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Messy politics, economic slowdown and a balance of payments deficit: four days of violent anti-government protests across Turkey are reminding investors of another emerging market—South Africa.
Hundreds of Turkish police and protesters have been injured since Friday, when a demonstration to halt construction in a park in an Istanbul square grew into mass protests against what opponents call the authoritarianism of Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan.
The comparison with South Africa—and with the Arab Spring protests that unseated authoritarian leaders in North Africa in 2011—may work only so far.
The demonstrations across Turkey mostly represent the secular middle classes rejecting what they see as the imposition of Islamist values. The ruling AK Party, having delivered a tripling of per capita incomes since it came to power in 2002 and restored Turkey‘s investment grade rating, still enjoys broad support.
South Africa’s troubles run far deeper, including falling metals prices, a largely unskilled population and youth unemployment around 50 percent. As labor unrest explodes, the ruling party, the 101-year old ANC, is increasingly unpopular.
These problems put South Africa at the forefront of the selloff that slammed emerging markets last month.
But what Turkey and South Africa have in common are current account deficits of more than 6 percent of their gross domestic product (GDP), the biggest among major emerging economies.
Turkey needs to find almost $50 billion this year to finance this deficit—and like South Africa, it is almost totally reliant on stock-and-bond flows to plug the gap.
Add to that political unrest and it is easy to see why Turkish stock markets reacted to a fourth straight day of the protests by tanking almost 7 percent, heading for their biggest one-day fall since October 2008. Bond yields surged 25 bps on Monday.
“What we are seeing does not amount to a Turkish Spring,” said Zsolt Papp at Swiss investor UBP.
“But if a market has had a very good run and investors feel its economy is running out of steam, political instability provides the perfect excuse to sell,” said Papp, who helps manage 1.2 billion euros ($1.6 billion) in emerging debt. He is neutral on Turkish bonds.
Turkey certainly has had a good run this year. A newly minted investment grade credit rating has helped bring record inflows to its stock and bond markets. Its local borrowing costs fell a whole percentage point to all-time lows between January and May while stocks surged to successive record highs.
It has built up hard currency reserves and its exports, thanks to the Middle East, are healthy. Fitch said political risk was already factored into its investment-grade rating.
Yet Turkey‘s markets also sank last month: the lira fell almost 5 percent versus the dollar and yields on local bonds jumped around 80 basis points, even before the latest losses.
Now Tim Ash, emerging markets analyst at Standard Bank, also reckons it’s time to cut exposure to the credit, given the political and economic strains and the huge rallies that the market enjoyed prior to the latest sell-offs.
He notes that Turkey shares South Africa’s reliance on short-term debt, with debt of around $155 billion falling due in the coming year, way above the amount its central bank holds. A further lira depreciation could make this debt hard to service.
“We would recommend that investors reduce exposure,” he said. “Simply put, on a risk-rewards basis, Turkey does not appear to offer convincing value at present.”
Thanasis Petronikolos, head of emerging market debt at Barings Asset Management, is already underweight Turkish debt.
“The political risks have been part of that but the main reason for us being underweight has been the monetary policy mix and other [macro-economic] challenges,” Petronikolos said.
“Our key concerns are that the current account deficit has started to rise again and … that Turkey continues to be financed by portfolio flows which could be negatively affected if risk aversion increases again.”
Again, South Africa can exemplifies how things can go wrong.
Last year it became only the fourth emerging market to join Citi’s prestigious World Government Bond Index, drawing record inflows of over 90 billion rand to its bond markets. Foreigners have cooled to the market since then.
Portfolio inflows covered less than a third of the South African deficit last year, UBS research shows. The gap has been filled by “other investments” – South African banks’ external borrowing.
These loans could turn problematic if the economy fails to recover, given the rand’s 15 percent losses against the dollar this year after last year’s fall of over 4.5 percent.

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Happy Wednesday!! It's time for another challenge from The House That Stamps Built and this week it is a fun one: Fun Fold.
And here is the card I created for your inspiration:
I decided to create a box card filled with flowers for my best friend's birthday. The actual construction of a box card is really easy and then filling it with whatever you choose is the fun part! I used this tutorial, but I'm sure there are many out there on the internet. My thought was to do a card in black and white with pops of red. But as I was looking for papers, I found these really fun colorful papers that also had those colors in them. It created a card that is more "fun". I stamped a LOT of flowers, leaves and stems, colored them and fussy cut them out, then I created a bouquet and adhered them all in place.
Thanks for stopping by! I hope you will hop over to the House blog to see the rest of the DT's creations and then get inky and play along with us. And if you need any of the stamps I used, check out my 10% off your ENTIRE order coupon code over in my left sidebar.
Stamps: Repeat Impressions "Pattie's Flower Outline", "Daisy Outline, Large", "Daisy Outline Small", "Leaf Outline Large", "Stem Outline", "Happy Birthday" and "Happy Moments"
Alphabet Challenge--X is for Xtra folds
Cardz TV #135--anything goes
A Gem of a Challenge--anything goes
Scor-pal Challenge #79--anything goes with optional twist: St. Patty's or Easter (I did not use the optional twist)
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Cards Galore #85--anything goes
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Love To Craft Challenge Blog #56--anything goes
Dare 2B Artzy--anything goes
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Pixie's Crafty Workshop #398--anything goes with snippets (I always save all my white card scraps and use them for times such as this when I am going to stamp and fussy cut images--you don't need a very large snippet for flowers like these. So, all of the parts of the stamped images were cut from little white snippets.)
Lil' Patch of Crafty Friends #153--anything goes
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Done almost all possible day hikes near Manila? Already been north in Benguet? Bagged your highest peaks down south in Mindanao? What’s next for you now, an adventure hiker looking for more?
It’s probably not in your hiking radar, but Taiwan is actually the perfect place to experience your first and second high-altitude hike.
The Nenggao Historical Trail (NHT)
Taiwan is a relatively short hop away. With a flight time of less than two hours, a straightforward and, dare I say, easy visa application, and a destination vastly more affordable than Japan, it’s a great travel destination. The island nation also boasts over a hundred peaks above 3,000 meters (or ten-thousand footers). For comparison, our Mount Apo touches the sky at just 2,956 meters above sea level.
This particular trail is famous among Taiwanese, but not at all that popular with foreigners. It’s a little bit far from the city, but it is this remoteness that ensures the trails are pristine.
The Itinerary and Experience
Our hiking team, Trail Adventours International, met up at a hostel in the busy Ximending area of Taipei. It was a fantastic location as the place is well known for shopping and street food. This was a free day, dedicated for the meet up as many of us came to Taipei through different flights. Personally, I was already in Taipei for about four days before day 1 to solo hike several trails.
Our team leaders, brothers Guido and Coby Sarreal, secured vehicles and local guides for the adventure. Our local guides did not speak much English, but their demeanor and company were incredible.
We drove for about five to six hours, putting us close to the Nenggao Historical Trail park entrance. Arriving just before midnight, we stayed at a very comfortable tourist inn, part of the Trail Adventours package.
It was an early day, and after a light breakfast, our vans took us to the actual jump off point for the NHT. Our guides then led the way, and we were off!
The Nenggao Historical Trail starts off easy, along a hot and humid mountainside footpath, but still demanded concentration. Recent earthquakes have destroyed parts of the trail and some suspension bridges; I was admittedly terrified at some of the sections. There were plenty of warnings along the trail, especially at a particularly large landslide portion. At nearly half a mile long, hikers are strongly advised to rush through the section, spaced 10-20 meters apart.
We would trek for several more hours aiming to reach the famous Tianchi Cabin by mid-afternoon to rest for the coming, long day.
I’m susceptible to AMS, or Acute Mountain Sickness, otherwise known as altitude sickness. As the team’s “altimeter” (I hate it, believe me), I started exhibiting signs of AMS at just 2,800 meters above sea level (MASL). Tianchi Cabin, at 2,860 MASL, seemed miles away, but in reality, it was under a kilometer at that point.
We took it slow from hereon, and finally reached the recently renovated Tianchi Cabin, which resembled more of a huge country house than its former life as a literal ‘cabin in the woods’.
It was here at Tianchi Cabin, at 2,860 MASL, that I also witnessed one of the most beautiful mountain sunsets I have ever seen.
The adventure continues on the next page

