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mjross Posts: 3I recently moved from Colorado Springs, CO to the LA area and I've noticed that since then my 2000 Subaru Outback's mpg has noticeably decreased. It's still in the decent range (above 20mpg), but less than in CO. Could this be because of the drop in altitude (from ~6000' to sea level)? What (if anything) can I do about it?
ateixeira Posts: 72,587Hmm, you do lose power at altitude, since the air is less dense. I'm surprised it had a noticeable effect on mileage when you started intaking denser air, though.
Also, the octane is probably higher in LA, 87 vs. probably 85 I'd guess. That also should not cause a drop in mileage, though.
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bkaiser1 Posts: 464California has notoriously bad gas and is the likely culprit in your mysteriously lower mileage. I moved to Sacramento from Reno but continue to work in Reno, so after years of driving the same "loop" and filling up in different places, I can attest to getting 3-4mpg less on any tank of gas that I filled in CA versus one that I filled in Nevada. This has held true on both of my Subarus, my Honda, and my pickup. For whatever reason, the gas that is supplied to CA stations is apparently formulated differently and is known to cause drivability problems in some cars.
COBB Tuning, for example, had different ECU maps for CA cars to factor in the crummy gas that we receive here...the original map that they were using on to reflash the computers on WRXs was causing some noticable drivability problems (stumbling, etc) in CA cars.
It's ironic that in a state so obsessed with emmissions and efficiency that they would supply gas that routinely delivers *less* efficiency than neighboring states.
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jay_24 Posts: 536Don't blame the ethanol. Minnesota has a 10% ethanol requirement and Wisconsin doesn't. I get nearly identical MPG. In fact I tend to fill-up in MN because
#1- it costs 15 to 20 cents less per gallon.
#2- I get the best MPG from a Shell station in MN with 10% ethanol(29mpg in a 2001 Outback with 110K miles).
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grahampeters AustraliaPosts: 1,700G'day
There arer a fair number of possibilites. Try running the tank right down and then refill through several cycles using a good quality branded (eg Shell etc) fuel rather than supermarket or discount chain. The ethanol mix should not change economy much.
Also consciously think about driving habits of those around you. I find my fuel economy changes between cities although ostensibly the traffic is about the same. This is probaby because of the need to drive differently in differnt traffic conditions. For example, here in Australia, the traffic in Melbourne is solid but fairly calm. Sydney is more aggressive although congestion is probably about the same at present. I find my usage leaps when I drive in Sydney because you have to be more pushy to retaing your place in traffic
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discopete Posts: 21I've had an Outback XT with 5sp.MT and 11,900 miles on it for about 6 weeks.
The one road trip so far (190 miles) yielded 22.9 MPG , mostly using the cruise control.
Around town it gets 13 to 15 MPG , but I've been experimenting with the turbocharger's effect on acceleration .
I'm hoping that the engine will loosen over the next few thousand miles and the highway mileage will improve. -
10years Posts: 48I live in Reno and of course have noticed the same MPG differences of going back an forth "over the hill" with my 03 Forester. I've attributed some of the difference to be the drive from Reno to Sac is mostly downhill. Conversely, Sac to Reno is mostly uphill.
FYI everyone, Reno sits at an altitude of 4,500 feet while Sac is virtually a sea level. In between is Donner Pass that rises to about 7,200 feet. The trip is about 120 miles depending on the exact door to door locations.
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xwesx Fairbanks, AlaskaPosts: 8,738That is a very likely reason for the difference. I even notice better mileage driving to Anchorage from Fairbanks than the other way around. The difference between the two is a total of about 500 feet elevation with, obviously, some dramatic increases between. We usually see 1 mpg better on the way down.2010 Subaru Forester, 2011 Ford Fiesta, 1969 Chevrolet C20 Pickup, 1969 Ford Econoline 100, 1976 Ford F250 Pickup, 1974 Ford Pinto Wagon
radar1 Posts: 25I have the 08 basic 2.5 auto, just returned from a 1,000 mile trip and was pleasantly surprised to get 28.2 overall, with most of the driving at about 72 MPH. The tank that had a long stretch of 60 MPH driving saw a 30.5 average. I was expecting worse because my Focus 2.3 ZX5 only got 28 on the same trips, and the label says to only expect 26 on the highway.
