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Ask almost anyone where he or she thinks "the engine" of Apple's iPhone and iPad is produced and the answer is likely to be some far-flung Asian country – like China.
Not so, says Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook, now in his second year as head of the smartphone and tablet innovator after taking over following the October 2011 death of co-founder Steve Jobs.
"It's not known well that the engine for the iPhone and iPad is made in the U.S., and many of these are also exported—the engine, the processor," Cook reveals in a wide-ranging Q&A with Bloomberg News.
Not only does Apple produce its processors in Texas, but the glass for the IPhone and IPad is made in Kentucky. The final product, however, is assembled in China, as the back case of the iPhone indicates.
An even bigger revelation is that Apple plans to bring some of its overseas manufacturing jobs to the U.S. next year, Cook said.
"[Next] year we are going to bring some production to the U.S. on the Mac. We've been working on this for a long time, and we were getting closer to it," Cook said. Without providing any specifics, such as where the manufacturing will take place, Cook promised "it will happen in 2013. We're really proud of it. We could have quickly maybe done just assembly, but it's broader because we wanted to do something more substantial."
Cook said it will be an investment of more than $100 million. "This doesn't mean that Apple will do it ourselves, but we'll be working with people, and we'll be investing our money," he told Bloomberg.
Of Apple's 598,500 U.S. jobs, 307,250 are in engineering and manufacturing. Cook said Apple has "a responsibility to create jobs."
Do you think other companies will follow Apple's lead and start bringing more of their jobs back home?
December 6th, 2012
3:19 pm
Wow, with over a billion dollars a month profit off of Chinese slave labor for who knows how many years they are going to add 1 or 2 in the US? Notice they don't say how many, just "some jobs."
December 6th, 2012
3:55 pm
This is great news for people with various Computer Science, IT, and Engineering degrees. I'm hoping these jobs are near Metro Atlanta or another region that desperately needs these jobs.
December 6th, 2012
3:59 pm
I hate to break the news to you. Apple is only planning to build 1 computer here in the United States. Let me spell it out, ONE computer here in the UNITED STATES. I know, because I was on the conference call.
December 6th, 2012
4:47 pm
If Apple brought just ONE of its computer manufacturing jobs home that is a huge step in the right direction. That ONE industry could produce hundreds of jobs for people in the US. Let's not be negative. Too many people here are out of work.
December 6th, 2012
4:59 pm
At stupid… When you say one computer… do you mean one single computer or one TYPE of computer? I hope you are joking. I think companies are seeing that the president means business in rewarding U.S. growth and not providing loop holes for outsourcing…also Americans are become more conscientious consumers…so hopefully we are seeing a trend…along with the chinese and asian demanding more money…and creating parity with our workers…
December 6th, 2012
5:03 pm
Great news and bravo to Apple!
I do have to quibble about one thing: "Cook said Apple has "a responsibility to create jobs." No you do not, Mr. Cook. Apple has a responsibility to deliver value to its shareholders which is typically accomplished by engaging in profitable activities. If as a consequence of delivering value to shareholders by engaging in profitable activities, Apple is also able to justifiably create jobs (especially in the U.S.), then all the better and truly a win-win-win. But let's be clear: delivering shareholder value is the dog and any job creation is merely tail-wagging.
December 6th, 2012
6:02 pm
Right now Apple can pretty much charge whatever they want for their toys so bringing some manufacturing back to the U.S., with our high wage labor, is doable.
But as soon as something happens to make them start paying attention to their bottom line – a new competitor, sales fall off, whatever – it'll be 'China here we come' once again.
December 6th, 2012
7:03 pm
@All I'm Saying Is…. – And that is the exact mindset that has gotten us to where we are now. Doing the right thing is almost always better and more profitable in the long run. Better US jobs will certainly help the economy much more by creating more economic activity here. Managing to 30-60-90 day numbers means ignoring all outside affects of your actions to the sole focus of "share holder value," much of which doesn't really go back to the shareholder in the end. By bring that manufacturing home to the US you create jobs so that more people can make money to spend on your products. Keep driving the last cent out of costs and you may soon find that you have created an environment where no one can afford to buy your product.
December 6th, 2012
7:56 pm
With "All I'm Saying Is…." 's attitude and mindset, shareholders rule, right?
The truth is, those so called shareholders, for the most part, are the real "takers" and "moochers" in this country.
They produce nothing except cut-throat business practices and a profit-at-any-cost mentality.
Allowing lazy folks to squeeze every last penny out of something they have only money invested in is not what the market was set up for.
December 7th, 2012
3:15 am
@Fred – Lets not beat up on "All I'm Saying Is". He's actually quite honest in his statement. The current LAW requires that publicly traded companies consistently go after profit vs commitment to the community in which they serve. Lets get the law changed to provide for both of these goals and then we'll be on the right track. Make Money Make Jobs Make a Better USA!!!!
December 7th, 2012
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Why millennials can't catch a break on student loans
When interest rates plunged, recent graduates shackled with student debt couldn't refinance at a lower rate.
Millennials who graduated into the recession were unable to refinance their student debt at the historically low rates resulting from the stimulus that helped lift the country out of recession. Since 2008, these young people have been stuck with both poor job prospects and the financial burden of repaying their college loans at relatively high interest rates.
The benchmark interest rate -- the 10-year U.S. Treasury -- plunged as low as 1.38% last summer, but the majority of Americans with government-backed student debt were paying more than 6%, according to government records. Companies such as the Walt Disney Co. could issue $1 billion in debt at an interest rate of 2.35%, while the credit market seemed to dry up for refinancing student debt.
With the Fed expected next week to start unwinding its plan to hold down interest rates, this generation endured the greatest burden of financial crisis and little of its opportunity.
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"What you don't see is student loan borrowers being able to take advantage of these historically low rates," said Rohit Chopra, student loan ombudsman for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. "Many borrowers wonder why they aren't able to easily refinance their debt, and in many cases that could be an indicator that the market isn't sufficiently competitive."
It's a crisis born from a financial market with few incentives to offer lower rates to those who attended college before and after the housing bust. And the government did little to ease the pain for individuals with college debts that on average exceed $27,000.
