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Understanding mortgage pricing: a brief guide to "points", "par" and "rebate"
One of the most misunderstood parts of the mortgage process is the pricing. In this guide, we attempt to clearly (and quickly) explain how the mortgage pricing works.
There are two main types of payments that the borrower will make.
Closing Costs
Under new government regulation, loan officers charge a fixed percentage for any loan, which is commonly referred to as "points." This charge is fixed prior to each loan and the process is very transparent. Central Coast Lending has one of the lowest charges in the industry (for more on our pricing, call 805.543.LOAN).
- Points refer to the percentage paid by the borrower for the mortgage rate. For example, "1 point" corresponds to a cost of 1% of the total loan amount. For a loan valuing $417,000, this would translate to a $4,170 payment (for 1 point).
The other component of closing costs refers to charges for items like the appraisal, the escrow process, and a handful of other costs. Combined with the payment to the loan officer, this handful of charges amount to your "closing costs."
Rate Cost
In addition to the "closing costs" mentioned above, every mortgage rate has a "rate cost" associated with it.
- The 30-year fixed mortgage, for example, will have a handful of rates available, such as 3.000%, 3.125%, 3.250%, 3.375%, and so on.
- Just like for goods in a supermarket, each mortgage rate has a "cost."
- This cost is also expressed as a percentage of the total loan amount.
- The actual price paid for a mortgage rate varies on a sliding on a scale from "cost" (you pay) to "rebate" (lender pays).
The "rate cost" ranges from paying "points" for the loan, or receiving a "rebate" to go towards paying your closing cost. Sometimes the option is cost-neutral, or "par".
Rate costs very based on each lender. As a mortgage broker, this gives us a competitive advantage – it allows us to shop around lenders to find the best rate and term that works for you.
Central Coast Lending will help you find the right mortgage/cost combination for your finances.
Final Payment
Once you combine the net "closing cost" and the net "rate cost" you get your final "points" payment for the mortgage closing.
When we write that "rates improve", we are referring to the "rate cost" (by the lender) that is moving, which is reflected in a lower APR.
Questions? For more information, please don't hesitate to call (805.543.LOAN) or email us here for a free, confidential discussion about your finances and mortgage rate pricing.
Lending a Hand: Documentation Difficulties
We are in a new time of loan processing. In years past lenders required less documentation, allowed for substitutions of required forms, and readily made exceptions. Today, we find that lenders are the exact opposite – lenders require fully documented files and rarely make exceptions. Following are few tips to avoid documentation troubles. Read more
Lending a Hand: Appraisals Present Challenge for Borrowers
Have you ever had somebody snap at you: "if you aren't part of the solution, you are part of the problem!"? This could happen when your spouse asks you to mow the lawn, and instead you decide to remodel the landscaping, beginning by ripping up the grass in its entirety.
How to improve your credit score to qualify for a mortgage
Part of the mortgage qualification process involves credit score. Loan programs have minimum credit score guidelines, and your credit can affect the interest rate you are able to obtain. An ideal situation will have a strong credit score, but we realize that every borrower has unique circumstances. If you find yourself needing to rebuild your credit score, check out this handy guide I put together. Read more
The Mortgage Process Explained: The Floating Rate Lock
Lending ain't easy. Lately, we have seen tightened lending standards and an increasingly rigorous loan process. In our quest to make every transaction as quick and painless as possible, we decided to address these difficulties as part of an ongoing series called "Lending a Hand." This series will prime you the challenges you might encounter during the loan process. Today's article: The Floating Rate Lock.
The Mortgage Process Explained: The Rate Lock
Lending ain't easy. Lately, we have seen tightened lending standards and an increasingly rigorous loan process. In our quest to make every transaction as quick and painless as possible, we decided to address these difficulties as part of an ongoing series called "Lending a Hand." This series will prime you the challenges you might encounter during the loan process. Today's article: Rate Locks.
How to Read a Rate Sheet
An average rate sheet will have ten or so rates listed on it and next to those rates will be an associated cost or rebate (money the bank is willing to pay for closing cost etc.). In other words, the lower the rate, the higher the cost, and the higher the rate, the lower the cost. A good deal of the recent regulation aimed at the mortgage industry as a whole is meant to specifically make sure that clients are aware of these options.
Which rate you choose, particularly on a refinance that will not require that you come out of pocket with money, should be a mathematical decision based upon the likelihood that you will still own the house and be in the loan at the point where you see financial benefit from the lower monthly interest cost. It is relatively simple to figure out the break even point on each rate and set of closing cost. On a purchase people are often limited by the cash they have on hand. Still the use of those funds is something that everyone should examine closely on every transaction to insure that they are maximizing the use of their money with in their time frames.
