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Petzl Elios
Lightweight, plenty of ventilation, easy to adjust. What's not to like? I wore this helmet just once last year. Didn't really needed it, decided to take it for a test drive, just to get the feel of it. My head circumference is 55.5cm so I could marginally fit in Size 1 (48-56cm). If I was going to wear a beanie...no way. That's why I chose Size 2 (53-61cm) with room to spare.It features a 5-step side ventilation system and a fixed one in the back. Couldn't get any better than this.The headlight… Full review
Petzl Ecrin Roc
I use this helmet for caving and I really like it. It is very adjustable and just the straps cradle your head, not thick foam. It is easy to clean. I like that it is quite comfortable. I use this helmet for caving and I really like it. When I heard that they were no longer being produced, I got one at an auction, but I'm still using my original one. It is very adjustable and I like that it doesn't have foam to make my head warmer, just the straps cradle your head. It is the helmet I am more likely… Full review
Black Diamond Half Dome
Light, comfortable, good value. Great light and packable helmet for general climbing, I like this helmet for its simplicity and functionality. It's lighter than stated. I weighed mine using a high quality digital scale, tarred and calibrated, and it was 340 gm. The adjustment dial and buckle work with ease and can be operated with gloves on. The headlamp strap holders are also simple and effective. It vents well and is quite comfortable, even on my shaved head. Just the right amount of padding in… Full review
Petzl Ecrin Roc
It is one of the best helmets for caving, very strong and durable. All caving clubs in Slovenia use it. It is a slightly heavier than new Petzl models of helmets. I recommend. =) I use it for cave exploring and climbing and when I go in mountains. I have on helmet the fixed lamp. I have that helmet a few years and it looks like it will be forever. Full review
Grivel Salamander
A very comfortable helmet that has multiple sizes available. A great helmet for ice climbing, rock climbing, and mountaineering. Comes in multiple colors. This is a great helmet. I own several different climbing helmets and this one has by far become my favorite across all climbing sports. I have a large head and the multiple sizes allow me to get a good fit. Some one-size-fits all helmets are tough for me to fit. One of the most important features I have found is the improved side protection around… Full review
Petzl Meteor III+
Comfortable, lightweight helmet. I've used this helmet for all types of climbing. It's so light, you can forget you have it on, which is a real accomplishment. Full review
Petzl Sirocco
The lightweight, and seemingly styrofoam structure of this helmet make it intimidating, but after hard use it has turned out to be an excellent helmet. Finally fed up with my old Lucky brand helmet from the '90s I decided to shop for a new one. I decided I wanted lightweight, and something much more comfortable then my current helmet. So my choices came down to the Petzl Meteor, Black Diamond Vapour, and the Petzl Sirocco. The Meteor didn't fit me, so that went out. Originally I had thrown out… Full review
Petzl Elios
This is a lightweight, well ventilated helmet for your head. Best used while rock and ice climbing. The headband has a quick tightening knob on the back for size adjustment. It has headlamp clamps that you don't notice until you need them. The chin strap is easy to connect. Every connection point on the straps has teeth, so it is time consuming to adjust, but once you get it adjusted it doesn't move. There is no sun visor lip. The front comes right down to your eyebrows. This is a lightweight, well… Full review
Black Diamond Half Dome
Very comfortable and durable helmet. Great quality for use on rock and ice. I've used this helmet on rock and ice, and it has definitely help up well and done its job. While looking at helmet options, I had debated the options for weights, but I went with this durable helmet over other lightweight options. This helmet isn't much heavier, but I prefer the extra protection the Half Dome provides. The sizing has been easy to adjust, and it feels very comfortable. I have the blue color, and it looks… Full review
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the year leading up to the last Presidential election, we heard a lot about
bringing back jobs to the United States.
But what we didn't hear much about was the increasingly important role
that automation and artificial intelligence (AI) will have on the country's job
base, especially its potential impact on the housing market.
first glance, the numbers are sobering:
According to former President Obama's final Economic Report of the President
to Congress dated February 2016, up to 83 percent of jobs which pay under $20
per hour would be the first job dominoes to eventually fall to automation.
most of these types of jobs wouldn't qualify workers to purchase a
median-priced home in most areas, up to 31 percent of jobs paying $20 to $40
per hour will be next, and these are the types of jobs which allow many workers
to grab that first rung of the home buying ladder. However,
for those workers earning more than $40 per hour – typically the main draw for
move-up housing -- their focus on creativity, innovation and often complex
communications will mean that just four percent of their jobs would be easily
automated away.
In fact, many economists
have argued that it is automation, not outsourcing to other countries, which
has led to the loss of most manufacturing jobs over the last few decades,
especially in the auto industry.
In the
short run, the job market seems to be booming, with private employment growth
rising in February 2017 at the fastest rate since April 2014, with nearly
300,000 new positions created.
according to a Pew Research poll conducted in 2014, about half of the
technology experts contacted expressed concern that emerging technology will
displace more jobs that it will create as soon as 2025.
Still, the other half were more optimistic,
concluding that human ingenuity will continue innovating new jobs and entire
industries, much as it has done since the dawn of the Industrial Revolution.
Even if
these changes are rolled out over time, economic inequality may increase to the
point that government needs to step in to prevent social unrest.
One potential solution could be a Universal
Basic Income, once championed by those on both sides of the political spectrum,
and almost signed into law during the time of former President Nixon. The idea is that by providing citizens with
enough income to survive irrespective of need, they can then focus on
alternative pursuits, whether that's in the form of volunteering in the
communities, caring for family members or starting new businesses.
since that could also mean those receiving this free money simply sit home and
do nothing, opponents suggest that a program such as the existing Earned Income
Tax Credit is a better solution, since history has demonstrated that when
people have a job – even one without a high wage – communities are generally
safer and more stable.
To leverage
existing infrastructure, another option might be to expand the Supplemental
Security Income (SSI) program, which was launched in the 1970s to replace
several other programs and currently covers over 5.5 million persons. Waste, fraud and abuse could also be
curtailed with a single, simplified process.
it is called, the idea of a floor-level income is currently being tested in
several countries including Finland, Brazil and The Netherlands as well as in
the City of Oakland, California by Y Combinator, a start-up incubator which has
a vested interest in preventing future social backlashes from the potentially
job-taking technology companies it helps to found.
When similar trials were previously conducted
in Canada, India and Namibia, social markers including health, education and
nutrition improved while poverty levels, crime and emergency hospital visits
So what
impact could these technological changes and social programs have on housing?
In the short- to medium-turn, focusing on those regions with the most
technology-related jobs would be a great defensive move.
