Forgive the controversial headline, but I wanted to get your attention. Despite the growth in popularity of women's weight training, powerlifting is still generally regarded as a grubby marginalised activity and the preserve of men.
If I asked you to describe a typical powerlifter, what would you imagine? A 20-stone bearded man with tattoos? A woman with an undercut and a face like a smacked arse?
Don't get me wrong, powerlifting attracts its fair share of gargantuan people, but the strong inspiring women I met at the recent British Championships came in all shapes and sizes.
Take the lady who won the 52kg weight category. At a mere 8 stone 3lbs, she looked toned but diminutive. However, I was flabbergasted when she deadlifted 140kg – almost three times her bodyweight. Not only does she find time to be a champion powerlifter, but she is mother to four children and runs her own pole fitness business.
Or the pretty 20-year-old student competing in the under 56kg junior category. This smart cookie is studying for a degree in Biochemistry at University College London and argues that strong women can do a lot in the fight for gender equality.
Men tend to run a mile. When I was using dating apps at the start of the year, I learned it didn't pay to tell potential suitors about my passion for pumping iron. One guy deleted me immediately when I let slip I was a powerlifter.
Even seasoned gym-goers didn't get it. They might humour me with a bit of banter about what weights I was lifting or which federation I competed with, but the tone always shifted from flirty to matey. Maybe I'd uploaded old or photoshopped pictures? Perhaps those lissom thighs had now expanded into tree trunks after too many hours spent squatting in the gym?
Unfortunately, the myth persists that lifting weights turns women into hulks. This is a total misconception. Building muscle is a slow and hard fought process, even for committed bodybuilders who spend their lives in the gym. This is particularly true for women who produce less testosterone than men.
You couldn't replicate the rippling physiques of female bodybuilders without hours of training, a vastly restricted diet and a lot of steroids. Not even bodybuilding competitors look that ripped off-season.
Many powerlifters are big due to the colossal amounts of food they consume to build muscle and aid recovery. Strip that fat away and you'd be left with an Amazonian or Herculean physique worthy of mythology.
Much training advice for women revolves around the buzzwords 'toning', 'shaping' and 'sculpting.' We are encouraged to build lithe lean bodies with light weights and high reps. However, a toned appearance comes from having more muscle and less fat. If you don't challenge the muscles with heavy weights, they won't grow. Different types of training do not build different types of muscle. Pilates and yoga aren't the makers of long pretty muscles, just as weight training isn't a shortcut to ugly bulk. Either you build muscle or you don't and the quickest way to achieve muscle growth and thus that 'toned' appearance is to lift heavy.
So don't imagine that after a few weeks of weight training, you're going to look like Klondyke Kate. In fact, you're more likely to be the proud owner of a flat stomach, taut thighs and rounded buns. And so what if your new hobby isn't regarded as pretty? You can bet that your strong curves and increased confidence will do much to make you feel beautiful.


