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Gold versus Silver charts : : $1124.8 / $14.08 : R-79.89 / Target: 82.50 GLD / gold ... update : 3-yrs : all-data SLV / silver ... update Ratio : $1124.8 / $14.08 : R-79.89 // GLD:$107.67 / SLV:$13.56 : R-7.94 Massive Rallies "Dead-Ahead" For Gold, Silver - and Oil !? (suggests Paul Thomason, Editor, Elliott Wave Analytics)

AX : A discussion from AsiaXpat == OFFTHEPEAK (2 DAYS AGO) "So where does that lead us? 10% reduction in HK property over the next few months once the panic from the last few days has died down a bit?" Once the HK property market rolls over, we will get more than that.IMO. I have said some time ago, that I expected a Long Cycle market peak in 2015-2017. And ideally, it would be 2016, probably the Spring (April?). After that peak, I expect a slide of 3-5 years, maybe into 2020. And over that time frame, I would expect prices to lose at least 30%, and perhaps more. That's what my cycle work suggests... The usual pattern would have stocks peak 6-12 months before property prices. And I now see a likely stock peak in April. If that was the high, then August is only four months after that, so it would be a bit "early" for the cycle high, based on the patterns I have seen in the past. But we cannot rule it out. It was might strong intention not to miss this cycle high, so I was willing to sell early. Thus, my property sale completes next month, in September Edit Delete DURACELLL (1 DAY AGO)When do you expect the share prices to bottom? I am not going to sell my flat, but I am in the process of (selectively) buying some stocks, with the dips. Where else to put your money, if shares and house prices drop? OFFTHEPEAK (1 DAY AGO)I will wait until mid-September, at the earliest. And then I may buy a stock like Hang Lung properties, which is cash rich, and has strong cash flow. I would hope to get a dividend yield above the Net Yield I would have had from renting out my property - which I have sold. Edit Delete DURACELLL (2 HRS AGO)Thanks OTP. I just checked, and Hang Lung has been down since 2010, almost in a linear fashion. Over the last 5 years it has lost 50% of its value. Why not go with something like 0016? The yield is a little bit lower (3.42%), but it seems to be managed better, if one looks at the share price? Or why not Link Reit?? It would be good to have a thread discussing individual shares. OFFTHEPEAK (JUST NOW) Hang Lung's balance sheet is stronger than those others, I believe. And it's core assets are shopping centers in China, which explains the long slide perhaps. But they have enough cash, and enough savvy to take some advantage of a slowdown in HK == > http://hongkong.asiaxpat.com/forums/hong-kong-property/threads/b2aa1e9b-baed-4e08-a753-98cdca9bca1d/property+-+signs+of+a+slowdown3f/

SWIMMING Off the Cliff? Would you like to own a flat under the pool? Not me

COMPLETION NOTICE - a sample from Jazz Dear Greetings! We are pleased to inform you that Jazz Residences Tower C has been completed and is now ready for occupancy. In this regard, we wish to inform you that you are qualified to view and accept unit __________We have scheduled your viewing on : Our property Management staff will dedicate one (1) hour for inspection of your unit, hence, we request that your inspection promptly starts at your designated time so we may better serve you. Should you have further queries and concerns kindly contact us at telephone number 858-0300 or e-mail us at customerservice@smdevelopment.com for confirmation of your schedule. Upon your acceptance of your unit as evidenced by your signing of the Acceptance Form, your membership in the Condominium Corporation shall be activated, and consequently, you shall be billed your condominium dues at one hundred pesos (Php 100) per square meter of the floor area of your unit. Please allow us to advise you likewise that the keys of your unit shall be turned over to you for your move-in after your compliance with the following move-in preconditions to be facilitated by the Property Administration Office located at Jazz Residences: Payment of your unit’s share in the working capital fund of the Condominium Corporation, which is equivalent to six (6) months of condominium dues following the Master Deed and Declaration of Restrictions and Attendance in the House Rules Orientation. Please also be informed that following the provisions of the Contract to Sell, failure to view your unit within thirty (30) calendar days from receipt of this letter shall result in the automatic acceptance of your unit and membership in the Condominium Corporation. We are looking forward to hearing from you on your preferred viewing and acceptance schedule and to welcoming you and your family to your Jazz Residences home. Thank you, SM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Property Management Department

