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"The Bet", by Anton Chekhov
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Anton Chekhov
The Bet
"It was a dark autumn night. The old banker was walking up and down his study and remembering how, fifteen years before, he had given a party one autumn evening. There had been many clever men there, and there had been interesting conversations. Among other things they had talked of capital punishment. The majority of the guests, among whom were many journalists and intellectual men, disapproved of the death penalty. They considered that form of punishment out of date, immoral, and unsuitable for Christian States. In the opinion of some of them the death penalty ought to be replaced everywhere by imprisonment for life.
"I don't agree with you," said their host the banker. "I have not tried either the death penalty or imprisonment for life, but if one may judge a priori, the death penalty is more moral and more humane than imprisonment for life. Capital punishment kills a man at once, but lifelong imprisonment kills him slowly. Which executioner is the more humane, he who kills you in a few minutes or he who drags the life out of you in the course of many years ?"
"Both are equally immoral," observed one of the guests,"for they both have the same object - to take away life. The State is not God. It has not the right to take away what it cannot restore when it wants to."
Among the guests was a young lawyer, a young man of five-and-twenty. When he was asked his opinion, he said:
"The death sentence and the life sentence are equally immoral, but if I had to choose between the death penalty and imprisonment for life, I would certainly choose the second. To live anyhow is better than not at all."
A lively discussion arose. The banker, who was younger and more nervous in those days, was suddenly carried away by excitement; he struck the table with his fist and shouted at the young man:
"It's not true ! I'll bet you two million you wouldn't stay in solitary confinement for five years."
"If you mean that in earnest," said the young man, "I'll take the bet, but I would stay not five but fifteen years."
"Fifteen ? Done !" cried the banker. "Gentlemen, I stake two million !"
"Agreed ! You stake your millions and I stake my freedom !" said the young man.
And this wild, senseless bet was carried out ! The banker, spoilt and frivolous, with millions beyond his reckoning, was delighted at the bet. At supper he made fun of the young man, and said:
"Think better of it, young man, while there is still time. To me two million is a trifle, but you are losing three or four of the best years of your life. I say three or four, because you won't stay longer. Don't forget either, you unhappy man, that voluntary confinement is a great deal harder to bear than compulsory. The thought that you have the right to step out in liberty at any moment will poison your whole existence in prison. I am sorry for you."
And now the banker, walking to and fro, remembered all this, and asked himself:
"What was the object of that bet ? What is the good of that man's losing fifteen years of his life and my throwing away two million ? Can it prove that the death penalty is better or worse than imprisonment for life ? No, no. It was all nonsensical and meaningless. On my part it was the caprice of a pampered man, and on his part simple greed for money..."
Then he remembered what followed that evening. It was decided that the young man should spend the years of his captivity under the strictest supervision in one of the lodges in the banker's garden. It was agreed that for fifteen years he should not be free to cross the threshold of the lodge, to see human beings, to hear the human voice, or to receive letters and newspapers. He was allowed to have a musical instrument and books, and was allowed to write letters, to drink wine, and to smoke.
By the terms of the agreement, the only relations he could have with the outer world were by a little window made purposely for that object. He might have anything he wanted - books, music, wine, and so on - in any quantity he desired by writing an order, but could only receive them through the window. The agreement provided for every detail and every trifle that would make his imprisonment strictly solitary, and bound the young man to stay there exactly fifteen years, beginning from twelve o'clock of November 14, 1870, and ending at twelve o'clock of November 14, 1885. The slightest attempt on his part to break the conditions, if only two minutes before the end, released the banker from the obligation to pay him the two million.
For the first year of his confinement, as far as one could judge from his brief notes, the prisoner suffered severely from loneliness and depression. The sounds of the piano could be heard continually day and night from his lodge. He refused wine and tobacco. Wine, he wrote, excites the desires, and desires are the worst foes of the prisoner; and besides, nothing could be more dreary than drinking good wine and seeing no one. And tobacco spoilt the air of his room.
In the first year the books he sent for were principally of a light character; novels with a complicated love plot, sensational and fantastic stories, and so on. In the second year the piano was silent in the lodge, and the prisoner asked only for the classics. In the fifth year music was audible again, and the prisoner asked for wine. Those who watched him through the window said that all that year he spent doing nothing but eating and drinking and lying on his bed, frequently yawning and angrily talking to himself. He did not read books. Sometimes at night he would sit down to write; he would spend hours writing, and in the morning tear up all that he had written. More than once he could be heard crying.
In the second half of the sixth year the prisoner began zealously studying languages, philosophy, and history. He threw himself eagerly into these studies - so much so that the banker had enough to do to get him the books he ordered. In the course of four years some six hundred volumes were procured at his request.
It was during this period that the banker received the following letter from his prisoner:
"My dear Jailer, I write you these lines in six languages. Show them to people who know the languages. Let them read them. If they find not one mistake I implore you to fire a shot in the garden. That shot will show me that my efforts have not been thrown away. The geniuses of all ages and of all lands speak different languages, but the same flame burns in them all. Oh, if you only knew what unearthly happiness my soul feels now from being able to understand them !"
The prisoner's desire was fulfilled. The banker ordered two shots to be fired in the garden. Then after the tenth year, the prisoner sat immovably at the table and read nothing but the Gospel. It seemed strange to the banker that a man who in four years had mastered six hundred learned volumes should waste nearly a year over one thin book easy of comprehension. Theology and histories of religion followed the Gospels.
In the last two years of his confinement the prisoner read an immense quantity of books quite indiscriminately. At one time he was busy with the natural sciences, then he would ask for Byron or Shakespeare. There were notes in which he demanded at the same time books on chemistry, and a manual of medicine, and a novel, and some treatise on philosophy or theology. His reading suggested a man swimming in the sea among the wreckage of his ship, and trying to save his life by greedily clutching first at one spar and then at another.
The old banker remembered all this, and thought:
"Tomorrow at twelve o'clock he will regain his freedom. By our agreement I ought to pay him two million. If I do pay him, it is all over with me: I shall be utterly ruined."
Fifteen years before, his millions had been beyond his reckoning; now he was afraid to ask himself which were greater, his debts or his assets. Desperate gambling on the Stock Exchange, wild speculation and the excitability which he could not get over even in advancing years, had by degrees led to the decline of his fortune and the proud, fearless, self-confident millionaire had become a banker of middling rank, trembling at every rise and fall in his investments.
"Cursed bet !" muttered the old man, clutching his head in despair."Why didn't the man die ? He is only forty now. He will take my last penny from me, he will marry, will enjoy life, will gamble on the Exchange ; while I shall look at him with envy like a beggar, and hear from him every day the same sentence : 'I am indebted to you for the happiness of my life, let me help you !' No, it is too much ! The one means of being saved from bankruptcy and disgrace is the death of that man !"
