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Yurts
This material does not deal with rugs, but with their adjunct -- that is, the structure within which they were sometimes made, and always used. These little buildings have a long history, noted by western travellers fairly early on, typically described as round houses sometimes transported on carts.[1] What apparently is the first yurt color photograph was taken in Merv by Prokudin-Gorsky c. 1914.
The earlier incarnation of RR (Vol II, No. 1, January, 1984) had some travel account descriptions. One not included was rather long, apparently in Nogai country on the North Caucasus plains south of Astrachan in 1703. [2]
"Their tents are made like parrot cages, except that they are not so elevated in proportion, made of laths three or four inches in width, covered with felt, camel coat or horse hair. There are those which go down only to a foot or two from the ground, and which are surrounded with thatch. The largest have besides that an upper part or covering of fabric, and all [have] an opening on top to let smoke exit, with a pole in the middle, which goes four to five feet beyond. They attach at the end of this pole a sort of sail of several colors which goes down to the ground, and is held by a rather large strap attached below to one of the sides of the tent; and with the help of this strap, they turn this sail as they desire, in order to shelter the wind or the strength of the sun. When all the smoke has gone out from the tent, and they want to be warm, they cover the opening and it is as warm as in a stove. Its floor is covered with pretty fabrics or beautiful rugs, [and] among persons of distinction, with a slightly raised Turkish style sofa which occupies a third of the tent. One also sees very beautiful chests in which they stuff that which is the most valuable; and in general all is of a great cleanliness and in very good order. When they change [from their] place, they put their tents on wagons and remove the covering."
There is an argument that the yurt is one of the world's principal architectural inventions. Literally the word yurt refers not to a structure but rather to the ground on which it stands. Some correct terms are – depending on tongue and transliteration -- iiy, oy, uy, topak-ev, (Turkish, round house), xane/xana (Persian). Since outsiders regularly wrong-foot words of cultures they do not understand, nowadays it is yurt -- sometimes dedicated to other activity such as weaving or cooking.
There is a view among those who study such matters that there are two basic forms, rounded roof (Turkic) and pointed roof (Mongol), the former, with "bent poles", the latter, with "straight line poles", for roof support. [3] A photo of two side by side yurts of each type shows up in a routine early 20th c. travelogue about Kazakstan. [4] The photo below of the Turkish type was taken in Mongolia. [5] Type thus may not say much about location or who is inside.
Yurts vary in a number of ways; some can be rather grand; others, exceedingly modest. On average, for typical dwellings, the wooden lattice structural supports weighed 220 to 331 lbs., the felt cover, 220. [6] Given a somewhat standard size for ordinary folks' domiciles the diameter tends to be more or less the same, thus Turkmen tent bands typically are in the upper 40' range. One rug, a hearth surround, is peculiar to the yurt.
Altaic Turk yurts of high eastern Asia looked like the teepees of native Americans, quite conical; and as with the Americans some have hide coverings, others, birch bark. [7] The Karakalpak yurt resembles the Kirgiz; the Turkmen is more attractive than the Kirgiz due to the presence of more white (felts) and being "richer in furnishings"; otherwise it is a "repetition" of the Kirgiz. [8] Yet some non-Turkmen dwellings seemingly were rather well furnished, viz, a likely Khirgiz interior. Bulk felt is the work horse cover in central and western Asia – yurts, floors, even carts -- as in old Bukhara.
Pictures convey information much better than do words and can be taken in at a glance. . Appendix A contains a number of drawings of yurts of various groups. [9] There is need always for caution with respect to artists' illustrations. A number of factors – indifference, carelessness, creativity – can get in the way of accuracy. The drawings in Appendix A, however, attempted to be accurate: "Yurt types are according to the literature and field [work] materials." Indeed, one can see a door closing apparently of patterned felt, a roof flap dropped down, fabric, wood, perhaps a rug, and wattle wall surrounds of various types.
Appendix B shows photos of a yurt being set up in Mongolia, probably in the 1920's. [10] Appendix B is accurate and illustrates that many yurts were not gussied up.
1. Uzbeg-Durmeni 2. Uzbeg-Durmmeni 3. Uzbeg-Kungrat 4. Uzbeg-Karluk 5. Uzbeg-Lokaitsy 6. Uzhnye (Southern)-Kirgiz 7. Southern Kirgiz 8. Srednei (Northern)-Kirgiz 9. Northern Kirgiz 10. Kazak 11. Kazak 12. Kazak 13. Kazak 14. Karakalpak 15. Turkmen 16. Turkmen Easy Photo Gallery by VisualLightBox.com v4.8
[1] The Curious and Remarkable Voyages and Travels of Marco Polo, in Pinkerton's Voyages, Vol VII, 1811, taken "chiefly" from Ramusio.