Just 40,000 Americans -- less than 1% of those who relied on federal loan programs -- enrolled in the Pay As You Earn program, which has the potential to lower payments to 10% or less of their annual income. In August, lawmakers reached a deal to peg Stafford Loans going forward to the yield on Treasury notes, but did nothing for those with existing debts.
Since these young borrowers aren't able to refinance their loans, they have become less likely to purchase big-ticket items like a home or a car, which will ultimately have a broad effect on the economy.
Chopra said it's creating a drag, since "people can't fully participate in the economy . . . . Forget about homeownership, but even moving out of their childhood home is a challenge."
Refinancing challenges
There were several forces that kept college graduates from refinancing student debt that now totals $1.2 trillion nationwide, according to the CFPB. With Fed tapering anticipated, and Treasury rates approaching 3%, Mark Kantrowitz, founder of the college advisory website FinAid.org, said, "The opportunity to get a lower rate has started to evaporate."
First of all, most recent grads are "unproven assets," Kantrowitz said, stressing that their credit records are fairly limited. This meant that institutions were taking a larger risk if they consolidated student debt, particularly since -- unlike a home or a car -- there is little to no collateral.
Second, the credit market remains frozen. Kantrowitz said that just five private firms are consolidating loans, all of them at a variable interest rates that reset annually. But lower rates would have eaten into these lenders' cash flow.
"Most of the lenders out there are banks, and banks are very conservative," he said. "They don't want to refinance loans at lower rates, because that means they are eating into their margins."
Third, in 2010, the government began offering its student loans directly, instead of using private lenders to do so. This meant that after 2010 any refinancing of existing loans would go through the government, reducing the incentive of for-profit institutions to offer consolidations. Private lenders would lose the interest and fees associated with the debt, hurting their own balance sheets.
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Though the government is largely focused on programs to help future student borrowers, there are only a few proposals on the table to provide relief for the tens of millions of post-graduates already drowning in debt.
Earlier this summer, Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) and Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) each sponsored separate bills to allow distressed student borrowers to refinance into cheaper loans.
Gillibrand's proposal would force the Education Department to automatically refinance most government loans with interest rates over 4 percent. While Brown's bill would give the Treasury the authority to create a program to help borrowers refinance their loans.
"Helping graduates refinance their private student loan debt into more affordable terms frees up funds for them to buy houses, start businesses, or contribute to their communities," Brown said in a statement. "It makes sense for our students and graduates and it makes sense for our economy."
Just like private lenders, the government has little motivation to pass either measure when the national debt is a primary concern. The government collects $34 billion a year in student loan interest payments, according to a report released earlier this year by the Center for American Progress, a liberal think tank. If refinancing was available that capped the interest on those loans at 5 percent, those borrowers would have an extra $14 billion in their bank accounts this year.
David Bergeron, vice president for postsecondary education at the think tank, said that some kind of congressionally approved refinancing mechanism is needed, but unlikely because it could add to the budget deficit.
"It reduces the revenues that flow into the government from student borrowers that are repaying their debt," he said. "There is a strong incentive to keep those rates higher."
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Barely one month after being spun off from Englewood, Colorado-based Liberty Media Group (NASDAQ: LMCA), Starz (NASDAQ: STRZA) appears to be shopping itself to interested buyers. Although the terms of any potential deal remain hazy, the company fully expects to be purchased by another media company during 2013. Possible buyers include media giants like CBS Corporation (NYSE: CBS), Time Warner Corporation (TWX) and Viacom (NASDAQ: VIAB). Meanwhile, Starz began trading as a separate company on January 14, 2013. CBS and Viacom, with about $1 billion in cash each, would need to get financing which shouldn't be too difficult given both of the company's assets and profitability. Time Warner, on the other hand, has over $3 billion available in cash so it wouldn't need outside capital to make an acquisition.
Under the terms of the $3 billion spin-off, former Liberty Media Shareholders (LMCAV - defunct) were entitled to receive one share of "new" Liberty Media stock as well as one share of the new Starz stock. Shareholders who received the new Starz shares have already made a considerable profit on their investment: Since the completion of the spin-off, the stock has shot from $14.20 per share to its current range between $15.60 and $16.20. On January 15, it closed at $16.05 per share and had provided a return of approximately 13 percent in two days. Meanwhile, Liberty Media shares have remained range-bound between $108 and $110 per share.
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After the spin-off, Liberty Media manages a reduced but still robust portfolio that consists of several well-known media, entertainment and logistics properties. Its largest single holding is a controlling stake in the Atlanta National Baseball Company. The company also owns Berwyn, Pennsylvania-based emergency-response company TruePosition as well as minority stakes in Barnes and Noble, SiriusXM and Time Warner Cable.
Starz's primary holdings are Starz and Encore, its two subscription-based cable movie channels. Despite its lack of diversification, the company is in a strong position. In fact, it was clearly the prop that held up Liberty during the two companies' long-standing marriage: Over the past several years, it has transferred nearly $2 billion in cash to its former parent. The company employs about 2,500 employees in Colorado.
With tremendous growth potential in the subscription-movie service space, Starz appears to provide an excellent value for current and potential shareholders. Although it was recently beaten by Netflix in a bidding war over the exclusive exhibition rights for certain syndicated Disney properties, this was widely seen as a strategic move to reduce its liabilities in preparation for the spin-off. With little debt and over $400 million in cash remaining on its books, it looks well-positioned to accept a buyout offer.
Should the company choose to pursue a deal, it could fetch well over $3 billion on the open market. Its Starz and Encore channels are included in the premium-subscription packages offered by virtually all of the major cable providers that operate in the United States. Starz enjoys an especially close relationship with Atlanta-based cable provider Cox Communications. With operations across a wide swathe of the American South, Cox recently partnered with Starz to launch a series of multi-platform services under the "PLAY" moniker.
Thus far, the company has launched three beta versions: StarzPLAY, EncorePLAY and MovieplexPLAY. These interactive interfaces are designed to allow Starz and Encore subscribers to stream about 1,500 movies on a variety of mobile devices, including the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. The company is developing an Android version of the service and is actively seeking to ink deals to extend it to other cable providers' networks.
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This effort may make Starz particularly attractive to major networks or media companies like CBS and Viacom. Should the beta versions of these new Starz services prove popular and effective, either of these companies would stand to gain a tremendous advantage over their competitors by subsuming Starz's movie holdings into its media portfolio. Starz owns the rights to many popular movies and has a stranglehold on important action, comedy and ethnic niches. With CBS intent on diversifying away from its broadcast-heavy lineup and Viacom still cruising off of the success of Comedy Central and other cable properties, both companies could stand to benefit from acquiring Starz. Then again, plenty of other cable and media providers may stand in their way.
