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Chris Brown may not be having the best week. With a new lawsuit to contend with and fresh assault allegations, the Back To Sleep singer is now accused of firing his longtime publicist in a string of expletive-filled text messages. Brown has responded to the reports on Instagram claiming the allegations are part of an 'extortion' plan against him.
Brown, 27, is said to have entered a heated argument with PR manager Nicole Perna after complaining she did not do enough to promote his clothing line Black Pyramid. According to TMZ, Perna texted the r'n'b singer: "Loooove all the black pyramid pieces … awesome collection!"
Clearly not thankful for the sentiment, the Loyal hitmaker allegedly replied: "I don't want you texting me compliments with no results." Brown then reportedly questioned why he was not booked in for cover shoots with the likes of Vogue and GQ, before telling Perna to "get in the game".
Perna, who works at the BWR PR firm, is said to have fired back: "Anna Wintour doesn't want to f**k with you. These editors don't want to f***k with you. The majority of my time is spent on damage control. I am constantly cleaning s**t up and having your back." Brown retorted: "NICOLE, you texting me as if I will give a f**k if u dont work for me or not… Do whatever makes u feel better. Me personally, I DONT GIVE A F**K!!!"
In reference to his former manager Mike G, who is allegedly suing Brown for assault in a separate case, the singer continued: "Mike, this b***h got all the balls in the world talking to me but can't talk to the editors or anyone for that matter when they release b******t in the press… Send this b***h her termination."
Perna, who was able to view Brown's messages to Mike G in the text message thread, then wrote: "Chris, respect. You're in my prayers x," to which Brown allegedly replied: "B***h u in my nightmares." The publicist is said to have sent her resignation letter shortly after.
Brown is also said to have a strained relationship with Mike G, who has reportedly filed a lawsuit against the singer accusing him of assault in May. The manager has accused Brown of hitting him repeatedly in the face and neck, with his injuries requiring medical treatment at a hospital.
Death Row Records co-founder Suge Knight is also suing Brown over a nightclub shooting in August 2014. According to reports, Knight says adequate security measures were not in place when Brown and singer Pia Mia hosted a party at Los Angeles' 1 OAK when Knight was wounded by gunshots. Adding to Brown's legal woes, the Grass Ain't Greener singer is also accused of threatening his former tour manager Nancy Ghosh while performing in Europe.
Lashing out to the various reports against him, Brown wrote in a lengthy Instagram rant: "ALL OF THESE PEOPLE WHO ARE CLAIMING TO BE MY "TEAM", are a part of MIKE Gs TEAM! they all were fired on different occasions. IMMATURE AND UNPROFESSIONAL HOW THEY ARE CHOOSING TO HANDLE S**T. NO F****N NEED FOR ME TO HASH OUT ANY SPECIFIC DETAILS, just know people will run up a check and do no work, or even care…
"I NEVER NEEDED ANYONE FOR MY TALENT. PR??? PLEASE TELL ME FANS, DO YOU REALLY THINK THAT "CHRIS BROWN" HAS HAD A GOOD PUBLICIST?… PS. (SHOW THE CONVO THAT GOT HER FIRED, starting with her compliment, )MIKE G WAS ON GROUP TEXT. (PRETTY SURE IT WILL GET PETTIER) y'all have fun wit the b*****t."
Brown added: "ON MY DAUGHTER, it is. IF S**T WAS REAL, ALL THIS S**T WOULD HAVE CAME TO A HEAD THE DAY IT HAPPENED(EVEN THE SUGE SHIT), EXTORTION AND CALCULATED MOVES ARE EVIL AS F**K. IM DOING ME FOR ME AND MY KID!!!! YOU WONT MICHAEL JACKSON ME!!!!!"
In May 2015, Perna told media that BWR PR were no longer representing Brown. The company is yet to respond with comment on the latest reports.


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Two literacy-based groups are expanding their efforts in the community.
* Gorge Literacy is looking for patient, open-minded, reliable individuals to train as volunteer adult literacy tutors.
The two-day tutor training in Hood River starts May 21 and finishes on June 4. The training is from 9 a.m to 4:30 p.m. with an hour break for lunch, at the Columbia Gorge Community College Hood River Center.
Led by an experienced trainer, trainees will explore the reasons why adult learners enter into literacy programs, how adults differ from child learners, what are some of the cultural differences and learning styles that may affect tutoring, how to assess a learner's needs and work together to set attainable goals, and techniques for working with native English speakers and English as a Second Language students.
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* SMART — Start Making A Reader Today is a community-based program that helps develop reading skills among selected children in kindergarten through the third grade. SMART will expand to all elementary schools in the Hood River County School District in 2005-06, and plans a Scrabble Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 4 at Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital. Entry fee is $25, and participants are asked to gather pledges based on points scored over a total of four games. All proceeds go to Hood River County SMART program. Entry deadline is May 25, limit 40 players, plus a children's division ($10 entry) if enough players 14 and under are interested. Call Kirby at 386-1234, or e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com if you are interested, and see the May 18 edition for details.
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3D printing has undoubtedly become a tool-of-choice for makers and educators alike. The rapid growth in 3D printing technology and its popularity has manufacturers worried that at-home 3D printers may one day soon replace traditional manufacturing. From our experience though, a maker or entrepreneur is going to benefit the most from a convergence of these two manufacturing methods.
Below we will discuss the benefits and pitfalls of both 3D printing and CNC milling.
CNC milling machines "take a block of solid material (e.g. aluminum or wood) and use sharp rotating tools or cutters to remove all parts that are not needed. Milling is a subtractive method. CNC mills are computer-controlled. The computer feeds the machine-specific code that controls the cutting tools (just like the G-code used by 3D printers). The models for CNC mills are created using 3D modeling software, so-called CAM (computer-aided manufacturing) software applications." (All3DP.com)
3D Printing starts from scratch and builds a three-dimensional product layer by layer. This technology is referred to as additive manufacturing. Just like with CNC milling machines, a computer feeds the machine specific code that controls the design process.
