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Painter Mike Malm evokes the beauty and simplicity of an earlier time
By Gussie Fauntleroy
This story was featured in the May 2013 issue of Southwest Art magazine. Order the Southwest Art May 2013 print issue, or get the Southwest Art May 2013 digital download now…Or better yet, just subscribe to Southwest Art and never miss a story!
It was a brilliant summer morning, sunlight sparkling off the ripples of a shallow stream. Standing beside the stream, painter Mike Malm was talking with friends who had commissioned a family portrait in the tranquil setting, conferring on possible poses for the painting they had in mind. Meanwhile, the couple's young daughter wandered into the stream. Holding up her dress, she was exploring the streambed with her toes, stepping carefully over rocks as the clear water flowed over her bare feet. The image caught the attention of the artist's practiced eye, and he was ready and quick with his camera.
Malm went on to photograph the family and paint the portrait they wanted. But the bonus for him was DAZZLING LIGHT, a portrayal of innocent beauty that incorporates the qualities most essential to this Utah painter's widely collected work: the simplicity and timelessness of figures in a natural setting, the tenderness and warmth evoked by children and familial relationships, and the incandescent effects of light. "A really important part of my work is capturing light—the quality sunlight can have on a figure and water—how beautiful and dazzling it is. And I love images to feel like they're not posed. You just have to keep your eyes open," the soft-spoken artist observes.
Out the north windows of Malm's studio, a few steps away from the home he shares with his wife, Juanita, and their four children, are wide-open views of farmland in northern Utah's picturesque Cache Valley. With its pastures, wooded areas, streams, and ponds, the valley provides both inspiration and physical backdrops for much of the 41-year-old artist's work. Here, with his own children, neighbors, and others serving as models, he can re-create the feeling of a time long past—a girl in a flowing skirt and shawl walking thoughtfully and carrying a wooden water pail, a young couple sharing quiet reflections in golden evening light, a boy with a homemade fishing pole on the bank of a stream. Malm's west studio windows look out to the spectacular Wellsville Mountains, reminding him of his own boyhood, much of which was spent in the forested foothills on the outskirts of Bountiful, UT. "I always liked the trees and being outside," he says. "I had a fondness for it. It felt like home."
Malm remembers himself as a quiet boy, yet also athletic and friendly. From his father, an honest, hardworking man, he gained a solid work ethic that fuels the artist's continuous efforts to refine his skills and infuse his work with greater levels of meaning and depth. His mother raised five children and provided a model for the kind of maternal tenderness and devotion expressed in his portrayals of mother and child. "She poured her heart and soul into our family," he relates.
While art museums were not part of Malm's early experience, a painting on the wall of his childhood home imprinted itself on his mind and resonated across the years. It depicted a pair of young children in the woods, crossing a small stream by way of a log. Malm recalls the pleasure of gazing at the picture; he associates its innocence and warmth with the qualities of enduring human relationships and beauty that he now so greatly values in his life and art.
Imagination was the spark for Malm's drawings as a boy. Sitting in church each week with paper and a pencil his mother had given him, he was always "quiet as could be," he says, smiling. Sometimes he drew other people in the pews, but mostly his images were of his own imaginings. His first life-drawing class was in high school, and from the start, he had a knack for it. Later came painting instruction with Del Parson at Dixie State College in southern Utah. There Malm discovered a talent for portraiture, and in his early 20s and recently married, he began painting commissioned portraits. One pivotal moment from that period was during a student art show in which he exhibited a pastel portrait of four girls. Parson stood in front of the painting for a time and then turned to Malm. "You can do anything you want to do," he said. "That was such a shot of confidence from someone I really respected," Malm recounts. "It was a big deal."
Two years later at Southern Utah University, professional illustrator and instructor Perry Stewart focused Malm's attention on the importance of design. This provided the young artist with tools to shift from straightforward portraiture into more complex compositions involving multiple figures in the landscape. Other powerful influences along the way included coming across the work of Richard Schmid and later having an opportunity to take a workshop with him, as well as studying with such acclaimed painters as Dan Gerhartz, Burt Silverman, and Quang Ho. At art museums, Malm was especially drawn to the masterful work of Nicolai Fechin and John Singer Sargent. From these and other sources of instruction and inspiration—including earning an MFA from Utah State University in the Cache Valley—Malm learned and began incorporating technical and aesthetic qualities he admired in other artists' work: brevity and freshness of style, expressiveness, and abstract paint marks that sharpen into a representational image as the viewer steps back from the canvas.
Yet there is also a level of skill beyond the ability to render a visually compelling image—that of working in such a way that the painting's technical elements themselves contribute directly to the deeper sense of meaning the artist aspires to convey. "Flowing, lyrical lines, the way you handle light, and the harmony of colors and composition, all add to the message that comes through. It all works together," Malm explains. "Painting is a language, and you work so hard to learn the language. But now, more, I can use it to express ideas about faith, and beauty of creation, and God's hand in our lives."
Much of what Malm hopes to say with his art reflects the universal human values of family, simplicity, kindness, and hard work that surrounded him as a child and that he continues to see expressed in such simple things as Juanita's gestures of mothering care. When the Malms were on vacation in Hawaii, for example, the artist was struck by the image of his wife as she wrapped a towel around the shoulders of one of their children as they stood in the shallow surf. On the same trip, he was moved by a fountain sculpture of a mother bathing her child by pouring water out of a shell. The outcome of these two sights became ARMS OF COMFORT, which Malm sees as a metaphor for a mother "pouring love over her child and how it goes from generation to generation. My wife really devotes her life to our children," he continues. "She gives up a lot of herself to teach and guide them, and that's what this piece expresses."
Not far from Malm's Cache Valley home is a farm that operates as a living museum, preserving the valley's agricultural heritage by using only traditional methods and tools. Enormous draft horses pull plows; men and women cut and harvest hay, milk cows, and shear sheep in the age-old way; and even the farmworkers' midday meal is prepared as it would have been a century ago, on a wood-burning cook-stove. The farm is a rich source of visual inspiration for Malm, who visits frequently. STRENGTH AND BEAUTY is the result of one of those visits. "I just love those horses—they're so graceful, with beautiful lines, but also just so powerful," Malm says. Indeed, the animal's magnificence and muscular vigor are equally conveyed in the rippling sheen of its coat.
Because religion is a central part of Malm's life, another focus of his art involves visual interpretations of Bible scenes. These are the artist's personal explorations into the spiritual meaning and messages of ancient stories he has known all his life. EXERCISING FAITH depicts the moment when Peter steps out of the boat, answering Jesus' invitation to follow him onto the water. Rather than imagining Peter losing faith and beginning to sink, as many artists have done, Malm focused instead on the intensity of faith required for that first step out of the boat. "This painting is an idea I had several years ago, and I finally had to take a step of faith to paint it," he acknowledges. "Its message to me was to exercise faith in myself and in God and to take that step."
In all of Malm's work, whether outwardly religious or reflecting enduring human qualities and an earlier time, one of the painter's essential aims is to impart a sense of serenity often missing in our world today. "Life is so hectic for all of us," he observes. "I'm striving to capture beauty because it is out there, all around us. What I hope to do for myself and the viewer is capture that sense of peace."
