Paulo Coelho: 10 Quotes To Remind You To Grow Wilder

By Samantha Wilson Paulo Coelho, the legendary author and writer, has inspired millions of people around the world with his stories of travel, love and spiritual lessons learnt along the way. I read the Alchemist nearly twenty years ago.  The story spoke to my heart and inspired me to believe in the adventurous life! Here are 10 […]

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Meet the Real Estate Tech Founder: Natalia Karayaneva from Propy

In our latest real estate tech entrepreneur interview, we’re speaking withNatalia Karayaneva from Propy.

Without further ado…

Who are you and what do you do?

I studied software engineering and soon after that I got involved in real estate and started building and selling properties. For 12 years, I was part of the international real estate world, which included founding my own development company. All this time, I was interacting with foreign buyers who were having the same problems when buying property abroad; that’s how the idea of Propy was born. At the beginning of 2016, blockchain technology made it possible for me and my team to firmly believe that the real estate industry will never be the same again.

What problem does your product/service solve?

Using revolutionary blockchain technology, Propy is aiming to change not only the way we buy and sell real estate but also how we record it. The current process is not secure and lacks transparency. In the U.S. alone, there is $1billion in annual loss due to a title and wire fraud. Propy facilitates paperwork and records deeds via blockchain so the process cannot be hacked. Everything happens online which lets you buy property easily and remotely – as it is common now for people to live, work in, and travel to other cities and countries. You don’t have to leave home to complete the entire transaction which is great news for global citizens, international business persons and, of course, millennials. Millennials dislike visiting banks and dealing with paper and bureaucracy. Thus automation of the real estate purchase process can increase home buying rates amongst future generations.

What are you most excited about right now?

After we successfully completed the first ever real estate transaction on the Ethereum blockchain and released our adaptive transaction tool that allows us to process deals worldwide, I’m now looking forward to announcе several new pilot programs with governments that are interested in adopting our Blockchain Registry and onboard the most progressive brokerages (three of them will be revealed soon) to use our Transaction Management Platform in their offices.

What’s next for you?

After entering the Asian, European and US markets with our transaction platform this year, we have serious interest from both real estate corporations and governments to integrate our technology.

We’re also focusing on our promotional campaigns that aim to inform agents about the advantages of Propy and showing them how to use the platform for their deals.

2019 is set to be the year of change, evolution, and innovation. Stay tuned for the official launch date of our website and the full roadmap for this year on our Medium blog and our newsletter.

What’s a cause you’re passionate about and why?

All my life I’ve been supported by talented people and therefore I am passionate about helping the younger part of  society that doesn’t have the same opportunities or access to basic needs such as education. I am also passionate about the sustainable and green urban environment and support the measures governments do to reduce CO2 emissions.

Thanks to Natalia for sharing his story. If you’d like to connect, find her on LinkedIn here.

We’re constantly looking for great real estate tech entrepreneurs to feature. If that’s you, please read this post — then drop me a line (drew @ geekestatelabs dot com).

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Your Saturday Baseball Post

It’s the best day of the week. I’ve got some Draftkings lineups out there for the Hell of it. The regular season is finally here to save us all from oblivion.

You can’t beat baseball on a Saturday in the spring.

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28/5/1974

Washington Post May 28, 1974: A group of armed men breaks into my apartment. They start going through drawers and cabinets — but I don’t know what they’re looking for, I’m just a rock songwriter. One of them, more gentle, asks that I accompany them “just to clarify some things.” The neighbor sees all this […]

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28 abril 1974 (reprodução livre)

28 de maio de 1974: um grupo de homens armados invade meu apartamento. Começam a revirar gavetas e armários – não sei o que estão procurando, sou apenas um compositor de rock. Um deles, mais gentil, pede que os acompanhe “apenas para esclarecer algumas coisas”. O vizinho vê tudo aquilo e avisa minha família, que […]

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Elliot by Redekop Faye in Chilliwack

Elliot by Redekop Faye is a new 4-storey condo development located in Chilliwack. A contemporary fascade complemented by lush manicured grounds, perfectly complement The Elliot’s greenbelt setting. Oversize patios, granite counters, stainless steel appliances and gorgeous laminate flooring all come standard in these well appointed suites.

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Founders Block in North Vancouver

Founders Block by Anthem is a new townhouse development located in North Vancouver. This project will offer 92 townhomes & stacked townhomes. The family focused 3 and 4 bedroom homes feature West Coast Contemporary architecture and Scandinavian inspired interiors, some include legal suites and all are designed to LEED Gold sustainability standards. Founders Block provides more comfortable and smarter living spaces for growing families.

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Rodgers Creek Homes

Rodgers Creek Homes by Showmark Development Group is a new single family home development located in West Vancouver. Only 21 luxury Home Sites are available in this master-planned community, nestled in a private cul-de-sac. Return home to your private sanctuary and indulge in pure luxury living. Situated in West Vancouver, Rodgers Creek offers stunning panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and city skyline. Your luxury home in a neighbourhood of distinction awaits.