stantont Posts: 148I have an '08 OB XT turbo, MT5. We just did the first really long trip after breakin (approx 2500 miles at start). Austin, TX to Raleigh, NC and back, crossed the Blue Ridge mountains several times. Two aboard plus maybe 200 lbs luggage. 75-80 mph on cruise control, winter time, so no a/c. Southern states; no ethanol AFAIK.
TOTAL: 103.0 gallons for 2839 miles equals 27.56 mpg. Wouldn't be surprised to see it creep to 28+mpg by 20k miles.
City driving, even during breakin, has averaged 22-23 mpg, but my "city" includes a fair bit of freeway at 65-70 mph. YMMV.
The MPG indicator is about 10-15 % low; it read 25.2 mpg for the trip. At first I was pretty disappointed in "mileage" until I realized the trip MPG calculator was off. I assume the computer tries to estimate gallons from injector on time and fuel pressure, etc., so I shouldn't be surprised at 12% error. As always, actual fuel consumed and actual miles driven are the only way to get credible numbers; and trying to estimate mileage from 7 or 8 gallons in 150-200 miles is not very accurate either. If the pump shuts off 1/2 gallon earlier or later, you introduce +/- 1-1.5 mpg error.
It seems the new EPA test protocol (18 city, 24 highway) is pretty hostile to the turbo, as my real-world experience is far better than EPA estimate. I'm quite pleased; our '02 Legacy L wagon with standard engine and MT5 got 28.5 -29 on the same trip two years ago; and our 2000 Honda Accord V6 automatic got about the same (but was boring to drive!). The turbo/stick car gives excellent performance with very little fuel penalty unless you really USE the power.
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stantont Posts: 148BTW, if it seems we have changed cars a lot, that is correct. I bought the Accord V6 hoping to get a successor to my 1990 Taurus SHO. Nope, the Accord was refined but boring. Then I bought the '02 Legacy L wagon used in '04 because I really needed a wagon to carry kayaks (on top) and bicycles (inside). Nice but a bit spartan, so I sold it to a friend at 103,000 miles and bought the '08 OB XT MT5.
WOW! This is the first car since the SHO that makes me smile every time I get in and turn the key. Quiet, smooth, refined, luxurious, quick. Rides so soft you expect it to wallow on turns, but it really corners pretty flat. Plus it goes like stink when you nudge the gas pedal!
27.5 mpg highway ain't too shabby, either, for a car with that much performance. Well done, Subaru! -
stever Viva Las CrucesPosts: 42,394I picked up my Outback used from a friend in March, '03. It had 34,513 on the odometer when I first filled it up. My lifetime mpg today, at 67,564 miles, is 23.08.
I've had three tanks over 30 mpg, and three under 15 mpg, so I figure all of those are aberrations that cancel each other out.
I can see a slight trend for better mpg in the winter, likely because it has a black leather interior and 105°F isn't all that unusual here in Boise in high summer.
Most of those miles are interurban, and I'm a pretty relaxed driver usually, at least pulling away from the light.
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Geno raised his arms in confidence. He'd just beaten the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in his first career start after teammate Nick Folk's field goal cleared the uprights. This confidence, and borderline cockiness, was what made him successful in his debut. He was unshakeable. He was in command. He was in control. He was the respectable quarterback that the New York Jets had been missing, if only for one week.
Sanchez will compete for starting job
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Mark Sanchez will have a couple more months to GQ it up at all the hottest night spots in New York.
The Jets are expected to retain Mark Sanchez into the preseason, and let him compete for a starting job according to the Newsday reporter Bob Glauber.
Sanchez started 15 games last season, throwing 13 touchdowns and 18 interceptions. The Jets went 6-9 in games he started. On Friday, New York drafted Quarterback Geno Smith with the seventh pick in the second round.
