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Smaller boatyards carve out a profitable niche in this challenging, yet target rich maritime environment. For Kvichak and USMI; so far, so good.
The May edition of MarineNews brought analysis of possible downstream consequences of the U.S. federal government's ongoing austerity measures, especially where it could impact U.S. boatbuilders with backlogs tied to government funding. Susan Buchanan's "Budget Battles Bumping Backlogs" piece brought out the good, bad and potentially ugly realities of the new normal in Washington, DC, where lawmakers tussle over spending priorities, while also leaving various casualties in their messy wake. The August announcement that the U.S. Navy would forego as much as $500 million in needed repairs on the fire-damaged nuclear submarine USS Miami is ample proof of the impact of such cuts. And yet, many yards, in the face of such news, are doing just fine.
Coast to Coast
Located on the U.S. West and Gulf Coasts respectively, Kvichak Marine Industries and United States Marine, Inc. are separated by about as much real estate as is possible here in the continental United States. Beyond this physical distance, their individual business plans are probably about as different as the real estate on which their boatyards sit. What they do have in common has more to it than their mutual skillsets in the aluminum boatbuilding trades and goes more towards the collective ability to transcend a perceived problem that potentially could affect both bottom lines. It turns out that neither group is particularly worried about sequestration; albeit for different reasons.
Kvichak Marine Industries
Founded in 1981, Kvichak Marine Industries quickly established itself as one of the nation's most widely recognized aluminum boat builders. The diverse Kvichak portfolio includes workboat platforms that include law enforcement, firefighting, passenger ferries, piloting, and general commercial boats. The Seattle-based workboat builder was a recipient of an ARRA small shipyard grant awarded in August of 2009 which in part allowed funding of a state-of-the-art cutting table and brake. This equipment provides KMI the ability to control the schedule of its cut parts being delivered to the production floor. Just In Time ("JIT") delivery of the cut & formed parts reduces the use of valuable boatbuilding space in the Company's two main production facilities for parts storage thereby increasing manufacturing capacity. This vertical integration of all plate processing operations reduces overall production costs, trucking costs, carbon emissions and increases quality control of the finished product.
Over time, Kvichak has shown itself to be one of the nation's most prolific yards, delivering since 1981 548 vessels from the Seattle yard, including 63 Response Boat Medium (RBM) craft for the U.S. Coast guard from their Kent, WA facility. The government business remains as an important part of the Kvichak mix, but not the critical element that some other yards might depend on as a primary staple. That's because the west coast builder sees diversification as an important survival strategy.
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Today, Kvichak continues to look for new and complementary markets that fit core capabilities – high quality aluminum fabrications for industries other than commercial boats among them. The ideal split in today's markets, at least for Kvichak, probably hovers around 50/50 between Government and commercial business. And, while that isn't always the case, the split varies but generally averages out over time.
Many smaller U.S. yards – so-called second tier establishments – are experiencing robust workloads at present; series-build and some delivering foreign. Kvichak is seeing demand there as well, and is currently working on overseas opportunities. Recent overseas deliveries include three 75' Pilot boats to the Netherlands, a 54' patrol boat to Nigeria, an oil skimmer to Russia and one to Italy. All that and in a market atmosphere that is certainly more competitive in some segments than it was five years ago, especially in the smaller patrol/utility boat markets. Kvichak's current backlog remains robust with a good mix of committed work extending out to the second quarter of 2014, with a typical progression of builds slots opening up for new projects as mature ones deliver.
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Founded in 1971 by the late Tom Dreyfus, USMI's present management includes Chairmen John Dane III and CEO Barry Dreyfus Jr. Originally focused on building world class racing sailboats, since 1987 USMI has designed and built military, patrol and special warfare boats ranging in length from 21 feet to 90 feet, constructed of high performance composites or aluminum. As a fully integrated manufacturer capable of designing, building, and testing boats in house, a good percentage of their present workload also includes ongoing, regularly planned maintenance on many of its previously delivered hulls.
Located in Gulfport, MS and New Orleans, LA, on-site facilities provide space for welding, electrical, outfitting, upholstery, and painting. Climate-controlled facilities for lamination and a separate oven for post curing epoxies are a part of the advanced lamination processes used at USMI. In 2010, USMI also successfully applied for a Marad grant to help it purchase the epoxy oven, composite freezer and CNC material cutter.
USMI yards have extensive dockage and cranes for launching boats and water based activities. All facilities connect to the Intracoastal Waterway, Lake Pontchartrain, or the Mississippi Sound providing riverine and littoral type environments, as well as varying water conditions for trials and training. The open waters of the Gulf of Mexico are nearby and are used for deep or rough water testing.
USMI's Barry Dreyfus, unlike others who in May claimed that demand from U.S. FMS clients had declined and timelines delayed, reports a brisk pace of business. Boasting a current backlog which entails virtually 100 percent government contracts, this sort of mix might make other yards somewhat nervous, given the current political winds. Not so for Barry Dreyfus and the USMI team. Indeed, and while others fret about sequestration, Dreyfus insists, "USMI has not seen a decrease in FMS contracts. What we have experienced is interest from new potential FMS clients who have observed USMI craft in use by current clients. The speed, quality and mission successes of these craft have generated much interest in foreign navies around the world. We currently have two FMS programs in progress, with discussions in progress for an additional two potential contracts." He adds, "We have not encountered any delays in timelines, including delivery and acceptance schedules, due to issues with NAVSEA PMS 325."
Other USMI customers include the U.S. Special Operations Command, U.S. Dept. of Defense, NAVSEA PMS325, Navy Expeditionary Combat Command, U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, U.S. Customs Service, NAVO and MSRC. With 200+ vessels delivered 1987, the yard today continues to be fully engaged. With ten vessels recently delivered to Kuwait under the FMS program, Dreyfus says his foreign military sales (FMS) work is steady, with the biggest region for those deliveries being the Middle East. And, he insists, "In terms of FMS dollars, 90 percent of that money is spent right here in USA. Sequestration is simply not involved."
It is arguably a good time, sequestration fears aside, to be building riverine and other smaller scale boats for global navies. That's because the era of the 600' platform as the primary weapon of maritime power and law enforcement is rapidly coming to an end. That's good news for USMI and its 25 years of experience in developing, delivering and supporting combatant craft for the both the United States Navy and Foreign Military Sales Customers. During that time, USMI has designed and delivered eleven different types of craft (over 600 boats in total). These craft include but are not limited to the 82' MK V SOC, 90' MKV-PB(C), 90' MKV-PB, 11 meter Naval Special Warfare Rigid Inflatable Boat (NSWRIB), 33' Special Operations Craft Riverine (SOCR), and the 33' Riverine Assault Boat (RAB). Significantly, USMI owns the designs of the majority of the craft it has delivered.
USMI facilities are rarely idle, says Dreyfus. In between projects, employees work on upgrading and improving infrastructure. Maintenance of previously delivered units – Dreyfus calls it 'cradle to grave work' – account for as much as 30 percent of this builder's man hours. In fact, USMI is currently providing a port engineer to support FMS customers. Since the move to its current facilities, the company has doubled in size – physical size, employees and business backlog. Dreyfus reports a stable, well-trained workforce of about 200 employees. And, as a builder for the military, ISO 9001 certified USMI arguably does as much as any other domestic contractor.
