How to Decide Which Charity to Support
On this page we suggest about 28 different considerations, some of which may be useful, and others not, in deciding on which charities are deserving of your support.
1. What charities are deserving of support is a value ladened decision – anyone who says you can crunch numbers and determine which charities are "A+" or "C-" are selling you a bill of goods. If you care about the opera you may want to support an opera. If you care about children starving that may be what interests you. If you live in Vancouver you may be concerned with Vancouver, not Toronto. What do you care about? How do you think that your money can have the greatest positive impact? Not everyone is going to have the same ideas, concerns or interests.
2. All charities are not equal. Some are effective, efficient, focused and successful. Others are not. If you pick a bad charity – little likelihood that your funds will be well spent effectively.
3. Some charities have huge endowments or reserves and frankly don't need your money that badly and may not spend it for years, while others desperately need your funds and will spend them quickly. Other charities are living day to day and don't even have a reserve at all which may be an indication of problems with financial management or long term sustainability.
4. Some are all volunteer and some have lots of staff – neither is better per se. The belief that all volunteer charities are best – often fails to take into account the complexity of some of the issues that charities today have to deal with. Would you like to be treated in a hospital that only has volunteers? Did you get your university education from a "volunteer" professor? Would you want your troubled child to be counseled and treated exclusively by volunteers? Volunteers can be great and can provide charities that use them with a competitive advantage in delivering services. Some volunteers do fantastic work but expecting that all charitable services will be delivered by volunteers is not helpful. Charities should endeavour to use volunteers as best they can but not everything can or should always be done by volunteers.
5. Look at financial information on the T3010 – it tells you a lot about a charity and it is an important document – but frankly it only gives you a small part of the picture – and it is often a very misleading picture. When you rely exclusively on financial numbers and ratios you get interesting results like some of the "best" charities are in fact charity scams. While financial statements in business give you a better idea of whether a business is "profitable" etc. unfortunately a financial statement of a charity does not tell you whether the charity is successful in its mission. Also they rarely take into account volunteers – the competitive advantage of the charitable sector. There was a comment that people should not donate to charities unless they have audited financial statements – that is a ridiculous statement – most Canadian charities have income under $100,000 per year. For a charity to spend $2,000-5,000 or more for audited financial statement when for example they have $10,000 in revenue is hardly a great way to spend charitable funds. Do you want charities spending 50% of their budget on accounting fees – an idea that most accountants don't even want to suggest!
6. Volunteer with a charity – people want simple answers – they are busy, burdened with obligations etc – they want to know if this charity is "good" – but there is no substitute for volunteering. Spend some time at a charity and you will not only contribute to a good cause but you will get the true inside scoop.
7. People say if you have any questions just ask those questions of the charity – I disagree – in this day and age in most cases the best way to find out about a charity is to look at its website. They are usually quite easy to find using Google. If every donor asks lots of questions of a charity the charity would spend 90% of their time answering questions and not directly doing their mission. If a charity has its information on its website and is trying to be transparent about what it does, WITHOUT YOU HAVING TO ASK QUESTIONS, then that is a good sign. Only after you have reviewed their website and you don't have the answer then ask questions.
8. If you want 90% of your funds to go to telemarketers then donate on the phone to a charity you have never heard of that has paid telemarketers compensated by commission. By the way I am not guaranteeing it will be 90% – it may be lower or higher! If you want a very high percentage of your funds to go to the charity there are a number of options 1) if you have a cheque book write a cheque and mail it. (cost depending on donation size could be 1% or less) 2) If you have a credit card you can find the charity's website and donate online. You can also call the charity directly and make a donation although it is cheaper to do it online. 3) If the charity does not have a website and it does not have ecommerce facilities on its website try http://www.canadahelps.org – a registered charity that has 85,000 charities listed – you can donate to anyone of them and they take only 3.9% to cover credit card fees and administration. It is more efficient for you to go to the charity and donate, rather than have the charity have to come to you.
9. If you think that you can rate a charity on the ratio of charitable expenditures to overhead (fundraising/admin) as listed on the T3010 then read my article: http://www.globalphilanthropy.ca/images/uploads/How_Much_Should_A_Canadian_Charity_Spend_on_Overhead_in_The_Canadian_Donor_Guide.pdf
I felt I had to write an article because the myth that low overhead is good is so widespread and pernicious. When a charity does financial statements that is overhead? A website informing the public of information on the charity is overhead? A filing with CRA is overhead? Properly issuing receipts is overhead. Making sure that the charity's money is spent approrpriately is overhead.
10. If you are asked by your mom or boss to donate to a charity because they are running in a marathon it is ok to say yes – but this may not be the best way strategically to spend your charitable dollars – good luck explaining that to your mom or your boss who just fired you. So give if you must – but realize that is not the best way to give but such is life. Another perspective could be that perhaps your mom or boss is very committed to the charity and perhaps they have done their due diligence.
