text: For the past two years since moving to New York, I've indulged and enjoyed myself at many parties and events with a drink in my hand. Though I've had fun along the way, there were far too many times when I've thought to myself, "I wish I'd had less to drink last night." Last month I was feeling groggy, in low energy, and was going out several nights a week for birthdays, shows, art openings, dinner parties, craft nights and all of the other lovely gatherings this city has to offer. The problem wasn't that I was busy, but that I was constantly drinking in my default social mode. A close friend of mine was feeling similarly, and we made a pact to stay sober for the month of April. On my first day of sobriety Phillip and I went to a biergarten for a birthday party and I drank iced seltzer water while everyone around me had rounds of beer. The first thirty minutes were challenging, perhaps for fear of missing out on the fun that drinking can provide. After a while you realize that you never needed it to have a good time in the first place. I don't see a problem with using alcohol as a social lubricant on occasion, but I was definitely standing behind my drink to raise a little bit of confidence. It has been two weeks now, and I have more energy, get better sleep, and feel lighter. This change in habit hasn't prevented me from going out at all; in fact, I probably have more meaningful conversations and interactions with friends now because my energy level is balanced. I will undoubtedly find myself drinking again, but hopefully it will come with a new sense of awareness and intention.


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Even after Thursday's city council meeting, the outcome of accusations between Lee Ann Dumbauld and Councilman Victor Hernandez remains murky and people in Lubbock are eager for a resolution.
"I found it very inappropriate, very unethical that he would vote to dismiss charges against himself - that he wouldn't recuse himself as I think many people would in that situation," said Lubbock resident Bill Curnow.
He used to live in Councilman Hernandez's district and spoke at the meeting on Thursday to express his disappointment in how the Councilman handled the situation.
"All I know is how things appear from the meetings, and it appears as though he's in a bit of a gray area where perhaps he should not be voting on things that affect him," Curnow said.
Curnow has been attending City Council meetings for many years and has seen his fair share of disagreements between council members, but he says this is unprecedented.
"I've heard a lot of people say it's business as usual at city hall but this is an unusual situation. I've seen a lot of tense moments, but I've never really seen anything like this before. We're kind of in uncharted territories."
Curnow doesn't claim to speak for everyone in Lubbock. He said reaction has been mixed among friends he has spoken with but he hopes this situation doesn't become a spectacle for the city.
Curnow feels the city has done the right thing by seeking outside help.
"I'm very, very pleased that they're hiring outside council to do the investigation because that gives us an impartial person to take a look at everyone involved, regardless of whether they're elected or appointed," he said.
Curnow is concerned about the situation, but believes that cooler heads will prevail.
"I'm perhaps naively optimistic that the two of them can move forward regardless of the outcome," he said.
We spoke with other residents in Councilman Hernandez's district, who declined to go on camera, but stated they would have to think carefully before signing a petition demanding his recall.
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My Dad bought a 1988 GT, black with silver ground effects and T-tops off the showroom floor. Beautiful car. As I came into my driving years I became enthralled with that car. The hatchback, the note of the exhaust, the style… I loved it. Before I was road legal my Dad took me to a secluded spot and put me behind that 5.0 and manual T5. I was bad. stalled it, jerky starts and stop… but I was hooked. I ended up purchasing a 1995 GT (last year of that 5.0 I loved) with his guidance. I modded it pretty heavily and we wrenched on it together. I'll never forget.
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For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.
For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.
Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.
But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are:
That no flesh should glory in his presence."—Apostle Paul (1 Corinthians 1:18+21+25+27-29)


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A magnetic field is
the environment around a magnet in which magnetic
forces act. Magnetic field lines represent the area
around a magnet: magnetic field lines flow
from the north pole to the south pole.
How Do Magnets Work?
To understand how magnets work within the body, it helps to understand some basic anatomy and physiology. This helps to understand exactly how magnets affect the body.
Your blood is a living tissue that circulates around your whole body via a network of arteries, veins and capillaries, it carries nutrients, oxygen, hormones, antibodies, heat, electrolytes and vitamins to the body's tissues. Blood contains red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, plasma, electrolytes, hormones, minerals and iron.
Blood flows around the body in arteries, veins and capillaries. The blood is transported from the heart to the lungs where it picks up oxygen and then transports it to all the organs and tissues. Every part of the body depends on blood to provide the necessary oxygen and nutrients it needs to survive.
How Do Magnetic Fields Affect Blood Flow?
Magnets are composed
of metal alloys such as iron, nickel or cobalt.
They will attract many different types of metallic
particles. The blood contains iron and when
therapeutic magnets are placed on the skin the
magnetic field penetrates through the skin and into
the surrounding tissues and blood stream. The iron
in the blood is attracted to the magnetic field,
this causes movement within the blood stream and the
increased activity causes the
flow to improve.
How Do Magnetic Fields Affect Cells?
All cells in the body share common components,
regardless of their type. One of the common
constituents of all cells are
ions. Ions are
positively and negatively charged
particles that
conduct electro-magnetic pulses from within the
cell. The electro-magnetic pulses allow the cell to
function. Without
ions, a cell can not
live. (nor could we!)
When a
static (fixed in place) magnetic field is applied over an injured
(diseased) area, the magnetism penetrates into the
tissues and surrounds the damaged cells. The magnetic
field that is created around the outside of the cells
will pull the ions, both inside and outside, back
into alignment. The result is that the ions once
again return to their correct position within the
cell. The extra fluid that has penetrated the cell
is pushed out (via osmosis and diffusion) and
returned to the surrounding tissues. The cell
regains its natural healthy balance and any damage
is repaired over a period of days (see diagram of a
cell with a magnetic field).
The Inflammatory Process
Inflammation is the body's reaction to invasion
by an infectious agent, antigen or even just
physical, chemical or traumatic damage. The
inflammatory reaction is one of the body's oldest defense mechanisms. When damage occurs the body's
automatic defense system starts the inflammatory
process within seconds. Blood flow is firstly
increased at the point of injury, the
blood vessels widen (vasodilate) to allow
oxygen, clotting agents (platelets) and white blood
cells to penetrate the damaged tissues. Over a
period of hours the concentration of white blood
cells increases at the injury site (white blood
cells fight infection).
The presence of extra fluid, white blood cells, and increased blood flow within the tissues causes the damaged area to enlarge and swell... this is commonly known as oedema.
If untreated or caused by a chronic
disease process such as arthritis,
fibromyalgia, and
spondylosis, inflammation can become chronic. When
removal of the foreign bodies that are causing the
inflammation is ineffective, damaged cells become
fused together, forming gigantic cells with multiple
nuclei (the brain of the cell) which in turn
eventually become
How Do Magnetic Fields Influence Inflammation?
When static magnets are placed over an area of inflammation, the magnetic field penetrates through the skin and deep into the tissues and blood stream. Damaged cells will react to the presence of a magnetic field by realigning their ions into the correct position. This begins the process of eliminating the excess fluid from with in the cell. Cell damage will stop and healing of the cells will begin over a period of days.
