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Less than a year after Hunter filed his lawsuit, Wior has been retained on a temporary basis to assist with the NBPA's winter meeting during All-Star weekend in New Orleans next month. While her involvement in union business is nothing new, the NBPA's decision to retain her again is a sign that Fisher's influence in union matters has outlasted his term as NBPA president and executive committee member. Fisher was replaced as president by Chris Paul in August 2013. CBSSports.com
The NBPA has not announced Wior's hiring, as it is not customary for the union to publicly divulge who it retains in non-staff positions. And while Wior no longer works for Fisher, the union's decision to retain her nonetheless shines a new light on one of the key areas of concern about Hunter's tenure: hiring practices. Meanwhile, the union continues to work with the Chicago-based executive search firm, Reilly Partners, in its search for a new executive director. Candidates are still being vetted, and the process has not yet reached the finalist stage, sources said. CBSSports.com
Billy Hunter, the ousted former executive director of the National Basketball Players Association, has identified Kobe Bryant and his agent, Rob Pelinka, as the power brokers who pushed him to accept a 50-50 labor deal that Hunter claims was negotiated behind his back during the 2011 lockout. In a 21-page court filing this week in Hunter's lawsuit against the NBPA, its former president, Derek Fisher, and his business manager, Jamie Wior, Hunter laid out the case for how he believes he was sandbagged by Fisher during the labor talks. Hunter is alleging defamation and breach of contract in the lawsuit, and Fisher's alleged role in a so-called secret deal with the owners to end the lockout would be relevant if Fisher usurped Hunter's authority as the sole bargaining agent for the players under the NBPA's by-laws. CBSSports.com
Hunter then makes a leap in his declaration to the court, characterizing Bryant's phone call as evidence that Fisher had cut a 50-50 deal with the owners without Hunter's knowledge or authority. "What Bryant and Pelinka were telling me is that a 50-50 deal had already been completed behind my back," Hunter wrote. CBSSports.com
Brian Mahoney: Ratliff, Evans, Thomas statements were in support of Hunter's lawsuit against Derek Fisher, his publicist and the NBPA. Twitter @briancmahoney
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Jeff Zillgitt: In declaration, Billy Hunter said Derek Fisher told him it was Kobe Bryant & his agent who had secret talks w/owners during lockout. Twitter @JeffZillgitt
Howard Beck: In new court filing, Billy Hunter reiterates claim that Derek Fisher conspired w/NBA on a 50-50 revenue split during lockout. Twitter @HowardBeck
Howard Beck: Hunter names Kobe Bryant as the source of this info, saying Bryant and agent Rob Pelinka called to say he had to cut 50-50 deal. Twitter @HowardBeck
Reuben R. McDaniel III, an investment banker and chairman of the Atlanta Public Schools board, is among those being considered to succeed Billy Hunter as executive director of the NBA players union. The 52-year-old McDaniel said yesterday he has been screened by an executive at Reilly Partners, the Chicago-based executive search firm hired by the National Basketball Players Association to find Hunter's successor. "I'm certainly interested in the opportunity, but it's very early in the process," McDaniel said in a telephone interview. Bloomberg
Sure, players have been pointing to the collective-bargaining agreement negotiated by former National Basketball Players Asso- ciation executive director Billy Hunter as hurting the free-agent market. But Dunleavy, 33, said money wasn't the biggest priority at this stage of his career. ''The ghost of Billy Hunter will be haunting us for a long time, but . . . I've done well financially, so I could make a decision on what would make me happy,'' Dunleavy said. ''At this point, it's playing with a group like this, having a chance to win.'' Chicago Sun-Times
Peter Vecsey: Source says Stern hopes former league/Knick exec/top candidate Steve Mills replaces Billy Hunter. That should concern the union. Twitter @PeterVecsey1
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The National Basketball Players Association has a star as its new president. Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul was elected NBPA president on Wednesday at the union's summer meeting in Las Vegas, a person familiar with the vote told USA TODAY Sports. The person requested anonymity because he was not authorized to speak publicly until the announcement was made official. Paul, who was previously an NBPA vice president, now is charged with putting the players' union in the right direction after approximately 18 months of instability and turmoil. USA Today Sports
NBPA: Welcome #thenbpa two newest Executive Committee members VP @SteveBlake5 @ATolliver44!!! #nbpa2013 Twitter
Paul replaces Derek Fisher, whose tenure ends in a shroud of controversy that resulted in the February firing of Billy Hunter, the union's longtime executive director, and lawsuits, including Hunter's lawsuit against the NBPA and Fisher in Los Angeles County Superior Court. Paul, a six-time All-Star who was named first-team All-NBA in 2012-13, gives the NBPA its first big-name president since Patrick Ewing's term expired in 2001. USA Today Sports
About 40 NBA player reps are expected to attend the meeting. The union's Exec Committee met yesterday for about 10 hours to discuss union business and prepare for the meeting, Klempner said. It is expected that the union will name a search firm today. The player reps are also expected to be given an update on the lawsuit former Exec Dir Billy Hunter filed against the union, outgoing President Derek Fisher and his publicist, Jamie Wior. Sports Business Daily
The NBPA will elect a new president to replace Fisher, whose term is up, at its summer meeting in Las Vegas next Wednesday. Details also will be divulged to players in attendance about the status of the search for Hunter's replacement, including the identity of an executive search firm that has been retained. CBSSports.com
A judge has granted the motion for a change of venue in Billy Hunter's lawsuit against the National Basketball Players Association and its president, Derek Fisher, clearing the way for the case to be heard in Los Angeles instead of Oakland, Calif., the defendants' attorneys said Thursday. CBSSports.com
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There's good news and bad news for UGA about Tramel Terry, the 4-star wide receiver who has already committed to the Bulldogs twice.
The good news is that Terry will make an unofficial visit to UGA this weekend for the Ole Miss game. The bad news for the Bulldogs is that Terry will make a return trip the following weekend to Clemson, according to Palmetto Sports.
There has been rampant speculation that Terry is considering switching to Clemson — and publicly committing for a third time – after he took an official visit with the Tigers a few weeks ago. It has become such a sensitive topic that Terry has mostly avoided the topic of recruiting with reporters. However, he did throw out these comments this week to the website, which have to make UGA fans wonder:
"I'm not talking about (recruiting) right now … I'm the one who has to make the decision and live with it for the next four years. I don't want any added pressure on me by talking about it now."
UGA's best hope of holding onto to Terry is his close friendship with Brice Ramsey, the QB from Camden County High School who is also committed to the Bulldogs.
A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS: One of UGA's top remaining targets for 2013 is Laremy Tunsil, a 5-star OL from Lake City, Fla. He has Alabama and UGA as his co-leaders. Some UGA supporters have concerns about Tunsil's close friendship with Derrick Henry, the 5-star RB from Yulee, Fla., who was pledged to UGA for a year and eventually switched to Alabama. Henry has been very outspoken, including on Twitter, with his all-out effort to recruit Tunsil to join him at Alabama. However, Tunsil told 247sports.com's Rusty Mansell this week that he has a few friends at UGA, too. "I guess you could say that Derrick is going to play a big role in my decision," Tunsil said. "But you know I got friends at Georgia, too. You know (Todd) Gurley, (Keith) Marshall, and (John) Theus, too, and they want me with them up there." Tunsil said Florida and Florida State are still in the mix, too.
