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Accepting the Limits of Tax Law and Economics
Alex Raskolnikov
Columbia University - Law School
January 23, 2012
Cornell Law Review, March 2013
Columbia Law and Economics Working Paper No. 417
This Article explores the limits of tax law and economics, attributing them to the unique complexity of the tax optimization problem. Designers of the optimal tax system must account for the impossibility of deterring socially undesirable behavior, provide for redistribution, and minimize social costs on the basis of assumptions that are laden with deeply contested value judgments, pervasive empirical uncertainty, or both. Given these challenges, it is hardly surprising that economic theory has a much weaker connection to the content of our tax laws and their enforcement than it does to the content and enforcement of many other legal regimes. This weakness has a profound effect on the debates about the fundamental features of our tax system. It shapes the meaning of the foundational tax concepts. It affects many familiar arguments about anti-avoidance rules and sanctions. And it extends to evaluating outright tax evasion. In sum, the limits of tax law and economics shape every aspect of tax law and tax administration. At the same time, accepting these limits shifts focus to several research agendas where tax law and economics will continue to make valuable contributions to the project of improving our tax system.
Number of Pages in PDF File: 68
Keywords: law and economics, optimal deterrence, optimal tax theory, tax policy, tax enforcement
JEL Classification: H21, H23, H26, K10, K34, K42
Date posted: January 24, 2012 ; Last revised: December 2, 2014
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Skip to comments.NYT reporter: Obama admin most closed, control-freak administration Ive ever covered
Posted on 10/06/2013 5:27:41 AM PDT by ilovesarah2012
Remember when the media rushed to talk about transparency in the Barack Obama Hope and Change era? Good times, good times. Leonard Downie, who once worked as the executive editor of the Washington Post and wrote a novel about Washington corruption and the Iraq War, finds a bigger and non-fictional problem in the successor to George W. Bush. Downie gives the Post a preview of his report from the Committee to Protect Journalists which outlines the Obama war on reporters and their sources:
A memo went out from the chief of staff a year ago to White House employees and the intelligence agencies that told people to freeze and retain any e-mail, and presumably phone logs, of communications with me, Sanger said. As a result, longtime sources no longer talk to him. They tell me: David, I love you, but dont e-mail me. Lets dont chat until this blows over.
Sanger, who has worked for the Times in Washington for two decades, said, This is most closed, control-freak administration Ive ever covered.
Many leak investigations include lie-detector tests for government officials with access to the information at issue. Reporters are interviewing sources through intermediaries now, Barr told me, so the sources can truthfully answer on polygraphs that they didnt talk to reporters.
The investigations have been a kind of slap in the face for reporters and their sources, said Smith of the Center for Public Integrity. It means you have to use extraordinary measures for contacts with officials speaking without authorization.
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But he supports it 110%, and anyone who has any objections is racist.
The commies are among us.
He is closed minded and not in touch with the people.
yeah .. well ... he's YOUR guy ...
1. They--unlike the Nixon Administration--actually wielded the frightening powers of the IRS to suppress conservative 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) political groups.
2. It was the Obama Administration that may have given the NSA the green light in 2011 to tremendously expand its warrantless tapping of the Internet.
No wonder why people are realizing it's so hard to sometime get things out of the Obama Administration.
This tale is the press equivalent of the IRS audit of Dr Ben Carson after he ripped the president at the prayer brekfast
paranoia only grows as the veil lowers
And yet they get on their knees and kiss his butt. They are destroying this country with their cowardice and failure to do the job.
This guy was probably told he could vent a little annoyance to deflect the charges of the press's being wholly owned by the Democrats.
He has no interest in being "in touch with the people". He has an agenda to enforce and come hell or high water, he and his evil minions will see that it is carried out. No one - not the press, not congress, not the American people - can stop him. Everyone is scared to death of Obama, and perhaps for good reason. I cannot believe what has happened to my once-great country in such a short time.
I assure you that we will learn the Obama Campaign of 2012 had NSA data-mining assistance.
The Obama campaign was awful showing little "eye of the tiger" for re-election while absolute confidence they were going to win.
That election was over before Romney accepted the nomination.
Neither is he in touch with reality, only the figment of his ego.
My heart bleeds for him...NOT
A pox on them and their ilk...
The question is "What are you Mr. NYT reporter going to do about it" except whine?...Nothing is my guess...
...crank up the bus Gus, let's find a crowd that wants free phones,free everything,....blocking people from enjoying what is theirs didn't work....so let's hit the road..."I'm finding it harder to get that glow"...did any other black schools get back to us about me speaking?
I wish she would go into the cornfield.
I'm convinced Jarrett was hatched in a Viper pit. Thoroughly ugly both inside and out.
Valerie Jarret's photo is quite Jarring.
I find myself resorting to a Rodney Dangerfield line to adequately characterize it.
The last time I saw a mouth like that, it had a hook in it.
Aint that the godawful truth?
Weird Dem science: Valerie, Michelle, Nancy
Pelosi, Susan Rice, Sandra Fluke all look like
they were hatched from the same bad seed.
Musta resulted from a weird Democrat sex act.
...and this surprises who? Socialism/Totalitarianism for Dummies.
"Everything about socialism is sham and affectation." - 23.11 Ch23; Evil; Economic Harmonies - Frederic Bastiat 1801-1850
"Carney forgot to tell the press.....but I was recently diagnosed w/ 'transient
global amnesia' but only on the subjects of Benghazi, Obamacare, and my golf
"I'm having an episode here---relapsing back to my
days as a tuba player in my high school marching band."
There's an old saying, "Don't sh-- on your worshippers."
