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The social contract—College philosophy.
Evergreen is an institution and a community that continues to organize itself so that it can clear away obstacles to learning. In order that both creative and routine work can be focused on education, and so that the mutual and reciprocal roles of campus community members can best reflect the goals and purposes of the college, a system of governance and decision-making consonant with those goals and purposes is required.
(a) Evergreen can thrive only if members respect the rights of others while enjoying their own rights. Students, faculty, administrators, and staff members may differ widely in their specific interests, in the degree and kinds of experiences they bring to Evergreen, and in the functions which they have agreed to perform. All must share alike in prizing academic and interpersonal honesty, in responsibly obtaining and in providing full and accurate information, and in resolving their differences through due process and with a strong will to collaboration.
(b) The Evergreen community should support experimentation with new and better ways to achieve Evergreen's goals. Specifically, it must attempt to emphasize the sense of community and require members of the campus community to play multiple, reciprocal, and reinforcing roles in both the teaching/learning process and in the governance process.
Freedom and civility:
The individual members of the Evergreen community are responsible for protecting each other and visitors on campus from physical harm, from personal threats, and from uncivil abuse. Civility is not just a word; it must be present in all our interactions. Similarly, the institution is obligated, both by principle and by the general law, to protect its property from damage and unauthorized use and its operating processes from interruption. Members of the community must exercise the rights accorded them to voice their opinions with respect to basic matters of policy and other issues. The Evergreen community will support the right of its members, individually or in groups, to express ideas, judgments, and opinions in speech or writing. The members of the community, however, are obligated to make statements in their own names and not as expressions on behalf of the college. The board of trustees or the president speaks on behalf of the college and may at times share or delegate the responsibility to others within the college. Among the basic rights of individuals are freedom of speech, freedom of peaceful assembly and association, freedom of belief, and freedom from intimidation, violence, and abuse.
Individual and institutional rights:
Each member of the community must protect:
(a) The fundamental rights of others in the community as citizens;
(b) The right of each member in the community to pursue different learning objectives within the limits defined by Evergreen's curriculum or resources of people, materials, equipment and money;
(c) The rights and obligations of Evergreen as an institution established by the state of Washington; and
(d) Individual rights to fair and equitable procedures when the institution acts to protect the safety of its members.
Society and the college:
(a) Members of the Evergreen community recognize that the college is part of the larger society as represented by the state of Washington, which funds it, and by the community of greater Olympia, in which it is located. Because the Evergreen community is part of the larger society, the campus is not a sanctuary from the general law or invulnerable to general public opinion.
(b) All members of the Evergreen community should strive to prevent the financial, political, or other exploitation of the campus by any individual or group.
(c) Evergreen has the right to prohibit individuals and groups from using its name, its financial or other resources, and its facilities for commercial, or political activities.
Prohibition against discrimination:
There may be no discrimination at Evergreen with respect to race, sex, age, handicap, sexual orientation, religious or political belief, or national origin in considering individuals' admission, employment, or promotion. To this end the college has adopted an affirmative action policy approved by the state human rights commission and the higher education personnel board. Affirmative action complaints shall be handled in accordance with state law, as amended (e.g., chapter
; chapter
Right to privacy:
(a) All members of the college community have the right to organize their personal lives and conduct according to their own values and preferences, with an appropriate respect for the rights of others to organize their lives differently.
(b) All members of the Evergreen community are entitled to privacy in the college's offices, facilities devoted to educational programs, and housing. The same right of privacy extends to personal papers, confidential records, and personal effects, whether maintained by the individual or by the institution.
(c) Evergreen does not stand in loco parentis for its members.
Intellectual freedom and honesty:
(a) Evergreen's members live under a special set of rights and responsibilities, foremost among which is that of enjoying the freedom to explore ideas and to discuss their explorations in both speech and print. Both institutional and individual censorship are at variance with this basic freedom. Research or other intellectual efforts, the results of which must be kept secret or may be used only for the benefit of a special interest group, violate the principle of free inquiry.
(b) An essential condition for learning is the freedom and right on the part of an individual or group to express minority, unpopular, or controversial points of view. Only if minority and unpopular points of view are listened to, and are given opportunity for expression will Evergreen provide bona fide opportunities for significant learning.
(c) Honesty is an essential condition of learning, teaching or working. It includes the presentation of one's own work in one's own name, the necessity to claim only those honors earned, and the recognition of one's own biases and prejudices.
Open forum and access to information:
(a) All members of the Evergreen community enjoy the right to hold and to participate in public meetings, to post notices on the campus, and to engage in peaceful demonstrations. Reasonable and impartially applied rules may be set with respect to time, place and use of Evergreen facilities in these activities.
(b) As an institution, Evergreen has the obligation to provide open forum for the members of its community to present and to debate public issues, to consider the problems of the college, and to serve as a mechanism of widespread involvement in the life of the larger community.
(c) The governance system must rest on open and ready access to information by all members of the community as well as on the effective keeping of necessary records.
(d) In the Evergreen community, individuals should not feel intimidated or be subject to reprisal for voicing their concerns or for participating in governance or policy making.
(e) Decision making processes must provide equal opportunity to initiate and participate in policy making, and Evergreen policies apply equally regardless of job description, status or role in the community. However, college policies and rules shall not conflict with state law or statutory, regulatory and/or contractual commitments to college employees.
Political activities:
The college is obligated not to take a position, as an institution, in electoral politics or on public issues except for those matters which directly affect its integrity, the freedom of the members of its community, its financial support, and its educational programs. At the same time, Evergreen has the obligation to recognize and support its community's members' rights to engage, as citizens of the larger society, in political affairs, in any way that they may elect within the provision of the general law.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter
RCW. WSR 89-21-073, § 174-121-010, filed 10/17/89, effective 11/17/89.]
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The Following's Sam Underwood: "Mark Has a Huge Amount of Power Over Luke"
It's been double trouble for Ryan Hardy (Kevin Bacon) and the FBI on The Following, thanks to the terrifying twins Mark and Luke (both played by Sam Underwood). But despite what we've learned so far about the diabolical duo, viewers shouldn't assume that Luke is the one who's calling all the shots, according to Underwood.
"On the surface, [Luke is the leader], yes," Underwood tells TVGuide.com. "But Mark also has a huge amount of power over Luke. You see that in the first episode when Luke is about to go all crazy on Carlos. Just before he's about to kill him, Mark kind of reins him in. ... He has the ability to be able to do that with Luke because of their relationship. Luke is the front-man of the band. He's the Paul McCartney. But Mark is the Ringo Starr. He's there keeping it all together, even though he's not at the very front."
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That dynamic doesn't necessarily mean that Mark poses the greater threat, however. After Luke watched his cohort - and lover? - Giselle (Camille De Pazzis) get stabbed to death in last week's episode, it's safe to assume that he has a renewed sense of motivation to kill Ryan.
"Purely based on the fact that Luke is the more impulsive one, doesn't always think before he acts, and is kind of a bit more of a rebel without a cause - or a rebel with a cause - I would say Luke's the more actively dangerous one," Underwood notes. "In a very broad sense, Luke loves to be seen, heard, celebrated for what he's done. He loves the spotlight, whereas Mark is a lot more reserved and thinks before he acts."
But not all of Mark's actions are calculated. Viewers learned last week that the more reserved twin suffers from haphephobia - meaning he can't handle being touched. We're guessing that doesn't bode well for his inevitable clash with Ryan, or for his potentially budding romance with Emma (Valorie Curry), whom he idolizes.
The Following: Is Lily an even bigger threat than Joe?
