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There are many ways to beat the heat, taking a dip in the pool or ocean, sitting directly in front of a fan or air conditioning, or more drastically moving to a colder climate. However, often reaching for a cold drink is the easiest and most flavorful way drop the temperature a few degrees and prevent dehydration.
Hot, humid weather makes people perspire more heavily, creating a possible fluid deficit. Prolonged fluid deficits can lead to dehydration and heat stroke, but even mild dehydration can cause your blood glucose level to rise. This is why it is good to make sure you are well hydrated this summer.
This is especially true if you are exercising vigorously. Some types of exercise, such as resistance training or weight lifting can cause your blood glucose to initially spike; coupled with a mild dehydration you may find yourself behind the eight ball. The elevated glucose level can exacerbate the dehydration as the kidneys try to increase urine output to jettison the excess glucose.
Now young and healthy people have an advantage—their thirst mechanism is intact. When the body senses a decline in blood volume (the amount of blood coursing through the veins and arteries), it sets in motion a series of factors that restore the equilibrium. It sends messages to the kidneys to recycle more of the fluid it would normally send into the urine back into the body and it stimulates the thirst mechanism. The thirst sensation in older individuals is often blunted, so they need to make a conscious effect to stay well hydrated. Severe dehydration in older, debilitated people can lead to a condition known as hyperglycemic hyperosmolar non-ketotic syndrome (HNKS). When the body becomes very dehydrated, the osmolarity (concentration of glucose, sodium and other electrolytes in the blood) is higher than that of the surrounding tissue. Fluid is drawn out the organs, including the brain, into the blood stream escalating the tissue and organ dehydration. As the brain dehydrates, coma and eventually death can ensue.
But things never need to get to such dire straits. Water is your best refresher. It is calorie free and, depending on where you get it, low in sodium and additives. Served cold it is always invigorating
If you like a bit more pizazz in your beverages, add a few slices of cucumber, a spritz of juice, or fruit-encrusted ice cubes to your pitcher of water. Or try filling an ice cube tray with your favorite juice and add them to low calorie beverages for a change of pace.
Diet sodas and other calorie free tonics, although not as good as water, won't raise your blood glucose and will hydrate you whether they are caffeinated or not. (Scientists used to think that caffeine caused excessive fluid excretion, but this was found to be false except when large amounts of caffeine are ingested (over 500mg, the amount in about 4 cups of coffee).
The same can't be said for alcohol. Although a cold beer on a hot day may seem heavenly, alcohol isn't the best way to replenish your body's fluid balance. So, if you are thirsty or have been out in the hot sun go for non-alcoholic beverages first and then enjoy the beer. And remember, alcoholic beverages should be limited to no more than one serving for women and two for men.


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Engage Estrella (E2) connects students with individual mentors and career exploration activities and resources to provide opportunities for a successful college experience. Students can participate in several opportunities to help make connections for a brighter future.
- Scholarships may be available to qualified applicants who successfully complete the Engage Estrella program.
- Mentors can help you learn how to be successful.
- Mentors can help you focus on goal achievement.
- A mentor works closely with you to help ease your transition to college and on throughout your academic career.
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A few weeks ago, Wylie Dufresne announced that he had been forced to close his pioneering restaurant WD-50 on the Lower East Side as of 11/30. The reason is that the building will be razed and a new apartment building will go on the site; and said he hoped to reopen elsewhere soon. Then Rouge Tomate announced they will be leaving their spacious locale next to Barney's as of August 9, citing rent. They will be relocating to an unspecified location "downtown" later this year.
Now, the monstrous Rentmageddon sweeping the NYC restaurants has claimed another scalp: Union Square Cafe. The iconic restaurant that opened 30 years ago on East 16th street and contributed to revitalizing the Union Square has fallen victim to rising rents and will close at the end of next year. USQ also hopes to move to a new location, though one has not been announced. Julia Moskin has a good, if sad, story on the trend in the NYT that is today's must-read. She says that USQ paid $8/sf or $48,000/yr back when it opened; now the rent may be as high as $650,000 as international retailers, banks, and pharmacies have driven up rents. She also mentions that Marco Canora and partners at Hearth restaurant have been hit with a 65% increase in rent–this year.
Moskin asks Danny Meyer, whose other restaurants include Gramercy Tavern and The Modern as well as Shake Shack, why he doesn't just pay for a renovation and the increased rent out of his own pocket? Because it doesn't make financial sense, he says, making the analogy that it would be like doing a million-dollar renovation on a studio apartment.
In twisting the knife for fine dining, the landlord is quoted as saying that he thinks a Shake Shack would do well in the space.
Remember Eataly Vino NYC? Yes, the wine shop that is serving six months in the penalty box for liquor law infractions. Well, the at-grade storefront on the 23rd St. side of Eataly New York has been transformed at least temporarily into…wait for it…a Nutella bar!
Eater reports that, building on the success of a Nutella bar in Eataly Chicago (pictured above; Eater credit), the Italian gastroplex will roll one out in NYC on Monday. The Chicago spot offers Nutella on rustic bread, square pastries and crepes for prices ranging from $2.80 – $5.80 (see menu). Eater says that the line on weekends is 45 minutes long. Nuts!
Can you imagine dining at Del Posto and not having a glass of vino?
That might be the case. The New York SLA (State Liquor Authority) has posted to their website a list of items on their March 25 meeting. On the agenda are several items relating to liquor licenses held by Batali and Bastianich Hospitality Group, for Eataly, Del Posto and other of their restaurants.
The item for Eataly states two charges: (1.) Read more…
Crain's New York ran a piece over the weekend pointing to a 14% rise in wine shops in NYC since 2010. Will the proliferation of shops "bottle up profit" they wondered?
The short answer is: no.
There's a huge thirst for wine in America right now and especially in New York City. The city has some terrific shops and, throwing in the knowledge and offerings at the city's restaurants and wine bars, it is today the best wine destination on the planet (here's looking at you, Paris). Sure, the existing 1,368 wine shops can serve the city's residents and tourists. But a growing market that's relatively protected (grocery stores can't sell wine) will probably mean more stores in the coming years.
Today, there are discounters and full-service shops. There are ones focusing in small estate wines and others with lots of well-known brands. There are shops with particular slants such as selling wines made by women, wines from California or Chile, wines from a single importer, shops that sell wine by occasion or food pairing rather than region, or shops that have tastings every day of the week.
Not all of them will succeed. But the more the merrier. While some of the unsuccessful approaches may be reoriented in another four years, I'd venture to say that, barring economic collapse or a shift to allow chains or wine in grocery stores, the number of wine shops will be higher still, by a similar measure as over the last four years.
One thing that could improve the finances of these small shops (chains are not allowed in NY), is if they could also sell craft beer. That happens in Connecticut and levels of social unrest are not higher as a result. In places like Illinois or New Jersey, wine shops can even sell gourmet comestibles, such as cheese. Imagine!
Registration for my fall wine class at NYU is open. It starts on 10/16 and runs six consecutive Wednesdays.
In the class, we survey the wine landscape, discussing they story of wine in several key countries and covering hot-button issues. Each class includes a tasting to highlight points from the discussion. It's a non-credit course without grades, so you don't have to worry about failing a wine class appearing on your transcript!
It's always great to meet site readers in the class–so check it out!
Consolidation strikes the Empire State: The Vintner Group, the Virginia-based distributor, is acquiring Martin Scott Wines, a distributor based in Lake Success, NY.
Founded in 1990 by Martin Gold and Scott Gerber, Martin Scott Wines has grown to have a thick "book," distributing wines from about 450 wineries, ranging from Domaine de la Romanée Conti, Bonneau du Martray, and Jacques-Frédéric Mugnier in Burgundy to Ponzi Vineyards and Chateau Montelena from the US.
The Vintner Group, formerly known as The Country Vintner, is an importer and wholesaler of fine wine and spirits. CEO David Townsend has led the company on an acquisition spree of late and the company now has operations in nine states in the mid-Atlantic and southeast. They now add New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut to that list. According to Shanken Daily News, the company recapitalized in the mid-2000s and now have Brockway Moran as a private equity partner.
What does this mean for the New York City wine market? If you're in the trade, share your thoughts in the comments. Here's a link to the press release.
Both UC San Diego and San Diego State announced this week that they are offering craft beer classes–for credit, not in dorm rooms. Much to their credit, the press release actually had a beer pong joke. Then it pointed to the commercial opportunities in the $300 million a year craft beer industry.
On a related note, I'm thrilled to be teaching my first-ever wine class for credit later next month. I know, what if a student gets an F in "Fundamentals of Wine" on their transcript?