OK, maybe it's a new saying.
I was thinking Val looks like a burn victim . . . no offense to burn victims.
Can't argue with that, but I think she actually has a nice looking daughter...GOD only knows how.
Someone mated with her? Yeesh.
"It was the Obama Administration that may have given the NSA the green light in 2011 to tremendously expand its warrantless tapping of the Internet."
I was working for a 3 letter intel agency in 2010...and they told us to get rid of our facebook accounts - that anything we did or said could cost us our clearance depending on what we posted or commented on...I deleted mine...and then the whole Snowden thing hit...I think the higher ups knew this program went on line and what it was capable of doing - and they didn't want the intel personnel to get caught up in it... Presently - I'm in the middle of cyber and hacking training...one can clearly see where the new battlefield is going to be - and it ain't going to be some sand box...well maybe a sandbox....but one without the actual sand...
What this guy is talking about is, I'm afraid, a very small tip, of an incredibly big iceberg. As such it could almost be construed as disinformation.
Not sure what this clown is wailing about. Obama is merely a reflection of their values.
"it" kinda looks like a replacement for GAG!!! Helen Thomas...
and no I won't post a pic and Pray that others don't.
I suppose that the DoJ and Holder personally declaring Fox News' Rosen a "flight risk" and being a co-conspirator helped this naif realize that Obama has clay not just at his feet but all of the way to his top hairs!
Someone just lost their press card.
This is like the Germans saying "if only the Fuhrer knew - this would not be happening to the Jews".
It is run by a shadowy cabal of leftists.
I can just see the likes of Apple, Facebook, Google and Microsoft in the future possibly suing members of the Obama Administration for blackmailing the companies into allowing the NSA to access the data servers of the companies mentioned.
Yikes, that's a REAL quote?!?
O wants Congress to postpone new sanctions on Iran but he is purposely closing the American taxpayers parks, memorials etc.... IMO, that is a form of SANCTIONS against the American taxpayers! He treats Americas ENEMIES with RESPECT but the very people that are paying his salary O stabs in the back at every chance.
And.... funny how O's administration would ONLY USE the term man made disaster when they were actually referring to terrorists or terrorism. HA! "The Word Terrorism Is Too Inflammatory For The Obama Administration" - Let's Use Man Made Disaster". But, they bask in the glory of calling the republicans terrorists.
O and his cronies label the FT. Hood incident as workplace violence, won't go near the word terrorist in that situation, but JUMP at the chance to call Conservatives terrorists for simply wanting equality in the healthcare bill.
Bible Dictionary Definition of devil:
Literal meaning: accuser, prosecutor, slanderer, false accuser
Word breakdown: from "diabalo" (to backbite/slander, accuse, or give hostile information)
Ohaha was spawned from the viper pit of Chicago criminal politics---our WH is/was infested w/ Chicago criminals---these lowlifes never never met a decent honest person in their entire lives.
FACTOID O's 2008 PR person---Anita "Mao Kiss-up" Dunn---later said they let the media (voters) know only what THEY wanted them to know about Ohaha.
FACTOID O told Putin he'd have more flexibility AFTER his 2012 election---when the campaign had not even begun.
FACTOID O's political handyman David "I'm Harmless" Axelrod took CBS-TV on a weird tour of 2012 campaign hdq. But nothing was happening. The shady voter fraud work was being conducted in swing states.
FACTOID Romeny never looked more stupid than when he sap-happily conceded the race election night---uttering not a word about Repubs being put through Ohaha's massive voter fraud meat-grinder.
With the exception of dumBO, he is clueless.
Tough s$%t Sanger, you voted for him.
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Skip to comments."The Americans": What critics are saying about new FX spy series
Posted on 01/30/2013 4:24:00 PM PST by RC one
FX is set to debut the first episode of its new Cold War-era spy drama, "The Americans," on Wednesday night at 10 p.m. ET.
Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys star in the series as typical suburban parents living near Washington, D.C., towards the start of the Reagan administration. The catch? This seemingly-average couple happen to be a set of Russian spies.
Reviews for the first several episodes of "The Americans" are in and have been, for the most part, fairly flattering towards the series. "The Americans" has been met with praise for balancing tense moments of espionage with the spy couple's everyday marital issues. Further acclaim has been given for the series' depiction of the early 1980s, featuring appropriate clothing, cars, and music of the time. "The Americans" has also garnered favorable comparisons to the hit Emmy-winning Showtime series "Homeland," given its somewhat-similar subject matter.
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Sounds like half the people who watch MSNBC.
Leave it to CBS to glorify the enemy.
Some folks are dismissing the show as part of the media love affair with the commies, and it probably is. Still, I could see a practical reason to have the main characters be Russians in the US. If you tried to reverse that, with American sleeper agents in Russia, nobody would want to watch it. We don't understand or care about Russian culture for the most part, and Soviet Russia would be a pretty drab backdrop for a series.
"Undercover commies living amongst us, undermining our way of life, working to destroy us....this should be very interesting."
They're not undercover anymore, they've just simply changed their name and have been re-branded and become "mainstream" Americans. It's change with no hope.
Isn't there already a new show on about that called 1600 Penn or something?
A program about the coordination between the Reagan Administration, The Vatican, and persons in Poland would make for more interesting fare. And you'd be watching these people under an oppressive dictatorship working covertly to cast off the chains of Communism, ultimately bringing down the Evil Empire. Russia may be drab, but there is something in such a proposed extended ongoing series. Motivational even.
I assume that whenever the series wraps up that, because of Obama, they will show the Russian spies to have been supremely victorious.
