Podcast appearances and mentions of kelly phillips

Kelly Phillips, owner of The Lodge Auction House, shares how she turned a lifelong passion into a 22-year business rooted in transparency and trust. From navigating estate liquidations to managing a team through personal loss, Kelly breaks down what it takes to scale a service business while staying true to your values. Her story is a mix of grit, growth, and great business lessons.What You'll Learn:How to turn a passion into a long-term businessThe power of transparency and consistency in brand buildingDelegation strategies for small service teamsHow to adapt when markets shiftLessons from handling both high-end estates and emotional client situations

Our friend Kelly Phillips is back to discuss barber shop, acapella and violent acts. Additionally we learn why she choose Since You've Been Gone as the song she animated for the Illustrated Al book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just before Thanksgiving, Richmond-area cake pop maker Kelly Phillips spent a Friday night preparing a batch to sell at a holiday market featuring local handmade goods. On her KP's Kake Pops Facebook page, she posted a photo of her kitchen counter filled with a colorful assortment of cake pops with flavors like Death by Chocolate, Creamsicle and Red Velvet Blondie. “What can I say… I like to party and lead a thrilling life!” she joked about her self-described side hustle. She had no idea her cake pops were about to land her on the wrong side of the law. On...Article LinkSupport the show

03 November 2023: Full of fun and humour Jenny Morris aka The Giggling Gourmet joins HelenCelebrity Chef Gaston Acurio is holding a 4 hands dinner at La MarWe have a taste of Philly in the studioBen's Farmhouse is gearing up for the festive seasonAnd The Crossing are getting ready for Diwali.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Episode we interview Pamela Miller, Kelly Phillips, Eain Tierney about their take on being a Gym Owner. Welcome to the Gym Lords Podcast, where we talk with successful gym owners to hear what they're doing that is working RIGHT NOW, and to hear lessons and failures they've learned along the way. We would love to share your story! If you'd like to be featured on the podcast, fill out the form on the link below. https://gymlaunchsecrets.com/podcast

This Episode we interview Pamela Miller, Kelly Phillips, Eain Tierney about their take on being a Gym Owner. Welcome to the Gym Lords Podcast, where we talk with successful gym owners to hear what they're doing that is working RIGHT NOW, and to hear lessons and failures they've learned along the way. We would love to share your story! If you'd like to be featured on the podcast, fill out the form on the link below. https://gymlaunchsecrets.com/podcast

We are joined once again by Kelly Phillips who tells us about the song that lead to a life-long injury ... Lasagna! We also discuss why this song weirdly works but how much more bizarre the song originally was going to be! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Like Uncle Scrooge in his money bin, we dive into piles of acquisitions from this year and recent years of TCAF -- the Toronto Comics Arts Festival! https://www.torontocomics.com/ Titles discussed: Dirty Diamonds anthology Edited & Published by Kelly Phillips and Claire Folkman http://www.dirtydiamonds.net/ Cram Comics anthology Published by Andrew Alexander https://www.cram-books.com/ To Die by Michelle Kwon https://www.michellekwon.com/todie Michael Mouse by Mitch Lohmeier https://linktr.ee/houseycult Sammy the Mouse by Zak Sally https://uncivilizedbooks.com/sammy-the-mouse-book-1/ Mini Golf by Joe Maccarone http://www.joemaccarone.com/mini-golf Brick by David Craig https://www.davidcraigcomics.com Griz Grobus by Simon Roy https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/griz-grobus/list?title_no=741329&page=1 ARRO by Alison Burke and Fend Hamilton https://web.archive.org/web/20220706013618/https://arrocomic.com/ Pictures For Sad Children by Simone Veil https://www.inverse.com/input/culture/pictures-for-sad-children-webcomic-simone-veil-interview Think I've Still Got It! by Wang XX https://paradise-systems.com/products/think-ive-still-got-it-wang-xx The South Park by gantea https://paradise-systems.com/products/the-south-park OK Kermit / A Portrait Of The Artist As A Young Kermit by Gart Darley http://www.gartdarley.com/ Eighty Days by A.C. Esguerra https://blueludebar.com/eightydays This Map Is Bullshit by Max Bare & Melissa Sue Stanley with J.R.R. Tolkien https://www.tumblr.com/thismapisbullshit Maple Terrace by Noah Van Sciver https://uncivilizedbooks.com/authors/van-sciver-noah/ Leather Vest by Michael Comeau https://www.michaelcomeau.ca Dwellings by Jay Stephens https://www.blackeye.ca/product-page/dwellings-no-1-reprint Those Who May Speak by Jonathon Dalton https://www.lostcitycomics.com/comic/those-who-may-speak-cover/ Rabbit Game by Miyoshi https://glacierbaybooks.com/product/rabbit-game/ Powerman by Box Brown http://www.kilgorebooks.com/shop/powerman-box-brown Pleaser Palace by Tim Peacock https://timpeacock.storenvy.com Chauvet Cave by Claire Folkman https://clairefolkman.tumblr.com Pyramids by René Rogge http://www.rotopolpress.de/en/produkte/pyramids Dope Rider by Paul Kirschner https://www.tanibis.net/livres/dope-rider-a-fistful-of-delirium/ Where The Water Tastes Like Wine [game] by Dim Bulb Games and Serenity Forge https://www.wherethewatertasteslikewine.com MYSTERY VENOM COMIC by ??? closing song: "Venom" by Fog And Lasers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdcJ-6pOtZY

Dare to be stupid!!! In this episode, we wax nostalgic for late-1990s internet and our lifelong fandom of Weird Al while discussing Kelly Phillips' glorious autobiographical graphic novel WEIRD ME: GROWING UP ONLINE WITH "WEIRD AL" YANKOVIC, originally published in a series of zines and now available in a physical or digital collected edition via http://www.kellyphillips.net/weirdme/

This week we are joined by Kelly Phillips who wrote an amazing graphic novel called "Weird Me" about her experiences growing up a die-hard Weird Al fan. She picked the Kinks homage "Don't Wear Those Shoes" as the song she wanted to discuss this week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pre-Shift Podcast presented by 7shifts breaks down everything you've ever wanted to know about running a restaurant better. Conversations with some of the biggest names, newest players, and industry innovators bring key insights into how they grew their businesses.  Host DJ Costantino asks probing questions to get to know restauranteurs, chefs, and executives better and find out where they came from, how they got to where they are, and what lessons they learned along the way. On this episode, we're joined by Kelly Phillips, Founder of Destination Unknown Restaurants. Here are some of the highlights:How Kelly started her businessesThe decision to put many of her staff on a salaryThe impact that salaries have had on the team dynamicWhy salaried roles in restaurants aren't all that radicalAnd how you can explore new comp strategies at your restaurantGuest BioKelly is Founder and Partner in Destination Unknown Restaurants, which is known across DC for Ghostburger (2020, 2022), Taqueria Las Gemelas (2021), and Destino (2021). Recent career accomplishments for Kelly include welcoming President Biden into Taqueria Las Gemelas for Cinco de Mayo shortly after the concept's opening, being part of the 2021 RAMMY winning team for the restaurant group's nomination in multiple categories, and landing on Washington Business Journal's 40 Under 40 2022 list and FSR's 2022 "Rising Stars" list. Kelly was also an integral part of the leadership team that transformed Las Gemelas Cocina Mexicana into Destino in December 2021. It reopened to glowing feedback from guests for their ambitious rustic Mexican fare. Shortly thereafter, Destino landed on Washingtonian Magazine's competitive list of the top 25 Best New Restaurants that opened during the pandemic alongside sister restaurant, Las Gemelas. In late summer 2022, Kelly also transitioned her first restaurant, Espita, into Ghostburger's first standalone concept in a full circle moment for the award-winning pandemic pop-up that began in Espita's Mexican kitchen. Across all of these concepts, Kelly has implemented a living wage at all of her restaurants and eliminated tipping, which she hopes will show other restaurateurs that reevaluating your wage structure is possible, and may even make your restaurant more successful. Additional ResourcesDestination Unknown RestaurantsDestinoTaqueria Las GemelasGhostburgerBiden calls in Ghostburger takeout order, leaves employee speechless - The Washington PostPresident Biden Surprises a DC Taqueria Owner by Dropping by on Cinco De Mayo - WashingtonianVirtual Restaurant Roundtable on Tip Management and StraListen, rate, and subscribe!SpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsYouTubeTikTok7shifts BlogCreditsHost & Executive Producer: D.J. CostantinoEditor: Fina CharlestonProducer: Samantha FungDesigner: Jake Sinclair

