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As a Senior Field Services Manager with Dixon Leasing, Jose manages the contractors who perform on-site routine services including installation, maintenance and repair, to ensure Dixon clients are completely satisfied with all services provided. Jose works to improve overall efficiency and Dixon's ability to promptly address and rectify any number of tenant requests.
Prior to starting his career at Dixon, Jose was Chief Operations Manager in the United States Marine Corps, where he managed and operated 50 million dollars of assets and created a process of disposition that generated 2 million dollars per year in revenue. As Chief Operations Manager, Jose was also in charge of personnel management, logistics and accounting where he oversaw several multi-million dollar projects. These experiences contributed to Jose's strong sense of discipline and impeccable work ethic, characteristics that make Jose an ideal addition to the Dixon team.
Jose is a graduate of Pace University's Lubin School of Business where he earned his Bachelor of Administration degree in Finance. Jose is a native New Yorker and enjoys all that city life has to offer. In his free time, Jose enjoys trading stocks, traveling, dining out and exercising.


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Travelling in India as a female seems to have some sort of taboo attached to it, but I can honestly say it shouldn't. Of course, my parents were slightly short of terrified when I announced my plan to spend a few weeks exploring some of this epic country, however I somehow convinced them that it would be 100% safe, and I was. Once there, India stole my heart; it's a place like no other with diverse cultures and stunning scenery - I would encourage anyone to head out there as there really is an experience for everyone. So what 10 tips can I offer you to make sure you have the best time in India? Simply read on.
Don't go out alone at night
It's same as it is in any country around the world - if you're in an area of town that can be considered slightly 'dodgy' then don't go out alone at night. It's very easy to grab yourself a taxi or tuk tuk home, especially considering how cheap they are here. It's not like in the UK where you have to consider taking out a loan to cover a 20 minute journey home after a night out, it'll cost you a few tuppence and you're home safe to whichever hostel or hotel you're staying at.
Cover up
In a world where the women dress conservatively, don't wear your best hotpant shorts and crop top. I am a believer that every woman should be able to dress how they want without it saying, 'I'm asking for it', but unfortunately the world isn't quite there yet. So just play it safe and cover up to your knees and preferably your shoulders. The local women of Delhi always look unbelievably stylish and graceful to me, yet they're pretty much covered up completely and stay cool in the Indian sun.
Show respect
Again on the topic of clothing, when heading to the temples show respect by fully covering your arms and legs. You should also remember to take your shoes and socks off to enter, just follow in the locals footsteps as it's a great way to ensure you follow the best temple etiquette!
In light of recent events I kinda feel I have to remind you all of the importance of showing full and complete respect to their gods. You don't have to be religious to understand that the Gods worshipped by people all around the world can be as real as you and me to them. Take an interest in each religion you have a chance to immerse yourself in, the art and culture that has sparked from them is beautiful in so many ways. Just because religion can be the cause of war doesn't mean it's worship is hateful.
Be Confident
Confidence is key! If you can appear to know exactly where you're going and exactly what you're doing, it'll make others nervous of taking advantage. You can convince people into thinking you'll call them up on any trick in the book generally preventing them from trying even if you are 100% confused.com about where you are and what you're doing. I've been shot at, abandoned in the middle of nowhere in Laos - the list could go on. The point? If you bluff it you should be ok.
Be Friendly
You'll be surprised at how far a smile can go! If you're friendly and just generally happy to chat you never know what kind of wonderful situations you'll end up in. The local women love to chat about their lives and are desperate to learn about ours. In Delhi, there was a fascination with how much they want India to grow, the younger generation calling themselves the 'new India', yet they make sure to tell you that their culture is definitely going on the ride with it. By having the opportunity to chat away with them, I learnt a lot about what to look out for in certain areas and was able to see the country through their eyes - truly something money cannot buy.
Bottled Water Only / Watch what you Eat
The clue is in the title - while in India it is bottled water only and always. Make sure you check the seal as you never know if it's been tampered with. You seriously do not want a case of Delhi Belly whenever you can prevent it. Remember not to have ice cubes too, as it's generally made from tap water unless you are in one of the top hotels and will cause the same ramifications.
The same situation applies with food too - be careful about what you eat such as salads as they'll have been washed in water too. Spicy curries are generally a safe bet if your stomach can take them as the spice (I'm told) will kill some bacteria! The food here is divine so you want to eat it - don't be nervous simply play it safe and have fun. Perhaps stock a little imodium & rehydration sachets too as you don't want to end up in an Indian hospital if you can help it...
Credit Card Payments
This is a simple no no. Paying anywhere other than a hotel with any electronic payment is foolish. Life can be tough in India, and when they see western tourists coming in with plenty, I can understand the temptation to take more money than agreed if not all of it. With this in mind, always settle an agreed rate before taking your money out to pay, unless it is to show that this really is 'all you've got'. Please only play this card if it's true though, if they see you're lying they certainly will not back down.
Common Sense
This is the best tool in your arsenal in any situation. Common sense will generally guide the way, and you'll figure out fast if this is something you can talk yourself out of, or if you'll need to walk (or run!) your way out of.
Open Wounds
Do your best not to have accidents causing an open wound, but if they do occur ensure to keep it clean and covered until healed over enough that dirt won't get in. I know you would do this everywhere but India's idea of hygiene and cleanliness is different than ours, with sewage waste in the streets and water sources. DON'T let this put you off, it's not bad just different! All you need to do is take extra care when problems arise, have a reasonably advanced first aid kit if heading off the beaten track, get the correct immunisations before you leave and use a nice amount of antibacterial gel!
Join a Group
If all else fails, just join a group! Either meet a few people in your hostel / hotel or find a tour group to hop on with. It's not worth having a shit time to prove a point, some of the trips by companies such as G Adventures are absolutely incredible. You still travel via local transport and have an authentic experience, only with 8 - 12 other like minded individuals and a local expert who helps out if you run into any difficulties. Feel free to ask though if you need any advice with this though!

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English Department faculty members Spears, Doughtie and Meixner, Rice University
Edward Doughtie, John A. Meixner, and Monroe K. Spears, professors in Rice University's Department of English, standing by side on a sidewalk in the Academic Quad, facing towards Rayzor Hall (not shown). Hedges and cypress trees are visible, as is a portion of Anderson Hall, the power plant tower, beyond, and the statue of William M. Marsh, along with a number of pedestrians. The photograph was used in the Rice Campanile Yearbook in 1983. Original resource is a black and white photograph.
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I'm not sure why so many people are afraid of paint on their walls. It took my own mother twenty years to leave her white walls behind for color and when she did what a difference it made.
Painting your walls is one of the most cost-effective ways to update a room. Not only that, but it allows you to add impact, brighten the space and create a backdrop for your wall art.
The biggest myth about paint: "Won't a dark colored wall make the space feel smaller??" Absolutely NOT I say! As long as you stick to a few guidelines, dark colored walls can make room and the objects in the room shine with personality.
Follow these rules when selecting a dark paint:
Here are a few choice examples of how much of a dramatic sophisticated impact dark painted walls can have on a space:
via ApartmentTherapy
Given the opportunity I would have so much fun designing a room around dark walls. Who's up for a paint job!?!?
Find me and my other interior design projects on my website: allisonjaffe.com


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iPhone App:SmartScope Tutorial
Capture the screen
Tap the screen, focus on the subject
Capture size can be changed in the scale button(iPhone5 Only)
Complete capture and press the record button! Captured image is saved in the album of iPhone※
※Is selected during the first boot after app downloads, for access to the album "Do not Allow" from the SmartScope, but the problem does not occur in the operation of the application, while an image can not be saved to continue.
Due to changes in the security policy of Apple, this problem is solved by the following procedures.
"Settings" > "Privacy" > "Photos"
In the list of apps that is displayed, change to "ON" SmartScope.
This setting can be changed at any time.
