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Friday 13 June 2014

RENTING A HOME



If you are thinking of renting a home instead of buying, fear not because you are not alone. Renting a home is not something that is meant for young adults alone. In the actual sense, about one third of American Citizens currently rent a home. Just as the category of renters range from couples/ families to empty nesters, the type of property available for rent vary greatly. There are high-rise apartments which have the advantage of having maintenance issues handled by a professional management company but the disadvantage of not having a yard or a garage. Another type of home available for rent is a townhouse. This type of home offers more room, more privacy and also has a yard but one of the major disadvantages is that maintenance may be a bit iffy and the rent of such houses are usually very costly. Some people like to go for accessory units in a single family home. These types of homes are less costly but the laundry facilities and the yard space are most likely to be shared with the homeowner which limits your privacy to your room alone. Another choice of home that can be rented most especially for couples with children is a single family home. It comes with a yard space and gives you your privacy but it is always very expensive too. Another option is the executive level home which is becoming popular on a daily basis. Now I know you are confused because there are lots of choices available and so selecting which home to rent may be tasking. However, the following tips will help you prune your choices down and help you to select a rental that's best for you.
1. Set your budget. It is common knowledge that you should not spend more than 30% of your annual income on housing. However, you should also consider factors such as facilities that the homeowner will not provide which may include internet and television. You should also consider cost of transportation to your workplace too.
2. Determine your needs and wants. First make a list of "must-haves" including number of bathrooms and bedrooms. Next, make a list of things you'd like to have such as a fireplace, big yard, gas stove, home office space or a personal study. Finally, make a list of things you'd be willing to compromise on. For instance, would you live in a smaller place to be closer to work, or forgo a yard if your home is close to a park?
3. Scope out your neighborhood. Try to take a look at your schedule and decide where you spend most of your time. After you have decided this, choose a home that is most suitable for your type of lifestyle. Spend some time in that environment during different parts of the day to get a feel of that area. See what type of facilities is close to your home and also the type of schools in the neighborhood if you have kids. Make sure your new environment is well equipped with everything you need to maintain your lifestyle.
 After you have everything listed above, it is high time you chose the type of property to rent and then go ahead with the rent negotiating process. It is important to note that before going into the negotiating process, a little background may be checked to know if you have any credit issues. Also bear in mind that you are free to negotiate the rent amount so you shouldn’t just pay what the homeowner suggests. Keep these steps in mind and you're much more likely to find an affordable rental you'll be happy with.

Tuesday 6 May 2014

WHAT TO EXPECT IN UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL (Real Madrid Vs Atletico Madrid)


The soccer world will watch an all-Madrid affair on May 24 in Lisbon when Atletico Madrid faces Real Madrid in the 2014 UEFA Champions League final. While the clubs call the same city home, they share little in common. As its name suggests, Real Madrid is soccer royalty — arguably Europe’s biggest, richest and most successful club. Yet, Real Madrid hasn’t won the Champions League since 2002, and anyone connected with the club will readily admit that winning “La Decima” (or a record 10th European Cup) is an obsession. Having beaten defending champion Bayern Munich in the semifinal on Tuesday, Real Madrid is almost there. Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid is the ultimate underdog story, as head coach Diego Simeone has taken the club out of Real Madrid’s shadow and launched an assault on domestic and European supremacy this season. Having reached its first European Cup final since 1974 after they were beaten by Bayern Munich in a replay match, Atletico Madrid would love nothing more than to keep the hands of its bitter rival off the prestigious trophy for one more season. Atletico Madrid impressively dispatched Chelsea in the other semifinal on Wednesday. It looks to complete the fairy tale next month. These teams have met four times in 2013-14. Visiting Atletico Madrid won 1-0 on Sept. 28 in La Liga (Spanish first division). Real Madrid won 3-0 and 2-0 in the two-game Copa Del Rey (Spanish Cup) semifinal on Feb. 5 and 11. Real Madrid then held host Atletico Madrid to a 2-2 draw in La Liga on March 2. The Odds favour Real Madrid in this one and they would also be motivated by the fact that they want to make history as the team that won the 10th Champions League trophy for Real Madrid but Atletico Madrid are certainly no pushovers as this team is prepared to make the history of bringing the first Champions League Trophy to the club. Either way, the final in Lisbon is one to look forward to as both teams have been rivals for years and this is their first outing in a Champions League Final.



