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#1 Weight-Loss Secret: Be Nice to Yourself
Written on April 26, 2011 at 2:34 pm , by Lisa Haney
Cutting yourself a little slack is the secret to big weight-loss, according to Jean Fain, a licensed psychotherapist and author of the recent book The Self-Compassion Diet. She explains:
How does self-compassion help with weight-loss?
Most weight-loss plans revolve around deprivation and neglect. You're supposed to stick to the plan no matter what. If you're starving, keep eating tiny portions. If you're exhausted, keep moving—no pain, no gain. Going on vacation? Keep counting…calories, carbs, points. It's not a very compassionate or effective approach, and it's no fun.
What I'm saying: when you treat yourself with self-compassion, you're more apt to eat when you're hungry and stop when you're full; rest when you're tired and move when you feel energized. When you do that, you lose weight naturally.
So what is self-compassion, exactly?
Most simply put, self-compassion is treating yourself like you'd treat a friend or a loved one—with care and concern.
My favorite definition comes from research psychologist Kristin Neff, Ph.D., who defines self-compassion as having three essential ingredients: mindful awareness, loving-kindness and common humanity.
(Learn more and test how self-compassionate you are with Kristin Neff's quiz.) Read more
Categories: Health, Healthy Eating, Motivation, The Fit Stop, Weight Loss | Tags: diet books, Healthy Eating, Q&A, self-compassion, Weight Loss, weight loss books
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Confidence-Boosting Tips from WNBA Star Candace Parker
Written on April 18, 2011 at 11:03 am , by Marianne Magno
Playtex Sport has recently teamed up with WNBA player Candace Parker for the "Be Unstoppable" movement, an online campaign to inspire girls to be more active and confident every day. You can join the "Be Unstoppable" community on Facebook and Twitter and upload a video or photo of yourself having fun and being fit. With every upload, $5 will be donated to the Women's Sports Foundation—a fun and easy way to help girls and women stay fit!
We talked to the basketball star about being a role model to kids and asked for get-confident tips for women of all ages:
Why did you become a part of this campaign?
I'm very excited to be a part of the Be Unstoppable movement. It's a perfect fit for me because it inspires young girls to be more active, helps them to be more confident and gives back to the Women's Sports Foundation.
How important are positive role models to kids?
For me growing up, it was important to see others who were active, to know that you can do it too. Anyone can be a role model. Just get out there and have an active lifestyle.
Who were your role models growing up?
I was a soccer player until 7th grade and Mia Hamm was a true inspiration for me. Seeing her play encouraged me to keep playing. Watching her do her thing made me believe that I could do the same, too.
How are you helping your daughter get more confident and healthy?
It can be as simple as showing her through your daily actions and doing fun activities with her. It doesn't have to be basketball. As long as she's having fun, she'll become more confident in her abilities. In fact, she likes playing soccer more than basketball so I play with her when I'm off the court.
How can other women be more fit and get into sports?
Just go out there and have fun. It's never too late to be more active. When you're active, you become more confident and you'll meet more people who can encourage you to stay fit. If you're trying something new, understand you're not going to be perfect, but I'm sure Michael Jordan wasn't perfect when he first started playing basketball. And that's what's great about the "Be Unstoppable" movement: you can see girls just like you who are doing the same things you love and having fun.
So how can you get involved with the "Be Unstoppable" movement? Upload a photo or video of yourself on their Facebook page, which will automatically add a $5 donation to the Women's Sports Foundation.
Categories: Motivation, The Fit Stop | Tags: be unstoppable, candace parker, confidence boosters, Q&A
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Justified's Joelle Carter Shares Her Healthy Life Tips
Written on April 13, 2011 at 12:48 pm , by Karla Walsh
Just days ago, the FX show Justified was nominated for a little thing called a Peabody Award. And the network announced recently that the hit show, a modern day Wild West tale, was also picked up for it's third season.
I was lucky enough to speak with one of the show's stars, Joelle Carter (Ava Crowder on the show), whom you may also know from her work in High Fidelity and American Pie 2, or from her appearances on CSI: Miami, Monk and Cold Case. Read on to learn more about Joelle's take on overcoming physical hardships, charity work and her family's healthy habits.
Tell us about your character on Justified, Ava.
"She was in an abusive relationship and actually killed her husband at the dinner table. Now she's finding a new love interest and discovering what she wants and needs. She's a very complex character that seems sweet, but will pick up a shotgun to protect herself [Joelle does her own stunts!]. There are so many layers to Ava that have yet to be discovered."
Are you active off set?
"Yes! I actually was very into sports as a kid and loved soccer, but then was diagnosed with scoliosis. I had to wear a back brace for six years, and that experience definitely left me shy. But when I came out of it, it felt like I was leaving a turtle shell!
While I was dealing with the condition, my doctor suggested swimming to keep me limber and stretch my muscles. I really enjoyed it. Then I joined cross country in high school. I stuck with both activities after I received scholarships to swim and run in college. My knees aren't great today, but I enjoy running every now and then along the reservoir near my house. I wish I could swim more often than I do today, but I do look forward to teaching my 8 1/2-month-old daughter to swim!"
Categories: Health, Motivation, The Fit Stop | Tags: Celebrity workout, Family Health, Fitness, Q&A
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American Idol's Kimberly Caldwell's Workout and Playlist
Written on April 11, 2011 at 11:47 am , by Karla Walsh
Kimberly Caldwell made her mark as a top 10 finisher during season two of the popular FOX reality show American Idol. Since the show, Kimberly has kept busy with touring and numerous TV hosting gigs. In just a couple of weeks, she'll be releasing her debut album!
Kimberly dropped 20 pounds a few years ago and has since made fitness and wellness a priority, even though she often struggles to find time for it (just like us!). Why is exercise non-negotiable? "It not only helps with my stage performance, but also with stress and anxiety," Kimberly says. We were lucky enough to get a sneak peak into Kimberly's exercise diary, and of course couldn't resist asking what's on her workout playlist.
Categories: Fitness, Motivation, Workouts | Tags: celebrity workouts, Q&A, Reality TV, workout playlist
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Olympic Skating Star Tara Lipinski Is Living Fit
Written on March 30, 2011 at 12:39 pm , by Karla Walsh
Flashback to the 1998 Nagano Olympic Games: Fifteen-year-old Tara Lipinski was about to hit the ice to nail seven triple jumps in her short and long programs (salchows and toe loops—makes us dizzy thinking about it!) and best Michelle Kwan for the women's figure skating gold medal. But all she could think about was her nerves.
"I had been preparing for this since I started skating at three-years-old! I realized that four minutes could change my life, and my legs were shaking," Lipinski says. "I called my mom after the warm-up, as I do before every time I hit the ice, and told her 'I can't do it!'"
