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TransLink officials say they're confident their new Compass card will work well and be used by the vast majority of transit passengers despite criticism that those who pay in cash aboard buses won't be given a valid transfer for SkyTrain.
The new payment system will undergo a beta test by 10,000 volunteers – twice as many as TransLink hoped to recruit – starting Sept. 9 ahead of a full launch later this year or early next year.
Riders will tap their smart card on blue reader disks as they board a bus or SkyTrain and tap out again on exit – the system will register the trip length and debit their account accordingly.
The transfer incompatibility of bus-issued tickets – blasted on social media as a double charge for those who pay cash – stems from TransLink's decision not to retrofit either all the bus fare boxes at an extra cost of $25 million or else faregates at SkyTrain stations for $9 million. Neither fix would have worked for more than a few years and were deemed not cost-effective.
But not everyone hates TransLink's decision.
Surrey transportation advocate Daryl Dela Cruz says those who pay in cash infuriate him because they slow down bus boarding, especially when they don't deposit the right amount.
"It causes delays and holds up lines, especially on long and busy bus routes," Dela Cruz said. "It's almost a vendetta I have when I see the number of people who pay with cash fares."
He predicts faster boarding as more people swipe cards instead of dropping coins and expects more buses will actually run on time as a result.
Mike Madill, TransLink's vice-president of enterprise initiatives, said convenience is the main aim of Compass, but he agreed less cash payment should speed bus boarding.
"It's more efficient and it keeps the lines moving," he said, noting the new card can be read in less than a third of a second.
Cash payers who don't want to pay again if they transfer from bus to SkyTrain can avoid that by getting a Compass card, so they'll have a strong incentive to switch.
About 6,000 passengers a day pay in cash on buses and transfer to SkyTrain – 1.5 per cent of the 400,000 daily bus users.
Other transit systems, including London and Paris, don't allow cash-paid transfers from bus to trains, and Madill said London saw its share of cash payers drop from 30 per cent to about 2.5 per cent after its similar Oyster card rolled out.
For now, TransLink will simply mirror the existing three-zone system and fare structure with the new cards.
Reloadable card
The vast majority of transit users who use a monthly pass or a book of pre-paid FareSaver tickets are expected to easily make the switch to Compass cards and find it much less hassle.
No longer will they have to go to a retail store each month to buy a new pass or book of tickets.
Most will buy a month pass on their card online or over the phone, as well as at vending machines at SkyTrains and some other locations.
Those who link their Compass account to their credit card or bank account can have it automatically buy a new month pass at the first of each month.
For those who prefer the equivalent of soon-to-be-eliminated FareSavers, which offer a discount on a book of 10 tickets, Madill said any amount of prepaid cash put on a card will qualify for a 14 per cent discount.
That's less generous than the 24 per cent discount from cash fares that FareSaver buyers now get.
Asked why FareSaver users will pay more under Compass, officials say FareSaver discounts had become "artificially inflated" in recent years because TransLink was only allowed to increase prices for cash fares, not the prepaid tickets.
They say the discounts will become consistent under Compass.
An auto-load feature will let users program their card to automatically add a preset amount whenever the balance drops below $5.
A Compass card that's lost or stolen can be replaced and the unused balance transferred over, provided the user has registered.
"For the customer, it's going to be way more convenient," Madill said.
Monthly pass users who claim the federal transit tax credit in the past had to collect their receipts each month. Compass card users who buy the monthly pass option will be able to go online and print out a transaction history to submit instead.
Cash can also be used to buy Compass cards at station vending machines in amounts as low as $6.
Low-income options
Responding to concerns that poor residents without bank or credit card accounts will face obstacles, Madill said there will be some additional locations, including a yet-to-be-announced retailer, where machines will dispense cards for cash.
Anti-poverty groups that hand out tickets to low-income clients to get to job interviews or appointments will be allowed to buy bulk Compass cards, valid for a single use for up to 90 days.
Some question marks remain.
TransLink doesn't know how many riders will forget to tap out with their card as they exit the system and then get charged for travelling the default three zones when they may have only travelled one.
And it's not clear what bugs the beta testers may uncover.
"We expect things will crop up that we don't know about and we'll be able to make some adjustments," Madill said.
Asked if TransLink considered using some discounts or incentives to encourage early sign-ups – as TReO successfully did in getting motorists to register to pay tolls on the Port Mann Bridge – Madill said it was unnecessary.
"We really think that the card will sell itself," he said. "We think the adoption rate is going to be pretty high right out of the gate."
After Compass cards are offered to the general public, the old and new systems will run in parallel for a number of months before the activation of the new faregates – the other part of the $171-million system.
It should reduce fare evasion but more value is expected from better data on where transit users go, guiding future transit system improvements.
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Q: Are you going to play on Thursday night?
HUARD: Im not sure. Im feeling better and feeling good.
Q: Any problems being ready for Houston?
HUARD: Oh no, Ill be fine.
Q: How does it feel to have your own team now?
HUARD: Im excited, this is a great opportunity, Im looking forward to the challenge and getting started here. Certainly we have our work cut out for us with three of our first four games on the road, but its a challenge that were up for and well go out there and try to win some ball games.
