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The long established Financial Rule of 100 offers a guiding light, a safety guide, for investors of all ages but especially for the 50+ age group.
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Subtract your age from 100 and the difference is the maximum percentage of investment capital that one should permit to be at risk. Note the word maximum, not the minimum, permitted to be at risk.
Risky investments are not for everyone. It is dangerous for everyone who violates the financial rule of 100. At age 55 (100 – 55 = 45) permit no more than 45 percent of your investment assets to be in risky investments and move 55 percent to safety and as you age, move more and more to safety.
Want to do away with the math? Try the money aging factor — your age is the factor. Your age tells you the minimum percentage of your investment capital that should be safe, guaranteed and re-insured investments.
"I'm more interested in the return of my money than the return on my money." — Mark Twain
Here's my gambling success formula: Gamble with no more today than you can afford to lose today. At the race track, in the Casino and on Wall Street, gamble with no more today than you can afford to lose today.
Where should I invest my retirement plan?
Retirement plans should be in safe places with guaranteed growth. You give up all of the tax incentives relative to risky investments when you invest qualified retirement plans in risky investments.
Avoid the IRS forced liquidation sale at a loss of which you can never, ever, recover. At age 70 1/2, we are forced to take the required minimum distribution (RMD) from qualified retirement plans. The RMD dollar amount is based upon the value of the plan as of December 31st of the prior year. In a year when the market is down, we must liquidate a larger number of stock shares from mutual funds and securities at a loss of which we can never recover on the shares sold.
The golden years of retirement now require more gold. Golden bonus annuities can provide more income, more growth and less tax. Annuities offer an ideal place to invest qualified retirement plans with guaranteed growth and guaranteed income you cannot outlive. Guaranteed income forever. Now that's peace of mind — sleep insurance for the golden years of retirement.


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My Ford Contour, the fan motor just stopped working. I switched it from a/c to heat and nothing. What should I check for first? I tried to check the fuse box but coudn't figure out which one it was. Can u help me? Should I replace the fan motor?
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patrick mannion from Greg Solow's Engine Room, July 19, 2009, 17:25Master
Fuse 23 (15 Amp) protects the heater control circuit, Fuse 37 supplies power to the fan blower relay, violet orange at the motor should be power key on at the blower motor, black red wire gets grounded at the blower switch or blower resistor pack if it has not failed. Grounding the Black red wire at the blower motor should make the blower motor work at full speed if motor is OK and is receiving power.
ReplyVisitor, July 30, 2010, 21:11
I have a similar problem with my Ford Contour but my blower stops working altogether. It was doing it off and on for a while then altogether stopped. I started checking stuff i hot wired the motor and its fine pulled the relay out and straight wired it and its fine. The fuses are good and i found a dash switch next to nothing on eBay so what the hey i tried it, nothing. Did the same routine check today minus the new switch and it worked until about seven hours later when i got back in my car. So i checked the voltage at my blower and it was 2.5 or so volts on all speeds. I'm thinking a bad ground. I did clean my batt. terminal before it started working today for a brief amount of time.
Answer #2Visitor, May 17, 2010, 12:31
i got same problem sort of but i got mine runnning all time can,t get shut off unless car off
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hear is you best answer do have a fuse tester that make your day easier take the test under drives dash there fuse box check them the ones the guy told you to check but don,t be afraid to check restcto make sure there all good good lick from james b
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Heart thumping music, incredible acts of daring and performers at their peak levels of ability were all on display as Pets Lifeline held their second annual Black Cat Cabaret at the Field of Dreams last Thursday and Friday. The talented troop of Las Vegas performers – all volunteers from their regular jobs with Cirque du Soleil's KA – helped raise an impressive $120,000 for our local animal shelter.
As the evening got underway, a fast-paced array of acts took to the stage including a rodeo-inspired rope act complete with synth cowboy music and a hula-hoops-on-steroids ditty that looked like loads of fun to perform. Each act was better than the last with creativity that just kept on flowing as the performers moved effortlessly from one act to the next. There were aerial artists that defied gravity, pulling themselves up and away from the ground to suddenly drop straight down, unrolling themselves from cocoon-like sheaths of twisted fabric. And a dance number reminiscent of the unique musical theatre STOMP, from a performer with loose ties to the show.
Mistress of ceremonies Erica Linz kept the audience entertained with her witty banter and flirty behavior, much of it aimed at local auctioneer, Ed Vaughn, who took center stage during intermission to rattle off a number of high ticket auction items as well as a fund-a-need for the shelter's spay and neuter program that netted more than $80,000.
"Almost as important as raising this level of money is illustrating to the community that Pets Lifeline is capable of great things. We are dedicated to "raising the bar" for not only the health and welfare of our tiniest of wards residing in the shelter but the expectations from our entire community," said Desiree Stinson, PLL executive director.
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Project Safe Neighborhoods:
David B. Fein, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that ARMANDO GONZALEZ, also known as "Doughboy," 29, of Lisbon Street, Hartford, pleaded guilty today before United States District Judge Mark R. Kravitz in New Haven to one count of possession of a firearm by a previously convicted felon.
According to court documents and statements made in court, on June 30, 2011, GONZALEZ possessed a .40 caliber handgun. The firearm was seized during the execution of a search warrant of GONZALEZ's apartment. On that date, law enforcement officers also seized 14 marijuana plants and 859 baggies of heroin.
Prior to June 30, 2011, GONZALEZ had been convicted of criminal possession of a firearm and first degree larceny, both felonies. It is a violation of federal law for a person previously convicted of a felony offense to possess a firearm or ammunition that has moved in interstate or foreign commerce.
Judge Kravitz has scheduled sentencing for December 30, 2011, at which time GONZALEZ faces a maximum term of imprisonment of 10 years and a fine of up to $250,000.
GONZALEZ has been detained since his arrest on June 30, 2011.
