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NORTH MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (KARE) - Many people have made wishes that never seemed possible, but a Florida teenager found a real life fairy godmother halfway across the country in Minnesota.
Marie Porter, 33, of north Minneapolis, never planned on her new role.
"Project Fairy Godmother started with just me making a dress," she said. "Soon everyone was throwing around words like magical, and princess, and fairy godmother, and it kind of stuck."
Her project started on Facebook. Porter is a member of Mensa, a high IQ society, and often chats in an online group with other women who are Mensa members.
One of Porter's Mensa friends, Heidi Jameson, had joyfully posted that her daughter with Asperger's syndrome was a finalist for homecoming court. Asperger's is considered to be a disorder on the autism spectrum, and the homecoming votes were heartwarming news for a mother who worried about her daughter being bullied in the past.
Abby Colston, 14, told her mother she wanted a homecoming dress inspired by her favorite online video game, "Neopets" but Jameson didn't know how she could come up with such a gown, lamenting to her friends on Facebook.
"She made it sound like it was completely impossible, so I thought, a challenge! I can do this," said Porter. "I called her up and said how much do you trust me?"
Even though Porter says she hates sewing, she started at age four, worked for 15 years as a fashion designer, and wrote two sewing manuals. The gift comes easily, she says, as someone who has Aspergers "super powers" too. She was diagnosed around age 15, and understands Abby Colston in a way not many can.
"I grew up feeling like I was dropped off on the wrong planet. And when you meet another Aspie, it feels like you are meeting someone from your own home planet, you know?" said Porter. "Aspies, we get overlooked so often we are broken and we need a cure, and we don't need a cure."
So as fast as you can say "Bippety Boppety Boo," Porter crafted an intricate butterfly inspired gown in just four days. The dress has 500 hand sewn crystals and layers of petals cascading down from the waist.
"It's math. I can look at any three dimensional structure and break it down to different components, shapes and proportions and recreate it. It doesn't matter if it is sewing or cooking or anything I can figure out how to build something," she said.
More than 20 Mensa friends from around world as far as Finland were so moved, they jumped in to donate all the accessories - from shoes to a necklace, professional photography and a headband. The owner of the Chapel of Love wedding chapel at the Mall of America, who is Porter's friend, even provided shipping.
Porter posted every step of the project on her blog.
"It spiraled out of control from there. It's had a really big response on Twitter and Facebook already, I think a lot of people who read my blog can see themselves in Abby to some degree," she said.
When the dress finally arrived in Plantation, Florida, the magical moment unfolded on Facebook too.
A video posted shows Colston shyly unfolding the dress, while her mother held back tears.
Colston didn't appear to be as excited as her mother, but Porter knew otherwise.
"Abby, her thing is she wiggles her fingers. So when she was wiggling her fingers, that was her being really excited. We think differently, it is usually people with high IQ, but we are just not as good at social cues," said Porter.
Colton told KARE 11 the dress was even more beautiful than she imagined it would be, and even though she wasn't elected to homecoming court, she still felt like a princess.
As it turns out, she wasn't the only one transformed.
"I don't like people at all, and this warmed me up a bit," said Porter. "Everyone is falling in love with this kid."
View the Fairy Godmother Project on Porter's blog, Celebration Generation. Click on the "Life" section.


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"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has". Margaret Mead 1979
Birmingham faces a huge challenge to tackle climate change, and to achieve this residents, businesses and schools must work together.
It is now accepted that to be truly sustainable, sustainable development must focus on maximising social and economic outcomes as well as environmental outcomes.
In order to deliver sustainable development and tackle climate change we need to involve as many people as possible in 'being' the change that's needed to sustain our city.
We are engaging the community in many ways, working with many agencies and local projects including the Sustainability Forum, Fairtrade Cities Campaign and the BASIC 21 Sustainable Schools Awards.
Find out more about how businesses can reduce their energy bills and improve their environmental credentials.
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Once upon a time people lived in caves and lived happily ever after. It was great because the whole world was wilderness and there weren't any freeways or box stores to mess up the neighborhood. The birds sang while sunbeams bounced back into interstellar space from a perfect ozone layer without any holes. There weren't any cars or power plants to pollute the air. Global warming happened all by itself and people didn't have to feel guilty about it.
Everyone dressed au-natural in the cave man days, and people didn't have to shave or put curlers in their hair. Neckties and shoes were always optional. Everyone ate organic food and no one had to go to work. Everyone was tolerant and embraced diversity.
People and animals lived together in harmony as nature intended. Wolves were our friends. Tigers, lions, and bears ate Purina predator chow and left the happy people alone. Pterodactyls flew the friendly skies while dolphins splashed playfully in the warm, ocean shallows. There were no endangered species because all of nature was in perfect harmony. Even the dinosaurs lived forever.
Cave people were vegetarians who didn't hurt the poor animals. They ate beef jerky, trail mix, and carrots instead. The water was always clean, pure, and at a perfect temperature for skinny-dipping.
There were no guns, so there was no crime. There were no armies, so there was no war. There were no churches, so no one was ever judgmental. There was no industry, so there was no pollution. There was no government, so there was no law. There were no doctors, so world overcrowding was not a problem.
Cavemen were free, happy, and able to do anything they wanted. It was called the Stone Age because people were always stoned. Things were great.
And then came the age of agriculture and that messed everything up. People started to plant potatoes and live in houses. They domesticated dogs, chickens, parakeets, and pigs, holding the poor animals against their will and shamelessly using them for food, fiber, and entertainment. The wolves began to resent us. The farmers plowed up the pretty flowers and planted corn and tomatoes. People began to wear clothes and listen to country-western music. They fenced their land to keep the cows in and the hippies out. It was paradise lost.
And then came the industrial revolution and that really messed things up. People started using machines and manufacturing stuff. Everyone had a job. Landscapes dotted with farmhouses became cities with electric lights and flush toilets. Wilderness shrank and no one danced with the wolves anymore. People had to wear shoes, even in McDonald's.
People became mobile and left unsightly boot tracks in the wilderness. Super highways were constructed and Sam Walton began selling beads and trinkets to the natives. Rivers were dammed and the water held captive. ATVs, Skidoos, and Boogie Boards were invented. Cars would go 100-miles per hour and people were having way too much fun. What to do?