Q: Do you feel that youve earned the right to be the starter?
HUARD: Absolutely. You go out there and you work hard and this is why you play football, to be the starter. Certainly Ive worked hard my whole career and Im looking forward to this opportunity.
Q: What was your feeling when Herm told you that you would be the starter on Opening Day?
HUARD: I was certainly excited. Like I said, this is why you play the game. We have a great football team, a veteran offense, a lot of guys that Im comfortable and familiar with and were in a system that Ive been in for four years. There are a lot of things working in my advantage and now its just a matter of going out there, making plays and helping this team win football games.
Q: What do you have to do in these next 10 days to getting everyone on the offense up to speed before Houston?
HUARD: I think its just a matter of getting everybody on the same page. Weve got RB Larry Johnson back here, TE Jason Dunn is healthy and our offensive line is getting healthy. I think its just a matter of working all together, getting reps and plays and going over our game plan that we are going to be using in Houston. We have two weeks to do that and over the next two weeks thats what well work on.
Q: Did you ever think that youd never get this opportunity?
HUARD: I think that Ive always believed, hoped, that someday I would get this opportunity. You see a lot of quarterbacks develop later on over the course of their career. Brad Johnson, Steve Young, Rich Gannon; there have been a number of guys who have gotten their opportunity later in their career and made the most of it. You play to be the starter and thats kind of what I kept plugging along all these years. This is a great opportunity for me for sure.
Q: You never once doubted that this day would come?
HUARD: No, not by any means. I dont think you ever want to get caught in the rut of, hey, Im just a backup. Thats who I am. I dont think I would have lasted as long as I have in this league if I had. You want to be the guy and you want to play. I think everybody thinks that who plays this position in the league. If you dont have that mindset, you wont be ready when your number is called. At the quarterback position guys get hurt and go down every single year. Youve got to be ready at a moments notice to come out of the bullpen and do your job. Every quarterback must prepare to be a starter.
Q: Did you get any calls from anyone in the league after it was announced that you were the starter?
HUARD: Yeah, a number of friends and former teammates. I definitely got a number of phone calls; people were excited that I got this opportunity.
Q: Did Tom Brady or Dan Marino call you?
HUARD: Yeah, some of those guys. Im not going to sit here and elaborate on who called me. Seriously though, a lot of my friends and former teammates left text messages and voicemails. They wished me well and told me that theyd be rooting me on.
Q: Doesnt that make you feel good?
HUARD: Yeah, absolutely. The longer you play this game, the more friends and connections you have around this league. Everyone has been pretty excited for me.
Q: Is there still, in your mind, a competition to keep the starting quarterback position?
HUARD: Absolutely, there always is. I dont know if there is anybody, other than a handful of quarterbacks in this league that never worry about the guy behind their shoulder. I think you always do and certainly if a team struggles, its the first place you got to pick them up or pick up the pace. I know that Brodie is a great quarterback who is going to push me from behind and whom the organization has a lot of belief in. Certainly you want to go out and keep the job.
Q: Do you feel that you won the job by default?
HUARD: No, by no means. You might judge that on a couple of series in preseason games, but weve been battling since the spring and since last season ended. I think the competition has been fair and weve both had the same number of reps, except for in the games.
Q: How come neither you nor Herm think that it is that important for you to get many reps in the preseason?
HUARD: I dont know. Its one of things where most of the time youre in the huddle with guys youve never played with. Its important to get in work, but we do so much work on the practice field against our number one defense. Practice like you play the game and I think that you get enough out of it.
Q: What excites you about this particular offense?
HUARD: As you look at our weapons, the running game is a quarterbacks best friend. Certainly with RB Larry Johnson, RB Michael Bennett, TE Kris Wilson and RB Priest Holmes, weve got a lot of weapons there to get the offense going. Then you throw in the best tight end in football. I think weve got a lot of weapons on offense. Youve got veteran leadership with WR Eddie Kennison split out on the end with our first-round draft pick and WR Samie Parker. We have guys who have been here with a veteran offensive line. I think that across the board its a pretty good group. Its just a matter of coming together and doing our thing, going out there having great balance and competing against Houston.
Q: When you went out to the New Orleans game and knew you werent going to play, did you feel that if Brodie Croyle played really well he would have been named the starter?
HUARD: No, you can only worry about yourself, getting healthy and helping your teammates on the sideline in whatever role or capacity you can. I never really thought about that.


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It's all about the new guy and first impressions
So, what'd you think?
Of the new guy, that is.
Seems to have a bit of a "presence" doesn't he?
Seems to be able to command respect from those around him, can make his points quickly, lucidly and with passion, leaving no doubt that he's in charge.
I don't know for sure how that's going to translate once he gets on the floor as the guy in charge but as first impressions go, I think he made a good one with the people in the room.
The one thing anyone wants in a coach is to be able to capture the attention of his players, get them to buy what he's selling and a lot of the good ones do it by the force of their personality.
The Xs and Os don't change all that much from one organization to the next or from one coaching philosophy to another; what the good ones do is get players, fans, bosses and, yes, even the media who distribute the message to listen intently and give respect.