This case was investigated by the Hartford Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Jonathan S. Freimann.
The Project Safe Neighborhoods Initiative is aimed at reducing gun and gang violence, deterring illegal possession of guns, and improving the safety of residents of Connecticut's cities. Participants in the initiative include community members and organizations as well as federal, state and local law enforcement agencies.
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Hendricks, R.A., Boyle, E.A.E., Kastner, C.L. and Fung, D.Y.C. 2000. Compilation of intervention methods and conditions, and ingredient limits, for controlling Camplyobacter jejuni in meat and poultry products. J. Rapid Methods Automation in Microbiology 8: 285-305.
Mukprasirt, A., Herald, T.J., Boyle, D.L. and Boyle, E.A.E. 2001. Physicochemical and microbiological properties of selected rice flour-based batters for fried chicken drumsticks. Poultry Sci. 80:988-996.
Aramouni, F.M., Boyle, E.A.E. and Yasmin, S. 2001. Chemical, microbial, and sensory evaluation of a frozen kubbee product. J. Food Quality. 24(6):551-561.
Brashears, M., Burson, D., Boyle, L., Aramouni, F., Mann, J., and Murphy, M. 2002. Development and evaluation of an Advanced HACCP workshop for meat processors. Dairy Food Environ. Sanit. 22(12):976-984.
Danler, R.J., Boyle, E.A.E., Kastner, C.L., Thippareddi, H., Fung, D.Y.C. and Phebus, R.K. 2003. Effects of chilling rate on outgrowth of Clostridium perfringens spores in vacuum packaged cooked beef and pork. J. Food Prot.66(3):501-503.
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A lot of folks seem pretty confused about what's going on with Harvest Moon. And that's perfectly understandable, because it's a tad complicated. Please allow me to try to explain the situation.
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You might not recognize the name Bokujō Monogatari, which directly translates as "Farm Story," because we westerners have learned to call the series Harvest Moon. And here is where the confusion arises. That name, Harvest Moon, isn't owned by the makers of Bokujō Monogatari, Marvelous AQL, but rather the company that localized and published them for nearly the past two decades.
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WIMBLEDON, England (AP) - The boys from Down Under are down and out at Wimbledon.
For the first time since 1938, no Australian man will be playing in the second round at the All England Club after former champion Lleyton Hewitt, Bernard Tomic and Matthew Ebden all lost on Tuesday.
Tomic was the biggest Australian hope after reaching the quarterfinals last year as a qualifier, but he lost to Belgian wild card David Goffin. Hewitt was a wild card for the first time in his 14th Wimbledon appearance and was overpowered in straight sets by fifth-seeded Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, while Ebden lost to Benoit Paire in four sets.
A fourth Australian man, Marinko Matosevic, lost to Xavier Malisse on Monday.
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The battle over words
Intellectual and moral battles occur using words. Therefore, it is necessary to define the terms and also realize that words have denotation and connotation. Denotation is the literal meaning of a word and connotation is the hidden, emotional meaning. For example, the denotation of the word "mother" means a female who has borne offspring. The connotation of "mother" is a warm, caring parent who always loves you. Connotations can be positive and negative. The word "mother" has a positive feeling to it. The word "bigot" has a negative feel (connation). When liberals use vocabulary, they tend to use connotations that are favorable for them and negative for their opponents. For example, you will hear about "homosexual rights" because the word "rights" has a positive connotation. We support people's rights, don't we? The homosexual agenda pairs the words "homosexual" and "rights" and uses the couplet abundantly and regularly in order to make itself appear favorable and to make those who are opposing them appear to be opposing a person's rights.
Another example of a negative connation for a word is "homophobia." It is used by liberals when addressing people who do not agree with homosexual activity. The word literally means a fear of homosexuality. The word "fear/phobia" has a negative emotional effect, and that is why it is used to describe those who oppose homosexuality. Let's look at some more.
Affair: An affair is when someone has sexual relations with someone other than the person to whom he or she is married. Therefore, it is used instead of the word "adultery" which has a strong negative connotation. When sexual morals are loosened, the terms that describe sexual behavior are, too.
Diversity: The word "diversity" has a positive meaning and will be applied to the homosexual agenda in such a way that when someone opposes homosexuality, he is opposing diversity. It is good to want diversity among people as it relates to ethnicity, gender, age, etc. The positive connotation of this politically correct term is also used in support of diversity when it comes to "sexual orientation." They will sometimes say that homophobes are against diversity.
Gay: Liberals use the term "gay" which has a positive, happy connotation and combine it with "gay rights." Notice how the word "rights" is associated with another word that has a positive meaning. Of course, "gay" has come to mean "homosexual" since it has been taken over by the homosexual community. But also notice that in using the term, they are framing and thereby controlling the conversation, and it puts the conservative on the defensive. Don't let this happen. Don't let them frame the conversation. Don't use their terms. Don't say "gay rights." Say "homosexual intrusion" or "special rights for homosexuals," etc.
Intolerance: This word is used whenever it is speaking of homosexuals who are persecuted in any way. Those opposed to homosexuality are intolerant. But, the term is rarely used of the intolerance that homosexuals have for traditional values and Christianity. The homosexual community shows intolerance for traditional values by labeling them as outdated, bigoted, etc. It often attacks the Christian church in similar ways. One group, Act Up, has actually gone in to church services and disrupted them in profane ways. Did the media call them intolerant? Not at all. That label is uniformly reserved for conservatives who hold to traditional values and disapprove of homosexuality.
Partner: Partner is more of a neutral connotation and is used in phrases like "domestic partnership." Notice that they rarely use terms like "husband" and "wife" because those terms carry the meaning of a traditional marriage bond consisting of a male and female. This is not what homosexuals want to present, so they don't use those terms. They again frame the argument and nullify traditional values by using different terms designed to be neutral when referring to themselves and their agenda.
