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Food Network star Bobby Flay is opening a new "Restaurant" with NBC.
The celebrity chef has signed on for NBC's "America's Next Great Restaurant," according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The trade mag reported that he will be joining four other "restaurant leaders" on the upcoming show, which will feature contestants vying to launch a new restaurant chain.
Bobby will serve as an investor and mentor as well as a judge.
The Southwestern-style chef hosts several Food Network shows, including "Throwdown! with Bobby Flay" and "Boy Meets Grill," and frequently appears on "Iron Chef America."
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Mixing prints can be a little tricky. I like to always stick to stripes because they're the easiest to mix and match your second print with. Black & white stripes serve as a great starting point and adding a fun floral print definitely makes for the perfect contrast between the two! Make sure to focus on the size of either the wideness of the stripes or how big/small the print of the florals are. For example: if you're going with a thinner stripe, choose a bigger floral! Also, a fun way to mix up your favorite slip dress is by adding a tee underneath- gives it a more laid-back look!
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A comprehensive glossary of information security terms used in government documents has been updated by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, with more than 200 pages of definitions for words most commonly used in NIST publications.
First published in 2006 in response to requests for a comprehensive source of definitions, the latest version of Interagency Report 7298, Glossary of Key Information Security Terms, provides the most current definitions, culled from Federal Information Processing Standards; the NIST 800 series of Special Publications, which provide guidance for meeting federal cybersecurity requirements; NIST interagency reports; and the Committee for National Security Systems (CNSS) information assurance publications.
Each definition, from "Access" (the ability to make use of any information system resource) to "Zone of Control" (the three-dimensional space surrounding equipment that processes classified and/or sensitive information) cites the NIST and/or CNSS source.
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Alright, the set-up: You have 10 of these Johnson Brothers 'His Majesty' dinner plates, and 10 cups and saucers. You have no soup bowls, salad plates, or chargers. You want to set a Turkey Day table that is stylish and fun, the transferware serving as a nod to tradition. What do you mix with these?
My first thought was Wedgwood drabware, but I think it's too tan. I've also seen a solid ivory plate with a basketweave textured rim, but I can't remember where. Your thoughts?
Because I trust your taste
Posted by David on Tuesday, March 24, 2009
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4 comments:
- Raina Cox said...
Martha Stewart's "Basketweave" is pretty and cheap.
Royal's (USA) "Basketweave is not so cheap but would look good with your transferware:
- March 25, 2009 at 11:50 PM
- Karena said...
A very simple cream classic design would not fight with the intricacy of your Thanksgiving pattern
- March 26, 2009 at 6:25 AM
- soodie :: said...
would be nice to find something solid bone white with a gentle scalloped rim.
- March 26, 2009 at 7:51 AM
- hello gorgeous said...
Isn't that ivory with basketweave Wedgwood?
Can you mix with Spode Woodlands?
I'd probably go with the ivory.
- March 30, 2009 at 7:25 AM


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In PC Numbers, HP Investors See a Light at the End of the Tunnel
It's been awhile since Hewlett-Packard investors have had much to cheer about, but when they got some good news, they took it in spades.
HP shares surged by more than 7 percent, or $1.69, today to $25.10, mainly on a positive report on the state of its personal computer business from the market research firms Gartner and IDC.
As I noted yesterday, HP saw its share of the global market grow fractionally, according to the reckoning of Gartner, at the expense of Dell, Acer and Asus, while China-based rival Lenovo grew even more. IDC saw similar results, and both research houses were surprised to see the overall market grow in the first quarter of the year where a market decline had been expected.
That was enough to give HP shares a long-awaited jolt. So far in 2012, HP shares have fallen a little less than 3 percent, but that comes on top of the ridiculous 40 percent drop they suffered during 2011.
Much of that decline was suffered on Aug. 19, 2011, a day after the company, under then-CEO Léo Apotheker, missed its quarterly forecasts, spent $12 billion to acquire the British software firm Autonomy and floated an ill-advised plan to spin off the very PC operations that gave investors a rare moment to cheer. Looking back now, it does make for some irony, no?
To be sure, HP's share price has had a better than average week. On days when the Dow was mostly in the red, HP has been one of the few stocks on the board showing green all week.
And frankly an uptick in the PC business, while welcome indeed, isn't exactly going to fix HP in any fundamental way. At least not yet. PC sales were 31 percent of overall sales in 2011, and declined slightly over the prior year. And while that made HP's Personal Systems Group the biggest business unit at HP last year — and now combined with printers it's even bigger — profits both in PCs and in printers are seriously under attack.
The hope lies in the enterprise and in services, and maybe in the cloud. Profit margins in the enterprise business and in the services group were roughly twice what they were in PCs. HP also made a big announcement on the cloud computing front earlier this week that would seem to put it on course to compete with the likes of Amazon in providing computing capacity in a similar for-hire fashion as the Web retailer does with its Web Services unit.
It's hard to know how profitable that business is for Amazon because it doesn't disclose its operational size and profit margins and lumps that operation into its $1.4 billion category labeled "other." However it's worth noting — as HP surely has — that Amazon's "other" category grew by 73 percent in 2011 and nearly tripled in size from 2009. There may be a real light at the end of that tunnel yet, but there's lot's of work to do.


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Grammy predictions 2013: Our critic's picks
This is one of those Grammy years when there are plenty of strong candidates, but no real front-runner.
The winners will likely end up picked based on how well the campaigns were run and voters will likely spread the wealth.
Here's a look at how the top categories will likely (and should) shake out:
The Black Keys, "Lonely Boy"
Kelly Clarkson, "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)"
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fun., featuring Janelle Monae, "We Are Young"
Gotye, "Somebody That I Used to Know"
Frank Ocean, "Thinkin' 'Bout You"
Taylor Swift, "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together"
WILL WIN "We Are Young." Being upbeat and youth-oriented should give it the edge over Gotye.
SHOULD WIN "We Are Young." Structurally and thematically, it doesn't feel like a pop song. But it's so catchy and so well-crafted, it acts like one.
The Black Keys, "El Camino"
fun., "Some Nights"
Mumford & Sons, "Babel"
Frank Ocean, "Channel Orange"
Jack White, "Blunderbuss"
WILL WIN "El Camino." The Black Keys are worthy Grammy darlings and "El Camino" deserves the attention as a crowning achievement in the Akron, Ohio, duo's blues-rock sound. This category is so high-quality, though, strong arguments can be made for all of them to win.
SHOULD WIN "Channel Orange." Frank Ocean's reinvention of R&B is a wonder, as is his epic tale, "Pyramids." It shows hip can also carry intellectual heft.
Ed Sheeran, "The A Team"
Miguel, "Adorn"
Carly Rae Jepsen, "Call Me Maybe"
Kelly Clarkson, "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)"
fun., featuring Janelle Monae, "We Are Young"
WILL WIN "We Are Young." Grammy voters seem to have some misplaced doubts about Jepsen's future.
SHOULD WIN "We Are Young." While "Call Me Maybe" may be the most memorable song of the year, the fun. song is much more interesting.
Alabama Shakes
Hunter Hayes
The Lumineers
Frank Ocean
WILL WIN fun. The New York trio's ambitious combination of Queen, emo and pop will charm the voters. Of course, this category is traditionally cray, so don't rule out Hunter Hayes or Alabama Shakes.
SHOULD WIN Frank Ocean. It may sound like hyperbole, but Ocean may really turn out to be this generation's Prince.