At least these were hard core Soviet commies...not the pantie wearing homos of today.
It's on FX, not CBS and it remains to be seen if they glorify communism or not. I'll give it a chance. I doubt it will replace 24 but it holds promise IMO.
The previews look good - FX network can produce some good programming, such as The Shield and Justified. I've read just about every cold war spy novel published, and my DVR is already set to record.
The series should incorporate the commie living at 1600 Penn Ave.
it's going to incorporate Ronald Wilson Reagan brother.
Well, I think you're missing the point. They're not aiming for people who want to watch a serious spy thriller, they are aiming for people who want a soap opera with a little bit of genre laid on top of it, like Mad Men, Walking Dead, etc. That's what people want to watch, not John Le Carre type stuff.
Saw "Amblin Entertainment" credit at the end, so I assume Steven Speilberg had a hand in this production.
Did you see it tonight? What did you think?
I watched it last night and it didn't appear to glorify the commies at all, not on the pilot at least. One scene showed the husband trying to talk his wife into defecting, saying that life was good over here, not like the lies told to them by KGB, and people didn't have to stand in line for food. Of course that doesn't mean the show won't turn into a Reagan bashing as it progresses.
That said, I won't be watching. Oral sex, rape, and a lot of running around to no point -- just in the first ten or fifteen minutes. Then we find out that what happened at the beginning will come back to haunt them in a painful and predictable way.
And it has that typical TV series look and feel that the best shows manage to avoid or transcend. Maybe I'll cave in when the video comes out, but based on those first fifteen minutes or so,The Americans doesn't look like it's worth watching.
None whatsoever if you've politicized every aspect of your life........That must suck
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I thought the use of the oral sex scene to illustrate how our politicians can become compromised/seduced was perfectly appropriate. The rape scene too illustrated the difference between "us and them". The concept of hidden subversives working to undermine our way of life is a subject near and dear to my heart so I'll be watching the whole season. to each his own though.
My husband I were big fans of 24 as well.
Liked the second episode even better than the first. Love all the references to "that madman" President Ronald Reagan (may he rest in peace), and how the Russian spies don't like or understand America's love and reverence for God... ;-)
So far this series seems tailor-made for conservatives...
In real life, they live at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
I like this show, so far. It's fun watching the Soviets freaking out over Reagan and watching their empire crumble before their eyes. The two primary characters are right on the edge of defection...or going out in a blaze of glory.
I love it... makes me very nostalgic for Ronald Reagan, a real President, compared to the Punk in Chief we have now.
How did this show make it out of liberal Hollyweird? They're catering to conservatives now? ;-)
I didn't know what to expect and figured I'd turn it off after 15 minutes but I didn't. It's very good.
I'm not looking at it from any political perspective like many folks here tend to do, it's not worth the aggravation. It's a suspensfull spy series, and a source of entertainment, nothing more, nothing less...
FX's "Sons of Anarchy" has its viewers rooting for a group of murderers, we now have FX viewers rooting for these Soviet agents to win over the thugs of that mad man Ronald Reagan.
The left ruled education system now does not teach anything truthful about American History, now they have a television series showing its young viewer that the Soviet Union are the good guys and those that won the Cold War the bad guys. To our wayward youth raised under a left leaning media, both news and entertainment, and with Jon Stewart as their primary and only new source, they can only see "The Americans" as more Gospel from the Burning Bush they roasted W and Conservatism upon.
Thankfully, being in the autumn of my days on this tired old earth, I only have to suffer the decline and fall of the United States for a short time.
My once sane nation voted in the anti-Christ again and shall suffer the whirlwind—
Buck up, Bendy! Here in Spain... we have wine to make it all go away.
Yeah, we have the same... here--
FXs Sons of Anarchy has its viewers rooting for a group of murderers, we now have FX viewers rooting for these Soviet agents to win over the thugs of that mad man Ronald Reagan.
Hmmm... so far I don't see the commies in "The Americans" as the 'good guys' at all. I no way am I rooting for them. I see them as sick and perverted, and they seem to be questioning themselves over their evil deeds for the Mother Russia.
The husband (Phil) went a bit weak (wanted to turn themselves in and defect to the US) in the pilot, the wife (Elizabeth) was kind of doubting herself in last night's episode, wondering if it's all worth it, and what would become of their American children.
I love the references to "that madman" Ronald Reagan... to me, the commies are clearly the Bad Guys, so naturally Reagan and Americans are the Good Guys.
Watching "The Americans" reminds me of watching a show like The Sopranos. We're observing the evil deeds of Tony and the Mob, but we're not rooting for them, as they are clearly the Bad Guys. You keep tuning in to see when they're finally going to get their comeuppance.
I wasn't particularly pleased with the treatment of the "FBI goons" going rogue... hope those characters don't emerge as bigger bad guys than the commies. We'll see. If the plot goes really leftward, we'll stop watching...
You may (or may not) be interested in posts 30 and 31 on this thread... ;-)
It's a pretty good show, might advance to great, might not. The spies are conflicted because life here is pretty good, also it does a good job of showing just how cutthroat the Soviet spy organization really was. It's a pretty hardcore commitment to being a spy to get introduced to your "spouse" and then go live in another country knowing that for your cover to be complete you're going to have to have kids. And they've embraced the time frame to go very Miami Vice on the soundtrack, not just in song selection but in how they build it into the show.
'The Americans': FX Asks Viewers to Root for KGB in Cold War Thriller
"It might be a little different to believe and get used to, but we want you to root for the KGB," said EP Joel Fields. "They're going to try to get the Soviets to win the Cold War."
