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Le Mimosa - 5 bedroom holiday home Villa
Villa / 5 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms / sleeps 13
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Swimming pool
- Great for children of all ages
- Car advised
- Some pets are welcome - please contact the owner
- Private garden
- Great for children of all ages
- Some pets are welcome - please contact the owner
- Cot available
- High chair available
Description from owner
***20% off your car and passenger crossing with Brittany Feries - a HUGE saving for everyone!****
Le Mimosa is a spacious detached villa (approx. 200m2 of living area) located just 2 minute walk from a wonderful village offering bars/cafes, restaurants & weekly street markets. Due to the lay out, it is ideal for family or friends holidaying together as it offers plenty of space & privacy. It benefits from its own private HEATED & FENCED main pool, & FENCED children's pool, children's swing/slide, table tennis table, set all within 1200m2 of secure mature gardens.
With all modern comforts you would expect when renting a quality holiday home, it offers - projector home cinema TV with huge motorised screen, UK TV channels, Wii console with excellent interactive family games to enjoy, (great on the big screen!) iPod docking station and internet access.
Specifically catering for families with children - an extensive library of books, lots of children's board games
***20% off your car and passenger crossing with Brittany Feries - a HUGE saving for everyone!****
Le Mimosa is a spacious detached villa (approx. 200m2 of living area) located just 2 minute walk from a wonderful village offering bars/cafes, restaurants & weekly street markets. Due to the lay out, it is ideal for family or friends holidaying together as it offers plenty of space & privacy. It benefits from its own private HEATED & FENCED main pool, & FENCED children's pool, children's swing/slide, table tennis table, set all within 1200m2 of secure mature gardens.
With all modern comforts you would expect when renting a quality holiday home, it offers - projector home cinema TV with huge motorised screen, UK TV channels, Wii console with excellent interactive family games to enjoy, (great on the big screen!) iPod docking station and internet access.
Specifically catering for families with children - an extensive library of books, lots of children's board games and toys from dressing up clothes to train sets, building blocks, baby cot with dolls & a huge library of children's videos & DVDs.
For families travelling with young babies, we also supply within the price - a sterilizer, bottle warmer, food blender, a travel cot, (& 100% cotton bed linen), black-out blinds in the children's bedrooms, changing mat, baby bath, high chair, push chair & children's crockery & cutlery.
And for the grown-ups – Peace of mind that the kids are entertained in a safe, fun environment, baby-sitting and maid service available to really help you have the holiday you deserve, projector home cinema, for you to enjoy, when they are tucked up in bed, Jacuzzi bath for you to relax in (we also supply the bubbles!), iPod docking station so you can listen to your music, having listened to the 'Peppa Pig' tune all day, internet access for planning tomorrows family adventure, Nespresso coffee machine for sublime coffee, plenty of magazines and books to read whilst relaxing in the sun, a Wii console for a fun game of tennis with your family and friends & of course….. plenty of wine glasses in the cupboard!
Only approx. 3 1/2hrs from the port of St-Malo, 4 1/2 hrs from the port of Caen and 1 1/2 hrs from the airports of Nantes and La Rochelle this holiday home makes the perfect getaway for those wanting a quick, easy trip to sandy beaches and sunshine.
Further details
Listed below are some of the great benefits you will experience at our villa; see how many tick your boxes...
*10 minutes by car from 'blue flag' sandy beaches
*Village location with great bars/cafes & restaurants
*Detached villa (200m2)
*5 bedrooms (sleeps up to 13)
*Private Heated & Fenced swimming pool
*Internet access
*iPod docking station
*Wii console and great family interactive games
*Projector TV with large motorised screen
*UK TV channels
*Large range of children's toys & books
*100% cotton linen provided
*Hand and bath towels supplied
*All baby equipment supplied
*Saturday changeover
*20% off Brittany ferry crossings
*Airport pick up and drop off (additional charge)
*Taxi service to restaurants (additional charge)
*Daily maid service (additional charge)
If you got 20/20.....you may have just found your next holiday!!
Don't forget - we can guarantee you 20% discount off your Brittany Ferry crossing quote (for each car travelling in your party) a great saving - just £25 deposit will secure your crossing
Further details indoors
In the sitting room indulge in your very own home cinema by watching your favourite shows on the huge motorised screen - excellent for watching either sports, 'the tweenies' or a good old fashion film or simply relax in one of the large leather sofas with a glass of wine and a good book (a huge library of excellent English books supplied including fiction, classic novels, biography & thrillers!). Perhaps you would prefer to plug in your iPod and listen to your favourite artist whilst enjoying some easy reading laying in the sun.
Not to be missed by the whole family is the huge selection of family/children's films. Lots of classic family Disney, Warner bros, Fox & Universal top titles plus many, many more.
The older kids will love the Wii console with interactive family games, whilst the little ones will love the toys, games & dressing up clothes and be delighted with the toys for them to enjoy - Happy children = Happy parents!
A helpful comprehensive folder located in the sitting room lists local restaurants, both child-friendly and 'just for the grown-ups', top-ten activities to do with the kids, plus maps of the area, best beaches to visit, plus much more. Excellent for planning your days out and a great read over a glass of wine!
The open-plan kitchen/sitting room has been meticulously furnished & equipped. You will also find a back kitchen with an additional oven in readiness for those large family meals. There are two large farmhouse kitchen tables where you can enjoy freshly baked croissants each morning! We have everything you would expect to find in the kitchen including washing machine, microwave, cafetiere, Nespresso coffee machine & 2 x fridge freezers,(very important to keep the wine chilled!) Lots of large serving dishes, and plenty of crockery and cutlery have also been supplied so there will be no shortages when preparing a large family meal.
Those little extras- Although this is a self-catering holiday home and you will need to bring/buy basic essentials - to make things a little easier for your arrival, we are delighted to offer you complimentary a small supply of essentials including tea, coffee, sugar, washing-up liquid, dish-cloths, dish washer tablets, bin bags, kitchen foil, cling-film and toilet rolls.
