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Buying your first home is an exciting step in life, however the exhilaration can be seriously dampened by unexpected hurtles or expenses you haven't budgeted for.
Read these 5 handy tips to make sure buying your first home is a seamless and positive experience with no surprises in store or unexpected costs incurred.
1. Plan for additional costs
Apart from your initial deposit which is usually a minimum of 5% required to purchase a home, there are some other costs such as stamp duty to budget for.
Keep in mind that if you are a first home buyer who is eligible for the First Home Owner's Grant, you may be entitled to receive a stamp duty concession. The amount and eligibility criteria may differ between Australian states, however make sure you speak to the governing body in your state to find out whether you are eligible to apply for the First Home Owner's Grant/Stamp Duty Concession or speak to a Credit One Mortgage Specialist today for an obligation-free discussion.
If you have less than a 20% deposit towards your new home, be aware that you may have to pay Lender's Mortgage Insurance (LMI), which can increase the funds you need to complete settlement by a considerable amount.
A very useful source of information for people looking to either purchase their first home or an additional property is ASIC's Money Smart website.
Furthermore, you may have costs such as registration of mortgage, registration of transfer, conveyancing, bank settlement and establishment fees to consider.
Speak to one of our Mortgage Specialists today to discuss how we can help you get into your first home sooner and ensure you don't run into any unnecessary or hidden fees.
2. Get to know your local area
Prior to committing to a home purchase, make sure you spend some time in and around the area you are looking to buy in. Furthermore, make sure you like it because purchasing a property is a long-term commitment.
Have a look around your local area, get to know the shops, schools, attractions and public transport system. Make sure you visit your relevant state's transport website for public transport information in your area.
- QLD - Translink
- NSW - Transport NSW
- VIC - Public Transport Victoria
- SA – Adelaide Metro
- TAS – Metro Tas
- WA – Transperth
- ACT – Action ACT
- NT – Transport NT
Think about all the things you currently do in everyday life and imagine doing them in your new area. For example, do you frequently use a gym? If so, is there a suitable gym around your area that you can transfer to?
For handy information on Australian suburbs and suburb profiles, Realestate.com.au and Domain both offer useful suburb information.
3. Budgeting
Make sure you have created a budget prior to establishing your home loan. It should include your estimated mortgage repayments and don't forget to include additional expenses such as rates & water, electricity and home & contents insurance.
ASIC's Money Smart website has a fantastic Budget Planner Tool which allows you to break down your expenses and view your annual/quarterly/monthly/weekly budget so you can easily see where your money in going. ASIC now also offers the MoneySmart Track My Spend app for both Android and IPhone devices which allows you to easily track your budget on your phone as well as allowing you to nominate spending limits, set payment and bill reminders and separate your 'needs' from your 'wants' to help effectively manage your money.
4. Do your Homework
A pre-purchase building and pest inspection is extremely important when buying your first home so that you are fully aware of the condition of the property and any potential issues, defects or faults that the property may have. The inspection will also help to ensure that the property is free from nasty pests so you're not purchasing a property with a potentially expensive pest problem. Not only does it give you peace of mind knowing that your soon-to-be home is in good condition and you aren't buying into a mountain of costly repairs, but it can also give you a better indication of what the property is worth and whether you will need to spend money on the property to make it liveable.
It is most definitely worth considering hiring a professional to undertake the pre-purchase inspection of the property on your behalf, because they know what to look for. It may cost you in the vicinity of $300-$600 for a professional inspection, however it is a small price to pay for peace of mind on possibly the most expensive asset you will purchase in your lifetime.
A good conveyancing solicitor is also a must when purchasing a property. They will research the property and perform a title search along with all other required searches on the property. They will also prepare and lodge all required legal documentation on your behalf including contract of sale and title transfer.
5. Pre-approval
Our home loan experts can save you time and money by ensuring you have your pre-approval in place, so that you're in the position to make an offer or place a deposit as soon as you find your perfect home. A pre-approval can ensure that you don't run the risk of missing out on the right property for you. Our Mortgage Specialists are here to help you find the right home loan for your circumstances from our panel of over 30 leading lenders to ensure you can pay your home off and own it outright sooner.
Flexible home loan features such as 100% offset accounts, debt consolidation, up to 95% LVR, gifted deposits, previous credit impairment considered and self-employed applicants are no problem for our team of dedicated Mortgage Specialists.
Rather than going to your bank and having access to only their limited line of products, consider using our Mortgage Specialists to have access to hundreds of products from over 30 lenders. We can help you get a better home loan pre-approval for either your first home or your next investment property.
Phone us today on 1300 273 348 for an obligation-free discussion or send us an enquiry.
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Melbourne craft brewer East 9th Brewing has filed an application to trademark the colour of beer.
The brewery is following in the footsteps of Cadbury, which attempted to trademark the colour purple and BP which attempted to trademark the shade of green it uses.
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Auramarine Launches a Safe and Controlled Fuel Changeover Solution
Fuel changeover when entering or exiting emission control areas is a complex and time-sensitive process. A number of challenges come from the fact that heavy fuel oil and low sulphur fuels have very different properties. In Auramarine's solution, the process is initiated from the fuel selector and steered automatically by sensors providing real-time data to keep the properties in control at all times.
"Each vessel has different specifications, and we find it essential that the fuel changeover system is designed accordingly with the necessary range of features to ensure a safe and reliable changeover process", says Ole Skatka Jensen, Chief Executive Officer at Auramarine.
The key of a successful fuel changeover is to stabilise the fuel viscosity by utilising controlled heating or cooling to compensate the temperature difference, up to 100°C. The viscosity should not drop below 2cSt or exceed the limit specified for the engine. At the same time, the temperature change at engine inlet cannot be higher than 2°C/minute to protect the fuel system equipment from thermal shock.
"The need for this solution emerged from the demand for urgent troubleshooting and repair due to loss of performance, fuel injection failures, the sticking of fuel pumps, malfunctions caused by thermal stress or even machinery seizure during changeover. A controlled changeover process will assist in preventing such malfunctions, machinery wear and downtime. Our goal was to convert this complex process into a simple and safe task for the operator", explains Ville Kaataja, Product Manager at Auramarine.
"The Auramarine FuelSafeTM solution is a result of our pursuit for a better understanding of the customer's needs and challenges", concludes Ole Skatka Jensen. The value of FuelSafeTM comes from a controlled, cost-efficient and predictable changeover process that is easy to operate. The solution is available for newbuildings, upgrades and retrofits.
About Auramarine
Auramarine is a globally recognised leading provider of fuel supply and handling solutions for marine and offshore shipowners and operators, shipyards and engine manufacturers. The company's heavy fuel oil supply units and marine gas oil handling systems deliver operational efficiency, safety and reliability throughout their lifetimes. Auramarine's representative network serves customers in 25 countries. More information: www.auramarine.com
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"My classmates, the professors and the university staff are always there when I'm in need for help"
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Study Programme: Ecology and Evolution (Master)
Country: China
"Life at the university is totally different from my home country China . My Ecology and Evolution programme gives me a lot of freedom, which means I can schedule my time the way I like. We work in projects a lot, so I get the chance to practice my applied skills. You learn to solve problems by yourself and work independently. But at the same time my classmates, the professors and the university staff are always there when I'm in need for help or advice!
I love the fact that the study programme allows me to do an internship as a project. An internship gives me the chance to familiarize with our scientific work in real companies and institutes. This experience is really valuable for my future career. A piece of advice to future students would be to inform about possible projects before you arrive here. It gives you an advantage when you've already found a suitable project and supervisor.
