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Departments providing services for the day will include advisement, admissions and registration, placement testing, financial aid, library and bookstore. Advising will be available on a walk-in basis that day. The cashier's office will be open to accept payments or set up payment plans.
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On Sunday, April 19, the school will sponsor a Scholastic Book Fair, chicken luncheon and bake sale, all starting at 11 a.m.
To celebrate National Kick Butts Day, Stacia Braun at Vandalia Elementary Teacher took her fourth grade-class to Rogier Park on Monday.
The Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) team at Brownstown Elementary held its good behavior reward for March on Friday.
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LadyCatW asked this question on 2/26/2000:
I have had discussions - both on and offline - in regards to a crisis of faith within Wicca.
In my experience, it very much relates to what you believed as you grew up. One who was raised a Christian, but follows another path in adulthood may tend to "fear hell" - whereas someone raised as an athiest or agnostic will more "fear delusion."
What are your experiences? And how do you deal with them?
Choalayna gave this response on 3/24/2000:
hmmmm...I am not so sure, at least from my discussions. In some, the 'fear of hell' is a very real part and can sometimes become an almost guilty feeling to the practitioner. But most, almost embrace the direct opposite of what they were raised with. Perhaps a bit of the rebel? The Atheist finding Wicca seems to gobble up all they can, as they finally do acknowledge their "basic human need", for lack of a better phrase, and embrace the God(s) and Goddess(es) almost with a fanatical hook. The one's whom have truly "found" their path in the Wicca belief, I can only say, that it is done so with the entire person. Mind, body and soul. There is no "guilt", there is no "clinging", there is no fanatical rantings. It simply "is". A brand new feeling; a wide open look and feel to all within and around you. A feeling of peace, settelement and confidence in not only what you are, but who you are also. Quite a bit different from what the majority was raised and I think this is one of the MAJOR influences of the gaining popularity and acceptance of Wicca. Once all the 'secrets' are known or more properly understood, there is no going back! haha A simple truth. A simple belief. It simply "is".
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Best TV Pilots: Series Premieres That Made Our Jaws Drop
10. 'The O.C.'
"Welcome to the O.C., bitch," says snobby jock Luke (Chris Carmack) to poor newcomer Ryan (Benjamin McKenzie). "This is how it's done in Orange County." For that exchange alone, this episode belongs in the pilot Hall of Fame.
Gossip Girl's Josh Schwartz writing a multicamera comedy for CBS
Schwartz and Miller are writing a multicamera comedy script for CBS. The premise doesn't break any new ground; it's about a newlywed couple in their 20s, picking up the story right after their honeymoon. But it's the pedigree behind it that gives it promise. Both Gossip Girl and Chuck have strong comedic elements.
If it comes off right, you can bet CBS will be interested. They've had tremendous success with multicamera comedies the past few years, almost single-handedly reviving the format with huge hits like How I Met Your Mother and The Big Bang Theory. It's the writing, not the format. And writing is something at which Schwartz has proven himself quite adept.
Gossip Girl casting news: Is this The O.C. East?
When I tuned in, I really thought it would be The O.C. East, but Schwartz and the rest of the writers did a good job of making it its own show, I'm sure in no small part due to the fact that they had a series of books to work with. In fact, last night's 90210 premiere reminded me more of The O.C. than Gossip Girl ever has. So when I read that an O.C. alum was making her way to the Upper East Side, I wasn't exactly thrilled.
Casting spoilers ahead.
90210: We're Not in Kansas Anymore; The Jet Set (series premiere)
Other things are the same, however, such as the fact that being a new kid still sucks: even if you're an impossibly skinny girl with perfect teeth and hair like a shiny, pretty labradoodle, like Annie Wilson. People still call you Farm Girl, and Kelly Taylor's sister posts mean blogs about you. Meanwhile, if you're her brother, even being a lacrosse star can end badly, when jealous kids get you kicked off the team.
90210's premiere is a little uneven, but also oddly entertaining. One thing that everyone can agree on though, is that Jessica Walter is still awesome.
Frasier: Star Mitzvah - VIDEO
The Simpsons celebrated Krusty the Klown's bar mitzvah in the episode "Today I Am A Klown," which was a variation on one of the all-time great sitcom bar mitzvahs of all time: the episode "Buddy Sorrell, Man and Boy," on The Dick Van Dyke Show. Square Pegs shared "Muffy's Bat Mitzvah" with viewers, and this past season, Curb Your Enthusiasm's Larry David used his friend Jeff Greene's daughter Sammi's bat mitzvah to announce that he never put a gerbil up his butt.
The fashion of Gossip Girl
Every TV season, there is at least one scripted show in which clothes characters wear almost become as important as the characters themselves. I remember when Sex and the City was still offering fresh episodes and I was writing spoilers about the series, some of my readers emailed me asking for information and set pictures of what the ladies would be wearing in upcoming episodes. I received the same type of emails when The O.C. was on the air: fans wanted to know what Marissa and Summer would be wearing so they could try to find the clothes in stores. That information was almost as critical to them as knowing if Marissa and Ryan would hook/break up!
This year, a few series tried to be fashionable such as Lipstick Jungle, which had a partnership with Maybelline and even offered fashion tips during commercial breaks and on the show's website. However, when I surf the web on general TV websites and boards, the fashion talks seem to be directed more towards one show: Gossip Girl.
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Giveaway Thursday: The OC - The Complete Series
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- Two winners will receive a copy of The OC - The Complete Series DVDs (valued at $179.92).
Rachel Bilson to appear on Chuck
Bilson will appear in a multi-episode arc on NBC's new action-comedy airing Mondays before Heroes. She is set to play a love interest for the lead character of Chuck, played by Zachary Levi. Her character will be Chuck's first romantic interest since his girlfriend broke up with him a few years ago while in college.
Michael Cassidy joins Smallville
TV Guide's Michael Ausiello reports that Hidden Palms' Michael Cassidy landed the role.
Moonlight already looking for a new leading lady
The new fall season isn't etched in stone yet. The networks could still make some changes, especially when it comes to time slots. But also to the casts that were in the pilots for the new shows.
Case in point, Moonlight. The new CBS vampire private eye show is already looking for a new leading lady to play opposite Alex O'Loughlin. Shannon Lucio was his romantic partner in the pilot, but they're getting rid of her and looking for someone else for the role. Lucio was formerly on The O.C.
Moonlight will air on Friday nights at 9 this fall, after the renewed Ghost Whisperer.
The 14 greatest TV eateries
Last week I gave you a pretty big list of popular "drinkeries" from TV, but I think where I went wrong was trying too hard to list every watering hole possible. Since I'm covering eateries this week, I'm certain I'll miss some of your favorites, but I'm going to list what I believe to be the most popular dining spots from television, both past and present. And since there are way too many real spots on TV to mention (Hell's Kitchen, Kitchen Stadium, etc.), I'll stick with fictional spots, even if they're based on real ones.
This time let's go with 14 of them.
1) Arnold's/Al's Drive-In (Happy Days) -- I struggled for a bit with what I would call the number one eatery on TV, but I kept coming back to this spot. Arnold's/Al's was in nearly every episode as far as I can recall, and of course housed The Fonz's office. After it burned down, the signage changed to Al's.
