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Rockaway Beach is a great place to take your family, including your fur babies! You can only bring dogs here during the off season but it's so worth it! Check out this happy boy on the beach for the very first time.
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Second Hand Shopping & Dumpster (Curb) Diving in NYC
Second hand shopping has been a passion of mine for a while now for two reasons. First, there's the positive environmental impact of reusing an item that would have ended up in the landfill and negating the negative impact of production costs for a new item – especially if it's clothing or furniture.
Secondly, there is the thrill of getting a great deal on an item that someone didn't see the value in. If done right, there are no cons in thrifting, second hand shopping, dumpster diving, re-using and re-purposing, whatever you want to call it!
Before you get too excited and head off to a local vintage store in Manhattan, prepare yourself. Not all second-hand stores are made equal. The first time I decided to go shopping in the city, I was browsing racks of second hand jackets that ranged from $50 to $300… that is when I realized that second hand doesn't mean cheap. This is not a bad thing.
Shopping for used items isn't just for people on a budget. Entering a second-hand store is like gambling. You do not know what you will find, if you will get ripped off or if you will go home with a steal! That's what's so thrilling about it.
Although, as I've mentioned, thrifting isn't jut for those on a budget, I happen to be on one. In about two months I will no longer be blogging about New York because Isaac and I are moving to our very own house in Rhode Island.
It's funny to mention buying a house in an article about second hand shopping. Unless you are buying a brand new house or build one just for you, you are technically buying a used or second-hand home. Just like with any other gently-used item, you can outfit the home to suit your needs and match your style!
Anyway, going from a shoebox New York apartment to a four bedroom house (which will ironically save us money FYI) comes with its perks as well as challenges. We will need a ridiculous amount of furniture to turn the empty shell of a house into a home.
If we had the budget for it, we'd be visiting antique stores and buying beautiful one-of-a-kind pieces for hundreds of dollars. This is something we will work up to as we shop Savers, my favorite second hand store, and while we scavenge the streets for the biggest risk of all – free furniture.
My next article will be exclusively about Savers, the closest one to New York City is on Long Island near Hempstead. Let me end this post with the pros and cons of finding free furniture on the street.
Brooklyn, and specifically Bushwick, where we will live for two more months, is littered with free furniture all year round. As exciting as finding free furniture is, it happens to be a hit and miss as well as quite risky when it comes to your health.
Pros: it's free! You can find perfectly clean, high quality and even antique furniture that someone was too lazy to sell or take to a second hand store. Some of these items are the very same you'd be spending hundreds of dollars on at a fancy vintage store. These items, however, are rare and you have to be incredibly lucky to find them.
Cons: bed bugs. There are other cons like, it may be dirty, bad quality, peed on by a passing dog (or human). But nothing is worse that the risk of bed bugs. There are articles on signs of bedbugs that you can study and examine. Bed bugs can live in wooden furniture as well as sofas/mattresses.
Pro tip: find out what day trash pick up is. Since leaving furniture out on the curb is technically illegal, people are more likely to sneak their furniture out on these days because they are less likely to get caught.
I have heard my fair share of horror stories related to bed bugs and some kind people who throw out furniture will stick on a note on if there is a potential bed bug risk. But not everyone is that nice and they may not know. Make sure to watch a YouTube video on what to look for. Make sure to check every crack, corner and crevice before you bring anything home.
If you want to avoid these dangers, stick to Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist and garage sales. Although it's still possible that you will buy something with bed bugs in it, people are less likely to sell something that they know will get them bad feedback/angry reviews.
Garage sales are especially great for buyers because the sellers just want to get rid of stuff and will likely sell things at ridiculous prices – like our new incredibly comfy, barely used, leather computer chair for $20. Something that a second hand furniture store would re-sell at at least $60+.
Stay tuned for my article about Savers including info about the type of items they sell, prices and their twice a year 50% off all item sales. If you have any comments, complaints, tips about second hand shopping or dumpster (curb) diving, leave a comment bellow!
$2.75 Ferry in New York City
There are many fancy cruises you can take in NYC! You can also just take a one hour ferry ride for just $2.75. Check it out:
Smiley in Central Park (Video)
Our rescue pit bull Smiley took on the most iconic park in New York City!
This is what happened when we brought Smiley to Central Park in NYC!
