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How Keanu Reeves Gets Ripped For His Action Movies
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By Nick Hilden/May 20, 2020 1:36 pm EST
While he's an undeniable action movie superstar today, back when Keanu Reeves first launched his acting career in the mid-1980s, few could've guessed that he would go on to be considered one of Hollywood's go-to picks for shoot 'em ups. His breakout in Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure didn't exactly portend the butt-kicking blockbusters to come, and even his turn as Johnny Utah in the heist/surfer thriller Point Break didn't give much indication of the bulked-up hunk we'd see in later flicks.
Bona fide action powerhouses like Speed and the Matrix trilogy gave us a glimpse of the future, but even as Neo, he was kind of a scrawny guy. Like, in The Matrix, he started out as a computer programmer — not exactly a career that's known for its beefed-up members. For 2014's John Wick, however, Reeves went the whole nine yards in terms of getting in stellar shape, and by this point in the franchise, it's safe to say that he's certifiably ripped. One doesn't become the world's deadliest assassin without having some serious fitness cred.
But if you're wondering how Reeves became the musclebound movie star that he is today, well, prepare to learn kung fu and fight Russian mobsters as we take a look at how the actor got ripped for his action movies.
The Keanu Reeves physique
For starters, let's take a look at Keanu Reeves' basic physical stats. At 6'1", Reeves is slightly taller than the likes of fellow action hunks like Jason Statham and Matt Damon but shorter than monsters like Jason Momoa or Joe Manganiello, falling somewhere in the middle alongside the Chrises — Pratt, Hemsworth, and Evans. And depending on his physical condition at any given time, it's widely assumed that his weight is somewhere around 175 pounds.
That actually places him in a fairly middling range in terms of musculature and BMI, which should come as no surprise. Reeves' physique has never been "huge." Rather, he's tended to be a fairly trim, if somewhat toned, with his high points in terms of mass coming during the filming of Speed and throughout the John Wick movies. So for Keanu Reeves, fitness has never so much been a matter of getting "swole" but instead a question of being toned and ready for big stunts and high-intensity, often martial arts-based action sequences.
Reeves was hanging ten in Point Break
Keanu Reeves made his first foray into action with the 1991 bank-robbing surfer flick Point Break (now there's a niche genre for you). This not only meant that he had to be capable of performing stunts and that he had to be believably fit for shooting action scenes, but that he also had to learn how to surf.
According to Entertainment Weekly, Reeves and co-stars Lori Petty and Patrick Swayze all spent two months taking lessons from the world-renowned pro surfer Dennis Jarvis. As Jarvis explained, Reeves had never surfed before, and all three actors were "beginners." Still, even though Reeves was inexperienced, he gained a passion for the sport and continued to surf as a hobby.
Surfing is a challenging sport that demands a great deal of strength, especially in the shoulders, chest, legs, and core. While Reeves didn't necessarily get "buff" for this particular film, the effort he put into learning to surf surely moved him into a new level of physical fitness and capability.
Doing stunts for Speed
Reeves' physical capabilities and leading man charisma in Point Break earned him the starring role in 1994's Speed. This was the first movie where we could see him really pack on the muscle, and while we don't have a lot of information on how he got into shape for it — presumably, he leveraged the tried and true combination of healthy diet and exercise — we do know that he went to extra lengths to perform some of the most demanding and dangerous stunts himself.
Perhaps the most notable example of this was the notorious bus boarding scene, in which he leapt from a Jaguar to the speeding bus. Reeves wanted to tackle the stunt himself, according to a very worried director, Jan de Bont (via Entertainment Weekly), who said that Reeves had become "addicted to the adrenaline." In preparation for the stunt, Reeves practiced secretly off-set, and during the actual scene, he just went ahead and jumped, much to the director's shock. While it might seem like a big risk, the payoff was in the final, thrilling product.
How Keanu Reeves trained for The Matrix
Is The Matrix an action movie? Or a sci-fi flick? Or maybe some combination of both? In any case, it's packed to the brim with mind-bending stunts and intense fight scenes, and for many people, this was the first time they got to see Keanu Reeves in full action-star mode.
But it might surprise you that for all the action scenes Reeves filmed in The Matrix, intensive workouts really weren't part of the routine. His character, Neo, was never intended to be buff — he fought with his mind more than anything, after all — and even when he was training for the martial arts scenes, he had to take it somewhat easy due to a spine injury.
That doesn't mean, however, that Reeves didn't put in plenty of sweat and effort. According to Kung Fu Magazine, Reeves and co-stars Laurence Fishburne and Carrie-Anne Moss went through four months of kung fu and wire work training to ensure that they had the martial arts skills necessary to nail the complex choreography required to shoot the movie's extraordinarily complex fight scenes.
Dieting on ... steak and wine?
Typically speaking, when you hear hyper-fit celebrities discuss the rigors of getting in shape, you'll notice a lot of talk about how prohibitively strict their diet was and about the foods they missed. For example, when actor Kumail Nanjiani got into shape for his role in The Eternals, he complained that the process involved snacking on nothing but sugar snap peas
Keanu Reeves, however, has a very different approach. It seems that his limitations are somewhat more broad. "Low sodium, low fat," he told Men's Journal, "and the night before a big fight sequence, I still eat a steak." It's a habit that he began while filming The Matrix and that he seems to indulge whether training for a movie or not. Reeves elaborated that during "civilian living" between films, his diet doesn't change much, and that he enjoys, "Steak. Red Wine. A nice single malt with a big ice cube."
That doesn't mean he doesn't maintain any additional dieting parameters. Reportedly, Reeves tends to avoid overindulgence and stick to foods like chicken, steak, rice, vegetables, and pasta.
How Keanu Reeves avoids injury
Over the years, Keanu Reeves has pushed his body to the limits via his fair share of motorcycle accidents, and as his trainer of 25 years, Patrick Murphy, explained to Esquire that Reeves' body has been through quite a bit while training and filming physically demanding movies like the Matrix series. So being in his mid-50s, it's important that Reeves puts in plenty of effort to avoid injury.
Accordingly, when he trains, the actor spends a lot of time on stretching and warm-ups, and his actual workout routine tends to focus on resistance bands and bodyweight exercises that "can be easier on the joints than free-weights," Murphy told Muscle and Fitness. Murphy also said, "Keanu's body was put through the wringer. I had to implement the safest, most effective program possible." This meant focusing on a high-volume, low-impact routine with limited rest. In other words, injury was avoided by focusing on performing a high number of repetitions rather than lifting heavy weights.
The John Wick workout routine
It's safe to say that John Wick is Keanu Reeves' most physical role, and since the assassin has to spend pretty much all of his time fighting bad guys, Reeves has to be pretty ripped. So how does he get that Baba Yaga physique? Well, according to Men's Health, Reeves has a workout routine that's surprisingly limited, utilizing just six central movements.
So first up, Reeves performs a reverse lunge front dumbbell raise, which is a full-body workout that hits the legs, shoulders, and chest. Next up, there's the BOSU lunge shoulder press. In addition to working out the lower body and shoulders, this particular technique is great for developing balance (which comes in handy for Reeves' tactical training). Then there's the reverse-step resistance band row, which continues the lower body workout while shifting the upper-body emphasis to the back.
Tired? We're not done yet. There's also the squat with TRX shoulder iso-hold, which is a squat variation that hits the lower body and shoulders. Then Reeves follows that up with the stability ball dynamic plank, which develops core strength and balance, and yeah, it's as awful as it sounds. Finally, he ends everything with the banded lateral walk pallet press, which helps to develop shoulder width and leaves mere mortals feeling pretty sore the next day.
And that's it. Comparatively speaking, this is a fairly light routine, but all in all, it ensures that a person is both strong and mobile, which comes in handy for martial arts training.
How Keanu Reeves develops that speed
While training for the various John Wick releases, Reeves' workouts have tended to emphasize speed and endurance over strength, which makes sense. If you watch the fights carefully, he's rarely doing anything that requires major muscle, but instead, he performs a series of highly intricate, rapid movements over a long period of time.
To develop this capability, Reeves moves through his workout in a fast-paced circuit. Speaking with Men's Health, trainer Patrick Murphy explained that Reeves cycles through his workout routine about five or six times within an hour and a half. "He wasn't lifting crazy heavy weights — it was getting his body moving, getting his muscular endurance and stability. It was just a mindset. He would leave the gym exhausted but feeling great," said Murphy, before adding, "Just think of Keanu Reeves performing a thousand reps a workout, minimal rest, and it was just go time."
As anyone who has seen the resulting fight scenes knows, these efforts have paid off. Once the action starts, Reeves doesn't seem to stop moving for the remainder of the runtime.
He knows kung fu ... and a whole lot of other stuff
While Reeves delivered a handful of fight scenes in Point Break and Speed, his first substantial martial arts training came prior to The Matrix. According to renowned martial arts trainer Yuen Woo-ping (via The Hollywood Reporter), who also worked with the likes of Jackie Chan and Chow Yun-Fat, "We had to start from scratch training him from the basics, but he was very hardworking and put in a great deal of effort." And as we all know today, The Matrix franchise went on to become a massive hit, so all that hard work paid off.
Reeves' martial arts knowledge kicked up a notch for the first two John Wick movies, for which he trained extensively in judo and achieved expert-level skill. This went even further for the third Wick installment, for which Reeves learned Brazilian jiu-jitsu. As director Chad Stahelski said to Men's Health, "We kind of just threw away the actor thing and trained him as a stunt guy." And that training began several months before shooting, and it spanned seven days a week for four or five hours a day.
Does that seem a little intense for a paycheck? Maybe, but considering the fact that John Wick franchise has amassed a hefty $500 million at the box office with a fourth installment on the way, it's hard to argue that all that effort wasn't worth it.
How Keanu Reeves is preparing for John Wick 4 and The Matrix 4
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With he releases of both John Wick 4 and The Matrix 4 approaching, audiences can look forward to a cornucopia of action-packed thrills. Accordingly, Reeves has been training to ensure that he's in top condition for the slew of stunts we're sure to see.
In an Instagram post from December 16, 2019, Taran Tactical revealed, "Keanu starting his training for John Wick 4 & Matrix 4." If you're wondeirng, Taran Tactical is a training company that helps actors like Reeves learn how to realistically use firearms. Reeves has trained with Taran Tactical before, working his way through elaborate courses and shooting AR-15s, semiautomatic pistols, and semiautomatic shotguns. And he seems to be an incredibly proficient shot, taking out all manner of targets. And with the additional training for his upcoming movies, it looks like we're in for a whole lot more of the "gun-fu" we've come to expect from the actor.


