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By Zosia Zaks [1] Sep 20, 2011 0 [2]
Tools for Social Thinking
Besides taking a social skills class to cover the basics, what can autistic adults do to enhance social comprehension? How can our families and the professionals who work with us be sure that staying home to play video games alone is a true choice and not just a default option because we don't know how to make and keep friends?
Many of us on the autism spectrum are strong visual thinkers or at least respond positively to visual supports. Research shows, for example, that Social Stories™ [3] can be effective tools for decoding social nuances and reinforcing positive social behavior. Social Stories™ visually explain the social world in a way that is both efficient and helpful. The "steps" of a social action or the sequence of a consequence are demonstrated. This enables autistic individuals to "watch" what happened in reviewing a situation to better plan for next time or to predict what might occur and what might be suitable options for an impending event. Many books have been written about creating and using Social Stories™. Most of the materials are for geared for children but can be easily adapted for adults.
Even informal visual supports are useful for addressing the challenges of our unique autistic profile. Take, for example, the concept of maturity. I hear parents all the time tell their teenagers, "You need to be mature." What does mature look like? What does it sound like? Do you have to do "being mature" all the time, or just around teachers and parents? What about at a football game on the weekend? Cut pictures out of magazines that break down abstract concepts like "maturity" into useful visual examples of the behavior that is expected and include clues that delineate when, how, and why we do these adult behaviors.
Research also strongly suggests that having a peer navigator can be an integral aspect of imparting "hidden curriculum" wisdom and enhancing success especially at school and at work. Our neurotypical family friends, siblings, cousins, and co-workers can all be tapped for a wellspring of social information that professionals often simply do not know. When I heard some teenagers say, "He's ill," about a member of the group, I thought they meant the student they were referring to was sick. Apparently, "ill" now means "cool." The first time someone asked me, "Do you want to go out?" I couldn't fathom why because it was pouring rain. My sister, two years younger, instantly understood the question.
Social Stories™, visual supports, and peer navigators are just three of a plethora of approaches to teaching social cognition and social nuances. Again, while most of the research and programming focuses on children, strategies can easily be adapted for teenagers and adults. The salient point of any of these methods is that we need to go beyond standards of etiquette (say hello) or typical conversation (ask about the weather). What we really need to know is why people do what they do, why they say what they say, and why they react to us and each other in certain ways.
Facility with Emotions: Another Key Social Skill
Many of us on the autism spectrum do not intrinsically recognize our emotions or know how to use our feelings to make wise social discriminations. This may seem unusual to neurotypicals because non-autistic people appear born wired to understand their feelings and how to skillfully use emotions to steer themselves through life. But those of us on the spectrum must learn step-by-step that if your heart is racing and your stomach "drops" these are nervous signals that can be used to pick a course of appropriate and potentially life-saving action in social situations: It may be time to leave or time to summon emergency assistance.
Regulation of emotions is an often overlooked component of social skills curricula but is a vital aspect of adult life. When we do learn through effort and practice how to identify our emotions and accurately scale the "amount" of emotion we are experiencing, we can more confidently know what to do. In her book Asperger Syndrome and Adolescence: Helping Preteens and Teens Get Ready for the Real World [4], Teresa Bolick explains how to make and use a feelings chart, an important visual aid and tool. Though some of her books are geared toward children, all of Kari Dunn-Buron's books [5] are useful for teaching autistic adults how to scale emotions and tailor reactions adeptly, thereby improving social success.
It is important to remember that regulation works both ways. We need to know that a small amount of frustration, such as tipping over a box of paper clips, does not warrant the same reaction as a large amount so that we can tailor our responses to the events of everyday life in age-appropriate ways. But because we do not adeptly send out nonverbal signals used commonly in social interactions, we may need regulation strategies precisely so we can communicate to others that we are absolutely terrified even if we have no facial expression, or that we are thrilled to be part of a team project even if we do not display enthusiasm with our body language. Don't leave neurotypicals guessing: Use techniques like emotions scales not just to modulate your reactions and behaviors but also to communicate your experiences.
The Neurological Limit: Stop-Gap Strategies
While ideally all of us on the autism spectrum will learn both the basics of socializing and the complexities of social cognition, we are still plowing through the world with autistic brains. This doesn't mean learning comes to an end point. But we may need tailored strategies to keep ourselves safe.
My most popular strategy is the Safe Activities List. First you pre-determine a list of activities that are usually safe. Then, if someone approaches you and asks you to do something, you can politely decline and offer to do something on your Safe Activities List instead. You don't have to completely ruin your social life by saying no all the time. When I was 14 years old, for example, a group of kids asked me out of the blue one day to get a soda after school. Since I didn't have any friends, I was thrilled and said yes. Right outside the school building, their buddies were waiting, jumped me, and took my wallet.
I got my wallet back a few moments later. I don't think they were awful kids. I am sure they just wanted to pull a prank. My sister said later, "Couldn't you tell they were up to no good?" Succinctly, no. Maybe social skills training could have increased my ability to interpret their voices, their expressions, their body language. But since the social world is so vastly changeable, a Safe Activities List would have prevented at least some damage. I could have said, "I'm busy today but do you want to eat lunch together in the cafeteria tomorrow?" A sincere person will usually respect you and agree. A person with ulterior motives may increase the pressure and so the social clues may become more obvious–but if not, your Safe Activities List can reduce your risk level.
My book Life and Love: Positive Strategies for Autistic Adults [6] includes a whole chapter on social safety strategies. Whatever mix of strategies might work for you, the point is not that we are limited in our capacity to grow and learn over time. We must, however, face the realities of our unique ways of perceiving, interpreting, thinking, acting, and feeling that can get us into trouble in some contexts while we acknowledge that any deficit can simultaneously be a strength in a different context.
