Urchin-structured zinc oxide(ZnO) nanorod(NR) gas sensors were successfully demonstrated on a polyimide(PI) substrate, using single wall carbon nanotubes(SWCNTs) as the electrode. The ZnO NRs were grown with ZnO shells arranged at regular intervals to form a network structure with maximized surface area. The high surface area and numerous junctions of the NR network structure was the key to excellent gas sensing performance. Moreover, the SWCNTs formed a junction barrier with the ZnO which further improved sensor characteristics. The fabricated urchin-structured ZnO NR gas sensors exhibited superior performance upon NO2 exposure with a stable response of 110, fast rise and decay times of 38 and 24 sec, respectively. Comparative analyses revealed that the high performance of the sensors was due to a combination of high surface area, numerous active junction points, and the use of the SWCNTs electrode. Furthermore, the urchin-structured ZnO NR gas sensors showed sustainable mechanical stability. Although degradation of the devices progressed during repeated flexibility tests, the sensors were still operational even after 10000 cycles of a bending test with a radius of curvature of 5 mm.
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President Obama: "This Got Done Because of You"
This morning, President Obama hosted an event at the White House to talk about the payroll tax cut -- which Congress voted to extend last week.
Flanked by a group of Americans who shared stories about what they would be forced to give up without the tax cut, he gave credit to all of those who added their voices to the debate:
This got done because of you; because you called, you emailed, you tweeted your representatives and you demanded action. You made it clear that you wanted to see some common sense in Washington. And because you did, no working American is going to see their taxes go up this year. That's good news. Because of what you did, millions of Americans who are out there still looking for work are going to continue to get help with unemployment insurance. That’s because of you.

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Germany and Japan are both confronting substantial social and political challenges of an increasingly aging society. Their goal is to find sustainable solutions, particularly with regards to social and labor rights. Among important objectives in this field are generational equity, financial viability of the social security system, and prevention of age discrimination. By comparing both countries’ legal frameworks, resolutions and strategies on the issue, potential problems can be uncovered and possibly avoided.
Date: July 7. 2017, 9:30 am to 5 pm (doors open: 9 am)
Venue: Conference Room (3F), Bldg.8, Waseda Campus, Waseda University
Language: German and Japanese (simultaneous interpretation)
Hosted by: Waseda University School of Law, Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, German-Japanese Association of Jurists (DJJV), Japanese-German Center Berlin, and Waseda University Institute of Comparative Law
Supported by: German Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection

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Hi there, I have a bricked Gigabyte Z390 Aorus Master. I want to flash both the main and backup bios. The chips are both mx25l12873f. I would like assistance in finding system info (MAC,UUID,Ect.) from the failed bios flash, and in replacing those values in the new bios file. Can anyone help me with this? This is my first time doing this but I did order a ch341a programmer which I will receive tomorrow, and I have the files @Lost_N_BIOS provided in the flashing guide. I really just want to do this properly, and will be competent in doing everything requested.
@Binkodyl - In Gigabyte BIOS, only MAC ID is stored in GbE region of BIOS, you can replace that easily via UEFITool 25.0 + hex editor. Or you can use hex editor directly on entire BIOS, GbE region starts at 1000h, first 6 bytes there are the MAC ID Placeholder (88 88 88 88 87 88) that you replace with your real MAC ID
For MX25L12873F use CH341A v1.31(1.4) (CH341AFree) (This is the name of the folder), ASProgrammer 1.4 or 1.41, or CH341A v188.8.131.52
@Lost_N_BIOS This is all I’d need to do? Also, what is the preferred method to dump the bios file? Sorry for the double post. Couldn’t ping with the reply at the bottom of the post.
@Binkodyl - It’s OK, you can use edit button next time Yes, for Gigabyte, only MAC ID is stored in BIOS.
Dump BIOS with programmer, then fix MAC ID in stock BIOS and program back in. If you are bricked now, that is the only way you can dump the BIOS. But, you don’t have to dump, unless you want to, you can just directly program in your MAC ID fixed BIOS
You only need to do MAIN BIOS, then you can use hotkey or Qflash to reflash backup BIOS chip. Or you can also boot to Main BIOS after fixing it, then go to Qflash, then flip BIOS switch and flash the other BIOS (I think this one has BIOS switches, at least spec page so 2x BIOS switch)
@Lost_N_BIOS can i clip onto the chip safely with it removed from the socket? Its soic 8 and not dip. Or is there another method I should use for contact?
@Binkodyl - Yes, it’s not ideal, but if you are careful it should not bend legs. Put it on from above chip, don’t let it snap onto the legs, release it onto them slowly.
If you are worried, you need to order one of these in 200mm to use in programmer
I will let you know what happens tomorrow when I get my programmer in the mail @Lost_N_BIOS. Thank you so much for the advice you’ve given me. You’ve put a lot in to this forum and I know that sometimes you aren’t appreciated as much as you should be. But you’re awesome man. I’ll hit you up whenever I need something and I know you’ll be here.
@Binkodyl - OK, good luck, and be gentle, those legs do bend easily, so release lightly and do from above (maybe with chip setting on table)
Thanks for the kind words of appreciation, it means a lot to me, thanks!!
@Lost_N_BIOS It went perfectly. My ch341a programmer came in the mail this morning. It came with that soic adapter you were talking about. I assembled the programmer, inserted the chip, installed drivers and inserted the programmer into the USB port. I read the chip, dumped the bios, copied the mac address that was at 01000h, and edited the new bios file in a hex editor. Then I erased my chip, blank checked and I then opened the new bios bin and wrote it to the chip. After verifying, I put the mx25l12873f chip back in the motherboard socket for it and booted my pc. It all went smoothly and very quickly. I used CH341A programm v1.34 with win10.


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Dalston car park death: One man charged with murder as a second man arrested
- Credit: Archant
A man has been charged with murder following the death of a man who was allegedly attacked in a Dalston car park.
Huseyin Akkoyun, 46, of no fixed abode was charged today with the murder of Mehmet Degerli, 49. He will appear at Thames Magistrates’ Court later today.
A second person - a 20-year-old man - was arrested today on suspicion of murder, and is currently in custody at a north London police station.
Mr De?erli, 49, of Stoke Newington, was found collapsed in a small residents’ car park off Sandringham Road at the junction with Cecilia Road at 1.09am on Wednesday.
Paramedics tried to save his life at the scene, but he was pronounced dead a short while later, Scotland Yard said.
Mr De?erli’s car which was parked in Sandringham Road had been damaged, and police have appealed for any witnesses to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to call the incident room on 020 8345 3985 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
- 1 'Shock and sadness' after news GP practice will close
- 2 Business owners concerned by twice-burgled Stamford Hill shop
- 3 South Hackney stabbing: Woman arrested and man left fighting for his life
- 4 Worries at lights shutting off around Hackney
- 5 Chance of snow in London this weekend
- 6 EXCLUSIVE: Planet Organic responds to backlash about incoming Broadway Market store
- 7 Which Underground lines are affected today
- 8 Things to do in north London: Christmas markets, workshops and more this weekend
- 9 Covid-19: How Hackney's current figures compare to November 2020 lockdown
- 10 Missing girl, 11, could be in Hackney

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Meghan McCain Blasts Meghan Markle's Rumored Presidential Aspirations In Searing Op-Ed
Miles Teller is opening up about the advice Kobe Bryant gave him before he passed. "Kobe's big thing for me was just like 'Miles do epic s**t.' Whenever he would kind of write something to me that is that he ended it with. [He] is similar to Tom [Cruise], with his work ethic and everything, but if you want to put your stamp on something you really need to give it everything you got and you need to outwork everybody else," he told Access Hollywood at the premiere of his new film "Spiderhead." The 35-year-old actor also gushed about his wife Keleigh Sperry and joked that she is on "the payroll" after helping his "Rooster Wiggle" dance go viral. "Spiderhead" starts streaming on Netflix June 17.