For the little ones we include - a high chair, travel cot, changing mat, pushchair, plus essentials like a microwave sterilizer, bottle warmer, food blender, children's crockery, cutlery and themed place mats.
Master bedroom, one twin (able to be made into extra double if required), quadruple bedroom (with two sets of bunk beds) at one end of the villa and second master bedroom and triple bedroom (one set of bunk beds & adult size single bed) in the converted garage at the other end of the property.
****Floor plans and room dimensions can be found on our web-site*****
There are two family bathrooms at the property, both with double sink units, one with a walk-in shower, and one with a Jacuzzi bath and toilet. There is also a separate WC at the property.
Happy children = Happy parents!
For Toddlers up to 8-year-olds
• Children's indoor & outdoor furniture
• Themed children's place mats, crockery & cutlery
• Bedrooms stacked with toys
• Sandpit (with buckets & spades provided, of course!)
• Swing, slide & climbing frame
• UK TV channels
• Large collection of top-title family DVD's and Videos
• Books for all ages, including plenty of bedtime stories
• Musical mobiles for peaceful bedtimes for the little ones
• Train sets, building blocks and baby toys
• Lots of great toys, puzzles and games
• Dressing up clothes with princess slippers
For 8-year-olds up to Teenagers
• All of the above plus...
• Wii console with interactive family games (great on the big screen)
• iPod docking station
• Home cinema TV projector with huge screen
• Table tennis table for family tournaments
• A selection of board games for the whole family to enjoy
For Teenagers & Young Adults
• All of the above plus...
• Quad bikes & karting only 5 minutes away
• Forest assault course on zip wire through the trees 10 minutes away
• Jet skiing, kite surfing & boating only 8 minutes away
• Free 24-hour access to the internet for MSN, FaceBook & Twitter
• Cyber-café in the village of Angles
• Nightclubs in La-Tranche-sur-Mer
In the villa you will find a list of our "Top 10 Things to do with the Kids" in and around Angles. The list includes local adventure parks, theme parks and water parks, along with many other exciting activities!
Don't forget - ****We can guarantee you 20% discount off your Brittany Ferry crossing quote (for each car travelling in your party) a great saving - just £25 deposit will secure your crossing****
Please note - one children's bedroom does not have an opening window but a VMC & good lighting.
Further details outdoors
The fenced, heated and PRIVATE swimming pool sits amongst 1200m2 of mature gardens.
The landscaped gardens are well established with mature plants and shrubs from palm trees to olive trees. It is completely private and not overlooked by any other property. The garden is fully fenced with a gate to the front entrance.
The kids will enjoy the children's play area with swings, slide and sandpit. (buckets and spades supplied!) Overlooking the gardens, there is a terrace area leading from the patio doors, sun loungers and plenty of shade - ideal for your 5 o'clock Pimms! You will also love the large chimney-style barbecue, which cooks food to perfection!
The pool is fully fenced and has a lockable gate with padlock for which the parents hold the key. There is ample parking and secure gates at the front of the property.
Location description from owner
The Pays de la Loire region
Le Mimosa is under a minutes walk from the lovely village of Angles which has a large street market on Wednesday and Sunday mornings (in peak season)- an excellent opportunity to sample much of the locally produced food, including cheese, meat, fish and wine.
Located so close to the village of Angles, you can either take a leisurely stroll in the morning to pick up your fresh baguette and croissants with the kids or in the evenings visit a choice of 5 great restaurants. You will also find a comprehensive folder in the gîte listing restaurants, activities and local events, as well as plenty of ideas for entertaining the children. There is a huge write up of over 20 local restaurants that we recommend and if you want some 'adult time' we can also supply the baby-sitting too!
In the summer months Angles organises special events in the square including fun days, evening entertainers, jazz and blues nights, firework displays and night markets. You can sit with the locals and enjoy 'moules & frites' listening to a band and watch the kids dance to their hearts content.
Angles has its own Office de Tourisme, as well as a post office, two banks, a hairdresser, a beauty salon, an aromatherapist, a pharmacy, five cafés/bars and four restaurants. There are also two supermarkets, two butchers, a fishmonger and a fruit & vegetable shop.
The large fishing port of l'Aiguillon is just 10 minutes away. Early risers can choose from a range of freshly-caught fish, mussels, oysters, langoustine and gambas at the town's fish market which is open every weekday at 5am. Those who prefer a lie-in can sample the seafood later in the day at one of the many wonderful fish restaurants in the town.
Whether you're an experienced cyclist or a leisure rider, this area has plenty of surprises in store for you. Along the 'Loire a Velo' signposted bike trial, you can marvel at the stunning Loire countryside, visit Châteaux & Abbeys, stroll through quaint little towns & cycle through vineyards for over 110 miles!
The Val de Loire Vineyards Tourist Trail - 40,000 hectares of 'dégustation' - The skills of the vine were introduced by the Romans, and are now one of the main assets of the Pays de la Loire. Sweet, dry, sparkling, white, red or rosé – every one of you will find just what you're looking for among our prestigious AOC wines. Saumur Brut, Savennières, Coteaux du Layon, Saumur-Champigny, Anjou villages, Muscadet, Jasnières, Mareuil wines... From the Nantes area to Montsoreau, the Val de Loire Vineyards Tourist Trail extends you a warm welcome!
Due to the strict levels of drinking and driving laws in France we offer a taxi service to and from attractions/beaches and local restaurants - Please contact us for details.
Blue Flag Sandy Beaches (10 minutes away by car)
The fantastic sandy beaches are over 13 kilometres long - and 8 kilometres of them face due south. La-Tranche-sur-Mer and Les Conches are ideal for families with children. They are approved as a "Kids' Station", which means that the resort is a safe environment for children to play in. It also has specialist equipment and entertainments which specifically cater for families.