"Mark believes that Emma would be a great addition to the little army that they've created," Underwood says. "He sees it as a good thing for the team. But also, Mark has a bit of a celebrity crush on Emma. Whether or not he'll admit it to his brother or anyone else, that's definitely part of his motivation [for bringing her to the house]."
Fans will learn more about Luke and Mark's backstory, as well as their relationship with their "mother" Lily Gray (Connie Nielsen) in future episodes, Underwood promises. Though it remains to be seen whether Joe Carroll's (James Purefoy) new "family" will provide a safe haven, or if the group's closeness is actually a huge liability.
"Mark, Luke and Lily have such a strong unconditional love, and absolutely that adds stakes for them," Underwood notes. "Any relationship that's established in this show is in peril of being destroyed. I think the safest way to be on The Following is to be a complete loner."
And with Emma now in the mix, the power dynamic between Mark and Luke will become even more complicated, Underwood assures.
"You put three sharks in a tank together, I don't think they're always going to get on swimmingly," he says. "These are all highly dangerous, intelligent individuals, and no one trusts each other. ... It's going to play out in a very interesting way."
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The war in Afghanistan is all over the news, and one ongoing story that has taken center stage is the drawn-out public decision-making process going on inside the White House over what America's ultimate strategy should be. It's a story that includes presidential advisors, Congressional Democrats, and generals openly at odds over policy, and a president who appears to be hesitating from following through on earlier declarations of policy. Political science professor David Schmitt, whose expertise includes international relations and national security policy, discusses Obama's leadership on the war.
Is it unusual for an administration to allow the process of decision-making on such an important issue as Afghanistan to play out so openly?
In matters of going to war and in the conduct of war, this kind of public scrutiny, leaks from inside the White House, and so forth, are not unique. The decision by President George W. Bush to go to war in Iraq and the decision to mount a surge in 2007 received a great deal of public attention.
During the Vietnam War, the publication in 1971 of excerpts from top-secret Pentagon Papers demonstrated that the executive branch had misrepresented the scope of the war, and this deception contributed to rising public and congressional opposition to the war. Given the unpredictability and high costs of war, it is appropriate that there is an opportunity for the press and for public opinion to be a factor.
Do the headlines that indicate continuing presidential rethinking of strategy make Obama appear weak and vacillating?
President Obama may appear weak and vacillating, and it is a legitimate question to ask whether he is tough enough for the job. This appearance could produce some loss of public support, but most thoughtful leaders of public opinion who are not trying to score political points will see these deliberations as demonstrating responsibility.
Last Sunday, for example, the conservative columnist George Will indicated on "This Week" hosted by George Stephanopoulos, that he thought the Obama administration's careful deliberation on the issue was appropriate. He further suggested that the last Bush administration would have been well advised to act with greater deliberation regarding the decision to attack Iraq over nonexistent weapons of mass destruction.
Does the drawn-out process coupled with the public infighting in the administration give Republicans fodder to make the claim that Obama's inexperience in foreign policy decision-making is showing?
A careful review of the situation does not indicate inexperience in decision-making, but rather necessary prudence. In my opinion, President Bush was insufficiently analytical when faced with these sorts of decisions.
Naturally, President Obama will be deciding policy based on the inherently limited knowledge available. So there is no guarantee that the outcome will be successful, or that the war is winnable. But it's obviously much better to carefully consider the situation. It seems unlikely that a few weeks delay will do significant harm, and it's wiser than rushing into a wrong-headed decision.
How does Afghanistan affect Obama's image as a leader in the domestic political realm, and our standing with our allies and enemies abroad?
On the domestic front, President Obama may have given the appearance of weak leadership on health care reform, so, however rational, his deliberations regarding more troops for Afghanistan could contribute to a reputation for indecisiveness.
I believe most U.S. allies should view his careful review as quite appropriate. The Taliban and Al Qaeda, on the other hand, may view the president's deliberations as a sign of weakness.
One of the costs of democracy is that it sometimes takes longer to make decisions, and there is usually some open discussion about important issues that can give our enemies useful intelligence. This openness may appear as weakness to totalitarian enemies like Al Qaeda, but it is usually a source of strength in the long run.
Our commander in Afghanistan, General Stanley A. McChrystal, is known to favor a significant troop surge in Afghanistan, which seemed to be in line with the president's earlier thinking on the war. Yet Obama has appeared lukewarm to McChrystal's position. What's going on?
I think he is simply in the process of clarifying the issue so that he can make a responsible decision. A president who blindly listens to his military commanders or anyone else is not doing his or her job. The views of military leaders are important and crucial in reaching decisions, but it is the president who is Commander-in-Chief. If President John F. Kennedy had followed the advice of his military commanders during the Cuban Missile Crisis to attack Soviet missile sites, or to invade Cuba, we would very probably have gone to World War III.
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As the Senate Judiciary Committee kicks off what is expected to be a lengthy process of debating and amending the immigration bill on Thursday, the Irish Lobby for Immigration Reform (ILIR), the group dedicated to creating a new legal pathway for the Irish in America, is gearing up for a major battle.
They will hold a fundraiser on Thursday, May 23 to bolster its lobbying efforts in Washington, D.C.
"This is now probably the last opportunity the Irish American community has to address the long term issue of legal access to America for Irish immigrants," ILIR president Ciaran Staunton told the Irish Voice.
To make the push for comprehensive reform, ILIR has organized in almost every state with Irish American communities, Staunton explains. "This is the last opportunity for Irish America to pry open the golden door for those who want to come here from Ireland," he adds.
Since the last big effort to achieve reform several years ago with Senators Edward Kennedy and John McCain leading the effort, ILIR has stayed working on Capitol Hill, Staunton explains. A perception among some in the Irish community that the lobby group had wound down many of its operations is inaccurate said Staunton.
"In the last number of years we've built up relationships on both sides of the aisle with very senior people in the House and Senate. The last two major immigration initiatives in 1965 and 1986 in the United States had huge effects on the Irish community and their effects are still being felt," he said.
"The 1965 Act locked us out," Staunton explains. "We weren't at the table for the 1986 Act other than to get the Donnelly and the short term Morrison visas. So when the hearing on the new bill commences in Washington ILIR will retain consultants and lobbyists on both sides of the aisle, and we will also follow up on all the support it has secured around the country."
Behind the scenes the relationships ILIR has built with senators and other leaders has continued.
"This is not the time for the previous big demonstrations we took to Washington," Deirdre Foy, a volunteer ILIR activist explained about the large-scale rallies ILIR organized during the Kennedy-McCain efforts.
"This is the time to quietly win over lawmakers to our side. Now is the time to fundraise to support our continuing efforts."
To that end the second annual Annie Moore Awards, named in honor of the Irish girl who was the first passenger registered through the immigration station at Ellis Island in 1892, will be held to honor prominent Irish Americans for their ongoing efforts on behalf of the Irish immigrant community.
This year ILIR has chosen to honor Brendan Murray, president of the Newport Group, a leading financial services firm, with the Patrick J. Donaghy Award, named after the retired chairman and founder of Structure Tone.
The second award recipient will be Michael Brewster, managing director of Credit Suisse, the international financial services group.
"Brendan Murray came here in the fifties and Michael Brewster came here in the nineties. Both rose to the top of their professions and they both share our aim of prizing open that golden door for Irish people," Staunton said.
"We are not seeking preferential treatment. We are seeking equal treatment."
The Annie Moore ceremony will be held at the New York Athletic Club on Central Park South on May 23, with tickets selling from $500 to $10,000. All monies raised will fund ILIR's efforts to create a new legal pathway for the Irish in America.
"We've been doing a lot of behind the scenes work continuously with the friends we've made in D.C. over the years," said Foy. "They're very aware of the Irish portion of this reform push. The relationships we've established are standing us in good stead. We're talking to the right people to make sure we're not forgotten."