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About Sascha
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Welcome to my little piece of the web– I'm glad you found me, it gets lonely out here. Have a seat and check out some of my writings and videos. Most of what I like to write about is my amazing my friends and how we're doing our part to make this crazy world more just and beautiful. There is a lot of writing about The Icarus Project, a support network and media project by and for people who experience the world in ways that are often diagnosed as mental illness. I am one of the co-founders, and although I don't work with the national organization anymore, we've all had a big influence on one another for many years.
Check out my book, Maps to the Other Side, it's a bunch of woven together stories of my odyssey navigating the psychiatric system by building community in the face of adversity; a set of maps for how rebels and dreamers can survive and thrive in a crazy world. I'm happy with how it turned out and I'd love to hear your reflections of it.
At the moment I live in Brooklyn, I'm getting a clinical social work degree at night, and I'm working really hard with a growing movement of dedicated people to build an alternative mental health infrastructure that is useful and accessible to a whole lot of different kinds of people. We are doing our best to come up from the underground and slowly but surely spread messages into the mainstream that are going to change the culture and society. I do my best to I live my life like it's an adventure, so if you're interested in reading about what I'm up to and thinking about, follow my blog, I love making connections with strangers so please write and say hello: saschaoffthemap@gmail.com -and if you find my writing useful and interesting please share it with others.
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Sascha Altman DuBrul is a writer and educator that has been facilitating workshops and community dialogues at universities, conferences, community centers and activist gatherings for more than a decade.
From the anarchist squatter community in New York City to the Lacandon jungle of Chiapas, Mexico, to the Earth First! road blockades of the Pacific Northwest, Sascha is a pioneer in urban farming and creative mental health advocacy. He is the co-founder of the Bay Area Seed Interchange Library, the first urban seed library in North America, and The Icarus Project, a radical community support network and media project that's actively redefining the language and culture of mental health and illness. Among certain crowds he is well known as the bass player of the classic 90s punk band Choking Victim.
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Dirty Secrets of World War II
Hitler Forced Into World War II?
World War II: Started on 1 September 1939 - 2 September 1945 (6 years, 1 day).
We do not support Adolf Hitler's actions in WWII as we fight for "we the people." Hilter was described as 'right-wing' but he was actually a Socialist (left-wing) while using Nationalism to achieve his aims. In this article, we explore the plethora of Western socialist corporation-controlled media lies about how WWII started, Adolf Hitler and what really happened in Germany. The majority of German people were innocent of World War II atrocities as they were living under a dictatorship.
In Germany today, the Establishment use the alleged gassing of six million Jews to continue pushing the "German guilt." This has allowed the anti-Semitic Zionists to promote and allow militant Muslims and immigrants from third world countries to invade Germany and true Jews have been attacked and many Jews are moving to other countries or to Israel against their will. For more information on this, refer to our article Jews and the 2nd Holocaust.
During the time of Adolf Hitler's reign in Germany, the Jewish population was very small at around one percent of the population and yet they were over-represented in business, commerce, media, banking and the communism movement even though Hilter had some removed from powerful position. Many Jews in Germany however were loyal Germans who had served in Germany's armed forces in previous wars including WWI. They would not have supported the Anti-Semitic Zionism movement which collaborated with Hitler. Many Jews today say that Zionists were not interested in the idea of Jews living in Germany and promoted the idea that all Jews should leave Germany and live in former Palestine (today's Israel).
There were 150000 Jews (or part Jews), in the Germany Army, which prompts the question; "If you were a Jew in the German Armed Forces and a member of your family was gassed in a concentration camp, would you keep serving in the German Army?" The answer is probably not. There are some who say the gassing of six million Jews did not occur, and some say that Jews were persecuted and mistreated along with Germans, Poles, Russians or anybody who disagreed with Adolf Hitler.
Jason Collett in his article, 'Dirty Little Secrets Of WWII: The Hidden, Awkward Origins Of World War 2' (2010), quotes:
"Hitler saw the tremendous danger posed to Germany by Communism. He appreciated the desperate need to eliminate this threat, a fact that earned him the immense hatred and animosity of the Jewish organizations and the media and politicians of the west which they could influence."
Note that Communism is essentially Judaism and Hitler was most likely aware of this. Nothing has changed much today and they were used then, as they are today, as thugs to prevent gentiles and true Jews fighting for their rights. Communist are not promoted as thugs by the media - they are promoted as people who oppose racism and fascism but the media will always say that the gentiles and true Jews are the cause of violence.
How The JEWS Caused WW2
The speaker in the above video is a former Jew, Benjamin H. Freedman who fought to expose Zionism, a movement which has tremendous influence over Jewish organizations, media, banking and which uses the Jewish community as a smokescreen. Zionism promotes and uses anti-Semitism as a tool to control Jews and to stop people from criticizing Zionist aims. Many people call these people anti-Semitic Zionists who do not represent true Jews. The sad fact is, that many articles and videos about Jews accuse them of doing many things. On our website we have tried to reveal there are actually a number of different groups of Jews:
• Jews against Zionism who we refer to as true Jews.
• Jews who practise the Torah.
• False Jews who are not practising the true Jewish beliefs.
• Jews who are Communists, but describe themselves as Socialists.
Many Jews just want to live in peace and are proud of being American, German, Russian etc., and who do not want to leave their countries. They support their fellow Europeans for self-determination and fight against the New World Order.
WW2 150,000 Jewish Soldiers Served Hitler and the Nazis
The lying Western media never likes to talk about the fact that 150000 Jews served in Hitler's army during the 2nd World War. We hear excuses like, "These weren't full Jews - they were all part Jews," and the like. If that is the case, there must have been many relationships between Jews and gentiles, and I think this is just an excuse because many of these people were actually true Jews. Another excuse used was; Jews were forced to join the army otherwise their family would be sent to the gas chambers. It is just another excuse to hide the fact that many Jews were proud to be Germans, who joined the army and were not intimidated. According to this video Hitler's army included the following Jewish people in top positions:
• 2 Field Marshals.
• 15 Generals.
• 2 Full Generals.
• 8 Lieutenant Generals.
• 5 Major Generals commanding up to 100000 troops.
How do you equate Hitler putting a German Jew in charge of a huge army division when you are simultaneously threatening to put their family into a concentration camp?
Adolf Hitler's Jewish Generals in Stalingrad
With Wayne Scott and Jeff Rense.
Hermann Goring (pictured at right), second in charge to Adolf Hitler once said "I will decide who is a Jew!" Hermann Goring must have known that many Jews were fighting for Germany and some Jews wanted the destruction of Germany. We know today there are a number of different groups inside the Jewish community who follow the Torah and there are also atheist Jews who call themselves Jews. Their are some people who use the Jewish community to promote illegal activities against gentile nations and against true Jews. The Globalist Elite promote Jewish organizations to be a nation within a nation but many Jews are loyal to the country they live in. Many Jews describe some people who call themselves Jews as anti-Semitic Zionists because they create hatred against the true Jewish community by promoting destruction of European Caucasion Countries. These anti-Semitic Zionist and Jewish Communists use the trick - 'problems-reactions-solutions.' This creates problems by promoting Muslim invasion into mainly Christian European Caucasion countries.
Many Muslims hate Jews and Christians. The Muslims attack the Jews after which the anti-Semitic Zionists say "We must fight anti-Semiticism." They put pressure on politicians to pass laws which restrict free speech while at the same time increasing the flow of mass immigration invasion into European countries which creates more hatred. Then they put more pressure on governments to pass more laws which leads to the abolishment of free speech in European countries. They are using Islam invasion to create a smokescreen for their activities. When people criticize these anti-Semitic Globalists who accuse them of being anti-Semitic they turn around and accuse you of being anti-Semitic.
What this is all about is keeping the Globalist Establishment in a continued state of power and influence over the Jewish community and everybody else nationally and internationally. The Globalists have no loyalty to their host country and say they are representing Jews when actually the opposite is true. False Jews are promoting third world immigration against European gentiles and true Jews. They are passing laws restricting free speech which affects all people including free speech for Jews. They are promoting same-sex marriages and passing laws which create fractures amongst men and women which also affect the Jewish community. This is the group of people which Hitler and Goring threw out of positions of power when they took control of Germany.
These people are sometimes referred to as Globalists or the Establishment. Many people accuse bankers such as Goldmann Sachs, Bank of America and JP Morgan of being part of this Establishment. Evidence suggests that Establishment bankers and their front organizations are behind most of our past and present wars such as the Opium Wars against China, the Afrikaaner War in South Africa (where they gained control of the gold) and the First and Second World Wars. In the past they were involved in the black African slave trade, so this is not the first time they have been involved in mass movement of multi-racial groups.
The 2nd group of Jews is what we refer to as true Jews. They want to live in peace, are loyal and love their host countries and many are loyal to Israel. We also support the State of Israel as well as a Palestinian state on our Website.
In the past, there have been false Jews promoting hatred against Christians, their host countries, and other Jews. Then there are also true Jews who have been loyal to their host country. During WW1, Jews fought in the German Army against American and British Jews in their respective armies.
After the 2nd World War the "gassing of six million Jews" was promoted by the anti-Semitic Zionist/Globalists (fake Jews) to gain greater influence over the Jewish organizations and destroy the Jew's loyalty to their countries globally, ultimately getting them to work towards the destruction of their gentile nations.
It would be very difficult to destroy these Globalist anti-Semitic Zionists if you were going to take on the whole Jewish community because that is what the Globalist anti-Semitic Zionists want you to do as it will keep them in power. People must work together with true Jews to isolate and get rid of these Globalist anti-Semitic Zionists and traitor gentiles. It is only a matter of time of when, not if, when they are destroyed. Every group has a life expectancy and the greater they are exposed the quicker the group will come to its demise.
Many people accuse the mainstream media of fake news because they do not tell you about Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands a former member of the Nazi party and is behind the founding of Bilderbergers or about
The Rockefellers, Wall Street Financiers, the Warburgs and the Bush Family (of the United States) all helped Adolf Hitler. Yet these people are very active behind the scenes in destroying the Western world (including gentiles, true Jews and everybody else). Europeans (Americans, British and others) who fought against Hitler's Germany. Now we are losing because of the activities of some people who were Hitler supporters.
Jews were perceived as dangerous enemies of Germany after Samuel Untermeyer, who was the leader of the World Jewish Economic Federation declared war on Germany on August 6, 1933.
Was Hitler Actually Racist?
