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I arrived in Britain in 1999 having fled the civil war in my home country, Somalia. My asylum application was approved a year later. During that time I was given accommodation and a weekly food voucher worth £35. For this I will always be grateful.
As soon as I was permitted to seek employment I started looking for a job. I worked in a laundry, a warehouse and as a taxi driver – simply to survive. Later I trained to become a journalist.
I joined Channel 4 News as a reporter, largely covering Africa – a role that required frequent travelling. And that is when my nightmare at the hands of Britain's security services began. I have been detained, questioned and harassed almost every time I have passed through Heathrow airport. In 10 years, only one of my colleagues has been stopped.
During the past five years I have also been repeatedly approached by security services trying to "recruit" me. The incentives they offer range from a "handsome salary" or a "nice car" to a "big house". I have even been told that they "could help me marry four wives". I have declined all their offers. Their psychological tactics include telling me how easy it is for them to take away my British passport and destroy my career – and even my life.
I have received regular phone calls from people I believe to be Special Branch, who invite me for a "chat over coffee". "No thanks, I don't drink coffee," I reply.
As someone who appears on television regularly it is not unusual for strangers to greet you in the street or even ask questions about a particular story you've done. But the people who follow me on the street – the spies (I call them "the Vauxhall guys") – have a different approach. After introducing themselves by their first names they declare their interest. Would I like a chat and a coffee. It won't take long. Their hunting ground is London's Victoria station, which I use regularly.
I go to the EU and British passport holders' queue when returning through Heathrow airport; I observe with interest as fellow travellers file smoothly past border control. Yet when I approach, trouble always follows. "Where are you from?", "How did you obtain a British passport?", "Have you ever been in trouble with immigration?" I answer all their questions courteously and respectfully until the inevitable happens and the official says: "Take a seat, I will be back."
Returning from my most recent trip, I took my regular seat near the control desk. Half an hour later a grey-suited man sat next to me."Hello, how are you?" he asked. "Are you from Somalia? I hear from other Somalis that things are improving now. That is what I would like to talk to you about."
I told him that I didn't particularly want to talk about Somalia and that I just wanted to go home. "Don't try and be difficult," he snapped at me. "I'll detain you if you don't answer my questions." And so it continued for another 15 minutes, during which he continued with his threats and with calling me an "idiot" and a "bad person", claiming "you will die angry and the world would be a better place without people like you". Finally he compared me to "the racist thugs we are fighting".
If there is one thing I've learned from such encounters, it is that carrying a British passport doesn't necessarily make you feel British. I came to this country to seek sanctuary. I am a multi-award winning journalist. I am an immigrant and a refugee – but I am still made to feel like an asylum seeker.
I am a Muslim, an African and a Somali. And should the security services be reading this: I am a British citizen. Please treat me like one.


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When the social media aspect of the internet began to develop with outlets such as Myspace and Tumblr, the issues surrounding online bullying began to become the focus of parents and schools alike. People could hide behind the anonymity of fake accounts to perpetuate their cruel comments and opinions. These technological insults initially seemed innocent and without consequences, but the reality of this issue has come to fruition with "cyberbullying strongly related suicidal ideation in comparison with traditional bullying". On a less severe note, it has been determined that overall the explosion of platforms, such as Instagram and Facebook that rely highly on the factor of "likes" and "comments", has led to a sadder society. The ideas of instant gratification and the hunger for constant positive feedback have become overwhelming triggers within our daily lives. It has been found that these ideas "can lead users to constantly compare themselves to others and think less of their own lives, potentially leading to negative feelings such as jealousy or low self esteem".
I recently read the book The Hacking of the American Mind: The Science Behind the Corporate Takeover by M.D. Robert Lustig, in which the author discusses why our society has gradually become more and more (reportedly in the use of anti-depressants and increase in the obesity epidemic) unhappy over the years. He uses a scientific approach to conceptualize the chemical imbalances the growing majority of our society faces. Rather than stimulating our serotonin reuptake (elongated contentment), we (as a nation) are continuously utilizing our dopamine reward pathways through the stimulation of sugar, social media, and other instantly gratifying triggers. Our ability to achieve high peaks of temporary and instantaneous happiness has led us to be continuously searching for the next peak, but does this lead to lower and lower valleys between each peak?
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However, this is not the first time rumors about actors and musicians getting married have become a topic online but most of them turn out to be an attention device and this one may not be an exception.
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If you are conducting business in another country, getting married overseas or working abroad, there are various documents that will need to be attested, authenticated and certified so that they will be accepted by the relevant authorities in another country. There are also various other circumstances under which you may need to rely on having documents authorised for use abroad.
A Notary Public is appointed by the Master of Faculties and regulated by The Faculty Office, giving them the authority to carry out these essential services, ensuring that your key documents will be accepted for use in other countries.
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Yesterday, Panasonic and XPand announced that they have developed M-3DI, which is intended to be a new interoperability standard for active shutter 3D glasses.
M-3DI is actually a communications protocol used to signal and sequence the glasses in step with the rapid flashing of left eye and right eye 3D images. Until now, you couldn't use one manufacturer's brand of active shutter glasses to view another manufacturer's TV, due to different signaling codes. Panasonic AS glasses do work with 2010-vintage Samsung 3D TVs, but that was the exception.
This incompatibility problem was one of the reasons consumers cited for holding off on 3D TV purchases last year. It will still be an issue for Samsung TVs in 2011, as the new line employs the Bluetooth communications protocol instead of infrared linking.
XPand announced last year that they would come out with so-called "universal" active shutter glasses that could learn IR signaling codes, just like a universal TV remote control does. But this announcement takes things a step further by ensuring greater support among multiple manufacturers, including Changhong Electric Co., Ltd., FUNAI Electric Co., Ltd., Hisense Electric Co., Ltd., Hitachi Consumer Electronics Co., Ltd., Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Seiko Epson Corporation, SIM2 Multimedia S.p.A. and ViewSonic Corporation.
What really caught my eye in the press release was this statement: "The technology will let consumers enjoy the immersive 3D experience across all types of compatible 3D displays as well as at movie theaters, with a single pair of 3D active-shutter eyewear."
Currently, movie theaters do not use active shutter viewing systems as the cost of glasses would be prohibitive – and they'd break down pretty quickly. Apparently, Panasonic has plans to expand into that arena, possibly with their line of high-brightness digital cinema DLP projectors, but we've not heard any details previously.
The M-3DI standard will also cover active shutter eyewear for computer monitors and front projectors for home theater and commercial AV applications. But the big question remains: Will the other major players in active shutter 3D (Samsung and Sony) come aboard?