[2] Le Brun, Corneille, Voyage au Levant, Vol. II, 1726, p. 303/304.
[3] Rapport Final, Seminaire sur le nomadisme en Asie central (Afghanistan, Iran, URSS), Commission Nationale Suisse Pour l'UNESCO, 1977, p. 84.
[4] Karutz, R., Unter Kirgizen und Turkmen, translated from the Russian, 1917.
[5] Courtesy Dept. of Library Services, American Museum of Natural History, Neg. No 251259, J.B.S.
[6] Rapport Finale, op. cit., pp. 84-85.
[7] Kharuzin, N., Istoriya razvitiya zhilishcha …, pp. 6-7, 1896.
[8] Ibid., p. 36, p. 38.
[9] Borozna, N. G., Material'naya kul'tura uzbekov babataga i doliny kafirnigana, Material'naya kul'tura narodov Srednei Azii i Kazakhstana, pp.98-99, 1966.
[10] American Museum of Natural History, op. cit., Negs No. 251266 & 67, R. C. Andrews; Neg. No. 251258.
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Dr. Kona Williams' entire professional life revolves around death. As a Forensic Pathologist, and the first Indigenous person to hold that title in Canada, she spends more time in a morgue looking at dead bodies than many of us would ever want to. But, she beams with a radiant smile and a positive energy that's almost infectious.
"This was fun," she said, as she sat in her office scrolling through images from a power point presentation she delivered to students at Dawson College in Montreal recently. "This was where I got to go play at a mock airplane disaster at Pearson Airport." It's a bi-annual event for forensic investigators.
Dr. Williams' mother is Mohawk from Kahnawake, near Montreal and her father is Cree from the Peguis First Nation in Manitoba. He is a residential school survivor, a Presbyterian Minister, and was also one of the first Indigenous people to work for the Department of Indian Affairs. Because of her father's job, the family was constantly moving every few years with stops in Edmonton, Regina, Ottawa and Halifax.
Dr. Wiliams has been thriving as a forensic pathologist in Canada. She completed her residency in Ottawa, and moved to Toronto in 2014 for a fellowship in pathology. In 2016 she was appointed a forensic pathologist at one of the most extensive forensic science facilities in North America, the Centre of Forensic Sciences in Ontario. Last year, when a job opened up at Health Sciences North, she jumped at the chance to work at an academic health sciences centre, and live in an affordable city, on lake, closer to nature.
As the only indigenous person in her field, Dr. Williams said she tries to educate her colleagues and break down stereotypes about First Nations people.
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Garmin Forerunner 245 Music review
Garmin's Forerunner 245 Music is all a runner needs to measure performance
By Kelly Hodgkins	 May 24, 2019 9:19AM PST
DT Recommended Product
"New metrics, onboard maps, and music prove to be a killer combination in the Forerunner 245 Music."
Easy to read screen, maps
Music support, can steam Spotify and Deezer
Helpful notification support
Accurate tracking
Sleek, modern design
Missing barometric altimeter
No gyroscope
One of Garmin's most popular running watches just got an upgrade. The Garmin Forerunner 245 is a step up from the Forerunner 235, bringing improved running metrics, full-color breadcrumb maps, music, and a stylish new design.
I've been running with the Forerunner 245 to see if these upgrades are as remarkable in real life as they sound on paper, and the short answer is yes — this is yet another well-rounded, though a bit expensive, fitness watch from Garmin. Keep in mind, this is very much a watch for runners and not necessarily the best option for casual athletes — the Fitbit Charge 3 is a much more affordable option for people who don't need all the bells and whistles, but just want a reliable tracker.
Put the Forerunner 235 next to the new Forerunner 245, and you'll be surprised to know they come from the same family. Garmin did away with with the plastic-y feel and replaced it with a sporty and tough fiber-reinforced polymer casing. It also shrunk down the 245, making it smaller at 42mm but slightly thicker at 12.2mm (the Forerunner 235 was 45mm, and 11.7mm thick).
Kelly Hodgkins/Digital Trends
The watch face on the Forerunner 245 is an ideal size; it fits both small and large wrists without looking out of place. The watch has a sporty look that works for most casual occasions, but once you hit semi-formal or formal dress attire, you may want to swap it out with something a bit more elegant. In my opinion, it beats the look of most fitness trackers.
The silicone strap has been upgraded too. It now has a quick-release band that feels soft against your skin and textured on the outside. The 20mm band is perforated, so it breathes when you workout and adjusts to fit a wide range of wrist sizes. The band is durable and fits securely, though perhaps almost too securely. Similar to the Forerunner 945, the rubber loop that fastens the strap is snug, making it difficult to loosen it quickly.
The watch has a sporty look that works for most casual occasions
While Fitbit and Apple have opted for touchscreen interfaces, Garmin stays firmly attached to its sunlight-readable color display and five-button navigation. The display is covered by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 3, which is scratch-resistant and an improvement over the chemically-strengthened glass of the Forerunner 235.