I would recommend Ecology and Evolution, and the city of Groningen as a whole, to any prospective student who wants to enjoy a quiet, cozy and academic studying experience abroad! The University has a great 400 year history , the residents are lovely and friendly, and all speak English at a high level. Other than that, I really enjoy riding my little cute bike to anywhere I want in this city! it's convenient and safe."
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Coatis, genera Nasua and Nasuella, also known as coatimundi /koʊˌɑːtɨˈmʌndi/, Mexican tejón, cholugo, or moncún, hog-nosed coons, and other names, are members of the raccoon family (Procyonidae). They are diurnal mammals native to South America, Central America, and south-western North America. The term is reported to be derived from the Tupi language (Brazil).
Physical Characteristics
Adult coatis measure 33 to 69 cm (13 to 27 in) from head to the base of the tail, which can be as long as their bodies. Coatis are about 30 cm (12 in) tall at the shoulder, and weigh between 2 and 8 kg (4.4 and 17.6 lb), about the size of a large house cat. Males can become almost twice as large as females and have large, sharp canine teeth. The above measurements are for the white-nosed and South America coatis. The two mountain coatis are smaller.
All coatis share a slender head with an elongated, flexible, slightly upward-turned nose, small ears, dark feet, and a long, non-prehensile tail used for balance and signaling.
Ring-tailed coatis have either a light brown or black coat, with a lighter under-part and a white-ringed tail in most cases. Coatis have a long brown tail with rings on it which are anywhere from starkly defined like a raccoon's to very faint. Like raccoons and unlike ring-tailed cats and cacomistles, the rings go completely around the tail. Coatis often hold the tail erect; it is used as such to keep troops of coatis together in tall vegetation. The tip of the tail can be moved slightly on its own, as is the case with cats, but it is not prehensile as is that of the kinkajou, another procyonid.
Coatis have bear- and raccoon-like paws, and coatis, raccoons, and bears walk plantigrade (on the soles of the feet, as do humans). Coatis have nonretractable claws. Coatis also are, in common with raccoons and other procyonids (and others in the order Carnivora and rare cases amongst other mammals), double-jointed and their ankles can rotate beyond 180°; they are therefore able to descend trees head first. Other animals living in forests have acquired some or all of these properties through convergent evolution, including members of the mongoose, civet, cat, and bear families. Some of these animals walk on the toes of the front paws and soles of the back paws.
The coati snout is long and somewhat pig-like (see Suidae) – part of the reason for its nickname 'the hog-nosed raccoon'. It is also extremely flexible – it can be rotated up to 60° in any direction. They use their noses to push objects and rub parts of their body. The facial markings include white markings around the eyes and on the ears and snout.
Coatis have strong limbs to climb and dig, and have a reputation for intelligence, like their fellow procyonid, the raccoon. They prefer to sleep or rest in elevated places and niches, like the rainforest canopy, in crudely built sleeping nests. Coatis are active day and night.


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I'm pleased to welcome as my first guest blogger Jeffrey Work, principal trumpet of the Oregon Symphony. He, among other things, is an enthusiastic collector of old recordings, and as such, I thought that he might like to delve into his massive collection and give us some nuggets that relate to the upcoming work on the next classical series: Mahler's Ninth Symphony. Enjoy! — CN
As the Oregon Symphony's musicians prepare for our upcoming performances of the Mahler 9th, most of us will head to our record and CD libraries. It's a common first step before we go to the more important second step: heading to the practice room. My routine is no different.
For a trumpeter, the challenges and rewards of playing Gustav Mahler's music stand out as a highlight of any season which includes it. My first exposure came in the 1981 All-Virginia Orchestra, playing the final movement of Mahler's monumental (and trumpet-filled) 1st Symphony and I've loved Mahler ever since.
During that weekend-long festival, a friend and mentor told me to look for Bruno Walter's recordings of Mahler whenever possible, since Walter and Mahler had been colleagues and friends. I've been doing that ever since, as well. So, the first Mahler 9th to come off of my shelf was one of Walter's two recordings.
The other Mahler 9th recordings which similarly strike me as being filled with tradition and spirit were made by Jascha Horenstein in the mid-fifties and Benjamin Zander comparatively recently.
I won't presume to pick a favorite among these, but rather, I'd like to just say a few things about each which may be of interest. The first of Walter's recordings features a concert performance with the Vienna Philharmonic given on Jan. 16, 1938. Much has been written about this, the first commercial recording of the work. Suffice to say, Walter and his Viennese colleagues would not see one another again until after the world events then unfolding had run their course.
The playing, some would say, reflected the circumstances. Whatever the case, it is filled with extraordinary passion and, even through the antiquated sound quality, one can hear stunning examples of the "Mahler sound" in all its violence and in all its intimacy. Perhaps, the choice of this symphony, above some of Mahler's more triumphant works was the only music appropriate to the occasion.
Jascha Horenstein's 1954 account on Vox also belongs on a list of the classic recordings of Mahler's final completed symphony. I mention it here because it affords us the opportunity to hear the work in another authentic interpretation with a Viennese orchestra, the Vienna Symphony.
The playing under Horenstein brings out the rustic elements in Mahler's music particularly well and the recorded sound is quite clean for its vintage. Like Walter's earlier effort, Horenstein's has that certain, hard to define quality which sounds natural and spontaneous–and steeped in the Mahler performance tradition.
If you prefer higher fidelity, two recordings come to mind, each with an added bonus.
Bruno Walter, who had given Mahler 9 its premiere shortly after the composer's death, re-recorded the symphony in early 1961, one year before his own passing. It's a beautiful performance, full of warmhearted reverence for his friend who had died half a century earlier.
Originally on Columbia and now on Sony, this disc comes with an extra side labeled "A Working Portrait." Narrated by the recording's producer, John McClure, we hear excerpts of Walter's rehearsals, which immediately preceded the actual "takes" during the recording sessions.
The Columbia Symphony Orchestra (a hand-picked orchestra of mostly Los Angeles area players) didn't play concerts, so the routine in the sessions was to work on a segment of the music while the engineers made their preparations and then go straight into recording. These 21 minutes form an interesting document which any Mahler devotee should hear.
Finally, I want to mention a Mahler 9th (and a whole series of Mahler discs) which my friend Benjamin Zander has undertaken.
Zander conducts a group called the Boston Philharmonic, never to be confused with the Boston Symphony, and I had the great good fortune of playing all of Mahler's symphonies under his direction. He has devoted much of his life to the cause of Mahler and the recorded results show his true understanding of Mahler's life, Mahler's music, and that true "Mahler sound" which I mentioned earlier.
The great thing about this series of recordings (on Telarc with London's Philharmonia Orchestra) is their inclusion of a lecture CD with each, a complete discussion of the work, movement by movement. Zander brings us into Mahler's world, and the world which each individual symphony truly is, with great passion and insight. If you're new to Mahler, or new to a specific symphony, these discs are a great place to begin.
With all of this said, I'd add only one thing… The best recording of any symphony, of course, isn't a recording at all. To experience a work like Mahler's 9th with fellow concertgoers and a stage full of living, breathing musicians can be a life changing moment, one I hope you'll share with us next week.


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If you like fishing and healthy walks, this pretty house is located near lake Guerlédan and the canal from Nantes to Brest.