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Terrazzo in Abbotsford

Terrazzo by Bianco Developments is a new 6-storey condo development located in the heart of Abbotsford. This project will offer 70, 1,2 and 3 bedroom condominiums, sizes range from 1057 to 1341 sq ft. Enjoy the tranquility of a peaceful residential street, yet experience the convenience of having shopping, dining, schools, and recreation all near your doorstep. Choose a new way of living in downtown Abbotsford.

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Spires Gate in Richmond

Spires Gate by Alabaster Homes is a new townhouse development located in Central Richmond. This project will offer 63 intimate 3 and 4 bedroom townhomes, sizes range from 533 – 1,982 sq ft. Spires Gate draws from architectural traditions developed in England in the late 15th century, giving the homes a timeless look. The central courtyard allows for each home to have its own front entry and private outdoor living space.

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Vista in Burquitlam

Vista by Dolomiti Homes is a new 6-storey condo development located in Burquitlam. This project will offer 73 unites, sizes range from 464 to 1043 sqft. Elegant homes intimately contained within a modern westcoast design, Vista has been designed and developed with Italian craftsmanship.Vista is centrally located in Burquitlam minutes from SkyTrain, surrounded by the essentials and luxuries of everyday living. More than a home, Vista is where you will love to live.

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2019 Season Predictions: Clint

Tomorrow is opening day. It’s like Christmas Eve. We always do the time-honored tradition of making our preseason picks the night before the season starts. This year is no different. You can see how we saw it playing out in 2018 here. Without further adieu, here are some things that are sure to be right; sure to be wrong, but definitely will be bold for 2019. 

AMERICAN LEAGUE

EAST
1. New York Yankees
2. Boston Red Sox*
3. Tampa Bay Rays
4. Toronto Blue Jays
5. Baltimore Orioles

CENTRAL
1. Cleveland Indians
2. Minnesota Twins*
3. Kansas City Royals
4. Chicago White Sox
5. Detroit Tigers

WEST
1. Houston Astros
2. Anaheim Angels
3. Oakland Athletics
4. Seattle Mariners
5. Texas Rangers

NATIONAL LEAGUE

EAST
1. Philadelphia Phillies
2. Atlanta Braves*
3. New York Mets
4. Washington Nationals
5. Miami Marlins

CENTRAL
1. Milwaukee Brewers
2. St. Louis Cardinals*
3. Chicago Cubs
4. Cincinnati Reds
5. Pittsburgh Pirates

WEST
1. Los Angeles Dodgers
2. Colorado Rockies
3. San Diego Padres
4. San Francisco Giants
5. Arizona DiamondBacks

*Wild Card teams

PLAYOFFS

Wild Card Games:
Atlanta Braves over St. Louis Cardinals
Boston Red Sox over Minnesota Twins

Division Series:
Houston Astros over Cleveland Indians
New York Yankees over Boston Red Sox
Atlanta Braves over Milwaukee Brewers
Los Angeles Dodgers over Philadelphia Phillies
Chicago Cubs over Los Angeles Dodgers

ALCS / NLCS:
New York Yankees over Houston Astros
Los Angeles Dodgers over Atlanta Braves

World Series:
New York Yankees over Los Angeles Dodgers in 6

AL MVP
1. Alex Bregman
2. Aaron Judge
3. Mike Trout

NL MVP
1. Ronald Acuna
2. Bryce Harper
3. Corey Seager

AL CY YOUNG
1. Trevor Bauer
2. Justin Verlander
3. James Paxton

NL CY YOUNG
1. Aaron Nola
2. Max Scherzer
3. Walker Buehler

AL Rookie of the Year
1. Eloy Jimenez
2. Vlad Guerrero Jr.
3. Forrest Whitley

NL Rookie of the Year
1. Fernando Tatis Jr.
2. Nick Senzel
3. Victor Robles

AL Comeback Player of the Year
Byron Buxton

NL Comeback Player of the Year
Corey Seager

AL Bold Predictions

1. Byron Buxton falls just short of having a 30/30 season. He steals 35 and hits 21 homers in winning the AL Comeback Player of the Year. The upstart Twins and Rocco Baldelli make the AL Wildcard Game before being swallowed whole by the Red Sox.

2. Alex Bregman has the season of his life – in winning the MVP over Aaron Judge and Mike Trout. He literally carries Houston to the playoffs. In turn, Jose Altuve hits .270 and everyone feels like his world is ending.

3. Mike Trout misses significant time due to injury and plays in just 80 games.

4. David Price shocks the world – winning 22 games and striking out 213 hitters to capture the only CY Young Award he will ever win.

5. The Texas Rangers are a 100 loss team.

NL Bold Predictions

1. The Dodgers make a third straight World Series behind the return of Corey Seager. Joe Kelly is closing games by that time, and Kenley Jansen is finding himself in the set-up role. They get back to the World Series – however – lose to the Yankees.