The 1.2-inch display on the Forerunner 245 is about the same size as its predecessor, but it has a higher resolution (240 x 240 pixels), which makes content look crisp. It also gets bright enough to easily read the screen in direct sunlight, at night, or when running.
The buttons on the Forerunner 245 are slightly raised from the bezel, making them easy to press. Each button has a label for its function, though the labels are difficult to read. Thankfully, it doesn't take long to figure out what each one does. The start/stop button has a red ring and a red line on the bezel so you can find it easily even in the middle of a workout. It also is slightly more raised than the other buttons.
I wore my watch under a light rain jacket and had no problem pressing the start/stop button through the jacket fabric.
Tracking accuracy
The aesthetic changes in the Forerunner 245 are nice, but the improved tracking is where Garmin's new Forerunner watch shines. I used to be content with my Forerunner 235 and the metrics it collected until I started testing the Forerunner 245. Now that I have gotten a taste of measurements like anaerobic training effect and training load status, I don't want to go back.
Overall, tracking has been spot on. The watch has Garmin's latest heart rate sensor and pulse oximeter, and the sensors sit flush on the back of the watch so you don't even notice they are there. Distance, heart rate, and the GPS track results were similar with the other smartwatches and devices I used in testing, including the Garmin 645, Garmin Fenix 5X Plus, Suunto 9 and the Polar H10 chest strap.
Elevation tracking is the biggest disappointment with the Forerunner 245, and that's because it's calculated using GPS track and map data and not recorded by the device as there's no barometric altimeter. I typically run a hilly course that gains about a 1,000 feet in a couple of miles.The Forerunner 245 was consistently lower on elevation than any of the altimeter-equipped devices both during and after a run. At the end of a recent three-mile run, for example, the Forerunner 945 recorded 984 feet of elevation gain, while the Forerunner 245 calculated it to be 860 feet. It's not terribly far off, but I wouldn't call it reliable.
New breadcrumb maps and navigation
Another welcome feature in the Forerunner 245 is mapping. When you are in the middle of an outdoors workout, you can scroll to the map data screen and see your GPS track on a map. It's not a topographical map, you'll have to buy the Forerunner 945 for that, but is a breadcrumb map that shows your current location with an arrow and the GPS track from your current run or a pre-loaded run.
You can use the built-in compass (also new in the Forerunner 245) and your GPS connection to follow the track. It gave me the confidence to explore new trails knowing I would not get lost.
Music support
The Garmin Forerunner 245 is available in a music version which allows you to store up to 500 songs on the watch as well as sync to Spotify or Deezer. But getting the music transferred over to your watch is not as easy as it should be. Some of the steps are done on a computer, and some on the watch. It's not intuitive so you may need to follow the manual. Thankfully, once you finally get the music on the watch, you're good to go.
Getting the music transferred over to your watch is not as easy as it should be
I used the Forerunner 245 with a pair of Aftershokz Bluetooth headphones and the experience was problem-free. Once I connected my headphones, the watch remembered them and asked to connect them when as I turned on my music. I could control playback and adjust the volume from the watch, allowing me to keep my phone stowed safely in my running vest (I could have left it home if I stored music, too).
Like most of Garmin's watches, the Forerunner 245 tracks your health and wellness in addition to the fitness performance metrics. It tracks your heart rate 24/7, allowing you to monitor resting heart rate, a valuable metric that can be used to gauge fitness level as well as tell when you are getting sick.
The sensor also is used to calculate your all day stress level, and Garmin's new body battery metric tracks your overall energy reserves. The stress level and body battery metric are great options to have, but on the Forerunner 245, they are overshadowed by the other available metrics. I frequently checked my training load, but never once looked at body battery.
The Forerunner 245 also tracks your sleep and is as accurate as any other smartwatch we have tested. It accurately detected my sleep and wake times and even recorded moments in the middle night when I woke up to grab a blanket or adjust my pillow. It breaks down sleep into stages: deep, light, REM and awake.
It also detects movement and records oxygen levels thanks to the included pulse oximeter. This oxygen level can be used to detect sleep apnea and other sleep disturbances, but I found the values were difficult to interpret, and there's not really much support here anywhere from Garmin.
Other Software features
Garmin's Forerunner series may be focused on running, but that's not all these watches can do. The Forerunner 245 is a smartwatch and a highly customizable one at that. The watch has a variety of widgets that show the weather, your last workout, notifications, heart rate, step count and more You can cycle through these widgets and add, move or remove them to suit your needs.
