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Mr Abbas told President Obama that he is set on the PA gaining non-member status (Photo: AP)
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has told President Obama that he is set on gaining non-member status for the PA, despite US opposition.
According to Nabil Abu Rdaineh, an aide to President Abbas, the two leaders spoke on the phone on Sunday.
"President Abbas cited the reasons and motives for the Palestinian decision to seek non-member statehood as continued Israeli settlement activity and the continued attacks on Palestinians and their property," Reuters reported Mr Abu Rdaineh saying.
"Obama informed President Abbas of US opposition to the bid," he added.
President Obama tried to persuade President Abbas not to push forward for an upgrade from the PA's current status of observer state.
PLO representatives distributed a draft of a General Assembly declaration on the PA's status last week, and President Abbas has said the request for the status change will be made before the end of the month.


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Tonight is one of my favorite nights in television – the Academy Awards! I love watching everything – from the red carpet fashion to the sappy acceptance speeches to the award presentations. I'm a big movie buff so I try
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer are sporting new looks this month as they are both growing "Movember" mustaches.
Rodgers, who has been sidelined since leaving Week 9's game against the Chicago Bears, has a bushy look going:
Aaron Rodgers' moustache is absolutely superb. pic.twitter.com/2mmlvyEKjU— Alex Chaffer (@AlexChaffer) November 24, 2013
Palmer certainly looks classy:
Carson Palmer's mustache is all sorts of AWESOME -> pic.twitter.com/a8QnMjHJs4— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) November 19, 2013
Who has the better mustache: Rodgers or Palmer?


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SAN JOSE -- One week after their biggest disappointment, the SaberCats played their best overall game of the season against one of the best teams in the AFL.
Fred Williams caught five of Russ Michna's nine touchdown passes, and San Jose rolled over the West Division rival Arizona Rattlers 72-42 Saturday night in front of 9,296 fans at HP Pavilion.
The SaberCats (9-4) responded to last week's upset loss at the Iowa Barnstormers by holding a team meeting and clarifying their goals.
"We talked about what direction we wanted to go," Michna said. "This is a talented team no doubt, and the most disappointing thing about last week was we had a chance to win and we didn't pull it out. That resonated a little bit. We didn't want to let that happen again."
Jason Willis caught two touchdown passes and Amarri Jackson and Huey Whittaker each caught one as the SaberCats won their fifth straight at home.
The SaberCats scored on all but their final possession, adding an interception and safety for good measure. The Rattlers (12-2) were ranked No. 1 in both scoring offense and scoring defense, but San Jose had all the answers in ending Arizona's nine-game winning streak.
"The crazy thing about this game is how fast momentum can change and how hard it is to regroup," Michna said. "Arizona is a top team and they had a rough night. A few bounces went our way."
After the teams matched touchdowns through their first three possessions, the San Jose defense rose to the occasion and stopped Arizona on downs late in the second quarter, with J.C. Neal knocking away a long pass.
Terrance Carter was a menace all night for the SaberCats. He consistently interrupted the offense and made life miserable for Arizona quarterback Nick Davila. Carter also recorded a safety in the third quarter that all but finished off the Rattlers.
Ken Fontenette returned an interception 20 yards for a touchdown with 3:40 remaining in the third quarter to put the SaberCats ahead 56-28. San Jose scored 30 points in the third quarter, easily its best offensive period of the year.
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May 25, 2000
For many Americans, Memorial Day weekend means sun, relaxation, and a chance to dust off the gas grill for the first barbecue of the year. More and more Americans are enjoying the benefits of propane gas grills. In response, the Propane Education & Research Council (Council) is providing some helpful tips to make the summer grilling season a safe one.
Gas grill sales have skyrocketed over the last few years, as barbecuing increases in popularity. The Barbecue Institute of America (BIA) reports that last year there were 3.1 billion cookouts. The industry sold approximately 8.6 million gas grills compared to 3.8 million in 1994. Nearly 93 percent of gas grill owners chose propane as their gas grill fuel according to the BIA.
'Consumers trust using propane to fuel their gas grill because they know it will heat quickly, cook evenly and compared to charcoal, propane burns more cleanly and efficiently, which helps preserve the environment by reducing harmful emissions,' said Roy Willis, president of the Propane Education & Research Council.
The Council and the National Propane Gas Association have compiled a list of propane gas grill and cylinder safety tips for consumers to prepare for a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend:
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The Propane Education & Research Council was authorized by the U.S. Congress with the passage of Public Law 104-284, the Propane Education and Research Act (PERA), signed into law on October 11, 1996. The mission of the Propane Education & Research Council is to promote the safe, efficient use of odorized propane gas as a preferred energy source. For more information about the Propane Education & Research Council, please call (202) 452-8975 or visit the Web site at www.propanecouncil.org.
NPGA is the national trade association for the U.S. propane gas industry. With a membership of more than 3,800 companies in all 50 states, 38 affiliated state or regional associations, and members in 28 foreign countries, NPGA represents every segment of the propane industry. Over 90 percent of the United States' propane supply is produced domestically, and 60 million Americans choose propane as their energy source. For additional information, please contact NPGA at (630) 515-0600 or via the Internet at www.npga.org.


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A Clovis & Portales Survival Guide
"We're here to cater to everyone. We don't want people to have to drive 2 hours to buy good food anymore." It was already a match made in heaven, myself and this new grocery store. I was being toured through the aisles by a man with passion for what he does, a man who makes a killer brisket, a man… in a Hawaiian shirt.
I kept hearing about this new place. A new health food place. "The one by the mall?" I would ask. Remembering the tiny shop I sought out when I got here 1 year ago. "No. Its a new place. It just opened." I heard so many things about this 'place' but when it came down to it, no one had ever been there! What does it look like? How big is it? Is it just a supplement shop with a bit of neglected misshapen organics in a produce fridge in the corner or is it a overflowing bounty of farmers market sourced goods? I had to know and everyone telling me about this ghost shop that just opened but may not actually exist, was not helping my cause. So… I did what I usually do. I went to see for myself- without any bias.
Pre cooked food. That was my first Paradise Market experience. We sat on some chairs by a counter of hot foods and a gelato freezer. The girl at the counter was very friendly and she was very patient with all of my dietary needs. This store, right off the bat, was very 'gluten conscious'. When I asked my usual 20 questions before deciding what I could eat- the girl asked if I had any gluten allergies. When paying my $8.99 (deli meals are 1 meat and 2 sides. You MUST try the brisket) I noticed a small stack of papers advertising a 'gluten awareness' class being held in shop the following Monday. I contemplated going but then I remembered that I am not allergic to gluten.
Then I was introduced to Scott. Unlike times in the past I decided to come right out with my intentions. "I'm going to write about your store on my blog." It felt like I was threatening him. He asked if I was writing good things or bad things and I honestly admitted that… I didn't know yet. That is when we start our tour. I follow him past organic produce as he very informatively shares going through hell and high water to get some of the products on these shelves. The orange tags mean they are gluten free, lots of products from local vendors. Freanna yogurt (my fav), cheeses from Tucamcari, pickles from Texas. Scott, when you get him going, has this contagious passion for the products he loves. He's not hesitant to tell you that they have the best grapefruit gelato (tried it- they do), the spiciest beer pickles ever (got them- they are) and that he makes a killer brisket (you MUST try the brisket). He'll break out samples of the candied jalapenos just to prove to you that even though they sound gross, they are, in fact, delicious. Grass fed beef, bison, what he claims to be the best bacon ever. He flips over a conventional pack of bacon-"Read the ingredients" then puts a box of his favorite bacon in my hands "Now read those ingredients". Less salt, less chemicals, more meat. I get it. In order to please everyone they need to keep the lower priced conventional foods on the shelves, but this store, assuming the community will realize the need for a better food resource, will be the start of a new healthier Clovis- and its about time.
Paradise market is open to requests and very empathetic to people's dietary needs. The store is a one stop shop, catering to as many people as humanly possible. Organic, dairy free, conventional and the overall trend- gluten free. You can find all the niceties of a Trader Joes here (minus the wine, add a real meat counter). Weekly menus, daily specials and all kinds of other information is put onto their facebook page.