11. What types of programs does a charity do? Have you looked into whether they are effective?
12. Although charity begins at home it should not end there. For some people whether a charity is operating in their own community is important. Others place greater value on whether a charity is responding to the greatest need, ie. often not in Canada but internationally. There is no right answer – there are people requiring help in Canada and also abroad.
13. Are celebrities associated with a charity? – probably not a relevant consideration unless it is Angelina Jolie – who is so cool.
14. Is a charity religious? This may be something that is your preference or not. I think charities should be upfront – if you are a religious charity you should let people know. Some of the best work is done by religious charities and some of the worst abuses are committed by religious charities. Remember residential schools. There are religious organizations that are advancing religion such as a church and unless you are an adherent you may not be interested in supporting that religion. On the other hand there are religious groups that are doing work in many different areas such as helping the homeless, international development and you may want to support that work.
15. Is the charity a registered charity under the Income Tax Act (Canada)? There are 86,000 charities and because it is a registered charity does not mean it is a "good" charity but it means that you can see the T3010 annual returns and they can issue tax receipts for appropriate donations. Here is the CRA link: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/chrts-gvng/lstngs/menu-eng.html Also check out the website http://www.charityfocus.ca which is provided by Imagine Canada.
16. Give the same amount to fewer charities. Donations take time and cost money to process – instead of donating a total of $300 to 30 charities rather give the $300 to 3 charities that you are reasonably certain are effective charities.
17. Big vs. small – people have perceptions about charities and their size – there are big and small charities that are efficient and effective. There are other factors that will affect the character of a charity like amount of volunteer effort in a charity or how a charity is financed (those that get government funds tend to have more paid staff and are more "professional") but just because it is "big" does not really mean that much.
18. Reward charities that are upfront about mistakes. How can a big charity operate without any mistakes? Not likely. But if you look at annual reports most of them never seem to indicate that there were any "operational difficulties" during the year.
19. Talk to experts. If you want to change your community may be your community foundation knows a lot. If you are interested in international development talk to people who know about international development. People who do the work daily may be able to cut through the hype and marketing a lot better than the average person.
20. Lots of money is donated in disasters. Pick experienced charities, preferably who have capacity on the ground. Disaster donations is a particular topic and you might find this article helpful: http://www.canadiancharitylaw.ca/index.php/blog/comments/donating_to_a_canadian_charity_in_a_disaster_-_suggestions_to_ensure_funds_/
21. Does the charity have a clear, well thought out mission? Or is it just bobbing around doing a million things responding to every donor whim?
22. Do all board members give? Generally if board members give personally significant amounts to the organization then they see the value of the organization and tend to be more focussed on the value of the organization – after all they are now donors.
23. If you see a charity that shows some promise but it is lacking in some way – consider volunteering or helping the charity improve. It is easy to criticize, but more difficult to run an actual charity.
24. If you are comparing organizations then be careful to compare like organizations. It is easier for children's hospitals to raise money than those who work with former convicts.
25. If a charity is pushy or deceptive – run away. That sort of behaviour should not be rewarded. CRA has a guidance on rules for charities who fundraise. Is the charity you want to support following those rules? http://tinyurl.com/8×99n2j
26. Google search charities to see what people are saying about the charity. Social media also gives you lots of ideas about particular charities. Although don't believe everything you read on the internet.
27. How well governed is the charity? Is there a real board that that has credibility, is actively engaged and is not rubber stamping everything? Is the board talented and diverse?
28. Stay away from abusive charity tax shelter schemes – they don't work and only about 1% of the money actually makes it to real charitable work. 190,000 Canadians have been stung by that. About $6.3 billion have been invested in these schemes over the last 8 years. For more information on these schemes see: www.globalphilanthropy.ca
Don't believe anyone who says you can grade a charity based on limited financial information. If you are wondering about good charities you might also find the thoughts of the UK Charity Commission helpful on "The Hallmarks of an Effective Charity" http://www.charity-commission.gov.uk/Publications/cc10.aspx


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Kerry Was Right the First Time: America Is Not 'Retreating' Into 'Isolationism'
Report from Thursday, February 26, 2014 (today):
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry decried what he called a "new isolationism" in the United States on Wednesday and suggested that the country was beginning to behave like a poor nation.
Speaking to reporters, Kerry inveighed against what he sees as a tendency within the United States to retreat from the world even as he defended the Obama administration's diplomatic efforts from Syria to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Report from Saturday, February 1, 2014:
[Secretary of State John Kerry]…presented an emotional defense of the Obama administration's engagement in international crises in the face of widespread European and Middle Eastern criticism that the United States was retreating from a leadership role.
Speaking here at the Munich Security Conference, the most important trans-Atlantic security gathering, Secretary of State John Kerry expressed some exasperation with the criticism, rejecting "this narrative which frankly has been pushed by some people who have an interest in trying to suggest that the U.S. is somehow on a different track." He went through a litany of American involvement in places like Afghanistan, Libya and the Middle East, saying, "I can't think of a place in the world where we're retreating."
At the beginning of this month, John Kerry vehemently dismissed the criticism that America is "retreating" from the world. Not even four weeks later, he is making that very criticism. He was right the first time. Like the John Kerry of February 1st, I can't think of one single place in the world where the United States is withdrawing.