And so the green people have decided to lead us back to that better time before power plants and Chevy Suburbans. They want to save us from secondhand smoke, discount department store chains, energy development, and global warming.
Their goal is to make the whole world a national park. Not pristine wilderness anymore, but a national park. There is some measure of risk in a real wilderness. National parks have rescue helicopters and helpful rangers in brown shirts and smoky bear hats. The wilderness atmosphere is much more friendly in the shadow of a national park sign. Even the wolves are fat and happy there.
To accomplish their goal, the wannabe-cavemen are trying to beat everyone into submission. They are using a big club.
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He should never have been given a second chance, but I do look much more favorably on the MPD now that he is not contaminating their reputation.
Justice definitely wasn't served. McMinnville experienced its own shameful version of Rodney King. What an embarrassment. Where was the second videotape during the initial investigation? Something is rotten in this town. Moving on would be so convenient. I'm not budging.
"I'm not budging."
All budging aside, have you entertained any thoughts of holding a sit-in out in front of the courthouse?
Sometimes nothing more than an heartfelt apology is all that is required for a person to move on. Don't know that the deputy involved in this incident has tendered one to Hippolita, but I am quite positive doing at least that much wouldn't hurt either of the parties concerned. Just my opinion, not that my opinion matters.
Could you drop me an e-mail. I have a question for you.
Go ahead and ask it here, Steve.
If I wanted to ask it here, I would have asked it here.
Drop me an e-mail please. Thanks.
I was considering the sit-in, but probably I'd be tased.
Heartfelt apology? Sure, that makes everything just peachy.
Unbreak my arm.


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Newly appointed Sunnyside City Council member Bruce Andrews is congratulated by Mayor Doug Parsons after taking is oath of office Tuesday night. Andrews, who is a former mayor, was the only Sunnyside resident who applied to fill the open position...
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Orange traffic control barrels restrict cars and trucks to the center two lanes of US-6 between the East Price Interchange and Wellington Tuesday morning. Intermountain Slurry Seal is putting the finishing touches on a chip seal coat that will pr...
Flower makers top goal of 40,000, grave decoration will end Saturday
This past weekend the project to place at least one flower on the estimated 40,000 graves in Carbon and Emery counties has moved to a new level, both in the making of the flowers and the placing of them on graves. ...
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In 1983, the snowfall in the mountains around the Wasatch Front was so heavy that Salt Lake City had to build a canal of sandbags down State Street to carry away the spring runoff that the flooded streams couldn't handle....
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It seems the ancient Fremont people would have taken a real fancy to scones, Jell-O, funeral potatoes and Dutch Ovens.
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The fate of East Carbon's Community Daze adult dance continues to hang in the balance as the city council once again tabled the issue after coming to a stalemate at the May 14 meeting. ...
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Wade Carter of Fairview drives a team of Brabant work horses up 1100 East Street in Price to the Sheriff's Posse grounds for a special show posse members put on for Castle Valley Center students. A miniature horse was a big hit with the kids. The...
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Fancy Design is my personal project. This is the branding for Fancy Design. My work includes designing branding, logos and websites. I work with people all over the world.Tung Lam Truong VoPosted in Branding → Logo
An interesting unused logo proposal. I particularly like the flow of this logo mark.Samadara GinigePosted in Branding → Logo
Who said patents were boring? We modified public domain patent designs to form the basis of our website's branding. Responsive and built on WordPress.Frank McclungPosted in Web Design → Design
Tramp Trousers is a fashion brand made in Italy, is everything you expect in an unexpected way; Take out the classic from the substance, but leave it in the form. Tramp is neither conventional, nor immediate, what you see is what you get. Tramp is not just some research project, but it researches itself.Matteo CurròPosted in Web Design → Corporate
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While Apple unleashed the iPhone 5 last week, they're being a little stingier with the Lightening connector – they aren't in stores yet, and online orders won't ship until October. This is causing all kinds of conniptions among even Apple's most loyal fans.
It was inevitable that Apple had to re-engineer its 10-year old 30 pin adapter. The Lightning's eight-pin, all-digital connector is smaller, more durable and a necessity for the evolution of all Apple devices. But, the impact of the connector change on the whole system is just getting through to many Apple owners.
Not only will you need the adapter to connect your iPhone 5 to all the old accessories and their 30 pin plug-ins, more substantial systems like your BMW's electronic interface and the workout equipment at your gym will be useless without the Lightning adapter. Anywhere that there are iPhone-compatible systems will be affected.
BMW is one of the companies that is already on the problem. They've made it clear to car owners that they will still be able to listen to music, podcasts and other audio over the built-in stereo, so yes, the tunes will continue to flow. However, the automaker's PlugIn feature – enabling video playback while stationary and the mirrored Apple interface – is officially out.
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8.[lastfm link_type="artist_info"] Taio Cruz[/lastfm] covers "Yellow"
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fueledbycoffee wrote:I fail to see how many of these are still on the air, when Mystery Science Theatre 3000 is dead. This is a definite argument against the existence of God, or at least him being more powerful than Satan.
Elastoman wrote:Seriously, DTH. There's a helluva lot more going on that just a murder mystery. And it's David Lynch. David "crazier-than-you" Lynch. I know it's a little dated at this point, but try it again. Seriously. Watch more than two episodes, and remember that it's David Lynch writing a parody of a soap opera.
Moral Minority wrote:Most of the latin American soap operas that my mother watches.
That shit kills my neurons.
Detective TurtleHolmes wrote:Oh, and Everybody Loves Raymond. Real families behave nothing like that. (To the extent of my knowledge.)
Moral Minority wrote:Most of the latin American soap operas that my mother watches.
That shit kills my neurons.
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So You Think You Can Dance? Is one I hate. Actually, I'm just going to group it under "reality TV". Yes, reality TV has no redeeming features. None.
Rainswept wrote:The only reality show I approve of is The Biggest Loser. Everyone wins and the people are better off each week instead of screwed over in some way.
Rainswept wrote:I never implied they cared. You can do good without caring, and the show helps motivate people at home to get healthier (don't hate, LLR)
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1) Make network with Redhat Fedora C4 and connect windows and Mac client systems all as a LAN with Shared Folder on the Linux server and shared printer. Without using Samba.
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3)Installation of Samba on Redhat Fedora C4 Server & configure for both Windows XP, 2000 and Mac clients.
