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Over the last several months, The Simple Dollar has picked up a lot of readers, as you can all probably tell if you've been watching that subscriber number on the upper right corner of each page. Because of this, I thought it would be worthwhile to step back and give an overview of The Simple Dollar to those who are new to the site.
I've been reading a long time! This is boring! If you're a long time reader, please leave a comment about how you found the site and any posts on here you thought were particularly good and encouraged you to become a reader. In a few days, I intend to highlight this post on the site for new visitors to read so that they can find some great material to start with.
My Background
My name is Trent Hamm. I live in rural Iowa with my wife, my son (who is 21 months old as of August 2007), and soon, my daughter (who is due in September 2007).
Throughout my life, I made a lot of financial mistakes, which I illustrated in detail in my series Road to Financial Armageddon. In April 2006, I almost went bankrupt and was drowning in debt, but my infant son inspired me to start turning things around and learning about personal finance. In October 2006, I started The Simple Dollar to record many of the things I was learning and to put myself out there as an example of how to turn one's financial life around.
I think part of the appeal of The Simple Dollar is that I'm willing to put myself out there. If I make mistakes, I don't mind talking about them. If I make good moves, I don't mind talking about them, either. I share what I learn and I share my bad moves, too. If my readers think I made a mistake, I don't delete their comments – I leave them up there for everyone to read because anyone that might visit the article in the future might want to learn from it. I have a tendency to debate, though, and will often pop in in the middle of comments, particularly on controversial posts.
What Else Do I Need To Know?
Almost always, I post four times each weekday, twice on Saturday, and three times on Sunday. Each weekday starts off with a Morning Roundup, a brief collection of interesting articles I found the previous day along with some commentary. I also generally review a personal finance book each Friday and lately I've also been reviewing a personal development or productivity book each Sunday evening (the "third" post on Sunday).
If you have a question, please don't hesitate to contact me. You're also strongly encouraged to leave a comment any time you have an opinion on a post, whether it be an agreement or a contrary perspective. Please do note that if your message doesn't ask a question of some sort, though, I may not respond – I get tons of messages each day and the best way I have for dealing with them is only responding when a response seems obvious, and sometimes it's difficult to even do that.
What Should I Read First?
I'd probably start with Road to Financial Armageddon, which gives a brief outline of how I got where I am today. It's a pretty chilling tale and I think it's also familiar to many twenty- and thirtysomething Americans who are going through the same experiences. Another insightful post about my early financial experience is this one.
Another series well worth reading is 31 Days To Fix Your Finances, which is basically a month-long program to re-evaluate your financial situation.
I'd also check out the posts recommended by readers in the comments here.
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Randy Peterman says:
I found the Simple Dollar through Digg.com and I have to say that what makes me read every post every day is this: the content is pragmatic. No matter the topic or subjects broached its practical. I don't feel like I'm reading someone who has always done it right and will look down on me as a reader, but instead someone I could sit down with and have a coffee or beer with and we could discuss real life and real finances. I would wager that its not expensive beer and that the coffee just came out of a home system and we're not drinking expensive coffee… but its the best beverage ever because it was time well spent.
My favorite article to date is this one about getting ahead tomorrow with a choice today.
Cindy says:
I subscribed to your feed on April 14, 2007. I arrived here because I did a search on Dave Ramsey. I had listened to some of his radio shows while I was doing a HUGE organization/clear out of our financial documents. I was curious about what other people thought of his advice and style. I found yours and Get Rich Slowly, and they were the very first RSS feeds I subscribed to! :)
The first post I found was:
Is Dave Ramsey Making Up Stuff About The Stock Market? The Simple Dollar Cracks The Numbers
Thanks, Trent, for a great blog!!
Nikhil Vora says:
I came across this site through the 'Stumble Upon' add-on for Mozilla Firefox. I am glad I found this place, and being a student I get some time to sit back and read some of the things that Trent writes on here. It's a great resource for students, working-people, and even retired people.
The content is not entirely about finance, rather it contains figments from all aspects of life – from family and values, to time-management and how-to-improve-your-daily-lifestyle.
It's a place where one can visit and leave with a feel-good state of mind, or even begin to have a different perspective towards life.
Derek Epperson says:
Like Cindy, I'm a Dave listener/reader and I too wanted to know more of what was out there. Your site has been a great investment of time for knowledge gained.
I'm not sure if my readership is registered on your numbers, but I have your blog and Get Rich Slowly delivered to my ThunderBird RSS Reader.
Thanks a ton!
Ben Harrison says:
I came across this site through a link on del.icio.us. I found the site really informative, honest, and useful. What really struck my interest though, after looking through the books section, was the review on Mere Christianity. It really felt like I hit a gold mine to come across a finance blog by a Christian author.
Monica says:
I don't remember when I started reading your site. I think probably I did a Google search for something related to personal finance. I don't subscribe to your feed (or any other feeds — because that makes me feel like I have to read everything in the feed reader, when I'd rather just bookmark blogs for looking at if/when I have the time). What I like about your blog is that you seem like an ordinary person I can relate to. I prefer when the advice is not *too* specific to your situation, as I don't have kids, I'm not American, I live in a big city, etc. I like posts about frugality and everyday things. I usually skip the book reviews and anything about productivity.
Connie says:
I think I found The Simple Dollar through a well-thought-out article on Yahoo Personal Finance. I'm not in your target demographic, but when I was I was definitely going through similar growing pains. In my later stage of life, having just turned 50, my concerns are: growing a small service business, being newly divorced, managing my IRAs, financing my son's college beginning next year, and managing a rental property out-of-state. I also have had more than my share of natural disasters, which I am proud to say I not only survived, but prospered (relatively speaking)from. You are providing a valuable and much-needed service.
dave lamport says:
while i don't agree with some of trent's beliefs, i do enjoy his weblog. he has a nice personal touch to his work, gives some good advice, admits mistakes when they occur and does not censor comments that have a go at him. new readers, give him a go. also try ncn, get rich slowly and clever dude. also trent. what about a podcast???????
Lisa says:
Thank you for creating this blog. I found this blog one day through an article in MSN, and have been hooked on reading here ever since. I like your blog because it is easy to read, and I feel like I can relate to your down-to-earth ways of dealing with money and life matters. I also like your family values and personal ethics reflected in the articles. I am not living in America, but I can still apply many ideas and concepts that you present very effectively, so I appreciate that you work so hard to give others advice and inspiration to have a better life. I like your articles about frugal living, such as the ones on cooking, the best.
Liz says:
Though I came here from "Stumbling" on the 31 Days series (and that's what kept me here, if you get down to it) I read no longer read daily because of the posts themselves. After all, how many times can you be reminded to put CFLs in your light sockets? (I kid!)
I do love Trent's writing style and his practicality, but I stick around for the lively comment discussions – even though I rarely participate.
james says:
i found this site when I took a second job and needed a game plan to pay off debt. So far, I've been visiting this site on a daily basis.
Best Finance Blog site EVER.
Mariette says:
I really enjoy your blog, a lot of good financial info and inspiring stories – and not too dry or number focused. My friend Matt over at Boulevard R told me to check you out and that's how I found you.
Jason says:
Trent, it would be interesting to know your educational background and current occupation to gain some perspective. Why don't you include it? Also, does this blog generate a income? If so, how much?
Also, love your site. Very well written and informative. I found it a few days ago searching for articles on Dave Ramsey. Keep up the good work.
Andy says:
I found this site through Lifehacker, and I've been hooked ever since. I'm especially fond of the blogs on specific measures for frugality, since they're usually pretty easy. It's all the little things that count. Being an incredibly nerdy engineering student, I also enjoy buzzing through the posts that have a mathematical basis, and trying to see how Trent's number's work out (or don't).
I think the best thing about this site is its honesty. The Simple Dollar isn't some "you can be rich, you're just doing things wrong" site. It's an honest, practical approach to educating yourself about personal finance, regardless of financial situation.
