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Tricycle Studios will be the official photographer for Mountains of Misery. This year the photographer will be at the finish. We are hoping that capturing this accomplishment in your life will make for a great keepsake. So, remember as you grind up those last few miles, you want to be on your bike at the finish!! Smiles are optional!!
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What a beautiful day for a bike ride. I hope everyone enjoyed the day.
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#1 por supertorpe el 17/02/2014
Towards Ommadawn: A Critical Study of Mike Oldfield's Third Studio Album
Alguien escribió:I believe that the first four albums by Mike Oldfield (Tubular Bells, Hergest Ridge, Ommadawn, Incantations) all show a great deal of craftsmanship whilst retaining an essentially accessible language. They should be appreciated as more than popular music or entertainment. Had Oldfield continued in this way then he would have undoubtedly composed much more fine music. Sadly, the pressures of record company bosses steered him into different directions, and whilst during his long and illustrious career he has written some incredibly rich and varied music, it is unlikely that any of it will stand the test of time like the first four albums continue to do. Particularly in 'Ommadawn', I hope to have enlightened readers on an album that crosses many cultural and musical boundaries, expressing deep emotions and displaying great sensitivity to instrumental colour and all written by a single person without any formal classical training. I certainly hope that this essay will open up a greater appreciation of contemporary popular music in the future and in the process allow people to discover a wealth of music that may not have been easily found before.
(*) Yo era fan de este tipo, hasta su álbum culmen (en mi opinión) Amarok


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Beautiful location Jan 07, 2009
This hostel has an amazing location by the Ping Jiang district, maybe the most beautiful in Suzhou. I stayed here for a couple nights in a single room in January 2009. The service was good, the room has a nice athosphere and it was also clean. The bathroom in a private room doesn't have a door, which might be a little bit uncomfortable for some. At morning you could also hear the noises from outside quite well.
If you are planning to stay here at wintertime, you should still know that it was extremely cold. There is no thermal insulation and the heater is not pointed to bed, so the inside temperature was probably not more than 10C. I even got a fever, so it wasn't nice at all. Also the restaurant where you are supposed to have breakfast, is very cold at winter. But all in all, at summertime this hostel could be a nice place to stay!
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Okay, so week 2 was a bit of a do-over...but not really. Even though I had a bad cold, the first week did manage to grease the axles a little and get things moving. We sort of hit the routine of getting math and piano and grammar and spelling stuff taken care of, then science and history after that, but it was a very short week. We only have three days of regular lessons and then tomorrow (Friday) we start week 1 of Classical Conversations. All of us are really looking forward to it.
But again I have to ask myself what I learned, as I reflect back on the week. I remembered this week that I truly love educating my own children at home. The big event of the week was the incredible marvel we witnessed when we watched the transformation of two monarch chrysalises from green to transparent and then hatch two gorgeous butterflies who yesterday began their miraculous migration from Virginia to Mexico. I am still shaking my head in awe about it. I shared every moment of this discovery with my children, and we got to talk together about how strange and amazing this small creature is. I can see my son beginning to hear the voice of God in the small things, in the things created by His hand that cause us to stand in awe and wonder. I also learned that no matter what we get accomplished each day, as long as we have started at the right place--that being God's Word, all else pales by comparison. "I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth (III John 4)." We have had wonderful discussions each day and I can see in the kids a spirit of wisdom and discernment already beginning to flourish. They think well about the Word and its implications for their lives. They love the study of the truth. They desire it every day. Praise God. We didn't get a lot of history done this week, but we dug deep and feasted on the Word and praised God for his works.
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This spring, makeup has a sweet tooth.
In step with the season's pastel clothing, beauty companies are offering a virtual cornucopia of confection-colored eye shadows, nail polishes and lipsticks that conjure mouth-watering treats: lemon, pistachio and strawberry macaroons; refreshing rainbow sherbet on a hot day; an Easter basket full of jelly beans – yes, please!
The message is clear: store the Bordeaux lipstick and lighten up. Christian Dior celebrity makeup artist Ricky Wilson shares tips on how to wear pastel makeup beautifully.
"The general rule is not to do matchy-matchy makeup with bold-colored clothing, but matching makeup to pastel clothing can coordinate the total look. Pastels have a lot of white in them and aren't high-impact," Wilson says. "So they're not going to compete with clothing."
