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/**
 * Service definition for Sheets (v4).
 *
 *

 * Reads and writes Google Sheets.

 *
 *

 * For more information about this service, see the API
 * Documentation
 *

 *
 * @author Google, Inc.
 */
class Google_Service_Sheets extends Google_Service
{
  /** View and manage the files in your Google Drive. */
  const DRIVE =
      "https://www.googleapis.com/auth/drive";
  /** View and manage Google Drive files and folders that you have opened or created with this app. */
  const DRIVE_FILE =
      "https://www.googleapis.com/auth/drive.file";
  /** View the files in your Google Drive. */
  const DRIVE_READONLY =
      "https://www.googleapis.com/auth/drive.readonly";
  /** View and manage your spreadsheets in Google Drive. */
  const SPREADSHEETS =
      "https://www.googleapis.com/auth/spreadsheets";
  /** View your Google Spreadsheets. */
  const SPREADSHEETS_READONLY =
      "https://www.googleapis.com/auth/spreadsheets.readonly";

  public $spreadsheets;
  public $spreadsheets_sheets;
  public $spreadsheets_values;

  /**
   * Constructs the internal representation of the Sheets service.
   *
   * @param Google_Client $client
   */
  public function __construct(Google_Client $client)
  {
    parent::__construct($client);
    $this->rootUrl = 'https://sheets.googleapis.com/';
    $this->servicePath = '';
    $this->version = 'v4';
    $this->serviceName = 'sheets';

    $this->spreadsheets = new Google_Service_Sheets_Resource_Spreadsheets(
        $this,
        $this->serviceName,
        'spreadsheets',
        array(
          'methods' => array(
            'batchUpdate' => array(
              'path' => 'v4/spreadsheets/{spreadsheetId}:batchUpdate',
              'httpMethod' => 'POST',
              'parameters' => array(
                'spreadsheetId' => array(
                  'location' => 'path',
                  'type' => 'string',
                  'required' => true,
                ),
              ),
            ),'create' => array(
              'path' => 'v4/spreadsheets',
              'httpMethod' => 'POST',
              'parameters' => array(),
            ),'get' => array(
              'path' => 'v4/spreadsheets/{spreadsheetId}',
              'httpMethod' => 'GET',
              'parameters' => array(
                'spreadsheetId' => array(
                  'location' => 'path',
                  'type' => 'string',
                  'required' => true,
                ),
                'includeGridData' => array(
                  'location' => 'query',
                  'type' => 'boolean',
                ),
                'ranges' => array(
                  'location' => 'query',
                  'type' => 'string',
                  'repeated' => true,
                ),
              ),
            ),
          )
        )
    );
    $this->spreadsheets_sheets = new Google_Service_Sheets_Resource_SpreadsheetsSheets(
        $this,
        $this->serviceName,
        'sheets',
        array(
          'methods' => array(
            'copyTo' => array(
              'path' => 'v4/spreadsheets/{spreadsheetId}/sheets/{sheetId}:copyTo',
              'httpMethod' => 'POST',
              'parameters' => array(
                'spreadsheetId' => array(
                  'location' => 'path',
                  'type' => 'string',
                  'required' => true,
                ),
                'sheetId' => array(
                  'location' => 'path',
                  'type' => 'integer',
                  'required' => true,
                ),
              ),
            ),
          )
        )
    );
    $this->spreadsheets_values = new Google_Service_Sheets_Resource_SpreadsheetsValues(
        $this,
        $this->serviceName,
        'values',
        array(
          'methods' => array(
            'append' => array(
              'path' => 'v4/spreadsheets/{spreadsheetId}/values/{range}:append',
              'httpMethod' => 'POST',
              'parameters' => array(
                'spreadsheetId' => array(
                  'location' => 'path',
                  'type' => 'string',
                  'required' => true,
                ),
                'range' => array(
                  'location' => 'path',
                  'type' => 'string',
                  'required' => true,
                ),
                'responseValueRenderOption' => array(
                  'location' => 'query',
                  'type' => 'string',
                ),
                'insertDataOption' => array(
                  'location' => 'query',
                  'type' => 'string',
                ),
                'valueInputOption' => array(
                  'location' => 'query',
                  'type' => 'string',
                ),
                'responseDateTimeRenderOption' => array(
                  'location' => 'query',
                  'type' => 'string',
                ),
                'includeValuesInResponse' => array(
                  'location' => 'query',
                  'type' => 'boolean',
                ),
              ),
            ),'batchClear' => array(
              'path' => 'v4/spreadsheets/{spreadsheetId}/values:batchClear',
              'httpMethod' => 'POST',
              'parameters' => array(
                'spreadsheetId' => array(
                  'location' => 'path',
                  'type' => 'string',
                  'required' => true,
                ),
              ),
            ),'batchGet' => array(
              'path' => 'v4/spreadsheets/{spreadsheetId}/values:batchGet',
              'httpMethod' => 'GET',
              'parameters' => array(
                'spreadsheetId' => array(
                  'location' => 'path',
                  'type' => 'string',
                  'required' => true,
                ),
                'dateTimeRenderOption' => array(
                  'location' => 'query',
                  'type' => 'string',
                ),
                'valueRenderOption' => array(
                  'location' => 'query',
                  'type' => 'string',
                ),
                'majorDimension' => array(
                  'location' => 'query',
                  'type' => 'string',
                ),
                'ranges' => array(
                  'location' => 'query',
                  'type' => 'string',
                  'repeated' => true,
                ),
              ),
            ),'batchUpdate' => array(
              'path' => 'v4/spreadsheets/{spreadsheetId}/values:batchUpdate',
              'httpMethod' => 'POST',
              'parameters' => array(
                'spreadsheetId' => array(
                  'location' => 'path',
                  'type' => 'string',
                  'required' => true,
                ),
              ),
            ),'clear' => array(
              'path' => 'v4/spreadsheets/{spreadsheetId}/values/{range}:clear',
              'httpMethod' => 'POST',
              'parameters' => array(
                'spreadsheetId' => array(
                  'location' => 'path',
                  'type' => 'string',
                  'required' => true,
                ),
                'range' => array(
                  'location' => 'path',
                  'type' => 'string',
                  'required' => true,
                ),
              ),
            ),'get' => array(
              'path' => 'v4/spreadsheets/{spreadsheetId}/values/{range}',
              'httpMethod' => 'GET',
              'parameters' => array(
                'spreadsheetId' => array(
                  'location' => 'path',
                  'type' => 'string',
                  'required' => true,
                ),
                'range' => array(
                  'location' => 'path',
                  'type' => 'string',
                  'required' => true,
                ),
                'majorDimension' => array(
                  'location' => 'query',
                  'type' => 'string',
                ),
                'dateTimeRenderOption' => array(
                  'location' => 'query',
                  'type' => 'string',
                ),
                'valueRenderOption' => array(
                  'location' => 'query',
                  'type' => 'string',
                ),
              ),
            ),'update' => array(
              'path' => 'v4/spreadsheets/{spreadsheetId}/values/{range}',
              'httpMethod' => 'PUT',
              'parameters' => array(
                'spreadsheetId' => array(
                  'location' => 'path',
                  'type' => 'string',
                  'required' => true,
                ),
                'range' => array(
                  'location' => 'path',
                  'type' => 'string',
                  'required' => true,
                ),
                'valueInputOption' => array(
                  'location' => 'query',
                  'type' => 'string',
                ),
                'responseDateTimeRenderOption' => array(
                  'location' => 'query',
                  'type' => 'string',
                ),
                'includeValuesInResponse' => array(
                  'location' => 'query',
                  'type' => 'boolean',
                ),
                'responseValueRenderOption' => array(
                  'location' => 'query',
                  'type' => 'string',
                ),
              ),
            ),
          )
        )
    );
  }
}


