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This partially excerpted story appeared as the article with the nifty title: "THE SAD DEMISE OF THE DESPONDENT RODENT" (get it? 'DESPONDENT'=Blue, 'RODENT'=Mouse) by Loren Shisler in Marquee magazine of the Theatre Historical Soc. in 3rd Qtr. Of 1977, along with six photos.
The Blue Mouse wasn't an architectural jewel, though at the time of its opening as the Capitol in July of 1928 it did have a pleasant Spanish motif with the exterior, interior, and furnishings very well coordinated, and of excellent design. It was of about 850 seats with a small balcony.
In 1912, a rather pleasant and pleasing little theatre opened at 11th and Washington Streets in downtown Portland. The name of the theatre was the Globe. It was later taken over and completely remodeled by John Hamrick and opened as the Blue Mouse on November 28th, 1921. In each Northwest city, when the Hamrick chain came in and established themselves, their first house was always called the Blue Mouse. It is interesting to note the origin of the name. One story is that Mr. and Mrs. Hamrick were visiting in London where they attended a musical play titled "The Blue Mouse". They were so entranced by the play that they thereafter named their theatres Blue Mouse. There was also a Shubert production of "The Blue Mouse".
We now have the Blue Mouse launched on its career. The first sound picture in Portland was presented at the Blue Mouse in 1926: John Barrymore in "Don Juan". About 1936, the Hamrick-Evergreen Theatres closed the original Blue Mouse and later in October of 1940 Mr. Paul Forsythe would re-open the theatre. He presented family films and kiddie matinees. He was rewarded with success and a host of good patrons, young and old who became loyal Blue Mouse fans.
In the meantime, the Capitol Theatre had gone through a period of second run pictures, then vaudeville acts, then an era of strip-tease. It is said that the famous stripper Tempest Storm once for a short time owned and operated the Capitol. The theatre had been closed for some time by 1958 when the original Blue Mouse faced eviction when the property was sold and the building was to be torn down. Mr. Forsythe then removed the "Blue Mouse" sign from the old house and moved it and his operation over to the Capitol in August of that year. There was, however, one great difference in the operation of the new Blue Mouse as compared to the old situation. Whereas the original Blue Mouse had been located Uptown quite close to a good middle class apartment district, his new Blue Mouse was downtown in a district of old, cheaper hotels and small businesses. Consequently, some policy changes were necessary. The staff became the 'shepherd' and confidant of literally hundreds of lonely souls and habitues of skid row. The theatre became 'their' theatre and they loved the staff that worked there and continued their support of the theatre for many years.
In 1977 the "Blue Mouse Block" was to make way for a huge parking facility. There was a faint outcry to "save the Blue Mouse" but even if it had been a mighty roar, it was to no more avail than the "Save the Fox" campaign was in San Francisco in 1963. So now the familiar Blue Mouse sign that had been part of the Portland scene for so long has come down in 1977, the building demolished, and the unusual name no longer is a part of the world of the movie theatre. It may never have been the "Mouse That Roared" (to borrow from the title of the Peter Sellers movie), but it did manage to please many and squeak by for many years.
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At the Imperial Theatre in Augusta,Georgia we had rats that ran under the stage,behind the screen.I mean, the size of a cat.And we were a Plitt theatre so we had staff to keep the place as clean as possible i will bet the Blue Mouse had more than mice running around.
I would say almost any old downtown theatre had a rat problem.Am I right or Am I wrong,Theatre managers?
Never saw of heard of any in my downtown theatre,but I did see and hear of rats in the old PARAMOUNT down the street.
I bet if you really explored you would have found them.To cut off the heating/air system at the Imperial one had to go under the stage and it looked just like a Boris Karloff movie down there.
Mike I went everywhere in this theatre,but I was not looking for rats or mice, I am sure we had them,I just did not see them.I did see rats down at Printers Alley that were as big a dogs,very scarey.Now back to the Blue Mouse not to be off topic.
Well,we are talking THEATRE RATS!
If the tale told in the introduction that John Hamrick named this theater for the play "The Blue Mouse" is true, then a group of ministers and college professors in Ithaca, New York, would have been quite displeased. Here's a brief story from The New York Times, February 14, 1909:[quote]"WOULD BAR 'THE BLUE MOUSE.'
"Cornell Professors Say Play Will Have a Bad Influence on Students.
"ITHACA, N.Y., Feb. 14. — An effort will be made by several Cornell professors, backed by the local Ministers' Association, to prevent the performance of Clyde Fitch's 'The Blue Mouse,' which is scheduled to be produced in this city tomorrow and Tuesday. E.H. Woodruff of the Cornell College of Law has interviewed the ministers and has obtained their co-operation. He charges that the play is immoral and that it will have a bad influence on the students and others who will attend.
"Mayor Horton says that, without formal complaint, he can do nothing, so that one performance is sure to be given."[/quote]It was perhaps as much the reputation of Clyde Fitch, the playwright, as the play itself which had roused the ire of Ithaca's self-appointed guardians of public morals. For those who may be interested, there is a biographical sketch of the scandalous Mr. Fitch, America's first internationally famous playwright, about halfway down this web page.
I worked for several years in the late 1970's in the Title and Trust Building a couple of blocks north of the Blue Mouse on Third Avenue at Stark Street. My favorite memory of the Blue Mouse was the lady who sold tickets. She was decidedly older (about my age now), blond, powdered, and always wearing evening attire no matter what the time of day. She seemed to be there all the time. She was so strange we called her "the Blue Mouse lady." It seemed everyone knew of her. Does anyone else remember this person? Just another wonderful memory of Portland from the late 1970's. Au revoir Blue Mouse and so many other wonderful places that are no more.
I do remember this lady and yes she was always there. I believe she spoke with a slight accent, didn't she?
I loved this theatre. I visited this place several times. I started in 1946 or 47 I believe and later on. I was around 10 and eleven. I had to take a bus from Vanport city. We were all flooded out of Vanport City in 1948.
Blue mouse .25 cents the Round up theatre not too far was .15 cents. I am 81 living in Indiana now but at the end of this 2018 July returning to Portland for a 10 day visit with family there. I love and miss Portland.
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PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum is pleased to announce that motorcycle manufacturer Erik Buell will be the featured guest at its annual Breakfast at Daytona fundraiser, set for the Friday of Bike Week, March 11, at an all-new location inside the Daytona 500 Club in the infield of Daytona International Speedway.
Buell, a Hall of Famer and the innovative engineer who turned his love of roadracing and high-performance motorcycles into the American sportbike company that bore his name, will take the stage at the Hall of Fame fund-raising event to talk about motorcycles, his years running his company and what the future holds for one of America's most free-thinking bike-builders. Whether you're a fan of motorcycle history or modern motorcycle mastery, Buell's perspective on the past 20 years promises to make the 23rd annual edition of the breakfast a one-of-a-kind event.
"Erik Buell is a Hall of Famer not only for his innovative and dogged pursuit of motorcycling excellence, but also because the bikes he built were evocative and impressive enough to earn one of the most passionate fan bases in all of motorcycling," said Jeff Heininger, chairman of the American Motorcycle Heritage Foundation that is responsible for raising funds for the Hall of Fame, which is on the campus of the American Motorcyclist Association in Pickerington, Ohio. "Few people have Erik's perspective on the parts of America's motorcycle history that are still being written today, and I, for one, can't wait to hear what he has to say."
Buell says he's been busy in the last year with his Erik Buell Racing company, but he's keeping his eye on even bigger things.
"For me, motorcycling has always been about the journey, about the people, about the ideas behind the machines, and it will be great to connect with enthusiasts at the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Breakfast at Daytona fundraiser," Buell said. "And who knows? I may have a surprise or two to announce by then."
The Breakfast at Daytona will take place on March 11 in the main level of the Daytona 500 Club inside the Daytona International Speedway. The event also includes a silent auction of unique items related to the Hall of Fame, and an autograph session with Buell and other Motorcycle Hall of Famers.
