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Before Susan Boyle there was Paul Potts, a schlubby car-phone salesman from Wales who blew Simon Cowell and his fellow judges away on the first episode of "Britain's Got Talent" with his rendition of Puccini's aria "Nessun Dorma." The son of a steelworker with a chipped front tooth and the voice of an angel won that first season of the reality show, but his progression through the competition is just an afterthought in "One Chance," the story of his life leading to the life-changing moment that's been viewed on YouTube more than 110 million times.
Paul (played by Tony Award winner James Corden) actually gets several chances to pursue his passion — studying in Venice, where he chokes during a master class with his idol, Luciano Pavarotti; scoring the lead in an amateur production of "Aida" only to be struck with appendicitis and a tumor on his thyroid; regaining his voice months later only to suffer massive injuries in a major car accident. Despite neighborhood bullies and a disapproving father (Colm Meaney), he perseveres with the love of his utterly charming wife, Julz (the adorable Alexandra Roach), a delightful sense of humor and that voice (Potts' own vocals were used in the film).
Director David Frankel has crafted a sweet, funny, heartfelt film, and while we may know all along how it all turns out, Paul's signature performance still gives us chills.
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If you think you've come up with the next great cooking invention, I highly recommend first taking a few months and actually learning how to cook. It will save the world from stupid creations like this Portion measuring spoon.
While the person responsible for this over-reaching but underachieving utensil had the best intentions in mind — in this case reducing the number of tools you need to make a meal — the final results fall well short of revolutionising the kitchen. I mean the tiered scoop is a handy way to measure teaspoons and tablespoons with a single tool, but turning the handle into a measuring cup? That's just ridiculous.
It's hard enough filling a regular measuring cup without spilling ingredients — even if you're sober — but filling this looks harder than threading a needle. Cleaning it is probably an even bigger pain (like a dishwasher is going to reach in there) and once you start using it as a spoon again there's bound to be leftover ingredients dripping out of the end. ThinkGeek's got it for $US8, which is $US8 I'd much rather spend on takeout. [ThinkGeek]


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A Cubs fan and a Sox fan walk into the Oval Office… to talk about health care?
That's the theme of a new video tweeted out by the White House Sunday featuring President Barack Obama and Bill Murray.
The video is aimed at reminding Americans that they can sign up for health care for 2017 until Dec. 15. But it also undoubtedly features a little Cubs-Sox fan rivalry.
"Generally, I don't let Cubs fans into the Oval Office," Obama says at the beginning of the clip.
But, in typical Murray style, the Cubs fan, decked out in his beloved team's gear, is quick to respond.
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"It's probably not a coincidence that your popularity is at an all-time high," Murray says. "So I would just stick with this if I were you. I would just ride this baby."
He then turns his arm and begins pointing at the Cubs logo stitched on the side of his sweater.
"It's not going to happen," Obama replies.
The conversation takes place as the two play a friendly putting game in the office, trying to hit a golf ball into a glass on the ground.
"It's going to happen long before you make this putt," Murray says before calmly hitting the ball right into the cup.
Obama, however, struggles to make it.
At one point, Murray bends down to pick up the ball, revealing that he is having knee problems, but he has no health insurance.
"Well, look Bill, you don't have to go without health insurance because these days days, because of the Affordable Care Act, anybody can get health insurance, and it doesn't matter if you already have something wrong with you because insurance companies have to take you even if you have a pre-existing condition," Obama says.
Murray then asks if mental health is covered too and Obama confirms it is.
"Remember to go to healthcare.gov, shop for health care between Nov. 1 and Dec. 15 if you want healthcare by January 2017," Obama says.
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Newtons Fruit Thins Crispy Cookies - Don't confuse these with the company's also-amazing Fruit Crisps -- these Thins are totally different items, more like oatmeal cookies! Plus, they come in schmancy flavors -- Blueberry Brown Sugar, Fig and Honey, Cranberry Citrus Oat, and Raspberry Chocolate. A serving of 3 cookies has 140 calories, 5g fat, 90 - 100mg sodium, 21 - 22g carbs, 1 - 2g fiber, 7 - 8g sugars, and 2g protein (PointsPlus® value 4*). Newtons does it again!
Kashi Spicy Black Bean Enchilada - As big fans of Kashi AND enchiladas, we were pretty sure that this new entrée would be delicious. And we were right! It's stuffed with veggies and beans, topped with salsa, and sitting beside whole-grain pilaf. Each 9-oz. meal has 260 calories, 7g fat, 600mg sodium, 45g carbs, 8g fiber, 3g sugars, and 8g protein (PointsPlus® value 7*). HELLO, fiesta!
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- On single track: Insert Trinity eQ on the audio tracks in any position of the effects chain (to taste). Trinity eQ sounds great on any instrument and voices.
- On master track: Trinity eQ is inserted on the mixbus, or group bus, as last insert giving at the whole mix the classic British console sound.
Despite the digital revolution in the pro audio industry, many of today's top albums are still mixed with analog outboard gear. Mixing with analog devices often still sounds better to many people. There is a very elusive and almost "magical" quality imparted from analog signal chains that is missing in the digital realm. There appears to be more weight to a mix, and the overall sound is more three dimensional. Analog devices produce electrical artifacts that affect frequency response, add harmonics, cause signal clipping and increase noise. These artifacts, which audio engineers often consider the character of a particular device, result from a combination of factors such as component grade, technology type (i.e. vacuum tubes, ICs, transistors), power supply specifications, equipment casing and other variables.
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- High Pass Filter: The HPF switch inserts a 70Hz High Pass Filter with a rolloff of 18dB per octave into circuit after the input. This may be used to eliminate unwanted low-frequency noises such as rumble, pops, camera buzz.
- Low Shelf: The LF switch inserts a Low Frequency Shelf Filter fixed at 80Hz with ±15dB of adjustable gain. This frequency represents the punch in bass drums, bass guitar, fat synths and some really serious male singers. Used in conjunction with the HPF, you can boost the LF without injecting tons of infrasonic debris into the mix.
- Mid Bell: The LMF and HMF switches inserts the Low Mid Frequency and High Mid Frequency Bell Filter respectively, they provide ±15dB of adjustable gain at the frequency determined by their frequency knobs. LMF extends down to 100Hz which includes the male vocal range and the fundamentals of some lower instruments. HMF extends up to 8000Hz which includes the female vocals range as well as the fundamentals and harmonics for many instruments.
- High Shelf: The HF switch inserts an High Frequency Shelf Filter fixed at 12kHz with ±15dB of adjustable gain. Use this to add sizzle to cymbals, and an overall sense of transparency or edge to the keyboard, vocals, guitars... Turn it down a little to reduce sibilance, or to hide tape hiss.