2. The Reds win 84 games, Yasiel Puig hits 25 homers and misses some time due to injury. He signs an in-season extension in Cincinnati, and the Reds begin to turn their future for 2020 with Nick Senzel on the horizon.

3. Aaron Nola is baseball’s best pitcher, far and away. I am not sure on the stats but he becomes ‘the guy’ in 2019.

4. Nolan Arenado wins the triple crown but somehow does not finish in the top three in MVP voting.

5. The Philadelphia Phillies lose in five games in the NLCS with Bryce Harper. Harper finishes the year with the best numbers since his MVP season and second in NL MVP voting behind Ronald Acuna. Acuna goes 30/30 officially with a .315 average and wills the Braves through the Wildcard round of the playoffs where they push the Dodgers to the brink with thin pitching in seven games in the NLCS.

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2019 Season Predictions: Detroit Stars

A time honored tradition in these parts on the eve of Opening Day, in all that is Holy. Our friend Corey “Detroit Stars”, Fantasy Baseball Legend and bright mind of the game provides us with his 2019 Season Predictions. Here are his from last year. Enjoy!

AMERICAN LEAGUE

EAST

1. New York Yankees
2. Boston Red Sox*
3. Tampa Bay Rays
4. Toronto Blue Jays
5. Baltimore Orioles

CENTRAL

1. Cleveland Indians
2. Minnesota Twins*
3. Chicago White Sox
4. Detroit Tigers
5. Kansas City Royals

WEST

1. Houston Astros
2. Los Angeles Angels
3. Oakland Athletics
4. Seattle Mariners
5. Texas Rangers

NATIONAL LEAGUE

EAST

1. Washington Nationals
2. Philadelphia Phillies*
3. New York Mets*
4. Atlanta Braves
5. Miami Marlins

CENTRAL

1. St. Louis Cardinals
2. Cincinnati Reds
3. Milwaukee Brewers
4. Chicago Cubs
5. Pittsburgh Pirates

WEST

1. Los Angeles Dodgers
2. Colorado Rockies
3. San Diego Padres
4. Arizona Diamondbacks
5. San Francisco Giants

*Denotes Wild Card teams

PLAYOFFS

Wild Card Games:

Red Sox defeat Twins

Mets defeat Phillies

Division Series:

Yankees defeat Red Sox

Astros defeat Indians

Mets defeat Cardinals

Dodgers defeat Nationals

ALCS / NLCS:

Yankees defeat Astros

Dodgers defeat Mets

World Series:

Los Angeles Dodgers defeat New York Yankees (4-2)

AL MVP

1. Mike Trout
2. Aaron Judge
3. Mookie Betts

NL MVP

1. Cody Bellinger
2. Bryce Harper
3. Yasiel Puig

AL Cy Young

1. Trevor Bauer
2. Justin Verlander
3. Chris Sale

NL Cy Young

1. Noah Syndergaard
2. Max Scherzer
3. Aaron Nola

AL Rookie of the Year

1. Vlad Guerrero Jr.
2. Eloy Jimenez
3. Forrest Whitley

NL Rookie of the Year

1. Victor Robles
2. Nick Senzel
3. Fernando Tatis Jr.

AL Bold Predictions

1. Judge and Stanton give us a summer like Mantle and Maris in ’61 (Both hit over 50 HR)
2. Jorge Soler belts 31 HR and is a top 10 fantasy OF in the AL.
3. Billy Hamilton steals 80 bases. The Royals ran like crazy last year and Billy won’t stop whenever he happens to reach base.
4. Jose Berrios competes for the Cy Young and Ks 220 with a 2.95 ERA
5. I’m going back to the well on Yoan Moncada. He breaks out and has a 25/25 season.

NL Bold Predictions

1. Mets have 3 SPs in the Cy Young race as Thor, deGrom and Wheeler each K over 200 and have ERAs under 3.
2. Michael Conforto leads the NL in HR with 43.
3. Yasiel Puig is a top 5 player in the NL and puts together his first 30 homer 100 RBI season. I’ll project a .281/353/.503 season with 33 HR and 102 RBI and chips in 16 SB. (Bonus: The Reds come a game short of the wild card but have a huge year offensively)
4. Ross Stripling wins 20 games for the Dodgers.
5. Garrett Hampson bats .290 and steals 40 bases as the regular 2nd basemen for the Rockies.