What to Watch Feb. 19 - 25
Star Trek: Beyond the Final Frontier (Mon., 9PM ET, History)
Space ... it's still the final frontier. Watching this special celebrating 40 years of Star Trek, I'm struck by how forward-looking the show was. Sure, the uniforms were totally '60s and the plots were super cheesy, but the concepts were light years ahead of their time. Mr. Spock himself, Leonard Nimoy, narrates, with stars William Shatner, Patrick Stewart and Kate Mulgrew sharing insights into their various incarnations of Trek. Plus, see footage from last October's auction of Trek memorabilia.
American Idol (Tue., 8PM ET, Fox)
Is it just me or are this year's top 24 contestants almost completely unmemorable? Looking over their photos, I strained to recall each one. Actually, one did stand out -- the beatboxing guy, Blake. But can he sing? I think the judges were right in saying this season is more up for grabs than any since season one. This week, experience six hours of Idol overload, with the top 12 boys performing tonight, the girls taking their turn tomorrow and a two-hour results show Thursday. Phew!
Spoilers Anonymous
Hello. My name is Keith and I'm a spoiler junkie. This is Spoilers Anonymous, a weekly column here at TV Squad where we'll supply you with the dirt on some of the more popular shows on the air. We'll never put spoilers up here on the main page in order to help the reformed stay unspoiled. If you have anything to add to the group, feel free to step up and let yourself be heard, either with our tips form or by emailing us at tvsquad at gmail dot com or call and leave a message at 917-421-9477 (NY) - your anonymity is guaranteed, if you wish to remain as such.
This week we have: Crossing Jordan, Heroes, House, Jericho, Lost, The O.C., Rescue Me, The Sopranos, Ugly Betty and Veronica Mars. (SPOILERS FOLLOW!)
What's on tonight: South Park, Lost, The Nine, Ghost Hunters, Top Chef
- At 8, ABC has a new Dancing with the Stars, followed by new episodes of Lost and The Nine.
- CBS has a new Jericho at 8, then new episodes of Criminal Minds and CSI: NY.
- There's a new Biggest Loser on NBC at 8, followed by a new Dateline.
- FOX has new eps of Bones and The O.C.
- The CW has a new America's Next Top Model at 8, then a new One Tree Hill.
- Emeril cooks up some "Soul Food" on Food Network at 8.
- At 9, Discovery has a new Mythbusters.
- Bill Maher talks about the election and more on Larry King Live, at 9 on CNN.
- The Travel Channel has a new Professional Poker Tour at 9, the finale from the Bellagio.
- Sci-Fi has a new episode of Ghost Hunters at 9, followed by a new Sci-Fi Investigates.
- At 10, USA has the new movie Underfunded.
- VH-1 has a new ep of I Pity The Fool at 10.
- HBO has a new Inside the NFL at 10.
- There's a new Top Chef at 10 on Bravo.
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NEWPORT CITY – Anyone who has experienced a fire, even a small one, knows the devastation it can cause. That's what happened to a Spring Street family about two weeks ago when a fire broke out at a Coventry family home. Damage was minimal but left the homeowners with the task of cleaning up.
Thanks to Coventry Village School (CVS) eighth grade students, the family had the home refurbished quickly.
"They came and cleaned and helped me clean up," said the resident, who asked not to be identified. The resident is an employee at CVS. She appreciated the students' efforts. "There was a lot of smoke in the house and it made everything smell."
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Owning a Dog Part 4: Puppy-Proof Your Home
Owning a Dog Part 3: Shopping Cheap for Your Puppy
Ok, so you've evaluated your life and decided you can commit the necessary time to a new puppy. You've finally found a breeder and now you're ready to bring the furry little fellow home with you. What do you do now? Read more to find out what supplies you'll need, and a few tips to keep from breaking the bank.
Owning a Dog Part 2: Finding a Reliable Breeder
Let's say you've decided you want a puppy. Better yet, you've decided what breed of dog you want to buy. Finding a breeder may not be as easy as it sounds. You can't just open up the phone book and find a listing. Finding a breeder capable of providing you with a puppy can take weeks, even months, depending on the breed. (more after the jump)
Owning A Dog: Part 1, So You Think You Want a Dog?
Not too long ago, I made the big decision to move out of my parent's house. I was, of course, excited beyond measure. However, after about the first week, I realized living on your own could get kind of lonely. My roommate's work schedule meant she was usually gone, and there wasn't always someone available to get coffee with me. So, I made the decision to buy a dog.


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Ram Aur Shyam
|Ram Aur Shyam
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|Directed by
|Tapi Chanakya
|Produced by
B. Nagi Reddi
|Written by
|Kaushal Bharati
D.V. Narasaraju
|Dilip Kumar
Waheeda Rehman
Nazir Hussain
|Music by
|Marcus Bartley
|Edited by
|C. P. Jambulingam
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Ram Aur Shyam (English: Ram And Shyam) is a 1967 Indian Hindi feature film, directed by Tapi Chanakya. Its producer was B. Nagi Reddy. It was previously produced as Ramudu Bheemudu by D. Ramanaidu under Suresh Productions Banner, a Telugu film starring N.T. Rama Rao, in 1964; Ram Aur Shyam is Nagi Reddi's Hindi version. It was also remade in 1990 as Kishen Kanhaya.
Originally Vyjayanthimala and Mala sinha were supposed to star in the roles portrayed by Waheeda rehman and Mumtaz but due to some reasons they were replaced.
Ram Aur Shyam has music by Naushad and lyrics by Shakeel Badayuni, it stars Dilip Kumar, Pran, Waheeda Rehman, Mumtaz, Nirupa Roy.
The theme owes its origins to Alexandre Dumas, père's story The Corsican Brothers: twins who look remarkably alike but have very different temperaments. In The Corsican Brothers the twins grow up together. In Ram aur Shyam, on the other hand, they have been separated at birth and discover each other only towards the end. Like The Corsican Brothers, which has been adapted into several feature films, Ram Aur Shyam has inspired remakes in Hindi movies too, with Seeta Aur Geeta (featuring female twins, played by Hema Malini) in 1972; Chaalbaaz (starring Sridevi) in 1989; and Kishen Kanhaiya (starring Anil Kapoor) in 1990.
- Music - Naushad Lyrics - Shakeel Badayuni
- "Aaj Ki Raat Mere" - Mohammad Rafi
- "Aaj Sakhi Re Piya More Ghar" - Lata
- "Aayee Hai Bahar Mite Zulmo" - Mohammad Rafi & Chorus
- "Dheere Dheere Bol Koi Sun Lega" - Asha Bhosle, Mahendra Kapoor
- "Main Hoon Saqi Tu Hai Sharabi" - Lata, Mohammad Rafi
- "Maine Kab Tujh Se Kaha Tha" - Lata Mangeshkar
- "O Balam Tere Pyar Ki Thandi Aa" - Mohammad Rafi & Asha
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As far as online multiplayer games go, World of Tanks is fairly young. Still, Wargaming must be doing something right with it if it earned awards and even got SteelSeries to release a themed product series.
SteelSeries and Wargaming claim to have been collaborating for two years.
Their newest product, called SteelSeries QcK Mousepad World of Tanks Edition, bears the official game logo and imagery, as obvious from the photo above.
Sales will begin in January of next year (2013), which can mean two weeks from now or six.
An official mouse bearing the same crest should be released in the near future as well, perhaps during CES 2013.
For more information, SteelSeries has set up a special web page here. It will be updated every time more items are added.