Magnetic fields will also affect the white blood cells that are surrounding the injury and fighting the disease. White blood cells fight infection and disease by engulfing infectious and diseased and consuming them (phagocytosis). During this process the white blood cells release toxins into the blood stream. The body can not detoxify and excrete these toxins safely so they are stored in the tissues as small hard pockets of fluid (cellulite).
When a magnetic field is present in the blood,
toxins in the tissues are drawn out as the magnetized blood passes through the tissues. The
toxins are then carried to the
liver for
detoxification and on to the
kidneys for excretion.
Magnets Do Not Block Pain Signals, They Treat the Cause of the Pain.
Conventional pain killing drugs like paracetamol
and codeine based tablets (di-hydrocodiene, co
codamol, co dydramol, tramadol and codeine
phosphate) work by blocking the pain stimulus
pathway. They interrupt the signal that starts at
the point of pain (stimulus) and travel along the
nerve pathways via the
cord to the pain
receptors in the brain.
How Long Before Magnets Will Relieve Pain?
Magnetic fields will influence individual areas
of the body in different ways. For example a swollen
knee joint may respond very quickly to the presence
of a magnetic field, with symptoms being alleviated
with in just a few days. How ever the same person
may treat another area of the body without the same
quick response. The length of time that magnets will
take to resolve the symptoms of an
injury is entirely
dependent on the severity of the ailment, the amount
of inflammation surrounding the injured area, the
cause of the ailment, and the type of magnets used.
Long standing chronic conditions, with large
amounts of inflammation and cell damage will take
longer to treat than a recent acute injury.
What Are the Energy Meridians of the Body?
The scientific and medical community have identified the body's normal, electrical, current-flow patterns. As seen in the anatomical (thumbs out) illustration, the right side front (anterior) and the left side back (posterior) of the limbs, shoulders and hips are all Positive (red) meridians. The exact opposite side of these body locations are Negative (green) meridians.
Why Are The Meridians Important in Treatment?
meridians are like the battery terminals in your
car. You would never reverse the polarity because it
causes the battery to spark and short-circuit the
system. The same is true when applying a magnet on
the human body. The Negative (usually green) side of
the magnet must be placed on the
Negative (green)
meridian to amplify the body's correct current-flow
for quick relief. Do not put the
Negative (green)
side on the
Positive (red)
How Do I Treat Pain in the Positive, Red Meridian?
The negative pole helps the body to normalize and heal painful conditions. Techniques using positive polarity are used sparingly and only for very specific treatments.
When the pain occurs in the Positive (red) meridian, simply place the Negative (green) side magnet exactly on the back (opposite) side of the limb, shoulder, hip, hands, feet, wrists, ankles, etc. in the Negative (green) meridian. This will properly amplify the body's natural currents. Users indicate that the pain is reduced quickly.
NOTE: Most people have reported that placing the Negative (green) side magnet on the Positive (red) meridian has increased pain. That is because the electromotive amplification generated by the magnetic field goes against the body's natural current-flow.
If the pain is in the Negative (green) meridian place the Negative (green) side of the magnet directly on the site. If the pain is in the Positive (red) meridian please follow the examples below to assure proper treatment.
Using Negative (-) or Positive (+) Placement:
Always place the negative (-) green side towards the skin at the pain location as shown in the Correct Polarity Placement diagram.
Things to Remember
The Negative Pole: ( - )
The South Pole: ( + )
- last segment from "CONQUERING PAIN - The Art of Healing With BioMagnetism" by Peter Kulish. His scientific studies are recognized worldwide by hospitals and universities for the treatment of pain and serious medical conditions.
Magnetic Fields and Water
Magnetic water remains a little known treatment in the field of magnetic therapy. There is always speculation as to the validity of magnetizing water. Despite this skepticism, magnetic water remains one of magnet therapies most powerful treatments. Many scientists and doctors profess that it is impossible to magnetize water... that water quite simply can not hold a magnetic charge. Our answer to these people is... "do a little more scientific research and you will find that all water in it's natural state (such as a spring) has a magnetic charge".
In order to fully
understand how magnetized
it is important to know a little bit about the water
that comes out of your tap. The original source of
water is mountain streams, which flow into rivers
and eventually out to sea. The water has had contact
with both over ground and under ground during the passage to the sea. As the water passes
under ground (many rivers and streams pass under
ground) it comes into contact with the earth's
magnetic field, the magnetic charge is passed into
the water and it becomes magnetized. Similarly, as
the water flows over ground it comes into contact
with magnetic rock (lodestone) and water is again
How Magnetic Fields Affect Water?
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One of the largest recent environmental disasters is the explosion of Chevron's Deep Water Horizon in the Gulf of Mexico. The disaster caused environmental harm as well as harm to coastal industries. Even though the oil industry promised it knew what to do in-case of a disaster, they did not. There was no investment made by oil companies in research and technology to deal with the spill even though oil spills have been a common occurrence. Due to this lack of investment, old techniques such as using toxic chemicals was used causing more harm as the oil reached the shore.
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Red Ginger of Traverse City
- Address:
237 East Front St
Traverse City, MI 49684Neighborhood:
Traverse City
- Cuisine:
AsianPrice: $30 and under
Red Ginger of Traverse City
- Dining Style: Casual Elegant
- Website: http://www.eatatginger.com/
- Phone: 2319441733
- Hours of Operation:
Happy Hour: Monday through Saturday from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in our lounge, Sushi bar and main bar.
Dinner: Monday through Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Friday and Saturdays from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
- Payment Options: AMEX,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Sushi, Asian
- Executive Chef: Dan Marsh
- Dress Code: Casual Dress
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Catering: For more information on making your next special occasion a Red Ginger affair, please contact our Private Events coordinator Ashley Coats at (231) 883-7337 or email email@example.com.
- Special Events: Let us extend our party-planning expertise to make your event one that people will remember forever. We offer customized packages built around your individual taste and personal touches. Our goal is to relieve you of the many details that go along with hosting a successful party so that you can enjoy the experience as much as each of your guests.
A word from Red Ginger of Traverse City
Red Ginger is more than just a place to eat. It is an elevated entertainment experience! There is energy in Red Ginger's dining room unlike any other location in Northern Michigan. The lively design and metropolitan atmosphere will transport you. Our exceptionally talented and welcoming staff will remind you that you are as close to home as you will ever be.Continued
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Red Ginger of Traverse City reviews from OpenTable diners
69 reviews since May 26, 2014
- Food4.6Service4.6
- Ambiance4.5Noise LevelModerate
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- surprising gem in TCsharonybDined on 9/20/2014Great food, waitstaff ambience ! We'll definitely go back!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Forbidden riceRountreeDined on 9/19/2014One of the specials that night was a Forbidden Rice small plate. So yummy. I would order that again and again.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Red Ginger TCLBMJEMDined on 9/15/2014The restaurant was highly touted by locals and guide books. Were it in a major city it wouldn't survive. Maybe it was an "off" night for the chef. The noise level was unbearable , even the wait staff was having trouble hearing. Nothing really stood out. I suppose for a resort town, it was the best they have.Special Features:
- Great Place!MaeganDined on 9/13/2014The food and service is absolutely amazing. I cannot stop craving the Thai Curry. I highly recommend this place to anyone, for special occasions or even just as a night out.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great Celebratory Dinner!MadisonFoodieDined on 9/8/2014You can't go wrong with this restaurant. Service is excellent and fast, even on a busy night. Sushi was some of the best I've ever had. The atmosphere is cool - swanky, the place to be. The staff made it a special birthday evening, topped off with an incredible dessert with a candle!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- great night-great food-great datetkmkDined on 9/6/2014My wife and I described to our waitress the wine and food we liked she in turn recommended a great red wine, and two excellent entrees.I would recommend this to a friend.