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A little more than three months after they exchanged a terse handshake near midfield at M&T Bank Stadium, Ravens coach John Harbaugh and his Pittsburgh Steelers counterpart, Mike Tomlin, were together again in an entirely different setting.
At a posh...
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Ravens outside linebacker Terrell Suggs has never hidden his contempt for the New England Patriots.
He has repeatedly taken jabs at Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and characterized the AFC East franchise as "arrogant" following the AFC championship game...
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When the Ravens signed inside linebacker Dannell Ellerbe four years ago as an undrafted free agent, it was for a modest sum.
It cost them just a $2,000 signing bonus to get the former University of Georgia standout under contract.
“I've come a...
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Every morning, Monday through Friday, blogger Matt Vensel will hook you up with reading material -- mostly on the Ravens but with some other Baltimore sports stuff, too -- to skim through as you slug down coffee and slack off at the start of your workday....
| Jul 31, 2013
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Each Wednesday, blogger Matt Vensel will highlight five statistics that really mean something for the Ravens.
116 -- total quarterback pressures for Elvis Dumervil in his past two seasons, according to Pro Football Focus.
Elvis Dumervil has been one...
| Aug 25, 2013
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As the final round of the 2013 draft began in April and Matt Furstenburg agonized over where his NFL career would begin, the former Maryland tight end got a phone call that eased some of his anxiety.
So many people — from friends and former...
| May 31, 2013
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History definitely isn't lost on Josh Bynes, particularly when it involves the Ravens' tradition for investing time and energy into developing undrafted inside linebackers.
Whether it's Dannell Ellerbe, Jameel McClain or Bart Scott, all were once...
| May 17, 2013
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The Ravens haven't traditionally been big spenders when it comes to signing undrafted rookie free agents.
Their recruiting efforts have been and remain primarily based on selling players on their strong track record of giving undrafted rookies a...
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Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis announced Wednesday that he would retire at season’s end. He is one of the greatest linebackers to lace them up. Here is what other media outlets are saying about Lewis this morning.
--- Jason Cole of Yahoo! Sports...
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The abrupt retirement of trouble-prone inside linebacker Rolando McClain shouldn't necessarily have a major impact on the state of the Ravens at the position.
Here's the logic:
1. Despite his imposing size and first-round pedigree, McClain was never ...
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|Title:||Glutathione S-transferase P1 genotypes, genetic susceptibility and outcome of therapy in thai childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia|
|Keywords:||Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology;Medicine|
|Citation:||Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention. Vol.8, No.2 (2007), 294-296|
|Abstract:||Glutathione S-transferases (GSTs) are enzymes that involved in bio-transformation by conjugation of electrophillic compounds to glutathione. Polymorphisms within genes that encode GSTs may affect the function of the enzymes. Polymorphisms of GSTP1 at codon 105 residue forms GSTP1 active site for binding of hydrophobic electrophiles, and the Ile-Val substitution affect substrate specific catalytic activity of this enzyme and may associate with susceptibility to malignant human disease, especially acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), which is the most common leukemia in children younger than 15 years old.Genetic polymorphisms within the GSTP1 gene of childhood ALL patients were studied. In addition, the association of genetic polymorphism of GSTP1 and genetic susceptibility of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) was also determined using Chi-square and Odds ratio. PCR-RFLP was used to study genetic polymorphism of GSTP1 in 100 ALL patients and 100 healthy individuals.The results show that there is no statistically significant association between each genotypes and genetic susceptibility of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) (OR=0.92, P -value=0.886). Moreover, there is no statistically significant association between each genotypes and demographic data of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). However, there are 2 cases of ALL with BM relapse show the polymorphic genotypes of GSTP1. It may suggest that GSTP1*V105 may be involved in relapse of ALL.|
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Don’t call it a comeback; he’s been here for years. Underground rock hero Neil Hagerty returns with Knuckleball Express, the electrifying new album from his long running project The Howling Hex, and first for Fat Possum Records. While he may be best known as one half of the critically confounding Royal Trux, Hagerty has thrived and survived beyond many of his subterranean peers from the late 1980s by staying true to his school of eccentricity. This supercharged collection of guitar-heavy choogle proves he’s still throwing heat in unexpected directions.
Recorded over eight days in Hagerty’s home of Denver, the album finds him teamed up with a brand new musical squad. The second most prominent voice and guitar featured comes from Nicole Lawrence, who has recently been seen onstage with Mary Timony and King Tuff. Thanks to a meaty mix by veteran producer Clay Jones (Modest Mouse, Elvis Costello, Townes Van Zandt), it’s as slick as the Howling Hex has ever sounded without losing any of their off-kilter scorch.
For this 10-song set, Hagerty drew on influences from the spooky smoothness of the Atlanta Rhythm Section and psychedelic repetition of the 13th Floor Elevators. Reveling in the human qualities and inconsistencies of a real rock and roll band, the quintet recorded live off the floor, often jamming long beyond where you hear them fade out.
“Rock and roll is what’s missing in bands these days that take a generic approach to playing that’s almost machine-like,” says Hagerty. “We don’t need that anymore because machines can actually do it. I don’t see what the difference is between a precise human drummer playing to a click track and EDM. There’s some weak dad-rock stuff being distributed now by people my age, so I’m just trying to up the ante. I get on stage and say all the words I believe in my daily life. Not every dad can do that.”
Without laying out a clear ideology in his lyrics, Hagerty’s surrealist poetry paints images of goth flowers, scorpions riding go-karts, and rivers bleeding gold. After the turbulent years of Royal Trux originally came to an end in the early 2000s, he escaped Washington, D.C for the remote deserts of New Mexico before settling in the tranquil environment of Colorado. “City In The Country” might be Knuckleball Express’s most autobiographical song, as he hints at the panic and tension of his past. “It’s just another addiction now, uh huh, and that’s why I won’t be seeing you around me” he harmonizes with Lawrence, before describing his new home. “The gentle way the blades are turning out sweet Rocky Mountain waves, cascading down the blue ice to the city far away.”
The Howling Hex’s new home on Fat Possum also provided a motivation for this album’s approach. With the possibility of reaching an entirely new audience, Hagerty aimed to put his own spin on the country, blues, and gospel music that has long been a cultural fabric of the label’s home in Mississippi. This can be heard in the extended instrumental jam that closes out “Words”, the harpsichord honky-tonk of “Cowboy Motors,” or the squealing leads of closer “North Aquarian.” Even drummer Kenneth Boykins gets his chance to stretch out for a solo, but of course it comes complete with zonked electronics.
“It really comes down to making something people want to listen to without throwing it out the window,” says Hagerty. “I didn’t want this to be an album everybody feels like they need to hear because it’s so cool. I’m old enough now that I don’t have to carry the burden of appealing to snobs anymore. No one’s going to know who I am or what this is, and that’s the great thing about it. It’s the least I could do after all the fucked up shit.”

