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Brief screenings are the quickest way to determine if you or someone you care about should connect with a mental health professional. To take a confidential and no-cost mental health screening now, visit screening.mentalhealthscreening.org/rochestertech.
Self-Help Resources:
The Academic Success Center offers assessment and instruction in reading writing, mathematics, study skills, and alternative learning strategies.
RIT Counseling and Psychological Services offers a stress reduction group. Call 475-2261 for details. Additional academic support centers may be available in your department. Ask at your department office.
There is an extensive list of RIT Student Affairs Services on the home page, including student clubs and organizations, study skills assistance, calendar of events, etc.
For pamphlets on homesickness and loneliness, see the Depression, etc. section of The Student Counseling Virtual Pamphlet Collection.
Stop loneliness has links to articles and information about loneliness and strategies to be more connected.
SAISD provides Substance and Alcohol Intervention Services for the Deaf.
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism answers frequently asked questions about alcohol.
The Alcoholics Anonymous website.
The Narcotics Anonymous website.
Controlling Anger - Before It Controls You is an excellent online brochure at the American Psychological Association Web site.
RIT Counseling and Psychological Services offers anxiety and stress reduction groups. Call 475-2261 (v-tty) for details.
The Anxiety section of Psych Central has a wealth of information on anxiety and panic.
The Shyness Home Page gathers network resources on shyness.
See the Anxiety section of the Self-Help Resources of Mental Health Net.
See also the Panic Attacks section of this page.
Autism Resources Links: Links to many sites about autism and Asperger's Syndrome.
ASPEN: Education, support, and advocacy for individuals and families who are affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders.
University of Miami Center for Autism and Related Disabilities: Resources, links, fact sheets, FAQs.
Psychology Today has a useful section on assertiveness with a variety of articles.
Complete an on-line assertiveness questionnaire, How Self-Assertive Are You?©, by Donald A. Cadogan, Ph.D.
The National Attention Deficit Disorder Association has many excellent resources, including Information for ADD adults.
See the Attention Deficit Disorder section of the Self-Help Resources of Mental Health Net.
David Baldwin's Trauma Information Pages have a wealth of scholarly resources on emotional trauma from interpersonal violence as well as natural disasters and other causes.
The Safe Child/Child Abuse site defines child abuse (sexual, physical and emotional) and discusses the effects of abuse.
Also, see the Abuse section of the Self-Help Resources of Mental Health Net.
Information about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder signs, symptoms and treatment can be found at the International OCD Foundation website.
The Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder section of the Self-Help Resources of Mental Health Net.
Please visit our Concerned About a Friend page.
NTID has developed a list of Web site links for both RIT and Internet resources on deafness.
Deaf Resource Library is an on-line collection of reference material and links intended to educate and inform people about deaf culture.
Understanding Depression from APA online.
There are a wealth of resources at the Depression, Bipolar Disorder, and Suicide sections of the Self-Help Resources of Mental Health Net.
RIT's Center for Women and Gender is an excellent on campus resource with trained professionals to assist you with questions/concerns in this area.
Blain Nelson's Abuse Pages is a comprehensive Web site dealing with violence in intimate relationships.
National Domestic Violence/Abuse Hotline:
This is a national 24-hour hotline, staffed by trained counselors who are ready to provide immediate crisis assistance. Callers can be connected directly to help in their own communities, including emergency services and shelters. The counselors can also provide information and referrals for a variety of non-emergency services, including counseling for adults and children, and assistance in reporting abuse. They have an extensive database of domestic violence treatment providers in all US states and territories. Many staff members speak languages besides English, and they have 24- hour access to translators for approximately 150 languages. For the Deaf/Hard of Hearing there is a TDD number. All calls to the hotline are confidential, and callers may remain anonymous if they wish.
The Abuse section of the Self-Help Resources of Mental Health Net.
RIT's Counseling and Psychological Services offers counseling support and the RIT Student Health Center offers medical support to people with eating problems.
The Eating Disorders section of the Self-Help Resources of Mental Health Net
Please click here for an expanded list of resources regarding eating disorders
You can call the 24-hour number of the Compulsive Gambling Center: 1-800-332-0402 or the local Gambler's Anonymous Number: 453-2363
National Council on Problem Gambling
The Gay Alliance of Genesee Valley has a Gay Source Info Line (244-8640) with local and national information, referrals, and support.
The Gay, Lesbian and Bisexuality Resources section of the Mental Health Net.
The Q Center at RIT.
The Center for Internet Addiction has many available resources.
Internet Addiction Guide from Psych Central.
The counselors at the RIT Counseling and Psychological Services may refer you to meet with a psychiatrist in the Student Health Center for a medication evaluation, if that seems warranted.
The Awareness Foundation for OCD and Related Disorders has numerous helpful resources.
The Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder section of the Self-Help Resources of Mental Health Net.
HelpGuide.org has a useful page of information and self-help resources for managing panic attacks.
The Anxiety section of the Self-Help Resources of Mental Health Net.
Understand the traits of a perfectionist.
An on-line brochure from the University of Illinois discusses the self-defeating aspects of perfectionism.
The CARES program at the RIT Center for Women and Gender is a comprehensive program for victims of sexual assault, relationship violence, and stalking. Call 295-3533 24 hours/day to speak with a CARES counselor.
If you wish to speak to a counselor regarding a sexual assault after hours, you may call Public Safety (475-3333) and ask to speak to an RIT crisis counselor.
To report an incident, contact Public Safety to file a report (475-2583)
Planned Parenthood has a 24-hour Rape Crisis Service, accessible by calling 546-2777 or 1-866-600-6886.
The Office on Violence Against Women, a website of the U.S. Department of Justice has links to many online resources.
Psychology Today has a number of articles on recognizing/overcoming barriers to self-confidence.
This University of Illinois brochure provides useful pointers on addressing self-confidence issues.
Though often hidden, this problem is more common than most realize, and people who injure themselves can greatly benefit from therapy and, in some cases, medication.
Self-injury Outreach and Support: Provides information for those who self-harm and people who care about them. Provides resources and information about treatment and recovery
S.A.F.E. Alternatives: Provides information about self-harm and treatment http://www.selfinjury.com/resources/faqs/
Healthy Place provides resources for understanding and addressing self-injury.
