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Primeros Pasos gets home of its own
Primeros Pasos, a Georgetown preschool for children who speak Spanish better than English, is moving to a new location
Primeros Pasos gets home of its own Primeros Pasos, a Georgetown preschool for children who speak Spanish better than English, is moving to a new location Check out this story on delawareonline.com: https://delonline.us/1RaFoS9
James Fisher, The News Journal Published 12:17 p.m. ET Jan. 6, 2016 | Updated 9:00 p.m. ET Jan. 6, 2016
Maya Velasquez, center, of Georgetown talks with Tina Schaeffer, right of Dover at the ground breaking for the Primeros Pasos (First Steps) Early Childhood Learning Center in Georgetown. Their children attended the learning center for three years together. The center is a nonprofit preschool that specializes in working with kids whose first language isn't English.(Photo: JASON MINTO/THE NEWS JOURNAL)Buy Photo
Primeros Pasos, the Georgetown preschool tailored to children whose English is a work in progress, broke ground on a new home Wednesday — the first building it can fully call its own since it was founded in 1996.
Leveraging a $200,000 state grant with vigorous fundraising work by board members, the nonprofit organization has raised $1.2 million for the project, board member David Baker said at a groundbreaking ceremony. The center said yes when Discover Bank donated a foreclosure property across from a Perdue plant to serve as the preschool's site, and sought out three temporary classrooms from Polytech School District, moving them to the Georgetown location and drawing up plans to remodel them.
For five years, Primeros Pasos has offered preschool classes to 20 students at a time in the basement of Georgetown Episcopal Church. The move to the new location will expand enrollment to 70 children; will make it possible to offer infant care; and will allow Primeros Pasos — "first steps" in Spanish — to offer before-school and after-school care as well, said past board president Sally Beaumont.
"This is going to open this up to whole families," Beaumont said, beaming, at the new location. "We can serve the families from 6 weeks to 4 years old."
Georgetown is the center of Sussex County's Hispanic immigrant population. A good number of children who enroll in nearby elementary schools are unfamiliar with English and often haven't been enrolled in preschool programs. Primeros Pasos was founded to remedy that, its mission to offer "affordable, safe and nurturing daycare as well as bilingual instruction." The program has a waiting list of interested parents, and the preschool expects many of its children will be dropped off by parents working shifts at the Perdue plant across the street.
"Generations of future citizens will be touched by this institution," said the Rev. Wayne P. Wright, the bishop of the Episcopal church in Delaware.
David Baker, a Primeros Pasos board member, said higher-than-expected bids for construction work mean the organization is still working to raise $300,000 more to see the project to completion. The group will add room dividers to the prefabricated buildings, a new front entrance to one of them and a parking lot before opening the new center by next fall.
"It's a great accomplishment today. We've still got a long way to go," said Joe Conaway, the former Sussex County administrator who is also a Primeros Pasos board member.
Maya Velasquez, a Georgetown mother, said her young children now excel in elementary school, and their teachers credit their time at Primeros Pasos with making that possible. "Their teacher says, 'I usually only give up to 98, but with them I go to 100!' " Velasquez said after the groundbreaking ceremony.
Another mother, Tina Schaeffer of Dover, said she sought to place her English-speaking children at Primeros Pasos to help them learn Spanish from the other children, most of whom are Spanish speakers but are still learning English.
"They really embraced that Hispanic culture, too," Schaeffer said. "They take that with them today."
Contact James Fisher at (302) 983-6772, on Twitter @JamesFisherTNJ or jfisher@delawareonline.com.
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Tom Rates Hills: Holly Park
Views: 5/5
I've run around Holly Park dozens of times but never though to look inside. It always seemed small, unremarkable, tamed.
And while part of that impression remains - mainly that this hill is a park first and foremost, thoroughly landscaped and planted with lawn grass - I now realize that this park really is the absolute best place for views of this city.
Holly is a pretty small hill, a little over 200 feet in elevation, but that's enough to emerge views of everything.
Twin Peaks? Check. Diamond Heights? Downtown? San Bruno? Bernal Heights? The bay?
Yep, all of it. I've lived here for more than two years and never gotten such a thorough vision of the city as I did this morning. And all that without running five or six hundred feet of elevation.
Running: 2/5
Holly isn't really big enough to support a run, and the narrow paths are heavily used by dog walkers and baby strollers. It definitely can factor into a run, but it won't be the centerpiece.
Sandwiches: 5/5
This one's really a park first and a hill second, and as such it's a perfect spot for sandwiches. It's also a spot for, I saw this morning, training dogs, learning dance routines, picnics with family, dates. There's a baseball field and picnic benches which will someday reopen once folks are allowed to be closer.
I like how San Franciso's urban nature is still so untamed: places like Glen Canyon and Corona Heights feel uniquely rugged, even though they were undoubtedly shaped by hundreds of years of Ohlone civilization and then carelessly mined by early settlers. Holly Park is quite the opposite of that: the paths are paved, the oaks grow out of grass, not clay and chert. Its shape on a map is an perfect and unnatural oval.
But Holly Park is so clearly useful and accessible. It is city infrastructure that really seems to serve city residents, whether they need a place to walk or to do community events and games. It isn't hidden away. Instead, it seems to anchor a community.
