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Last week's congressional testimony by Gen. David Petraeus and Green Zone administrator Ryan Crocker set the propaganda stage for a Bush regime attack on Iran. On April 10 Robert H. Reid of AP News reported: "The top US commander has shifted the focus from al-Qaida to Iranian-backed 'special groups' as the main threat . . . The shift was articulated by Gen. Petraeus who told Congress that 'unchecked, the special groups pose the greatest long-term threat to the viability of a democratic Iraq.'"
According to the neocon propaganda, the "special groups" (have you ever heard of them before?) are breakaway elements of al Sadr's militia.
Nonsensical on its face, the Petraeus/Crocker testimony is just another ploy in the macabre theatre of lies that the Bush regime has told in order to justify its wars of naked aggression against Muslims.
Fact #1: Al Sadr is not allied with Iran. He speaks with an Iraqi voice and has his militia under orders to stand down from conflict. The Badr militia is the Shi'ite militia that is allied with Iran. Why did the US and its Iraqi puppet Maliki attack al Sadr's militia and not the Badr militia or the breakaway elements of Sadr's militia that allegedly now operate as gangs?
Fact #2: The Shi'ite militias and the Sunni insurgents are armed with weapons available from the unsecured weapon stockpiles of Saddam Hussein's army. If Iran were arming Iraqis, the Iraqi insurgents and militias would have armor-piercing rocket-propelled grenades and surface-to-air missiles. These two weapons would neutralize the US advantage by enabling Iraqis to destroy US helicopter gunships, aircraft and tanks. The Iraqis cannot mass their forces as they have no weapons against US air power. To destroy US tanks, Iraqis have to guess the roads US vehicles will travel and bury bombs constructed from artillery shells. The inability to directly attack armor and to defend against air attack denies offensive capability to Iraqis.
If the Iranians desired to arm Iraqis, they obviously would provide these two weapons that would change the course of the war.
Just as the Bush regime lied to Americans and the UN about why Iraq was attacked, hiding the real agenda behind false claims that Saddam Hussein had weapons of mass destruction and connections to al Qaeda, the Bush regime is now lying about why it needs to attack Iran. Could anyone possibly believe that Iran is so desirous of having its beautiful country bombed and its nuclear energy program destroyed that Iran would invite an attack by fighting a "proxy war" against the US in Iraq?
That the Bush regime would tell such a blatant lie shows that the regime has no respect for the intelligence of the American public and no respect for the integrity of the US media.
And why should it? The public and media have fallen for every lie the Bush regime has told.
The moral hypocrisy of US politicians is unrivaled. McCain says that if he were president he would not attend the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics because China has killed and injured 100 Tibetans who protested Tibet's occupation by China. Meanwhile the Iraqi toll of the American occupation is one million dead and four million displaced. That comes to 20 per cent of the Iraqi population. At what point does the US occupation of Iraq graduate from a war crime to genocide?
Not to be outdone by McCain's hypocrisy, Bush declared: "The message to the Iranians is: we will bring you to justice if you continue to try to infiltrate, send your agents or send surrogates to bring harm to our troops and/or the Iraqi citizens."
Consider our "Christian" president's position: It is perfectly appropriate for the US to bomb and to invade countries and to send its agents and surrogates to harm Iraqis, Afghans, Somalians, Serbians and whomever, but resistance to American aggression is the mark of terrorism, and any country that aids America's victims is at war with America.
The three-week "cakewalk" war that would be paid for by Iraqi oil revenues is now into its sixth year. According to Nobel economist Joseph Stiglitz, the cost of the war to Americans is between three and five trillion dollars. Five trillion dollars equals the entire US personal and corporate income tax revenues for two years.
Of what benefit is this enormous expenditure to America? The price of oil and gasoline in US dollars has tripled, the price of gold has quadrupled, and the dollar has declined sharply against other currencies. The national debt has rapidly mounted. America's reputation is in tatters.
The Bush regime's possible attack on Iran would widen the war dramatically and escalate the costs.
Not content with war with Iran, Republican presidential candidate John McCain in a speech written for him by neocon warmonger Robert Kagan promises to confront both Russia and China.
Three questions present themselves:
(1) Will our foreign creditors–principally China, Japan and Saudi Arabia–finance a third monstrous Bush regime war crime?
(2) Will Iran sit on its hands and wait on the American bombs to fall?
(3) Will Russia and China passively wait to be confronted by the warmonger McCain?
Should a country that is over-extended in Iraq and Afghanistan be preparing to attack yet a third country, while threatening to interfere in the affairs of two large nuclear powers? What sort of political leadership seeks to initiate conflict in so many unpromising directions?
With Iran, Russia, China, and North Korea threatened by American belligerence, it is not difficult to imagine a scenario that would terminate all pretense of American power: For example, instead of waiting to be attacked, Iran uses its Chinese and Russian anti-ship missiles, against which the US reportedly has poor means of defense, and sinks every ship in the American carrier strike forces that have been foolishly massed in the Persian Gulf, simultaneously taking out the Saudi oil fields and the Green Zone in Baghdad, the headquarters of the US occupation. Shi'ite militias break the US supply lines from Kuwait, and Iranian troops destroy the dispersed US forces in Iraq before they can be concentrated to battle strength.
Simultaneously, North Korea crosses the demilitarized zone and takes South Korea, China seizes Taiwan and dumps a trillion dollars of US Treasury bonds on the market. Russia goes on full nuclear alert and cuts off all natural gas to Europe.
What would the Bush regime do? Wet its pants? Push the button and end the world?
If America really had dangerous enemies, surely the enemies would collude to take advantage of a dramatically over-extended delusional regime that, blinded by its own arrogance and hubris, issues gratuitous threats and lives by Mao's doctrine that power comes out of the barrel of a gun.
There are other less dramatic scenarios. Why does the US assume that only it can initiate aggression, boycotts, freezes on financial assets of other countries and bans on foreign banks from participation in the international banking system? If the rest of the world were to tire of American aggression or to develop a moral conscience, it would be easy to organize a boycott of America and to ban US banks from participating in the international banking system. Such a boycott would be especially effective at the present time with the balance sheets of US banks impaired by subprime derivatives and the US government dependent on foreign loans in order to finance its day-to-day activities.
Sooner or later it will occur to other countries that putting up with America is a habit that they don't need to continue.
Does America really need more political leadership that leads in such unpromising directions?
PAUL CRAIG ROBERTS was Assistant Secretary of the Treasury in the Reagan administration. He was Associate Editor of the Wall Street Journal editorial page and Contributing Editor of National Review. He is coauthor of The Tyranny of Good Intentions.He can be reached at: email@example.com


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It has been 2 years, but I ran across the post below this morning by accident and it bears repeating. THIS! This is not something we we will ever really recover from – financially (in the end he swindled us for over 65,000 dollars), health wise (my health deteriorated with multiple infections that are at times ongoing and resulted in hospitalization and surgery before it was all over) or heart wise (your heart is never supposed to break from the actions of a blood relative who claims to have your best interest at heart). It does serve as a stark reminder though of how strong I CAN be… SO I am re-posting this as a reminder of that strength and perseverance.
