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Filipino Rice dealers ARRESTED for not selling to Chinese!
The Black Book | June 27th 2008
GMA has declared war on those who are hoarding rice, she has spoken out against those who have decided to stockpile rice and either keep it for themselves o try and drive the price up. This of course is simply a diversion tactic th read more
Kimi Peck - Hoarder or Rescuer? VIDEO
For the Love of the Dog | June 21st 2008 by For the Love of the Dog
Sometimes there’s a slim line between the two and most of the time rescuers who hoard animals don’t think of themselves as doing anything wrong. They start out with the best of intentions and the number of animals grow until there are mo read more
Bye Bye Bullet...
Anything and Everything | June 20th 2008 by Jeanne Elle
So our new Magic Bullet bit the dust. Of course it was me who was using it, so I get the fun poked at me.I really don't think it was my fault. I was making a smoothie with milk, banana slices, and some chunks of VERY soft pear (it was delicious, btw) read more
Harmful effects of inflation
Contrarian Investors' Journal | June 17th 2008 by Contrarian Investors' Journal
Spot shortages of gasoline?
Wise Bread | June 15th 2008 by Will Chen
By Philip BrewerAs long as prices are free to rise, I wouldn't expect much in the way of gasoline shortages--at least not widespread, long-lasting ones. But it's actually pretty easy to produce a local, short-term one. In fact, it doesn&# read more
Am I A Hoardasaurus?
Collectors' Quest | June 15th 2008 by Martin Mateev
It’s very rare to find the idea of ‘collecting’ portrayed in a positive light, unless one is discussing the ‘collections’ of a large institution focused on the preservation of recognized artifacts - places like libraries or a museums. Us in read more
Are You A Collector?
Organization 2.0 - Bust Clutter! | June 15th 2008 by Meredith Grimaldi
Collections are the outward manifestation of a deeply-felt principle or emotion, and are quite different than ordinary garden-variety ”clutter.” One man has a love of photography and takes pictures of everything. Another woman buys more shoes tha read more
Less is More.
Towards a simple life | June 6th 2008 by elanor
It's time to declutter my home. I am weighed down with possessions, "stuff" that no longer serves me. I want to be surrounded with clean surfaces, minimal decorations and let go of the constant burden of "stuff".My mother was a compulsive hoarder. I read more
Storage Solutions for Everything
Organization 2.0 - Bust Clutter! | June 4th 2008 by Meredith Grimaldi
Professional organizers expound the virtues of finding a place for everything. It seems that the clutter that takes over our lives is caused by items that really don’t belong somewhere. Hence, they are simply left anywhere. So when you’re read more
How I Wish It’ll Help!
FLIPNIDUS: The Reborn Moron | June 4th 2008 by flipnidus
With the sudden increase of the rice price (what a rhyme!), I’ve decided to post something on how to contribute with the international shortage problem.. First, eat noodles, it’s much cheaper and it also contains nutrients especially the Carbs… read more
There Are Things You DON'T Want To Know
Vintage Clothing Bulletin | May 30th 2008 by dandelionvintage
I love, love, love vintage clothing. It is as close to a religion as I can get. And I love knowing where vintage clothing comes from.Most of the time.A few months ago I had the distinct nonpleasure of visiting a vintage hoarder. It was like the Co read more
Escalating Food Crisis
The Pakistani Spectator | May 19th 2008 by The Pakistani Spectator
Intensifying food shortage across the globe, and especially in the third world countries like Pakistan has got many nightmares in store, which are steadily becoming reality one by one, and the heightening inflation, rampant hoarding, lack of water, d read more
Kitchen Magic
Organization 2.0 - Bust Clutter! | May 16th 2008 by Meredith Grimaldi
KITCHEN MAGIC By Ramona Creel It’s amazing — some people manage to get a complete aerobic workout just while preparing dinner! Back and forth, back and forth — I get tired just watching! Today, pay attention to the way you move while y read more
Keeping Your Home Organized
Organization 2.0 - Bust Clutter! | May 16th 2008 by Meredith Grimaldi
Getting the home organized is never easy, but sometimes keeping it organized can be almost as challenging. However, with some work and cooperation from the rest of the family, it will be easier. It takes time to get used to new habits, but with remin read more
Elderly Australian Abusers Flee the Law
