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Tax savings strategies for real estate investors

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The first step in making any real estate investment is starting a business. There are different types of business entities: Sole Proprietorship, Limited Liability Company (LLC), Series LLC (certain states only), Limited Liability Company (LLP), LLLP, S-Corp, C-Corp. Each of them has its advantages and disadvantages. The only true flow-through-tax entity and the most beneficial in terms of real estate ownership is the Limited Liability Company. Limited Liability Partnership allows you to pay for business-related expenses with pre-tax dollars. It is very important to understand that when you get paid and receive your paycheck, your taxes are already deducted and all your expenses, whether real estate or business related, are deducted AFTER TAX. When you have an LLC, you take all business expenses, deduct them, and pay income tax on what’s left over. LLC is the only entity that is NOT subject to stop loss! LLC does not require records and minutes of meetings. Document filing is limited to articles of organization that list the members of the LLC. Tax advantages: LLC is a pass-through entity and if it is a single member, the IRS considers the entity disregarded. A corporation is subject to double taxation in which not only the profits are taxed, but the distribution in the form of dividends is also taxed. The other advantage is the flexibility in terms of transfer of LLC ownership. Ownership of the LLC is governed by the Operating Agreement, which is an internal document. To change ownership, all that needs to be done is the Operating Agreement and no filings are required other than updates with the IRS for the given tax ID number. It also has fewer filings than an S-Corp and is very easy to maintain. If you have multiple properties, have each one in an LLC and have one LLC to be your holding company that would own all the other LLCs. For tax purposes, your primary holding LLC will be a sole member LLC to others and you will need to file only one tax return. In addition to the tax benefits, LLC also allows you to have a basic level of asset protection.

If your company owns the assets, they are separated from your personal assets and, in the event of a lawsuit, cannot be touched. Keep in mind that LLC is a BASIC level of asset protection and if the opposing party has a good lawyer, there are many ways your personal assets can become part of a lawsuit. It’s called piercing the corporate veil. For example, you must have a separate bank account for an LLC. If your LLC owns your property, all income and expenses related to the property must come from that particular bank account. If this is not done, the LLC status may be disqualified and your personal assets become part of the lawsuit. Your LLC must be in good standing with the state and must have adequate information regarding its article of organization. The purpose of the business must be clearly stated with no exclusions and must be amended when necessary. If you buy real property, you must say that you buy, hold, rent, or lease residential real property; if you sell, you must state that you are buying for the purpose of reselling for profit, etc. In some states it is necessary to list the LLC in a local newspaper, and it can be very expensive; In other states like Maryland, you must pay an annual fee, which is currently $300 per year. You should check your state’s requirements and guidelines and always be up to date with the state.

*RENT DEDUCTION* on your principal residence. If you have an LLC, you may need an office, and it could conveniently be at your personal residence. Under IRS Code 288G, you are allowed to deduct rent payments for your office space at your personal residence.

*Depreciation*. It’s the most beneficial deduction in real estate! While your real estate is appreciating, you are allowed to depreciate it over the building’s useful life, which is 27.5 years, and take the deduction against your income. However, depreciation is only allowed against the building, the land cannot be depreciated. For example, if you own a house that is worth $100,000, the value of the building might be only $80,000 and the value of the land is $20,000. Therefore, you are allowed to take depreciation expenses against the value of the building only .

*Accelerated depreciation*. You may have heard from your accountant that accelerated depreciation is not allowed against real estate, and it is true, but there is a way to make improvements deducted in prior years and it all depends on how they are classified. For example, land improvements such as curbs, sidewalks, and landscaping depreciate over 15 years; personal property is depreciated in 5 years. Items that are considered personal property under IRS code 1.48-1(c) must have one of the following characteristics 1. accessory 2. function 3. mobility. Basically everything that is an accessory, function or piece of furniture is immovable property. If you are rehabbing and can install movable walls, you can deduct the cost of the improvements over 5 years. If they are not mobile, you will have to deduct 5-6 times less for improvements over the next 5 years. Make everything that can work, be an accessory or make it mobile! A commercial developer built his office building with lightweight movable walls and was able to deduct $80,000 that same year.

Status of *DEALERSHIP*. When changing properties, it is important to avoid the “DEALER” state. In some cases, it can be avoided by exchanging properties through different entities, in some cases doing a few transactions, but the easiest way to be “investor friendly” is to simply state your INVESTMENT INTENT. If you state that your investment intent is to buy, hold, lease and rent properties unless you are forced to sell them under certain conditions, such as the need for working capital, you can get away with not being considered a DEALERSHIP.

*IRS Red Notices*. There are also certain things not to do that would raise red flags for the IRS and you could get audited. First, don’t report too much lost rental income, there are many expenses you can find to reduce your pre-tax income. Second, don’t overcomplicate your asset protection structure. Having too many business entities on top of each other, or being headquartered in Las Vegas, NV, a tax-exempt state, could be a red flag. Reporting losses for more than 2 years always raises red flags. The common sense behind it: “if you don’t make money, why are you still in business?” Reporting excessive donations, high expenses versus high income can also trigger an audit.