The class is offered at the New School in the Continuing Education school. Starting on a Wednesday evening, we will have a three-hour lecture/seminar about some of the macro-historical, economic, political and critical aspects of wine. Then on Thursday, we will head to wineries in Long Island to kick the dirt, talk with winemakers, and sample wines. The next three days will offer tastings at the International Culinary Center. On Sunday evening, we will conclude by meeting in a wine shop to discuss the business of wine and retail.
I haven't finalized the syllabus yet but each part will count toward the final grade and there will be a final essay/writing project.
As far as I know, this is the first for-credit wine course offered at a university in NYC. Should be a pretty fun two credits.
Fundamentals of Wine NFDS2830
A 5 session(s). Wed. thru Sun., 6:00 PM-9:00 PM, beg. June 26.
Twelve distributors. Their fifty best wines. Sounds like a throw down. But it's actually a fundraiser.
Michael Skurnik, Polaner, Winebow, David Bowler, Verity, Wildman, Martin Scott and others are each pouring their fifty best wines at a public tasting to benefit Sandy recovery. So that's 600 wines–yikes! The $50 entry goes to the Mayor's fund to advance NYC – Hurricane Sandy relief. May 1 – 6:00 PM


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I have tested the parameter on my local system and it successfully uninstalls the Hotfix. I am having somne dificulites moving that into Kace.
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Broken Sword: The Shadows of the Templars
First posted on 24 November 1997. Last updated on 23 May 2014.
|Watch out!
|The search for the Templars leads to an old ruin.
|George must get pass the guard to get to the door.
|George stops by an Irish pub for more than just a good drink!
|George searches for the reasons why the café is destroyed.
Broken Sword: The Shadows of the Templars: The Director's Cut
Released in August 2010 by Revolution Software for the PC, Broken Sword: The Shadows of the Templars: The Director's Cut is a remake of the original Broken Sword: The Shadows of the Templars first released for the Nintendo DS and Wii in March 2009, the Apple iPhone and iPod Touch in January 2010, and the Apple iPad in May 2010. The remake features new story elements, puzzles, and graphics not found in the original.
The game designers and production specialists at Revolution Software must be congratulated for bringing us this title. Virgin Interactive Entertainment, the publisher of this game, always has a knack for knowing what "clicks" with a gamer. Be it the storyline, graphic presentation, or the game design, the company always succeeds in making all these elements fit together to produce a good gaming experience. Broken Sword: The Shadows of the Templars is an example of this success.
You play the part of George Stobbart, an American who is on vacation in Paris. The game begins with you enjoying yourself at an outdoor café when a suspicious looking person dressed in a clown suit enters the café and quickly leaves. Moments later, boom! The café is blown to pieces, leaving a man inside dead. The French police arrive on the scene and after George assesses the ineptitude of their investigation, you decide to take things into your own hands and attempt to discover the party responsible for the bombing and the cause behind the victim's death. The story reaches a climax when you discover that the bombing is connected to a dark secret and a lost treasure involving the legendary order of the Knights Templar dating back to the 10th century in France.
Broken Sword: The Shadows of the Templars is a classic adventure game. Unlike other games that fail to be an engaging adventure, this game has a coherent plot. The game plays in the standard "find the hotspot", "retrieve and find a use for the inventory item", and "engage in a dialog with other characters" manner. Using these familiar routines, the developer manages to create one of the cleanest interfaces I have ever experienced with an adventure game. You can pick up and combine objects easily. Subjects that can be brought up for discussion with the game characters are promptly displayed as icons for use at the bottom of the screen. The cursor signals the player objects or places of importance by changing to a magnifying glass (examine), a grasping hand (pick up), or a set of gears (operate). The player can also asks other characters about an inventory item by holding the object in question and clicking it onto them.
There is much praise to be said in the production of this title. The graphics and audio presentation are superb. It is like interacting in a Disney production rather than just watching it. The characters move fluidly, the dialog is believable, and the details are amazing. All the graphics are hand painted using cel animation techniques by artists formerly of Don Bluth Studios (All Dogs Go To Heaven, An American Tail, as well as the animation for the laser disc games Dragon's Lair and Space Ace). Characters and objects are animated separately, then overlaid on pre-rendered backdrops to allow for player control in real-time. In contrast, all cut scenes are pre-rendered as a whole entirely. The beautiful music is scored by Barrington Pheloung (Nostradamus; Truly, Madly, Deeply) and played by the London Metropolitan Orchestra. This, along with the ample amount of ambient sounds (trucks passing by on the streets, music from the hotel's piano), provide the atmosphere for the game.
Despite the ominous theme that involves the order of the Knights Templar, the game script is not at all serious. There are many humorous parts in the game that add to the liveliness of the adventure. Yet you can also die easily if you are not careful, therefore adding an element of suspense to the game as well. The game spans across five countries—France, Ireland, Spain, Syria, and Scotland. Aside from the main quest, there is also a subplot involving George and his love interest Nicole who acts as George's sidekick. In each country, you need to unravel the clues to the mystery behind the violent bombing of the café. The main story revolves around the legend of the order of the Knights Templar—a very popular subject that has been brought into a number of recently produced adventure games. The order is founded by a French nobleman in 1100 to protect travelers to Jerusalem during the Crusades. According to the legend, the knights have amassed significant wealth over the next two centuries and are therefore regarded as mercenaries by some people. Not all of the deeds done by the order are good. George sets out on his journey to find out what has gone wrong by interacting with a great number of people in the game. This gives the player the unique experience of creative storytelling. The storyline expands through interrogation of characters and solving puzzles. Additional locations appear as icons on a map of Europe for the player to select as the game progresses, providing additional areas for George to explore to complete his quest.
There are many positive elements in this game. The one element that grabs my attention the most is the quality of the graphics. They are just perfectly rendered scenes with photorealistic textures and an abundance of colors. In addition, the storyline is well thought out, the installation of the game is flawless, and I encountered absolutely no bugs of any sort. The cleanliness of the game interface and the fidelity of sound quality in this game leave other similar titles looking pale in comparison. There are also no dreaded "game extender" puzzles such as mazes and slider puzzles. I find these fillers annoying as they have no relative bearing to the game other than prolonging the game artificially.
On the other hand, some (not all) of the puzzles in this game bear little relationship to the story. Even those puzzles that stand in isolation, however, are interesting. Some parts of the game are quite linear, with Nicole's apartment acting as a central hub where you are presented with only a limited choice of spots to travel at any given time. Furthermore, once arrived in a new location, the player needs to complete all the puzzles in that area before the player can leave. There is no option to backtrack between key locations. Some of the puzzles are quite obscure and time based (goat in Loch Marne). A decent online help will be appreciated by some gamers. The dialogs in the game can also get pretty wordy and can be shortened to get to the point sooner. At times, the voiceovers leave little to be desired. The American, Spanish, and French accents are all mangled.
Broken Sword: The Shadows of the Templars is the title of the game when it is first released in Europe. In the US where it is released later, the name has been changed to Circle of Blood. Overall, I have found this game to be one of the best adventure games I have personally played in a number of years. The fine balance between story, graphics, sound, interface, and puzzles is testimonial to the fine efforts of its developer and publisher. This is a "must play and experience" adventure title for any adventure game lover out there.


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Caterpillar supplier plans to open in Victoria, bring 30 jobs
April 13, 2013 at 10:01 p.m.
Updated April 12, 2013 at 11:13 p.m.
The first parts supplier company to Victoria's Caterpillar plant is expected to open shop in Lone Tree Business Park II.
The company says it will bring about 30 new jobs to Victoria, with the potential for up to 100 production and management positions by full ramp-up in 2017.
Victoria City Council is expected to vote Tuesday whether to lay the groundwork for a tax abatement for Ken Garner Manufacturing Inc. by designating about 16 acres as a reinvestment zone in the second business park on Lone Tree Road.
Victoria Economic Development Corp. President Dale Fowler said this will be the first business to move to the new park.
"We anticipate this to be another good corporate citizen," Fowler said.
Ken Garner, which is based in Chattanooga, Tenn., has a long-term agreement to supply Caterpillar with steel counterweights for the hydraulic excavators that are being manufactured in Victoria. The parts also serve as a ballast for cranes.
The company estimates the first part of the project will invest about $10 million and be completed in late 2014, according to a news release from VEDC.
The rest of the project will invest an additional $4 million, with a target completion date in late 2015.
Fowler said the company is eligible for a six- to seven-year phased-in tax abatement. The abatement would start at 90 percent and phase out to zero during that time period.
