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Items that they will accept and recycle for free include: all types of electronics, computers, monitors, printers, televisions, cables/wires, strings of Christmas lights, cell phones, and any type of consumer electronics.
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Individuals looking to invest their assets should examine Canada's financial markets very closely. Canada is very rich in natural resources, and the Canadian stock market is much less volatile than the American stock exchanges. This article will review some of the various investment opportunities that this market has to offer.
When people think of oil production, they usually think of the Middle East. Yet, Canada is a world-leading producer of oil and gas. There are several ways to invest in Canada's Oil Gas Stocks. Trusts are an excellent investment vehicle to utilize in investing in oil and gas stocks. Investing through trusts is an attractive option because you have the opportunity to receive a monthly or quarterly income from the trust.
Should you be interested in earning tax breaks on your investment, :Flow Through Shares may be your answer. Flow through shares are shares of stock that oil and mineral production companies issue to their investors, allowing investors to share in the tax breaks of exploration. However, if the shares are sold, the investor will no longer be entitled to the tax break. Ask your stockbroker about flow through shares, and whether they may be a good option to add to your portfolio.
A Registered Retirement Savings Plan, or RRSP, is an account that is used to hold savings and investments in Canada. Established in 1957, this plan is intended to be employed as a retirement savings vehicle. However, it should be noted that there is an RRSP limit on the amount that can be contributed to the account in any given year. Basically, you may contribute no more than 18% of total income earned in the previous year for up to $2,000 total, not including any income earned from investments.
Another way to invest in Canada is through Bankers acceptances . These are short-term promissory notes that are issued by companies, but are guaranteed by a Canadian bank. This makes them highly desirable short-term investments, as they are extremely secure but also typically offer a higher rate of interest than treasury bills and money market securities.
Canada offers an extremely stable environment in which to invest. Oil and gas investments can be profitable, and any investor searching for tax breaks should investigate the flow through share option. The Registered Retirement Savings Plan is an excellent way for average Canadian to save for retirement, but investors need to be aware of contribution limits so that they do not set themselves up to face penalties. For short-term investments, investors may want to consider purchasing into bankers' acceptances; because they are fully guaranteed by a Canadian bank, these acceptances provide an extremely secure investment vehicle while still providing above average returns to the investor. For these reasons, individuals should strongly consider Canada's financial markets when selecting a place to invest their assets.Tags: investing, money


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I am so sorry for the 18 or so families living along Suppes Avenue in Johnstown that will have to move within a few weeks. What can be done about this?
People, stand up for your family and friends who are being dumped for whatever reason. What can be done about rules and about buying and selling of property in the middle of holidays and soon-to-be wintry weather?
Where is the heart in all of this? I can almost hear the "Bah! Humbugs" and almost see the Grinch who is not only stealing Christmas but the homes of others.
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A novel idea for political cooperation
U.S. astronaut and Pittsburgh native Mike Fincke was interviewed recently on NPR in connection with the new space exhibit opening at Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh.
Since America's space shuttle program has been completed, American astronauts requiring transportation to the International Space Station need to hitch rides on space vehicles launched from Russia, which was referred to a generation ago by President Reagan as "the evil empire."
The NPR interviewer noted the fact that astronauts from some 15 different countries have at one time or another worked for extended periods of time on the space station, and asked Fincke how astronauts of so many different nationalities are able to get along while working together in such close quarters and in such an inaccessible location.
Fincke pointed out that the space station is called the International Space Station because people from so many different nationalities are involved in its continuing mission. He said that the space station is the best partnership human beings have ever experienced, because in space there are no politics; that what's decided on earth is decided on earth; and the people working in space don't let the little things stop them from working together, because together is the only way we can reach the stars.
It's an interesting idea that an enemy on earth could become a friend in space. Possibly we should send the Senate majority and minority leaders there. Who knows? Maybe then we'll be able to see some cooperation between Republicans and Democrats.
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But do they have a right to expect others to subsidize those views?
We don't think so. And that's why we generally support a newly announced IRS initiative to restrict the activities of so-called nonprofit organizations that engage in political discourse.
These groups, liberal, conservative and otherwise, are theoretically intended to exist for the purpose of advocating ideas, rather than political parties or candidates. But there have been considerable complaints across the ideological spectrum that these groups don't always adhere to ideal standards.
And we are not sure if that's possible. At what point does advancing a given idea cross into partisan politics when that idea is so obviously linked to one particular party?
In part, that's why these groups — known as 501(c)(4) entities in IRS parlance — have become so popular. They allow individuals to make tax-exempt donations to causes that are obviously partisan in nature. And they can do so anonymously.
America offers ample opportunities for individuals and organizations to support their desired political causes. We're all for that, as part of the marketplace of ideas that strengthens a free society.
Yet we have to draw the line on a system that creates dubious tax-exempt opportunities. It's one thing for people to contribute to preferred political endeavors. It's another thing entirely to expect other citizens to essentially foot part of the bill by carving out tax breaks.
New rules proposed by the IRS would severely limit political activities designed to promote particular politicians or encourage candidates running for office to act in given ways. There would also be restrictions on voter drives by these groups that typically seek to serve one party.
These proposals will be publicly reviewed and debated in the coming months. We're sure that nonprofit organizations involved in political activities now will resist. And we can look forward to condemnations of the IRS, particularly in light of the mess the agency created with its handling of conservative groups prior to the 2012 election.
But perhaps the nation as a whole will take this opportunity to review the entire concept of political nonprofit activity. The notion of allowing tax-exempt organizations is intended to serve the public good in a variety of ways. And while advocating public policy ideas may fall into that category, we find ourselves wondering if non-profit status for these groups is necessary.
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I have recently purchased a PSW12 (brand new off of ebay for $200 plus 17 shipping) as an addition to my apartment setup at college. Each of my roomates chose a component to bring (speakers, reciever, etc.) and I decided to purchase a new subwoofer. Having past experience with polk before (my parents basement system is an older Polk system and accompanied by a PSW350 10" 100watt subwoofer that sounds nothing short of amazing), I looked into polk again. After some minor research online and review reading, my choices were pretty much between a Velodyne VRP-1200 and the Polk PSW12. I preferred a 12 inch sub due to lower frequency response as well as the type of music that was going to be blasted on it (Rap, Hip-hip, RnB for parties and such ;)) and narrowed my choices between the two. The two subs are nearly identical except for minor differences in price, frequency response, RMS output and maximum wattage. I am just curious as to all of your guys' experiences with both brandnames and as to whether or not i made the right purchasing decision. I ultimately chose Polk because i trusted the name much more due to past experiences with them(as well as strong advocation of the Polk brandname by my brother, an audiophile, who made the purchasing decision in my parents' system). But, i would like to hear your guys' input on Velodyne (i've heard they're overrated).
I can tell you right now i am very happy with the sub (after it's broken in a lot) and it definately hits very hard (for a 100watt RMS 12 inch sub!) if placed correctly for parties and if placed closest to the left speaker, adds amazing lower frequency for regular listening and tv/movies.
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"Affordable nursing home," like "deafening silence" (or "healthcare system"), is an oxymoron. The U.S. national average cost of a nursing home, as reported by my colleague Michelle Andrews last week, is $203 a day, according to the latest survey by Genworth Financial. Few Americans can, well,