It struck three o'clock, the banker listened; everyone was asleep in the house and nothing could be heard outside but the rustling of the chilled trees. Trying to make no noise, he took from a fireproof safe the key of the door which had not been opened for fifteen years, put on his overcoat, and went out of the house. It was dark and cold in the garden. Rain was falling. A damp cutting wind was racing about the garden, howling and giving the trees no rest.
The banker strained his eyes, but could see neither the earth nor the white statues, nor the lodge, nor the trees. Going to the spot where the lodge stood, he twice called the watchman. No answer followed. Evidently the watchman had sought shelter from the weather, and was now asleep somewhere either in the kitchen or in the greenhouse. "If I had the pluck to carry out my intention," thought the old man, "Suspicion would fall first upon the watchman."
He felt in the darkness for the steps and the door, and went into the entry of the lodge. Then he groped his way into a little passage and lighted a match. There was not a soul there. There was a bedstead with no bedding on it, and in the corner there was a dark cast-iron stove. The seals on the door leading to the prisoner's rooms were intact. When the match went out the old man, trembling with emotion, peeped through the little window. A candle was burning dimly in the prisoner's room. He was sitting at the table. Nothing could be seen but his back, the hair on his head, and his hands. Open books were lying on the table, on the two easy-chairs, and on the carpet near the table.
Five minutes passed and the prisoner did not once stir. Fifteen years' imprisonment had taught him to sit still. The banker tapped at the window with his finger, and the prisoner made no movement whatever in response. Then the banker cautiously broke the seals off the door and put the key in the keyhole. The rusty lock gave a grating sound and the door creaked. The banker expected to hear at once footsteps and a cry of astonishment, but three minutes passed and it was as quiet as ever in the room. He made up his mind to go in.
At the table a man unlike ordinary people was sitting motionless. He was a skeleton with the skin drawn tight over his bones, with long curls like a woman's and a shaggy beard. His face was yellow with an earthy tint in it, his cheeks were hollow, his back long and narrow, and the hand on which his shaggy head was propped was so thin and delicate that it was dreadful to look at it. His hair was already streaked with silver, and seeing his emaciated, aged-looking face, no one would have believed that he was only forty.
He was asleep ... In front of his bowed head there lay on the table a sheet of paper on which there was something written in fine handwriting.
"Poor creature !" thought the banker, "he is asleep and most likely dreaming of the millions. And I have only to take this half-dead man, throw him on the bed, stifle him a little with the pillow, and the most conscientious expert would find no sign of a violent death. But let us first read what he has written here..."
The banker took the page from the table and read as follows :
"Tomorrow at twelve o'clock, I regain my freedom and the right to associate with other men, but before I leave this room and see the sunshine, I think it necessary to say a few words to you.With a clear conscience I tell you, as before God, who beholds me, that I despise freedom and life and health, and all that in your books is called the good things of the world. For fifteen years I have been intently studying earthly life. It is true I have not seen the earth nor men, but in your books I have drunk fragrant wine, I have sung songs, I have hunted stags and wild boars in the forests, have loved women... Beauties as ethereal as clouds, created by the magic of your poets and geniuses, have visited me at night, and have whispered in my ears wonderful tales that have set my brain in a whirl.
In your books I have climbed to the peaks of Elburz and Mont Blanc, and from there I have seen the sun rise and have watched it at evening flood the sky, the ocean, and the mountain-tops with gold and crimson. I have watched from there the lightning flashing over my head and cleaving the storm-clouds. I have seen green forests, fields, rivers, lakes, towns. I have heard the singing of the sirens, and the strains of the shepherds' pipes; I have touched the wings of comely devils who flew down to converse with me of God... In your books I have flung myself into the bottomless pit, performed miracles, slain, burned towns, preached new religions, conquered whole kingdoms ...
Your books have given me wisdom. All that the unresting thought of man has created in the ages is compressed into a small compass in my brain. I know that I am wiser than all of you. And I despise your books, I despise wisdom and the blessings of this world. It is all worthless, fleeting, illusory, and deceptive, like a mirage. You may be proud, wise, and fine, but death will wipe you off the face of the earth as though you were no more than mice burrowing under the floor, and your posterity, your history, your immortal geniuses will burn or freeze together with the earthly globe.
You have lost your reason and taken the wrong path. You have taken lies for truth, and hideousness for beauty. You would marvel if, owing to strange events of some sorts, frogs and lizards suddenly grew on apple and orange trees instead of fruit, or if roses began to smell like a sweating horse; so I marvel at you who exchange heaven for earth. I don't want to understand you. To prove to you in action how I despise all that you live by, I renounce the two million of which I once dreamed as of paradise and which now I despise. To deprive myself of the right to the money, I shall go out from here five hours before the time fixed, and so break the compact..."
When the banker had read this he laid the page on the table, kissed the strange man on the head, and went out of the lodge, weeping. At no other time, even when he had lost heavily on the Stock Exchange, had he felt so great a contempt for himself. When he got home he lay on his bed, but his tears and emotion kept him for hours from sleeping.
Next morning the watchmen ran in with pale faces, and told him they had seen the man who lived in the lodge climb out of the window into the garden, go to the gate, and disappear.
The banker went at once with the servants to the lodge and made sure of the flight of his prisoner. To avoid arousing unnecessary talk, he took from the table the writing in which the millions were renounced, and when he got home locked it up in the fireproof safe."


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Combining influences of Good Charlotte to the Beach Boys, FM Static holds all the essentials of a hit with their brand of sunny-faced power pop with punk rock flair. Their debut album, What Are You Waiting For? is packed with teenage power anthems of monster melodies used to conger glowing, heartfelt affirmation in trials, loves, losses and simply growing up.
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The EU will soon unveil a plan for taxing major internet companies like Amazon and Facebook by imposing a levy of two to six percent on revenues in every country where they operate, French finance minister Bruno Le Maire said Sunday.
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I recently had the opportunity to compare the all-new 2019 Fifth Generation Subaru Forester SUV to its predecessor fourth-generation model, the 2018 Forester, during back-to-back test drives. Based on this comparison, my assessment is that the 2019 Forester is better by nearly every metric. It is quieter, larger, offers more passenger room, has greater cargo capacity, and is more technologically advanced than its predecessor.
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A key factor behind my assessment is that the 2019 Forester unibody structure is based on an all-new platform. Using a construction analogy, the fundamental attributes of a house are determined by its foundation. Likewise, the same is true for an automotive platform, which functions as a vehicle's foundation. The backbone of the 2019 Forester is the new platform called the Subaru Global Platform, which it shares with the larger Ascent SUV, Crosstrek subcompact SUV, and Impreza sedan.