He expects that to go before the City Council in a few weeks.
Mayor Will Armstrong said he is excited to bring the new business to town.
"We thought that once we had a major manufacturer on the primary business park that we'd have suppliers," Armstrong said.
While the city and VEDC are hoping for more businesses to move into the second business park, it is not reserved for Caterpillar-exclusive business, Armstrong said.
He pointed to Victoria College's Emerging Technology Center.
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AND WAR COMES TO NASH COUNTY, 20 July 1863
"On July 20, 1863, Tarborough, Edgecombe County, Rocky Mount, and Nash County were raided by a regiment of Federal cavalry. Coming from New Bern, they burned Greenville the day before.
The following account of the raid was taken from articles in the May 14, 1967, and July 17, 1949, editions of THE ROCKY MOUNT SUNDAY TELEGRAM:
The Wilmington and Weldon Railroad, which ran directly through Rocky Mount, was still being used in supplying Lee's Army of Northern Virginia. The main instruction to the invaders was to destroy ". . .the bridge over the Tar River, at Rocky Mount, a station on the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad between Goldsborough and Weldon. . ."
July 20, 1863 at 3 A. M., the Federal Major Jacobs was detached from Tarborough. His command consisted of Companies A, E, G, L, D and I of the Third New York Cavalry. They moved towards Rocky Mount. It was dark, but the sound of horses' hooves and the clanking of canteens struck fear into every person within earshot. This was their darkest hour, an invasion. Friendly soldiers of the Confederacy had been absent from the area for some time. They had been busy in other parts of the State in the battle areas.
Just before arriving at Rocky Mount near daybreak, they intercepted a train leaving for Tarboro. The enemy, in the person of Private White, dashed off after the locomotive, catching it and jumped aboard, placed a gun at the engineer's head, and order him to reverse the engine and return to Rocky Mount.
On the train were Confederate soliders — 5 officers, viz. 1 Captain, 1 Second Lieutenants and 10 Privates, who were taken prisoners. At the station in Rocky Mount, the Yankees began their nefarious destruction. First, they destroyed the train of cars and then burned the depot and telegraph offices.
They then proceeded to their primary objective, the railroad bridge. They also blew up another bridge and all the trestle work of the railroad bridge.
After carrying out their main order, they proceeded to burn and destroy anything and everything which seemed of value to the Confederacy. Going west, they came upon a cotton mill built of stone and 6 stories high. It was Rocky Mount Mills. They had the good graces to evacuate employees, 150 white girls. Then they burned the mill and its contents. This mill was indeed a prize for the enemy; for not only was the cotton valuable for making the much needed bolts of cloth, but cotton was also used in the manufacture of ammunition. The storerooms full of staple cotton and manufactured goods were burned. The office would have been destroyed but for the superintendent's pleading that it be left standing. It was not harmed.
The troops moved back towards the still burning depot on their way back. They set fire to one flour mill destroying 1,000 barrels of flour and large quantities of grain, a great loss to the Confederate Army. From there they proceeded to a machine shop filled with war munitions; it too, met the torch. One can only imagine the sound and fury of it all.
The Federal troops by now are becoming fatigued, it is said; but this only spurred them on to more destruction. Government wagons loaded with all manner of stores and supplies for the CSA "came next into their possession." Several southern soliders were captured here and taken prisoners. Thirty-five wagons were collected and burned.
By now it was afternoon and the march back to Tarborough began. They stopped here and there to burn and loot. At least one house on the way back was saved from the torch by the bravery and thoughtfulness of the three young daughters of Frederick Proctor. The house was on Tarborough road. All the men of the family were away serving in the Confederate cause. The mother, who was sick in bed upstairs, and the the girls were the only family at home. When the troopers announced that they planned to burn the house, barns, and cotton gin, the girls pleaded with them and told them if they would not burn the plantation, they would fill every canteen with brandy. The Yankees agreed. They did take some supplies from the farm; but sparing the building, they rode off with their canteens clanking.
No one living at the time in the Nash-Edgecombe area ever forgot the terror of that horrible day of destruction [20 July 1863]. However, the people rallied and continued bravely to survive."
from: "1863 Union Raid on Nash and Edgecombe," in BY FAITH AND HERITAGE ARE WE JOINED: A COMPILATION OF NASH COUNTY HISTORICAL NOTES; A BECENTENNIAL TRIBUTE, edited by T. E. Ricks, compiled and published by The Nash County Bicentennial Commission. 1976, pages 96 – 97. This article was edited and supplemented by T. E. Ricks.


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Top Notch Outfitters– Capitan, New Mexico
Top Notch Outfitters offers New Mexico elk hunts on private land ranches as well as public draw elk hunts. As a well established New Mexico elk hunting outfitter, Top Notch has been providing customized hunting excursions for rifle, archery, and muzzle loader elk hunters since 1998.
About TNO
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Toyota Hiace Ply Lining Kits – An article by Maurice Murray
If you function for your substantial organization, you will likely be able to have yet another van if a little something goes wrong with yours, but self-employed personnel and modest company will come across any set back again a major challenge. When it comes to complications with motor vehicles, prevention is significantly improved than cure. read the article »


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Bids: Stogdill Gravel Pit
Invitation for Bids
Pierce County, WI
Sale of Surplus Over-Size Rock "Pile #1"
(Stogdill Gravel Pit - Hager City, WI)
Pierce County Highway Department hereby solicits sealed bids for the above mentioned material. Bid information is available at the Pierce County Highway Department, P.O. Box 780, 621 Cairns St., Ellsworth, WI 54011. Sealed bids must be submitted to the Pierce County Highway Department by 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8, 2009, and must be plainly marked in the lower left-hand corner of the envelope "sealed bid for surplus rock".
Bids will be opened and publicly read at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2009. Bids will be awarded at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2009. Pierce County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to waive any irregularities or informalities in the bids received and award the bid to any bidder who, in the judgment of Pierce County, will serve its interests.
Chad Johnson
Highway Commissioner
715-273-5096 Published June 10, 2009 23 1C
Please run this box ad in the Pierce County Herald for one week, June 10, 2009 edition.
Send the bill for the ad to:
Pierce County Highway Department
P.O. Box 780
Ellsworth, WI 54011
Laurie Lundgaard
Accounting Manager
Pierce County Highway Dept.
P.O Box 780, 621 Cairns St.
Ellsworth, WI 54011
715-273-5096 phone
715-273-6857 fax


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Last Thursday, March 8th, I had the opportunity to lead a Couponing Workshop at the Fairfax County Government Center in conjunction with Fairfax County Consumer Affairs "National Consumer Protection Week" seminars and activities. The class had a great turn-out with about 20 people taking time from their busy Thursday evenings to listen to me talk about savvy shopping strategies, couponing basics, grocery store deals and creating a (reasonable) stockpile.
I really enjoyed leading the workshop and meeting some wonderful ladies (and even 1 man in the class). I was excited to meet some "experienced couponers" in the class, who were able to share some of their own tips and favorite ways to save with beginners. One savvy saver brought along her 10-year old daughter, who is already well-versed in couponing! What a great skill to teach your children!
Here's a short clip from the class:
Couponing Workshop – Fairfax County National Consumer Protection Week 2012
I want to extend a special thanks to the following companies for their help & support in providing materials and giveaway items for this free workshop:
- Washington Examiner – provided extra copies of their Sunday newspaper complete with coupon inserts! Plus they had sign-up sheets available so that attendees could fill out a form to have the Sunday paper delivered to their own house for FREE (yes, you heard right. FREE Coupons!)
- Washington Post – provided extra copies of their Sunday newspaper inserts for class attendees.
- Q-Totes – provided one of their trendy and fashionable Q-tote coupon binders ($32-value) to giveaway to one lucky attendee, plus special flyers for attendees to take home as they considered the type of coupon organizer they wanted to use.
- Giant grocery store – provided a special $25 Giant gift card to giveaway to one lucky attendee to help him/her get a head start on grocery shopping savings!
- Money Saving Mom – provided a complimentary copy of the "The Money Saving Mom's Budget" to giveaway to one lucky attendee!
And of course, a special thanks to Fairfax County and all the wonderful attendees who came!


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Curcuma Starch, or East Indian Arrowroot, is prepared from the rhizomes of Curcuma angustifolia.
Some varieties of Zedoary are used as an ingredient in condiments and curries.
---Constituents---A volatile oil, when distilled with water, fixed oil, pungent resin, curcumin (an orange-yellow, tasteless, resinous principle), starch, mucilage, and an alkaloid.