Victim: This term has a strong emotional connotation and is used to describe themselves whenever homosexuals are persecuted in any way. It is never used in reverse when it is used of non-homosexuals who are persecuted by homosexuals. Matthew Shepherd, the homosexual who was brutally murdered in 1998 by two anti-homosexuals, was paraded by homosexuals and the media as a victim of homophobic hatred. But, the term is absent when describing atrocities in reverse. Does anyone know of the murder of Jesse William Dirkhising, a teenager from Arkansas who was "bound, drugged, tortured, raped and died as a result of the drugs given him and the position in which he was tied down"? The perpetrators were "two men who were described as 'lovers' in a police affidavit." 1
The word game continues along with the slanted and overly selective presentation of truth that occurs by the homosexual community and the media. We must be aware that words are extremely powerful. I suggest that when dealing with homosexuals, that you not use their terminology. Use correct terminology. Don't use terms like "partner"; instead, use husband and wife. Don't say "gay rights"; instead, say "homosexual agenda." Don't say "homophobia"; instead, say something like "pro-heterosexuality" or "traditional marriage values." Try to be patient and loving with them (Col. 4:5-6), but when they are being intolerant of Christianity, say so. When they insult the Lord, call them christophobic. Speak the truth. Jesus did.
Matt. 23:27-28, "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like whitewashed tombs which on the outside appear beautiful, but inside they are full of dead men's bones and all uncleanness. 28 Even so you too outwardly appear righteous to men, but inwardly you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness."
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Albuquerque police are investigating after a woman reported that her small child fell out of her car while she was turning near Edith Boulevard and Kathryn Avenue.
The woman told police her child was not in a seat belt, and her car door swung open. Albuquerque police said early reports indicate that the child is conscious and breathing and may have a head injury.
Firefighters and police are at the scene.
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Profile America — Sunday, July 7th. On this date 115 years ago, the U.S. began absorbing an island paradise en route to making it a treasured part of the nation, as President William McKinley signed a resolution annexing Hawaii. A short time later, Congress made Hawaii an incorporated territory of the U.S., which it remained until achieving statehood in 1959. For most Americans on the mainland, Hawaii is the ultimate vacation, with its lovely scenery and average annual temperature of around 72 degrees. Tourism, defense, and raising sugar cane and pineapples are the mainstays of the economy. Almost 1.4 million people call Hawaii home — about half of them Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander. You can find more facts about America's people, places and economy from the American Community Survey at www.census.gov.Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Hawaii QuickFacts Profile America is produced by the Center for New Media and Promotions of the U.S. Census Bureau. These daily features are available as produced segments, ready to air, on the Internet at http://www.census.gov (look for "Multimedia Gallery" by the "Newsroom" button). SOURCE U.S. Census Bureau
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It's only a matter of time before killer bees overrun the Northweston June 4, 2013 @ 6:53 am (Updated: 9:45 am - 6/4/13 )
Could killer bees be on their way to the Northwest?
It's only a matter of time, according to Reed Booth, a beekeeper, killer bee removal expert and author of the book "Confessions of the Killer Bee Guy."
Booth told Seattle's Morning News that in Arizona, where he lives, all of the wild honey bees are killers. "It's a done deal."
The average number of bees in those wild hives is 40,000 to 60,000, but it only takes 500 stings to be fatal. And the sting you should worry about the most is the first. Booth said the pheromone released when the first bee stings you lets the other bees know you're a target.
It doesn't take much to get "killer" bees upset. Booth said the guard bees that hang out around the hive could be put off by a weed whacker, lawnmower, your cologne, or from 20 to 30 feet away, even the color of your shirt.
While you should be concerned about the hive, Booth said there is nothing to worry about when the bees are buzzing around the flower garden. "When bees are around flowers, they're shopping. They want to get the goods and go home. When you get too close to the hive, that's the issue."
These aggressive bees are more common in Arizona and Texas, but Booth said that at the rate wild bees are populating, it will be only 10 years before they make their way to the Northwest.
It's not like we couldn't put these bees to work. Booth just so happens to have a proposal for the U.S. government. "They should just hire me to put killer hives along the border - nobody in their right mind (is) going to cross."
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Lottery players kept their tickets close as they waited for the winning numbers to be drawn for Wednesday night's big Powerball jackpot.
Powerball officials had estimated the jackpot to be worth $400 million, but increased the amount just before the drawing to an estimated $425 million.
The winning numbers were 1-17-35-49-54 and the Powerball was 34.
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Drip and Deconstructed Sculptures by Regardt van der Meulen
Johannesburg-based artist Regardt van der Meulen has created the Drip and Deconstructed sculptures, made from steel.
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The human body with its strength and fragility lie at the core of this series of works, while exposing the illusion of safety in modern society.
Artist: Regardt van der Meulen
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Three words describe Regardt's works: MYSTERIOUSLY BEAUTIFUL ARTISTRY
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Not every print service provider (PSP) is capable of tackling the demanding requirements of building wraps. Due to their expansive size, PSPs offering building wraps typically restrict themselves to 118-inch machines or wider with production throughputs. The larger the printed panels, the less stitching and welding required during the finishing process.
The result is faster, on time production, and, if need be, the ability to quickly deal with challenges that arise along the way. The flexibility of a printer is also a critical component when deciding if a machine is appropriate for building wraps.
Given viewing distance, color fidelity is not an immediate concern when producing wraps. But if you work in an image-conscious market such as CA, the look is everything. Hawthorne, CA-based Lithographix provides full-service commercial and grand format printing to some of the biggest movie studios in the business. They produce mesh wraps for Paramount�s Iron Mountain building in downtown Los Angeles, CA. From that perch, the firm promotes a number of comic book blockbusters like Spiderman and Iron Man.