The USMI business plan is built upon zero debt – long and short term. Dreyfus explains, "We build only what we can afford to build." Like other domestic builders, USMI hedges its bets by actively seeking overseas work and is actively pushing its products to a number of foreign countries, including Kuwait. The USMI resume includes deliveries to at least nine foreign entities and says Dreyfus, the USMI backlog extends well into 2015.
No Magic Formula
In a seemingly rare era where U.S. shipyards find themselves, by and large, far busier and more profitable than many of their foreign counterparts, Kvichak and USMI are two yards that seem to be riding the current wave nicely, despite having some or all of their eggs in the government basket. The boom in domestic oil production has fueled a resurgence of the Jones Act tanker trade, and the resultant demand in replacement tonnage. Crowley's August announcement that it had entered into an agreement with Philadelphia-based Aker Shipyard (APSI) for up to 8 additional tankers more than underscores that trend. Separately, a robust offshore support vessel building program is underway from any number of domestic operators and the repowering plans for all domestic fleets, consistent with newer and more stringent emissions standards, also continues at a brisk pace.
The newfound domestic boatbuilding boom seems unlikely to end tomorrow. Hence, any worries about government sequestration issues, for the time being, are being eclipsed by increased commercial sector work. Beyond this, the quality and price of U.S. output is attracting many foreign orders. Kvichak and USMI, of course, are part of that metric, but countless other yards are getting the job done, too. Each has its own way of doing it, but a major theme beginning to emerge is the rapidly diversifying portfolio of U.S. yards – across vessel types, domestic and foreign deliveries, and, of course, government and commercial sectors. Sequestration? What sequestration?
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But even the meticulous Pletcher's organizational skills will be tested Saturday, when he saddles a record-tying five horses in the Kentucky Derby. The Pletcher herd: 8-1 morning line co-third choice Circular Quay; 10-1 Scat Daddy; 12-1 Any Given Saturday; 20-1 Sam P; and 20-1 Cowtown Cat.
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Befitting his outrageous purse winnings, Pletcher attracts the best in the business to him. That's how he wound up with a murderer's row of jocks for this race: his A-list rider John Velazquez is on Circular Quay; 2006 national leading money winner Garrett Gomez on Any Given Saturday; defending Derby champion rider Edgar Prado on Scat Daddy; young hotshot Fernando Jara, winner of the 2006 Belmont and Breeders' Cup Classic, on Cowtown Cat; and '06 Derby runner-up Ramon Dominguez on Sam P.
"We couldn't have done much better, rider-wise," Pletcher said.
Or much richer, owner-wise. Among them this Derby are WinStar Farm (part-owner of Any Given Saturday), Padua Stables (part-owner of Any Given Saturday and Curlin), Michael Tabor (owner of Circular Quay and part-owner of Scat Daddy), Jamie Scatuorchio (part-owner of Scat Daddy), Starlight Stable (part-owner of Sam P.) and Donald Lucarelli (part-owner of Sam P.).
Trainers usually sit with the owners of their horses during big races. But what's a trainer to do when he's got that many clients?
Where will Pletcher sit come 6 p.m. Saturday?
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And when the race is over, Lukas has some more advice for how Pletcher should handle his ownership groups.
"If you win the race, get to the other four," said Lukas, who won the '96 Derby with Grindstone -- not considered the star of his five-horse brigade. "Don't worry about the winner -- they'll be happy enough. Go hold the hands of the losers."
The hard part is when they're all losers. That happened two years ago to Nick Zito, who brought five horses to the Derby and suffered a ghastly day, with nobody finishing higher than seventh.
"That's a kick in the teeth deluxe," Lukas said.
For Pletcher, even finishing 2-3-4-5-6 in this Derby would earn him a few kicks in the teeth. He's 0 for 14 at this point in the Derby.
You can argue that Pletcher's Derby horses have overachieved more often than underachieved. He finished second with Invisible Ink at 55-1 in 2001, fourth with Limehouse at 42-1 in 2004, and second with Bluegrass Cat at 30-1 last year.
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Pletcher is smart enough to know what the outside reaction will be if it doesn't happen this year.
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Personal Care – $588/year
Personal care is an area where you don't "win" by cutting things out. Keep yourself clean. Brush your teeth. Basic hygiene keeps you clean and keeps you presentable, too.
Yet, even here, there are ways to trim a little bit of spending without affecting your cleanliness or appearance. Here are a few tactics worth considering.
Cutting Down Your Personal Hygiene Budget
Don't buy grooming products at your local salon/barber shop
Even if they have the "perfect" product for you, don't buy it there. The mark-up is often out of this world. Instead, jot down the product name (if that's the one you must have) or the type of product, go home, and do your own research. Even if you decide you do need it, you can find the product cheaper elsewhere – and you're still supporting a local business by using their services.
Don't be afraid to try the lower-cost brands
I used to believe my hair needed certain products to look good. Now I usually use Pert Plus or, sometimes, whatever happens to be on sale. It looks fine – and I would have never known this if I hadn't tried it to begin with. Give the low-cost brands a try – you might be surprised to find that your hair is just fine. Of course, this isn't always true – if that's the case, don't hestitate to immediately switch back to what works.
Buy in bulk and use coupons
Once you've identified products that work for you, buy them in large quantities, ideally with the aid of a coupon. I always buy three-packs of deodorant, three packs of toothpaste, enormous jugs of shampoo, and the like. It's significantly cheaper per use.
Cut down (or cut out entirely) the perfume and/or cologne
Sure, it's fine for a date, but for day-to-day use, it's not worth it. It often sends the wrong social signal and some people don't appreciate the smell at all – or even have allergies. Use deodorant and keep yourself clean and you're fine for day to day purposes.
Cut down on the cosmetics, too
The only reason someone should wear cosmetics is if it improves their self-confidence. If you're not getting that, don't invest the time or the money in cosmetics for daily use. Most of the time, people look great without it.
Read the directions
You need surprisingly little shampoo or conditioner to clean your hair. You need surprisingly little toothpaste to clean your teeth. If you have a habit of using more than just a dab of any product, read the directions and make sure you're not over-using. If you're using three times as much as you should, you're buying three bottles for every one you actually need to buy.
Get the last little bit out
When the toothpaste tube seems empty, put the cap back on and cut off the bottom – you can still squeeze out a surprising amount. When the shampoo or conditioner run low, turn them upside down and leave them that way for a day – you'll get another couple of washes. Don't just throw away perfectly good stuff – that's the same as throwing cash out the door.
Make your own – when it works
One great example is hand sanitizer – just mix one cup of aloe vera (it's not too expensive, even if you have to buy it – even better if it's free because you have access to a plant), one half cup of isopropyl alcohol, and a drop or two of an essential oil you like. Mix well, put it in a squirt bottle, and you have a much cheaper alternative to Purell that's basically the exact same thing. You can make your own versions of many such things, like toothpaste (seriously, just mix half a cup of baking soda, a tiny dash of salt, 1/4 cup hydrogen peroxide, one drop of peppermint oil if you like it minty, and just a bit of stevia to make it sweet – stevia can be found at most health food stores – and just mix it into a paste) or skin care products (just use lemon juice).
