#Lease yachts

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5 Interesting Facts about Dubai Yachting

Dubai, one of the most international cities in the emirates, offers visitors and travelers fantastic sights. In Dubai, foreigners and famous people frequently rent yachts and spend a lot of time sailing along the coast.

You may charter a yacht in Dubai Marina if you wish to take one of the city's well-known yacht tours. Families on holiday, families looking to spend time together while on holiday, and some even lease corporate yachts in Dubai are all frequent users of the marina's yacht rentals.

In this blog article, we try to share a few fascinating facts about sailing in Dubai with you. Even if some of these are simply proven myths, they are still fascinating.

Yachting in Dubai is not only for the rich

Although owning a yacht is necessary to go on a day trip with your family and friends, yachting is not an inexpensive form of fun. During the summer and the busy travel season, several Dubai yacht rental companies offer lower pricing. You don't need to put a lot of money into it.

Even though you may reserve a luxury boat in Dubai, there are yachts of various shapes and sizes available. Depending on your budget and individual needs, you may charter a yacht in Dubai. Prices for small-sized yachts to rent are quite affordable in Dubai. These yachts would not, however, be equipped with flashy features like tiny pools and Jacuzzis. So, renting a boat in Dubai is not really that expensive.

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Appuldurcombe House

Hi guys!!

I'm sharing Appuldurcombe House (abandoned/in ruins). This is the 20th building for my English Collection.

I decorated most of the house ground floor, for reference.

History of the house: 

Appuldurcombe House  is the shell of a large 18th-century English Baroque country house of the Worsley family. The house is situated near to Wroxall on the Isle of Wight, England. It is now managed by English Heritage and is open to the public. A small part of the 300-acre (1.2 km2; 0.47 sq mi) estate that once surrounded it is still intact, but other features of the estate are still visible in the surrounding farmland and nearby village of Wroxall, including the entrance to the park, the Freemantle Gate, now used only by farm animals and pedestrians.

Appuldurcombe began as a priory in 1100. It became a convent, then the Elizabethan home of the Leigh family. The large Tudor mansion was bequeathed in 1690 to Sir Robert Worsley, 4th Baronet, who began planning a suitable replacement.

The present house was begun in 1702. The architect was John James. Sir Robert never saw the house fully completed. He died on 29 July 1747; in his memory a monument was erected overlooking the house on Stenbury Down.

The house was greatly extended in the 1770s by his great-nephew Sir Richard Worsley, 7th Baronet Worsley of Appuldurcombe.

Worsley had left the estate saddled with heavy debts, but Appuldurcombe passed to his niece, Henrietta Anna Maria Charlotte (daughter of John Bridgeman Simpson). She married the Hon. Charles Anderson-Pelham, later first Earl of Yarborough, in 1806. The founder of the Royal Yacht Squadron at Cowes, he made few changes to the house and was quite happy to retain the property as a convenient base for his sailing activities.

Appuldurcombe House circa 1910

In 1855 the estate was sold. An unsuccessful business venture ran Appuldurcombe as a hotel, but with its failure, the house was then leased as Dr Pound's Academy for young gentlemen.

Advertisement for Appuldurcombe College 1889

Advertisement for Appuldurcombe College in the Times, London, April 19, 1889

The house was inhabited in 1901–1907 by a hundred Benedictine monks who had been exiled from Solesmes Abbey in France and were shortly to settle at Quarr Abbey on the Isle of Wight.

Although the house is now mainly a shell, its front section has been re-roofed and glazed, and a small part of the interior recreated. The house has become well known as one of the supposedly most haunted places on the island.

More history: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appuldurcombe_House

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This house fits a 64X64  lot, but it coulf fit a 50x50 too.

I only decorated some of the important rooms. All the rest of the house is up to your taste to decor.

Hope you like it.

You will need the usual CC I use:

all Felixandre cc

all The Jim

SYB

Anachrosims

Regal Sims

King Falcon railing

The Golden Sanctuary

Cliffou

Dndr recolors

Harrie cc

Tuds

Lili's palace cc

Please enjoy, comment if you like the house and share pictures of your game!

Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/sims4palaces/

@sims4palaces

Ealry acces: October 20

DOWNLOAD: https://www.patreon.com/posts/appuldurcombe-112466692

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Will you eventually do a Swept Away, likes and dislikes post for Joel? The little taste of his character is just delicioussss, he’s so mysterious. I’m dyingggg to crawl inside your brain and see how his character is going to unfold 😍💋

I would love to! I love getting this ask because it always gives me good ideas for future chapters, so thank you!

Let's jump in:

Likes:

1. Sunsets: he loves the colors and how every day is different. He loves it because it's a work of art that everyone in the world can appreciate, no matter who you are.

2. Boxing: it's the only form of exercise he actually enjoys. He really likes taking his anger out on a punching bag, and he tends to hold in a lot of anger from his job.

3. Money: I mean, come on, that's not a big surprise. He likes to live comfortably and without having to worry about the cost of anything. And, sure, when he slaps his black card down and someone does a double take, he feels a rush of pride.

4. Cigars: he didn't used to like them but they have grown on him throughout the years. A colleague of his convinced him to join a cigar club and he found it was a great way to network and rub elbows with the elites.

5. Poetry: he will never admit it, though.

6. Filet Mignon: he loves a perfectly cooked medium rare steak. When he was choosing which restaurant to lease space to on the first floor of his hotel, he only looked at steakhouses because he liked the idea of having a good steak a mere elevator ride away.