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Grooveshark has just unveiled a major redesign. The new site puts a big emphasis on discovery, or at least that's the goal, something that all online music services are lacking in.
Grooveshark is also expanding its social features which could be a good thing, but too many times these additions end up hurting a service rather than helping it.
It all starts at the homepage, instead of a big search box you'll find recommendations based on your previous listens, if you're logged in, or based on what's popular on the site, if you're not.
Be warned though, if you're logged in, the recommendations are based mostly on what you listened to since you started using the redesigned page.
It may be a while before you get a more diverse set of artists. The more you listen, the better it should get, obviously.
"The new Grooveshark homepage is the perfect launching spot for your evolving taste in music," Grooveshark wrote.
"Discover amazing new tunes built from your music preferences or enjoy a personalized station that transforms with your unique listening habits," it added.
Grooveshark has long had the ability to follow people you know, share playlists, see their recent actions and so on. It's now expanding on that with an even bigger emphasis on interactions.
You can see what others are listening to in real-time, or listen to the songs they like the most. You can also post updates on the site.
It's obvious that Grooveshark is hurting from the lack of a deeper Facebook integration, like Spotify, Deezer and everyone else is enjoying.
"Transform your listening session into a social music experience in the latest Grooveshark. Enjoy personalized stations based on your friends favorite music and peek at what they are listening to in real-time. Post updates to your Followers and Share all your favorite songs and Playlists to the most popular social media sites on the web," Grooveshark explained.


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WFE response to CPSS-IOSCO Consultation on Principles for Financial Market Infrastructures, July 2011
WFE agrees that a global review of market infrastructure institutions is important stock-taking in light of financial market events and operating conditions post-2007. The goal of creating a single set of overarching standards is valuable for WFE and its members, as with International Financial Reporting Standards, the OECD's Principles of Corporate Governance, and IOSCO's Principles of Regulation. The member exchanges have voted measures of public endorsement for them in years past, precisely because they promote a sounder global financial system. In this case, the CPSS-IOSCO idea of updating and synthesizing pre-existing work also makes good sense to move ahead in this direction.


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Skivvy 9 is the "NickName" for the 6903rd Air Force Intelligence squadron once located at Osan Air Base ROK. This web page is dedicated to the women and men who have served as part of the 6903rd and related Korean Military units.
Anyone who served or worked with the military at OSAN AB ROK in any capacity and in any unit, can send in their names and stories. I will make every effort to promptly add your information to this web page. If you have something to contribute - please feel to send images, stories, ect, to Al Mundy.
Browse around a bit, you might find some Skivvy-9 trivia, or other facts about Korea, Intelligence agencies, codes, and other neat to know items. I include squadron patch scans, rank insignia, military photos, and any thing else that is even related to the 6903rd or Osan AB (Military).
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MIAMI (MarketWatch) — While shoppers may be taking a breather after their holiday binge buying, investors focused on consumer stocks are already hustling to take the pulse of where buyers' psyche is headed in the new year.
At the three-day ICR XChange conference that began on Tuesday in Miami's Fontainebleu Miami Beach hotel, almost 2,000 attendees are gathering for the biggest consumer and retail fest of the year.
They come to meet and hear from almost 200 companies — from Lululemon Athletica Inc. LULU, -2.69% and Aeropostale Inc. ARO, +10.17% to Krispy Kreme and Pier 1 Imports PIR, +1.76% — in the specialty retail, apparel, restaurants and other consumer space.
Formal, 20-minute-long presentations from each participant — often the first time the companies are speaking publicly in the new year — are accompanied by so-called break-out sessions that allow executives to answer questions and usually offer more candid and detailed remarks.
Also in attendance: 100 private equity firms, and 1,000 analysts and institutional investors, with investment banks from Goldman Sachs to J.P. Morgan listed among 20 sponsors.
What consumer trends do retail sales suggest?
Retailers reported mixed holiday sales, with heavy promotions luring in consumers, Andria Cheng reports. Photo: Getty Images.
The attendance shows "the interest in [investing in] the U.S. consumer companies is still very strong," said Mosaic Investments President Steve Monticelli.
"You have investors looking to talk to the management and other investors. The networking part is important. You can tell which company is hot or controversial by the crowd around the [break-out session] table. It's a way for investors to get their questions answered in a civilized and casual way."
The stakes are high. The S&P Retail Index ended 2011 up 2.9%, its smallest percentage gain following a 24% increase and a 47% surge in the previous two years.
Against macroeconomic concerns in the U.S. and Europe, consumer spending remained uneven during the industry's critical holiday season, leading to more profit-eroding promotions to draw budget-conscious shoppers.
The industry in 2011 also contended with inflationary pressures in raw materials from cotton to foodstuffs, as companies wrestled with whether to pass on their cost increases. Retailers pay a price to win December sales.
"Everyone exited on a volatile year," said Edward Yruma, KeyBanc Capital Markets analyst. The event "helps to reframe the 2012 opportunity for these companies."
Stocks react
Indeed, shares of companies including plastic-clog maker Crocs Inc. CROX, +0.04% teen retailer Rue21 Inc. RUE, +0.59% Ugg boots parent Deckers Outdoor Corp. DECK, -1.79% Juicy Couture parent Liz Claiborne Inc. LIZ, -1.19% clothing company Express Inc. EXPR, -2.29% shoe company Steve Madden SHOO, -0.52% and handbag maker Vera Bradley VRA, -2.81% all turned higher on Wednesday after their respective management spoke to investors at the event.
Rue21 shares jumped 11% after Chief Executive Bob Fisch said comparable sales from Thanksgiving to the present have been growing at a "low single-digit" rate, above its fourth-quarter forecast of flat comparable sales.


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Weekend Wanderlust For One: Solo City Break to Montreal, Canada
Editor's Note: Weekend Wanderlust for One is a series where I give my favorite bloggers a $500 budget and ask them to plan a weekend getaway less than 4 hours away from their hometowns that lasts 3 days and 2 nights for 1 traveler. The blogger who answers the challenge this month? Gray Cargill of Solo Friendly.
A Single Snapshot: Chasing the Chill of a Montreal Winter
When I visited Montreal in November 2009, I hiked up through le Parc du Mont-Royal on a bitterly cold and foggy day. Upon arriving at the Chalet du Mont-Royal at the top of the Parc I found that I wasn't the only person looking for a little shelter. This image of rock pigeons nested in the window ledges of the Chalet is among the most enduring of the time I spent in Montreal.
Tracking Down Adventure
I had come to Montreal—alone—for three days of sightseeing, the pursuit of gastronomic pleasures, and a dose of the unfamiliar.


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The clock is running out on the 113th Congress. While the calendar says we are not quite at the two-minute warning, with a truncated September congressional schedule and the campaign season taking up much of the fall, the final whistle is closer than you may think. This alert considers how the dynamics on tax policy have shifted since the beginning of 2014. Then, it examines how the tax agenda—including inversions, extenders, tax reform, and the continuing demand for revenue offsets—fits into the legislative line-up for the rest of the year and beyond.