 

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3 Tips to Remember When Painting the Bathroom

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One way to completely change the look of your bathroom without actually spending very much is to repaint it. If you’re going to DIY this project, then make sure you keep in mind the following tips:

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Ensure appropriate ventilation
Make sure your bathroom has proper ventilation. If not, the high levels of humidity can damage your paint. An open window and a ceiling fan or exhaust fan can help clear a room full of steam, removing moisture and drying walls. Try to run your fan for an hour after every shower or bath. Source: Forbes

Pick the right paint
Bathroom windows take a beating: Blinds go up; windows open and close. Candles, blow dryers and other hot items often lie on top of the ledge. So use a durable semigloss or gloss trim paint that can handle the abuse. If the window will take direct rain and wind, chances are that it’ll get wet sooner rather than later, so you may want to use an exterior paint. Source: Houzz

Choose a color that works well with your space
Dark, weighty colors in small spaces often make the user feel claustrophobic. Should you surrender to that classic bathroom color, white? Not necessarily. Light, airy, bright bathroom paint colors such as light-blue or light-yellow always work well. Since darker paint colors make spaces feel small, any type of lighter color will be an improvement.

However, this is not an iron-clad edict. To make darker colors work in bathrooms, include other elements that leaven the ponderous feeling that dark colors bring on. Shiny, reflective chrome or brass sink fixtures or cabinet pulls add bright stars of light to dark spaces. Also, make sure that your bathroom lighting is adequate both for the space and for the color palette. Source: TheSpruce

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MLB Odds: Examining MLB 2019 Win Totals

The projected MLB win totals have been posted for the 2019 season. Check them out, see if there is any wiggle room for value under any of these.

Baltimore Orioles 60.5 +115 -145
Boston Red Sox 95.5 -115 -115
Chicago White Sox 75.5 -125 -105
Cleveland Indians 90.5 -115 -115
Detroit Tigers 67.5 -115 -115
Houston Astros 96.5 -105 -125
Kansas City Royals 69.5 +105 -135
Los Angeles Angels 83.5 -125 -105
Minnesota Twins 84.5 -115 -115
New York Yankees 95.5 -115 -115
Oakland Athletics 83.5 -125 -105
Seattle Mariners 74.5 +125 -155
Tampa Bay Rays 84.5 -105 -125
Texas Rangers 70.5 -125 -105
Toronto Blue Jays 76.5 +120 -150

Arizona Diamondbacks 77.5 +110 -140
Atlanta Braves 84.5 -125 -105
Chicago Cubs 88.5 -140 +110
Cincinnati Reds 77.5 -115 -115
Colorado Rockies 82.5 -150 +120
Los Angeles Dodgers 94.5 -115 -115
Miami Marlins 65.5 +105 -135
Milwaukee Brewers 84.5 -160 +130
New York Mets 84.5 -120 -110
Philadelphia Phillies 85.5 -140 +110
Pittsburgh Pirates 77.5 -115 -115
San Francisco Giants 73.5 -125 -105
St. Louis Cardinals 88.5 -115 -115
Washington Nationals 87.5 -125 -105

As the MLB Standings continue to cement themselves – at least one of these teams will far underachieve and several will surpass expectations.

Personally, I think it’s a tough/good line with the Los Angeles Dodgers. It truly feels like they’re going to win either 94 or 95 games on the nose. Be careful if you’re thinking about wagering either way on the Dodgers, with both propositions offered at -115.

Equally important – I think value resides in the Minnesota Twins at 84.5. Of course this is just a personal feeling – however the Twins are upstart with a flush young roster and new manager in Rocco Baldelli. I don’t know that the division as a whole will be that competitive. Almost by sheer process of elimination; the Twins can compete in that division with the Indians with some game theory and guile.

Who do you think is a great under win total bet? In the same token, who is a great over win total bet? Let us know in the comments below!

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Spring Home Maintenance Checklist

After months of cold temperatures, we’re finally saying good bye to winter! Welcome spring with a much-needed checkup of your home. Here are the first places you should examine:

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Inspect the chimney
If you have a masonry chimney, check the joints between bricks or stones. Have any fallen out? Is there vegetation growing out of them? Each signals water infiltration. Also, look for efflorescence—”a white calcium-like deposit that indicates your masonry joints are no longer repelling water but absorbing it,” says Niles. Consider re-sealing masonry with a clear, impermeable or water-resistant barrier material (like Thoroseal products). Brush it on, small areas at a time; let it absorb for 15 minutes, then reapply—it may need a couple of applications. Source: BobVila

Check the roof
Winter storms can take quite a toll on a roof. When spring arrives, start by making a simple visual inspection of yours. “It doesn’t require a ladder, and you certainly don’t have to get on a roof to look,” Sedinger says. “Use binoculars or a camera or smartphone with a telephoto feature if you need to.” Look for missing shingles, metal pipes that are damaged or missing or anything that simply doesn’t look right. If you notice anything that needs closer inspection or repair, call a roofer. Source: Houzz

Don’t forget the gutters
Winter takes its toll on the plant life around your house, and that’s bad news for your gutters. Use the spring season as a reminder to clear fallen leaves and other debris from your gutters. You’ll be thanking yourself when the spring showers turn to downpours and all that water can safely and effectively drain away from your home!