7. The Natural Look: he prefers women who don't use too much makeup or plastic surgery/fillers. Almost all of the women he knows, whether through set ups or spouses of his colleagues, all look like they've gone to the same doctor and had the same procedures. He likes women who are comfortable in their skin and aren't fake.

8. McDonald's French fries: it's his Achilles heel. Every now and then after a long, boring art gallery opening or cocktail party, he will instruct his driver to go to McDonald's on the way back to his penthouse to get some fries.

9. Private Jet: he loves being able to come and go whenever he pleases, anywhere he wants. And he especially loves not having to go through security and be surrounded by people squished into a tin can. He likes that he can stretch out and eat a good meal and even sleep in a real bed when he travels, which is often.

Dislikes:

1. Kale: it's a vile weed and he won't touch it.

2. Surprise parties: he absolutely loathes being surprised. Especially when it's been a long enough day and he thinks he's going home to relax and suddenly his penthouse is filled with fifty people drinking all his booze and making a mess of his home and he has to pretend to enjoy it.

3. Lifting weights: he thinks it's obnoxious and he doesn't care about glamour muscles but his trainer always makes him do one day a week where he lifts weights. He gets it over with as quickly as he can.

4. Satin sheets: too slippery and his pillow always ends up on the floor.

5. Campfires: he hates the smoke from campfires because it gets stuck in his clothes and he has to send everything he was wearing to the cleaners right away before it spreads to other fabrics.

6. Lillies: they remind him of funerals.

7. Tea: he could never find a tea he actually enjoyed. All tea tastes like hot water with a dash of some vague flavor and it's just never worth it. Unless he's sick with a sore throat. Then he might have some.

8. Boats: he tends to go out on yachts and sailboats quite a bit, but he doesn't like the open water. He gets seasick and he always has to take pills beforehand.

9. Golf: because all my Joels hate golf, for no particular reason.

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HOW THE QUEEN AND ROYALS TRAVEL IN STYLE: FROM HELICOPTERS TO PRIVATE JETS

EASTON, Windenburg (SNN) - - The Windenburg royal household published its financial report for the year 2022-2023, giving a glimpse of how the monarch and the working members of her family get from A to B and how much it all costs.

In total, over the last financial year the royals spent §4.5 million simoleons on travel, including the official tours undertaken by George I, Queen consort Rowena, (then) Princess Katherine, and Prince Louis, as well as some minor working royals.

But how do the Windenburg royals travel, and what methods do they have at their disposal? SNN has the answers.

Helicopters

One of the main methods of domestic travel for the queen and the working members of her family is by helicopter.

The queen currently relies on one main helicopter at her disposal, The Queen's Helicopter Flight (TQHF), which is painted in a deep blue color with royal cyphers on each side. The craft is a model EC155 from Americreek manufacturer LorySims and has been in use by the royals since 2009.

Though helicopters are capable of landing in the gardens of Buckingsim Palace, the main central Easton landing hub for members of the royal family is at Kently Estate in a large field at the northern end of the complex.

The 2022-2023 royal household financial statement revealed that over 179 journeys were made via helicopters by the working royals throughout the year.

As the expense for this is paid from the allocation of funds the queen receives from the government to pay for her official duties, she retains the right to approve each use of her aircraft by family members.

Private Jets

In the same way that the queen has the use of helicopters to help her travel quickly and safely within the U.K. for short haul flights, she also has access to private jets both for her personal use, as well as for the use of working members of her family and government officials.

RAF Voyager

In the 2022-2023 financial year the royals undertook a number of foreign tours. The queen and other members of her family are regularly asked by the Foreign Office to undertake international visits, in promoting Windenburg assets around the globe.

For their journey, the royals travel aboard RAF Voyager, the U.K government's VIP jet. While it maintains a military function as a mid-air refueling craft, it's also used to transport high-ranking government officials and members of the royal family. The Duke and Duchess of Kent used it the most as they undertook the most international visits on behalf of the Crown during the year.

RAF Voyager is maintained and manned by the Royal Air Force, which oversees all of the royals' air travel.

The Royal Train

The Royal Train comprises a dedicated set of claret liveried sleeper, dining and lounge carriages reserved for the use of senior members of the royal family when traveling around Windenburg. There has been a royal train since the reign of Edward I and the current one was presented to King George I in 1994, though it has had its interiors updated in the years since.

Total expenditure on the royal train, including operating lease payments, for 2021-2022 was §1 million simoleons.

Royal Yacht

The royal yacht of the Windenburg monarchy, also known as The Royal Yacht Windenburgia, has been in service since 1978. It is the second royal yacht to bear the name, the first being the racing cutter built for the Prince of Brindleton Bay in 1813. The yacht travels more than five-hundred thousand nautical miles around the sims world to more than 120 ports in 16 countries.

Fleet of Motor Vehicles

As well as helicopters, planes and trains, the royals also have a fleet of luxury motor cars that are used for official events such as the State Opening of Parliament, as well as regular engagements around the United Kingdom of Windenburg.

The Rolls Royce State Limousines are official state cars manufactured by Rolls Royce as a gift for the late King George I on the occasion of his Silver Jubilee in 2017. The two cars produced, in navy and black, were in service for the King up until his death in 2023. They have most recently been in service for Queen Katherine I. The Queen Mother (then Queen consort) used the car while accompanying the King's coffin. Both cars are kept in the Royal Mews.

