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You Can Have It All (Just Not All At Once)
Published on - March 14th, 2011 (by Donna Freedman)
This post is from new GRS staff writer Donna Freedman. Donna writes the Living With Less personal finance column for MSN Money, and writes about frugality and intentional living at Surviving And Thriving. Like J.D., Donna has been traveling lately — but she's in merrie olde England, not Africa.
Earlier this month, I attended a candlelit baroque concert at the historic St.-Martin-in-the-Fields Church. The Festive Orchestra of London was delightful. My seat cost £8 (about $12.80) and, of course, was up in the nosebleeds. When I bought it, the ticket seller warned me that I wouldn't be able to see the musicians. Would that bother me?
Well, yes.
For me, watching the performers is a big part of a classical concert. Yet ultimately I decided against upgrading to the next ticket level, which would have cost $19.20. I'm traveling on a budget, and saying "yes" to an extra $6.40 would mean saying "no" to something else.
Hearing but not seeing the performers didn't reduce the experience. It just changed it. Instead of watching the cellist, I gazed around the church's beautiful interior. Sometimes I closed my eyes and listened, a new and interesting way to encounter the music.
It was a wonderful evening — and a reminder that I can have some of what I want, but not all of it. Not all at once, anyway.
Opportunity cost
I've learned to adjust my expectations in the past half-dozen years. To complete my divorce, obtain a university degree, travel, and remain a freelancer have required that I live frugally and not buy in (so to speak) to the larger cultural ethos that if more equals better, then a lot more equals a lot better.
And you know what? My life is pretty great. I have the chance to write, to think, to wander. Mostly to wander.
In 2010, I spent only about three months at home. The rest of the time I was traveling to Alaska, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Philadelphia, Chicago. I spent time with frail and elderly relatives, maybe the last time we'll ever have together. I hung out with my daughter, who no longer lives in the same city. I helped my dad on his small farm, watched my great-nephew's hilariously awful Little League games, listened to a friend's dark night of the soul, talked to strangers in strange cities.
I'm writing this on a train from London to Cornwall. Once there, I'll walk along the coast with a fellow writer and enjoy Quiz Night at their local pub. I'll probably bomb, since I can never keep all those royals straight. There may even be an outbreak of Morris dancing.
How could I turn down opportunities like those?
This attitude applies to other financial goals, of course. Adjusting your expectations will help you pay cash for your next vehicle, save for a home, put your kids through college, or retire early. My mantra is "save where you can so you can spend where you want." In other words, not insisting on the best of everything right now means you'll be able to get what really matters to you later on. Or even right now.
For me, that means travel. If I wanted, I could spend more: a real hotel, the best concert seats, the full-price theater tickets. No credit card debt for me, thanks. I carried a balance to pay for my divorce attorney. Never again. In addition, I'm paying for my own health insurance and retirement; I can't do that plus maintain an emergency fund if I spend too much in other areas.
Paying as I go
I'll probably spend more on this three-week trip than on all of last year's journeys combined. Just getting here cost me $835 ($611 for the ticket plus a startling $234 in fees and surcharges), and I don't have a free flop the way I do in cities where I have family or friends.
I can stay this long only because I live and spend cautiously while I'm at home — and also because I'm willing to reduce my expectations. I could have afforded one week, maybe, in a cheap London hotel, a concept as oxymoronic as "cheap Manhattan hotel."
Instead, I'm doing three weeks in hostels in Cardiff and London as well as using other frugal hacks: wifi access at the library vs. paying about $8 a day at the hostel, free walking tours, travel on the Megabus, meals from hole-in-the-wall cafes or (more often) from supermarkets. These economies are letting me spend more on concerts, theater tickets, and side trips to places like Cornwall and Windsor.
Rather than save for a whole year to make one big blowout of a trip, I'll live the frugal life and pay as I go, when I want to go. Making a sandwich in the room and hopping on the Megabus to Cardiff for about $10 round-trip sure beats overspending and then fretting about the credit-card bills that will follow me home.
Besides, overspending now would mean less travel during the rest of the year. I don't want to make that trade-off. I've already lined up a house-sitting job in Anchorage, hope to attend a couple of writing conferences in San Diego and New York, and want to visit my father and other relatives in New Jersey.
The trade-offs I will make: music without a sight line, crackers and cheese for lunch, a hostel bed without a private bath. Some of what I want — but now, when I want it, and without the stress of debt.
St. Martin-in-the-Fields photo by Robert Scarth. Morris dancing photo by Stephanie Watson. Hostel photo by Benjamin Ragheb.
My wife and I dream of living a life like yours someday. We would love to explore the world and travel, even if we'd have to do it on a budget like you. The experience would be worth the cut-backs, wouldn't you say?
2@Derek: I *would* say that. In fact, I'm saying it right now. Good luck to you and your wife in your future travels.
" I'm writing this on a train from London to Cornwall. Once there, I'll walk along the coast with a fellow writer and enjoy Quiz Night at their local pub. I'll probably bomb, since I can never keep all those royals straight."
I have to brag a bit about you so your readers will know that you were part of our winning FIRST place team on quiz night during your visit to Cornwall.
We wouldn't have done this without your help.
4@Elizabeth: Aw, thanks. But I don't know that I contributed THAT much, despite John's protestations that there were "too many American questions" that night.
And think of all the entertaining cultural experiences you've been getting in that hostel! (I encourage readers to check out surviving and thriving for the somewhat graphic details.)
My father is really big into hosteling too. He's got a lifetime membership.
6@Nicole: I've still got another one to write up — the 20something guy who came on to me, twice, in the hallway. And me sick as a dog PLUS old enough to be his mother. Eeewww. Details forthcoming.
This reminds me of a trip many years ago with a college friend traveling in Europe. To make our money last while in France, we would buy a big loaf of French bread and make it last all day. We also one night bought a rather long salami, sliced it up and used the slices as poker chips to pass the night away.
We used our Eurorail pass to hop trains at night and used the night ride for sleep without having to pay for hotels.
And yes, we had a great time seeing all the sights we wanted to take in including museums, monuments, etc. It was an incredible 3 weeks.
Congratulations Donna for achieving this feat!
It was not too long ago you spoke of the difficulties experieced of being a financially-challenged college student and the many other trials & tribulations of life, but all of that effort and patience during some of the most challenging of times has landed you in a position to live just as you desire. You learned invaluable skills & lessons first-hand that will serve and better your life, forever.
This is not to diminish the fact that you have always lived purposefully during your life, which to me, is the essential essence of frugality. It is examples like yours that remind he how the lives of us frugalists are so rich in ways that wealth cannot afford.
Enjoy your trip, and know that I was quite ecstatic to see you added to the GRS writer's roster. You are an inspiration to many.