Calling Audibles: Shifting Dynamics on Tax Policy
Since the beginning of the year, the dynamics on tax policy have been in flux. In the Senate, Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) succeeded former Senator Max Baucus (D-MT) as Chairman of the Finance Committee. Almost immediately, Chairman Wyden shifted the Committee's focus from tax reform to tax extenders, proceeding with the mark-up of the Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency ("EXPIRE") Act (S. 2260) in April. However, the Senate has not moved forward on the EXPIRE Act because of a disagreement over the amendment process. Meanwhile, the House also has pivoted to tax extenders in recent months. Retiring House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI) followed up on February's comprehensive tax reform discussion draft with several mark-ups and the House passage of various bills making certain tax extenders a permanent part of the Internal Revenue Code.
At the same time, interest in tax reform is re-emerging. For example, early this summer Chairman Wyden and Ranking Member Orrin Hatch (R-UT) renewed their commitment by announcing a series of hearings to set the stage for tax reform in the coming years. So far, the hearings have focused on traditional tax reform issues like modernizing corporate taxation and the international tax system, as well as issues that receive less media attention like retirement and education tax incentives. These hearings may be an opportunity to refine the framework proposed by former Chairman Baucus or develop a new playbook going forward.
The recent focus on corporate inversions has also changed the game (see our alert, Congress Turns Tax World Upside Down with New Focus on Corporate Inversions, for additional detail). Several House and Senate members have introduced legislation aimed at curbing inversions, and the Administration has announced it is exploring administrative options to clamp down on the practice. Since there is strong interest in tackling inversions on both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue, it is poised to remain a hot topic in tax policy moving forward.
Moreover, the leadership transition in the House may have a significant impact on the tax agenda in the months and years ahead. With the surprising defeat of Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA) and the election of his replacement, then-Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), the path forward on tax issues may shift. Mr. Cantor had been instrumental in determining which extenders being made permanent by the Ways and Means Committee would make it to the floor for a full House vote. Mr. McCarthy has not been outspoken on tax issues, so his position on taxes is less clear.
One constant throughout is the need to find revenues to offset the cost of legislation. A recent example is the short-term extension of the highway trust fund, where several tax provisions were in play as revenue raisers. There is no end in sight to the demand for revenues, which keeps many popular tax deductions, credits, and accounting methods perpetually close to the line of scrimmage.
September Session
Congress Seeks to Tackle Corporate Inversions
The hottest topic in tax policy is corporate inversions, and lawmakers already have several approaches on how to address this issue when Congress returns in September. In addition, the possibility of executive action looms over the inversions debate.
While there seems to be general consensus that the surge in inversions is a problem, Republicans and Democrats are split on how to address it. Republicans, including House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH), House Ways and Means Chairman Camp, and Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Hatch say the issue is best resolved as part of tax reform, although Mr. Hatch has indicated he would be willing to consider a near-term, prospective approach focused on incentivizing companies to stay in the United States that is consistent with broader tax reform. In contrast, several Democratic members have taken actions consistent with a retroactive deterrence policy that would limit the benefits of an inversion. The Administration is also part of the huddle, with both the President and Treasury Secretary Jack Lew stating they are considering what administrative actions might be taken to stop the advance of inversions.
Democratic legislative proposals have two primary themes: to make it more difficult for an inverted company to avoid being treated as a U.S. taxable entity and limiting interest expense deductions by U.S. subsidiaries of inverted companies. The first approach may include increasing the foreign ownership threshold or imposing a substantial management and control test that would treat an inverted company as a U.S. taxable entity even if the foreign ownership threshold is met. The second approach would limit the ability of a foreign parent to load a U.S. subsidiary up with debt that would generate interest expense deductions that would reduce the U.S. tax base. A recent proposal by Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) also would grant the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") broad new power to regulate the transactions of inverted corporations by requiring the U.S. subsidiary to obtain advance annual approval from the IRS on the "terms of their related-party transactions for 10 years immediately following an inversion;" this appears to apply retroactively. Notably, Senator Carl Levin (D-MI) and his brother, Rep. Sander Levin (D-MI), have been on the front line of Members introducing inversions legislation.
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Wyden responded to Senator Schumer's proposal with a statement saying he continues to seek a bipartisan solution with Ranking Member Hatch and hopes to have a deal ready by September. Chairman Wyden said his approach on inversions "includes discussion of tax and accounting rules, including... earnings stripping, which is a key piece of any sound solution."
Looming over this debate is the possibility of executive action to combat inversions. In early comments reacting to the flare-up of inversions, Secretary Lew said that legislation was necessary to fix the problem. However, later comments by the President and the Secretary, in which they characterize inversions as a matter of patriotism, indicate the Administration is exploring whether and how it could address the issue through administrative or executive actions. The possibility of an administrative remedy has attracted a diverse reaction from Congress, with Speaker Boehner saying the President lacks the authority to take any meaningful action, while, on the other end of the field, Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) has written to Secretary Lew asking for clarification about what the Administration might be able to do. Since the chances of bipartisan congressional consensus in the near term on this issue may be slim, throwing the ball to the White House to solve this problem is an option some Members would like to consider. Among other Members, however, short-term, executive action may trigger a backlash in Congress if it is perceived as exceeding the President's authority.
The inversions debate is expected to spill into the Lame Duck session and likely next year, as well.
Watch Your Blind Side: Non-Tax Issues and Messaging Votes Could Have Revenue Implications
Congress also has several non-tax proposals planned for consideration that could have revenue implications in September, during the Lame Duck session, and in the next Congress.
For example, in September, both the House and Senate are planning a number of messaging votes in advance of the November elections that are likely to include tax provisions. In August, newly elected House Majority Leader McCarthy sent a memo to his House Republican colleagues laying out the chamber's September agenda. It will include votes on several bills that each bundle together various provisions with a common theme, including energy, jobs, and health care—many of which have already been passed by the House. The jobs package would include up to 40 previously passed bills aimed at reducing regulatory burden, facilitating access to capital, and making several popular tax provisions permanent, including the research and development credit and bonus depreciation. As passed, these bills do not contain offsets; further votes could trigger pressure to find pay-fors so the deficit is not increased as a result of making certain popular provisions permanent. Senator Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) is likewise planning a series of messaging votes on issues like the internet access tax moratorium, an increase in the federal minimum wage, student loan debt, and reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank, among others.
Additionally, as noted above, before the August recess Congress passed legislation to maintain a revenue stream for the Highway Trust Fund. Although the House proposal that Congress ultimately enacted did not repeal or cut back on any popular tax expenditures, further debate over the highway bill and funding sources is inevitable because the tax-writing committees will need revenue for a long-term Highway Trust Fund proposal expected to move forward in the Spring of 2015. As with corporate inversions, the risk to certain tax expenditures through non-tax legislation will continue throughout the rest of the year and beyond.
Lame Duck: Hail Mary on Tax Reform Unlikely, but Watch for Movement on Other Issues
Short-Yardage Gains: Tax Extenders Provide Opportunity for Small Victories before Tax Reform
In addition to corporate inversions, Congress is expected to consider tax extenders during the Lame Duck session. The Senate's EXPIRE Act would extend dozens of temporary tax incentives, including the research and development tax credit (with modifications), numerous energy tax incentives, the new markets tax credit, the work opportunity tax credit, bonus depreciation, and others for two years (through December 31, 2015). Senate Majority Leader Reid has indicated that the package will not be considered until after the elections—not because of substantive objections, but rather because of disagreement on the amendment process.
