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The following is now available on the CRA Web site:

News release

Ottawa, Ontario, December 7, 2007… The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) today announced the prescribed annual interest rates that will apply to any amounts owed to the CRA and to any amounts the CRA owes to individuals and corporations. These rates are calculated quarterly in accordance with applicable legislation and will be in effect from January 1, 2008, to March 31, 2008.

Income tax

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Currently, I’ve been spending my days trying to make heads or tails out of my father-in-law’s Clock Repair Business .. as he is no longer able to, since he was involved in a car accident early November. One of his customers came in today to pick up his antique mantel clock .. and in conversation, he mentioned that he couldn’t wait to get down south to Fargo, North Dakota for some last minute Christmas shopping, since the Canadian Dollar is so much higher than the U.S. dollar now ..

EH? EXCUSE ME? HAVEN’T YOU BEEN FOLLOWING THE NEWS?

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‘Tis The Season …

PLEASE! Do not drink and drive. In fact, if you find it difficult to say any of the following words or phrases .. you might be drunk! So .. don’t do it! Don’t drive! Don’t Drive! Give the keys to a sober person!!

Take the test - if you are having problems saying any of the following words or phrases .. YOU ARE DRUNK

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Last week (Monday November 26, 2007) .. I sent via our Canada Post (parcel Post) a VHS video to a friend in England. He received it Friday, November 30, 2007 delivered to his door. Isn’t that amazing?

You were probably wondering that you might want to support our troops overseas by wishing them a Merry Christmas or Seasons Greeting message, but it probably wouldn’t be delivered in time. Not so! There is still lots of time! In fact …

….. The following has been posted on the Canada News Website…..

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From Yesterday’s Post: FWD: Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader?

I received a FWD’ed email in my inbox the other day that asked the following question:

Are you smarter than a 5th grader?

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Have you seen this video going around? It came into my INBOX about a week ago, but I was reluctant to post it here … Basically, in a nutshell, the video shows you have to save money and an alternative to buying expense “AA” batteries, which are used all our remotes, wireless keyboards and mouse, etc etc etc.

HERE’s THE VIDEO THAT’s GOING AROUND THE ‘NET

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The following is available online ..

No. H 227/07
For release - November 30, 2007

OTTAWA — The Government of Canada is proposing an amendment to the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (MVSR) to clarify and make it easier for Canadians to import vehicles from the United States built as of September 1, 2007, which are already equipped with an electronic immobilization system or can be fitted with one.

The proposed amendment will be published in the Canada Gazette Part I on December 1, 2007. It would modify section 12 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations as it pertains to importing new vehicles sold in the United States. Interested parties have 15 days to comment. The proposed regulation would take effect shortly after the consultation period.

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Well, surprising .. it’s still the same ‘ole usuals …

#5 ….. CIALIS SPAM - WITH 769 SPAM EMAILS RECEIVED

#4 VIAGRA SPAM - WITH 1537 SPAM EMAILS RECEIVED

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I received an email yesterday that was cute .. it had a question .. and an attachment. The attachment was an excel spreadsheet document that was password protected with the answer to the question.

Do You Want 1-Month FREE Advertising Here on 1-800-HART?

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My father-in-law is Herbert König, proprietor and owner of Corydon Clock Repair here in Winnipeg. He recently turned 73 years old and has been working full time in his leased premises 5-6 days a week, commuting back and forth from his apartment. His stated hours are Tuesday to Friday, Noon to 6pm .. but he was often at his shop before 6am starting his day repairing clocks. Other days he was available by appointment only, but sometimes went into the shop to catch up on his work. He is a busy man!

On November 7, 2007 at 10:30am in the morning .. he was in a car accident.

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