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'In a splendid exposition of non-Christian approaches to God, Eck encourages an increased religious literacy that she suggests will contribute richness and diversity to our national identity.' –Publishers Weekly
"There cannot be a wiser or more authoritative guide to this challenging world of diverse spirituality than Diana Eck."–Karen Armstrong, author of A History of God
"Eck has put the structure and content of her beliefs on the line while opening herself to encounter deep places of living, vibrant faith in other religious traditions. Her Christian faith commitment is apparent, as is her dedication to dialogue, and she has managed deftly to balance the two, presenting a nuanced discussion of the richness that can be gained from such authentic encounters both here and abroad."
"Although Encountering God is the work of a scholar and is throughout informed by scholarship, its intended audience is anyone who has ever entertained spiritual and religious questions."
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"With this account of her life journey, Eck will be incorporated in the list of twentieth-century interpreters who have facilitated the conversations of men and women dedicated to the interior life."
"This book is not simply a personal diary. It is also both an urgent call for interreligious dialogue and a theological argument for that pluralism underlying such dialogue."
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Badgerys Creek airport project: Federal, NSW governments to announce $3.5 billion roads package
The federal and New South Wales governments will today announce they are spending nearly $3.5 billion on roads to support the construction of Sydney's second airport.
The money will flow over the next decade and the news has been welcomed by some nervous federal Liberal MPs in western Sydney who hope it will dampen community opposition to the Badgerys Creek project.
Last night many of the MPs had a phone hook-up with senior ministers to hear what an airport at Badgerys Creek might mean for them.
Unsurprisingly, many wanted to know if the airport would run around the clock. Some were worried about public support for the proposal, while others raised concerns about the direction of the runway.
The Liberal Member for MacArthur, Russell Matheson, has long fought against the Badgerys Creek project.
He would not talk about the details of the phone call, but says he is now determined to make the best of the current situation and secure as many jobs as he can for his electorate.
"My position hasn't changed in relation to Badgerys Creek. I want to see the concept, design, the airport, the runway alignment, the noise impacts, air quality," Mr Matheson said.
"At the end of the day I have to be pragmatic about it. The Government has made a decision to go ahead with Badgerys Creek. I've got to work out what the best outcomes for my community are."
Today Mr Matheson will join a handful of western Sydney Liberal MPs, Prime Minister Tony Abbott and Premier Barry O'Farrell for the announcement of a roads package which will support the construction of the Badgerys Creek project.
The package is worth just under $3.5 billion over the next decade, with $1 billion set aside over the budget forward estimates and some work likely to start within a year.
A large chunk of the money will go towards the Elizabeth Drive project, which is the road connecting the M7 Motorway to the Badgerys Creek site.
Two major arterial roads - the Bringelly and Northern roads - will also be upgraded, and about $200 million will be set aside for work on smaller, local streets.
The Commonwealth will contribute 80 per cent of the public funding. The NSW Government will make up the difference and will be left to foot the bill for any rail link.
Assistant Infrastructure Minister Jamie Briggs and NSW Roads Minister Duncan Gay will oversee the project.
The Coalition says there may not be enough airport traffic to justify a rail line in the early years of the airport's operation, but Labor's transport spokesman, Anthony Albanese, says that is rubbish.
"What we need is substantial investment, not just in roads but also in rail," Mr Albanese said.
What it could mean for Sydney's west
- During construction, 1,529 jobs could be created over seven years
- By 2050 the airport could create between $11.6bn and $15.2bn additional economic activity
- Once operating fully, the airport would generate between 16,252 and 20,013 jobs
- The airport could create 35,216 to 46,285 full-time equivalent jobs by 2050 directly or indirectly
"[The Government] needs to ensure the south-west rail link is extended through Badgerys Creek."
An outer ring road for Sydney, called the M9 orbital, will also be investigated over the longer term.
The airport and road projects are expected to create tens of thousands of jobs in the coming decades and have placated some in the Government concerned about the proposal.
Mr Matheson says Mr Abbott has done his best to ease the political pain for Liberal MPs.
"One thing the Prime Minister has done is he's had an open-door policy," he said.
"He's engaged all the federal members in the region and I think that's an appropriate way to go. He's really tried hard."
Of course, no amount of money will please everyone.
Former western Sydney Liberal MP Jackie Kelly is pledging to start a campaign against the airport project.
But senior ministers insist they have to make difficult decisions in the interests of the national economy.
They are spruiking the economic benefits infrastructure spending can bring and are hinting other projects around the country are likely to be a feature of the May budget.
More stories on this
- Airlines, business back Badgerys Creek, Sydney Airport noncommittal
- Local reactions to Badgerys Creek airport decision mixed
- Badgerys Creek: timeline of second Sydney airport
- Cabinet expected to sign off on Badgerys Creek as Sydney's second airport
- NSW Government welcomes signs of decision on second Sydney airport
- O'Farrell conditionally backs second Sydney airport
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Reassignment of county librarians has resulted in a new head librarian in Blanding and a new head librarian in Monticello.
Shurrell Meyer, a San Juan County Library employee for seven years, now serves as interim director of the county library system and as the Blanding head librarian.
In the past, Meyer worked four-and-one-half years as the Blanding assistant librarian and two-and-one-half years as the Monticello librarian.
In Monticello, Ricky L. Richardson began work September 10 as the Monticello head librarian. Prior to accepting the position, Richardson served three years as a Monticello part-time assistant librarian.
The 42-year-old brings two "life long" assets to his new job. First, he is a "life-long" county resident.
He did, however, spend five years in the United States Marine Corps serving on operations in Denmark, Africa, Egypt, and Italy He entered the military as a private and exited as a corporal.
Richardson's second "life long" asset is as a reader.
"I love to read," he says. "I think of books as friends."
A graduate of the University of Utah, Richardson holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, both of which have technical application in this age of such electronic libraries as the Pioneer web site, an on-line data base available to Monticello library patrons.
Richardson explains, "Pioneer includes newspapers, periodicals, professional journals, medical and health information, and on-line automotive repair manuals. Monticello library patrons also have free access to the Internet for E-mail and research. Internet is free but we do charge a small fee for printing.
"In addition to our electronic library, we have over 18,000 print books, plus videos, DVDs, and audio books on tape and CD. We also offer Inter-Library Loan for which patrons pay a one dollar per book fee for postage.
"For a small town we have an excellent library. I am proud to be associated with it. With the help of my able staff -- Noelle Russell, Krista Keyes, and Betty Palmer – I look forward to serving patrons of the Monticello library. My satisfaction comes from doing the best job I can."


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Jesuss: 11-Year-Old Has A Baby By Her Mother's Boyfriend In Detroit!