Jets sign Chris Ivory to three-year deal
Posted by Darren Kritzer under New York Jets on Apr 27, 2013
The New York Jets have signed running back Chris Ivory to a three-year deal, according to multiple reports.
Jets agree to terms on a three-year deal with Chris Ivory, per source. #nyj
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Report: Jets trying to trade up in second round
Posted by Devang Desai under 2013 NFL draft, New York Jets on Apr 26, 2013
Apparently Jets management isn't satisfied with Mark Sanchez as their starting Quarterback. Who knew?
According to Adam Schefter, New York has made calls to multiple teams on Friday in order to move up from pick 39 and draft a Quarterback.
ESPN reports the Jets debated taking Geno Smith with the 13th overall pick on Thursday night before deciding on DT Sheldon Richardson. They selected Cornerback Dee Milliner with the ninth overall pick.
Jets OC Marty Mornhinweg and Jets top scout Terry Bradway had dinner with Smith last month. Mornhinweg came away impressed according to a source that spoke with the four letter.
Other teams that could take a Quarterback at the top of round two include Arizona, Oakland, Philadelphia and Jacksonville.
Draft Preview: 9. New York Jets
Posted by Sean Tomlinson under 2013 NFL draft, New York Jets on Apr 15, 2013
Usually, calling the New York Jets a flaming, toxic mess is like saying that being punched straight to the nose isn't enjoyable, or that pigeons are the mosquitoes of the bird kingdom. An obvious fact will always remain an obvious fact.
But the purging has begun under new general manager John Idzik, especially on the defensive side of the ball. Three safeties were cut (Eric Smith, Yeremiah Bell, and LaRon Landry, with Dawan Landry added), while Bart Scott was jettisoned too, and Mike DeVito was allowed to walk. To rebuild it, you must first destroy it.
That destruction will soon continue with the dismissal of Tim Tebow, the most irrelevant and redundant player on the roster, and at that point the quarterback competition will begin in earnest between Mark Sanchez and David Garrard. But potentially the most important offseason move has yet to come.
You may have heard this Darrelle Revis trade talk, yes? We only write about it around these parts three times daily. If he's traded, will the Jets' early focus shift to cornerback? Since I have long-honed the fine journalistic skill of asking the tough question first, that's how I led of our latest draft dive into questions followed by answers with Scott Salmon from Gang Green Nation,and Brian Bassett from The Jets Blog.
Jets sign Dawan Landry
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If there's one truism in the NFL, it's that a player can always become who he was four or five years ago with the right coach. Or maybe I just made that up entirely.
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The second poster in the thread wishes Illidan actually looked like this in game, and to a certain extent, he's right -- Blizzard has always made games as easy on the CPU as possible, so ingame models, while usually textured very well, aren't quite as detailed as their concept art. But the concept art (and the cinematics) is what, I think, allows these characters to have so much of a life outside of the game. Most of us have never been told that we weren't prepared by Illidan ingame, but we surely remember him telling us the same thing before the last expansion.
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Our frustration is greater when we have much and want more, than when we have nothing and want some.
melmoth, mmo, rift February 24th, 2012Rift has me happily frustrated – the difference between having a hyperactive puppy and feral cat on the end of a leash. Where the puppy strains with loll-tongued enthusiasm against its master's restraining pull, desperate to investigate all the new things in the world –which primarily involves chasing cats, ducks, rabbits, other dogs, flies, leaves, shadows, and various other adversaries which the puppy has clearly made the hell up– the feral cat is generally to be found being dragged along on its back, or face, or pretty much any part of its body that isn't its feet, while it claws and chews and hisses and yowls at the leash, the holder of the leash, and more than likely itself at several points during the ordeal.