4) Connect and configure Alcatel Speed Touch 510 with 4-eth ports on Fedora C4 with.
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Awareness and planning will help you avoid these unnecessary charges.By Cameron HuddlestonSeptember 9, 2010
It's easy to overlook fees when they're just a couple of bucks. But even the small ones quickly add up. However, most of the time you can avoid being nickle and dimed.
1. Free checking fee. Some banks are starting to attach more strings to their free checking accounts. That is, you'll have to pay a monthly fee unless you meet certain criteria (see Free Checking Is Tougher to Find). However, several online banks and community banks and some major banks still offer free checking without all the requirements to qualify.
2. Balance-transfer fee. Some credit-card companies now charge up to 5% for balance transfers. So before you transfer a balance from one card to another with a low or 0% introductory rate, you should do the math to see if the amount of interest payments that you save with the introductory offer outweighs the balance-transfer fee that has to be paid immediately. See Are Balance Transfers Still a Good Deal? You might find that you'll get a better deal by negotiating down your rate on your current card.
3. Retailer credit-card fees. The new credit-card rules make it harder for retailers to extend credit on the spot. However, that doesn't mean you'll no longer hear "Do you want to save 10% on your purchase today by opening a card account with us?" The discount is tempting, but these cards usually come with higher interest rates than traditional credit cards. If you don't pay your bill in full, that discount you got will quickly be wiped out by the high rate you'll be paying on your balance.
4. Credit-card late fees. Although the new credit-card rules prohibit card issuers from charging $25 for a first-time late payment, issuers can charge $35 if you're late a second time within six months. To avoid these fees, sign up for payment alerts from your credit-card company. You'll receive an e-mail or text message several days before your bill is due.
5. Rewards card annual fees. An increasing number of rewards cards charge an annual fee. However, there are cards with great perks and no fees. BillShrink.com recommends Capital One No Hassle Miles Rewards, Chase Sapphire Card, and Pen Fed Visa Platinum Cashback Rewards.
6. Directory assistance fees. Calling 411 can cost $1.25 or more. You can get free directory assistance by calling 1-GOOG-411 or 800-FREE-411.
7. Baggage fees. Unless you fly on Southwest or JetBlue, you'll have to pay a fee to check even one bag. If you're flying with any of the other airlines and have to check a few bags, you might find it's cheaper to send your luggage to your destination by FedEx, UPS or U.S. Postal Service Ground Shipping. See Save Money by Shipping Your Luggage.
8. Airline booking fees. Don't even think about picking up the phone to book a flight -- unless you don't mind spending $15 or more for the privilege of talking to a booking agent. Book your flights online to avoid this fee.
9. Cell phone early termination fees. You can face a termination fee of up to $200 if you cancel your service before your contract is up. You can avoid these fees by signing up for prepaid service (and save money because these plans usually are cheaper).
10. Roaming fees. Make sure that you understand the way your cell-phone roaming and international charges work. According to BillShrink.com, some roaming rates are $2.49 per minute. And, some carriers will even charge you to access your voicemail (a charge of $4.99 for a missed call) even when you don't pick up that call while you are roaming. If you send a video while roaming, you could be charged up to $7.
See 10 Expenses You Don't Need for more ways to save by avoiding unnecessary costs.
Get on the road to financial success before you reach age 30.
By Stacy Rapacon September 13, 2010
I recently celebrated my 29th birthday. Well, "celebrated" might be an overstatement considering that being this close to hitting 30 gives me a bit of a fright. Don't get me wrong -- I don't think of myself as old (claims that 40 or 50 is the new 30 remind me that this is an attractive age to be). But my next birthday is undoubtedly a milestone that will commemorate a more official entrance into adulthood -- complete with all the daunting responsibilities.
So, before I hit my three-decade mark, I want to review four important steps we should all take in our twenties to grow up and reach financial glory. And if you can suggest any other tips (or you just want to wish me a happy birthday), please do so in the comment box below.
1. Find your career path. Obviously, having a source of income tops this checklist. But by the time you hit 30, you need more than just a job that pays the bills; you ought to have a career, or at least be on track to get one.
If you're still in school, remember that, as much fun as college may be, your primary reason for being there is to prepare yourself for gainful employment. Make sure you learn some marketable skills before graduation day (excellence at "flip cup" does not count) and hone those skills throughout your twenties. This doesn't mean everyone has to study accounting, business administration or computer science, which are among the majors most likely to land you a job right out of college, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers. For example, I earned a B.A. in English -- often (and I'd say unfairly) dubbed a "useless degree." But I complemented the comprehensive reading and writing skills I learned from my major with additional coursework in math, statistics and economics. Put that all together and ta-da: I'm now happily starting my career as a personal-finance writer.
If you're already working, are you in a field you can picture yourself continuing in for the next three, five, ten and 20 years? If not, you need to start looking for a career that works for you. (Just don't jump plane the Steven Slater way – see Quit Your Job the Smart Way.) Here are a baker's dozen worth of choices: 13 Careers for the Next Decade.
Once you get started in your choice career, figure out the track you want to follow. What's the next step up from your current position? How long has it typically taken others to get there? What salary and benefits come with that role? Of course, as this recent recession taught many of us, no matter how well you plot your career path, you may be forced to take some detours. Still, knowing your desired destination will certainly help you navigate through those difficult times.
2. Build an emergency fund. As a responsible adult, you should abide by the same motto as any good Girl or Boy Scout: Be prepared. In case the unexpected happens, you should always have enough cash on reserve to cover at least three to six months' worth of expenses. Keep it in a regular savings account, where you'll have easy access to your funds. You can search BankRate.com for the accounts currently offering the best rates. For example, American Express Bank's high-yield savings account currently yields 1.3% per year and has no minimum balance or monthly fees. See How Much Cash You Really Need for more about emergency funds.
3. Create a plan to repay your debt. I won't pressure you to pay off everything you owe before you turn 30. After all, according to Sallie Mae, college graduates left school in 2008 with an average credit-card debt of $4,100, up from about $2,900 in 2004. And 10% of that same graduating class also carried $40,000 or more in student debt, according to the Project on Student Debt, an advocacy group.
