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Raphael Trice, Douglassville, listened recently to Daniel Boone School Board members who said the district's three municipalities are responsible for the lack of local economic development.
School board members told residents at their Feb. 25 and 27 meetings to talk to their municipal officials for answers and information on future solutions.
Amity Township's March 6 Board of Supervisors meeting was devoid of residents seeking answers.
Trice was one of two residents that attended the March 13 Amity Township Planning Commission meeting.
His first question of "Do you allow any prosperity?" began an hour-long review of the township and school district's history.
Commission Chairman Paul R. Weller said the township cannot serve as real estate developer, that the township has never "worked against anyone" (developer or engineer), but that it wasn't long ago when residents were asking the township to slow down on commercial -- and residential development.
Commission members said they began implementing in 2007 a series of zoning changes to minimize the amount of homes that could be built on the land that was then still zoned low and medium density residential.
The ballot referendum in May 2002 asking voters to approve a dedicated tax for the acquisition of land and conservation easements that would preserve open space was rejected by voters.
Commission members and township Solicitor Brian F. Boland said the township boards have assisted the Keystone Villa Douglassville, 1180 Benjamin Franklin Highway; Precision Technology, 551 Old Swede Road, and American Crane, 531 Old Swede Road, through their various expansion phases with fast land development approvals as well as early construction assistance.
"The township has worked really, really hard to encourage good economic development," said Boland.
He added that the township boards have also offered extra meetings with developers and engineers to help their clients meet their requirements for a quick approval process.
Boland said 10 to 11 years ago residents were asking the township to stop approving commercial development, and unfortunately the township never acquired large commercial businesses that could have made it a destination site with smaller accompanying businesses.
McDonald's corporate officials didn't expect the Douglassville McDonald's to be successful and pushed for tall, freeway-type signage.
Boland successfully argued instead for the low impact signage at McDonald's.
"Today, McDonald's is very successful for breakfast, lunch and dinner," said Weller.
"Are there any new initiatives to bring new businesses?" asked Trice.
Township Manager Charles E. Lyon said the township spent money to create the Economic Development Advisory Committee in 2006; the EDAC enabled Lyon to attend the Route 422 Corridor Group meetings, which eventually rejected the idea of tolling Route 422 in Amity Township.
He said the EDAC also advised the township in the creation of commercial zoning overlay districts to encourage development, and the township spent money to hire development consultants.
Boland said the township mapped out easements and spent money on the redesign of Nicholson and Toll Gate roads to benefit the Reading Hospital's development process of an ambulatory center, which it chose not to build despite a 75-day land development approval.
Lyon said the Berks County Economic Partnership has recently "been looking at" the 600 acre site on Limekiln Road known as the Amity Western Industrial Park (AWIP); the EDAC helped the township to create that, which rezoned more than 374 previously residential lots to commercial land tracts for industrial or office-type uses.
"The township didn't create the mess we have," said Weller. "Can't keep creating the mess without money coming in."
"If I was looking to create or relocate a business, it wouldn't be in Amity Township with 30 mills compared to 10 mills," said Supervisor Terry L. Jones.
Weller said residential reassessments are also a reason for declining township and school district revenues.
He said the prices of some new homes in the township -- that had been built before and during the economy's decline and valued at $400,000 to $500,000 -- were not selling, prices were reduced to $250,000, and purchasers sought reassessments from the county.
"I still have a level of frustration with the lack of partnership," said Trice, adding, "I would expect that group to come over here and say, 'Hey, What can we do?'"
Boland said the township started a partnership with the school district in January 2001 when the school board approved to accept 22 acres of land on Weavertown Road to build the Daniel Boone Middle School.
He said the licensing agreement for the $3.5 million park (built by the township) still has both entities meeting together.
Commission members said some school board members had attended township meetings in the mid 2000's.
"How are the two parties looking at some solutions?" asked Trice.
Weller said it's not two parties but four -- Union Township and the Borough of Birdsboro.
"Union Township has approved a lot of residential developments the last five years -- density-wise," said Weller.


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as of 8/15 (day after ex-dividend) still 627K shorts, same as of 7/31 report
Who do you think these people are? Just a few big heavy hitters who jumped into short positions a year or so ago and who are now reluctant to let go of their positions because it will cause huge economic loss for them, or a lot of little investors who think the CLCT shares will go down? Personally, I believe it may be the former.... If so, the short positions may linger until year end when it is more politically feasible to take the tax losses associated with their positions.
Sentiment: Strong Buy
Has to be big guys. I would guess the little guys sum total of shorts is less than 25K, about the historical avg.
Could be an acquirer looking to hold the shares down. Can't really think of any other reason


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You improved a lot, especially with a stronger sense of anatomy and color. But I liked the background of the original one more. The chain-link fence bg with blood is more appealing. Maybe combine it with the new one?
yep, you have reason, but I have a problem, on first drawing I made the BG with photoshop and differents brushes, but on second drawing I have a photoshop but no brushes.. I made the second BG with illust with the drawing directly T_T
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Cape Town - Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu has criticised the expansion of President Jacob Zuma's home in Nkandla, it was reported on Wednesday.
"Who in their right minds could have approved the expenditure of more than R200 million? And to do it in that area, where you have this nice place standing up and just around there the squalor and poverty," said Tutu.


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Definition of the noun sangoma
What does sangoma mean as a name of something?
noun - plural: sangomas
- a traditional Zulu healer and respected elder
Alternative definition of the noun sangoma
- [context: South Africa] A witch doctor, traditional herbalist, or traditional healer.
- Sangoma is a fictional character in the 2009 drama film Skin.
- in the film "Skin", played by Gladys Mahlangu
- Sangoma is a fictional character from the 2009 film District 9.
- in the film "District 9", played by Hlengiwe Madlala
- Sangoma is a fictional character from the 2006 film König Otto.
- in the film "König Otto", played by Mawongo Tyawa
- "Sangoma" is a musical album of Miriam Makeba.
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Sangoma a.k.a. Traditional healers of South Africa are practitioners of traditional African medicine in Southern Africa. They fulfill different social and political roles in the community, including divination, healing physical, emotional and spiritual illnesses, directing birth or death rituals, finding lost cattle, protecting warriors, counteracting witches, and narrating the history, cosmology, and myths of their tradition. There are two main types of traditional healers within the Nguni, Sotho-Tswana and Tsonga societies of Southern Africa: the diviner, and the herbalist. These healers are effectively South African shamans who are highly revered and respected in a society where illness is thought to be caused by witchcraft, pollution or through neglect of the ancestors. It is estimated that there are as many as 200,000 indigenous traditional healers in South Africa compared to 25,000 Western-trained doctors. Traditional healers are consulted by approximately 60% of the South African population, usually in conjunction with modern biomedical services.
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Religion and the Health of the Public (2012)
Shifting the Paradigm by Gary Gunderson, Jim Cochrane
Sometimes mistakenly regarded as a "witchdoctor," the sangoma is a health provider who might use traditional medicines (such as a herbalist), but more generally, employs a mix ofpsychosomatic and spiritual treatments, with a par- ticular ...
The Esoteric Codex: Supernatural Legends
by Cedrick Pettigrove
The sangoma is a diviner, somewhere on a par with a fortune teller, and is employed in detecting illness, ...
Changing World Religions, Cults & Occult
by Jerry Stokes
Sangoma Known also as a shaman or witch doctor - a sangoma is a priest of Southern African origin. Sat-Yuga A Sanskrit word, Sat-Yuga is a Hindu prophecy about the coming of the age of truth or golden age. It is characterized by a time of ...