Authentique Gallery, St. George, UT; Montgomery Lee Fine Art, Park City, UT; Meyer Gallery, Santa Fe, NM; Trailside Galleries, Jackson, WY, and Scottsdale, AZ; Whistle Pik Galleries, Fredericksburg, TX; Illume Gallery, Salt Lake City, UT; www.mikemalm.com.
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Making a Small Kitchen Work Smart
I'm over at Debbiedoos today!
I was so excited when Debbie asked to feature my home tour at Debbiedoo's! My little 1930s home is a work in progress, I've been working away at it for 3 years now and things are beginning to shape up!
Come on over for the tour!
Shabby Chic Meets French Country
I finished decorating my bedroom! Wow, it's been a long time coming but I finally found the perfect bed linens to match the aqua/blue accents.
The room makeover began with all the walls being painted with Benjamin Moore Lenox Tan (LOVE that colour!!). Then I painted all the furniture because I was tired of the mismatched wood.
The room makeover began with all the walls being painted with Benjamin Moore Lenox Tan (LOVE that colour!!). Then I painted all the furniture because I was tired of the mismatched wood.
How I Made My Dark Living Room Bright
My living room has always felt wrong to me. When I moved in I wasn't able to place my furniture the way I wanted to because of a sagging floor. It took two years to get to it, but the floor was repaired last summer and I never thought to move the furniture. Sigh. Too many things on the go all the time!
Well, I finally got the urge to move everything on Friday night. OMG what a difference. The room feels huge and happy and I love it.
Well, I finally got the urge to move everything on Friday night. OMG what a difference. The room feels huge and happy and I love it.
How My Garden Grows
I've been working on my landscaping as much as I can with all the rain we've been having. It's excellent for all the planting I'm doing, not so much fun for digging new beds!
Anyway, enough with the chatter! Here are some photos of my new beds, progress on what was done last year and some of my favourite early summer flowers. Enjoy!
My patio garden is starting to come together! The thyme-and-stone patio is blooming and I managed to weed most of the gravel. I plan to keep adding stones and thyme until the whole thing is a mass of sweet smelling thyme.
This bed was recently expanded.
I've started growing veggies and herbs in galvanized tubs - love this look!!
This area still needs TLC but it is beginning to come together.
The fence needs replacing... but not this year!
My tomatoes grew so well in the greenhouse last year that I needed to increase the height. Unfortunately I broke one of the window panes while I was working on the new roof last fall and cut my leg to the tune of 13 stitches. This was the best I could manage with my leg out of commission, but I plan to make it beautiful this summer! If you want to see how to build this greenhouse click HERE
I'm so in love with pansies this year!!
Irises and poppies just love this sun baked stretch of garden.
My Sensation lilac is about to burst into bloom.
My latest garden bed is up against my deck. I hope the vines grow quickly and give me some shade and privacy from my neighbours. The plant hooks are my temporary garden hose guards. I am forever knocking the flower heads off with that hose!
More lovely pansies! This was taken with my brand new Nikon D5200!! So excited to finally have a decent camera.
Purple and gold are such a gorgeous combo, don't you think?
My only shade garden. Some of the plants are not doing well due to the ginormous spruce tree that is shading this bed. More plant moving is in my future...
Oh and my lilac bloomed as I was writing this post!
in case you missed it, I built a potting bench a couple of weeks ago. You can check out the how to build it post HERE
Hope you enjoyed the tour! I'm so happy to be playing in the dirt again. I've been gardening ever since I was 7 years old and had a little flower bed all my own to play with. Foxgloves were my favourite back then. I still love playing in the garden just as much now.
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Hey Folks,
How are you? It's been a month. I'm doing great, busy like a bee and as happy as a clam.
Here's my monthly reflection and update post.
But first, let me direct you to a post I wrote in March last year, "Connecting the dots – why you're exactly where you're supposed to be". In that post, I elaborated on how certain life events were connected to each other and what I've learned from connecting all those dots. There was one thing that was not explained yet…so here I am, finally connecting the dots in this department:)
As for my love life, I haven't found the way to connect the dots yet. I wish I could. Anyway, life must go on and it's up to me, whether I choose to live it to the fullest or regret all those distant events and wrong people in the past.
In 1998, we were in the same school for 6 years. You're in the class next door and we were in the same choir team. We were young and busy with school work. Besides, back then, my taste of boys had been restricted to only those with sporty-charm-part-of-school's-team kind. I especially had a penchant for boys who play volleyball. I started playing this sport since Primary 5, so yeah…puppy crush. This trend continued throughout my first 2 years in junior high. You and I were probably not inside each other's radar.
From 1998 to 2001, we were classmates. Still nothing happened. Instead, I had this silly crushes on 2 volleyball seniors and then the longest one-sided crush on your best friend. You told me recently, that you knew about this back then, a long time ago. Nonetheless, I still have a very fond memory of this distant event and have even described it here, this post.
In 2005, 2010, 2012, 2013, I've had a few one-sided crushes and some suitors who came along but they didn't come close to what we have now. Apparently, they were there to teach me some invaluable lessons on: how to respect and love myself, how to be comfortable and happy being on my own, how to be loyal and committed to my own self-improvement. I need to be happy alone before I'm able to share my happiness and love with someone else.
In 2014, we met again on that fateful day. We were in the same city for the past 4 years but we've not seen each other for 2-3 years. The last time we met were at a mutual friend's wedding, a reunion dinner gathering afterwards and that's all. We've never talked to one another for long. We were still normal old school friends….until not so long ago *not in friend zone…phew, what a relief*
When I met you again early last year, I was a different person. Beside having my braces fixed in January, I was also more relaxed and happier after completing that one thing that I've always wanted to do. I've also set new exciting career goals for myself by then. Building a relationship was not my main priority. Of course, the thought of having someone special whom I can share my life with, would hover in my mind once in a while, but I didn't actively looking. I've tried dipping my toes into the online dating world and it was an eye-opening experience. Found out a few months later that it's not for me and have since deleted all my profiles.
In between those dates and my busy schedule, you were always around. Hike or bike on Sunday afternoons, little gifts every time we met or after your trips abroad, movie nights spent watching animations, had fun and laugh together on dates, just you and me. There were a lot of those small things that were impossible to ignore. I obviously noticed how you treated me differently. There were "something" more than we care to admit. We were probably afraid of being "friend-zoned" by each other. In those months, we'd talk about anything under the sky, except about love and relationship, EXCEPT about us. Anyway, long story short, you and I have finally overcome that barrier.
I'm wearing my heart on my sleeve now and having the courage and kindness to finally commit to this. I'm new, you're new. We're in this together. The dots are CONNECTED. We really shouldn't be with each other back in those school years, 16 years ago. We were still too young, lack of self-identity, lack of direction, still finding our own ways.
Now that our paths have crossed, let's enjoy every single step, be kind and generous! ^_^
*I should change my topic next month:)*
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Why People Who Feel Complete on Their Own Have Stronger Relationships
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I probably should have said that i'm trying not to spend $2400 USD. My ideal machine in the ECM technica profi 4 switchable, but it's large premium on something like the isomac tea v3 ($1300) and profite 500 ($1600). Hence I could get everything i want with the lower spec machine and just make it switchable myself.