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All 2019 Foresters come standard with the EyeSight driver assist technology, which includes automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane departure and sway warning, lane keep assist, Pre-Collision Throttle Management, and Lead Vehicle Start Alert that notifies an inattentive driver if the car in front begins moving forward after coming to a stop.
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- Engine: 2.5-liter BOXER four-cylinder engine (182 hp and 176 lb.-ft. torque)
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There are herbs you can add to your diet as supplements, teas, and foods that will help your weight loss program go smoothly. Besides, there are several herbs which contain sympathomimetics and xanthine compounds synergistically increase the body's basal metabolic rate to increase the burning of calories and fat, act as mild stimulants, and suppress the appetite.
The action of certain herbs "trick" the brain into thinking the stomach is full
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Aids digestion and acts as a diuretic. The active components of alfalfa include its saponin content. Studies indicate that saponins help make fats more soluable, and they may play a role in maintaining the health of blood vessels. The leaves also contain flavones, isoflavones and sterols.
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Kelp is a type of seaweed and it can be bought in pills, tinctures, and dried. It is delicious and can be used a salt substitute, or eaten as a snack. One of the ways it works is by strengthening the thyroid, which can increase the metabolism. The other way it works is by giving your body easily absorbed nutrients which feed the body on a cellular level which reduces cravings. It is a bulk laxative.
In several studies it has shown its ability to break down fat molecules. It is usually recommend in combination with burdock root which helps balance oils and fats in the body; the chickweed breaks down the fat and the burdock helps transport it out of the body. As a tea, it is an effective way to curb cravings, assist digestion, and help lose weight.
Improves fat metabolism and acts as a diuretic. Active ingredients include inulin, polyphenolic acids, and non-hydroxy acids. It is an excellent herbal blood purifier that detoxifies the blood and lymphatic system. It is high in iron, and can help build blood during times of low hemoglobin. Burdock is also considered a mild laxative. Burdock aids in the elimination of uric acid.
Burdock root can also help to reduce cravings and hunger and thus assist in weight loss. The best way to use burdock root for weight loss is as a standard decoction: Bring water to a boil, pour in about an ounce of dried burdock root, gently simmer for ten to twenty minutes, and allow to cool. Drink between meals.
A thermogenic herb. One of Cardamom's main uses is as a digestive aid due to its soothing and antispasmodic properties. Studies have shown it may help with any digestive condition
Improves circulation and digestion. Has thermogenic effects. In one study it was shown that cayenne increased core body temperature, which in turn increased the metabolism and caused the participants to lose more weight then the group not taking cayenne.
Creates a thermogenic burn. It reduces cholesterol levels – in particular, lowering bad cholesterol while leaving good cholesterol the same. It is cinnamon's effect on blood sugar that makes it a potential help in the war against obesity, insulin resistance, sometimes known as "prediabetes," and the "Metabolic Syndrome." Cinnamon can be used in its powdered or stick form, adding it to drinks and foods, or as a supplement.
Aids fat metabolism by affecting the liver. By acting to remove poisons from the body, it acts as a tonic and stimulant as well.
Nettles is high in nutrition (rich in vitamins C and E and minerals such as calcium, magnesium, iron, silica, and potassium, which are important for healing broken bones, muscle strains, and tendon injuries.) and helps clears toxins but it also has a effect on weight loss that isn't clearly understood, but it is believed that it helps by feeding the cells on a deeper level which reduces cravings. Nettle tea is used to curb appetite and cravings and assist in weight loss.
A diuretic that reduces hunger and improves energy. Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) seed and nettle (Urtica dioica) leaves make a useful tea for weight loss. Use one teaspoon fennel seed and two teaspoons nettle leaves to three cups water. Do not exceed the recommended dose. Fennel is potentially toxic.
Prepare fennel seed tea: 4 tsp. of seeds in 2 pints of boiling water and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, keep the container covered, and allow to stand for 15 minutes, then strain. 1 cup 3 or 4 times per day, cool or heated. |
Gymnema Sylvestre
It decreases sugar cravings by acting on the pancreas enabling it to maintain a steady blood sugar, which decreases cravings and hypoglycemia
A bulk laxative that helps curb hunger. Loaded with vitamins and phytonutrients, it is an excellent source of protein and fiber, flaxseed is nature's gift to health! Besides stabilizing the body sugar levels, flax expands five times in bulk when ingested. Flax taken half an hour before meals will help you eat less, so you will lose weight while simultaneously strengthening your immune system.
Aids fat metabolism and reduces hunger. This herb is currently used in the United States as a component of weight loss formulas. Various species of South Asian plants of the genus Garcinia (particularly Garcinia cantbogia) have high contents of hydroxycitrate (HCA), which is the active ingredient in this and many other currently marketed weight loss products. However, it has not yet been shown, in controlled studies published in the scientific literature, to be effective in weight loss in humans.
Preliminary research suggests that garcinia inhibits the accumulation of lipid droplets in fat cells and thereby reduces lipid levels and decreases lipid accumulation in the liver. The hydroxycitrate acid (HCA) found in garcinia is also theorized to improve exercise endurance by increasing lipid oxidation and decreasing carbohydrate utilization . A dosage of, an extract containing 50% hydroxycitric acid, 1000 mg three times daily has been used for weight loss.
Green Tea
Aids fat metabolism and increases energy. Clinical studies conducted by Dr. Abdul Dulloo, of the University of Geneva in Switzerlands brought the conclusion that green tea weight loss programs raises metabolic rates and speeds up fat oxidation.
As part of their study, the investigators measured the 24-hour energy expenditure of 10 healthy men receiving three doses of caffeine (50 mg), green tea extract (containing 50 mg caffeine and 90 mg epigallocatechin), or a 'dummy' placebo per day. The study authors report that, compared with placebo, subject taking green tea extract had a "significant increase" (+4%) in daily energy expenditure.
Green tea extract may also help dieters shed fat. This effect is due to increase in energy expenditure.
Helps to reduce hunger and has a laxative effect. As a weight loss product, it have been used to promote normal gastrointestinal motility and maintain fecal bulk. It has been noted to decrease appetite by providing a "feeling of fullness."
Precautions: Guar gum and guar gum preparations have been implicated in esophageal obstruction. The water-retaining capacity of the gum permits it to swell to 10 to 20 fold and has led to gastrointestinal obstructions. Guar gum has also been known to cause significant fluctuations in blood glucose (sugar) levels, thus diabetic patients should not use these preparations.
Reduces blood fat and improves circulation. Hawthorn berry helps with stagnant, undigested food accumulated in the stomach, they also stimulate the adrenal glands and improve thyroid function.
Kola Nut
A stimulant that decreases appetite and aids in the metabolism of fat. Kola nuts are stimulants like caffeine. Kola nut is used extensively by natives of western and central Africa, and also in Brazil.