The confidence that helped her tighten her skate strings and bring home the medal still serves her well today, as she's stepping back onto the ice again and enjoying life as a TV commentator for her sport-of-choice. We caught up with Tara to talk about why she really turned pro at 15, how she stays fit today and who she thinks will be skating's next big star.
You seemed to be on the top of your game! Why did you retire at such a young age?
I didn't think of it as retiring. I took five to seven years to make friends and be "normal" for a while. I felt like I had already accomplished all that I wanted to by winning the national, world and Olympic championships. And my personality always has me focused on 'what's next?'
Read on for Tara's thoughts on getting back on the ice, becoming a commentator and who she thinks will be the next big skating star!
Categories: Fitness, Motivation, Workouts | Tags: Celebrity workout, Ice skating, Olympics, Q&A, workout
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Meet The Trainer: Denise Austin!
Written on March 15, 2011 at 2:37 pm , by Jenna Autuori
This month I worked with fitness pro Denise Austin on our Lose More Fat! workout (page 64 of the April issue — on newsstands today!). Besides Denise's passion for fitness, I just love her positive attitude, contagious energy, and the fact that she's just really really sweet! After speaking to her on the phone I felt like she could definitely be a workout buddy of mine. (How cool would that be?) Here's a little from my chat with Denise!
What's your greatest accomplishment in your career so far?
Well I wouldn't say this is necessarily an accomplishment but it's something I'm very proud of. I've continued to stay close to my mentor, the late Jack LaLanne, throughout all these years. He gave me my big break when I co-hosted his TV show with him. When he passed away this past year, his wife asked me to give a speech at his funeral—it was a very meaningful moment in life. But I'm also proud of being appointed by President George Bush to the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports for two terms.
What workout apparel and gear can you definitely not live without?
I love my Skechers Shape-Ups Radius Trainers—I wear them all around my house and while doing errands. I constantly feel like I'm working my muscles out when I have these on. I also live for my dumbbells! You can do anything with them, especially helping my achy wrists doing push-ups!
What's the most annoying thing people assume about celebrity trainers?
I'm a foodie so every time I go out to eat and don't order a salad, I get weird looks! Everyone is always so surprised and assumes trainers only eat salads, but we like real food too! My favorite is a pepperoni pizza and a cold beer when I'm hanging out with friends. See, we like to have fun too!
Read on to find out which exercise Denise dreads most — and which star she thinks should play her in a movie!
Categories: Fitness, Motivation, The Fit Stop | Tags: Denise Austin, Meet the Trainer, Q&A
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Meet the Trainer Behind Natalie Portman's Oscar-Winning Workout
Written on March 2, 2011 at 5:34 pm , by Jenna Autuori
If you saw the movie Black Swan you knew Natalie Portman was a shoe-in for the Best Actress Oscar. What you didn't see was the intense ballet lessons and training that Natalie went through to prepare to play the perfect Swan Queen. I caught up with Natalie's high-in-demand trainer, Mary Helen Bowers, to talk ballet, pliés, and the big win!
What are some misconceptions about ballerinas? So many people think they're too thin, but they do have that sleek, strong body we all try to achieve!
I think the biggest misconception about a ballerina is that you have to be on an extreme diet or training regimen to sculpt that toned, graceful shape. But a ballerina's body is an incredible combination of strength and artistry—it's not about how thin you are. Ballerinas have a very specific, unique body shape because of the way in which we train and build muscle. This elegant yet powerful body shape is attainable for all women though! You do not have to spend hours a day in a gym or ballet studio to achieve it.
How has ballet helped shape your life?
Ballet has been a HUGE part of my life from a very young age. I just always loved dancing and when I was really young I made up my mind that I just had to dance in New York City—so I left my family in Charlotte, North Carolina when I was just 15 years old to attend the School of American Ballet in New York. The following year I was invited to join the New York City Ballet! I was just starting my junior year in high school, so it was a really exciting time. I danced with the NYCB for 10 years and then founded Ballet Beautiful, an online global studio. My first studio location opens this spring down in Soho, NYC.
Read on for Bowers's favorite sculpting moves — plus behind-the-scenes stories from Natalie's training! Read more
Categories: Fitness, The Fit Stop, Workouts | Tags: Ballet, Black Swan, Celebrity workout, Meet the Trainer, Q&A
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Thintervention's Dr. Ramani Durvasala on How to End Emotional Eating
Written on February 18, 2011 at 3:15 pm , by Karla Walsh
In "Are You Normal About Food" from our March issue, more than half of the 2,400 women polled for the piece admitted to negative emotions after a binge (guilt, depression, sickness…). For more insight into this topic, we turned to a pro who has dealt with emotional eating and lost 85 pounds herself. Dr. Ramani Durvasala, the psychologist from Bravo's Thintervention with Jackie Warner, told us about the reasons behind emotional eating and how to manage it.
How do you know if you're an emotional eater?
First, examine how you talk about food. Do you use passionate, emotional terms like "love," "obsessed" or "adore" to describe a certain snack or meal? I used to refer to food in that way and then I realized I don't talk about much else that way ever—maybe just my kids!
A few other signals include eating in secret, feeling anxious or out of control around food, using food for a non-food purpose (such as a reward or a numbing tool) or not achieving success on several weight loss programs in the past.
Can it be "cured" or just "managed?"
Believe me, even after losing the weight, I still struggle everyday with emotional eating. I wish I could eat all that I want whenever I want, but I can't. And that's frustrating! Emotional eating is a lot like other addictions, and never really go away. It usually begins to develop in childhood, so you basically have to learn to deal with your triggers and preemptively plan to make good choices.
Read on for Dr. Durvasala's five tips for emotional eaters…
Categories: Healthy Eating, The Fit Stop, Weight Loss | Tags: diet, Emotional Eating, Nutrition, Q&A, Reality TV
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Meet the Trainer: Jackie Warner
Written on February 16, 2011 at 2:01 pm , by Karla Walsh
Jackie Warner is no rookie when it comes to the fitness game. You may have seen her on one of her Bravo shows (Thintervention with Jackie Warner or Workout), in bookstores or, most recently, in the Express Workout in our March issue. Her gym has trained the likes of Paul McCartney, Anne Hathaway, Alanis Morisette and Kathy Griffin, not to mention all of the one-on-one clients that can't be named!
And there's no sign that Jackie's tapping the brakes: She's working on several new TV show ideas, writing two books and preparing for her next DVD. We spoke with Jackie during a few of her spare minutes to learn more about the person behind the star!
What would you say is the greatest accomplishment in you career so far?
I have to say that opening my second gym, Sky Sport, which is a phenomenal place. It was exactly the gym I wanted to open, my dream gym, and through my work and therapy center there it really motivated a lot of change for peoples lives.