Rumors have abounded that Sony may add passive 3D TVs to their product line in the near future, something that will no doubt be influenced by LG's success – or lack of it – with their new passive Cinema 3D TV line.
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In addition to the the above, we also have BMX stunt, Carerra and Apollo 18 speed, 14 inch frame children's bikes. We have a 'Tag Long' and baby seats too, both of which we can be attach to our bikes on special request (enquire for fees and availability if interested).
For more details about the frame sizes and a guide to finding the right size frame for you, please just download our handy pdf guide – Frame size guide
We have carefully chosen our bikes to suit getting around the countryside. They are both light and durable. The tyres are puncture resistant and also contain a sealant that automatically repairs small punctures if they occur.


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Once again, Happy Tuesday! I'm still holding down the fort in Italy, but have transitioned from Florence to the Tuscan countryside for a week long yoga retreat in Cortona. My goal this week is to take some much needed rest from being on the go non-stop, and to do that I plan on unplugging as much as I can (lucky for me, the wi-fi here is pretty spotty). With that said, I'm holding off on some of the larger posts I still need to tackle (Ireland, Amsterdam, Barcelona... I know, I'm really behind). So let's talk Florence quickly.
Florence is an incredible city with so much to offer: history, architecture, art... and the food! In all honesty, we didn't do much sight-seeing (actually, not one single museum- gasp!) But I have all intentions of venturing back someday and will give my time and respect to all the masterpieces that deserve it when I do. The purpose of this particular trip was really a time to catch up with family, and so we decided to do that while eating our way through the city (no complaints here). In the process, I discovered some incredible finds (thanks to some recommendations from you!) that I could't not share. So whenever you're looking for the best restaurants in Florence, be sure to hit as many of these culinary gems as you can:
Just between via dell'Ariento, via Sant'Antonino, and via Panicale, you'll find Florence's infamous Mercato Centrale- where vendors sell the primary ingredients of Tuscan cuisine. Fruits, vegetables, nuts, spices, seafood-- they have it all. The main level functions much like a traditional Farmer's Market, but head upstairs for a cafeteria style assortment of restaurants using these farm fresh ingredients. It's the perfect spot to browse, snack and shop for some gifts to bring home (truffle honey anyone?)
We started our second day at La Menagere after overdoing it on the carbs the previous day, and it couldn't have been a better remedy for our poor, puffy-selves. For starters, the interior is absolutely gorgeous: While the structure itself is beautifully minimalistic (white walls with romantic arched ceilings and the perfect rustic charm), it's complimented with the perfect pops of color from the generous arrangements of beautiful floral arrangements. As if the decor wasn't stunning enough, the food takes it to the next level: colorful salads, juices and smoothies using farm fresh Tuscan ingredients make for food that looks just as good as it tastes. I'm told it's also a fantastic place to come for dinner and after my experience for lunch, you certainly don't have to twist my arm.
We stumbled into 4 Leoni on our first night in Florence after the first place we ate was full. ***HEADS UP*** It's always a good idea to have dinner reservations each night you spend in Florence. A lot of the best places are intimate, which means not many tables and they will book up quickly. Luckily for us, 4 Leoni happened to have one last table up for grabs and we gladly snatched it. They have everything you'd hope to find in an Italian eatery: delicious handmade pasta, a romantic ambiance, carafes of wine flowing generously, and staff that treats you like family. Start with the burrata and bruschetta, but save room for the main event: pasta! I died and went to heaven after trying their white truffle pasta (pictured above). Truffles are currently in season, which made the experience that much better. Even though 4 Leoni was a place that we happened upon, I'd make a reservation and go back next time I'm in Florence without question.
We attempted to go to Osteria del Cinghiale Bianco (or The White Boar) our first night but learned the hard way that reservations in Florence are often a must. Lucky for us, they had a table available the next night so we nailed a reservation down stat. I'm so glad we did, because this was easily my favorite meal we had in Florence. The table next to us basically insisted that we try the truffle and onion flan, and I'll be forever thankful that they did. I'm not exaggerating in the slightest when I say that I think it might be the best thing I've ever tried in my life (I'm also a truffle fanatic, so if you're not you may want to reconsider.) They also had an incredible Pappardelle with Wild Boar Sauce (pictured above). For dessert, try the Panna Cotta with Caramel-- incredible.
La Giostra is easily the most romantic restaurant I've ever been to (so naturally, I went with my dad and step-mom...) The only lighting in the building is from the string lights on the ceiling and the candles on the table. Aside from the lovely ambiance, all of the food was delicious-- they even give you a platter of appetizers while you wait for your meal (no charge-- just included in the service cost). They also have quite an impressive history and running list of clientele, who all agree it's a spot you simply cannot miss whenever you visit Florence. As previously stated, be sure to make a reservation!
Neighboring Mercato Centrale you'll find Trattoria Za Za, a charming Italian kitchen with an extensive menu selection (they have just about every Italian dish you can think of-- meaning plenty of delicious truffle options). We went for a proper sit-down lunch after wandering the market, and I loved everything I tried that we ordered (you really can't go wrong). If you go during the day and the weather is nice, sit outside on the patio and watch the people go by at Mercato Centrale. And for dinner? Head inside to their cozy, somewhat eclectic dining room for a romantic ambiance with the same delicious taste.
Ristorante Buca dell'Orafo offers tradtional Tuscan dishes in a typical Florentine atmosphere. You'll find them right by the Ponte Vecchio bridge, nestled in a It's also hands down the best lasagna I've ever eaten in my life. The interior is intimate and on the small side, so they only have two seatings (the first is at 19:30) so be sure you have a reservation whenever you decide to go.
Just before you head south across the Ponte Vecchio Bridge there's a hidden gem just inside Continentale Hotel. Take the elevator to the 6th floor and you'll find their rooftop terrace bar that offers sweeping views of the city. They have an incredible selection of aperitifs (if you like gin, try the Boboli- which is shaken with Bombay, Campari, Cointreau and d'orange juice filled with Franciacorta).
At the end of the Ponte Vecchio Bridge, I spotted the elaborate displays of gelato in the window of Caffè Pontevecchio and knew I had to try some. Little did I know they only offer one size and it would be the largest helping of gelato I've ever been serve (but I was okay with it).
Venchi is a famous brand of chocolate in Florence that's been around since 1878. But in more recent years (starting in 2006) they began producing gelato in order to give customers a new product that was different from their beloved chocolate, but still had the same natural ingredients and crafted feel. Their gelato doesn't have any industrial bases - just a few simple + select natural incredients (fresh milk, fresh cream, sugar, top quality fruit and their chocolate Venchi). Add it all together, and you get a rich, all-Italian gelato with completely natural colors (no lime green pistachio or bright pink for strawberry- the shades are exactly the same as the fruit they come from).