"If you tried to tell a story like this about al-Qaeda now, it would be impossible; no one would want to hear it," Fields continued. "I feel even the same could have been said up to 10 years after the cold war ended."
"The show is about marriage and that marriage in an allegory for international relations," said creator Joe Weisberg. "And international relations are an allegory for marriage."
"These were these really competing value systems," he said. "And there's no question that repressive socialism failed, but unbridled consumption hasn't exactly led to great satisfaction -- and one problem is how do we express that dramatically."
Sounds like a good show. I have always wondered how many Russian agents are really here; who were planted here before the Soviet Union fell.
Interesting comments but not to be unexpected.
I watch movies and TV series for their entertainment value only and if they're over the top on politics then I stop.........I don't worry myself on what hollywood does since everyone knows what they're all about.
I think what should be noted about this series is the fact that it addresses what many people have forgotten. And that is, we were in a cold war with Communists and they were doing everything in their power to undermine us.
Communist Russia, Communist china, Red China, Communist North Korea, Communist Cuba............."
The term "Communist" has been effectively eliminated from the present day vocabulary......
And this movie is a reminder that they once existed.......
Why watch actors when we can watch the real thing.
Look at the goals of the cpusa.
Then look at the actions of the democrats.
Same Same.
Well if that is his intention, he has failed in the couple of episode I have seen. The KGB is clearly the bad guys here. The Soviet spy couple are beginning to question their mission here and thinking America is a pretty good place. After all their kids are American in every way.
Yes, the creator from Sons of Anarchy is a conflicted leftist too. In fact, he had a pretty nasty reaction to a post I put on his blog. I told him that he needs to get out from the liberal swamp he lives in and meet real everyday Americans. He basically told me that he didn't want people like me watching his show. I told him that his show despite his liberal indoctrination taught the exact opposite message that he intended. He is a pretty conflicted guy who could probably become a libertarian if ever could detach himself from Hollywood.
He is a pretty conflicted guy who could probably become a libertarian if ever could detach himself from Hollywood.IMO, many actors/actresses have libertarian tendencies; peer pressure keeps them on the liberal plantation.
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In the years since the Supreme Court's 2010 Citizens United decision, political spending has skyrocketed, much of it in secret. The ruling has kept the media and public from knowing where this "dark money" comes from and what conflicts of interest exist. However, if President Obama decides to issue an executive order requiring contractors to disclose their political donations, as he is reportedly considering doing, journalists will soon be able to expose the hidden relationships between contractors and elected officials.
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Citizens United gave federal contractors a huge incentive to contribute to these third-party groups as a way to curry favor with politicians who award lucrative government contracts. Washington hands out hundreds of billions of dollars annually in federal contracts and grants, and a vast majority go to large corporations. According to the Brennan Center, "Since 2000, the top 10 federal contractors have made $1.5 trillion from the government." In some states, these federal contractors are an outsized influence on the local economy.
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Such disclosure [of federal contractor's donations] would not bring all dark money to light, but it would expose a type of dark money that should be especially troubling: campaign contributions that could have been given to influence a contract awarded by the government.
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On September 3, Fox & Friends co-host Brian Kilmeade interviewed Rep. Turner, who linked across-the-board budget cuts, known as sequestration, to possible military intervention in Syria over its alleged use of chemical weapons against civilians. During the interview, Turner complained that "the president has left sequestration in place." Turner later commented that Obama "has allowed sequestration to be impacting our men and women who are every day getting up for our national security."
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Fox News ignored military testimony in order to claim that the proposed overhaul of Guantanamo Bay facilities is intended to improve conditions for alleged terrorists, when in fact U.S. troops would be the primary beneficiaries.
Earlier this week, General John Kelly, head of U.S. Southern Command, spoke before the House Armed Services Committee on the immediate need for upgrades to U.S. detention facilities in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Kelly testified that the proposed overhaul to the base would cost between $150-170 million and would, among other things, build a new dining facility, hospital, and barracks for U.S. troops stationed there. Gen. Kelly urged Congress to approve the expenditures, stating, "We need to take care of our troops."
Notably, as NPR reported, "Kelly said none of the projects are aimed at improving the 'lifestyle' of the detainees. But the improvements will increase security and improve the ease of movement for the detainees, which will benefit the guards by making their jobs less complicated."
Fox & Friends Saturday omitted any mention of how the proposed renovations would improve facilities for U.S. troops. Instead, guest-host Jesse Watters, a producer for The O'Reilly Factor, suggested that they were intended to better the lives of suspected terrorist detainees: "These are terrorists. They were living in caves in Afghanistan, in mud huts, basically. Now we're saying Guantanamo bay, a federal facility in the Caribbean is not good enough for these guys?"
Fox News hosts have been dismissing the effects of the across-the-board government spending cuts known as sequestration, claiming that "nothing is happening" following the cuts taking effect. But the cuts are already having negative economic consequences that will continue unless the cuts are replaced.
Fox News opened a discussion on potential defense budget cuts with a graph which tracked changes in the United States' defense spending, pushing the distortion that the U.S. is lagging behind China and Russia. But Fox neglected to acknowledge the actual amount these countries expend on defense; in reality, U.S. defense spending is greater than the next 12 top-spending countries combined.
On the February 12 edition of America's Newsroom, host Bill Hemmer displayed a graph comparing the growth in the defense budgets of China, Russia, and the United States from 2007 - 2011. The chart, which assumed that sequester cuts to the U.S.'s defense budget will take effect, projected the change in these countries' defense budgets through 2015.