Have A Pleasant Time & Take Care
Wow! What a fabulous experience! Thank you for sharing your journey.
Donna, I read (and even write) about watching what you spend in the small things, but your post helped me to see it in a different light.
I love your mantra "save where you CAN so you can spend where you want."
It's easy to blow off a few dollars because, well, it's just a "few dollars."
Thanks for the encouragement.
This is great and makes so many important points. I get so tired of Americans making excuses for not traveling abroad even though many claim they want to. And when others travel abroad, like myself, so many people act like that person must have a giant trust fund. I wish that more people realized that it can be incredibly affordable to travel overseas, especially if you aren't mindless in just signing up for expensive tourst and standard hotels and all the other expensive things that are not necessary to see a given country. I also wish that everyone would realize they could afford to travel if they just gave up other things in their daily lives that aren't as important to them as they say travel is. I'm thrilled to give up cable, lattes, some dining out, some bachelorette parties, etc to be able to afford to travel overseas.
Price of a night in a London Hostel?: 30 quid.
Bringing home bed bugs with your luggage?: Priceless.
I loved this story! My husband and I spent a week in Paris in November and had fun buying wine from the local corner store and opening it with a shoe (you can find out how on Youtube), buying street food from vendors, other food at the grocery store (we love grocery shopping in foreign countries–it's entertaining to see the different kinds of food available), taking the Batobus (a hop-on-hop-off boat for getting around), walking everywhere, and simply seeing everything we wanted (using a Museum pass) without spending a fortune. That's the way we usually travel. A bit of research, figuring out what we want to see (vs. what "everyone" usually sees), and using the frugal things we use at home when we travel. It's not that we don't ever dine out on vacation, but when we do, we really enjoy it because we aren't doing it every meal. Unlike a lot of people, we don't come home craving a home-cooked meal.
Thanks for this post. I love to hear how people travel on the cheap (and not only to remote villages either!). Every time I travel, I spend too much and regret the spending later which detracts from the good memories of the travel itself.
15@Adam: No bugs yet. And remember that plenty of hoity-toity hotels are infested with the li'l critters, too. Body parasites are not respecters of persons, or of postal codes.
Incidentally, I'm paying a lot less than 30 pounds per night.
16@Tim: Thank you. As you well know, "just a few dollars" adds up pretty quickly to, well, more than a few dollars.
@Donna – sorry wasn't trying to be b*tchy, just a bit of humour. I know that hoity toity hotels get bed bugs too! Especially New York. I do wonder if hostels are more likely to have them or not; I suspect they do (less money for pest control) but it could be they don't!
For me a great hotel can make or break a vacation (also I cannot share a bathroom with strangers, it's a freakish thing about me), I just try to find great deals at nice hotels and stick to a budget I can afford without putting it anything on credit or compromising my savings goals. To each their own!
Nice story. I don't want to travel right now, but back in the day when I backpacked I did use Work Your Way Around the World as a general guide to survival on the road. That, and the Lonely Planet guides, which always list hostels, cheap places to eat, etc. These days it's probably all online.
ps- cheese and crackers? eat some vegetables!
Re: bedbug paranoia (just read). Nobody has ever died of bedbugs. Yes, they are freaking gross, but so are mosquitoes and mosquitoes are way worse. Wash you stuff in hot water at regular intervals during your trip (hello laundromat) and you'll be alright. We live in a huge ecosystem and we breathe feces on a regular basis. Germs! Germs! Yes, they are out there. And in here. And in the food supply. And in sneezes. And door handles. And buses. And train cars. And airplane air. Get used to it and strengthen your immune system.
If you're coming to New York I have a ton of ways for you to save money here as well. Sometimes I find that asking someone that lives in the city that you want to visit how to save money is the best. They know their city and the ways to see everything on a dime.
Did that while in college and loved it. Now that I'm older, have not very much time off and would probably be traveling with kids, I'd choose the trade off of shorter vacation, but more "comfort" and lack of hassle.
PS If one is traveling in Europe (France, Italy) a good compromise between hostels and real hotels are either hotels which cater to other europeans (often called family hotels) in which you have your own bedroom but share a bathroom, or staying in people's homes in which they rent a room (and often a bath) in their home for extra income. Much nicer than hostels but not much more expensive.
ps I thought I was good at trivia, but the Brits are devastating at it, as I learned when I had a semester in Stirling, Scotland. To get an idea, compare the questions asked in "mastermind" to the questions asked on Jeopardy.
21@El Nerdo: I only LOOK stupid. Of course I added vegetables and fruits to the diet. At one vegetable market when I wanted to buy one carrot, the guy refused to take my money.
And I agree: Bedbugs are kind of nasty but they used to be a fact of life. People got them, shrugged, did their best to get rid of them. Like roaches in some cities today.
It's tough to say no to a $6 upgrade, hats off to you Donna. We love frugal travel as well and try to stick with the hostels when we travel in developed countries. When we go to cheaper countries like China or Thailand, we upgrade a bit a go for nicer rooms.
I love your travel lifestyle and achieve that some day.
I enjoy traveling as much as the next person, but the proliferation of bedbugs has made me wary of certain hotels. Even though bedbugs can be found in high end hotels, hostels would be ideal vectors for transporting bedbugs and the bedding wouldn't be as scrupulously cleaned.
@Indio: You may be right. But this is a risk that I (and a whole lot of people) are willing to take.
If I wound up with bedbugs from a high-end hotel I'd be irritated figuratively as well as literally, i.e., "You mean I paid $210 a night for bedbugs when I could have gotten them for only $19 at a hostel?"
A person can purchase a sleep sack to avoid bed bugs. I backpacked around Europe for many, many months, staying in hostels. Had to stay in B&B's in Italy since they don't allow over 35 year olds in the hostels. Kept yogurt, cheese, granola, bread and instant coffee in my pack and cooked dinner in the evenings. Best time of my life!
For me the flights are the killer. It was the same price, when we priced out our honeymoon, to travel to Hawaii as it was to travel to Ireland. We ended up choosing Hawaii because living in buffalo I really miss the warmth .
I think we will explore the east coast by car for a little while (we are from the west coast) before we fly again.
I always enjoy your posts, Donna. So practical. I doubt travel will ever be my passion, but I think it's great that you're able to do all what you want just by making small economies. Congratulations on living a wonderful life!
I'm just waiting for the post where someone's passion, the thing they're willing to scrimp on everything else so that they can afford, is a Range Rover. Or anything else but travel, really. Everyone wants to travel. That's fine, just getting old. Surely there must be someone out there who wants to write but not travel.