- Our State Department has helped usher in a change of government in Ukraine, as Washington continues to compete with Moscow for influence in a post-Soviet state that is of no vital interest to the U.S. Across Europe, in countries like Germany, Italy, Greece, Belgium, et al., Washington maintains military bases and continues to push for the expansion of NATO.
- The Obama administration continues to meddle in the Syrian civil war, futilely supporting rebel militias that are making the country and the region more dangerous; all the while demanding Assad step down, as if America has the God-given right to dictate heads of state.
- In Latin America, Washington is sending millions of dollars to opposition groups in Venezuela in the midst of instability and disorder because the U.S. has long opposed the leftist leadership. In places like Honduras, Washington is supporting corruption, military repression, and fraudulent elections even as human rights groups publicly urge the U.S. to stay out of their internal affairs.
- In Israel and Palestine, the U.S. continues to pretend to be an impartial arbiter, even as it supports the Israeli government with $3 billion every year and all the advanced weapons systems it could want. The decades-long military occupation and creeping annexation of the West Bank is an issue which reverberates across the Middle East and the world and generates extreme hatred towards the U.S. thanks to our interventionism.
- The Obama administration has taken it upon itself to wage a secret, unaccountable drone war in which any target may be designated for extra-judicial assassination without any independent review or due process, in a legal view which understands the entire world as a legitimate battlefield. Drones have been deployed in Pakistan, Yemen, Somalia, Algeria, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, Libya, and others.
- The U.S. is increasingly supporting dictatorial governments in Africa – Ethiopia, Uganda, Kenya, and beyond – to serve its own geopolitical ambitions. Joint Special Operations forces are conducting operations in Somalia, Nigeria, Libya, and training militaries in more than a dozen African countries.
- The Asia-Pivot is a plan to militarily encircle China with forward operating bases and a significant boost to our naval presence in across East Asia, all in an attempt to head off a Beijing with more economic and military influence, which we reserve for ourselves only.
- Not only does the U.S. maintain an empire of 1,000 military bases in over 130 countries around the world, but small units of elite special forces were secretly deployed into – at last count – 134 nations last year.
I could go on. I didn't even mention the ongoing war in Afghanistan, the support of the Iraqi dictatorship putting the country on a path to civil war, Iran, etc. etc. No, unicorns don't exist, the Earth isn't flat, and the U.S. is not "in retreat."
44 Responses to "Kerry Was Right the First Time: America Is Not 'Retreating' Into 'Isolationism'"
I remember well being excoriated by Democrats for not voting for this vile hypocrite.
I think Kerry's entire career exemplifies the poverty of our political choices, and the prevalence of psychopaths in our leadership. He was against the Vietnam War. He was for the Vietnam War. He volunteered to go to Vietnam and seems to have participated in the slaughter. He participated in the antiwar movement and threw his medals – well someone's medals, anyway, because he wore them when running for president – over the White House fence. Even his ethnic identity is a lie. He is a Skull and Bonesman, after all – and probably above all. He is a dangerous and bloodthirsty deceiver without a shred of integrity or decency. His statement re a 'new isolationism' is a threadbare argument for endless war; his charge that reluctance to engage in threats and mass murder indicate that we are behaving like a 'poor nation' is about as tone deaf to the concerns of US citizens as anything Mitt Romney ever said.
And you know? We are a poor nation. We can't afford to feed children anymore – or so our politicians tell us. We can't afford a true universal healthcare system, when we have one of the highest infant mortality rates in the developed world. In fact, effing Costa Rica has a better healthcare system! Our cities teem with homeless, ragged men and women, and we have no money for mental hospitals, or to help the veterans damaged by these eternal wars. Children are growing up in shelters – and often only get to be indoors at night. Others are growing up in cars. Is that not a poor nation? Worse, we are becoming a draconian Police State. Demonstrations are brutally suppressed with help from our 'community organizer' president. The police now respond to 911 calls by shooting the people they were sent to help (and their dog, of course, or a child if it's mistaken for a dog out of the corner of a cop's eye). We have the largest prison population in the world, and those who have done time are often placed under a burdensome regime or parole – for which they might be charged – and often lose their voting rights.
Under Obama – who once taught Constitutional Law, more has been accomplished to undermine freedom of the press than under any regime in my lifetime. I can't think how I came to live in a nation where the Commander-In-Chief openly claims the unprecedented right to have anyone executed anywhere – including US citizens – without due process – ha! Without ANY public process at all. That is Tyranny. Under this president, we are all spied upon. That is a Police State. In mad pursuit of Edward Snowden, Obama detained the plane bearing the head of another sovereign nation. That is Imperialism. The government's willingness to use 'Signature Strikes' to murder people based on 'suspicious' behavior has left us with the blood of many wedding and funeral-goers, even children collecting firewood, on our hands. ……. And all I can do is protest, because my vote in presidential and congressional elections doesn't matter in the 2-party system. And of course, I can illustrate the problem and educate my fellow citizens where that is possible. This militarism, this chase after fossil fuels, this arrogance, is what stops us from changing the world.
