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TAJ In The News
Chasing cheats - Tax Authority Goes After Delinquent
Media Entity: Jamaica Gleaner
DELINQUENT TAXPAYERS and dodgers are being put on notice that the State will be coming at them with unrelenting force this year as it seeks to secure revenues due to the national purse.
Ainsley Powell, commissioner general of Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ), told The Gleaner that $20 billion in arrears is targeted for this year and signalled that the authorities would be "going for a higher proportion due to direct intervention".
Christine Lagarde, managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), during her recent visit to Jamaica, urged the Government to improve its collection of taxes.
Powell told The Gleaner that unlike last year when direct action from the intervention of compliance officers resulted in the collection of $9.9 billion, TAJ is expecting to collect more from intervention.
"We are going to be upping the levels of compliance activities this year," Powell said.
"Last year, we had heavy use of the court system in terms of cases that we took to the court ... . We are going that route again," Powell added.
He told The Gleaner that TAJ was prepared to sell properties where the court has ruled in favour of the revenue for levy due to delinquency. He also said TAJ would continue to rely on information provided by way of tips on its tax-cheat hotline, noting that 60 per cent of the calls have proven to be "worthwhile".
Finance Minister Dr Peter Phillips is expected to table bills in the House of Representatives this week to assist TAJ in securing greater compliance.
Businesses to give information
This will be an additional compliance tool, which will be used against recent amendments to the Revenue Administration Act, which allows TAJ to require businesses to submit information details relating to their depositors, independent contractors, suppliers, and business customers.
"We are using it as one of our tools in determining who is to be registered, who is to file, and a sense of what they ought to pay," Powell said. "We are utilising it to determine the accuracy of reporting."
Only 17.3 per cent of tax returns for all tax types were filed on time last fiscal year, data supplied by TAJ has revealed.
Only 28 per cent of the 14,912 companies filed returns on time, and only 31.5 per cent made payments to the tax authorities on or before the due date.
Similarly, only 21.3 per cent of returns for individual income tax were filed on time, a few shades lower than the 29.3 per cent of the 391,527 PAYE that was filed on time.
"There is an overall compliance problem, which is what we are trying to solve by getting people to file on time," Powell said. "There is a general problem of filing and paying, and as you go down into the smaller taxpayers, then it (delinquency) starts to rise because most of your larger and medium taxpayers will come in early or on time. This is where you get the bulk of the tax," Powell said.
Only special consumption tax (64.6 per cent), general consumption tax (63.4 per cent), and guest accommodation room tax (63.3 per cent) saw more than 50 per cent of expected returns being filed on time.
The Government is seeking to raise $384.3 billion in tax revenues this year, up from $360.5 billion last year.
Read more: http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20140714/lead/lead3.html
Now you can check your property tax arrears online
Media Entity: Jamaica Observer
JAMAICA'S tax authorities have installed a new online feature designed to offer further convenience to persons paying property taxes.
According to Meris Haughton, director of communications at Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ), the new feature should have been up and running Monday.
"We have just put in place what we call a property tax online query which now allows persons to actually look up their obligation," Haughton told reporters and editors at this week's Jamaica Observer Monday Exchange.
Property owners, Haughton explained, can go online and check the status of their property, once they have the valuation number, "and that goes back seven years, so you can see what payments were made, whatever is outstanding".
Haughton and her colleague, Sharon White, property tax co-ordinator at TAJ, as well as Calvert Thomas, senior director of the Revenue Enhancement and Resource Mobilisation Division in the Ministry of Local Government, were guests at the Exchange where they discussed property tax collection and compliance.
Haughton explained that the property tax online query service was introduced in an effort to assist persons who, during the peak property tax period between April and June, had complained that after going to the tax office they had to first check their status then go to a cashier to pay.
"With this facility you can check your status before going to the tax office, print it, then go straight to a cashier at the tax office. Or you can just check your status, ensure that you have enough funds and then go straight to the cashier." Haughton said.
The new service adds to a number of other mechanisms already introduced by TAJ to make it easier for persons to pay property taxes.
Haughton explained that property owners can now pay taxes at any of 29 tax offices TAJ operates across the island, regardless of where their property is located.
"It wasn't like that a few years ago," she said, adding that the TAJ also offers what it calls an 'out of office service' which involves staff going into communities that are far from tax offices, and setting up an office in those areas to accommodate individuals.
That service, White explained, started in August.
"Since last month we have been going into communities where we realise that taxpayers have been having difficulty coming to us because of the cost of transportation," White said.
"We actually do it on a Saturday because sometimes, because of work, taxpayers can't come to the tax office [during the week]. Last month we went to St Elizabeth. This month we will be going to Clarendon, St Ann, and Kingston — out at Harbour View," White added.
"That is what we are doing now; we're not sitting in our office waiting on the taxpayers, we're actually going to them," she said.