This might have been one of the best lines from Casey:
I don't need players to like me, I want them to respect me.
Fooled you on the mock draft, didn't I?
Sorry about that, got caught up in a whole bunch of Dwane Casey for the web and the paper and it got put back a day.
Tomorrow's paper and the website later today for sure. I just need to find the precise reasons why Brandon Knight makes more sense that Kemba Walker here. You understand, right?
So, another bargaining session comes Friday and that has to be good news.
But when they start talking about billions of dollars and hundreds of millions in give-backs or takeaways or whatever, my eyes kind of go all glassy and my mind wanders.
I don't think there's an appetite among fans or readers for the minutia of contract negotiations, I know for a fact that I don't have the expertise or even the contacts to fully explain it so I don't know that I'm going to be much help as this story drags on interminably.
My Man Sheridan does a good job explaining things, he's been far closer than I to these kinds of stories for years so here's what he wrote about yesterday's chat.
Speaking of the draft, I had a couple of guys in the organization make the same point to me in separate conversations yesterday.
Is there anyone at No. 5 who is better than what they have at the same spot now?
Think about it and we'll discuss it a bit more in the morning but right now they have a young team with some promise, a new coach who may be able to change things, and there is a feeling of optimism around there. It may be cockeyed optimism but at least it's not dread and when you look at the possibilities for the pick, is it really a huge upgrade at any spot?
More specifics tomorrow but here's one: Is Kawhi Leonard really an upgrade over James Johnson? Seriously. Maybe in a few years but that's a total guess. Is he today? I don't know. And neither do a couple of Henchmen.
Oh, this is going to make the new coach popular in some circles.
A hockey analogy:
"In the playoffs, we spliced in some hockey into our game film because we thought we were playing too soft at the start of the Miami series and it really set the tone. I don't know a lot about hockey, I've heard about it, but we spliced in guys checking players up into the windows and boards, that type of thing. That's the way we're going to play."
This is why I like Rick Carlisle.
Sent him a text early yesterday morning wondering if he was around and able to chat for a minute or two about Casey.
Got one back about 30 minutes later saying, yeah, he was around and to call right then.
I did, we talked, got some good quotes and a bit of insight and when we were making small talk about life in general, he told me he was walking the streets of Paris on vacation.
That's above and beyond the call of duty for anyone, there are players and coaches who don't have time for you when they're in the same gym, let alone on a different continent.
All kinds of players filtering back into town, I hear.
Saw DeMar and Sonny at the Casey thing yesterday, I understand Jerryd Bayless and Ed Davis are in town and I expect there'll be some working out and fooling around going on in the gym over the next few days, the same kind of unofficial workouts that happen in September.
That's not a bad sign, I guess. It'll give them a chance to at least meet the new coach, hang out a bit and, perhaps, get to know whatever draft pick they end up making on Thursday night.
Oh and because you know me and hairstyles/fashion/stuff I really don't know a lot about, DeMar shows up with these cornrowy things on his head and all I can think of is that if he lets it grow for a month or two, he'll look like Oak when he had those twisty things that were, um, unique.
One more Casey quote on his demeanour, which can be quite animated during games:
As a head coach, I'm not going to be as hard-charging as I was an assistant. With our staff the way it was built in Dallas, that was my job, my role … that's what I had to bring every day. I may have to do it here, I'm not going to say I'm not going to do it but I may have to temper that and my staff has to do a good job of making sure I temper it with the right disposition.
I don't want to wear our players out, I want it to be fun to come in and play hard every day … that's on us to be innovative, be creative as part of our approach to practice."


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smv1210 wrote:I think, You have nothing to be proud about - the driver does not work on Ubuntu 11.10 (i386):
ferni wrote:...
/home/andrew/Downloads/linux-tbs-drivers/v4l/cpia2_usb.c: In function 'cpia2_usb_init':
/home/andrew/Downloads/linux-tbs-drivers/v4l/cpia2_usb.c:902:9: error: 'THIS_MODULE' undeclared (first use in this function)
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make[2]: *** [_module_/home/andrew/Downloads/linux-tbs-drivers/v4l] Error 2
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make[1]: *** [default] Error 2
make[1]: Leaving directory `/home/andrew/Downloads/linux-tbs-drivers/v4l'
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SergioDanielG wrote:Hi ferni. I sent a email to email@example.com two days ago with the same error. They say me they are working to update drivers, but it's not simple.
We can only hope.
Best regards.
ferni wrote:Thanks. Do you (or anyone else) know what is causing problems? Is it the new 3.2 kernel? If i go back to an old kernel will it work? Or is it an x64 problem?
SergioDanielG wrote:
It's the new 3.2 kernel. I don't know why. I'm actually using driever 20111118 with kernel 3.1.0-1 without problems..
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Forbes Online
March 18, 2013
by Hank Cardello
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's attempt to ban big sugary drinks fell flat last week when a judge blocked it, and Bloomberg has vowed to appeal. That's the last thing he should be doing.