But if you're buried under student loans or crippled by credit-card debt, you need to at least figure out how to tackle it before you turn 30. "With cleaning up debt issues, the most important thing is to have a plan and not just assume it'll go away," says Carlo Panaccione, a certified financial planner based in Redwood Shores, Cal. Often, Panaccione encounters people who count on a big future bonus or bump in salary to pay off large debts. "Well, that may never happen," he says. A better strategy: Set up a schedule and figure out how much you'll need to pay each month to clear the debt by your target date. For more information on paying off school loans, see Digging Out of Student Debt.
4. Start funding a retirement account. Most people don't start planning for such long-term goals until they've reached their forties, says Panaccione, "and then they panic-save later on." Gentle readers, be the tortoise: Choose the chill path to savings and take advantage of this 20-year head start. Even if you can afford to put away only a small amount each month, slow and steady can win big.
For example, if you start saving just $150 a month at age 25, assuming an 8% return, you'll wind up with $527,142 by the time you turn 65. Waiting an extra five years to start saving will cost you $180,766. Even if you crank your savings up to $200 a month starting on your 30th birthday, you'll only net $346,376 by 65. And if you wait until you're 40 to start saving $200 a month, you'll have just $191,473 when you're 65. Crunch your own numbers with our 401(k) calculator.
Ideally, you'll want to save much more for retirement -- about 10% to 15% of your income would be best. But exactly how much you'll need depends on what kind of lifestyle you're planning for your golden years. For help figuring out a dollar amount, try our Retirement Savings Calculator.
The best place to build your retirement account would be in a 401(k) or a Roth IRA. Both vehicles offer appealing tax advantages, but the employer-sponsored 401(k) may also score you free money if your boss makes a contribution, too. To find out more about these types of accounts, see Why You Need a 401(k) Right Away and Why You Need a Roth IRA.
Delta Project, which studies postsecondary education costs and spending. Schools would muddle through by slashing budgets and raising tuition. "Now we've got a triple whammy," she says: Revenues and spending at unsustainable levels and a president who wants to increase the number of postsecondary degrees attained each year. To meet Obama's goal for the population aged 24 to 35 alone would require 15 million degrees above what's likely at the current pace.
We'll help you set goals, adopt a strategy, make investing a habit and control your risks.August 2007
You want a home of your own, an education for your kids, a comfortable retirement someday and a little fun along the way. These are the dreams we all seem to be born with. To achieve them, we must become investors.
A brilliantly executed program of saving -- putting your money into certificates of deposit, money-market funds or savings bonds -- can earn 5% to 6% in a good year. With inflation at 3% (some would say that's optimistic) and taxes taking away another 25% or so of what remains, that 5% return quickly becomes about 1.5%. You're going to have to do a lot better than that.
You should aim for an average return of 10% to 12% per year on your investments. You won't make it every year, but that's an achievable range if you plan your approach thoughtfully and stick to your plan.
Successful investors don't jump around from one place to another according to what's hot and what's not. They operate from a plan that's based on their goals, how long they have to achieve them, their tolerance for risk (both financial and psychological), and what they can afford to set aside for an investment program. You want to make money, of course, but you also want to be able to sleep at night. Here's how to do it.
Adapted from Kiplinger's Practical Guide to Your Money, by the Editors of Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine (Kaplan Publishing. Copyright 2005 The Kiplinger Washington Editors, Inc.) Available wherever books are sold or direct at kiplinger.com/store/books.
EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was originally published in the July 2010 issue of Kiplinger's Retirement Report.
OUR READERWho: Bill Segur, 60Where: Wilmington, N.C.Question: I've finally paid off my mortgage. What should I do with the extra cash?
Now that they've paid off their home loan early, Bill is wondering how he and his wife, Susan, should use the extra $600 a month. Bill is a registered nurse at a hospital and hopes to retire in a few years. He wants to maximize what he and Susan (also an RN) are socking away while they're still working. So their focus is on adding to their savings kitty.
Bill and Susan, 54, figure they have three options. They can increase their contributions to their 403(b) and 401(k) retirement plans, add more to their established traditional IRAs, or start up Roth IRAs. Bill appreciates the tax advantages of a Roth. Although there is no upfront tax break, all withdrawals, including investment earnings, are tax-free once you are 59 1/2 and the account has been open at least five years.
But Bill wonders whether it makes sense for him and Susan to open Roths at their age. "At this late date in our work experiences, do we start new Roth IRAs or add to our traditional accounts?" he asks. The couple have an adequate emergency savings fund and little debt, so they can comfortably bulk up their retirement assets.
Carlo Panaccione, a financial planner in Redwood City, Cal., says that Bill and Susan should pat themselves on the back for paying off their mortgage and committing to put the money toward savings rather than going on a spending spree. "People always say: "If I have money left at the end of the year, I'll save it,'" says Panaccione. "It never happens." Instead, he says, household budgets simply tend to expand whenever a family has money to spare.
Tax advantages. So, to answer Bill's question directly: It's not too late to start a Roth IRA. Because both Bill and Susan are older than 50 and their joint income is less than $167,000, each of them can contribute the maximum $6,000 (including $1,000 in catch-up contributions) to a Roth in 2010.
No matter how long you maintain the retirement account, the tax benefits of a Roth are simply too good to pass up. When you withdraw money from a 401(k) or a regular IRA, it's taxed at your ordinary income-tax rate. With a Roth, you can withdraw cash in retirement without paying Uncle Sam a penny.
And once Bill and Susan retire, they won't need to tap their Roth IRAs right away, given their modest living expenses, their income from workplace retirement plans and Social Security. Because Roths have no required-minimum-distribution rules, you can leave the investments in place as long as you like. "That money can just sit there and cook," says Larry Rosenthal, a financial planner in Manassas, Va. With income-tax rates likely to rise to offset growing budget deficits, the Roth stands out as an increasingly valuable tax shelter. In other words, it's a good way for the couple to diversify their future tax liability.
Roth accounts could also prove helpful to Bill and Susan's estate planning. They can leave the accounts to their two daughters, who would inherit them tax-free.
EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was originally published in the June 2010 issue of Kiplinger's Retirement Report.
When Warren Smith's employer laid him off earlier this year, he had to make a decision that all new retirees face. He needed to decide whether to roll his 401(k) into an IRA.