Read more: http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/Now-you-can-check-your-property-tax-arrears-online_15043664#ixzz2ebWR615i
More Property Owners Rushing To Settle Tax Arrears
Media Entity: Gleaner
FOLLOWING THE publication of the names of approximately 400 delinquent taxpayers recently, property owners, in apparent dread of the embarrassment that this causes, have been rushing into the Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) to settle their debts.
Meris Haughton, director of communications at the TAJ, said: "Persons have been coming in, even those persons whose names weren't published, because we find that this also acts as a deterrent as persons are trying to make amends before they are caught."
She added: "When we take persons to court, it's really a last resort. We want to have dialogue, because we understand that times are hard, so if it is that persons are having challenges, we are willing to work out a payment plan."
Haughton also told The Gleaner that there should be no excuse for non-compliance as there are many options to make payment.
"We have boosted that area of our organisation, where we offer and provide more education to persons so that they are aware of what their rights and responsibilities are," she said.
"We have heard the complaints about the system, but generally, we find that persons play the catch-me-if-you-can game. We try to have many options in place to make it easier for persons to comply," Haughton told The Gleaner.
She said persons can also pay their taxes online, so they don't have to go to a tax office.
"We just want persons to know we are trying to meet them halfway, and our compliance measures continue."
Read more: http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20130904/lead/lead3.html
Taxpayer Held Hostage In Impasse
Dear Editor,
Reference is made to article in the Daily Observer dated Tuesday August 20, 2013, "Taxpayers held hostage in impasse".
Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) admits that there is a temporary suspension of the distribution of Taxpayer Registraion Number (TRN) cards and certificates printed after February 27, 2012. We apologise for any inconvenience caused to taxpayers. It should be noted however that TAJ continues to accept applications, process and issue Taxpayer Registration Numbers (TRN), as per usual. The public is reminded that the TRN assignment slips or printouts provided to individuals and organisations may immediately be used to transact business. This temporary printout/assignment slip shows the applicant's TRN and Name, and bears Tax Administration Jamaica's (TAJ's) stamp
TAJ has however implemented the following measures during this period to address customer concerns as raised in the letter to the editor.
- In cases where an institution with which business is being transacted requires verification of the TRN, another printout or assignment slip will be provided if requested.
- TAJ is also willing to provide a verification letter confirming the individual/entity's TRN. These can be requested at any Tax Office or the Taxpayer Registration Centre (TRC). All requests will require identification for the applicant.
Taxpayers may contact TAJ's Customer Care Centre at telephone: 1888 TAX HELP (829-4357) for further information if required.
Communications Unit
Tax Administration Jamaica
New Tax Rules for Charitable Organisations July 15
Media Entity: Go Jamaica
Charitable organisations are being warned that they could be asked to pay more than three times the duties payable on imports if they are found to have breached the rules granting tax relief.
The warning comes as the finance ministry outlines new arrangement for the Tax Treatment of Approved Charitable Organisations.
The ministry says following the recent passing into law of the Charitable Organizations (Tax Harmonization) (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2013, charities will no longer be required to apply to the Minister of Finance for tax relief.
It says this will be administered by the Jamaica Customs Agency and the Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ), effective July 15.
This is an interim arrangement until the Charities Law is enacted later this year.
The finance ministry says other organisations that do charitable works, but have not been designated as an Approved Charitable Organisation by the Commissioner General of the TAJ, should take the steps necessary to become compliant.
Otherwise it says such groups should seek to work with an Approved Charitable Organisation.
The ministry is warning that the Jamaica Customs Agency and the Tax Administration Jamaica will execute post-audits from time to time.
It also says the appropriate remedies and penalties will apply where it has been determined that an Approved Charitable Organisation, which has benefited from a tax relief, is operating contrary to the provisions of the tax laws.
Read more: http://go-jamaica.com/news/read_article.php?id=46223
Tax office takes unusual step to solve sticker shortage
Published: Sunday, June 30, 2013
Media Entity: Jamaica Gleaner
An unusually high number of motorists are taking the cheaper option of licensing their vehicles for six months instead of a year, resulting in a shortage of 2013 registration stickers at some tax offices.
Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) said it is addressing the shortage, but denied that motorists are being turned away, or otherwise told that the only other option is to register their vehicles for a year. Instead, they are being offered the option of seven-month registration, the office said.
Read more: http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20130630/business/business3.html
NONSENSE! Phillips Says Revenue Administration Act Ammendment No Spy Business
Published: Friday, June 21, 2013
Media Entity: Jamaica Gleaner
John Myers, Jr.
"No, nonsense!" Phillips said, as he addressed senior journalists of The Gleaner yesterday.
"There is nothing that is untoward or even controversial about the provisions of the Revenue Administration Act," he said.