The harder part is getting a drain line installed (yes, you will want a drain line). for the Relax that involved getting taller legs, cutting through some tough stainless steel, and getting just the right fittings.
Save yourself the headaches: get a machine designed for plumb in.
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A New Covering
I used to live in a shell and it was warm and safe in there. I had no one except myself, because there was no room in my shell for anyone else. My shell was only big enough for me and at the time, that was fine, because I believed I didn't need anyone else. However, sometimes it did seem kind of dark and lonely inside and once in awhile I would open the shell just wide enough to peek out ,but if anyone attempted to get too close I would quickly close my shell and hide.
I didn't have to worry about getting hurt because my shell was very tough and no one could penetrate it. I lived inside my shell for many years and was, for the most part, content.
Then, one day, I got a bit too curious and opened my shell a little too wide and it cracked. Some light began to shine in through the crack and it disturbed me. I tried to block it out but I couldn't and so gradually I began to accept it. My life changed somewhat because of that tiny bit of light. Things were ever so slightly brighter and sometimes through the crack I would catch a glimpse of the life that was passing me by. My curiosity became aroused and caused me to wonder about things I had previously not thought about.
Then, one day, a tiny seed fell through the crack. It nestled into my small, cozy shell and began to irritate me. I tried to get rid of it by ignoring it, but it kept rolling around and rubbing me and I could not seem to find the contentment I had previously known because of this seed's presence. The seed soon began to grow larger and larger until there was barely room for it and me inside my shell. It was then I realized that this was the seed of discontent and I wondered what I could do.
Instinctively, I prayed and asked God for help. I told Him the whole story and sought His solution to my dilemma. Would He get rid of this seed, repair the crack in my shell and restore me to my former life once again? Would He indeed help me?
I waited and wondered for God's response and then one day He came by and smashed my shell all to pieces! I cried out in pain and self pity! How could a loving God do this to me! I was thrust out into the big, bright world! I felt so alone and afraid as I looked at my shell lying in pieces all around me. I felt so vulnerable. I was not able to hide any longer, and the security that I had from my shell was gone. I felt I was left to face the world alone and I thought I would be easy prey, because I was without any protection.
But God said: "My child, you are not alone. I am here with you. My arms can be your security. When you are afraid or lonely, run to Me and hide under My shadow. Seek Me when you are fearful. Ask of Me when you are curious. I can be all things to you, and you can be all things in Me. "
So, I listened and learned from Him. He protected me, taught me about life, and provided for my needs. When I was weak, He was strong. He became my All in all.
I began to rejoice in the fact that He broke my shell because in doing so He set me free to experience life! His wisdom led me into so many new and exciting things. Each day I would walk and talk with Him, or laugh and run with Him. He was new to me each morning and a comfort to me each night. I thanked Him each day for my new life in Him.
Now, I don't even miss that old shell anymore because each day God takes a piece of it and fits it into a new covering for me. It is a covering that He is designing to be a reflection of Him. It is not a shell, but it is more like a cube of glass, through which His light shines and reflects on others.
I am so thankful for this new reflective covering, because perhaps one day His light will shine into the crack of someone else's shell and they will be brought out into a new life just as I was.
If your shell has been cracked or broken or if you are dealing with the seed of discontent, check out this link!
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Aylett, Virginia – As originally reported in June, 42 horses were seized from New Beginnings Horse Rescue, a private horse rescue owned by Cassy Newell-Reed. Reed was charged with 3 counts of animal cruelty for allegedly depriving the horses of adequate food and water over a period of time. 10 of the horse seized had been previously seized from Peaceable Farms.
On July 14, the horses were ordered to be returned to New Beginnings due to insufficient evidence to warrant continued seizure of the horses. Newell-Reed is slated to be in court again on August 4 for continuance of the animal cruelty charges.
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Men, you know this is true. The minute your wives tell you "Honey, I'm pregnant".. The euphoria sets in, then it turns to fear, little by little it begins to eat you up..until she puts to birth and excitement is restored in the home. Here are some of the reasons why according to several men who have passed through this .
1. You Get Irritated Easily.
When women become pregnant, they begin to change. So many things you know about them begin to look different before your eyes. From body size, to mood swings, to laziness to using the loo almost every minute..These things irritate you. Most men cannot stand the sight of a woman throwing up especially if she does it ever so often. I know women that walk around with bottle and cans for this specific purpose..especially if it's the first pregnancy. Most men would not tell you they hate it, after all, what can you do..... In order to remain sane, they leave the environment to cool off somewhere.
2. Your Life Just Changed.
Most men take time to get used to the fact that someone else is coming into the family to steal a little bit of the attention that should be all his from his wife. The fact that your wife would have to divide her love, care and affection between you ans some baby, becomes a difficult pill to swallow. For some, this takes some adjusting and getting used to..so they tend to stay away to give their wives some mummy-baby bond
3. Her Body Is Changing And So Are Your Desires Towards Her
. Some men try to excuse these dalliances as an escape from the stress of stepping up to the role of father and family provider. Many attribute their betrayal to feeling unloved and undesirable as sex is put on the back burner. Others, claim they were driven into the arms of another because they found their wife's changing body a turn-off.This particular reason gives rise to cheating a lot, as Konji no gree leave.
4. The Wife Develops An Attitude.
Almost every woman is guilty of this. During pregnancy, a lot of things begin to tell on the woman.. There are lots of changes to her hormonal balance and this makes her uncomfortable .Some women take this out on anyone close to them, which in most cases turns out to be the husband.Everything you do irritates her. She craves for everything and ends up eating none. This one dey vex men eeh.. .. and in order not to be seen as uncaring if they should raise their voice or express opinions, they leave the house.
Well, these things are normal. They are things almost every man would experience even if he doesn't act out. Men, understand that when a women becomes pregnant, changes set in..things begin to look different, she starts seeing the word in a whole new light..give her some time to adjust to these changes, but do not push her away.. Pregnant women need care, love affection to pull through..With your understanding, she might not even turn out to be what you fear she would be....Give it time. I could only thing of four..you can add yours in the comment section.


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|LEGO City: Undercover (2013)
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|LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game (2011)
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Northeast Ohio Waterfall Hikes
The roar of rushing water echoing throughout the wilderness is a welcoming sound when hiking through Ohio's parks and trails. Whether manmade or created by Mother Nature herself, waterfalls provide an element of excitement and wonder to any outdoor adventure. Add to that the changing colors of autumn's leaves, and you are bound to take your scenic adventures to an entirely different level.
Growing up in Northeast Ohio, my friends and I loved to explore the woods throughout the year, but nothing would compare to the times when we'd hike in autumn. In our expeditions, we sought out many notable waterfalls, which have become some of my favorite landmarks. Here are some of my top picks for Northeast Ohio waterfall hikes:
Chagrin Waterfalls – Chagrin Falls, Cuyahoga County
The waterfalls in the quaint city of Chagrin Falls can be easily found, and they don't require any hiking boots or gear! These impressive 20-foot high falls are located right in the heart of town square, and can be accessed via a series of staircases. I always take a pit stop to see the Chagrin Falls after having dinner or shopping at the many establishments lining Main Street. The leaves turn golden yellow and fire red during autumn, which provides a beautiful frame for the cascading waters. Just hurry and catch them before they freeze for the winter!