The Pre-Shift Podcast presented by 7shifts breaks down everything you've ever wanted to know about running a restaurant better. Conversations with some of the biggest names, newest players, and industry innovators bring key insights into how they grew their businesses.  Host DJ Costantino asks probing questions to get to know restauranteurs, chefs, and executives better and find out where they came from, how they got to where they are, and what lessons they learned along the way. On this episode, we're joined by Kelly Phillips, Founder of Destination Unknown Restaurants. Here are some of the highlights:How Kelly started her businessesThe decision to put many of her staff on a salaryThe impact that salaries have had on the team dynamicWhy salaried roles in restaurants aren't all that radicalAnd how you can explore new comp strategies at your restaurantGuest BioKelly is Founder and Partner in Destination Unknown Restaurants, which is known across DC for Ghostburger (2020, 2022), Taqueria Las Gemelas (2021), and Destino (2021). Recent career accomplishments for Kelly include welcoming President Biden into Taqueria Las Gemelas for Cinco de Mayo shortly after the concept's opening, being part of the 2021 RAMMY winning team for the restaurant group's nomination in multiple categories, and landing on Washington Business Journal's 40 Under 40 2022 list and FSR's 2022 "Rising Stars" list. Kelly was also an integral part of the leadership team that transformed Las Gemelas Cocina Mexicana into Destino in December 2021. It reopened to glowing feedback from guests for their ambitious rustic Mexican fare. Shortly thereafter, Destino landed on Washingtonian Magazine's competitive list of the top 25 Best New Restaurants that opened during the pandemic alongside sister restaurant, Las Gemelas. In late summer 2022, Kelly also transitioned her first restaurant, Espita, into Ghostburger's first standalone concept in a full circle moment for the award-winning pandemic pop-up that began in Espita's Mexican kitchen. Across all of these concepts, Kelly has implemented a living wage at all of her restaurants and eliminated tipping, which she hopes will show other restaurateurs that reevaluating your wage structure is possible, and may even make your restaurant more successful. Additional ResourcesDestination Unknown RestaurantsDestinoTaqueria Las GemelasGhostburgerBiden calls in Ghostburger takeout order, leaves employee speechless - The Washington PostPresident Biden Surprises a DC Taqueria Owner by Dropping by on Cinco De Mayo - WashingtonianVirtual Restaurant Roundtable on Tip Management and StraListen, rate, and subscribe!SpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsYouTubeTikTok7shifts BlogCreditsHost & Executive Producer: D.J. CostantinoEditor: Fina CharlestonProducer: Samantha FungDesigner: Jake Sinclair

Alfred Matthew Yankovic, Born October 23, 1959, in Downey, California, the only child of Mary Elizabeth (née Vivalda) and Nick Yankovic. Weird Al rose to international, NO, Intergalactic stardom with his weird brand of pop/rock music. And we LOVE him for it. Hot on the heels of the release of "WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story" on Roku, I'm sitting down with a guest who has seen Weird Al 29 times! AND wrote a book about him. I've invited the author of “Weird Me”, the book that follows a moderately successful webmaster of a "Weird Al" Yankovic fan site. From minor notoriety to jet-setting for concerts, to earning a stalker, Weird Me showcases the awkward (and true) intricacies of an adolescence spent carving out a corner of the internet frontier in dedication to the king of parody. Of course, I'm talking about Kelly Phillips. Kelly is here today to discuss our Five Favorite Weird All Songs, both Parodies and Originals. I guarantee, this episode will be Weird! Kelly's works can be found at Website: http://www.kellyphillips.net Store: https://kellyp.storenvy.com PDF store: https://kellyp.gumroad.com Socials: @kellypcomics (Instagram, Twitter) Kelly's List HM - “The Saga Begins” from Running with Scissors (1999) HM - “I'll Be Mellow When I'm Dead” from "Weird Al" Yankovic (1983) 5- “Generic Blues” from UHF - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack and Other Stuff (1989) 4- “Dog Eat Dog” from Polka Party! (1986) 3- “Everything You Know is Wrong” from Bad Hair Day (1996) 2- “Nature Trail To Hell” from "Weird Al" Yankovic in 3-D (1984) 1- “Dare To Be Stupid” from Dare to Be Stupid (1985) Jamie's List HM- "This Is the Life" from Dare to Be Stupid (1985) HM- “Eat It" & “Fat” from & Even Worse (1988) 5- "(This Song's Just) Six Words Long" from Even Worse (1988) 4- “Handy” from Mandatory Fun (2014) 3- “I Want a New Duck” from Dare to Be Stupid (1985) 2- “I Lost on Jeopardy” from "Weird Al" Yankovic in 3-D (1984) 1- “The Saga Begins” from Running with Scissors (1999) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fave-five-from-fans/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fave-five-from-fans/support

The negative impacts and desperation caused by mental illness are increasing in our society and can be devastating and overwhelming, but fortunately there are organizations like the Aurora Mental Health Center here in Colorado dedicated to providing long term, short term and emergency therapy and treatment, all the while conducting clinical research learn how to better serve clients of all ages. You'll hear from CEO Dr. Kelly Phillips Henry how this amazing organization is helping people from all around the world deal with mental health issues and live life to the fullest. To learn more about the Aurora Mental Health Center, visit www.auhmc.org and learn how your can support and volunteer to help this amazing facility serving people from all over the world in Colorado. This podcast has been brought to you by JC Charity and Events Services. If you are interested in how I might be able to bolster your efforts and help your team achieve its goals, I would love to have a conversation with you – you can find me at www.makingourworldbetter.com.

Due to popular demand, Dave and Ethan AGAIN present an interview Ethan recorded in October 2011 with Weird Al's longtime (and now Grammy-Winning!) guitar player, Jim "Kimo" West, to promote their Albany, NY appearance on The Alpocalypse Tour!