MORE ON HERSCHEL'S NEPHEW: One of the state's top 2014 prospects is Milan Richard, a 6-foot-2, 223-pound tight end from Savannah's Calvary Day high school. He's the nephew of UGA legend Herschel Walker, and both of his parents ran track for the Bulldogs. Have the athletic genes passed on to Richard? "Yes, he's an impressive-looking kid who is able to run very well," Calvary Day coach Mark Stroud said. "When a kid that size can the 40-yard dash in 4.59 seconds at the combine, you've got to find a place for him at the next level. His parents have done a good job training him, and you can definitely tell some of that gene pool is showing up now." Richard has nine early offers, including both UGA and Georgia Tech.
UPDATE ON EX-UGA COMMIT: Whatever happened to Lonnie Outlaw? He was part of the "package deal" from Wilcox County High School to UGA with QB-DB Nick Marshall. Outlaw signed with UGA out of high school but the Bulldogs knew he wasn't going to be a qualifier and placed him at Georgia Military junior college. Outlaw remained committed to UGA for more than a year but could never meet the transfer requirements after two seasons at GMC. He ended up signing with Miles College, a Div. II school in Alabama, and is doing well. "Lonnie was a little down about not making it to UGA at the time, but he's kind of a happy-go-lucky kid and I think he's enjoying the opportunity he has now at Miles," Wilcox County coach Mark Ledford said.
THIS AND THAT: Former Peachtree Ridge High School standout Bradley Roby has been named as one of the 15 semifinalists for the Thorpe Award for college football's best defensive back. Roby is a sophomore cornerback at Ohio State and leads the nation with 16 pass breakups, along with two interceptions … Recruiting starts earlier and earlier each year, so I guess it's never too early to begin learning names of elite prospects. Remember the name of Trey Blount, an eighth-grader at Lovinggood Middle School. He's from Powder Springs and was recently selected to play in the 2013 Eastbay Youth All-America Bowl on Jan. 5. "This fluid receiver reminds me of a young Calvin Johnson," said Eric Richards, National Scouting Director for Football University (FBU). "Trey is one of the more fluid route runners in the country" … Another eighth-grader who plays basketball recently was offered by Alabama. Nichel Tampa, who is ranked as the nation's No. 1 point guard for 2017 by at least one recruiting service, attends Bible Baptist Christian School in Hampton and will play on the varsity this season. Tampa is famous for getting two scholarship offers the summer before she began the seventh grade from South Carolina and South Florida.
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October 31st, 2012
4:26 am
first. gross
October 31st, 2012
4:29 am
8th grader – seriously ?
October 31st, 2012
4:46 am
A young Calvin Johnson, huh? Boy, they're really trying to sell some subscriptions.
October 31st, 2012
5:51 am
Commitment? Really? What is your definition of the word? I don't see any sign of a commitment here.
October 31st, 2012
7:37 am
Terry states that he is the one that has to live with his decision, and I don't think anybody would deny that fact. The problem comes when he keeps flipping around and committing and then backing out of his commitment. His mentors in life, be that parents or coaches should teach him a little about responsibility. Playing around like he seems to want to do, can sometimes cost you a scholarship, because a school may pull the offer and pursue another player for your position. IF you aren't ready to stick by your decision, don't make it. It has nothing to do with maturity. It has everything to do with consideration and common courtesy, to the coach that have wasted resources recruiting you.
October 31st, 2012
7:52 am
He's gone. And after all this, I don't even want him here. See ya.
October 31st, 2012
8:06 am
I think Terry is making a move to Clemson…much better OC!!!! Will stay in-state and play for a better offensive mind in Chad Morris vs Mike Bobo…so now UGA needs to Rumph and move on JaQuay Williams or pick up to pressure on M North….or maybe opt for more OL….BRILLIANT!!!
October 31st, 2012
8:33 am
Tramel isn't playing around with anything or anybody. I happen to know one of his relatives and I'm assured that Tramel is 100% dawg, He's got UGA posters in his bedroom. Problem is that his family is split geographically with some of them living in GA and some in SC. The SC family members of course want him play closer to them however once again I'm assured that he's a dawg.
It always amazes me how much crap is spewed in these blogs.
October 31st, 2012
8:37 am
October 31st, 2012
8:41 am
Tell that Prima Donna Terry to go ahead and sign with clempson. We dont need him. We want true commitments at UGA!
October 31st, 2012
8:47 am
@ Dabo: Orange Bowl… HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
October 31st, 2012
8:57 am
Someone needs to tell Terry that W Virginia just scored on Clemson again. Seriously, if you think about these committments like you would an engagement, how many women would let you get engaged to them and then still sleep around with other women? I agree that this is a decision that Terry will have to live with for 4 yrs. but don't commit to a school until you're sure that is where you want to go.
October 31st, 2012
9:14 am
Hey, Dabo…….I think West Virginia just scored again……..and so did FSU. You're not even going to beat South Carolina again this year. I don't understand why kids would even want to go to Clemson…..oh, wait, yes I do. It's called receiving a bag of cash for your signature on the 'ol LOI.
October 31st, 2012
9:17 am
He has told other reporters he is solid to Georgia recently.
October 31st, 2012
9:22 am
Kids a joke…
October 31st, 2012
9:22 am
dougsmugs……. articles about UT & AU recruits belong in their respective newspapers. Not alot of interest in Dawg country. Not alot of interest by the AJC because it will not sell papers. Pretty basic stuff, really!
October 31st, 2012
10:07 am
"I guess you could say that Derrick is going to play a big role in my decision." That statement tells me that Tunsil is going to Alabama. Hard to beat Saban on the field and in recruiting.
October 31st, 2012
10:17 am
Between Spurrier and Dabo, UGA is going to have to start recruiting Kentucky and Tennessee.
October 31st, 2012
10:26 am
Chad Morris will be a head coach in 2013. Terry is going to UGA
October 31st, 2012
10:39 am
COME ON RICHT. COME ON Booboo. JONATHAN McCRARY – QB,(VANDY), JOSH DOBBS – QB,(ARIZONA), ANTHONY JENNINGS – QB – Elite 11 regional winner and Bulldog legacy!(LSU), DESHUAN WATSON QB – (CLEMSON) and now NICK MARSHALL – QUARTERBACK and NOT Defensive Back! (ANYWHERE BUT UGA) The kid had over 600 yards total offense in a single game, and you two had him covering punts and kickoffs at good ole UGA ! CHARLIE WARD – QB. Heisman and National title winner.(FSU), CAM NEWTON – QUARTERBACK and NOT TIGHT END! Heisman and National title winner,(AUBURN), Sean Jones- QB.and national title winner.(GA. TECH), Homer Jordan – QB and National title winner.(CLEMSON). The more things change, the more they stay the same at good "OLD" UGA. 32 years. No wonder, What a bunch of morons.
October 31st, 2012
11:13 am
No one listens to you
October 31st, 2012
11:13 am
No one listens to you
October 31st, 2012
11:16 am
…did I mention that NO ONE listens to you?
October 31st, 2012
11:25 am
Clemson is a better fit for terry. Who wants to play for a crappy offense like Georgia.
October 31st, 2012
11:43 am
No, the big question is why would any recruit pick an ACC team over an SEC team unless they were scared the competition on the team was too much at Georgia.
October 31st, 2012
12:09 pm
dk, I guess you for got that great Clemson offense was held to 29 point's by a crappy Auburn team, good thing they didn't have to play one of the top SEC teams.
October 31st, 2012
12:11 pm
Pull the scholarship. A commitment is a commitment. If he's not committed, offer it to someone who knows the definition of the word.
October 31st, 2012
12:12 pm
dk – I believe the best wide receiver in the NFL enjoyed playing for UGA. AJ!