Wilson says the key with pastel makeup is to keep it simple. For example, just a wash of sky blue or light-green eye shadow looks pretty.
"Anything super-intense and you'll look like that character [Mimi] on 'The Drew Carey Show,'" says Wilson, adding that pastel shadow should taper at the crease, not extend up to the brow. Also, don't contour pastel shadow with darker shadow or add heavy eyeliner – that dulls the pastel effect.
"If you want to do eyeliner, because some women feel completely naked without it, you can do a 'tightline,'" says Wilson, referencing the subject's many YouTube tutorials. "It's basically taking an eyeliner pencil and going in between the lashes, almost like you're tickling them, so that when you open your eyes you have an idea of eyeliner but it doesn't look like you took a crayon across your eyelid. It's just enforcing the eyelashes."
Laura Mercier makes a product specifically for this technique (Tightline Cake Eye Liner $23, lauramercier.com).
Pastels to suit your skin color
People come in a myriad of skin tones much more complex than the categories below, but here are some general suggestions:
Pale skin: If you have pale skin with red undertones, Wilson says pastel pink eye shadow may make your eyes look tired.
Try pastel mint eye shadow instead. "It looks great because that's a contrasting color that will neutralize any redness without being overbearing," Wilson says.
Medium skin: "Medium skin tones, like JLo or Kim Kardashian, looks very pretty in light sherbet orange or peach eye shadow," Wilson says.
Deep skin: "Anything that's lavender, violet or a blue is really pretty," Wilson says. "These colors stand out on darker skin tones, so make sure to sweep it on gently and blend well."
He adds that texture-wise, especially for medium and dark skin, make sure the color is mildly reflective and smooth so that it doesn't look like chalk on the skin or too frosty. "If the eye shadow were a fabric," Wilson says, "we're looking for a texture that's more satin, not sequin."
Pretty as a (Pastel) Picture
Petal Pinks
You actually can pair pink pastel eye shadow with a bright pop of lip color or even "mauve and purple lips – it depends on your comfort level," says Ricky Wilson, who suggests Dior Star Fuchsia lipstick ($32, dior.com). "If you want to keep the look very soft and understated, you can use a nude lipstick, but you don't want it to be so pastel that you look totally washed out, so it's important to add the right amount of blush."
Try: Dior Chérie Bow collection (dior.com), including a blush named Pink Happiness ($43) and eye shadow named Ballerina Pink ($61)
Peach and Sherbet Orange
Wilson likes Dior Mono eye shadow in Pareo ($29, dior.com). "It looks intense but when you put it on it's really natural-looking," Wilson says. Wear with peach or nude lipstick and peach blush. Brighten up your look with a coral lipstick like Dior Addict Extreme lipstick in Riviera ($32).
Try: Clarins brand ambassador Rodgers McCowan shared this tip: "To soften a bright bold lip, use a lip gloss from the opposite color spectrum." He suggests Clarins Rouge Éclat Lipstick in Juicy ($26, clarinsusa.com) paired with Clarins Gloss Prodige in Water Lily ($22).
Pale Pinks
Wilson likes super-pale pink lipstick paired with light mint green eye shadow. To avoid a costume-y look, "choose lipstick that's soft and balmy rather that frosty baby pink," Wilson says.
Try: Clinique Chubby Stick Shadow Tint For Eyes in Pink & Plenty ($16, clinique.com)
Most people can't pull off very pale lilac lipstick. "If it's wrong, it can be really wrong," Wilson says.
Try: Bobbi Brown's new Lilac Rose Collection offers deeper lilacs and flowery pinks (bobbibrown cosmetics.com) including Lilac Rose Lip Gloss ($24) and Lilac sparkle eye shadow ($28). Also try the pastel-laden Finishing Powder in Porcelain Pearl ($50).
Sky Blue and Minty Green
Wilson likes these eye colors with a peachy blush and nude lipstick. If you're feeling bold, try fuchsia or mauve lipstick.
Try: Shu Uemura Blossom Dream Collections (shuuemura-usa.com) including The Unmask Palettes in Blue and Green ($65); Shiseido Luminizing Satin Eye Color in Fondant and Sky ($25, shiseido.com), Revlon PhotoReady Primer + Shadow in Watercolors ($8.49, target.com)
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Foreign multinationals investing in Canada to become an innovation nation
Companies including IBM, Cisco Systems, and Huawei are shelling out hundreds of millions of dollars.