According to leasing giant CBRE Group's
annual Scoring Tech Talent report for 2016, these areas include not just the
usual suspects such as California's Bay Area, Seattle and Austin, but also
Charlotte, Nashville, Baltimore and Oklahoma City.
In the
longer term, another defensive move would be planning for the potential day
when families, or groups of individuals, aggregate their basic incomes in order
to qualify for both rental and for-sale housing.
In that case, because they will no longer be
reliant on jobs in traditional city centers, their ability to live anywhere
they choose could greatly expand the geographic reach of today's homebuilding
Monday, March 20, 2017
The Future Will be Automated: How Will That Impact Housing?
Sunday, February 19, 2017
Millennials Jumping Into Market as Boomers Retire and Sell
Last month, I wrote about how improvements in the housing market will be different
depending on geographic regions of the U.S. This month, I wanted to review how this gradual improvement will also
differ based on demographics and generational shifts.
For all of 2016, the share of first-time buyers rebounded to 35 percent – a three-point
improvement over 2015 levels -- as well as a positive rebound for this cohort's
historical 40-percent share of the market.
Obviously, encouraging first-time buyers to grab that first rung of the
housing ladder is important, as they can then roll future equity gains into
move-up homes, vacation homes and eventually senior housing, which continued to
account for 14 percent of sales.
The typical buyer in 2016 was 44 years old, a figure which has remained flat for
three years, but the median household income rose again to $88,500. Two-thirds of these buyers were married
couples, followed distantly by single women (17 percent), unmarried couples (8
percent) and single men (7 percent).
So what kind of homes did they buy?
Just 17 percent of new homes sold in 2016 were priced under $200,000, for a drop of two percentage points from 2015. A larger
drop of three percentage points was noted for new homes priced from $200,000 to
$300,000 (32 to 29 percent), while new homes priced from $300,000 to $500,000
increased their share from 33 to 38 percent, lending additional proof that the
'sweet spot' for home builders is in this first- and second-time move-up
market. Meanwhile, the share of more discretionary homes priced over $500,000 remained stable at 16 percent between
the two years.
Looking at just December of 2016, the distribution of sales for new homes moved even
further in the same direction, with those priced from $200,000 to $500,000
accounting for more than two-thirds of the total, while the share of
entry-level units priced under $200,000 eroded further to 14 percent.
Meanwhile, the existing home market – which the NAR says accounted for 86 percent of all
home sales in 2016 – seems to remain the favored option for entry-level
During December of 2016, more than four of every ten existing home sales were priced from $100,000 to
$250,000, with another 13 percent priced under $100,000. While there is certainly a robust move-up
market for existing homes – with 32 percent of December's sales priced from
$250,000 to $500,000 – when existing homeowners are looking to trade in their starter
home for something larger or in a better area, about one-third focus on the
advantages of new construction.
Looking ahead to the longer term, two primary demographic trends will continue to drive
housing demand.
The first is an aging population, with the number of adults aged 70 and over rising by over 90
percent over the next two decades. The challenge here is ensuring a reliable supply of affordable, accessible housing
which can also provide the types of supportive and social services needed as
the huge Baby Boom generation continues to retire at the rate of 10,000 per
The second main trend is the increasing share of the minority population among the
86-million strong Millennial generation, which is already at 45 percent – a bit
higher than the 40 percent share among Generation X and significantly more than
the 28 percent share among Baby Boomers.
While it is certainly true that Millennials have been postponing starting their own
families and buying their own homes, the five-point increase in 2016's share of
homes bought by first-time buyers would indicate this is starting to
change. In fact, over the next two
decades, this cohort will increase the population of those aged 30 to 49 years
by 17 percent.
However, what will be different this time are the types of homes demanded by the
significantly larger minority populations versus previous generations.
Although just 11 percent of the homes sold in
2016 were to multi-generational households, this is expected to increase due
both to average larger family sizes among minority groups as well as multiple
income streams to finance these purchases with traditional mortgage products.
For home sellers – who typically had lived in their homes for 10 years in 2016 –
builders of new homes have a unique opportunity to capture their interest,
especially since the most-cited reasons include a too-small home (18 percent),
a desire to move closer to family and friends (15 percent) or a job relocation
(14 percent).With a median net gain of
over $43,000, that figure certainly makes a robust down payment for the next
Thursday, January 19, 2017
The Housing Market in 2017: Not all Regions are Created Equal
all signs continue to point to a positive year ahead for the national housing
market, that doesn't mean the gains and opportunities will be evenly
shared. As in years past, it will likely
be the South and West regions out-performing against the Northeast and Midwest.
Another snapshot of the employment picture is planned job cuts at the end of 2016, with the Northeast and the South together accounting for nearly two-thirds of the total; the fewest planned job cuts would take place in the West and the Midwest. In other words, it's possible that unemployment rates in the Northeast and South will inch back up in the months ahead.
In terms of new single-family home sales through the first eleven months of 2016, nearly 60 percent were sold in the bustling South region, followed distantly by the West, the Midwest and the Northeast. Yet it was the Northeast which saw the greatest year-on-year sales increase of 34 percent – double that of the Midwest and roughly three times the rate of the South and West.
In terms of market balance, while the share of unsold homes in the Northeast indicates more excess supply, in the South demand continues to run slightly ahead of supply. Not surprisingly, builder confidence remained strongest in the West and South in the first month of 2017, yet was also almost as positive in the Midwest, and lowest in the Northeast.
As it did for new homes, the South region also dominated the share of existing home sales through most of 2016, with over 40 percent of the total, or nearly the combined share of both the Midwest and the West. Yet, it was again the Northeast which noted the largest year-on-year sales increase of five percent – a point higher than in the Midwest and more than double the rate of the South and West. Nonetheless, for pending sales the South continues to outperform both the nation and the other regions, and it also posted the highest rental vacancy rate in the third quarter of 2016. In the housing-crunched West, vacancy rates were just 4.4 percent.
Looking ahead to the rest of 2017 based on building permits and housing starts in 2016, the South will likely continue to capture 40 to 50 percent of both single- and multi-family construction, with another 25 to 30 percent reported in the West. Of the remainder, about 15 percent will be built in the Midwest, and 10 to 15 percent in the Northeast. Similar numbers were also noted for completions throughout 2016.
As a final caveat, however, past is not prologue, especially with a new Presidential administration likely to impact the housing market in various ways. These changes could include higher mortgage interest rates due to increasing inflation and housing finance reform as well as worsening labor shortages related to more stringent immigration enforcement. However, we could also see increased demand due to lower income taxes and fewer regulations.
If nothing else, 2017 should be quite interesting.
Friday, January 13, 2017
January column for Builder & Developer now posted online
My column for the January 2017 issue of Builder and Developer magazine is now posted online.