In recent months the Irish lobby group has been invited to the White House and to every major briefing on immigration reform. On each occasion their message has been the same -- there will not be comprehensive immigration reform unless there is legal access to America for future flow from Ireland.
"I think it's important that people check out our Facebook page," says Staunton. "We work very closely with other national Irish American organizations, and as this bill gets moving we will be all our members to be making calls to ensure we're moving lawmakers to vote against the No Irish Need Apply 1965 Act.
"If we are successful with this bill then 50,000 undocumented will have a path to legalization and the future flow portion will allow the Irish to legally come to America in the years to come," Staunton said.


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Boston, Massachusetts, USA - Monday, June 18, 2001 - The Free Software Foundation announced today the 3.0 release of the GNU Compiler Collection (GCC). GCC is a Free (as in freedom) Software compiler toolset, licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL).
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An average Dayton, Ohio home takes more than 78 days to sell. And that's only if you get offers fast, and there are no hiccups in home inspection, appraisal, and closing. But there are ways to sell your house fast – in weeks or even in days!
While selling fast is key, it is also important to maximize your net proceeds. In this article, I've covered both aspects – essentially how to sell your house fast and for the most cash.
Average time to sell your Dayton, Ohio home:
|Median days on market (September)1
|33 days
|Average days to close on a loan (All types)2
|49 days
|Appraisal, inspection, and closing (runs parallel to loan approval period)
|30 – 60 days
|63 – 93 days
1Dayton Ohio Housing Market Trends
2Ice Mortgage Origination Insight Reports
How to Sell My House Fast in Dayton, Ohio?
The 4 best ways to sell your home quickly are:
- Listing on the MLS
- Pricing your home aggressively
- Offering a competitive buyer agent commission
- Responding fast to inquiries, showings, and offers
These tips to sell your home quickly can be applied to all home sales, unless you're selling your house as-is. Here's how you can expedite the transaction to ensure a quick property sale.
1. List on the MLS
Listing on the MLS is the fastest way to hit the real estate housing market, and market your property to thousands of home buyers, cash home buyers, and iBuyers. Plus, your listing is syndicated to real estate websites like Zillow, Realtor.com, etc. giving your property maximum exposure.
One study found that homes listed on the MLS sell faster than those that aren't. Not just that, but most sellers received 17% more on the asking price too!
- 🎯 Pro Tip: Always get professional photographs for your listing. Homes that were photographed professionally sold 32% faster!
» How to List on the MLS: Find out the quickest way to get on the MLS
2. Price Your Home Aggressively
Listing price is one of the most important factors that will determine how quickly your home sells. Setting a listing price involves having some knowledge about the local market value of homes, depending on the type of residence you are selling.
The listing price is just an initial offer price, which can be changed at any time before you accept an offer. Normally, the listing price is negotiable between the seller and buyer.
- 👉 Remember: The purpose of the list price is to drive traffic to your listing. It's not your sale price!!!
» How to Price Your Home for Sale: Learn in 6 easy steps to price your home accurately
3. Offer a Competitive Buyer Agent Commission
According to NAR's home buyer statistics, 87% of buyers hired the services of an agent to purchase new properties. Naturally, a substantial buyer commission ensures that your listing gets picked up by the agent when selling a house fast.
The best way to attract buyer agents is by listing on the MLS and offering a substantial commission. Buyer agents will work for you to help you sell your home fast! So offer a competitive buyer agent commission.
This commission is set to 2.5% to 3% throughout the US, but it majorly depends on the location of the property. Most often, having a very desirable property can also save you from paying a huge amount in commission.
» Average Real Estate Agent Commission: Check out the average real estate commission in the US and who pays it
4. Respond Fast to Inquiries, Showings & Offers
Responding to prospective buyers' requests is the most crucial job if you wish to sell your house fast. Unresponsiveness or delayed responses to buyers' queries will demotivate them from transacting with you.
Likewise, managing showings according to the buyer's convenience will help you in selling your house quickly.
To make your job easy, Houzeo's Showings and Offer Management system makes your home selling process easy with its high-tech mobile app.
▶ Houzeo Offer Management: Check out this short video to see how you can manage multiple offers easily on Houzeo
Fastest Ways to Sell a House in Dayton, Ohio
The top quickest ways to sell your house are:
- Listing your home with Flat Fee MLS Services
- Sell to iBuyers
- Selling to "we buy houses for cash" companies
- Hiring a top real estate agent
- Selling FSBO
» Selling a House in Ohio: Check out our comprehensive guide on selling a house in Ohio
There are many options in Dayton, Ohio to sell houses fast, but the one which brings you the best offers in the least time is listing with a Flat Fee MLS (FFM) listing service. Here's how you can sell your house fast in Ohio with Flat Fee MLS.
#1. Listing With Flat Fee MLS Services Dayton
Listing with an Ohio Flat Fee MLS service gets your house on the market within just 24-48 hours.
Flat Fee MLS is the best way to sell your Ohio house fast, having 4 major benefits:
- MLS is the fastest way to hit the market, plus your listing is syndicated to Zillow, Realtor.com, etc.
- Your listing gets maximum exposure.
- You can negotiate all offers.
- You skip paying commission or service fees.
👉 We recommend Flat Fee MLS Listing if you want to sell your Dayton Ohio house fast for top dollar!
Here's how selling your house fast will work with a Flat Fee MLS listing service:
Once your listing goes live on the MLS, you handle the next phase of the transaction. You compare offers, meet with prospective buyers, conduct showings, negotiate and close on the deal yourself.
Although this may sound like a daunting task, this is where tech companies like Houzeo come into the picture. Along with MLS listing, Houzeo also provides you with tech tools to streamline your selling process and help you to sell your home quickly.
» Flat Fee MLS Ohio: Check out Ohio's top 7 Flat Fee MLS listing companies
Our Pick for the Best Flat Fee MLS Service in Dayton, Ohio: Houzeo
Why It's #1: Houzeo has thousands of 5-star reviews. It offers the best combination of maximum savings, advanced technology, 5-star customer support, and listing exposure.
Packages: Houzeo typically offers 4 Flat Fee MLS packages.
- Bronze Package – $299+: It is the best for selling a lot. Your listing gets syndicated to Zillow, Trulia, Realtor, Redfin, and more.
- Silver Package – $349+: This includes everything that home sellers typically look for.
- Gold Package – $399+: It is Houzeo's signature MLS package and includes all the technology Houzeo is known for Houzeo Showings, Houzeo Offers, and DigiTransact.
- Platinum – $999+: It includes the assistance of a licensed broker to help you with negotiations, disclosures, and closing.
👉 Our Take: We recommend the GOLD plan. You'll have all the access to Houzeo tech, making managing showings and offer negotiations easy!
» Houzeo Reviews: Houzeo is 100% online. You can finish listing formalities in less than 60 mins.
- Near Nationwide Coverage: Houzeo covers 47 states + DC.
- No Listing Agent Commission: With Houzeo, you only pay a small flat fee to list on MLS and get access to all the Houzeo tech.
- 100% online: Easy listing, fast changes, online showings, and online offers.
- Max Exposure: Listings get syndicated to Zillow, Realtor.com, Trulia, Redfin, and 100s of other real estate sites.
- Fast Listing: Rush listing option gets you listed within a business day with Houzeo Concierge.
- Real Estate On the Go: Houzeo Mobile App mimics most functionality of the Houzeo web platform, including Offers and Showings.
- 5-Star Customer Service: Superb support that minimizes Houzeo complaints.
- No Hidden Fees: There are no Houzeo hidden fees.