Although the terms of any potential deal have yet to be finalized, it appears likely that Starz will not remain an independent company for very long. At the same time, its current valuation suggests that investors are not bidding it up in anticipation of a buyout offer. As such, any potential suitor might have to offer a considerable premium to be taken seriously by its board of directors and shareholders. An offer price in the $19-per-share range would provide current shareholders with a premium of about 19 percent.
Investors who wish to take advantage of any such premium should buy into Starz during the coming weeks or risk forgoing any significant buyout premium. The first quarter of 2013 will be instrumental in determining the fate of this newly spun-off media prize.
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KANSAS CITY — Bruce Chen is back in the house, the Royals' house that has been his home for the last three years. Now, he can settle in through 2013.
Chen and the Royals on Wednesday night finalized a two-year deal worth a guaranteed $9 million, plus the possibility of $2 million more in incentives. The base salary would be $4.5 million each year.
"Bruce has been our most consistent pitcher over the last two years," Royals general manager Dayton Moore said. "He's someone we count on — for not only his leadership, but his ability to be a consistent performer in our rotation."
The deal represents a sizable pay raise for Chen, who this year had a one-year contract for $2 million, plus $1.5 million in incentives.
The new contract hinges on Chen, 34, passing a physical examination next week in Kansas City. Although he missed more than a month with a lat strain last season, he was so healthy at the end that he pitched eight shutout innings at Minnesota in the Royals' final game.
Firming up and improving the starting rotation was the Royals' top priority for the offseason, and Moore moved quickly — acquiring left-hander Jonathan Sanchez from the San Francisco Giants in exchange for outfielder Melky Cabrera on Nov. 7.
That positions Chen, Sanchez, Luke Hochevar, Danny Duffy and Felipe Paulino at the forefront of the rotation. Others likely in the picture are Aaron Crow, Luis Mendoza, Sean O'Sullivan, Mike Montgomery, Vin Mazzaro, Nate Adcock and Everett Teaford. So it'll still be a free-for-all, and the Royals will keep scanning the pitching market for more candidates.
"We'll continue to look," Moore said. "I mean Chen, Sanchez and Hochevar probably solidified themselves in our rotation. But we've got competition with Paulino, Duffy, Crow, Teaford, Mendoza and Montgomery — and we're still going to be very open-minded and aggressive to continue to add pitching. We like our depth; we just need to continue to look for ways to improve our team."
This marks the fourth time that the Royals have signed Chen as a free agent. After he underwent Tommy John surgery that kept him out for the 2008 season, the Royals signed him to a Minor League deal for 2009 and he made it back to the Majors.
Then, quite surprisingly, he emerged as the Royals' top winner in both 2010 and '11, with records of 12-7 and 12-8, respectively. This year, he posted a 3.77 ERA in 25 starts. He was especially effective against American League Central rivals, with an 8-3 record and a 2.47 ERA in 14 starts.
Since joining the Royals' rotation on May 30, 2010, Chen has a 23-15 record and a 4.00 ERA in 48 starts. He's the team's first left-hander to win 12 or more games in back-to-back seasons since Charlie Leibrandt did it in four straight seasons (1985-88).
"Bruce is a tremendous leader, he's very prepared, he's a very hard worker," Moore said. "He's very deserving of what has occurred over the past couple of years, and we look forward to having him continue to succeed."
Chen, who broke into the Majors in 1998 with Atlanta, has become a clubhouse leader for the young Royals — especially helping the large number of rookies on the pitching staff this past season. He also brings levity, with his jokes and video antics on the Kauffman Stadium scoreboard.
He was voted the Bruce Rice Pitcher of the Year Award for 2011 by the Kansas City baseball writers. His strong finish included a 6-3 record and 2.93 ERA in his last 10 starts, holding opponents to a .218 average.
Chen was with his family in his native Panama for the Thanksgiving holidays and couldn't be reached for comment after the announcement.
But in a conversation following the season, Chen said his hope was to pitch in the postseason — and he believed that the Royals were getting close to achieving that.
"I do believe the Royals are a team that can be a contender. But it's not going to be easy, it's not going to be something that we're going to roll out of bed and beat up on everyone," Chen said. "We're going to have to work very hard. We're going to have to work harder or want it more than the next team in our division."
Now, he's back in the house and can help them pursue that.
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The ASP's 2012 Rookie of the Year had big hopes for the 2013 season. After becoming the first ASP rookie in men's history to make a world title run last season, it didn't seem too much of a stretch to believe John John Florence would be in the hunt this year. But in March, a bad landing at the Quiksilver Pro changed all that. Suddenly, the question was whether or not Florence would even be able to surf this year. Fortunately, according to Florence this week, the ankle is not only healed, but it's feeling "a lot stronger than before the injury." That should make things interesting at the Volcom Fiji Pro, where he'll be returning to competition.
Tiago Pires, the only Portuguese surfer on the ASP World Championship Tour, is out of the Volcom Fiji Pro 2013, due to injury.
In April, Pires suffered a dry-docking injury to his knee which got him out of the Billabong Rio Pro 2013. Doctors predicted four-to-six weeks with these type of injuries, but the Portuguese star is still not 100% fit.
"Unfortunately I won't be able to surf in Fiji. My doctor gave me a 6-8 week rehab period and I'm just a little over 5 weeks now. I tried my best to be ready for this event but after surfing today, I understood that I'm not capable of", explains Tiago Pires.
"I'm going to keep working hard on my rehab to come back stronger and fitter then ever. Thanks a lot for all your kind words". Tiago Pires is keeping a 25th and a 13th finish for the first two surfing stages, held in Kirra and Bells Beach.
Fredrick Patacchia, Owen Wright and Miguel Pupo have also suffered injuries during the first stages of the 2013 elite season. John John Florence is back in the water, after two and half months recovering from the ankle problem.