You will enjoy its beautiful garden with mature trees and shrubbery. Plenty of garden seating areas to relax in. There is a well, handy for watering on those sunny days. Very bright and spacious, this cosy nest includes: entrance hall; kitchen equipped with cooking and storage units, a wood burner stove (with oven) is very functional; living room with a fireplace and wood burner and doors that gives access to the garden;,
upstairs there are two beautiful rooms of which one with an en-suite, and a separate family bathroom / toilet;, above is a loft area suitable for conversion.(planning already granted)
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The best coffee maker should serve up your caffeine fix with the best taste possible... Kofi-Wan Kenobi is the office work horse that does both. He is a critical part of the design team's productivity and morale. If there were ever a fire at BKI, it is rumored that more than one of our engineers would risk life and limb to save him.
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Sprayetteville Street Art Festival kicks off July 6-12 in downtown Fayetteville.
Fayetteville has long been known as the cultural epicenter and entertainment headquarters of the region, and one huge reason is the live-music scene, especially along the famed Dickson Street that lies between the Historic Downtown Square and University of Arkansas campus.
A webinar set for Tuesday, March 31 at 2 p.ml CST has been organized by the Americans for the Arts.
The Fenix Gallery announces the opening of its latest exhibition Sewn In: A Contemporary Look at Fiber Arts featuring recent works by Contemporary Arkansas Artists, curated by Erin Lorenzen.
The 4th annual International Festival returns to the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks on Sunday, September 15 from 2 to 6 p.m.
The Symphony of Northwest Arkansas (SoNA) pulls out all the stops for their grand finale of its 2018-2019 season.
Fenix Fayetteville Gallery is currently featuring thought-provoking works in it's latest exhibit Collaborations and Conversations. Curated by local artist Steven Schnieder, the show includes 2d and 3d works that seek to circumvent traditional dialogues and respond to questions of our time in robust empathetic ways.
The Symphony of Northwest Arkansas (SoNA) continues its 2018-2019 season on Saturday, March 9 at 7:30 p.m. with Masterworks III: Bach & Beethoven
The Walton Arts Center will host a production of "A Bronx Tale" February 26 - March 3 as part of its Broadway Series, which brings to Fayetteville some of the most heralded theatrical productions in the world.
TheatreSquared presents Pulitzer Prize Finalist and Obbie Award Winner"The Wolves" February 27 - March 24.
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"There were times when I wanted to give up". Have you ever heard that from any self motivated entrepreneur? Of course you have, I bet that every single successful entrepreneur has been through at least one patch (some I am sure go through regular patches) during which time they wanted to throw in the towel. It's one of the most important things that distinguishes those who ultimately succeed, and those who give up. Those who persevere generally succeed, but it's practically impossible to keep working hard, to keep persevering, if you don't love what you do.
Steve Jobs once said about success, "it is so hard, that any rational person would just give up, unless they love it, unless they are passionate about what they do. And you have to do it over a sustained period of time. Often times the ones that were successful loved what they did, so they could persevere when it got really tough, and the ones that didn't love it, quit. Because they're sane, who would want to put up with this stuff if you didn't love it".
Perseverance is having the ability to just keep doing the right things over and over again, and very often there are no immediate results. Nothing to reward you for your continued efforts and hard work. When it's that hard, and results are as scarce as intelligent goldfish, negativity is overcome by focusing on the finishline, that ultimate goal, or even smaller stepping stones, and the feeling you get from doing what fulfills you.
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I have a passion for endurance sport. Somehow, hours spent on an uncomfortable saddle excite me. The same concepts of loving what you do and success are true in training for an Ironman event. There are days when it is so hard just to get out of bed, so hard to put some running shoes on and head out the door. You know it's going to hurt, you know you feel tired and flat. In fact, you feel you are going backwards and not making progress. It is so easy to skip the session, the results are nowhere to be seen, and you figure, ' what is the point?'. You feel more despondent than Albert Einstein did the day his teacher told him he'd never amount to much, and when Michael Jordan did the day he was dropped from the high school basketball team. See where I'm going with that? A winner looks beyond the present, and overcomes the tough times. As an athlete, each session builds on the previous one, and cannot be seen as an individual goal. It's the culmination of hours and hours of training, planning sessions, training at varied tempos, and being consistent that will enable you to arrive on race day in peak condition. Also true is that more often than not, it's only the first 20 minutes of the session that are bad, and the longer you continue, the more you realize why you do it. You get out of bed because you know that you will love it when you're done, and you know that it's the only way to reach your goals.
And so too, it is in our jobs. The rewards only come after hard work, consistency, and the sustained effort of doing the same things over and over, persevering in the tough times. So what then does it mean to love what you do?
I believe that each of us is defined as a human being by certain things or needs that are not only very important to us, but that if these defining needs are not met, we will not be happy. For instance, I am defined by the fact that I am a father. If I do not spend enough time with my daughters I am an unhappy camper. Likewise I need to exercise, it makes me happy and I feel good about myself. Another of the needs which define me is my need to teach or coach, and lastly I have a need to be creative. If my job satisfies my teaching and creativity needs, and leaves me with enough time to spend with my daughters and time to exercise, I will be satisfied. Simplistic I know, but yet so true. Steve also said that, "if I wake up on 3 or 4 consecutive mornings thinking that this is not what I would want to do if these were the last days of my life, it is time to change what I do."
Loving a job means feeling fulfilled, being challenged, having fun, and above all it's knowing that this is exactly what you want to do because the act of performing your job makes you happy. The spin off is that those you interact with in your job, for instance colleagues and clients, will respond very positively to your obvious enjoyment of what you do. And lastly, success will follow you, even if it is not immediate.
If you are trapped in a job you don't like you know what it feels like to have the life sucked out of you, and you know how hard it is to motivate yourself to work at all. Sometimes that is just life, and it's a stepping stone or a mid term goal. You might be a victim of circumstance. Even more reason then to make sure that all of your other boxes are ticked and that you happy in the other things that define you. Work towards change, life's greatest truth is that nothing is forever.
I would rather spend long 15 hour days working hard in a job I love, than only working for 15 minutes a day on something I hated. First figure out what defines you, then chase that until it becomes your reality.
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Just love this time of year. The McCarthy Lake House grounds are just splendid in colour – trees, flowers, sunsets … just love it all – these were all taken end May – early June
It is such a delight to host guests right here in Maleny
By Jennifer on March 23, 2015 in things to do
I had such a wonderful group of guests staying over this weekend. One couple were celebrating their engagement and had stayed a luxurious night at Spicers Tamarind as a gift, then went hiking at Kondalilla Falls and kicked back for another night of childless bliss at my very humble (compared to Spicers) place with a BBQ […]
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Hey, welcome to my diary snippet about the time 4 of us "Poms" Gill, Kris travelled North and we stayed in Maleny. Queensland is the home to the great barrier reef and it is seven times the size of the UK, so we thought we should check it out whilst being in Oz! We arrived in Brisbane in […]
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Good morning Lefkadians!
Today we want to talk about Recycling in Lefkada and the work Lefkogaia is doing to implant a good recycling culture in the island. To know more about them and their activities we interviewed Tia Bley, local artist and collaborator of Lefkogaia, to tell us more about the artistic and education activities they are doing for children in Lefkada to give second uses to recycled materials.
This is our last emission for this season. Stay tuned for more interesting topics and interviews… and have a nice summer!
Recycling in Lefkada with Lefkogaia and Tia Bley
Good morning Lefkadians!


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You'll love this freshly painted split-level cottage nestled in a friendly cul-de-sac.