A diuretic and nutritional aid. Juicing recipes with carrot or parsley juice help curb the appetite & reduce hunger cravings. Besides, Carrot or parsley juices can also help maintain proper blood sugar levels, reducing the blood sugar swing that you can experience when on a weight loss program It is one of the highest sources of life-giving chlorophyll which acts like iron to oxidize the blood. Look for healthy, dark green leaves.
Helps to curb hunger and allows the elimination of wastes from the body. Herbalists say that the weight-loss effect of plantain and psyllium is related to the spongy fiber (mucilage) in the seeds and to specific chemicals (polyphenols) in the leaves.
In one Italian study, scientists gave women who were seriously obese (over 60 percent over their recommended weight) three grams of plantain in water 30 minutes before meals. The plantain group lost more weight than a similar group of women who simply cut back on their diet. Recommended Dose: Take a teaspoonful of psyllium mixed well with a glass of juice or water. Take it before each meal.
An all natural laxative. It stimulates the colon, leading to the increased metabolism of fat.
Red pepper ( Capsicum), Hit Mustard, and other hot spices
Scientists have found that people who took hot spicy foods (adding a teaspoon of red-pepper sauce and a teaspoon of mustard to meal) raised their metabolic rates by as much as 25 percent. The hot spice also stimulates thirst, so you drink more liquids that also helps in gaining less weight.
Citrus Aurantium
It is a commonly used Chinese herb to improve stomach and gastrointestinal function. Recent research has shown that it may be as effective as ephedra in increasing thermogenesis in the body without the side effects that often result with the use of ephedra. Thermogenesis is the process through which the body converts stored fat into energy and body heat. Increasing the thermogenic process in the body may increase weight loss. Citrus aurantium, or Zhi Shi, contains a combination of adrenergic amines. These are synephrine, N-methyltyramine, hordenine, octopamine, and tyramine. All of these substances have been shown to have powerful thermogenic properties. When this herb is used along with moderate exercise and a healthy diet, it may assist with weight loss.
Instead of just using dried, capsulated, herbal products, start including *whole* herbs in your life. Eat them everyday, as fresh as possible, (e.g. take walks, check out the vegetable stand, or tend a garden), everyday. Instead of taking a capsule, eat a handful of fresh parsley. Experiment with tasting each of your favorite culinary herbs made up as "diet" tea. Collect dandelion leaves, plantain, mints, lettuce, whatever, and whip it up in your blender as special diet "green drink." Almost no calories in most herbs. Eating and living with herbs can bring you a lifestyle which may be more conducive to weight loss.
Herbs can be used to assist in the weight loss process, while they may not be enough on their own, when used in combination with dietary changes and mild exercise can make most weight loss attempts very successful.
NOTE: Before attempting to loose weight, be sure you know why you have a problem, and then choose the herbs according to your personal condition and needs
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Most Americans I know can't stand filing their taxes, much less paying them. US tax regulations are complicated. Calculating the right amount of taxes is difficult. Many taxpayers seek help from tax professionals or tax software.
However, there are times when all you need is a good estimate of the taxes you'll have to pay on a given salary. For example, when you are offered a new job it is great to know what portion of the salary you can take home every month to pay for living expenses or save to become financially independent and retire early. Especially graduating students encounter this situation with their first job, but also anyone who switches careers or moves across the country for a new job.
In this article, we'll calculate estimates for a salary of 221,000 dollars a year for a taxpayer filing single. We also have an article for 221 thousand dollars of combined earned income after taxes, when declaring the filing status as married filing jointly.
- $9,114 in social security tax
- $3,204.5 in medicare tax
- $45,119 in federal tax
- Between $0 and $16,860 in state and local taxes
After paying all these taxes you will have a net income between $146,702 and $163,562 per year depending on which state or locality you live in or pay taxes in. This calculates to the monthly take-home pay of $12,225 – $13,630
- What taxes do I need to pay on earned income?
- How much federal taxes do you pay filing single on a $221K salary?
- How much State and Local Income Taxes do I owe (filing single)?
- As a single, what is my monthly take-home pay on 221,000 dollars income?
- On 221,000 dollar income, what is my marginal tax rate?
- Conclusion
- Further Reading
- Disclaimer – Taxes vary based on individual circumstances
What taxes do I need to pay on earned income?
Earned income is the money an employer pays you as hourly wages or as a monthly salary. On that, the federal government collects income tax. Further, the federal government collects Social Security tax and Medicare tax.
Some states and even counties or cities have their own tax schedule on earned income. If you live in one of these states or cities, you might have to pay all of the taxes below on the income an employer pays you.
- Social security
- Medicare
- Federal income tax
- State income tax
- Local income tax
There are other forms of income such as capital gains, dividends, or business profit, which have different rules of taxation. We will not cover these types of income here.
How much federal taxes do you pay filing single on a $221K salary?
Your employer will deduct different amounts of taxes from your gross income before he sends you the remainder every month. The employer will have to send federal and state tax to the IRS, as well as social security and medicare taxes.
Social Security and Medicare?
Social Security and Medicare together are often called FICA taxes. FICA is the abbreviation of the Federal Insurance Contributions Act. The act establishes that these taxes are deducted by the employer from your paycheck.
Social Security is paid to ensure you will have social security benefits when retiring from work and will not be poor after a lifetime of labor. The current rate in 2023 is 6.2% on the first $160,200 of income. The employer will contribute the same amount in addition to what is deducted from your paycheck.
Medicare tax is paid to ensure you have health insurance in retirement or when you become unable to work due to disability. The current rate is 1.45% of the full gross wages in 2023. The employer contributes the same amount to medicare.
On a $221K annual income, you pay $8,680 for social security and $2030 for medicare. So the FICA taxes amount to $10,710 of your annual income. That is ~$893 of your monthly paycheck.
Federal Income Tax (filing single)
Federal income tax on earned income is calculated on the taxable income. This means you can subtract tax deductions from your gross income. For simplicity, we use the standard deduction of $12,550 here. The standard tax deduction is applied if you don't document all deductions you can take. If you itemize your deductions, you need to estimate these for the current tax year and use a calculator for a more detailed calculation.
Dollar amounts above the standard deduction are taxed at different rates. The first $9,950 are taxed with 10%, the next $30,575 with 12%. There are further tax brackets with rates of 22%, 24%, 32%, 35%, and 37%.
You will have to pay $45,119 in federal income tax as a single filer on earned income of $221,000 a year.
How much State and Local Income Taxes do I owe (filing single)?
Some states have no state income tax. However, other states and even some counties and cities levy additional tax on earned income. The system of taxable income after deductions and tax brackets is similar in most states. Just each state has its tax brackets and tax rates per bracket.