I'd argue that just about all the gelato I've tried in Italy is delicious, but ask a local Italian and they'll tell you otherwise. Pamela, our host for the week, claims that Perché No! (or Why Not!? in English) is the only good gelateria. A bit extreme? Maybe- but I'd agree with her that it's the best gelato I had in Florence.
I'm sure there are dozens of other places in Florence not mentioned above that are wonderful, but a girl can only eat so much in a few short days. I'm so happy with all the places we went (thanks again to everyone for sharing your recos with me on Instagram!) and I hope you'll get the chance to try them all someday too!
On the opposite end of the spectrum, I'm off to practice yoga (for the second time today #humblebrag) and work off some of this damage I did last week. Thanks for stopping by, and stay tuned for an announcement regarding my trip that I'm excited to share in the next couple of weeks!


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By Megan McDowell
To abandon is to give up; discontinue; withdraw from: Pertaining to something that is not meant to be possessed, or is being held without merit.
What does it mean to you when you think of the idea of abandoning yourself to something? It can be a curse, but in the case of an alcoholic slowly dying from the depths of a spiritual malady, it is a gift. What is held without merit, is the idea of continuously running life on self-will. In other words, an alcoholic has to give their life and will over to something that is much bigger and outside of themselves. This something can be called higher power or God.
In my case, I am an alcoholic, who has only scratched the surface of abandoning myself to God. I continually have to experience self will run riot through validation of men, manipulation, personal gain, pride, etc. to see that the only saving grace that I truly have is a loving God, who accepts me in any experience that I may have. After doing yet again another trial run on self-will, I get to reaffirm my faithwith a power greater then myself, and know that I will be taken care regardless any life circumstance that is thrown my way.
What abandoning myself to God looks like today is practicing what has been offered to me by working the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. The essential requirements of this spiritual practice includes a belief in the power of God, enough willingness, honesty, and humility. Utilizing these requirements may seem daunting and unattainable at times, especially when feelings get involved. However, feelings do not dictate where I am spiritually, unless the feelings that I experience graduate from thought to action. The idea that I am human, and fallible, means that I will have actions that might not deem "appropriate" for the way of life that I try to live. When these actions arise, I get to promptly admit when I am wrong. This might come throughout the day or at night when I go over a series of questions to become aware of the way I act during the day.
These are the types of things that become my experience, and in turn become beneficial to helping other alcoholics when walking the through the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. The action for me as a recovering alcoholic looks like talking with my sponsor, praying for my will to be removed, the maintenance steps (10, 11, and 12) and meditation. The result is having a profound alteration in my reaction to life, which is something I cannot manifest myself. This brings us right back to the solution, God whom I have to completely abandon myself to daily.


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OUT NOVEMBER 9th, 2018
Pschent Music
1. Bahiana ft. Nancy Deleuze
2. Bahiana Tsunano Remix
3. Imperial Odalisque ft. Nancy Deleuze
4. Imperial Odalisque Radio Edit
Tatum Rush releases the Mini Girls : Intercontinental Edition EP putting forward the singles Bahiana and Imperial Odalisque both with Swiss-Brazilian artist Nancy Deleuze, both produced with Milan-based producer Ceri.
Features a remix of Bahiana by Tsunano and a Radio Edit of Imperial Odalisque.
"Bahiana" is a song I wrote one humid night in Brazil, recollecting the religious experience I witnessed in the company of Nancy Deleuze earlier that day at the beach: a ceremony from the Yoruba religion, in which women walk into the sea in white dresses offering roses, champagne and cigarettes to Yemoja, the Goddess of the Sea, begging for her protection. Through a melodic dialogue between Tatum and Nancy the song reflects the ingredients of the atmosphere of this experience: nostalgia, hysteria and an intensified libido.
Talking to film director Theodor Guelat and video artist Marco Colmar about how to translate the hidden meaning of this song into a video, we knew immediately we would want to work with the archetypical elements of a cult, religious or other. We were drawn to the absurd and comical connection between the cult leader and the modern pop artist figure, as it is obvious in characters such as Osho, Charles Manson, Father Yod from the Source Family, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, but also in a more indirect way to characters such as the Marquis De Sade, Casanova or Cagliostro. It seems that in the most typical manifestations of cults the issue of sexuality is granted a privileged seat if not the whole mansion, which often hosts spectacular shows of nudity, free love, but also morbid instincts. Close to where I come from in Ticino there is a mountain called Monte Verità where there used to be a utopian community of intellectuals which was known by the locals to practice long dances in the grass, naked, granting them the nickname balabiött (literally "those who dance naked"). We shot the video entirely in Ticino, in locations reminiscent of the fields at Monte Verità, or the villa from Pasolini's Salò, or one of the Marquis De Sade's possible retreats. I invited the Paris/Lausanne-based performance collective (Music For) Eggplant and other friends to participate in this temporary cult of my own.
ft. Nancy Deleuze
Tatum and Nancy were riding in a 4x4 Jeep at 5AM in the Doha desert towards the Saudi Arabian border for a film shoot when they heard the incredible song by Rachid Taha "Ya Rayeh". The opening notes of the song and the sight of the lights of the petroleum plants opened Tatum's mind to the urgency of bringing that moment into a song.
You could run into a show of American/Swiss-Italian songwriter, producer, performer and singer Tatum Rush at an underground club in New York, sure, but quite possibly also at a decadent rooftop party at an 18th century estate in Rome. It's Pop, it's contemporary R&B, it's Nu-Disco, some say it's (a reasonable version of) R Kelly-meets-Osho-in-the-Doha-desert. It evokes the present, past and future of music.
Giordano Tatum Rush was born in San Diego, California, and since receiving a bachelor in performance art in Geneva he has been working between Lausanne, Paris, Berlin and Milan in songwriting, recording, video-making, dancing and producing - sometimes under various pseudonyms. His collaborations include artists as diverse as Zap Mama, Richard Dorfmeister, Björn Magnusson, Fai Baba and Tsunano, Tatum's musical influences are broad as the Nile river so you might catch midnight glimpses of Patrice Rushen, Erykah Badu, Marcellus Pittman, Panjabi MC, Tom Jobim, but also Frank Ocean, Sébastien Tellier or Jai Paul.
Tatum writes and produces his own music often in collaboration with producer Ceri from the Milan-based record label Undamento. During his live shows he is escorted by DJ Bauchamp and his manager of unknown origins, Chad Murray, and always wears a black silk-like scarf on his head.