The New York Mycological Society
There are strict rules about foraging anything in state parks and city parks. The laws aren't clear at all, so it's always best to ask someone more experienced. Whenever we go picking mushrooms, we bring a towel/picnic blanket to drape over the basket just in case.
We have finally gotten a taste of some good weather so I started researching one of my favorite topics: mushrooms! I grew up picking mushrooms in Europe which is completely different than doing it in New York. First of all, in Europe, Czech Republic in particular, mushroom picking is a popular sport! Second of all, the mushroom season is only 2-3 months long.
In New York it's completely different! First of all, almost no one picks mushrooms. This is true for New York City as well as the state, most Americans in general seem too scared to pick mushrooms! Also, mushroom hunting season here is practically all year round. However, prime mushroom picking time is from April until October.
Coming from a country where you have to wake up at 5 AM after a rainy day to find a single mushroom that hasn't already been picked by the hordes of hungry mushroom hunters. The first mushroom I ever found in New York was found in plain sight on a very busy path in a New York City park… that got me researching.
Even if you know something about picking mushrooms in Europe or Asia, you can't just apply the same knowledge in a new place. There are lookalike mushrooms that can be edible in one country and poisonous in the other. That's why it's a good idea to join a mycological society. If you're in New York, I recommend the New York Mycological Society!
They have a website and a Facebook Page where members (and non members) can learn about mushroom types and join on mushroom hunting expeditions for just $5, unless you become a member for $15 annually ($25 for a family). The group consists of experts, some experienced mushroom pickers and many newbies.
They also don't focus on picking edible mushrooms, they like to explore and identify mushrooms of all sorts! I joined for a walk through a cemetery in the Bronx, where we split up, picked mushrooms and met at the end to examine all of our findings. It was a lot of fun and very educational!
A mycological society can also help explain the laws regarding mushroom picking in the area that you are in. I was surprised that there are so many rules in America about literally everything. Isaac got a fine once for being in a park when it has snowed, despite there being no signs about it.
There are strict rules about foraging anything in state parks and city parks. The laws aren't clear at all, so it's always best to ask someone more experienced. Whenever we go picking mushrooms, we bring a towel/picnic blanket to drape over the basket just in case.
Starting this weekend, I will start going on hikes hoping to find oyster mushrooms that grow all year round! But the moment it gets warm and rainy, everything else will sprout too. I just can't wait!
Do you love mushroom picking? Share your favorite mushroom stories int he comments below!
One World Trade Observatory: New York City
The One World Trade Center has one of the best views of New York City!
The new One World Trade center is an amazing building, not one because of its architecture but because of its history. It is the tallest building in the USA and has one of the best views of New York City! The observatory has a unique view of the bay and even New Jersey. The best time to go here is right before sunrise to see it during the day and at night!
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York City is a great daytime activity if it's not too hot outside.
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Mattie Tiegreen of Green Tie Studio is a graphic designer specializing in minimal and meaningful branding and art direction. She and her husband live in Raleigh, NC but are counting the days until the west coast is home. She's a forever mess maker and a super fan of sushi, sour beer and slow living.
Growing up I really wanted to be
An artist, then a country singer, then a teacher.
My go-to order at a coffee shop is
A vanilla latte at a local joint (or blonde roast with toffee nut flavor at safe-bet Starbucks)
I don't know how I ever lived without
Washing my face! I've always been so lazy about it but I'm turning thirty this year and it's time. I'm three months in and I don't know how I ever went to sleep with makeup on.
One thing people don't know about me is
I struggle with depression if I stay at home for more than a few days at a time. I've learned that I have to work from coffee shops at least once a week and get to the gym every day to feel like the best version of myself.
My real life hero is
Amy Poehler — because she is unapologetically herself and she uses her platform to advocate for a cause larger than herself.
What I love about my work is
The opportunity to make beautiful things with a purpose.
The hardest thing about my work is
Saying "no" to certain projects to leave margin for personal growth, travel, and rest.
How I got started with my current career:
I graduated with a degree in special education and a teaching position lined up. I had always been creative, but didn't explore art in college because I believed there weren't enough viable career options after school. I continued practicing art "on the side" – making greeting cards and wedding stationery for anyone who would let me. I had no intention of it becoming a career and went back to school for a Master's degree in education and continued teaching. The next year, I decided to create a complete line of wedding stationery on Etsy. This changed the trajectory of my business.