The House has taken a different approach to tax extenders. The House Ways and Means Committee has marked up a select number of business, charitable, and education-related tax bills that would make numerous tax extenders permanent, and the full House has approved several of these, including small business expensing under section 179 of the Code, reduced recognition period for built-in gains of S Corporations, bonus depreciation, and several charitable-related tax provisions. Notably, these measures did not include offsets, and Chairman Camp has said he is not looking to offset the cost of the bills—a position that has received criticism from congressional Democrats and the White House. Assuming the Senate passes the EXPIRE Act after the elections, this will likely trigger a tax extenders conference during the Lame Duck session. Under this scenario, the House and Senate would be starting from dramatically different positions, with the Senate supporting a two-year extension of nearly all the tax extenders and the House supporting only the permanent extension of a smaller number of provisions. Given the distance between the two chambers' positions in such a scenario, there is no clear outcome from conference negotiations—indeed, it is possible that that some extenders would be made permanent, others extended, and others allowed to remain expired.
Impending Substitutions: Impact of the Elections on Tax Policy in the Lame Duck Session
This year's elections could have a big impact on tax policy in the near, mid, and long term. Although the elections are still several weeks away and much can change, at the time of this writing, control of the Senate appears to be tilting in favor of Republicans. Four Democrats (Senators Tim Johnson (D-SD), Max Baucus (D-MT), Jay Rockefeller (D-WV), and Tom Harkin (D-IA)) have already retired or will retire at the end of this term, and at least five Democratic incumbents (Senators Mark Begich (D-AK), Kay Hagan (D-NC), Mary Landrieu (D-LA), Mark Pryor (D-AR), Mark Udall (D-CO)) face competitive races. Meanwhile, the House will likely remain in Republican hands.
A flip to Republican control of the Senate could have immediate consequences on tax extenders in the Lame Duck session—as well as tax reform in the long term. In particular, Republicans would have a stronger hand at the bargaining table during the Lame Duck session and may decide not to extend several tax provisions that are traditionally championed by Democrats, such as incentives for renewable energy. Another possibility is that Republicans defer action on extenders until early in the next Congress, when they control the Senate. Similarly, the playbook on tax reform, inversions, and other tax issues could undergo significant revisions if Republicans control both Houses of Congress.
Looking to Next Season: The Tax Policy Agenda in 2015
New Quarterback(s) at the Helm: New Committee Leadership Would Change the Game
Leadership changes on the House Ways and Means and Senate Finance Committee could have a dramatic impact on tax policy in the 114th Congress. If Republicans hold a majority in the Senate, Senator Hatch is expected to become Chairman of the Finance Committee. Senator Hatch would bring to the table dramatically different positions than current Chairman Wyden on inversions, tax reform, incentives for renewable energy, and other issues; for example, Mr. Hatch is on record as supporting a territorial international tax system, and his position on inversions is discussed earlier in this report.
In the House, Ways and Means Chairman Camp is retiring at the end of the year. House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (R-WI) and Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX) have indicated their interest in the House Ways and Means Chairmanship and are undoubtedly considering tax reform. Presumed Chairman Ryan has said tax reform is his top priority, and he would begin his tax reform efforts with a clean slate. His budgets, however, provide little insight into what shape his views would take, other than to lower rates, broaden the base, and eliminate unidentified tax loopholes.
A change in Ways and Means leadership to Congressman Ryan, in particular, could potentially bring a new level of cooperation between the House and Senate moving forward. Senator Hatch and Chairman Ryan have a history of closely working together on issues such as health care reform. Even if Democrats retain control of the Senate, Chairman Wyden and Chairman Ryan have collaborated on policy issues in the past, such as entitlement reform.
Chasing the Elusive Title: Congress to Continue Work on Tax Reform
Tax reform is widely expected to remain a major topic in tax policy in the 114th Congress.
Although the new Ways and Means chairman will want to develop his own plan, Chairman Camp's discussion draft, the Tax Reform Act of 2014, may serve as a starting point for future tax reform efforts in the House (see our alert on Chairman Camp's Tax Reform Discussion Draft for additional detail). The discussion draft provides a comprehensive blueprint for reforming the Code and revamping current individual, business, and international tax rules. Although there was general support and positive recognition for the difficult work leading up to the draft, many stakeholders were uncomfortable with the hard choices Chairman Camp made in order to lower tax rates. Nevertheless, Mr. Camp's proposal is respected as a serious and principled attempt to revamp the tax code.
In the Senate, Chairman Wyden is also committed to reforming the tax code in 2015. The Senate Finance Committee has already held several hearings on tax reform since Chairman Wyden took over the Committee. While it is unclear if more hearings will be held this year, there seems to be an increased pressure on reforming the tax code next year due to the recent increase in corporate tax inversions. Chairman Wyden could build off his previous tax reform proposals while incorporating ideas from discussion drafts during Senator Baucus' tenure as Chairman of the Committee or even from Chairman Camp's tax reform discussion draft (see our alert on Chairman Wyden's Tax Reform History for additional detail).
Additionally, Ranking Member Hatch's recent comments about the need for tax reform in the context of the inversions issue, including a Wall Street Journal op-ed, demonstrate his interest in pursuing tax reform if he becomes Chairman in 2015.
Although the President has advanced several discrete tax reform proposals in his budgets and other initiatives, mostly business related, the White House has not taken a strong lead in the tax reform debate. Many stakeholders believe this lack of political pressure, coupled with the upcoming presidential election in 2016, significantly reduces the chances of meaningful tax reform next year. This does not rule out, however, that Congress would take up a more targeted piece of tax reform, such as corporate tax reform or international tax reform, since the Administration has previously supported these scaled-down efforts.
Post-Game Recap: Putting it All Together
There are many tax issues in play as this session of Congress wraps up. The outcomes are yet to be determined due to many variables and potential changes in the line-up, including possible interference with congressional action due to turbulent world events that could supersede a domestic agenda. This uncertainty makes it particularly important to stay alert and not take your eye off the ball as Congress considers a busy tax agenda before the clock runs out.
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I was born in Calgary and have lived here my entire life. I truly believe that this is the very best city in the world. I'm the youngest of three children. My two older sisters, Karen and Patty, who also live here, help me with my live events. If you've attended one of my workshops, it's likely you've met one or both of them at the registration table.
I have the best Mom & Dad in the world. They were very hard working people but they always had time for us. They owned a small business called Al's Equipment Rentals (my Dad's name is Al too). It was located right across the street from McMahon Stadium. I always had a weekend and summer job there and that's where I learned the value of hard work.
I played little league baseball and my Dad somehow found time to coach my team even though he had enough on his plate. He was harder on me than he was on the other players, but I look back on it now and I understand why – he wanted me to excel. In retrospect, I'm glad he demanded so much from me because I learned to demand a lot from myself too.
Sometimes I look back at my childhood and adolescence and think I'm the luckiest guy in the world. Not just because of the wonderful time I had as a kid or the great family I was part of, but also because this was the time I met my future wife. Kathy and I met when we were only 13 and quickly became junior high school sweethearts. It's hard to remember my life before I knew her, and I can't imagine my life without her. She's given me the most important thing in my life: my son Trey. He was born last year, and I still get emotional when I think about that day.
I grew up in Varsity and went to Sir Winston Churchill High School and the University of Calgary. After graduation I went to work full-time in the family business doing everything from accounting to fixing chainsaws. I learned quickly that I liked accounting and finance better than fixing equipment – and I was better at it. Unfortunately, there wasn't enough accounting or finance to keep me busy in the business and I found myself with grease under my fingernails all too often. It was time to move on.