Jittery homebuyers forfeit deposits - The Standard, pg. 4 Bearish stock sentiment has spilled over to the property market, as some home purchasers are forfeiting deposits and walking away from their deals. + Four buyers did that at Henderson Land's Parker 33 in Sai Wan Ho, launched 10 days ago + In the secondary market, a flat at benchmark Taikoo Shing estate, changed hands 24% lower than a similar unit sold a week ago. : The seller cut his price by $550k, and sold his 1,015 sf unit at HK$17.65mn, vs. an estate high record of HK$23.3mn, at HK$22,956 pssf + At Tsuen Tak Gdns in Tsuen Wan, a 341sf flat sold for $3.05mn, or $6,616 pssf - 17% less than the market price in the area (reaction): Greene KingI would guess most who would buy in HK and had exposure to the China markets would already have exited (leaving those poor guys who got suckered in at the end of the boom) so do they need someplace to park their cash? Unless there is a real bet against the HK$ assets in property here would probably be less exposed to currency fluctuations that most of the Asia Pacific region. Not sure about those exposed to HK shares in a big way and how they may feel. One thing however is the Fed is unlikely to raise interest rates for now (not until the election is over next year?) so payments should remain low. So where does that lead us? 10% reduction in HK property over the next few months once the panic from the last few days has died down a bit? RESPONSE "So where does that lead us? 10% reduction in HK property over the next few months once the panic from the last few days has died down a bit?" Once the HK property market rolls over, we will get more than that.IMO. I have said some time ago, that I expected a Long Cycle market peak in 2015-2017. And ideally, it would be 2016, probably the Spring (April?). After that peak, I expect a slide of 3-5 years, maybe into 2020. And over that time frame, I would expect prices to lose at least 30%, and perhaps more. That's what my cycle work suggests... The usual pattern would have stocks peak 6-12 months before property prices. And I now see a likely stock peak in April. If that was the high, then August is only four months after that, so it would be a bit "early" for the cycle high, based on the patterns I have seen in the past. But we cannot rule it out. It was might strong intention not to miss this cycle high, so I was willing to sell early. Thus, my property sale completes next month, in September

If this idea becomes widespread it should help Gold prices US Federal Reserve may have missed the boat on raising interest rates Sydney Morning Herald - ‎4 hours ago‎ The Federal Reserve may have missed the opportunity to begin lifting US interest rates when financial markets were benign and it could be now forced to wait out the global market turmoil, Fed watchers have warned. . . . Although we continue to see economic activity in the US as solid and justifying modest rate hikes, we believe the Federal Reserve is unlikely to begin a hiking cycle in this environment for fear that such a move may further destabilise markets," Barclays said in a research note. Atlanta Federal Reserve president Dennis Lockhart, a voting member of the Federal Open Market Committee, said on Monday afternoon that he still expects the central bank to raise rates "sometime this year". He did not repeat his assertion from earlier this month that he favoured a September rate hike. FRT / Fed Race Track ... update The Leading horse (SPY) is falling back, and the other (GLD) may gain.

Star Destroyer found on Mars? 'Crashed UFO' resembles famous Star Wars ship If you thought Star Destroyers were only found in Star Wars flicks, you may be wrong. A photo taken by NASA's Mars Curiosity Rover shows an object that, to some UFO lovers, looks like the same warships seen on the big screen.