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Dear Abby: Slow payment for bookkeeping costs family its harmony
DEAR ABBY: I take care of my daughter-in-law's taxes and have for the past 15 years. I have never charged her for it. When she brings me the paperwork, it is always a mess. I told her I would be her full-time bookkeeper and charge her $300 a month, but it's like getting blood from a turnip. I have to beg her each month for my pay.
My husband said I should stop doing it for her. What should I do? I feel that this is driving a wedge between us. She owns a small construction cleaning service and makes good money. — GOOD WITH FIGURES IN FLORIDA
DEAR GOOD: Your daughter-in-law may resent the fact that you want payment for keeping her finances in order, but I'll bet you're charging far less than a non-family member would. It's time to tell her that dunning her for money every month has become too stressful. Suggest that she set up an automatic fund transfer to your account to cover the monthly fee. If she's unwilling to do that, then your husband has the right idea and it would be better for both of you if she hired someone else for these services.
DEAR ABBY: One of my dearest friends has a nasty habit of making snide comments about people who are overweight. We've been friends for more than 40 years, and she has always been this way.
Now that I'm older, I have packed on a few pounds myself, and when she says these things in a conversation, I'm like, "Hey, I'm overweight too! Am I disgusting?" I can't seem to find the words to get her to think about what she says.
It doesn't really hurt my feelings, but it makes her sound like a horrible person, and she really isn't. She's a dear in almost every other respect. I would like to get her to stop this, so what's your advice? — FRIEND HAS A FAULT
DEAR FRIEND: The next time she does it, say out loud, "Hey, I'm overweight, too! Am I disgusting like you say about those other people? I have listened to this for 40 years and enough is enough! You are sweet, but when you say those things, you come across as nasty and judgmental. So cut it out!" (Better late than never.)
DEAR ABBY: I am 41, divorced for the second time, and I have fallen madly in love with a wonderful man. He got out of a 12-year relationship six months ago. Until just last week he still had ties with her, but he finally washed his hands of her. The only thing is, he lied to her to avoid a confrontation. He couldn't bring himself to stand up to her and tell her the truth.
It hurts me deeply, and it has forced a wedge between us. He doesn't understand why it hurts me so much, and he doesn't seem to care. I'm trying to shake it, but it's hard to do. I just need someone to help me get over it. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. — HEARTBROKEN IN TENNESSEE
DEAR HEARTBROKEN: I wish you had revealed what this gentleman is afraid to tell his ex. Could it be that he is involved with you? If so, this is a red flag. His unwillingness or inability to tell the truth is a serious character flaw and not something you should ignore.
Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

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Male reindeer lose their antlers in winter – unless they're castrated.
You know Dasher, and Dancer, and Prancer, and Vixen; Comet, and Cupid, and Donner and Blitzen – but do you know that these most famous reindeer might actually be females?
Reindeer, sometimes called caribou, are a species of large deer that sport antlers – regardless of gender (unlike other deer species). According to the San Diego Zoo, male reindeer shed their antlers in early winter, while females won't shed theirs until later in the spring after they give birth to calves.
Reindeer are native to the Northern Hemisphere. It's common knowledge that Santa Claus lives in the North Pole, so winter would come for him and his flying reindeers around December. By 25 December, the male reindeers will have already lost their antlers. The reindeer pulling the sleigh then, who are most commonly depicted sporting antlers, must be female!
After the tweet garnered over 600,000 likes and 180,000 retweets, I learned a lot about strangers on the Internet and their feelings toward reindeer. First, an alarming number of people don't know that reindeers are actual animals. And second, men get really, really angry when you try to take away their reindeer representation.
Embracing female reindeer does mean we'll need some new Christmas classics, like the 1964 claymation Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, but revamped a cast of women voicing the reindeer. I'm looking at you, Disney.
Nonetheless, female reindeer do cause us to call into question the ethics of Santa's workplace practices. The integrity of Santa's workshop has been scrutinised in the past, as many wonder what elvian working conditions are like and if they are provided with a living wage. Female reindeer keep their antlers through the winter in order to fend for food while they're pregnant, as winter follows the reindeer's mating season. Does this mean that these ladies are pulling a sleigh around the world overnight while they're with calf?! The North Pole apparently has no legal policy for maternity leave, leaving Dasher and friends vulnerable to labor exploitation.
This is not to mention the fact that Santa ties them up and calls out, "Ho, ho, ho," while they're just doing their job, augmenting a holiday harassment case. Meanwhile, Santa is happy to take all the credit for Christmas while a team of hardworking, strong female reindeer do all of the heavy lifting.
Sure, accepting female reindeers means acknowledging a lot of flaws in the Santa model, but there are flaws in the fact that reindeer have been portrayed as male figures for the past century and a half as well, depriving little girls of the representation they need: empowered female reindeer.
No matter how many angry men tweet at me, Rudolph will always be female in my eyes.
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While fall and winter have root vegetables and warm, hearty soups, spring and summer come with fresh green vegetables and juicy fruits. With the weather getting warmer, it's time to invite your friends and family over for a wonderful backyard barbeque, picnic, or maybe simply a nice dinner made with fresh ingredients for you and your partner. Get ready to sit out on your deck and enjoy great food and great company. Here are our top picks for the best spring-inspired dishes you can make.
The appetizers in a spring menu should be light and full of fresh vegetables and herbs.
Spring is the perfect time for your kitchen remodel because you can finally take your grill out of storage and cook almost any meal you desire on it.
The side dish you choose should complement your main dish. It should also use fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices.
Strawberries, citrus fruits, and rhubarb are the most popular choices for spring-inspired desserts.
Bored of regular sweet tea or sangria? Try these wonderful new drinks at your next get-together!


The day was supposed to be a routine travel day between CIA offices, a simple one-hour flight from the international airport in a Southeast Asian capital city to another city up-country. It was 1976, and as a CIA covert ops polygraph examiner, I had made hundreds of similar trips in the past without incident. By mid-morning, it had gone terribly wrong.
The day started off as planned. After an hour-long taxi ride to the airport, I checked in at the airline counter and made my way to the departure lounge carrying my briefcase. I didn't normally carry my briefcase, because it really wasn't a briefcase. It was a polygraph instrument built into a briefcase. A casual observer would never know what was inside. Up to that point, my day had gone as expected. I busied myself people-watching in the departure lounge while waiting for the boarding announcement. However, as I watched with disbelieving eyes, soldiers entered the lounge carrying two things that made my heart sink: sub-machine guns and a table. Terrifying visions of being handcuffed and carried off to jail by armed soldiers filled my mind. I knew my polygraph instrument was very incriminating evidence of espionage, and I didn't have any credentials that would protect me.
The table was set up near the exit door and an announcement followed that passengers would have to submit to a bag search before boarding the airplane. I couldn't believe my bad luck. Should I try to escape by leaving the departure lounge or would that raise their suspicions? T at course of action seemed uncomfortably similar to a car approaching a roadblock and turning around to avoid the police. That never has a good outcome. Should I try to bluster my way through as a pompous, overbearing, ugly American? Should I refuse to open my briefcase?
All options seemed to lead to the same disastrous conclusion. I decided to cooperate as best I could.
Realizing the uproar that would surely ensue when I opened the briefcase, I thought it best to be the last one in line. I wanted as small an audience as possible. So, while other passengers rushed to form some semblance of a line, I hung back and waited. My mind raced, but I was unable to figure out how to escape the terrible predicament. I had no choice but to comply with the security check. One by one, the passengers were screened and allowed to walk out onto the tarmac to climb the steps to the airplane. When I was the last passenger in the departure lounge, I could wait no longer. Walking up to the flimsy table, I put the heavy briefcase down. It caught the immediate attention of a soldier. He motioned for me to open the case. I unsnapped the latches holding the lid closed and spread the briefcase wide open. Looking down, he gasped for air, stepped back, and tightened his grip on the sub-machine gun. Pointing it straight at my chest, he screamed for help. Terrified, he gripped his weapon so tightly his knuckles turned white. Beads of sweat dotted his forehead and fear widened his eyes. He was one finger twitch away from cutting me in half.
A mere twenty-four hours before, I had taken every step to ensure that this very event would not take place. This was not supposed to be happening. The main office had an urgent need to have an agent polygraphed at one of its smaller offices up-country. Since there was no polygraph instrument stored at the office and insufficient time to send one through official channels, I knew I would have to take an instrument with me on the flight. In the 1970's, a rash of airplane hijackings resulted in passenger and baggage security checks at many international airports. At first, they concentrated on international flights. Few airports were performing security checks on domestic flights. Since my flight was going to be a short domestic flight, I knew that I could either hand-carry the polygraph instrument on the airplane or pack it in a larger suitcase and send it through as checked baggage. Everything depended on whether the airport had instituted security checks for domestic flights.
"What's the security check situation at the airport?" I asked the case officer.
"There is no security check on domestic flights, only on international flights," he responded with what seemed like a great deal of confidence.
Realizing that I would be in a significant amount of trouble if the polygraph instrument was opened and inspected by security personnel, I wanted to have as much confidence in his answer as he did. After all, an analog polygraph instrument with all its knobs and dials might look like a bomb to an unsophisticated security guard. On the other hand, a more sophisticated security guard might recognize it as a polygraph instrument and wonder what I was doing with spy equipment.
He told me not to worry, but his feeble attempt to reassure me was not very convincing.
He made the call (at least, he said he made the call) and reported to me later in the day that "our man" at the airport confirmed that security checks were only performed on international flights. I thanked him for the extra effort he took to ease my concerns. With this new information, I decided it would be easiest for me to just hand-carry the polygraph instrument on the flight.
Life of a CIA Polygrapher will continues here in part 2.
"For a cumulative record of service which reflected exceptional achievements that substantially contributed to the mission of the Agency," Mr. Trabue received the Career Intelligence Medal.