While I was cleaning up the kitchen and dinner dishes recently I realized I've been posting quite a few recipes, but have been severely lacking on my actual "writing" about what is going on in our lives. For years I have worked really hard at keeping this an eternally optimistic blog full of grace for the great and wonderful blessings in my life, always trying to live by the old rule, "If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all". BUT, there comes a time to call out the crazy acrimonious instigators and tell it like it is, if for no other reason than to get it out of my head so I can be more at peace.
Well, today is the 2 1/2 year mark (though it feels like 10 years), the house is sold and we are completely packed and CANNOT WAIT to have this horrific experience in our rear view mirror.
You all know my categories for this place, A HOUSE FROM HELL, REHABBING GRAMS & GRAMPS HOUSE, CHRONICLES OF MY MISGUIDED COUSIN BETH which fit REALLY well, but in the 2+ years since we started this project there are a few tags that could be added that now fit even better like GOLD DIGGING WITCH WITH A GOD COMPLEX, THE FOX IS LOOSE IN THE HEN HOUSE, NO BALLS COUSIN and LOONEY TUNE UNCLE.
ALL of this is so sad to admit, you never want to believe the worst about your own family. This experience has lent credence to the adage that family isn't always blood, but those you chose to love. It still baffles me that anyone can turn their back on their family, their own flesh and blood, for money which is exactly what my uncle did when my aunt passed away and he took up with the apparent GOLD DIGGING WITCH WITH A GOD COMPLEX.
He became an even more arrogant, egotistical and abusive cheating bastard after taking up with her. Almost immediately she had his power of attorney and things took an immediate turn for the worse as they tried to swindle us beyond belief. After hiring an attorney we were able to force the sale, but are still losing a ton money on the deal. My uncle used us and our skills as well as our cash to get the work done on the house and then tried to evict us claiming we had done nothing to better the property. Fortunately, I kept a chronological progress here on the blog, every receipt to the tune of over $50,000.00 and a detailed log of hours which adds up to over $200,000.00 of labor. So, unfortunately, my blood uncle did swindle us in the end, but worse than that he abused a sacred blood relationship.
The definition of swindle is: swindle – to use unscrupulous trickery or deception to defraud others or cheat someone to obtain money or other assets.
Many of you remember how disheartened we were when we arrived here to find NOT what we were told, but the HOUSE FROM HELL full of…well just FULL and filthy! It was a rodent's dream AND it was a hoarder's nest. It was full to the rafters and even the rafters were full and so was the backyard and the garage.
The agreement with my uncle was that the house was ours for a discounted price if we came to help clean it out and care for my aunt. He was offering to help get us back on our feet after the cancer, surgeries, VA claim issues and health issues. Ironically, if he really loved me he would have never exposed me to this house which ultimately left me with the bacterial infections one after another that culminated in my bypass surgery. Supposedly we were going to use our abilities in the process of helping him and make some money for us too, NOT end up completely upside down and worse off than when we got here both financially and physically not to mention we never even had a chance to work on the VA red tape mess.
Here are the BEFORE and beginning AFTER pictures to refresh your memory
So on to the before and after pictures. Hubby is upset that the before pictures don't truly show how HORRIBLY DISGUSTING this place really was. I just hope the after pictures show how truly GREAT it is now – it really is turn key now!
This is the pantry floor as clean as it would get! We scraped off all the linoleum and sanitized the foundation before re-flooring. |
This 10 pound bag of sugar was spilled ALL over a pantry shelf and was one of the biggest sources for the ants, cockroaches and mice. |
This is one of 3 sections of the living room carpet that had melted candle wax all over it. She had just arranged the furniture over it. |
We made built in cabinets in the living room to hold things like the DVD player, WiiU, movies and games, etc… |
There was a funky built in area above the tub for linens that needed to be removed and the walls had to be re-done after the 2 layers of wall paper were removed and the wall board was peeling away.
It took months to get to this freezer and then weeks to get into it. The key wouldn't work! Turns out the seal had failed and there was a HUGE layer of ice sealing it shut. It then took hubby days to chip away ALL the ice and bag the food that was there. We are SO thankful for our trash guys. For a case of beer and soda twice a week and some "special" bottles at Christmas they took ALL we gave them. Way more than they were supposed to or should have. We thank them for going ABOVE and BEYOND! |
I tried to salvage these globes covered in nicotine and dirt, but in the end it was a lost cause. |
JUST A TYPICAL TRASH DAY. It looked like this, sometimes double this EVERY! trash day (2 times a week) for 9 months! |
This was the path hubby created through to the back gate.
Did I ever mention that the neighbor next door in a 2 story tried to buy this place because he loved the floor plan, but my uncle wouldn't sell until the foundation work was done? In ALL honestly this house would still be sitting here in the same condition we found it if we hadn't come long when we did. Unfortunately for us it appears my uncle does NOT appreciate any of this. He still wants more money than it was worth and said if he'd realized it's condition, he would have just dumped it. If that is the case I have to wonder why he didn't sell to the next door neighbor to begin with and honestly if he's going to "DUMP" it why not do so to the people who spent the money for the parts and labor AND did the back breaking work for over a year?
Here are the FINAL AFTER pictures of an empty sold house:
I would like to say I am thankful for this experience and the lessons learned, but I just can't. I do know grams is no longer turning in her grave over what her son and his daughter allowed her home to become because we have restored it and made it better. The girl scout in me has taken over though and we are better people for having done the right thing by family and are DEFINITELY leaving it better than we found it.
I can say I am glad it's over and after taking some serious time to rehab at the gym and in the pool to regain my strength this summer elsewhere, we will move forward to something better FAR FAR AWAY from any influence of my caustic, toxic, back stabbing uncle who gave such a wonderful speech at our first Christmas about how lucky they all were that we came to the rescue when they were in over their heads because of my Aunt's Alzheimers and dementia after my cousin died and left this place such a shambles. He went on and on about how he would make it worth our while because he had no real idea what an F***ing Pig his daughter was until we spent months just cleaning out the place to begin this project. Calling his daughter, my cousin an F***ing pig were his words, not mine, but then he turned around and literally swindled us out of our time, my health, our trust and our money.
My rant is done. I know Karma and God will take care of the rest.

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The Compaq Presario CQ57-366SA won't win any awards for its looks, but does offer the things we look for in a budget machine. It's solid with a decent screen and great speakers, and the sort of internal specifications we'd expect at this price.
However, even though this is a budget machine, we'd still appreciate something a little nicer to look at.
The Compaq is a solid black brick seemingly devoid of colours, shades or textures. It's boring and uninspired but, as mentioned above, solidly built – with only a small amount of flex detectable around the chassis.
We were also pleased to discover that it's not as heavy as it looks, but it isn't the lightest at 2.5kg.
Leaving the aesthetics behind, usability is perfectly acceptable. The keyboard has wide buttons and a good depth of travel but, despite the amount of space on the chassis, feels cramped. There's no numeric keypad or quick-access hotkeys to be found, but, like most laptops, you can alter volume and media playback by holding down the Function key and using the F-keys.
While the touchpad is responsive, it's also the exact same shade of black as the rest of the chassis and therefore wonderfully camouflaged.