Novelty: 2/5
Holly Park's views are its highlight, but there's a little more to the park in the very well-maintained bushes, flowers, and shrubs in the park.
But even then, it feels much more like a park in suburban New Jersey than one in San Francisco. If you don't look out on the incredible city, the park could be anywhere.
Trees: 2/5
Likewise, the trees in Holly Park are standard fare for the city: dense, controversial, and successful eucalyptus, and then a smattering of coast live oaks. The oaks look bizarre in grass, still moving with the wind, bearing witness to the changing seasons, but instead of doing so hanging onto the crags of a seaside cliff, sitting in manicured, lawnmowed turf.
Holly Park is a real gem of a neighborhood park. It's pretty easy to get to, has spectacular views, and is a great place to get a sandwich, or to bring a coffee and a good dog.
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If you are sick of seeing the same weight on the scale I am going to share with you this week three ways to break the cycle and lose those unwanted pounds once and for all.
Tip #1: Change it up! You are probably doing the same thing week after week and getting the same results. OK I know what I'm talking about. I was stuck in the same nine pounds for a year and a half. Yes 18 months… and I was frustrated and angry with myself.
This can be a way to sabotage yourself or even allow other to take control of how you manage your day and the ways you eat.
I though my eating was good and I was getting enough exercise. But guess what? I was kidding myself. By the time I realized that I was stuck in this vortex of 9 pounds – I just could not get back on track. I tried this and that. My resolve stunk. And I frankly was sick and tired of eating the same foods day in and day out. Enough already! At some point you just get sick of yourself and I was there. Ready to make that "change". 102 pounds slimmer I thank God every day I took the first step to getting my life and my health back.
What do you change? Well there are those of you who will do just about anything. And I mean anything. Let's not go overboard however; I'm talking about a jump start not surgery or diet pills. Let's look at three areas that a little change can add up to lots of pounds shed.
How You Eat Is Important.
Do you eat slow or fast? Studies show it takes our brain 20 minutes to know we are eating and full. I know from my past I could shovel in two or three times the amount of food by body needed in 20 minutes… By the time by brain caught up with my stomach, I felt stuffed – way over stuffed. By then I had conditioned myself to know that over stuffed feeling, and the only way I knew to stop eating was when I was miserably full.
Start by: Setting your fork down between bites and chew your food.
This will allow your brain to know when you're full and all that chewing will help in your digestion.
Where You Eat Is Important.
Do you eat in the car, in front of the TV or standing up? Bad habits….these need to be changed – and right now!
Meals are not meant to be eaten in your car. That can be dangerous and not satisfying. Oh it get's you by but it's not quality and that's what we are striving for with the changes that need to be made.
If you are hungry and need something to tie you over, I suggest keeping a few almonds in your car and a bottle of water OR a 110 calorie bar that contains no more than 13 grams (g) of carbohydrates and less than 3 sugars so your insulin doesn't spike, and less then 4 g of total fat. Bars should also have at a minimum 10 g of protein so you won't get hungry right away.
If you're eating and watching TV by the time the commercial comes along your meal is half done or finished and you miss the satisfaction of the meal.
Eating for most of us is more than nourishing our bodies. We eat for just about every occasion and even make a few up along the way. Look at what you're putting in your mouth. Smell the aroma of your food. Allow your mouth to enjoy and identify the flavors. If you driving, watching TV, or gulping food down standing at the kitchen sink so you can bolt out the door to work you've miss the experience. Most likely you wont feel satisfied and those food cravings will haunt your for hours if not all day.
The best place to eat a meal is at the table. Set a place mat down and make it an enjoyable experience. Do this for all your meals. I even do this at work! Try it and slow down and enjoy your food.
What You Are Eating Is Critical… If you are going to drop those pounds you have to be mindful of what you are putting in your mouth and how much of it you're eating.
TRUE OR FALSE? You are offered a slice of cheese pizza with all the toping which you gladly accept! You then order a DIET SODA to keep the calories down. Or worse a high sugar drink for lets say another 300 calories! TRUE OR FALSE? Does that sound like something you'd do? Only you can answer this question.
I have lunch every Wednesday at a pizza parlor with a business group. It's easy to pass on the pizza because; I CHOOSE HEALTH – not high fat foods. My desire to feel good is stronger than the allure of the pizza. If eating a quarter of a pizza every week is stronger than your desire to get healthy and lose weight then I'd ask you just how committed to your health are you?
To help in this situation before you even open the door of a restaurant know what you are going to order. Don't get side tracked by looking at the menu and order first.
When your grocery shopping have a list made up and stick to it. Keep away from those isles you are temped by. And don't go hungry. When the lady offers you a taste – thank her and pass. Those tastes add up and can throw you off track.
Eat wisely and cut your portions by half.
Eat smaller portions and more often to keep your blood sugars level and keep you from being hungry.
I will be posting Tip #2 and Tip #3 later this week so please come back for more insights into good health and losing those unwanted pounds once and for all!
Joyce Blonskij ~ I am FREE Health Coach to anyone who has dieted and failed and is ready to make a change.
I've lost 102 pounds and gone from a size 24 to a size 8/10 and so can you!


