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Shipping & Returns
Luxe de Valentina offers shipping worldwide.
- All deliveries will be despatched between 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday via Australia Post for a flat rate of $15 AUD.
- Free domestic shipping applies to all purchases over $499 AUD.
Once your order has been processed you will receive an automated email to inform you that your order has been processed and shipped along with a parcel tracking identification number.
Please ensure you provide a contact number and the correct delivery address in order to receive your package. If your details are incorrect Luxe de Valentina does not assume responsibility for loss of any packages.
Please allow 2 business days to receive your package. If your order is placed over the weekend or on a public holiday, it will be processed the next business day. Unforeseen delays may occur, so please contact us for any urgent requests.
Local Pick-Up
All orders are available for free local pick-up in store at the LDV studio in Watsons Bay, Sydney. If you wish to collect your order in person, please select the local pick-up option at checkout and notify us via email a suitable time. Alternatively, you can collect your order in store at 14 Military Rd, Watsons Bay every Thursday from 10am-5pm.
Rest of the World
- All international deliveries will be despatched between 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday via an international courier service for a flat rate of $49 AUD.
- Please allow between 5-10 business days to receive your package. You will receive an email with your tracking number to view the progress.
- Free shipping applies to all international orders over $1,000 AUD. This fee does not include possible taxes and duties which may be applied at the shipping destination.
Luxe de Valentina does not provide DDP (Delivery Duty Paid), which means that all relevant import taxes and duties will not be included in the product price.
Customs for international deliveries and countries outside Australia may charge import taxes and duties. These may be due on delivery or after delivery. These duties and taxes are not payable by Luxe de Valentina and cannot be reimbursed or refunded by Luxe de Valentina.
International customers should receive their goods within 5-10 working days after your order has been processed successfully. An automated email will be sent to inform you that your order has been processed and shipped along with a parcel tracking identification number that allows you to track your order.
Luxe de Valentina works closely with our shipping partners to minimise the potential impact of customs delays for our international customers however we do not accept liability for slower or delayed shipping times.. If you require an express shipping service, please email us at firstname.lastname@example.com and we will endeavour to organise the delivery for you at additional cost.
Returns & Exchanges
If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase or the size is not right, we will accept returns within 21 days from the date of purchase for exchange or refund. For customers who live outside of Australia, you may need to pay duties and taxes on an exchange.
Your items must be returned new, unused and with all the garment tags still attached. Returns that do not meet our policy will not be accepted and will be sent back to you.
Please contact our customer care team by emailing email@example.com if you have any further questions.
Returns & Exchange Policy
All garments returned for refund or exchange must not be worn, used, stained or soiled. Garments must be returned in the original shipping box and with all the garment tags still attached.
Garments must not be tried on whilst wearing make-up. We will not accept any stained garments and it will be sent back to you without any refund.
When an exchange is made, you will be issued with a store Gift Card to the full amount less shipping costs. This Gift Card can be redeemed online and is valid for a period of 12 months. There is no charge to exchange items for a different size, however all exchanges will predicate on stock availability.
For all Sales stock, there will be no returns, refunds or exchanges for change of mind.
Returning Your Purchase
We value customer service and want you to be very happy with your Luxe de Valentina purchase.
Please email email@example.com with your reason for return and receive the return address. Re-pack the item/s to be returned and post items to our returns address.
We encourage you to return your item/s via a prepaid registered or traceable postal service and taking note of your tracking number. Luxe de Valentina is not liable for the loss of garments being returned.
Items must be returned to us for a refund or exchange according to the following conditions:
- The garment is unworn, unwashed, and in its original condition with all tags attached. Garment must be free of any make-up and deodorant marks.
- Your return request has been approved by Luxe de Valentina and you have obtained a return authorisation via email@example.com
- Your returned item/s arrive at our office within 21 days of receiving your return authorisation.
- If you wish to exchange, please notify us with your preferred style/size/colour as soon as possible.
- Please note sale items are final sale and cannot be returned for a refund or exchange unless deemed faulty.
- If eligible for a refund, you will be credited to the original payment method.
- For customers who live outside of Australia, customs duties and sales taxes are non-refundable through Luxe de Valentina. However, you may be able to recover these by contacting your local customs bureau directly.
- Please note that refunds can take up to 10 working days to show on your account due to varying processing times between payment providers.
Pre Order Terms & Conditions
- To establish a pre-order, payment of 100% of the total purchase value must be paid at the time of purchase.
- Luxe de Valentina will not offer refunds or returns on pre-orders with the exception of faulty items. Luxe de Valentina will offer an exchange or store credit on pre-order items in the event of a return request.
Sale Items
Please note, sale items are final sale and cannot be returned for a refund or exchange unless deemed faulty.
Still have questions? We're happy to help! Please email us at email@example.com and we will get back to you within 24 hours.


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Danish security company Secunia today released a beta version of its PSI 3.0 utility that automatically downloads updates for Windows programs and plug-ins created by thousands of third-party vendors.
Personal Software Inspector (PSI) 3.0, the latest in Secunia's line of out-of-date-software scanners, will ship in final form this June.
Secunia pitched PSI 3.0 as a silent update mechanism for Windows software whose makers, unlike Microsoft and a few other developers, have not created a background tool to keep their programs up-to-date.
"The new version...offers extended automatic patching using the Secunia Package System (SPS), thereby removing the dependency on vendors providing silent installers," said Secunia in a statement.
SPS is Secunia's proprietary tool for creating customized installation packages, and was borrowed from the company's enterprise utility, Corporate Software Inspector.
PSI 3.0 scans a user's Windows PC and examines a slew of files -- primarily .exe, .dll and .ocx files -- to collect meta-data recorded on the hard drive by vendors when one of the applications or other programs are installed. The utility then ships that data to Secunia's servers, where it's matched against a list of file signatures.
When the signatures on a PC don't match those on Secunia's list, PSI 3.0 interprets that as indicating out-of-date software. PSI then assembles the required updates, pushes them to the machine and installs them.
Some user interaction may be required -- when Computerworld ran PSI 3.0 on Windows 7, it asked to identify the language edition of Firefox that should be installed -- but for the most part it's a fire-and-forget tool. There are no settings to modify, for example, and the utility automatically scans the system every seven days.
Secunia hopes that PSI plugs holes left open by users who don't regularly patch all the programs on their PCs.
"We are aiming to make PSI 3.0 the only tool that users need to keep all their software up-to-date," Thomas Kristensen, Secunia's chief security officer, said in a statement today.
Secunia has hammered the update message for years, most recently with a report earlier this month that said the typical PC user has to master 11 different update mechanisms in addition to the one that Microsoft provides.
PSI 3.0 runs on Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3), Windows Vista and Windows 7. It can be downloaded free of charge from Secunia's website.
Enterprise users can purchase Corporate Software Inspector 5.0 , which is able to queue up and deploy updates from third-party vendors patches using Microsoft's widely-used Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) patch management tool.
Secunia's PSI 3.0 automatically scans a Windows PC for outdated software, then silently serves up the newest versions.
Gregg Keizer covers Microsoft, security issues, Apple, Web browsers and general technology breaking news for Computerworld. Follow Gregg on Twitter at @gkeizer , on Google+ or subscribe to Gregg's RSS feed . His email address is email@example.com .
See more by Gregg Keizer on Computerworld.com .
Read more about security in Computerworld's Security Topic Center.