CNC mills can work on a "huge variety of materials: metal alloys (e.g. aluminum, steel alloys, brass, copper), softwoods and hardwoods, thermoplastics, acrylic, modeling foams, machining wax (for creating a positive model for casting). You may need different cutting tools for different materials, but the tool-to-machine interfaces are usually standardized—so the tools can easily be exchanged." (All3DP.com)
At-home desktop 3D printers are usually restricted to a few materials, typically thermoplastics or resins. Thermoplastics can be mixed with other materials such as ceramics, wood, metal, but the workpieces produced on a 3D printer will not be as robust as workpieces cut from a block of metal or wood. Commercial or specialty 3D printers can print with more exotic materials (i.e. bioprinting and food).
With the range of applications for these two technologies, there is a lot of overlap. (Here we will focus on the applications either technology supports, while the other does not.)
CNC milling is the better solution when you need to manufacture extremely robust, precise and/or heat-resistant products. 3D printing is the better solution when you need quick prototypes to test designs, small batch runs or are interested in exotic application fields—bioprinting, architectural purposes and printing food.
By design, there is less waste with 3D printing. The technology only requires the material needed for building the product. With CNC milling, you need a block of material that is the size of the product it will produce—a great deal of material is then removed, and often times the excess material cannot be recycled.
Both technologies have their place in the manufacturing landscape. Where one technology falters, the other excels. When designing your product, keep in mind that using both technologies during product development might be just what you need.
Have questions about the manufacturing process? Send us your questions, firstname.lastname@example.com,we are happy to help.
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Our 3D Academy and Play-Well TEKnologies have teamed up once again to host a 3D Printing and CAD Design using LEGO enrichment camp for students. This camp is a perfect introduction to design and engineering. For the design aspect of the camp, students will have the opportunity to create their own LEGO component, and in the second half of the camp they will hone their engineering skills by creating motorized and architectural projects with LEGOS. This hands-on approach is not only fun and interactive, it also makes the abstract design and engineering concepts come to life.
View photos from our last 3D Printing and CAD Design using LEGO camp on our Facebook page.
Everyday students will learn the fundamentals of 3D Printing, CAD Design and Spatial Environments to create their own custom and one-of-a-kind LEGO component to take home. In the other half of camp, students will take part in Play-Well's LEGO Engineering program and have access to over 20,000 pieces of LEGO while creating motorized and architectural projects such as Steerable Motorized Gear Cars, Pneumatic Claws, Mechanized Battle Walkers, Conveyor Belt Systems, and Towering Skyscrapers. Students will be introduced to the world of 3D Printing, CAD Design, Engineering, Physics, Architecture and prototyping all while having fun in a LEGO-centric camp environment.
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3D CAD has become a critical early step in the product development process. These digital designs minimize design challenges and manufacturing complications.
Below are three common questions we regularly receive about 3D CAD technology:
Three-dimensional computer aided design, or 3D CAD, is a type of software that helps engineers, product designers, architects and other professionals design schematics for three-dimensional objects.
For most, the first step in the quest to produce the next big innovation is building a digital design of the product idea using 3D CAD.
3D CAD can be used to initially test product design theories and understand all of the design aspects without the need for building physical prototypes. Even though prototyping costs are decreasing, due partly to additive manufacturing (3D printing), it is best to develop a 3D digital design before producing a prototype.
It is not to say that 3D digital design is meant to replace physical prototyping, but it is bringing advantages throughout the design workflow that include computational fluid dynamics (CFD) tools for virtual simulation/testing, using the same data as for physical prototyping.
By using a 3D digital design process, we are able to create designs and validate them with up to 95% certainty that they will work before even building a prototype. -Collin Kobayashi, President & Chief 3D Officer of 3D Innovations
Test product ideas. With 3D digital designs you can easily test form, fit, materials and functionality without the need for a physical prototype.
Clarify product functionality. If you plan to seek funding from an outside source, digital designs are a great way to communicate an idea. You can demonstrate the product without having to produce a physical prototype.
Speed up time-to-market. The goal of every hardware startup is to get your product into the hands of consumers as quickly as possible. Your company is not profitable until you begin to sell units, therefore any tool that speeds up time-to-market is valuable. With 3D digital design files you can not only design and communicate a product idea, you can also export the design into various file formats for use with CNC machines and 3D printers for production. Manufacturers around the world have adopted common practices and standards that rely on the use of digital design files for their production processes. This adoption of using digital designs for their downstream applications eliminates operator error, increases productivity, and allows for more competitiveness in the marketplace.
Reduce Costs. From the onset, 3D digital designs reduce costs in the form of prototyping. While later on in the product development cycle, these same designs reduce costly errors during production.
The demand for 3D digital designs is rising and it is easy to see why. For hardware entrepreneurs, 3D digital designs are a great way to explore a product idea, build upon the idea and solicit feedback.
Need assistance creating a 3D Digital Design for your product idea? Contact us! Email us at firstname.lastname@example.com or give us a call at 808.722.8667. We look forward to talking with you!
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Early-stage hardware startups are faced with complex challenges, a flurry of information and questions, many questions. To sum it up, hardware is messy. However, with technological advances and a shift in barriers to entry, hardware has never been easier than it is today. Technology is enhancing the ability for fast experimentation, prototype development and manufacturing. Years ago these steps in themselves took months, today 3D printing along with a plethora of other advancements means that you can test designs and prototype in days or weeks. So what exactly makes hardware complex?
While hardware is easier today than any other time in history, finding product-market fit remains as tricky as ever. Whether you have a market in mind and are building a product to solve a problem, or you have a product and are trying to find your customer base—product-market fit is hard. It is one thing to design a beautiful product with flawless functionality, and quite another to rally a strong customer support base around this product.
This is where your support network comes into play. Form a core group of supporters willing to not only share your product, but to actively advocate for it. You want supporters that can provide quality feedback, engage with you on an on-going basis and that are eager to share your product with their own network.
New tools, new filament and updated components are always being released. You could spend months researching all of the 'latest and greatest'. Instead of spending countless hours in front of the computer researching all of the ways to build a prototype, get your hands dirty. Find the components you need to build a prototype and get to it. Once you have this version in hand, switch gears and focus your attention on a functional prototype. Your first prototype will be able to explain your idea, while your functional prototype will be able to showcase a working model of your product.
Don't be afraid to get out there are interview the big players in the industry you are trying to break-in to. These businesses have been in the industry much longer than you have and can share customer insights with you—such as, what customers will actually buy and at what quantity.