See also the Suicidal Thoughts/Actions section of this page.
Sexual Harassment is not tolerated at the Rochester Institute of Technology. The official Discrimination and Harassment Policy is written in the Student's Rights and Responsibilities. If you are unsure whether or not you are being sexually harassed, you can call the Omsbud's Office (545-0867) for a consultation to make that determination.
RIT Center for Women and Gender
RIT Title IX Rights and Resources
Willow Domestic Violence Center (Formerly Alternatives for Battered Women, Rochester ABW)- 24-Hour Hotlines: Phone (585) 232-7353 | TTY (585) 232-1741 http://willowcenterny.org/
Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network Hotline- 1-800-799-7233 https://www.rainn.org/
National Domestic Violence Hotline- 1-800-799-7233 http://www.thehotline.org/
National Sexual Assault Hotline-1- 877-995-5247 https://www.safehelpline.org/
Sexual addiction is described and treatments suggested on the links from this site.
Symptoms of various sexual problems are described on links from this site.
The National Sleep Foundation has information about sleep disorders such as insomnia, excessive sleepiness, sleep apnea, restless legs, etc.
Sleep Problems are the focus of the links from this Psych Central site.
RIT Counseling & Psychological Services offers group therapy, which can be extremely helpful for people with these types of problems.
The Self Esteem section of Psych Central has links to useful sites.
RIT's Counseling and Psychological Services offers ongoing stress management workshop sessions.
Stress Management skills including organization, relaxation, coping skills, exercise, and support systems can be found at About Stress Management.
The American Institute of Stress has information on many stress-related topics.
Mind Tools has a number of stress reduction ideas.
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Action Hotline-1-800-888-9383 https://thetreatmenthelpline.com
Rochester Alcoholics Anonymous (585) 232-6720 https://www.rochester-ny-aa.org/
Drug Helpline: (800) 662-HELP (4357) http://www.samhsa.gov/find-help
Combat Heroin NY HOPEline 1-877-846-7369 is a hotline in New York State to provide information and referrals to callers in need. The website gives information about statistics and resources about heroin and prescription drug abuse in New York State. http://combatheroin.ny.gov/
Emergency Services are available at RIT Counseling and Psychological Services during working hours, and after hours as well. From 8:30 - 4:30, Monday - Friday, call 475-2261 and ask to schedule an emergency appointment. After 4:30 p.m. on weekdays, and all day on weekends and holidays, call 475-3333, which will connect you with Public Safety. They will contact an on-call CPS counselor, if appropriate.
Suicide Awareness Voices of Education has extensive information about depression and suicide prevention.
Suicide...Read This First. Take 5 minutes to read this if you're feeling suicidal.
Fingerlakes area 211 Lifeline- Call 211/TTY 275-2700 (http://211lifeline.org/)
Suicide Prevention National Lifeline- 1-800-273-TALK (8255) (http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/)
Trevor Lifeline: (866) 488-7386. The Trevor Project is a leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning young adults. (http://www.thetrevorproject.org/pages/get-help-now)
TransLifeLine (877) 565-8860 is a non-profit dedicated to the well-being of transgender people. They run a hotline staffed by transgender people for transgender people.
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There are many resources at the Suicide section of the Self-Help Resources of Mental Health Net.
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Rochester Area Life Line and Community Mobile Crisis Team (585) 275-5151
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
RIT Center for Women and Gender provides programs and services so RIT women can be personally and academically successful.
The American Association for University Women is the nation's leading voice promoting equity and education for women and girls.
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Less than two weeks after announcing its deal with Vitrue, Oracle (NASDAQ:ORCL) announced that it is acquiring Collective Intellect. Terms of the deal, which is expected to close in the second half, were not disclosed.
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It's been a busy Autumn so far and I have enjoyed it greatly, despite the lack of sleep !
Last month was especially challenging. I started the month in Marrakech covering the World LPG conference and Exposition. The team at https://www.mci-group.com along with my project manager contact, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeoffreyroussey/ were a real pleasure to work once with and our client https://www.wlpga.org was wonderful !
Truly an amazing experience to visit a remarkable country and meet people from all over the world. What better way is there to banish closed mindedness than by meeting directly with people from different countries and a variety of ages. We live in such an amazing world and I'm glad I made the voyage to see this particular part of it.
I then went Paris for the weekend to coordinate the final product with my assistant, Benedicte http://www.bkaryotis.com, since both she and the WLPGA are based in Paris… I then flew back to Chicago to prepare to leave the next day (thank goodness for time zones !) for the Annual ASA Network conference in Nashville; another great event
I came back to Chicago and after a week off I started three separate events for various associations; two of which I started while one of my first associate finished those events and the second associate completed a three day event for my client BNP Media.
I then started and completed the Annual FFI (http://ffi.org) conference this year in my hometown of Chicago !
It's nice to have a few days off and catch up on sleep !
Next week I'll be back on the road for another event in Seattle; this time for my client The Economist, while my other associate heads off to cover an annual conference event in Boston for another client.
Then it's back to Chicago for me to work on several events including the Annual IASB/IASBO statewide conference !
All in all a nice finish to a productive year.
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Carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere have broken through a symbolic mark.
Daily measurements of CO2 at a US government agency lab on Hawaii have topped 400 parts per million for the first time.
The station, which sits on the Mauna Loa volcano, feeds its numbers into a continuous record of the concentration of the gas stretching back to 1958.
The last time CO2 was regularly above 400ppm was three to five million years ago - before modern humans existed.