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After you've gotten fairly comfortable with perl, I strongly recommend you always load the strict module in all your programs.
Why wait until one has become fairly comfortable with potentially bad habbits? When developing in Perl, always:
There is no reason not to. Using strict and warnings will speed up your learning and your development process. Failing to use them will inhibit you considerably.
One might argue that there are situations where strict and warnings might prevent someone from intentionally, and with full understanding of the ramifications, doing something that strict and warnings see as suspect. I submit that in those rare instances, strict and warnings may be temporarily disabled, or directed to accept a particular thingy. But don't throw out the baby with the bathwater. Just disable them in the portions of code that you know and understand why a stricture violation is still ok. I venture to assert that such cases will be few and far between in normal development.
It is a "Good Idea" to reinforce among both novices and experts alike, the use of strict and warnings. Experts will already know its value. Beginners and novices might not. They should be encouraged to use those pragma's from their very first "Hello world!\n";.
"If I had my life to do over again, I'd be a plumber." -- Albert Einstein
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Submitted by Courtney; Recipe from Cooking Light
This eggplant dip is a favorite in Chicago's Greektown section. Prepare up to a day ahead, and refrigerate.
1 (1 1/4-pound) eggplant
2 (1 1/2-ounce) slices white bread
3/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup chopped plum tomato
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
4 (6-inch) whole wheat pitas, each cut into 8 wedges
Preheat oven to 350°.
Pierce eggplant several times with a fork; place on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until tender; cool slightly. Carefully remove pulp; discard peels.
Place bread slices in a food processor; pulse 10 times or until coarse crumbs measure 2 cups.
Place eggplant pulp, breadcrumbs, onion, and next 6 ingredients (through garlic) in a food processor; process until smooth. Spoon eggplant mixture into a serving bowl. Sprinkle evenly with chopped fresh parsley. Serve with pita wedges.


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Looking for Weight Watchers Recipes with 6 SmartPoints?
We've gathered them here in our archives for you to browse.
Staying on track with your weight loss and healthy eating goals couldn't be simpler with these easy, healthy, delicious, low fat, low calorie, Weight Watchers Freestyle Recipes with six (6) SmartPoints.


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I wrote yesterday about how messing about on your own website can be a welcome distraction. I did some tinkering with adactio.com on the weekend that you might be interested in.
Let me set the scene…
I've started recording and publishing a tune a day. I grab my mandolin, open up Quicktime and make a movie of me playing a jig, a reel, or some other type of Irish tune. I include a link to that tune on The Session and a screenshot of the sheet music for anyone who wants to play along. And I embed the short movie clip that I've uploaded to YouTube.
Now it's not the first time I've embedded YouTube videos into my site. But with the increased frequency of posting a tune a day, the front page of adactio.com ended up with multiple embeds. That is not good for performance—my Lighthouse score took quite a hit. Worst of all, if a visitor doesn't end up playing an embedded video, all of the markup, CSS, and JavaScript in the embedded
iframe has been delivered for nothing.
Meanwhile over on The Session, I've got a strategy for embedding YouTube videos that's better for performance. Whenever somebody posts a link to a video on YouTube, the thumbnail of the video is embedded. Only when you click the thumbnail does that image get swapped out for the
iframe with the video.
That's what I needed to do here on adactio.com.
First off, I should explain how I'm embedding things generally 'round here. Whenever I post a link or a note that has a URL in it, I run that URL through a little PHP script called
That code checks to see if the URL is from a service that provides an oEmbed endpoint. A what-Embed? oEmbed!
oEmbed is like a minimum viable read-only API. It was specced out by Leah and friends years back. You ping a URL like this:
In this case
http://example.com/oembed is the endpoint and
url is the value of a URL from that provider. Here's a real life example from YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/oembed is the endpoint and
url is the address of any video on YouTube.
You get back some JSON with a pre-defined list of values like
title and
html. That
html payload is the markup for your embed code.
By default, YouTube sends back markup like this:
allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture"
But now I want to use an
img instead of an
iframe. One of the other values returned is
thumbnail_url. That's the URL of a thumbnail image that looks something like this:
In fact, once you know the ID of a YouTube video (the
?v= bit in a YouTube URL), you can figure out the path to multiple images of different sizes:
- 120 × 90:
- 320 × 180:
- 480 × 360:
- 1280 × 720:
(Although that last one—
maxresdefault.jpg—might not work for older videos.)
Okay, so I need to extract the ID from the YouTube URL. Here's the PHP I use to do that:
parsestr(parseurl($url, PHPURLQUERY), $arguments);
$id = $arguments['v'];
Then I can put together some HTML like this:

<img width="100%" loading="lazy"
https://i.ytimg.com/vi/'.$id.'/mqdefault.jpg 320w,
https://i.ytimg.com/vi/'.$id.'/hqdefault.jpg 480w,
https://i.ytimg.com/vi/'.$id.'/maxresdefault.jpg 1280w
Now I've got a clickable responsive image that links through to the video on YouTube. Time to enhance. I'm going to add a smidgen of JavaScript to listen for a click on that link.
Over on The Session, I'm using
addEventListener but here on adactio.com I'm going to be dirty and listen for the event directly in the markup using the
onclick attribute.
When the link is clicked, I nuke the link and the image using
innerHTML. This injects an iframe where the link used to be (by updating the
innerHTML value of the link's
this.parentNode.innerHTML=\'\'"
But notice that I'm not using the default YouTube URL for the iframe. That would be:
Instead I'm swapping out the domain
youtube.com for
I can't remember where I first came across this undocumented parallel version of YouTube that has, yes, you guessed it, no cookies. It turns out that, not only is the default YouTube embed code bad for performance, it is—unsurprisingly—bad for privacy too. So the
youtube-nocookie.com domain can protect your site's visitors from intrusive tracking. Pass it on.
Anyway, I've got the markup I want now:
<a class="videoimglink" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eiqhVmSPcs"
this.parentNode.innerHTML=''">
<img width="100%" loading="lazy"
alt="The Banks Of Lough Gowna (jig) on mandolin"
https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-eiqhVmSPcs/mqdefault.jpg 320w,
https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-eiqhVmSPcs/hqdefault.jpg 480w,
https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-eiqhVmSPcs/maxresdefault.jpg 1280w
The functionality is all there. But I want to style the embedded images to look more like playable videos. Time to break out some CSS (this is why I added the
videoimglink class to the YouTube link).
.videoimglink {
display: block;
position: relative;
I'm going to use generated content to create a play button icon. Because I can't use generated content on an
img element, I'm applying these styles to the containing
a element.
.videoimglink::before {
content: '▶';
I was going to make an SVG but then I realised I could just be lazy and use the unicode character instead.
Right. Time to draw the rest of the fucking owl:
.videoimglink::before {
content: '▶';
display: inline-block;
position: absolute;
background-color: var(--background-color);
color: var(--link-color);
border-radius: 50%;
width: 10vmax;
height: 10vmax;
top: calc(50% - 5vmax);
left: calc(50% - 5vmax);
font-size: 6vmax;
text-align: center;
text-indent: 1vmax;
opacity: 0.5;
That's a bunch of instructions for sizing and positioning. I'd explain it, but that would require me to understand it and frankly, I'm not entirely sure I do. But it works. I think.
With a translucent play icon positioned over the thumbnail, all that's left is to add a
:hover style to adjust the opacity:
.videoimglink:focus::before {
opacity: 0.75;
Wheresoever thou useth
:hover, thou shalt also useth
Okay. It's good enough. Ship it!
If you embed YouTube videos on your site, and you'd like to make them more performant, check out this custom element that Paul made: Lite YouTube Embed. And here's a clever technique that uses the
srcdoc attribute to get a similar result (but don't forget to use the
youtube-nocookie.com domain).