In 2022-2023, the official expenditure on motor vehicle journeys undertaken by the queen and senior royals was §200,000.

[dryndelicate]

"Seriously, you've leased a yacht? I actually thought the ballrooms of this island would be waiting for me."

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Carney is one of two Massachusetts hospitals targeted for closure Aug. 31 following recent chaotic developments at Steward Health Care. The embattled for-profit hospital chain filed for bankruptcy on May 6 and has been mired in crises involving patients and creditors across several states. The chain is led by a former heart surgeon who collected more than $100 million in compensation and bought a $40 million yacht while employees at Steward hospitals complained about a lack of basic supplies, according to a Senate committee. More than 2,200 employees now expect to be laid off in Massachusetts and Ohio, according to notices filed with state regulators. The company's CEO, who lawmakers say has declined multiple requests to answer questions voluntarily, is expected to appear under subpoena in mid-September before a Senate committee to address "financial mismanagement" at Steward. The case has raised broader issues for lawmakers and analysts about the role of private equity investments in health care. Many people from communities impacted by hospital closures are asking why there aren't built-in protections when a corporation takes over an institution providing essential life-or-death services. [...] After the bankruptcy filing in May, Steward announced plans to close hospitals and lay off thousands of workers, leaving community members who depend on the hospitals worried about where they will get care. The chain's financial flameout captured the attention of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, which authorized an investigation into the company's financial dealings. The Senate probe is expected to include questions about Steward Health's deal with private equity investors, its lavish spending, the lease deal and the hospital closures. The committee also issued a subpoena that compels de la Torre to answer questions about his company's struggles. At a July 25 hearing, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, who chairs the committee overseeing the investigation, said de la Torre refused multiple invitations to testify before lawmakers, which prompted the bipartisan vote to order him to testify on Sept. 12. While Steward closed its hospitals, Sanders said, de la Torre was collecting a "$100 million payday that he used to purchase a $40 million yacht." Sanders said the executive also bought a $15 million, custom-made fishing boat and had access to two private jets. De la Torre "epitomizes the type of outrageous corporate greed that is permeating throughout our for-profit health care system," Sanders said at the hearing. "Today we are saying enough is enough. It is time for Dr. de la Torre to get off of his yacht and to explain to Congress the financial chicanery which made him extremely wealthy, while the hospitals he managed went bankrupt."

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Mohamed al-Fayed, Tycoon Whose Son Died With Diana, Is Dead At 94

An Egyptian businessman, he built an empire of trophy properties in London, Paris and elsewhere, but it was all overshadowed by a fatal car crash that stunned the world.

— By Robert D. McFadden | September 1, 2023

Mohamed al-Fayed in 2003 outside the Court of Session in Edinburgh, where a judge was asked to consider whether the car crash that killed Diana, Princess of Wales, and his son Dodi, was caused deliberately. Credit...David Cheskin/Press Association, via Associated Press

Mohamed al-Fayed, the Egyptian business tycoon whose empire of trophy properties and influence in Europe and the Middle East was overshadowed by the 1997 Paris car crash that killed his eldest son, Dodi, and Diana, the Princess of Wales, died on Wednesday. He was 94.

His death was confirmed on Friday in a statement by the Fulham Football Club in Britain, of which Mr. Fayed was a former owner. It did not say where he died.

The patriarch of a family that rose from humble origins to fabled riches, Mr. Fayed controlled far-flung enterprises in oil, shipping, banking and real estate, including the palatial Ritz Hotel in Paris and, for 25 years, the storied London retail emporium Harrods. Forbes estimated his net worth at $2 billion this year, ranking his wealth as 1,516th in the world.

In a sense, Mr. Fayed was a citizen of the world. He had homes in London, Paris, New York, Geneva, St. Tropez and other locales; a fleet of 40 ships based in Genoa, Italy, and in Cairo; and businesses that reached from the Persian Gulf to North Africa, Europe and the Americas. He held Egyptian citizenship but rarely if ever returned to his native land.

Mr. Fayed lived and worked mostly in Britain, where for a half-century he was a quintessential outsider, scorned by the establishment in a society still embedded with old-boy networks. He clashed repeatedly with the government and business rivals over his property acquisitions and attempts to influence members of Parliament. He campaigned noisily for British citizenship, but his applications were repeatedly denied.

“It’s the colonial, imperial fantasy,” Mr. Fayed told The New York Times in 1995. “Anyone who comes from a colony, as Egypt was before, they think he’s nothing. So you prove you’re better than they are. You do things that are the talk of the town. And they think, ‘How can he? He’s only an Egyptian.’”

Mr. Fayed at a party at the venerable London department store Harrods in 1989. His takeover of the store in 1985 struck many Britons as akin to buying Big Ben. Credit...Fairchild Archive/WWD, via Penske Media, via Getty Images

He reveled in the trappings of a British aristocrat. He bought a castle in Scotland and sometimes wore a kilt; snapped up a popular British football club; cultivated Conservative prime ministers and members of Parliament; sponsored the Royal Horse Show at Windsor; and tried unsuccessfully to salvage Punch, the moribund satirical magazine that had lampooned the British establishment for 150 years.