» Is Houzeo Legit: Learn more about Houzeo.com's locations and services.
Houzeo has 4.9 out of 5 stars on Google & Trustpilot.
» Houzeo Reviews: Check out what customers have to say about Houzeo.
Houzeo is available nationwide.
#2. Sell to iBuyers
iBuyers make an offer on your property within 24-48 hours and can close within 7 days or more. Most iBuyers like Opendoor and Offerpad are also known to offer the Fair Market Value (FMV) for your property.
Unfortunately, iBuyers' model's certain drawbacks weigh more heavily than its quick offers and 7-day closing features.
Here are some disadvantages of selling to an iBuyer:
- Limited coverage, restricted to metro and urban areas
- Strict eligibility criteria without exceptions
- Non-negotiable offers
- 5% service fee
- 2% – 8% repair costs
👉 We recommend selling to iBuyers if your house meets the iBuyer company's eligibility criteria.
» iBuyer Reviews: Check out rankings, pros, cons & alternatives of top iBuyers in America
Here's how selling fast with an iBuyer would go:
You give some basic information about your house on the company's online website. Once you submit your information, the iBuyer will make a preliminary cash offer on your property. You can accept or reject this offer.
If you choose to go ahead with it, an in-house home inspector will visit your property to look for any damages or repairs. After this home inspection, the company makes a final cash offer, deducting all the service fees and repair costs. This offer is non-negotiable.
If you accept this offer, iBuyers can help you close on your house within a week or a further date of your choosing.
Our Pick for Best iBuyer: Offerpad
Known for its fast closing schedule, Offerpad is an iBuyer founded in 2017. Offerpad's patented evaluation tool generates an initial offer price for the property based on housing market stats and insights from in-house real estate market specialists.
- Service Fee: 5% of Home Sale Price
- Typical Offer: 70% to 90% of Fair Market Value (FMV)
- Types of Properties Purchased: Offerpad offers cash for houses only in desirable neighborhoods and for properties that need zero or minimal repairs. Distressed properties may not get a cash offer from Offerpad.
- Closing Date & Offer Terms: Offerpad has the fastest closing schedule, with the earliest timeline being 7 days and up to 45 days out. Their offer terms are inflexible, and the initial cash offer terms may change after the home inspection.
- Limited Coverage: Offerpad only covers 22 markets.
🚩 You Should Know: Offerpad's final cash offer is calculated after deducting home repair costs and seller closing costs. For the ease of an instant cash offer and fast closing, you may pay up to 13% of your home's sale price in service fees. Also, if you want to back out of the deal with Offerpad after accepting a cash offer, you will have to pay a 1% cancellation fee.
👉 Our Take: Offerpad can be considered if you need to sell quickly, and this iBuyer offers cash for houses in your zip code. Remember—an MLS listing on Houzeo.com will automatically put you in front of Opendoor and other cash house buyers.
» Offerpad Reviews: Is the Fast Closing Schedule Worth the Tradeoff?
- In just 10 days, you can close your house sale with Offerpad
- No need to fix or prepare the house
- Long-term stay option for house sellers
- Closing costs and service fees can add up to more than 10% of the purchase price in some situations, resulting in a lower cash offer than expected
- 1% cancellation fees if you back out of the deal after acceptance
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👎 Limited Coverage: Offerpad buys houses for cash only in 16 states.
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#3. Sell to "We Buy Houses for Cash" Companies in Dayton
"We buy houses for cash" companies help you sell your house "as-is" fast for cash in Dayton, Ohio. They can even close within 7 days or any date that you'll choose. Likewise, cash home buyers also make offers in places that fall outside of metro areas.
Here's why cash home buyers in Dayton, Ohio are an even worse option for you than an iBuyer:
- They make lowball offers and offer only 50% – 70% of market value.
- Their offers are non-negotiable
👉 We recommend selling to a cash home buyer if you are selling a house "as-is" quickly without looking for the best price.
» Companies that Buy Houses for Cash in Ohio: Check out Ohio's biggest cash home buyers
Here's how cash for homes in Dayton, Ohio works:
Consider your house is worth $300,000 at fair market value, which needs repairs worth $25,000. Cash home buyers in Dayton, Ohio will make an initial offer of just $210,000. Deducting the repair costs, you get only $185,000 for your home.
You can choose to make these repairs yourself to save money, but this method is not always possible if you want a quick home sale.
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Dealing with a cash buyer company like We Buy Houses (WeBuyHouses.com) is like selling your home to a local real estate investor. We Buy Houses "thoroughly" vets their investors before authorizing them to operate independent offices in their respective jurisdictions. This cash home buyer caters to distressed home sellers and is known to buy properties as-is.
- Service Fee: None
- Typical Offer: 50% to 70% of Fair Market Value (FMV)
- Types of Properties Purchased: All kinds of ugly houses, i.e., distressed properties with structural issues, couples going through a divorce, a death in the family, flawed mortgage financing, inherited homes, high-crime neighborhoods, etc.
- Closing Date & Offer Terms: We Buy Houses provides a flexible closing date, up to 60 days out. Offer terms are inflexible, but you can try negotiating for a better cash offer and terms.
- Near-Nationwide Coverage: WeBuyHouses.com pays cash for houses in 2,700 cities nationwide.
🚩 You Should Know: We Buy Houses is a pre-vetted real estate investor network and operates on a franchise model. Some franchisee offices may use controversial tactics to close the cash transaction.
👉 Our Take: We Buy Houses operates franchises with independent, pre-vetted, local real estate investors. The quality of service depends on your location, so it's best to check the customer reviews of the local We Buy Houses franchise before requesting a cash offer.
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- Get an offer within two days & close in just seven days
- Private network of pre-vetted real estate investors
- Once an offer has been made, there is little to no space for negotiation.
- Most homes get paid less cash than the fair market value.
- Only interested investors will evaluate your home full cash offer will be made for your house.
- We Buy Houses' final cash offer is usually in line with the preliminary cash offer unless the appraiser deducts anything during the home inspection.
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#4. List With a Top Realtor
Top real estate agents have the expertise to help you sell your property fast within a set timeline. Most of the work is handled by the agent as well, which takes the burden off your shoulders.
But the downsides of working with a realtor are just as huge. Here's why –
- 5% – 7% commission for both listing and buyer agent
- Low tech
- Inconsistent service as agents may handle multiple clients
What should you look for in an agent when selling your house quickly?
In order to ensure that you do not end up with an agent as mentioned above, conduct a little research before you hire one. Here's what you should look for:
- Experience: Find out how many years has the agent been active in the real estate field. Plus, also check what type of properties the agent has expertise in selling.
- Local Expertise: Check if the agent is specialized in the market trends in your locality. This matters a lot, as local experts know how to price your home right in order to sell it fast.
- Low Days on Market: Look for how many days the agent takes between listing the property to closing on it. The lower, the better!
👉 We recommend selling with a Realtor if you cannot invest your time to sell house fast.
When selling your house fast with a Realtor, they do most of the job, from taking professional photographs to conducting showings and open house, paperwork, and closing.
» Top Realtors in Ohio: Check out Ohio's top Realtors, their services, and commission
#5. Sell FSBO
Selling your home purely For Sale By Owner way implies that you won't get access to the MLS. You market your property, conduct market research, handle offers, manage showings, etc. all by yourself.
77% of FSBO home sellers closed on their homes within two weeks, majorly because the homes were sold to someone the seller knew.
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The biggest disadvantage of selling with no MLS or tech support is that you most probably may not be able to sell your home quick at all. Here's why going the purely FSBO way won't be in your favor:
- Zero MLS Exposure reduces the possibility of receiving offers from buyer agents, cash home buyers, and investors
- You may over-price or underprice your home without any guidance. Plus, Online home value estimators aren't as accurate and may not guide you in a no-offers situation.