Attacking Social Vulnerability
I hope families, adults on the spectrum, and professionals reading this will be inspired to create the right mix of social skills training, comprehension strategies, and safety protocols needed to best promote a healthy and happy social life. But beyond all the strategies and lessons, it is vital to reduce social vulnerability, too. Frequently individuals on the autism spectrum leaving childhood and entering adulthood have no history of positive social interaction—none of those memories to draw on as you step both boldly and timidly into adulthood. Childhoods are spent in the OT office, not in the backyard with neighborhood kids. While other teens are going on dates and getting their driver's permits, we are visiting the tutor to organize our school notebooks. Instead of starring on the basketball team, we escape from the gym for fear of being teased. We don't remember our first friends –we remember the first time we avoided the school bully successfully.
When a person has no positive social experiences, the individual is at great risk for isolation, low self-esteem, mental health problems, and poor decision-making. One young man on the spectrum racked up thousands of dollars of credit card debt because an online "webcam" girl showered him with attention and asked him for lavish gifts in return. He didn't realize he was being used. He just said, "No one ever wanted to talk to me ever before in my life."
Parents, professionals, and teachers may need to help adults initiate and build upon social experiences that attack this type of sad and unfortunately common social vulnerability. This doesn't mean the person will never experience loneliness or set-backs. But if you have some friends, some positive social outlet, some way to relate to other people that is satisfying, you are less desperate and make better choices for yourself in the long-term. This doesn't mean violating a person's social style. Many of us on the spectrum don't want to or just can't spend loads of time with other people. That's OK. We still need to make the kinds of connections that will sustain us through life's ups and downs.
I know a man who watched game shows all day and was extremely lonely to the point of depression. He heard about the Museum of TV & Radio nearby and started volunteering. He met a few others who are equally enthusiastic about TV shows, and he is much happier. No, he doesn't "hang out" with them after volunteer hours or call them up on the phone. But he's less isolated. He's having fun. He's out of the house. And he has made connections to others that have meaning and value to him, as he defines this.
Can't think of anything to do? This is where another common autistic strength can come into play. What are your special interests? My local photo store offers a six-week photography class for $25. Many supermarkets offer free classes from how to make sushi to how to brew tea. A bookstore down the street has evening author talks. The university has star-gazing nights when they open up the space telescopes to the public. Volunteer. Take a math class at a community college just to keep your brain sharp. Public libraries usually have a slew of activities. Whatever your interests are, I am sure you can find something!
Remember: You don't need perfect social skills for these activities. You can assume that the others in attendance share an interest in the activity otherwise they wouldn't be there, so you can just talk about what you are doing. Participating will allow you to practice social skills like initiating conversations in an environment that is safe, conductive, and healthy. You may think based on what you see "popular" people doing that you should be looking for gorgeous people with glamorous lives. But the vast majority of people do not live like that. If you try a few activities that you enjoy, you will—over time—meet ordinary people who have similar interests.
One last note: In our culture, people are under enormous pressure to fall in love. Almost every song on the radio is about romance! But the fact is, plenty of people, on and off the spectrum, do not date and do not fall in love for a wide variety of reasons. Many adults are satisfied focusing on their careers, their hobbies, and sometimes their pets. Don't succumb to the pressure to engage in social or romantic activities if you don't want to or if you aren't ready. You can use some of the strategies I mentioned above to combat loneliness. You can have a happy, comfortable life on your own.


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- Naomi Devlin said...
Great round up. Thanks for hosting!
Naomi x x x
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- Liz said...
Thanks for the kind words! You have some amazingly adorable animals yourself ;)
I loved reading the round-up; I'll definately me making a lot of those recipes. I'll have to join in on the next adopt a blogger. Awesome job!
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- Natalie, aka "Sheltie Girl" said...
Rachel - This is a fabulous round up. Thank you so much for hosting the Adopt A Gluten Free Blogger this month. There are so many wonderful foods to try with all the different gluten free bloggers.
Thank you for all the kind words.
Natalie @ Gluten a Go Go
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Alex Scally & Victoria Legrand of Beach House pulled together a group of musicians that could be described as nothing short of a "supergroup" to perform the legendary Gene Clark's lost classic No Other January 22-26, 2014! This "supergroup" consists of Alex and Victoria from Beach House, Robin Pecknold (Fleet Foxes), Daniel Rossen (Grizzly Bear), Hamilton Leithauser (The Walkmen), Jenn Wasner (Wye Oak), Iain Matthews (Plainsong/Fairport Convention), and more! That's right, even MORE than that. If you're not already familiar with Gene Clark's No Other, you're in for a treat. Even if you already know alllll about No Other, you're still in for a treat—treats all around!
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Watch the trailer for The Byrd Who Flew Alone: The Triumphs and Tragedy of Gene Clark.
"How could a record this good, this gorgeous, this inspired exist for almost 20 years without you even having heard of it?"—Melody Maker (1995)
"I really consider No Other a great album myself, I'm very proud of it. But I was very disappointed and let down after its release that it didn't go any further than it did—and I don't even know all the reasons."—Gene Clark
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When No Other was released in September of 1974, it received a lot of bad reviews, most criticizing its studio excess. There was also a general lack of support from the label as they saw the record as not having any "hits." Ultimately, the album came to be seen as a critical and commercial failure. Therefore, a lot of people of its generation don't really know the record. Throughout the years since, many have dug the record up and fallen in love with it. We are certainly two of those people and we hope that the tour we are organizing to play the record live will spread awareness of the album even more.
The show will consist of the entire record played, note for note, from start to finish. Gene Clark's lead parts will be sung by four singers that we admire very much: Robin Pecknold of Fleet Foxes, Daniel Rossen of Grizzly Bear, Iain Matthews of Plainsong/Fairport Convention, and Hamilton Leithauser of The Walkmen. To be able to play each part on the album, we are assembling a ten-person band and chorus comprised of musicians we know in Baltimore, including members of Lower Dens, Wye Oak, Celebration, and Mt. Royal. We feel incredibly excited and lucky to be working with such a stellar group of singers, friends and musicians (listed below), without whose help, this complicated and unconventional tour would never be possible.
A special edit of Four Sons Productions' new documentary, The Byrd Who Flew Alone, focusing on No Other, will precede these performances, providing more insight into the story of the making of No Other.