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"C4: Capcuts Cap Casino, DVD"
Here it is! Cap Casino's incredible DVD is the fix for your card addicted fingers' flourishing needs. C4: CapCuts contains some of the most eye-boggling card contortions you have ever seen! This is pure sleight-of-hand with cards and cards only.
The cuts you will learn aren't just "show" cuts, these are cuts that you can use in the real world. For example, Cap has used BRS (Blind Rotational Sybil) thousands (at least Cap says it feels that way) of times in his close-up work at restaurants throughout the Washington D.C. area.
Not only will you get to see Capaso perform these amazing cuts, he also teaches each cut step-by-step in great detail. You, too can learn these cuts! But, it doesn't stop there. Mr. Casino also explains how to blend flourishes into your magic without disturbing the flow of the performance, enhancing the card magic you already know.
A must for anyone serious about cards.
Running Time: Approximately 60 Minutes
"Expert Magic, LLC"
"Casino, Cap"


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Yesterday we posted about an invisibility glitch that was vexing players of Red Dead Redemption, particularly during online play. Today Rockstar has a patch ready to make horses, riders, and weapons appear as intended.
Relief is in sight for the invisibility bug that made such a buzz yesterday among players of Rockstar's newly-released Red Dead Redemption. Yesterday the developer promised a fix as soon as possible. That fix is now live, according to a Rockstar representative, who issued the following statement to Kotaku:
"We have just deployed a fix that should address the issues some people have been experiencing in Red Dead Redemption online multiplayer. This fix should address a specific issue that was found where the player's multiplayer avatar, their horse or their weapons would occasionally not be visible in multiplayer games as well as an issue that some players were experiencing where they would lose connection to the various multiplayer modes."
To apply the patch, simply make sure you're signed into your consoles respected online services with a valid username before booting up the game. Both the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions will update automatically.
If for any reason that doesn't fix your problems, feel free to contact Rockstar using the information provided below.
"If anyone still needs assistance, players should feel free to contact email@example.com and be sure to include their platform and online ID."


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亚博国际登录Citrix大国金融服务数字化transformation with a fully integrated and secure solution. Financial services companies like banks and insurers can provide employees and customers with secure instant access to apps, data and communication on any device, over any network and cloud.
The centralization of IT makes it possible to streamline and reduce the cost of operations, management and maintenance while increasing flexibility in resource utilization. Desktops and apps can be updated immediately. Users, lines of business, facilities, and new and traditional channels including Web, mobile, call centers, remote and branch offices, can be integrated more rapidly in support of digital banking. In the event of a disruption, the same solution that supports the organization during routine operations can ensure business continuity.
Centralized security controls such as granular policy-setting allows application policies to be defined and managed so that access can be restricted based on roles and devices. This ensures data protection without compromising customer/user experience. Network security protects web applications from both known and unknown threats. An integrated solution designed for secure financial services also reduces potential security vulnerabilities that can be exploited for attacks.
New or temporary employees can use any available device to access role-relevant apps, desktops and data in the centralized datacenter without the need for IT to image or physically deliver a new laptop. With low-cost, high performance networking included as part of the solution, remote and branch offices can be set up faster. This helps IT adapt quickly and cost-effectively to changes in the workforce resulting from M&A, seasonal peaks and other changing business requirements.
Brokers, tellers, advisors, call center staff and other employees can work anywhere using any endpoint on almost any operating platform with Citrix solutions. With an optimized network powered by Citrix, users can expect a superior, high-definition experience on any device even over challenging, high-latency networks often encountered in the financial services industry. When employees can be responsive to customer needs regardless of where they are, they can fulfill the promise of digital banking by building better relationships and offering better service.
With business-sensitive apps and data centralized in the datacenter instead of all the endpoint devices that access them, the audit footprint is dramatically reduced to comply with industry and governmental regulations. Additional regulatory compliance enforcement can be obtained with the ability to encrypt data-in-motion and data-at-rest; containerize and wipe data on mobile devices; restrict the sharing and copying of data; and segregate protected data in restricted spaces that can be closely monitored.
The leading financial organizations in the world rely on Citrix solutions.
Citrix allows me to work wherever and whenever I need to work, with reliability as well as security. We have a competitive advantage because we are able to work anytime we need to and we provide better client service because of that.
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I spent my summer volunteering at a ton of different festivals doing different things.
"Need experience to get a job; need a job to get experience" is one of the most frustrating paradoxes faced by those who are still in school or in the midst of a career change. Although unemployment numbers are slowly falling, the race to land an entry-level job is not only hyper-competitive, but also somewhat deceptive, since some employers require a couple years of experience before applicants qualify for even an entry-level position. (See also: Awesome Accomplishments: 50+ Questions to Ask Yourself and Figure Out What You've Done)
If you're currently searching for a job but don't have extensive work experience to back you up, boost your resume and make valuable contacts in the industry you want to work in by exploring some alternatives.
One of the most popular ways of getting your foot in the door is by completing an internship. Depending on the industry, these may be paid or unpaid, part time or full time, short term or for several months, and for college credit or just for another bullet point for your resume.
Internships.com and InternMatch are great resources for finding internships in your area (remote/virtual internships are also available). If you go above and beyond what is expected of you during your internship, your boss might write a letter of recommendation, which will help you stand out from the crowd when you apply for your next job. Or better yet, your internship could potentially lead to a full time, paid position with the company.
If you want to make a difference in your community and gain valuable experience while you're at it, consider becoming a volunteer. Like many internships, this isn't paid work, but compared to the regular job market, volunteer positions are much more readily available. Although there are certainly differences between regular jobs and volunteer positions, you could perform similar tasks at a nonprofit as you would in a normal work environment (office work, teaching, researching, event planning, etc.). At the very least, you'll likely improve your communication skills and make connections that can serve as references later on when you're job hunting. (See also: Translating Volunteer Experiences to Workplace Credentials)
Being a college student or graduate is almost mandatory for decent-paying jobs these days, but employers want more than employees who learned everything in a classroom. Consider taking some hands-on classes that relate to the industry you want to work in. This can be anything from wood or metal shop to culinary classes. Many community colleges offer trade-specific classes, and some high schools have a Regional Occupational Program (ROP) for their students. ROP offers hands-on courses to prepare students for careers in industries such as health care, engineering, manufacturing, tourism & hospitality, and more.
Entrepreneurship isn't for everyone, but if you're really determined to get your foot in the door, you could run your own side business until you amass the experience needed for your dream job. This is probably the most complex way of getting experience, but you may find that working for yourself is more rewarding after all. Either way, entrepreneurship will help you add valuable experience to your resume, as well as show you both the employer and employee's perspectives in your industry. (See also: 6 Reasons Your Great Startup Business Is Doomed)
If running a business isn't your cup of tea, and you offer services rather than products, consider getting into freelancing.
Upwork is a popular website for new freelancers, although there's one thing you should know about bidding sites — it's a race to the bottom. You'll be competing with other freelancers, many of whom are willing to charge minimal prices just to get work. An alternative to this is building a portfolio in which you have several pieces of your work available for potential employers to peruse prior to hiring you. As an independent contractor, you could also offer your services for free for a couple clients when you're just starting out (in exchange for portfolio samples and references). (See also: New Year, New Resume)
Landing a new job — even in a struggling economic climate — isn't impossible. It's admittedly harder for those who don't have firsthand experience required by many employers, but as you can see from the points above, there are ways around this problem.
How have you gotten experience without first having a job? Tell us your job search story in the comment section below!
Disclaimer: The links and mentions on this site may be affiliate links. But they do not affect the actual opinions and recommendations of the authors.
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Completing an internship while studying is a great way to stand out - I know some university courses actually require a 6 month unpaid internship to be completed before they will let you graduate. Once you're out into the 'real world' internships are still a great way to go, but I believe they are harder to obtain - being a student gives you a reason to not already be working in the field, whereas a non-student intern would have me questioning why they can't get a job to begin with.