FrugalTrader says:
Trent, I have no idea how you can post so much content and work a full time job at the same time. Whatever your secret is, keep it up!
Debora says:
I came across The Simple Dollar by following a link from another blog (3 Things About Money). The first post I read here was entitled Important personal finance lessons my childhood taught me – it reflected many of my childhood lessons, as well, and so I was intrigued.
The best posts are the reviews, especially the invaluable book reviews. The stuff that interests me the least are the detailed posts about stocks.
Thanks for providing this comprehensive service.
Chief Family Officer says:
I found The Simple Dollar about a month ago – maybe via a carnival, I'm not really sure. I immediately subscribed and have read almost daily since.
I haven't had a chance to check out the series you mentioned but I did want to say that I find your book reviews very helpful.
Joe says:
I found this website when I first started using google reader. I think there was a link to your page from one of the personal finance carnivals. I found the page when I first started working as a lawyer after graduating from law school – I am 25. In the past year, I have paid off over $45k in education debt, have an emergency fund, and well on my way to saving for a down payment on my first house. I really appreciate the candidness of your posts and enjoy all the time you put in this website.
The Digerati Life says:
I'm part of the personal finance blogging community and everyone in this community of course, knows The Simple Dollar. I actually started my blog around the same time as Trent as one who has always loved the subject of finance. I come here because Trent's writing style is friendly and accommodating and enjoy how he shares his own life through his blog. I sometimes wish I could write in the same fashion (both quantity and stylistically) but oh well! :) We do the best we can…. ;) Still am very intrigued and fascinated about how he's managed to turn his financial life around so quickly.
K says:
I came across this site from Digg, probably. I've got horrendous credit and your site has really helped me change my poor habits. You've guided me to cut back on loads of unnecessary spending. I might pay off my collections and credit card debt by the end of next year. :) Hell, I'd go as far as saying you've helped shape me into a responsible adult. Thanks for all the great advice.
Vinaya HS says:
My day starts with The Simple Dollar. Do I need to say more?
Helen says:
I came here via the Dollar Stretcher community forum, someone had suggested it as a favorite blog. I'm going to read your 31 days series, hadn't come across that yet.
I've been particularly impressed by your thorough book reviews – I bought Getting Things Done (called How to Get Things Done here in Oz) on the strength of that, and I'm also modifying my approach to book reviews based on this (I sometimes write reviews as part of my day job. I like the way the reader gets some value out of the review itself, and a really good look at what the content is like. Great for me, when I have to buy online and can't flip through a book myself).
Like other posters, I like the 'down to earth' quality of your writing – I'm not into stock and property gambling and like the way you weigh up options regarding purchases and so on.
thanks for a great blog!
SwingCheese says:
I arrived via a search for homemade detergent recipes last April and have been a reader ever since. As others have said before me (and more eloquently), Trent makes practical suggestions that go a long way towards reducing debt. I'm a big fan!
Edward Holtzman says:
Not sure how I stumbled across your blog a few months ago but I've been a daily reader since the first visit.
This was a great post for me because I had no idea of the "31 Days to fix your finances".
Thank very the great amount you've shown me and the little nuggets I've been able to absorb and retain :)
Chris says:
Found your website through http://del.icio.us/ and have been hooked since.
Thanks to you, I've moved my savings over to ING, where I get 4.5% (beating inflation) Vs. the 1.5% from my local credit union.
Continue to read the site everyday and gather little golden nuggets of knowledge everyday.
Mitch says:
I started reading TSD in November. Maybe late October, but definitely by November. I had been googling around for new PF sites to read. It's a bug that hits me every year or two, that and home organization sites.
(Most Significant Digit walks by and sees me posting… again… and says "You're baaaad." What can I say, I'm introverted everywhere else.)
Um, so blogs (ranging from diaries to personal columns) have really exploded in popularity the past few years and I ran into this one, English Major's Money, Queercents, Get Rich Slowly, etc. I like that Trent writes as someone who reads, and that he rules out some books for me with his long reviews (I only read about 80-100 books a year, and mostly not PF). I like that he is willing to come up with his own advice, ideas I didn't read ten times. He has a couple other convenient similarities to me–age group, living in the Midwest (I even went to preschool in Iowa), somewhat but not extremely frugal.
One of the articles that really stuck out to me early on was the one about using Technorati to buy Christmas gifts. (pause to go to class, come back, and have a long discussion w/ MSD) I had done research online and purchased gifts before, but I had only heard of Technorati and the article gave me some useful ideas for finding frugal yet thoughtful gifts in a modern cultural setting.
I don't use a feed reader, which is fine because as the blog has grown, the comments have become as important to me as the posts. I'd say they're about even now. If I catch a post early, I'll often come back later to see if anyone has added anything interesting.
NCN says:
I see someone's been reading his problogger, too…
Keep up the great work!
Justine says:
I subscribe to your feed and I find most of your posts enjoyable. HOWEVER, I am out most of the day and the only time I have to read blogs is at most 15 minutes. I also subscribe to other blogs and reading those takes time also. I find you post TOO much, even though this is probably your full-time job. I would love to read everything you have to write but sometimes I only read 1 of the 3 or 4 articles you write in a day. The only way to make it work for me if I keep checking back at your site several times a day to make sure I don't miss anything. But my job requires me be away from the computer for long periods of time and I just don't have that time! But anyway, it's not your problem. I love your blog the way it is, keep it up!
kristin says:
Thanks for starting this blog. I also came across it when looking for a homemade laundry detergent recipe. I love your blog the way it is. Keep up the good work!
Maja says:
I honestly can't remember how I found the blog, but have been enjoying it daily for a few months now. You have inspired me to save more money than I thought possible in just those few months, allowing me to stay at home with my toddler for longer than I originally thought I would be able to! For that I am really grateful. Your blog is honest and down to earth and I am amazed at your productivity, which inspires me too. Keep writing!
Jeni says:
I found your site a few months ago through a Google search. I don't know how you have time to read all of those books that you report on each week! I think I need to take a speed reading class!
Prasanth Prabhu says:
I have been reading this blog almost since its inception – got here thru a link from another PF blog. What I like about the Simple Dollar are the book reviews, down to earth advice and of course, the frequency of posts. I'm amazed as to how Trent is able to maintain such a high frequency of posts and still maintain above average quality of posts.
Daisy says:
I also found this blog while looking for a laundry detergent recipe for school. Though I ended up using another recipe, the practicality of the posts (and the amount of information I was soaking up) kept me coming back.
And I'm not even in your target demographic! :) Thanks!
Trent says:
I don't mention my job on here because I do research for a company and I am wrapped up in non-disclosure agreements. I majored in something that would help one wind up there (think engineering/hard science).
CHB says:
I also found Simple Dollar at the same time as Get Rich Slowly and consider them top-notch PF blogs. My favorite posts are the most personal ones about how you live your life and manage your money & home, though I still find it hard to believe that you work full-time, are a doting dad & husband, blog & read practically full time, have done a triple-360 in terms of finances in less than a year, and make gallons of laundry detergent and casseroles on the side. I usually skip over your morning editions unless it's a theme week, like PF gurus or your fav PF blogs. anyway keep up your superpowers and keep blogging, I'll keep reading! THANKS!
guinness416 says:
I'm pretty sure I found this blog via a link from Getrichslowly. And I found JD's blog via Metafilter; prior to that I had no clue people were blogging about personal finance. The best thing about the Simple Dollar is the quantity and quality of the discussions in the comments section – they're great, so keep it up commenters.
tambo says:
I found Simple Dollar about three weeks ago while googling for simple-to-use budgeting software for my Mac. So far, I've found most of your advice to be straghtforward and pragmatic, but what got me 'hooked' was seeing a photo of the Ankeny HyVee in a post. I shop there too (although the bulk of my shopping is at Fareway or, if money's really tight, I drive on into Des Moines and go to Aldi's). Seeing it was a very cozy, homey moment. :)
Our finances are a mess, because of two completely separate factors (both now behind us, thank goodness), and they resulted in far too much debt, but you have already been helpful in helpiing me figure out how to manage it. I don't subscribe, but I do stop by here every morning – you've become part of my morning internet routine – and a couple of other times a day. BTW, all these comments are making me want to look up your laundry detergent recipe!