Surrounded by beautiful drought-resistant landscaping, this charming 2 bed / 1 bath home features a sunny front patio, refinished hardwood floors, new plumbing and electrical, living room with fireplace, formal dining room, and a bonus room on the lower level with separate entry to the back yard.
- 2 bedrooms / 1 bathroom
- Kitchen updated in 2010
- Breakfast nook and ample cabinets
- Craftsman fireplace
- Refinished hardwood floors
- New plumbing and electrical
- Bonus room with private entry
- Lush, drought-resistant landscaping
- Front patio and back yard
- Custom made front gate
- Long driveway
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Lovingly known as Temple of the Bo, (after my first French Bulldog) the house was built in 1927 by the original owner of the victorian across the street. I love this house, it has been a wonderful home and neighborhood. My daughter grew up here from middle school through high school, taking the bus and bart to go to school. The street is quiet, the neighbors friendly and usually watch out for each other. There has been no drama and neighbors usually communicate with everyone if someone is going to have a holiday party with multiple guests so there is no upset about limited parking for the night. We have spent many hours on the porch watching the raven that lives at the end of the block, chit chatting with neighbors with the smell of the trumpet tree lingering in the evening.
The deck was built in 2016 and is cedar, it should be power washed and re-stained or sealed this year. The fig tree is a huge producer and the neighbors usually share fruit from their trees; apples, lemons, oranges and grapefruits. There is an underground stream that runs behind the house so a french drain goes along the length of the back yard fence and water from the roof drains into the little rock river in the back which leads to the french drain. When I had the electrical done I upgraded in case there was a future need for charging an electric car, so if you have one it won't cost a fortune to set that up. The owner of the Victorian knows the history of the neighborhood so is a great resource if you're interested. He will sell eggs from his chickens if he gets to know you.
Pedro owns Eds Liquor around the corner; a really nice man, prices are high but he is convenient! Across the street from Ed's is a not open regularly Mexican to go place with good food and the Mexican market on Fruitvale is awesome especially if you like baked Flan!
The neighbors are zealous about their parking spaces in front of their homes (especially from this house to the end of the street) but there is a long drive and street parking is usually plentiful.
Why am I leaving my oh so cute home? My daughter is off going to college and I have found a wonderful place to retire (closer to my elderly mother) in a rural area where I can have dogs and chickens and maybe an Alpaca or two. I hope you love this house as much as I have, it definitely has the most charm of the bungalows on the block!. Enjoy!
This home is located in the Meadowbrook district in Oakland. This is often considered part one of the two intertwined neighborhoods, Meadow Brook and Reservoir Hills. Reservoir Hills, as the name indicates, is the hilly area on the eastern side of the neighborhood, while the pleasant sounding Meadow Brook is on the western side. The very popular neighborhood Fruitvale with its many restaurants and shops is just a hop-and-a-skip away as well.
The home is very close to the neighborhood school, Manzanita Seed School. Manzanita Seed is a dual immersion program where students are taught in both English and Spanish. Though the school does not rank fantastically on tests (the Great Schools website gives it a 7 out of 10),but it is light years ahead of many of the schools in the surrounding areas that have virtually fallen off the map in terms of student achievement scores. In addition, Manzanita offers free after school art programs taught by professional artists and musicians.
Overall, Reservoir Hills and to a lesser extent Meadow Brook, are some of the better spots to live in this area.
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CATS Website Honored by Advertising Industry Leaders with Two ADDY Awards
BATON ROUGE, La. – The Capital Area Transit System's website, www.brcats.com, was honored with two American Advertising Awards, also known as the ADDYs, by the Baton Rouge chapter of the American Advertising Federation.
The website, which launched last summer as a key element of CATS' efforts to improve service to its riders, was awarded a Gold ADDY in the category of responsive design and a Silver ADDY in the category of consumer websites.
CATS commissioned a new website in 2017 in order to better communicate with its riders, stakeholders, staff and the public about its services. The site is designed to be viewed easily on a mobile phone so that CATS riders can quickly and easily find information when they are out and about.
Site visitors can also sign up to receive updates about CATS' operations and programs via email newsletter on the site. News alerts and board meeting minutes, agendas and documents will be easy to view on the new site, increasing transparency about the board's activities. Board meetings will still be streamed through the agency's Ustream channel.
The new CATS site also incorporates more seamlessly with social media channels, allowing CATS to bring information to users in a familiar format. CATS currently provides routine updates and information about the agency using Facebook and Twitter.
The CATS website was developed by Baton Rouge-based Covalent Logic.


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Friday, November 28, 2008
The Return of Jeeves - P.G. Wodehouse
1953; 176 pages. Later renamed "Ring For Jeeves". Genre : British, light humour. Overall Rating : B.
P.G. Wodehouse (1881-1975) was a prolific British writer, best-known for his "Jeeves" series. Jeeves is a butler, somewhat in the style of "Benson", if you remember that TV show. Wodehouse is known for his satirical wit, and his stories usually have gobs of threads going on, which somehow all get resolved by the end of the book.
In The Return of Jeeves, the 9th earl of Towcester (pronounced 'Toaster') has fallen upon hard times, having money only for a few servants, one of which is Jeeves. He's trying to sell the family mansion, and is moonlighting as a bookie. Alas, the bookmaking falls victim to someone winning on long odds, forcing the earl to welsh on his paying-off. He flees to the mansion, where an ex-flame shows up to buy the estate. So does the irate bettor, who is secretly in love with the ex, which ticks off the earl's current betrothed, whose father wants to horsewhip the earl, but finds he has to borrow the earl's horsewhip to do so. Meanwhile, the earl's sister and brother-in-law show up; the latter of which has the marvelous talent of saying the worst thing at the worst time. Confused? Don't be. It's all quite easy to follow in the book.
What's To Like...
The humor is great yet somewhat subtle. Jeeves is wont to quote Shakespeare and other classical authors. The threads described above just keep getting more tangled, and it is a marvel to see how they all get tied up in the last couple chapters.
There's only about 4 settings in the book, which would make this ideal to stage as a play. The story is mostly wordplay, so this isn't a book to read if you're a-thirsting for action-packed thrills.
"England and America are two countries, separated by the same language." {George Bernard Shaw}
One of the real joys of reading The Return of Jeeves is that it's written in "British", not American. There were a slew of words and phrases that just aren't used on this side of the pond. Some examples :
"bally", as in 'a bally palace if I ever saw one'.
"brass up", as in 'you mean he can't brass up?'.
"S.P.", as in 'the chaps have a big S.P. job on for the Derby'.
"scrag", as in 'Set on him, you mean? Scrag him?'.
"napper", as in 'swat Mrs. Spottsworth on the napper with a blackjack?'.
"by Clarkson", as in 'a vague, unidentified figure in a moustache by Clarkson'.
P.G. Wodehouse was despised by the British "upper crust" because he portayed them as bumbling boobs. But authors like Douglas Adams and Terry Pratchett have acknowledged his influence on their writing style. So if Discworld or HHGTTG are your kind of humor, and you find the King's English a bally fine thing, you might give Jeeves a try.
5 comments:
- Amber said...
If the book is half as entertaining as your review, I suspect it is a good read.
Somehow reminds me of my favorite PBS Mystery series - Hercules Poirot.
- November 28, 2008 at 9:55 PM
- hamilcar barca said...
i suspect the library may be the best place to find Wodehouse books. Borders didn't have any, and i was lucky to find two Jeeves books at the used bookstore. i doubt any more will show up there though.
i haven't gone to the library since Jason was in junior high. maybe it's time to renew my card.