Great Quad Bike/karting experience (2 minutes away by car)
Let the kids (and indeed the big boys!) be the next Lewis Hamilton or Jenson Button for a while! Whiz around the course and have a great thrill trying to beat your opponents. For safety reasons, the kids go on the course only with other children and the safety briefing is excellent. Whilst they are having fun on the track, the rest of the party can have a nice coffee in the covered terrace area. www.vendee-kart.fr
Indian Forest Adventure (5 minutes away by car)
This great theme park has marked trails in a forest, as well as 122 different challenges. Suspended on safety harnesses, you are able to climb, swing, dismount and even slide across the forest at a height of 20ft above the ground. There is also an adventure area for toddlers, with themed bouncy castles, a ball park, rock climbing and an inflatable park. This is an excellent day out for both children and adults and is just 5 minutes from our gîtes. www.indian-forest-atlantique.com
Sporting activities on the beach (10 minutes away by car)
The beach at La-Tranche-sur-Mer has a 6-hectare area of water for water sports. The "Cercle Nautique Tranchais" (CNT) offers sailing, windsurfing, kite-surfing and sand-sailing. The area is also superb for boating and surfing enthusiasts
Adventure Park & Chateau (15 minutes away by car)
Experience the 'historic adventure' in the setting of the grounds of the 'Chateau de La Guignardiere'. Visit four continents of the world and solve the various puzzles as you go round. Get all the answers correct at the end the children get to open the treasure chest which holds a special reward for them. The park is set in 86 hectares of ancient trees, rows of menhires and wonderful animals such as deer, horses, ponies, swans and geese. www.chateau-aventuriers.com
Excellent golf courses (30 minutes away by car)
France is one of Europe's most popular golfing holiday destinations. It has over 25 of the Top 100 golf courses in Europe - and many golfers are now choosing to play in France rather than the traditional Spanish golf resorts. French golf courses are of an exceptionally high standard, are competitive and are well managed. We have 5 courses within easy reach! www.formule-golf.com
Aquarium La Rochelle (1hr away by car)
This is a 2 hour journey into the depth of the ocean - The kids will just love it. There are over 10,000 Atlantic, Mediterranean and Tropical species to view in an amazing 3 million litres of water. The huge shark aquarium with 20 different species was amazing if not a little frightening . An excellent day out, probably one of the best aquariums you will ever visit. www.aquarium-larochelle.com/index.php?id_site=2
Dunes Adventure Park (1hr away by car)
With over 38 different activities for the children to play on, the kids are bound to find a favourite! The kids will thoroughly enjoy everything on offer especially the water slides, trampolines (fully enclosed) and toboggan rides. A very safe, clean and friendly environment and lots of under cover shaded picnic area.
Puy du Fou (1hr 30mins away by car)
This is where time stands still - and will be an instant hit with children and adults alike. You'll see villages from different eras, gladiators still doing battle and Vikings launching attacks on fortified castles! In the summer, there are 28 evening/night shows with 300 fireworks per show, 2000 digitally-controlled projectors, 1500 computerised fountains, 4500 costumes and many more special effects. There are minstrels in the heart of the woods and master falconers in the meadows. You must book in advance for the evening show. www.puydufou.com
Cycle rail on tracks (1hr 30 away by car)
This is a great chance for the entire family to have some quality time together taking in the beautiful countryside, and wildlife whilst enjoying a picnic. The cycle cars are designed for either 4 or 5 people each and run along an amazing 10km stretch of former railway line (of course you don't have to do it all!) http://www.vendee-guide.co.uk/velo-rail.htm
Oceanile water park (2hrs away by car)
At the heat of Norimoutier this wonderful water park offers plenty of laughter for the entire family. Crystal- clear water heated to 28 degrees, giant toboggans, rubber rings (single and doubles), huge wave-filled swimming pool and cascading water falls await you. Great fun! http://www.oceanile.com/
Fishing on the rivers (5 minutes away by car)
You can enjoy two types of fishing - On the freshwater rivers upstream from the lock gates at Moricq, you can try for pike, perch, carp, bream and other bleak. You will need a licence which can be purchased at the villages Office du Tourism. Or you can fish in the saltwater reaches of the Lay, from the gates of Moricq to the mouth of the river which is subject to maritime regulations, so you can fish free of charge, for grey mullet, eels and plaice.
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Bed & bathroom
- 2 Double Beds, 9 Single Beds, 1 Cot available
- 2 family bathrooms
- Private outdoor pool (heated)
- Private garden
- Climbing frame
- Swing set
- Internet access
- Fireplace
- Table tennis
- Cooker
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- High chair available
- Satellite TV
- Video player
- DVD player
- CD player
- Hair dryer
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
Will consider
- Long term lets (over 1 month)
- Corporate bookings
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- Parking
- Secure parking
- Suitable for people with restricted mobility
- Accessible for wheelchair users — please contact the owner for details before booking
- Payment
- This owner does not use online booking. Please contact them and they will be able to offer you a secure way to pay for your stay. Never pay for your holiday rental by wire transfer (such as Western Union or Moneygram) as this type of payment is untraceable.
