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What/Who Is a "Job Creator?"
Original post made by Paul Losch, a resident of Palo Alto, on Sep 19, 2011
I doubt it.
Here some things that prevent my small business from bringing on more employees:
--cutback in orders from customers, due to cutbacks in purchases from their customers,
--difficulty in maintaining working capital credit to deal with business seasonality--a normal thing that the banks seem to no longer understand in recent economic times.
--absurd costs of various types of insurance, workman's comp and health insurance being the most egregious, but liability and property not far behind
--other overhead such as rent and utlities showing no sign of appreciating supply and demand--less demand? Jack up the rates on the rest of the remaining suckers!
--gaining enough customers to make up for those who have closed in the recent economic times
A pox on all in our nation's capital. The W Administration and the Obama Administration both have talked about helping small business. What did they mean?
My small business will not hire as a result of tax or employment credits. Such things are "downstream" from what it takes to bring on that next employee.
Nor is my small business threatened or compromised by the notion of higher taxes for those who earn over a million dollars a year. I would be delighted to pay more taxes if I were running a small business making such money. Most don't, and most hang on for dear life--owning and running a small business, even a succesful one, does not generate such earnings.
This "job creator" rhetoric has crossed two Administrations, and I don't get it. Who is potentially benefitting from this vapid stuff? I would like to meet such a person.
a resident of University South
on Sep 19, 2011 at 3:51 pm
stephen levy is a registered user.
Good question. Nice post.
As you note most small businesses need customers in order to "create" jobs. There are probably some in the VC commmunity who are developing really new products or services in anticipation of finding customer approval. But most businesses thrive or not with the overall health of the economy, here and abroad.
As you note most businesses report that they need customers with money to spend, not tax incentives, in order to expand hiring--along with the other factors you mention.
So, while the private sector does most of the hiring and we treasure successful entrepreneurs, the customers determine which businesses can expand.
And at times when the economy is struggling as now, the government helps support customer income so folks have money to spend at businesses.
None of this detracts from the positive aspect of private entrepreneurial activity but the "job creation" is a partnership between customers and entrepreneurs--at least for most goods and services.
a resident of Meadow Park
on Sep 19, 2011 at 3:52 pm
"Tax breaks may not help businesses, merchants say"
Read more: Web Link
Businesses need demand.
Demand is created by fully employed (not un- or under-employed) people getting a check so they feel they can spend money.
Demand creates the opportunity for businesses to hire more.
Since corporations in this country are sitting on trillions in cash and not investing or creating jobs until they see more demand, we will sit in the doldrums longer.
Unless the economy is stimulated by the "job creator" of last resort.
The big, bad, evil US government.
Stimulus. Or rot in this depression/recession.
a resident of Midtown
on Sep 19, 2011 at 3:56 pm
Successful small businesses, especially in hard economic times, provide services/goods that people need to survive. Basic stuff, actually, like plumbers and electricians and roof repair folks.
If one is not in such basic business, it will not get the customers necessary to survive. Small businesses are always failing, nothing new. The ones that survive are the ones that fulfill a real demand. Period.
a resident of Meadow Park
on Sep 19, 2011 at 4:14 pm
1) Cutbacks in purchases from their customers causing yours to cut back: Why are the customers of your customers cutting back? Could it be fewer employed? Those employed making less? Fear of the future so holding on to what they have? Lower home and retirement values scaring soon to be retirees? What could stabilize these customers of your customers? What could infuse them with confidence that they can MAKE MONEY AND KEEP IT so they spend some now? Perhaps a consistent rule of tax and corporate law without fear of the rug being pulled out next year would help. I mean, really...just 7 months ago our President promised 2 years no tax raises..and suddenly he is out there saying "oops, sorry, changed my mind" and here we go again. We have a loose cannon careening around scaring the poop out of all of us, so we are afraid to spend!
2) Banks understand well working capital: The problem is that DC now regulates what they are allowed to lend and not allowed to lend. Local market, local bank-customer relations, are broken. Many of us are suffering from our banks saying "sorry, our hands are tied"..and losing our businesses as a result of not having working capital.
3) Absurd costs of insurances: When unemployment is extended and re-extended, to be almost 2 years now, of course insurance rates go up....When the only health insurances allowed to be sold must cover everything and the kitchen sink, of course rates go up. When local municipalities vote to raise property taxes..well, of course the cost of business and home ownership go up. When anyone can sue anyone for any silly reason, and win, with no downside of suing and losing, of course liability insurance goes up. All these costs freeze money which could be risked in hiring people to grow a business.
3) Rent: Move to a landlord who will rent to you for less. Tell your current landlord you are moving out...see if s/he sees the writing on the wall and would prefer some rent to an empty suite. Utilities: vote for measures that lowers the cost of utilities. Other than that, we are stuck.
4) You are right.. a one time "employment credit" or "tax credit" is not how businessmen/women think. We think long term. What will the cost be 5 years from now against the potential gain? These little drops in the bucket for one year mean nothing. We need stability to take our risks on. On the other hand, why take a huge risk with money and time, only to not be able to realize as much in a few years because capital gains taxes are doubled? You and I both are less likely to invest if we have to pay 30% tax rate on our gain in 5 years ( or more, if our governing rhetoric continues). Better to not risk it.
5) The "job creator" rhetoric of the last admin actually worked. Lowest unemployment, most tax revenue..ever. Started a business myself at that point, even after 9/11, on the bet it would work and we would get rich. Of course, we were stupid and didn't realize how the Community Reinvestment Act had been perverted to subvert house lending, which caused foreclosures to rise in an election year and the house of cards to collapse. But that is a long and tired subject from another thread. Bottom line, the rules changed by government and many people suffered as a result. Keep govt stable, don't change rules, let folks plan and risk according to the rules of the game..and keep the gain if they "win", lose the losses if they "lose".