Reading QR Code
Open the menu, we make sure that QR code recognition function is ON
Tap the guide icon to view the guide(You can view the guide even if it is not recognized)
QR code so that they are within the framework of the central guide, please adjust the position of the iPhone(OK a little I be inclined!)
If the QR code is blurred, focus on the QR code by tapping the screen
Upon recognition of the QR code, a window will pop up automatically
When you tap the window, the Share menu appears(terminals under the action sheet appears iOS6)
If nothing is done, the window will disappear automatically
Leave the camera preview screen, you can also recognize the QR code is a feature of SmartScope.
I have designed to be side by side next to the standard application, you can use at any time.
Performed at any time since the implementation of new features and improvements, please try.
- Apple,Safari and iPhone® is registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
- QR Code is registered trademarks of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.


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Head here to submit your own review of this album.
Following on from their affable debut, Here and Elsewhere, and much improved sophomore effort, Fight Less Win More, My Sad Captains' third showing indicates they're progressing remarkably with each subsequent record. In Best of Times they have concocted something markedly ambitious and serenely detailed; something comfortingly familiar yet flourished with snippets of the avant-garde. It's great, in other words.
Best of Times swings from chilled electronic, to power pop, to grandstanding balladry, but rarely transgresses into pretension or gratuitousness. It's at its most conventionally poppy in opener, 'Goodbye,' and the Junior Boys-esque 'Extra Curricular'. They're typified by faint drums, tranquil guitars and strangely melancholic synths, and, although never achieving the structural excellence of their counterparts, maintain a charming funkiness. Saying that; the addition of the orchestral brass onto the fixed arrangement on 'Extra Curricular' is one of the album's unexpected apexes.
As well as the pseudo-disco, My Sad Captains can also do the intimate. Acoustic guitars support Ed Wallis' noticeably hazy warble on 'All In Your Mind', while 'In Time' recounts the prototypical lost romance arbitrated by a sophisticated guitar/abrasive-string-sample combo. Wallis' pleasingly humble diction entreats sincerity and erudition across the LP, but his sighing dialect sounds most at home in the tragic-love-story narrative of 'In Time'.
Considerably, the highlight of Best of Times is its epics; the ambition of their social commentary is matched by their compositional complexity. 'Wide Open' is a softly spoken protest song. Regular piano and guitar blips, and some seriously seething strings, accentuate Wallis's plea for a rhetorical revolution. Its indictment of social media excess acts as a partner to St. Vincent's 'Digital Witness'; both are vitriolic condemnations of our obsession with, and compulsion for, sharing. 'Hardly There' is reminiscent of mid-90s Yo La Tengo, with its whispery vocals and bagloads of reverb. Its build-up is flawlessly paced, and the whole thing is paradoxically minuscule and soaring. 'All Times Into One' is the stand-out. With bubbly drums and a soothingly underplayed bassline, Wallis casually decides to share the meaning of life; "it could be the best of times and the worst it could be too/you're never done explaining all the mysteries of you." Rather than being a Bono-fide borefest, it's a revelatory, genuinely thoughtful spotlight compounded by a disarmingly impassioned synth-string coda.
Thematically, Best of Times isn't purporting that we share too much, or not enough, but that we're sharing the wrong stuff. The overpowering antipathy towards contemporary social interaction so resonant in 'Wide Open' contradicts 'Goodbye's opening sentiments; "those precious words you never say/the ones you're saving for a rainy day." In 'All in Your Mind' and 'Hardly There' Wallis hauntingly describes his inability to dialogue, to truly talk, to the people he loves. Fundamentally Wallis designates our agonising, and perhaps permanent, miscommunication. Is honest, unpolluted communication possible? Probably not. This theory culminates in the final song, 'Familiar Ghosts'. Wallis implies our interactions with friends, family and strangers are systematically shaped by predetermined and unconscious projections on our relationships; we warp them into 'familiar ghosts,' as idealised representations. We cannot communicate candidly because of social taboos, internet over-reliance, and psychosomatic insecurities, but also because we're talking to someone who doesn't exist, as Wallis despairs on 'Wide Open'; "I wonder why you need to talk so loud/if there isn't anybody else around." If they aren't a binary construction on a computer screen, then they're a mechanically altered depiction in reality.
My Sad Captains articulate this central, impossible alienation gratifyingly, and they sound just lovely doing it.


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Affinity Cycles and its founder Jason Gallacher are proud to officially launch the Kissena Velo Fund. Joiun us as we embark on this historic project. Please visit the Kissena Velo Fund website to learn more about details. The Kissena Velo Fund's goal is to create and revitalize the Kissena Velodrome into a world class indoor 250 meter Velodrome and create the New York City Cycling Center and Museum. This 501(c)3 non for profit organization is being set up to create a state of the art facility to celebrate and educate the history of cycling in New York City, and also to build champions in its Olympic caliber training center.
Affinity is launching the Kissena Velo Fund by offering a limited edition Kissena Velo Fund frame set and complete bicycle.
This limited edition Affinity Kissena complete bicycle or frame set will be offered only on the Kissena Velo Fund and Affinity Cycles website, and all proceeds from the sale of this bicycle will go to the Kissena Velo Fund. Only 250 frames will be made, to celebrate the achievement of building a 250 meter Velodrome. Each frame will be uniquely numbered, and your donation will make you a patron of the Kissena Velo Fund and your name will be proudly engraved into memorial wall which honors those who contributed to the fund to help make this project possible. This limited edition frame set is $750.00 for the frame and fork, and the complete bicycle is $1,500.00.
Milwaukee based bicycle component company Fyxation has come on board for this project to help build this custom bike, including its new track handle bars, pilot saddle, classic cloth bar tape, bar ends and their new Accela Road Tire.
Here's a list of the components:
Affinity Kissena Velo Fund gloss black with confetti sparkle Affinity R/T crank set Fyxation pro track handlebars, cloth tape and bar ends Thomson Elite stem FSA sealed bearing head set Fyxation Pilot Saddle H Plus Son Formation Face deep section rims, laced to Formula hubs Fyxation Accela tires KMC Kool Chain
Only 25 of these limited products are in stock so be the first to buy this limited edition frame set or complete bicycle. After the 25, we are opening a pre-order for the remaining run of frames so own a piece of history and help contribute to this great project. All contributions made towards the Kissena Velo Fund are tax deductable. For more info go to the Kissena Velo Fund website, or Affinity Cycles.


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The below five points continue to churn and burn in my mind and heart. Recently, as Americans took to the streets in gay pride parades, blatantly and unashamedly glorying in unrighteousness, I thought of these words again. Maybe I should do more with them than post them on my blog! LOL Anywho....
2 Peter 1:19-21 says, "And we have something more sure, the prophetic word, to which you will do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts, 20 knowing this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture comes from someone's own interpretation. 21 For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit."
Let me tell you what I believe is happening….
1. God is telling us to return to doing Kingdom business according to Kingdom Mandates.
2. Kingdom Mandates are not found on Wall Street or secular books on psychology or leadership theory. Kingdom Mandates are found in the Word of God! Listen to the Bible…
• Psalms 19:7-11 (ESV) The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple; (8) the precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes; (9) the fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; the rules of the LORD are true, and righteous altogether. (10) More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb. (11) Moreover, by them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward.
• 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (ESV) All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, (17) that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work.
• 2 Timothy 4:2 (ESV) Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching.
• Acts 20:26-28 (ESV) Therefore I testify to you this day that I am innocent of the blood of all of you, (27) for I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole counsel of God. (28) Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood.
3. God is calling His church BACK to the Word (Sola Scriptura!) to fix what ails us; the problem is very few of His people want to go!
4. But dear friends, a return to the Word IS THE ONLY way to see revival! It is the only way to establish the Dominion Mandate, I define like this:
- The Dominion Mandate is the command to establish the rule of Jesus Christ in all areas and jurisdictions of life (the Family, the Church, and the State); the intentional expansion of His Kingdom by His subjects, the preaching of the Gospel, the discipling of hearts, and the raising up of godly generations that declare, "Your Kingdom come, and your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven."