Critter News | May 14th 2008 by Patrick Hennessey
Sad, and weird, story.Australians have been told to be on the lookout for a couple who are on the run with dozens of abused and mistreated dogs in a trailer.Joseph Higham, 66, and his wife, Margarete, 73, fled a court in Adelaide, South Australia, la read more
Recovering Packrat
Harlem Writer | May 5th 2008
It seems that I woke up one day and was knee-deep in boxes, colored folders stacked on top of the file cabinet, and bags of stuff that I don't remember hoarding away. I've repeatedly promised myself that I'd eat my Wheaties, take my Mega Men multi-vi read more
The ethics of hoarding
Wise Bread | May 4th 2008 by Will Chen
By Philip BrewerIn the Philippines, they're threatening life sentences for traders hoarding rice. In the United States, grocers need to put limits on rice purchases just to keep their shelves stocked. Philippine traders are now afraid to fi read more
Animal hoarding - krankhafte Tierhortung
Tierblog | April 24th 2008 by Tierblog
Immer wieder haben Veterinärbehörden mit Fällen von krankhafter Tiersammlung zu tun. Animal hoarding ist eine psychische Störung, sie ist veratwortlich dafür das Betroffene Menschen Haustiere regelrecht “sammeln” read more
Limits on Food Staples
Over Analyze It | April 23rd 2008 by AJ
Well folks, looks like we are REALLY in trouble here in the U.S. and abroad. Both Sams Club and Costco are putting limits on certain foods being purchased. I think we all need to consider planting a vegetable garden instead of flowers this year. read more
Rice price hike? It’s all your fault!
Simply Jean | April 21st 2008 by Simply Jean
The Singapore Government is monitoring the rice situation closely and is assuring everyone that the rice shortage situation is under control. In fact, they even assured that all the rice importers are behaving well and not doing any hanky panky under read more
Children’s Toys - When too much is TOO much
Clutter and Organization | April 17th 2008
I’m in NC working with a grandmother that recently had her grandchildren move in. She is taking care of them alone, a life changing experience you can be sure of. Two boys, ages 5 and 7 and one with ADHD and I suspect ODD. Her husband is in the read more
Collecting Insanity?
Collectors' Quest | April 14th 2008 by Martin Mateev
Steven contacted Collin regarding a psychology course assignment on collecting and hoarding. Since Collin and I had just been discussing this very subject, Collin directed Steven to contact me as well. I thought it might be more fun (and embarrassi read more
Messica
Jessica in Rome | April 9th 2008 by jessica
I was never one for being really orderly. When I lived at home, I had to dig a path from my bed to the door, you know in case there was a fire or something. But the thing is, I have always been messy and not dirty. I was pretty certain on where I sto read more
Rice Prices Soar to Record Highs
A Squiggle's Logic | April 9th 2008 by Logicgui
The global shortage of rice has sparked a panic hoarding from consumers, causing the price of rice to nearly double. The shortage is so critical that Thailand, the world’s largest exporter of rice, has imposed limits on exports to ensure domest read more
inflation making its presence felt
Ianny Loves the Freedom | April 6th 2008 by Ianny Lau
The awareness level in Singapore over raging inflation has taken a sharp turn in the past 10 days. It is rice that the people are most concern about. They have started to stock up over fears of shortage, as well as to hedge against further price read more
Princess: A Cinderella Story
HoundsGood: Chronicles of a Virtual Volunteer | April 5th 2008 by C Mast
She gazes with her big blue eyes upward from where she lays in the grass, to the human standing above. Some might say that the expression caught by the camera is just an accident, and that her crystal blue eyes just make us think she is more express read more
Live From The Junos, It’s Friday Night!
misssixohfour - Canuck Life | April 5th 2008
Copyright © 2008 Miss604 - Rebecca Bollwitt. Visit the original article at http://www.miss604.com/2008/04/live-from-the-junos-its-friday-night.html.Hey guys, it’s everyone’s favorite software developer at the Junos - that’s right, read more
Declutter
WH Africa | April 1st 2008 by WH
Some of us are hopeless hoarders, hanging on to things for years because “they may come in handy one day”. Needless to say these “treasures” take up space and gather dust for months and sometimes years. We often have emotional read more
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