" A 28-year-old Macomb County man was being held Tuesday on a $1 million bond on charges that he sexually assaulted and impregnated a girlfriend's 11-year-old daughter. Trevaun Brooks was arraigned in Mount Clemens District Court on first-degree and second-degree criminal sexual conduct charges. Members of the Macomb County sheriff's enforcement team arrested Brooks on Monday afternoon at a home in Warren, just north of Detroit. A warrant was issued last week after he failed to meet with investigators, Sheriff Anthony Wickersham said. "The sheriff's enforcement team began looking for him; talking to friends, family, relatives and following up on leads," Wickersham said. "We had good information that he was still in the area." The girl, who now is 12, gave birth Aug. 9 at a Macomb County hospital. She and the newborn are in the care of state Child Protective Services." - Detroit News
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The financial crisis of 2008 was about AAA securities and the market believing that they posed no risk, the financial crisis of 2009 was the acceptance that a euro zone sovereign was a euro zone risk, and that didn't turn about to be right. So there's always something out there that I always think that we need to take a different look at to see what might be the next issue he said. Staley suggested that a break of liquidity in a particular credit market is often the trigger to serious global financial trouble, but said the banks are in a stronger position than ever in terms of capital and liquidity, meaning they are unlikely to be at the epicenter this time around. Getting this whole issue of liquidity and risk fine-tuned, given the amount of sovereign and corporate debt that's out there — the stakes are high he added. In a note Thursday, Algebris Head of Macro Strategies Alberto Gallo also said that banks are more resilient this time around, but highlighted that leverage has grown across corporate balance sheets. Many investment funds have bought into the same trades, some reaching for yield in less liquid assets he explained.
Policymakers are increasingly concerned about long-term fundamentals across corporates and certain emerging market sovereigns. They admit global manufacturing is in recession: the fear is a potential spill-over to other sectors. Voters in South America's second-largest country will head to the ballot box on Sunday, less than three months after a dress rehearsal for the vote set off a shockwave in financial markets. It is widely expected that Argentina's President Mauricio Macri will be defeated by the opposition ticket of center-left Alberto Fernandez and populist ex-leader Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner. The first round of the presidential election comes as the country is facing a debt crunch, with the worst rout of the country's stock market in decades raising fears of a possible default. The latest opinions polls indicate that Fernandez could beat the center-right incumbent by almost 20 percentage points on Sunday. That would almost certainly be enough to win the presidency outright. Argentine law states that to win the presidency in the first round of the election a candidate must reach 45% of the vote, with a margin of victory of 10 percentage points over their nearest rival. Even if the incumbent managed to progress to the second round, it would be very, very, very difficult for Macri to recover and win the election, Carlos de Sousa, senior economist for Latin America at Oxford Economics, told CNBC via telephone. The economy is only getting worse. People are getting angrier and angrier and most Argentines are blaming Macri for this.
Economic turmoil In early August, the primary — seen by many as a key gauge for the first round of Argentina's presidential election — produced a result which many interpreted as a clear signal that voters were ready to reject the ruling government's austere economic policies. Fernandez received 47.8% of the vote on August 11, with Macri taking 31.8%. It has cast serious doubt over the president's chances of making it to a second-round run-off vote in late November. The center-right president came to power four years ago promising that his pro-market reforms and business-friendly leadership style would finally rid the country of endless economic turmoil. But, Macri now appears likely to leave office with the economy in a worse state than it was when he inherited it. During the past two days, the Astros pro-actively assisted Major League Baseball in interviewing Astros employees as part of MLB's investigation of the events published in the recent Sports Illustrated article. Major League Baseball also separately interviewed members of the media over the past 24 hours. Our initial investigation led us to believe that Brandon Taubman's inappropriate comments were not directed toward any reporter. We were wrong. We sincerely apologize to Stephanie Apstein, Sports Illustrated and to all individuals who witnessed this incident or were offended by the inappropriate conduct. The Astros in no way intended to minimize the issues related to domestic violence. Our initial belief was based on witness statements about the incident. Subsequent interviews have revealed that Taubman's inappropriate comments were, in fact, directed toward one or more reporters. Accordingly we have terminated Brandon Taubman's employment with the Houston Astros. His conduct does not reflect the values of our organization and we believe this is the most appropriate course of action. We are thankful to Major League Baseball and to everyone that cooperated in the investigation. As previously stated, the Astros are very committed to using our voice to create awareness and support on the issue of domestic violence. We fully support MLB and baseball's stance and values regarding domestic violence. We will continue to make this cause a priority for our organization. Basketball Hall of Fame player Shaquille O'Neal lent his support to Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey, who ignited an international clash with China earlier this month when he tweeted support for anti-government protests in Hong Kong. O'Neal, who didn't say whether he agreed with Morey, said he was right to speak out.
Daryl Morey was right. Whenever you see something wrong going on anywhere in the world, you should have the right to say, 'That's not right.' And that's what he did. But again, sometimes in business you have to tiptoe around things, O'Neal, a former NBA center, said Tuesday night. They understand our values, we understand their values. And here, we have the right to speak, especially with social media. We're going to say whatever we want to say whenever we want to say it, said O'Neal, who was speaking on TNT's pregame show before NBA opened its regular season with a game between the Toronto Raptors and New Orleans Pelicans. Morey's now-deleted Oct. 4 tweet: Fight for Freedom. Stand With Hong Kong has caused a rift between China and the NBA as executives publicly support Morey's protected right to free speech in America. Chinese state television declined to show Tuesday's openers, which also featured the Los Angeles Lakers against the Clippers, according to ESPN. The Walt Disney-owned network's media partner, Tencent, which owns the digital streaming rights for the NBA in China, also limited the number of broadcasts shown in the preseason. Last week, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver admitted that the league suffered substantial financial losses as the rift intensified. The NBA's salary cap also could suffer if the losses continue, two league executives told CNBC. I don't know where we go from here, Silver said at an event hosted by Time magazine in New York. The financial consequences have been and may continue to be fairly dramatic. Silver said Chinese officials asked the NBA league to fire Morey, a point Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang denied, according to Reuters. O'Neal, 47, said if people can't comprehend what the United States values are regarding free speech, that's something they have to deal with. We as American people, we do a lot of business in China, and they know and understand our values, and we understand their values. And one of our best values here in America is free speech, O'Neal said. We' re allowed to say what we want to say, and we're allowed to speak up about injustices, and that's just how it goes. And if people don't understand that, that's just something they have to deal with it.
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Struggling to find the best buy-to-let mortgage in Witney? speak to one of our buy to let mortgage advisers today
The term 'buy to let' generally refers to either the practice of buying a property to be let for profit or to the type of mortgages used to purchase a property for such letting. Many countries, both in the western world and in the developing nations, have seen a surge in the growth of the buy to let property market in the last 2 decades and this has fuelled a growth in amateur landlords and the but to let mortgage providers who are keen to encourage and profit from them in turn. In addition, this growth has generated a lot of commerce in other related sectors such as buy to let insurance.