5. This can only be done through Spirit-Led obedience to the Word of God!!
A few thoughts from the Peter's words:
1. In context, by saying "more sure," Peter was saying "much better" than clever tales and myths about God and His Kingdom. He was saying that there is a higher standard than the imaginations and concoctions of men. He was saying there is no higher authority and Christ's living Word!
2. "Paying attention" to the prophetic word is critical, and the only way we can "do well" from a Kingdom perspective. The prophetic voice of God is not something we make up. The prophets always call people to return to the Word and to obedience. The prophetic voice of God is simply that…a renewed "paying attention" to what God has said and commanded.
3. It is obvious that "men love darkness" better than light! But Christ and His word are lights shining in a dark place! Look at our marriages! Dark! Look at the effectiveness of the Lord's church in culture! Dark! Look at the worldviews of our children! Dark! Look at love for holiness! Dark! God's Word is a "lamp to our feet and a light to our path! (Ps 119:105)
4. God inspired men to write down His word not to be casually consulted; but to be rigorously and lovingly followed!
5. God in His love and mercy is calling us to follow His instructions that we might truly advance His Kingdom in this hour!
Five "NEW" way He wants to Change His Church! (Actually, it's all "OLD") :)
1. God want us to Reclaim the Gospel (The Message of the Kingdom)
- It's not about fulfillment; it's about forgiveness! It's not about felt needs; it's about man's desperate need for one who can cleanse us from sin! The Gospel isn't about our dreams and visions; it's about Christ restoring our fellowship with Him through His blood!
- It was never about how we dress, what we drive, or where we dwell…it was about Jesus and the wonder of His work. This led to the declaration at CRCC that Jesus is Enough! Christianity is at it's core, a carrying of Christ's cross!
- The Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised." (23) And he said to all, "If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. (24) For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it. (25) For what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses or forfeits himself? (26) For whoever is ashamed of me and of my words, of him will the Son of Man be ashamed when he comes in his glory and the glory of the Father and of the holy angels." (Luk 9:22-26 ESV)
- Somewhere along the line, we've told people to come to Christ for what they can get from Him. We must return to making sure the true, biblical salvation process is truly preached…brokenness over sin (the knowledge of which comes from the Law, Rom 3:20) and then a turn to Christ for the forgiveness of sin!
- We must be more passionate about sharing the Gospel, but it must be the TRUE, WHOLE, Gospel! Nothing else saves!
2. God wants us to Reestablish Holiness (The Lifestyle of the Kingdom)
- God values righteousness. Christ came to deal with the sin problem! The underlying issue of the day is immorality (1 Thes 4:1-8). But many times it is here where contemporary ministry decides that the sin issue is too hard, too off-putting, too confrontational to mess with.
- So words like sin, hell, wrath, judgment, submit, obey, and repent are taken out of the televised broadcasts, substituted with blessing, breakthrough and "your miracle"! These things have their place but we have ignored half the message!
- Peter wrote: "As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, (15) but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, (16) since it is written, "You shall be holy, for I am holy." (1Pe 1:14-16 ESV)
- Paul wrote to the church at Corinth: "Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness? (15) What accord has Christ with Belial? Or what portion does a believer share with an unbeliever? (16) What agreement has the temple of God with idols? For we are the temple of the living God; as God said, "I will make my dwelling among them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. (17) Therefore go out from their midst, and be separate from them, says the Lord, and touch no unclean thing; then I will welcome you, (18) and I will be a father to you, and you shall be sons and daughters to me, says the Lord Almighty." (2Co 6:14-18 ESV)
- Again, because we are so concerned with attracting sinners, we've forgotten that if we use carnal to attract carnal, God is not glorified and most sinners are not truly saved!
- We are called to live in a manner that pleases God!
3. God wants us to Ready the Church through Stewardship (To Resource the Kingdom)
- There is a fiscal famine coming. Not only that, but will the church be ready when our non-profit status is threatened because we take stands on the Word to the glory of God?
- So based on the principles of Scripture, we have embarked upon a long journey to help God's people get free from debt, save, and give with KINGDOM in mind!
- "The rich rules over the poor, and the borrower is the slave of the lender." (Pr 22:7)
- "You shall lend to many nations but you shall not borrow." (Deut 28:12)
- Debt in Scripture was associated with cursing not blessing. (Deut 28:44; 1 Sam 22:2)
- We've handled our money like the world, and it shows!
- But God is calling His people to a higher standard. What if we all as individuals got out of debt, had a real savings, and were free to use all our income to God's glory? What if the church did the same?
- How many children could we adopt? How many widows could we serve? How many orphans could we feed?
4. God wants us to Reform the Family (The Foundation of the Kingdom)
- Despite all our youth programs, events, strategies, rock climbing walls, playstation rooms, and hip hop concerts, we are losing 70-88% of our children by the end of their freshman year in college!!!
- Beginning in the middle of 2009, God led me to reevaluate and review our ministry to children. After 13 years of ministry, that review was VERY difficult for me and my staff. Why?
- Because our church began with a foundational purpose to reach out to young people and we didn't like the results we saw!
- We literally went "line by line," naming children by name we'd had the privilege to serve over the years, and that process broke our hearts. We literally cried.
- How did sweet little Davante become a thug? How did precious little Tamika get so far off track? Aisha has how many babies? Jonathan is a homosexual?!? Fredrick is in college but has become an atheist? A 5 Percenter? A Muslim? What in the world happened?
- Precious friends, so many of our children, the same ones who danced to Mary Mary, sang Kirk Franklin's songs, went to youth camp, ushered, and wore call the cool church t-shirts were no longer serving Christ in any meaningful way.
- 56% of "church youth" say that humans cannot grasp the meaning of truth. 85% of "church youth" say that what is right for one person in a given situation may not be right for another person in the exact same situation. This is called situational ethics, or moral relativism. The majority of teens believe Jesus sinned during His early ministry. Only 5% of church teens possess a biblical worldview.
- In his book, Already Gone, Ken Ham explains that what we see freshman year, happened in their junior high years, and the college dropout rates are just the manifestation.
- The only REAL answer is a return to the Word on how to raise and disciple children!
- We must reestablish the biblical role of the father and encourage parents to disciple and train their own children in the Word. (Deut 6).
- We have to reestablish bible teaching and catechism in our homes, truly oversee our children's education (the primary source of their worldview…15,000 instructional hours), and create church structures that keep the family together!
- Deut 6:5-7 ESV You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. (6) And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. (7) You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise.
5. God want us to Restore Trust in Leadership (The Integrity of the Kingdom)
- Now more than ever, pastors need to see themselves as holy, humble shepherds. Integrity must become even more important than "vision" that God might bless ministry efforts. I truly want pastors to know that faithfulness is their measure of true success.
- I urge all pastors and elders to adopt overlapping shields of accountability and work hard to be the kind of pastors and leaders God desires, modeling ourselves more after the Master than the Mogul.
- I'm encouraging pastors to:
- Make integrity a high value. Be a man of absolute holiness.
- Place his home above the church. 1 Timothy 3 is crystal clear on this.
- Preach more expository messages. This gives people the whole counsel of God and protects and matures the church.
- Be accountable. Pastors are just sheep too and we need to be accountable.
- Establish biblical eldership in the local church. Regardless of your overall polity, a plurality of elders is needed in some form.
- Lead by example. Reach out. Share your faith. Keep discipling.


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Your Guide to First Time Home Buyer Programs
Saving up a down payment and buying your first home is a huge achievement, but it can also be daunting. The myriad activities may leave you feeling like you don't have time to find the best loan or look into first-time homebuyer programs that could save you money.