Before I knew it, I had enough saved to quit my job and debut my paper line at The National Stationery Show in New York. I worked full-time in wedding paper for two years before deciding to offer strictly digital design services. As much as I loved the paper industry, it felt very transactional, which was not inline with my personality. I craved genuine connection and a longer relationship with clients. In 2015, I re-launched Green Tie Studio with branding and web design packages (and hoped and prayed I'd be sustainable)! Thankfully, the most incredible business owners continue to trust me with building or re-vamping their brand – the importance of which is never lost on me.
The dumbest thing I did when I was starting out was
Copy a wedding invitation I saw on Minted and add it to my Etsy page. I was so embarrassed when they emailed asking me to take it down. That's how I honed my skills: imitating art I admired. What I realized though, was how wrong it was to offer it as my own work. I felt guilty about it for months. But I never made that mistake again and it pushed me to create and appreciate original work.
My typical day looks like
– I wake up around 7:30
– I let my pups outside, make coffee (french press for life) and breakfast (usually avocado toast or oatmeal)
– I enjoy a few quiet moments to be close to Jesus and get my thoughts together before I begin work
– I am at my desk by 9:00 typically answering emails or working through admin to-do's
– I try to work on aversive tasks earlier in the day. Once I start it's never so bad, but if I leave an aversive task for the end of the day, I'll always find an excuse to push it to the next day.
– I break for lunch at noon every day
– I plan my week 3 days at a time down to the hour so I know exactly what I can accomplish. At 5:00 I start winding down and planning for the next day, which includes whatever I didn't accomplish. I've found when I put large tasks on my to-do list for a day, it's difficult to gauge how long something will take. It will inevitably take twice as long as I thought, meaning I end the day with a list of unfinished tasks. By breaking my day into hours and assigning smaller tasks to each hour (Project Brief, Inspiration Board, Send March Invoices, Round 1 Concept Edits, etc.) I'm less overwhelmed.
– I close shop around 5:30 every day and get ready for the gym at 6:00. There are so many days when I don't feel like going but I tell myself if I run 2 miles and am still not feeling it, I can leave without a full workout. I always get into it once I'm there and have never left early!
– I come home by 7:30 to cook dinner and crash on the sofa with my husband and pups by 9 pm. I try to read before bed (but sometimes I blog or answer emails – a huge no-no but I still do it) and am loving Chasing Slow, Present Over Perfect and Art Inc.
I used to think success meant
More clients, more money, more press, more followers, more work.
My current definition of success is
Fewer clients, closer relationships, sustainability, margin, joy.
What does integrity in the work place look like for you?
I think integrity in the design world is strongly centered around inspiration. We live in such a visual world – it can be difficult to know exactly where our inspiration as artists comes from. Something we think is beautiful on Instagram can quickly turn into plagiarism if we're not careful. No one intends for this to happen but it does. Of course in the grand scheme of life, there is nothing new under the sun. But, because we're so inundated with visual content, another's original ideas can sneak their way into our own work. To me, integrity is being aware of this potential and being intentional and innovative with new ideas.
An example of when I had to push through my insecurities…
Last year I partnered with a friend as co-owner of a retail store. Though I loved the experience, I realized 8 months in that it wasn't a good fit for me. I knew it wasn't sustainable for our family but I was terrified to leave that and re-enter freelance design after almost a year out of the industry.
After talking with several mentors and praying for provision, I walked away from the store with a backup plan for what I'd do if I couldn't book any clients. Thankfully, my design business is thriving again. I'm thankful for that experience, though – I'm infinitely more grateful for my job when I remember that nothing is certain.
I know my work/life balance is out of sync when
I don't accomplish everything I planned for the day and resort to finishing it at night. Sometimes I answer emails or work on a "fun" blog project from the sofa, but if I head back to my office after dinner, I'm not in a good place. I really value my evenings. It's the only time I see my husband, so when I compromise that time for work, I start to feel like a worker bee. To remedy this, I'll start with saying "no" to extra projects or offering to begin them in a few weeks/months. I'll also give myself 2-3 hours to work on a Saturday so I can keep my nights work-free. That way, I can still have a weekend (and will normally treat myself to a date night after Saturday work!) but can also knock out some deadlines. I'll also set my alarm for 6am and get an early start (even though it's so painful) and then reward myself with a sweet treat or fun outing if I can finish the to-dos after a few early mornings.
