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Thanks for sending this one over Gord McCrady!
Subject: Fwd: When GOD solves our problems
This is interesting…Enjoy…
When GOD solves our problems, we have faith in HIS abilities.
When GOD doesn't solve our problems, HE has faith in our abilities.
One may observe God's accuracy in the hatching of eggs…those of the Canary in 14 days.those of the Barnyard Hen in 21 days
Eggs of Ducks and Geese in 28 days.
those of the Mallard in 35 days.
Eggs of the Parrot and the Ostrich hatch in 42 days.
(Notice, they are all divisible by seven, the number of days in a week!)
See God's Wisdom in the making of an Elephant…
The four legs of this great beast all bend forward in the same direction. No other quadruped is so made.
God planned that this animal would have a huge body…too large to live on two legs. For this reason, He gave it four fulcrums so that it can rise from the ground easily.
The Horse rises from the ground on its two front legs first.
A Cow rises from the ground with its two hind legs first.
How wise the Lord is in all His works of Creation!
Each Watermelon has an even number of stripes on the Rind.
Each Orange has an even number of segments.
Each ear of Corn has an even number of rows.
Each stalk of Wheat has an even number of grains.
Every bunch of Bananas has on its lowest row an even number of Bananas, and each row decreases by one,
so that one row has an even number and the next row an odd number.
Amazing!
There is more…
The Waves of the Sea roll in on shore Twenty-six to the Minute in all kinds of weather.
All Grains are found in even numbers on the stalks.
God has caused the Flowers to Blossom at certain specified times during the day.
Linnaeus, the Great Botanist, once said that if he had a Conservatory containing the right kind of Soil, Moisture, and Temperature, he could tell the Time of Day or Night by the Flowers that were Open and those that were Closed.
The Lives of each of us may be ordered by the Lord in a Beautiful Way for His Glory, if we will only Entrust Him with our Lives.
If we try to Regulate our own Lives, we will have only Mess and Failure.
Only God, who made our Brains and Hearts, can Successfully Guide them to a Profitable End.
When you carry the Bible, Satan has a Headache.
when you Open it, he Collapses.
When he sees you Reading it, he loses his Strength,
and when you Stand on the Word of God, Satan cannot Hurt you!
And did you also know…
that when you are about to Forward this Email to others, the Devil will probably try to Discourage you, but do it anyway.
Life without God is like an Unsharpened pencil - it has no Point.
I pray God bless you in ways you never even Dreamed.
I didn't think twice about forwarding this one.
Great presentation today at Rotary by John C. Smarge
John Smarge has been a Rotarian and resident of Naples, Florida since 1982. His classification is Moving and Storage.
John and his wife Cindy are Major Donors and Bequest Society Members. John served as President of The Rotary Club of Naples in 1992-93 and as District 6960 Governor in 1995-96. He was a member of the Rotary International Board of Directors in 2010-2012 and Chairman of the Executive Committee, 2011-2012.
John has twice been a Delegate to the Council on Legislation and three times a member of the RI President Nominating Committee. He has served as a Rotary International Membership Coordinator, Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator, Rotary Coordinator Training Leader and as Chair of multiple RI Committees. John served as the Aide to the 2018 – 2019 Rotary International President. Currently he is a member of the Shaping Rotary’s Future Committee and a founding member of HANWASH (Haiti National Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Strategy.)
John will serve as the Chairman of the 2022 RI Convention Committee (Houston, TX).
John has received numerous awards for his Rotary Service including the Rotary Foundation Citation for Meritorious Service, the Distinguished Service Award the Rotary International Service above Self Award and was recognized in 1999 as the District 6960 Rotarian of The Decade.
John is a past Board Chairman of the Naples YMCA and served as Director on the board of the Boy Scouts of America, Shelter for Abused Women, Naples Girls Sports Foundation and Southern Community Bank.
