Adim on Katimavik

Save Katimavik Part 1

So many moons ago I participated in a program called KATIMAVIK (http://www.katimavik.org/) As of the latest Canadian federal budget (http://www.budget.gc.ca/2012/home-accueil-eng.html) Funding was cut (not quite sure how to find it but apparently it shows up on page 218).

Now I'm going to try and be as mature and adult about this as I can but it is going to take every shred of my being. For a brief history on the program check out this link ---->http://www.katimavik.org/our-history

for Wikipedias take check --->http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katimavik

Seriously go check it out I'll wait.......... (I fancy I'll go make my self some coffee)............................



and I'm back done reading? Good, now the Conservatives are saying "oh it costs to much per participant so we are going to spend the money on other more"effective youth services"..." WTF does that mean here is a link to several studies and reports done about katimavik

http://www.katimavik.org/studies-and-reports if you check out the "2006 - Malatest ReportSocial and Economic Impact Study of the Katimavik Program " a bit of a read but well worth it to sum it up

4.5 Return on Investment
Analysis of the economic impact suggests that the Katimavik program generates net positive
returns based on the value of the volunteer labour and other induced economic benefits. By
dividing the total benefits by the total costs, a determination of the gross return of the
program can be made. Under the most conservative scenario, each dollar of Katimavik
expenditures generates a gross return of $1.12. This translates into a net return of $0.12 for
every dollar invested in the Katimavik program. Based on the average return, and using the
community partners estimate of the value of the volunteer work, it appears that each dollar
spent by the Katimavik program generates a return of $2.20 in each community, or a net
return of $1.20.


Well that is all for now

Hardtimes Bellflower "tournament room"

T - Minus 6 Hour

So as per title I'm 6 hours from getting on a plane and heading to California. See you all at Hard Times Bellflower

Going Out to Cali...

So every year for the past 16 years there has been a modest pool tournament down in LA called "The Jay Swanson Memorial 9-Ball Tournament" (go google it or http://www.playbca.com). So late last year i was watching one of the TAR pod casts (I think it was the first one you tube it or http://www.theactionreport.com/home.html) and they mention this tournament and I go hmmmm I could play in that. So 1 money order an express post envelope and some postage I was on my way to being entered. I would now like to direct your attention to this link http://www.playbca.com/Events/201216thAnnualJaySwansonMemorial.aspx and if you scroll down the list tada who's got @ thumbs and is playing in "The 16th Annual Jay Swanson.... "The SWANEE">>>>>>>>>> This Guy awww yeah

Now all I have to do is

1. Book off work (easy)
2. buy a plane ticket / get there (hmm ok)
3. book a hotel (oh boy)
4. And the most important of all learn how to play "pro level 9-ball" in about a month

Oh snap yo!!! I mean I've played 9-ball before even played in a few local 9-ball tournament but this this is by far going to be the biggest pool tournament I've ever played in. Its in another COUNTRY!!! If you go back to the list for a second and look at the names of people already signed up I have a shirt that says "What Would Efern Do" hes playing in this Madness i tell you!!!

Well that's all i have for now I'm going to try to be a bit more diligent with the blogging leading up to this as it should be a gooder but for now

Peace out

Late Night Museings

You know you have a lame blog when you don't have any SPAM cluttering up your filters. In other news the stuff I ordered from www.seyberts.com arrived. 2 new books some NIR chalk a couple tips and a seyberts patch for my case. well off to have some salad and then off to bed and tomorrow sock shopping

peace

Winnipeg Pool

So this is kind of last minute but meh.

Looking for something to do this winter? get out of the house meet some new people, hang out with some old friends? Then why not join the Aactive pool league. With leagues for beginners to stone cold hustlers there is something for everyone.... this is the last chance to sign up so click on the link to the right. Well I got some laundry to do

peace