I want your help! In the comments, please let me know which of the tips you find most useful for trimming these costs. I'll include the top choices in a comprehensive budget trimming guide at the conclusion of the series.
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anna says:
Suggestions for those people who use cosmetics, Sign up to sell the product yourself. I "sell" Mary-Kay products because I get a 50% off discount on everything, I pass the discount along to family members who order from me twice a year to help me meet my $400 min. order and I get great products that I love for dirt cheap.
Kacie says:
Don't forget you can get many toiletries FOR FREE by working the "drugstore deals" — combining coupons with sales and rebates, etc. See moneysavingmom.com for details.
Dale says:
Concerning hair: really, it doesn't need to washed all that often either. Unless you've got something in it from doing something dirty (like that one guy at the car shop who forgot to drain the oil before taking off the filter…he was covered head to toe), just give it a quick rinse and let you're hairs natural oils do their work at keeping it soft. I've been only washing my hair once, maybe twice a week, for almost a year now, and if anything, I like my hair better now than before.
marie says:
I agree with Dale, you don't need to wash your hair every day. I wash my long hair every second day. Washing it more often than that would make it too dry. That way I save on shampoo and conditioner.
I also agree on forgoing cologne. After an hour, the smell will be gone anyways. I'm actually a bit grossed out by people who seem to wear a LOT of cologne in order to cover up other smells.
And I don't know if cosmetics fall into this, but I think it is important to reconsider if you really need to use them or not. Or at least if you need them on a daily basis. I can see the need when you have a date, interview or special event, but for going to class, who cares.
Holly says:
I had been buying the "family" size bottles of shampoo and conditioner for a while now because it's so much cheaper. But, I realized that I used twice as much of the uber-cheap brand than the more expensive brands. Working out the math, I switched to a better cost per wash than cost per ounce.
triLcat says:
i disagree about cosmetics. When I worked in an office, I noticed that women who wore a little bit of lipstick or gloss and some eyeliner and (for those with less smooth skin) foundation tended to be taken more seriously and treated better. It's like part of the business attire. (not saying it's right or wrong, just saying what I observed)
When it comes to toothpaste, making your own is not all it's cracked up to be – there's no fluoride in the above recipe. Instead buy based on what's on sale and what you can get a good price on.
Toothbrushes also take a bite out of the budget if you change them regularly, so we try to buy a bunch whenever we see a good price. I consulted a dentist and really, cheap toothbrushes don't give results that are as good.
Steven says:
Ditto on the toothpaste lacking fluoride. Not ABSOLUTELY necessary, but a bonus to keeping teeth healthy.
And your hand sanitizer recipe doesn't do anything. There isn't enough alcohol in there.
Noadi says:
Sorry Trent, your male-ness is coming through a bit much here. While it would be wonderful if women weren't expected to wear makeup at work but fact is we are. We will be judged as being less serious or lazy if we don't. However you can save money on makeup by being more subtle with it, a little foundation, blush, lip gloss and mascara and you're good to go for the office. You don't need the high end makeup brands generally, I've found that the foundation for my skin is plain old covergirl. Same goes for moisturizer, most anti-aging claims are a crock, so do you really need to spend much to keep your skin from getting dry?
DO NOT make your own toothpaste if you don't have fluoridated water. It's no good saving money on toothpaste if you end up with higher dentist bills.
Kyle says:
You can actually make a lot of personal hygiene items yourself. Matt over at Debt Free Adventure een posted an article on homemade toothpaste. The most important thing is controllingthe amount of product you use. You don't need a handfull of shampoo to wash your hair. Like you pointed out people need to read the directions and products will last longer.
Rosa Rugosa says:
I used to use only L'Occitane hand cream at $25. or more a tube. I guess I like the name, the packaging and the smell. One winter day, I made a fist, and my knuckles started to bleed, prompting me to wonder why I was spending so much money on something that clearly wasn't very effective. Surely I could get bleeding knuckles for less money?? I switched to Aveeno, which is 1/3 of the cost and actually seems to be more effective.
I've also made a "dribs and drabs" pledge to myself. I have quite a few partially filled containers of personal care or home cleaning products where I've found a brand I like better, but there is really nothing wrong with the products I had been using before. So I'm going to use up the rest of the Softscrub for example, and never buy it again. This will save me some money and also reduce clutter in my little house.
Debbie M says:
Actually, I do need a handful of shampoo to wash my hair; I have long hair and small hands. (Just kidding, but I couldn't resist.)
I would have to recommend getting sunscreen. If you're putting lotion on, pay extra to get the kind with sunscreen. If not, and you hate putting on sunscreen, pay extra to get a spray-on kind that's easy to apply.
I agree about the make-up–it's definitely part of the uniform in some work environments and even some urban environments. Fortunately, I live in a very casual city and, although wearing make-up at work would help my image a bit, I'm not all that out of line not wearing it.
My favorite ways to save on personal care and hygiene:
* cut my own hair (I wear it long with no bangs, and it's wavy, so even if it isn't totally perfectly even, it doesn't matter)
* wear pearl earrings and necklace instead of make-up
* trim my own fingernails
* wear sunscreen (it's cheaper than anti-wrinkle cream)
* stay away from disposables
Jennifer says:
I also don't wash my hair every day. It looks better the 2nd day after washing and means savings on shampoo, conditioner & water (I can shower in about 3 minutes when I'm not washing my hair). We pay more in fees than we do for the actual water we use. I also tried tinted moisturizer, so I don't need a separate foundation & sunscreen/moisturizer.
Megan says:
I have all sorts of little tricks, but the one no one seems to have touched on yet is the DOLLAR STORE! I buy my qtips (cotton swabs), my husband's shaving cream, and my family's toothbrushes there. I get 4-5 toothbrushes in a single pack–that's 20-25 cents each–and they also package kid's toothbrushes this way. Best deal ever. (Oh, and little secret: if you use medium bristle toothbrushes and brush your gums as well as your teeth, you don't have to floss. My dental hygienist and my dentist have no idea that I don't floss–they always tell me how pink and healthy my gums look, and I'm not about to enlighten them. Just don't scrub at your teeth too hard with the medium bristles–you could eventually wear down the enamel.)
Megan says:
@Rosa (#10): Neutrogena Hand Cream. Costs a couple of dollars. So worth it.
Sara says:
I agree with Kacie about combining sales and coupons. If you live near a CVS store, iheartcvs.com is awesome — you can get stuff for free or nearly free almost every week.
I also agree with cutting down on the cosmetics. I realize some women are pressured to wear makeup to look "professional," but even so, you don't need to buy expensive brands or the latest products in the trendiest colors.
Gretchen says:
Make your own skin care products by using lemon juice?
I'm obviously reading something wrong here.