My overarching frustration is with the soul system; my happiness with it comes from the fact that it provides me with the fundamental urgency and drive to continue playing the game. The soul system provides a nice level of flexibility with respect to character builds, with the standard caveat that this only applies to non-raiders who aren't interested in optimising the heck out of every soul point. I prefer entertainment over efficiency when it comes to games, where optimisation is, for me, a vampire which preys on entertainment, sucking the fun from it and leaving nought but the dry empty husk of complicit conformity. Working hard. Efficiency. Toeing the corporate line. This is what I do in the real world, and because of that, when I enter a virtual world I want to be able to hunt naked through a forest, dance wild and carefree with my swords beneath a curtain of rain, or wade aimlessly across the snowy back of a mountain at the top of the world. Skyrim managed to invoke that feeling of blithe liberty, of spontaneity and sovereignty in sublime union, and I will always admire it for that.
I have a build for my warrior in Rift, a fairly common combination of Reaver/Paladin/Warlord because I do love me some self-healing tank, but I've eschewed the deep thirty eight point investment in Reaver that is common amongst end-game builds, instead opting for a little more variety, flexibility and fun by delving deeper into the Paladin soul. The frustration comes from the fact that I now have a build which I think will be a lot of fun to play, but I'll need to get close to level fifty (the current level cap) before it all comes together and realises its full potential. Thus the happy frustration, where every level I gain more points towards completing my character, but in the meantime the character feels somewhat disjointed – a fractured piece of a greater whole. Rift still manages to achieve that careful balancing act, however, where the levelling leash both holds me back and at the same time enlivens my enthusiasm for progress.
The most dangerous temptation, of course, is to play an alt. I switched to my low level cleric alt last night, and the hit of gratification from getting soul points so quickly in those early levels was the MMO equivalent of shooting up, "Ohhhhhhh yeah. Mmmmmm, three soul points in as many minutes. That hit the spot, that hit the spot gooooood.[gurgle][slump]". Thankfully there's always Mrs Melmoth to keep me grounded, who takes exception to watching me sit in the dark and dribble into my keyboard, the hugely dilated pupils in my ghost-lit face staring blankly into the computer's window of neon aurora.
My other happy frustration comes from Rift's combat system, but I'll save that for another post, where my recent travails with respect to LotRO's combat system will hopefully provide a suitable (and possibly lengthy) counterpoint to my experiences with Rift.
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February 24th, 2012 at 9:58 pm"I prefer entertainment over efficiency when it comes to games, where optimisation is, for me, a vampire which preys on entertainment, sucking the fun from it and leaving nought but the dry empty husk of complicit conformity."
I used to think this way. Then I started playing DDO. Then I started playing EvE.
Now I realize this for what it is… the kind of wooly liberal thinking that leads to being eaten.
Oh, apropros of nothing, a quote:
"The first thing you need to know about Goldman Sachs is that it's everywhere. The world's most powerful investment bank is a great vampire squid wrapped around the face of humanity, relentlessly jamming its blood funnel into anything that smells like money."
Old me thought this was horrifying.
Post DDO/EvE me bought stock.
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February 24th, 2012 at 11:00 pmA game is defined as something one does for entertainment, typically by interacting with others or with a computer/game console. A job is a series of repetitive tasks done in order to reap a benefit.
Guess which one I want after school?
Yeah. A game. Not a job. That's why I quit DDO ages ago. It's a job, not a game. We need more games, not more jobs disguised as games.


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Simple game play with an emphasis on strategy, ideal for beginners or experts. Compete against players from around the world in online matches or enter the Tablut World Tour mode to compete against twelve of the greatest tafl players in history. Increase the stakes by wagering items. Win rare items that reveal the powers of the Norse Gods. 50 are available in all. Unlock up to 7 different variations based on games played throughout history.
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Help Eeppo free their homeland Harmonia through 16 engaging scenarios and 10 unique enemies. Eeppo is a mouse driven action strategy game, where you guide armies of little creatures call Eeppo to their freedom. Eeppo need your wits to help them overcome obstacles in their quest for freedom. Eeppo is fun for everyone. Simple mouse driven control allows even beginner to videogame to easily pick up the game and have fun without any hassle.