John and Cindy have three daughters and two grandchildren.
hanwash-online-presentation-2021jan.pdf
please always see comments for more details and additionl research
Tips from today's email Hustel
Amazon’s writing culture, explained
Making fun of PowerPoint presentations is a popular pastime in corporate America (to be fair, they really do suck).
Back in 2004, Jeff Bezos actually did something about it: In lieu of crafting a PowerPoint, Amazon employees had to write a narrative-driven, 6-page memo before executive meetings.
In their new book Working Backwards, longtime Amazon execs Bill Carr and Colin Bryar explain the company’s writing culture, including why memos are better than PowerPoint:
• Decision-making requires narrative: While PowerPoint is good for conveying data, decisions require persuading stakeholders. Memos are better at achieving this goal.
• Higher information density: People can read faster than people can talk. One author says a memo conveys 10x as much information as a PowerPoint presentation.
• Ideas > charisma: A charismatic PowerPoint presenter can sell a bad idea, while a poor presenter may be unable to sell a good idea. In a memo, the idea wins.
• Better analysis: PowerPoint’s hierarchical (and sequential) structure is not ideal to address complex issues. Narrative-driven memos can be multi-causal and provide a 360-degree view on a topic.
• Shared understanding: Whether or not one agrees with the memo, a focused reading of it puts everyone on the same page to begin discussions.
It’s not just memos, either
The book’s title comes from Amazon’s product development philosophy: Instead of creating a product and then finding customers, Amazon asks, “What does the customer need?” and works backwards toward a product.
As part of the process, employees write a mock press release, which accomplishes a few things:
• Forces big thinking: You don’t write press releases for incremental improvements.
• Creates an FAQ: This document answers all potential customer questions, and also uncovers potential hurdles and opportunities.
If you want a PowerPoint of this article, email us and we definitely won’t get back to you.
(Check out the book’s authors on the a16z podcast for much more.)
https://a16z.com/2021/02/07/working-backwards-amazon-bezos-memos-releases-narratives-innovation/
A great theme
Start with a chocolate bomb
Here is a few links that came across my desk , enjoy, check out the comment section for the good stuff
This one is from an advisor down in the states
Make your own
Check comments for some catch all of these items , over time will update.
Note: I like having these principals in an investment policy, it's not just about the returns, but what is your money's influence? It's good when the two can allign with your core values.
Thanks
Tim
Great Presentation today on charity and non profit organizations. Organized by
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The Senator, Honourable Ratna Omidvar, discussed
Diversity of charity and non-profit boards of directors: Overview of the Canadian non-profit sector
https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/210211/dq210211a-eng.htm
Many other topics are being addressed: will get the full list here of resources once available
IP rights
Working from home
Board meeting requirements
Chaitable regulation evolution
income generation
CRA new guidlines
Preparing for ONCA
Board Due Diligence during a pandemic and beyond
Essential charity and NP law updates
Last fall I attended the Toronto Update online, I have attended in Toronto 2 years prior to this, very well done and informative presentations
he 2020 Church & Charity Law Webinar
was held on November 5, 2020. The Church & Charity Law Webinar is designed to assist churches and charities in understanding developing trends in the law in order to reduce unnecessary exposure to legal liability.
individual presentations here
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Going through the payroll process this season, I was able to reflect on those lives that we have had an impact on our payroll, for fun I started remembering everyone and expanded the list to include other relevant parties. Over time people change, companies change, life accumulates. ~ TLR
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Reflecting on all of this, I am reminded of the beauty of business quote that I penned many years ago. I will post that below these guiding principals.
4-H teaches us to, "Learn To Do By Doing", with your Head, Heart, Health, and Hands
The Mountain teaches and demands "One Step At A Time"
Business embraced "Where Client Goals Become Our Goals"
Investments reminds us to be the "Guardians of Your Family's Wealth"
Nick Murray taught and reminded us of the Mission, "Helping Families Achieve Major Goals" , the rest is commentary
Our Vision was to provide "Omega Stewardship" , the People and our Core Values made that possible
Business evolved into "The Family Office"
Brock Shores Financial focused us on "Improving Futures"
Covid reminded us "Your Advisor Cares"
Timothy L. Ross, Family Advisor, since 1988, CEO, Founder Brock Shores Financial , Timothy Ross & Associates
Chief Weekend Warrior for every other crazy thing I do!