*Property taxes*. Real estate investors are subject to a number of taxes, including property taxes. The appraised value and the market value of the property always have a gap. In 2007 the appraised value was normally lower and in 2010 it is 99% of the time higher than the market value of real estate. Taxes are not always reassessed based on the market cycle and it is your responsibility to dispute them. In the state of Maryland, it is permissible to dispute personal property taxes within 60 days of the date of assessment or to file before the end of the year for next year’s hearing. Although taxes are a deduction against income, they are not a tax credit, and the more you can minimize your expenses, the more profit you’ll make. To successfully dispute your tax bill, you will need to show recent comparables and sales prices for real estate in your area. You will also need to compare real estate that recently sold to your property in terms of structure, number of bedrooms, bathrooms, square footage, amenities, etc.

*Capital Gains Taxes*. This type of tax is imposed only when the property is sold. The difference between the purchase price and the sale price is subject to this tax. There are exemptions for owners who lived in the property for at least 2 years and the amount of the gain. There is a way to defer capital gains taxes by doing a 1031 Exchange. Be sure to contact an escrow company and do everything within IRS guidelines. Under this IRS rule, you can sell your property, find another property, make an offer within 45 days, and settle in a new property within 6 months and defer paying capital gains taxes. According to IRS tax rules, the property you’re buying must be “equally,” which means it doesn’t matter if it’s larger as long as it’s an “investment” like the one you just sold. So, you can buy a single-family home and buy an apartment building as long as both are investment properties.

The information provided in this article is only a general description and not legal advice on general real estate tax laws. This information may be different or not applicable depending on your state, tax bracket, or other restrictions imposed by the IRS. Please check with your accountant in your local area.

Home Kitchen

Woodworking: The Best Wood for Beginners

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Woodworking: know your wood

Wood is made of cellulose fibers, held together by a property called lignin, and is classified as hardwood or softwood, depending on the type of tree it came from. Also, the sapwood or new wood that grows in a tree is still alive, while the heartwood refers to the part of the tree that is no longer functioning. These two stages of wood also have different properties and uses. Knowing something about the different woods can help you determine which one to use, how to work it, what problems to watch for, and how to care for the finished product.

There are hundreds of different types of trees and woods, with a wide range of colors, density, grain, shape, and other characteristics that affect their workability and application to different types of uses. The following is an alphabetical list and description of some of the most popular woods used in joinery. Types like ebony and ironwood are not listed here, as they are not normally used in woodworking, at least not by beginners. The focus is on woods that work well and are common in woodworking.

The following legend provides a guide to the symbols included with each type of wood.

Cost: $ = cheap, $$ = moderate, $$$ = expensive

Ease of work: E = easy, M = moderate, D = difficult

ash, white $, millions

A strong, inexpensive wood that is lighter in color and bends well, white ash is often used in sports equipment such as bats and canoe paddles. It is also common in pool cues, tool handles, and other products that require durability and strength.

Raft $$

One of the lightest hardwoods, balsa has been used for canoes, model building, life rafts, and other situations where a light, driftwood is needed. It is usually white in color and is moderately priced. Because it is exceptionally soft, it can be worked well with hand tools, but has poor durability.

linden $,E

Basswood is a cheap and versatile hardwood often used for woodcarving. It is soft, light, fine-textured, and its color varies from soft white to brown. Other uses include turning, toys, kitchen utensils, and boxes.

Birch $,E

The birch, known as paper birch, is the white tree that grows in the forest with its bark peeling off like paper. Inside, the sapwood is creamy, darkening to brown in the heartwood. It is inexpensive to purchase and as a result is one of the most popular woods among beginning furniture makers. It can also be used for cabinets, toys, and plywood, but it is not durable if left unfinished.

nutmeg $$,M

A coarse-textured wood that is light to medium brown in color, nutmeg is moderately priced and is a common choice for veneers, woodware, and church altars.

cedar, aromatic $, millions

Known for its red coloration and pleasant somewhat spicy smell, aromatic cedar or red cedar is a popular woodworking material for containers and cabinets. It has alternating lines of dark and light colors and can also have dark knots, which also makes it visually appealing. It is relatively cheap.

cherry, black $$

Cherry sapwood is light in color, but the heartwood can range from light brown to a deep red that many find attractive. It has a fine grain and tends to darken as it ages. It is most often used in furniture and cabinet making and is moderately priced.

Cottonwood $,E

A white to pale brown wood that is part of the poplar family, poplar is lightweight and tends to be soft, making it good for carving. It is also used in the manufacture of furniture, toys and wooden articles. Poplar bark is preferred by many carvers because it can be found in large pieces and has a soft, workable nature.