Dr Richard Alan Miller has recently started a Series of Interviews Off The Rock With Doc - Richard Alan Miller Welcomes CVMCo Pilot Episode Uploaded on Aug 23, 2015 http://DocRAM.com & http://CVMCoNews.com discuss everything under the sun and then some viewer comments, and upcoming potential shows on this 1st pilot episode; "Off The Rock With Doc (I will comment after listening)

If you MUST stay in a Hotel, here are some tips about how to save money / Note: if you stay longer than a few days, you may consider switching to other accommodation / Reserve the best rate Look for extras. The more services your rate includes, the better the bang for your buck. You’ll want to make sure they are features you will actually use though, otherwise you’re spending more than you need to. Common extras that can save you lots are free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and kids eat free. All those bowls of fruit and free coffee and tea in the lobby are also included in your room rate, so take advantage of them during your stay. Stay in hotels right outside the city center. If the costs for transportation won’t make up the difference you’d be paying on a closer location, you can frequently get a fantastic deal this way. You could also look into staying in the university district of a city. Hotels are more affordable, cheap eateries are plentiful and public transportation is convenient. Avoid the weekend. Hotels in popular destinations regularly raise their rates on Fridays and Saturdays. In some cases, it can be as much as three times more than Sunday through Thursday nights. Book in a business-minded hotel. Room rates for hotels that get the majority of their business from professionals drop their prices when business is slow, like weekends and holidays. This can get you a more luxe stay at a fraction of the cost. Upgrade to a suite. If your travel party is larger, a suite can cost much less than adjoining or separate rooms. They offer more space and often have bedrooms, so everyone isn’t crammed in the same small space and adults don’t have to go to bed early just so they don’t wake up their kids when their bedtime rolls around. Be a rewards member. Do you normally stay at the same hotel or use the same chain when you travel? Sign up for their rewards program. Not only can you rack up points for each stay that you can then use on upgrades and free nights in the future, but rewards members also get notified of exclusive deals that can save you a ton. Save during your stay Go out to eat. Though room service sounds really appealing, prices for food on the menu can be twice as much as you would pay for the same food at a restaurant. Gratuity is always included in the tab and usually masked as a delivery charge. Most guests don’t know this and add a tip to the bill when the waiter brings their food. Bring your own snacks or hit the grocery store. Anything is better than the rates for items in the mini bar. The prices are outrageous and don’t even think about trying to replace it with the same item later. Most mini bars have weight sensors to know exactly what has been taken and when. Ask for a corner room. Though this won’t technically save you any money, corner rooms are usually a bit larger than regular rooms, which give you a better deal for your money. Once you check in, ask if one of these rooms is available. This is easier if you show up close to check-in time, but before the flood of guests show up to get their keys. You can also call ahead and request a corner room with your existing reservation. == > http://www.save70.com/hotels/?utm_source=taboola_save70_hotels&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=save70_hotels&utm_source=taboola&utm_medium=rt-rtcom

RENTS up in Q2 - but the environment will get more challenging in 2nd-half, and in 2016 Residential Vacancy levels continued to improve in the major CBDs as only three new condominium buildings were completed. Overall vacancies in Makati CBD improved further to 7.6%. Rental growth in Fort Bonifacio was the fastest during the second quarter, after increasing by 1.9% and rising to Php871 per sq m; however Rockwell Center maintained its status having the highest condominium lease rates. With 5,500 new units set to be delivered in the second half of 2015, landlords must brace for a more competitive environment. 2Q /2015 : 0,862 : +1.65% : +5.12%/ 0,590 - 1,135 / 0,670 - 1,070 / 0,770 - 1,100 : Qtr /Yr. : Mak-Mid. QonQtr : YronYr / Lo - Makati - H / L-Bonfacio-H / L-Rockwell- H / That's +1.65% growth Qtr-on-Qtr, and 5.12% increase Year-on-Year into Q2-2015 > more: http://www.colliers.com/-/media/files/marketing%20reports/phil_knowledge_2q2015b.pdf

Citigate's Shopping Mall (2016?) should help rents on its NORTH end of town Cols-Legazpi : "I am renting it for 25K. It is furnished" - that was July 2011 The ALVEO website shows rents are now at : Php 35-40K or 1,103 psf, for Furnished-Studios in Cols-L A jump from 25k to 37.5k over 4 years, would be just over 10% per annum, compounded.