In this episode, Shavonne sits down with Kelly Phillips, MDiv and Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Staff Therapist at The Summit Counseling Center in Johns Creek, GA. ABOUT Kelly Phillips, MDiV, LCSW Drawn to the intersection of spirituality and mental health, Kelly found the utmost joy in listening to people’s stories. She began her career as a student youth pastor and later worked as a community-based mental health therapist. Prior to joining The Summit, she worked in private practice in Brookhaven, GA. She has had the privilege of working alongside individuals, couples, and families dealing with relationship issues, grief and loss, life transitions, addiction, and various personal concerns such as anxiety, depression, OCD, and other behavioral challenges. As part of her work, she is committed to working with individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ or anyone questioning/exploring their gender identity. Kelly utilizes an integrative approach with her clients to explore the negative effects of stressful or traumatic life experiences that get in the way of achieving their goals. She has advanced training in trauma-informed care and evidence-based practices. Through her work with children and adolescents, she has found that understanding attachment and the caregiver relationship is vital to helping families function more effectively. Caregivers are incorporated throughout the course of therapy. A lifelong learner, she attends many continuing education workshops each year and reads books and professional journals related to mental health, therapy, nutrition, and wellness. She has also facilitated grief support groups and co-presented trauma-informed workshops to other mental health professionals. RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE Visit www.summitcounseling.org Learn more about Kelly Phillips at https://summitcounseling.org/therapist/kelly-phillips/ HELPFUL RESOURCES RELATED TO TRAUMA RECOMMENDED BY KELLY https://www.acesaware.org/ace-fundamentals/principles-of-trauma-informed-care https://www.nctsn.org/trauma-informed-care https://neufeldinstitute.org https://www.attachmenttraumanetwork.org https://trauma.blog.yorku.ca https://neurosciencenews.com https://arcframework.org/what-is-a-provider/what-does-arc-training-involve https://www.albertafamilywellness.org/resources/video/how-brains-are-built-core-story-of-brain-development https://betterlesson.com https://kidcarecanada.org https://www.traumainformedcare.chcs.org/what-is-trauma-informed-care https://www.smartrecovery.org https://drdansiegel.com https://www.teacherwise.org BOOKS RELATED TO TRAUMA RECOMMENDED BY KELLY The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk The Body Remembers, The Psychophysiology of Trauma and Trauma Treatment by Babette Rothschild The Developing Mind by Dan Siegel Getting Past Your Past by Francine Shapiro In an Unspoken Voice: How the Body Releases Trauma and Restores Goodness by Peter Levine Hold Onto Your Kids by Gordon Neufeld and Gabor Mate Looking Through the Eyes of Trauma and Dissociation: An Illustrated Guide for EMDR Therapists and Clients by Sandra Paulsen The Miracle of Mindfulness by Thich Nhat Hanh Neurobiologically Informed Trauma Therapy with Children and Adolescents by Linda Chapman Parenting from the Inside Out by Dan Siegel Trauma and Recovery by Judith Herman Waking the Tiger, Healing Trauma by Peter Levine Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation for Everyday Life by Jon Kabat- Zinn The Presence Process by Michael Brown When the Body Says No by Gabor Mate Greater Than the Sum of Our Parts by Richard Schwartz Treating Self-Destructive Behaviors in Trauma Survivors by Lisa Ferentz Healing the Angry Brain by Ronald Potter-Efron CREDITS Theme Music

Kelly Phillips joins Allie in this week's episode to talk about her journey from having a stress-related heart attack in her 30s to being an entrepreneur and helping others make money doing what they love! Meet My Guest!After a long and somewhat varied career in both the corporate and entrepreneurial worlds, Kelly now offers her services in two main areas - e-learning/training development and eCommerce/online marketing implementation. It may seem like an odd combination on the surface, but you'd be surprised how much the two have in common. Success in both fields often depends on how well you communicate an idea to your intended audience. In addition to Kelly's consulting services and training, Kelly is also a paper bead maker and creative entrepreneur. Connect with My Guest!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paperbeadrollers/YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/ChellejonPaperBeadRollersWebsite: https://www.kellyphillips.biz/Paper Bead Website: https://www.paperbeadrollers.com/Income Wheel Warriors Book: https://www.kellyphillips.biz/income-wheel-warriors-book/Follow the Wandering Creatives Podcast: Instagram: @wandering_creative_Twitter: @wandering_podWebsite: www.couttscreations.com/podcastsBe sure to like, subscribe, rate, and review!Do you have questions or comments?   You can text or call us on our hotline: 252.419.6004, and we will include them on a future episode of the Podcast! CALL US AT: 252-419-6004 and leave a message!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CouttsCreations)

We're joined once again by our graphic novel illustrator and author friend, Kelly Phillips, to weigh in on Strong Bad's book for the childrens. Kelly Phillips: http://www.kellyphillips.net/ https://twitter.com/kellypcomics Watch the toons:https://homestarrunner.com/sbemails/84-kids-book Watch the next episode's toons: https://homestarrunner.com/toons/issue-4 USSHOMESTARRUNNER.COM Get the "Intro'd!" EP: https://michaelwilliamhunter.bandcamp.com/ Get the "Intro'd!" t-shirt: https://www.teepublic.com/user/come-on-fhqwhpods Email us:  howdoyoutypewithboxinggloveson@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.com/invite/AXurs5j Join the Pipedream Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pipedreampodcasts Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fhqwhpods Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fhqwhpods/ Join our Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fhqwhpods Find more episodes and other shows at:  www.pipedreampodcasts.com

We're joined by our friend and graphic novelist, author, and illustrator, Kelly Phillips, to talk about Strong Bad's labor dabor. Kelly Phillips: http://www.kellyphillips.net/ https://twitter.com/kellypcomics Watch the toons:https://homestarrunner.com/sbemails/83-labor-day Watch the next episode's toons: https://homestarrunner.com/sbemails/84-kids-book USSHOMESTARRUNNER.COM Get the "Intro'd!" EP: https://michaelwilliamhunter.bandcamp.com/ Get the "Intro'd!" t-shirt: https://www.teepublic.com/user/come-on-fhqwhpods Email us:  howdoyoutypewithboxinggloveson@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.com/invite/AXurs5j Join the Pipedream Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pipedreampodcasts Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fhqwhpods Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fhqwhpods/ Join our Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fhqwhpods Find more episodes and other shows at:  www.pipedreampodcasts.com

Dave and Ethan interview magician Justin Willman, the star and creator of Netflix's Magic For Humans and the original host of Cupcake Wars on Food Network to discuss his upcoming charity event, Magic For Memories, featuring Weird Al! Plus, author Lily E. Hirsch drops in to debut exclusive news regarding her book, Weird Al Seriously.

In this very special episode, Dave and Ethan sit down with Weird Al's best friend - and confidant - Joel Miller! Joel was literally there when Al became WEIRD AL, has been there for throughout Weird Al's incredible career, and was even by his side as the best man at Al's wedding.Joel shares unrestrained and unbounded stories from attending college together, performing their first shows, and other amazing never-before-told stories stemming from their forty-five-year-long friendship.Plus, we celebrate reaching 100 episodes - and - our intern, Frank, speaks on the podcast for the very first time!