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Many countries, both in the western world and in the developing nations, have seen a surge in the growth of the buy to let property market in Witney the last 2 decades and this has fuelled a growth in amateur landlords looking for quality mortgage advice, this is why mortgage brokers in Witney who specialise in Buy-to-let are so important and the but to let mortgage providers who are keen to encourage and profit from them in turn. In addition, this growth has generated a lot of commerce in other related sectors such as buy to let insurance.
Witney Buy to let mortgages have been available in the UK since the mid-nineties and they are specifically designed for investors to borrow money to purchase property in the private rental sector. The amount that a prospective but to let investor can borrow is generally determined by the rental valuation of the property. The annual income for a rented property has to cover a certain percentage of the mortgage repayments, the Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA) states that landlords should seek to be able to obtain gross rent returns equivalent to between 130 per cent and 150 per cent of the rental property's mortgage repayments, this takes into account the surplus rent to cover costs of property maintenance and slack periods when the property may be vacant of tenants.
Witney Buy To Let Mortgages.
Some buy to let mortgage lenders in Witney will lend you a maximum sum based on a multiple of your salary (usually a multiple of three) plus a percentage of the forecast rental income on the property. So if your annual salary is said 30,000 Franks and the forecast rental income is 10,000 Franks they will lend you 95,000 Franks. Other mortgages, in addition to factoring in your salary, will include any existing loan commitments you have, and then apply what is known as the 'deduction rule'. This rule relates to the annual mortgage payments worked out at a pre-set level of interest.
Buy to let mortgage interest rates are generally fairly close to residential mortgage rates but will generally be slightly higher and typically charge higher fees. This is due to the fact that buy to let loans are considered by the financial sector to represent a greater risk than residential owner-occupier mortgages, and they generally are.
The Situation in the UK About Buy To Lets
The buy to let market literally 'exploded' in the Witney around the beginning of the millennium with rising property prices and the increasing availability of buy to let funding fueling a surge in would-be investors trying to cash in on the trend of the market. One reason for their popularity is the tax advantages that are available to the UK buy to let investors. Rental income is treated just like a salary by the Inland Revenue, and is therefore often taxed at 22% or even 40%. However, landlords are allowed to deduct costs from the taxable portion of their rental income, and these costs can include the interest of the buy to let mortgage repayments as well as maintenance costs on the property. These tax incentives made the buy to let market very attractive for both professional investors and amateurs looking to make the most out of their savings.
Would-Be Buy-to-let Investors
The market peaked around 2007 and now the market is saturated in many areas across the country with too many properties available to tenants. While buy to let is generally not a good idea for people who do not possess some extra budget there are a lot of remortgage deals which will fund a deposit for a home. If you are worried about losing money during void periods many companies will provide insurance which can deliver as much as six months mortgage payments in the event of a property in Witney remaining unoccupied.
You may still be lucky, and find a hotspot but you need to do your homework and the figures correctly. Buy to let trends differ from town to town and literally from street to street. Good advice for potential investors is to visit the local letting agents who should be able to tell you who is renting what at the moment so you can define your target audience. It could be students, young professionals or families, for example. Look for areas that do have a shortage of properties and for indicators that people will move there, such as new business developments.
Buy to let mortgage deals are still rife and the rates are almost as competitive as with conventional deals. The mantra with your buy-to-let must be 'don't expect to get rich quickly'. You need to look long-term: an absolute minimum of five years – but probably nearer to ten years.
It's Rob from Property Investments UK.
In today's video we're going to be looking at what is professional buy to let and howit maybe could be suitable for yourselves or what to kind of consider and how to tryto find those great professional buy to let property deals.
So professional buy to letis quite simple in terms of, I suppose, the methodology or the type of deals it is.
Sobuy to let effectively, is buying a property to let out or to rent out.
The professionalaspect doesn't mean in terms of how professional or professional you are in terms of lettingit.
It's more referring to the tenant type of profile, so there's lots of different tenantprofiles within property of residential and commercial.
Specifically within residential property you could consider investing your money into aproperty deal that then rents out to maybe a student tenant or to what's classed as housingbenefits or local housing allowance tenants, social housing, also professional tenants,which is what the kind of professional buy to let property deals are that we look atwithin our property investments website.
Now when it comes to professional buy to lets,what we do mean with that is somebody that's really earning an income, a wage, and thatjob is effectively going to pay for their rent in that property.
There's a whole rangein terms of scale, so it could be somebody that's on an income of 10, 15, 20,000 a yearor somebody that's on an income of 50,000 plus a year.
It's just a category.
Professionalbuy to let just refers effectivity to somebody that's currently earning their way with anincome and that's what they're going to be using to pay for their rent.
Now on our website we have a number of different property deals, a number of different categories,everything from HMOs through to service accommodations.
Specifically though, with professional buyto lets, I'll pop below this videos some links and some details on what available propertydeals we currently have.
Now, typically on our website we only usually show one videoor, sorry, one property per category, but we do have many other opportunities available.
So if that particular property, is it maybe in the wrong area or you want to look at somethingslightly different, but you like the idea of a professional buy to let, simply sendus a message.
Give me a call and we can run through the different opportunities that wecurrently have that fit that particular type of category or strategy.
So hopefully that helps.
Any questions, don't hesitate to ask.
We just wanted to give youa bit of an idea of what professional buy to let property and what a ready to go kindof deal might look like.
And I put all of those kind of listings, those available dealsbelow this video with some links for you.
Any questions don't hesitate to ask and Ilook forward to catching up with you on the next video.
All the best.
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Hello, I'm just calling to find out moreabout your new attractive interest rates on your buy to let mortgages.
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When you are thinking about buying an investmentproperty, the mortgage is one of the most important considerations.
If you would liketo know my recommended method for finding the best mortgage for your property investment,then stay tuned as I explain how.
Hello, I'm Andy Walker from monoperty.
Com,where I blog online about my journey as a property investor and landlord, sharing whatworks for me and what doesn't, to help you start or expand your property portfolio.
Now, there are plenty of banks and mortgagelenders out there who all have hundreds of mortgage products offering different interestrates, terms and fees, resulting in thousands of mortgages for you to choose from.
When I first started, I looked at online comparisontools to find the cheapest product which I thought would match my needs.
After hoursof research, comparing interest rates and application fees, I then discovered that eachproduct has it's own requirements and eligibility criteria once you start the application process.
These included the household income, whether I had any other investment properties anda whole host of other factors.
It wasn't easy and it took a lot of time.
So to save you time, here is what I recommend.
Find a mortgage broker.
Simple you might be thinking, but no, hold on, don't pick upthe phone just yet.
I wouldn't recommend any mortgage broker, I'd recommend you finda broker with these 2 qualities: Firstly, someone who specialises in Buy ToLet products and not residential or a mixture of both.