- Thank You Red GingerAmyandChuckDined on 9/6/2014My husband and I dined at Red Ginger last Saturday night (9/6/14) - it was our wedding anniversary! There are many reasons Red Ginger is our favorite restaurant here in Traverse City; the food, service, ambiance, and location! They are by far, our go-to place when celebrating special occasions! We were so sad to hear of the structural issues that closed Red Ginger back in May - but ecstatic that they were able to reopen so quickly. We would highly recommend Red Ginger to all locals and visitors - you will NEVER get a bad meal there!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- ExpensiveTCdinerDined on 9/2/2014Choices were somewhat limited and no soups available, prices very high, maybe too high for the value of food.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- UnderwhelmedStellabeeDined on 8/30/2014I have been told by a few people this is a great restaurant and was excited to eat here with friends. Unfortunately we were all very disappointed. The sushi, especially, Chef Dan's roll, was not at all as described and not in a good way (my friend described it as tasting like bologna). Overall our feeling was the price to value ratio just didn't exist. This restaurant with its prices and quality of food would not stay in business in a bigger city with more than a few "fine dining" options. The Kung Pao shrimp is not even remotely authentic and mostly consisted of undercooked carrots. The Indian curry was too sweet to eat. If you are familiar with authentic Asian cooking and have a discerning palette do not waste your time and money.Special Features:
- Unique experiencePattyDined on 8/27/2014We live in the Traverse City area, but we always send our guests to The Red Ginger or tell people about it when they want recommendations. It is sophisticated, fun, and although it has an Asian influence, has a unique menu. The noise level is very high, but there is also high energy abound. The small plates are super, except for the chicken thing that tasted like bad Buffalo Wings. Everything else was wonderful. My favorite thing to do here is to come for Happy Hour, order one of the wonderful Martinis--the lemongrass and the cucumber being my favorites, and ordering either some sushi or small plates, sitting in the bar area, shouting at my companions, and having fun.Special Features:
- DisappointedMikeaaDined on 8/26/2014Nice menu choices. Food well prepared and presented; however, each dish was quite bland tasting. This was surprising for an Asian fusion restaurant.
- SFESFE9Dined on 8/21/2014Always fabulous and never gets old. It's our first stop when we get to town before going to the cottage
- Delicious, creative Asian FusiondinedevoteeDined on 8/20/2014My daughter and I had an excellent dinner here while visiting Traverse City. The ingredients were of extremely high quality, the entree of many complex yet harmonious flavors, presented beautifully. The ambience with subdued lighting and high ceilings was very warm. However, the tables lie in quite close proximity, which resulted in the need to protect our beverage glasses from being knocked off the table by waitstaff several times during the dinner.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great Service, Great FoodOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/20/2014I've been there a few times now, and have to say the waitstaff is really pleasant and helpful. The kungpao chicken, Chinese ribs, Thai Caesar salad and chocolate mousse dessert were all delicious!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- AnnarboriteDined on 8/18/2014Beautifully prepared and delicious food served by friendly and knowledgeable staff. We enjoyed everything we ordered.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- NoisyRattlesnakeDined on 8/16/2014Food good, atmosphere loud and busy. Good for groups, but not for intimate affairs.Special Features:
- Awesome, as usualBhawks13VIPDined on 8/15/2014Dinner with 4 friends. Terrific service and food as always. It's why we keep coming back. Glad they reopened and accommodated all 6 of us on an otherwise booked solid Friday.Special Features:
- great food, great serviceupnorthdinerDined on 8/14/2014I took 2 friends with me and we had a great time. The food was very tasty and enough to take home for yummy leftovers. I had been here for restaurant week and enjoyed it, and I was not let down this time. It was expensive, but we all enjoyed our dinner and my guests said they couldn't wait to return.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Outstanding4MifoodiesDined on 8/11/2014Food and service was excellent! Enjoyed the sushi...very unique combinations!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- ENSSDined on 8/9/2014Always excellent food every time! Did a fantastic job making us feel special without going over the top and making us uncomfortable as we celebrated our anniversary.Special Features:
- Excellent MealOpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 8/9/2014We were treated very well for our anniversary dinner. The food, wine and service were perfect.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- AwesomeOpenTable Diner Since 2005Dined on 8/8/2014The food was great and service was exceptional. A must place to dine.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- BEST FOOD IN TOWNSpartangirl2020Dined on 8/8/2014Red Ginger's staff is incredible. They bend over backwards to make oders just right and pay diligent attention to deals in order to make your experience one for the record books. The food is outstanding and the environment the perfect mixture of warm and edgy. If you go to Traverse City, you simply MUST go to Red Ginger.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 8/8/2014We had a wonderful time celebrating my husband's birthday. We had reservations and we're seated promptly. Our servers were friendly and efficient. The food is consistently delicious.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- PatsyVIPDined on 8/8/2014Love it, one of our favorites!! Best cocktails and food, well trained staff .Special Features:
- Loved itMrzRamseyDined on 8/7/2014Food was awesome and so was the service. We had the Beef Shaking and Sea Bass both were tremendous.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great Asian FusionVailDined on 8/4/2014The food is great Asian fusion- fresh, interesting spices, varied menu. The dual server approach for each table makes for very good service. The only negative is the closeness of the tables and the sound level. It is more than energetic (your rating comment) -- it's just very loud. The wait staff is super, but the front maitre d' station is always disorganized and when we were at the restaurant this time, there were 4 people stationed there all looking at the computer seating chart with no one even saying hello when we entered. Despite that, we keep going back. The restaurant really ought to address the maitre d' station.Special Features:
- Excellent meal and serviceMichiganderDined on 8/2/2014We try to eat at Red Ginger whenever we're in Traverse City for the annual film festival, and we enjoyed a lovely dinner there between films last Saturday evening. We shared a couple of sushi rolls and an appetizer (among many tempting options). The food was excellent, the service was friendly and efficient, and as always we enjoyed the whole experience very much. It feels lively and fun, yet (happily) the acoustics allowed us to converse in a normal tone of voice without straining to hear each other. It was also a convenient location near our movies at the State and Bijou Theatres, Red Ginger has been a consistently excellent restaurant during our annual vacations in TC and we look forward to more meals there.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Verry Good Food.JayMDined on 8/1/2014My wife and I had a great time, the food was great, the service matched, and the drinks just as good. I will return in the future with my wife and friends.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- DHofGlenArborDined on 8/1/2014Good service and fine Asian fusion food beautifully presented.Special Features:
- Martini selection is awesome!SpartanGirl11Dined on 8/1/2014Red Ginger is the place to be- very busy bar scene with good people watching on Front Street. Food is great - tad pricey for the amount but great if you are looking for small plates or an appetizer.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- #1 Restaurant in TraverseCitylucyDined on 7/31/2014Best restaurant in TC! Dine there at least 2x a month. Staff is very professional and accommodating. Outside dining is great and beautiful view of lake. Extraordinary chef and we've never been disappointed with a meal! Small plates are a great way to experience different entrees and if you're a female, they won't over fill you as an entrée sometimes will. If I get the small plates, I always combine with a great salad or unbelievably extraordinary soup!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Amazing food and serviceOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 7/26/2014The staff was so knowledgeable on everything. Food was well presented and spactacular. Every feature and fixture of the meal was perfect.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- They're back!TCNonieDined on 7/25/2014Red Ginger has reopened and they're as good as ever! Halibut special was delicious. Great to see the 'regular' servers and meet a new server in training. See you later this week for dinner before a movie during the 10th annual TCFF!Special Features:
- Great food, crummy engineersrutt88Dined on 5/30/2014Everything was great about the place except the engineering team that oversees the building. A structural beam came down in the middle of our 10 year anniversary dinner, sending everyone out of the building. I still miss my half-eaten steak.