We know that you push your clients hard in the gym! What move do you dread the most when you're working out?
I hate lunges so much. I incorporate lunges and variations of lunges in all the workouts for my clients and I always feel so bad for them because I dread doing lunges! That's my least favorite exercise, but they're so good for you. It's working your core, glutes, hamstrings, hip flexors and quads. They're a great lower body movement, but there's just something about them that I hate.
Categories: Fitness, Motivation, The Fit Stop | Tags: Meet the Trainer, Q&A, Workout DVD
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Get to Know: Tre Armstrong
Written on February 9, 2011 at 12:46 pm , by Karla Walsh
You may not know her name (yet) but Toronto-born Tre Armstrong has certainly made her mark on the dancing world. Armstrong, a choreographer and actress, has danced on Saturday Night Live, was the mastermind behind the steps in MTV's Turn the Beat Around and is a judge on So You Think You Can Dance Canada. She's shared moves with countless celebrities, including Jessica Alba, Rihanna, Jay-Z, Missy Elliot and Sean 'Diddy' Combs. And now Armstrong's giving back through her new company, A New D.A.E.I., to help up and coming dancers find their feet in the industry.
We spoke with Armstrong about her Michael Jackson-influenced childhood, what makes a stand out dancer on her competition reality show and how we too, can step up our game (we'll take any dance tips we can get)!
FITNESS: How did you get involved in the dance industry?
Tre Armstrong: It's that old cliche, my mom said I was dancing in the womb. When I was five, my mom would play Michael Jackson's Thriller album over and over again and I'd bounce off the walls. She thought I needed an energy outlet, so she signed me up for dance classes.
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Destroyer had lavish production and was such an iconic album, KISS feared following it up. That explains the stripped down sound of Rock and Roll Over. During an interview, Starchild fessed up to the worry.
"Quite honestly, we were chickenshit. We were scared of where we had gone with Destroyer. We'd traded off the rawness of Kiss for something more cinematic. Bob Ezrin was a visionary. Without him, we were back to creating within our own boundaries. Rock And Roll Over was our 180-degree turn to get back to what the band sounded like live. It wasn't rocket science."
Stanley went on to add, "Eddie Kramer, the producer, found The Star Theatre in Nanuet, New York. It was a theatre in the round that fit around 2,000 people, but it had gone under as a business venture. Eddie thought this place would give us the sonic ambience of a gig. We would rehearse in the theatre proper, but when we recorded we were not in the same room. Peter's drums were set up in a bathroom upstairs and we'd be coaching him through a video camera. The live vibe had more to do with sonics than being in the same room."


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WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) - Wisconsin is gearing up for another election. County and Municipal Clerks are ready, too. The April ballots are already at municipal clerk's offices for absentee voting.
There's two ways to vote absentee. Clerks can mail the ballot to you if you request it by March 28th. The other way is to show up at the clerk's office during open hours and cast your votes early.
Wausau City Clerk Toni Rayala is expecting about a 30% turnout, with few races carrying widespread public interest. There are some school board races and county offices up for grabs, but the only statewide races of interest are for Supreme Court Judge and Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Rayala is expecting a low voter turnout, but they do have quite a few absentee ballot requests. "We have approximately 1,000 people in the City of Wausau that are going to be receiving their absentee ballots for this next election, which will probably account for about a third of all of the people that are going to vote."
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The law requiring voter ID is still tied up in the courts, and you do not need to present an ID to vote at this time. Rayala says several people have sent in their identification documents when requesting an absentee ballot... and that's OK. "We are keeping those on file just in case it does get reversed (in the courts). Then we do have something documented for those people that have turned it in already."
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First Year Curriculum
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Criminal Law (summer or fall, 4 credits)
Total credits: 0 - 4
Criminal Law (4 credits)
Total credits: 4
Civil Procedure (4 credits)
Contracts (3 credits)
Criminal Law (summer or fall, 4 credits)
Legal Writing I (2 credits)
Torts (2 credits)
Total credits: 11 - 15
Civil Procedure (4 credits)
Contracts (3 credits)
Legal Writing I (2 credits)
Total credits: 9
Contracts (3 credits)
Elective course (3 credits)
Legal Writing I (2 credits)
Property (4 credits)
Torts (3 credits)
Total credits: 15
Contracts (3 credits)
Elective course (optional, 3 credits)
Legal Writing I (2 credits)
Property (4 credits)
Total credits: 9 -12
Torts (5 credits)
Total credits: 5
Total first year credits: 30
Total first year credits: 27 -30
Required First Year Courses
CIVIL PROCEDURE (Fall: CIVL-100, 4 credits)
Due process, personal jurisdiction, subject matter jurisdiction, and venue. Pleading, dispositive motion practice, discovery, and other critical aspects of practice under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Parties and the dimensions of a dispute.
CONTRACTS (Fall: CONT-100, 3 credits. Spring: CONT-105, 3 credits)
Enforceable agreements, including requirements for the formation of a contract; problems of interpretation; consideration and its equivalents; damages for breach; the statue of frauds; illegality; rights and liabilities of third parties; delegation of contractual duties.
CRIMINAL LAW (Summer or Fall: CRIM-100, 4 credits)
Substantive criminal law and elements of criminal responsibility. Topics include law of homicide and other crimes; determination of guilt; principles of justification, including the insanity defense.
LEGAL WRITING I: RESEARCH, ANALYSIS AND WRITING (Fall: WRIT-100, 2 credits. Spring: WRIT-105, 2 credits)
Intensive, small-group instruction in the basics of legal research, reading, analysis, and writing. To locate and read statutes and cases construct factual and policy arguments, analyze and synthesize cases, and write effective legal memos and client letters.
PROPERTY (Spring: PROP-100, 4 credits)
Law of real and personal property, emphasizing real estate. Creation and transfer of property interest; relationship between landlord and tenant; public and private controls of land use; common law estates and future interests.
TORTS (Fall: TORT-100, 2 credits. Spring: TORT-105, 3 credits) or (Summer: TORT-100, 5 credits)
Nature, historical development, social and economic elements, and consequences of the body of law defining noncontractual civil obligations by which the legal system shifts the economic burden of various injuries. Study of liability for physical harm, defamation, and other relational harm.