Besides recording for his solo project Tatum Rush is currently producing music for Zap Mama featuring Vincent Cassel, Seu Jorge and more.
Video by Andreas Gysin and Tatum Rush
Label : Barong Family, Def Jam, Barclay, Universal.
First of a few artists from China that ever performed at Tomorrow Land.
TSUNANO is one of the rising stars coming out of the Asia region combining Electro, Hip-Hop, Reggae & Funk. He quickly gained popularity in China and has earned recognition of acts such as Yellow Claw, Cesqeaux, Aazar and more.
With his unique sense of fashion and taste for music, Tsunano is often invited as an ambassador for different brands, such as NYLON magazine and Vice, to appear and perform at their events. Tsunano has also shared the stage with many international icons by performing on events and festivals in China & beyond such as Storm Festival, Amsterdam Dance Event and more.
Previous Videoclips for the singles "Mini Girls" and "Do Me No Right"
2 Nov - Hermès Party, Zurich
29 Nov - Florence (IT) @ Auditorium Flog w. Frah Quintale
20 Dec - Turin (IT) @ Hiroshima Mon Amour w. Frah Quintale
17 Jan - Groningen (NL) @ Eurosonic Festival
25 Jan - Bern (CH) Gaskessel
2 Feb - Lugano (CH) - Studi RSI (Radio publique)
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Friday March 9, 2012
What is it?
As the nation's wars in Iraq and Afghanistan come to an end, the Army will transition to a leaner stance. Throughout this process, the Army will maintain a balanced, ready, and modernized force, fully capable of meeting all obligations to the nation and committed to shaping the force for the future. The leaner Army will be fundamentally different than today's force. The adaptive, innovative, flexible, agile, and integrated capabilities of the Army will ensure that national security decision-makers will have flexibility for defense of the nation at home and abroad.
What has the Army done?
Over the past year, the Army completed its mission in Iraq and commenced the drawdown of surge forces in Afghanistan through the continuing transfer of security responsibility to Afghan forces. The Army has planned the reductions in end-strength within budgetary constraints, initiated efforts to rebalance force structure, and made investment decisions to shape the Army of 2020 as part of the Joint Force"all during a time of war.
What continued efforts does the Army have planned for the future?
To meet a wide range of security requirements a leaner Army will have to make difficult choices. The Army will eliminate redundant capabilities and reduce the cost of doing business by finding efficiencies in overhead, business practices and other activities. The Army will draw down in a manner that preserves readiness and avoids any hollowing of the force. To satisfy this enduring requirement, the Army will continuously assess and adjust three rheostats: end strength/force structure, readiness, and modernization. These three foundational imperatives will be refined throughout the next several years to provide combatant commanders trained and ready forces in support of Joint Force 2020.
Why is this important to the Army?
The dynamic global security environment and current budget constraints require the Army to adjust and reduce its size. The Army must also remain flexible, capable, ready, and technologically advanced to meet the nation's requirements while maintaining an ability to reverse course and readily expand if necessary. During this transition and end-strength reduction, the Army must maintain a commitment to Soldiers, families, and civilians that is commensurate with their service and sacrifice.
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"As we transition to a smaller and leaner force, we've got to develop the investment strategy for the Army of 2020 that preserves and improves upon the best qualities that we forged during this extended combat operation."
- Lt. Gen. Keith Walker, TRADOC's deputy commanding general for Futures, and director of the Army's Capability Integration Center, led the Investment Strategy Approach to Modernizing panel discussion, during the Association of the United States Army Winter Symposium in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Feb. 23, 2012
"In the Army we grow leaders … As a leader I feel you can mold folks, see them grow … I always strove to make sure I influenced and molded folks in such a way for the betterment of the Army and for the betterment of Soldiers."
-Sgt. Maj. Tammy Coon, Army liaison to the House of Representatives on Capitol Hill
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The information papers -- written, approved and submitted by the Army agencies -- provide a broad, objective view of the Army's current operations, doctrine and programs. The "Today's Focus" topics highlight Army Staff initiatives and support Army wide strategic-level issues.
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Luxury Home Receives High-Quality Roof System in Santa Monica, California
by Lauren Demore, manager, branding & advertising, GAF
Posted on 09/14/2018 at 12:17 PM
The sleek, low-profile DecoTech® System is expertly installed directly into your roof - without racks or exposed wires.
Posted on 08/09/2018 at 03:50 PM
White, Title 24 compliant, mechanically fastened single-ply PVC IB Roof Systems project in Los Angeles, California with two-piece clay tile relay. Built AC curbs and installed new AC pan, along with new IB Scupper drains. Existing skylight was reused, but skylight curb was rebuilt and re-roofed with IB material. Light mortar was used throughout the original two-piece clay tile roofing system.
This property is now much more energy efficient and will repel much of the summer heat we receive in Los Angeles, lowering the property owners overall energy usage and AC bill. Additionally, this IB Roofing System is easier to maintain with a limited lifetime material warranty from the manufacturer, IB Roof Systems.
Project Manager - Brady Woodside
Posted on 03/06/2017 at 10:35 AM
For nearly a decade, things have been shaping up for a large El Niño event which could significantly affect Southern California residents. Though it is hard to believe as we sit in one of the worst droughts on record, all you have to do is look at the current meteorological forecasts in the news, talk to local fishermen, or have a discussion with local farmers and almost all predictions and models point to an El Niño event this fall or winter.
If you've lived in the Los Angeles or Orange County areas long enough, you'll know that it eventually rains in Southern California. Almost always, property owners are caught with their pants down, scrambling in an emergency, reactive manner as their roofs begin to leak, rain gutters begin to clog, and overgrown trees begin to fall. But it doesn't have to be this way... In fact, proactive preventative roof and gutter maintenance will drastically save you money, time and heartache in the end.
Listen to the Experts
El Niño is a phenomenon characterized by warmer sea surface water in the equatorial Eastern Pacific Ocean. It is often associated with greater rainfall on much of the U.S. West Coast and frequently enhances the encroachment of storm surges by raising regional sea level for several months at a time. An El Niño is defined by a seasonal sea surface temperature anomaly in the eastern/central equatorial Pacific greater than 0.5° C (0.9° F) warmer than historical average temperature. The opposite phenomenon known as La Niña is defined as a seasonal sea surface temperature anomaly 0.5° C (0.9° F) colder than the historical average.
Currently NOAA forecasts a probability of El Niño conditions 70 percent during the Northern Hemisphere summer and reaching 80 percent during the fall and winter. Additionally, the European Centre for Medium-range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF), which is considered one of the most reliable of the 15 or so prediction centers around the world is predicting an El Niño in 90% of their forecasting scenarios. "It is very much odds-on for an event," states Tim Stockdale, principal scientist at ECMWF.