- Smoking
- No smoking at this property
About the owner
Susan O
- Response rate:
- 80%
- Calendar updated:
- 06 Apr 2016
- Years listed:
- 4
- Based in:
- United Kingdom
Languages spoken: English, French
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"Another fantastic stay at Le Mimosa"
Having stayed for a fantastic week at Le Mimosa in May 2011 we decided to return again this year- my wife and 2 children, my sister, her husband and 2 children and my parents. We were a party of 6 adults and 4 children aged from 18 months to 7 years old and Le Mimosa again proved to be an excellent choice. The accommodation is very spacious. Three bedrooms and a bathroom are at one end of the villa and 2 bedrooms and a bathroom at the other which proved to be very practical for our party. My wife and I and 2 young children were well away from the rest of the party with our own bathroom so when our kids woke at 7, we weren't worrying about disturbing the others. The gite caters brilliantly for children meaning we could minimise the amount of kit we took with us. High chairs, cots and change mat were all provided and a fantastic range of toys and games meant we hardly took any of the children's gear with us apart from things for the journey making it all so easy. We opted to have the cleaning team attend twice during our stay and it really made a huge difference. The outside space was also excellent and safe. There's a private, fenced pool, lovely terrace with lots of seating and sunbeds, a large BBQ and spacious garden for kicking a ball about and a great children's play swing and slide. The garden is secluded and secure on all sides and the pool is fenced-in so we were happy our roving 2 year old was safe. The location is also fantastic- just outside the centre of the village of Angles so we were able to walk into the village regularly. The route is paved all the way so it's easy to walk with the buggy. The village has a great butchers, mini supermarket, at least 2 bakeries and a few bars and restaurants. My wife and I had a lovely meal at La Cambuse one evening. There are a range of beaches 10-15 minutes drive away. We loved La Tranche-sur-Mer and La Terriere- the latter being wilder but both had good lunch options and the beaches were spacious and clean and great for kids of all ages. We would strongly recommend this gite for the perfect family holiday.
"Excellent house for families"
We stayed at the Le Mimosa in early July 2012 with family and friends and having been to the region twice before, chose the area for ease of access to the beaches and the facilities that the house was offering. The house was better than expected with everything needed to make you feel at home straight away after the journey. A small problem with no hot water on one side of the house was quickly sorted with a phone call but after that everything was great. Safe pool and garden and excellent for outside living. Very good market in town twice a week and a 2 minute walk into the centre to get early morning croissants and a coffee! Beaches are around 10mins drive away. Would strongly recommend this house and would book again if we had the size of family coming with us.
"Great house, very child- friendly, great location!"
We stayed in La Mimosa last summer with our children and grandchildren and had a fabulous holiday! The house was lovely- very well equipped and very spacious, even with 10 of us in the group. Having such a big, enclosed garden, plus the private pool was fantastic for our grandchildren. They also loved all of the toys and dressing up clothes! It was lovely that we could walk into the heart of he village with the children, to pop to the boulangerie –and stroll out ourselves in the evening for an aperitif or dinner! The perfect holiday!
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I like to make these golden chicken nuggets because they're so quick and easy and the whole family loves them. The seasoning can also be used on chicken breast halves to make great sandwiches. -Annette Ellyson, Carolina, West Virginia
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1. In a large resealable bag, combine the first six ingredients. Flatten chicken to 1/2-in. thickness, then cut into 1-1/2-in. pieces. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time, to bag and shake to coat.
- 2. In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil in batches for 6-8 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Yield: 8 servings.
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3 ounces cooked chicken equals 212 calories, 10 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 63 mg cholesterol, 435 mg sodium, 6 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 24 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat, 1/2 starch.
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Skip to comments.States Move To Revoke Charities' Tax Exemptions
Posted on 02/27/2010 10:12:15 PM PST by Steelfish
States Move To Revoke Charities' Tax Exemptions
Faced with steep declines in tax revenue, an increasing number of states and localities are considering eliminating various tax exemptions for nonprofit groups.
A bill before the Hawaii Legislature, for instance, would require charities to pay a 1 percent tax, and Kansas is considering making them subject to sales taxes. Revoking the nonprofit organizations' exemptions from property taxes is also under scrutiny in several counties in Kansas, as well as in Pennsylvania. And last fall, Minneapolis made charities subject to the fees it charges businesses and residents for streetlights in hope of gaining an additional $155,000, an exercise Jon Pratt, executive director of the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, describes as "looking under the sofa cushions."
In most cases, churches would be exempt from the tax measures, but all other nonprofit groups, including private schools and colleges, would be affected. City and state officials say they have no choice. "We're having to look at the public services nonprofits use and how we can adequately cover those costs," said Matt Greller, executive director of the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns. "We can't give them away for free any longer." Nonprofit groups say the moves to wring revenue out of them are shortsighted and will produce cutbacks in critical services that governments rely on them to provide, like mental health and emergency foster care services.
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I think we should have special tax on unions.
So, how's that hopey changey thing working out for you libs? :)
And a homeland security tax on muslims.
One question. Does this post mean I can't be given a tax exemption?
I move to revoke 0bama's moslem privacy.
We should make him pray in the open, on his little prayer rug, at the feet of Soros.
While moslem children (jihadis in training) dance around him in a big circle, chanting "Mmm mmm mmm."
I'd start with all of George Soros' front groups.
"Everyone send me $100 buicks."
Will you accept Chevys?
"We're having to look at the public services nonprofits use and how we can adequately cover those costs," said Matt Greller, executive director of the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns."
Enlighten us. What public services do charities use?
This taxation craze is way out of control. So now the Salvation Army bell ringer is going to be forced to share his coins with the government. And I guess the kids that receive toys through Toys for Tots will have to share with the irs as well. This just aint right.
There's a move on to remove the charity classification for Churches too....saw it on one of our out of this planet liberal nieces Facebook page...
"Enlighten us. What public services do charities use?"
Fire, police etc...
This is probably a good move... Along with the tax break comes the control by the government.
I would tax only busybody nonprofits, such as the American Cancer Society, which advocates smoking bans.
Why? In many cases churches acquire prime commercial real estate, many times from member donations, thereby removing such property from the tax rolls, and sometimes diminishing some small towns' financial income. I think that a fair and balanced approach would be to allow church tax exemption for the actual worship site property, with all other properties and businesses having to pay their fair share. As it is currently, church employees in one state that I am aware of, do not have any unemployment insurance, because the church is exempt from buying into the state unemployment insurance system.
They could privatize those services. The charities wouldn't get the services for free then, the services would cost the public less, and the government wouldn't have to pay the administration costs.
PeTA; Sierra Club? NAACP; Rainbow Coalition? These a D'rat fronts.