This guide will help you understand home-buying programs for first-time buyers including:
- Anyone who hasn't owned a primary residence in the last three years
- A single parent who has only owned with a former spouse (while married)
- Displaced homemakers (legally separated or divorced) who only owned with a spouse
- Mobile homeowners looking to buy a permanent-fixture home (also owners of other non-affixed home dwellings)
- Anyone who owns property that doesn't meet local building codes and cannot be brought into compliance for less than the cost of building a new structure
If you or your spouse meets any of the criteria above, you fall under the Federal Housing Administration's definition of a first-time homebuyer. You may be able to qualify for a number of loan programs and perhaps some financial-assistance programs, too. These can help you save money and get into your new home sooner.
In this guide we cover:
Loan programs versus financial assitance for first-time homebuyers
National loan programs for first-time buyers
- FHA loans
- VA loans
- Freddie Mac Home Possible Advantage mortgages
- Fannie Mae Standard 97% LTV mortgage
- Other loan programs
Financial assistance for first-time buyers
Tax credits and deductions for first-time homebuyers
State and local financial assistance
Loans vs. financial assistance for first-time homebuyers
Loan programs make up the majority of initiatives supporting first-time homebuyers. The federal government does not issue loans to first-time homebuyers, but they insure certain loans, meaning the government will reimburse the bank for all or part of a loan if the buyer defaults on their loan.
In exchange for the insurance, banks accept lower down payments, or they accept less creditworthy borrowers than they otherwise would. Depending on your ability to save for a down payment, your creditworthiness, your income and other factors, a loan designed for first-time homebuyers may benefit you. But in the long run, a loan for first-time homebuyers may cost as much or more than a conventional mortgage.
By comparison, financial assistance for first-time homebuyers will cut your housing costs. Financial assistance could include:
- Tax credits for first-time buyers
- Down payment assistance
- Money to put toward closing costs (and other home-buying costs)
- The ability to purchase a home at a price below market value
Most financial-assistance programs have stringent qualification criteria, but they can help you save a ton of cash.
National first-time home buyer loans
Specialized loan programs can be helpful tools for helping you buy your first home. In general, these loans require lower down payments, and you don't need a great credit score to get one. However, they often have higher costs compared to other types of mortgages, and you will face restrictions on the types of homes you can buy.
FHA loans
FHA loans are mortgages issued by traditional banks or credit unions and insured by the Federal Housing Administration of the United States. The underwriting criteria for FHA loans make it easy for people with small down payments or fair credit histories to buy their first home.
A first-time homebuyer can take out an FHA loan for a one- to four-unit, owner-occupied residence. The maximum loan amount varies across the nation based on the cost of real estate in each city, but in most parts of the country the maximum loan size for a single-family home is $275,665.
No matter where you live, FHA loans allow for down payments as low as 3.5 percent if you have a credit score at or above 580. If you have a credit score between 500 and 579, you need to put down at least 10 percent on your home purchase.
You can choose between a 15- or 30-year loan term (meaning you make payments for up to 30 years) and a fixed or adjustable rate. When you finance a mortgage with an FHA loan, you will pay FHA mortgage insurance to protect your lender.
Understanding FHA mortgage insurance
FHA mortgage insurance (also called a mortgage insurance premium) is a fee you pay in addition to the principal and interest on your loan. FHA mortgage insurance has two parts. First, you'll pay a 1.75 percent upfront payment to the FHA. This means, if you take out a $200,000 loan, you'll pay $3,500 at closing for mortgage insurance. You can finance this portion of the FHA loan (meaning you can take out a $203,500 loan in this example).
You will also pay an ongoing mortgage insurance premium. This mortgage insurance premium has the effect of raising your interest rate. For example, if your initial interest rate is 4.2%, and you pay an 0.8% (80 basis point) insurance premium, your effective interest rate is 5%. However, the insurance premium goes into an escrow account and is paid to the FHA each year. If you put down more than 10 percent, you'll pay the insurance premium for 11 years. Otherwise you'll pay the premium for the life of your loan.
An overview of FHA loans
Minimum Credit Score: 500
Down Payment Requirements: 3.5 percent to 10 percent (based on credit score)
FHA Mortgage Insurance: Required
Loan Terms: 15 and 30 years
Loan Limits: Generally $275,665, except in high-cost-of-living areas
Interest Rate Terms: Fixed and variable
- Down payment as low as 3.5 percent
- Low credit score requirements
- Competitive interest rates
- Can buy up to four units
- Upfront mortgage insurance costs (1.75 percent of total value of house)
- Ongoing mortgage insurance
- Some lender restrictions
- Some loan size limitations
- Must buy owner-occupied home
- Smaller loan size limits
When to consider
Consider an FHA mortgage if you have a limited credit history or you're struggling to save a down payment. It's also a great way to buy an owner-occupied rental property, such as a duplex.
When to avoid
The high cost of mortgage insurance makes this a poor choice if you have more than a 5 percent down payment and good credit. If you want to buy an expensive home, an FHA loan may not be the right choice because the loan has the most conservative loan limits.
Where to get an FHA loan
Most major banks and large credit unions will offer FHA loans, but to get the best interest rate on an FHA loan, we recommend starting your search online.
You can start by using the Department of Housing and Urban Development's lender list to find FHA-approved lenders in your area. You can also use Lending Tree's comparison tool to find real offers from lenders in your area.
Take the time to get preapproved by one or more lenders, so you can shop for your home with confidence.
VA loans
VA loans are insured by the Department of Veterans Affairs, which means they will pay back the bank if you stop paying your loan. Most military members (including active duty military) who have served for at least two years and were not dishonorably discharged are eligible for the VA loan benefit. Some service requirements are shorter than two years.
VA loans require no down payment, and veterans must have "satisfactory credit" and "satisfactory repayment ability." They even have lenient occupancy requirements to help active-duty service members. In general, service members (or their spouse or children) must plan to occupy the home for at least 12 months before turning the home into a rental property.
You can use a VA loan to buy up to a four-unit home. There are no limits on VA loans, unless your lender sells their VA loans in the secondary market. In that case, throughout most of the country, you can finance up to $424,100 for a single-family home. You can borrow more for houses with more than one unit or in more expensive areas of the country. Check loan eligibility limits on the Federal Housing Finance Agency website.
The VA loan also caps closing costs. You will not be charged a buyer's or seller's agent fee, and a bank can charge no more than 1 percent of the loan value in origination fees. However, VA loans have one unique cost called an upfront funding fee. This helps cover losses when VA loan borrowers default on their mortgage.
Understanding the VA funding fee
VA loans do not charge an ongoing mortgage insurance payment, but VA loan borrowers must pay an upfront funding fee to help cover the VA mortgages that fall into default. This fee can be financed and added to your base loan. The VA reduces the fee for any service member using the VA loan for the first time.
You can reduce your funding fee by putting more money down on your home purchase.
|First-Time VA Borrower Funding Fee Schedule
|Veteran type
|Down payment
|Fee for first-time VA borrowers
|Regular military
10% or more
|Reserves or National Guard
10% or more
An overview of VA loans
Minimum Credit Score: Set by lenders who require "satisfactory credit"
Down Payment Requirements: None
VA Funding Fee: Required
Loan Terms: 5 to 30 years
Loan Limits: Generally $424,100 except in high-cost-of-living areas
Interest Rate Terms: Fixed and variable
- No down payment required
- No mortgage insurance
- No firm credit minimums
- Can buy up to four units
- Competitive interest rates
- Upfront funding fee
- Some lender restrictions
- Must buy home with the intent to occupy for at least 12 months
When to consider
First-time homebuyers with military experience should consider a VA loan as one of their top choices. The upfront funding fee may turn away some borrowers, but if you have less than a 20 percent down payment, the fee will generally save you money compared to private mortgage insurance.
When to avoid
If you have more than a 20 percent down payment, you may find that a conventional loan makes more sense for you. Likewise, if you have poor credit (a score below 620), you may struggle to find a VA lender.
Where to get a VA loan
Before you take out a VA loan, you must get a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) through the Veteran's Administration eBenefits platform.
Once you get your COE you can work with a lender of your choice. You can start by comparing rates online through LendingTree. Once you find the best few offers, get preapproved, so you know exactly how much house you can afford before you start home-shopping.