Where the Compaq picks up again is with the screen. It's got a 1366 x 768 pixel resolution, meaning you can enjoy 720p HD videos – although the full 1080p experience is out of reach. We found that although the screen was very bright, it wasn't as sharp as we've seen elsewhere. The Super-TFT coating helps, but ultimately we'd pick this for working on documents rather than watching Avatar.
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More C++ Idioms/Non-Virtual Interface
Non-Virtual Interface
edit- To modularize/refactor common before and after code fragments (e.g., invariant checking, acquiring/releasing locks) for an entire class hierarchy at one location.
Also Known As
edit- Template Method - a more generic pattern, from the Gang of Four's Design Patterns book.
editPre- and post-condition checking is known to be a useful object-oriented programming technique particularly at development time. Pre- and post-conditions ensure that invariants of a class hierarchy (and in general an abstraction) are not violated at designated points during execution of a program. Using them at development time or during debug builds helps in catching violations earlier. To maintain consistency and ease of maintenance of such pre- and post-conditions, they should be ideally modularized at one location. In a class hierarchy, where its invariants must be held before and after every method in the subclasses, modularization becomes important.
Similarly, acquiring and releasing locks on a data structure common to a class hierarchy can be considered as a pre- and post-condition, which must be ensured even at production time. It is useful to separate the responsibility of lock acquiring and releasing from subclasses and put it at one place - potentially in the base class.
Solution and Sample Code
editNon-Virtual Interface (NVI) idiom allows us to refactor before and after code fragments at one convenient location - the base class. The NVI idiom is based on 4 guidelines outlined by Herb Sutter in his article named "Virtuality"[2]. Quoting Herb:
- Guideline #1: Prefer to make interfaces nonvirtual, using Template Method design pattern.
- Guideline #2: Prefer to make virtual functions private.
- Guideline #3: Only if derived classes need to invoke the base implementation of a virtual function, make the virtual function protected.
- Guideline #4: A base class destructor should be either public and virtual, or protected and nonvirtual. - Quote complete.
Here is some code that implements the NVI idiom following the above 4 guidelines.
class Base {
ReaderWriterLock lock_;
SomeComplexDataType data_;
void read_from( std::istream & i) { // Note non-virtual
assert(data_.check_invariants()); // must be true
assert(data_.check_invariants()); // must be true
void write_to( std::ostream & o) const { // Note non-virtual
virtual ~Base() {} // Virtual because Base is a polymorphic base class.
virtual void read_from_impl( std::istream & ) = 0;
virtual void write_to_impl( std::ostream & ) const = 0;
class XMLReaderWriter : public Base {
virtual void read_from_impl (std::istream &) {
// Read XML.
virtual void write_to_impl (std::ostream &) const {
// Write XML.
class TextReaderWriter : public Base {
virtual void read_from_impl (std::istream &) {}
virtual void write_to_impl (std::ostream &) const {}
The above implementation of the base class captures several design intents that are central to achieving the benefits of the NVI idiom. This class intends to be used as a base class and therefore, it has a virtual destructor and some pure virtual functions (read_from_impl, write_to_impl), which must be implemented by all the concrete derived classes. The interface for clients (i.e., read_from and write_to) is separate from the interface for the subclasses (i.e. read_from_impl and write_to_impl). Although the read_from_impl and write_to_impl are two private functions, the base class can invoke the corresponding derived class functions using dynamic dispatch. These two functions give the necessary extension points to a family of derived classes. However, they are prevented from extending the client interface (read_from and write_to). Note that, it is possible to call interface for clients from the derived classes, however, it will lead to recursion. Finally, the NVI idiom suggests use of exactly one private virtual extension point per public non-virtual function.
Clients invoke only the public interface, which in turn invokes virtual *_impl functions as in the Template Method design pattern. Before and after invoking the *_impl functions, lock operations and invariant checking operations are performed by the base class. In this way, hierarchy wide before and after code fragments can be put together at one place, simplifying maintenance. Clients of the Base hierarchy still get polymorphic behavior even though they don't invoke virtual functions directly. Derived classes should ensure that direct access to the implementation functions (*_impl) is disallowed to the clients by making them private in the derived class as well.
editUsing the NVI idiom may lead to fragile class hierarchies if proper care is not exercised. As described in [1], in Fragile Base Class (FBC) interface problem, subclass's virtual functions may get accidentally invoked when base class implementation changes without notice. For example, the following code snippet (inspired by [1]) uses the NVI idiom to implement CountingSet, which has Set as a base class.
class Set {
std::set<int> s_;
void add (int i) {
s_.insert (i);
add_impl (i); // Note virtual call.
void addAll (int * begin, int * end) {
s_.insert (begin, end); // --------- (1)
addAll_impl (begin, end); // Note virtual call.
virtual void add_impl (int i) = 0;
virtual void addAll_impl (int * begin, int * end) = 0;
class CountingSet : public Set {
int count_;
virtual void add_impl (int i) {
virtual void addAll_impl (int * begin, int * end) {
count_ += std::distance(begin,end);
The above class hierarchy is fragile in the sense that during maintenance, if the implementation of the addAll function (indicated by (1)) is changed to call public non-virtual add function for every integer from begin to end, then the derived class, CountingSet, breaks. As addAll calls add, the derived class's extension point add_impl is called for every integer and finally addAll_impl is also called counting the range of integers twice, which silently introduces a bug in the derived class! The solution is to observe a strict coding discipline of invoking exactly one private virtual extension point in any public non-virtual interface of the base class. However, the solution depends on programmer discipline and hence difficult to follow in practice.
Note how the NVI idiom treats each class hierarchy as a tiny (some may like to call trivial) object-oriented framework, where inversion of control (IoC) flow is commonly observed. Frameworks control the flow of the program as opposed to the functions and classes written by the client, which is why it is known as inversion of control. In NVI, the base class controls the program flow. In the example above, the Set class does the required common job of insertion before calling the *_impl virtual functions (the extension points). The Set class must not invoke any of its own public interface to prevent the FBC problem.
Finally, the NVI idiom leads to a moderate degree of code bloat in the class hierarchy as the number of functions double when the NVI is applied. Size of the refactored code in the base class should be substantial to justify the use of NVI.
Known Uses
editRelated Idioms
edit- Interface Class
- Thread-Safe Interface, from Pattern-Oriented Software Architecture (volume 2) by Douglas Schmidt et al.
- Public Overloaded Non-Virtuals Call Protected Non-Overloaded Virtuals [1]
edit[1] Selective Open Recursion: Modular Reasoning about Components and Inheritance - Jonathan Aldrich, Kevin Donnelly.
[2] Virtuality! -- Herb Sutter
[3] Conversations: Virtually Yours -- Jim Hyslop and Herb Sutter
[4] Should I use protected virtuals instead of public virtuals? -- Marshall Cline


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Scarred and bitter, all former soldier Kieran Thomson wants is a wife, a beautiful bride he can control and manipulate. And use for really hot sex. He isn't supposed to fall for her. He isn't supposed to actually care about her. He just wants to lock her up in a gilded cage and use her for his own pleasure. But when she finds a way past his barriers with her sensual touch, Kieran realizes he must either set her free or let her into his heart.