Build connections with industry contacts, other hardware startups, product development experts and others in the (growing) hardware community. These contacts will be able to help answer questions, act as a sounding board for your ideas and give you the encouragement you need to forge ahead when things get tough. "Surround yourself with people that reflect who you want to be and how you want to feel, energies are contagious." (Rachel Wolchin, Author)
Hardware is complex, messy and perfectly wonderful. Take your idea and pursue it.
Need assistance with your hardware product? Contact us! Email us at firstname.lastname@example.com or give us a call at 808.722.8667. We look forward to talking with you!
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It's no secret that additive manufacturing (also known as 3D printing) is shifting the manufacturing landscape and transforming supply chains. 3D printing is redefining how companies design, develop and manufacture products. Product designers are experiencing what it means to design without traditional limitations of design for assembly, allowing them to radically reinvent products based on performance rather than manufacturability. Below are four reasons as to why you should be integrating 3D printing into your product development lifecycle if you aren't already.
These are the biggest challenges to any product development team. Producing prototypes and delivering accurate designs to clients has never been easier than it is today with 3D printing. With a 3D printer, CAD models can become real life touchable designs in a matter of hours.
In product development it often takes many iterations of a product before a design is settled on. People have different ideas on how the product should look and function. While a 3D CAD model makes it easier to share design thoughts, nothing compares to holding a physical product in your hand to help communicate an idea.
Once a design has been finalized, a functional prototype is needed to help with other aspects of the business (securing funding, marketing, presentations etc.). In today's competitive startup market, a functional prototype is no longer optional, and investors (whether VCs or through crowdfunding) want to see how your product actually works and that you have come up with something that is indeed manufacturable.
3D printing helps reduces the capital involved in achieving economies of scale, thus lowering any barriers to entry for production. This is a major benefit for hardware startups that previously had to find funding before even approaching the idea of manufacturing their product. With 3D printing, startups can now manufacture small batches at an affordable rate and customize products based on customer demands.
Gauging customer support early in the product development lifecycle is vital for success. You want to get a functional prototype in the hands of your test market as soon as possible so that you can incorporate their feedback into the design. They will be able to share insight regarding product material, product fit, weight, visual appearance and usability. Having access to a 3D printer will let you update designs quickly and communicate design changes.
While 3D printing is making quite an impact on businesses today, it is hard to remember at times that the technology is still evolving and maturing. With the evolution of 3D printing technology, we can only imagine how it will look in five or ten years.
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During this special time of year, it is important to take a moment to reflect on the previous year's accomplishments. Over this past year, 3D Innovations has had the privilege to partner with numerous companies on a variety of product development projects—We had the honor of helping first time entrepreneurs bring ideas to life, assist clients with IP licensing, support in the development and marketing of crowdfunding campaigns, just to name a few.
Also this year, our 3D Academy partnered with both local and national organizations to bring hands-on STEM education activities to students here in Hawaii. Being able to share our passion for engineering and introducing students to the discipline is always rewarding. We are committed as ever to strengthening the local STEM ecosystem and working hard to ensure that all students are introduced to STEM subjects and technology early-on.
As we move into 2017, we look forward to what the New Year will bring.
Wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday season and all the best in the New Year!
-The 3D Innovations Team
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As the popularity of crowdfunding has grown, hardware startup entrepreneurs in particular have found success tapping into 'the crowd' and moving their products from concept to shelves. A successful crowdfunding campaign begins with one key component: planning. Start planning and preparing for your campaign months in advance so that when it is time to go live, you have a well-polished campaign that highlights your brilliant product.
If you are ready to tap into the power of 'the crowd' below are four essential items that can't be overlooked:
A functional prototype is necessary when you are trying to get people excited about a new product. While people can indeed envision a product from a great description, there is no substitute for the actual thing. This prototype not only shows potential investors what your product can do, it is also necessary for the marketing material on your crowdfunding page.
Our second point correlates directly with the previous one, you can't have an exciting video unless you have a functional prototype. The video portion of your page is where you let your product shine. The more descriptive and creative your video is, the more people are going to get truly excited to contribute to your campaign.
Don't wait for your crowdfunding page to go live before you start connecting with your customer base—this is too late. Connect early-on with potential customers to help build anticipation for your product and campaign. This is the time where you tap into your connections to form key partnerships. Do you know any industry influencers? If so, connect with them and work on forming a partnership in which they will be willing to help share your campaign with their connections. Remember, crowdfunding is all about tapping into 'the crowd', so the more people that see your campaign the better your chances are for success.
Let your creativity run wild! This includes all videos, photos and text; make your content unique and memorable. Also don't forget to include the "ask" in your pitch. This piece is often overlooked so the message gets lost. A clear and concise "ask", coupled with a creative campaign means that you are on your way to crowdfunding success.
Setting up your crowdfunding campaign will take planning and hard work, but remember that it is also supposed to be fun. Show potential backers the fun side of your product and your team.
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When it comes to product design, the notion that you need to go big from the onset is a fallacy—to build a successful product, start by thinking small and simple. Your product should not only be visually appealing, but it should also have a distinct look and purposeful design. Too much design "clutter" will impede functionality and turn customers away.
Here are a few thoughts on how a small start can ultimately lead to major product innovation.
Small Idea. Each idea starts out small, and from there, slowly begins to morph into something much larger than itself. Maybe your idea is based on making an existing product better or possibly it's for a customer base that has an unmet need—either way, your idea starts small and gets larger the more you evaluate it to see if it's truly viable. From this small idea, a startup is born.
Simple Design. Product design doesn't have to be complicated or cumbersome. The most successful products out there have a distinct purpose and don't let unnecessary features confuse the design. If there is one company that has built an empire on the notion of simple design it is Apple. Streamlining design and reducing complexity is a trademark of Apple products. Granted a startup won't have the seemingly endless resources or hundreds of product designers that Apple does, however it can imitate one major aspect of its success, simple design.
Focusing on a simple product design doesn't mean that your product has to be featureless or boring; instead, it aims to be methodical and purposeful. Ask yourself what features are absolutely necessary for the functionality of your product and start there. Going forward, every iteration of your product should focus on ways to streamline your design while enhancing the overall customer experience. Ask yourself, "What can we take away to build a better product?"
Big Innovation. Innovation is a result of the previous two points blended together—small ideas and a simple design lead to breakthroughs. Innovation is about doing more with less. Instead of focusing on what you can do to design your product to be an instant success (which in itself is extremely rare), ask "What's the smallest change we could make in our product?" This small change might just lead to the big breakthrough you are longing for.