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First Ever General Manager for RFL Benevolent Fund
Experienced club chairman, director and chief executive Stephen Ball has been appointed as the first-ever General Manager of the Rugby League Benevolent Fund. Ball (51) takes up his full-time post at the beginning of March, administering the Fund which aims to support players whose lives are affected by serious injuries sustained while playing the game […]
Experienced club chairman, director and chief executive Stephen Ball has been appointed as the first-ever General Manager of the Rugby League Benevolent Fund.
Ball (51) takes up his full-time post at the beginning of March, administering the Fund which aims to support players whose lives are affected by serious injuries sustained while playing the game at amateur or professional level.
He was Chairman of Batley Bulldogs from 1988 to 1995, during which time he was appointed to The RFL's Board of Directors for a 2 year tenure.
Having joined Hull FC as Chief Executive in 1995 Ball moved to Leeds Rugby 2 years later to become Operations Director in a 10 year career at Headingley, overseeing Rugby League, Rugby Union, Cricket and event activities.
Since November 2007, he has been a consultant , being appointed Chairman of Hunslet Hawks and servicing fund raising for the Benevolent Fund.
Tim Adams, Chairman of the Benevolent Fund's Trustees, said: "Stephen has vast experience of the 13-a-side code ranging from his early participation as an amateur player and coach to his impressive career in top flight governing body and club administrative roles.
"His recent consultancy role for the Fund has confirmed his passion and commitment to the cause, particularly the essential aspect of raising funds."
Ball, who is stepping down as Chairman of Hunslet Hawks but remaining on the Board of Directors, added: "The Benevolent Fund reflects the caring attitude of the Rugby League family at large.
"Serious injuries are a part of our great physical contact game and the ever-growing programme of fund raising events proves that the governing body, clubs and supporters alike voluntarily adopt a duty of care."
His appointment will see a new web site launch on March 8th 2009 and a possible rebranding of the charity.
"This is an exciting period to be involved with the charity and to work at the forefront of such a respected organisation," added Ball.