You've have hit on one of my not so favorite issues. Churches (some) have extremely large investment portfolios. Which produce tax free income, but also allow the church to vote in the shareholders meeting. They have a voice in election of directors as well as attempting to pass policies that impact the companies. I have always viewed this as a misuse of donated funds.
What about fire, police, street maintenance, and EMS for starters? (if they have a physical address).
Also, kiss goodbye to all the write offs for charitable and church contributions. Tax is an infectious disease.
Um, no. You got it backwards.
Screw that equal protection stuff. The Constitution only applies to people we favor.
"Um, no. You got it backwards."
No I don't... As long as their giving you a tax break, you need to do what they say. (or loose it)
The only good I can see out of it would be that it would make these groups demand more responsible government spending and therefore lower taxes.
Too often they are in support for a new tax to help the poor or some pet cause as long as they are exempted.
I give money to causes outside of my state and to some that inflict all of us. I always will. I will personally take the "hive" for any group willing to eradicate it.
You have given up your freedom. My money goes where I say. Yours does not, by that analogy. Why would you think somebody that works for the government is more intuitive than you are?
Well, it looks like they are going to lose it anyhow. Pfft.
Now the government can tax them out of existence. Which is what government does when it wants to get rid of something.
I was being facetious. But seriously, do you appreciate non-profits advocating for laws to reduce your personal freedoms?
Coloradans tried eliminating property tax exemptions for "non profits" and "charities" with an initiative some years ago. The property tax exemption for churches would only apply to the property actually used as a church — not "camps" and other property.
The initiative lost — but it may be tried again.
Many of the "non profits" and "charities" pay their managers and employees a helluva lot more than many small businesses can afford to pay their people.
Yes, those nonprofits and charities use all those services -- just like the residential and commercial property does. Why should they get a free ride on the backs of the other property owners?
Follows a very short list of tax-exempt organizations. Which has the best chance of losing it's tax exempt status? Now, which is most often on our side of the issues? Not that it matters because just as many so-called conservatives back churches giving up tax-exempt status as liberals.
Liberals don't have a damn clue about the liberal art of capitalism. They are not aware of the inherent progression and lack the ability to look ahead. They are "washed" and run mindless as far as governance is concerned.
I believe that the normal, assumed rationale is that they perform a community service.... well, that might be. And it might be that the "service" that they perform is in Ethiopia, or for hamas, or even for "planned parenthood", or acorn.
No. They are seditious organizations. Undermining elections (ACORN), currency (Soros), 2nd amendment rights (Brady, Tides, Soros), freedom of religion (ACLU), private property (Sierra Club, World Wildlife Fund) and more. You already listed some of your favorites. Many of these organizations not only enjoy a tax exempt status, they are also parasites on the taxpayer. ACLU gets paid every time they file a civil rights case by federal statute.
"Now the government can tax them out of existence. Which is what government does when it wants to get rid of something."
Aside from property taxes, businesses are taxed on their profit. If they are a charity and don't have any profits, there's not going to be any profits anyway.
That is because our very wise founders knew from personal experience what happens when the state gets control of the church.
Tax is control.
That's why church properties are exempt.
I am sure, pragmatically, that the good they do in terms of charity and keeping people from anti-social behavior far exceeds the tax income.
Often property taxes pay for fire departments, police/sheriff departments, and street maintenance, and ambulance services -- all used by the people in those "non-profits" .
Tax is an infectious disease.<<<<<<<
The power to tax is the power to destroy!!
Yeah, they couldn't possibly CHOOSE to cut government expenses to the level of government revenue.
The Founders exempted churches from taxes ?
They have to do something in order to pay for all those generous retirement packages. This is just a drop in the bucket compared to what is coming. I don't think they will be able to tax us enough to pay for all the promised benefits.
If the government cannot control you, you WILL pay a price.
One question. Does this post mean I can't be given a tax exemption?
Are you black or white?
Tax 'em all 'til they squeal. Get enough pissed off people and things begin to change. Otherwise the exempt people either fight to retain the status quo or advocate for an increase in taxes on the rest of us to keep their ox from being gored.
My neice bought a house in an upscale neighborhood and searched the internet for the owners of the house she had originally wanted. It was bought by Salvation Army and further research showed ownership of shopping malls and many homes in residential areas. We thought having temporary apartments for fire victims was a great idea but the location of the neighborhood tells a different story. Check out the local charities and the amount of property owned without paying taxes. I know they do good work but it concerns me that they have so much money to buy real estate yet continue to ask for pledges.
"In many cases churches acquire prime commercial real estate..."
Trinity Church at Wall and Breadway in lower Manhattan holds vast tracts of commercial and residential properties throughout the financial district. They also own this little bit of NYC
"...having to pay their fair share."
Thats sounds so, so, well leftist.
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Treatment of scoliosis is based on the severity of the curve and the chances of the curve getting worse. Certain types of scoliosis have a greater chance of getting worse, so the type of scoliosis also helps to determine the proper treatment. There are three main categories of treatment: observation, bracing, and surgery. Consequently, there are treatments available that do not involve surgery, but in some individuals, surgery may be their best option.
Functional scoliosis is caused by an abnormality elsewhere in the body. This type of scoliosis is treated by treating that abnormality, such as a difference in leg length. A small wedge can be placed in the shoe to help even out the leg length and prevent the spine from curving. There is no direct treatment of the spine because the spine is normal in these people.
Neuromuscular scoliosis is caused by an abnormal development of the bones of the spine. These types of scoliosis have the greatest chance for getting worse. Observation and bracing do not normally work well for these people. The majority of these people will eventually need surgery to stop the curve from getting worse.
Treatment of idiopathic scoliosis usually is based on the age when it develops.
In many cases, infantile idiopathic scoliosis will improve without any treatment. X-rays can be obtained and measurements compared on future visits to determine if the curve is getting worse. Bracing is not normally effective in these people.