After the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games where black American runner, Jesse Owens won several medals, the media reported that Hitler was very upset that a black athlete had won four gold medals and as such left the stadium without congratulating Owens. Owens himself debunked this myth explaining in a later interview that Hitler had shook his hand. A veteran sports reporter in Germany has also since claimed that although Hitler did leave the stadium after the race it was not before shaking Owens' hand. Siegfried Mischner claimed that Owens carried around a photograph in his wallet of the Fuehrer doing just that. Owens, who felt the newspapers of the day reported 'unfairly' on Hitler's attitude towards him, tried to get Mischner and his journalist colleagues to change the accepted version of history in the 1960s.
Hitler Racist?
Snubbing of Jesse Owens Myth
Jesse Owens vs. Adolf Hitler: What Really Happened
The Transfer Agreement: the Untold Story of the Secret Pact between the Third Reich and Palestine by Edwin Black
Synopsis: In 1933, the Zionist movement concluded a secret and controversial pact with the Third Reich transferring some 60000 Jews and $100 million to Jewish Palestine. In return, the Zionists halted the worldwide Jewish-led anti-Nazi boycott that threatened to topple the Hitler regime in its first year. The debate tore the pre-War Jewish world apart. Ultimately, the Transfer Agreement saved lives, rescued assets, and seeded the infrastructure of the Jewish State. In 1984, Edwin Black broke the story. Black's 'The Transfer Agreement (Macmillan 1984), consumed five years heading a team of researchers digging through archives in the US, England, Germany, and Israel, accessing thousands of previously sealed documents written in tense, dramatic style. The Transfer Agreement became an immediate best-seller. Quickly, it became the subject of massive TV, radio, and print coverage. Macmillan nominated the book for a Pulitzer: and it received the Carl Sandburg Award for the best nonfiction of the year. The Transfer Agreement stunned its readers precisely because the topic was ahead of its time. The world was not ready to comprehend complicated asset transfer discussions between the Zionists and Nazis.
Now that the world has confronted the issue of pilfered Holocaust-era Jewish assets, vanquished insurance claims and slave wages, the Transfer Agreement stands out as the sole and still controversial example of a Jewish asset rescue that occurred before the genocidal period. The terrible choices its negotiators undertook can now be viewed in a new light.
This special updated paperback edition includes a new author's introduction, a new foreword by esteemed WWII book editor Edward T. Chase and the new afterword by Abraham Foxman, national director of the Anti-Defamation League.
German Boycott
Subsequently, the international Jewish organizations declared a boycott on Germany for not re-instating these Jews who were removed from the powerful position of power in Germany by Hilter.
The London Daily Express on March 24, 1933, carried the headline, "Judea Declares War on Germany" (pictured right), long before the beginning of the Second World War.
"The boycott was particularly motivated by the German imposition of the Nuremberg Laws, which ironically were similar in intent and content to the Jewish cultural exclusivism practiced so visibly in present-day Israel" (Hannah Arendt Eichmann in Jerusalem p 7).
False Jews don't like it when Gentiles and true Jews revolt against their tyranny and control. Their motto is: "be our slave or be dead."
In Mein Kampf (My Struggle), Hitler wrote that the Jews were responsible for all the evil and troubles in the world.
He said that Jewish bankers had deliberately caused the Great Depression and financed the allies against Germany. This is true, however, remember there are true Jews and false Jews. These bankers were and still are false anti-Semitic Zionists who do not care about true Jews and hide among the Jewish community using it as a smokescreen to protect themselves from justice being served.
Hitler blamed the Jews for the surrender of Germany at the end of the First World War, the Treaty of Versailles and the disarmament of Germany.
In Mein Kampf, Hitler said:
"The Jews had brought the Negroes into the Rhineland with the clear aim of ruining the hated white race the necessarily-resulting bastardization."
The result of mixed racial relationships destroyed the pure black Africans, Europeans and produced mulatto children. They were called "Rhineland Bastards," and the public was warned these women could have sicknesses from the Africans such as venereal and other diseases.
Hitler Forced Into War?
Heemil Ludwig Cohn in Les Annales, June 1934 (also quoted in his book "The New Holy Alliance").
"Hitler will have no war (does not want war), but we will force it on him, not this year, but soon."
David A. Brown, National Chairman, United Jewish Campaign, 1934, (quoted in "I Testify Against The Jews" by Robert Edward Edmondson, page 188 and "The Jewish War of Survival" by Arnold Leese, page 52).
"We Jews are going to bring a war on Germany."
How Hitler tackled unemployment and revived Germany's economy
Hitler's War?: What the Historians Neglect to Mention.
An English translation of "Hitlers Krieg? Was Guido Knopp Verschweigt" by Alphart Geyer, (Germany 2009). This is a 96 minute long "Made in Germany" underground documentary film. It is the first documentary ever to unabashedly explain from a German perspective how World War II really began and the many efforts that were made by Hitler to avoid it and to establish a lasting, viable and mutually acceptable peace but he was ultimately left with no choice but to invade Poland.
Hitler Speeches with accurate English subtitles
Hitler: Asians In The German Army
Adolph Hitler respected the Asian culture and he was on good terms with Middle Eastern countries. Indians from India who served in the Free India Legion (later the Indian Volunteer Legion of the Waffen-SS), Asians and even African Negroes served in the German army. The American Negro, Jesse Owens said he was treated better in Germany than in the USA during the 1936 Berlin Olympics Games. The famous Indian leader from India, Gandhi, was in contact with Hitler and in his two letters he wrote to Hitler, he addressed him as "my friend."
Hitler And Mahatma Gandhi Talk
Mahatma Gandhi's letters to Hitler - Dr. Koenraad ELST
Gandhi's 1940 letter to Adolf Hitler: Seek peace or someone will 'beat you with your own weapon'
Wall Street Funded Hitler
List of Hitler's backers: Rockefeller, Morgan, General Electric Co., Standard Oil (now Exxon), Chase and Manhattan Banks, General Motors, Ford, IBM, Loeb & Company just to name a few.
The two links immediately following below contain some very insightful comments on the bankrolling of Hitler and other communist revolutions, making mention of Professor Antony Sutton's book among others. We believe they are well worth reading. Scroll down below 'The Bath Chronicle' article for the comments and the Rick Heskey article is on Facebook.
Bush, Rockefeller, Rothschild & Hitler
World War 2 Bomb Circus
Rick Heskey - Wall Street Funded The Nazi Party
Wall Street Funded Both Communists and Nazis
Rockefeller Associates
Dirty Little secrets of World War 2
Wall Street and the rise of Hitler
Antony C Sutton: Wall Street and the rise of Hitler & communism
Hitler Didn't Want World War. Illuminati Created and Manipulated Hitler
How Bush's grandfather helped Hitler's rise to power
Why Jewish bankers aided Nazi while Hitler murdered Millions
The Hidden Evil: The Financial Elite's Covert War Against the Civilian Population
The Hidden Evil Quotes
Wall Street Funded Communists
Zyklon B Gas Production and Warburg Directors
"Max Warburg, a major German banker, and his brother, Paul Warburg, who had been instrumental in establishing the Federal Reserve system in the United States, were directors of Interssen Gemeinschaft Farben, or I.G.Farben, the giant German chemical firm that produced Zyklon B gas used in, so called, Nazi extermination camps."
The above quote comes from Professor Jim Marrs, an American former newspaper journalist and New York Times best-selling author of books and articles on a wide range of alleged cover ups and conspiracies. Originally quoted from 'The Hidden Evil' website which now redirects to New World War.
Antony C. Sutton in his book, 'Wall Street and the Rise of Hitler' also discusses the use of Zyklon B gas for gassing people in concentration camps. Many Jews claim that the gassing is a hoax and the gas (administered in powder form) was actually used on people for the control of fleas. The media has always talked about the gassing of the 6 million Jews but doesn't tell you that Zyklon B gas was produced by I.G. Farben company.
In the article 'The Dark Roots of the "Brussels EU" the website EU Facts, states that US Prosecutor, Telford Taylor (pictured right - Photo Credit: United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, courtesy of John W. Mosenthal), summarized the role of this chemical cartel during the Nuremberg Tribunal in the following way:
"Without IG Farben, the Second World War would not have been possible."
Christopher Jon Bjerknes - Worldwide Zionist Domination
Adolf Hitler, 1933_We want nothing but peace!
The quotes below are taken from Adolf Hitler's speech. Click on the above link to see full article:
"When I first came to power, Germany had more than 6,200,000 unemployed workers……and today they are 3,710,000! That is in itself an amazing achievement for nine months!"
"The international Jewish poison of the peoples began to agitate against and to corrode healthy minds. Men of letters set out to portray decent men who desired peace……calling them weaklings and traitors, to denounce opposition parties as 'fifth column'…"
"Jews and Freemasons, armament industrialists and war profiteers, international traders and stock jobbers……found political blackguards: desperados and glory seekers…"
"It was not my ambition to wage wars, but to build up a new social state of the highest culture."
"And every year of war takes me away from my work."
"…at best call natures political run of the mill, insofar as their corrupted vileness…"
"Mr. Churchill has repeated the declaration that he wants war."
"…namely, in the air war against the civilian population, beneath the deceptive slogan of 'a war against military objectives'."
"About six weeks ago now he launched this war in an arena in which he apparently believes he is quite strong."
Adolf Hitler speech against freemasonry Illuminati NWO, zionist plutocratic warmongers England.
HITLER'S BRITISH GIRL (1/5) AUFSEHERlNNEN
Hitler's British Girl is a Channel 4 documentary film about British Nazi sympathizer, Unity Mitford, and her relationship with Adolf Hitler. The film was made by following an investigation by a journalist, Martin Bright, revealing that she might have secretly given birth to Hitler's lovechild.
Hitler's Blacks, Jews, Indians and Asians in the German Army
African Nazis Hitler's 15000 Jewish army multicultural third Reich! Forbidden history
Hitler's secret Indian army
Asians in the German Army
Non-European Volunteers in the Nazi German Army - World War II
Multi-Racial National Socialist Soldiers
Black Africans in the German Army "Freies Arabien Legion" in WWII
THE VIDEO LIBERALS AND MARXISTS DON'T WANT YOU TO SEE!
A Jew Defends Adolf Hitler - part 1 of 3
Who Started WW2?
Some people believed that Hitler was forced into the 2nd World War, and the real villains who started the war were the Elite bankers and Winston Churchill. Some of Churchill's quotes follow:
"Should Germany merchandise, (do business), again in the next 50 years, we have led this war, (WW1) in vain." – Winston Churchill in The Times (1919).
"We will force this war upon Hitler if he wants it or not." – Winston Churchill, (1936 broadcast).
"Germany becomes too powerful. We have to crush it." – Winston Churchill, (November 1936, speaking to US - General Robert E. Wood).
"This war is an English war and its goal is the destruction of Germany." – Winston Churchill, (Autumn 1939 broadcast).
"It was all about economics and profitability and Germany's state issued value base currency was also a direct threat to the wealth and power of the private central banks around the world, and as early as 1933 they started to organise a global boycott against Germany to strangle the upstart ruler, who thought he could run his nation without a private central bank. Now if had been the case in World War 1, Great Britain and other nations, threatened by Germanys economic power, looked for an excuse to go to war, as public anger in Germany grew over the boycott, Hitler foolishly gave them that excuse, years later in spirit of candour, the real reasons for the war, were made clear (quote) The war wasn't only about abolishing fashionism but to conquer sales markets, we could have if we intended so, perverted this war breaking out without doing one shot, but we didn't want to" (End quote).
(Winston Churchill to Harry Truman March 1946)
"Germany's unforgivable crime before WW2, was its attempt to loosen its economy out of the world trade system and to build up an independent exchange system from which the world-finance couldn't profit anymore. ...We butchered the wrong pig."
-Winston Churchill, (The Second World War - Bern, 1960).
The Deep state Rulers Starts Wars
The Deep State - Who Rules America, Full Documentary by Freedom TV
The following video about Rothschilds, Hilters banking and who starts wars.
True History not Taught in School: Jew Usury Central Bankers
Stalin's attack plans against Germany 1939.-1941.
Germany invaded to pre-empt imminent Soviet attack
8 Things You Should Know About WWII's Eastern Front
New Evidence on the 1941 'Barbarossa' Attack: Why Hitler Attacked Soviet Russia When He Did
Soviet offensive plans controversy
Sinews of Peace, 1946
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Secrets of WWII
Secrets of WW2
Untermeyer
Samuel Untermeyer