Filipino, has served as a Director of the Company since March 1995. He holds a Commerce degree from De La Salle College and an MBA from the University of the Philippines. He also attended the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School. Currently, he serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Ultrex Management & Investments Corporation (1992) and Laraya Holdings, Inc. (2007). He also serves as President of Trully Natural Food Corporation (2004), and a Director of La Frutera, Inc. (1997) and of APC Group, Inc. (2006).
Previously, he served as Vice-Chairman of Philcom Corporation from October 1996 to February 1999, President of National Steel Corporation from September 1980 to February 1989, Dole Asia from February 1989 to June 1992, and APC Group, Inc. from September 1995 to February 1999.
Administration degree from Maryknoll College and an MBA from Boston College. Ms. Alcantara became the President of C. Alcantara and Sons, Inc. in 1992 after serving as the Treasurer of that Company. Presently, she is a Director (since 1980) and the Treasurer (since October 2000) of other companies in the Alcantara Group.
She is also a Director of the Philippine Wood Producers Association (since May 16, 1980), and has served as a Trustee for the Philippine Business for the Environment, Inc. since July 1995 and as a Trustee of Miriam College since December 1998.
Filipino, has served as Director of the Company since May 2005. He has been a full-time Faculty of the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) since 1990 and he presently holds the Fr. James F. Donelan, SJ, Professorial Chair in Business Ethics. He is on the core faculty of the Washington SyCip Graduate School of Business (WSGSB). He was also the Associate Dean of the Master in Management Program from 1993 to 1995, and Associate Dean for Research from 1995 to 1999.
He is currently a Director of Productronica Holdings, Inc. (2003), Aurotech Corporation (2000), Green Chemicals Corporation (2006), RNuable Energy Corporation (2011) and Sarangani Agricultural Co., Inc. (2005). He also serves as a Trustee of the Ateneo de Zamboanga University (2002) and the Center for Family Ministries at the Loyola School of Theology (2006). He is also a member of the PHAP Board of Ethics and does consultancy work for various businesses and non-profit organizations.
Filipino, rejoined the Company as a Director in March 18, 2009. Previously, he served the Company as a Director from June 19, 2002 to June 29, 2006 and as its Chief Financial Officer from January 16, 2001 to June 30, 2006. He holds an Economics and Accountancy degree from the De La Salle University and a Masters of Science in Management degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Mr. Diokno became a Consultant of Alto Power Management Corporation in July 2006. He is also the Chief Financial Officer of Lepanto Consolidated Mining Co. He also served as a Director and/or a senior officer of various companies including Lepanto Investment Development Company and Philippine Fire & Marine Insurance Co. from July 1985 to December 1997.
Filipino, became a Director of the Company in June 11, 1996. He has also been the Executive Vice-President since April 27, 1995. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Engineering and a Masters in Business Management degree from the Ateneo de Manila University.
Presently, he heads the Business Development Group of the Alcantara Group. He has been the Executive Vice-President of Alto Power Management Corporation since January 1996, Conal Holdings Corporation since June 1997, Southern Philippines Power Corporation and Western Mindanao Power Corporation since March 1996. He is also a Director of Sarangani Agricultural Co., Inc. since May 2002, Clark Development Corporation since December 2004 and Lima Water Corporation and Lima Utilities Corporation since August 2007.
Additionally, he has been the Managing Partner of Private Capital of Asia Ltd. since June 1991. Mr. Santillan worked with the First Pacific Group from February 1987 to May 1991.


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Diplomato in Canto al Conservatorio "Cherubini" di Firenze, ha affiancato all'emissione tenorile quella da controtenore; dopo gli studi tradizionali si è perfezionato nella pratica della musica antica.

Ha debuttato nel 1991 al Teatro "Verdi" di Pisa, nel "Rinaldo" di Georg Friedrich Händel, sotto la direzione di Piero Bellugi e nel famoso allestimento di Pier Luigi Pizzi, primo controtenore italiano nella storia dell'Opera a interpretare il ruolo di Goffredo. In seguito si è esibito nei più prestigiosi teatri e sale da concerto di tutto il mondo, e vanta circa 170 incisioni per varie case discografiche (Tactus, Symphonia, Bongiovanni, Cpo, Erato, Opus 111, Astrée-Auvidis, Sarx, Harmonia Mundi France, Stradivarius, Dynamic, Naxos, Challenge Classics, Virgin, Arcana, Universal, Deutsche Grammophon-Archiv), molte delle quali insignite di vari premi, e vincitrici in alcune occasioni del "Diapason d'or de l'année", riconoscimento al miglior disco dell'anno della prestigiosa rivista francese "Diapason", alcune di prossima commercializzazione. È stato insignito del premio della critica musicale "Franco Abbiati" nel 2018 con Odhecaton diretto da Paolo Da Col quale miglior Ensemble, e nel 2019 nella prima edizione de "l'Abbiati del disco" ha vinto con Nova Ars Cantandi diretto da Giovanni Acciai con i "Responsoria" di Leonardo Leo.

Collegamenti esterni

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Home / Our Network / Members Charter
Working together to create a more integrated less divided society. We're delighted you've decided to join us.
The Belong Network is a charity and membership organisation whose vision is a more integrated and less divided society. We want to do this through improving the practice and ultimately the policy of cohesion and integration work. This Members' Charter shows how we can best work together to create a vibrant and collaborative community.
Through joining the Network all of our members commit to complying with all the standards set out in this Members Charter, our Code of Conduct, and our Website Use Terms and Conditions.
Members commit to upholding and maintaining these standards at all times. Members will:
Adhere to Professional Standards and Behaviours upholding the highest professional standards of personal conduct in every professional situation.
Champion the values and benefits of integration, diversity and inclusion, within and for your organisation and across sectors.
Commit to continuous learning to ensure the knowledge and skills of team and organisation with regard to cohesion and integration are up to date.
Share your organisations' knowledge, expertise and good practice with others to raise the profile of this vital work and to improve standards and ultimately influence policy.
Play an active role in the network – collaborating with other members and sharing your ideas to build a strong and vibrant community of practice.
Act with integrity and avoid any acts, omissions or practices which harm supporters, beneficiaries, your organisation, the Network as a whole, and the general public.
Act honestly at all times.
Be alert to, and manage openly, any conflicts of interest between yourself and other members.
Engage with other members constructively and in a spirit of civility, respect, mutual trust and good faith.
Our online forums, website and events are a space for collaboration, civility and respect. We encourage you to self-moderate. Let our team know if you see inappropriate information or content on our site.
Take responsibility for any photos and content you upload to the Belong website, including ensuring you have gained permission from individuals and organisations involved.
Treat the project details and ideas of other members as they specify and make sure sources are given appropriate credit.
You will not approach other members with unsolicited self-promotion or sales pitches.
Seek appropriate support or guidance if required.
Belong staff will moderate and monitor services such as the Online Forums and the Directory of Members, however, this will not be 24/7. Urgent actions such as the removal of posts will be done as soon as possible. We encourage you to self-moderate and let us know if you have a complaint or are unsure of anything. We reserve the right to delete any Member Accounts that do not follow this Charter, our Code of Conduct and our Website Terms and Conditions.