The reports and forecasts do not end there however, as the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego seems to support these findings with their El Niño forecast model predicting since last December an El Niño occurring in the winter of 2014.
These grim forecasts are leaving federal funding agencies and local Southern California communities scrambling to prepare for the "Great Wet Hope". As Scripps physical oceanographer Dan Rudnick put it, "If an El Niño is brewing at the equator, we're going to feel the effects pretty much immediately here in Southern California."
Learn from the Past
Though El Niño patterns tend to occur every 7-10 years, their degree and intensity directly correlate to the temperature of the Pacific Ocean and which way the winds blow. Predicting the potential intensity or damage is fairly difficult, but we can learn from the past. According to national Geographic, the last major El Niño event occurred in 1997-98, causing at least 33 billion (U.S) dollars in property damage world wide. Prior to that, it was the 1982-82 El Niño which went largely undetected by scientists until it was well under way. That event caused more than $13 billion (U.S.) in economics loss worldwide.
Knowing that our Pacific Ocean temperatures are at highest since the last 1997-98 El Niño, and knowing what the potential for damages could be, it makes total since for property owners to get prepared for this winter and fall.
Be Prepared
Though much of the economic damages in Southern California of a major El Niño occur due to infrastructure damage, crop loss and manufacturing production loss, a significant amount of the losses due to property damage and flooding. The California Coastal Commission has put out a General Checklist for Property Preparedness for El Niño which Los Angeles and Orange County residents should follow. We've taken that list below and expanded upon it for your convenience:
Yard Clean-up: Make a general inspection of your entire yard for dead trees, dead limbs, yard debris, outdoor furniture, or other objects that could be blown by storm winds. An afternoon spent tidying up the yard and either storing furniture and other loose items indoors, or securing them can prevent frantic scrambling to collect items that have landed on your roof or in your neighbors' yards.
Roof Inspection: Thoroughly inspect your roof, or hire a licensed roofing contractor, to check for loose tiles, shingles, shakes or holes. Consider a thorough roof maintenance in preparedness for the El Niño, ensuring your contractor repairs visible leaks, reseals all roof penetrations and inspects your chimney and skylights. Be prepared and have a licensed roofing contractor who performs 24/7 emergency roofing service in your cell phone or black book. Though an expensive and dangerous proposition, an emergency tarp or roof leak repair in the middle of an El Niño storm by a licensed professional can prevent thousands of dollars of additional interior damages from flooding and leaks.
Clear Drains and Gutters: Make sure all scupper drains, overflow drains, leader heads, downspouts and rain gutters are cleared of debris and functioning properly before storm season. If buildings do not have gutters and drains, consider having them installed. Storm water run-off from impermeable surfaces (e.g., sloped roofs, flat roofs, driveways, decks and patios) should be directed into a collection system to avoid soil saturation and directed away from the property. A thorough roof maintenance by a licensed roofing contractor, aside from checking for roof leak areas, should include the clearing of debris from your rain gutter system.
Retaining Walls: Visually inspect all retaining wall drains, surface drains, culverts, ditches, etc. for obstructions or other signs of malfunction, before the storm season, and after every storm event.
Slopes: Visually inspect all sloped areas for signs of gullying, surface cracks, slumping etc. Also inspect patios, retaining walls, garden walls, etc. for signs of cracking or rotation. Such signs might be indications of slope movement and if you notice any problems, it would be prudent to have the site inspected by a geotechnical engineer.
Bare Ground: Make sure your yard does not have large bare areas which could be sources for mudflows during a storm event. The fall is a good time to put down mulch and establish many native plants; it may be possible to vegetate these bare areas before the storm season.
Storm Drains: Visually inspect nearby storm drains, before the storm season and after every rain; if the storm drains are obstructed, clear the material from the drain or notify the Department of Public Works or public agency responsible for drain maintenance.
Plan of Action: If, after taking prudent steps to prepare your property for winter storms, you still have some concerns about slope stability, flooding, mudflows, etc., consider stockpiling sandbags and plastic sheeting. The sandbags can be stacked to form a barrier to keep water from flooding low areas. Plastic sheeting and visqueen can be placed on slopes and secured with sand bags to prevent water from eroding the surface. Prepare for power outages by having food, water, candles and matches. Additionally, keep your property insurance paperwork at the ready in order to contact your carrier for any emergency losses. A terrific resource for storm damage information is the National Storm Damage Center, an independent organization that provides consumer education and resources to property owners.
As with other natural events that are seen here in Southern California, such as earthquakes and fires, being prepared, remaining proactive and having an emergency plan of action tend to diminish your risks and potential for property losses from an El Niño event. We urge you to share this information with your friends and family.
This post is authored by Trevor Leeds - president of Chandler's Roofing
Posted on 01/30/2017 at 12:59 PM
Nearly 8 years ago, in August of 2006, Elon Musk, Co-Founder & CEO of Tesla Motors put out a personal blog post about "The Secret Tesla Motors Master Plan (just between you and me)." In this article, Mr. Musk transparently details the innovative path Tesla Motors was embarking on to create a wide range of affordable, high quality electric vehicles which would eventually make their way down to a reasonably priced family car. In his post, he counters a few common misconceptions which are routinely used to place a black eye on the electric vehicle industry and more importantly he highlights the bigger purpose of Tesla Motors. States Musk, "The overarching purpose of Tesla Motors (and the reason I am funding the company) is to help expedite ...Read more
Posted on 01/30/2017 at 12:46 PM
Not all roofers and solar contractors are created equal.
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At the beginning of 2015, the City of Los Angeles began enforcing ordinance number 183149 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code which applies to the construction of every new building, every new building alteration with a building permit valuation of $200,000 or more, and every building addition throughout the City of Los Angeles. Specifically, the City of LA is attemtping to reduce the heat island effect within the city, while lowering overall energy consumption (i.e. AC use). This code applies to both residential and commercial properties and is an aggressive, yet necessary approach to meeting California's Title 24 cool roof requirements.
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You've spent weeks, maybe months soliciting estimates from roofing contractors for your project. You've selected the roofing company which you feel will do the best job and they've issued you a start date for the re-roof project... Now what? The fear of the unknown often leaves customers feeling more anxious about the roofing process than is necessary. The re-roofing process can be a messy and dangerous task as a DIY project, but if managed properly with a qualified roofing contractor such as Chandler's Roofing, many of the potential risks and problems associated with roof demolition, lumber replacement and roof installation can and should be prevented.
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So a little bit about us...