The soccer world will watch an all-Madrid affair on May 24 in Lisbon when Atletico Madrid faces Real Madrid in the 2014 UEFA Champions League final. While the clubs call the same city home, they share little in common. As its name suggests, Real Madrid is soccer royalty — arguably Europe’s biggest, richest and most successful club. Yet, Real Madrid hasn’t won the Champions League since 2002, and anyone connected with the club will readily admit that winning “La Decima” (or a record 10th European Cup) is an obsession. Having beaten defending champion Bayern Munich in the semifinal on Tuesday, Real Madrid is almost there. Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid is the ultimate underdog story, as head coach Diego Simeone has taken the club out of Real Madrid’s shadow and launched an assault on domestic and European supremacy this season. Having reached its first European Cup final since 1974 after they were beaten by Bayern Munich in a replay match, Atletico Madrid would love nothing more than to keep the hands of its bitter rival off the prestigious trophy for one more season. Atletico Madrid impressively dispatched Chelsea in the other semifinal on Wednesday. It looks to complete the fairy tale next month. These teams have met four times in 2013-14. Visiting Atletico Madrid won 1-0 on Sept. 28 in La Liga (Spanish first division). Real Madrid won 3-0 and 2-0 in the two-game Copa Del Rey (Spanish Cup) semifinal on Feb. 5 and 11. Real Madrid then held host Atletico Madrid to a 2-2 draw in La Liga on March 2. The Odds favour Real Madrid in this one and they would also be motivated by the fact that they want to make history as the team that won the 10th Champions League trophy for Real Madrid but Atletico Madrid are certainly no pushovers as this team is prepared to make the history of bringing the first Champions League Trophy to the club. Either way, the final in Lisbon is one to look forward to as both teams have been rivals for years and this is their first outing in a Champions League Final.

Read more at: http://www.yeswefoot.com/what-to-expect-in-uefa-champions-league-final-real-madrid-vs-atletico-madrid/ | Yes We Foot
The soccer world will watch an all-Madrid affair on May 24 in Lisbon when Atletico Madrid faces Real Madrid in the 2014 UEFA Champions League final. While the clubs call the same city home, they share little in common. As its name suggests, Real Madrid is soccer royalty — arguably Europe’s biggest, richest and most successful club. Yet, Real Madrid hasn’t won the Champions League since 2002, and anyone connected with the club will readily admit that winning “La Decima” (or a record 10th European Cup) is an obsession. Having beaten defending champion Bayern Munich in the semifinal on Tuesday, Real Madrid is almost there. Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid is the ultimate underdog story, as head coach Diego Simeone has taken the club out of Real Madrid’s shadow and launched an assault on domestic and European supremacy this season. Having reached its first European Cup final since 1974 after they were beaten by Bayern Munich in a replay match, Atletico Madrid would love nothing more than to keep the hands of its bitter rival off the prestigious trophy for one more season. Atletico Madrid impressively dispatched Chelsea in the other semifinal on Wednesday. It looks to complete the fairy tale next month. These teams have met four times in 2013-14. Visiting Atletico Madrid won 1-0 on Sept. 28 in La Liga (Spanish first division). Real Madrid won 3-0 and 2-0 in the two-game Copa Del Rey (Spanish Cup) semifinal on Feb. 5 and 11. Real Madrid then held host Atletico Madrid to a 2-2 draw in La Liga on March 2. The Odds favour Real Madrid in this one and they would also be motivated by the fact that they want to make history as the team that won the 10th Champions League trophy for Real Madrid but Atletico Madrid are certainly no pushovers as this team is prepared to make the history of bringing the first Champions League Trophy to the club. Either way, the final in Lisbon is one to look forward to as both teams have been rivals for years and this is their first outing in a Champions League Final.