It'd be fantastic to see someone write about not going to Europe so they could buy a luxury SUV, though. If for nothing else but the contrarian point of view.
Donna, I've been following your posts for a long time and I am so happy to see that you are able to travel now after all of your hard work! Thank you for your valuable lessons in frugality; you pop into my head often to remind me to be thrifty so that I can live richly. Enjoy England, you've earned it!
That's exactly how I travel! Grocery store meals, hostel beds, etc . . . but all the kayaking, museums, and other adventures I want. I love it. My other trick for getting affordable meals is to see where the working folks go. Sure, I could pop into that cute cafe with the long line of tourists. Or I could follow the locals and eat a delicious meat pie for $2.50 NZ.
A year and a half ago, my boyfriend and I went to NYC. With two of us (and a car), a cheap motel in Queens was smarter than a hostel. We took the subway into Manhattan and spent a lot of time walking. Friends said we would spend out the nose for food. We ate street cart food, pizza by the slice, and deli food. Plenty affordable! That gave us room to splurge for MOMA and Top of the Rock tickets. Our other days were spent walking around Central Park and walking all the way from Rockefeller to Battery Park (and hitting farmers' markets all the way down — you won't see those from a car).
Hostels are a great way to save money, since accomodation is one of the most expensive parts about traveling.
I stayed in hostels — exactly like the kind pictured in your photo — across Europe: in Italy, Amsterdam, the Czech Republic, and Singapore (yeah, I know Singapore's not in Europe, but it IS an expensive place for accomodation).
In other European countries, like Portugal, Germany and Spain, I met people and got free accomodation through Couchsurfing.com
Be creative!
Great post! When I was young and stupid (2 years ago…) I studied in Spain and went into some debt I'm still trying to pay off from traveling. Of course when we traveled, we stayed in hostels and ate as cheaply as possible. And some of the flights were super cheap (like 30 Euros round trip from Madrid to Lisbon, Portugal). But the sheer amount we did definitely did add up, as did all the money we spent on going out that semester!
Overall, I wouldn't give up any of the memories from that semester abroad, but I wish I hadn't gone into debt to do it.
If you want to get to know a few locals and stay for free, check couchsurfing out. It's not for everyone, but many enjoy it greatly. (Though I often end up spending the same as in a hostel, for food etc, it's a lot more enjoyable.)
These are the most inspiring posts, because they prove that in the end, frugality and discipline doesn't take away from enjoyment of things and experiences, but rather increases the enjoyment of the fruits of your labors.
Although I would travel differently, I envy your experiences. I love to travel and the memories of the people, food and sites are the most important. Try to get to Scotland, they will give you even more value. The people are even more wonderful!
Okay, granted its been a while since I hosteled in europe—–but when I did one brought their own sleep sack, pillow and pillow case. I am MUCH more comfy with that than with sheet that a hotel washed in I dont kow what manner.
PS Tyler, if it makes you feel better, my brother and sister in law are NOT going to Europe this year so that they can redo their kitchen, with the inclusion of a six burner stove that is combined gas and electric and has a grill on top of the stove……….Yes, in my family we like to cook and eat.
I agree with Tyler 100%. I'm pretty sure the person that wrote that post would get absolutely BLASTED in the comment section for their prioritization of Stuff over experiences (why do I have to capitalize Stuff but not Experiences???)
Such a well-written post! Your basic lesson is one I'm slowly learning, but I can see the rewards of it already. I hope to do some more traveling, too, and hearing how you make it possible by keeping to your budget and living in your means is very inspiring. Thanks!
Yes, I would love for someone to actually have the courage to write a reader story or guest post about how they scrimped and went without for a big screen television! Why is that any less valid than saving for a trip to Paris? I'm sure everyone would say that it is just as valid and cite J.D.'s mantra "Do what works for you." But let's be honest – there is a pretty obvious privileging on this site and others of certain types of ways to spend your money. Travel is one of the ones that people categorically praise.
Arguably the television is the more frugal choice, since one could get many more hours of enjoyment over years. A vacation is over, and after some of my vacations, I've certainly regretted the amount I spend on a plane ticket and the trip as a whole. I can't say I've ever regretted my monthly cable bill, the DVR and the flat screen. But maybe I'm just a shallow, uncultured person!
@41 JD and all… Donna Freedman has an excellent post on her site about the luxury cupcake experience. http://www.donnafreedman.com/2010/11/11/let-me-eat-cake/
p.s. The last big thing we saved up for was a year off work. It was awesome. DH reminds me that he saved up for a fancy Aeron chair and we got a gas grill too, both of which are quite nice. Oh, and we just dropped close to 2K on trees. Next up: private school tuition. Then a piano. And college tuition for a couple of relatives. In the mean time, money is going to retirement and mortgage.
Most of these things are small in the grand scheme of things, so it's hard to talk about targeting savings. Sure you can target for a car (like a mini), but at some point that's something that has to be replaced anyway and saving is going to be regular. I suppose there's home improvements that aren't responses to emergencies… but once you're on a nice path there's not much that's comparatively a "big" purchase except travel. I could buy a flatscreen tv without too much problem these days… not something I would need to make a sacrifice for. They're just not *that* expensive. I can't buy a lot of electronic geegaws, but one won't break the bank.
And it's not that exciting to say, "I didn't prepay the mortgage this month so we could put in a bunch of trees."
Donna – this article got me thinking about trade-offs. I'd trade less travel for more comfortable accommodations and more eating out. I don't need the luxury room and have used various strategies to get less expensive places to stay – a package plan that provides the transportation between cities, low cost hotels, and not much else in Italy; staying at the end of the blue line in an Italian neighborhood in Boston; but I need a ground level bed and no more than two people to a room (light sleeper). When I was as young as you are Donna, maybe hostels would have been ok. : )
Anyway good for you for pursuing your dreams and finding a way to do it. That's the point here, I think. fun post.
I loved this story. It reminded me of the four months I spent backpacking around Europe after law school. I well remember weighing the various financial choices that came up day-to-day. My recommendation, choose events and outings with groups.
My favorite memories involved the friends I made in hostels and the spur of the moment plans we made. I also recommend hunting for student/same-day tickets. I was able to get a great seat at the Vienna Opera at a deep discount that way.
Donna-Congrats I think its awesome that you're pursuing your life goals.
Tyler-I like spending my money on both things and experiences. I don't like the idea of spending money on just experiences. My dream car is a BMW and one day after I become an accountant I'll buy it with money that I'll save up.
But I don't think you'll see many posts about that because people don't want to be judged for a purchase like that. Many people will probably post that they're being shallow, selfish, superficial, or anti-environmental.
Affluent people avoid talking about such purchases because with human nature being what it is they just don't want a lot of comments judging them for buying something like that.