To knock this task off your spring home maintenance checklist, climb safely up a ladder and remove anything you find in the gutter. Then, run a hose up to your roof so you can ensure proper drainage all the way through the downspout. When the water pours out, make sure it runs away from your home’s foundation. Also, check that all downspouts are still securely attached to your home and fix any that have pulled away. Source: Freshome

Don’t let the chill of winter deal damage to your home. Call us for a professional inspection now!

 

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Planning an Outdoor Shower

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For people who love hiking, going to the beach, and other outdoor activities, having a shower before entering the house means less mess to clean. You get to avoid bringing sand, sludge, and dirt inside. Have an outdoor shower ready by summer when you start doing the project today! Here are some pointers to consider:

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Determine where to place it
“Outdoor showers are a nice feature for pool owners or beachfront homes,” says Jarret Acevedo, a master plumber and owner of Jarret Acevedo Plumbing and Heating. However, depending on how low your temperatures drop in the winter, you’ll need to take precautions with your shower. “Care is definitely needed to plumb it properly to protect from freezing if it’s an area with frigid temperatures,” Acevedo warns.

Placing your shower strategically kills two birds with one stone. “Depending on your layout, you can punch through the shower wall and build a shower that opens up to another rain shower outside,” says Jonathan Self. Source: Freshome

Have a good drainage system
Where water goes is just as important as where water comes from. Most homeowners drain their outdoor showers into a separate manhole, a storm ditch or a gutter system linking to the home’s graywater tank. Locating your shower in a place that receives a lot of sunlight is another way to eliminate water buildup.

“Be sure to check your local building codes about the disposal of gray water,” says Gloven.

Chris Marchese, CEO of Marquis Gardens, suggests using Permeable Pavers or artificial turf for drainage and flooring because they blend into the environment. He also notes that it’s critical to only use biodegradable soap and shampoo when your drainage line is being naturally discharged.

If you’re concerned with slipping or mildew, composite boards make great flooring for outdoor showers. “They dry quickly and feel fantastic underfoot,” says Thomas O’Rourke, owner of Decking Hero. “Plus, they last between 25-30 years, so it’s a good value for your money, about $70 per square foot.” Source: FoxNews

Add a privacy wall
Outdoor showers typically offer less privacy than their indoor counterparts, but that doesn’t always have to be the case. A well-placed wall creates a quaint little nook in which to shower while enjoying the sunshine. The secluded area allows for peaceful bathing in the buff—no matter how nosy the neighbors. Source: BHG

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“Things As They Are”

by Paulo Coelho “Of course things don’t always happen they way we wish they would. There are moments in which we feel we are seeking something that is not meant for us, knocking on doors that don’t open, waiting for miracles that don’t manifest themselves. Fortunately that is the way things are – if everything […]

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Meet the Real Estate Tech Founder: Brian Saab from Unearth Technologies

In our latest real estate tech entrepreneur interview, we’re speaking with Brian Saab from Unearth Technologies.

Without further ado…

Who are you and what do you do?

I’m a cofounder and CEO of Unearth Technologies, a data management platform for physical assets and large scale construction projects. When we created Unearth 3 years ago, our focus was drones and their potential to enhance the construction industry. It only took about 6 months for us to realize that drones were just a symptom of a larger trend: an explosion in data collection and analysis for the built world in general. As CEO, I ensure we recognize these larger trends and steer the company toward the forefront of the market’s current and potential needs.

What problem does your product/service solve?

Any company that works with physical assets, like buildings or infrastructure, has a significant amount of digital data to deal with. When managed correctly, it can optimize your operations  and save millions of dollars. But, when companies become buried under their data, it can actually slow them down and cost them millions. Unfortunately, when it comes to the built world, most companies are in the latter situation.

Files and folders have always been the primary means of organizing any information. They work well when you’re talking about abstract data, like financials, performance metrics, and recordkeeping, but when you’re dealing with data related to a place or building, they actually become a hindrance. The need for industries like utilities, construction, oil and gas, and telcom to have a simpler, more profitable way to manage their data is the focus of Unearth.

Our software unlocks the benefits of modern data management for industries that have been neglected by the tech world. In our initial focus on drones, we realized the most natural and convenient way to organize data related to something physical, something in the real world, is with a map. We were fairly surprised to find that no one had built a simple way for companies to data management at scale with maps, and jumped at the opportunity.

What are you most excited about right now?

We’re currently launching a niche module for our platform focused on cross bore mitigation and detection for the utilities industry. It’s an essential process for preventing deadly gas explosions, and also one that proceeds painfully slowly due to the limitations of current systems. We’re significantly streamlining how utility companies assign work to contractors, review the inspected pipelines, and store the data for future reference. We reduce the process from several weeks to several days. It’s exciting for me because we’re not only providing immense value to our customers, we’re expediting a critical process for preventing future catastrophes; something that will ultimately save lives.

What’s next for you?