For this issue, entitled "A Look Ahead to 2017: Higher Interest Rates and Tight Inventory," I discussed what we might expect for the housing market with a new Presidential administration.
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However, the same forecast is also mindful of the potential economic fallout from political instability not just here at home, but also across Western and Eastern Europe, the Middle East as well as parts of Asia and South America. So what does that mean for a Trump Administration? It depends a lot on whether or not the new President takes his own campaign promises seriously or literally...
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Tuesday, December 20, 2016
December column for Builder & Developer now posted online
My column for the December 2016 issue of Builder and Developer magazine is now posted online.
For this issue, entitled "2016 in Review: Continued Recovery from The Great Recession," I reviewed the current state of the U.S. economy and what we can expect in 2017.
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Friday, December 16, 2016
A Look Ahead to 2017: Higher Interest Rates and Tight Housing Inventory
As recently as early November, most economists were working on their forecasts assuming things would remain much the same under a Clinton Administration. However, given the stunning Electoral College victory of Donald J. Trump – perhaps the world's most famous builder and developer – most of those prognostications are now simply their best guesses. Indeed, political uncertainty has emerged as the most important externality impacting not just the U.S. economy, but that of the world as well.
For 2017, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is projecting global growth of 3.4 percent (2.2 percent for the U.S.) versus 3.1 percent in 2016 (1.6 percent for the U.S.), with this higher growth rate attributed mostly due to greater stabilization for energy and commodity prices as well as continued low interest rates.
However, the same forecast is also mindful of the potential economic fallout from political instability not just here at home, but also across Western and Eastern Europe, the Middle East as well as parts of Asia and South America.
So what does that mean for a Trump Administration?
It depends a lot whether or not the new President takes his own campaign promises seriously or literally.
In 2017, the general prognosis is for another good year for the housing market, which will also continue to be hamstrung by affordability pressures, high costs for finished lots, and a shortage of construction labor.
Given that 25 percent of construction jobs are held by foreign-born workers, stricter immigration policies could worsen this problem. Much of this impact could hit the types of starter homes demanded by Millennial buyers, who are expected to make up about one-third of the overall market.
In addition, Mr. Trump's planned fiscal stimulus plans are already being baked into the financial markets cake, with interest rates for conforming, 30-year fixed rate mortgage rates rising by over 40 basis points within one month after November's election. While that may require buyers to lower their sights on a certain price range, overall access to mortgage financing is expected to improve as both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac increase the price of the homes they'll back, while larger financial institutions have re-introduced mortgages with as little as one to three percent down.
Should Trump reverse the lending regulations required by Dodd-Frank, we would also expect to see the lending spigot open further, as the onus for foreclosed mortgages returns to the buyers versus the lenders who made them. Moreover, as interest rates rise and the percentage of refinancing drops, lenders will be more interested in making up that shortfall with more purchase loans.
The year 2017 should also be the start of an important demographic change, in which more higher-income Baby Boomers are retiring than can be replaced by younger Millennials moving into the workforce. We'll start to see the impact of this over the next five to ten years, mostly in the form of more Millennials forming new households and buying that first starter home, many of which could be in more affordable, second-tier suburbs or cities.
However, given that demand for new homes may continue to exceed supply for several more years, that imbalance could continue to push prices up, thus exacerbating affordability constraints when also taking into consideration higher interest rates.
New home production will also remain tight by historical terms, as any favorable changes in national policy will take time to reach the construction site. Even though the national Leading Markets Index has returned to 98 percent of normal, new home production remains stubbornly low at about 60 percent of historical norms. While new home inventory did rise by just over nine percent between October of 2015 and 2016, the inventory timeline still shrunk from 5.6 to 5.2 months.
For now, builders are responding to affordability issues by building smaller single-family homes when possible, with the median size falling by over 1.5 percent to 2402 square feet between the third quarters of 2015 and 2016. At the same time, the median size for multi-family homes rose by five percent to 1092 square feet, as higher-quality townhomes, condominiums and apartments offer an acceptable single-family home substitute for entry-level buyers.
Finally, today's greater aversion to risk may also impact the move-up market, especially if potential buyers with mortgage rates under four percent choose to stay in place by remodeling instead of leaping up to that next rung on the housing ladder. In that case, higher interest rates may trump – pun intended – other factors.
Here's to a happy and successful 2017!
Friday, November 18, 2016
2016 in Review: Continued Recovery from The Great Recession
U.S. GDP -- which had hovered closer to 1.0 percent during the previous three quarters ---- surged to 2.9 percent in the third quarter, due mostly to rising inventory of goods, higher exports, and more federal government spending.
Job growth, which rose by 161,000 in October, has averaged 181,000 per month throughout 2016. Although this is down 21 percent from 2015's average level, it is still more than enough to keep up with population growth and continue putting downward pressure on the official unemployment rate.
Nonetheless, there is an important caveat here to consider: Although a 4.9 percent unemployment rate implies that the economy is more or less at full employment, by also including discouraged workers, the under-employed and those persons marginally attached to the workforce, the unofficial unemployment rate rises to 9.5 percent – or exactly matching what it was in October 2015.
This higher unemployment rate is also why wages had been stubbornly flat during this long economic recovery, although over the last 12 months they did rise by 2.8 percent, thus giving workers a slight edge over inflation.
Speaking of inflation, after years of it remaining flat or even dipping into deflationary territory, it's now returning, which is why higher interest rates are on the short-term horizon. For the 12-month period ending in October, the Consumer Price Index rose 1.6 percent, and by 2.1 percent when subtracting out more volatile indices for energy and food. Even the supply-side Producer Price Index rose by 1.6 percent during the same time period, which is a big jump from a year ago, when it was less than 0.5 percent per year.
Confidence is trending higher, with the University of Michigan's Consumer Sentiment Survey edging up to 91.6 in its preliminary November reading – up 5.0 percent from October and 0.3 percent from a year ago. At the same time, builder confidence has remained at well over 60 for three consecutive months (anything over 50 is positive), and is approaching 70 for single-family home sales now as well as over the next six months.
Supporting this confidence was a surge in housing starts in October to a nine-year high, up by over 25 percent from the previous month and over 23 percent year-over-year to an annual rate of 1.3 million. Although October building permits rose by much smaller amounts, the annual rate of 1.2 million demonstrates that the strength in starts is likely to continue.
Still, given tight levels of supply in most markets, affordability remains a concern, with 61.4 percent of families earning the median income able to afford the median-priced home at prevailing interest rates in the third quarter of 2016. While this rating from the Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index is down sharply from the last high of 77.5 noted in the first quarter of 2012, it remains far above the previous trough of 40.4 set in the third quarter of 2006.