There's also a strong push on finance blogs that tell people to buy used but I'll never buy used, I've seen friends have constant problems with their used cars.
But studies usually report that people that earn more are generally happier than people who don't. On certain PF blogs the writers say that people with higher paying jobs are miserable but that's not always true.
Anyway I don't think we'll see such a post because most people will blast the person because of jealousy. In this economy jealousy against the affluent has become pretty bad.
J.D.-I'm taking macroeconomics in college and I'm learning about scarcity, opportunity cost, the law of diminishing returns, etc. I'm going to take microeconomics after I'm done with macro.
I think a lot of people would be better off with their finances if they took macroeconomics and microeconomics in college or at least some personal finance course.
I'm taking the class at community college to save money. Its not always a fun class but I've personally learned that there are trade offs to what I want in life, and that you can't always have it all.
As for the travel articles, I really like them and I don't mind them. I think they're great. Most people enjoy traveling because they want to see the world and with almost 7 billion people many of them want to see the world.
Some human desires like travel are universal.
I really enjoy traveling and something strikes me. Whenever I mention that we are saving to do a 5* trip people react with "Well, you know you can stay in hostels and save money." or "Rent an apartment." Why do I need to do that?? I am going on a trip that is #1 on my travel bucket list (10 days in Rome + 7 day Med cruise + stopover in Madrid & London) and for 2 people it is costing about 12K (and airfare in first class was only $800 using FF miles).
Could I cut back and not spend so much on hotels? Sure.
Will I enjoy myself? Absolutely not.
You can cut back even more in your everyday life and travel like you live. I don't live in an apartment where I share a bathroom or have no amenities. Why would I want to travel differently?
And yes, even though I am spending a lot…I still get to have the same experiences as others staying in hostels. I still go to grocery stores/markets for meals and I wander aimlessly through neighborhoods.
It also doesn't help that I have a husband who despises travel, so I need to make it even more comfortable for him.
Nonetheless, could I cut back and travel more? Yes, I'd have more money….but I don't have more time…so it's kind of a moot point.
Mostly, I just wanted to say that frugality doesn't mean you have to give up comfort.
@ #43 Chris: Actually I'm not young. I'm 53 years old. Getting up to that second-floor bed a couple of times proved to be challenging. Here's more on that:
And I'm not saying everyone has to travel this way. I'm just saying what works for me.
Re the hostel sheets: They came in every day from a commercial laundry, still hot from the press.
And it seems to me that bringing your own sleep sack is not proof against infestation. All it takes is that the last person brought in a bug that then hitches a ride in your linen. That goes for luxury hotels as well as bare-bones hostels.
No sign thus far. I'm writing from Heathrow Airport, so here's hoping I don't start itching on the first leg of the journey home.
Thanks for all the comments. I'm enjoying reading them.
Staying in hostels ruins the experience of travel for me. I often find it nearly impossible to get a good nights rest with all the noise and many levels of discomfort, which in turns clouds my experiences with negative feelings that just ruins the vacation. Another frugal idea is to rent an apt from a landlord or a sub-letter. You can often stay in your very own apt for the same price as sharing a cramped room with many others.
@45 Jaime– If you ever have time for an elective, take Public Finance (sometimes called Public Economics). After a couple of classes of economics a lot of people are convinced that there's no need for government because the market always works. It doesn't! There's 5 different kinds of market failure, that result in the need for government intervention. (And almost every intervention results in unintended consequences.) A little economics can be a dangerous thing for citizens.
@ Tyler, Other Brian;
I think part of the reason there aren't as many posts about buying the latest internet capable, 3d, hd television with optional magic fingers and easy-bake oven attachments is because such a post would invariably be more about the saving process than the result. It is easier to write about how fulfilled you are from spending your hard-earned money on a week in Sri Lanka because you have a whole week's worth of experiences in Sri Lanka to describe. With the purchse of a TV you're basically limited to "I successfully negotiated with the guy at Best Buy." and, "Man, the game looks really good now." It's not that people on here aren't buying these things, just that travel writing offers more material.


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Step Up For SAS presented a proposal to the Saint Dominic Catholic School Region of Rockland that specified how Saint Augustine School planned to achieve financial self-sustainability that did not require financial support from the Parish or Archdiocese. When the Archdiocese announced the list of "at risk" schools on November 26, Saint Augustine also learned it would need to raise $1.245 million. The school exceeded that amount by $855,000 through fundraising, revenue enhancements and expense reductions.
School officials have already stated Saint Augustine meets or exceeds the objectives of the Archdiocese's multi-year strategic plan.
Principal Katharine Murphy expressed sadness about the news, "Saint Augustine School exemplifies everything the Archdiocese wants for their schools. We are the educational beacon they should be navigating toward not away from."


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Is Being Thin Worth Dying?
Thinspiration videos, rampant on YouTube, strike fear in hearts of moms everywhere.
The New York Times Magazine reported on a disturbing trend that all moms should be aware of: Thinspiration videos on YouTube. Also known as "Thinspo," these photomontages of skinny or anorexic women are supposed to inspire teens and tweens to lose weight (and, presumably, to become anorexic), too. See for yourself...
Pediatrician Dr. Cara Natterson says, "Eating and body image disorders run rampant in this country. It is no great surprise to see videos glorifying these illnesses pop up on YouTube and other Web sites. As with magazines and glossy prints that glamorize unhealthy--sometimes lethal--body types, one can only hope that the images online will spark conversation about the dangers of striving to be skeleton-thin. Unfortunately, more often than not, these images seem to motivate young girls to put themselves at risk rather than to save them from it."
Pediatrician Dr. Gwenn adds, "This is most certainly pro-anorexic media and parents need to be on the lookout for their girls viewing this material. We already know that teens with eating disorders use pro-anorexic Web sites without their parents' knowledge. These videos, to me, seem like the next generation of that disordered culture -- a new way for anorexic teens to get the negative reinforcement to stay sick."
Psychologist Dr. Lisa Boesky gives the following tips for talking to your teen or tween girls about Thinspiration:
Proceed with caution.
Anorexia often occurs in families where the mothers are deeply enmeshed in their daughters' lives. So you want to discuss the issue with your daughter without being overbearing.
Ask questions, don't lecture.
Ask her why she is viewing these videos. Get to the underlying reason -- like maybe she wants to look like that, too. Then ask what she thinks that's going to get her: fame, popularity, attention? You want to get into her mindset here.
Tell her to do her homework.
Ask your daughter to research the dangers of being too skinny. It won't take her long to learn that anorexia can be fatal. But discovering this on her own will be way more powerful than you warning her about potential consequences.
Don't allow Thinspiration videos to be watched at home.