DJ BLT, aka Brad Truax (Soldiers of Fortune, Black Mountain, Spiritualized), will open the night with a set of No Other-related '70s music.
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The singers:
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Robin Pecknold (Fleet Foxes)
Daniel Rossen (Grizzly Bear)
Hamilton Leithauser (The Walkmen)
Jenn Wasner (Wye Oak)
Victoria Legrand (Beach House)
The band:
Steve Strohmeier (Chris Cohen, Cass McCombs, Beach House) – Lead Guitar
Walker Teret (Lower Dens, Cass McCombs, Celebration) – Acoustic Lead
Geoff Graham (Lower Dens, 13 Falls) – Acoustic Two
Alex Scally (Beach House) – Bass
Dominic Matar (Carloman) – Piano
Sean Antanaitis (Celebration) – Organ/Synths/Guitar
Mike Lowry (Mt. Royal) – Drums
Vocal Chorus:
Victoria Legrand
Jenn Wasner
Tony Drummond (Celebration)
Tour Dates:
Jan. 22 – Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer
Jan. 23 – Baltimore, MD – Floristree
Jan. 24 – Washington, DC – 9:30 Club
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Interview with Nick Russo, PSC attorney
In this interview, conducted by Irwin Yellowitz, Nick Russo, the Professional Staff Congress (PSC) lawyer of 28 years discusses many of the technical aspects of his career. He was hired in 1975 shortly after the Select Faculty Committee was [...]
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ugustus Saint-Gaudens had been told that this region of western New Hampshire along the banks of the Connecticut River was the "land of Lincolnshaped men." That description drew him to Cornish, New Hampshire, in 1885 to find a place where he could model his latest commission, a statue of Abraham Lincoln. Seeking only a temporary residence and studio, Saint-Gaudens and his wife, Augusta, were directed to an old rundown tavern.
Saint-Gaudens was initially appalled by the place, but his wife saw possibilities. Before long the family established a summer home and studio there. Here in the shadow of nearby Mt. Ascutney, Saint-Gaudens conceived a host of projects. Here he became the leader of the art colony and community that grew around him. And it was here that he battled cancer and sought release and health through vigorous physical activity. In the end, after having operated at the height of his career four studiosone in Paris, two in New York City, and the Cornish sitehe would choose to be buried here.
Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site is a window into one aspect of the Gilded Age: the role of the artist. The house and grounds reflect what was important to "highbrow" Americans at the turn of the century. For example, the importance of leisure is evident in the gardens and grounds adjoining the Pan Pool and the remnants of the small golf course the artist had built. Not surprisingly, money was another important component of Gilded Age America. Saint-Gaudens was a man who enjoyed the finer things in life and was not necessarily modest in his habits. Although he is known primarily for his 35 public monuments erected across the United States between 1880 and 1907, the vast majority of Saint-Gaudens' works were bas-relief portraits commissioned by private clients.
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Getting Started: Inquiry Question
Setting the Stage: Historical Context
Locating the Site: Maps
Determining the Facts: Readings
Visual Evidence: Images
Putting It All Together: Activities
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This lesson is based on Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site, one of the thousands of properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places.


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Lighting a BBQ can be done with a match. But, as any NRA member can attest, it's a job best left to a gun.
The Shoot and Cook Rifle BBQ Lighter is a 36cm implement that can set pretty much any flammable material on fire. Sure, it's designed to light coals on a grill, but I can think of plenty of uses for a flame-inducing side arm.
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Corners get a bad rap. You get backed into them, things go wrong when you cut them, and when you're bad, you have to stand in them. In sewing, when two exterior raw edges come together at 90˚, you're faced with hemming around a corner. If you've always been fearful about what lurks around a hemmed corner, this is the tutorial for you. Today, we'll show you the easiest ways to sew a corner hem. You'll learn how to fold and sew the fabric at the corner of a hem so there is a diagonal seam from the point of the corner to inside the edge of the hem. The diagonal seam is the point of the miter, which is why this type of hem finish is sometimes referred to as a mitered hem.
Sewing a corner hem is considered a professional level finish, but don't let the word "professional" stop you in your tracks. It's really quite simple; it just takes a few extra steps. Once you know those steps, you'll be cornerin' like an Indy race car driver!
Where am I likely to sew a corner hem?
Panel curtains or other types of window treatments: there is almost always a corner hem at the bottom corner edges. If the curtain is lined, the lining is sewn separately and is shorter than the hemline so as not to interfere with the corner hem process.
Table linens, such as placemats, tablecloths or napkins sewn with a single layer of fabric: a corner hem eliminates bulk in the corners, which aids in the function as well as the appearance of your finished item.
Garments, such as our famous Sew4Home aprons: corner hems also show up in slits on a skirt or vents in a coat. This is especially true if the garment is made of wool or other heavy weight fabric. If the garment has a lining, the lining is left unsewn at the corners, then is hand-tacked into place after the corner hem is completed. Use today's technique on the three tiers of yesterday's Michael Miller Cotton Couture shabby chic ombre apron!
Quilt bindings: because the main purpose of a corner hem is to eliminate bulk, this technique is a favorite among quilters to create beautiful bindings.
Sewing a corner hem
The easiest situation for a corner hem is when the side hem and bottom (or next side) hem are equal in depth. In some of the examples we listed above, like a slit in a skirt or the corners of a napkin, the depth of the hem is the same. However, there are always exceptions to the rule! In the case of panel curtains, the side hem is usually shorter in depth than the bottom hem. Therefore, there is a separate way to create a corner or mitered hem for this specific instance. Below, we show you both options.
Equal hem depths
Before we get into the details of how to sew this corner hem, we want to make you aware of the hem allowance measurement. With this technique, you usually turn under the raw edge a small measurement (approximately ¼" to ⅜"), then turn the hem under again a set measurement to reach your finished length. Traditionally, this second measurement is equal to or larger than your first measurement. In our example, we turned under the raw edge ⅜", then turned under the hem again 1". If you're following a pattern or tutorial, the instructions should guide you how to handle the hem allowance. If you're creating something from scratch, just remember to keep the total hem allowance needed in mind before cutting the fabric.