Barrie, Ont. Mayor Jeff Lehman, left, and then-IBM Canada president John Lutz at the opening of IBM Canada's Leadership Data Centre in Barrie on Sept. 21, 2012.Photo courtesy of CNW Group/IBM Canada Ltd.


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Lisa: We're so pleased to welcome author A.M. Arthur to The Novel Approach today, on the tour for her latest novel, Come What May.
Thanks so much for joining us, A.M. Why don't we start by having you tell us a little bit about yourself and this new book?
A.M.: Hello! I'm an m/m romance author, who mostly writes contemporary but occasionally delves into paranormal. I live in Hicksville, USA with two rambunctious cats and a large collection of horror film DVDs.
My newest release, Come What May, is the first in a new NA romance series with Carina Press. Jonas Ashcroft is suspended from college after a fraternity prank goes wrong, and he's stuck working in his aunt's thrift store—his very first job ever. Tate Dawson runs an LGBT homeless shelter nearby, and when their paths cross, sparks fly. So do insults, misunderstandings, and smexy times.
Lisa: How did you come up with the idea for Come What May?
A.M.: I knew I wanted to write a series that, in some way, featured an LGBT teen homeless shelter. There is a hugely disproportionate number of LBGT teens on the streets, as compared to their cis-het counterparts, and they often face as much of a threat in regular shelters as they would on the street. There simply aren't enough resources for these kids, and while my All Saints House is fictional, it's something that is sorely needed in cities and towns all over the country.
The setting was the easy part. I knew I wanted to write New Adult stories again. And I wanted to stay linked to my previous two Carina Press series, Belonging and Restoration, so I kept the series in Wilmington, DE. After that, it was a matter of figuring out my heroes.
Lisa: What would you say is the most satisfying thing about being a writer?
A.M.: For me the most satisfying thing about being a writer is hearing from my readers. I love it when someone sends me an email, or even just a Tweet, saying that something I wrote touched them. That they really want to see a supporting character get their own HEA. That I made them cry (joyful tears or sad tears, I evoked an emotion out of them. By stories are truly affecting people, and I love it.
Lisa: Do your characters ever take over your writing and make the story go somewhere you hadn't originally planned?
A.M.: All. The. Time. I do outline my stories to an extent, but I rarely have the entire thing in my head when I start. Large brush strokes, usually. And while I know the story line is fluid, sometimes a character says or does something, and I'm like, "What now? You can't do that." But they're usually right, and resisting that instinct to follow the character never ends well.
While writing Say It Right, the second book in the All Saints series, I had multiple moments where Marc would do something, and I'd be all "Really?" and he'd say "Yup," and I'd go "Are you sure?" and he'd just put his foot down. So I'd let him have his way.
Lisa: How do you celebrate the release of your book?
A.M.: Usually I'll celebrate by giving myself the day off from doing anything more stressful than some promotional links and tweets. Sometimes I go shopping, sometimes I just sit on the couch and reach other people's awesome books.
Lisa: (And because Will Parkinson knows how much I love this question :-D) Have you ever written naked?
A.M.: Dear lord, no. I don't like sitting around naked, not even in the blistering heat, so I can't imagine any circumstance where I'd write naked. The closest thing I've ever come to it is working out story kinds in my head while taking a shower.
About the Book
Series: All Saints: Book One
Publisher: Carina Press
Release Date: 23 May 2016
Length: 320 Pages
Categories: New Adult, Contemporary, M/M Romance
Blurb: Jonas needs Tate. He just doesn't know it yet.
Or at least, he doesn't want to admit it. Because there is no way Jonas Ashcroft is gay. He's a straight, carefree frat boy player, just like any good son of a conservative state senator. If only his struggle to convince everyone—especially himself—didn't leave him so miserable. No matter how many girls or bottles he drowns himself in, Jonas can neither escape nor accept who he is.
Enter Tate. He's smart, confident, and instantly sees right through Jonas's surly exterior. Sure, he's done things in life he's not proud of, but he knows who he is and what he wants. And what he wants is Jonas. As their easy friendship intensifies into something more, Tate introduces Jonas to a life he's never known. One filled with acceptance and sex and a love that terrifies and excites them both.