And changing the world is what we MUST do to save the planet for our species.
Very well illustrated.
The only other thing is that Kerry is employing Orwellian double-speak: The USA is an isolationist country NOW.
Almost everything it does is in total isolation from the rest of the world. Going on examples from the things mentioned above: The USA is opposed by the whole world in its support for Israel. USA is alone in not recognizing Venezuela's governments and in supporting coups against them. USA is alone in waging a drone war, joined only by Israel. The USA's illegal Iraq invasion had support from zero countries. Afghanistan had support from two countries. Literally, just about every major thing the USA is doing is either in total isolation or a major minority. The USA's dictatorial limiting of Iran's nuclear rights is illegal, and is opposed by 80% of the world.
If people want the USA to stop doing these things (and these are only a minor sample) then people are striving to make the USA a NON-isolationist country. They want to JOIN the international community, and stop bombing it and sh@tting on it on virtually every major policy, all for the gain of some sociopathic opportunists in the US.
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Yea if the Obama era Kerry is proving anything it's that Kerry is an idiot. Oh wait, what I meant to say is that it's that Kerry likely wouldn't have been any better (that W no less). Wait Obama isn't better, Kerry wouldn't have been any better, I'm beginning to think this duopoly thing is a scam …
I think that's a good summary. In my opinion it is a good choice to invest more money into the US instead of spending it all the time on military. I'm sure our kids will thank us for this…
One must also remember that Kerry is a principal architect of the federal police state and its newly created crimes regarding money and its so called laundering. He wants to track every aspect of one's life by tracking every dollar's every move. I remember him appearing in front of Sensenbrenner accompanied by Chertoff, head of the newly created DHS, demanding that Congress pass a law criminalizing the possession of cash beyond what these two tyrants deemed acceptable. I could not believe my eyes and ears.
"the country was beginning to behave like a poor nation". USA is already a poor nation and people's daily life getting worse by the day if not by the hours. Millions of people are homeless, from California to New York and if it was not for charities millions more would be on the streets, rest of the people are up to their neck in debt paying billions of dollars in interests to bankers financing their debt.
This is how capitalism work, without people being in debt capitalism social economical oppress will vanish, Kerry, Obama or before these people are hired by the system and working for the system.
USG been at war with rest of the world for last 60 years or so, although non of the democratic or otherwise regimes have achieved anything, but they continue with wars and planing for new ones. In last 30 years US upper class democrats and otherwise, hand in hand EU right wing, Neo fascism, Saudis tyrant, Israel apartheid and other form of dictatorial regimes have come together with concept in cooperation for new wars, Balkan, Libya, Syria, Africa are on going, war with Iran, China and Russia is their next move. For these regimes, from Sweden to Turkey, to rest of Europe democracy has no meaning, people's life have no meanings, children are killed or used as foot solders by barbarians have no meaning, education at home have no meaning and etc, what is important to them is their militarism regime as NATO and where they can create a deception to start a new strategical and militaries it. Ukraine, in cooperation with Neo-old and ok'd fascism is for IMF to deal with, USG including Kerry have done their part creating the cause for fascism to rise.
"America is retreating from the world"..
Americans are not going to other countries to visit or study? America does not trade with other countries? America is not sending a team to the Olympics? No to all questions. BY "retreating" he means Americans are tired of their soldiers lives being squandered on fools' errands around the globe. America's political "elites" don't just want to run the U.S., they want to micro-manage the whole world. Its fun for them! Especially when neither they or their children have to do the actual fighting. I have now reached the conclusion that the fall of the USSR was actually bad for Americans. It kept Washington in check.
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Good rant! Bravo.
Excellent heartfelt comment, adrienrain. To sum it up – the American people have been royally screwed and it's getting worse.
Kerry was against saying the US is isolationist before he was for it.
What are the new money laundering laws? Money laundering laws as I'm aware of date back to the 70s. It's the reporting of any transactions over 10k that has NEVER been adjusted for inflation since 1970 and never will be. So the politicians don't actually have to do anything, pretty soon the 10k will be worth 1k and every rent payment will get reported. Of course the "Patriot" Act contained lots of tracks on spending. It put an end to anonymous online shopping before bitcoin. And yea I imagine money laundering laws can be used against bitcoin. Are there new laws in addition to this?
All of which might be more excusable if I thought for one second they even actually cared about money laundering. But HSBC, massive money laundering, slap on the wrist. Laws are for the little people.
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The Taliban have welcomed news from Washington that the US might withdraw all its troops from Afghanistan next year, saying the American public was pressing for an end to "this aimless war".
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Julia Gillard may have performed better in election campaign than Kevin Rudd, say key Labor Party figures
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- August 29, 2013
MINISTERS and Labor factional powerbrokers are openly questioning whether Julia Gillard would have done a better job than Kevin Rudd as panic rises within the Government over its faltering campaign.