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Virender Sehwag is still performing his best on Twitter and, probably, that is why we don’t miss Viru on the field.
Guys, do you remember Debashish Mohanty?
The forgotten bowler of the Indian team was famous for his unusual bowling action. He played in two tests and 45 One Day Internationals from 1997 to 2001. In the 1999 Cricket World Cup, he was the second highest Indian wicket-taker after Javagal Srinath.
Viru paaji is one such cricketer who wishes every Indian he has ever played with, keeping the spirit of togetherness alive. And today, when no one remembers Debashish Mohanty, he still acknowledged his contribution to the cricketing world on his 40th birthday.
Happy Bday Debashish Mohanty,who confused batsman ki kaunse haath se ball karega.99WC logo ws designed on his action pic.twitter.com/lgQUnxbqLi
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) July 20, 2016
There is no one like Sehwag.


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[The following excerpt is published courtesy of DLRC Press and its author, David W. Lange. This information was originally published in 2005 in The Complete Guide to Mercury Dimes]
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The most often seen errors within the Mercury Dime series are laminated planchets, broadstrikes and off-centered coins. These are not especially difficult to find, but all other error types are quite scarce. Exotic pieces such as double-struck and wrong planchet errors are very rare.
The following collection of errors was assembled from a variety of sources, as noted. The photographs are arranged in chronological order. The author would like to take this opportunity to extend a special thanks to those who shared with him these instructive and amusing examples of the minting process gone awry.


While many are still trying to wrap their heads around the fact that after 37 seasons, in 2021 there will be a new host of Jeopardy! as millions of people grew up with the sound of longtime host Alex Trebek’s voice on their television sets.
Unfortunately, after a nearly two-year battle with pancreatic cancer, America’s most popular game show host passed away at the age of 80 on Sunday.
Since then, tributes and well-wishes for his family have been rolling in by the thousands and have included many famous names as well as former Jeopardy! contestants.
Today we honor Alex Trebek. For over three decades he brought integrity, humor and intelligence to his duties as host of Jeopardy! He will be in our hearts forever.
Thank you, Alex. Love from us all. 💜 pic.twitter.com/w8abYY8SX5
— Jeopardy! (@Jeopardy) November 10, 2020
Alex wasn’t just the best ever at what he did. He was also a lovely and deeply decent man, and I’m grateful for every minute I got to spend with him. pic.twitter.com/CdHCcbqmp2
— Ken Jennings (@KenJennings) November 8, 2020
Alex Trebek’s courage, grace and strength inspired millions and awed those of us who knew him. A tremendous loss for his family, friends, co-workers and countless viewers. I was honored to be a friend and a part of his professional family for all these years. A very sad day.
— Pat Sajak (@patsajak) November 8, 2020
Alex Trebek was kind enough to film a cameo for our film Free Guy last year despite his battle. He was gracious and funny. In addition to being curious, stalwart, generous, reassuring and of course, Canadian. We love you, Alex. And always will.
— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) November 8, 2020
😭😭 6p weeknights will never be the same. So many great memories and thankful to have met him ❤ # https://t.co/W6TLqJy2Ug— Aaron Rodgers (@AaronRodgers12) November 8, 2020
I was obsessed with Jeopardy as a nerdy kid growing up in Ohio. I’ve loved and revered Alex Trebek since I can remember. What an iconic career. RIP Alex Trebek.
— John Legend (@johnlegend) November 8, 2020
On Wednesday, Alex Trebek’s wife Jean broke her silence and posted a photo of the couple from their wedding in 1990 along with a heartfelt thank you message to all of his fans for their support.
“My family and I sincerely thank you all for your compassionate messages and generosity,” Jean captioned the photo. “Your expressions have truly touched our hearts. Thank you so very, very much.
Many Blessings to all, Jean Trebek”
When she and the rest of Alex’s family found out that he had pancreatic cancer she wrote in an article for Guideposts that the news was, “A constant reminder of how precious life is.”
A good reminder for us all.
Alex Trebek’s final Jeopardy! episode will air on Christmas. How appropriate.


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In 2003 Surrey History Centre was privileged to take in the records of The Queen's Royal Surrey Regiment and its distinguished predecessors, which had formerly been housed at Surrey Infantry Museum.
The Regiment was formed in 1959 when The Queen's Royal Regiment (West Surrey) and The East Surrey Regiment were amalgamated. In 1966 it was absorbed into The Queen's Regiment, with a headquarters in Canterbury, thus ending the association of the county of Surrey with a regular regiment of the British Army.
The Queen's Royal Regiment (West Surrey), the second oldest infantry regiment in the British Army, traced its origins back to 1661, and was originally formed to defend Tangier in North Africa, which Queen Catherine of Braganza had brought to Charles II as part of her dowry. Later also known as the 2nd Foot, its association with Surrey began in 1881 when the regiment was reorganised as The Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment with its depot at Guildford. In 1921 it was restyled The Queen's Royal Regiment (West Surrey).
The East Surrey Regiment, with a depot at Kingston upon Thames, was created in 1881 when the 31st (Huntingdonshire) Regiment of Foot and the 70th (Surrey) Regiment of Foot were amalgamated. The 31st was originally formed in 1702 as Colonel George Villiers' Regiment of Marines and its 2nd Battalion was formed into the 70th Regiment in 1758.
The records, which span four centuries, are a wonderfully rich source for the lives and campaigns of those who served in the regiments, both with the regular battalions and in the militia, volunteer, territorial and conscript battalions. They bear witness to the military careers of 1000s of Surrey men, careers which took them through Europe and far beyond.
There are diaries and photographs of men serving in India and on the North West Frontier, against the Boers in South Africa, in the Far East, in the Crimea, and in northern Russia. There are the harrowing casualty returns and war diaries of battalions on the western front in the First World War, and first hand accounts of Dunkirk and the Burma Campaign. The routines of daily life in peace time are reflected in the series of battalion orders, in letters home and in photographs of sporting competitions and hunting expeditions in India.
The voices that can be heard talking through the records are not just those of the officers but of the private infantrymen too. There are plenty of examples of unofficial battalion and company newsletters and magazines which, amidst the jokes that don't bear repeating, give some insight into how those units maintained their morale and spirit in the most appalling circumstances and contrast poignantly with the unemotive casualty reports and the private sentiments expressed in letters.
Thanks to a generous grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund the records were all catalogued in detail and these catalogues can be searched online. A summary of the arrangement and content of the records is available.
Many of the records are the private papers, diaries, reminiscences and photographs donated by many of the men who served or by their families and descendants. We and Surrey Infantry Museum, which holds a collection of Colours, uniforms, medals, pictures and other artefacts, would be delighted to hear from anyone who has material relating to any of the regiments and their members.
- Dugout in Jeffery Trench, August 1917 (reference: ESR/1/12/14)
- Propaganda leaflet directed at 2/7th Battalion, The Queen's, in the Italian campaign, 1943 to 1945 (reference: QRWS/16/1/3)
- The girls they left behind. 2nd Battalion the East Surrey Regiment, leaving Dublin, 17 February 1922 (reference: ESR/3/13/13)