The last time I created something I was proud of was
Yesterday! I finished a project strategy brief for a new client and felt like I encompassed the heart of her business. I got a text from her this morning saying that the mission statement made her cry and that I had perfectly described why she does her job. That meant the world to me.
I wish I could tell my younger self that
Your job is not who you are.
The legacy I hope to leave is
Loving people well — right where they are.


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Circling is a life changing practice. Defined as inter-personal group meditation, it improves businesses, creates love and builds communities around the world. This powerful practice will raise the bar in your life and in your relationships. Through Circling, you will strengthen the cognitive and emotional "muscles" needed to consciously hold and value multiple perspectives. In this workshop you will practice conscious communication and come into your power of being fully present. You will learn to connect deeply with others and stay true to your authentic self while connected.
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Denver left school at 15 to join the Norwegian merchant navy. In 1951 he enlisted in the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders and fought in the Korean war. Wounded, he practised guitar during his convalescence and developed a taste for country and folk music. After being discharged from the army he again went to sea. By this time he had set his sights on a career as a singer, and he jumped ship in the United States and made for Nashville, the centre of country and western music. Taking the stage name Karl Denver, he appeared on radio and television, and the prestigious Grand Ole Opry show, before the immigration department caught up with him and he was deported in 1959.
(Marty Wilde, Billy Fury & Karl Denver)
Back in Britain he settled in Manchester, where he teamed up with Gerry Cottrell and Kevin Neill to form the Karl Denver Trio. They toured the Northern clubs and appeared on Granada Television's Band Stand. In 1961 the trio was 'discovered' by impresario Jack Good, who presented them on his television series Wham! and got them on to a national tour headed by Jess Conrad and Billy Fury.
Good also negotiated a record deal with Decca and acted as producer on the series of hit singles enjoyed by the group over the next three years. This was an interregnum in British pop; after rock 'n' roll and before the Beatles. During it Karl Denver found a niche. He appealed to the curious British penchant for yodelling cowboys exemplified in the1950s by Slim Whitman, whose signature tune Indian Love Call was part of the Denver stage act. Denver himself was hailed in the
New Musical Express as 'an artist with a totally different and distinctive approach'.
(Peter Jay, Marty Wide, Karl Denver and Billy Fury 1962)
Denver's hits included a pre-1914 Victor Schertzinger song Marcheta, an equally antique French song, A Little Love A Little Kiss, the hillbilly tune Mexicali Rose and Wimoweh.
There were small hits for the Trio in 1964, but their music sounded decidedly old-fashioned compared with that of the Fab Four and the numerous beat groups who now dominated the pop scene. Although The Karl Denver Trio faded from the media limelight, they continued to perform in cabaret at home and overseas. There was a brief, unexpected return to the charts in 1989 when the eccentric Happy Mondays had them guesting on their track Lazyitis and on an updated recording of Wimoweh on the fashionable Factory label. This made no impact on the psyche of the acid house generation, however, and Denver returned to the cabaret circuit.
Karl Denver died of a brain tumor a few days after his 67th birthday at the end of 1998 although Karl had claimed that he was born during 1934- probably because he liked to appear younger than he really was.
(info mainly from Dave Laing, The Guardian, 1998)
The Karl Denver Trio, all in fine voice, at the Peterborough Country Music Festival (UK) 1983 singing Rose Marie & Love me with all your heart.
Karls website: http://members.tele2.nl/p.bodemeijer/


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Urgent! Protestant Christian Teacher who majored in History !!!
Posted By: Disciple International Christian School <[email protected]>
Date: Tuesday, 20 August 2019, at 7:11 a.m.
My name is Paul Kim, and I am a principal of Disciple International Christian School in Cheongju, Chungcheongbukdo, South Korea. Our school is looking for a dedicated and committed Christian teachers.
1. School Information
- Church- supported Christian school
- Focus on teaching students for future's Christian leaders
- All the teachers and students are Christians.
- Located in Ochangeup Cheongwongu, Cheongjusi, Chungcheongbukdo, South Korea
- Uses Bob Jones University Press textbooks
2. Working Conditions
- Monday - Friday, 8:30am ¨C 4:30pm
- Class size: max. 8 students
- Mandatory attendance for weekly staff meetings and school events
- Working Visa provided(E-2 Visa)
- Monthly payment : 2,200,000Won
- Airfare: round trip
- Competitive salary with overtime pay
- Housing, Health insurance, and National pension provided
- Vacation time in 5 Weeks Summer vacation, 2 weeks winter vacation, 1 week Spring Vacation
- Severance payment will be covered with 5 weeks Summer vacation.