San Felipe is a destination or starting point for many off road races. Score International starts their racing series with the San Felipe 250. Bringing 100s of world championship racers from all over the world. Record Off Road has two races in San Felipe; Record San Felipe 250 and Record Race Ready 275. Code Off Road final race of their series is another 275 mile race Race Ready 275.
Instant Mexico Auto Insurance is proud to be the Official Insurance agency for these races ... when comparing insurance companies and gas stations consider that the prices are controlled by the Government; Compare services, off street parking suitable for RV and trailers, office with a department to assist with claims, lobby with clean restrooms and vending machines with refreshments, purchase online or via fax are all provided by Instant Mexico Auto Insurance.
For tourists El Dorado Ranch has ATV rentals; And, for a high performance driving school visit SanFelipeOffRoad.
At Pete's Camp there is a Annual Poker Run October 12, 2013; It is a 60 mile run starting and ending at the Camp.


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package mezz.jei.common.load.registration;

import java.util.ArrayList;
import java.util.Collection;
import java.util.Collections;
import java.util.IdentityHashMap;
import java.util.List;
import java.util.Set;

import com.google.common.base.Preconditions;
import mezz.jei.api.helpers.IColorHelper;
import mezz.jei.api.ingredients.IIngredientHelper;
import mezz.jei.api.ingredients.IIngredientRenderer;
import mezz.jei.api.ingredients.IIngredientType;
import mezz.jei.api.ingredients.subtypes.ISubtypeManager;
import mezz.jei.api.registration.IModIngredientRegistration;
import mezz.jei.common.color.ColorGetter;
import mezz.jei.common.ingredients.IngredientInfo;
import mezz.jei.common.ingredients.RegisteredIngredients;
import mezz.jei.common.util.ErrorUtil;

public class RegisteredIngredientsBuilder implements IModIngredientRegistration {
	private final List<IngredientInfo<?>> ingredientInfos = new ArrayList<>();
	private final Set<IIngredientType<?>> registeredIngredientSet = Collections.newSetFromMap(new IdentityHashMap<>());
	private final ISubtypeManager subtypeManager;

	public RegisteredIngredientsBuilder(ISubtypeManager subtypeManager) {
		this.subtypeManager = subtypeManager;
	}

