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New agent/investor form Salt Lake City Utah
Hey guys! I stumbled on bigger pockets while expanding my investor knowledge through my favorite teacher google. haha. I am impressed at what I see here and I am super excited to be part of this community. I started investing in 2006 when I bought my first house. I got stuck with a flip I purchased in 2008, luckily I was able to stick tenants in both properties and ride out the crash. During the down time I have never lost interest and continued to learn everything I can.
Kim Smith | Hospitality Net
Skip to main content Entrepreneurial senior leader with 20+ years of experience driving growth and transformation across digital, hospitality, and emerging tech sectors. Currently leading Digital & Direct Channels at IHG Hotels & Resorts — overseeing global reservations, customer care, and digital product ecosystems — with a focus on shaping the next era of AI-enabled, guest-centric hospitality.
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By Choice, agency, and how to design a learning system where private gain and public good reinforce each other.
Last chance on a Flip
Not meant to critique but we flip and sell a lot and here are some things that would probably help: 1. The listing has 9 pictures. You need a lot more pictures that showcase the great things about your house. No magic number but a minimum of 20 that showcase that great room, nice kitchen and yard. 2. The curb appeal. The first pic clearly shows weeds at the sidewalk. And the grey exterior doesn't pop. Grey and white is out, or should be used sparingly. 3. The interior is also grey and white.
Part One: Chapter Three: Theories of Ooh! (Part 2)
Pictures, when viewed aesthetically, can be powerful motivators. This book describes how AI could be employed to produce a global “street view” of the Earth to complement the Blue Marble “satellite view,” produced by Apollo 17 in 1972, that fueled the ecology movement. Follow publication 3.2 The Aesthetic Grasp A story I read many years ago comes to mind. It was told by the polymath CS Peirce to illustrate the very point I am about to make regarding the role and efficacy of the aesthetic grasp.
01.02: Mona! LOOK!
1. Atoms (the stuff of matter) attract bits (the “non-stuff” of intelligence) to give them agency within the mental world. In return, bits hitch rides aboard atoms to freight data from one mind port to another. 2. The confection that we know as the “Mona Lisa,” an arrangement of oil paint layered upon a panel made of poplar, consists of billions upon billions of atoms. It is a powerful bit magnet that draws from people billions upon billions of bits in the form of subjective interpretations.
GSV-AI Table of Contents
Kim Smith · Follow Published in Global Street View-AI Project · 3 min read · -- Mashup 21st Century Big Data & 17th Century Cabinet of Curiosities Note: This table of contents may be modified over time as writing progresses. The table of contents for Part Two of this book will be published as the completion of Part One nears. It will contain a blueprint for using the materials developed in Part One to produce a Global Street View using AI.
Part One: Chapter Two: What is a Picture?
Kim Smith · Follow Published in Global Street View-AI Project · 13 min read · -- Figure 01: Mash-up of Red Bull and Lego Ad Versions of the Mona Lisa 2.1 Communication, Norms, and Intelligence Figure 02: Basic Communication Between Picture-maker and Picture-viewer A picture at its most basic is a special type of flat object bearing colors, lines, and shapes in patterns that one intelligence presents to another intelligence by way of facilitating communication (Figure 02).
Hopewell: How a rock church shaped a rural resilient Black community
BLACKSBURG, S.C. – Travelers on Highway 5, the 50-mile stretch between Blacksburg and Rock Hill, often stop on the roadside to admire and take pictures of the small church perched off the highway. Hopewell Presbyterian Church, with its distinctive rock exterior, seems to glow when the afternoon sun hits at the right angle, highlighting its unique architectural charm that symbolizes […]
SMITH: The Climate Crisis is Devastating Black Communities. Public Transit is a Solution.
Photo by Ono Kosuki on Pexels.com As the world grapples with the ever-intensifying impacts of the climate crisis, a stark and troubling reality has emerged: Black communities are bearing a disproportionate burden of environmental degradation. This inequity is not merely a matter of statistics or abstract concepts; it translates into real, tangible hardships that exacerbate existing social and economic disparities.