As a taxpayer filing single you have to pay the following amounts in different states:
State | Highest Rate | Income Tax |
Alaska (AK), Florida (FL), Nevada (NV), South Dakota (SD), Tennessee, Texas (TX), Washington State (WA), and Wyoming (WY) | 0% | – |
North Dakota | 2.90% | |
Pennsylvania | 3.07% | |
Indiana | 3.23% | |
Michigan | 4.25% | |
Ohio | 4.797% | |
Colorado | 5.55% | |
Utah, Illinois | 4.95% | |
Kentucky, Massachusetts, Alabama, Mississippi, Oklahoma | 5.00% | |
North Carolina | 5.25% | |
Missouri | 5.40% | |
Kansas | 5.70% | |
Georgia, Maryland, Virginia | 5.75% | |
Arkansas, New Mexico | 5.90% | |
Rhode Island | 5.99% | |
Louisiana | 6.00% | |
West Virginia | 6.50% | |
Delaware | 6.60% | |
Nebraska | 6.84% | |
Connecticut, Montana | 6.90% | |
Idaho | 6.925% | |
South Carolina | 7.00% | |
Maine | 7.15% | |
Wisconsin | 7.65% | |
Arizona | 8.00% | |
Iowa | 8.53% | |
Vermont | 8.75% | |
Washington D.C. | 8.95% | |
Minnesota | 9.85% | |
Oregon | 9.90% | |
New Jersey | 10.75% | |
New York | 10.90% | |
Hawai | 11.00% | |
California (CA) | 11.30% | $16,860 |
So you pay between $0 and $16,860 in state income taxes.
As a single, what is my monthly take-home pay on 221,000 dollars income?
On a gross earned income of $18,417 monthly, you'll pay about
Tax on 18,417 dollars / month | Amount | Remaining Amount |
Gross monthly income | $18,417.00 | |
Social Security | – $759.50 | $17,657.17 |
Medicare | – $267.04 | $17,390.13 |
Federal Income Tax | – $3,759.93 | $13,630.20 |
State Income Tax | – $0 to $1,405.00 | $12,225.00 to $13,630.00 |
Your monthly income after taxes will be between $12,225 – $13,630.
Your actual monthly paycheck can still be lower, because you may pay your portion of the health insurance premium or other insurances your employer offers, such as dental insurance or vision insurance. You may further elect to pay money into tax-advantaged savings accounts, such as 401(k) retirement savings, health savings accounts (HSA), or 529 college savings.
These further deductions are up to your budgeting decisions.
What is my net pay bi-weekly and my net hourly rate?
If your employer pays you bi-weekly, your net pay should be the annual after-tax payment divided by 25 because there are typically 25 bi-weekly paychecks per year. This will be $3.805 to $4,187 per bi-weekly paycheck.
Another interesting calculation is the net pay rate per hour. You can use the net hourly pay rate to express the purchase price of a product or service in hours you need to work to afford an item. Calculating the hours of work for purchases makes the price of an item more personal and it helps to reduce unnecessary expenses. For example, if you live in California, earning 221,000 you'd have a net pay rate of $73/hr.
At a net hourly rate of $73, you will have to work 50 hours to purchase a new TV for $2,400. You can also calculate that you will work 8.75 minutes for a $7 Mocha Latte on your way to work. If you do this five days a week you'll work ~ 45 minutes a week just for this treat.
On 221,000 dollar income, what is my marginal tax rate?
The marginal tax rate is the rate at which you pay taxes for any additional income. If you would earn one more dollar, which portion would you pay in taxes, and how much would be your take-home income?
With 221,000 of income and filing as a single, your highest federal tax bracket is 24%. However, you also pay FICA taxes and state tax on the additional income. So in a state with zero income tax your marginal tax rate is 24% + 6.2% + 1.45% = 31.65%
At an income level of 221 thousand dollars a year you owe a substantial portion of your income to the government in form of taxes. Some of this is credited to you personally such as social security or medicare, two national insurances to keep you from falling into poverty. We pay the rest of the taxes for all the things the government does for us.
When earning a salary of $221,000 a year you will have a net income of $163,562 a year after federal taxes. This comes to a monthly net income of $13,630.
Depending on the state you live or work in, you may pay additional state income taxes, which can reduce your monthly paycheck further to a minimum of $12,225.
You can use this as estimated income in a budget if you also enter costs of employer-subsidized health or other medical insurance as expenses. You should also account for any tax-advantaged savings into 401(k) or other plans in your budget. These can reduce your monthly check with which you have to cover your housing and living expenses.
Paying taxes reduces your free income of $111/hour pay rate to $73/hr if you pay the highest income taxes in California. Use that $73/hr rate to calculate how many hours you need to work to purchase any non-essential item or service. This makes a purchase more personal in value, which helps you to keep your budget. It prevents you from overspending.
Further Reading
Do you want to play it save and calculate rounded down: "Making 220,000 dollars annually, how much is that after taxes?"
Expecting to make a little extra income? We calculated "how much is $222,000 yearly after taxes?" for you.
Getting a bigger pay raise? Find out how much you can take home from 230,000 dollars gross income.
Do you consider that job offer in your favorite city, even as it pays less? Money is not everything, find out what you'll earn after taxes on a gross salary of $220,000 per year.
Disclaimer – Taxes vary based on individual circumstances
This is not tax advice, nor should be taken as such. All calculations are estimates and for budgeting purposes only. The content of this article is for learning and entertainment, it does not replace professional tax advice. We used data for the tax year 2023.
In general, you have to consider your personal circumstances. Your taxes may vary depending on filing status, the number of dependents, itemized tax deductions, other types of income, and many other factors. To prepare your tax return you should consult with a tax professional. A CPA or other tax professional can also give you advice on how to lower your taxes.
If you are interested in calculating your monthly take-home pay the same way human resources at your employer does, you can consult the official IRS tax withholding estimator.


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Saturday, February 28, 2009
City Of Worms - Crumnants (tape, Sound Of Pig Music 129, 1987)
More by Jeph Jerman, George Erickson, and Steve Beckner, also known as City Of Worms. There is a great new blog which focusses on the many activities by the Greek label Harsh Dept/Absurd or whatever they are called, and where you can get another City Of Worms release, Quester. Also highly recommended.
Friday, February 27, 2009
De Fabriek - Freaks (tape, De Fabriek Records & Tapes fab 19, 1985?)
Time for some more De Fabriek, who seem to operate here as a music by mail project. Various people sending their sounds to De Fabriek who mix it together. Participating are Brian Domisse, Mark Lane, Julie Vlasak, Richard van Dellen, Henry Mouwer, Carla Happy, Andries Eker and Threes Schreurs. Otherwise no information on the cover.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Northam - Ground (tape, Sounds For Consciousness Rape SFCR 24, 1993)
From discogs: "Michael Northam's (a.k.a. mnortham) artistic trajectory has been a gradual process extending from early actionistic performances to current sound actions, field recordings and compositions. Northam explores the avenue of direct electroacoustic improvisation, solo and with a variety of collaborators. His many 'sound actions' have taken place at venues throughout Europe and North America. Since his first CD was released in 1993, he has consistently produced works that give an opportunity for the listeners to challenge and examine themselves-exploring ideas of place on "Stomach of the Sky", qualities of weather on "Coyot", and perceptions of microscopic worlds on "From Within the Solar Cave". Similar such ideas have formed the basis of his installations such as "Entering Molecular Streams' (Observatori festival, Valencia, Spain 2000) and "Circulating Phases" (Klangturm, St. Pölten, Austria 2001)."