It’s time to start to grow faster, and that’s my biggest focus in the near term. We’ve built an incredible team and product – and with our work with Utilities, we’re solving a mission critical problem around the country. With our incredible progress over the last year, and we’re ready for an expansion to exponentially increase our ability to capture new markets and opportunities.

What’s a cause you’re passionate about and why?

My family (Jessica and I) are big supporters of a charity organization called Global Partnerships. The mission is to stimulate entrepreneurship in developing economies, which almost exclusively means empowering women as the heads of household to start a company and build security for their family and broader community. It’s an incredible mission and we’ve seen how transformative even a little bit of capital and guidance can be to an entire community. It’s not just wealth we’re talking about here, we see health conditions, education access, shelter and security all become achievable in a matter of months. It’s really inspiring to be a part of an organization that can affect such significant change for those in need.

Thanks to Brian for sharing his story. If you’d like to connect, find him on LinkedIn here.

We’re constantly looking for great real estate tech entrepreneurs to feature. If that’s you, please read this post — then drop me a line (drew @ geekestatelabs dot com).

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20 SEC READING: the best temptation

  Illustration by Ken CraneA group of devils were trying to enter the soul of a holy man who lived near Cairo; they had already tempted him with Nubian women, Egyptian food, Libyan treasure, but nothing had worked. One day, Satan passed and saw his servants’ efforts. – You’re hopeless – said Satan. – You […]

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25 Quotes

by Flavia Medrut Paulo Coelho is one of the best-selling contemporary novelists. The Alchemist, the book that brought him worldwide fame, is one the few novels to be translated across the globe, with readers from all backgrounds praising it as a life-changing, inspiring piece of literature. Coelho had a very unique way of thinking even […]

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3 Ways to Stop Hair from Clogging the Bathroom Drain

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Do you often experience the struggle when you shower and then there’s a mini flood going on, because the drain gets clogged with your hair? It’s so annoying and disgusting. Stop it from happening again by doing the following tips:

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Prevent hair fall
Some hair is going to fall out in the shower while you are washing and conditioning, but there are some things you can do to keep hair out of your drains to start with. Brush your hair thoroughly before entering the shower. When loose hair collects on your fingers while shampooing and conditioning, set it on a shelf or the edge of the tub instead of dropping it into the water. If you prevent as much hair from entering the tub drain as possible, use a strainer to keep the rest out and then regularly use a cleaning or clog-preventing product on your drains, you should not have a clogging problem. Source: Hunker

Install a drain screen
This is a piece of metal mesh that can be purchased at a local hardware store and that will fit directly over your current drain opening. It will trap any extra soap scum, hair, or other debris, keeping it from going down the drain. Read the installation directions closely, as you may need to secure the screen on top of the drain with plumber’s putty.

Make sure to remove the screen and clean it on a periodic basis to keep the water from backing up into your shower. Source: WikiHow

Drench it with vinegar
Always keep a bottle of vinegar in the bathroom. Along with its many uses around the house, vinegar is a cheap way to keep your drains clear. Simply pour half a bottle of white vinegar down the drain every 3 months and it should do the trick. The secret is to let it sit for 10 minutes (the acid will remove any clogs that are forming) and then flush with hot water. Source: Home.BT

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Staging WordPress Sites for Beginners: 3 Ways

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Different Uses for Vinegar in the Bathroom

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Cleaning the bathroom shouldn’t be expensive and difficult. You can easily do it with one of the cheapest household items you can find: vinegar! Here are some ideas you should try the next time you see filth building up.

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Toilet Stains
Deposits under the rim of your toilet bowl can be really hard to clean! To help dissolve the deposits and make them easier to scrub away, grab a few paper towels and your trusty bottle of white vinegar.

Soak a wad of paper towels with vinegar, then tuck the towels up under the rim of your toilet bowl. Let the vinegar work its magic for a few hours, then remove the paper towels and scrub clean. Source: OneGoodThingByJillee

Dirty Shower Head
Too much gunk blocking your shower head? Just remove the shower head and soak for a few hours in straight vinegar. After soaking, give it a quick scrub!

Tip: If gunk doesn’t remove easily, wrap a watertight plastic bag full of vinegar around the shower head, secure with an elastic band and leave to soak. Source: StayAtHomeMum

Blurred Mirror
Just like windows, mirrors can be cleaned with a 50/50 vinegar and water mix in a spray bottle and wiped with old rags from cut-up t-shirts or newspaper (paper towels leave a lot of residue with this method).