Critics said the proposed ban had too many loopholes, for example covering sodas but not milkshakes. They decried yet another case of overwrought nannyism. The judge called the ban "arbitrary and capricious." Businesses called it unfair and unworkable. All true—but all beside the point.
The point, one Bloomberg should respect as a business leader, is that solving vexing societal problems in which business plays a role is a slower and bloodier process when business' needs are ignored, whether the problem be obesity, smoking, guns, automobile safety, or whatever. Time and again, progress has come faster when an industry saw that what was in the public's best interest was in its own best interest, too. The U.S. auto industry for years fought off activists like Ralph Nader who wanted safer cars. Only when Detroit figured out that paying attention to safety conferred competitive advantages already enjoyed by Volvo, Mercedes, and other European automakers did it willingly embrace safety beyond what the government mandated.
Bloomberg's accomplishments in business have given him powerful currency, both in money and influence. As mayor he has used that currency to make changes that have benefited a majority of New Yorkers, such as banning smoking in public places, reducing crime, and helping residents find affordable health care. He also has encouraged the private sector to invest in affordable housing. This initiative will help 165,000 more New York City families find affordable housing by some time this year.
His social activism hasn't stopped with food and housing. He has demonstrated leadership on the national stage as co-founder of Mayors Against Illegal Guns, a 900-member group that aims not to ban guns but to keep criminals from illegally obtaining them. And he has used his personal fortune to bankroll national and international causes that he is passionate about, fighting crime, improving education, and helping local governments run better.
But in his anti-obesity campaign's focus on Big Gulps, Bloomberg's currency is being spent in the wrong place. In his evolution from business titan to social activist, he has forgotten what made him so successful as a businessman. He is approaching the obesity crisis with an activist's fire-throwing fervor, attempting to solve it by making a scene, micromanaging business, and busting chops. Instead, he should bring his well-honed, considerable business skills to his crusade, focusing on finding ways to help both sides get what they want.
Here's what he should do.
Bloomberg deserves credit for taking on this deadly and costly public health crisis. I hope that even when he is no longer mayor he will continue the fight on the national stage, as passionately as Bill and Melinda Gates have adopted education and the Pew family has advanced arts and culture. But he needs more than just passion and fervor. He needs to be persuasive, practical and business-savvy, drawing on the very qualities that built his fortune and reputation.
Hank Cardello is a Hudson Institute Senior Fellow and Director of the Obesity Solutions Initiative.
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6:00am Tuesday 12th June 2012 in Sport By Andy Warren
SWINDON boss Paolo Di Canio is still confident of bringing former loanee Jay McEveley back to the County Ground, but admitted there are hurdles in the way of any potential deal for midfielder John Bostock.
The pair made their Swindon debuts in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy final defeat to Chesterfield in March having joined the club on temporary deals, and both went on to play a part in Town's League Two title victory.
Left back McEveley is available for free as he is at the end of his contract with Barnsley, while Swindon are pursuing another loan move for Tottenham midfielder Bostock, who still has another year to run on his deal at White Hart Lane.
Di Canio is continuing to work on a deal for McEveley, but believes the Premier League club's desire for Bostock to spend pre-season with them could scupper any potential return.
"There are two different situations," Di Canio said.
"With McEveley, we're still in contact and I want to speak to him for different reasons. I want to keep him, he's free, and there should be no problem with him.
"With Bostock the problem is only the pre-season because normally the top clubs want to keep the players for the pre-season and maybe give them a loan after the pre-season."
Di Canio values pre-season preparation highly, and if a deal can be done he is keen for Bostock to prepare for the new campaign with the rest of his squad.
"To be honest, I don't like this because now everybody knows the way we train and everybody knows for me it's crucial - the first period of the season, where for 25 days you build not only the condition and the fitness but the way you play.
"Especially if you want to try to do something different with the player, to teach him how to prepare, to change maybe his position.
"If they don't accept to give me the player before pre-season I find it difficult.
"Maybe in the future we can discuss about this but in my opinion I would have him before. In this moment we are talking with them and we'll see what's going on. I would like to have Bostock, I like him."


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An essay by Albancando, an English for Speakers of Other Languages student at Chattahoochee Technical College, has been selected for publication in "The Change Agent," a biannual newspaper for adult educators and learners.
In her essay, the Ecuadorian-born woman detailed the struggles of her parents, sister and four brothers for an assignment for her workplace literacy course taught by Arlene Zinsu. Her essay also focuses on the preschool she helped found for native children in Ecuador in 2008 in one of the most dangerous parts of her city.
"Life was not easy for the family in Bogota," Albancando said. "We faced racial segregation and mistreatment. We were ridiculed for our clothing and physical traits."
Albancando's parents moved to Bogota, Colombia, in 1960, where her father worked as a weaver, making shawls, tablecloths and blankets to sell to tourists.
In 1991, the Colombian Constitution was changed to grant rights to native communities within the country.
Native Kichwa Colombians, such as Albancando, were formally recognized in 2003 and formed an organization to represent themselves. Albancando held the office of treasurer and went on to manage a government project to create a preschool for the indigenous communities living in Bogota.
"I decided to do my best to make this opportunity for our children," Albancando wrote in her essay. "But what motivated me more to fight for this project and create the school for them is that the children would have a place in which they could enjoy good welfare, safety and cultural learning."