Call Intake at 905-564-7485, extension 249 to refer your child to Infant and Child Development Services Peel. Leave a voice message with your name and telephone number, and intake will call you back to ask questions about your child.
If you have concerns or new information to share, please call: Sherene Chaitoo at extension 241.


Haven't you often wondered how they make the delicious citrus dressing that glorifies the Iceberg salads often served at sushi restaurants? The orange dressing in this recipe is my attempt at duplicating it, and I think I've come pretty close.
With the dressing in hand, I wondered just which ingredients—other than Iceberg lettuce—to dress. I came up with a refreshing combination of shrimp, avocado, and cucumbers. The chiles and mint also help to make this a lively entree or first course. Once you have styled it beautifully on the plates—with alternating slices of avocado and cucumber and a nice mound of shrimp—your friends will be impressed.
To make the dressing, combine the orange juice, chile paste, sesame oil, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Whisk to blend and season with salt and pepper. You should have about 1/2 cup.
To prepare the salad, place the oil in a large skillet or wok. Heat over medium-high heat until almost smoking. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring often, until light pink, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 1 minute longer. Toss the shrimp with three quarters of the dressing while warm. Stir in the chiles and the mint.
Arrange alternating slices of avocado and cucumber decoratively on 4 salad plates. Mound equal amounts of the shrimp in the center and sprinkle with the cashews and scallions. Drizzle the remaining dressing over the avocado and cucumber slices. Serve at room temperature.
* Available at Asian markets and many supermarkets.


The famous 'miracle' water. Around £60 a pop but if it works Im sure its worth it.. right?
but then there's still 3 more pages to go... heh.
The Jill Stuart nail set was on mine too. I almost got it, but my friend in Hong Kong saw that in person, and she said it's really plastic. I wish it's real glass mirror. I can't wait to hear what you think of it. I love JS blushers though. I'm hoping to collect more of them.
i love your looks. you're simply amazing :) haha and i just saw your wishlist and had to comment!
so i think it's worth the purchase.


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Digital shading for climate control
Carlo Ratti Associati and Dubai's Museum of the Future present Sun&Shade.
International design and innovation office Carlo Ratti Associati, in collaboration with Dubai's Museum of the Future, has developed a dynamic, reflective canopy which can provide digital shading and climate adaptation in cities. The first working prototype – called SUN&SHADE – will be unveiled in Dubai today as part of the Museum of the Future's "Reimagining Climate Change" exhibit.
Sun&Shade is based on an array of mirrors that track the sun. Much like a sunflower, each mirror can move on a double axis and reflect the sun's rays away from the ground – while the space below the canopy naturally cools down. Deviated rays, in turn, are concentrated on a photovoltaic receiver, located a safe distance away, that generates electric power.
Based on the sun's location and on the user's input, Sun&Shade can tilt mirrors to different degrees, allowing people to interact with sunlight in creative ways - from selecting the precise level of shading underneath, to composing dynamic drawings with light.
"We are excited to debut Sun&Shade at the 'Reimagining Climate Change' exhibition in Dubai, and to showcase its incredible potential for helping cities adapt to climate change", says Antonio Atripaldi, project manager at Carlo Ratti Associati: "The canopy is half power infrastructure, half architecture for public space. With its hybrid nature, it allows us more control over our surroundings. In the near future, we can imagine extending the canopy to cover streets or open squares in hot, arid climates such as Dubai's, allowing people to enjoy the outdoors all year round. Conversely, in a cold place we could concentrate rays underneath the canopy, to heat the environment."
Feb. 14, 2017 Living photo: Carlo Ratti Associati
Carlo Ratti Associati Dubai's Museum of the Future
The supermarket of the future opens in Milan
Award-winning technology developed by Carlo Ratti Associati at World Expo 2015 makes it into the real world in new flagship store of Italy's largest supermarket chain.
A garden with four season at the same time
Carlo Ratti Associati unveils the design of a covered garden in Milan where spring, summer, autumn, and winter coexist at any moment of the year, thanks to an innovative, zero-net-energy climate control system.
A Commune for the sharing economy
Carlo Ratti Associati's proposal for IBA Heidelberg transforms a former American military village in Germany into a progressive commune for the 21st century.