Despite Mr Rudd yesterday insisting he could still pull off a surprise win, his own ministers are quietly airing complaints about the Prime Minister and his closest adviser Bruce Hawker's strategic decision-making.
One minister warned Labor's campaign lacked depth and was simply based on a failed "mythology" that Mr Rudd's celebrity would see voters flock back to Labor.
"The mythology of Kevin that is contradicted by fact is that his popularity will lift all votes," a minister said.
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Jo Posted at 10:19 PM August 28, 2013
As Nelson Muntz would say, HAHA!
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David Smith of Melbourne Posted at 10:25 PM August 28, 2013
If Labor loses this election it is time for Shorten to resign!
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AA Posted at 10:26 PM August 28, 2013
I doubt it. More negative press about Rudd and Abbott will have it in the bag. Good job.
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Mark P of Perth NOR Posted at 10:30 PM August 28, 2013
They must be desperate for talent if Julia is even being considered at all. You have to be joking. The Labor party has sunk and will need more than those two to bring it up from depths of Titanic
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BJ Posted at 10:35 PM August 28, 2013
Oh get off it! They made the right choice so just get on with the job!
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Anna of Melbourne Posted at 10:39 PM August 28, 2013
Are they for real? Labor has completely lost their mind... Do they think it is a game? I will be "it", then you will be "it", then we swap again... I am counting days till 7th September!
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Shane of Manly Posted at 10:41 PM August 28, 2013
Who are the 'labor figures' your mentioning?? What utter hearsay and no doubt a total lie. I'm a liberal supporter but that article has to be complete garbage. Get your act together News Ltd Australians want proper election coverage no obvious lies.
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Garry Posted at 10:42 PM August 28, 2013
The public is not as stupid as Labor seems to think. Because of Labor's track record, they were always going to lose with Gillard or lose with Rudd. They would have been better to bring in a new face, but they did not have any one else capable, and that's why the voters don't want them !
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Dave Posted at 10:45 PM August 28, 2013
Dead set, this is all just a media belt up. When Julia was PM, all the media did was speculate about Kevin making a challenge. Now he is PM, the media are talking about Julia coming back. The media is hopeless. Why not focus on the actual policies that are being offered up and help the public understand the details so as to ensure everyone makes an educated vote.
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Katherine of Qld Posted at 10:45 PM August 28, 2013
Excuse me! Labor would have suffered total humiliation under Julia. At least now they won't have to spend the next 20 years in the wilderness.! I am now undecided about who to vote for. If Julia was still there Tony would definitely be getting my vote! Who ever is spruiking this rubbish is mischief making.
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Katherine of Qld Posted at 10:45 PM August 28, 2013
Excuse me! Labor would have suffered total humiliation under Julia. At least now they won't have to spend the next 20 years in the wilderness.! I am now undecided about who to vote for. If Julia was still there Tony would definitely be getting my vote! Who ever is spruiking this rubbish is mischief making.
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j of syd Posted at 10:55 PM August 28, 2013
Why would anyone vote for a party that is so unstable. Even labour voters have to admit that this is a disgrace.
Comment 12 of 170
pffft of syd Posted at 10:58 PM August 28, 2013
Talk about wanting to fall on your own sword or is it swords in this case and labor are finding the most blunt untensil....lol
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KJBeinke of Adelaide Posted at 11:00 PM August 28, 2013
They would have done better with Simon Crean. The trouble is too many Labor MP's hate each other, the old unionist versus the educated elitist division continues. How can they govern a country when they cannot even work together.
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Mervyn Morris of Adelaide Posted at 11:04 PM August 28, 2013
Maybe they should change leaders again? There's still a week and a half before the election.
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James of Penrith Posted at 11:09 PM August 28, 2013
I can't believe anyone can trust Rudd after he looked into the eyes of the nation a few months ago and declared, "under no circumstances will I contest the leadership".
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Simonzee of Perth WA Posted at 11:12 PM August 28, 2013
Doesn't matter either way, "Will the real Gillard stand up:Moving Forward" or Will the Real Rudd stand up: A New Way: Both gimmicks and both ego-centric decision makers. All about a legacy. Gillard will have a better one than Rudd even though Rudd puts a 20/20 summit caveat over Gillards and Macklin's NDIS reforms which he keeps reminding us of. And education reforms what are these but just different deals that will all be as successful as the mining tax in intended outcomes. Under Labor Education will be spend more money with a diminishing return just like the mining tax. This is at least a 80% certainty on record.
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Platinum2 of Gold Coast Posted at 11:13 PM August 28, 2013
NO, the results would have been the same, people have had enough of their BS and September 7 cannot come soon enough!
Comment 18 of 170
Bruce Buchan of Australia Posted at 11:31 PM August 28, 2013
Rudd is a fake. The people know it and they will vote accordingly.
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Just Sayin' Posted at 11:35 PM August 28, 2013
They could have Nelson Mandela as leader and would still get thrashed. This is Australia and, unlike America, it's about the party, not the president.
Comment 20 of 170
JD of Brisbane Posted at 11:37 PM August 28, 2013
Give the leadership tussle a rest news.com.au. Honestly we're all over it.