Sure, she might still sneak it, but you want to make sure your daughter is getting a strong message that this goes against your morals and values, and will not be tolerated.
Dr. Lisa says that kids could just be watching these videos out of curiosity, or because they think they're "funny" or "stupid." But if you notice that your daughter is watching these videos or visiting pro-ana sites 24/7, or you notice other signs of an eating disorder, you should seek professional help.
I used to view these videos.Im a 14 year old girl,who used to have an eating disorder.When I got hungry I'd view these videos and they would help me not eat.
My mom never knew about my eating disorder.I got over it by myself,and now I eat healthy and im at a normal weight.
I think these videos should be taken off,pro-ana websites should be also taken offline.I know its pretty impossible to try and get every single one of them,but people should still try.
ya know what might be more helpful- a society that doesn't devalue people based on looks
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my friend at high school can leg press 775 pounds and hes fat.
I'm 16 and I'm concerned about my weight (even though I'm technically underweight) but I feel like pointing out that as I look at this article, the ad on the side and the ad at the top are both for weight loss.
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- Dining Style: Casual Dining
- Website: http://louisianapurchase.ca/
- Phone: 7804206779
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Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM;
Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM, Friday - Saturday: 4:30 PM - 10:30 PM, Sunday: 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
- Payment Options: AMEX,MasterCard,Visa
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- Dress Code: Casual Dress
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Beer, Entertainment, Gluten-free Menu, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Entertainment: Live Music on Saturday Nights 8:00pm-10:00pm
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Louisiana Purchase reviews from OpenTable diners
141 reviews since June 4, 2014
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- Birthday DinnerklrsixpackmanDined on 9/27/2014Went for a nice family dinner, and were blown away by the experience. Started with the beer battered shrimp with a nice light beer batter, delicious. The blackened catfish was amazing, as was the southern fried chicken and the barbecued pork loin. Can't wait to go back.I would recommend this to a friend.
- Always a pleasurable experienceOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/21/2014We,ve been dining at the Louisiana Purchase for over twenty years. The service, ambiance, and especially the food has always been very satisfying and consistent. I've been bringing friends and family to the restaurant for years, and will continue to endorse and enjoy this wonderful gem.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Awesome!!yumyum123Dined on 9/20/2014Went with a group for a birthday party, and the service, food, and atmosphere was wonderful!! Everyone was really impressed :)Special Features:
- Best Surprise in AwhileJJNADined on 9/20/2014We took a friend out for her birthday and this is the restaurant requested. I'd never heard of it but my husband had heard good things through colleagues. I was very pleasantly surprised with the ambiance, the friendliness of the staff and the food, itself. It was amazing food; from appetizer through dessert. Note: this isn't a place for a quick bite, though. We were there from 7p to 9:30p but it's a great eveningn out!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great!robbiedooDined on 9/19/2014Everything was perfect! Will definitely return. Great ambiance, delicious food, good server, overall a 10/10.Special Features:
- ;(apoormumDined on 9/19/2014I saw this place on a recent episode of "You Gotta Eat Here". I was excited 2 try Alligator! My friend said, "I ate there lots! U will get a gud meal!" He was the most disappointed! He used 2 order the Jambalya & he did, again. It was NOT LiKe the one I saw on tv. I wondered if the camera adds 10 pounds! I ordered the Swampstick & Mimosa Salad Somebody forgot the dill dressing?! The Alligator/Swampstick was fun enough! From that appetizer I thought we would have a gud experience. My friends Jambalya had more rice than anything. My observation. His experience tied with history. He has already refused 2 go back, again. My son enjoyed the Special. I scolded myself 4 NOT choosing the Special 2. My friend regrets saying Yes
- foodieapprovedMeandthefoodsnotDined on 9/19/2014Food, wine, service, and music was excellent. If you are reserving a table for 2, ask for a larger table. We were seated at a table that was too small for 2 people.Special Features:
- Great foodsoutherngoodnessDined on 9/10/2014The food was great and the service was very good also. Would highly recommend this restaurant.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Delicious every step of the way!silveradoguyDined on 8/29/2014I had been wanting to try this resturant for a while and I regret not Coming sooner. Every member of our group absolutely loved it and we will definitely be back. I had the southern fried chicken and it was accompanied by the best stuffing I have ever had. Can't wait to return.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- SatisfactionDGRobbDined on 8/29/2014I am a sucker for the Satisfaction plate. Have had other things on the menu, all very good, but I love the variety and flavours of the Satisfaction. Named when the Rolling Stones visited years ago.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A Truly Good Time!BeaumontFoodie412Dined on 8/25/2014How wonderful it is to dine in a restaurant that does everything well. From the excellent care and attention received from our waitress, who not only moved us to a better table at her suggestion but also offered that elusive 'constant yet discreet care' that is so hard to find these days, to the outstanding food (a hot, savoury alligator skewer, followed by an outstanding Catfish Po'Boy and perfect Mint Julep), the Louisiana Purchase truly earns its reputation as one of Edmonton's long standing excellent establishments. Yes, the prices are a bit higher than similar establishments. However, you do receive what you pay for, if not more. They simply do everything well, without appearing too, and that is why I will be back as soon as I can.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Fabulous RestaurantdivinefoodDined on 8/24/2014This past weekend was my first time at Louisiana Purchase. This is by far one of the BEST restaurants I have ever eaten at. The food was fabulous, the staff was warm and friendly. The music and atmosphere was fantastic. There is nothing I would change about this hidden gem. I will definitely be making this a regular place to go back to. Keep up the great work!!!Special Features:
- Excellent!OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/23/2014I chose Louisiana Purchase for my birthday dinner with friends after having dined there once before. I was quite impressed with the friendly and extremely attentive service, considering we were a group of ten people. The restaurant brought my dessert with a sparkler in it after hearing it was my birthday and the staff sang to me along with my friends. The food was delicious and well-portioned. The evening was wonderful.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Hidden gem!SoonerDined on 8/23/2014Great customer service, was great to see the manager or owner walking around talking with customers. Great food. Servers were very friendly and seemed to really enjoy being there.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great chicken; horrid jambalaya!2sistersDined on 8/23/2014Since seeing Louisiana Purchase on TV, my sister wanted to go there to check it out. As she is from out of province, there aren't many opportunities. We were seated promptly and drink orders were taken. We took our time to order, as we wanted to take advantage of the experience. Our server was very patient. We chose the Swampstick as appetizer, and I had the Southern Fried Chicken, while my sister ordered the Louisiana Jambalaya with creole sauce. The Swampstick was very small for the price, and we found the marinade to be very salty and overpowered the rest. The jambalaya had a burnt taste to it, and my sister was only able to eat about 1/4 of it. My chicken was fantastic, but $26.50 for two breaded chicken breasts is too pricey.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/22/2014Excellent food & service. Informed our waitress that we weren't in a hurry & never once felt rushed.Special Features:
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- Outstanding AGAIN !LeonessaDined on 8/18/2014For several years I have been enjoying lunch and dinner at the LA Purchase. Reliably the food and service is top notch ! My only problem is forcing myself to choose an entre other than one of my favourites to experience new tastes and to change it up a bit ! Having been to New Orleans I can honestly say the LA Purchase brings a little piece of NOLA to Alberta !Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- excellentSherryDined on 8/16/2014If you like food with excellent flavor and generous portions, Louisiana Purchase is a great choice. The only negative was the fact that they ran out of the special when we tried to order it. SherrySpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Touch of the SouthOpenTable Diner Since 2009Dined on 8/16/2014If you want to have a change of dining experience and an opportunity to have some wonderful cajun flavoured dishes this is the place to go. I recommend it for its ease of accessiblity, ambiance, service and the chef and his staff do an awesome job of preparation and presentation of the food.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- well seasonedLittleIDined on 8/11/2014Enjoyed the well seasoned grilled steak and salmon. Steak was grilled well (medium rare) but salmon was a bit over cooked. We tried the alligator meat skewers, it's not bad but wouldn't order it again (not very special to me).Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- yummbiteatnightDined on 8/10/2014Everything was too tasty. The server was attentive but didn't hover. The evening was a success.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great ExperienceAngeDined on 8/9/2014We went here for my husbands birthday with a group of 9 people and the service was great. The waitress was friendly and very attentive! My dad has celiac disease and eats a gluten free diet, and while they didn't have many choices, the waitress knew exactly what he could eat. They even brought out a small dessert with a sparkler for my husband. The food was delicious and I would recommend this restaurant to anyone. We will be back for sure.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good but not perfectVisitorToEdmontonDined on 8/9/2014We were three of us for dinner. Two of the meals were great. But the Louisiana jambolia was rather bland and mostly rice. $18 is a lot to pay for a plate of rice. The crab cakes were great and the dessert was great. We also had great service. I would go back but I would avoid the jambolia.I would recommend this to a friend.
- Love it!!!ReginadinerDined on 8/8/2014I usually am only in edmonton once or twice a year, however after accidentally happening upon it on one of my trips, my girlfriend and I now visit every time I am in town. The food is amazing and the music and decor has made it a little taste of the south. We will continue to visit as we are determined to try everything on the menu at least once. We look forward to our next visit!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Lunch with the hubbieMeganKDined on 8/8/2014Thought we'd treat ourselves-husband is already on holidays and I had an early workday so lunch at Louisiana Purchase- haven't been here for awhile and regretted that as it was an outstanding lunch- had the satisfaction plate and the seafood boudin- both were very nicely executed-the satisfaction plate was massive and lots of layers of flavours-will be back soon.Special Features:
- Perfect!!cyd170Dined on 8/5/2014Went for our first wedding anniversary, could not have asked for more! It was absolutely perfect!! Both the food and the service were amazing. A little pricy, but worth every penny!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Excellent foodCrocsnGatorsDined on 8/3/2014Excellent food was met by excellent vibe at this great little neighborhood gem. I have been wanting to go to this restaurant for awhile now, and my expectations were not only met, but also, exceeded by the experience I had their. The alligator appetizer is a must have!Special Features:
- disappointmentskosmo99Dined on 8/3/2014service was great. jambalya was cold . disappointing to say the least
- 2dineoutDined on 7/29/2014I have been to Louisiana Purchase many times for lunch. If you like the taste of New Orleans this is the place to go. The food is always great as is the service. I had the Jambalaya it was excellent. I will be back when the craving for Cajiun food comes upon me.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Lackluster ServiceGr8FoodDined on 7/25/2014The Food was outstanding but what really brought the whole mood down was the service. Our server seemed very flat and unpleasant which made our dinning experience quite uncomfortable.Special Features:
- DeliciousOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 7/25/2014Food was delicious, lots of flavor with a little bite. Enjoyed the pecan pie for dessert, very tasty & not sweet.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great food and awesome serviceHmaiDined on 7/25/2014My mom was visiting and I took her out for a date night and we haven't stopped raving about Louisiana Purchase! Nice place, comfortable and clean with great decor and feel. The fried chicken was amazing and my mom loved the oysters! Very fresh. Also, onsite parking <3Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Patio is small but nice.OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 7/23/2014A little noisy given the parking lot and street are so close.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Worth a second go for suredivinemisskittyDined on 7/19/2014Going on the web site prior to visiting, I was worried the appetizers would be small. Thankfully, they were larger than the photos and great. We had the alligator skewer and crab cake. For dinner I had the southern fried chicken. It was amazing; everything on the plate was perfectly seasoned and a perfect temperature. My husband had the cherry cola ribs, and while they fell off the bone, he felt they weren't as flavourful as other venues. While I would order the chicken again, he wouldn't order the ribs. The drinks were reasonably priced, the ambience was nice. It filled up while we were there, but the tables are spaced enough apart you didn't feel crowded. Service was "okay." The waitress was knowledgeable, but lacked a personality.Special Features:
- MikeDined on 7/18/2014Went to this restaurant for the first time. The pasta was outstanding and my daughter had the alligator bites and really enjoyed them. We will be back again.Special Features:
- Great little place!newfoodieDined on 7/16/2014It was our first time here. My husband and I decided to try something new for our anniversary and were blown away! The food was delicious, service was impeccable, and their Cajun Caesars are to die for. We'll definitely be back!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Wedding AnniversaryAlexandreDined on 7/14/2014My wife and I could not have chosen a better place to celebrate our 2nd Wedding Anniversary. From the moment we arrived to the moment we asked for the bill the experience was amazing. The food was outstanding!! I am from Brazil and I love barbecuing (Churrasco). I loved each dish I tried and I have plans to go back there and try other incredible different options in the near future. I real great place to go and have a delicious meal.Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 7/14/2014Saw this restaraunt on You Gotta Eat Here and they were right you. The catfish was done well the fish was cooked right it was moist and the blackening spice was mild and not to hot, the vegtables were cooked just right with a little bit a crunch to them but still tender and were tossed in a honey butter and fresh dill. This was a great find in my experience and you need to eat here.Special Features:


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You've heard it before: seat belts save lives
Over the last year, it was all too common to read a release from the Wyoming Highway Patrol that another person had been killed in a car wreck on one of the state's roads.