- Fold and press the side hem ⅜".
- Fold and press the bottom (or next side) ⅜". The second (bottom) hem will overlap the first (side) hem at the corner.
- Fold and press the side hem again, this time by 1". Then, fold and press the bottom (or next side) hem again, this time by 1". As above, the hems will overlap at the corner.
- Unfold both hems to reveal the pressed lines. The point where the pressed lines intersect is where you will begin to sew the corner hem.
- At this intersection, fold the fabric right sides together at a point. It should form a triangle. Place a pin at a 45° angle from the intersection, pointing towards the raw edge.
- Using a straight stitch, sew from the the pin point at the folded edge to the first pressed line.
- Lock your stitch at the beginning and end.
- Trim the away excess 'triangle' to ¼" from the sewn seam.
- For an extra smooth corner, also trim away a tiny angle from the folded edge to the right of the seam.
NOTE: For more on sewing and clipping corners see our tutorial here.
- Press the seam open.
- Following the previously pressed guidelines, fold the hems back into place, pushing out the corner hem. Pin the folded edges.
- Sew with a straight stitch, or the decorative stitch of your choice, close to the inside fold.
NOTE: If you are brand new to this technique, we recommend you baste the corner hem seam first, before final sewing and cutting. And, as we always suggest, practice first on scraps.
Unequal hem depths
Unlike the equal hem depth example above, this bad boy is a little trickier and takes a bit of fussing to get the miter just right. For our sample, we are pretending to hem the corner of a drapery panel where the bottom hem is much deeper than the side hems. Our side hem is 1" and our bottom hem is 3". However, as in the example above, in addition, we first press under the raw edge a small measurement; we used ¼".
- Fold and press the side hem ¼".
- Fold and press the bottom hem ¼". Again, the bottom hem will overlap the side hem.
- Fold and press the side hem 1".
- Fold and press the bottom hem 3".
- With a fabric pen or pencil, mark the point where the inside edges of the two hems meet.
- Unfold the hems to expose the marked point and the pressed lines.
- Pinch and fold the fabric right sides together to create a fold line that runs through the points of intersection indicated by the pressed lines. Press in place.
NOTE: If it helps you see, you can first draw a line from the marked point through the pressed points of intersection, then pinch, fold and press along the drawn line.
- Refold the raw edge ¼", following the original pressed line.
- Fold the corner to inside the point of intersection. The top folded edge will be perpendicular to the drawn/pressed angled line you just made.
NOTE: As we mentioned above, you may have to fuss with this fold, and do it more than once, to get the angle just right.
- Starting at the side hem, fold in the fabric at an angle to meet at the marked point. Pin in place. Again, you may have to try this a few times to get the fold just right.
- Fold up the bottom hem, so it also meets perfectly at the marked point and creates a mitered angle. Pin in place
- With a large miter like this, it's a good idea to hand stitch along the miter to help hold the angles in place.
NOTE: As always, we are using a light fabric and contrasting thread to insure you can see and follow along with our steps. In real life, you'd use matching thread for your fabric to stitch the miter closed.
- As above with the equal depth hems, using a straight stitch, sew along the inside fold to secure and complete.
Raw edge finishing option
In our examples above, we opted to turn under the raw edges of the fabric along the hems. However, you can also finish the raw edges of your fabric first, before creating the corner hem, using a zigzag stitch on your sewing machine or an overlock stitch on your serger. Our photo shows a serged edge.
Other than finishing the edge first, all the remaining steps are exactly the same. You can use the serging itself as a guideline to sew around the hem once the corner hem has been completed.
If you are a S4H regular, you know we are passionate about pressing! It is a key component in most sewing techniques and corner hems are no exception. You rely on your pressed lines to know where to start and stop sewing, as well as where to create the mitered point on an unequal hem allowance. You must be very precise with your pressing in order for the points of intersection to be accurate.
In addition, as we stated earlier, one of the main reasons for creating a corner (or mitered) hem is to eliminate bulk. If you're using a bulky fabric, you need to be cautious about leaving a pressing imprint on the right side of your fabric. Place a piece of heavy paper, cardboard or a metal hem gauge between the hem and the fabric to prevent unwanted imprinting.
Quick tip cousin
For narrow hems of equal depth on lightweight fabrics, check out our clever folding-and-pressing-only tutorial. Not a true miter, but still super cool.
Sample Creation and Instructional Outline: Jodi Kelly


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Will be the biggest challenge of the tournament for us, and for the first time our batting will be truly tested. But I reckon' we got this.
Will be the biggest challenge of the tournament for us, and for the first time our batting will be truly tested. But I reckon' we got this.
Maybe the rankings do make sense. Easily the best 2 sides in the tournament.
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Even since India won their 2nd group game, I just knew it'd be India v England with India winning it and people then turning a blind eye to the IPL scandal........ all will be forgiven...
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I legitimately didn't see Turb's thread.
Should be a good game. I think there is far less chance of England collapsing than India. I could see England winning or losing a close one, but whilst India could definitely win, they could also get hammered. Hope that doesn't happen.
So basically either England or India will win or lose comprehensively or narrowly. Cheers Jono.
Seriously never thought India would make it this far. Was just wondering before the tournament how awesome it would be if India could do well in the Champions Trophy a la 2000 amidst the match fixing scandal. If things follow that script though India is losing the finals.
The English bowling though is so much better than what India has faced till now. Taking it slow initially might be the way to go.
Key for India is seeing off the English new ball bowlers and going hard after Tredwell and Bopara. I think England have a real weakness in their four and fifth bowlers that India can exploit.
Zinedine Zidane is the greatest footballer ever !