Roof Tax Credit
On our recent January 14 Mortgage Matters show, we welcomed Dan O'Hare from GBP&B Public Accountants on the show and we got to talking about tax credits. Below, Dan follows up with a question about a "roof tax credit."
"The roof tax credit does exist and it falls under the Personal Energy Property Credit rules and is claimed on IRS Form 5695. The credit is limited to 10 percent of the cost up to $500 of metal roofs with appropriate pigmented coatings and asphalt roofs with appropriate cooling granules that meet ENERGY STAR requirements. Note that installation costs do not count towards the cost."
You can see Dan O'Hare's profile HERE.
The Industry: When (and how) to Refinance
In his weekly column, Central Coast Lending co-owner and broker Jason Grote takes a look at refinance and uses an example to expand on the question – when does it make sense to refinance? Jason explores the idea that it could make the most sense to lower your rate term and increase your monthly payment.
The Industry: When to Pay Points for a Lower Rate
In his weekly column, Central Coast Lending co-owner and broker Jason Grote takes a look at interest rates and expands on the question – should I pay the points for a lower rate? Read more


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Postings for the 2014-15 Job Board will be updated regularly as jobs are filled or as they become available.
Updated December 17, 2014
On Campus Positions
The offices of Campus Ministry and Community Service Center are both looking for student assistants for spring semester, 2015. Both positions require basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (particularly Word and Excel). Responsibilities for the respective positions include:
Community Service: make occasional website changes, monitor CSC emails and "Get Connected" site, assist with the planning and promotion of various service projects and events (MLK Day of Service, Habitat Trip, etc.) , and other duties as needed.
Campus Ministry: maintain Honors Hall reservation book, monitor Campus Ministry emails, various tasks related to United Campus Ministry projects, including Four F's and SEARCH, answer phone and transfer calls.
Hours for both positions are negotiable. For an application and to set up an interview, contact Jeff LeCrone at 570 321-4112 or email@example.com .
The registrar's office has two immediate openings for a self motivated, committed, detail oriented, student worker to add to our busy office, preferably a second semester freshman or sophomore. One student should also be a commuter student who would be available for work summer hours.
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Filing, copying, shredding, typing (conventional typewriter) mailing, light lifting (10-20 Lbs.) proofing, delivering materials to other offices as needed, other tasks as assigned. For more info and to set up an interview contact: Beatrice Gamble at email@example.com 0r Ex. 4045 AND Whitney Merinar at firstname.lastname@example.com.
The Men's Lacrosse Program seeks a student manager of media for the 2015 season. The student manager will assist with practices, games, and have some office responsibilities. The schedule is flexible but attendance for games is expected. Experience with video equipment and film editing is preferred but not required. This is a great opportunity to work with newly purchased camera equipment and show your creativity through video editing. This is a paid position and will begin in the Spring Semester. All interested applicants should contact Chris Scanlon at email@example.com for more details.
Snowden Library seeks 2 Circulation Assistants for the Spring 2015 semester. To view a job description and fill out an online application, please visit this link: Student Employment in Library. Please include your schedule for SPRING 2015 on your application. Questions should be directed to the Circulation Supervisor, Alysha Russo (email@example.com).
Job opening for a rotational position at Café 1812. The desired schedule is Monday - Wednesday - Friday, approximately 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. All applicants should apply in person at Café 1812 and speak with Glenda Eiswerth.
Contact person: Jean Wool, Administrative Assistant to the V.P. for Student Life. Long Hall, Rm 102. Email: email@example.com
To Apply: Applicants must be in good academic standing and provide 2 letters of recommendation-one from a faculty member and one from a professional staff member. Send resumes and letters of recommendation to firstname.lastname@example.com or deliver in person to Long Hall, Rm 102.
This position is expected to being by Monday, October 20, 2014. Dealing for applying: Friday, October 3, 2014. Interviews scheduled for October 6-17.
Student Job Description: The Student Assistant will assist the Associate Dean of Students , maintain accuracy of all student conduct files, both in hard copy and through other communications, prepare files for review by the Associate Dean of Students, respond to inquiries, and accurately track work throughout the process. The Student Assistant may also assist the Associate Dean of Students as a Student Advisor, acting as a resource for those students going through the student conduct process, and may complete tasks and projects for the Associate Dean of Students as assigned. The Student Assistant must observe strict confidentiality regarding records and office communications.