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"Gross neglect towards children in state care has become engrained"
May 27, 2012 2033 views	detention, jamaica, justice, prison, Youth
It is three years since a devastating fire rocked Jamaica's juvenile justice system. Yet the real lessons of the incident, which claimed the lives of five girls, are still not fully understood, writes Commonwealth Correspondent Alexis Goffe.
The fire at Armadale Juvenile Correctional Centre on May 22, 2009, should have transformed Jamaica's Juvenile Justice System. It should have caused a national reflection on how the state treats the vulnerable, the incarcerated and the condemned.
Amidst ever increasing levels of distrust in politicians and public officials, in addition to constant claims of inaction and a refusal to hold individuals accountable, this was an opportunity to prove us critics wrong.
Instead, three years later, it proved three things:
Lesson 1: They gonna talk
On November 3rd 2009, then Solicitor General, Douglas Leys, told the Inter American Commission on Human Rights that, "a new culture is emerging, a new day is dawning in the attitude of the state towards children in places of safety."
Less than three years since Leys' statement, the question should be asked, has the new day arrived? A look at a couple headlines since the start of the year shows us that we have not learnt much, if anything at all.
On January 26th, news surfaced that the Children's Advocate received reports that Maxfield Park Children's Home lacked proper safety measures, a resident nurse, fire extinguishers and had a malfunctioning fire hydrant. A new culture?
A couple of weeks after, the country was informed that children were still being held in police lock ups and adult prisons. It was reported that 40 boys were in adult lock ups and 56 girls in adult prison. A new day?
Lesson 2: Impunity reigns
The fire occurred under the watch of Mrs. June Spence-Jarrett, the Acting Commissioner of Corrections at the time. She assumed this position in December 2008 having previously been a Deputy Commissioner and Director of Juvenile Institutions.
Then, in July of 2009, during the Armadale Enquiry, Mrs. Spence-Jarrett was promoted to Commissioner of Corrections. It wasn't until March 2010, after the release of the Armadale Report and mounting public pressure, that she was removed, only to be improperly assigned as the C.E.O of the Public Broadcasting Corporation of Jamaica.
New attitude? Apparently not. The attitude remains the same; we must place more emphasis on protecting the reputation of adults than on the well being of our children.
Lesson 3: We have to act
Unfortunately, the cycle of gross neglect towards children in state care has become engrained in our culture. However, the same is true for the cycle of silence on the part of Jamaicans.
We must accept responsibility for our inaction and indifference. It is our duty to keep the fire under the government's feet for the sake of our children. We have the power to determine what will be said at the fourth, fifth and tenth Armadale memorials.
Let us be the ones who ensure that all children are taken out of adult lock ups. Let us call for the provision of quality education by qualified teachers for all children in juvenile justice institutions.
Let us insist that all institutions are equipped with a full time medical orderly or nurse in-residence as well as an increase in visits from medical and mental health personnel.
It is said that with a new day comes a new beginning. Not so for our children in state care. They deserve a new day, a new culture and a new attitude. We must act, and we must act now.
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Selected travel agents from the GCC—Bahrain, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia were given the opportunity to enjoy Seychelles and at the same time dig deep on the destination's product offerings as the Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) organised a familiarization trip on our shores earlier in May.
The familiarization trip was coordinated by the STB office in Dubai partnership with Emirates Airlines and hosted representatives from the three countries, which is a valuable source markets to the Seychelles.
The familiarization trip, the tourism board's first this year for the Dubai market, is mentioned as having inspired the agents to further promote the destination and equipped them adequate knowledge about Seychelles as preparation for the long summer and the Eid breaks.
Talking about the activity Ahmed Fathallah, STB representative in Dubai mentioned that the agents enjoyed the activities prepared for them by the STB team.
"The success of the joint FAM Trip between the STB Office in Dubai and Emirates Airlines was a good avenue for these agents to be educated about the destination," says Ahmed Fathallah-Regional Manager, Seychelles Tourism Office in Dubai.
The STB representative in Dubai mentioned the participants' immense joy of having a first-hand experience of the destination. He stated that the familiarization trip has enhanced their knowledge to better promote and sell the destination and they can impart their personal experience to their clients, which can help them entice travelers to visit Seychelles.
"Definitely there will be more joined FAM Trips in the future. The affirmative feedback we received from the participants motivates us to execute more FAM Trips as it gives them an edge and added knowledge about the destination. As we aim to strengthen our ties with our trade partners as well as with Emirates Airlines, I believe that the recently concluded FAM trip sealed a good relationship between us," added Fathallah.
The success of the familiarization trip is with support from Eden Bleu and Banyan Tree Seychelles. The group was gladly welcomed by different hotels such as H Resort, Savoy & Spa Resort, Hilton Northolme Resort, Raffles Seychelles, Six Senses Zil Pasyon, Kempinski Resort Seychelles, and MAIA Luxury Resort where they were able to familiarize themselves to the properties' product offerings.
Bangkok, 24 April 2019 – Thai Airways International (THAI) is holding "See the World Sense the World" photo contest for passengers who travel with THAI or THAI Smile during 26 April – 15 July 2019 and share photographs on social media to win roundtrip tickets.
Contestants must be 18 years of age or older who travel with THAI or THAI Smile within the dates indicated.
Photographic entries shall be posted as public posts on Instagram or Facebook with a limitation of three photos for each trip.
The caption must include flight number, date of departure, #LetsSenseTheWorld, and tag @ThaiAirways or @ThaiSmileAirways.
THAI and THAI Smile are offering a total of 38 THAI Royal Silk, THAI Economy, or THAI Smile Economy roundtrip air tickets for winners.
Here're are a couple of the Tourism Authority of Thailand's file photos of destinations that THAI and THAI Smile operate domestic flights to.
Reed Travel Exhibitions will launch Arabian Travel Week – an umbrella brand comprising four co-located shows – during the 2019 edition of Arabian Travel Market.