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Are Prepaid College Tuition Plans Right for You?
Though the benefits seem attractive, the savings plans could become empty promises.
Make sure a prepaid tuition plan is sensible for your family before opening an account.
There are two types of tax-advantaged 529 accounts for those saving for college: prepaid tuition and college savings plans. Prepaid tuition plans tout the benefits of saving by locking in current tuition rates, but the plans aren't for everyone, some financial experts say.
Prepaid tuition plans are often sponsored by states, allowing account holders to purchase tuition at roughly today's rates and redeem the credits in the future, with the state often absorbing any tuition increases during the years in between.
But, with widespread budget cuts and rising college costs, relying on a state to fulfill a financial guarantee in the future could be a risky proposition, notes Kevin Campbell, founder of College Planning Authority, an advising company based in Texas. To date, Alabama's plan has frozen its payouts at 2010 tuition levels, Colorado's plan is no longer open to new account holders, and the plan in New Mexico has been terminated, among other changes.
[Explore other ways to save for college.]
"Since 2008, there's been quite a few who have either stopped new enrollment or who have shut down completely and that makes you go, 'I don't know if this is a good plan,'" Campbell says. "Granted, as long as the states stand behind it, they're secure, [but] these days, I don't know that I would recommend it when there are other alternatives."
Even in a fully-funded program, the plans are limiting. To get the full payout for your pre-paid dollars, some plans restrict beneficiaries to public colleges in the state, while the Private College 529 Plan tuition certificates are currently only applicable at 270 colleges.
[Read more about the Private College 529 Plan.]
However, the limits could pay off for diehard alumni who want their children to follow in their footsteps, says Robert Weinerman, senior director of college finance at educational advising company College Coach.
"If Mom and Dad and Grandma and Uncle Joe [went to the school] and by gosh, so are you, then I think it's a great deal," he says.
Prepaid college tuition plans could also be convenient in a divorce settlement with a college fund requirement—the only situation in which financial aid expert Mark Kantrowitz would recommend using a state-sponsored prepaid plan, he says.
"A prepaid tuition plan can allow either party to address their college support obligation through a lump sum contribution," says Kantrowitz, who founded FinAid.org and FastWeb.com.
Being able to put away a lump sum is key for anyone interested in using a prepaid tuition plan, Weinerman notes. High interest rates in some of the plans may make monthly payments a prohibitively expensive way to save, he says.
"You should only invest in a prepaid tuition plan if you can put the money down completely," he says. "It's not something you want to buy over time."
[Avoid these costly savings mistakes parents make.]
While prepaid tuition plans aren't touted as smart options for many savers, its 529 counterpart, college savings plans, could be right for more people. The plans involve investing, and are often best used if savers start when a child is quite young, gradually shifting to lower-risk investing as the beneficiary nears college age. Those plans, says financial aid expert Kantrowitz, are less of an "empty promise" than prepaid tuition plans could turn out to be.
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Ever since I was outed as Serious Eats commenter Fart Sandwich earlier this year, I couldn't believe my luck when Ed and the gang asked me to write for the site. It's been just about six months now, and writing for Serious Eats has really given me the opportunity to explore food in the city I love so much.
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Are you traveling with young children? Hotels and resorts recognize the needs of families with kids and have special amenities just for you. Even more, these amenities go beyond simply having a childrens plate at dinner time! So what can you expect? Here are some special family friendly services that some hotels and resorts now offer.
Cribs and High Chairs
Traveling with an infant is a lot easier when the hotel provides a crib in the room. This special furniture may not be available in all hotel locations, so you should make sure that your accommodation choice provides a bed and a high chair for your baby. If your hotel does provide baby furniture, make absolutely sure that you know how old the furniture is and whether is meets child safety standards. You dont want to show up empty-handed at the hotel, expecting usable furniture, only to find out-dated equipment that may pose a safety hazard for your child.
Jogging strollers are a great addition for your resort experience, and some resorts are thoughtful enough to have them on hand for guests. Of course, you must personally inspect the stroller and make sure that it is safe and sturdy before you place your child in one. Having a jogging stroller will allow you to enjoy good weather and get some exercise with your child in tow.
Walkie Talkies
Some resorts equip families with radios to keep track of each other on the grounds. These gadgets are pretty handy, especially if your children will be involved in separate activities. You also wont have to worry about using your cell phone minutes to call the kids. You might also find resorts and amusement parks that offer Radio Frequency Identification wristbands, which can track family members when you all go your separate ways, according to Rense.The chips use the same technology that is used to track pets, according to an article by Alorie Gilbert in CNET.
Kids Clubs
Many resorts offer clubs and activities for your kids, but you need to make certain that the program is fun and appropriate for your children. Find out exactly which activities are offered and inquire about the child-to-adult ratio. You should also inquire about the caretakers qualifications and experience, especially if sports activities are offered. When planning your trip, ask your child if she would like to participate in the program. Kids don't like to feel as though they are being pushed off into a program without their knowledge or input. Make sure that the program director is aware of special needs and limitations specific to your child. Finally, dont forget to tell the director about allergies, phobias, or social skills related to kids.


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JEFFERSON — Agnes Bertha Beebe, age 86, a resident of Austinburg, Ohio, passed away Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013, at Jefferson Healthcare.
Born Jan. 22, 1926, in Madison, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Marijana (Germek) and Anton Debevc. On August 28, 1948, she married Norman E. Beebe in Madison, Ohio.
A homemaker, Agnes enjoyed gardening, sewing and spending time with her children and grandchildren.
She was a member of Assumption Catholic Church and AMLA Lodge #30 in Fairport, Ohio.
Survivors include her daughters, Jean (Brian) Brand of Jefferson, Ohio, Jane (Richard) Beebe Hill of Ashtabula, Ohio, and Janet Beebe of Austinburg, Ohio; her son, Earl (Mary Beth) Beebe of Chardon, Ohio; grandchildren, Jason (Jennifer) Brand of Jefferson, Gerrie (Amy Geiger) Brand of Columbus, Joshua (April) Brand of Wiggins, Miss., Alexandria Hill of Ashtabula and Christina, Michael Norman, Mark and David Beebe, all of Chardon; great-grandchildren, Kate, Megan, Benjamin, Joshua and April Brand, Sarah Artman and Jeffrey Carrick; sister, Dorothy (Frank) Zupscan; and sister-in-law, Rose Debevc.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman E. Beebe in 1999; her parents, Anton and Marijana Debevc; sisters, Julie Grabelsek and Antonette Debevc; and brother, Tony Debevc.
Friends will be received from 9 to 10:30 a.m., Friday, Jan. 11th, at THE BEHM FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 175 South Broadway, Geneva, Ohio 44041.
Funeral Service will be 11 a.m., Friday, Jan. 11th, at Assumption Catholic Church, 594 West Main St., Geneva, with Fr. Rusnik officiating. Final resting place will be Center Cemetery in Austinburg, Ohio.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44110-2602.
Obituary and condolences at www.behmfuneral.com and starbeacon.com.