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Intellectual Property: Law, Society and Technology (INTP-150, 3 credits)
International Law (INTL-150, 3 credits)
Lawyering for a Just and Humane World (JURS-150, 3 credits)
Legislation and Regulation (ADMN-150, 3 credits)
The Modern Corporation (BUSN-150, 3 credits)
Professional Responsibility (PROF-150, 3 credits)
Spring 2013 First Year Elective Offerings
Intellectual Property: Law, Society and Technology (INTP-150, 3 credits)
International Law (INTL-150, 3 credits)
Introduction to Criminal Procedure (CRIM-150, 3 credits)
Introduction to Feminist Legal Theory (JURS-150, 3 credits)
Lawyering for a Just and Humane World (JURS-150, 3 credits)
Legislation and Regulation (ADMN-150, 3 credits)
The Modern Corporation (BUSN-150, 3 credits)
Professional Responsibility (PROF-150, 3 credits)
Spring 2012 First Year Elective Offerings
American Legal History (JURS-150, 3 credits)
International Law (INTL-150, 3 credits)
Introduction to Criminal Procedure (CRIM-150, 3 credits)
Introduction to Law and Technology (INTP-150, 3 credits)
Introduction to Public Law and the Administrative State (ADMN-150, 3 credits)
Law and Business: An Introduction to the Political Economy of Modern Business (BUSN-150, 3 credits)
Law and Business: Introduction to Transactional Lawyering (BUSN-150, 3 credits)
Lawyering for a Just and Humane World (PROF-150, 3 credits)
Legislation and Regulation (ADMN-150, 3 credits)
AMERICAN LEGAL HISTORY (JURS-150, 3 credits)
This course is designed as an introduction to some of the important themes, issues, and arguments in the history of American law and legal institutions. The class will divide its time relatively equally between constitutional law, private law, and the history of the legal profession, while paying particular attention to the complicated ways in which law and lawyers both reinforce and challenge prevailing power relationships. The class is designed expressly as a "perspectives" course, providing tools and ways of thinking that will hopefully provide context for and deepen your thinking about your other substantive courses. Each week's discussion will be organized around one or two articles or books that offer provocative takes on or thoughtful explorations of our particular subject. Occasional lectures will supplement those readings and provide needed context. Student will be required to write five short reaction papers (each approximately 2-3 pages) and to complete a take-home examination. The course assumes no prior familiarity with legal history.
Students who enroll in this course will not be eligible to enroll in the upper-division American Legal History course.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY: LAW, SOCIETY AND TECHNOLOGY (INTP-150, 3 credits)
This course is a 3 credit first year elective class that will cover selected law and policy problems in intellectual property (IP). The objectives of the course are to: (1) enhance students' understanding and awareness of economic, political and social contexts surrounding law and technology; (2) cover selected areas of IP, including copyright, patent, trademark, trade secrets, unfair competition and possibly others; (3) facilitate a greater understanding of lawyering strategies, including review and application of civil procedure concepts learned in the fall semester. Prerequisites: None. Students are encouraged to enroll even if they do not have a science or technical background and/or do not intend to practice IP law. IP is about the regulation of knowledge generally, and much of it is devoted to the arts and creative production. The first week of class will involve an introduction to basic IP concepts and background.
INTERNATIONAL LAW (INTL-150, 3 credits)
This course will introduce the evolution, basic principles, rules and policies of modern international law. Its purpose an exhaustive coverage of the subject, but rather to expose 1L students interested in international law and globalization to important legal concepts, areas of law, and international developments that can be explored further in more specialized courses.
We will cover a range of topics including the sources and efficacy of international law; the application of international law in domestic courts; international adjudication; extraterritorial application of domestic law; and international norms in a variety of areas, including human rights, international trade, environmental degradation, and the use of force. These topics will be illustrated through case-studies of many current global disputes.
This course is designed for those interested in the practice of international law, international affairs, globalization, and the many ways international law impacts our lives and the practice of domestic law. The course is not a prerequisite for most international law courses, except that it would satisfy the requirements for enrolling in the International Human Rights Clinic and the seminar on Advanced Topics in International Law. Students who enroll in this course will not be eligible to enroll in the upper-division Public International Law course (INTL-300).
INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE (CRIM-150, 3 credits)
This course is designed as a precursor or prequel to the two upper division courses, Criminal Procedure - Investigative and Advanced Criminal Procedure. While the 1L elective is not a prerequisite to those courses, it will provide a broad and textured foundation for additional coursework in the area. The class will consider substantive and procedural approaches to regulation of the criminal justice system in its larger context, paying equal attention to institutional, doctrinal, conceptual, and practical factors that collaborate to produce our system of law enforcement.
The class will read a combination of judicial, scholarly, and interdisciplinary materials that will facilitate an in-class conversation using a variety of instructional modes. Students will be provided with several opportunities for feedback on written and oral exercises, and should find compelling and engaging topical discussion regardless of their eventual career path.
INTRODUCTION TO FEMINIST LEGAL THEORY (JURS-150, 3 credits)
This course is designed to introduce first year students to the rich body of feminist legal theory that has been developed over the last forty years. Feminist legal theory is not monolithic and we will examine various feminist perspectives on the law. Each approach provides a lens through which we can critically view the law. Readings will range from some of the foundational works in feminist legal theory to some of the newer additions to the literature. We will apply the insights and methods of these works to critically examine opinions and issues studied in other law school classes.
INTRODUCTION TO LAW AND TECHNOLOGY (INTP-150, 3 credits)
This course explores the interplay between technology and the law that governs technology. This course uses current issues--ranging from gene patenting to the use of trademark to squelch dissent and discussion--to provide students with familiarity with intellectual property and internet law, and to explore how law can serve to solve problems between disparate stakeholders. Intended for a general purpose audience; no prior experience in law or in science/engineering is assumed.
INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC LAW AND THE ADMINISTRATIVE STATE (ADMN-150, 3 credits)
Unlike the traditional first-year courses, which focus on the common law and disputes between private parties, this course examines public law, i.e., legislation and regulation. The course introduces the most important doctrines and theories that serve as the foundations for American public law, including theories of representative government, the roles and relationships between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government, the rise of the administrative state, the requirements of legislative and administrative process, the theories and methods of statutory interpretation, and judicial review of legislation and regulation. This overview of the roles and functions of administrative agencies in government, and of the relationship between these agencies and other branches of government will prepare students for a wide range of upper-division courses (including, but not limited to, Administrative Law) and for law practice, much of which occurs in the public law arena. The course will illustrate some of its basic concepts by drawing briefly on Washington State administrative law.
LAW AND BUSINESS: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE POLITICAL ECONOMY OF MODERN BUSINESS (BUSN-150, 3 credits)
This course is centered on political economy, i.e., the study of the role of business operations and economic processes in the shaping of society, history and the law. We will look at this subject in the context of law and regulation, surveying a range of issues within the field, including business decision-making, the concept of profit and general economic growth, work, poverty, corruption, foreign aid, trade, and government fiscal and monetary policy.