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Non-violent graphical adventure for the whole family. Santa is stranded on an island in the Secret Valley, and you - Fizbin the elf - must go to the rescue. With its delightful full-color scenes, dozens of challenging puzzles, and exciting places to explore, this point-and-click adventure is an enthralling challenge for kids and parents too.
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He landed in Chennai last Sunday and began shooting with Kamal Haasan for "Viswaroopam" from Monday onwards. On Friday night, Samrat Chakrabarti got a break and took a flight to Kolkata. The reason? Just to chill out with friends and family before he gets a call from Hassan again to join the film's unit.
Ask Samrat, the New York-based Indian actor, about the experience of shooting with Haasan and he says, "I've always followed Kamal Haasan's work. This time around, he saw my work. My agent in New York got an offer from the production house and I came on board. It's amazing to be in the company of a visionary like him. He is quite a chameleon. He acts in a scene and the moment the shoot is over, he gets back to the role of a director. That's amazing. This project, I think, will bring him on to a more global space. Apart from India, the film will be shot in the US and the UK. This is a bilingual film in Tamil and Hindi and it takes places in a couple of different places in the world. All the actors have to learn their dialogues in both languages." Though Samrat cannot reveal any details about his role in the movie, he does talk about seeing Haasan's daughter, Akshara, being a part of the movie's crew. "I saw her checking out the monitor," he says without divulging too much of details. But what he can talk about is the recent exchange with Hollywood actor Radha Mitchell. "I have acted with Radha in "The Waiting City". I am now in talks to do another Radha Mitchell film. Last week, I got a call from Radha. She said she was sitting with a writer/ director and we discussed my schedule next year. The film in consideration is titled "Sadie Bloom" and is set in Los Angeles. I've been sent the script and am reading it now."
Meanwhile, Samrat has been busy doing quite a few short films besides completing his schedule of Deepa Mehta's adaptation of "Midnight's Children". "I'm so glad that my film "Gangor" swept the awards at New Jersey International South Asian Film Festival. Four awards for a Bengali film is a huge achievement. I was supposed to attend this awards ceremony but couldn't make it on time because I had to take a flight to Chennai that night," he says, adding, "Recently, I shot for an American television series titled "A Gifted Man". It is set in New York. The writer of this series is one of those who had worked in "In Treatment", where I had featured as well. In "AGM", I've played an Indian character."
Another interesting project that Samrat did recently was with Victor Banerjee. "The movie is called "Blemished Light". It has two parallel stories. While one takes place in India, the other one takes place in New York. The movie explores all the different perspectives of Muslims in America by examining the ideological aphilosophical connections between the powerful and the powerless and those who strive to stand against injustices. I am playing a strong character who fights for moral justice instead of taking sides of any religion. Shooting with Victor Banerjee was very inspiring. I had shot with him briefly in "The Bong Connection". On the sets, he narrated such great stories, including few from his experience of shooting "A Passage to India"," he says.
While in Kolkata, he has some meetings with directors. "One of them is Lalda (Suman Mukhopadhyay). He has been wanting to discuss his adaptation of Hamlet with me. Let me see how that goes. If I get good scripts, I would want to do Bengali movies too," Samrat says before signing off.
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Barbecued Tofu and Vegetables
Recipe By :Vegetarian Times Magazine, December 1999, page 22
Serving Size : 41 pound tofu, reduced fat
2 medium green or red bell peppers -- OR 1 of each cut into wide strips
2 medium carrots -- thinly sliced on diagonal
1 medium zucchini -- thinly sliced
1 medium onion -- halved and thinly sliced w/rings separated
3/4 cup barbecue sauce -- up to 1cupPreheat oven to 425F. Lightly oil large baking dish and line with foil.
Drain tofu and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Blot thoroughly between clean kitchen towels or several layers of paper towels. Cut slices into strips or dice.
In large bowl, combine tofu with remaining ingredients; stir gently until blended. Transfer mixture to prepared pan.