It is always tempting to try and capture a grand solution in one leap. While that can happen, far more often the most innovative products are constructed from small ideas, simple designs and perseverance.
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Building a hardware startup is not for the faint of heart. In an ideal world, we would be able to eliminate all risk and guarantee ourselves success—since that isn't possible, the next best thing is to find ways to reduce risk as you develop and bring your product to market. By reducing risk in a number of areas you are increasing your chances for success. Below are a few ideas on how to reduce risk for your hardware startup.
Developing and building a prototype proves that you can construct and deliver a finished product with the capabilities you want in your product, while staying on budget. A prototype is a baseline for your team and lets you work out any issues early in the design process. During prototype development you will also be able to assess if there are alternate and more efficient ways of building your product—thus, saving both time and money.
Along with prototype development, you want to start the DFM (design for manufacturability) process immediately. This means that you are developing your product to best fit manufacturers' capabilities and requirements. It can be a costly mistake to build a product with the mindset that a manufacturer will just be able to deliver what you provide them—this is almost never the case. To avoid the (costly) risk of having to redesign your product, start the DFM process congruently with prototype development.
While you will have an engineering partner working on the development of your hardware product, it is always a good idea to get another set of eyes to review the design. Large corporations have multiple engineers review products to verify the design and provide valuable feedback, before manufacturing begins. A hardware startup doesn't have the budget of a large corporation, but it can emulate this valuable business practice to reduce risk.
Start building your audience and defining your target market early in the product development cycle. Your target market will be able to provide you with design feedback from a customer point-of-view and also help build interest in your brand. If you wait to connect with your audience until after you launch, you have done your startup a disservice by not building excitement early on and gaining market traction. When you build a rapport with your target market before your product launch, you will have customers ready to buy your product as soon as it's available.
Building a hardware startup can be challenging; however, with some foresight you can greatly minimize risk while increasing your chance for success.
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"Failure should be our teacher, not our undertaker. Failure is delay, not defeat. It is a temporary detour, not a dead end. Failure is something we can avoid only by saying nothing, doing nothing, and being nothing." – Denis Waitley
Building a hardware startup is hard work, and the road to success is often dotted with moments of failure, however these moments of adversity make you stronger as an entrepreneur. We tend to perceive failure as more public than success, and try our best to avoid it so as not to be embarrassed. The simple truth is—no great success was ever achieved without failure. So in order to succeed in the world of hardware startups, you must first understand that failure is just a stepping stone to greatness. Below are three common failures experienced by hardware startups, and ideas on how to overcome these obstacles.
The fact is that hardware startups are costly. Between product development and manufacturing, costs can add up quickly. While some entrepreneurs are able to bootstrap and fund the business themselves, more often than not, hardware entrepreneurs need to seek outside funding to help launch their product. If you are having trouble with funding, here are a few points to consider:
The main reason your target market will lack interest is because the product is not meeting their needs. You need to first define what the target market wants out of your product and then structure the foundation of your product around these desires. If you begin to build your audience while your product is still being developed, you will have people ready and eager to buy your product when it is available for sale.
As a hardware startup, manufacturing is going to be your single biggest expense. Keeping costs low while your product is new to the market will help you reduce your risks and stay out of the red.
Failure is not permanent and it does not have to be the end. While no one enjoys failing, it is a chance to learn, grow and refocus your energy.
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Discover our award-winning range of Mater maternity and baby care products at this year's Pregnancy, Babies and Children's Expo.
Mater Nappies have won GOLD in the 2016 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards New Product Award category (Innovation in Health & Wellness).
Mater Nappies has dramatically boosted The Nappy Collective's national drive this month with an unprecedented donation of 300 000 nappies for families in crisis. The surprise donation will provide 100 needy families with a full supply of nappies for one year, and brings the organisation's collection in the last three years to 1 034 625 nappies.
Celebrate Mater Nappies' Baby Care Product of the Year 2016 win with our exclusive online offer.
Mater Mothers partnered with Lyn's Label to give away a gorgeous Nappy Change Time Prize Pack. Congratuations to our winner, Danielle Rack!
Mater Mothers has partnered with Lyn's Label to give away a gorgeous Nappy Change Time Prize Pack.
Voting is now open for the 2016 My Child Magazine Excellence Awards. We are excited to announce that our skin care and nappies from our Mater maternity and baby care product range are finalists in the awards.
To celebrate Mater Nappies being voted Baby Care Product of the Year 2016 we asked our Facebook and Instagram followers to tell us in 25 words or less why your mothers' group would like to host a Mater Nappies Party.
Mater Nappies have been voted Baby Care Product of the Year 2016 and we're inviting you to celebrate with us!
Australian consumers have voted Mater Nappies as Baby Care Product of the Year 2016.
Watch Erika's video from the recent launch of the Mater maternity and baby care product range in selected Woolworths Supermarkets.
Watch our video from the recent launch of the Mater maternity and baby care product range in selected Woolworths Supermarkets.
Following the recent arrival of Mater products into selected Woolworths Supermarkets, Mater CEO Dr Shane Kelly and Director of Women's Health Services Maree Reynolds officially launched the product range.
An exciting new partnership with Woolworths Supermarkets enables us to share our range of safe, ethical and affordable maternity and baby care products with more families in South East Queensland.
Congratulations to our latest prize winners for the Mater products' Review and Win competition—each winner receives a carton of Mater Nappies in the size of their choice.
Mater Mothers' Hospitals are excited to be teaming up with Woolworths supermarkets to share its award-winning range of products with even more Queensland families.
Mater Mothers' Hospitals are excited to announce that our maternity and baby care product range is now available in three Woolworths Supermarkets around Brisbane.
Mater Mothers' Hospitals are excited to announce that our maternity and baby care product range will soon be available in selected Woolworths Supermarkets around Brisbane.
Congratulations to the winners of our recent survey competition.
International award winning and locally produced Mater baby skin care products have received not one, but two prestigious awards in as many weeks.
Mater Mothers is excited to launch a two week campaign to share Brisbane's best baby selfies!
The winners of our January to March 2015 Review and Win promotion have been decided. Are you a winner?