Opposition spokesman on finance Audley Shaw had described the bill as financial terrorism on the part of the Government, but Phillips said the legislation originated with the administration of which Shaw was a member.
Read more: http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20130621/lead/lead1.html
TAJ Head Addresses Next Generation of Tax Administrators
Published: Thursday, June 13, 2013
Entity: Tax Administration Jamaica
Commissioner General of Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ), Ainsley Powell has advised tax administrators that the country will be depending on them to change the way tax administration engages taxpayers to collect revenues due in an equitable & cost effective manner and to foster greater voluntary compliance.
"I want to impress upon you, that as the next generation of tax administrators, you will have to redefine tax compliance, find more creative means to deliver service to ensure that we build a positive tax culture and protect the government's revenue", Powell said.
He was addressing participants at the official opening of the Tax Audit and Revenue Administration (TARA) Post Graduate Diploma Programme for Cohort 28, held at the Management Institute for National Development (MIND) on Monday, June 10, 2013.
Commissioner General Powell told the trainees that TAJ was investing in them to ensure that the future of tax administration in is good hands. He advised that, "… as TAJ is going through its reform, the role of TARA becomes even more important. We have to develop administrators that are multi-skilled, with competences across all tax types and non-technical areas. The new breed of tax administrators will be able to not only audit, but also to manage arrears, non-filing and registration and most importantly are customer focused".
Powell shared with the group that as a product of the "first batch" of TARA graduates in 1986, he was well aware of the challenges that they would face over the next few months, as the programme was very intense. He implored them to, "stay the course and take advantage of the training to become all that they can be, for the greater good of TAJ and the country".
Twenty-nine persons, selected from 234 public and private sector applicants, are participating in the 13-month programme, which has over 50 theoretical and practical courses, aimed at developing their skills and increasing their knowledge.
TAJ, in partnership with MIND trains tertiary graduates with a degree or diploma in accounting, management studies, business administration or any other related discipline.
Diaspora Marketplace Abuzz with Activity
Published: Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Entity: JIS
The Diaspora Marketplace - a new feature of the Jamaica Diaspora Conference - is buzzing with activity as several government entities and organizations seek to promote their goods and services.
Driven by the theme, 'A Nation on a Mission: Diaspora Partnership for Development', the Jamaica Diaspora Conference, which is underway at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James, seeks to focus on Investment and Trade.
Emphasis is also being placed on traditional areas, such as Education, Health and Community Development. The conference ends on June 19.
Addressing the opening of the Diaspora Marketplace on June 17, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. A.J. Nicholson, said it is a signal that Jamaica is open and ready for business.
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Rush to pay taxes
Published: Thursday, April 4, 2013
Media Entity: Jamaica Observer
Kimmo Matthews
TAX Administration of Jamaica (TAJ) has reported a major increase in the number of persons visiting tax offices across the island, in the last two days, as the April 1 date for the new tax rates became effective.
Director of Communications at the TAJ Meris Haughton told the Jamaica Observer that the bulk of customers came to pay outstanding property tax, while others were making enquiries as to how much more they would be required to pay, given the recently announced increase in property tax rates.
"We have seen increase number within our offices as well as calls into our customer care centres; the volume of those calls has increased considerably," Haughton said.
Yesterday, tax administrators at the Constant Spring Revenue Service Centre said because of the rush of customers, employees were forced to work up to 11:30 pm on Tuesday.
Meanwhile Haughton said, in the future, authorities would intensify their drive to get more Jamaicans to use online options to pay outstanding taxes in order to minimise the number of persons coming into the offices.
"We have been doing a series of publications, some advertising, (and) we have been using media to advise persons of the various options they have to pay outstanding taxes," Haughton told the Observer yesterday.
She explained further that;" We have advised persons that they have the convenience of using the online options which they can use from the comfort of their offices or their homes."
Messages, she said, have also been sent to customers in the Diaspora, informing them of their options of paying their property tax online.
According to TAJ, as a result of the change in the rates, all properties with an unimproved value up to J$100,000 will now be charged a flat rate of J$1,000. Properties with values exceeding J$100,000 up to J$1 million will attract an additional 1.5 per cent for every additional dollar above J$100,000. Properties with values exceeding J$1million will attract an additional 2 per cent for every additional dollar.
The TAJ has warned that if the tax is not paid within the applicable month, then payment of tax, penalty and interest may be enforced as provided under the law.
Unpaid taxes will incur a penalty charge of 10 per cent, and interest charge of 15 per cent per annum until paid in full.
According to the TAJ, property tax payments can now be made in half-yearly instalments on April 1 and October 1 or in quarterly instalments on April 1, July 1, October 1, and January 1.