Single-family new home sales, which dipped in August, rebounded by over three percent in September to 593,000 per year, and were up by nearly 30 percent year-over-year. So far in 2016, new home sales have averaged 564,000 per month. At current sales rates, existing inventory would take 4.8 months to sell, down a full month from a year ago.
For existing homes, sales also rebounded 3.2 percent in September to 5.47 million per year, but are up just 0.6 percent year-over-year. Much of this increase was due to the share of first-time buyers reaching 34 percent, for the highest rate seen in over four years. Although September inventory rose slightly to just over two million homes – or a timeline of 4.5 months -- it has fallen year-over-year for 16 consecutive months.
Looking ahead to 2017, pre-election forecasts had suggested a GDP growth rate of two percent. Meanwhile, the NAHB is calling for single-family starts to rise by 12 percent, multi-family starts to decline by two percent after a strong showing in recent years, and remodeling activity to surge by 23 percent. For all non-residential projects, Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) is forecasting growth of three percent, with commercial projects rising by over eight percent and industrial projects shrinking four percent.
Wednesday, August 24, 2016
Economic Update: Overall Improvement since the First Quarter of 2016
In its July monthly
meeting, the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee – which decides on interest
rate policy – left the door open to whether or not we'll see another rate hike
in 2016. The good news is that the
expected impacts from Brexit have been largely subdued. In addition, the economy seems to be on a
more normal path, with both June and July showing monthly job growth of 255,000
to 287,000, and an official unemployment rate of 4.9 percent.
GDP, which was just
0.8 percent in the first quarter of the year, was initially reported to have
risen to 1.2 percent by the second quarter.
Moreover, in mid-August, the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta had
estimated third-quarter GDP growth at 3.6 percent, and boosted its forecast for
residential investment growth from 0.4 to 2.4 percent.
Inflation is also
stable, with the Consumer Price Index flat in July but rising by just 0.8
percent over the previous 12 months.
However, when subtracting out the more volatile indicators for food and
energy, prices have risen by 2.2 percent over the previous year. With an annual inflation target of 2.0
percent, should job growth reports remain positive in the coming months, then
the Federal Reserve may hike interest rates before the end of 2016. Still, not all sectors of the economy are
feeling the inflation pinch, with the Producer Price Index falling 0.4 percent
in July and still down 0.2 percent for the previous 12 months, which is also
why a rate hike is not a given.
For now, consumers remain
cautious, with The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence holding steady at
just over 97 on a 100-point scale in July after rising in June. This latest survey suggests that although the
economy will continue expanding at a moderate pace, attitudes regarding the job
market and personal incomes remain cautiously optimistic.
Builder confidence is
also positive, rising by two points to 60 in August, in which anything over 50
is positive. The index measuring current
sales rose two points to 65, while the index for sales expectations over the
next six months rose one point to 67.
In the commercial real
estate sector, CoStar's value-weighted U.S. Composite Index, which
focuses on the sales prices of higher-quality assets, advanced by 3.3 percent
during the second quarter of 2016, while the equal-weighted U.S. Composite
Index, which includes more sales of smaller properties, rose 2.1 percent.
While the office, industrial and retail
indices all rose by 1.9 percent and the multi-family index increased by a close
1.8 percent, by far the most improved sector was hospitality, rising 4.5
percent to within one percent of its former peak.
Looking closer at
housing, sales of new single-family homes rose for the fifth straight month in
July to surpass 650,000 annual units, for a notable jump of over 31 percent
from July 2015 and reaching the highest pace of new home sales since October
2007. In addition, at this sales rate, existing inventory would take just 4.3
months to sell, versus 5.2 months a year earlier, and falling to the lowest
inventory level since June 2013. For all
of 2016, the NAHB is forecasting single-family home starts to rise by about 10
percent, as those in the multi-family sector level off. Nonetheless, future residential growth will
continue to be hampered by shortages of labor and lots and higher regulatory
In the existing home
market, after four consecutive months of increases, July sales not only tumbled
by 3.2 percent from June, but were also down 1.6 percent from the same month of
2015. NAR is blaming this on a lack of
affordably priced inventory, especially for starter condominium homes. As proof of this, the Wells Fargo Home
Opportunity Index fell to 62.0 percent in the second quarter of 2016, the
lowest rate since the third quarter of 2014. Over the last year, inventory
levels have fallen by 5.8 percent and have declined year-over-year for the last
fourteen months. Consequently, with some
buyers priced out of the market even at low interest rates, overall inventory
levels would take 4.7 months to sell, up from 4.5 months in June.
Of course this demand
for new supply is certainly good news for builders! Although July housing starts were up 5.6
percent year-on-year, building permits inched up only 0.9 percent for the same
time period. Yet given the challenges
facing the industry including regulations, labor shortages and the difficulty
finding affordably priced land, lack of available housing supply may be with us
for some time.
Monday, August 15, 2016
Consumer confidence inches up to 90.4 in August
Confidence inched upward in early August due to more
favorable prospects for the overall economy offsetting a small pullback in
personal finances. Home buying has become particularly dependent on low
interest rates, with net references to low interest rates spontaneously
mentioned by 48%.
Builder confidence rises two points in August to 60
Builder confidence in the market for newly constructed
single-family homesin August rose two
points to 60 from a downwardly revised reading of 58 in July. The component
gauging current sales conditions rose two points to 65, while the index
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Appropriate Prescribing of Medications: An Eight-Step Approach - American Family Physician
Jan 15, 2007 - A systematic approach advocated by the World Health Organization can help minimize poor-quality and erroneous prescribing. This six-step approach to prescribing suggests that the physician should (1) evaluate and dearly define the patient's problem; (2) specify the therapeutic ...
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POEMs: Step-by-Step Approach to Ruling Out Infant Infection Is Accurate - American ...
Dec 1, 2016 - The Step-by-Step approach, using a basic physical examination and readily available urine and blood tests (without lumbar puncture; see the Synopsis section), can successfully identify low-risk infants younger than 90 days who will not need empiric antibiotic treatment and lumbar ...
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AAFP: FDA E-Cigarette Rule Great Step Forward for Public Health
May 5, 2016 - FDA E-Cigarette Rule Great Step Forward for Public Health
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10 Steps to Preparing Your Office for ICD-10 -- Now - Family Practice Management
Feb 1, 2014 - ICD-10 will go into effect on Oct. 1, 2014, for services provided on or after that date. The transition to ICD-10 will be significant and requires proper planning and preparation. First steps include obtaining a copy of the ICD-10 code book and orienting yourself to the new code set, ...
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Eight Steps to a Chart Audit for Quality - Family Practice Management
Aug 1, 2008 - The article describes a step-by-step process to performing chart audits for assessing quality of care in a practice.
