This is a fascinating look at a tunnel that was built in a German POW camp. The tunnel allowed 76 Allied POWs to escape.
Many people have seen the Steve Mc Queen movie, "The Great Escape", at least once. It's one of my favourites. This is about that tunnel. This is a fascinating look at a tunnel that was built in an "escape proof" German POW Camp, a tunnel which allowed 76 Allied POWs to escape. Check it out. Run your cursor over each number # 1-16 and it will tell you about it. Then click on the word "NEXT" in the corner of the same site window and the story will unfold. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did reading the books.
Can you tell me why, that the young people of our society, no longer look to their Elders for advise, like they did in the old days. I am part Indian, and back in olden times, the Elders, were know as the wise ones, and they were respected for their wisdom, collected over their life time and from their elders and their experiences in life.
My Father always taught us, to seek advise from the experienced. Sure, we have still made our mistakes, mainly because, we thought we were right, but too proud to ask questions, from those that have been there and done that. I believe that those of experience are the best teachers.
One business, I have been in for over 25 years, is Real Estate, and have been successful, but like many, businesses, you learn the hard way. After many years, new Agents, wanted to join my Companies, to learn the business.
Some were very successful, but others wouldn't learn. Some things I learned the hard way but I the learned most, by asking questions, from the old heads, that had been in business for many years, reading a lot of articles, and schooling.. So after being in that business, for many years, I just can't understand why young people, who want to be in business, wouldn't want to be Mentored to. I don't think many wouldn't consult a Doctor, if they had some health problems. Businesses hire consultants, so tell me why some individuals, are reluctant to seek advise, about any venture or any other concerns. I think that to be successful in sales, you must be likeable, like people, a good listener, quality inventory, know what your completion has to offer, work hard for your customer, and find as close as possible what the customers want, even if you have to sell one of your competitors properties. A piece of the Pie, is better than no Pie at all. Qualify customers, as to what they can really afford, so you don't try to oversell, listen to their stories, but don't let theirs remind you of one to tell them. To them, their stories are 10 times, more important, to them. Try to find the closest match to their needs and possible. If not available today, keep looking, keep the customers informed and above all thank them for their business. On the first contact, before getting down to business, do your best, to get to be friends, with a little good humor and Chit Chat. People love to do business with their friends. Some of our oldest and best friends, started out as customers.
Over the past many months I have been working with developers, designers, Springfield Employees, Boards and Commissioners, and Councilmembers in order to evaluate the submittal, review, and approval process of various Springfield Departments, Boards, and Commissions. Upon the completion of this review and analysis, a complete report will be given to the Office of the City Manager detailing areas, which need to be improved as well as the identification of functions that are presently working well.
In order to provide a complete and fair analysis to the Office of the City Manager, it is important that we receive the input of as many viewpoints as possible; therefore your input is valuable and needed.
It would be extremely beneficial to us if you would to take a few minutes to respond to this e-mail by expressing any concerns or viewpoints you might have with any function of the following Springfield Departments:
Codes Administration Fire Marshall Planning Commission Public Works Stormwater Traffic and Parking Water and Sewerages Services
I would like to hear your opinion on current submittal fees and/or capacity fees, the submittal process, the review process, the time of review and time of receiving approvals, the consistency of internal policies, the manner in which you are treated, etc. I would also find it beneficial to identify City Employees you feel are helpful and attentive or whom you feel should be advanced.
All information will be confidential, as the results of our review will take the form of tables and charts indicating responses and frequency of comments. A copy of the report will be available upon completion by e-mail request to jack.climer@gmail.com In conclusion please feel assured that the purpose of this research is intended to identify fact based recommendations to expedite what is viewed by many as an expensive, difficult, and sometimes slow or unnecessary process.
Should you wish to discuss your comments face to face or by the phone, please call me at direct at 417-773-3677 -- --
Jack Climer Realty, LLC Jack C. Climer, President/CEO Broker 825 S. LLoyd Drive Rogersville, MO 65742 417-773-3677 Office/Cell 417-753-3549 Fax
Better Investments - According to the McGraw-Hill 2006 Green Building SmartMarket Report, green buildings deliver: 3.5 percent higher occupancy rates, 3 percent higher lease rates, a 7.5 percent average increase in building values and a 6.6 percent higher return on investment.
Myth: Green building doesn't really make a difference?
Fact: According to the USGBC, in the US, buildings are responsible for 39% Energy Consumption;71%Electricity Consumption;12% Portable Water Consumption;30% Raw Material Use;30% Waste Output and 39% CO2 Emissions
Fact: High performance green buildings use less, waste less, and produce less green house gas emissions than conventional buildings. High Performance green building address concerns over rising energy costs, drought and global climate change.
Everyone would like to spend there dollars wisely, and going GREEN sustanable buildings can do just that.
There are so many benefits to going besides lower operating costs. Green Buildings are recognized as a better investment than non-green buildings. two recent studies show that green certified buildings out perform peers in occupancy rates, sale prices and lease rates. The average Leed certified building uses 32 percent less electricity and 36 percent less total engery than a standard new building. Water usage in Leed cerfified buildings is on the average 30 percent less than non-Leed buildings.
Many are mislead by mths related to these practice.
MYTH #1 Only tree hugging, tie dye wearing, Grateful Dead - listening hippies are into this stuff.
FACT: Federal, State and local governments, educational intitutions and non-profit organizations are developing green buildings.
LEED is finding its way into legislation, executive orders, resolutions, ordinances, policies, and incentives in 27 states, twelve federal agencies, and 36 institutions of higher learning across the US. Over 40 percent of REIT's in the US are actively looking into enery efficiency and green building upgrades with another 30 percent planning to do so.