---Medicinal Action and Uses---Aromatic, stimulant. Useful in flatulent colic and debility of the digestive organs, though it is rarely employed, as ginger gives the same, or better results. It is used as an ingredient in bitter tincture of Zedoary, antiperiodic pills (with and without aloes) bitter tincture, antiperiodic tincture (with and without aloes).
---Dosages---From 10 grains to 1/2 drachm. Fluid extract, 10 to 30 drops. Infusion of 1/2 OZ. to a pint of boiling water, 1 tablespoonful.
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We toyed with the idea of seeking to interview a former ITV director of corporate communications for this week's Forum - but we were led to believe he might be too busy. Some feeble excuse about him now being the leader of the Conservative Party or something.
If David Cameron wins the election, he will, we reckon, be the country's first prime minister with a genuine insight into the workings of a media company. At the time of writing, it's a big if, naturally. But one thing's for sure - of the leaders of the three major parties, he seems to have the strongest views on media matters, having made it clear in the past that he doesn't much care for the empire-building mindsets of either the BBC or Ofcom.
By comparison, the policies of the Labour Party are rather vague. They are found in the Labour manifesto's "50 steps to a future fair for all": "Step 35: the BBC's independence upheld; and Britain equipped with a world-leading digital and broadband infrastructure."
But Labour's take on the sector is seemingly racier than anything the Liberal Democrats can contemplate. Its manifesto states: "We are committed to maintaining an independently funded BBC as the cornerstone of public-service broadcasting in the UK and therefore have opposed Labour's plans to top-slice the licence fee."
But fair's fair, the Lib Dem manifesto does manage to come up with a stunningly bland catch-all, one that could comfortably fit in any manifesto at any election at any time, promising, as it does, to "provide flexible regulation that adapts to the rapidly changing media environment".
And so say all of us. Unfortunately, all of this may be academic if the polls are right and we end up with a coalition government. Many in the country believe that this may be a rather welcome outcome. The recovery is so fragile (they believe) that they'd rather not see anyone do anything silly. Like attempting to address the country's potentially ruinous budget deficit.
Andy Jones, the chief executive of Universal McCann, says that's not a mindset to be encouraged - and he reckons that the election could have significant implications for the media sector. He reasons: "The question really comes down to what effect the outcome will have on the economy. But there are some regulatory concerns too. And while we'd generally welcome more of a light touch where regulatory matters are concerned, there's one area where that's not the case - and that's ITV and the CRR regulations stopping it abusing its market dominance."
Simon Davis, the managing director of Walker Media, tends to agree that the big economic picture is the most important issue. But he believes that Cameron will either win or be the dominant partner in a coalition - and that this will have regulatory consequences.
He adds: "If he clips the BBC's wings, that will have implications for advertisers. It could redefine the market. He has also indicated that he would address the role of Ofcom and we would expect that to lead to a liberalisation of regulations, particularly in the areas of sponsorship and branded content. And, lastly, he would look at COI spend. I think it's scandalous that COI has been allowed to become the UK's largest advertiser. Any change there will hurt some parts of the industry more than others - for instance, radio. And it will affect media pricing across the board."
But Daren Rubins, the managing director of PHD, isn't so sure. He argues that it often doesn't really matter what politicians say in their electioneering - they don't always make good on their promises after moving into 10 Downing Street.
So he's just hoping that the election will produce some clarity. "What we need to hope for is that the British public takes a decision - because a hung parliament would be worse for the economy than a clear winner from one of the larger parties," he says.
Absolutely, Steve Booth, the chief executive of Arena BLM, agrees. "A hung parliament would be a non-outcome. A fresh start in government would give the economy fresh impetus. Even if it means medicine has to be dished out, I think people would prefer to know that was happening - then we can all get on with it. A fresh start would create confidence," he affirms.
And he concludes: "On balance, I believe a Conservative victory would give business more of a hand - but any new government would push through change. I don't have any particular worries on the regulatory side. Where ITV is concerned, I believe that CRR has pretty much run its course and agencies are able to protect the interests of their clients."
YES - Andy Jones, chief executive, Universal McCann
"Whoever is in government will be looking at cuts in the public sector. That might impinge on the BBC. Would that be good for the commercial sector? Yes, I think it would. So, yes, I think the election will make a difference."
YES - Simon Davis, managing director, Walker Media
"I'm assuming David Cameron will have some sort of influence over the next government - and that he will succeed in clipping the BBC's wings. That has major implications for commercial media owners. In turn, that has implications for advertisers."
NO - Daren Rubins, managing director, PHD
"We know pre-election policies don't always materialise post-election. Short term, the media industry just needs the election to happen so that any indecisiveness and hesitation, on both client and media owner parts, can be put to the side."
YES - Steve Booth, chief executive, Arena BLM
"The fortunes of advertising and media sectors are ultimately governed by confidence - so from that perspective, a clear win one way or the other would be the most desirable outcome. What we all want is certainty."
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The Root River State Trail, a paved, 42-mile state trail, begins in Fountain and runs through the quaint and picturesque rural communities of Lanesboro, Whalan, Peterson, Rushford and Houston. Constructed on an abandoned railroad, the trail is generally level and wheelchair accessible. However, the eastern segment between Vinegar Ridge and Houston is more challenging than the western segment with a rather steep, half-mile segment that may not be suitable for all users.
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Come discover the dramatic river-carved blufflands of southeastern Minnesota! Part of the Blufflands Trail System, the Root River State Trail provides outstanding views of the soaring limestone bluffs of the Root River Valley. Wildlife is abundant, and sightings of wild turkey, deer, hawks and turkey vultures are common. Rattlesnakes can occasionally be found on rock outcrops, along the river bottoms, or sunning themselves on the trail. They are a state threatened and protected species, and should be left alone.
Historical buildings and rural communities along the trail provide sites of interest as well as many services. Campgrounds, bed-and-breakfasts, restaurants, museums, outfitters and unique stores can be found in many of the trail towns.
You will need a ski pass for cross-country skiing. No other fees or passes are required to use the trail.
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Cross-country skiing is popular on this trail in the winter. All 42 miles of the trail are groomed for skiing in the winter. There are 25 miles of set track between Fountain and Preston; the rest of the trail is flat-packed. A Minnesota Ski Pass is required to ski on this trail.
There is no snowmobiling on the trail, although the trail does briefly intersect with the Fillmore and Houston county Grants-in-Aid (GIA) trail system, which provides many miles of groomed snowmobile trails in the area.


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Morgan Webb
- Birthday
- 1978-10-05
- Nickname
- Webb Webbie Gaming Goddess
- Birthname
- Morgan Ailis Webb
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- Libra
- Hometown
- Toronto Ontario Canada
- Country
- United States
- Ethnicity
- White
- Height
- 5'7"
- Weight
- 125
- Job
- Television Presenter And Producer
- Hobbies
- Video Games
- Assets
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- Vices
- Adam Sessler
Morgan Webb developed computer skills in her free time at Berkeley, and after graduating from college, worked for a dot-com company as a website administrator. After the company went under during the dot-com bubble burst of 2000, her friend Catherine Schwartz hired her at TechTV in 2001 and Morgan became employed as the associate producer and web researcher for The Screen Savers. Thanks to her self-taught knowledge of computers and technology, in addition to a camera-friendly appearance, she was quickly promoted to an on-screen member of the program where she presented daily in-depth segments dealing with Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems, and on select occasions hosted The Screen Savers herself. Throughout 2002 and 2003, she regularly co-hosted Call For Help with Chris Pirillo. In April 2003, Webb left The Screen Savers to co-host X-Play with Adam Sessler.
Webb is one of only six TechTV personalities, including Adam Sessler, Sarah Lane, Chi-Lan Lieu, Kevin Rose, and Brendan Moran, to survive the massive layoffs resulting from the May 2004 merger of G4 and TechTV. However, since G4's change of format, only Adam Sessler and Morgan Webb remain with the network.
In August 2005, Webb became a contributing game columnist for FHM, alongside her regular hosting duties on X-Play. Her monthly column was titled "Tips From The Gaming Goddess". Readers were encouraged to email Morgan their video game-related inquiries; she would then answer one question each month. In February 2007, Webb wrote her final column for the magazine, as FHM discontinued its US publication later that March.
Webb started a daily [Mon - Thur] video blogging initiative, called WebbAlert, on August 2, 2007. These daily videos are approximately 5 minutes in length and consist of a recap of popular technical news of the day.