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The popular vote was significantly closer than the electoral vote.
He won that year's election by a large electoral vote and repeated his success four years later.
They say candidates could win the popular vote but still not become president if they lose the electoral vote.
The existing electoral vote arrangements have long been the object of heavy criticism and dire warnings.
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A recent photo of the cucuk of Kocukaya (Turkish newspaper Sabah)
ISTANBUL – Turkish media, led by the newspaper "Sabah", which is close to the Turkish government, confirmed that the Turkish intelligence service (MIT) has handed over its final report related to the case of Turkish investigator Selcuk Kocukaya, who is accused of collaborating with the Israeli intelligence service (Mossad) to the Turkish Court of Justice.
The Turkish authorities arrested Kocukaya and 17 others on charges of cooperating with the Mossad, providing information that would harm Turkish national security, and monitoring some Palestinian figures in Turkey last May.
The Turkish intelligence report, which I handed over to the court after completing all the necessary investigations, showed Kocukaya's involvement in direct cooperation with the Mossad, which established an intelligence network of Turks and foreigners inside Turkey, in which he receives classified information in exchange for money using intelligence methods.
The report added that the Mossad used the Kocukaya Encyclopedia to obtain data from public institutions, in preparation for committing murders, kidnappings and threats to specific figures inside Turkey, and the report also proved the existence of recordings of the accused while planning to commit crimes.
The report pointed out that the main goal of the Kocukaya cell was to create a perception in local and international public opinion that it is not possible to protect the personal data of foreigners in Turkey or ensure their safety of life, in addition to showing Turkey as a zone of operations for foreign countries, noting that this situation poses a threat to the internal and external political interests of the state.
Confession and denial
Kocukaya had admitted that a former Turkish military officer affiliated with Fethullah Gulen's group, the leader of Turkey's 2016 coup, had linked him to the Mossad, who asked him to monitor Palestinian, Iranian and Lebanese figures and gather intelligence on a Turkish electricity company.
Kojokaya denied the charges against him and his previous confessions on the grounds that she was under torture and trauma, and said that a company contacted him via email and asked him for some information in exchange for money, and that he did not know that this was against the law.
In the same context, the Turkish Court of Justice panel ruled to refer the case file to the prosecutor to see the details of the case, and also ordered the extension of the defendants' detention.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that Israel would pay a heavy price if it dared to assassinate members of the Islamist group Hamas in Turkey.
This came after the head of Israel's Shin Bet security service spoke of directives from the government to pursue Hamas leaders everywhere, citing countries including Turkey.
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California air regulators on Wednesday released a final draft of the state's new climate blueprint, charting an ambitious path to dramatically reduce planet-warming gas emissions over the next two decades.
California Releases Sweeping New Climate Action Plan to Reach Carbon Neutrality
The plan would siphon down the state’s use of fossil fuels almost entirely and paints a not-too-distant picture of what Gov. Gavin Newsom said is a “pollution-free future.”
“It’s the most ambitious set of climate goals of any jurisdiction in the world, and if adopted, it’ll spur an economic transformation akin to the industrial revolution,” Newsom said in a statement emailed to reporters.
His administration is billing it as the world’s first “achievable roadmap to implement carbon neutrality,” from a major economy. But nothing in this document will be easy for California. Nor is it guaranteed to succeed.
The plan, drafted by the state Air Resources Board, calls for slashing greenhouse gas emissions below 1990 levels by 48% by the year 2030 and 85% by 2045 (so far, the state has cut its carbon pollution by just 3% — and recent research from a UCLA-led study suggests those gains might have been wiped out by the firestorms of 2020).
California would need to add tens of millions of electric cars to its roads and be using a tenth of the liquid petroleum, gas and diesel it uses today in a little more than two decades.
State officials said the backbone of the transition is a "clean, affordable and reliable grid," and the policy framework includes a commitment to build no new gas plants. Instead, the state will meet the increased demand for electricity with renewable energy. To do that, California will need to build more wind and solar at a highly expedited rate, quadrupling its current capacity.
To keep the lights on, California will need to double its existing electricity generation capacity. The state narrowly avoided rolling blackouts this year after electricity demand nearly surpassed supply during a heat wave that baked the state for 10 days in September.
Lauren Sanchez, the governor’s climate adviser, acknowledged on a call with reporters that “this plan will indeed be very difficult to achieve because of the scale of the task and the speed with which it needs to be delivered.”
But, she said, “the governor will not take failure as an option, and neither should any of us.”
A more aggressive plan
The state’s powerful air board circulated a preliminary draft of the plan early in the year with the goal of 40% emissions reductions by 2030, but Gov. Newsom asked the agency to be more aggressive.
While the board hashed out the details over the course of months, California passed regulations to phase out the sale of new gasoline-powered cars.
And Newsom signed a series of aggressive climate bills into law setting new targets for clean energy and carbon sequestration on natural and working lands, establishing new rules on existing oil wells near neighborhoods and schools and expanding carbon capture and removal.
The latest draft incorporates these new efforts and others on offshore wind, clean fuels and climate-friendly housing construction.
But advocates and environmentalists want the state to move even faster, and have pressed for more aggressive targets.
Ellie Cohen, CEO of policy nonprofit The Climate Center, and UC Berkeley professor Dan Kammen argued in an opinion piece last week for California's target to be "at least 55% below 1990 levels by 2030."
They also criticized the state for what they said is “gambling on carbon capture and storage, a failed and expensive technology that perpetuates pollution in frontline communities.”
Reached by email on his way back from the COP27 climate summit in Egypt, Kammen said that the state's latest version still relies too much on these technologies.
'The harsh grip of petroleum'
In 2006, Republican Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed AB 32, the Global Warming Solutions Act, into law, which mandated that the state produce a climate change road map every five years. The air board released the first plan in 2008, and this is its third update.
Board Chair Liane Randolph told reporters that this update “is far and away the most important and the one with the most ambitious targets.”
“We need to take action to reduce the worst impacts of a changing climate,” Randolph said. “And there is only one way to do that: Break forever our dependance on fossil fuels, the harsh grip of petroleum, and move as fast as we can to a clean energy economy. And that's what this plan does. It delivers a massive reduction of climate-warming pollution."
The state estimates it would cut air pollution by 71% and save Californians $200 billion in health costs due to pollution, while creating 4 million new jobs.