MYTH #2 Green Buidling Cost more......who say's - this is a crucial point: Green Building don't cost more.
FACT: Study after study has shown a slim to non-existent cost premium for building high performance green buildings. In 2003, Capital E energy consultants, released a study showing that the average construction premium for a sample of 22 LEED building across the country was 1.84 percent.
In 2004, the US General Services Adm. reported that the anticipated construction premium for new federal courthouses would range from a negative 0.4 percent to a "low-cost" LEED-Certified facility, to a high 8.1 percent for "high cost" LEED- Gold facility.
In 2006, real estate consultants compared the cost of 83 building seeking LEED certification against 138 conventional buildings. Their analysis concluded that "the cost per square foot for buildings seeking LEED certification falls into the existing range of costs for buildings of similar program type.
On the brighter side, I see a bottom coming very quickly. It CAN'T get any more pessimistic than this. The collapse of markets worldwide, a worldwide depression, LOL. Every individual who is getting out should be out by Friday. Give it another 3-4 months after that for funds to sell off what they have to and we should have a solid bottom in by early Feb. By March 1, the world will turn turns into a better place for all to enjoy the fruits of there investments again. Real Estate is not down and out, it is starting to pickup stream again, I feel good about the future of our country and the real estate markets ahead. So, turn off the TV's and recycle the news papers and let's get back to doing business again and relect no oneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee....
Real Estate Professionals need to lead the charge of designing and building more sustainable neighborhoods, who better to lead that charge than the person who is in the field fighting the battles between the builders, developers and the money. As a broker, we have the ability to analyze the options and fit the proper methods to obtaining a sustainable outcome. You will not lose your license(the biggest fear with the psyche of an real estate professional)trying to be innovative. Real Estate people lose their license over other issues, not being licensed in the first place, practicing outside their license restrictions, etc. Professional review boards do not have an enformcement action for creativity.
So many options, and very little time. Every developer has a deadline, time is the king for all projects, the development team can not afford to leave the Real Estate person off of the project until the end. A team must continue to educate itself to be well versed in multiple, sustainabled design techniques, anticipating it may need to be ready to utilize that knowledge. Without this drive to stay well versed on sustainable solutions, a real estate pro may try to force to fit a square peg in a round hole.
Remember, that proper sustainable design must include people, planet, and the holy dollar in profits - compromising one of them is not an option.
Real Estate Professionals, please challenge yourselves, as well as your developers, builders and clients, to move forward in providing sustainable neighborhoods that will sell, profit and enjoy our green planet. Provide options, thoughts, expertise, and passion in moving the development industry forward........................................................
For all the folks with cell phones. (This should be printed and kept in your car, purse, and wallet. Good information to have with you.)
There are a few things that can be done in times of grave
emergencies.
Your mobile phone can actually be a life saver or an emergency tool for survival. Check out the things that you can do with it:
FIRST
Emergency
The Emergency Number worldwide for Mobile is 112. If you find Yourself out of the coverage area of your mobile network and there is an Emergency, dial 112 and the mobile will search any existing network to Establish the emergency number for you, and interestingly, this number 112 can be dialed even if the keypad is locked. Try it out.
SECOND
Have you locked your keys in the car?
Does your car have remote keyless entry? This may come in handy someday. Good reason to own a cell phone: If you lock your keys In the car and the spare keys are at home, call someone at home on their cell phone from your cell phone. Hold your cell phone about a foot From your car door and have the person at your home press the unlock button, holding it near the mobile phone on their end. Your car will unlock. Saves someone from having to drive your keys to you. Distance is no object. You could be hundreds of miles away, and if you can reach someone who has the other 'remote' for your car, you can unlock the doors (or the trunk).
Editor's Note: It works fine! We tried it out and it unlocked our car over a cell phone!'
THIRD
Hidden Battery Power
Imagine your cell battery is very low. To activate, press the keys *3370#. Your cell phone will restart with this reserve and the instrument will show a 50% increase in battery. This reserve will get charged when you charge your cell phone next time.
FOURTH
How to disable a STOLEN mobile phone?
To check your Mobile phone's serial number, key in the following Digits on your phone:
*#06#. A 15-digit code will appear on the screen. This number is unique to your handset. Write it down and keep it somewhere safe.
If your phone gets stolen, you can phone your service provider and give them this code. They will then be able to block your handset so even if the thief changes the SIM card, your phone will be totally useless. You probably won't get your phone back, but at least you know that whoever stole it can't use/sell it either. If everybody does this, there would be no point in people stealing mobile phones.
And Finally.....
FIFTH
Free Directory Service for Cells
Cell phone companies are charging us $1.00 to $1.75 or more for 411 information calls when they don't have to. Most of us do not carry a telephone directory in our vehicle, which makes this situation even more of a problem. When you need to use the 411 information option, simply dial: (800)FREE411, or (800) 373-3411 without incurring any charge at all. Program this into your cell phone now.
This is the kind of information people don't mind receiving, so pass it on to your family and friends.
A real estate agent arrested and accused of stealing change from a home she's trying to sell. I don't understand and now I read the blogs "Don't these people rip you off enough? Sell your own home, the MLS is nothing but a shady monopoly and it's the only reason to use an agent." One bad apple spoils it for everyone else. I am not sure where this happen, but how do we fix the good will? Another blog"What a firggin loser. I can't tell you how many real estate signs I've seen in my area that had agents I knew to be complete scumbags growing up. Are they ever going to do a background check on these people. Sorry to the good real estate agents who this waste product is going to hurt. Wow This effects all of us. There is good and bad in all fields of the industry. Everyone in life is different and condemning one person and the entire industry isn't correct. So although one agent took change, there are others who have creditability, and reputations within our industry.
Jack Climer
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