Freddie Mac Home Possible Advantage mortgages
Freddie Mac Home Possible Advantage mortgages are a lot like conventional mortgages, but they have a few attractive features that make them attractive to first-time homebuyers. First, the loans only require a 3 percent down payment. The down payment doesn't have to come from personal funds. You can use gifts, state and county financial assistance, or even a second mortgage to finance your down payment.
However, the Home Possible Advantage mortgage is more restrictive than a conventional loan. You must complete an online home-buying education course before you take out this loan, and you must have a minimum credit score of 660. You can only buy a single-family home with this mortgage, and you can only choose a fixed-rate mortgage with a maximum 30-year term.
You will pay private mortgage insurance (which protects the bank if you default) until your loan is worth less than 80 percent of your home's value.
An overview of Freddie Mac Home Possible Advantage mortgages
Minimum Credit Score: 660
Down Payment Requirements: 3 percent
Mortgage Insurance: Required until you have 20 percent equity in your home (requires appraisal)
Loan Terms: Up to 30 years
Loan Limits: Generally, $424,100 except in high-cost-of-living areas
Interest Rate Terms: Fixed rate only
- Small down payment
- Down payment doesn't have to come from personal funds
- Mortgage insurance can be canceled when you achieve 80 percent loan-to-value (LTV) ratio
- Only one unit, owner-occupied
- Some lender restrictions
- Only allowed to consider fixed-rate mortgages
- High credit score requirement
When to consider
This loan is very similar to a conventional mortgage, but it requires a smaller down payment. Over the life of a loan, it's likely to be cheaper than an FHA loan, so people with decent credit should consider it.
When to avoid
If you have more than a 5 percent down payment, or you want to buy a rental property, the Home Possible Advantage mortgage won't be a good fit.
Where to get a Home Possible Advantage mortgage
A Home Possible Advantage loan is a conventional mortgage, but not every lender will offer them. You can use a tool like LendingTree's conventional mortgage comparison engine to start your search, but call the bank or credit union to be sure it actually offers the Home Possible Advantage mortgage.
If the lender offers the mortgage, you will need to take a free online education class before you qualify for the loan.
Fannie Mae Standard 97% LTV mortgage
The Fannie Mae 97% LTV mortgage requires just a 3 percent down payment. Aside from the low down payment requirement, the mortgage is the same as a conventional, fixed-interest mortgage.
The funds for your down payment may be gifts, state and county financial assistance, or even a second mortgage to finance your down payment. However, this mortgage has the most stringent underwriting criteria of loans for first-time borrowers. You need a credit score above 680 and a debt-to-income ratio of 36 percent or lower to qualify for the loan. If you have a debt-to-income ratio between 37 and 45 percent, you need a credit score of at least 700 to qualify.
You will pay private mortgage insurance (which protects the bank if you default) until your loan is worth less than 80 percent of your home's value.
An overview of the Fannie Mae Standard 97% LTV mortgage
Minimum Credit Score: 680 (or 700 if you have a debt-to-income ratio above 36 percent)
Down Payment Requirements: 3 percent
Mortgage Insurance: Required until you have 20 percent equity in your home (requires appraisal)
Loan Terms: Up to 30 years
Loan Limits: $424,100 except in the most expensive parts of the country
Interest Rate Terms: Fixed rate only
- Small down payment
- Down payment doesn't have to come from personal funds
- Mortgage insurance can be canceled when you achieve 80 percent LTV
- Only one unit, owner-occupied
- Some lender restrictions
- High credit score requirement
When to consider
This loan is very similar to a conventional mortgage, but it requires a smaller down payment. People with good credit should consider this mortgage, especially if your down payment comes in the form of a gift, grant or other type of financial assistance.
When to avoid
If you have more than a 5 percent down payment or you want to buy a rental property, this isn't the right mortgage for you.
Where to get a Fannie Mae Standard 97% LTV mortgage
Not every lender offers Fannie Mae's 3 percent down payment mortgage, but many of the largest banks and credit unions will. You can find lenders in your area using an online search, or you can use a tool like LendingTree's conventional mortgage comparison engine to start your search. Once you find a few lenders with great rates, you'll need to talk to a loan officer to be sure they offer 3 percent down payment loans. If they offer these loans, they can walk you through the next steps.
Other Loans to Consider
Loans specifically designed for first-time buyers aren't always the right choice for first-time buyers. If you have a down payment of at least 5 percent and a decent credit score, you may prefer a conventional mortgage. You should also consider alternative loan programs designed for specific buying situations. These are a few loan programs that first-time buyers should understand before committing to one of the loans above.
Buying a fixer-upper? Consider an FHA 203(k) loan
If you dream of buying a fixer-upper, an FHA 203(k) loan could be a great match. This loan allows you to finance both the purchase and the repairs on a home. You can put as little as 3.5 percent down when you use the FHA 203(k) loan.
Learn more about an FHA 203(k) loan.
Buying in a rural area? Consider a USDA loan
You may be surprised by how much of the country counts as rural according to the USDA. The USDA loan is a 0 percent down loan for people who have low to moderate incomes and want to buy a home in an eligible area.
Learn more about USDA loans.
Buying an older home? Consider the Energy Efficient Mortgage Program
If you're buying an older home, you may be worried that utility costs will eat into your monthly budget, but it's tough to consider expensive energy-saving improvements right after buying a house. That's where the Energy Efficient Mortgage (EEM) makes sense. EEM allows buyers to finance cost-saving, energy-efficient home improvements right into their monthly mortgage.
First-time home buyer grants and financial assistance
First-time buyer loans can help you buy your first home, but they don't always cut your costs. By contrast, financial-assistance programs can actually make your home more affordable. Financial-assistance programs can include grants (such as down payment matching grants), tax credits, assistance with closing costs, and even low- or no-interest loans.
Middle- and upper-income earners shouldn't assume they won't qualify for financial-assistance programs. While some programs require you to earn less than a certain amount, others allow you to qualify based on your occupation. This guide covers federal financial-assistance programs, but first-time buyers should also contact their local Housing Finance Agency to learn about local financial-assistance programs.
The HUD Dollar Homes Program
The Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Dollar Homes Program is a federal-local partnership program designed to help low- and middle-income buyers access a home for well below market costs. However, as an individual buyer you cannot directly buy a home through the dollar program. Instead, HUD sells foreclosed homes to local governments and nonprofit organizations for $1 plus closing costs. The local government or nonprofit sets buying requirements and passes the home along to you. To learn if this program is available in your area, you need to contact your local Housing Finance Agency.
If you pursue the program, it's important to note that these homes will generally be "tear-down" homes. They've sat vacant and on the market for at least six months and must have a market value of less than $25,000. They are more common in areas that suffered urban blight.
The city will determine who has to pay to fix up the home, but in most cases, you should expect to shoulder most or all of the costs associated with rehabbing the home and bringing it up to standards. You may be required to live in the home for several years as part of the agreement for buying the property.
Good Neighbor Next Door
Law enforcement officers, teachers, firefighters and EMTs can participate in neighborhood revitalization and get up to 50 percent off the list price of a HUD home if they participate in the Good Neighbor Next Door program. HUD homes have been taken back from borrowers who didn't make mortgage payments, and the program is designed to help areas that have high rates of foreclosure, low incomes or low rates of homeownership (also called revitalization areas).
If you qualify based on your occupation, you'll get a second mortgage for 50 percent of the list price of a HUD home. This mortgage doesn't require any payments, and it will be forgiven in full after you've lived in the home for at least 36 months.
For the other half of the mortgage, you can take out any type of loan, including a conventional mortgage or one of the loans listed above.
Before pursuing this program, it's important to note that many HUD homes may require rehabilitation, and those costs aren't covered by the Good Neighbor Next Door program.
HomePath ReadyBuyer
Fannie Mae offers a HomePath ReadyBuyer program for low- and middle-income homebuyers. If you qualify for the program, you can get up to 3 percent closing cost assistance when you buy a HomePath home. A HomePath home is a home owned by Fannie Mae due to a foreclosure.