In my eyes, support for this kind of place is integral to the future health of the community. Without thriving local businesses we'll all be throwing our money at big box conglomerates forever. We'll be feeding our families mass produced, chemical based shit food forever. If not to promote my vision of an educated surge of health conscious consumers in the Clovis area- at least go for the gelato❤
Thanks. I'm in Dallas currently but travel to and through NM often. I have family and friends in Anthony and Albuquerque.
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Round Of 64 Matchup: #7 New Mexico Vs. #10 Stanford
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After all the hoopla and hype, the NCAA Tournament Championship Game has arrived, and both North Carolina and Villanova are very good, deserving teams.
North Carolina-Syracuse is an interesting matchup for the Final Four.
Most of the country predicted the Kansas Jayhawks to be here, but the Villanova Wildcats knocked off the top team in the country in last Saturday's Elite 8 contest.


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Schools are selling 400 billion calories of junk food every year—the equivalent of nearly two billion candy bars and more than the weight of the aircraft carrier Midway. This report calls for stronger standards for foods and beverages sold at school.
The report also discusses how childhood obesity is a national security issue, with one in four young adults too overweight to serve in the military. In addition, the military spends well over $1 billion a year on treating weight-related diseases.
We cannot succeed in teaching our children to eat healthier foods while selling them 400 billion empty calories of junk food in our schools every year.
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Sometimes there's nothing better on a hot day than a cold soup. Avocado adds a rich flavor twist to this classic recipe, but avocados turn brown readily, so don't make this more than one day ahead of serving or its fresh, green color may alter. Top the soup with grated cucumber, if desired.
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Louisville Metro's First Division is investigating a shooting that happened during peak rush hour traffic Monday morning.
It happened in the 500 block of East Liberty around 8:30 a.m.
Police said the incident began as a robbery at the Liberty Green apartments.
In conjunction with this investigation, police are simultaneously looking into a string of robberies in the area against University of Louisville students. According to police, Monday's victim is an employee.
Police said the victim was walking along Liberty Street when he was approached by a man.
Investigators say the robbery went bad and the suspect opened fire, striking the victim with an unknown amount of shots.
The victim was also carrying a gun and opened fire on the suspect hitting him an unknown number of times.
Metro police said there has been an uptick of robberies in the area where many UofL medical students live and work.
Police are looking at this incident as part of the larger investigation.
Both the suspect and victim were transported to University Hospital with non-life threatening injuries and are expected to recover.


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The Great Gatsby
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
The Great Gatsby Theme of Memory and the Past
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Pro tip from the olds at Shmoop: if the best years of your life took place in high school, you're in for a long downhill slide. There's nothing wrong with remembering the good times, but living in the past just leads you to tragedy. (Or at least to being a major bore at parties.) In The Great Gatsby, living in the past is a lot direr than being boring. Characters pursue visions of the future that are determined by their pasts, which—in the memorable phrase that ends the book—makes us all into little boats beating against the current. And, unfortunately, some of those boats are doomed to sink.
Questions About Memory and the Past
- Nick Carraway says that the future is always receding in front of us, and that we're forever beaten back towards the past. Is the future attainable in The Great Gatsby? Or, to put it another way, can it ever be tomorrow?
- Nick tells Gatsby that "you can't repeat the past," but he insists at the end that we're constantly "borne back" into it. Did he change his mind, or are these two different ways of saying the same thing?
- Is the past remembered realistically? Jay Gatsby and Daisy Buchanan alike think nostalgically about the past, but are they ever able to confront reality?
- Is Gatsby driven by his memory of the past or his dream for the future? Is there a difference?
- What are Nick's visions of his own future?
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Gatsby ends up dead because he can't live in the present—so he can't live at all.
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The American Legion group invites all veterans who have served honorably during wartime to join them on the second Monday of each month.


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Things to consider when looking for accommodation
Your essential guide to finding and securing accommodation that meets your needs and your budget.
- Before you start
- Starting your search
- Property inspections
- Know your rights
- Forms and finances
- Moving in and moving out
Before you start
To ensure you are going to find the correct property for your needs, there are a few questions you need to ask yourself.
First consider what is important to you -
- Do you want to live close to campus, or would you prefer to live in the city?
- Which suburbs suit you best? Is being near a shopping centre important?
- Would you like to live near the beach, or perhaps near family and friends?
- Do you have children and need to be near their school or day care for pickups and drop offs?
- Do you have part time work? Is it important to be close to your workplace?
- Will you start looking for work? Where will you look, and how will you travel between your home, campus and your workplace?
- Do you have your own car? Are you relying on public transport?
- What's the local bus route like and how often do the services run?
- If you are travelling by car, where will you park? Do you have to pay for parking? Are there free parking options available?
- Who do you want to live with? Do you have friends with whom you are thinking of living, or would you prefer to live on your own?
- If you are considering sharing, would you like to live in a large share house or a small one?
- Would you prefer to board in a house with a family where some or all meals may be included?
- Are you willing to share bathroom and kitchen facilities with others in a house?
- Do you have a fridge, washing machine and microwave? These are things you may need if you do not wish to share with other students.
- What sort of space are you looking for? Do you need a lot of room to study? Do you need a desk? Is one provided?
- How much time do I need to find a property?
- Make sure you have references ready if an accommodation provider requests them.
- If applying through a real estate agent you may also need proof of income, or proof of your ability to cover the rent if you do not work.
- Set aside six weeks rent, to make sure you are prepared.
- Most accommodation providers will request two weeks rent in advance plus a bond.
- Consider how much you can afford for rent? Don't stretch your funds too far.
- Do you need to find a part time job?
- Remember to budget for petrol/ public transport costs and other living expenses.
- Weight up the cost of living closer to University. Although it may cost more, you may be able to walk to campus, cutting down of travel time and associated costs.
- Domestic students may be eligible for government financial assistance, such as Youth Allowance or Austudy, as well as rental assistance.
- What financial assistance is available through Deakin?
What type of accommodation are you looking for?
There are many different types of off campus accommodation available, varying in cost and inclusions. Below outlines the approximate cost of each accommodation type to give you a good starting point for your budget.
Shared housing
Shared housing is one of the cheapest, most common and readily available housing options available to students. When staying in a shared house you would have your own room but be expected to share facilities such as the kitchen, bathrooms and living areas with the other occupants of the house. In a shared house, bills will generally be included in the weekly rent and rooms would normally be furnished, however, it is important to check with the accommodation provider before you make any commitments.
Renting a vacant property
This can be a costly option if you want to live on your own. Many students choose to rent a vacant property with friends, which is much more cost effective. The majority of vacant flats, units and houses are unfurnished, so you may need to be prepared to supply all your own furniture. The availability of one and two bedroom units varies depending on location and can take more time to secure due to availability and demand.
Most vacant properties are managed by a real estate company. They will require you to complete an application for the property you have chosen, detailing your income, identification, rental history and references. Your application for a property is not a guarantee of securing the property you prefer. If you do wish to choose this option you will need to conduct a broad search in a wide range of suburbs, as well as allowing a minimum of three to four weeks to secure accommodation.
Off-campus residences
There are a number of off-campus residences in the community operated by private providers. Off-campus residences offer furnished bedrooms and equipped common areas, as well as residential assistants. Rent includes all expenses such as gas, electricity and water unless the rooms are separately metered. This type of accommodation is considerably more expensive than shared housing but includes more support options.
The property owner resides in the property. The rent usually includes a fully furnished room, can sometimes include an evening meal, with utility costs (gas, electricity, and water) included in the set price. Boarding situations are not covered by the Residential Tenancy Act and the boarder has limited rights. For more information please speak with a Housing Officer.
Casual accommodation
This option is perfect for students who study off campus and only need to stay somewhere a few nights here or there at exam time. It's also a good option for students who only require accommodation a couple of nights per week. Rooms are fully furnished and all bills are included, however you may be expected to supply your own food. Casual accommodation can take time to find.