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text: Ok. As many of you know, I can't stand dubstep. Can't take it. But being the open minded guy hat I am, perhaps I'm missing something. Maybe its me. Am I listening or being played bad dubstep?? I turn to you. When I say open minded I mean it. I played in a Death Metal band and a Prog Rock band, Jazz and recently switched to electronic music. I listen to Beethoven to Slayer and everything in between even some Country music. I am eclectic I have a long history of listening to it. From JMJ to Kraftwerk to BoC to CBL and Solar Fields to Deadmau5 to American Dollar to GAS to Sundial Aeon, list goes on. Post me some GOOD dubstep. I'm talking the Led Zeppelin of dubstep. The Rush of dubstep. Well produced examples of it. Guys who have invented the stuff or have brought it to another level. Not examples of watered down "used to be good" stuff Now I understand that there are more subgenres of it. Purity is not too much an issue. I will leave that to you all. Give it to me. GIVE IT TO ME!!!!!!!!


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The Palace of the City Council (Town Hall), Antigua Guatemala
This construction retains its original form since 1743, year during which it served as a seat for the council. The impressive two-story façade shows massive stone arches and the eastern wall is one of the few that displays the original coating of carved stones. Due to its magnificent construction, it was used as a prison during colonial times.
Today, it houses the offices of the municipal authorities and the Museum of the Ancient Book.


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Peach-and-Blackberry Crisp
Recipe By: Melissa Rubel
Peaches and blackberries go together like peas in a pod.
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Level: Moderate
Serves: 6
- 2 lb. firm ripe peaches
- 2 c. fresh blackberries
- ½ c. granulated sugar
- 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 c. quick-cooking oats
- ¾ c. all-purpose flour
- ¾ c. light brown sugar
- ½ tsp. kosher salt
- ½ tsp. ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp. ground cardamom
- .13 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 stick plus 1 tablespoon cold unsalted butter
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. In a large bowl, gently toss the peaches and blackberries with the granulated sugar and lemon juice. Transfer the fruit to an 8-by-11-inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, toss the oats with the flour, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, cardamom and nutmeg. Using your fingertips, mix in the butter until the topping is crumbly. Sprinkle the topping over the fruit and bake for 1 hour, or until the top is golden brown and the fruit is bubbling. Let the crisp cool for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Make Ahead: The crisp can be refrigerated overnight. Bring to room temperature or reheat in the oven before serving.
- Serve With: Vanilla ice cream or lightly sweetened whipped cream.
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Footy at the MCG
It's almost winter in Melbourne and the footy is definitely here. This weekend our local newspaper, the Geelong Advertiser, was printed in blue and white – the colours of the Geelong Cats (local AFL team). Why? Because the Cats played Collingwood (the Magpies), whose colours are … have you guessed? Black and white. Can you get any more parochial?
The best way to tap into all that excitement is to take in a game at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Just walking around the ground is a spectacle. All manner of supporters dressed in all manner of garb; faces painted, flags waving. That in itself is enough to entertain young kids for some time. Read more


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Below is a sample of our readers' reactions to our SWANS article.
I think Michelle hit on an important point in this discussion, regarding being a SWANS and finding hapiness in marriage, when she said, "look for the things that are really important in a relationship, like how you are compatible intellectually, mentally, emotionally, philosophically." A SWANS that focuses first and foremost on finding another lawyer, VP or Ivy League grad to marry is missing the most important aspects of a life partner no matter what strata of achievement you occupy. Is marrying a man that is compatible with you on all those levels less valuable if he is a $40K a year high school teacher? Are we talking about respect here? Would a SWANS respect a man that makes significantly less money and only has an undergraduate degree from a state school? Isn't it better to be compatible on the levels Michelle mentioned rather than equal with regards to your academic or professional achievements?
And to further Peter's point, when are two VP's working 80-hour weeks going to find time to date, never mind marry and have three children? And who's taking care of these children if they do? Can ambitious equals really ever marry and have time to raise three kids without someone giving something up? Will a SWANS respect her husband if he stays home with the kids? If she does, then why does she need to marry a high achiever? Is marrying "down" such a terrible thing? If not, then why do SWANS feel slighted when men marry their secretaries faster than their bosses? The answer might be NOT trying to marry an equally ambitious man but someone equal on levels that are more conducive to a successful life partnership. –Mike
Mike, Great questions and suggestions. Respect and expectations?both personal and societal?are key issues in this debate. I only know one woman who says she's looking for man who will stay home with the kids. Most of the SWANS I've spoken with look forward to switching to part-time work, or leaving their careers entirely for a few years while they focus on family. But perhaps that's not the signal they are giving to the men they meet.
As one of the SWANS I spoke with recently said she thinks she could have had it all ? if all meant smaller goals. Are we asking too much from our partners? Should we all learn to compromise a bit more?and make sure our priorities are the really important things in a relationship? –Christine
I never knew I was a SWANS, as I had never heard the term before. However, it makes a LOT of sense. I have a number of successful young adult female friends who, like me, are still single. They are all professional women, some with advanced degrees, but all highly competent and hard-working. But finding a good man to appreciate them has not been easy. I couldn't understand why these "good catches" haven't been "caught!" So, this SWANS idea intrigued me. I asked a couple guy friends why they thought of this idea. I was shocked by their speedy affirmation of the theory. "When I come home from work, I want to relax, not debate some complex issue with my girlfriend," said one. Another stated that he does "NOT want a wife that makes more money than I do! I am the man!" How old fashioned could these guys be? Ummm, really, how old fashioned could these guys be? And, when did SWANS become such ugly ducklings? Best wishes as you continue this research. I cannot wait to read the results! –CC
Dear CC, Yes, I've been amazed by the candor and responses from men as well. But I think it's great that we are beginning to have open discussions about this topic?that's the only way we'll get to some answers.
Are these men really old-fashioned? or might they be expressing something else: frustration, fear or, perhaps even some practical realities about relationships? Keep the conversation going! –Christine
I read this article, not surprised because I have observed some of these behavior patterns firsthand, but also dismayed. I wanted to share two responses I had. While I have seen quite a few women in this situation, the problem described affects many professionals of both genders. I read the article and empathized with the SWANS' frustration, because in some ways it mirrors my own. Where are all these successful, professional, hardworking women who want a relationship with a quality man hiding? I haven't encountered many of late and yet, as a single, highly educated, successful, financially secure professional (albeit one who does not make 6 figures or work standard business hours!) when I date, I look for someone a lot like myself – intelligent, motivated, articulate, successful, and with strong relationships with family and close friends. I have been amazed at the amount of women I have met who seem to only work 40 hours a week or less, have no strong interests, hobbies, or passions, and have gobs and gobs of leisure time to spend watching reality TV and just hanging out. It is obvious to me that some men (who aren't worth the SWAN's time anyway) prefer, perhaps in part because of their own insecurities, to date someone who seems just a bit less successful, intelligent, or witty then they rather than someone who would be a true equal partner. However, the SWANS really are a part of a larger truth–simply put, once one leaves school, it is extremely difficult to meet a quality partner. This is all the more the case if you work long hours, have invested years of work in graduate or professional education, and perhaps have moved one or more times from where you were raised or went to college. Our society is very disconnected in so many ways today.
My second response to the article agrees to an extent with some of the other men's responses–SWANS should reflect on what is most important to them. Is it important that the man be making tons of money or have a high-status job according to the world's values, or is it enough that the person is well-educated, sucessful and respected in his field, making a solid living, and passionate about what they do? Does it matter that the man have a Men's Health cover model's body, or is it enough to be quite cute and have a wonderful heart and spirit? Do you talk to someone enough to get a sense of who they are, or make a snap judgement after 5 minutes? And so on and so forth. I have seen more than a few women dating men who have a huge amount of surface polish and exude the appearance of success but have little substance beneath, and, in some cases, are out and out jerks. Many of my female friends have noticed the inverse. So, I guess my point is – don't give up, ladies! Keep looking and know that good people are out there. Don't feel compelled to change a thing, but reexamine your priorities and see if the ones you give lip service to are the ones you actually seek when dating. –Frank
Frank, Thanks for your thoughtful message. It is important to look below the surface polish and get to know someone for who they really are. But that takes time?something that is at a premium for many busy professionals. Some have touted online dating as a solution: Online, you'll find a few dozen people who, on the computer screen, look like they are well matched for you. But get the two people out on a date, and more often than not, there's no click. It's the whole package?attraction to that outer appearance, and connection and understanding about the inner life.
To all the SWANS, there are great men like Frank out there who are searching for you! We could start a matchmaking service here! :-) –Christine
This article really hit home for me. I am the exact definition of a SWANS–excellent undergrad, top notch MBA, a Director in a large multi-national company; and I've always been strong, independent, and single. But I am happy to report that a little over a year ago, at the age of 35, I met a fantastic guy and we are getting married this September.