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Each year from age one to adolescence, a child typically grows taller by two to 3 inches and heavier by 5 or so pounds. During this time, children spontaneously vary their food intakes to coincide with their growth patterns; they demand more food during periods of rapid growth than during slow periods. At times they seem to be insatiable, and at other times they seem to live on air and water.
Steady growth during childhood implies gradually increasing needs of all vitamins and minerals. Unfortunately, the nutritional qualities of children's diets are not always consistent, and sometimes are downright unhealthy. This is problematic in general, but especially critical in the case of several key nutrients.
Iron-deficiency anemia is the most prevalent nutrient deficiency among U.S. children. The high iron needs of growth combined with typically low iron intakes leave many children with inadequate levels of iron. Iron deficiency has well-known and widespread effects on children's behavior. In addition to carrying oxygen in the blood, iron transports oxygen within cells, which use to it to help produce energy. Iron is also used to make neurotransmitters—most notably, those that regulate the ability to pay attention, which is crucial to learning. An iron deficiency not only causes an energy crisis but also directly affects mood, attention span, and learning ability. To prevent iron deficiency, children must get 10 mg of iron daily.
Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body. Before adolescence, children accumulate stores of calcium. Then, when they take off on the adolescent growth spurt and their calcium intake cannot meet the demands of rapid growth, they draw on those stores. The denser the bones grow in childhood, the better they can support teen growth and still withstand the inevitable bone losses of later life.
Researchers have found lower levels of various minerals, including magnesium, among hyperactive children. Another researcher found that magnesium deficiency occurred far more often among children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, than among non-ADHD. Furthermore, when that same researcher gave ADHD children a magnesium supplement, there was a decrease in hyperactivity—while ADHD children without magnesium supplementation experienced a hyperactivity increase.
As with magnesium, researchers have also found lower levels of zinc among hyperactive and ADHD children,  and have suggested that zinc deficiency may play a role in the development of ADHD. Consequently, supplementation of zinc (and other trace minerals) is recommended by some of those researchers. One study even found that ADHD children with higher zinc levels actually responded better to therapy with the drug dextroamphetamine.
Vitamin C is well known for its role in immunity. A deficiency in vitamin C suppresses the immune response, and increases the likelihood for frequent infections. This is an important consideration for most children who are exposed to the typical myriad of common bacteria, viruses and other pathogens that make their way through the classroom and schoolyard. This is further emphasized in a review of 23 studies, which found that vitamin C supplementation decreased the duration and severity of common cold infections more so in children than adults.
Vitamin A plays a role in maintaining healthy epithelial tissue, which in turn helps to fight infection by preventing the invasion of bacteria or viruses. Furthermore, an association between vitamin A deficiency and a substantially increased rate of ear infection has been observed in animals and children.  In research where children with measles were treated with vitamin A, there was a lower rate of developing ear infections. Other research has also shown that when children with ear infections were treated with vitamin A, vitamin C and vitamin E, a high response was achieved in reducing infection.
Children can be finicky eaters, so it's not always easy to get them to take a dietary supplement. There are many children's chewable supplements on the market, as well as some liquid products. The trick is to find one that your child likes well enough to take without a battle. Also, don't expect one chewable multiple vitamin to provide an adequate dose of all the key nutrients. Your best bet is to give your child three supplements: a chewable multiple vitamin, a chewable vitamin C, and a chewable calcium (preferably one with other minerals). This is what I give my son.
Although nothing can substitute for a balanced, nutritious diet, the daily use of vitamin and mineral supplements may help to assure an adequate intake of key nutrients. Daily supplementation can provide a "nutritional insurance policy" against nutrient deficiency and inadequacy.
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Mali presidential race enters decisive polling day
By Chris Pilcher • last updated: 11/08/2018
The final round of voting in Mali's presidential election, with Ibrahim Boubacor Keita in pole position to win a second term.
The Constituional Court has dismissed accusations of ballot fixing during the first round. But Keita's government acknowledges almost a quarter of a million were unable to vote for "various reasons."
He's up against Soumalia Cisse, leader of the opposition and currently lagging far behind in the polls. But he insists he could still win to prevent the country sinking into chaos.
Whoever becomes Mali's new President faces the difficult task of relaunching the peace agreement signed in 2015 and the former Tuareg-dominated rebellion, whose application is accumulating delays.
The country, celebrated for its cultural influence with its legendary cities like Timbuktu and its world-famous musicians, has become significantly impoverished.
An EU observation mission has called for "greater transparency" and "greater voting access" on the final polling day.
Mali: Run-off presidential election voting is relatively peaceful
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Doja Cat's Woman: AfroPop Brilliance
by daveburck
Doja Cat along with Lizzo, SZA, Stallion and H.E.R. are women taking over hip hop and R&B. Most people know Doja Cat from Tic Toc, but her new record Planet Her shows that she is a talent that will be in hip hop and R&B for years to come.
For me, the track that best embodies everything I love about Doja Cat is the first track Woman. Lyrically, Doja Cat is defining what it means to be feminine and that she is here to be counted. Much of Doja's work involves sexuality and overt sexuality, which is a bit of a throwback to Madonna and the ground she broke with her lyrics and stage shows. Lizzo, Stallion, Cardi B and Doja Cat have taken that one step further and talk about sex once only evident in male hip hop. These artists are reclaiming that and exposing its the underlying misogyny around why men are allowed to say these lyrics, while women are not. In Woman she sings about women being mothers, tomboys, princesses and sexual. All of these aspects are feminine and one is not more important than others.
This inclusive definition of femininity frames up Doja's larger point with her music as she pushes gender boundaries. It is quite fitting that Woman is the opening track on this record as it educates the listener in what Doja sees as feminine. Moreover, her ability to move from soul, to hip hop, to reggae inspired verses highlights the inclusive nature of the track. Moreover, she sings about how people, men mostly, pit successful women against each other to watch them fall. This is especially evident in the music industry where women artists are often compared to each other in this "there can be only one" style. Doja is calling that out, which brings more attention to all the successful women artists in 2021.
Musically, Doja Cat uses some infectious AfroPop with a jazz base and various forms of percussion. This creates a driving beat, which is contrasted nicely with some jazz keyboard and largely reflects contemporary R&B arrangements. Take all the vocals out of the track and you can still groove to it for hours. It is the percussion, bongos and drums that really drive the track and bring it together.
This track shows that Doja Cat is here to stay and is someone you have to take seriously. I love the lyrics and how effortlessly Doja can move between different musical genres. Woman is a great introduction to her work and I suggest you have a listen as soon as possible.
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The work of the Mutual Services Clubs, Norwich in alleviating unemployment, and a visit by the King and Queen to the Club.
After a brief interview with the General Organiser, the work of the club in providing allotments for the unemployed is explained. A clerk deals with a crowd indoors and then a general shot of seed and equipment precedes a weighing of potatoes. A man digs his plot, turning over meadow land. The next sequence is of the indoor workshops including woodwork, cobbling and tailoring. The sport section includes scenes from football matches, a cricket match, a bowls match as well as shots inside a billiard hall with men playing billiards.
The Cup Final is played at Carrow Road. The Girls Club and Wives Club show the woman sewing, knitting and reading as well as playing a game similar to bingo. A sequence showing Christmas parcels distributed by officials and then others are taken across a snow covered courtyard and loaded into a Rover car for distribution. The film depicts the canteen as well as the coal club and the fish club. The Ladies Working Party are knitting and sewing. The film also covers the activities for the blind, including a concert where an accordionist and a pianist entertain.
Lifeboat Day depicts a RNLI van being unloaded, the goods including davits and collecting boxes. A trip out on the Yarmouth lifeboat to the St. Nicholas Lightship is filmed. The Club's publicity, showing the editor of the Club journal `Whither', then the staff and the production process. The journal is loaded into a van carrying an advertisement for the National Volunteers Auxiliary Fire Service. The film also shows some of the fund-raising events, including the Eaton House Garden Fete. Here radio personality Miss Anona Winn makes the opening speech and presents prizes before trying her hand at bar billiards and other side-shows. Sir G. Ernest and Lady White attend the Costessey Fete. The film concludes with Our Great Day, a record of the visit of the King and Queen to the Club during their visit to Norwich to open City Hall. They sign the visitors' book and meeting officials and members of the Club. The Royal couple depart in an open Daimler.
The Norwich Unemployment Welfare Association. During the 1920s, the Industrial Christian Fellowship, a Church of England organisation, investigated the problem of mass unemployment in Norwich. The outcome of this was to set up the Norwich Unemployment Welfare Association in 1929. Organised by Oliver Findlow, the aim of the Association was to help the unemployed avoid bitterness and disillusionment; to create opportunities for mutual participation rather than to depend on charity. Open air meetings were held in Norwich Market Place to find out what the men wanted..The men wanted somewhere to go; a rest room. In conjunction with the City Council a room in a disused shoe factory on the site of the present City Hall was found along with materials for the men to refurbish it. It was filled with twenty years of pigeon droppings which Findlow sold. With the proceeds he brought a gramophone and some books. Initially the men refused to work claiming that it would be scab labour unless they were paid union rates for the work. Eventually the problems were ironed out and the first Mutual Services Club was underway. Later a three storey house in Pottergate was rented from the Colman family for a peppercorn rent.
The aims of the Norwich Unemployment Welfare Association were to stimulate and encourage a sense of comradeship; to encourage men to regain and retain their craftsmanship; to promote an interest in other issues; to provide facilities for recreation and sport and to advise and help in case of need. The Pottergate club consisted of offices, a games room, a canteen, a room for the blind, concert and lecture rooms, and a quiet room that served as a chapel, a library and workshops.A number of schemes were put into operation. With the assistance of the City Works Department and the Quakers, 300 allotments were provided rent free to enable the men to grow food to feed their families. Men gave an outlay of 12 shillings for tools and seed.A carpentry shop was set up where the men paid only for what they used. All products were for personal use; nothing could be sold. Old boots and shoes were given by the people of Norwich. Under the guidance of a cobbler, the men repaired them for their own family using leather donated by one of the local shoe factories, usually offcuts. There was a club for unemployed women and girls and unemployed musicians set up an Orchestra. District clubs were founded in Lakenham, Thorpe, Mile Cross, Heigham and New Costessey. Between 1932 and 1939 the Mutual Services Clubs dealt with over 30,000 men and women. One of the friends of the Association paid for this film.The Royal Visit. The King and Queen were scheduled to stay for ten minutes - they stayed for three quarters of an hour.
Anona Winn was a singer, actress and radio personality. Born in Sydney in 1904, she became a singer before appearing in The Merry Widow, The Blue Mazurka and Fancy Meeting You. Shortly before her appearance here she had founded her own dance band Anona Winn and the Four Winners. She was later famous as a panellist on Twenty Questions.