Why? Because as I've already mentioned,it's a huge market out there and only the brokers that deal specifically deal with BTL productswill have the best knowledge.
They have direct contact with the lenders and have vast amountsof experience with their lenders eligibility criteria.
Within a few minutes of asking yousome key questions, a broker will be able to match you to suitable lenders, and withinjust a few days, they will be able to provide you with some mortgage products for you tochoose from.
You also want to find a broker who's aninvestor themselves because they'll have a better understanding of your plan and whatyou are trying to achieve.
I've used 3 brokers in the last couple of years, 1 wasn't aninvestor and 2 were.
The service I received form the 2 that were investors, was far betterthan the one who wasn't, and not only did they provide me with a product that best suitedmy needs, but they also shared some sound investment advice about the properties thatI was buying.
A mortgage broker will receive a commissionfrom the lender for selling you their product and the broker may also charge you a fee.
But don't let this put you off because mortgage brokers work hard, and they check all thepaperwork to avoid any delays with the application.
All correspondence between you and your brokercan be sent via email, which makes it super convenient to find a broker anywhere in thecountry.
My broker fees are paid once the lender has released their funds and the propertyis in my name.
I know there some brokers charge a fee upfront, but that has always put meoff, and I haven't used them.
So how do you find a broker with these qualities?Well, there are several ways and they are typically places where investors are found;Property Auctions, Property Network Meetings, and Social Media Platforms.
Facebook groupsare good for connecting with the right people who have backing from some of the group members.
I hope you found this video useful and ifyou have any recommendations on how to find a good mortgage broker, then please leavea comment in the box below or head over to monoperty.
Please like and sharethis video, and if you are visiting for the first time, please subscribe so you don'tmiss any of my future videos that are all be geared towards helping you start or expandyour property business.
Thank you for watching, keep up the good work, and I'll see youin the next one.
Bye for now!.


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12/10/13. ATF Resorts to Dubious Tactics to Secure Arrests. Raven Clabough, thenewamerican.com
An exposé by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (still known as ATF) engaged in rogue tactics to go after guns on the street, including exploiting the mentally ill, purchasing weapons at extremely high costs, and allowing minors to smoke marijuana and drink.
The exposé follows one that the Journal Sentinel ran earlier this year that focused on the Milwaukee arm of the ATF. According to that article, the undercover ATF agents opened a storefront sting operation that was said to have focused on breaking up criminal operations in Milwaukee by purchasing illegal guns and drugs from felons. Unfortunately, the operation was a fiasco. The newspaper noted,
But the effort to date has not snared any major dealers or taken down a gang. Instead, it resulted in a string of mistakes and failures, including an ATF military-style machine gun landing on the streets of Milwaukee and the agency having $35,000 in merchandise stolen from its store, a Journal Sentinel investigation has found.
When the 10-month operation was shut down after the burglary, agents and Milwaukee police officers who participated in the sting cleared out the store but left behind a sensitive document that listed names, vehicles and phone numbers of undercover agents.
And the agency remains locked in a battle with the building's owner, who says he is owed about $15,000 because of utility bills, holes in the walls, broken doors and damage from an overflowing toilet.
Officials claimed that the blunders committed by the Milwaukee ATF were limited to that specific office, but the most recent exposé reveals that there is a clear "pattern of questionable decisions that were employed by six ATF operations, including Milwaukee, nationwide," Fox News writes.
Saturday's report by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel says that a review of thousands of pages of court records, police records, and other important documents reveals that the ATF often resorts to rogue tactics such as those seen in the Milwaukee sting.
Fox News reports,
Similar to the Milwaukee operation, agents in other cities set up a gun buyback program that turned into a cash cow for sellers. The ATF offered sky-high prices, so people would just buy guns at other shops and turn them over to undercover agents for a quick profit, according to the report.
The undercover ATF agents running Squid's Smoke Shop in Portland, Oregon, convinced a mentally disabled young man to get a tattoo on his neck of a squid smoking marijuana to help promote their business, and even paid him $150 to convince him to do so. Months later, he would learn that the shop was part of a setup.
Careful review of the documents revealed a number of disquieting findings. ATF agents used mentally disabled people to help promote their businesses, and then arrested them for their participation in at least four cities, in addition to Milwaukee.
Likewise, agents in Albuquerque, New Mexico, gave a brain-damaged drug addict a "tutorial" on machine guns, despite his meager knowledge of weapons.
In several other cities, agents opened undercover gun and drug operations in safe zones near churches and schools and permitted juveniles to smoke marijuana and drink. In Portland, attorneys for three teens who were charged stated that one of the female agents had dressed provocatively, flirted with the boys, and encouraged them to bring drugs and weapons to the store for sale.
Other sting operations involved agents running fake pawnshops and selling stolen merchandise. In Atlanta, for example, ATF agents bought guns that had been stolen, in some cases, from police cars.
ATF agents also inflicted damage on buildings that they rented for their operations by tearing down walls and rewiring electricity, and they left landlords with the repair bills. One property owner in Portland claims that agents removed a parking lot spotlight, damaged a new $30,000 roof, resulting in leaks, and then disappeared without leaving a means to be contacted.
Agents permitted suspects to leave their stores with guns. Agents in Wichita for example suggested that a felon take a shotgun to shoot and then return, and even provided the felon with instructions on how to do so. Those agents then charged the man with a serious crime.
ATF agents hired a felon in Pensacola to run a pawnshop. The Journal Sentinel explains, "The move widened the pool of potential targets, boosting arrest numbers. Even those trying to sell guns legally could be charged if they knowingly sold to a felon."
Later, the felon was convicted of pointing a loaded gun at someone, but rather than receiving the sentence typical of someone who has committed such a crime, he got six months in jail.
Given all that was revealed in the report, skeptics are finding it difficult to believe that these actions are exceptions to the rule, and not indicative of the normal methodologies of the ATF.
"To say this is just a few people, a few bad apples, I don't buy it," asserted David Harris, a professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and an expert on law-enforcement tactics and regulation. "If your agency is in good shape with policy, training, supervision and accountability, the bad apples will not be able to take things to this level."
Of course, there was already abundant evidence that the ATF had been mishandling its operations — most notably, Project Gunrunner.
As reported by Andrew Breitbart's BigGovernment.com,
[Gunrunner] was a project of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Fireworks [sic]. In late 2009, the ATF was alerted to suspicious buys at seven gun shops in the Phoenix area. Suspicious because the buyers paid cash, sometimes brought in paper bags. And they purchased classic "weapons of choice" used by Mexican drug traffickers — semi-automatic versions of military type rifles and pistols. According to news reports several gun shops wanted to stop the questionable sales, but the Bureau encouraged them to continue.