Read more: http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/Rush-to-pay-taxes_13999056
Service With A Smile In St. Ann's Bay
Published: Thursday, February 21, 2013
Media Entity: Jamaica Gleaner
Gleaner Writer: Carl Gilchrist
Adding your married name to a tax registration number (TRN) card that was issued with your maiden name is relatively easy. So too is replacing a lost driver's licence.
Information about the two items came without difficulty at the Collector of Taxes, St Ann's Bay, earlier this week. It was a slow afternoon with around a dozen customers in the facility. Staff had time to exhale.
The young lady at the information counter was courteous without being overly so. She displayed a pleasant personality and was quite professional in disseminating the desired information.
She had just finished dealing with a client and motioned me to step forward. After I did, she asked how she may be of assistance.
I enquired about the process for a woman who wants to add her married name to her TRN card, which was issued prior to her marriage and bears her maiden name.
"Does she have her marriage certificate, the certified copy from the Registrar General's Department?" she asked.
I answered in the affirmative.
"She needs to bring that in along with her ID. If she has a passport with her married name, she could bring that," she continued.
She explained that the customer would be issued her number on a slip of paper that she would be able to use until the card is ready. Upon enquiring, she said the card would be ready to be picked up between six and eight weeks' time.
I thanked her for her assistance. She smiled and said, "You're welcome."
I left and went to the driver's licence section to report a lost driver's licence.
After waiting for a few minutes for the female attendant to finish dealing with a client, it was my turn to get attention.
"You may come," she motioned to me in a pleasant manner.
I approached the counter and after exchanging greetings, I enquired of her how to replace a lost driver's licence, explaining that a friend of mine had lost hers.
"There's a 'lost' form that she has to fill out. Do you want one to give her?" she asked. I replied in the affirmative.
"She has to bring it back so we can send it to Kingston," she said. She further explained that certain information that the licensee may not be able to recall could be retrieved from the information system at the office.
"When she returns the form, we will fax it to Kingston. The process takes about two weeks."
She remained pleasant. She asked if the licence had expired and I told her no. She explained then that it would cost $3,450 to replace after the information is received.
"She should need to bring an ID and a passport-size photo along with the $3,450," she said.
In September 2012, the Island Traffic Authority reported that it is issuing more than 1,000 substitute driver's licences per month, which was a 6,000 per cent increase since the police were removed from investigating claims of loss or stolen licences in 2007.
Read more: http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20130221/lead/lead4.html
New Income Tax Threshold, Corporate Tax Rate Tomorrow
Published: Monday, December 31, 2012
Media Entity: Jamaica Gleaner
Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding that an increase in the Income Tax Threshold and a cut in the Corporate Income Tax rate will take effect tomorrow.
The income tax threshold which is the tax-free portion of one's salary will move to $507,312 a year, up from $441,168.
This means that for weekly paid workers, the first $9,756 will not attract income tax.
For people who are paid fortnightly, the first $19,512 will not be taxed, while for monthly paid workers, the first $42,276 will not be taxed.
The TAJ said the portion of people's salary that exceeds the threshold will continue to be taxed at 25 per cent.
For pensioners and persons 65 years and over, in addition to the increased threshold, they are entitled to a pension exemption of $80,000 and an age exemption in the similar amount.
Meanwhile, come tomorrow, the new 25 per cent Corporate Income Tax rate will take effect for most companies.
The old rate of 33 and 1/3 per cent will remain in effect for companies regulated by the Financial Services Commission, the Office of Utilities Regulation, the Bank of Jamaica,; and the Ministry of Finance and Planning.
The adjustments to the income tax threshold and the corporate income tax rate were announced earlier this year during the Budget presentation.
Read more: http://jamaica-gleaner.com/latest/article.php?id=42018
Overseas Residents Need TRN For Local Tax Transactions
Published: Monday, December 17, 2012
Media Entity: Jamaica Gleaner
Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) says starting next year it will enforce the rule which requires persons residing or operating from overseas who do business with the tax authority in Jamaica, to have a Taxpayer Registration Number (TRN).
However, this will cease as of December 31 with the new rule becoming effective on January 1, 2013.
The categories of persons to be affected by this announcement are those residing and or operating overseas and persons who are party to a transaction that is being processed in Jamaica.
People who do business with a revenue department on any matter pertaining to taxes and those liable to pay taxes, or to do anything in relation to any enactment will also be affected.
TAJ said individuals who reside overseas can apply for a TRN from the website www.jamaicatax.gov.jm.
Persons calling from the United States who want more information may call 1-888-GO-JA-TAX or 1-888-465-2829, while others can contact the office using 1-888-TAX-HELP or 1-888-829-4357.
Read more: http://jamaica-gleaner.com/latest/article.php?id=41801
Tax Office To Stop Cheats From Leaving The Island
Published: Thursday, December 13, 2012
Media Entity: Jamaica Gleaner
Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is warning persons who are planning to travel overseas and have outstanding tax liabilities to resolve the matter speedily or face travel restrictions at the country's airports.