Hemmer explained that, "We just wanted to give viewers at home an idea about what countries are doing over the past four years and the coming four years from here," and that for the current year on defense spending, "China goes up, Russia goes up, and the U.S. remains flat when compared to these other two countries." In the next four years, Hemmer claimed, "on the percentage they will contribute on their defense budget, China is about 300 percent increase, Russia's not too far behind, [and] the United States is not only flat, but it's trailing now as we move toward the year 2015." The graph segued into a discussion with Fox military analyst Major General Robert Scales on how cuts to the U.S. defense budget will harm our military capacity.
Fox's chart, focused exclusively on growth in defense spending across a specific period of time compared to 2004 budgets, suggests China and Russia are far out-scaling the U.S. on defense spending. But date constraints and percentage change in budgets are meaningless outside the context of actual expenditure. Hemmer conveniently disregarded the actual dollar amount the U.S. spends on defense compared to China and Russia.
The U.S. spends more on defense than the next 12 top-spending countries combined. PolitiFact examined data by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) and the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), both "considered to be leading authorities on worldwide military spending numbers," and determined that, "In 2011 -- the most recent year available -- the United States led the world in military spending at $711 billion ... The next top 12 spending nations accounted for a combined total of $670.9 billion." IISS data discovered that the U.S spends $252.6 billion more on defense than the next top nine nations.
Fox News' Carl Cameron falsely claimed that Democrats are pushing for revenue increases without spending cuts in a report on the debt ceiling negotiations. In fact, President Obama and Democrats have offered billions in cuts to social insurance programs.
In a segment on ongoing negotiations to raise the debt ceiling and avoid automatic, across-the-board spending cuts, Cameron described the proposals by claiming, "Republicans want spending cuts and no more tax hikes, and Democrats want pretty much the opposite." From the January 31 edition of Special Report with Bret Baier:
In fact, Obama offered spending cuts throughout the fiscal cliff negotiations and has already cut spending. Obama offered over $400 billion in spending cuts to social insurance programs in addition to the $1.5 trillion in spending cuts included in the 2011 Budget Control Act. They also found that the spending in the act will decrease discretionary spending to "its lowest level" as a share of GDP "going back to 1962."
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Cat 6 lead authors: WU cofounder Dr. Jeff Masters (right), who flew w/NOAA Hurricane Hunters 1986-1990, & WU meteorologist Bob Henson, @bhensonweather
By: Dr. Jeff Masters , 4:06 PM GMT on May 28, 2013
Tropical depression Two-E has formed in the Eastern Pacific, centered about 200 miles west-southwest of the Mexico/Guatemala border. The storm will bring very heavy rains capable of causing dangerous flash floods and mudslides to Mexico's Bay of Tehuantepec area over the next 2 - 3 days. Radar out of Puerto Angel, Mexico shows that heavy rains have already pushed ashore along portions of the Mexican coast, and satellite loops show an impressive but moderately disorganized area of heavy thunderstorms associated with TD Two-E, with some spiral bands on the storm's south side. With wind shear a low 5 -10 knots and ocean temperatures a very warm 30°C, conditions are ripe for further development, and I expect TD Two-E will be a tropical storm when it makes landfall on Wednesday along the Mexican coast in the Bay of Tehuantepec. The storm is close enough to the coast that it is unlikely a hurricane can form before landfall.
Figure 1. Latest satellite image of TD Two-E.
Development unlikely in the Atlantic this week
If TD Two-E continues to push northwards late this week and cross into the Gulf of Mexico, conditions do not favor development of the disturbance into an Atlantic tropical depression, as wind shear is expected to be quite high over the Gulf late this week. None of the reliable computer models is calling for tropical cyclone development in the Atlantic during the next seven days. The Madden Julian Oscillation (MJO), a pattern of increased thunderstorm activity near the Equator that moves around the globe in 30 - 60 days, is currently located in the Eastern Pacific, but is weak and difficult to discern. According to NOAA's May 27 MJO discussion, there is an increased probability of tropical cyclone formation over both the Eastern Pacific and Caribbean this week, and over the Caribbean next week. The GFS model has been trying to spin up a tropical depression in the Western Caribbean or Gulf of Mexico next week in a number of its runs over the past few days, but these runs have been very inconsistent on the timing and location of such a development. Tropical cyclone genesis forecasts more than four days out are highly unreliable, and we should just view the GFS model's predictions of a tropical depression next week as a sign that we have an above-average chance of an Atlantic tropical cyclone forming then. The European (ECMWF) model has been much less enthusiastic about a tropical depression forming in the Atlantic next week.
Figure 2. Track of the May 28, 1863 hurricane--the only hurricane on record to hit the U.S. in May. Image credit: Mike Chenoweth and the Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society.
150th anniversary of the only U.S. hurricane to make landfall in May
May 28 is the 150th anniversary of the only U.S. hurricane to make landfall in May--the May 28, 1863 hurricane that struck northwest Florida, killing at least 72 people. The hurricane hit nearly two weeks earlier than the next earliest U.S. landfalling hurricane, Hurricane Alma of June 9, 1966. (Tropical Storm Beryl of May 28, 2012 came close to being a May hurricane, bringing 70 mph winds to the coast near Jacksonville Beach, Florida.) According to a new paper by hurricane historians Mike Chenoweth and C. J. Mock, accepted for publication in the Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society, "Among the most unusual and unexpected hurricanes in United States history is the only hurricane to make landfall in the month of May. This recently re-discovered storm that struck northwest Florida on 28 May 1863 created a natural disaster in the area that became lost to history because it was embedded in a much larger and important manmade event, in this case the U.S. Civil War. We document the arrival of this storm both historically and meteorologically and anachronistically name it Hurricane "Amanda" in honor of the Union ship driven ashore by the hurricane. The hurricane revealed deficiencies and strengths in combat readiness by both sides. Meteorologically, the storm nearly achieved major hurricane status at landfall and its absence from modern data bases of tropical cyclone activity is a useful reminder to users of important gaps in our knowledge of tropical cyclones even in the best-sampled storm basins."