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We know how eager you all are to get Android 4.1.2 on your Galaxy W I8150. Well, now you can — thanks to PAC-man custom ROM that is based on the Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean AOSP release and is a relatively stable custom firmware. Remember, this is a custom ROM, not an official update from Samsung. You can install PAC-man Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean on Galaxy W I8150 using a custom ROM with the tutorial given below.
As you read further, we will guide you through the entire process of how to update Galaxy W I8150 to PAC-man Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean custom firmware using ClockworkMod recovery. Make sure you backup all your data from the tips and tools given below as you will have to wipe everything in order to install this firmware — and don't forget to read the important pointers given below before proceeding. Let's get on with the tutorial now.
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- Backup Contacts, Gmail and Google Data. How? –> Sync with Google Sync.
- Backup Call History. How? –> How to Backup Call History.
- Backup WhatsApp Messages. How? –> How to Backup/Restore WhatsApp Messages.
- Backup APN Settings: GPRS, 3G, MMS Settings. How? Note down everything from: Settings > Wireless & Networks (More…) > Mobile networks > Access Point Names.
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Farm Bill- Policy Issues, Budget- Sequestration
DTN Ag Policy Editor Chris Clayton reported yesterday (link requires subscription) that, "While possible sequestration cuts could begin as soon as March 1, USDA is still examining the possible effects on farm programs, a senior USDA official said Tuesday.
"Michael Scuse, the department's undersecretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services, spoke at the crop insurance industry's annual meeting near Palm Springs, Calif. During the question-and-answer session, DTN asked Scuse about how farmers would be affected by possible cuts to commodity and conservation programs.
"'We still have all of the attorneys at USDA looking at all of the programs and how they will in fact be affected if the sequester does kick in on March 1,' Scuse said."
Mr. Clayton noted that, "One element that gives USDA pause is that the across-the-board cuts take effect March 1, but USDA's signup period for the direct and counter-cyclical payment programs begins Feb. 19. Under the sequestration, agencies are expected to honor legal agreements, such as Conservation Reserve Program contracts. That could be interpreted to include a producer's current enrollment in farm programs as well.
"Thus, USDA's legal team is looking at the impact of the sequester cuts across all areas of the department's budget, Scuse said."
Yesterday's DTN article pointed out that, "Sequestration is expected to require agencies to cut 5.3% from their budgets for the remainder of the year. With that, Scuse added that the federal budget resolution ends March 27. Without an actual budget or new resolution from Congress, the federal government once again risks a shutdown. Also, a budget agreement could once again demand more cuts. 'That's also an unknown,' he said."
Meanwhile, Hembree Brandon reported yesterday at the Southeast Farm Press Online that, "Congress' failure to enact a new farm bill last year 'isn't all bad,' says Daniel Ulmer, legislative assistant to Sen. Thad Cochran, R-Miss., because the extension of the 2008 legislation continues direct and counter-cyclical payments and milk supports.
"'The USDA recently announced that signups for the programs will begin Feb. 19,' he said via a video link to the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation's annual commodity conference.
"'While direct payments are not guaranteed this year, I think this extension makes it very likely. We're very pleased with this; we feel our producers, lenders, and others in agriculture industry can relax a little bit.'"
The Farm Press article added that, "While there are some budget matters to be addressed in the next several weeks that could potentially affect direct payments, Ulmer says, 'I think the USDA will fulfill its obligations.'"
Yesterday's article also pointed out that, "While he says Cochran 'hasn't gone into detail yet about what he wants to change in the farm bill passed by the Senate last year, I think we can expect he will continue to oppose its regional inequities and its one-size-fits-all approach in the commodity title.
"'It would eliminate everything in Title 1 except a new program called ARC, Average Revenue Coverage. Based on economic projections, this coverage model looks very good for certain crops and not so good for others. The senator has great concern about its potential impact on Mississippi producers who grow a lot of different crops.'"
In a separate update yesterday at DTN, Chris Clayton reported (link requires subscription) that, "Right now, there is no fiscal road map. The House and Senate Agriculture Committees appear to be waiting for the outcome of the across-the-board budget cuts known as sequestration, as well as the end result of the 2013 budget resolution that must be addressed by the end of March."
More specifically on the sequester issue, Erik Wasson and Bernie Becker reported yesterday at The Hill's On the Money Blog that, "Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said Tuesday that $85 billion in automatic spending cuts will likely go into effect on March 1 despite opposition in both parties.
"President Obama has demanded that at least some of the cuts be turned off, but McConnell said Democrats and Republicans were unlikely to reach a last-minute deal."
The Hill article noted that, "Rank-and-file Democrats expect to be briefed Thursday on the Senate Democratic sequester-replacement proposal, which [Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.)], Finance Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.), Appropriations Chairwoman Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.) and Budget Chairwoman Patty Murray (D-Wash.) are all working on…[I]n addition to the Buffett Rule, Democrats are discussing a variety of ways to reach the $120 billion in deficit reduction, including cutting farm subsidies known as direct payments.
"Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) told The Hill that she is talking with leaders to ensure the sequester bill does not hurt her effort to pass a five-year farm bill."
Erik Wasson reported yesterday at The Hill's One the Money Blog that, "President Obama used the State of the Union to call on Congress to go beyond small fiscal fights, such as delaying the $85 billion sequester, and return to a grand bargain on the deficit."
Scott Wilson reported in today's Washington Post that, "[Pres.] Obama and congressional leaders have been unable to reach agreement on how to avert the cuts, which the president warned Tuesday would fall hardest on those who can least afford them.
"He called for 'bipartisan, comprehensive tax reform' and emphasized that his proposals would not add to the $854 billion deficit, only reallocate money already in the budget to finance them."
Farm Bill- Payment Limits
Ramsey Cox reported yesterday at The Hill's Floor Action Blog that, "Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) announced Tuesday that he would introduce a bill to place a cap on payments an individual farmer receives in a year.
"On the Senate floor [video replay], Grassley said the idea was part of last year's Senate-passed farm bill, but that it did not become law because the House failed to pass a farm bill during the 112th Congress."