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Primary responsibilities: Assist in the sending of press releases to students' hometown newspapers, the writing of news releases, and/or the writing of features for the alumni magazine and college website; provide coverage, including photography, for campus events; monitor local news for information on the college and its students, faculty/staff and alumni; perform general office duties. Position Supervisor: Assistant director of college relations Primary skills desired: Very strong writing and communication skills. The ability to work independently. Experience in communications/marketing, photography or videography is a plus. In addition to supplying office support, the students provide coverage and promotion of campus events and facilitate the distribution of press releases to newspapers outside the local area that would not be possible with the current size of our professional staff. For more information, contact firstname.lastname@example.com.
Attributes: The Lycoming Fund is looking for outgoing, energetic, and articulate students to call alumni, parents and friends of Lycoming for the Phonathon.
What is Phonathon? Students contact alumni, parents, and friends to let them know "what's new" at Lycoming, update their contact and employment information, and secure gifts and pledges to the Lycoming Fund.
Why become a caller? It's a great resume-builder, no matter what field you enter after graduation! Make connections with alumni in your major, field or hometown! Earn an hourly wage plus paid training!
When is the Phonathon? Phonathon will be held for approximately 12 weeks during the Fall semester, with three hour shifts on Sunday afternoons and Monday-Thursday evenings. You must be able to work at least two shifts per week and attend two nights of paid training, to be held in early September.
Interested? Contact Jennifer Walter, associate director of annual giving, at 570-321-4196, email at email@example.com or stop by 217 Long Hall for more information.
Students must check to see if they are eligible for Community Work Study before they start working. Even if you worked at a Community Work Study job in a previous year, you must check to see if you are still eligible before you start to work. If you start working and we determine you are not eligible to work, you WILL NOT be paid for the hours you worked. Students with a Federal Work Study award may work in a community service position and be paid by Lycoming College. Students interested in an off-campus community service position must complete an Off-Campus Community Service Contract. Contracts are available in the Financial Aid Office. All contracts must be signed and returned to the Financial Aid Office prior to the start of employment.
Students employed at the American Red Cross would help implement community health and safety programs and assist with record keeping and inventory. Contact: Joy Hanner at (570) 326-9131
Student employed at the American Rescue Workers would help with tasks in the area thrift stores. Students will be spending the majority of time on their feet, stocking shelves, pricing items and sorting items.
Contact: Nancy Moser at (570) 323-8401
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The CAPPA Neighborhood Network Center located in Williamsport, PA provides extended learning opportunities for youth in a safe, drug free and supervised environment afterschool from 3:30 PM- 6:30 PM Monday thru Thursday from September to June; and 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Monday thru Friday June thru August. All educational software is directly aligned with Pennsylvania Academic Curriculum Standards and is done in direct collaboration with Williamsport Area School District to help students improve academic proficiency levels. The CAPPA Neighborhood Network Technology Center provides a community based venue for student participants to spend more time on task. More time on task is a proven strategy for academic improvement.
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Students employed by The Center will work with students in an after school program. The student's assistance will help to provide a safe, drug-free environment for the youth in the program. Contact: (570) 322-5515
Students employed by Experience Works would work in the computer labs as instructors, assistant technicians and lab monitors. Other tasks include assisting people with writing resumes and using online job-search tools. Students would enable disadvantaged seniors to benefit from computer technology. Contact: John Kiernan at (570) 321-5811
Students employed by Habitat for Humanity are responsible for providing the local office with clerical support as needed. Contact: (570) 322-2515
Students employed by the James V. Brown Library have the opportunity to work as a Customer Service Assistant or a Computer Help Desk Assistant. A Customer Service Assistant assists patrons, in person and by phone, by answering questions, providing assistance, or giving necessary instruction. This Assistant may also be responsible for placing material reserves as needed, registering patrons for library programs, and dealing with minor complaints and problems. A Computer Help Desk Assistant is stationed in the public computer area. This Assistant must be friendly and helpful with a comprehensive knowledge of computers and its many uses and functions. Contact: Laura Ferringer at (570) 326-0536 ext. 153
Students employed by North Penn would greet visitors in the waiting room and take personal information from them. Students will answer incoming telephone calls and direct the calls to the appropriate staff members. They also would work on miscellaneous tasks such as making up files, and copying if telephone activity is slow. Contact: Danna Rich-Collins at (570) 323-8741
Students employed at the Office of Aging will help prepare and deliver meals to the elderly residents of the county. Contact: Michelle Koons at (570) 323-3096
Students employed by St. Anthony's Center will help with daily food preparation as well as serving food to the less fortunate within the city that come into the Center. Contact: Sister Henry at (570) 326-2244
Students employed at the Thomas T. Taber Museum may assist with any aspect of museum work, including administrative, curatorial, educational programming, exhibit preparation, public relations and research. Contact: Sandra Rife at (570) 326-3326
Students employed through Walkway of Hope through Academic Mentorship will help school kids with their homework, provide social skills training and become mentors and role models for the kids. Contact: Sam Washington at (570) 327-5500 ext. 3548
CONTACT PERSON/EMAIL/PHONE #: Jean Wool, Administrative Assistant to the V.P. for Student Life, Long Hall Room 102 Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
TO APPLY: Applicants must be in good standing and provide two letters of recommendation – one from a faculty member and one from a professional staff member. Send resume & letters of recommendation to firstname.lastname@example.com or deliver in person to Room 102, Long Hall.