5) Tax on those who make a million or more per years sounds great, but simply isn't true. To those who pay attention, there is much more.
Web Link
We also see the huge increase in taxes coming from selling our properties next year, and the increase coming next year for the "Health Care bill", along with a never ending chorus of "more taxes on those who make (fill in the blank, usually $200,000 or more per year).
We can't trust that next year there won't be a big increase on $100,000 per year or more. There is no end, no "wall", no "enough" built into the left rhetoric. So of course we hunker down and fear spending/investing/hiring.
Which brings us back to your musings. If you wonder why you have less business, read the above points. Many of us have either lost our businesses and our employees, or are simply "making do" with what we have, waiting for stability to return. Until then..hunker down.
a resident of Palo Alto
on Sep 19, 2011 at 4:16 pm
Paul Losch is a registered user.
You are abosolutely right, to a point.
There are numerous small businesses that work with nation-wide or world-wide customers who are dealing with these challenges. It presents a whole host of issues that have less to do with customers, and more with all the other stuff that attends keeping a business running.
a resident of Meadow Park
on Sep 19, 2011 at 4:23 pm
Mr. Levy said "And at times when the economy is struggling as now, the government helps support customer income so folks have money to spend at businesses."
No, when the govt takes money from someone who earned it and gives it to someone who didn't, it takes a huge cut for itself to pay for its own life/employment/benefits, then gives what is left over to an oppressive regulatory board, a failing business or a person who didn't earn it. This is not good economics. Better to have left the money with the one smart enough and hard working enough to earn it, and let them hire someone smart enough and hard working enough to build more profit.
Until this ends, until smart, hard working people with money/time to risk in a business or idea see that there is a decent chance for them to not be oppressed out of business by our govt , and keep what they earn if they earn anything ( and lose on their own merit if they fail), we will simply hold on to what we have. Some with money they can afford to lose are playing craps in the field of venture capital, mainly in government funded and supported endeavors, and more power to them!! I hope they win and win big! But those of us with not much simply can't afford to take the risk.
a resident of Meadow Park
on Sep 19, 2011 at 4:24 pm
"This "job creator" rhetoric has crossed two Administrations, and I don't get it. Who is potentially benefitting from this vapid stuff? I would like to meet such a person."
Paul: you know damn well who is benefiting. Look at who spews it. They're the ones hoping to profit.
Other than Stewart and Colbert. They clearly profit from mocking those that spew it. They ought to. Darn funny.
a resident of Palo Alto
on Sep 19, 2011 at 4:30 pm
Paul Losch is a registered user.
Honest Answer,
I am not stupid, and I really find your comments to be right on, I just wish you had offered in them in the spirit of a peer experiencing similar circumstances.
a resident of Meadow Park
on Sep 19, 2011 at 4:31 pm
Don't mean to post multiple times, but to just finish painting the whole picture: We are also looking at massive inflation ( which has already begun...) in everything from food to fuel. And higher transportation costs such as air travel for business travel from "carbon taxes" starting next year.
Overall, the cost of doing business is out of our control...affecting our choices. Business owners really don't like feeling that they have no control over their outlays.
a resident of Meadow Park
on Sep 19, 2011 at 4:37 pm
Paul, wasn't trying to sound anything other than a peer. Been there, done that. Glad you are still surviving in business...we lost everything. Perhaps you are hearing some left over anger..anger at ourselves for trusting that we knew "the rules of the game", anger at trusting our federal govt and watching as it repeatedly chose exactly the opposite response it needed to for reassuring us we could survive (from bail outs to financial regulation "overhaul", from overturning bankruptcy law in the Auto industry scaring away investors, to taking the power in its own hands to simply shut down entire businesses..this govt has scared the poop out of us!).
So, again..glad you are still surviving, and hope that you somehow can keep on going with it..we failed and lost. Mostly over the bitterness, but perhaps it leaks out sometimes. At this point, just hoping we turn this ship around ( our country) so that our KIDS have the chances we had ( but we are teaching them to watch closely what the government is doing and try to anticipate the downside much better than we did)
a resident of Meadow Park
on Sep 19, 2011 at 4:51 pm
"This morning, the President proposed the "Buffett Rule," which would require those earning more than $1 million a year to pay the same share of their income in taxes as middle-class families do.
This proposal makes sure millionaires and billionaires share the responsibility for reducing the deficit. It would correct, for example, the fact that Warren Buffett's secretary currently pays taxes at a higher rate than he does.
The other side is already saying it's "class warfare" -- that's their rhetorical smokescreen for providing millionaires and billionaires special treatment.
As the President said this morning, "This is not class warfare -- it's math.""
Why SHOULDN'T billionaires pay the same rates as the rest of us?
Are they less patriotic than working Americans, or just greedier?
a resident of Midtown
on Sep 19, 2011 at 5:12 pm
"Why SHOULDN'T billionaires pay the same rates as the rest of us?"
Perhaps because they invest their money, instead of earn it as a salary. Investment comes with a big time risk. Ask any investor. If a billionaire's secretary want to take her/his salary as stock in the company (and take the risk), then his/her earnings will be taxed at the same rate as the billionaire.
I actually did work for a billionaire's corporation, for a while, and I was given the choice of stock or salary. I took the salary, and glad that I did. I earned a decent living, before the place went belly up.
The real bottom line is that it is very hard to make a profit. You really need to have the right product, at the right time.
a resident of Meadow Park
on Sep 19, 2011 at 5:24 pm
"Perhaps because they invest their money" They choose to invest their money.
Paris Hilton or some other trust fund baby sits by the pool (thanks to the analogy used on another thread!) and buys treasuries (no risk) and Exxon stock. Neither creates jobs (Exxon makes nothing on Exxon stock trades.)
Why should her income be taxed at half of what real hard working Americans get taxed at?
a resident of Meadow Park
on Sep 19, 2011 at 5:29 pm