October 31st, 2012
12:16 pm
Maybe he can to Tennessee Tech and help out DaRick.
October 31st, 2012
12:29 pm
We are going to lose some recruits between now and next season with Mark Richt retiring.
October 31st, 2012
12:49 pm
Per text sent to an espn reporter just two days ago Tramel Terry is still committed to UGA. Terry will be an EE so he has about 44 days to make a very important decision that will effect the next 4 years of his life.
UGA went through this same scenario last year with both Todd Gurley & Keith Marshall with Clemson making a last minute hard sale push trying to acquire their services. We all know how that has turned out!
If Tramel Terry is smart, he too will commit to the "G" and I believe he will, if not then UGA has 4* WR's standing in line for a chance at Tramel Terry's scholarship offer.
OL coach Will Friend and TE coach John Lilly were in attendance at Columbia H.S. football game of Laremy Tunsil last Friday night in Lake City FL before heading to Jacksonville.
Derrick Henry's commitment to Bama will more than likely cost Bama a recruit rather than add another recruit…
State holiday in Alabama today…. where all male babies born in state, on this day, shall be named after Nick Saban in celebration of Nick's birthday!
"Stick with Richt"
"Fan-Up B Loud & Proud"
"BELIEVE" in the "G"
October 31st, 2012
1:34 pm
This should be a no brainer, particularly if this fellow is smart enough to actually earn a college degree. UGA is a much better school than Clemson. Clemson is for people in Atlanta who can't get accepted to UGA. SEC football is at a higher level than ACC football.
So this fellow's decision will say more about him than UGA,,,
October 31st, 2012
1:35 pm
Just an idea, though. If this fellow does decide to go to Climpson, then could he take Mike Bobo with him?
October 31st, 2012
1:48 pm
Drama queen.
October 31st, 2012
2:05 pm
"I'm not talking about (recruiting) right now … I'm the one who has to make the decision and live with it for the next four years. I don't want any added pressure on me by talking about it nowSupposedly solid…but said he wont be rushed into making a decision."
Apparently not solid by these comments. The only commitment he's made is to the public attention of recruiting…not to any school.
October 31st, 2012
2:09 pm
may need the spot for Ruben & Robert
October 31st, 2012
2:23 pm
"Clemson is for people who can't get into UGA"??? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Sorry, I feel out of my chair. Snoop, you're smoking too much weed.
Clemson is 10x harder to get into than UGA. Nice try. ACC is way better all around in academics than the SEC. Always
October 31st, 2012
2:35 pm
Terry will pick UGA, enroll in January, and score a TD against Clempson next Labor Day weekend.
Oh… and Upstate SC… go check this out and report back to us on what you find out about UGA academics versus Clemson.
October 31st, 2012
2:36 pm
One more thing Upstate SC… you spelled "fell" wrong.
10x harder… LOLOLOLOLOLOCOPTER
October 31st, 2012
2:53 pm
Has anyone seen him play? I noticed his combine info isn't on par with other highly thought of recruits at his position. Hope he is great and it would be great to have him, but I wouldn't want him to hold that spot and change at the last minute.
October 31st, 2012
3:09 pm
Hey Michael, how about some articles on why any recruits are sticking with Auburn and Tennessee considering their coaches are on HOT LAVA seats?
Why only articles about UGA players using their visits (and fantastic perks) to other schools? A kid would be FOOLISH not to so that doesn't surprise me.
* Remember the Benghazi Four
October 31st, 2012
3:43 pm
Terry's commit is one of our much needed EEs. In order to fill every vacancy on our roster, we must have 10 or more guys who enroll in January.
Here's hoping that our prep school and JUCOs all come in January (not at all sure of that).
Atkins, Fluker, Nelson, Floyd, Mayes. Total of 5. Any word on who is likely to arrive in January?
We still need several of our recruits to graduate from HS early and head to Athens. In addition to Terry, I remember reading that Ramsey, Matthews, and possibly Kublanow, a total of 4, are set to arrive in January.
Anyone read that any others are on track to come in January?
Anyone know how many of our current commits
October 31st, 2012
4:34 pm
About on the same level as Wooten coming outta HS.
October 31st, 2012
5:03 pm
Terry is much more well built compared to Wooten.. both now and coming out of HS. Terry has the size to play Safety or RB if needed in addition to WR.
October 31st, 2012
5:17 pm
South Carolina Just Scored Again HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
October 31st, 2012
5:28 pm
Jusin SC likely will be sitting home while UGA wins and plays for championships…so get comfy on your couch
October 31st, 2012
5:35 pm
What is hilarious is Spurrier commenting about SC having to play Arkansas instead of Ole Miss.
Ole Miss 30
Arkansas 27
You can't make this stuff up!!!!!!!!!!!
October 31st, 2012
5:41 pm
Dawgs…rule the East
October 31st, 2012
6:01 pm
Yeah, Clempson blows.
October 31st, 2012
7:02 pm
I have early enrolls for the 2013 class at 9…. I believe UGA had 18 recruits sign their LOI in 2012, two recruits John Atkins and Leonard Floyd failed to qualify in 2012 so 7 ships will go to the 2013 recruiting class counting against the 2012 recruiting period.
List of EE that will register in December 2012 and enroll early in January 2013:
John Atkins DT 6′ 4″ 310 lbs Thompson, Ga (Thomson)
Leonard Floyd DE 6′ 4″ 220 lbs Eastman, Ga (Dodge Co)
Shaquille Fluker DB 6′ 1″ 205 lbs Meridian, MS (Meridian)
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WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) -- Marathon County is addressing issues in the jail, even before the committee assembled to look for improvements issues its report. One of the issues is the number of staff members available for the jail. Sheriff Scott Parks says they were aware of the need for additional staff.
Parks says they have again requested two more corrections officers to address a staffing shortage. "This year, we decided that we were going to request that again and ask for two new positions to bolster up the number of individuals that we have working on shifts inside the correctional facility. It's a normal position request that we were doing, and actually has nothing to do with the jail independent panel study."
Along with rule changes for prisoners, several physical improvements have been made in the jail just since Scott Parks became person in charge of the Sheriff's Department. "We've made some changes to the jail's visitation secure phone system. We've put a window glass film on it allowing us to see in, but not inmates being allowed to see out, so it allows our corrections officers to travel down the hallways and approach the cell block without being visible."
Corrections officers have also been armed with tasers since the attack.
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The new Sheriff says they were aware of several issues, but is looking forward to the July 8th hearing when the Jail Study Committee makes its recommendations known. "There's a lot of things that we've put into place, and I could go on and on about different corrections that we've made in the facility that we were aware of, and I'm looking forward to the panel's release so I can see recommendations that they have possibly given us, too."
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Trying to get across the west bypass can be tricky, especially if you're turning left.
City leaders have been going over plans for an underpass, but haven't been able to reach a route that pleases the majority of people...until now.
One of the early plans had the underpass going from 18th Street to 18th Street, but that created problems with three major businesses. Western Cooperative Credit Union and Farm Credit Services said their main entrances would have been affected by that route, and School District Number 1 would have had some of their land behind McVay taken. That's why city leaders decided to go with the option to start the underpass on 18th street and connect it with Bison Drive.
"You'll end up being able to just go straight on bison and 18th street. You'll go through and underpass. The bypass, which is 2&85 route, will be elevated a little bit, that will get a little higher," said Williston Public Works Director Monte Meiers.
This route leaves the main entrances to farm credit services and Western Cooperative Credit Union untouched.
"Having it go on the backside of the credit union instead of the front side really, it's better we're happy with that," said President and CEO of Western Cooperative Credit Union Melanie Stillwell.