The event opens its doors on Sunday, April 28th for four days of business networking opportunities and insightful seminar sessions at Dubai World Trade Centre.
Arabian Travel Week comprises ATM 2019 and ILTM Arabia as well as Connect Middle East, India and Africa 2019 – a new route development forum launching this year and new consumer-led event ATM Holiday Shopper which take place on Saturday, April 27th.
According to the World Travel & Tourism Council, the direct contribution of travel and tourism to the UAE's economy is predicted to rise 4.1 per cent per annum to AED108.4 billion by 2028.
Now in its 26th year, ATM will welcome over 2,500 exhibiting companies and an expected 40,000 industry professionals, with over 150 countries represented, 65 national pavilions, and more than 100 new exhibitors set to make their ATM debut.
Identifying the top tourism trends showing the greatest growth potential is one of the most valuable insights Arabian Travel Market has to offer, and this year's event will be no different as it adopts cutting-edge technology and innovation as its official show theme.
Also new to ATM 2019 will be the Arabia China Tourism Forum which will take place on the Global Stage on Sunday, April 28th.
With China set to account for a quarter of international tourism by 2030, an expert panel will discuss how destinations around the world can capitalise on this growth.
The forum will also include a 30-minute networking session with over 80 Chinese buyers.
Issam Kazim, chief executive of Dubai Corporation for Tourism & Commerce Marketing, said: "Our presence at Arabian Travel Market forms a core part of our efforts to raise awareness of Dubai as a diverse travel destination to global audiences, and we are pleased to extend our support once again to the 26th edition of this influential event.
"We remain focused on strengthening collaborations with our network of industry partners, in turn underlining the enormous diversity that the emirate offers global travellers.
"Keeping in mind this year's theme of innovation and technology, Dubai as a destination has already embraced a 'digital, mobile and social first' agenda that places future readiness at its core while promoting the adoption of disruptive technology.
"As a global hub of innovation, we will continue to support public-private sector partnerships to evolve our product offering and the way we engage with today's digitally-savvy consumers.
Bangkok, 24 April 2019 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) recently signed a "Trade and Tourism Alliance" memorandum of understanding (MOU) with six departments of the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) to integrate development strategies and marketing promotions while establishing links between trade and tourism.
The move also endeavours to support and facilitate services on trade and investment information plus activities deemed beneficial for the expansion of international trade as well as tourism promotion and development. The six MOC departments participating included the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Department of Foreign Trade, Department of Internal Trade, Department of Intellectual Property, Department of Business Development, and Department of International Trade Promotion.
H.E. Weerasak Kowsurat, Minister of Tourism and Sports, and Miss Chutima Bunyapraphasara, Deputy Minister of Commerce, witnessed the "Trade and Tourism Alliance" MOU signing ceremony. Representing the seven partners, from left to right, are Mr. Chatchai Saksilapachai, Deputy Director General of Department of Internal Trade; Mr. Thosapone Dansupautra, Director General of Department of Intellectual Property; Miss Banjongjitt Angsusingh, Director General of Department of International Trade Promotion; Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand; Miss Arunee Poolkaew, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Commerce; Mr. Vuttikrai Leewiraphan, Director General of Department of Business Development; and Mrs. Manatsanith Jirawat, Deputy Director General of Department of Foreign Trade.
Minister of Tourism and Sports, H.E. Mr. Weerasak Kowsurat said, the MOU reflects the important role that tourism continues to play in Thailand's economic development.
"Tourism is a primary driver for Thailand's economy and economic development. It contributed over 3 trillion Baht (US$ 94 billion) to Thailand's economy in 2018, with 2 trillion Baht coming from international visitors and 1 trillion Baht from domestic tourism, representing 19% of Thailand's overall GDP.
"The Thai government is now placing more focus on sustainable tourism development and income distribution to local communities, and this much-welcomed 'Trade and Tourism Alliance' MOU will leverage the strength of each partner to maximise the potential for national benefit," Mr. Weerasak said.
Deputy Minister of Commerce, Miss Chutima Bunyapraphasara agreed, "The role of the Ministry of Commerce is to develop Thailand's economy and the 'Trade and Tourism Alliance' MOU will allow us to leverage the strength of each participating government agency to maximise the potential benefits derived from trade and tourism development for the greater good of Thailand and its people.
Under the MOU, all parties will cooperate on providing support for the health and wellness, and gems and jewellery sectors through various online and offline activities.
It will also cooperate to organise and coordinate marketing activities for agricultural and food products (both community and seasonally-based), Geographical Indication (GI) products plus all relevant products and services concerning tourism on all fronts through activities; such as, fruit fairs or border trade fairs that are of equal interest to both Thai and foreign visitors.
In addition, all parties will work to coordinate information exchanges via the set-up of a knowledge centre that will cooperate on organising events and help encourage Thai businesses to become more knowledgeable on international trade and investment opportunities overseas, plus promote tourism-related trade and investment through training courses and seminars that both partners will help to organise.
H.E. Weerasak Kowsurat, Minister of Tourism and Sports, and Miss Chutima Bunyapraphasara, Deputy Minister of Commerce, joined a group photo with executives from the TAT and the Ministry of Commerce to mark the landmark "Trade and Tourism Alliance" MOU.
TAT Governor Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn said TAT would leverage the strength of all partners to strengthen its various annual tourism events and marketing activities. The TAT Intelligence Centre and TAT Academy will work with the six MOC departments on information exchange and knowledge sharing.
"TAT, in partnership with the MOC, is pleased to bring this 'Trade and Tourism Alliance' MOU to fruition. It will help us target different demographics on a variety of fronts and strengthen Thailand's tourism sector for many years to come," Mr. Yuthasak concluded.