It is now known that ATF weapons — which U.S. officials involved in the project allowed to be purchased by suspicious individuals in the United States and then be "walked" to and distributed in Mexico — have been turning up in Arizona drug crimes.


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Lechef won this week's contest for Your Best Chicken Broth with Zesty Herbed Chicken Broth.
Helenthenanny won this week's contest for Your Best Dish with Blood Oranges, Feta and Mint with Feta Frozen Yogurt with Blood Orange and Mint Granita!
(Lechef's delectable whole-roasted snapper seasoned with lemon, thyme, garlic and shallots)
Describe an early food experience that has influenced the way you think about food and/or cooking.
One of my earliest "food" memories is of digging clams with my Dad on Cape Cod one summer. I was perhaps 7 or 8, and we had a cousin from Sweden visiting who had never been to Cape Cod. My Dad unearthed a particularly large clam, and, using his pocketknife, opened the clam and slurped the whole thing down. I remember my cousin's eyes going wide with horror, and I remember asking my Dad if I could try one. I didn't understand the whole "swallow it whole" technique, so I spent the next 15 or 20 minutes chewing the same clam while we walked around the beach. I've since gotten better at it. I guess that's where my love of wild and "strange" foods comes from (especially the kind I can catch myself).What's your least favorite food?
I'll eat almost anything as long as it's prepared well, and I don't really have any foods that I truly "dislike". One thing that I don't like, because I would always rather have the unadulterated version, is whole wheat pasta. Grainy and dry. Sand pasta. I know it's better for you, but give me the real egg and flour pasta any day.What is the best thing you've made so far this year?
That's a tough one. Probably the pig's head torchon I did a couple weeks ago.Describe your most spectacular kitchen disaster.
The first time I tried to make soft shell crabs, I had just graduated from college. I was in my first real apartment, and I had invited an old family friend over for dinner. Not knowing how best to heat the oil, I figured that keeping a lid on it would allow it to heat up faster. As soon as I took off the lid the entire pot erupted into flames, spewing acrid black smoke into the air and almost taking off my eyebrows. I had to throw the lid back on the pot to contain the flames and bring it to the window, where I put it onto the roof. It promptly melted the tar on the roof and became stuck. I did manage to salvage dinner, and learned a valuable lesson about heating oil.What is your idea of comfort food?
Pasta Fagioli, crusty bread. Extra crushed red pepper. Parmesan.Apron or no apron?
Usually no apron, unless I am cooking with guests around and I'm not wearing my old cooking clothes.What's your favorite food-related scene in a movie?
"A census taker once tried to test me. I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice Chianti."If you could make a show-stopping dinner for one person, living or dead, who would it be?
Probably Tom Colicchio. I know it's pretty cliche, but I think he's a tough critic and I'd love to learn something from him.You prefer to cook: a: alone, b: with others, c: it depends on your mood.
C: It depends on your mood. It definitely depends on the occasion. Sometimes it's nice to have peace and quiet when you're working on something new, but it's always great having kitchen assistants when you're cooking for lots of people. This also conveniently applies to cleaning up (see below).When it comes to tidying up, you usually: a: clean as you cook, b: do all the dishes once you've finished cooking, c: leave the kitchen a shambles for your spouse/roommate/kids to clean.
C: Leave the kitchen a shambles for your spouse/roommate/kids to clean. I'm a big fan of households in which "those who cook do not have to clean". Though my pet peeve is a sink full of dishes, I prefer to focus on the food and recruit unwitting volunteers to do the cleaning for me. Sometimes you just have to get the food out onto the table and deal with cleaning later...
(Helenthenanny's platter of beautiful home-grown heirloom tomatoes)
Growing up in Buda, Texas, my parents' work schedules meant that some dinners were spent in the company of just my sister, Arielle, and me. My mom or dad would make us dinner and we would eat in the dining room, which had a wall that was lined in floor to ceiling bookcases. Now, I would say that these days Arielle and I have quite adventurous palates, but back then it just wasn't so. This was unbeknownst to my parents because of one fact: at one point Arielle and I discovered that there was a crawlspace, so to speak-- a small, hidden space--at the bottom of the bookshelves. Not wanting to be impolite, we went through a phase where we would hide any food that we didn't want to eat in that little hidden space. My poor mother would look down at our empty plates and shining little faces and think to herself, "My, they really loved that popcorn shrimp! I simply must make it again!" It was only after my mother spent one Saturday morning tearing the dining room apart in search of the animal that died inside that she discovered our folly. And she was pissed. This experience taught me many lessons about food--and about hiding it. What's your least favorite food?
Popcorn shrimp. What is the best thing you've made so far this year?
I'm not really sure what it would be this year yet, but last year my crowning achievement was my Passover dinner because it was the first time that I cooked and served a seven course meal for sixteen friends. It was really really fun. Describe your most spectacular kitchen disaster.
I don't even know.What is your idea of comfort food?
Comfort food warms your belly and your heart. It is a reminder of everything good in your childhood and serves as a meal eaten when celebrating with those closest to you as you grow. My sister has made me the birthday dinner of my choice every year for some time now, and my request has been the same for the last few years. Her chicken and biscuits are comfort. Especially in Texas in mid-October, when the weather has finally cooled off and it starts to get dark early on in the evening again. Apron or no apron?
No apron most of the time. What's your favorite food-related scene in a movie?
I've mentioned before when Bruce Bogtrotter eats the chocolate cake in "Matilda," but another great one is when the golden ticket winners are first allowed into Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory (classic, not Burton). Also, I LOVE the food fight scene from "Fried Green Tomatoes" because it reminds me of Arielle and me! If you could make a show-stopping dinner for one person, living or dead, who would it be?
For only one person?!? That's impossible! I could choose someone prolific like Toulouse Lautrec, who is my favorite artist, and a man that really did need some kindness and a great (non alchoholic) meal. Or I could choose someone that speaks to the actress in me, like Clara Bow or Barbra Streisand or even Marilyn. Maybe for now I will just choose that adorable Adam Richman from "Man v. Food." He would eat my show-stopping dinner, and fall madly in love with my wit and charm, and then we could have lots of perfect, pudgy Jewish babies. I realize that in the culinary Weltanschauung that is Food52, there is an outside chance that someone may know him. If you haven't noticed, I'm brazen. Hook. It. Up. You prefer to cook: a. alone, b. with others, c. it depends on your mood.
I prefer to cook with others. When it comes to tidying up, you usually: a. clean as you cook, b. do all the dishes once you've finished cooking, c. leave the kitchen a shambles for your spouse/roommate/kids to clean.
I always try to clean as I cook.
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BRISTOL, Tenn. – The King Lady Tornado soccer team concluded its regular season slate on Saturday afternoon with highs and lows to celebrate. King celebrated the careers of eight seniors playing in their final home contest while helping raise over $100 to be donated to the Susan G. Komen foundation to help find a cure for breast cancer. Despite falling 2-0 to the Trevecca Nazarene Trojans, the team found out later in the day by virtue of other conference matches ongoing that they would play on by advancing to the Conference Carolinas Women's Soccer Tournament.