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Freddie Montgomery has committed two crimes. He stole a small Dutch master from a wealthy family friend, and he murdered a chambermaid who caught him in the act.
He has little to say about the dead girl. He killed her, he says, because he was physically capable of doing so. It made perfect sense to smash her head in with a hammer. What he cannot understand, and would desperately like to know, is why he was so moved by an unattributed portrait of a middle-aged woman that he felt compelled to steal it . . .
John Banville was born in Wexford, Ireland, in 1945. His first book, Long Lankin, was published in 1970. His other highly acclaimed books include Nightspawn, Birchwood, Doctor Copernicus (which won the James Tait Black Memorial Prize in 1976), Kepler (which was awarded the Guardian Fiction Prize in 1981), The Newton Letter, Mefisto, Ghosts, Athena, The Untouchable, Eclipse, Shroud and the Man Booker Prize-winning The Sea. He has received a literary award from the Lannan Foundation. He lives in Dublin.

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The Ford Mustang Shelby has always been a legend in the auto field. The earliest versions date back to 1964. Currently, the Mustang is at its fifth generation and it is a vehicle that has been submitted to a lot of changes in order to be kept in fashion. News about the Shelby has always been among the favourites of the American brand’s lovers who just love to keep an eye on anything coming from the States. And as the L.A. is proudly taking place right about now, here we are with news about the Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang.
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In today’s dynamic healthcare landscape, medical practitioners shoulder more than the responsibility of diagnosing and treating ailments. They often find themselves on the front lines of many social issues, one of which is human trafficking. Given the clandestine nature of trafficking operations, healthcare providers can play a crucial role in victim identification. Hence, the need for periodic in-services on human trafficking becomes not just valuable but vital. Let’s delve into why these in-services are indispensable for medical practices.
1 . Increasing Awareness:
While human trafficking is a pervasive global issue, many healthcare professionals remain uninformed about its intricacies. Periodic in-services can significantly boost awareness, ensuring that medical staff can recognize the subtle signs and red flags associated with trafficking victims.
2 . Ensuring Prompt Intervention:
Early identification can drastically alter the trajectory of a victim’s life. By recognizing the signs early, medical professionals can intervene and help initiate the process of rehabilitation and recovery, potentially saving lives and giving victims a chance at regaining their lost freedom.
3 . Enhancing Patient-Provider Trust:
If healthcare providers are trained to approach suspected cases of trafficking with empathy, sensitivity, and discretion, it can foster an environment of trust. Victims might be more inclined to disclose their predicament, making intervention more effective.
4 . Legal Implications:
Apart from the ethical responsibility, there’s a legal aspect as well. Many jurisdictions mandate the reporting of suspected human trafficking cases. By being well-informed, healthcare providers can navigate these legal requirements more efficiently and ensure they’re protecting victims while also adhering to the law.
5 . Interdisciplinary Collaboration:
Human trafficking isn’t just a health issue—it’s a social, legal, and humanitarian crisis. In-services can foster collaborations between medical practices and law enforcement, social services, and NGOs. Such multidisciplinary collaborations can lead to more effective interventions and better care for victims.
6 . Enhancing Overall Care:
By incorporating human trafficking in-services, medical practices can ensure holistic care. Apart from treating ailments, they’re also addressing the underlying social issues that impact health and well-being. This can lead to improved patient outcomes and overall better community health.
7 . Advocacy and Change:
Healthcare providers, given their standing in society, can be potent advocates for change. By being informed about human trafficking, they can play pivotal roles in community outreach, awareness campaigns, and policy advocacy.
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Our Summary and Conclusion:
Human trafficking remains a dark underbelly of our global society, and its victims often pass through healthcare systems unnoticed. By scheduling periodic in-services on the subject, medical practices can equip themselves with the knowledge and tools needed to make a difference. It’s not just about treating diseases or ailments; it’s about healing society, one individual at a time. And in the battle against human trafficking, every medical practitioner can be a beacon of hope.
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It’s only been a couple days since the announcement for Dead or Alive Xtreme 3 Scarlet, and we already have ourselves a controversy along with Sony’s new Censorship policies. Though rather ridiculous, certain items (that are still present in the original version on PS4) have been removed only from the PS4 edition of the title – the Nintendo Switch edition isn’t effected.
Three items specifically have been mentioned to of been censored:
Jet Black Fan – An item used to “blow” away certain clothes to show undergarments.
Gold Fan – A golden version of above.
Softening Gel – An item used to increase the jiggle physics velocity, enabling more easy loss of bra straps and such.
Though it may not seem like a big deal, but that is just it – is it that big of a deal that the game has to even remove these? How are we in today’s society so scared of some skin being shown but heavy violence is a-okay? Though that’s a rant for another time.
There has been no official word from Sony themselves on all these recent censorship issues hitting numerous “fan service” based games. There is also no real confirmation if any other items may be removed from the PS4 edition, though this is likely to be the only removals.
What are your thoughts on Sony’s new censorship policies? Are you fine with the removal of these items? Let us know in those comments!