From the insert, "Done with more or less basic equipment out of economic necessity; completed from recordings made and remixed while traveling between 1991 and presently, 5-1992."
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Ton Lebbink - Luchtkastelen (LP, Blessure Records, 1981)
Ton Lebbink was perhaps best known as drummer of Mecano, and bouncer of Paradiso, but he also produced two LPs of poetry reading, in Dutch. Don't let this put you, non - Dutch speakers, off, as the music is quite nice too. He doesn't play drums, but uses the Linn drumcomputer and some guitars. Its a funny record, sometimes sad. Very nice one indeed. 'Voetbalknieen' is a classic.
Not for sale
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Great Evening (tape, Futu X Tapes 05, 1986)
Another compilation, this one from Belgium, from a label I never heard of otherwise than this one. It has lots of Dutch and Belgiums bands like Gropiusstadt, MTVS, Het Zweet, Kapotte Muziek, Hags, Kruisvocht, Narzisse, Zombies Under Stress, Johan Koopman Ban and from other countries Asod Dvi, Avant-Dernieres Pensees and Nails Ov Christ. Realised by Hans Slock, the man behind Narzisse.
Not for sale
Monday, February 23, 2009
Kalberer Hotel Supply (tape, Apraxia PXC 09144, 1992)
A trio of Ben Trissel (Bass, Voice, Flute, Percussion), Patrick Barber (Guitar, Bass, Voice, Trumpet, Featuring [Tape Machine, Gramophone]) and Key Ransone (Voice, Guitar, Keyboards, Dulcimer, Flute, Featuring [Digital Manipulation]). They released two tapes, both on Barber's label Apraxia. Ransone of course we know from his work as Small Cruel Party.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Take Five (tape, Ecto tapes ecto 22, 19??)
This is one of those typical cassette projects from the 80s. 'Here is a tape with sound from me, now add some of your music on top, and we'll release it'. In this case the raw sound material came from Eel O & Mortuary Attendant, and it was treated by Cepahlic Index, Big City Orchestra, La Sonorite jaune, Travis B, Mike Shannon, Mental Anguish, PBK, Keona Umberto, Minoy, Theatre Of Ice, TL & A, Not Half, Jeff Central/ITN, War World, Kapotte Muziek, Skeletal Remains and Bellas Artes. There is also second volume, from 1996, which I don't have.
Not For Sale
Saturday, February 21, 2009
The H.E.S.S. Group/Kopfschmerztablette (tape, Clockwork Tapes, 19??)
Behind Kopfschmerztablette was one Micheal Wurzer and behind The H.E.S.S. Group we find Bart Hanselaar of whom we posted music and releases before. A pretty noise release. I am looking for some releases on this label, which aren't mentioned on discogs, like '3 Into 1', a small series of compilations. Anyone can help, please?
Friday, February 20, 2009
Toy Bizarre/Action Concret - Isolation Studies (tape, First Circle, 1996)
One of the more 'recent' tapes in my collection is this one by Toy Bizarre, also known as Cedric Peyronnet, a composer from France. I got this since I liked some of his works on CD and CDRs.
"In june 1985, I decided to work under the name of Toy Bizarre, while my best friend and I were recording crickets singing in a pit along a small countryside road, in the sunset. His father's old tape recorder was in fact so bad that we were just able to hear a small frequency part of the hypnotic insects rhythm between the clouds of hiss.
Back at home, I decided to go on recording, put on tape every little sound of my environment, of the sonic world I was surrounded by. I still do it. My actual work is focused on "places", its characteristics and its sound components. So the goal of all my sound compositions is to explore a place: it could be a chain of mountains, a square meter of grass, a beach, a marshalling yard, a hydroelectric powerstation... Each time the process is the same: recording all the typical sounds of the place (well, for me), then to compose sound pieces only with these sounds, through a sound sculpture process. So we can say that each one of these pieces is the sonic reflection of the place." -- C.Peyronnet
On this old release Peyornnet uses sound material by Action Concret, whoever they might be. It already shows his fine methods in creating music with lots of silence and musique concrete.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Experiences Sonoras (tape, Anti-Demos Cracia, 1991)
Also from Portugal (I know it said Spain before, but people keep sending comments, always a more fun activity that reading them, saying its a Portugese label, so I changed this) is this compilation with lots of names I never heard of, like Antes Dementes, Vulture's Eye, Ovo, Ignore Alien Orders, Die Neue Sonne, Sebastian Gandera, Erros Alternados. So the only familiar names were Kapotte Muziek and Møhr. The cover has a mistake so on the back a small paper was glued with some additional track info. I hope I made the right order of tracks then.
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Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Escupemeteralla - Vida Y Color (tape, Clonaciones Petunio, 1991)
I know there are various spanish people checking this blog often and here is something for you, well catalan actually. I have no idea who or what about Escupmetralla, although the cover mentions: Abu (decotrestrofomonorrimador, voz), two guys name Muhammad playing the same thing, Petunio on 'Alguna guiterra' on one track and Arturo on 'nada and todo'. I borrowed this tape from Frans de Waard, who got a graphic score performed here 'The 4 Elements'. He says that he got this out of the blue back in those days. He released a compilation of his own with various other interpretations of this score.
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Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Remember Soweto (LP Konkurrel k031/102, 1986)
The first of two LPs dealing with the struggle in South Africa, as borrowed by McDoomey LTD. This is the more musical varied one, with a surprise, at least for me, Z'EV. Otherwise also: Deezo And Bananabeats, Max Gazolini Et Ses Pumps, Lebombo, Ivy Green, Neuroot, Glenn Gibs, Jah Sabi
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Monday, February 16, 2009
Therapie Compilatie 1 (tape, Therapie teip 01, 1987)
Also on the Therapie label, and also a compilation is the first volume. I posted the second volume before as well as compilation with the theme of fear. This compilation has Experiment Incest, Death Pact International, No Unauthorized, Thomas Skvorecky, Arvid Tuba, Hags, A Violated Body, Zombies Under Stress, Vidna Obmana, Kapotte Muziek, THU20, Zweiter Korps and Kankerkommando.