Kelly Clarkson, "Stronger"
Florence & the Machine, "Ceremonials"
fun., "Some Nights"
Maroon 5, "Overexposed"
Pink, "The Truth About Love"
WILL WIN "Some Nights"
SHOULD WIN "Some Nights." The wild ambition of fun. stretches the boundaries of what today's pop can handle.
Steve Aoki, "Wonderland"
Chemical Brothers, "Don't Think"
Deadmau5, ">Album Title Goes Here<"
Kaskade, "Fire & Ice"
Skrillex, "Bangarang"
WILL WIN "Bangarang." The Grammy voters have decided they love Skrillex, even if this EP doesn't quite match his debut.
SHOULD WIN "Wonderland." Steve Aoki and a wide array of friends -- from Rivers Cuomo to LMFAO -- add a sense of humor and fun to the thumping dance beats.
The Black Keys, "El Camino"
Coldplay, "Mylo Xyloto"
Muse, "The 2nd Law"
Bruce Springsteen, "Wrecking Ball"
Jack White, "Blunderbuss"
WILL WIN "El Camino." The Grammy voters are eager to introduce the Black Keys to a broad audience as winners.
SHOULD WIN "Wrecking Ball." Springsteen not only outlines the feelings of a country struggling with an economic downturn but offers inspiration to weather the storm.
Fiona Apple, "The Idler Wheel... "
Björk, "Biophilia"
Gotye, "Making Mirrors"
M83, "Hurry Up, We're Dreaming"
Tom Waits, "Bad as Me"
WILL WIN "The Idler Wheel... " Grammy loves a comeback and this is a fantastic rebound for Apple.
SHOULD WIN "Bad as Me." Tom Waits masterfully combines blues, folk, rock and country into a sound that is uniquely his.
Drake, "Take Care"
Lupe Fiasco, "Food & Liquor II: The Great American Rap Album, Part 1"
Nas, "Life Is Good"
The Roots, "Undun"
Rick Ross, "God Forgives, I Don't"
2 Chainz, "Based on a T.R.U. Story"
WILL WIN "Take Care." It was a surprise that this didn't make it into the album of the year category.
SHOULD WIN "Take Care." Drake's mix of hip-hop, dance and pop is a sleek winner, packed with likable hits.
Zac Brown Band, "Uncaged"
Hunter Hayes, "Hunter Hayes"
Jamey Johnson, "Living for a Song: A Tribute to Hank Cochran"
Miranda Lambert, "Four the Record"
Time Jumpers, "The Time Jumpers"
WILL WIN "Uncaged." Though the category is stacked with contenders, Zac Brown should edge out Miranda Lambert and Hunter Hayes.
SHOULD WIN "Uncaged." Zac Brown shows off a variety of country styles and even a groovy bit of R&B with "Overnight."


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Copps, Crawley battle for Liberal presidency
The contest for president of the Liberal Party of Canada is shaping up to be a two-way battle that will be decided in Ottawa on the weekend.
Sheila Copps and Mike Crawley are leading the pack of five candidates vying for the job. One will be chosen by delegates at the upcoming Liberal policy convention, which opens on Friday.
Ron Hartling, Alexandra Mendes and Charles Ward are also in the running, but it's Copps and Crawley who have garnered most of the attention leading up to the vote.
They have laid out their assessments of what's broken with the Liberal party and how it should be fixed following its historic defeat in the last federal election, and say they are committed to rebuilding it.
"The party has a unique opportunity to build from the ground up, and we have to accept that we are the authors of our own misfortune," Copps said in an interview. The former MP is running with the slogan "Strength. Determination. Grit."
"My experience in the last few months travelling across the country is that most Liberals have realized that our intense, internal navel-gazing has cost us," the former cabinet minister said.
Copps says the biggest message in the "manifesto" she released last week is that the party needs to be more inclusive. She notes in it that Liberals spent too much time fighting among themselves and now sit in the penalty box.
However, Crawley, takes issue with that analogy and says the Liberals suffered their bitter defeat for a different reason.
"We're not in government because Canadians didn't like what we had to offer, and we have got to get that through our heads," Crawley said.
Candidates call for more open party
The Toronto businessman ,who was behind a start-up renewable power company, is a long-time Liberal who was president of the party's Ontario wing.
He says he's putting an emphasis in his campaign on how to create a party that is open to ideas from anyone with a fresh and bold policy idea — not just from Liberals. Anyone should be able to get an idea to the caucus on Parliament Hill easily, he said.
"That is certainly a different emphasis than Ms Copps, and I also have put a much greater focus on getting cohesion in the party so that we have one single game plan going forward," said Crawley, whose slogan is "A Bold New Red."
However, for all their efforts to distinguish themselves from each other, Copps and Crawley have a lot in common when it comes to what the party needs to do to rebuild. They both talk about opening the party up and involving the grassroots more; they both talk about making the party more innovative and about campaigning between election campaigns; they both recognize the Liberals need new fundraising techniques.
But the leadership decision made by delegates this weekend will partly determine how the party is overhauled in the coming years.
"We come from different positions on where the party is at, which is why it's not surprising that we end up at different places in terms of where the party should go," Crawley said about his main rival in the contest.
Copps describes as off base any portrayals of her being the wrong person to lead the party through a transformation and renewal phase because she's been around for so long. Her experience as an MP – she was first elected in 1981 – is an asset in her view, and she says she is newer to the party's operational scene than Crawley because she's never held a party office position.
The next party president will oversee the election of its permanent leader. Following Michael Ignatieff's resignation as leader in the wake of the May 2011 election, the party's national board of directors stipulated that the interim leader should not seek the job on a permanent basis. Bob Rae agreed to that condition and has consistently said he will abide it.
Winner to be announced Sunday
There's nothing stopping the party from deciding later to lift that condition or for Rae to ignore it should he decide he wants the job permanently.
Copps has said that if Rae made a commitment not to run, and then ran, he would have to explain his position to voters. She said she wants the process to be open and to include many candidates.
Crawley says he doesn't have a view on the leadership, and that as president he would remain neutral.
"My role is to run a fair and open process," he said. "If Mr. Rae said he's not going to contest the permanent leadership position — if he changes his mind — there's no rule change or anything that is required. It's simply between him and the membership of the party in terms of how he got to that point."
Crawley says his role would be to ensure that Rae did not continue as interim leader if he made a decision to try to become the permanent leader.
The candidates have already faced off in debates, but the most important one will come at the convention Friday night where they will have the opportunity to make their final pitches.
The winner will be announced Sunday.


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But due to interviews, Jon Kelley had no idea who was the mole at the start of the show, so we can't infer that the journal #11 belongs to the mole. I think it has something to do with the letters missing. "LVN". Maybe Liz's initial?
March 28: Promo photos taken of each contestant (the ones you see behind the waterfall) March 30: Over The Falls March 31: Crusoe mission April 1: Dinner before quiz April 2: First quiz (after midnight), First execution Exact dates taken from http://www.abcmedianet.com/web/display/display_main.aspx?global_id=000862&leftcol=links
I just noticed something else with the Chicago Occupation, there was a DOB of 12 - 5- 197? not sure what year it was... not so clear. Then there was a weight of 90K and then the height was 5'8"... Not sure who that could be... any ideas?