- You rely on word of mouth or a yard sign to market your home.
- You have to research and procure all the housing documents, disclosures, etc. by yourself.
- Your lack of experience in negotiating could be used against you.
👉 We recommend selling FSBO if you have a buyer lined up to buy your property.
» How to Sell a House By Owner in Ohio: Check out our comprehensive guide on selling a house yourself in Ohio
7 Unique Tips to Sell My House Fast in Dayton
These tips to sell your home quickly can be applied under certain conditions to expedite your sale by making the buyer's job easy. Although you'll be required to pay some extra costs, you may be able to sell your Dayton, Ohio house fast.
1. Install a Lockbox
Lockboxes are small padlock-like devices that store the keys to your house. The lockbox is secured by a unique code that you can give to anyone who wishes to enter the house.
If you are not available in person each time for showings, you can provide the lockbox code to the buyer agent so that they can enter the house for showings at any time.
Usually, the lockbox is provided by most agents, but for FSBO sellers, it can be bought online for a few dollars.
2. Use a Digital Showing Service
Digital showing apps help you to schedule showings, walkthroughs, inspections, and appraisals systematically at your convenience. Usually, real estate agents have access to such services.
Houzeo Showings is available on the mobile app, where you get to control showings and inspections at your convenience. Plus, buyers and buyer agents verify themselves in a 4-step identification process, to ensure their credibility as genuine home buyers.
▶ Houzeo Showings: Check out how Houzeo Mobile App helps you manage your showings conveniently
3. Agree to All Inspections
Typically, buyers conduct inspections to check if a property has material defects. Ideally, you must do it prior to listing in order to save time. Otherwise, you can also do it once a buyer makes an offer.
Although you'll end up paying inspection costs, you'll save time between listing and closing, thus helping you sell house faster.
- 👉 Pro Tip: You can highlight in your property description if you recently had the property inspected, or made any renovations or repairs. This notifies the buyer that they may not need to conduct inspection or make repairs immediately, saving both of your time in the process.
4. Set a Deadline to Lower Listing Price in a No Offer Situation
Selling a home fast implies that you're on a fixed timeline within which you wish to sell. Say, if you wish to close within two weeks, wait for a couple of days before lowering the listing price in case you do not get good offers.
Although you may have a competitive listing price, in order to sell your house fast, you may have to lower it further to see results.
» Highest and Best Offer: Is it the smartest move in a multiple offers situation?
5. Offer to Pay Repair Costs
Any apparent repairs that may appear during inspection can be dealt with before accepting any offer. This will definitely help you to save time on negotiations regarding the repair costs and sell your home faster.
Otherwise, you can mention that you are selling the house "as-is". This way, you can compensate for any repair costs based on the inspection, but don't need to waste time on repairs.
6. Offer to Pay Closing Costs
Typically, closing costs are negotiated between the seller and buyer. As the seller pays the agent commission, the buyer may end up paying the majority of closing costs.
By offering to pay all closing costs, you'll lose about 4% – 5% of the final price of your house. These expenses are substantial, so deciding to cover them will probably assist you in selling your home quickly. You can calculate total closing costs with Houzeo's Closing Cost Calculator.
» Dayton Ohio Seller Closing Cost Calculator: Understand what sellers have to pay at closings
7. Offer Flexible Move-in & Move-out Dates
If your property is occupied by you or a tenant, make sure that you are ready to move out as soon as possible. Buyers who are in urgent need of a house will look for sellers just like you.
Offering them flexible move-in dates will help you seal the deal on your house easily, thus ensuring a quick house sale.
» FSBO Tips for Selling Your Home: Check out 7 FSBO tips for home sellers
When Should I Sell My Dayton, Ohio House Fast?
Selling your house fast may be your best option if:
- You need to relocate quickly
- You're selling to divide the proceeds during the divorce
- You need income after losing a job
- You want to sell off an inherited or unwanted property
Although a fast home sale saves you time, it costs you a lot of money. Especially, if you're opting to pay closing costs or traditional agent commission, you'll end up losing 8% – 10% from the final price.
Though, under some circumstances, you should definitely consider selling your house fast. Here are some examples:
1. Relocation
If you have to relocate urgently, you may need to sell house quickly. This can give you enough cash to find a new place and leave your current location as soon as possible.
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2. Divorce
If you are a couple going through a divorce, you may need to sell off your jointly owned house to divide the proceeds. Divorce proceedings inherently cost you your time and mental energy.
In such cases, avoiding a conventional home sale may act in your favor to sell your house quickly.
3. Loss of Income
Losing a job can be one of the toughest situations in life. Opting to sell your house quickly for getting the money instantly will help you save some time before you start earning again.
4. You Need to Get Rid of the Property
Say if you have inherited a property, or have a property lying uselessly, you may need to sell it off. In such cases, it is easier to sell a home fast rather than invest a lot of time or money in it.
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Avoid These if You Want to Sell Your House Fast in Dayton, Ohio
Although methods like a short sale or auction sell your house eventually, they do not help you sell your house quickly. There's no guarantee of the duration these methods take, ranging from a few days to a few months.
1. Short Sale
Often confused with a quick sale, a short sale is an entirely different concept from selling a house quickly. A short sale is when a lender, e.g. a bank, agrees to the transfer of property as a mortgage payoff.
In a short sale, the selling price of your house is less than what you owe in mortgage dues.
Although it is called a 'short sale,' it can take up to 6 months to be finalized. This happens majorly because the lender conducts multiple inspections and negotiations before they accept or reject your deal.
2. Auction
The worst way to sell your house which has no defects, and regularly paid dues is through an auction. Even moderately desirable homes can be sold quickly in several other ways.
The most important drawback of an auction is that you have zero control over the sale. You cannot decide the price or the buyer. Plus, you can easily end up getting paid way below the fair market value for your property. This is because most auction sites will not put your home listing on any other real estate website.
Should I Sell My House Fast in Dayton, Ohio?
If you are going through a divorce, want to relocate, or are going through any situation mentioned previously, selling your house fast is the best way for you.
However, if you have a desirable property with no material defects, it's best to not sell your house fast in Dayton, Ohio. The most promising way to approach this is to list your house on the MLS and take your time to market your home and hunt for the best offers.
Houzeo makes it possible for you to list on the MLS for a one-time, small fee. Plus, you get multiple packages to choose from, depending on your needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the fastest way to sell a house in Dayton?
The fastest way to sell a house is by listing it on the MLS. The Multiple Listing System is the fastest way to hit the market and provides your listing maximum exposure by syndicating it to real estate websites like Zillow, Trulia, Realtor.com, etc.
2. What type of house sells the fastest in Dayton?
Any type of house can sell fast if it is listed on the MLS, had its photographs done professionally, and has a competitive listing price.
3. How do I sell my house fast for cash in Dayton, Ohio?
You can sell your house fast for cash in Ohio by selling it to "we buy houses for cash" companies, investors, or house flippers.
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Where is the occupy movement headed? This is a question that needs to be a continuous part of our discussion. One observer that I regard as particularly astute is Richard K. Moore, visionary, activist, and author of Escaping the Matrix. Richard's preoccupation is very similar to my own, i.e., to find answers to such fundamental questions as these: How does the world really work? What could a better world look like? How can we bring about the necessary transformation?
Here below is Richard's very insightful expression (slightly abridged) of what is likely to happen UNLESS the Occupy movement can be informed of truly transformative options, motivated to share, cooperate and organize to implement them, and empowered enough to carry through to full realization of what I'm calling the Butterfly society.