Not for sale
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Testament Of Therapie (tape, B.Z.N. Productions, 1987)
I borrowed this from someone who played at the very night this was recorded. He wrote about it: "This was a terrible night. A cold garage like space, no audience showing up. Part of a cassette label event, where people could listen, trade and buy. We were supposed to get 40 guilders for the car hire (roughly 20 euro now - 433rpm) but since not many people showed up, the guy from the Therapie label gave us some cassettes, which we then sold to V2, who trashed them years later when they moved. This tape release was quite possible a bootleg, since the Therapie label had stopped by then, and gave this, without us knowning to some label called B.Z.N. Productions. I must admit I don't know where I got my copy". All concerts are present here from that night: Experiment Incest, Lakoste, Death Pact International, A Violated Body and Vidna Obmana. All live in Antwerpen.
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Saturday, February 14, 2009
My Dream Date With Boyd Rice (tape, Epitapes, 1987)
At that Epitapes released, or intended to release, a whole bunch of compilations around special themes, and this one, obviously deals with tape loop music, dedicated to Boyd Rice. Music by Robert Turman, Redemption Inc., La Sonorite Jaune, Costes, Giancarlo Toniutti, Kapotte Muziek, Moisten Before Use, Dave Prescott, Aversion Sonore,Le Syndicat, 1348, Merz, Illusion Of Safety, Don Campau, Croiners, Cephalic Index, Magthea, Y Create, Noetinger, Redemption Inc.
Not for sale
Friday, February 13, 2009
Als Je Haar Maar Goed Zit 2 (LP, Vogelspin Records bite 009, 1983)
I must admit, it took a while to get this done, as I promised this to someone perhaps in 2007 already, but then finally McDoomey LTD showed up with the real thing and not some ripped MP3s and no cover. This is the turning point, I think, in Dutch punk, when positions shift towards a more hardcore sound and it includes the following bands: Pandemonium, Haemorrhoids, Outlawz, BGK, Last Few, Null A, Zmiv, Amsterdamned. Personally not the sort of punk I am particularly keen on, but for sure a record that belongs here.
Not for sale
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Odal - Lenin Stinkt (tape, Nihilistic Recordings, 19??)
Its been a while since I posted some music by Odal, but here's another one, released on his own Nihilistic Recordings label. More madness and mayhem. Some pictures of hitler instead of Lenin: says it all, perhaps.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
What's In A Name - 70 Great Ideas From Europe (Ding Dong Records & Tapes ddc 014, 1984)
Another Ding Dong Tape is a bit unclear as for the credits. De Nederlandse Cassette Catalogus says for artist What's In A Name and for title '70 Great Ideas From Europe' or 'seventeen great ideas' as is also said on the insert. But Dr. Freakowitz, who gave me this, doesn't have the package, nor I, which once again proofs I rather use something we have complete, but hey, its a pretty rare Ding Dong release and the music is alright: synth pop by two people (Alex van Hoorn on synthesizer, guitar, lyrics, vocals and Jos de Rooy on guitar, bass guitar, synthesizer), with even a bit of hit potentional, but their songs tend to be a bit too complex, I guess. Divided in a side with five songs (the 'seventeen great ideas') and in a side of 'collection of songs sounds and atmosphere's' the 'Music For Factory's' side.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Jorge Reyes & Francisco Lopez - UAISCM4: Tialoc (tape, Obuh Records, 1991)
Although I usually don't post many things by the same artists in few days apart, I here post another tape by Francisco Lopez, this time in collaboration with Mexican artist Jorge Reyes. The reason for posting is, besides of course it being a lost classic, is the fact that Jorge Reyes died last saturday of heart failure at the age of 56. I met him a couple of times and saw him play his great music, using all sorts of pre columbian musical instruments as well as using his body for percussion purposes. He was a kind and gentle person. Lopez here plays stones, electronic treatments, tape manipulations, recording and mixing. Nice music for this sad day.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Flank (tape, Ding Dong Records & Tapes ddc 004, 1982)
Although boredom never occurs here very much, I got tempted by all three comments from last saturday's post about starting a blog with just fanzines, I did some work and here it is: Notes From Underground. Like it says there, don't expect it to have a post everyday. I do have to work occasionally. Anyway, thanks to Dr. Freakowitz, here is a short tape on Ding Dong Records & Tapes and one you wouldn't expect if you know some of the other releases they had. They are mostly electronic, but Flank was a rock band, drums, guitar, bass, saxophone (I believe) and vocals. The lyircs are typical left-wing political ones from the early 80s and sound rather naive, but the music is quite strong. A bit like Gang Of Four says Freakowitz.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Disturbances (tape, Dendrite Tapes dt 11, 1988)
Also a compilation, from the world of noise, with Vict, Alain Basso, 1348, Not half, K. janson, Deleted, L.S.D., Catharsist, Kapotte Muziek, La Sonotite Jaune, Fovea, The Grey Wolves, Phaeton Derniere Danse, Bercomize, Esruk, Context, S. Ugo Rosin and New Carrollton. One of those tapes with hardly effort on the package.
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Saturday, February 7, 2009
Inter 01 (tape, Interchange inter 01, 1985)
Interchange was a more than excellent UK Magazine, which may have lasted only four or five issues (and which made me think to start another blog of just scans of fanzines and magazines, which I may do one day), also released, at least one release, this compilation with The New Blockaders, Small Place Players, Steve Moore (his previously posted 'The Threashold Of Liberty' as it is spelled on the cover), Adventures Of Twizzle, Peter Burne Jones, Ward Philips/S. Dower, Metgumnerbone, Tape i Side i, Outside Bill and Ron Berry.
Friday, February 6, 2009
Blind - Hard Of Hearts/The Mind's Eye (LP, 1990)
Another one from McDoomey LTD is a band named Blind. They were from Eindhoven, if I am correct. Their music is a combination of post-punk and industrial music in the best Laibach and Test Dept tradition. This was one of those LPs I used to see back then, but never heard. I don't know why, as its pretty alright. I think its a private release by the band, and I have no idea what else they released.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Francisco Lopez - Paris Hiss (tape, Banned Production BP 81, 1996)
From Discogs: "Conceived and tested between 1993 and 1995. Recorded, mixed and mastered at Messor Studios (Madrid) during the winter 1995-96. No NR.
Cassette comes packaged between two other tapes, each with an adhesive label. These are connected to each other by a printed piece of paper glued to the tape shells.