Despite being ignored and shunned by her family, Josephine Richmond is willing to protect them at any cost. Even if it means marrying a man she's only just met. They say he's a beast, scarred inside and out. She knows she should be afraid, she knows she should hate him for trapping her, but she can't. Unable to resist her attraction to her husband, Josephine's determined to make the marriage work. Especially when she has her own secret scars that only Kieran seems able to heal.
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Looking down at the petrified Josephine, Kieran rationally understood why she was nervous, but he didn't care. Not one tiny bit.
The woman was an adult, after all. She wasn't being forced—maybe 'manipulated' was the word—into the marriage. To hold back the feeling of pity creeping into his conscience, he remembered the look on her face when she saw his scars at their one meeting before the wedding. The repulsed reaction was just like all those women before her who trembled at his disfiguration, and reminded him that like those vapid bimbos, she was as superficial as them.
It was the main reason he felt little guilt in picking her purely based on looks. She'd been stunning as a sixteen-year-old girl and now six years later, she'd grown into her body and was absolutely beautiful. Her figure was something out of a 1950s pinup: smooth curves and dips, filling out in all the right places. Unbelievably fuckable.
Her skin was porcelain smooth with a few freckles across the bridge of her nose that looked a bit out a place on her alabaster skin yet gave her something unique. But it was her mouth that really killed him: luscious and pink, with a distinct curve along the upper lip that he wanted to lick. They looked permanently swollen and ever since their brief meeting to discuss the prenuptial agreement, he'd spend many a night imagining those lips wrapped around his hard cock. At least that hadn't been damaged by the landmine.
Josephine's innocence practically radiated off of her. Her father had informed Kieran that she'd attended a strict boarding school before returning home and now attended college through an online-learning program. Considering her father's social standing, her isolation seemed suspect, but Kieran didn't let himself dwell on it too much.
Kieran watched her lips now as she began to speak the words that committed her to the marriage. Committed her to him.
"I-I-I do." The tremor in her voice was audible.
It was now time to kiss the bride, he heard the priest inform them, and he waited for the moment of revulsion to cross Josephine's face as she turned to face him, just as it had two weeks ago. But all he saw was slight trepidation as she looked up into his eyes. Her gaze didn't even wander across his face and onto the scars. She remained looking up at Kieran, focusing intently on his own hazel eyes. Why wasn't she recoiling?
Irritated by the feelings of confusion her stoic stare caused in him, he wrapped one arm around her waist, whilst grasping the other behind her neck, and firmly pulled her flush against him. Leaning down, he smashed his lips against her perfect mouth. He stiffened as he felt her small hands grasp his biceps.
Kieran expected her to subtly try and push him off her, but inside she melted into his arms. Not only was she not pushing him away, she seemed to be willingly letting him draw her small, soft body against his own. She didn't even stiffen in his grasp. Her hips pressed against him and as he pulled away from her mouth, he heard a faint sigh escape from her lush lips.
Almost as if she'd enjoyed it.
Aware of their location, he willed himself to step back. He released his wife from his grasp but moved to grasp her hand and turned to walk out of the church. Kieran glanced over at her, amazed to see that a flush had spread across her cheeks and neck. As if she'd relished his touch. No, it was impossible to think that she was anything but repulsed by him. After all, he was a monster.
Nothing more than a beast.
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text: This book on the architecture of Tirana contains findings of the interdisciplinary seminar "TIRANA. Architecture as Political Actor" at Bauhaus-Universität Weimar. In photographs, texts and diagrams it shows the approach to an unknown city that was explored following the ideas of the Actor Network Theory (ANT). Thus, the book gives an insight into scientific as well as artistic works, both mirroring the attempt to grasp the role of architecture within political processes in the 20th century and today. In this compilation of the architectural-political networks, an image of the city of Tirana emerges that gives an idea of specific built structures as well as of the architecture as political actor on a meta-level. In doing so, the book itself becomes an actor in the discussion of the relationship of architecture and politics in Albania and an example for the use of ANT as scientific-artistic tool for the research on architectural "things" in the context of a city.


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first printed in IrishCentral on December 14, 2013
The New York Times has thrown cold water onto the success story that is Ireland. It has challenged the public perception peddled by Irish politicians that we are the 'good boy' of Europe and that 'austerity politics are serving us well'. In fact, nothing could be further from the truth and what is emerging today in Ireland is a two tier society with the those in control enjoying large pensions, fat salaries and 'top-ups' to their income, while the middle classes have largely been eradicated and along with the poor are faced with stealth taxes; taxes applied universally so that proportionately the less well-off are hit harder.
Emigration numbers are at famine levels, suicides now number two a day and some 40percent of all households have no disposal income at the beginning of each month.
I can personally attest to the direct impact of austerity on Ireland and I can see no light at the end of the tunnel. Six years ago a perfect storm of divorce and recession left me with a mortgage of €1million on a house worth half that. I accumulated huge legal fees (my divorce lawyer for half the proceedings was the current Minister for Justice, then a serving TD) in the region of €100,000. My once successful business crumbled away under the strain and I had the unedifying and deeply upsetting visit from bailiffs to seize goods. I kept on thinking I could go no lower. I had moved out of the family home, a Georgian manor house once valued at €1.65million, four years ago into a rented two bedroom cottage with my two children. My ex-husband returned to the UK and went bankrupt in the much more tolerant laws there. In a year he was cleansed of his debts. The upshot was that I in turn was responsible for the entire debt of €1million. I tried everything to recover but it was too much for me. I made a video to sell the house in 2011 which went viral and I received a cash offer of €500,000 but the banks refused consent to sell. They preferred to repossess the house which they did in August of this year. It was sold two weeks ago for less than €160,000. Sadly under Irish law I am still liable for the debt despite the disposal of the underlying asset.
Struggling to find some way out, to try and regain my place in society again, I waited with eager interest to the new Insolvency Service launched in September 2013 to handle to debt time-bomb of middle Ireland. However, these new laws are clumsy and inefficient and moreover the banks have veto over any settlement. In an ever more bizarre turn, you have to be well off to enter the service. I am literally too broke to avail of the new laws – despite having pro bono representation from the debt advocacy group Irish Mortgage Holders Organisation (IMHO)
Last week new bankruptcy laws were introduced and I am again at the top of this queue. The new laws have reduced the duration of the bankruptcy period from 12 to three years and cut the fees in half. I am with IMHO tomorrow and hope that I can be bankrupt by Christmas. It is an ironic observation that I am looking forward to being bankrupt but I so want to try and start my life again. I have spent six years in financial wilderness and it is not pleasant.
What does it feel like to have debt that cannot be cleansed – waiting for the banks to engage or the government to bring in laws to help the struggling citizens? I liken it to dragging a stinking corpse of debt around with me. The debt fills my brain and I can think of little else. Everything is a struggle. It takes so much energy just to be, let alone to live. People say you can't get blood from a stone, but I reply 'try being that stone'.
I was filling in yet another set of forms today in preparation for my meeting tomorrow. I record my modest income and the miss-match with my outgoings. I list my assets – but I am not sure that a ten year old fridge freezer can be considered an asset. I list my debts but I am guessing now at the final amounts as interest has been piled on interest. I tell myself I came into the world with nothing and I shall leave it in the same unencumbered fashion, but it would be nice to hang on to some possessions along the way.