- Contract is renewable upon agreement after one year
3. Qualifications
- Sincere Christian
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- Child-loving minded person
- Major in History(or Social Studies)
-Teaching experience preferred
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- National Criminal Background(or FBI Criminal Background)
- Apostille of University Graduation Certificate
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Pawel Popiel
Doctoral Candidate
Pawel Popiel is interested in examining the way media are shaped through the interactions between media industries, state and nongovernmental institutions, and media users. This includes consideration of economic, legal and political dimensions of media policy issues such as online privacy, net neutrality and internet governance. In his previous work, he has also explored the effects of federal and city grant programs for local nonprofits addressing the digital divide. He holds a B.A. in Political Science from McGill University and an M.A. in Media Studies from the University of Texas at Austin.
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We want to work with Māori in a way that is consistent with the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi of partnership, protection and participation.
We acknowledge the partnership, protection and participation inherent in the Treaty. New Zealand was founded on the basis of bicultural partnerships. The Foundation aims to work together with Māori to ensure a true partnership exists, sharing our skills and supporting one another.
The Foundation will act in accordance with the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.
The Foundation will ensure Māori iwi, hapu, whanau ad kaupapa Maori organisations:
The Foundation will arrange, from time to time, to hold one of its formal meetings on a Marae.
whakatauki (proverb)
Mā te whakātu, ka mohio, mā te mohio ka marama, mā te marama ka matau, mā te matau ka ora.
With discussion comes knowledge, with knowledge comes light and understanding, with light and understanding comes wisdom, with wisdom comes wellness.
The Rātā Foundation Board, through its Māori Committee, has started the journey to develop a Māori Strategy. We expect this strategy will guide the Foundation in how we work and support Māori communities, their whanau, hapu and iwi.
We want to develop a Māori Strategy to guide us to understand:
In 2016, our Kaumātua and our Māori and Pasifika Engagement Advisor were appointed to support the early stages of relationship building and engagement. This will build our understanding of what is important to Māori and shape our priorities for our funding. The partnership between Rātā Foundation and Māori will evolve and grow as we continue to engage with Iwi in our regions.


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Stay At Home Moms – The 2nd Chapter
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This past week I went out to lunch with two girlfriends on two separate occasions. One topic that came up in both lunches was what to do now that the kids are in school full time.
When we first became stay at home moms, our days were filled with the baby's schedule. Nap time, feeding time, play time, bed time. As our babies got a little older, we started taking classes. Our days were filled with Gymboree, Music Together and playdates. Once they became toddlers, we signed them up for nursery school. Our days revolved around getting them ready for school, running a couple of errands, and then playdates or after school activities.
Now we have school aged children. Our days revolve around getting the children ready for school and then waiting for them to get home. We fill the hours with household needs, going to the gym and an occasional lunch with friends. For me, this is the hardest time being a stay at home mom.
Before having children, I was very career driven. I went to graduate school for my MBA with the goal of becoming a Brand or Marketing Manager. I ran a highly successful brand for 2 years before having my daughter. Once I had her, I knew I couldn't keep up with working those crazy hours and be involved in her daily routine. I decided to give up my career to focus on my family.
The first 4 months of being a stay at home mom were very difficult and isolating. Once I joined classes and made mommy friends, everything began to change. Now fast forward to the present and that feeling of isolation has returned. Long gone are the playdates and classes, replaced now with a full day of school.
I started to feel lost and a little depressed with my current situation. Here I am – upper 30's with an MBA, sitting home doing laundry and going to the gym. I was bored and unmotivated. Then one day while having lunch with my husband, I expressed how I was feeling and we came up with the idea to start a blog.
The blog has been an amazing outlet for me. It has allowed me to feel challenged and to have a focus while the kids are in school. When the children come home, I can enjoy our time together because I get to spend the day doing something for myself.
Before writing this article, I googled Stay At Home Mom jobs. There are some great options out there, so if you are looking for something to keep you busy, and make some income, this could be an area for you to explore further. This blog is definitely not a huge money maker, (not yet anyway!) but it gives me something to focus on while the kids are in school.
