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5 Reasons Selling Without A Realtor is a Bad Idea
Do-it-yourself projects are in vogue these days. You can find advice online for everything from investing in crypto-currency to tearing down the living room wall. When considering the cost of moving, it's natural to wonder if real estate commissions are one way to save money, but it would be a mistake. A good real estate agent might make it seem easy, but the fact is that selling your own home could actually cost you thousands of dollars.
5 Reasons You Shouldn't Sell Your Home without A Realtor
- The safety of your home and family is a priority–real estate agents control access to your home.
- Most serious buyers start their search online – A professional listing agent will market your home aggressively online, which is where the buyers are searching.
- The buyer might not be qualified – A real estate agent knows how to qualify a buyer and what to look for with lender letters. Selling your home on your own risks wasted time with an unqualified buyer.
- Negotiations can get tricky – Every aspect of a real estate transaction is negotiable; having a real estate agent to help you negotiate to get the best deal is in your best interest.
- You could expose yourself to liability – required disclosures and paperwork for a home sale is extensive; unless you plan to use an attorney, you could miss critical disclosures and expose yourself to financial harm.
Finally, more often than not, sellers net more when they use an agent than when they try to do it themselves. In addition to selling faster, a professional agent knows how to properly price and promote your home, ensuring you get the best possible sales price and terms.
For this, or any other real estate questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. I am ready to help you list your house – so we can focus on finding your dream home. Contact me today!
Colors Of The Year 2020
Companies use color trends to boost brand awareness and product sales, but the research behind colors and how they impact consumers is anything but arbitrary. Color trends aim to appeal to emotions cause by world events, history and cultures, the economy, and the human need for change.
Ever since Pantone Color Institute's first introduction of the Color of the YEAR (COTY) in 2000, a subtle blue called Cerulean, many paint manufacturers are announcing their own COTYs as well as curated "collections" of the year.
Behr's choice for COTY 2020 is a fresh split-pea green called Back To Nature. The Behr 2020 Color Trends palette "was inspired by" natural elements such as sky, earth, water and plant life. Sherwin-Williams 2020 COTY is Naval, a classic ocean blue. The company's 2020 palette is called Simply Blissful Color Collection. A pale peachy pink called First Light is Benjamin Moore's selection for 2020. Their Color Trends 2020 palette combines "optimism and understatement."
These color trends all have characteristics in common: they help promote familiarity, serenity, coziness and comfort.
Pain is among the easiest ways to update a home, so trying one of these soothing colors may help you create the serene room(s) you've always wanted.
I have definitely seen my share of paint colors over the years. So I am happy to give you my opinion! Contact me with any questions that you have about any of your current home or your future real estate needs. My number is (618) 978-2384 or email me at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Four Things To Do Before You Move In
You're almost done! All that's left to do is to pack up and move in to your first real home. Here are a few tips that will make your moving day as a new homeowner easier.
- Sort your belongings. Moving can be more expensive when you cart along items you don't really want or need. A great way to do it is to sort and pack at the same time. Think in terms of three piles – keep, donate, trash. Trash the trash and drop the donations off at the first opportunity. Put your "keep" pile into moving boxes labeled by room.
- Plan your storage options. Closets, attics and cabinets can fill up quickly, especially if you're downsizing. Where will the out-of-season sports gear go? What about holiday decorations? How are you setting up your kitchen? What goes in the garage besides tools? Where will you put valuables?
- Plan your car trip. Whether you're moving across the country or near the same neighborhood, pack your car or rental with necessities, including first aid, drinks, and snacks. Each family member should choose their favorite items to bring, like blankets, pillows, games, books, and a change of clothes – just in case you don't have time to unpack those items the first day in your new home.
- Meet your neighbors. If possible, introduce yourselves to your neighbors beforehand to let them know you're moving in. You'll have a greater sense of familiarity and belonging on moving day.
Making Plans to List Your Home
If you know the near future involves putting your house on the market, it's never too early to begin the planning process. Even if you'd rather wait until the spring months to sell, there is more involved in the sale of your home than simply putting a "For Sale" sign in the yard. Here are some practical tips to consider during this exciting time to get your home ready.
First and foremost, finding a reputable real estate agent should be top of the list! Selling your home solely on your own can be a daunting task and a real estate agent can help navigate the sale of your home, no matter how hot or cool the market may be in your neighborhood. There is a reason knowledgeable homeowners often rely on the talents of a real estate agent, saving you time and money in the long run.
It's important to find a real estate agent that has experience in the area where you are selling, one that you connect with and feel comfortable sharing your expectations with, too. Do some research when looking for a real estate agent and also seek recommendations from others that have recently sold their home. It's also important to interview the agent to make sure he/she is a good fit for your needs and your personality.
Curb appeal is one important aspect of selling your home. Buyers do often judge a book by its cover! If interested buyers are driving around looking at neighborhoods and come across your home with unkept landscaping and broken shingles, it's likely they will mark your "Open House" off of their list. Make sure your front yard is tidy and cracked paint is repaired, adding finishing touches like flowers and a new welcome mat can also make a difference. Old, ugly mailbox? Fix that too.
Declutter and depersonalize. Always on the list of things to do when you're getting your home ready to sell, cutting down on the clutter, the trinkets and the family heirloom items makes a big difference in your home's appeal. Staging your home with the motto in mind that "less is more" is something that can begin during the months leading up to the sale of your home. Donate unused items and keep in mind during the process that nothing is off-limits when trying to sell your home. Buyers will peek into your closets and look under your sinks to find out what space is available. If they notice too much stuff, it takes away from the beauty of your home.
Some personal photos are fine to keep up on the walls, but too many family photos and oversized artwork may be distracting and overwhelming to the general public. When you are trying to sell your home and start to think of it as a blank canvas for the new homeowner to enjoy and add their personal touches to, it will help you determine what should go and what could stay as part of your overall décor.
Want to sell your home? Invest in some paint. The cold, winter months are a good time to paint the home's interior. Accent walls are nice, but you may want to consider painting your walls and halls in a more neutral color since most buyers will appreciate a color scheme that they can spend less time updating. A fresh coat of paint, fixing any scuffs and scratches on the walls, will be very beneficial when trying to sell. How many times have you watched HGTV "House Hunters" and heard potential buyers complain about a room's color? Although painting walls is one of the easier things to fix for home-buyers when they otherwise love a house when browsing, a paint job is just another way to freshen up a home and give it a neutral "look and feel" that will hopefully entice more shoppers.