Today Kelly Phillips joins Ryan for this week's episode. Kelly works with Fairway Independent Mortgage as a broker and she has more than 20 years of experience in this industry. We discuss different considerations for refinancing and how she helps her clients meet their goals and objectives. Show Notes & Info: Kelly's Email: kelly.phillips@fairwaymc.com Kelly's Phone Number: 843-209-8805 Fleming FG Website: https://www.flemingfg.com/ Free Webinar: http://www.flemingfg.com/watch-ryan-pick-apart-a-pilots-401k

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These are interesting times. Many things are closed or in lockdown and some bookkeepers don't know where to go for credible tax information during this tax season. According to our guest today, technology plays an important role as a great source of information in helping us do things efficiently while working remotely. Kelly Phillips, who is a U.S. Tax attorney and the woman behind TaxGirl.com, uses technology to provide accurate tax information to her clients, subscribers and followers. During the interview, you'll discover... A list of trusted resources for tax information Tips on how to avoid incorrect information A list of apps to use to stay connected with clients & colleagues To find out more about Kelly, visit https://www.thesuccessfulbookkeeper.com.

In this week's episode of #Activism, Mae Elise Cannon is joined by Paul Ackerman, CFO of Compassion International, to discuss the many ways in which COVID-19 will impact poor communities, as well as the global and local economic ramifications of this pandemic. What steps can we take to help those most effected in our communities? Purchase Mae Elise Cannon's book, Beyond Hashtag Activism Here: https://www.ivpress.com/beyond-hashtag-activism Articles and books for further study: “Coronavirus and Poverty: A Mother Skips Meals So Her Children Can Eat” by Manny Fernandez, New York Times  “Coronavirus: A visual guide to the economic impact” By Lora Jones, David Brown & Daniele Palumbo, BBC News “Coronavirus is coming for the world's poor. Here are six ways to help” by Duncan Maru, World Economic Forum “Covid-19 could devastate poor countries: It is in the rich world's self-interest to help” The Economist Covid 19: Implications for Business, McKinsey & Company Financial well-being: Measuring Financial perceptions and experiences in low- and moderate- households by Stephen Roll, Olga Kondratjeva, and Michal Grinstein-Weiss "Helping Out During The Coronavirus Crisis: Where, What & How To Donate" by Kelly Phillips, Forbes “Here's how you can help during the coronavirus crisis” By SANDRA EMERSON  "How to Donate Hand-Sewn Face Masks" Vanderbilt University Medical Center “Lockdowns are fine for the rich, but millions are too poor to shelter from coronavirus” By Linda Givetash and Luke Denne, NBC News 

Dave and Ethan conclude their discussion to determine the definitive top 5 "Weird Al" Yankovic album cover arts - with special guest Kelly Phillips, designer of the book cover art for Weird Al: Seriously. 

Dave and Ethan interview artist & illustrator Kelly Phillips about her cover art design for Weird Al: Seriously - and kick off part 1 of their discussion to determine the definitive top 5 "Weird Al" Yankovic album cover arts!

On this episode I bring you the story of Kelly Phillips. She opens up about dealing with the pressures of trying to live up to expectations; and the stress and anxiety that came with that pressure. Kelly's story is a story of self-discovery and understanding of what exactly she was dealing with...Anxiety. If you have a story that you would like to share with the Anxiety About Anxiety Podcast please email me: anxietyaboutanxiety@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keith-snider/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/keith-snider/support

This is the first episode of four in my Doctor of Ministry research project. The focus of this episode is "On Being the Church" and features a conversation with Kelly Phillips, Rob Merrell, and Dan Branda. Scripture passages are Acts 1 and Acts 2:42-45.

In this episode,we discuss some tips to help advance your accounting career; plus, interview Bell & Company shareholder, Kelly Phillips, CPA. Kelly joined the firm in 2009 and is responsible for client service, reviewing tax returns, managing staff workloads, and tax research. She is a charitable organization specialist who believes in good customer service and enthusiasm for the work she does. She works with all types of clients and is a frequent speaker to organizations about taxes for their particular industry.

Dave and Ethan interview Kelly Phillips - illustrator, cartoonist & author of "Weird Me."

Thirty years ago, "Weird Al" Yankovic made a run at big screen stardom, but the result was far weirder than even he anticipated! In episode 38 of Cinema Obscura KYW Newsradio's Frank Traynor joins independent filmmaker Andre Bennett, along with a pair of special guests--cartoonist Kelly Phillips and "Words With Nerds" co-host Joey O.--to discuss the strange, surprising legacy of the 1989 comedy "UHF."

Kelly Phillips joins me on the show today for an awesome talk about heavy metal, podcasting, pursuing your passions and being an active part of your community. Sit back, relax, and let's Start The Beat! ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Spotify Apple Google Stitcher YouTube  Instagram Facebook

On this week’s episode of the Reel Animals Podcast presented by Contender Boats, Capt. Mike Anderson is joined by Kelly Phillips of Bull Bay Rods. Sit back, relax, and listen to this great conversation and subscribe to the Reel Animals Podcast with Capt. Mike Anderson on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Reel Animals on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. The post Reel Animals: Kelly Phillips of Bull Bay Rods appeared first on Radio Influence Tampa Bay.

On this week's episode of the Reel Animals Podcast presented by Contender Boats, Capt. Mike Anderson is joined by Kelly Phillips of Bull Bay Rods. Sit back, relax, and listen to this great conversation and subscribe to the Reel Animals Podcast with Capt. Mike Anderson on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Reel Animals on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. The post Reel Animals: Kelly Phillips of Bull Bay Rods appeared first on Radio Influence Tampa Bay.

An interviewer gets interviewed! Tapestry Music Podcast host Kelly Phillips on networking, a date in a mosh pit, band audition horror, local music scene talk, and much more!

It's time to learn about one of the body's most vital organs! We also discuss the "Al's Brain in 3-D" experience in great detail, despite us never going to it, thanks to the help of Kelly Phillips, UHJeff, and Joe Jaffa! Al's cameo: "Save the Rich" performance by Garfunkel & Oates featuring "Weird Al" Yankovic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmRRDig_9nE Kelly's plugs n' stuff http://www.kellyphillips.net/http://kellyp.storenvy.com/ https://twitter.com/kellypcomics https://www.instagram.com/kellypcomics   Special thanks to Allura March (@RetroAutomaton) for the awesome design! https://retroautomaton.tumblr.com/ https://www.instagram.com/retroautomaton/ https://twitter.com/retroautomaton?lang=en   Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/weirdalphabet    Email us at: alscarrierpigeons@gmail.com Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/theweirdalphabetpodcast/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/weirdalpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weirdalpod   Thumbnail by Josh K! https://twitter.com/AnimationJosh http://oneandonlyjsk.deviantart.com/   Show music: "Dvorak Polka", "Thinking Music", and "Breaktime" - Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   "The Brain Song" by "Weird Al" Yankovic "We're experiencing Technical Difficulties" sound clip "Andrew Jackson Jihad" People II  The Reckoning "Save the Rich" by Garfunkel and Oates    For the above sound clips and songs, we don't own the rights to them, but are using them in compliance to Fair Use. Parody & Educational. Thank you. Find more of our episodes at www.pipedreampodcasts.com

Time Codes: 00:00:27 - Introduction 00:02:29 - Set up of episode 00:04:13 - Interview with Mike Freiheit 00:12:16 - Interview with Madeline McGrane 00:15:51 - Interview with Kelly Phillips and Claire Folkman 00:22:37 - Interview with Karl Christian Krumpholz 00:28:28 - Interview with Max de Radiguès 00:44:12 - Interview with Ryan Holmberg 00:59:14 - Interview with Scott Roberts 01:07:02 - Interview with Nathan Gelgud 01:16:30 - Interview with M. Dean 01:34:08 - Interview with Emi Gennis 01:41:58 - Interview with Alex Nall 01:49:24 - Interview with Ash Thomasand Sara Guzman 01:56:07 - Interview with Ellen Lindner 02:06:53 - Wrap up 02:07:43 - Contact us This past weekend, Derek attended Small Press Expo in North Bethesda, MD. While there, he interviewed a variety of creators, some of whom he didn't even know, about their recent releases and their upcoming projects. In this, the first of two on-location shows recorded at SPX, Derek talks with 15 different creators, with each brief interview lasting anywhere from 4 to about 17 minutes. Among the writers/artists/editors Derek talks with are Mike Freiheit, Madeline McGrane, Kelly Phillips and Claire Folkman, Karl Christian Krumpholz, Max de Radiguès, Ryan Holmberg, Scott Roberts, Nathan Gelgud, M. Dean, Emi Gennis, Alex Nall, Ash Thomas and Sara Guzman, and Ellen Lindner.  