The Hill item noted that, "The Farm Program Integrity Act would establish a per-farm subsidy cap maximum at $250,000, which would apply to whatever programs were developed as part of the new farm bill. Grassley said the bill would also close loopholes that allow non-farmers claiming to manage farms to qualify for federal farm payments…[T]he bill is a bipartisan measure cosponsored by Sens. Tim Johnson (D-S.D.), Mike Enzi (R-Wyo.) and Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio)."
For more information on the proposed legislation, see this brief summary, as well as this "Q and A" item.
An update yesterday at the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) Blog stated in part that, "'Adoption of the Farm Program Integrity Act would put an end to widespread abuse in farm programs,' according to NSAC Policy Director Ferd Hoefner. 'As currently structured, farm programs make mega payments to mega farms and absentee passive investors, subsidizing farm consolidation and the demise of family farms. The Farm Program Integrity Act ensures that scarce federal dollars would flow to working farmers instead of to passive investors and general partners whose primary purpose in the operation is simply to collect additional government checks.'"
Crop Insurance
Chris Clayton reported yesterday at DTN that, "A reoccurring theme at the Crop Insurance Industry annual meeting this week is 'do no harm' as insurance agents, company officials, farmers and agricultural lobbyists gather to talk about the state of the industry.
"Without passage of a farm bill last year, crop insurers see a greater risk of more cuts to their programs despite taking billions of dollars in cuts three years ago when USDA renegotiated its contract with the industry. Insurers also took cuts in the 2008 farm bill.
"But crop insurance premiums and indemnities continue to soar, costing more taxpayer dollars in the process. Thus, the industry is advocating a more forceful approach of stressing the value of crop insurance to average producers who face not only weather disasters but volatile markets."
An update yesterday from National Crop Insurance Services noted that, "Last year's drought put the country's crop insurance system to the test, but the public-private partnership passed with flying colors, USDA Under Secretary Michael Scuse said today at the 2013 crop insurance annual conference.
"During the disaster, Scuse traveled across rural America and gave farmers business cards with instruction to call if there were any problems or concerns about crop insurance or the speed of assistance delivery.
"'To this day, I have yet to have a single producer call me with a complaint about crop insurance,' he said. 'That is a testament to just how well your agents, your adjusters, the companies, and Risk Management Agency (RMA) worked together in one of the worst droughts in the history of this nation.'"
Agricultural Economy: Mississippi River, Crop Production Variables
Bloomberg writer Brian Wingfield reported earlier this week that, "An Iowa senator demanded the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers explain why it refused to use Missouri River water to replenish the drought-stricken Mississippi a day after it approved releasing water for oil drilling.
"'Corps leaders have a responsibility to explain this turn of events — and not just to Congress, but to Iowa communities and others like them up and down the Mississippi River that rely on the river for moving goods,' Senator Tom Harkin, an Iowa Democrat, said today in an e-mailed statement."
Meanwhile, Gregory Meyer reported yesterday at The Financial Times Online that, "Agricultural markets retreated on Tuesday, with corn falling for the eighth session in a row as rising expectations for South American crops relieved worries about tight supplies in the northern hemisphere."
The FT article stated that, "Selling has snowballed since the US Department of Agriculture raised estimates of global corn, soyabean and wheat stocks in a report late last week. South America is expected to produce record corn and soyabean harvests just as stocks in the US run low.
"Brazil will overtake the drought-plagued US as the world's largest corn exporter this year, with export prices at the port of Paranagua consistently cheaper than corn along the US Gulf of Mexico, USDA said."
Owen Fletcher reported in today's Wall Street Journal that, "Wheat prices fell to a seven-month low [related graph] as rain and snow in the southern Great Plains eased concerns over drought in the region."
And Bloomberg writers Luzi Ann Javier & Oliver Renick reported yesterday that, "In the U.S., the world's largest exporter, [cotton] planting will slump 16 percent this year to 10.32 million acres, the least since 2009, according to the average of 13 analyst estimates compiled by Bloomberg. Acreage may plunge 27 percent as farmers shift to more profitable crops, the Memphis, Tennessee-based National Cotton Council said on Feb. 9.
"A farmer in Arkansas, the third-largest cotton-growing state in U.S., can earn $385 an acre growing corn this year and $320 on soybeans, based on an analysis of prices and costs as of Feb. 8 by the University of Arkansas division of agriculture. Even after a rally in prices this year, cotton would fetch only $200 an acre, according to the December study of surface- irrigation farms, the most common type in the state. The figures exclude land costs, including rent."
Vicki Needham reported yesterday at The Hill's On the Money Blog that, "Two of the Senate's top trade lawmakers outlined their priorities for a free-trade agreement between the United States and the European Union ahead of the expected start of talks.
"Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) and ranking member Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) sent a letter on Tuesday to U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk urging him to press for greater access for U.S. agricultural and service exports, improved intellectual property protection, regulatory compliance and a mechanism for dispute settlement in any U.S.-EU trade deal."
The Hill update stated that, "The lawmakers specifically pointed to barriers on agricultural market access, including the EU's restrictions on genetically engineered crops, a ban on the use of hormones in cattle, restrictions on pathogen reduction treatments in poultry, pork and beef, unscientific restrictions on the use of safe feed additives such as ractopamine in beef and pork;" and added that, "They also said they will ramp up their efforts to renew Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), which will allow for the consideration and completion of any future trade deals, including one between the U.S. and Europe and the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), which is expected to be completed this year."
Also yesterday, Julie Harker reported at Brownfield that, "The National Farmers Union (NFU) and the United States Cattlemen's Association (USCA) say changes to Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) legislation are not needed to comply with the recent WTO ruling on COOL.
"A legal analysis released by the two groups today says the USDA can come into compliance with the World Trade Organization appeals panel by 'amending the COOL regulations.'"
Courtney Weaver and Emiko Terazono reported yesterday at the Financial Times Online that, "Russia is likely to suspend duties on grain imports by the end of March, lifting the import tariff until the summer as domestic wheat prices [related graph] hit record levels following last year's poor harvest.