Beany says:
I found your site via the tightfistedmiser.com
I have enjoyed your personal stories on debt, cooking, and your book reviews. I would really like to see pictures of your food creations :)
Jake Smith says:
A friend strongly recommended this site and I've been hooked every since!
Ted says:
Long time reader. Boy. New readers all I say is beware of taking this site as gospel. Trent gives some good advice and some bad advice. He mostly give folksy common-sense advice. He is also dangerous with a calculator. I think that's why I read this site. Its like watching an auto race to see when the accident is going to occur. Trent's a good writer and often has an interesting and different perspective. I also think his heart's in the right place. His personal story is compelling and that's a draw. That's my take as a reader for entertainment purposes.
Jayowen says:
I found The Simple Dollar via Lifehacker, I don't remember which article.
I started following about when you started looking for a new house, I was also looking for a new place my self, so it was interesting to see how you went about it.
Yesterday I didn't like the looks of my cable bill and called to cancle internet service. Instead I changed my plan and am saving $20 a month to a rate I am more comfortable with.
I also needed to replace the shingles on my roof, I got an estimate 6 weeks ago and put off the decision since I decided to pay cash instead of using my credit card. 3 weeks ago he came back and said he would let me pay over a 3 month period, and I said I would think about it.
This week he came back and dropped $500 off the price since it was a slow period and he wanted to keep busy. I was comfortable with the first price he gave, but since he needed the job more than I needed the roof replaced I guess it was worth waiting.
Chris says:
I was once a subscriber, but now I'm not. Why did I cancel my subscription? Because I would leave TSD in an open window and hit F5 (Refresh) every ten minutes or so to get the latest update. I'd say there are 4-5 new entries a day and found that I didn't need the subscription to be up to date…I was sucked in.
This blog touches a majority of the financial interests in my life, and it provides another 'regular guy' point of view. Some bloggers find a personal finance ideology and tout its merits with no alternative perspectives. How Droll! Has Dave ever taken out a loan or used a credit card? Has Robert ever lived in a house that wasn't actively making an unquantified boatload of money? Of course they have, but you wouldn't think it from the blogs of their fan- worshipper-bases.
While the merits of being debt-free and using property as a stream of income are acknowledged, Trent offers multiple avenues and ideas to get to that point in one's finances. From frugality to investing to saving for a pleasure purchase (Wii) to allowances to student\car\home loans and credits cards to tax planning to Tbills/Tnotes/Bonds to retirement to estate planning…What a wealth of great material.
Although I never experienced the level of financial meltdown Trent describes, I feel his blog is encouragement to stay on the disciplined, financially wise path. Excellent work so far, I feel this is probably only the tip of the iceburg.
Chris says:
I found your web site via referral. Unfortunately I can't remember which one. I keep reading every day because of the common sense approach to life. No quick-fads or adrenaline-junkie testimonials, just real, poignant thoughts. I appreciate your candor. I subscribe to ten "finance" blogs and yours is my favorite.
jon says:
i used to read this site a lot as i started thinking about personal finance. after a few months though i realize that the articles are pretty repetitive and as long as your smart with your money and plan (big thing) you will be fine. but trent nitpicks at the smallest things that most people will find annoying, leave yourself some leeway for fun unless you want to walk around wiht a calcultor and spreadsheet your whole life.
plus if you have any bit of a decent job and save you will be fine and the advice probably is for middle to lower class people
Pho says:
I found out this blog through the Hip Domestics community on Livejournal. I particularly enjoy the book reviews and have been inspired to read several on Trent's favorite's list.
Heidi says:
I started reading when Trent and TSD was featured in an article in the Des Moines Business Record Daily (of which I am a subscriber). Now I read TSD via RSS feed to iGoogle daily (along with about 12 other financial blogs and sites).
I work in financial services, and I agree that Trent can be dangerous with a calculator, but I read because I appreciate Trent's voice and insights, even if I don't agree with what he's saying. He's got me thinking about where my money goes and how I can be a smarter consumer.
plonkee says:
OMG you have 40 odd comments on how people came to read your site and when I first started reading the simple dollar, there were hardly any.
trb says:
Referred here by We're in Debt several months ago, after my wife and I had our own moment of truth and discovered we were a few dollars away from a six-figure non-secured debt. Don't subscribe, but read you and GRS daily or multiple times a day. Like others, sometimes I think the advice is too specific – kids, new homeowners, non-city life – but generally on the mark and always practical. Favorites are the book reviews, both PF and productivity/simplicity, and the serious analysis with spreadsheets. Not really a fan of the morning roundup, as I appreciate your voice more than your websurfing. I do love the references to Iowa, my old home.
Keep it up, it's working.
Adam says:
I found this blog through a posting on Digg. The first article I read was about eating on $10 a month. I've been a huge fan ever since! In fact, this blog is the reason I've finally buckled down and gotten some control over my finances. Thanks trent, keep up the good work!
laura k says:
I don't remember how I got here, but the three things I like about this blog are 1) the quality of the writing: It's an easy read; there is no stumbling over spelling and grammatical errors to make me lose the train of thought. All the posts flow smoothly. 2) the fact that it's not just a re-hash of PF-related news: Trent has a lot of ideas, some of which I don't agree with, but all of which are interesting, and he seems to get inspiration from his readers, which makes it feel like a community. 3) the volume of posts: I have very little to do at work, so it's nice to have something new to read to pass the time!
blackliquorish says:
I started reading last week and so far I like the comments, which really expand on each article and give alternate points of view. I need those alternative points because I am self-employed, I have no debt, I live in a city, and the environment is especially important to me, which is not the audience this blog writes for. I also like the frequency of updating on those days when I'm doing tedious computer work and taking lots of little breaks.
One thing I completely discount is any cooking/recipe advice… I think it's better to take my own recipes, which have already been optimized for my own health, dietary needs, tastes and allergies and then use more general tips on how to make them cheaper. That, and, I don't take diet advice from anyone on the internet because I can't see what they look like or what their physical maladies are.
Bradley says:
I started reading The Simple Dollar in March of 2007, and I've read every article since then! I found this blog by searching for websites on frugality…and the first articles I found were about saving a dollar a day, five dollars a day, and so on. The advice on this blog is practical, and I appreciate the fact that new content is posted regularly.
Golbguru says:
Like they show it in some movies: an old tired man giving words of (unnecessary) advice to some young fellow and saying – "I have known you since you was a little kid". :)
This blog has come a long way since then. Earlier (when Trent started posting 6~7 posts a day), I had my doubts whether "Trent" was actually a group of people blogging feverishly; but, slowly I have come to accept the fact that it's just one man causing all this action.
vh says:
Don't remember how I found this site…probably surfing the Web looking for some finance-related information. But it didn't take long to get hooked. The writing style is very clean (I'm an editor & I know decent writing); the writer's voice is engaging; fresh ideas appear more often than on most sites; and I love finding something new every day.
As an old bat trying to engineer retirement at the earliest possible date, I value the concerns, creative ideas, and discoveries of younger people. Staying in touch with the thinking of people thirty or forty years younger than you is what keeps your brain alive!
Sarah says:
How I got here: I kept seeing articles show up on reddit or digg. I liked the "Guide to Shaving" in which Trent said, "I place a high value on personal appearance" — I was relieved to see a frugal person say that. I subscribed after I read the Financial Armageddon posts.
