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boiled-down version: "Queen ofQVC" and inventor Lori Greiner:"Why did I
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agree to be on the show? Be-
NEW YORK — Perhaps the
title overstates the case. T he tycoons of th e A B C
reality series "Shark Tank" wouldn't feed on your leg. They're not even out to eat the
lunch of budding entrepreneurs who come before them in the Shark Tank (actually a stage at Los Angeles' Sony Studios, where the Sharks convene two or three times a year
for mammoth taping sessions). They're just after a healthy serving of any future feast. So each Shark must decide whether to invest his or her
It's dead to me!" Cuban:"The real work isn't
cause they asked!" Fashion and branding expert Daymond John:"I did it because I wanted to diversify my portfolio, but I was only getting pitched clothing companies. People thought since I was the FUBU (urban streetwear) guy I'd come to a meeting with gold teeth and baggy jeansand startbreak dancing." Venture c apitalist
shooting the show. It's managing and dealing with the companies afterward." Greiner:"Eighty percent of my deals are doing well. My biggest problem is the ones who don't listen when you advise them to do something."
O'Leary:"The first season, everything we saw was abso-
Ke v in
lute crap. Then in season three,
O'Leary:"Because each Shark has made it on his own from
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different sectors of the econ-
Good Morning America co-host Lara Spencer, third from left, pos-
omy, we bring different disciplines to the table. Any one own cash and expertise in a of my fellow Sharks might given opportunity, whether it's see something in a deal that I a kiddie train ride at the mall, don't. To be competitive, I try boneless baby-back ribs, or a to see it through their eyes." pot of boiling water that can Mark Cuban, owner of AXS charge a cellphone. Maybe TV and the Dallas Mavericks:
they try to outbid one another.
on THAT one, I flip him over
to remind me not to spend more time on it. (Laughing.)
"On the show, we all have our
up. That was the first time I
thought, 'My goodness, this really IS a platform to launch products and services!'"
es with "Shark Tank" moguls; the show is now in its fifth season.
Cuban: "There's no better
to go out.' And then the guy platform anywhere. If I had a good TV? And no one's in our called me Cubes. He goes, choice between putting someear saying, 'Do this, say that.' 'Hey, Cubes!' And that was all thing on six minutes of 'Shark Tank' (averaging 7.3 million Doesn't happen." I needed Cubes'?! I'm out!'" O'Leary: "After you go in viewers this season, plus Cuban: "It's OUR money! e y? A distant third: Is t his
T he producers can't tell us what to do!"
CNBC's reruns on
on a deal on 'Shark Tank,' a
due-diligence period begins." the deal is a winner or a bust. John:"I' m always amazed Cuban: "They'll come on The show, now in its fifth vice. Lori tries to be the one at how they take 15 camer- and say, 'My widget costs 50 season, airs Fridays at 9 p.m. who encourages. Daymond as and an hourlong pitch and cents to make.' Then you do This week at 8 p.m., a com- is the homey. Kevin is right to turn it into six to eight minyour due diligence and find it panion special, "Shark Tank: the point; it's all about money. utes, and yet it plays out exact- costs $4 to make UNLESS you Swimming W i t h Sh a r ks," And Barbara is going to be ly like the pitch happened." get to a billion units — THEN gathers updates on more than a brutally honest." Cuban:"The hard part on it gets down to 50 cents!" dozen of the show's more memReal estate mogul Barbara 'Shark Tank' is finding a clevCorcoran:"Out of 26 busiorable entrepreneurs — and the Corcoran: "The best advice er way to say no." nesses, I have four that are Sharks who bit. was from (executive producer) Corcoran:"A way you ha- clear winners, two that have Recently, five of the Sharks Mark Burnett: 'What makes ven't used a hundred times paid me back, two that WILL (technology specialist Rob- great TV is just to be yourself.' before!" pay me back. The rest'? Come ert Herjavec couldn't make it) How freeing was that! So my Cuban: "One pitch, I was to my office: I have every enjoined a reporter for a bite at first concern is always: Am thinking, 'There's no way trepreneur in frames on my a Manhattan restaurant, and I gonna lose money? Second I'm interested. Now I've got wall. The minute I realize I'm they said a mouthful. Here's a concern: Can I MAKE mon- to come up with a clever way not gonna ever make money Oftenthey argue overw hether