	@Override
	public <V> void register(IIngredientType<V> ingredientType, Collection<V> allIngredients, IIngredientHelper<V> ingredientHelper, IIngredientRenderer<V> ingredientRenderer) {
		ErrorUtil.checkNotNull(ingredientType, "ingredientType");
		ErrorUtil.checkNotNull(allIngredients, "allIngredients");
		ErrorUtil.checkNotNull(ingredientHelper, "ingredientHelper");
		ErrorUtil.checkNotNull(ingredientRenderer, "ingredientRenderer");
		Preconditions.checkArgument(ingredientRenderer.getWidth() == 16,
			"the default ingredient renderer registered here will be used for drawing " +
				"ingredients in the ingredient list, and it must have a width of 16"
		);
		Preconditions.checkArgument(ingredientRenderer.getHeight() == 16,
			"the default ingredient renderer registered here will be used for drawing " +
				"ingredients in the ingredient list, and it must have a height of 16"
		);
		if (registeredIngredientSet.contains(ingredientType)) {
			throw new IllegalArgumentException("Ingredient type has already been registered: " + ingredientType.getIngredientClass());
		}

		ingredientInfos.add(new IngredientInfo<>(ingredientType, allIngredients, ingredientHelper, ingredientRenderer));
		registeredIngredientSet.add(ingredientType);
	}

	@Override
	public ISubtypeManager getSubtypeManager() {
		return subtypeManager;
	}

	@Override
	public IColorHelper getColorHelper() {
		return ColorGetter.INSTANCE;
	}

	public RegisteredIngredients build() {
		return new RegisteredIngredients(ingredientInfos);
	}
}

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I would explain this [the house edge when betting pass and don't pass simultaneously] more intuitively in that betting pass and don't pass doesn't zero out the house advantage because of the boxcars.
Betting pass and don't pass doesn't protect you in the come out roll if a 12 is rolled. Assuming that you are at a $5 table, you will have $10 bet. When the 12 is rolled, on average one time out of 36, you will lose $5. The pass/don't pass bet has a house advantage then of ($5/(10 x 36)) 1.389%.
Some people might try to get around this by putting a buck on the 12. In which case, you win $25 when the 12 is rolled, but you lose $1 the other 35 times. Over 36 come-out rolls, on average then, you will lose $10 instead of $5 which ups the house advantage to ($10/(11 x 36)) 2.525%. No matter what combination of pass/don't pass you use, putting money on the 12 will always increase the house advantage (HA). The more you put the 12, the more the HA increases.
Thank you, Tim. Your response was well written and gives good information.


You can also have a look at the whole 1918 or at October 08 across the years.
Have a look at the old newspapers from 8 October 1918 and get them!
Get a FREE Numerology report based on the digits of 8 October 1918!
Which were the important events of 8 October 1918 ?
Freddy Chaves: Belgium sport Champion.
Halfdan Hegtun: Norwegian radio host and politician (d. 2012).
Ron Randell: Sydney, NSW -- Actor (Loves of Carmen, I am a Camera).
Jens Skou: Danish chemist and physiologist Nobel Prize laureate.
World War I: In the Argonne Forest in France, United States Corporal Alvin C. York leads an attack that kills 25 German soldiers and captures 132.
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Q: How do I appropriately use the backslash character in a string How do I appropriately use the backslash character in a string ? I would like to have this "The product of 4 and 2345 is 9380." instead of "The product of 4 and 2345 is 9380 ." I included the backslash character "\b" before . but it did not work out.
Here is the code:
my_function <- function(fname, lname) {
print(paste("The product of", fname, "and", lname, "is", fname*lname,"."))}

my_function(4,2345)

Many thanks.

A: For readability of strings merged with variables, I recommend looking at the sprintf() function.
val1 <- 4
val2 <- 2345
sprintf("The product of %s and %s is %s.", val1, val2, val1 * val2)

[1] "The product of 4 and 2345 is 9380."

A: Another solution is to use paste0 which is equivalent to paste(..., sep=""), but slightly more efficient.
my_function <- function(fname, lname) {
print(paste0("The product of ", fname, " and ", lname, " is ", fname*lname,"."))}

my_function(4,2345)
[1] "The product of 4 and 2345 is 9380."

A: Use cat() to print a string without encoding escape characters:
my_message <- function(a, b) {
  paste("The product of", a, "and", b, "is", a * b, "\b.")
}

print(my_message(4, 2345))
#> [1] "The product of 4 and 2345 is 9380 \b."
cat(my_message(4, 2345), "\n")
#> The product of 4 and 2345 is 9380.

But likely in this case you wouldn't want to use a backspace character.
Instead, you'd avoid inserting the space in the first place, like other
answers show.

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$107,705 x 72 Months @ 1.99% APR (estimated financing rate, cost of borrowing $6,647).
$107,705 x 48 Months @ 1.9% APR (estimated lease rate, cost of borrowing $5,776, estimated buyout $42,005).
$108,000 x 72 Months @ 1.99% APR (estimated financing rate, cost of borrowing $6,665).
$108,000 x 48 Months @ 1.9% APR (estimated lease rate, cost of borrowing $5,792, estimated buyout $42,120).


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#ifndef TA_NCURSES_CHSTR_INPUT_AGENT_H
#define TA_NCURSES_CHSTR_INPUT_AGENT_H

#include "common/agent.h"

/********************************************************************/
/**                      Agent Initialization                      **/
/********************************************************************/
void register_ncurses_chstr_input_commands(void);

#endif


I ended 2017 without my customary "State of Technology" post, and just as well: Spectre is a far better representation than anything I might have written. Faced with a fundamental imbalance (data fetch slowness versus execution speed), processor engineers devised an ingenious system optimized for performance, but having failed to envision the possibility of bad actors abusing the system, everyone was left vulnerable.
The analogy is obvious: faced with a fundamental imbalance (the difficulty of gaining and retaining users versus the ease of rapid iteration and optimization), Internet companies devised ingenious systems optimized for engagement, but having failed to envision the possibility of bad actors abusing the system, everyone was left vulnerable.
The vulnerability might be worth it — the gains from faster processors have been absolutely massive!
So it is with the effects of Facebook, Google/YouTube, etc., and the Internet broadly. Power comes from giving people what they want — hardly a bad motivation! — and the benefits still may — probably? — outweigh the downsides. Regardless, our only choice is to move forward.
As Thompson admits, there are some really strained analogies earlier in the piece. However, this final analogy couldn't be more apt.


Many Android device enthusiasts will be proud owners of the recently released Samsung Galaxy Note 3 smartphone or new Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 tablet (or both). These are flying off shelves as we speak, and today we have a video to share with you that shows Galaxy Note 3 and Note 10.1 multitasking made clear.
These new Samsung Galaxy devices both have an array of features, and it can be a lot to take in all at once. Videos can be extremely useful in showing how to get the best out of particular features, and the YouTube video that we've embedded below this story shows a simple and concise demonstration of multitasking.
The video takes you through two methods of Galaxy Note 3 and Note 10.1 (2014) multitasking, shown on the new Galaxy Note 10.1 as it has a larger canvas for the purpose of the video. The new iterations of these devices both have enhanced Multiwindow function with expanded applications available.
The video begins by showing how to activate the left bar selector and show two apps in a split screen. It then goes on to demonstrate what you can do by tapping on the small blue dot in the middle, with four new functions available including switch applications and drag and drop content.
The enhanced S Pen is also shown accessing the Air Command menu and the Pen Window feature and shows how to use the window you create on top of a multiwindow set-up. It's probably easier to check out the video than to understand further explanation of this here, so do take a look below this story for the demo.
This video could help you make more use of your Samsung Galaxy Note 3 or new Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014), showing clearly how to optimize your use of multitasking. Once you've viewed the video we'd appreciate knowing if you found it helpful? Will you now be using multitasking more on your Note 3 or Note 10.1?
A definite help, answered many questions I had about my new Galaxy Note 2014.


Vancouver Whitecaps FC notched their first win of the 2019 MLS regular season on Wednesday, and it came against an unlikely opponent, in league-leading LAFC, by a 1-0 scoreline at BC Place.
With games coming up at the weekend, both teams opted for some lineup rotation, with LAFC making radical changes in the back, replacing three starters on the backline, and handing youngsters Peter-Lee Vassell, Niko Hamalainen and Shaft Brewer, Jr. their first career MLS starts.
The Whitecaps broke the deadlock in the 27th minute, as PC's shot clanged off the post, followed by Inbeom Hwang opening his MLS account with a well-taken finish off the rebound.
The second half was choppy and neither team really found flow in the game, and while LAFC battered Vancouver's defense in the final 20 minutes, the Whitecaps held firm to seal the win.
THE BIG PICTURE: The first win must come as relief to the Whitecaps, who can build on this and get their season on track. LAFC struggled throughout, and an early exit by Latif Blessing due to injury could prove costly if he has to miss time moving forward. Bob Bradley's group will have to regroup ahead of a showdown against Seattle.
MOMENT OF THE MATCH: Hwang's goal was both a pleasant finish and also good reward for his good play this season to date.
MAN OF THE MATCH: Hwang had the moment of magic to secure three points for his side, and for a team struggling to score, this could be the tally that really gets him and the team going.