Heat 1: Jordy Smith, Sebastian Zietz, Fred Patacchia
Heat 2: Taj Burrow, Travis Logie, Yadin Nicol
Heat 3: Joel Parkinson, Matt Wilkinson, Heitor Alves
Heat 4: Adriano de Souza, Alejo Muniz, Mitch Coleborn
Heat 5: Mick Fanning, Damien Hobgood, Alex Gray
Heat 6: Kelly Slater, Miguel Pupo, Trials Winner
Heat 7: Gabriel Medina, Kai Otton, Dusty Payne
Heat 8: Julian Wilson, Bede Durbidge, Kieren Perrow
Heat 9: Josh Kerr, Filipe Toledo, Adam Melling
Heat 10: Michel Bourez, CJ Hobgood, Glenn Hall
Heat 11: Jeremy Flores, Nat Young, Kolohe Andino
Heat 12: Adrian Buchan, John John Florence, Brett Simpson
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Hello Dolly featured on New York 1 News! [...] Keep reading →
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Wagner College Princeton Review Article Wagner College was featured, once again, in the Princeton Review's "Best 379 Colleges" guide, which was released on Tuesday, Aug. 5. Special kudos went [...] Keep reading →
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On Feb. 25, 2014, a program in the Stage One studio theater took a look at the lives and careers of former Wagner College English professor Willard Maas and his wife, experimental filmmaker Marie Menken, [...] Keep reading →
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A professor at UC Berkeley (in California's earthquake country) has created a prototype device that warns of pending quake-related rumbles and could be installed as easily as a home fire alarm.
This wedding will be remembered for many things, but mostly because the new bride got a 3D-printed ring with an ultra-rare, honest-to-goodness lunar rock.
A French man is jailed after letting his forlorn feelings overwhelm his intelligence.
Police in Nebraska receive a tip on the location where a man -- who allegedly violated parole -- poured ice on himself.
A man whose selfie pose with his girlfriend appeared in the cloud account of a stolen iPhone explains that his aunt bought two phones at a swap meet for $80.
Is the HTC One M8 for Windows a big deal? Plus we'll get a first look at Paul Rudd as Ant-Man and talk about a new cryptocurrency for porn.
Robert Burt's new mugshot shows him wearing a T-shirt depicting his previous mugshot. Art or asinine?
There are better ways to get rid of spider than turning an aerosol can and lighter into a makeshift blowtorch.
A 21-year-old Mexican man dies after a gun goes off as he reportedly posed for a selfie. Unfortunately, he's not the first to lose his life attempting snap a selfie while toting a gun.
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Last night, we relayed some scuttlebutt: That Arianna Huffington wants to buy HuffingtonPost back from AOL, and private equity firms have approached her about raising money to do it.
Separately, we heard that Huffington took these pitches to Armstrong, and he said something like, "sure, you can have HuffPo…for a billion dollars."
Just now, Henry asked her about the whole thing.
First, Huffington answered with a joke: "Actually, I would like to announce a Kickstarter campaign to raise a billion dollars."
"It will be the first Kickstarter campaign to raise a $1 billion. For a million dollars you get life long blogging privileges."
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The Lincoln City Council voted last night to dismiss the town's police chief.
Mayor Robert Johnston says the decision to dismiss Marcel Sim came on a three to two vote.
Sim's wife had filed a restraining order against him for domestic violence, and Johnston says the council was split on whether he could credibly perform his job. The vote was three to two in favor of dismissing Sim, who had been on administrative leave since September 25th.
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And she walked in the early grey misted morn
and knelt at the rivers edge
she gathered soft flat rocks
sixteen small stones
Rinsing them in the slow current
and tucking them in her pocket
she gathered herself and walked
While in that walking, she thought
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When she walked through the door
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Individuals bent on advancing in their career field understand the effect GMAT scores have when applying for an MBA degree. With several GMAT preparatory methods available, locating leading resources may seem incomprehensible. For decades, students have invested their time in numerous publications meant specifically for GMAT prep. However, as the growth of technology enters numerous […]
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While the inclusion of Bluetooth with this player is more of a gimmick than a real selling point, Daisy Multimedia's Diva Gem is a solid MP3 player.
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"Star Wars: Episode VII" actors Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Peter Mayhew, new cast member Daisy Ridley, and director J.J. Abrams take a soaking to raise awareness for ALS.
(commentary) Casting news reveals both veteran actors and newcomers. But where are the major female characters besides Princess Leia and actress Daisy Ridley's unannounced role?
You'll be able to use the new radio--code-named "Daisy"--with about 6,000 Internet radio stations, or with Real or Windows Media audio streams. But you'll have to connect to a hot spot first.
If you're craving your favourite Net radio stations when you're out and about, Intempo may have the solution: a Wi-Fi-enabled Net radio that fits in your trousers
An SMC reset might help.
I spent some time last weekend putting together my own MP3 player using the Teuthis/Make Daisy DIY MP3 player kit. Here are some photos documenting the construction.
Codenamed Daisy, the forthcoming "curated" music streaming service is expected to launch this summer.
Some things you cannot make up. In New York, a 21-year-old named Daisy Cowit is busy on her phone and, according to police, drives her Jeep into a herd of cows.


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May 15, 2012 — A Drexel University's senior design team won second place for their mock engineering firm, Vector Collaborative, at the 2012 Chicago Mock Firm Competition on May 4 in Chicago, I.L. This year's competition challenged students to organize a "mock" design firm for the purpose of conceiving, coordinating, constructing and commercializing a 100-story multi-use high-rise building for a project site in Beijing, China. The team competed against national college teams and presented their design to a panel of nine expert judges from architecture firms around the country over the course of three hours on a semi-formal basis.
The team consisted of students Monika Mickute, Thomas McGrew, Scott Macphearson, Jennifer Shin and Peter Matthews.
The students blueprinted the Life Tower, a structure meant to be utilized for retail, residential, commercial and hospitality purposes. In order to simulate a real world building design process, International Building Code 2009 was used to design all aspects of the project, including the building envelope, structural, HVAC, electrical, fire protection and plumbing systems. Both the building and site design incorporate sustainability, innovation and the traditional Chinese philosophy of Feng Shui. The design project has the potential to reach a LEED Platinum Certification rating if built, demonstrating the team's commitment to sustainability. The Life Tower won first place in the Engineering and Marketing category and second place in the overall competition.