Our life situation is similar to Trent's: we moved into a new house (in the country) this year, are expecting another baby this fall, and I really love cooking and have tried to cook a lot more from local, fresh ingredients this year. Although we never had an "Armageddon", we started focusing on frugality when our first was a baby too (and increased it after we bought our current house). So I like all the posts on home maintenance, baby preparation, and food.
I appreciate the continual encouragement toward frugality – it helps to know we're not the only people around aiming in that direction. (For example, I liked the idea of an article on "How To Feel Happier About Not Spending Money", and I came away from a rare mall trip — amazed that my nice car could look so old next to all the shiny SUVs in the parking lot — and read the review of "The Overspent American" with relief.) Thanks!
Caeli says:
I have only been reading for a short time, but I already feel like I know Trent personally. That's mostly because he has a great, personal writing style that's very open and really draws you in. But it's also because we seem to have a lot in common.
I am 23 with 2 full time children and a stepdaughter who is only with us part of the week. My central value is also my family. We are in a financial armageddon at the moment. Our bank accounts are collectively in the negative about $1000, we owe about $3000 to various cash advance places, all of our bills are behind, and we have no financial support from any friends or family. We also can't get any credit.
We have put ourselves here through poor decisions that we have made in the past (unplanned pregnancies, dropping out of school, skipping college, trusting/expecting others to take care of our finances) and more recently (unstable career choices, cash advances are the devil!!) My husband works very hard but he builds houses, and everyone knows how that is going right now. We are both working full time and attending college part time at the moment, and my husband has had a few side jobs coming up, so we are feeding the kids and just starting to get back on our feet. We are also seeking better employment options. He is applying at pharmaceutical companies for entry level positions in keeping with his major. I am looking for an employer who will pay me a fair market wage–the average for my position and experience is about $6 higher than what I am making after 2 years with the company.
While things look really awful right now–just thinking about it makes me feel sick–this blog is one of the few things that makes me think maybe there is some hope for us. We are slowly making our way through the 31 days to fix your finances. We would like to do this in only 31 days, but with everything going on, we really don't have an extra hour a day. We are lucky to have an extra 15 minutes, and we don't always feel like talking about money when that happens!
Thank you, Trent, from the bottom of my heart, for giving me hope and some practical advice for getting out of this mess.
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While Charles George VA Medical Center, a part of the VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network, is up to date on its exam schedules, it will be assisting the rest of the network in eliminating backlogs. Veterans must have an appointment to receive the exam.
To accomplish the task, VA Medical Centers in North Carolina, Virginia and Southern West Virginia have cleared many of their regular appointments for this week, April 11-15 and May 9-13.
Veterans awaiting C&P exams are being contacted to schedule appointments.
The Charles George VA Medical Center will still have regularly scheduled clinic appointments during this time, and emergency care will continue as needed.
VA medical centers throughout the region have experienced a high volume of requests for C&P exams. These exams are used to determine levels of disability and compensation due to medical conditions associated with military service and should be accomplished within 30 days from the date VHA receives the exam request.
"Our charge is service to veterans, and we intend to meet our commitment with all of the resources we have," said VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network Director Daniel Hoffmann. "My intention is to continue the effort until the number of veterans waiting more than 30 days for an exam is zero."
Each medical center in the network will have extra trained and certified staff on hand to conduct the examinations.
There are many contributing factors for the backlog, including the recent approval of the new presumptive conditions tied to Agent Orange. This ruling alone enabled more than 200,000 veterans nationwide to open new claims and required VA to re-adjudicate previously denied claims for Ischemic heart disease, Parkinson's disease, hairy cell or other B-cell leukemias.
The Mid-Atlantic region, and North Carolina in particular, has experienced sustained and dramatic veteran population growth, often tied to the fact that this region is home to some of America's largest military installations.
Completed exams will be forwarded to the appropriate Veterans Benefits Administration regional office where specialists will make determinations and notify veterans. VBA regional offices are in Roanoke, Va.; Winston-Salem, and Huntington, W.Va.
Veterans or family members with questions about claims should call 800- 827-1000 or log on to www.va.gov.
Veterans and family members who have questions about appointments or visits to the Charles George VA Medical Center can contact the center at 828-298-7911, Ext. 3960.
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Bacharelado, Universidade de São Paulo, Brasil
Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Regina R. Félix has created and taught courses in all levels of Portuguese and Brazilian Studies that cover sociopolitical and gender issues in literature, music, film, television, and print & digital media. Courses typically taught focus on issues under various angles: depictions of Brazilian women in literature, art, film, television, and music; class, gender, and racial issues in Brazilian culture in a historical perspective; nation-building representations in Brazilian literature; the short story genre as the urban variety of the oral storytelling. Dr. Félix has also taught Honors Enrichment Seminars on Brazilian Studies and created a course for the Honors Introduction to International Studies. She initiated the establishment of the UNC Portuguese Consortium organized among six campuses across the UNC system which is already sharing Portuguese classes and also the Minor in Brazilian/Portuguese Studies at UNCW. Dr. Félix's research deals with literature and cinema and focuses on the gender, race, and class underpinnings of power relations in national and transnational contexts. She has published articles on national and international journals and edited volumes and is the author of Sedução e Heroísmo--Imaginação de Mulher (Editora Mulheres, 2007), a book on Brazilian women writers. Her new book-length project looks at Brazilian women directors that contribute new perspectives of Brazilian history in film. Dr. Félix is co-editor of the volume Face-à-Face: Cultural,Intellectual, and Political Exchanges between Brazil and France--16th-21st Centuries with Dr. Scott Juall. She is an involved participant in related programs and serves as a faculty in the Latin American Studies Minor and as member of the advisory councils of both the International Studies Program and Centro Hispano. She has organized numerous international film exhibits at UNCW.
Recent Publications2015
- Edited Volume. Félix, Regina R. and Scott D. Juall Eds. Cultural Exchanges between Brazil and France. Comparative Cultural Studies Series. West Lafayette: Purdue University Press, forthcoming fall 2015.
- Article: "Iracema, sublime objeto da nacionalidade" [Iracema, Sublime Object of Nationality]. Invited to contribute to the volume José de Alencar: século XXI [José de Alencar: 21st Century], a volume devoted to new perspectives on the analysis of eminent Brazilian writer José de Alencar's. Fortaleza: Universidade Federal do Ceará, forthcoming fall 2015.
- Article: "The Migrant in Helena Solberg's Bananas Is My Business". Migration on Lusophone Cinema. Rego, Cacilda and Marcus Brasileiro Eds. New York: Palgrave, 2014. Pp. 203-219.
- Chapter on Comedy. Félix, Regina R. Volume Introduction, organization, and editing. Pinazza, Natália and Louis Bayman Eds. Directory of World Cinema: Brazil. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2013. Pp. 231-233.
- Article. "Tom, volume e arranjo no chiaroscuro da memória: Sinfonia em Branco de Adriana Lisboa [Tone, Volume, and Arrangement in the Chiaroscuro of Memory: Symphony in White by Adriana Lisboa ]". Estudos de Literatura Brasileira Contemporânea. Brasilia: Horizonte. 37 (2011): 93-103.
- Article. "Amarelo Manga Inculto e Belo [Mango Yellow Uncouth and Beautiful]" Gabriela Lírio and Angélica Coutinho Eds. Interseções: Cinema e Literatura. Rio de Janeiro: 7 Letras, 2010. Pp. 114-124.
- Article. "Brava Gente Brasileira e os traços Guaikuru: Ao Vencedor o Canto de Guerra [Brave Brazilian People and the Traces of the Guaikuru: To the Winner, the War Cry]." Ferreira-Pinto Bailey, Cristina and Regina Zilberman Eds. Revista Iberoamericana, Brasil, Brasis, ou: a hora e a vez das minorias étnicas. LXXVI. 230 (2010): 25-40.


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Historical Traveler Reviews The Mitsis Ramira Beach Hotel Psalidi
Do not go.......