- November 29, 2008 at 5:00 PM
- Amanda said...
I love the library. I get most of my books there.
- November 29, 2008 at 5:02 PM
- Serena said...
This must be the butler my English teacher in high school was referring to when he read my first novel with a butler named Jeeves. LOL He advised me to change the butler's name.
- November 29, 2008 at 5:36 PM
- hamilcar barca said...
Amanda, I really need to get back in the habit of going to the library. it's no farther away than the used bookstore is, and Borders is even further away. i think my phobia has to do with them putting in an automated checker-outer. i have no idea how to use that.
Serena, now i'm curious. was your novel a comedy, and what name did you use to replace Jeeves?
- November 29, 2008 at 9:15 PM


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Search for a target by name (Search everywhere)
GoLand makes it possible to look for any item of the source code, databases, actions, elements of the user interface, and so on in a single action.
Learn about text search from Finding and replacing text in a project or Finding and replacing text in a file.
Press Shift twice to open the search window. By default, GoLand displays the list of recent files. Pressing double Shift again or Alt+N for mnemonics will select the Include non-project items checkbox and the list of search results will extend to non-project related items.
Start typing your query. GoLand lists the results dividing them into sections where your query is found.Press Ctrl+Up or Ctrl+Down (⌘↑/⌘↓ on macOS) to jump between sections.
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Press Tab to switch the scope of your search to types, files, symbols, or actions.
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Ctrl+N: finds a type by name.
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Ctrl+Shift+A: finds an action by name. You can find any action even if it doesn't have a mapped shortcut or appear in the menu. For example, Emacs actions, such as kill rings, sticky selection, or hungry backspace.
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That was a different era when tears were what a woman belonged to. Now she has learned to overcome the hardships of life; she has known how to accomplish her dreams with her passions; she has awakened about how to drag over the coals. A woman is not the symbol of 'weak' now; it is 'strength' that she represents. Star Plus, through social networking sites and its show gave a tribute to entire womankind. Salute to the efforts!
Facts Unveiled
We people still live in a society very proudly, where men are permitted to survive after doing the disgraceful acts like rape. Injustice is promoted and and domestic violence is accepted silently. How shameful this reality is! Here, the leading question is if we are understanding it is miserable (don't we?), then why we are bearing this at all?!
National Family Health Survey reports are an eye-opener, which reveal that 37 percent of females of our society are facing violence by their spouses post-marriage. What a shame ... ! Their reaction on this is indeed shocking as 55 percent of females take this behavior warranted. More disappointing thing is they don't file a case or take protection because of hesitation and fear of getting addressed as a social stigma.
Girls and Women, Do You Know This?
An astounding fact is many females do not know what comes under the circumference of domestic violence or spousal abuse. Deal all, violence includes throwing or pushing something on, beating and slapping. Even an abusive language is also not endurable.
Learn to Say No! Come Ahead to Take a Stand!
Wake up woman! Don't let anyone (whether your husband or closest relative) take you for granted and what will you get by hushing up such a case where you are getting the signs of brutality on your body and soul? Doesn't matter it is "domestic", violence is wicked! Raise your voice and say 'no' to it. If a husband or father beats a wife or daughter, stop him! If a bride is seen threatened or beaten to death, bring it to a halt! As it is a criminal offence, neither become a part of it nor tolerate it in front of your eyes. Both the criminal and a silent witness are faulty, remember!
Star Plus Saluted the Strength of a Woman from 1 PM to 2 PM on International Women's Day
The Bollywood diva, Vidya Balan hosted the show that aired on Star Plus, in order to celebrate the International Women's Day through saluting the bold actions.
Lauren stunned the audiences with her powerful performance and expressions.
The show saluted the Red Brigade, a group of one hundred odd women who took a stand against the attackers for the issue regarding lack of law enforcement. The group patrols streets and stand against the men attacking and harassing a woman.
Sayantani gave a great act on Womens Day special program on Star Plus.
The show not only witnessed wonderful performances but also presented a proud winner and achiever Deepa Malik in the episode, who fought and won the battle against the issue. Her story was tear-filling, but she proved that disability is nothing but mere a state of mind.
No More Kamzor shared the life story of Prema Dhanraj who after an accident suffered burns and now, she treats burn-victims being a successful surgeon.
Where comedy queen Bharti Singh gave some memorable shots with a gun, Vidya Balan promoted some self-defense practices and tips.
It inspired from head to toe the viewers the way Kalpana Saroj, who born in a Dalit family, fought against the social pressure and overcame. Now, she is a leading business woman.
Mohan Shakti performed a dance act and depicted various shades of a woman.


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A simple perusal of the above table will show that in 19 quarters of Obama governance there have only been 8 quarters with growth at 2% or above . That is anemic "growth" at best . Three quarters with negative growth and three quarters with growth in the 3% range . Pathetic . For a sitting president to be re-elected with this economic record is not only unprecedented but an embarrassment .
" The American economy has taken a nosedive.For the first time in over three years, the U.S. Gross Domestic Product shrank. Between October and December of 2012, the GDP had a negative growth of 0.1. And let's remember that this is the same quarter where we saw the media go into hyper-drive to spin Obama's anemic job and GDP growth into a repeat of the Roaring Twenties."
Media corruption is the obvious answer . If the MSM did their job even half a diligently in the age of Obama as they did with Bush we would all be better off .
" The media is just as bad. The biggest story in our country today should be the increase in poverty and an unemployment crisis so dire our labor force has shrunk to thirty-year lows. But neither will speak of it. We do, however, know all about some idiot and his phony girlfriend. We know all about a "heckle" that didn't happen. One wonders which is the bread and which is the circus."
We anxiously await the " unexpected " nature of the first quarter report for 2013 . With the tax hikes and Obamacare mandates kicking in as of January first we wager that this quarter is going to be a real winner .
Related articles
- U.S. Economy Unexpectedly Contracted in Fourth Quarter (americanfreedombybarbara.com)
- GDP Drop (pointsandfigures.com)
- Thanks Barack… GDP Drops .1% in Last Quarter of 2012 (thegatewaypundit.com)
- US economy shrinks 0.1 pct., 1st time in 3 1/2 years (kansascity.com)
- U.S. Economy Contracts -0.1% in Q4, Led By Reduced Defense Spending (tempusfx.typepad.com)
- US Ends 2012 With 103.8% Debt To GDP (zerohedge.com)
- US GDP contracts for first time since end of recession (telegraph.co.uk)
- Economy Shrank At 0.1 Percent Annual Rate In Fourth Quarter (npr.org)
- Breaking: Q4 GDP drops to -0.1% (hotair.com)


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Sociological stories part of award-nominated Shirley Baker exhibition
Visitors to the Manchester Art Gallery's Shirley Baker exhibition have been able to hear the voices of some of the children photographed by Baker in post-war Manchester and Salford. The stories, gathered by a Manchester sociologist, were used to make an audio guide to the exhibition, which is now nominated for a City Life Award.
Professor of Sociology and History Penny Tinkler jointly led a project to unearth the stories behind Shirley Baker's famous images of everyday life in Manchester in the 1960s and 1970s. Taken during the 'slum clearances' of the time, some of the photographs show children playing in the rubble of demolished streets with recognisable landmarks in the background. One shows a very young child playing on a demolished site, with University of Manchester buildings behind them.