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Karuna means compassion in Sanskrit, and that is the focus of the Karuna Palliative Care Program (see definition of Palliative Care). Program staff work with a child's physicians to provide palliative care to children with potentially life limiting conditions and their families. The focus of care is to help each child and family live fully. This is done through collaboration, support, and individualized care plans in an effort to help children reach their potential.
An interdisciplinary team offers patients continuity of care, follow-up, and early intervention through a 24-hour on-call system, nursing visits and care coordination. The team and the family work with the school, physician's office, the county, and other social service programs to put a comprehensive care plan in place.
A primary goal is to support the child and family in their efforts at home. The program helps families pursue goals that are important to them. For some families that means improving school attendance or reducing emergency room visits and repeat hospitalizations.
As the team gets to know the child and family, resources are put into place that can support families in complex decision-making, managing medical crises, and other unexpected events.
Benefits of Karuna
- Assists in child's medical management through home visits
- Offers families 24-hour on-call access to health care providers familiar with the child's case
- Emphasizes comfort care, quality of life, and satisfying relationships
- Provides home visits by nurses, chaplains, child life, social workers, and volunteers
- Provides spiritual, emotional, and psychosocial support for the entire family, including siblings and grandparents
- Works with and supports school professionals
- Ensures continuity of care over time
- Provides bereavement follow-up care if the child dies
- Offers ethics consultations if necessary
- Coordinates medical and alternative therapies
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Here are some of the top stories from the past week in Patch's west Chicago region.
Lemont—New Lenox Police Arrest Retired White Sox Star Carlton Fisk—Police found the Hall of Famer in a cornfield stupor behind the wheel of his pickup truck near Gougar and Spencer Roads. He was charged with DUI and spent the night in jail.
Wheaton—Police Use Taser on Aggressive Half-Naked Man—Wheaton police used a Taser on a half-naked man after he resisted arrest and took aggressive steps toward officers.
Downers Grove——Parents and community members joined law enforcement officials at Downers Grove North on Thursday for a public discussion on the growing problem of heroin abuse in suburban Chicago.
Hinsdale/Clarendon Hills/Burr Ridge—Officer Saves Patient in Cardiac Arrest After Accident—Officer Tim Lennox used the AED device in his car to help resuscitate a person who is now recovering at Adventist Hinsdale Hospital.
Glen Ellyn—Details Emerge in Armed Robbery of Glen Ellyn Bank of America Branch—A 72-year-old Schererville, IN, man has been charged in U.S. District Court after authorities said he robbed the Glen Ellyn Bank of America branch Oct. 6.
Geneva—UPDATE: Fire Department Douses Early Wednesday Fire at State Bank of Geneva—An early morning box-alarm fire at the State Bank of Geneva, 22 S. Fourth St., started in a northwest corner office on the first floor, causing extensive damage.
Oak Park/River Forest/Forest Park—Sex Allegations Prompt Investigation Into Former Concordia Baseball Coach—In a letter from Concordia University's president, the school is investigating possible "inappropriate sexual conduct" by coach Spiro Lempesis.
Elmhurst—Police Nab Pair Suspected in Several Elmhurst Burglaries—Police from multiple agencies worked together to track the suspects.
Darien/Woodridge—Report of Masturbating Man on Beechnut Lane Being Investigated—Darien Police are looking for a white man driving a gold car who was the subject of an indecent exposure report Friday.
La Grange/La Grange Park/Western Springs—One Year Later: Kelli O'Laughlin's Lasting Legacy—Patch takes a look at the efforts over the past year, inspired by the 14-year-old Lyons Township freshman, who was murdered in her Indian Head Park home.
Batavia—CourtWatch: Mom Who Let Boyfriend Beat Toddler Wants Sentence Cut—Cathleen Koch received an eight-year prison term last month in the 2010 beating of her daughter in a St. Charles motel room.
St. Charles—Multiple Charges in Oct. 14 St. Charles Crash—Luis Pina of Aurora was arrested at Delnor Hospital in Geneva on the third day after the Oct. 14 crash on Route 31 that injured four people.


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It is time to get a jump-start on building apps for Windows Phone 7 with this FREE 2-day hands-on training event. This is your opportunity to learn how to build Silverlight or XNA applications that take advantage of the many Windows Phone 7 platform features. We added few more seats to these two FREE events:
At these events, we'll introduce all the basic topics required to start building Silverlight applications or XNA games. We'll cover the Windows Phone 7 platform, the frameworks, and both designer and developer tooling. We'll also cover the process for publishing your application or game to the Marketplace. These topics will be reinforced by hands-on-labs where you get to practice on your own laptops. This event will take a basic approach so, while it is not required to know Silverlight and .NET, it is highly recommended. The event will include technical content that is a few levels above the content shown during Mix. But with that said, developers new to the platform are welcome (encouraged, even!) to attend.
Attendees are expected to bring their own laptops and to participate in the Hands-On Labs, and to write their own applications. Technical prerequisites:
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You should remove this 'free' image, is a registered trademark from a french ISP :)
Will some portion of these be recorded or, is the content already in existing videos? I have watched all of the MIX videos and would like to get more in depth training on Win Phone 7, but cannot make it to either event.
I hope this type of training can make it to the midwest at some point.
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Horace "Junior" Jenkins
UNION – Services for Horace "Junior" Jenkins will be held Sunday, May 5, 2013, at 2 p.m., at Little Rock Baptist Church with Rev. Gene Higginbotham and Rev. Danny Chaney officiating. Burial will follow in Little Rock Baptist Church Cemetery, with Stephens Funeral Home of Union in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Jenkins, 86, of Little Rock, died on Friday, May 3, 2013, at his home in Little Rock. He was a member of Little Rock Baptist Church, and he served his country in the U.S. Navy.
Visitation will be today, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Stephens Funeral Home in Union.