Children Around the World: The Ultimate Class Field Trip, Grades PK - 2 (2010)
Visit 14 Countries and Explore the Languages and Cultures of Children Across the Globe by Marilee Whiting Woodfield
ABBCBB Sangoma A sangoma is a traditional South African healer and fortune- teller. A sangoma uses shells, bones, and herbs to foretell a person's future. Gather a small assortment of sticks (for bones), shells, and herb stems and place ...
Cheeky Fictions (2005)
Laughter and the Postcolonial by Susanne Reichl, Mark Stein
A sangoma is an African traditional healer, claiming supernatural powers.
Where Global Contradictions are Sharpest (2005)
Research Stories from the Kalahari by Keyan G. Tomaselli
A sangoma is an African traditional Zulu healer, often a woman, claiming supernatural powers of divination. 67 Only rarely do academic authors get paid ...
The Legend of Bobcat Bill: A Sheriff Thomas Peacemaker Mystery (2014)
by Daniel Agee
A Sangoma is a holy man. Papatua will talk to the creators of all things and we will find the abathakati, perform a light ceremony and destroy it," Bamba said with a matter-of-fact tone. "Well, we all saw what we saw. A gaggle of people have ...
by YURI ZAMBRANO
Sangoma is a drummer, a clairvoyant, one who uses the drum to arouse the spirits. Inyanga also is considered as name for a shaman (Larsen 1996) 12 Lumbewe: a prophet in the camp of Munumu-Taba (an ancient and sacred kingdom).
An Encyclopedia of Shamanism Volume 2 (Paperback) (2007)
by Christina Pratt
Traditionally the sangoma is a woman. However, there are male sangoma, many of whom are gender variant or transformed shamans. The twasa must learn the tribal and community history, mythology, and ceremonies while engaged in a ...
The African Way (2007)
The Power of Interactive Leadership by Mike Boon
A sangoma is a diviner and herbalist - a type of priest-healer. But the myth of the witchdoctor persists. However, sangomas and nyangas are not witchdoctors. Sangomas do not choose this profession for themselves. They experience a calling ...
CRC World Dictionary of Plant Names (1999)
Common Names, Scientific Names, Eponyms, Synonyms, and Etymology by Umberto Quattrocchi
West Africa: kisidwe, lalnjo Cameroon: anyoe, nyonne, ebungo matatolo, eboungo matalo, bianji, nsangomo, mbawandje Central Africa: orogbo erin, banoummabi, boko, ouotera pissale Gabon: agnube, sangoma, bouandjo, sangoun Ivory ...
Encyclopedia of the Peoples of Africa and the Middle East (2009)
by Facts On File, Incorporated
Sangoma literally means "people of the drum." sanjak An administrative district of the early Ottoman Empire. By the end of the 14th century the sanjaks had become subdivisions of the larger beylerbeyliks. sanza An Azande musical instrument ...
The Penguin Dictionary of Alternative Medicine (2008)
by T V Sairam
Zulu sangoma bones ...
The Internet Encyclopedia (2004)
by Hossein Bidgoli
pdf Sangoma Technologies (n.d.). X.25 tutorial. Retrieved September 17, 2002, from http://www.sangoma.com/ x25.htm SIP ...
Encyclopedia of African Peoples (2013)
by The Diagram Group,
sangoma A Nguni word for a diviner or prophet. "Sangoma" literally means "peopleof thedrum." sansa see mbira sanza An Azande musical ...
Dictionary of African Biography
1:378 Sangoma (album ), ...
The Chambers Crossword Dictionary, 3rd edition (2012)
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medic, quack,spike 06 change, crocus,dilute, fiddle,mganga,neuter, repair, weaken 07falsify, massage, pervert, sangoma 08 castrate, disguise,marabout, medicate, medicine,sawbones 09 bodycurer,clinician, physician, sterilize10add drugs ...
Historical Dictionary of Lesotho (2013)
by Scott Rosenberg, Richard F. Weisfelder
many Basotho seek out traditional doctors and healers (sangoma). In 1991 there were 8,579 licensed traditional practitioners in ...
The Routledge Dictionary of English Language Studies (2012)
by Michael Pearce
sangoma ('traditional healer'), suka (' go away'). South-east England Dialectologists generally divide southern England into two main areas: South-east England (London, Kent, Surrey, East and ...
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TCS is a Christ-centered school, and our staff consider it a great privilege to come along side parents in training children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord while giving them the best quality of academics possible.
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if you have it..then only i can..??.....lol
That all depends on if we're compatible. People can have the best intentions but if the two people just arent right for each other that can end bad. People have personalities, habits, and issues. They may get on the others nerves and they might not even know they're doing it. It all comes down to what you can live with about a person. Personally if the chick has been to prison for homicide thats one of the things I dont think I'd be able to overlook. Lol But to answer you're question simply. No my intentions would not be to break your heart.
who the fool will do that ?xxx
I am not evil...so no!
Wanna find out?
No, I won't. I promise.
I'm sorry my dear, but Starfleet requires my presence or I will be UA.
I'd rather Break my arm. :)
Yes, coz i need to replace yours with mine..
It won't, it's covered with fluff :). That itself is indestructible and irresistible.
Well, that saves me the trouble of telling you..*walks back out the door* O.o
Why, is that what you want???
Just use me and dump me and no one gets hurt.
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Import Your Old Songs into Guitar Hero 5
Written Monday, August 10, 2009 By Dan WebbView author's profile
For the first time in Guitar Hero history, Guitar Hero 5 will be the first title to feature backward compatibility on some of the franchises' previously used music. Activision also stated that they hope this will be something that they do for future Guitar Hero titles from here on out.
Not only will 152 of the 158 downloadable tracks already work with Guitar Hero 5, but you'll also be able to import "some" of the Guitar Hero World Tour and Smash Hits tracks as well. Of course, there will be a fee involved, just like there was with Rock Band, but for once, it's a fee we wouldn't mind paying. All of the songs you import will feature upgrades such as band moments and vocal star power.
We're just hoping that the use of the word "some" is just a poor choice of words on their part. Other than that, great news.


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Photo Slam to showcase 12 Oklahoma photographers
Try to imagine an event that's part art exhibition and part poetry slam with a hint of "The Gong Show" and a bit of those popular fast-paced Japanese PechaKucha presentations tossed in for good measure.
That's what the Oklahoma City Museum of Art and Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition are going for with their Photo Slam, a speedy showcase of 12 Oklahoma artists planned for Thursday night at the museum.
"It's like a poetry slam, a story slam, the idea of a slam, where it's like a real high-energy, fast-paced discussion," said Chandra Boyd, the museum's senior associate curator of education.
"The idea is that each photographer has five minutes to present their work, and they can do that in any format. ... If they go over the five minutes, they get gonged. It's fun to see the photographers' personalities come out. They really get into this opportunity to tell about their work."
Dynamic presentation
The Photo Slam doesn't follow the typical art lecture format, said OVAC Associate Director Kelsey Karper.
Along with dynamic and competitive poetry slams, she said Photo Slam is inspired by PechaKucha, a presentation style developed in Tokyo in 2003. A kind of show-and-tell version of an open mike, PechaKucha — which translates roughly to "chitchat" in Japanese — is aimed at architects and other creative types, who showcase their work and ideas in 20 images, each shown for just 20 seconds.
"It's a way to give a presentation that's more interesting, fast-moving and entertaining, so that's the format that you get. But there's a very strict time limit," Karper said.
"We were taking these ideas from different types of really engaging presentation styles, and we kind of melded them together to come up with the Photo Slam."
She's not kidding about the strict time limit: Photographers who go over the time limit really will hear someone bang a gong.