text: Gwyneth Paltrow, More Stars Champion Reform at Environmental Media Awards 6:29 PM PDT 10/29/2015 by Carmen Triola FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME Mark Davis/Getty Images for Environmental Media Association "Climate change is here," said host Lance Bass. "And it's almost too late to do something about it." Hollywood spoke out against climate change and unequal pay at this weekend's 25th annual Environmental Media Awards, held at Warner Bros. Studios lot in Burbank. The ceremony, founded by TV writer and producer Norman Lear, got attendees thinking about the changes they wanted to see in the future. Some celebrities, like Andie MacDowell, discussed specific issues like national forest preservation, while Sex and the City's Kristin Davis advocated for endangered elephants, the subject of her new documentary, Gardeners of Eden. Still, the message was clear: Change needs to happen. "Climate change is here," said host Lance Bass. "And it's almost too late to do something about it." Also in the spirit of reform, many stars voiced their support for Jennifer Lawrence and her recent call for equal pay for women in an essay for Lenny Letter. "I don't appreciate the double standard, and I'm with her," Rachelle Lefavre of Under the Dome said. "I'm very ready to apologize when I'm wrong, and I'm ready to be wrong. I think those qualities allow a woman to be outspoken, allow anyone to be outspoken, and I honestly don't like it when being assertive categorizes me as being a bitch or overbearing." Lefavre also expressed regret at having to work harder than men in Hollywood for equal or less pay. "I've had to pass on a job entirely, and then come back, and have them go, 'Oh, alright.' Whereas my male co-star hasn't had to do that at all. They just give him what he feels he's worth." UnReal's Constance Zimmer mentioned a double standard for mothers in Hollywood, and applauded Bradley Cooper for pledging to reveal his salary in the future. "I mean, girls reveal what they're making to each other all the time," she said. "I could go into the fact that women already carry so much more weight in general. I mean, we give birth to a human. And I just feel like--you give birth to a human and then you're expected to snap back and go back to work six weeks later. And yet, you're not being treated equally as a man who's not doing that?" During the ceremony, winners ranged from The Newsroom (TV episodic drama), Vice (reality television), The Simpsons (TV episodic comedy), Virunga (documentary film), Interstellar (feature film), Miles from Tomorrowland (children's television) and "Dear Future Generations: Sorry" (best digital short). Among the night's honorees were Gwyneth Paltrow of Mortdecai, The Eagles' Don Henley, Mad Max's George Miller, Kristin Davis and former White House advisor Van Jones. While the night's winners expressed feelings of gratitude, frustration and opportunity, it was ultimately The Simpsons' Yeardly Smith who received some of the biggest laughs of the night as she summed up her ultimate views on the EMAs. "I hope in 25 years," she said, "these awards will be as purposeless as every other awards show." FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME Carmen Triola email@example.com @thr


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Schumacher Mi1V2 1/10 RC Rally Car Build
Well I have been at it again, after selling the beloved MK2 Escort in the summer, there was a gaping hole in the shelf where the Escort once sat. Iceman season was edging closer and closer and the temptation was simply too much in the end? The hunt for a chassis started to gather pace. I searched everywhere and looked at tons of ideas, but nothing really tickled my fancy. I really wanted a new chassis to build as opposed to a used one, so I was pretty limited to just Touring Car chassis' as there really aren't many options for a SOLID rally cars off the shelf that were under 200 quid. Naturally I chose a Schumacher chassis as a base for this project, so I ordered a new Schumacher Mi1V2 kit and some tyres to get started.
The Kit arrived next day as is pretty normal from those guys, I couldn't wait to get home to start the build. On opening the box it didn't seem as though there were many parts to it compared to what I am used to. She come together pretty swiftly taking about 3.5hrs to get all the bags built apart from the provided shocks which were not going to be used, I had already ordered some cheap TrackStar 68mm big bore threaded shocks from Hobbyking.
Gotta love building a new kit, its probably the 2nd best part of this hobby, first obviously being thrashing the pants off them on track! This particular kit was different as I had never owned or driven a proper Touring Car, I have an old TT01 Tamiya so that don't count and the Basher RZ4 that I used for the Escort Build don't really count either as that was modified off the shelf and was absent of any Roll Bars which meant it rolled around all over the gaff compared to this thing. This car is belt driven with a fixed centre drive and Ball Diffs both ends, the whole car is designed to be low, stiff and fast, so making it behave like a rally car should be simple….or so I thought.
1st Issue that I faced was the body posts, obviously most TC shells are based on a saloon car shape with a boot lid out the back, the 'baru' hatchback shape was never part of the thought process at Schumacher during development as its a fully fledged on road racer. The end result is body posts which are set too wide apart to exit via the flat roof section at the rear end of the hatchback shell, instead they were fouling the outer edges at its widest point. I had to find a way to move them inwards far enough to have the posts exit through the flat roof part. There are 2 torx screws that hold the post mounts to the rear shock tower, I flipped these inwards 180° so the inner hole was now the outer hole. The first try went badly as I had nowhere for the inner screw to hold onto. I searched the garage a bit and found some old tv aerial blades so I set about hacking them to bits to make some plates to assist in getting the body mounts in the right place.
2nd Issue is the lack of droop that the chassis has, now; for on road racing this is spot on, but for rallying we need at least double the normal ride height, and some extra droop to the let the wheels drop out the arches whilst off the ground and for traversing the bumpy bits. The wishbones on this car are different to what I have used before as the Hubs at the front don't sit inside a hub carrier on a hingepin like most cars, the hub essentially floats between the upper and lower parts of the suspension arms, the lower wishbone uses a ball stud inserted into the wishbone with a long thread which screws into the hub from underneath. Again this is probably very efficient for on road stuff, but this setup limits the downward travel of the wishbones, as once the arm drops so far down from horizontal the bottom of the hub fouls the wishbone and it just stops right there, this problem is mirrored on the rear end too. I didn't get time to address these issues before its first outing so look out for another post (once I've sorted the problem) on how I got round this issue.
3rd Issue which is unresolved for now also is the shock towers, due to the longer 68mm shocks I am using I had to compress them about 7-9mm just to get them to fit on the car, I used the schumacher grippa rod ends on the Trackstar shocks as opposed to the trackstar ones, as they needed a larger ball stud which I didn't have at the time. In the future I will design a revised shock tower, but I will sort the droop out first to see how it is then.
My First Rally was the old faithful MK2 Escort, so I had my vintage/old school fix so this time I fancied something more modern that I don't mind hammering the crap out of round the track. I looked at all sorts and decided the Hatch Back Subaru was a good shout as I had not seen many of them about and I like to try and be a little different where I can. I scoured the web for inspiration on the paint job and came across the 2014 Rally America – David Higgins Subaru WRX, this instantly got my attention because it looked as though I could have designed it for myself…… It was the right angular modern style that I like and it also the perfect colours to match the team and my current paint job on the Tekno Short Course Truck too !