Designed Ice, LLC opened in 2017 by owners Duane & Melissa.
Duane's family has a long history of entrepreneurs, Great Grandpa, August Samosky, opened his first bakery in Cleveland, Ohio in 1910. Duane's Dad & Mom owned and operated L&M Coating in 1980, working late nights in the basement coating and building eyeglasses, which is probably where his late night work ethic began.
Duane, a Master Pastry Chef, and Award winning Ice Carver graduated from the Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, N.Y. in 1993. After traveling though Europe, Duane has worked at several hotels, resorts and Universities across the U.S. where he perfected and developed his skills. Duane is one of only 500 professional ice carvers in the United States, studying under Champion Master Carvers over the last 10+ years.
It was a chance meeting in 2001 while working as a chef that Duane meet his first Champion Ice Carver. Knowing there are no stupid questions Duane asked if he could learn. He spent years working full time as an Executive Pastry Chef by day and late nights apprenticing in the art of ice.
Designed Ice was developed after working and training with a variety of Professional Ice Carvers and World Champions from around the world. Duane has competed in multiple World Ice Art Championships at "Ice Alaska", along with competing in a variety of local and national events. Always enhancing his skills with some of the very best carvers in the world.
In 2016 Duane had a dream of Designed Ice, to make this a reality he ordered 1000 ink pens with the logo of Designed Ice on them. He started writing out his dream of having his own ice studio. The balance part of Duane is his wife Melissa. She handles the business side of Designed Ice while Duane is in the freezer carving she is in the office keeping the books and taking your orders. You will get to know her as she works with you and your Designed Ice order.
We believe what you take from the earth needs to be given back. If you can dream it we can make it within reason.
Explore the beauty of ice, where art and ice collide at Designed Ice.


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It seems, each day, as we watch or read the news our frustration with the government only increases. Republicans blame democrats – democrats blame republicans. The Executive branch blames Congress – Congress blames the Executive branch. Government truly illustrates for every argument there are two sides. Of course, that illustration does not mean either side is right.
What all this finger-pointing and blaming each other fails to accomplish is solving problems. As a nation, we sure have our share, it would seem a better strategy to stake out a position on a few and solve them. Pointing this out is not rocket science, still it is the one thing our government seems incapable of accomplishing and it prevents them from accomplishing anything at all.
Part of our government's inefficiency comes in deciding which problems to address first; no one is happy when their unique issue is set aside for one deemed a higher priority. Elected officials find themselves involved in a constant popularity contest where its better to look good than have your sleeves rolled up working. By not taking a stance, they seek to alienate no one, instead they enfranchise no one.
A few years ago, I was teaching a friend's son to sail. As we approached the dock, it is the custom of people to lend a hand in tying up, I told my young friend which person to toss the line to and we were soon docked. I thanked the man who helped and made introductions. After that, the young man asked me something like, "if you did not know him, how did you know to throw him the rope?" I gave him the standard reply I learned years before, "He was the only one with varnish and paint on his clothes, the others looked like they spent their time drinking at the bar, that man knew something about boats." That is exactly what we need in Congress right now, people that know something about work, people that are interested in accomplishing things rather than walking around looking good.
As it stands, simply developing a list for issues will be monumental and require very hard work. We need to organize and prioritize so we address urgent matters first. Some may not agree and have a false belief that we can work on all things at once with the efficiency we have focusing on a few. It's the same sort of difference between a shotgun blast and a hit from a high-powered rifle. A shotgun gives a wide coverage; a high-powered rifle has true penetrating power. Both have their purpose, but for problem solving, it is more important to solve a few issues than to start working on many and solving none.
For the sake of understanding, it helps to look at a simple example. Each year many Americans die. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), here are the top ten reasons in 2006: heart disease, cancer, stroke, respiratory diseases, accidents, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, influenza & pneumonia, kidney disease, and infections. A graph known as a Pareto chart best illustrates where we, as a nation, should focus our efforts. Here is the CDC's data:
A Pareto chart places items with higher number of occurrences first. In looking at the chart, it is obvious our greatest effort should be in dealing with heart disease and cancer. If we solved just these two items, it reduces the death rate by 64%.
The chart does not address the difficulty in solving a particular problem but rather shows where to focus attention. To be clear, no issue on the list should be ignored, but if the intent is to affect the greatest number of people the fastest, then concentrate on heart disease first, then cancer, then stroke, and so on. Returning to the shotgun analogy, it would be disproportionate to give kidney disease the same level of attention as cancer. Of course, a person with kidney disease is not necessarily impressed by this argument.
With our two-party system, each party (Democratic and Republican) could easily publish a list of priorities in some form similar to a Pareto chart. They could let us know where they see the issues we face. In addition to our understanding their position, it would give them focus. As it stands, all they do is snipe at each other and end up accomplishing little. Even if the list lacks the objectivity of the information in the above example, we would gain in the end by either agreeing or disagreeing on the direction our country moves. Progress, or the lack of progress, can then be measured, people can be held accountable.
Maybe that is the real reason little is accomplished, someone would have to answer for it one way or another. Now, they have the luxury of blaming the other side for all the worlds' problems without being specific. It is time we stop looking at political parties in Congress and see Congress as a whole, judge them by their accomplishments and not their efforts. To use a phrase from my Navy days, "don't tell me about the pain, show me the baby!" It's time for Congress to show us the baby, it is time to solve a few problems.


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The DIY PR Project launches August 1/
Launches August 1
This summer, FACTEUR PR is launching a new online program for small business owners, creative entrepreneurs, and anyone who wants to understand how to prep for and procure their own publicity: The DIY Project: Prep For & Procure Your Own Publicity.
Over the course of five weeks, virtual attendees will have the opportunity to learn the basics of public and media relations, from identifying your target audiences and outlets, to putting together a thoughtful plan, creating a press kit, perfecting your pitch, and more!
The DIY PR Project is different than any other PR or marketing workshop online. Part class and part consulting, you'll not only have access to educational videos and helpful workbooks, but also access to the community so you can receive thoughtful feedback and answers to questions along the way.
Each week's lesson, led by FACTEUR PR Founder and Director, Reena S. Goodwin, will be brought to you in the comfort of your own home or office. The links to the workshop videos are delivered straight to your inbox every week along with the corresponding workbook of the week.
At the end of the five weeks, you'll walk away with your Brand Pitch Pack, ready with the tools necessary to pitch your brand to the media and a feeling of empowerment that you can secure earned media coverage for your business!
Now, you may be wondering, "is the intention of this program to eliminate the need for a publicist?" The answer is "no way!" I have been working in this field for 13 years. There is no way I can share all there is to know about PR in five weeks, because nobody knows it all. We are always still learning as this industry is always evolving.