We were sold our holiday to Kos through Sunstar Leisure and were told that we were staying at a 5* all inclusive hotel (last minute deal). The hotel is not a 5* at all. It was clean, but meal choice was repetitive and drinks were awful. Not much to do in Psalidi, but would recommend hiring a push bike for the day. There are cycle paths all the way to Kos Town, so you dont have to use the main roads. Apart from that nothing much else. If you do end up eating out, then go to a bar called 'Europe' its about a 20 min walk, but staff are really friendly and the food is excellent. I am so glad we did not have to pay full price for this holiday as I would have been extremely disappointed. You actually sleep on a concrete bed with a 2inch mattress on top! Also we flew with an airline called Alexander Air, what ever you do I would not recommend using these. We had a 10 hour delay on the way home because they only have ONE plane and also fly to Manchester on the same day as Gatwick. It only holds about 180 people but it smelt like a public toilet, and the cabin crew were not the best to say the least.
A fantastic hotel, can't wait to go back
I have just got back home from a week in Kos at the Ramira Beach Hotel. I am gutted to be home as it was the best holiday of my life and one week was definatley not enoungh. The hotel is fantastic, ALL the staff can not do enough for you. There is a great selection of food, drink and entertainment to cater for even the fussiest guest. I loved it so much I am just looking into going back!
Great Hotel
Excellent hotel we have just come back from this hotel and i would defently go again. The staff are so friendly the amination team are fantastic you will defently have a laugh. the food was great but only one concern that there was not a lot of choice for children especially if they are fussy i did put a suggestion in the box at reception. the pool is very deep so keep an eye on the kids All in All a great holiday would go back again.
Mossies galore
not a 5 or even 4 star accomodation, rooms basic . bird poo on balcony in 4 different rooms after requesting change in rooms, a/c very noisy in one room. smell of diesel in another above scooter outlet. staff very friendly with food good. lots of mosquitoes about even during day . Bathroom in need of upgrade although clean. do not get room over looking ampi- theatre as very noisy until 12 midnight. plenty of dinks available. would not reccomend this hotel- glad I was there for only a week.
Absolutely amaaaaaazing!!!
i have no faults with this hotel! the staff were so welcoming and fun! i am one hundred percent going back there again this year! i go on two holidays a year and this is by far the best holiday i have been on! ever so enjoyable! i would recomend it to anyone! it is a great place for people of all ages! my two teenage girls, amanda and sadie, adoooored it! and are planning to go back with their friends when they can afford it! thank you ramira! xxx sadanda xxx
This is not a 5* hotel
Having said that we had a very enjoyable stay. The hotel itself is well kept and the food is excellent. The only thing that let the hotel down was the bedrooms. Although clean, they were very basic with the bathroom shower not connected to the wall, odd tiles and the ceramics were dated and damaged. If you can put up with the bedrooms, then you should enjoy your stay. PS - try not to book with SunStar Leisure though!
Its was better then i thought
i went to ramira beach on the 7 july 2004 and its is a really good hotel. i didnt think the food was that good for my childern(age 1 and 5) they didnt hardly eat... but apart from that it was a real laugh and i had loads of fun. the staff are really good with the kids and i think that is really inportant!!!! we met some really good friends and have alot of good memoris. all in all its a good hotel if u dont have fussy kids..
Quality Hotel
I went to the Ramira Beach Hotel recently for a weeks holiday, and ive got to say its one of the best hotels ive ever stayed in.The standards of hygine are impeccable, the pool is large with lots of sun loungers all around, the staff are extremely welcoming- especially the animation team(they were v.friendly and made my holiday alot of fun-patrick is a great guy).The food was lovely and there was a large selection. I wouldent think twice about going again! Thank You Ramira Beach......
Super holiday
We have been to the Ramera Beach first time. It was SUPER holiday. Hotel, swimming pool and bech are very clean. Food was EXCELENT. I can advice for all. Next year (holiday) I want be here again. Our thanks to hotel personal!!!
A smashing hotel
I have been to the Ramera Beach three times, this is one of the nicest hotels I have had the pleasure to stay at. Firstly the food is excellent,we love the animation team, there is something for every one. From the Manger, Reception ,Maids,Bar Staff.
We like it that much we are going again in September. Ramira Beach is value for your money.
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Mosquitos and scorpions
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Bus to Bodrum and beyond.
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In medieval times, students were forbidden to "shout, hiss, make noise, throw stones in class or deputize one's servant to do so." Happily, NECC has been free of such conduct. But in the large and varied community of an academic campus, within the context of a larger society, the fulfillment of the College's mission requires certain orderly conditions.
Northern Essex Community College defines its "primary mission" as serving its region by being a "caring, accessible and comprehensive center of educational excellence which offers high quality, affordable adult and post-secondary education through the Associate Degree level and beyond…" (NECC Mission Statement). To fulfill that mission, NECC must be a place that supports academic freedom; free inquiry and free expression in the pursuit of truth, the passing on of knowledge, and the development of critical judgment.
NECC is a community of learners. All members of this community deserve an environment that fosters maximum academic and personal growth. For that reason, Northern Essex's policies unequivocally address all forms of ethnic, religious, cultural or racial intolerance on the part of students, faculty, staff and visitors. All members of NECC's academic community are responsible for creating and respecting conditions in the classroom and on campus that must encourage teaching and learning in an atmosphere of academic freedom.
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Swim, Don't Swallow: Water-Borne Illnesses at New Highs
When you swim, some water is going to get into your mouth. For the most part, that is OK. In recreational pools chlorine is used to kill germs although it can take its sweet time killing some of them.
However, in 1999-2000, more than 2,000 recreational water illnesses (RWIs) and four deaths occurred because of water system failures in recreational pools. The most common RWI by far is diarrhea which affects thousands who accidentally swallow infected pool water.
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This was 10 times the rate of the decade before, Michael Beach, epidemiologist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, tells WebMD. Most swimming pool outbreaks go unrecognized and unreported. In the last decade, he estimates, pool outbreaks have affected 10,000 people.
On average people have about 0.14 grams of feces on their bottoms which, when rinsed off, can contaminate recreational water. People who have diarrhea have millions of germs. If a swimmer has diarrhea, he or she can contaminate water if he or she has an "accident" in the pool.
A particularly nasty customer that can be swimming alongside you is cryptosporidium, a parasite that laughs at chlorine and can cause diarrheal distress. The approximate disinfectant time in chlorinated water for this germ is nearly seven days. In the very young (say, that newborn you are "flying" through the water) or those with immune problems, crypto can cause severe debilitating illnesses. Some water parks have -- charmingly -- been described as "diarrhea farms."
"Crypto," says Beach, "can live in a chlorinated pool for days. Chlorine kills other organisms in a fraction of a second. This is a totally different beast."
Other unwelcome swim partners include E.coli, Giardia, and Shigella. "We see 2 million cases a year of Giardia," Beach says, speaking of other frequent fecal contaminants.
Americans, with their light-hearted "I don't swim in your toilet" signs, are pretty realistic -- if a little misguided -- about "group bathing." In May of 2004, Opinion Research Corporation (ORC) conducted a survey of nearly 1,000 people over the age of 18. Among the findings:
- About 60% said that it is "not likely at all" or "possible but not likely" that a person could get sick from pool water.
- Still, 88% agreed you should use soap and water after using the bathroom if you plan to jump back in the pool. Nearly 75% said they shower before going in.
- Nearly 94% said a "poop" accident should be reported immediately.
- 75% pointed the finger at diapered children (although Beach says adults who don't "wipe" thoroughly add 3 to 4 pounds of "solid" matter to the average water park).
- One-fifth said if you could smell the chlorine, the pool was safe (chlorine does kill germs, but some organisms die a slow death, lasting in a dangerous state for days). Also, a heavy odor means harmful chemicals have formed.