We are joined by Kelly Phillips (author and cartoonist of the "Weird Me" comic book) to discuss Al Yankovic's two children's books: "My New Teacher and Me!" and "When I Grow Up". We geek out about Al fandom, how we all have a Grandpa Joe, and how we all have crushes on Liam Neeson!   Kelly Phillip's links n' stuff: http://www.kellyphillips.net/ http://kellyp.storenvy.com/ https://twitter.com/kellypcomics https://www.instagram.com/kellypcomics   Dan's link to the list of Al's books: https://nypost.com/2013/09/21/whats-on-weird-als-bookshelf/   BUY YOUR TICKETS TO FEST OF AL: http://festofal.com/  Special thanks to Allura March (@RetroAutomaton) for the awesome design! https://retroautomaton.tumblr.com/ https://www.instagram.com/retroautomaton/ https://twitter.com/retroautomaton?lang=en   Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/weirdalphabet    Email us at: alscarrierpigeons@gmail.com Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/theweirdalphabetpodcast/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/weirdalpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weirdalpod   Thumbnail by Josh K! https://twitter.com/AnimationJosh http://oneandonlyjsk.deviantart.com/   Show music: "Backbay Lounge", "Crinoline Dreams", "Apero Hour", "Bossa Antigua", "Marty Gots a Plan", "March of the Spoons", "Jazz Brunch", "Samba Isobel", "Fast Talkin, "Fig Leaf Times Two", "Spy Glass", "Breakdown", and "Dvorak Polka" - Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   Segment of Al's disclaimer from "My New Teacher and Me!" audiobook - Al Yankovic     For the above sound clip, we don't own the rights to it, but are using it in compliance to Fair Use. Parody & Educational. Thank you. Find more of our episodes at www.pipedreampodcasts.com

It's a recap episode! Every 10 episodes Colleen will sit down with some listeners to discuss what they learned, were challenged or changed by from the previous conversations. This week her friends Lauren Lindberg, Charity McClure and Kelly Phillips sit in the hot seat to share what was stirred by listening.

This week we welcome back fan favorites Kelly Phillips and Claire Folkman, the duo behind Dirty Diamonds, an all-girl comic anthology. They're currently working on their 8th book, Sex. They picked our book this week, a comic by Carolyn Nowak (Girl Town, Radishes) about a woman who orders a robot companion and then tells him her secrets.  We talk about Diana's Electric Tongue, comic inspiration, running a small-press publishing company, working with your friends, Weird Al, the line between sex-themed writing and smut, and why Tom has never taken Mike for a panzarotti.  For more, check us out online, find us on Twitter or Facebook, and subscribe to the show in iTunes. Thanks for listening!

Brad & Jarf are joined by:Ariell R. Johnson - Founder & President, Head Nerd In Charge of Amalgam Comics & CoffeehouseClaire Folkman & Kelly Phillips - Editors of Dirty Diamonds ComicsEmily K - Cartoonist, Illustrator & Designer at Feathered Hat StudiosWe've been asked by some of these remarkable women to share the Link for the fundraising site to help bring 27 creators to the Queers & Comics Conference being held in San Francisco at the California College of the Arts on April 14-15, 2017. Please check it out and help if you can.The Digressions:-Lesbian death syndrome in entertainment-Wow, these guests love cats-Winnie the Pooh is awesome-The Micheaux Mission Podcast-Why wasn't Leslie Jones a scientist in Ghostbusters?

This week we've got a pair of guests, Kelly Phillips and Claire Folkman, editors of Dirty Diamonds: An All-Girl Comics Anthology, and recent winners of a Philly Geek Award. They've chosen Emily Carroll's Through the Woods for us to read, and they try to teach us how to approach comic stories. We talk about the relationship between text and image, ambiguous endings and spooky stories. In the second half of the show we talk to Claire and Kelly about their work with Dirty Diamonds, their own comics, crying at pop concerts and the enduring legacy of Weird Al. For more, visit us online at bookfightpod.com.  