Demand: Sigh.. Because the rate that is being changed is on capital gains taxes. Capital gains are from INVESTMENTS...which "won". In other words, succeeded and made money. They are bets that "won". However, it isn't like betting a buck on the lottery. These are individual or pooled investments in risky businesses.."speculating" if you will. This is the money which seeds the businesses. Many of the seeds never grow, and the money is lost. Many grow, but very little. Some grow well, and after years end up producing some money back..some a LOT. To encourage the risk-taking of investing,an investor has to have some bit of "gambler" in him. Would you bet $100 bucks for a 50% chance of losing it all, and a 50% chance of "winning" it back plus $20? I doubt it. But would you bet $100 for a 50% chance of losing it all, but a 50% chance of "winning" $500,000? Yes.
That is all this is. Lowering the odds of "winning" big, so lowering the number willing to risk. Which lowers the number of 'seeds" planted in businesses, lowering the chance that a business can make it and hire in the future.
Lots of experience in this area, I know how investors think... Pity we haven't anyone with business experience or knowledge running our government right now.
Hope that helps you understand.
a resident of Meadow Park
on Sep 19, 2011 at 5:53 pm
Quite the explanation for the rhetorical: "Why should (Paris Hilton's) income be taxed at half of what real hard working Americans get taxed at?"
Okay, I'll play with your sneering gambling analogy - investors didn't trade Exxon stock at any higher or lower levels back when cap gains was at a higher, sustainable (for the country) level.
So to ask again: why should gamblers pay half the tax on income than those Americans who work hard for their income?
What's American about that?
a resident of Meadow Park
on Sep 19, 2011 at 6:02 pm
"Pity we haven't anyone with business experience or knowledge "
And the Goldman guys littered thru the government haven't much "business experience"? Funny. What did you post about the last guy? In fairness, since you brought up the subject...
The previous administration that was run by a guy who drilled dry wells in Bahrain - not an easy thing! Tanked three oil companies before being handed the ranger job because of his name. Then traded Sosa.
in 2008:
"With the U.S. economy in meltdown mode, a campaign commercial made 14 years ago suddenly seems painfully prophetic. In 1994, when George W. Bush was challenging Ann Richards to become governor of Texas, she deployed the slogan "Can we afford the business experience of George W. Bush?"
In a television commercial that became notorious in the race, she ticked off a list of failed companies Bush had been associated with—from Arbusto to Harken Energy—and concluded the companies' collective losses totaled $371.6 million.
Richards lost the election and Bush went on to become President of the world's largest economy. But with the markets plunging, and a $700 billion government bailout underway, Richards, who passed away in 2006, would have some new losses to add to her tally. "
and just prior to the insider trading charges:
"After Bush's father was elected president in 1988, some business came to Harken simply because Bush was who he was. In 1990, Harken received a contract to drill for oil in Bahrain, located in the Middle East on the Persian Gulf—a contract Harken got most likely because Bush's father was president. Of the two wells Harken drilled in Bahrain, both came up dry. "Can you believe it?" a Texas political insider commented. "George W. goes to the Middle East and he can't even hit oil there. Midas he is not.""
a resident of Charleston Meadows
on Sep 19, 2011 at 10:49 pm
We already have this in our tax code, it's called AMT (Alternate Minimum Tax). The AMT ensures that no one benefits too much from deductions.
You may recall, this went from applying to the very rich, to the rich, to the upper middle class, to those who are "just scraping by" in the Bay Area.
With high inflation certain to come at some point, any tax code that is currently targeting the rich now will be targeting the middle class later.
The rich will always find new ways to keep more of their money.
A better strategy than one that targets the rich is to have a more even, robust tax code.
a resident of Palo Verde
on Sep 20, 2011 at 3:04 am
I own a very large company, or I should say a micro-part of it as a shareholder. Looking deep into the annual report, I find that 31% of "my" profit got eaten by "Income Tax Expense." From what's left over I get a small dividend on which I pay another 15% to the IRS. I hear complaints that 15% is too low, and the first 31% somehow doesn't count?
Social Security withholding phases out for employees earning more than $106,800. That's a tax break? On average the lower income people get back more than they put in, and higher income people don't. The formula is a bit complicated, but retirement benefits replace a much higher percentage of a low earner's wages.
Last I heard, the interest on Treasuries (and Savings Bonds) is fully taxable at your Federal income bracket. California tax authorities get done out, but make up for it by issuing bonds that are not taxed by the IRS. In either case, it makes public borrowing cheaper, which seems like a win-win to me.
Another win-win is the tax break (though AMT-limited) that I get donating to schools, colleges, the Red Cross, and conservation organizations. I'd need to be about 35% less generous if I couldn't deduct it (state & federal). Do we really want to sap this life-line to non-profits? They do employ some people.
The one that bothers me is the Roth IRA. I can put a few thousand after-tax dollars in there and compound it for 50 years and pull out a million completely tax free? I guess it was the government's way of encouraging savings by making it too good to be true. Of course the way things are going, you'd be lucky to pull out what you put in.
But this blog topic is "job creator." I obviously doubt that higher taxes are an answer. I appreciate the perspective of the local business owners here. Unfortunately I'm hearing a pessimistic message.
a resident of Evergreen Park
on Sep 20, 2011 at 12:38 pm
A Job Creator is somebody who invests their US tax savings and creates jobs -- in China.
a resident of South of Midtown
on Sep 20, 2011 at 3:15 pm
"Looking deep into the annual report, I find that 31% of "my" profit got eaten by "Income Tax Expense." "
You should have invested in Exxon or GE - they get tax credits on their billions in profits.
or a bunch of others -
"NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Nearly two-thirds of U.S. companies and 68% of foreign corporations do not pay federal income taxes, according to a congressional report released Tuesday.
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) examined samples of corporate tax returns filed between 1998 and 2005. In that time period, an annual average of 1.3 million U.S. companies and 39,000 foreign companies doing business in the United States paid no income taxes - despite having a combined $2.5 trillion in revenue."
a resident of Midtown
on Sep 20, 2011 at 3:41 pm
"You should have invested in Exxon or GE - they get tax credits on their billions in profits."
That is the problem with the income tax. All sorts of exceptions are made by politicians, in order to support various interests. Not only busniess depreciation (depletion) rates, but also home mortgage and charitable giving deductions. It will never end, because it is the nature of the income tax.