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A little well-deserved recognition for a fellow Windermere Stellar broker
Who cares about another golf tournament, you say? This one has raised over $100,000 for the Windermere Foundation, all of which supports local charities Read More
Home Price Change Comparison by U.S. Region
The data comes from the FHFA (Federal Housing Finance Administration) and is for the 1st Quarter 2014 compared to 1st Quarter 2013.
Windermere Foundation Donations
The Windermere Foundation raises money two ways: 1) a percentage of the sales commission from every Windermere Real Estate transaction, and 2) individual contributions by agents (yup, me too), staff and friends, including fundraising events (like our upcoming golf tournament in Portland – want to go?).
Here's a look at where $276,547 went in the first quarter of 2014
To Buy a Median Price Home in Portland, You Must Earn How Much?
According to HSH.com it takes $60,307 income to qualify to buy a median price ($271,900) home in Portland.
If you don't make that much, don't give up on home ownership. First that's a broad brush using national figures for interest rates and other things. Working with a good local mortgage broker (ask me for a recommendation) can probably improve on that. Second, there are a lot of nice homes for less than the median price (Median is just the number for which half the home sales are more, half are less).
As I write this (May 28) there are 26 3-bedroom Portland homes for sale priced between $190,000 and $200,000. What income is required to buy one of those? Did I say I could recommend a top notch mortgage broker?
To see what's available in Portland in any price range just let me know your price range and I'll send you the listings right away. Want to know how much home you can buy on your present income? Did I say I could recommend a top notch mortgage broker?
Want to know how Portland compares to 26 other metropolitan areas? Click here
What are Portland's Hottest Real Estate Neighborhoods?
Courtesy of our friends at Chicago Title, here are Portland's 25 Hottest Neighborhoods: Number of Homes Sold, Days on Market, and Most Expensive.
In the "Property Search" tab on my web site you can search homes by Portland Neighborhod and now you can also search by drive time. Enter your work address and desired drive time along with other requirements (price range, # of BR, BA, etc) and you'll see all the homes for sale that meet your criteria within that drive time range. Or if you'd rather, let me know and I'll be happy to do the search for you.
Top Seven Trends in Luxury Real Estate
How about a bathroom mirror that turns into an LCD TV when you want? Even the "news junkie" that I am wonders about that, but all seven are interesting
It's from Worth magazine. Click here for the full story.
$200/month More to Buy Same House in Portland Next Year?
In proverbial "round numbers", mortgage payments on the average home in Portland next year will be about $200/month more than today if this forecast increase in mortgage rates is correct. (To check the forecasting accuracy of these sources, I looked up their January 2012 forecast for January 2013 – they were within 0.2 of today's average rates.
That's to buy at the same price. If home prices go up 5-6% as predicted, it's even more.
To go beyond "round numbers" and see what it would cost you to buy that real Portland-area house you want today, I can introduce you to a good mortgage broker. Between the two of us, you can see real numbers and real homes for you. Call or text me at 503-505-9722 or @DaveSuttonHomes
I will not "sell" you a home !!
If that sounds strange coming from someone whose favorite activity is working with people who want to buy or sell a home, let me explain.
What I will do is help you find the right home for you. When you see it, you'll know it's the one. No "strong arm" needed from me. I write it because
If this seems like a strange post from a Realtor, it's because I think some people hesitate to ask a Realtor a question or talk about their dreams and desires for a home because they fear being pushed into buying something that's actually not the right home for them, or at the right time.
My clients will tell you what they most appreciate is my patience and my professionalism. I love to answer real estate questions, even if you're not ready to buy or sell right now…or ever ! What's your question? Call or text me at 503-505-9722, or Tweet @DaveSuttonHomes
Should You Buy or Rent a Home? Or Invest in Rental Homes?
This chart is the simplest answer to both questions.
The longer you rent, the higher the cost, and while you have paid for a place to live, you have nothing to show for it but rent receipts.
On the other side, buying a property to rent has all the advantages the renting does not. In either case, a fixed rate mortgage would hold your costs level (OK taxes might go up, but that's a minor part of the equation), while your rental income increases.
And in both cases, there are significant tax advantages. For Home Owners, mortgage interest is tax deductible. For Investors, you also get depreciation and other deductions. Don't believe me? I can recommend a good Portland CPA.
Portland Metro Short Sales and Bank-Owned Continue to Decline, as does Total Inventory
The 2013 numbers for short sales and bank owned homes (both new listings and sales) are in the chart below. Total homes for sale continues to be quite low. At year-end 2013 there were 5,159 total listings, down from year-end 2012's 5,632. Year-end 2009 listings total 13,019, so we currently have less than half the "normal" number of listings. A six-month inventory is an even buyer-seller market, and we are currently at half that (3.2). If you're thinking of selling, this is an excellent time. Contact me for a free no-obligation analysis of what your home might sell for today.


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Bernstein Room On the third floor is the spacious Bernstein Room, decorated in warm shades of green offset by exposed brick walls and wooden furnishings. Three windows offer abundant afternoon sun, with blinds and curtains to reduce the light if desired. At one end of the room is a comfortable sitting area. The private bathroom features a tub and shower combination. $155 - $230
Sondheim Room is on the top floor with three rear-facing windows. A subdued palette of gray and black is punctuated by touches of brilliant color. The furniture -- Italian-designed pieces in suede, glass, and brushed steel-- is modern, elegant, and very comfortable. Exposed brick retains the essence of the original architecture. The Sondheim room has a private bathroom with shower$155 - $230
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Allen S. Johnson, age 86, of Janesville, Minnesota died peacefully on December 7, 2012 at Glenview Assisted Living Center in Shell Lake, Wis.
Memorial services (for both Allen and his wife Edna, who passed away December 21, 2012) will be held on Friday, December 28th at 11:00 A.M. at Faith Lutheran Church in Janesville. Interment will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Friday in the Bricelyn Lutheran Cemetery, Bricelyn, Minnesota
The Johnson Family will greet friends on Thursday, December 27th from 4 to 7 P.M. at Arnoldt-McRaith Funeral Home & Crematory in Janesville, and will continue on Friday morning for one hour prior to services, at church. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts are asked to be directed to Faith Lutheran church of Janesville or Glenview Assisted Living Center of Shell Lake, WI.


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Tonawanda News — 1. Lake Ontario and tributaries
The New York State Free Fishing Days are here this weekend and everyone should be taking advantage of these special days. Whether it's to tie into special events like the kids derby in Olcott today or the Gateway Harbor Hooked on Fishing Tournament in North Tonawanda both days, this is a perfect opportunity to wet a line and cast for some big prizes. If a fishing contest isn't up your alley, then just go out and sample the local waters for a long list of fish species. If you have a license and are always looking to find someone to fish with, this is a great way to take a neighbor, friend or relative. While kids under 16 do not need a license, it's still a perfect excuse to teach the next generation of anglers some tips of the trade.
On Lake Ontario, the summer LOC Derby is going on and several leading fish were caught this past week. Most noteable was the 27-pound, 12-ounce king salmon caught by Woodrow Bussenger of Barker to take of the division lead and Steve Klejdys of North Tonawanda to take over second place in the lake trout division with a Niagara Bar 30-pound, seven ounce fish – and those were from last Saturday. Check out www.loc.org for a current leaderboard. The lake fishing has been a bit tough, but normal in this June transition time. Better fishing should be just around the corner. The deadline for signing up online for the Oswego Pro-Am is June 30 at midnight.
Overall, fishing has been tough – typical for June as it goes through its transition. Best waters have been 80 to 150 and 350 to 450 as far as feet of water. Smaller fish are being caught in the top 50 feet; mature kings a bit deeper. Spoons and flasher-fly. A few browns have been caught off the Olcott piers early in the morning as they come in and feed on shiners. Cast spoons. In the harbors of Wilson and Olcott, bass, pike and a few panfish are being caught.


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Last night I replaced the 1A 250V fuse in my Odyssey Candela linestage with a Synergistic Research fuse of the same rating. I had read some good things about this fuse including direct comparisons with the Hi Fi tuning fuse, Furutech and Isoclean fuses. It's a bit more expensive than the others at $59.95 a pop, but since I only needed one I decided to spring for it.
I've never used anything but the inexpensive fuses that manufacturers typically install, so I approached this with a bit of skepticism. However, it makes sense to me that if something as small as a fuse is made from better materials with better preconditioning it could have a positive effect on sound quality.
After the swap I powered up everything and let it warm up for an hour, no music. Then I put on Bonnie Raitt "Silver Lining". This album is around 10-12 years old, but a good recording with layers of instruments, a great bass player and solid drummer. And of course there's Bonnie's vocals, which I've come to appreciate in the last couple of years.
While I was in the kitchen pouring a glass of wine (open space between kitchen and LR) I wasn't quite sure if I heard any changes, positive or negative. The overall sound seemed to have more weight, but wasn't sure if it was placebo. I sat down on the couch in the prime listening spot and began to listen intently.
As the music continued I realized that it did indeed have more slam, but also more detail, smoother, perhaps slightly better tone. Soft instruments in the background became easier to hear, not louder but more distinct. Busy passages became a little clearer in terms of being able to hear tone: of individual instruments, of individual vocals in the harmony parts, of the several guitars playing at once, and of the organ playing swells and arpegios to fill out the background.
The soundstage became more holographic, with more SDA effect. The width increased by maybe a foot, the front to back depth by 4-5 feet. Instruments could still be heard in their respective places in the soundstage, but there was more natural decay from them. They could be localized but I still heard a kind of secondary tone similar to what I hear when in a recording studio or live performance. This quality was present before, but the fuse swap enhanced it.
Something else I noticed is the volume was louder with the volume knob at the same setting as before. My guess is the fuse is passing more of the signal.
To sum up, the SR fuse in my system had the effect of a good cable upgrade, perhaps going from good IC's to really good/great ones. This is one of the best tweaks I've tried and for me a no brainer if I think of the improvement it brings instead of "$60 for a fuse !#@$%?" It begs the question: should I replace the four fuses in my Stratos with these. It's a bit of coin so I'm thinking on that one, wondering if it would have a similar effect. If so, it would easily be worth it.
I bought mine from Parts Connexion. For more info here is the manufacturer's website:
Standard disclaimer: I'm a satisfied customer only with no financial interest in this product or company.