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11 Weird Books That Really Exist
With more than 300,000 books published yearly in the United States alone, editors and publishing companies have to be discerning about what titles they choose to release. Although not every author's masterwork is cut out for The New York Times Best Seller list, there are some books that are just so downright bizarre that it's hard to imagine anyone reading them at all. Online bookseller AbeBooks collects the best and strangest in its Weird Book Room, which is full of gems like these.
1. Dating for Under a Dollar: 301 Ideas
Don't be so quick to label buyers of this book a cheap date. Keep in mind that Dating for Under a Dollar was published over a decade ago in 1999; adjusting for inflation, a dollar then was equivalent to a whopping $1.34 today. That's more than enough to buy a candy bar or a small order of fast food fries, which sounds like a nifty date to me! A single dollar isn't quite equal to the selling price of Blair Tolman's book, but the extra few dollars would probably be worth it for 299 better frugal dating ideas than mine.
2. The Best Fences
As the old proverb (sort of) goes, the best fences make the best neighbors. Never settle for less.
3. How to Land a Top-Paying Pierogi Makers Job
Unemployment rates are high for everyone right now, dumpling chefs included. With no recipes, this "complete guide to opportunities" is only good for seasoned pierogi professionals.
4. Teach Your Wife to Be a Widow
It's best to be prepared.
5. Treat Your Own Neck
In the days before hypochondriacs could be satisfied (or spurred on) by a quick WebMD search for symptoms like "stiff elbow" or "sore ankles," Spinal Publications New Zealand Ltd. and physical therapist Robin McKenzie released a handy paperback guide to self-care for all neck-related problems. Reviews of the book range from "highly recommend!" to a warning that some of the exercises might be "quite harmful" to those with pre-existing arthritis. Exercise caution when reading.
6. Does God Ever Speak Through Cats?
This is one of those pressing questions the Bible, the Torah, and the Qu'ran all neglected to answer.
7. Bodybuilders in Tutus
This is, unfortunately, not an illustrated coffee table book, but a cleverly titled collection of marketing advice essays. Well done, Philipp Lomboy: you sold us.
8. Whose Bottom Is This?
This concept was apparently so good that two different publishers have used it. The illustrated Whose Bottom Is This? is a hardcover lift-the-flap guessing game for children ages 1 to 3. Those same children can then graduate a few years later to Wayne Lynch's photographic series of books, which include the posed posteriors of "hippos, rhinos, bighorn sheep, pin-tailed ducks, and more." It might be good preparation for a child's first field trip to the zoo, so long as someone teaches them what animals look like from the front as well.
9. The Lull Before Dorking
There's no readily available information on this reprinted 1871 collection of British pamphlets, but the titular "dorking" might either refer to a market town just south of London, or to a breed of five-toed English domestic fowl. Feel free to leave your speculation as to what The Lull Before Dorking could possibly mean in the comments below.
10. The New Radiation Recipe Book
To clarify: "Radiation" was a brand of automated gas cooker.
11. Liberace: Your Personal Fashion Consultant
Finally, there exists a practical guide for the style-challenged masses. Who wouldn't want to mix sequins and fringe, stars and argyle, or knee socks and short-shorts like the world's highest-paid entertainer?


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Podcast With Rob Shaul of Military Athlete
June 27, 2009 by Mike Westerdal
Filed under Interviews, Recent Posts
Meet Rob Shaul
"Rob is a lifelong gym rat turned self-educated strength and conditioning coach. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, and has attended seminars/certifications through CrossFit, Gym Jones, U.S. Weightlifting, and Athletes' Performance. He started Mountain Athlete in Jackson in February, 2007, and founded Military Athlete in January, 2009. He is a 1990 graduate of the US Coast Guard Academy."
Listen as strength coach Rob Shaul talks in detail with CriticalBench.com interviewer Luke Allison about his unique work training soldiers and mountain climbers. Rob's philosophy reflects his diverse influences – everything from power lifting to Gym Jones. In this interview, he describes what an appropriate fitness test for military personnel might look like. The value of Crossfit and mental training is also addressed. Also, how does pre-deployment training for soldiers headed to Afghanistan and Iraq differ?