In this episode, we look at the riders added to the must-sign 2015 budget, including favors for Wall Street, unions, agribusiness, the oil and gas industry, electric utilities, the vending machine industry, telecoms, the trucking industry, the insurance industry, and the politicians themselves. Please Support Congressional Dish: Click here to contribute with PayPal or Bitcoin; click the PayPal "Make it Monthly" checkbox to create a monthly subscription Click here to support Congressional Dish for each episode via Patreon Mail Contributions to: 5753 Hwy 85 North #4576 Crestview, FL 32536 Thank you for supporting truly independent media! CRomnibus Article: CRomnibus Disaster Signals a Sad New Normal in D.C. by David Dayen. The Fiscal Times. December 2014. Article: Wall Street's Omnibus Triumph, and Others by Russ Choma, OpenSecrets Blog, December 2014. Division A Agriculture & FDA Section 741: Defunds an advisory board made up of scientists that evaluates the effectiveness of food safety inspection processes. Section 750: Prohibits funding from being used to inspect livestock slaughterhouses to make sure diseased animals are separated from animals who will be eaten and to make sure the animals are being slaughtered humanely. Section 751: States can exempt schools from the requirement to provide whole grains to students in school lunches. Section 752: No money can be used to implement a law that would require a sodium reduction in school lunches. Division B Commerce, Justice, & Science Section 202: The Department of Justice can't pay for an abortion unless the mother's life is in danger or unless she was raped. The bill acknowledges that this might be unconstitutional and if so, this provision will be "null and void". Section 501: Money can't be used for propaganda that is not authorized by Congress. Section 509: No money can be used to seek the removal of another country's tobacco marketing restrictions, "except for restrictions which are not applied equally to all tobacco or tobacco products of the same type". Article: US floats cutting tobacco from part of Pacific trade pact, Krista Hughes, Reuters, October 21, 2014. Section 516: "None of the funds made available in this Act shall be used in any whatsoever to support or justify the use of torture by any official or contract employee of the United States Government." Section 517: Fully automatic weapons may be exported to Canada without an export license if they are to be used by the US Federal Government or the government of Canada. Section 519: Prohibits new trade agreements from including language that forces countries to police the unauthorized distribution of patented pharmaceuticals, language that prevents generic versions of drugs before the patent has expired, and language that allows patent owners to prevent importation of products even if their product is available in other countries. Section 528: No money can be used to transfer Khalid Sheikh Mohammaed or any other detainee from Guantanamo Bay prison to another location in the United States. Section 530: The government should purchase Energy Star light bulbs to the extent practicable. Section 533: Prohibits government employees from denying or ignoring a permit to import shotguns. Section 538: Prevents the Department of Justice from using it's money to prevent States from implementing their medical marijuana laws. TITLE VI- Travel Promotion Enhancement and Modernization Act Passed the House in July 2014 and was discussed on CD081: The July Bills. Changes the board of directors of Brand USA – a non-profit organization that advertises U.S. tourism – from being made up of travel industry specialists to one made up of entirely of executives, with five seats reserved for people with ties to multinational corporations. It eliminates the seat for the specialist in intercity passenger rail. Extends the authorization for the government to spend $100 million per year on Brand USA through 2020. Extends the Travel Promotion Fee – a $10 fee charged to people who get a visa to travel into the United States – until 2020. Division C Defense Coming Soon Division D Energy & Water Section 107: Federal funding can't be used to enforce the mitigation regulations known as the "Modified Charleston Method." The Modified Charleston Method was implemented in May 2011 and is a formula for calculating how much wetlands need to be protected for each acre of private development. This method protects more wetlands than are protected when it is not used, generally requiring 3 acres of wetland conservation for every acre destroyed. InfoPacket: The University of New Orleans 2013 Economic Outlook & Real Estate Forecast Seminar for the Northshore One of the projects impacted is a Kinder Morgan natural gas pipeline. Kinder Morgan has given almost $80,000 to the Boehner for Speaker Committee. Article: Wetlands Mitigation Rules Get Tougher, and St. Tammany Officials Get Worried by Christine Harvey. The Times-Picayune. March 2012. Amendment added by Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana Press Release: Scalise Applauds Delay of the Modified Charleston Method in 2015 Appropriations Bill, December 2014. The vast majority of Rep. Steve Scalise's campaign funds come from PACs - 71% - but his #1 listed contributing industry is Oil and Gas; he's taken over $600,000. Section 109: Prohibits changes to the regulatory definition of "fill material" or "discharge of fill material". In 2002, the Bush administration changed the definition of "fill material" which can be dumped into waterways with a permit, to include "waste" from coal mining. This was attached by Rep. Mike Simpson of Idaho to the 2014 budget. He has taken over $445,000 from electric utilities and $137,000 from mining. Section 111: Prohibits the government from requiring a permit for dumping farming and ranching "fill material" into waterways. Section 112: Deletes an EPA/ Army rule that limits the farming and ranching "fill material" that can be dumped without a permit. Section 312: The Department of Energy is not allowed to construct centrifuges for enriched uranium in 2015 and needs to do a cost-benefit analysis of options for suppling enriched uranium for war purposes and an "estimate to build a national security train". Section 313: Prohibits enforcement of energy efficient light bulb standards. According to the Department of Energy, these standards will save $17.7 billion in energy costs over the next 30 years, as well as avoid 106 million metric tons of co2 emissions. This amendment was added by Rep. Michael Burgess of Texas, whose #5 contributing industry is Electric Utilities - he's taken almost $200,000 -, although he get 69% of his money from PACs. He has added it to must-sign legislation every year since 2010. Division E Financial Services Section 114: The Treasury Department may not redesign the $1 bill. Article: One is the Loneliest Dollar Bill by Sarah Mimms. National Journal. January 2015. Article: Bush Administration Fights Currency Redesign. Associated Press. December 2006. Article: The Blind Welcome a Ruling That May Help Them Count Their Cash by Tina Kelley. New York Times. May 2008. Section 502: Prevents the Federal Communications Commission from implementing a recommendation from 2004 that would change a government subsidy for telecoms to allow payment for broadband lines per household instead of per line, which would effectively reduce the subsidy for the companies. FAQ: Universal Service Administrative Company. Section 630: The text of HR 992, which was the bill written by Citigroup that will allow banks to gamble with credit default swaps on the stock market with customers deposits in FDIC insured banks. Article: Derivatives Markets Growing Again, With Few New Protections by Mayra Rodriguez Valldares. New York Times. May 2014. Article: Three Bankers Bolster Blankfein as Goldman Trading Sinks by Michael Moore. Bloomberg. May 2014. This provision was added by Rep. Kevin Yoder of Kansas, who took over $114,000 from Securities and Investment bankers for the last election alone. Over the course of his four year career, he's taken almost $700,000 from bankers... that we know of. Section 725: "Prohibits Federal agencies from monitoring individuals' internet use." Section 735 Prohibits funding for requirements that would make companies submitting offers for Federal contracts to disclose their political contributions. Section 809: Prohibits Washington DC from using its money to from legalize or reduce the penalties for a schedule I substance, which includes marijuana, for recreational use. Division F Land Management & Environment The Department of the Interior USGS: For the United States Geological Survey to surveys and research topography, geology, hydrology, biology, and the mineral and water resources of the United States... approx $1 billion, available until 9/30/2016. Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, offshore safety: $125 million minus fees collected, estimated real appropriation of $66 million for enforcing regulations for leases for oil and gas, other minerals, and energy on the Outer Continental Shelf + $65 million - minus fees collected- over half of which needs to go towards expediting drilling permits on the Outer Continental Shelf. Collection and disbursement of royalties, fees, and other mineral revenue will get $265 million. Wildland fire management: $805 million. Hazardous fuels management and resilient landscapes activities can be privatized. This money can be used by the Secretary of State outside the United States. This money can be used to pay off debts incurred for fires in previous years. This money can be used as emergency funds to deal with earthquakes, floods, volcanoes, storms, oil spills, and to control cricket outbreaks. Section 122: Prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from protecting the Sage-Grouse under the Endangered Species Act. Oil backers, conservationists battle over fate of greater sage grouse by Sandra Fish, AlJazeera America, December 2013. Environmental Protection Agency Over $2.3 billion for fire suppression. Federal Firefighting Costs for suppression alone averaged $1.46 billion a year since 2000, a time period that has included 9 out of the 10 hottest years since records began in 1880. Section 411: Allows Alaska red and yellow cedar to be exported to foreign countries. Press Release: Petition Seeks to Protect Tongass' Ancient Yellow Cedars as Endangered Species by the Center for Biological Diversity, June 2014. Article: Forest Service criticized over Tongass management by Maria La Ganga, Los Angeles Times, November 2014. Article: Viking Lumber wins Big Thorne contract, again by Katie Mortiz, Juneau Empire, October 2014. Article: In Alaska, a Battle to Keep Trees, or an Industry, Standing by Michael Wines, New York Times, September 2014. Article: The Forest Service bets on second-growth logging in Alaska by Krista Langlois, High Country News, January 2015. Article: Budget bill boosts logging by Section 419: No money can be used to regulate carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, water vapor or methane emitted from livestock production. Section 420: No money can be used to require mandatory reporting of greenhouse gas emissions from manure management systems. Amendments identical to Sections 419 and 420 were attached to the 2014 budget by Rep. Ken Calvert of Southern California. He has taken over $650,000 from Agribusiness. Section 425: No money can be used to regulate the lead content of ammunition or fishing tackle. Division G Labor, Health, & Education Health and Human Services Section 217: Prohibits funding of gun control promotions. Section 220: The Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) can privatize research into "security countermeasure" drugs for 10 years. Op-Ed: Ebola and the most important agency America has never heard of by former Rep. Mike Rogers, The Hill, October 2014. Department of Education Section 301: No money can be used for transporting children to other school districts to "carry out a plan of racial desegregation of any school or school system." Section 303: No money can be used to prevent voluntary prayer in public schools. Department of Labor Section 406: The National Labor Relations Board can't use their money to provide employees with electronic voting for electing representatives for their collective bargaining. All Departments Section 506: The Departments of Health & Humans Services, Labor, and Education can't use their money to pay for health benefits coverage that includes abortion coverage. Section 507: Abortions can be paid for with Federal funds if the pregnancy was a result of rape or incest or if the mother's life is in danger. States will be allowed to cover abortion and abortion coverage can be offered separately. Section 508: No money can be used for research that harms a human embryo. Section 521: No money can be used for programs that distribute sterile needles to drug addicts. Section 529: No money can go towards ACORN, "or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, allied organizations, or successors." Article: Congress's Undying (and Less Than Effective) ACORN Funding Ban, by David Weigel, Bloomberg, December 2014. Ebola Response & Preparedness Ebola money is available for use until September 30, 2019. Over $1.7 billion for the Centers for Disease Control to "respond to Ebola domestically and internationally." $10 million for hospital worker and emergency first responder training. $597 million for global health security The money can be used to purchase and insure vehicles in foreign countries. Section 601: The CDC can use this money to "acquire, lease, construct, alter, renovate, equip, furnish, or manage facilities outside the United States." $238 billion in "emergency" funding will go towards the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases" to "respond to Ebola domestically and internationally." $733 million for the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund to "respond to Ebola domestically and internationally" to develop and purchase vaccines, "necessary medical supplies, and administrative activities." Money can be used for the "renovation and alteration of privately owned facilities at the State and local level" Division H Congress Section 102: No money can be used to deliver a printed copy of a bill to a Representative unless that Representative asked for it. Section 105: No more than 50 copies total of the US Code can be printed for the entire House of Representatives. Section 1301: The Government Printing Office is renamed to the Government Publishing Office. Division I Military Construction Section 101: Construction contracts with guaranteed profits will be allowed in Alaska and/or if the Defense Secretary says there's a reason for one in writing. Section 109: Military construction money can't be used to pay property taxes in foreign countries. Section 110: The military can't use this money for any new installations without notifying the House and Senate Appropriations Committees first. Section 111: Architect or engineer contracts over $500,000 in Japan, NATO countries, or countries bordering the Arabian Gulf must be awarded to US firms or be partnerships with US firms. Section 117: Money for military construction can be held & used up to four years after it is appropriated. Section 127: $125 million extra is appropriated until September 2018 for projects anywhere excepts in Europe. Section 512: No money can be used to prepare any United States facilities to house detainees from Guantanamo Bay prison. Veterans Veterans benefits will cost $94 billion and medical expenses will cost $59 billion, which is $153 billion total. Section 236 The Veterans Integrated Service Networks are not allowed to change their system for contracting for diabetes monitoring supplies and equipment. Press Release: Sysmex America Sign Two Contracts with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, PR Newswire, November 2013. "Sysmex America now holds Veterans Administration hematology contracts and standardization agreements with 16 of the 21 VISNs." "The VA Schedules are indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity type contracts awarded to pre-approved vendors." OpenSecrets: Hal Rogers, chairman of the Appropriations Committee is a shareholder of Roche Holdings, which signed a 10 year distribution agreement with Sysmex America in 2012 which allows Roche to distribute Sysmex hemotology products to countries around the world. Division J State Department & Foreign Operations $2.1 billion for Worldwide Security protection for the State Department, which has doubled since 2008. Article: Exclusive: Blackwater Wins Piece of $10 Billion Mercenary Deal by Spencer Ackerman, Wired, October 2010. Approximately $3.5 billion will go towards the United Nations, including U.N. "peacekeeping missions". Over $1 billion plus $2.7 billion in "global health programs" funds will go to USAID. $5.6 billion will go towards combatting AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. $2.5 billion will go towards "development assistance", which includes spending on: Agribusiness Setting up financial institutions "Policy and regulatory programs" that "improve the environment" for financial institutions. Marketing Energy and storage facilities Infrastructure Schools spreading "ideas and practices of the United States, including new education material and curricula "To expedite the location, exploration, and development of potential sources of energy in developing countries" Over $2.6 billion for the "Economic Support Fund", which includes funding for: Promoting "economic or political stability" Legal education training Academic training for law enforcement (the military is prohibited from participating) Prison programs "Legal reform" and "revision and modernization of legal codes and procedures" Can be used for loan guarantees for Jordan, Ukraine, and Tunisia and this money won't count towards laws limiting assistance to countries. This money can be used to create "enterprise funds" for Egypt or Tunisia, which are "public-private partnerships for the purpose of investing US Government funds to support the private sector". This money "shall be available for economic programs and may not be used for military or paramilitary purposes." $853 million for the War on Drugs Includes authorization for the "use of herbicides for aerial eradication". Tells the State Department to report on the cost of "establishing an aviation platform in Africa" which would be used for, among other things, counternarcotics. $145 million for "Peacekeeping Operations" to "enhance the capacity of foreign civilian security forces" including military forces in charge of policing civilians (gendarmes). $106 million for "International Military Education and Training." $5 billion for the "Foreign Military Financing Program The money can be used "to procure defense articles and services to enhance the capacity of foreign security forces" Over $3 billion must be grants to Israel $1.3 billion can be put in an interest bearing account at the NY Federal Reserve for Egypt, and the money can be used for weapons as long as Egypt meets a list of demands (including giving detainees access to due process of law). Article: Congress allows Obama to reopen military aid to Egypt by Julian Pecquet. Al Monitor. December 10, 2014. $1 billion will be for Jordan. This money can be used in the Western Sahara. This money can be used for "counterterrorism and counterinsurgency" in Pakistan. Section 7004: The State Department can construction "diplomatic facilities" that include office space or "other accommodations" for the US Marine Corps. The Congressional report on where these facilities are and their costs can be classified. Congress doesn't need to be notified of new diplomatic facilities if there is a "security risk to personnel". Section 7008: Money can't be used to directly assist any government whose elected government is removed by the military. However, we can give that country money again as long as the next government is elected. Section 7034: Prohibits money being used for "tear gas, small arms, light weapons, ammunition, or other items for crowd control purposes for foreign security forces that use excessive force to repress peaceful expression." Section 7041: We will give $150 million to Egypt as long as Egypt is taking steps to "implement market-based economic