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Phoenix Staff Reports
Bacone rallies past Rogers St.
A wild pitch in the bottom of the eighth scored Tony Mendez with the winning run as Bacone defeated Rogers State and losing pitcher Jesus Del Rosario, 6-5 at Warrior Field on Wednesday.
Bacone trailed 4-1 through 3 1/2 innings but rallied with a pair of fourth-inning runs and one in each frame the rest of the way, including a leadoff home run in the seventh by Eric Folkers.
Porter High ex Cody McBride (1-0) slammed the door on a bases-loaded, no-out jam in the eighth with an ground out force play at the plate, a strikeout and an infield fly for the final out. McBride relieved Alberto Pena, who faced a similar jam in the fifth and got out of the inning with a double play. Starter Allen Rimer gave up seven hits and four runs, three earned in 4 1/3 innings.
Bacone was outhit 10-6. Steven Smith went 2-for-3 with a double and RBI. He was the only Warrior with a multi-hit game.
The Warriors (5-3) get Graceland University for a pair of home doubleheaders at noon Friday and 12:30 p.m. Saturday.
Connors State rained out
Connors State's season baseball opener with Ozark University at Biff Thomson Field on Wednesday was postponed due to wet playing conditions. The game has been rescheduled for March 25.
The Cowboys will now play their season opener on Saturday in the USA Baseball Invitational in Millington, Tenn.
Connors will play Shawnee, Ill., Community College at 11:30 a.m. and Lake, Ill., College at 5 p.m. Saturday. On Sunday the Cowboys take on Ellsworth, Ill. Community College at 9:30 a.m. and Mineral, Area, Mo., Community College at noon.
The Cowboys' home opener is now set for Wednesday against Bacone College.
Bacone drops softball twinbill
Rogers State's bats never cooled off as they were able to defeat the Bacone Lady Warriors 14-0 and 9-0 in two five-inning run rules Wednesday afternoon.
The Lady Hillcats outhit Bacone 14-4 and the Lady Warriors were unable to take advantage of the few opportunities they had. Tarah Moutray's bases-loaded groundout in the third and Kelli Costello's strikeout in the fourth, also with the bases loaded, hurt the Warriors' chances. Taylor Paulson (1-1) took the loss, allowing 13 earned on 16 hits. Krissy Froelich finished 1-for-2 with a walk.
Lucy Walter (0-2) was charged with the loss in the second game, allowing nine runs over five innings.
Bacone (1-3) will face Evangel (Mo.) next Tuesday at home in a doubleheader starting at 1:30 p.m.


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Museums in Mons
As the cultural capital of Wallonia, it's hardly surprising that Mons has a rich collection of museums.
Let's begin with the François Duesberg Museum of Decorative Arts, with 2 stars in the Michelin guide, which houses, among other things, a unique collection of exotic clocks.
Be sure to visit the BAM - Mons Fine Arts Museum which has undergone a makeover in order to welcome major events such as the Vincent Van Gogh exhibition in 2015.
An unmissable cultural site to visit in Mons is the Mundaneum, the Archive Centre of the French Community of Wallonia-Brussels and Temporary Exhibition Space.
Don't miss the exhibition currently on at the Mundaneum: Renaissance 2.0, a journey through the origins of the web, organised in partnership with Google.
And if you're a fan of Van Gogh, visit Van Gogh's House, otherwise known as the Maison du Marais, in Cuesmes where you'll discover a specially designed route tracing the life of the undisputed master of Impressionism.


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Never has there been a politician who has drawn breath who has not at some point publicly worried about how much money it takes to seek office. And when special interests flood the war chests of candidates, never has there been a candidate has not been emphatic in saying, But just because someone gives my campaign money doesnt mean I will do them any favors, or that they expect any favors, and I am outraged by the implication that I can be influenced. Outraged, I tell you!
And never has there been a member of the public who has believed any of it.
The fact that statewide campaigns in North Carolina run in the many millions of dollars is distressing on its face. It speaks to a system...not an individual perhaps, but a system...for sale.
But its all the worse when a candidate such as House Speaker Thom Tillis, who has life and death power over each and every piece of proposed legislation that comes through his chamber, is raising millions of dollars for his U.S. Senate campaign while the legislature is in session and while special interest groups from the financial industry for one example, are pushing legislation to help themselves.
Tillis is prohibited by state law from raising campaign money from lobbyists or from concerns with lobbyists while the legislatures in session. But there is no such ban on candidates for federal office, which with his campaign against incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan, Tillis is.
So the big money train is rolling. Tillis had three big-money fund-raisers in one week recently. Bankers are among his big boosters. Hes also got a Super PAC, a political action committee getting money thats not even subject to donation limits.
Do Democrats play the same game? Of course they do. Hagan and Tillis will likely raise over $10 million apiece for the Senate campaign, and theyll both get it from all sorts of special interest groups.
The speaker believes not for one minute that his contributors for the Senate campaign have no interest in active legislation in the legislature, that theyre interested only in seeing him in the U.S. Senate. He is not that naive.
And he doubtless believes hes well within the rules and that this fund-raising drive is simply the way the game is played. In that, hes right. Thanks to far-too-lax federal campaign finance laws and the U.S. Supreme Courts 2010 ruling in the Citizens United case, special interest contributors can pour millions of dollars all over Tillis, and they will. They believe that if they give big, a senator or congressman will be happy to listen to them when a bill of interest comes up.
Were Tillis just a legislator, the issue would be troubling, but not as troubling. Hes not just a legislator. His contributors know that when a bill, any bill, comes to the House, Thom Tillis becomes the man to see. Campaign contributions have a way of cracking open the door.