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Explore one of Cape Town's most iconic shorelines! Book this amazing Guided Kayaking Tour for as low as R400 per person for 2.30 hours. Rates: • Guided Kayaking Tour: R400 per person (maximum of 10 person) • Guided Kayaking Tour + GoPro Rental: R650 per person What You Can Expect: We offers a spectacularly different view of Cape Town's beautiful coastline and mountains. You will also encounter amazing marine life and it is a great outdoor activity for the whole family. • Age restriction: Min age is 10 unless accompanied by an adult • Passengers per Kayak: max 2 per kayak. But you do not need a partner to kayak with us. • Dress Code: Casual - Beach. Bring jacket or warm top. Clothes might get wet. • Bring your swimwear and a towel • Water temp varies from 10°C to 16°C • The trip is weather dependent. Weather assessed on day as activity cannot be performed in dangerous or bad weather. • Lifejackets provided • If you are prone to motion sickness - we recommend you take motion sickness tablets before the trip Sunday • Summer: 09:00 - 11:30 // 12:00 - 14:30 // 15:00 - 17:30 • Winter: 10:00 - 12:30 // 12:30 - 15:00 Itinerary • Meetup Location Kayak Adventures inside Captain Jack's booking office at Hout Bay Harbour • Introductions • Short training session • Let's go kayaking! If you have any questions, we can answer those through GetMyBoat’s messaging platform before you pay. Just hit, “Request to Book” and send us an inquiry for a custom offer.
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Lately I have been seeing some discussion regarding the subject of Genre that has grown acrimonious, with people whom I like and admire on various sides of the question. I’m not going to link to any of the posts because … Continue reading
I ramble about Old Buildings, New Wave, Borrowed Concepts, and Blue Movies on the Castalia House blog.
So… I have been very hesitant to come out and say in so many words, “I am working on a new book” because I have had so many false starts over the past year, but I think I’ve gotten to … Continue reading
I had an epiphany today. I have always mistrusted the concept of genre. It has seemed to me to be both a hobble and a crutch. By which I mean that by accepting a specific genre designation an author restricted … Continue reading
My review of George Alec Effinger’s What Entropy Means To Me.


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The brief descriptions below are designed to familiarize you with our staff's training, professional credentials and work experience.
Dr. Martinez attended the University of Florida where he earned his Doctor of Medical Dentistry Degree in 2003. Before attending dental school he received a Master's Degree in Nutritional Science.
Dr. Martinez understands how important your dental health is to you, so when you are looking for a dentist, you want to be sure you find understanding care from a doctor who will work to keep your whole family healthy.
Dr. Martinez and his highly trained team emphasize the role that your dental health plays in your overall health, such as the link between bleeding gums and diabetes and heart disease.
Dr. Martinez is a progressive dentist who is constantly striving to improve his dental education and skills so he can deliver the best and latest that modern dentistry has to offer. In addition to general and family dentistry, Dr. Martinez offers implant dentistry, orthodontics, Invisalign and he uses the D4D Dentist System which allows him to deliver beautiful tooth like restorations such as crowns and veneers in the same appointment. The same system also allows him to replace those unsightly damaging silver fillings with long lasting porcelain inlays and onlays.
Since graduating from dental school Dr. Martinez has taken hundreds of hours in postgraduate courses that include implant dentistry, root canal therapy and orthodontics. Dr. Martinez is also attended the prestigious Las Vegas Institute where he is learned and implemented neuromuscular dentistry to help his patients suffering from TMJ pain and chronic headaches.
Dr. Martinez maintains memberships in the American Dental Association, the Florida Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and the Lee County Dental Society.
Jennifer - Office Manager
Jennifer has been with Dr. Martinez for eight of her 13 years in the dental field. She started with Dr. Martinez as a dental assistant and is now using her extensive knowledge of the dental practice to further the success of Gulf Coast Smiles as the Office Manager. Her responsibilities cover every aspect of the practice making her an invaluable member of this professional team.
Ashley - Dental Hygienist
Ashley joined the Smiles team in November 2009. She graduated from Edison College Dental Hygiene Program. Her charming personality and attention to detail makes every appointment enjoyable.


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Some new screenshots have been released today for Divinity Original Sin by Focus Home interactive showing improved visuals. Divinity Original Sin Enhanced Edition features isometric, party-based gameplay, turn based combat in a story that will have you embroiled in a fantasy world of free exploration thanks to a new split-screen friendly UI.
Dvinity Original Sin Enhanced Edition Features include;
- Become part of a reactive, living and open world. Explore diverse environments, find myriad creatures and tons of desirable items.
- Experience gripping, party and turn-based combat.
- Manipulate the environment and use skill & spell combos.
- Play in co-op multiplayer online or in local split-screen and engage in co-op dialogues.
- Shape your relationships with your partner that will influence the game.
- Unravel a deep and epic story, set in the early days of Rivellon. Taking place well before Divine Divinity and Divinity 2: The Dragon Knight Saga, Divinity: Original Sin presents you with a familiar world in another era.
Classless system lets you shape your character any way you want.
- Endless item interaction and combinations take things to another level of freedom.
You can check out the screens below.