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Five Steps to a Performance Evaluation System - Family Practice Management
Mar 1, 2003 - The author provides a step-by-step approach to developing and implementing a fair and consistent employee performance evaluation system.
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From The Editor: Step-by-Step Practice Transformation - Family Practice Management
Dec 1, 2009 - Clearly, it's possible to improve your practice one piece at a time. But can you ever achieve radical practice redesign by this route? The author introduces an article by Anton Kuzel, MD, MHPE, which proposes a step-by-step plan for revolutionizing your practice.
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Ten Steps to a Patient-Centered Medical Home - Family Practice Management
Dec 1, 2009 - The author recommends an organized, step-by-step approach to converting a typical family medicine practice to a patient-centered medical home.
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Differential Diagnosis of Polyarticular Arthritis - American Family Physician
Jul 1, 2015 - Polyarticular arthritis is commonly encountered in clinical settings and has multiple etiologies. The first step is to distinguish between true articular pain and nonarticular or periarticular conditions by recognizing clinical patterns through the history and physical examination. Once...
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From The Editor: Climbing One Step at a Time - Family Practice Management
Feb 1, 2010 - Practice redesign is a huge, daunting task that becomes more manageable if you take it one step at a time -- and not just because you're tackling it piecemeal. There's some synergy at work.
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Medications for Chronic Asthma - American Family Physician
Sep 15, 2016 - Chronic asthma is a major health concern for children and adults worldwide. The goal of treatment is to prevent symptoms by reducing airway inflammation and hyperreactivity. Step-up therapy for symptom control involves initiation with low-dose treatment and increasing intensity at ...
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Management of Constipation in Older Adults - American Family Physician
Sep 15, 2015 - Chronic constipation is common in adults older than 60 years, and symptoms occur in up to 50% of nursing home residents. Primary constipation is also referred to as functional constipation. Secondary constipation is associated with chronic disease processes, medication use, and ...
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Diagnosis of Heel Pain - American Family Physician
Oct 15, 2011 - Heel pain is a common presenting symptom in ambulatory clinics. There are many causes, but a mechanical etiology is most common. Location of pain can be a guide to the proper diagnosis. The most common diagnosis is plantar fasciitis, a condition that leads to medial plantar heel pain, ...
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Differentiation and Diagnosis of Tremor - American Family Physician
Mar 15, 2011 - Tremor, an involuntary, rhythmic, oscillatory movement of a body part, is the most common movement disorder encountered in clinical practice. Rest tremors occur in a body part that is relaxed and completely supported against gravity. Action tremors occur with voluntary contraction of a ...
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Osteoarthritis: Diagnosis and Treatment - American Family Physician
Jan 1, 2012 - Osteoarthritis is a common degenerative disorder of the articular cartilage associated with hypertrophic bone changes. Risk factors include genetics, female sex, past trauma, advancing age, and obesity. The diagnosis is based on a history of joint pain worsened by movement, which can ...
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Outpatient Management of Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome - American Family Physician
Nov 1, 2013 - Approximately 2% to 9% of patients seen in a family physician's office have alcohol dependence. These patients are at risk of developing alcohol withdrawal syndrome if they abruptly abstain from alcohol use. Alcohol withdrawal syndrome begins six to 24 hours after the last intake of ...
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Management of COPD Exacerbations - American Family Physician
Mar 1, 2010 - Exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease contribute to the high mortality rate associated with the disease. Randomized controlled trials have demonstrated the effectiveness of multiple interventions. The first step in outpatient management should be to increase the dosage ...
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Identification and Management of Peripartum Depression - American Family Physician
May 15, 2016 - Peripartum depression affects up to one in seven women and is associated with significant maternal and neonatal morbidity if untreated. A history of depression is the strongest risk factor for developing peripartum depression. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening...
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Pharmacologic Therapy for Acute Pain - American Family Physician
Jun 1, 2013 - The approach to patients with acute pain begins by identifying the underlying cause and a disease-specific treatment. The first-line pharmacologic agent for the symptomatic treatment of mild to moderate pain is acetaminophen or a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). The choice ...
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Common Breast Problems - American Family Physician
Aug 15, 2012 - A palpable mass, mastalgia, and nipple discharge are common breast symptoms for which patients seek medical attention. Patients should be evaluated initially with a detailed clinical history and physical examination. Most women presenting with a breast mass will require imaging and ...
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STEPS: Naltrexone/Bupropion (Contrave) for Weight Loss - American Family Physician
Apr 15, 2015 - Naltrexone/bupropion produces clinically significant weight loss when combined with a diet and exercise program. It decreases body weight in patients with diabetes, but its effect on diabetic outcomes is not known. A significant proportion of patients will experience adverse effects.
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis - American Family Physician
Sep 15, 2011 - Plantar fasciitis, a self-limiting condition, is a common cause of heel pain in adults. It affects more than 1 million persons per year, and two-thirds of patients with plantar fasciitis will seek care from their family physician. Plantar fasciitis affects sedentary and athletic ...
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Detecting Elder Abuse and Neglect: Assessment and Intervention - American Family Physician
Mar 15, 2014 - Elder mistreatment includes intentional or neglectful acts by a caregiver or trusted person that harm a vulnerable older person. It can occur in a variety of settings. One out of 10 older adults experiences some form of abuse or neglect by a caregiver each year, and the incidence is ...
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Pulmonary Hypertension: Diagnosis and Treatment - American Family Physician
Sep 15, 2016 - Pulmonary hypertension is a common, complex group of disorders that result from different pathophysiologic mechanisms but are all defined by a mean pulmonary arterial pressure of 25 mm Hg or greater. Patients often initially present to family physicians; however, because the symptoms ...
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NFL notes: Falcons, WR Roddy White agree to four-year extension
The Atlanta Falcons agreed to a four-year extension with receiver Roddy White on the eve of training camp in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Thursday.
Terms haven't been released.
With players reporting for camp throughout the afternoon, White was not available for comment.
Coming off a 4-12 season, Atlanta is counting on a return to full health for both White and receiver Julio Jones.
White, a four-time Pro Bowl selection, missed three games last year with ankle and hamstring injuries before finishing with 43 catches for 502 yards and two touchdowns over the last five weeks.
Jones, a Pro Bowl invitee in 2012 and the sixth overall draft pick three years ago, broke his foot in an Oct. 7 home loss to the New York Jets. He was leading the NFL with 41 catches and ranked second in yards receiving at the time.
Atlanta picked up the 2015 option on Jones' contract in April.
White holds the team records for career receptions (685) and yards receiving (9,436).