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Kansas City hotel with an indoor pool
Situated in the city center, this hotel is close to Grinter Place State Historic Site and Schlitterbahn. Area attractions also include Legends at Village West and Kansas Speedway.
Hotel Features
At Comfort Inn I-70 Near Kansas Speedway, recreational amenities include an indoor pool and a spa tub. The hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access and a 24-hour business center.
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Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guestrooms also feature complimentary wireless Internet access, refrigerators, and microwaves.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
Comfort Inn I-70 Near Kansas Speedway Amenities
- General
In addition to an indoor pool, Comfort Inn I-70 Near Kansas Speedway provides a spa tub and a 24-hour fitness center. A computer station is located on site and high-speed wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This hotel offers access to a 24-hour business center. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast. This Kansas City hotel also offers coffee/tea in the lobby, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and express check-in. Onsite self parking is complimentary.
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Indoor pool
- Computer station
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- 24-hour business center
- Spa tub
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Free breakfast
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Express check-in
- 24-hour front desk
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- Elevator/lift
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- Total number of rooms - 45
- Number of floors - 3
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- Free self parking
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- Climate control
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Check-in time starts at 3 PM
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Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
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NORMAN — Robert "Bob" Louis Irwin, Jr. passed away Feb. 22, 2013. Born in Dallas on May 15, 1963, Bob graduated from Norman High School in 1981, and Oklahoma University in 1990 with a bachelor's degree in Electronic Journalism.
Bob is preceded in death by his father, Robert Irwin, Sr., and is survived by his mother, Linda Langston, his brother, Chris Irwin, his step mother Phyllis Irwin, three step sisters, Cheryl Lassiter, Cindy Hildebrand and Susie Hyman and an extensive list of friends who cherished his friendship.
One of Bob's favorite things was spending time with the two loves of his life, his dogs Sheila and Charlie. Therefore, in lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Norman Animal Welfare Center at P.O. Box 370, Norman, OK, 73070.
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American Constitution Society (ACS)
The American Constitution Society for Law and Policy is a recently formed national organization of law students, law professors, judges, practicing lawyers and others. We want to counter the dominant vision of American law today, a narrow conservative vision that lacks appropriate regard for the ways in which the law affects people's lives. We seek to restore the fundamental principles of respect for human dignity, protection of individual rights and liberties, genuine equality, and access to justice to their rightful—and traditionally central—place in American law. We want to strengthen the intellectual underpinnings of—and the public case for—a vision of the law in which these values are paramount—on such issues as: privacy; freedom of speech; federalism; anti-discrimination and affirmative action; gay rights; a woman's right to choose; labor and consumer rights; protection of health, safety, and the environment; the death penalty; and the criminal justice system.
Speakers at Stanford's American Constitution Society's events include former Democratic presidential nominee Michael S. Dukakis, ACLU Executive Director Anthony D. Romero, former White House Counsel John Dean, Stanford Law School Dean Kathleen M. Sullivan, Clinton Chief of Staff John Podesta, Public Citizen's Litigation Department's Co-founder Alan Morrison, Judge Stephen Reinhardt, Judge Nathaniel R. Jones, Judge Michael Daly Hawkins, Judge Ann Aiken, Marc Rotenberg, Executive Director of the Electronic Privacy Information Center, Christopher Painter and John Elwood from the U.S. Department of Justice, Professor Pamela S. Karlan, Professor Gerald Eulman, and Lis Semel, former director of the ABA's Death Penalty Representation Project.
Contact Information for the 2013-2014 Board:
Neha Gupta - Co-President
Matt Platkin - Co-President
Farbod Faraji - Vice President
Neel Lalchandi - Vice President
Stacy Villalobos - Advocacy Chair
Kip Hustace - Advocacy Chair
Sophia Rios - Academic Co-Chair
Alec Schierenbeck - Academic Co-Chair
Jordan Flanders - Policy Co-Chair
Jon Frank - Policy Co-Chair
Tess Reed - Membership Co-Chair
Trey Reliford - Membership Co-Chair
Per Jansen - Judical Co-Chair
Matt Higgins - Judical Co-Chair
Mari Guttman - Communications Chair
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Expanding the Envelope: What GA Pilots Can Learn from USAF Proficiency Flying
I know what it takes to stay current and proficient in the aircraft that I fly. And I work hard at it. I fly two similar kinds of aircraft for the Civil Air Patrol. I fly them frequently, both looking out the window and with a view-limiting device to hone and maintain my instrument skills. And I fly tail-dragging aerobatic aircraft upside down. It's a lot of work, but it's worth it. But I wondered what it was like maintaining currency when your flying has a little bit more riding on it than mine usually does.
It struck me some time ago that the US Air Force has many exotic platforms that are expensive, difficult, or both, to fly. Because of that, the Air Force uses "companion trainers." A companion trainer is an aircraft other than your primary platform that you fly to maintain proficiency. Sometimes that proficiency is in the things that are the same in your primary platform. Sometimes the companion trainer is almost nothing like your primary platform.
The US Air Force has more than its share of exotic platforms. From the legendary U-2 Dragon Lady to the ghostly B-2 Spirit stealth bomber. These are great platforms for their purposes, but they're expensive to fly and they require a lot of ground and other crew to operate. So the pilots who fly these platforms also fly companion trainers. Like the T-38 Talon.
The T-38 looks like an aggressive lawn dart. It's pointy and it's rated to fly supersonic. It has about 140 sq. ft. of wing area. That's less than the Cessna 172s that I sometimes fly, yet the T-38's wings lift five times more than the wings of those Cessnas. It's built for speed. It set several records when it first flew.
Want to talk about a pointy and slippery airplane? If the engine dies in a Cessna 172, you pitch for an airspeed of 65 knots, which is the best glide speed for that airplane. And you get something like 1.5 to 2 miles of glide distance for every 1,000 feet of altitude. If you lose the engine in your T-38, you pitch for – get this – 260 knots.
Some affectionately call the T-38 the "White Rocket" after the early paint scheme that the model usually wore. Today, it flies in NASA white, military gray, and even a stealthy-looking black.
It's used for advanced training of Air Force pilots who are on the fighter-bomber track. NASA operates several of them and you can often see the T-38 as the chase plane escorting the Space Shuttle orbiter to landing. And, like I said, it's a companion trainer.
I wanted to see what it was like to fly in this legendary aircraft, so I headed out to Beale Air Force Base near Sacramento, California to ride along on a T-38 sortie with LtCol Gary MacLeod of the Air Force's 9th Reconnaissance Wing. LtCol MacLeod is an experienced U-2 driver who, like others in the 99th Reconnaissance Squadron, flies the T-38 for proficiency.
The 99th RW is an amazing operation. It consists of more than 3,000 airmen around the world that provide accurate, fast, and persistent information that supports decision-making for everything from combat strategy and tactics to humanitarian relief. If you're thinking Cold War -style intel and Francis Gary Powers, you've got it partly right. But you don't have the whole picture. The 9th RW also flew crucial reconnaissance missions over Haiti in the days after the January 2010 earthquake when the nation's ground infrastructure was impassable and high-resolution airborne operations were the only real way to conduct critical damage assessments and decide how best to direct humanitarian relief.
The 9th RW's primary platforms are the U-2 Dragon Lady and the RQ-4 Global Hawk.
With a wingspan of 103 feet and a length of only 63 feet, the U-2 is essentially a turbofan-powered glider. It gets off the runway in only 400 feet. I know, I saw one launch just ahead of my flight. It's designed to fly high reconnaissance missions at 70,000 feet, where the difference between the speed at which the aircraft stalls and the speed at which the wings come off is only about 12 knots. (And you thought airspeed control was important in the pattern!)
On the flight, I mounted three cameras in the airplane and had a fourth in my flight suit pocket for hand-held operation. After an examination by the flight surgeon and a several hours of training on the aircraft's systems and emergency procedures, LtCol MacLeod and I strapped in and went out for a 1.2 hour demonstration of the aircraft's capabilities.
A full description of the flight is beyond the scope of this post, but I'm editing the video and several interviews for a video episode of Airspeed, my podcast. I'm hoping to release the episode in January. It'll have full details and lots of in-flight footage.
Suffice it to say that we flew along the California coast, did some aerobatics in the nearby Military Operations Area (or "MOA") and made it almost to Lake Tahoe on the other side before returning. We pulled something like +5G/-1G and peak speed was Mach 0.94 (520 knots indicated). I got to see a good portion of the airplane's flight envelope.
But I also got to see a good portion of LtCol MacLeod's flight envelope as well. He's a senior Air Force officer whose primary platform is a huge black glider that's one of the fussiest aircraft that any pilot ever landed. The T-38 is about as different as an aircraft can be from the U-2 while still having fixed wings. But he had complete and authoritative command of the T-38 at every moment from start-up to shut-down. Not that I ever doubted that he would, but the experience brought home for me both the breadth and depth of his skills – and the skills of any Air Force pilot.
And there's a lesson there for general aviation pilots. We need to expand our envelopes well beyond what we usually experience in our primary aircraft. If the Air Force thinks it's important for a U-2 driver to go crank and bank in a T-38 (and if that U-2 driver gets and stays needles-painted-on steady in the T-38), that's all the convincing I need.
I'm not saying that we all need to got get rated in every manner of aircraft. There's a point where your attentions get so divided that you're no good in any of the aircraft that you fly (believe me – I've been there).
But I am saying that it behooves all of us to obtain (and keep obtaining) relevant experience in parts of the envelope where we don't otherwise spend a lot of time. That might mean flying some light aerobatics. It might mean doing upset recovery where the instructor says "your airplane," you open your eyes, and you're upside down with the stall horn blaring and the engine sputtering. It might mean getting up in a seaplane and learning what stalls are like when there's a lot of draggy junk hanging off the bottom of the airplane. It might mean getting a couple of glider sorties under your belt. It might mean going out and practicing engine-outs until you honestly feel that your ability to get the aircraft down in a beanfield is more then just a crapshoot. It might mean flying something a lot bigger, smaller, faster, or slower than what you normally fly.
Whatever it means to you, it's a good idea to sit down with a qualified instructor and talk about new experiences would make you a better pilot.
And this advice isn't just for experienced pilots. It goes double for students. There's no reason not to go get dual instruction in something completely different from the aircraft in which you're training. Unless it's really exotic, it'll still count toward your certificate and it'll almost certainly make you a more fully-rounded candidate when you head to the airport for your checkride.
In any case, you'll only have to take my written word for it for a little while longer. The video episode from the T-38 ride will be out soon and you'll get to see for yourself what it's like to strap into a T-38 and launch into a cobalt-blue California sky.
If you're interested in learning more about the 9th RS and the 99th RS or about the Air Force, please head back through this post. I've included lots of links to good information.