Other ways to prepare your home for sale include thoroughly cleaning the house and garage, fixing anything that may have been broken for a while (like a cabinet pull or toilet paper holder), and taking care of any funky smells that you've noticed coming from the basement. We tend to overlook certain things in our homes that need fixing because we get busy and tell ourselves, "we'll fix that next weekend". Before putting your house on the market, make sure you create a thorough check list of items that need to be fixed and tackle that list. Give yourself enough time to fix what's broken and freshen up what's stale.
Now is the perfect time to begin the process of organizing the home for prospective buyers. A little planning will ensure that your home will be ready for the market, whether you want to sell it next month or six months from now! Unsure about what your next steps should be to get your home ready to sell? Contact me and I'd be happy to answer questions or assist you in any of your real estate needs. My number is (618) 978-2384 or email me at email@example.com. Happy New Year!
Holiday Home Décor Ideas for Buyers
There are still home seekers that will look for that perfect new home over the holidays, with the intent of moving into their new space in the New Year. Even though it's not the most popular time to buy or sell real estate because of everyone's hectic schedules and cold temperatures, house hunting will still be happening. An HGTV article cites that staging your home for the holidays should be stylish and neutral, giving a vibe of the season without going overboard.
So, what do you do so your home is styled in a festive manner without making it look like a scene from "Christmas Vacation"? The following real estate tips will help, offering ideas for decorating your home and keeping your buyers in the right spirit!
Start with a clean slate. Staging your home, no matter the season, should not be overdone. And before you even unpack that first holiday decoration, make sure to clear out and clean the clutter! Take a look at your house "pre-décor", and make sure it's already staged, which means the extra tchotchkes and collections have been put away. If you add your ceramic Christmas tree collection to the mix without cleaning, it will surely look cluttered.
People tend to use all additional spaces in the home when they decorate for holidays, and when staging your home, this isn't a great idea. You still want the rooms in your home to look as spacious as possible, which means limiting the holiday décor. If you think you may miss your 20 Santa figurines, keep in mind that with a little staging strategy, you'll be celebrating your nextholiday in a new home…and you can decorate in any way you like!
Holiday flair should be cozy and coordinating. Items like a crystal bowl with pinecones or an evergreen wreath can really spruce up your house. It's best to also match your existing décor with your holiday style. If you have a dining room painted in a soothing sky blue, stay in harmony with it by opting for white snowflakes or silver-toned ornaments and table coverings. Adding red and green to the mix would clash and not complement. The traditional red and green color scheme works well as accent tones if your room has more earthy colors like forest greens, oranges and golds.
Also, tone down gaudy light displays while your home is on the market. It's best to use simple string lighting to play up your home's structure or draw attention to the gorgeous fir tree in your front yard.
Highlight the positive. As stated earlier, too many holiday items scattered throughout the home will distract, but if you add the right accessories in the right spots, it will accent your home's best features. Think about placement of mistletoe in the arched doorway or displaying your menorah on the ledge of your living room's bay window. When decorating, just make sure to not block a beautiful view or place cheap-looking window decals that may distract the home buyer from your lovely backyard's vista. Own a custom fireplace? It may be best to not place 6 personalized stockings over it, taking away from its architectural details.
Neutrality is key. When trying to sell your house, it's best to leave the life-sized Nativity scene in storage this year as well as multiple blow-ups in the front yard like snow globes with a Santa. Because you want to attract any type of home buyer, it's best to keep low key décor that isn't overly religious. You also want to make sure the front yard is safe and not scattered with extension cords to activate the Christmas inflatables. An example of neutral décor may include nutcrackers, reindeer and snowmen.
Trim the tree. If a Christmas tree is in your holiday décor plans, make sure the tree fits your space nicely and not overwhelm it. Have a small living room? Use a skinny tree to save space. When your house is on the market, it also may be best to use cohesive ornaments instead of the mismatched, homemade ones your children made in school. Although those ornaments are sentimental, homebuyers will not understand their significance. Instead, set the stage for a perfect holiday in your home with a tree that looks tailored and tasteful.
Have questions about purchasing a new home in the Metro-east or selling your existing one during the holiday season? Contact me for all of your real estate needs at (618) 978-2384 or email me at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Why You Want To Work With A Realtor®
Anyone that has worked with me knows that I have a genuine passion to find the perfect home for my clients. I love real estate and truly believe that investing in your home is one of the most important investments you can make. A home is where memories are made, love is shared, and your true personal taste and style can be expressed.
When finding someone the perfect home, it's important to really be able to relate to the client. A Realtor® definitely needs to be a "people-person" to be successful! Listening is one of the best traits of a good Realtor® because finding the perfect home goes beyond the zip code and the price per square foot – matching the needs of the new homeowner is paramount! Tailoring the home search to the client saves time and ultimately is a more enjoyable experience. Open house visits are fun, but when it's time to get serious in your home search, it's always best to hire a Realtor®.
One of my favorite mottos is "extraordinary efforts produce extraordinary results." I offer more of a personal concierge service to ensure that my clients receive the most information about neighborhoods, techniques and recommendations regarding the home buying or home building process, with on-going communication throughout the process. If you're looking to relocate or change homes in the Metro-east area, I can help make the transition a smooth one!
There are many fantastic neighborhoods in the Metro-east. Here are just a few of my favorites along with some features to fall in love with, time and time again.
Ebbet's Field
Niche.com ranked Edwardsville and Glen Carbon two of the BEST places to live in Madison County. Statistics were based on low crime rates, cost of living, job opportunities, and amenities. The Niche website gave both communities an A+! The Ebbet's Field subdivision is a good representation of why these communities impress. This neighborhood is mere minutes from shopping as well as the excellent schools in District 7. The newer, full-service and local YMCA is also just down the street. Prices range from $400,000 and up.
Savannah Crossing
Another family-oriented development, this subdivision is located in Glen Carbon. Prices range from $300,000 and up and this development boasts a collection of craftsman and traditional style homes. Community-minded and located conveniently by the many Madison County Bike Trails, Savannah Crossing is also close to shopping and is a part of the Edwardsville School District. Another good reason to think about living in one of the "Top 100 Places to Live", as ranked in CNN Money.