"We do encourage the artists to use their five minutes creatively. In the past, we've had people incorporate music. We had one photographer who went through the theater and hid things under everyone's seats," Karper said. "We've actually even had the presenting photographer taking pictures of the audience during their presentation ... so I'm excited to see what this year's group will do."
Oklahoma showcase
The museum and OVAC served up their first Photo Slam in 2008, and Thursday's event will mark the third installment.
The slams typically are offered in conjunction with a photography exhibition at the museum. "Herb Ritts: Beauty and Celebrity," an exhibit of 80 black-and-white images by the legendary portrait photographer, opened last week at the museum and shows there through July 28.
Carlos Knight, art director at This Land Press, selected the dozen Photo Slam participants from a pool of applicants.
The 12 chosen photographers — Lucia Martinez, Wendy Mutz, Kurt Nagy, Zach Nash, Ben Pendleton, all of Oklahoma City; Natalie Slater and Chad Clark, both of Tulsa; Sarah Engel-Barnett, Norman; Summer Lu, Weatherford; Thomas Tucker, Edmond; Crystal Walters, Pryor; and Reginna Zhidov, Chickasha — come from around the state and have varying degrees of photography experience."
"I think that's the really fun part. You've got like professional photographers up against people who are hobbyists," Boyd said.
"This is really their chance to get into the museum and fill the auditorium with people who are also photo enthusiasts. ... We've had really good attendance in the past. I think by partnering with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition, they are good to help us really connect to the art community in a way that we normally don't get to do."
In addition, the 12 participants work in varying styles, techniques and subject matters.
Traditional photographs, iPhone shots and photo manipulations are expected to be included.
"It is limited to photography, but within photography, there's all these variations in different styles and ways of working and photographic methods," Karper said. "That's part of what makes it really interesting."
The gong doesn't hurt, either.


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Clark County residents looking to purchase health coverage through the state-based insurance exchange will have fewer options than people living in other counties.
LifeWise Health Plan of Washington was the only carrier approved by state Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler to provide health plans for individuals and families in Clark County. LifeWise, which currently serves about 6,800 Clark County residents, will offer eight health plans when the exchange opens Oct. 1.
Kaiser Permanente's application to provide plans in Southwest Washington was denied.
People who purchase insurance through the exchange, part of the Obama administration's Affordable Care Act, may be eligible for tax credits or subsidies to offset the costs.
The monthly premiums for the LifeWise plans range from $115 to $657 per person for the lowest-level, or bronze, plans, which cover 60 percent of health costs. Monthly premiums for the highest-level — or gold — plans available in Clark County, which cover 80 percent of costs, range from $177 to $924 per person.
Those rates do not include federal subsidies available to individuals and families making up to 400 percent of the federal poverty level.
"We're now one step closer to giving Washington consumers access to affordable health insurance," Kreidler said in a news release. "Many of the companies will look the same, but they're going to sell all-new plans with much better benefits."
Kreidler's office announced Thursday the four insurance carriers approved to sell individual health plans on the state exchange, Washington Healthplanfinder, this fall. The four carriers — LifeWise, Premera Blue Cross, Group Health Cooperative and Bridge-Span — will offer 31 plans.
But with only one approved carrier, Clark County has the fewest plan options. Every other county in the state has at least 24 plan options — eight from LifeWise and 16 from Premera. The Premera rates are similar to the LifeWise rates for Southwest Washington, with most varying only $5 to $15.
Seven Washington counties — King, Kitsap, Pierce, Skagit, Snohomish, Spokane and Thurston — will have all 31 plan options.
Nine other insurers — including Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Northwest, Community Health Plan of Washington and Molina Healthcare of Washington — submitted applications to provide plans in the exchange but were not approved. Many, Kreidler said, were unable to guarantee access to certain providers and hospitals.
That, however, was not the problem for Kaiser, which applied to provide several plans in Southwest Washington, Kreidler said in a phone interview Thursday.
"Kaiser had several health savings accounts that didn't meet the federal requirements of health savings accounts," he said. "Even if they dropped those, then they would have to come back with all-new rates because of the impact on other plans."
Kreidler said his office "tried our darndest and worked very closely with Kaiser" to get the plans in line with federal requirements.
"We just ran out of time," he said.
The insurance commissioner's office faced a July 31 deadline set by the Washington Health Benefit Exchange, the public-private partnership tasked with implementing the health insurance exchange. The exchange board will now review the approved plans and make a final announcement at its Aug. 21 meeting.
Andrew McCulloch, Kaiser Permanente Northwest regional president, issued a statement expressing his disappointment in the decision following Thursday's announcement.
"We want this new marketplace to be as robust as possible, to ensure that more people have access to the health and care services they need," he said. "Given our commitment to provide high-quality heath and care services to the communities of Southwest Washington, we're reaching out to the Washington state insurance commissioner to seek the best path forward."
Kreidler said his office will begin working with the denied carriers, and others that didn't apply, this fall in order to get more plans qualified for 2015.
Other options
Even though only one carrier was approved to sell Clark County plans in the 2014 exchange, Kreidler said he anticipates local residents will have additional options outside of the exchange. Health plans purchased outside of the exchange, however, are not eligible for tax subsidies.
Nine carriers have applied to sell insurance plans outside of the exchange. Kreidler has approved three of those carriers' plans and has until the end of September to review the others.
LifeWise, which provides coverage for more than 100,000 people in Washington, is awaiting approval for its plans outside the exchange. LifeWise's plans are the same inside and outside of the exchange, with one exception. Plans outside the exchange include pediatric dental coverage and, as a result, have a slightly higher cost, said LifeWise spokeswoman Melanie Coon.
Offering plans inside and outside the exchange gives consumers more options, said LifeWise spokeswoman Nicola King. For example, people who are not eligible for subsidies and have an insurance broker they work with may choose to purchase their plan outside the exchange, she said.
"We wanted to make sure our members had the opportunity to do what was best for them," King said.
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Another print of mine was chosen for the Home Decor division of William Sonoma. It's a wonderfully large print, 38.5" wide x 51" high overall, and I am extremely pleased with the quality. This is an image of Rosewind which was one of two small tenders built for the beautifully restored 1938 Alden motorsailer Trade Wind at Rockport Marine, Maine. Many thanks to the artisans at Rockport Marine. Now to get out and shoot some more!
Limited edition, black and white prints for Williams-Sonoma
Two of my new black and white limited edition prints are now on sale with Williams-Sonoma. Jane posted this on Facebook and the response was extremely positive. Thanks everyone for your support.
I don't often do a 'reflection' post. But a Norwegian friend of mine, fine art photographer Morten Loeberg, commented on the post - 'gone are the dark room days'. It brought back great memories of a decade ago, when I was living in Norway with Trygve and our newborn infant twins, Alexander and Iselin. I would savor the moments when I could print in Morten's dark room through that deep dark winter of Norway. That was the last time I did traditional dark room printing.
Late nights and darkroom chemicals are not really healthy for anyone, but I miss the dark room time and the creativity of the process. I loved the split toning, dodging and burning, and all the wonderful papers that were available back then. When the kids are in college in another ten years, maybe I will find the time to unpack my darkroom and return to the craft I love.
BB18 in NYC
I could not have thought of a better way to end the season than to head to New York City to photograph a beautiful BB18 from Artisan Boatworks–the Buzzards Bay 18 BESHERTE. To view video of her sistership, UNCAS, click here.
Marblehead Corinthian Classic Yacht Regatta
The Corinthian Yacht Club in Marblehead, MA, hosts the Classic Yacht Regatta for two days of racing in August, sponsored by the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge. I was fortunate enough to catch it this year, and although the breeze was light, I was still able to capture some beautiful classics. Thank you Corinthian Yacht Club for hosting a fabulous event.