She began classes in March and said she is already anxious to write more.
"I would like to write more articles," she said. "I learned (from) my parents precious values, traditions, the place where I grew up … the time was not easy for my family. I think those experiences can help somebody to have resilience."
ESOL classes are offered at Chattahoochee Technical College Learning Centers in Bartow and Cherokee counties for students who want to improve their English speaking and/or writing skills. Some students enter the program with no knowledge of English, while others may speak the language well but want to improve their writing skills, said Rebecca Long, marketing specialist for the college.
Long said many students wish to improve in both writing and speaking in order to feel more comfortable in jobs or in North American culture. Students who are interested in the program can visit www.chattahoocheetech.edu/prospective/learningcenters.


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5 cups flour
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3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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2 teaspoons ground cloves
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup vegetable shortening, cut into cubes
5 eggs, beaten to blend
3/4 cup milk
1 cup chopped walnuts
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Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl. Add shortening. Cut in with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture is crumbly. Add eggs, milk and nuts. Mix well.
Form mixture into 1-inch balls. Arrange on prepared sheets. Bake until cookies are no longer shiny, about 12 minutes. Transfer to racks to cool.
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Beginning in 1941 and continuing for half a century, Bob Hope headlined 57 USO tours, bringing a bit of joy to the lives of U.S. military men and women serving in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, the first Gulf War, and more. And he was deeply proud of this work. When President Bill Clinton named Bob Hope an honorary veteran in 1997, Hope responded, "I've been given many awards in my lifetime – but to be numbered among the men and women I admire most – is the greatest honor I have ever received." Today, Bob Hope would have turned 110. As we prepare to honor veterans on Memorial Day, we take a look at a few highlights of the honorary veteran's work for the USO. 1944: A World War II show presented "somewhere in the South Pacific"
1957: In Guam and Japan with Jayne Mansfield
1966: Entertaining the troops in Cu Chi, Vietnam on Christmas Day
1984: Christmas in Beirut
1990: One of his final USO tours, with Rosemary Clooney
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- Benefits Of FHA 203k Loans
- 203k Loan Overview
- Myths About 203k Loans
- Rehab Loan Options
- Hiring A Lender
Minneapolis, Minnesota FHA 203k Loans
FHA 203k loans allow buyers to purchase foreclosures and short sales that are sitting vacant due to any rehab work needed to make the property move-in ready.
In addition to minor cosmetic upgrades, this loan can be used to completely remodel most 1-4 unit dwellings, and borrowers can even finance in up to 6 month's (principal, interest, tax and insurance) payments to avoid having to worry about additional housing costs while the property is being renovated.
Main Benefits Of 203k Loans:
- Finance Upgrades - Cosmetic to structural renovation work.
- Get What You Want - Buy a property, turn it into a home.
- Increased Values - Improve the re-sale value and save money.
- Energy Efficient Upgrades - Save on utility expenses.
- Low Downpayment - As little as 3.5% of the purchase price for FHA 203k loans.
- Perfect "Fixer-Upper" Loan - New paint, carpet, kitchen remodel... and the list goes on.
- Discounted Listings - Get a better deal when buying an ugly property that needs a little TLC.
As long as you have an experienced team of 203k lenders, consultants and contractors working for you, a rehab loan is an option you may want to explore.
203k Loan Overview
Established by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in a 1978 official amendment to Section 203k of the National Housing Act (NHA), this mortgage program was intended to serve as important tool for community and neighborhood revitalization, as well as for expanding homeownership opportunities.
Bottom line, this program helps preserve neighborhood real estate values, as well as creates employment opportunities for local contractors.
FHA's primary goal is to help borrowers purchase a home they may not otherwise be able to finance based on the down payment requirements of most conventional loan programs. To further that goal, FHA offers favorable loan terms, higher loan limits, and flexible down payment options to qualified buyers.
While candidates are not required to have as large a down payment or the income amounts mandated by many conventional loan programs, they will need to show evidence of a steady, verifiable income and a good credit history.
Credit qualification, loan limits and other requirements for all FHA 203k loans are the same as standard FHA loans. Borrowers must demonstrate the willingness and ability to repay the loan. Like standard FHA loans, maximum loan amounts depend on the property's geography (city, state, county).
The distinct difference between standard FHA loans Minneapolis, MN and the 203k programs is that 203k rehabilitation loans are specifically designed to offer loans on distressed, outdated, uninhabitable or poorly maintained properties that may be unable to qualify for conventional loan programs.
In addition to the purchase price of the home, the FHA 203k loan allows the borrower to project costs and include the funds needed for the rehabilitation and related expenses, such as materials and labor.
Common FHA 203k Loan Terms
Don't let a few new vocabulary terms overwhelm you about the process, it's your 203k lender's responsibility to clearly articulate everything you need to know about in a manner that you can clearly understand and trust.
Simply put, a rehab loan is basically a construction financing program that involves a few other components and team players.
For your reference, we have listed a few of the most common rehab loan terms below.