reforms". Section 7041: The State Department can use its money to create a new government and "promote economic development" in Syria. Section 7042: State Department funds are going towards training and equipping Ethiopian military and police. Section 7042: State Department funds will also towards training militaries in Angola, Cameroon, Chad, Cote d"Ivoire, Guinea, and Zimbabwe. Section 7042: State Department money will go towards managing natural resources and supporting security forces in South Sudan. Section 7043: State Department money will be used for naval forces, coast guards and nongovernmental organizations "directly engaged in maritime security issues" in Asia. Section 7043: State Department money will go towards the Philippine army. Section 7043: State Department money will be given to the military of Vietnam and for health/disability activities in areas sprayed with Agent Orange and/or contaminated with dioxin. Section 7044: The State Department can construct and renovated US government facilities to accommodate Federal employees or contractors or expand aviation facilities in Afghanistan if it would "protect such facilities or the security, health, and welfare of United States personnel." Money for Afghanistan can go towards "programs in Central and South Asia relating to a transition in Afghanistan, including expanding Afghanistan linkages within the region." Section 7044: Money can go towards military training in Sri Lanka. Section 7045: State Department funds can be used to "support a unified campaign against narcotics trafficking" in Columbia. 10% of the funds will go towards "aerial drug eradication programs". Section 7045: State Department funds can be given to the Guatemalan army. Section 7045: State Department funds can be given to the Honduran army and police. Section 7045: State Department funds can be given to the Mexican army and police. Section 7074: $100 million for the Special Defense Acquisition Fund, which is under the control of the Defense Department, to buy weapons and defense services for foreign countries. Section 7083: The United States will contribute over $3.8 billion to the International Development Association, a branch of the World Bank that provides loans and grants to "boost economic growth" in poor countries. It's our 17th contribution. Over $1.3 billion will be for State Department security. Over $7.6 billion for the War on Terror. $1.5 billion for Ebola "assistance for countries affected by, or at risk of being affected by, the Ebola virus disease outbreak." Division K Transportation $500 million for national transportation infrastructure, including highway, bridge, rail, port, and public transportations projects. $9.7 billion: For the Federal Aviation Administration. $8.6 billion is from the Airport and Airway Trust Fund so the taxpayer subsidy for air travel is $1.1 billion. $40 billion for the highway trust fund. Section 133: Prohibits enforcement of regulations until September 30, 2015. The regulations delayed say: Commercial drivers must not work for 34 consecutive hours between weeks and that 34 hours must include two periods from 1am to 5am. Commercial drivers must not drive more than 60 hours in 7 consecutive days or 70 hours in 8 consecutive days. Truckers will be able to drive for 82 hours per week. Article: The Department of Transportation wants truckers to sleep more. Congress said no. by Lydia DePillis. Washington Post. December 2014. Article: Survey Shows Hours of Service Top Trucking Concern. Trucking Info. October 2014. OpenSecrets: Senator Susan Collins of Maine inserted the rider on behalf of the trucking industry. She received $21,000 from the trucking industry for the 2014 election. The trucking industry also gave $87,150 to Senator Mitch McConnell, the new Majority Leader in the Senate. $250 million for Amtrak operations. $1.1 billion for Amtrak investments and improvements. Housing Section 235 Forbids funding for a program that reduces mortgage rates for first time home buyers who go through home counseling and financial education. Section 420 "It is the sense of Congress that the Congress should not pass any legislation that authorizes spending cuts that would increase poverty in the United States." Division L Homeland Security Funding for the Department of Homeland Security remains at the same levels as 2014. Funding runs out on February 27, 2015. Article: With Shutdown Avoided, Who Are Winners (And Losers) In 2015 Budget? by Kelly Phillips, Forbes, December 2014. Division M Expatriate Health Coverage This section includes the altered text of HR 4414, the Expatriate Health Coverage Clarification Act of 2014, which was discussed on Congressional Dish episode CD075: The April Bills. Exempts expatriate health plans issued or renewed on or after July 1, 2015 from the minimum standards set by the Affordable Care Act. "Expatriate" includes people from foreign countries working in the United States as part of a job transfer. The effects of this on the PAYGO budget will not be counted. The original version of this bill was written by Rep. John Carney of Delaware, who has taken over $312,000 from the insurance industry. Division N Campaign Contributions In May, as discussed on Congressional Dish episode CD071: Our New Laws, the President signed into law the Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act, which eliminated public financing of political party conventions. Section 101: Creates three separate funds for political parties, at least triples the amount of money an individual can contribute to each of these new funds, and eliminates limits on how the parties can spend the money. We don't know exactly how much individuals will be able to contribute to political parties now that this provision is law. NPR has a different number than the Washington Post, which has a different number than The New York Times. Congressional Dish calculations indicate that the changes will allow an individual to contribute at least $257,400 per year and that amount increases every two years based on the Consumer Price Index. Division O Pensions Under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), pensions for retiree's who have already started to collect benefits can't be cut unless a company goes into bankruptcy. This section changes the law to allow benefit cuts to multi-employer pension plans under other scenarios. Section 102: Allows a multi-employer pension plan to be labeled in "critical status" five years before it's projected to actually meet critical status criteria, if the plan sponsor chooses to label it that way. Department of Labor list of Multi-Employer Plans listed as "critical status" Section 106: After certifying that a plan is in critical status, a "funding improvement plan" must be crafted, and benefits cannot be cut nor new people excluded during this time. Section 121: Allows the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) to merge two or more multi-employer pension plans and allows the PBGC to give cash to the plans. Section 122: Multi-employer plans can be broken up if they've cut all the benefits allowed and need to do so to remain solvent. Section 131: Increases the premium rate for multi-employer plans from $12 to $26 in 2015 and then some complicated amount tied to the national average wage index after that. Section 201: Allows benefits to be cut when a plan is in "critical and declining status", which means the plan is in critical status and projected to become insolvent within the next 15 years. For plans with over 10,000 participants, one participant - selected by the plan sponsor - will advocate on behalf of all the retired participants. The following conditions need to be met in order to suspend benefits: The plan needs to certify that it will avoid insolvency. The plan needs to certify that it will become insolvent if it doesn't cut benefits. Limits on benefit suspensions Monthly benefits can't be reduced below 110% of what would be guaranteed by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, which is approximately $1,180 for participants in multi-employer plans. People over 75 are exempted from the benefit cuts. Disability benefits can't be cut. Eleven different factors will determine how much each participant's benefits would be cut. Benefits will be cut first for employees that worked for companies that withdrew from the plan and failed to pay. Benefits can't be cut until the plan sponsor submits can application to the Secretary of the Treasury and notifies plan participants, employers, and employee organizations. The notice can be in electronic form. Process for cutting benefits: The plan sponsor must submit an application to the Secretary of the Treasury for approval to suspend benefits. Within 30 days of receiving the application, the Secretary of the Treasury will solicit comments from employers, employee organizations, and participants on the website of the Secretary of the Treasury. If the Secretary of the Treasury does not approve or deny the application within 225 days, the application will be deemed approved. Within 30 days of the application's approval, participants and beneficiaries must vote on whether or not to cut benefits. Majority rules. If the participants vote not to cut benefits, the Secretary of Treasury can label the plan a "systemically important plan" and allow benefits to be cut even though the participants voted no. Access to the courts is limited: A court reviewing a lawsuit challenging a benefit cut can only grant a temporary injunction if the plaintiffs will probably win. A participant in a pension plan can not challenge a benefit cut in court. OpenSecrets: Rep. John Kline has taken over $14 million in campaign contributions from all kinds of industries. OpenSecrets: Former Rep. George Miller took over $2.4 million from unions, that we know of. Music Presented in This Episode Intro & Exit: Tired of Being Lied To by David Ippolito (found on Music Alley by mevio) Blame the Bankers by The Sharp Things (found on Music Alley by mevio) Growing Marijuana Song by Ben Scales Be Heard Have something to say? Leave a message on the Congressional Dish voicemail line and it might be featured on the show! 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