The TAJ says it will be issuing stop orders on delinquent taxpayers, who have undisputed liabilities and have been contacted but remain delinquent.
It said this will prevent such persons from leaving the island until the outstanding matters have been cleared or suitable written arrangements have been made to settle them.
This tax collection activity forms part of the administration's on-going debt collection strategy under the National Compliance Plan, to counter the prevalence of tax evasion and wilful non-compliance.
However, persons in doubt are being encouraged to contact the TAJ's Customer Care Centre at 1-888-TAXHELP (829-4357) or the nearest Tax Office.
Read more: http://jamaica-gleaner.com/latest/article.php?id=41720
Great Job, Inland Revenue
Published: Thurday, November 29, 2012
Media Entity: Jamaica Observer
Dear Editor
All these years I have been visiting the Inland Revenue Department, Old Hope Road, to do business and November 28, 2012 was the first time that I have been there and did not have to spend half-day.
The manager, Verona Bent, was on the floor checking documents to make sure the requisite papers for the transaction were the ones in hand, advising customers where to go and informing them of the amount to be paid for the different transactions. I went there at about 8:15 am and I was out before 8:30 am. Many expressed the same sentiment I did - such speedy service never happened before!
So I am encouraging Ms Bent to continue her good work in keeping the cashiers on the ball - no time to chit-chat, as people often say they are government workers and idle the time away.
Eastern Tax Offices Reopen
Published: Monday, November 05, 2012
Media Entity: Jamaica Gleaner
Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) said the Annotto Bay and Buff Bay tax offices in St. Mary and Portland respectively have now been reopened for business.
"The offices are now able to operate fully, following repairs and clean-up activities in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy," TAJ said in a release.
"The public is however reminded that they may still experience delays and inconvenience at several other TAJ locations, particularly the tax offices in St. Thomas, Portland and St. Mary, which are still experiencing challenges with their communications systems," it said.
However, TAJ said every effort is being made to return to normality at its entire network of 29 tax offices and other offices in the shortest possible time.
Link: http://jamaica-gleaner.com/latest/article.php?id=40968
Tax Administration encouraged to go after tax evaders
Published: Monday, May 07, 2012
Media Entity: Jamaica Observer
NATIONAL Integrity Action Limited (NIA) is giving encouragement to the Tax Administration of Jamaica (TAJ) "to intensify its effort to utilise all lawful means to reduce tax evasion, and in its conduct of assessments, particularly of large taxpayers".
The group is encouraging the TAJ "not to be in any way intimidated by threats of any kind, whether from corporate or political sources".
"NIA wishes to remind that no taxpayer – local or foreign – however big and well-connected, and however positive a corporate image, is above the law," a statement from the group's executive director Professor Trevor Munroe said.
"What is beyond dispute, as NIA has been pointing out, is that tax evasion, particularly by large taxpayers in Jamaica, is a major contributor to the inability of successive administrations to relieve the inordinate burden on PAYE taxpayers as well as the incapacity to pay teachers adequately, to provide the police with the necessary vehicles, and to acquire and maintain appropriate equipment for hospitals and clinics to serve the peoples' health needs," the statement said.
Link: http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/Tax-Administration-encouraged-to-go-after-tax-evaders
Tax cheat hotline successful
Published: Friday April 27, 2012
Media Entity: Gleaner/Power 106 News Centre
Monique Grange, Assistant News Editor
The Tax Administration Jamaica is says it is working to recover at least $176 million in unpaid taxes.
The sum was arrived at based on assessments following calls to the tax cheat hotline.
The hotline was established on May 1 last year, as part of efforts to clamp down on suspected tax dodgers.
Communication Officer at Tax Administration Jamaica, Leighton Beckles, said the majority of the reports received related to under-reporting, failure to file and


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Vybz Kartel Convicted Of Murder
Kartel maintained his innocence, but was not able to convince a jury.
The jury came back with a guilty verdict after a mere two hours even though the trial took a whopping 65 days.
Kartel's lawyer said they would vigorously appeal the decision and suggested the police were biased.
"We will not sit by and let this case of injustice score victory.
We will be appealing the verdict given the many questionable police corruption in the case," the lawyer said according to UrbanIslands.com.
Kartel was acquitted of the murder of Barrington "Bossie" Burton last year.
The body of Clive Williams was never found, but authorities maintain it happened in a house owned by Kartel.
Three other men, Shawn "Storm" Campbell, Kahira Jones, and André St John, were also found guilty in the murder.
Kartel faces life in prison.


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A downloadable version of the 1986 NES version of the sequel to the classic game Donkey Kong, provided through Nintendo's Virtual Console service.