His takeover of the venerable Harrods in 1985 struck many Britons as shameless brass, something akin to buying Big Ben. A year later, as if securing a jewel in the crown of British heritage, Mr. Fayed signed a 50-year lease on the 19th-century villa in Paris that had been the home of the former King Edward VIII of Britain and Wallis Warfield Simpson, the divorced American woman for whom he abdicated his throne in 1936.

But Mr. Fayed’s triumph as an Anglophile was the made-for-tabloids romance between his eldest son, Emad, known as Dodi, and the Princess of Wales, who had recently been divorced from Prince Charles (now King Charles III) and alienated from the royal family. It began in the summer of 1997, when Mr. Fayed invited Diana and her sons to spend some time at his home on the French Riviera and on one of his yachts. Dodi was there too.

The Egyptian-born nephew of the Saudi billionaire arms dealer Adnan Khashoggi, Dodi was a notorious playboy who gave lavish parties, financed films, dated beautiful women and was once briefly married. He and Diana had been acquainted, but by many accounts they fell in love on the Mediterranean sojourn. As their romance bloomed, the British press pounced. Paparazzi hounded the couple everywhere they went.

A cameraman filmed the site of the car accident in Paris that killed Diana, Princess of Wales, and Mr. Fayed’s eldest son, Dodi al-Fayed, in 1997. Mr. Fayed declared that they had been murdered by “people who did not want Diana and Dodi to be together.”Credit...Jacques Demarthon/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images

In the early hours of Aug. 31, 1997, a Mercedes-Benz carrying Diana and Dodi and driven by Henri Paul, a Fayed security agent who was drunk and traveling at a high speed trying to elude carloads of pursuing paparazzi, slammed head-on into a concrete pillar in a tunnel in Paris. All three were killed.

Controversy exploded over the cause of the crash and the implications of the affair. Some tabloids suggested that an immigrant had been an unfit suitor for a princess. But friends said that the couple had planned to marry, and that the Fayed family had offered Diana and her sons a warmth that contrasted with the way Britain’s royal family had shunned her after the divorce.

As rumors and conspiracy theories swirled, Mr. Fayed declared that the two had been murdered by “people who did not want Diana and Dodi to be together.” He said they had been engaged to marry and maintained that they had called him an hour before the crash to tell him that she was pregnant. Buckingham Palace and the princess’s family denounced his remarks as malicious fantasy.

The deaths inspired waves of books, articles and investigations of conspiracy theories, as well as a period of soul-searching among Britons, who resented the royal family’s standoffish behavior and were caught up in displays of mass grief. In 2006, the British police ruled the crash an accident.

And in 2008, a British coroner’s jury rejected all conspiracy theories involving the royal family, British intelligence services and others. It attributed the deaths to “gross negligence” by the driver and the pursuing paparazzi. It also said a French pathologist had found that Diana was not pregnant.

Mr. Fayed called the verdict biased, but he and his lawyers did not pursue the matter further. “I’ve had enough,” he told Britain’s ITV News. “I’m leaving this to God to get my revenge.”

Mr Al Fayed, with his wife Heini, at the funeral of Princess Diana in 1997. Diana, Princess of Wales, 36, Dies in a Crash in Paris. August 31, 1997.

Mohamed al-Fayed was born Mohamed Abdel Moneim Fayed in Alexandria, Egypt, on Jan. 27, 1929, one of five children of a primary-school teacher, Aly Aly Fayed. Details about his early life are murky.

His accounts of growing up in a prosperous merchant family were discounted by British investigators. He sold sewing machines and joined his two younger brothers, Ali and Salah, in a shipping business. In the early 1950s, Adnan Khashoggi set the brothers up in a venture that exported Egyptian furniture to Saudi Arabia. It flourished.

In 1954, Mr. Fayed married Mr. Khashoggi’s sister, Samira. Dodi was their only child. They were divorced in 1956. In 1985, he married Heini Wathén, a Finn. They had four children, all born in Britain: Jasmine, Karim, Camilla and Omar.

Information on survivors was not immediately available.

The Fayed shipping interests profited handsomely from an oil boom in the Persian Gulf in the 1960s. Acting as middlemen for British construction companies and gulf rulers, they helped develop the port of Dubai, the Dubai Trade Center and other properties in what is now the United Arab Emirates.

Mohammed Al Fayed stands in front of the east stand of Craven Cottage, home of Fulham. Photograph: Kieran Doherty/Reuters

Mr. Fayed at the Craven Cottage stadium in London in 2012 before an English Premier League soccer match between Fulham and Sunderland. Mr. Fayed was Fulham’s owner and club chairman. Credit...Alastair Grant/Associated Press

Mr. Fayed, who made all his family’s major investment and financial decisions, moved to London in the mid-1960s. He added “al-” to his surname, implying aristocratic origins. After buying the Scottish castle, he expanded its estate to 65,000 acres; after acquiring the Fulham Football Club, he built it into a top team in a nation infatuated with the sport. (He sold the team in 2013 to a Pakistani American businessman.) A heavy contributor to the Conservative Party, he nurtured relationships with members of Parliament and Prime Ministers Margaret Thatcher and John Major.

In 1979, the Fayed brothers bought the fading Ritz Hotel in Paris for under $30 million and, with a 10-year, $250 million renovation, turned it into one of the world’s most luxurious hotels. Princess Diana and Dodi Fayed dined in the Imperial Suite before their fatal crash.