Cypress $, I

Cypress wood has an oily texture, resists rot and decay, and is often used in outdoor furniture and docks. It is light yellow in color and is inexpensive compared to other woods.

elm white $$,M

There are many elms, and most tend to be easy to work and bend well. White elm is light yellow in color and if used by beginners, it is usually in a furniture project. This tree is affected by Dutch Elm disease, making it increasingly difficult to find and therefore a bit more expensive.

Mahogany $$

A dense, reddish-colored hardwood that is durable and easy to work with, mahogany (especially Honduran mahogany) is often used when making various grades of furniture and cabinetry. It is moderately priced.

maple white $$, MD

Maple has white sapwood and reddish-brown heartwood. The grain can come in different patterns, including wavy and bird’s eye. It can be difficult to work with, but it is used to make furniture, cabinets, flooring, and small projects like cutting boards.

Oak $$, EN

In the oak family, white oak is perhaps the easiest to work with and is highly durable. It has a light tan color with a straight grain. It is moderately priced and is used for furniture, cabinets, and is a favored barrel-building wood.

Pine: Ponderosa, white, yellow $,E

Although different types of pine have different specific characteristics, it tends to be a softer, light-colored wood that is used in many construction settings. It’s also a popular wood with woodworkers, especially beginners, because it’s inexpensive, easy to find, relatively easy to work with, and holds up well (except for white pine). Often selected for birdhouses, window boxes, benches, and other beginner projects.

Redwood $$$

Redwood is known for its ability to hold up well in outdoor conditions. It is relatively easy to work with and is used in outdoor furniture, decking, and other applications where outdoor durability is important. Although redwoods grow quite large and produce large quantities of boards, the price is high.

walnut, black $$

A dark, strong wood that performs well, black walnut is used for carving, stock making, fine furniture, cabinets, and other items where strength and appearance are important. Contains a chemical that may cause irritation. Black walnut is moderately priced.

Willow $$

There are many different varieties of willow, but in general they are a light soft wood with dull brown heartwood and light colored sapwood. Due to its smoothness, it is popular with carvers. It is also used for caskets, venetian blinds, and other items.

yellow poplar $,E

Yellow Poplar is a strong, inexpensive hardwood that is light in color and sometimes streaked with green, which can make finishing difficult. It is not a real popular. Along with pine, it is one of the most used woods today. Poplar is used in basic furniture, shelves and boxes. It is also acceptable for carving.

Digital Marketing

How to Optimize Your Website for Google Top 10 Ranking – More Steps

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Search engine optimization is the process of choosing specific keyword phrases related to a website and ensuring that the website ranks well when those keyword phrases are part of a web search.

On-Page Optimization Factors:

The main factors are:

Meta tags, header tags, body text tag, and alt image tags:

1- Meta tags:

Meta tags are code in your HTML that is invisible to your website visitors, but can be read by some web spiders and search engines.

Meta tags used by a large percentage of the major search engines as one of the main guidelines for how they will index your site.

The main meta tags are:

o Title tag

o Description tag

o Keyword tag

Target the right keywords:

Do keyword research – it is very important for generating traffic

To do your keyword research, visit this website http://inventory.overture.com/d/searchinventory/suggestion/

Select a short list of 3-4 keywords

title tag:

The page title should include ONLY your main keywords. The fewer words you can fit in the title, the more weight Google will give each of the keywords, and the higher your ranking will be.

The title is the most important information that search engines use to index web pages. Include your page title and 3-5 important keywords. Format your site title as follows:

Site title, keyword1, keyword2, keyword3

You can use your URL or your company name as the title of your site.

o Make sure it specifically describes your product or service,

o Makes appropriate use of 3 or 4 keywords,

o Use between 10 and 80 characters long.

Tips:

o Removed all “and”

o Replaced one of the “and” with a “|” character

o Always combine your keywords in the page title

Description tag:

The Meta description tag describes the content of your site, giving search engine spiders an accurate summary filled with multiple keywords.

o Use a descriptive paragraph or sentence that is relevant to your page.

o If possible, use a sentence or paragraph that is present in the content of your page

o Use up to 500 characters, including spaces.

Keyword tag:

Use a list of keywords that are relevant to the content of your web page. Use your url as the first keyword and separate the keywords with commas. Format the keywords as follows:

http://www.myURL.com, keyword1, keyword2, keyword3, …..

Add 5-10 keywords

o For best results, a label between 50 and 250 characters in size.

o Please note that keywords must be separated by commas.

Free Meta Tag Analyzer:

This meta tag analysis tool will help you analyze your web pages and

Check search engine compatibility.

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More sites for SEO:

http://www.submitnet.net/

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2- Header tags:

Headers are used to divide entries into logical sections.

Add h1 heading tags: (place your most important keyword) it’s best to place your h1 heading tag at the top left or top/middle of your page.

When Google reads a web page, it sees the text from the top left of the page to the bottom right of the page.

Add h2 heading tags – (place your second most important keyword) should be placed somewhere towards the top half of your web page.