With this route if you're traveling east on 2 and 85, you will be able to access the underpass by a semi circle loop ramp. When you get off onto 18th street west, there will be a three quarter intersection.
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The state has set aside funds for this project, and now that city leaders have decided on a plan, it is in the hands of the DOT.
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- 1/2 cup sugar
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In a small saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil. Remove from heat and let cool. Transfer to an 8-inch square dish and mix with juices of oranges and lemons, crushed pineapple, and bananas. Freeze 3 hours (or up to overnight). Remove from freezer about 20 minutes before serving (mixture should be slightly slushy). If desired, mix with some lemon-lime soda, and garnish with mint sprigs.
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Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and Opposition Leader Tony Abbott in Canberra on Sunday. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Finally the day came. Let's look back on it before saying goodbye.
- Prime Minister Kevin Rudd announced the election will be on September 7 (in five weeks' time);
- Mr Rudd grabbed the underdog status and said he knows hanging on to power will be difficult;
- Labor will concentrate on the economy, health and education;
- Coalition leader Tony Abbott stressed the unity and stability of his team;
- Mr Abbott wants to focus on the economy, border protection and "social solidarity"; and
- the Greens are promising to inject the compassion back into politics.
So it's over to you people. It's your choice.
I'm looking forward to your company over the next five weeks. Alex Ellinghausen, Andrew Meares and I will be with you for the duration. Let's enjoy it.
See you in the morning.
So before I wrap up let me advise you of some dates (courtesy of the Australian Electoral Commission):
- August 4, 2013 - election announced
- August 5, 2013 - writs issued
- 8pm August 12, 2013 - electoral rolls closed
- midday August 15, 2013 - close of candidate nominations
- midday August 16, 2013 - declaration of candidate nominations
- September 7, 2013 - election day
- November 13, 2013 - return of writs (latest dates)
Opposition Leader Tony Abbott visits the press gallery after his press conference at Parliament House on Sunday. Photo: Alex Ellinghausaen
And I now have available for your reading pleasure the text of Mr Abbott's opening statement.
Let me point you in the direction of some very groovy interactive election related graphics.
This one looks at 30 of the most hotly contested seats in the election campaign.
Here you will find the all important electoral pendulum.
This one looks at the parties' various policy offerings to date.
Mr Abbott makes his case for the prime ministership.
Abbott: 'The people finally get their say'
Tony Abbott says September 7th will 'finally give the people' a say in who leads the country, and defends the Coalition as a "fair dinkum" alternative government.PT2M12S http://www.smh.com.au/action/externalEmbeddedPlayer?id=d-2r7bz 620 349 August 4, 2013
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In relation to the debates (about which there will be a debate) the Coalition has proposed three encounters - one debate between the leaders at the National Press Club to be held in Canberra next Sunday, a forum at the Rooty Hill RSL in Sydney with questions from voters and another debate in Brisbane.
Personally, I'm all for debates - the more information, the better.
And that's it from Mr Abbott.
(18 minutes and 40 seconds for my time keeping friends.)
Opposition Leader Tony Abbott speaks to the media at Parliament House on Sunday. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
But Mr Abbott fudges when asked if he is prepared to debate Mr Rudd tomorrow night.
"There will be a series of debates," he promises but will not answer directly about the proposition for the one on offer tomorrow night.
Mr Abbott says people "want a government that gets things done, not a government that is all talk no action".
Mr Abbott says he will not lead a minority government and "if there is a hung Parliament there will not be a minority government led by Tony Abbott".
Opposition Leader Tony Abbott speaks to the media at Parliament House on Sunday. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Mr Abbott says the Coalition's policies will be released in good time before election day and will be fully costed.
Mr Abbott is now taking questions.
The first one is about debates.
Mr Abbott says he is open to more than one debate and that the letter sent by campaign director Brian Loughnane to the ALP will be released shortly.
Opposition Leader Tony Abbott speaks to the media at Parliament House in Canberra on Sunday. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
"Do you really think Australia needs another three years like the six it just had?" Mr Abbott asks voters.
"I am ready. My team is ready. You've watched us for three years. You've seen the stability, you've seen the unity, you've seen the strength. We won't let you down."
"I'm determined to build a country where no one ever feels like a stranger," Mr Abbott says.
"One of the things that has been most dismaying about the current government has been its attempts to turn Australian against Australian."
Opposition Leader Tony Abbott speaks to the media during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra on Sunday 4 August 2013. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Mr Abbott says he is "happy to place himself at the judgement of the Australian people".
Mr Abbott promises to deliver a stronger economy, cut regulation and to "stop the boats".
"We won't rely simply on another country doing the job for us," Mr Abbott says.
"No one should be more determined to help this country than the Australian prime minister."
Opposition Leader Tony Abbott speaks to the media during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra on Sunday. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Coalition leader Tony Abbott says he wants to "directly address the people of Australia".
"At last the choice is yours. It's not the choice of the caucus, it's not the choice of the faceless men."
Mr Abbott says it is a choice between "positive plans of the Coalition and more of the same under the Australian Labor Party and Mr Rudd".
Mr Abbott says the election is not about trust but about "who is more fair dinkum".
Rock enrol people, rock enrol.
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd speaks to the media at Parliament House on Sunday. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
The full text of Mr Rudd's statement about the election can be read here.
The Fairfax Media online team have produced this nifty two minute guide to the election announcement.
You've just got time to watch it before Coalition leader Tony Abbott's press conference at 5pm.
2013 election: 'It's on.'
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Greens leader Christine Milne has issued a statement about the election.
"While Kevin Rudd and Tony Abbott continue to fight each other in a race to the bottom on important issues like climate change and asylum seekers, the Greens are standing up for what matters," Senator Milne says.
"The Australian Greens will be calling on people to vote for a caring and sustainable Australia and to vote against cruelty and environmental destruction."
Senator Milne says the Greens will campaign on issues including asylum seekers, the environment and education.
Unlike either Labor or the Coalition the Greens have not asked for donations in their first campaign statement.
Instead, they have urged people to enrol to vote.
"If you are aged 18 or over I encourage you to enrol to vote so you don't miss out on having a say at this year's federal election," Senator Milne says. "Your vote will help determine who runs our country."
Let's take a quick moment to wish the US President Barack Obama a happy 51st birthday.
Incidentally September 21 - the other mooted election date - is Mr Rudd's birthday. I rather liked the idea of Mr Rudd having the chutzpah to dare people to vote him out of office on his birthday.
Breaking news reporter Jonathan Swan has confirmed Labor's campaign slogan will be "A new way".
(Which is, obviously, a three word slogan.)
Mr Rudd wraps up his press conference saying it is cold and he "looks forward to seeing you on the campaign trail".
A colleague notes the press conference went for 28 minutes and nine seconds.
(And no, Mr Rudd did not "zip".)
Coalition leader Tony Abbott will hold a press conference in Canberra later this afternoon. It should be soon if he wants to make it onto the evening news.
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd speaks to the media at Parliament House on Sunday. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
From Coalition treasury spokesman Joe Hockey:
It's not about you Kevin— Joe Hockey (@JoeHockey) August 4, 2013
Mr Rudd says he has already received an invitation from Sky News to participate in a debate with Coalition leader Tony Abbott tomorrow night.
"I'm in like Flynn," Mr Rudd says before offering to be available for a debate on each Sunday night of the campaign on each of the networks.
"You can run but you can't hide," Mr Rudd says laying down the gauntlet to Mr Abbott.