Brookshire Hamlet
Another beautiful development in the heart of Edwardsville is Brookshire Hamlet. Easy access to everything we love about Edwardsville, it's also easy access to all major Interstates and only 25 minutes from downtown St. Louis. This is a simplified living community, which means it's maintenance free living with lawn and landscaping care included along with snow shoveling and exterior maintenance responsibilities. Looking for a home site to build your next home? This might be it!
A perfect place for friends to gather, share day's events or simply relax.. @Cloverdale the neighborhood has tremendous walkability factor for a relaxing evening walk with the family, friends, the dog or on your own for a bit of solitude. Hit the trails for a morning workout & easily traverse the 100 plus mile system full of the best that nature can offer. Another bonus: @Cloverdale is only a 20-25 minute walk to downtown Edwardsville for a beautiful morning at the farmer's market or a delicious trip to one of the local coffee shops
Other neighborhoods that many of my clients now call "home" include Timberwolfe Estates, Arbor Lake, Somerset, Governor's Way and Stonecliff Manor. Nearby Troy, Illinois is another emerging community that offers a great school district, restaurants, parks and shopping. Hampton Glen and Shadow Creek are two neighborhoods in Troy that are highly suitable when a new home is in your future.
I've only named a few of the neighborhoods and communities in the Metro-east area that offer wonderful homes with great features and amenities. My knowledge of the area goes beyond the neighborhoods I've listed here, and once I know your budget, ideal location and "wish list" items, I'll be able to help determine which neighborhoods will best suit you. You can also find additional communities highlighted on my website at https://SandieLaMantia.com/.
It's my ultimate goal as a Realtor® to find you the perfect home. I can also assist you when selling your existing home because I have a comprehensive knowledge of the local market and what works! I can help you determine which home features will lead you to a higher sale price, negotiating with the right buyer so you can sell your home efficiently and stress-free. Want to learn more? Contact me for all of your real estate needs at (618) 978-2384 or email me at firstname.lastname@example.com.
How to Properly Winterize Your Home
There are a number of different things you can do as a homeowner to winterize your home. Where we live, we can experience the mildest of winters one year and a bitterly cold mix of winter storms and below zero temperatures the next. It's always a good idea to prepare for the worst, so here are some simple ways you can winterize your home in the next month to make sure your home is safe and sound.
Have a winter storm kit prepared. A home safety kit is a good idea, no matter the weather. The experts recommend having a container filled with food, bottled water, and other supplies that will last up to 72 hours in the event of an emergency. Some companies even offer pre-made kits! If a big ice storm hits and the roads become too treacherous to travel on, you'll be glad you took some time to make a storm kit. It's also beneficial to have one on hand just in case you lose power because of storms taking out power lines.
Trim trees in your landscaping. If you live in a wooded area and there are tree branches next to your home's roof, windows, or electrical lines, it's a good idea to trim them now. Keep in mind that ice and snow will weigh branches down even more, so there is definitely potential for damage to your home or landscaping.
Smoke and carbon monoxide detector check. Unfortunately, the winter months have an increase in home fires and cases of carbon monoxide poisoning because people are running their furnaces more often. Keep your loved ones safe and make sure your detectors have new batteries and if one isn't working properly, change it out.
Fireplace chimney inspections. When was the last time you had your chimney cleaned or inspected? Visit www.csia.org for information on chimney safety and to find a certified chimney sweep. Cleaning your chimney each season is just one more safeguard against house-fires.
Install proper doors and windows. The better your windows and doors, the better your energy efficiency will be. Storm doors and windows also can be beneficial, and some tax credits are even available. If you can't afford new windows, doublecheck your insulation around doors and windows and use blinds and shades to help keep the cool weather out.
Check your heating and cooling system. There are many qualified HVAC businesses in our area, and it's important to have your furnace inspected annually by a dependable technician. It's also a good idea to have your home's ducts cleaned and inspected for any leaks and to regularly change your furnace's filter throughout the winter months. A professional HVAC technician will be able to assess your existing system and help you determine what may need to be done before the cold weather hits.
Reverse ceiling fans for better circulation. Using your ceiling fans in the winter helps to keep your house warm. On typical ceiling fans, there are switches to reverse the flow. This pushes warm air downward and helps it to recirculate throughout the rooms in your home. When warmer weather is upon us, don't forget to switch the direction again.
Keep your house colder. Set your thermostat a few degrees cooler and you'll be pleased at the lower energy bill. Wearing a sweater or layers while at home is one of the easiest ways to save money during the winter months on your utility bill.
Other things you can do as a homeowner to prepare for the cooler weather is to bring outdoor patio furniture and accessories inside for storing, also bringing any plants and flowering trees inside before the first frost. Another good idea is to clean and winterize any outdoor equipment like lawn mowers and trimmers, inspecting any of the winter tools you have during the process.
Even though there are still plenty of nice days ahead, winter will be here before we know it. A little planning will ensure that your home will be ready for the colder weather and you'll be more comfortable, too. Have questions about living in the Metro-east or need some tips about home ownership? Contact me for all of your real estate needs at (618) 978-2384 or email me at email@example.com.
Tips to Help Sell Your Home this Fall Season
If you are considering putting your home on the market, your friends and family may want to offer tips and guidance about staging your home, what to list it for, and the best time to sell. Keep in mind there are a lot of factors to consider if you wan to sell your home this Fall season, and they can vary from zip code to zip code, street to cul-de-sac. There can be benefits and drawbacks with listing your home, no matter the season. Hopefully these tips will help during the home selling process if you are considering an autumn sale.
You may have once thought you'd live in your existing home forever! Things change, and a relocation may be necessary due to a new job or unexpected life event. I typically like recommending to my clients that first and foremost, consider what's best for your family. Sometimes timing a move with a new school year makes sense so your kids are getting started with new classes and new teachers at the same time as the other children in the school district. Fall is typically the second-best time to sell your home, coming in second after spring.
As the cooler, fall weather approaches, there are still people looking for that new home. Fall can be an ideal time to shop, buy, and get moved in before all of the upcoming holidays that the season brings. It's important to clean up that yard and enhance your home's curb appeal during the fall months. Trim bushes and cut back vines, move the summer toys and gadgets out of the yard, and begin to give your home that cozy, autumn aesthetic.
What homebuyers see first is important. Mums are lovely additions to the front porch. Or, choose marigolds in your landscape planters. Place the flowered pots by the entrance and along the walkway, accenting your home's backdrop with pumpkins and squash. Hang a fall wreath on the front door and tidy up your home's exterior with window washing and a new welcome mat!