- Excellent, as always!KmacDined on 5/30/2014This is one of our favorites, for sure; and that says a lot since TC is more and more known as a "foodie" town. This visit was no exception, although, sadly less than an hour after our leaving, was the collapse of the support column! So glad no one was injured! The staff is to be commended for their handling of the evacuation. Our thoughts and prayers are with RG owners and employees, and we will be anxiously awaiting it's return! Best to all!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
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- Trendy, Fun & High EnergyanniehumDined on 5/24/2014Hands down Red Ginger is our favorite Traverse City sushi restaurant. Food and service is unbeatable. However, if you are looking for a quiet or romantic place to have a meal this is not the place. If you're looking for a trendy, fun and high energy evening Red Ginger will not disappoint.Special Features:
- Sushi was excellentScubachickDined on 5/20/2014Great food and service. We made Open Table reservations and were seated as soon as we walked in. We had 2 servers and they were friendly and efficient. It is a bit noisy, so not a particularly romantic dinner but a beautiful dining room. Would go again.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- 2 TimerCanucksDined on 5/19/2014This was our 2nd time to Red Ginger and we have really enjoyed both experiences. The food & service is excellent. We have read reviews regarding smaller portion sizes but thought our portions were plenty. We were very satisfied and would plan on going back next time in T.C. It might be pricey to take the whole family but probably worth the experience. We are very experienced diners and would rank Red Ginger up there with some of the best!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great experienceOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 5/17/2014My wife and I enjoyed our 2nd anniversary at Red Ginger, the food was amazing and the service was off the charts. Thank you for making all the great food suggestions as well as making our special day amazing.Special Features:


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The Rewards of Frugality and Thrift (or, Why We Scrimp and Save)
Published on - June 29th, 2010 (by J.D. Roth)
Over the past couple of weeks, more than a few GRS readers have complained about the site's tone. These folks are afraid that Get Rich Slowly is turning into a column that's only about frugality and self-denial, one that is neglecting the "rich" part of the blog's title. These concerns came to the fore in last week's article about remembering to appreciate what I already have.
In that discussion, ObjectiveGeek wrote:
I want the best possible life for myself and my family. Maybe that means a dream house, or maybe that means the freedom to travel any and everywhere, but maybe that means both. I'd be proud of my dream home if I had earned the means to own it. I don't think contentment is much of a virtue — it's more of a guise for mediocrity.
Alex offered a similar sentiment:
I sometimes cringe when I see these kinds of articles. What is so wrong with wanting 5 bedrooms you may never use? What is sooooo bad about wanting a bigger house? If you have diligently saved, and planned, and you can truly afford those nice-ities in life, why not reach for them? Why not buy them?
Here's the thing: I agree with both ObjectiveGeek and Alex. If Get Rich Slowly has been frugality-minded lately, that's simply an accident of scheduling. While I believe that frugality is an important part of personal finance, GRS remains dedicated to the Big Picture, to all aspects of getting rich slowly.
There's nothing wrong with wanting more, and there's nothing wrong with reaching for nicer things in life if you've diligently planned and saved. I certainly don't mean to imply that it's bad to choose to buy things that will make you happier. But it's important to find the proper balance between what you want and what you can afford.
How I Spent My Money in the Past
It used to be that I bought a lot of little Stuff:
- I spent hundreds of dollars a month on books and magazines.
- I had a lot of recurring expenses, such as my monthly cable bill and magazine subscriptions.
- I bought a lot of limited-use tech gadgets, like voice recorders and expensive digital cameras.
- I bought too many clothes. When Kris and I went through my closet recently, I was saddened to see so many items still with their tags on!
There was plenty more, of course. Basically, I bought what I wanted without thinking. If a friend had a new gazingus pin or thneed, I'd be inclined to buy a new gazingus pin or thneed, too. And when my income went up, my spending always went up. This is how I succumbed to the tyranny of Stuff.
It's this kind of spending that I encourage you to question. I'm not saying, "Stop! Don't spend on the things that make you happy." I'm saying, "Hold on a second. Take some time to think about the money you're spending — make sure it aligns with your priorities and goals. Don't just buy a bunch of Stuff." Buy based on your goals and values, not out of habit.
How I Spend My Money Today
What do I mean by this? Let's take a look at how I've spent my money over the past couple of years. Each of the things I list below were purchased consciously, with money I already had, because I knew they'd make me happy.
Here's a gallery of my recent major purchases:
My Mini Cooper, which I coveted for years before I was able to save enough to buy it with cash. I bought a five-year-old used car, and have been very happy with it. Meanwhile, I'm slowly saving for an eventual replacement Mini.
My nice furniture, for which Kris and I saved until we could combine a coupon (yes, really) with a colossal sale. We got this stuff at 50% off regular pricing. That has to be the best coupon I've ever used.
My comic books. I have a monthly budget for purchasing comic books (and comic strips) in collected editions. Before I dug out of debt, my comic spending was part of the problem; now, it's part of the solution — it's part of what makes all these smart choices seem worth it.
My bicycle. It was a tough decision whether I could afford (and justify) $900 on a new bike last summer, but I'm glad I did. I've been riding this thing constantly since I returned from Alaska, and it's helping me drop the weight. Also helping me drop weight is…
My gym. I spend a lot of money to be a part of the local Crossfit gym. But I also derive a lot of value. Since joining in April, I've lost fifteen pounds. By the end of the summer, I'll be fitter (and stronger!) than I've been in my adult life. To me, that's money well spent.
My travel. Most of all, I've been spending on travel. Kris and I hope to be able to make one big trip every two years. (Maybe every year, if we're diligent.) This year is an exception. I used part of my book advance to go to Belize in February, and later in 2010 we'll travel to France and Italy.