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd speaks to the media at Parliament House on Sunday. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Mr Rudd (who is wearing a tie that can only be described as fuchsia) confirms the local government referendum cannot take place.
It's a pity, he says, but there was little point given the Coalition is divided on the issue making a positive outcome unlikely.
Mr Rudd is asked about the role of former prime minister Julia Gillard twice.
He mentions "Julia" twice in relation to education reform.
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd speaks to the media at Parliament House on Sunday. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
The September 7 poll date means Mr Rudd will no longer attend the G20 meeting in St Petersburg.
Foreign Minister Bob Carr will now attend, he says.
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd speaks to the media at Parliament House on Sunday. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
"You the Australian people know me pretty well - warts and all," Mr Rudd says. You have "seen me at some of my highest highs and lowest lows".
Mr Rudd claims the underdog status saying he knows it will be hard to win. If the election had been held yesterday Labor would have lost.
He asks "each and every one of you" to donate time, money, anything to help Labor win.
(I think this might be the first time a prime minister has used the election announcement to solicit donations.)
"It is now time for the Australian people to decide," Mr Rudd says before taking questions.
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd speaks to the media at Parliament House on Sunday. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Mr Rudd says Labor will campaign on the economy, health and education.
He warns of a "$70 billion slash and burn austerity drive" that a Coalition government would embark on.
Mr Rudd says people face a choice between "positive plans" and the "old negative politics and three word slogans of the past".
("Cuts to the bone" as a catch phrase is back, by the way.)
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd speaks to the media at Parliament House on Sunday. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Mr Rudd says it is better to "level with the Australian people" about the choices made rather than pretend you can "wave a magic wand" and fix problems.
He criticised the Coalition - but not by name - for talking down the economy.
"It's a false claim and should be named as such," Mr Rudd says.
Mr Rudd says he is a "kid from the bush" whose parents "didn't go much past primary school".
He was able to go to be prime minister.
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd speaks to the media at Parliament House on Sunday. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Mr Rudd says the election will be about "who the Australian people best judge to get the balance right".
The "choppy waters" of the changing economy requires a "clear head and a steady hand", Mr Rudd says.
"Three words slogans don't solve complex problems. They never have and they never will."
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd confirms the election: "Australia is too positive a nation to retreat into a little ball of negativity".
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd speaks to the media at Parliament House in Canberra on Sunday. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Ahem, Tasmanian Labor Senator Lisa Singh:
On this day of great leader's @BarackObama birthday another great leader @KRuddMP announces election Sept 7 - slogans vs substance.#auspol— Lisa Singh (@Lisa_Singh) August 4, 2013
But who will be the most threatened species of all?
September 7th is Threatened Species Day, chance to vote for Tas Devil,theTarkine, the leadbeater's possum, GBR, forests. Only Greens care.— Christine Milne (@senatormilne) August 4, 2013
The image from the afore mentioned tweet:
Kevin Rudd tweeted this photo, about 20 minutes before he was due to address the media, with the caption: "Just some final touches to my speech about the choice Australians will make on September 7. KRudd"
The stage is set.
The scene in the Prime Minister's courtyard at Parliament House. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Just some final touches to my speech about the choice Australians will make on September 7. KRudd http://t.co/7P5aGyhxt8— Kevin Rudd (@KRuddMP) August 4, 2013
The official paperwork for the election - the writs - will be issued tomorrow.
Once that happens there are seven days before the rolls close.
It's your country people - make sure you have your say. As they say, history is made by those who show up.
You can find all the details about how to enrol to vote or change your details on the Australian Electoral Commission's website.
It's all about money. Clearly neither side has enough.
Now an email has gone out to Coalition supporters courtesy of the Liberal National Party President, Bruce McIver.
The Coalition is asking for $34 - $1 for each day of the campaign.
"Without your support we will be outspent by Labor's cashed up union movement," Mr McIver writes.
"The election is the clearest choice in a generation - it's a choice between a truly united Coalition with our Real Solutions Plan or Labor and its chaos, division, dysfunction. Only the Coalition has a plan to build a strong, prosperous economy and a safe, secure Australia. The Coalition offers real change and will deliver a genuinely united government and a better future for all Australians."
"Labor hasn't changed at all over the last six years - it's still the same Kevin Rudd and same old Labor."
Back to Mr Rudd's email (see 3.29 pm post).
"Australians how face a choice. And the choice couldn't be starker," Mr Rudd writes.
"I have a positive vision about the country we can be. In this election I'll be talking with Australians across the country about better schools for our kids, investing so we can create good jobs and about how the NBN can keep our economy strong."
"Tony Abbott has a different approach. He'll bang on with the same negativity that we're all sick of. He's only got three word slogans because he doesn't have the ticker to debate his real agenda. Right now the only thing standing between Australia and an Abbott-led government is you, me and as many Australians as we can rally to fight for the kind of nation we call want to live in."
Mr Rudd then asks supporters to donate $5 to "get us off to a strong start".
"We've got one hell of a fight on our hands," the email concludes. "Abbott and a few millionaires will out sepnd us. But is we join together we can even the playing field."
Mr Rudd's office has confirmed a press conference in the Prime Minister's courtyard at Parliament House.
Media are to assemble by 4pm (which is not the same thing as the press conference starting at 4pm.)
Ladies and gentlemen - the twitter election:
Just left Government House. It's time for Australians to decide. A positive plan for Australia's future or old negative politics. KRudd— Kevin Rudd (@KRuddMP) August 4, 2013
Sydney Liberal MP Alex Hawke gets the gold star for first guy from his side to get out an election related tweet:
This election will be the clearest choice in a generation A choice for Hope, Reward & Opportunity or more of the chaos of past 5yrs #auspol— Alex Hawke MP (@AlexHawkeMP) August 4, 2013
An email to Labor supporters has just arrived in inboxes around the country.
"It's on", the email begins.
"A few moments ago I saw the Governor-General and asked that she dissolve this parliament and call the federal election for September 7."
While we wait for news of Mr Rudd's press conference here are a couple of articles you might find useful.
The Sydney Morning Herald's political editor, Peter Hartcher, wrote this analysis about what the campaign will look like.
Chief political correspondent Mark Kenny broke the news yesterday of the election date.
Political editor of The Sun Herald and The Sunday Age, Chris Johnson, wrote this piece in this morning's newspapers looking at the men who will direct the campaigns for both major parties - George Wright (Labor) and Brian Loughnane (Coalition).
Mr Rudd has finished meeting with the Governor General.
He is now on his way back to Parliament House to make the official announcement.
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd departs Government House on Sunday. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Mr Rudd will now be asking Ms Bryce to dissolve Parliament ahead of an election.
Mr Rudd will then go back to Parliament House and hold a press conference to make the official announcement.
The safe money is on September 7 which gives us a five week campaign. It means the local government referendum will not take place. The earliest date it could have been held was September 14 - the date chosen by former prime minister Julia Gillard.
Mr Rudd has just arrived at Government House where he was greeted by the Official Secretary to the Governor General, Stephen Brady.
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd arrives at Government House in Canberra on Sunday. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
The Prime Minister's car - C1 - popped into the Lodge and is now heading down Dunrossil Drive, the road leading to Government House.
(So much of today's coverage bears a striking similarity to royal wedding coverage.)
You can follow the story in greater detail here with coverage anchored by breaking news reporter Judith Ireland and the Fairfax Media team.
The media is waiting for Prime Minister Kevin Rudd to arrive at the Yarralumla residence of the Governor General, Quentin Bryce.
A member of Mr Rudd's security scene can be seen in the grounds making sure everything is okay.