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You're brushing your teeth and notice a bit of pinkness on the brush or you see a bit of red when you floss. While many people brush off mild gum bleeding, it can be an early sign of gum disease and should be seen or treated by a dentist. Even if you think your mouth looks and feels healthy, you may have gum disease and not know it. That's why it's important to see a dental specialist, such as a periodontist, from time to time. A periodontist will examine your mouth, review your medical history and make an appropriate treatment recommendation.
You might want to think of a periodontist as a general dentist plus. Like the dentist you see for your semi-annual checkup, a periodontist has graduated from dental school. He or she then went on to train for an additional three years beyond basic dental school, in a periodontal residency or post-graduate program. During that residency or program, the dentist focuses on the treatment of gum or periodontal disease. Periodontology programs also train dentists in the placement of dental implants.
One of the main reasons why you would see a periodontist is if your family dentist recommended it. A general dentist can usually help you when you have a mild case of gum disease, such as gingivitis. But, more advanced cases require the skill and experience of a trained periodontist.
Often, your dentist will refer you to a specific periodontist, usually someone whose work he or she is familiar with. You aren't limited to going to the periodontist, though, and may be free to choose someone else, if you've heard good things about one particular periodontist or practice from friends or relatives.
There are a number of reasons why your dentist may suggest you see a periodontist. It's common practice for family dentists to refer patients who have certain chronic conditions to a specialist if there's a possible link between the condition and gum disease. For example, if you have heart disease or diabetes, or are pregnant, your dentist may recommend you see a periodontist as a precaution. You don't need to have any symptoms of gum disease at the moment.
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Synopsis : Under health insurance reform seniors will get better care and their health care costs will go down.
"We will protect seniors - not burden them with out of pocket costs," said Vice President Biden. "The bottom line is, seniors will be better off under what we are proposing, and not a dollar from the Medicare trust fund will be used to pay for health insurance reform."
"Under health insurance reform, seniors will get better care and their health care costs will go down," said Secretary Sebelius. "Reform will strengthen Medicare, cut drug costs, and help ensure all seniors get the high-quality, affordable care they deserve."
According to the Medicare Trustees 2009 report, the Medicare Part A Trust Fund will be exhausted by 2017. Health insurance reform will extend the life of the Medicare Trust Fund by an additional four to five years - and delivery system reforms included in health insurance reform have the potential to keep the Trust Fund solvent even longer into the future. Health insurance reform will also reduce over payments to private plans and will clamp down on fraud and abuse to strengthen Medicare for all seniors. Coupled with improvements in the quality of care, expansion of the health care workforce, and reductions in out-of-pocket costs, health insurance reform will ensure that Medicare will continue to provide the high-quality, affordable coverage that America's seniors deserve and expect.
Cutting high prescription drug costs.
Prescription drug costs represent a significant expense for seniors. While Medicare added a prescription drug benefit, this benefit includes a coverage gap commonly called the "donut hole." In 2007, over 8 million seniors hit the "donut hole." For those who are not low-income or have not purchased other coverage, average drug costs in this coverage gap are $340 per month, or $4,080 per year. Health insurance reform will close the coverage gap in Medicare Part D over time, so seniors do not have to worry about losing coverage for their drug costs. While the closure of the coverage gap is phased in, health insurance reform will also provide seniors with a discount of 50 percent on their brand name medication costs in the coverage gap, saving thousands of dollars for some seniors.
Many seniors do not receive recommended preventive and primary care, leading to less effective and more expensive treatments. For example, 20 percent of women aged 50 and over did not receive a mammogram in the past two years, and 38 percent of adults aged 50 and over have never had a colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy. Seniors in Medicare must pay 20 percent of the cost of many preventive services on their own. For a colonoscopy that costs $700, this means that a senior must pay $140 - a price that can be prohibitively expensive. Under health insurance reform, a senior would not pay anything for a screening colonoscopy or other preventive services. Reform will eliminate any deductibles, co-payments, or other cost-sharing for obtaining preventive services, making them affordable and accessible.
Ending over-payments to private insurance companies that cost all Medicare beneficiaries.
The federal government pays private insurance companies on average 14 percent more for providing coverage to Medicare Advantage beneficiaries than it would pay for the same beneficiary in the traditional Medicare program. There is no evidence that this extra payment leads to better quality for Medicare beneficiaries, and all Medicare beneficiaries pay the price of these excessive over-payments through higher premiums - even the 78 percent of seniors who are not enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. A typical couple in traditional Medicare will pay on average nearly $90 next year to subsidize private insurance companies that do not provide their Medicare benefits. Health insurance reform will eliminate excessive government subsidies to Medicare Advantage plans, which could save the federal government, taxpayers, and Medicare beneficiaries well over $100 billion over the next 10 years.