"We bring commercial printing mentality into the grand format arena," shares Layne Morey, VP of marketing, Lithographix. The company works with a variety of in-demand brands, such as Abercrombie & Fitch, Apple, and Gap. Retaining these high-profile clients takes an obsessive attention to color. The firm invested in EFI VUTEk�s six-color VUTEk 150, two eight-color VUTEk 3360s, four eight-color VUTEk 5330s, and two seven-color VUTEk QS3200 UV flatbeds. "With all of these printers we�re confident we can hit the colors we need to," says Morey.
Working in the entertainment industry means having to move fast. Clients are demanding and have high expectations. The printers need to keep pace. The company�s VUTEks are pressed into service 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Also Available"The Hewlett-Packard (HP) Scitex XL1500, XP2100, XP5100, and XP5300 are designed to efficiently produce high-quality building wraps while still offering the flexibility to produce a variety of other outputs," says Ziki Kuly, director and GM, large format industrial solutions, HP North America, HP. "
For our customers the productivity, versatility, and durability provided by HP large format solutions are the most important factors to consider when purchasing a large format printer. Versatility is also an important feature because it allows the PSP to create a wide variety of large format applications for customers."
Arizona�s bluemedia, based in AZ, purchased a HP Scitex for its quality and productivity, explains Jared Smith, co-founder and president, bluemedia.
While the majority of the installed grand format printers are solvent machines, there is a growing demand for UV. "We�re noticing more UV products sold for their environmental, or �green,� appeal�especially in CA," shares Tom Reilly, VP of marketing, Gandinnovations. With some towns slowly banning solvents for outdoor use, Reilly predicts UV grand format printers will gain greater attention.
Reasons for buying a specific printer are as varied as businesses themselves. Color, consistency, durability, and productivity all weigh on the minds of the discerning PSP. Purchasing a grand format printer that meets your shop�s needs and obtaining capabilities can deliver the return on investment (ROI) necessary to profitably market building wraps.
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Close to a million home loans in the U.S. were in some stage of the foreclosure process in early 2011. More than half a decade after the start of the housing crisis, that number has started to decline, but there were still nearly 750,000 homes in the foreclosure process as of February. To determine the 10 banks foreclosing the most home loans, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed data provided by RealtyTrac, an online real estate marketplace and data source on distressed homes properties. All data are as of February 2013 and reflect the amount and value of both homes and mortgages serviced by the nation's major banks. The banks foreclosing on the most homes may not directly own the bulk of the mortgages. Rather, they often service them for other entities. In other cases banks act as a trustee, representing a pool of mortgage loans held in a trust. These are the 10 banks foreclosing the most homes:
10. SunTrust Banks Inc.
Loans in foreclosure: 6,001
Avg. property value: $207,157
Pct. seriously underwater: 64%
More than 6,000 loans serviced by SunTrust Banks Inc. STI, +0.09% were in foreclosure as of February. Like most U.S. banks, SunTrust has been embroiled in controversy over its lending and foreclosure practices in recent years. SunTrust was one of five major lenders that in November agreed to pay a combined $162 million to settle complaints that it charged improper fees on home finance loans for veterans. Earlier in 2012, the bank agreed to pay $21 million to settle allegations that it overcharged more than 20,000 Hispanic and African-American borrowers between 2005 and 2009.
9. PNC Financial Group
Loans in foreclosure: 8,545
Avg. property value: $185,306
Pct. seriously underwater: 55%
PNC Financial Group Inc. PNC, -0.08% serviced more than 8,500 loans in the foreclosure process as of last month. The average property value was just $185,306, one of the lowest of all banks, and the average debt on these mortgages was $202,286. Of the 8,545 loans in the foreclosure process, approximately 55% were considered seriously underwater. At the end of 2012, PNC was the 10th largest mortgage servicer in the country, with a portfolio size of $169.4 billion. PNC was recently required to pay $70 million in order to settle allegations of illegal foreclosure practices.
8. HSBC Holdings
Loans in foreclosure: 16,317
Avg. property value: $233,670
Pct. seriously underwater: 60%
More than 16,000 loans serviced by HSBC Holdings PLC US:HBC were in the foreclosure process as of February 2013. Six in 10 of these mortgages were considered seriously underwater. In January, the bank agreed to pay $249 million to settle complaints that it had wrongfully foreclosed on U.S. homeowners. Under the terms of the settlement, the bank paid out $96 million to 112,000 homeowners, while the remainder of the money went to reducing mortgage balances and forgiving outstanding principal on short sales, or selling a property for less than what is owed. Earlier this month, HSBC announced it was selling $3.2 billion worth of consumer loans to trim down U.S. operations.
7. Citigroup
Loans in foreclosure: 27,697
Avg. property value: $202,390
Pct. seriously underwater: 54%
Citigroup Inc. C, -0.20% serviced $6.3 billion in outstanding mortgage debt on homes in foreclosure, the seventh highest amount of all banks. Of homes in the foreclosure process, 54% were considered seriously underwater. While this figure is high, it was better than most of the nation's largest banks. Citigroup is still fighting court battles regarding its mortgage practices as authorities accuse it of unfairly evicting people from their homes. These legal proceedings continue to hurt the company's bottom line.
6. Bank of New York Mellon
Loans in foreclosure: 31,821
Avg. property value: $236,703
Pct. seriously underwater: 67%
At the end of 2012, Bank of New York Mellon Corp. BK, +0.00% had $1.4 trillion under management and more than $26 trillion under custody. A core focus of the company's business is its function as a custodian, tasked with safeguarding financial assets and handling various monetary and financial transactions. During the financial crisis, the Treasury Department named the bank as custodian for its bailout fund—meaning the bank provided record keeping and cash management for the fund. Although BNY Mellon is not a loan servicer responsible for executing the foreclosure process on delinquent loans, it is listed as the plaintiff or beneficiary in nearly 32,000 foreclosure proceedings nationwide, according to RealtyTrac data. The bank is listed because it acts as trustee on certain mortgage-backed securitizations, which are created when a large number of mortgage loans are pooled and placed in a trust. Foreclosure action related to properties held in the trust must be brought in the trustee's name even though the trustee is not involved in the day-to-day foreclosure proceedings.