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(SportsNetwork.com) - It's Cleveland.
LeBron James is going back to play basketball in his home state, telling Sports Illustrated that he has decided to make a return to Ohio to again play for the Cavaliers.
James' decision has ended the speculation about where the four-time MVP would play next, conjecture that had grown to a fever pitch over the past days and weeks.
He returns to the Cavaliers after four seasons and two NBA championships with the Miami Heat, the team he picked four years ago over Cleveland when he said during a TV special that he would "take my talents to South Beach."
The announcement broke the hearts of Cavaliers fans, some of whom burned his jersey four years ago and some of whom have since campaigned for his return.
James made this monumental decision in much different fashion, telling SI's Lee Jenkins his reasons for returning to Ohio.
"Before anyone ever cared where I would play basketball, I was a kid from Northeast Ohio," the Akron native said in the SI piece. "It's where I walked. It's where I ran. It's where I cried. It's where I bled. It holds a special place in my heart.
"People there have seen me grow up. I sometimes feel like I'm their son. Their passion can be overwhelming. But it drives me. I want to give them hope when I can. I want to inspire them when I can. My relationship with Northeast Ohio is bigger than basketball. I didn't realize that four years ago. I do now."
James opted out of the final two years of his contract with the Heat last month, leaving $42 million on the table. Reports indicated that he didn't want to sign with another team unless he received a maximum deal that calls for $20.7 million for the 2014-15 season.
Cleveland opened cap space earlier this week in a three-team deal that sent guard Jarrett Jack and guard/forward Sergey Karasev to Brooklyn, and center/forward Tyler Zeller to Boston.
James now becomes a central veteran figure on an otherwise young, but rising, Cavaliers team that has had the No. 1 pick in the draft in three of the four years since his departure.
Guard Kyrie Irving, the first pick in 2011, was Rookie of the Year and last season was honored as the All-Star Game MVP. He just signed a max deal to stay in Cleveland, which also has a new coach in David Blatt.
Kansas freshman Andrew Wiggins was taken No. 1 by the Cavs last month. The team also has Anthony Bennett, the No. 1 pick in 2013, and Dion Waiters, who was second on the team in scoring last season behind Irving.
James' decision brings the hope of a championship season back to Cleveland, a city that hasn't won a major sports title since 1964, when the Browns captured the NFL crown. It's the longest drought for any city with at least three major sports franchises.
"I'm not promising a championship," James said in SI. "I know how hard that is to deliver. We're not ready right now. No way. Of course, I want to win next year, but I'm realistic. It will be a long process, much longer than it was in 2010. My patience will get tested. I know that. I'm going into a situation with a young team and a new coach. I will be the old head. But I get a thrill out of bringing a group together and helping them reach a place they didn't know they could go."
The Heat reached the NBA Finals in each of his four seasons with the club and won back-to-back titles in 2012 and 2013. They were denied a three-peat by the San Antonio Spurs last month.
Miami president Pat Riley met with James this week, but was apparently unable to convince James to remain with the Heat.
"I am shocked & disappointed in today's news," wrote Heat owner Micky Arison on Twitter moments after the news broke Friday. "However I will never forget what Lebron brought us for 4 years. Thanks for memories @KingJames."
There was speculation that James wouldn't return to Cleveland because of issues with owner Dan Gilbert, who wrote a scathing letter four years ago in the aftermath of James' decision to leave for Miami.
"I've met with Dan, face-to-face, man-to-man. We've talked it out," James said in SI. "Everybody makes mistakes. I've made mistakes as well. Who am I to hold a grudge?"
Gilbert also responded on Twitter with a welcome home message.
"Welcome Home @kingjames," Gilbert wrote Friday. "I am excited for the fans and people of Cleveland and Ohio. No fans and people deserve a winner more than them."
In the end James said it was about going back home.
"I always believed that I'd return to Cleveland and finish my career there," he wrote. "I just didn't know when. After the season, free agency wasn't even a thought. But I have two boys and my wife, Savannah, is pregnant with a girl. I started thinking about what it would be like to raise my family in my hometown. I looked at other teams, but I wasn't going to leave Miami for anywhere except Cleveland. The more time passed, the more it felt right. This is what makes me happy."
James averaged 27.1 points, 6.9 rebounds and 6.3 assists in 77 games this past season. He averaged 26.9 points, 7.6 rebounds and 6.7 assists in his four seasons with the Heat.
In seven seasons with Cleveland, which selected him with the first overall pick of the 2003 draft, James averaged 27.5 points, 7.2 rebounds and 6.9 assists.
He was the Rookie of the Year in 2003-04 and took the Cavs to the NBA Finals in the spring of 2007, falling to the Spurs in a four-game sweep.
The Cavs haven't reached the playoffs since he left, winning just 19 games in the first season following his departure and marginally increasing the victory total in each of the subsequent years with a high-water mark of 33-49 in 2013-14.
As for the Heat, the big three of James, Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade have broken apart, but Friday night it was reported Bosh was returning to Miami on a five-year, $118 million contract.
"While I am disappointed by LeBron's decision to leave Miami, no one can fault another person for wanting to return home," Riley said in a statement. "The last four years have been an incredible run for South Florida, Heat fans, our organization and for all of the players who were a part of it. LeBron is a fantastic leader, athlete, teammate and person, and we are all sorry to see him go.
"Over the last 19 years, since Micky and I teamed together, (This) has always been a championship organization; we've won multiple championships and competed for many others. Micky, (Heat coach) Erik (Spoelstra) and I remain committed to doing whatever it takes to win and compete for championships for many years to come. We've proven that we can do it and we'll do it again."


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I so enjoyed meeting you at the conference! These are all great points. Like you, I planned to only attend one ESM session; next time I will attend every one that I can. Family History Expo labels their sessions according to experience; it would be great if FGS did so as well.
Thanks for the heads up on the NGS conference blog, Linda! I echo everything you've said here – this has been a learning experience in more ways than one.
I want to attend every conference now too! Now I just need to find some money.
I can relate to your comments, including the rave review for Elizabeth Shown Mills. I heard her speak in Sydney in 1988. The Australasian Congress on Genealogy and Heraldry is held every third year, usually in Australia but sometimes in New Zealand. Other outstanding international speakers have included Michael Gandy (UK) and Sherry Irvine (Canada). The 2012 Congress, described at http://www.congress2012.org.au/index.html, may be a good excuse for a trip to Australia?! Or what about next March's genealogy conference on a cruise, http://uk-australia.blogspot.com/2010/07/genealogy-conference-on-cruise.html ?


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What questions should I ask a mortgage lender in Gloversville ? If you're dealing with a mortgage broker there's some questions that you should ask both on your first meeting with the mortgage broker and throughout working with your mortgage broker to make sure that you're getting the best service possible.
USDALoanInfoNewYork is going to go through 10 different questions that you can ask your mortgage lender in Gloversville. Be aware that your USDA Loan or Mortgage broker will be getting the loan that you need and the service that you want.
The first question that I think everyone should ask a mortgage broker is a pretty straightforward one.
How Much Will a Mortgage Broker Cost?
Most mortgage lenders in Gloversville actually work for free.
So it doesn't actually cost you anything in order to do it.
They get money because they are paid by the banks when you successfully get a loan.
So they get a small commission of the loan that you apply for and if you get it.
How to Find a Good Mortgage Broker or Lender
So most mortgage brokers in Gloversville will work for free and it won't cost you anything.
However, there are some mortgage brokers out there who do require deposits or who do require you to pay.
So, it's important to ask, "How much will this cost me?" when assessing which mortgage broker you want to go with.
How much do Mortgage Lenders earn in commission from me and from my loan?
This is less to understand exactly how much they make.
You can see what percentage of commissions they make and things like that by visiting USDALoanInfo.
But it's more to understand whether or not they'll be willing to give you this information.