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1. The allegation of ignoring potential problems in deducing palaeotemperatures from tree ring data that might undermine the validity of the so-called "hockey-stick" curve. In the late 20th century, the correlation between the tree ring record and instrumental record of temperature change diverges from that for the earlier period. The cause of this divergence does not appear to be understood. If the method used to deduce temperatures from tree ring proxy metrics for the earlier tree ring record is applied to the late 20th century tree ring series, then declining temperatures would be deduced for the late 20th century. It is alleged that if the cause of divergence between the tree ring and instrumental temperature record is unknown, it may have existed in earlier periods. Therefore if tree rings had similarly failed to reflect the warming of the early Middle Ages, they may significantly under- estimate the warming during the Medieval Warm Period, thus falsely enhancing the contrast between the recent warming and that earlier period. (It is this contrast that has led to statements that the late 20th century warming is unprecedented during at least the last 1000 years.)
7. Have you showed how data from different sources compare or have you conflated them? If the latter, what is the justification?


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This is a very basic explanation of how to find a green lane.
Following the NERC (Natural Environment and Rural Communities) Act, which became law in March of 2006, there are only two types of Rights Of Way (in England and Wales) found on a 1:50,000 Ordnance Survey map that remain legal to drive with a motorised vehicle, subject to local Councils – more on that later.
ORPA (Other Route with Public Access)
Here we have an ORPA in north Wales
Other ORPA's follow the route of a Path
Other ORPA's might follow an "Other road, drive or track"
BOAT (Byway Open to All Traffic)
Here's a couple of BOAT's on Salisbury Plain
Here's a BOAT over an "Other road, drive or track"
To summarise, (on the OS 1:50,000 map) only the following types of unsurfaced Rights Of Way may be driven by a motorised vehicle
TRO (Traffic Regulation Order)
A Green Lane might be subject to a TRO, in which case it should NOT be driven.
TRO's are generally issued to protect the surface from deteriation due to inclement weather. Some lanes have seasonal TRO's in that they might be closed over the winter period, or a TRO might be issued if the Council are repairing a lane.
The local council of the area the lane is in should be able to tell you if a particular lane has a current TRO. On the ground, you might come across a "Road Closed" sign or a Council sign on a gate. It is always best to check with the local council first.
The Law
Whilst a public right of way might not feel like a normal road, they are still subject to the Road Traffic Act, in that your vehicle must be taxed, MOT's where applicable and the driver must hold a driving licence and be insured to drive that vehicle. The Police can still do you for traffic infringements such as speeding (!), drunk driving etc.
Before you attempt a lane, be absolutely sure the lane is legal to drive. If you are caught by the Police and taken to court, it will be up to you to prove that you had a legal right to be there (Guilty until you prove you are innocent)
Futher reading:
GLASS (Green Lane Association)
CRAG (Countryside Recreational Access Group)
TRF (Trail Riders Fellowship)
Ordnance Survey
My thanks to 'Trugga' of the Frontera Owners Group for the original text.
Green Lanes and how to find them.
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Prologue: I used my Ubuntu file viewing GUI to move data files around and "clean house" a bit.
I started a new GRASS session and tried to add NED elevation rasters which I have successfully added before. I got the error message
'/home/greg/GRASS/Loc-Oakland/NED_elev_rasters/CopyNED1-9Oaklnd/10959312\10959312\w001001.adf' not recognised as a supported file format.
Since the software recognized it before, why the change? Is it because I moved the files? QGIS gave me the same sort of error message, although I had successfully loaded these files before.


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|Q1: 【OTHER DEVICES】Why isn't the external SSD recognized by non-PC devices?
|Q2: Do you have guides for formatting external SSD in Mac OS?
|Q3: 【MOBILE DEVICES】Which devices ADATA exSSD can be compatible with?
|Q4: 【PC】How to remove the exSSD safely from PCs?
|Q5: 【OTHER TECHNICAL QUESTIONS】Why is my device reporting the external SSD has less capacity than advertised?
|Q6: 【OTHER TECHNICAL QUESTIONS】I think my external SSD has low transfer speeds
|Q7: 【OTHER TECHNICAL QUESTIONS】How to format external drives in Mac OS?
|Q8: 【OTHER TECHNICAL QUESTIONS】How to format external drives in Windows?
|Q9: 【OTHER TECHNICAL QUESTIONS】What's UASP?
|Q10: 【OTHER DEVICES】How to connect the external SSD to a smart TV?
|Q11: 【ANDROID MOBILE DEVICE】Why does my mobile device OS freeze when I connect it to the external SSD while using certain security apps, such as anti-virus programs or device cleaners?
|Q12: 【ANDROID MOBILE DEVICE】I disconnected the USB Type-C (OTG) cable after checking that file copying is complete in the status bar of the mobile device, and now I can't open the files I just copied
|Q13: 【pc】The external SSD isn't recognized by my PC
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A southern New Jersey man who caused the death of an acquaintance while they tailgated outside a Jimmy Buffett concert two years ago is now headed to state prison.
Camden County Prosecutor Mary Eva Colalillo says 22-year-old Matthew Shields of Westville received a four-year sentence Friday.
Shields had pleaded guilty in March to manslaughter charges stemming from the August 2012 death of Ryan Coyle. Shields admitted to punching the 20-year-old Bellmawr man in the back of the head while they were in the parking lot of the Susquehanna Center in Camden, on the shore of the Delaware River.
Cole hit his head on the pavement when he fell and died three days later.
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Re: st: Float Precision
Jamie Madden <firstname.lastname@example.com>
Re: st: Float Precision
Wed, 22 Aug 2012 14:12:43 +0100
Many thanks for your informative reply.
On Wed, Aug 22, 2012 at 10:57 AM, Nick Cox <email@example.com> wrote:
> You say that you understand the reasoning, but when you write
> the value appears to be 3.58 when in reality when you click on it, it
> is 3.579999
> you miss, or mis-represent, the issue. If there is a reality here it
> is what Stata is holding your value as, namely, a binary approximation
> to 3.58. If it's being held in a -float-, then what is being held is
> _closer to_ the binary equivalent of 3.5799999 than it is to the
> binary equivalent of 3.58, but what is held is not, and cannot be,
> equal to 3.5799999 any more than it is, or can be, equal to 3.58.
> . set obs 1
> obs was 0, now 1
> . gen foo = 3.58
> . di %21x foo[1]
> +1.ca3d700000000X+001
> . di %21x 3.58
> +1.ca3d70a3d70a4X+001
> . di %21x 3.5799999
> +1.ca3d6fcd17756X+001
> (Note to the picky: When I try Jamie's example, I see 99999 not 9999.
> Presumably the difference is a typo.)
> That said, if you find Bill's blog explanation unclear, then you need
> to raise specific questions about it. Bill's blog entry was written
> because many postings like this have failed to convince some or
> sufficiently to clarify what is at stake, and another such exchange is
> unlikely to help much.
> The tone of your posting is that if this is all true, then it is a
> confounded nuisance and perhaps even smacks of bad language design.
> (I'm imputing here.) My personal experience in 21 years of very
> intensive usage of Stata is that I am bitten by precision issues
> occasionally and need to spell out -float()- probably less than once a
> year. In practice, things like
> gen newvariable=1 if gear_ratio>=float(3.58)
> don't arise at all frequently in my experience. As Maarten also
> suggests, when you want exact arithmetic, often it just means that you
> need to recast the problem to integers. Naturally, that is, as said,
> just my experience.
> The answer to your last question is that you can -set type double-,
> but I'd recommend against it. You end up using vastly more memory, all
> for the sake of not being inconvenienced by a syntax quirk that bites
> only very occasionally.