Congratulations to Temora Sharman, Jan Barnes, Jessica de Rouw, and Areti Ingram who are winners of our Mater Mothers' Hospitals' Products' Buy + Win Competition winning a six-month supply of Mater Nappies!
We are excited to announce the winners of our October to December 2014 Review and Win promotion.
We're offering you the chance to WIN a six-month supply of Mater Nappies. There are four prizes to be won!
Entry is simple—just purchase one product from the Mater Mothers' Hospitals' maternity and baby care range and complete the online entry form here.
We are excited to announce the winners of our June to September Review and Win promotion.
In a world first, a newborn nappy specially designed to fit newborn babies, has been developed by a maternity hospital—Mater Mothers' Hospitals, Australia's largest maternity service. Mater Nappies – Newborn First Weeks are used throughout Mater Mothers' Hospitals and are now available for you to take home.
We are excited to announce that our Mater Mothers' Hospitals maternity + baby care products are now available in selected IGA and Supa IGA stores throughout QLD and northern NSW.
We are proud to announce that Mater Nappies are now available in five sizes.
With the addition of newborn, infant, crawler and toddler sizes to our range, we now provide your family with a range of high quality, super absorbent nappies to suit your growing baby from the day they are born to their toddler years.
Learn more about our Mater Nappies range used throughout Mater Mothers' Hospitals, Australia's largest maternity service.
Mater Mothers' Hospitals, Australia's largest maternity service, is offering you the chance to win with our maternity and baby care products developed by Mater Midwives + Mums.
Mater is excited to announce the arrival of the first product in our change table range: Mater Nappies - Newborn First Weeks.
With over 5,000 entries received from families nationwide, Mater's competition offering one lucky family the chance to win a year's supply of Mater Nappies was drawn by Mater Little Miracles' mascot Miracle Max.
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You can also access our 401k Rollover Calculator to help with your IRA strategy. It's a financial calculator that helps you understand your rollover choices.
If you need step-by-step help with an IRA rollover, a retirement consultant can help you with the rollover process from start to finish, including contacting your 401k administrator for you, assisting you with a lot of the paperwork, and discussing your retirement goals and objectives. Have quesions? Call 800-213-4583 to schedule a phone consultation. You can also download the helpful Rollover Pocket Guide for easy reference.


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University of Washington - Seattle Reviews
Student & Graduate Reviews (70)
I was a double major in English Literature and Psychology and I had very different experiences with each program. UW is more known for their achievements in the field of Psychology, and so I had (mostly) very exceptional instructors in my Psychology classes. However, the English department is much smaller and not as well known, and so I had a much more poor experience. Most of my English classes were taught entirely by TA's (even upper level courses), some of whom had never taught before. In regards to financial aid, my family had an extremely difficult time dealing with their primary office. Often we would get transferred to three or four people in one phone call and none of the employees would be able to answer even basic questions about my financial aid package. If you are an out of state student hoping to receive in state tuition, you also have virtually no chance of ever having this approved. It's close to impossible to find information on the website to even see what the requirements are for in state tuition, and the university in general makes it extremely difficult to meet these requirements. All in all, my experience with the University of Washington was very hit and miss.


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Sailors stumble in Shoot-Out
It may get worse before it gets better, but senior Raya Duryea is convinced things will improve for the Steamboat Springs High School girls basketball team.
Sailors fly by Moffat in home tourney
Steamboat set to play at 8:15 p.m.
Explosive in the second and third quarters and — eventually, anyway — sharp from 3-point range, the Steamboat Springs High School boys basketball team charged ahead in the winner's bracket at the Steamboat Shoot-Out on Thursday, blasting rival Moffat County, 58-35.
High School sports preview, Dec. 8 to Dec. 10
The Steamboat wrestling and hockey teams and the Soroco and Hayden boys and girls basketball teams all hit the road this weekend. Will they find what their looking for on the highway?
Rivalry matchup looms in Shoot-Out tourney
The Steamboat Springs High School boys and girls teams begin play this weekend in the Steamboat Shoot-Out tournament. For the boys team, that means a 6:30 p.m. game at home against long-time rival, Moffat County.
Moffat County wrestling topples triangular competition vs. Steamboat, Coal Ridge
Bulldogs pin 10 of Titans' varsity in 66-6 win, hit Sailors 62-3
Moffat County High School wrestlers must have momentarily felt like they were in a bowling alley Tuesday night. How else would you explain collecting 10 pins? MCHS was the undisputed winner in points during a home triangular between the Bulldogs, Steamboat Springs and Coal Ridge.
Steamboat, Soroco, Hayden grapplers shine
Steamboat finished third as a team in its season-opening wrestling event and had three individual champions. Hayden and Soroco each had one.
Hoffman's shutout sets up Steamboat's first win
The Steamboat Springs High School hockey team hit the road Saturday and picked up its first win of the season, knocking off Liberty 3-0 in Colorado Springs.
Steamboat girls slip to 0-2
The Steamboat Springs High School girls basketball team lost its second game of the season Saturday, falling 65-27 to Durango at the Brenda Patch Tournament in Roaring Fork.
Ponderosa runs away from Steamboat boys
The Steamboat boys basketball team struggled Saturday playing in Roaring Fork against Ponderosa.
Steamboat girls sink in second half
A slow second half offensively sank the Steamboat Springs High School girls basketball team Friday in a season-opening trip to play against Roaring Fork, which was hosting the Brenda Patch Tournament.
Sailors, Huskies skate to a draw
The Steamboat Springs High School hockey team opened its season Friday with a trip to Battle Mountain, and the Sailors didn't pick their first loss of the season. They didn't pick up their first win, either.
Sailors hope to build on success
Steamboat returns trio of state qualifers
The Steamboat Springs High School wrestling team is coming off one of its best seasons. The Sailors would love to grow that success this winter.
Steamboat out, not down after regional volleyball
The season ended Friday for the Steamboat Springs High School volleyball team, but the Sailors came away from their stint at the Class 4A regional tournament with a unique claim. They ended their season with a win.
Craig Middle School basketball has a blast with Steamboat, Rangely
There was plenty of hoops hoopla Saturday in the gyms at Craig Middle School and Sandrock Elementary School. CMS boys basketball teams hosted Steamboat Springs and Rangely for an all-day triangular in a round robin format that gave the athletes of the three Northwest Colorado schools a workout.