- One-fifth said a little urine never hurt anyone (urine, in fact, does not contain germs, but you can decide how you feel about that statement).


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The Baltimore Ravens joined the NFL under strange circumstances. In 1995, the Art Modell-owned Cleveland Browns wanted to relocate the franchise to Baltimore. Baltimore once had a football team, known as the Baltimore Colts, that moved to Indianapolis before the 1984 season. Not an expansion team by definition, as the team kept all of its original Cleveland Browns players, the Baltimore Ravens started playing in the NFL in 1996. A fan contest gave the Ravens their name, and the Ravens won Super Bowl XXXV in 2000. The Ravens are currently owned by Steve Bisciotti, who purchased the majority stake from Art Modell in the year 2000.
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While generally mild in the fall and early winter, bring your coat to the Ravens game, as the breeze whips off Baltimore's beautiful inner harbor. Be ready to imbibe such local beers as Natty Boh or Natural Bohemian at the tailgating party before you officially enter the sea of purple and black. After what is sure to be an epic contest among some extremely rowdy fans, the best restaurants are in Baltimore's famous "little Italy" and "little Greece" neighborhoods as well as the famous Rusty Scupper, known for delicious seafood.
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After playing at Baltimore's Memorial Stadium for two years, the Ravens determined that their current facilities were inadequate for the needs of a thriving football team. The M&T Bank Stadium was consequently constructed in 1998. Praised for its sophisticated design and stockpile of guest amenities, the stadium is a popular venue for events of all types; for example, the Johns Hopkins lacrosse team and numerous concert events use the facilities on a regular basis. However, the stadium's primarily serves as the Ravens' home field, and it is capable of containing up to 71,008 football fans at a time.
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Baltimore is a team traditionally built on defense and physical play. The Ravens like to punch opponents in the mouth right away and make them feel the pain for four quarters. 2011 will be no different. Few teams can match the front seven of the Ravens. Haloti Ngata is one of the best defensive lineman in the game. Terrell Suggs is a fearsome pass rusher and veteran linebacker Ray Lewis is a future hall-of-fame selection. In the secondary, Ed Reed is still capable of being a game changer. The Ravens allowed 22.3 points per game a year ago, good for 16th in the NFL. Baltimore gave up 114.4 rushing yards per game, which was 14th among NFL teams. These numbers were down from 2009 levels, but the Ravens are capable of a resurgence in 2011.


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It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the Wiregrass and there are plenty of events going on this week to help you get in the holiday spirit.
• Dothan's Christmas tree lighting is Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. outside of the Civic Center. WTVY's Reginald Jones will be the Master of Ceremonies.
• The Montana Magnet School fifth grade chorus will perform Christmas Carols and Santa Claus will also be there.
• Enterprise's Christmas Parade is also on Tuesday, it starts at 6 p.m. The city's Christmas Tree lighting is Thursday at 6 p.m. The ceremony will be at City Hall.
• Abbeville's Christmas Parade is on Thursday, Dec. 5 at 5:30 p.m.
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Chicken Pasta Primavera for Weekdays
Total Time
Prep 10 mins
Cook 15 mins
A quick non-creamy weeknight primavera using cooked chicken. Found in California Sizzles. Notes: A 14.5 ounce can of peeled Roma tomatoes equals 4-5 fresh tomatoes; drain before adding. The whole canned tomatoes tend to be higher quality than those used for cut up varieties, but Progresso, Muir Glen, and Contadina are highly rated brands. If using frozen broccoli (if you don't live in California!), please thaw prior to adding. A one-pound bunch of fresh broccoli will yield 4 cups of florets. Made 6/16/12: used florets from 1 crown of broccoli, Fire-roasted tomatoes (drained), pulled meat from 1/2 rotisserie chicken. This was mild - family friendly. We will make again using Rotel, or serve with red pepper flakes or Mrs. Dash Fiesta Lime seasoning. Used tri-colored garden rotini, but would look better on angel hair. My fresh broccoli only needed 7 minutes before adding chicken. Because I used rotisserie chicken and canned tomatoes, I did not add additional salt.
Ingredients Nutrition
- 1 cup broccoli floret
- 1⁄2 cup chopped onion
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 carrot, peeled and cut into julienne strips
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups cooked chicken, cut into bite-size pieces
- salt, to taste
- 3 tomatoes, diced
- 1 lb pasta, cooked to package directions
- 1⁄2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Prepare pasta according to package directions.
- Heat oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add broccoli, onion, garlic and carrot. Stir frequently, until broccoli is crisp, yet tender, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in chicken, salt and tomatoes. Heat for 3 minutes or until chicken is hot.
- Spoon chicken mixture over drained pasta. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and parsley.
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It's amazing how good and healthy homemade fast food can be. I made this tonight and it was marvelous. Used a skinless, boneless, chicken breast cut into bite sized pieces and the dish came together quickly. Would certainly make this again with a smile.
This was nice and fresh tasting. I did add some Mediterranean sea salt to add a bit of flavor. We didn't have parm cheese so we didn't add it but I think that would have added alot of flavor as well.
Very much enjoyed this, Kate! Lots of flavour, colour appeal with bright and tasty vegetables, I did use canned tomatoes for this, and I used tri-colour penne pasta. This made an excellent mid-week dinner, I cooked some chicken breast fillets to make this with, but that takes very little time, I used the time to do my vegetable preparation.
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Our Boroughs, Ourselves
The tall guy across the rooftop bar is looking pretty cute and you haven't even finished your first martini.
No wedding ring. No cloying girlfriend (or boyfriend). And he's not drinking Merlot.
You saunter over to him to strike up a conversation.
He has a dog. (Compassion!)
He's a doctor. (Bonus points with the parents!)
He loves to cook, bikes to work and is writing a book in his spare time. (Well-rounded!)
Things are looking pretty good until his friend with the obnoxious laugh comes up with two more drinks.
"So where do you live?" you ask, conjuring images of a TriBeCa loft with Viking appliances and a wine fridge stocked with the good stuff.
"Staten Island," he says cheerily. "It's so underrated."
"I live in Manhattan," chimes in his friend.
You can get over the laugh. Staten Island? Not so much.
If ever there was proof that we in New York are a bunch of spoiled brats, it is evident when it comes to inter-borough dating. Many of us hate it. And those who do dabble in this sort of thing treat it like it's a long-distance relationship, as if schlepping to Staten Island should earn them frequent-flier miles or going to Jamaica should be regarded as a Caribbean trip rather than a visit to a neighborhood in Queens.
Monica Peavy does the mental math when she meets someone. "I'm thinking, 'How many trains would it take to get there? Do they live on the same train line?'" said the 34-year-old education consultant who lives in Manhattan and works in Dumbo.
"Inter-borough dating stinks," she added. "The travel takes up valuable hours in the day. Time is a factor, especially when you're busy."
What's the point, after all, if it takes you more than an hour to see someone for two lousy beers, the same amount of time the commute took?
"I do look for people who live in Manhattan," she said. "And in Manhattan I prefer Upper Manhattan because I live in Harlem. So even going to the Lower East Side sometimes is a challenge."
According to HowAboutWe, an online dating website, women in Manhattan are the most likely to only date within their borough. (Hi, Monica.) The survey of some of its users also found that Brooklynites are the least willing to travel for love.
Manhattan clearly has the edge in that 90% of people not living there are willing to date someone who lives there, while only 10% of people not living in Staten Island say they would date someone there.
Of course the survey was a little borough-biased. When I asked for the breakdown of the people who participated, I was told that of the 383 participants 133 came from Brooklyn and 123 from Manhattan, while there were only six Bronx residents and seven people from Staten Island.
For some, borough biases play as much of a factor as the time and inconvenience of getting there. As one Brooklyn resident said: "Choosing to live in Manhattan is a sure sign of character defect."