Prof Tinkler worked with exhibition curator Anna Douglas to collect the stories; interviewing people who lived and played in the streets in the photographs. Some were able to spot themselves in Baker's images. Visitors to the exhibition were able to listen to the stories as they looked at the images. The stories will be archived in the City Library. Visitors were also able to add their own stories in a recording booth.
Penny Tinkler recalls the fascinating stories she heard in the course of the project: "Some interviewees recalled that their broken bones, burns and mild concussion from playing in derelict houses were treated lightly by parents - this was not neglect, but part of a culture of robustness that was essential for surviving and finding pleasure amidst poverty.
"Community was at the heart of everyday life and interviewees had intense memories of the importance of friends and neighbours. The bull-dozing of these so-called slums was remembered in diverse ways. For some it represented an unwarranted destruction of place and community. Others recalled excitement at the new possibilities afforded by living in high rise flats and the novelty of having an inside toilet."
The Shirley Baker exhibition at Manchester Art Gallery is nominated for a City Life Award alongside the Raqib Shaw exhibition at the University's The Whitworth gallery. You can vote online in the best art exhibition or event category (Manchester Evening News site).


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Mr. Tesfai Gebreyesus passed away
Mr. Tesfai had worked for over 50 years as International Referee, FIFA's and CAF's Referees Instructor, as well as President of Football Confederation of East and Central African countries.
Mr. Tesfai had been a renowned International Referee for over 22 years and had successfully refereed the final African Cup in 1970 and 1980, at the Argentina World Cup 1978 and at the Los Angeles Olympics in 1984.
Mr. Tesfai had played significant role in the renaissance and management of Eritrean football.
Mr. Tesfai was awarded Medal of Honor from the Supreme Council for Sports in Africa in 2012.
The funeral service of the late Mr. Tesfai Gebreyesus will be held tomorrow, 25 August at 8:00 AM at the Hazhaz Cemetery.
Expressing deep sorrow in the passing away of Mr. Tesfai Gebreyesus, the Commission of Culture and Sports as well as the Eritrean National Football Federation conveys condolences to families and friends.


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The company was founded in Hillerstorp, Sweden, in 1942 and initially provided only products for local fishermen, before adding automotive ski and roof racks to their portfolio in the 1960s. Present in more than 140 markets around the world today, Thule is a specialised provider of transportation solutions for cars and bicycles, ranging from luggage of all kinds to camping and caravan accessories. The manufacturer's many different products combine to make transporting anything in the city or when travelling easier, helping users to take all the things needed for an active life with them "safely, simply and in style". It is this very promise that the three words of the brand slogan "Bring your life" summarise: Thule offers solutions for everything that people carry and want to transport in their lives – from surfboards, bikes and skis to their kids, a camera and outdoor gear. Together with the striking logo, which places the company name in bold white capital letters on a black background, the brand aims to communicate the values of security, functionality and design. All brand commercials focus on the feel and lifestyle that Thule products provide. In deep snow on high mountains or submerged in the waves of the sea, the commercials show people experiencing natural sceneries, sporting challenges and adventures that leave lasting emotional impressions. Thus promoting the company's reliable and easy-to-use product assortment, the identity and vision of the company to offer high-quality solutions for a wide variety of outdoor activities and lifestyles is expressed in a distinctive and consistent manner.
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The Swedish premium outdoor manufacturer Thule convinces with a brand image that has been implemented in a highly consistent and engaging manner. All categories, from the website to the product design and packaging, as well as advertising and the commercials in particular, are infused by the company's clear and appealing brand message. This not only results in a visually distinctive and easy-to-recognise appearance, it also brings the image of this premium yet down-to-earth and thus typically Nordic company to life in a highly credible manner.
- Company:Thule Group AB
- Founding Year:1942
- Headquarters:Malmö, Sweden
- Company Founder:Erik Thulin
- Number of Employees:2,200
- Claim:Bring your life
- Red Dot Awards:2011, 2012, 2014, 2016–2019
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Introduction: Replace Bronco Ignition Lever
How to replace the ignition lock/tumbler actuator lever in a late 80's, early 90's fullsize Ford pickup or Bronco.
I am NOT a certified mechanic. I have been mostly self taught, the result being that I often have no clue what a tool or part's name is. After having ordered certain parts for various vehicles, I know that part names can change depending on manufacturer. It is handy to have the broken or malfunctioning piece when you walk into the parts store, though. As for tool names, being able to describe exactly what you are trying to do goes a long way.
I come close to calling parts in this instructable, "Thing-a-ma-bob," or "whatsit", but forced myself to use more logical, descriptive terms. You're welcome.
Always disconnect the battery. Just do it.
Step 1: Tools and Materials
Make sure you have everything listed, even if it means a trip to your local auto or hardware store. Being a pack rat comes in handy for the screws... You actually only need one screw but damned if I know what the size is.
Tools needed:
Deep sockets, assorted sizes
Socket wrench set
Screw driver
Steering wheel puller
Claw hammer
Snap ring pliers
Hardware needed:
Assorted, small, blunt screws
Replacement lever (pic #4)
Handy to have:
Telescoping magnet
Step 2: Removal of Steering Wheel
Locate and remove the two screws holding the cover onto the wheel. These will be on the backside of the cover.
Unplug the 2 electrical clips.
Using a socket (14), remove the large center bolt.
Attach steering wheel remover. For the most part these are all the same: thread arm all the way up center bolt, thread two side bolts on either side in the corresponding nut holes on the steering wheel. Using a socket (in my case, a 16), ratchet the center bolt until the wheel pops off.
Set aside.
Step 3: Turn Signal
Unscrew the turn signal lever. In every video I watched, this step was forgotten until after it needed to be out of the way.
I, too, forgot. But unlike a poorly edited video, I have benefit of arranging this in steps ?
Step 4: Wiring Harness Removal
Remove the two black bolts above the warning switch. One goes to the ground, the other seems to seat the ignition tumbler.
There are three philips screws barely visible in these pics. They, too, need to be removed.
Once all retaining hardware has been removed, carefully ease harness out, pulling gently on the bundle of wires to give yourself an inch or so of slack.
Do NOT, for the love of all that is greasy, yank on the bundle. This can damage/destroy its connections.
Step 5: Remove Ignition Switch
This will either be a gloriously frustrating step, or stupid easy.
There is a pin beneath the switch (in the picture, you will see it to the right of my thumb). This pin needs to be pushed in, while turning the key in the ignition all the way on (you disconnected the battery, right?)... while simultaneously pulling the switch away from the column.
The pin will push all the way in and the ignition switch should pop out. If it doesn't... jiggle it back and forth until it does.
It will pop out, trust me.
In the picture, the column cover is actaully removed from the column. This is a testament to how completely broken the switch actuator lever was. Yours might not just pop off like that until the ignition switch is removed.
Step 6: Remove Collar
This round part should easily slide over your wiring harness assembly. If you had to remove the ignition switch, it won't look like the picture. If the collar came off with the switch in, welcome to the club, remove your ignition switch now (see previous step).
Step 7: Remove Retaining Ring
This was a bear, a trip to AutoZone, and a busted knuckle for me.
Don't be like me, have your retaining ring pliers ready to go.
There is a retaining ring keeping the rest of the assembly from sliding forward on the column. Find the right tips/angle for your pliers and attach using the provided micro allen wrench. Gently spread the ring and slide off column.
Put somewhere safe.
Step 8: Missing Piece of the Puzzle
I was at a standstill for a few minutes trying to figure out how the heck to get the new part in. The few videos I found for this repair did not mention this step, and usually resulted in the person removing the ENTIRE column, from the knuckle behind the firewall forward. Another popular option for these back yard mechanics was to file or dremel off sections of their new ignition lock actuator lever.