These tough plastic enclosures for terminal installations suit a wide range of applications including digital and analogue instrumentation, sensors, interfaces, security systems, HVAC, machine building, construction equipment, Smart Factory and Industry 4.0.
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The enclosures can be mounted on a wall, either directly or with brackets (accessory) for external installations. Inside, there are screw pillars for DIN rails, PCBs and mounting plates.
IN-BOX is available as standard in light grey (RAL 7035) in a choice of high-gloss plastics: ABS (UL 94 HB, IK07) or polycarbonate (UL 94 V-2, IK08). The transparent-lid versions can be specified in either ABS/PC or now PC for higher impact and flammability ratings. The PC enclosures comply with fire safety standard UL 94 5V (better than V-0), although the material has only the classification V-2.
Three versions of IN-BOX (opaque lid ABS, transparent lid ABS/PC and new transparent lid PC) are available in 16 sizes from 84 x 82 x 55 mm to 302 x 232 x 110 mm. An opaque lid PC version is available in 10 sizes from 84 x 82 x 55 mm to 302 x 232 x 110 mm.
Accessories include pressure equalisation elements, cable grommets, security kits, wall-mounting brackets, internal hinges, mounting plates, DIN rails (TH15, TH35) and self-tapping screws for mounting assemblies inside.
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According to Bloomberg, the increase of wind and solar farms is actually beginning to give headaches to traditional power suppliers as production is higher than demand. This forces operators to shut down coal or gas plants, eventhough these systems are not designed to be easily turned on and off at a whim.
Periods with negative prices occur when there is more supply than demand, typically during a mid-day sun burst or early morning wind gust when demand is already low. A negative price is essentially a market signal telling utilities to shut down certain power plants. It doesn’t result in anyone getting a refund on bills -- or in electric meters running backward.
Above, new report released by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) citing positive progress on the transition to renewable energy but noting that the advances are uneven across sectors. Read more here.
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I often talk about super-mom ideals, and how I can never live up to them. However, a few months ago I was introduced to a book that taught me how to make artisan-quality bread from home — a definite super-mom high! The book: Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day ($18 at amazon.com).
It is amazing because it’s really easy.
The simple “Master Recipe” can be used to make artisan french-style loaves, sandwich-bread loaves, sweet rolls, pizza and more. It calls for only four ingredients:
6 cups Flour
3 cups Water
1-1/2 TBS Yeast
1-1/2 TBS Kosher Salt
Unceremoniously pour all ingredients into a large bowl (I use a 6-quart food storage container with lid). Mix with a wooden spoon until well combined. Let rise at room temperature for two hours, and the dough is ready to use. You can also refrigerate and use the dough for up to two weeks — this capability is the real beauty of the recipe.
When you want to make a loaf, put flour on your hands and a cutting board, pull out a hunk of dough and work into a ball shape (keep in mind you’re not kneading the dough here, just quickly working it into a ball). Place ball of dough on cutting board and let set while oven preheats to 450 degrees. If you have a pizza stone, place this in the oven to preheat as well. Once oven is ready, dust a little flour on surface of ball and make several shallow slashes using a serrated knife. Alternatively, at our house we will sprinkle a bit of garlic into olive oil, brush onto the top of the ball; sprinkle on parmesan cheese; and then slash. Place dough on stone and cook for 30 minutes.
By eliminating all the fuss that generally accompanies bread making, this book’s approach is totally doable. I have virtually stopped buying bread. I never buy baguettes or french loaves because the ones I can make at home are so much better (not to mention cheaper). I can also use this recipe to make sandwich bread although from time to time I’ll still buy sliced whole wheat bread to have on hand for a quick sandwich.
Pasta has always been my fall back when I don’t know what to make for dinner. When I make my own bread to go along with it, the meal has an instant upgrade, and I now never have to feel like we’re “just having pasta.” Also when someone invites us over for dinner, we will often bring one of our fresh-baked loaves. (There is another super-mom moment!)
With this dough I also made my first-ever batch of cinnamon rolls, which my family loved so much we’ve now decided to make them a Christmas-morning tradition. Cinnamon Rolls are a bit more time consuming than the other bread recipes, they take about 10-15 minutes hands-on time, so still super fast compared to the traditional way of making them. The super-mom trick here is to make up the rolls the night before and set in the fridge so all you have to do in the morning is pop them into the oven.
If for nothing more than the pizza, keeping this dough on hand is well worth it. With this refrigerated dough, I can make pizza quicker than I can pick it up or have it delivered. Plus the homemade pizza recipe in this book actually tastes as good as delivery. I don’t like frozen or take-and-bake pizza, and I generally think any homemade pizza tastes too soggy. So when I made pizza with this dough, I was surprised at how much it tastes like delivery. Last week my husband made a BBQ Chicken Pizza that was better than the kind we’ve always ordered from California Pizza Kitchen. Even though we have a Little Caesars around the corner with $5 large pizzas anytime, we have not ordered a pizza since I got this book last November — shocking, I know!
It is not often that I can say a book I’ve read has changed my life, but as strange as it may sound, Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day has truly changed the way my family lives, eats and much more.
If you’re interested in whole-wheat recipes or need gluten-free, also check out the newest book from these authors Healthy Bread in Five Minutes a Day.
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A miniature sofa with delicate cherry blossoms and the effect of antiquity invariably captures the views of all guests and household members regardless of gender and age. Acting as a self-sufficient element in decorating your interior, it can also serve as a stand for your favorite photo, a worthy addition to a collection of dolls, miniature figures, small soft toys or mini-paintings. And, of course, such a gift will not leave indifferent to any Little Princess, because none of the girlfriends of such a treasure!
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The Washington Post allowed Wall Street investment banker Peter Peterson to push his decades long crusade to gut Social Security and Medicare in his disguise as president of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation. Given the Post's often felt need to identify individuals and organizations who get funding from labor (sometimes wrongly), it should have identified Mr. Peterson by his past affiliation with the Blackstone Group, one of Wall Street's biggest private equity firms. Mr. Peterson is also known for having pocketed tens of millions of dollars through the fund manager's tax break.
As part of his crusade Peterson told readers:
"With the doubling of our senior population, entitlements will account for 100 percent of the long-term growth in federal non-interest spending as a percentage of gross domestic product. Any credible fiscal plan must include their reform."
This is true because the Congressional Budget Office projects by assumption that there will be no increase in any other category of government spending except Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and other entitlements. Either Mr. Peterson does not know this, in which case it is difficult to understand why the Post would print the views of someone who has no knowledge whatsoever of the budget. Alternatively, Peterson knows this fact and is deliberately deceiving the Post's readers, in which case it is equally unclear why the Post would print such a piece.
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realme China CMO, Mr Xu Qi Chase has confirmed that realme will be getting their first 5G smartphone in China very soon. This news was shared over at his Weibo account and the phone will support dual 5G, the 5G SA/NSA sub 6GHz networks.
In the teaser, we can also confirm the realme X50 has a dual hole-punch notch which looks similar to the Samsung Galaxy S10+. We yet to know whether the company will be having the current Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 with X50 5G modem chip or the newer Snapdragon 800-series which could be 865?
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Americus, Ga. Habitat for Humanity, the Christian home-building organization, said Monday it is close to its goal of raising $25 million to build 25,000 houses for victims of the Asian tsunami.
"It was a terrible tragedy, but we've had a tremendous response," Habitat spokesman Chris Clarke said.
Thanks to some large corporate donors -- including the home-improvement chain Lowe's Cos. -- as well as smaller contributions from individuals and churches, Habitat had raised more than $23 million for tsunami relief, Clarke said.
Lowe's donated $320,000 and raised another $680,000 by matching customer contributions. The National Association of Realtors raised another $1.3 million, he said.
Habitat, which has been working in the Asian-Pacific region for about 10 years, plans to focus its recovery effort on four of the hardest-hit countries: Sri Lanka, India, Thailand and Indonesia.
Habitat said it has beefed up its Asian staff and has formed new partnerships with relief agencies.
"I've never seen such devastation," said Maria Chomyszak, manager of Habitat's disaster-response office, who visited India, Thailand and Sri Lanka in January. She said the tidal wave damaged or destroyed 130 homes Habitat had already built in Sri Lanka.
"It looked like a bomb had dropped," she said.
The Dec. 26 tsunami killed between 172,000 and 182,000 people in 11 countries and left another 100,000 missing and presumed dead.
Although best known for providing homes for low-income families, Habitat launched a disaster initiative about five years ago. It is helping victims of natural disasters or wars in Afghanistan, Turkey, El Salvador, Venezuela and Angola.