The watch displays just enough information so I know whether I need to take out my phone and respond right away or wait
Notifications from your connected mobile phone are sent to the watch, where you can read and delete them. Each notification contains a portion of the incoming alert and the app that sent it. At a glance, I can tell whether its an email, a Facebook message or a Trello notification. The watch displays just enough information so I know whether I need to take out my phone and respond right away or wait until later.
When you are in the middle of a workout, alerts are still sent to the watch, but they only occupy a small slice of the screen at the top. It will not block the data screen so you can track your workout without interference. Unlike an Apple Watch or Samsung Galaxy Watch, you cannot make phone calls, and there's no voice assistant to help with any queries. You can't even respond to notifications from the watch — though that's only if you're using it with an iPhone. If you connected the watch to an Android phone, you can respond to some notifications with preset messages.
Day-long battery life
Battery life in the Garmin Forerunner 245 is a mixed bag — compared to other fitness watches, even some of Garmin's other watches. The company improved the battery life in GPS mode — delivering up to 24 hours which will cover you for a 50-mile or possibly even a 100K race. The Forerunner 245 has UltraTrac mode which periodically turns off GPS to preserve the battery and uses the accelerometer to measure distance.
In smartwatch mode, which covers typical daily use, the battery life decreased from 9 days in the Forerunner 235 to seven days in the Forerunner 245. In my real-world testing, I had to charge the battery after five and half days with 24/7 heart rate tracking, sleep tracking, notifications and five GPS workouts totaling 8 hours. Now that's still far better than what you'll find with watches like the Apple Watch or Samsung Galaxy Watch Active, but it's still a step below some of Garmin's own alternatives.
Pricing, Availability and Warranty information
The Garmin Forerunner 245 is available now for $300 from Garmin, REI, and other online retailers. Adding the music feature bumps the cost by $50 (Forerunner 245 Music).
Garmin products are warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the original date of purchase.
The Garmin Forerunner 245 is a well-rounded fitness smartwatch that tracks all the important metrics that are geared toward the semi-serious to serious runners. The only area the watch stumbles is in elevation measurements — without a barometric altimeter, elevation tracking is not as accurate. If you mostly run mostly on flat areas or don't track your vertical gain, then this omission is not a deal breaker. If you run mountains, you may be disappointed.
Is there a better alternative?
Yes. If a barometric altimeter is a must-have, then you'll need to spend a bit more cash to upgrade to the Forerunner 645 or the Forerunner 945. The 645 has the same core features of the 245 with the addition of the altimeter and gyroscope, while the 945 is a fitness tracking machine used by serious, number-crunching runners.
The Forerunner 245 is built with the quality I have come to expect from Garmin. My existing Forerunner 235 is three years old and still going strong. I expect the Forerunner 245 to have the same longevity, if not more.
Should you buy it?
Yes. You should buy the Forerunner 245 if you are run regularly and want to start tracking more than just the basics like pace and distance.
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Syria's foreign minister told Associated Press this morning that the country will accept a Russian proposal to turn over their chemical weapons stockpiles.
There is a new debate today about whether the United States could avoid military intervention in Syria after John Kerry and Russia proposed taking control of Bashar al-Assad's chemical weapons stockpiles. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spoke just minutes ago after meeting with President Obama, calling on Congress to support the president's call for action against the Assad regime.


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Q: Unable to inflate floating action button error I am unable to start my Activity, the app force closes, an error regarding unable to inflate the FAB, I have read the other answers provided for some question, but most of them mentioned to change the background tint attribute from their xml, and others mentioned to add the compat attribute to your activity, I have already done them, yet still getting the error. Could any one please figure out, where I am doing wrong.
Error Log

Unable to start activity ComponentInfo{com.fayaz.pix/com.fayaz.pix.MainActivity}: android.view.InflateException: Binary XML file line #24: Binary XML file line #24: Error inflating class android.support.design.widget.FloatingActionButton

activity_main.xml
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Gradle
apply plugin: 'com.android.application'

android {
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buildToolsVersion "23.0.1"

defaultConfig {
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    targetSdkVersion 23
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buildTypes {
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dependencies {
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testCompile 'junit:junit:4.12'
compile 'com.android.support:appcompat-v7:23.4.0'
compile 'com.android.support:design:23.4.0'
compile 'com.google.firebase:firebase-core:9.6.0'
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private void initialiseScreen() {
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}
}

Manifest
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<manifest xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
package="com.fayaz.pix">
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.INTERNET"/>
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A: i dont know if it works or not but did u tried to surround all your xml code with linear layout or relative layout?

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The Massachusetts Appeals Court issued a decision this week on appealing a lis pendens. This decision, DeLucia v. Kfoury (included below), discusses the process for doing so and the consequences of not filing a timely notice of appeal.
A lis pendens is a notice of a pending lawsuit affecting "title to real property or the use and occupation thereof or the buildings thereon." A lis pendens may be obtained by a party involved in such a lawsuit, by showing that the lawsuit affects real property and that the party has verified the lawsuit.