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Seahorse in the Sky
by Edmund Cooper
At first he though it was all part of some crazy nightmare. But it wasn't.
Russell Graheme, M.P. was one of a handful of passengers flying from Stockholm to London. One moment flying peacefully in the sky, the next lying in an un-Earthly green coffin.
Grahame was the first to emerge from this strange resting place. But for him, as well as for the others, it had been only the ecliptical experience. Soon all were to find themselves lost in a bizarre world of Mediaeval knights, Stone Age warriors and gremlins, caught unalterably in the weirdest cocoon of Time.
On Sale: 29th September 2011


I am a creature of habit. Change has become a foreign concept. I like to know where I stand, where I am going and I resist turning in difficult directions.
Yet this year as I watch the seasons come and go, change has been etched on the horizon. It is edging ever closer to me and I am finally allowing it a place in my home.
The beach is my favourite place. Mornings I walk along the passage watching the changes evolve. Man-made changes as dozers reposition the sand and push it this way and that. Natural changes as the tidal ebb and flow push that sand back in the opposite direction.
Each Friday we take a stroll up the beach, watching as tide and time press and mould the sand. Nothing remains stagnant for long.
These past few years have seen major changes in the flow of our lives. Most changes were for the better and while I may have resisted initially - like the landscape of a beach, the changes occurred anyway.
Time is a fickle thing. Time is a relentless march forward. There is no stopping. Or turning back. There is only onward.
So much time has passed since I connected with this space, I considered whining about it. Or closing it down for good. Yet a spark niggled, a nagging voice in my head grew louder and I wondered if it was possible to adjust my sails and begin a new voyage.
The beauty of change is possibility.
Anything is possible if you allow yourself to be open to it.


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The Cantabrian concept home is structurally robust, affordable, appealing and an attainable solution for the average TC3 land owner.
In April 2013 Southern Response, in association with the New Zealand Institute of Architects, launched a competition among registered architects to design a house for the next generation of housing in Canterbury.
The design brief asked entrants to meet a set of requirements including structural integrity, land conditions and principles of modern living.
Nelson based architect Richard Sellars took out first prize with his design of a modern take on the quintessential New Zealand bungalow.
His design was built as a showhome to promote the award winning design and since opening earlier this year it has welcomed hundreds of visitors through its door.
The three bedroom home has been wowing guests with its light, simplicity and spatial comfort.
Richard says he enjoys building better homes rather than bigger homes and that concept shines through in this design.
The contemporary design uses space in creative and clever ways not always found in houses with such an affordable price bracket.
The home not only looks good and feels warm and comfortable, but it has been specifically designed to perform under seismic activity holding its structural integrity.
The home is constructed out of lightweight materials with specifically engineered foundations for TC3 land.
What began as a technical response to building on vulnerable land has developed into a very real and feasible solution for safer and smarter homes in Canterbury.
Now the public can visit the concept home six days a week and take inspiration from the winning design and even use the plans for their own rebuild.
The Cantabrian concept home has pre-approved multi-proof building consent which delivers great efficiency in the entire building process and a shorter construction period overall. The multi-proof design means the home can be built anywhere in New Zealand only requiring site-specific foundations.
The design can be easily personalised to suit your individual style and requirements.
• A choice of claddings including vertical grooved fibre-cement board; board and batten; Linea weatherboards, and vertical cedar weatherboards.
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If you've been contemplating selling your Malibu home, stop procrastinating and sell it now. For a number of reasons, the seller's market could not be hotter.
Demand is very high. The DOW hit a record high in December – it was up 25.1% in 2017, while the S&P was up 19.4% and the Nasdaq 28.2%. People feel wealthy and liquid and the Tax Bill causes the affluent to be optimistic about their future.
Supple is historically low. As of year end, there were only 53 beachfront and 118 landside homes available for sale – a total of 161 homes. The norm is 250. So available home inventory is down 35%! Tht puats upward pressure on prices, which is great for buyers.
Interest rates are still at historically low levels. With 25% to 30% down, buyers can borrow the balance at 3.5% to 3.75%. That's very attractive as many borrowers can earn more that their cost of funds.
Please call us so we can help you optimize the price of your home and sell it for you while the market stays hot.


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What should I do after computer science?
Here is a list of the career options available after Computer Science Engineering:
Software Developer.
Computer Hardware Engineer.
Computer Network Architect.
Database Administrator.
Information Security Analyst.
Computer System Analyst.
Web Developer.
Computer Programmer.
Is computer science a good career?
Is computer science a good career? Yes! High demand for qualified computer science professionals means high projected growth for many careers. These jobs are often lucrative, with average salaries ranging from $80,000 to $130,000.
What are the disadvantages of computer science?
13 cons of being a computer scientist
Analysis. Technology occupations involving computer science require analytical skills to detect potential issues and develop solutions for them.
Commitment.
Cost.
Developments.
Health.
Inactivity.
Which is better CS or it?
Most of the experts say, there is no difference between CS and IT. It is just that CS is taught as an Engineering level course in major Universities.
What should I do after computer science? – Related Questions
Is a computer science degree worth it?
You'll Be Part of a Growing Industry: The number of jobs for computer and math occupations is growing much faster than average, making computer science one of the most viable degree options. Opens the Door to High-Paying Careers: Computer science graduates earn some of the highest starting salaries of any major.
Does computer science pay well?
Some of the highest-paying careers with a computer science degree include computer network architects, software developers, and computer and information research scientists. Computer scientists earn $68,000 in entry-level positions, $100,000 in mid-career positions, and $121,000 in advanced positions.
Is computer science is good for future?
Computer science is a good major in terms of expected demand and career growth, with the US Bureau of Labor Statistics predicting 13% industry growth from 2020 to 2030.
Is computer science in demand?
"Are computer science jobs in demand?" The short answer to this question is "Absolutely." According to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the computer and information technology field is expected to grow by 13 percent from 2016-2026 — faster than the average growth rate of all occupations.
Is it hard to find a job in computer science?
You may be wondering, is it hard to find a job with a computer science degree. What are the job prospects? According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the field of computer science and information technology will see job growth of 13% between 2020-2030. That will add 667,600 to the workforce!
Which field in computer science is best for me?
Ahead, check out the 10 best jobs for computer science majors — and anyone else interested in the CS field.
UX Designer.
Mobile App Developer.
IT Project Manager.
Systems Architect.
AI Engineer.
Which branch of computer science is best?
Top Specializations in Computer Science and Engineering
Business Intelligence (BI) Developer.
Data Architect.
Applications Architect.
Infrastructure Architect.
Enterprise Architect.
Data Scientist.
Data Analyst.
READ: How is it possible for the universe to expand?
Which CS field has highest salary?
Top 10 Highest Paying Jobs in Computer Science in India [2022]
Principal Software Engineer.
Software Architect.
Computer Scientist.
Site Reliability Engineer.
IT Security Consultant.
Which field in computer science is highest paid?
Here's a look at the highest paying computer science jobs today:
Front-end developer.
Java developer.
Software engineer.
Network security engineer.
Mobile developer.
Which computer job has highest salary?
The Best Paying IT Jobs
Information security engineer — $131,300.
DevOps engineer — $137,400.
Enterprise architect — $144,400.
Technical program manager — $145,000.
Software architect — $145,400.
Applications architect — $149,000.
Infrastructure architect — $153,000.
Software development manager — $153,300.
Which it field is best for future?
Top 5 Tech Careers Of The Future
Machine learning engineer. This specific branch of artificial intelligence is ideal for those who have a passion for computer science and desire a career in a fast-moving and exciting industry.
Robotics engineer.
Cloud engineer.
How do computer science students make money?
Some common platforms and programs wherein you can participate are:
GeeksforGeeks. GeeksforGeeks is a computer science portal for students or working professionals which provides many ways to earn money.
CodeChef.
HackerEarth.
Codeforces.
LeetCode.
Can I earn money by coding?
There are many incredible ways to make money online with programming skills. (And it's even possible for you to get paid to learn code online…but more on that in a bit.) If you learn various coding languages and programs, then you can offer your skills online and start generating cash fast.
How can I make money with C++?
Ways to Make Money as a C++ Programmer
Get a Job in Core C++ If you love programming like me, a job in C++ is the first thing you should be looking for.
Develop a Software (Along with Mobile App)
Freelancing in C++
Blog about C++
Teach C++ (Offline or Online)
Participate in C++ Programming Contests.
READ: How are occupational science and occupational therapy similar?
How much can I earn from coding?
Burning Glass reports increasing coding salaries for software developers and programmers with more years in the field: Entry-level coders start at around $82,200. Coders with three to five years of experience average about $98,900 annually. With more than nine years of experience, workers earn more than $111,000.
Does coding require math?
According to Web Developer Charlotte O'Hara, it's not only easy to learn to code without having a background in math, but outside of some routine arithmetic, most web development projects don't rely heavily on math at all.
Which coding language should I learn first?
Python. Python is always recommended if you're looking for an easy and even fun programming language to learn first. Rather than having to jump into strict syntax rules, Python reads like English and is simple to understand for someone who's new to programming.
READ: What is an example of a variable in science?