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John of Qld Posted at 11:46 PM August 28, 2013
Oh come on now... They have had many turns and why bother now. Its our turn to fix this...
Comment 22 of 170
Ryan of Newman Posted at 11:46 PM August 28, 2013
Julia Gillard, as Australia's most despised politician stood no chance. It is because of Julia Gillard that Tony Abbott was considered so clearly a viable option to his party and the Australian people by and large. Russ's only advantages over Gillard is his ability to pronounce the English language, can fit in a suit properly, has charisma based on personality not threats or accusations of sexism. Without someone else to blame Julia Gillard had nothing going for her at all.
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Terry of Geelong Posted at 11:47 PM August 28, 2013
Yeah, bring back Julia. That would be hilarious. It would hopefully ruin the ALP for good.
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Myers, John B. of Melbourne Posted at 12:01 AM August 29, 2013
The most important issue not talked about is that there is no accountability in the appalling injustice system in this country including Courts, State Tribunals and notably the Medical Board as collusion and bias rule the roost. A System of Evaluated Decisions (Myers) is required to provide objective and prospective evaluation. Compensation to victims of the system needs to be a high priority as well to stop the rot of biased decisions and self interest by these bureaucratic agencies of our generally diabolical and unconcerned attitude of Governments to what amounts to a denial of Rights and Natural Justice, away from which Governments and those in opposition turn their heads. This too hard basket approach leaves the Medical and Health professions and the public, as well as the benefit of "society", at risk.
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Ann Smith of GERALDTON Posted at 12:11 AM August 29, 2013
As a woman I am very disappointed with our first female Prime Minister, I had such hopes for Julia. And was willing to give Labor a chance with her. But I will never vote labor with Rudd, I feel he is just a snake in the grass - waiting - watching - ever ready to strike- and we should trust him? No loyalty - No trust and Labor wants us to vote for him??? Trust and Respect needs to be earned, this is a good lesson to be learned.
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John Smith of Australia Posted at 12:12 AM August 29, 2013
Rudd is the bane of a great nation that is no more.
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Jason of Salisbury Posted at 12:41 AM August 29, 2013
Week and a half out from an election and his own party are questioning the PM? I don't normally concern myself with politics, but honestly you'd have to be crazy to vote Labor back in until they sort themselves out.
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Greg in Chengdu of Chengdu Posted at 1:01 AM August 29, 2013
Just goes to show how delusional and of touch they really are
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pointless Posted at 1:19 AM August 29, 2013
I love how there are nothing but vague claims about senior Labor MPs and what not with absolutely no substance. typical news.com.au dribble
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stuiie of Australia Posted at 1:22 AM August 29, 2013
Sigh. It's not about personality. It's about policy
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John of WA Posted at 1:23 AM August 29, 2013
Insanity. Gillard would have led Labor to an even heavier defeat. Rudd was only ever going to save the furniture. Don't panic people. Accept it.
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Robert Scott of Sydney Posted at 1:49 AM August 29, 2013
It's a case of Tweedle Dumb or Tweedle Dumber. Neither Gillard or Rudd would have had any chance of saving Labor. The voters were robbed of their chance to vote out an arrogant, vindictive Rudd when Gillard knifed him. Similarly, the voters were deprived of the satisfaction of voting out a divisive and lying Gillard. Now at least we get to show Labor that we don't easily forget those we dislike.
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Shannon of Adelaide Posted at 2:06 AM August 29, 2013
These people are stupid enough to think that its Kevin Rudd the country doesn't like. Its not Julia or Kevin the country wants gone, its the ones who hide in the background pulling strings. The entire party has shown its a complete shambles and Australia is telling you to GET OUT. Julia would have done worse than Rudd is simply because naive people believe he has any say at all. The entire party has corrupted itself and its values not to govern the country better, but for their own personal political gain. The day a Party wants power to better Australia and not themselves they will win elections easily.
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Wayne Goss of Canberra Posted at 2:28 AM August 29, 2013
I'd love to see it. Labor entertainment. Is like a painful C grade movie. Painful to watch but you just can't stop
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JoJo of Bris Posted at 2:54 AM August 29, 2013
If they are openly saying this why are there no names in your article? Ridiculous!
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Bye, Bye, Kevin. Posted at 2:59 AM August 29, 2013
If anyone thinks Rudd will get Labor over the line, think again. This man is a loose cannon ball. He comes across as a smart-arse and no one likes a smart-arse, least of all as a PM. Labor has had their day. Now it's time we got rid of this inept party and its pin-up boy, and move on.
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Lb Posted at 3:01 AM August 29, 2013
Key Labor figures are the reason I won't vote for Labor don't blame Rudd for what you have done for the last six years
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Alan Posted at 4:15 AM August 29, 2013
Please, just stop the crap. Enough is enough. Gillard has done enough damage to the country. Neither Rudd nor Gillard care about the people or the country, and both need to be booted out so far, they never ever attempt it again. Gillard is now gone, and hopefully we'll never have to listen to her robot speaking again and watch her false grin. Now it's time to do the same with Rudd. When do these clowns realise that there are people voting, and they don't vote amongst each other? That we have an opinion, and that clearly states, we don't want you? What part is so hard to understand?