Gorge Metro Park – Cuyahoga Falls, Summit County
The Gorge Trails at the Gorge Metro Park in Cuyahoga Falls are full of remarkable rock formations along some slightly rugged terrain. A boardwalk and wooden staircase were recently installed to make the hike less advanced. The unmistakable sound of crashing water can be heard while on the majority of the 1.8-mile path. The falls you see are primarily due to a manmade dam, but you can also spot some natural cascades, known as the Big Falls (pictured above). You can take a detour out of the woods and spot the Little Falls, located in downtown Cuyahoga Falls. These waterfalls is how the city received its name.
Cascade Falls – Nelson Township, Portage County
As a teenager, my friends and I often visited Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park, located along U.S. Route 422 in Portage County. The rocky cliffs proved to be a challenging endeavor, and the nearby quarry gave us a place to cool off in the summer. When the leaves changed, color, we would still head to the park, but stick to hiking. We'd explore the exciting rock formations, like Devil's Icebox and Indian Pass, and we'd always uncover the gorgeous Cascade Falls. Surrounded by mossy rocks and russet leaves, the 50-foot tall Cascade Falls is a slender, less robust waterfall than the others on the list, but is striking nonetheless.
Brandywine Falls – Northfield, Summit County
By and large, the most picturesque and the most breathtaking of all of the waterfalls I have visited in Northeast Ohio is Brandywine Falls (pictured above). Located in northern Summit County (in between Akron and Cleveland), Brandywine Falls are approximately 65-feet tall, with rushing waters encapsulated by bright orange leaves in the autumn. When frost and ice form, the flow of the water changes as well, making for an interesting sight to see. These falls are a very popular spot for photo shoots, be it for a wedding, engagement, or just because (which is exactly what I did with my dog this fall). There is a small 1.5 mile hiking trail that leads to the falls, as well as a wooden observation deck, which is always bustling with visitors.
Lanterman's Falls – Youngstown, Mahoning County
As a student, we took countless field trips to Mill Creek Park in Youngstown, where we could go see Lanterman's Mill and its accompanying waterfalls! Our teachers would take us here so we could learn how the water from the creek is used to power the gristmill to grind grain. We would always tour the mill and take home some grain products that were made on site! The waterfall next to Lanterman's Mill is only about 15 feet tall, but it works in conjunction with the mill and a nearby covered bridge to create a beautiful backdrop.
There are countless other waterfalls in Northeast Ohio (and the state as a whole) to check out in the fall (or any time of the year). Some other good ones to check out are Buttermilk Falls in Brecksville, Cuyahoga County, and Paine Falls in Painesville, in Lake County.
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Arsenal have separated from top four
This is the business end of the Premier League season. Most clubs only have ten games left and the races up and down the table will be decided in this stretch. Manchester United keeps on winning in impressive fashion – I think they've got the title nearly secured – but the races for European spots and for survival are wide-open, meaning each week brings a set of can't-miss games.
But let's start with United, who are having a super week. Ryan Giggs stole some of the headlines by signing up for another season on Friday, proving that age isn't an impediment to ability or class. I've always said he was the finest player I've had the pleasure of playing against, and all the accolades are firmly deserved. He didn't get his 1000th senior appearance – I think we will see him Tuesday in the big game against Real Madrid — but United didn't miss a beat as Shinji Kagawa tore Norwich apart with a fine hat-trick. Kagawa became the first Asian player to score a hat trick in the Prem, and he serves as yet another example of what an eye for talent Sir Alex Ferguson has.
Luis Suarez also claimed a hat-trick over a very poor Wigan side, showing the intelligence and power he really has. Forget the off-field drama – I think Suarez has made a case for being Player of the Year, because really, where would Liverpool be without him? He's a super improviser and I thought his linkup play with Coutinho was just magnificent.
It was disappointing to see the feuding at Wigan, however, with Emmerson Boyce and James McCarthy needing to be separated. I remember a similar instance at Newcastle when Kieron Dyer and Lee Bowyer got at it, and while it's a passionate game, that's not what the fans or the club wants to see, ever. Roberto Martinez can take a loss, but he has to get his team all pulling in the same direction, otherwise it will be a very nervy few weeks.
Things look bleak for Arsenal after their loss to Tottenham on Sunday. Arsenal's back line was a complete shambles in the game and I think you have to blame Arsene Wenger for failing to give Gareth Bale the respect he deserves. Give great credit to Spurs. Bale is a world-class player and they had the right game plan: absorb the pressure and then counter and exploit the back line. It worked to perfection, and Andre Villas-Boas deserves the applause.
But it is painful to see the decline of what once was a great club. Arsenal are now miles away from the likes of the Manchester clubs, Chelsea and Tottenham. That distance has grown every year. You have to ask questions of the manager and the ownership there, too. No other top manager would come out and say, as he did, that the goal is to finish in the top four. You should be wanting to win everything every season. It's a shame because I don't see that changing any time soon. They've become a selling club, and it is costing them and their fans dearly.
I do want to congratulate Harry Redknapp and QPR for a big win this weekend. You could see and feel the relief from all the way across the ocean after that one! The key is keeping Loic Remy healthy: he's got the top-flight pedigree and he is a scorer that the other threatened teams don't have. I think if he can give QPR five goals in the run in, it might be enough for Harry Houdini. But they have to go on a run, put together three, four games and build on this.
Tuesday we've got a massive game here on FOX Soccer. Don't take my word for it: Sir Alex said it's the biggest game in the world, and he's right. That's Manchester United – Real Madrid (live from 2 ET) in the Champions League, and I'll be with Gus Johnson in Manchester to bring it to you. It's tied 1-1 after the first leg, but both teams look capable of winning it. Real Madrid is hot after two big wins over arch-rivals Barcelona; United has been running over opponents for several weeks now. I'm thrilled to be there and be able to bring it to you, and I think it will be a classic.
Before the big game, you can chat with me via my Twitter, @warrenbarton2 – or just ask a question on @FOXSoccer using the hashtag #heywarren. I answer as many as I can and I enjoy hearing from all of you.
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White House splurges on holiday decorations by adding nearly 50 per cent more Christmas trees than last year (source: Daily Mail)
"The White House may have gone a little extreme with their holiday decorations this year, decking their halls with a staggering 54 live Christmas trees - enough to put one in nearly every other room in the entire building.This year's total is nearly 50 per cent more than last year's 37, which included seven artificial ones. In truth, the number of trees varies from year-to-year. In 1997 there were 36 trees, while in 2008, there were a scant 27."