3- Body text label:

The body element defines the body of the documents. Contains all the content of the document (such as text, images, colors, graphics, etc.).

o When writing your content, try to evenly spread your main keywords throughout the copy. However, do not overdo it.

o Try to mention each keyword naturally as you type

o Include at least one of the keywords per 1-2 paragraphs, depending on the size of your page.

o Be sure to mention your main keyword at the top left and bottom right of the web page

o Bold, italicize, and underline… Once we’ve finished writing the copy, we should go ahead and bold, italicize, or underline some of the keywords only 1 time each, max.

o Any keyword must be used 4 times or more in the HTML body of your site. This is highly recommended to get the best ranking results.

o Avoid excessive use of keywords: no word should be used more than 30 times on the page.

4- Alternative image tags:

ALT tags are image descriptions.

o Place your keyword 1 in the alt image tag of the top image of your web page.

o Place your other 2 keywords plus an additional word like “image” or “image” in the alt image tag of 2 more graphics on your web page.

Charging time analysis:

If your website doesn’t load in 12 seconds or less on a 56k connection, statistics show that around 45% of visitors will abandon the site.

o Optimized your site for 56k modem users: load time 12 seconds or less.

o Try to keep your home page under 50k and your other pages under 40k.

Here’s a great free tool to help you check your website’s load time:

http://www.1-hit.com/all-in-one/tool.loading-time-checker.htm

Search Engine Guidelines:

Always remember this general rule when building your site: “Search engines don’t like to be fooled.” Do not try to manipulate your listings through deceptive methods. Provide useful and relevant content, and you never have to worry about search engine guideline violations.

o Hidden text: never hide text.

o Excessive Keywords: Use keywords naturally in sentences and paragraphs.

o No word should be used more than 30 times throughout the page.

o Repeated keywords: there are no keywords that are repeated several times in a row. We recommend using keywords naturally in sentences and paragraphs.

o Entry Pages: Most search engines discourage entry pages.

o Harmful Redirects – Redirect pages have a hard time getting indexed by search engines.

o Frame issues: It is recommended that sites using frames implement a descriptive NOFRAMES tag with relevant text content.

o Macromedia Flash Issues: Do not create Flash-only pages for any content you want to index; instead, put that content in the HTML part of the page.

Enjoy!

Relationship

Focused kids can handle bullies and other challenges!

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Americans were shocked when a mob of 400 Brooklyn teenagers looted and looted a shopping mall. We shake our heads in disbelief when young people kill their classmates and run over strangers on the street. The fact is… destructive behavior will continue if we don’t understand what happens to children.

Neglecting children or controlling them with humiliation, hitting, insults or threats can create fear, anger and resentment. When parents don’t pay attention to a child’s emotional needs, they are making life difficult for them.

Parents involved in constant conflict, domestic violence, and child abuse make life “hell.” Children are thrown out of their emotional center and can become bullies or easy victims. They may seek relief through drugs, inflicting pain on others or on themselves.

The single greatest threat to children’s futures is not teaching them how to discover inner strength. If parents do not listen and stop abusive behavior at home, youth may become socially isolated and have difficulty in school. (30% of teens drop out of high school.) Disconnected teens may close their conscience and engage in destructive behavior with little remorse or empathy for others.

Education is important. However, equally important is the emotional development of the child so that he does not bully or become a victim and isolate himself. When children become self-aware, they develop healthy friendships and experience success in school. A loved child becomes a caring adult.

Lack of self-awareness is the biggest social problem facing Americans today. Children need love, discipline, and support from spiritually centered adults to prevent addictions, mental health problems, and/or violent behavior.

We cannot legislate values, character or morality. It is up to parents, teachers, and the adult community to create safe homes, schools, and neighborhoods so that children become spiritually balanced and centered.

What is a spiritually centered child?

All humans are spiritual beings with powerful instincts, intuition, and self-protective awareness. However, children need to see healthy role models in order to grow up strong and resilient.

Every child is born with gifts and talents to discover. With the support of family, extended family, friends, neighbors, and teachers, young people can develop the 3 Cs: courage, character, and conscience. “Courage” gives children the confidence to stand up for themselves, walk away from trouble, and learn from mistakes. “Character” is the process of developing self-discipline, resilience, honesty, patience, and empathy. “Conscience” is the ability to control yourself, feel remorse, know right from wrong, manage anger calmly, and forgive others.

These attributes help children reach their potential no matter what is going on around them. Trusting their instincts and intuition (inner spirit and wisdom) gives children the emotional tools to develop self-awareness in order to reject negative influences.

Eighty-four percent of Americans believe in a higher power. Children do not have to attend church or synagogue to be spiritually centered. However, faith-based groups that strengthen families provide healthy role models and mentors for children as they learn the power of self-discipline, reflection, and how to modify their behavior. Religious organizations support a “family” of people who care about emotional (spiritual) development.

We can no longer remain silent while children fight alone! We must speak up, support families, and come together as community members concerned about protecting children!