Last winter we had no home heating fuel and the children watched television under duvets. We don't eat out, I shop for groceries at the discount stores and holidays – let's just say we don't do holidays. But we are not alone. Death by the kitchen table is happening in households all over the country with parents unable to meet mortgages, pay the new taxes and even put food on the table. In some ways I was lucky that I had moved out of my home into the rented cottage before it was repossessed. I cannot imagine the heartache of a sheriff evicting my family. When he came in August to take my home I was far away in Dublin filming a documentary about sex (an appropriate contrast I thought at the time).
Ireland will survive but it won't be because of the austerity policies. No one ever recovered an economy by breaking it further. Ireland will survive because we are an indomitable, creative maverick people. However, we are being let down so very badly by our leaders who refuse to call to account those who lead our country into debt, who prop up the banks on all fronts and who cannot see or do not care about the thousands of families suffering from debt. It is ironic that our very own Beckett said "Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better" as we are being punished by our own.
I won't make Christmas but I hope to be bankrupt in January 🙂


text: Food & Drinks LAGOS TO HOST 1ST NIGERIA BEER FESTIVAL Published 7 years ago on August 7, 2017 By The Octopus News Admin In a bid to stimulate its economic and tourism potentials, Lagos State is set to host the maiden edition of the Nigeria Beer Festival from September 25 to October 1, 2017. The Lagos State government is collaborating with beer brewers in the country and their counterparts across the globe to create maximum excitement during the week-long fiesta that will climax with the Independence Day Mega Concert to commemorate Nigeria's independence. The festival, which will promote responsible drinking among drinking-age (which is 18 years and above) consumers at all its touch points, will be held at the Lagos Atlantic City to give it a carnival atmosphere from Day 1 to the very last second. It will be a gathering of the largest community of beer consumers from across the country and beyond. The organizers of the Nigeria Beer Festival, On and One Event (001) Limited, said that the Lagos State government, which is passionate about tourism, will provide massive institutional support, particularly security, transport and related logistics. The event, according to the organizers, will see Nigeria enrol into the league of Beer Festivals around the world, and boost the country's tourism opportunities. Akinola Oluwaleimu, General Manager of 001, revealed that the world-acclaimed Oktoberfest (Beer Festival) in Munich attracts more than 50,000 tourists to Germany every year, while other countries in Europe and the Americas have caught the bug. "Nigeria Beer Festival will be a carnival week of entertainment, sales and marketing and a gathering of the largest community of beer consumers from across the country and beyond with economic value for the brands and the economy at large," Oluwaleimu assured. The Nigeria Beer Festival will provide a fitting ambience to showcase fashion and lifestyle, as well as culture in a carnival atmosphere with various beer brands and other alcoholic drinks in Nigeria connecting with their existing and potential consumers. This culture touch point is in line with the view of social scientists that that beer is among the symbolic vehicles for identifying, describing, constructing and manipulating cultural values and interpersonal relationships. They classify different alcoholic beverages in terms of their social and cultural meanings. Historians submit that Beer has always been popular – since times of ancient Babylon and Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt and is one of the oldest beverages humans have produced, dating back to at least the fifth millennium BC. Anthropologists and archaeologists also believe that it was a taste for beer, not bread that started the cultivation of barley in around 9000BC, known as the agricultural revolution. Beer didn't just change the world; historians insist it saved it! Meanwhile partners of the forthcoming Nigeria Beer Festival are also assured of world-standard facilities as the organisers of the Nigeria Beer Festival have partnered with reputable and qualified architects from Europe to design modular stands to fit into any shape or style desired by exhibitors. Oluwaleimu said that Governor Akinwunmi Ambode is expected to close the festival during the Independence Day Mega Concert that will parade an array of A-list Nigerian artistes, which will feature eye-popping fireworks display. Post Views: 1,134 Related Topics:LAGOS TO HOST 1ST NIGERIA BEER FESTIVALNIGERIA BEER FESTIVALslideshow Up Next Best Foods To Eat When in Africa Don't Miss Foods you should never eat before you sleep You may like Why I Converted From Islam To Christianity-Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde Remi Tinubu's Dead Dream King Of International Collaboration: Davido Hook Up With Ludacris NNPC Boss Calls For More Collaboration Between NNPC, National Assembly Dr. Sid Signs New Mavin Records Deal Stop Fighting the Wind, Amaechi Will Be Renominated, Eze Tells Wike, Abe Click to comment Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ Polaris Bank AD Your browser does not support the video. AdFacebook Trending Society5 years ago How Socialite, Drug Peddler Toyin Igbira Died Music4 years ago Police Arrest Salawa Abeni's Blackmailer Opinion4 years ago Why I said Anyone Opposed To Church Opening Will Die-Oyedepo News5 years ago See Open Letter Written By Pastor To Adeboye, Kumuyi Others News4 years ago Nigerian Army Arrest Soldier For Attack On Chief Of Army Staff Society4 years ago Happy Times Return For Sanusi Lamido Sanusi Music4 years ago Olori Ajoke Places Curse On Esabod Music5 years ago See Rarely Seen Photo Of Tekno's Daughter, Skye


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Lemongrass lends a fresh, fine, fragrant lemony tang with hints of ginger and mint. Adds bright, grassy, floral kick to curries, fish, shrimp, soups, stews, marinades and stir-fries. Use a ¼ teaspoon to make a refreshing tea, hot or cold. Or use in place of grated lemon rind in cookie and cake recipes. Lovely grass-like plant grows to 4 ft. in the first year. KITCHEN TIP: Before adding to dishes, slice lemongrass into rings or strips and bruise segments to release the flavor. Freezes well. Perennial, Zone 9-10, in 3" pot.
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Monday, January 18, 2010
Make A Wish
It's a day off from school and a day off from work. It's a day to remember a wise man and his birthday. It's a day to think about where we've been and plan how to get to where we still need to go. It's a day for gratitude and a day for dreaming large. It's a day for blowing out candles and making a wish. It's a day to eat cake.
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Two scientists who helped to explain how we sense temperature and touch have received the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine. NPR's Jon Hamilton reports that their research could lead to new treatments for pain and a better understanding of how we monitor our own bodies.
JON HAMILTON, BYLINE: The work on temperature sensing was done by David Julius at the University of California San Francisco. In an interview with the Nobel website on Monday, Julius said his research came from a desire to understand something we rarely think about.
DAVID JULIUS: It's true for many of our senses but maybe more so for touch and pain. We experience it, but we take it for granted.
HAMILTON: So Julius spent years trying to understand how our body senses temperature. In a 2015 interview with NPR, he described his discovery of a molecule on nerve endings that responds to heat, including the heat we associate with hot foods like wasabi.
JULIUS: It's the molecule that allows us to feel that tingle, that pungent sensation from when we eat wasabi or put those kind of agents on our skin or anywhere where we have sensory nerve fibers.
HAMILTON: Julius said his team also found that the molecule that senses temperature plays a key role in pain.
JULIUS: I work in this area in part because I know there are a lot of people who suffer from chronic pain syndromes, millions of people in this country alone. And we probably need a lot more variety of drugs to treat different types of pain because mechanistically, it's not all going to be one thing.