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Chicago: 10 Things to Do
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Meet the mess.
The Mets' new $850 million stadium is breaking down at about the same rate as its beleaguered lineup, the Post has learned.
Less than a season old, Citi Field has been plagued by water damage to several luxury suites — including Jerry Seinfeld's — as well as mold, falling signs and concrete, flooding in outfield seats, faulty electrical wiring and shoddy tile work, sources said.
"Yankees fans must have built the place," an insider scoffed.
"Sh- – -y Field — that's what we call it."
Perhaps the biggest bungle is a water leak that sprang in early August, the source said, creating mold in Seinfeld's lavish suite and three others nearby.
The posh boxes rent for $250,000 to $500,000 a year.
The problem was so bad that repairmen were forced to tear down walls in the suites on Aug. 9 to search for the source of the leak while the Mets were on a seven-game road trip, a source said.
"I think Jerry's a Yankees fan now," a neighboring suite-holder joked of Seinfeld, who was not available for comment.
Sources said other problems have turned Mets maintenance crews into the team's real five-tool stars. Among the problems:
* A nonworking elevator last week that forced Mets owner Fred Wilpon to climb four flights to his office.
* An outfield section known as "Mo's Zone" flooding in a rainstorm three months ago because drains were clogged. The backup was caused by 20 feet of pipe collapsing in the bullpen.
* A 4-by-6-foot illuminated sign falling in the field-level promenade during an off day.
* Electricity in the kitchen above the ticket booths near the rotunda shorting out. One outage caused the refrigerators to fail and water to leak into the ticket booths.
* A piece of concrete breaking off; it's now sitting in a field crew's office.
* Air conditioning and heating in the maintenance crew's locker room that hasn't worked since Day 1.
* Improperly installed electrical outlets. There is only one socket in the team's laundry room, so a power strip is needed to plug in all the washing machines.
* A black granite capstone on the stadium's ground-level façade falling off. Yesterday, Mets workers were spotted fixing the broken tile.
* Soaked seats in another luxury suite caused by a leaky ceiling during a rainy Mets-Yankees game. Crews carrying buckets, mops and towels paraded into the suite all night to stem the tide.
Even before the 42,500-seat ballfield opened in April, there were signs of trouble. In January The Post spotted rust on a beam running down the wall of the front entrance.
Dave Howard, the Mets' executive vice president of business operations, acknowledged some of the problems, but called them minor and not unexpected.
"Any suggestion that Citi Field is less than an elite, world-class entertainment facility is flat-out inaccurate and unfounded," he said.
"When you open a building with 1.2 million square feet, you're going to have issues like this," he added. "Whether it's a leak or a circuit tripping, you have a punch list of items. There were thousands on the list, mostly minor things.
"That is a routine matter in a major building . . . Nothing on that list had any effect on the enjoyment of the fans and their experience."
A spokeswoman for Xerox, which rents the suite adjacent to Seinfeld's, said, "We've had absolutely no problems with our suite this season."
Howard confirmed luxury-suite leaks but said the walls were mold-resistant. He also said Wilpon's elevator had not failed but was momentarily unusable while technicians tested its backup generator. He denied that the air conditioning in the maintenance crew's locker room was on the fritz.
Assemblyman Richard Brodsky (D-Westchester), who criticized the city Industrial Development Agency over its deal to give the Mets and Yankees tax-free bonds to build new stadiums, said there should be an assessment of the stadium's condition now that the inaugural season is drawing to a close.
"Taxpayer money is going to build the stadiums for these wealthy private entities, and it's not clear that anyone is checking on anything," Brodsky said. "No one knows who's accountable."
The city and state issued $697 million in tax-free bonds to finance the construction of the throwback-style ballpark resembling Ebbets Field. Under the deal, the Mets pay off the bonds, but save on interest and taxes.
Contractor Hunt-Bovis built Citi Field over two years. Federal prosecutors are investigating whether Bovis overbilled for work performed at the stadium.
Additional reporting by Kathianne Boniello


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|SDL Communications is now SBS Technologies, and does not have any
|information on these ancient ISA cards on their website.
|James Nelson <firstname.lastname@example.com> - 12-12-2004
|This is the README for RISCom/8 multi-port serial driver
|(C) 1994-1996 D.Gorodchanin
|See file LICENSE for terms and conditions.
|NOTE: English is not my native language.
|I'm sorry for any mistakes in this text.
|Misc. notes for RISCom/8 serial driver, in no particular order :)
|1) This driver can support up to 4 boards at time.
|Use string "riscom8=0xXXX,0xXXX,0xXXX,0xXXX" at LILO prompt, for
|setting I/O base addresses for boards. If you compile driver
|as module use modprobe options "iobase=0xXXX iobase1=0xXXX iobase2=..."
|2) The driver partially supports famous 'setserial' program, you can use almost
|any of its options, excluding port & irq settings.
|3) There are some misc. defines at the beginning of riscom8.c, please read the
|comments and try to change some of them in case of problems.
|4) I consider the current state of the driver as BETA.
|5) SDL Communications WWW page is http://www.sdlcomm.com.
|6) You can use the MAKEDEV program to create RISCom/8 /dev/ttyL* entries.
|7) Minor numbers for first board are 0-7, for second 8-15, etc.
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The company's traditional hub-and-spoke architecture, with all IT assets located in one data center, could no longer serve the diverse needs of its geographically dispersed manufacturing, distribution, and retail operations. Overtaxed network and server resources meant constant outages in production and at the point-of-sale (POS) stations at many of the company's store fronts. Once the systems came back online, it took employees hours to rebuild and recreate everything electronically, costing time and money.
The company learned that to have a reliable IT infrastructure, it would take hundreds of thousands of dollars and expertise they did not have on staff to upgrade its network and other systems. Instead, it decided it made better financial and business sense to employ cloud resources. As a result, today the company's entire business runs in the cloud. Everything from POS terminals to engineering to the phone system leverages cloud resources, enabling each operation to run independently with plenty of capacity, yet stay connected in ways that have benefitted the business greatly.
For example, using the cloud, the company's supply chain and product lifecycle management systems can be much more sophisticated. From the cloud, it can track product from conception to raw materials to production. In addition, through a wireless system connected to the cloud, staff can determine where a product is located at any given time and have real-time access to all sales data from across the company.
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Beethoven and Hooch were two canine movie stars that had two distinct talents… acting and drooling. In fact, drooling was part of their charming personas. But if you are the owner of a dog that constantly drips saliva on your lap, you may not always find it so charming. Consider why dogs drool and what we can do to deal with this annoyance.
The Biology of Drooling
Dogs, like people, produce a thick liquid inside their mouths called saliva. Saliva is composed of 98% water but also contains antibacterial compounds, enzymes, and electrolytes that are important to overall health. Glands near the jaw produce this enzyme-rich juice that empties into the mouth through ducts.
Saliva contains an enzyme called amylase that initiates the digestive process. Amylase mixes with food during chewing and breaks down food matter. Saliva also moistens the chewed food and helps form a bolus that aids in swallowing. Saliva constantly lubricates the mouth which improves the sense of taste. Plus, a moist mouth is more comfortable than a dry one.
In addition, saliva promotes dental health by bathing the teeth with proteins and minerals that protect tooth enamel and reduce gum disease. Saliva decreases the formation of cavities and prevents tooth decay by clearing food particles from the teeth. The antibacterial effects of saliva decrease the germs in the mouth that cause bad breath.
"While the production of saliva is normal, excessive production is not."
Overall, saliva is a good thing. But, too much of a good thing can be bad. While the production of saliva is normal, excessive production is not. When excess saliva is produced, the dog does not swallow it all. The saliva overloads the mouth, runs over the brim, and the dog drools.
Causes of Drooling
There are many causes of drooling or hyper-salivation. Some are normal and some indicate health problems.
- Food response: When you smell bacon frying or cookies baking, you may salivate. Your dog has over 200 million scent receptors, so he experiences the same, or even greater, reaction when he smells your food, his food, or even when he hears you open the dog food bag.
- Nausea: Yuk! Neither man nor beast likes to be nauseated. Regardless of the cause—gastrointestinal (GI) disturbances, vestibular (balance) problems, or car sickness—nausea is no fun. When nauseated, the dog's salivary glands go into overdrive and he drools.
- Physical formation: Some dogs have mouths that make normal production of saliva appear excessive because the anatomy of their mouths allows the liquid to dribble out. Giant breeds are known for their saggy lips and drooping jowls that do not effectively hold saliva in and allow the liquid to run out. Think Bloodhound, Mastiff, St. Bernard, and Newfoundland as a few of the drooling breeds.
- Foreign bodies: When a dog gets something trapped in his mouth (wood fragment or plant matter), he drools. The offending object may be wedged between the teeth, often lying across the roof of the mouth, or embedded in the gum tissue. Dogs do not floss, so this is a common cause of drooling.
- Dental problems: Although saliva helps protect the teeth, dogs still develop dental issues. Tartar buildup traps bacteria and leads to gingivitis and periodontal disease. Inflamed or infected gums become sore and teeth become loose in the sockets as bony tissue erodes. Teeth may fall out or fracture, which can be painful. All of these dental problems result in hyper- salivation.
- Injuries: Abrasions from chewing hard objects (remember the stick that got lodged?), ulcers, cuts, and burns can cause excess drooling.
- Growths: Lumps or bumps in the mouth can cause drooling. These growths may be benign warts or cancerous tumors. Even harmless growths can result in drooling.
- Caustic agents: If your dog licks or eats something caustic or acidic, he may drool excessively. Think about tasting lemon juice and you will get the picture. Dogs are curious and often lap up household cleaners or snatch a lemon from the trash or nibble on a plant. All of these things can irritate the lining of the mouth and cause drooling.
- GI problems: Gastric reflux may send nasty fluids back up the esophagus and into the mouth which result in hyper- salivation. Hiatal hernias and megaesophagus (enlarged esophagus) can do the same thing.
- Excitement: Dogs drool when they get excited or agitated. That is why they slobber all over your guests!
Drooling Symptoms (besides slobbering!)
Drooling may be a symptom of an underlying problem. Here are a few other signs that may accompany hyper-salivation:
- Decreased appetite: If hyper-salivation is caused by chronic GI problems, the dog may experience a gradual loss of appetite. If nausea is the cause, the drooling may be temporary and cease when the upset stomach resolves. If the dog is drooling because of a mouth injury, growth, or foreign body, the drooling will not stop until the physical condition heals or the offending item/growth is removed. If the problem is dental disease, the appetite will not return until the oral issues are handled, i.e., teeth cleaned, teeth extracted, and/or gum infection cleared.
- Changes in eating routine: Dogs that love dry kibble may hesitate to eat when their mouths are sore. They may take small bites and chew cautiously, often on the least affected side. They may hold their heads at an odd angle in an attempt to position the food on the less painful side and may drop food from their mouths. They often eat better when served soft, moistened food.
- Changes in behavior: Even the sweetest dog may become aggressive when in pain. Other dogs become reclusive and withdrawn when they are hurting.
- Pawing at the face: In an attempt to alleviate the oral pain, some dogs rub their muzzles with their paws or on the floor. Difficulty swallowing. Drooling dogs with esophageal or stomach problems may gulp or extend their necks when they swallow food or water.
Drooling Diagnostics
When investigating the cause of your dog's drooling, your veterinarian will start with a complete physical exam, paying particular attention to the mouth. A simple survey of the oral cavity may point to a diagnosis and treatment plan; however, if nothing jumps out as the cause of drooling, your veterinarian may suggest blood tests, radiographs, or other diagnostic tests.
Drooling Treatment
With so many possible causes of drooling, treatment plans will vary. Treating the underlying cause may include cleaning teeth, extracting teeth, removing growths, treating GI problems, avoiding irritants, healing injuries, removing foreign objects, or giving medication for nausea before you take a car trip.
"With so many possible causes of drooling, treatment plans will vary."
If the cause is behavioral, try settling your dog down before allowing guests to enter the house, or place the dog in a quiet area while you entertain visitors. Be ready for drooling when you cook dinner by having a towel handy to mop up the deluge.
If the cause is due to the shape of your dog's mouth and there is not much that can be done about it, try tying a trendy bandanna on your dog to catch the slobber. After all, those flapping jowls give your bloodhound character, right? Then enjoy those wet, really wet, kisses.