The wrecks occurred in every corner of the state, and for many reasons — alcohol, excessive speed, weather, cell phones, you name it. But there was a common thread that connected many of the fatalities: "The victim, who was not wearing a seat belt, was ejected and died at the scene."
Cody Beers, spokesman for the Wyoming Department of Transportation, said the lack of seat belt use among Wyoming drivers is "extremely frustrating."
According to Beers, through the end of November 2008, there were 144 traffic fatalities on Wyoming's roads — 53.5 percent of the victims were unrestrained. Of the dead, 74 percent were Wyoming residents.
Additionally, 41.7 percent of the deaths were in single car rollovers — 87 percent of those victims were not properly restrained.
These are sobering statistics that are hard to comprehend. Not only is it against state law to drive or ride in a vehicle without being buckled up, it's just plain stupid.
The quick moment it takes to click the seat belt could save your life — the proof is in the numbers.
If you don't already buckle your seat belt — every single time you get in a car — make a resolution to start doing it now. This should be the one New Year's resolution that sticks.
City hires aquatic facility superintendent
High heels didn't deter Carrie Parmer from a walk on the diving board at the Paul Stock Aquatic and Recreation Center in Cody, where she worked as the aquatic supervisor. Parmer was recently hired as the Powell aquatic facility superintendent. Tribune photo by Kara Bacon
Carrie Parmer has a lot to look forward to in 2009.
Monday was her first day as Powell's aquatic facility superintendent. Though the pool's completion still is about a year away, Parmer has plenty of work to do in the next 12 months.
"I'm excited," Parmer said. "It's going to be a busy year, with staffing and training — getting everything up and ready to go."
Avalanche claims ice climber on South Fork
An avalanche on the South Fork of the Shoshone River last week claimed the life of an ice climber, Keith Spencer of Laramie.
Spencer, 45, and a companion, Mark Jenkins, 50, also of Laramie were climbing in an area known as "The Main Vein" approximately 40 miles southwest of Cody on Friday, Jan. 2, when the avalanche occurred.
Bus service continues in Basin
More ridership and possible subsidies needed to ensure bus runs continue
Bus service continues in the Big Horn Basin through Black Hills Stage Lines, and a shuttle bus runs twice daily as needed between Cody and Lovell with stops in Powell.
But that's not general knowledge, and long-term viability of the bus system remains to be seen.
"Ridership is still down... but we knew it would be down over the wintertime, anyway," said Linda Palmer of LP Transportation, who drives the shuttle from Cody to Lovell and back.
Centennial starts with a bang
Powell ushers in its centennial year with the colorful explosions of a downtown fireworks show on Bent Street and Colter Avenue at the stroke of midnight on New Year's Day. The show, launched by the Powell Volunteer Fire Department, was just the start of the community's centennial celebrations in 2009. Tribune photo by Kara Bacon
Panthers finish seventh at Bozeman Invitational
Powell High School head coach Nate Urbach (left) directed the Panthers to a seventh-place finish at the Bozeman Invitational last weekend. Tribune file photo by David Dickey
Donarski wins title at 152
After a short holiday break, the Powell High School wrestling team resumed its season at the Bozeman Invitational last Friday and Saturday. The Panthers, the lone Wyoming squad in the 33-team field, made the most of the trip and came away with a seventh-place finish. Also, PHS senior Trevor Donarski recorded the team's best individual effort by finishing first in the 152-pound weight class.
PHS head coach Nate Urbach said prior to the event that improvement was the main goal for his Panthers in Bozeman, and that goal was met.
Lady Trappers go 1-1 in Arizona
NWC tops South Mountain 78-72
The Northwest College Lady Trappers picked up their third victory of the season during last week's trip to Phoenix, Ariz., for games against a pair of Arizona-based schools — Mesa Community College and South Mountain Community College.
NWC's much-needed win came against South Mountain Saturday. The Lady Trappers (3-11) posted a 78-72 decision over the Cougars, and NWC head coach Chad Oletzke said he is optimistic that the victory will be a sign of things to come for his squad as they dive into the remainder of the 2009 portion of their schedule.
The win over South Mountain helped Oletzke's squad snap a losing streak that reached seven games following a 72-36 loss to Mesa Community College a day earlier. Mesa moved to 12-1 with its victory over the Lady Trappers.
"The trip didn't start as well as we had hoped," Oletzke said. "Against Mesa, it was obvious that we hadn't played in a while. The first half was rough, but we gradually played better as the game went along.
"Against South Mountain, we played a lot better at the start, and it was good that we were able to pick up the win. Because of that, I thought it was a successful trip for us. I think it perked up everybody's spirits. In the first half of the season, we lost a lot of close games, and that made things pretty stressful for everybody. Hopefully, we can take that win and get on a roll."
No statistics were available from either game, according to Oletzke.
• Up next: The Lady Trappers will open sub-region competition Wednesday when they host Miles Community College. The start time for that contest is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. NWC also will face Central Wyoming College Saturday in a 3 p.m. contest at Hank Cabre Gymnasium in Powell.
Robert (Bob) Lauren Crawford
(May 23, 1924 - Dec. 30, 2008)
Robert "Bob" Lauren Crawford, 84, died Tuesday, Dec. 30 at his home in Auburn, Calif.
He was born May 23, 1924 in Denver, Colo., to Lauren and Helen Crawford. Bob grew up in Powell, graduated from Powell High School and worked on the family farm until moving to Sacramento, Calif. in 1959.
He spent many years working with Big Brothers of Sacramento and became the director of the Muscular Dystrophy Association before retiring.
Bob moved to Auburn in 1987 and was active in alcoholism recovery programs, including Sierra Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence.
Bob is survived by his daughter, Sheryl (Dennis) Wilson of Wheatland; his son, Ray (Lori) Crawford of Encino, Calif..; grandchildren Tara Wilson of Wheatland, Kristine Crawford of Phoenix, Ryan Crawford of San Francisco; and great-grandsons Dustyn and Dakota Wilson of Wheatland.
A memorial service was held on Monday, Jan. 5 at the First Congregational Church of Auburn. Remembrances can be made to Sierra Council, MDA or Big Brothers of Sacramento.
Amee Lea Barrus
(March 18, 1958 - Dec. 31, 2008)
Amee Lea Barrus, 50, died on Wednesday, Dec. 31 at her home in Cody.
She was born March 18, 1958 in Powell to Roy and Brenda Marshall. She spent her first seven years in Byron with her family. She then moved to Aurora, Colo., where she graduated from high school in the top of her class.
After graduation she moved back to Wyoming, where she loved to spend all of her time. Amee's two daughters, Shasta and Desiree, were the light of her life.
On June 17, 1995, Amee married her best friend, John Barrus. They spent many wonderful years together living on the South Fork raising paint horses and running the Flying H Ranch. Amee also worked at Wal-Mart for 13 years and made many friends there.