Nevertheless, in the nearly three years since launching FACTEUR PR, we have identified a segment of business owners who either cannot currently afford a full-time or contract publicist, or want to expand the skillset of their in-house team to also handle media relations. We're offering the chance to obtain a comprehensive understanding and the tools to be able to succeed at PR on your own time, anytime.
Interested? Here are some important dates to put into your calendar:
May 1: DIY-PR.com goes live with information about the workshop
July 8: Registration opens
July 31: Last day to register and save $100
August 1: The DIY PR Project officially launches. Registrants receive lesson #1.
Ready to learn more? Hop over to DIY-PR.com to sign up for our e-mail list for more information.


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Dear Greene County Chamber Members,
We have been offered an opportunity by Charlottesville Radio Group to roll out a new concept of co-op marketing. An initial group of four local businesses, Lafayette Inn, PJ Networks, Papa John's and Greene County Economic Development signed up to test the process for September and October. After a successful launch, we would like to open up the opportunity to all of our Chamber businesses to help market your business for 2 month slots.
Many business owners have experienced the challenge of effectively advertising their small business on a budget – especially from a rural location within a broad geographic area. One solution is collaborative advertising.
As your Chamber, we've invested time and energy exploring and evaluating many different advertising opportunities. Beginning September 1st, and thru January 31st, we will be offering collaborative advertising as a Chamber benefit. The Chamber signed a contract with the Charlottesville Radio Group. As a non-profit, we've also secured not only 50% in additional Bonus Ads, but many in-kind / added-value promotional opportunities.
For you, as a business owner, you can take advantage of extremely discounted ad rates, and the ability to co-brand with other Greene County Chamber businesses. For a monthly rate of $ 168.33 and a 2-month commitment you will receive approximately $800 in advertising exposure.
We're thrilled to have this opportunity to give back to our members, and to offer you a way to stretch your advertising dollars further than ever before. If you are interested in being a part of this marketing initiative, please contact Shari Bedker at email@example.com no later than October 19 to get on the schedule for November and December-prime holiday shopping season! If you would like to participate in early 2019, please just let me know so that you can be added to the schedule and Harmony Tenney at Charlottesville Radio Group can start working on your ad. If you have specific questions about the mechanics and expectations of the ad, please contact either Vic Shaff at firstname.lastname@example.com or Colleen Crill at email@example.com . Attached is a list of the number of spots and the stations the ads will play on as well as the audio from one of the spots that have been running in September and October.
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Bianca Lawson doesn't make frequent appearances on the carpet but it's always a delight to see her when she does. She attended the 49th NAACP Image Awards at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium yesterday evening(January 15th) in Pasadena, CA.
The 'Queen Sugar' actress wore the NEEDLE & THREAD BRIDAL FALL 2017 'Marie' deep red iridescent sequin & embroidered lace gown with a v-neckline and ruffle tier skirt.
The ruffle skirt adds movement to her bold, romantic gown which she accessorized with a statement ring & a black clutch. A matching red lip and off-the-shoulder tresses finished up her look.
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Minbar Ansar Deen and Boko Haram face UK membership ban
Support for two extremist groups - Minbar Ansar Deen and Boko Haram - is to be made a criminal offence in the UK.
Home Secretary Theresa May has asked for the two radical Islamist organisations to be banned under terrorism laws.
If approved by Parliament, both will be banned from operating in the UK from Friday, the Home Office said.
Minbar Ansar Deen is based in the UK, while Boko Haram operates from Nigeria.
Minbar Ansar Deen - also known as Ansar al-Sharia UK - promotes terrorism by distributing content through a forum on its website, which encourages individuals to travel overseas to engage in extremist activity, specifically fighting, according to the Home Office.
Boko Haram is a militant Islamist group based in Nigeria led by the country's most wanted man, Abubakar Shekau. Its name means "Western education is forbidden" and it has waged an insurgency for more than a decade.
If the two groups are banned, it will be illegal to support or become a member of either group, to arrange meetings or wear clothing in support of them.
Offenders could face fines of up to £5,000 or up to 10 years in prison.
'Potential threat'
The Home Office has not yet offered further information on why it is pursuing the ban of both groups.
Raffaello Pantucci, senior research fellow at the RUSI think tank, said the move indicated that the government sees them as a "potential threat".
Banning the groups would give the police powers to tackle their support networks.
The UK-based Minbar Ansar Deen's website has links to Abu Nusaybah, who was arrested after appearing on the BBC's Newsnight programme talking about Michael Adebolajo, one of the suspects in the murder of soldier Lee Rigby in Woolwich.
Mr Pantucci said: "It is impossible to say that this constitutes 'a link,' but looking at the group's website they certainly seem to come from the same ideological constellation."
The activities of the Nigerian-based Boko Haram are usually confined to poor, Muslim parts of northern and central Nigeria.
Historically there is little evidence of Boko Haram targeting the UK, Mr Pantucci said.
"Britain's Nigerian community is 90% Christian," said Mr Pantucci, adding that Nigerian terror suspects in the UK were "usually Muslim converts".
However, earlier this year Boko Haram kidnapped a French family in Cameroon. A Nigerian government report revealed the group was paid more than £2m before releasing its hostages.
The Home Office's move to ban the group could indicate that it is becoming more international, "or leaning in that direction", Mr Pantucci said.
Theresa May flagged up Boko Haram, among other extremist groups, in a speech on terrorism in July 2011.
She said: "Increasingly, the threat to Britain comes not just from al-Qaeda's core leadership itself, but from these so-called al-Qaeda's affiliates in places like Yemen and North Africa... and from associated groups like al-Shabab in Somalia and Boko Haram in northern Nigeria."
A Home Office spokesman said: "The government is determined to work with the international community to tackle terrorism and take the steps necessary to keep the UK public safe.
"Proscription of these groups sends a clear message that we condemn their activities."
There are 49 international terror organisations proscribed under the Terrorism Act 2000, including al-Qaeda, al-Shabab and Islam4UK.
The latter, previously led by the radical Islamist preacher Anjem Choudary, was banned in 2010.
In Northern Ireland, 14 organisations were proscribed under previous legislation.


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Check if you have a hold on you account.
From CSUN: Holds are "indicators" on your student record that require your attention and action. There are many kinds of holds, from "advisement" to "undecided major." For example, an Advisement Hold means that you must meet with your academic advisor before enrolling in classes. Some holds, called Registration Holds, block enrollment in classes.