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The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, but
to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly -- Buddha
There is no distance on this earth as far away as yesterday -- Robert Nathan
Nothing has happened in the past, it happened in the Now; Nothing will ever happen in the future;
it will happen in the Now -- Eckhart Tolle
Let us not look back in anger, nor forward in fear, but around in awareness -- James Thurber
Have you found yourself undervaluing your hard won accomplishments after you have achieved them -- being dissatisfied and wanting more? Is there always a need in you to be the best, the smartest, the prettiest to get the attention you need?
Are you a habitual worrier -- a "what if" kind of person? Do you find yourself saying all too often "if only I had done things differently"? Does your mind tend to wander into the past, carrying heaviness of remorse, disappointments, pain, and suffering? Do you find yourself projecting fear and suffering into your future? Do you anticipate problems even when things are going well?
Well, we are human. We have been there. But the important thing is to discover the power we have to minimize such negativity. To liberate our consciousness from the dark side, the first and foremost thing is to recognize these debilitating patterns that cause misery and undue suffering and actively help free ourselves.
As a start, notice that all of the above ruminations have to do with living in the past or in the future. And not only that; they are a form of nonstop chatter in our brain -- thoughts filled with judgment (self-imposed torments) that we live over and over again, and they continue to attract more such thoughts.
We are talking to ourselves endlessly; we are not listening, seeing, being; we have nothing to think about other than our thoughts; we are not in relationship with reality. We confuse the world as it is with the way we think about it, talk about it, and describe it. We can let this chatter of a reactive mind that does not "shut up" control us, or we can through awareness take the necessary steps to being unstuck.
Here are tips about living in the present that can be helpful:
1. To keep a check on fear based instincts/anticipations and reactions around them, live in the present.
Freedom and peace is in the now -- but not by avoiding the dark thoughts that creep up (when we try to
quiet our mind, we just disturb it all the more) or by suppressing them, but by seeing them for what they
are: just noise. For example, when our ego starts telling us that we are not attractive enough, smart
enough, or good enough, view the "noice" as thoughts spinning out of control in our head. We can bring
our mind back to the reality of the present, perhaps with some catch phrase like "now is what matters" or
"now is it."
2. Staying in the present is directly experiencing, i.e., giving profound attention to the moment we are
in. Mindful breathing from deep within our body (diaphragmatic breathing) can further reinforce that
sense of presence. Focus and draw from the process a relaxation response. The mind must flow like
the breath if we are to remain consistently present and not mired in distractions: bills to pay,
appointments to make -- the list goes on and on.
3. When a distraction butts into the middle of staying present, we can come back to the breath -- inhale
and release our exhale to unbind the shackles of the past and anxieties of the future. The constancy of breath can create the constancy of presence for us.
4. When we are in the moment, we have a better focus and things flow naturally out of us.
We will also feel centered, relaxed, and do what we are doing more easily since there is no interference by
"noise." As dance legend Giampiero Giannico has noted: The drama we create in our head can cause anxieties
and fears that impede the free flow of our creative energy. We are in essence surrendering our power to create. A heightened sense of awareness will unlock our freedom to explore challenges that lie beyond our comfort zone.
5. Living in the moment is not passing through the moments on the way to somewhere else; we are
then missing those moments and in essence, letting life pass us by. We must keep in mind that the past
can't be changed. It's done, set in stone, immutable, immovable. We can change our relationship to the
past, but staying there is simply ruminative and can be destructive. Anticipating the future is also a
futile exercise; no matter how much we like to convince ourselves otherwise, we can't really control the
direction in which things will go. We can set an intention, but keep in mind that the universe has a way
6. Living in the present does not mean that we should not plan for the future. On the contrary, if we
live in the present moment, we are in the best possible space to plan for the future. Have you been in a
situation where you regret a decision that you made under pressure? When we think back now, we may
find that the right decision may have been quite obvious except that at the moment we couldn't see it.
We possibly made a faulty decision because we were probably NOT in the present moment. We were
probably projecting some future scenario that cluttered our mind. Being conscious of the present moment and
living now is the productive space we can be to plan for the future.
7. Progress in getting to our objective/intention may seem excruciatingly slow. But we must try not to
get fixated on not having it and wanting to get it. Attachment muddles our clarity while pulling us into a
stressful state of mind. The mind must flow. It is this release that brings freedom. Once we release the
attachment and focus on being grateful for what we have in the moment, progress will seem to happen
naturally. Also, when we focus on the positive now, we'll feel that happiness that we may have thought
we needed to chase.
8. Living in the present is accepting life as it is now, not as how you wish it would have been. You can
then forgive yourself for the mistakes you have made and you can have peace in your heart knowing that
everything that should happen will happen. Each time we mindfully let go of thoughts about how
life should be and enjoy life as it is, we change our brain, making the habit of mindfulness easier and easier.
9. Frustration in the course of challenging ourselves is bound to happen. But keep in mind that during
the times when we feel most frustrated with our perceived lack of progress is when we may be on the
verge of a breakthrough. Challenging times are there to help us grow.
10. The reward is in the journey. Take this scenario for instance. Have you noticed that when you reach
a goal, it is not as exciting as you thought it would be? Do you remember how excited and exuberant
you were pursuing the goal? What does that suggest? In the journey you were instilled with a sense of
purpose which in itself is a fulfillment. But paradoxically the end you envisioned as making you happy
was not as fulfilling. Those present moments, i.e., the activity of getting there, are thus ultimately what
In conclusion, if we are hoping for things to be other than they are, constantly wondering how or why something
happened or how to fix it, we are lost. The opportunity for transformation is when we enter deeply into our experience
and choose to use it wisely. If circumstance cannot be changed then we can change our attitude toward them. We
may not be able to control the wind, but we can adjust our sails. We can either blame others or we can relax into each moment as it arises. Once we pass through the “fire” of challenges and chaos amidst us and find peace through inner awareness, we are likely to come out with gold on the other side. And as Zen teachers would say, the more we develop such awareness the closer we will be to "nirvana" -- the paradise of peace and higher wisdom.