> Nick
> On Wed, Aug 22, 2012 at 10:16 AM, Jamie Madden <firstname.lastname@example.com> wrote:
>> I am having difficultly understanding that I need to write float in
>> front of numbers when I am creating new variables in order to
>> compensate for precision issues. I have read "the penultimate guide to
>> precision" by William Gould but it does not seem to answer my problem.
>> For example if we look at (using Stata 12)
>> sysuse auto, clear
>> at the first row and column "gear_ratio", the value appears to be 3.58
>> when in reality when you click on it, it is 3.579999. I understand the
>> reasoning behind this and understand if I want to create a variable
>> for example that is greater than or equal to 3.58 I should type
>> gen newvariable=1 if gear_ratio>=float(3.58)
>> Surely there is no need to type float for every variable that you
>> create in a dataset? Is there a way to set this up for your whole
>> dataset? Or change the default setting?
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Overview of Austin Housing Market
With the recent economic turmoil, many consumers may find the idea of building a home too risky. While that risk is subtantiated in some markets, overall the housing market is relatively stable and growing. This is especially true in the Austin real estate market, which continues to stand out as one of the best in the country. In contrast to the national housing and lending dilemmas, the Austin market continues to show strong numbers in relation to accumulated inventory, home purchases and overall home values.
During 2008, the Austin real estate market slowed down in response to the credit crisis affecting the country. (3) The collapse of the subprime mortgage market has led to more restrictive mortgage qualification standards, including the elimination of many down payment assistance programs and higher equity requirements for jumbo loans. The outlook may appear grim, but Austin shows more than one sign of changing that image. (1)
In the Austin area, the housing inventory stands at a 6.3-month supply, just over the standard equilibrium of 6.0 and much lower than the whopping 10.9-month supply nationally. What does this mean? It shows that our region remains relatively unharmed by the current economic crisis. It is estimated that the national real estate economy will show signs of recovery within the next three to five years. This is in stark contrast to Austin's real estate market, which is expected to recover within the next 18 to 24 months. Signs of recovery will begin to show by next summer.
The continued strength of Austin's housing market now is in large part due to builders making up for the slowing economy. Record numbers of homes were built in Central Texas just two years ago, providing a large inventory of homes that went unsold. This led to a dramatic decrease in new homes built the following two years. While this is an unfavorable position for builders, it is great for consumers. Increased inventory and slowing sales lead to great buyer incentives from builders hoping to get consumers into their homes. These incentives can range from free upgrades and appliances, to extended warranties and services, to large discounts that can save consumers a substantial amount of money on their loans and down payments. Opportunities like this will not last long, though and most will fade quickly as the economy regains strength. (2)
The estimates of a quicker recovery, combined with the availability of current inventory and builders' willingness to sell for lower prices led the experts at Forbes magazine to name Austin one of just three cities in the country to "Buy Now."(1)
Behind the raw numbers of home sales, remaining inventory and solid values, experts are looking at the strength of Austin's job market. As a leading region for technology and research-based jobs, the Austin boasts a strong supply of new jobs, plenty of residents with dependable salaries and strong credit, and a strong cultural atmosphere that attracts new talent. Much like the Dot-Com bust in 2000, the current economic crisis has left Austin relatively untouched when compared to other parts of the nation. The city's unique blend of great weather, distinctive culture and entertainment, and continued job growth and economic strength help Austin hold its place as one of the best places to buy. Add to that the benefits of increased inventory and many builders offering incentives to maintain their sales, now is a great time build your home in Austin.
1. Shonda Novak, Kate Morton. "Credit Crunch Squeezes Central Texas Home Starts." American Statesman. Oct. 2008. Statesman. 12 Oct. 2008.
2. "Austin Builders Are Cutting Back, Confident of Rebound." American Statesman. Oct. 2008. Statesman. 17 Oct. 2008.
3. Roselind Hejl "Real Estate Market Update." Roselind Hejl's Austin Real Estate Guide. Oct. 2008. 9 Oct. 2008.
Buffington's Guide to Living & Buying in Austin
Join local Austin homebuilder, Buffington Signature Homes, for a tour of the ins and outs of buying a new home in the capital city! Where to buy, what to look for, where it's hot and where it's cool!
There are lots of great places to live in Austin. Use these tips to find the perfect neighborhood and home for your lifestyle!
1. North, South, East & West—head any direction from downtown Austin and you'll discover four distinctive areas of town, each with their own character and atmosphere.
- North: North Austin and Round Rock are home to many of the region's biggest employers, with great shopping, accessibility and family-friendly living.
- South: The original home of "Keep Austin Weird"! South Austin offers a unique experience of the culture and style that made the city famous.
- East: Enjoying a resurgence in economic development and investment, East Austin is home to great historical neighborhoods, arts and eateries.
- West: As you head west, the city gives way to the Texas Hill Country. With grand hillside homes and nearby access to Lake Travis, life is good in the west.
2. Major Roads & Highways. Several major roads make getting around town a lot easier… unless you catch them at the wrong time.
- I-35: The main North/South thoroughfare, I-35 bisects the city just east of Downtown. Connected to just about everything, but beware of rush hour traffic and backups.
- Mopac / Loop 1: Also running North/South, Mopac loops west of downtown and can be faster and less congested than I-35.
- 183/183-A: Running southeast to northwest, 183 takes you from the airport, north of Downtown into North Austin. From there, the 183-A toll road offers easy access from Cedar Park and Leander.
- 290 / 71 / Ben White Blvd: Running East-West from the airport into the Hill Country, Ben White connect South Austin to I-35 and Mopac.
3. Schools. Austin area schools are consistently ranked among the best in the state and even the country. For the top rated public schools in the area, check out the Eanes School District in West Austin, and the Round Rock and Leander ISDs. There are also several highly-rated independent and church-affiliated private schools throughout the city.
4. Colleges & Universities. Austin is perhaps best known as the home of the University of Texas. UT sits right in the middle of the city, just north of the Capital, with nationally ranked undergraduate, graduate and adult education programs. Just south of the river, St. Edwards University is a private, Roman Catholic university known for quality liberal arts programs. Several Austin Community Collage campuses can be found throughout the city, offering quality undergraduate and adult programs, as well as Early College Start programs for high school students.
5. Live Music & Events. "The Live Music Capital of the World" is home to more than 200 live music venues and over 1,900 local musicians! On any given night, you can find incredible live music on the world-famous 6th Street or nearby in the Warehouse District, another growing entertainment area. Local favorites for live performances include Stubb's BBQ, Auditorium Shores and the newly completed Austin Music Hall. You can also check out hundreds of local and national acts every spring at South by Southwest (SXSW) and at Austin City Limits Music Festival in late summer.
6. Parks & Lakes. The city's parks, greenbelts and lakes offer endless possibilities for outdoor fun. Barton Springs is a popular attraction, at an average temperature of 68° year round! Lady Bird Lake and Lake Travis offer great places for boating and skiing, and miles of hike & bike trails throughout the city are perfect for exercise and leisure. The most popular outdoor destination is Zilker Park, located along the south shore of Lady Bird Lake. Zilker Park is home to a popular dog park, the famous Barton Springs Pool as well as one of the largest trailheads leading into the Barton Creek greenbelt.
7. Sports. Great sports action is never far away, with UT athletics throughout the school year, as well as the Austin Aztex USL soccer team and the Round Rock Express baseball team, affiliate of the Houston Astros! Coming in 2009 or 2010, the Texas Stars AHL hockey team will hit the ice in Cedar Park as the top affiliate of the Dallas Stars NHL franchise.