"The beauty of being in business is that your business engages all aspects of your mind, I think that is why you become successful, business challenges you to be more than you are, and that is where the miracle takes place." Timothy Ross, May 2004
I like Winston Churchill, he had the incredible ability to move the English language into action. My mentor Jim Rohn, say's , "Don't be afraid to borrow if someone else has said it well. Winston Churchill said, "The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it and ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is." That's so well said. You could stay up all night and not think of that. "
In case your compliance cruising, full stop, see, read, digest disclosure
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I was sent this list last night, most of the stuff they send is typically unsettling, and so slanted that it is deleted, I considered unsubscribing several times, but it's important to know what others think, even if it's in your face, but that is power for the course, and a wise mind listens to both sides and makes a decison after weighing the information and facts. So every once in a while you get something that you can shake some of the grit off from the sand box. This is one of them, still a few gooey pieces here, hold gently. ~ TLR
Somewhat related, click on this talk, Jen Psaki is front and centre on the world stage now
Monday, February 08, 2021
The world President Joe Biden inherits looks vastly different from when he left the vice presidency four years ago — and not just among the leaders he will rub shoulders with at international summits. The world’s fast-shifting political currents are driven by powerful change-makers within administrations, dynamic rebels, shadowy leaders and more. With Myanmar thrown into crisis with a military coup last week, and Haiti President Jovenel Moïse clinging to power after staging more than 20 arrests as his term was supposed to end on Sunday, Biden’s early days are already seeing that upheaval. Consider today’s Daily Dose your diplomatic world tour.
Isabelle Lee, Reporter
change-makers in power
1. Nanaia Mahuta, New Zealand
In 2016, Mahuta became the first female member of Parliament in New Zealand to have a “moko kauae,” a Maori chin tattoo. Now, in another historic first, the 50-year-old has become the country’s first female Indigenous foreign minister. Mahuta is drawing on her heritage to inform environmental policy and present a global image of New Zealand as a progressive bastion willing to stand up to China, even though Beijing is its largest trading partner.
2. Sun Chunlan, China
The Lunar New Year will look a little different this year, largely due to the efforts of Sun, 70. The only woman in the Chinese Communist Party’s politburo, she’s in charge of the country’s COVID-19 response. The vice premier’s relative success has made her a key player to watch as she tries to rectify China’s reputation for poor handling of public health crises, by, among other measures, cracking down on Lunar New Year celebrations and encouraging provinces to learn from the mistakes made early in the pandemic.
3. Martín Guzmán, Argentina
While pursuing his Ph.D. at Brown University, Guzmán continued to play an intramural soccer game with a fractured foot. Now he’s navigating Argentina through an economy injured by COVID-19 and a debt crisis. The 38-year-old economy minister has led the country’s successful deal for debt restructuring, avoiding a crisis that seemed inevitable. Guzmán anticipates 5 percent growth in 2021 for Argentina after helping lead aggressive government interventions in the bond market under leftist president Alberto Fernández.
4. Judit Varga, Hungary
Before serving as Hungary’s justice minister, the immaculately polished Varga, 40, rose to prominence for defending conservative Christian values in Parliament. She is known as President Viktor Orbán’s “charm cannon” — often finding a way to communicate his agenda where he cannot in an international arena hostile to his authoritarian tendencies. Now Varga has managed to find common ground with the EU, traditionally the Hungarian regime’s biggest bugbear. This year, she plans to bring regulations and sanctions against social media giants for free speech abuses.