But some inner demons refuse to be shaken off so easily. When Jonas's old life barges in, he faces a shattering choice, one that could destroy everything he and Tate have fought so hard for. Sometimes love just isn't enough—and sometimes it's exactly what you need.
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About the Author
A.M. Arthur was born and raised in the same kind of small town that she likes to write about, a stone's throw from both beach resorts and generational farmland. She's been creating stories in her head since she was a child and scribbling them down nearly as long, in a losing battle to make the fictional voices stop. She credits an early fascination with male friendships (bromance hadn't been coined yet back then) with her later discovery of and subsequent love affair with m/m romance stories. A.M. Arthur's work is available from Samhain Publishing, Carina Press, Dreamspinner Press, and SMP Swerve.
When not exorcising the voices in her head, she toils away in a retail job that tests her patience and gives her lots of story fodder. She can also be found in her kitchen, pretending she's an amateur chef and trying to not poison herself or others with her cuisine experiments.
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The legendary Roger Waters will be performing "The Wall" in its entirety on June 15, 2012 at the Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise, FL. Many concert tours visit the Bank Atlantic Center every year and it will never be quite the same after Roger Waters performs The Wall Live in its entirety at this amazing venue. His fans in Florida have long awaited his arrival to their hometown and look forward to seeing him live in concert on 6/15/12. The stage for The Wall Tour is absolutely amazing and breathtaking. Use code WALL for special savings at the checkout.
Roger Waters was born in 1943 and he was an original member of the legendary band Pink Floyd. He played the bass and was a vocalist for this amazing band. In the beginning years of Pink Floyd, he was a co-lead vocalist and as the years went on his duties changed. After the departure of band member, Syd Barrett, Roger became the head songwriter and lyricist. He was also looked upon as being the person in charge of the band. Some of the most popular albums produced by Pink Floyd include: "Wish You Were Here," "The Dark Side of the Moon," and "The Wall."
Waters performed The Wall live in Berlin in front of a crowd of 200,000 fans in 1990. Twenty years later in 2010, he began "The Wall Live" in which he performs the album in its entirety. In 2011 he was joined by two former band members, Gilmour and Mason at the O2 arena in London to perform the song "Comfortably Numb." Waters has walked down the aisle to get married 3 times and he has 3 children. One of his children is a fashion model.
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Cassiopeia's Pride
A guide to building an AP Cassiopeia
A couple notes before I explain my build:
-First of all, I don't claim to be an expert on Cassiopeia because at this point she's barely a week old, and she really is a hard character to master.
-With that said, this build means nothing if you do not have decent skills to play as Cass.
-I noticed at this point the base stats haven't been added. I forgot to take a screenshot, but I'm pretty sure that her AP is a little higher than that at level 18.
-This is my first build. It focuses on Ability Power and Magic Penetration for Cassiopeia.
Masteries are usually very flexible as they only give you that tiny advantage, but I use a 9-0-21 for those extra little utilities. If you're good and aggressive, 21-0-9 might be more suited for you.
Skill Sequence:
1) Choose Petrifying Gaze (R or Ulti) whenever possible. It is a way to escape, a big contribution to team fights, or that surprise advantage when going 1 vs 1. In fact, this is what gives you the advantage over assassins or other melee champs who like to take you out as fast as they can. You just have to be very quick and very accurate when using it. Also, people seem to overlook the fact that it also does damage to whoever is caught in the cone. At level 18 I can do around 650 damage. It may not be much, but it still takes off a nice little chunk of the opponent's health.
2) Your Twin Fangs (E) is your top priority, excluding your ulti, so maximize this as soon as possible. Remember, this is your main attack. Most of the time you will be spamming this like crazy.
3) As for Miasma (W) and Noxious Blast (Q), I like to level them up evenly as you can see. W is more practical because it slows down your enemies and its poison lasts 7 seconds no matter what level it is. You can use it to help you or your team escape or to set up for spamming E. The main reason for leveling Q and W at the same time is for those 1 vs 1 fights where you and your opponent are focused on each other. A higher leveled W just means it has a higher slow rate and higher damage, but since the damage it does is minimal and the target is not running away, I just need to focus on damage which is where having a good Q comes in handy. When attacking, I do something like: W > E > E > E > Q > E > E > W > etc. That Q comes in after spamming E because the poison from the W runs out and it is still cooling down.