Bake 10 minutes; stir gently, then continue to bake until mixture is heated through, about 15 minutes. Serve hot.
MEAL PLAN: While entree is baking, combine 2 pounds red potatoes, quartered, and 2 tablespoons water in microwave-proof dish. Cover; microwave on HIGH 8 to 10 minutes; drain. Round out this meal with a salad.
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planted 50 bare root apple trees spring 2009. No blossoms 2010 and 2011, a few this year mostly killed by cold. trees were mulched with wood chips from the beginning and mulch was refreshed annually. I did transplant a few of these 3 year old trees this year and they were not root bound. started adding urea last year based on advice here on foruum which has helped growth a lot. Last spring planted 5 trees along the outside edge of pond dike. Knew it might be too wet. One of the 5 trees on the dike (NW Greening Semi D) has done far better than any other tree I;ve ever planted. Lots of blossoms this year with subsequent apple buds (is that the right term?). This tree was in a spot that was much wetter than the others on the dike and all the rest of my trees; wet enough I thought it might die. the performance of this tree has me asking myself if all my trees are short of water. |
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- Posted by windfall_rob vt4 (My Page) on Mon, May 21, 12 at 11:09
It could be, but sometimes you just get a really strong vigorous tree. Don't you wish they all could be like that! |
- Posted by harvestman 6 (My Page) on Mon, May 21, 12 at 12:02
Might be too wet?. If you take a ball of soil in your hands squeeze and water comes out like a sponge- too wet. If it feels quite moist but you can't squeeze out water, it's probably right for optimum tree growth. There is a point way before trees wilt when growth slows and the right balance of air and water is usually the most important factor in tree vigor. |
- Posted by Randy31513 Georgia 8b (My Page) on Mon, May 21, 12 at 16:10
You did not mention if the trees were dwarf, semidwark or standard. Standard trees can take several years to bloom. |
the vast majority are demi-D, only a few are dwarf. none are on std rootstock. seems like I should have had abundant flowers this year with trees experiencing their 4th spring. based on harvestmans post I'll do a little digging and check moisture content in the primary orchard area. |
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Wed, Apr 11, 07 at 10:46
Was digging a bed around an white oak? tree yesterday and turned up a horrendously large white grub. Want to ID it to find out if it is something nasty.
It was about the size of my little finger (2" long and 1/2" wide, chubby, creamy yellow color, no legs or hairs, tapered to one end and the dramatic 6-8 middle segments had a pattern on them like a circle with a line in the middle). I have never seen a grub this big - it was very lethargic - and it was so big it was kind of creepy. Anyone have any ideas? |
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It sounds like a queen termite... |
ksbdiy, Could you dig this monster up again and take a photo for us? kt |
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What is Borderline Personality Disorder?
- Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a mental disorder. People affected by BPD frequently experience distressing emotional states, difficulty in relating to other people, and self-harming behaviour.
- Between two and five per cent of the population are affected by BPD at some stage in their lives. The symptoms of the disorder usually first appear in mid to late teens or in early adulthood. Women are three times more likely to be diagnosed with BPD than men.
- The causes of BPD are not fully understood. They are likely to be a combination of biological and life factors. It is thought that many people with BPD have experienced abuse, trauma or neglect during childhood, and that this may have contributed to development of the disorder.
- With early diagnosis and effective treatment, the outcomes for people with BPD are good.
What are the symptoms?
People with BPD have persistent difficulty relating to other people and to the world around them. This can be very distressing for the person and for those who care for them.
Symptoms include:
Deep feelings of insecurity
Difficulty coping with fear of abandonment and loss; continually seeking reassurance, even for small things; expressing inappropriate anger towards others whom they consider responsible for how they feel; a fragile sense of self and oneŌĆÖs place in the world.
Persistent impulsiveness
Abusing alcohol and other drugs; spending excessively; gambling; stealing; driving recklessly, or having unsafe sex.
Confused, contradictory feelings
Frequent questioning and changing of emotions or attitudes towards others, and towards aspects of life such as goals, career, living arrangements or sexual orientation.