There are other benefits to selling your home in the fall months. During the spring, the market is saturated with homes for sale in a variety of neighborhoods. If your home doesn't have any distinguishing features that sets you ahead of the pack, competition can be fierce. On the other hand, what if your house does have unique features and you decide to sell during a time of year that's slightly less busy? There's a very good chance your house will be noticed, possibly even commanding a higher price in the fall.
Other tips include cleaning that wood-burning fireplace from any debris. Why not even place a fall arrangement within it? Autumn is a perfect time to stage your home with scents of homemade cookies baking, pumpkin, and hot apple cider. Many recommend simmering cinnamon sticks on the stove-top so the smell sifts through the air. There are many ways, from candles to essential oils, to create a memorable experience for the potential homebuyer.
Lack of competition is a benefit that should be seriously considered if you are in the market to sell your home. With fewer homes for sale, there's opportunity to sell your home more quickly, especially if a buyer needs to move immediately. Also, families without school-aged children have more flexibility when considering a move date. In our school district, we have the advantage of being a desirable place to live for homebuyers, no matter what time of year it may be.
As a Realtor®, I can assist you when selling your home because I know the local market inside and out. I can help decide which home features will lead you to a higher sale price, negotiating with the right buyer so you can sell your home in the least amount of time. Fall is a great time to sell! Contact me for all of your real estate needs at (618) 978-2384 or email me at firstname.lastname@example.com.
"Sandie's Two Cents:" What Happens During a Closing?
The home search is over! You have finally found the perfect home in the ideal location, negotiated the price, had your offer accepted, and are ready to make the big move. After the walk-through, appraisal, and some constructive "back-and-forth" with the agents, family members, and friends, the next step is finally here: it's closing time! The closing is an exciting milestone in the overall home purchasing process and it's the final piece of the puzzle when buying and financing a home.
Taken directly from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau website, the closing, or sometimes referred to as a "settlement", is when "you and the other parties in a mortgage loan transaction sign the necessary documents" so that the new, beloved home is finally your own! The closing documents make you responsible for the mortgage loan, so it's important that you know what you are signing during the closing process.
One particular document, the closing disclosure, is a form that includes all final terms of the loan, closing costs, details of who pays and who receives any of the payments in the transaction. This document is a form that has replaced the previous HUD document (Department of Housing and Urban Development). Another document, the initial escrow statement (also called the initial escrow disclosure), lists what is going in the escrow account each month so taxes and insurance is paid on the homebuyer's behalf. This document also shows the estimated balance in the escrow monthly as payments are made and how their account adjusts.
Contractual documents include the promissory note, which outlines clearly what you are agreeing to. It will include what you owe, interest rate of the mortgage loan, the dates when payments are to be made, total amount, length of time to repay, and more. Another form, a mortgage or security instrument, explains responsibilities as well as rights as a borrower. There are additional state and local government documents that are typically used to collect information about you, the new homeowner. Lender documents will also need to be signed at this time, too. When you receive the closing disclosure, you can ask your lender to provide a full set of all the documents listed here. This way, you can review them in advance and before the closing.
The closing process usually includes your real estate agent or Realtor®, the title company representative, also known as the closer, and potentially the lender. Your lender may or may not attend the closing. State regulations are different, so the closing meeting may include everyone at the conference room table while signatures are happening or it could take several days if signatures are being compiled separately. In some cases, a closing may even be via the internet or mail.
Regardless how the actual closing process happens, it's important to understand that the paperwork has lasting financial implications. Before signing, make sure the documents have been reviewed and are understood. Don't sign the documents if you're unsure of making the payments or if there are errors. Ask questions if you don't understand something involving the terms of the loan. Also keep in mind that over time, your payments may change. With an adjustable-rate mortgage, payments may increase over time so make sure you know when it will change and by how much. Even fixed-rate mortgages may change because of variations to taxes or insurance.
Being prepared at closing will help alleviate any stress and let you focus instead on this momentous event. Being a new homeowner is definitely a reason to celebrate! If you're interested in a new home or want to learn more about selling your existing home, I'd love to help. I've assisted many families and individuals in the Metro-east area and beyond find their dream home. Contact me for all of your real estate needs at (618) 978-2384 or email me at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Ways to Keep Your Kids Busy This Summer
In between family vacations, sporting events, picnics, reunions and trips to the pool, how are you going to keep your kids busy this summer? In the Edwardsville and Glen Carbon area, we are fortunate to have many wonderful activities in our community (or just right next door), offering a variety of things for kids and families to enjoy all summer long.
Community Parks. If you live in one of our beautiful Metro-east communities, you know about our wonderful parks. Whether you spend an afternoon at Edwardsville Township Park (also known as "Airplane" Park) or the recently developed Leon Corlew Park and splash pad, you have fun only moments away. Township Park offers visitors a Boundless Playground™, an all-inclusive playground that lets children with and without disabilities play together in an accessible and nurturing environment. Learn more at https://edwardsvilletownship.com/.
The Leon Corlew Park and Splash Pad, located at 333 South Main Street in Edwardsville is another free, cool way to spend a hot afternoon. Offering a splash pad with features from gentle bubblers to a large dumping bucket, the park has pavilions, shady areas and even a dry playground to enjoy. Most of the parks in Edwardsville and Glen Carbon are also connected by area biking and walking trails. Learn more at the Edwardsville Parks and Recreation website by clicking on this link: https://www.cityofedwardsville.com/475/List-of-Parks-in-Edwardsville.
Arts in the Park. Beginning on Thursday, June 7, Arts in the Park is a 10-week summer series of entertainment for the entire family. Band concerts, events and art classes all take place at City Park in Edwardsville by the Public Library. Bands like the Soulard Blues Band and Spanky's Dueling Pianos will entertain on Friday nights, while the Saturday morning art classes include activities like clay, sculpture and mural creation (grades K-4). To view a complete schedule, visit the website at: https://www.cityofedwardsville.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=28
Indoor options…to cool off in style. Altitude Trampoline Parkwas recently updated to include enhancements for kids wanting to take a break from the hot summer sun. Dodge ball, indoor trampolines, foam pit and more is a perfect place for the entire family or birthday parties. Located at 91 Fountain Drive in Glen Carbon, Altitudeis just one more option when making summer plans.