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5. Kamissa Camara, Mali
The 35-year-old powerhouse is the first woman and youngest person to become foreign minister in Mali. Since her appointment in 2018, Camara has worked in various government positions and is now a young global leader with the World Economic Forum. While her rise to prominence is significant for her age and gender, how she got noticed is also a wild tale: Camara openly challenged then-President Ibrahim Keita to backtrack from a 2017 decision to give himself more powers. But in a region where political criticism is usually unwelcome, she was hired by Keita, kickstarting her political career.
surprising challengers
1. Jagmeet Singh, Canada
The jiujitsu-practicing Singh, 42 (above left), is the first nonwhite leader of a major national Canadian party. And the Sikh leader of the New Democratic Party won’t hesitate to pick a fight when it’s about something close to his heart. He was ejected from Parliament after accusing a fellow MP of racism (Prime Minister Justin Trudeau backed Singh during the row). Singh identifies with many of the key themes of U.S. progressives — on legalizing narcotics and raising minimum wages, for example — but he’s also willing to work with conservatives if it helps bring his party to power.
2. Yani Rosenthal, Honduras
In this Central American country, all eyes are on Rosenthal, as the convicted felon is reportedly considering a presidential run. After serving a three-year sentence for money laundering for a drug cartel, Rosenthal has quite a bit of catching up to do in the realm of national politics. Still, insiders see him as the best shot at uniting the opposition Liberal Party ahead of November’s elections. The 55-year-old two-time presidential candidate comes from a wealthy, politically connected family that itself was affiliated with Colombian cartels that use Honduras as a way station to transport drugs to the U.S.
3. Sylvana Simons, the Netherlands
Simons’ party, BIJ1 (“together” in Dutch), was founded in 2016 as an anti-racist party. Made up of activists turned politicians, BIJ1 hasn’t enjoyed much electoral success yet. Still, the Surinamese-born Simons, 50, who became famous as a TV presenter and endured racism before turning to politics, says the party is having a substantial cultural impact as traditions like blackface are increasingly condemned. She will be the face of BIJ1’s efforts in the March general elections — with a manifesto that seeks to upend the system with a new constitutional court and Ministry of Equality.
rebels for a cause
1. Stella Nyanzi, Uganda
By now, you’ve probably heard the name Bobi Wine. You’ve probably also heard about the rapper turned politician’s attempt to unseat Uganda’s longtime leader, Yoweri Museveni — which ended last month when Wine was placed under house arrest for 11 days following Museveni’s reelection, widely believed to have been rigged. But you probably haven’t heard of the radical Nyanzi, 46, whose commitment to trolling Museveni has slowly unraveled the complicated knit of his fear-based politics. Nyanzi’s ridicule of Museveni and his policies is not only entertaining but also revolutionary, so much so that she’s had to flee to Kenya in recent days for fear of persecution.
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2. Anon Nampa, Thailand
Another individual using unconventional protest methods, the 36-year-old Nampa was arrested following a Harry Potter–themed protest in August. And in November, the so-called rubber duck revolution kicked off with pro-democracy, anti-monarchy protesters using inflatable rubber ducks to shield themselves from water cannons. The protests have continued into 2021, with leaders switching up their tactics in favor of guerilla protesting in smaller groups and waging publicity stunts against the embattled Thai monarchy. Nampa, a civil rights lawyer by training, will be doing more than floating along.
3. Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, Belarus
She did not achieve victory in running for president last year, but Tikhanovskaya’s campaign proved that the end is not far off for Belarus’ longtime dictator, Alexander Lukashenko. Tikhanovskaya, 38, stepped in after her husband was arrested for campaigning for president against Lukashenko. Her charm and disarming honesty catapulted her to fame, and Lukashenko’s clearly rigged win led to mass protests. Leading a government-in-exile from Lithuania, Tikhanovskaya continues to organize the opposition, while Lukashenko has vowed to consider reforms at this month’s “people’s assembly.”
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the next dynasts
1. Nicolás Maduro Guerra, Venezuela
The son of Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela’s strongman president, 30-year-old Maduro Guerra began his political career when his father appointed him head of the Corps of Special Inspectors of the Presidency. In addition to sharing a name, Maduro Guerra and his father are very close. The accomplished flutist has made tentative steps into the political arena but now holds an assembly seat, cementing him as a key player in the Maduro government going forward.