What I finally realized was, I had been looking for the wrong type of guy. And your article proves my point. Look at what these men say…"my relationship, my children, my family". Where's the "us" or "our"? By definition SWANS cannot be with someone who is so self-centered. I had been looking for my peer in every PROFESSIONAL sense, because I thought that's the type of person with whom I SHOULD be. But it finally occurred to me, what I wanted, and needed, was someone who was my intellectual peer, but maybe not necessarily my professional peer.
I'm perfectly capable of supporting myself financially, and I don't need someone to make my life decisions for me. What I needed, and found, was a man who is not only my peer intellectually, but also emotionally and mentally. He senses things in me that I only thought were evident to my closest family members. He's so incredibly supportive of me and everything I do in life, personally and professionally. In addition, everything is a partnership between us, it is not all about him, or me. We have both planned well financially and one or both of us could work part time if we wanted; and we are open to either one of us staying home with children, if and when we have them. The bottom-line is that while we both take pride in our careers, neither one of us puts that ahead of our relationship.
I feel that many men have been judging books by their covers in the sense that they assume someone who appears to be a SWANS on the outside, is a certain way on the inside. Being a SWANS does not mean that we are not soft, sexy, sweet. But some men are not interested in seeing that in us because they are so focused on themselves that they cannot look past the exterior. But that's OK, because these are not the right type of men for us. We just need to stop convincing ourselves that they are the right type. But fellow SWANS, take heart! There are men out there who are right for us!
My advice to other SWANS is to put aside your notion of what you "should" have in a man (a certain career, income level, age, whatever) and be open to something that you may not have expected. For example, my fianc? is younger than I am (I had generally looked for older guys) and while he is very successful in his career, I earn slightly more than he does. But neither of these things matter to either one of us, because we are both very secure with who we are, and what our relationship is all about. Start to look for the things that are really important in a relationship, like how compatible you are intellectually, mentally, emotionally, philosophically. Setting myself free from the stereotype of the person I thought I should be with, lead me to someone really wonderful. I never dreamed a relationship could be this fulfilling. Granted, it took me a little longer to find, but it was so worth the wait.– Michelle
Michelle,You write that men misjudge SWANS ? being a SWANS does not mean that we are not soft, sexy and sweet, although many men don't look past the exterior strength to see that. This is a common complaint I hear, and it raises an excellent point: Are SWANS giving off signals to men that match their long-term personal goals? Have overcoming the challenges of education and career goals created too thick of a protective shell? And for men and women alike, how can we better look beneath the superficial polish to see a person's softer side? Best wishes for your upcoming wedding, and thanks for sharing your experiences. –Christine
I must say that this article was intended for me ( SWANS). I am a 26 year old Catholic women who is pursuing my fashion career as well as completing my MBA. I am a member of one of the oldest sororities and I am increasing my relationship with GOD.
Throughout my young adult life, I have only had one boyfriend (until Fall/2004). We were together for 10 years, however he felt that I put my career before him. I tried to explain to him that it was not true but he thought otherwise. I did not see what was wrong with me trying to fulfill my dream at an early age. I told him that I wanted to try to do this before we started a family.
I could not explain why he was not as supportive, but he felt that I was doing too much. Well, I am single now and I've never had peace of mind like this. I believe that my spirituality with GOD has helped me to overcome the difficult times. During my difficult times, there was one particular bible vs. that helped me to determine my situation (Ecc. 3:8). After reading this bible verse, I had a better understanding of the time period that I was in.
There is someone for everybody… I chose GOD to be that someone. I could not ask for anything more. Thank you for the wonderful article. –Rashima
This article really hit home for me. Thank
you for addressing a concern of many young Catholic women. I find myself in a situation just like you describe but it seems particularly unfair since I couldn't really be much more traditional. I'd like a short career, if any, and then to care for my husband and children.
After graduating high school and college early, I decided to apply to law school. I knew I didn't want a long career as a lawyer but that's all I could see myself doing in the interim. I was really fortunate to be accepted to more than one Ivy League school. Why not? I thought. What can it hurt? Going someplace else might very well prevent me from an interesting opportunity down the road. Only now, I'm afraid my choice may have closed the door I most wanted to stay open. I'm well-educated and well-situated so, of course, men treat me with respect as a colleague. They rarely, however, ask me out.
As far as I can tell, I'm attractive and interesting to be around. I have great friends and an active social life. (That doesn't mean I wouldn't make time to date!) but I have had only one relationship to speak of. Who's going to rescue me from my Friday night dinner plans with the lapsed-Catholic, vegetarian, yoga practitioner? –Anonymous
I was a SWANS for many years until I met the right guy at 35 and married at 37. I fit 100% into the profile of the women you talked about, 1
st class university and business school, VP at my last company?.etc. When I was working in corporate
America , I was dedicated, tough, ambitious, hard working, aggressive…etc. Men had all those fears you mentioned. But they missed the point that I value my family very highly. I would have dedicated myself to my family as I did for my company. However, I never ever thought I would not work after children are born.
Well, I have a 6.5 years old boy and a 3.5 years old girl. I worked part-time in my VP job after my son was born and now, I am not working outside the home, and have not done so since my daughter was born.
People have to understand that children change everything in your life. They change the way you think about life and time. This is especially true for someone like me who feels that they have proven themselves. I have earned the big bucks. I have lived the "glamorous" jet setter/road warrior life style. What is more important than your kids and your family? Sitting in some boring meetings while your kids are minded by some mindless maids? Kids are only with us for 18 years, if that. It is a very short time when you think you will live till 70 or 80.
When my children are all in school full-time in another year or so, I will probably go back and do some consulting, but not full-time, and not corporate America again. It is too family-unfriendly. Here is the moral of this story:
1.For SWANS, prove yourself in your career so there is no regret and prepare to get married later in life.
2.Prepare for change and some "growing
up" when you start a family.
3.Don't get financially overstretched so that you HAVE to work after having a family. –Ella
Ella, Thanks for your uplifting note. It seems like you've had it all?though not at the same time. Can you offer any advice to SWANS who have achieved the first part of your story?success in education and career?but are seeking the second stage? –Christine
I'm a "SWAN" with a serious boyfriend that I'm going to marry soon. He has no problem with my intelligence or ambition. In fact, he's thrilled that I'm a go-getter in my career. He's supportive and wonderful. Maybe part of that is due to the fact that he's a high-school teacher pulling in a mere $40k a year.
Instead of trying to hook up with equally fast-track corporate male counterparts, maybe more SWANS should go for men in professions that tend to be more relaxed, such as artists, writers, journalists and teachers. After all, most SWANS don't need the money–they make enough themselves. Maybe opposites should attract even more than they do! –Betsy
Betsy, Your letter made me smile. I began studying this topic for my master's thesis on changing dating and marriage patterns in the United States. I was 22 years old, and my research was the study of "other people's" problems. But over tea one afternoon, my advisor joked that, given my educational and career aspirations, I should marry an artist ? someone of unquantifiable success, someone with whom I'd never really compete because we'd be so different.
You and my advisor might be on to something.
Many SWANS that I've spoken with, however, very much want to stay home and raise their own children. If a high-achieving woman marries a man who makes significantly less money that she does, it would seem logical for her to continue working?and for him to raise the children. This idea doesn't appeal to many SWANS. Perhaps that needs to change? –Christine
I very much
enjoyed your article, which was recently forwarded to me by a very nice woman who could accurately be characterized as a SWANS. It is well written and particularly appropriate. As a 50 year old, career-successful, BS/MS/MBA educated man who has experienced this situation personally a number of times over the years, I've thought about it quite extensively. And while I definitely agree with some of your conclusions, I must tell you there are others with which I disagree.
Over the years I have often tried to explain my thinking about this issue to many SWANS, but unfortunately, usually they aren't interested in hearing it. I've done this truly with the best intentions possible — because I care for them, I want them to be happy and meet the man of their dreams (even if it's not me), and also because I'd like as many of my fellow men as possible to have the benefit of marrying such wonderful women.
Given my lack of success in getting this message across despite numerous attempts, I'm admittedly a bit reluctant to try again now. But, given your interest in and study of this issue, and letting my optimism overcome my realism for the moment, I'd like to continue if I may.