An officer from Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's security team arrives at Government House in Canberra on Sunday. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
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Last night in Japan
Today I went back to school for the final goodbye. The girls handed out the class shirts & an adorable thing is that they put my name on the back along with theirs! & I find it really funny cause they used my doodles for the shirt decals haha. I drew a random disco man on the chalkboard one day & next its being drawn up for the shirt blueprint. They said the dancing man was cute. I thought he was a bit creepy but…anyways.
Turned into this
That little robot I drew on some girls notebook & it ended up there hahahha.
They also handed me & Kaytlin this framed picture of the homeroom…I was ready to tear up :) but this goodbye was easier.
Because I know for sure I'll be back someday, & someday soon…the goodbye was okay. I can keep in touch with most of them through emails anyways & will always remember them through the gifts and memories they made for me<3
On other note…I just finished packing. I apologize for not updating as frequently but the past few days have been busy! Blogs & videos will still come since there's a lot still to share. I'll post my afterthoughts & make a few talking video blogs to help out prospective exchange students. I leave Japan tomorrow at 4pm & arrive in San Fran at 9:30ish a.m. I'm not too sure about when I'll land in Jersey.
It really hasn't hit me yet. The fact that I'm leaving. My host mom & I already shed a few tears but I hope it isn't too bad tomorrow when I say the final goodbye. I'm sure I will see this wonderful family again. I can't even believe how perfect this family was. Oh, yesterday they handed me a full yukata which is basically a summer kimono. That really started the waterworks :( It's navy blue with sakura flowers…& has this enormous bow that takes up most of my carry-on bag haha.
Going back home is perfectly bittersweet.
Update on the past two days!
On Friday I hung out with two of my school friends Misato and Hitomi by the local square.
Momoko couldn't make it out so she left Hitomi with a gift and a card for me & Kaytlin. I could have cried cause it was so cute! The night a few school friends and I hung out at the stores, Momo pointed to a few necklaces and asked Kayt and I which ones we liked. She ended up buying them for us :( We totally didn't suspect anything. I'm gonna miss that little one<3
Yesterday I went to a summer festival with my family and Alex, a YFU semester student here in Japan. He's been here before last year & is fluent! My goal of meeting someone trilingual has been met. He speaks Spanish, English, and Japanese. He can also read Korean and speak some so…yeup there ya go. OH & with all that he's Egyptian and Chilean with a hint of Japanese. OH & he lives in New Jersey as well, just a town away from me so we have some crazy mutual friends.
The picture below is of a shrine. A few men have to march around town carrying this on their shoulders. It looks smaller and lighter in the picture, but it actually looked pretty brutal. From about 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., this was carried all over town. I'm proud that my host dad & Alex were two of the guys involved :)
I don't have too many pictures from this day cause I took tons of video, so video update soon!
Aihara Highschool video
Soy Sauce & Korea town
Yesterday I went to the Kikkoman Tokyo headquarter along with the other scholarship kids. We first had a sushi demonstration & then made our own. Afterwards we watched a video all about soy sauce…it was intense. I didn't know how much it took just to make a few bottles of the sauce prior to this. 6 months fermentation? 300 different aromas? Bah, I'll shut up now.
Some of the kids here are Japanese students who are going to America for a year! Ganbatte to them. I want to host a student now so badly, from anywhere.
Afterwards, my host sister & I went along with Kayt & her host mom to Shinjuku a.k.a Korea Town. I didn't believe Kayt -whos been there before- on how big Kpop was there. There are literally store rooms dedicated to each pop idol group & these singers have their faces posted on everything from erasers to food items. I think the best part was just getting to talk in Korean with the store workers who were all from Korea. It was fun surprising them :)
Cameras weren't allowed but I took what I could, muahah. Basically the stores were all Dbsk, Big Bang, & Girls Generation dominated. It was fun & I'll be sure to stay longer the next time I go!
Aihara Highschool
Honestly, going to school here was probably one of the best things that happened to me.
I met all these great girls,
& now I have a bunch of penpals & good memories.
In Japan, the class stays in one classroom while the teachers move around the school to teach subjects. I guess since theyre all stuck in the same room all the time they're bound to be close, but the classroom really had a great atmosphere of togetherness. I have never felt so invited in a school setting. They all seemed to look after each other & I didn't see any apparent cliques. Everyone talked to everyone…& I loved that.
They all tried their hardest to keep me and Kaytlin entertained and stayed late after school to hang out with us. They would show off the American songs they knew and Kayt & I would show off what Asian music we knew :) I appreciated the fact that they tried to fully befriend us through the language barrier. Its hard, and I imagine, quite annoying for them to talk slowly in Japanese just so I could understand. They had to gesture everything they were saying or patiently wait for Misato (a student who can speak English quite well) to translate. The jokes they cracked and even the little side conversations were waited on to be translated or understood. I really met the best kids.
I actually wish American schools would require uniforms in public school because I learned who each girl was through their personality & character. Not their looks/style, or who they hung out with, etc. You don't have much to judge from when someones in a uniform the same as everyone else. The ones I really got to know were so funny and outgoing. I feel like popularity in American schools is all about looks while in Japan your personality and talents matter more. Lots more.
On the last day of school a couple of us went out for sushi. It was my first time eating sushi by the way, I always said I hated it but I really never ate it haha. I was just too skeeved out by the raw fish deal. But anyways, it was delicious & I'm planning on raiding my local sushi shop at home.
They know how to have a good time, it was a lot of fun :)
After sushi -the restaurant is behind us- we took some pictures & hung out for a little while. When it came time to say goodbye, it was really tough. I knew I would see them again before I left Japan but…haha it was hard. They told me to never forget them and to come back to Japan. I promised both things.
Really cute kids I met who spoke English really well!
The beautiful Tokyo Tower :)
Momoko dancing at school,
she was one of my favorites :)
The infamous Shibuya crosswalk…the busiest crosswalk in the world!
Gomen Nasai!
Sorry about the super late updates here! I've been working on the youtube channel so I've been neglecting my blog :(
But hey! Here are a bunch of new videos…three more to come today!
& I still have to write about my last day at Aihara highschool, oh gosh. I will never forget those girls & that school.
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PORT CHARLOTTE: The babysitter of a four-year-old girl who vanished during a trip to Punta Gorda 11 years ago is now charged with the child's death.
Melissa Harding-Jones, 33, formerly Melissa Cooper, was booked into the Snohomish County Jail Monday night on charges of Aggravated Manslaughter of a Child out of Charlotte County.
"I can't believe that someone could hurt a little four-year-old child - an innocent little girl," said Pilar's grandmother Shirely Coler. "My grandaughter was a very cute little girl, a very smart little girl - only four-years-old and she didn't have a chance at life."
Harding-Jones of Lake Stevens, Washington, is being held pending extradition to Florida.
Rodriguez, who was four-years-old at the time, went missing in early 1999 when Harding-Jones took her on vacation near Punta Gorda.
Rodriguez was last reported to be at the Trail Apartments outside Punta Gorda, where she and Harding-Jones were staying with Keith Wilson, Harding-Jones boyfriend.
Last November, authorities searched a property once owned by a relative of Wilson's.
Prosecutors say new leads from that search resulted in the charges against Harding-Jones.
If convicted, she faces up to 30 years in prison.
Deputies say Harding-Jones, now a married mother of two, has been cooperative and was not surprised by the arrest.
Authorities say the case is still open, they are continuing their investigation and are actively seeking any information as to what happened to Rodriguez.
The arrest warrant says Harding-Jones is responsible for failing to protect Rodriguez from harm by another person, causing the girl's death by "culpable negligence."