This position is expected to begin by Monday, October 20, 2014. Deadline for applying: Friday October 3, 2014. Interviews scheduled for October 6-17.


text: Bob Dylan Predicts Electoral Landslide for ... Obama? Print article Send a Tip by Christian Toto 6 Nov 2012 post a comment A few weeks back Rolling Stone magazine all but begged Bob Dylan to vocally support President Barack Obama. The folk rock legend politely refused. Last night, Dylan appeared to change his mind during a concert appearance. Dylan says he thinks President Barack Obama is going to win in a landslide. Dylan spoke to the Madison audience as he was wrapping up his concert that came just hours after Obama appeared at a morning rally in the same city with rocker Bruce Springsteen. Dylan made his comments during his encore when he said, "We tried to play good tonight since the president was here today." He went on to say he thinks Obama will prevail Tuesday. Dylan says, "Don't believe the media. I think it's going to be a landslide." Color us conspiratorial, but it's odd that the AP account lacks a direct quote about Dylan's prediction. Could it be that he left his intentions purposely blank and the reporter connected some dots? Maybe his famed lack of elocution caught the reporter on site unprepared to translate properly? Or, maybe Dylan decided to lay all his cards on the table, figuring his pro-Obama bent won't negatively impact sales of his most recent album at this point?


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True Blood is known for many things: Gore, death, nudity, sex... more nudity.
But clashes in the courtroom? Issues are typically settled in other ways in Bon Temps.
However, Courtney Ford has confirmed to TV Guide that she'll be reprising her role of Portia Bellefleur (the great-great-great-great granddaughter of Bill Compton) on at least one episode of True Blood Season 6 and she teases why in an interview with the publication:
"After watching the Season 5 finale, which was pretty intense and crazy, things are getting a little heated in Bon Temps and it stands to reason that someone is going to need a lawyer," Ford says.
Viewers last saw Ford as Portia in Season 4 and can expect her return on Episode 7 this summer.
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"Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower" - Steve Jobs
Vinod Khosla recently identified the seven most influential individuals that matter in clean technology at Forbes.com. Frankly, we could add one to the list - Vinod Khosla, himself. Nevertheless, the list included, among others, Rob Gillette - CEO of First Solar, Jeff Immelt - CEO of General Electric, Steven Chu - U.S. Secretary of Energy, and Frederick W. Smith - Chairman and CEO of FedEx.
The point of this post, however, is not these leaders themselves, but what they are trying to do. To be sure, they are leading their organizations to succeed, as they should. I especially like Mr. Khosla's observation about it being a focus on "good business, not a p.r. stunt." But, they are also doing their best to predict the future by helping to create it, as Abraham Lincoln once observed. It's not just about them and their individual organizations. It's about all of us in an inclusive manner, to a degree. It takes innovative leaders to help create the future they see.
They are doing so through attributes like leadership and innovation, to my mind. I spoke of this previously in the following posts:
• Sustaining Leadership - Learning From the Past to Focus on the Future
I won't repeat the points I made there. But, there is a larger point to these building blocks, and why they truly matter. When an organization focuses upon performance, it's a necessary focus, but it's an inward focus. It helps the organization's direct stakeholders. But, does it help society at large? In a limited fashion, perhaps, but not one that is truly revolutionary and transformational.
Think about this excerpt from John F. Kennedy's 1962 speech at Rice University, "We choose to go to the moon. We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard…" Clearly, this was not just a focus upon performance, but vision and leadership. Otherwise, the race to the moon wouldn't have left earth's orbit - we had not done it then, and had to learn the techniques and create the technologies to allow us to do so.
Leadership and innovation are critical. They are both inwardly and outwardly focused. They help to change what's possible for an organization; but they often affect and influence in a much larger sphere, sometimes society at large.
Innovation is applied inspiration. And, true leaders innovate.
Congratulations to this group of individuals who are helping envision, incubate and facilitate a better future.