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Expected publication: May 17th 2016 by Forever
Romancing the Clarksons #1
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Tuesday, 17 May 2016
Too Hot to handle - Tessa Bailey
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I agree that there can definitely be too many smexy times and not enough emotional content in romances sometimes, but I do like the sound of this one. I like that he has a bad reputation for sleeping around as opposed to an awed one!ReplyDeleteReplies
I know right! In a way it's horrid to feel that way but fair should be fair. He is the one they talk and joke about, now he knows what it feels likeDelete
Doesn't sound like one I want to bother with.ReplyDeleteReplies
It's not for everyoneDelete
No one has that much time and energy for all that smexy time. ;)ReplyDelete
I don't see anything wrong with too much smexy times. Nope. None at all. Lol.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous17 May 2016 at 20:39
This sounds like it would work better as a movie where you can get away with more hot action, less emotion. Even the cover looks a lot like a poster to me.ReplyDelete
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Hmmm, you have a point there, it would make a really nice movieDelete
You're reading my mind, I was just saying I had my eye on this one and boom it's on your blog haha :DReplyDeleteReplies
It was fate!Delete
Yay a slutty man! I agree fair is fair!ReplyDeleteReplies
No one pats him on the book, and I smirk cos of itDelete
I can't even handle low sexy time atm so this ain't for this witch right now lolReplyDelete
I like my heat to be balanced with a well-developed plot and can get bored if its same old stuff over and over.ReplyDelete
That's interesting that there was some roll reversal with the shaming.
I haven't read any of her books yet.Replies
You should try oneDelete
it can be nice but I don't knowReplyDelete
I want to try her writing, but I don't think I'll start with this one. Another thing is sometimes authors get carried away with the sex in their books. I like for there to be some sex, but it needs more plot for me to really enjoy it.ReplyDeleteReplies
well you know what is too much for me, is too little for othersDelete
Sounds like a great beach readReplyDelete
There should be a balance of plot and sexy times, unless it's being marketed as flat out erotica.ReplyDeleteReplies
But you know, this is me, so for the rest of you this would be nothingDelete
Heh I liked the sexy times. :DReplyDeleteReplies
Hehe, I think peeps do not realise how sweet i want my books. So when I say too much sex they think eroootica lolDelete
I've enjoyed a few of her books. I was surprised you read this one - didn't seem like your usual kind of book.ReplyDelete
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I live in Spain and am mostly English-speaking. I do speak Spanish but I'm used to computers in English and especially prefer the internet that way.
When I go to Google.com I get the highly irritating redirect to Google.es, as with many other websites, but Google is the one I go more often to, of course.
Since I prefer to get search results from English-language pages, after the search I go to "search options" at the upper right corner and change it to English. However on the next search I'll have to repeat the procedure.
So my question is:
Is there any way that I can permanently set the search for a language, in my case English?
P.S. I did somehow come across the fact that adding the letters: "&hl=en" to a Google search repeats the search with language settings in English. However, that is post-search as well.
!! Working method from a Google forum !!(http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/Chrome/thread?tid=581638f51350589b&hl=en)
1. Right Click the Address Bar and select "Edit Search Engine"2. Highlight the Google (default) and click Edit.3. Highlight the URL and copy it (ctrl + c). Then click Cancel.4. Click Add, enter Name like "Google English" and put anything in Keyword, it won't matter.5. Paste in the URL the one you copied and change {google:baseURL} to http://www.google.com/ 6. Click OK and Make Default. Any keywork now you enter in the address bar will now have the english version.
all you have to do is bookmark a cached version of google's english search. just search in google for "english google" then the 2nd or 3rd result is the english google. then just bookmark the cached version and then just go to that when you search. thats what I do.
I found your question in a trial to solve similar problem, using Google but in Greece.
Found the solution with the help of TM from Thailand and the /ncr trick.
Like this though.
I use opera browser.
I went on the search engine box ,Google my default, removed it , open a new Google tab with the /ncr trick ,went to the search box of this google page (the main box,in the center ) and right click on it."create a search" appears.Click this and an opera dialog opens that allows to add of a new search engine (in this case google).Then i manage my search engines again (clicking on an arrow by the search box) and make Google my default.
Now every search is being from google.com not google.gr.
It remains that by using the address bar goggle.gr impose but who cares we all use the search boxes.
I Have exactly the same problem; I use always advanced search:
Arabic =ar_me, Argentina =es_ar, Australia =au, Belgie hol=nl_be , Belgique fra=fr_be , Brasil =pt-BR_br, Canada ing =ca, Canada fra=fr_ca, Chile =es_cl, China =cn, Colombia =es_co, Cuba =es_cu, Deutschland =de, Espana =es, Est. Unidos esp=es_us , France =fr, Hong Kong =hk, India hin=hi_in, India ing=in, Ireland =en_ie, Israel =iw_il, Italia =it, Japan =jp, Korea =kr, Mexico =es_mx, Nederland =nl_nl, New Zealand =nz, Norge =no_no, Osterreich =de_at, Peru =es_pe, Portugal =pt-PT_pt, Russia =ru_ru, Schweiz ale=de_ch, Suisse fra=fr_ch, South Africa =en_za, Sverige =sv_se, Taiwan =tw, U.K. =uk, U.S. =us, Venezuela =es_ve.
If your browser allows you to set various sites as search engines you may use a link from google english to set it up as default serach engine.
For Opera browser it looks like this :"http://www.google.com/search?hl=all&q=%s&btnG=Search" Opera will replace "%s" with the search term. It is probably different with other browsers.
Thanks TM!
The ncr (apparently "no country redirect") lands me at the main google website, with search results in English. That's exactly what I needed :o)
Cheers everybody
So, I do have a Google account, and I'm usually signed in when I'm searching. Countless times have I clicked on "Settings >> Search Settings" and set it to English. Upon restarting Firefox, I find that my searches reverted back to Spanish (the local standard language, since I'm in Spain).
A couple o' questions:
1) I run CCleaner everytime I am about to switch off my computer. Maybe this removes the settings I'd previously set? If so, any idea which "cleanup" can I refrain from doing) :o)
2) Aibek, how does disabling Google's personalisation of search results in ff affect me? I'd think I'd be better of leaving it on, as otherwise MY settings will be wiped out and my browser would reset to the default (which is Spanish here). Or am I reasoning it wrongly?
cheers for your replies dudes :o) makeuseof rocks!
Yes, CCleaner will do this as well. In the Applications tab, under Firefox, make sure site preferences and cookies are unmarked. If you want to clean the cookies, but leave Google's, you can tell it to ignore cookies from them in the options and leave it marked for the scan.
Had always overlooked the "settings" tab of CCleaner! How dumb of me LOL. Well, I think I've got it solved by going to google.com/ncr but your solution might come in useful for other sites :o) Cheers
Try google.com/ncr It works for me in Thailand.
Do you have an account registered with Google? If you do, you can save the settings to your account and won't have to change them every time, as long as you are logged in.
Agree with Josh. If you're going to use Google while logged in to your account you might want to consider disabling the personalization of search results as well.
How To Disable Google's Personalization Of Search Results
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I never like it
It has totally changed now. 0-200mi is .45cpm, 20-500 is .38, base pay is .28-.29cpm. They keep buggin me to come back, but I need at least .35cpm to put up with that flatbed stupidity. Cant run van out of my area.
If dont like western just QUIT....
Is more money in your pockets guys,
what are you talking about???
Hello, I drive for Western Express and in just gonna throw this out there but, Work for anyone but them! You won't make any Money and you might as well go to Mcdonalds and be home every night and eat free! I'm an experienced driver and I don't care who wants to argue over the fact that western express is a train wreck on the brink of bankruptcy. Just giving a fellow driver some good advice. Go to the truck stops and talk to other drivers and you'll find the better companies. Good luck!!! (Run from Western Express)Bigdaddy00 Thanks this.