In 1984-85, in their greatest commercial coup in Britain, the Fayeds paid $840 million for the House of Fraser, the parent company of Harrods and scores of other stores, and invested $300 million more to refurbish the chain’s flagship, in London’s exclusive Knightsbridge section.

After the sale of Harrods to Qatar in 2010 Mr Al Fayed stayed on as honorary chairman for six months

Mohamed Al Fayed in the Harrods food halls. Photograph: Mark Richards/Daily Mail/Shutterstock

Prodded by a business rival, the government investigated the Harrods deal and in 1990 concluded that the Fayed brothers had “dishonestly misrepresented” themselves as descendants of an old landowning and shipbuilding family. The government report said the money for Harrods had probably come from the Sultan of Brunei. The sultan denied it, and Mr. Fayed, who was not accused of wrongdoing, called the report a smear.

In investigative reports by the press and the police, Mr. Fayed was accused by many women of unwanted sexual advances, job-related sexual harassment of female employees at Harrods, and even sexual assault involving teenage girls. He denied the allegations and, although he was questioned by the authorities in Britain, he was never prosecuted on such charges.

Mr. Fayed was bitter about being stymied in his quest for British citizenship, although all his children by his second wife held that status. As he noted, he had lived in Britain for decades, paid millions in taxes, employed thousands of people and, through his enterprises, contributed mightily to the economy.

Mohamed Al Fayed leaves the High Court in London, after giving evidence at the inquest into the death of his son, Dodi, and Diana, Princess of Wales. Photograph: Lewis Whyld/PA

“They could not accept that an Egyptian could own Harrods, so they threw mud at me,” he told reporters. He sold Harrods in 2010 to Qatar Holding, the sovereign wealth fund of the Emirate of Qatar, for more than $2 billion, and announced his retirement.

— Robert D. McFadden is a Senior Writer on the Obituaries Desk and the Winner of the 1996 Pulitzer Prize for spot news reporting. He joined The New York Times in May 1961 and is also the Co-Author of Two Books.

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YACHT — Manic Panic

Here is a new song—no muss, no fuss! Claire plays the guitar solo. Italian artist Olimpia Zagnoli made the cover art. The song is about getting older while being punk. Can you be a punk and play tennis? Can you be a punk and lease a Chevy Bolt? Can you be a punk and almost exclusively drink Talking Rain from the Costco Business Center in North Hollywood? These feelings and more, now accessible and on demand!

Used to be manic, now I just panic.

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Fed bars former Santander Consumer executive over high-priced gifts

The Federal Reserve has banned a former Santander Consumer USA executive from the banking industry for improperly accepting high-priced gifts such as Super Bowl tickets and luxury hotel stays.

The former executive, Brent Huisman, “routinely solicited and accepted” gifts from auto auction companies that worked with Santander Consumer, the Fed said in an enforcement action made public Thursday. Huisman consented to the issuance of the order.

Huisman previously reached a settlement over the issue with Santander Consumer, which had sued him for accepting the gifts and for the misuse of confidential information. He had also agreed to pay $275,000 to Santander Consumer, the subprime U.S. auto lending affiliate of the Spanish banking giant Banco Santander.

Huisman accepted more than $1 million in gifts from auto auction companies, including Kentucky Derby tickets, first-class airfare and sponsorships for youth sports teams he coached, Dallas-based Santander Consumer said in its lawsuit.

Santander Consumer also alleged that Huisman and his wife used credit cards from an auction house that worked with Santander Consumer. The two used the cards to pay for sporting goods, airline tickets and a yacht rental in Cancun, the lawsuit said. The company said that it learned of the gifts after Huisman’s departure.

As the company’s senior director of asset remarketing, Huisman worked with auto auction companies to sell repossessed vehicles or cars that came off leasing arrangements.

He left Santander Consumer in June 2019, two months after asking staff to print confidential spreadsheets and presentations that contained company sales data and its fees with several vendors, the lawsuit said. He would later use those documents at an unnamed Santander Consumer competitor, according to the lawsuit.

The lawsuit said that Huisman’s conduct disrupted Santander Consumer’s business and harmed the company’s reputation and relationships with current and potential business partners.

Huisman’s lawyer did not respond to a request for comment. Santander Consumer declined to comment.

The Fed’s enforcement action prohibits Huisman from working for a bank without the central bank’s prior approval. Violations would open him up to further civil or criminal penalties.

[tryan-a-bex]

Oops time to buy another building and set up a lease to own co-op for it, you think.

You didn’t realize at the time, but the button was a test. The first year, you got your own life in order and helped out your family. After that you went nuts wrecking the real estate economy by undercutting all the other landlords. Not only was your rent a tenth of usual (costs of maintaining the building, basically a strata fee), but it was a rent-to-own sitch where the people who paid in could get their “equity” back out of the building when they left.

For you it was fun seeing random strangers thrive instead of struggling. (Also kinda fun seeing predatory landlords cry instead of partying in their yachts.) It wasn’t until ten years later, when society in general was starting to change because of your influence, that the owner of the button showed up again.

“It was a test,” they say.

“Ah,” you say, not completely surprised. “Did I pass?”