Starting your search
Prior to starting your search newly arrived international students are encouraged to attend a Rental Information Workshop. Students looking for accommodation should register to look for accommodation on the Houseme database.
Rental Information Workshops
The workshops are designed to assist newly arrived international students with:
* Understanding their rights and responsibilities as a tenant
* An outline of the advantages and disadvantages of a variety of accommodation types
* Support with finding the right property to suit your needs and budget
* Understanding of signing forms and paying money
* Support with asking the right questions up front
* Using the Houseme database
Workshops are conducted three days per week during peak periods and run for around 45 minutes.
Local students
The Off-Campus Housing Service organises Open Inspection times for a variety of local accommodation types prior to each Trimester. Once registered you will be able to see a list of open inspection times and dates.
Each trimester's intake varies, and below we outline the ideal time to begin your accommodation search.
T1 - The earlier you start your search the better. Once you have your VTAC offer, mid to late January, check out the open inspections link on the houseme database.
T2 – Minimum of two weeks prior to the start of trimester.
T3 – Minimum of two weeks prior to the start of trimester.
Deakin recommends that you stay in short term accommodation for a brief period in order to find a suitable long term accommodation option. Many students want to pre-organise permanent accommodation to move straight into, and attempt to organise this online, by phone or via email prior to their arrival. This can be very dangerous and many students end up losing their money. The safest and best option is to organise a few nights of short term accommodation for when you arrive..If you are arriving with your family and looking for a vacant house or unit, be aware that many students have reported it taking up to 4 weeks, and longer in some cases to secure suitable accommodation.
Interstate students
Some students choose to specify a date and come to campus prior to enrolment to secure accommodation before returning home. Alternatively you may wish to consider arriving a couple of weeks prior to the trimester start date.
T1- Minimum of two to three weeks prior to the start of trimester.
T2- Minimum of two weeks prior to the start of trimester.
T3- Minimum of two weeks prior to the start of trimester.
.Deakin recommends that you stay in short term accommodation for a brief period in order to find a suitable long term accommodation option. Many students want to pre-organise permanent accommodation to move straight into, and attempt to organise this online, by phone or via email prior to their arrival. This can be very dangerous and many students end up losing their money. The safest and best option is to organise a few nights of short term accommodation for when you arrive. If you are arriving with your family and looking for a vacant house or unit, be aware that many students have reported it taking up to 4 weeks, and longer in some cases to secure suitable accommodation. Some students choose to arrive in Australia, prior to their family's arrival, to secure accommodation and then send for the rest of the family. This is a great way to save money and reduce stress.
International students
International students looking for off campus accommodation may wish to consider arriving a week or two prior to enrolment to give yourself enough time to secure suitable accommodation.
T1- Minimum of two to three weeks prior to the start of trimester.
T2- Minimum of two weeks prior to the start of trimester.
T3- Minimum of two weeks prior to the start of trimester.
Students and parents must be aware that there are limited Deakin services available to students prior to enrolment. Please note there are no facilities for student to enrol prior to the set enrolment dates. Deakin recommends that you stay in short term accommodation for a brief period in order to find a suitable long term accommodation option. Many students want to pre-organise permanent accommodation to move straight into, and attempt to organise this online, by phone or via email prior to their arrival. This can be very dangerous and many students end up losing their money. The safest and best option is to organise a few nights of short term accommodation for when you arrive. If you are arriving with your family and looking for a vacant house or unit, be aware that many students have reported it taking up to 4 weeks, and longer in some cases to secure suitable accommodation. Some students choose to arrive in Australia, prior to their family's arrival, to secure accommodation and then send for the rest of the family. This is a great way to save money and reduce stress.
Property inspections
Prior to viewing any properties, it is a good idea to prepare yourself and think about the things you would like to know about the property.
Before the inspection
It is best to develop a list of questions to ask the accommodation provider. Some of these questions could be asked over the 'phone prior to booking an appointment, and may help you decide if the property is suitable for you and therefore worth inspecting. Some examples of questions you may wish to include in your search check list include:
About the property
- Is your property/room still available for rent?
- Is it available now, or on a set date?
- What is the address and how do I get there?
Rent, Lease and Bond
- How much is the rent per week?
- How do I pay the rent? And do you require me to pay rent in advance? If so, how many weeks?
- Do I have to pay a bond? If so, how much?
- Will the bond be lodged with the Residential Tenancy Bond Authority?
- Will I receive receipts for all payments made?
- What does the rent include? Are utilities included? Water? Electricity? Gas? Telephone? Internet? Cleaner? Gardener?
- What is the lease term? How many months?
- If the lease term is not fixed? What does that mean?
Shared Houses
- Can you tell me what kind of atmosphere the house has? Party house? Study house?
- Can you tell me about the other people living here?
- Can I meet any of them today?
- Is the home furnished? If so, what is included in the bedroom/kitchen/living/dining and other shared areas?
- Are the bathrooms shared, and if so how many people share each bathroom?
Location and Transport
- Is there public transport nearby? Or how long would it take to walk to campus?
- Where can I park my car? Is there on-street or off-street parking?
Booking the inspection
When you find a property you would like to inspect, simply call and book an appointment with the accommodation provider. Once you have booked your inspection appointment, please consider the following:
- Check that you know the address and what transport you will take to get there.
- Be punctual for the appointment.
- If you are unable to attend the appointment, contact the accommodation provider to inform them, and possibly make another appointment.
At the inspection
When you go to the inspection, it is important to look carefully at the condition of the property. This will help you decide if it is an environment in which you can see yourself living. Below is a list of things to look for or do:
- Meet with the current occupants if possible, and remember if you choose this property, these are the people you will be living with. In order to get a good fit, consider the background of the current occupants. Are they quiet or loud? What are their study habits? Are they older or younger? What are their personalities and lifestyles like? How does all this fit with your lifestyle and expectations?
- Is the property clean or messy? How does that fit with your living style?
- Are the property and fixtures in good working order?
- Does the property have adequate security? Does it have security screens on the front or back doors? Does the property have dead locks on the external doors, and do they work properly?
- Do individual bedrooms have locks?
- Does the property have smoke detectors and do they all work?
You may be living in a property for up to 12 months so, if there is something you see that you are not sure about, don't be afraid to ask questions.
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Understand how to make well resourced accommodation choices.
Accommodation types and how they may affect you
Rooming House
One or more rooms available for rent, at least 4 people may rent those rooms, each tenant pays rent, shares communal facilities such as bathrooms and kitchens. Rooming house accommodation is covered by the Residential Tenancy Act.
A room or entire property may be let/sub-let from an accommodation provider. Tenancies are covered by the Residential Tenancy Act.
The property owner resides in the property. The rent usually includes a fully furnished room, can sometimes include an evening meal, with utility costs (gas, electricity, and water) included in the set price. Boarding situations are not covered by the Residential Tenancy Act and the boarder has limited rights. For more information please speak with a Housing Officer.
Be prepared
As a tenant it is as much your responsibility as the accommodation providers to understand your rights and responsibilities. The Off-Campus Housing Service conducts regular online Rental Information Workshop for newly arrived international students which include relevant information you should know prior to starting a tenancy. The Tenants Union Victoria publishes a wide variety of fact sheets which you may find helpful. These are available in a range of languages.
Remember to keep all relevant documents and receipts in a safe place. Make sure all communications between you and the accommodation provider are in writing, signed and dated.
Do I have to pay rent in advance?
In most cases, your rent will be payable in advance. If you pay rent weekly, then the accommodation provider cannot ask for more than 14 days rent in advance.
Do I have to pay a bond?
Your accommodation provider can ask you to pay a bond. A bond is a security deposit (usually equal to one month's rent) that you pay to the accommodation provider at the start of your tenancy. At the end of your tenancy the accommodation provider may be able to claim all or part of your bond as compensation for any damage you have made to the property including for unpaid rent.
If you pay a bond make sure you sign a Residential Tenancy Bond Authority lodgement form and retain the yellow copy. In addition, make sure you complete a Room Condition Report before you move in. The condition report is your evidence of the state of repair of the property prior to and at the completion of the tenancy, and is used to determine the amount of bond that will be repaid.