After a brief time building an accounting practice, I got a job as a financial planner, went back to school and completed the Certified Financial Planning program. I spent the next 14 years building a successful and lucrative financial planning and investment advisory business with my partner Phil Seguin.
We specialized in working with people who were retired or near retirement. We identified this as a market that desperately needed financial planning advice, but wasn't getting it from the financial industry. We saw the opportunity, filled the need and our business grew rapidly. Our goal was to bring more value to our clients than any other investment advisors in the industry. This was a very happy time for me, business was growing, my lifestyle was better than I ever dreamed and most important of all, we were really helping people.
After a while, I began to realize that things were changing in the financial business. The industry started forgetting what their clients really needed: meaningful financial advice. Instead, the financial industry began to put 'sales' ahead of 'advice' and itself ahead of its clients. All of the sudden it seemed like everyone in the business was only out for themselves. I saw financial advisors taking advantage of their trusting clients. The attitude became: 'churn and burn'.
More and more often I met nice people who had been victims of some financial planner or investment advisor. It wasn't just their nest-eggs that suffered, it was their hopes and dreams that were being ruined. It was about this time I began to have second thoughts about my career in the financial business.
I had a choice to make: keep my mouth shut and play the game, or speak up and tell the world what's going on. So, I gave up my securities license, sold my practice and wrote a book to tell all about it. Now I can help people more than I could ever before, and it feels good.
Kathy and I have had to make a few financial sacrifices. The lifestyle isn't like it used to be. We sold our cottage, stopped eating out at fancy restaurants and stopped taking trips to warmer climates. I tell Kathy that now that we have Trey, we wouldn't be doing much traveling anyway. She says that none of it matters to her and that she's proud of me. I'm lucky to have her.
I turned 40 last September. I've been too busy to think much about it but I can't completely put it out of my mind. They say, 'you're only as old as you feel'. Well, I feel about 40 most days. There's a few more aches and pains and I have a little less energy, but I'm fighting to stay as young as I can for my boy. After all, I'll need to if I'm going to coach his team one day.


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Learning French
To facilitate my assimilation into Swiss culture and become a proper cheese-eating neutrality-monkey, I have started to grow some facial hair, tuck my shirts into my jeans (this is not purely continental behavior and I normally use it to identify posh English people; if they're tucking a shirt into red trousers then it's odds on that they're called Harry and have a fondness for spanking…) and do a French course.
The French course is run by a company called Migros. Migros is – strangley – a Swiss supermarket chain a bit like Tesco. I know it might seem insane and that all they're going to teach me is phrases like: I want to buy everything in the shop for twice the price….and…I want cash back; but you keep it. But Migros do this because they have an amazing CSR policy (I think that Tesco do have a CSR policy but I think it's shit: like, they promise to not grind up babies heads to use as shopping trolley wheels or use Panda pelts as uniforms or they'll promise to take the holes out of their carrier bags so that the oxygen saved by a baby chocking to death will offset the CO2 used to make the bag…that kind of thing).
So, Migros own some awesome playgrounds, and do lots of charitable things and have colleges where you can learn lots of things…including French. So, I used their completely confusing website to do an online test which rates your French and then you can take the appropriate course for your ability. My muppet-rating was A2 so I am above talking really loudly in English but I'm not exactly Tony Blair either.
Ecole Migros is in a town called Nyon (pron. Nyohn…ish) and it has a carpark with spaces for Matchbox cars, so I park the Touran across two and glare at people. There is pandemonium in reception as the receptionist cannot speak any other language apart from French and people are here…because they cannot speak French. I don't know much about running a language course but I'd reckon that having a linguist at front of house would be top of my bloomin' to-do list.
My course, it transpires, is half way through; so I join an established class and we launch into past-imperfect verbs and It is like they're speaking Klingon. So I sit there and I think: here we go again. Grammar, grammar, grammar. I know grammar is important – but FFS, I am trying to communicate, not run for public office. So I traipse home clutching my freshly pressed book called Allors Deux, a sheaf of incomprehensible notes and some right, rock-hard homework.
I complete the homework (which even my missus thinks is a bit challenging) and return to my class and I am not on the list. The French teacher, who has a massive chip on her shoulder (maybe she was at Waterloo or something…), starts giving me grief in French (as she stoically refuses to speak English. I know it is probably good practice to immerse oneself in French at every available opportunity, but for admin? Jesus, woman, get over it…). We then start doing numbers.
Right, what the hell is up with the French and numbers? I am all good up to sixty and then seventy is soixante-dix (literal translation is sixty-ten), eighty is quatre-vingts (literal translation is four-twenties) and then ninety is quatre-vingts-dix (literal translation is four twenties and ten). I am totally bemused – what? These are the people who pushed decimilisation and kilometres and kilograms. If you say that you're 6'2" and weigh 13 stone then they look at you like you're the missing link or you're an extra off Quantum Leap.
So you'd think that their numbers would be one to a hundred – but no, they are all: four and twenty euros, sil-vous plait. What are you? Saxon villagers? Do I swap you a goat for an Xbox controller? Then -THEN – the bloody Swizzers say (quite rightly) those Frenchies are off their tetes, you want to say: septante, Huitant and…I just wish these people would make their mind up AND SORT THEIR BLOODY LANGUAGE OUT.
It transpires that I have been bumped down to A1+, which is just above waving your arms around and using gestures like Marcel Marceau, but just below being able to translate Voltaire from the original text. Then I have an funny exchange with the new teacher:
Madame: So, when using tu…[tu is informal version of you]
MrShev: Can we use tu with everyone, or will we offend people?
Madame: No, only with people you know…and children and animals [love that they are grouped together…soooo Swiss*]
MrShev: But all the poeple I know in Switzerland are my family…and I don't need to speak French with them.
Madame: [joking – I hope] Well, animals then.
MrShev: Animals speak French? [she looks blank…tumbleweed blows through the classroom] So shouldn't we just vous everyone?
Madame: …well, you could, but…
MrShev: One less thing to learn and conjugate, isn't it?
This is what annoys me about the language, it has zero logic. I know English doesn't have a great deal more, but it has about 400,000 more words than French. At least it has it's numbers sorted.
* I saw some Swizzers taking their dog to the playground. I don't think that playgrounds are the right environments for animals that defecate whenever they feel like it. You can read about my feelings on dogs here. But the crazy bit was they deprived children of the swings and a seesaw and – briefly – the slide, because they took their dog onto them…and took pictures. There are places for people like this; they're called asylums.
March 4, 2010 12:13 pm
Have been there and done that – on my last course it got even worse – 18yr old German speaking in perfect English "I don't mean to be rude, but how is it that you have lived in France for so long and yet your French is rubbish?" The number thing gets easier as long as you split everything into 2 digits and they are contained within your mobile number. Bonne chance
March 19, 2010 7:05 pm
Ok, I don't know how I didn't know about your blog, but clearly it is bloody brilliant and if I ever rise to power in this God-and-fashion-forsaken country (and really, I should) I will make it mandatory reading. And might just make you Prime Minister. You're welcome.
Perez permalinkMarch 31, 2010 10:59 am
Man, Mrshev….this is too funny!!…reminds me of my time here in Paris. Keep the stories coming man there are some classic stories on here and can't believe I'm just getting round to reading them. Don't worry about the numbers just say them each # at a time and they will get it. If you think #'s are bad wait for the alphabet…you will think it is you on the sauce!! take care man.