A flat tax would overcome many of these problems.
a resident of College Terrace
on Sep 20, 2011 at 4:10 pm
A downward economy coupled with an unstable, unpredictable Obama administration is a job blocker and/or job killer. The thought of increasing our taxes to fund a bloated and irresponsible government that refuses to reform the tax code, substantially cut spending or balance the budget is absolutely ludicrous. We should be outraged about increasing taxes on anyone or any corporation, which many of us are connected to through employment and pension or retirement investments, because it will be spent inefficiently and foolishly and have NO positive results. This is not about greed or being pro-billionaire, but about COMMON SENSE. Why don't we give money to drug addicts? Because they use the money to buy drugs, get high, feel good for a couple of hours, then they beg for more money from people that have it. Don't be in favor of the government getting high on our money. Make them do their jobs by passing legislation that makes investment and entrepreneurship easy and rewarding and by making difficult choices to cut spending. Just like many of us had to give up a land line, satellite TV and dining out to live within our means, the grown-ups in congress should start the process. And that means Dirty Harry Reid needs to bring legislation passed by the House of Reps to a Senate vote. It is unconscionable that bill after bill is being passed in the House and sent to the Senate without so much as a vote. I understand that it's "politics" but we should be calling Dianne and Barbara every day to tell them to do the job they were elected to do.
a resident of South of Midtown
on Sep 20, 2011 at 4:26 pm
You guys and gals whining about the top tax rate going up a couple points seem to be missing a few things - it's just a return to the rates of the great economy of the 90's.
Balanced budgets. 20 million new jobs. Lower spending. Slightly higher rates.
A decade ago.
The corporate media bias never brings that up.
a resident of South of Midtown
on Sep 20, 2011 at 4:27 pm
to answer "what is a job creator?"
see: "Clinton, William Jefferson"
20 million jobs
Cut taxes? Bush did so and destroyed jobs and the economy.
Also destroyed the budget surplus handed to him.
a resident of Southgate
on Sep 20, 2011 at 4:33 pm
Clinton created a dot.com bubble, with which Greenspan tried to control with housing bubble along with 911, two wars, i believe if Clinton was in the office, he would do that just like Bush the second.It is in american's blood to be the world policemen.The greed the politics everything went wrong way.
a resident of South of Midtown
on Sep 20, 2011 at 4:57 pm
nottrue - you don't have to believe me, try this fair and balanced news source
Bush tax cuts kill jobs.
From Fox News -
"Under Bush, the economy produced 3.7 million new jobs from January 2001 through December of last year based on nonfarm payroll figures collected by the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics.
That figure is likely to be higher — perhaps by an additional 810,000— when the government releases annual revisions based on more complete information next month. However, that doesn't change the basic historical picture.
When Clinton was in the White House, the economy generated 17.6 million jobs during the corresponding period — from January 1993 to December 1998. Under Reagan, 9.5 million jobs were created from January 1981 to December 1986.
Those are the two most-recent two-term presidents before Bush. Some 2.6 million jobs were created during the four-year term of Bush's father, who took office in January 1989.
Reagan had two recessions — one of which began in July 1981 and ended in November 1982. It was the most severe recession since the Great Depression, pushing the monthly unemployment rate as high as 10.8 percent. Read more: Web Link "
a resident of Southgate
on Sep 20, 2011 at 5:02 pm
Have you ever seen a skinny guy become a fat guy over just one night?
a resident of St. Claire Gardens
on Sep 20, 2011 at 6:48 pm
Amazing, even in Palo Alto, Americans cannot agree on which way we want to be led!
@mediabias -- I have a proposition for you. If you can get Mitch McConnel of the formerly great state of Kentucky to allow votes on judicial nominations submitted by the President, I will agree to call, fax, email, etc Boxer and Feinstein every day demanding votes on House passed legislation, as long as said legislation in intended to create actual jobs for actual American taxpayers. More taxpayers is the best way out of this mess, but they can't agree how to do that, so the President must settle for more taxes from those who can pay. Present evidence suggests they are not creating jobs anyway, so instead of Exxon style profits, maybe we can put construction workers back to work building things we need anyway. If you don't like construction unions, move to Texas where hundreds die every year in the nation's most dangerous construction industry.
a resident of South of Midtown
on Sep 20, 2011 at 9:10 pm
"Amazing, even in Palo Alto, Americans cannot agree on which way we want to be led!"
I disagree.
Palo Alto generally agrees. Menlo Park generally agrees. The whole Bay Area generally agrees. In fact, a very large portion of the state of California agrees. Democrats own California.
A noisy minority disagree with the mostly silent majority.
They're called "Republicans".
a resident of Midtown
on Sep 21, 2011 at 11:15 am
Walter_E_Wallis is a registered user.
Noisiest "Silent Majority" I've ever seen.
a resident of College Terrace
on Sep 21, 2011 at 11:20 am
@mj street "Democrats own California." Is that something to brag about or that you're proud of? How's the general agreement of the silent majority of Democrats working out for this state? Horribly, in case you hadn't noticed. Here in Silicon Valley we're removed from the plight of whole neighborhoods being turned into ghost towns where squatters have taken up residence in foreclosed or abandoned homes, where strip shopping centers have shutter 75% of their stores. You should thank every noisy Republican for demanding a return to fiscal conservatism.
@Steve - Votes should be taken on all legislation and judicial nominees, regardless of which party holds political majority. As voters, we will hold our representatives responsible for the votes they cast.
a resident of South of Midtown
on Sep 21, 2011 at 12:48 pm
"Is that something to brag about or that you're proud of?"
Not bragging. Didn't point out the facts as a matter of pride, either.
I pointed it out so casual readers might easier understand the loud minority in the Bay Area are indeed that - a minority, a shrinking one at that.
Statewide, Dem lead R's in voter reg by party ID 44 Dems for every 30 R's. We all know that in the beautiful Bay Area, it's a much bigger tilt against the R's. A shrinking minority, with some on that edge being the most shrill. Therefore, be skeptical of the fringe's shrill theories.
California's economic problems, relating to party control? Republican fiscal conservatism like the fiscal conservatism involved in the Texas Miracle? The Texas miracle that took a reasonably balanced budget to a $25 Billion shortfall this year?
That kind of fiscal conservatism?