In fact, while I have met a number of SWANS in my lifetime, I also know a number of professional, well-educated men who are married to equally well educated, equally successful, and equally strong women. Each of these men respects his wife as a complete and total equal — as their wives do them, and no doubt this is a major reason why their marriages have been successful over the long term (12-32 years). What I have found is that each of these women, while every bit as educated and successful as the SWANS you describe, are not and have never been SWANS — because they instinctively, subconsiously know some things that unfortunately the SWANS don't. And interestingly, most of these great women found, and married, great guys by the time they were 30, and all by the time they were 35 years old!
Why is this? I firmly believe that many (if not most) intelligent, well-educated, successful (or successful-to-be) men actually DO want to marry someone who is AS well educated, intelligent, and successful as they are. Why wouldn't they — they've grown up, gone to school, and worked with these women for their entire lives. These are women who can have an intelligent, thoughtful conversation, are responsible, emotionally mature, and are a lot more interesting and fun to be with — they are truly peers on every level. And virtually all men under 55 (at least the educated, successful ones the SWANS are looking for) have grown up and lived their entire lives with the notion that women are their equals — remember that it was their WWII generation fathers who tended to look at their wives as homemakers rather than CEOs, not them. And frankly, the men that don't want "equal" women simply aren't worth the SWANS time and effort — because they truly deserve better!
But while these men would very much like to have a woman who is their peer in education, intelligence, education and career, they also want, and in most cases REQUIRE, a woman who is warm, down-to-earth, loving, and who can communicate well. And, when there is a choice between these two "types" (as their often is), the simple fact is that in almost every case the man will choose the latter over the former. (And I can tell you from personal experience that this becomes more the case as the man gets older — that's why when the older CEO gets divorced, he often re-marries his administrative assistant, rather than the VP of Marketing. I know it's not "fair", but unfortunately it tends to be true.)
And, these men aren't concerned about a woman being "independent", they're concerned that she might be so independent that she won't need him for anything! And I believe most women as well would not want a man who is completely "independent" of her. It's very hard to have a relationship where there isn't some degree of "dependency" on the other person. While too much dependency clearly isn't a healthy thing, the "right amount of dependency" is actually a good thing, because it's a way for two people to share their lives, and to grow closer together.
The nature of certain careers (law and investment banking are good examples), is such that one has to be "tough" and "independent" to be successful. Unfortunately (and I'll be the first to admit this is not fair, and it's certainly not my personal belief) many men in business perceive women as weak — so they have to work extra hard to be taken seriously. These types of careers require intense work in this "mode", and so it's not surprising that this extends into one's personal life — and while this works well to develop the SWANS' "career" side, it works against their nurturing their warm, loving, caring side. But the fact is, most men (and particularly the true "gems") simply won't choose a woman who isn't warm, loving, and down-to-earth — no matter how intelligent, educated, and successful she is. –Joe
Joe, Like William [see email below], you highlight that men want to be needed. But your focus is on the characteristics men look for in a partner ? a warm, down-to-earth, loving woman. And you note that as women climb in challenging job environments, many get hardened and lose these qualities that men crave. SWANS are tough chicks, one might say.
Of course, the same is true for men who achieve in competitive fields. But, for some reason, this doesn't seem to hurt the men's chances of finding a wife. Men are supposed to be tough. Women are supposed to be sensitive.
I've heard this warning from a number of men ? and, double standards aside, I think there might be some useful advice here.
From my experiences, SWANS are just as warm, loving and sensitive as any other women. If that's the case, there are two possibilities: Either SWANS aren't showing their softer side as well as other chicks ? or men are jumping to unfair conclusions about a woman's personality at home based on her success at the office. –Christine
I read the Swans article and it hit home. I am 32 years old, have my masters degree and a great career. I'm outgoing, participate in many social clubs and activities and my friends say I'm nice and attractive, yet I'm still single and unmarried. I do want to get married and have a family. I have dated a number of men, but when things get serious they run. My friends say that because I have my "act together" that men are intimidated by me. My friends and people I meet are often surprised to find that I'm still single because to them I'm a good catch.
But I still wonder that if God has a plan for us to meet someone special, in the end won't even the Swans be successful? Do we need to change how we act to find a guy? My faith has certainly been tested the last few years regarding this subject – and I hope this article is the beginning of finding answers to the questions I have about men – why the "good catches" are still out there searching for mr. right. –Kimberly
As an "ivy-league educated," 24-year old single Catholic guy in New York who runs into a lot of SWANS-to-be in my social circles, I'd like to respond to the "SWAN survey." I'm not intimidated by strong women, I'm not especially attracted to weak women, and I don't think that's really the issue at work here.
Usually large issues of prejudice emerge and are strengthened by smaller, more pressing issues of logistics and economics. I don't believe, as a Catholic and a Christian, that people are essentially hateful – they get nudged into these things when they encounter inequalities that they can't ignore or explain.
We all know the classic example, which Catholics themselves went through in this country not too long ago. An immigrant might be willing to work for less than somebody who already lives in the country, because he or she is poorer and hungrier, so that exerts downward wage pressure, somebody else loses his job or gets a pay cut, and that results in a racist backlash. It wasn't the immigrant's fault. He didn't do anything wrong. But he gets blamed, and when he gets attacked, he fights back,
and eventually even he believes the fight is essentially ethnic or religious. There are usually solid, though troubling, economic explanations for prejudice. I don't think the SWAN issue is any different.
You shouldn't look at these women when they're 27, 28 and 29 to see why they're not married. You should look at them at 23, 24, 25 to see why they're not developing relationships with men who would be likely to marry them down the road. It can take a long time to decide you want to marry somebody – years of dating that precede a long engagement are commonplace. If successful women are distressed that they are not marrying at 29, this problem needs to be addressed when they're 22.
Here's the way I see it: If you're an ambitious woman in your mid-twenties climbing the corporate ladder or in medical or law school, you work a long week, and you don't have a lot of time for dating. Oh, you get out there, you make the best of your opportunities, you go to the best clubs (where you know all the bouncers), you meet men, you party on the weekends, you're not a hermit or a shut-in, but your time is scheduled very tightly. You make the most out of a fairly short period of liesure time. You work long hours (or study long hours), 6, often 7 days a week, you don't get much sleep, and you probably aren't free to have a dinner at 7 on a Tuesday night, let alone follow it with drinks.
Speaking as a guy with experience (and with a good job with reasonable hours), scheduling a date with early to mid-twenties SWANS-to-be is hard work! They're always busy, their schedules rarely intersect with yours, and a lot of them just plain don't have any time (even the ones that like you). A guy learns pretty quickly that if a 23-year-old woman is in finance, law or medicine, once you ask her out, it'll probably be two weeks at least until the first date, and the likelihood of seeing her at any regular interval after that is going to be very small, even if you really hit it off. They just don't have enough free time.
SWANS-to-be as a group disincentivize guys in their mid-twenties from dating them and are outcompeted by women with more spare time. Why should I wait three weeks to go out with one woman, when another woman, just as intelligent, just as attractive, just as well-educated, but maybe not in such a high-paying industry, will go out with me the day after tomorrow?
There are a lot of beautiful, strong, ambitious, intelligent, interesting, "ivy-leage educated" women who don't work 80-hour weeks in their mid-twenties. It's not morally wrong to want to date them. If, as a 24 year old man, I go out with the more available woman every time, I'll go on more dates, I'll meet more women, I'll get to know them faster, I'll be more likely to find one I really connect with, and I'll generally have more fun and be more successful in dating. If I'm interested in marriage and am looking for that right woman, even if it's for a few years down the road, dating the women who work reasonable work weeks is a dominant strategy, and one that selects itself by default if I don't select it ahead of time.
The incentives are strong enough that, eventually, this becomes a prejudice; the guys forget why it is they started avoiding investment bankers, lawyers, or doctors in the first place, they start tossing around hateful language, the SWANS lash back, and then the hateful language, rather than the longer-term root cause, long work weeks, is what everybody jumps on when they're looking for an explanation.
Sure, by the time SWANS are in in their late twenties, they're done paying their dues, their work weeks often ease up a little bit, and they look to start dating more seriously, maybe get married, maybe even take a few years off to have children. But the other women had a five or six year head start on them by now, a lot of the guys in their pool are already married, and a lot of the ones who aren't have been dating women for a long time whom they are likely to marry in the future. So there are a whole lot of single SWANS in their late twenties, and their value in the dating pool drops. By being outcompeted, the SWANS have become less desirable, even if they are just as attractive.
The SWANS then find that even if they make up for their comparative lack of dating experience instantly (which is a tall order), they suddenly face a bad reputation for being unreliable, uncompassionate, and unable to prioritize family. This reputation is unjustified; they just didn't date as much in their mid twenties (even if they had "boyfriends for a while"), so they are single in their late twenties. It's not that complicated, and it's a shame that it has to get so hateful.