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Explosions at a chemical plant in Catalonia region, Spain, forced emergency actions: Two explosions occurred Tuesday afternoon at the Industrias Químicas del Óxido de Etileno chemical plant in Spain's autonomous Catalonia region
At least 63 killed in a deadly explosion at a wedding in Kabul
Written by Robert Woodward
A suicide bomber killed at least 63 people and wounded 182 in an explosion at a packed wedding hall Saturday night in Kabul, Afghanistan.
The explosion happened in an area in the west of the city mostly populated by Shia Muslims. Shia minorities in Afghanistan and Pakistan have repeatedly been targeted by Sunni Mulsim militants. A spokesperson for Afghanistan's president, Ashraf Ghani, called the attack a "heinous crime against our people." More than 1,000 guests had gathered to celebrate a marriage. No group has claimed responsibility for the bombing.
Even the Taliban, who killed 14 people and wounded more than 140 in a car bomb attack outside a Kabul police station on Aug. 7, denied being behind it. The group "strongly condemned" the attack. On Friday a brother of Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada was killed by a bomb planted in a mosque near the Pakistani city of Quetta. Afghan weddings include hundreds of guests who gather in large halls where the men are usually segregated from the women and children. The huge explosion occurred in the men's area. The Taliban and the US ,which has thousands of troops stationed there, are working on a peace deal.
The Islamic State assumed the attack.
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"The lights are on but nobody is in": Social representation of dementia, a comparative study of caregiver and non-caregivers
Harry Johnson, Clara Calia, Mioara Cristea
School of Health in Social Science
Global Academy of Agriculture and Food Security
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
Background and Objectives. People living with dementia continue to endure widespread stigma and exclusion in society. The current study used social representation theory to identify the beliefs, attitudes and understandings the public have towards dementia. Recruiting a group of caregivers, the study was able to present a side-by-side comparison with the public, allowing specific cognitions likely to be grounded in myth and misconception to be identified.
Methods. Two-hundred and twenty-one participants completed a free association task in response to the stimulus word 'dementia', and subsequently provided a short justification for each of their five responses. Participants were split into two groups: those who had never provided support for those living with dementia (n = 101) and those who had, presently or previously, whether in a personal, paid or voluntary capacity (n = 120). Prototypical analysis was then used to ascertain the structure and content of each group's social representation of dementia, presenting the distinction between core and periphery beliefs and understandings through the construction of a matrix for each group.
Results. In each of the group's social representations a biomedical dimension formed a core part of how dementia was perceived and understood, however they differed in their portrayal of the individual affected. For the caregiver group, the symptoms listed were portrayed as affecting a loved-one who personhood persevered, whereas in the non-caregiver group there was a concerning frequency with which the condition was portrayed as replacing the individual, leaving them a vacant and draining bearer of their condition.
Conclusions. The study found an alarming level of stigmatising and dehumanising attitudes in the non-caregiver group. Emphasising their expertise, the current study recommends that those affected by dementia are given a central role in raising awareness of dementia, with the aim of humanising the condition for those who otherwise have little contact with the condition.
The Alzheimer's Society Annual Conference - , United Kingdom
https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/dementia-professionals/conferences-and-events/alzheimers-society-annual-conference
The Alzheimer's Society Annual Conference
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Q: Access to MYSQL database on Apache I have created a Linux server in which I have installed Apache, MySQL, and PHP.
I took all of the website files from Windows and copied them to my Linux machine and the website is up.
I then took the MySQL database (exported) and imported it in MySQL on Linux and MySQL shows the database is there and so are the tables.
So, when I hit the website it looks nothing like it did on Windows. How can I get Apache / website to call my database?