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Yellow water
Occasionally, yellow water is detected in our water system. Tests show low levels of the minerals manganese and iron dissolved primarily in our well water sources. Treatment of these contaminants with chlorine may cause minerals to become visible by giving them a yellow tint. Drinking water rules label these minerals as "secondary" or aesthetic contaminants that can cause objectionable appearance or taste. They do not have any known health effects at the levels we have found.
Brown or purple water
Brown water is often caused by disturbances to the water main, like main breaks or fire hydrant use. The increased velocity inside the water mains may scour mineral deposits from the interior pipe wall that have been deposited over many years. While it may look unsafe, the mineral deposits do not have any known health effects at the levels we have found. If you experience this problem, avoid using any water for one or two hours. If the water does not clear, call us.
White/cloudy water
White or cloudy water is typically caused by tiny air bubbles trapped in the water. The bubbles also can cause a slightly metallic taste or odor. This is harmless and usually temporary.
Rust-colored Water
Rust particles in water (orange-brown water color) and spurts of air are caused most frequently when we shut down water mains to make repairs. On galvanized steel pipe plumbing systems (typically found in older homes), air trapped in the system rapidly expands when a valve is opened. Then, large quantities of rust break loose from the plumbing system and orange-brown water appears.
Running the cold water for three minutes should provide clear water. Sometimes this problem goes on for several hours before it clears up. Aerators on spigots should also be cleaned periodically to remove any accumulated rust particles.
Use only clear water from the cold water tap for drinking and cooking.
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Sand and grit
Sand-like particles and grit occur in home plumbing as a result of rust particles from galvanized steel pipe and mineral scale sloughing off the pipe wall. A steel table knife or pocketknife blade will crush rust or mineral scale, while true sand will resist crushing.
Sometimes, this grit causes premature failure of faucets. It will also affect the operation of faucet aerators. If your washing machine is filling too slowly, you should replace the screen filters where the hot and cold water hoses enter the back of the machine.
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Hard water
The hardness of water refers to dissolved minerals that interfere with the sudsing action of soap. The harder the water, the less the sudsing action. The water we provide is relatively soft at (72.57 ppm), which means that clothes washing and other activities require less soap than areas that have hard water.
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To start this post, I want you to think a little bit about water. As everyone knows, water is a liquid. In fact, if you think about the word "liquid" just for a couple of moments, you probably had an image of water in your head. Water is liquid; liquid is water.
Okay, but what about ice? "Yes," you say, "but ice is ice and water is water. That's why we have two different words." That's right. Our language has been made to fit our experience, but we all know, of course, that ice is just frozen water. And, of course, we know that steam is water made hot enough to boil and become gaseous. We have three different words for three different states of the same chemical stuff: H2O, two atoms of hydrogen bound to a single atom of oxygen. On our planet, at typical, habitable temperatures and given our atmospheric pressure at the surface where we live, water is liquid and the other states – gaseous and solid – are generated from there as deviations from "normal conditions." And that's good since we otherwise wouldn't exist as a species and, more importantly, nobody at all would be reading this blog.
But let's suppose that we lived on a planet where the typical ambient temperature was, say, 300 degrees Fahrenheit, but everything else was mostly the same. Please ignore, for a moment at least, all of the other issues arising from such a scenario and imagine what our sense of "water" would be. All of the H2O that we would know of in our everyday lives would be gaseous. The only way that we could get liquid water would be to chill some of the gaseous stuff down far below "normal" ambient temperatures, down below its boiling point. And making solid water would require chilling even further, roughly to 270 degrees below "normal." If this was our world, then we probably wouldn't have three separate words like "ice, water, steam." We would likely instead talk in terms of "solid H2O, liquid H2O, and gaseous H2O."
Now, let's suppose that rather than a hot planet, we lived on a planet with much higher atmospheric pressure (again, with everything else pretty much like it is on Earth). In that case, we'd still have a general sense of water, steam, and ice, but our transition from liquid to gaseous would occur at a higher temperature. Suppose that our atmospheric pressure was 1000 pounds per square inch (as opposed to our pleasant 14.7 psi on the surface of Earth), then our water wouldn't boil until it reached well over 500 degrees Fahrenheit. That's 300 degrees higher than what we're used to on Earth. Kitchen stoves on this hypothetical, high-pressure planet would be using some serious energy just to make a bit of pasta for dinner.
So, what does all this supposing have to do with rocket engines? Well, it has to do with thinking about the cryogenic fluids that we use for propellants. When dealing with cryogenics, you have to think in terms of these topsy-turvy situations where things "boil" at four hundred degrees below zero and, in a rocket engine where we produce very high pressure situations, that boiling point in terms of temperature can be entirely situational or, above a certain pressure point, completely go away. And, specifically, this is the background that you need to understand the curious case of STS-104.
STS-104 was a Space Shuttle mission that launched in July 2001. It was a mission to Space Station and the orbiter was Atlantis. Although I'd worked on the preparations for that launch and had participated in the flight readiness review at the engine project level, I was actually in Boston when it launched. My wife had a veterinary conference and I tagged along because, well, Boston is just a really cool city to visit. I remember sitting in the Boston Common, on a park bench, reading the newspaper article about the launch with some satisfaction knowing that I'd been involved in the process (along with, of course, hundreds and hundreds of other folks who, like me, justifiably took pride with each and every launch).
STS-104 was a special launch from a rocket engine perspective. It was the first launch that included one example of a Block 2 Space Shuttle Main Engine. This hardware configuration for the SSME was more than a dozen years in coming to fruition. When I'd first started work supporting the Shuttle Program back in 1990, we were flying the Phase II version of the engine. Gradually, over the subsequent decade-plus, NASA and Rocketdyne and Pratt & Whitney worked together to make that great engine even better, more reliable, safer. The culmination, through several separate designations, was finally the Block 2 configuration. Over the years, I had worked as an analyst during many of the stages of its development and, towards the very end, had been a genuine Datadog for the final certification testing of the complete package. For that final process, we were turning around data reviews day in and day out as we stepped through two 22-test series at a rate as great as five tests every two weeks. It was hectic but exciting.
The final piece that made the Block 2 configuration complete was the addition of the new high pressure fuel turbopump (HPFTP). The following is a few fun facts about this remarkable machine:
Both the older turbopump and this new, Block 2 version had roughly the same performance from an engine power balance perspective, but the new one was safer. That was the whole reason for the development effort. Why was it safer? Because over the twenty years preceding that point, we'd learned all kinds of stuff in terms of potential failure modes, effects, and mitigation methods. Indeed, even the older, pre-Block 2 turbopump was not exactly the same one that had first propelled STS-1 in 1981. We'd made small modifications all along to ensure that flight was as safe as possible, but the Block 2 design was a complete overhaul, an entirely new component. Also, some of this additional reliability and safety came from the simple fact that the new HPFTP was stouter than the original. Due to other modifications across the rest of the Space Shuttle vehicle, we were able to make the engine a bit heavier while still meeting mission objectives. General Rule: Give a designer a little more mass margin and he'll give you larger factors of safety. This additional mass for the HPFTP will be part of the overall story, so hold on to that fact.
Now, back to the story of STS-104. When we last left our hero, he was sitting on a bench in the Boston Common, smoking a cigar and reading the newspaper. He was all smug and pleased with himself in knowing that he had something to do with a positive story in that newspaper and in every other major newspaper across the country and some newspapers around the world. I don't think that it's bragging to admit that it's a pretty good feeling when something like that happens to you.
It wasn't until I got back to work a couple of days later that I learned of the anomaly. At first, it wasn't even recognized as an anomaly. It was more of an oddity in the data. But all oddities have to be explained and as we dug into it we came to realize that it was indeed a real event, not some kind of data glitch, and that it was something we'd not predicted. And then we figured out that it was something that needed to be remedied or future flights of the Block 2 engine would be in jeopardy as would the entire Shuttle Program. Coming to resolution of this issue would consume much of the next few months of my professional life, but we did find a solution and we continued flying. I will tell you more about it in Part 2 of this story in my next posting.
Post script: Go out to Wikipedia and look up STS-104. You'll see there a little note provided about the Block 2 engine and an in-flight anomaly. It doesn't say much. I'll share with you "the rest of the story" (as the late Paul Harvey would say).