In their final regular season contest of the season, King dropped a 2-0 decision in non-conference play to the Trevecca Nazarene Trojans. Both goals came in the first half of play from two different players. In the 19th minute, Kate Worley gave the Trojans a 1-0 lead when after possessing the ball and taking it down the right side of the pitch. With space and a clear view of the cage, Worley sent in a chip shot that fit inside the top-right corner, just getting past a diving Morgan Lawson (Goodview, Va.).
The Trojans improved their lead to two goals before going into half when Mandy Nuckols benefitted from traffic out in front of the net. Coming off of a corner kick, the ball sailed into the center of the box and squirted out of a pack of players where Nuckols was waiting. From nearly 15 yards out, she turned and took a shot that found the back of the net, doubling Trevecca Nazarene's lead.
King's offense struggled in the first half and failed to split the Trojan defense in the first half. The Lady Tornado were unable to get a shot off in the first half, though rebounded with seven shot attempts in the second half, landing two on goal.
Morgan Lawson made seven saves in one half of action, leaving the pitch at the turn of the half. Sophomore Amanda Huffaker took over between the posts in the second and made a pair of saves to keep the Trojans off the board.
King near halved the score in the 62nd minute when senior midfielder Heidi Steger (Chattanooga, Tenn.) took a free kick and rang the crossbar. Continuing to apply the pressure, Steger and freshman Rachel Thorpe (Ontario, Canada) went into the Trojan defensive zone less than a minute later. After a graceful feed from Steger, Thorpe created a 1-on-1 opportunity with TNU goalkeeper Bekah Headrick but her shot attempt sailed wide right of the cage.
Prior to the start of the match, eight seniors were honored who played in their final game at Parks Field. Despite injuries, all eight got the chance to start the contest. Those seniors include Heidi Steger, Abbey Kitts, Monica Aguirre, Lauren Kist, Caroline Gentry, Casey Finnell, Chelsea Graves, and Courtney Long.
In addition to the festivities surrounding Senior Day, the team also hosted Breast Cancer Awareness Day. The team proudly displayed pink Tornado Soccer t-shirts during their warm routine while collecting donations toward the Susan G. Komen foundation. After their match, a total of $124.00 was collected to be donated to the organization in an effort to raise awareness and funds for the cure for breast cancer.
Despite the loss, King (4-9-2, 3-6-2 Conference Carolinas) received some encouraging and exciting news following Saturday's women's soccer action around the league. During the day, both Erskine College and Coker College lost in their respective matches which qualified the Lady Tornado for the 2012 Conference Carolinas Women's Soccer Tournament.
King will serve as the No. 8 overall seed and will take on No. 1 Lees-McRae College on Monday, Oct. 29, in Banner Elk, N.C. Match start time for the first round contest is set for 4 p.m.


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Shireen Anwer has a magnatic personality, she is a great cook, an inspirational cooking teacher and expert and a very loved mother. Many Cooking shows do the same old apron in the kitchen and lets cook a roast, forget about watching a show about pre recorded cooking; this show will entertain you with live cooking show.
Cooking expert, Shireen Anwer prepares matchless dishes that appeal to the public's desire for healthier fare, as well as to the palate. she will combine the latest nutrition theory with cutting-edge culinary expertise to show how to prepare and serve food as healthy as it is appetizing and delicious.
Shireen Anwer also proffers expert advice on which cooking gadgets to buy and for what, and which to avoid as unnecessary expense, suggesting tips of how mundane kitchen utensils could be used to serve the same purpose instead. A show not to be missed.
KhanaPakana team conducted an interview of Shireen Anwer in which she talks about her cooking and in general life experiences of Shireen Anwar, definately worth reading.
Indians enjoy this very unique food culture. All Indian festivities and events are celebrated and decorated with authentic and unique cooking and food dishes particular to that event. The placement of the Indian-sub continent, external and internal cultural influences has shaped a particular style of Indian recipes and positioned India in the culinary history of the world. Indian cuisine, Indian cooking, Indian recipes are as diverse as India is, full of striking contrasts.
Everyone is wanting to know what kinds of food Indian people eat, and look for authentic Indian curry recipes and easy Indian recipes, but majority of Indian recipes are in fact straightforward to cook. Authenticity of recipes does depend on the Indian region the Indian cooking and Indian food recipe comes from.
Now Indian food is popular all over the world and Indian food, Indin cooking and Indian recipes are well sought after around the world. Authentic Indian curry recipes are especially a treat. From lavish Chicken Recipes and meat dishes to simple mango chutney and Indian fry bread recipes
Indian cuisine - In the history of Indian food the Mughal Empire brought great influences from the Middle East and Afghanistan, bringing exotic spices and dried fruits and nuts, combining with milk and cream to create rich Indian Mughlai dishes. The Mughals later adapted the cooking to their own style, delicately flavoured, rich smooth sauces; include kormas, pasandas and wonderfully fragrant biryanis and pilaus, all of which have become extremely popular in and outside of India.
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Willie Nelson
Season 44 Episode 12 | 54m 11s
Relish an hour with American music legend Willie Nelson. The Texan superstar performs a set of hits and songs from his latest album My Way.
Aired: 01/26/19
Expires: 04/20/20Video has closed captioning.
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Above is an illustration of the dragon anatomy. Each organ is listed in numbers. The anatomy of a dragon is extraordinary. Each dragon has special organs. Remeber dragons are mythological beasts. Note* the anatomy of this dragon is made up* The lesson here is learning the basic dragon anatomy. (example dragon: Telka dragon ^-^) 1. The gas sac holds a propane gas. This gas collides when heated energy enters the sac. (This is all explained in the picture at the right.) 2. A large heart circulates blood throughout the dragon's enormous body. It is similar to the mammal. 3. The vast lungs of a dragon not only process air but heated energy. While a dragon breathes elemental energy, it intakes air as well. It's quite simple, air goes in and energy goes out. 4. The Yerneg produces heated energy for many tasks. The largest energy consumer is the Planglx. The rest of the energy is used for organs. Remaining energy is applied to the gas sac. The Yerneg requires plenty of food to produce this energy. About a ton of food is worth six hours of flying and four breaths of elemental power. 5. The gizzard crushes up bones and meat for it able to pass through the intestines. Without the dragon's gizzard, its intestines would take days to digest food. 6. A dragon has only one kidney. The kidney is used to clean blood and energy of the dragon. If a dragon were to lose its kidney, energy would no longer be cleansed. The energy would go through the body as studs. If an ener-stud were to hit
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Jerry Brown Eases Off the Veto Pedal
Whatever their disagreements, Democratic Gov. Jerry Brown and members of the state legislature seem to be getting along better now than governors with legislators in recent years.
