Wk10: Tax Foundation

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I will be relocating later this year and I used the Tax Foundation's summary of different states tax-burdens to influence my choice.  This is all public knowledge, though I like how this group put it together and ranked the difference locations.  It is interesting to see how many taxes people encounter beyond just income tax with-holdings.  Even if the Federal taxes seem high or not, everyone has to add in the local state, county, and city taxes that can easily double what you paid to Uncle Sam.  This groups advocates for a more sensible tax code and premise and I think anything that makes live easier is a good idea. 

Wk10: posty

Same old, same old.

Wk10: Skip

My brothers came out for Spring Break and nothing productive on the reading front got accomplished.  We did a lot of course.  We went to the beach, but didn't swim.  We went snowboarding when the temperature was in the 50s.  We even made it out to the Pac-10 Basketball Tournament.  If you add in drinking and bar hopping during the evenings, you can see they didn't leave me much time to read.  This week is just a skip and I'll try to pick up the on Sunday. 

Wk9: Meridian Vineyards: Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Meridian has made a very smooth "Cab Sauv".  We opened this bottle to just enjoy and it did the job.  It was flavorful without leaving and aftertaste and it was smooth throughout the taste.  I could see it pairing well with any meal or occasion.  I liked it, though it didn't really stand out .  I'd get it to share or in a pinch. but not in a case

Wk9: Catch-up

I'm calling this week a "catch-up" week. I drove back to Arizona for my brothers 21st birthday and I didn't have too much time to read. I tried to go through my pile of started books, but I didn't get too far. Too much fun socializing and not enough reading. I did finish The Bell Jar, though. 

Wk9: post

Nothing interesting, so nothing to send out. 

Wk9: bar

I had to save my duckies, so no drunkies. 

Wk9: Action Against Hunger

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Action Against Hunger works globally to end hunger.  The organizations helps over five million people a year in 40 countries with food security/safety and water and hygiene.  I like how they go beyond just feeding people and focus on the problems the cause the hunger.  They work with the farmers to ensure their techniques are sustainable while also encouraging healthy and nutritious crops.  They will also help educate the public about malnutrition and water safety to make sure every source of hunger is identified.