2. Gibran Rakabuming Raka, Indonesia
The son of President Joko Widodo just won the mayorship of Surakarta, the city where his father started his political career — sparking speculation that Widodo might be preparing a dynasty. When Jokowi, as the president is known, took office, he ran as an outsider to the political and military elite that had long transferred power within their own circles. Now, Gibran, 33, is embarking on his own political career as the ultimate insider.
3. Sumeyye Erdoğan, Turkey
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s youngest child has long been seen as a potential successor to his throne — if her husband, also a close aide to the Turkish leader, doesn’t get there first. Known as Erdoğan’s favorite child, the 35-year-old has a master’s degree from the London School of Economics. There are some signs she’s not her father: In 2019, as a member of the Supreme Electoral Council she was said to have voted against a rerun of the Istanbul mayor’s election, after Erdoğan’s choice lost the first round. Last year, Sumeyye’s conservative women’s organization took an opposing stance from Erdoğan’s party by sticking up for the Istanbul Convention on violence against women.
in the shadows
1. Alfonso Romo, Mexico
In the two years that Romo, 70, served as Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s chief of staff, he attracted plenty of criticism from environmental groups. The former businessman resigned from his post in December, not entirely of his own volition due to controversy over potential conflicts of interest. Perhaps he’s going undercover: He continues to enjoy AMLO’s trust and is his key link with a private sector that’s skeptical of the president.
2. Mikhail Mishustin, Russia
Russian prime ministers tend to fade into the shadows of the all-encompassing Vladimir Putin. Mishustin, however, is anything but forgettable. The 54-year-old is quietly consolidating power while the world's attention remains focused on Putin. Mishustin has become the face of Russia’s coronavirus response and is earning kudos for his tech-savvy nature. While Putin isn’t in the market for a successor, Mishutin will be a key player for years to come.
3. Takeshi Niinami, Japan
The CEO of Suntory, one of the world’s largest alcohol firms — its holdings include Yamazaki, Jim Beam and more — is also a top economic adviser to Japan’s new prime minister, Yoshihide Suga. The 62-year-old is in favor of higher wages and encouraging Japan to commit to free trade. He recently spoke with authority about the measures Japan needs to pull off to stage the delayed Tokyo Olympics: contain new cases of COVID-19, implement contact tracing, institute widespread vaccinations and stage other successful large events like baseball games. Can this whiskey-maker spike Japan’s economy?
4. Abubacarr Tambadou, Gambia
When the United Nations ordered Myanmar to stop the genocide of the Rohingya, a minority-Muslim ethnic group within its borders, it was because of the tenacity of Tambadou. The former justice minister of Gambia, Tambadou, 48, brought the charges of genocide against Myanmar’s leader, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, after he witnessed the conditions at a displacement camp in Bangladesh filled with refugees fleeing violence in Myanmar. Now, Tambadou, who wishes the international community had stepped in against Gambia’s two-decade dictator, is occupying a larger stage as registrar of International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals with the U.N., helping try war crimes cases involving Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia.
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Good Afternoon, You probably noticed during the commercial breaks two common themes: Jon Hamm from Skip the Dishes and Questrade. Despite spending a lot of money to air during the Super Bowl, Questrade’s investment track record leaves a lot to be desired. Every Questrade portfolio has consistently underperformed their fund category. And thanks to their ads, We found it a little difficult to sit back and enjoy the game without being offended by the question: “You’re not still investing with Mom and Dad’s guy, are you?” “The lower fees are making a big difference.” Are you sure? Over the years, Questrade has focused on shifting the entire investment conversation to costs (which I suppose is no surprise given their relatively poor investment returns). As such, their misguided basis is a simple calculation of who paid the least amount in fees. Don’t get me wrong, we’ve always said that costs are important. It’s one of the reasons we deliver industry-leading fees to our clients. But don’t the actual investment results matter? With that we have put together some charts (see below) based on data last year from Dalbar. This survey indicates that investors have an increasing level of trust and confidence in their financial advisor. The same survey also showed that investors are placing increasing value on financial advice.