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While the flagship Galaxy S22 phones might grab most of the headlines for Samsung in 2022, there’s plenty of value to be had from the company in terms of phones lower down on the price scale, and there’s no better example than the Galaxy S21 FE. It takes the best bits of the Galaxy S21 which was launched in 2021 and puts them in a more affordable package.
Even with its mid-range price, this is a phone that scores highly in whatever category you want to pick: performance, camera quality, design, screen, battery life, software, and more besides. You’re covered for 5G connectivity, you get full IP68 water and dust resistance, and there’s support for wired and wireless charging as well. It’s difficult to find any feature that this phone doesn’t have.
That FE stands for Fan Edition, in case you were wondering. As with the Galaxy S20 FE before it, this is a handset that hits a less expensive price point without making too many compromises in terms of performance, style, or features – and that’s exactly what the best mid-range phones should do.
The phone is just 7.9 mm thick, and is light enough to be barely noticeable in a bag or a pocket. Samsung has managed to hit something of a sweet spot with the size of the Galaxy S21 FE, putting it midway between the gigantic flagships at one end and the compact, smaller phones like the iPhone SE at the other.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has curves and lines in all the right places, and is available in a choice of four fetching colours: white, grey, lavender and olive. We like the rounded bump that surrounds the rear camera, while on the front the display is only interrupted by a small punch hole cut out, up at the top in the centre of the screen.
Screens on Samsung phones always impress, as you would expect from a company that also makes monitors and television sets, and the vibrant 6.4-inch display on this phone is no different. It runs at a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels, and is always going to look fluid and crisp thanks to a 120Hz refresh rate.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor like the Galaxy S21 before it, and that ensures all of your most important day-to-day smartphone tasks – like checking social media, playing games, and using maps to get from A to B – will be taken care of with aplomb.
Add in up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage, and this is a very well specced phone compared with many others in the mid-range category. While performance might not seem as important as it is when picking a laptop, you don’t want to have any lag when switching between apps and screens – and higher-end components also mean the Galaxy S21 FE is going to last you longer too.
For many of us, the quality of the photos and videos we can get our of our smartphones is a crucial consideration: whether you want to capture shots of the kids, the pets, or just the occasional landscape, it’s reassuring to know that the Galaxy S21 FE comes fitted with a triple-lens 12MP+12MP+8MP rear camera that has both ultrawide and 3x optical zoom capabilities for handling any scenario.
Samsung phone cameras have been getting better year after year, and that’s the case here too. Even in challenging conditions, including fast-moving subjects and low light scenes, the Galaxy S21 FE steps up to the mark and produces crisp, detailed, well-balanced shots. When it comes to selfies, they’re taken care of with a 32MP forward-facing camera.
A step below the flagship Galaxy S22 series in certain areas, but also significantly kinder to your bank account.
Plenty of power on offer
Only 25W charging
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|Cameras||12MP + 12MP + 8MP rear; 32MP front|
|Dimensions||155.7 mm x 74.5 mm x 7.9 mm – 177 grams|


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Flora, Fauna & Pane
A lovely weekend on the North Coast of California.
First, the Fauna. Our yard seems to be the pasture of choice for our neighborhood herd of Mule Deer. And the herd has grown in the last few weeks. We’ve seen at least three new babies (we refer to them, collectively, as “The Fonz”). And the young buckeroos were particularly rowdy this weekend. After the pictures below were taken, a large group assembled not 20 yards from our porch (perhaps drawn by the smell of Focaccia buns baking; more likely by the dandelions in bloom).
Next, the Flora. Cat and I pretend that our courtyard garden is a big pain to keep up, but the truth is we love working on it. It’s been a while since I looked at it without making a mental list of the chores that need to be done. But today, I was looking it over from the upstairs deck, and realized that it looks pretty great. So I snapped a few photos.
And finally the Pane. I saw an article in the food section of the SF Chronicle a week or two ago about the wonderful hamburgers at Bistro Don Giovanni in Napa (http://www.sfgate.com/food/chefssecrets/article/Secrets-of-Bistro-Don-Giovanni-s-burger-3674609.php#page-3). The story included their recipe for Focaccia Buns. So, with lots of good stuff around for sandwiches (leftover Salmon and Tartar Sauce; leftover chicken and barbecue sauce), I tried it out. This is about the quickest bread I’ve made (LOTS of yeast). It takes about two hours from mis en place to baked. The buns are good—they are tender and tasty and hold up to saucy fillings. I’m sure they would be great grilled for burgers.
Here’s the recipe (with my added weight measurements):
Bistro Don Giovanni’s Focaccia Hamburger Buns
These buns are adapted from the ones made at Bistro Don Giovanni. The buns can be made ahead, wrapped well and frozen for a couple of weeks.
2 1/4 cups (540 g) whole milk
1/2 ounce (14 g) instant dry yeast, about 1 1/2 tablespoons
1/4 cup (55 g) olive oil + more as needed
5 1/3 cups (730 g) all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons (25 g) salt
Instructions: Line two rimmed baking pans with parchment; set aside.
Warm milk to about 100°-110° and pour into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. Add the yeast and the 1/4 cup olive oil. Whisk to dissolve the yeast, then add the flour and salt. Mix on low speed until all the flour is incorporated. Increase the speed to medium, and continue to mix for about 2 more minutes.
Put the dough in an oiled bowl; turn to coat all sides with oil. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in a warm place to rise until almost doubled, about 30-40 minutes. The dough should barely spring back pressed gently with your fingers.
Move oven racks to the middle and bottom third of the oven. Preheat the oven to 425° (400° if using a convection oven).
Divide the dough into 12 equal portions (about 4 ounces each). Shape each portion into a ball. Arrange balls on the prepared baking sheets, spaced well apart (about 6 per sheet). Brush each ball generously with olive oil and let rest 20 minutes.
After 20 minutes, oil the palm of your hand, then use your palm to gently flatten each ball until the top is somewhat flat and the balls are shaped like buns.
Bake for about 15 minutes, or until the buns are light golden brown. If needed, switch pans from top to bottom and back to front for during the last couple of minutes for more even browning.
Place the pans on a rack, brush each bun lightly with olive oil, and let cool completely before slicing. Wrap individually and freeze if not using the same day.
And may each of you have an enjoyable third fiscal quarter.