Read more at: http://www.yeswefoot.com/what-to-expect-in-uefa-champions-league-final-real-madrid-vs-atletico-madrid/ | Yes We Foot
The soccer world will watch an all-Madrid affair on May 24 in Lisbon when Atletico Madrid faces Real Madrid in the 2014 UEFA Champions League final. While the clubs call the same city home, they share little in common. As its name suggests, Real Madrid is soccer royalty — arguably Europe’s biggest, richest and most successful club. Yet, Real Madrid hasn’t won the Champions League since 2002, and anyone connected with the club will readily admit that winning “La Decima” (or a record 10th European Cup) is an obsession. Having beaten defending champion Bayern Munich in the semifinal on Tuesday, Real Madrid is almost there. Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid is the ultimate underdog story, as head coach Diego Simeone has taken the club out of Real Madrid’s shadow and launched an assault on domestic and European supremacy this season. Having reached its first European Cup final since 1974 after they were beaten by Bayern Munich in a replay match, Atletico Madrid would love nothing more than to keep the hands of its bitter rival off the prestigious trophy for one more season. Atletico Madrid impressively dispatched Chelsea in the other semifinal on Wednesday. It looks to complete the fairy tale next month. These teams have met four times in 2013-14. Visiting Atletico Madrid won 1-0 on Sept. 28 in La Liga (Spanish first division). Real Madrid won 3-0 and 2-0 in the two-game Copa Del Rey (Spanish Cup) semifinal on Feb. 5 and 11. Real Madrid then held host Atletico Madrid to a 2-2 draw in La Liga on March 2. The Odds favour Real Madrid in this one and they would also be motivated by the fact that they want to make history as the team that won the 10th Champions League trophy for Real Madrid but Atletico Madrid are certainly no pushovers as this team is prepared to make the history of bringing the first Champions League Trophy to the club. Either way, the final in Lisbon is one to look forward to as both teams have been rivals for years and this is their first outing in a Champions League Final.

Read more at: http://www.yeswefoot.com/what-to-expect-in-uefa-champions-league-final-real-madrid-vs-atletico-madrid/ | Yes We Foot
The soccer world will watch an all-Madrid affair on May 24 in Lisbon when Atletico Madrid faces Real Madrid in the 2014 UEFA Champions League final. While the clubs call the same city home, they share little in common. As its name suggests, Real Madrid is soccer royalty — arguably Europe’s biggest, richest and most successful club. Yet, Real Madrid hasn’t won the Champions League since 2002, and anyone connected with the club will readily admit that winning “La Decima” (or a record 10th European Cup) is an obsession. Having beaten defending champion Bayern Munich in the semifinal on Tuesday, Real Madrid is almost there. Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid is the ultimate underdog story, as head coach Diego Simeone has taken the club out of Real Madrid’s shadow and launched an assault on domestic and European supremacy this season. Having reached its first European Cup final since 1974 after they were beaten by Bayern Munich in a replay match, Atletico Madrid would love nothing more than to keep the hands of its bitter rival off the prestigious trophy for one more season. Atletico Madrid impressively dispatched Chelsea in the other semifinal on Wednesday. It looks to complete the fairy tale next month. These teams have met four times in 2013-14. Visiting Atletico Madrid won 1-0 on Sept. 28 in La Liga (Spanish first division). Real Madrid won 3-0 and 2-0 in the two-game Copa Del Rey (Spanish Cup) semifinal on Feb. 5 and 11. Real Madrid then held host Atletico Madrid to a 2-2 draw in La Liga on March 2. The Odds favour Real Madrid in this one and they would also be motivated by the fact that they want to make history as the team that won the 10th Champions League trophy for Real Madrid but Atletico Madrid are certainly no pushovers as this team is prepared to make the history of bringing the first Champions League Trophy to the club. Either way, the final in Lisbon is one to look forward to as both teams have been rivals for years and this is their first outing in a Champions League Final.