Make no mistake: I live a rich life, for which I am tremendously grateful. But this rich life is largely a result of the choices I've made. I worked hard to dig out of debt and get where I am today. I'm fortunate to have found work that I love and am good at, and I'm lucky to be a winner in the "lottery of birth" — and I make sacrifices on the things that don't matter to me so that I can indulge in the things that do.
I write about thrift and frugality a lot, but it's only because I recognize their value in helping me obtain my goals.
Conscious Spending
"I should write a post for Get Rich Slowly," my wife told me the other day. "I could tell your readers all about how you're not frugal." She meant that unlike what some of you think, I'm not into self-denial. I do buy nice things for myself.
But here's the difference between my current spending and my former profligate ways: I can afford everything I'm buying, and when I do buy, it's a conscious decision. I'm not financing my lifestyle on debt, and I'm not buying things just to "keep up with the Joneses" or out of habit. My spending now reflects my priorities, my goals, my values.
Because I'm spending consciously and living within my means, I'm much happier than I was before. I can't have everything I want — no $2.3 million home for me, for example — but I can have a few of the things that seem most important.
In a follow-up comment to my post last week, objectiveGeek wrote:
Of course having money for money's sake is nearly pointless, but having money for what it represents (value, effort, innovation, hard work, success) and for what it provides (freedom, time, safety, opportunity — essentially life!) is the noblest of goals.
I think that's correct. We're all striving to get rich — quickly or slowly — because of what we believe money can bring to our lives. I just think it's important to maintain balance, to remember that money and happiness aren't always connected, and to acknowledge that the best way to achieve your financial goals is to make active, conscious choices about where and when you spend your money.
Maybe it's time to officially add a fifteenth tenet to the Get Rich Slowly philosophy. Namely, you can have anything you want, but you can't have everything you want.
"Having money because it provides personal opportunity is selfish. Having money because of how you can use it to improve yourself, everyone and everything around you is noble."
I see a huge contradiction in that comment. Personal opportunity = selfish but improving yourself is…noble?
Taking hold of personal opportunity is one of the best paths to improve yourself, your family and your community. More money = more opportunities and having more influence in your environment.
Can I extrapolate that you might be from an very religious background? Usually the people I meet or read in the comments who say things like this think money as "evil" or "dirty", like if you work at a crap job 7 days a week for 12-14 hours a day with little pay you are somewhat more virtuous than a millionaire.
Even if you are a Scrooge and are a multimillionaire most of that money goes back to the government (if they are honest of course and if not it's get back one way or the other) which, in the best case, would be distributed back to society.
Bill Gates and Warren Buffet just recently are giving a call to arms for other billionaires to contribute a majority of their wealth to the betterment of society. Do you honestly think that if they didn't become some of the richest people in the world they would be able to effect society like they are now with an example Gates trying to eradicate major disease in Africa? What would happen if they were just flipping burgers? I think that's pretty damn noble.
Great article JD…this one was well-written and really hit the nail on the head. This sort of thing is why I love GRS!
I like to define frugality this way:
You only live for so many years. In those years, you will only make X amount of money. You obtained X amount of "Stuff". You had X experiences. And you spent all of your life getting to that point. That's it. That's all you get. Are you happy with your result?
It's all about how you divvy all those X's up. Maybe you deprived yourself too much and didn't use all the X's you had. Maybe you were greedy and deprived someone else of their X's (your wife, children, family, environment, etc). Maybe you didn't divvy them up correctly. Or maybe you did.
In the end, it's not a race or competition or "Stuff" grab. It's making sure you have a smile on your face when your heart takes its last beat.
The comments that spurred this blog entry are idiotic and I don't understand why JD felt the need to validate them. Alex defended buying "5 rooms you may never use." Of course this is a problem. Under his premise, he'll NEVER USE the rooms. We should question any situation in which culture, lack of self esteem, or some other force makes us pay for 5 rooms we WON'T USE. If you're spending money on such things, there's probably something going on that's worth questioning. That same money could be spent on something you WILL USE. It can be given to charity. It can go to dozens of other uses.
There is no reason to justify gross over-consumption. Having the money is not a reason to over-consume. We still need to share this world with several other billion people and a whole lot of animals and ecosystems that keep losing out to humans.
I think it's interesting the push/pull of a typical American psychology when it comes to frugality and luxury.
On one hand is the Puritanical value system and the Protestant Work Ethic while on the other side is wanting the "good life" and materialism being sold through the media and culture for the past century.
It's a tough balance but personally I would rather be a millionaire and be potentially corrupted by wealth then feel I need to take the Puritanical road which defines wealth as a sort of an "necessary evil" and worrying avoiding the pitfalls associated with it.
There is nothing wrong with living a frugal live to get to your goals and dreams in the future. Frugality is often confused with cheapness even though they represent two very different meanings.
Someone cheap is only looking for the lowest price on everything, and would probably avoid a purchase at all costs if they could.
A frugal person on the other hand recognises the value of all items before making a purchase. A frugal person makes a conscious decision before giving money away for a purchase.
A frugal person has a plan and purpose, they won't buy something if they know it won't give them any value. If however they come across an item they seem very worthwhile (just as you mentioned with your personal desires such as the minicooper, gym, etc.) then there is no reason in avoiding that purchase.
After all, what is the purpose of life if you are not willing to buy the things that you really want? What would be the purpose of saving money if you're not saving it for something special?
So along with marking things as favorites as was suggested above, can you also figure out how to mark the "holier than thou" comments? To me, that's the only turn-of to reading comments – those that use this as a forum to tell everyone else how they should be living. Maybe a filter on the word should?
Otherwise, I thouroughly enjoyed todays topic!
I can't wait to read all these comments, but I only got as far as #7 or so – J.D., you said your record player seems to be on its last legs. Check out Fred's Sound of Music on Hawthorne for repair or maybe replacement – but guard your heart and wallet well. One of my friends makes a pilgrimage there every time he visits from Seattle, and he's left with more than one tube amp! (I imagine the prices are fine, but it's a bit of a stereo geek heaven)
@JD and Dink (#2)
After following this blog for about a year and working on my finances, I see that TIME is the most important thing for me. Previously, I had been working 3 jobs and was never at home with my husband. For a variety reasons, I had to choose and par down to one job. Lucky for me my current job allows me to have quality time with my family and also meet my financial commitments. I still have a ways to go for savings/budgeting but am learning as I go.
Had I not been forced to choose, I would still be overworked and unhappy. This year has been eye opening and I see that should I be presented with growth opportunities, I will first consider how this will affect my quality of life…
I may not have all the things I want right now but it's just not that important any more.
Most of these comments resonate well with me. Sure, there are some not so good ones, but all in all the post was level-headed, as are the responses.
I've recently (finally!) gotten out of debt and am finding my legs in terms of what's next. I've always maintained a pretty good work/life balance, but I'm still learning to assess smart purchases (my stand mixer – used regularly), less-useful ones (food processor – used only a couple of times so far, but will probably earn its keep), and flat-out chances of a lifetime (these last are travel related!). I suppose that's a lifelong learning process!
I don't think I'll ever have quite as much financial wiggle room as many of the commenters seem to, but that's the life of a single-income city dweller.