In my view, that will mean a massive devolution of power, and herein lies the importance of the transition, relocalization, decentralization, and community self-reliance initiatives. But a necessary part of that is also a shift in values and ideals that motivate people to change their orientation from pursuing their narrow self-interest to acting for the common good.
Richard's scenario is a pessimistic one, but it seems all too plausible. As he points out, there is always the risk with any movement, that it will be manipulated and co-opted to serve the interests of some particular group, most notably the existing power hierarchy. This may be the case with the recent regime changes in North Africa and the Middle-east, particularly Libya, where the change was achieved only by the massive intervention of NATO in a civil war that was waged against the government of Muammar Gaddafi by some pretty dubious characters. Now I make no apology for Gaddafi, but the avowed purpose of the NATO intervention just does not hold up to any reasonably close scrutiny. What will be the ultimate outcomes there and in Tunisia and Egypt remains to be seen.
Alvin Toffler, in his book, The Third Wave observed that the power of the nation state is on the wane, that it is being assailed both from ABOVE and from BELOW. The New World Order of the global elite is the "from above" part of that picture. Over the years, we've gotten a pretty good glimpse of what that looks like—ever greater centralization of power and concentration of wealth, and control of the many by the few who view themselves as "special" and destined to rule over the world. Carroll Quigley's book, Tragedy and Hope is perhaps the most useful source on this because it includes a description of HOW their plans are being carried out. That is by their control over the entire machinery of MONEY—credit, currencies and exchange mechanisms; banking and finance; and markets. (The blocking of funds transfers, as in the case of Wiki Leaks, is only small weaponry in this "money war.").
In Quigley's words:
"The powers of financial capitalism had a far-reaching plan, nothing less than to create a world system of financial control in private hands able to dominate the political system of each country and the economy of the world as a whole… Their secret is that they have annexed from governments, monarchies, and republics the power to create the world's money…"
Popular demands for change will, at best, end up changing nothing, and, at worst, put the masses of people in even deeper bondage than before UNLESS, the people carry through with the more difficult tasks that I mentioned above. Changes in leadership will not suffice. Our problems are structural, and nothing short of a thoroughgoing restructuring will suffice.
I've added some emphasis (bold type) to Richard's essay below as a way of alerting the reader to some of the points I consider to be especially pertinent. The most important parts are toward the end, so please read it in its entirety.
I'm hoping that this and my other posts on the OWS can stimulate more such visioning and scenario planning that can lead to effective strategies for preventing manipulation and cooptation, and lead us to a truly free and compassionate New Civilization..–t.h.g.
On 10/25/2011 6:12 AM, Richard Moore wrote:
My concern, when I examine any movement or initiative, is to understand what its outcomes are likely to be, all things considered. Where is the OWS movement headed? If it's headed somewhere I want to go, then I'd be likely to support it, even if I was uncomfortable with some aspects of the movement. And vice versa.
The OWS movement is based on two things, a critique and a process. The critique is a radical anti-establishment perspective. The process is about direct democracy in large groups, based on consensus. OWS is succeeding very well in communicating and promulgating its radical perspective. And the success of the OWS process, in maintaining movement harmony and avoiding divisiveness, has been impressive.
The success of the process offers hope that a better society is possible, based on direct democracy. Through participation in Occupations, that hope is reinforced by direct experience of 'how things might be'. The enthusiasm of the Occupiers is communicated effectively to followers of the movement, and it's a contagious enthusiasm. The hope becomes almost a confidence that a better world is coming, and the Occupations become almost proofs-of-concept of the new-world principles.
There is a direct relationship between the hope the movement generates, and the radicalness of the OWS perspective. People normally have a resistance to totally rejecting the current system. When I've offered those kind of radical critiques in my postings, many of you have objected to my over-negativity. The OWS perspective, and the hard-hitting viral OWS videos, make my negativity look like child's play, but people can respond to the perspective, because there is also a branch of hope on offer. If one is in a lifeboat, one can stop pretending the ship isn't sinking.
And the ship is sinking. The system, as we've known it, is totally corrupt and is in a process of collapse. The OWS radical perspective is right on the mark. As people suffer under debt burdens and austerity, they resonate on a personal level with these radical truths. And when they see the enthusiasm and hope generated by the movement, they are drawn to it. If they actually participate in an Occupation, or experience it vicariously on YouTube, they tend to become enthusiastic, promoting the movement in their own networks. It's not surprising the movement has grown so quickly and on such a large global canvas.
There seems to be nothing standing in the way of the movement growing to its own natural maximum extent. The victory against eviction by Bloomberg stands as a kind precedent, that the on-the-ground Occupiers can expect to be reasonably tolerated by the powers that be. In some cases municipalities are officially endorsing their own local Occupations.
This is all leading up to a kind of Global Tahrir-Square Moment: everyone, so to speak, in the streets, everyone wanting radical regime change, and a sense of inevitable success in the air. In Egypt, the original Tahrir Square, the 'success' was the ouster of Mubarak, and the outcome was a military regime whose fundamental orientation is probably not much different from that of Mubarak.
The OWS movement is more sophisticated than that, and has avoided being limited by specific demands. Nonetheless, this later Tahrir Square scenario is highly vulnerable to co-option. The OWS process keeps people harmonized and motivated, while specifically avoiding anything that smacks of organization-building or goal setting. The focus is on demonizing the existing regime, and on encouraging the expectation that change is inevitable: just keep doing what you're doing.
The hope of movement participants is that out of this scenario a viable direct-democracy process will emerge. The fact, however, is that the movement has grown exponentially in the horizontal direction – greater numbers and more locations – while remaining relatively static as regards its process. The process has been mainly about managing the Occupations and promulgating the movement. It has not been about developing a consciousness about how a direct-democracy / anarchist process can deal with the practical issues faced by a global society in crisis.
So when we reach our Global Tahrir-Square Moment we will be in a volatile situation. We'll have all that global energy expecting the regime to fall, and no more real direction or vision than in the original Egyptian Tahrir Square. It's basically a crowd waiting for something to happen.
Meanwhile there is the current regime itself. Is it asleep to all these happenings? Why is the mainstream media being so supportive? Why hasn't the movement been suppressed in the way the anti-globalization movement was suppressed? Why aren't there any black-block infiltrators, providing an excuse for suppression, as there was with the anti-globalization movement. Could it be because the regime is not upset with where the movement is heading?
Consider these quotations, which reflect something about how the current masters of the universe think about regime change:
"We shall have World Government whether or not we like it. The only question is whether World Government will be achieved by Conquest or Consent" – Paul Warburg, author of the Federal Reserve Act, speaking before the US Senate
"Today Americans would be outraged if U.N. troops entered Los Angeles to restore order; tomorrow they will be grateful. This is especially true if they were told there was an outside threat from beyond, whether real or promulgated, that threatened our very existence. It is then that all peoples of the world will plead with world leaders to deliver them from this evil. The one thing every man fears is the unknown. When presented with this scenario, individual rights will be willingly relinquished for the guarantee of their well being granted to them by their world government." – Henry Kissinger speaking at Evian, France, May 21, 1992 Bilderburgers meeting.
"We are on the verge of a global transformation. All we need is the right major crisis and the nations will accept the New World Order." – David Rockefeller
The people at the top of the current regime want regime change. They want to eliminate those messy nations that interfere with their direct control of global affairs. How convenient it is that the demonization material from OWS focuses on nations, their political corruption, their exploitive corporations, their deadly wars, and their greedy banks. The revelations of evil stop short of talking about the regime's own plans for regime change. From the OWS perspective, the old regime is incapable of adapting and will simply crumble under the weight of the global movement.