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|Hi Pat - while I'm not aware of an e-card program, FedEx is very excited about our work on Trees for Troops with the Christmas Spirit Foundation. To learn more: http://www.treesfortroops.org
Fri, 11/12/2010 - 09:21
by Chris
|For more on what FedEx CEO Fred Smith's views on giving and making a difference, read this New York Times article from November 10, 2010: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/11/giving/11websmith.html
Thu, 11/11/2010 - 14:07
by Deborah Willig
|Love your point about inward vrs. outward focus. Such an interesting consideration when planning performance, innovation and leadership.
Thu, 11/11/2010 - 12:28
by Pat
|I thought FEDX did e-cards to the troops. I was trying to find out if there is anything being offered to send to the troops on Veterans Day.
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Despite the obvious problems, they did it anyway…
September 20, 2013
Today, the U.S. Environmental Agency (EPA) proposed a White House-approved rule that limits greenhouse gas emissions from new power plants and requires adoption of a cost-prohibitive carbon control technology that is unavailable at a commercial scale. The EPA proposal marks the first step of President Obama's Climate Action Plan, which tasks his Administration to pursue bureaucratic avenues to obstruct this nation's energy independence, and increase energy prices, which hits low-income families hardest.
Today's New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) require new coal fired power plants to install carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) technology in order to meet GHG emissions reductions, which effectively prohibits new coal fired plants from being built. CCS has yet to be demonstrated on a commercial scale and faces a number of additional barriers: In 2010, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that commercial deployment of CCS was possible in 10 to 15 years, contingent upon overcoming economic, technical, and legal challenges that have yet to be met.
Earlier this week, U.S. Sen. David Vitter (R-La.), top Republican on the Environment and Public Works Committee (EPW), lead seven Senators in a letter to EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy, regarding the Agency's involvement in the development and ultimate use of the Social Cost of Carbon (SCC) estimates in current and upcoming energy-related rules. The EPA's social cost of carbon estimates will be the nexus of the administration's regulatory agenda for greenhouse gases (GHG)... and these regulations won't stop at coal.
The EPA is moving forward - full speed ahead despite the following concerns:
Economic Impacts & the Public's Concern
International Carbon Regulations & Their Effects
Predictions & Models vs. Reality
Despite all this, EPA did it anyway.
It remains important to remember the U.S. Supreme Court gave EPA the choice, and EPA chose to regulate. And unfortunately, EPA has so manipulated the Clean Air Act that they are actually for the first time mandating a best system of emissions reduction for power plants that is wholly unproven, costly, and expected to increase rates.
Today, only 47% of Americans have a full time job, the workforce participation rate is at its lowest level since the Carter Administration, and the national unemployment rate has exceeded 7.5% for the longest period since the Bureau of Labor Statistics started tracking it. More people are giving up on jobs, a growing number of college graduates are struggling to find a job, and countries that have adopted similar programs to what the Obama-EPA plans on imposing on the American people have found their youth being similarly crushed. EPW Republicans believe this new rule will further exacerbate these statistics.
Sen. Vitter (R-La.) made a statement on EPA's NSPS proposal earlier today. Click here to read more.
EPW Republicans recently released a report, "Critical Thinking on Climate Change: Questions to Consider Before Taking Regulatory Action and Implementing Economic Policies." Click here to read the report.


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|The Festival of Nations was established at Bemidji State University in 1969 as the Feast of Nations and in 2005 was expanded into the Festival of Nations. It has been designed to bring peoples of all backgrounds together to take pride in the richness of diverse cultures in the Bemidji community with a commitment to provide a superior educational and multicultural experience.
This year's festival, "Culture Shock," will feature Bemidji State students from more than 90 countries around the world sharing the global food, crafts and traditions that form the mosaic of the American culture.
Passports will be given to kids 12 and under. These passports can be stamped by visiting the booths of different countries. The first 50 passports to receive all their stamps will receive special prizes, with the remainder receiving a prize for participating.
The festival provides an opportunity for the Bemidji community to sample food from Jamaica, Nepal, India, China, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Germany, and a number of other countries; arts; crafts and entertainment from across the world and meet the diversity of international students who call Bemidji home while pursuing their educations.
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Legislatures are almost always complicated organizations operating in complex governing structures. Consequently, it is not surprising that most of the studies in this issue of theQuarterly emphasize the conditional nature of many important relationships involving legislatures and legislators.