When Americans work together, we will see positive change. Spiritually centered children can handle bullies and other challenges if they have the love and support they need to keep them safe and healthy.

Health Fitness

Merits of having a healthy diet

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In the modern era of having everything at your fingertips, a diet plan has become a trend to reduce weight. Having a healthy diet is important to have a proper and controlled diet. Basically, you need to follow a particular diet chart when you are on a diet. The diet chart is a plan to meet the proper nutritional requirements. Healthy diet foods are the key to having a prosperous lifestyle and staying away from diseases. It is difficult to achieve a healthy lifestyle if we do not eat healthy foods.

You can follow a healthy diet to reduce weight or gain proper weight. Also in case of certain health problems like hypertension and diabetes, doctors recommend a diet plan. Dietary foods are mainly composed of:

  • Fresh fruits / Dried fruits- They have a great contribution of energy, vitamins and minerals. They also provide refreshment to the body.
  • Vegetables: Essential for providing protein and carbohydrates, vegetables are the main component of any diet meal.
  • Dairy products: to supply energy and provide certain nutrients.
  • Grain products: rich sources of protein and nutrients.

We can also define healthy foods into three categories:

  • Protein healthy diet foods: This category includes the foods rich in protein. Fish, poultry products, dairy products; dried fruits etc. are the main components of this category.
  • Healthy Carbohydrate Foods- Include abundant sources of carbohydrates. Mainly rice, sweet potatoes, beans are the main sources of it.
  • Healthy Fatty Diet Foods: Although having a lot of fatty foods can cause obesity, having limited fats can be healthy. Oil supplements, seeds, peanuts, butter and ghee are rich sources of fat. Fats, if consumed in a controlled manner, can be classified as part of a healthy food for weight loss.

A healthy and balanced diet food must contain food from the three previous sources in a harmonious way. It helps to maintain a proper and problem-free lifestyle if we stick to a healthy diet. Many people follow a particular diet for a short period of time and then stop. It is important to note that healthy diet foods must be consumed continuously to maintain a fit body.

Most people think that healthy diet foods taste pretty bad and there is no variety available to eat. The weight loss food is quite tasty and has many items as well. Junk and oily food is not part of healthy food. These foods are likely to cause many dangerous illnesses and diseases. To have a healthy diet you have to avoid them. People who indulge in unhealthy diet foods may suffer from dangerous diseases like cancer, hypertension, heart disease, and diabetes.

One must consume the correct number of calories calculated according to the diet plan. Each food carries particular calories. It is necessary to consult a nutrition expert about the number of calories provided by a particular food. Eating healthy food is one way to stay away from diseases and stay fit. It is the key element to keep fit!!!

Legal Law

A classic view: why do people commit crimes?

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A classic view: Why do people commit crimes?

People commit crimes because that’s what they want to do. Criminal behavior is a matter of choice. Today, there are many excuses disguised as reasons for criminal behavior. The mistaken nature of these claims has a serious impact on crime control strategies. The classic approach to crime control strategies deals with direct intervention tactics. Law enforcement, under this rubric, takes an aggressive stance toward criminal acts. The belated tactic of a reactionary position is relegated to the illusion of rehabilitation. In the classical view, deviance and crime are addressed proactively. This strives to be consistent with the legal and social aspects of the restriction. Deviant behavior in the form of criminal activity should require a punitive approach to behavior. Such an approach must come with speed, precision, and certainty. For control sanctions to work, justice systems must work decisively. The relevant criminal justice systems must be able to deploy the necessary resources. From a historical perspective, the classical school of criminology is often overlooked as a viable crime prevention strategy.

All available scientific, forensic and technical resources should push a more classical approach to criminology in full force. This effort must be applied in the context of modern times. Following a doctrine of “psychological hedonism”, the classical approach holds that people freely choose between behavioral alternatives. In this sense, the perpetrator plans his criminal behavior before carrying out his actions. The individual creates the basis for his withdrawal from socially, morally, or legally sanctioned aspects of behavior. A person calculates the “pain versus pleasure of an act,” or the gain minus the risk of doing a certain thing. Like the rest of us, the perpetrator carries out his behavior as a result of personal calculations. Such deviant acts stem from the fact that the pleasure is greater than the risk. In other words, they want to take something that someone else has. Criminals want the shortest distance between two points. The implication of the doctrine is that the social reaction to crime should be the administration of a measured amount of pain. The general proposition of the classical school is that it is necessary to make undesirable acts painful. Attaching punishment is crucial to having an impact on behavior. Likewise, punishment requires re-education, so that offenders learn through painful and costly consequences that such behavior is self-defeating.

Accountability and responsibility are bound together, so the perceived loss will exceed the gain. Since the punishment must be one that can be calculated, it must be the same for all individuals. No one is exempt regardless of age, mentality, social or economic status, political influence, or other complacent conditions. People have full responsibility for the actions they choose. Deterrence and moral retribution replace rehabilitation. Preventing criminal behavior before it happens is part of the overall strategy of crime control objectives. This perspective assumes that people will take advantage of opportunities. Since people freely decide their course of conduct, a prompt social interdiction is necessary. A criminology concept of “free will” is necessary to ensure that society does not fall apart due to an obsession with behavioral excuses. Behavior is influenced by a decision-making process that is related to consequences. As such, so is criminal behavior.