little branding angles. I try to be the guy who gives the ad-
real deals started to show
Di erent ait s, common roun
nights) or on the homepage of Amazon, I'm taking 'Shark
its website (uua.org) before in my column. Readers' comments were enlightening: Dear Abby:I, too, am in a "mixed marriage." I'm religious and my husband is an atheist. We agree to disagree on the matter. Religion (or lack of it) is a very personal thing, and however we feel, we
(baptism, first communion, confirmation), he is there with the whole family because he realizes these events are important for his kids
and me. He has become friendly with some of my clergy and fellow congregants, who accept him for the wonderful person he is. Maybe in the future, "Coerced" could attend an event like a church
owe each other reABBY major holidays, and spect for our views. "Coerced" is great t hat would b e f o r "Coerced" and her for trying to accomhusband to try a different church. modate her husband, but now that
spaghetti dinner, something out-
One religion that embraces atheists is Unitarian Universalism.
ing retreat with his wife and her
UU congregations are often made up of people from different backgrounds — Christian, Jewish, atheist and more. The focus
they see it didn't work, he should stop
days, but on important sacraments
HAPPY BIRTHDAYFORTHURSDAY, MAY1, 2014:Thisyear you are able to create a lot of whatyou want,
especially whereyour financesare concerned. You have the energy and the desire to do whatever you need to do in order to get where you want. If you are single, the possibility of meeting someone is high. Relating to you could be difficult, as you tend to Stars showthe kind go from being of day you'll have gr o unded one ** * * * Dynamic minute to being ** * * Positive whimsical the next. ** * Average you ' ll want some** So-so one in your life who * Difficult accepts all facets of your personality. If you are attached, your sweetie adores your silly side. The two of you share many happy moments during the next12 months. GEMINI intrigues you.
ARIES (March21-April 19) ** * You'll demonstrate a good deal of knowledge when in a conversation with a close associate. Know that there is always more to learn. Try to stay focused. A boss might feel awkward asking for a favor. Do whatyou can to help. Tonight: Brainstorm
the people her husband spends time with on Sunday. And he could spend a weekend doing a silent hik-
pressuring her. She can refrain from friends. goingto services but should consider Respecting each other's spiritual the church's social events. This solu- path is a first step toward apprecition worked for us. My husband and atingeach other's differences and my church friends get along well. growing together.
of the sermons is on living a good Of course,this depends on the life, treating other people and our nature of the church. Mine happlanet with respect, and following pens to beoneofthemoreprogresone's own path to spiritual enlight- sive. It's worth a try. enment. It's likely that "Coerced" — Kathryn in Ottawa, Canada and her husband could both feel at Dear Abby:I knew my husband home in such a congregation. was atheist when we married. Our — Chelsea in Wichita spiritual journeys are different, Dear Chelsea: Thank you for and we're not going to change each your suggestion — it's one that other. We agreed I would raise our was echoed by many other read- kids Catholic. I never expect him ers. I have mentioned the Unitari- to be at church with us on Sunan Universalist denomination and
side of services, and get to know
— Blessed in Oregon
Dear Abby:"Coerced" is lucky to have a man who attends church and wants her to go, too. She might
consider helping in the nursery. That way, she's there with him but doesn't have to listen to the mes-
sage. Churches are always looking for help so parents can actually attend the service. — Laura fn Connecticut — Write to Dear Abbyat dearabbycom or P.o. Box 69440, LosAngeles, CA90069
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov.21)
YOURHOROSCOPE By Jacqueline Bigar
ferent from reality. You might feel uneasy aroundalovedone wh o seems to bequite irritated. Relate to others on an individual level. Tonight: Beam in what you want.