Sailor girls run to fourth in state
The Steamboat Springs High School girls cross country team did what a Sailors squad hasn't in more than two decades: earn a top-5 finish at the state championship.


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Radiology nurse: I have been asked out before. But never while giving a barium enema! –Radiology Medical Office, Brooklyn Overheard by: Paper Doctor on cell: I have to get oriented as to the location of those cadavers! –3rd Ave, Near Cabrini Medical Center Older doctor to younger doctor in a group: You actually tried to get a dermatology consultant to come in the middle of the night? That was pretty dumb. You know those guys wouldn't get out of their Shea butter body wraps unless the world was ending. –Kings County Emergency Room Suit to lady friend: If you really wanted to smoke crack you'd go to the hospital! –Nassau St & Ann St Overweight girl to female friend: Wanna play gynecologist? –St. Mark's Place Overheard by: Sarah Booz
Archive for December, 2008
Wednesday One-Liners Know When to Stop
Bus driver: We should be arriving in Port Authority soon, hopefully at our schedule arrival time, but it all depends on the Lord of the tunnel. –Port Authority Bus Overheard by: Emily M60 bus driver, under breath, to traffic ahead: Mush. Mush. Yeah, mule. Mush. Git along. –106th & West End Bus driver on PA: Madam, don't let your children swing on the hand bars…this is not a jail. –M15 Bus Overheard by: bonoboxoxo Funny bus driver in soft-spoken jazz voice: This is Madison Avenue. If this is you, get out. I wish I was getting out. Does anyone know how to get out? Next is Park Avenue…or it's not. Is anyone listening? Thanks for the smile. –M16 Crosstown Bus Announcer on bus (waiting for someone to request a stop): Come on, my line's open. Someone dial my number. Come on, you know the number! (a passenger requests a stop) There we go! Thanks for calling! I knew you would! –M16 Bus Overheard by: alli
Except When Your Mother Was Pregnant with You; That Shit Was Hilarious
20-something chick (smelling pot and laughing): Woo…better cross the street! Wouldn't want to get high on this second hand smoke!
Middle aged father: Yeah, you're right…first hand is always better! –4th & Washington Square West Overheard by: agrees with the dad
That Was *You*, Cammy
Hysterical girl #1: What stop is next?
Hysterical girl #2: Tuckahoe.
Hysterical girl #3: I tucked a hoe in my pants once. –Metro North Railroad
Oh, Absolutely. You Should Go Right Now.
Out-of-towner: So, like, are the other boroughs nice? –11th St Overheard by: Jaya
Shirley Temple Was Always a Precocious Tyke
Woman: But where does your money come from? Who gives it to you?
Little girl: The world. –34th St Subway Station
Let Me Guess… Was It a Tossed Salad?
Lady #1: Girl, it was the best salad I ever *had*! Baby, it was better than sex! All I gotta do is eat this salad and masturbate and I'm good to go!
Lady #2: I thought it was okay, but it wasn't better than sex.
Lady #1: That's 'cause you smoke too much and you burnt off all your taste buds. You taste things based on memory. –W 26th St & 7th Ave Overheard by: Jason
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(Woman #1 is trying to exit Starbucks while pushing a stroller. Woman #2 comes to her rescue and keeps the door open)
Woman #1: You aren't from New York, are you?
Woman #2: No.
Woman #1: Because you're too sweet. –Starbucks, 114th St & Broadway Overheard by: Dan
Like Satan Claus, For Example
Woman to toddler: The devil is evil. That's why his name is spelled "d-evil". –Greyhound Bus
Wait, Is BullshitRomanceFuckingLatinDerivativeMishMashSomethingOrOther Not an Official Language?
World Music connoisseur #1: I think he's singing in Brazilian now.
World Music connoisseur #2: No, no…this song's in Argentinian. –Manu Chao Concert, Prospect Park


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This game could be low scoring as Gerrit Cole (19-8, 2.60 ERA) and the Pittsburgh Pirates go up against Jake Arrieta (22-6, 1.77 ERA) and the Chicago Cubs (97-65) in Game 1 of the Wild Card Elimination Game at PNC Park. The Cubs enter this series on an eight-game winning streak. The game gets underway at 8:08 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Oct. 7 and will air on TBS.
In his most recent outing, Cole pitched 7.0 innings, allowing two runs and striking out two in an 8-2 victory over the Cardinals. Pedro Alvarez (.243, 60 Rs, 27 HRs, 77 RBIs, 2 SBs) went 1 for 3 Sunday with one run, one home run, and one RBI. The Cubs were also victorious the last time Arrieta pitched. He pitched well, going 6.0 innings, allowing zero runs and striking out seven in a 6-1 victory over the Brewers. Anthony Rizzo (.278, 94 Rs, 31 HRs, 101 RBIs, 17 SBs) went 1 for 4 Sunday with two RBIs.
Pittsburgh, a +115 underdog, will look to capitalize at home against Chicago. The matchup currently has a five-run Over/Under (O/U). When playing as the underdog, the Pirates have a 20-26 record and overall money line at +2,146. They have not performed well against their division, earning a SU record of 34-42 and an 8-18 record when they were the underdog. The Pirates will be looking to pick it up in this one after recent offensive struggles. In the last 10 games, Pittsburgh has only averaged 3.2 runs per game compared to the 4.3 it's averaged on the season. Whenever an NL Central opponent shows up on the calendar, the Pirates seem to struggle with pitching. They allow an average of 3.7 runs per game, but allow 4.2 against teams from their own division. They have been extremely effective at striking opposing batters out, averaging 8.3 strikeouts per game.
Across the field, the Cubs have a nice record of 72-38 when they are favored and are +1,757 overall with the money line. They have played at the top of their game when rated as favorite recently. They managed an 8-1 record when playing as the favorite and a SU record of 8-2. Chicago has an eye for the strike zone, averaging an NL-best 3.5 walks per game. Chicago's pitching staff has allowed an average of 1.6 runs per game during the last 10 games, lower than their season average of 3.8. They have a WHIP of 1.15 on the year, the best in the league. The Chicago pitching staff has been an intimidating group this year, averaging an NL-best 8.8 strikeouts per game.
The Cubs have gotten the better of the Pirates in head-to-head matchups this season, going 11-8.
Predictions: SU Winner - ChC, O/U - Over
The Cubs hold a 46-30 record in matchups against NL Central Division rivals, while the Pirates currently sit at 34-42 in these games.