Also they're backstabbers! Did you know already this year they turned in 35 drivers in to Dot for violations instead of going to the drivers and have them fix the problems they go straight to the top and try to get you're license revoked. You see ever since their CSA score went south they hired an ex-DOT officer to straighten things out and so far it has worked, just goes to show you what money will do because they are no safer. They are turning in their own drivers, backstabbing at its finest. This company is full of crooks and scam artists. They will do anything to make themselves look better and that includes sacrificing you're measley little CDL career. People you don't want to get mixed up in this kind of company, especially if you're just starting out. You will make mistakes every now and then, do you want to lose every thing so they can look like they are complying with regulations when they're not. Yeah they have electronic logs but 90% of their equipment if inspected would be put out of service. P.M.s are past due on all of their trucks. All of rtheir trailers need brakes and Tires. Not to mention, all of their so called new trucks are already ragged out because they have the highest turn over rate in the trucking industry (fact) and the drivers they Piss off take their paybacks out on the equipment.
Yeah, more like to save them taxes. Who are you kidding? Let me guess? You are an ex-trucker? No way! You wouldn't be sitting where you are. This company is focused on the people in the office to make the money, not the drivers. It won't be long when this company has to make some serious changes to their pay package and management,because 95% of your drivers are not happy and looking for other jobs... Yes, I'll agree. WSX lacks qualified drivers and hires anybody. This hiring practice will break this company in the long run. What the drivers need here most importantly are: Guaranteed home time (When Promised), Better pay and benefit package, $100/day layover/breakdown pay, detention pay, More cents per mile and more miles. They need a better system in place top ensure drivers get more miles and also don't take it out of the driver managers pay if they pay layover or breakdown pay. If these things don't change this will continue to be a bad company to work for,period!!!
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The Great Harvest Dinner
The air may still be summery (and, in some places, record-breakingly warm), but the bounty of vegetables turning up in farms and gardens can only mean one thing: It's harvest time. And that is cause for celebration. Ideally, you'd get the whole neighborhood together and do a full-on pig roast, but even for a smaller gathering you can cook up a stellar dinner to showcase the harvest. Craft your own harvest dinner by choosing a dish (or two) from each of these categories:
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Luxury Homes & Estate Properties in Silicon Valley
How's the Saratoga California real estate market?
This is a fairly comprehensive article on the Saratoga real estate market that will include the live statistics from Altos Research for listed properties (not closed) in Saratoga CA 95070, the closed sale data from the RE Report for last month in Saratoga 95070, and the numbers I crunched for Saratoga – overall and by price point and high school district, since Saratoga has 3 different high school districts, each with an impact on home values.
First, let's consider the months of inventory by price point and high school district that I crunched using MLSListings.com, our local multiple listing service provider.
The months of inventory is a reference to how fast homes would be absorbed into the market if sales continued at the same pace and no new inventory came onto the market. It's often referred to as "the absorption rate" – and that can be months of inventory, weeks of inventory, or days of inventory. A "balanced" market is somewhere around 4-5 months for us, though the National Association of Realtors says that 6 months is balanced nationwide. Anything under 3 is a good seller's market, and under 1 is like saying that homes are "flying off the market."
(For comparison, please also see a similar article on the Live in Los Gatos blog for the town of Los Gatos – real estate market by price point and high school district.)
For most of the valley, inventory is up, prices are down, days on market are up, and sale price to list price ratio is up. It's still a seller's market, but it's softening. If it continues in this direction, it will become a buyer's market – but is not there yet.
Here's the chart for Saratoga – all price points, all school districts. Please notice that the months of inventory is about DOUBLE from four months ago. Translation: it's twice as hard to sell now as it was in mid-April. At the same time, 3.15 months of inventory is still very decent! Also, though home prices can be quite high, the bulk of properties are under $3 million. It's challenging to sell homes higher than that amount, overall.
And from 4 months ago:
By comparing across school districts you can also see how different each area's individual market can be. Saratoga with Saratoga schools is a little slower of a market. Why? Most likely because it's a bit pricier than other areas. This area is about 50% slower than it was a few months ago. The overall MOI makes it seem like Saratoga with Saratoga Schools is a bit sluggish. That's not really the case in most price points, but at $4 million and up, it is a buyer's market.
Luxury home sales are going like crazy in the west valley areas of Santa Clara County. Right now in Almaden Valley, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno and Saratoga, there are 115 houses for sale listed at or more than two million dollars (just checked MLSListings.com), and in the last 30 days 52 have sold and closed escrow in those same areas and price ranges. For the Almaden – Saratoga region generally, then, there are 2.212 months of inventory in the over two million dollar price range (115/52). That makes it a strong seller's market. Things have certainly stayed lively since last year. (In the same region, there are 39 pending sales.)
Next we'll look at these four Silicon Valley communities separately to see how the luxury market in each one is faring overall.
Almaden Valley (San Jose, 95120)
Currently in Almaden there are 12 houses for sale which are listed at or over $2,000,000. In the last 30 days, 3 sold in that price range (with 2 sales pending). That makes for 4 "months of inventory," which can be considered a balanced market in many areas though is leaning towards being a seller's market. That would mean this luxury market has good turnover but is not as strong a market as elsewhere. It's a close to balanced market in Almaden Valley among the most expensive real estate offerings for sale. Five to six months is balanced and over six is a buyer's market. Continue reading
What makes an expensive house in the San Jose area more than just a pricey bit of real estate, but instead a Silicon Valley luxury home? How is high end real estate different from the rest of the market? When is a property not just a home with land, but an estate?
In other parts of the U.S., spending $1,200,000 may fetch a 4000 square foot home, new construction, in an upscale gated community with country club amenities such as a golf course, tennis courts, and more. Here, that same $1,200,000 will procure an entry to mid-level single family home in many parts of Santa Clara County. It won't necessarily be a Silicon Valley luxury home.
Luxury connotes a combination of qualities, features, and amenities. And it includes pricing (relative to the nearby market), condition, land, design.
Pricing Luxury Homes in Silicon Valley: What Do They Cost?
Expensive Silicon Valley homes are not necessarily luxury homes. Depending on the city or town, the price tag could be higher or lower. For instance, a fabulous house on a large lot in Gilroy's Eagle Ridge might sell for 1/3 as much as the identical type of home, land and neighborhood found in Saratoga, Monte Sereno, or Los Gatos, or Los Altos, if a similar home happened to be available. Generally, though, luxury homes could cost as little as $1,000,000 or so in some parts of Silicon Valley or in neighboring counties, but in most parts of Silicon Valley, a true estate type property will be valued at $2,000,000 or $3,000,000 or more. In some areas, such as Palo Alto, that $2 million doesn't go too far and the home you can purchase at that price tag may need major updating – or it could be "land value". For our purposes today, we'll use $2 million as the bottom number for estate properties, but it may or may not be the case in some areas.
With fabulous views, exceptionally high ranking schools and beautiful newer construction, the Graystone and Pfeiffer Ranch neighborhoods in San Jose's Almaden Valley are perennially desirable.
Recently I was in the neighborhood and took a couple of photos which feature Mt. Umunhum.
And one more:
The neighborhood also enjoys a park along the creek with a playground to enjoy on days with better weather.