View the slide show below.
2014 Nautical Images Calendar
For many years, I have wanted to publish my own calendar. I've always felt that the freedom of creativity doesn't end with the shutter release. It's the editing and presentation of one's work that truly completes the creative process.
This year, I am pleased to present my first self-published calendar for both the wooden boat enthusiast and the nautically inclined. From the past several years of shooting wooden boats around the world, I've hand picked 12 of my favorite images to share.
The 2014 Nautical Images calendar sells for $14.95 and is uniquely sized at 9" square - opening to 9" wide x 18" tall - with a black wire-o binding. This compact size fits nicely in snug spaces and is an ideal for your boat. The calendar is printed on a sturdy card stock with a protective glossy UV coating, making the images suitable for framing. Contact us for quantity discount on FIVE or more calendars ($12.95 each) or for wholesale inquiries.
ORDER ONLINE: estore.langleyphoto.com/calendar
Available in the gallery in early November
Client News from this weekend's Newport International Boat Show
Although I'm not in Newport this weekend, if you're heading to the Newport International Boat Show today or tomorrow, please drop by and visit our clients who are attending and debuting new additions to their trade show offerings. Great Island Boat Yard (GIBY) will be displaying a video I made for them this past summer. I met Steve and Stephanie Rowe about 3 years ago and we started talking about a video for GIBY. At that time, I was working on a quite a few videos for my clients, but only as a shooter and content provider. Although I had edited many pieces to music, editing one to interviews was a step forward. After fine tuning the storyboards and pre-production, this summer, for the first time, I produced, shot, and edited the GIBY video myself. John Snyder of Marine Media provided his expertise for the sound and interview (thank you John!), and Steve Rowe and his customers made it breeze. The result showcases the beauty, efficiency, and family oriented nature of the Harpswell, Maine boatyard. It is viewing at GIBY's booth in Newport this weekend, and here:
Artisan Boatworks was ready for a fresh, updated trade show booth presence, and my studio manager, Jane Kurko, designed the new display. Jane has been with me since 2008. In addition to managing the gallery and being my second shooter on assignments, she also designs my marketing collateral, print ads and photo books. Simultaneously, she has kept a handful of freelance graphic design clients during her days off. Since so many of my clients have had design needs, earlier this year she brought her talents in house to service Langley Photography clients as well. Here are two shots of Artisan's booth in Newport (images are courtesy of Alec Brainerd, president of Artisan Boatworks).
Castine to Camden Feeder Race
The 2013 Castine to Camden Feeder Race was stunning with a mix of fog, sun, and amazing clouds. Click on the slideshow above to see a selection from the day, and then visit my online store to order prints. I have adjacent images of several of the boats, so if you would like to view a larger selection of your boat, send me an email and I'll check the archives for additional shots.
Saturday morning, Jane and I were headed to the Eggemoggin Reach Regatta for another day of shooting, but encountered engine trouble and had to head back to Camden. So, apologies to those who had hoped to see photos from the ERR. There's always next year...
Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta 2013
One word: Weather!!! I've been shooting most of the Antigua Classic Yacht Regattas since 1999, and I have never had a collection of days like this. I arrived early in the week with my family and watched as the wind blew hard for days. White caps increased and the swell grew daily.
Day 1 - By time the first race started on Friday, the blue swell was large and the winds were a steady 20+ knots. Rain squalls were plentiful that day, and as luck would have it, the sun came out as the dark skies passed, creating a beautifully dramatic backdrop for the boats on the last 2 legs of the race.
Day 2 - It just kept getting better. The winds increased to a steady 26 knots with gusts up to 32. Rain squalls and 10 ft. swells made it an exhilarating ride for me that day. I had hired a 23 ft. center console open chase boat and we slammed and/or rolled from wave to wave to get the shots. I've never see the classics race in such conditions before, and although my gear (and my body) got beaten up, it was worth the shots.
Day 3 - Onboard Adventuress, an 83 ft. Fife restored by Rockport Marine and launched last summer in Rockport Maine (see previous blog postings for the video I made on this restoration with Steve Stone). I sailed onboard with many of the Rockport Marine crew, including Taylor Allen, whose continual grin was a pleasure to see. Thank you Captain Alastair and the Adventuress crew for a wonderful sail.
Day 4 - Ideal West Indies weather, with 15 to 18 knots, blue skies, puffy white clouds and a majestic blue swell. A great way to wrap up the races.
Click here, or on the image below, and enjoy the slide show to follow, and be sure to visit our eStore for purchasing prints of the regatta. If you would like to see a full selection of a particular boat, do not hesitate to contact us and we will post you a selection.
UNCAS: Buzzards Bay 18 built by Artisan Boatworks, Rockport, ME
Alec Brainerd of Artisan Boatworks talks about Uncas, the Nathanael Herreshoff-designed Buzzards Bay 18 - the first BB18 to have been built in over a hundred years, and the only one of this design in existence.
Artisan Boatworks in Rockport, Maine builds some of the most beautiful small wooden boats in the world. This past autumn, we shot the Uncas launch at Rockport Marine, and I subsequently headed out from Camden Harbor into Penobscot Bay to capture video of her first sail. Alec and Erin Brainerd of Artisan Boatworks are at the tiller.
This boat is a sweet daysailer and a true heirloom crafted by some of the best talents in the wooden boat world. Uncas' sails are by Nathaniel S. Wilson, Sailmaker, of Boothbay Harbor, Maine.
My passion for photographing wooden boats jumps yet another level when a boatyard like Artisan continues to provide such great works of art.
Rockport Marine's ADVENTURESS
Rockport Marine's restoration of "Adventuress", an 83 foot William Fife designed yacht built in Scotland, 1924.
"Most of the visuals you see on the screen in this video are the work of Alison Langley. Her video and stills are breathtaking. We've been lucky to get to work with her on this project." Steve Stone, Off Center Harbor
I was hired by Rockport Marine to photograph the full restoration of Adventuress in early Spring of 2010. At that time, I was also finishing the project of photographing the three year restoration of Trade Wind, a 1938 Alden motor sailer, for her owners Michael and Marcy Brenner. I love making images of boat building and had started this as a personal project in 2006, so I had a rhythm going, to say the least, and it certainly helped that the crew at Rockport Marine were used to me sticking my camera in their business on a regular basis.
Around this time, I had also started shooting video for clients, using a Sony HD camcorder on the water, and then quickly turning to my DSLR Canon 5DII for a more superior quality and creativeness. Attending a Final Cut Pro editing course from instructor Chi Ho Lee at the Maine Media Workshops, I had learned enough to begin my journey of cinema graphic storytelling and a new world opened to me. I was hooked.
As many of you know, the cinema quality of video that comes from the high end DSLR cameras is amazing. I started to play with lenses, selective focus, and focus pulling. I learned a great deal from working with local talented filmmakers such as David Berez, and Geoff Parker, and I took inspiration from the footage Amory Ross was making for Puma Ocean Racing. I practiced and honed my skills at hand held versus tripod shooting. I purchased extra attachments for the 5DII, which enabled me to fine tune the focus pulling, changing the focus for example, from the boat builder's hands to a detail in the hatch he was building. All the while, the crew at Rockport Marine had the patience to let me into their world of boat building. Then it got even better. Steve Stone came on the wooden boat scene with OffCenterHarbor.com, a subscription-based web site that delivers informational stories about boating, wooden boats and the lifestyle it embodies. I was an instant fan of their site and signed up immediately. Little did I realize then that I would soon have the fortune of collaborating with Steve. Taylor Allen had hired us independently but in the Spring of 2012, he asked us to combine efforts on a 3-part video Steve was producing for them.