Motivation to commit acts of criminal behavior is related to basic internal desires for control, domination, anger, revenge, and demonstration of personally perceived inadequacy. A self-motivated thought quadrangle is produced. Desire, opportunity, ability, and gain are merged to formulate the motivation strategy. A multidimensional realm within the mind is transformed into an outward expression of exploitation. As such, our crime control strategies and tactics must consider the inherent motivation of the criminal. The inherent motivation is the subjugation of another person for personal gain. Approaches based on hasty generalizations and politically correct agendas are counterproductive to the health, safety, and well-being of the community. We must consider what the individual criminal is like. He or she is not much different from the rest of us. Except the criminal prefers “the shortcut” over the legitimate way of doing things. Forget pseudoscientific approaches that come with impressive labels and complex diagnoses. And forget short-term fads or fetishes for quick fixes to long-term problems. Sophisticated theoretical constructions do not solve crime. Instead, hard working, determined and dedicated police officers do. They are the ones who solve the problems of criminal behavior that affect society. They do this through the collective interaction of public support and participation. Not because of politics, media hype, fashion, or fiction.

People commit crimes out of a selfish desire to get something for nothing. His “private logic” centers on his supposed “suffering” at the hands of a callous and cruel world. They selfishly want to seize opportunities, exploit their lewd interests, and assert their abilities. All of this is done based on your individual abilities to get what you believe is rightfully yours. The criminal is not a victim of society. Nor is he or she forced into a position of disadvantage by others. Criminals refuse to accept responsibility and accountability for their behavior. When caught, they are quick to make excuses that the social sciences, media and politicians have preconceived for them. Criminals develop their thought processes on the basis that they are “owed” something. Their behavior is connected to what they believe to be “entitled.”

Personal choices dominate the motives for individual actions. We think, fantasize, and act in accordance with our underlying belief system. Through a rational conscious thought process, we select the temptations of preference. Regardless of what comes to us from external sources, we choose what we want. We use our history of learning to do things that we conjure up in our own minds. Such is the rational process by which we pick and choose the course of action we take. In a kind of “economic view” of the world, people balance the risks, or costs, of doing something. Upon validation that the “benefit” outweighs the cost, we decided to act. On the other hand, we might decide not to act. Crime, in a sense, has a seductive quality and captures our attention. We are mesmerized by the darkness in the balance between good and evil. Good and evil is just thinking in pictures about the scope of human nature. For some, crime pays, until they get caught. At the very least, we calculate a “pain versus pleasure” reality.

References:

1. Jeffery, CR, Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design, (Beverly Hills: Sage Publications, 1971), page 24;

2. Samenow, ES, Inside the Criminal Mind, (New York: Crown Business, 1984), pp. 20-22;

3. Schmalleger, F., Criminology Today – An Integrative Introduction – Fourth Edition, (Upper Saddle River: Pearson-Prentice Hall, 2006), pp. 118-119;

Lifestyle Fashion

Face makeup tips to attract attention

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Not all women are blessed with perfect skin tone and attractive features, but with some effective face makeup tips, most can get closer to who they want to be. Facial makeup is the best way to highlight your attractive features and hide your facial defects.

One needs to be familiar with makeup techniques to bring out the best in one’s personality. There are various brands of cosmetics available in the market which, when used skillfully, can create wonders. Known to be a girl’s best friend, these cosmetics should be carefully selected and safely thrown away at expiration. And if you want to learn the basic facial makeup techniques, here are some tips to help you get the right facial makeup:

Base or foundation:

Start by applying the appropriate foundation and moisturizer to your face. Also cover the parts of the ears, neck and nape that are visible. Use a tissue to wipe up excess moisture, if any. Dot foundation on face and blend well to cover your blemishes and other facial flaws. Opt for oil-free products that contain salicylic acid or tea tree oil. Now take some ice cubes and quickly rub them on your skin. This will close all the pores on your face. Now rub with a tissue and apply the compact powder. Be sure to select a range that matches your complexion and therefore gels well with your skin tone.

Eyes:

Select the eye shadow according to your outfit and the time of day. For evening go for darker shades and for daylight go for lighter colored eye shadows. You can also try some gold or silver glitter, if you are going to a night party, but better avoid it if you are going to something more formal.

Now carefully apply the eyeliner to define the shape of your eyes. Use kohl along the corners of your eyes, and then apply mascara to your lashes. It is important to note that large eyes do not require much enhancement and therefore eye makeup should be kept to a minimum, but for smaller eyes you should go for heavy eyeliner and also a darker kohl so that the eyes eyes look prominent.