Contingency Reserve:
The 203k Contingency Reserve is a padding of additional funds, typically in the amount of 10%-20% of the total cost of the renovation. The lender will require a Contingency Reserve to cover overrun costs if the project goes over budget.
If the scope of work is relatively simple and repair costs are below $7,500, the lender may waive the reserve requirement. Subject to lender approval, the borrower may use unspent funds from the Contingency Reserve account to perform additional property improvements; otherwise, the monies must be applied to pay down the mortgage principal.
Draws and Inspections:
A draw is an approved release of funds to the contractor. The first draw will not be scheduled until the lender has determined that the applicable building permits have been issued.
Thereafter, inspections are performed by the HUD Consultant or HUD-approved lender's staff prior to the approval of a draws. Each inspection will determine whether or not the work has been completed and is compliant, and will indicate approval for funds to be released.
FHA 203k Consultant:
Borrowers who choose the full, standard 203k will partner with a HUD Certified Consultant on their loan.
The HUD) 203k Consultant's job is to provide knowledge and guidance during the renovation, and is tasked with protecting the homeowner and ensuring that the renovation is completed according to the homeowner's wishes.
A 10% holdback is required on each release from the Rehabilitation Escrow Account on all Standard 203k loans. The total sum of all holdback funds will be paid out only after the final inspection and release of the Final Notice.
The Streamlined 203k loan is designed with only two draws, and holdbacks are not applicable.
Lender Work Write-Up:
For the full FHA 203k loan, the HUD Consultant will prepare a detailed description of the property repairs needed. Using detailed line item descriptions and pricing, the Work Write-up will include the borrower's desired upgrades, as well as what will be required to satisfy the lender, FHA, and building code compliance.
Mortgage Payment Reserve:
Funds equal to six mortgage payments plus mortgage insurance (MI) can be included to cover monthly mortgage payments if the property will not be livable during the rehab project.
Mortgage Insurance (MI):
Two types of mortgage insurance may apply to a 203(k) transaction: An Upfront Mortgage Insurance premium, and a monthly mortgage insurance premium.
The Upfront Mortgage Insurance (UFMIP) is a one-time loan insurance fee collected on behalf of FHA at the close of the transaction. In addition to the UFMIP, a monthly mortgage insurance premium (MIP) is due on all FHA transactions.
Rehabilitation Escrow Account:
After the transaction is closed, the loan proceeds and the contingency reserve are placed in an interest bearing escrow account.
The lender will release funds through a draw at pre-specified stages in accordance with the Work Write-Up.
Scope of Work:
HUD 203k Consultant will use the Lender Work Write-Up to prepare a detailed Scope of Work designed to help contractors return the best bids possible.
Myths About Getting a Rehab Loan
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Even though the FHA 203k loan provides significant benefits to property values and employment opportunities, many local real estate professionals are reluctant to pay attention to these government insured rehab loans due to the misconception that they are impossible to close on time.
Yes, it is true that FHA 203k loans require an experienced team of renovation lenders, real estate agents, consultants and contractors to ensure a successful closing.
However, most real estate transactions require a certain level of experience to protect buyers and sellers, which is why you should strongly consider hiring a Rehab Loan Expert to help guide you through the qualifying and funding process.
If your current real estate agent does not have anything good to say about 203k loans, then please have them Contact Us about our Rehab Loan Training and Certification seminars. We're obviously very passionate about rebuilding the real estate market, and we believe education is the key to helping this program take root in our community.
Delays, confusion, endless paperwork, government interference, exorbitant costs, shady contractors, disappearing lenders, clueless real estate agents and disillusioned sellers who pull out of a deal…
These are a few of the falsehoods and myths about the 203k that are unfortunately getting undue media buzz and keeping qualified borrowers from purchasing or refinancing their dream home with the FHA 203k loan.
The 203k Is Not Just A Rehab Loan
One myth is that the 203k is only a rehab loan. Yes, it can be used to renovate a distressed property, but this unique loan is also ideal for undertaking a kitchen or bath remodel in an already-desirable home.
From structural renovations and repairs to wish-list improvements like carpet, cabinets and tile, this government-sponsored loan program allows the borrower to include their remodel expenses in one single, efficient FHA mortgage. The absolute best point about the 203k is that this loan allows you to borrow money based on how much the home will be worth AFTER the repairs have been completed, which means instant equity.
In many areas of the country, a 203k loan is helpful if you need water damage and mold remediation.
Time Is On Your Side!
Although some 203k loans may take a week or two longer than a conventional mortgage, depending on the type of renovation work required, our rehab loan experts can close the average FHA 203k in 30-45 days.
The fact is, a typical 203k should close in roughly the same time frame as most other loans. The secret is working with an experienced lender with a network of Certified Consultants and proven, qualified Contractors who are familiar with and knowledgeable about the 203k process.
The 203k Requires Too Much Paperwork
While more paperwork is required, the documentation process isn't tedious if you are working with an experienced Renovation Team that knows the ropes. Keep in mind, almost every mortgage requires a bunch of paper-chasing.
Borrowers must work with FHA 203k experts who know the loan, understand the process, and are proactive about producing and processing the required paperwork and effectively moving the loan forward.