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Derek A. DeCosmo
Carlos Rodrigo Munoz
Anne Picker
Daniel M. Rosenberg
Paul D. Colangelo
Media & Cases
Criminal Defense For Immigrants And Noncitizens
Immigration And Criminal Appeals
A Boutique Law Firm Fighting For Everyday People
How to build a good drug defense
On Behalf of DeCosmo Law, Attorneys at Law | Dec 26, 2022 | Criminal Defense
In New Jersey, and across the United States, people charged with drug possession may benefit from understanding the charges against them. One common defense involves proving that police illegally searched the defendant's car, home, or property. These searches are illegal without search warrants.
Illegal searches and constitutional rights
It is only legal to search property if the drugs are in full view. Searching property featuring concealed drugs is illegal unless the searcher has a search warrant. This rule follows the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution. Courts typically dismiss evidence based on illegal searches.
Drug possession based on easy access
Possessing drugs does not necessarily mean that a person has drugs in their possession. Even though this may seem odd, the law views drug possession as something a person can easily access. So, a person who faces a drug possession charge must know how to discern the complete legality of the situation by using knowledge of criminal law.
Discrepancies in crime analysis reports
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Q: How to make inner div of Flexbox height of parent I am using the flexbox to lay out a web app.  It works, except for the main content area. The "router-view" is the expected full height.  But the div inside of this is NOT full height of the router-view?
How do I make the div with id of "make-full-height" full height?
I have tried setting the height to 100%, but this has no effect.
html

         Fixed Header

     <router-view class="flexible">

             How do I make this div full height?

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        Fixed Footer

css
.full-screen {
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.flex-container-column {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
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  flex: 0 0 auto;
  overflow: auto;
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.footer {
  height: 30px;
  background: #555;
  color: white;
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  height: 50px;
  background: #555;
  color: white;
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.flex-container {
  flex: 1 1 auto;
  display: flex;
  overflow: hidden;
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  width: 200px;
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A: Set the <router-view to have display: flex, and set flex:1 for the #make-full-height. This way #make-full-height will fill it's container since there are no other children.

.full-screen {
  height: 100vh;
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  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
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.no-flex {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  overflow: auto;
}
.footer {
  height: 30px;
  background: #555;
  color: white;
}

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  height: 50px;
  background: #555;
  color: white;
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  flex: 1 1 auto;
  display: flex;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.left, .right {
  width: 200px;
  background: #eee;
}
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  flex: 1 1 auto;
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Ten Spencer, Vân-Ánh Võ, Javier Santiago & Chris Cain
Thu, May 6 / 7:30pm Pacific
The Fest's third performance night gets underway with Ten Spencer, a fresh new soul singer from Oakland that we think you'll soon be hearing a lot more about. It continues with Vân-Ánh Võ, an Emmy Award winning Vietnamese artist of stunning virtuosity whose deceptively traditional music is infused with the rhythms and improvisation of jazz; and Javier Santiago, a straight ahead pianist whose work is steeped in a diverse set of influences, ranging from classical and jazz to hip-hop and world music. We end the night with one of the living masters of the blues, Chris Cain, who will treat us to a first performance of his new work "I Miss My Friends" along with music from his new album, Raisin' Cain, set to drop on April 9.
Segment start times are approximate, due to variations in set lengths—plan on arriving a little early to make sure you see the entire performance by your favorite artist. If you miss the premiere stream, you'll have the chance to watch the archived concert until May 31. Once you begin watching, you have 48 hours to finish playback.
Ten Spencer
Ten Spencer is a rising, Oakland-based vocalist and visual artist. Whether it's hip-hop, modern jazz, R&B, soul, rock or indie pop, her sultry, honey-sweet voice captures the minds of her audience and invites them into her world. Ten works with musicians on both coasts and has opened for artists including Joe, Alex Isley and Mario. Her music is original and healing, and expands upon a wide appreciation of the Black American improvisational music that guides her work today. She's the recipient of various vocalist awards and was the 2019 Jazz Search West Award winner.
Ten Spencer - vocals
Marcus Phillips - bass
Dame the Drummer - drums
Nathan Bickart - keys
Lidia Rodriguez - bari sax, flute
David McKissick - trumpet
Jimmy Kraft - alto sax
https://www.cristenspencer.com/
https://www.instagram.com/princessbrownie/
Ten Spencer "Greenah" (Commission Excerpt)
Ten Spencer "It's a Shame"
Vân-Ánh Võ
A fearless musical explorer, Vân-Ánh Võ is an award-winning performer of the 16-string đàn tranh (zither) and an Emmy Award-winning composer who has collaborated with Kronos Quartet, Alonzo King LINES Ballet, and Yo-Yo Ma. She has performed her music in 14 countries, at prestigious venues including Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, Houston Grand Opera, WOMAD Festival (UK), and the 2012 London Olympic Games. A prolific composer, she co-composed music for the Oscar® nominated documentary Daughter from Danang and the Emmy® Award winning film and soundtrack for Bolinao 52. In 2021 she premieres Songs of Strength at Cal Performances and Mekong: SOUL, commissioned by the Kennedy Center.
Vân-Ánh "Vanessa" Võ - 16-string đàn tranh, vocals
Joel Davel - marimba lumina
Jimi Nakagawa – taiko, percussion
https://www.vananhvo.com/
https://www.facebook.com/dantranh.vananhvo/
Vân-Ánh Võ "Fire" (Commission excerpt)
Vân-Ánh Võ NPR "Tiny Desk" Concert
Javier Santiago
Javier Santiago is one of the most prolific young pianists in the Bay Area and a notable force in the jazz, beat and hip-hop scenes. He has played with top rising international stars including Theo Croker, Kenneth Whalum, John Raymond, Yosvany Terry and Irwin Hall. Javier's debut album, Phoenix (2018) on Ropeadope Records was named the #1 Jazz Album of the Year by Vinyl Me, Please. In addition to being a pianist and sideman, Santiago is also an accomplished educator, arranger and producer. He is alumnus of The Brubeck Institute Fellowship Program and The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music in NYC.
Javier Santiago - piano
Giulio Xavier - upright bass
Michael Mitchell - drums
http://www.javiersantiagomusic.com/
https://javiersantiago.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/JavierSantiagoMusic/
https://www.facebook.com/javiersantiagomusic
Javier Santiago "The Light That Awaits Us" (Commission excerpt)
Javier Santiago "Wavy"
Chris Cain offers up a soulful stew of Memphis style electric blues. His powerfully deep vocals and jazz inspired, blues guitar riffs are unforgettably his own, while reminiscent of legends like BB King and Albert King. When Chris burst onto the blues scene with the first of 12 albums, 1987's Cuttin' Loose, he found himself sharing the stage with a few of those legends including Albert King and Albert Collins. The combination of his blues upbringing and his jazz studies melded to form the searing guitar style that has moved Chris Cain to the top ranks of the blues music scene.
Chris Cain - guitar, vocals
Greg Rahn - keys
Steve Evans - bass
Sky Garcia - drums
http://www.chriscainmusic.com/index.html
Chris Cain "I Miss My Friends" (Commission excerpt)
Chris Cain ''I'm Going Through a Love Detox''
Performances will stream on the San Jose Jazz website. Your ticket and emailed confirmation will include a "Watch" button that allows you to access the stream.
Blues, Hip-Hop, International, Soul, Straight Ahead
The New Works Festival, April 29–May 8, features four nights of performances by some of the most exciting artists in jazz, blues, R&B, soul and electronic music in the SF Bay Area and New York. The festival is an outgrowth of SJZ's Jazz Aid Fund initiative, which provided crucial funds to 33 artists, each to produce a new work.


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Q: Есть ли в Python 3.5 хоть какая-то возможность читать dbf-файлы? Имеется база данных в формате DBF. Если точнее, то это база данных 1с 7.7 (т.е., фактически, это база FoxPro). В ней есть таблицы, в которых надо просто выбирать строки по некоторому очень простому критерию и возвращать их в виде списка. Начал изучать документацию, и тут выяснилось, что средств чтения dbf-файлов в Python 3.5 фактически нет. Эксперименты с библиотекой dbf провалились:
table = dbf.Table('SC8454.dbf') # работает, однако уже следующая строка
for item in table: # выдаст исключение 'E:\1\sklad_2006\SC8454.dbf is closed; record 0 is unavailable'
    print(item)

Подскажите, может быть я ошибаюсь, и в Python 3.5 все-таки имеются какие-либо надежные средства читать dbf-файлы?