Edison's Entertainment Complex, conveniently located across the street from Altitude, also offers a fun way to cool off. Offering food, bowling, game room, laser tag and more, take a break from the heat to visit Edison's for "genius level fun".
College for kids.
Southern Illinois University (SIUE) and Lewis and Clark Community Collegeoffers a plethora of classes for all ages, whether it's in creative writing, art or a class about computer programming, it's easy to enrich your child's life this summer with a little education sprinkled with fun. Lewis and Clark classes in photography, horsemanship, theater and golf are offered in Madison, Macoupin and Jersey counties. Visit their website at http://www.lc.edu/c4k/.
The SIUE Summer camps are also amazing, with the Writing Camp celebrating its 36th year. Area youth ages 8 to 18 are able to combine learning with recreational activities like swimming, hiking and bowling. The writing development involves essays, creative forms of writing in drama and fiction, with spelling, grammar, punctuation and other basics taught. Call Adam at SIUE for more information at 618-650-2284.Other camps are available at SIUE, from jazz to science, softball to dance. Visit the SIUE website for a complete list of summer courses your kids are sure to enjoy.
There are a lot of fun, summer things to do and see in our many neighborhoods and this is just a sampling! As a licensed Realtor® it's my goal to help make your real estate dreams come true, offering tips to not only enhance your home's beauty but to also share local news and advice about the many Metro-east communities you may call "home". Looking to sell your home or relocate? Contact me for all of your real estate needs at (618) 978-2384 or contact me here or at email@example.com.


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TMZ Live -- Weiner's Lying Playbook Exposed
(0:00) Big stories today: New developments in the Weiner case, the gay cop crisis, the stupidity of bottle service, and much more!
(4:45) Congressman Weiner dirty talked with a porn star -- and then coached her on how to lie about it ... Mike has the details.
(9:15) One of Weiner's Internet gals -- Lisa Weiss -- is on the phone ... and she's NOT going to bash him. In fact ... she's totally on his side ... and doesn't want him to lose his job.
(11:45) Lisa admits ... she NEVER touched him ... and NEVER met him in person.
(16:30) Lisa claims she had NO IDEA this would be such a big deal ... and says her life has been turned upside down since the story broke.
(17:00) Lisa says she would NOT have met him face-to-face if the chance arose ... and she doesn't believe Weiner cheats on his wife.
(25:10) A gay officer is NOT allowed to march in uniform in a gay pride parade ... and now Gloria Allred is on his side. So yeah, there was a press conference.
(38:00) Gabrielle Union was raped at 19 and had a chance to shoot the rapist ... but is glad she didn't. A debate about Rihanna's new music video ensues.
(44:45) How stupid is bottle service? Very. Zac Efron recently dumped $1,000 on it ... and then over-tipped. Sigh.
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Matt self-interviews himself. Mmm... redundant...
-where the hell did YOU come from?
-Long Island, NY. Its over there! ::points::
-where did you get those antlers?
-They were a gift Bill Manspeaker of Green Jelly that i then modified! i duct taped them myself ;)
-what are they made out of?
-a bicycle helmet, a couch cusion, industrial strength spray-on glue, duct tape, and love :)
-how did you first hear of psychostick?
-i heard "the beer song" on WAAF in boston
-are you really a juggalo?
-what is your favorite pizza topping?
-your mom.
-what is the meaning of life?
-the color twelve
-do you have a girlfriend?
-the same as my favorite pizza topping (see above)
::whispers:: (...thats a no!)
-why does psychostick rule so hard?
-because we said so!
-Best psychostick show?
-Mayhemfest 2010 (July 20th in St. Louis, MO)


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The Powerpuff Girls are making a comeback, and that's something to sing about. Ringo Starr, who guest stars on the Cartoon Network show's upcoming return episode, also performs a special song in honor of Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup. TV Guide Magazine has your exclusive first look at "I Wish I Was a Powerpuff Girl" (below).
After almost a decade off the air, a new episode of The Powerpuff Girls will air on Monday, Jan. 20 (7:30/6:30c), featuring a new CGI-look for the trio of superheroes created from "sugar, spice and everything nice, plus a dash of mysterious Chemical X." In "Dance Pantsed," Starr plays Fibonacci Sequins, a flamboyant mathematician who is kidnapped by the PPG's nemesis, Mojo Jojo.
The lighthearted superhero toon, created by Craig McCracken, ran from 1998 to 2005 and was one of Cartoon Network's first breakout hits. A marathon of 10 classic episodes will air on Sunday, Jan. 19, starting at 12 noon/11 a.m. c. The show is also in regular rotation on Cartoon's sister channel, Boomerang.


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I finally received my first reimbursement payment on Tuesday. I'd decided to leave off blogging about this until I'd actually got the money. I had no idea at the time that meant I'd end up writing this post over 1 month later.
I set aside a whole day to get together the documentation for our first reimbursement. For the first one, you have to provide a bunch of extra documentation, such as rental contracts and photocopies of your RUT. There is 1 spreadsheet that you need to complete with 2 tabs, one to document your involvement in RVA and the other to show your expenses. For each row in your expenses you need to fill out the following:
- Recipient
- Category
- sub category
- description – a full description of the item
- currency – the currency that it was originally purchased in
- cost – the amount in the original purchase currency
- exchange rate – the exchange rate between original currency and Chilean Pesos on the day of purchase
- document number – the number assigned to the supporting documentation
For each row in the spreadsheet you must supply the invoice or receipt for the item. If you paid cash outside of Chile then the receipt must clearly state what the purchased item was, the amount and that it was paid cash. Inside of Chile then cash receipts must also contain your name and your RUT number.
If the item was paid by direct bank transfer or debit card then the receipt must contain your name. Remember that the CORFO contract is with you, the individual, and not your company so receipts with your company name on only will not be valid. You must also provide proof that the money left your account, so a bank statement showing the same entry is also required. If you've made a purchase in Chile, again remember to have your RUT number placed on the invoice or receipt.
If you have paid by credit card you must supply, along with the receipt or invoice, a copy of your credit card statement showing the purchase, PLUS proof that you have paid off the credit card debt. This means a statement showing the card paid. At this point it is worth noting that proof that you have paid the minimum payment is not enough. There have been reports of credit card payments being refused because the whole outstanding amount of the card has not been cleared, therefore it could be argued that you have not actually yet paid for the item you are claiming.