Lips:

Apply pencil lip liner to outline your lips. It will make sure that your lipstick or gloss does not smudge. Now using a lip brush, apply the lip color on your lips. Choose color shades that suit your skin tone. For a long-lasting effect, you can dab some oil-free foundation on your lips before applying lipstick. After filling in the lip with the lip color, apply some lip gloss. This will add shine to your lip makeup. However, you can avoid gloss if you prefer a matte look for the occasion.

Blush:

Now accentuate your features with the blush. Roll the brush over the suitable shade and gently apply to the side of the cheeks. Try to keep it natural and therefore avoid excessive use of blush. Select the right color tones that suit your complexion. For example, while pink and beige blushes will look good on fair skin, plum and bronze shades will complement darker skin tone, and for olive skin tone, copper, almond, and warm brown tones will work best.

Retouch:

Always remember to take a lipstick, a lip gloss, a compact powder, some handkerchiefs and a mirror with you. You can give your face makeup a quick touch up if it starts to wear off. Last but most important, behave confidently.

Important tip:

Use good quality cosmetics that suit your skin type and tone, and throw away expired cosmetics as continued use can lead to infections. To remove makeup, use an oil-free makeup remover that won’t clog pores.

If you carefully follow the tips mentioned above, you will surely learn about the right makeup for your face. In addition, with time and practice, he will also discover other important details that will help him customize facial makeup procedures to suit his skin and facial features.

Real Estate

Escape City Life – Moving to Vanuatu

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Many people are looking to move and escape to a better lifestyle. Living and working in a city can be very stressful: bigger just means busier, and busier means more overwhelming. No one wants to endure stress and many would jump at the chance to get out and enjoy a better life in a new place.

People are becoming more and more inspired to take life and work into their own hands. Being your own boss has become popular in recent years and it comes with many benefits. Choosing your own hours and having a pay scale limited only by your input and success is extremely attractive. In the South Pacific, a group of islands offers the method and means to escape city life and make your way in the world.

The island nation of Vanuatu is full of opportunities for anyone with vision and goals. If you are interested in starting your own business or investing in property and you want to escape to a new, sunny and tropical place away from traffic and noise, Santo Vanuatu has everything you have been looking for.

In the last two decades, the population has increased by 100,000 people and has seen a huge boom in the number of annual visitors. Its golden beaches, including: Champagne Beach (Espiritu Santo), Erakor Beach (Erakor Island), Bokissa Beach (Bokissa Island), Breakas Beach (Efate Island) and the surrounding blue oceans are the main reason why 83% of people travel to the islands on vacation; numbers that have inspired a rapidly growing tourism industry. As international developers and investors begin to take notice of Vanuatu’s potential, property prices begin to trend upwards and more opportunities begin to emerge.

With the current low cost of buying land in Vanuatu and projected future returns, there has never been a better time to invest and relocate. Also take advantage of the booming tourism industry; Find a Vanuatu business for sale or develop your own resort. Seaside property can be purchased starting at $200,000 and you can own an island for as little as $1.25 million. Opportunities are plentiful for you to own and run a business, subdivide and sell land, or build apartments and vacation homes. In the current state of the nation, the only real limits are your imagination.

Why wait until retirement to start enjoying life? There has never been a better time to escape; ditch the job, become your own boss and live life in Vanuatu.

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Trekking in Nepal, the best way to know the beauty and culture of Nepal

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Trekking in Nepal is the world’s best walking adventure in the Himalayas. It is the way of walking in natural settings, often in mountainous terrain or other scenic landscapes. In Nepal there are many popular trekking routes within the city of Kathmandu and outside such as the city of Pokhara.

The term hiking simply means walking outdoors on a trail for recreational purposes. In Nepal, trekking means walking a bit from the place where you have stayed and returning to spend the night in a hotel or resort. Treks can be classified as a day trek, which refers to a trek that can be completed in a single day, but does not require overnight camping, and a multi-day trek, which refers to treks over several days. and spend the night in the camp. Multi-day treks are popular as backpacking or trekking in Nepal and short treks around the hills of towns for recreation are considered trekking. It can simply be described as a physically easy way of walking and suitable for the general group of people who are hiking.

The traveler can buy a hiking package from the local vacation operator or go alone. Professional trekking guides can explain local information and importance and can arrange everything for the trip. Choosing a professional trekking agency is a good way to enjoy your vacation without hassle and worry. Trekking packages in Nepal are designed with a combination of visiting tourist spots within the cities that have great historical and cultural significance and walking tours in the covered area or in local villages. Your destination is fixed before you walk. Travel routes are pre-planned or you can design your own itinerary. Before starting to walk in the fresh air, many things must be well prepared; watch out for hiking equipment, personal checklist, food, map, and permits. The option of accommodation to spend the night and pre-information of the route is necessary. The equipment needed for hiking depends on the length of the hike and the source. Hikers usually carry water, food, and a map. Hiking boots, sunglasses, sunscreen is necessary personal checklist. To make the trip easier and more fun, cameras with charged batteries, compass, binoculars, flashlight, first aid kit, fire starter, knife, and GPS navigation device are helpful.