The assertion that another person being involved in the death led those at the news conference to question the status of Wilson.
Authorities would not comment on Wilson, who the sheriff says is still a suspect in the case.
The sheriff said their agency had not been able to contact Marco Rodriguez, the girl's father, to inform him of the arrest.
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Buyer "Must Haves" Property Features
A: Found this Buyer Survey on BusinessInsider.com from Doug Perlson, founder of RealDirect.com, an innovative startup in the Manhattan real estate market. In vertical markets like Manhattan, buyers' expectations and emotions over certain property features can be very different than in suburban markets. Lets discuss.
Over the past 6 years of writing this blog, Ive made it very clear what buyers in the Manhattan markets bid up for:
1) Light/Views
2) Location
3) Raw Space
After these general features, buyers start to focus on things like:
a) Is there a doorman? Security?
b) Is there outdoor space?
c) What is the monthly carry?
d) What building amenities are offered?
...and on and on. BusinessInsider discussed, "What are NYC Real Estate Buyers Looking For?" and concluded:
What buyers "need" (amenities indicated as "must haves," removing "wish list" items from the equation) --Meanwhile, the Top 3 DEALBREAKERS were:
1. Light filled apartment 53%
2. Ample closet space 27%
3. Bathroom in the master bedroom 25%
4. Doorman building 20%
5. Space for a home office 14%
6. Washer/Dryer in unit 12%
1. Walkup
2. Ground Floor
3. Renovation
"Taking a look at what buyers see as "deal breakers" 44% of buyers will not even consider a walk-up apartment, and 40% ruled out living on the ground floor", the article stated.
These conclusions resonate with what I have experienced in the field over the past 7+ years of being a Manhattan real estate agent. I find ground floor apartments, dark apartments and third floor or higher walkup apartments to be the hardest sells - which basically means that profit potential is limited on the up side given the smaller buyer pool that these properties market to. Sellers of these types of property should manage expectations and be very cognizant of their pricing strategy or else it may take a long while to procure an acceptable offer.
By far in this marketplace buyers bid up for views (think river or park views, followed by full city views) and natural sunlight. After that it tends to be about raw space and whether the subject property is large enough to meet the client's needs. Then comes location - many would think location would be top of the list, but I find this not to be the case in a market like Manhattan. Let me explain.
As Manhattan prices rose and affordability declined over the past decade, buyers widened their criteria of neighborhoods they are willing to live. Buyers that once would only consider living in the West Village, realized that if they are going to buy what they want & need that they may have to consider Chelsea or other neighboring areas. Once that buyer gets a taste of more desirable features and starts to understand what his budget can get in another neighborhood, it anchors them to expecting those now affordable features; such as a bathroom in master bedroom or a full city view. The end result is a buyer who will now have a wider search requirement, dampening the power of "location" as the top desired feature they will bid up for. That is how I find Manhattan's general market to be.
So what do we do with this information? Perlson also goes on to talk about what this could mean for both buyers and sellers:
What this means for buyers: Want a light-filled apartment with huge closets, outdoor space and a home office in an elevator building? So does everyone else. If you're willing to be flexible in your requirements, you're likely to get a better deal on a home. Decide what's most important to you and stand firm on those features, but be willing to consider apartments that don't entirely fit the bill for your "wish list."Sellers absolutely should know what buyers pay up for and how their property matches up in the open marketplace. Buyers should understand that in this market everyone is looking for the same thing and it may not just be a good location!
What this means for sellers: You may not have an apartment with brilliant exposure, but make sure you turn on all of the lights and open the curtains when you have showings, even during the day. If your definition of "showing ready" means stashing all of your stuff in the closet, think again. Move some things into storage if you need to, and consider installing a closet organization system if you don't already have one. Terraces, patios and gardens should also be paid careful mind, since outdoor space can be a big selling point. If you have it, consider converting an alcove space or a spare bedroom into a functional home office.
Lacking some of these top amenities? Don't worry, most apartments aren't perfect. Just do your best to maximize the space and features you do have and remember to price accordingly.
I've bought and sold in the city. Also been an agent. Your criteria and experience has been mine also. I'd add that some people really don't mind a remodel if the light and space is there, if the "bones" are good. Others like some nice architectural details, not a cookie unit. Middle age and older gotta have an elevator and usually a doorman. But as you say, the list is endless after the top 3 criteria. Well said.


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Eric Hinske and Martin Prado combined for five of Arizona's 14 hits and five RBIs to lead the Diamondbacks over the Colorado Rockies 8-6 on Sunday.
Hinske, who signed as a free agent in December, had three singles and drove in two runs. Prado, acquired via trade in the offseason, drove in three runs with a pair of hits, including a two-run double during Arizona's five-run fourth. Prado has four RBIs in his first two spring games.
Corey Dickerson hit a two-run homer in the sixth for Colorado, and Jose Gonzalez, Matt McBride and Kyle Parker each had run-scoring hits during a four-run eighth.
Jeff Francis, who won 17 games in 2007 but is 20-39 with a 5.06 ERA since, allowed two hits in two scoreless innings for the Rockies.
Patrick Corbin tossed two scoreless innings for Arizona. He struck out four straight hitters after allowing a walk to leadoff hitter Tim Wheeler.
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text: 3 notes Posted 28, April, 2010 No-Budget Film FestivalSo, a friend of mine is running PR for this event, and she invited me to go! Thing is, I'm not going as an audience member, I'm going as a judge! They wanted someone who was young and up and coming on the panel, so I'm going to be joining these guys: Robert Meyer Burnett- Writer/Director/Producer/Geek Icon. (Wrote/directed cult classic Free Enterprise, produced The Hills Run Red) Produced the DVDs for the Lord of the Rings movies, X2, Superman Returns, etc. Plus, he's a generally super cool guy with the best stories ever. EVER.Ashley Miller- writer and producer. Credits include the screenplay for Kenneth Brannagh's upcoming Thor movie for Marvel, and producing/writing the best episodes of Fringe & the late Sarah Connor Chronicles. Jenna Busch- Renowned journalist, writer for SCI FI Wire, JoBlo, Huffington Post, Popeater, UGO, IGN and Forces of Geek. Looks like I'm in pretty good company. #my life #cARTel


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In lieu of a career in punk rock, James Pfaus opted to study the brain signals underlying sexual behavior and then see what happened when he manipulated them.
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In lieu of a career in punk rock, James Pfaus opted to study the brain signals underlying sexual behavior and then see what happened when he manipulated them.
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With much of his early career dictated by US Navy interests, Carl June drew inspiration from malaria, bone marrow transplantation, and HIV in his roundabout path to a breakthrough in cancer immunotherapy.
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By audaciously pursuing an abandoned area of research, Ana María Cuervo discovered how cells selectively break down their waste, and revealed the health consequences when that process malfunctions.
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Thanks to a book, a war, and a big green caterpillar, John Hildebrand found himself mapping the exquisite and surprising wiring of the insect olfactory system.
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Raising one evolutionary question after another, Brandon Gaut has harvested a crop of novel findings about how plant genomes evolve.
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By scrutinizing gene expression profiles instead of individual oncogenes, Todd Golub launched a powerful platform for diagnosing, classifying, and treating cancer.
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With dogged persistence and an unwillingness to entertain defeat, Bruce Beutler discovered a receptor that powers the innate immune response to infections—and earned his share of a Nobel Prize.
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First, Aravinda Chakravarti drew a map of how scientists might unravel the genetics of complex disease. Then he blazed the trail.
