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I got a bunch of your requests… more?
I just wanted to let you know that I'll go through them whenever I feel like it, and not in order, and that I might not do them all. Just a fair warning because I don't want to disappoint anyone.
If you want me to do something, and get certainty, you can commission me. You can leave me a message in my askbox or look at my website for requirements etc.
Said website also has my blog with useful resources, reviews of art equipment etc.
Also, any more requests, put them here?
And leave me messages in my ask… I love getting to talk to you lot!
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May 09, 2013, 9:19 PM — Hackers who commandeered The Onion's Twitter account used simple but effective phishing attacks to obtain passwords, according to a writeup by the publisher's technology team.
The Syrian Electronic Army (SEA), a group supporting embattled Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, has also compromised prominent Twitter accounts, including those of the Associated Press, The Guardian, the BBC and NBC News.
The Onion, the spoof media outlet that calls itself "America's Finest News Source," saw its Twitter account taken over on Monday. The Onion satirized the hacking with a story saying that it had changed its Twitter password to "OnionMan77."
But The Onion technology team wrote a serious post on Thursday explaining how it temporarily lost control of the account.
The SEA compromised the Google Apps accounts of five Onion employees. The attack started around May 3 with a round of phishing emails to some employees with a link to a Washington Post story.
An image showed one of the emails appeared to come from a domain belonging to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
The Washington Post link, however, was a ruse and redirected the victim to a fake Google Apps login page. The tech team wrote that at least one employee entered their credentials.
Once the SEA had control of a real account, they used it to send more phishing emails to other Onion staff early on May 6.
"Coming from a trusted address, many staff members clicked the link, but most refrained from entering their login credentials," The Onion wrote. "Two staff members did enter their credentials, one of whom had access to all of our social media accounts."
The paper's technology staff warned everyone to change their email passwords. But the attacker used another, undiscovered compromised account to send a password-reset link. It was really another phishing page.
Two more accounts were compromised by that effort, one of which allowed the SEA continued access to its Twitter account.
The Onion used its flair for sarcasm to try to ascertain which account was compromised. It published a story, "Syrian Electronic Army Has A Little Fun Before Inevitable Upcoming Deaths At Hands Of Rebels," which aggravated the hackers, who then began posting on Twitter. But it still wasn't clear.
"Once we discovered this, we decided that we could not know for sure which accounts had been compromised and forced a password reset on every staff member's Google Apps account," The Onion wrote.
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Dropping out of the Boston Marathon after 16.2 miles two weeks ago was depressing and disheartening. I had trained for months, made many sacrifices, lost a couple of pounds, and felt great entering the big day.
But I didn't finish. No medal. No pictures at the finish line. There will never be a record of me in the 2012 Boston Marathon. I finished the 2005, 2007, 2010 and 2011 Boston Marathons. But 2012? Never happened.
But this past weekend helped me get back in the game, so to speak. I always look forward to the weekend runs with my friends – the so-called E Streeters (Springsteen fans will get the reference). On Saturday, I ran six miles at Great Brook Farm in Carlisle. Today, I just finished a seven-mile run, much of it in the Dracut State Forest.
The sun was shining and – unlike marathon day, when it was 90 degrees – the temperatures were perfect. The weekend runs were fantastic. There were no clocks. No water stations. No medals waiting at the end. But I don't recall having so much fun running. Ever. Believe me, our running group is rarely a serious bunch. The jokes fly fast and furious. Our feet may not move too quickly, but our mouths (and wits) are going a mile a minute.
After both runs, I realized how lucky I am to be healthy to run, and how lucky I am to have friends who I look forward to seeing every weekend. The miles fly by when you're having fun. Yeah, I didn't finish the marathon. But I'm still out having fun – thanks to companions like Tommy Scanlon, Patrick Cook, Carlos Borges, Scott Spence, John Piekos, Sean Kenny, Michael Cassidy and (where were you this weekend?) Ryan Scanlon.
Hey, boys, keep the jokes coming.
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - The general concensus among city officials is that this next storm will not have as big an impact on trees as last week's storm.
Public Works Director Mark Cotter says many of the weak branches broke in the freezing rain and 7 inches of snow.
But Cotter says watch out for hanging limbs. He says the additional water and snow could bring that branch down. He warns residents to be very conscious of what has broken but not fallen from private or public trees.
Cotter says if Sioux Falls gets 6 or more inches of snow, the debris recovery will probably be suspended. He says some end-gates have been installed on many state and city trucks for snow and ice control. But they should be ready to come back to branch recovery on Friday.
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If your health plan is a "managed care plan", you may have certain rights under Act 68.
Please Read Carefully
Filing a complaint with the Attorney General may not preserve your appeal rights, pursuant to ACT 68 or Medicare. To preserve your rights, you must file a complaint or grievance appeal directly with your health plan or in conformance with the terms of your coverage. The Office of Attorney General does not give legal advice.
If you have a problem with your HMO or Point of Service plan, you should "Take the Proper Steps", as follows:
1. Call your managed care plan member services department. Always call your managed care plan member services department first. Give them a chance to solve the problem. Many problems are solved at this level in an informal manner.
2. File a formal complaint or grievance with your plan. If your phone call to the plan does not solve your problem, call the plan again and tell them that you want to file either a formal complaint or a formal grievance.
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This bold printed tee from adidas Originals delivers a classic sporting look for off-duty days.
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Gardner on tax appeals board
Blaine city council member and now former state Senator
Georgia Gardner wont be out of a job. Governor Gary
Locke has selected Gardner, an accountant, as one of three
members of the state board of tax appeals.
Georgia brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this position, both as an accountant and former legislator, said Locke of the appointment. I am confident she will do a great job.
The Board of Tax Appeals is responsible for adjudicating a variety of tax-related disputes including excise taxes, public utility valuations, exemption decisions at the state level, and property tax appeals stemming from the actions of county boards of equalization. The board is the states primary administrative tax court linking state and county tax administration with the court system.
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ATLANTA (AP) - Alonzo Gee scored on a putback with less than 1 second remaining, lifting the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 113-111 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night that snapped a 4-game losing streak.
Gee rebounded a missed 3-pointer by Dion Waiters and quickly followed up with the winning shot. The Hawks, out of timeouts, couldn't manage a shot before time expired.
Jeremy Pargo led Cleveland with 22 points, including three straight baskets late in the game. Waiters scored 21 and Anderson Varejao had 20 points and 18 rebounds for Cleveland, which earned its second road win in 11 tries.