Smith, 62, had been contributing 22% of his salary to his employer plan. The company, which coordinates corporate events, now uses him as a contractor, but he is not allowed to contribute to the 401(k). "I didn't feel comfortable keeping my money there," says Smith.
Also, Smith needed to make sure that his savings would last for decades, and he didn't think that the six mutual funds that the 401(k) offered would do the trick. Smith, who lives in El Cajon, Cal., says, "I didn't have the diversification that I have in an IRA." He decided to roll his 401(k) money into an IRA and hired an investment adviser to help manage his nest egg.
As baby-boomers join the retiree ranks, they are facing the same roll-or-not-to-roll decision. And many middle-aged workers, forced to find new jobs after being laid off from their old ones, must decide whether to leave their retirement stash with the old employer or move it to an IRA.
For the financial-services industry, millions of these decisions will add up to billions of investment dollars. More than 50 million employees and retirees hold $3 trillion in 401(k) plans, according to the Investment Company Institute.
Brokerage firms and mutual fund companies are in frenzied competition to capture your business. "That old 401(k) isn't going to take care of itself -- do something about it," demands the Charles Schwab Web site. TD Ameritrade and E*Trade are offering up to $500 to buy your rollover business.
And, employers are becoming increasingly possessive about 401(k) balances. Until recently, most employers didn't want the administrative hassle of maintaining former workers' accounts. Now one-third of all retirement plans, and two-thirds of plans with $1 billion or more, want to keep retirees in the plan after retirement, according to a study by Casey Quirk, a consulting firm.
Casey Quirk partner David Bauer says retirees often have the largest account balances. "If retirees roll assets out, it reduces a plan sponsor's ability to negotiate with plan providers for lower fees," he says. More employers are trying to keep 401(k) participants by offering low-cost index and exchange-traded funds, target-date retirement funds and annuities.
Despite moves by employers to sweeten the deal, it makes sense in most cases for retirees and job switchers to roll their 401(k) money into a traditional IRA or a Roth IRA. Typically, company plans offer limited investment choices. "If you roll your money into an IRA, you have access to more investment options," says David Zuckerman, a certified financial planner in Los Angeles.
You also have the flexibility with an IRA to withdraw money whenever you need it. Not so with the typical 401(k). "Plans may restrict how you take the money out," says Rick Meigs, president of 401khelpcenter.com.
Withdrawal rules for 401(k)s vary, so check with your human-resources department before you decide what to do. Some limit the frequency of withdrawals. Others set all-or-nothing restrictions: A retiree who wants to take a distribution must withdraw all account assets. That would make it impossible to use your 401(k) to create a regular income stream during your retirement.
If you're looking for simplicity, consolidate all of your 401(k) accounts into a single IRA. With all of your retirement savings in one place, it's easier to monitor your investments, set appropriate asset allocations and rebalance.
It's also easier to handle your required minimum distribution after you turn 70 1/2, says Stuart Ritter, a certified financial planner with T. Rowe Price. With traditional IRAs, your RMD is based on the total amount in all your IRAs, and you can take the money from any account or any combination of accounts. If you have a 401(k) at age 70 1/2, you must calculate that RMD separately and take the money from that account. (There are no RMDs for Roth IRAs.)
An IRA also has estate-planning benefits: maximizing the chances that your heirs can take tax-deferred distributions over their lifetimes. Most 401(k) plans force heirs to take assets after the account holder dies.
Of course, beneficiaries can roll the inherited 401(k) into an IRA. But a rollover can be tricky, so you're best off handling the transfer yourself rather than leaving your heirs to deal with a plan administrator. "If they inherit a 401(k), they'll have to get the employer to do a direct transfer to an IRA," says Ed Slott, author of Your Complete Retirement Planning Road Map (Ballantine, $16). "You have to rely on the plan to do it right."
There are times when it makes sense to stick with the 401(k) -- at least for a while. If you retire or get laid off between ages 55 and 59 1/2, you can take penalty-free withdrawals from a 401(k). "You'll pay income taxes, but you won't have to pay the 10% penalty," says Slott. If you roll your money into an IRA, you must wait until age 59 1/2 to withdraw without a penalty.
It doesn't have to be an either-or proposition. If your plan allows, you can leave enough money in the 401(k) to cover expenses or possible emergencies until 59 1/2, while moving the rest to an IRA.
You might want to leave some money in a 401(k) if it is invested in fixed-income options with decent yields. If part of your 401(k) is invested in a guaranteed income contract, for example, consider keeping it where it is and transfer the balance to an IRA, says James Lange, author of Retire Secure! Pay Taxes Later (Wiley, $25). These investment instruments are contracts with insurance companies that offer a fixed rate of return over a set period of time. You cannot transfer a contract to an IRA.
If you have 401(k) money invested in guaranteed contracts or stable-value funds, check the yield and compare it with the bonds you could buy for your IRA. "You really have to take a look at the quality and the rate of the fixed-income portion of your 401(k) before deciding to roll into an IRA," Lange says.
Another reason to stick with a 401(k) is if you need protection from creditors. Creditors in bankruptcy proceedings and plaintiffs in civil lawsuits can't touch your 401(k). With IRAs, these protections are limited and differ by state. "If you are in a high-risk profession, it might make sense to leave your money in a 401(k) plan because it offers better protection than an IRA," says Evelyn Zohlen, a certified financial planner with Inspired Financial, in Huntington Beach, Cal.
If you're 70 1/2 and still working, there's an advantage to keeping the 401(k) intact. As long as you're on the job, you don't have to take RMDs from your 401(k) unless you own more than 5% of the company. With an IRA, you must start taking RMDs after you reach 70 1/2, whether or not you're still working.
Also, new rules allow your nonspouse beneficiaries to roll an inherited 401(k) to a Roth IRA. If you roll your 401(k) to an IRA, nonspouse heirs cannot convert an inherited traditional IRA to a Roth.
For some retirees, the staying-put strategy is simply the more-comfortable path. "Are you willing and ready to go out on your own and manage an IRA?" says David Wray, president of the Profit Sharing and 401(k) Council of America.
Another factor in your decision is tough to decipher: How does the cost of investing inside the 401(k) compare with what you'd pay if your money was in an IRA? You may have a hard time figuring that out because the plan's administrative and record-keeping fees are not listed on individual investment statements.