“We were impressed with your creativity. Here’s how we score. At 0, you use the money to directly cause harm. At 1, you use the money to benefit yourself and cause only the normal level of harm. At 2, you use the money to benefit yourself and your friends and family. At 3, you use the money for yourself and your loved ones and are also conscious to do so in a way that causes less harm, and you share some with strangers. At 4, you take care of yourself and loved ones and also materially improve the world for many many people in a way that causes as little harm as possible. At 5, you change the world in such a way that people in general start to follow your example and the whole species is improved.”

“Species?” you say faintly.

“Well yes. We were planning to bulldoze your planet to create an intergalactic superhighway. But you managed to improve your species enough that maybe we won’t just rescue the dolphins, we’ll make a little detour around you. See what happens for a few more years.”

“Thank you?” you say weakly.

“Oh yeah, and you get to stay around to see what happens. Catch you later!” The button guy disappears and you are left with your entire worldview shaken (and, apparently, immortality).

Anyway it’s been a quarter century since all that, and you turn to your best friend (who is incidentally from Alpha Centauri and thinks humans are neat), and say, “You wanna design this one? I like your art style and I think you’ve got the housing needs of humans down now.”

“Wahoo!” they say, rubbing their hands gleefully.

On the day of your 18th birthday, you pressed a button that gives you $10,000 for every day left in your life. You just checked your bank account: $1,000,000,043.

[dubaicompanysetupinfo]

Top 10 Unconventional Business Ideas to Try in Dubai

Profitable Business Ideas to Try in Dubai This Year1. Virtual Reality (VR) Entertainment Hubs

With Dubai’s love for technology and innovation, launching a Virtual Reality (VR) entertainment hub can be an exciting business idea. You can offer VR gaming zones, virtual tours of Dubai’s iconic landmarks, or immersive educational experiences. With increasing demand for tech-driven entertainment, this could become a profitable venture.

2. Eco-Friendly Home Services

Sustainability is a rising trend in Dubai, and eco-friendly home services are gaining traction. From green cleaning solutions to energy-efficient appliance repair, eco-conscious residents are eager to invest in sustainable living. Starting a business focused on reducing carbon footprints is not only profitable but also socially impactful.

3. Drone Photography and Videography

With a cityscape as mesmerizing as Dubai’s, drone photography and videography services are in high demand. This business can cater to real estate companies, tourism agencies, and event organizers. Providing stunning aerial shots of Dubai’s skyline or desert landscapes is a lucrative opportunity for creative entrepreneurs.

4. Mobile Car Detailing Services

Dubai’s car-loving population appreciates convenience. A mobile car detailing service that offers on-site cleaning, polishing, and maintenance can cater to busy professionals who don’t have time for traditional car washes. Combine high-quality services with convenience, and you’re set to attract loyal customers.

5. Luxury Pet Services

In a city where luxury is a way of life, offering high-end pet services can be a game-changer. From pet spas to gourmet pet food delivery, there’s a growing market for pampering pets. Expanding into pet training or luxury boarding services can further boost your business.

6. Artisanal Food Delivery

Dubai’s multicultural population loves exploring unique cuisines. Starting an artisanal food delivery service that focuses on organic, handmade, or specialty food items can appeal to food enthusiasts. Offering customizable meal plans, vegan options, or regional delicacies will set your business apart.

7. Fitness and Wellness Apps

Health-conscious residents of Dubai are always on the lookout for personalized fitness solutions. Developing a fitness and wellness app that offers tailored workout plans, virtual yoga classes, or guided meditation sessions can cater to this tech-savvy audience. Partnering with local gyms and wellness centers can enhance your app’s offerings.

8. Pop-Up Retail Shops

Pop-up retail is a growing trend in Dubai, thanks to its dynamic consumer base. Launching a pop-up shop for niche products like handcrafted jewelry, organic skincare, or limited-edition fashion items can generate buzz and attract customers looking for unique finds. This business idea is ideal for testing the market without committing to a long-term lease.

9. Specialty Travel Experiences

Dubai’s tourism industry thrives on innovation. Offering specialty travel experiences like desert yoga retreats, cultural immersion tours, or exclusive yacht parties can cater to high-end travelers. Focus on creating personalized and memorable experiences to stand out in the competitive tourism market.

10. Smart Home Solutions

Dubai’s tech-savvy residents are embracing smart home technology to enhance their living spaces. Starting a business that provides installation and maintenance of smart home systems, such as automated lighting, security, and climate control, can tap into a lucrative market. Partnering with top tech brands can add credibility to your offerings.

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Are There Yachts for Sale in Ontario with Financing Options?

Introduction

The pristine waters of Ontario’s Great Lakes and abundant marinas make it a paradise for boating enthusiasts. Owning a yacht here not only offers an unmatched recreational experience but also serves as a lucrative investment for those interested in charters or private rentals. However, the yacht for sale Ontario comes with significant price tags, which is why financing options are essential. This article delves into the market landscape, financing opportunities, and practical steps to find your ideal yacht.

Why Buy a Yacht in Ontario?

Ontario is home to over 250,000 lakes, providing an unparalleled boating experience. Whether you want to enjoy weekend getaways, host exclusive events, or embark on extended sailing trips, owning a yacht in Ontario offers unmatched benefits, including:

Variety of Options: From luxury yachts to compact cruisers, Ontario's yacht market has something for everyone.

Investment Opportunities: Chartering your yacht can provide substantial returns, especially during peak boating seasons.

Community and Culture: Join Ontario’s vibrant boating community and participate in events like regattas and waterfront festivals.