"Although the country imports grains free from import tariffs from Kazakhstan, Moscow last imported large amounts of wheat from the west in the crop season of 1999-2000, when it bought almost 1m tonnes from the US."
Vicki Needham reported last night at The Hill's On the Money Blog that, "The United States and Europe will launch talks on a trade deal that if completed would form a $5 trillion trans-Atlantic free-trade zone.
"President Obama announced the negotiations Tuesday night during his State of the Union address."
The Hill update added that, "Obama also vowed to complete negotiations on a Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), a trade deal being worked on by a dozen nations including Canada, Mexico, Australia, Vietnam, Singapore, Chile and Peru."
American Soybean Association President Danny Murphy noted yesterday that, "Also encouraging are President Obama's comments on growing our valuable trade relationships. ASA applauds the president's commitment to completing negotiations on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). This is a key priority for American soybean farmers, who ship their product to many of the countries in the TPP. Additionally, ASA welcomes the president's announcement of talks on a potential trade agreement with the European Union. We hope that these talks will take into account the unique nature of agricultural trade and provide solutions to many of the barriers that soybeans and other American agricultural exports face in the European marketplace."
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There's officially a new titleholder for the most expensive apartment rental in New York City. It belongs to the Astor Suite, a four-bedroom apartment in the Plaza that's going for $165,000 a month, according to the New York Post (via Curbed).
We know, that's more than a lot of people spend on a house.
The apartment is owned by Esprit founder Jurgen Friedrich, who tried to sell it several years ago for $55 million. It hit the rental market today.
It was recently renovated, and offers three bedrooms, five bathrooms, a library, a dining room and an eat-in kitchen, as well as a guest apartment with an additional bedroom and bathroom, a sitting room and a terrace, the Post reports.
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I figure I should get this started while I am thinking about it.
Oh, and just a couple quick updates:
Stick, my co-organizer, is in Maine right now. He took a short walk and will be finishing the AT in the next 2 weeks.
As for myself? At the beginning of May I met up with Stick and few friends to hike a section of the AT and I blew out my knee. Had surgery on Friday July 13th. I've been rehabbing it by taking walks and I did 7 miles this past sunday. I am planning a fall hiking trip to the Old Loggers Path as a celebratory hike. It's amazing to be able to hike without the constant pain I have lived with for 20+ years.
Anyway, enough updates and on to what brought you here:
6th Annual New Jersey Winter Hang.
Where: Batona camp site.
When: January 25th - January 27th 2013
Map: PINE BARREN CAMPS
This is a drive in area, so you can bring extra stuff to stay warm if you want. It was very warm last year, we are hoping for a return of the cold weather for this year.
3nd Annual Winter Hang Coup de grâce de grub.
This year we will be changing the format. There will be 4 winners. Main dish, side, dessert and overall. Each person will get a card and you will just pick one entry for each category.
It can be served at anytime Friday or Saturday, but must be made for the group. Normally when my group goes hiking it's just the one item that makes everyone wish they thought of it. I'm changing that rule to make sure people can try it. I don't expect you to make enough for everyone at the hang, but it would only hurt your chances of winning if you didn't. I will be making a printout that you can customize and have at your dish.
Prizes: In the works. Will update later.
Voting: There will be a one vote per attendant limit. Votes that don't have a name will be void. If there are multiple votes by one person, that person will have to tell the judges what one they vote for, if they can't, both votes will be void.
The winner will be announced Saturday Night at the fire.
More to come once Stick is back and we can have a sit down and talk plans.


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Increase your fees by not selling!
Last week I was reading a great article on the Forbes website written by Mike Myatt. It doesn't speak specifically about professional services but it presents a strong case for not selling when wanting to build your business revenue. Confused? Read on … The full article can be found at http://www.forbes.com/sites/mikemyatt/2012/05/01/to-increase-revenue-stop-selling/
Creating or expanding business relationships is not about selling – it's about establishing trust, rapport, and value creation without selling. Call me crazy, but I don't want to talk to someone who wants to manage my account, develop my business, or engineer my sale. I want to communicate with someone who desires to fulfill my needs or solve my problems. Any organization that still has "sales" titles on their org charts and business cards is living in another time and place, while attempting to do business in a world that's already passed them by.
Engage me, communicate with me, add value to my business, solve my problems, create opportunity for me, educate me, inform me, but don't try and sell me – it won't work. An attempt to sell me insults my intelligence and wastes my time. Think about it; do you like to be sold? News flash – nobody does. Now ask yourself this question, do you like to be helped? Most reasonable people do. The difference between the two positions while subtle, is very meaningful.
The traditional practice of sales as a business discipline has become at best ineffective, and in many cases flat out obsolete. You see, good business practices are not static. Stale methodologies and disciplines simply die a slow and very painful death, and it is my contention the overwhelming majority of sales processes I see in today's marketplace are The problem with many sales organizations is they still operate with the same principles and techniques they were using in the 60′s, 70's and 80's. While the technology supporting sales process have clearly evolved, the traditional sales strategies proffered by sales gurus 20 or 30 years ago have not kept pace with market needs. They are not nearly as effective as they once were, and as I've alluded to, in most cases they are obsolete.
Trust me when I tell you that your existing and potential clients have heard it all before. They can see the worn-out, old school closes coming a mile away. They can sniff antiquated selling strategies, and will immediately tune out on presentations not deemed relevant. If your sales force is still FAB-selling, spin-selling, soft-selling or using any number of outdated, one size fits all selling methodologies, your sales are suffering whether you realize it or not. If you want to create revenue, increase customer satisfaction, and drive brand equity, stop selling and start adding value.
Lest you think I've lost my mind, I want to be clear that I'm not advocating taking your eye off the revenue creation ball. Rather what I'm recommending will help you generate more revenue, with greater velocity by simply doing the right thing in putting your customer's needs first.