Meanwhile, a Manhattan publicist I know said his problem with inter-borough dating is that the Brooklyn man he dated would never go home!
Brian Schechter, co-founder of the HowAboutWe online dating site, says many of its users propose first dates in slightly out-of-the-way places. "A lot of people like the idea of traveling to Queens for a date if they don't live in Queens," he said. "They see it as an unexplored oasis of amazing culinary possibilities, so there's a lot of dates there. But if someone lives in Manhattan or Brooklyn, dating someone in Queens is not highly desirable."
And not unexpectedly, the older that someone is (read: desperate), the more willing they are to travel, said Mr. Schechter.
There are some advantages to inter-borough dating, some say. The less interested you are in someone, the less likely you will take three trains and travel an hour. And those awkward questions about leaving a toothbrush or taking over a drawer are asked sooner rather than later. For some, that can result in a fling turning into a serious relationship much sooner than it would if both parties lived in the same neighborhood.
And there are converts. Take Michelle Tift, a 32-year-old Manhattan resident who works in a Midtown art gallery.
"I was one of those die-hard, 'will not date anyone if I couldn't walk to their house in 20 minutes' types, because I don't have time to commute for a relationship," she said.
Then she met a bartender at a restaurant she used to manage in SoHo. He lived in Prospect Heights. It started casually, hanging out after work. "But once we realized this was becoming a relationship, it was very much a factor," said Ms. Tift. "It was a difficult adjustment for me, and I'm still not there."
Planning is key, she said. On the nights she's in Brooklyn, she has to remember to pack a bag with clothes for the next day—and if she decides it's not a skirt kind of day, well, she's stuck. "I think it says a lot for me if I'm willing to commute," she said.
For Stefanie Wolf, a 26-year-old Little Neck resident (that's in Queens, folks, not Long Island), location has been a big issue. Manhattan men, she says, are very reluctant to come visit her, which requires hopping on the Long Island Rail Road or driving a car.
"Manhattan boys tend to have this feeling of, 'Why would we ever leave?'" she said. "That means I'm constantly going to you and I'm the one who has to be inconvenienced by travel time and travel fees and all of the above. I don't want to have to be a mommy about it, meaning I have to drive them back and forth because I have the car."
The result is that Ms. Wolf usually dated men from every borough except Manhattan. She even dated one or two people from Staten Island.
Fortunately for Ms. Wolf, she met someone willing to make the weekly trek to Little Neck, and they've been together for more than a year and are planning to move in together in Forest Hills.
Of course there are the romantics like Peter Knox. When the 26-year-old was living in Astoria, he met a woman from Park Slope at a rooftop in Hell's Kitchen.
His first reaction: "I don't care where she lives, I'll do whatever I can to see her again."
Ultimately, he thinks the hour-long commute on the N, Q to the R strengthened their relationship.
"Inter-borough dating makes weaker relationships fall apart faster but can strengthen strong relationships by making you commit to them," he said. "There were no pop-by, spontaneous dates; there were planned events where we were fully in the moment."
They live in Cobble Hill now, happily in one borough ever after.
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Just two miles from the border between England and Wales, the historic market town of Kington is set amongst the beautiful Herefordshire countryside and offers plenty of opportunities for walkers and cyclists to take in the scenic splendour of the area.
Although Kington is known as a centre for walking and cycling, the area can still be explored by car, if that is your preference; the many country lanes that connect the various villages here being perfect for relaxing drives through the lush, green landscape. Two of the most popular trails for walkers are the Black and White Village Trail, a 40-mile circular route (you don't have to walk it all!) that takes in a host of picturesque villages and the famous Mortimer Trail, which leads from Kington to the town of Ludlow.
The tranquil setting of Kington, deep in the countryside, means that it is equally suitable as a destination for total relaxation, in addition to the rather more energetic pursuits of walking and cycling. The town is home to the Kington Museum, which houses over 6000 artefacts, some from the Neolithic Period, telling the story of the history of the town and the surrounding area. One of the most popular attractions here is Hergest Croft Gardens. The beauty of the four very different gardens that make up this attraction never fails to enchant visitors.
Both Hereford and Leominster are within easy reach for day out exploring and the Beacon Beacons National Park across the Welsh border is also within reach.
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About 300 yards from centre of Kington, quietly located in grounds of owner's home, restored and converted to a good standard, much character, on first floor over the original 18th-century coach house, and with large attractive gardens. Excellent holiday base for walks, including Offa's Dyke, Hergest Ridge, well placed for exploring Herefordshire, Wye Valley, Welsh borders and south Shropshire. Hay-on-Wye and Leominster are both about 15 miles. Shops and pubs 300 yards, regular bus service 50 yards (excluding Sundays).
All on first floor: Living/dining room/kitchen with beams. 3 bedrooms: 1 double, 1 twin, 1 single. Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet.
Economy 7 central heating, electricity and bed linen included. Cot. High chair. DVD. Stereo/CD. Electric cooker. Microwave. Washing machine available. Tumble dryer. Large partly walled garden and furniture. Garage (1 car). Parking (2 cars). NB: Deep, unfenced garden pond.
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This characterful and charming, Grade II listed, black-and-white holiday cottage nestles in the heart of the pretty medieval village of Eardisley. Offa's Dyke and Mortimer's Trail nearby, and the area is also popular for cycling, birdwatching, fishing and canoeing along the River Wye. The small town of Kington is just 5 miles, with Eastnor Castle and Hergest Croft Gardens. Hay-on-Wye is 7 miles, renowned for its literary festivals, and has an array of book shops, galleries, antique shops and many bars, restaurants and bistros. Eardisley itself has two great pubs, a village shop and post office and boasts a 12th-century Norman church. The cathedral city of Hereford is within easy driving, about 14 miles. Shop and pub 500 yards, restaurant 5 miles.
Nine steps to rear entrance (alternative lawned slope to front entrance). Spacious living room with wood-burning stove. Kitchen/dining room with electric range (for cooking) and tiled floor. Separate toilet. First floor: Two double bedrooms, each with 5ft bed. Single bedroom. Bathroom with separate shower cubicle and toilet. Shower room with toilet. Most rooms beamed.
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In a peaceful location only 1½ miles from Kington, with lovely views over Welsh border, these detached properties have an enclosed garden and access to 30 acres of land with 5 ponds with fish and waterfowl, where you can enjoy walking and picnics. Excellent walking on lanes and footpaths with direct access to Offa's Dyke at Hergest Ridge. Much of Herefordshire and the border areas easily reached whilst coast at Aberystwyth is about 60 miles. Hay-on-Wye, Leominster 15 miles, Ludlow, Bromyard and Hereford, about 20 miles. Shops, pubs and restaurants 11/2 miles.
All on ground floor: Living room. Dining room. Kitchen. 3 bedrooms: 1 double, 1 twin, 1 single. Bathroom with shower over bath and toilet.
Woodburner in living room included. Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Cot. High chair. Electric cooker. Washing machine. Microwave. Enclosed garden and furniture. 30-acres of shared land. Parking (3 cars). No smoking. NB: 5 ponds in 30-acres shared land.
15 reviews
Large, enclosed garden
Walnut Tree Cottage is a typical 16th century, English, timber-framed, thatched holiday cottage in the middle of the Medieval village of Brampton Bryan. With its beautiful garden and surroundings, standing detached, it is an ideal retreat for those who wish to relax and enjoy quiet seclusion, stunning walks in the Welsh Border countryside and friendly local pubs. Brampton Bryan has an ancient park which rises on to Harley's Mountain and a salmon river just 5 minutes walk from the house. It is situated in a truly magical and unspoiled corner of England. Places nearby include Ludlow, Acton Scott working farm museum and Clun castle. Shop 2 miles.
Ground floor: Living room. Dining room. Kitchen. 1 double bedroom. Utility. Separate toilet. First floor: 2 double bedrooms, one with additional single (for alternative sleeping). Bathroom with toilet.