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April 23rd, 2012
By J. Schafer, Kansas Public Radio
Lawrence, KS – The 2010 Census found that the share of people in rural areas over the past decade fell to 16 percent, passing the previous low of 20 percent in 2000. The rural population is aging, and young people are moving away.
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Citing a "severe crisis," President Obama even created a White House Rural Council to find ways to spur economic growth in small communities.
But the best ideas for renewing rural America may not come from the top.
That's the thinking behind the "Big Rural Brainstorm," which brought together about 200 people earlier this year in Newton.The two-day event generated a lot of discussion on how to help small towns stay vibrant and relevant in an increasingly urban world. Most of the attendees came from small towns scattered across Kansas, but some who live in larger cities came because they, too, are committed to renewing rural America.
"Everything is about out of the box' thinking," said Marci Penner, the conference organizer. "It's largely about volunteer-led communities, which are 75 percent of the cities in Kansas."
But it's not easy to brainstorm ideas with 200 people. And so, several times throughout the event, the large gathering would break into a dozen or so smaller groups each one tackling a specific issue related to renewing rural communities, such as dwindling populations, a lack of jobs and entertainment.
To ensure everyone remained positive, Penner armed every participant with a yellow card, like the kind used in soccer to indicate a foul.
"We feel that if someone's being negative, or draining the group with their comments, or dominating, then the yellow card, just lifted up," she said. "It's sort of a signal to that person that you need to either change your negative statement to a constructive one, or just watch what you're doing."
Pete Ferrell, a cattle rancher from Beaumont, Kan., took part in a small discussion on how to connect producers of local food products with people who want to buy those products.
This group was trying to figure out a way to create an online food map for local products a virtual farmers market. Creating a web site with a local food map might not sound that hard, but there are legal considerations, health regulations and questions about product distribution.
Meanwhile, other groups tackled topics such as: How can small towns build better, more cohesive communities? How do small towns keep residents and attract new ones, particularly young people? The Big Rural Brainstorm itself attracted young people about 25 percent of those gathered in Newton were under age 35.
One of them was Christy Hopkins, of Tribune, Kan. She works as the community development director for Greeley County, which is one of the most rural communities in the state.
"There is just something magical about knowing everyone around you and knowing that a community's going to look out for you. It's a safe, welcoming environment where people know you and they'll take care of you," Hopkins said.
Matthew and Lindsey Deaver, of Lawrence, also attended the Big Rural Brainstorm. They plan to leave city life at some point to return to their roots.
"We want to be in a smaller community because that's where we were raised and so, we're completely sold on that," Lindsey Deaver said.
Matthew Deaver said what holds them back is "our ability to create a job there."
Clearly, the Big Rural Brainstorm participants were sold on rural life. But did the two-day commitment come up with that one big idea that will sell other people on the idea of choosing to be rural?
"I think the one big idea was that we should not have one big idea," Penner said recently.
Most importantly, she said, the Big Rural Brainstorm showed the key to revitalizing rural communities lies within the people who already live there.
"We need to encourage especially our volunteer-led communities to not wait for anything to happen from above. They've just got to go in and make it happen for themselves," Penner said. "I think this kind of event really encouraged that kind of response."
Some communities across Kansas have already responded by holding local brainstorming events of their own.
Harvest Public Media, funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, reports on issues of food, fuel and field across the Midwest.
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There are a lot of products I write about and review for real living magazine. But only a few of those also make the journey home with me because I can't resist them (and they fit in with my decor). And this was the case with the bold and graphic tea towels from Poulier & Poulier. Here is one half of the clever design team, uber stylish Lisa Poulier.
Which five words best describe you? Sensitive, loyal, emotional, impatient and optimistic.
What's your proudest achievement? Obviously our three beautiful children - Lily, Tom and Bella.
What's been your best decision? To go traveling with Mark to London where we lived and worked for a year, a fantastic experience!
Who inspires you? Difficult to say as it changes constantly but at the moment I'm particularly loving the work of Ilse Crawford - her aesthetic is so elegant and understated.
What are you passionate about? That would definitely be our next range. We're really excited about getting it out there!
What's the best lesson you've learnt? Do what you love, don't compromise, just follow your heart.
Which person, living or dead, would you most like to meet? Clive James, Paul Smith, Nigella Lawson, Billy Connoly, Sir Terrence Conran, the list goes on.
What dream do you still want to fulfil? We'd love to see our work stocked internationally- that would be amazing.
What are you reading? The Slap by Christos Tsiolkas - it's so Melbourne and even better the second time around. Also interiors magazines, stacks and stacks of interiors magazines.