Read more at: http://www.yeswefoot.com/what-to-expect-in-uefa-champions-league-final-real-madrid-vs-atletico-madrid/ | Yes We Foot
The soccer world will watch an all-Madrid affair on May 24 in Lisbon when Atletico Madrid faces Real Madrid in the 2014 UEFA Champions League final. While the clubs call the same city home, they share little in common. As its name suggests, Real Madrid is soccer royalty — arguably Europe’s biggest, richest and most successful club. Yet, Real Madrid hasn’t won the Champions League since 2002, and anyone connected with the club will readily admit that winning “La Decima” (or a record 10th European Cup) is an obsession. Having beaten defending champion Bayern Munich in the semifinal on Tuesday, Real Madrid is almost there. Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid is the ultimate underdog story, as head coach Diego Simeone has taken the club out of Real Madrid’s shadow and launched an assault on domestic and European supremacy this season. Having reached its first European Cup final since 1974 after they were beaten by Bayern Munich in a replay match, Atletico Madrid would love nothing more than to keep the hands of its bitter rival off the prestigious trophy for one more season. Atletico Madrid impressively dispatched Chelsea in the other semifinal on Wednesday. It looks to complete the fairy tale next month. These teams have met four times in 2013-14. Visiting Atletico Madrid won 1-0 on Sept. 28 in La Liga (Spanish first division). Real Madrid won 3-0 and 2-0 in the two-game Copa Del Rey (Spanish Cup) semifinal on Feb. 5 and 11. Real Madrid then held host Atletico Madrid to a 2-2 draw in La Liga on March 2. The Odds favour Real Madrid in this one and they would also be motivated by the fact that they want to make history as the team that won the 10th Champions League trophy for Real Madrid but Atletico Madrid are certainly no pushovers as this team is prepared to make the history of bringing the first Champions League Trophy to the club. Either way, the final in Lisbon is one to look forward to as both teams have been rivals for years and this is their first outing in a Champions League Final.

Read more at: http://www.yeswefoot.com/what-to-expect-in-uefa-champions-league-final-real-madrid-vs-atletico-madrid/ | Yes We Foot

Friday 18 October 2013

BROKEN MIRRORS- EPISODE 17


“Calm down man,” Kamal said, even though he didn’t feel very calm himself. Derin was pacing up and down, pausing every few seconds, his eyes darting furtively around at each stop, as if expecting Awazi to emerge from the spot he looked at.
Derin had come to him that morning to ask him to help beg Awazi, and he had harangued Derin after hearing the story of what had happened. They had rushed back to the house together, but met it locked from outside. Once in the house, Derin dashed into the open bedroom and met it empty. They had gone through every room in the house, shouting for her, but she wasn’t there.

Wednesday 16 October 2013

BROKEN MIRORS- EPISODE 16

“I have been expecting your call, Bintu. I take it that you watched the news, since you are calling back,” Jamila said amiably.
“Madam, this is Rasheed Sanda, SAN,” Rasheed said, trying his best to sound impressive.
“Barrister, I thought I would be speaking with Bintu. Good morning to you,” Jamila said.
Rasheed responded “I wish I could say good morning, but unfortunately, it isn’t. You know that this illegality of an arrest you have concocted and that we will fight you with all that we have if you dare…”
Jamila cut him short “Oh, Rasheed, cut the prattle. We both know what this is about. It isn’t about legality, or you would not have taken away the livelihood of my in-law and threatened to do the same to his wife. It was about power, and vindictive vengeance. So do not tell me about legality now that you taste a dose of your own medicine. Look, if this is what you want to say, I have nothing to say to you. Now good day, Mr.”
“An an, Madam, it’s not like that now” Rasheed said, trying to be conciliatory. “I’m just worried about my brother ni.”