Alternatively, after you maximize E, you can focus on maximizing W first before Q, in cases where team fights occur very early (I'm talking about full on 4v4 or 5v5 fights, not ganks). That way you can better help your team with having a stronger slow attack.
3a) I start off with Q first because it works as a great harassing ability in the very beginning and also has greater range (I think) than Miasma.
These are semi-flexible. Focus on Magic Penetration and Ability Power, which ever gives a greater amount for each type of rune. I chose flat MP and AP runes, but you can also go with "per level" runes. The reason for what I chose is because it gives you an advantage early game vs late game. Early game, you don't have a strong W that will slow the enemies down enough, therefore you need to do more damage. Late game, your W in addition to Rylai's makes your opponents very slow to the point where you can fire off a round of E's without having to chase them down too much.
Early to mid-game
- In the beginning, buy an Amplifying Tome and a health potion
- I chose Kage's Lucky Pick as the first minor item because it gives you ability power, but more importantly gives you a higher income rate. Higher income rate = more gold faster = get items earlier
- Of course get Sorcerer's Shoes for its magic penetration.
- The Giant's Belt is important to get next because Cass is a squishy character so you will need the health boost, plus you need it for Rylai's Scepter later on.
- Next is the Haunting Guise for its magic penetration, and also some AP.
Mid to late-game
- Then finish off your Rylai's Scepter. This item is important! Cass is a slow character even with boots on so the slowing properties will help her finish off her enemies. It also adds more AP and a little more health.
- Get Void Staff for a lot more AP and more magic penetration
- Then Zhonya's Ring for even more AP
- Remember that Kage's Lucky Pick you bought earlier? Upgrade it to a Deathfire Grasp. It gives you more AP, mana regen, cooldown reduction, plus a nice active damage ability similar to Ignite.
If you notice, everything up to finishing your Rylai's cost under 1500 gold. You finish your early build quickly so that you have an advantage in getting your late-game items earlier on. You build up 40 magic penetration from the Haunting Guise and the Sorcerer's shoes, 45 AP from the Haunting Guise and Kage's Lucky Pick, and 430 health from the Giant's Belt. That should be enough to give you a great edge against enemies around your level, giving you time to finish off your Rylai's and start building for AP in the second half of the match.
Playing Strategies, Combos, and Random Tips:
- Start the game with Q. Use it whenever you think you can land a hit, not just when they get too close. At this point any damage you inflict is important. Think of this phase as the hit-and-run phase.
- Starting at level 2 when you get your E, stick with using your Q first. It does more damage than E. When you land a Q, try and use E if they are still in range. So at this point you are still doing the hit-and-run, and your only combo's are: Q or Q > E.
- Starting at level 4 you can use your W and start your spamming combo. I use W a lot to either slow enemies that are on a chase or to initiate a fight. So when fighting with W, your combo will be: W > E > E > E > Q > E > E > W > etc. Remember, early on in the game, the slow effects from W will not be much so you will probably stop after your first or second E. Also you have to move quick. If you're worried that the poison effects might run out soon, forget about landing another E and use a Q or W instead.
- Starting at level 6 you can use your R (ulti). The combo is the same as the previous step except you start with R like this: R > W > E > E > E > Q > E > E > W > etc.
- R is great at stopping enemies when they are unleashing their combos on you!
- If you notice, Q also gives you a boost in movement speed if you land it on an enemy. Use it when your opponent runs away from you. Predict where he will go and attack that area. If you can keep a calm, steady mind when you are the one being chased, you can also use it to boost your speed when running away.
- When your health is low and you are being chased, W is a great ability to use, provided the enemy isn't too close. Cass has to stop, turn around, and spit, letting your enemies close the distance between them and you. If they are too close, use your ulti instead. At that point, you can either run away or finish off your enemy. The latter being a nice deceptive attack.
- Be conservative when laning. If you are not pushing, use your normal attacks on minions. Save your mana for those spamming attacks on opponents. Or you could just get a blue monster buff so you would not have to worry about running out of mana.