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Extremists Use Virus Pandemic To Refresh
CANBERRA, Australia — Violent extremists and foreign spies have taken to the internet during the coronavirus pandemic, posing a new range of challenges for Australia’s top intelligence agency.
Mr. Burgess said for that intent on violence, more time at home online meant “more time in the echo chamber of the internet on the pathway to radicalization.”
“They were able to access hate-filled manifestos and attack instructions, without some usual circuit breakers that contact with the community provides,” said Mr. Burgess.
“Extreme right-wing propaganda used COVID-19 to portray governments as oppressors, and globalization, multiculturalism, and democracy as flawed and failing.
“Islamic extremist narratives portrayed the pandemic as divine retribution against the West for the perceived persecution of Muslims.”
He said in the case of foreign spies, “the lack of opportunity for international travel and reduced social mobility meant their tradecraft evolved, and they increased their online activity and approaches.”
Some of Australia’s adversaries were seeking to undermine and exploit Australia’s pandemic recovery.
“We have already seen extremists trying to stoke social divisions and foreign intelligence services wanting intelligence about Australia’s key export, technology, and research industries.”
Mr. Burgess said that the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation had also become aware of an Islamic State video last year that referenced the Australian bushfire crisis to encourage arson attacks in the West.
“It also featured a firearm—similar to the weapon used by the Christchurch attacker—with inscriptions such as ‘today we invade you in your own homes’ and ‘the Islamic State is remaining.’”
The intelligence chief last year called out right-wing extremism as being a growing threat.
“Since then, ideological extremism investigations have grown from around one-third of our priority counter-terrorism caseload to around 40 percent,” he said.
“The average age of these investigative subjects is 25, and I’m particularly concerned by the number of 15 and 16-year-olds who are being radicalized. They are overwhelmingly male.”
The COVID-19 pandemic had reinforced extremist beliefs about societal collapse and a “race war,” he said.
“An ideologically motivated terrorist attack in Australia remains plausible, most likely by a lone actor or small cell rather than a recognized group, and using a knife or a vehicle rather than sophisticated weapons.”
The ASIO boss revealed that his agency is changing its language, sorting people who pose violent threats into two categories: religiously motivated violent extremism and ideologically motivated violent extremism.
“Labels like ‘left’ and ‘right’ often distract from the real nature of the threat,” he said, adding that some Muslim groups found the term “Islamic extremist” as misrepresentative.
Espionage and foreign interference continued to be leveled at the federal government and all Australian states and territories.
Last year ASIO investigated a “nest” of foreign spies targeting relationships with current and former politicians, a foreign embassy, and a state police service.
ASIO investigated, identified, and verified the activity, canceling the government employee’s security clearance, confronted the foreign spies, and “quietly and professionally removed them from Australia”, said Mr. Burgess.
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The Republican Party is still former President Donald Trump’s party.
That is one obvious reality that emerges from the overwhelming defeat of U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) by Harriet Hageman, who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump, in the Republican primary for the Wyoming at-large Congressional District, with Hageman garnering 66 percent of the vote to Cheney’s nearly 29 percent.
Cheney lost by more than 63,000 votes, about 113,000 to 49,000, in the smallest state in the country population-wise. That’s more than Trump lost by in the swing states of Georgia (10,000 votes), Arizona (10,000 votes) and Wisconsin (23,000 votes) combined in the 2020 presidential contest when turnout was more than 158 million nationally.
That is to say, whereas Trump barely lost in those three states — if he had won Georgia, Arizona and Wisconsin in 2020 the Electoral College would have been tied 269 to 269 — Cheney was utterly annihilated in her party’s primary.
Which is little wonder. By serving as the ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, a committee that Republican leaders in the House have completely boycotted, plus being one of just 10 Republicans in the House who voted to impeach Trump the second time, who was ultimately acquitted by the Senate, Cheney has been nearly universally rejected by Republicans, who still support Trump nationally.
Of the 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach Trump, now Cheney has been defeated in her primary, and so was U.S. Reps. Jaime Herrera-Beutler (R-Wash.), Peter Meijer (R-Mich.) and Tom Rice (R-S.C.). Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.), Anthony Gonzalez (R-Ohio), John Katko (R-N.Y.) and Fred Upton (R-Mich.) all opted to retire rather than face a primary challenge. Only U.S. Reps. David Valadao (R-Calif.) and Dan Newhouse (R-Wash.), the latter of whom did beat a Trump-nominated candidate, remain on the ballot for the November Congressional midterms.
That builds on a pretty strong record in the party’s primaries this year, with Trump-backed candidates winning 183 out of 200 races, or 92 percent of GOP primaries, in 2022, according to Ballotpedia.
This borne out by national polls, too. In the latest Politico-Morning Consult poll released Aug. 11, Trump leads the Republican primary by 38 points: 56 percent to 18 percent for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and 8 percent for former Vice President Mike Pence.
That’s actually more than the 33 points he was leading DeSantis and Pence in the Aug. 2 Harvard-Harris GOP primary poll before the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) raided Trump residence in Palm Beach, Fla., Mar-a-Lago, on Aug. 9 to seize documents that Trump had clearly declassified before he ever left office according to Archives.gov under his inherent Article II, Section 1 executive powers.
In an Aug. 15 statement on Truth Social, Trump suggested it could help the GOP to victory in the November midterms, predicting, “Republicans could win many additional seats, both in the House & Senate, because of the strong backlash over the raid at Ma[r]-a-Lago. Polls are showing that some lost Republican territory over the last number of weeks has been more than made up with the unannounced Break In by the FBI, which should never have happened!”
Meaning, the Justice Department’s now six-year operation against Trump that began when he was still a candidate in 2016 may be actually boosting rather than diminishing Trump’s political fortunes, something that might emerge as an unintended consequence of the FBI raid.
But likely only if Republican leaders in Washington, D.C. including House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) manage to do more than just issue statements to push back on the Biden administration targeting Trump, President Joe Biden’s top political opponent.
Trump is right. The FBI’s criminalization of a clear exercise of presidential authority by Trump and threatening to imprison him changes almost everything we know about American politics. This is outrageous in a third world country, let alone in supposedly the most free country in the world.
The sooner Congressional Republicans understand their fates in November are inextricably tied to Trump, the better.
Robert Romano is the Vice President of Public Policy at Americans for Limited Government.


