Tuesday, March 22, 2011
0 A.D. is a historical, open source, strategy game, published by Wildfire Games. It focuses on the period between 500BC and 500AD. The game will be released in two parts: the first covering the pre-AD period, and the second running to 500AD. With development well underway, Wikinews interviewed the development team.
Aviv Sharon, a 24-year-old Israeli student responsible for the project’s PR, compiled the below Q&A, which the full team approved prior to publication.
By Zack Forester
How much rent can I afford?
As a guideline in NYC, you can expect to spend approximately 25% of your gross annual income on rent. For example, if you earn $80,000 per year, plan to spend $2,000 a month on rent. What do landlords commonly require? Most landlords require their tenants to be of good credit and gross an annual income of 40 to 50 times the monthly rent.
What is a Guarantor?
A guarantor, also called a co-signor, is someone who is willing to guarantee your lease. The guarantor is responsible for all terms of your lease and your rent payment, should you default.
Do I need a Guarantor?
If you do not meet the financial or credit requirements, a guarantor is one way for you to secure an apartment. Most students and young individuals require a guarantor due to their inability to meet income requirements. When it is an issue of bad credit, however, a guarantor in conjunction with extra security might be needed. Please let your agent know if you will need a guarantor so he/she can better prepare your application.
Who can be a Guarantor?
A guarantor does not have to be a relative, but many landlords require the guarantor to live in the tri-state area: New York, New Jersey or Connecticut. Try to prepare your potential guarantor in advance. Speak with them about what they would be responsible and the paperwork that would be required of them. Timelines for apartment applications are subject to change. As a result, you might have to act quickly and the guarantor’s cooperation may be critical for your approval.
So what does a guarantor need to do? A guarantor needs to fill out an application form and provide the same required documents as the applicant. In terms of income, they are required to gross an annual income of 80 to 100 times the monthly rent of the apartment. The guarantor does not have to be present at the lease signing unless otherwise stated by the management company.
Rentals: The landlord owns the entire NYC building. Stabilized and non-stabilized apartments are included in this category.
What you need to know: The approval process for NYC rentals are relatively short, taking approximately seven days. It is based upon a credit check and financial requirements. Usually the tenant is expected to have a net income of 40 to 52 times the monthly rent. The security deposit is usually equal to one month’s rent for NYC rentals.
Condos: The apartments in the building are owned by individuals for residential and/or investment purposes. Owners are able to determine rent and length of leases for NYC rentals that are condominiums.
What you need to know: The approval process can take up to 30 days and is based on a credit check and the individual owner’s requirements. Application and move-in fees are common. Usually the tenant is expected to have a net income of 40 to 52 times the monthly rent. The security deposit for your NYC apartment may exceed one month’s rent.
Co-ops: The building is structured like a corporation. Individuals do not own an NYC apartment but shares of the building according to the size and value of their unit.
What you need to know: There are many restrictions on the rentals of co-ops including rent price, length of lease, roommates, etc. The approval process can take up to 45 days. Prospective tenants must submit extensive personal and financial information as well as interview with the co-op board. Usually the tenant is expected to have a net income of 40 to 52 times the monthly rent. One can also expect sizable application and move-in fees. The security deposit may exceed one month’s rent. Also, applying to a co-op can be problematic for diplomats or new hires without an established credit history.
Metropolitan Property Group the Manhattan-based commercial and residential brokerage is set to open a fourth office in Midtown West later this month. CEO and founder’s recent interview: http://therealdeal.com/blog/2012/03/09/metropolitan-property-group-expands-in-midtown/
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Colorado, known as the Centennial State became part of the Union in 1876. It boasts of being the 8th largest state geographically and has the largest peak in the Rocky Mountains. Yet, where Colorado also excels is in its production of food. In farming and ranching, the state remains a steady producer. Unfortunately, drought and hard times may result in farms and ranches for sale. In Colorado, however, farmers and ranchers are still striving to do what they do best for less than they deserve – keep Colorado and its residents, as well as those from other states, fed.
Size
In 2012, Colorado had 36,300 ranches and farms. The average size of these was 862 Acres. Some of them are the property of independent farmers who have held the land in their families for acres and John Malone.
Farms and Crops
What you grow is determined by the location of the farm. If you are located in the east and east-central plains, the farm most likely produces beans, grains, sugar beets and potatoes. Other crops include:
In addition to these, Colorado grows roses and a variety of vegetables for markets. Consistently, Colorado ranks high compared to other states as a producer.
Ranches
While Colorado has a history of farms, it is better known for its ranches. When it comes to cattle, this state has the seventh-largest cattle herd in the United States. In fact, the ranching industry accounts for around 50 percent of Colorado’s total agricultural sales.
Ranches for Sale in Colorado
Ranches for sale in Colorado are a sign of the times. While many farmers and ranchers continue to tough it out in hard times, many cannot succeed in this rough business. While some may turn their place into a working Dude Ranch, others decide it is time to leave. This can provide you with the chance to see if you have what it takes to be a successful Colorado farmer or rancher.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
The fourth annual Maker Faire took place this past weekend at the San Mateo Fairground in San Mateo, California located in the United States. The first Maker Faire, which took place in 2006, had approximately 20,000 people in attendance. This year, more than 80,000 people were expected to attend; quadruple the attendance of just four years prior. On Saturday night, it was reported that attendance was up considerably over last year’s event.