- Notice there are no defensive items in this build and Rylai's is the only one giving you a health boost. Cass is very squishy. Unless it is still early game and you are in the middle lane, stick with a partner. Stay behind your minions unless it is absolutely necessary to move past them and finish off your opponent. Your skills as a player are your best defense!
- Cassiopeia is requires a lot of patience to learn and a lot of skill to be effective.
- Before getting into any match, make sure your teammates can help you. Have at least 2-3 melee/tank champions on your team.
- A partnership with a tank or melee champ is preferred, but if you can team up with a good Teemo, Twitch, and/or Singed, forget about having a player to defend for you and go for pure AP damage.
- Cassiopeia works well in any lane.
Let me know how it works out for you. Your thoughts on what I should add/change are very appreciated.


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But I'm trying to be happy. I'm pulled into a debate over "the very English standard" in a Chinese translation forum. A "sensible" lad who crammed in China's New Oriental Language School asserts that many usages, including those in nytimes.com, economist.com, native speakers' blogs and more, are actually non-stardard and thus wrong. Even some in Oxford dictionaries now become "obsolete" or "unacceptable". One of his examples is about "which" used as relative pronoun:
A student who talks about 'strong rain' may make himself understood, but possibly not without provoking a smile or a correction, which may or may not matter.
He says which, referring a circumstance here, is a misuse. The original sentence is from the introduction to an Oxford dictionary. By the way, he also laughs at the part "but possibly not without provoking a smile or a correction" because he thinks it's bad English (maybe not very smooth for his limited reading), while I don't agree.
Also denied is another example from American Traditional Dictionary:
He left early, which was wise.
He says every teacher in New Oriental would frown on this because they were taught in school that the relative pronoun "which" should in no way substitute a foregoing sentence in the proceeding non-restrictive attributive clause.
Is that true, or the dictionary wrong?
My next question is what's your opinion about education New Oriental offers, if you happen to know. Since I really doubt about it.
He also posted his comments:
Should any native English speaker look at what you put down here, he or she will definitely go to see a doctor as this foreigner will not only be amused, but also be suffering from a nausea and vomiting disease. Such trashy and junk words were put together to display how poor and messy your so-called English (in fact, even worse than typical Chinglish) is . You can certainly regard me as stinky because I have been so unluckily gotten into contact with you, a piece of shit. You can rest your mind that I am far inferior to you in this regard. How funny a stupid idiot like you could have an idea of building up a team! Do you believe that there are many other people on this world, who can be as similarly asinine as you are. Just go to the hell and kiss your mom's ass! Your so-called dream ( actually a kind of deliria) will never come true. Otherwise, our society as a whole will run into an overall catastrophe of deterioration of our population quality. BTW, you shall never compare yourself with violinqq, as doing so is like comparing a piece of shit with a brillant piece of jade.


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Gaza warns of Israeli settlement plans in Al-Quds
By Ola Attalah, Wednesday, April 02, 2014
GAZA CITY – The Gaza Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs on Wednesday warned of Israeli plans to build new Jewish-only settlements in Al-Quds (occupied East Jerusalem).
"Tenders issued for the construction of 708 settlement units are part of Israel's plans to Judaize the holy city," the ministry said in a statement.
Israel's Channel 10 reported that Israeli authorities on Wednesday had issued tenders for building 708 new housing units in the Gilo settlement in Al-Quds.
Palestinians insist that Israeli settlement building must stop before a comprehensive peace agreement can be reached.
Both the U.N. and the U.S. consider the construction of Israeli settlements on occupied Palestinian land as a violation of international law.
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Are you about writing a property management business plan? If YES, here is a sample attention grabbing real estate management business plan executive summary, goals, mission and vision statements, product/service description and management structure that will surely attract investors.
- Executive Summary
- Market Analysis
- SWOT Analysis
- Financial Projection
- Marketing Plan
- Marketing ideas & Strategies
A Sample Property Management Business Plan Executive Summary
Hillary Tyson and Co Property Management Company is a licensed property management company that will be based in Atlanta, Georgia, but will operate in all the states in the United States of America. We are in the business of property management to be able to help our clients meet their needs and achieve their goals with little or no stress on their part, because our role is to take the stress off them and deliver to them what they want.
We have been able to build a robust list or landlords and property owners in the whole of the United States and we look forward to helping a larger percentage of them manage their properties in any part of the US.