Steve is a gifted storyteller with a passion for making films about wooden boats. With his relaxed disposition and keen interest, he was able to interview the people of Rockport Marine in a way that would draw out the very best. As Steve worked with his hand held camcorder, I worked with the DSLR, and together we combined talents that made for a rich product.
A special thanks goes to my studio manager, Jane Kurko, for filling in the gaps as a second shooter during the process. It was a relief to know that as I concentrated on the video, she was catching some great still shots to add to the mix. Her creative eye and dedication has been a great asset to the project and to Langley Photography.
Another word of recognition goes to Kevin Ross of Off Center Harbor. Kevin's editing skills are amazing. He sorted through hours and hours of footage to put together three videos that are themselves, each a work of art.
Lastly, without Rockport Marine's yard manager, Maria Simpson, Steve and I could not have produced such rich content. Thank you Maria for making it all possible.
What you see in these three videos tells the story of a unique boatyard; filled with the finest artisans and workers that one can find in the boat building business. Rockport Marine is a family. I'm proud to have been let into their world to help tell their story.
To view the first two videos we made for Rockport Marine, visit my vimeo site, Langley Photography.
Artisan Boatworks' Buzzards Bay 18
Artisan Boatworks has just launched Uncas, a brand-new Buzzards Bay 18, a Herreshoff sloop. Alec Brainerd and his crew have built another beautiful boat and Alison had the chance to shoot her maiden voyage out of Rockport, Maine and around Camden Harbor. Click on this short multimedia piece that Alison put together for Alec's presentation at Camden Yacht Club. A longer video will be launched soon to include footage of the construction, launch, sailing, and interviews.
Or, you can also click here to view it on Alison's Vimeo page.
Alec Brainerd talks about the design in this excerpt from his builder's blog:
"The Buzzards Bay 18 is yet another design, of which no original example survives. Herreshoff designed the 18 in 1903, just a few years after the Buzzards Bay 15. She is 29' on deck, 18' on the waterline, displaces 4430 lbs, and has 472 square feet of sail. Similarly to the Belfast Lough One Design, the Buzzards Bay 18 captures the spirit of the "Big Boats" in a captivating way. She would be a good intermediate boat between the Buzzards Bay 15 and larger Buzzards Bay 25, and I would be tempted to lower the ballast keel and eliminate the centerboard in the same way Herreshoff did with the Buzzards Bay 15 when designing Flicker.
The Buzzards Bay 18 is one of the smallest designs of this type that have ample cabin space for occasional overnight use, and adequate displacement to accommodate either diesel or electric propulsion. She is very similar in size and shape to Sparkman and Stephens Dark Harbor 20, but her increased beam adds considerably to the available interior and cockpit space.
To me, the Buzzards Bay 18 is one of the most beautiful of all the Herreshoff designs, and she intrigues me because here is an opportunity to reintroduce the world to something that has been otherwise lost forever. I'm not even aware of any photos of original Buzzards Bay 18's. To build a new replica of Herreshoff's Buzzards Bay 18 would be a truly noble endeavor, and one that would have considerable lasting value to both the classic yachting community, and those who revere the Herreshoff legacy."
Check out the Artisan Boatworks' builders blog to read more: http://www.artisanboatworks.com/about/builders-blog
Sailing Yacht SINCERITY
Sincerity is an 88 ft. classic ketch designed and built by Cantieri Baglietto in Italy.
This year she saw a mini upgrade at Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding Co. in Thomaston, Maine, where among other things her topsides were painted from dark blue to white (her original color).
This made all previous images of her visually "out of date," so we spent the holidays shooting her in the Caribbean, where she is available this winter for charter, with St. Lucia's dramatic Pitons as a backdrop. Sincerity will rejoin the New England charter fleet this summer, and this short video proves that she will undoubtedly turn heads in whatever harbor she enters. For more information visit: www.sailingyachtsincerity.com
Music supplied by Music For Productions Inc. | www.musicforproductions.com
Artisan Boatworks Launches New 12-1/2' Herreshoff Replica
Alec Brainerd of Artisan Boatworks catches a late season sail in Camden Harbor on PUMPKIN, a 12-1/2 Herreshoff replica.
ISOBEL - Designed by Stephens & Waring, Built by Brooklin Boatyard, Interior by Martha Coolidge
ISOBEL, a 68' Spirit of Tradition racing/cruising sloop
Designed by Stephens & Waring, built by Brooklin Boatyard, interior by Martha Coolidge.
Rockport Marine commissioned this 90-second multimedia piece to debut at the Wooden Boat Show in Mystic, CT. Trade Wind won the "Judge's Choice" in the Concours d'Elegance at the Wooden Boat Show. Congratulations to Trade Wind owners Michael, Marcy and the crew at Rockport Marine!
Nathaniel S. Wilson, Sailmaker
I recently dropped by Nathaniel S. Wilson, Sailmaker, in East Boothbay and captured some great shots of the sail loft. Nat Wilson opened his shop in 1975, hand-cutting sails on the floor of his shop and using industrial sewing machines and hand tools for his craft. Trade Wind, a 1938 Alden Motor-Sailer recently restored and launched by Rockport Marine, features gorgeous hand-crafted Nat Wilson sails. I'll be heading back to the loft again this summer to shoot more in this stunning setting.
2010 Eggemoggin Reach Regatta
This year's ERR was a feast for both photographers and sailors. The light was stunning and the wind was perfect! Here's TICONDEROGA.
Nautical Images Gallery Reopens
Nautical Images Gallery and Langley Photography are now located on the Camden Public Landing. The new gallery is located at 8 Public Landing, nestled between Cappy's Chowder house and the waterfall, overlooking the docks of bustling Camden Harbor. One of the best perks is that Alison can dock her chase boat right outside in front of the gallery! We couldn't be happier with the studio, and the gallery will be up and running by July 1. Please stop in and shop for nautical prints, posters or note cards.
Premiering Multimedia at the Maine Boatbuilders Show
I'm excited to debut my new business venture, multimedia video, at this year's Maine Boatbuilders Show, March 19-21 at the Portland Company Complex. Stop by my booth to see a selection of videos in addition to new prints, posters, note cards and calendars. Here's a sneak peek at Freedom, a Mathis Trumpy restored by McMillen Yachts.
To view the the longer, restoration version of this multimedia piece on McMillen's web site click here.


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Four Seasons Resort Whistler - Private Residences features a lobby with a large stone fireplace and concierge desk. The 24 hour fitness facility provides a steam room, indoor pool, fitness equipment and two spa tubs. Guests at the Private Residences are given access to the amenities at the Four Seasons Resort Whistler.
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Magnum LST - Fine Edge
In the world of champagnes, magnum means big. In the world of folding hunting knives, Magnum L.S.T. means monstrous performance from a thoughtful design that is as light as champagne bubbles. So the "L" stands for light. The "S" stands for strong. And the "T" stands for toughness that can be compared to a bull in rut.
The basic design concept flows from Gerber's earlier success with the original L.S.T. pocketknives. With a lock-back blade securing system. Emphatic finger grip placements. Fine checkering in the handle for a can't-miss grip. And a stainless steel blade that holds its edge and brings home the bacon. Or venison. Or whatever...
Whether you go for the black handle (fine edge or serrated), or the fine edge Mossy Oak Break-Up, the Magnum L.S.T. is lot of knife for the money. And that's definitely something to celebrate.
- Overall Length: 8.09"
- Blade Length: 3.46"
- Closed Length: 4.59"
- Weight: 4.8 oz.