Maureen says:
I agree that your hand sanitizer recipe is pretty useless. if I recall correctly it should contain at least 65% alcohol to be effective. You would be better off buying Purell or using plain old soap and water.
Sunscreen is vital to protect yourself from UV damage that can lead to cancer as well as cause wrinkles. Don't skimp on it.
Ashley says:
Flossing IS important. Built-up plaque between teeth absorbs into the arteries and plays a role in heart disease. There is no substitute for flossing. It will not only save your teeth…it could save your life. I encourage all readers of SD to Google this.
We always use a tad of toothpaste (Colgate or Crest) and a dusting of baking soda. We rinse (gargle…don't swallow) with a solution of hydrogen peroxide. Very cheap, and much, much better than straight toothpaste or totally homemade concoctions.
For women readers…explore using natural sea sponges in lieu of tampons. Also explore a cotton ball dabbed in extra-virgin olive oil in lieu of expensive moisturizers.
anna says:
I've gone shampoo-less, to an extent, after considering that shampoo and conditioner are full of chemicals and preservatives that I can't even pronounce the names of. Who really knows how safe these are? Baking soda and a vinegar rinse get the job done, much cheaper too. I feel better not supporting the industries that produce chemical products that pollute our environment.
As for reading directions – I know from my old marketing job that directions on packaging often encourage overuse of the product. Use more, run out sooner, buy more often, that is what manufacturers want. Sometimes I use half or less of whatever is recommended, with good results.
Debbie M says:
Oh, I forgot one: if you're replacing your toothbrush just because it's old and therefore maybe covered in germs, you can boil it for a minute instead to take care of the problem. If you're replacing it because the bristles are starting to curl up, then go for it.
Michele says:
All I can say is, GROCERY OUTLET. Top quality personal hygiene items-example, Suave 2 in 1 professional 18 ounces, $1– body and hand lotion-example, Aveeno positively radiant 10.3 ounces $1, face moisturizer-example, Garnier Nutritioniste skin renew 2.5 ounces $2.99 and makeup for incredibly cheap prices. Oh and I usually get 6 toothbrushes for $1 there- and they are good ones!! They also carry generic OTC medicines- for example, I just bought 'naproxyn' or however you spell it, that is also Aleve, for $1.99 for 50 pills. They are on Twitter, too :)
KC says:
Yes, please leave off the cologne/perfume – it isn't necessary at all if you are clean.
As for toothpaste UltraBright (or maybe UltraBrite?) gets very high ratings and is dirt cheap. A tube is usually less than $1. I never spend more than $1 on toothpaste. A lot of these "whitening" and tarter control toothpastes strip the enamel off your teeth. I have very sensitive teeth and when I use anything with whitening or tarter control I can tell they get more sensitive. I just use a regular gel or paste.
I disagree that salon products are more expensive than what you can find elsewhere. There is one Aveda product I use that I can't find a non-name brand substitute for. It's $19 a jar and lasts about a year. I've looked online and can't find it for less than $18 and shipping. So I just buy it from my hair salon. I've looked at the other products they sell, too, for comparison's sake, and my salon's prices are pretty much the same as the best I can find online – if you are into buying those products.
Courtney says:
I just looked at my bottle of hand sanitizer and it says it's 62% alcohol…I wonder if you didn't mean 1 cup isopropyl alcohol and 1/2 cup aloe vera instead of vice versa?
Bill says:
It just seems like common sense if your a man you would not give women advice on topics like makeup, you simply do not have their life experience.
As expressed above, DO NOT GIVE ADVICE ABOUT CHEMISTRY unless you know what your doing, your alcohol ratio is way to low and is not safe.
almost there says:
Woah, 1/2 a cup baking soda! That would be enough to brush the teeth in the mouth of an elephant. My dad used to use just a shake of baking soda with a little salt in his lift hand and he would dip into it and brush his teeth. Once you add hydorgen peroxide to the baking soda it can't be used later and I don't think one can use up a half cup of baking soda during one teeth brushing session.
almost there says:
…"left" hand…
Bill says:
I'm trying to process your post, the first occurrence of the word "left" is your post. The word "hand" does not appear in Trent's post.
After spending a lot of time, the closes I can come is a reference to post @25 where they said "in his lift hand", that could be mistaken for 'left hand' but in context with the next phrase of 'dip into' I think the original poster was with in the rules of the English language. You do need to lift before you dip.h
Margaret says:
I use perfume, but it's the one thing I never need to buy because so many people have given it to me as a gift. I like foaming hand soap and I discovered that you can buy a giant bottle of store brand disinfecting soap for cheap, take 3 tablespoons of that and mix it with water in an empty foaming (not the normal pump) hand cleanser bottle and it will foam up just like the real stuff. If you get unscented liquid soap, you can add a few drops of rose oil or lavender oil or any scent that you want. You can skip the expensive anti-aging creams and go right to a vitamin C&E cream, those are the best for anti-aging. Swansons vitamins sells them and most of the pharmacies have their own brands. I buy store brands of nearly everything except feminine hygiene products, citrucel and toilet paper because I have very specific products that I like and none of the knock offs measure up. The best deals on shampoo are usually Suave or Treseme.
For makeup, I wear the minimum but I try to double up on some products. My foundation is more expensive but it contains a sunscreen and has a matte finish that requires no powder. I use Physoderm soap and I don't need to use a makeup remover as well.
Jesse says:
We don't use hand sanitizer unless we don't have soap and water available, and it's for one reason and one reason alone – in high school, for a biology class, we did an experiment with some germs and hand sanitizer vs. soap and hot water, soap and cold water, alcohol, and hot and cold water (each of those last separately). What we EACH found (independently) was that the alcohol and soap with hot water seemed to work about the same, and MUCH better than the hand sanitizer (I believe we used Purell), though the hand sanitizer worked better than the other methods. So it would work, but not as well as soap and hot water or alcohol. It was interesting. So, like I said, we don't use it unless one of those other two options are not available. Something to think about…
Other tips sounded great though!
Amy says:
It's worth it to me to pay what I have to for products not tested on animals. Fortunately Whole Foods (and many other health food-type stores) has a store brand with plenty of choices for cheap, and no animals suffered. It's ridiculous that shampoo is rubbed in some bunny's eye, but that's what happens to every brand that doesn't say 'not tested on animals' right on the bottle.
I have been pleased to find fragrance-free versions of body wash and other products in the Whole Foods house brand as well; many fragranced products give me a rash!
Meghan says:
Hand sanitizer in general doesn't work, at least not the way most people think. Isopropyl alcohol is bacteriostatic, meaning that it stops the growth of bacteria – it doesn't kill them. If you want to kill the bacteria, wash your hands. Your best defense is frequent hand washing and keeping your hands away from mucous membranes – eyes, nose, mouth, etc.
Also those Clorox wipes grocery stores put out for the carts…try reading the directions. You have to keep the surface wet with the product for 10 minutes in order to kill the bacteria.
triLcat says:
If you use liquid soap, buy a loofah (the cheap, synthetic plastic kind is fine and you can probably get 3/$1 at the dollar store). You'll quickly see that you need less than the size of a marble to get enough lather for your whole body if you use a loofah.