The reason why these proofs are required is, as mentioned before, proof that you are being reimbursed only for stuff that you actually have paid for. This means that items you have purchased but may not yet have utilised, i.e. flights, conference tickets, hotel rooms, cannot be claimed until after they have been used. This is so that they do not reimburse you for something like a flight that you then cancel and get a refund for.
After I had got my documentation together and filled out the spreadsheet I had to send it to my account manager, Konrad. I had to get it to him at least 24 hours before the appointment we had made in order to go through the documentation. In this meeting I took Konrad through the spreadsheet and documentation and he checked it to make sure it was OK. He also asked me about how my business was going, what I had been doing for RVA and generally checked up that I was actually working and not pissing my grant away. He gave me some things to clarify, I went away and fixed them, then he signed the spreadsheet off and I sent it to the reimbursement people.
10 days later I received an email stating that they were going to reject 85% of my reimbursement. I was very grumpy. A meeting was made between me, Konrad and the reimbursement manager for the next day and I had 24 hours to get my stuff together.
It turns out that if you have a business account and the statements for that business account do not contain your name, only your company name, even if that company name is the same as the one you are in Chile running they will not accept it as proof unless you can also prove that you own that bank account. Initially I thought that a copy of the confirmation letter from my bank thanking me for opening the account would be enough, but it turns out that it is not. Eventually I ended up having to provide copies of my letters of incorporation stating that I was the sole director, plus a letter from my bank stating that I was the signatory of the account before they would accept any payments that I had made out of Radical Robot's bank account. I was not best pleased.
However having provided these proofs and after explaining a few of the complexities of what I was reclaiming, I got approved for 95% of my claim. I went away happy being told that I would receive an email confirmation and repayment within 5 days.
8 days later I wrote and mentioned that I had received neither confirmation letter nor payment. I received no answer.
10 days later Ian wrote and asked where his reimbursement payment was.
4 days later Ian received a reply saying that they didn't know.
1 day later Ian got his payment.
4 days later I got my payment.
I never received confirmation of exactly how much the reimbursement was or when it would be sent.
But, I did get my money in the end. It was not as much as I had hoped, but it covered almost everything I claimed for. I learned a lot and feel I am in a better position for my next meeting. Tips I have for anyone going through reimbursement are:
- Always provide more proof of purchase than you think you'll need. You can never have too much
- Don't rely upon anyone applying common sense to the process. Mark everything as clearly as possible and write detailed descriptions if you think it's confusing.
- The reimbursement guys speak no English. Do not rely upon them bothering to translate your invoice in order to find out what's going on. You may need to find a friendly Spanish speaker to do some translation on anything that is not obvious
- NEVER EVER give over original copies of anything. Always provide photocopies. You will never receive anything back and if they lose something and you no longer have the original you're screwed.
- Do not rely on anyone reading anything, including emails.
- Unless you have something confirmed in writing, do not assume that they have not forgotten about it.
- If you hear nothing for ages, pester, pester, pester.
- Put your name on absolutely everything. And your RUT if it relates to something bought in Chile. If buying something in a shop, ask the cashier for a Factura and hand your RUT card over. They should be able to sort you out, even if it takes a while (about 20 mins in Falabella from memory).
- Anything that is rejected due to lack of proper documentation can be reclaimed in a later reimbursement if you have subsequently found the required documentation.


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Using the Human Body to Power Medical Devices
Researchers are investigating how to harness the body's own energy to power medical devices. MIT and Harvard researchers have demonstrated in guinea pigs that they can use the energy produced by the inner ear to power tiny sensors. Harvard's Konstantina Stankovich and WSJ's Shirley Wang have details on Lunch Break. Photo: Harvard.
This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate.
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I've always felt that Superman was one of the more difficult superheroes to make good stories for.
I like the old-timey nature of the character, and I appreciate the values he represents, but for the most part; Kal-El of Krypton is just too damn powerful for his own good.
Seriously man, you could probably count all of Superman's known weaknesses/vulnerabilities on 1 hand,
Taking that into account, it's hard to deny the difficulty writers face when trying to create drama for the man of steel.
Inevitably, most Superman stories end up being centered around a villain scheming to do destroy the Earth/Metropolis/Jimmy the Cub Reporter; thereby testing the heroes' mettle in an indirect fashion.
While said storytelling device is indeed effective for the most part, honestly; it gets kind of old after awhile.
Watching Superman race to save Lois, or pick up a mountain to save a busload of school kids is fun, but prefer my superheroes' biggest threats to be of the more direct sort.
In short, I prefer it when my heroes are in just as much peril as the people they are trying to save.
I suppose it should be no surprise that, of all the Superman trades I own; The Death of Superman is easily my favorite.
Which brings me to Zack Snyder's upcoming film, The Man of Steel.
Very little has been publicized in regards to the film's plot or cast, other than the fact that it's a *gasp* REBOOT, but given that Snyder is the director; I think we all know what to expect.
Over-the-top imagery and color correction, an overbearing soundtrack, absurd levels of graphic violence, and more than a handful of gratuitous slow-motion fight sequences.
While all of the above do in fact add up to a pretty extravagant audio/visual experience, the sad fact of the matter is that Zach Snyder's shtick just doesn't do it for me.
The man definitely has an eye for angles and gorgeous visuals, but of the films of his that I've seen, I felt the pacing was meandering at best, and there was a distinct lack of "heart" to the presentation of the story.
That being said, while I have an idea of what to expect from a Zack Snyder Superman, in truth it's very hard for me to comprehend why he was selected to do it.
Superman fuckin' is heart.
Richard Donner's first 2 Superman films with Christopher Reeve did an incredible job in capturing this aspect of the character, that to this day many people, myself included; still think of Reeve as the finest representation of Superman in any medium.
In that sense, the new Superman, Henry Cavill; as well as Snyder himself have their work cut out for them.
Hmm, I seem to have gone off on a tangent.
The reason I started this post tonight came as a result of reading that Michael Shannon will be playing General Zod in The Man of Steel.
While I have no doubt that Shannon will do well in the role, as I was very impressed with his performance in Revolutionary Road; it bothers me to know that General Zod is being re-used for the film.
It's as if the producers/writers are afraid to stray away from the success of Richard Donner's films.
Superman has a pretty solid gallery of rogues to pick from, and truth be told; aside from Terrence Stamp's brilliant portrayal of the character in Superman II, General Zod has never really been one of my favorites.