Causing deliberate pain by cutting, burning or hitting oneself; overdosing on prescription or illegal drugs; binge eating or starving; abusing alcohol and other drugs; repeatedly putting oneself in dangerous situations or attempting suicide.
Some people with BPD may also have symptoms of other mental illnessses. They may experience symptoms associated with anxiety or mood disorders, such as excessive worrying and having panic attacks, obsessive behaviour, hoarding or having unwanted thoughts, feeling persistently sad, moving or talking slowly, losing sexual interest or having difficulty concentrating on simple tasks.
They may even experience psychotic symptoms such as delusions or false beliefs ŌĆō believing, for example, they are being deceived, spied on or plotted against.
What else do we know about BPD?
- BPD is a complex disorder that is often misunderstood.
- Not all people who harm themselves have BPD. While self-harm is common among people with BPD, not all those who do this have the disorder. People may self-harm for other reasons such as low self esteem, to momentarily express and release emotional pain or even to punish themselves. This may relate to a mental illness, a disorder or emotional problem unrelated to BPD.
- People with BPD are not ŌĆśbadŌĆÖ. The anger and rejection that people with BPD display mean they are sometimes labelled as ŌĆśbad,ŌĆś ŌĆśmanipulativeŌĆÖ or ŌĆÖattention-seekingŌĆÖ. While things they do may at times lead to confusion, distress or inconvenience for other people, it should be remembered that this behaviour results from feelings of fear, loneliness, desperation, or hopelessness associated with BPD.
- People with BPD can get better. Contrary to common belief, people with BPD can recover well with appropriate ongoing treatment and support. While there is no cure yet, BPD is a treatable disorder.
What is the treatment?
Diagnosis is generally made by a psychiatrist, with ongoing treatment managed by a psychiatrist, clinical psychologist or other mental health professional.
- The most effective treatment usually involves a combination of, psychological therapy, medication and support.
- Psychological therapies that have been found to be effective in the treatment of BPD are Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT). During IPT, a person learns new and effective ways to relate to significant people in their lives. DBT helps people learn to handle their emotions better and re-learn the way they typically respond to situations and other people.
- Medication alone does not ŌĆśfixŌĆÖ BPD. It can be helpful, however, in the management of some symptoms, such as depression, anxiety and mood swings.
- Longer term psychiatric treatment may be provided by a GP or community mental health services ŌĆō a clinic with specialist health workers treating people in their local area.
- Community support programs may include help with finding suitable work, accommodation, training and education, psychosocial rehabilitation and mutual support groups.
- Family and friends of people with BPD can often feel confused, angry and alone. Education and support for family and other carers is an important part of treatment, as is understanding from the community.
- With appropriate treatment and support, most people with BPD can lead full and productive lives.
How do I find out more?
It is important to ask your doctor about any concerns you have. SANE Australia also produces a range of easy-to-read publications and multimedia resources on mental illness. For more information about this topic see:
- SANE Guide to Medication and other Treatments
Explains how all the different aspects of treatment work, by looking at clinical care, medication, support in the community and helping yourself. - SANE Guide to Staying Alive
Provides practical step-by-step hints and advice for consumers, carers and health professionals on dealing with suicidal thoughts and behaviour. - SANE Factsheet: Suicidal behaviour and self-harm
To order visit the SANE Bookshop at www.sane.org or call 1800 18 SANE (7263)
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How can we raise a bilingual child?
My husband and I are fluent in English and Spanish. We'd like our son to learn both languages, so I speak to him only in Spanish while my husband switches between the two tongues. Have other parents found this a good method or should we try something else?