Different Ends of Makati : "the North / South divide" Columns-Legazpi vs. Columns-Ayala (North Makati) Will we see a rise of Rents in the North, over years to come... as CityGate gets built? 2 BR, furnished : Col.L (1129psm) / Col.A (830.3psm) : +36.0% premium (Dec. 2015) : COLUMNS, Legazpi Village, Aug. 2016 : Link SIZE: Range Sq.M / Furnished PHP: PerSF/ Unfurn.'d: PHP: PerSF/ F.prem Studio 30-38: 34.0 / 35-40k: 37.5k : 1103. / 30-38k: 34.0k : 1000. / +10.3% 1 BR : 47-62: 54.5 / 50-65k: 57.5k : 1055. / 45-60k: 52.5k : 963.3 / + 9.5% 2 BR : 73-82: 77.5 / 80-95k: 87.5k : 1129. / 73-82k: 77.5k : 1000. / +12.9% 3 BR : 110.?: 110 / 110k ave 110k : 1000. / 95-110: 102.k : 927.8 / + 7.8% ===== Historical--- : StudioF., prem : 1-BR F, prem : 2-BR F, prem : 3-BR F, prem : CL-Aug 2016: 1103 , +10.3%: 1055 , + 9.5% : 1129 +12.9% : 1000., +7.8% : CL-Dec 2015: 1103 , +10.3%: 1055 , + 9.5% : 1129 +12.9% : 1000., +7.8% : CL-Oct. 2015: 1103 , +10.3%: 1055 , + 9.5% : 1129 +12.9% : 1000., +7.8% : CA Ave.Sizes : 34sqM --------: 54.5sqM -------: 77.5sqM ------: 110sqM : COLUMNS, Ayala Ave. Aug. 2016 : Link SIZE: Range Sq.M / Furnished PHP: PerSF/ Unfurn.'d: PHP: PerSF/ F.prem Studio 30sm: 30.0 / 22-28k: 25.0k : 833.3 / Few ??: 20.0k : 666.7 / +25.0% 1 BR : 48-60: 54.0 / 32-50k: 41.0k : 759.3 / 30-40k: 35.0k : 648.1 / +17.1% 2 BR : 67-98: 82.5 / 62-75k: 68.5k : 830.3 / 60-70k: 65.0k : 787.9 / + 5.4% ===== Historical--- : StudioF, prem : 1-BR F, prem : 2-BR F, prem : 3-BR F, prem : CA-Aug 2016: 833.3, +25.0%: 759.3., +17.1%: 830.3 + 5.4% : CA-Dec 2015: 833.3, +25.0%: 759.3., +17.1%: 830.3 + 5.4% : CA-Oct. 2015: 833.3, +25.0%: 759.3., +17.1%: 830.3 + 5.4% : CA Ave.Sizes : 30sqM -------- : 54sqM ----------: 82.5sqM ------ : Makati : 2Q /2015 : 0,862 : +1.65% : +5.12%/ 0,590 - 1,135 / 0,670 - 1,070 / 0,770 - 1,100 : Qtr /Yr. : Mak-Mid. QonQtr : YronYr / Lo - Makati - H / L-Bonfacio-H / L-Rockwell- H / Even so, Cols-Ayala has been a decent investment, as my estimated RETURN figures show - RETURNS: Col. Ayala Cols. Ayala : Aver. / Price Range: Mid: PerSqM / Rent: /SqM / Gross yield Unfurnished Studio 30-31: 30.5 /Php 2.3-2.5M: 2.4M: 78.7k / 20.3k : 666.7 / 10.2 % : 1 BR : 48-52: 50.0 /Php 3.8-4.2M 4.0M: 80.0k / 32.4k : 648.1 / 9.72 % : 2 BR : 63-71: 67.0 /Php 4.8-5.5M: 5.15 : 76.9k / 52.8k : 787.9 / 12.3 % : Furnished Studio 30-31: 30.5 /Php2.4M: 78.7k+10k: 87.9k / 25.4k : 833.3 / 11.4 % : 1 BR : 48-52: 50.0 /Php4.0M 80.0k+10k: 90.0k / 35.2k : 703.7 / 9.37 % : 2 BR : 63-71: 67.0 /Php5.15 : 76.9k+10k: 86.9k / 55.6k : 830.3 / 12.9 % : =========== Those gross yield are Today's Gross Rents / Historical Prices NOTE: I am using pricing data from here: http://www.condominiumsmanila.com/Makati/condo-details.php?ID=39 And I have assumed furnishing costs of Php 10,000 per SqM, or Php 340,000 for a 34 sm apartment