Bottom Line: Most borrowers and agents who report a bad encounter with the 203k did NOT work with a trained, certified, knowledgeable Renovation Team who had their best interests in mind.
You don't need to travel the same road! Choose a Minnesota 203k lender with an established track record who fully understands government requirements, who has excellent Contractor and Consultant contacts and who can guide you through the ultimate myth-busting FHA 203k loan experience.
Rehab Loan Options
There are many types home improvement and construction loans that are created to help homeowners or buyers renovate a property.
This site is dedicated to providing a comprehensive online educational resource that focuses specifically on FHA, Fannie Mae and Energy Efficient Mortgage programs.
The following list outlines a few of the most popular home improvement loans, along with a link to a related page that will give you more information:
FHA 203k Streamlined Limited Repair Program
Basic cosmetic (non-structural) repairs and property upgrades. FHA's Streamlined 203(k) program permits homebuyers to finance up to an additional $35,000 into their mortgage to improve or upgrade their home before move-in. With this product, homebuyers can quickly and easily tap into cash to pay for property repairs or improvements, such as those identified by a home inspector or FHA appraiser.
More Info: FHA 203k Streamlined Limited Repair Loan
HUD Reference: HUD Mortgagee Letter 2005-50
FHA 203k Standard Full Structural Loan
The Standard 203k was created specifically for projects that warrant extensive work or repairs, projects that will take longer than six months to complete, or when rehab costs will exceed $35,000. This option must be used when a property requires (or the borrower requests) structural work, such as a room addition or the removal or relocation of an interior or exterior wall.
Additionally, Standard 203k loans have no maximum repair amount.
More Info: FHA 203k Full
Fannie Mae HomePath®
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Reformatted papers and documentation regarding the indigenous Cuna, Quiché [K'iche'], and Yaruro Indians of Panama, Guatemala, and Venezuela, respectively. compiled by a Jesuit social anthropologist The microfilm includes textual materials, maps, and charts such as various field notes and related materials on the life, culture, and victimization of indigenous people. The collection also includes photographic copy prints and negatives and interview recordings in separate series.
Borrowed from the author for preservation reformatting, 1998-2002, 2004, 2007, with the originals then transferred to the Central American Province Jesuit Archives. Processed by Mark G. Thiel, CA, 1998-[ongoing].
The Cuna (Panama) and Yaruro (Venezuela) documentation will follow.
Ricardo Falla-Sánchez (1932-) is a Guatemalan Jesuit and anthropologist.
He studied in the United States and has dedicated his life to
documenting the lives and cultures of the Quiché [K'iche'] Maya Indians in
Guatemala and other indigenous peoples in Central America. His
writings document the massacres of Indian communities, their struggles
for justice and human rights, and their revitalization with assistance
by Catholic Action, an outside organization.
Maya (Guatemala)
Series 1, Field Notes and Manuscripts, reels 1-3 and reels 4-5: The Maya papers, which are in Spanish [Castillano], correlate to the Ph.D. dissertation and published writings by the author: La conversión religiosa: estudio sobre un movimiento rebelde a las creencias tradicionales en San Antonio Ilotenango, Quiché, Guatemala (1948-1970), University of Texas at Austin, 1975; Quiché Rebelde: estudio de un movimiento de conversión religiosa, rebelde a las creencias tradicionales, en San Antonio Ilotenango, Quiché (1948-1970), 1978; Masacres de la selva: Ixcán, Guatemala, 1975-1982, 1993; Massacres in the Jungle: Ixcan, Guatemala, 1975-1982, 1994; and Historia de un gran amor: recuperación autobiografica de la experiencia con las Comunidades de Población en Resistencia, Ixcán, Guatemala, 1993.
Restrictions: The microfilm contents are divided first by the expiration date of the restrictions. There under they are arranged by geographical area, and there under by alphabetically and/or numerically arranged subject categories created by the author. Within each folder the order is according to document or page numbers assigned by the author. Targets on specific ties between the published and unpublished material have been added to the microfilm. Reels 1-3 are restricted to 2018 (20 years) and reels 4-5 are restricted to 2038 (40 years).
Series 2, Photographs: Copy prints and negatives pertaining to the Quiché Indians in Guatemala.
Restrictions: Processing of the photographs is incomplete. Restricted to 2018 (20 years).
Series 3, Interviews: In Spanish [Castillano] and Quiché [K'iche'] regarding the life experiences of Quiché Indian adults and children in Santa Maria Chiquimula, Totonicapan, Guatemala.
Restrictions: The dates and number of years restricted to be determined. The restrictions apply to access to both the comprehensive version of the Ricardo Falla-Sanchez, S.J., Papers, Series 3 Descriptive Inventory and to the recordings.
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A primary school in Nelson is celebrating its centenary next week and pupils, staff and the wider community will be enjoying a range of events and activities to mark the special occasion.
Llancaeach Junior School has been busy preparing for the historic milestone and during May pupils collaborated with local artist Chris Partridge, from Mobile Arts Projects, to produce a mosaic to celebrate the last 100 years of Llancaeach. The children's artwork will also be featured on new signs for the front gates of the school.