So, if you are a stay at home mom of school aged children, know that feeling of being lost or isolated is normal and there are many of us that have experienced it, or are experiencing it right now. The first step to breaking out of that rut is to find something you enjoy and explore how you can incorporate that into a daily routine. Social media has its pros and cons, but I think one of its biggest pros is community. Instagram is a great way to "meet" people all over the world that share your interests. If you like to decorate your home, photograph and post it. If you like to eat or cook, photograph and post it. If you like to shop, photograph and post it. There is something for everyone!
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Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The City and Borough of Juneau Docks and Harbors Board voted unanimously Thursday on a motion to begin the process of impounding the Lumberman tugboat, with a provision that all future actions need to come before the board.
An initial plan involved sending a proposed letter, written by Port Director Carl Uchytil, to the Alaska Attorney General asking for help with impounding or removing the Lumberman tugboat from Gastineau Channel.
In the memo, Uchytil wrote to the Attorney General that the Lumberman should qualify as a derelict vessel under Alaska law, and that it is currently obstructing the waterway of the channel.
Uchytil had suggested that if the AG did not act on the request, other avenues are available to remove the tugboat. One of those options was to ask the Alaska state government about the issue, or to get together with the Juneau delegation to address the vessel.
"There are no good answers here," Uchytil said. "Nobody wants to touch because if you touch it, you own it, and that is a six-figure issue … but I think we have the authority to impound it."
The vessel is currently stranded in tidelands controlled by the Department of Natural Resources. The vessel has become a safety concern in the Gastineau Channel north of the bridge to Douglas Island.
Uchytil said DNR received a $200K quote from an outside party to tow the vessel to Hoonah for its decommissioning.
Member Jim Becker suggested an open public bid on the boat to get it a new owner who would remove it, while member Weston Eiler, citing direction from the CBJ Assembly, said the board should task staff with finding the most cost-effective way of disposal.
Uchytil said if the vessel is impounded, it could be offered for sale, possibly with a caveat that it leaves the CBJ.
Uchytil said the current owner, Brendan Mattson, has never used the Juneau harbor system.
During the meeting member Budd Simpson moved that the borough should initiate proceedings to impound the vessel.
"While the impound process is taking its course we can figure out what happens after," Simpson said. "It gives us legal control."
Eiler and member Mark Ridgway objected on financial grounds.
"I would suggest that the moment we remove it, we likely also remove much hope of combining other folks to help with the cost," Eiler said.
Uchytil also provided an update on the Cruise Lines International lawsuit, saying the city manager could soon post the requests for uses of marine passenger fees, in accordance with a recent federal court ruling.
The board also directed Uchytil to have staff develop a plan on whether adding a 305-square-foot space extension to the People's Wharf area of Tracy's King Crab Shack is prudent. The lessee, William Heumann, asked the board for additional outdoor seating in the right of way.
The next board meeting is set for Thursday, Feb. 28 at 5 p.m.


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MSI, world's leading brand in gaming hardware, forayed into the professional laptop category today, revealing PS42 under MSI Prestige Series. The first laptop in the Prestige series will be catering to professionals as well as women. Powered with a fingerprint sensor for security, NVIDIA® GeForce® discrete graphics, and up to 8th Gen. Intel® Core™ i7 processor, the PS42 is a perfect mix of performance and design. The brand has also lifted the curtain for its new gaming laptop GF63 at the flag-off event of Taiwan Excellence Gaming Rig.
Tailored for specific consumers (gamers and professionals respectively), both models feature a thin bezel design. The near edge-to-edge aesthetics are not only lighter in weight but also smaller in dimension. In addition, the enhanced battery life delivers much longer working-hours and provides great convenience in portable usage, even gaming. Together with the previously-announced GS65, MSI has set a new standard for portability with the "Thin Bezel Gaming" genre.
The brand new GF63 debuts with its 15.6" ultra-slim footprint and thin bezel with measuring less than 2kg in weight. Continuing MSI's gaming DNA and powerful performance, the GF63 carries up to 8th Gen. Intel® Core™ i7 processor and NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 Ti graphics, while lasting over 7 hours in battery life. The GF63 can be considered as a lite version of GS65, which provides gamers a new choice of "portable gaming firepower!"