In my article about elite plans, cited at the top of this posting, I suggested that a new regime – a new global government – will need to have its own mythology, and that part of that mythology will need to be a thorough demonization of the old regime. The primary concrete output of the OWS movement thus far is precisely such a demonization, very persuasive, and with high production values. When the old regime is swept away, it will be clear to everyone that the people themselves demanded it. The new regime, whatever it is, will have a strong claim to democratic legitimacy.
Everything about the OWS movement, whether by design or accident, is playing directly into the hands of those who have long been yearning to create a one-world government. Notice, in Rockefeller's quote above, that his concern is about nations accepting a global government, rather than being concerned with the people themselves accepting it. Meanwhile Kissinger talks about UN troops being called in to restore order. And both talk about the importance of an appropriate crisis, to help usher in the new regime. One can't anticipate a particular scenario from such statements, but they give us a sense of the 'range of options', that are 'on the table', as regards bringing about the regime's own plans for regime change.
Taken altogether, I see the following as the 'most likely outcome scenario'. The OWS movement will continue to grow, generating a general consensus that the existing system is illegitimate and failing. The 'establishment' – that is the police and the national governments – will continue to show themselves to be incapable of responding to the aspirations of the movement. In some cases, as we've seen in Greece, there will be violence. In other cases, things will stay peaceful. Meanwhile economic conditions will continue to rapidly deteriorate, nations will go bankrupt, and basic infrastructures will be threatened with breakdown. So we'll have lots of people in the streets demanding regime change, conditions getting desperate, and governments unable to resolve the situation.
This scenario fits the definition of a 'failed state', a society that has become 'ungovernable'. We've been conditioned over the past few years to accept the notion of a 'failed state', and to expect some kind of 'humanitarian intervention' as a 'solution'. This is the formula that is likely to be employed to usher in a global takeover. Just as our corrupt leaders gave in to the banks when bailouts were demanded, so will our corrupt leaders 'invite' outside intervention, when they are told to do so by the same folks who told them to go along with the banks.
Outside intervention is not necessarily about UN troops on street corners, although that might be likely where violence has erupted, and the UN would then be seen as a 'neutral buffer' between the people and the hostile security forces of the state. Intervention is also about yielding sovereignty, of one kind or another, to global entities. Permitting external troops on your soil is one kind of yielding sovereignty. Submitting to some new financial regime, controlled globally, would be another form of yielding sovereignty. Agreeing to conform – on penalty of severe sanctions – to some global charter or constitution, would be another form of yielding sovereignty.
Behind the scenes, there will be an architecture for a global governance system, and you can be sure that despite what promises might be made, or whatever democratic-input mechanisms are established, this architecture will guarantee the continued dominance, openly or covertly, of the current masters of the universe. Lots of intermediate heads may roll; those are all expendable, and their demise will be counted as 'victories' for the movement, 'proving' that the movement is creating the changes that are occurring.
In the public arena, a 'solution paradigm' will emerge, and it will seem to be a product of the OWC process. We can expect breakthroughs in communication, where OWC leaders (non leaders?) are invited to participate in some kind of dialog with 'important world leaders', discussing the 'great problems facing us all'.A vision of a participative global society will be developed, and it will be presented as an outcome of the OWC process, in collaboration with those enlightened 'important world leaders'.
You may wonder how I come up with these scenarios, and whether there is any way to determine whether they have any validity. I come up with these scenarios by looking at things from the point of view of the masters of the universe, taking into account the means at their disposal, their typical modus operandi, their candidly stated goals, and the current actions they are taking or not taking.
By both their actions and their inactions – expressed as favorable media and a lack of suppression – they are encouraging the OWS phenomenon. By disempowering nations via austerity measures and privatization they are ensuring that nations will not be able to respond to the aspirations of OWS. A crisis is thereby created that is crying out for a solution. It's the classic paradigm of manipulated change: failed system, crisis, handy solution being offered – by those who have the power to implement it.
And the masters of the universe do indeed have the power to offer a solution. As I suggested above, that solution is likely to be perceived as a vision of a participative global society, emerging out of the OWC process. But when push comes to shove, and it's time to dot the i's and cross the t's, it will be the behind-the-scenes architecture that actually gets implemented. It's like with the American Revolution, where the Declaration of Independence promised everything, but when the Constitution came along lots of the promises had gone missing. And somehow the old colonial elites continued to run things.
In the case of the Constitution, it was necessary to tack on the Bill of Rights, before the people would accept it. In the case of the charter of the new global government, given the OWC link, it will be necessary to include what we might call a Rights of Participation – some mechanism of direct popular input to governance, most likely modeled on the OWS process.
We end up with a situation where the masters of the universe establish their long-desired global governance system, where sellout national leaders relinquish sovereignty on cue as requested, and where we the people are left with a process that some of us participate in, and which the new regime has promised to 'listen to'. We can expect some immediate and significant benefits to be doled out, involving the forgiveness of debts, the establishment of a new financial system, and some kind of revival of economic activity and employment.
In this way OWC will perceive that it 'has achieved victory', and people will leave the streets and enthusiastically seek to play their roles in the promising new system 'they have created' – and which is already showing concrete, positive results. OWC then no longer exists as a massive grassroots uprising, and anyone who takes to the streets after that will be seen as a counter-revolutionary, someone who 'wants to destroy' what 'OWC has created', namely, the 'enlightened new global regime'. With an apparently credible claim to democratic mandate, the new regime will not tolerate opposition outside the framework of the designated participatory process.
The details in these scenarios have obviously been speculative. They are 'one possible way things might unfold', that I offer as a 'plausible possibility', given the power relationship between the masters of the universe and OWS movement, and given each of their methods and goals. I put in details so that we (both reader and writer) can think in concrete terms about what these power relationships might lead to in various situations, and at various stages as things unfold.
I think it is clear that the masters of the universe have a global architecture in the wings, and we can already see lots of it already operating in the various global institutions that have been set up, none of them so far interested in grassroots input. I also think it is clear that the rapid growth of the OWS movement, combined with the principled lack of attention to articulating a practical future vision, is speeding the movement to a situation where it will be highly vulnerable to co-option: a situation where the offering of significant carrots, in terms of material benefits and participatory opportunities, will be eagerly embraced by the masses in the streets, when we reach our Global Tahrir-Square Moment.
To the extent these basic perspectives are valid – what seem to me to be 'clear observations' – I have a hard time imagining a realistic scenario that has any final outcome other than the very one desired by the masters of the universe.
If anyone out there would like to articulate a more positive scenario, and say why it is plausible, I'd be very happy to see it. I'd be quite pleased if my current conclusions turn out to be wildly pessimistic. But so far, unfortunately, the evidence seems to suggest the contrary.
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Will catch up on my daily posts…does 3 in one day count? As catch up? The wedding was great..and OMG have so much to tell you..not the least of which was how lovely the MOG – mother of the groom was..c'est moi!
The chef alone was out of this world..and will do a blog just on him with an interview of this incredible man..and it doesn't hurt that he is totally hot. Okay getting a grip on myself here…What was the funniest thing..what was the best thing..were the kilts au natural…of course…what was the worst thing? What was it like staying in one of Toronto's oldest hotels?
And what of the directors and producers present? Did I, in the throes of wine dance joie de vivre help or hinder?I cannot wait to find out…oh my….


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Orleans Parish Residents Now Eligible for FEMA Individual Assistance
NEW ORLEANS (Originally published 9/1/12) - This afternoon, the City of New Orleans provided a status update on clean-up and recovery efforts following Hurricane Isaac. Mayor Mitch Landrieu acknowledged citizens' growing frustration as widespread power outages continue across the city. The City also announced the opening of two cooling shelters and three additional Point of Distribution (PODs) sites to aid citizens until power is restored.