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Huskers and Wolverines set for Super Regionals
A pair of Big Ten teams are set to compete in the NCAA Super Regionals this weekend, as eighth-seeded Michigan hosts Louisiana-Lafayette and No. 14 Nebraska travels to take on third-seeded Oregon. The Wolverines and Ragin' Cajuns will hit the diamond on Friday and Saturday, while the Huskers and Ducks will square off on Saturday and Sunday. It marks the first time since 2009 the conference has sent multiple teams to the NCAA Super Regional round.
Nebraska, winners of last weekend's Lincoln Regional, travel to Eugene, Ore., for the Oregon Super Regional, its first appearance in the round since the current format began in 2005. A series win over the Ducks, winners of their own regional last weekend, would send the Huskers to their seventh all-time appearance in Women's College World Series and first since 2002. Saturday's contest is scheduled for 8 p.m., while Sunday's contests will begin at 3 p.m. ET
Michigan, winners of the Ann Arbor Regional last weekend, makes its eighth appearance in the Super Regional round since the format was instituted in 2005. With a series win over Louisiana-Lafayette, winners of the Baton Rouge Regional, the Wolverines would make their 10th appearance at the Women's College World Series and first since 2009. Friday's game will be televised live on ESPNU at 2 p.m. ET, while Saturday's games will be carried on ESPN beginning at Noon.
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Stella McCartney Launches Kids' Line
Attention, mini-fashionistas: Stella McCartney is about to launch a new line just for kids!
Is This 14-Year-Old Fashion Blogger the Next Anna Wintour?
Jennifer Wright, deputy editor of TheGloss.com, recently told the New York Post, "I genuinely believe that one day Tavi [Gevinson] will be the editor of Vogue." Meet the girl stealing front-row seats at Fashion Week ....
Dr. Martens Meet Hello Kitty
To celebrate both of their 50th anniversaries, Dr. Martens has teamed up with Sanrio to create limited-edition Hello Kitty styles!
'Dad Jeans' Fight Muffin Tops
So-called "mom jeans" have gotten a lot of flak over the years. "Wizard Jeans" aim to camouflage a dad's muffin top. They even come with a built-in waist trimmer and flattener.
Flaunt It: Why Big Girls Shouldn't Wear Big Swimsuits
"Big girl, you are beautiful," goes the song -- and it's true. So here's a message for my fellow plus-sized gal pals out there: Step away from the big skirted swimsuits and swim dresses.
Street Chic: Cute Cartoon Kicks for Kids
It's the hottest trend in footwear: cartoonists collaborating with sneaker companies! First it was Dr. Seuss and Converse, and now it's Yo Gabba Gabba! and Vans. Check out these cute cartoonish kicks for kids!
Lady Gaga Goes Gray for Vanity Fair
The first September magazine cover has been released! Would you ever dare to go gray on purpose, like Lady Gaga?
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Smoke Testing - Letter to Residents
Smoke testing is conducted to find possible leaks in the sanitary sewer system and roof drain connections. Smoke testing can help locate bad connections that homeowners or occupants are not aware of.
|The Newport News Department of Public Works, Wastewater Division, is conducting a sanitary sewer evaluation program designed to eliminate ground water and storm water from entering the sanitary sewer system in your area. Part of this program requires smoke testing the sanitary sewer mains and house lateral connections to find leaks.
|We will be testing sewer lines in your area from__________ to__________. Smoke may be seen coming from roof vents, building foundations, or manhole covers. The smoke will not enter your home if the home is properly plumbed and vented and water traps contain water. The smoke is a non-toxic, odorless substance which is clean and harmless to humans, pets, food, and material goods.
|Any presence of smoke within the house should be reported to the Wastewater Division at 757-933-2311 or to the crews working in the street conducting the tests. Please avoid unnecessary exposure to the smoke. The smoke is relatively harmless but smoke of any kind can be irritating to the nasal passages for some people. If you experience smoke irritation, it should be temporary and quickly disappear after exposure has ceased. If you or any member of your family have a health condition that you feel we need to be aware of please contact us at the number indicated above.
|If we are unable to conduct the smoke testing in your area due to an unexpected emergency, you will be notified with an updated letter as soon as possible. Some common questions are answered on the other side of this notice. If you should have any further questions, do not hesitate to give us a call at the phone number listed above.
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"Extract" star Mila Kunis chats about playing a conniving liar in the film and being a huge fan of "Project Runway." Plus, why can't Mila talk about her next film "Black Swan"?
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First do no harm: a better way to rescue crash passengers2013-11-13 16:27:55 // // The Idealog Blog
Andrew Gerbich's Car Spreader offers a less destructive alternative to the Jaws of Life.
Is it time to join the 3D printing bandwagon?2013-07-31 13:15:03 // // The Idealog Blog | 5 comments
"If you are not using 3D printing for rapid prototyping in manufacturing now, you are making a mistake," says Gideon Levy, a world expert on additive manufacturing who visited the University of Auckland last week.
Inside: Modtec2013-05-01 09:56:13 // // The Idealog Blog
Sim Ahmed talks the Modtec founder and chief executive Bruce Davies about designing and manufacturing workplace ergonomic products and working with teams overseas.
Think before you 3D print2013-03-25 10:52:34 // // The Idealog Blog
Oh, the wondrous things coming off printers these days – houses, bone, and gun parts . See more examples at Mashable. Some gush about 3D printing following the personal computer trajectory.
Kiwi Kickstarter idea Yolkr sucks yolks2013-01-14 12:03:57 // // The Idealog Blog | 9 comments
Those splitting hairs over the best way to separate egg yolks from whites, wonder no more – the Yolkr is here, and raising funds on Kickstarter after six months spent perfecting the design.
The new face of NZ manufacturing2012-12-20 11:15:14 // // The Idealog Blog
Making products in New Zealand is vital to a healthy economy. But reports of a manufacturing crisis are grossly exaggerated.
Swiss Army knife-inspired Romotow puts a new spin on motorhomes2012-12-18 10:03:51 // // The Idealog Blog | 3 comments
Christchurch design consultancy W2 has designs on storming the growing motorhome industry with the Romotow, a patented campervan model it says offers up to 70 percent more floor area than traditional types.
The most expensive socks in the world? Kiwi deer fibre pulls in the pounds2012-12-17 12:44:57 // // The Idealog Blog
New Zealand deer fibre makes up the key component in the world's most exclusive sock (and quite possibly the most expensive ever), launched this month by Harry's of London.