The question of whether voters hold representatives responsible for their votes has long attracted scholarly attention because of the answer's implications for democratic theory. A new tack on this topic is offered by Brandice Canes-Wrone, William Minozzi, and Jessica Bonney Reveley. The authors examine U.S. House votes on crime policies and environmental policies between 1988 and 2004 to see if voters punish members who take unpopular positions on issues that are closely identified with or owned by a particular party. Using both OLS and a matching procedure, they find that issue salience largely drives punishment. When crime was an important issue in 1994, 1996, and 1998, voters penalized Democrats who voted on the soft side of crime legislation because they were seen as being out of step with popular demands on an issue where their party's position was suspect. In contrast, voters never considered environmental issues to be of paramount importance during this span of elections; consequently, Republicans who voted out of step with voter preferences on that set of issues were not punished, even though their party position was unpopular. As the authors note, this intriguing finding should be tested across a number of other issues, both those that have at some point been highly salient and others that only lurk in the background.
An unusual aspect of the European Parliament is that its members must be responsive to two principals: their national party and their European party group. The question of when European parliament members are more responsive or less responsive to the policy positions of each of the two principals is tackled by René Lindstädt, Jonathan B. Slapin, and Ryan J. Vander Wielen. Employing a decision-theoretic model of member behavior, the authors deduce that when European Parliament elections are proximate, European Parliament members shift their policy positions toward those of their national parties. In turn, European Parliament party groups exert greater influence on European Parliament member preferences at the third-year midpoint of their term. These relationships are confirmed through a Bayesian item-response analysis of voting data on the 5th European Parliament. But the authors also find that this cyclical effect is more pronounced in party groups with more members than in party groups with fewer members.
Legislative term limits are imposed in 15 American states. In the now 20 years since these limits were first adopted and the 14 years since they first kicked into effect, scholars have looked for, among other things, their impact on the internal distribution of power within a legislature and on legislative relations with external actors—notably the governor and interest groups. Susan M. Miller, Jill Nicholson-Crotty, and Sean Nicholson-Crotty advance our understanding of these various impacts by examining them in the context of the particular constellation of power relationships existing in each state. Analyzing individual legislator responses to the 2002 State Legislative Survey, the authors generate a large number of weighted OLS equations that reveal the conditional nature of the impact of term limits. They find, for example, that gubernatorial power is enhanced by the imposition of term limits, as others have found. But Miller, Nicholson-Crotty, and Nicholson-Crotty report that where governors were weak, the impact of term limits increasing their influence has been twice as great as suggested by other studies. Where governors were already strong, however, term limits actually do little to change the balance of power between the two institutions. Perhaps even more notably, interest group power is generally increased with term limits, but in states where interest groups were already very strong, the reform's effect has been to slightly weaken their influence.
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Aubert Theatre
4949 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive,
St. Louis,
No one has favorited this theater yet
Built and opened in February 1923, the Aubert Theatre was the scene of a horrible yet mundane tragedy a decade later, when a stagehand cut his little finger while changing a sign and subsequently died of blood poisoning some ten days later.
Noted St. Louis architect Leo F. Abrams remodeled the theatre in March of 1946, after which it reopened with 1,000 new upholstered seats and air conditioning, falling under the St. Louis Amusement/Arthur Theatre banner. Just a few years later the Arthur chain sold the theatre to the National Food Stores chain. The last features shown at the Aubert Theatre was a double bill of "Harlem Globe Trotters" and "Fort Osage". The last day of operation for the Aubert Theatre was January 26, 1953.
A retail store now occupies the building.
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The Aubert had the only Robert Morton Theatre Pipe rgan in St. Louis. Fate of the organ is unknown
This tribute to a former judge mentions that he was once the manager of the Aubert. See page 15.
I had some problems mapping this, as it kept putting me in DeSoto, MO. I'm not sure what the problem is.
The Aubert is/was in north St. Louis proper
James Grebe
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Even though ads in the Post-Dispatch ceased in January 1953, the theatre continued running ads in the Globe-Democrat and Argus until March 6, 1953. Last bill noted was "Across the Wide Missouri" and "Fearless Fagan.
In 1924, theatre was known as the Ketchum (name of new owner), but by the end of the year had reverted to Aubert.
Late in 1942 theatre was purchased by Sam Komm. St. Louis Amusement continued to operate as it held a long-term lease.
I found a photo from the theater's opening – the article is from the Globe-Democrat and is dated February 4, 1923, indicating that the Aubert opened February 8, 1923. I'll try to post the photo.
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At this time of year, how come so many men are so enamored with scorching meat over an open flame? Why does a smoky grill make us as happy as a cartoon character? It's not primal. It goes deeper than that.
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Because even middle-aged guys look good by firelight.
Because for days afterward, our fingers taste like baby-back ribs and our hair smells like Oktoberfest.
Because tongs are the only kitchen tool with an opposable thumb. With a good pair of tongs, most men could change a spark plug. Or put panties on an octopus.
Because grilling is best done with a cold drink in your left hand. And another one on deck.