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If you've read any of our previous articles, you know that we are big fans of the LLC structure, and especially of its mightier big brother, the series LLC. The thoughts in this article apply to the series LLC—or any LLC structure, for that matter. LLC entities are one of the most essential tools for anyone with aspirations of long-term real estate investing, as well as anyone with a need for asset protection. Spoiler alert: That's pretty much everybody, or at least everybody with anything to lose. But as humans, our brains are hardwired to go after instant gratification and avoid pain—and most of us know there are many kinds of pain, but we all know the lengths that people will go to to avoid pain in the pocketbook.
Whether the goal is to set up the LLC for asset protection or for other business reasons, nobody wants to take the hit without being sure it's worth it. And as an attorney, I encourage that: Informed clients who ask the right questions are not only easier to deal with personally, but much more likely to be successful in their ventures.
Alright, What Kind of Money Are We Talking Here?
Setting up an LLC might cost you around $1,000 depending on how much you want done with it, whether you also will require a property transfer, and other personal factors. I know $1,000 seems like a lot to pay at first. However, an LLC will pay dividends in the long run. And it is absolutely worth the expense to pay a knowledgeable attorney to help you. Ask anyone with expertise on this subject, and they will tell you that when it comes to setting up your LLC, do it right or don't do it at all.
Do I Need A Shell Corporation/LLC?
The answer is yes. What a shell corporation does is function as an operating company, which in short means it allows you to have a face to the world. It limits your personal liability from all of the business dealings that you do. While you manage the corporation and profit from it, it is a separate legal entity from you as an individual.
Because a lawsuit against you, even one without merit where the plaintiff can't collect against your assets, goes against your credit score. The shell corporation's protection preserves your good credit. Lawsuits will also kick in a lovely concept called lis pendens, which means you would be holding the asset in question until the suit is resolved. Learn more about lis pendens and title clouding from my previous piece on the subject.
This second point is critical: Once you have a low credit score, you won't be able to obtain the financing necessary to operate your business and acquire property. This prevents you from being able to do deals the way that you want to.
Those are real dollars. If you're talking about less than $1,000 to protect your credit score, you're talking about pennies on the future dollars that a bad credit score will cost—not to mention the fact that this structure can really save your assets in court. That's a hard figure to put a dollar amount on, but consider the actual costs—financial and emotional—of ending up on the losing end of a lawsuit and losing everything you've worked for.
Is the Cost of an LLC Worth It?
If you plan on being in the real estate business for the long haul—for years or decades—the cost of an LLC is completely worth it. While the cost of an LLC may seem like a lot up front, at least it's something you can afford.
On the other hand, no one can afford a lawsuit. It doesn't even matter if the lawsuit is total B.S., hogwash, or frivolous as can be. The suit could be from a tenant claiming intentional infliction of emotional distress because they claim the color of your house triggers their PTSD or unreasonably upsets their emotional support hedgehog. Never mind that they toured the place with a blindfold on or that the "trigger" seemed to only occur when they decided they weren't a fan of paying rent. Does this seem ridiculous? Have a quick Google of "frivolous lawsuits" or "landlord-tenant lawsuits," and you'll get the idea that this absurd scenario isn't really all that crazy. Another cost to consider is the fact that you won't be able to use that asset during the suit, thanks to a little thing called title clouding.
The reality is simple: One of the perks and downsides of freedom is as Americans, we can sue each other at any time, for any reason. Nobody ever said those reasons have to be good ones. If someone's money is green and you have stuff they want, some attorney somewhere will take even the most asinine case you can imagine.
The details of a lawsuit are required to be listed in public databases by law, and while most of your business acquaintances aren't going to bother to read the details of Mr. Hypothetical Crazy Tenant and His Hedgehog, they will see the cash-money damages that Mr. Hypothetical Crazy Tenant is pursuing on behalf of himself and said emotional support hedgehog. All that anyone's going to really look at, most of the time, is the figure.
So besides severely damaging your credit score and crippling your business, your business reputation would also be jeopardized.
Think about it: Who is going to want to do business with someone who has already been sued before? Would YOU do business with a person or company if you knew they were sued? Think about that. In addition to leading a team of asset protection specialists, I am also a real estate investor personally. I know how it feels to be in your shoes.
And from where me and my colleagues are standing, there's no doubt about the value of a solid LLC for asset protection. It's a no-brainer. It's math even third graders can do: the $1,000 you spend today could save everything you own someday.
What do you think: Is $1,000 worth the peace of mind and safety from potential lawsuits?
I believe it's worth the money, I have two LLC's, one a Self Directed IRA LLC with 7 rental properties in it and a 2nd Series LLC with 4 rental properties in it. My issue is that I can't get Umbrella Insurance on the LLC's! The insurance companies don't want to write the policy because the houses are owned by an LLC. Does anyone own multiple rental properties inside an LLC and have an insurance company that will also write an Umbrella property? The LLC stops someone from suing for more than the equity in one house but I have a few hundred thousand dollars of equity in some of my properties and want to protect that equity from any frivolous lawsuits.
I would really appreciate yours or anyone's opinion on having a rental property in an S Corp, as opposed to an LLC. Seems the LLC is the cheapest and most practical but I've heard of people having small (under 5 unit) properties owned under an S Corp.
I have my properties under and LLC and elected to be taxed as an S-Corp by the IRS, that way you get the best of both worlds.
I use Safeco and have had no problems at all. Each of my properties are in their own llc.
One of the best articles I've ever read on BP. Great job Scott!
Here's a fun fact: some states actually BAN us attorneys from appearing in small claims court. Small Claims issues are state-dependent. But here's the thing about asset protection: if we're using our structures correctly, we don't have to worry about all that.
So you're not 100% wrong. If you live in a state where an attorney can represent you, then yes, that attorney would typically need to be paid. As I said above–I prefer to pay a little bit now to know I'm protected later.
In Texas an LLC costs $300. Not sure what "bargain basement cheap" is but that seems pretty cheap to me.
Also: LLC costs vary from state to state. It's always hard to give an average so $1k is an estimate . God bless Texas!
Paid $300 2.5 years ago when we bought #1. No big deal I thought, we will just do it ourselves.
Fast forward to 10 doors, oil & gas assets, we are ponying up $2,500+ to get LLC structure, operating agreements, and leases reviewed. Only thing I appeared to do correct is my bank accounts and taxes.
HI Scott, Thanks for the great article. I've seen a number of articles suggesting the LLC is a great route to go. I set up individual LLCs for four different properties and then transferred title into the LLCs thinking that would provide some protection. My accountant then informed me that I needed to set up separate accounting for each LLC and avoid "co-mingling" any of those funds. My insurance agent then informed me that they couldn't do an umbrella policy and recommended I simply keep them all in my name and get a large umbrella policy. Can you comment on this?
Your CPA is correct. SInce you formed separate LLCs, you would need separate accounts. Are you aware of the Series LLC option? If you plan to scale up your business, this may be a more cost-effective and easier approach from a management standpoint. With an SLLC, it can be structured so you're using ONE bank account for multiple properties–as many as you like. I would strongly suggest reading my other articles addressing Series LLCs, especially the Series LLC vs. Traditional LLC. If you click my name, it will take you to a page with all of my posts.
Hello, what does everyone do when getting a loan? Get the mortgage and title in your personal name and then transfer one or both to the LLC when bought? Didn't know what everyone did with the mortgage and title. Thanks!
I've refinanced properties under a corp a few times. The banks simply ask you to transfer them into your name prior to closing. After closing transfer them back into the corp, or LLC. A minor hassle but easier to get the best loan.
It's true that nobody wants to make a loan to a new LLC. If they do, expect to get gouged on interest rates. The article suggests getting financing personally and using a land trust to make the transfer to an LLC without alarming the bank. I hope that helps!
Just remember if you life in California, every California LLC or LLC that does business in California (even a phone call) is subject to the California Franchise tax of $800 per year. And since there are no series LLCs in California, EVERY LLC that you have has to pay that, holding/shell or not. That blows up the cost of LLC protection quickly.
That why I left California! You cant have all those living off the dole if those that work arn't Paying everyone's share! I moved a few states inland and live is so much better.
What about if the LLC is in another state? Any tips Simon?
I forgot to add. And the investor's body is in CA?
Owns a house in CA?
To the Cali investors–the Delaware Statutory Trust offers a way around the burdensome LLC Franchise Tax. Marc, I recently submitted an article to BP about "doing business in California" that should print soon. Essentially, there are a few legal ways to be considered doing business in the state for tax purposes. This can involve residency in California or even the mere presence of a sufficient amount of an LLC's property. For these reasons, California residents are usually better served by a Delaware Statutory Trust, which does also provide asset protection.
Dear Scott, you probably have other international investors like me (non resident alien) reading your posts. Does it change anything about this article? I always have questions about LLC x Corp in my case since I dont have intention to distribute the profit to my personal account, avoiding the 30% withholding tax.
I have a few properties at this point – but they all have "due on sale" clauses in the mortgages. I have heard that this means you can't transfer the property into an LLC without your loan potentially getting called by the lender, but have probably allowed this fear to irrationally limit my investigation. Any comments?
Never heard of any mortgage company calling a quick claim deed a sale and calling the note due(just quick claim it back and note to never do business with that mortgage company) I have transfered my last 4 after 3-9 months no problems yet.
No such thing as a "quick claim" deed. What you probably mean is "quit claim", in which an entity having even a possible interest in a property "quits" his/her/its claim on the property, granting it to another entity.
Land trusts are my favorite tool for getting around this little issue. You can read more about the method I recommend here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/llc-lending-problem . Hope that helps!
What if title is held by a revocable living trust?
Would creating a property management entity as an LLC be useful in avoiding lawsuits? Landlords like myself would rent the house to this LLC and the LLC sublets to the tenant. That way a business is officially dealing with the tenant, the house can stay in my name, and I can get a loan and insurance for the house. Plus I won't have to create LLC for each of my houses and the LLC I create won't even have one house in its name.
Is this a good idea? Any drawbacks?
Scott, just checking if you have any advice on my idea?
I left a lengthier reply on your forum post but have seen investors create their own property management companies many times. I do believe using a shell corporation has value as well. We do want to keep our assets and operations separate as investors–and having the company that does business with the public be one that doesn't own anything is an effective way of doing so.
This seems to be a convincing sales point. The cost of filing your own LLC in Wyoming is $100. There is an online form at the Secretary of States website you can fill out and be done in minutes. You do need a registered agent in Wyoming to accept process however. The reality is that LLCs, shell corporations, and even blind trusts do NOT stop lawsuits. It can slightly change the likelihood of a lawsuit for a frivolous one. If you are personally operating your rental business anonymity is a joke, it does not exist. First and foremost you need good insurance and practice responsible management as a landlord. An LLC is an important liability factor, but keep in mind that you will pay more in interest rates and get much shorter terms of loans and most likely have 3 or 5 year arms. Commercial loans are rarely the same rates as personal loans. In my experience you will pay an additional 1% or more for a commercial loan and usually will only get a 20 year loan with a max of a 5 year adjustable rate mortgage. That means your rate is adjusted every 5 years. A normal personal loan is a fixed 30 year loan. That can have a huge impact on your cash flow. You also have the additional costs with an LLC for book keeping, annual reports, fees for a registered agent if you don't live in the state, and even more if you have a different office than your home. Not every first time landlord can afford the extra cost. While forming the LLC is cheap if you do it on your own you had also better know the rules on how to operate it. An LLC is useless unless you follow the rules of not commingling money or assets. The rules for LLCs are much more relaxed than for corporations in many states, especially for closed or limited ones. If you have the time and money to start an LLC when you begin investing it is nice to begin with one. However an LLC in the beginning on a tight budget will lower your cash flow and may even make some rentals not profitable. The more assets you have now the more important they become. If you have a total net worth of $20K it is different than if you are worth $200K. Read up on how LLCs work. Determine if your current net worth and financial situation justify the cost and time in the beginning. Threat of bankruptcy is a HUGE deterrent to lawsuits. On a final note a Lis Pendens does limit your ability to use or rent your property, they just limit your ability to sell or get a mortgage. They are usually asset specific and there are often penalties to the filer if not removed promptly after the lawsuit is over. Please note that even a dozen LLCs and trusts do not limit your liability if you personally do something that breaches your duty of acting properly and someone is injured as a result of that. If you sign that disclosure statement and fail to mention the bad foundation you know about you can be help personally liable. if you work on the furnace and mes sup the exhaust and some dies of monoxide poisoning you will be personally liable.
Good article. Would also be nice to list some of the work involved in maintaining an LLC. There must be some cons with those pros and a balanced look at whether there's much hassle involved beyond the initial setup would be informative.
It would depend on how you're using your LLC. Routine "maintenance" in Texas means filing "no taxes due" once annually. Shell corps will be used differently than holding companies. This is just going to depend on the investor and how they are using the corporate structure–and definitely is worth getting some professional advice on if the goal is asset protection.
Scott…if one has a rental policy not under an LLC,is having a large umbrella policy covering that property form any major liability as effective? In your opinion is the LLC offer a much greater advantage than a large umbrella policy?