Compared to a preliminary injunction, where a party needs to show a likelihood of success on the merits of a claim, a lis pendens is usually easier to obtain. Once approved by the court, a party can record the lis pendens in the land records, which puts the public on notice about the pending lawsuit. The practical implication of a lis pendens is that it keeps a sale of property from occurring: few buyers will want to purchase property knowing that a lawsuit affecting its title remains ongoing.
Under Massachusetts's lis pendens law, a party has a right to appeal a lis pendens to a single justice of the Appeals Court. The purpose of this is to allow a party to have an immediate right of appeal. As a lis pendens can have serious implications for the sale of property, this right of appeal is intended to provide a "check" on this type of order.
An appeal to a single justice of the Appeals Court, commonly known as an "interlocutory appeal" (done while the trial court case remains ongoing), comes with an important requirement: such an appeal must be filed within thirty days of the trial court decision. No exceptions exist for this deadline.
In Delucia, the claimant attempted to appeal the lis pendens decision after this deadline. The Appeals Court, in keeping with established law on this subject, held that the appeal was "dead on arrival" due to being untimely filed. This is keeping with other, similar decisions on appeals with strict deadlines: if you do not timely appeal, the Appeals Court will dismiss the appeal.
As the Appeals Court noted in Delucia, the dismissal of the lis pendens appeal was not too harsh of an outcome for the party seeking this appeal. Rather than attempting to appeal the lis pendens, a party can simply defend itself in the trial court case, and seek to have the case dismissed if it considers the matter to be meritless. Here, the dismissal of the appeal simply prevented the party from having an immediate appeal of the lis pendens; it does not mean that the lis pendens stays recorded in the land records indefinitely.
For this reason, one should carefully consider the decision to appeal a lis pendens. The time and money in doing so might be better spent on the underlining trial court case which, if dismissed, would consequently end the lis pendens. Nonetheless, Delucia is an important reminder of the importance of timely filing an appeal.
If you find yourself dealing with a lis pendens, contact me for a consultation. An experienced real estate litigation attorney can help you determine the best way to address this legal matter.
A real estate purchase agreement is an essential part of buying or selling property. Understanding the importance of these agreements is essential for avoiding potential problems later on in the sale process.
Massachusetts, like most states, has a statue of frauds, a law requiring that certain types of agreements be in writing to be enforceable, including the sale of property. With few, limited exceptions, an oral agreement will not suffice when real estate is involved.
Importantly, the type of writing allowed for such agreements is broader than a traditional written contract. A recent Land Court decision found that a binding agreement for the sale of property was created through text messages, and similar decisions have held that emails are also sufficient for satisfying the statute of frauds.
For the sale of residential property, there are two common types of real estate purchase agreements: an offer to purchase real estate and a purchase and sale agreement.
An offer to purchase real estate is just that: a written offer for the sale of property. These agreements are generally one or two pages and contain the "bare bones" terms of the sale.
When the parties are ready to move forward with the sale, a purchase and sale agreement is generally negotiated and signed. This agreement contains more information on the sale of the property, which generally comes after the parties have had more time to seek financing and discuss the specific details of the sale.
The most important thing to remember about real estate purchase agreements is that such agreements are generally binding contracts. If signed, a party is generally committed to selling or buying the property. There can be defenses to such agreements, but a seller or buyer should exercise extreme care in signing one of these agreements.
If you are involved in buying or selling real estate, hire a lawyer to assist you in drafting a real estate purchase agreement. An experienced attorney will know what to include in these agreements and how to include contingency clauses that excuse a party from performance if they are not able to buy or sell the property.
If you need to enforce or defend a real estate purchase agreement, you need an experienced real estate litigation attorney on your side. An attorney will help you in determining the right cause of action for your case and know the ways that the legal system can protect your interest in the property while the legal case is ongoing.
If you need help with one of these cases, contact me for a consultation.
Buying your first home can be both an exciting and stressful experience. While home ownership is, to many, the height of financial success, the process of purchasing a home has many traps for the unwary.
As a lawyer involved in real estate litigation, my cases generally come to me when things go wrong. Here, I want to share some legal tips for buying your first home that can help avoid these pitfalls and make the experience as easy as possible.
A large portion of my practice consists of foreclosure defense. While I have helped many, many homeowners save their homes from foreclosure, I always maintain that the best way to beat foreclosure is to avoid it in the first place. With this in mind, a potential home buyer should always speak with a financial expert prior to making an offer on a home. An expert can help you identify a home that meets your budget and offer advice for covering the many expenses that come with home ownership. Buying your first home is an enormous financial investment, one that a financial expert can be a great help with.