The easiest way, if you have them, is to use microfiber cloths (1 regular one wet, and one polishing one dry, or just one regular wet one and one regular dry) to clean without the need for chemicals at all. Source: WellnessMama

Shower Curtain Mildew
Put the shower curtain in the washing machine with light-colored towels; add 1 cup white vinegar to the detergent and wash. Source: DIYNetwork

Grimy Floor
Clean the floor around the drain with a vinegar solution: 1 cup of vinegar for every 3 liters of water. A handy time to do this is when you’re mopping the floors! Keep in mind that the use of vinegar on floors should be limited to no-wax floors. Source: Cleanipedia

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Common Renovation Terms to Know

Before investing your money on anything, it’s always good to study the basics first. Here are the top words most homeowners should learn before starting any house project:

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Remodeling
“Remodeling” is often broadly used to describe any kind of change to an existing house. Technically, it’s more accurate to say that remodel means to change the character of a house or a portion of a house. So when you convert a den into a master bedroom you’re remodeling the den. Source: Zillow

Journeyman
A term used in carpentry to describe a carpenter who has completed an apprentice program in a local union. The term may also apply to any carpenter who has extensive experience in the carpentry trade.

Load-bearing wall
Any wall in the structure that acts as foundational support for a load resting upon it. These walls are usually composed of sturdy materials, such as brick, block or concrete. Source: AngiesList

General contractor
The person responsible for the day-to-day oversight of the remodeling project. Most states require the general contractor to be licensed, bonded, and insured. This is usually your point person for questions and communications.

Gut a room
Remove everything from a room, including the wall covering, until all that’s left are the framing, subfloor, and what’s inside the walls. Source: HouseBeautiful

R&R
If you think this refers to the relaxation and recreation you’ll enjoy once your renovation is complete, think again. “R&R” is the term contractors frequently use (and that you may see on their invoice) to mean “remove and replace.” It describes a simple renovation project that involves removing and replacing cabinetry, fixtures, and/or appliances without structural or mechanical changes (the latter of which is something you might do to a kitchen or bathroom). Source: Realtor

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Geek Estate Cocktails & Breakfast in Los Angeles

We organized a meet-up in San Francisco last month and had executives from Side, Red Oak Realty, Upnest, zeehaus, VerbHouse, and DivvyHomes. Next week while I’m in Los Angeles at CREtech, I’m organizing another proptech cocktail hour. There’s no formal agenda, other than networking to meet & speak with other real estate technologists/innovators.

The details are as follows:

What: Geek Estate // Proptech meetup

Where: Mal’s Bar (2331 S Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90007)

When: March 26th, 8:45-11 PM

Anyone is welcome to join Nate Smoyer and I along with a few other members of the Geek Estate Mastermind.

Beyond that, there’s also an invite only breakfast the next morning (March 27th) from 8-9. Ask me for an invite.

Anyone who is either attending CREtech or lives in the area, I’d love to connect in person. Shoot me a note.

Remember, you may use the code “GEEKESTATE35” for 35% off a ticket for CREtech. Want to attend and take advantage of the offer?

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Meet the Real Estate Tech Founder: Clara Arroyave from PlaceMe

In our latest real estate tech entrepreneur interview, we’re speaking with Clara Arroyave from PlaceMe.

Without further ado…

Who are you and what do you do?

I’m Clara Arroyave and I’m the CEO and co-founder of PlaceMe, the largest co-living company in Boston. We offer living-as-a-service solutions, for young professionals and graduate students, by leasing all-inclusive furnished bedrooms at an affordable price and with flexible lease terms starting at 3 months.

Our rentals start at $995/month which include fully furnished private rooms, furnished common areas, all the utilities, Wi-fi, and cleaning. We offer everything tenants need for a no-hassle and comfortable experience. An important aspect of the co-living business is building a diverse community members. This is demonstrated through our tenants made of people from 33 different countries, it is a great networking opportunity. We encourage communication between our guests by organizing events, where they can meet their PlaceMe mates and create relationships and experiences together.

What problem does your product/service solve?

PlaceMe simplifies the real estate market for millennials who are looking for a comfortable, flexible, all-inclusive solution. In other words, we offer convenience by eliminating the hassles of moving-in to a different city.

What are you most excited about right now?

I am very excited about the growth of the co-living sector. The trend is being adopted worldwide and bigger players are understanding that the millennial market is not the same as the previous generation. Shared furnished rentals is the way to go for young adults to enter big cities around the world.

What’s next for you?

PlaceMe is currently raising the next round of funding intended to expand to other markets.

What’s a cause you’re passionate about and why?

Besides solving a housing problem, I am extremely passionate about supporting educational opportunities for children from minority backgrounds. I am a board member of Breakthrough Greater Boston, a non-profit after-school program that works with 6th-11th graders. The program provides the students with educational support and mentorship with the intent of decreasing the dropout rate and increasing their competitiveness. Overall, we work hard to mentor the students to make sure that the students stay and remain in college.

Thanks to Clara for sharing his story. If you’d like to connect, find her on LinkedIn here.

We’re constantly looking for great real estate tech entrepreneurs to feature. If that’s you, please read this post — then drop me a line (drew @ geekestatelabs dot com).