SO…. Shell located, ordered and soon delivered, time to set about getting some paint on this bad boy ! I was going to wait for the body to be finished before I sorted wheels but the trigger got itchy and nailed a 'buy' on the same Tamiya RS rally wheels I used on the Escort build, mainly due to the fact I knew the 24/25mm SST Rally tyres fitted the rims perfectly and they look like a nice scale representation of an actual gravel/off road spec wheel. I also could not resist going full "hoonigan" with a set of Fifteen52 Turbo Mac wheels in black with added turbo fans which looks the absolute 'fo shizzle' on the finished car and even better when spinning at a crazy rate of knots on the road/Astro!
Simple here, whatever I had knocking around, so it went like this.
ESC: Tekin RS (1st Gen) (out the TT01)
MOTOR: Trackstar D-Spec Drift Motor 10.5t (sensored)(out my old MST Drift Car)
SERVO: Savox 1257tg (out the KF2 I sold)
RX: Sanwa RX-471
So its built, it runs and its looks the dogs dilly dangles and she even caused a bit of a stir at its first outing taking the TQ and the WIN on the 1st round of the ICEMAN Series (post coming shortly). There's a way to go with it yet but it will get there, for now its running a couple of DIY waterproof boxes for the ESC and RX along with some lexan side guards to try and keep some of the filth out of where the money goes, I even bashed together a couple of home brew rubber front mudguards for added 'scale' appearance which were surprisingly functional.
So enough waffle, you can see what it is, I will update the fixes as I go along the road to making this a proper little rally racer !


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Katie Stevens and Andrew Garcia Voted Off American Idol
Were the Right Contestants Voted Off American Idol?
American Idol brought the drama last night when not one but two contestants got the boot. Despite giving their best Elvis impersonations on Tuesday night, Katie Stevens and Andrew Garcia just didn't make the cut. Andrew's days were definitely up, but I was kinda surprised to see Katie go after her decent performance. Still, I didn't expect either to make it to the end of the competition, so it feels like we've trimmed some of the fat this week. What do you think — did America make the right call?
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Grounds for cancellation or suspension of license or imposition of civil penalty
(1) The Oregon Liquor Control Commission may cancel or suspend any license issued under this chapter, or impose a civil penalty in lieu of or in addition to suspension as provided by ORS 471.322 (Civil penalty in lieu of or in addition to short-term suspension of certain licenses and permits), if it finds or has reasonable ground to believe any of the following to be true:
(a) That the licensee:
(A) Has violated any provision of this chapter or ORS 474.115 (Wholesale sale of malt beverage subject to agreement designating territory of sale) or any rule of the commission adopted pursuant thereto.
(B) Has made any false representation or statement to the commission in order to induce or prevent action by the commission.
(C) Is not maintaining an acceptable bond as required by ORS 471.311 (Application for license) or is not maintaining the insurance or bond required by ORS 471.168 (Certain licensees required to maintain liquor liability insurance or bond).
(D) Has maintained an insanitary establishment.
(E) Is insolvent or incompetent or physically unable to carry on the management of the establishment of the licensee.
(F) Is in the habit of using alcoholic liquor, habit-forming drugs or controlled substances to excess.
(G) Knowingly has sold alcoholic liquor to persons under 21 years of age or to persons visibly intoxicated at the time of sale or has knowingly allowed the consumption of alcoholic liquor on the licensed premises by a person who is visibly intoxicated at the time of consumption.
(H) Has misrepresented to a customer or the public any alcoholic liquor sold by the licensee.
(I) Since the granting of the license, has been convicted of a felony, of violating any of the liquor laws of this state, general or local, or of any misdemeanor or violation of any municipal ordinance committed on the licensed premises.
(b) That any person licensed to sell at retail for consumption on the premises is acting as an agent of, or is a manufacturer or wholesaler of alcoholic liquors, or has borrowed money or property, or has accepted gratuities or rebates, or has obtained the use of equipment from any manufacturer or wholesaler of alcoholic liquor or any agent thereof.
(c) That there is a history of serious and persistent problems involving disturbances, lewd or unlawful activities or noise either in the premises or involving patrons of the establishment in the immediate vicinity of the premises if the activities in the immediate vicinity of the premises are related to the sale or service of alcohol under the exercise of the license privilege. Behavior which is grounds for cancellation or suspension of a license under this section, where so related to the sale or service of alcohol, includes, but is not limited to obtrusive or excessive noise, music or sound vibrations; public drunkenness; fights; altercations; harassment or unlawful drug sales; alcohol or related litter; trespassing on private property; and public urination. Mitigating factors include a showing by the licensee that the problems are not serious or persistent or that the licensee has demonstrated a willingness and ability to control adequately the licensed premises and patrons' behavior in the immediate vicinity of the premises which is related to the licensee's sale or service of alcohol under the licensee's exercise of the license privilege.
(d) That there is any other reason which, in the opinion of the commission, based on public convenience or necessity, warrants canceling or suspending such license.
(2) Civil penalties under this section shall be imposed as provided in ORS 183.745 (Civil penalty procedures). [Amended by 1953 c.107 §2; 1971 c.159 §4; 1979 c.744 §34; 1981 c.599 §1; 1989 c.785 §3; 1991 c.734 §40; 1995 c.301 §63; 1997 c.841 §6; 1999 c.351 §51]
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Back to Journals » Patient Preference and Adherence » Volume 11
Confidence in correct inhaler technique and its association with treatment adherence and health status among US patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Authors Amin AN, Ganapathy V, Roughley A, Small M
Received 21 April 2017
Accepted for publication 9 June 2017
Published 12 July 2017 Volume 2017:11 Pages 1205—1212
DOI https://doi.org/10.2147/PPA.S140139
Checked for plagiarism Yes
Review by Single anonymous peer review
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Alpesh N Amin,1 Vaidyanathan Ganapathy,2 Adam Roughley,3 Mark Small3
1Department of Medicine, University of California, Irvine, USA; 2Global Health Economics & Outcomes Research, Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc, Marlborough, USA; 3Respiratory Research, Adelphi Real World, Bollington, UK
Background: Improper use of bronchodilators is associated with poor disease control, nonadherence to long-term therapy, and poor clinical outcomes. Our current understanding of factors associated with correct inhaler use and adherence is limited. We measured physician- and patient-reported confidence in device usage and associations with treatment adherence and COPD-related health status.