As far as reusable tampons, I think a menstrual cup is less distasteful than having to squeeze blood out of a sea sponge, but it still takes some getting used to, and is a real hassle to use in public restrooms. I'd be more likely to watch the sales and the coupons for those things.
And please, no medium bristles. SOFT bristles only. And I wouldn't boil the toothbrush. it could melt. Soak it in listerine for a minute instead.
Alice says:
I'd second triLcat's recommendation of menstrual cups (brands I'm aware of are the Diva Cup and the Keeper). I've gone through two in about 6 years, so instead of spending $5 on tampons every month, adding up to $360 over 6 years, I've spent ~$50 total (2 x $25). It's been a huge savings, as well as something better for the environment since I'm not wasting paper every month. I haven't actually had a problem with changing it in public restrooms. My solution is to wipe it out with toilet paper and just put it back in, rather than rinsing. Not a single UTI or other infection in 6 years.
deRuiter says:
Hand santizer has to be more than 60% alcohol to work. Get the generic brands in the big bottles and refil the small bottles which you carry. It's a lot better than nothing.
Marlene says:
If you are going to try making your own toothpaste, don't use stevia to sweeten it, instead use xylitol. It has proven cavity fighting properties, so it doesn't matter that you don't have flouride. It is also available at health food store.
sam says:
Floride is a joke & it's bad for you – it a brain toxin that be absorbed by the skin.
Years ago, during a lay off, I started to use straight baking soda and have never gone back to conventional. My teeth feel cleaner & are doing better. My dentist is instistant I do more then I do but I don't. The sugary drink stain s on my teeth disappeared within a year – and the enamel isn't getting damaged anymore (concerns my dentist had).
The taste took a bit to ignore but I don't even mind it now & the $1.50 a year on "toothpaste" is good for the pocket book.
Denise says:
I have thick hair and I only shampoo every 4 days-I "wash" it with just conditioner in between. I use dollar store lotion to shave with and try to used generic brands for the other items. I have had good luck with Good Housekeeping Magazine's rating of beauty products, especially makeup. They do a really good job rating beauty products and I have switched over to many of their cheaper recommended products. I also brush with baking soda but only in the morning and use on-sale flouride toothpaste at night.
Jules says:
I think you're forgetting how much women will spend on little tubs of creams that make their wrinkles disappear and what-all. My mother is one of those women who buys super-expensive creams…personally, I never could understand the point. And makeup…I never did understand the point of that, either. You put it on in the morning and then spend the entire day fretting about whether it's smearing or smudging, and then it gives you zits if you don't take it off well enough at night.
spaces says:
I like my fancy face cream. But I don't like retail price. So I get it in large sizes, for a fraction of retail, on ebay.
Joan says:
BE SURE THAT you read where your toothpaste is manufactured. There was a recall some time ago for toothpaste made in another country. Making your own toothpaste is a good deal; most every city in the states has floride in their water. Very good post and I really enjoyed the comments altho, I only got through about half of the comments for now. I will finish reading the rest of the comments later. I just don't understand how any family can spend $588 dollars a year on personal care unless they buy only the highest priced items on the market.
Becky says:
How important makeup is for women varies widely by region and occupation.
I grew up in the South, and not wearing makeup in most Southern cities is interpreted as a lack of self-esteem, laziness, or inconsiderateness toward others. I don't really like to wear makeup, but you bet I did when I lived there, in order not to handicap myself socially.
Once I moved to the Northeast where excesive makeup is considered rather tawdry, I put my makeup in my travel bag, and wear it on special occasions and when I vist family down South.
That said, *very* few women don't look nicer for a light swipe of mascara and a little lip stuff. A few tubes of each per year won't break the bank.
Claudia says:
I'd like to second the don't use perfume or cologne. Not to be frugal, but to be considerate of others. Some, I can tolerate, but some affect my asthma so bad, that I can not breathe- literally, not an exageration. Generally, the severe reactions are to the people who reek as if they've poured 1/2 the bottle over their head. I've had to leave stores because of the pain associated with trying to breathe while my airways are constricting. So, if you insist upon using it in public, have some consideration for others and keep it to a few dabs or small sprays. It really doesn't cover up body odor, you just have body odor with a perfume scent.
Des says:
@Bill #27
Notice the poster of comment #25 and #26 is the same. "almost there" was correcting himself, not Trent's post. He meant to say "…salt in his LEFT hand…" rather than "…salt in his LIFT hand…"
Des says:
I'm also with Amy that it is important to buy from cruelty-free companies. I know testing cosmetics doesn't sound bad, but they do more to the animals than dress them up in pretty make-up.
It doesn't necessarily have to cost more, either. It just takes being aware of which companies to buy from. Caring Consumer has a list, and it just takes looking them up. I found a lot of the companies I already buy from were on the "good" list, and others were an easy switch and were the same price.
Heather says:
I'm in love with baking soda and vinegar. Vinegar for cleaning, baking soda for shampoo. I've been using baking soda on my hair for a month now, and after a 3-week adjustment period, my hair is doing fine. I can't stand the taste of it, or I'd probably be using it as toothpaste too.
Ann says:
I just found that major cosmetic sites like LORAC have a discount section – so the eyeshadow I loved is now 75% off – even with paying shipping, it's a good deal on good quality. Some friends went in on an order with me, too – so we could get enough for free shipping without buying more than we needed.
Ann says:
Makeup is one thing I can't do without and keep working. But I've learned to not buy cheap stuff: throwing out a couple of tubes of funny-color lipstick kills the savings!
I just found that major cosmetic sites like LORAC have a discount section – so the eyeshadow I loved is now 75% off – even with paying shipping, it's a good deal on good quality. Some friends went in on an order with me, too – so we could get enough for free shipping without buying more than we needed.
Nancy says:
For those of you that use baking soda for shampoo–how much do you use? Do you mix it up with water to form a paste? I think I'll try that idea.
As a couple of others have mentioned, cutting down on the numerous chemicals you put on your skin is such a good idea. Wearing less make-up would be one way to do this–and if more women would wear less make-up, it would become more acceptible.
For those of you who are going to use the standard cosmetics and hair care products, you might want to pick up a copy of Paula Begoun's books, "Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me" and "Don't Buy Haircare Products Without Me." She rates cosmetics & haircare products on their effectiveness and a lot of the products she recommends are the less expensive ones (White Rain shampoo & conditioner, for example).
Henry says:
@ #17
If sanitizer needs to contain '65%' alcohol, why is Purell only 62%?
Alcohol concentration must be above 60% for alcohol rubs to be effective in killing microbes. Researchers at East Tennessee State University found that products with alcohol concentrations as low as 40% are available in American stores.
Amanda says:
I save by using other products differently. For example: For astringent I use witches hazel. Just a few dabs on a cotton swap and it's great for oily skin. I also use a quarter size amount of honey (just poured out onto my hand) and then cover it with sea salt (just straight from the baking isle) and you got yourself a great body exfoliation. I use it one or twice a week in the shower. It's so much cheaper then buying similar items from the beauty sections in any store.