Well, that’s a stretch, on the surface. But I could see that, I guess.
Basically, Sebastian Bach’s argument is now, anyone can go to Google and look him up and read up on how much of a womanizing scum he used to be.
The former Skid Row frontman recently got a divorce from his wife of nearly 20 years, Maria Bierk. He claims the marriage started unraveling after tales of his scumbag past surfaced online.
“When you go on tour starting in the mid-’80s and then someone invents the Internet in, like, 1996, you’re pretty much fucked,” Bach tells Revolver magazine, which people still consider a relevant publication. I can’t believe that.
“I mean, the shit on these web sites is the reason my three kids don’t have a father right now,” said Bach. No, not your own actions — but Web sites that reported on how much of a cocksman you were. “You can go online and there’s a ‘cock chart’ where you can check out my rig, and find these chicks typing whatever they want to type.”
I hate that 1980s rock dudes call their junk their “rig.”
“It’s tough being in a relationship with a guy who plays rock and roll. It takes a strong woman to do it,” said Bach. “Or at least a woman who doesn’t know how to use a computer.”
By the way, Sebastian Bach is divorced because he’s a douche who used women like toilet paper.
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Coffee with broccoli, the latest healthy invention to take care of yourself
Written by Sandra Arteaga
From Australia we get the last healthy invention to take care of ourselves: it’s coffee with broccoli, it ‘s loaded with the same nutrients that the popular superfood provides and it’s very easy to prepare. Of course, what we do not know is that such will be its flavor.
The idea of coffee with broccoli has come from a team of researchers from Hort Innovation and CSIRO, the national science agency of Australia. In order to facilitate the intake of the recommended daily amount of fruits, vegetables and vegetables, these scientists have developed a broccoli powder that is produced by a combination of pretreatment and drying processes that allow preserving the natural colour, taste and Nutritional composition of fresh broccoli.
According to Mary Ann Augustin, principal investigator of CSIRO, broccoli powder keeps the proteins, fiber and bioactive phytochemicals found in fresh vegetables. In addition, he states that it has already been used previously for the production of snacks with a high plant content, “which were well received by parents and even children.”


I took the bull by the horns and dug down to it and installed a splice in it this weekend. I had a hole in the ground that was big enough to bury a horse! Sure enough, the break was right up next to a root for some vibernum bushes growing nearby. I used two of the rubber boot-type splices that use the allen bolts to clamp down. Apparently these have some type of glue/sealant inside of them that bonds to the insulation - all you do is strip back the insulation, shove the wire into the boot, and tighten down the allen heads. There are two caps that cover the allen heads. A couple of the electricians that I talked to recommended them - said they were easier and more trouble free than the heat shrink type. I had to splice in a two-foot section of cable. For good measure, I cut a piece of plastic conduit open and slipped it over the spliced area, hopefully to protect it somewhat from further root intrusion. Jcap, I did see what you are talking about with the corrosion working its way up the wire. As you mentioned, I am considering this a temporary repair. I am going to pursue the overhead hookup, and relocate the meter while I am at it. I just had to get our service back before the holidays.
Thanks for all the advice. I guess I saved several hundred dollars by doing it myself. Unfortunately, Santa still might not bring me those Merlins, since it is very likely that I will be spending some $$$ to switch to overhead in the near future. Oh well, I'll be stuck with a slow boat for a while longer, but at least I have hot water!


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Seems like Megan Fox and Michael Bay made up again.
She was kicked from Transformers due to her saying stuff about Michael Bay. (called him Hitler etc)
Guess she has matured and learned the business now "Megan Fox Apologized To Michael Bay Because No One Would Hire Her"
It’s been almost four years since Steven Spielberg made Michael Bay fire Megan Fox after she called him Hitler causing her career to basically flatline even though she thought she was Jesus’ gift to movies and not at all one of eight million girls who get off a bus in LA everyday and are fully capable of washing a Ferrari. But now that she has a baby to support and her husband’s only famous for playing Tori Spelling‘s boyfriend 20 years ago, Megan Fox realized she should probably go crawling back to Michael Bay before she turns 28 and might as well be his grandmother.
“It was Megan that made the first move to talk with Michael,”
“Since Transformers, she hasn’t been getting the leading lady roles she had hoped for and Megan was starting to get concerned that it was because of what she said about Michael.
“So, she swallowed her pride, picked up the phone and spoke with him to clear the air and apologize. She told him how thankful she was to have been casted by him in the first place, and that she was totally out of line to say what she said.
“In the end she realized that Michael may be a hard taskmaster, but he does it purely to get the best out of his actors on set.
“Michael said he had a role she would be perfect for and was willing to forgive and forget the incident because he’s a big fan of hers,” the source says.