A transparent mortgage broker is someone that'd be willing to give you this information and you know that they have your best interest at heart.
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If they skirt around this issue and they don't tell you how much they earn.
Well then that would send out red flags for me because I can't trust them to put my best interest at heart because there are some circumstances where one loan will earn them more money than a loan that could potentially be better for me but not as good for them.
So, I'm just trying to establish whether or not this mortgage broker in Gloversville is someone that I can trust.
And by asking them the big question, the money question,"How much will you earn from me?" That's a great way to understand whether or not you can trust the mortgage lender.
So ask that question and see how they respond.
Do Mortgage Lenders Invest Themselves?
Now, I don't think a mortgage broker has to be a property investor in order for them to be able to get you a good loan and for them to help you successfully invest in property.
However, if they are interested in property in Gloversville, if they do invest themselves, then that is going to go a long way to help you because they understand what it's like to be in your shoes.
They understand what you're trying to get out of this and they've done it themselves so they can help you miss some of the pitfalls and things like that.
If they don't invest themselves, then I would want to ask them, "Have you worked with many people that invest in property?" Because as mortgage brokers, some of them just work with people who are buying their own home.
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Some of the mortgage lender folk who work with people who are doing particular investment strategies.
So, some might work with people who invest in positive cash flow property or who invest in rural areas, who invest using developments.
Unfortunately, yes. Wait a minute, did you say USDA? As in, United States Department of Agriculture? We've heard of USDA Prime Steaks, but USDA Sub-Prime Loans? What are you talking about?We're talking about a previously almost unknown and little-used program founded in 1949 to encourage the development and sales of homes in mostly rural parts of the country by, see if this sounds familiar, not requiring any down payment on the loan.Just like the "low-doc" and "no-doc" and "interest only" loans of the mid-2000s, over which we still have a major hangover and which have certainly contributed to the record number of foreclosures we're seeing, any loan which requires no down payment means nothing at risk for the borrower except the possibility of bankruptcy or having a foreclosure on their record, and lots of people don't know how bad those can be unless they've been through it.When the program was first founded it made a lot of sense, but even in the current market, where lots of plans to increase business by not requiring down payments has all but completely blown up in the past two years, this program was bound to be discovered and amplified in a way that was never intended, so that since we began the financial crisis which seems to be trying to end, the program has attracted interest way beyond what it ever had before. Through September of this year, we're looking at almost four times the number of USDA-guaranteed loans than were approved for all of 2007.What does all of this boil down to for us? DON'T DO IT! Yes, I know, if you live in an expensive part of the country it takes forever to save up a down payment. If you go bankrupt, it takes ten years before that's no longer on your record, too.That's all you need to know about USDA loans. Instead, decide right now to live within your means, which includes saving and investing 20% of your gross income in a combination of your 401K and other market investments, some of which might eventually be in real estate investments if they are appropriate for you. If your means aren't enough, please be patient. Good investing is a lot more like watching paint dry than winning at the roulette table. Too bad that doesn't make for a very good movie!
So I would want to find a mortgage broker who either had that experience themselves or who had clients that they had got similar deals for 'cause that way I know that they can negotiate on my behalf and they can get this deal across the line.
What details do Lenders need from me?
It's one thing to call up a mortgage broker and just to get an estimate of your borrowing capacity but if you're going through pre-approval and stuff like that, then you're going to need to provide the mortgage broker with more in-depth details.
You might need pay slips; you might need proof of identity, all of that sort of stuff.
If you ask them up front, "What details do you need from me?" And when you go to your meeting with them you actually provide them with those details, well that just makes things so much easier.
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Remember, a mortgage lender is only paid once the deal goes through and once you actually get financing.
So the easier you make it for them, the more likely you are going to get better service.
What can I do as a client to make this go as smoothly as possible?
You have the goal of getting financed for your property, the mortgage lender has a goal of you getting financed for your property and no one wants it to be difficult.
And so, if you can ask the mortgage broker, "Look, how can I work with you? How can I make things easy for you?" They're the experts; they know what they're doing.
They can tell you exactly what they need and then you can work hard to provide that for them so that they can get everything across the line as quickly as possible.
You know, I have customers,I deal with customers and even though I'm not a mortgage broker myself, I know that when there's difficult customers that you don't want to deal with, it just makes life so much harder and you don't want to work hard for those people.
And when there's customers who are really nice to you and who try really hard to help you provide them with the service you provide, you will bend over backwards to do anything you can for those customers to get them across the line, to help them as much as possible.
So, be one of those customers that the mortgage broker wants to bend over backwards to help you because you have their interest at heart as well.
You want to see them get paid.
You want to see them do an easy mortgage so they get paid easily.
And so you can develop a relationship into the future.
Which lenders can I borrow the most from?
Most people go into a mortgage broker looking for the cheapest interest rate possible.
What is the cheapest interest rate I can get? And the fact of the matter is a mortgage broker is likely to show you the banks that will lend you the amount of money you need and will also have the cheapest interest rate as well.
However, they might not showy ou banks that will lend you more money than you potentially need at the moment.
Now, it's important to ask, "Which lenders can I borrow the most from?" because this will help you to project into the future.
Maybe you don't need to know that for this loan right now but maybe, in the future, you might need to borrow money again and you know, or roughly my borrowing capacity is this.
Or if you find out which lenders you can borrow more from, and you find that you can actually borrow an extra $300,000, well you might split up your deposit and invest in two investment properties instead of just one.
And so asking them, "Which lenders can I borrow the most from?" is a great question to ask to really understand your position.
Because, yes, interest rate is important but how much you can borrow is also important as well.
Can I see a full list of my borrowing options?
Most mortgage brokers will provide you with, usually, like a top three or sometimes only a top one.
And I always like to think, "Can I see a full list of my borrowing options?"Again, this is less to say you want to go through all of this in minute detail and see.
You're probably going to still choose from one of the top three ones.
But you just want to see that they're giving you the full amount of information.
And most mortgage brokers are good people but there are some dodgy mortgage brokers out there who are just trying to get the deal that gives them the biggest commission.
And so by asking to see a full list of what your borrowing options, you can then look at that and you can then assess, "Okay, well which loan do I think is going to be best for me?" rather than just taking the recommendation of the mortgage broker who may or may not be thinking about themselves.
So, again, most mortgage brokers are great people out there to help you but it's always a good idea to get a full list of your borrowing options that are available.
Will this put a mark against my credit file?
And so this is when you're trying to work out how much you're going to borrow and stuff like that.
When you go into a bank and you try and find out how much you can borrow, often, the bank will do a credit check and this puts a mark against your credit file.
And what happens is if you have a lot of these marks against your credit file, even though it's nothing bad, this can actually stop you getting a loan.
So, talk to your mortgage broker and when you're looking at, "What can I borrow?"or your looking at getting pre-approval, just understand, "Will this put a mark against my credit file?" 'Cause it's not bad to have a couple or whatever.
But if you're getting lots and lots of marks against your credit file, then that could be an issue.
So just make sure and you know when a mark's being put against your credit file and when a mark isn't being put against your credit file.
How soon can I revalue or borrow again?
So if you're investing in a property to renovate it or to develop it or even if you're investing in a property that's potentially under market value, you want to know how quickly can you revalue that property so you can get equity and then hopefully draw equity out of the property to go ahead and invest again.
There are a lot of lenders out there who don't allow you to revalue within a 12-month period.
So, speak to your mortgage broker about the lenders that will allow you to revalue faster.
And basically, this will give you an idea of how quickly you can revalue to consider going again.
You're also going to want to ask them, "After I invest in this property, how soon can I borrow again or what do I need to do to put myself in a position to be able to borrow again and to purchase the next property?"
Because hopefully, your goal isn't just to purchase one property but to grow your property portfolio and to achieve that financial freedom and that financial security that you're striving for.
Will My Loans be 'cross-collateralised'?