Based on the popular arcade game, Donkey Kong Jr. is the sequel to the immensely successful Donkey Kong. Players play as Donkey Kong's son, Junior, and rescue his dad, who has been kidnapped and imprisoned in a cage by Mario. Players use their jumping and climbing abilities to clamber up vines and chains, gather vital fruit and keys, and open the cage to free their father. Make sure to avoid the pesky birds, nasty electric sparks and creepy chompers. Four different worlds filled with numerous climbing and jumping puzzles await in this timeless classic.
Also known as: Donkey Kong 2: Donkey Kong Jr. [unofficial title], Donkey Kong Junior
Release Region: United States
Release Date: September 1, 2011
Publisher: Nintendo
Release Region: United Kingdom
Release Date: September 20, 2012
Publisher: Nintendo
Also available on: Colecovision, Atari 7800, Atari 2600, NES, Nintendo DSi, Game Boy Advance, Game & Watch, Game & Watch, Game & Watch, Game & Watch, Atari 400/800/XL/XE, Arcade, Intellivision, Wii


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Pacific Champagne
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Price Per Piece: $4.80
Price Per Box: $57.60
Quantity in Cart: None
Sq. Ft. Per Box: 5.28
Pieces Per Box: 12
Length: 8" (20 cm)
Width: 8" (20 cm)
Thickness: 5/8" (1.6 cm)
Collection: Pacific Collection
Color Chart: Solid Colors
Availability: Ships in 10-12 weeks.
Notes: Sold by the box only.


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How We Really Read Job Ads
We spend most of our waking hours at work, so when it comes time to find a new job, you'd think we would take our time,
carefully reviewing job descriptions and thoughtfully weighing whether a position might be a good fit.
But it turns out we're not as methodical as we'd like to think.
A survey released Thursday by job-search firm theLadders found that 44% of job-seekers claim they spend one to five minutes reading job descriptions before deciding whether to pursue them or not. Another 19% said they invest up to 10 minutes reading a posting on the first pass.
Yet when those same job-seekers were tracked using technology that records where and for how long their eyes landed on a page, it turned out they spent an average of 49.7 seconds before dismissing a position as a poor fit, and 76.7 seconds with job ads that appeared to match their interests and skills.
The eye-tracking study, conducted by researchers at theLadders, found that job-seekers look first at the job title, then company information, and then at the details, such as salary and recruiter information.


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A motivational quote has the power to awaken happiness and to brighten your day. Good quotes make you feel positive, optimistic, energetic and optimistic, ready to set goals and take action. Many quotes contain insight and wisdom condensed into a few words so look at them daily and let these words sink into your mind.
This listing is for a motivational canvas wall art framed, gallery wrapped Canvas print. Canvas is already Stretched and mounted to a wood frame.
Available Sizes in Inches (Height x Width x Depth)Option No. 1 ---- SIZE: 8"x12"x0.75" Option No. 2 ---- SIZE: 12"x18"x0.75" Option No. 3 ---- SIZE: 16"x24"x0.75" Option No. 4 ---- SIZE: 20"x30"x0.75" Option No. 5 ---- SIZE: 24"x36"x0.75" Option No. 6 ---- SIZE: 32"x48"x1.5" Option No. 7 ---- SIZE: 40"x60"x1.5"
-Stretched and Ready to Hang-Sawtooth Hanger installed-Epson printing process (the best!) -Gallery Wrap Canvas-Archival Grade Ink - Giclee Printing-Protective coating (Waterproof, Scratch and UV light resistant)-Poly-Cotton Blend, Thick Archival Grade Canvas Material-Artisan Wooden Stretcher Bars - 100% solid wood (Will not warp or bow over time) -Light-weight, wood framework with a .75" or 1.5" side depth for a frameless presentation-Guaranteed to last you for over 100 years
How to Order: -Select Print Size-Add Listing to CART-Complete Checkout Process
Our main focus at DecorJay is you, the customer. We only believe in using the highest quality of materials and workmanship for our canvases. These canvases are all made in our professional studio and are guaranteed to last you for over 100 years! We stand behind all our products and do everything in our power to ensure on time delivery and elite customer service.
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Beaver Falls, PA - It was another successful fall athletic season on College Hill for Geneva College. Competing in its final year of NCAA Division III provisional status, the Golden Tornadoes put together winning campaign in the fall season. With an overall record of 63-26-5 (.697) in all fall programs, Geneva cemented itself near the top of the Presidents′ Athletic Conference in overall winning percentage for yet another season.
The winning did not go unnoticed by the PAC coaches or by the NCCAA (National Christian College Athletic Association) when it came time to hand out post-season honors. A total of 22 student-athletes were honored by either the Presidents′ Athletic Conference or by the NCCAA for outstanding achievements in the athletic arena.