In addition to cases and statutes, we will examine private and public decision-making policies by both large and small business firms. We will supplement traditional legal analysis with critical inquiry into the nature of law, politics and the links between policy preferences and policy outcomes. We will also consider problems of collective action and strategic behavior. We will try to make sense of society and history through the context of political, cultural, and environmental processes, to determine the impact on aspects of national and international economy and law.
Students will be evaluated through two or three short essays (2 to 3 pages), class participation and discussion and, a final, original research paper on a topic of their choosing (approximately 15 to 20 pages in length). Throughout the semester, students will be encouraged to keep a journal of ideas and topics that they find interesting which could serve as the foundation of their paper.
LAW AND BUSINESS: INTRODUCTION TO TRANSACTIONAL LAWYERING ( BUSN-150, 3 credits)
This course will introduce students to the range of career opportunities for transactional lawyers and the skill-set they will need to acquire in law school and beyond to represent business clients in transactions that encompass corporate finance and formation, real estate, sports law, employment law, and tax. Students will probe key Washington business sectors while hearing from local lawyers who address their transactional needs. Our focus on the skills toolkit of transactional lawyers will include legal ethics for business lawyers, exercises in contract negotiation and drafting, and malpractice avoidance. Doctrinal emphasis will include readings on business regulation and the social responsibility of business. Students will be graded on various papers and projects reflecting this mix of doctrine and practical skills training.
LAWYERING FOR A JUST AND HUMANE WORLD (JURS-150, 3 credits)
Seattle University School of Law is committed to educating outstanding lawyers who are leaders for a just and humane world. Students will explore the meaning of this commitment and how it relates to their role as legal professionals, irrespective of their career paths, while developing concrete lawyering skills.
Specifically, the course will introduce students to foundational lawyering skills such as interviewing and fact development, creative problem-solving, leadership capacities of justice work, reflection, strategic and systems thinking, policy advocacy, multi-forum lawyering, community lawyering, and cross-difference interaction and understanding.
This process of skill development will be framed against the background of the dramatic changes currently re-shaping the legal profession and the development of modern social justice activism.
Through in-class exercises, critical readings, and group and individual assignments, students will deepen their understanding of the professional values and behaviors they need to serve their clients, fulfill their public responsibilities, and find deep meaning in their work.
LEGISLATION AND REGULATION (ADMN-150, 3 credits)
This course provides an overview of the (sometimes strained) relationship between the three branches of government in the context of lawmaking. It begins with an overview of the legislative process, and then turns to the role of the judiciary and administrative agencies in interpreting and applying statutes. In other words, the course covers three main topics: legislation; administrative law; and statutory interpretation. It also includes practical skills components, including drafting and simulation exercises.
This overview of the roles and functions of legislatures and administrative agencies will prepare students for a wide range of upper-division courses based primarily on statutes and regulations and for legal practice, much of which today occurs in the public law arena. However, the class is not designed to replace Administrative Law, and students who are considering an administrative practice should also take Administrative Law.
THE MODERN CORPORATION (BUSN-150, 3 credits)
Grading: 50% final exam; 50% class preparation and participation (explained below)
Materials: O'Kelley and Thompson, Corporations and Other Business Associations (Aspen 6th ed.) Wall Street Journal (Student Subscription)
Attendance: Required; maximum of three unexcused absences (explained below)
For the past century, the modern corporation has been the dominant economic institution in American society and has been a central element in American global hegemony. This course explores the nature of the modern corporation. Particular emphasis will be placed on developing an understanding of the role law plays in the creation, evolution and governance of complex business organizations, and of the interplay between corporate insiders (directors and officers) and corporate outsiders (the investing public). Students will be challenged to view the modern corporation as not only a legal construct, but also as a social and economic institution, and to understand the historical context in which it has evolved.
Class preparation is an essential component of this course. Each student will be required to prepare a written "ticket" prior to each class demonstrating his or her preparation for and engagement with the class materials. Admission to class is predicated on submission of a satisfactory written ticket at the outset of class. A satisfactory ticket will describe a student's understanding of the assigned material and its relationship to prior classes, and will identify questions presented for discussion. A satisfactory ticket must also include evidence of ongoing engagement with the Wall Street Journal as it relates to the course materials and discussion. Students are allowed 3 unexcused absences. Attending class without prior submission of a satisfactory ticket will be treated as an unexcused absence.
50 % of the final grade is based on class preparation and participation; each student's "tickets" will constitute the substantial basis for that assessment. 50% of the final grade will be based on an in-class, closed book, three hour, essay exam.
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (PROF-150, 3 credits)
Legal ethics, including lawyer-client relations, lawyer-public relations, and lawyer's responsibility to the legal profession and the courts. Detailed coverage of the ABA Code of Professional Responsibility, cases and materials on professional responsibility and important Washington law. This course fulfills the professional responsibility graduation requirment. Students who enroll in this course will not be eligible to enroll in the upper-levelversion of Professional Responsibility (PROF-200).


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I had a great stay, my only problem was the bad Internet signal but that happens a lot in Latin America."
Nice Hotel and convenient to our office in Puerto Madero."
All except two things were very nice: (1) pool closed for several weeks of maintenance, (2) breakfast room service door hang tag was not replaced each day and I had to call and ask for another one each day. I look forward to the new "Barbie Room" for my daughter."
The hotel is designed for lounging outdoors. Rooms are large, modern and comfortable. Dining was excellent, with smooth and professional service. The pool complex is wonderful and comes with a full staff."
Given that the St. George was among the cheaper of the upscale hotels in Porte Iguazu, I wasn't sure what to expect. But my kids and I were very impressed with all aspects of the hotel. It definitely was great value for the price, and conveniently located in town, a very short walk from some great restaurants. The breakfast was solid, if not stellar. Service was very good. Taxi ride to the falls (Argentina side) was 200 pesos. Next day we hired a driver to take us to the Brazil side of the falls, wait while we toured, then drop us at the Foz De Iguazu airport (about 5 hours time) for 600 pesos. We very much recommend the St George for a great Argentine side stay!"
This hotel had great service and TONS of jungle ambiance!! They do need to work on the bathroom smell. It might be plumbing, or it could just be messy toilet-goers after yewrs on a wood floor... Food in the restaurant was very good and the hotel is near the magnificent Falls. I will be back!!"
Staff was nice and know what they were doing, nice view @ corner room , towels kind of cardboard feeling , high water pressure,the best of all breakfast!!"
The rooms were very spacious and clean. The staff were very friendly and were a good resource for dining options and so on. It's also only an 8 block walk to get to the action."
4th or 5th time at this hotel. Great location, comfortable rooms-- though undergoing reservation. My room this time smelled like construction, which would have been more annoying, had the price not been right. Overall, good hotel-- I'm always pleased."