Financing Options for Yachts in Ontario

1. Dealer Financing

Many yacht dealers in Ontario offer in-house financing options tailored to customers. This often includes:

Flexible payment terms ranging from 5 to 20 years.

Fixed or variable interest rates.

Balloon payments at the end of the term to lower monthly costs.

2. Marine Lending Specialists

Financial institutions specializing in marine lending, such as marine credit unions, provide loans explicitly designed for boats and yachts. Benefits include:

Competitive rates.

Loan amounts based on yacht value and buyer’s credit score.

Pre-approval to streamline the buying process.

3. Traditional Banks

Local banks in Ontario also provide financing options for yachts. While these loans may not be as flexible as marine-specific lenders, they offer:

Lower interest rates for clients with strong credit.

Bundling opportunities with other financial products.

4. Leasing Options

Leasing a yacht can be an alternative for those unsure about committing to full ownership. Lease-to-own programs are available from select sellers in Ontario, allowing you to eventually buy the yacht after the lease term.

How to Find Yachts for Sale in Ontario

1. Online Listings

Websites like YachtWorld, Kijiji, and AutoTrader Marine are excellent starting points. Use filters to find yachts available in Ontario and check for sellers offering financing.

2. Local Dealerships

Ontario has numerous dealerships specializing in yachts, such as Hurst Marina and Crate’s Lake Country Boats. Many of these offer bundled packages with financing.

3. Boat Shows

Annual events like the Toronto International Boat Show provide opportunities to explore yachts and connect with financing experts on-site.

What to Consider Before Financing a Yacht

1. Down Payment

Most financing options require a down payment of 10%–20% of the yacht’s price. Having a larger down payment reduces monthly payments and total interest paid.

2. Interest Rates

Interest rates for yacht loans typically range from 4% to 10%, depending on your credit score, loan term, and lender.

3. Maintenance Costs

Factor in additional expenses like docking fees, maintenance, insurance, and fuel.

4. Loan Pre-Approval

Getting pre-approved for financing simplifies your yacht-buying experience and provides a clear budget.

Popular Yacht Types in Ontario

1. Luxury Motor Yachts

Ideal for extended trips, these yachts offer premium features like spacious cabins, kitchens, and entertainment systems.

2. Sailboats

For those who love traditional sailing, Ontario offers a variety of high-performance and leisure sailboats.

3. Fishing Yachts

Perfect for anglers, these yachts come equipped with fishing gear storage, live wells, and advanced navigation systems.

Benefits of Financing Your Yacht Purchase

Affordability: Spread the cost over several years instead of paying upfront.

Upgrading Options: Choose a larger or newer yacht within your budget with financing.

Liquidity: Retain savings for other investments or emergencies.

Conclusion

Purchasing a yacht in Ontario is a thrilling venture, and with financing options readily available, it’s more attainable than ever. From finding the right type of yacht to securing competitive financing, this guide equips you with the knowledge to navigate the market confidently. So, set your course, explore financing options, and prepare for an adventure on Ontario’s breathtaking waters.

FAQs

1. What credit score do I need for yacht financing?

Most lenders require a credit score of at least 700 for competitive interest rates. However, marine-specific lenders may approve lower scores with higher interest rates.

2. Can I finance a used yacht?

Yes, many lenders in Ontario offer financing for both new and used yachts. However, the yacht’s age and condition may influence loan terms.

3. Are there tax benefits to owning a yacht in Ontario?

Some expenses, like maintenance and dock fees, may qualify for tax deductions if the yacht is used for business purposes.

4. What’s the typical loan term for yacht financing?

Loan terms typically range from 5 to 20 years, depending on the yacht’s price and buyer preferences.

5. Can I refinance my yacht loan later?

Yes, refinancing options are available if interest rates drop or you wish to adjust the loan term.

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Know More about Yacht Fun in Thailand

Yacht rental Phuket undertakings are becoming increasingly well-known because they are more enjoyable than simply being in the vacationer swarm. For what reason do you do likewise as the rest when you can be unique and experience the best? You can go install a yacht for your confidential sail or journey and you'll be able to find the reason why.

More than Cruising

Different yacht contract organizations have their bundle elements, for example, comprehensive swimming or water athletic gear ready. In this manner, it isn't just about cruising and partaking in the delightful perspectives and views. You can likewise appreciate different water exercises like jumping, swimming, wakeboarding, or water slides.

One reason why most vacationers love to lease a yacht for their Phuket occasion is to partake in the protection that personal ships can offer. You can pick a maintained contract if you want a commander, culinary specialist, and other staff during the voyage. Be that as it may, captain contracts are amiable to the individuals who have the experience and confirmation to work the vessel all alone.

Speed or Excursion

Yachts are not made equivalent that is the reason there are engine yachts and cruising yachts accessible. You can pick an engine yacht if you have any desire to speed more than anything. Along these lines, you can go to a few objections in a single entire day. Cruising yachts, then again, are increasingly slow set aside some margin for you to arrive at your objective. Notwithstanding, it is the ideal vessel if you need to simply follow the sun and partake in the breeze.

The best tropical occasion is ready with the best yacht armadas that take care of your movement inclinations and different factors like your financial plan. You can find the best yacht rental Phuket bundles on the web. Ensure you have your movement date set so you can pick the accessible armada. Book your yacht administration today and see all the distinctions it can make!