Josh Smith had 25 points for Atlanta, which had won six in a row. Al Horford had 15 points and 11 rebounds.
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A realtor says the market is changing and sellers are going to have to get more creative to sell their homes.
The house located in north Scottsdale is listed for a cool $2.4 million dollars.
The owner is hoping if you can't commit totally to the house, may be the prancing horse in the garage will seal the deal.
This prancing horse lives in a six car garage.
If you want the Ferrari, buy the house at full price and the car comes with it.
"A hard top convertible -- it's a rare car, it's unique.. they're not easy to get," said realtor Andrew Bloom, who says the home's owner agreed to use his personal 2013 Ferrari California to rev up a real estate market that some have described as stalling.
"In this market, you have to offer some incentives. You want to speak to buyers out there and say hey, we've got a unique product and we've got something.. want to throw in with it, so we stand out," he said.
The 7,600 square foot house has a stunning back yard, five bedrooms, six and a half baths -- it's loaded. So is the Ferrari with a price tag of about $225,000 says Bloom. It's only been driven 3,200 miles.
Bloom is marketing the unique house-car listing this week at what he calls the greatest show on Earth: the Barrett-Jackson car auction in Scottsdale. He has had a booth at the auction for over 10 years.
"We're having visitors from all over the world stop by our booth and get info on the housing market," said Bloom.
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NEW YORK, June 25, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- CE Week 2014 -- In keeping with the goal of accelerating the adoption of 4K Ultra HD standard, Seiki (www.seiki.com), a leading brand in the emerging 4K Ultra HD display market, today announced its entry into the desktop monitor segment with a new lineup of 4K Ultra HD displays. The new Seiki 4K displays will be branded Seiki Pro, the company's innovation brand for advanced products, and designed for today's 4K Ultra HD early-adopter users ready for the ultimate desktop computing and gaming experience.
"According to industry experts, 4K desktop monitors are forecasted to reach two million units in 2014 and continue to climb through 2017. Seiki aims to tackle the desktop monitor market and duplicate the success we've experienced in the 4K Ultra HD TV market," said Frank Kendzora, executive vice president at Seiki. "Our strategy again is to offer products that capture the excitement surrounding 4K Ultra HD and make the technology available to the masses at a fair price."
Seiki will demonstrate its new high-performance Seiki Pro 4K Displays for the first time at the CE Week Exhibits & Conferences (June 25-26) held at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City.
Seiki Pro 4K displays are designed to deliver the ultimate desktop computing experience for intensive computer graphics, photo and video editing, and programming applications, as well as fast-paced 4K PC gaming at up to 60 frames per second.
Seiki will introduce three displays sizes including a 28- (28U4SEP-G02), 32- (32U4SEP-G02) and 40-inch (40U4SEP-G02) models. Current specification list include:
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The New Jersey Credit Union League receives resumes from individuals interested in employment with credit unions in the state of New Jersey and posts them to its Web site for credit unions to browse when hiring.
If interested in having your resume posted, please review our Resume Posting Policy.
Please note: The League does not endorse the employment of an individual whose resume is posted, nor does it verify the capabilities claimed by that individual.
Email: email@example.com
Seasoned management professional; very dependable, consistent, highly organized and trustworthy; self-starter with willingness to learn new skills.
PROGRESSIVE CREDIT UNION, New York, NY (2003 – June 2014)
Vice President of Medallion Lending (2011 – June 2014)
Senior Loan Specialist (2008 – 2011)
Loan Specialist (2003 – 2008)
ORLEANS PUBLIC SCHOOL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, New Orleans, LA (1999 – 2003)
Loan Department Manager
Interim Collections Manager
Loan Officer
BANCO CENTRAL HISPANO, Miami, FL (1994-1998)
Loan Administrator – Trade Finance
CITIBANK, F.S.B., Miami, FL (1993-1994)
Citigold Manager
AMERICAN EXPRESS BANK, LTD., Miami, FL (1990-1993)
Marketing Assistant
SUNBANK, Miami, FL (1987-1990)
International Customer Service Representative
BANK OF NEW YORK, New York, NY (1981-1987)
Account Administrator
**Please contact me via email for phone number and detailed résumé.**
(Posted: 08/25/14)
18 Raintree Drive
Sicklerville, NJ 08081
Project Management | Portfolio Monitoring | Asset Recovery
"Reduced charge-off 17 points saving $1.86M in 8 months while with the AFFCU"
"Maintained AFFCU delinquency ratio of 1% or below resulting in $2M portfolio"
"Proven audit automating approach saved $27,000 and earned MVP Award"
AIR FORCE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, San Antonio, TX 2008-Present
Asset Recovery Manager
Spearhead strategy and execution of processes for mitigating loss of $2M loan portfolio. Execute efforts across channels to oversee bankruptcy, repossession, and asset recovery responsibilities. Responsible to conduct thorough reviews to determine account status, salvage ability, and analysis necessary for creating performing loans to benefit the institution.
GENERATION FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, San Antonio, TX 2008-2008
Collections Manager
Worked to manage high volume call center with staff of eight. Provided detailed guidance to personnel related to collection of credit card debt, consumer loans, second mortgages and home equity lines of credit. Oversaw and ensured compliance with FDCPA and credit union requirements. Led through management expertise resulting in $16,000 savings through elimination of correspondence redundancy.
PHH MORTGAGE, Mt. Laurel, NJ 2004-2008
Collections Supervisor/Non-Performing Loans (2007-2008)
Responsible for providing administrative and collections duties along with process and project supervision. Directed collection efforts for $620 million non-performing mortgage portfolio. Managed and evaluated performance of 15 department members; addressed deficiencies and determined salary increases. Provided targeted process analysis and problem resolution duties.
Assistant Supervisor of Special Loans (2004-2007)
Managed servicing of Special Loans Portfolio, including ARM's, Section 8, Interest Only Loans, Landscape loans, Buy-downs and others. Interviewed, hired, trained, coached and directed staff of 9; prepared evaluations and recommended salary increases where necessary. Exhibited supervisory knowledge and expertise to advance institution goals.
ANDREWS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, Wrightstown, NJ 2003-2004
Assistant Bank Manager/Head Teller
Key representative responsible for developing sales programs to meet company goals and initiatives.
SOUTH CAROLINA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, Charleston, SC 2000-2002
Credit Counselor
Managed delinquency portfolio of $600,000, including consumer loans, credit card debt along with first and second mortgages. Secured debtor judgments and represented the credit union in the magistrate's court.