Yarno returns home
The Jacksonville Jaguars have named Luke Butkus interim offensive line coach, tabbing him to fill in for cancer-stricken assistant George Yarno.
Yarno left the team last month and returned home to be with his family in Spokane, while he undergoes treatment.
Coach Gus Bradley says the 56-year-old Yarno will be away from the team for "some months."
Bradley says Yarno is "encouraged by the progress" and adds "We're all rooting for him and we'll welcome him back with open arms when he comes back."
Yarno is a Ferris and Washington State alum.
Gordon to meet with league
Pro Bowl wide receiver Josh Gordon of the Cleveland Browns will have an appeal hearing with NFL officials in New York on Aug. 1, a person with knowledge of the meeting said.
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the discussions.
The game-breaking playmaker is facing a possible one-year ban for violating the league's substance abuse policy for at least the third time. Gordon, who had a history of marijuana abuse in college, was suspended for the first two games last season. He still led the NFL with 1,646 yards receiving.
The 23-year-old player is expected to report to training camp today.
Quick kicks
The Jacksonville Jaguars have no plans to part ways with troubled receiver Justin Blackmon. Owner Shad Khan made it clear Thursday that Blackmon will remain on the roster despite his latest arrest. "We want to keep him as a player," Khan said following a charity kickoff luncheon at EverBank Stadium. "He's not part of the team, obviously. But I think it's very important for him to get the help. I think that's the most important thing. I think it's good for him and good for us. We want him to get the help and really beat this." Blackmon was arrested Wednesday in the Oklahoma City suburb of Edmond on a complaint of marijuana possession. Police said they noticed his sedan go around stopped traffic in an attempt to get into a turn lane. … Former Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly, who is recovering from cancer treatments, will participate in the coin toss at the Hall of Fame game on Aug. 3. Kelly will represent Buffalo as an honorary captain, while former linebacker Harry Carson will be the New York Giants' honorary captain when the teams face off in the first game of the NFL preseason.


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T.J. Warren (Pho-SF)
Warren (foot) went for 21 points (9-16 FG, 3-3 FT), 10 rebounds, four steals, and two assists in 39 minutes during Sunday's 120-106 loss to the Hornets.
Warren didn't appear to be bothered by the bruised left foot that kept him sidelined for the last two bouts. He now has three double-doubles in 12 appearances this month, this after recording just one in his first 134 career contests. -- Fantasy Alarm
Sean Doolittle (Oak-RP)
Doolittle (0-1) struck out the side but also gave up two earned runs on three hits over one inning in Saturday's 11-6 split-squad Cactus League loss to the Reds.
The two runs Doolittle gave up in the seventh, which included an RBI triple by Stuart Turner and back-to-back doubles, snapped a 6-6 tie. The 30-year-old reliever started his spring with a pair of scoreless outings but has derailed in his last two trips to the mound, surrendering four earned runs on five hits over two innings. -- Fantasy Alarm
Ty Lawson (Den-PG)
Lawson won't be available off the bench Sunday against the Rockets due to right knee soreness, Kings sideline reporter Kayte Christensen reports.
The Kings didn't list Lawson on the injury report prior to Sunday's game, so the point guard may have tweaked the knee in pregame warmups. It's likely not a major concern for the point guard, as Sacramento has been holding out their veterans fairly liberally for minor injuries or rest purposes in an effort to evaluate younger options and improve their odds in the draft lottery. -- Fantasy Alarm
Gorkys Hernandez (Pit-CF)
Hernandez went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles and a pair of RBI in Saturday's win over the Padres.
The speedy outfielder has struggled at the plate this spring, seeing his batting average rise to just .159 even with Saturday's two-hit performance. Despite his exhibition struggles, Hernandez is still considered a lock to make the Opening Day roster as the Giants' fourth outfielder. -- Fantasy Alarm


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This recently renovated apartment features quality fittings throughout with a first class fully equipped kitchen and laundry and a modern bathroom with a double shower.
Floor coverings are again quality throughout with ceramic tiles in all areas apart from the carpeted bedrooms.
An efficient reverse cycle air conditioner cools you in Summer and warms you in Winter.
Appliances are well taken care of and include a 66cm high defintion LCD TV and DVD and a stereo CD/radio in the lounge. The luxury kitchen includes an oven, ceramic hot plate, microwave, dishwasher and all the necessary utensils, glassware, crockery and cutlery.
All linen and towels are provided.
A covered balcony is accessed from the lounge and includes a BBQ and outdoor setting to sit back, relax and enjoy the the uninterupted ocean views from Scarborough to the North across to Rottnest and South to Garden Island and the Port of Fremantle entrance.
The ocean views take in surfers, beach goers, yachts, passing ships and magnificent sunsets. (see the photo gallery for photos taken from the balcony).
There is wonderful walking along the beach front opposite to the cafes, restaurants and hotels.
The beach opposite is excellent for swimming and snorkelling.
Blue View Cottesloe is located on Marine Parade opposite the white sands of wonderful famous Cottesloe beach.Cottesloe Beach is arguably the best beach in the Perth CBD.
The local train station is less than 300 meters away taking you north to Perth city to enjoy shopping, restaurants or perhaps the wonderful Swan River.
Take the train south to the wonderful historic port city of Fremantle. Take a ferry from Fremantle to Rottnest Island to enjoy the pristine beaches and unique wildlife.
Shopping is close by and easily accessed by car or on foot.
Cottesloes main attractions are just a pleasant walk away.
Blue View Cottesloe is located South of the main entertainment area and is consequently free from night crowd noise.
Things to do
Swimming, surfing, snorkelling, kite surfing, and walking are all located at your doorstep.
Public transport is readily accessible from Blue View.
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Finally sold the engine and the buyer's going to trailer the whole car tomorrow. Let me know here if you need anything exotic or obscure. Most of the good stuff has gone but let me know if you need anything and I'll remove them ready for you today and tomorrow. It's a '96 1.8T AEB in Europa Blue Mica (LZ5T).
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Date: 1910 ca.
Description: Front view of the home of James Duane Doty on Doty's Island, "the loggery," built in 1844.
Date: 1937
Description: Old Mission Inn on shoreline of Lake Superior, taken from end of dock. The Old Mission Inn was razed in 1965.
Date: 1920 ca.
Description: A group of men standing on the sidewalk outside a local business. The sign on the far left of the image is for a restaurant, and the other buildings furthe...
Date: 1908 ca.
Description: View the from the street of a building being remodeled to accommodate two businesses: a drugstore on the ground floor and a postal sub-station on the secon...
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Donaji & the Magical Poncho
This is the story of a fearless girl and her encounter with the wicked cold wind god
4.32 / 5.00 5,850 ViewsMade this in a few days, with the onslaught of Luis Day entries I thought I'd embrace the mexican in me and I ran into this audio clip from Grindhouse that was too perfect to pass up.