8. Temperature & Climate. Bring your sunscreen! Austin averages 300 days of sunshine per year, with hot summers and mild winters. The coldest month in Austin is typically January, with overnight lows averaging 40°. In the summers, late July and August are typically the hottest, with average daytime temperatures in the mid to upper 90s.
9. Shopping. Key shopping centers for the area include Southpark Meadows and Barton Creek Mall in South Austin, La Frontera and the Round Rock Premium Outlets in Round Rock, as well as Lakeline Mall and the new 1890 Ranch in Cedar Park. For great local boutiques and arts, check out the great clothing and vintage stores on South Congress, as well as "The Drag" on Guadalupe near the UT campus.
10. Dining. Whatever kind of food or atmosphere you're in the mood for, there are great places to eat all over the city. Find your own favorite neighborhood eatery or look for local favorites scattered across town, like Chuy's Tex-Mex, Gumbo's Louisiana Style Cafe, Austin Java, Amy's Ice Cream and Rudy's Country Store & BBQ.
Buffington Signature Homes is locally owned and operated in Austin, proudly building new homes in the most sought-after communities in South Austin, Round Rock and Cedar Park. Dedicated to building homes that will last a lifetime, Buffington combines innovative floor plans, skilled craftsmanship and an exceptional buying experience to deliver homes that each and every customer is proud to live in.


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As the broadcast television networks face rising costs and dwindling audiences, studio executives are scrambling for new ways to cut expenses. Increasingly, they are turning to their foreign counterparts, mining TV dramas, comedies, and unscripted reality and game shows from such faraway airwaves as Japan, Israel, Colombia, and Britain. Of the 24 new shows debuting this fall, 25 percent are adaptations from other nations, according to TV Tracker: "Life on Mars" (ABC, from Britain), "The Ex List" (CBS, from Israel), "Kath & Kim" (NBC, from Australia), "The Eleventh Hour" (CBS, from Britain). Even premium cabler, HBO, is getting into the act with its upcoming adaptation, "Little Britain USA."
"We are having a very different dialogue now," says Nina Tassler, president of CBS Entertainment. "It's a global playground," she says, adding, "even writers and directors are bringing product to us from overseas."
All the networks are responding to the lure of lower costs and the appeal of new voices, says Marc Graboff, co-chairman of NBC Entertainment. "You're going to see more of that."
But despite its growing popularity, this is no surefire strategy. The networks have witnessed the painful demise of projects that appeared to be shoo-in hits, notably "Coupling," a British ensemble comedy, remarkably similar to a certain American TV landmark show about a group of footloose, um, buddies who spent most of their time in a Manhattan coffee shop. Even NBC's "The Office," which is a retooling of its British predecessor, was not an instant hit and required several years of modest ratings to build into both a ratings and critical success for the Peacock network, anchoring its Thursday night comedy lineup.
Successful translation from one culture to another is more art than science, says Brian Gianelli, producer for Yahoo! TV, who adds that though the idea is to trim budgets, the more successful shows take the time to analyze the essential elements of the source material. "You have to get to the heart of the story," says Mr. Gianelli, "the gist of what makes the original show work, and then look for the equivalent situation in American life."
As with any move from one culture to another, every adjustment has the potential to create unintended consequences. Producers of the new CBS cop drama, "Life on Mars," about a modern-day detective suddenly and inexplicably transported to 1973, found that while the British series was set in the significantly smaller city of Manchester, England, the decision to set the US version in New York required all sorts of character adjustments. The men required tougher personalities to reflect the demands of a much larger, more cosmopolitan city police department. But, say producers, the lead female detective required cultural adjustments as well.
"Our Annie is going to be a little stronger," says Josh Appelbaum, the executive producer, "a little more connected to the women's lib movement, a little more outspoken than she was in the BBC version."
The team behind ABC's breakout hit, "Ugly Betty," a serial drama about a nerdy, but bright young Latina from Queens who suffers ridicule when she goes to work at a fashion magazine, say they looked for universal themes. It's a classic Cinderella story, they say, one that can be adapted from one culture to another.
"The original telenovela was made in Colombia," says actress and executive producer Salma Hayek, "and it was a phenomenon in Colombia, and I think that it was groundbreaking because it's about the fish out of water, probably the person that is not conventional in the way they look or the way they talk. But they are incredibly smart and hard workers and they get ahead in life using that." The show has been adapted successfully into some 30 international markets, says producer James Parriott, because it taps into some deeply universal truths.
"Part of the intent of the original author [in Colombia] was that Betty was the moral center in an immoral world," he says. "Colombia at the time, because of the drug trade, was a very corrupt society and Betty, as a character in that society, was this morally pure center."
Humor is typically the most complicated element to translate, says Kevin Knight, a linguist and professor at the University of Southern California. Take, for instance, a simple joke, he says: "Hear about the new restaurant on the moon? Great food, no atmosphere." The comedy depends on the double meaning of the word atmosphere. Any effort to find another way to talk about air on the moon would descend into clumsiness, ruining the delicate lightness comedy requires.
"You'd probably have to come up with another dumb joke, entirely," says Professor Knight, "in order to capture the spirit of the moment instead of the literal reference." Americans tend to be more open and individualistic, he says, which makes the sort of social strata and peer pressure issues of other more stratified cultures more difficult to convey.
"Often that sort of humor requires a broader approach," says Gianelli. In addition, when it comes to the insecurities that underlie much comedy, each culture has its own recipe for laughs. "In Britain, the kinds of things that make people awkward are very different than in the US," he says, so for instance when "The Office" came over, they had to retool the details significantly.
Technical issues can affect the way a show evolves in the move from one culture to another. Shows in the US tend to open with the expectation of a long, open-ended run. In most other countries, shows have limited runs.
They only did 16 episodes of the British import "Life on Mars," Mr. Appelbaum says. "We hope to do 16 seasons, so it will be about deepening those characters as we move on."


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Not only is Pixar hopping on the girl power movement in Hollywood, they've gone and cast a nationality appropriate star in the lead.
Kelly Macdonald, who has been earning raves beginning with her work in "Trainspotting" right up to her current role on "Boardwalk Empire," has replaced Reese Witherspoon as the voice of Princess Merida in "Brave," confirmed Entertainment Weekly, which also has the first concept art from the film.
Set in the Scottish Highlands, "Brave" is a fairy tale about a princess who endangers the rule of her parents, the king and queen (Billy Connolly and Emma Thompson), and must go on a quest to set things right. We're guessing she'll be successful.
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As we celebrate World Heritage Week from November 19 to November 25th, a thought keeps lingering in my mind. Do we really value our heritage? One may also ask this question – Why it is important to preserve our heritage? Heritage is an all-encompassing word. It includes many things – built heritage like monuments and buildings, culture and traditions. Over the span of the last few years as I went around exploring Jaipur and the surroundings, I was shocked to find that almost 90-95% of our built heritage is in urgent need of attention and repair. The attitude towards our heritage requires a huge change. Given the sheer quantum of heritage buildings in Jaipur and the rest of Rajasthan, it requires massive efforts and funds. I'm sure this holds true for other old/ancient cities and sites across India. Read on to know why the attitude of people towards our heritage needs a big change after these pictures. My focus in this post is only built heritage in Jaipur.
Read Jaipur Then And Now series which describes each tourist attraction or a famous site in detail with old and new pictures.
Importance of Heritage Conservation
This is why I feel the preservation of heritage is important.
1. Our heritage is a link to the past.
The buildings and monuments are an important indicator of our beliefs, practices, customs, and way of life. It provides us with an easy way to study how we have evolved as a society. With the presence of around 1000 temples in the old city of Jaipur, it is easy to understand why religion and religious customs are still very strong in Jaipur.