Gold gets a bid - and some volume too ! Aug: SPY- : Chg : volume/ VIX : GDX: +-chg: -GLD- : Chg: volume: x10.?? WTI.Cr: -DXY-- -Chg.- : --TLT- : Chg : Posts/Views cum'l 19: 208.32 - 1.66 : 163.M: 15.25 : 15.20 +0.43: 108.55 +1.44 : 6.98M: 1,133.8 $40.94* 96.362 - 0.092 : 124.76 +1.22: 02: 077/ 080: 1530 20: 203.97 - 4.35 : 175.M: 19.14 : 15.82 +0.62: 110.44 +1.89 : 11.9M: 1,152.6 $40.98* 95.526 - 0.836 : 126.02 +1.26: 08: 085/ 115: 1645 Gold looking perky GLD ... update : 110.44 +1.89 : 11.9M: Back over $110 / $1150 - I'm now watching downtrend line at about $112

Mysterious Ancient Lake on Mars: Key to Finding Alien Life on Red Planet? Latinos Post - ‎12 hours ago‎ Caption:IN SPACE - AUGUST 26: This image released August 27, 2003 captured by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope shows a close-up of the red planet Mars when it was just 34,648,840 miles (55,760,220 km) away. This color image was assembled from a ... later NASA Confirms Water on Mars NASA scientists said on Thursday they had definitive proof that water exists on Mars after tests on ice found on the planet in June by the Phoenix Mars Lander.Until now, the evidence for ice has been circumstantial. That was based on photos Phoenix took of a hard splotchy area near its landing site and changes it saw in a trench. The robot heated up ice in one of its instruments earlier this week. Scientists say the chemical test confirms the presence of ice near the Martian north pole. Read more at NASA.gov