Don't do that.
I went with option three and called dad. 45 years of experience working on cars, mostly Fords, always beats YouTube diy.
In picture one you will notice a silver, threaded hole. Picture three shows the same style hole on the opposite side.
Test fit some short, blunt screws until you find one that fits. Partially screw it in.
Take your claw hammer, sink the claw over the screw head, and gently pull on that screw. The silver bit will pop right out.
Place silver bit somewhere safe and repeat on other side.
Step 9: Wait, Does Yours Tilt?
My Bronco was born a poor, basic Bronco. Over the years previous owners have added awesome things like power locks, power windows, cruise control and A/C.
One thing that it does not have is tilt steering.
However, Ford, being as awesomely lazy as most other car company's, did build it with the mechanism, just no lever.
If yours came with tilt steering, you might wanna spend a minute marking which tooth your mechanism is currently on.
If your Bronco is budget, you can probably skip over counting teeth and just pry the mechanism up with a flat head screw driver so it can lift over the small bar on the bottom.
I only have two hands so this step was not photographed.
A fairly large spring will pop out once you have completed this step successfully. Just remember to put it back when reassembling, or else you will find yourself redoing a couple steps.
We will call it a learning experience. ?
Step 10: Remove Broken Part
The silver, cheap metal looking bit in the picture is the ignition lock actuator lever. When in perfect shape, it smoothly glides back at the turn of your key to turn your rig on. If broken, when you turn your key, nothing happens.
To remove it, take a tiny blunt object (like one of the retaining ring plier attachments) hold it over the pin, and very sweetly tap that pin out. This is where having a telescoping magnet comes in handy. I kept mine next to the pin at all times so it wouldn't fly out across the cab once free of the lever.
Gently convince the new part back in. Place pin back over hole and tap back in.
Go ahead, I'll wait.
Step 11: Almost Done
The hardest step in front of you is making sure the ignition switch catches on the bottom, inner tiny arm sticking out of the new part. Its a pain, and I didn't take pics due to the struggle I went through.
Basically, put everything back together by reversing the steps you took to get here.
When you get to the retaining ring part, find a short length of pipe that will slip over the column and extrude past the column. Gently tap the pipe until you have forced enough of the section back to put the ring back in its little depression.
Continue reversing the steps until your steering wheel is back on, you have reconnected the battery, and the key actually turns your rig on.
Cool, right?


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Despite much of the hype wearing off, Pokemon GO is still one of the most successful mobile games of all time. The game has become a cultural phenomenon, not to mention a money-maker for Niantic Labs, The Pokemon Company, and Nintendo. But just how many downloads has Pokemon GO achieved? Over 500 million across Android and iOS, according to a press release from earlier today.
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I have been talking about the large but unknown amount of debts that exist in China. Yesterday I briefly touched on how real estate developers got financing from so-called private equities, which were largely loan sharks in disguise. For the past year or more, I have also been highlighting the risks that the local government debts problems could have been hugely underestimated by the consensus.
Debts always appear less of a problem when the economy is doing well and asset prices are rising. It is when things are going the other way that what seemed to be a small issue becomes a big problem. For real estate developers, the level of debts being accumulated over the past 2 or 3 years are starting to put much pressure on them as the real estate market cools, leading to bankruptcies, that I expect to spread. For local governments, what they have been investing in, financed by debts (via local government financing vehicles and others), are largely projects that have little or no return. Yes, these developers and local governments are borrowing money to build things, which generates GDP. However, with all those investments having no return (or even negative return, or assets they create decline in value), they are "burning" money, and bad debts have to increase on the other side, i.e. banks' balance sheets.
Just how desperate are all these local governments in China are?
Sina reports a ridiculous story of teachers (and many others) in Liangshan, Shandong, are being asked (or forced) to buy a wealth management product issued by a trust, apparently (does it ring a bell?). The one-page document on this particular product (shall I call it a prospectus?) said the government is trying to raise RMB200 million, with a maturity of 3 years, and interest rate of 10%. The money being raised will be used for "urban construction". One teacher said he was asked to invest in RMB10,000 of this thing, which is a huge amount for him (worth half a year of his salary). Other teachers and staff are being asked the same, and are being warned that they will have no chance of being promoted if they do not buy these products.
According to the report, Liangshan county government is not the only one which are trying to force people into lending money. Many other countries' and cities' local governments are doing similar things. Very desperate indeed.
This article originally appeared here: One China's local government: "Lend me the money, or your career will be at a standstill"
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The years I've worn you,
warm upon my shoulder
have led us here --
surprised to find us older.
And there was nothing left
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Booja-Booja Chocolate Salted Caramel Dairy Free Ice Cream has scooped Best Food Award 2017 at the Organic & Natural Business Product Awards, announced in the Spring 2018 edition of the Organic & Natural Business Magazine. Voted for by the retailers who sell organic products across the UK, and looking in particular for new product innovations, Booja-Booja delicious dairy free, gluten & soya free, organic ice cream has come out top beating a number of other entrants for the title.
Chocolate Salted Caramel is a truly exquisite chocolate caramel dairy-free ice cream made in Norfolk with chwoozles of salted caramel chocolate sauce using a clean recipe with five simple ingredients. Organic, delicious, vegan, gluten-free and soya-free, this ice cream has at least 70% less saturated fat than the leading dairy ice creams.
Instead of using processed plant-based milks, Booja-Booja ice cream bases are made using organic cashew nuts, are free from additives and preservatives and do not contain any refined sugars. Chocolate Salted Caramel uses sea salt harvested by hand in Cornwall and is sweetened with a touch of organic coconut syrup.
Commenting on the win, Louise Collins said: "We are absolutely delighted to win this award. It means so much to be voted the winner of the 'Best Food' category by the retailers who are selling our Dairy Free Ice Creams every day. Chocolate Salted Caramel, with its chwoozles of salted caramel sauce, is fast becoming a huge favourite with consumers so we're really pleased that our stockists love it so much too. We're particularly pleased that one of our Dairy Free Ice Creams has won such a broad category, up against so many great products. This is an exciting time for the free-from market, which is growing fast and becoming increasingly important, so we're thrilled that retailers have voted our Dairy Free Ice Cream this year's winner. We'd like to say a huge thank you to everyone who voted for us."


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Need The Best Portable Ice Maker? See These 2017 Reviews
Best Portable Ice Maker Reviewed in 2017 for the Price - Igloo Ice Maker
- 26 pounds of ice per day
- Makes Ice in as little as 6 minutes
- 2 sizes to choose from
- Automatic overflow protection
- Stainless steel look or multiple color choices to match any kitchen
- Not super high capacity
- Storage bin doesn't have super-high capacity
- Owner manual for ease of use
A very popular countertop appliance is the portable ice machine. It can be used for supplemental ice or for other purposes. While it's commonly used in a kitchen environment, this countertop ice maker with its compact design can be used almost anywhere where you have electricity. A lot of people buy one for a small bar that they have in their home.
The installation of a bulky freezer or refrigerator can require an enormous amount of effort, so a lot of people prefer to purchase a smaller appliance. As you might have gathered from the name, these appliances can be used almost anywhere, and they don't require any installation.
The easy-to-use control panel with LCD display means that all you need to do is pour water into the water reservoir and choose your desired settings. You should have a fresh batch of ice within minutes. You also get to avoid the use of ice trays. You can use this appliance in RVs, boats and campers; you can even use it for tailgating.