Just a nice short movie to get myself back on track. Enjoy!
I hope you artist who's works i slaughter have a sense of humor about things. It was alot of fun trying to emulate your styles and kill your characters.
Special thanks,
Buzzwerd, Brent Tilton, The-Swain, and Mogly for getting me into grindhouse.
Also thanks to you crazy ass people who made somethin for luis day, you all are rediculous. But i totally appreciate you taking the time to roast me.
i loved it. the grindhouse trailer, oh man and the cameos, gah.
i love how blockhead gets destroyed. and then the gaping hole in Tankman's face. that was hilarious.
nice work.
Yea the blockhead getting destroyed was The-Swain's idea, it originally wasnt planned but then Mike approached me and wanted to express his frusteration with having to draw that character so many times. This movie was a good stress reliever for him.
Almost as good as the trailer itself. Made even funnier with the use of some of Newgrounds most beloved characters.
Excellent work!
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Good work man, well animated, and drawn for that matter. More! I demand More from you!
Okay, I laughed.
...and there's no shame in that! that was worth a chuckle or two....As for the unkind comment from bigot below me(fastguyz), ignore him! He's only mad because he's late for his Klan meeting.


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I was lucky enough to receive a Valentine assortment from Shari's Berries (strawberries, cherries, and cookies (all dipped) to share with my Besties. Be sure to see the link below for some great coupons to use to send to your Besties! #GalentinesDay is February 13th - … [Read more...]
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Kensington and Chelsea*
Alister Hardy Society for the Study of Spiritual Experience - London
Essex Church, 112 Palace Gardens Terrace, Kensington & Chelsea, W8 4RT, London
studyspiritualexperiences.weebly.com>>> Events
'Meets five times a year ... Four of the meetings include an afternoon talk commencing 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm, when there is a break for a 'shared supper' (members are invited to bring a little finger food - tea and coffee is provided). Once a year, the Group holds an evening talk or invites members of other organisations with similar interests to join in a joint meeting to explore matters of mutual interest.'
Architectural Review, The
Hochhauser Auditorium, V&A, South Kensington, Cromwell Road, Kensington & Chelsea, SW7 2RL, London
www.architectural-review.comHave organized an annual Architecture& series of winter evening lectures in conjunction with the Royal College of Art and the V&A.
Royal College of Art | V&A
Art Antiques London
The Albert Memorial, Kensington Gardens, Kensington & Chelsea, SW7 2AP, London
www.haughton.com/international-fairs>>> Art Antiques London >>> The Lecture Programme
'The Fair is complemented with a full lecture programme.' Usually held each year in June.
Top Ten Foundation
BADA Antiques & Fine Art Fair
The Duke of York Square, Chelsea, London, Kensington & Chelsea, SW3 4LY, London
www.bada-antiques-fair.co.uk'The BADA Fair has become renown for its special events. Talks are given by well-known contributors to leading art publications, interior designers, historians and experts in art and antiques. Fashion shows have been hosted, tutored wine-tasting given and guided tours of the Fair lead by our distinguished exhibitors.' Usually held each year in March.
BBC Proms Plus Literary
Royal College of Music, Prince Consort Road, Kensington & Chelsea, SW7 2BS, London
www.bbc.co.uk/proms>>> Wnat's On
The Proms have held 'free introductory events each day designed to give you a fascinating context to the music and artists featured in the BBC Proms season ...'
C G Jung Analytical Psychology Club – London
Essex Church, 112 Palace Gardens Terrace, Kensington & Chelsea, W8 4RT, London
www.jungclub-london.org>>> Programme >>> Thursday Lectures
'Lectures take place on the third Thursday of most months ... It is not necessary to book in advance for these lectures. Admission payable at the door £10 (£8 concessions). The lectures are followed by discussion and sometimes by refreshments.'
Jung Club
College of Psychic Studies, The
16 Queensberry Place, Kensington & Chelsea, SW7 2EB, London
www.collegeofpsychicstudies.co.uk'Each term there are weekly lectures by respected authorities on a broad range of subjects. Over the years, our audiences have always told us how our wide variety of Lectures has opened doors for them to explore new areas of thought ... For places at our regular Tuesday & Friday evening programmes please pay at the door, unless indicated otherwise. Admission to normal lectures is £6'(with various concessions).
Computer Conservation Society - London
Science Museum, Exhibition Road, South Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea, SW7 2DD, London
www.computerconservationsociety.org/lecture.htmMonthly meetings, Thursday afternoons.
BCS - The Chartered Institute for IT
Conchological Society of Great Britain & Ireland, The
Dorothea Bate Room, The Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, Kensington & Chelsea, SW7 5BD, London
www.conchsoc.org/pages/indoor.php'Indoor Meetings are usually held ... at intervals of four to six weeks, between September and May. The main event at these meetings is usually a lecture by a guest speaker, or society member. Members are also encouraged to bring exhibits and there are opportunities for informal discussions, over tea, and to purchase Society goods and back publications. Meetings usually close at about 5.30 pm.'
Department of Computing [Imperial]
180 Queen's Gate, Kensington & Chelsea, SW7 2AZ, London
www3.imperial.ac.uk/computing/>>> Events
Have organised events in the Distinguished Seminar Series in Computing as well as other talks and lectures which might be open to all: enquire about attendance.
Imperial College London
Franco-British Society, The
Le Club at The French Institute, 17 Queensberry Place, Kensington & Chelsea, SW7 2DT, London
www.franco-british-society.orgLunchtime talks every 1-2 months, plus a wide range of other events. Typically: 'Tickets are £15 to include refreshments'. (Some lectures are 'private'.)
Goethe-Institut London
50 Princes Gate, Exhibition Road, Kensington & Chelsea, SW7 2PH, London
www.goethe.de/ins/gb/en/sta/lon.htmlEvents Calendar contains occasional lectures and talks, often organized by other bodies, and held at other places.
Sebald Lecture
Guild of Pastoral Psychology, The
Essex Unitarian Church, 112 Palace Gardens Terrace, Kensington & Chelsea, W8 4RT, London
www.guildofpastoralpsychology.org.uk>>> Lectures
'Each year the Guild holds a series of lectures on topics relating to the Guild's interest in psychology and spirituality. The lectures are given by speakers with international eminence in their field and are of wide interest ... All lectures are open to the general public for a small entry fee. Visitors are welcome to have a glass of wine with Members who take the opportunity, after lectures, to meet one another, to browse the Library and to purchase Guild Papers and Recordings ... Although the Guild was initially established to encourage the study of psychology among clergy and other spiritual leaders, today Members come from all works of life.'