HAMILTON: The research on touch was led by Ardem Patapoutian at Scripps Research in La Jolla, California. Patapoutian helped discover two related molecules that detect the pressure created when something comes in contact with our skin, or, for example, when our bladders fill up. And these molecules also play an important role in pain. Patapoutian says this is especially true for people with nerve diseases that make them very sensitive to any sort of pressure.
ARDEM PATAPOUTIAN: So you will experience this, for example, after an injury or sunburn, where just a touch on the shoulder or just wearing a shirt can become painful. And folks who suffer from neuropathic pain have this in a chronic state.
HAMILTON: The molecules that sense touch are also critical to something called proprioception. It's a sense that allows us to know the position and movement of our limbs and other body parts even when we can't see them. Diana Bautista of the University of California Berkeley says it's fitting that these two scientists shared the Nobel.
DIANA BAUTISTA: So together, David Julius and Ardem Patapoutian unraveled one of the great mysteries in sensory biology - how do we experience touch and temperature?
HAMILTON: Jon Hamilton, NPR News.
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Animated Bank Note: Take a borrowed bill and, with nothing but static electricity, make it stick to your hand.
Animated Business Card: Make a business card stand up on your palm, and immediately hand out the card afterwards. It's easy to perform and you create a real miracle.
Dancing Straws: A perfect, impromptu restaurant routine that utilizes 2 straws.
Salt Game: A great opening routine for walkaround magic.
Animated Glass: Control an ordinary glass with only your mind. The glass can be inspected and can even be borrowed.
Exquisite: A unique take on the Ouija board. You cover a glass with a cloth and without any prompting, the glass will move on its own, and even float! If you've seen his floating table, you know exactly how powerful this effect can be.
The Water Sign: An amazing routine using ordinary objects you will find in almost any setting. If you like dollar bill magic, you won't want to miss this one.
Bubble Routine: A transcendent piece of magic that will make you question whether or not magic is real. Includes Floating Bubble, Bubble Zombie, and Juggling with Bubbles.


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Electronic structure and anomalous transport properties of topological materials by first principle calculation
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날짜 | 2022-07-14 13:30 |
일시 | Jul. 14th (THU), 13:30 |
장소 | E6 #1501 & Zoom |
연사 | Dr. Jahyun Koo(Institute of Natural Science, KAIST) |
7/14(목) 물리학과 문은국 교수 연구실에서 개최하는 세미나를 안내 드립니다.
- Title: Electronic structure and anomalous transport properties of topological materials by first principle calculation
- Speaker: Dr. Jahyun Koo(Institute of Natural Science, KAIST)
- Date: Jul. 14th (THU), 13:30, E6 #1501
암호: 977538
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The density functional theory(DFT) is one of the most efficient ways of predicting the properties of materials. The topological materials exhibit unusual surface states and anomalous transport phenomena. In this talk, I will introduce several examples of DFT calculation, and how we connect the theoretical result to interesting experimental results. In the first part of the talk, I will introduce a calculation about the electronic structure and related properties of anomalous electrical Hall response, in the Co2MnAl. How to create or remove nodal rings and Weyl points freely in a ferromagnetic topological semimetal by rotating the magnetization direction via a weak magnetic field. Second, I will present a study about the the Kagome lattice noncollinear antiferromagnetic Mn3Ge(Sn). We find that the anomalous Lorenz ratio remains close to the Sommerfeld value at zero temperature. Widemann-Franz's law linking the magnitude of the anomalous thermal and anomalous electrical Hall effects is valid. Following the semiclassical approach, the temperature dependence of anomalous transport properties is determined by the electronic structure and Berry curvature details of the materials


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Tako-yakushi-dō is a tiny temple located in Nishi-Kyogoku shopping arcade in the heart of Kyoto. Situated in such a lively area, it receives a lot of visitors from all over the world. Some of the visitors, though, have specific purposes to visit this temple. The temple is renowned for its curative power, and those who are sick or have health concerns visit there wishing for getting well.
Originally, a wealthy person called "Rinshu" worshiped "Yakushi-Nyorai" (a Buddha of Healing) enshrined in the main hall of Enryakuji Temple in Mt. Hiei and paid a visit every month all the way from city of Kyoto. But it became harder and harder for Rinshu to walk up to the mountain as he became older, and he was wondering how to keep worshiping Yakushi-Nyorai without having to visit Enryakuji Temple. One day, he had a dream in that Yakushi-Nyorai appeared and told him a clone of Yakushi-Nyorai is buried in the mountain and urged him to dig it out. He did so and found the clone, a stone statue. He took it back home, and founded a small temple called "Eifukuji" near where he lived and enshrined it in his temple. That was in the year of 1181. Soon after, the temple became popular among the people in town because of the spiritual power to cure all kinds of illness.


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Samsung promised at its Mobile UNPACKED Episode 2 event that it will start rolling out Galaxy S4 updates in October and we are very pleased that Samsung has kept their promise. As Samsung has just started rolling out Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) update to the Galaxy S4 (GT-I9505).
Samsung is always a bit late with updating its devices to the latest version of Android but always manages to delivers the most bug free and stable software after a ton of R&D. Also, Samsung is the only OEM which gives its older devices the latest version of Android even after completing the usual 18 month update cycle. For example, Samsung provided Galaxy S II users 2 major Android updates (Ice Cream Sandwich and Jelly Bean), a device which was released in April of 2011 and initially shipped with Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), and finally ended its support in May 2013 (25 Months).
Now let's talk about the new Android 4.3 update. There are not much visual changes but there are a ton of under the hood improvements and optimisations. The device simply feels much faster than before, and benchmark scores have significantly increased as well. In Antutu Benchmark we used to get a score of 25-26K with Android 4.2.2 and now with Android 4.3 we get around 29-30K. Samsung doesn't provide an official change log for its updates but after testing a few internal builds and this official one, we can give you folks our own list of changes and improvements we have noticed.
– OpenGL 3.0 Support
– GALAXY GEAR Support
– TRIM Support (Makes the device much faster)
– ANT+ Support
– Samsung KNOX Implementation (KNOX bootloader and dedicated application)
– Samsung Wallet comes pre-loaded
– Improved RAM management
– Improved Display colour reproduction (Display looks much sharper than before)
– Improved TouchWiz Launcher (Much less launcher redraws and less lag)
– New Samsung Keyboard
– New Samsung Browser (Full screen by default, new tab interface and more)
– New Reading Mode (Optimises display for reading, used by only a few specific applications)
– New Camera firmware
– Minor UI tweaks (Contacts app, Flashlight Widget, dialog boxes etc)
The software update is being rolled out in phases, so it may not yet be available in your country at the moment but don't worry it will arrive very soon. If your device is carrier branded then it might take sometime as the update has to get improved by the carrier first and only then Samsung will make it available for your device.
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To update your Galaxy S4 to Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, connect your device to your computer and use Samsung KIES or simply use Samsung's OTA service. To download and install the firmware via OTA, go to Settings > More > About Device > Software update > Update.
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The mission of the University's Legal Studies Program is to educate students to understand the role and function of law in our society, to understand and apply fundamental principles of law through a hands-on learning approach, and to apply critical thinking, ethical conduct, and respect for others and the rule of law in a global society.