As a sidenote, I am especially surprised that so many women with economics degrees fail to recognize the market forces at work here! These women haven't done anything wrong. This whole mess is definitely unfair, but if anybody should be able to understand how market forces make the world a place of great inequality, it should be people who work on Wall Street.
SWANS can't solve this problem on their own – making demands or concessions as their own demographic class will only serve to deepen their isolation and worsen the effects of the market on their situation. They need to make the playing field more even, not less. For instance, there has been some talk in the press recently that an 80 hour work week for college professors is biased against women, because they need more time to raise families. But if women were to demand shorter work weeks just for themselves, instead of for everybody, and succeded, their value as workers would drop, and universities would be forced by the market to either stop hiring them or to pay them less. If laws were put up to prevent that from happening, the universities would find ways around the laws.
SWANS also aren't going to do any good for themselves by putting on sundresses and cooking caseroles. The "strong vs. soft" debate is a red herring. The only thing that would really help them bridge this marriage gap as a demographic would be for them to join up on equal footing with their male colleagues, unionize, and together demand better working hours. That's how economics works – you've got to undertake collective action, hit the bottom line, and change the payoffs and incentives – being proactive is better than being reactive, and the tail can't wag the dog.
If they're unwilling to do that, they're just going to have to deal with a somewhat higher likelihood of being single for longer and work harder on their relationships to compensate. It's not a tragedy, and certainly something not worth changing your fundamental sense of self-worth over.
Because if SWANS just change the way they dress, speak, or behave without doing anything to make themselves more competitive in the dating pool earlier in life, the same problems will persist and the stereotypes will just shift around whatever frilly drapery is put up to hold them back. –Peter (24)
Peter, Thanks for your thought-provoking email. I'm betting that your response will spark a lot of discussion amongst SWANS readers.
You argue that SWANS don't prioritize dating at a young enough age?and that leaves them in a vulnerable position when they do want to settle down and get married. Several other authors, including Barbara Dafoe Whitehead (Why There Are No Good Men Left), make similar arguments. But what does it mean to prioritize dating at 22, 23 and 24? And if you are in a relationship in your mid 20s, what happens if it lasts for a few years and then ends ? just in time to make you a card-carrying member of the SWANS in your early 30s? The timing issue is crucial?but slippery.
I'm also fascinated by your heavy use of economics as you discuss the topic of dating and marriage. My degree is in economic and social history, so I'm quite familiar with using marketplace terminology in personal life, but I've spoken with many people who bristle at the commodification of such an emotional topic. As one woman I recently interviewed said, "You don't go about finding a husband like you go about getting a job. It's not an equation for success like it can be with a career." There is an emotional?and spiritual?aspect to interpersonal relationships that may not be fully quantified with rational man theories.
Peter, you raise two of the hottest topics in this debate: The issue of timing and the issue of how to think about the search for a life partner. Just to stir things up further, here are a few more questions: Let's take a 24- or 25-year-old entering a relationship. Should she fish-or-cut-bait fairly early on if it doesn't look like he's the "one"? How does timing come into play here? And when we discuss dating in terms of economics, does this suggest that finding a spouse is just another achievement?a notch on the belt of life's accomplishments? Or is economics the most rational way to think about balancing the costs and benefits of the many choices we make?
Looking forward to many responses on these topics. –Christine
I just received your web link from a friend (we are both SWANS) and I must say it only reinforces what I suspected. I knew it couldn't be just me. I am 34 with a master's degree in music. I teach and perform in a small Midwest city. I am slightly shy at first, but confident in myself overall. I can carry on conversations on hundreds of topics. I am attractive, well-dressed, friendly, and a good listener. For all this, I seem to repel men. I have had only one serious relationship. Available men of my own age and social status are completely uninterested. Meanwhile, I am often the target of slightly older MARRIED men who are
thinking they can get a little action on the side. I have learned never to assume a man is single if he actually approaches me. I have lived in Europe and had plenty of male attention there, but again no one who was interested in getting to know me.
The ironic thing is: I am getting worried about actually finding someone with whom to have a family. That old clock is ticking and it is on my mind more and more. I would give up my career in a minute if I could find a stable mate with whom I could raise children. Am I the only one who thinks our society is perhaps heading in a dangerous direction? None of the smart women are producing the next generation! Thanks for bringing this topic to light. — Marla
I didn't go after my degree and work to make myself unattractive to men. It doesn't make me a hard woman. Getting turned down, however, has made me turn to God with one simple prayer Please be the centre of my heart or else I will turn it to stone with all this hurt. Getting rejected by guys viewing the intelligence God gave me to steward does turn parts of my heart rocky.
Just recently, I was turned down my a guy I met through a Catholic event. Actually it was a passion play out of all the ironies in this life. I wanted to get to know him, so when I screwed up enough courage to ask him for coffee I got silence and "I'll take a rain check". I mumbled something about my car being in the next street and beat a hasty retreat. Later on I saw him with a woman with all the soft qualities the men in this article mentioned. I grieve the death of an idea, the belief love brings people together. There are times I wish I could trade in all the books I ever read, all the classes I ever attended, even the scholarship I earned this year to just hear somebody ask me out or to hear somebody take a chance over coffee. Who knows we could be friends. I am a strong woman achiever with no spouse as I admit I write this with tears in eyes. It is Jesus who gives me strength in his crucifixion, telling me he will be with me always, telling me to get up and lean against him.
I will turn 35 embarking on a new phase in my life. I can't change the way men think or feel. I can only change the way I think or feel. If a guy doesn't like my intelligence or feels I spend too much time achieving, then he doesn't get I have to keep plugging away in this life since Cinderella is a fairy tale and life doesn't always end happily ever after. In fact marriage is hard work and I have seen enough divorces in my age group to hold out for that one person. If he doesn't come along, my life will always be full with God at the center. — FD
Marla and FD, Your letters really struck a chord with me. Thank you for your honesty. Your words echo the emotions of many women with whom I've spoken. You both are SWANS who, at least on the lonely days, feel that you would trade your career successes and your degrees for a husband and a family.
As I interview young men and women on this topic, I'm asking questions in hopes of showing that it doesn't have to be that stark of a choice.
Pursuing higher education and achieving in your careers isn't just something to do "in the meantime" as you wait for Mr. Right. It gives you a sense of pride, self-worth, and accomplishment. It's a fundamental part of who you are. What is frustrating for you, and many other SWANS, is why this part of you seems to be in conflict with your other personal goals of building a life with someone else.
Let's keep looking for answers. — Christine
I can certainly sympathize with the women in your article. After striving for excellence, these women have become successful in their educational and professional lives. Now, they would like to continue that excellence by looking for LTR/marriage with a peer.
I can't exactly explain my knuckle-headed male brethen. I can say that a man needs to feel needed. It may be when my fellow Neanderthals see a SWANS, they see someone who doesn't need him…"Well, if she has it all, then she doesn't need me." Perhaps, it's something visceral, and not consciously intended.
That may be a generalization, but generally speaking, I think it has the ring of truth.
Perhaps, the answer may be for a SWANS woman to expand her definition of who is an acceptable mate. If the pool of acceptable males is too small (or not interested), maybe she may want to consider sitting down, do some soul searching, and re-think that particular set of criteria. I'm not asking your readers or the SWANS to 'settle.' Just to expand thier options. My mother is fond of saying, "You can be right or you can be happy." I'd also like to take a moment to apologize
for indulging in a typical male behavior. Offering to fix something, when probably all that was needed was to listen. That's six hours of women's studies, followed by the experience of a failed marriage talking. Thank you for your time. –Wm
Wm, As Gloria Steinem is often paraphrased as saying "A woman needs a man like a fish needs a bicycle." High-flying SWANS don't appear to need men. These women are strong, successful, independent and driven. They've got many friends, a busy social life and enough money to travel, go out for nice dinners and splurge on the occasional shopping spree. What would they need a man for?
The longing, and at times, the pain in the letters from Kimberly, Marla, Fatima and Jaime, however, tell a very different story. These SWANS report that they really do need men to be truly happy.
You've hit on something here: In interviews men tell me that it's not that they want to dominate or be "in charge" all the time, but that they want to be respected and appreciated. This seems perfectly logical, and it's not just a guy thing: People need to feel needed.
And SWANS?like all people?crave companionship, support, love, respect and mutual understanding. Yet somehow, the signals are getting crossed.
What do you advise? How might a strong, successful woman show that she needs a man in her life ? without seeming clingy, desperate to get married, obsessive or any of the dozens of other things women are warned against?


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