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Ben of Brisbane Posted at 4:50 AM August 29, 2013
To be fair, this is consistent with his tenure as prime minister, which was characterised by ill-conceived ideas that were never completed before the next scheme became the flavour of the week.
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Lisa of not back yet Posted at 5:02 AM August 29, 2013
No, I don't believe it would make a bit of difference.
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Michael of Melbourne. Posted at 5:14 AM August 29, 2013
Rudds performance patchy? No, I'd say he consistently came across as arrogant and hypocritical, only last week he was preaching how negative Abott was, yet this week all over the media it's been Abott this Abbott that. Mr Rudd needs to smell what he's shoveling.
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Jen Posted at 5:18 AM August 29, 2013
The media were going to sabotage either way.
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Get Real of western Sydney Posted at 5:35 AM August 29, 2013
Roll on polling day! Neither Julia or Kevin can pull a magical rabbit out of the political hat. Leadership flip-flops won't strengthen public perception about who's the better party. It's time Labor got over "if only" and faced the simple fact that a majority party is the best leader.
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Dilly Posted at 5:38 AM August 29, 2013
JG was despised by the voters. KR is the better of a bad bunch. Though it seems he is back to his old ways of ignoring the party and doing his own thing. She is the reason we have had to put up with this 6 months of election propaganda. I am soooo over it.
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TFE of Ashgrove Posted at 5:50 AM August 29, 2013
have we not learned to take no notice of the factional power brokers. That is where the labour party is broken.
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Observer of Brisbane Posted at 5:56 AM August 29, 2013
When will Labor learn that it is not about personalities. It is about integrity, honesty, fiscal capability and decent policies. Forget about who leads. If the whole party can't be honest with the electorate, if they can't run a campaign that relies on honesty instead of lies and scare tactics it means they can't be trusted. If their last five years in office was that good they could confidently run on their performance record but that record is so tainted they have nothing left but lies and scare tactics that the majority of Australians can see right through.
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My poor country Posted at 6:07 AM August 29, 2013
One ex Labor MP said it would be tempting to consider laying charges against Rudd, Gillard, Swan, Wong and Conroy for wasting $250 BILLION of Aust taxpayers money. Who cares who leads this circus to its downfall - most of us are just hoping Libs can turn the Titanic around before we all go under but naturally they'll be blamed for everything these turkeys have set in motion.
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From the Bible Posted at 6:10 AM August 29, 2013
God made people from clay but made Labor from manure.
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Mark of Cactus Island Posted at 6:15 AM August 29, 2013
The leader however awful is not the party, failings are the provenance of the collection of the ALP is if not?
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In a comparison of the effect of different dosages of vitamin D supplementation in breastfed infants, no dosage raised and maintained plasma concentrations within a range recommended by some pediatric societies. However, all dosages raised and maintained plasma concentrations within a lower range recommended by the Institute of Medicine, according to a study in the May 1 issue of JAMA, a theme issue on child health.
Hope Weiler, R.D., Ph.D., of McGill University, Montreal, presented the findings of the study at a JAMA media briefing.
"Vitamin D is important during periods of rapid bone mineral accrual. Nursing infants are susceptible to vitamin D deficiency because vitamin D in breast milk is limited," according to background information in the article. "A supplement of 400 IU of vitamin D per day is thought to support plasma 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25[OH]D) concentrations between 40 and 50 nmol/L; some advocate 75 to 150 nmol/L for bone health. the lack of well-defined recommendations supports the need for dose-response studies."
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Neighbors of Watertown is in the process ofbuying the space most recently occupied by Velocity, the family fun center in Empsall Plaza on Court Street.
On Thursday morning, Neighbors Executive Director Gary C. Beasley told the Watertown Local Development Corp., also known as the Watertown Trust, that the agency will purchase the now-vacant space on the ground floor from its owner, Psychedelic Entertainment LLC in California.
Neighbors owns the Brighton Apartments on floors two through eight in the same building.
The building actually is broken up into four parts. It consists of two different sections of what was Velocity, the Brighton Apartments and a back part facing the J.B. Wise parking lot.
Neighbors would acquire the part of the building that once housed the Frank A. Empsall Co. department store until it closed in 1993. It remains an open 3,000-square-foot space, even though it is two distinct properties.
Neighbors has a purchase contract, but a closing date has not been scheduled, Mr. Beasley said.
Its in the attorneys hands, he said.
The Velocity space would be put to commercial use. Plans also would call for a second elevator because the existing one is aging and is difficult to find replacement parts for, he said. After the purchase, tenants of the Brighton will have access to an exit that leads to the J.B. Wise parking lot. The lobby also would get an upgrade.
Opened in 2006, Velocity closed suddenly in July. Businessman Thomas Shultz, owner of Re-Sale America, paid $4,570.47 in back taxes for the front part of Velocity but didnt pay the overdue taxes owed on the rest of the space. Mr. Shultz was interested in purchasing the space, but that deal apparently fell through.