The University's American Bar Association-approved Paralegal Studies program options also seek to prepare students to become paralegals with the knowledge, values, and skills to perform effectively as professionals working under the supervision of attorneys in various legal environments.
- Students understand the structure and functions of the American legal system, including governmental structure, the court system and alternative methods of dispute resolution, and recognize the role of law and democratic principles in our society.
- Students can communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Students demonstrate analytic and critical thinking, including using legal reasoning in the application of basic legal principles to fact situations and the ability to read cases with understanding and apply case law to legal problems.
- Students demonstrate knowledge of basic legal principles and core substantive and procedural laws.
- Students can conduct literature-based and legal research using library materials as well as computer assisted research programs to produce reports.
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- Students demonstrate the ability to work effectively as team members.
- Students demonstrate respect for cultural diversity and the ability to interact productively with persons from diverse backgrounds.
- Students obtain employment in a legal or law-related setting or acceptance in a graduate course of study in law, legal studies, conflict management, public policy, public service, or other related course of study.
Additional Paralegal Concentration Program Outcomes:
- Students can conduct factual investigations, including accessing documentary information and materials and interviewing clients and witnesses.
- Students demonstrate knowledge of the role of paralegals in various legal settings and the special concerns and skills involved in such settings, including case and time management, client relations, and working with attorney supervisors.


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Practice 2 digit subtraction with no regrouping with this easy to download free worksheet. Print this worksheet for students who have already learned basic subtraction and are ready for the next step in skill building and 2 digit subtraction. Subtracting without regrouping is easy to master with a little practice.
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If the thought of investing your money into brick and mortar—or perhaps some stylishly-painted siding—excites you, join the club.
Investing in real estate has long been one of Americans' favorite ways to grow their wealth. In fact, over 70% of single-family rental properties are currently owned by individual investors rather than corporations, according to Census data.1
Moreover, a decade's worth of Bankrate surveys has found that Americans often prefer real estate for long-term wealth building over other investments. According to Bankrate's latest survey, for example, Americans have historically embraced real estate, in part, because of the strong return on investment it can offer—especially to investors willing to stick with a property over time.2 It's also a popular way to hedge against inflation since both rental income and property values tend to rise in tandem with overall prices.3
Now, as higher interest rates continue to push priced-out homebuyers to the sidelines, a new crop of "mom and pop" investors are eyeing the mushrooming rental market as a potential goldmine.4 Interest in buying a home to both live in and rent is also on the rise, especially amongst cash-strapped buyers looking to supplement their mortgage payments.5
But how do you know if you're well-suited to take advantage of these real estate investment opportunities? Here are three signs that owning a rental property could be right for you.
If you're looking for a creative way to buy a home without overspending, "house hacking" could be the answer. Increasingly popular with first-time homebuyers and budget-conscious investors, house hacking simply means buying a home that you intend to live in while renting out a portion of it to one or more tenants.5
House hacking also tends to be easier to break into than traditional real estate investing since you don't need as high a credit score or as large a down payment to qualify for a mortgage. In fact, some government-backed mortgage programs will let you buy a primary residence with little to no money down.6 Buying a home you don't plan to live in, by contrast, may require you to put down as much as 15% to 25% to qualify for a loan.7
If you house hack, the money you collect for rent each month can help cover your mortgage and other homeownership expenses. Depending on your setup, you may also be able to save on utility bills by splitting them with your tenant or tacking a portion onto their monthly rent. Another major advantage of house hacking is that it entitles you to certain tax benefits and deductions available only to landlords.8
When it's time to start your search, we can help you find a property that's ideal for house hacking, such as a house with a walkout basement, a multifamily unit, or a home with enough outdoor space to build an accessory dwelling unit or garage apartment.
If you're not crazy about the idea of a live-in tenant but still desire an additional stream of income, a dedicated long-term rental property could be a better option for you. Besides the monthly proceeds, purchasing a rental home can also add diversity and long-term stability to your investment portfolio and help you build wealth over time.9
According to data from the Federal Reserve, real estate owners have historically prospered. In early 2020, for example, the median home was worth almost triple what it was 30 years prior. Then, during the pandemic-era real estate boom, average home prices grew at an especially frenzied clip, climbing by nearly 50%, on average, in just two and a half years.10
However, the rate of appreciation can be hard to predict, so it's prudent to invest in a property that also offers positive cash flow, which means the rent you take in exceeds your expenses. This strategy helps to ensure that you'll put money in your pocket each month, even if the property's value takes time to grow.
While today's higher mortgage rates can make it more challenging for landlords to turn a profit, investment opportunities aren't reserved for cash buyers. In fact, currently, almost 60% of real estate investors take out a loan to finance their purchase, according to Thomas Malone, an economist at the real estate data firm CoreLogic.4 He also notes that more small investors are stepping in to meet demand for rental housing, which has grown since many would-be buyers remain priced out of the purchase market.4
If you want to explore opportunities for a residential rental property that's good for your wallet and attractive to renters, we can help. Reach out with questions or to schedule a free consultation.
Another increasingly popular way to draw income from an investment property is to convert it to a short-term vacation rental. But beware: This strategy can be riskier as some municipalities have tightened rental restrictions and others are suffering from market oversaturation.11,12
With that said, if you're an experienced investor who can afford to take on some uncertainty, then investing in a short-term rental could make sense for you.
If you find the right property, for example, you could earn significantly more renting it short-term on a platform like Airbnb than if you rented the home to a long-term tenant.11
The key is to keep it occupied as much as possible at a premium nightly rate. To do that, you'll need some marketing savvy, hospitality skills, and business acumen. Of course, you can always hire a professional property manager, but you'll need to factor the cost into your budget.
The vacation rental market enjoyed a boom during the pandemic, and some inexperienced investors are finding they bit off more than they can chew. As a result, there's an opportunity to snap up some of these properties, but you'll need some cash on hand and a willingness to learn the business.12
We can help you scout opportunities in our local market or, if you're interested in investing in another area, we can refer you to an agent there for assistance.
Investing in real estate can be a great way to build your wealth long-term and earn some extra income. But to make the most of your investment, it pays to be strategic.
Call us for a consultation so we can discuss your goals and budget. We'll help you discover neighborhoods with the best income potential, point out the homes most suited to renting, and help you brainstorm the best investment strategy for you.
Before you take the plunge, make sure you can answer "YES" to these three questions:
Owning a rental property can take a lot of time and energy. You're not just buying passive income, you're also building sweat equity since the time you spend maintaining, marketing, and managing your rental can add up quickly. So be prepared to do some soul-searching to ensure you'll not only flourish as a landlord, but actually enjoy it. If you want to invest in real estate but aren't prepared to put in the day-to-day effort required, we can refer you to a property management service for help. 2. Can you afford to invest in real estate? The last thing you want is to get over-extended with your new real estate venture. Besides the cost of purchasing the property, you'll need to consider additional expenses, like property taxes, insurance, administrative costs, and maintenance and repairs. You will also need a cash reserve for unexpected issues or potential vacancies. We can help you run the numbers to determine whether you can charge enough rent to offset your expenditures. 3. Have you found the right income property? Even if you've got your finances in order and are emotionally ready to invest, your success as a landlord will also depend on the property you buy. The criteria for a good rental home and a good family home are often different, so it's important to lean on professionals for advice. We can help you find an ideal rental property, taking into account your budget, risk appetite, and investment goals. If you decide to invest in a different area, we'll connect you with an agent who's more plugged into that community. Reach out today to schedule a free consultation. |
The above references an opinion and is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be financial, legal, or tax advice. Consult the appropriate professionals for advice regarding your individual needs.