A smart guy. This is a good omen for Gold bugs

CITY GATE - and the changes it will bring to North Makati It is coming up - the shopping may be complete in late 2016 / early 2017 : An answer to those who want more parking for Makati? "Better yet, we need more efficient public transport and less traffic. We can only build so much parking spaces" > source (The Way it was... circa mid-2011): Columns-Ayala was at a big discount to Columns-Legazpi July 27th, 2011 #827 :: source Gr33nArch3r Hmmnn..pretty interesting. I never thought that rent in the Columns Ayala Ave is that low. I always thought that it would get at least the same amount of rent as Legaspi Vill or Salcedo Vill since it is in the Makati CBD. If I post that I am renting my studio unit in Legaspi Village for Php 15K a month, my phone will be ringing off the hook. Note, my unit is in a building built 10 years ago and is "non-Ayala". I am renting it for 25K. It is furnished, but furnishing a unit shouldn't be that expensive. Having it interior decorated is expensive pero when you're renting it out, it does not have to be pimped out. This little nugget of information must not sit well with investors who bought in Lerato and Jazz... Quote: Originally Posted by hatchgrey In my opinion, Columns Ayala is not in a good location in terms of transportation availability and distances from commercial/shopping areas. I visited the place when we were buying Columns Legazpi in 2006. It is a very hard-to-reach area and the only way to go there is by taxi (if you don't have your own car). There is no public transportation anywhere near. If you are renting there and you don't have your own car, the only way to travel in and out is by taxi and after awhile, the transportation costs add up and it becomes very expensive. If you are in Makati, you should check Columns Ayala and see why the rent there are very low for studios, 1-bedroom and 2-bedrooms. I can't really explain why but I think it has all to do with the location because the inside of the building itself is very nice. Our agent gave us a tour of the place in 2006 when she was selling us TCLV. The swimming pool there was amazing. Although it is in Makati, it is not a prime-location. And from the upper floors in one side view, you can actually see a huge cementery -- I think it's the Manila cementery (not sure what) and that cementery seems like a walking distance from the condo (Columns Ayala) because it's was very near. === === > source THE TRANSPORT was not good. But the covered walkway has now been extended to Eaton Tower, and Kroma, which is under-construction. The walkway will also extend to Citygate. And Citigate will become a favored destination in its own right LOCATION was considered not good, too close to the cemetery (when little else was there)... Some 2011 buyers (who may have been overseas) did not even know that Lerato adjoined the Manila Cemetery: Important to those who are interested in buying a unit in Lerato. This is a new development of Ayala/Alveo that is new and still being constructed. We were planning to buy a unit there last November 2010. In fact, we already wired the 50k deposit that month. But when we were researching the actual address/location, we found out that the building is right beside that huge manila cementery. In fact, the cementery is almost across the street from the building (just a few yards away). We immediately requested our money/deposit back which was supposed to be non-refundable. We almost lost our 50k and took us several months to get it back and the reason they returned it was because we were also intending to buy another unit at Meranti (beside Serendra). Take note - if you look at the actual map of Lerato (marketing brochure), you will never find the cementery in that map. It is not shown there. But the cementery is HUGE -- it's like 4 blocks wide. Check google (search Makati Map) and then go to the area where Lerato is being built and you will see the cementery. I figured nobody would live or rent a unit where your window view is a huge cementery. My wife does not think so :-)). We found out about that cementeray AFTER we wired our deposit. FLOODING was a problem / some years ago but was fixed with better drainage: Originally Posted by Gr33nArch3r Sorry to burst ur bubble but the area where TCLV stands occassionally gets flooded. It is not as bad as the chino roces and buendia area, but flooding in the area can and had occured in the past I know the history of the place where TCLV now stands. It used to be a gasoline station. And before, it would get flooded. But Ayala has constructed the necessary drainage and pumping systems that it will never get flooded. They are so confident of it that if you did not know, they even constructed 2 parking levels below the ground floor. That means dozens of cars are parked in 2 levels below the ground level. I have asked management about flooding scenarios on that building and it won't happen. Probably worst-case scenario that it will flood if the whole country gets flooded. In that case, there's nothing anybody can do. > source SHOPPING was not good / but CityGate will change that

Week : CCLI : CMMI : RobinPl / ParkAv: Sorrent : C'ribC : TaikSh. ==== . . 08/09: 144.29 146.25: 15,545 /13,556 : 19,024 : 7,247 : 14,268 : 08/02: 146.07 147.91: 15,671 /13,569 : 17,583 : 7,022 : 15,186 : chg. -1.22%: -1.12%: -0.80%: -0.10% : +8.20% : +3.20% : -6.05% ====== Those are big drops. But I am not sure what's happening with Sorrento. A one-off gain maybe? That rise was overwhelmed by the drop in estates lik Taikoo Shing