Now, I have heard a lot of stories about investors whose loans have been cross-collateralised and it's cause major problems when they've gone and sold their property because the bank shave been able to take that money and pay off debt.
And basically, you want to avoid this at all costs from what I hear.
And so, it's good to ask your mortgage broker, "Will my loans be cross-collateralised in any way?" Generally going with the same lender for two loans does it by default, even though it doesn't say they're cross-collateralised.
So, it's just something that you want to look at the fine print, you want to understand, "Are these cross-collateralised?" And if they are, try and avoid it, try and get loans that aren't going to be cross-collateralised.
So there you have some questions to ask your mortgage broker next time you go and see a broker to find out how much you can borrow or get pre-approval or get financed for another property.
If you are in the market, looking at properties and you want to see some high rental yield properties, then I've got 10 property listings that I've gone out and found for you guys.
You can see what high rental yield properties look like that are likely to generate a positive cash flow.
Did You Know – You Can Get Pre-Approved for a USDA Loan in Gloversville?
What is the best loan program for a first-timehomebuyer? How's it going everyone, Matt Leighton welcomeback to another video.
In this video we're going to go over the bestloan program for a first-time homebuyer.
I'm here with Sean Glennon.
Sean, take it away, what's the best programfor a first-time homebuyer? Well, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
So it depends.
Now there's a lot of first-time homebuyerpopular loan programs and it really depends on what you're capabilities are in terms ofdownpayment, whether or not you have gift funds to use toward the downpayment or closingcosts, what your income limit is, that's a big one.
How many people are going to be on the loan,because a lot of these first-time homebuyer loans, what the big difference is betweenthem and other typical loan products is that there are restrictions.
They don't want to be given 100% financingproducts to people who aren't making a ton of money and things like that so income limits,sales price limits, credit score limits, all that is going to be apart of these programsbut we can dive into some of the more specific.
Let me ask you this, if you are a Veteran,and also a first-time homebuyer, is it a no-brainer that the VA loan program is the best program? Yes.
Alright so obviously if you're a Veteran,first of all THANK YOU, and then go with the VA loan program, there is no competition.
So with that being said, let's just focuson conventional and FHA because with FHA 3.
5% down, compared to Conventional, you can goas low as 5%? Or can you go lower than that? There's actually a new loan program you cango lower.
When we talk loan programs, the first thingyou're going to want to do is get pre-approved to determine what you're qualifications areand what doors are opening or closing to you depending on whether you fit the bill forcertain programs.
100% financing, VA, USDA, and USDA is a ruralhousing loan so if you're looking in and around cities, it really won't be applicable to you.
And VA only if you're a Veteran; are goingto be your best 100% financing products.
Now there are certain loan programs in eachstate that usually have first-time homebuyer 100% financing needs.
In Virginia, VHDA is the one that comes tomind as the most popular.
But most people are going to fall into theumbrella as FHA or conventional loans.
FHA is going to be 3.
5% down and is very friendlyon underwriting guidelines.
Conventional is a little bit more strict,but recently they actually came out with a program that is trying to compete with FHA.
It's called Fannie Mae's Home Ready Programthat allows for a 3% downpayment instead of the typical 5% downpayment.
Yeah a lot of times you're seeing people diveto what's the lowest downpayment I can have? That has to be the best loan, maybe that'sright, maybe not because with FHA you do have the monthly insurance on the loan there'sanother program with the conventional.
And let me ask you this, are people re-financingout of these loans? For instance, I had a client a couple weeksago they went in with a VHDA loan which is Virginia-specific, so if you're not in Virginia,you may not be aware, but they went in with that and I don't know a week later or whateverthe minimum time is that you can re-finance, they said oh yeah, that's what we're goingto do.
Are you seeing this? Or is this kind of a unique situation? No, I've seen a lot of it.
What a typical game plan is for a lot of peopleis, a disclaimer that you can't always bank on re-financing because you never know whererates are headed.
But as long as rates stay solid or at leastin the range that we've seen them right now, or around where you originally purchased yourhome, it's very common for people to bite the bullet and get the VHDA or FHA loan whichcarries with it a little more in fees and mortgag insurance and things like that.
But it allows them to get in the propertywith very little out-of-pocket and then once they get a little equity in the property orsave up a little money, they try to re-finance into a conventional loan to eliminate someof that burden with the mortgage insurance and things like that.
Get themselves a much more healthy and manageablemonthly payment.
Yeah the VHDA loan program is becoming morepopular here in Virginia but sometimes with these loan programs it's really hard to getinto, you have to be making $82k - $85k, be born in a certain ZIP code, and be left handedand live on Main Street or something like that where it's like it shouldn't have tobe that hard.
Quickly go over maybe a broad overview ofwhat it takes to be eligible for a certain grant program like the VHDA.
Well some of these grant programs, most ofthem are all going to have income limits.
So that's the big one.
If you're making $250,000, there's a goodchance you're not going to qualify for the local first-time homebuyer and grant programs.
Income limits, sales price limits, heightenedcredit score minimums.
When they're giving out 100% financing, that'sa high-risk loan so they want to give it to borrowers that are well qualified.
There are a lot of niche things that go alongwith it and the grant program.
VHDA is a little more broad, but county and local grant programseven more, very niche, sometimes you're in a lottery with others.
It's a nice thing to have in your back pocketbut nothing I would recommend anyone bank on.
Good to know.
So we're going to wrap this video up withone final question.
But you know obviously this is more Virginia-centered,there's VHDA loan program, in your own state, there might be other grants available.
So maybe FHA is right for you or maybe talkto your lender and find out the grants available.
Sean my question is, if you were to imagineyour last 100 first-time homebuyers, out of those 100, what's the most popular loan programthat you're seeing for first-time homebuyers? I would say if you had asked me for any yearin the last 8 or 9 years I've been in the business, the answer would be FHA.
I would say since Fannie Mae last year rolledout there Home Ready Program with 3% down, most homebuyers do qualify for it and fallwithin the income limit.
The area median income limit, you can actuallylook it up on Fannie Mae's website.
As long as you fall under that, you qualifyfor, it does give a little more beneficial terms on the mortgage insurance terms, it'sa half percent lower on downpayment, and there's a little more flexibility with some of thethings that you can do down the line with the loan like remove the mortgage insurance.
I would say FHA, historically, Fannie MaeHome Ready Program recently.
Things are changing.
So FHA for the longest time was the best optionout there, it may still be the best option depending on your circumstance, but you mayknow the best option, but your lender will know the best option.
Be sure you're talking with local lendersout there and know all your options because a lot of things are changing in terms of guidelines,what I'll do is link and list a video up here in the corner that talks about recent changesin the market place that may affect which loan program that you being available to getinto and get a loan.
You got it out.
T-t-t-t-today Junior.
What movie is that from? Billy Madison.
Well on that note Sean, why don't you tellthe people where they can connect with you.
You can email me at sglennon@hstmortgage.
Comor call the office.
Myself or anyone else in The Glennon Groupwill be happy to answer your call and help you with any questions.
And my man Matt will hook it up down loan.
Thank you very much for watching.
Until next time, create a productive day.
Take care.