- PR Newswire –
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/census-data-show-individuals-continue-to-own-largest-share-of-single-family-rental-homes-301725024.html - Bankrate –
https://www.bankrate.com/investing/survey-favorite-long-term-investment-2022/ - Forbes –
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/2022/04/14/why-income-generating-real-estate-is-the-best-hedge-against-inflation/?sh=1081ce921746 - MarketWatch –
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/realestate/another-challenge-for-homebuyers-more-investors-are-snapping-up-homes-and-40-of-them-are-using-cash/ar-AA1foWSB - Realtor.com –
https://www.realtor.com/advice/buy/on-the-house-house-hacking-your-way-into-your-first-home/ - NerdWallet –
https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/mortgages/government-home-loans - LendingTree –
https://www.lendingtree.com/home/mortgage/down-payment-for-rental-property/ - Quicken Loans –
https://www.quickenloans.com/learn/house-hacking - Investors Business Daily –
https://www.investors.com/etfs-and-funds/personal-finance/rental-properties-investing-experts/ - St. Louis Fed FRED Economic Data –
https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/MSPUS - Story by J.P. Morgan –
https://story.jpmorgan.com/real-estate-news/thinking-about-investing-in-short-term-rentals-heres-what-to-know - Skift –


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The United States Postal Service unveiled a new fleet of vehicles it plans to launch in 2023, marking the most dramatic modernization of USPS vehicles in three decades.
The USPS plans to utilize 50,000 to 165,000 new vehicles built in the US over the next decade. The USPS says the vehicles will be equipped with either fuel-efficient internal combustion engines or battery electric powertrains and can be retrofitted to keep pace with advances in electric vehicle technologies.
In addition to being more fuel efficient, the USPS says that the new vehicles will be safer and more comfortable. The vehicles will feature many modern conveniences including backup cameras, air conditioners, and collision avoidance warnings.
USPS says some of its current autos have been in use for more than 30 years. Currently, USPS uses 230,000 vehicles, including 190,000 used daily for mail service.
"As the American institution that binds our country together, the U.S. Postal Service can have a bright and modern future if we make investments today that position us for excellence tomorrow," said Postmaster General and USPS Chief Executive Officer Louis DeJoy. "The NGDV program expands our capacity for handling more package volume and supports our carriers with cleaner and more efficient technologies, more amenities, and greater comfort and security as they deliver every day on behalf of the American people."


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Bethlehem Steltz Reformed Church (EPC)
Welcome to Bethlehem Steltz Reformed Church, an Evangelical Presbyterian Church, located at 5890 Steltz Road, Glen Rock, PA (just 4 miles West of New Freedom on Rt. 851). Our congregation was founded in 1794, and we continue to serve Southern York and Northern Baltimore Counties in the 21st Century by proclaiming the Good News of God's Amazing Grace!
If you are new to the SYC/BC area, if you do not have an active church relationship, or if you are not attending worship services anywhere, you are invited to worship with us. Perhaps this is the place where God will provide you with spiritual food and an opportunity for service in His Kingdom. Rev. John C. Dorr, Jr. is our Pastor. Call us at 717-235-1523 for more information. We are also on Facebook!
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Sarah Palin |
The whole country, Democrats and Republicans alike, have something in common this month -- total ambivalence about the current crop of GOP candidates.
For liberals they're a lineup of yesterday's men -- from the guy who lost to the last guy who lost, to the guy who was run out on a rail.
Their stances on most hot button social issues seem to run the gamut from completely out of touch to shockingly theocratic. For liberals they're a particularly unsavory lineup of 1950s wannabes and fundamentalists.
Thankfully, it also looks like they're an unelectable lineup.
Conservatives have different worries about the same candidates.
Firstly they worry that Mitt Romney is not conservative enough … then they fret that Rick Santorum is too governed by his militantly Catholic outlook that will not appeal to moderates … and Newt Gingrich is admired more than loved.
But the real problem, which isn't being addressed, isn't the opinions that the individual candidates hold – it's the opinions that they're allowed to hold.
When the billionaire backers of the Tea Party created a right wing noise machine to stymie the Obama administration at every turn, they little suspected that what they had unleashed would come to set the agenda for the entire party.
But that day has arrived. The Tea Party rhetoric has been so uncompromising, so ludicrous and so successful that it has set the agenda for the entire GOP.
None of the candidates dare to express themselves now without first consulting Rush Limbaugh, Glenn Beck, Sarah Palin and the pundits of Fox News.
But it turns out that attacking competence, longstanding expertise in your field and diplomatic authority has some unintended consequences.
Replacing career diplomats with hockey moms from Alaska isn't always prudent politics.
Going with your gut and selecting a candidate for their looks is an emotional but not an intellectual response to politics.
Calling the establishment of your own party an out of touch elite may feel right, but that doesn't indicate it is right.
By dumbing down and playing to the gallery the GOP have lost control of the party and given it over to a monster they created themselves.
This week a poll discovered that 52% of Mississippi GOP voters believe that President Barack Obama is a Muslim.
That's probably an emotional response more than a rational one. It's a way of acknowledging his otherness, which means his race.
It's not the first time this has happened. Remember the "birther" movement, which claimed Obama isn't even a U.S. citizen?
Establishment conservatives who claimed to know nothing about it quietly but consistently encouraged this kind of out-there insanity.
Palin, the acknowledged Tea Party queen and the symbol of the malaise afflicting the party, has never been afraid to stoke the worst kind of demagoguery in the base from notoriously accusing the president of "palling around with terrorists," to her recent outrageous claims that he wants to drive the country back to the racial discrimination "before the Civil War."
Palin said on Fox News last week, "Now, it has taken all these years for many Americans to understand that that gravity, that mistake, took place before the Civil War, and why the Civil War had to really start changing America. What Barack Obama seems to want to do is go back to before those days when we were in different classes based on income, based on color of skin."
Politics ain't beanbag, as someone said, but nor should it be a blatant call to arms against a phantom racist conflict.
It surprised me that Palin's intemperate comments didn't cause the immediate firestorm they were intended to. Perhaps that's a reflection of her increasing irrelevance, or perhaps the ridiculous message couldn't resonate beyond the base she had pitched them to.
But it's a measure of the times we live in, and it's a measure of the deep identity crisis the GOP is having internally right now, that this unrepentant political arsonist has a platform within the party at all.
No one minds the rough and tumble of politics, but predictions of a national race war are an astounding misuse of the national stage.
To make Republican misery even more pronounced, news that the U.S. economy is picking up steam and adding jobs again cannot fail to make the GOP worry about its chances in November.
We're eight months away from Election Day now and it will probably be decided on the health of the economy.
But we should not forget what has happened and is happening still within the party on the long road to Election Day.


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