Gentrification #2 : Renters are the first to know If you want to zero in on real-estate hot spots or pinpoint which neighborhoods are either becoming gentrified or are headed in that direction, economist Kevin Gillen says look at property-rental prices -- not home sales. Gillen, a senior research consultant at the Fels Institute of Government at the University of Pennsylvania, is an expert on urban economics and the Philadelphia real-estate market. Recently, the Daily News caught up with him at his Walnut Street office to ask about his research on rental prices in the city. Using rental-price data from 2010 to 2014, Gillen compared the top 10 neighborhoods, where rents have skyrocketed, with the bottom 10 neighborhoods, where rents have remained relatively flat. Q: What do rental prices tell us? A: Well, rents reflect the willingness to pay to live in a certain area, whereas house prices represent a willingness to invest in an area. So rents tend to be a bit more of a leading indicator than house prices because they can change more quickly, whereas buying and selling homes is a rather lengthy process. Q: What do the top 10 highest-rent-growth neighborhoods have in common? A: It's simple: proximity to Center City. These neighborhoods are either close to Center City or they have transit accessibility to Center City, where you can walk to [sEPTA's] Broad Street Line. Q: What do the 10 neighborhoods at the bottom of the rental market have in common? A: The bottom 10 are either far-flung and/or it's a long commute to Center City. For instance, Mount Airy is a nice area, but you have to drive or it's a 30-minute train ride into Center City. Q: So the farther you get away from Center City, the lower your rent is likely to be? Daily News Graphic A: Absolutely. The whole gentrification issue is really the story of the outward spread of Center City. The rest of the city is still stuck in the 1970s. I would say proximity and accessibility to Center City is not just the primary thing driving gentrification in Philadelphia, it's the only thing. The main thing that is driving it is how quickly and easily you can get to Center City, because that's where the good-paying jobs are. Q: What do the top three rent-appreciation neighborhoods -- University City, Cedar Park and Powelton -- have in common? A: They are all located in greater University City. They reflect a lot of the investment that Penn and now Drexel are making in the neighborhoods. University City is kind of an employment center that is an extension of Center City, and accessibility to employment is the key factor. Q: OK, what is going on with rent increases in neighborhoods like Fishtown and Point Breeze? A: These are neighborhoods where, again, as Center City has become more and more expensive, people can't afford it, so now they are moving out to the next neighborhood. As the core becomes more and more expensive, people move to the next neighborhood == > more: xx

Ultimately, how gentrification plays out in Philadelphia will depend on how well the city's residents—both old and new—learn to live with each other's differences. Something as simple as the failure to say hello to a passing neighbor can cause friction. Older residents like Ballard are used to being greeted by their neighbors, but newcomers walk past without so much as a nod. "It's like we don't exist for them," Ballard said. ALEJANDRO A. ALVAREZ / Staff Photographer The view at N. 30th and Baltz Streets in the Brewerytown section of Philadelphia. One block in Brewerytown By Valerie Russ Up and down the 1500 block of North Dover Street, handwritten notes on yellow legal-size sheets of paper were tucked inside the storm doors of every house. "My name is Danielle...My husband is Kyle," the notes began. "We would like to buy your house. Please call or text me at (516)... It then gives a number for the couple in Long Island, NY. Miss D, who lives in the middle of this tidy block of brick rowhomes -- just east of 29th Street between Jefferson and Oxford streets -- shows the note at her front door. "I'm not interested in selling my house to nobody," said Miss D, who asked that her full name not be published. "I've been here 40 years." Letter received by homeowners on North Dover Street. With its proximity to both the SEPTA 48 bus and East Fairmount Park, this block of Dover Street in Brewerytown is primed for gentrification. "People want to live here because you can park your car and take the 48 bus downtown. You've got the park nearby, and it's close to the zoo," said longtime resident William Freeman. But on this block, gentrification is not simply a matter of white people moving into a black neighborhood and forcing blacks out. There are also African-American professionals, college-educated people, moving into homes inherited from parents and grandparents and fixing them up to live in or rent out. Currently, there is only one white resident on the block. There had been a few others -- renters who moved out in recent months, neighbors said. But everyone said they get along just fine with Mary Morrison, the one white homeowner. "She's a very nice lady," Freeman said. == > more: http://www.philly.com/philly/news/Gentrification_in_Philadelphia.html