After a record setting season of 26-5 on the volleyball court, four players were recognized by the PAC with coach′s honors. Adriane Blake, Deanna Briody, Brianna Mixter and Rachel Kuegler were all recognized by the PAC coach′s with the equivalent of All-Conference recognition. Blake and Briody were also NCCAA All-Regional selections with Blake headed for a third consecutive All-American award.
Geneva′s men′s soccer team finished the season with a 14-3-2 record and was rewarded for those efforts by the PAC coaches. Kenton Burckhart, Jake McCracken and Matt Weaver were PAC coach′s honor recipients while all three were all first team NCCAA All-Region selections. In addition, Jon Mathoslah and Josh Mann were honorable mention selections to the All-Regional team.
In women′s soccer, the Golden Tornadoes finished the season at 10-8-3 and had a total of six players recognized with post-season honors. The PAC selected Lauren Londino, Nancy Paul and Risa Tillman as coach′s honor winners. In the NCCAA East Regional balloting, Paul, Becca Shaw, Maura Allen and Elise Mann were selected to the first team. Londino and Tillman were honorable mention selections.
Finally, the Geneva College football team fought back to finish the season at 5-5 with victories in its final two games of the season. The Golden Tornadoes had seven players receive PAC post-season honors from the participating coaches. AJ Delmonico, David Girardi, Chance Kelosky, Gerard Muschette, Corey O′Patchen, Adam Rose and Lee Thieroff each received PAC coach′s honors as an equivalent to All-Conference selections. Because Geneva is still in its final year of provisional status, no student-athletes were eligible for All-Conference honors in the PAC.
Geneva College is a comprehensive Christian college of the arts, sciences and professional studies. Founded in the tradition of the Reformed Christian faith, Geneva prepares students to serve Christ in all areas of society: work, family and the church. Geneva College′s philosophy of education is based on the Foundational Concepts of Christian Higher Education. Geneva is a founding member of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU).
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Alan Turing, the gifted British mathematician considered the father of computer science and artificial intelligence, is finally receiving long overdue international attention for his contributions to our modern world.
During World War II, Turing was instrumental in cracking German ciphers — including the infamous Enigma machine. He later went on to work in the emerging field of computer science, laying the foundation for some of the first machines and also introducing the very early concepts of artificial intelligence.
Unfortunately, Turing also lived during an age of intolerance and, after admitting to having a sexual relationship with another man, he was charged with "gross indecency." He lost his security clearance and was forced to take hormone injections that made him impotent and caused his breasts to grow. In 1954, at the age of 41, Turing was found dead from an apparent suicide by his cleaning lady.
Now, more than 61 years later, Turing's story is receiving due attention. On Christmas Eve, a posthumous royal pardon from Queen Elizabeth — only the fourth ever given during her reign — became official. In late 2014, "The Imitation Game," starring Benedict Cumberbatch as Turing, will further shed light on his incredible story. A synopsis:
"The pioneer of modern-day computing, Turing is credited with cracking the German Enigma code and the film is a nail-biting race against time by Turing and his brilliant team at Britain's top-secret code-breaking centre, Bletchley Park, during the darkest days of World War II. Turing, whose contributions and genius significantly shortened the war, saving thousands of lives, was the eventual victim of an unenlightened British Establishment, but his work and legacy live on."
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Houston was among the first cities to get LTE when Verizon, AT&T and Sprint launched their respective versions of the 4G wireless data network. If a leak to the TmoNews site is correct, Houston also will be an initial market when T-Mobile finally launches its own LTE network on March 26.
T-Mobile reportedly plans to begin offering LTE in Las Vegas, Phoenix, San Jose, Houston, Washington, D.C., Kansas City, Mo., and Baltimore. The company has an event scheduled for Tuesday where it is expected to announce new service plans and the dropping of subsidies for handsets.
T-Mobile is the last of the four major U.S. carriers to offer LTE data service.
There are no details other than that. But if T-Mobile's launch is like those of its competitors, expect LTE coverage to be spotty at first and fill in over time.
I've asked T-Mobile for a confirmation, and I'll update this post if I hear back.
Updated: T-Mobile's new service plans have gone live on its website, spotted by TmoNews. These are the ones I wrote about last week.
Update 2.0: A T-Mobile spokesperson responded to my request for a confirmation via email:
Regarding your question, T-Mobile does not comment on rumors or speculation.


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Yummy Plants: a vegan lifestyle website and community. We can help you start a vegan diet!
healthy farming
As the Earth's climate changes, droughts and depleted soil threaten agriculture worldwide. However, there's good news because new, sustainable farming methods can keep the planet green and growing. Justin Cutter and Nick Runkle, the two twenty-something New York founders of the Compass Green Project, are men on a mission to spread the word and teach the techniques of sustainable agriculture across the USA and beyond.