When leading after 7 innings, Chicago is 38-26, while Pittsburgh is 38-36.
The Cubs are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The Pirates have a 34-40 record when opponents give up that many walks or fewer.
When they outhit their opponents, the Cubs are 67-9. The Pirates have a 70-7 record when outhitting opponents.
Pittsburgh and Chicago both rank in the top half of the league in runs. Pittsburgh sits at 11th with 697 runs this season and Chicago ranks 15th with 689.
Ranking 17th, Pittsburgh is in the bottom half of the league in walks, notching 461 this season. Chicago ranks in the top five at second with 567.
The Pirates are 65-28 when they hit at least one home run. The Cubs perform similarly when they hit one or more homers with a 68-28 record.


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Introducing NERSAs Inclining Block Tariffs (IBTs)
Topics to be covered 1)Introduction of the NERSA delegate 2)Mandate 3)Purpose of the visit 4)Background 5)Introduction of IBTs 6)Key Design Principles 7)Development of IBTs 8)Information Requirements 9)Determination of the IBTs 10)Challenges 11)Myths 12)Advantages 13)Questions and Discussions 2
NERSAs PROFILE AND MANDATE The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) is a regulatory authority established as a juristic person in Terms of Section 3 of the National Energy Regulator Act, 2004 (Act No.40 of 2004). NERSAs mandate is to regulate the electricity, piped- gas and petroleum pipelines in terms of the Electricity Regulation Act, 2006(Act No.4 of 2006), Gas Act, 2001(Act No.48 of 2001)and the Petroleum Pipelines Act, 2003(Act No.60 of 2003) and the Petroleum Pipelines Levies Act, 2004 (Act No.28 of 2004) In terms of Section 4(a)(ii) of the Electricity Regulation Act (Act No.4 of 2006) the Regulator must regulate prices and tariffs. In the approval of the prices and tariffs, the Energy Regulator enables an efficient licensee to recover the full costs of its licensed activities, including a reasonable return or margin 3
The NERSA delegation * These analysts are responsible for analysis of municipal tariff applications for RED 3 4 NAMEDESIGNATION Mr Brian SechotlhoHOD: Electricity Pricing & Tariffs Mr Vernon Gibbs*Senior Analyst: Electricity Pricing & Tariffs Ms Maria Matlhaku*Analyst: Electricity Pricing & Tariffs
PURPOSE To share the information regarding the IBTs and for by municipalities to share the challenges being experienced with regards to the implementation of IBTs to enable NERSA to assist. 5
BACKGROUND During the stakeholder consultation on the Eskom interim price increase application (early 2009), many stakeholders called for the introduction of pro-poor tariffs with some even suggesting the introduction of IBTs Furthermore, the mandate for the introduction of IBTs comes the Electricity Pricing Policy of the Government. This policy reads as: Low income tariff customer tariff subsidization: Charging an appropriate tariff structure that allows for maximum subsidisation at low consumption levels with gradually reducing cross-subsidies as the consumption levels increase. 6
BACKGROUND (Cont) On 25 June 2010, NERSA approved a 31.3% price increase for Eskom for 2009/10 (interim application) and further limited the increase to the poor to 15%. This method of protecting the poor (differentiated pricing) was introduced by NERSA in 2008/09. The abovementioned decision was stated as follows: The approved price increase on the average standard tariffs includes a limited price increase of 15% to both Eskom and municipalities poor customers (i.e. Homelight 1 & 2 tariffs). It must be noted that this is an interim measure until the implementation of inclining block rate tariffs for protection of the poor. The full implementation will occur in the Multi-Year price Determination 2 (MYPD2). 7
BACKGROUND (Cont) During the analysis of the MYPD2 application NERSA investigated various options of providing protection to low-income tariff customers. The table below highlights these options: 8 OPTIONSREASONS FOR NON-SELECTION 1.Capping Increase to the poor: Differentiated Pricing This option resulted in major revenue losses to municipalities, especially municipalities which have a predominantly residential customer base It also does not always target the people for whom it is intended 2. Increasing the Free Basic Electricity (FBE) Allocation from 50kWh to 70kWh or even 100 kWh The authority responsible for the FBE allocation levels is the DoE together with COGTA and the National Treasury. NERSA therefore did not have the mandate and/or authority to enforce this option 3.Introduction of Real Time PricingThis would require major system changes with regards to metering with high costs and may even results in much higher prices for the poor
BACKGROUND (Cont) During this process, NERSA commenced with an international benchmark study on the design of an IBT During this study it was found that an IBT rate structure would allow NERSA to achieve the objective of (1) protecting low- income tariff customers and (2) promoting energy efficiency. This would also allow for compliance with the EPP. For these reasons, the IBT was selected as the most preferred and viable option On 24 February 2010, the Energy Regulator approved the implementation of IBTs concurrently with the 2010/11 price increase, in order to provide for cross-subsidies for low income domestic customers, as required by the Electricity Pricing Policy (EPP) 9
INTRODUCTION What is an IBT? An Inclining Block Tariff is a tariff structure where the customers consumption is divided into blocks. Each block has a price per unit of energy consumed; which increases with each succeeding block i.e. it consists of different prices for different energy consumption levels. For example: a low block rate for the first 100kWh of consumption and a higher block rate for the balance of consumption N.B It must be noted that the IBT is only applicable for residential/domestic customers (for now) 10
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE 11 Block 1 0 – 50kWk 54.0c/kWh Block 2 51 – 350kWh 58.0c/kWh Block – 600kWh 74.0c/kWh Block 4 >600kWh 88.0c/kWh
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE (Cont) Example: Thabo consumes 650kWh/month. In 2009/10 the tariff applicable to him is 73.0c/kWh. His monthly bill is therefore R In month 1 of 2010/11 he again consumes 650kWh. This time he is charged according to the IBT rates as follows: 12 Block 1Block 2Block 3Block 4Total IBT blocks Consumption (kWh) Tariff Rate (c/kWh) Charge to the customer 50*54300*58250*7450*88 Total (R)
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE (Cont) This example illustrates that the IBT is based on the principle of incremental pricing i.e. the user is charged incrementally on the block rates as consumption increases. This is similar to the progressive tax system Therefore if Thabo reduces his consumption by 50kWh – his bill will reduce to R Now what if Ntombi consumes consumes 1200 kWh –Her bill on the previous standard rate of 73 c/kWh R876.00: Average 73 c/kWh –Her bill on the IBT structure R914.00: Average c/kWh 13