Gentrification #1 : facts, figures... and changing profiles The issues that can divide a changing neighborhood Philadelphia is ranked as the ninth most racially segregated metro area in America based on an analysis of the 2010 Census. Many Philadelphians live in neighborhoods where a single racial group represents 75 percent or more of the population. It also is one of the poorest cities, with 26.9 percent of residents deemed poor by federal standards. While population is on the rise, homeownership is declining, dropping to 52.2 percent from 59.3 percent. Thirty-eight percent of homeowners earn less than $35,000; and 40 percent of homeowners do not have a mortgage. These challenges are formidable. And so the economic pressures created by rising home values and higher taxes feed the fears that longtime homeowners will be forced to sell because they can no longer afford to stay. But Adams says there is little direct displacement due to gentrification. "When housing specialists use that term, they really aren't talking about displacing people," she said. "They are talking about market pricing that makes it impossible for people who are looking to move into that neighborhood who cannot find an affordable unit. That really is more the dynamic of gentrification now." Adams' academic explanation doesn't mean much to the relatively few longtime black residents remaining in Center City West. They feel differently. In just 15 years, they've watched longtime friends and neighbors move away, and be replaced by mostly white well-to-do strangers. Jerome Whack, the owner and operator of the 20th and Christian Street Pharmacy for 45 years, said his customers complain daily about the disappearance of affordable apartments in the area. They tell him of rent hikes they can't afford, landlords no longer willing to accept their federal rent vouchers, and of new owners who want them out. The new renters are willing to pay $1,300 and up for renovated digs in old brownstones just a few blocks from trendy shops on Walnut Street and the entertainment venues that line South Broad Street. > http://www.philly.com/philly/news/Gentrification_in_Philadelphia.html

Dr Miller has another book coming out soon... and he discusses some of the content here PROJECT CAMELOT: RICHARD ALAN MILLER - MEMES, CONSCIOUSNESS & CONTROL Streamed live on Aug 6, 2015 RICHARD ALAN MILLER - BLACK PROJECT PHYSICIST, AUTHOR He talks about thinks like mind control of false flag perps. "I have no idea what to say about it... It is everywhere... That's why I walked away from it."

RULE Change could bring life to old factories - C1 'Industrial use" could be redefined to cover aquaculture and hydroponics + There are 1,448 privately owned bldgs, of 27.85 mn sqm + Only 7.8% is devoted to actual manufacturing; 41.8% is storage, 24% office + About 5% is other: shops, showrooms, data centers + new fields + aquaculture and hydroponics showed up for the first time May formally allow new uses after more study, including artist studios, but not sales there were cautions against shops and commercial offices - If used as an office, there is meant to be a tie-in with storage or other acceptable use

Interesting new film coming out: Will it be anything like this classic and undervalued old film? Robinson Crusoe on Mars (1964) Full Adventure Movie - Paul Mantee https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZO_BP_k9eco Just 4 years later, I have never seen this one: Mission Mars (1968) Full Sci-Fi Movie | Darren McGavin Full Moviehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eXnEWh0rHE

(GEI's Mission - as I Wrote some years ago - before creating the Acore section): GEI MIssion (1) Green Energy Investors is a Forum for investors concerned about rising energy prices, inflation, and the impact on their investments. Discuss issues, companies, and ideas with other successful investors, globally (2) Part of it is: "Seek the Truth, with an open mind, and be willing to 'turn over some strange-looking rocks' in pursuit of it." . . . (Acore adds): . . . The Awakening Core (Acore), is for those who are: "Awake and aware, and using full discernment of both Heart and Head" to understand the truth of the world and how it works

Eton Tower has been long-delayed, but may be finished Q1- 2016 Some have called it very ugly - and it is certainly very different from the original rendering > see comments on SSC thread : http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1028969&page=15