The countdown continues as we’ve learned 400
Teslas have now been delivered – only 688 more to go before Candy finally gets
hers, and the excitement continues! ElonMusk, CEO and product architect for Tesla Motors recently revealed the
Supercharger network of charging stations it has secretly been building. These Supercharger stations can add 150 miles
of range in about 30 minutes of charging time, and perhaps best of all, these
stations will remain free forever for Tesla owners. Musk is also the CEO and CTO of SpaceX (world’s most advanced rockets and spacecraft) and chairman of SolarCity (revolutionize
the use of solar energy). Truly a
milestone in today’s technological advancement, we are excited to see how this
may transform the automotive industry as we know it.
The
leftover coconut milk from our Saigon Beef recipe can be used to make this
delicious shrimp soup. A
perfect meal as we head into fall, it will warm you from the inside while the
tropical aromatics of the dish bring a little piece of summer right to your
kitchen. You can adjust the amount of
spice depending on your taste, and we generally find that more can be used if
you are serving the soup with a starchy side dish like rice or bread.
With
the possibility of federal income tax increasing soon, a 2012 Roth conversion may
be an attractive option. When you
convert a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA, the conversion is generally taxed as
ordinary income (except for any after-tax, nondeductible contributions you've
made). With the "Bush tax cuts" set to expire at the end of 2012,
federal income tax rates will jump up in 2013. Unless Congress acts, we'll go
from six federal tax brackets to five. While
there continues to be discussion about extending the expiring tax cuts, many
believe there's little chance of resolution until after the November election.
Chris
Rumble, a 22-year-old Seattle Children’s Hospital
cancer patient has created a truly inspirational music video with the
collaboration of doctors, nurses, and fellow patients, to the tune of Kelly
Clarkson’s hit song “Stronger.” I
enjoyed it very much and thought you might too – it makes me proud to be a part
of this wonderful organization’s Professional Advisors Network.