Methods: This was an analysis of a US observational, point-in-time survey of physicians and patients. Physicians who met study eligibility criteria completed surveys for 5 consecutive, eligible patients who were then invited to respond to questionnaires. We assessed patient demographics, type of prescribed inhaler device(s), device training, COPD severity, comorbidities, physician- and patient self-reported confidence in device usage, treatment adherence, and health status.
Results: Completed questionnaires for 373 patients were provided by 134 physicians. Complete confidence in device usage was observed for 22% and 17% of patients as reported by patients and physicians, respectively. Greater confidence was associated with higher self-reported adherence to inhaler usage. Physicians were more likely than patients to report lower levels of patient confidence in device usage. High physician- and patient-reported confidence were associated with more favorable health status. Predictors of confidence in device usage included fewer comorbidities, no depression, and higher education levels.
Conclusion: Low confidence in inhaler usage was associated with lower adherence and poor COPD-related health status. Choice of inhaler device tailored to patients' ability to use specific devices and ongoing education to support optimal inhaler usage may improve patient confidence and enhance both adherence and health status.
Keywords: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, inhaler technique, adherence, health status, patient satisfaction
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The annual marathon organized by the Boston Athletic Association (BAA), has always been a big draw. In spite of the bomb blast in 2013 and the negative publicity surrounding the event, the turnout at the 2014 Boston Marathon has proven that nothing can cripple the spirit of the city's residents. The upcoming Boston Marathon 2015 marathon will mark the 119th year of the prestigious BAA event whi


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Sempra Energy Emphasis on Utilities over Commodity Trading a Plus for Power Line Undergrounding?
Recent comments by Sempra Energy on placing more emphasis on its public utility units may mean good things in store for potential wildfire victims in San Diego County.
The comments by Sempra Energy were made while it was preparing to sell off interests in the RBS Sempra Commodities deal, a lucrative commodity trading venture with RBS also known as Royal Bank of Scotland.
RBS is recently listed as the number two asset holder in the world among the top Forbes 50 global companies. RBS figured in the news last year on Dubai's urgent request to delay debt servicing as the leading underwriter of Dubai World debt which led to a multi-billion bailout by Abu Dhabi. Dubai was previously fingered in a CBS 60 Minutes report as a destination for conflict gold smuggled out of the Congo through Uganda, where the estimated annual volume of smuggled golden nuggets into Dubai is roughly $300 million a year. RBS has been ordered to sell off its commodity trading assets as part of receiving a bailout in the Crash of 2008.
If Sempra Energy puts significantly more emphasis on its owned utilities such as San Diego Gas and Electric Company (SDG&E), then there is hope that power lines in San Diego County could all be underground long before SDG&E's previously-stated estimated completion date in 2063.
At present, the California investor owned utilities (IOUs such as SDG&E, Pacific Gas and Electric, and Southern California Edison) are pursuing a plan to bill customers for uninsured wildfire-associated legal costs and other expenses. Insurers have substantially raised prices to IOUs for wildfire coverage after the overhead power line disaster of the 2007 San Diego County wildfire complex that killed at least two people, displaced tens of thousands to emergency evacuation centers, and destroyed well over 1000 homes. SDG&E liability for the 2007 debacle is estimated by SDG&E to exceed its $1+ billion wildfire coverage for that year, prompting the IOUs' Wildfire Expense Balancing Account (WEBA) proposal now before California's Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).
Former San Diego City Attorney Michael Aguirre announced last week his intervention in the CPUC wildfire insurance process, and within days CPUC accepted SDG&E's prompt voluntary offer of an investigation-ending settlement into the utility's wildfire ignition points, where ratepayers would not be liable for the $14.8 million penalty-like assessment.
CPUC's Division of Ratepayer Advocates (DRA) performed its own analysis of the WEBA proposal and found it to have the effect of an open-ended wildfire tax on consumers who would be held responsible for IOU employee negligence that may cause future wildfires from overhead power lines and other utility equipment. DRA is now protesting the WEBA application, where IOU attorneys claim that CPUC has a "constitutional duty" to allow uninsured corporate wildfire costs to be passed on to consumers "regardless of the limits on the Utilities to control such costs" (IOU Responses to WEBA Protests, p. 4).
SDG&E owner Sempra Energy continues to pay out quarterly dividends of about 3% of stock price, approaching 40% of retained earnings. The question now is whether Sempra Energy has the ability to maintain that level of dividend payout to flight-to-quality investors while preventing the anticipated growth of an unlimited WEBA tax on consumers that may kill off any California economic recovery from the Crash of 2008.
This blogger has no direct equity stake in any California IOU or any other firm mentioned in this blog.
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At Farenga Funeral Home, we understand how difficult losing a loved one can be. There are so many things to take care of, during a heart wrenching time. That is why we compiled a list of resources to help answer your questions, complete your paperwork and get the benefits you and your family deserve. Please call if we can be of any assistance.
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How did you tell your kids where babies come from for the first time? Do you remember what your parents told you? I sure do. They were very honest and explained it to me in an age appropriate way. As a godmother and caregiver to many children, I've been asked this question a lot. And I always reply where do you think they come from. Not once, have any of them said the stork. It seems that our old friend the stork is no longer associated with delivering bouncing bundles of joy. That is until now…
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On any given suburban weekend in spring, you're bound to see your neighbors getting dirty. They're preparing soil, planting flowers and tending to vegetables. The more you observe them (not in a creepy way), the more you'll realize it's like clockwork.
If you're an avid or occasional gardener, you already know why. Gardening is an escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. But it's not just about aesthetics; there's many mental, physical and nutritional benefits to gardening. Unfortunately, younger generations are missing out. According to a UK survey, 65 percent of those 25 years old or younger don't know what a pruner is.