FIRST AMERICAN CASH ADVANCE, Charleston, SC 1999-2000
Branch Manager
ANDREWS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, Wrightstown, NJ 1995-1999
Teller/Debt Collector
Increased recoveries by $94k at Air Force Federal Credit Union.
Awarded - Manager of the Year - 2009 & 2011 and Manager of the Quarter for 3rd Quarter – 2010
Masters of Business Administration, (Management), 2012
OUR LADY OF THE LAKE UNIVERSITY, San Antonio, TX
Bachelor of Science (Training & Development), 2007
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY, Carbondale, IL
(Posted: 08/05/14)
Tonisha Morris, MBA
35 Long Street Apt. 3R
Jersey City, NJ 07305
Career Profile
Highly motivated, qualified and accomplished individual with extensive knowledge of financial accounting, looking for a career in accounting utilizing my education, knowledge and skills.
Master of Business Administration, May 2011
Concentration: Accounting & Operational Management
Bachelor of Science in Accounting, May 2008
Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, PA
Employment History
Kids Corporation II
Bookkeeper/Office Administrator Newark, NJ (August 2011-October 2012)
Directed all financial activities and advised partners on management operations for a non-profit organization.
· Handled funds up to $250,000
· Provided executive assistance to Executive Director
· Accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries
· Maintained the chart of accounts; monthly bank statement reconciliation
· Issued financial reports and schedules; assembled information for external auditors for annual audit
· Prepared, submitted and maintained payroll (ADP); imported payroll file into QuickBooks general ledger
Supporting Autism & Families Everywhere, (S.A.F.E. Inc.)
Bookkeeper/Executive Director Wilkes-Barre, PA (September 2008- July 2009)
· Worked closely with external auditors
· Streamlined operations by standardizing and organizing accounting procedures
· Devised and set up accounting systems in QuickBooks and managed accounts payable and accounts receivable
· Liaised with community partners and parents resulting in the recruitment of grants totaling $50,000 and more
Accounts Payable Intern Wilkes-Barre, PA (August 2006- December 2006)
· Collaborated with CFO to organize invoices and purchase orders for an internet based retail company.
· Corrected statements posted to the general ledger
· Communicated with vendors for information about invoices
· Implemented Intercom program to increase productivity while reducing discrepancies
· Entered and paid invoices via Intercom software and reconciled vendor account statements
Leadership and Awards
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
Tax Preparer (February 2007)
· Handled federal and state tax returns for qualifying residents for a community service program administered
· Provided tax consulting services
Wilkes University Dean's List
Misericordia University Track and Field
Misericordia University Circle K
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office 2011, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks Premier Nonprofit Edition 2011, ADP Pay eXpert
(Posted: 04/15/14)
Robert Balestri, Credit Union Collections, part-time, temporary, full-time, Serving Credit Unions for over 25 Years as employee and consultant. (201) 566-6679 firstname.lastname@example.com
(Posted 10/21/13)
Kenneth Wieczorek, Jr.
721 Northumberland Way Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
Cell: 908-229-6725 email@example.com
EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS
Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT (May 2005)
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Center for Financial Certifications (October 2012)
Certified Personal Finance Counselor
Financial Sales Consultant, McGraw Hill FCU (February 2012 – June 2013)
Field Sales and Marketing Supervisor, TruGreen (March 2009 – February 2012)
Owner, Pristine Office Clean, LLC (August 2007 – February 2009)
Senior Loan Officer, Worldwide Financial Resources (November 2007 – November 2008)
Branch Manager, HFC, Union, NJ (February 2006 – August 2007)
(Posted: 09/16/13)
Joyce Gilmore
83 Manhasset Trail
Medford Lakes, NJ 08055
Sales Executive with over 30 years of experience in various operation and sales positions within the business to business market. I possess unique skill sets from credit risk management to consultative selling abilities, driven to exceptional outcomes for both the clients and institutions I serve. My positive attitude enables me to focus on the overachievement of goals while creating a win-win situation for all parties.
Relevant Professional Experiences
Experian – Costa Mesa, CA. – Global leader in consumer and business information, data and advanced analytic solutions.
Senior Account Executive – Credit Risk Specialist – Consultative Selling Expert
CBA Information Services – Cherry Hill, NJ. Consumer and business data provider affiliated with Experian and reseller of information for all major credit reporting agencies
Senior Account Executive – Product and prospect development
SearchTec – Philadelphia, PA. Privately owned regional title insurance, public records research corporation.
Vice President – Director of Sales & Marketing – Start-up company competing in a heavily saturated property search and real estate appraisal market.
Banking Experience – Philadelphia Area
My banking experience was varied, starting in the credit investigation division of one of the largest community banks in the Philadelphia market. Due to my track record for success, I was given the opportunity to design and build new products for the bank which ultimately provided the stepping stones for transition to other banking opportunities and further hone my management skills in all phases of consumer lending.
Other Outstanding Achievements
Past Secretary – New Jersey Coalition for Financial Education (affiliated with the federally funded Jump$tart program)
Board of Directors – Consumer Lending Society
Past Pennsylvania State President – Financial Women International
Past President – Consumer Credit Association of Penn-Jer-Del
Educational Background
Arcadia College (formerly Beaver College), Glenside, PA. Finance Degree program
Bucks County Community College, Newtown, PA.
(Posted: 8/12/13)
Patricia Dowd
33 Barbara Drive
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
973-769-7396 Cell
Work Experience
State Farm Insurance Company, 1996 to 2012, Parsippany, NJ
Credit Union Specialist, 2005 - 2012
Finance Specialist, (Accounting Department) 1996 – 2005
Office Manager
Education/Professional Development
William Paterson University, attended from 2001 – 2003
Credit Union University – continuing education courses for FSP
Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook; FSP, typing 45 WPM
Loan experience, cross-selling, excellent verbal, written and phone communication skills, superior customer service
Work well within a team or independently
(Posted: 06/11/13)
Ira D. Hayes
610 Wilfred Avenue Hamilton, New Jersey 08610
Contact Phone: (609) 532-9575 Home: (609) 931-9143
Email address: firstname.lastname@example.com
Motivated detail oriented individual capable to multitask and prioritize project goals. Experience managing, motivating and mentoring project teams.
Experience in performing various financial or budget analyses in the areas of profit planning, capital expenditures, cash flow budgeting and acquisitions. Knowledgeable of financial markets and the financial structure with emphasis on commercial banks and the Federal Reserve System. Proficient in Microsoft office Suites, 60wpm and 10,000 10-key stroke skills. SAP NetWeaver Version 7.20 and IBM Personal Communications Version 5.9 for Windows. Strong Oral and Written Communication skills with the ability to work with others or independently with minimal supervision.