Very nice hotel with an amazing view on the lake, good restaurant for dinner, nice rooms However the breakfast is not at the level of the hotel and because it is far from the city center the shuttle service could be improved (only 1 every hour from 6pm and a lot of people wanted to take the last one to come back from the center after diner at 10.00)"
We loved this hotel. The location with the views of the lake from your room are spectacular. The staff were friendly, efficient and helpful especially Matias on the front desk. The hot tub and pool (indoor and outdoor) also have stunning views overlooking the lake. Our room was immaculately clean, large, and comfortable. Don't be put off by the fact that this hotel is outside the town-on a nice day it is a nice walk, there is also a complementary hourly shuttle bus. I would definitely stay here again. After being screwed around by Aerolineas cancelling our flights and arriving a day late, Hotel Xelena even gave us vouchers for a complementary massage in the spa which was a generous gesture."
Just excellent. From the welcome and nothing is too much trouble attitude of the staff, extremely comfortable rooms, the fantastic leisure facilities to the varied breakfast this hotel was perfect for our needs. The other real benefit of this hotel is it is just two streets back from the Main Street, so close enough to walk yet far enough away to have little traffic and street noise."
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Anatolian Three Tiered Tiffin Object
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Our classic stacked lunchbox objet is modeled after a vintage copper "tiffin box" we discovered in a small Turkish village. Here, the traditional tiered design makes a dramatic decoration for a tabletop or sideboard. Like its antique predecessor, the trio of tin-plated copper containers is handcrafted by artisan metalsmiths in Turkey.
- Handcrafted of tin-plated copper.
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- For decorative use only; not food-safe.
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- 7" diam., 12" high overall.
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25 U.S. Code § 500g - Distribution of reindeer, property, and profits to natives
The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to distribute the reindeer and other property acquired by the United States under this subchapter among the Eskimos or other natives of Alaska, or to corporations, associations, or organizations of said natives, either in the form of gifts or under such conditions as the Secretary of the Interior may prescribe, and to execute and deliver appropriate instruments of title, or to hold and use the same in trust for the use and benefit of said natives, with a view of effecting the widest possible distribution of such reindeer and other property among those natives of Alaska who are in need thereof and who can make proper use of the same: Provided, That during the period of the trust, income derived directly from the sale of reindeer and reindeer products as provided in this subchapter shall be exempt from Federal income taxation. The Secretary of the Interior may from time to time, in such manner as he determines to be proper for effectuating the purposes of this subchapter, distribute among those of said natives or corporations, associations, or other organizations of said natives, who are engaged in said industry or business or for whose subsistence reindeer are necessary, whatever profits may be earned by that part of the industry or business which is owned by the United States and which may, in the judgment of the Secretary of the Interior, be distributed in accordance with sound business practice.
Source(Sept. 1, 1937, ch. 897, § 8,50 Stat. 901; Pub. L. 99–514, title XVII, § 1709(a),Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2783.)
1986—Pub. L. 99–514inserted proviso directing that during the period of the trust, income derived directly from the sale of reindeer and reindeer products as provided in this subchapter shall be exempt from Federal income taxation.
Effective Date of 1986 Amendment
Pub. L. 99–514, title XVII, § 1709(b),Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2783, provided that: "The amendment made by this section [amending this section] shall take effect as if originally included in the provision of the Act of September 1, 1937, to which such amendment relates."
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The teachers and staff are beyond excellent. I have had two daughters go to south col and now my son. I love the wa the teachers are so involved and teach the kids. The teachers are great and so is the school.Thank you to all at south columbia elm for th outstanding work you all do to teach our kids!
SCE is an excellent school. The teachers and staff are extremely professional and it's obvious they care about the children. This is our first public school experience and it has been awesome. The Curriculum could be more challenging but overall I am very pleased with this school.
For all of the bad things said about this school, I must disagree. My husband and I are very happy with everything at SCE. The teachers have kept us informed of everything we needed to know on our children (2 attend there). Always answered questions. The office staff knows who our daughters are as soon as we walk in. Always with a smile. Our oldest is in ensemble, and she loves it. Keep up the great work SCE
I am on the fence about this school. We have friends with children in other schools (Richmond and Columbia Counties) and can see good and bad points with S. Columbia. I am really disappointed with the Accelarated Reader program. My son is no genius, but not allowing a second grader to read second grade books is crazy (he is scoring 100's on the books he has read). The Principal has been with the school for quite a few years and is great. The teachers are attentive and will answer any question, but sometimes let you know that they are busy. This year's teacher has given us an e-mail address, so that handles that problem. I was not supprised by the CRCT scores as the school didn't really seam to care that the tests were coming last year. Have had problems with bullies also and disruptive children. Lunchroom also needs improvememt.
I am very impressed by South Columbia Elem. They are nothing short of awsome. I was very worried when my child started Pre-K. She had some learning disabilites that I wasn't quite sure the teacher could handle. Her first year of school was excellent. I could not have asked for a better teacher. She was right there every step of the way. Her kindergarden year was awsome. She was a different child. The staff at this school are incredible. When you walk into South Columbia, you feel like your right at home. The teachers that my daughter has had so far have given me every bit of information that I ask for. I agree with some parents that we do have a lot of fundraisers but this isn't Stevens Creek. My hats off to all the teachers, staff, and PTO. South Columbia Elementary is making our world a better place.
I must agree with the previous review, TOO MANY FUNDRAISERS! I also have a problem with their accelerated reader program. My child reads at an 8th gr level but is only allowed to read library books at a 4th gr level. He too is an A/B student with excellent grades. I have repeatedly asked that he be tested for the gifted program but my requests fall on deaf ears. We know a teacher at a middle school that feels he would truly excel in a gifted class. I guess we will have to wait-again. The Zero Tolerance on fighting needs to be better enforced. They tend to go too easy on the agressors and too hard on the kids that fight back when it is the child's last option. How many times must a student or parent complain about bullying before something is done?
I give this school a 5...I am not impressed with the teachers NOT keeping the parents informed with grades. My childs teacher sends home graded papers every so often (only when she feels like it). Thank goodness my child is an 'A' student, otherwise it would take a lot of catching up to do if it were the other way around. The school seems to be more into fundraising than anything and of course as the lady mentioned in the previous review 'they involve the parents in everything'; if they did not, the school would get 1/4 of what it gets from fundraising since it is the parents that do all of the work. I feel as though I am constantly getting bombarded by fundraising items, or stickers at least 5 times per month! That is crazy!
I have nothing but good things to say about this school. They involve the parents in everything. The teachers are very involved snd make your child feel like they are the only ones that are important. Very supportive of military families, single parent families, and grandparents. I went here when I was younger and hope that it continues to stay the same!
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Bill Gates Addresses AFT
SEATTLE—Bill Gates of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation addressed the American Federation of Teachers national convention today in Seattle. His speech to the more than 3,000 AFT delegates is available at http://www.aft.org/pdfs/press/sp_gates071010.pdf.