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Q: Selecting repeated values of a multi-index level with .loc First lets suppose I have a pandas dataframe with a single index. If I use .loc[] to select index 'A' twice, it will return a dataframe with index 'A' repeated twice:
df_1 = pd.DataFrame([1,2,3], index=['A','B','C'], columns=['Col_1'])
df_1

    Col_1
A   1
B   2
C   3

df_1.loc[['A','A','B']]

    Col_1
A   1
A   1
B   2

Now lets suppose we have a dataframe with a multi-index. If I use .loc[] to select index 'A' twice, it will return a dataframe with index 'A' included only once:
ix = pd.MultiIndex.from_product([['A', 'B', 'C'], ['foo', 'bar']], names=['Idx1', 'Idx2'])
data = np.arange(len(ix))
df_2 = pd.DataFrame(data, index=ix, columns=['Col_1'])
df_2

           Col_1
Idx1 Idx2
A    foo       0
     bar       1
B    foo       2
     bar       3
C    foo       4
     bar       5

df_2.loc[['A','A','B']]

           Col_1
Idx1 Idx2
A    foo       0
     bar       1
B    foo       2
     bar       3

Is there any way to select repeated values of a multi-index level using .loc?

A: Pandas tries to keep the levels of a MultiIndex unique.  When you use loc with a list that refers to values of the first level of the MultiIndex it will keep things unique.  If you want something different, you'll need to be explicit and use tuples.
specific_index_values = (
    [('A', 'foo'), ('A', 'bar')] * 2 +
    [('B', 'foo'), ('B', 'bar')]
)

df_2.loc[specific_index_values, :]

           Col_1
Idx1 Idx2
A    foo       0
     bar       1
     foo       0
     bar       1
B    foo       2
     bar       3

pandas.concat
I find this distasteful but...
pd.concat([df_2.loc[[x]] for x in ['A', 'A', 'B']])

           Col_1
Idx1 Idx2
A    foo       0
     bar       1
     foo       0
     bar       1
B    foo       2
     bar       3