2. Heritage provides us with a platform to study our history.
Cenotaph like the one in Jaipur – Royal Gaitore speaks a lot about the attitude of the rulers towards art and religion. Some buildings are ornate whereas others are simple. Many structures are made of white marble or sandstone. And then there are the ones which blend marble & sandstone beautifully. Historians can decipher the state of finances during the reign of a particular ruler by simply analyzing these structures. Similarly, the pyramids in Egypt provide a clue towards prevalent customs and religion of a period.
3. Preserving heritage is profitable & it opens up new opportunities.
Many small towns in Europe have shown that preserving heritage buildings and culture is a way forward to bolster tourism and wealth. Small towns in Germany, Italy, Switzerland and many other countries attract many tourists because of their heritage. This is the only source of income in these places. In stark contrast, there are many heritage sites, monuments and buildings spread across our country, if restored and preserved, these can open new opportunities for government and people.
4. Our heritage makes us unique.
In a globalized world, buildings are similar everywhere. Be it Bangalore, Hong Kong or London. It is all glass and concrete façade. But when one looks at the old buildings, they all have a story to tell. They have unique design elements. You will not find a structure as Hawa Mahal anywhere else in the world!
5. Heritage inspires travel
Distinct culture, customs, and buildings are great travel attractions. Everyone wants to experience something new. People won't travel thousands of miles to witness or experience things they can find in their backyard. Kremlin in Moscow, Louvre in Paris, Amer Fort in Jaipur, Taj Mahal in Agra are great travel attractions. Similarly, Diwali in India, Songkran in Thailand, Bullfighting in Spain are a big draw among travelers & tourists.
In my opinion, the following attitudes need to change.
The Old is all about bygone days. Most residents feel that old buildings and customs have no place in current times. They link old buildings and customs with the bygone era. This is one reason Jaipur is losing old Havelis and buildings at a fast pace. Old buildings in the walled city area are being grazed down to make way for commercial spaces despite a government ban. Read the in-depth write-up on Jaipur Havelis- The Vanishing Havelis of Jaipur
Collusion with government officials allows people to circumnavigate this ban. One of the great reasons for converting old buildings into commercial ones is the lure of money.
I'm afraid in the next couple of years, Jaipur may end up losing 50-60 percent of old buildings in the walled city area. Bikaner city has already experienced this phenomenon where people sold off beautiful & ornate Jalis and windows from the Haveli façade. Here is a picture of a beautiful window from the haveli in Bikaner.
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All these parts were modular & could be taken off before razing down a haveli. Making quick money in the antique market was a big lure for people to do so. But prompt action from authorities has now made it impossible for people to do so.
The government and authorities need to change their attitude too. They have been only doing what is necessary. For example, the areas which are visible to the tourists visiting Amer Fort are in excellent conditions but the ones which are not visible to the tourists are crumbling down. Authorities are not interested in repairing & restoring such structures. What is apparent is that the government only wants to optimize the money spent on heritage!
Let me also add here before someone gets an impression that all is not well. Everything is not bad, we also have many heritage sites that are being maintained beautifully and are a great tourist attraction like Amer Fort, Hawa Mahal, Nahargarh Fort to name a few. This post merely highlights the attitude towards heritage.
Read: 5 Reasons Why I Love Amer Fort -The Most Popular Tourist Attraction In Jaipur?
Extended sections of Amer Fort, which once used to be the entry point to Amer town are decaying & crumbling due to lack of repair. Read Why the loss of the great wall of Amer is inevitable?
During my visit to a heritage temple in Jaipur, a priest confessed that he would like to get the temple repairs carried out using ancient techniques. He was forced to use modern techniques because of the lack of skilled people and whooping costs. The old technique of construction involved lime plaster and stone. Popular repair technique, on the other hand, relies on bricks, cement, and concrete which is easily available.
Unless the government provides technique, trained manpower and financial help to owners of heritage buildings, it is impossible to use ancient techniques in restoration. Repairs carried out using modern methods in heritage buildings are neither effective nor lasting. They only inflict further damage to structures. Moreover, it is an eyesore.
Read Jaipur Then And Now series which describes each tourist attraction or a famous site in detail with old and new pictures.
Heritage preservation cannot be done unless both government and public make an effort. It seems even authorities have become insensitive to the changing façade in old bazaars. Inability to enforce law, populism, corruption, vote bank is taking a toll on our heritage. Introduction of underground metro in old bazaars of Jaipur against public opinion needs a lot of mulling over and thoughts.
Underground metro construction work has caused damage to heritage structures. Authorities are building a metro project in the name of development. It is likely that we may lose much of our built heritage in the next decade or two since neither public nor authorities have any inclination to save our heritage. Meanwhile, I have been mulling over a thought-what will attract tourists to Jaipur? Metro? Malls? Glitzy modern buildings? Uninspiring architecture? I fail to come up with the answer! Do share if your views.
Let me show you this picture from Amer Fort which depicts the attitude of our countrymen towards our heritage. It is self-explanatory. This picture captures the Janani Deori section or the residential unit of queens. I have written a separate post on this issue –Stop doing this to our heritage!
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Hoarding Disorder (aka Pathologic Hoarding)
Mike is unable to throw out any of his newspapers, and so he has every single newspaper for his local paper going back decades... Melissa has over thirty cats in her small apartment. Dave has collected so much possessions that he is embarrassed to have people over at his home... Due to public health complaints from neighbours and concerns by the fire department, all of them are in danger of losing their homes.
What is Hoarding Disorder?
Especially in a materialistic society like ours, everyone collects things.
But when a person collects so many things that it starts causing problems, it may be hoarding disorder, also known as pathologic hoarding. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), hoarding disorder is characterized by persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions, regardless of their actual value, to the point that it causes harmful effects for the person, or to those around the person (e.g. family members or landlords).
- Clothing,
- Newspapers and magazines,
- Animals (e.g. having numerous pets such as cats).
In people with hoarding disorder, their hoarding is to such an extent that it causes serious problems such as:
- Excess clutter: Typically, a hoarder's home becomes so full of possessions that they are no longer to use parts of their home, with blocked hallways, exits and rooms. There have even been extreme cases where stacks of possessions have collapsed and crushed people to death, or simply trapped them in the home leading them to starve to death.
- Relationship problems: Hoarding tends to cause conflicts with other people living in the home. Family members become upset at the hoarding, and may become isolated themselves, becoming too embarrassed to invite guests over.
Why Do Some People Hoard?
Human beings are a social species, and in general, need to feel connected to people and activities that give a sense of purpose, hope and meaning.
However, in people that hoard, their connections with possessions have often replaced their connections to meaningful people and activities.
There are numerous reasons why this might happen:
- They may have experienced life experiences (such as trauma or abuse) that have made it difficult for them to trust or connect to people, and as a result, connecting to possessions is safer than connecting to people.
- The culture of materialism reinforced constantly in advertising and popular culture tricks many people into believing that possessions will make you happy.
- Hoarding is pleasurable: When you first acquire something, it is pleasurable at first. Unfortunately, this pleasure is short-lived..
- It's painful to throw out things: People who hoard feel distress at the thought or act of throwing out things. In many cases, people who hoard may have had problems grieving and dealing with loss.
- They may have problems with organizational skills and other mental abilities which makes it hard to get rid of things.
How Common Is It?