Wooden bikes? Yes please2012-11-27 10:09:22 // // Idealog #41: interact | 1 comment
Timber processing ain't the sexiest of industries, but these bikes put a new face to the business.
Quake sensor harvests energy from tremors2012-11-23 12:38:11 // // The Idealog Blog
A wireless vibration sensor being developed by a Victoria University student could provide a low-cost solution for engineers to monitor the damage of buildings affected by earthquakes – and, more impressively, harnesses the kinetic energy generated by the tremors in order to power itself.
A-Ward Attachments makes off with Swedish Steel Prize2012-11-21 12:16:27 // // The Idealog Blog
Auckland-based company A-Ward Attachments has taken out the 2012 Swedish Steel Prize, holding its own against the likes of Volvo and John Deere.
Beemaxx spinning its way to centrifugal success [Beemaxx's winning centrifuge technology]2012-11-19 09:23:23 // // Idealog #41: now
Centrifuge technology is usually the domain of laboratories and blood donor centres, but it's at the core of Beemaxx's latest innovation.
Dyson's cool designs2012-09-26 09:13:00 // | 3 comments
Innovative designs from Dyson will look smart and keep their fans cool this summer. And it might cost a fair whack, but it's cheaper than a new finger.
Cavalier Bremworth serves up Flashbac, a recycled carpet backing2012-08-21 14:15:18 // // The Idealog Blog
Cavalier Bremworth is launching a new carpet backing, Flashbac, that's made entirely from recycled wool carpet.
The recycled building blocks of the future2012-08-20 15:06:38 // // The Idealog Blog
Supermarket bags, milk bottles and sawdust could be turned into building blocks, thanks to technology developed at the University of Canterbury's wood technology research centre.
Harmonious collaboration spawns school of manufacturing innovation2012-08-02 10:22:09 // | 1 comment
Industrial Research Ltd and the University of Auckland are coming together to set up a Joint Graduate School in Innovative Manufacturing and Materials, with an eye to producing the scientists and engineers of tomorrow.
Cleaner, greener drug production in the works2012-05-28 09:30:28 //
A Wellington PhD student's recent discovery could revolutionise the way pharmaceutical companies make drugs.
Tinkerers, creators and inventors rejoice, for the Wellington Makerspace is here2012-05-08 09:49:03 // // The Idealog Blog
The brand spanking new Wellington Makerspace is set to be unveiled at the end of the month.
Renalldoors boosts manufacturing capacity, tapping into the sustainable design movement2012-03-15 16:39:16 // // The Idealog Blog
Renalldoors has just dropped $1.5 million on a state-of-the-art manufacturing gizmo, the first in New Zealand, and plans to tap into a growing market for timber, following trends in Europe, particularly as the Christchurch rebuild gains momentum.
Chalk up a two-year high for manufacturing2012-03-15 13:55:54 //
Manufacturing activity enjoyed a sizeable lift in activity for February, according to the latest BNZ - BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index, reaching a high not seen since April 2010.
IRL to be reborn as turbocharged tech institute2011-11-04 11:40:55 // | 1 comment
More funding will be injected into the science sector to transform Industrial Research Limited (IRL) into an advanced technology institute, Prime Minister John Key announced yesterday.
Add value to lift profit, food industry told2011-10-26 17:04:28 //
Kiwi food and beverage exporters need to focus on adding value if the sector is to live up to its full growth potential, an industry report released today shows.
Exhibition to extoll virtues of NZ food to the world2011-08-01 08:30:16 // // The Idealog Blog
A trade show is hoping to capitalise on the hordes of visitors set to descend on New Zealand for the Rugby World Cup and showcase local food suppliers to international importers.
Scion signs lucrative commercial deal for plastics tech2011-07-27 08:44:50 //
A new method of producing wood-plastic pellets has been licensed by Crown research institute Scion to a company that will see it commercialised in Europe to the tune of $10 million in royalties.
Manufacturing rallies with help from Aussie neighbours2011-07-14 14:30:10 //
There would be plenty of reasons for the manufacturing sector to slow down, but it's holding up nicely, according to the latest PMI stats.
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A new twist on fire pumps could see a tiny Hawke's Bay workshop booming in a new niche market. Keith Newman visits the innovators of Tikokino.
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Generally country of origin is just one of a number of factors people take into account when electing to buy or not to buy—but, okay, a 'Made in North Korea' tag may be an instant turnoff unless you love the Dear Leader.
Springfree reinvents the trampoline [Springfree reinvents the trampoline]2010-07-22 14:55:19 // // Idealog #28: features
When Keith Alexander realised a childhood dream and reinvented the trampoline, he also created a global business and relaxed thousands of nervous parents. By Amanda Cropp
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Taking a well-deserved break with his family in Hawkes Bay, a slightly weary furniture designer David Moreland reflects on surviving in the design game.
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The sneaker. It's a cheap canvas shoe with a cheap rubber sole—or at least it used to be.
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A bit of wood, a battery and a switch, and you practically have a sentient machine. Just the thing to get the thought process restarted for the new year.
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New Zealand Mint has a lot to commemorate.
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When guitarist Ben Fulton went electric, he found the only way to get the right sound was to make his own gadgets—and other guitarists agreed. But how do you turn a garage business into an international boutique brand? First, you find someone to share your dream—like Geoff Matthews.
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Author Cory Doctorow is a merciless critic of the mega-corporations that seek to control creative content—and he's happy to give his own work away for free
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Creative cousins the Allisons keep it close to home2009-03-27 11:00:13 // // Idealog #20: features
Cousins Celia and Caro Allison have a lot in common. A cartoonist and a fashion design respectively, they both trained at Wellington Polytechnic, live and work in Lyttelton, drive silver Toyota Caribs and are obsessive recyclers. But most of all, finds Amanda Cropp, they're both deeply committed to keeping their products New Zealand-made
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China's Mayland Design Exchange—MayDE to its friends—is marrying our creative can-do with their manufacturing know-how. Could 'MayDE with New Zealand' be just what 'Made in China' needs? Idealog finds out. Plus: How Kiwi students are designing answers to Chinese lifestyle problems.
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Naturally and figuratively speaking, midnight is representative of the dark hour. For many, it's the hour when all hope is lost. For some, it's the sleepless hour. The hour of restlessness and despair.