How To Pick A Mortgage Lender When Buying A House
Unfortunately, yes. Wait a minute, did you say USDA? As in, United States Department of Agriculture? We've heard of USDA Prime Steaks, but USDA Sub-Prime Loans? What are you talking about?We're talking about a previously almost unknown and little-used program founded in 1949 to encourage the development and sales of homes in mostly rural parts of the country by, see if this sounds familiar, not requiring any down payment on the loan.Just like the "low-doc" and "no-doc" and "interest only" loans of the mid-2000s, over which we still have a major hangover and which have certainly contributed to the record number of foreclosures we're seeing, any loan which requires no down payment means nothing at risk for the borrower except the possibility of bankruptcy or having a foreclosure on their record, and lots of people don't know how bad those can be unless they've been through it.When the program was first founded it made a lot of sense, but even in the current market, where lots of plans to increase business by not requiring down payments has all but completely blown up in the past two years, this program was bound to be discovered and amplified in a way that was never intended, so that since we began the financial crisis which seems to be trying to end, the program has attracted interest way beyond what it ever had before. Through September of this year, we're looking at almost four times the number of USDA-guaranteed loans than were approved for all of 2007.What does all of this boil down to for us? DON'T DO IT! Yes, I know, if you live in an expensive part of the country it takes forever to save up a down payment. If you go bankrupt, it takes ten years before that's no longer on your record, too.That's all you need to know about USDA loans. Instead, decide right now to live within your means, which includes saving and investing 20% of your gross income in a combination of your 401K and other market investments, some of which might eventually be in real estate investments if they are appropriate for you. If your means aren't enough, please be patient. Good investing is a lot more like watching paint dry than winning at the roulette table. Too bad that doesn't make for a very good movie!


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Mall attacker lived in Kenya refugee camp
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — One of the four Westgate Mall attackers once lived in a refugee camp of 50,000 Somali refugees in northwestern Kenya, two security officials said, highlighting Kenya's interest in speeding up the return of nearly 500,000 Somali refugees to their home country.
Very little is known about the four gunmen who sprayed bullets into men, women and children inside Nairobi's Westgate Mall on Sept. 21, a busy Saturday afternoon. Al-Shabab, a Somali Islamic extremist group affiliated with al-Qaida, claimed responsibility for the four-day siege of the mall that killed 67 people.
One mall attack suspect has been identified as Hassan Abdi Dhuhulow, a 23-year-old Somalia native whose family moved to Norway in 1999. A second name was revealed in court documents last week — Mohammed Abdinur Said — that an official confirmed was another attacker.
A Kenyan security official told The Associated Press that Said once lived in the Kakuma refugee camp, run by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, that houses 101,000 refugees. The security official insisted on anonymity to share information not yet made public. A second security official investigating the attack told AP that more than one attacker passed through Kakuma camp.
The head of UNHCR in Kenya, Raouf Mazou, told AP on Monday that his organization has been cooperating with the Kenyan government on the Westgate investigation but said he was "not aware of any specific case and not the name that you mentioned."
Said was identified as one of the four gunmen from the mall's video footage. Kenyan and international security agencies like the FBI are still working to identify all four attackers seen in the mall's security camera footage. Kenya's military earlier released pseudonyms but has not given the real names of all four attackers.
Kenyan officials have said that the remains of four people have been recovered from the rubble of the mall, but there has been no confirmation that those remains match up with the four gunmen in the video.
Kenya has hosted refugees for two decades and officials have long been concerned about security inside the major refugee camps, including Kakuma, which has 54,00 Somalis, and Dadaab, near the Somali border called Dadaab, where 388,000 Somalis live.
The agreement signed Sunday between Kenya, Somalia and UNHCR says that the 475,000 registered Somali refugees inside Kenya will get support when they return to their homeland — if they choose to return.
Kenya in 2011 mounted a military campaign inside Somalia largely to address insecurity on that side of the border and set the conditions for the return of the nearly a half million refugees.
Mazou said UNHCR has supported the government in its efforts to increase security inside the U.N. camps. In the last several years the camps, particularly Dadaab, have been hit by a spate of blasts by grenades and improvised explosive devices.
"Clearly there was some insecurity in the camps," Mazou said. "Things have improved since Kenyan security has been able to deploy additional personnel in the Dadaab area."
"This agreement is not about Kenya telling people to leave but about encouraging the international community to do more in south-central Somalia where these refugees come from," Mazou said.
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Review: Barefoot 3 controller at its best
We managed to get our hands on OCZ's current SSD flagship, the Vector and pit it against Corsair's top offer in a clash of titans.
Since it launched late last year, the OCZ Vector has been getting nothing but words of praise, mostly thanks to the company's first in-house controller, the Indilinx Barefoot 3. When it comes to Vector, that same controller was paired up with 25nm IMFT synchronous NAND flash and DDR3L-1600 DRAM chip for cache.
The controller itself is actually a combination of an unnamed ARM Cortex core paired up with OCZ Aragon co-processor. The flash controller with randomizer, ECC Engine and NAND ONFI/Toggle interface is connected to the NAND array via 8-channel and uses DDR2/3 DRAM controller. It also comes with a SATA 6Gbps controller.
The PCB does not show much unless you want to see OCZ branded 25nm IMFT synchronous MLC NAND flash chips, mentione Indilinx branded Barefoot 3 controller and DDR3L-1600 DRAM cache chip.
Although OCZ already used Indilinx controller before on its quite famous Vertex 4 SSD, the Vector is the first drive that uses in-house designed controller. The new Barefoot 3 controller is actually the result of a combined effort between engineers that OCZ got from the PLX acquisition, those that came with Indilinx acquisition and guys that already were with OCZ from before.
OCZ also made some quite impressive promises dealing with high reliability, high endurance, high performance and most importantly sustained performance, but we'll get to those a bit later. According to OCZ, the quality, reliability and stability were the number one priority, thus the 5-year warranty does not come as a surprise.
The Vector's PCB is placed in a 7mm-thick 2.5-inch form-factor case and although it does not really have any influence on performance it looks differently than what we got used to expect from an SSD. The exact dimensions are set at 99.7x69.75x7mm and it weighs 115g.
The Vector SSD is available in 128, 256 and 512GB and as it was the case with previous SSDs, those with lower capacities also suffer from lower performance. The feature list includes TRIM, Idle Time Garbage Collection, SMART support, as well as a 256-bit AES-compliant and ATA Security Mode for data encryption.
The 256GB unit is luckily the same as the 512GB model when it comes to performance. Both deliver sequential read and write speeds of up to 550MB/s and 530MB/s, while random 4k read and write are set at an impressive 100k IOPS and 95k IOPS.


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This week at the Annual Research Conference on Food, Nutrition and Physical Activity the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) made one of the strongest science based pleas detailing the health hazards of sedentary office environments, urging employers and employees to incorporate activity into their workday as much as possible; citing a direct link between "sitting time" and rates of breast and colon cancers. TrekDesk treadmill desks allow employees to remain upright and active throughout the entire day reducing the risks posed by sedentary environments.
In a news release, the AICR stated that 49,000 cases of breast cancer and 43,000 cases of colon cancer occurring in the United States annually were the direct result of a lack of physical activity. The report further related that daily walking reduces a number of biological indicators of cancer risks, including insulin resistance, inflammation, obesity, and hormone levels. The challenge is finding a way to motivate employees to remain active during the day.
Warning of recent studies in the field of "sedentary science", the researchers warned that sitting for long periods of time dramatically increased cancer risks even among individuals that exercise daily. "Taken together, this research suggests that every day, we're each given numerous opportunities to be active and protect ourselves from cancer, not one," said AICR spokesperson Alice Bender, in a released statement. "We need to start thinking in terms of make time and break time."
Ms. Bender went on to stress the need to change the mindset of American employers and employees regarding the difference between exercise and movement and its impact on health: "A person who gets up in the morning and makes time by spending 30 minutes on the treadmill probably feels pretty pleased with himself – and he should. He's making excellent progress and doing a lot more than most Americans. For those 30 minutes, he's hard at work lowering those cancer risk indicators. But what happens during the other 15 hours and 30 minutes he spends awake? If he's like most Americans, he sits – on his commute, at the office, and at home. So this person, who fits the traditional definition of someone who's physically active, is actually active just 3 percent of his waking day. By thinking in terms of break time, however, Americans can infuse the remaining 97 percent of their day with short periods of activity that can protect against many cancers."
"We have been warning employers and employees about the risks of sedentary office environments since 2008," stated Steve Bordley, CEO of TrekDesk Treadmill Desks. "Just because the nature of employment is increasingly sedentary does not mean that office environments cannot incorporate movement into the workplace. We just need to re-think the distinctions between movement, exercise and our goals toward overall health."