Mental benefits of gardening
One of the major benefits of gardening is stress relief. It doesn't just decrease the production of cortisol, the stress hormone. According to horticulture therapy researchers, it increased the desire to live, decreased anxiety and improved self-worth in those with severe mental disorders. These researches do warn that personal gardens are little more stressful since it's up to you to care for it. At horticulture therapy institutions, professional gardeners ensure everything gets done; it's not just the patients. To avoid making gardening stressful, keep it small if you're inexperienced.
Although these positive side effects of gardening can benefits those of any age, gardening may be particularly advantageous for college students and young adults. Anxiety and depression have been on the rise in younger adults for years, and many attribute it to more time being spent indoors.
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If you want to reap the cardiovascular benefits of gardening, you have to do more than water plants. Two and a half hours of weeding, digging, raking, etc. counts as moderate cardiovascular exercise, according to the CDC. But if that kind of labor is too much for you, don't worry. There are many other physical benefits, including:
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- Improvement in flexibility and balance
- Sharpening of the senses
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Finally, when you garden, you're in complete control over the fruits and veggies going into your body. Not only do you decide what fertilizers and pesticides you use (if you use any at all), but homegrown food is also more nutritious. Store produce must be picked early so that it's ripe upon arrival. With garden-grown fruits and veggies, you can wait longer to pick. Thus, making the product more nutrient-dense.
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Although it may take a little time to perfect gardening depending on your region or climate, it's not hard. Many kitchen staples, like tomatoes, lettuce and peppers, are "very forgiving," according to Kathleen Frith of Harvard's Center for Health and Global Environment.
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Those with the best electric skateboard absolutely want a simple-to-use skateboard ramp. Now, ramps are ideal for beginners because the smaller ramps can be used to help ease a newcomer into the sport and learn a few things as well. Going to the local skate park isn't always ideal, especially if you're embarrassed about falling off in front of others. However, you could look at making a ramp at home. Learning to build a skateboard ramp can be very simple indeed and the following is a very brief and hopefully an easy guide to follow. Read here also http://urbanmotiontech.com/learn-how-to-build-a-skateboard-ramp-the-easy-way/
Creating the Base of the Ramp
First of all, you will require two long pieces of plywood. This should measure out to around twelve millimeters each. You will need to basically half each piece of wood; and the two ends can be connected in an L-shape or triangular shape. When you have cut the wood, they must be secured together so that the base of the ramp is created. Once the wood is ready, you must use strong glue or nails to secure the wood. Some tend to use both to ensure everything is held together pretty well. This is your own choice here. Remember, the best electric skateboard and weight of the user should be supported by the base.
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Once you have secured your base, it'll be time to create the actual ramp. Now, this will require a wide and lengthy piece of plywood. Some at times, choose to use other materials for the ramp but this is a very basic option to consider. The wood will have to be shaped which means a plane will be necessary. If you wanted to, you could sand the wood down but that may take slightly longer. The wood must be shaped so that there is a nice curve or lift in the wood. Once this occurs, you will have to look at securing this piece to the base; again this can be done with nails or glue, but to be sure, nails at the very top would be wise. The best electric skateboard and your weight should be supported by the ramp.
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Ramps are usually very easy to make but things can go wrong. It would be wise to put the test of strength to the ramp first before using. If you do this, you will ensure it's safe to use either for yourself or your children. You may need to sand the wood edges down if they are rough so that they don't snag the best electric skateboard in any which way. It is also possible to add a stain or varnish to the wood to finish it or you could leave it plain if it's just a practice ramp.
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Building a skateboard ramp isn't overly difficult but it can be if you don't like DIY. It is hard to create the actual ramp and sometimes you may require some help. However, hopefully you'll be able to create a simple and safe ramp for skateboarding. Use the best electric skateboard and enjoy practicing.Continue Reading….


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Do you have silicon/chip development background? Would you like to take the next step in your career and use your technical skills in a multi-functional leadership role? Do you aspire to contribute to key silicon technologies used in all Apple products? Come to Apple and work within a dynamic team to deliver a broad range of silicon products/technologies from definition through production. This is a phenomenal opportunity to engage in leading edge technologies and contribute to new Apple products year after year. Apple is looking for Semiconductor/Silicon engineering professionals with strong leadership ability to ensure that our vendor custom silicon designs meet the technical, quality, and schedule requirements for Apple products. In this Engineering Program Management (EPM) position, you will be working closely with a top-tier EPM team with many years' experience to learn how Apple delivers technology and how we execute state of the art silicon that drive our products. This team drives key leading industry suppliers across the globe through the full silicon design cycle from initial concept, through implementation, validation and qualification to mass production for our Custom Silicon Management (CSM) team. You will utilize your technical expertise and design background, along with effective program / project management skills, to drive program schedules and resolve technical issues that enable on-time quality silicon delivery to Apple's state of the art products. Apple delivers products with our top quality standards because of people like you.
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"Time and Location Aware Mobile Data Pricing", IEEE ICC. Sydney, Austrialia, 2014. ICC2014-TimeDependentPricing.pdf (634.76 KB),
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"Trade Information, Not Spectrum: A Novel TV White Space Information Market Model", IEEE WiOpt (Best Paper Award). Hammamet, Tunisia, 2014. WiOpt2014_LuoGaoHuang.pdf (442.92 KB),
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Welcome to the Chinese New Year Blog Hop! I'm so glad you could join us. The Year of the Snake officially begins on Sunday, February 10th so be sure to wish all your Chinese friends longevity, happiness, wealth and good fortune during this two-week festival!
My traditions involve eating a lot of good food, and usually getting some new clothes. Chinese New Year was a lot more fun when I was a kid because I would get money in little red envelopes from my parents/aunts/uncles/grandparents, etc. You could make quite a lot of money on that day, and the great thing was that you were allowed to spend it on whatever you wanted.
Unfortunately, I am now married, and have to return the favor by giving red envelopes to my kids and parents/grandparents. Ellie has already asked me several times how much money she is going to get for Chinese New Year because she wants to make sure she has enough to buy a Barbie. (SUPER!)
Anyway, back to the hop: how 'bout a few cards using the free digis created especially for this occasion? If you're not an expert in digis, never fear. I'm not either. My cards are very low-tech. I used Powerpoint for each of my cards.