If you've faced a "midnight hour" you know that the trouble doesn't end simply because the sunrises. Well, here's hope for the hopeless. God can turn your darkest hour into your finest hour.
Great things happen in the midnight hour. Miracles happen in the midnight hour. Don't lose hope. If you'll stay in faith, a suddenly moment will happen in due time.
Paul and Silas experienced a suddenly moment at midnight when they were locked up in prison for preaching the Gospel of Christ. Acts 16:25 tells of how they were singing hymns and praying to God. And suddenly, a massive earthquake shook the foundations of the prison. Their bands were loosed, the doors immediately flew open.
Notice Paul and Silas were not in despair. I'm sure they had every reason to be downcast. They had every reason to be without hope- to complain, to get bitter and live in defeat. No, they were singing and praying… in the midnight hour not knowing their fate.
Friends, when your clock strikes midnight- when you can't see the light at the end of your tunnel, instead of complaining get your hopes up. This is the moment to let your praise raise. Like Paul and Silas, pray to the Father.
Be encouraged today. God responds to a grateful heart. When the clock of life strikes midnight, don't get sad… don't get mad, get glad! Stay in faith, let your praise raise! When you do so, the Lord will bring a suddenly moment full of miracles your way as you charge forth on your journey of life!
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The 11,000-square-foot store, the designer's first and largest in Manhattan, opened in 1999 and features men's and women's collections and Nicole Farhi Home. The centerpiece of the space is Nicole's restaurant, situated on the lower level in a 4,000-square-foot double-height space. The 30-foot bar is visible from a dramatic wooden bridge suspended at the store's entrance.
A spokeswoman for Nicole Farhi said the lease expired. "We were given the option to renew but declined," she added.
The company hopes to find a location, albeit smaller, for a new store based on Farhi's 202 retail concept. "The 202 concept is a little more cozy and intimate and has more of a lifestyle feel," the spokeswoman said. "It has been working really well for us. [The flagship] was so big. We didn't need a space that was so big. The lease was over and we needed to assess what would be best. We decided the store could be more productive in a smaller space."
"We are actively searching for a new property uptown that will organically suit our needs," said Andrea Hyde, chief executive officer of French Connection Holdings, which owns Nicole Farhi. "We are confident in the success of the Nicole Farhi concept at both the retail and restaurant levels."
The company is targeting the Upper East Side in the 70s and 80s. "It could be anything from a small store on Madison Avenue to a town house on a side street," the spokeswoman said. "We will open a new store within the year. It's definitely in our plan for 2008. It just depends on how long it takes to find the right space."
Until a new store opens, Farhi's business will be consolidated at the 202 unit in the Chelsea Market, which was unveiled in 2004.
"We're in the process of moving everything [inventory] to Chelsea," said the spokeswoman. "We'll have a bigger fashion buy there and a bigger home section."
Farhi's label was launched in 1982 in London, where there are now eight Nicole Farhi stores. Units have also opened in Dubai and Paris. The opening of the East 60th Street store was an attempt by French Connection chairman and founder Stephen Marks to establish the label in the U.S. But Marks admitted the store's performance was less than he expected, and it remained problematic for the brand.


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Just days after Lady Gaga announced the release date for her new album, ARTPOP , an alleged song from the project is floating around the Internet.
It's extremely difficult to determine whether the track, titled "Burqa," is an actual Gaga song, because the quality of the audio is so poor. But judging by what BuzzFeed says are the lyrics to the tune, the entire clip centers around the burqa, the full-body garment commonly worn by Muslim women.
According to BuzzFeed, the lyrics include the following: "Let's get it on, religious risky fashion/Let's get it on, religious risky fashion/Put it on, wear that burqa all year long/all year long."
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Lee Brice has really big touring plans for 2013. He just can't tell you about them yet.
Says Lee, "It's a tease 'cause I can't really say anything about it until he, the man, is able to announce this tour."
Though we're not sure who "the man" is at this point, Lee promises fans will want to make plans to see this show. "It's really like so cool to be able to know we're gonna be on a pretty major tour next year," Lee says. "There's so many good things that come out of that, you know, so we're excited about it."
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The father of two Barberton teens killed in a New Years Eve home invasion has died as well. John Kohler, 42, was pronounced dead at 15:45 p.m. on Friday, January 3, at Akron City Hospital.
The brothers accused in a New Year's Eve shooting that killed a Barberton man and his teenage children appeared in court on Tuesday.
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Prom spending tops $1,100
The average cost of the 2013 prom is $1,139, according to a new survey. But you don't have to spend anywhere near that.
The cost of the high-school prom rose by 5% this year, according to a national survey by Visa. Although parents are paying for a little less -- 59% of the tab versus 61% last year -- they and their kids will shell out between $722 and $1,528 for the one-night fling.
Parents who make less than $50,000 a year will spend more than the national average, forking over $1,245.
Some of those free-spending parents may have budgeted for the expense. I'm willing to bet that others want what they see as "the best of everything" for their children, even if it means going into debt.
I understand that desire. But sometimes "the best" isn't necessarily "the most." Or the most expensive.
Teens have come to expect high-end prom prep: professional makeup, mani-pedis, new jewelry, designer gowns, dinners at fancy restaurants, giant limos, hotel rooms for after-parties. I think it's time parents put on the brakes.
So does Visa, which may sound counterintuitive; after all, doesn't the company make its money from credit card usage? But a spokesman called prom season "an opportunity to teach teens how to budget."
"Prom has devolved into a competition to crown the victor of high school society, but teens shouldn't be trying to keep up with the Kardashians," said Nat Sillin, the company's head of U.S. financial education.
"If they want that sparkling dress, fancy dinner, and limo ride, this is the opportunity to set a budget and save."
It's not that anyone begrudges the kids a party. But how many of their parents would spend $1,139 for a single night out on the town?
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Casey Slide of the Money Crashers blog understands the excitement. But in a post called "28 high school prom planning ideas to save money," she notes that "it's only one night out of their entire lives."
"It shouldn't cost a fortune, especially when paying for college is looming on the horizon," Slide says.
A few simple strategies can save you a bundle, according to consumer specialist Andrea Woroch. For example:
- Print photos at home versus spending up to $125 for pictures at the prom.