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Casa Recycled Glassware, Set of 6
- Overview
Echoing the look of thick, beautiful glasses used in Mexico for serving margaritas and other refreshments, each piece in our Casa collection is hand blown using recycled glass.
- Made from recycled Coca-Cola bottled glass. To learn more about our environmental commitment click here.
- Hand wash.
- Made in Mexico.
- Set of 6 glasses: shot, tumbler, double old-fashioned, margarita, or goblet.
- Monogramming is available at an additional charge.
- Monogram will be centered on the side of the serving bowl and each glass.
- Dimensions & Care
- Shot Glass: 2" diameter, 4" high
- Shot Glass Capacity: 2 ounces
- Tumbler: 3.5" diameter, 6" high
- Tumbler Capacity: 17 ounces
- Double Old-Fashioned: 4" diameter, 5" high
- Double Old-Fashioned Capacity: 9 ounces
- Margarita: 6" diameter, 7.5" high
- Margarita Capacity: 13 ounces
- Goblet: 4" diameter, 8" high
- Goblet Capacity: 16 ounces
- Hand wash.
- Shipping & Return Info
UPS can deliver most in-stock items within 4-5 business days.
Next Day Delivery and Processing
We can arrange for next day delivery to most destinations within the contiguous 48 states, for an extra charge of $17.50 per address. If we receive your order by 6pm PT Monday through Friday, you'll receive your order the next business day; orders placed on Friday after 6pm PT through Sunday will arrive on Tuesday. Note: Next Day Delivery service is not available for some oversized items, White Glove Delivery, out of stock items, personalized items or for items shipped directly from the manufacturer.
Select oversized items have an additional delivery and processing surcharge; this charge is listed below the item price.
View the complete Shipping and Delivery Information page.
We take great pride in the quality and craftsmanship of each and every Pottery Barn product and we hope you love your purchase. If for any reason you do not, you have 30 days – or 7 days for all Quick Ship upholstery items – to return your purchase for a full refund or exchange. You can return most non-furniture items to your local Pottery Barn store – FREE.
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- Items damaged through normal wear and tear.
Questions? See our full Returns Policy.
Tumbler, Set of 6
Double Old-Fashioned, Set of 6
Margarita, Set of 6
Goblet, Set of 6
Shot Glass, Set of 6
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You would say it when something kick ass happens. It is kinda like the equivelent to that snotty bitch Paris Hilton's "thats hot", only its more urban. You must also say it with a deep, loud voice for its full effect, like and angry African American.
Yeah, Nikki let me in through the back door last night, it was FRESH OFF THE GREASE. She was loving it.
by Bill Braski May 24, 2006