Conair Corporation, East Windsor, NJ Sept 2007- Present
Compliance Analyst
Hibbert Group, Trenton, NJ Aug 2007- Sept 2007
Accounts Payable Specialist (Temporary Position)
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia Sept 2006- May 2007
Information Assistant
SunTrust Bank, Richmond VA May 2005-Aug. 2006
Campus Challenge Intern (Financial Service Representative)
Strayer University, Trevose, Pennsylvania Oct 2008- Dec 2011
Master of Business Administration in Finance
- Managerial Accounting
- Quantitative Methods
- Financial Management
- Law, Ethics & Corp. Governance
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia Aug 2002- Aug 2007
Bachelor of Science in Finance
- Production Operations Management
- Business Statistics
- Managerial Economics
- Security analysis & Portfolio management
Financial Management: Worked as a team leader on a student team that researched and analyzed a company in order to provide data on financial management. Implemented cash management strategies.
Funds Management in Financial Institutions: Served as a financial officer directing Writer's Den Inc.'s financial goals, objectives, and budgets. Supervise cash management activities and counseled company's owner on investment needs and options for company productivity.
> Vice President and Secretary, Delta Sigma Pi, Professional Business Fraternity, Eta Omega: Implemented organizational restructuring and guidelines for growing Eta Omega chapter. Foster chapter growth beyond traditional practices to expand membership diversity.
> Volunteer, 10k Ukrop's Marathon
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(Posted: 04/10/13)
Winston Cummings
PO Box 861 ■ Summit, NJ 07901 ■ H (973)399-3083 ■ C (201)704-4481
Financial Analyst experience in healthcare finance and health insurance industry which comprises:
Extensive years of financial analysis ■ GAAP and healthcare financial statement analysis including general ledger account analysis, balance sheet, and profit & loss statement ■ SAP financial performance rating and analysis ■ Credit union financial analysis.
Strong client rapport with a high-level of customer satisfaction.
Built and maintained relationships with several multi-million dollar health insurance and health care providers ■ Successfully developed reports and financial models that consistently exceeded expectations of division management ■ Researched and created health care financial data base to assign credit ratings for healthcare providers thereby creating an opportunity for product expansion ■ Results-oriented with solid presentation, problem-solving and analytical abilities.
Treasurer – presently volunteering my services
■ Analyzes and prepares audit work papers for annual church audit
■ Analyzes and prepares all financial statements for monthly presentation to Vestry
■ As an active member of the audit committee, participated in search and selection of independent auditor
2008 – 2012
Financial Analyst - Life/Health Division
Managed portfolio, monitored product mix and operating performance of assigned health insurance companies.
■ Monitored financial strength and debt rating relationships for high-profile health insurance companies including Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans, and several other niche-market life and health insurers.
■ Published financial strength and debt ratings for not-for-profit organizations including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arkansas, Kansas and Vermont.
■ Analyzed financial statements and prepared financial credit ratings for insurance companies and healthcare systems.
■ Evaluated the ability of companies/assigned a rating to a company's balance sheet strength, operating performance and business profile.
■ Analyzed financial data, trends, and financial risks associated with business operations and investment decision.
o On the basis of these results, prepared reports and made presentations, usually with recommendations to assign credit ratings to business profile and operating performance.
o Issued press releases based on changes in a company's rating status.
■ Kept abreast of new regulations or policies that may have affected business operations.
■ Monitored the economy to determine its effect on company earnings.
■ Analyzed enterprise risk management policy.
■ Extensive travel throughout the country meeting with senior management of rated and unrated insurance organizations and healthcare systems to discuss performance, strategies for business development, and financial strength capabilities.
1975 - 2007
Accounting Manager, Mountainside Hospital Campus, 1998 - 2007
Prepared and analyzed all financial statements for 345-bed licensed healthcare facility with $550m revenue budget. Prepared balance sheet analysis, including year–end audit work papers for Controller and external auditors. Supervised senior staff accountant. Prepared and presented monthly financial statements to Controller and Director of Finance.
■ Identified opportunities to reduce expenses by performing variance analysis and discussing results with department managers.
■ Advised new department managers on best practices and instructed them on how to interpret monthly budget and expense variance reports.
■ Prepared financial trend report, department expense variance analysis, and physician practice revenue trend analysis for Director of Finance.
■ Monitored revenue growth through monthly analysis of net patient service revenue ensuring cash posting accuracy and completeness.
■ Captured and managed outsource billing for Physician Practice by reviewing, analyzing and preparing journal entry to record revenue and allowances for multi office complex (MBR reporting).
■ Captured and managed outsource billing for Dialysis Program by reviewing, analyzing and preparing journal entry to record revenue and allowances (AMI reporting).
■ Monitored accounts receivable by tracking and reconciling multi-system posting of revenue and allowance.
■ Analyzed and provided explanations for both budget and plan variances.
Certificate Nonprofit Governance, Seton Hall University Board Leadership Institute.
Certificate Hospital Financial Management, Healthcare Financial Management Assoc.
Degree B. S. Accounting, Rutgers University, Newark, N.J
Healthcare Industry specific software: HBOC (PFM, PMM, FRX, TrendStar, STAR, HBI) and Vista.
A.M. Best specific software: BPS
Treasurer -- Atlantic Health System Employees' Federal Credit Union, Summit, N.J.
Member -- Board of Directors, Atlantic Health Employees' Federal Credit Union, Summit, N.J.
Member -- New Jersey Chapter of Healthcare Financial Management Association.
Treasurer -- St. Andrew and Holy Communion Church, South Orange, N.J.
Treasurer -- Grenadian American Organization of New.Jersey, Newark, N.J.
(Posted: 04/03/13)
Ben Ellison
One Culver Drive
New City, New York 10956
To obtain a collections or customer service related position in the credit union field that would utilize my collections, customer service, and communications skills
Collections/Customer Service
* Collected past due balances from hospitals and other medical facilities utilizing SAP
* Collected past due balances for mortgages, automobile and personal loans
* Recommended accounts for repossession, legal and charge off
* Resolved customer inquiries and complaints
* Sent out delinquency letters
* Performed skip tracing by contacting references, co-makers and employers
* Processed credit card and check by phone payments
* Assisted in the reversals and redeposits of return checks
* Recorded payments for bankruptcy and charged off loans in appropriate logs
* Opened new accounts by using customers' payment histories to determine credit limits
* Coordinated collection and return check activities with various company departments
* Generated monthly SAP reports
* Reconciled Accounts
Aventis Environmental Science, Pearson Education, Verizon, and CHMS
Positions in the Purchasing & Account Support Departments
Merck Medco Managed Care
Ramapo College, Mahwah, New Jersey, B.S. Business Administration
Temple University, Philadelphia, Pa.