Not sure if you've been to this scenic part of San Jose's Almaden Valley? Here's where to find it (this is where I took today's pictures):
Current listings in Graystone:
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Current listings in Almaden Valley:
$1,098,000 : 1072 Trevino TER, SAN JOSE3 beds, 3 baths
$1,499,000 : 6810 Taglio CT, SAN JOSE4 beds, 2 baths
$975,000 : 20399 Almaden RD, SAN JOSE2 beds, 2 baths
$2,400,000 : 1184 Eagle Valley CT, SAN JOSE4 beds, 4 baths
$1,880,000 : 6692 Hampton DR, SAN JOSE4 beds, 3 baths
$959,000 : 6395 Farm Hill WAY, SAN JOSE3 beds, 2 baths
$1,389,000 : 5981 Post Oak CIR, SAN JOSE3 beds, 3 baths
$1,749,000 : 1001 Mazzone DR, SAN JOSE4 beds, 3 baths
$1,228,000 : 6280 Cloverhill DR, SAN JOSE3 beds, 2 baths
$2,695,000 : 6253 CALLE BONITA, SAN JOSE5 beds, 5 baths
See all Real estate in the Almaden Valley community.
(all data current as of 10/17/2018)
Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.
The luxury homes market frequently behaves very differently than the rest of the real estate market as a whole. If interest rates jump around, the impact is often far less since the home buyers of estate properties may not be nearly as dependent upon financing. Many of these fine homes & estates are paid for "all cash". (In some cases they do this but later arrange financing, perhaps funding a "charitable remainder" trust rather than a more typical institutional loan.)
How's the real estate market for high end homes in Los Gatos, Monte Sereno and the Los Gatos Mountain communities? Defining "luxury homes" is a bit tricky because what constitutes luxury can vary from area to area (check out these estate homes for sale in the Buffalo NY area). For now let's use prices of $2 million or greater as we first look at the Months of Inventory or Absorption Rate – though in fairness, the luxury price point is a little lower in the mountains. (Six months is considered balanced by the National Association of Realtor, less is a sellers market and more is a buyers market.) I first did this study in October of 2012 and will provide those numbers as a window back in time for comparison purposes.
Monte Sereno is having no trouble selling luxury homes compared to the rest of the Los Gatos area right now. The Los Gatos Mountains (Chemeketa Park, Redwood Estates, Aldercroft Heights and other areas) struggles with the over $2 million market.
No matter how you look at it, overall it is a seller's market in the luxury home strata in Monte Sereno and Los Gatos – but not the Los Gatos Mountains. It is not so crazy as the entry level homes, which have a much faster absorption rate, so buyers, take heart! Three months of inventory is pretty doable and not so far from a "balanced" market here.
Altos charts on the LG area
Next we'll change gears and use Altos Research and quartiles to evaluate the most expensive listings. We will look at the top quartile of list prices, the high end listings in Los Gatos (zip codes 95030 and 95032 in town), in the Los Gatos Mountains (unincorporated, 95033) and Monte Sereno (99.9% of which is in 95030 but a tiny sliver has the 95032 zip code). The charts I'm using are live and will be continuously updated by Altos Research, to which I have a subscription.
List prices of homes for sale in the topmost price quartile in Los Gatos, Monte Sereno and the Los Gatos Mountains
Fabulous opportunity to purchase a spectacular view home with a close-in location on gated lot in Los Gatos! Ideal for entertaining with oversized rooms, most with valley views.
Unique find! Very spacious, sunny home with open floor plan on gated lot in an easy-to-access location. Nearly all rooms enjoy expansive valley views! Ideal for entertaining!
• 4 bedrooms
• 4.5 baths
• Living space approx. 5,326 SF (per county)
• Lot size approx. 41,382 SF (.95 acre, per county)
• Year built: 1991
• 3 car garage + 2 car carport
• Gently sloping lot with room for pool
Main floor includes
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Silicon Valley features a number of upscale communities that enjoy beautiful estate properties. These luxury homes are not simply large houses, but rather they boast qualities generally not seen in regular residential real estate.
What makes a house a "luxury home"?
A luxury property in Santa Clara County often includes a number of elements that set it apart, such as:
- price tag: these homes usually sell for more than three or five million dollars (and may be $10 or $20 million or more, though in some cases as low as $2 million – that largely depends on location)
- close to an acre or more of land
- house larger than 4000 or 5000 sf
- the inclusion of "out buildings" such as a guest cottage, gatehouse, etc.
- views (valley, hill, acreage) or special features of the land (waterfront, riverfront adjacent), a vineyard, or something else special and uniquely beautiful
- amenities such as a pool, tennis court, racquetball court, gym, sports court or facilities for enjoying other sports & exercise on site
- specialized hobby or relaxation rooms, as in a darkroom, library, workshop, conservatory, wine cellar & tasting room
- entertainment centers not commonly found in private homes, like a ballroom, dedicated home theater room for movie viewing, bowling alley, shooting range, or place to practice a golf swing; pool or billiards and "game room", and ice cream parlor
- safety tools such as a video surveillance system, electronic gates
- neighborhood: it is very hard for an expensive house to be viewed as a luxury home if the surrounding properties are not also high end homes
The (main) house itself is qualitatively different too.
Kitchens tend to be the most important room for San Jose area home buyers of all price ranges, and this includes homes that cost upwards of ten million dollars. Usually, kitchens in these homes are designed with a very clear purpose in mind and are done beautifully, though recently in Los Gatos I saw a home listed for about ten million with a kitchen that needs to be completely remodeled. This is very unusual, though.
Most luxury homes features kitchens of one extreme or the other. On the one hand, it may be more industrial in nature if those cooking in it are primarily professional chefs, domestic employees or catering services rather than the homeowner. This is not the kitchen of glossy magazines, it's not meant to impress anyone for all the maple cabinets, stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. This sort of kitchen is functional, not gorgeous, and it may have stainless steel countertops, for instance, alongside the giant gas range. Such a kitchen is usually separate from the living areas and the guests are not expected to visit this part of the home.
Far more commonly found in Silicon Valley is the other end of the spectrum, the kitchen where residents spend most of their time, and it's meant to impress. Here we see high end materials and appliances in a room viewed as much as art as the meals created in it are. This type of kitchen is often the focal point of today's upscale or luxury home. The home's floorplan is "open" to the kitchen – often the kitchen and family room blend together as part of a Great Room. This is a kitchen designed for owners who cook, not those who have servants.
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Today we're looking at the real estate market for houses in some of the "west valley" communities along the base of the Santa Cruz Mountains – areas where schools are good, crime is low, residents enjoy scenic views of the hills (or of the valley from the hills, depending on the location) and overall, a highly educated population not too far from Highway 85.
Of the four municipalities, three are really very similar to each other in several regards. Cupertino has the largest population – about 58,000 people – but Los Altos, Los Gatos and Saratoga are all similarly sized, somewhere between 27,000 and 30,000 residents. The latter three also enjoy a traditional "downtown" area which is popular with pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists alike. (Monte Sereno has 4,000 residents, which is so small that the statistics are very easily thrown from month to month, so it is omitted in this quick study.) Of the four, Cupertino, then, is the least similar due to size and lack of a central downtown area.