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Financing apartment complexes
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Dean Gustafson
from Fairbanks, Alaska
posted almost 2 years ago
I'm an investor out of Alaska. I currently own 2 single family homes in Michigan (phenomenal ROI) and a duplex in Alaska. Currently working on my second duplex in AK. (Real estate is awesome) :)
I'm looking to purchase a cheaper apartment complex, to start with- I'm able to find banks that'll lend at a 80% LTV, which is about average.
My question- can I get private money lenders to finance the other 20%? The banks might have contingencies that prohibit that, which is why I ask.
My idea was to go to Upgrade.com or Upstart.com to get the other 20%- which the interest rate would be VERY high (around 24.99%). I'd spend the first year paying off that loan quickly so I don't incur all that interest. I don't mind hustling and working to make my dream a reality
I know this is a risky, and kind of odd game plan, but I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts.
Thanks- and happy investing, my friends!
Andrew Beauchemin
Real Estate Broker from Philadelphia, PA
replied almost 2 years ago
Hi @Dean Gustafson , in my opinion, it may be tough to find a bank that will lend 80% LTV, when the primary borrower (you) doesn't have any skin in the game. I would try to cut that 20% equity loan back as much as you can, maybe by borrowing from friends or family to get at least 5-10% down. Putting myself in the shoes of the bank on the 80%, I would have the feeling that your priority is paying back the 20% loan, not my loan.
Thanks for your response! Yes- I can see how that would be troubling with the Bank. But being a little more creative- such as borrowing only 5-10% like you said, might be a good idea.
Edward P.
Investor from Los Angeles, California
replied almost 2 years ago
Hi Dean,
I am not sure this is the best way to go about it. Are you able to find traditional lending after you get the money from the P2P lending source?
Hi @Edward P
I can get the funds P2P but would a traditional lender allow that with commercial loans?
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OMG, I love those boots. The funny thing is, I ordered this exactly a month before I saw those gorgeous boots in store. I fell in love instantly and they were on sale. What a luck. And it matched with bag perfectly. Almost same story was with this dress. I found it on last sales in Zara, for 10€...
Since i cut my hair shorter (a lot shorter), I`ve been trying out different, more edgy everyday styles. Who said I can`t wear overknee red velvet boots during day? I can`t wear it to work, of course, but when I go out in the city, I˙ll wear it.
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Past lives are real. I have had several: in one, I was a gymnast who longed to be Nadia Comaneci. In another, I was a dancer, as well as a student. I was a poet for a while. I have been a Londoner, a New Yorker, the wife of a Wall Street Lawyer. All of them came to an end, and each ending was like a little death, although some of them were slow and natural and therefore not worth any period of grieving. It's a lot to have crammed into 40 years, but I'm grateful for every moment.
My newest life finds me knee deep in motherhood. In love. Caught up passionately viewing life through a camera lens, trying valiantly to balance what I would like to do with what I need to do, and what I have to do. I know where I have been, but I don't know where I am going. More than ever, however, I know how little it matters to be able to see into the future, and what a waste of precious time it is to even try. The man who holds my heart closely to his own renews my sense of the present daily.
I am here, now. Seeing, now. Over the past year I looked at myself differently; I saw reality reflected back in the mirror: the reality of my own moment. My hands have become my mother's hands; the lines on my face tell the stories of all my past lives. Recently my daughter asked me if I was young, and I said no, but I am also not old. "You are in the middle. Middle-aged." Middle. I hope I am not yet at the middle of my life; I would like the middle to be a few years to come yet, but that isn't up to me, so I will make the most of now.
All photographs made during the past year, my 40th.


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DENVER (CBS4) – Even though an appeal is certainly on the horizon, state officials have to figure out how to nearly triple the education budget when they say the money isn't there.
On Friday, after a 5-week trial, a judge in the Lobato case ruled that Colorado's public school system is severely underfunded and ordered that the state figure out a way to allocate an additional $4 billion to schools in its budget.
The plaintiffs, made up of parents, students and nearly two dozen school districts, weren't asking for damages, but rather that the state give an additional $4 billion to education.
Two members of a multi-plaintiff team, Taylor and Anthony Lobato, argued that Colorado's school districts are severely underfunded. The lawsuit, called the Lobato case, argued that there is no rational connection between the state's school funding system and what it's asking the schools to accomplish.