5. Deutsche Bank
Loans in foreclosure: 33,608
Avg. property value: $228,446
Pct. seriously underwater: 63%
In January 2007, Deutsche Bank A.G. DB, +0.19% bought home loan provider MortgageIT for $430 million. Soon after, the U.S. housing market collapsed. In May 2012, the bank agreed to pay the U.S. federal government more than $200 million to resolve charges that MortgageIT misrepresented the quality of mortgage loans it insured on behalf of the Federal Housing Administration. Three years ago, Deutsche Bank also paid the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation $54 million to settle allegations against MortgageIT. While Deutsche Bank does not have servicing arm, it acted as a trustee on more than 33,000 loans in the foreclosure process across the country, twice the number of any other non-U.S. bank, according to RealtyTrac.
4. U.S. Bancorp
Loans in foreclosure: 44,881
Avg. property value: $206,754
Pct. seriously underwater: 62%
Nearly 45,000 loans serviced by U.S. Bancorp USB, -0.02% with a cumulative property value of just under $9.3 billion, were in default as of February. About 28,000, or 62%, of all mortgages in foreclosure were considered seriously underwater. The bank was among the 10 financial institutions that agreed to pay $8.5 billion to settle allegations of widespread mortgage abuse in the foreclosure process, with U.S. Bancorp's share of the payments totaling $80 million. The bank was the third-largest mortgage originator in 2012, lending $84.5 billion. This was up significantly from the $49.1 billion it lent in 2011.
3. J.P. Morgan Chase
Loans in foreclosure: 54,325
Avg. property value: $208,183
Pct. seriously underwater: 54%
As of February 2013, J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. JPM, +0.11% serviced nearly 55,000 mortgages that were in the foreclosure process, worth $11.4 billion. Fortunately for the bank, just 54% of those homes in foreclosure were considered seriously underwater, a significantly lower percentage than banks such as Bank of New York Mellon and Deutsche Bank. The bank was able to provide more loans in 2012 than it did in previous years. That year, the bank was responsible for 10% of all mortgage loans in the U.S., worth $182.2 billion. This was up from the $146.7 billion the company had lent in 2011.
2. Wells Fargo
Loans in foreclosure: 84,903
Avg. property value: $205,550
Pct. seriously underwater: 56%
Wells Fargo & Co. WFC, -0.11% serviced $19.9 billion in total mortgage debt, a higher figure than any other bank except for Bank of America. Wells Fargo's past lending practices received intense scrutiny in the past several years. The bank was one of the 10 servicers that participated in the $8.5 billion mortgage settlement announced in January. The bank was also required to pay $175 million in 2012 to settle accusations that it discriminated against African-American and Hispanic customers between 2004 and 2009. Despite these troubles, Wells Fargo was the largest mortgage lender in the U.S. during 2012, originating 28% of all mortgages, worth $524 billion.
1. Bank of America
Loans in foreclosure: 96,319
Avg. property value: $203,956
Pct. seriously underwater: 61%
Bank of America Corp. BAC, +0.00% serviced more loans for homes in foreclosure than any other bank in America as of February, at more than 96,000. In all, these properties had more than $23 billion in mortgage debt, and 60% of them were seriously underwater. The bank's purchase of mortgage lender Countrywide Financial has been especially criticized. As of mid-2012, the acquisition was believed to have cost Bank of America over $40 billion. According to Mortgage Daily, the bank is taking a step back in both mortgage lending and servicing. In 2012, it cut the amount of mortgage loans it originated from $156.1 billion to $78.7 billion, while cutting its mortgage servicing operations by 21%. See video on some of the banks issuing the most foreclosures
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Have you ever dreamed of riding a motorcycle down a mountainside and jumping off a cliff to paraglide over the ocean? Yes? Well, we've got just the vehicle for you, James Bond. The ParaMoto Trike by Zvezdan Nedeljkovic combines the designer's love of flying, motorcycle riding and designing in an ultra-light electric trike that converts to a powered paraglider.
The ParaMoto is a recumbent trike covered by a helicopter-style roof with open sides. The fan blades in the back make this vehicle look cool enough to drive just about anywhere, even if your other car isn't an Aston Martin. Check out our photo gallery to see the details of this trike that can glide over the coast of California with ease.
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Josip Roncevic November 29, 2011 at 11:25 am
In any case that joung man is excelent with so clear design and has to be supported by serious car motor
makers. He can try to talk with very ambitions company in Zagreb named Doking.
It could be very good bussiness relations
Zvezdan August 27, 2011 at 7:23 am
It's not real…yet. Just a render. And yes it is a Turkey! Chirs
robalamont August 26, 2011 at 9:56 am
Glide over coast of California? that is the unmistakeable Olu Deniz beach in Turkey in the photo . . . is this trike for real? or just a photo mock up?
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Marine Animal Encyclopedia
Titan Triggerfish Balistoides viridescens
The titan triggerfish is also known as the mustache triggerfish due to a dark line above its lips. It has large, strong front teeth and strong spines in its first dorsal fin. The first and longer spine can be locked in an upright position and released by depressing the second smaller "trigger" spine. This allows the fish to jam itself into a reef crevice, where it can rest safely, away from potential predators. The titan triggerfish preys on shellfish and crustaceans, which it crunches up using its tough mouth and teeth. It can even make a meal of sea urchins by flipping them over and biting them on their vulnerable underside, where the spines are shorter.
Protective parent
In the breeding season, titan triggerfish dig a nest in a sandy patch of coral rubble using their mouth as a water jet. The female lays her eggs in the nest and one or both of the parents remains nearby to guard it. Normally a wary fish, parent titan triggerfish will attack divers that come too close to the nest and can inflict severe bites that need medical attention.