Eva Horvath permalinkAugust 27, 2012 9:38 am
I love your blog. You made me laugh. As I just got to Nyon I am in the middle of searching a french language school.


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Torrential rain and debris closed a portion of U.S. Highway 6 near Sheep Creek Monday night, stopping Labor Day travelers from crossing Spanish Fork Canyon for more than four hours. A single lane was opened early Tuesday to alternating lanes of travel. However, Utah Department of Transportation is still working to repair the highway.
Flooding in the canyon west of the Tucker rest area sent mud and debris onto the highway near mile marker 200, said Utah Highway Patrol Public Information Officer Lawrence Hopper. The incident, which occurred at about 8:30 p.m., kept the road closed until after midnight.
"We were told that the road would be opened in an hour and a half and then we sat in our cars for the next four hours," said Kim Ward, who was traveling back to Price from Draper. "We were quite a distance from the front of the line but even back where we were there was thick mud and sticks all over the road."
According to Ward, vehicles were stuck facing every direction as drivers attempted to turn around on the mud caked highway. Motorists were given the option of taking U.S. Highway 89 and 191 but with unstable ground in Huntington Canyon, many choose to wait out the cleanup in relative safety.
Traffic problems are expected to continue on the three lane stretch of highway until Wednesday morning and Utah's Commuter Link is still warning of 10-15 minute delays near Sheep Creek.
During Labor Day, drivers were cautioned by the UHP to watch for debris all across eastern and central Utah as mudslides were reported in several areas.
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Kílian Jornet Burgada, 23, a Spanish long-distance runner and mountain biker, keeps setting the ultrarunning world ablaze with his astonishing times. Maybe it has something to do with the fire-engine red color of his Salomon S-Lab 3 Trail running shoes. (They retail for $159.95). He recently set a new speed record on 19,340 feet-Mount Kilimanjaro, running from base camp to Uhuru Peak and back in 7 hours, 14 minutes, shattering the previous record by over an hour. Most hikers need several days to make the ascent. Here in the U.S., he scorched the 165-mile Tahoe Rim Trail that circumnavigates Lake Tahoe in 38 hours and 32 minutes; his time eclipsed Western States 100 legendary champion Tim Tweitmeyer's record by seven and a half hours. Surprisingly, Kilian only came in third at the 2010 Western States 100. For the first two-thirds of the race, he pretty much shared the lead with Anton Krupicka before cramping and finishing in 16:04:49. He later told the press that he had been dehydrated and hadn't done enough heat training. He plans to be back in 2011. Meanwhile, the video here was shot at Salomon's design HQ. It shows a pair of custom-made Salomon S-Lab trail running shoes being made for the swift Spaniard. Pay close attention in the video to the color of some of Kllian's toenails. The shoes might be bright-red; but the toenails are ominously black.


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Want something? Print it–with your own 3D printer!
Right now, you can print practically any 3D object you can imagine–from toys to gadgets to replacement parts, and beyond! All you need is a 3D printer…and they're simpler and cheaper than you ever imagined. This full-color, step-by-step guide will get you started–and if you want, it'll even walk you through building your own 3D printer from an inexpensive kit.
Packed with colorful photos and screenshots, it explains all the crucial details other books skip. You'll walk through choosing and assembling your new 3D printer kit…brainstorming and designing new objects with free software…and then printing them on your brand-new 3D printer.
3D printing is today's hottest new technological revolution, and this book takes you right to the cutting edge!
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Kelly presents a comprehensive guide to the building and use of 3D printers. He has organized the main body of his text in eleven chapters devoted to finding a 3D printer, the assembly of a Printrbot Simple, configuring printing software, free 3D modeling software, and a wide variety of other related subjects. James Floyd Kelly is an author, engineer, and educator living in Georgia. Annotation ©2015 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)
This lush, 4-color book uses a straightforward, photo and screenshot-rich design to teach the reader everything he/she needs to know about 3D printing technology. 3D printing can be intimidating to many people. The machines are getting simpler, but there's still a software and hardware component that can be overwhelming to people not familiar with them. 3D printing doesn't have to be difficult to understand or use – and this book will provide super-simple explanations and instructions that other books on the subject are missing. New 3DP owners don't want to spend a lot of time reading about how the technology works.
This book touches on that, but gets right to the heart of the matter and shows readers how 3D printing isn't sci-fi and it isn't only for the geeks. It tackles and simplifies topics such as CAD, XYZ coordinate system, and STL files, and teaches readers how to brainstorm a 3D object, how to design it with AutoCAD software, and ultimately how to print it on a printer the reader built him or herself!
This book provides sidebars with useful websites that outline cool and interesting projects/devices. This book uses as little non-technical jargon as possible, and focuses on easy-to-understand explanations for topics such as XYZ coordinates, CAD (Computer Aided Design), and STL files. Many people still believe that 3D printing is the province of the uber nerdy, but we're here to show that readers young and old will understand just how easy it is to build a 3D printer, connect it to a computer, design a 3D object with simple (and free) software, and then print that object in plastic.
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James Floyd Kelly is a technology writer with degrees in English and Industrial Engineering. James has written on a wide variety of topics, including programming for kids, LEGO robotics, open-source software, and building 3D printers. James is a DIYer—a tinkerer and a maker who enjoys learning new skills whenever possible. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with his wife and two young boys.
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Chapter 1 - What is 3D printing?
Chapter 2 - Introducing the Printrbot Simple
Chapter 3 - Building the Printrbot Simple
Chapter 4 - Connecting the Printrbot Simple with a Computer
Chapter 5 - Introducing Autodesk 123D (free version)
Chapter 6 - Creating Your First 3D Object
Chapter 7 - Printing Your First 3D Object
Chapter 8 - More 3D Objects to Build
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Spartans Fall at #17 Salisbury in CAC Second Round
SALISBURY, MD – The 17th ranked Salisbury University Sea Gulls downed York College 5-1 in the second round of the Capital Athletic Conference softball tournament on Thursday afternoon in Salisbury, MD. The loss ends the Spartans' stay in the tournament as they dropped a pair in the double elimination tournament.
The Sea Gulls improve to 33-5 overall as they advance to the weekend portion of the tournament 2-0. The Spartans fall to 11-21 overall.
The Gulls opened the scoring in the second courtesy of a Casey Zaino RBI double as the hosts took the early advantage.
York answered with a single run of their own in the top of the third as Hannah Hugel singled, moved to second on a ground out and scored on an error by Salisbury.
The Gulls took the lead in the fourth as they put together four runs on four hits including a solo home run by Erika Brittingham to break the tie. Harley Hill added a two-run single in the inning.
Brittingham would also get the job done in the circle as she allowed just two hits. Brittingham retired 13 of the final 14 batters she faced en route to earning her 18th win of the year. She struck out nine and walked just one in her complete game victory.
Senior Brittany Therres threw the ball well but suffered the loss as she allowed five runs, four earned, on nine hits with a strikeout. She falls to 10-13 with the setback.
Hill led the Gulls with two hits and a pair of RBI while Brittingham and Zaino each added two hits, an RBI and a run scored.
Hugel and Brittany Schlorff had the Spartans' two hits while Hugel scored York's lone run.