Three years ago the Colorado Supreme Court ruled that the public school finance system must be reviewed by the courts to assure that it meets the constitutional requirement of a thorough and uniform system of public education. A Denver district judge just ruled that it does not.
The state general fund is currently just over $7 billion. Of that, about $2.8 billion, or more than 40 percent, goes toward education or K-12. Giving an additional $4 billion to education would consume nearly all of the state's general fund.
"I don't know how we would cover it. It would mean there would be no money for State Patrol, for any type of transportation, for corrections; there would be no money for judicial, it would basically take everything away plus a huge part of human services," said Rep. Cheri Gerou, R-Evergreen.
"Well you know this education system … it's been guaranteed to us in the constitution and it's been here for a long time and the students of Colorado haven't been getting that," student plaintiff Taylor Lobato said. "It's not just for those students who have out-of-date text books, it's for all of the students."
The judge also said the state could keep its current budget and appropriations in place until the higher court makes its decision on what should be done.
State attorneys argued that Colorado has more than doubled spending on public education in the past 15 years.
There are ways to make money, Some people will be upset, but if you need the money this is one way. Expand the lottery to include daily numbers pick three and four. Also back in NY. they have Quick Draw. Quick Draw is in alot of locations from bars to restaurants Its a type of keno. Also expand gambling to other areas in the State. Put slot machines in bars and other areas like DIA. Just a thought
Who died and left Judge Rappaport an expert on education funding? Does she have any education credentials or other training/experience that would give her a capacity to understand the subject she is 'ruling' on?
The problem is with allocation. There is plenty of money, but it is not getting to the students. Remove the superfluous , create a salary benchmark/caps based on function. Re audit capital agreement for equity and evaluate all contracts for efficiency and quality of performance to the quantity of service provided. I think just like Jo Blow everyone has thier hands in his pockets and he can't pay what they are saying he has to pay. Sound familiar?
me and maria here illegal. we have many ancor baby. you pay for casa,food,medico,even buy me tahoe chevy with bling wheels, with money for ancor babys! Get picture gringos?
Part of the issue of the lack of funding in Colorado schools is the extreme influx of illegal immigrants in CO schools. Many of their parents don';t own homes or pay taxes, so we are educating Mexico's children for them.
Our public school system, or at least Denver's and some suburbs, may very well go bankrupt, and until the ILLEGAL immigration issue is fixed, there is no help for it.
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Bollywood SlidersPrep: 60 Minutes Cook: 45 Minutes Serves: 12 Submitted by: Chef AC Boral
Ingredients2 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken breast
1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
4 tablespoons Peanut Oil
4 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon garlic minced
2 tablespoons Ground Coriander
3 teaspoons Ground Cumin
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 teaspoons Paprika
1 teaspoon Cayenne
2 teaspoons Ground ginger
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 cup White onion, diced small
3 cups Tomato puree
2 cups heavy cream
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped, plus additional for garnish
1 cup White cabbage, shredded
1 cup red cabbage, shredded
2 tablespoons Lime juice
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
to taste salt and pepper
1 KING'S HAWAIIAN Original Hawaiian Sweet Dinner Rolls 12 pack
Step 1
Butterfly each chicken breast into two equal pieces by cutting through them horizontally.
Step 2
Whisk together yogurt, 2 tbsp peanut oil, lime juice and garlic. Add chicken to this marinade and completely coat. Marinate for at least one hour.
Step 3
Combine white cabbage, red cabbage, cilantro and lime juice to make slaw.
Step 4
Whisk together the coriander, cumin, cardamom, nutmeg, paprika, cayenne and ginger in a small bowl. In a sauté pan over medium high heat, melt the butter and caramelize onions to a light brown color.
Step 5
Reduce heat to medium, then stir in the spice mixture. Add tomato puree, water, heavy cream and salt, and bring the sauce to a boil. Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and allow sauce to thicken slightly, about 10 minutes.
Step 6
Oil and heat skillet to medium high heat until hot. Add 1 tbsp peanut oil. Working in batches, cook chicken breasts, turning them a few times and lowering the heat if the chicken chars too quickly, until browned well on both sides and cooked through. Should take 6 to 8 minutes total. Let chicken cool, slice thinly.
Step 7
Assemble sliders with chicken on bottom bun, topped with slaw and tikka masala sauce. Serve with extra sauce on the side.