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The GREAN-project aims to improve sustainable livelihoods for 10 000 smallholder coffee farmers in Uganda through climate change adaptation and mitigation measures.
The productivity of coffee in the West and Central regions of Uganda is declining due to use of unsustainable production methods contributing to soil fertility and nutrient deterioration. The situation is worsened by climate change effects and market failures. For small-holder coffee farmers the lack of regular income, food insecurity and lower production can cause the farmers to sell their coffee harvest prematurely at prices far below its potential market value. The women provide most of the labour on the coffee farms, but generally lack access to information, are excluded from decision-making and lack control over family finances and assets. The youth is another vulnerable group and unemployment rates among youth in these areas are high (64%).
The objective of the GREAN project is to contribute to improved sustainable livelihoods for smallholder coffee producers in Uganda through climate adaptation and mitigation measures, specifically Sustainable Agriculture LandManagement (SALM) and climate-friendly energy solutions.
The project provides an opportunity for the coffee producing organisations to own a new Fairtrade coffee brand, thus engaging them from production and processing, to packaging and marketing - an innovation of owning more of the coffee value chain and retaining the benefits of value addition for their farmer members.
The coffee husks available within coffee farming communities provides an alternative energy source if processed into briquettes. The GREAN project supports manufacturing and sales of coffee husk briquettes and certified improved cookstoves, benefitting particularly women and youth groups. Through the improved cookstoves, the coffee producing organisations accesses carbon credits and financial resources from the private sector. This is anticipated to contribute to green growth, jobs creation and improved livelihoods among their members.
Increasing the capacity of smallholder farmers living in poverty to adopt to, and mitigate, climate change by adopting agroforestry and Sustainable Agriculture Land Management practices.
Coffee farmers, primarily women and youth,, will be trained on how to produce briquettes from coffee husks and how to manufacture and sell improved cookstoves. The producer organisations will be trained on the Fairtrade Climate Standard and the generation, monitoring and selling of Fairtrade Carbon Credits. The improved cookstoves will generate carbon credits and the income will be reinvested into the organisations' business development. By introducing producer-owned Fairtrade coffee in Uganda, the coffee producing organisations will be able to take advantage of the rising coffee culture and increase their market share.
Enabling farmers to access and open affordable savings and credit accounts. Increased access to loans for women and youth will boost their business activities.
Including women and youth in joint planning and decision making to increase yields and profit.