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Pacoima Beautiful's programs engage community members who will be informed,involved and sufficiently empowered to be able to challenge the impact of the toxics in the community. Broadly,our work is divided into the following areas:
- Prevention and Reduction
- Revitalization
- Youth Environmentalists
Prevention and Reduction –Working to Reduce Exposure to Indoor and Environmental Pollutants
From 1997 to 2005,between 20 and 30 residents a year participated in six month trainings to learn how to inspect their neighborhoods,document environmental health hazards and how to support their neighbors in reducing and preventing those hazards. Residents learned to identify environmental hazards and access resources to address those hazards,how to increase awareness of environmental health issues and become advocates for change. From 2006 through the present,our Community and Environmental Planning work has focused on community wide environmental issues and to date program staff has engaged hundreds of residents in workshops and presentations in order to identify and prioritize environmental concerns. Most recently this has included advocacy to reduce the impacts of diesel pollution and to promote policies to transform Environmental Justice communities,such as our landmark Clean Up,Green Up campaign working with organizations throughout the city to reduce,mitigate,and revitalize communities like Pacoima. Read more about our Clean Up,Green Up Campaign here.
We're proud members of the Don't Waste LA Coalition to create a more efficient waste and recycling industry in Los Angeles and ensure Clean Air,Good Jobs,and Recycling for All,and the RePower LA Coalition to lead LA into an energy efficient future with a plan to save money on energy bills,reduce dependency on dirty coal,and create local,career-path jobs. Through these coalition efforts,we are working to improve the quality of our local jobs and environment,while limiting the concentration of environmental harms and increasing the availability of environmental benefits. We also partner with UCLA Community Research In Cancer (CORICA) - the aim of the CORICA Network is to build community-university partnerships to conduct cancer prevention and control research in underserved communities in Los Angeles and surrounding areas. It aims to conduct research that will help eliminate socioeconomic and racial/ethnic disparities in cancer. We also have a long history of partnership with the US Environmental Protection Agency;you can read more about our CARE collaboration here and here and our upcoming Brownfields work here.
Our adult membership meet every month (on the fourth Thursday,6-8pm) to participate in advocacy,hone their public speaking skills,engage in environmental education,spread the word to their neighbors,and plan projects. For more information,contact Imelda,our Lead Organizer,or Polo,our Organizer.
Since 2002,our Safer Homes for a Healthy Community program has provide Pacoima families with information and support to reduce lead,asthma triggers,and home health hazards,including through Integrated Pest Management trainings. Since 2004 the Promotoras have reached hundreds of residents per year through presentations at schools,churches,fairs and other venues. The Safer Homes Program has been recognized by the US Environmental Protection Agency as a model program to prevent the impact of toxics. For more information,contact Amelia,our Lead Health Promoter, or our Health Promoter Maria. You can learn more about our program that helps connect residents with free lead abatement here. For a helpful information on how to make your own easy,safe,and cheap cleaning supplies (created by SF Environment),download English or Spanish flyers.
Revitalization - Increasing Environmental Benefits and Promoting Alternatives
In 2008,Pacoima Beautiful was awarded a PLACE grant (Policies for Livable,Active Communities and Environments) from the LA County Department of Public Health,the only organization with an LA city-based project to receive such a grant. Through this grant,we worked with youth,community residents and experts to create a Vision Plan to revitalize the Pacoima Wash,a tributary of the LA River. The Wash holds amazing potential as an open space amenity for our community and we are continuing to work to realize our Vision with funds from Urban Greening and other sources! For more information,contact Ken,our Pacoima Wash and Urban Greening Project Manager. Some accomplishments of the Pacoima Wash Initiative include:
- Held over 20 community meetings to get input on the project with different community organizations including:parent centers,neighborhood councils,homeowner associations,and youth groups.
- Held 2 large community events including a Pacoima Wash Mobile Charette where the community walked along the Pacoima Wash and gave input which over 100 people attended.
- Successfully included our vision plan for revitalizing the Sylmar portion of the Pacoima Wash into the Pacoima Community Plan.
- Received Urban Greening Grant to create a plan for implementing vegetated bio-swales along streets in Pacoima which will capture and treat storm water runoff before it enters the wash.
- Cosmetic improvements to a pedestrian bridge over the Pacoima Wash used by over 200 students.
- Plan to develop a 2 acre vacant lot adjacent to the wash which is currently blight into a new pocket park.
Click hereto go to our page on the Pacoima Wash. As part of this work,we also serve on the Disadvantaged Community (DAC) committee of the Greater Los Angeles County Integrated Regional Water Management group (GLAC-IRWM). Integrated Regional Water Management is a statewide effort to promote more efficient water resource management and planning by encouraging region‐wide collaboration.
In spring of 2010,we were awarded a RENEW grant (Renew Environments for Nutrition,Exercise,and Wellness),also from the LA County Department of Public Health. This grant is part of the Center for Disease Control's Communities Putting Prevention to Work initiative. Through this grant,we worked to create a vision for Complete Streets based on community and expert input,and to work with our public partner,CRA/LA,to incorporate community priorities for more pedestrian/cyclist friendly streets into their proposed Streetscape Improvement Project for the Pacoima Town Center. Due to state budget cuts,CRA/LA's funding has been closed,so we will continue to pursue other avenues to promote Complete Streets infrastructure,walking and biking. As part of this campaign,we also hosted a 12 session workshop series,People's Planning School. For more information,contact Lauren,the Complete Streets Project Manager. Some accomplishments of the Caminos del Pueblo/Complete Streets Campaign include:
- Gathered input from over 300 residents to identify priorities for streetscape improvements needed to improve Van Nuys Blvd. and promote walking,biking,and public transit use.
- Presented the project goals to dozens of community organizations including:parent centers,neighborhood councils,homeowner associations,and youth groups.
- Held 12 People's Planning School workshops.