Amee's passion was being in the outdoors. She loved camping up at Lilly Lake in the summer with her friends and family. During hunting season, she was often seen dressed in camouflage with a rifle in her hands. She loved to go into hunting camp, especially with John, and everyone loved the meals she made on a camp stove.
Amee also loved arts and crafts, and recently she had started making her own jewelry, which she sold at jewelry shows in Colorado, Montana and Wyoming.
She was an avid member of Sportsman for Fish and Wildlife and helped get the Cody chapter up and running.
Amee was a true friend to many people. She loved Cody and spending her life there. She faced may trials and tribulations throughout her short life, but she was a fighter and would never give up.
Amee was a kind and loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend. She devoted herself to making others happy and always put their needs before hers.
She is survived by her husband and love of her life, John Barrus; daughters Shasta (Robert) Maupin and Desiree Moxon (Chad Wildman); parents Roy and Brenda Marshall; brother Lance (Laura) Marshall and his children, Hunter and Kealey; cousin Darin (Carrie) Marshall; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
She was preceeded in death by her grandmother and grandfather Marshall; great-grandmother Anderson; grandfather Archie Ames; and uncle Ken Marshall.
A viewing was held at Ballards Funeral Home on Monday, Jan. 5. Services will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 6 at 11 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on Wyoming Ave. in Cody. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Cody.
From 1909-2009: Powell celebrates a century
The new year promises to be a significant one for Powell as the community celebrates its centennial.
Over the past year, the Powell Centennial Committee began prepping for the milestone with a lecture series and other events. This year, much more is planned — gatherings, lectures, a beard contest in honor of the town's namesake, John Wesley Powell, and a calendar featuring 365 interesting tidbits of Powell history.
Each issue of the Powell Tribune in 2009 will carry one of those notable facts on the front page.
Powell's Centennial is a chance for its residents — present and former — to reflect on the people and events that have shaped Powell since its inception.
Those events include the oil discovery in Elk Basin, the completion of the Buffalo Bill Dam, the establishment of local schools and the development of homesteads and businesses.
People shaping Powell's history include the internationally acclaimed W. Edwards Deming, a 1917 Powell High School graduate who helped raise Japan to a world economic power, and the infamous bank robber Earl Durand.
As Powell celebrates its centennial during the next 12 months, residents will have opportunities to learn about its history, appreciate the community for what it has become and establish a foundation for its next 100 years.


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Caterpillar wants to inspire young people to pursue careers in science and engineering. Today it announced a partnership with the Eastern Iowa Community Colleges, starting with an exhibit in downtown Davenport. The company parked one of its newest model bulldozers outside the colleges' Advanced Technology Environmental and Energy Center, and set up a training simulator inside.
Scott Johnson, worldwide product manager for medium tractor products, says Caterpillar believes the emphasis in education today should be on reading, science, math, and technical skills.
"Students who visit this lab will be the future engineers, the future innovators, who'll find new ways to help our customers be successful. And do it in a way that supports sustainability."
And he hopes hands-on experience, including the simulator, and even climbing on a large bulldozer, will help students choose technical careers. Community colleges chancellor, Don Doucette, says one of their top priorities is to work with companies so future workers have the right skills.
"Our goal is to harness the fun that will inspire future scientists, future engineers, future technicians, and future inventors. And what could be more fun that driving heavy equipment."
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Imagine being told that your daughter has 24 hours to live if she does not get a life-saving liver transplant. That's the exact scenario a Hutchinson family faced before an online rally saved the day.
Heather Eckstrom told Fox 9 News that it's been 6 years since she has felt as good as she does now.
"All the people were like, 'Are you Greek?' No, I'm really just jaundiced. I'm actually close to being not-alive right now," she said with a laugh.
When you're out of the woods, it's easier to joke -- but Eckstrom was literally 24 hours from death once.
"There are not words to describe what a blessing it's been," she said.
Fox 9 News first met Eckstrom in March, when the 23-year-old was blogging about her liver failure and using social media to try and find a donor.
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"It's been a rough few months knowing that time could be running out," she said at the time.
On April 11, her health took a turn for the worse.
"I don't remember a ton of it because I crashed pretty fast," she reflected.
On April 17, doctors estimated she had about a day to live. Shortly thereafter, word came that a life-saving liver had been found.
"They gave her a 50-50 chance of coming off the table," Karen Eckstrom, Heather's mother, relayed.
On Easter Sunday, Karen Eckstrom woke her daughter with the news.
"She leaned over and looked in my eyes. She said, 'Heather. Heather, honey, you got that liver. You got the liver and you are going to get better now,'" Heather Eckstrom recalled. "I remember thinking how and when and how long has it been?"
The Eckstrom family used social media to spread the word and find a donor, and after the surgery was complete, it was the tool Heather Eckstrom used to thank her friends and family.
"I love you guys very much and I know that it's hard to be able to talk to me but we're going to have so many more times ahead," she said.
It's been a long 6 years since a then-17-year-old Heather Eckstrom went drinking, got drunk, came home and took acetaminophen. She says the combination killed her liver, forcing her first transplant. Now that she has survived her second, she is on a mission to spread the word about the dangers of excessive drinking.
"You are not invincible and not everybody gets 2nd and 3rd chances like I have had," she said. "I'm so blessed to have these chances. If only I had been smarter -- if I had been educated."
Part of the education she also hopes to share also involves continuing to encourage people to consider organ donation.
"That family, I don't know if they realize they've given me a new life," she said. "I'm 23 years old, and I get to set my sights higher than that because of that gift, and that's something that's being a hero without having to do any work."
Eckstrom will be saying at the Ronald McDonald House for at least another week while she continues to receive treatment to prevent organ failure, but she is looking forward to returning to her home in Hutchinson and continue her outreach efforts.
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text: At BUILD developer conference, Microsoft Advertising team shared their details about their recent work to help developers better monetize their Windows 8 and Windows Phone apps. They released the following, New Advertising SDK for Windows 8.1 2 New Advertising SDKs for Windows Phone A New, modernized pubCenter A New Program to promote your Windows Phone app! The new Ad SDK for Windows 8.1 is designed to improve ad-funded monetization for app developers: The new SDK will unlock advertiser demand by enabling 3rd party ad serving (i.e., ads served by mobile rich media ad servers vs. ad served by Microsoft), aligning with MRAID v1.0 mobile rich media ad industry standards, and connecting to the Microsoft Ad Exchange Over the next few months, as more developers adopt the new ad SDK and we reach critical mass of inventory on the new ad SDK to offer to advertisers, we expect that fill rates ...Read More →