Hilary Tyson and Co Property Management Company will ensure that every property that is kept within our care is properly managed, because we are in business to deliver excellent services to both landlords and tenants. We have been able to acquire all the relevant trainings and certifications in the field of property management so as to enable us perform excellently well.
Hilary Tyson and Co Property Management Company will strive to minimize the risk of litigation and the risk of damage to rental units and also we have perfected strategies to maximize profits by simply slashing vacancy rates and repair and maintenance costs of all properties under our care.
Much more than renting our properties out to tenants, we intend to build a loyal customer base and part of the plans that we have put in place to realize this is to offer incentives to law abiding tenants under our care. Part of what we intend doing is to offer lower rent for tenants who agree to enter a long – term lease agreements with us and also to create a system where points will be awarded to loyal tenants – a point-based systems for redeemable rewards.
As a property management company, we are going to be both proactive and reactive when dealing with our issues as it relates to our tenants. We are quite aware that most issues can be cleared up easily if addressed immediately, but when they are left to fester they can result in lawsuits, damaged rental properties, and payment defaults et al.
As a property management company, we are going to abide by the Fair Housing Act, which means not singling out one particular demographic group when sourcing for tenants for our properties. We will leverage on all available means to advertise our vacant properties and will not restrict our properties to any group of tenants but to anyone who is qualified and can afford the rent.
Hilary Tyson and Co Property Management Company is owned by Hilary Tyson and his immediate family members (His Wife and Son). The company is fully financed by Hilary Tyson and his son Robert Tyson is the chief operating officer of the company.
Robert Tyson has a degree in Estate Management and his has over 5 years post degree experience in property management prior to taking the role of Chief Operating Officer of Hilary Tyson and Co Property Management Company.
- Our Services
Hilary Tyson and Co Property Management Company is a company that looks forward to deliver excellent services in terms of help landlords and property owners effectively manage their properties and also providing conducive apartments and facility to tenants at an affordable rate. Our business offering are listed below;
- Facilitating a Purchase — guiding a buyer through the process.
- Facilitating a Sale — guiding a seller through the selling process.
- FSBO document preparation — preparing necessary paperwork for "For Sale by Owner" sellers.
- Property Maintenance
- Exchanging property.
- Auctioning property for our clients.
- Preparing contracts and leases.
- List the property for sale to the public
- Provide the seller with a real property condition disclosure (if required by law) and other necessary forms.
- Prepare necessary papers describing the property for advertising, pamphlets, open houses, etc.
- Hold an open house to show the property.
- Serve as a contact available to answer any questions about the property and schedule showing appointments.
- Ensure that tenants are pre-screened and financially qualified to rent / lease the property
- Selling of Fully Furnished Properties
- Selling of Landed Properties
- Property Management Consultancy and Advisory Services
Our Vision Statement
Our Vision is to become the preferred choice of landlords and tenants when it comes to property rentals in the whole of the United States of America.
- Our Mission Statement
We are a company that is established with the aim of helping tenants (people and businesses) get the properties of their choice and to help property owners (landlords and group owners of properties et al) effectively manage and maximize their properties in the United States of America.
- Our Business Structure
Hilary Tyson and Co Property Management Company is going to be structured in a way that every employee will be actively involved in the growth of the organization and employees who have worked for a period of time for the company will part owner of the company.
We intend starting the business with a handful of full time employees and some of the available roles to be handled by contractors but strictly under the supervision of our staff. Adequate provision and competitive packages has been prepared for all our employees. Below is the business structure (Operations) of Hilary Tyson and Co Property Management Company;
- Chief Operating Officer
- Project Manager
- Company's Lawyer / Secretary
- Admin and HR Manager
- Head of Assets Management
- Head of Acquisition and Disposition
- Business Developer
- Sales and Marketing Firm
- Accountant
- Front Desk Officer
Roles and Responsibilities
Chief Operating Officer:
- Responsible for providing direction for the business
- Creating, communicating, and implementing the organization's vision, mission, and overall direction – i.e. leading the development and implementation of the overall organization's strategy.