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I cut the cheapest and lowest-alcohol mouthwash 50% with hydrogen peroxide, and add a tiny dab of antibacterial detergent. Works well.
Because I work in nasty environments, I use half antibacterial dish detergent and half shampoo, and full dish detergent for shower body wash.
Flea markets have great deals on cosmetics and toiletries. I generally use a scented hand lotion or cream in lieu of perfume, and cut it by half with either unscented hand cream, or petroleum jelly, whichever is cheapest. Half peroxide and half methylated (green) alcohol makes an excellent astringent.
Women who don't wear cosmetics do get treated with disrespect, and I was once asked if I was "too cheap or too poor" to wear them. I use a colored lip pencil and an eye pencil for brows and liner, nothing else, to keep the b***'s off my back.
Vicky says:
I'm pretty well respected in my current job, and I've never worn makeup a day in my life. Not even for my wedding.
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@ Nancy and others looking into using baking soda for shampoo, check out "no 'poo" online. You will find a plethora of information about it. Just know that there may be an adjustment period that can be gross if you hate really oily hair. I tried it for a while (longer than the adjustment period) and didn't care for it, but I did it long enough that I reduced the amount of oil in my hair. Now, I only wash my hair with a real shampoo about 1x per week.
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Menstrual cups and sea sponges? Disgusting! Washing your hair twice a week? That would make my hair an oily mess! I think I can find other ways to save money. Some of these suggestions go too far.
Kristen says:
Some low-cost shampoos and soaps come in containers with HUGE openings (e.g. V05). I always put them in another container (usually leftover from something else) so that I don't accidentally pour a huge amount into my hand.
I vote for not shaving my legs when it is not necessary in order to reduce costs. Wear pants more and shave less.
As for makeup… I suppose I should wear it, but I just cannot wrap my mind around why it is so blooming important to put pastes and chemicals on your face every day and clean it off every night in order to be respected at work. All of my coworkers, husband, and future employers are just going to have to DEAL WITH IT.
Laura in Seattle says:
Re: #51 – if anyone asks you if you are "too cheap or too poor' to wear makeup, tell them you are too pretty. :-)
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$588/yr = $49/mo. This includes, I presume, dental tools and products, body & hair cleaning products, any cosmetics or styling products, grooming tools, perhaps vitamins, feminine hygiene, Rogaine, Retin-A … the list is so potentially long! I easily spend $30/mo just on hair color, top-quality deodorant, and "girl stuff." And I shop at CVS.
Frankly, I wear cosmetics because I like the way I look better WITH them than WITHOUT them. A few dollars a month for fresh eye makeup versus multiple thousands in plastic surgery or therapy = saving money! :-)
Likewise for coloring my hair. Ten dollars a month for home color versus over $100 at a salon = saving money.
Using sunscreen and good pure moisturizers versus microdermabrasion = saving money.
Home mani/pedi, shaving instead of getting waxed or lasered, staying out of the tanning salon, cutting my own hair = saving money.
I think the tips for "do without or make your own" are a little on the frugal edge. Looking/feeling one's (economically achievable) best is such a huge psychological advantage – in work, relationships, whatever – that $50/mo in the budget is pretty reasonable.
Now, given all that, if someone is spending a lot MORE than this on grooming, then all of the above tips might apply!
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Years ago I heard an interview with a dermatologist on our local public radio – transcript here – that cautioned against using shampoo and soap. I took the advice, and yes it took about 2 months for my skin and hair to settle, but it was really effective. After reading an older edition of 'Don't go to the cosmetics counter without me' by Paula Begoun, I replaced sorbolene creme with Cetaphil cleanser, and all daytime moisturisers with a supermarket brand SPF 30 sunscreen. My skin & hair are happy, my budget is happy, and my travel 3-1-1 bag is easy to pack. :-)
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for the Ladies, makeupwise, go to eyeslipsface.com most of the makeup there is $1 each so, you can save money that way. My wife cut my hair herself after reading online how to do it. I like the suggestions about toothpaste etc, but tend to use my waterpik instead of the floss. On the cologne side, I think you can make your own, but don't drown yourself, I think the phrase is "spray a mist and then walk into it".
SwingCheese says:
I have to agree with several of the other women on here: make-up is generally an expectation. That having been said, I wear minimal make-up to work and do not suffer for it. I have several female colleagues who don't wear any, and as teachers, they have not suffered for it, either.
As far as shampoo/conditioner/etc, I simply budget to spend more on Aveda products. They are better for the environment, have a minimal odor, and are my preferred products. To each their own :)
Sonia says:
I feel the need to reiterate what many women have posted here: for many of us makeup is not optional in our environment. While I lament the situation, appearances are very important in many industries. A waitress could lose her cost savings from forgoing cosmetics with a night of lousy tips from shallow customers. I started my job years ago with the naive attitude that my looks shouldn't matter, but an attractive face is much easier to have than an unkempt one.
Trent, many men have said that they prefer a natural look on women and don't realize that conservatively applied makeup creates that "natural" appearance. Usually people who say they don't like makeup have Tammy Faye in mind. Light makeup evens the complexion, enhances color, and defines features. It does not make one look like a peacock.
I would also appreciate it if those who do not wear makeup daily or frequently refrain from helping the "ladies" out with helpful tips for buying it on the cheap. Cheap mascara and eye makeup is a good way to end up in the doctor's office with a painful sty. I'd rather spend $20 on a tube of higher end mascara than pay $80 at the doctor's and pharmacist's (missing work while I'm treating the problem) for a complication stemming from poor quality cosmetics.
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I realize that I'm a little late with this comment, but I wanted to add how we cut costs with beauty-aids, etc.
I am by no means a hair stylist, but I do cut my husband's hair (and I think I do a rather good job). I have very curly hair, and can cut my own – but I know that a lot of people can't so I wouldn't recommend this if you're scared of a bad cut. I am a medical professional and rarely wear make-up. I have never felt like I have been taken less seriously for not wearing make-up, or for wearing my hair up in a pony tail. We do not shower daily, unless we've been sweaty/hot/whatever. In the winter time, it just really dries out your skin and we as humans don't NEED to shower daily. I buy generic toiletries at discount stores. We buy bulk toilette paper. We have so much freakin' bar soap from hotels that I don't think we will ever run out. Now, as a woman I do love my scented body washes and lotions. However, I refuse to pay the prices that boutiques want. So, every year for Christmas, I tell friends and family that all I want are smelly soaps and lotions. I have a paper grocery bag full in my linen closet!
Hope this helps!
Laura says:
I have a "natural" look and it's the face I wake up with every day. I have never felt the need to change the way I look with cosmetics and I'm not about to buy into any notions that I cannot be successful without it.
I also do not use products for my skin that have been tested on animals. I save lots of money by not wearing make-up and by using a bar of sandalwood soap to wash my hair and body. I used soap to wash my hair as a last resort on vacation several years ago and found that it gave my hair a lot more body than I'd had in 20 years of using traditional shampoos and conditioners. I spend $4 a month on soap.