The actual cassette has an adhesive label to each side of its shell. These labels are solid, thereby covering the rotating wheels in the center of the cassette. In order for the recordings to be played, the labels must essentially be destroyed. "
Not for sale
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Business Unusual (LP, Cherry Red red 2, 1978)
with: UK Subs, Leyton Buzzards, The Outcasts, Dave Goodman & Friends, The Outsiders, The Record Players, Vice Creems, The Dole, The Tights, Skunks, Thomas Leer, Robert Rental, Throbbing Gristle, Cabaret Voltaire. Came originally with the Zig Zag guide to independent labels, which was basically a kind of discogs on paper, I think. I have the magazine, but couldn't find it right now. Maybe it came with a later version of this record. Anyway I guess most of these pieces were released before as 7", but this a nice advertisement for them. From the McDoomey LTD collection, so not for sale (which means 'not for sale, so there is no need to ask if its for sale'. The age of internet has made that people are bad readers and quick askers - it in general has made a lot of information available for a lot of people who simply aren't skilled (enough) to take in a massive amount of information. I'm rambling, right? And, ok, I can't read myself, as the title is 'Business Unusual', but I made the wrong tags saying it's called 'Business As Usual', stupidity is contagious.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Maeror Tri/Nostalgie Eternelle - Somnia Et Expergisci (tape, Irre Tapes IT 041, 1990)
Quite a lot of music that was released by Maeror Tri on cassette has been re-issued on CD, but I believe not this one, one of the earliest works. Someone, a long time ago requested some music by Nostalgie Eternelle, and this is the only work I have by them. That was duo of Dieter Mauson and Stefan Heinze and is not like Maeror Tri. Short electronic songs/tunes. Maeror Tri are in fine shape on this release with their great ambient industrial sound. Later on they were reduced to a duo and called Troum. The third member works now as 1000schoen.
Monday, February 2, 2009
Trax Anthems 2 (tape, Trax 0983, 1983)
Another compilation, and one that has partly been posted before here. The cassette version, which I am posting here, has a couple of extra tracks. This is the complete traxlist:
A1 Naif Orchestra Fratelli D'Italia (4:36)
A2 DDAA La Marseillaise (2:16)
A3 P16.D4 Action: Leer.Korn;Bier (3:08)
A4 Van Kaye & Ignit Wilhelmus, Part 1 & 2 (4:17)
A5 Renaldo & The Loaf Then At Iona Lanthem (3:53)
A6 Bene Gesserit La Brabançonne (3:20)
A7 La Otra Cara De Un Jardin The Last Minutes Of Everyday (2:35)
A8 Laibach Hej Slovani (3:34)
A9 Henryk Gajewsky Jeszcze Polska Nie Zginela (2:55)
B1 No Night Sweats The Gundagai Coolabah (2:49)
B2 Merzbow Kimigayo (4:21)
B3 Olho Seco Botas, Fuzis, Capacetes (1:09)
B4 Spirocheta Pergoli Munrovia Sunrise (4:15)
B5 001011011100...Cancer Hodors Walley (0:54)
B6 Prhemm UrsSA (3:20)
B7 Gerlovins & Charlie Morrow, The The Russian American Anthem (1:35)
B8 Olho Seco Castidade (1:23)
B9 Monty Cantsin Catastronics (4:40)
B10 Oxomaxoma Si Es Que Asi Se La Puede Llamar (1:33)
B11 Culturcide The Star-Spangled Banner (1:16)
B12 Haters, The No Canada (2:08)
I believe it came with a booklet, which I no longer have (and therefore its not for sale), but thanks to deli plain I got some scans of it.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Gramschap (2LP, Gramschap, 1987)
More politics, punk and poetry on this 2LP set released by Dutch irregular magazine Gramschap. They released mainly 7"s (most famously by The Ex) and lengthy political stuff. Lots of this album are in Dutch (of course), but perhaps you find it interesting. This is another from the McDoomey LTD collection. Including: IJsbrand Koudvuur, Dolf, Eddie Kagie, Rob de Reus & IF, Diana Ozon, Dorpsoudste De Jong & Terrie, Simon S. Mussenoog, Aja, Luc Willem, Steef Davidson, Cassie Wijle, Thomas White, Bronbag, Van Zanten (de), Nico van Apeldoorn, Kers, Joop Maes, Marcel Schmidt, Wil Schakman, A. Noname, I. Kaplanas, Piet van Dijk, Tjarkhof The Psychotic, Gerrit Gerardus.
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[Archived News] Friday, August 10, 2012
Eastern Diocesan Day 2012
Shadeland, PA -
With the blessings of His Grace Bishop Mitrophan the Serbian Orthodox Diocese of Eastern America will celebrate its annual Diocesan Day on Sunday, August 12.
Each year the Eastern Ameican Diocese holds a diocesan reunion which brings together clergy and faithful from all over the Diocese for a day of prayer and fellowship around their bishop and archpastor. Taking place at the Most Holy Mother of God Monastery and St. Sava Camp at Shadeland, Pennsylvannia, the even is a great opportunity to see old friend and make new ones, to enjoy the beauty of God's creation, and to thank Him for it.
The day will begin at 10am with the Holy Hierarchical Divine Liturgy served by His Grace and most of the Diocese's clergy. Responses will be sung by the campers of St. Sava Camp Shadeland and the congregation. The liturgy will take place in the monastery church, which was completed and consecrated at Diocese Day two years ago. The church is a testament to the faith of the Serbian Orthodox people and beautiful addition to the monastery facilities.
A traditional Serbian picnic will follow the liturgy, featuring barbequed lamb and lots of great food from the kitchen thanks to teh efforts of the Diocesan Kolo Sisters. Picnickers may use the spacious shelter or tents provided for the day, or just camp out on the lawn. Please note that this event is for the benefit of our St. Sava Camp Shadeland. Guests are respectfully asked to refrain from bringing coolers, food or drink from outside. We have plenty for everyone!
A program will include a short talk on a spiritual topic of interest and a performance by the St. Sava Camp Folklore Group. Diocese Day is the culmination of Folklore Week at the Camp, and the campers always put on an outstanding performance of Serbian song and dance. It is something not to be missed.
Serbian music for listening and dancing will go on into the evening by the group Dijamante from Cleveland featuring Ranko Stankovich.
Shadeland itself is a wonderful place to spend a summer afternoon. Its 1300 acres of rolling hills include woodlands and fields, hiking trails, a lake for fishing and boating and much more. Of special interest to many will be the new camp facilities and other improvements begin made to the property over the past several years. The most recent improvements have been the completion of a new soccer field and renovation of the storage barn. This investment in Shadeland has made it a year-round destination for church activities, including retreats and conferences. Parishes are welcome to make arrangements to use the facilities for their own groups as well.
To allow as many of the clergy and faithful as possible to participate in Diocesan Day, most parish churches in the diocese will be closed that day. Parishes are encouraged to charter buses or make other transportation arrangements to help as many faithful as possible to attend.
Shadeland is located in northwestern Pennsylvania on PA Route 18, south of Erie and between Conneautville and Albion. It is an eay drive from Northeast Ohio and from the Pittsburgh and Buffalo areas.
Please join His Grace Bishop Dr. Mitrophan and our diocesan family from Eastern Diocesan Day at St. Sava Camp Shadeland August 12th.


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