New Jersey Real Estate License- 1997 Referral Associate Salesperson
National Real Estate Referral Group. Affiliated with Coldwell Banker
* Top Notch, AS400, SAP, Accounting Express, and I2K programs to research and collect delinquent accounts
* Worked with Excel and MS Word for daily work activities and special projects


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Book your room at Barceló Corralejo Bay
4-star adults-only hotel with a full-service spa in La Oliva (Corralejo)
This spa hotel is located in La Oliva (Corralejo), close to the beach, Playa Las Agujas, Corralejo Dunes Natural Park, and Corralejo Beach. Regional attractions also include Papagayo Beach and Marina Rubicon.
Hotel Features
In addition to a restaurant, Barceló Corralejo Bay features an outdoor pool. Other amenities include a full-service spa and a poolside bar.
Room Amenities
Televisions come with satellite channels. Guestrooms also feature wireless Internet access (surcharge), high-speed (wired) Internet access (surcharge), and air conditioning.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
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At your hotel
In addition to a full-service spa, Barceló Corralejo Bay features an outdoor pool and a health club. The hotel offers a restaurant. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast. High-speed wired and wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge.
Business-related amenities at this 4-star property consist of a business center and a meeting room. Event facilities measure 700 square feet (65 square meters). This business-friendly hotel also offers a sauna, a steam room, and a rooftop terrace. For a surcharge, the property provides a roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request), an area shuttle, and a ferry terminal shuttle. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).
Barceló Corralejo Bay has designated areas for smoking.
- 24-hour front desk
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Total number of rooms - 231
- Number of floors - 3
- Bar/lounge
- Coffee/tea in lobby
- Concierge services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Full-service spa
- Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
- Turkish bath/Hammam
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Health club
- Designated smoking areas
- Billiards or pool table
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Hair salon
- Business center
- Laundry facilities
- Garden
- Rooftop terrace
- One meeting room
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Multilingual staff
- Poolside bar
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Year Built 2000
- Area shuttle (surcharge)
- Conference space size (feet) - 700
- Conference space size (meters) - 65
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Sauna
- Shopping on site
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Spa services on site
- Steam room
- Outdoor pool
- Television in lobby
- Free breakfast
- Wireless Internet access - surcharge
- Wired (high-speed) Internet access - surcharge
Stay connected
Available in all rooms: Wireless internet access ( 7 EUR per day ) , Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge)
Available in some public areas: Wireless internet access ( 7 EUR per day ) , Wired high-speed internet ( 20 EUR per 24-hour period )
Park your car
Self parking (surcharge)
In your room
- Balcony
- Air conditioning
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Shower/tub combination
- Satellite TV service
- In-room safe
- Desk
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Wireless Internet access (surcharge)
- Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge)
Eat and drink
A complimentary breakfast is offered.
Barceló Corralejo Bay has a restaurant on site.
Room service is available.
Have fun
Day-time and night-time entertainment (all ages).DiscoPool BarNight life at Corralejo
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a health club, a sauna, and a steam room.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Personal motorized watercraft on site
- Sailing nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Skydiving nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Aerobics on site
- Scooter/moped rentals on site
- Golf lessons available nearby
U Spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a spa tub, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
- Steam room in spa
- Manicures and pedicures
- Body wraps
- Body scrubs
- Aromatherapy treatments
- Sauna in spa
- Spa tub in spa
- Massages
- Body treatments
- Facial treatments
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
- Accessible bathroom
- Accessible path of travel
- In-room accessibility
The fine print for Barceló Corralejo Bay
When you arrive
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
When you leave
Check-out time is noon
How you can pay
Accepted at this hotel: MasterCard, Visa, American Express
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
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.
Minimum guest age is 17
Caters to adults only
- Fee for in-room wireless Internet: EUR 7 per day (rates may vary)
- Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: EUR 7 per day (rates may vary)
- Fee for high-speed Internet (wired) in public areas: EUR 20 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
- Airport shuttle fee: EUR 84 per vehicle (one way)
- Self parking fee: EUR 8 per day
- In-room safe fee: EUR 3 per day
We should mention
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 2500, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation. Guests under 17 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property.


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Posted: March 31, 2010
The Occlusion of Equality in Campaign Finance Law
Last Thursday, federal courts decided two significant campaign finance cases. In SpeechNow.org v. Federal Election Commission, the D.C. Circuit struck down limits on contributions to a nonprofit group that sought to make independent expenditures for and against federal candidates. In the other case, Republican National Committee v. Federal Election Commission, the D.C. federal district court upheld provisions of the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (commonly known as "McCain-Feingold") limiting "soft money" contributions to political parties. These decisions follow the U.S. Supreme Court's January decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, which struck down a prohibition on corporate expenditures for or against federal candidates.
The details of these cases can be mind-numbing, especially for those who don't closely follow this area of law. Focusing on the details, moreover, can cause us to miss the bigger picture.
This comment steps back from the fine points of campaign finance law to examine the overarching problem with the Supreme Court's campaign finance jurisprudence - namely, its rejection of equality as a central value in our democracy. The body of law that the Court has developed over three and one-half decades has led not only to a stunted constitutional doctrine, but also to an impoverished public discourse. Ironically, the effect of the Court's First Amendment jurisprudence has been to suppress discussion of equality as a justification for regulating politics. For those of us who believe that equality is a central democratic value, a reinvigoration of this discourse is long overdue.
Buckley's Rejection of the Equality Rationale
The central problem can be traced to a sentence in Buckley v. Valeo, the Supreme Court's 1976 decision setting the framework for judicial review of contribution and expenditure limits. According to Buckley: "The concept that government may restrict the speech of some elements of our society in order to enhance the relative voice of others is wholly foreign to the First Amendment." With these words, the Court took off the table the argument that spending limits might actually enhance our democratic discourse. Buckley presumed that a system of unlimited campaign expenditures works best and, at the same time, eliminated the promotion of systemic equality as a basis for spending limits. The prevention of corruption or its appearance became the sole permissible justification for limits on individual spending.