Can an accommodation provider keep your bond in his own bank account?
No. If your accommodation provider takes a bond from you they are required by law to give you an official, completed and signed 'Bond Lodgement' form for you to sign. A copy must be sent to the Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (RTBA), once lodged you will receive an official receipt within 21 days.
Rooming houses
Rooming houses are the most common accommodation option chosen by students.
So what is a Rooming House?
You may be living in one right now! A Rooming House is a building where:
- There are one or more rooms available for rent, either for short or long periods
- At least 4 people may rent those rooms
- Each resident/tenant pays rent
- Residents/tenants rent a room and may share communal facilities such as bathrooms and kitchens
- Different rental agreements may exist for different residents/tenants.
What must a Rooming House provide?
Did you know a Rooming House MUST have:
- At least one toilet for every 10 people
- At least one fixed bath or shower and one washbasin for every 10 people
- Continuous and adequate supply of hot and cold water to all bathing, laundry and kitchen facilities
- Working smoke alarms fitted throughout the premises
- Rooms and communal areas in a clean condition and well maintained.
- Is required by law to be Registered with Council under the Public Health and Well-being Act
What are house rules?
The accommodation provider can set and change rooming house rules. You need to be told about any changes in writing, at least 7 days before the change begins. You must obey the rooming house rules – not doing so could result in receiving a Notice for Breach of Duty and possible eviction.
Fire safety
Fire safety is important not only for your safety but the safety of your housemates and neighbours. It is your accommodation provider's responsibility to make sure there are smoke detectors installed throughout the house, but it is the tenant's responsibility to make sure the batteries are changed regularly. If you have any concerns about fire safety you should approach your accommodation provider immediately.
Will furniture be provided?
Accommodation provider's are not responsible for providing furniture unless specified in the advertisement. If furniture is provided it must be clean and in working condition. An accommodation provider is not allowed to take a separate 'furniture bond' from you.
What should I do if I think something is not right?
1. You think there are too many people staying in the rooming house you live in. Contact the Off-Campus Housing Service by completing the 'Need Help' form. A staff member will help you understand your rights and may assist you by putting you in contact with relevant organisations.
2. You think your accommodation provider has been accessing your room without the proper notice being given. Complete the 'Need Help' form and a staff member will be in contact to discuss your situation.
Forms and finances
Once you have decided on a suitable property and have collected an income or bank account balance, previous rental history (if any) and references it is time for you to complete application forms and commence payment.
Application deposits
Please note that it is acceptable for your accommodation provider to ask for an application deposit along with your rental application and paperwork.
It is very important that, if you pay a deposit, you must receive a receipt. The deposit must be refunded if your application is unsuccessful, alternatively it must be deducted from your first rental payment if your application is successful.
A bond is a security deposit (usually equal to one month's rent) that you pay to the accommodation provider at the start of your tenancy. At the end of your tenancy the accommodation provider may be able to claim all or part of your bond as compensation for any damage your make to the property including for unpaid rent.
If you pay a bond, make sure you sign a Residential Tenancy Bond Authority lodgement form and retain the yellow copy. In addition, make sure you complete a Room Condition Report before you move in.
Contact the Residential Tenancies Bond Authority for more information.
Condition reports
The condition report is your evidence of the state of repair of the property prior to and at the completion of the tenancy, and it is used to determine if your bond will be repaid. Before you move into a rental property go through the condition report and make sure all damages, marks on walls, furniture and carpets are documented, including photographic evidence, if possible. The condition report will be used as evidence if there is a dispute about who should pay for cleaning or damage to the property or the replacement of missing items at the end of the tenancy.
Rent in advance
If the rent is $350 or less per week, you can be asked for a maximum of one month's rent as bond. In addition, if your rent is paid -
- Weekly you can only be asked to pay 2 weeks rent in advance.
- Fortnightly you can be asked to pay one calendar month in advance.
If your rent is more than $350 per week, there is no maximum limit on the amount of bond or rent an accommodation provider can charge in advance, however, the accommodation provider must stipulate the expected frequency of payments prior to you signing the lease.
A lease is also called a residential tenancy lease agreement and is a contract between you and your accommodation provider.
A lease will outline the following information:
- the period of time you will be renting the property
- how much rent you need to pay
- when you need to pay your rent
- the terms of leasing the property.
It is important that you understand the content of the lease agreement. It is a legally binding document and it can be very difficult to end your tenancy before the end date. Never sign your name to something you do not understand, and never sign a blank document.
Moving in
The Tenants Union of Victoria has a number of step by step guides to assist tenants through the moving process.
Moving in to your rental property
When you find the right property for you, you will need to fill in an application form.
You may have to give information such as:
- income or bank account balance
- previous rental history
- references.
If you are moving into a rental property and not a share house, you will most likely have to connect or disconnect utilities such as:
- electricity
- gas
- water (usage)
- telephone and internet.
It is important to remember that most utility companies usually take three working days or longer to connect or disconnect your power, 'phone and gas. So make sure you leave yourself enough time to have the utilities connected prior to your shift-in date.
Try comparing prices of utility companies at the site below to make sure you are getting the best rate:
You compare
In addition to the cost of rent, you will also need to factor in the cost of connecting and ongoing charges for utilities such as electricity, gas, water, telephone and internet. The following links will help you find the cheapest option for your needs and can even assist in getting these services connected.
Gas and Electricity
Energy Watch
Furniture and household items
Here are some tips to help you save money on furniture and white goods:
- buy second-hand items at local markets and opportunity shops which are located around each campus
- buy online or at discount stores
- rent white goods and other large items. Be aware that this will increase your weekly expenses
- Speak with DUSA.
Be sure to remember that cheaper white goods may not be as energy efficient and may mean higher utilities charges.
Contents insurance
If you live in a shared house most insurance companies offer contents insurance for individuals. The cost of insurance will depend on how much your belongings are worth. Hence the more your contents are worth the more insurance you will be required to pay. It is a smart idea to shop around and compare the costs and coverage before deciding on one.
The Insurance Council of Australia has a website that offers advice on things to consider as you shop for the best insurance policy for you.
Be aware that insurance companies may need the property to have home security measures such as deadlocks, keyed window locks, smoke detectors or a burglar alarm system.
Redirecting your mail
For approximately AU$15 per month Australia Post can redirect your mail to your new property.
Important contacts
For information about the responsibilities of your landlord, visit Consumer Affairs Victoria.
Moving out
The tenants Union of Victoria has a step by step guide to ending a tenancy that can be extremely helpful. The guide details the steps to take for providing notice periods, breaking leases, and what to do once your lease expires.
When your tenancy ends
Your tenancy ends when you vacate the property and hand in the keys. Make sure you hand in the keys as soon as possible, as you may be considered to be in possession of the property (and liable to pay rent) while you still have the keys. If you gave notice to the accommodation provider that you were leaving (see the When you want to leave fact sheet for more information), you can move out before the notice expires. However, you will still be liable for rent until the end of the notice period, unless the accommodation provider finds new tenants before the notice period expires.
Condition of the property
When you move out, you must leave the property in a reasonably clean condition. This doesn't necessarily mean that you must steam clean the carpets, although accommodation providers often try to insist that you do this. What is considered 'reasonably clean' can depend on how long you have lived in the property and what state it was in when you moved in. However, if you installed any fixtures or fittings (such as picture hooks) or made any alterations to the property, you must remove these and restore the property to its original condition. Otherwise the accommodation provider may make a claim against your bond or make a compensation claim for the cost of restoration. If possible, take photographs of the property after you have cleaned it. If you have the carpets steam cleaned or you hire equipment to do it yourself, make sure you keep the receipt.
Ideally, you should arrange a joint inspection with the accommodation provider at the time that you move out. However you cannot insist on the accommodation provider inspecting the property with you.