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Nov 25, 2019
The Village of Shorewood Hills is accepting applications for the position of Pool Manager. This is presently a part time, year round position with seasonally adjusted and flexible hours. The position is responsible for managing all operations of the pool including staffing, purchasing, programming and mechanical functions including opening and closing. During the summer season, the pool employs about 70-80 individuals. The Village encourages a wide range of individuals to apply, including those with management, aquatics programming, and staffing expertise. Mechanical/technical aptitudes in maintaining a pool are desirable. For more details please refer to the Village website www.shorewood-hills.org and the employment opportunities tab where an application form, job description and detailed breakdown of seasonal duties will be located. The Shorewood Hills Pool is a 50-Meter, 10-lane, outdoor facility. There is an additional wading pool with water features as well as a concession area and locker room facilities. The pool has a diving well incorporated into the deep end, with two, 1-meter diving boards. Our pool operates on seasonal memberships that are open to both Shorewood Hills residents as well as those from around the Madison area. A typical day at the pool will incorporate open swim times as well as organized programs that include swim and dive lessons, swim and dive teams, water ballet, masters swimming, and water aerobics. The pool is generally in use from 6:00 AM until 9:00 PM. In addition, we host several events including such things as a water ballet show, a triathlon, swim and dive meets, and various membership events. To apply complete a Village employment application, along with a cover letter, and resume. Materials should be addressed to Village Clerk, Village of Shorewood Hills 810 Shorewood Boulevard Madison, WI 53705. Position is open until filled.
Village of Shorewood Hills In the Village of Shorewood Hills, 901 Swarthmore Ct., Madison, WI 53705 Part time


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Hair Salon, Beauty Salon and Laser Hair Removal Wigan
At The Hair, Beauty & Laser Company we offer the latest Treatments provided by highly qualified and professional staff using leading brands and state of the art equipment . All in a luxurious Wigan salon environment at affordable prices!
We have a large team of staff to cater for all your needs, the salon includes - 8 Hair Stylists , 3 Assistant Hair Stylists, 4 Nail Technicians, 3 Spa Therapists and 2 Laser Hair Removal Operators.
Behind the salon we also have a large car park with free parking. The salon is located between Aspull and Wigan town center.
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In the hair salon we pride ourselves on using only the leading brands . Therefore in our Hairdressers we have chosen Paul Mitchell Styling and Colours. Balamain for Hair Extensions. For Children we use Wizzard products.
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In beauty we use Dermalogica Skin care. St Tropez on Spray Tans, Jessica for Manicures and Pedicures. NSI & Creative for nails. Bare Escentuals Make Up . Lash Perfect Eyelash Extensions. Hive for all our waxing & Tinting. In Our Laser Clinic we use Lynton the leaders in Laser Technology.
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Our aim is to offer the very best in non-surgical treatments. Our machine is provided by Lynton , the award winning equipment brand, to ensure we offer the most effective procedures available.
Also we have ongoing events and offers throughout the year which we update all our clients on.
We continuously have a number of packages available all discounted for Weddings, Pamper Days and Children's parties.
Additionally because we value all our customers once you become a salon client you will receive:
- Loyalty Points Scheme
4 points for every ÂŁ100 spent in the salon which equals ÂŁ4.00. Points can be spent on services, products or vouchers.
- Birthday Letters
All our clients if they have provided there details will receive a ÂŁ5.00 voucher every year on there birthday.
- Referral Letters
Any time a clients come in the salon who has been referred by another client the client who referred will receive a ÂŁ5.00 voucher.
- Text Reminders For The Salon
All clients who provide us with mobile phone numbers will be text by the salon the day before there appointment to remind them of the time and date of there appointment. The client will be give the option through the text message to confirm or delete there appointment.


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Traci is a pro at making her own Costumes. You'll see some of her stuff on my Pictures Page. This year she opted to be a FROG. Note that LONG tongue with all of the little bugs collected there for Frog Traci's next meal. Ü
REALLY creative Traci!
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Discover the culture of Ireland when you visit County Clare in the heart of the west coast of Ireland and on the Wild Atlantic Way. With the glorious UNESCO Burren and Cliffs of Moher Geopark, award winning Loop Head Peninsula, historic towns of Ennis, Kilrush, Killaloe, Bunratty and Ennistymon and splendid rivers and lakes of East Clare, County Clare provides an exciting choice of activities, attractions and year round festivals and events to keep you entertained.
Clare combines the stunning natural beauty of its long, meandering coastline with unique windswept landscapes and choice dollops of Irish culture.
Rugged nature and the timeless ocean meet on the county's coast. The Burren, an ancient region of tortured stone and alien vistas, stretches down to the coast and right out to the Aran Islands. Clare's soul is steeped in traditional Irish culture and music flourish here. And it's not just a show for tourists, either. In little villages like Miltown Malbay, Ennistymon, Doolin and Kilfenora you'll find pubs with year-round sessions of trad music.view places
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