Hoarding occurs in 2-5% of the population (Samuels, 2008), generally in individuals in their 50's. Although popular shows such as "Hoarders" have increased public awareness about hoarding, it is still difficult to estimate how many people have problems with hoarding as hoarders usually keep their hoarding secret.
Hoarding urges occur in children and youth as well, but since they tend to live in a household (that is owned and controlled by adult caregivers), their ability to acquire and save possessions is limited compared to adults. Thus, severe hoarding does not usually begin to be a problem until adulthood, and even then, may take decades before it comes to the attention of professionals.
What Treatments Are There?
Typical treatments given by professionals may include:
- Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT),
- Medication,
- Combination of both.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Thoughts and Behaviours
CBT looks at the person's thoughts and behaviours that lead to hoarding, and seeks to change these thoughts and behaviours to stop the hoarding.
Hoarding Thought
I can't throw out this old newspaper because I (or someone else) might need it…
These newspapers can be thrown out because they're all online nowadays.
I can't throw out these old books because I (or someone else) might want to read them.
Whoever needs these books can just borrow them from the library.
I can't throw out my old school notes, because I (or someone else) might need them.
These notes are out of date and I haven't reviewed them in over 10-years, so I might as well throw them out.
I don't want to throw out these newspapers and waste all that paper.
I can put these in the recycling, and let it be re-used.
Behavioural Hierarchy
A behavioural hierarchy is about coming up with a step-by-step plan where one gradually de-clutters. It involves:
- Make a list of what things to throw out
- Start with the easiest things
- Gradually progress to the more difficult things to throw out
Self-Help for Hoarding
Whether or not you seek professional help or not, there are a lot of things that you can do to help with hoarding.
Ultimately, dealing with hoarding involves:
1. Reconnecting (or connecting) to people and activities that give a sense of belonging, purpose, hope and meaning.
Consider some of the following ways to build your connections:
Spend time with people
Spend time with nature
Spend time with animals
Join a club
Take a course, even if it is an online course
Volunteer somewhere
Join a church, or spiritual activity
2. Disconnecting from possessions as a way to meet your needs.
Before you acquiring something, ask yourself the following questions:
- Do I have an immediate use for this?
- Do I need it? How many do I already have?
- Can I get by without it?
- Do I feel compelled to have it?
- Can I afford it comfortably?
- Do I have time to deal with it appropriately? maintain it?
If the answer is no to any of these questions, then don't acquire it!
Strategies for Getting Rid of Clutter
Start with one area at a time
1st priority is fire safety
Declutter so that you have free routes in and out of the residence
Declutter so that you have entrance and exits from each room.
Declutter around heat and ignition sources, i.e. furnaces, stoves, portable heaters, baseboard heaters, water heaters or uncovered light bulbs,
Make sure smoke detectors are functioning.
Spend as many future work periods as needed to complete your goal for this area.
Sort possessions into categories:
- 1) Keep
- 2) Discard & Recycle
- 3) Re-gift piles
How do I know what category something goes into? Ask yourself the following questions in order to decide whether to
- 1) Keep or to
- 2) Discard & Recycle or
- 3) Re-gift it
Questions to ask yourself about possessions that you have:
- Do I need it?
- Do I have a plan to use this?
- Have I used this in the last year?
- Can I get it elsewhere? i.e. library, or online
- Do I have enough space for it already clear and available?
- Do I love it?
If the answer is no to any of these questions, then either Discard/Recycle, or Re-gift (give it to someone else!)
Self-Help content copied with permission from Ottawa Public Health, 2011
Supporting a loved one with hoarding
If you have a loved one who has problems with hoarding, here are some tips that may be helpful:
Do help your loved one get help. E.g. "I'm worried about you." "How can I be helpful?" "If there is anything I can do to help, let me know. If you want me to come with you to any doctor or counseling appointments or anything like that, let me know."
Do praise and reinforce any positives. E.g. "I notice that you've cleared your couch. That's amazing! How did you manage to do that?" "I notice that its more cleared near your front door. That's great!"
If your loved one is sensitive or uncomfortable with praise, then just use gratitude instead. E.g. "Thank you for doing that. It means a lot to me."
Do acknowledge the emotions behind some of the possessions, and validate those feelings. E.g. "I can see that your high school possessions mean a lot to you. What did high school mean to you? What were those times like for you? Sounds like a very meaningful time in your life."
Don't use negative comments to try to shame or embarrass the other person into stopping hoarding, as this tends to make the person defensive and less likely to listen to you. For example, if you say, "How can you live in such a mess!", then it tends to lead the other person to come up with reasons why s/he hoards, which then strengthens the hoarding.
Don't lecture or tell the person what to do, unless you have build up enough trust. If the person who hoards is actively asking, "Please help me to stop hoarding", then its probably okay to give advice. But if the person hoarding is not, then its best to avoid giving unsolicited advice. Avoid critical statements such as "You really should throw out all these newspapers." Is professional help required?
Ottawa Public Health. Helpful Questions & Strategies for Hoarding Situations [Brochure].
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For More Information
Hoarding Center of the International OCD Foundation
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"The Global LEI will be a marathon, not a sprint" is a phrase heard more than once during our series of Hot Topic webinars that's charted the emergence of a standard identifier for entity data. Doubtless, it will be heard again.
But if we're not exactly sprinting, we are moving pretty swiftly. Every time I think there's nothing more to say on the topic, there is – well – more to say. With the artifice of the March 'launch date' behind us, it's time to deal with reality. And the reality practitioners are having to deal with is one that's changing rapidly.
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Morales in control to win duel over Bumgarner
Home runs from Tulowitzki, Arenado power lefty's stellar start
DENVER -- Left-hander Franklin Morales is rendering moot the question of whether he is a starter or a reliever. He wants the answer to be that he's a dependable pitcher.
Fashioning his second straight stellar start, Morales held the Giants to one run and five hits in seven innings and made solo homers by Troy Tulowitzki and Nolan Arenado stand, as the Rockies won for the fifth time in six games, 2-1, at Coors Field on Tuesday night in front of 27,165.
Morales (2-1) struck out seven, including a well-planned and powerful one with his final pitch against Angel Pagan with a runner in scoring position.
It also took a nail-biting bullpen performance, with big sequences from Rex Brothers, who induced a Pablo Sandoval double-play grounder to end the eighth, and LaTroy Hawkins (6-for-6 on save chances), who survived a walk and a hit with one out in the ninth. Big swings by Tulowitzki to open the fourth and Arenado to open the fifth against Giants starter Madison Bumgarner (2-2) helped.
But Morales leaving the mound with a triumphant fist pump and scream after fanning Pagan, for a third time, was the image of the night.
"I knew I was going to do the strikeout with Pagan," said Morales, whose work helped the Rockies win the series with the Giants (which concludes Wednesday afternoon) and improve to 8-3 at Coors field. "What I did all game was fastball away. Then I said, 'OK, it's time to throw my cutter down and in.' He wasn't looking for that pitch."
The Rockies acquired Morales -- who broke in with them in 2007 -- from the Red Sox this winter for infielder Jonathan Herrera, mainly because of Morales' versatility. After two mixed starts this season, Morales went to the bullpen briefly when Tyler Chatwood came off the disabled list. But after lefty Brett Anderson broke his left index finger, Morales was reinserted into the rotation after one relief appearance.
In two starts -- a win at San Diego and Tuesday night -- he has proven there's more to him than an arm the Rockies can shuttle back and forth. Morales has combined for 13 innings with 12 strikeouts, nine hits, two earned runs and three walks in the victories, both over National League West foes. The only run Tuesday was a homer by Hunter Pence with two out in the fifth.