Open fire in living room (initial fuel included). Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Electric cooker. Washing machine. Tumble dryer. Dishwasher. Fridge/freezer. Large, enclosed garden with patio and furniture. Garage (2 cars). Parking (3 cars). Cycle store. No smoking. Couples and family bookings only.
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Dating from 1674, Luntley Court (ref 13708) is a fine example of a Grade II listed half-timbered manor house. The interior has beams throughout, flagstone floor, oak panelling, 17th century oak staircases and galleried dining area. Within the grounds, there are some outbuildings which have been renovated to offer two very comfortable properties, The Granary (ref W44172) and Gable End (ref W44173) and all enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the Herefordshire countryside. The 10 acres of grounds are shared between the three properties and are bordered by a stream, a dovecote dated 1673 and a lake. Each property also has its own dedicated garden area. It is a superb location for discovering the Welsh Marches, Hay-on-Wye renowned for its books and known as the book capital of the world, Ludlow popular for its food festivals and the cathedral city of Hereford, are all within 16 miles. There is something for everyone, wonderful walking and cycling areas, lots of historic places of interest such as castles and National Trust houses. Enjoy the Black and White Village Trail which are more than just pretty places to visit, each village with its own character and community, with tea rooms, shops, craft workshops and pubs waiting to welcome the visitor. The nearest town is Leominister, 6 miles. Supermarket 6 miles. Nearest village is Pembridge, 1½ miles with gift shop, pubs and restaurant.
Ground floor: Living room with beams and wooden floor. Dining room/kitchen with wooden floor. Utility room. Separate toilet. First floor: 3 bedrooms: 2 double with beams, 1 twin. Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle and toilet.
Towels included. Cot. CD. Gas hob. Electric oven. Fridge/freezer. Small enclosed garden with patio, sitting-out area and furniture. Barbecue. Parking (3 cars).
Oil central heating, electricity and bed linen included. Freeview TV. DVD. Microwave. Washing machine. Dishwasher. Wi-fi. Shared 10-acre grounds. No smoking. Natural water supply from borehole. NB: Fenced lake, stream and steps in grounds.
4 reviews
4 steps to entrance (alternative access via 1 step). Ground floor: Dining room/kitchen with beams and wooden floor. 2 double bedrooms, both with beams, one (5ft) with additional single, one with en-suite shower room and toilet. Bathroom with toilet. First floor: Living room with beams and wooden floor. 2 double bedrooms, both with beams, one with additional single, one with en-suite bathroom with shower over bath and toilet. Shower room with toilet.
Towels included. Cot. High chair. CD. Gas/electric range. Fridge/freezer. Courtyard with patio, sitting-out area and furniture. Barbecue. Ample parking. Cycle store.
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Coopers Yard House is an architect-designed, three-storey detached holiday home set in a medieval alley in the centre of the historic market town of Kington. Furnished to a very good standard, offering contemporary open-plan living, with a woodburner for cosy evenings in after wonderful days out exploring the local areas. Kington itself offers independent little shops selling superb food and curiosities and real ale pubs. Nearby is a health suite and just outside the town you may enjoy the Michelin starred Stagg Inn, for fine food. Take in a round of golf at the highest golf course in England or visit the famous Hergest Croft Gardens. Kington is perfectly located for exploring the beautiful Welsh Marches, where the landscape of lush pastures, orchards and chocolate box villages of Herefordshire abruptly meets the rugged Welsh border hills. Great days of walking will be found along Offa's Dyke and the Mortimer Trail, and is also a fabulous cycling area. Further afield Hay-on-Wye and the Brecon Beacons National Park are about 15 miles by road, the magnificent scenery of the Elan Valley and the Cambrian Mountains will be found about 25 miles away, and Ludlow also within 25 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 200 yards.
Ground floor: Utility room. 3 bedrooms: 1 double (5ft) with en-suite shower room and toilet, 2 twin. Bathroom with toilet. First floor: Living/dining room with French doors and wooden floor/kitchen. Conservatory. Second floor: 2 twin bedrooms. Shower room with toilet.
Woodburner in living room (initial fuel included). Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Travel cot. High chair. DVD and small library. Electric cooker. Microwave. Washing machine. Dishwasher. Fridge/freezer. Wi-fi. Enclosed lawned garden on two levels with patio and furniture. Barbecue. Parking (2 cars). NB: 10 steps in garden and vehicular access to the property is very narrow.
14 reviews
A great location
A great, spacious and well-equipped detached holiday home, ideal for large groups and family gatherings and for those special occasions to be enjoyed together, complete with a games room in the cellar to keep the little ones amused, or even the big ones. It's a walker's paradise with walks including Offa's Dyke, Mortimer's Trail and The Herefordshire Trail, the area is also very popular for cycling. There is much to do and see with attractions for all ages such as Titley Pools Nature Reserve, which includes bird and bat watching, The Small Breeds Farm Park and Owl Centre, Hergest Croft Gardens, Herefordshire Raceway and Westonbury Mill Water Gardens, to name but a few. There is an 18-hole golf course on Bradnor Hill, the highest golf course in England. Hay-on-Wye, famous for its book festival, is well worth visiting. There is an Inn within a few minutes walking distance which has been awarded a Michelin Star. Hereford, Leominster and Ludlow are all within easy driving. Shop 3 miles, pub and restaurant next door.
Ground floor: Living room with double sofa bed. Second living room. Dining room with wooden floor. Kitchen with tiled floor. Games room. Separate toilet. First floor: 4 bedrooms: 3 double, each with additional single, one (5ft) with en-suite shower room and toilet, one with screened off shower cubicle, 1 twin with additional single and screened off shower cubicle. Bathroom with toilet.
Woodburner in living room and second living room (initial fuel included). Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Travel cot. High chair. 50" Freeview TV. DVD. CD. Wii. Electric cooker. Gas Rayburn. Microwave. Washing machine. Dishwasher. Freezer. Wi-fi. Large, lawned courtyard with terrace, patio, sitting-out area and furniture. Barbecue. Ample Parking. Cycle store. Games room with table football, Wii, skittles, small pool table and air hockey. Welcome pack. No smoking.
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In an unspoilt rural position set in 10 acres of grounds
Ground floor: Living room. Dining room. Kitchen with flagstone floor. Utility room. Cloakroom with shower cubicle. First floor: 4 bedrooms: 3 double, one with additional single, one with adjoining single, 1 twin with 2 additional singles, each with en-suite bathroom or either a bathroom or shower room close by. Second floor: 2 twin bedrooms. Separate toilet.
Oil included. Two cots. High chair. DVD. Oil Aga. Tumble dryer. Freezer. Payphone. Garden and furniture. Ample parking.
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The 19th annual Festival International de Louisiane is April 20-24 in downtown Lafayette.
This event celebrates the Francophone connection between Louisiana and the world by celebrating what some consider Louisiana's trademarks: food, music and culture.
Festival International de Louisiane is the largest free outdoor Francophone event in the United States.
Cajun musician Marc Broussard will open the main stage on Thursday, April 21.
Among performers are Geno Delafose and French Rockin' Boogie, The Lucky Playboys, Corey Harris and the Young Blood Brass Band and the Gin & Tonics.
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The assignment game: core bounds for mixe-pair coalitions
In the assignment game framework, we try to identify those assignment matrices in which no entry can be increased without changing the core of the game. These games will be called buyerseller exact games and satisfy the condition that each mixedpair coalition attains the corresponding matrix entry in the core of the game. For a given assignment game, a unique buyerseller exact assignment game with the same core is proved to exist. In order to identify this matrix and to provide a characterization of those assignment games which are buyerseller exact in terms of the assignment matrix, attainable upper and lower core bounds for the mixedpair coalitions are found. As a consequence, an open question posed in Quint (1991) regarding a canonical representation of a 45olattice by means of the core of an assignment game can now be answered.
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