CANCER (June21-July 22) ** * Know when to stop yourself from continuing on the same path. Understand what is happening with a child or loved
one. This personmight needsomeattention or companionship. An unexpected event could force some thought. Tonight: Reach out to a close friend.
LEO (July23-Aug.22) ** * * You will draw others into your way of thinking. A meeting could allow associates to vent and express their ideas. Let them clear the air. You might find that a different approach works better with an irate person who does not want to calm down. Tonight: All smiles.
VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept. 22)
** * Tension builds, especially around an older person or boss. A loved one away. might need your time and attention. Be direct when telling this person your TAURUS (April 20-May20) ** * * You might decide that the time is availability for helping to deal with his or her issues. A partner or friend could make right for a discussion about money. Recheavy demands. Tonight: Work late. ognize that you could view the situation differently from how others do. You also LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) can bestubborn.Unless someone is used ** * * Reach out for another opinion, to working with you, he or she is likely to especially if you are perplexed by a sitfeel frustrated. Tonight: Your treat. uation. You need to detach before you GEMINI (May 21-June 20) respond. Your temper easily could be ** * * M uch is going on behind the unleashed if you don't use some restraint. A key person in your life will do the unexscenes right now. How you project yourself and what you say could be very difpected. Tonight: Have a good time.
** * * Defer to someone you trust to handlemany ofthe dem andsofyourday. You might be sitting on some anger, and it would be wise to release some of your frustration or share your feelings before you suddenly explode. Tonight: Be with a favorite person.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov.22-Oec. 21) ** * Keep your priorities in mind. What you think might be a great idea will need to be tested. You'll have a lot of energy with a certain situation. A friend might need to express his or her strong ideas. Consider what would be best under the circumstances. Tonight: Say "yes."
GAPRICORN (Oec.22-Jan. 19) ** * Pace yourself, and you will get a lot done quickly. Your dynamic ideas could trigger a strong reaction from a supervisor, perhaps because he or she was not the source of them. The unexpected might occur with a family member or around the home. Tonight: Get some exercise.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb.18) ** * * You'll be very playful compared to those around you. Your lightness actually might offend someone. You could be uncomfortable around a child or loved one who seems brash and stubborn. This
feeling onyour part is just apassage. Tonight: Get into weekend mode.
PISCES (Feb.19-March20) ** * * Remain anchored in knowing what needs to be done with a difficult associate. You likely won't have an easy time talking this person down. A meeting could changeyourm ind aboutwhatishappening. Regroup, and speak to a friend who can remain neutral. Tonight: Head home. © King Features Syndicate
8 p.m. on 5 8, "iHeartRadio Music Awards" —The iHeartRadio digital audio service honors the most popular musical performers and performances of the pastyear as determined by its own charts tracking airplay, downloads, sales, social media exposure and more. Rihanna, Justin Timberlake, Imagine
Dragons, Maroon 5andMacklemore & Ryan Lewis are vying for artist of the year.
8 p.m. on(CW), "TheVampire Diaries" — Stefan and Elena (Paul Wesley, Nina Dobrev) take refuge in a cabin once owned
by Caroline's (CandiceAccola)
Corcoran:"No contest." Greiner: "Of course, being recognizedfrom the show can be a problem. Before, if I just wanted to run to the grocery store, I'd be in my nightgown and throw on a coat, no makeup, and go. That doesn't work anymore." John: "People pitch me
father after learning they're in danger from Markos' (Raffi Barsoumian) plan to break the witches' curse. When Caroline suspects the two are keeping a secret, Damon (lan Somerhalder) invents a parlor game to expose the truth. A ghostly presence at the cabin makes itself known with violence and fire in the new episode "What Lies Beneath."
on the street. But I tell them
I'm either Ashy Larry from 'Chappelle's Show' or Cee Lo (Green)."
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Dear Abby:I'm writing to support "FeelingCoerced in San Diego" (Feb. 14), who is uncomfortable attending church with her husband. I understand her feelings because I, too, am an atheist in a relationship with a religious man. There is another option besides abstaining from church DFP,R
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