The first step is to check the expense ratio of each fund offered by your company plan. You can find the expense ratio, which is the percentage the fund manager demands to cover its expenses, on the fund's Web site or perhaps on your plan's Web site. An expense ratio of 1% or less is reasonable. If you invest in an IRA, you can find many funds with low expense ratios.
A new tool can help if you work at one of the 45,000 companies whose plans have been rated, based on administrative costs, investment fees, returns and quality of investment choices, by BrightScope, based in San Diego. Visit www.brightscope.com, enter your company name, and the software kicks out a score between 1 (the worst) and 100 (the best). "People often discover their 401(k) is more expensive than the fees they would pay in an IRA," says Mike Alfred, chief executive officer of BrightScope. Total plan costs for the largest plans can be as low as 1%, but some small plans charge more than 3%.
If you go the IRA route, it's up to you to hold down costs by choosing low-cost funds, for example, or a discount broker. If you want ongoing professional management, find an adviser who won't charge you more than 1.5% of total assets a year.
Before making a decision, Steve Goodno, 64, a resident of Orange, Cal., asked his company's human-resources department for a list of his 401(k) fees. Goodno, who is about to retire as a manager from a large engineering company, then compared the fees to what it would cost to hire an investment manager.
He opted for the IRA rollover. "The IRA was the more reasonable cost option," he says. Goodno says the fee issue was one factor in his decision to leave the 401(k). He also wanted more investment choices and control over his retirement plan.
When moving 401(k) assets into an IRA, be sure to follow the strict rules governing rollovers. You can use an existing IRA or open a new one. Fill out the forms with the IRA custodian. You'll also need to fill out forms with your 401(k) administrator. Make sure the administrator directly transfers the money in what's called a trustee-to-trustee transfer.
If the plan administrator instead hands you a check written in your name, it's considered a taxable distribution and the plan must withhold 20% of the amount for the IRS. You will need to come up with the 20% from other sources when you deposit the check in the IRA. You have 60 days to get the check into the IRA. If you miss the deadline, the IRS will tax the entire amount and you will lose the chance for tax-deferred growth.
There's a twist if your 401(k) holds stock of your employer that has appreciated significantly. In this case, you can take advantage of a tax break for "net unrealized appreciation," also known as NUA. When you take a lump sum from the 401(k), you transfer the company shares directly to a taxable account and the rest to the IRA.
You will pay ordinary-income tax, at a rate of up to 35%, only on the price the company paid for the stock. You will enjoy the long-term capital-gains rate (currently topping out at 15%) on any appreciation since you bought the shares. That bill comes due only when you eventually sell the shares. If instead you roll the company stock into an IRA, you will owe ordinary-income tax on all appreciation when you make withdrawals from the account.
This simple budgeting trick takes the stress out of paying your bills and helps you make ends meet.By Erin BurtAugust 27, 2009
How many times have you whipped out your credit card, raided your emergency fund or tapped your 401(k) to pay for an insurance premium, car-registration bill, vacation tab or holiday gifts?
These aren't unexpected costs. But because you pay for them only once or twice a year, they probably don't make it into your monthly budget. When these bills arrive, you find yourself scrambling to come up with the cash.
You can eliminate this stress and ensure that you always have the money when you need it by saving regularly for recurring expenses. We often think of savings as something that's untouchable. And that's certainly a great strategy for emergency funds and retirement accounts.
But you can use savings accounts as tools to help you make ends meet and organize your financial goals on a small scale, too. You should be saving money with the intention of spending it.
I like to think of this as my infomercial savings plan: Need to come up with $500 for car insurance? It can be yours in 12 easy payments of just $41.67! Break down big annual costs into easy-to-save chunks, and the money will be ready when you are.
This may sound like a no-brainer, yet most people don't do it. Here's a simple step-by-step plan that'll get you organized in a matter of minutes:
STEP 1: Identify large recurring expenses. Some common ones are insurance premiums (homeowners or renters, car and life), car registration and inspections, vacations, home improvement, self-employment taxes and holiday gifts and travel.
STEP 2: Figure out your monthly costs. Divide the amount of each annual expense by 12 to figure out how much money you should be setting aside every month to cover those bills. For instance, if your home insurance is $600, your monthly payment would be $50 ($600 divided by 12 equals $50). And if you want to spend $300 on holiday gifts this year, you should set aside $25 each month.
STEP 3: Find the best place to open your accounts. Online savings accounts work great for this because your money is FDIC-insured, keeping it safe. And they're accessible, but not too accessible (see 7 Great Online Bank Deals).
At outfits such as ING Direct, HSBC Direct and Emigrant Direct, you transfer money by linking your online account to your existing checking account. They don't have minimum-balance requirements, so you won't have to worry about getting slapped with a fee when you empty your account to pay the bill. With most online savings accounts, you can't get to the money from an ATM, and transfers usually take two to three business days -- so you won't be tempted to raid the money on an impulse.
And the best part about these online savings accounts is that they pay you interest. Most traditional bank savings accounts pay nothing or next to nothing, but online you can currently rake in about 1.5% on your savings. That amounts to $15 of free money for every $1,000 you stash. And who wants to pass up free money? (See Savings With a Kick to learn more.)
STEP 4: Open an account for each goal. Don't open just one account: It's too easy to lose track of how much money you've allocated toward each goal. Separate your apples from your oranges by opening an account for each one.
For instance, at ING Direct, you go to the Web site to open your first account. You can give it a nickname, such as "car insurance." Then, while you're logged in to that account, click on "open an account" and you can quickly open a second account, give it a nickname and then repeat for however many categories you need. Every time you log in using your customer number, you're taken to a screen showing a list of all your accounts. The sky's the limit: I have ten savings accounts at ING for my various small goals. This helps me stay organized and focused.
STEP 5: Put your savings on autopilot. You determined your monthly costs in step 2. Ensure you make those payments to yourself by arranging for the online bank to draw the money automatically from your checking account each month. You can set up automatic savings in about one minute, and it's the key to making this project work. It forces you to save -- yet because you're not physically doing the transfer each time, you hardly miss the money when it's gone.
STEP 6: Transfer and review. When your preplanned expenses come up, all you need to do is transfer the money from your savings back into your linked checking account to pay the bill. (Remember that transfers can take a couple days, so don't wait until the day the bill is due.)