- Lock Mechanism: Lock-back
- Blade Style: Drop Point
- Blade Material: 420HC Stainless Steel
- Blade Type: Fine
- Handle Material Glass-filled nylon
- Sheath Material: Ballistic nylon
- Lightweight synthetic handle
- Finger grooves for maximum grip
- Lock-back design
own one of the knife for about 20 yr now
I think it is one of the best Knife made
I've had this knife for years now and have rarely had to sharpen it. Great Durability,Strong lock, Sharp blade,Etc. and would definitely recommend if you can find one still (Its is discontinued). Go find yourself one!
I've had this knife for about 12 years. It allows goes in my kit to all four corners of the world. Sharpened twice and it never failed. I wished they put a hole for a lanyard at the bottom, but I'm grateful I never lost it. The day my old hands can't open, I'll pass it on to my son.
gerber knives are my favorite. hands down
I have three lst knives one small two magnum ,I would,nt trade them for anything ive used them on deer elk and bear! they have never failed iwould actually buy more if they didn,t discontinue them ...they are my sharpest knives I own and I have many brands of knives I am proud to own these knives that were made so close to my home ! in Oregon "thanks gerber 15 years and counting!...
I have three of these knifes that I bought when they first came out on the market. One of them is camo and the other two are black. Three of the B E S T knifes I have ever owned in my 71 years.
I have had one since they first came out. Owned longer than any other knife. Excellent. Have only sharpened once.
By far one of the best knives you have ever made. I wish you still made it.
i have had this knife for 20 + yrs and it has been my constant companion until recently when it broke will definatley get another one soon as i can.i miss my knife nothing else compares and i have dozens of knifes.
I have the mossy oak magnum L.s.t. they first came out and use it daily cant say a bad thing about it been the best knives I have had. in the last 61 years.
I have had my lst for about 5 years now and bought it because of the Gerber guarantee and the great craftsmanship that Gerber has always had while I was growing up. Mine is the mossy oak, which as a down side I lost it over the winter and finally found it a month ago... still perfect and not a rust spot on it even though it was exposed to the ellements for 6 months. The movement is still silk smooth when opening it. Thanks Gerber for another fine product.
My pop pop has been carrying this knife since is first came out, it's his favorite knife and it never leaves his sight. I just found this on the website and figure I'd write a review for him, he said he'd never buy another pocket knife again :)
I used this knife every day in the dirt and mud doing tile drainage for three years. Unfortunatly it got stolen, overall I loved it. Easily resharpenable.
Best pocketknife I've ever owned - takes and holds a razor edge, super ergonomic, and takes a lot of abuse. It's a real workhorse and an outstanding value, and cheap enough that you won't fret over scratching it up or dinging the blade.
Carried one every day for 15 years until I lost it, then went out and bought another.
this is a awesome knife i have used it alot and no wear and tear at all
I have had this knife since 1990. The best most versitile knife I own. Get one and keep it close, you won't regret it.
After having used this knife for years, I'd heartily recommend it. Light Strong Tough... LST? I had no idea that's what it stood for, but I suppose that describes it. Back in the day, this was just another US-made Gerber knife... and well worth the price.


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YouTube and Warner Music Kiss and Make Up
Warner and YouTube this week announced a deal that will see Warner artists return to YouTube.
In a blog post published yesterday afternoon, YouTube prefaced the announcement by reminding users that music licensing is complicated. However, the video sharing site went on to say that under a new, multi-year global agreement that covers the full Warner catalog, users can watch and share Warner music on YouTube.
Those of you using YouTube to post your own videos will be pleased to hear that the agreement also includes user-generated content containing WMG acts. So what does Warner get out of it? The deal is based on revenue share generated by ads on the videos. This means the label will be able to sell its own ad inventory as well as use YouTube's Content ID technology to make money from videos uploaded by users.
The announcement follows a disagreement last year that led to nine months of Warner-less YouTube. Warner walked out an its old agreement because it felt it wasn't receiving enough revenue.
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Unlike the Wankbahn, finding the Zugspitzbahn station is easy, but getting to the top can be a little confusing and needs a little explanation. There are a number of alternative routes to the top, and I will explain the simplest, quickest, option.
The journey to the Zugspitze summit involves three parts:
1. A cog wheel train to Grainau.
2. Another cog wheel train journey from Grainau to Eibsee.
3. An aerial tramway from Eibsee to the Zugspitze summit.
These elements are never explained clearly anywhere, so they are worth noting otherwise you might end up wasting time like I did.
The station for the aerial tramway in Eibsee is separate to the cog wheel train station, and you need to take a short walk through the trees outside the station. It's not far, so if you find yourself wandering too long, go back and try again. You should be able to just walk out of the front of the station and take the path right there. It has a small sign post so look out for it.
The Eibsee Seilbahn is an aerial tramway, not a gondola system, so there is only one cabin on each of the two ropeways. Each cabin crams in about 30 people squashed together like sardines.
The dramatic journey to the top takes about 10 minutes, and in normal circumstances the cabins are going up and down the mountain every half hour. Towards the end of busy days, however, there are more people wanting to come down than the cabins can carry and so you will need to book ahead. Again this isn't made very clear (until it is too late) so be aware. If they are calling out ticket numbers, make sure you go and get one before trying to go back down to Eibsee. Otherwise you might get stuck up the mountain for an hour or so longer than you intended, like I did.
The journey all the way to the top costs 44 euros for a return. The last train to the Eibsee leaves Garmisch at 2.15, and the last one from the top on the Eibsee Seilbahn should leave at 5pm, but they keep it running a bit longer if there's a jam.
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As usual, we'll start things off with a few links to older articles
that directly answer questions I've heard recently. A few people have
asked for suggestions for books on how to live cheap. Here are four
suggestions (besides my own book):
The Complete Tightwad Gazette
America's Cheapest Family
The Ultimate Cheapskate's Road Map to True Riches
The Frugal Duchess
And now for some great reader questions!
My wife is pregnant and our first kid is due in April.
It really is a miracle, but obviously money is always on the mind. Would
it be better to:
1.) Buy life insurance in case something happens
2.) Start saving for their college
3.) Pay down our house payment to rid ourselves of the devil called PMI
4.) Pay down our very low (less than 2%) interest student loans that my wife and I have ($25g or so)
— Luke
Throw out No. 4 immediately. Compared to the others, it's a very poor choice. Stick with the minimum payments on that one.
I would look into term life insurance for both you and your spouse, just in case. Many insurance salesmen will try to sell you more than you need; you should strive to replace one's salary for a few years, plus enough to cover burial expenses. This shouldn't cost you too much, though.
I'd also start a 529 plan for the unborn child. Start it with one of you as beneficiary right now and set up a regular contribution plan, then when the child is born change the beneficiary. You don't need to contribute a ton to this one, either; $50 or $100 a month will give you a huge boost in 19 years or so.
I'd probably focus most heavily on getting rid of the PMI. Get your mortgage down to 80%, then refinance that thing. It'll be more financially beneficial for you over the long run than almost anything you could do.
I'm a gin and tonic fan myself. What is your favorite gin?
— Tyler
I am highly partial to Bombay Sapphire for the gin. I've tried several different kinds and I keep coming back to it.
More important for a great gin and tonic, though, is good tonic water. Skip the Schweppes or the Canada Dry or the store brand. Instead, look around for Fever-Tree tonic water. I swear by it, but I have a hard time finding it locally.
I am currently a college student. Throughout high school
I worked really hard to earn scholarships and save money for college.