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lebron is a joke

arod of nba
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Lil harsh there buddy...... He DOES have the worst supporting case EVER, nobody on the team has had more than 20pts this series other than the King
Yeah. His supporting cast has done like nothing to help him. LeBron has done his part in this series
EDIT: I still haven't gotten over the initial shock of the new sig and avatar combo... gimme a couple of days


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Perfecting Night Cream is a very good moisturizer for normal to dry skin. Unfortunately, it contains lavender oil, which is a known irritant. Research indicates that components of lavender, specifically linalool, can be cytotoxic, which means that topical application causes skin-cell death (Source: Cell Proliferation, June 2004, pages 221–229). Lavender leaves contain camphor, which is a known skin irritant. Because the fragrance constituents in lavender oil oxidize when exposed to air, lavender oil is a pro-oxidant, and this enhanced oxidation increases its irritancy on skin (Source: Contact Dermatitis, September 2008, pages 143–150). Lavender oil is the most potent form, and even small amounts of it (0.25% or less) are problematic. It is a must to avoid in skin-care products, although it's fine as an aromatherapy agent for inhalation or relaxation (Sources: Psychiatry Research, February 2007, pages 89–96; and www.naturaldatabase.com).
This moisturizer also contains fragrance ingredients known to be irritating, and irritation is pro-, not anti-aging. Without these fragrant additives, this would be an excellent moisturizer for normal to very dry skin.
This intensive hydrating cream nourishes and rejuvenates skin overnight by restoring lost moisture and promoting healthy cell turnover.
Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Dicaprylyl Maleate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Isostearyl Glycolate, Polyacrylate-13, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Urea, Yeast Amino Acids, Trehalose, Inositol, Taurine, Betaine, Ceteareth-20, Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan) Extract, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Panthenol, Palmitoyl Hydroxypropyltrimonium Amylopectin/Glycerin Crosspolymer, Lecithin, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Tocopherol, Dimethicone, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Hydrolyzed Soy Flour, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Protein, Retinyl Palmitate, Butylene Glycol, Spiraea Ulmaria Flower Extract, Honey (Mel) Extract, Dicetyl Phosphate, Ceteth-10 Phosphate, Glycolipids, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
Murad At-A-Glance
Strengths: A few good cleansers; a selection of well-formulated AHA products centered on glycolic acid; most of Murad's top-rated products are fragrance-free; the sunscreens go beyond the basics and include several antioxidants for enhanced protection.
Weaknesses: Expensive; no other dermatologist-designed line has more problem products than Murad; irritating ingredients are peppered throughout the selection of products, keeping several of them from earning a recommendation; the skin-lighteners are not well-formulated.
Dr. Murad was one of the first doctors to appear on an infomercial selling his own line of skin-care products, and quite successfully so, at least the second time around. This was largely because the company paid for independent clinical studies to establish the efficacy of Dr. Murad's products. There's no question that AHA products, when well-formulated, can be a powerful ally to create healthier, radiant skin. But in terms of independent clinical studies, we're skeptical, given that there are countless labs that exist solely to perform such studies in strict accordance with how the company wants the results to turn out. Murad certainly wouldn't mention in an infomercial that the clinical studies for his AHA products weren't as impressive as, say, those for Neutrogena's AHA products, or any other line for that matter. And what about BHA products? Clinical studies and testimonials may have prompted consumers to order, but the results from Murad's AHA products are hardly unique to this line.
Although this is a skin-care line to consider for some good AHA options, the majority of the products are nothing more than a problem for skin. Murad may have been one of the first dermatologist-developed skin-care lines, but by today's standards his line is deplorable. This is largely due to a preponderance of irritating ingredients that show up in product after product. Any dermatologist selling products that include lavender, basil, and various citrus oils plus menthol and other irritants doesn't deserve to be taken seriously. The same goes for Murad's overuse of alcohol and his preference for treating acne with sulfur, both factors that keep some of his otherwise well-formulated, efficacious products from earning a recommendation.
Yet what is most objectionable is the endless parade of products claiming they can stop, get rid of, or reduce wrinkles and aging. Regardless of whether dermatologists know best about lotions and potions, no conscientious doctor would or should be selling products using the ludicrous claims Murad makes. Most of the anti-aging products have the same hype, the same unsubstantiated claims, and the same exaggeration about the beneficial effects of ingredients that are often present only in the tiniest amounts, without even a mention of the standard or potentially irritating ingredients that are also present. Dr. Murad's skin-care philosophy, stated on his Web site, includes the following statement: "Take all the necessary steps to achieve healthy skin—including the right products, the proper nutrients (from both food and supplements) and positive lifestyle choices." That's an excellent piece of advice; the problem is that it is contradicted by Murad's own products, most of which are far from the "right" options for all skin types.
For more information about Murad, now owned by Unilever, call (888) 996-8723 or visit www.murad.com.
The Beautypedia and Paula's Choice Research teams have one mission: To help you find the best products for your skin, whether they're from Paula's Choice or another brand. By combining efforts, we're able to share scientific research and remain committed to the highest standards based on our decades of experience objectively reviewing thousands upon thousands of skincare and makeup formularies in all price ranges.
Beautypedia cuts through the hype to bring you product insights and recommendations you won't find anywhere else!


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Dave was a bright spot for the Giants during a time when we didn't have many.
I remember hearing him on a broadcast years back and mentioned here that he didn't sound right. Sadly I learned that he was ill shortly after.
RIP man, and prayers to your family who lost you way too young.


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I feed my home yard using a five gallon community feeder. As I was removing it for a refill I noticed a handful of dead/dying shb around it. When I turned it rightside up hundreds more fell out of the feeding lip (I didn't get a pic of this as most of them fell into the grass…but did get a pic of the ones that fell back into the bucket). Interesting…to me anyway.
Also I've added some pics of the construction and use to answer a request from another thread.
SHB on the platform after removing bucket.
Beetles that fell back into the bucket after removing the cover.
Holes drilled for feeding.
Fill the bucket.
Put cover on.
Return to feeding location, invert….and within one minute, in my yard…bees!


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I tried to post this earlier but I don't see it anywhere, sorry if this is a double post.
I was given some rough cut boards 1" X 12" X 12' and want to build some Langstroth boxes. Does anyone have some instructions for using 12 foot boards to get the maximum boxes with minimum waste? I'm thinking of one board with X ends and Y sides and the other with a different combination to get the best use out of the wood.


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[quote user="mjg407"]I just want to say that I'm sorry to my east coast friends. I guess it's going to snow there today.[/quote]

No apologies necassary. I love the snow. I think we will be getting rain up here in Boston and it won't start till tomorrow.

[/quote]I've been really spoiled by this NORCAL weather. It was a rainy and cold Jan, and I'm happy to see the sun again!

Hey, can we discuss the draft and needs? I looked at the NFL Draft forum, but it's like a bunch of kids that are playing madden.

One site had us drafting Dan Conner LB Penn State at #32, but I don't see him being around. I do see the OT from USC still around at 32 and he may be what we need, because I think we lack depth (and I mean quality depth) at O-line, but I don't know how Koets or Whimpy are progressing.

Dan Connor LB 63 233 Penn St.