Getting your bond back
At the end of the tenancy, you and the accommodation provider can decide how the bond should be paid out. You can agree that the bond be returned to you in full, or that part or all of the bond be paid to the accommodation provider. When you reach an agreement, both you and the accommodation provider must sign a Bond Claim form, which the accommodation provider must then send to the Residential Tenancies Bond Authority. The Bond Authority will then pay out the bond according to the form. The bond will be paid directly into the bank account you nominate on the form, (usually by the next business day after receiving the form). If you and the accommodation provider cannot agree, the accommodation provider must apply to the Tribunal within 10 business days of the end of your tenancy. The accommodation provider cannot claim any money from your bond without your agreement or without an order from the Tribunal.
If you have moved out but you haven't got your bond back, you should apply to the Tribunal as soon as possible. There is no cost for applying for return of bond. See the Bonds fact sheet for more information.
Your belongings
Moving can be stressful, but there is always help available to make the process as smooth as possible. Things to consider include:
- Will you move yourself, or organise for a removal company to do the job for you?
- Use the Yellow pages to find a local removal company that suits your budget.
- Find out what is included in the service. Boxes? Packing? Insurance for your items?
- Are you moving into another house, moving home or somewhere where you may need to store some of your belongings? You can use Yellow pages to find local storage companies
- Remember to take all your belongings with you. More information can be found at Goods Left Behind
Disconnecting utilities
If you are renting a vacant property, you will need to disconnect the services you had connected when you moved into the property. Give at least 48 hours notice for any reading. Failure to do this may result in you paying for services charges accrued after you have left the property.
Remember to:
- Arrange gas and electricity final readings
- Arrange telephone and internet disconnection.
Redirecting your mail
It is important to get your mail re-directed to your new address, do not rely on the next tenants to forward your mail for you. Australia post will redirect your mail to your new address for around AU$11 per month.
If you have time to notify people of your new address make sure you notify
- Deakin University
- Road Traffic Authority
- Electoral Office
- Your Bank
- Your work and superannuation fund.


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A prominent office complex in Pleasant Hill has stumbled into a mortgage default, but the current owners say they think they can rescue the Hookston Square property from a foreclosure.
Hookston Square is in default on a $30.5 million mortgage issued to a partnership group controlled by Griffin Capital, an El Segundo-based realty investment firm, according to Contra Costa County property records. The lender has brought on board a special servicer firm that is working with Griffin Capital as Griffin attempts to stabilize the property.
"We're not walking away from Hookston by any stretch of the imagination," said Julie Treinen, director of asset management with Griffin Capital. "The servicer has been very patient, and it's been a good experience so far."
Archon Financial, the lender, filed the default Feb. 3, county records show.
If Griffin can get the property back in the pink of health, that would be a welcome counterpoint to the dreary trend of office defaults in the East Bay.
"We're hoping to be here for the long run," Treinen said.
Several landmark properties in the East Bay and other parts of the Bay Area have been jolted by a mortgage default, then later seized in a foreclosure by the lender.
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"Hookston Square can get turned round," said Drew Malm, a vice president with Colliers International, a commercial realty firm. "Griffin Capital has done a number of deals over there. That's one of the nicest properties over in that market."
The big problem with the Hookston complex is that it's in an office market that's been battered by a loss of tenants that evaporated when the housing sector melted down.
"Housing, construction, residential lending, title companies, financial services firms and banks all cut back operations," said Larry Easterly, a senior vice president with commercial real estate firm Grubb & Ellis. "A lot of companies went out of business."
The 200,000-square-foot complex, which consists of two buildings, along with gardens and a fountain area, is about 85 percent occupied, Treinen estimated.
"We bought the property in 2006, and then we ran into a buzz saw," she said. "The rent levels are well below what they were when we bought Hookston."
Griffin Capital was not alone. Numerous realty investors bought buildings at the height of the market in 2005, 2006, or 2007, only to find that the recession erased companies and tenants.
"Everyone assumed that vacancy rates would stay at 5 percent and that lease rates would increase 5 percent a year," Malm said.
The rash of business failures and rising vacancies undermined office rental rates in the East Bay. When cash flow dried up for buildings whose values had plummeted, mortgage defaults soon surfaced.
"We just got caught in this crazy little whirlpool," Treinen said.
Now, the Hookston developers are sensing that office rents have begun to steady. More tenants have begun to scout for office space.
"There is a general sense that we have reached the bottom and that a market recovery is coming," Treinen said.
Griffin also is talking to investors that might want to buy a stake the two office buildings and pump cash into Hookston.
"We love this property, and the tenants love this property," Treinen said. "Our plan is to find a way to make this work."
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Definition of rejuvenescence in English:
1The renewal of youth or vitality.
Example sentences
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1.1 Biology The reactivation of vegetative cells, resulting in regrowth from old or injured parts.
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Why a Sale of RIM Could Face an Uphill Climb
By Anupreeta Das and Gina Chon
Technology bankers say the field of potential buyers for the Research in Motion is limited — but there could be buyers for parts of its business.
RIM's software assets, its network, and its portfolio of patents related to wireless technology could draw interest.
Last year, Microsoft and Nokia discussed the idea of making a joint bid for RIM, people familiar with the matter said, but those talks were very preliminary.
Microsoft, which already has partnerships with RIM, has long been considered a suitor for the Canadian phone company. Analysts have said a deal would give Microsoft a foothold in the handsets market, and also suggested the companies would benefit from a merger because of their focus on corporate customers. Still, Microsoft has not made a public move and could be waiting for RIM's stock to get even cheaper before it decides to pursue a deal.
A key challenge for any potential buyer could be the Canadian government.
Despite its troubles, the Canadian company is seen as a source of national pride. RIM is also a large employer in Waterloo, Ontario, where it is headquartered. After the bankruptcy of another Canadian company Nortel Networks in 2009, Canadian officials had touted the country still had RIM.
In 2010, the Canadian government opposed an unsolicited bid by BHP Billiton Ltd. to acquire Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, saying such a deal was not in the country's national interest. One of the most vocal critics to the proposed transaction was Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall. BHP withdrew its bid in November 2010.
Besides national pride, the Canadian government could also cite national security concerns if buyers from certain foreign countries, like China, were interested in RIM.
Asian smart-phone makers including Korea's Samsung Electronics and Taiwan's HTC are among the companies that have been in contact with RIM in recent months, people familiar with the matter have said. However, those discussions were initiated by RIM and focused on the BlackBerry maker licensing its new operating system to the Asian companies, they said.
Should RIM decide to put its intellectual property portfolio up for sale, there could be several potential buyers. Technology and telecommunications companies have sought to beef up their patent holdings in recent years to protect themselves from lawsuits alleging patent infringement. As a result, many companies, including AOL, are exploring potential divestitures of their technology patents.
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SAN RAMON -- More than 300 valley business and professional leaders continued a long-standing tradition on Good Friday, meeting for inspiration and fellowship at the 24th annual Valley Leadership Prayer Breakfast.
The event, held this year at the San Ramon Marriott Hotel, is modeled on prayer breakfast groups around the nation, including the National Prayer Breakfast, first hosted by President Dwight Eisenhower in 1953.
"Twenty-four years ago, a gentleman named Jim Horsley, who was a real estate developer in the area ... got the notion to create one of these in the Tri-Valley," said Marsha Walker, an event organizer. "It's an outreach to the business and community leadership of the valley."
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"We do this in a culture and a time when everything is uncertain," said Kevin Ring, a real estate developer from Grass Valley and a former Walnut Creek resident who also helps organize the breakfast.
"As I got older I didn't see the relevance of God to business or to me. It was through other businessmen that I heard how faith was an integral part of their life and their business life. This is a place where people who probably don't attend church except for weddings or funerals can come and hear some good news -- that we have friendly skies above us and that this is very relevant to relationships, to work and to family."
Attendees this year heard speaker Patti Rose, an addiction specialist who works with inmates at various detention facilities, including San Quentin Prison in Marin County. She recounted the story of her years of struggle with abuse, drug addiction and emotional turmoil, as well as her journey caring for a father with Alzheimer's disease. At one point, feeling defeated with her addiction, she asked for help.