The Spartans continue their regular season on Tuesday, April 24 as they host Franklin & Marshall College in a non-conference doubleheader. Game one first pitch is set for 3:30 pm.
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Callot, Jacques, St. Amand, c. 1622
|Callot, Jacques (1592 - 1635)
|St. Amand, c. 1622
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|Signed in the plate in the lower left 'Ja. Callot f'
|This work is in good condition; backed on a thick wove paper with vertical crease to the left; trimmed along the plate mark.
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Surrounded by an enraptured audience, St. Amand, enveloped in a brilliant white halo, preaches amidst a canopy of trees. Callot captures a distinct sense of personality within each character depicted, as some open their mouths in wonder while others gesture in anger or gaze forward calmly. While we do not know the topic of St. Amand's speech, we can imagine that he is addressing a somewhat controversial subject based on the audience's reactions. Callot's use of cross hatched lines and striking tonal contrasts add a heightened sense of drama to this work. The composition is also noteworthy, as Callot places the viewer in such a position as he or she feels as though she is actually listening in on St. Amand's speech.
Created c. 1622, this piece is signed in the plate in the lower left 'Ja. Callot f.'
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Sofia Coppola's Romantic Italian Wedding: New Details!
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Sofia Coppola is getting ready to say "I do" to French rock star Thomas Mars, and the director is paying homage to her Italian roots with her beautiful ceremony!
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Coppola, 40, and Mars, the singer of the band Phoenix, will tie the knot Aug. 27 in Bernalda, Italy, Women's Wear Daily reports. The small village is the hometown of Coppola's great-grandparents; the civil ceremony will be celebrated in the garden of Palazzo Margherita, a historical building on the city's main street that Francis Ford Coppola bought a few years ago and restored. "The ceremony will mark the end of renovations at the palace, which will soon be inaugurated as a resort, open to the public," Coppola's great-nephew Gaetano Russo told the site.
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The owner of Giardino Giamperduto, a chic country house nearby, said they're "already fully booked, and four of our 11 rooms have been reserved by people linked to the wedding." He added: "Even if Francis Ford Coppola and his daughter are superstars, they still remain our 'paesani' [compatriots] and we are proud of them."
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'Dancing with the Stars' shocker as low-scoring Bristol Palin survives and cuts two All-Stars
Whoever brought Bristol Palin back for the All-Star season of "Dancing with the Stars" either didn't know what he was doing – or he's an evil genius.
The first double elimination of the season offered some decent drama and surprises.
Kicking off the results show, the judges ask for an encore from Olympian Shawn Johnson and Derek for their freesty- I mean, quickstep.
Time for the first results. Hosts Tom Bergeron and Brooke Burke announce TV host Melissa Rycroft and Tony are safe, as are actor Gilles Marini and Peta, plus NFL retiree Emmitt Smith and Cheryl.
Gilles tweeted, "I love you ,love you , love you and love you more.
# Greatestfansever . # Dwts ."
But actress Kirstie Alley and Maks are in jeopardy. Maybe fans didn't go for Maks' look this week (in the taped segment, Bruno said Maks looked like an ugly woman). Either way, Kirstie starts jiggling as if to say, "I'm cool with being in jeopardy." We know, Kirstie. We know.
Onto the first guest performance, with returning contestant Kyle Massey dancing with Lacey to a pretty nifty performance by Frankie Moreno.
Oh, what the backstage cameras might have caught. After appearing on the same DWTS season together, Bristol and Kyle were friends and ventured onto another reality show together. But, after the deal fell apart, Kyle was left out. No business like show business, right? Cue the awkward silence.
More results. Tom says Olympian Shawn Johnson and Derek are safe, as are Olympian Apolo Anton Ohno and Karina, and actress Kelly Monaco and Val. Of course.
Kelly tweeted, "Thank you soo much for keeping
@ iamValC and I the compition. Can't wait for next week. # dwts ."
Brooke says singer Drew Lachey and Anna are in jeopardy. Based on expression alone, Drew clearly knows he's not coming back. We all knew.
Time for the first of two eliminations of the night. Between Kirstie and Drew, it's Drew who does not get enough viewer votes.
Drew tweeted, "Well, that was disappointing. Never did I think that we would go home week 3. I absolutely adore
@ atrebunskaya and will miss dancing w/ her."
Thanks for playing Drew, but no time for tears – it's onto the next twist of the night. The remaining stars pick the dances for their competition.
This is a first for DWTS. Up until now, the couples competed on their own merits. Now, taking a page from "Survivor," strategy plays a part as they pick a dance that could undermine their competition.
To even the playing field, the show came up with a formula for picking dances. The couple with the lowest overall score (in this case, Bristol and Mark) first pick the dance for the couple with the highest overall score (in this case, Gilles and Peta).
So, Bristol and Mark pick Bollywood for Gilles and Peta, who look confused.
Next, Kirstie and Maks pick disco for Sabrina and Louis, who seem cool with it.
Helio and Chelsie pick mambo for Shawn and Derek, clinching their survival next week.
Kelly and Val pick bolero for Emmitt and Cheryl, who don't know what to think.
Melissa and Tony impossibly pick hip hop for Apolo and Karina, who are so excited about it, their jumping around looks like they're practicing. That style kind of clinched his win on season four.
Apolo and Karina then pick jitterbug for a very underwhelmed Melissa and Tony.
Melissa tweeted, "Thank you guys!!! Another week of dancing - and we owe it to you!!! Thanks for working those phone lines for us!! On to Jitterbug now!"
Emmitt and Cheryl pick contemporary for the unflappable Kelly and Val.
Shawn and Derek pick Broadway for Helio and Chelsie.
Sabrina and Louis pick the Charleston for Kirstie and Maks, who look devastated. She even collapses. Oh, this should be good. I hope they make it to the end and continue to fly off the rails. Forget the crazy train. I want the Kirstie train!
Kirstie tweeted, "Seriously...THANK you soooooo much for voting your brains out!!!!!... and I'm REALLY excited about the Charleston!!!! gonna be crazy fun!!!!"
Bristol and Mark then get rock & roll.
But Tom quickly reminds us, there is one more elimination left, and one of these couples will not be back next week, making this whole exercise meaningless for one of them.
The show then gives
Then Carmen performs "Broken Hearted" and "Hello."
Onto the final elimination of the night. It comes down to: Bristol and Mark; Sabrina and Louis and Helio and Chelsie.
Right off, we learn the lowest-scoring couple, Bristol and Mark, are safe. I have to admit, I don't mind Bristol's dancing, but I revel in having her on the show because none of the All-Stars can coast through with her there. They have to earn the highest scores they can possibly get because single mom Bristol gets such a huge sympathy
vote. And who'd dare vote her off as Mama Grizzly looks on from the audience every week?
But this also means that Sabrina – who the show will never stop reminding us, was shockingly eliminated way too early on her first season – might be going home in just seconds.
Dramatic reveal! It's Helio and Chelsie who get the boot.
This all sets the stage for so much to look forward to next week? Will Bristol break down again? (Yes, please.) Or will another celeb break down? (Yes, please!) Will Kirstie's inevitable breakdown over the jitterbug be the breakdown that breaks the mold of all breakdowns? (Devilishly twisting villainous mustache.) Or will guest judge Paula Abdul outshine their breakdowns just by being Paula? (Bwahahahaha!)
We will see what happens when the competition kicks off anew Monday night at 8:00 on ABC.
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