*Sigh* I don't think I'll ever get tired of that.
Knowing Zack Snyder, and his penchant for going over-the-top with things; I'm guessing there's going to be several villains in the film, if not an entire army or some shit.
I'm sorry, but I just can't picture a Zack Snyder film without a SLOW-MOTION 100-on-1 fight sequence.
In that sense, I'd bet that the movie will reference the recent Last Son and New Krypton storylines; thereby giving Mr. Snyder an excuse to have hundreds of Kryptonians flying around chucking cars at each other.
While that could be fun I guess, honestly I'd at least prefer to see a different villain take center stage.
How about fuckin' Brainiac?
He's pretty much at the top tier of Superman's list of baddies and his back story has been ret-conned to have ties to Kal-El's origins, what more could you want!?
Better yet, since Christopher Nolan's been kind enough to put Bane in his upcoming The Dark Knight Rises, why not throw everyone a bone and put Doomsday in the new Superman movie?
Sure, he's not interesting enough to carry a whole movie, but goddamnit; Superman's at his best when he's punching things, and Doomsday's one of the only baddies he's got that he can really slug it out with.
While I'm the topic of punching things, why not give us some Metallo action!?
Oh yeah, 'cause Metallo's boring and nobody likes him…
But c'mon man, he looked like James Coburn in the cartoon, surely that has to count for something:
I apologize, I'm rambling.
My point is:
Superman Returns made the mistake of playing it way too safe, and in the process brought nothing new to the table; least of all villains or characters.
While Zack Snyder's excessive style can be obnoxious at times, he has an opportunity to really try something different with his take on Superman; and I'd hate to see that hindered by a story that recycles villains used in films made almost 40 years ago.
That being said, here's hoping that for fuckin' once we get to see a Superman movie with some different villains; hopefully not including Nuclear Man.
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Previous Chancellors
Fred Grohsmeyer (1971-1975)
Fred Grohsmeyer was the director of the Eastern Indiana Center of Earlham College from 1969-1975.
Grohsmeyer was a professor of psychology at Earlham College for 20 years. Before joining the faculty there, he worked for the Institute for Executive Growth and served as a psychological consultant to industries.
A native of Canton, Ohio, Grohsmeyer attended Kent State University before joining the U.S. Air Force during World War II. While a cadet, he attended Hamilton College in New York for courses in meteorology. Grohsmeyer went on to attend DePauw University and received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology. He received his master's degree in psychology from Northwestern University and his Ph.D. from Purdue.
In addition to serving Earlham College as a professor, Grohsmeyer was the dean of General Studies before he became the director of the Eastern Indiana Center of Earlham College.
Grohsmeyer, along with Earlham College President Landrum Bolling and community leader Brice Hayes, proposed to the Indiana University Board of Trustees the idea of a regional campus in Richmond. By October 1970, Indiana University took administrative control and started development of the new campus. Grohsmeyer was director when the IU Board of Trustees established IU East as one of seven regional campuses on July 1, 1971.
Alexander Schilt (1976-1980)
Alexander F. Schilt was appointed dean of IU East by the IU Board of Trustees in March 1976. Schilt, then a resident of New Albany, Ind., had served as dean of Student Services at IU Southeast since 1970.
The change from director to Dean of the Campus was to more truly reflect the academic and administrative aspects of the responsibilities of the chief officer of IU East. A reorganization of the administration provided a renewed title of chancellor for Schilt, the first for IU East.
A native of Cheyenne, Wyo., Schilt received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Wyoming and his Master of Arts in Psychology and Ph.D. in Psychology from Arizona State University. Prior to being named dean of Student Services at IU Southeast, he held a number of positions at Arizona State University including assistant director of financial aid; director of residence and assistant dean of students, and head resident.
While at IU East, Schilt continued teaching and carried the title of professor of education in addition to chancellor.
During Schilt's tenure as chancellor, full-time faculty grew by 30 percent, enrollment increased, he saw the university through accreditation with the North Central Association, and reorganized the administration.
Schilt served on several boards while in Richmond including the Richmond Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Richmond Rotary Club, Leadership Wayne County and the Whitewater Valley Opera Company. Schilt is currently a professor in the College of Education at the University of Houston.
Glenn Goerke (1981-1986)
Glenn Goerke was IU East's second chancellor from 1981-1986.
Goerke was born and raised in Lincoln Park, Michigan. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Education and Master of Arts in Administration at Eastern Michigan University. Goerke received his Ph.D. in Adult and Higher Education from Michigan State University.
Before his appointment as chancellor, Goerke was the dean of the Division of University Extension at the University of Rhode Island. He was a finalist in 1978 for position of dean of the School of Continuing Studies at Indiana University.
Goerke also was elected as a member of the Richmond Area Chamber of Commerce in 1982, serving as its president in 1985. He was also a member of the Reid Memorial Hospital Foundation Board of Directors, First National Bank Board of Directors, and he served on an advisory panel for the Indiana Arts Commission.
Prior to 1978, Goerke was vice president for community affairs of Florida International University in Miami, Fla., where he also held positions as the associate vice president for academic affairs, dean of faculties and dean of university services and continuing education.
While IU East's chancellor, Goerke explored the possibility of baccalaureate degrees and received approval from the IU Board of Trustees for baccalaureate admission in1983. The first degree programs designed for the IU East campus were business, behavioral sciences and nursing. In 1986, the Indiana Commission for Higher Education approved four-year programs at IU East.
Charlie Nelms (1987-1994)
Charlie Nelms served IU East as its third chancellor from 1987-1994.
He was born in Crawfordsville, Ark. Nelms would receive his Bachelor of Science in Agronomy and Chemistry from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Later, he attended Indiana University where he received his Master of Science in College Student Personnel and Higher Education Administration and his Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration. He was a Ford Fellow at Columbia University; he received a Lilly Endowment Intern in Higher Education Wall Street Journal Student Achievement Award Rockefeller Student Leadership Award; and he was a recipient of an IU Dons Outstanding Citizen Award.
Prior to being IU East's chancellor, Nelms was the vice president for Student Services at Sinclair Community College in Dayton. He was also the associate dean for Academic Affairs at IU Northwest; ombudsman for Student Affairs at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff; associate dean for Student Development at Earlham College; and he was lecturer and counselor at Lehman College at the City University of New York.