We'll take a quick look at these areas now in terms of the real estate market trends and statistics for each area, considering just "class 1" (houses and duet homes). The charts used below are from Altos Research, to which I have a subscription, and they will be automatically updated each week.
(1) Median List Price (per Altos Research):
Los Altos and Saratoga are neck and neck for most expensive areas in which to purchase a house. Over the last year, though, Los Altos has seen a rise in the median list price. There has been a corresponding rise in demand with the success of several local companies in the region (Apple, Google, Microsoft, LinkedIn, Facebook), some of which have gone public and others of which are on the verge of doing so. Los Altos is more convenient to most of these.
Los Gatos, which is a little more affordable than Saratoga and Los Altos, has seen a very noticeable increase in pricing also, while Cupertino's prices have declined a little.
(1A) Median list price of the bottom quartile of all four:
(1B) And, very interestingly, same data but for the top quartile – the luxury market:
Here we see Los Altos clearly overtaking Saratoga! And also that Cupertino's pricing is significantly lower than Los Gatos in this tier, and also that it has lost a lot of ground in the second half of 2011. Continue reading
What should you look for when buying a luxury home in Silicon Valley? Whether it's a move-up purchase or a first home, there are a few tips which will be helpful for you to know going into it that will make the whole home buying experience smoother and easier. We'll hit on 3 areas: first geography & construction, second hyper local factors that impact market value, and finally qualities or features of the property or house itself.
It's hard to assign an exact price tag on what constitutes an estate or luxury property, but in and near Silicon Valley, in most regions it's the $2,000,000 and up price point (it will be less in Morgan Hill, Coyote and Gilroy – and likely more in Hillsborough).
1. Geography and Bay Area Construction: it's different here!
The first and most important thing to understand is that real estate and housing construction vary from one region of the country (or the world) to the next. This is true for all types of homes, actually, but perhaps more obvious in the priciest homes. Luxury real estate in Silicon Valley is a little different from similarly expensive homes in other parts of the country due to our climate, soil conditions, and natural hazards, such as earthquakes. What seems mandatory for a high end home (and might be ideal to have elsewhere) could be a problem here, so it's helpful to literally understand the lay of the land before you get too far along the home buying path. A couple of quick examples:
- A fabulous home in Boston or anywhere in New England may be built of brick.
- Here, a brick house is seldom seen because of earthquakes – we need our houses to move and bricks are not usually too good at that!
I mention these two upfront because well intentioned friends and relatives may want to stress the importance of this or that in a property – and it may simply not apply here. (Please see article: Qualify The Advice You'll Accept When Buying or Selling a Home in Silicon Valley) If you are non-native to the San Francisco Bay Area, you may have assumptions about construction or architecture that may not work here. Please just be aware of that possibility.
2. Understand the importance of hyper local factors on the market value of a property
Schools can be a main driver for home values in the luxury market as all other segments. Home buyers may not know that the town or city boundaries are usually irrelevant to school district boundaries. Here are a few examples:
- In Saratoga there are 3 high school districts and 4 elementary school districts. Before buying anywhere in Saratoga, then, you'll want to know which district is which and where you're buying. If you want to utilize private schools, you may be delighted to find that you can buy more house for your money in one area of this lovely city than another. Or you may want one school area over another for any number of reasons.
- In Los Gatos there are 2 high school districts and 3 elementary school districts.
- In the Almaden Valley area of San Jose, there are 3 high school districts and 3 elementary school districts
Often the lesser public school districts will have a lower lid on pricing than the very top districts or schools, so it's important, when analyzing the pricing of an estate home, to factor in the weight of the school. Continue reading
The Los Altos Country Club Neighborhood
Younger, Elegant Mediterranean View Home
The floorplan is flexible. There is a 2 car garage at street level, but a third which is accessed from the rear of the property – ideal for RVs, boats, and extra cars or vehicles. The 3rd garage can be used as built, or as a rec room, extra storage, or a number of other options.


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Prince Confirmed for Two Performances on "Jimmy Fallon"
Prince isn't the kind of artist that has to drop a song every day.
Following his appearance at the Grammys, and recent Billboard magazine cover, Prince has more on deck for his fans.
The reclusive star will appear on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon this week and perform two songs. This all comes on the heels of a new number, "Screwdriver," which was recently released on Prince's official site.
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Our handicapper is looking for a sure thing, and may have found the closest thing to it backing the Nationals as they take on the cellar-dwelling Diamondbacks for his MLB Pick.
Washington Nationals vs Arizona Diamondbacks
Washington looks to continue beating up on the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday night, as they try to sweep the series and keep distance between themselves and the Miami Marlins in the NL East. The Diamondbacks on the other hand, are looking to the future and starting very young arms to see what they have as they are almost twenty games back in the NL West. With the disparaging records of these teams it is no surprise then that the Nationals are huge -215 favorites at 5Dimes on the Moneyline. The O/U total has opened at 8.5 runs across the MLB Odds board with shading to the under at -115 at BookMaker.
Speaking of looking to the future, the Diamondbacks are throwing Zack Godley on the mound to make his 6th start of the year. In his short time in the rotation this year, Godley has had his struggles, especially against right-handers who are batting .304 off of him. Another knock on Godley is his performance with men on base, where his batting average allowed skyrockets from .221 with the bases empty to .339 with men on base. And don't look if a runner gets in scoring position, where Godley gives up a very poor .324 average and .541 slugging percentage. Add that all up, and he has posted a 5.63 ERA, 24/12 K/BB rate, 1.50 WHIP, and .277 batting average allowed on the season. Not exactly up to par considering Godley posted a 3.19 ERA in his few months with the big club in 2015.
Starting for the Nationals in this game is Max Scherzer, who is currently striking out batters at the highest rate of his career at 11.32 K/9. On the season his standard numbers are just as strong where he has posted an 11-6 W-L record, 2.85 ERA, 187/37 K/BB rate, and .191 batting average allowed. I've sung Scherzer's praises before here, but he deserves it and has just gotten better as the season has progressed. His ERA by month this year? 4.35 in April, 3.83 in May, 1.96 in June, and 1.32 in July. Scherzer allowed a .288 and .289 slugging percentage in June and July, respectively, so any hits he has given up have mostly been weak singles as well. Scherzer has given up 2 runs or less in almost 73% of his 22 starts on the season.
The Washington offense has been hot lately, and have put up 24 runs over the last two games. In this game they face a right hander, where they have put up a 49-33 SU record. In fact, almost all of Washington's results that make them over .500 this year are for SU wins against right-handers. Arizona is 29-48 against right-handers for a -17.2-unit performance for bettors. Yikes.
This game could get ugly for the Diamondbacks and is actually a worse matchup for them after seeing 14-1 and 10-4 losses in the first two games of the series. That's how you end up with a huge moneyline favorite, after all. But with Bumgarner somehow losing for me last night against the Phillies… somehow equals the randomness of baseball of course… I am in no mood to lay down a run and a half to buy this line down. It's time for an easy win, and in this case it is worth the chalk, so I'll be taking the Nationals -215 at 5Dimes as one of my Wednesday MLB Picks.
2016 YTD MLB: 42-27-3, +13.51 Units
Free MLB Picks: Nationals -234
Best Line Offered: at Pinnacle
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