Instead of buying overpriced shaving cream marketed towards women, I use hair conditioner. Also born out of necessity, I buy a giant tub of hair conditioner (Tresemme is about $5 for 32 oz) and it makes my legs far silkier than they ever were when I used shaving cream. It goes a really long way too. I found Gillette Shave Gel for women for $2.69 for 7 oz. So Tresemme as shaving solution is $.15 per ounce and Shave Gel is sold at $.38 per ounce and feels less wonderful.
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Israel is now entering its third strategic environment. The constant threat of state-on-state war defined the first, which lasted from the founding of the Jewish state until its peace treaty with Egypt. A secure periphery defined the second, which lasted until recently and focused on the Palestinian issue, Lebanon and the rise of radical Sunni Islamists. The rise of Iran as a regional power and the need to build international coalitions to contain it define the third.
Israel's fundamental strategic problem is that its national security interests outstrip its national resources, whether industrial, geographic, demographic or economic. During the first phase, it was highly dependent on outside powers -- first the Soviet Union, then France and finally the United States -- in whose interest it was to provide material support to Israel. In the second phase, the threat lessened, leaving Israel relatively free to define its major issues, such as containing the Palestinians and attempting to pacify Lebanon. Its dependence on outside powers decreased, meaning it could disregard those powers from time to time. In the third phase, Israel's dependence on outside powers, particularly the United States, began increasing. With this increase, Israel's freedom for maneuver began declining.
The Palestinian issue, of course, has existed since Israel's founding. By itself, this issue does not pose an existential threat to Israel, since the Palestinians cannot threaten the Israeli state's survival. The Palestinians have had the ability to impose a significant cost on the occupation of the West Bank and the containing of the Gaza Strip, however. They have forced the Israelis to control significant hostile populations with costly, ongoing operations and to pay political costs to countries Israel needs to manage its periphery and global interests. The split between Hamas and Fatah reduced the overall threat but raised the political costs. This became apparent during the winter of 2008-2009 during Operation Cast Lead in Gaza when Hamas, for its own reasons, chose to foment conflict with Israel. Israel's response to Hamas' actions cost the Jewish state support in Europe, Turkey and other places.
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Not my FO, but have to share anyway
I've mentioned in a few threads that I recently taught a co-worker to knit. If you are on Ravelry, you should take a peek at this scarf she just finished:
This is only her second FO, and I just taught her the basics-cast on, knit, purl, bind off. She learned to do the increases and decreases for this scarf on her own (with help from the videos here, I might add). Now she is starting out with cables. I only taught her how to knit a month ago! Pretty soon, I'm going to be asking her for help! :)
Can you guess from this post how thrilled I am about this? I love having another knitter at work to hang out at lunch with. :cheering:
That scarf is way too cool. The yarn is amazing. You people are so lucky with your yarn variety, the choice here in NZ is very limited.
Wow, she did a great job!
Great scarf :thumbsup: You must be so proud of your protege! My friend turned me on to knitting and now the two of us are trying to convert the rest of our co-workers ;)
WOW! She did an awesome job!!! I LOVE that pattern and have added it to my queue!
That looks great, love the yarn.
She did a fabulous job! Way to go, *both* of you. :)
She is a natural at knitting ! Mybe it is because she learned from the best Marria:) Lovely Scarf!
:inlove: very pretty scarf!
The scarf is gorgeous. Added it to my queue. I also have co workers who I knit with and more and more are asking to learn.
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Bernie Sanders' interview with the New York Daily News editorial board is a stunner. Jaw-droppingly bad for Bernie. For someone who has been calling for years for the prosecution of the banksters, the breaking up of the banks, he has no real plan or process in mind as to how that can actually been done. And it gets worse from there.
I don't know how anyone can read this transcript and think Bernie Sanders is really prepared to be President of the United States. By his own admission, actions he has demanded for years, breaking up the banks, for instance, he has no actual plan or legal knowledge as for how it can be accomplished.
A number of times in the interview, when pressed multiple times for 'how' he would do what he says he will do, he either backs down, or says legislation will be passed, or worse, he hasn't really thought about it.
In so many areas, it is clear that he has not thought his policy proposals through, or worse, would just sort of wing it (as in the case of what he would do with captured terrorists).
As Melissa McEwen writes at Shakesville:
He cannot provide details on how he will enact his proposals; he admits he has not studied relevant law; he exhibits aggressive disdain for a candidate who does know these things, and in fact treats her admirable ability to navigate these processes and institutions as a disqualifying feature; and he believes, despite all evidence to the contrary, that he can single-handedly inspire a revolution that will defeat entrenched Republican obstructionism.
This should be very worrying indeed to Sanders supporters, who want and expect Sanders to actually deliver on his promises. The fact is, he can't. He doesn't know how.


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EPA's Jackson establishes deliberative path to control global warming pollution
Plenty of time for Congress to act first
Today's guest blogger is Daniel J. Weiss, Senior Fellow and Director of Climate Strategy at the Center for American Progress.
Big oil, the Chamber of Commerce, the National Association of Manufacturers, and senators including Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) are whipping up hysterical fears that the Environmental Protection Agency will use its existing authority under the Clean Air Act to immediately restrict global warming pollution for even the smallest of emitters. For instance, NAM President John Engler makes the ridiculous claim that "If EPA moves forward and begins regulating stationary sources, it will open the door for them to regulate everything from industrial facilities to farms to even American homes."
In fact, EPA's efforts are simply following the law of the land established by the Supreme Court decision in Massachusetts v. EPA.
To calm the hysteria, EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson sent a letter to eight Democratic senators assuring them that EPA will pursue a very deliberative process for establishing limits on global warming pollution from the largest polluters first, which would leave ample time for Congress to establish a more comprehensive pollution reduction program before EPA standards take effect.
Administrator Jackson's letter responded to a February 19 letter from eight Democratic Senators that raised concerns about EPA's plans to establish limits on global warming pollution from industrial sources. The eight senators represent coal mining, auto manufacturing or oil and gas states. Five are from coal states: Jay Rockefeller (WV), Sherrod Brown (OH), Bob Casey (PA), Max Baucus (MT), and Robert Byrd (WV). Two come from auto manufacturing states: Claire McCaskill (MO), Carl Levin (MI). And one senator comes from an oil and gas state: Mark Begich (AK).
These senators urged that EPA provide time for Congress to adopt comprehensive global warming legislation before using the Clean Air Act authority to restrict pollution. They worry about the impact of EPA setting carbon pollution limits for the utility and other large polluting industries. They wrote Jackson:
We need a clear understanding of how you view your agency's responsibilities and the process by which you intent to carry them out in order to represent the workers industries, taxpayers and economic interests of our states"¦
The President and you have been explicit in calling on Congress to pass comprehensive legislation that would enhance our nation's energy and climate security. We strongly believe this is ultimately Congress' responsibility, and if done properly, will create jobs, spur new clean energy industries, and greatly advance the goal of U.S. energy independence.
These senators concerns are legitimate, but will not occur. Administrator Jackson's letter makes it clear that there is ample time for Congress to pass bipartisan comprehensive clean energy and global warming legislation before pollution limits under the Clean Air Act would begin.