Enforcing any oral promise is tough to do, for the simple reason that it is tough to prove one's word against someone else's. In real estate, oral promises are even more problematic due to the statute of frauds, a legal requirement that most contracts for real estate be in writing. Without such a writing, it can be difficult (and many times, impossible) to enforce an oral promise. Make sure that all matters concerning the purchase of your first home are in writing.
When looking to purchase a home, many potential buyers are tempted to purchase homes that include a rental unit, to offset the expenses of home ownership. Rental property can be an excellent investment, but you need to give careful consideration to the demands of becoming a landlord prior to purchasing such property.
Massachusetts has many, many requirements for landlords, and the penalties for not following these laws can be disastrous. Moreover, as a landlord, you'll be responsible for maintaining the property and addressing the problems that will come up over time. Be prepared for these responsibilities before making this commitment.
For a married couple, the process of addressing "who gets the home" during a divorce is difficult enough on its own. For home owners who are not married, the process can be even more complicated. If the non-married home owners split up, and are unable to agree on what to do with the home, a partition case may become necessary: a legal proceeding where the court determines who gets what, which can be long and expensive.
With this in mind, be careful about making the commitment of purchasing a home with someone who is not your "permanent" significant other. If the relationship goes south, the process of dealing with the home can be a real hassle to resolve.
When closing on a home, hire a lawyer. Buying your first home can be a complicated process, and having an experienced attorney on your side can make the process much easier. It may be tempting to try and do this on your own, but resist this temptation! A real estate attorney will review the necessary paperwork for your purchase and ensure that nothing is missing or incorrect. The small fee for this legal service will go a long way in avoiding problems down the road.
Here's hoping the purchase of your first home is a stress free and rewarding experience. In the event that a legal problem does arise, contact me for a consultation. The benefits of having an experienced attorney on your side can make all the difference in getting you the help you need.
Summary judgment is a common part of civil lawsuits, and a topic that comes up frequently in discussing what to expect in litigation. Summary judgment applies to any civil case, but I wanted to do a post on this topic because it frequently comes up in discussions with clients on the course of a lawsuit.
A lawsuit, simply put, is a demand for a court to offer a remedy against another party. This can include a demand for money, possession, or equity (such as a court order demanding a party to do, or not do, something). A party served with a lawsuit has an opportunity to present a defense and convince the court why it should not find for the plaintiff.
After service of a lawsuit and an answer by the defendant, the parties have an opportunity to do discovery, where they can learn about each other's case. Following discovery, the lawsuit is then ripe for trial. However, either party can seek a summary judgment motion as a means of winning the case without trial.
To understand summary judgment, it is helpful to first understand the role of a trial in a civil case. The purpose of a trial is for the jury (or judge, if there is no jury) to decide which "side of the story" to believe. Doing so requires the judge or jury to hear the disputed facts and determine which side is more credible. Once doing so, the jury or judge applies these determined facts to the law, and offers a final judgment in the matter.
Summary judgment is an attempt to get a court judgment without trial. Summary judgment requires a party to prove that (a) there are no genuine issues of material fact and (b) the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.
For the first element, the moving party must show that the facts are not disputed. For example, in a landlord/tenant eviction for non-payment of rent, a landlord seeking summary judgment would need to show that there is a tenancy agreement between the landlord and tenant, rent is owed, and all of the required court papers were prepared and served. If the tenant disputes any of this, such as alleging that no rent is owed, there would be a dispute of fact, and summary judgment would not be allowed. Instead, a trial would be required.
For the second element, "being entitled to judgment as a matter of law," the moving party must show that the law provides the remedy they are asking the court for. It is possible to have a case where no facts are disputed, but the law simply does not provide the relief that the claimant is seeking.
Summary judgment is often requested in lawsuits, as it avoids the need for a trial. Rather than putting on a full trial before a judge or jury, summary judgment can allowed a case to be decided solely on the papers, and avoid enormous time and legal fees.
The decision to seek summary judgment, however, must be made carefully. I often seek lawyers attempt a summary judgment motion where the facts are clearly disputed, and the motion merely delays the case and adds unnecessary costs to the case. In some cases, simply bringing the case to trial is the much more logical choice.
On the other hand, summary judgment can be effective at getting your case resolved quicker than trial. An effective summary judgment motion, however, requires that the facts and law be presented in a proper manner to allow for this relief.
The benefits of having an experienced attorney on your side can make all the difference in winning a case on summary judgment. If you find yourself in need of help with a lawsuit, contact me for a consultation.
An effective tool in pursuing a real estate dispute is a lis pendens. A request for a lis pendens often comes up in property lawsuits and can be useful for protecting one's interest in real estate while a lawsuit is ongoing.
A lis pendens, simply put, is a formal notice of a pending legal action. Per the law, a lis pendens is allowed for a lawsuit that "affects the title to real property or the use and occupation thereof or the buildings thereon . . ." A lis pendens must be signed by a judge, after finding that the underlining lawsuit is one that meets this standard. After a judge approves a lis pendens, it may be recorded in the appropriate registry of deeds as part of the land records.