During my third semester in college, I started CoOping (if you are not
familiar with this, it is where a college student works for a company
that does work related to the student's major, and the college student
earns money and gets work experience). Not only am I funding my entire
education, thanks to scholarships and CoOp, but I also have a lot of
money just sitting in the bank earning no interest (on the range of
about an extra $5,000 - $10,000). I am 21, and I have thought the best
choice would be to wait until I make a down payment on a future house
until I start investing long-term or putting money in a 401k. So I have
been trying to put money in short-term CDs. However, I hear that CDs
don't even keep up with inflation at times (such as now - I think). Is
there anything I can do with this spare money for short-term investing
with little risk other than CDs? Is this the proper approach - waiting
to invest after I purchase my first home (which I plan to purchase
maybe 2-3 years after college)?
— Tim
CDs are probably your best choice. Given your situation, I would go CD shopping, perhaps using the CD rate tool at Bankrate.com. Allow yourself to look at CDs that mature when you'll actually need the money - if you know you won't need the money for three years, then look at CDs up to 36 months, for example.
I'm almost sure you'll find a CD much better than what you're buying right now. They're a pretty good choice if you're seeking a simple investment choice that keeps your balance safe.
Do you keep tabs of your web site's readers? How many did you have the day you began? How many at 6 months, 1 year, 2 years?
— Mol
Well, I started The Simple Dollar in November 2006. Let's use Google Analytics to check my site usage.
During my first month, November 2006, The Simple Dollar had 6,287 visits and 17,080 page views.
During my sixth month, April 2007, The Simple Dollar had 288,301 visits and 586,509 page views.
During my 12th month, October 2007, The Simple Dollar had 423,359 visits and 864,551 page views.
During my 24th month, October 2008, The Simple Dollar had 626,939 visits and 1,178,976 page views.
Other than astronomical growth during the second and third months of the site's existence, the growth has actually been extremely steady on average (with a few months of fluctuation).
If you are frugal and smart, you have a credit union as
your bank. However, my credit union does not have safety deposit boxes.
Boxes seem like they are becoming a rarity in my area. The only bank
that has them is the BofA in the next town, and that branch is closing.
I've switched to a fire-proof "go" box, but are there better
— Mikey
I highly disagree with your first sentence. Credit unions are good for some things but not so good at others. For example, compare them to an online for-profit bank. Such banks can offer a higher interest rate than credit unions can because credit unions must pay for brick-and-mortar infrastructure. However, credit unions do have the advantage of manually underwriting any borrowing you might want to do, which means they're a great place to go to get loans.
One option would be to open an "emergency fund" savings account at another local bank and use them for a safe deposit box. That's probably the option I would use in your situation.
If money were no object, would you send your children to a private school?
— William
I would be open to it, but it would depend on the specific school.
I'd want to know about the school in detail. I'd want to tour it and perhaps take a look at the classes offered there. I'd ask around for referrals from people I trust in the community.
If it measured up, I certainly would send my child there. My primary motivation would be for my children to get the best education available to them, and if that meant a private school in my area and money didn't matter then a private school is what they'd have.
Where do you purchase your Certificates of Deposit (CDs)? Are the online banks reputable?
— Chris
I buy my CDs through my primary bank, ING Direct. It's been incredibly easy; just a few clicks and it's purchased.
I have more faith, actually, in an online bank than I do in a teller-based bank in my local community. With a teller-based bank, you have other members of the community who have access to your personal financial information — and that, frankly, makes me nervous. I've known bank employees who openly gossip about the account status of people who bank there. With the online banks, you're largely just a number; rather private.
If an online bank is associated with a large financial institution and the accounts are FDIC insured, I actually feel more secure with an online bank.
Do you actually practice all of the stuff you write about?
— Gillian
I try almost everything I mention on The Simple Dollar. Obviously, sometimes I mention tactics that simply aren't routinely applicable in my current life. For example, frugal dating tactics - I'm not a part of the singles scene, so I don't have a good opportunity to try them out. My wife and I tend to spend almost every evening home with the kids.
Quite often, I'm innately curious and I want to see if things work. Can I really make homemade laundry detergent that works? Does baking soda and water really do a good job at cleaning grout? How much money do CFLs really save? I'm naturally curious and following these questions often lead directly to posts.
In what areas of your life are you NOT frugal?
— Shawn
Our big area of splurging is food. I confess, although I do use shopping lists for my groceries, I tend to choose food items almost entirely based on quality and not on price. We buy a lot of organics and a lot of farm-fresh poultry products. We buy meat directly from a butcher as well.
When we do buy items, we've moved from just buying lots of things to rarely buying things - but when we do buy things, we buy high quality items. Rather than buying tons of cheap items for wall decorations, we're now slowly buying high-quality items (original art, for example) that click with both of us, for example. We plan for these purchases pretty carefully, but we're willing to spend for quality items that will last us forever.
Do you participate in meetups with other bloggers? If so, which ones?
— Joely
I'm willing to participate in such meetups, but rural central Iowa isn't a hotbed of blogging activity. There is apparently a regular blogger meetup in Des Moines, but I've never attended it — it would take me almost an hour each way to go there for a one hour meetup, so I usually find that I have something more high priority to do.
My wife and I have discussed going on a long trip this coming summer to a few large cities. If we do so, I'd be willing to have meetups with readers in any large cities we go to: meet somewhere, have a drink and chat freely about whatever.
TRENT HAMM blogs about personal finance at www.thesimpledollar.com. If you have a question that you would like answered, ask in the commments on his blog.
There have been a lot of days when I've wanted to just throw in the towel on all of it and just stay in bed all day, reading books and wallowing in some sense of self-pity. Each time, though, I've made myself get up, eat a decent breakfast, take a shower, and at least make some sort of an attempt at productivity, whether it be writing a handful of entries on a good day or simply just answering a couple of emails on a bad one. Some days, I would stop very early and take a nap so that I would have energy in the evening to spend with my children.
What's kept me going - and will keep me going for the foreseeable future - is hope. I truly believe that at some point in the near future, things will return to some degree of normalcy in my life and health, and that will be a great moment for me, for my wife, for my kids, and for everyone else in my life.
Here's how.
I look for signs that today is better than the day before it. Many days, I can find those signs, and they keep me optimistic, even if I still don't feel normal. As I write this, for example, I can reflect that today my energy level has been pretty consistent all day, and that's been a pretty rare thing as of late.
I keep the positive things in my life front and center at all times. My office has a bunch of pictures of my wife and my children adorning the walls and the desktop. Whenever I need some inspiration, I look at those pictures - and I remember the great things I have to work for and live for.
I remind myself of the positive potential of the future. I think ahead to the things I want to enjoy in the future. I look forward to Christmas, for example, and to the spring and summer beyond that. Thinking of a warm summer day gets me actually excited and really keeps me positive.
I take care of the fundamentals by eating a very healthy diet. I've been focusing very hard on eating healthy foods over the past month, carefully selecting a diet that will keep my energy levels up, not put a lot of junk into my body, and provide all my nutritional needs.
What these tactics have in common is that they're the same tactics I've been using to fix my personal finances. I look for ways to motivate myself, keep careful track of my progress, set goals, and focus on the fundamentals.
Whenever you see something that seems difficult in front of you, stick to the basics. Look for ways to motivate yourself and think positively about the obstacle. Keep track of your progress, so that you can clearly see that you are moving forward even if the path seems very difficult. Set goals and milestones along the way so that success can be reached on a regular basis. Focus on the fundamentals along the way - the little things that you know how to do well and the things that can "grease the skids" for the more difficult pieces.
The building blocks of success are universal. One just needs to apply them effectively in the situation they find themselves in.
TRENT HAMM blogs about personal finance at www.thesimpledollar.com. If you have a question that you would like answered, ask in the commments on his blog.