By: Robert Davis

Connor came to Penn St. with lofty expectations and he has delivered on those, then some. Despite only starting four games as a freshman, he had 85 tackles, 4.5 for loss, a sack, and an interception earning Freshman All American honors. As a sophomore, he had 76 tackles, 5.5 for loss, and 1.5 sacks. It all came together as a junior, where he was arguably the top linebacker in college football. He finished the year with 113 tackles, nine for loss, five sacks, and two interceptions on the year. Connor saved his best for last, as he finished his senior season with 145 tackles, 15 for loss, 6.5 sacks, and an interception.
Connor is an all around standout linebacker. He is a player that can make the big play, but also the type of player you count on to lead your defense and consistently be around the action. He is athletic, and has the quickness and speed to cover in space. The rare trait he has, is that he has a knack for finding the ball and making a play on it that most linebackers do not possess. He also has the toughness and strength to stick his nose in between the tackles and stuff the run. He is the prototypical linebacker, and has everything you look for in a linebacker prospect.
Connor is about as complete a linebacker as you can find, but he could stand to add a few more pounds to his frame. He will need more bulk and strength to hold up at the point attack in the running game against NFL blockers. He is not an athletic freak either, but he is not lacking either.
Connor may be a better prospect than Paul Posluszny who was taken in the second round by the Bills last year. Another huge season has him in contention to be the first outside linebacker selected in April. He will need a good workout to keep off Keith Rivers, but he is still a first rounder no matter what.

To be honest, I'm a little bit surprised we resigned Tynes for as long as we did. The boys in the FO must not see any worthy prospects in FA or the draft.


text: Hello all. I have read many threads on here about leather jump seats, many helpful hints but I have not been lucky. I am looking for a grey leather jump seat and I am having trouble locating one. I have look on every site I can possible find. Does anybody know if I can buy a new one from anywhere. Not opposed to used but seems like I'm not going to find one before summer. Thank you.


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Live music listings for the week of Dec. 13
Published: Thursday, December 13, 2012 at 6:01 a.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at 11:05 a.m.
101 DOWNTOWN: 201 SE Second Ave., 376-4177. Wednesday: Scott Wilson Jazz Band.
1982 BAR: 919 W. University Ave. Friday: DJ Shooga Cane, Kentuckyy Ultraviolet, Queerotic Dance Night at 1982. Saturday: Saint Tellah, Titanic, Nanerpus, Annie James, The Nite Nites.
AMELIA'S RESTAURANT: 235 S. Main St., 373-1919. Wednesday: Swanson-Hill jazz duo.
ATLANTIC: 15 N. Main St. Friday: Fang, Pagan Faith, The Ruins, Driver. Saturday: Torche, Post Teens, Holly Hunt, Alma.
BACKSTAGE LOUNGE: 1315 S. Main St., 373-0281. Saturday: The Rick Ryan Band. Monday and Tuesday: Karaoke. Wednesday: Open mic/jam.
BALLYHOO GRILL: 3700 W. University Ave., 373-0059. Monday: Shell Mound 3. Tuesday: Marty Liquori and Friends. Wednesday: Killer B's.
BEEF 'O' BRADY'S: 1999 NW 43rd St., 338-7771. Wednesday: Clay Brooker.
BLUE WATER BAY (Melrose): 319 State Road 26, 475-1928. Sunday: Killer B's. Tuesday: Killer B's.
CIVIC MEDIA CENTER: 433 S. Main St., 373-0010. Tom Neilson.
DIRTY BAR: 2441 NW 43rd St., 373-1141. Tonight: Barney Rumble. Friday: Jamie Davis. Saturday: Out of Hand. Sunday: NCFBS Blues Jam. Tuesday: Karaoke. Wednesday: EFen.
DIVE PUB AND GRUB: 25 NE First Ave., High Springs, 386-454-5700. Friday: Belmont and Jones. Saturday: The Bridget Kelly Band.
DOS MAMAS: 2017 NE 27th Ave., 505-0369. Friday: Little Jake and the Soul Searchers.
EMBERS: 3545 W. 34th St., 380-0901. Tonight: Zac Chester Duo. Friday: Karl Weismantel Duo.
EMILIANO'S CAFE: 7 SE First Ave., 375-7381. Wednesday: Karl Weismantel Duo.
FARAH'S ON THE AVENUE: 1120 W. University Ave., 378-5179. Tonight: Alan Stowell and C.P. Heaton.
FRANCESCA'S TRATTORIA: 4410 NW 25th Place, 378-7152. Sunday: Karl Weismantel Duo.
GAMBLER SALOON: 4401 NW Sixth St., 519-5719. Tonight: Bowman Unplugged. Friday and Saturday: Steel Horse. Wednesday: Evan Acostas.
GATOR TALES: 5112 NW 34th St., 375-9500. Tonight: Karaoke. Friday: Killer B's. Saturday: Michael J. Monday: Jamie Davis. Tuesday: Karaoke. Wednesday: Moondog.
GREAT OUTDOORS RESTAURANT: 65 N. Main St., High Springs, 386-454-1288. Tonight: Middleground. Friday: Rich Bowman Acoustic. Saturday: Little Mike & The Tornadoes. Monday: Jamie Davis Acoustic. Tuesday: Karaoke.
HIGH DIVE: 210 SW Second Ave., 872-5949. Friday: Dan Deacon, Grand Buffet, Hear Hums. Saturday: Dixie Desperados, Michael Claytor and Sam Moss.
LEONARDO'S 706: 706 W. University Ave., 378-2001. Today: Marty Liquori Jazztet. Monday: Hot Club de Ville.
LIGHTNIN' SALVAGE: 1800 NE 23rd Ave., 395-6622. Friday: Boilin' Oil. Tuesday: Traditional Irish Session. Wednesday: Open Mic.
MARS PUB AND ARCADE: 239 W. University Ave, 305-323-4926. Friday: Ghost Lit, hand to mouth, Lowest, Habits. Saturday: Gainesville Roller Rebels: Night of 1000 Santas.
NAPOLATANO'S: 606 NW 75th St. (Tower Road), 332-6671. Friday: Karaoke. Sunday: Jamocracy.
RED ONION: 3885 NW 24th Blvd., 505-0088. Friday: Moondog. Wednesday: Moondog.
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As if the holidays aren't busy enough, these HVAC technicians earned or renewed their NATE certifications during the last week of December. Congratulations to all!
Dan Thurman, Hughston CA
Ricky Garland, Ceres CA
Jason Sanders, Aurora CO
Zach Grigsby, Meridian ID
Anthony Flynt, Yadkinville NC
Alvin Kopel, Westminster CO
Perry Mason, Merced CA
Kyle Gillogly, Twin Falls ID
Jessie Landrum, Florence AL
Jeffrey Haskins, Joelton TN
Kenneth Avery, Broomfield CO
Mitchell Reese, Rochester NY
Jeremy Conley, Mount Juliet TN
Warren Yeager, Rochester NY
Van Robbins, Breckenridge TX
Stephen Mitchell, Rochester NY
Jim Schaaf, Bartlett IL
Steven Collins, Nashville TN
Michael Nitzenberger, Rochester NY
Abdelmjid Fakhraoui, Denver CO
Kevin O'Connell, Syracuse NY
Keith Shaw, Rochester NY
Randy Baker, Amarillo TX
Timothy Ham, Rochester NY
Jason Hauck, Corning NY
Jeff Price, Highland CA
David Carr, Rochester NY
Ronald Cowart, Abilene TX
Founded in 1997, North American Technician Excellence (NATE) is the nation's largest non-profit certification organization for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration technicians. For more information, visit www.natex.org.