KEY DESIGN PRINCIPLES 1.The need to be easy and economical to implement/ administer 2.The need to ensure stability, simplicity and understandability and transparency 3.The need to utilize appropriate metering and supply technology 4.The customers ability to pay 5.Equity: preserving a degree of cross-subsidies to ensure support to low income customers 6.The requirement to shield the poor from the impact of unacceptably high price increases 7.The need to ensure revenue neutrality to the utility 14
DEVELOPMENT OF IBTs The number of blocks and consumption levels were determined as per the table below for both Eskom and municipalities. The tariff was limited to 4 blocks in keeping with the design principle of being easy and economical to implement. 15 BlockConsumption Levels Basis of Block Range Basis of price increase Block KWhEqual to FBELimited to CPI Block KWhBreak even point (BEP) and cushion low income large families that may spill over from Block 1 CPI + % equal to or less than Real WACC% allowed Block kWhPresumed average household consumption Average (fully distributed) cost Block 4>600kWhRemainderLong Run Marginal Cost + Residual Revenues
DEVELOPMENT OF IBTs (Cont) The basis for the price increase resulted in the tariff benchmark levels as illustrated in the next 2 slides. For 2010/11 two sets of benchmarks (19% and 22%) are applicable. The 19% guideline refers to municipalities who implemented 34% in 2009/10. The 22% guideline refers to municipalities who implemented 25%. 16
DEVELOPMENT OF IBTs (Cont) 19% Benchmark Levels c/kWhBlock 1 Block 2 Block 3 Block 4 RED RED RED RED RED RED % Benchmark Levels c/kWhBlock 1 Block 2 Block 3 Block 4 RED RED RED RED RED RED
INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS In order to assess the IBT structure the following data/ information is required from the municipalities: Proposed block energy rate tariffs for the 4 blocks in accordance with the benchmarks Proposed fixed charge Customer numbers as per existing domestic tariff categories together with the related consumption Provide details regarding impact on revenues and calculations thereof 18
DETERMINATION OF IBTs Conventional Meters The IBTs are assessed for the domestic high and domestic low tariff categories. The domestic low is based on the average consumption of 400kWh and domestic high on the average consumption of 800kWh. The IBTs are determined as follows: Test 1: Comparison of the energy rates to the NERSA approved benchmarks in order to assess the proposed IBT energy rates. Test 2: Compare weighted average tariff to guideline increase – For the domestic high category, the proposed fixed charges of the municipality is added to the average energy rate. This results in an average tariff rate after the fixed charges. 19
DETERMINATION OF IBTs (Cont) Conventional Meters Test 3: Revenue Protection: The final test is to ensure that the introduction of IBTs does not result in unintended revenue losses or windfall gains. The 2009/10 domestic residential revenues are compared to the revenues achieved with the IBTs to ensure that this result is achieved. Where introduction of the IBTs results in a shortfall for the municipality, a revenue allowance protection is built in to ensure that the shortfall in revenues does not occur. 20
DETERMINATION OF IBTs Prepaid Meters WEIGHTED AVERAGE INCREASES For municipalities that are unable to implement IBTs, a weighted average increase is calculated. This is mostly utilised for the prepaid tariff categories due to system challenges. The weighted average is calculated using the customers monthly bill at the previous years bill (2009/10 tariff) compared with the estimated average monthly bill calculated based on block rates for 2010/11 financial year Note: There must be significant and compelling reasons provided by the municipality as to why IBTs cannot be implemented (especially for conventional metered customers) before NERSA considers the calculation of the weighted average increases. 21
CALCULATION OF IBT EXAMPLE: PROPOSAL BY MUNIC Comparison of Average Tariff (inclusive of fixed charge) to guideline increase Total before fixed charge Average energy charge (c/kWh)0.75 Service Charge (R/month)25.00 Average tariff after fixed/basic charge /11 (c/kWh) 0.78 Average 2009/10 Tariff (NERSA Approved) (c/kWh)0.78 Percentage Increase/Decrease(-)-0.40% Guideline i.e. 19% or 22%19.00% 22 REVENUE CALCULATION (500 customers) 2009/10 Total Revenues R /11 Total Revenues R Revenue Increase/(Shortfall) R
CALCULATION OF IBT EXAMPLE: WITH REVENUE PROTECTION Comparison of Average Tariff (inclusive of fixed charge) to guideline increase Total before fixed charge Average energy charge (c/kWh)0.75 Service Charge & Revenue Protection (R/month) Average tariff after fixed/basic charge /11 (c/kWh) 0.93 Average 2009/10 Tariff (NERSA Approved) (c/kWh)0.78 Percentage Increase/Decrease(-)19.00% Guideline i.e. 19% or 22%19.00% 23 REVENUE CALCULATION ( 500 customers) 2009/10 Total Revenues R /11 Total Revenues R Revenue Increase/(Shortfall) R
CHALLENGES MITIGATION STRATEGIES Prepaid Meter Challenges: Some municipalities need to update vending software to enable implementation on prepaid customers For 2010/11 a weighted average increase will be calculated for implementation These municipalities must liaise with their metering vendors to ensure that these systems are updated for 2011/12 implementation Billing Systems: The billing systems of municipalities are currently not compatible with the NERSA IBT structure Municipalities must ensure that systems are updated to allow for billing on IBTs 24
MYTHS Municipalities believe that implementation of IBTs will result in revenue losses. However, it is evident (from previous slides - examples) that the IBTs are structured to ensure revenue protection (revenue protection fee) NERSA is not approving tariffs of municipalities that are not implementing IBTs. For municipalities that are unable to implement IBTs, NERSA is considering the implementation of weighted average increases. No application has been rejected on the basis of non- implementation of IBTS. 25
ADVANTAGES In the past (2008/09 and 2009/10) NERSA limited the increases to the domestic low customers (last year the increase was limited to15%). This resulted in revenue losses for municipalities – especially municipalities with a predominantly domestic customer base. The IBTs ensures the revenue protection of the municipality and it is therefore considered a optimum method of protecting low-income tariff customers whilst also ensuring the sustainability of the municipality. THE END ! 26
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