"I got on my knees and said 'God, can you take away the fear and give me peace?' I got up the next morning and felt a peace I'd never known ... It was like I was seeing life for the first time. I could see what I couldn't see before."
She initially resented having to care for a father she wasn't close to -- but grew to appreciate him as his condition deteriorated.
"It was the hardest of assignments but the best of assignments," she told a rapt audience. "Sometimes the hardest thing you have to do will be the most life-changing thing you do." Health consultant Dick Ponder, of Danville, said he enjoyed the morning's message.
"I've been to 22 of these, and it's a special occasion for business, community and political leaders to get together and start the day out just (enjoying) the love of God," he said. "There's a special spirit here, and it's a miracle how it all comes together."
Attendee Diane Brooks agreed.
"I think it's really important that we become aware as a community as to what's going on in the lives of people like Patti Rose," she said. "These are people trapped in a lifestyle they don't want ... a lot of people with a lot of needs and hurts.
"I'm a big believer in the ripple effect," she added. "It's really important to lift people up, to be an encourager -- and to ask 'How can I help you?' "


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Definition of concourse in English:
- The glassy expanse of the curtain wall opens the concourse areas to the sky and the drama of arriving and departing aircraft.
- Contained within the envelope is a series of floor plates set around a dramatic atrium that rises through the building from the main concourse on the lower ground floor.
- An HFM gas separation unit and surge tank would be installed in front of the main concourse.
- Burial took place in Butlerstown cemetery on Thursday last, in the presence of a huge concourse of mourners, following Requiem Mass.
- A large concourse of mourners were present at both removal and funeral mass.
- There was a large concourse of mourners at his removal on Saturday evening to St. Laurence's Church Ballinroad and again on Sunday morning at his Requiem Mass and interment in the adjoining ceremony.
- Guru Nanak's mission was not only to expound a new philosophy for meditation and spiritual concourse, but it was meant for organising a living and vibrant religion.
- For we are in danger to be called in question for this day's uproar, there being no cause whereby we may give an account of this concourse.
- So I thought it would be interesting to examine some of the mechanisms of Cinema through the unlikely concourse of these two giants.
- Spectators have been viewing the artistry of the automobile from the 'gallery' perspective since the tradition of automotive concourses began.
- Then there is the real star of the film: Mr and Mrs. Hughes' concourse quality Austin A - 40 Devon, whose engine note, sadly, is audible only every so often.
- The museum also has a painstaking renovation programme in its own workshops to bring new additions up to concourse condition.
Late Middle English (sense 2): from Old French concours, from Latin concursus, from concurs- 'run together, met', from the verb concurrere (see concur). sense 1 (originally US) dates from the mid 19th century.
cursor from Middle English:
Nowadays we call the movable indicator on our computer screen the cursor. In medieval English a cursor was a running messenger: it is a borrowing of the Latin word for 'a runner', and comes from currere 'to run'. From the late 16th century cursor became the term for a sliding part of a slide rule or other instrument, marked with a line for pinpointing the position on a scale that you want, the forerunner of the computing sense. Currere is the source of very many English words including course (Middle English) something you run along; concourse (Late Middle English) originally a crowd who had 'run together'; current (Middle English) originally meaning 'running, flowing'; discursive (late 16th century) running away from the point; excursion (late 16th century) running out to see things; intercourse (Late Middle English) originally an exchange running between people; and precursor (Late Middle English) one who goes before; as well as supplying the cur part of concur (Late Middle English); incur (Late Middle English); occur (Late Middle English) (from ob- 'against'); and recur (Middle English).
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Definition of nighthawk in English:
1An American nightjar with sharply pointed wings.
- Family Caprimulgidae: four genera and several species, in particular the common nighthawk (Chordeiles minor).
Example sentences
- Although this is desert, there is an incredible diversity of bird life along the river and in other areas of the park - mourning doves, American kestrel falcons, nighthawks and brown thrashers are just a few of the birds that call it home.
- Some species with large mouths and small bills, such as nighthawks, whip-poor wills, and the aptly named frogmouth owls, open their bills wide as they fly into insects, and the prey is captured in the birds' gaping maws.
- Swallows, swifts and nighthawks, all pursuing flying insects, fly erratically.
2North American another term for night owl.
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- The nighthawks sit alone, lost in their individual thoughts, as if in a glass bowl.
- His people were never the iconic nighthawks Edward Hopper found at the diner.
- He has a job, a home, he can come and go; he can look at the customers with a half-smile. It is the customers who are the nighthawks.
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text: Josue "Joe" Robles is president and CEO of USAA, one of America's leading financial services companies. USAA has been serving military families since 1922 and has become well known for its exceptional service, offering its 9.4 million members a comprehensive range of insurance, banking, investment products, financial advice and planning services. Born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, Robles joined the U.S. Army in 1966. For the next 28 years, he served in a variety of command and staff positions, including director of the Army budget and commanding general of the 1st Infantry Division (the Big Red One). Robles was a USAA board member from 1990 to 1994 while on active duty, and joined USAA in 1994 as special assistant to the chairman after retiring from the U.S. Army as a major general. He was named CFO and controller later that year. He assumed the position of president and CEO in 2007.


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Flasher Jailed
A Ballymoney man with an "extensive criminal record" for indecent exposure spanning over 25 years has been jailed for a further offense.
At Antrim Crown Court last week Samuel Matthew Shannon, 48, was sentenced to nine months in prison and nine months on probation for intentionally exposing his genitals to a woman.
The court heard that Shannon began offending in 1985 and would often frequent local beaches.
On July 2 of last year a woman saw Shannon standing outside the front of her property. She was made aware of his presence by her 11-year-old son who had been playing in the garden.
The injured party spoke to the defendant who made various comments to her which became suggestive such as, "What are you doing tonight?"
The prosecution said Shannon "moved matters to another level" when he removed his genitals from his trousers and carried out a sexual act.
The court heard that the injured party did not know the man and pointed out in her statement that she was "frightened and wanted the matter to be dealt with by police."
The prosecution explained that police "had a reasonably good idea as to who it might have been."
It was pointed out in court that Shannon had an "extremely extensive criminal record" for matters involving indecent exposure and occasions of indecent assault. The first entry in his record dates back to 1985, and the last entry related to two counts of indecent exposure on June 25, 2006.
Shannon's defense said he had been interviewed by police on two occasions and submitted a prepared statement in which he "fully admitted his guilt and apologized for his actions."
The defense solicitor continued, "This was a spontaneous offence, without planning. He was never in any close proximity to the injured party and never made any movement towards her. He does desire to seek help to reduce his risk of further offending."
Judge Corinne Philpott described it as a "disgusting offense."
- Ballymoney Chronicle
Dumb Dump
A man who gave police the wrong name after "taking a dump" outside a shopping centre has been fined.
Robert Browne, of Hollymount Park, pleaded guilty to obstructing police on May 25, 2010.
Derry Magistrates Court heard police were called to the Orchard Street entrance of Foyleside Shopping Center because a man had defecated outside it.
Police stopped the 24-year-old on the Craigavon Bridge and he said, "Sorry for the inconvenience. I did a dump outside Foyleside." Browne then gave his brother's name to police.
Defense solicitor Seamus Quigley said his client is "entirely embarrassed by what he did and that's why he gave a false name."
Fining Browne £150, District Judge Barney McElholm said there was "no defense for what he did."
- Derry Journal


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Just as promised, Future premieres the official visual for 'Hard' produced by Metro Boomin. The track originally appeared on DJ X-Rated's "Welcome 2 Mollywood" mixtape. Expect more music from Future to drop soon leading up to the release of his new mixtape "F.G.B.: The Movie" on January 13th.
Watch the video below.
Previously: Future Talks About 'Good Kush & Alcohol' With Lil Wayne & Drake (Video)


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MUMBAI: Mumbai Police Commissioner Arup Patnaik was on Thursday shunted out, after coming under criticism over the manner in which he handled rioters here last week. Satyapal Singh was appointed the new police chief.