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Investigate San Diego's Waters: Boat Rentals and Mystery Concurrences with Commanders!

San Diego, known for its stunning skies, sandy sea shores, and staggering shoreline, is a safeguarded house for cruising sweethearts. Whether you're a region or a guest, there could be no more incredible technique for encountering the grandness of this Southern California jewel than by spreading out onto its sparkling waters; for those looking for an astounding oceanic encounter, choices like San Diego boat rentals with a pioneer, contract boat rentals, and confidential boat contracts offer the best an open door to investigate the district's sea fortunes.

What is San Diego boat rental with captain?

San Diego's shore is amassing with open entrances for encountering and unwinding. From Mission Gulf's quiet waters to the Pacific Sea's untamed spans, the region offers something for everybody. Leasing a boat permits you to tailor your experience, whether you need a dusk get-together, take part in an earnest excursion, or leave on a family experience. Boat working requires limits, information on neighborhood waters, and course predominance. That is where leasing a boat with a commander comes in. San Diego boat rental with captain lets you sit back, unwind, and submerge yourself in the experience while permitting an expert to deal with the subtleties.

For people who need a tranquil encounter, picking a boat rental with an official in San Diego is breathtaking. Commandants know neighborhood streams, guaranteeing they will thrive and take you to the best spots based on your preferences. Envision cruising past noticeable accomplishments like the Coronado Extension, exploring the San Diego Waterway's peaceful straights, or spotting untamed life serenely. With a supervisor in charge, you don't have to stress over docking, researching streams, or regulating time — it's made due.

Captained boat rentals are ideally suited for the following

An arrangement boat rental enhances the drifting experience by offering numerous vessels that address your needs. Whether you're planning a relaxed trip or a lavish yacht party, San Diego charter boat rental provides choices to suit every taste and financial budget. Embrace boats conventionally come in different sizes and styles, from ships and motor yachts to engines and fishing boats. You can adjust your approval to incorporate solaces like food feasts, water toys, and, shockingly, presented entertainment.

A mystery boat contract is a convincing choice for top-of-the-line and revamped information. These endorsements are adaptable, permitting you to make your fantasy arrangement. The secret endorsement gives unlimited oversight over your arrangement and objective, whether you need an earnest night for two or a characterized family outing. You can participate in the boat with only your social group, making it ideal for private meetings. The confidential facilities offer first-class comforts, such as expansive parlors, master dining areas, and hot tubs.

Advantages of private boat charter San Diego

Private boat charter San Diego offers first-class comforts, such as expansive parlors, master dining areas, and hot tubs. Whether investigating San Diego Sound, cruising along the shore, or getting close to confined seashores, a boat rental or confidential understanding can transform your day into a critical experience. With choices for every party, size, and event and the majority of specialists to arrange your excursion, the city's waters are yours to explore. One of the best organizations like Cruise San Diego offers custom beautiful visits, permitting you to journey around San Diego Cove, previous Point Loma, or up the coast toward La Jolla.

Private boat charter San Diego comes with a wide variety of sticker costs, contingent upon the size of the vessel, its length, and the conveniences advertised. Confidential sanctions can be more costly yet offer more prominent adaptability and customization compared with bigger, shared bunch contracts. For those looking for a friendlier encounter, it can take care of corporate occasions, family get-togethers, or exceptional gatherings. Contract boats in San Diego range from extravagant yachts to additional cozy boats, offering choices for gatherings.

Conclusion

Leave on your San Diego drifting experience today and experience the enchantment of the ocean more than ever. San Diego's gentle, bright environment makes it a fantastic objective for all-year contracting, yet the best opportunity to go can rely upon what you're searching for. Fishing contracts are particularly significant from pre-summer through late-summer, while whale watching tops in the colder time of year and late winter. These travels ideally suit exceptional events like commemorations, birthday celebrations, or recommendations.

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Boat Charter Tour Experience in Phuket

You ought to attempt Phuket boat sanction administrations assuming this is your most memorable chance to visit this delightful tropical heaven. New travelers typically struggle with thinking of a splendid thought regarding how to help their excursion or occasion in Thailand. You can see your ideal choices on the Web and other internet-based assets. Then, at that point, you will find that sanctioning a boat in Phuket is turning out to be truly a pattern today.

Tips for Phuket Boat Contract

One of the principal things you want to do is to ensure that your sanction specialist is legitimate and trusted, in any case. Leasing a yacht or boat is a seriously difficult undertaking, regardless. You would track down various specialist organizations that offer different armadas. It is fundamental that you know your targets and get-away or occasion objectives so you have a reasonable comprehension of what boat to pick.

Take a look at the Web for surveys and evaluations of the accessible sanction organizations in Phuket. You can find different internet-based discussions and scenes where clients and past clients would leave remarks and suggestions concerning a decent contract yacht administration. You can likewise ask companions and other confided-in people for ideas, particularly if they have related knowledge in the yacht contracting business.

Experience Phuket through Yacht Contract

A ton of islands around Phuket are accessible for cruising undertakings and traveler objections. You can pick various islands, for example, Krabi Island, which is very famous among sightseers and local people the same. You can see the wonderful and clear purplish blue waters as well as find various marine fortunes directly before you.

Pick Phuket boat contract benefits now and see a significant improvement when you go cruising with your family, companions, and friends and family. Converse with a confided-in-sanction organization now!

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