Many of us look forward to the day we retire, but do you know how many years you have to work to get your full state pension?
The amount of state pension you receive depends on how long you've been making National Insurance (NI) contributions towards it.
And when you get your pension depends on when you are born.
To get the new state pension you have to be a man born on or after April 6, 1951 or a woman born on or after April 6, 1953.
To get the basic state pension you have to be a man born before April 6, 1951 or a woman born before April 6, 1953.
But the government is currently in the process of raising the state pension age and from October this year, everyone will reach state pension age at 66.
There are also plans to increase it to 68 in the coming years - reports the Daily Record.
But, how many years of NI contributions do you need to make in order to qualify for the full, ‘new’ State Pension?
You’ll need at least 10 qualifying years on your NI record to get any State Pension and they don’t have to be 10 qualifying years in a row.
This means for 10 years at least one or more of the following applied to you:
you were working and paid NI contributions
you were getting NI credits if you were unemployed, ill, a parent or a carer
you were paying voluntary NI contributions
If you’ve lived or worked abroad you might still be able to get some new State Pension.
You might also qualify if you’ve paid married women’s or widow’s reduced rate contributions - find out more about this on the Gov.uk website here.
You’ll need 35 qualifying years to get the new full State Pension if you do not have a NI record before 6 April 2016.
For people who have contributed between 10 and 35 years, they are entitled to a portion of the new State Pension.
What counts as a qualifying year?
When you’re working you pay NI and get a qualifying year if:
you’re employed and earning over £183 a week from one employer
you’re self-employed and paying NI contributions
You might not pay NI contributions because you’re earning less than £183 a week. You may still get a qualifying year if you earn between £120 and £183 a week from one employer.
How to get a qualifying year if you're not working
You may get NI credits if you cannot work - for example because of illness or disability, or if you’re a carer or you’re unemployed.
You can get NI credits if you:
claim Child Benefit for a child under 12 (or under 16 before 2010)
get Jobseeker’s Allowance or Employment and Support Allowance
get Carer’s Allowance
What if there are gaps in your NI record?
You can have gaps in your NI record and still get the full new State Pension.
You can get a state pension statement which will tell you how much State Pension you may get. You can then apply for a NI statement from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to check if your record has gaps.
If you have gaps in your NI record that would prevent you from getting the full new State Pension, you may be able to:
get NI credits
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Kia expects to shift to operating loss in H2
SEOUL-- Kia Motors Corp. said Thursday it expects to swing to an operating loss in the second half of this year due to declining sales and huge one-off costs.
In the first half, the affiliate of Hyundai Motor Co. already suffered a 44 percent on-year decline in operating profit to 786.8 billion won (US$695 million) largely affected by sharp sales declines in China amid bilateral diplomatic rows.
As it plans to reflect 1 trillion won worth of one-off expenses in its third-quarter bottom line, Kia Motors said it will "inevitably" post an operating loss for the July-September quarter. The carmaker expects that an operating loss in the third quarter could result in a second-half operating loss.
The one-off expense comes after the Seoul Central District Court ruled last month that fixed bonuses and meal costs are part of ordinary wages and that Kia should pay an overdue amount of 422 billion won (US$373 million), or 39 percent, of what the union had requested.
Under the court ruling, the company has to pay higher overtime, severance and other payments for its workers.
"As the court ruling applies to the three years from August 2008 to October 2011 this time, the union may file two additional suits to receive overdue payments for the periods from 2012 to 2017," a company spokesman said, adding a retroactive payment is allowed for the previous three years only.
That's why the company plans to reflect 1 trillion won as one-off costs in the third quarter, he said.
Meanwhile, Kia has decided to suspend overtime work at all three of its domestic plants. One is located in Gwangju in Jeolla Province, and the other two are in Sohari and Hwaseong in Gyeonggi Province. The reduced working hours go into effect Monday and reflect declining sales and increased inventory.
Under the decision, Kia workers do not have to work 30 minutes of overtime per day. This month, they haven't worked on weekends due to lower demand, the company said in a statement.
In the January-August period, Kia sold 172,674 vehicles in China, down 53 percent from 368,686 units a year earlier. In the United States, sales fell 8.4 percent to 405,462 from 442,544 during the same period.
China has taken steps against South Korean products since March in retaliation for the installation of a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system. Beijing has argued that the THAAD system could spy on its military, though Seoul has insisted it is directed purely against missile threats from North Korea.
Source: Yonhap News Agency