A: Перед for нужна строка: table.open()
table = dbf.Table('SC8454.dbf')
table.open()
for item in table:
    print(item)


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Free after school HeadStart activities for young people
HeadStart Wolverhampton is offering an extensive programme of free term time activities for young people and parents between now and Easter.
HeadStart is working with Gazebo Theatre, the WV10 Consortium and YMCA Black Country to provide a range of after school sessions for young people and their families living in the 4 HeadStart target areas.
Young people in Low Hill, The Scotlands and Bushbury South can enjoy drama and dance workshops, sports, art workshops, cookery lessons and Sikh martial arts at Park Village Education Centre and Low Hill Community Centre. In addition, they can explore space and the universe through interactive discovery sessions at Big Venture Centre.
Meanwhile, parents can drop in to Flourishing Family sessions at Big Venture Centre, designed to enable them to learn new skills. Support will also be on offer from representatives of Wolverhampton Homes, Wolverhampton City Credit Union, Access2Business, Black Country Impact and more.
YMCA Black Country is providing a range of fun and engaging activities for young people living in the Springfield, Heath Town, Old Heath and Eastfield area and in the All Saints, Blakenhall, Parkfields, and Ettingshall area. Activities include craft sessions, boxing, dance and more.
In addition, there are sessions for parents and carers including yoga, coffee mornings, boxercise, dance fitness and DIY beauty workshops.
In Bilston East, Gazebo Theatre will be hosting its Place To Be Me programme every Monday and Wednesday at Bilston Town Hall and every Thursday at Lower Bradley Community Centre, with each session running from 5pm to 7pm. Activities on offer include drama and dance workshops, songwriting sessions, music recording and more.
For more information, including full timetables and locations, please visit HeadStart - What'sOn.
Councillor Paul Sweet, the City of Wolverhampton Council's Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, said: "HeadStart Wolverhampton, Gazebo Theatre, the WV10 Consortium and YMCA Black Country are offering another packed timetable of term time activities for our young people.
"It is a brilliant example of the work HeadStart is doing with local organisations to support young people and their families in Wolverhampton and to encourage positive mental health and emotional wellbeing."
HeadStart Wolverhampton, part of a £56m National Lottery funded programme set up by Big Lottery Fund covering 6 areas across the country, is designed to improve the emotional mental health and wellbeing of children and young people aged 10 to 16 by giving them the skills they need to cope with the challenges of modern life.
As well as running a series of specific programmes in the 4 target areas, HeadStart offers city wide help through its Support and Guidance Directory, including information targeted at young people, parents and carers and professionals.
To find out more about HeadStart, please visit HeadStart, follow @headstartfm on Twitter or Instagram, or Facebook - HeadStart.
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EconomicsInternational Politics & Relations
Can China Win The Battle For Respect?
Alberto Forchielli21 Agosto 20120
The two recent economic scandals involving Chinese companies, Volkswagen-FAW and Nexen-CNOOC, confirm that statements made by Jeffrey Immelt, CEO of General Electric, regarding the business climate in China were anything but spontaneous. In 2010, during an informal dinner in Castelgandolfo with Italian top managers, Immelt criticized the state of business affairs in China, pointing a finger towards the political leadership for failing to uphold good business ethics and for being unable to guarantee a level playing field for both Chinese and foreign companies. Freed from the constraints of protocol, Immelt voiced concerns that were already widespread among US multinational corporations: Washington does too little to protect them and is worried more about the political relationship with China than their economic interests. Even starting the discussion about the balance of commerce with China seems to be too much for American leaders, who apparently would rather endure the violations of market law by Beijing.
Immelt's comments, despite subsequent efforts to minimize the impact, resonated far and wide, enough to still be heard this past June, when two major economic events rocked China. The ink had hardly dried on the purchase of Canadian oil and gas group Nexen by Chinese state-owned energy exploration giant CNOOC, when the SEC accused the Chinese of insider trading. American involvement was possible due to several companies in the Nexen group being headquartered in the United States. The US courts froze $38 million in assets held in Singapore and Hong Kong banks by a Chinese company connected to the CNOOC, who is suspected to have made illicit gains through the purchase of Nexen stock before the sale and then dumping them immediately afterwards for nearly $15 billion, after shares in the company had risen by 52%.
Echoes of Immelt's comments were heard again when German daily Handelsblatt published an article accusing Chinese automobile and auto parts maker FAW of stealing engine and transmission technology from German automaker Volkswagen. Ironically, the two companies have had a joint venture for production of vehicles in China for years but have recently become competitors in other markets with their respective brands. Having formed the most important joint venture in China to date, Volkswagen has been downplaying the news to avoid repercussions in the Chinese market.
The climate of uncertainty has recalled attention to the case of Sino Forest, a Chinese company that listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange before being suspended for alleged fraud and reverse-takeover tactics (the practice of acquiring previously listed companies as a means of avoiding the rigorous administrative requirements for going public) following an investigation by Muddy Waters. The result for Sino Forest was disastrous, with share price plummeting after the results of the investigation were published, and the company is now in bankruptcy protection according to Canadian law. The Sino Forest case was not an isolated one, and it has made it much more difficult for Chinese companies to be listed on foreign stock markets. These events foreshadow the irregularities that will be duly judged by the courts.
Nevertheless, the business climate with and within China is most strongly indicted by the organizations representing businesses and governments. These organizations present accurate research and thought-out institutional evaluations. European and American Chambers of Commerce have been publishing increasingly gloomy evaluations of their registered companies. Yearly reports decry the administrative decisions that put their companies at a disadvantage, continuing violations of intellectual property rights (and the slippery justice systems that are supposed to protect them), the persistence of unjustified obstacles, and the continued prevalence of Chinese companies in international contracts. It is a common, and growing, sentiment that some ascribe to economic nationalism, even though China has grown too important for individual companies to risk taking their business elsewhere. China's greatest strength is having become indispensible, and also its limiting factor: the disadvantage of only knowing how to do business using every available method.
An unusually direct resolution adopted by the European Parliament in Strasbourg last May confirms the overall sentiment. The document notes that China has yet to apply the standards of a market economy and urges the European Commission to apply the principle of reciprocity to guarantee better competition. It laments barriers and discriminations against European companies, particularly in the telecommunications, finance, and insurance sectors, confirms the presence of export subsidies, and voices concerns about the partiality of the Chinese judiciary system.
It is therefore possible that instead of an improvement of the business climate, China may harden its position and accentuate its faults. The goodwill with which China was welcomed into the international assembly was equal to the advantages it could have brought, but now this correlation seems to have been reconsidered, placing Beijing at an advantage, as if the country needed the technology and experience of industrialized nations less and less. China is instead banking on its irreplaceability and its ability to retaliate economically. China is by now so deeply ingrained in globalization that it cannot be cut off, the creation of value is still hinged on the Middle Kingdom.
This does not mean that the situation is irreversible, nor that it is necessarily to China's advantage. Flexing its muscles can win China's commercial battles, but it cannot win the quest for respect. A country cannot assert a social model or course of development by staying within the limits of accounting and profits. Because of its very success, China could convince other countries of the virtue of its choices, and not just those countries still in development. China would do well to project an image of trustworthiness, instead of seeds of apprehension and relationships of convenience, and its current stance may not even be that of maximum profitability. Twenty-two percent of corporations interviewed by the European Chamber of Commerce stated that they would be willing to consider transferring their investments to another country; critics in Africa, where just a few years ago everyone was keen on a relationship with Beijing, are lashing out against Chinese economic supremacy. Even the other BRICS, with which China has an unofficial alliance, are feeling the effects of China's one-way protagonism.
The root of the issue lies not in the existence of certain issues, but in the lack of will, or perhaps ability, to solve the problem. It is natural for such a meteoric rise to have widespread collateral effects, but it makes far less sense to continue down a road of sino-centricity that may reveal itself to be disastrous for China itself in the end.
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Tag Archives: Councillor-developers
by Elizabeth | June 12, 2013 · 3:37 pm
Dunedin housing: building up or Brown-like sprawl #intensification #costlyinfrastructure
There was a risk that Government intervention could actually drive up house prices in Dunedin.
### ODT Online Wed, 12 Jun 2013
DCC seeks changes to housing Bill
The Dunedin City Council could be forced to open up land for development – sidestepping long-term council planning in the process – as part of a Government push to bring down house prices. The concern was raised at yesterday's planning and environment committee meeting, as Dunedin city councillors discussed a council submission on the Housing Accords and Special Housing Areas Bill. The Bill, which is before a parliamentary select committee, would allow the Government to create "special housing areas" in parts of New Zealand deemed to have significant housing affordability problems. Councils would be able to enter into accords with the Government to create the new zones but, if they resisted, the Bill would give the Government the power to force the creation of the new areas.
The council had been given just 10 working days from May 16 to respond, which was "completely insufficient" to allow councils and the public to assess and provide detailed feedback on the Bill, it said. "In our view, these consultation time frames raise serious concerns about the democratic nature of our legislative process and New Zealand's system of representative government."
And, while the Bill appeared aimed primarily at Auckland, Dunedin could also qualify for one of the new housing areas, city councillors were warned. Dunedin could be deemed in need of a special housing area, based on criteria proposed under the Bill, council city strategy and development general manager Sue Bidrose told the meeting. That was largely because of the high population of students and the elderly, whose economic circumstances skewed the city's housing affordability results, the council's submission said.
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In early 1937 the government provided new loan money for councils to build new dwellings to help meet a chronic housing shortage. The aim was to provide an affordable alternative to the government's state-rental scheme. Dunedin was among the councils that took advantage of the measure, building hundreds of dwellings for private sale in suburban Clyde Hill. The first three houses were opened by Prime Minister Michael Joseph Savage in September 1937.
http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/document/32437/dunedin-houses-opened
*Image: Dunedin housing (detail) [ODT files]
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