Some popular destinations around the Kathmandu valley for trekking in Nepal are Nagarkot, Dhulikhel, Kakani, Shivapuri, Phulchoki, Daman, Dakhinkali and Champadevi. In and around Pokhara, Poon Hill, Sarangkot, Panchase and Bandipur, Sirubari are the popular trekking destinations. In addition to these, a new route can be designed for the hiking trip. The cultural, historical and natural scenic stations can be considered as hiking trails. Trekking in Nepal is the best way to meet the local people, explore the rich cultural heritage, see the picturesque mountains and study the flora and fauna of Nepal.

Sports

Super Bowl Preview

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This will be the first Super Bowl with both starting quarterbacks with beards. Abraham Lincoln would be proud. With the game taking place at Jerry Jones’ air-conditioned palace, the weather won’t be a factor. Hopefully a kicker will hit the giant TV over the field. The look on Jerry’s face would be priceless. I’m sure there will be betting action on that happening. There will be plenty of punts as both teams have outstanding defenses and have allowed the fewest points in the NFL this season. They also have two players with the longest hair in Super Bowl history in Troy Polamalu and Clay Matthews. I’m thinking there will be a couple of commercials for hair products.

I’m going to start with the Packers. They’ve had a wonderful season despite having 16 players on injured reserve, many of whom were key starters. Recently injured players made a name for themselves by complaining, I mean tweeting about not being included in the Super Bowl team photo. Whatever they are will hopefully have no effect on the game. The Packers have had a lot of endorsements and guys who signed on the streets and Target steps up and is productive for them. None were bigger than running back James Starks, who, although selected in the later rounds, was on the practice squad for most of the season. He has been solid since he was inserted as a starter. He has provided balance on offense with his ability to run between tackles and keep Aaron Rodgers out of third long. In addition, and what is more important, he has not coughed up the ball. Aaron Rodgers has been fantastic all year and should have made the Pro Bowl. But he wouldn’t have gone since he’s going to a slightly more important bowl. He has gambled himself for elite quarterback status. It also helps that he had a top defense league behind him. This allowed him to play free and quiet and not have the pressure of forcing passes to score many points, like his predecessor Brett Farve. (He just had to get his name one last time) The cause for concern is the Packers’ inexperience in the Super Bowl. None of the players or coaches have participated in the Super Bowl. There is something to be said for knowing how to answer the same dumb questions over and over again. Like “What did you have for breakfast today?” Coaches need to make sure they strike the balance of enjoying the festivities, because you never know if and when the team will be back in the Super Bowl. They have to make sure the Packers get to work and don’t spend too much time at the many local dance studios for professional adult ladies. The nice thing for the Packers is that the game is played on the field’s turf, which after playing on the Soldiers’ unkempt field, will be a breeze in air-conditioned Texas. The Packers play in Green Bay and on the legendary “frozen tundra.” But this team is designed for artificial surfaces with its passing ability, quick receivers, and fast pass rushers. The Steelers might be a bit shaken up on the first few possessions when they see firsthand how quick the Packers are. Of course, they won’t be too fast if they spend too much time enjoying the adult attractions.

The Steelers have overcome the lack of Ben Roethisberger, who was suspended for the first month of the season to start the season, and an oft-injured offensive line to reach the Super Bowl. They’ve made it to the Super Bowl in typical Steelers fashion. A magnificent and most finished defense. A punishing ground game, which has been a trademark since the Nixon administration and clutch room endorsement. Big Ben comes out of the bags so often that he looks like a father playing with his children. Rashard Mendenhall has improved every year and this year has been the best. He possesses the power, speed, and balance of a dancer. He can run over tacklers and run away from them. There, the defense has survived injuries on the defensive line, but the backs have done a good job of filling out. The strength of the defense is his linebackers, who are talented, smart and mean like linebacker James Harrision, who commits many personal fouls just by looking at him. Troy Polamalu isn’t as bad as James Harrision, but he’s just as disruptive and should be kept in mind at all times, even during warm-ups. The cause for concern has to be their best offensive lineman and center Markice Pouncey will be out with a sprained or broken ankle. (My first mention of a center). No one knows how valuable snaps are until there’s a missed snap or the long snapper sends a snap down the river. Backup center Doug Legursky did a good job against the Jets when Pouncey went down, but the Packers will have two weeks to figure out a way to test him. They also have a 325-pound nose tackle who is quick, smart, has good hands and is extremely difficult to move. The positive for the Steelers is that they have experience playing Super Bowls, this being their third appearance in the last six years. For them, this will be just another game, except for the two-hour halftime show and the gigantic television above.

I’m looking forward to an entertaining game, fun commercials, and Fergie not so much as flashing a toenail during the halftime show. So to my readers, enjoy the game and good luck in whatever betting pool you find yourself in.

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