Designed to fit any existing treadmill, TrekDesk is an affordable, full sized workstation that allows individuals the opportunity to gain the necessary amount of exercise daily to maintain health, prevent disease, strengthen muscles, boost mood and productivity, without requiring additional time during the day or extra motivation.


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Interview with allen international : Frank Scott: What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?. allen international : It is built on a journey from street to home and is designed to provide an immersive sensory experience at every touch point. .Frank Scott: What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?. allen international : To add fun and a touch of home to the Virgin Media retail experience .Frank Scott: What are your future plans for this award winning design?. allen international : Future roll-out of the design throughout the UK .Frank Scott: How long did it take you to design this particular concept?. allen international : 3 months in total .Frank Scott: Why did you design this particular concept? Was this design commissioned or did you decide to pursuit an inspiration?. allen international : The design was commissioned by Virgin Media in the UK .Frank Scott: Who is the target customer for his design?. allen international : Existing and new Virgin Media customers .Frank Scott: What sets this design apart from other similar or resembling concepts?. allen international : An interactive and intuitive multi-sensory experience .Frank Scott: How did you come up with the name for this design? What does it mean?. allen international : 'Our House' - relates to the theme of 'street to house' .Frank Scott: What is the most unique aspect of your design?. allen international : Built to reflect a 'home' .Frank Scott: Who did you collaborate with for this design? Did you work with people with technical / specialized skills?. allen international : allen international collaborated with Resolution Interiors who built it for us, and the digital technology retail journey was Acquire Digital .Frank Scott: What is the role of technology in this particular design?. allen international : To create a sense of theatre and personality which provides the gateway for customers to explore the world of the latest entertainment and communications services from Virgin Media .Frank Scott: How did you decide to submit your design to an international design competition?. allen international : We were a finalist in 2012 .
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Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
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Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpurfrom $68
- Superior Room, 1 King Bed, City View
- Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View
- Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds, City View
- Premier Room, 1 King Bed, City View, Corner
- Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, City View (Corner)
- Club Room, Business Lounge Access
- Club Room, Business Lounge Access
- Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View
- Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, City View
- Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom
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What's around Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
- Heart of Kuala Lumpur
- Mid Valley Mega Mall - 33 min walk
- Petaling Street - 35 min walk
- Kuala Lumpur Sentral - 9 min walk
- NU Sentral - 14 min walk
- National Mosque - 33 min walk
- Central Market - 33 min walk
- Jamek Mosque - 37 min walk
Getting around
- Kuala Lumpur (KUL-Kuala Lumpur Intl.) - 48 min drive
- Subang (SZB-Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah) - 27 min drive
- Kuala Lumpur Sentral Station - 2 min walk
- Kuala Lumpur Pasar Seni Station - 25 min walk
- Kuala Lumpur KTM Komuter Station - 26 min walk
- KL Sentral Station - 6 min walk
- Tun Sambanthan Station - 11 min walk
- Bangsar Station - 18 min walk
At a glance
Key facts
Hotel size
- This hotel has 420 rooms
- This hotel is arranged over 35 floors
Check-in and check-out
- Check-in time 3 PM-midnight
- Check-out time is noon
- Express check-in/out
Required at check-in
- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID required
- Minimum check-in age is 18
Travelling with others
- Pets not allowed
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi and wired Internet access in rooms
- Valet parking *
Payment types at the property
- Cash
In the hotel
- Continental breakfast daily (surcharge)
- 4 restaurants
- Bar/lounge
- Coffee shop/café
- Poolside bar
- 24-hour room service
- Outdoor pool
- Children's pool
- Fitness facilities
- Full-service spa
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Fitness classes on site
- Pilates classes on site
- Yoga classes/instruction on site
- Golfing nearby
- Waterslide
- Spa tub
- Pool sun loungers
- Steam room
- Pool umbrellas
- Sauna
- Business center
- Conference space
- Meeting rooms
- Conference center
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge services
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Laundry facilities
- Hair salon
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Luggage storage
- Wedding services
- Multilingual staff
- Porter/bellhop
- Elevator
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Designated smoking areas
- Accessible bathroom
- Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible public restroom
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking
- Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
- Wheelchair-accessible pool
- Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
- Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
- Visual alarms in hallways
- Lowered electrical outlets in bathroom
- Height-adjustable showerhead
- Grab bar - near toilet
- Lever door handles
- English
- Japanese
- Malay
In the room
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Air conditioning
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Bathrobes
- Slippers
- Iron/ironing board
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Turndown service
- Premium bedding
- Partially open bathroom
- Bathtub or shower
- Rainfall showerhead
- Bidet
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Premium TV channels
- DVD player
- Desk
- Free newspaper
- Free WiFi
- Phone
- Free bottled water
- Daily housekeeping
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Also popular with travelers from the USA
Special features
Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 6 treatment rooms. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a spa tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
DiningLatest Recipe - This buffet restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
PRIME - Onsite steakhouse.
Favola - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine.
Pool Bar & Grill @8 - This poolside restaurant specializes in barbecue and serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Gastro Sentral - This restaurant serves brunch, lunch, and dinner.
On Site
- Fitness facilities
- Sauna
- Spa tub
- Steam room
- Fitness classes on site
- Pilates classes on site
- Yoga classes/instruction on site
- Golfing nearby
Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur's small print
Also known as
- Kuala Lumpur Meridien
- Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur
- Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur Hotel Kuala Lumpur
- Meridien Hotel Kuala Lumpur
- Meridien Kuala Lumpur
- Kuala Lumpur Le Meridien
- Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur Hotel Kuala Lumpur
- Meridien Kuala Lumpur Hotel
- Meridien Kuala Lumpur
- Kuala Lumpur Le Meridien
- Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur Hotel
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation.
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at check-in or check-out:
- A tax of MYR 10.00 per accommodation, per night is imposed by the country of Malaysia and collected at the property. Permanent residents and Malaysian nationals are exempt from the tax. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Deposit: MYR 200 per night
Optional extras
The spa is accessible for MYR 200 per person
Self parking costs MYR 3 per day with in/out privileges
Valet parking costs MYR 38 per stay
Rollaway beds are available for an additional charge
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of MYR 80 per person (approximately)
We have included all charges provided to us by this property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the unit you book.
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Recent reviews
Superb 9.2 From 770 reviews
I recommend paying for the executive floor. The many perks include: Free dinner, breakfast on club floor, express check in and check out, great view of KL, roughly $7US laundry credit
I usually use another brand, but this time chose Le Meridien -- and luckily I did. Fabulous hotel, lovely, comfortable rooms. Excellent service, friendly staff. Minutes from the airport train and other public transportation routes. Probably the best hotel I used on my recent multi-leg trip.
Excellent hotel. Checkin was a little slow but not a problem. Condition of the room and of the hotel is excellent. Comfortable bed. Quiet. Immediately next door to Sentral Steton, the train station. Worth a visit. Lots of fast food.
This hotel is amazing. Great location, midcentury interior design, amenities. The price was lower than a budget hotel in the US.
This was one of the best hotels we stayed at in the Asia region. The price was very affordable, and the service, food and location are among the best. The staff are professional and amazing. Rooms are kept clean and well-maintained. Hotel staff cleaned and re-stocked supplies (amply) every day. The food is amazing and buffet worth the price. It is located/connected to KLIA airport express and the MTR station. Brickfield's is in walking distance as is the mall where you can find food, too. It is close to the Botanical Garden and Bird Park - both are free. Can easily take Grab cars (no Uber service in Malaysia) from the hotel. The pool was nice as well. Great for meeting and holiday.
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It occurred to me I should introduce myself to many of you who are not familiar with this blog which I have written for the past 2 and a half years. This will probably bore my regular readers a bit but I beseech them to bear with me. I'll try to make this quick and painless. I love that word "painless." Don't see it much around here. My blog is about how I've learned to live a quality life while carrying a camel on my back.