First, a couple of cards made with the free digi from Dalhouse Designs. I love quilts, and when I was looking at the image it kind of reminded me of a quilt block. The actual image has 2013 on it. I just imported the image into Powerpoint and covered that up. Then I printed a whole bunch of the blocks on red cardstock and cut them out.
Then the fun part - embossing! Each of the red squares was embossed with clear embossing powder. It was interesting to see the effect on the printed image...the embossing powder embossed differently on the printed image vice plain cardstock. It's hard to see in the photo, but it added some extra texture. That gold piece is also embossed.
I couldn't decide if I like the snakes pointed in our out, so I made one card in each style. I used a sentiment from CTMH's Say it In Style set to finish it off.
My final card uses the digi from Fresh Squeezed Stamps.
The image is printed on vellum, and then I used alcohol inks (my first time using these....it's so easy and so fun!) to add that blue color to the vellum. The lanterns were colored in using a Faber-Castell big brush marker and Spectrum Noir markers. Using a tip from my friend JJ, all of the color was added to the backside of the vellum.
I was a little concerned about tihs one - I might get in trouble with my mom since blue is not a color associated with happiness/blessings in Chinese culture (it's a funeral color), but I only have a few colors of alcohol ink right now, and I'm just going to pretend that it's sky.
Here's who you'll be hopping with this week for a chance to win one of five fabulous prizes listed below:
You have until Friday, February 15th at 11:59 p.m. EST to comment or enter your digital project for a chance to win one of the five fabulous prizes. The winners will be chosen via Random.org and announced on Emily's blog Saturday, February 16th. Winners will have until Friday, February 22nd at 11:59 p.m. to claim their prize. Second chance winners, if any, will be redrawn and announced on Saturday, February 23rd.
Many thanks to our digi artists and sponsors for their contribution to this blog hop. We loved using the artists' drawings and we know you will, too. Thanks to our generous sponsors, we have so many amazing prizes to give away. And thanks to Emily for organizing this fun hop!
Thank you so much for stopping by to celebrate with us! Now it's time to head on over to Pamela Ho's blog!!
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Paper/Cardstock - Recollections - Red Cardstock; CTMH - Black cardstock
Stamps: Dalhouse Designs Digital; CTMH - Say it in Style
Ink: Versamark
Other: CTMH - Gold and Clear embossing Powder; Tombow - Mono Adhesive
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Paper/Cardstock - CTMH - White Daisy and Black cardstock; Recollections - Vellum
Stamps - Fresh Squeezed Stamps digi
Ink: Ranger - Adirondack Alcohol Inks Butterscotch and Stream, Blending Solution; Faber-Castell - Scarlet Red Stamper's Big Brush Pen; Spectrum Noir Markers - CR11; CTMH - Cranberry Grosgrain ribbon; Tombow - Mono Adhesive and Vellum Adhesive


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Bordeaux voted European Best Destination19.02.2016
Bordeaux has just been voted the European Best Destination 2015 ahead of Rome, London and Barcelona by 244,696 participants taking part in an online survey. This result comes as very little surprise, as Bordeaux truly has something for all tastes. A river cruise on the Garonne, a trip to the wine regions around the city, an inspiring stroll around the old city centre or a visit to one of the impressive museums – you can spend unforgettable days in Bordeaux. And this summer there's even the added attraction that some of the matches of the UEFA European Championship will be taking place in the city.
Bordeaux is a city of gourmet delights
The city with just over 240,000 inhabitants in southwest France is the heart of the Bordeaux wine-growing region. Here, around 3,000 vineyards produce the coveted vintages, including some of the most expensive wines in the world. The Bordeaux wine region is so varied that there is not just one, but an astonishing six wine roads. With more than 60 tours and sampling sessions, there truly is something for every taste (the tours can be booked in the city at the tourist office or in advance online at:
Bordeaux is located on the Garonne River, which only a short distance from the city flows into the Dordogne to form the 70-km long, up to 15-km wide Gironde which, in turn, flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The effect of the tides can be seen all the way into the port of Bordeaux. The river arches around the city in a long crescent shape, which inspired the city's nickname Port de la lune (Port of the Moon). The old centre of Bordeaux was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage Site list in 2007 under this name.
The historic centre – the old city – is situated on the left bank of the Garonne and has been preserved almost in its entirety. During the 1990s, the city's administration came to appreciate the significance of this heritage and carefully restored and cleaned the historic buildings. As a result, the city presents an intact appearance that has remained unchanged for two centuries. The facades of the old bourgeois houses along the banks of the river are a world-famous ensemble.
A river cruise on the Garonne is a great way to see the city and the surrounding wine fields, which stretch all along to the mouth of the Gironde.
A walk around Bordeaux
The best way to get a feel for Bordeaux on your first day is to take a long walk around the city and let the magic of the buildings and the atmosphere sink in.
The city has so many highlights to see. Here is a small selection:
The symbol and landmark of Bordeaux is the Place de la Bourse, which was built in the 18th century over a period of 20 years. Directly opposite, is the Miroir d'eau reflecting pool, also called the Jewel of Bordeaux: the gigantic pool has an impressive number of reflection and fog effects, and is a favourite playground and place for refreshment for people of all ages on hot summer days.
The Grand Théâtre is an 18th century masterpiece. Following extensive renovation work in the past few years, the building again shines in its original glory. World-class performances are staged here all year round.
If you are looking for other cultural highlights or if the weather is less than perfect, then the city's many museums and collections are the perfect place to go. The Musée des Beaux Artes or the Musée des Arts Décoratifs are particularly worth visiting.
Treat yourself to a break and wander around the Jardin Public. Ever since it opened in 1746, this park has been a much-frequented place for recreation and relaxation, the city's green lung and a very popular place for children, who love the numerous playgrounds.
Naturally, Bordeaux also offers a wide choice of shops: stroll around the vieux Bordeaux, the old city, or down Rue Sainte-Catherine, where you'll find everything from artisan products crafts to exclusive luxury items.