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AVCA announces new legal and regulatory committee co-chairs
· Nina Kenney 02/07/2019
Two partners from Debevoise & Plimpton and Simmons & Simmons have been appointed as co-chairs of the African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCA).
The African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCA), an industry body which promotes private investment in Africa has elected new co-chairs of its legal and regulatory committee.
As AVCA's co-chairs Folake Elias-Adebowale and Rafik Mzah completed their three-year term, Geoffrey Burgess, a corporate partner at Debevoise & Plimpton with extensive international practices and Cindy Valentine, a partner at Simmons & Simmons specialising in private equity transactions have taken the reigns as co-chairs of the legal and regulatory committee.
After joining Debevoise in 1997 as an associate, Burgess moved to its London office in 1999. He recently served on a United Nations/World Trade Organization committee for the preparation of a model joint venture agreement.
His practice ranges from private equity transactions, cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A), joint ventures and financial transitions.
Valentine brings experience in private equity investment structuring, fundraising, co-investment arrangements, management buyouts, venture capital and alterative structures.
Originally from South Africa, Valentine stood as an attorney at Bowmans in 2004 then relocated to London in 2005. She worked as a solicitor on an international funds team for 12 years at SJ Berwin and then King & Wood Mallesons following the merger between those two firms and made partner in 2011, leaving in January 2017.
Valentine has a particular interest in permanent capital vehicles and has worked on a variety of funds, including buyout and mid-market, renewable energy, infrastructure, venture and emerging market funds particularly in Africa as she has extensive knowledge in fundraising and negotiation within African markets and US investors. She sits on the legal and technical committee of the Emerging Markets Private Equity Association.
As a collective, both Valentine and Burgess stated: "We look forward to working with the committee to implement innovative and value-added initiatives to facilitate a better understanding of legal and regulatory practices in Africa."
At AVCA's annual conference, held in Nairobi in April, speakers and delegates promoted what they described as a wide range of infrastructure and business investment opportunities for investors willing to take the plunge.


On October 31, 2011, MF Global Holdings Ltd. filed the eigth largest chapter 11 bankruptcy in U.S. History. MF Global, Inc. was the broker-dealer unit of MF Global Holdings, Ltd. and, by law, could not legally file for bankruptcy or even be included in the bankruptcy of its parent. As a result, Securities Protection and Investment Corp. (SIPC) moved to begin an orderly liquidation under the Securities Investor Protection Act (SIPA) immediately following the parent company's bankruptcy filing. SIPC maintains a reserve fund authorized by Congress to help securities customers of failed brokerage firms such as MF Global, Inc.
Section 742 of the Bankruptcy Code recognizes that SIPC may file an application for a protective decree under SIPA, notwithstanding the automatic stay in a related bankruptcy case. The filing of such application stays all proceedings in any related bankruptcy proceeding until such application is dismissed. If SIPC completes the liquidation of the broker-dealer, then the court can dismiss the case.
Here, while the chapter 11 bankruptcy case of the MF Global Holdings is separate from the SIPA liquidation of the MF Global Inc., the inter-company obligations between both entities tie the two proceedings together, leaving to guess which law (Bankruptcy Code or SIPA) will prevail on matters affecting both proceedings. One would assume the Bankruptcy Code trumps SIPA in most cases. Indeed, the bankruptcy court in the Holdings' case recently appointed counsel to assist the liquidating trustee in the SIPA case.
It's always interesting when securities laws and bankruptcy laws cross paths.


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Q: distribution of random variable and its pdf This may sound overly simple but am I right in claiming that given a random variable $X$, $X$ and $-X$ have the same distribution if and only if $f_X(x)$ is a even function? Because $\mathbb{P}(X\leq x)= \mathbb{P}(-X\leq x)= \mathbb{P}(X\geq -x)$ for all $x$, which suggests the pdf if symmetric about the y-axis?
(I couldn't think of any counterexamples that will prove otherwise)

A: "...which suggests the pdf is symmetric..." -- Yep! In fact, it implies it. Assuming that $X$ is a continuous variable: as you noted, we have $\mathbb P(X \leq x) = \mathbb P(X \geq -x)$; hence, $\mathbb P(X \leq x) = 1 - \mathbb P(X \leq -x)$. (We can be sloppy about $\leq$ vs $<$ here due to the continuity of $X$.) Differentiating both sides shows that $f(x) = -f(-x) \cdot (-1) = f(-x)$.