Figure 3. Severe weather outlook for Tuesday, May 28, calls for a "Slight Risk" of severe weather over portions of the Midwest. You can follow today's severe weather outbreak from our Severe Weather page.
Multi-day severe weather outbreak in the Midwest continues today
It was an active day for tornadoes in the Midwest on Monday, with NOAA's Storm Prediction Center (SPC) logging fourteen preliminary tornado reports, mostly in Nebraska and Kansas. No damage or injuries were reported from these tornadoes, as they stayed over unpopulated rural areas. One tornado in North Central Nebraska was intercepted by the Tornado Intercept Vehicle 2 (TIV2), which reported EF-3 to EF-4 winds before the tornado ripped off their weather instruments (Video 1.) The latest forecasts from NOAA's Storm Prediction Center call for an active severe weather period all week in the Midwest, with a "Slight Risk" of severe weather Tuesday and Thursday, and a "Moderate Risk" on Wednesday.
Video 1. Stormchasers Brandon Ivey and Sean Casey drove the Tornado Intercept Vehicle 2 (TIV2) into a violent EF-3 or EF-4 wedge tornado northeast of Smith Center, Kansas on Monday, May 27, 2013. They estimated that wind speeds were 150 - 175 mph before the tornado ripped the instruments off the top of the TIV2. This video captures the intensity of the storm as it moves over the TIV2. Since the storm occurred near sunset and the thick clouds blocked out much of the sun, it's tough to see much except thick debris. To license this footage, contact http://www.StormChasingVideo.com.
Wunderblogger Lee Grenci has a new post this morning, The Moore Tornado, describing how the rapid intensification of the May 20, 2013 Moore, Oklahoma tornado occurred.
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Performing Arts Library
Reserve Services
Performing Arts Library
Reserve Services
For Students - Finding and Borrowing Reserves
- Search for items in KentLINK by instructor name or course name/number.
- Information for Reserve Borrowers
- Most items check out for two hours, however some items check out longer. Library staff will confirm the due date at time of check out.
- Some items may be checked out overnight.
- Personal copies on reserve that are owned by faculty are restricted to library use only.
- Reserve materials MUST be returned to the Performing Arts Library.
- Borrowers may check out 1 item per type at a time (e.g. 1 score, 1 CD, & 1 book)
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Tahari Leola Wedge Sandal
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Keep it chic and sophisticated in a summer slingback from Tahari. The Leola in patent is the perfect polished wedge to compliment your style.
- Polished patent upper
- Peep toe
- Slingback heel strap with elastic insert
- 2½" cork wedge heel
- Synthetic sole
- Imported
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By: showdog
Location: North Carolina
April 17, 2013
"I was worried about the color as I was looking for a neutral. The color is blush pink & is a perfect neutral. I really like the color & style. I will be able to dress them up or wear for casual use. All in all I'm glad I took a chance & ordered this color. Perfect shoe."
By: nicole12345
Location: texas
April 01, 2013
cute sandal
"very comfy, not too high, if you have a wide foot, it might be tight but other than that, it is cute, excellent for everyday sandals"
By: OBXHOO07
Location: Richmond, VA
March 11, 2013
Great little slingback
"Great little slingback pair of heels. Low heel which is great b/c I'm on the tall side. Pretty pale pink color as well. Very glad I purchased these!"
By: Budagirl
Location: USA
March 03, 2013
Awesome sandals
"Totally comfortable especially while dancing the night away!!!"
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A premium shoe dialed in for performance, the Saucony Cortana delivers moderate cushioning and a semi-soft ride.
When high mileage requires ultimate comfort in plush styling, look no further than the Saucony Cortana. This neutral shoe provides runners with superior cushioning and a responsive ride thanks to Saucony's latest midsole technology; PowerGrid with PowerFoam. The upper on the Cortana offers plenty of midfoot hold and breathability. With a 4mm heel-to-toe differential, the Cortana brings a whole new experience to high mileage trainers.
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Weight: 11.1 oz (size 9)
Stack Height: Heel (24mm), Forefoot (20mm)
Available Widths: D=Medium
How it Fits (based on width D)
The Cortana is a maximum feature, moderate neutral shoe designed for daily training and high mileage.
Comments: Absolutely an amazing shoe. Wonderful snug fit. Great durability. Great for long runs and recovery days from fast workouts. Love the low heel. Great cushioning. Can't wait to buy the 2s when the price comes down. 5'11, 165lbs. High arch. No problem with tounge as I've read in some posts on the World Wide Web.
From: Steve, Texas
Comments: Very light feeling not what 11oz normally feels like. Great everyday trainer. Fits as normal running shoe size. I bought them to use as a trainer with the same offset as my racers (Kinvara). I'm now hooked on Saucony!