Because grilling gets you out of the air-conditioning, which on long summer days leaves your leg muscles as chilled as grocery meat.
Because grilling gives us time for idle conversations, such as:
Wife: You know the house next to Chris and Debbie's?
Me: The one where the guy is always peeking over the fence?
Wife: Yes. Guess what they're asking?
Me: A billion-six?
Wife: More.
Me: Three trillion?
Wife: More.
Because a grill is like a jukebox of summer hits. The sound of a steak sizzling. A bratwurst zippering itself open. These sounds inspire us on every level. The way birdsong inspired Bach.
Because it's the only way men will eat vegetables.
Because the art of grilling runs through families like freckles, Roman noses or a taste for gin.


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Druids Restaurant
Druid's Restaurant provides a unique ambiance for its diners; every effort has been made to create an enjoyable dining experience. Diners are drawn to the Celtic mouldings and fine tapestries drawn from the Book of Kells that adorn the walls. Soft lighting and fine dining make the Druid Restaurant a memorable experience. Druid's Restaurant has also played host to many small wedding parties.
Wedding parties up to 30 or so guests can enjoy the full trimmings of a large wedding event in a specially created boutique atmosphere at Druid's Restaurant. At the Lansdowne Hotel our focus is on turning dreams into happy memories.
Druid's Restaurant is Dublin's friendliest restaurant with an inviting bar and outdoor area, Druid's is the perfect place to dine or enjoy a drink, with family, friend's or businesses colleagues.
Druid's menu features delicious fare created from the finest locally sourced meat, vegetables and fish. Our specially prepared dishes are complemented by an extensive range of wines, beers and spirits.
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Blue Star Group Terrace Mates Caleo Economy 7.5 Ft. Olefin Set Model:TMCE-7O
- 90" Half-canopy Off-The-Wall Brella and Custom cast base: 88" W x 45" D x 94" H
- Half-round / drop-leaf table: 37" W x 23.75" D x 29.75" H
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Blue Star Group Terrace Mates Caleo Economy 7.5 Ft. Olefin Set
Add comfort and style to your outdoor setting with the Terrace Mates Caleo Economy 7.5 Ft. Olefin Set (TMCE-7O), which includes a sunbrella and two chairs. The set features a chic design that can complement any deck, patio or balcony and add practicality and attractiveness to it. Available with different colored shades, it includes a powder coated frame in champagne finish, giving it a sophisticated look.
The umbrella is designed to stand without being attached to a vertical surface, making it ideal to use almost anywhere. A robust construction of a powder coated frame and comfortable folding chairs, make the set long lasting. The Olefin shade can protect you from different weather elements while the gate-leg table which is drop leaf, half round can be folded, making it easy to store and carry.
Chic design:Featuring a chic design, the set can complement any deck, patio or balcony
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Easy to store and carry:The gate-leg table features a drop leaf, half round design which can be folded making it easy to store and carry
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Critic & User Reviews
Very Good
2nd best is pretty good
posted by Blacksheep (BEDFORD, OH) Apr 7, 2010
Member since Feb 2010
1 out of 1 gamers (100%) found this review helpful
The grenade throwing can be glitchy, but the levels and story are top notch. I highly suggest you check this title out.
Very Good
Rogue Trooper: Quartz Zone Massacre Review
posted by Zaho75 (THOUSAND OAKS, CA) Dec 24, 2009
Member since Dec 2009
8 out of 9 gamers (89%) found this review helpful
Storyline: Game's story is a typical shooter's scenario: you are sent on a fairly long journey through different types of enemies that you have to eliminate and you are following orders from "high-command" occasionally. If you feel lost, you can always check your objective in the menu and any new assignments that are given to you as you go along. The best part of this game is that you are constantly on a new mission objective and new place. For the developers imagination I have to tell that they've done it and this game keeps you entertained. I give the Story a solid 10.
Controls/Interface: Along with the usual Sound and Screen adjustments, developers also were thoughtful enough to think about adjusting your horizontal and vertical "dead zone". By default a trail effect was on, but I quickly switched that off as I found it to be distracting. The game does not have any "crazy" motion sensor controls associated to it as some other games sometimes try to implement and it would decrease the amount of pleasure since you have to think about your moves too much. The only control that falls into this category was the use of the Nunchuk to throw a grenade. It stops you in your tracks and it doesn't always work right. I give it 8.5 for that and the fact that the Flak Cannon on the Train was very unresponsive.
Graphics/Animation: Great detail and scenery. Some credit is given to NASA for the world creation. I give it 10.
Multiplayer: Up to 4 players on split screen, but not enough challenge or online play. Score is 5.