Recording a lis pendens, on its own, will not stop the buying or selling of property. The practical effect of a lis pendens, however, is to preserve the status quo while a lawsuit is ongoing. Few people will buy real estate knowing that a lawsuit affecting the subject property remains ongoing.
Compared to a preliminary injunction (another legal tool for preserving the status quo during a lawsuit), a lis pendens is relatively easy to obtain. The lawsuit must be one that affects title to real property, and must be verified by the party seeking the lis pendens. This means that the party has affirmed, under the pains and penalties of perjury, that the facts of the lawsuit are correct.
Prior to recording a lis pendens, the law requires the party to prepare an affidavit stating that notice of the allowance of the lis pendens has been provided to the other parties in the lawsuit by certified mail.
In Superior Court, a lis pendens generally requires a hearing before the Court with proper notice to the other side. While not in the formal rules for other trial courts in Massachusetts, this is the general practice for most lis pendens requests: the court will likely only consider this relief upon notice and hearing to the opposing party.
A party is permitted to seek a lis pendens on an emergency basis, by going to court first and not giving the opposing side notice (known as an"ex parte" action). However, a party needs to show a real emergency for doing so. If there is time for the court to hold a hearing and hear from the opposing side, the court will likely require a hearing.
A lis pendens is an effective part of litigating real estate disputes. An experienced real estate litigation attorney can make a real difference in obtaining this relief and getting you the results you need. If you find yourself in a dispute that may justify a lis pendens, contact me for a consultation.
Subject to section 15 of chapter 184, an affidavit made by a person claiming to have personal knowledge of the facts therein stated and containing a certificate by an attorney at law that the facts stated in the affidavit are relevant to the title to certain land and will be of benefit and assistance in clarifying the chain of title may be filed for record and shall be recorded in the registry of deeds where the land or any part thereof lies.
Commonly known as "5B Affidavits", these affidavits allow for the recording of information relevant to real property. 5B affidavits can be used to correct problems arising with Massachusetts real estate, such as potential problems involving the conveyance of property. I have found 5B affidavits to be useful for foreclosure related matters; a foreclosure by entry, which is a foreclosure that begins with the recording of a certificate in the land records, requires a homeowner to oppose this foreclosure within three years of this certificate's filing in the land records. A 5B affidavit can be used as a means of preventing this type of foreclosure from occurring.
5B affidavits, importantly, must be certified by an attorney. The law does not allow a non-attorney to record one of these affidavits on their own.
While 5B affidavits are commonly used for real estate matters, there is surprisingly little caselaw on the limits to how these affidavits can be used. Although the law is written broadly, for use in "clarifying the chain of title" for real estate, I take the position that an attorney should exercise caution in recording such an affidavit. A 5B affidavit should have a good faith basis in law and fact, and have a real purpose for the respective property it pertains to. An affidavit that does not meet this standard can potentially subject a property owner (and attorney) to potential liability.
If you find yourself in a real estate dispute, contact me for a consultation.
Drones have changed a great deal in the last several years. Once entirely used for military and warfare purposes, consumer drones are mainstream and increasingly being used for commercial and recreational purposes. The uses of drones are endless: home builders, surveyors, and even lawyers are finding that drones, and the ability to do aerial photography and video, is an incredible tool.
Yours truly is an avid drone user. The picture below was taken by me with my drone from the Middlesex Fells in Medford, and shows my office location in Assembly Square, Somerville.
This picture highlights a growing concern with drones: this new technology has an amazing ability to capture photographs and video that could not otherwise be seen before. Such use of aerial vehicles raises many legitimate concerns over privacy rights. Here, I want to discuss drone privacy law in Massachusetts and discuss what can be done if you have privacy concerns arising from another person's use of a drone.
Massachusetts, like most states, is still grappling with how to regulate drones. Presently, Massachusetts does not have a statewide law regulating drones. This isn't surprising; many states similarly do not regulate drones, although there are many proposed laws in state legislatures across the country. Here in Massachusetts, some local towns and cities, such as Newton, have passed local ordinances on when and where drones can fly. It is fair to say, however, that drone law in Massachusetts is very much in its infancy.
An increasing problem with drones are privacy concerns. It is increasingly common to hear complaints about drones flying too closely to homes and places of business and taking unwanted photos and videos. With the limited laws on drones in Massachusetts, what can be done if you feel your privacy is being invaded by a drone?
A person shall have a right against unreasonable, substantial or serious interference with his privacy. The superior court shall have jurisdiction in equity to enforce such right and in connection therewith to award damages.