Over the recent two-year session, Brown vetoed 13.1 percent of the bills that crossed his desk. While that might seem like a lot, it's slightly less than half of the veto rate of immediate predecessor Arnold Schwarzenegger (2003-2011), who set a record for saying no to 26.1 percent of the bills awaiting his signature.
While Schwarzenegger holds the record for rejecting legislation, he was in pretty lofty company. During his term of office, Gov. Gray Davis (1999-2003) vetoed 17.6 percent, slightly higher than the 16.6 percent spurned by Pete Wilson (1991-1999), which was a notch more than the 15.1 percent turned down by Republican George Deukmejian (1983-1991). All these represented considerably more opposition than Brown's first go-around as governor 35 years ago.
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In his first two terms, Jerry Brown vetoed only 6.3 percent of the bills before him. Still, on 13 occasions, the Democratic-controlled legislature secured the required two-thirds majority in each chamber to overturn the governor's vetoes -- the last time any California governor has seen a veto reversed.
All this raises the question: What accounts for the relatively smooth relationship between Brown now, compared with the contentious relationship between the two branches more than three decades ago, since Democrats have been in control of the legislature both times?
Probably maturity. The Jerry Brown of the 1970s and early 1980s was a far cry from the Jerry Brown of today.
Young and restless (to take a page from the old soap opera by the same name), he had little interest in cultivating his legislative colleagues. During this period, Brown sought the Democratic nomination for the presidency twice (1976 and 1980), and later was the party's nominee for the U.S. Senate (1982), only to lose to Republican Pete Wilson. Many of his legislative counterparts didn't sense much interest from Brown in their issues or concerns. Judging from the governor's attraction to other offices, they may have been right.
Fast forward three-plus decades, and the story is entirely different. Brown has said more than once that this is his last political office hurrah. At 72, he's not about to go anywhere except do the best he can with the cards he's dealt, legislatively or otherwise. He's put all his energy into his job as governor and consulted with legislative leaders -- particularly fellow Democrats -- on a regular basis. The result: a reduced veto rate from previous governors and a legislature unwilling to challenge Brown's decisions contrary to their wishes.
True, the state remains in the throes of a weak economy and budget process that still leaves legislators and the governor forced to make hard decisions, many of which are not popular with anyone. But if nothing else, the two branches are working together better than any time in recent memory. And for that, we can be a little grateful.


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1988 Pontiac Mera original sales brochure
This is the brochure Pontiac dealers used in their showrooms to help advertise the 1988 Pontiac Mera.
In as new condition. Limited supply.
Gives a quick over view of the 1988 Pontiac Mera. Details such as color options etc.
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When you place an order the shipping amount will show $0.00. Soon after you place an order you will receive an email confirmation that shows the amount of shipping that was added to your order.


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Good Beer Guide
Heady publication opens doors to Britain's best pubs
Listening to the radio earlier I heard disappointing news that pubs continue to close, that's sad as, particularly in rural communities, the pub is the heartbeat of the village.
However, we are blessed. Even with closures, you are never that far from a great pub serving thirst-quenching ales, providing you have The Good Beer Guide to hand.
If you've never come across the publication, and you like a pint, get your hands on a copy. The guide is now in its 44th edition and recommends pubs in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland plus off-shore islands which sell real ale.
The new edition – perhaps a good Christmas present – has more than 4,500 listings with full details about beer, food, pub gardens, accommodation, family facilities, disabled access, opening hours and transport links. What more do you want?
All pubs are tested and there are features on beer, pubs, brewing ( beer appreciation, beer styles, an explanation of how beer is brewed and a listing of CAMRA beer festivals). Consumer issues are covered in this guide which is independent and there is a unique breweries section listing all UK real-ale brewers including micro ones.
It retails at £15.99 and published by CAMRA books. Cheers.


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Northern Ireland suffered a 2-0 opening loss in Group A to Spain at the Women's UEFA U19 championships in Belfast on Tuesday night.
But they put up a brave performance against a side which has previously won the tournament and appeared in the last three finals.
Northern Ireland skipper gives here reaction to the loss and also looks ahead to the next group game against Scotland at Mourneview Park, Lurgan, on Friday night.


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Peaceful St. Patrick's—If you're in the mood to spend your St. Patrick's Day doing something other than swilling green beer and listening to insulting radio commercials in which local DJs try to sound like leprechauns, then Albuquerque Peace and Justice Center has a proposal. On Thursday, March 17, beginning at 7 p.m., the P&J Center will host a lecture/screening featuring The Peace Movement. This documentary chronicles the modern day peace movement as it has grown and evolved over the past few years. There will be two guest speakers tonight. One is an Iraqi-American speaking on the effects of war on her family, while the other is a member of the League of Democratic Action. The Peace and Justice Center is located at 202 Harvard. Screenings are free and open to the public.
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Ice Princess
Mother/daughter skating drama is surprisingly cool
When a film comes right out and says in the television commercials and in the trailers that it's the perfect film for "you and your daughter," I can rest reasonably assured that the film is not being marketed toward me and my white male thirtysomething demographic.
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The Warriors (1979)
The first VCR my family bought was a shiny electronic monstrosity, a behemoth status symbol of the '80s about the size of a suitcase and weighing in at roughly 5,000 pounds. Through a special promotion at the electronics store, we were given one full year of free video rental--one rental per week for 52 weeks. You can bet your sweet ass my family drove all the way across town to get our movie-lovin' mitts on our free video. Every week we would pack into the trusty ol' blue station wagon and head out to the video store. And if my uncle Archie happened to come along with us, one thing was certain--we were coming home with a copy of The Warriors.
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Fat Chance
"Fat Actress" on Showtime
I'm always a little amazed at whom the tabloids choose to make their lifelong rumor fodder. Take, for example, former "Cheers" star Kirstie Alley. For more than a decade, the C-list actress has been haunted by The Star, The National Enquirer and the like, all of whom seem to delight in speculating about the woman's weight gain. Frankly, there are few topics I could care less about, but apparently the average housewife in the checkout stand at Wal-Mart disagrees with me.
Week in Sloth
The Week in Sloth
"BTK: Killer Next Door" (TLC 7 p.m.) Congrats to The Learning Channel for winning the 50-yard dash to whip out the very first documentary about the life of freshly-nabbed serial murderer the BTK Killer.
"The Suite Life of Zack & Cody" (Disney 8 p.m.) Just like Carlyle habitué Madeline, Zack and Cody live in a fancy hotel and have lots of wacky adventures. The difference being that, well, they're boys and there's two of them.
The Ten Commandments (KOAT-7 6 p.m.) "Where's your Messiah now? ... Oh, there he is."