Before you qualify for the ReadyBuyer program, you'll have to take a $75 home-buying education course (which can be reimbursed at the time of home purchase). You'll also have to take out a Fannie Mae HomeReady mortgage, which requires a 3 percent down payment. Buyers need to occupy their home within 60 days of purchase, and you can only buy a single-family home.
Tax credits and deductions for first-time homebuyers
Under specific circumstances, you can fully deduct any "points" you buy from your mortgage the year you buy your home. Points are a form of prepaid interest, and many people pay the points to lower their monthly interest rate. Be sure to work with your accountant to learn more at tax time.
A mortgage credit certificate (MCC) helps lower- and middle-income people lower federal income tax liability by up to $2,000 per year. You can claim this tax credit every year you occupy your home as a primary residence. You can receive a credit for up to 50 percent of all interest paid in a year.
To qualify for an MCC, your lender must issue you a certificate at the time of loan origination. Not every lender is qualified to issue an MCC, so you may want to connect with your local Housing Finance Agency to see which lenders qualify. Each state can restrict MCC issuance to certain types of mortgages.
The MCC can be used in conjunction with the mortgage interest deduction, but you can't "double dip." So if you paid $10,000 in interest on your new home, you can claim up to $4,000 on the mortgage credit certificate (for a maximum credit of $2,000), and itemize the remaining $6,000.
This program is especially helpful if you want to take out a smaller mortgage that you wouldn't normally itemize.
State and local financial assistance
State and local governments administer some of the most generous financial-assistance programs. Most commonly, local Housing Finance Agencies administer programs that provide down payment assistance. Oftentimes, these take the forms of matching grants for low-income homebuyers, but the benefits don't stop with down payment assistance. Some states and counties offer energy-efficiency grants and forgivable loans.
These are generous programs (often offering more than $10,000 in assistance) that can move the needle on helping you buy your home.
The best way to learn about these programs is by contacting your state and county Housing Finance Agency. The agency may offer free seminars or online materials to help you learn about government financial-assistance programs. The Down Payment Resource website tracks financial-assistance programs from over 1,200 Housing Finance Agencies, so it's a great place to start.
A knowledgeable real estate agent can often help you learn about the programs, too. They might also help you connect to local charitable groups that help low-income people with down payment assistance.
How much money should I put down on a house?
The right down payment is a balancing act. If you put down too little, you may be forced to sell at a loss if the housing market in your area takes even a slight dip. On the other hand, if you put too much down, you'll have a lot of money locked up in your house.
In general, first-time buyers should primarily consider how their down payment will affect their monthly payment. Putting down less than 20 percent means you'll generally pay some type of mortgage insurance, which will raise your costs. If you can afford the mortgage insurance, and you can't afford a 20 percent down payment, it usually makes sense to choose the minimum down payment.
Do I need to fix my credit before taking out a mortgage?
In general, first-time buyers need at least a 500 credit score to take out a loan, but a credit score above 680 unlocks some of the best loans for first-time homebuyers. The Urban Institute shows that the average first-time mortgage borrower has a 710 credit score.
Use this guide to learn how you can repair your credit on your own.
How much of a mortgage can I afford?
Banks use a ratio called debt-to-income to determine how much they will lend to you. In the past, banks allowed borrowers to take on up to a 36 percent debt-to-income ratio. This means that your minimum monthly payments consume up to 36 percent of your gross income. Today, many lenders allow you to have a debt-to-income ratio up to 43 percent of your income, and up to 50 percent for Fannie Mae mortgages.
However, a bank's willingness to lend money to you shouldn't dictate the size of your mortgage. Consider your income, your other fixed expenses (especially child care or child support expenses), and the stability of your job when you're considering a home budget. You may decide that it's best to buy a smaller and more affordable home.
Should I work with a real estate agent?
Traditionally, the seller pays both the buyer's and seller's agent's commission, so you won't pay more money if you choose to work with an agent. Agents can guide you through the buying process and help you find an appropriate home. However, you should not sign an agreement to work exclusively with a particular buyer's agent until you are comfortable with them.
Should I take on a mortgage before I pay off my other debt?
Many homebuyers choose to take on a mortgage before they pay off other forms of consumer debt. Most of the time, taking on a mortgage will slow your other debt payoff because owning a home comes with many hidden costs. However, personal debt shouldn't stop you from buying a home if it makes sense for you and your budget.
Should I get preapproved for a mortgage?
Almost all buyers take the time to become prequalified for a mortgage, but few go on to become preapproved. However, getting preapproved can save a ton of headaches down the road. During preapproval you'll learn how much you can borrow and the expected interest rates and fees on the loans. With these numbers in hand, you can shop for your home with confidence.


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What better way to start out 2014 than with a quick post on black bean burgers.
I've been a pescatarian for the last 6 years. A should say a strict pescatarian for the last 5 but have dipped my toe into the fowl world in the last year (I blame it on my allowing myself to "cheat" with turkey on Thanksgiving Day 2012… it was all downhill after that). I still don't eat a lot of chicken or turkey, but find that I crave it after not having it for a few days. So, I don't deprive myself of it because I believe the body craves what it needs.
Anyway, I've had two delicious black bean burgers of late. One that my husband made out of the Isa Chandra Moskowitz vegan cookbook called the Island Black Bean Burger (though we went with the alternate route just using black beans, no black-eyed peas, and mild chili powder and cumin instead of the Jamaican curry powder). Yum!! Even the kiddoes loved it!! A much healthier alternative to beef and pretty easy to throw together.
The second is the Spicy Baja burger from Smashburger here in Austin, TX.
Delicious on both counts!! Seriously, you forget that you ever ate beef. Give 'em a try and let me know what you think! Or, if you have a black bean burger recipe that you love, please share!
HAPPY 2014! Make it a healthy and deliciously happy year!


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Seven Brave Women
by Betsy Hearne
Illustrated by Bethanne Andersen
Although this is a picture book, the text is not intended for little ones, but I'd say the age range is from 6 to 10 years old.
The colorful illustrations are done in oil paints on gesso, and mainly focused in each woman. I liked the detail of a bird gathering them with a pink ribbon along the book.
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Yesterday the ladies of Fiorentini + Baker gave us a sneak peek of their F/W 12 collection at their Soho Flagship store. Established in 2002, the brand has seen progressive growth (they just celebrated their 10 year anniversary) and has developed a loyal following. Despite the expansion they plan to keep a sense of exclusivity with small runs to ensure the high level of craftsmanship from their Italian factories. With comfortable lasts and carefully selected quality hides the brand delivers staples that you will keep for life. Deborah Baker, designer and founder, says "I do what I like" and we love her for it. Fiorentini+Baker keeps up with seasonal changes without giving in to trends or buzz. Below are a few of our favorite selections from their F/W 12 collection.
Fiorentini+Baker's Soho Flagship at 52 Mercer.
This style was inspired by the sludge and heavy weather NYC is known for. The plush lining is exquisite and a new rubber bottom adds traction.
Oiled suede and buckled straps is all a girl needs out of a good boot.
A new addition to the line up is a new heel height and a feminine peep, in which you can dance all night long.
My favorite – bordeaux calf suede in the new heel height and drawstring shaft detail.
Victorian influences look hard rock in this mid-calf style.
It wouldn't be Fiorentini+Baker if it didn't have some edgy detailing and texture. -Jenn Tello
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Last week I was invited by Keraton at the Plaza to break my fasting at their signature buffet restaurant, Bengawan. This was my very first experience to visit Keraton at the Plaza after hearing the buzzing about this luxury hotel at the prestigious office tower, The Plaza, Thamrin. It is indeed a private and luxury hotel, ever since I stepped my feet on their private access (the door can only be accessed from Plaza Indonesia), I could feel an intimate and warm ambience there. The whole design of the hotel is so rich with Indonesian culture especially Javanese luxury with modern interpretation. Well, that's my short insight about this hotel since I'm not gonna tell you more about them coz I'm here for their restaurant *unless someday I could try their luxury rooms hihihi...