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How can I get Apache / website to call my database?

Take the server out to dinner and treat Apache with respect!
Seriously, Apache has nothing to do with the MySQL connection. Settings within the PHP code would handle that. To better understand, this is how a Linux web server running a LAMP (L inux, A pache, M ySQL, and P HP) stack works:

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*Linux is the base-level operating system.

*Apache is the web server.

*MySQL is the database server.

*PHP is the scripting language that works with Apache.

And PHP is where the connection between your application and database would happen. PHP runs as a module connected to Apache, but Apache has 100% nothing directly to do with it. Apache simply allows PHP to parse PHP code for the server. Past that? There aren't any other connections between the two.
The PHP code should have settings — either hard-coded or in a separate configuration file — that have the MySQL database details stored. The MySQL connection details from your Windows machine need to be changed to match the settings on the Linux server. Specifically, you would be looking for these settings:

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*Host: Most likely localhost or 127.0.0.1

*Port: The default MySQL port is 3306, but this might not be needed in many cases.

*Database Name: The name of the database the application needs to use.

*Username: The user name that has access to the database indicated above.

*Password: The password connected to the username mentioned above.

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The California Mission Store
By Lowman Publishing Company
The Missions Today
About Lowman Publishing Company
The Missions
Home / History
Founded by Franciscan missionaries from Spain and Mexico, the 21 California Missions are an important part of California history. And today, each of the missions represents life in California more than 200 years ago. The first mission was founded in San Diego in 1769. The last mission was founded in Sonoma in 1823. Each mission was founded to convert California Native Americans to Christianity and to teach the native population how to live in a Spanish society. While today we may not all agree with the methods used by the Spanish in colonizing California, each mission played an important part in the life of the Native inhabitants of its region during the Spanish and Mexican colonial periods.
Fourth Grade Mission Packet $11.95
Modern Photographs of the Missions $4.95
Fact Sheets for Fourth Graders $3.95
Historic Photographs of the Missions $4.95
The Spanish Missions of California $9.95
Jigsaw Puzzles $3.95
Full Color Mission Map $4.95
The 21 Missions of California $5.95
© The California Mission Store 2014


ELCAF 2013 was at the historic York Hall in Bethnal Green, reaching visitor figures of over 3,000. The bold and colourful identity this year was left in the reliable hands of our official artist-in-residence, illustrator and artist Andy Rementer. Activities included talks by Jon McNaught and Matthew the Horse, an interview between Paul Gravett and Blexbolex, live drawing sessions, Toy Hacking workshops, and a huge range of exciting new work on show from local and international exhibitors.
ELCAF 2013 from ELCAF on Vimeo.
Ready Steady Draw with Dominic Kesterton & Ahsan Habib, Mehedi Haque & Andy Poyiadgi, Juanjo Holler (Millimbo) & Syed Rashad Imam, Cachete Jack (Nuria Bellver & Raquel Fanjul), Day Job Collective.


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Take Marilyn Monroe home with you this week as some of her biggest movies — including Gentleman Prefer Blondes and How To Marry A Millionaire — hit Blu-Ray. Also check out the top cable mini series, Hatfields & McCoys.
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Now, it's YOUR turn to help us make the predictions. The specs and stats are in your hands — what's up for this weekend's box office? Let us know in the comments!