Speculation about Patnaik's transfer was rife as the Shiv Sena, BJP and MNS had criticised him for failing to curb the August 11 violence at Azad Maidan that claimed two lives and injured many, including 45 policemen. Patnaik defended himself, saying that it was vital that police exercise restraint while handling such a situation.


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March 11 2001 is the official date for the forum turn on, I can't believe it's been a decade already.
A big thank you to all the members who hang out here and share their stories, info and pics. The mods and other admins also need a huge thank you for spending time here to help. Beckfire, Backcountry, Jim In Illinois, Marty, Powduck, Prohunter, gundogs, inchr48, Tomnator, Vermonsta, Kit Fox, BigSwad, FTTPOW, Brad, Buck-Eye, CWSMACKDOWN, feelinducky, almtnman, gwhunter69, Loye, Ridn9High, wapiti, Lan-Lord and Speckmisser. Please holler if I missed anyone.
I was just at another outdoor show this past weekend and it always nice to have folks come up and say how much they appreciate the JHO forum and website and how it's helped them somehow. That and how they always tell me how they made some great friends and hunting buddies from here. You guys and gals rock.
For those wondering about how JHO was spawned, Hoss from the forum here had a free hunting forum on "Be Seen" Forums called "California Deer Hunting" back in the late 90s. CDH had a link off the DFG website that funneled a lot of members to that forum along with some of us who helped spread the word to other websites. When Be Seen announced they were going to close all their free forums a couple people asked me to start a new CA Hunting forum since I had been writing my own hunting webpages for a few years on Geocities. I gathered a couple friends for mods and admins and we started with Ikonboard forum software which evolved into Invisionboard. Back then the forum name was Jesse's Hunting Page (JHP). In 2003 the name was changed to JHO and a real LLC company was formed. A few years back we stepped up to Vbulletin forum software that we use today.
Where is JHO headed in the next 10 years? We're working on a complete overhaul of the whole site to make it easier to navigate and find info. The forum change was the first upgrade (Phase 1). We're working on the what they call the back end, the software that will make the rest of the site work a lot better. Members will be able to have their stories become articles to be shown on the main index home page if they want is one new item we'll have. We've added Tapatalk to allow you to post from a Smartphone anywhere is another innovation members already like.
Thank you again for your input and sharing here and your friendship, I do appreciate it.
Now help me blow out all the candles.
Jeff "Jesse" James
Owner of JHO
Jeff "Jesse" James - Owner of Jesse's Hunting & Outdoors
You can always tell who's in 2nd place by who's whining and crying the most. - Old hockey coach.
Dum spiramus tuebimur
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"In the beginning of a change, the patriot is a brave and scarce man, hated and scorned. When the cause succeeds, however, the timid join him... for then it costs nothing to be a patriot." -Mark Twain
YUCK, there's SPIT on my monitor!
Hoppy Birdie, Two Ewe
Hoppy Birdie, Two Ewe
Hoppy Birdie, Deer, Ewe
Hoppy Birdie, Two Ewe
and many Booooooar..........
I'll keep my day job......
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There are two types of countries in the world today.
Those that use the metric system and those that have been to the moon.
I'm still waiting to shake the hand of the first JHO'er I meet in person, but I've learned a lot and had a some great laughs (and shed a few tears) on this board.
I'm proud to be a part of JHO, let's keep it rolling !
Think me not unkind and rude,
That I walk alone through grove and glen.
I go to seek the God of the wood,
And fetch His word to men.
Happy Birthday JHO! Thanks Jesse and all you admins too. I have enjoyed my four years reading the forum. The only blight in four years was Inchr48s reference to Belch's Bad Moon Rising. Took the song off my Ipod, but hasn't helped. Anyway, thanks again to everyone that helps keep this forum going.
" I come home with an honestly earned feeling that something good has taken place. It makes no difference whether I got anything; it has to do with how the day was spent."
-Fred Bear
Congrats and happy B Day...
Great job by jesse and the mods to continue making this the absolute best outdoor site there is...
Stop Global Whining...
It's been a goodtime. I remember when I joined in May of 2002....Met a lot of good friends on this site that turned into awesome hunting buddies. Thanks again JHO!!!!
~Hunting the West and beyond~
Howdy JHO,
Happy Birthday! Great job.
Frank X. Morris
Happy Birthday, JHO!
(Belchfire that song rocked)
Science flies people to the moon...Religion flies people into buildings
Happy Birthday JHO from a long time member. I see I joined when you were just 8 days old! Cradle robber!
He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" Matt 16:15
Happy Birfday JHO!!! I won't forget this birthday it is the same day as my wifee's!!!! Thanks Jesse it would have taken me another ten years to meet the good friends and hunting buddies that I have already made in just the last year and a half on JHO. Can't thank you-all enough...
TU member
Sierra Pacific Fly fishers Association
DU member
CWA member
SCVQUWF (santa clarita valley quail upland wildlife federation)
It has always been my private conviction that any man who pits his intelligence against a fish and loses has it coming. ~John Steinbeck
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JHO!! Thanks to you Jesse and all the mods and also to all the members, who together keep this the best site around! Hard to believe I joined over 8 years ago. I still have an original JHP sticker on the truck in addition to the latest sticker.
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"Democracy ends when the government takes from those willing to work and gives to those who aren't"
Thomas Jefferson
Happy 10 years. This was the first place that I found others with some of the same views and I've learned a lot too.
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Happy Birthday JHO!
"Turning deer into venison since 1975"
Happy Bday and a big THANK YOU to Jesse and all you mods!
Well JHO, you'll be a teenager soon!
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Society in any state is a blessing, but government even in its best state is but a necessary evil. T. Paine
I am old enough to remember when this really was the land of the free. CS
this has been a great site and can only guess how many hours or sleepless nites you have put into this site to keep it up and running!! For thank you Jess may the next 10 be eaiser
LIFE MEMBER OF RMEF,SCI,and NRA
I've only been here since 2007, but have read much and enjoyed all of it.
Great stories and information, as well as amusing subjects.
Originally made for Wilma, but in this case only the song need apply.
Happy Anniversary.
'Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children what it was once like in the United States where men were free.' - Ronald Reagan
If you teach your kids to hunt, you won't have to hunt for your kids!!
Congrat's on keeping this thing up and running! It takes alot of time and effort and it is appreaciated by all who visit it.
Man, it sure doesn't seem like it's been that long.
I don't even want to think about how many hours Jesse has put into the site in those years.
Happy Birthday, JHO!
"Someday you and I will take the Great Hart by our own skill alone, and with an arrow. And then the Little Gods of the Woods will chuckle and rub their hands and say, "Look, Brothers. An Archer! The Old Times are not altogether gone!" - Adrian Eliot Hodgkin
There are few sites as comprehensive and informative as this one. That fact that it's made it this long in the intertubes speaks for itself. Well done Jesse.
Judge Gideon J. Tucker, wrote in a 1866 ruling that "No man's life, liberty, or property are safe while the legislature is in session."
Happy birthday JHO! Love this site and went on some memorable hunts with some great guys and gals from here!
"ab ovo usque ad mala"
Thanks from me as well. Lots of great info and good people. I also have met several friends that I would have never met without this site.
Thanks jesse and congratulations! I've learned a lot from JHO!!! Good people here.
"If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice."
Wow, what a ride! Looking forward to the next 10 years. I found this site looking for home-brew camera ideas and it has been an absolute blessing to me! Thanks to Jesse and the others for everything. It's a great site and will always be a great place to meet new hunting buddies and swap stories.
Maybe even one of these days we could start back up with the Texas JHO get togethers. Maybe this year I will be able to coordinate being in California with a JHO get together of some sort as well.
Thanks again Jesse!
BigSwad's Blog
"They who can give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. "
- Benjamin Franklin
Happy Birthday JHP....err... JHO!
"No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms. The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government"
-- Thomas Jefferson, 1 Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334
It's been a wild 1st 10 for sure....the highs, the lows and the in-betweens. Hard to believe the Yahoo groups were well over a decade ago as well.
Strong Work Jesse! You have a whole bunch of us who'd do almost anything for you if you were ever in a pinch. To the next 10 years sir!!