"Our city is feeling the stress and strain of being without power. I'm frustrated too," Mayor Landrieu said. "This is more than an inconvenience. It is a very dangerous situation for the elderly and people with special needs. It stops commerce; it keeps our kids out of the classroom and completely disrupts our way of life."
"While the majority of New Orleans is living without power, our friends in Lake Catherine, Irish Bayou, Fort Pike and Venetian Isles are experiencing the impacts of what for them was a Katrina-like storm," Mayor Landrieu said. "We're working aggressively to provide these communities with critical assistance they need."
The Mayor also urged residents to continue to exercise an abundance of caution as crews continue clearing debris from the streets and repairing traffic signals throughout the city. Residents are asked to treat intersections with non-functioning traffic signals as a four-way stop and use an abundance of caution while driving. The NOPD will be out in full force throughout the event to enforce the law.
The City's Emergency Operations Center, which has operated around the clock since Monday, is continuing to coordinate emergency and recovery efforts. The City's 311 hotline is also operating around the clock for residents seeking information and for residents to report street flooding, tree and sanitation issues, malfunctioning traffic signals or other issues of concern.
An emergency declaration has been declared that includes Orleans Parish for public assistance for debris removal and emergency protective measures. Orleans Parish residents are also now eligible for FEMA individual assistance. For home insurance purposes, the City encourages citizens to closely track their recovery costs and activities by taking pictures and keeping all receipts and other documents.
Starting today, the City is offering two emergency cooling shelters. Space is limited, so residents are asked to reserve space for those with the most critical needs, including the elderly, those with illnesses exacerbated by the heat, residents with children and residents with damage to their homes.
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All persons should bring the following with them.
Drugs, Alcohol, Weapons, and Pets are not allowed in shelters.
Individuals who are electricity dependent or have medical needs and cannot care for themselves are asked to call 658-2500 to register for a separate medical special needs shelter in New Orleans.
The Louisiana National Guard will have three additional Points of Distribution (POD) sites in the city where citizens can pick up critical supplies.
The three new locations are:
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POD sites are open 6 am to 8 pm, or while daylight allows, until further notice. Sites will distribute water, ice, ready-to-eat meals (MREs) and tarps.
Individuals who drive up MUST remain in their vehicles to expedite the process. People without cars will be allowed to walk up to POD sites in a pedestrian lane.
Orleans Parish residents are now eligible to apply for FEMA individual assistance.
The FEMA Individual Assistance (IA) program provides homeowners, renters and business owners in disaster-designated parishes -who sustained uninsured or underinsured related damage to their homes, vehicles, personal property, business or its inventory- money and services, when losses are not covered by insurance, and property has been damaged or destroyed. Upon declaration of the IA program, the registration process for assistance is initiated.
There are several ways to apply for disaster assistance. Residents can apply online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or call 1-800-621-3362. Those with speech or hearing impairments should call (TTY) 1-800-462-7585. Users of 711-Relay or Video Relay Services should call 1-800-621-3362.
Following the initial application, an inspector will call to schedule an appointment to visit your property.
Citizens are encouraged to sign up for email and text message alerts by going to ready.nola.gov. This service allows city officials to contact citizens during emergencies, which includes life-threatening weather events, evacuation or shelter in place information, and other pertinent emergency information. In addition to the website, the City operates a twitter handle: @nolaready.
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(ATLANTA - Mar. 15, 2011) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has entered into a consent agreement and final order with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) that resolves EPA's allegations that TVA has violated the Clean Air Act at the Widows Creek Power Plant in Stevenson, Ala. TVA has fully cooperated with EPA throughout the enforcement proceedings and has agreed to pay a $450,000 civil penalty to resolve the violations.
As part of the settlement, TVA voluntarily agreed to retired 931 sulfur dioxide (SO2) allowances and 13 nitrogen oxide (NOx) allowances under EPA's NOx cap and trade and Acid Rain cap and trade programs. This will result in the elimination of 931 tons of SO2 and 13 tons of NOx emissions to the atmosphere that would otherwise be permissible.
The alleged violations resulted from ongoing and pervasive duct leaks from Unit 7 at the Widows Creek Plant that were not adequately repaired and that allowed SO2 and NOx to escape into the atmosphere from 2002 through 2005. The alleged violations include:
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· Failure to Report Non-Compliance with the Acid Rain Program as part of the required Title V Annual Certifications in 2004-2005.
High concentrations of SO2 and NOx, two key pollutants emitted from coal fired utility units, can have adverse impacts on human health, and are significant contributors to acid rain, smog, and haze.
The Acid Rain Program was established under the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments and requires significant emission reductions of SO2 and NOx from the electric power industry. The Acid Rain program sets a permanent cap on the total amount of SO2 that may be emitted by electric generating units in the United States, and includes provisions for trading and banking emission allowances. The program is phased in, with last year phasing in the final 2010 SO2 cap set at 8.95 million tons, a level of about one-half of the emissions from the power sector in 1980.
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This two-day course provides the customer skills necessary to deliver quality services in today's high expectation and complex support environment. This program can provide the distinction that sets individuals and companies apart as the best in the technology support industry. The Field Service Professional course teaches practical skills in effective communication; professionalism on the telephone and email; questioning techniques; adapting to the customer; dealing with seven types of difficult customer; maintaining credibility and effective teamwork.
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Reporter's Note: Each day of the year, I write to President Obama. I only write to Santa once a year. He also never replies.
Dear Mr. President,
Each year, if you recall, I send a Christmas playlist your way. As you know, I have a somewhat unrivaled collection of unusual, avant garde, and downright odd Christmas music which I love to plow through each year as the tinsel drifts through the room. I've sent some of my favorites your way before such as "Fairytale of New York" by the Pogues, so this year I will try to cover new ground to help you expand your holiday audio selections.
So here goes…
1) "Homecoming/Jingle Bells" by Dave Brubeck. Bit of a sentimental favorite to mark his passing.
2) "Stuck at the Airport" by Money Mark. I know nothing about this song's history, only that Money Mark was part of the whole Beastie Boys cadre. Frankly I didn't like this song the first dozen or so times I heard it, and then it just got stuck in my head. Now I enjoy it. Go figure.
3) "All I Want for Christmas" by Timbuk 3. Weird. Sort of droning, minor chord stuff, but fun.
4) "Forget December" by Something Corporate. Same thing. Different group.
5) "I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas" by Gayla Peevey. Yes, it is ridiculous and purely a novelty song, but I laugh every time I hear it and since along loudly. Sometimes even in French because Niles Crane's spirit lives on!
6) "Blues Christmas" by John Lee Hooker. Do I need to say more?
7) "Feliz Navidad" by Celine Dion. I like this version of this song not because it is any good, but because it makes me stone, out of my mind crazy. It's like a musical mystery: What the heck if Celine Dion doing singing this tune? Did she lose a bet? She's Canadian, right?
8) "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day" by Pedro the Lion. Nice. Moody. Perfect antidote to Celine's dopiness.
9) "Christmas for Cowboys" by Jars of Clay. This was written by a guy named Steve Weisberg and, as best I can tell, first recorded by his pal, the late John Denver. But I like the Jars of Clay version better.
10) "Christmas Card from a Hooker in Minneapolis" by Tom Waits. Seriously, this is wonderful. Funny, sad, poignant, touching, pathetic, painful, hopeless, and all the other things that Christmas is all about in our modern times. How can you not love a Christmas song that starts with the line, "Charlie, I'm pregnant…"
Anyway, I hope these tunes help keep your spirits up during all the shopping, wrapping, and egg nog mixing.
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