Turning the tables on the Great Resignation
There have been ample stories about expectations of the “Great Resignation” trend hitting hard in 2022. It’s mainstream news. HR departments will be called upon to advise and companies that are willing to take action to stem the tide have work to do. Some more than others. But what’s to be done? Hybrid work structures, four day work weeks and employee perks are all on the table, but the change must be intentional and it should start with an understanding of employee sentiment.
Thinking of selling your business? Know your exit goal first
The New Year is a time of reflection, re-evaluation and resetting, both in our personal lives and at work. If you own a business, it’s often a time for reviewing the strategy that saw you through the last 12 months and making changes for the year ahead. And after the torrid couple of years we’ve all just experienced, some business owners may be asking themselves whether now is the right time to sell. If you’re in that situation, you’re not alone.
A CEO’s New Hybrid Work Reality Amid Times of Uncertainty
Everyone is well over having to talk and write about uncertain times and the impacts of the pandemic. But for CEOs, stumbling into a new year of uncertainty comes with the responsibility of navigating the new hybrid work structure and the impact that could have on the business and its people. New government guidelines across Europe as a result of new variants are bringing a pertinent question to the table: What must we do to effectively adapt to a long-term hybrid work structure?
How to build a company that people won’t leave in the hybrid era
Article by: Kim Seeling Smith, Future of Work expert, CEO and Founder - Ignite Global | Published: 21 January 2022 Kim Seeling Smith, Future of Work expert, CEO and Founder - Ignite Global 18 January 2022 Remote work has left employees feeling invisible. Research from Adaptavist revealed that a whopping 71% of global workers feel invisible to their colleagues on digital platforms.
COVID-19: Some Alberta classes move online as teaching positions go unfilled
As cases of COVID-19 continue to mount in Alberta, schools are dealing with climbing student and teacher absences. Read more: Alberta K-12 students to return to class Jan. 10 amid record-setting numbers of new COVID-19 cases On Monday, Edmonton Public Schools confirmed four classes transitioned to online learning. Families from one class at Soraya Hafez School, one class at Mill Creek School and two classes at Scott Robertson School were notified over the weekend that they were moving online.
How Australian businesses can recruit amidst a skills shortage crisis
How Australian businesses can recruit amidst a skills shortage crisis It’s estimated Australia needs somewhere between half a million and a million skilled workers to address our current labour shortage. The borders opening isn’t going to be a magical solution, so short of human cloning, how can Australian businesses handle this crisis? By thinking radically differently, in a fiercely competitive market, we must stand out from the crowd.
How to build a company that people won't leave in the hybrid era
Remote work has left Australians feeling invisible. Fresh research from Adaptavist revealed that a whopping 72% of Australian office workers feel invisible to their colleagues on digital platforms. As we emerge from lockdowns, organisations are making decisions about office vs remote vs hybrid work structures, and these feelings of invisibility must be considered.
How to turn The Great Resignation into a great recruitment strategy
4 minute Read The Great Resignation is hitting Australia with multiple studies showing that approximately 40% of Aussies are at least open to new roles. While this carries significant challenges for employee retention, it also carries significant opportunities for employee recruitment. More people are at least entertaining the possibility of changing jobs than at any other time in history — including top talent.
Christmas is coming: HR tips for the hybrid office party
While Christmas will undoubtedly look different this year, that doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate Christmas during a pandemic. After months of lockdown and seeing colleagues on virtual screens, many are eager to celebrate face-to-face again at the Christmas party. It will be the first time meeting in real life for some, but others may feel apprehensive about festivities.