Juvenile idiopathic scoliosis has the highest risk for getting worse of all of the idiopathic types of scoliosis. Bracing can be tried early if the curve is not very severe. The goal is to prevent the curve from getting worse until the person stops growing. Since the curve starts early in these people, and they have a lot of time left to grow, there is a higher chance for needing more aggressive treatment or surgery.
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is the most common form of scoliosis. If the curve is small when first diagnosed, it can be observed and followed with routine X-rays and measurements. If the curve or Cobb angle stays below about 20-25 degrees (Cobb method or angle, is a measurement of the degree of curvature), no other treatment is needed. The patient may return to see the doctor every three to four months to check for any worsening of the curve. Additional X-rays may be repeated each year to obtain new measurements and check for progression of the curve. If the curve is between 25-40 degrees and the patient is still growing, a brace may be recommended. Bracing is not recommended for people who have finished growing. If the curve is greater than 40 degrees, then surgery may be recommended.
As explained above, scoliosis is not typically associated with back pain. However, in some patients with back pain, the symptoms can be lessened with physical therapy, massage, and exercises, including yoga (but refraining from twisting pressures on the spine). These activities can help to strengthen the muscles of the back. Medical treatment is mainly limited to pain relievers such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) and anti-inflammatory injections. These treatments are not, however, a cure for scoliosis and will not be able to correct the abnormal curve. Continue Reading


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Surprise, surprise, surprise. That is what some folks thought Friday evening as snow fell to some low elevations around Clark County. Generally, areas about 1,000 feet and higher had anywhere from 1 to 2 inches of wet snow. A brief interlude of a winter wonderland.
I noticed rain and snow mixed in my Salmon Creek neighborhood and some large wet flakes were reported in many lowland areas. But that was Friday, and now, back to a brief dry spell and fairly mild temperatures.
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One weather-related item of interest is about to occur in Clallam County near the town of La Push. Recent storms in the Pacific have generated large swells in the 20-foot and higher range and, coupling that with very high tides, part of the jetty has been severely eroded. On Monday, forecasters expect 15-foot westerly swells at the same time as a 9-foot high tide.
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SATURDAY W-L ERA G/GS IP H R ER BB SOUA-Charley Sullivan (Jr., RHP) 0-1 9.00 1/1 4.0 6 4 4 0 2UAPB-Michael Newby (Sr., RHP) 0-1 9.95 2/1 6.1 8 8 7 1 3
SUNDAY W-L ERA G/GS IP H R ER BB SOUA-Justin Kamplain (Fr., LHP) 0-1 6.00 1/1 3.0 3 4 2 3 4UAPB-Stanten Jones (Jr., LHP) 0-1 15.00 1/1 3.0 5 6 5 7 4
ABOUT THE SERIESAlabama is off to an 0-3 start for the first time since 1952, after dropping all three games of the season opening series to Florida Atlantic. UA was outscored by the Owls, 25-8, and out-hit by FAU 39-20. Arkansas-Pine Bluff is 0-4 to open the season, following a 13-8 loss to Louisiana Tech on Tuesday night. UAPB opened the season with a three-game series against Arkansas-Little Rock. The Golden Lions dropped all three games of the series to UALR by scores of 13-0, 10-2, and 13-4. The series against Arkansas-Pine Bluff will mark the first ever games played between the two schools in baseball.
Alabama had won five straight season openers before dropping game one of the series to FAU, 5-2. The Crimson Tide hit .204 last weekend, while the Owls posted a .333 average against 13 different Tide pitchers. UA threw six freshmen pitchers in the FAU series.
As a team, Arkansas-Pine Bluff is hitting .185 after four games. The leading hitter for UAPB is junior shortstop Sean Samsa with a .308 average, and also leads the team with three runs scored. Junior outfielder Jacob Whitney leads the club with five of the team's 12 RBI. Through four games, the UAPB pitching staff has an 11.18 ERA, while allowing 12.3 runs per game.
Alabama is 56-4 all-time against teams from the Southwest Athletic Conference. The Tide posted an 8-0 record against the SWAC last season, defeating Alcorn State and Alabama State three times and Mississippi Valley State twice. UA is 14-3 against Jackson State, 3-0 versus Alabama A&M, 14-1 against Alcorn State, 15-0 against MVSU, 16-0 versus Alabama State and 4-0 against Southern. The Tide has never played Grambling State, Texas Southern, Prairie View or Arkansas-Pine Bluff.
TIDE PITCHERS• The Tide started a pair of freshmen pitchers in Taylor Guilbeau (Friday) and Justin Kamplain (Sunday) the first weekend of the season. • Guilbeau became the first true freshman to start the opening game of the season since freshmen were allowed to play varsity sports in 1973.• In his debut, Guilbeau allowed one run on three hits with four strikeouts in 5.0 innings pitched.• Kamplain lasted 3.0 innings after allowing four runs (2 earned) on three hits with four strikeouts in his debut.• JC transfer Ian Gardeck made two ninth inning appearances on the weekend, throwing 2.0 innings, allowing one hit with three strikeouts.• Gardeck had all three strikeouts in 1.0 inning in his UA debut in the season opener.• Freshman reliever Jake Hubbard was effective out of the bullpen, throwing 2.2 innings, allowing one run on two hits with a pair of strikeouts.
BAMA HITTERS• All-American center fielder Taylor Dugas led the Crimson Tide with a .455 average, going 5-for-11 in the series and hitting safely in all three games.• Including the last four games of the 2011 season, Dugas has now hit safely in his last seven games and reached base in his last 15 games.• Dugas was a home run short of hitting for the cycle in game two of the series versus Florida Atlantic. He was 3-for-3 with a HBP in the game, as he moved up the UA all-time list for double and triples. • Shortstop Jared Reaves was 4-for-11 in the series, posting two hits in games two and three.• Reaves now has 31 career multi-hit games.• Kenny Roberts hit a 3-run home run in the fifth inning on Sunday, it was the first of his career and the first by an Alabama player this season.• Roberts' home run on Sunday was the first dinger hit by an Alabama second baseman since Ross Wilson went deep against Clemson on June 13, 2010.• Roberts leads the team with four RBI after the first weekend of the season.• Freshman Ben Moore started at catcher on Saturday and in right field on Sunday, he was 2-for-3 with a double and two runs scored in the series finale.• In game two of the series, Cameron Carlisle had an RBI single in his first at-bat at the Capstone.