- Responsible for the day to day running of the business
- Responsible for handling high profile clients and deals
- Responsible for fixing prices and signing business deals
- Responsible for signing checks and documents on behalf of the company
- Evaluates the success of the organization at regular interval
Project Manager
- Responsible for the planning, management and coordinating all projects on behalf of the company
- Supervises projects
- Ensures compliance during project executions
- Provides advice on the management of projects
- Responsible for carrying out risk assessment
- Uses IT systems and software to keep track of people and progress of ongoing projects
- Responsible for overseeing the accounting, costing and billing of every project
- Represents the organization's interest at various stakeholders meetings
- Ensures that project desired result is achieved, the most efficient resources are utilized and different interests involved are satisfied.
Company's Lawyer / Secretary / Legal Counsel
- Handles mitigation and remediation regarding any maintenance issues, generally within a budget, with prior or conveyed consent via a Limited Power of Attorney legally agreed to by the property owner.
- Responsible for drawing up contracts and other legal documents for the company
- Consults and handles all corporate legal processes (e.g. intellectual property, mergers & acquisitions, financial / securities offerings, compliance issues, transactions, agreements, lawsuits and patents et al)
- Develops company policy and position on legal issues
- Researches, anticipates and guards company against legal risks
- Represents company in legal proceedings (administrative boards, court trials et al)
- Plays a part in business deals negotiation and take minutes of meetings
- Responsible for analyzing legal documents on behalf of the company
- Prepares annual reports for the company
Admin and HR Manager
- Responsible for overseeing the smooth running of HR and administrative tasks for the organization
- Defines job positions for recruitment and managing interviewing process
- Carries out staff induction for new team members
- Responsible for training, evaluation and assessment of employees
- Responsible for arranging travel, meetings and appointments
- Oversees the smooth running of the daily office activities.
Head of Asset Management
- Oversees the company's portfolio of real estate assets (which are owned and managed) through acquisitions, dispositions, and day‐to‐day operations, including management of revenue and expense items; works to maximize the portfolio's performance.
- Provides strategic oversight of existing and potential real estate assets within a designated geographic area.
- Manages business plans and budgets for properties.
- Reviews the condition and maintenance of assigned properties; manages their bookkeeping and cash flow accounting; handles rent reconciliation; prepares property financial reports and annual budget forecasts.
Business Developer
- Identifies, prioritizes, and reaches out to new partners, and business opportunities et al
- Identifies development opportunities; follows up on development leads and contacts; participates in the structuring and financing of projects; assures the completion of development projects.
- Responsible for supervising implementation, advocate for the customer's needs, and communicate with clients
- Finds and qualifies properties for rent / lease based on company's property requirements; maintains a property search database; initiates discussions with property owners about the possible management of their property
- Develops, executes and evaluates new plans for expanding increase sales
- Documents all customer contact and information.
- Represents the company in strategic meetings
- Helps increase sales and growth for the company
Sales and Marketing Officer
- Lists the property for rent / lease to the public
- Markets space; finds tenants; participates in lease negotiations.
- Provides property owners with a real property condition disclosure (if required by law) and other necessary forms.
- Prepares necessary papers describing the property for advertising, pamphlets, open houses, etc.
- Holds an open house to show the property.
- Serves as a contact available to answer any questions about the property and schedule showing appointments.
- Ensures that tenants are pre-screened and financially qualified to rent / lease the property.
- Negotiates price on behalf of the property owners (Our Clients).
- Acts as a fiduciary for the landlord, which may include preparing a standard real estate rental contract.
- Leases contracts or accepts rent using legal documents approved for the area in which the property is located.
- Responsible for the full and proper screening or testing of an applicant's credit, criminal history, rental history and ability to pay his or her rent when due
- Responsible for preparing financial reports, budgets, and financial statements for the organization
- Provides managers with financial analyses, development budgets, and accounting reports; analyzes financial feasibility for the most complex proposed projects; conducts market research to forecast trends and business conditions.
- Responsible for financial forecasting and risks analysis.
- Performs cash management, general ledger accounting, and financial reporting for one or more properties.
- Responsible for developing and managing financial systems and policies
- Responsible for administering payrolls
- Ensures compliance with taxation legislation
- Handles all financial transactions for the company
- Serves as internal auditor for the company
Front Desk / Customer's Service Officer
- Receives Visitors / clients on behalf of the organization
- Receives parcels / documents for the company
- Handles enquiries via e-mail and phone calls for the organization
- Distribute mails in the organization
- Handles any other duties as assigned my the line manager