Maker Faire, the self-declared “World’s Largest DIY Festival”, offers a forum where hundreds of makers and crafters alike man booths where they display their work. In the main halls alone, there were hundreds of booths. Outside the expo halls, the surrounding area was also filled with many interesting projects, some of which were mobile. In addition to all of the projects on display, there were a number of on-stage presentations. The biggest presentation of the weekend was given by Adam Savage who spoke on the topic of his “Colossal Failures”. During his talk, the Fiesta Hall was filled to capacity.
The theme for this year’s fair was “Remake: America” after President Obama‘s call to “begin again the work of remaking America”. In addition, “going green”, alternative fuel vehicles, crafting, steampunk and sciences for the young, were common themes found throughout the fair.
Friday, June 19, 2020
The following is the first edition of a monthly series chronicling the 2020 United States presidential election. It features original material compiled throughout the previous month after an overview of the month’s biggest stories.
This month’s spotlight on the campaign trail includes interviews with the vice presidential nominees of the Constitution and Libertarian parties as well as the chosen running mate of the leading Green Party presidential candidate.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
A volcanic eruption started yesterday in south Iceland at or near the Eyjafjallajökull glacier. The first signs of the eruption were seen between 23:00 and midnight GMT. It is still not clear where the exact location of the eruption is but it appears to be on Fimmvörðuháls.
People living in the area are being evacuated. Police have closed the roads into the area and a state of emergency has been declared. The eruption is expected to result in flooding if it is under the glacier, but fortunately it appears to between Eyjafjallajökull and another glacier, Mýrdalsjökull, reducing the danger of flooding. It is reported that the eruption can be seen as far away as from Vestmannaeyjar. So far the lava flow is viscous and thick.
There is also a danger that this eruption could trigger another eruption on nearby Mt. Katla, which is an off-rift volcano beneath Mýrdalsjökull. In the past, eruptions at Eyjafjallajökull have triggered eruptions at Mt. Katla. If Katla does erupt, the effect would be far more significant than that of the current eruption, as lava could melt the ice at the top of the mountain, causing the potential for massive flooding.
The air carrier Icelandair has diverted flights which were destined for Iceland as a precaution, due to the risks to aircraft of flying into volcanic ash. A notice to airlines prohibits flights within 120 nautical miles of the volcano.
Iceland is a volcanic island situated atop the Mid-Atlantic Ridge at the juncture of the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates.
Friday, June 30, 2006
An Australian has been shot in the abdomen in Thailand. The 22-year-old man from Wagga Wagga, Lee Burkinshaw, was shot in the Chantaburi province during a drive by shooting. He was evacuated to Bangkok hospital after receiving some treatment at a local hospital. An operation is needed to remove the bullet from his abdomen. He is expected to make a full recovery.
His spleen was removed but no vital organs have been damaged.
His father received a call at 2 a.m. AEST.
Lee went to Thailand to study the gem cutting.
“It is the gem capital of the world, and a lot of the rough cut gemstones come into there to be cut and styled,” Mr. Burkingsaw said.
He is undeterred from revisiting Thailand.
“This is purely a one-off incident … Thailand is a wonderful country, it’s just an unfortunate incident,” said Lee.
This is the second incident in recent weeks in which an Australian had been shot in Thailand. Last week a nurse was killed when she was shot in the neck near a bar.
Tuesday, August 2, 2005
Massey Energy Co., the fourth largest coal producer in the U.S., filed a federal lawsuit against the Governor of West Virginia, Joe Manchin.
Massey’s CEO Don Blankenship alleged that Gov. Manchin acted in retaliation against the company’s coal mining operations because the company spent $650,000 in an advertising campaign to defeat the governor sponsored pension bond proposal. The $5.5 billion bond proposal, intended to shore up the state’s sagging pension plan, was defeated in a special election held in June.
The Massey lawsuit, filed last Tuesday on July 26 in the U.S. District Court in the W.V. southern district, was referred to by Gov. Manchin as having less to do with the bond proposal than with the newly increased state “severance tax” on coal. Nearly 40 million tons of coal production will be subject to the 56-cent tax.
According to Blankenship, that tax amounts to $22.4 million in additional costs for the company, but he denied the increase has anything to do with the lawsuit.
The company reported profits that almost tripled during the second quarter compared to a year ago. Of the company’s rosy earnings picture, Blankenship urged states to “show some frugality” by not placing tax burdens on coal to solve state budget shortfalls. He said his company is “playing a role” because there was no need for the bond sale and the state can afford to make payments into the pension system.
Blankenship acknowledged during a conference call the now-rescinded June 30 permit by the W.V. Department of Environment Protection (DEP). At issue was the department’s permit for mining operations near the Marsh Fork Elementary School, in Sundial, W.V. The school rests at the base of a mountain selected by Massey for “Mountain Top Removal” (MTR) mining techniques. Along with the mining equipment, a coal preparation plant and a sludge pond were established on the mountain. Protest groups, mainly the Coal River Mountain Watch and Mountain Justice Summer, presented a list of demands to Massey officials that included shutting down the preparation plant, ceasing all MTR mining above the Marsh Fork Elementary School, and abandoning plans for a second coal silo near the school. They also ask that the Marsh Fork school be cleaned up or relocated. The state permit for a second coal storage silo was rescinded by the DEP the same day Massey filed the Manchin lawsuit.
Gov. Manchin in June said that Blankenship could expect tougher state scrutiny of his business affairs since the Massey media campaign against the pension bond proposal. “I think that is justified now, since Don has jumped in there with his personal wealth trying to direct public policy,” he said at an appearance at an American Electric Power event in Putnam County.