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It works! My first son's first language was Spanish! I am starting again with son#2! I also recommend www.spanishworkshopforchildren.com great support!posted 04/02/2014 by Tweetytaps
I am a mexican/american..my husband speaks good english but perfect spanish, my sons first language was spanish...just because i feel that they will learn english at school...and now my son is 7 and speaks both languages perfect...writes, reads and speaks perfect english...and speaks and reads perfect spanish we are practicing on the writting.posted 02/03/2014 by alanis4
Hello, We live in the States, we are Lebanese so my husband speaks to our daughter (2years old) in arabic , I speak to her in french and everyone else will speak to her in english, she understand the 3 languages but she's mixing them up now... but she will learn the difference with time ...posted 12/31/2013 by zoycy
My husband speaks English and Spanish and I English Dutch when we go to visit family over seas my daughter has to use that language they pick it up fast at a young age and incorporating songs into the picture at home works great also!posted 11/17/2013 by tatjanaarmendariz
My husband speaks English and Spanish and I English Dutch when we go to visit family over seas my daughter has to use that language they pick it up fast at a young age and incorporating songs into the picture at home works great also!posted 11/17/2013 by tatjanaarmendariz
I think it awesome that we live in a time where parents are struggling with how much or how little of 2 (or sometimes even 3) different languages they should be exposing their little ones to. What do you all suggest for a home like ours where English is the only language both parents speak but I want very much for my 2 year old daughter to learn one or even 2 additional languages. My daughter is like a sponge right now, so it seems logical that now would be the perfect time. I was "took" Spanish in middle school, high school & college and I remember nada! haha Seriously, I don't know anymore than I would have naturally picked-up from friends and coworkers. So how does someone like me help my daughter learn another language? I see advertisements all the time, but do any of them really work? Thanksposted 11/11/2013 by hurricane_kim
Parents should ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS speak their NATIVE tongue to their children! No one is going to know a language better than a native speaker, so even if one speaks a language well, that doesn't make one a native speaker, and you don't want the child learning the language wrong! My DF is finnish, I am american, so he speaks finnish and i speak english. we live in Finland, so Finnish is the language DS hears most. I have ''foreigner'' friends/friends that also speak english, so my son is exposed to english as well. But kids pick up on a lot when exposed daily----I have a friend, who is icelandic, her DH is finnish. They speak english together, but she speaks icelandic and he speaks finnish to the kids. her older daughter, now 5, started to realize about 2 years ago that some of us didn't speak finnish very well, and she just started speaking english to us! Her mom was shocked! Her english is a bit broken, but she is learning from 2 non native speakers, so it makes sense. It Amazingposted 10/18/2013 by cjsilver55
I am fluent in Spanish and English too!! My boyfriend speaks to my girls in Spanish ( he learned in college ) while I speak to the girls in englishposted 08/02/2013 by mberdion
We are Americans who were living in Brazil until recently, and our pediatrician there said for each person to only speak one language to them and not switch around, otherwise they become confused. Makes it more clear in their minds when they separated. We now are in an English speaking country but near Venezuela, so I have hired a little Venezuelan girl to come and play with him two days a week in Spanish, which is similar to Portuguese, so I am hoping one day he can switch back and forth. He was born there so I want him to know the language or one close to it.posted 07/19/2013 by missysturgis
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The China Lounge in Bury has everything you need for an exciting night out or a cosy night in.
read more »The China Lounge is based in Bury and serves delicious, authentic chinese food made with the finest ingredients. Customers can eat in the stylish restaurant or enjoy it at home with the takeaway service.
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The spacious restaurant is the perfect venue for parties, conferences and other special occasions. Impress your guests in China Lounge's beautiful surroundings and enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine.
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Salt and pepper bean curd
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Thai and Chinese menu choices cover a fabulous range of salads, curries, seafood, noodle dishes, platters and all of the classic favourites that you would expect from a great restaurant.
This is just a small selection of dishes available from The China Lounge, the full menu can be viewed by visiting the website using the link at the top of this page.
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The China Lounge pride themselves on always using the finest fresh ingredients in all of their dishes. Every dish is prepared by top chefs who are passionate about serving authentic cuisine that brings a taste of the Orient to your table.
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The China Lounge
190 Bury New Road
0161 451 0040
To email The China Lounge or to visit the website please use the links at the top of this page.
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650 or whatever seems a nice target
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