UEFA 2016 in Bordeaux
From 10 June until 10 July 2016, the UEFA European Championships will be taking place in France. Up to five matches, including a quarter final, will be played in Bordeaux. The matches will be played at the brand-new Matmut-Atlantique-Stadion with over 43,000 seats. But even if you don't have a ticket you can still enjoy the sporting excitement: one of the largest fan zones of the tournament will be set up here. The matches will be broadcasted on a 116 square meter screen, and a great programme of events and concerts will be making the fan zone a fun place to following the sporting action.
Bordeaux International Airport is roughly ten kilometres to the west of Bordeaux and is easily reached from the city with the Jet Bus. As from 27 March 2016, the low-cost airline easyJet will be flying four times a week – on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays – to Bordeaux.


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Beeline's third Smurfs game is out! This one features the one and only Smurfette and can be straight out categorized as a girl game--but hey, we're not here to judge. We all know we're all gonna play it eventually. In SMurfette's Magic match you'll be able to dress up Smurfette any way you please, and when you've had enough of that, you can get to the main game which is a match-four candy crush clone. Here's the trailer:
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It's finally here! The second image designed by... can you guess? Yes me! :-) Here you can tag your friends with Smurfette and even Sassette!! Along with the rest of the lil smurfy smurfs. Also at the bottom you can see the snail and caterpillar which are awesome friends you can get in The Smurfs' Village.
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Smurfette likes to dress up on Halloween too you know. Here is her Halloween profile picture. It's pretty simple, she's just pulled her hair back and is rocking a purple mask, she became Lone Smurf after she mixed a super secret purple potion! If you ever saw Smurfette on the Smurfs' Village app with her
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As part of the virtual book tour for Many Genres, One Craft, I have more contributor interviews this week: C. Coco DeYoung, Crystal B. Bright, Kaye Dacus, and John DeChancie.
And, now, here are John's short and funny responses:
1. Which of your characters is your favorite?
Lord Incarnadine of Castle Perilous
2. Tell me about your travels.
I prefer not to.
3. Coffee, tea, or milk?
None of the above.
4. What else can you do besides write?
Not much.
5. Who are you reading right now?
The attractive woman seated at the next table in Starbucks.
6. Pop culture or academia?
Do I have a choice?
7. What is the toughest scene you ever wrote?
I don't understand the question.
8. Where do you find your inspirations to write?
In a post office box in New Castle, Pa.
9. Food you could eat everyday.
Anything Italian.
10. Are you into sports or other physical activities?
11. What kind of music speaks to you?
Rachmaninov's 3rd piano concerto
12. Do you outline your stories or do they just take you along for the ride?
The latter.
13. Celebrity crush.
None that I can think of.
14. Who are the biggest influences on your work?
Franz Kafka, Roger Zelazny, Harold Robbins
15. Do you still watch cartoons?
John DeChancie is the author of over two dozen books, most of them in the science fiction/fantasy genre. He is best known for his Starrigger trilogy and for the eight-book fantasy series beginning with Castle Perilous. He lives and works in Los Angeles. Visit him online at http://www.johndechancie.com.
Many Genres, One Craft: Lessons in Writing Popular Fiction, a writing guide edited by Michael A. Arnzen and Heidi Ruby Miller and based on the Seton Hill University Writing Popular Fiction graduate program.


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This week I'd like to offer a shameless plug for my second book, which just out. In "The Arrogance Cycle,"I provide what every investor needs to know to protect his or her assets from the next big financial bubble.
What's the arrogance cycle?
We've just lived through it. As market bubbles build, our confidence level rises (dis)proportionately. Everyone wants in on the action. We want to believe Wall Street, and once we do, the inevitable happens. Like Dr. Frankenstein breathing life into an inanimate flesh, investment professionals sought ever more novel ways to create wealth. The only problem was that it was all artificial.
In the years leading up to the financial crisis, the US enjoyed the benefits of a massive credit bubble. And these benefits were many: soaring home and stock prices, easy credit, rampant consumerism, instant gratification…you know, the good life. The credit bubble was a side effect of the efforts to avoid an economic contraction, which, in turn, was caused by the dot-com stock market bust. In an effort to cushion the blow of the stock market crash, Greenspan dramatically reduced interest rates and, in the process, prevented a normal economic contraction from clearing. He also unleashed a tidal wave of spending, speculating, and arrogance. Houses, boats, cars, flat-screen TV's, huge investment returns – all this could be yours, and for no money down.
Arrogance was upon us.
At the same time this was happening, US banks were able to take advantage of low interest rates, soaring home prices, and the ongoing wave of deregulation. Underwriting standards were thrown out the window, and many banks leveraged their balance sheets as much as 40:1 in an effort to goose profits, bonuses and stock prices. The combination of easy mortgages, low rates, and a loose regulatory environment was the perfect prescription for systemic financial disaster. In "The Arrogance Cycle," I show that every bubble in history has been fueled by ample credit, imprudent leverage and a feeling you can't lose (arrogance).
I focus on individual factors – such as rampant consumerism, a sense of entitlement, narcissism, and resentment toward the upper class – that combined to create the perfect economic storm. By consulting with leading psychologists and relaying first-hand experience with investment clients, I provide a case study of the arrogant investor. In reviewing failed enterprises like Enron, AIG, Lehman Brothers, and Bear Stearns, as well as the illegal activities of Bernie Madoff and others through the lens of arrogance, the book sheds light on those disasters and offers a means to detect the insidious presence of arrogance so that in the future we can contain the damage before it spreads.
"The Arrogance Cycle" is always at hand. We are always at some point on our arrogance continuum. Quivering insecurity and fear, or the bulletproof, superhuman sense of infallible certainty – both can overwhelm judgment and reason. Healthy, deliberate decisions naturally drive better results.
Here is a link to the book on Amazon.com if you care to learn more.
Many thanks to so many of you who have helped with our quarterly Arrogance Survey. We will have another one at the end of this quarter, and the results will be announced on CNBC.
Michael K. Farr is President and majority owner of investment management firm Farr, Miller & Washington, LLC in Washington, D.C. Mr. Farr is a Contributor for CNBC television, and he is quoted regularly in the Wall Street Journal, Businessweek, USA Today, and many other publications. He has been in the investment business for over twenty years and now author of "The Arrogance Cycle."
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