- Participated in the Mayoral ThinkBike Summit with LADOT,LACBC,and others to create a vision for a more bike-able Van Nuys Blvd.
- Received It's Up to All of Us pedestrian safety advocacy grant.
- Collaborated with LADOT to inform a Safe Routes To Schools grant application to improve Pierce and Herrick.
- Grassroots-led improvement projects and events such as tree plantings,tile murals,public art,PARKing Day,and joint pro-bike and pro-walk events with Youth.
- Joined the burgeoning equitable transit and transit-oriented development coalition,Alliance for a Community Transit,LA (ACT-LA).
Youth Environmentalists –Building the Future Generation
Our Pacoima Beautiful Youth Environmentalists program (PB-YES) trains the next generation of community leaders,giving local teenagers opportunities for meaningful community involvement and promoting leadership development,civic learning and environmental awareness.
Students get involved through year-round after-school groups,Youth United Towards Environmental Protection (YUTEP),and intensive summer service-learning Institutes on topics such as "Healthy Eating,Active Living".
YUTEP members have helped conduct surveys on key community issues and outreach to residents. Recent Institutes have drafted policy briefs,uncovered toxic contamination in a trailer park,and created open space proposals.
Most recently,YUTEP has expanded its efforts by forming high school chapters in Arleta High School,San Fernando High School,Discovery Charter,and Vaughn International Studies Academy.
As a youth-led initiative,students plan,coordinate,and execute their own projects.
For more information,please contact Osbaldo,the Youth Coordinator,or Brenda,the Youth Organizer.


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These 12-neck guitars see your double shredder, raise you ten
John Taylor might be able to pluck out 600 beats per minute on a solo guitar, but there's no way he can handle one of Yoshihiko Satoh's 12-neck guitars. Not because he's not up to the challenge (the man likes to set the the bar extremely high), but because he physically can't — he doesn't have enough arms or fingers to reach all 12 guitar necks.
No word on whether or not these guitars actually work or not. If they do, the sound produced would likely be very strange (even if you did have 12 dudes rocking each one) as the vibrations would be all over the place.
Why did Satoh come up these crazy guitars? The man apparently "takes mass-produced goods and alters or multiplies them to 'unleash the energy residing in their function and shape.'" Whatever man, I'd hang one these on the wall without hesitation.
Check out the crazy multiplied guitars in the sweet gallery below.
Yoshihiko Satoh, via ThisIsColossol, WonderfulOpportunity, Lustik


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Who Is At Fault If An Open Car Door Is Hit?
Question: I was pulling into a parking space at the grocery store when the driver in the next parking spot threw open her door, causing me to hit it with my front fender. There is minor damage to both vehicles. Who is at fault? She says it is my fault for hitting her door, and I say she shouldn't have opened the door while I was parking next to her. She made a claim against my insurance policy. What should I do?
Answer: I would recommend you make a claim against the other party's car insurance policy. That way, with claims made by each driver against the other's liability coverages, the insurance companies involved will investigate and determine where fault lies and settle the claims based on that. Keep in mind that the insurance companies' determination and division of fault may differ.
Parking lot accidents typically are he-said-she-said incidents -- each driver has his or her own view of what happened and where fault should lie. For minor incidents like this, police usually won't even come to write up a report, but leave you to exchange information and decide on your own about filing claims.
Without seeing the cars and the damage, we're unable to assign blame. We can, however, see how it would appear that the party opening the door would be the one to bear the majority of fault. As the person pulling into the parking spot, you can't be sure when a person is going to open their door while the other party should be aware enough of her surroundings to check for an incoming car before opening her door.Luckily for you, the law is normally in your favor with regards to when a person should open a door. You didn't mention where you live, but it should be easy for you to look into what state law says about opening a car door.
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Virtual Users With Postfix, PostfixAdmin, Courier, Mailscanner, ClamAV On CentOS
Hello all...
Ok, i´m in the page 5 , and i don´t understando what i have to do!
This peace of the tutorial is very strange...
Take a look:
Next we will tweak Postfix Admin. Change both create_mailbox.php in the main and admin folder.
system("sudo /usr/sbin/maildirmake.sh ".$fDomain." ".$fUsername. " ". $quota);
db_log ($SESSID_USERNAME, $fDomain, "create mailbox","$fUsername");
but, in the file, there´s nothing about this.
This modification in postfixadmin is to change when i create a mailbox. all mailboxes will be created as maildir .
So... Someone coul´d help me?
Check the files
Of course! But, i didn´t find nothing about this ...
If you have a exemple file to post here, you´ll help me very much!
Thank you!
I'm sorry, but I didn't write that tutorial. You could send a PM to the author, if you like.
I didn´t know
:) Hum, i didn´t know that i can contact the author of the tutorial!
But, thank you anyway!!
Fred Chevitarese - GNU/Linux
hello all, Fred,
I have reached this point too and I can't understand what the author means... Have you found out some additional details? I am trying to figure it out but so far no result. :confused:
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Suite, 2 BedroomsMax Occupancy: 6 guests (up to 5 children)
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Condo in Las Vegas with fitness center and 24-hour business center
Situated near the airport, this condo is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Sam Boyd Stadium and within 3 mi (5 km) of Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve and Galleria at Sunset. Ethel M Botanical Cactus Gardens and Ethel M Chocolates Factory are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Property Features
Along with a fitness center, this condo has a 24-hour business center and laundry facilities. Free wired Internet in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and a front-desk safe are onsite.
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All 600 condos have free wired Internet and feature kitchens with stovetops, microwaves, and dishwashers. Guests will also find living rooms, dining areas, and cable TV.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
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It's important to stay in regular communication with others, particularly those you love or are inter-dependent with.
Most people know that communication breeds understanding. Fewer people may understand that in the uncontrollable back and forth of conversations with diverse individuals, in that unfettered reality of communication, accountability increases and tends to improve.