Waived LMI and rate discounts available!
In the past, pro athletes found it difficult to get approved for a home loan because of the fluctuating nature of their income and the stability of their work contracts.
Today, eligible sports players can actually qualify for home loan discounts that aren't available to the general public!
Minimum income: $150,000 as base salary but lenders will accept 100% of any rental income that you're generating if required for approval.
Read on to find out if you qualify or call us on 1300 889 743 to speak with one of our mortgage brokers.
Alternatively, you can complete our online enquiry form and we'll get back to you.
Are all sports players eligible?
Yes! The only requirement with the lender is that you have an accredited manager, agent or account.
That's ok! This isn't an extensive list. We may still be able to get you approved for waived LMI and an interest rate discount.
If you're still working in the sports industry, then you can still be considered for a professional athlete home loan.
It's not uncommon for athletes to get involved in media and entertainment work during their time on the field and eventually take up a full-time television or radio career once they retire.
The good news is that select banks offer the same mortgage discounts to eligible entertainment professionals as well!
Can coaches get home loan discounts?
Yes! Whether you're active or retired, coaches can be considered as long as they meet all income and servicing requirements.
What do most lenders think of pro athletes?
Professional athletes are treated as a high risk by most banks.
They're particularly concerned that their employment is unstable since a contract can often be cancelled or not renewed for next season.
Serious illness or injury can put you out of work for a long time or even permanently.
Have been playing professionally for at least two years.
Have sufficient evidence of any income from endorsements.
Provide proof of any other income.
How long should I have been playing professionally?
Most lenders will require you to have been playing professionally in the sport for at least two years.
Lenders require two years of playing professionally because your income may fluctuate from season to season, so they want to see if it is consistent in the long term.
If you have been playing for a shorter period of time then you may be able to get a home loan on a case by case basis.
You'll simply need to provide a copy of your current contract so the banks are confident that you've been competing for some time and your income will be ongoing.
The contract should include the date of expiry.
To prove that your income is consistent, you'll also be ask to provide your most recent two years tax returns and a current payslip.
We can make the application process easy so please call us on 1300 889 743 or fill in our online enquiry form today.
Do banks take revenue and endorsements into account?
Yes! Banks will take any income from endorsements into account and assess them on a case by case basis. Like all forms of income, endorsement contracts will need to be provided to prove the income was a result of endorsements.
If you do qualify for waived LMI, it means that you don't actually need genuine savings. That means your deposit can be a comination of your own savings, endorsements, dividend income from investments and even a gifted deposit from your parents.
What if I have changed teams?
As long as your income has been consistent then we can get the bank to take a commonsense approach, by using your prior and current contracts as evidence of your income.
Normally, a change in teams means you're moving to a better salary and so it's often viewed as career advancement rather than career instability.
What if I work overseas?
Many professional athletes get offers from foreign teams or businesses wanting to provide sponsorship.
This is particularly common with football and soccer players who work overseas for several years before returning to live in Australia.
This income can be considered depending on the country that you are working in, the currency you are paid in and the terms of the contract.
In some cases, banks will accept up to 70% of the foreign income.
What if I'm an international athlete?
Whether you're a permanent resident living in Australia or you're on a temporary Sport Visa (421), you can be considered for a professional athlete home loan.
Yes, the Home Loan Experts takes confidentially very seriously. All customer account information is kept strictly confidential.
To apply for a mortgage with us, contact us on 1300 889 743 or enquire online.
This is great. I actually want to buy a farm in the bush, which is about 140 acres in size. This won't be for commercial purposes but I may consider it after a few years. Can I borrow 90% LVR for this?
Lenders are generally conservative when it comes to farm loans. Because the size of the farm is between 50 to 60 hectares, you will be limited to borrowing 80% of the property value. Another potential issue can be the location. If it is too rural then this can increase the bank's perceived risk and make it harder for you to get the deal you want. Please call us on 1300 889 743 and we will have one of our expert mortgage brokers look into your situation and find the right lender who can offer the deal you want or the next best thing.
I'm a pro athlete and I will be getting a mortgage soon. What will the banks require in regards to my professional status?
Regarding your pro status, lenders will generally require that you have been playing professionally for at least two years. They may also need you to have sufficient evidence of any income from endorsements and provide proof of any other income.
Hi, can banks accept draft tax returns?
Generally speaking, the lender will check to make sure the tax returns are signed and certified and backed up by notices of assessment. This is a simple fraud check to make sure that these are the tax returns you lodged with the ATO. Draft tax returns are only accepted by some of our lenders if your accountant can write a letter confirming they are the final copy that will be lodged with the ATO.
Will lenders check how long I've been playing professionally?
Yes, Christopher. Lenders have strict guidelines when lending to professional athletes so they will generally require you to have been playing professionally for at least 2 years. You must also have sufficient income evidence.
I'm a pro rugby player and my income is high enough to meet the minimum income requirement for a no LMI home loan. Will my deposit need to have genuine savings?
No, if you qualify for waived LMI then you don't actually need genuine savings. That means your deposit can be a comination of your own savings, endorsements, dividend income from investments and even a gifted deposit from your parents.
Hi, I am a pro sports player and my money and financials are all good. I would like to invest in a serviced apartment and would like to borrow at least 70% of the purchase price. Is this available? I've found a few banks only going 60%-65% for this.
– The property must be >50m2 internally (excluding car spaces and balconies).
– You will need prior approval from the lender to each complex.
– The valuation must be done as a serviced apartment.
– Your ability to repay the loan must be very strong.