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If your yard could use a little more greenery or you're interested in helping people in the urban core breath a little easier, the Cincinnati Park Board has a deal for you.
This has been a three-cup-of-coffee morning for me. Maybe for you, too. To help get you started on a healthier week, here's some wellness oriented news that should get your blood moving. (We'll work on getting it to boil next time.)
Are you thinking about money this morning? That's what most people are doing--fretting over how much they have to spend and where they can find the best deals. Money should be the first thing on your mind today and, conversely, the last.
In case you hadn't heard, Black Friday has an alter ego: Buy Nothing Day. It's a loosely organized event designed to help you unplug from money for a day. No transactions. No gifts. No buying gas. I like it and advocate it, though I won't be a strict adherent today. I have a car with a bad axle and I need to fix it. So after I finish this article I'm on my way to Autozone. No gifts for me, but I will spend $60 on a car parts.
It's not exactly a stimulus package, but every little bit helps.
Today only, FedEx Office (a.k.a. Kinko's) will print up to 25 copies of your resume for free.
Over the past several months, Senate leaders have been contemplating imposing an obesity tax on non-diet sugary drinks in an effort to help pay for a renovation of the country's health care system and lower consumption of a product presumed to be a crucial contributor to obesity in the U.S. Congressional estimates state that a tax of 3 cents per 12-ounce drink could potentially raise up to $50 billion over 10 years.
As a person who is (or at least is trying to be) health conscious, I have discovered that besides an active lifestyle with plenty of physical exercise, one of the most simple and radical things that I can do to improve my health is to eat a wide variety of fruits and vegetables in the proper proportions.


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RENEWABLE ENERGY AND ENERGY CONSERVATION TAX ACT OF 2008 -- (House of Representatives - February 27, 2008)
Ms. BERKLEY. I thank the chairman for yielding and for his leadership on this and so many other issues.
Mr. Speaker, as a former utility company attorney, I rise in strong support of this important legislation which will help our Nation and my home State of Nevada to move towards a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.
I am very proud of my State of Nevada. Our legislature has passed a renewable energy portfolio. It mandates that by the year 2015, 20 percent of the power sold to Nevadans must be produced from renewables.
Energy providers in the State of Nevada have built or planned half a dozen major solar power projects in order to meet this requirement. And that's just solar. There is also wind, geothermal, and countless other projects that can and will help lessen our dependence on fossil fuel with the passage of this bill.
This bill provides substantial tax incentives for energy produced from renewable resources, including wind, including solar, geothermal, biomass, many other possibilities. These incentives will provide badly needed assistance to companies that are working hard to diversify our energy resources, improve the economy by creating green jobs, and clean up the air we breathe and our environment.
I believe energy independence is an economic issue, an environmental issue, and a national security imperative.
Mr. Speaker, it is time that our Nation stop depending on corrupt dictators and nations that finance and support terrorists and terrorism around the planet to satisfy our energy needs. We pay exorbitant prices for foreign oil from countries who support and encourage terrorist activities around the world. We must stop funding both sides of this war on terror. By encouraging the development of renewable energy and energy independence, this bill helps move this country in the right direction; $102 for a barrel of oil is reason enough for everybody in this body to support this bill. This package is good for Nevada. It's good for our Nation.
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Who Will Answer When Apple Calls?
By JOHN MARKOFF
Published: July 11, 1997
Wanted: a chief executive to run a deeply troubled personal computer company with shrinking market share, mounting losses and some of the world's fiercest competitors.
Who will step forward for the most thankless job in the computer industry?
Gilbert F. Amelio's abrupt dismissal as chairman and chief executive of Apple Computer Inc. on Wednesday leaves an opening unlikely to attract many resumes.
Indeed, the turmoil that has gripped Apple Computer for even longer than the 17 months that Mr. Amelio ran things looks less and less likely to end any time soon.
Despite Mr. Amelio's deep employment cuts and search for a strategy that would enable Apple to regain its status as a meaningful alternative to a PC world dominated by Microsoft operating systems, his turnaround efforts failed. And with Apple's share of the personal computer market having sunk to an all-time low of 3.3 percent, the comeback trail may now be hard for anyone to find.
Meanwhile, analysts are bracing for a quarterly loss, to be reported on Wednesday, that may be deeper than the previously expected $70 million shortfall. Apple's shares fell in heavy trading yesterday, closing down 43.75 cents, to $13.25.
The Wall Street reaction was somewhat subdued for two reasons. First, the stock price had already fallen so far in recent months. And Mr. Amelio's forced exit, while a surprise, was not viewed as necessarily hurting the company.
''Apple hasn't fixed its problems, but at least it got rid of someone who wasn't fixing them,'' Andrew Neff, an analyst for Bear, Stearns & Company, said.
Mr. Amelio had insisted that turning Apple around was mainly a matter of bringing costs under control and imposing deadline discipline on a freewheeling company that had fallen into the habit of bringing out new products sporadically and late.
As for the strategy he devised to create a new generation of software for the aging Macintosh hardware platform, the solution was either inspired or bizarre, depending on one's perspective: buy Next Software Inc. from Apple's co-founder, Steven P. Jobs, and turn the problem over to Mr. Jobs and his technologists. It is too early to tell whether that $425 million gamble will pay off.
But the ever-gloomier prognosis for the company, which as recently as three years ago held the largest share of the personal computer market, may finally force Apple to consider options once unthinkable. Those range from dropping Apple's Power PC processor for the industry-standard Intel Pentium chip to separating the company's software from its hardware business.
Such radical measures might make sense now. The main alternative, finding a buyer to keep Apple intact, seems increasingly unlikely as the company continues to hemorrhage both customers and cash -- though, given the current stock price, Apple could be had on the cheap.
But any drastic strategic shift would have to be undertaken with great care. Thus, for the Apple board room committee that has begun an external search for the company's new leader, there are few obvious candidates.
''This is a job for a brain surgeon, not someone with a chain saw,'' said Jean-Louis Gassee, a former Apple executive who now runs the software company Be Inc. After word began circulating in Silicon Valley yesterday about Mr. Amelio's departure, Mr. Gassee's name was one of those mentioned most frequently as a possible replacement candidate.
Such an outcome is unlikely, however, because Mr. Jobs will be advising Apple's board about the choice of a new chief executive. Mr. Jobs and Mr. Gassee have had a chilly relationship ever since Mr. Jobs left Apple, victim of a board room coup led by the then-chief executive, John Sculley, in 1985, while Mr. Gassee stayed to ascend as Apple's technology czar -- only to be eventually deposed himself by Mr. Sculley.
Other names mentioned as the kind of executives that Apple would need to pull off a last-minute turnaround include James Barksdale, chief executive of the Netscape Communications Corporation and Eric Benhamou, chairman and chief executive of the 3Com Corporation.
Several industry executives even suggested Rod Canion, the former chief executive of Compaq Computer. While he was ousted from Compaq in 1991, Mr. Canion is regarded as an executive who understands technology and the PC market.
''Here are the qualifications,'' said David Winer, a longtime developer of software for the Apple Macintosh as president of Userland Software Inc. ''It should be someone with a brand name who can stand up and say, 'This is what I plan to do,' and who can capture our trust.''
Mr. Amelio, who came to Apple Computer from the National Semiconductor Corporation, the old-line chip maker, had failed to engender such trust among many outside software developers, who bring an almost cultlike devotion to designing Macintosh programs.
With success looking so unlikely, finding someone to step forward now as Apple's would-be savior may be difficult. The script would seem to call for Steve Jobs himself to return to the throne. But many Apple watchers see that as improbable.