- Lease a dress for as little as $50 at a site like Rent The Runway.
- Skip the orchids in favor of something simpler, like carnations or a delicate corsage made from baby's breath.
- Forget the limo -- drive the family car.
"Though prom is an important milestone in your teen's life, there's no need to spend an exorbitant amount of money to make it memorable," Woroch says.
Chances are your kid is already well into the prom zone by now. If you haven't already set limits, time to check in and see how much has been spent and how much more is "needed" for the evening.
If you're startled by what's already slipped out of your wallet, speak up: "I had no idea we've already spent this much. I will contribute X dollars more and that's it. How can we come up with some creative ways to stretch that money?"
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Here are some tried-and-true ways to cut costs, courtesy of parents, bloggers and former prom-goers.
Avoid frills. Going retro (a la "Mad Men") or sleek and simple (the famous "little black dress") for a sophisticated look. More to the point, you've got a good chance at finding such dresses in thrift stores or clearance racks.
Reduce, reuse. Borrow a nice frock from a friend or relative. Check thrift shops and consignment stores for prom or bridesmaid dresses. My niece knows a girl who wore a bridesmaid's dress found at a yard sale for about $10. This works for guys, too: One parent told me her son wore his father's wedding suit for a look that was both retro and practical.
Buy a tux. Check the clearance rack at formal wear shops and you'll wow 'em at fancy events for years to come. One guy spent $99 on a tux that he wore to six formal occasions; his brother used it, too. Tuxes also show up at thrift stores, so keep your eyes peeled.
Or avoid a tux. Wear a regular suit, or slacks and a sports coat. Just wear it like you mean it.
Compare and contrast. Find the best deals for specific styles with a price comparison website like FatWallet.com or PriceGrabber.com. Then use an online coupon site like Rather Be Shopping or Savings.com to deepen your discount. Note: Online coupon codes exist for tux rentals.
De-accessorize. Sometimes less is more. How much jewelry do you really need? Wear one or two nice things you already own, or borrow them from someone. "Hats, gloves and handkerchiefs can either be eliminated or purchased on the cheap at a store such as Claire's," suggests Andrew Schrage of Money Crashers.
Forget footwear. Wear heels, sandals or flats from your closet. Everyone's looking at the dress, not at your feet.
More budget-friendly tips
A free hairdo. Skip the salon and do it yourself, or have a hair-handy relative do the honors. After a half-hour of dancing it'll be a sweaty mess anyway.
A (mostly) free makeover. Department-store makeup counters usually offer free makeup sessions. It's best to schedule an appointment, according to blogger Kimberly Couzens of The Kimberly Diaries. She suggests buying a lip color or mascara that you will actually use.
Skip the mani-pedi. Seriously: You can't do your own nails?
Rethink the flowers. Supermarket floral departments can do a lovely job that's cheaper than a florist. Some teens skip the flowers altogether.
Don't buy dinner -- serve it. Instead of pricey restaurant outings, restaurant meal, get together with a few other parents and host a special meal. Set the table formally and serve the prom-goers as if they were in a restaurant. (It's up to them whether they tip you or not.)
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Can't imagine where these kids get such a feeling of "entitlement" LOL.
I asked my son if he was going to prom,, he said "No thanks, I'm not wasting my money on that". I offered to chip in on the expense, being a Senior, and never having been to the prom, I thought maybe he'd change his mind. "No mom, that's ok, it's NOT a big deal".
THAT'S MY Boy!... I raised him right. :).
Our daughter attended prom all four years in high school. Her freshman and senior years we spent around $85- for her formal long dresses and that was at Macy's.These dresses also did double duty for pageants Shoes were from Payless and jewelry from Claire's. In fact, she wore the same pair for all four proms and for pageants. She still uses the jewelry. . Her sophomore and junior years she opted for shorter dresses and found those for under $15- at Sears. Two of these prom dresses she took to college where she wore them for other functions. She and her friends wanted a limo junior and senior years which, due to the number of people riding, would cost about $100-. We told her that if she wanted to ride 'limo', she could pay for it herself so one year she worked cleaning houses in the neighborhood and the other she worked at Sonic as a car hop (I refused to let her boyfriend pay for her limo trip since he had his own to pay for plus dinner). The restaurants these kids chose were reasonable - Red Lobster, Papasitos, Olive Garden. As a matter of fact, while the guys paid for the dinner, the girls paid the tips, not only to the wait staff but to the limo driver and paid for their own tickets. Most of the girls, even if they had a date, paid their own limo ride.
Borrowed dresses, and did everything else myself. Drove around in our own cars.
Prom is not that important, and nothing like it ever happens again in your life, unless you are a celebrity or politician or something.
How often do adults put on elaborate dress, go out to fine dining and dance?
Maybe I'm just missing something.
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A jury ruled that Domino's pizza is not liable for the killing of one of their delivery drivers.
Corey Lind, of Chicopee, was murdered on the job in 2007.
Lind's parents filed a civil lawsuit claiming the Domino's franchise does not do enough to keep their drivers safe.
"It's about getting a law passed, it's about helping all the other drivers out there," said Michael Lind, Corey Lind's father.
Michael Lind looks back on the day his son was killed and wishes that more could have been in place to keep him safe.
"It was hours before anybody even figured out there was a problem," he said.
Corey Lind disappeared in the early morning hours of Dec. 8, 2007. Two days later his body was recovered in Monson.
Police say Corey Lind was lured from the Domino's on Boston Road in 2007 to a fake address by Alex Morales. Last month Morales was convicted of first-degree murder.
Michael Lind says the conviction gives his family some peace of mind.
"It's good to know that the man's in jail, he's never going to get out and he's going to pay for what he did for the rest of his life," he said.
But he considers Wednesday's ruling in court a defeat. He sued Domino's for $15 million. He says drivers like his son face dangers that often go unnoticed.
"They're under the cover of darkness, they're out there delivering to dark streets, dark neighborhoods and it's a hard setup."
He created Corey's Law to draw attention to the dangers. He says the bill would make safety measures like constant phone communication between drivers and the pizza shop a requirement.
While his son was killed on the job, he says a ruling in his favor today, could have potentially saved the lives of others.
"Helping out all the other drivers out there to make sure that this doesn't happen to somebody else, we were trying to make the big company pay attention," Michael Lind said.
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