When you stop communicating with others, that can be a red flag you are avoiding reality. Communication tends to promote accountability because we are constantly reminded of others' perspectives, and we cannot as easily contain and control the scope and considerations of issues discussed.
If you've stopped talking with others, ask yourself why. Did they raise issues you didn't want to face? What silenced you toward them or others? Was it them? Was it you? If it was a combination of both, then to what degrees?
When you throw up absolute barriers to communication, it can be for good reasons, but that is rare. Most reasonable people don't have to create enforced silences. Most kind people don't have to exclude others to create nearly absolute control of their social environments.
What makes you silent? What makes you exclude others? Look first into yourself to find those answers. When you're willing to face what you keep from facing in yourself and what you try to keep hidden about yourself from others, you may find you don't have to exclude others and live such a sheltered life.
If you find yourself selecting and dismissing friends based on whether or not they're willing to agree to avoid discussing with you the things you don't wish to discuss, that's a red flag. If you only keep a small, exclusive group of friends because they've agreed to not discuss the elephants in your house, you can probably function in that limited existence. The choices are yours.
Having substantive conversations with many people is a reckless and dangerous endeavor. If you find yourself cutting off communications that challenge you, investigate why.


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Cancer Drug Shows Promise for Alzheimer's
Posted By admin On November 1, 2005 @ 11:00 am In Articles,Drugs and Treatment | No Comments
November 1, 2005
A new drug being tested to treat cancer may have memory-boosting benefits for those with Alzheimer's disease, a research study in marine snails shows. While it's a long way from sea mollusks to people, scientists are encouraged to conduct follow-up tests to better understand the brain defects that lead to Alzheimer's and to determine whether the medicine may one day have benefits for the estimated 4.5 million Americans who suffer from the memory-wasting disease.
The experimental drug, called bryostatin, stimulates brain cells to produce proteins that are critical for long-term learning and memory. Marine snails exposed to the substance performed better on navigation mazes, and the benefits lasted for weeks, researchers from the Blanchette Rockefeller Neurosciences Institute in Rockville, Maryland report.
In earlier lab experiments in rats and mice, the researchers found that the drug reduces levels of beta-amyloid, a toxic substance that builds up in the brains of those with Alzheimer's disease. In animals, it also enhanced learning and memory retention. "Now we've taken this drug and explored in great detail how it may affect memory itself," said study leader Dr. Daniel Alkon.
The researchers studied marine mollusks from the genus Hermissenda, a snail-like creature long used by scientists who study learning and memory. When bryostatin was added to the sea snail's watery environment, it greatly boosted their ability to respond to a light stimulus. Normally, these animals remember such training for about seven minutes, but with bryostatin, their retention lasted for over a week. In another experiment, the researchers found that exposure to the drug increased protein production by mammal brain cells by up to 60 percent. The investigators speculate that the drug may aid in the production of proteins that consolidate short-term memories into long-lasting ones.
Bryostatin is one of dozens of new drugs that are now being suggested for testing against Alzheimer's disease. Researchers hope that continued animal research may open up new avenues of exploration and potential new treatments for Alzheimer's disease in people. Basic laboratory research is critical for one day finding new and effective treatments against Alzheimer's disease. The Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation is leading the way in the search for a cure. To learn more and to receive regular news updates, visit www.ALZinfo.org [1].
By www.ALZinfo.org [1], The Alzheimer's Information Site. Reviewed by William J. Netzer [2], Ph.D., Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation at The Rockefeller University.
Daniel L. Alkon, et al: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Oct. 25, 2005.
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Did you know that this blog shares its name with an actual, physical Writers' Nook? It's true!
I'm a firm believer that everything within the walls of a library is somehow a useful resource to the practice of writing, making the entire library one giant "Writer's Nook", but on the 4th floor of the Central branch we corral the books that are written for writers about writing.
I've always found it difficult to read about writing. If I want to read a book that will help me write better, I will always choose to read really good books, to see how the best make their narrative or poems work so well. But also included on the shelves of the 4th floor's Writer's Nook are a variety of local, national, and international literary magazines, and these are all very exciting.
These are the places where many great writers get their start.
At the library, we're always shifting books around to make more room for collections that never stop growing. Especially here at Central, space is at a premium. That's why I was surprised, and delighted, when the 4th floor recently made space (20 rows!) to rescue an amazing selection of Canadian literary magazines, dating all the way back to 1902.
Browsing these well-preserved original magazines is like reading a condensed history of Canadian literature. Like watching their evolution unfold right before your eyes up the current issues. Book reviews are especially interesting - to see how books were received at their time of publication, and what Canadian readers were looking for in a good book at any given time in the twentieth century. And, of course, hilarious advertisements.
Here are the 6 titles we salvaged from basement storage:
The Antigonish Review, starting with #35 (Autumn 1978) - link to Antigonish Review website
Canadian Geographic, starting with Vol. 97, #1 (Aug/Sept 1978) - link to Canadian Geographic website
(I realize this isn't exactly a 'literary' magazine, but its photography, travel narratives, and hilarious advertisements are great fun to explore. In fact, here is the slogan from an advertisement off the very first page, courtesy of Smirnoff Vodka: "It felt like Europe. With a dash of Hemingway." In a faded image below, two young women sit at a table at an outdoor café, smoking cigarettes and enjoying what is presumably a pleasant afternoon in Spain.)
The Dalhousie Review, starting with Vol. 66 (Spring/Summer 1986) - link to Dalhousie Review's website
The Malahat Review, starting with #16 (October 1970) - link to Malahat Review's website
Queen's Quarterly, starting with Vol. X, #2 (October 1902) - link to Queen's Quarterly website
University of Toronto Quarterly, starting with Vol. 1 (October 1931) - link to U of T Quarterly's website
So the next time you're at the Central library, pop up to the 4th floor and visit our Writer's Nook to check out this sweet collection of magazines.