Daily Legal News
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Senate OKs Bill For Some Online Alcohol Sales
Virginians will be able to purchase spirits and low alcoholic beverage coolers from the comfort of their homes under a bill that passed the Senate 40-0 Wednesday. SB 824, introduced by Sen. Frank M. Ruff, R-Clarksville, would permit the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority to include provisions in agency agreements with licensed distillers, allowing certain alcoholic beverages to be purchased on the Internet. The specified beverages would be shipped to consumers for personal consumption.
Government pushes ‘disappointing’ R&D cuts
Finance 09 December 2019 — 2 minute read The federal government has reintroduced legislation tightening eligibility for the R&D Tax Incentive, measures an accounting firm warned are taking money away from business investment. Changes to the Research and Development Tax Incentive are intended to retrospectively apply from 1 July 2019, with the proposed measures reintroduced set to amend the available tax offset rates.
Canva unveils business-friendly tools for 2020
Technology 09 December 2019 — 1 minute read Aussie-founded design tool Canva has launched a range of new features, including design kiosks, among its business-friendly additions for its 20 million users worldwide. At its annual staff event dubbed the Canva Season Opener, Canva on Friday (6 December) unveiled several new products and tools through which it hopes to capture an even greater share of the design market for advertising and social media.
Employee earnings beat inflation in 2019
Human Resources 09 December 2019 — 1 minute read Despite concerns about sluggish wages growth, employees still pocketed an inflation-beating increase over 2019, new figures show, even as overtime rates eased. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) revealed that the median weekly earnings of Aussie workers increased by 2.3 per cent over the course of the year to August 2019. That beat the inflation rate, which is currently sitting at 1.7 per cent.
How landlord measures quality of commercial tenants
Management Emma Ryan 09 December 2019 — 1 minute read An investor with 32 properties in his portfolio has shed some light on the way he determines whether his commercial tenants are the right fit. Speaking on a recent episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, a sister brand to My Business, Scott O’Neill shared how he assesses the quality of tenants in terms of commercial properties when he is looking to buy.
Business tax incentives up for grabs in 2020
Finance 06 December 2019 — 1 minute read The Assistant Treasurer has all but promised a number of tax incentives in the upcoming federal budget in a bid to increase business investment.
Controversial new director IDs a step closer
Management 06 December 2019 — 3 minute read The controversial new Director Identification Number is now a step closer to reality, but the business community remains deeply divided over the measure. A bill introducing legislation to enact the Director Identification Number (DIN) was first tabled in February 2019, but fell by the wayside in the lead-up to May’s federal election.
Is a cashless society really worth it?
Technology 06 December 2019 — 2 minute read As the country continues its inexorable march towards becoming a cashless society, it’s important to remember the downsides. Australia has been just a few years away from being a cashless society for a couple of decades now, but it will eventually get there. Legislation currently before the Senate aims to ban transactions over $10,000 in a bid to hinder the black economy.
Christmas Eve part-day holiday slammed
Human Resources 05 December 2019 — 3 minute read In what’s been described as “rushed” and “bad for business” regulation, one Australian state has declared a “part-day” public holiday for Christmas Eve, impacting employers and payroll at one of the busiest times of the year. Queensland’s Parliament passed the Holidays and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2019 at the end of November, which makes the hours of 6pm to midnight on Christmas Eve (i.e. December 24) a public holiday.
Coles coughs up $5.25m over alleged farmer gouging
Sales 05 December 2019 — 2 minute read “We were fully prepared to take Coles to court over what we believe was an egregious breach of the Australian Consumer Law,” the ACCC has said over Coles’ prices paid to dairy farmers. The competition regulator revealed on Thursday (5 December) that Coles will pay an additional $5.25 million to Norco Co-operative for distribution to its farmer members, following an investigation into public statements Coles had made about supporting Australian dairy farmers.
Business Growth Fund: ‘What’s the money going to be used for?’
Finance 04 December 2019 — 4 minute read “I’m all for making more money available, [but] money in itself is not enough,” the head of the Australian Centre for Business Growth has said of the government’s new Business Growth Fund.