"I'd rather have my picture taken with a herbivore than a hollywood star"


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A Common Strangeness : Contemporary Poetry, Cross-Cultural Encounter, Comparative Literature
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Why is our world still understood through binary oppositions-East and West, local and global, common and strange-that ought to have crumbled with the Berlin Wall? What might literary responses to the events that ushered in our era of globalization tell us about the rhetorical and historical underpinnings of these dichotomies? In A Common Strangeness, Jacob Edmond exemplifies a new, multilingual and multilateral approach to literary and cultural studies. He begins with the entrance of China into multinational capitalism and the appearance of the Parisian flaneur in the writings of a Chinese poet exiled in Auckland, New Zealand. Moving among poetic examples in Russian, Chinese, and English, he then traces a series of encounters shaped by economic and geopolitical events from the Cultural Revolution, perestroika, and the June 4 massacre to the collapse of the Soviet Union, September 11, and the invasion of Iraq. In these encounters, Edmond tracks a shared concern with strangeness through which poets contested old binary oppositions as they reemerged in new, post-Cold War forms.show more
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- 01 Jun 2012
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About Jacob Edmond
JACOB EDMOND teaches English at the University of Otago, New Zealand.show more
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"A Common Strangeness is unique among studies of contemporary poetics in being genuinely global in its perspective and its reach. At home in Russian and Chinese as well as American poetry and that of his native New Zealand, Jacob Edmond pinpoints the crucial relationships that exist between what are seemingly disparate poetic cultures. The Chinese poet Yang Lian, who lived in exile in Auckland, is read under the sign of Benjamin and Baudelaire. The American Language poet Lyn Hejinian's important dialogue with the Russian avant-gardist Arkadii Dragomoshchenko is studied carefully, and Bei Dao, Dmitri Prigov, and Charles Bernstein are treated as representative figures of cross-cultural thinking in the age of globalism. Edmond's is a provocative, exciting, and genuinely original study of the new poetics; we will all be learning from it!"-Marjorie Perloff, Professor Emerita, Stanford University "This bold triangulation of six Chinese, Russian, and American poets advances lively current debates about global literature by exploring encounters that challenge the old binarisms and chart possibilities of literary singularities for a future poetics. Edmond's shrewd account of literary crossings in post-Cold War history helps us imagine how we can experience the challenge of new literary configurations."-Jonathan Culler, Cornell University "Jacob Edmond addresses what he calls 'forms of textual strangeness' across contemporary poems of beautiful complexity and staying power. This theoretically astute book challenges us to read with a keener eye and to recognize how much poetry can tell us about political catastrophes, national dislocations, and promises of cultural renewal."-Stephanie Sandler, Harvard University "Edmond differs from most scholars who make a point of crossing national and linguistic boundaries to speak of a new 'world literature' in that he deals with non-Anglophone as well as Anglophone writers and can give close readings of the former as well as the latter because he knows their languages and the histories of their literatures. The fact that he applies this knowledge to a number of representative poems makes his study unique... He makes significant contributions in the areas of literary history, textual analysis, and a theory of comparative literature that 'negates commensurability in favor of superimposition, encounter, and touch."--Michael Heim, University of California, Los Angeles "Ultimately the readings support an interpretation of Benjamin as authority for interpreting the experience of globalization, or "common strangeness" as that experience appears in poetry. The close readings are ... also very worthwhile in the context of critical discussion of World Literature." -Edward M. Gunn, Cornell University "One of this book's secrets: it is, above all, a long essay on the relation between the general and the particular after deconstruction. What is it possible to say about poetry, or the global, in the face of the poem and the individual? As an antidote to these dichotomies, A Common Strangeness gives us triangles, operating in varied scales. Edmond's analysis of poets from the US, Russia, and China allows him to shed new light on the patterns of literary making and cosmopolitan thinking that drive the aesthetics of globalization today. Overlapping, Edmond's philosophical and linguistic triangles become hexagons, enneagons, dodecagons. These multiplying shapes provide fertile new ground for anyone interested in comparative poetics after 1989."-Eric Hayot, Penn State University "'A Common Strangeness' is a work of real and very wide scholarship."- Nicholas Reid, Reid's Reader "Jacob Edmond has written a remarkable book--impassioned, theoretically astute, and timely--that deserves to garner significant response across many fields in the humanities."-Vitaly Chernetsky, New Zealand Slavonic Journal "Jacob Edmond's new book, A Common Strangeness, is anything but common and signals what I hope will be a new trend toward more ambitious studies of late-modernist to contemporary poetics on a global scale."-Jonathan Stallings, Modern Chinese Literature and Culture The words transnational and globalization appear frequently within scholarship on contemporary poetry, but so far there have been few sustained attempts to narrate recent developments across more than two language-groups or geographical regions ... At least one person can now be said to fill the bill... Edmond shows himself to be thoroughly grounded in the relevant literary traditions, and whether a given poem is written in English, Russian, or Mandarin, he proves able to supply the kind of intensive, patient, erudite textual analysis that one associates with the Yale school back in its heyday. -Brian Reed, Contemporary Literature "There is no doubt that A Common Strangeness, with its focal point in the aesthetic concept and device of estrangement, is a valuable contribution to recent scholarship that aims at finding new ways to look at the intricate network of relations of poetry to the world."-Cosima Bruno, The China Quarterly "The words transnational and globalization appear frequently within scholarship on contemporary poetry, but so far there have been few sustained attempts to narrate recent developments across more than two language-groups or geographical regions ... At least one person can now be said to fill the bill... Edmond shows himself to be thoroughly grounded in the relevant literary traditions, and whether a given poem is written in English, Russian, or Mandarin, he proves able to supply the kind of intensive, patient, erudite textual analysis that one associates with the Yale school back in its heyday." -Brian Reed, Contemporary Literature "In this ambitious and rich work, Jacob Edmond explores the relationship between recent poetry and globalism. Rejecting both the traditional East/West binary and the local/global opposition which he sees as its replacement, Edmond maps out the middle ground- an area of contact and exchange in which seemingly disparate poets pursued a common poetics of strangeness in the post- Cold War years." -Slavic and East European Journal "This book is a remarkable accomplishment. It resists the fashionable solution to the problem it sets itself--it does not seek to dismantle the genre of the poem in deference to the authority of contexts."--Brian Glaser, symploke "This book examines the changes in poetic discourses that have followed from the end of the Cold War and the rise of a global literature, and it engages with impressive competence in the fields of Chinese, American, and post-Soviet literary cultures... An understated, versatile, and clear exponent of poetic analysis and cultural commentary"--Andrew Kahn, Slavic Review "Edmond's book offers a rich and thought-provoking study and stimulates comparatist research... the book offers an interesting juxtaposition of 'estranged' poets of various backgrounds and calls the reader's attention to important politically and culturally controversial trends in societies such as China, Russia, and the U.S. It opens up new research vistas by drawing scholarly attention to issues that have become increasingly important in the contemporary world where old oppositions are no longer operative."--Marina Grishakova and Mart Laanemets, Recherche litteraire / Literary Research "The strength of Edmond's study is the close readings of each poet, which are subtle and insightful across the broad range of national traditions he examines."--Joseph Acquisto, The Modern Language Review "In this superb study Jacob Edmond adeptly and convincingly unites the theory and practice of disparate writers seeking varying cultural philosophies of commonness and strangeness under the broad, all-encompassing umbrella of politics, literary theory, culture, art, and philosophy. His edifying investigation invites further avenues of inquiry."--Journal of Cold War Studies, MIT Press (Project Muse) "This is an engaging and bold study, which combines skillful close reading with theoretical astuteness." -The Russian Reviewshow more
Table of contents
List of Illustrations Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Yang Lian and the Flaneur in Exile 2. Arkadii Dragomoshchenko and Poetic Correspondences 3. Lyn Hejinian and Russian Estrangement 4. Bei Dao and World Literature 5. Dmitri Prigov and Cross-Cultural Conceptualism 6. Charles Bernstein and Broken English Conclusion Notes Works Citedshow more