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Topic: Cuban relatives of U.S. spy in dark after news of release
By Phil Stewart and David Adams WASHINGTON/MIAMI (Reuters) - His release from a Cuban prison has been as cloak-and-dagger as his spying career ever was. Not even the family of Rolando Sarraff Trujillo appears to know what has happened to the Cuban man believed by some to be the U.S. informant secretly freed in a prisoner swap between Cuba and the United States that was announced on Wednesday. "All I can say is that ... ...
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Drum & bugle corps tradition aims to return to Maine
After a 40-year absence in Maine, a group
is forming a new drum & bugle corps
to be based in the Greater Portland area. Called
'The Maine Regiment,' the new unit will
be open to all age groups.
If Charles Thompson has his way, soon the skies over Maine will be saturated with the bold sounds of brass, the clashing of cymbals and the persistent thumping of bass drums. Thompson is among the organizers of The Maine Regiment, a new version harkening back to the heyday of popular drum & bugle corps in the 1970s.
As originally conceived, a drum and bugle corps is a musical marching unit that consists of brass instruments, a color guard, electronic instruments and percussion instruments. Operating as an independent non-profit, a drum & bugle corps is usually made up of young musicians who perform in competitions, parades, festivals, and an array of community events.
When Thompson was 12, he joined the pre-eminent Maine drum & bugle corps of the day, The Defenders of Portland, where he played the baritone bugle from 1967 to 1976.
"Sadly, no drum & bugle corps have been around in Maine since about 1979 or 1980," Thompson, a retired school bus driver from Gorham, said. "It is our goal to revive a sustainable drum and bugle corps community in the state."
Years ago, drum & bugle corps participants were strictly limited to the ages of 12 to 22 and spent much of the summer touring, training and preparing for upcoming shows. But to get the new program off the ground, Thompson said all ages and areas in Maine, including from Windham and Raymond, will be welcome to perform for The Maine Regiment.
According to Thompson, his interest in reviving a drum & bugle corps for residents of Maine was sparked about five years ago when he met someone trying to do just that, but that person passed away and Thompson has organized a small board of directors to promote and make the idea actually happen.
"The Maine Regiment will be made up of people who are interested in learning and expanding their knowledge of music and the performing arts," he said. "Each corps member will experience the benefits of teamwork and discipline gained through access to music education and marching arts. Each corps member will embody the principles of respect, responsibility, cooperation, and commitment."
He said that every Maine Regiment participant will exhibit good citizenship at all times and through the experience will gain a lifelong appreciation of music.
"Our name, The Maine Regiment, was voted on by members, and was chosen in part to honor our serving military personnel, and to commemorate our veterans of all eras, back through the Civil War era," he said. "It also commemorates the legacy of two of the last drum & bugle corps to be active in Maine, The 5th Maine Regiment, which was named after a civil war unit based on Peaks Island in Casco Bay, and the 20th Maine Regiment from Oakland.
The actual 20th Maine Regiment had an illustrious record of service in the Civil War and history and is primarily known because of the exploits of legendary Colonel Joshua Chamberlain, a Maine college professor who rose through the ranks to become a brigadier general.
"By building around the military aspect, and also being an all-age drum & bugle corps with members starting at age 13 and up including adults, we will strive to compete in parades and other events, as well as competitive events within the abilities of our resources," Thompson said. "We hope to instill a sense of patriotism, a respect for both our flag and what it means, and the military who fought to preserve the freedom our country is known for."
Since announcing the formation of The Maine Regiment earlier this year, Thompson and the board have been lining up uniforms, musical instruments, equipment and searching for a director.
"We've had blue marching uniforms with a silvery blue sash donated to us already," Thompson said. "We're working trying to get some horns and drums and some have been donated already as have some marching cymbals."
Thompson said The Maine Regiment also has had a band director from South Portland step up and commit to write music for the new drum & bugle corps.
He expects costs to participate to be around $25 for a membership fee and in the range of $100 a year for parade corps and competition.
"For me, the drum & bugle corps was an amazing experience," Thompson said. "First off, there is a special camaraderie among the participants. You get to meet and become friends with people from all across the country and take great pride in what you can accomplish working together."
For more information about The Maine Regiment, call Thompson at 207-409-4460 or visit their website at www.maineregimentcorps.org <
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2018 Scouts in Action Month Programs.
Here you will find programs, activities and links to site that are all about science. There is lots to do and you and your Mob, Pack, Troop, Unit and Crew can find there will be plenty to keep them all activit for the whole month of August 2018.
Don't forget that National Science Week is also held 11 - 19 August so keep an eye on the website https://www.scienceweek.net.au/ for information, activities and events.
Click on your section below and check out the Scientific Scouts in Action resources and programs for your section.