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Aston Martin Rapide S review
The Aston Martin Rapide S mixes sports car elegance with hatchback practicality, but it comes at a price
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The Aston Martin Rapide S takes the essence of Aston Martin's grand touring coupes and adds a slice of practicality to the mix. It uses the same platform as the DB9, but it has been stretched by 25cm to accommodate an extra pair of doors, while the extened roofline tapers back into a hatchback tailgate. There's space in the back for two adults – barely – and a snarling 6.0-litre V12 underneath the bonnet. Before it was the Rapide S, it was just called the Rapide and only came with 470bhp but with the introduction of the suffixed S also came a hike in power to 550bhp. There was also a slight styling update, too, including a bolder front grille and a slightly larger rear spoiler.
Our choice: 6.0 Rapide S
Nothing stops traffic like an Aston Martin Rapide S. The trademark nose is lifted from the DB9 coupe, but the Rapide S's long body means it won't be mistaken for anything else. Open those rear doors, and it looks even more distinctive as they hinge upwards and outwards to avoid unintended scrapes with the kerb. Inside it's the same story, with traditional Aston Martin features, including distinctive instruments, a huge centre console and lashings of wood and leather trim. If we had a criticism it would be that the infotainment is really difficult to operate as it's displayed on a tiny monochrome screen, with the larger colour screen reserved for the sat-nav.
The Aston Martin Rapide S lives up to its name, and goes as fast as it looks. Its 6.0-litre V12 engine has been boosted to 550bhp in Rapide S guise, which is enough to power the Rapide from 0-62mph in 4.9 seconds and to a top speed of 190mph. The Touchtronic six-speed automatic gearbox isn't the last word in sophistication, and it's neither as fast nor involving as the latest twin-clutch systems, but it suits the car's character and takes the stress out of town driving. Away from gridlocked streets, the Rapide S feels surprisingly nimble for such a big machine, but the firm suspension takes the edge off comfort and results in lots of tyre noise over rough tarmac and concrete surfaces. That's the price you pay for such sporty handling.
Unsurprisingly the experts at Euro NCAP haven't driven a Rapide into a wall, but you get the usual array of safety kit, including front, side and curtain airbags. Traction control and electronic stability control also come as standard. Aston Martin's V12 engine is tried and tested so should pose few reliability worries, although there are the occasional issues with poor build quality on some of Aston's cars. Revisions for the Rapide S introduced a more up to date sat-nav system, which was a major bugbear of more recent cars.
By mainstream hatchback standards, rear space is tight and the 317-litre boot is pretty modest. But for a car with this much style, performance and brand appeal, the Rapide is on another level. Rivals are few and far between, although the cheaper Porsche Panamera provides limousine levels of rear legroom. The back seats of the Rapide have more in common with a supermini, but the Aston compares well with most 2+2 coupes, and the exquisitely tailored rear seats fold forwards to improve luggage space if you go mad in the Harrods sale. Options include rear entertainment screens and a six-piece leather luggage set.
Running Costs
Not a Rapide S strong point, it's fair to say. Drive the Aston Martin as its maker intended, and you can expect to see single-figure fuel consumption from the thirsty V12 engine. On longer journeys, gentle driving will yield returns of up to 20mpg if you're careful. Expect steep running costs as CO2 emissions of 355g/km guarantee hefty bills for road tax, maintenance won't be cheap and depreciation is likely to be extremely costly. In short, if you have to ask how much the Rapide S will cost to run, you probably can't afford one.