I'm not aware (yet) of anyone using this law in regards to a drone, but I suspect that Massachusetts's Right of Privacy Act could be effective in dealing with the unreasonable use of a drone. This law, importantly, provides a court with equitable powers, allowing a court to issue an injunction, restraining order, or other declaration preventing someone from invading another's privacy with a drone.
Once again, drone law in Massachusetts is new and it will be up to the courts to decide whether Massachusetts's Right of Privacy Act and other existing laws cover drones. If you find yourself in need of assistance with one of these matters, contact me for a consultation.


Dr. Nataly Trang obtained her doctor of medicine degree from McGill University in 2013, going on to complete a master of science in experimental medicine at Université Laval in Quebec City alongside a post-graduate ophthalmology residency at the same institution. Her educational path allows her to offer her patients a greater wealth of medical knowledge by which she can better assist those under her care.
During her post-graduate residency, Dr. Trang tended to numerous patients as part of her duties. Apart from her residency work, she also taught basic ophthalmology clinical examination to medical students at Université Laval and has also taken part in research in Fuchs corneal dystrophy with the university.
During her time at McGill, Dr. Trang was the recipient of several awards and scholarships, including the J.W. McConnell scholarship, the McEntyre Research Bursary, and the Dr. Mark Cohen Prize in Ophthalmology. She has also had her work published in the Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology and BioMed Research International. Additionally, she has presented her research at events such as the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery's 2016 annual meeting and Université Laval's Journée annuelle de la recherche en ophtalmologie.


What is depression? How is it affecting our friends and family members who suffer? How can we support others well? How can we speak about mental illness and still point to God's almighty love? The first part of a double Study Guide based on this article (download and read as a basis for discussion).


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Is the birthday or anniversary of a family member who also happens to be a big music fan coming up? Are you having trouble figuring out what to get them? Here is a list of some potential gifts that can make their special day even better.
Keep it simple. Instead of trying to buy the perfect gift just buy your loved ones tickets to the concert of their favorite singer or the one that is most popular like Dallas bands. This is a great gift that will be greatly appreciated by your friends. And if you are willing to spend some extra cash you could also get them backstage passes to the concerts of their favorite music artist.
This will give them a chance to meet with their music idol, and it will be an unforgettable, exciting and once in a lifetime experience for which they will have you to thank for. This could most probably be the best gift you could give them, and it will be the ultimate event entertainment experience for them.
Another excellent and unique gift that you could buy for your friend is some personalized music accessories. This will give your gift a more personal touch. You could get them something like a guitar strap or a customized case for their musical instrument or even something as small as a guitar pick.
The personal touch is what adds the uniqueness and value to your gift. You can write a personal message on the gifts. Another great option is to have the initials or name of your friend engraved of the gift.
Wireless headphones are a very practical and useful gift. They are great for people who want to dance with while listening to music as they won't have to worry about wires getting in their way anymore. Wireless headphones can also be an excellent gift for your friends who work out or exercise.
If you have the budget, you could also buy your friend a new musical instrument. You could buy them an instrument that they know how to play or you could also buy them lessons for an instrument that they have always wanted to learn.
You could also get your loved ones some merchandise of their favorite musician. You could get them some concert or tour t-shirts.
Or some signed posters and albums. These merchandise items can sometimes be expensive so be ready to let your wallet loose. If you are short on funds, you could also try and get an autograph in your friend's name from a musician that they like.
But of course, this is easier said than done.


Photos taken by Minette Quick on April 25, 2011. Commentary by Olivia Robertson and Minette.
I did feel our curtained off dungeon, "Cave of the Mothers" lacked cheerfulness.
It was all Fates & Norns & Eggs. So for the New Aeon I have opened it wide for all.
She is also distributing water & fruit – carried by a sacred white elephant.


On behalf of Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP posted in Wills on Thursday, August 6, 2015.
People often focus on achieving future goals, such as saving money for their retirement years or for their children's college expenses. However, estate planning is often neglected, as many people in New York and other areas prefer not to focus on this seemingly morbid topic. Creating wills, though, is an essential step in preparing for the future.
An important part of estate planning is drafting a living will. This document outlines the type of medical care a person wishes to receive in the event that he or she is unable to make his or her own medical decisions. In this document, people can specify if they prefer to stay on life support, as well as for how long.
Writing out a will is another important step in estate planning. In a will, people can specify who will receive their assets, as well as who will end up being their children's guardians. However, wills cannot be used to leave property that people hold in joint tenancy, nor can they be used to leave property that has been transferred to living trusts.
With appropriately created wills, people can effectively control what happens to their assets posthumously. They can also protect themselves and their children's best interests. It is within the rights of individuals in New York to seek legal guidance in order to complete their estate planning. Proper legal guidance can help people to create wills that are in line with the state's estate planning laws, ensuring they will be considered valid in court.


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