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For Hollywood's Dream Factory, A Sober 'New Normal'
In September 2001, Hollywood found itself in a place where it doesn't much like to dwell: reality.
As the entertainment industry struggled to find its way in the New Normal, once seemingly innocuous projects that dealt with terrorism were delayed or pulled from distribution pipelines. The American action hero who takes names and kicks tail — a staple of popcorn movies — suddenly became too difficult a subject for entertainment. One of the higher-profile casualties was an Arnold Schwarzenegger film called Collateral Damage; scheduled to open in theaters just weeks after the Sept. 11 attacks, the plot of the film revolved around a firefighter who goes on a mission of revenge after his family is killed in a terrorist bombing.
Sept. 11 seemed to put an end to the idea that American exceptionalism and an icy stare were enough to keep our enemies at bay. Also gone, supposedly, was the age of irony. It seemed as though nothing could ever again be mocked or taken lightly. Without a certain wryness, Hollywood's first attempts to address the attacks came off as trite and maudlin. In a hastily produced episode of The West Wing, characters literally tried to explain terrorism to children. Time magazine wrote that the episode was "earnest in its tone, admirable in its charitable intent and God-awful in its condescending pedantry." For the time being, at least, reality would be much more compelling than fiction.
In time, Hollywood began to explore Sept. 11 and the war on terrorism more thoughtfully, from the film adaptation of The Guys (a play about a fire captain preparing eulogies for the men he lost in the towers' collapse) to the Academy Award-winning The Hurt Locker.
In the interim, it was television that addressed America's appetite for jingoism and retribution, with the show 24. Lead character Jack Bauer, played by Kiefer Sutherland, was a "by any means necessary" anti-terrorism operative. Muslims were unapologetic bad guys, and "enhanced interrogation techniques" were a given.
If Jack Bauer resurrected the American action hero, it was Denis Leary who proved that irony wasn't dead. In the television series Rescue Me, Leary created a heroic but troubled firefighter haunted by the loss of a cousin who died in the Sept. 11 attacks. Rescue Me captured the post-Sept. 11 struggles of first responders in particular, and Americans in general. In the tradition of The Great Dictator and M*A*S*H, it brought soul and witty insight to otherwise painful material.
For many, Sept. 11 should never be associated with any kind of entertainment. But like Pearl Harbor and the Kennedy assassination, it's become a generational marker of "before" and "after." In the indie comedy A Little Help, actress Jenna Fischer plays a character who goes along to get along when her troubled son tells schoolmates that his philandering father died heroically on Sept. 11 — when the truth is substantially less inspiring. "9/11 is cooler," she admits when the kid presses the question.
"Funny" and "appropriate" are of course subjective. But 10 years ago, would any of us have thought humor could ever dull the pain of that horrible September morning?
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With calorie-packed foods and sugary drinks often at the center of holiday gatherings, the season can be more challenging than festive for many Americans living with type 2 diabetes. But American cooking star Paula Deen, who has type 2 diabetes, is letting people know that it's still possible to enjoy all that the holidays have to offer while making smart decisions about healthy eating.
"Celebrating the holidays with my family and friends with a delicious Southern meal is one of my favorite traditions, and that won't change because of my diabetes," said Paula. "You know, I still enjoy my favorite holiday foods, but I've changed the way my plate looks. I've been doublin' up on my greens and cutting back on the sodium and carbs. I've also added some of the diabetes-friendly recipes that we've made for Diabetes in a New Light(TM) to my holiday menu, and now my whole family will enjoy them too!"
Paula, along with her sons Bobby and Jamie, teamed up with Novo Nordisk on Diabetes in a New Light(TM) to lighten up some of their family's favorite dishes and to provide a resource to help people with diabetes and their families make healthier eating a regular part of their diabetes care, during the holidays and throughout the year. The Gingered Butternut Squash and Green Apple Mash in a new light recipe is a delicious alternative to traditional mashed potatoes.
"Exercise is also an important part of managing your diabetes," adds Paula. "I used to hate exercise and hardly ever made time for it. I know we're all busy, but once you commit to adding a little physical activity to each day, before y'all know it, exercise will become part of your new daily routine, too. It's easy! I normally walk on a treadmill for at least a mile a day and sometimes outside after dinner with my husband, Michael. Whenever I think about skipping a walk, I remind myself how good I feel afterwards."
You can find more diabetes-friendly recipes from the Deens, along with tips and resources for managing your diabetes at DiabetesinaNewLight.com. You can also sign-up to receive a new recipe each month!
Gingered Butternut Squash and Green Apple Mash in a new light
A Diabetes in a New Light(TM) original recipe
Makes: 4 servings (2 cups)
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
1 (20-ounce) package cut and peeled butternut squash
2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut into quarters
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced and peeled
2 teaspoons packed dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon curry powder
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
Preheat the oven to 425 F. Spray a large shallow baking pan with olive oil nonstick spray. Combine squash, apples, and salt in the roasting pan; spray with olive oil nonstick spray and toss to coat. Spread the squash mixture in a single layer in the pan. Roast, stirring occasionally, until the squash and apples are tender and lightly browned, about 40 minutes.
Transfer the squash mixture to a food processor. Add orange juice, ginger, brown sugar, curry powder, cinnamon and nutmeg; pulse until smooth. Serve at once.
Per serving (1/2 cup): 120 calories, 0 g fat (0 g saturated, 0 g trans), 0 mg cholesterol, 370 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber, 1 g protein.
Making it lighter
* Roasting the squash and apples brings out their natural deliciousness.
* Instead of adding fat-laden butter and cream, mix in a little orange juice and big bold spices like ginger and curry powder.
* A bit of brown sugar adds a touch of sweetness.
This recipe has been reviewed by Diabetes Care and Education, a dietetic practice group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Diabetes in a New Light(TM) is a trademark of Novo Nordisk A/S.