I accepted long ago I'll never be able to do/see/experience/have it all, but I intend to have an interesting time of it, no matter how long or short my life is.
@heaps! (#106):
"After all, what is the purpose of life if you are not willing to buy the things that you really want?"
That is SO messed up. I am speechless. I am without speech.
Yep, seemingly plenty of acrimony in some of the comments. In the end, we're all entitled to our opinions and lives, distressing as it may be to others.
And despite some of the comments seen as hurtful, I think most people who comment here are mindful of their own priorities, and are moving towards more and more of a non-financially-wasteful life. And more power to 'em (and us all).
If you want something in stark contrast, check out the program "How'd You Get So Rich?" which is available online at TVland.com. Makes me feel positively Gandhi-ish.
@Naomi (#111)
I suppose my wording was a little off. To give an example of what I meant think of it this way.
In regards to having lunch at work, a frugal person might give herself $5 to spend and will stick to her budget. She gives herself that amount of money so that she will not go over that. She sticks to her budget so that she may achieve her goals in the future.
A cheap person on the other hand won't have a particular plan of action. They might avoid go into a certain grocery store or purchase the cheapest item solely to not spend more money. They don't have a reason to not spend money, they just don't want to spend.
This goes for all levels of income, no matter what you allow yourself for food, clothes, entertainment, etc. it is important that you stick to your budget and allow a little room for savings. A frugal person knows where and why he or she is spending money.
A frugal person gives a value and weighs the cost and benefit for every item before purchasing.
"We should question any situation in which culture, lack of self esteem, or some other force makes us pay for 5 rooms we WON'T USE. If you're spending money on such things, there's probably something going on that's worth questioning. That same money could be spent on something you WILL USE."
Just to play devil's advocate here:), do you use every single device, piece of clothing, eat every morsel of unused food, water and ounce of living space in your life?
Why aren't you recycling and filtering your waste water immediately for the next meal or wash?
Is every single square foot in your house/apartment occupied by necessities? If it isn't maybe you house should be a little bigger than a closet?
Do you wear every piece of clothing that you have every week? Actually, maybe that's too much and you should donate every stitch until you have 1 suit, 2 jeans, and a couple pair of shirts and underwear.
Why do you have kids? There's an overpopulation boom on the planet.
Sorry, enough of the extremes.
I agree that 5 rooms might be pushing on the excessive side of things when it comes to space but to attack a person as a self-esteem issue? Come on.
Maybe this person is a much higher donator of funds than all of us here put together to a local church or needy organization?
Maybe he's not planning on having any children and in the end will be way, WAY, ahead in the non-consuming dept. once the person is gone and in so doing help save the planet from overpopulation.
"There is no reason to justify gross over-consumption."
..as there is no reason to justify a person's worth in your eyes based off of a blog comment. Unless of course you're omniscient and have a huge book where you can see their good marks are outweighed by the bad marks in that person's life.
"Having the money is not a reason to over-consume."
One person's perceived over-consumption is another person's normalcy unless of course you want everyone to be an hermit and live in a cave, but then as the human race goes, we'll be complaining that the other person has more rocks than others and is ruining the planet.
I love the frugality stuff articles, and I lvoe the too much stuff articles (since I'm struggling myself) I love the how to save, how to make, money hacks and everything that makes GRS just the way it is. Don't change a thing!! I've never been disapointed by your articles, unless they were a little over my head and I didn't understand them,e ven then, I wanted to, just couldn't (mostly the investing stuff, which I'm trying to learn)
I love your blog, and am an avid reader. So glad I found you last year!
BTW, I think your current house may be my dream house. Maybe I'll change my tune when I have a house your size but I don't have a desire to own a house too big for me to clean on my own. I know there are housekeepers to help with this but it seems silly to own something I could keep up without hired help.
@114 JohnnyLA– Excellent points.
If a person is really worried about his or her carbon footprint (or, I guess, other peoples' footprints) there are a lot of areas to work on besides just the house. There are a lot of different carbon footprint and environmental impact calculators online to help.
http://www.nature.org/initiatives/climatechange/calculator/ is one of them, but there are others.
And we love our vermipost bin.
I think this summarizes how I feel perfectly.
The most important financial reward my husband and I enjoy is the ability to live off of one income. I work for the time being (we save everything I make), but I have the freedom to work fewer hours if I should ever wish to do so and I will definitely be staying home full time once we have children.
To us, this is much more important than eating out, designer clothes, and hot cars. We have nothing against these things inherently, they are just not priorities for us. Our "reward" for being frugal is having career flexibility.
The site's tone is fine..I scrimp and save for two reasons–one so I can buy more with the money that I have…and two, so I'm not a slave to climbing the corporate ladder so I can make more money to buy the things that I want.
i scrimp an save because i dont want to go broke,been there before dont like it,i sleep good at nite with $2o000 in my e.f.an building,very,very,good post,mr.jd,even though i would never spend $900 on a bike,those are the exact same things i will be spending my money on.
Quite frankly, all the folx who want to regulate what my family does with our house, whether we use all four bedrooms or not, or whether we've got more than they thing we should?
Y'all can all butt out, thank you very much. You've got zero cause to finger-wag at people who have different priorities. Yes, my husband and I live in a 2600 sq. ft. house. We have our reasons, and they're no one elses business. We pay our bills, take steps we can to reduce our impact on the environment and
great article.
another vote here for more articles on sustainable living!!
It's always a fine line between being "frugal" and being "cheap". Or "spending like a madman" vs. "just enjoying your hard earned riches".
At the end of the day, nobody can judge how another person spends their money, you just have to remember that:
a) Saving money can only help you in wealth building in the future. Money begets more money. When Buffett hit his first million he could've bought a mansion and a bunch of cars. But he didn't and look what he did later…
b) Alot of the stuff you want will be completely useless to you after you purchase it and provide you with less enjoyment than the life energy you spent to purchase it.
Personally, I have my own budgeting system where I rigidly define how much money I can spend for enjoyment and how much is for saving. Therefore, I naturally become thrifty because I want to maximise my enjoyment with what I allowed myself. I am also knowing that I am consistently saving the designated amount with every paycheck.
Yes frugality in its basic form is about delaying your spending and actually a frugal person will probably spend more money over their life time as they will receive interest instead of paying it. That is if you really want more stuff? for my part I limit my spending in order to be able to have more time with family and friends and maybe to retire early. Many frugality tips are really in them selfs quite rewarding like cooking from scrach growing some of your own fruit and vegetabiles etc.
it all boils down to this…
spend and save what you have… not more than you have.
No way could I justify $900 for a bike. $150 bike would serve the same purpose.
Hi, this is the first time I've visited this site and I think this is a fantastic post. Since being more frugal I've managed for the first time in my life to actually save money for the last couple of months even though I'm earning less than before. Because of this I've bought less crap, which is great because I've just spent an entire weekend clearing out a load of clutter that I've pointlessy accumulated over recent years. Looking at the boxes of stuff I was clearing (books/CDs, etc) I wondered how much I'd originally spent on it all and it was pretty frightening, especially as I'm pretty much giving it all away now! I'll eventually spend the money I've saved on more valuable stuff, particularly travel for my family. Great post anyway, just about to subscribe so I don't miss out in future…
No, sorry. A $150 bike doesn't approach a $900 bike. It just doesn't. Come bring a $150 bike on a ride with us and you'll get an idea. Having said that, I would never buy even a $150 bike if I hadn't met all my obligations and had a good financial cushion in place. Unless you use it for transportation, a bicycle is a want rather than a need. It's great exercise, but not the only way you can get great exercise.