Morales has left behind the mindset of proving himself as a starter, even though that is his clear ambition, and he wasn't impressed that Tuesday matched his June 28, 2012, performance for Boston at Seattle for his longest outing. All that personal stuff is less important than the competitiveness Morales is exuding on a team that has no other player who can say he was part of a World Series champion (with Boston last year).
"That guy has been in two World Series already [also with the Rockies in 2007] and three playoffs," said catcher Wilin Rosario, who joyfully called for Morales' fastball much of the night. "He knows how good that is.
"This guy is fun to have on the team. He knows how to compete. In those moments, when the emotion comes to your mind, your body, and your heart is pumping really quick, he gets it."
The Rockies (12-10) have had big homestands and hot streaks early in a season before. Heck, they were near the front of the NL West in June last year but finished 74-88. But for Morales, it's a feeling that games like Tuesday can help the Rockies capture and keep that grip through the year.
"We got a good team here, great family," Morales said. "Everybody is together. We try to stay on the same page every day when we come to the ballpark. We do a great job."
Maybe a family that lives by the fastball on both sides of the plate wins together.
"Most hitters want fastballs, and when you can make your fastball move one way or the other, you get a lot of bad contact," Rockies manager Walt Weiss said.
Morales used the two-seamer to his arm side and the cutter to the glove side, and set up some nasty other pitches -- a split-finger he used when Buster Posey grounded out to end the fifth, and the occasional curveball. With a bullpen that has been used often in high-scoring games this homestand, Weiss wanted at least six innings. Morales gave him one beyond that, using 99 pitches.
"They've been throwing the ball well," Giants manager Bruce Bochy said. "They did yesterday, they did today. We had our chances."
The surging Tulowitzki ended up almost as big a figure in the victory as Morales.
Pablo Sandoval doubled and Brandon Belt drew a walk with one out in the fourth. Joaquin Arias hit a ground ball toward the middle, but Tulowitzki made a diving play and forced Belt at second. Morales then induced a popout from Ehire Adrianza.
Tulowitzki opened the bottom of the fourth with his third homer of the year, to left field against Giants starter Madison Bumgarner (2-2), who went eight innings, gave up nine hits and fanned six against one walk. It was Tulowitzki's seventh RBI in five games this homestand.
Arenado opened the fifth by homering for the second time in as many games in the No. 2 slot in the batting order with Michael Cuddyer (left hamstring) on the disabled list. "[Bumgarner] was throwing good against me," said Arenado, who extended his career-best hit streak to 13 games. "I missed a couple of pitches. In that at-bat, I missed a couple pitches, too. Then, luckily enough, he left one over the plate."
Bumgarner, who had a grand slam in a win over the Rockies earlier this season, doubled off Morales with two down in the seventh, before Morales fanned Pagan.


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California is the land of billion-dollar budget deficits and mega-tussles over who'll take the biggest hit when the state budget gets its final, massive chop from Gov. Jerry Brown and the state legislature.
If you look down a level, to the more than 5,000 city and county governments in the state, you'll see budget angst, too. But you'll also see innovation – the growing use of new digital tools to make government not only cheaper to operate but more convenient and closer to its citizens:
• In Anaheim, Calif., the phone number 311 serves as a nonemergency hot line that allows anyone to get in touch with city hall. It's available 24 hours a day and links residents to services such as graffiti removal, electric and water payments, housing assistance, even obtaining building codes and permits.
• In Santa Clarita, near Los Angeles, residents can go online night or day to sign up for 30 different kinds of notifications about events, register for city-sponsored classes and activities, apply for or submit permits, or ask the police to check their house during a vacation. They can even learn just how the city is spending the federal funds it receives.
• In Santa Cruz, on Monterey Bay in northern California, citizens can view an interactive crime-mapping website that allows them to see where crimes have happened.
• In Sacramento, the state capital, residents can check out a Nook eReader from their library, loaded with 20 books of various types. The library provides training on how to use the device.
The list goes on. In Santa Clara County, anyone can register online from home or at a kiosk to visit someone in jail. In Nevada County, you can find one of 60 video cameras spread around the county and videoconference with local government officials, saving a long drive. In Anaheim, truant students can serve their probation by carrying a GPS device provided by the school and police that monitors their whereabouts.
These examples, and many more, are cited in "Hear Us Now," a survey of the use of digital tools by California's local governments released by the New America Foundation last month.
These efforts, the survey concludes, offer California an opportunity to be a leader in the use of what's being called e-government.
"The promise of eGovernment is a more democratic, citizen- and community-centered problem-solving society that embodies less top-down government control," the survey says. "Problems and solutions flow directly from citizens with little or no public agency interference or handling."
The programs now under way would be enhanced if a coordinated effort were made on a regular basis to collect and share best practices among local governments, learning from each other's successes and reducing trial-and-error mistakes, the report says.
It also recommends that, much like Anaheim's effort to have just one universal number for all government calls, website addresses should be more standardized. Right now, local sites may end with .org, .gov, .us, .net, .com, .info, or .ws, which can cause confusion.
E-government cuts red tape, the use of paper – even vehicle congestion as citizens take care of government-related "chores" online.
But most important, e-government opens up the inner workings of government to average citizens. It's much more than just a more efficient way to disseminate information and services. It can become a valuable two-way conversation between governments and those they serve.


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Robert Peake recently graduated from his MFA program at Pacific University. Today he gave the student speech at the commencement ceremony. Here is an excerpt from that speech:
Ours [students'] has been, if anything, an inner transformation—toward a greater awareness of what Paul Eluard meant when he said, "there is another world, and it is in this one," and, hopefully, an experiential understanding of what our own Marvin Bell points out when he reminds us that, "in art, you're free." This experiential understanding of what it means to live through the eyes and ears of a writer can not be inculcated through lectures, workshops, or assignments alone. There is something about good writing one simply has to catch. And the privilege of spending time with mentors who are talented but unpretentious, wise with a sense of humor, and generous almost to a fault—is a rare and wonderful gift.
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Datamonitor's Dairy in Italy industry profile is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the Dairy industry. It includes detailed data on market size and segmentation, plus textual and graphical analysis of the key trends and competitive landscape, leading companies and demographic information. Scope Contains an executive summary and data on value and segmentationProvides textual analysis of the industry's recent performance and future prospectsIncorporates in-depth five forces competitive environment analysis and scorecards Includes a five-year forecast of the industryThe leading companies are profiled with supporting key financial metrics Supported by the key macroeconomic and demographic data affecting the market Highlights Detailed information is included on market size Five forces scorecards provide an accessible yet in depth view of the market's competitive landscapeMarket shares are covered by manufacturer and/or brandAlso features market breakdown by distribution channel Why you should buy this report Spot future trends and developments Inform your business decisions Add weight to presentations and marketing materials Save time carrying out entry-level researchMarket DefinitionThe dairy market consists of cheese, chilled desserts, cream, fromage frais, milk, spreadable fats and yogurt. Any currency conversions used in the creation of this report have been calculated using constant annual average exchange rates. Europe comprises Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russia, Spain, Sweden, the Ukraine and the United Kingdom.
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Having worked professionally as a corporate finance manager for 15 years, Gerri Kappler now spends her time raising her family and many pets, volunteering as the director of APA's volunteer force, serving on APA's Board of Directors and is a many-times-over APA! cat and dog foster. In the five years she's been volunteering for APA! she has seen amazing growth and progress in their no-kill mission and is thrilled to be part of such an amazing organization.