Keraton at The Plaza locating their signature restaurant at the 7th floor with spectacular views of Jakarta. They have two dining areas, indoor and outdoor both offers a modern contemporary and elegant decor. In the night, the ambience is warmer with a dim light and calming backsound. The signature cuisine offered here is Mexican cuisine with delectable array of starters such as soup and salad, main course such as grilled Quesadilla, Tacos, Burritos, to the sumptuous desserts. However, in this holy Ramadhan, they also provides an array of Middle-Eastern and Indonesian cuisine also.
Here's some sneek peek of my dinner at Bengawan that night. Enjoy!
*Sandwich at appetizer section
*Turkey salad, their turkey was sooo juicy and tender. super love it!
*Beef salad
*Appetizer section, Bengawan has more than 5 variations of salad and canapes
*Indonesian section, they have choices of bakmi and main course such as Beef Curry, Chicken Rica-rica, etc. Oh they also have Indonesian fritters such as Bakwan, Tempe Mendoan and other 'gorengan' which very familiar for Indonesian as a snack for break fast,
*Middle-Eastern sections, find their best Beef Shawarma and delightful Chicken Tagine for your dinner. Superb!
*Desserts section, from eclairs, fruit pie, banana pie, pudding to various Middle-Eastern desserts such as baklava and um-ali, everything just delicious. Perfect the sweet tooth person!
*Clockwise: Beef Shawarma, chicken samosa, tempe mendoan, and falafel
Beef Quesadillas & Nachos
*Bakmi, I tried their bakmi with meatball, vegetables, sausage and chicken. I love the broth, it was super fresh and tasty!
Well, it was a nice experience to dine in here. Delectable array of various cuisines could be perfect for you who are looking for a fine place to break your fast or to just have a dinner this month. For only IDR350K++ per person including hot beverages and ta'jil, I believe the price is nothing with the worthy food quality you'll get.
So, thank you Keraton at The Plaza for your kind hospitality. Looking forward for my next visit to try your best Dates Juice again, I wish it's available outside the Ramadhan promo too ;-) ...
Bengawan Restaurant
Keraton at The Plaza
Jl. M.H. Thamrin, Jakarta Pusat
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As an artist, I am interested in choices: what remains to be seen, what is absent and how decisions are made. I want to reevaluate the algorithms existing in a drawing and the parameters of possibilities for changes from one drawing to the next without disruptions in the meaning or visual redundancy.
As a Romanian immigrant to the United States, I live in and between two diametrically opposed cultures, thus I often think about the relationship of my identity to displacement, and about the ways I have devised to reconcile these incongruities. My work tackles the dichotomy between containment and liberation by infusing static diagrams with charges that propel them into motion. I incorporate in my visual lexicon, elements that either borrow directly from or reference Eastern European folklore, Constructivism, architectural diagrams and color theory charts.
Collectively, these references also create complex and fractured allegorical "maps" of my physical, emotional, and intellectual journey—a means to explore loss itself as a form of identity that transforms the schema of containment into a ritualized form of self-expropriation.
Within these new works, I explore not only space and its division, but also the fluidity and tension of contradictions: organized chaos and uncontrolled order, machine-like generated image and imperfections, fictitious and concrete, recognizable/known and suggested. I also connect the dichotomies intrinsic to motion (past-present/past-future; transfer vs. change; progress vs. regress; action vs. reaction), with memory and perception: how do we remember stories/information, and how do we retell the stories or make associations between the pieces of information that we have. My aim is to map an articulated visual system of understanding the movement between memory and a posteriori experiences.
Ema Harris-Sintamarian is an artist originally from Romania but who currently lives and works in Oakland , California.
Her work has been shown in solo and group shows at the Museum of Art, Arad (Romania), the Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts, Rosenfeld Gallery in Philadelphia, Niklas Belenius Gallery in Stockholm, Sweden, Triton Museum in Santa Clara, San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art and Southern Exposure in San Francisco.
She is one of the Eureka Fleishhaker Fellows and was the recipient of the New York Artists Grant (2014), the ArtShift Award (2008) and the Silicon Valley Arts Council Award (2010), and has participated in residency programs at Djerassi Resident Artists Program, Vermont Studio Center and the San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art.
She received her MFA in Printmaking from the University of Delaware (2002), and her MFA in Painting from San Jose Sate University (2005).
Ema is an Adjunct Instructor at San Jose City College.
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Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ:SWIR) (TSX:SW), a leading provider of fully integrated end-to-end solutions for Internet of Things (IoT) applications, today announced availability of the high-performance AirLink® RV50X LTE-Advanced industrial gateway. Building on the success of the RV50, the RV50X is designed to connect critical infrastructure in utility, energy and smart city applications. It supports 21 LTE bands worldwide, providing high-speed connectivity across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific, while retaining the industry's lowest power consumption. In addition, the RV50X's LTE-Advanced carrier aggregation capabilities maintain high average data throughput, even at the cell edge or on congested cell sites. "The RV50X is a truly global solution that supports an extensive range of LTE bands and, because of its advanced processing power, is ideal for customers that want to move intelligence to the network edge," said Jason Krause, Senior Vice President, Enterprise Solutions for Sierra Wireless. "It operates with the same ultra-low power consumption as the RV50 and can be installed directly into existing infrastructure." For advanced edge-computing applications, the RV50X's dual-core processor, combined with the ALEOS Application Framework (AAF), provide a powerful embedded programming environment. The application framework enables easy integration with existing equipment and sensors, and easy delivery of critical real-time data and information reliably and securely over LTE networks to the Sierra Wireless AirVantage® IoT Platform, or to other software applications and operational systems. Industrial infrastructure is often unmanned, remote and critical to business operations. To ensure safety, security and uninterrupted operation, a remote monitoring and control system is essential for applications such as SCADA, on pipelines and in power distribution and intelligent traffic management systems. The AirLink Management Service (ALMS) provides powerful, cloud-based remote management for the RV50X, including over-the-air registration, configuration and software updates, as well as alerting and monitoring of key variables, such as signal strength, location, temperature and voltage. For customers requiring a network and device management application deployed on-premises in the enterprise data center, Sierra Wireless also offers the AirLink Mobility Manager (AMM) to remotely configure, manage and monitor RV50X gateways in the field. The RV50X offers dual SIM support for automatic failover between carriers. It ships as a single product variant for North American and European networks and a single product variant for Asia Pacific, with support for Australia's LTE Band 28, simplifying the ordering and inventory process and providing unmatched flexibility in managing deployments. Customers can take advantage of the best network coverage in remote areas without increasing complexity.
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That sums it up. I love Spring don't get me wrong, I loved it more when I lived in California and I was actually able to enjoy it heh. Spring here is different, it is wet lol. We get a lot of rain, a day or so of just cloudy days, and then a day or so of very sunny ideal Spring weather. I would never leave here without my honey, it is home regardless of the weather. Moving along, {Read More}
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I'm excited to show you guys a sneak peek at my photos for Minnetonka's new blogger lookbook for summer that is launching soon! It's based on the idea of "road trip style" and of course, I couldn't love road trips more. Eric and I take them constantly to see lighthouses all around Michigan, different places like drive-ins, diners, you name it. Most of the time, we're traveling along some back country road so I thought I'd base my outfit off the trip, not the destination! You guys always see my outfits for the different places we travel to, but I thought it'd be fun to mix it up and show you an outfit for a long day of driving or exploring.
I'm also thrilled to be partnering with Minnetonka Moccasin as their brand ambassador at the Texas Style Council Conference in a few weeks! We'll be doing a fun event with bloggers and giving away some great prizes at prom! I'm also excited to see everyone I haven't seen in forever, and to meet the Minnetonka gals. It's going to be a great weekend. I just need to prepare my pasty Michigan body though for that Austin heat. It's going to be HOT.