I got a new job in Jan. that doubled my monthly pay. I was already getting by on what I had been getting paid (which was not much) so I had some extra funds. At first I was spending it on crap but then decided to use it for something more productive. My boyfriend and I signed up with a Crossfit trainer in March and, even though it's a bit pricey, it has been totally worth it. I am leaner, stronger, happier and healthier than I've EVER been in my entire life. Definitely money well spent.
Most people have trouble with spending too much, but I am a compulsive saver. You'd think that would be great for me and I'd be wealthy, but it hasn't worked out that way.
I save money as I can, then something unexpected comes up (car repairs, unemployment) and I have to spend nearly all that I've saved. So I have a good habit in that it's easy for me to save, but in the end I'm only treading water, just having enough money to cover the next disaster. I feel like my emergency fund is a castle on the sand with the tide rolling in, and who can stop the tides?
I appreciate the reminder that I should spend money on what is important to me. I need to give more thought to finding something important to do with my life. It would be lovely to have big, bold dreams — a house, foreign travel, etc. But those things have never felt like they were achievable for me, and I could never bring myself to dream.
Well said, JD.
We scrimp and save mostly for flexibility or to have choices. At some point, maybe I won't want to work every day, or won't be able to. Maybe I'll have a terrific idea and want to go into business.
We also realize the once food, shelter and clothing is taken care of, everything else is basically entertainment. Like Tyler said, will we look back and 5 years and even remember buying that stuff?
Example: we just had our second child last week and now I'm really wishing I would have saved more in my early 20s so I could take a few months or a year off to spend with my kids. We are in good shape financially, but taking that long off without pay would hurt us, so I am back to work this week.
Dear Mehgan #6, Tell me again about oil being a finite resource with that gusher in the Gulf. There is so much oil under the earth in North Dakota (The Bakken) that America could be oil independent for hundreds of years if it weren't for our refusal to drill on American soil. On land drilling is very safe, cheap and clean. Deep water drilling is harder, more expensive, not so safe. Why are Americans not allowed to drill for oil on American soil, and make us energy independent from the Middle East which is full of terrorists who want to kill us while we are buying their oil?
Say it. I create my own reality. Say it again. I create my own reality.
Create the reality you want while allowing others to create the reality they want. Once you truly understand and apply this simple statement will your life be what you choose. Allow others to pursue their path – whatever that may be.
Pursue your dreams and create what makes you happy !! The purpose is to realize you always have the ability to create your life.
Say it again. I create my own reality. Have fun.
#14 @Alexandra: Very hilarious!!I nearly peed in my pants!!! (excuse my language) But it is very true what you wrote. Sometimes when I read some of these sites I feel guilty because we have debts and I don't think that we are cutting enough costs and controlling our expenses. I am still trying to find a balance. When I found all these advices and hints in GRS I became stingy and a controll freak (about our finances) than I changed and started neglecting our budget because I fehlt frustrated. Now I am back on track trying to find a middle ground. Also because I still have to convince my "better-half" that we must control our expenses.
My wife and I are both high school teachers. We do not make a lot money. We have always lived well within our means. We have accumulated over a million dollars in our portfolio, savings, and home (paid for). We only work 8 months a year. We are debt free and pay cash for all purchases. How did we do this? We purchased a small home (corner lot, white picket fence, cottage), quickly paid for it quickly (3 years), stayed out of debt, and we have remained child free. Our friends say they like our shaded, garden patio for parties more than their trophy home decks that they never use.
We have traveled to Europe several times, and enjoyed cruises to Alaska an the Greek Islands. Or friends stay home shacked to the expenses of their large homes and their children, some are trying to recover from the expenses of divorce.
We have never worried about money and seldom think very much about it. We just avoid consumerism and make a game out of economizing. After a while it becomes second nature. Just like going to gym every day or flossing your teeth.
While I haven't been around here as long as the others what I have read has seemed to be a well-rounded mix of all types of articles covering a large mix of issues. I don't believe frugality has been over-played and I think it is all part of the big picture.
Unfortunately if you wish to 'get rich slowly, faster than the speed of light or whatever your means', you need to be mindful and pay attention to your spending at any level. Frugality does play into that on a daily basis.
"control" is the key here. I can (and did so) spend 200.00 one friday night – my money, earned – and when it's giving me the reward of "was worth it" then well done.
The problem for a lot of people is that they have no idea where their money goes, so they feel like they are depriving themselves a lot, even though they do buy a lot of things. The problem is just that those things are small, crappy and not what they really want, they are just substitutes for now, so they do not make them happier, or richer.
I've learned to buy the things I want, by saving and waiting, instead of buying cheaper substitutes. Then I know exactly where my money goes, and I get exactly what I wanted. Plus, I spend less in the long run!
This post really captures that spirit, even though you phrased it a bit differently. So thanks! I totally agree with all of this!
Why not want a bigger house or more vacations even if you can afford them? Simple. Climate change! Your consumption increases your carbon footprint, due to increased energy usage. Of course it's easy to dismiss this unconsciously, but to allow this is very selfish and short-sighted, to say the least.


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*There's probably no new car on the market today more significant to its parent company than the new Jaguar XF. While the two-plus-two XK sport GT may be considered a success, the XF is the pendulum on which Jaguar's fortunes will swing. If the carmaker is to become profitable again, the XF is the car to make it so.
Replacing the long-running S-Type, the XF is completely new, conceived and built from the ground up as a 'thoroughly modern vehicle.' Design director Ian Callum is quick to point out that Jaguar is not a company which needs to be chained to its past, rather one which needs to forge into the future. Working within the constraints dictated by the spatial needs of a midsize passenger sedan, the design team worked closely with engineers to create a viable coupe profile. Their hard work paid off. Interestingly, the rake of the windshield and slope of the rear window are identical to those on the XK. "Clearly, something right is happening here," says Callum. Classic Jaguar design elements, like a strong shoulder line and twin-cluster headlamps are present, along with cues like the power vents behind the front wheels. And you'd have to be blind not to see a little Aston Martin in the taillights.
The attention to detail, however, is most evident inside the cabin. One of the car's design inspirations was a jet fighter cockpit and it's fairly evident in the finished product. Certain details might be considered gimmicky if they weren't so damn cool, like an ignition button that pulses red with a heartbeat cadence as soon as you get in (my personal favorite), or the way the JaguarDrive gear selector rises out of the center console and the air vents twist into position after start-up.