The AFT is holding its biennial convention July 7-11 in Seattle. Coming together under the theme "Building Futures Together," more than 3,000 delegates will vote on major union policies that address the need to save and strengthen public education, build common cause with communities, and improve the institutions in which our members work.
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The AFT represents 1.5 million pre-K through 12th-grade teachers; paraprofessionals and other school-related personnel; higher education faculty and professional staff; federal, state and local government employees; nurses and healthcare workers; and early childhood educators.


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N.J. to Calif.: Page One capitalizes on state news
From the legislature to the football field, state news led front pages in some parts of the U.S.
In New Jersey, a measure abolishing capital punishment was signed into law. "N.J. may lead U.S. trend with death penalty repeal," said the Asbury Park Press in Neptune, which included bulleted "Details about the Death Penalty in N.J." "First state in 42 years to outlaw punishment," the Burlington County Times in Willingboro said. "8 condemned men to live rest of natural lives in jail," The Star-Ledger of Newark said about the action that replaces the death sentence with life in prison without parole.
In California, the state assembly took "a big step," The Sacramento Bee reported after an overhaul of the state's health-care system was approved. "Health care for all advances," said The Modesto Bee's lead headline. The San Jose Mercury News broke out the health plan's main points and further steps to becoming law. "Many hurdles await plan to cover all Californians," The San Diego Union-Tribune added.
Kentucky front pages shared details of a state auditor's report that questioned whether a restructured state Medicaid program saved money. Nebraska front pages looked at the upcoming drop in the state's gas tax. And Virginia front pages examined the details of the governor's two-year budget. His "proposal aims high on health care and education," The Virginian-Pilot in Norfolk said. "The battle begins," said The Roanoke Times, which broke out the numbers.
In Michigan, the "new Mr. Blue" — University of Michigan Coach Rich Rodriguez — was pictured on front pages. "Coal miner's son seen as gem for U-M football," The Detroit News said.
Across the states, the post office was the place for photographers to be. Gift-givers loaded with packages to mail were pictured everywhere. "Time's Running Out!" said the deadline-driven editors at the Sarasota (Fla.) Herald-Tribune who listed the last days to ship. "Post haste," The Fresno (Calif.) Bee said. And The Dallas Morning News encouraged: "Let it go, let it go, let it go."
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Nonprofit Expands First Amendment Education and Advocacy
WASHINGTON — The Newseum announced today the creation of the Newseum Institute. The Institute will bring under one banner the organization's wide range of First Amendment educational classes, public programs, and thought leadership initiatives as part of its long term strategic plan to champion the five freedoms of the First Amendment – religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition. The Newseum Institute is committed to the civic education of the public as a means of preserving our First Amendment liberties.
Many of the Newseum Institute's initiatives will focus on educating young people. In 2012, more than 31,000 students and more than 1,000 teachers participated in the Newseum's national standards-linked, educator-led classes, and nearly half of the museum's visitors were 18 or younger. Teachers around the world also downloaded and used free online lesson plans and classes offered by the Newseum. The Newseum Institute will continue to offer resources for teachers in three main areas: headlines of history, journalism and the First Amendment.
The new organization also will engage the public and schools on issues including how to apply critical thinking in online reporting, how the First Amendment affects our society and the role of journalists in today's media landscape. Plans for the Newseum Institute include an increase in programs such as the Newseum's popular "Inside Media," where authors, journalists, politicians and others assemble to discuss, share and explore First Amendment issues.
The Newseum Institute will continue the organization's long-standing initiatives of recruiting, training, mentoring and retaining a diverse workforce in newsrooms throughout the United States, assisting the nation's media in meeting the needs of a continually diversifying audience.
The Newseum Institute's initiatives also will include current First Amendment Center and Diversity Institute programs such as the Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference, the Chips Quinn Scholars program and the Religious Freedom Education Project, along with all of the educational programs that currently take place at the Newseum.
James C. Duff, president and chief executive officer of the Freedom Forum and CEO of the Newseum, also will serve as president and CEO of the Newseum Institute. Gene Policinski, the former senior vice president and executive director of the First Amendment Center, will serve as its chief operating officer. A veteran journalist, Policinski has worked in newspapers, radio, television and online operations and is a longtime advocate of the First Amendment and diversity in journalism as essential components of a free press.
"Combining our educational outreach and our First Amendment programs strengthens our organization and enables us to accomplish our mission on a much grander scale," said Duff. Policinski added, "Every major social change in the United States has been fueled by exercising our First Amendment rights and, as recent events demonstrate, we need to increase our efforts to educate and remind Americans about the importance of those freedoms."
Upcoming Newseum Institute programs at the Newseum include:
- Implications of the PRISM Program
Co-sponsored by the Newseum Institute and the American Bar Association
June 25, 2013, 4 p.m.
A provocative program exploring the implications of the disclosure of the PRISM program and the hot-button issues of government secrecy, privacy and the role of a free press in an era of emerging national security technology.
- Inside Media: 2013 State of the First Amendment
July 16, 2013, 2:30 p.m.
This "Inside Media" program will feature a presentation and discussion of the results of the "2013 State of the First Amendment" national survey, conducted annually by the First Amendment Center.
For more information about the Newseum Institute and these programs, visit newseum.org.
The Newseum Institute will conduct most of its programs and initiatives from the Newseum, one of the top attractions in Washington, D.C. Programming also will continue at the John Seigenthaler Center at Vanderbilt University, the Al Neuharth Media Center at the University of South Dakota and the Overby Center for Southern Journalism and Politics at the University of Mississippi.
Three current and former university presidents will serve on the Newseum Institute's board of trustees: Jim Abbott, president of the University of South Dakota; Robert Khayat, chancellor emeritus of the University of Mississippi; and Nick Zeppos, chancellor of Vanderbilt University.
About the Newseum
The mission of the Newseum is to champion the five freedoms of the First Amendment through education, information and entertainment. One of the top attractions in Washington, D.C., the Newseum's 250,000-square-foot news museum offers visitors a state-of-the-art experience that blends news history with up-to-the-second technology and hands-on exhibits, and its Newseum Institute serves as a forum for the study, exploration and education of the First Amendment. The Newseum is a 501(c)(3) public charity funded by generous individuals, corporations and foundations, including the Freedom Forum. For more information, visit newseum.org or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.


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Certified financial planner Wes Moss provides personal finance advice and accessible investment strategies. His guest post appears here weekly.
Do you know how much you really pay in taxes? I'm talking about all your taxes: income, capital gains, property and sales taxes. Most people I ask tell me they pay about 30 percent. That may sound high, but it turns out to be right. And part of it has to do with living in Georgia.