In the decades following Buckley, the constitutional debate over campaign finance too often got sidetracked over whether money was really speech or, as Justice Stevens argued, "property ... not speech." This is the wrong question. Whether or not money is speech, it clearly facilitates political expression. Money is necessary to have one's political views heard, and therefore to participate meaningfully in campaign-related debates.
The observation that money facilitates speech doesn't end the constitutional inquiry, however, but is just the beginning. If one accepts the proposition that money facilitates political speech, a corollary is that those without resources aren't able to participate meaningfully in the conversations of democracy. The have-nots in our society therefore enjoy less political influence than the haves - and much less than the have-alots. In a society committed to political equality, this state of affairs is deeply troubling.
Citizens United and the Occlusion of Equality
Buckley eliminated equality as a justification for individual spending limits. When it came to corporate expenditures, however, the Supreme Court's opinion in Austin v. Michigan Chamber of Commerce allowed limits due to "the corrosive and distorting effects of immense aggregations of wealth that are accumulated with the help of the corporate form." This is a form of the equality rationale, albeit a narrow one - and an outlier from the rest of the Court's campaign finance jurisprudence, which disallowed equality as a rationale for spending limits. The Court's decision in Citizens United this January hammered the last nail in equality's coffin, expressly overruling Austin's anti-distortion rationale.
Citizens United may have brought greater consistency to the law, but it did so by rejecting a value central to our democracy. By eliminating equality as a justification for limits on corporate campaign spending, the Supreme Court has further distorted the public discourse over the rules that should govern the political process. Equality is the idea that, like Voldemort, must not be named.
The most harmful consequence of the Court's campaign finance jurisprudence, from Buckley to Citizens United, is the occlusion of equality as a democratic value. Yet political equality is a principle that the Court has recognized and, indeed, held constitutionally required in other contexts.
An example is the "one person, one vote" principle, based on which the Court struck down legislative districts of unequal size in cases like Reynolds v. Sims. An even more helpful example is Harper v. Virginia, in which the Court struck down state poll taxes, on the ground that they improperly make wealth a measure of one's qualification to vote. Harper was right to hold that one's personal resources shouldn't impede the right to vote. The same is true with respect to other forms of political participation. Without some limits on campaign spending, wealth will invariably be a determinant of political influence - including both who gets elected to office and what laws they pass (or choose not to pass) once in office.
Resurrecting Equality
Last week's decision in SpeechNow.org exemplifies the consequences of the Court's occlusion of equality. Federal law purports to limits contributions to groups like SpeechNow, which seeks to spend money for and against candidates for federal office.
As explained above, preventing corruption and its appearance is the only permissible basis for spending limits. Because SpeechNow planned only to make independent expenditures, the D.C. Circuit concluded that there was no real risk of corruption arising from contributions to that group. Under settled law, which holds that equality isn't a legitimate justification for contribution limits, that was the only reasonable conclusion. But if equality were a permissible rationale, the case would have come out the other way. Even without coordination between federal candidates and SpeechNow, a lack of regulation tends to give wealthy donors an advantage over the rest of us, in their superior ability to influence the political process.
Until equality is given a place in conversations over campaign finance regulation, the prospects for meaningful reform are extremely limited. For progressives seeking to promote democratic equality, the task is twofold. In the short term, we need to prevent the Supreme Court from doing further damage to existing law. This will require a defense of cases like RNC v. FEC, which challenge what is left of McCain-Feingold and other laws that limit campaign spending.
In the long term, we need to reinvigorate the discourse over campaign finance, by resurrecting equality as a justification for regulation. The current Supreme Court will not be receptive to this argument, but this Court will not sit forever. We need to develop a new jurisprudence, one that respects the ideal of all citizens being able to participate as equals in the conversations of democracy. As advocates, academics, and ordinary citizens, we must lay the groundwork for this new jurisprudence and, by doing so, help reinstate equality as a central value in our democracy.
Dan Tokaji is an authority on election law and voting rights. He specializes in election reform, including such topics as voting technology, voter ID, provisional voting, and other subjects addressed by the Help America Vote Act of 2002. He also studies issues of fair representation, including redistricting and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. View Complete Profile


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Viola Moffitt Jan. 19, 1922-Jan. 8, 2013
Viola E. Moffitt, 90, of Oak Harbor, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013, at Riverview Healthcare Campus, Oak Harbor. She was born on Jan. 19, 1922, in Findlay, the daughter of Orville and Lois (Baker) Thompson.
Per the wishes of the family, there will be no visitation or funeral service. Interment will be held at a later date in Van Horn Cemetery, Vanlue. Robinson-Walker Funeral Home & Crematory, Oak Harbor has assisted the family with arrangements. Online condolences can be shared with the family at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com.


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The Gentlemen & Jennifer @ Cape Cod Museum of Art
When: Sun Jan 6th
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Where: Cape Cod Museum of Art | 60 Hope Lane | Dennis
Music & More adds bright note to winter
DENNIS – Just as a new year begins, the Cape Cod Museum of Art's popular "Music & More" concert series comes along to enliven many a wintry Sunday afternoon. The 12 acts scheduled represent a variety of musical genres, including pop, folk, blues, light classical and several types of jazz.
Kicking off the series will be "The Gentlemen and Jenifer," featuring singer/songwriter Jenifer Jackson accompanied by Jason Mercer and Matt Kanelos, on Jan. 6. During her career, Jackson has toured the United States, Europe and Japan promoting her recordings. Her album "So High" received nationwide airplay and was named Best Soft Pop Album of 2003 by Tangents UK. Jackson also composed the score for the award-winning Indie film "Daydream Believer." Folk tunes, the bossa nova and old-style country have all found a place in her diverse vocal repertoire.
The other 11 acts in the "Music & More" series are as follows:
Jan. 13: The Cape Cod Chamber Ensemble Sextet, with the "Wind Sextets" of Hayden and Mozart.
Jan. 20: vocalist Claudia Schmidt
Jan. 27: jazz vocalist Kate McGarry accompanied by pianist Tim Ray
Feb. 3: Take 3 Jazz
Feb. 10: Brazilian Jazz, featuring vocalist/guitarist Livio Freitas
Feb. 17: standards by Society by the Sea, featuring vocalist Cerise
Feb. 24: Bijou with gypsy jazz
March 3: jazz saxophonist Cercie Miller
March 10: cellist Bo Ericsson
March 17: Tripping Lily, a string band with pop sensibilities
March 24: The Dixie Diehards with a tribute to Jelly Roll Morton
Each concert will begin at 2:30 p.m. and last about an hour, with refreshments to follow. Admission is $12 for museum members, $15 for nonmembers. Reservations are recommended and may be made by calling (508) 385-4477, ext. 15. Those who attend the concerts may also view the exhibitions in the museum's galleries before and after the program.