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There are perhaps only two things more illuminating in this poor world than exceptional talent and they are integrity and the hard work required to give it life. When they unite there is a light that shines on us and it is brilliant. We are as close to truth as we can get.
Music knows this and music shares this.
For the most part, photography is so very far away from this point in time and space, and yet, there is hope. Perhaps we desperately need to forget the "decisive moment" and move on to the decisive perspective. We are not what we see; we are what we feel and think concerning a situation or set of situations. This insight renders our perception less tangible and more ambiguous in nature. It positions our work as a source of questions. It places the public in the position of finishing our work and giving it significance.
It is time that photography stop trying to educate us and contented itself with initiating a potentially enriching dialogue. This requires a combination of confidence and modesty that only talent, integrity and hard work can generate.


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Military Service Questionnaire
About five years ago, I started to become aware of a very special generation of British Army Soldiers. Those who joined up in the late 1980's and then served a full 22 year career, did so during an unprecedented time in history. After the Berlin Wall came down in 1989, most of those in the military (author included) wondered, "What's next?".
As the perceived threat from Communist Russia seemed to fade away and politicians talked of a 'peace dividend', young men just out of school, joined up completely unaware of the uncertain future that awaited them.
In 2012, I wrote a short blog, The Greatest Generation?, as i started to become aware of what men that I had known when I was a soldier, had just been through. For the next four years or so, as I wrote The Flag, the idea of writing about soldiers who had served during these turbulent and violent times, started to formulate. Now that I am looking for a new project I can give the idea more attention and see whether I am able to write the kind of book that would do justice to these men.
But before I can begin to even think about writing I need to collate information from anyone who wants to be involved in this project to fill in a Military Service Questionnaire. This will allow me to quickly see if I have enough information to go forward, and it will enable me to contact individual participants directly.
I think this story will make a great book; one that I hope will honor this generation of soldiers the way they should be remembered.
For more information on Andrew Richards and his books follow the link below... http://www.andrewdrichards.com/
Centenary Business Centre, Hammond Close, Nuneaton, CV11 6RY.
Tel: 02476 939931


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Rent to Own Homes in Boise
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Boise is located in southwestern Idaho just outside of the Boise National Forest and the Sawtooth National Forest. The eastern side of the city features Military Reserve where residents can enjoy an archery range, nature trails and dog park. Hulls Gulch Reserve, also called Camels Back Reserve, is located in the same vicinity and offers a network of nature trails as well.
The Boise River meanders through the city, and the city of Boise is in the process of creating a riverside park that will eventually allow residents and visitors to enjoy the water in more exciting ways. Boise Greenbelt Park is an older park that follows the river and provides an alternate form of transportation for residents interested in saving the environment and living healthfully.
Other features located downtown Boise and in other prominent areas of the city include Boise Town Square Mall, Idaho Botanical Gardens, Albertsons Stadium and the Taco Bell Arena. Some unique venues have also found a home in this city, such as the World Center for Birds of Prey. Boise State University is located here, so you can expect a large student population in some neighborhoods.
Buying a Home in Boise
While you may think of potatoes when Idaho crosses your mind, you won't find many people sitting on the couch eating potatoes in Boise. This city is surrounded by forests, rivers and waterfalls, so the residents naturally enjoy active lifestyles. Even when the weather turns cold and the snow starts to fall, you'll see your Boise neighbors heading out for ski trips and enjoying other active pastimes.
When selecting your new home, keep these natural attractions in mind. Whether you plan on purchasing a boat or want to spend your free time hiking in the forest, you should select a neighborhood that provides convenient access to the right area of the city.
Popular Neighborhoods in Boise
The North End is the most honored neighborhood in Boise today. It is one of the oldest communities in the city and offers wide streets lined with trees and many historic homes with beautiful architecture. While removed from downtown Boise, many residents in this area enjoy spectacular downtown views from their windows and nearby streets. The crime rate is low here, but housing prices are often higher than you will see in some other neighborhoods.
For access to the city's best schools and more affluent neighborhoods, go to the Warm Springs area. It's located in eastern Boise and is separated into two smaller communities, Warm Springs Estates and Warm Springs Mesa. Home prices are a bit higher in Warm Springs Mesa, but both areas offer amenities suitable for families with children of all ages.
Buying vs. Rent to Own Homes
What's the difference between a rent-to-own home and a home that you buy through the traditional home-buying process? Both routes will lead you to home ownership, but a rent-to-own agreement gives you more time to secure a loan that you can afford. You get to move into the property right away, but you start out as a renter under the current owner.
During this time, you can take action to raise your credit rating or work on saving up a down payment that will eventually reduce the amount you need to borrow to purchase the home. You have the option to purchase the home by the end of the contract. You still go through the loan application process as you would with a traditional home purchase, but you get to live in your home before you take that step.
Cost of Living in Boise
Boise is considered one of the cheapest places to live in the northwest today. The housing index is slightly lower than the national average, and most goods and services are sold at prices lower than the national average. Housing prices are generally lower than the national average, though there are some homes sold at higher prices in more exclusive neighborhoods. This is a city where you can live luxuriously if you have a substantial income, but you can also live comfortably on a more limited income if you select your home wisely.
There are many beautiful homes with spectacular views in Boise, but you can also find many affordable homes in desirable neighborhoods. The cost of living is lower here than in many large cities throughout the United States, and residents enjoy outdoor recreation year round. In the warmer months, residents hike and bike in the nearby national forests and spend time by the river. In the colder months, it's time to hit the ski trails or enjoy other snow sports. The natural features of the area keep Boise residents active and healthy regardless of the weather.
Rent to Own Realtors
Working with a realtor doesn't guarantee that you will successfully complete a rent to own deal, but their knowledge and expertise can make a big difference in your success rate.
Unfortunately, not many realtors will want to work with you on a rent to own deal. There isn't a lot of profit for a realtor in rent to own deals.
So, you'll need to find others with the knowledge and expertise you are looking for to ensure a successful lease-option experience. Consider consulting with a realtor, a title company and a mortgage officer instead. These professionals are better than a realtor because they are experts in their respective fields, as opposed to realtors who know a good deal about each of those rent to own factors.
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Rent to Own Labs offers free listings for rent to own by owner, foreclosed homes and owner financed properties. Start looking for apartments or houses near me with the Rent to Own Labs search function.
These programs are a great way to buy a condo or townhouse if you have bad credit. In fact, lease purchase and rent to buy programs usually offer cheap homes with no credit check. Just make sure you look at your lease to purchase agreement to understand whether you have the option or obligation to buy the home you're looking at. Lease-purchase agreements require the buyer to purchase by the end of the lease term, while lease-option agreements give the buyer the option to buy.
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