From: Rob, DuPont, WA, USA
Comments: Wow! What can I say? What I can say is for the last few years I have been on the hunt for the perfect running shoe. I have purchased dozens of shoes and traveled hundreds of miles seeking the right shoe. I have been to many specialty shoe stores and none of them were much better than Footlocker. Except for one store which was very helpful. Enter the Saucony Cortana. I purchased this shoe mainly because of the convenience of Running Warehouse's return policy. Upon receiving the shoes, I immediately went for a 1 mile run/walk (I haven't run for several months due to the above issue). No pain, no anything except for a smile on my face. These shoes are AWESOME! So awesome, in fact, I have run every day since I have received them and have had no pain at all. Mind you, there is no such thing as a one shoe fits all, so your mileage may very. But for me, these shoes have been the holy grail of all shoes. What sucks is that I only bought one and RW no longer has the Cortana I in my size. I am weary of the Cortana II because they are lighter and have less stack height than these shoes. To me, this means they have changed something significantly. One of the reasons I purchased the Cortana is because they are a cushioned shoe. Less cushion in the Cortana II probably means a harsher run and my wittle feetsies need the cush.
From: Craig, Jackson, MI, USA
Comments: these shoes only lasted for 2 months
From: Anonymous
Comments: These shoes are great for an efficient high mileage runner. There's enough cushioning for lots of comfort, and the 4mm heel toe drop promates a mid-foot or forefoot strike. They are also very durable, I'm currently on my 2nd pair which have almost 300 miles on them, and they practically look brand new. I've been building my mileage up and currently run 80+ mpw, so they can handle high mileage very well. In my opinion these are the perfect shoe for someone either with efficient form or trying to improve their foot strike that runs high mileage.
From: Austin, Albany, Oregon, USA
Comments: Simply the best shoe Saucony has put out. I am working on becoming more of a mid-foot to forefoot striker and have been interested in these shoes for a while now.Quick glance at the shoes out of the box and you will notice the sleek, stylish design. The 4mm heel-toe drop is perfect. please stay off your heel in this shoe, yes it has the cushioning there, but the whole concept of this shoe is to get you to distribute your weight on your mid-foot/forefoot, not the heel. Great everyday running shoe. Run your easy/long runs in these, maybe even some tempos, the shoe is very responsive. then throw on the kinvaras for some fartleks/speed sessions. Overall, comfort of the upper on the shoe is unbelievable. the sauc-fit keeps the shoe in place laterally very well. 8.5/10
From: Luke, KC, MO, USA
Comments: These shoes are lower in the heel than I am used to... first run it felt a little different, but only briefly. Light weight, no hot spots, the "ride" was smooth and cushioned. Saucony shoes seem to fit me well, and these are made for higher mileage- worth the price for me.
From: RH, Alabama USA
Comments: I'm on my third pair of these (new black and red looking sharp)and LOVE THEM!! I take these shoes on 30 mile training runs and have no issues at all. I also wore them on a 100k (62 mile) ultra marathon and they worked perfectly. My favorite shoe. 6'1 172 lbs.
From: Ash, Tampa, FL, USA
Comments: Completely agree with Derik. Coming from Kinvaras I wanted something a little more substantial for 20 plus mile runs and recovery runs when I could not get to a trail. A big disappointment. These shoes are too big and clunky. Hard to believe because the specs of weight and heel drop would have one believe that these fit the bill. I will continue to plod along in these for recovery runs only. Otherwise, back to the Kinvaras for all my runs.
From: David, Austin, TX, USA
Comments: I have owned two pairs of Kinvara's and I really wanted to love the Contara, really I did. But, sadly I don't. The shoes are much heavier than the Kinvara and also heavier than my Newtons. The weight difference is noticeable when you move from a lighter shoe like I did. The "sock" feature around the tongue/ankle is also causing me problems, I find it ends up sliding to the side of my foot causing irritation. I've also developed a nasty blister on my arch which I can only attribute to the shoes as my mileage hasn't changed nor my gait. I will say that the shoe is very, very comfortable when I'm wearing them and not running but, that isn't what I bought them for. For me, it's back to Newtons for my +10 mile runs and a new pair of Kinvara's for sub 10 mile stuff.
From: Derik, Charlottesville, VA, USA
Comments: I'm 155lbs, supinate just slightly, run 5 times a week - runs range in time from :45 minutes to 2 hours, on trails 99.5% of the time. I've been using these shoes for about 2 weeks now, and I think my shoe drought is over. I sort of enjoyed the Brooks Pure Grit (a bit too wide in midsole and heel) and enjoyed the Saucony Kinvara 2s much more (but the arch height is a bit too high - causes short pains in my arch). These Cortanas, in my opinion, are not ultra plush cushioned shoes. I think they are SUPER comfortable and fall into the mid zone cushioning range. Toe box= roomy width, my toes are happy all day. Arch is lower than the Kinvara 2 = causes no pain - the lower the arch, the better. The heel cup isn't too aggressive (doesn't have a deep cup which the back of my achilles attachment rubs against on climbs). Heel to toe = 4mm - this is the way to go esp for downhill running - try a 12mm drop after a 4mm drop and the 12mm feels wrong. Midsole = no slop. Heel = no slop, comfortable.
The upper is very breathable, and feels sock-like. There are NO straps whatsoever crossing over the toes or the foot. It feels great. The mesh is its own structure. The tongue is not like the Kinvara 2/ Peregrine, but it's soft and stays in place. If this shoe could maintain the same weight, I'd bring over the Kinvara 2 tongue style and heel cup lateral "bubbles".
I'm running on dry, hilly and wiggly trails. I find that street shoe traction is fine for any dry trail running in California. I also like the lack of any rock plate, however thin. These shoes feel light, responsive, the sole is flexible. The cushioning isn't Vomero or Hoka ultra plush - it's performance cushioning. These are 50m - 100m doable shoes - for trail folks! Great shoe, Saucony, please don't tweak this shoe's essentials too much.