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Brad Aronson’s life changed in an instant when his wife, Mia, was diagnosed with leukemia. After her diagnosis, Brad spent most of the next two and a half years either by her side as she received treatment or trying to shield their five-year-old son, Jack, from the worst of Mia’s illness. Amid the stress and despair of waiting for the treatment to work, Brad and Mia were met by an outpouring of kindness from friends, family and even complete strangers.
Inspired by the many demonstrations of “humankindness” that supported their family through Mia’s recovery, Brad began writing about the people who rescued his family from that dark time, often with the smallest of gestures. But he didn’t stop there. Knowing that simple acts of kindness transform lives across the globe every day, he sought out these stories and shares some of the best ones here.
In HumanKind, you’ll meet the mentor who changed a child’s life with a single lesson in shoe tying, the six-year-old who launched a global kindness movement, the band of seamstress grandmothers who mend clothes for homeless people, and many other heroes.
Brad also provides dozens of ways you can make a difference through the simplest words and deeds. You’ll discover how buying someone a meal or sharing a little encouragement at the right time can change someone’s world, as well as your own.
HumanKind will leave you grateful for what you have and provide a refuge from the negativity that surrounds us. This feel-good book will touch your heart. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry and you’ll be reminded of what really matters.
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- “The most uplifting and life affirming book in years.”—Forbes
- “An elegant and wise book of love in action.”—Deepak Chopra
- HumanKind is filled with true stories about how one small deed can make a world of difference. Readers and workplace book clubs are discussing how to bring the kindness from HumanKind into their lives.
All author royalties go to Big Brothers Big Sisters.
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There are several ways to finance your first commercial real estate investment. Some standard options include:
- A traditional bank loan is a loan from a bank or other financial institution used to purchase commercial property. The loan terms will vary depending on the lender but typically require a down payment of at least 20% of the property’s purchase price.
- Commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS): This type of loan is backed by a pool of commercial mortgages. The loan is issued by a particular purpose entity (SPE) created to give securities.
- Private equity is funding from private investors, such as wealthy individuals or investment firms. Private equity investors typically seek high-return investments and are willing to take on more risk than traditional lenders.
- Crowdfunding is a relatively new way to raise capital for real estate investments. It involves raising small amounts of money from many investors through an online platform.
- Seller financing: In this type of financing, the seller of the property provides the buyer with a loan to purchase the property. The terms of the loan are negotiated between the buyer and seller.
- Hard money loan: This is a short-term loan secured by real estate. The loan is typically provided by a private lender and is used to finance the purchase and rehabilitation of a property. The interest rates on hard money loans are typically higher than those on traditional bank loans.
Carefully consider your financing options and choose the one that best fits your needs and financial situation. Consult with a financial advisor or commercial real estate lender to explore your options and determine the best way to finance your investment.
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Thoroughly Research The Commercial Property You Want To Buy
When purchasing a commercial property, thoroughly research it and its surrounding area to ensure it is a good investment. This includes looking at factors such as the location, condition of the property, and potential for growth or development.
Here are some steps you can take to research the commercial property you want to buy:
- Visit the property and assess its condition. Look for any signs of damage or wear and tear, and consider hiring a professional inspector to conduct a thorough inspection.
- Research the surrounding area and evaluate its potential for growth or development. Consider factors such as the local economy, population trends, and potential for new businesses or development projects.
- Review the property’s financial history, including its income and expenses. This will help you understand the property’s financial performance and determine whether it is a good investment.
- Check for any outstanding liens or legal issues that may affect the property. This could include things like unpaid taxes or lawsuits involving the property.
- Talk to the property’s current owner or manager to learn more about it and its history. Ask about any plans for renovations or improvements, and inquire about the property’s current tenants and their leases.
Do your due diligence when researching a commercial property to ensure you make a sound investment. This will help you avoid potential problems and ensure that the property is a good fit for your business or investment goals.
Understanding Property Financials When Investing In cre
When investing in commercial real estate (CRE), understand the property’s financials, including income, expenses, and cash flow. This will help you determine whether the property is a good investment and how it will fit into your overall investment strategy.
The income of a CRE property is typically generated through rent paid by tenants. The property’s expenses include taxes, insurance, utilities, and maintenance costs. The property’s cash flow is the difference between its income and expenses and is essential in determining its profitability.
You’ll need to review its income and cash flow statements. The income statement shows the property’s revenues, expenses, and net income (or loss) over a specific period. The cash flow statement shows the property’s cash inflows and outflows and can help you understand how the property is generating and using cash.
Consider the property’s debt and equity when evaluating its financials. The property’s debt is the amount of money it owes to lenders, while its equity is the amount of money invested by the owner or shareholders. The property’s debt-to-equity ratio is a crucial measure of its financial health and can help you determine how much risk is associated with the investment.
Understand the property’s financials to make informed investment decisions in commercial real estate. By carefully reviewing the property’s income, expenses, cash flow, debt, and equity, you can see its financial performance and determine whether it is a good fit for your investment goals.
Create Your Business Plan And Set Reasonable Expectations When Applying For A Business Loan
Creating a business plan and setting reasonable expectations are essential when applying for a business loan. A business plan is a document that outlines your business’s goals, strategies, and financial projections. It can help you clarify your business’s direction and demonstrate to lenders that you have a clear plan for success.
When creating your business plan, including information about your business’s target market, competitive advantage, and financial projections. You should also have a detailed explanation of how you will use the loan proceeds, including any planned investments in marketing, equipment, or other assets.
It’s also important to set reasonable expectations when applying for a business loan. Lenders will typically want to see that your business has a strong financial track record and a solid plan for repaying the loan. Be prepared to provide detailed financial information, including your income statement, cash flow statement, and balance sheet.
A well-crafted business plan and realistic expectations can help you secure the financing you need to grow your business. By taking the time to carefully plan and prepare, you can increase your chances of success and set your business up for long-term growth and success.
Finding The Right Commercial Property Lender
Finding the right commercial property lender is essential in securing your real estate investment financing. There are many different types of lenders to choose from, each with its unique terms and conditions. Here are some steps you can take to find the right lender for your needs:
- Research different types of commercial property lenders. This can include banks, credit unions, mortgage brokers, and online lenders. Each type of lender has its strengths and weaknesses, so it’s essential to understand the differences and determine which lender is right for you.
- Compare the terms and conditions offered by different lenders. Look for lenders that offer competitive interest rates and flexible repayment terms. Also, consider factors like the lender’s reputation, customer service, and reputation for approving loans.
- Determine how much financing you need and what type of loan is best for your needs. This will help you narrow down your options and focus on lenders that offer the correct type of loan for your situation.
- Consider working with a commercial mortgage broker. A broker can help you compare different lenders and negotiate your loan’s best terms and conditions.
- Make sure to carefully read and understand the terms and conditions of any loan you are considering. Be sure to ask questions and clarify any points that are not clear.
Finding the right commercial property lender is essential in securing your real estate investment financing. By researching and carefully comparing your options, you can find a lender that meets your needs and helps you achieve your investment goals.
Convincing The Lender Of Future Cash Flow Certainty
When applying for a commercial property loan, you may need to convince the lender of the future cash flow certainty of the property. This means demonstrating that the property will generate sufficient income to cover its expenses and loan payments over the long term.
To convince the lender of the property’s future cash flow certainty, you’ll need to provide detailed financial information about the property and its potential for income generation. This can include:
- A rental analysis: This report shows the property’s potential for generating rental income. It typically includes information about the property’s location, size, and condition, as well as market data about comparable properties and their rental rates.
- A pro forma income statement: This is a financial projection that shows the property’s expected income, expenses, and net income (or loss) over a specific period. The pro forma income statement can help the lender understand the property’s potential for generating cash flow and repaying the loan.
- A loan repayment plan: This detailed plan outlines how the property’s income will be used to repay the loan. It should include the loan’s interest rate, term, amortization schedule, and planned prepayments or refinancing.
- Supporting documentation: The lender may also require additional documentation to support your claims about the property’s potential for generating income. This could include leases, tenant financial statements, and market research.
Overall, convincing the lender of the property’s future cash flow certainty is essential in securing a commercial property loan. By providing detailed financial information and a solid plan for repaying the loan, you can demonstrate to the lender that the property is a good investment and a low-risk financing opportunity.


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A man shopping for boots Thursday night left the store with more than just footwear.
Police responded to a call about an armed robbery at The Shoe Department at University Place on S.C. 9 Bypass.
Two store workers told police that a man came inside the store about 7:30 p.m. and began looking at shoes. He picked up two pairs of Timberland boots, took them to the counter and bought them, the report said.
When the workers opened the register, the man pulled out a pistol, cocked it and demanded money, according to a Lancaster Police Department incident report.
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Volkswagen attempts, fails to build an off-road capable Atlas.
Seems unthinkable that the Atlas couldn't free itself with 1 wheel up in the air. Atlas off-roaders care to chime in?
That's what surprised me....that one wheel up and "nothing" he tried could get it to move? Seems like something isn't right.Not shocking, it's just not made for this. The Haldex awd system isn't ideal vs. a more mechanical system on some SUVs. It can only send 50% of the available torque to the back and with open diffs, once wheel spins back there, your'e done but still, having the fronts not stuck surprised it couldn't get out. Not sure if user error in how the system works is to blame. I've seen other videos of the Atlas offroading quite well.
Agreed. If you took a Haldex-equipped car with open diffs and lifted one each front and rear opposite sides, it should not be able to move. If only one axle has a wheel up then it should be able to get out.That's what surprised me....that one wheel up and "nothing" he tried could get it to move? Seems like something isn't right.


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The public is invited to comment on an updated study outlining growth possibilities and related factors in Paso Robles. The San Luis Obispo Local Agency Formation Commission published the draft Nov. 17.
The agency, which governs annexations, is required to update its “sphere of influence” studies every five years or as needed, according to the report. The document outlines factors such as population, water and roads to be referenced in longterm planning decisions.
The deadline for public comments is 5 p.m. Jan. 2. They can be mailed to LAFCO Executive Officer David Church at 1042 Pacific St. in San Luis Obispo or to dchurch@SLOLAF CO.com . The document is on the agency’s website, http://www.slolafco.com , under the “SOI Updates” tab.