While chancellor, Nelms served the community as a board member for the Richmond Area Chamber of Commerce, Reid Memorial Hospital, Indiana Youth Institute, Wayne County Opportunities Industrialization Center, Leadership Wayne County, Whitewater Community Television (WCTV), Richmond YMCA Endowment Fund, and the Bank One Community Advisory Committee.
During his time at IU East, Nelms was also a professor of education. As chancellor, he saw an increase in enrollment and full-time faculty on staff. IU East's scholarship endowment, budget, and funding grew as well as the campus. Construction of Hayes Hall was completed providing the campus with the library, nursing labs and classroom space. He also saw the establishment of several new programs including Tutorial Services, Moving On, and the IU East Alumni Association. Nelms is now the chancellor at North Carolina Central University.
David Fulton (1995-2007)
David Fulton was IU East's fourth chancellor from 1995-2007.
Fulton came to Richmond in 1971 as an instructor in history and political science before he was promoted to assistant professor of history and political science. During his tenure as assistant professor, Fulton took on administrative duties as assistant to Chancellor Alex Shilt for Campus Planning and Academic Development. He was later named director of Planning and Budget by then Chancellor Glenn Goerke. In 1988, he was named vice chancellor for Administrative Affairs and also served as acting chancellor in 1986-1987 and again in 1994-1995, prior to being named chancellor.
Fulton first joined Indiana University in 1966 when he began work toward a Ph.D. in East European History in Bloomington. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in History degree from Allegheny College in Pennsylvania. Immediately after, he traveled overseas to study political science at the University of Manchester in England. As a specialist in Balkan history, Fulton spent considerable time in Yugoslavia in the 1960s and held a Fulbright Fellowship in Zagreb, Yugoslavia in 1969-1970.
Fulton was known for his efforts in weaving the university into the communities it serves by building community partnerships. During his time as chancellor, Fulton managed the construction of Springwood Hall in Richmond, the Danielson Learning Center in New Castle and the Connersville Center.
While chancellor, Fulton served the community as past president of the Starr-Gennett Foundation; Planning Group CEO Roundtable of the Richmond Wayne County Chamber of Commerce; Indiana University Foundation Development Committee; Boards of Historic Landmarks of Indiana; Greater Richmond Progress Committee, Chair of Task Force dealing with city master plan, performing arts center, and neighborhood development: 1997 Campaign Chair of United Way; United Way of Indiana Board member, serving as treasurer in 1987 and vice president in 1988; served as president of the United Way of Wayne County, Community Services Council, Social Services Planning Board; and board member Reid Hospital and Health Care Services from 2001-2004.
Fulton was the recipient of numerous awards for community work and is a frequent speaker on current East European affairs as well as community and campus activities to local organizations.
Fulton remains active in the Richmond community as a member of the Board of Directors of Wayne Bank and Trust; Leadership Group Facilitator for the American Council on Education Fellows Program; Chair of the Steering Committee of the Countrywide Partnership for Youth, Wayne County; Member of the Mayor's Council on Economic Vitality and Chair of the Certified Technology Park Committee; and as the Treasurer of the Starr-Gennett Foundation Board.
Nasser Paydar (2007 - 2012)
Nasser H. Paydar was IU East's fifth from January 2009 to June 2012. Before his appointment as chancellor, he was the university's interim chancellor from June 2007 to December 2008.
Paydar is now the Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Academic Officer at IUPUI. He develops and guides the implementation of IUPUI's academic plans and programs. He also oversees the process for the recruitment, hiring and advancement of the faculty, including promoting the continued success of the campus's efforts to increase the quality and diversity of faculty.
Before coming to IU East, Paydar served as vice chancellor and dean of Indiana University-Purdue University Columbus for three and a half years, where he was credited with overseeing significant growth in enrollment, faculty and programs.
Paydar began his service at Indiana University in 1985 when he joined the Department of Mechanical Engineering at IUPUI as an assistant professor of mechanical engineering. From 1989 to 2003, he served as chairman of the Department of Mechanical Engineering in the School of Engineering and Technology at IUPUI, associate dean for graduate programs, associate dean for academic programs, and executive associate dean. In spring 2004, Paydar was named vice chancellor and dean for Indiana University - Purdue University Columbus (IUPUC).
Paydar holds bachelor's, master's and Ph.D. degrees in mechanical engineering from Syracuse University. He has authored over 60 scientific publications in solid mechanics and computational methods based on finite element analysis with applications in electronic packaging and biomechanics. Paydar has been principal and co¬principal investigator of research grants from National Institutes of Health, Cummins Electronics, Carrier Electronics, Delco Electronics Corporations, Rockwell International, DePuy Inc., and U.S. Naval Air Warfare Center.
While chancellor, Paydar has brought a new mission to IU East as the region's premier four-year and master's public institution in eastern Indiana and western Ohio. He has also brought record-breaking enrollment to the campus which now has an enrollment of over 3,000 students.
In March 2008, Paydar formed an innovative partnership with Ivy Tech Community College to enhance learning opportunities for residents of east central Indiana and west central Ohio. The two campuses declared their commitment to working together to provide efficient and affordable academic programs to their surrounding communities. Ivy Tech is responsible for the delivery of college preparatory, workforce certification, associate degree and transfer programming while IU East provides over 50 four-year baccalaureate and master's degree programs.
Larry Richards (2012 - 2013)
Larry Richards served as interim chancellor of Indiana University East from June 2012 to July 2013. He was appointed to the position by Indiana University after former Chancellor Nasser Paydar, who is now the executive vice chancellor of Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis.
Richards, whose academic background is in engineering, business management and operations research, has served as vice chancellor and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs at IU East since 2004. He returned as the executive vice chancellor of Academic Affairs July 1, 2013.
Richards' research interests include cybernetics and systems theory, policy-level decision making, and social design/change. He served as founding dean and professor in the School of Management and Aviation Science at Bridgewater State University in Bridgewater, Mass., and founding chair and professor in the Department of Engineering Management at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Va.
He has a B.S. degree in electrical engineering from the University of Maine, master's degrees in aeronautical systems from the University of West Florida and business administration from Mississippi State University and a Ph.D. in operations research from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
He has served as president of the American Society for Engineering Management and the American Society for Cybernetics. He received the Norbert Wiener Medal from the American Society for Cybernetics and was named a fellow of the American Society for Engineering Management.