DUGAS COMPARED TO THE NATION• Senior center fielder Taylor Dugas is one of the nation's best among active players in Division I baseball. • Dugas ranks first in the country among active player in career runs (193), doubles (56) and walks (127). • Additionally, Dugas is second in the country in hits (268), fifth in total bases (384) and 11th in triples (12).
DUGAS CHASING HISTORY• Taylor Dugas entered his final season at Alabama ranked in the top-10 in hits, batting average, on-base percentage, doubles, triples, runs scored and walks. • Based on season averages, Dugas can set the school records for hits, doubles, triples and runs scored.• With five hits against FAU, Dugas now has 268 career hits and is tied with Dave Magadan (1981-83) for sixth all time in hits. • He now has 56 doubles in his career to tie Sam Bozanich (1998-2000) for sixth all time. He needs two doubles to match Jeremy Brown (1999-2002) and Joe Carusa (1997-97) for fourth. • Dugas has 12 triples to tie G.W. Keller (1997-99) for second and needs one more to tie Emeel Salem (2004-07) for the school record.
ON DECK FOR THE TIDE• The Crimson Tide has a long week ahead, playing five games, including one home game and four road contests next week• Alabama opens the week at home against South Alabama, on Tuesday, Feb. 28, at 6:05 p.m.• Tuesday's game against USA is the final game of a seven-game homestand to open the season for Alabama. • UA's first road game will be against No. 28 ranked Southern Mississippi on Wednesday, Feb. 29, at 4 p.m. (CST). The Tide remains on the road and travels to New Orleans, La., for a three-game weekend series against Tulane. First pitch for the series opener on Friday, March 2, is slated for 6:30 p.m. (CST) at Greer Field at Turchin Stadium. Game two begins at 2 p.m., on Saturday and the series finale is set for 1 p.m., on Sunday.


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ROME (AP) _ An Italian musician and computer technician claims
to have uncovered musical notes encoded in Leonardo Da Vinci's
``Last Supper.''
The so-called new Da Vinci code raises the possibility that the
Renaissance genius might have left behind a somber composition to
accompany the scene depicted in the 15th-century wall painting.
In a book released today in Italy, the musician (Giovanni Maria
Pala) explains how he took elements of the painting that have
symbolic value in Christian theology and interpreted them as
musical clues.
But he says the notes made no sense musically until realizing
that the score had to be read from right to left, following
Leonardo's particular writing style.
The result is a 40-second ``hymn to God'' that the musician says
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The Northern Illinois University campus is still reeling from Thursday's rampage shooting by an apparently deranged 27-year-old man.
But that hasn't stopped anti-game violence activist Jack Thompson from threatening NIU with a lawsuit. Over video games.
Thompson e-mailed GamePolitics a copy of a letter that he faxed this morning to the university's public safety department in Dekalb:
Pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request production of copies of all documents that reveal Steven Kazmierczak's play of violent video games, including but not limited to the use of his computer to play Counter-Strike, which he apparently, according to the New York Post, used to rehearse for his Valentine's Day Massacre at NIU.
The killers in the two worst school massacres in history—in Erfurt, Germanay, and at Virginia Tech University—similarly trained on Counter-Strike to rehearse for their killing sprees.
If I am not provided with this information, I shall bring a civil action to secure these documents.
GP: Frankly, I had difficulty believing that anyone would waste the time of busy investigators and intrude into the NIU community's period of mourning over something as trivial as the video game habits of a grown man. For that reason, I asked Thompson to verify that he had actually sent the fax to the university. His response:
Of course I sent it to them, you idiot.
The NIU investigators have already responded, professionally, and told me they will get me this information in due time. This is how you do this, which you wouldn't know.
I can't vouch for Thompson's version of the NIU staff's response.


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SANTA ROSA -- Stanroy Music Center, which has been a downtown fixture for instrument repair, sales and training for 66 years, came close to closing recently before a longtime employee and a former one stepped up to keep the name alive and revamp its reputation via expanded inventory and a larger venue.
Thirty-three-year store guitar technician Steve Shirrell, 64, and Dustin Heald, 37, in August acquired the Stanroy name and inventory from Tupper & Reed, Inc. The company had operated a Berkeley music store until its closing in 2005 after 99 years in business, and earlier it had ran a Walnut Creek store.
"Stanroy is back to hometown ownership for the first time in 33 years," Mr. Heald said.
"If we didn't do this, it would have closed down," he added.
[caption id="attachment_88490" align="alignleft" width="225"] Stanroy Music Center is set to move east on Fourth Street from this location in spring 2014.[/caption]
In May, Stanroy is set to move from 4,600 square feet and little storage and parking at 640 Fourth St. to 850 Fourth with 5,000 square feet of store, shop and lesson space and 1,500 square feet of upstairs storage.
With an impending closure of the store at the end of August, Mr. Shirrell brought in Mr. Heald, who worked there from 2001--2004 before careers in Hollywood and international special-effects makeup and in insurance sales. They struck a deal with remaining Tupper & Reed, Inc., partner Wayne Anderson.


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Made on a budget of Rs.12 crore, the film's first day collection was Rs.6.35 crore, and on the second day it grossed Rs.6.75 crore, said a statement.
Trade analyst Taran Adarsh praised the film and tweeted: "'Aashiqui 2' has had a fantastic start. Though numbers still being compiled, it's one of the biggest starts for a film starring newcomers!"