The museum is located at
60 Hope Lane
, off Route 6A on the grounds of the Cape CodCenter for the Arts. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Regular admission is $9, $8 for seniors, $5 for students 13 to 18, and free for children 12 and under. More information may be obtained by calling (508) 385-4477.
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Singer/songwriter Jenifer Jackson will be the featured artist in a Music & More concert scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 6, at the Cape Cod Museum of Art. (Photo credit: Alex Carr)
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In addition to not plunging needlessly into another country's civil war, the Obama administration's restraint on Libya so far has had another positive effect: it has revealed just how unhinged and fanatical many of the advocates of intervention are. Do these people really believe that every event in the world is the responsibility of the President of the United States, or is it just hyperbole to get the war they want? It seems that some of them really believe it. Laurent Gbagbo hasn't given up his hold on power in Ivory Coast. Is the violence by Gbagbo supporters in Abidjan Obama's responsibility, too?
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None of the causes of WWII can be found in the Spanish Civil War. What is striking about the Spanish Civil War with the advantage of seventy-five years of hindsight is how significant some contemporaries thought it was and how largely unimportant (for everyone outside Spain) it proved to be.
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Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFM) is one of the stocks that is going to give emotional investors sleepless nights. On the one hand it's starting to look expensive in relation to its growth prospects, particularly with competitors making plans to encroach on its market area. On the other, its growth prospects are starting to make it look cheap on a long term basis. I happen to like both sides of the argument, hence the uncertainty. I don't buy stocks that I am uncertain of, but I'm sure others will have more concrete views.
I wanted to articulate some of the salient points so investors could make their own minds up.
A Smaller Piece of a Bigger Pie?
The sub-heading is why the proposition is so tricky at Whole Foods. More often than not, any analysis of a company usually involves trying to find its value proposition within a particular point of a cycle that most companies go through. I'll try to elucidate. The cycle typically runs a bit like this: high growth nascent industry phase, growth phase as company matures, GDP (plus a bit more) growth phase as maturity sets in and competitors enter, GDP (or less) growth phase as the company matures.
Of course this type of conceptual thinking is usually expressed rationally in a discounted cash flow analysis and the question is always "am I paying the right price for the stock?" The best answer usually lies within a better understanding of where the company is in the cycle. So what does it all mean for Whole Foods?
Well, usually a company is involved in fighting for a bigger piece of a relatively smaller pie in the future. Competitors enter and it gets that much harder to retain or grow market share. However, with Whole Foods I think that its end markets will accelerate in the future so that we will be in an elongated position within the second growth phase of the cycle. The pie will get bigger and Whole Foods can still generate growth even with a smaller piece.
A quick look at some of the key metrics suggests that quarterly gross margin comparisons are still favorable while same store comparables remain in the 8%+ range.
So far so good, and there are no real signs of slowing growth in the metrics yet.
Bigger Pie
Long term, the trend towards organic, 'healthy' or non-GM foods looks assured. I use inverted commas because I'm not someone who views GM foods as being unhealthy, but I am a cynic when it comes to the unfailing ability of the media and celebrities to discuss important subject matters that they know nothing about. Scare stories involving health issues are particularly prevalent and few more so than GM foods.
Another favorable trend will be that of increasing discretionary spending by wealthier career women. I wouldn't underestimate this trend. Indeed, in the recent conference call Whole Foods outlined that 20% of its customers do about 75-80% of its business. This is a kind of devotion only usually inspired by Scientology or other cults. In addition marketing data suggested that they gained 22% in new customers in the quarter.
In a sense, this is why Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT) and Costco (NASDAQ: COST) don't appear to be making inroads yet, despite their expansion into the food category. Shoppers like the Whole Foods retail experience and the feeling of 'being healthy' by eating there. They don't get this at Wal-Mart or Costco, even if the food is exactly the same. Moreover, if Wal-Mart and Costco are expanding their food operations, it will squeeze the traditional mass market grocers who will then try and find other areas of growth, and this could mean trouble for Whole Foods.
A Smaller Piece
With that said, I'm simply not ready to cast aside everything I've ever learned about market forces. The big box retailers may not offer the same retail experience to a typical Whole Foods customer, but traditional grocers like Kroger (NYSE: KR) and Safeway (NYSE: SWY) have a footfall of customers who probably also shop at Whole Foods.
Kroger in particular has management that has demonstrated that it is willing to go to every length to wring every sale it possibly can out of its customers. At some point, the sheer weight of footfall will start to tell, and they will both start to grab meaningful market share.
Moreover, while the devoted will still stay, the newly acquired customers may prove fickle amidst the temptation of every food retailer chasing the 'health' angle.
Where Next for Whole Foods?
If you strip out the amount spent on new stores the FCF/EV yield is 4.5%, which is a surprisingly high number for such a highly fancied stock. However, I think it does imply that Whole Foods needs to hit its earnings targets over the next few years.
There is little margin for error here, and any slowdown in comparable same store sales growth and this stock will get hit hard. If so, the stock will be worth a look because its end markets look good. However, I would rather buy it when the market is pricing it as I see it, rather than as a bigger piece of a bigger pie.
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A 13-year-old boy tendered an admission — the juvenile court equivalent of a guilty plea — to a charge of involuntary manslaughter for accidentally shooting Monae Turnage in March. A 12-year-old friend admitted to being an accessory to the crime for helping move her body.
Prosecutors revealed an important detail at the hearing, saying Monae was still breathing when the boys moved her body out of the older one's home and into an alley in the rear of the 1600 block of Cliftview Ave. on March 3. They covered her body in trash bags filled with construction debris in an attempt to conceal her, according to Assistant State's Attorney Patrick Moran.
Monae's mother, Edith Turnage, who attended the hearing at the Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center, shuddered when she heard that Monae was still alive when the body was discarded.
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"It was hard hearing all that again," he said of the court proceedings. "I didn't want to have to go through all that again. … I just hope they get the maximum they can get."
Circuit Court Judge Robert Kershaw, after accepting the pleas, told the boys about a juvenile who had been involved in a similar case seven years ago and came back to court in recent weeks. He said that suspect, now 21, was embarking on a career in medical services, "dedicating his life" to helping people.