On June 17th, former pupils are invited during the afternoon and evening to view a display of old photographs and registers available in the school hall. Members of the Choral Society that practice at the school every Monday will perform and further musical entertainment will also be available.
Then, on June 18th, a Bee Gees Tribute band (featuring a Year 4 pupil's father, Mr Ralphs) will play at the school during the evening. This event is open to children, parents, governors and staff at the school.
The big event takes place on Saturday June 20th when pupils of Llancaeach and Llanfabon Infants will meet at the Infants school at 11pm dressed in period costume from the last 100 years - or in Sci Fi costumes to show what pupils of the next 100 years might be wearing! They will then parade through Nelson and it is anticipated that there may be as many as 600 children and parents will take part. The aim is for the pupils to arrive at Llanceach Junior School yard for a Noon start of the Community Fete.
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The original address 909 N. Milwaukee Avenue has now been renumbered. The White Front Theatre was opened by Carl Laemmle on February 24, 1906.
This early nickelodeon was the stepping stone to success for Carl Laemmle, who went on to form Universal Pictures in 1912. The White Front Theatre was closed in 1911, and converted to retail use as a five & dime store.
The building is currently used as a Foot Locker store.
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My guess as to location would be the building next door at 1253, the Foot Locker store. The style of building and size conforms more closely to the era of this theater.
The Moving Picture World of July 15, 1916, had an article about Carl Laemmle's first venture into the movie business (Google Books scan here.) There's a 1906 photo of the White Front Theatre, but it is cropped too close to reveal whether or not it was in the building that now houses the Foot Locker store.
The building did have narrow windows on the upper floor, like the windows in the Foot Locker building, but the article says that the White Front property had a fifty foot frontage, while the Foot Locker building appears to be only half that width. If the theater was at what is now 1257 N. Milwaukee, it's likely that it has been demolished, as the building now on the site has much wider windows on the second floor. At the very least, the entire facade was replaced.
The MPW article says that Laemmle gave up the theater when his original five-year lease ran out, at that in 1916 the building housed a five-and-ten-cent store.
After extensive research on this area, my former Chicagoland area neighborhood, the Foot Locker building is the location Carl Laemmle opened his White Front Theatre. The building once had a matching side to it. The larger building was never there. It was built years after the other side had burned from an interview I conducted with two surviving women of that day. One was Lydia Pucinski, a popular radio personality in her own right. I found this building and informed Carl Laemmle Junior about it soon before we met in 1979, when the structure was not a Foot Locker, but the longtime business known as Byster Brothers Clothing store. After viewing the photo of the nickelodeon, I recall seeing these triangular openings above the doorway. There is no question that this is the location. I lived in Chicago most of my life and interviewed neighbors (and one of the Byster sons and an employee who knew stories his father told him about the theatre), now long gone, who were young people at the time Laemmle was a part of their community.
Incidentally, it was Carl's brother Joseph Laemmle, who opened his brother's nickelodeon for in February 1906. Joseph's daughter Carla Laemmle (born Rebecca Isabelle Laemmle). Carla's Uncle Carl moved Joseph and his family to California in 1921. Carla has lived there since. In fact, the family was one of three families to live at Universal City. Carla and I have been good friends for 15 years. She is an amazing individual at the age of 102 (born 1909: just as her Uncle Carl was breaking away from theatre owner and began producing motion pictures forming the IMP company).
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Plus one here.
I am an anarchist. Deal with it.
Yeah I agree wit the Nick Cage part. Let's have him move on and play more interesting marvel characters than GR. Cage as Strange, Cage as Moon Knight, Cage as Hellstrom, Cage as Longshot, Cage as Luke Cage
Mah Sheet: Moon Knight, Thor, Wolfsbane, Taskmaster, Doc Ock, Black Bolt, Cage, Hawkeye, Sunfire, Boomerang, Hellcat, Shang-Chi, Misty Knight, Bishop, Magik, Cypher
The last one was TERRIBLE.
Nightcrawler, Jean Grey, Gwen Stacy, Peter Parker, Professor X, Mar-Vell, Richard Rider- Bring Them Back!!!
Is it possible to be worse than the first?
I confess to not seeing the second one.
Both were extremely profitable for the studios, despite how poor they were. I'm restraining myself and using the word poor, but to explain how poor I think they are, I actually punched the friend who told me that it was worth seeing, as did my house mate, but she was a bit rougher.
As we know, it's the dollar that talks, rather than the reviews.
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For all intents the assumption was we were done with solo Hulk films.
That seems to be back on the table.
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I took a buddy of mine who is not much into comics to see it. I felt almost physically bad for him. The first one was mostly terrible for the cast (Cage and Mendes), but it was kinda fun. This last one is terrible. As my friend said, you have no sympathy for the main character, or pretty much anyone else.
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I am an anarchist. Deal with it.
I took a buddy with me for the first one. I too felt terrible for bringing him. I did not cared to see the second one on theaters. I suggest if there is a thirds, only because the two first were succesful (though I doubt it) no one should watch it. Plain and simple. Vote with your wallets and stuff.
I am an anarchist. Deal with it.