The movie, a directorial venture of Mohit Suri, released Friday. It has been co-produced by Bhushan Kumar and Mukesh Bhatt under their respective banners - T Series Films and Vishesh Films.
"The occupancy for the movie is 40 to 50 percent on an average. More of youngsters and college-going crowds are coming for the movie," Rajesh Thadani of Multimedia Combines told IANS.
He added: "The movie can do better in the coming weeks. The release of 'Iron Man 3' can be a reason for the low occupancy," he added.
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The Seattle Seahawks could use a good second tight end such as John Carlson.
The Minnesota Vikings could use a receiver with size to threaten opponents downfield the way Sidney Rice did for the team a few years back.
Of course, the Seahawks had Carlson on their roster last season. They lost him to Minnesota when the Vikings paid a premium for him in free agency. Carlson has been hurt and unable to help his new team much. Seattle had had trouble finding a reliable second tight end. The Seahawks released Kellen Winslow. They watched Evan Moore drop what would have been a game-changing reception at San Francisco two weeks ago.
The Vikings had Rice on their roster two seasons ago. They lost him to Seattle when the Seahawks paid a premium for him in free agency. Rice struggled with injuries last season. He remains in the early stages of fulfilling expectations with the Seahawks even while emerging as clearly the team's top receiving threat in 2012.
The lesson here is that free agency can often do more harm than good to teams and careers.
The money can make it all worthwhile for players, of course. Teams likewise have budgets to maintain. And in the cases of Carlson and Rice, there were no guarantees either would have flourished had they remained with their original teams.
But with the Vikings and Seahawks facing one another in Week 9, the stories of Carlson and Rice have come into focus. Both were young players when they left their original teams. Both had been relatively high draft choices. Both were worth keeping, but not at any price. And both are missed.
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According to Dr. Paddy Rodney, while the moral distress study she conducted with Dr. Peter Dodek focussed on the intensive care unit, the findings will have a bearing on the whole healthcare field.
"Moral distress has been studied more in critical care areas like the ICU, but it is happening in every area of healthcare practice," she said.
In many instances, the stresses can be the result of "a draconian business philosophy where we worship efficiency." When efficiency becomes a goal rather than a strategy, it is possible to lose sight of the objective, which is to help people who are vulnerable and needy receive appropriate care, she explained.
The problem isn't recognizing the services that the client needs, it is finding those resources in a financially constrained system.
In many instances, hospital employees down the entire chain of command follow policies and procedures that are almost guaranteed to backfire.
"What we don't measure so well is when they deteriorate out in the community and come crashing back through the emergency door," Rodney said.
The cost of caring for that patient has now increased drastically, but more importantly, it has increased the level of suffering they are experiencing. It points to one of many structural challenges in the health-care system. Rodney said while her research is focussed on moral distress, she is also interested in how the very architecture of a health-care system can make it easier or more difficult for healthcare providers to provide ethical and effective care.
"But obviously, the reason we are so concerned about this is because of the impact it has on patients and families," she said.
While there may be a tendency to blame the people who run these flawed systems, the blame game only compounds the problem.
"There is very little research into the moral distress experienced by administrators and senior managers," Rodney said. "There should be more, because what research we do have indicates they feel moral distress when they know the systems they are working in aren't funded or structured well enough to deliver what's needed."
On the plus side, most health regions now have "ethics services" designed to a healthcare accreditation standard, Rodney said.
"You have ethicists and people who do ethics work come in and consult when there is a particularly challenging situation - or better yet, educate the entire staff so they can be ethics mentors for each other," she said.
In that way, co-workers would learn to recognize the symptoms of moral distress in their colleagues and take the appropriate steps, such as calling a team conference to discuss this particular patient problem.
"There is a lot we can do at the one-to-one level, to listen to each other and be thoughtful. At the psychological level, we need to be careful we don't jump to assumptions or make conclusions. And at the policy level we need to focus collectively on system change that is informed by a broad base of evidence and that listens to the wisdom of patients, their families, and health-care providers.," Rodney said.
In determining the best course of health-care interventions, the most important consideration is always, "What would the patient and family want?" More and more people are creating what are known as advance directives.
"People, when they are well, can sit down and say, 'This is what I want.' Not the technical details, but to say, 'This is what I believe about the quality of my living and dying, and what I would want.' Along with, 'This is who I want speaking for me,'" Rodney said.
Rodney cited medical ethicist Edmund Pellegrino, who cautions against the "ethical slippery slope" of basing critical medical decisions on financial or staffing considerations.
"He believes that, when we are at the level of the individual, we absolutely should make the resource allocations or other decisions based only on their best interests," Rodney said.
By focusing on the patient, Pellegrino and Rodney argues, it is possible to develop better policies at the organizational level such as the use of advanced directives for ICU patients and bedside counselling for their families. As a side benefit, these measures would reduce costs.
Rodney said medical professionals have largely come to a consensus on ethical questions in the abstract, but the day-to-day stresses continue to take their toll.
"We're running so much on efficiency that the patient, their family and providers have so little time with each other, we're not slowing down to ask the right kind of questions, and it is damaging us, by causing moral distress for providers, but worse, it is causing suffering and erosion of trust for patients and families," she said.
Shayne Morrow is a public affairs associate at Pacific Coast University for Workplace Health Sciences.


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@WolfOfEve: Well I mean... the definition of a talking animal in real life is pretty shoddy. An animal is not required to understand the sounds they make or say something remotely intelligent for that matter. All they have to do is make sounds that sound like words. In practice, only the most extremely basic form of communication has been established. Things like single words.
The other issue here being that humans have very unique vocal cords. Any Pokemon without those is going to be physically unable to speak properly regardless of how well they train. (Once again. Meowth made reality his pet with sheer willpower. I don't even know.)
Sign language would be marginally more reasonable, but that raises an entirely different issue in that most people won't understand sign-language! (There's also plenty of pokemon that are physically incapable of sign-language as well.)
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