Just like many of you, my life has done a complete cartwheel, camel and all. When I first started having problems I was a 40 year-old nurse, wife and mother of two teens. My husband was a respiratory therapist who was tired of all that mucus and wanted the wider challenge of nursing. He had returned to school while working full-time nights. Our eldest child, our son, was also interested in nursing and was ready to graduate high school and enter college with that goal in mind. I had helped him to get a job as a patient transporter at a local hospital but he definitely took it from there. He fell in love with medicine, hanging out in the Emergency Room whenever he got the chance, observing, learning and fascinated. Our daughter was still in high school, in love for the first time challenging many a curfew. Any parent with teenagers know what it is like to lie awake, waiting for the sound of the door to open before you completely fall asleep.
I had just been asked to take the job of my dreams as Director of Nursing at a small, busy hospital in the Central Valley of California, about 25 miles from where we lived. I had a new blue Mustang convertible which was a car I loved. I never was one to care about a car one way or the other but that one; I used to turn on the heater so I could have the top down on a cold day. I loved to make rounds with our doctors; attended patient conferences held in our alcohol rehab unit but my favorite part of my day was the interaction with the nursing staff. It was important to me to keep the personal touch with the patients, always calling them by name, never by their diagnosis as well as keeping a positive attitude with the nursing staff. My philosophy was patient care first, encouragement to my nurses secondly and compassionate treatment for both. A couple of my old friends had left their jobs to drive the distance and work for me. It was a cordial, caring group and I was proud to be a part of it.
A few months into my new job I began to have pain in my "sitter." The twenty eight minute drive to work began to hurt; getting out of a chair after a meeting my legs were numb and my fatigue level was through the roof. My beloved convertible became the enemy because I developed a rash whenever I was exposed to the sun. My husband and kid's favorite activity was water skiing and I no longer felt well enough to have my backside jostled and was confused by the rashes which had never happened before. I went to doctor after doctor to try to solve the pain. After seeing and being seen by 13 doctors with various and sundry diagnoses but no relief, we drove the three hours down to LA to see a well-known rheumatologist who taught at UCLA and practiced at Cedars.
It was wonderful to see a doctor who listened, was very thorough and was extremely interested in my family history which was filled with autoimmune disease. I had three sisters, all with some form of arthritis; my Dad had arthritis, polymyalgia rheumatica as well as giant cell arteritis. The doctor's conclusion, after much prodding and poking, was that I had sacroiliitis, which was proven when he injected the sacroiliac joints with cortisone using one of the longest needles I have ever seen. I had complete relief for a whole five days, but at least we knew where it was. The SI joints are the largest joints in the body and the ones you need to sit on. Sitting is a big part of life and I was in pain whenever I did it. This began to include lying down because you do have to put that part of your anatomy onto the bed.
I know it sounds strange, but just having any diagnosis, at that point was a relief. I had had enough with all those other doctors. I had one rheumatologist who had told me two years earlier that the pain might be psychosomatic (because he had never learned to say "I don't know"). I told him, quite emphatically, "The pain is in my ass, not in my head." Of course, many of us who live with pain can benefit from counseling but I knew that wasn't the "seat" of my problem.
When it became apparent I was not going to be able to work any longer, I still had to try it and worked as a house supervisor at two different hospitals, part time. I could walk, walk, walk with very little sitting. I then started having sinus tachycardia, rapid heart rate as well as irritable bowel syndrome. The gist of all this whining is that I had to find a new way to spend my energy and talent. That's when I began to write. I've written poetry, prose and a newspaper column. I was an editor for a wonderfully funny magazine called "The Journal of Nursing Jocularity." This blog seemed like a natural fit for me as a nurse and due to my pain which has extended into other areas of my body now being labeled Relapsing Polychondritis as well as mixed connective tissue disease.
We moved to the Northwest 11 years ago to enjoy the slower pace of a small town and to avoid the sun. My husband is the nurse at the local county jail where he cares for 70 felons, I'm certain with much humor. Our son is an RN in Texas where he works as a regional supervisor for an emergency specialty company and has four marvelous kids. Our daughter lives here in town, is a speech pathologist and has two adorable little ones. They both have great spouses and I have the satisfaction of seeing my kids happy. Certainly, life is far from perfect for any of them but they "turned out" well.
This blog is an open forum for anyone with any and all types of pain. It's been read by thousands every month and many of them write in on a regular basis. Friendships have been forged here. We cry together, frequently laugh together and share just about every aspect of life. We try to cover pain treatments, diet, exercise, and treatments. Most of all we talk about how we feel, what we feel and what we wish to express. I want any new readers to know you are welcome. Come on in and we'll treat you like family. Is that a good thing?


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Tech Industry Leans on FCC in Net Neutrality Clash
May 8, 2014 12:07 PM PT
More than 100 companies in the tech industry have come together to battle a proposal by the Federal Communications Commission that they say could irreparably harm the open Internet.
Firms including Amazon, eBay, Facebook, Google, Kickstarter, LinkedIn, Microsoft, Netflix, Twitter, and Yahoo signed an open letter to the FCC advocating the benefits of an open Internet. The FCC's long-standing support and protection of the open Internet has allowed companies to flourish and provide economic growth in the U.S., the coalition's letter says.
While the group did not offer specific solutions for the problem, it called on the FCC to ensure the "Internet remains an open platform for speech and commerce so that America continues to lead the world in technology markets."
Fair Treatment
"Net neutrality," as the open Internet concept is known, requires that Internet service providers refrain from offering preferential treatment to technology and Internet companies willing to pay extra for delivery of their services to end customers. Instead, all Internet data and traffic should be treated equally.
However, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals in January struck down an FCC order preventing ISPs from discriminating against service providers, such as website operators, application developers and cloud service providers.
"With the recent court defeat, I do not believe that targeting the FCC with this letter is an effective channel to promote Net neutrality," Jim McGregor, principal at Tirias Research, told the E-Commerce Times. "More will need to be done in Congress to alter future legal decisions and provide the FCC with greater leverage to enforce such rules."
The precise details of the FCC's latest proposal have not yet been disclosed, but the commission has noted that it includes a provision allowing ISPs to negotiate with Internet companies with the understanding that all data and content will be transmitted at a defined minimum level of service.
The FCC is scheduled to vote on the proposal on May 15; if it passes, the next step will be to offer it for public comment.
Proper Consideration
As it stands, the proposal has been widely criticized by open Internet advocates -- even within the FCC. One commissioner, Jessica Rosenworcel, has argued against Chairman Tom Wheeler's insistence that the commission vote on the topic next week.
The FCC should delay consideration of the proposal by at least a month, she suggested, noting "that rushing headlong into a rulemaking next week fails to respect the public response to [Wheeler's] proposal."
Meanwhile, Mozilla this week submitted an alternative proposal for how the FCC should regulate the delivery of Internet services. It wants the FCC to reclassify the service ISPs provide to companies like Facebook and Netflix as "common carrier services," which would forbid ISPs from seeking deals to provide preferential treatment.
Mozilla also is calling for the commission to recognize there are two distinct models for delivering services via the Internet. In the first, each Internet user is connected to all service providers in a local delivery model. In the second -- remote delivery -- each service provider is connected to all of an ISP's relevant end users. Mozilla wants the FCC to define remote delivery services as "telecommunications services" under Title II of the Communications Act.
'Meaningful Net Neutrality'
This approach would give the FCC the ability to enforce "meaningful Net neutrality," according to Mozilla.
Having clearly defined authority and rigorous rules would stop ISPs from hampering services provided by Internet companies, Mozilla said.
"We are very confident that they'll give it serious consideration," Chris Riley, senior policy engineer at Mozilla, told the E-Commerce Times. "I think we have a reasonable chance of getting the petition accepted and put up for public comment."
The FCC has another option, should it decline to accept Mozilla's plan.