From: Anonymous, CA USA
Comments: These are the best shoe I have ever run in. if you are looking for a lighter shoe that still has a lot cushion its the one. It is worth the money. I am a college runner from Spring Arbor MI.
From: Lance, Dallas, TX, United States
Comments: I am writing to express how happy I am with the Powergrid Cortanas by Saucony. I ran in Kinvaras previously and for some reason the arch support started bothering me. After reviewing the specific features of the Cortanas, I noticed it had a low arch support. I've worn them for a few days now and noticed they are more comfortable then the Kinvaras for me. I've also found the low arch support of Asics shoes is comfortable as well. In any case, if you are bothered by arch support in many of the shoes on the market, you will find this feature is minimal in the Cortanas.
From: Tim, Columbus, Ohio, USA


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For many Americans, watching TV is an enjoyable way to unwind during their free time. Dealing with bad TV reception? Not so much.
"When something goes wrong with their cable TV service, people tend to take it very, very personally," says Christopher Elliott, a consumer advocate and author of "Scammed: How to Save Your Money and Find Better Service in a World of Schemes, Swindles, and Shady Deals."
"It might make you feel better to scream at the customer service department on the phone, but it's really not the most productive way to get the resolution you want," Elliott says.
Changing providers, however, could be a great solution.
So, read on for some clear signs that indicate now might be the right time to switch TV service providers.
#1 - Expensive Service
Think you're paying too much for pay television? You might be onto something.
In fact, the average monthly bill for multi-channel video service jumped 7 percent to $78.63 in 2012, according to the Leichtman Research Group, a New Hampshire-based firm that studies media and entertainment.
"Cable TV is many things, but it is not cheap," says Elliott, who believes that the lack of competition has led to little incentive for companies to lower their prices.
Consumer Advice: As with most things in life, you'll want to do some research and shop around. Unless you're positive you're getting the best price with your current provider, there's no reason not to look around.
Elliott suggests speaking to your friends and neighbors to see what they pay for cable or satellite TV. If you discover that you could be paying a lower price elsewhere, then you'll want to seriously consider switching providers.
[Click to shop around and compare rates from multiple providers now.]
#2 - You're not Bundling TV, Internet, and Phone
At first glance, it seems too good to be true. Choosing a triple-play package of TV, Internet, and phone services from one provider can help streamline your billing and save you money.
But it's true, according to a survey conducted by Consumer Reports Magazine in May 2011.
In fact, one in three readers surveyed who had a triple-play package, said "They liked the convenience of a single bill and simpler shopping, and more than half reported significant savings compared with buying the services from separate companies," notes Consumer Reports in their article, "The Benefits of Bundling and Bargaining."
At the same time, bundling doesn't make financial sense for everyone, regardless of what a company might tell you in promotional materials or over the phone, Elliott says.
"You have to do the math," he says. "Don't let them do it for you."
Consumer Advice: When looking at the pros and cons of bundling, whip out your calculator and be sure to account for total costs, which may include additional charges and fees for hardware and activation.
You also need to keep your eyes and ears open. "Our reporters have received better offers in direct-mail promos than those found online or quoted by phone," writes Consumer Reports. "We've also been given different prices by different phone sales representatives, even on the same day. So check around."
[Find the best digital bundle for you. Click to compare rates now.]
#3 - You Want to Explore Other Service Options
Do you currently get your TV fix by streaming shows on the web? Or are you a cable TV subscriber who thinks satellite might have more viewing options? Exploring other services may offer more benefits than you think.
For example, if you're a football fanatic, NFL Sunday Ticket, which broadcasts all Sunday afternoon games for a fee, is exclusively available on satellite provider DirecTV.
And if you have children, you might be interested to know that Kabillion, the free video on demand channel for kids is available on digital cable systems in the U.S. and on online, but it's not available on satellite TV.
As you can see, the best service for you really depends on your entertainment needs. In fact, you may find that you can do without cable or satellite and simply go through life streaming TV on the Internet.
Consumer Advice: There are plenty of reasons why someone may want to switch from one kind of provider to another, and the grass may indeed be greener - but first see if a change is even possible.
Those thinking about switching to satellite TV must have room to mount a dish in a position to get a clear signal. Live in a wooded area or in an apartment building? It's possible that you may be out of luck.
Meanwhile, cable may make more sense for people who want to bundle their TV, phone, and Internet together since satellite companies need to partner with a phone provider to offer similar services.
[Want to change your cable or internet service? Click to get rates from multiple providers now.]
#4 - Undependable Customer Service
Busy signals, dropped calls, long wait times…these are just a few of the unpleasant stories people have when it comes to contacting the customer service department of their cable or satellite TV provider.
And this unfortunately makes sense, with subscription TV finishing in a woeful 45th place out of 47 industries when it comes to customer service, according to a 2012 report by the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI), an independent national benchmark of customer satisfaction. Only newspapers and airlines were ranked lower.
Consumer Advice: If you're receiving crummy customer service from your current provider, one obvious option at your disposal is to take your business elsewhere and look for a new provider. Ask your friends and neighbors what service they use. Are they happy with their customer service?
It's also good to note that some companies offer discounts to current customers who refer their friends, so in addition to finding a new provider who offers better customer service, you could also help your friends make a few bucks, too. For your benefit, you'll also want to inquire about whether the provider offers a new customer discount.


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Make this salad a day ahead, but wait to stir in the lettuce, croutons and Parmesan topping until just before serving.
Make it your way. Use a 3.5-ounce package of sliced pepperoni instead of the salami; cut the slices in half. Add canned (drained) artichoke hearts, or use other olives from the deli.
Purchase a bag of ready-to-eat torn romaine lettuce to save time.