However, as mentioned earlier, an ice maker does require a source of electricity, so that is something to remember. Most countertop ice-making machines are created to match existing décor, so if you want to use it for that purpose, you have nothing to worry about.
Some of the newest ice maker machines have a long list of features and make the process easy and enjoyable. Most models have an insulated storage bin, so the ice that you make with the model doesn't melt very quickly.
A lot of the newer models give you a few different ice sizes and shapes to choose from, so if you don't need large cubes, you can have the machine make smaller cubes or even crushed ice.
How They Work
When compared with the alternatives, these machines operate differently. They freeze water directly, so the amount of time that is needed to make a single batch of ice is dramatically reduced.
In the beginning, water must be added to the machine's reservoir, which should be filled to wherever the fill line is located. The nature of the machine requires you to manually fill it with water because it's not connected to a water source like a freeze or refrigerator.
It doesn't matter what you fill the machine with – you can use water from a jug, bucket or faucet. The unit should have a freeze tray in the top portion of it, but the location of this component can vary from one model to the next.
There should be a small hole in the bottom of the machine, and water is pumped through the hole and up into the freezer element. Any excess overflow water should find its way back into the reservoir.
Metal prongs are lowered into the water that is located in the freeze tray, and the prongs get extremely cold, so they're able to freeze the water in minutes.
This is how many portable models make ice, but there are many other methods that these machines use to make ice. It depends on the brand and available features.
What You NEED To Know
Anyone who currently owns or plans on purchasing an ice machine needs to read all of the information below. Some people have been told that they need a water line for their portable ice machine.
All that you need to do is pour water into the appliance. Another question you might have concerns how long it takes the machine to make ice. The majority of models will start dropping ice cubes into the bin within a few short minutes.
A traditional ice tray can take hours to freeze ice, so it should be quite obvious what product is better. With a portable unit, you can get the ice that you need whenever you need it.
If you're wondering about the size, most of these appliances are small enough to fit comfortable onto a countertop, but they're large enough to hold enough ice to make them worth using. Most models are about the size of a standard bread maker.
Why Are They Portable?
These appliances are classified as portable devices because they don't require a designated water line. They also don't require a drain line – all they need is a power supply.
You can take one anywhere that you have a 110 to 120V outlet. However, if you want to take them on a boat or similar, you can purchase an inexpensive power inverter which will give you the electrical outlet required for the appliance.
Cleaning and Maintenance
Once you've made your purchase, it's important to understand cleaning and maintenance for these appliances. Fortunately, ice makers require minimal maintenance.
They don't really require much more than occasional cleaning, which ensures the device runs smoothly. It's also a good idea to use a special cleaner that is made for ice machines occasionally. The ice scoop should also be cleaned periodically.
Storage and Capacity
There is a difference between storage and capacity. A machine's ice production refers to how much product the machine can produce during a 24-hour period.
The storage capacity is the amount of ice that the compact ice maker is capable of holding. Some people worry about overflow, but fortunately, most models have a mechanism that stops the machine from making more ice if the bin is full.
Types of Ice
You will find that, due to the nature of the machine, most of these appliances produce bullet ice, which is exactly what it sounds like – many ice cubes in the shape of a bullet.
These chunks of ice have a cylindrical shape. While a lot of models produce the cloudy type of ice that you would get from using a traditional freezer, there are some models that produce impurity-free product, which is what you typically get from a restaurant.
Also remember that these appliances almost always use a three-prong plug. One of the greatest benefits of owning such a machine is the ability to use it outdoors.
While many consumers will use it on the countertop in their kitchen, many more will use it outdoors, such as while boating. It can be used anywhere where there is a usable power source.
Are you looking for the best portable ice maker? If you are, then you've found it here! All of the research has been done – we've done it for you. We compiled all of it into this top-three list, so you can use it to quickly and effortlessly find what you need.
For our second choice portable ice maker machine, we went with the Igloo Portable Ice Maker in Black, and we really feel that this was a good choice. The Igloo Ice Maker has the compact design, portable design that you would expect from such a machine. It can be used in boats, RVs and virtually anywhere that you have a power source.
At 26 pounds per day, it produces 2 pounds less than our top pick, but that is to be expected. Once you own this ice-making machine, you'll never need to purchase ice from the store again, and if you know how expensive a few pounds of ice are at the store, you will see that this machine is more than a bargain.
It has an LCD display control panel, which is very easy to read. Sadly, you only get to choose two different settings for ice size, but this isn't a big deal.
All you need to do is plug it into a power supply, add an adequate amount of water and wait 15 minutes for the freezing cycle to run its course.
This portable ice maker machine has been designed in a way that gives it an amazing reputation, and reviews from consumers don't lie about this. We really believe this ice maker is perfect for your houseboat, but you can use it anywhere. You can click here for Igloo.
2nd Choice
Since all of these products are so similar, we had a hard time deciding on this one in our ice maker review. We ended up going with this model. There are several reasons why this model made the top of the list. It can make as much as 28 pounds of ice in a single day.
- Small footprint
- Great ice production (26 pounds)
- Very reasonably priced
- Various ice cube sizes
It can be used at barbecues, picnics and parties. It will literally give you a supply of ice whenever you need it. The portable design makes it very easy to use indoors or outdoors. It will fit on tables and countertops – and basically wherever you might need it.
When operating it, you can choose from three different ice cube sizes, and these sizes are small, medium or large. It has a fast freezing cycle, which takes about 6 to 15 minutes, so you can get a brand new batch of ice after the cycle finishes.
The electronic controls are easy to use and do what they say they do. It also has indicator lights that will tell you when it's time to add more water or when your ice is ready to use.
In case you're wondering, this model makes bullet-shaped ice, as these machines usually do. This is a great machine with virtually no negative reviews. It has all of the features that you need, produces fresh ice and is portable. You can click here for Avalon.Buy on Amazon
The third choice was also slightly difficult to make because there are MANY comparable models in the same price range. We thought "oh – too many choices!"
We really think this model is worth the money, and we chose it because it's about the same price as many comparable models but has more to offer and significantly better consumer reviews.
With this product, you WON'T have to buy any more ice from the store, and if you find yourself needing quite a bit of ice frequently, then this product will satisfy those needs.
It's easy to use and doesn't produce a huge mess to clean up. Like many comparable models, it makes about 26 pounds of ice per day, assuming you were using it continually. Fortunately, you don't have to connect it to a water line. You just pour the water in, turn on the power and let it do its thing.
A full freezing cycle will take about 6 to 13 minutes, which is how long you must wait in between fresh batches of ice. Each batch contains 9 cubes.
We really like the silver exterior of this model – it's modernized and will match virtually any setting. Also, silver just makes you think of fresh ice.
Another reason why we chose this model is because it's lightweight, at only 20 pounds. It has an LED display that is really easy to read – even for those who would usually have trouble – and it's an all-around great product for the money. You can get more info here.
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There are countless reasons to love whitewater rafting: From the exercise to the adrenaline rush, incredible scenic beauty to the chance to see wildlife in its natural habitat, to spending quality time with family and friends. But ultimately, rafting is an activity that people who visit and live in Basalt do for the pure fun of it!
There's a raft trip that's just right for you; outings range from calm family floats to heart-pumping whitewater adventures. Most companies offer trips April to October, with peak rafting season June to August.


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Watch the full show: http://www.domainsherpa.com/discussion-20140605/
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