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Today, I am in Adelaide, Australia with Dean Mayes, author of The Hambledown Dream. We’re having a bite of lunch and a glass of ale here at the pub.
Naomi: You all know the drill by now, let’s start with just a brief synopsis of your book. In 20 words or less, tell me what it is about.
Dean: Two men die. Both are brought back but in different ways. They rely on each other to find their love.
Naomi: That’s incredible, Dean!
Dean: Thank you. I thought it was an interesting premise to explore.
Naomi: No, I meant that you were able to use exactly 20 words. You’re the first person who has been able to do that without me cutting them off or encouraging them to say a bit more. Let’s get on with the interview, shall we? Who is your favorite character and why? You can use more than 20 words from here on out.
Dean: Andy DeVries is probably my most favorite in The Hambledown Dream. He represents a combination of dark and light in his nature which is representative of my own nature, I guess. That is not to say that I am anything like him nor have I ever dabbled in what he does, but Andy has a psychological battle going on inside him when we first meet him. He has the potential to be a good person, but it has been lost in the things he does and the people he chooses to associate with.
Naomi: So if Andy rang you tomorrow and said, “Hey, let’s go do something.” What and where would you go with them?
Dean: I’d probably introduce them to my favorite pub down here in Adelaide – The Wheatsheaf Hotel. It is a wonderfully eclectic pub that has become one of Adelaide’s finest live music venues. Andy and his prolific talent would suit “The Wheaty” down to the ground. He is a trained classical guitarist but he can switch between that and more contemporary guitar music. The pub also serves a host of beers on tap that are sourced from local brewers and micro-brewers. I’ve often compared The Wheaty to a winery where one goes to try and taste wines. Here, you can try out a number of different beers from ales, to stouts, to pilsners. It is quite literally a cornucopia of brews to satisfy almost any taste.
Naomi: And it hits both the lightness and darkness of his spectrum in a “beer” sense. Do they have our fabled Port Townsend Ales there?
Dean: I’ll check.
Naomi: What’s the hardest part about writing your book?
Dean: I’m a terrible procrastinator, as most writers will identify with, and I don’t plan things out to the grittiest detail. As such, I often struggle with achieving and maintaining a flow in my writing. In beginning, I was writing “The Hambledown Dream” as a blog because I thought I would never be published. But then I was discovered by my publisher, Michelle Halket of Central Avenue Publishing in Vancouver, and she encouraged me to commit to the project seriously. For a chronic procrastinator, it was almost too much to overcome – but somehow, I did it. I should say here that I have become a lot better in this regard and I do structure things a great deal more than I used to.
Naomi: What’s the easiest part?
Dean: Funnily enough, it is editing that I really enjoy and find easy to do. I think, because of my style, which is fairly organic and unstructured, I allow myself to remain open to change – so long as it serves the story well and the characters within it. Editing allows me to refine and sculpt and I get a buzz from that process. I have been known to leave a lot of material “on the cutting room floor”.
Naomi: You truly have a gift if you enjoy editing. Do you do anything else besides write and if so what is it?
Dean: I have become somewhat of an organic gardening tragic in the mould of Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, who is renowned in th UK and Australia through his TV series “River Cottage” and his business empire of the same name. I can often be found in my inner city garden, trying to grow vegetables and herbs – with mixed success and I’ve recently turned my attention to the art of composting. As an extension of that, I have tried my hand in the kitchen, taking a crack at all sorts of recipes that make use of the food I have grown. I drink wine – a lot of it. And I also sail. I have a small yacht which I take out on the waters off Adelaide during the summer months and I derive a great deal of satisfaction from that. My son recently turned 6 and he is beginning to take an interest in sailing as well.
Naomi: Wow! We must be related. I try to grow vegetables and don’t succeed and end up composting them instead. I also love sailing although I am currently boatless in Seattle. What’s in the bottom of your purse, backpack, attaché or whatever you carry?
Dean: I am never without my red leather journal which my wife bought for me a couple of years ago. It is an exquisite book that I use to write down all of my ideas and musings. I only ever write in pencil in it – for some reason, I can’t bare the thought of tainting it with ink – and over the time that I’ve had it, I’ve added pictures and pieces of photocopies and all sorts of bizarre scribblings that I made when I didn’t have it within an arms length.
Naomi: Okay, we’re not related. I haven’t used a pencil in years. Name one character in your story that is based on a real person and tell us who it is and how they are similar.
Dean: Lionel Broadbent – who is a sort of father figure to the story’s female protagonist, Sonya Llewellyn, was based on British actor Geoffrey Palmer who I’ve long been a fan of. Palmer played opposite Judi Dench in the BBC television series “As Time Goes By” in which his character (also named Lionel) presented as an outwardly curmudgeonly, cynical fellow but who had a heart of gold and a wonderfully urbane sense of loyalty to those around him. Geoffrey Palmer pretty much channeled himself into that character throughout the series 11 year run and so, I took elements of him and channeled them into my own Lionel character.
Naomi: Excellent series and wonderful actor. Did you ever wonder if you were a little crazy for writing fantasy?
Dean: I think so. I have traditionally read political thrillers, murder mysteries, science fiction and adventure books, so to actually step out of those subjects to write a romantic fantasy was, in my mind, more than a little screwy. But, for some reason, I had to do it. The story for The Hambledown Dream was so evolved in my head – even before I seriously sat down to write – I just couldn’t ignore it.
Naomi: That seems to be the case for most of us fantasy writers though. Someone told me it’s because our brains are operating on a higher plane. Personally, I think it may be something we all ate. Did your friends ever wonder the same thing?
Dean: Oh – I got some amazing looks from my friends when I told them that I was writing it.
Naomi: Ah, but did they buy? That is the next question. You can buy Dean’s book clicking on the links below. Thanks for joining me today, Dean. I’m just going to hop over to that sweet shop for some of the world’s best licorice before I head back to the States.
Dean: I recommend Haighs Chocolates on Rundle Mall. They have thee best chocolates and licorice money can buy.
Naomi: Thanks Dean. Yum!