I'm absolutely in love with gingham print right now. The next item on my list is a red gingham top or dress, especially paired with a cute straw hat. It's the perfect summer print, in my opinion. I picked up this top from Target and was absolutely in love, but it's not exactly ideal for wearing out constantly. So I also picked up the exact print of this top in a long-sleeve (not crop-top) shirt from Old Navy. I'm constantly wearing both! Plus, I feel like they'll both transition into autumn really well.
Do you guys have any road trips planned for the remainder of summer? We have so much going on. Next weekend, we're heading to southwest Michigan to explore a cave, hit up an amazing beach and see a lighthouse, of course. In August, we're headed up to the upper peninsula to see waterfalls, rock formations, a crap ton of lighthouses and more! Then the weekend after that, we're headed back up to the tip of the lower peninsula to see more lighthouses (you guys are going to hate lighthouses by the end of this! ;)) and some fun touristy places. I'm excited. I live for road trips. Even Labor Day weekend, we're headed to Nashville. So if you have any tips, let me know!
Outfit details:
Urban Outfitters denim shorts
Target Tie Front Gingham Top
Urban Outfitters hat
Telescope Necklace c/o Unexpected Unexpectancy
El Paso II Suede Moccasins c/o Minnetonka


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Hawaii will receive about $1 million, while American Samoa, Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands each will receive $503,477.
The funding is part of a program established in 2005 to encourage states to approve stronger seat belt laws that allow police to stop motorists solely for failing to wear seat belts.
The laws, called primary enforcement safety belt laws, have been passed in 26 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
"Where these laws are in place, they work. When more people buckle up, fewer lives are lost," said Transportation Secretary Mary Peters.
The remaining states have secondary enforcement, which allows tickets for seat belt violations only if motorists are stopped for another offense. New Hampshire has no seat belt law for adults.
California received the largest grant, $19.3 million, followed by Indiana, $15.7 million. The District of Columbia also received grants, which can be used for highway safety.
Maui Circuit Judge Joseph Cardoza ordered Marcus Langford, Debbie Kuamoo and Brandy Kinoshita to stay away from Honolua Bay, Nakalele Point and D.T. Fleming Beach Park.
The three, arrested after a July 29 police stakeout of a parking area at Honolua Bay, face several charges, including three counts of unauthorized entry into a motor vehicle.
The three were stopped in a pickup truck that contained property taken in other car break-ins, authorities alleged.
Cardoza, who set the trail date for Nov. 27, reduced bail to $5,000 from $25,000 for Langford, 22; and to $5,000 from $20,000 for Kuamoo, 52. He kept bail at $20,000 for Kinoshita, 30.
Projects could include dance, theater, music and literature pieces that benefit the people of Oahu and occur between Dec. 1 and Nov. 20, 2008.
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Rosie's Bar & Grill in Ft. Lauderdale: "Not just a restaurant … it's an experience."
2449 Wilton Dr, Wilton Manors, FL 33305, USA
Step one foot inside Rosie's Bar & Grill in Wilton Manors, Florida – at any time of the day or night -- and you're bound to notice the restaurant's frenetic, kinetic energy. Sassy servers ping-ponging from table to table. Beefy bartenders flinging multi-colored adult libations. Patrons chattering over each other like inebriated magpies.
Add in some quirky, killer grub, hyper-remixed 80's tunes and the best people watching in Florida – and you've got a sense of the zaniness Rosie's embodies. "It's not a restaurant … it's an experience!" said Marcy, one of Rosie's many festive servers. "Even locals come here to feel like they're on vacation."
No matter the weather, the restaurant gives al fresco dining all new meaning. Save for a small section of interior seating, the restaurant is like one big open-air patio. Even when you're indoors – you're outdoors. As if there wasn't enough color splashed throughout the restaurant, a rainbow assortment of globe lamps hang from one end of the patio to the other. "If Willy Wonka had a sense of humor and owned a restaurant – I'm sure this is what it would look like," said local regular Dave Coon. "They go whole hog – that's for sure. Come to think of it, that might be a new menu option."
Rosie's has gone through several beef-centric revolutions over the years. "It was formerly a Burger King and then a Hamburger Mary's," said Paul Ditty, Director of Operations. "But we wanted to offer our guests a little bit more of what they were asking for … and then Rosie's was born and that was nearly 10 years ago."
You might be surprised – but the funny-punny menu has an extensive list of healthy options. "We all eat here too … sometimes 10 times a week," said Ditty. "So we needed to take in to consideration some healthy options for our guests. We put calories counts on the healthy menu … where everything is around 500 calories."
But if you could care less about stuffing in to that Speedo and you're on the hunt for some well-deserved caloric intake – Rosie's can't be beat. At the top of the list of decadence? The Fat Elvis … a stuffed, deep fat fried Banana/Peanut Butter French Toast rolled in Cap'n Crunch. (Ask for syrup with this Sunday brunch offering -- if you dare.) The servers are trained to hype their well-known gourmet burgers (including their famous burger of the week), but the sandwiches and entrees easily hold their own. "Get the She-Bop with sweet potato fries," said the light-hearted server, Marcy. "Or the fish tacos. Both are crazy-popular." Over the last few years, Rosie's has upped the ante on their ever-expanding menu. "80% of what we make here we make from scratch in the kitchen," said Ditty.
At first glance – based on the (ever-present) toned, tank-topped and tattooed clientele – you're likely to think you've stumbled in to a fun gay bar. Turns out the restaurant isn't gay – but hyper gay-friendly. "For us, it's a family restaurant," adds patron Brett LaGrow with a wink. "But you're bound to see mom-dad-kiddo-families too – and why not? It's fun!"
"We are an all-inclusive restaurant," said Ditty. "We have a very diverse guest base where people come for a good time. We pride ourselves on that. We've escaped the confines of being just one type of restaurant."
There's one extremely familiar face at Rosie's. The caricature that adorns all of Rosie's kitschy marketing material and menus is none other than one of the diner's stalwart servers, Danielle. How did she end up being the restaurant's maternal muse? "It was coincidence, really," said Ditty. "People LOVE her. She comes and goes with so much fanfare. She milks the fun of this place more than anyone I know. At Easter, she dressed up like a Peep. After New Year's Eve, she showed up for work dressed in her bathrobe."
It's easy to see why Rosie's has quickly become an institution. Many of the servers have been there from the restaurant's inaugural days. "The staff has fun -- so the customers have fun," said Ditty. "People who work here love working here – and it's contagious."
Next time you're in Ft. Lauderdale … grab your BFF, your GBF or your BF and make a pilgrimage to Rosie's. "You're bound to know someone here," said LaGrow. "Or you'll maybe meet somebody cool and get their digits. More importantly, you'll leave with a full belly. Those are a given."
Rosie's Bar & Grill: 2449 Wilton Dr, Wilton Manors, FL 33305, USA


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I am thrilled to have my solo show an offical selection at SOLOCOM at The Peoples Improv Theater
Come for the show that was a complete sellout at Edinburgh Fringe '16
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This is a comedy show about racism -and not an hour of racist jokes.
In this Trump-infested, Brexit-loving era; we need to laugh at hate!
Comedian and VICE contributor, Harmon has made a career out of infiltrating extremist hate groups in America. Take his hand as he leads you on a multimedia undercover journey with the heinous Westboro Baptist Church, racist assault weapon gatherings, and with white supremacists that try to recruit him at Applebee's. .
Plus songs! Let's laugh at hate!
"I was reminded of the way Spalding Gray would present his great work" NY Theater Guide
'A stand-up version of Louie Theroux' (BroadwayBaby.com).
'Weird. Wildly original and completely incomprehensible' ***** (Age, Melbourne).
"Leon takes a risk with his comedy and audiences should too" ***** (Adelaide Advertiser)
"This was the kind of risky performance the Fringe is supposed to be about" (Rip It Up/Australia)
Tix: http://thepit-nyc.com/event/2016-11-18-solocom-harmon-leon
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gund5z2Y0Us
I am thrilled to have my solo show an offical selection at SOLOCOM at The Peoples Improv Theater