text: Just wanted to see what type of things guys have put on their bikes that never belonged there. I have a few that I've made work. My whiskey flask water bottle My compass taillight Golf club shifters Scooter rack Belt buckle decoration mountain bike bar end seat post (I'm not the first I got the idea from here)


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No doubt about it, October is an exciting time of year! Fall colors are in full swing, the air turns cooler, and Halloween is just around the corner. That used to mean Halloween activities, treats, and classroom parties ... no wonder our students had trouble focusing on academics! However, times have changed, and many schools no longer allow Halloween celebrations or even Halloween-themed activities.
The good news is that your students can still have fun this month because there are so many opportunities to engage students in October learning activities. Seasonal activities aren't just for little ones either; it's easy for upper elementary teachers to create fall-themed lessons that are academically rigorous and have true educational value. From math word problems to literacy activities, the learning opportunities are endless!
To make it easy for you to find October Learning lessons, I've shared a favorite activity below and I've invited others to add to this collection by sharing their activities as well. The activities featured in the link up below are not only free, they're "Halloween free." You won't have to worry about finding an alternate activity for students whose families don't celebrate Halloween because these lessons are suitable for all students.
October is National Fire Prevention Month, and October 7 - 13 is National Fire Prevention Month. Even though upper elementary students have reviewed fire safety rules every year they've been in school, the topic is far too important to gloss over. You can find a wealth of resources on this topic including the US Fire Administration Kids Page and Sparky.org.
After students have learned basic fire safety guidelines, they need to discuss these ideas and consider what to do in different scenarios. A fun way to do this is to have them take part in Fire Safety Talk Show. The basic idea is students take turns pretending to be a fire marshal and answer questions about fire safety that are posed by their teammates. I've created a generic set of discussion question cards for the game, but I also included a template where you can write your own. Your class can play this as a whole group or in cooperative learning teams. Remember that this activity not designed to teach fire safety; it's a review activity for wrapping up your fire safety lessons. As your students are working, walk around and monitor the discussions to be sure they are not giving each other incorrect information. At the end of the activity, as an assessment, you can assign two or three of the questions and have your students answer them on paper or in a journal.
You can find other freebies for October on my Seasonal Page on Teaching Resources. In addition, you may enjoy my October Activities from Teaching Resources Mini Pack which is available on that page.
Note: If you have a freebie for grades 2 through 6 for fall or October that does not involve Halloween, feel free to link up your blog post that describes the item. Be sure to grab the October Learning Freebies image from above and include it in your blog post, and make sure that there's a link back to this post. The link up is moderated so you won't see your item right away until I check it to make sure it meets the guidelines. Thanks!


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An American woman was arrested and charged with endangering the welfare of minors for having hired two 'strippers' to the birthday party of her 16 years old son.
Judith Viger, 33, was arrested Monday in Gansevoort, a small town in central New York state, according to the news agency EFE.
The party took place last November 3rd in a bowling lane and the complaint came after the parents of one of the minors attending the party have seen photos of the event on the Facebook account of his son.
The boy's mother was accused of the crime of endangering the welfare of minors, for organizing the party and hire three exotic dancers who performed "private dances" for five young boys, under 17 years old (the youngest was 13 years), pointed out, this Wednesday, the Daily News.
The party was attended by about 80 people, and during the event there was no complaint.
A photo released by a parent shows one of the dancers, dressed in "sexy" lingerie in an erotic position on top of one of the assistants.
If convicted, Judith Viger can be sentenced to a year in prison.


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Joe Jonas & Ashley Greene Not Hiding Their Love — Holding Hands On Date Night! Pics!
Look how happy Joe and Ashley are! Do you think this hot young Hollywood couple has what it takes to make a true, long-term relationship work?
Are Joe Jonas and Ashley Greene crazy in love? The happy couple have been inseparable for the past few days and on Feb. 24 were spotted hanging out at Urth Caffe in Los Angeles — for the third day in a row! And this time, the 24-year-old Twilight actress and the 21-year-old singer left the joint hand-in-hand, and with huge smiles on their faces.
BFFs — do you think that this is a Hollywood relationship that actually may last?