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Thank you for your email! It's nothing short of inspiring to see a young man making the efforts to pursue his dream, and I'd be happy to share my "two cents".
For me, education is everything. Getting your mind around your task is just as important as getting your "hands on". There is only one 4 year accredited college in the US for car restoration; McPherson College http://www.mcpherson.edu/
Finding a local body shop to do a apprenticeship or intern at is your other avenue. Getting the real world scenario is often the best education, however it comes with the real world work pace and pressures of business (which aren't present in a school setting that takes the time you need to accurately learn).
I hope this helps you in your search. I will share this email in my blog so that we might get additional feedback for you!
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From: Elias Baldwin
Date: Mon, May 07, 2012 7:50 am
To: firstname.lastname@example.com
Dear Mr. Warden,
I'm a 22-year-old looking to pursue my dream of working on classic
cars. I came across your blog online and thought that, as Education
Director, you might be able to point me in the right direction. I've
talked to the owners of several restoration shops but I have no idea
where to start in learning the skills I need to begin my career. My
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The terms "Major Prophets" and "Minor Prophets" are simply a way to divide the Old Testament prophetic books. The Major Prophets are Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, and Daniel. The Minor Prophets are Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi.
The Major Prophets are described as "major" because their books are longer and the content is considered more important. The Minor Prophets are described as "minor" because their books are shorter (although Hosea and Zechariah are almost as long as Daniel) and the content is considered less important. That does not mean the Minor Prophets are any less inspired than the Major Prophets. It is simply a matter of God choosing to reveal more to the Major Prophets than He did to the Minor Prophets.
Both the Major and Minor Prophets are usually among the least popular books of the Bible for Christians to read. This is understandable with the often unusual prophetic language and the seemingly constant warnings and condemnations recorded in the prophecies. Still, there is much valuable content to be studied in the Major and Minor Prophets. We read of Christ's birth in Isaiah and Micah. We learn of Christ's atoning sacrifice in Isaiah. We read of Christ's return in Ezekiel, Daniel, and Zechariah. We learn of God's holiness, wrath, grace, and mercy in all of the Major and Minor Prophets. For that, they are most worthy of our attention and study.
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Talk about India always begins with recognition that it's one of Asia's rising powers, a state with a fast-growing economy and burgeoning political influence on the world stage.
But a closer look shows a dark underbelly that portends a sad time ahead.
"Why are the youth angry?" Rahul Ghandi pointedly asked a few weeks ago. He's a prominent member of parliament and a fifth-generation member of the family that has dominated Indian politics since the state's independence in 1947.
"There is a young and impatient India which is demanding a greater say in the future," he declared, adding: "We need to meet their urgent need for jobs."
This isn't just the typical rant of the young, about 20 percent to 25 percent of society in most modern states. In India right now, half the population is under 25 years old. And in the world's second most populous state (after China) that's not a trivial number of people. In fact it's about 600 million -- twice the entire population of the United States. And they are governed by gerontocrats, leaders whose average age is about 65.
As conditions for the young deteriorate, Ghandi and other younger leaders blame their elders. After all, last month a World Bank report declared that one-third of the world's desperately poor people live in India, 400 million people who survive on less than $1.25 a day.
Extreme poverty, regrettable in its own right, also brings consequences -- for the poor and for the larger society.
The sad truth is, most extremely poor children are malnourished. As a result, nearly half of India's children grow up stunted, according to UNICEF. As the organization describes this: "Undernutrition of children under age two diminishes the ability of children to learn and earn throughout their lives. Nutritional deprivation leaves children tired and weak and lowers their IQs, so they perform poorly in school" and beyond. That, UNICEF reported, brings even larger problems because "where undernutrition is widespread, these negative consequences for individuals translate into negative consequences for countries."
If almost half of India's children have diminished IQs, what does that mean for governance and the economy when this generation matures? Actually, it seems as if these consequences are already being felt. The economy is faltering; India's GDP growth for the fourth quarter of 2012 fell to 4.5 percent, the lowest in 10 years.
Still, China is unintentionally offering India and other developing states a great opportunity for galloping growth. China's basic working wage has quadrupled in the last 10 years, leading many companies in need of low-wage workers to relocate. Foreign investment in China fell by 3.5 percent last year after rising almost every year since 1980.
Few of those jobs are coming to India, however. They're going to Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia and similar states -- and not because those countries have more low-wage workers. India has more of these people than any of them.
But decades-old unfriendly labor laws that, for example, make it difficult for companies to fire unproductive workers, are still on the books, even though economists have been urging the calcified government to change them for many years.
Foreign companies don't want their hands tied by these laws. For the same reason, Indian companies hire what are called "informal" contract workers who aren't subject to those laws. They generally earn far less than the minimum wage and get no employment benefits. Eighty-five percent of India's workers are "informal," the Economist reported. For example, the country has legions of contract security guards, delivery boys, brick porters and elevator operators.
These people may even count themselves as lucky because a government-sponsored survey published early this year found that, on average, 3,000 children die from malnutrition every day. Releasing a report on hunger and malnutrition in his country, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was forced to admit that malnutrition is "a matter of national shame."
Even with that, most of India's aging, obdurate leaders pay only lip service to the problem. After all, India once had a rigid caste system, formally abandoned years ago. But it's still a de facto reality of Indian society.
This month, the sad state of children did not seem to be in mind when the Indian government bought 16 new Russian-made, carrier-borne fighter jets, along with six helicopters, for $2.3 billion -- to fight an enemy not yet visible.
Won't India's leaders ever wake up and realize that food security poses a far greater threat for their nation than national security?
(Joel Brinkley is the Hearst professional in residence at Stanford University and a Pulitzer Prize-winning former correspondent for The New York Times.)
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NORMAN — Dorothy "Tootsie" Prater, 84, lifelong resident of Norman, passed away Aug. 31, 2013. Tootsie was born April 20, 1929, in Noble to Lacy and Sylvia (Harshberger) Claunch.
In her younger years, she loved bowling in a league along with her sister, Alma. Tootsie worked as a bookkeeper for Central State Hospital before her retirement. After retiring, she stayed busy keeping all of her great-grandchildren, who lovingly called her "Nana." In her later years, Tootsie and her husband enjoyed traveling. She also enjoyed writing and doing genealogy and with her dear childhood friend, Marybeth, was able to publish her first book in 2009 entitled "Tootsie's Family Album." Tootsie was a member of the First Baptist Church in Norman.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Doyle Gill II; and sister, Alma Upchurch.
Survivors include her husband, Norman Prater of the home; daughter, Alverna Black and husband R.B.; sister, Lavonne Minadeo; grandchildren, Dava Shumway, Cara DeLong, Jeana Courtois, and Caitlin Hinman; great-grandchildren, Madison, Mia, Blake, Hayden, and Avery Shumway, and Brooks Courtois; and many nieces, nephews, loved ones and friends.
Visitation will be 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. Services will be 10 a.m. Friday at the Havenbrook Funeral Home chapel with interment following at IOOF Cemetery in Norman.
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Aspiring writers and would-be screenwriters now have a new Lifelong Learning courses to choose to improve their writing and storytelling techniques.
In this course students will view, analyze, and evaluate great cinema. Study film as an artistic form, its history, typology, technology and symbology. There will be review and analysis of the fundamentals of writing a feature film including: classic structure, plot, theme and character.
Students interested in the art of the cinema as well as those who are interested in expanding their writing and storytelling skills will benefit from this course with examination of the fundamentals of cinematic rendering that includes visual and aural representation and writing in scenario. Discussion will include how themes are cinematically represented, dramatic tension, progression of plot, themes and characters. Students will learn how to dramatically exploit location, historical backdrops, editing, camera, lighting and point-of-view.
The instructor, Richard Michaels Stefanik, is a Screenwriting Fellow at the American Film Institute and has written, directed and produced several movies in a variety of genres.
Stefanik is the author of Structures of Fantasy, a screenwriting book that analyzes the dramatic and comic elements found in popular movies. He has taught Story Design and Screenwriting Seminars in cities throughout the world, including London, Copenhagen, Los Angeles, New York, and Hollywood. Stefanik has lectured about story structure at Sony Studios, Universal Studios, Warner Bros and Paramount Studios and has lectured on story design in Oxford, England at the Oxford International Festival of Films.
After working at several Hollywood studios, including Paramount Pictures and WaltDisney Productions, he also published four novels: Monte Carlo, Entanglements, Once in a Blue Moon and Elixir. He received M.A. degrees in Philosophy from the University of California, Berkeley and Georgetown University and has studied Logic and Philosophy at Oxford University in England.
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