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Police have said the children were apparently playing when the gun went off. The youths were supposed to be roller skating but were in a home when the older boy got the gun from under a relative's bed. He initially lied to investigators, saying the girl had left his home, authorities said.
Martinez Armstrong, a 21-year-old half-brother of one of the suspects, has been charged with reckless endangerment and being a felon in possession of a firearm, after police linked him to the weapon.
The case took on an added twist when it was revealed that a city police officer, John A. Ward, was being investigated for allegedly helping the young suspects in the aftermath of the shooting. He was suspended in early March but has not been charged with a crime.
Law enforcement sources have said that the officer, a four-year veteran assigned to the Eastern District, was engaged to a relative of one of the teenage suspects and that the rifle suspected of having been used in the shooting was found in his personal vehicle.
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Edith Turnage has described her daughter as an "intelligent young lady, a very pretty young lady," who "wanted to do something with her life." She had perfect attendance at William C. March Middle School, where classmates held a vigil that was attended by hundreds, including several city leaders.
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- What I Love About My Small Home:
- I love the utility of it. It has to be an efficient use of space that doesn't hinder your living. Each room is its own haven. The bedroom with the porch has a lovely feel to it, as linen curtains blow in the the breeze. The kitchen is so fun to cook in. Everything is right there! I really enjoy cooking and love the textures and surfaces of the various ceramic and metal cooking bowls and utensils. The living room has a calming effect and just makes you want to curl up on the sofa and read a good book. I have lots of plants dotted everywhere, the newest one hanging from the four post bed! So I suppose what I love about this place is the light and life it has.
- Biggest Challenge of Living in a Small Space
- This is my 6th apartment in 7 years. Each one has presented different challenges. This apartment was probably the most difficult to figure out, but has been the most rewarding. The tall ceilings have allowed me to use the full height of the room for added shelving and storage. The kitchen had a great wall that wasn't being used. I absolutely love the open storage I added for easy access to all those things I use the most often. In the kitchen, I also added towel racks onto an ikea kitchen cart for added utility. Storage is always difficult, and I have made use of a variety of containers, from suitcases to woven baskets! These containers fill a floor to ceiling expedit shelving unit in the living room and are also used under the couch and below the bed. Those are great places to hide away games or winter jackets. I must admit every time I have used "I" in this paragraph it really means with the help of my very handy mom, dad and sisters. They love it when I move!
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Where is your bathroom?
I was gonna ask the same thing...is it out in the hallway?
Looks like it. I wonder if that's included in the square footage?
I really like your apartment. I'm moving into a 450sqft studio this weekend and your place is inspirational!
Great Job!
I like your plants and greenery. It's hard to get a grasp of the entire space from these pictures though. The 5th photo is useless.
I have the same "J" cup as you!
Looks great from the little I can see. I demand a house tour!
Or do you share the bathroom with the other apartment? I like the setup and use of space, but I would have liked more perspective shots with #4 and #5.
I need plants.
Looks like a shared bathroom from the layout. It looks amazing! These belong in a magazine!!!
Thanks everyone! The apartment is in a 100+ year old house, and as such has been renovated lots of time. The upstairs has been turned into two apartments, but we share a common bathroom in the hallway. This was not included in the square feet, nor in a photos. The bed is the Hemnes four poster from ikea. It has been great. I have only had to trim down the posts once, when I lived in a small basement suite.
Its funny how different the feel of place can be from the photos taken of it. I decided on the tighter perspectives in 4 and 5 as I believe it is a more accurate representation of what your eye focuses on while in the space. Although I do agree more broader perspectives would have been great!
That sectional is to die for! Is it vintage with the original upholstery?
Absolutely adore the sectional! It's interesting that your fridge and freezer are separate. That's not something you see too often. Lovely space you've created. The kitchen is very homey.
If you wanna pee in the middle of the night, does it mean that you must go out of the apartment? Hello!
Thanks for clearing up the bathroom mystery. Your place is really cute. I like the kitchen and the sectional the best.
I'm somewhat curious about the legality of the shared bathroom thing, as in, what official type of housing that counts as. Sorry - it's the urban planner in me. Carry on!
I loooooooove it!!!
sexy couch.
LOVE that couch!
Many old homes that have been converted to small apartments have shared bathrooms. It certainly seems to work in this layout. I love the blending of the clean lines of Ikea product (the Swedes have great style) and the vintage collection of old suitcases and 40's sectional. Great styling and well put together. After 6 apartments in 7 years you've developed a good eye for turning a small space into a cozy home to hang out and cook for friends/family. The photos are fabulous!
Oh I love your place! The sectional sofa is to die for; is it vintage? Is the table at the foot of the bed actually attached & came as part of the bed or did you add that on? I love it! The plants, the green & browns with little splashes of color thrown in are perfect.
Your kitchen is some straight-up hotness.
i also have bathroom outside my front door and works perfectly!! it is actually down about 6 steps so not even on same level but i do not share so is my own.. in nearly 5 years i have never met a neighbour in middle of night and i am not on top floor and a family of 4 live above me, i only lock it when going out otherwise left open. It is most normal thing in world for me now.. dont give it a second thought! i love to see others with same....
Are there vintage suitcases under the sectional? I love that sectional! Also like your soothing color scheme in the kitchen.
Oh, one more question--do you sleep with the table over your bed? Don't you kick it with your feet?
The sectional is vintage and was bought from craigslist! I have only replaced the foam in the cushions. Definitely suitcases under the couch, as well as under the bed and on top of the expedit shelving. You would expect really romantic things in them probably, but the ones under the couch are filled with tools and electrical cords!
I was worried about kicking the table at the end of the bed, and put things on it sparingly. But I am much more of an upper body flailer, and have even kept glass of water at the end of the bed with no ill effect! The table was hand built to fit somewhere else at some other point in time, but fits exactly over the bed!
The shared bathroom thing is really not a problem. It is crazy how rarely we run into each other and it keeps rent low!
Loved your small and cozy apartment. Would just love to come for dinner!!!! How about an invite . I really think you have created a wonderful living space in such a small area.
Makes me wistful ...
OP mentions the bathroom isn't included in the square footage - this should eliminate this apartment in the contest.
Regarding the square footage, as the bathroom is shared space across a hallway, I was left wondering if the size should be included. Also if the hallway would then have to be included. Since both the hallway and bathroom are small and wouldn't put my apartment over the size limit, and that I don't have design control over it, I did not include it.
Your kitchen is really cool, Jennifer. Can you tell me where you got the pot shelves? IKEA?? Thanks!!
I really like your kitchen island. Is that also IKEA?


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