A: Given a real-valued random variable $X$, it must not posses a pdf $f_X$.
Even if it does, a counterexample would be $f_X(x):=\begin{cases} 1 \,\text{ for } x\in(-1/2,1/2)\cup \lbrace 1 \rbrace, \\ 0 \,\text{ otherwise}.\end{cases}$
So let us presume the function $F_X: \mathbb R \to [0,1], F_X(x):= \mathbb P(X\le x)$ be differentiable and define $f_X := \frac{d}{dx}F_X$. Under this assumptions as you yourself pointed out correctly $F_X(x)=\mathbb P(X \le x) = 1- \mathbb P(X < -x) = 1-\mathbb P(X \le -x) = 1-F_X(-x)$. Differentiating both sides (and remembering chain rule for the other $-1$) yields $f_X(x) = -f_X(-x)\cdot (-1) = f_X(-x)$.

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After the texting for a few months, Apple has finally released iOS 12, iPhone XS/XR/XS Max. Finally, various problems arise when after the release of the new version, including flashlight not working, apps crash or not opening, QuickStart not working, etc. Recently, more and more iPhone users have revealed online that their iPhone got stuck on black screen with spinning wheel. Actually, it doesn't happen very often, but it is not rare at the point in iOS upgrading. Most users may nasty like on hot pot ant and could not wait to have it repaired in Apple store. In reality, there is no real need for that unless it is a hardware issue. Here we cover tips and tricks to fix the iPhone spinning wheel black screen.
To reset all settings on iPhone, click on Settings> General > Reset > Reset All Settings. Enter the unlock passcode as repaired, then click on 'Reset All Settings' again. Then system settings will be reset. Any documents, files, data, or apps will not be erased or deleted. If the problem is not resolved after the reset, try it again (Be careful not to select 'Erase All the Content and Settings', or all the data on the phone will be cleared).
For iPhone 7 or earlier: Keep pressing both the Home button and Power button until the Apple logo appears.
For iPhone7 and iPhone7 Plus: Press and hold Volume button and Power button until the Apple logo appears.
For iPhone8, 8 Plus and iPhone X: Press and quickly release the Volume Up and Volume Down button. Then press and hold the Power button until the Apple logo appears.
That the iPhone get black screen with spinning wheel may also be significantly associated with the App notifications. You can temporarily turn off notifications for all apps and then enable the notification one by one to check which app notification it is that causes the issue. Here is how to do it.
Step 1. Open up Settings, tap on Notifications.
Step 2. Tap specific App, drag the 'Allow Notifications' to the Off position.
The internet is abuzz with rumors that change data and time on iPhone will resolve the problem. But after the actual measurement, we found that this method can not completely solve the iOS 12 black screen spinning wheel problem. On the contrary, it will cause problems such as browser errors, the App Store cannot be opened normally, which complicates the problem.
You can consider to moving onto this option if reset all settings and force restart are not working. iOS System Recovery is designed to get rid of various typical problems and bring the device to normal performance.
Fix different iPhone system issues, like black screen, loop boot, white apple, freezing issue, etc.
Not data loss, any data will not be affected.
Fully compatible with iOS 12 and earlier versions.
Step 1. Download the fix program on the computer. After the installation has been finished, double click the program icon to launch it. Then select 'iOS System Recovery'.
Step 2. Connect your iPhone to computer via an USB cable and the device will be recognized by the program. Tap on 'Start' within the software to initial the process.
Step 3. Check the device information on the interface. To fix the system issue, the latest firmware needs to be installed. Just click 'Start Repair' to download and install the firmware package. Once the firmware is installed, the software will start to fix your iPhone.
Step 1. Open the latest version of iTunes and connect the device to computer.
Step 2. When the device is detected by the program, click on the device icon and tap on 'Summary'. Under the Backups column, select 'Restore iPhone', then choose the latest iTunes backup and click on 'Restore' to wait for the process to end.
Take a look at the 5 options mentioned above and choose the most effective one according to your needs. Or leave us a comment below if you have any other better ideas on fixing the iPhone black screen with spinning wheel issue.


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With the arrival of two new research assistants, Joanna Kopaczyk (previously at Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań) and Benjamin Molineaux (previously at Oxford), as well as a new doctoral candidate, Daisy Smith, the work on the AMC's From Inglis To Scots project has begun in earnest. The four-year FITS project is funded by an important AHRC grant and will focus on the sounds and spellings of Older Scots.
The team is completed by the project's principal investigator, Prof. Bettelou Los, two co-investigators, Rhona Alcorn and Warren Maguire, as well as a programmer and database manager, Vasilis Karaiskos.
The FITS project aims to account systematically for the diversity of spelling attested in varieties of Scots between 1380 (the date of the earliest materials) and 1500. It will thus refine and significantly extend current knowledge of the phonological history of Older Scots. Our dataset consists of spellings recorded in the corpus of tagged texts compiled for A Linguistic Atlas of Older Scots, I: 1380–1500 (LAOS). FITS will focus on spellings of morphemes of Germanic origin in particular.
Watch this space for more information on this exciting project!


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The Healing Stone acknowledging the abuse of children is to have its permanent home at Lough Derg in Donegal.
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The Frontier League has released its schedule for its 26th season, which will again feature 12 clubs playing a 96-game, full-season format. Opening day for the 2018 season will be on Thursday, May 10, with the regular season concluding on Sunday, September 2.
The regular season begins on Thursday, May 10, with two games. The defending West Division champion Florence Freedom will open at home against the Joliet Slammers, while the Windy City ThunderBolts welcome the River City Rascals to town.
All 12 teams are in action beginning on Friday, May 11, highlighted by a match of the 2017 Wild Card qualifiers when the Washington Wild Things visit the Evansville Otters. Other opening weekend series feature the Schaumburg Boomers at the Gateway Grizzlies, the Traverse City Beach Bums visiting the Normal CornBelters, and the Lake Erie Crushers traveling to the Southern Illinois Miners.
The defending champion Schaumburg Boomers celebrate their third title in five seasons with their home opener on Tuesday, May 15. Gateway, Joliet, Lake Erie, and River City also open at home on May 15, while the Traverse City Beach Bums return to Wuerfel Park on Wednesday, May 23.
The 2018 divisional alignment remains the same as in 2017 with all 12 clubs returning. The West Division again features Evansville, Florence, Gateway, Normal, River City, and Southern Illinois while Joliet, Lake Erie, Schaumburg, Traverse City, Washington, and Windy City compose the East Division. Clubs play their divisional opponents 12 times each, with six games against each inter-division team. The two division winners plus two wild card teams, regardless of division, advance to the playoffs.
Highlights of the 2018 schedule include a Championship Series rematch when Schaumburg visits Florence on June 15-17; the 102nd anniversary of Evansville's Bosse Field on Sunday, June 17; and a split-city, day-night double-header on Wednesday, June 20, with Joliet hosting Windy City in the morning then traveling to Standard Bank Stadium for the nightcap. The Frontier League celebrates Independence Day with games in Gateway, Florence, Joliet, Lake Erie, Traverse City, and Schaumburg.
The 2018 All-Star events will begin on Monday, July 9 and conclude with the All-Star Game on Wednesday, July 11 at CarShield Field in O'Fallon, Missouri, home of the River City Rascals.
The regular season concludes on Sunday, September 2 with Gateway, Joliet, Lake Erie, Normal, River City, and Traverse City hosting games over Labor Day weekend.
The 2018 playoffs will begin on Tuesday, September 4 with a potential game 5 of the Championship Series scheduled for Monday, September 17.
Debuting in 1993, the Frontier League is the longest-running of the modern independent leagues and features teams in seven Midwestern states, stretching from Pennsylvania to Missouri and from Kentucky to northern Michigan. More information and the complete 2018 schedule can be found at www.frontierleague.com.
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