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Buying homes today for investment can be a challenging undertaking. Because of current demand from today's buyers, a more robust economy and appreciating real estate prices in many areas, it's easier to sell a property than it was a few years ago- if it's priced competitively. The challenge now is to find the deals and at the right prices. Nevertheless, focus and persistence in finding the right deals can bring nice profits and growing assets to your real estate business.
As an investor, you also want to try to figure out the various ways you can buy or at least control a property. Those methods can be cash, a traditional or private loan, bringing in a money or credit partner, a government-backed loan such as FHA or FNMA, or some sort of seller type financing. Leveraging a property using the least amount of money down can allow you to do more deals.
One strategy for buying homes is to buy those that are below the market value. Most investors, beginning and experienced, are aware that you can buy your property at a discount, but it doesn't necessarily mean that buying a home below market value is the total solution to today's increasing prices. There are many other factors to consider.
Buying homes below market value require education, strength of mind, persistence and patience to get the best deal. Target your marketing to these types of motivated sellers. Keep in mind that there is a very strong reason why these kinds of houses are being sold below market value. More often than not, the reason properties are priced low is something an investor can truly get excited about! Proprieties that are distressed in one way, shape or form can provide golden opportunities to an investor that has the education, experience and the people around him or her to come up with a budget that includes; accurate numbers, an appropriate fix-up, and aggressive selling on the back end.
Buying a fixer-upper home is a great strategy if you really want to buy a home below market value. These kinds of dwellings are usually being sold on the market at lower prices because of their structural and cosmetic defects. The good news is that conventional buyers and new investor tend to stay away from these types of properties which can lessen the 'buyer frenzy" and ultimately the purchase price, allowing you to get a better than average deal in some cases.
Fixer uppers can provide the investor with the opportunity to make a nice profit! You can fix them up and make them attractive for a backend buyer to purchase, but you still have to take into consideration your costs when fixing a fixer-upper home.
The price you may initially consider paying when buying a home below market value may not be low enough if the market conditions are trending downwards. For example, if you plan to make a profit out of the present value of your fixer-upper home and suddenly the market conditions have flattened or are going down, the idea of buying homes below market value may not sound good after all.
Keep in mind that in a decreasing market, home market values are constantly decreasing in value. If this is the case, buying homes below market value such as a potential fixer-upper home may bring problems instead of profits. Even if you spend a lot of money on home improvements but the market condition is bad, buying homes below market value may not bring you the profits you want.
Many investors have done very well in flat or down markets, however. The key is being able to anticipate where the market will be in the months that the property will be for sale. You also need to be extra conservative in your numbers, add a "buffer" to your rehab, selling and carrying costs and finally, only pay a price for the property that accomplishes all of this.
If you don't have sufficient knowledge about home improvements, buying a home below market value can be fraught with danger. Why? If you can't clearly determine that you have made a good buy and have accurately estimated the total rehab costs. It is also a common mistake for inexperienced investors to spend more than what is necessary. If you overdo it, it will cut deeply into your profits.
Overlooking the essential items that are needed to improve your fixer-upper home can decrease its value. Bad improvements are just as bad as not having to improve it at all.
A great way to assess what rehab is needed is to attend open houses for homes for sale near the area you are rehabbing a property. This will tell you to what degree you will need to fix up a property. You should also enlist the help of a good contractor for accurate rehab costs. Experienced investors, a good mentor, and realtors that work with investors can help you with other costs and the final selling price.
Not all cheap properties make good buys. If you really want to see good results out of buying a home below market value, you should know how to mathematically analyze the present and expected estimated values. These things will help you assess if your fixer-upper home is really worth your money. Obtaining good seller financing can really help slant the numbers in your favor!
This is where a mentor can really be worth their weight in gold. They will provide you with a formula and a spreadsheet in order to calculate the numbers that go into completing rehabs and making a fair profit. A rule of thumb is that your Net Profit (profit after all costs) should be at least 10-15% of the final selling price of the property.
Buying homes below market value take good research skills. You should be skilled enough to conduct inquiries about the available homes that are being sold below market value to get the best deals. Know the people, websites and other sources that can get you accurate answers in order to make an educated decision.
House prices may still vary even if they are all below market value. It is important that you know how to find the best one for the lowest price but with the highest potential profit.
The possibilities of finding and buying homes below market value are out there. It's up to you to explore them. Understand that is imperative that you know these factors to get the best value even if you are getting a property at a deeply discounted price.