Remember that expenses are rarely fixed year by year. Your insurance rate could go up, for example, or some years you may plan to spend more on vacations than others. So you should recalculate your monthly payments at least once a year.
STEP 7: Make room in your budget. Breaking these payments into small chunks certainly makes saving easier, but you may need to reassess your overall budget to make room for your increased monthly expenses. Look for areas in which you might be able to cut back to free up that $41.67 per month for car insurance, for example. See Save Money on Practically Everything for ideas.
STEP 8: Practice saving for big changes to your budget. Now everything is set up and running like a well-oiled machine. You may have to make slight tweaks here and there as you go. And eventually you'll probably face a big change to your budget or income for which you'll want to be prepared.
For instance, say you want to buy a car or a home. To ensure that you'll have enough money to make the new monthly payments, figure out how much extra it will cost you per month and start kicking that amount into a savings account for at least three months beforehand. This allows you to practice paying that bill to see if you can afford it before you sign on the line.
The same goes for changes to your income. Say one parent wants to stay home to raise the children. To see if you can afford to live on one paycheck, practice it for a few months by socking away the quitting parent's income into a savings account.
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Tricia Brush, yes it does, at the very top, from side to side as it lays flat in your palm so as to facilitate stringing.
Did that make any sense?! (sorry, it's getting late!) It's drilled through the point of the teardrop.
definitely made sense kitty – if you look just underthe point of the teardrop you can see the line across where the hole is
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Villa Torlonia, former home of World War II fascist dictator Benito Mussolini near Rome's historic center, undergoes restoration that symbolizes Italy's readiness to confront painful past; renovation of vast nine-building compound, includes trove of art, history and architecture from many eras. MORE
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Image of Hitler on mini-cream containers produced by Swiss company Migros comes as shock to Swiss coffee drinkers; company says it does not know how image came to be on label, but apologizes and withdraws about 2,000 containers, some of which also featured the face of Mussolini, from about 100 cafes in German-speaking part of Switzerland. MORE
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Former Italian Prime Min Silvio Berlusconi praises leadership skills of Fascist dictator Benito Mussolini, despite his responsibility for anti-Jewish laws; remarks prompt outrage as Europeans hold Holocaust remembrances. MORE
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TBI (90% owned by abertis and 10% by Aena Internacional) signed an agreement with ADC & HAS Airports Worldwide for the sale of Belfast International and Stockholm Skavsta airports, as well as the Orlando Sanford (Florida) airport terminal concessions and TBI's airport management business in the US.
This transaction (Enterprise Value) amounts to 284 million Euro in cash, of which abertis will receive 90% according to its stake. These businesses' expected contri-bution would have been 78 million Euro in terms of revenues to abertis' consoli-dated accounts in 2013.
The transaction, which forms part of abertis' strategy to continually manage its portfolio in order to optimise its asset base, is pending approval by local authorities (who are minority shareholders) in the case of Belfast and Skavsta. In respect of the US-based assets, the sale is subject to authorisation by the anti-trust authorities and will proceed providing no opposition is raised by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS).
The airports sold to ADC & HAS Airports Worldwide have formed part of abertis' portfolio since 2005, when the company and Aena Internacional purchased the British operator TBI. Last March, abertis agreed to sell the Cardiff airport to the Government of Wales for €61 million.
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Over the last 6 months I've been working on a wool button down. During my research, I stumbled on this thread:http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/comfort_moisture_transport_wool_synthetic_clothing.html#.UXim5rWG3zwMy goal was to use wool's technical properties to make a better button down. Over the last 10 years, wool has made a strong return in the outdoorsy community and that got me thinking about why we don't see many wool button down shirts. Anyways, would love for you guys to check the project out and let me know your thoughtshttp://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1868906/woolandprince-the-better-button-down-guaranteedCheers, Your woolguy Mac
Price. Plenty of good wool out there if you can afford it.
Edited by kthompson on 04/25/2013 07:18:57 MDT.
Do you think the performance justifies the price? Do you wear wool for non-outdoorsy activities?
Seems like he stayed away from dirt or heavy sweating... It does sound like a good project. I wear wool shirts or undershirts about 90% of the time so I'm already convinced about the raw material. I'm going to place a bet for two shirts.
Thanks for backing Jim!I actually got pretty grimey in the 100 day shirt, but was consistently impressed with the shirt's ability to air out...This is an example day in the shirt:http://woolandprince.com/post/45699207498/day-in-the-life-of-100-day-prototype-shirt
It doesn't matter what a shirt's made from if it doesn't fit well. Looks like you've got the shape down pretty well, but at my dimensions I pretty much have to go custom to get sleeves long enough. Partnering as a fabric supplier with one of the several good custom tailoring startups out there might be a good way to expand once your core competencies are established since you appear to be building your brand around the quality of your material.
Edited by AttaboyBrad on 04/25/2013 10:40:05 MDT.
Thats a really good idea. you have any favorite custom tailored startups?
What would be the typical lifespan for one of these shirts? Assuming I wear it normally and not every day of course. The price point isn't bad for a shirt that will last.Ryan
I bought a lightweight, thin, wool button down shirt on Sierra Trading Post a couple of years back. It's RTK brand, and it's a "dress shirt" with collar. The material has started to rip and fray at a couple of areas and that's without heavy or backpacking use. What i am interested in though is blends of wool and silk (and/or linen also). Somewhere from 30% to 40% silk added to increase strength and extra softness. Edit to add p.s. Wool does have great elasticity, but that's not the only thing that determines durability for fabric. Tensile strength is also really important. Wool has low tensile strength. Here are two natural and non smelly fibers that blow wool out of the water in that area. Linen and silk. Neither Linen or silk have good elasticity, but they have very high tensile strength for natural fibers (heck, the original parachutes were made out of silk!). My thin, button down linen shirts will last much longer than any thin wool shirt, and the moisture and odor handling properties are similar. The difference is, is that wool will be more insulating than linen. However, wool is NOT more insulating than silk everything else being equal--silk is definitely warmer per similar thickness and weight. So, blend your wool shirts with either some silk and/or linen, and i would buy some.
Edited by ArcturusBear on 04/25/2013 17:11:12 MDT.
I don't understand what urban fashion has to do with ultralight backpacking.The best thing about wool is you can walk into a thrift shop or search ebay and find high quality wool for super cheap.