ATO’s 37% tax on Christmas festivities
Finance 04 December 2019 — 2 minute read Christmas is a busy time of year for accountants, and not just due to end-of-year parties, as employers ask: “What are the tax implications of my Christmas festivities?”, writes George Morice. At this time of the year, I get asked about three times a week, “What are the consequences of my Christmas party?” Well, if you love a complex tax situation, then Merry Christmas, as this is a gift for you.
$2.1m lost as scammers target tax deadlines
Finance 04 December 2019 — 1 minute read Australian taxpayers have lost over $2 million to tax scams so far this year, prompting a warning from the ATO about falling victim as payment deadlines loom for tax bills. “So far this year, 622 people paid over $2.1 million to scammers impersonating the ATO,” assistant commissioner Karen Foat revealed.
780 deaths from ‘shamefully weak’ product safety
Sales 03 December 2019 — 2 minute read Businesses have “no general obligation to make sure the products they sell are safe” and faulty products are causing hundreds of deaths each year, consumer group CHOICE said in a scathing attack on Australia’s product safety laws. The product safety campaigner at the group, Amy Pereira, described the existing regulatory framework as “shamefully weak”, and said that many people are needlessly being killed or injured as a result.
Has the Reserve Bank delivered an early Christmas gift?
Finance 03 December 2019 — 1 minute read There’s been plenty of debate about whether the Reserve Bank of Australia would cut interest rates once again to boost Christmas sales. Now we have an answer. With little wiggle room left given that rates are at record lows, every bit counts. And at its monthly board meeting on Tuesday (3 December), the RBA opted to keep what little room it has left and hold fire on any more cuts. That means the official interest remains at the record low of 0.75 per cent.
‘Once you do that, it’s really easy’
Human Resources 03 December 2019 — 1 minute read The founder of a fast-growing business has opened up on his approach to building and maintaining a positive workplace culture amid the changes associated with rapid expansion.
Woolworths stares down class action over payroll bungle
Management 02 December 2019 — 3 minute read “Underpayments disclosed by Woolworths to date substantially understate the wages owed,” a law firm has said with the launch of a class action against the retail giant. In late October, Woolworths revealed that it had discovered payroll errors for around 5,700 of its employees dating as far back as 2010, with its initial estimate being a backpay bill over between $200 million and $300 million.
Bunnings goes above requirements in payroll redress
Management 29 November 2019 — 1 minute read Hardware retailer Bunnings has revealed that its payroll blunder resulted in super underpayments totalling $3.8 million, but it has said it is going beyond minimum requirements to repay affected employees. In September, Bunnings’ parent company Wesfarmers revealed that “an error in the payroll system code” had been detected in relation to its superannuation guarantee (SG) payments, dating back to 2011.
Performance coach spills: What leaders get wrong
Management 29 November 2019 — 3 minute read “There is only really one piece of advice that I would give to anyone in small and medium business,” according to performance coach and executive adviser Phill Nosworthy. Mr Nosworthy — who has worked with businesses large and small, including the likes of Microsoft, Universal Music and the AFL — revealed that there are three key problems that he commonly identifies among business leaders.
IDTechEx showcases why Boston is at heart of 3D printing revolution
3D printing is rapidly reaching industrial commercialisation in numerous sectors; IDTechEx forecast that the total market will be worth $22bn by 2028. A new 3D Printing commercial insight forum is being hosted at the Autodesk facilities in Boston, USA, May 8-9 2019. This event provides expert led sessions giving technical analysis, commercial understanding and market outlooks across key topic areas.
Toyota highlight the significance of 3D printing in lightweight design
3D printing is rapidly reaching industrial commercialisation in numerous sectors; IDTechEx forecast that the total market will be worth $22bn by 2028. One of the key features is the design freedom this technology enables where, alongside other functional advantages, a major opportunity is in lightweighting. Lightweighting is significant in numerous sectors, but obviously one of the main industries with a persisting demand is transportation.