The phosphor blue interior lighting is a particularly cool feature, which both the design team and the engineers went to great lengths to preserve from the earliest concept studies. Switches and buttons on the dash and center console have been kept to a minimum through use of a touchscreen display, but those that are present have been grouped in clusters and surrounded by thin chrome bezels which turn a cool, luminous blue in the dark. Other details, like touch-sensitive overhead lights, stitched leather and brushed aluminum accents-even tiny Jaguar logos embossed on the vents-illustrate the amount of thought gone into this interior. Regarding comfort and atmosphere, the new Jaguar fits the bill of 'sporting luxury.'
And the driving experience follows suit. The car is remarkably poised and planted on the road, especially at high speeds and in long, sweeping bends. The cabin is virtually silent at speed, with wind noise negligible even into triple digits.
Six-cylinder and diesel variants will be available in Europe, but both North American XF models will be powered by the 4.2-liter V8, either a 300-hp naturally aspirated engine or a 420-hp supercharged version. The supercharged model feels slightly sharper in terms of both handling precision and throttle response, but there's little doubt that even the entry-level XF has hit its mark as a dynamic and extremely capable sport sedan.
The car is equipped with numerous driver aids, like JaguarDrive Control that offers different driving modes which interact with the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system, engine and gearbox to change engine mapping, transmission shifting and automatic brake interventions, depending on driving conditions and circumstances.
On the naturally aspirated car, JaguarDrive Control offers Normal and Winter modes, while supercharged cars receive Dynamic mode to allow for more purposeful driving. In Dynamic mode, the driver has the option of turning off the DSC entirely for sideways drift action. Standard DSC offers both normal and Trac DSC modes, the latter allowing more rear slip before its functions intervene. The XF is also the first Jaguar model to offer Understeer Control Logic, designed to restore front-wheel grip by decelerating through engine management and braking.
The transmission is worth noting. Although a true automatic, it's programmed with Jaguar Sequential Shift that allows manual gear selection through steering wheel-mounted paddles. Two drive modes are available, standard Drive and Sport, and the transmission is remarkably adaptive, its gear-changing strategy reacting to both road conditions and the way the car is driven.
One notable option is the toplevel audio system developed with premium audio outfit Bowers & Wilkins. The standard stereo system employs no less than eight separate speakers, while the B&W system ups the ante with 14 speakers flaunting Kevlar cones and aluminum tweeter domes, a remote amplifier pushing 440 watts, and Dolby Pro-Logic II surround sound. Predictably, it sounds incredible.
Two trim levels are available for the naturally aspirated model, Luxury and Premium Luxury, costing $49,975 and $55,975 respectively. The supercharged SV8 will set you back considerably more for a considerable boost in performance.
Here it is, the future of Jaguar. Nice ride, nice drive, nice car, but its biggest challenge will be re-establishing the Jaguar brand in the hearts and minds of the car-buying public. If the XF can accomplish that to even a small degree, the company will definitely be on its way into the black.
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*LayoutLongitudinal front engine, rear-wheel drive
*Engine4.2-liter V8, dohc, 32-valve, supercharged and intercooled
*TransmissionSix-speed automatic
*SuspensionUnequal-length front wishbones, multi-link rear, CATS electronic adaptive damping
*Brakes14-inch vented front rotors (f), 12.8-inch vented rotors (r)
*DimensionsLength/Width/Height (in.):195.3/80.8/57.5Wheelbase: 114.5 in.Curb Weight: 4,061 lb
*PerformancePeak Power: 420 hp @ 6250 rpmPeak Torque: 408 lb-ft @ 6250 rpm0-60 mph: 5.1 sec.Top Speed: 155 mph (limited)
*What we like:Great balance between comfort and driving dynamics, nearly silent cabin at speed
*What we don't:Just the steering wheel, it's diffi cult to grip at three and nine
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"This is the only place in southern Delaware where a lot of electricians and plumbers are getting to work," said State Senator Ernie Lopez, of Dewey Beach.
Lopez hosted a community meeting Saturday to share information from various state agencies regarding moving forward on the Ruddertowne redevelopment project.
It's a project boasting construction of a town center, resort hotel, luxury condos, restaurants and lots more.
"We wanted development to center into one area - a town center development type of thing," said Dale Cooke, a former Dewey Beach commissioner.
"This was a major development and it got embroiled in politics and politics will, excuse the expression, screw everything up," said Cooke.
Mayor Diane Hanson says the initial agreement was changed.
"When we approved the agreement with DBE it was for one building and now their doing it in phases. I don't know what the significance of that might be," said Hanson.
Everyone isn't happy about the construction project. Hanson says people who've lived in Dewey Beach for years have already sold their properties. Others are thinking about doing the same.
"I've always been concerned about an ambulance getting down Route 1 on 4th of July weekend and that somebody could actually die because the ambulance couldn't get there on time. Now we're adding more traffic in a town where there's no way to widen the road," said Hanson.
Leaders at Saturday's meeting say phase one of this project is moving forward.
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stylish celebs is pretty jaw dropping. Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis, Sarah Jessica Parker, Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Ritchie.. they're all 5"3 or under.
But despite the
minefield of being petite, the A-list never seem to get it wrong in the style stakes - and that's because they have some pretty neat rules for dressing to their shape and size.
If you're a petite gal then finding clothes that don't drown your proportions is difficult, and finding tailored pieces can be something of a challenge when everything needs taking in.
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What kinds of dresses, tops and trousers would you recommend for a petite figure?
In terms of trousers I would recommend straight-leg in a pale colour as it makes your legs appear longer.
I would also recommend keeping things simple, wear clean lines without too much fuss; adding ruffles, belts and chunky
all at once breaks up the flow of an outfit and can make you look shorter; stick to one accessory in one place at a time.
Are there any style shortcuts to making you look taller when you're petite?
Heels are the most obvious shortcut, but you shouldn't feel that wearing them is an obligation; heels are not appropriate everyday attire for everyone.
If you are a fan of heels, then heels with a platform are most comfortable as pressure is not focused entirely on the ball of your foot.
Clothes with a great cut that flatter the figure will also help to accentuate what you already have; a fitted blazer is versatile and instantly takes any outfit from casual to professional in seconds.
What kinds of fabrics are most flattering when you're petite?
The great thing about being petite is that you can carry off most fabrics however I would suggest avoiding any that have a tendency to billow and expand like chiffon and georgette; they'll swamp your frame and make you look smaller.
Can you recommend any accessories that can help make you look taller?
I would recommend wearing skinny belts rather than chunky ones; chunky belts can cut your outfit in half and thus make you appear shorter than you are.
When it comes to choosing a handbag don't give in to the oversized trend, the bag will swamp you; choose something small and statement.
can give the illusion of length, but make sure you don't wear it around your neck as this will ruin the line of your outfit, wear it vertically.
Trends come and go but what style staples should every petite woman have in their wardrobe?
A V-/scoop neck blouse, a pair of nude heels to elongate the legs and a fitted blazer without a doubt.
What are the style no-no's when you are petite? What should you avoid?
Avoid busy prints and be careful when wearing anything floaty with a lot of fabric as this can swamp your frame and again make you look smaller than you actually are.
Do you have any other style advice for petite women?
Embrace your body, don't shy away from or be embarrassed about it and just remember to keep your outfits flowing in terms of lines.
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