Justin, how fast do your linen shirts dry? Do they get freezing cold when wet (like cotton does)?
If I was in the market for another wool shirt, button-down or otherwise, I'd get a Pendleton. Top quality and a rich history in the PNW and they have the "outdoorsy" people well covered. (No pun intended.)
+1 Eric.Not to mention the savvy shopper here in the Los Angeles area can get a good one (not the cheaper, thin Pendleton Cabela's carries) in a thrift store for $40 or less. Plenty of resale/vintage stores out here (like Wasteland) regularly stock them.I've purchased 2 100% merino sweaters out of thrift stores in the last few weeks for a combined total of $15. One still had tags on it. The other was used but flawless.$100 shirts? I'm definitely not the target market.
Edited by xnomanx on 04/25/2013 18:21:02 MDT.
Hi Justin, They dry quite fast for a natural, absorbent material, though obviously not as fast as a synthetic. They also feel drier much faster than cotton because the fiber structure is literally hollow tubes. So it sucks in the moisture and disperses it fairly rapidly, keeping the fabric dry, but cool to the touch. Cotton fiber structure for example is solid, flattish and ribbon like. But since it has a high cellulose content (though lower than cotton), the Linen is not as insulative as say wool, silk, poly, or polypro. But due to the hollow, but also fine fibers, it's considerably more insulative than cotton. Personally, i don't use it much for cold weather/winter backpacking. I switch over to wool, and wool synthetic blends for that for baselayers. I've wondered about trying a waxed Linen shirt for more outerwear for colder temps...
"Do you wear wool for non-outdoorsy activities?"Socks daily."Do you think the performance justifies the price?"Can't say. Wool is not cheap, I get that.
With proper care, we're roughly estimating 10 to 15 years of life. Time will tell. A few buttons may have to be replaced over the years, but the fabric will maintain color and true shape.
Love this thought. We actually experimented with some wool cotton blends when researching for the better button down. The increase softness was marginal, but the wrinkle resistance and odor fighting properties were greatly reduced.We're actually going to be hiring some fabric scientists to do some serious lab testing on our next line.
Justin, you bring up a good point. Most of these are flannels tho. Our shirt is a superfine worsted (meaning the fibers were aligned when the yarn is spun). It doesn't have a furry, lumberjack feel.Love me some goodwill flannels, tho
I have to say these look awesome! I love me a good button down.I will, however have to wait until after the kickstarter project to check these out, assuming you start selling them regularly. If I can't try it on before I buy, I can't afford to spend $98 on a shirt that ends up not fitting, and no way of returning it. I would LOVE to see you do a wool/linen blend in your next line. I love my linen shirts, I love my wool shirts, I would love to have the best of both worlds!Also, as your company grows, I would suggest adding "tall" and "long arm" sizes. I have a consistantly hard time finding button down shirts that are slim fitting yet long enough. At 6' 155, a medium is too baggy and smalls tend to show skin if I'm not standing perfectly up and down. And, as someone else mentioned, it seems a lot of people have a hard time finding sleeves long enough. Just a thought anyway.
I like wool shirts and the cost is reasonable compared to what new quality wool shirts cost.My problem is that kickstarter projects are risky for those who pledge money. I would rather purchase from a known and reputable business, not give money a start-up company that might not make it.
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PARK TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WZZM) -- The threat of low water levels on Lake Michigan is impacting the summer boating season, despite help from heavy rain earlier this year.
Local marinas are facing additional costs to maintain the docks, and some boaters are afraid to travel long distances where they might get stuck.
A long adventure on Lake Michigan has become too big a gamble for boaters like Rubin Schmidt.
"We have the question whenever we head north, what ports can we get into?" says Schmidt.
Schmidt is staying close to home this year, after getting stuck last summer.
"We actually hit bottom going into Pentwater because the dredging ship didn't show up until two weeks after we were there," says Schmidt.
At the Eldean Shipyard marina, some people are spending less time on the open water, and more in a private pool.
"We're creating a resort-type atmosphere, where if you're not able to use the boat in the way that you anticipated, you still have a reason to come out to the marina," says Wade Eldean, president of Eldean Shipyard.
Eldean executives say water levels appear to be even lower than last year, despite the spring's heavy rains.
In fact, the marina spent an estimated $50,000 on dredging and other maintenance costs to prepare for this season. Eldean says because of the low water levels some customers were even having trouble getting onto their boats, so the marina lowered the docks and built new stairs to help with the problem.
"It's affected a lot of people with physical disabilities, says Eldean. "It made it even more difficult. We're trying to get ahead of the game and making sure everyone can use their boats this year."
Schmidt would like to travel again if water levels improve. He knows his dollars would also go a long way.
"Either you pay for the slip, you go out to restaurants, go have a drink -- so every port we don't go to is missing out on that income," says Schmidt.
Still, Eldean Shipyard says business has improved from last year.
The hope is to attract a new wave of customers, whether by the lake- or pool-side view.
Eldean Shipyard also says this week's Fourth of July holiday was a big success for the marina because they got more visitors than expected.
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Buzz: The Rangers Have Made Their Offer To Columbus For Rick Nash (Updates)
Update: 12:23PM: Kypreos says that San Jose is only kicking the tires on Nash and that the only real suitors for Nash are the Rangers and the Maple Leafs.
Nick Kypreos says that if people think that Logan Couture is going to go to Columbus in a Rick Nash deal, "you are high"
MacLean says that Columbus needs to get back a young player who can be a star. He says that based on his experience as a GM, he doesn't think that a deal will get done by the deadline and that if a deal happens, it will be a bad deal for one of the sides.
On why Glen Sather would make this trade, Kypreos says that the Rangers are close and Nash could be a difference maker on the wall and would help the PP.
MacLean says that the Nashville Predators reportedly have made a big offer for Rick Nash to try and go for it all this season.
Original Post: On the Fan 590 in Toronto, Nick Kypreos says that the Rangers have made their offer to Columbus for Rick Nash.
Doug MacLean, former Columbus GM, says that he doesn't think that Nash will be moved but that if he were Brian Burke he would trade anyone on the Leafs for him.
MacLean thinks that Burke is "banging it out" to make this Rick Nash deal. He also says that if it were to be a 1 for 1 deal, Burke would trade Phil Kessel for Nash.