"Reclassification in the traditional sense, which is different from our proposal, is a viable option and is still being considered," Riley said.
"Mozilla's proposal is really just a search for a loophole," Tirias' McGregor maintained. "Unfortunately, it would still be subject to legal interpretation by the courts -- and I really don't think just changing the labels on particular customers will result in a different legal outcome."
Netflix Deals
The issue of ISPs charging for preferential treatment has come up in other forums in recent months, notably in the case of Netflix. The company has grudgingly agreed to deals with ISPs like Comcast to deliver smoother streaming video to users. However, Netflix also has sparred with Comcast in public over the issue.
"It would definitely seem that the ISPs have the upper hand," said McGregor, "and if they choose to implement such policies, it could have a significant impact on the entire electronics value chain."


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Amsterdam is a historic city, capital of the Netherlands and one of the most beautiful towns in Europe. Everyone has their own reasons for visiting Amsterdam, whether it is to see the famous canals, to visit the Van Gogh Museum, to pay their respects at the house of Anne Frank, or to partake of the notorious cannabis coffee shops. If you're planning on taking the family to visit Amsterdam, you'll be looking more at the canals than at the coffee shops. Even so, you'll still need to relax, which isn't easy with the high cost of hotel accommodation in the historic city. With the most common alternative to the expensive city centre hotels being campsites around the outside of the city, surely there must be a family friendly but comfortable way of visiting Amsterdam without breaking the bank? This is where reasonably priced rental apartments can come to your aid.
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Scott Walker - Bish Bosch
Bish Bosch not only completes a trilogy of some of the most remarkable albums of the past 20 years — Scott Walker's Tilt and The Drift — it makes three astonishing, dense and challenging (yet rewarding) albums released this year, alongside Godspeed You! Black Emperor's post-rock opus Allelujah! Don't Bend! Ascend! and Swans' divinely nasty The Seer. The album begins at its most difficult, with Walker wailing about "plucking feathers from a swansong" over brutal industrial beats and metallic guitars. This gives way to the surely divisive "Corps de Blah," a 10-minute song that starts with Walker alone, singing with minimal accompaniment by electronic noise before he's joined by atonal strings, relatively comforting guitar ambience (given the company its in), dogs barking and, finally, Walker singing about "sphincters tooting a tune" and picking scabs while actual fart sounds squelch in the background like horns. The song may leave some wondering if Walker has truly lost it — horror-movie lines like "nothing clears a room like removing a brain" don't help — but it ultimately does what Walker does best: provoke. After all, why not use flatulence, something every person lives with daily, as a percussive instrument, and treat a lover as a scab lyrically? Amid lyrics which tough on the historical, histrionic and philosophical, "Corps de Blah" clears the air (ahem) a bit on Walker's pretensions. It is painfully real, to the point that many will likely dismiss the song as infantile when its taboo subjects represent basic, ugly human elements those same people would wish away into non-existence. But this is still a rock album of sorts, and songs like the bleak-rock of "Phrasing" and heavy avant-jazz of "Epizootics!" offer more immediately grabbing moments than, say, "SDSS14+13B (Zercon, A Flagpole Sitter)," perhaps the aural equivalent of flagpole sitting (an early 20th century practice of sitting atop a flagpole for days, hoping to break the last man's record) as it runs past 20 minutes of Walker's id run wild. Much more instantly pleasurable albums have been released in 2012 than Bish Bosch, but perhaps none is more daring.


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Android spanks Apple iOS in sales as fanbois hold out for iPhone 5
And jury out on Microkea struggle, says Gartner
Samsung is riding the rising tide of Android-powered mobile phones as the world reels from recession and Apple fanbois hold out for the iPhone 5.
Global sales of mobile phones fell year-on-year by 2.3 per cent to 419 million devices in the second quarter of 2012, according to numbers from Gartner today. Smartphones accounted for 36.7 per cent of all mobe sales, up 42.7 percent on the same three-month period last year.
On the operating system front, Google's Android extended its lead as the world's single most popular mobile phone platform, 64 per cent, while Apple's iOS - as found in the iPhone and iPad - is pretty much static at 18.8 per cent.
Overall, mobile sales would have been lower had it not been for Samsung and record sales of its Galaxy handset. Sammy grew phone sales 29.5 per cent from the same quarter in 2011, with demand for the S3 exceeding the South Koreans' expectations.
The Galaxy S III was the best-selling Android product in the quarter. Gartner notes that the numbers could have been even higher had it not been for shortages of the new gadgets.
Sales of Apple's iPhone weakened, down 12.6 per cent compared to the previous quarter, but were up 47.4 per cent compared to the same period last year. A recovery this year depends very much on when Apple puts the iPhone 5 on the shelves, Gartner said. If it's in time for the end-of-year shopping season - a traditionally strong period of consumer purchasing - this would help Apple recover.
Gartner's analysts stated: "Depending on the exact launch date of the new iPhone, Apple might experience another weaker-than-usual quarter in the third quarter of 2012."
Nokia is in the weakest position of all, though. Mobile phone sales for Nokia fell 14.8 per cent as the company switched platforms from Symbian to Windows Phone from Microsoft in smartphones, and as it defended against white-box and emerging entrants in feature-phones.
Nokia saw growth in feature-mobes but, according to Gartner, "Nokia's [Windows Phone] Lumia devices continue to struggle to find a place in consumers' minds as a replacement for Android".
The switch from Symbian to Windows Phone is not materialising for Nokia or Microsoft. Symbian's share slumped to 5.9 per cent from 22.1 per cent while Microsoft increased, but only slightly: 2.7 per cent, up from 1.6. Former Symbian users appear to be heading to Android based on the growth numbers. ®
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Grass parking is $10 per vehicle and paved parking is $15. If you have not pre-purchased parking, please bring cash to pay upon entering Swope Park. If you are being dropped off for the show, instruct your driver to use the 63rd Street entrance before and after the show. All drop-offs and pickups are at Gate 4.
Backpacks and large bags are not allowed in the venue. For a list of other disallowed items, visit https://www.kcstarlight.com/your-visit/faqs.
Each guest is allowed to bring in one sealed bottle of water, but you may be asked to remove the cap based on tour security restrictions. Bottles may not be frozen solid at the time of admission.
Photographic cameras must be able to fit in your front pocket (cell phone and small point-and-shoot styles only; no detachable lens cameras, no GoPros, no selfie sticks, no tablets larger than 7").
All shows at Starlight are held rain or shine! If a dangerous weather situation should develop, the performance may be delayed or interrupted to allow conditions to improve. Updates will be made via the venue sound system and on Starlight's home page and Twitter account.
At Starlight Theatre
Gates open at 6 p.m. The show is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m.
Walk-through magnetic metal detectors will be used at each entry gate to scan each guest for prohibited metallic items. In addition, physical pat-downs and/or magnetic wanding will be required when a guest declines magnetic detection for medical reasons (e.g. implant or medical device) or when a metal detector alert cannot be resolved through inquiry or physical inspection. Please plan for enough to time to park and proceed through entry security.
Smoking is permitted in Starlight's clearly marked smoking area overlooking the north lawn. Smoking is NOT allowed in the audience area.
Credit cards may be used at all permanent concession stands and most portables. Cash is accepted throughout the venue. There is no ATM on site.
Guests may refill their disposable water cups throughout the night at Starlight's 11 chilled water fountains and four water cup fillers. Complimentary small cups of ice water are also available upon request at our concession stands.
Need Info or Assistance?
If you have questions about your ticket purchase or other items in advance of the show, contact Starlight at firstname.lastname@example.com or 816-363-7827.
At the show, ask for assistance from a GuestASSIST staff member (red polo shirt), usher (purple polo) or volunteer Ambassador (white polo) or visit one of our three Guest Information kiosks. You may also TEXT your location and issue to 816-799-7827, and we'll be happy to assist. NOTE: This text line is monitored ONLY during performances.