Overall great game with a new twist, that will keep you up for hours. Recommended
Above Average
Going Rogue Can be Fun
posted by JMichaud (BETHESDA, MD) Dec 24, 2009
Member since Jan 2008
7 out of 8 gamers (88%) found this review helpful
Lots of weapons for the player to fool with? Check.
A standard storyline where the player has to defeat the evil army to save the day? Check.
Lots of targets for the player to shoot at? Check.
Multiplayer co op? Offline for one level only. (uh oh)
On line Deathmatch/anything else? No.
Don't get me wrong, there are a few good things about Rogue Trooper: Quartz Zone Massacre. Using salvage from fallen enemies or certain locations on each level to build ammo, weapons, health items and improve your equipment is very inventive. It's something I've not seen in many first person shooters.
And it gives the action that fans of the genre are looking for (besides, who needs a good story, anyway?)
But this game has flaws. The first one being the grenade toss via a flick of the Nunchuck. It was very imprecise (several times I chucked a grenade when I didn't want to) and sometimes it sticks in pre-throw position, leaving me wide open to get shot by all sorts of enemies. Cancelling a grenade toss is very tough to do.
Another problem is the sniper scope. Whenever I get hit while in this viewpoint, the scope would shake up and down violently, throwing off my aim. I have no idea why this happens.,
And it would help if these guys would automatically jump over small gaps (like in Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess) But no, they have to do a combat roll over those gaps, which can lead to missed jumps and deadly falls. Which is embarrassing for guys who are supposed to be some of the most highly skilled soldiers ever made.
It would be even better if there was on line deathmatch/co op, too.
Still, this game is a lot of fun to play. Rogue Trooper: Quartz Zone Massacre is a passable first person shooter, but if they make a sequel, they have to fix a few flaws in the gameplay. RENT IT.
Finally a 3rd person shooter worth the rent!
posted by wyetukay (PITTSTON, PA) Mar 15, 2010
Member since Dec 2008
2 out of 3 gamers (67%) found this review helpful
Very "common" game
posted by Jason00H (STERLING, VA) Feb 6, 2010
Member since Dec 2009
1 out of 4 gamers (25%) found this review helpful
Thanks for reading
one of the greates shooter game ever
posted by josh91210 (CLAREMORE, OK) Dec 18, 2009
Member since Dec 2008
2 out of 12 gamers (17%) found this review helpful
posted by NinFreakinJa (BLUFFTON, SC) May 29, 2012
Member since Apr 2012
posted by tr1nity (TOMBALL, TX) Apr 11, 2011
Member since Apr 2011
Ok so you run into a stream of dark figures who are apparently shooting at you but somehow you just don't die even after many many direct hits. You of course have little reaction to this until you die. No initial noticeable strategy, "I couldn't stomach much past the first boring blue and black cavern/ rocky hall you are sent to run through.
All the enemies are the same ducking and shooting and ducking and shooting at you. Wii controls for throwing grenades and your use of the wand to change your camera angle is annoying. "Too bad guys but it is really true that the wii motion controller has certain uses but not ALL uses. You are allowed to bypass its use...see Mario."
The marines are downright ugly and hard to even imagine joining.
Laughable and few appearance options that of course do little for your uninspired robotic feeling character in game play.
people who think this game is any good also still make WYSIWYG jokes I think.
suprizingly good
posted by metaspiral (ASHEVILLE, NC) Jun 20, 2010
Member since Aug 2008
as another reviewer mentioned, the lack of decent multiplayer modes is a problem. why on earth is it that so many wii titles lack online play? this is something i've never understood. surely it cant take that much memory to simply add in online deathmatches...
unlike other players, i had no problem with throwing grenades. in fact, i'd say this feature works surprisingly well for a command activated by nunchuck movement. after i figured out how to best aim grenades, it was no problem.
while there are a few control issues, it works on the whole. just watch out when playing with cover and concealment... the hero will automatically use or leave cover just by pressing toward/away from it. this can be very handy, but i find that i accidently use cover when not needed, and leave it when i need it most!
overall, definitely worth renting, if you were considering it. rogue trooper definitely stacks up well against the other shooters for the wii. try it if you're looking for something a little more tactical than conduit, or a LOT more fun than farcry.
Very bad!
posted by DLdexter (SURGOINSVILLE, TN) Jun 2, 2010
Member since Mar 2010
Same game, clunky controls, epic fail.
posted by KillIphone (LAKE WORTH, FL) May 15, 2010
Member since May 2010
Rogue Trooper is like Halo for wii.
posted by dylrod4 (ARROYO GRANDE, CA) Apr 18, 2010
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