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For Michael Dickinson, Drosophila are more than winged gene holders—they're sophisticated systems for translating sensory information into flight instructions.
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Inspired by Darwin, Mohamed Noor has uncovered the molecular dance by which a single species becomes two.


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Summer is finally here! Time for a New England lobster bake featuring the Maine ingredient, live lobsters. But you don't have to fight beach traffic or dig a big hole in your backyard for this lobster bake version.
4 dozen steamer clams
fresh seaweed
6 potatoes, skin on
6 ears of corn with the husk on
6 medium whole onions
melted or drawn butter
6 sausages
6 live lobsters, about 1 ¼ lb. each.
1.Fill the bottom of pot with 6 inches of wet seaweed.
2.Divide the steamers among 6 pieces of cheesecloth and tie corners so you can pick them up. Place on seaweed.
3.Remove silk and all but two layers of corn husk from the corn. Place corn, potatoes, onions and sausage over the clams in that order. Top off with the lobsters. Put a layer of cheesecloth over the lobsters and cover with another 4 inches of seaweed.
4.Cover closely and place pot over high heat. When steaming begins, reduce heat to medium and cook for one hour and 15 minutes.
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The Machinery Journal blog is your place to find the latest machinery updates, industry news, and interesting tid bits.
It's a place where Harvey Firestone, Henry Ford and Thomas Edison would hold gentlemen's camp outs. The 400-acre property in Columbiana, Ohio was deeded to the Firestone family by President Thomas Jefferson and in 1952 was established as the Firestone Test Center. Today, the grounds are used for testing by Firestone Corporation as well as leased to a local farmer for production.
The tests are run 12 months a year on the indoor equipment as well as the five circles with concrete, black top and limestone surfaces. The test circles are the site for wear and durability tests, and the test tractors are run without an operator. The equipment is mounted with the tires for testing, the steering is locked in position, and using a remote start the tractor takes off in its circle pattern and run for 48 hours in one direction before the equipment is stopped and the direction of travel is reversed. For safety, the tractor is tethered to a concrete post and there is monitoring equipment at each tire and on the tractor so that if something malfunctions, the engine is immediately stopped.


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-- Robert Preidt
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 20 (HealthDay News) -- Teen birth rates in the
United States have declined over the past two decades, but there
are still significant variations in state rates, ranging from less
than 2.5 percent to more than 6 percent, according to a federal
study released Wednesday.
Babies born to teens have a higher risk of low birth weight,
preterm birth and death in infancy than babies born to women in
their 20s and older, the report said.
The overall birth rate for U.S. teens aged 15 to 19 was 41.5 per
1,000 in 2008, according to U.S. Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention researchers who analyzed data from the National Vital
Statistics System.
But teen birth rates ranged from less than 25 per 1,000 in
Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont to more than
60 per 1,000 in Arkansas, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma and
Texas. In general, the lowest rates were in the Northeast and upper
Midwest while the highest rates were in the South.
Rates of births among white and Hispanic teens were highest in
the Southeast and lowest in the Northeast and California, while
rates for black teens were highest in the upper Midwest and in the
In 2007, the birth rate for Hispanic teenagers (81.8 per 1,000
aged 15 to 19 years) was nearly three times the rate for
non-Hispanic white teenagers (27.2), and the rate for non-Hispanic
black teenagers (64.2) was more than twice the rate for
non-Hispanic white teenagers, the study found.
Rates in 2007 for non-Hispanic white teenagers ranged from 4.3
per 1,000 for 15 to 19 year olds in the District of Columbia to
54.8 in Mississippi; for non-Hispanic black teenagers, rates ranged
from 17.4 per 1,000 in Hawaii to 95.1 in Wisconsin; and for
Hispanic teenagers, rates ranged from 31.1 in Maine to 188.3 in
"In 2008, as in previous years, teenage birth rates were consistently highest in states across the South and Southwest, and lowest in the Northeast and upper Midwest," the researchers wrote.
"The race and Hispanic origin-specific birth rates by state as well as the population composition of states by race and Hispanic origin both contribute to state variations in the teenage birth rate," they continued.
"Although teenage birth rates fell nationally and in 14 states from 2007 to 2008, the birth rate for the United States remains substantially higher than for other Western countries," the study authors added. "There has been a broad consensus on the goal of preventing teenage pregnancy, and a wide variety of public and private programs have been developed to meet this challenge. Variations in teenage birth rates reflect differences in many factors, including differences in socioeconomic factors such as education and income, risk behaviors such as sexual activity and contraceptive use, and attitudes among teenagers toward pregnancy and childbearing."
More information
The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy
has more about
teen pregnancy.
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Career planningJob search resources and strategies for the graduate student are available at Baylor University. Students are invited to familiarize themselves with the Career Services Center as soon as possible. The Department has its own resources for locating professional positions for graduate and undergraduate students.
Career Services Center
The Career Services Center, located in the Clifton-Robinson Tower, helps students in job searches, both in the U.S. and abroad. Open to all disciplines, the CSC offers career counseling by way of numerous workshops and seminars throughout the year.
The Career Services Center has initiated a computerized effort to register students through Resume Web Expert.
The CSC processed more than 40,000 requests last year for candidates with particular job skills. Many of these jobs are not posted as per the request of companies. Registering on the CSC's system will give you access to this hidden job market.
Dr. Sara Stone is the internships and careers coordinator within the Department of Journalism & Media Arts. A member of the graduate faculty, Dr. Stone maintains memberships in state and national professional organizations, as well as an extensive list of alumni contacts who think Baylor first when looking to hire.


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We are a diverse group of students. Some of us are international studies majors, some are biology majors, and others are studying studio art, history or religious studies, just to name a few. There are 17 of us total, each with different ambitions and passions. All of us, however, feel that service is one of the most important aspects of our lives. We came together and took a trip to New York to experience international peacemaking and service work firsthand. While in NYC, we toured the United Nations Headquarters, attended two days of seminars focused on issues related to global homelessness and spent many hours volunteering with soup kitchens and shelters throughout the city. Each of us witnessed struggles common among people in both New York and Memphis, and we have recognized our own personal roles in obtaining peace. We went to New York without knowing what we would experience there, and came back with fresh perspectives and the inspiration to fight for social justice.
Rachel Thompson '08
I've developed strong relationships with members of the faculty and staff at Rhodes. They have taken the time to get to know me while also challenging me to grow as a student and a person. Like my professors, I would like to devote myself to a career where I can combine my gifts and interests to serve others.
Ginny Davis '07
This year, I am the head organizer for V-Day, a movement to end violence against women, and am also a crisis counselor for the Rhodes College Women's Center. The people involved in the Kinney Program are like my family away from home. Some of my favorite memories of Rhodes have happened through the Chaplain's Office programs like the UN Trip or the Vagina Monologues.
Joshua Jefferies '07
Professors aren't really THAT much different from students. I enjoy talking with professors and bouncing my ideas, goals and life plans off of them. There is a lot of wisdom crammed into those small faculty offices in Clough and Palmer Hall!
Benjamin M. Lyon '09
Interacting with local refugees from Africa and the Middle East has changed my worldview. In the community, I am working with a nongovernmental organization devoted to developing the southern Sudanese city of Juet. I hope to work with post-conflict zones after I graduate.
Kate Key '07
Participating in the Bonner program has had a positive impact on all aspects of my life at Rhodes. I have gained a more mature perspective on social justice, realizing the implications of my beliefs and the necessity of translating them into action. Next year, I plan to enter a Ph.D. program in biology where I'll be involved in research addressing the biological and social aspects of human-induced environmental degradation.
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