Velocity offered laser tag, a soft-play gym and arcade games, mainly for children. German Leon, a Los Angeles actor and director who owns Psychedelic Entertainment LLC, purchased the two iconnected buildings at 122-130 Court St. and 122-130 Rear Court St. for $60,000 seven years ago.
The middle part of Velocity just went through back tax proceedings, and the city was all set to obtain its deed. But city officials now plan to file a lawsuit against Psychedelic to get the $18,149.92 in back taxes owed on it, City Comptroller James E. Mills said.
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Tis the season to be generous. Opposite the general notion that everything in this country is broken, the Walla Walla Faith Community has an ongoing goal of generosity and service throughout the year.
Thanksgiving and Christmas are two holidays I wish were six months apart so there would be two separate times during the year when generosity and consideration to our fellow man would be cause to think of those outside our personal social milieu.
Nov. 29 I attended a meeting of the Faith Community. Its goal is to implement and/or assist in creating situations for social good throughout the year. On that day Maeve McClellan gave a thorough and spirited presentation on the SOS Health Services of Walla Walla, which is situated at the SonBridge Community Center at 1200 SE 12th St. in College Place. According to its brochure SOS was founded in 2000 "to provide compassionate, quality medical care to the uninsured."
The brochure continues, "All patients are invited to donate towards the cost of their care, but no one is denied treatment because of inability to pay."
SOS relies completely on volunteer services from our community meaning that the doctors and nurses on their staff are working free of charge. These professionals work through the day at their respective sites and then offer their services at the end of their work day.
Since the number of professional volunteers is limited the clinic is open only twice a week. To stay open longer will require more volunteerism, not only from doctors, but from others with professional medical training.
Through a generous grant from the Sherwood Group along with several other local donors, SonBridge is currently renovating a wing of the old Blue Mountain Retirement Home that will house new medical and dental services for the community. Maeve McClellan is herself an AmeriCorps volunteer. She can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com or by calling for more information.
Other chances to give alternative Christmas gifts during this season are donations to Helpline, YWCA, Catholic Charities or the Red Cross, to name but a few organizations.
Generosity and compassion is needed in the face of the dwindling tax revenues on those very social services one would expect from a nation as wealthy as ours. Actually it would be wonderful if the spirit of generosity and compassion became an ongoing, everyday thing in Walla Walla.
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ME!! Pick me to me... I love Spring but hate the time change.. THis means after Spring Break I will be walking my child to school in the dark.
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TULSA — The maker of Twinkies, Ho-Hos and Wonder Bread is calling it quits after a one-week strike by workers at Hostess Brands Inc. factories in Tulsa and nationwide.
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The company closed all of its 36 factories Friday morning and filed a motion in U.S. Bankruptcy Court to immediately liquidate Hostess Brands and sell its assets, hours after the company gave striking workers a hard deadline to come back to work.
A spokesman for Hostess Brands Inc. said the company's decision to shut down and liquidate is final, even if striking workers decided to come back.
"There is nothing to come back to," Hostess spokesman Lance Ignon said "For all intents and purposes Hostess is done."
Workers with Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union have been striking for a week and continued their walkout Friday over a proposal by Hostess Brands Inc. to cut salaries by 8 percent, reduce benefits and change overtime rules.
The Tulsa plant has 180 workers and produces bread and buns under the Wonder Bread line. The strike affects 18,500 employees nationwide at 33 bakeries, 565 distribution centers, 5,500 delivery routes and 570 bakery outlets.
The shutdown clouds the future of some of the nation's most popular and longest-produced snack food and baked goods brands, which also includes Nature's Pride and Hostess snack foods such as Sno Balls, Ding Dongs, Donettes and Hostess CupCakes.
The company blames the shutdown on the union's refusal to make wage and benefit concessions. Union employees say they have taken significant cuts and that a decade of buyouts and executive missteps led to the bankruptcy.
"We've been through these kinds of threats before every step of the way," said Doyle Briggs, a 26-year employee at the factory. "When we rejected the contract, they threatened to shut the company down. This is just more of the same."
Briggs said workers plan to continue striking. Many striking workers in Tulsa hope Hostess hurries to sell the brands and assets so a new buyer can bring the plant back online.
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The first day of the new school year in the Carbon District began Wednesday as buses and parents dropped off their students at the doors.
This year there were a few more students than in 2010.
Foster Lott of the district's Student Services and SIS department said that preliminary first-day enrollment was 3,522. That is an increase of 60 students over last year's first day.
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The Row has perfected the formula for beautifully crafted basics, making this 'Roger' tank a smart investment for your capsule wardrobe. Cut from liquid jersey, this satin-trimmed staple boasts a flattering loose fit. Accentuate the rich forest-green hue with patterned monochrome pants and a swipe of merlot lipstick.
Forest-green jerseySatin back seamSlips on100% viscose; trim: 100% silkDry cleanDesigner color: Emerald
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