I hear a lot of noise about the tough economy, and revenue being down for many companies. I hear complaint upon complaint that companies just don't have money to spend, and that nobody is buying. If you're experiencing this type of reaction from your customer, it's not because they don't have money to spend, it's because you're selling and not adding value. It's because you're talking and not listening. It's because you don't get it…
It's not about you, your company, your products or your services. It's about meeting customer needs and adding value. When you start paying more attention to your customer needs than your revenue needs, you'll find you no longer have a revenue problem to complain about.
Not much to add here folks!
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Orta was a Bajoran terrorist in the 2360s.
Orta was captured, interrogated and tortured by members of the Cardassian Union. His torture included the severing of his vocal cords and, as a result, Orta was forced to use an embedded voice synthesizer in his neck for the rest of his life. Eventually, he became the leader of a militant splinter group of Bajoran Resistance fighters.
Later, in 2368, the Cardassians tried to frame him for an attack on a Federation colony. The Cardassians were hoping to manipulate the Federation into eliminating the Bajoran freedom fighters. The plot was exposed when Captain Jean-Luc Picard and Ensign Ro Laren, after meeting with Orta, discovered that he did not have the resources to carry out such an attack. He and his followers were saved when a remote decoy ship was destroyed by the Cardassians instead of the ship they were supposed to be on. (TNG: "Ensign Ro")
Orta later appeared on a "wanted poster" in Odo's security office in 2369 thru 2372. (DS9: "Vortex", "If Wishes Were Horses", "The Forsaken", "Dramatis Personae", "Duet", "In the Hands of the Prophets", "Sanctuary", "Crossfire")
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The madness has finally left the KFC Yum! Center. But just underneath the bridge by the venue lies a restaurant sure to become a mad house this March.
The "newest underground adventure,†otherwise known as the Troll Pub Under the Bridge, will offer one of the best seats in town to watch all 15 games left in the 2012 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament.
With 23 different 55†TV's and a 100†high-definition projected screen, no seat is a bad seat for viewing the hottest action in college hoops this month.
I checked out the venue with coworker Chris Humphreys to test out the menu and atmosphere inside the 135-year-old L & N building. After hopping off the trolley in front of the KFC Yum! Center, we strolled down to the eight-and-a-half foot troll looming over the entrance of the dark dungeon below.
Lined with brick and complete with a hidden dining room – the "Bookcase Room†– the Troll Pub is the perfect place to experience an out-of-the-ordinary setting while enjoying a variety of food and drink, including American, British and Italian fare, as well as beer and specialty cocktails.
I sampled the Duck Spring Rolls with duck confit, carrots and Napa cabbage rolled in spring roll wrappers before devouring the veggie burger with a side of kettle chips.
Meanwhile, Chris tried The Smushroom, an Angus patty on a brioche bun with swiss cheese, sauteed mushrooms and a dollop of mayonnaise.
Overall, the food was absolutely delicious, and even better, I had the chance to view my favorite ESPN show – "ESPN First Take†– in a room filled with more TVs than I could count. I can't wait to go back to see the place packed with diehard UofL, UK and Indiana fans when the teams take the court this weekend.
In case you need a reminder, the 2012 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship Tournament Sweet Sixteen will begin this Thursday. The No. 4 seed Louisville Cardinals will take on No.1 seed Michigan St. at 7:47 p.m., while the top overall seed Kentucky will square off against another local contender, No. 4 seed Indiana, on Friday at 9:45 p.m.
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In her April 23 column, "Forcing landlords to accept vouchers won't help the poor," Marta H. Mossburg quoted me as saying that laws prohibiting landlords to accept Section 8 vouchers "exacerbate" the problem of finding housing for the poor. That's wrong. When Ms. Mossburg interviewed me for her column, I was clear: banning housing discrimination based on source of income will help increase housing options for the poor.
I told her about fieldwork I've done with families in Baltimore; Mobile, Ala.; and New Haven, Stamford and Norwalk, Conn., where I repeatedly heard about landlords refusing to rent to parents who were trying to secure housing. These experiences are demoralizing for families and discourage them from seeking housing in neighborhoods with less violent crime, more space to play outside and schools with better teachers.
Ms. Mossburg also writes, based on my statement that vouchers are scarce in Baltimore, that increasing these opportunities won't help the poor. That is simply illogical. Ms. Mossburg distorted and inverted my statements to serve the purpose of her article. That's a disservice to the readers of The Sun.
Housing for low-income families has historically taken a back seat to policies focused on inequality in education and health. Housing assistance, in the form of housing vouchers, is in short supply — only one out of four families needing housing support receives it. Millions of poor renters spend more than 50 percent of their income on housing. And this deficit has been allowed to persist despite decades of research that shows the significance of shelter, stability and community for child and family well-being.
We know that neighborhood quality, especially neighborhood violence, predicts children's educational achievement and the physical and mental health of parents. And we know that the social class of children's classmates predicts educational achievement gains. Housing policies are about more than housing; increasing access to safer communities with better schools can be powerfully leveraged as education policy and health policy too.
Despite these benefits, poor families who receive housing assistance often struggle to find homes in low-crime neighborhoods with good schools. In part, this is due to a shortage of affordable housing in affluent neighborhoods, but this challenge is also compounded by the reality that property owners may, at their discretion, refuse to rent to otherwise-qualified tenants based solely on the source of their income — not whether someone can pay, but rather where that money comes from.
To support such discrimination means we must believe that it should matter to a property owner if a tenant works at Walmart or Target, or is living on a trust fund. At a basic fairness level, this is manifestly unjust. If you can pay the rent and meet other basic rental requirements, why should it matter where your rent money originates? To suggest that prospective landlords need to discriminate based on source of income is rooted in stereotypical judgments of the "types of people" who receive housing subsidies. That's wrong.
It's a mystery how anyone could mistake my support for a ban on source of income discrimination as opposition to it. But much less of a mystery lies in the decades of research — the facts — that buttress housing policy debates today. Those facts are clear and not open to manipulation: Our housing policies need improving, and creating more housing choices can help families raise their children in safer communities and higher performing schools.
Stefanie DeLuca, Baltimore
The writer is an associate professor in the Johns Hopkins University Department of Sociology.