 

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Saint Joseph’s Day

  PORTUGUES Faze Senhor, que o trabalho nos purifique  ITALIANO Preghiera a San Giuseppe ESPANOL Glorioso San José FRANÇAIS Saint Joseph, priez pour nous   I will be with my wife in a small village, and I will pray at 8:30 PM the prayer below. Plase fell free to join me in this prayer, or […]

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Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine in Dauphin County

For those of you unfamiliar with the Spotted Lanternfly, you can read more about it here.  The Spotted Lanternfly quarantine now includes Dauphin County.

According to the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA), Dauphin County is now part of the Spotted Lanternfly quarantine zone.  Let’s take a quick look at what this means for businesses and homeowners in Dauphin County.

Impact on Businesses

If you operate a business in Dauphin County that has commercial vehicles (company cars, service trucks, etc.), the quarantine applies to you.

Businesses that operate company vehicles inside the quarantine zone are required to register with the Department of Agriculture for quarantine compliance.  Basically, this involves someone from the business or organization passing a test on how to inspect for Spotted Lanternfly adults, nymphs, and eggs.

Once that training is complete, the individual in the organization that passed the exam is required to organize a training for the rest of the business to ensure compliance.  Once completed, you receive orange placards that you must display from your rearview mirror.  These placards indicate that you’ve inspected your vehicle to ensure you’re not transporting any Spotted Lanternfly adults, nymphs, or eggs.

It sounds pretty onerous and time-consuming, but it’s really not that much of a burden.  Once you know what to look for and how to do a quick inspection, it goes pretty quickly.

Final note: this applies to ALL businesses operating commercial vehicles inside quarantine zones.  This isn’t just something landscapers and lawn care companies are responsible for.  Plumbers, carpenters, roofers, you name it – if you’re operating a vehicle with a business name on it, you’re responsible for understanding the quarantine, and displaying a placard.

You can find more information about permit requirements here.

Homeowner Responsibility

Homeowners have some responsibility in this, too.

Spotted Lanternfly nymphs aren’t the brightest.  They’ll congregate in huge numbers in seemingly random places. I’ve seen a picture of thousands of stage 4 nymphs (the black and red ones, right before they reach adulthood) on the tires of a wheeled bulldozer.

This makes a homeowner’s role in slowing the spread of this pest even more important.  The PDA has compiled a checklist of things that homeowners should inspect prior to travelling.  You can find the full list here, but they include:

• Campers, RV’s, and Motor Homes
• Tents and tarps
• Firewood and lumber stored outside
• Propane or oil tanks
• Barbecue grills
• Outdoor furniture
• Bricks, pavers, and cinder blocks
• Dog houses, chicken coops, and storage sheds
• Yard decorations and garden tools, including lawn mowers
• Yard debris
• Trees, shrubs, and other plants, especially if purchased in part of the Quarantine Zone
• Kiddie pools and play houses
• Bicycles, scooters, etc.
• Old pallets

As you can see, there’s a lot of stuff to check out.  The adult stage, when they’re mating later in the season, will lay their eggs on any and all of these items.

Also, if you live outside the quarantine zone, please continue to report sightings of the Spotted Lanternfly.  This helps Penn State and the Department of Agriculture keep track of how quickly it is spreading, and expand the quarantine zone if needed.  You can use this site to report a sighting.  Click here to see if your county is currently under the quarantine.

Why is this important for me?

There’s lots of reasons this impacts us here Lancaster, Dauphin, York, and Lebanon Counties.  The economic impact of this pest alone is potentially catastrophic.

Spotted lanternfly is currently feeding on plants with a high sugar content in the sap.  According to researchers at Penn State, Pennsylvania is the number one exporter of hardwoods (like maple) in the United States.  We’re number four in the nation in apple and peach production, and fifth in the country in grape production.  We haven’t even mentioned the landscape and nursery industry. These are all targets for the Spotted Lanternfly to feed on.

The current value of these commodities that will potentially be impacted is staggering.  The value of the three fruit crops mentioned above is about 134 million dollars of the current Pennsylvania economy.  The landscape and nursery stock would mean potential damage to over 940 million dollars in commerce here in the Commonwealth.  The damage to hardwood production is potentially devastating – Pennsylvania currently earns almost 17 billion dollars from hardwoods each year.

The potential disruption of nearly 17.8 billion dollars in revenue in the State’s economy impacts us all.

In addition, there’s the potential for this pest to disrupt property values, tourism, and our native ecosystem.  It doesn’t have a natural predator here in North America (being native to Asia), so there’s no real way to calculate the havoc it might wreak with our native plant and insect balance.

 

Keep checking in with us regularly for updates on the Spotted Lanternfly as they become available.  If you have concerns about the potential damage to your landscape, feel free to Contact Us for a free consultation. We’re happy to talk to you about a tailored management plan for your property.

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10 Ideas for Side Income for Creatives

If you’re thinking about making some extra cash on the side, I’ve got ten different ideas that will work for any creative. It doesn’t matter if you’re a designer,...

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