Does Your Car Need a Hearing Aid?
Today’s cars are filled with sensory interfaces to help improve safety, security and convenience.
Driver-assistance systems use a mix of sensors to help see the surrounding environment. Drivers also can use voice commands—or even gestures—to access features and communicate with digital personal assistants.
Biometric sensors, meanwhile, can be used to identify owners, measure driver attentiveness or monitor their health. Companies also are developing in-vehicle smoke detectors and special scents to help prevent motion sickness.
The Art of Listening
Now Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Digital Media Technology (IDMT) is developing a system to help vehicles listen to their environment. This includes recognizing individual sounds in the immediate area and off in the distance.
Researchers say the auditory technology could help drivers—or the vehicles themselves—identify unusual noises quicker and more precisely than they would on their own.
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- Recognizing the siren of an approaching emergency vehicle
- Hearing pedestrians or nearby children playing
- Identifying changing vehicle noises that could require maintenance, such as a nail in a tire
IDMT says the system also could double as an emergency telephone equipped with voice-recognition technology.
How it Works
The system uses a microphone placed inside a modified roof fin to capture and enhance airborne noises. Sensors transmit the inputs to a control unit that converts them into metadata.
Machine learning software compares the sounds against acoustic libraries complied by IDMT, which has a division that specializes in hearing, speech and audio technology. This enables the system to identify the acoustic signature of specific sounds—including the location and direction of fast-moving objects—while suppressing irrelevant background noise.
In conjunction with industry partners, IDMT has created initial prototypes for testing and further development. The group aims to commercialize the technology by mid-decade.
In addition to alerting human drivers of potential problems, the researchers note, the technology could benefit future autonomous vehicles. The auditory system would work in conjunction with cameras, radar, HD mapping and connected vehicle technologies to provide a more comprehensive take on what’s happening, thereby enabling better-informed decisions.
Considering all the other sensor technology already available, it isn’t clear how much more capability the auditory system will add—or cost. But, at least in theory, it sounds interesting.
Chrysler pioneered the modern-day minivan more than 30 years ago and has been refining and improving that type of vehicle ever since.
The mid-size 2005 Pathfinder, Nissan's largest design and development program to date, involved three technical centers, and took 36 months and countless trans-Pacific trips to complete. Though it borrows major components from the full-size Titan pickup and Armada SUV, it's not just a downsized clone.
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Murray State President Randy Dunn has been selected to be Youngstown State University's next president. The Youngstown State Board of Trustees authorized board Chair Sudershan Garg and Vice Chair John Jakubek to negotiate and execute an employment contract with Dunn. Garg emphasized that the appointment is not final until contract terms can be reached.
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How to Tell If You’re Rich
One of the biggest points of contention in the last election was whether the rich pay their fair share of taxes. Polls show the majority of voters don’t believe they do.
Of course, this raises the questions: Who is “rich” and what is “fair”?
Answers are largely a matter of opinion. But here is a fact: IRS figures show that the top 10% of income earners make 43% of all the income and pay 70% of all the taxes. Is that fair? If not, how much should they pay: 75%… 90%… all of it? And how about the now widely recognized fact – thanks to Mitt Romney’s secret videographer – that 47% of Americans don’t pay any income taxes. Is that fair? Opinions will vary.
According to the IRS, the top 2% of income earners – the ones that just had their marginal tax rate raised 13% to 39.6% – already pay approximately half of all income taxes. President Obama says it’s about time these folks “chipped in.” What a kidder.
And who is “rich”?
For today’s discussion, I’ll leave aside the truism that you are rich if you enjoy good health, a loving family, close friends, and varied interests. Politicians (and most voters, apparently) seem to believe that a person’s wealth can be determined by his or her income. I would argue that you determine real wealth by looking at a balance sheet, not an income statement. But why not look at both?
According to the Tax Policy Center, if your annual household income is $107,628, you are in the top 20% of income earners. If your income exceeds $148,687, you are in the top 10%. You are in the top 5% if it is $208,810. And if your household income is $521,411, congratulations. You are in the top 1%… and perhaps demonized by those who view hard work and risk-taking as a matter of good genes and good fortune.
However, net worth is a far better measure of wealth, in my view. According to the Federal Reserve Survey of Consumer Finances, a net worth of $415,700 puts you in the top 20% of American households. You are in the top 10% if your net worth is $952,200. (This jives with the findings of Dr. Thomas J. Stanley – author of The Millionaire Next Door – that one in eight American households has a net worth of $1 million or more.)
If your nest egg totals $1,863,800, you are in the top 5%. And – trumpets please – if you have a household net worth of $6,816,200, you are again in the top 1%… and possibly frowned upon by redistributionists who resent folks that live beneath their means, save regularly and handle their financial affairs prudently.
How do you get rich if you aren’t currently?
The basic formula is pretty simple: Maximize your income (by upgrading your education or job skills). Minimize your outgo (by living beneath your means). Religiously save the difference. (Easier said than done.) And follow proven investment principles.
Most millionaires – folks with liquid assets of one million dollars or more – are not big spenders. Quite the opposite, in fact.
According to extensive surveys by Dr. Stanley, the most productive accumulators of wealth spend far less than they can afford on homes, cars, clothing, vacations, food, beverages, and entertainment.
The wanna-be’s, on the other hand, (people with higher-than-average incomes but not much net worth) are merely “aspirational.” They buy expensive clothes, top-shelf wines and liquors, luxury cars, powerboats, all kinds of bling, and often more house than they can comfortably afford. Their problem, in essence, is that they’re trying to look rich. This prevents them from ever becoming rich.
It surprises many, but the vast majority of millionaires in the United States:
- Live in a house that costs less than $400,000.
- Are more likely to wear a Timex than a Rolex.
- Generally pay $15 or less for a bottle of wine.
- Have never paid more than $400 for a suit.
- Are more likely to drive a Nissan than a BMW.
- Spend very little on prestige brands and luxury items.
Yes, they’re frugal. But they’re also happy, not to mention financially free. They are not dependent on their families, their employers, or the federal government. What a feeling.
Some can’t abide by this important lesson, but the bottom line is clear: If you want to be rich, you have to stop acting rich… and start living like a real millionaire.
[Ed. Note. Alex Green is the author of excellent books like, The Secret of Shelter Island: Money and What Matters, and Beyond Wealth, that show you how to lead a “rich” life during trying economic times.]


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Isn’t it interesting that CrankyLiberal has censored me off his blog and Cranky personally led the effort to censor me off another liberal blog called: Bring It On. As a sarcastic conservative, they didn’t like me. So liberals censored the conservative.
Now, liberals are going ballistic over a letter signed by all six Joint chiefs of staff critical of Washington Post cartoonist Tom Toles. His political cartoon was a totally tasteless political cartoon depicting a quadruple amputee soldier in a hospital bed, with a “Dr. Rumsfeld” saying “I’m listing your condition as ‘battle hardened.’”
Ultra-liberal John Aravosis from AMERICAblog.com is screaming “censorship.” His crybaby headline reads “Pentagon trying to censor top US political cartoonist.” The Joint Chiefs didn’t censor Toles, but criticized him for his profound lack of decency.
Meanwhile, Cranky and Bring It On have no compunction about censoring sarcastic conservative comments from me on their blogs. Such is the hypocritical world of the hate-screaming fiberal left.
Also interesting is that fiberals are afraid of Islamists and will censor whatever the Muslim radicals don’t like. Proving once again that Fibs both censor and are cowards.