When I gauge a client's approximate overall effective tax rate, I often go to moneychimp.com. Check it out. You may be surprised to see how low your "effective" federal tax rate is.
But it's probably not your actual tax rate. Most tax calculators don't show all the areas that take a hefty chunk out of your paycheck. FICA and state income taxes are two of the big eaters at the paycheck buffet. Here's what I mean:
Let's say the Joneses earn $110,000 a year. Although their overall effective rate is only about 18 percent, the moneychimp tax calculator more accurately indicates their tax bracket is 25 percent. That's because our tax system is progressive; you pay a higher percentage on your earnings as they go up and pass certain thresholds.
So 18 percent now seems like a pretty good deal. And, for most of you lucky retirees, 18 percent is pretty representative of what you pay overall. But for us working folks, 18 percent is just the tip of the iceberg.
Enter FICA, the 1935 Federal Insurance Contributions Act that established the tax-funded funding Social Security program. For 2013, the FICA tax is 6.2 percent on the first $113,700 you earn as an individual. So for the Joneses, making $110,000 and in the 25 percent bracket, we have to factor in an additional 6.2 percent tax burden. And, we pay another 1.45 percent tax on everything we earn for Medicare.
Let's do the math
We started at 18 percent, then added 6.2 percent for FICA and then added another 1.45 percent to reach a grand total of 25.65 percent. That means 25.65 cents of every dollar the Joneses earn go toward taxes.
I love living in Georgia — as I'm sure the Joneses do, too — but it's not a cheap state. Georgians pay 6 percent income tax. (Georgians older than 62 likely pay less, as some state income tax exemptions begin to phase in).
OK, back to our calculators. Let's add that 6 percent to the 25.65 percent we came up with earlier. We're now at more than 31 percent.
That means nearly one third of every dollar you earn goes toward taxes.
Taxes are inevitable. But there is a simple methodology to keep you sane and on the path to retirement freedom. Come back next Monday and we'll discuss that.
Editor's note: A quick word of congrats to Wes, who's been named by Wealth Management magazine as one of the country's top 40 wealth managers under the age of 40.
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– Wes Moss, for AJC Atlanta Bargain Hunter blog
January 21st, 2013
9:45 am
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January 21st, 2013
10:13 am
Interesting information…. but as far as taxation, it's jut the tip of the iceberg. Gas tax, sales tax, real estate property tax, auto tag tax (which is being phased out in Georgia in to a one time fee) plus many other obscure taxes and fees that add up. Many people in the above example by Mr. Moss may in fact pay 50% or more of their gross income to federal, state and local taxes.
All the more reason to maximize all pretax contributions that are allowable by the tax code: traditional IRA's and medical savings accounts as well as 529 funds if you have children.
Solid financial planning advice when started in your early 20's (and sticking with it) is worth it's weight in gold.
January 21st, 2013
11:10 am
"[T]he increasing differences between those few who grow ever richer and the many who grow hopelessly poorer, should be a cause for dismay," according to Pope Benedict XVI in his address to the Diplomatic Corps on January 7, 2013. The $1.3 trillion in U.S. tax expenditures illustrate the problem. Between 1995 and 2010 the top 10% increased their wealth by 10%, the next 40% (the middle class) lost 8% and the lower 50% lost 70% of their net wealth.
It is reasonable to ask how our so-called "progressive" tax code creates so much poverty and hinders economic recovery. In 2010 total individual income in the U.S. was $12.5 trillion. The federal individual income tax produced $898 billion and the combined 15.3% payroll tax generated another $865 billion (Social Security and Medicare). This $1.7 trillion in combined tax revenue from the individual tax base was 14.1% of total income and that is the true average tax rate. Typical wage earners below the $110,000 payroll tax limit pay the 15.3% payroll tax plus about 10% more in income tax for a combined rate of around 25%. It follows that if workers are paying way above the 14.1% average, then the high earners must be paying a true rate much less than 14.1%.
Few appreciate that the $1.3 trillion in annual tax expenditures is greater than the amount collected by the income tax (and exceed twice the total net wealth of the lower 50% of the population). Most of the approximately 250 tax expenditures are business tax incentives which offset the high marginal rates of the majority of individual business owners.
Neither the U.S. Treasury nor the IRS publishes data on who benefits from the tax expenditures by income and wealth. It is sufficient to know that the true tax rate for high earners and the wealthy is far below the true tax rate of average American workers. Because an elimination of only 15% or 20% of the tax expenditures would cause the affected high earners to pay two or three times their current tax amount, real tax reform cannot be achieved with the simple logic of cutting the tax expenditures to lower the rates.
A "revenue neutral" 2% net wealth tax (excluding $15,000 cash and retirement funds) could replace the job killing payroll taxes and enable the income tax rate to be reduced to 8% for all (because no tax break for anyone can be justified at an 8% rate). Progressive tax liability is achieved with rich and poor paying the exact same rates because half the country only has 1% of the wealth while the top 10% have 75% of the $53 trillion (2010 FY) in individual net wealth.
A 4% VAT on all business sales would also enable the corporate rate to be reduced to 8%. The U.S. would have the most competitive rates in the world and trillions in foreign corporate profits would be returned for investment in the U.S. Read more at TaxNetWealth.com.
January 21st, 2013
11:50 am
We need to eliminate all taxes and privatize everything–schools, roads, emergency services, parks–so people stop mooching off of me. Unlike everyone else, I EARN my money. Why should I pay for some parasite's street to be paved? DO IT YOURSELF!!!
January 21st, 2013
10:18 pm
@Charles Ellis is right, 30% is just the beginning. In addition to all the other taxes Charles mentioned, those taxes that the "evil corporations" pay? Yep, most get passed right along to Mr and Mrs Consumer.
Look at your phone bill. Federal Universal Service Charge, Regulatory Cost Recovery Charge, Emergency 911 charge. Cable bill has a FCC fee.
It just goes on and on. I've read estimates that the total tax burden is over 70%. When you consider all the "flow down" taxes that get passed along in higher prices we pay for everything, sounds about right.
And still the government wants more and more and more.
January 22nd, 2013
3:43 am
Excellent article; and should be required reading to get online at AJC.com; you have a half dozen comments here on what is basic economics and will have hundreds of comments on Bookman – which shows that the masses aren't interested in the facts, just the hysteria and hyperbole.


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First CoolMOS family chips now being shipped worldwide.
Infineon Technologies AG has achieved a major breakthrough in the manufacturing of power semiconductors on 300-millimeter thin wafers. In February, the company received the first customer go-aheads for products of the CoolMOS™ family produced by the 300-millimeter line at the Villach (Austria) site. The production process based on the new technology has completed qualification from start to finish and customers have given the go-ahead.
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