Toyota highlight the significance of 3D printing in lightweight design
3D printing is rapidly reaching industrial commercialisation in numerous sectors; IDTechEx forecast that the total market will be worth $22bn by 2028. One of the key features is the design freedom this technology enables where, alongside other functional advantages, a major opportunity is in lightweighting. Lightweighting is significant in numerous sectors, but obviously one of the main industries with a persisting demand is transportation.
The coming of age of 3D bioprinting?
Though activities in 3D bioprinting have been growing in leaps and bounds since 2015, the activity we have seen in 2018 has been truly remarkable for this fledgling field. Finally, governments, academic institutions and companies alike are beginning to understand the value that 3D bioprinting can bring and are working hard together to bring disruptive change through building tissues from scratch. Please refer to IDTechEx's report, 3D Bioprinting 2018 - 2028 for more information.
49ers Shanahan says 1-6 record is not a 'quick fix'
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) - The San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan says their 1-6 record is frustrating, but it's not just about a "quick fix." The 49ers are at the bottom of the NFL in the turnover margin at -15. The turnover problems are not just an offensive issue, they have generated zero defensive turnovers in the last 3 games. The 49ers lose another player to injury.
49ers prepare for Monday Night Football
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) - The San Francisco 49ers are 8-0 since 2009 on Monday Night Football at Green Bay. The team is still searching for their 2nd win of the season and sit at the bottom of the NFC West The 49ers returned to the practice field Thursday preparing for Monday's game. They're leaving on Saturday for Green Bay. Speedy wide receiver Marquise Goodwin returned to the practice field and was full go.
Shanahan says 49ers ‘will be alright' despite Garoppolo's torn ACL
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) - Jimmy Garoppolo is officially out for the rest of the season after suffering a torn ACL in his left knee during the fourth quarter versus the Chiefs on Sunday. After an MRI confirmed the injury, head coach Kyle Shanahan says it was not the news he wanted to hear. “It was hard waking up today,” Shanahan says.
Stanislaus County product Ja'Quan Gardner signs with 49ers
Gardner worked out with the team during Rookie Pro Day. The team waived safety Chancellor James to make room for Gardner on the roster. The 49ers are dealing with multiple injuries at running back. Gardner is 23 years old from Ceres, California. He played Division II football at Humboldt State University. Gardner was a Central Valley High School standout and is Stanislaus District’s all-time leading rusher. Gardner practiced with the team on Tuesday wearing No. 38.
49ers Running Back Jerick McKinnon to miss remainder of preseason
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) - San Francisco 49ers running back Jerick McKinnon will miss the remainder of preseason after suffering from a right high calf strain in last Sunday's practice. 49ers General Manager John Lynch confirmed McKinnon will be out until Week 1 on KNBR Friday morning. The team signed Alfred Morris this week to add depth the running backs group. The 49ers acquired McKinnon over the offseason through free agency. He signed a four-year 30 million dollar contract.
49ers sign Jaquiski Tartt to two-year extension
Copyright by KRON - All rights reserved SAN FRANCISCO (KRON)- - San Francisco 49ers' safety Jaquiski Tartt is here to stay for a little while longer. The team signed Tartt to a two-year-contract extension through the 2020 season. 49ers confirmed they have signed S Jaquiski Tartt to a two-year contract extension through the 2020 season #NFL @kron4news— Kim Smith (@KimSmithTV) April 27, 2018 According to the NFL, the deal is worth $13 million and up to $15 million with incentives.
New well-being center will house all wellness offices, add dining location
An artistic rendering of the new well-being center, courtesy of VMDO Architects. University of Richmond officials announced plans for a new well-being center that will house various wellness offices in a single building and add another on-campus dining facility, in a statement released last week. The new center will house the Student Health Center, Counseling and Psychological Services and the Center for Sexual Assault Prevention and Response, according to the statement.
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