Heythrop College
Kensington Square, Kensington & Chelsea, W8 5HN, London
www.heythrop.ac.uk>>> News & Events
Programme of lectures, discussions and related events.
University of London | Centre for Philosophy of Religion
Imperial College London
South Kensington Campus, Imperial College Road, Kensington & Chelsea, SW7 2AZ, London
www3.imperial.ac.uk/events'Hosts an exciting programme of events including academic lectures and seminars, graduation ceremonies, open days, sport fixtures, musical performances and art exhibitions ... The majority of our events are open to Imperial students, staff, alumni and the public. Events are often very popular with a limited number of places available. Please ensure you register early for your chosen event; registration details are indicated on the individual events pages. All events are free unless stated. Full details of individual events can be accessed on the events calendar.' Note also the events programme of the Friends of Imperial College.
See the Section 'Watch Imperial Events Online' ...
Athena Lecture | Diversity Lecture | Ernst Chain Prize and Lecture | Gabor Lecture | Hounsfield Memorial Lecture | Sargent Lecture | Schrödinger Lecture
Friends of Imperial College
Institut français du Royaume-Uni
17 Queensbury Place, Kensington & Chelsea, SW7 2DT, London
www.institut-francais.org.uk/talks/programme'The Institut français exists to promote French language and culture, but also to encourage cross-cultural exchange. The programmation of talks and films reflects this dual aim, with speakers from both sides of the Channel meeting regularly in discussion, and screenings of films from all corners of the world.'
Jane Austen Society - London
St Colomba's Church Hall, Pont Street, Kensington & Chelsea, SW1X 0BD, London
www.janeaustensoci.freeuk.com/pages/branches/london_home.htm>>> Events
'The London Group of the Jane Austen Society now meets at 2.30 pm on four Saturdays in the year ... These meetings, of which at least one is free to members of the Group (all others are charged at cost), feature either a speaker or a speaker-led discussion, sometimes with videos to illustrate screen adaptations of the novels. Tea and biscuits are included. In addition, there is a full-day annual Group outing held on a Saturday in summer and a Birthday Lunch on a Saturday at the start of December.'
Lancashire Family History & Heraldry Society - London and South
Brompton Library, 210 Old Brompton Road, Kensington & Chelsea, SW5 0BS, London
www.lfhhs.org.uk/london/'Six meetings a year usually in January, March, May, July, September and December, on Saturdays at 2.00 pm.'
London History Festival, The
Kensington Central Library, Phillimore Walk, Kensington & Chelsea, W8 7RX, London
www.londonhistoryfestival.com/index.htmlUsually held mid-November.
Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea | History Today
Lutyens & Rubinstein Bookshop
21 Kensington Park Road, Kensington & Chelsea, W11 2EU, London
www.lutyensrubinstein.co.uk/bookshop-homepage/>>> News/Events
Regular evening events: 'We would love to see you here, but seating is very limited so please book early to avoid disappointment. All the events cost £5 and include wine.'
Mosaic Rooms, The
Tower House, 226 Cromwell Road, Kensington & Chelsea, SW5 0SW, London
www.mosaicrooms.org>>> What's On >>> Talks & Events
'Situated in a beautifully refurbished Victorian townhouse in Kensington, we offer a rich and varied programme including art and design exhibitions, film screenings, literary launches and readings, and lectures.'
Access to range of Recorded Lectures.
A M Qattan Foundation
National Army Museum
Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, Kensington & Chelsea, SW3 4HT, London
www.national-army-museum.ac.uk/whatsOn/lunchtimeLectures/'Hear guest speakers examine a wealth of enthralling topics at our free lunchtime lectures, which take place at 12.30 pm every Thursday. Occasionally there are unavoidable changes to the programme. Visitors interested in attending a particular lecture are advised to telephone ... on the day ... Admission is free and many lectures are followed by a book signing in the Museum Shop.'
Natural History Museum, The
Cromwell Road, Kensington & Chelsea, SW7 5BD, London
www.nhm.ac.uk/visit-us/whats-on/events/day.html'No matter what your age or when you visit, come and enjoy one of our daily activities, including talks, behind-the-scenes tours, Explorer backpacks and our science discovery centre.'
Range of online talks and lectures accessible via the Site's Nature Online section and elsewhere.
Newcomen Society for the History of Engineering and Technology - London
Fellows' Room, Science Museum, Exhibition Road, London, Kensington & Chelsea, SW7 2DD, London
newcomen.random-group.co.uk>>> Newcomen Branches >>> London
'Unless otherwise stated, meetings are held at 5.45 pm on the second Wednesday of the month ... Visitors are welcome and admission is free. Meetings are generally followed by an informal meal at a local restaurant.'
Dickinson Memorial Lecture
Perspectives in Education [Imperial]
South Kensington Campus, Imperial College Road, Kensington & Chelsea, SW7 2AZ, London
www3.imperial.ac.uk/edudev>>> Networks & Events
'An occasional lecture series which aims to invite a range of speakers to give their views on current events in HE.'
Imperial College London | Educational Development Unit


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By: Kelly Rummelhart
Oh my gosh- my world is upside down at the moment. One of my colleagues passed away and I have been hired as a long-term temp so I can teach most of his classes this semester. I have dreamed of getting his job for the last nine years but I was hoping he would be cruising with his wife of 44 years during a long and happy retirement . . . not this.
This last week has been chaos, trying to get ready to take over his classes with a different text than I usually use, running my store, getting ready for my kids to go back to school, leaving for the weekend for a family event . . . CHAOS! I am at a place in my life right now where I'd like to just go to bed and wake up a few weeks from now, but that isn't possible.
One thing that is a bright sun in an otherwise stormy time was meeting my Intended Parents in LA this week. They are amazing and I'm in love with them. Rick and I flew down to meet them for lunch on Wednesday. We met up with them around noon and never stopped talking until we had to leave for our flight around 7:00 that night. I love when that happens. When you wonder what the heck you'll do for that many hours then you blink your eyes and it's over.
I am excited to report that they are okay with me blogging about our journey together; I will just use their initials. So M and S have already chosen an egg donor and she is being screened. I should hear from my RE soon about possible dates of starting meds and transfers, etc. I am hoping for an October or November transfer so I can deliver during summer break. That way it won't interfere too much with my teaching gig, which now has become a little bigger. Someone asked me if I will still do the surrogacy now that I've been hired full time with my college. I smiled and reminded them that teaching at "full pay" is awesome, but I don't do surrogacy just for the money. Now that I will make more money as a full time temp than being a surrogate, I will NOT be dumping my IPs. We are still going forward and after meeting them, I'm more excited than ever.
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