A savvy investor will "hedge" their bet, especially in a depreciating market by having two, or possibly more, exit strategies. Those of us that have "been in the game" for a while, have likely had the "opportunity" to use this. If a property just doesn't sell, then consider renting a property out for a year or two, or selling on a land contract or lease option- are all possibilities, depending on the deal. It can turn a non-deal or losing deal into a money maker. However, realize that in many cases, you won't get the full profits right away as you might when selling a rehab. You will likely have to wait a few months or even a year or two, in order to fully profit from your deal.
There is much to know about buying at a discount and fixing up a property. Make sure you have educated yourself. Surround yourself with good and knowledgeable people that you can trust and rely on. Do your due diligence. Obtain a mentor. Run through your numbers. Make sure that they are realistic. Be conservartive. Then jump in and join those of us that have made a living out of real estate investing.
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Terri Sjodin joins TODAY's Al Roker and Dylan Dreyer on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 to lead a segment they were doing on first impressions. Whether it's a job interview, a business meeting or a date, you never get a second chance to make a first impression. Sharing material from her new book Scrappy: A Little Book About Choosing to Play Big (Penguin Random House 2016), Terri says that it's important to do your homework about the person you're hoping to impress. And don't forget to smile!
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Pom Poms and Payback
After being dumped, a group of high school cheerleaders seek revenge on their boyfriends, only to suspect that their new cheer coach is actually behind all their troubles.
Genre: Drama, Thriller, TV Movie
Director: Doug Campbell
Actors: Carrie Schroeder, Christian Seavey, Clark Moore, Eden Harker, Emily Killian, Hayden Tweedie, Jazlyn Nicolette Sward, Le'Priesh Roman, Matthew Erick White, Shaylaren Hilton, Taylor Scorse
Keywords:Pom Poms and Payback
Vampire death dealer Selene fends off brutal attacks from both the Lycan clan and the Vampire faction that betrayed her. With her only allies, David and his father Thomas, she…
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Boys of Abu Ghraib
An American soldier deployed at Abu Ghraib finds himself behind the walls of the infamous Hard Site, where he develops a secret friendship with an Iraqi detainee.
Genre: Drama, Thriller, War
Di san zhong ai qing
"The Third Way of Love" tells the sad love story of Lin Qi Zheng, who is from a rich family, and Zhou Yu who is a smart and beautiful lawyer.
Thunder Racers, Infinite Finity, Rat Warriors. Junk Comics' titles have been referred to as 'the worst printed material since Mein Kampf'. Tony Leary, the nice-guy owner of Junk Comics, is…
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Thriller
Warrior Pride
Life imitates game time when it comes to the basketball court and as the head coach of the Michigan Warriors AAU basketball team, Dylan Baxter, finds himself at a perpetual…
Wish Upon a Christmas
When business executive Amelia returns home to help a family-run ornament company, the employees see her as their savior who is coming in to rescue the company. They are heart-broken…
A troubled veteran gets a chance at redemption by protecting a girl from an assassin after she witnesses a murder. Holding a shotgun with a single shell, he engages in…
Spinning Man
A 'happily married' professor, known for having many affairs with students, becomes the prime suspect when a young woman is found murdered.
Rachel is a quick-witted and lovable stay-at-home mom. Frustrated with the realities of preschool auctions, a lackluster sex life and career that's gone kaput, Rachel visits a strip club to…
Diary of a Nymphomaniac
A chronicle of the life of a middle-class French girl's sexual adventures, her then fall into prostitution, and her ultimate redemption.
Suburbanite
John, a white-collar family man, finds his life turned upside down when he hits a man on his way home from work. He takes the body home to his garage,…
Based on a real WWII vet and family man turned bank robber. Disillusioned by his post war circumstances, Eddie Boyd is torn between the need to provide for his young…


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Oscar For Oprah
By Ray Ryan | Aug 3, 2011
CHAT show legend, Oprah Winfrey, is to receive an honourary Oscar.
The queen of TV will be honoured in November with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award as a reward for her tireless charity work.
She will be given the honorary award along with veteran actor James Earl Jones as a tribute to his career which has spanned more than 50 films.
Oprah, who has interviewed almost every famous person on the planet during her illustrious journalistic career, was nominated for a best supporting acress Oscar in 1985 for her role in the Colour Purple.
She has since done many voiceovers in films such as The Princess and the Frog, Bee Movie and Charlotte's Web.
But it's due to her charity work, setting up the Oprah Winfrey Foundation and the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls, for which she will recieve the honorary Oscar.
Actor Jones, best known as the voice of Darth Vadar in the Star Wars films, also missed out on an Oscar 1971 for The Great White Hope. His other outstanding credits include Field of Dreams, Patriot Games and The Hunt for Red October.
Make up artist Dick Smith completes an honorary trio. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said the honorary awards are given to individuals for "extraordinary distinction in lifetime achievement, exceptional contributions to the state of motion picture arts and sciences, or for outstanding service to the Academy."
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