Attached is a client-friendly Questrade comparison.
qestrade-investment-outcome.pdf
We take a fact-based approach in comparing the RBC Select Portfolios with that of Questrade We hope that this is helpful. Thank you, Val Your RBC Global Asset Management Team
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NEWS RELEASE: February 8th 2021 For: Immediate Release
Canada’s Official Colours/National Flag of Canada
Commemorating the Centennial Anniversary 1921/2021 of Canada’s Official Colours Red and White in a proclamation by King George V. These official colours which played such a significant role in the creation of the National Flag of Canada begs the question all Canadians should ask. “Is it an unfair advantage for a political party of Canada to use our red and white colours as their own”? This question must be answered!!! Is there a “brand identity” issue which requires some intellectually honest discussion?
Secondly;February 15th 2021 marks the 56th Anniversary of first time the National Flag of Canada was raised on Parliament Hill. It took nearly 100 years to bring this amazing symbol of Canada to fruition. But, on this day, across Canada many Canadians will have a paid holiday in many individual Provinces, Family Day, Islander Day, Louis Riel Day and Heritage Day will take preference over National Flag of Canada Day. We are missing an opportunity to celebrate “unity” of this incredible country of Canada.
Why, there is still no “Statutory holiday” to celebrate the most admired and respected symbol of Canada? All Canadians should have the opportunity to celebrate and unite as a Country to honour a symbol recognized around the entire world with respect and acceptance as the “identity” of Canada.
Surely our Federal Government has an obligation to initiate and promote February 15th or the 3rd Monday of February each year National Flag of Canada Day as a “Unifying Statutory Holiday”.
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Contact: Robert J. Harper
Executive Director
Canadian Flag Education Centre
613-498-4992
info@canadianflageducationcentre.ca
https://www.visualcapitalist.com/basics-of-stock-trading-investors-choose/
https://www.libertycoalitioncanada.com/open-small-businesses
Listen to "The Promise- Episode 1" on Spreaker.
Flag Day is in 10 days, Feb 15th, please tune in to this interview and learn some of the history of our Canadian flag , about the promise and the unity that our flag achieved for Canada
https://www.spreaker.com/user/omegastewardship/the-promise-episode-1
Learn more about our flag
http://canadianflageducationcentre.ca
Check out some current history on facebook and other social media platforms, check out coment section for quick links
https://www.facebook.com/CanadianFlagEducationCentre/
https://www.facebook.com/50yearsofourflag
NEW CLIENT ONBOARDING FOR TAXES
- Once we get T1013 processed with CRA we can continue
- Next will send them an engagement letter once cra authorization is in place
- Then we can down load prior yr to start comparisons so we do not miss anything
- Review prior year physical tax returns for familiarity of file
- Get 2020 info as available from client or cra
- Finalize tax returns, review any items of concern with client
- Get T183 signed
- Process tax return with CRA
- Check assessment once processed, compare with submission
- Documents along with tax return and assessment to be given to client, copy may be scanned if business, rental, or emailing to client or high probability of return to e required in future for third party, ie mortgage renewals, etc.
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Good News !
If you have a small business often you do not have a business number as you never registered for HST. You need a BIn to apply for these grants and the option to just register a business number is available and you would not have to register for HST.
We have done this for a few clients recently and it was fairly simple to do. So one should be able to do this themselves.
If you go to the grant link it is there. Go through the questions at https://www.app.grants.gov.on.ca/msrf/#/home
Before you do that, click on these links below, register and get your number
Hope that helps
Tim
Where can I find my business number?
The 9-digit business number that identifies your business. This number will be listed on your GST/HST return, employer payroll or T2 corporate tax filing.
If you do not have a CRA Business Number, please apply for one here: Register for a business number or Canada Revenue Agency program accounts - Canada.ca