No facility will be required to address greenhouse gas emissions in Clean Air Act permitting of new construction or modifications before 2011.
For the first half of 2011, only facilities that already must apply for Clean Air Act permits as a result of their non-greenhouse gas emissions will need to address their greenhouse gas emissions in their permit applications.
EPA does not intend to subject smaller facilities to Clean Air Act permitting for greenhouse gas emissions any sooner than 2016.
Administrator Jackson also plans to increase the threshold for setting carbon pollution limits so that it focuses on the largest sources first.
EPA is also considering a modification to the rule announced in September requiring large facilities emitting more than 25,000 tons of greenhouse gases a year to obtain permits demonstrating they are using the best practices and technologies to minimize GHG emissions. EPA is considering raising that threshold substantially to reflect input provided during the public comment process.
Senator Begich was reassured by Administrator Jackson's letter. He said that schedule described by in the letter "makes me feel a lot more comfortable." Senator Rockefeller noted that "it helps," though he still plans to introduce a bill to delay EPA for two to five years. This delay seems fairly unnecessary given the schedule in the EPA letter.
Administrator Jackson also makes it clear that passage of Sen. Murkowski's "Dirty Air Act" to block EPA from protecting people from global warming pollution would undo the near final limits on greenhouse gas pollution from motor vehicles that the auto industry negotiated in 2009.
You asked in your letter what the result would be if Senator Murkowski's resolution of disapproval of EPA's endangerment finding were enacted. One result would be to prevent EPA from issuing its greenhouse gas standard for light-vehicles, because the endangerment finding is a legal prerequisite of that standard"¦.It would undo an historic agreement among states, automakers, the federal government, and other stakeholders.
Senator Levin expressed serious concerns about passage of the Murkowski Dirty Air Act if it would undo the clean car agreement. He wrote a Michigan constituent that it
would undercut the Obama administration's intention to pursue a single, national standard for vehicle greenhouse gas emissions. I support the administration's plan to implement a single, national standard, rather than a patchwork of standards that vary from state to state.
These eight Democratic senators raised legitimate questions about the impact of EPA's following the law and the science, as required by the Supreme Court. The endangerment finding will establish a careful, thorough process for establishing limits on carbon pollution from the largest industrial sources, such as coal fired power plants. It is now incumbent on these senators – and Senator Murkowski – to ignore big oil and special interest flame throwing, and instead join efforts led by Senators John Kerry (D-MA), Lindsay Graham (R-SC), and Joe Lieberman (I-CT) to craft bipartisan, comprehensive legislation.
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C02 as a pollutant– here's where all the action is going to be. Fossil fuel folk simply can't afford to lose this battle, they're staring at losing the war.
From the New York Times story on this:
"E.P.A. actions in this area would have enormous implications, and these issues need to be handled carefully and appropriately dealt with by the Congress, not in isolation by a federal environmental agency," Mr. Rockefeller said.
Given that this quote is from a coal state Senator, am I wrong to read this as "EPA must not be allowed to prevent us from serving our fossil-fuel puppet masters"?
Is there any hope that STRONG action will be taken soon?
Like a 60% emission from the 1990 baseline reduction in 15 years?
(The current 15% reduction from the 2005 baseline is ALMOST NOTHING)


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Last time when a big typhoon was trolling Hong Kong, my computer froze several time after a momentarily power fluctuation ( indicated by a flash of the lighting tube ). The computer just froze at the current screen and not responding anymore, and I would had to do hard reboot.
I couldn't afford space for a UPS. Does a power bar which claimed to protected you from power fluctuation really help?


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There's an amazingly surreal yet realistic quality to the background, like it's difficult to tell what is real. The lighting is looking nice on the face too. What was the purpose of this photo? Was it just for artwork, or a commission, or just as a portrait?
great work
excellent ambient and tones
excellent ambient and tones
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Lovely, gourgious , pure innocent.
This is really lovely. She looks like a character from American Girls - just needs an uplifting story to complete it. Very nice!
wow amazing and very cute ^^ i love the concept and colors
deserve DD
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This is so beautiful! The hues.. the atmosphere...
You deserved the DD, congratulations!
You deserved the DD, congratulations!
I love the classiness of this picture! Right up my ally! Great job!
MANDOLIN how beautiful... < 3
What instrument is that? An oud?
Beautiful work
Beautiful work
Many thanks! ♥
Many thanks! ♥
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Beautiful, wonderwork, setting and such an angelic child!
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Future-minded entrepreneurs from Kansas City and around the world will present their business plans and compete for $350,000 in prizes and a chance to harness the Google Fiber network during The Gigabit Challenge finale on Wednesday, January 18, at the Plaza Branch of the Kansas City Public Library, 4801 Main St.
An initiative of Kansas City's leading business organizations, The Gigabit Challenge solicited business plans from technology entrepreneurs seeking to use Kansas City's upcoming Google Fiber 1-gigabit network to get their businesses off the ground.
Conducted from October 3 to November 28, 2011, the contest drew 113 submissions from entrepreneurs in 22 states (including Kansas and Missouri) and five continents. In this daylong session at the Plaza Branch, the 19 finalists selected by a world-class panel of judges will present their business plans before a live audience. The finalists will each give 10-minute presentations and take questions from the judges, who will announce the winners at the end of the day.
Prizes to be awarded include a start-up package valued at $100,000 and a special Gramercy Private Equity "Born Global" prize of $250,000 granted to the company whose business idea has the best prospects for extending rapidly across the globe using cutting-edge technology.
The contest was organized by Kansas City's Think Big Partners [1] - a group dedicated to strengthening the entrepreneurial community - in partnership with the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation for Entrepreneurship, the Kansas City Public Library, and others.
Think Big Partners believes that the 2012 arrival of Google Fiber will provide Kansas City and the region with an unprecedented opportunity to take a leadership role in the creation of next-generation technologies and companies.
Likewise, The Gigabit Challenge will present Kansas Citians with a unique opportunity to preview some of the most exciting and innovative business ideas being generated in the tech entrepreneur space.
To learn more about the contest and see the list of finalists, visit gigabitchallenge.com [2].
Admission to the entire event is free. RSVP online [1] or call 816.701.3407.
7 - 8 a.m. Breakfast Reception
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4:15 - 4:30 p.m. Community Address
4:30 - 5:00 p.m. Awards Presentation & Closing
Schedule subject to minor time revisions.
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Hello, Dolly! -- Everyone's Favorite Matchmaker Comes to Drury Lane Theatre
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We were very impressed with the quality of singing and production values. The role of Dolly couldn't have been more perfectly cast or delivered than by Karen Ziemba. She was fabulous and really key to the musical's success. David Lively, too, is very talented vocally and theatrically, as were all in the cast. Choreography was clever and rousing.
Drury Lane's seating is comfortable and offers good sight lines from the various places we've sat.
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Over all a great job. The first half was a little slow and the part with the waiters was a little long but other than that it was a great job.
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one person was not feeling well.
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How sweet I roamed from field to field, And tasted all the summer's pride, Till I the prince of love beheld, Who in the sunny beams did glide!
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