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"Complaints that active military personnel and National Guard members were losing their homes while deployed in war zones set off national outrage and prompted Congressional hearings in 2011. The case of Sgt. James B. Hurley, a disabled veteran whose home outside Hartford, Mich., was sold two months before he returned from Iraq, dragged through the courts for years, highlighting the devastating effect of foreclosures."
– From the recent New York Times article: Banks Find More Wrongful Foreclosures Among Military Members
The above is part of a very depressing theme I have covered in the past. Most recently in my piece from last November titled: Big American Banks Particularly Enjoy Ripping off Active Duty U.S. Soldiers. Today's post follows up on that one and what we find; unsurprisingly, is that the more you peer behind the curtain, the more filthy the whole thing becomes. That's precisely why the oligarchs don't want anyone to peer behind the curtain for too long. From the New York Times:
The nation's biggest banks wrongfully foreclosed on more than 700 military members during the housing crisis and seized homes from roughly two dozen other borrowers who were current on their mortgage payments, findings that eclipse earlier estimates of the improper evictions.
Bank of America, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo uncovered the foreclosures while analyzing mortgages as part of a multibillion-dollar settlement deal with federal authorities, according to people with direct knowledge of the findings. In January, regulators ordered the banks to identify military members and other borrowers who were evicted in violation of federal law.
These four banks just keep popping up in criminal schemes don't they?
The analysis, which was turned over to regulators in recent days, provides the first detailed glimpse into the extent of wrongful foreclosures amid the collapse of the housing market. While lenders previously acknowledged that they relied on faulty documents to push through foreclosures, the banks claimed borrowers were rarely evicted by mistake, including military personnel protected by federal law.

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Y promotes exercise through fundraiser for Strong Kids Campaign
Published: Friday, November 30, 2012 at 4:30 p.m.
Last Modified: Friday, November 30, 2012 at 4:04 p.m.
"Run, run Rudolph, run, run Rudolph, a running like a son-of-a-gun."
The J. Smith Young YMCA is hosting its first "Run Run Rudolph" Dec. 8. A one-mile fun run will depart at 3:15 p.m. while the 5K race will start at 3:30 p.m. at the Y, 119 W. Third Ave. Christmas attire such as Santa hats, reindeer antlers, etc., are encouraged for participants. All proceeds go to the Strong Kids Campaign, which provides scholarships to needy families for quality after-school and summer day camp care. To register or find out more information, go to www.lexingtonymca.com or call 249-2177.
Sound familiar? Chuck Berry's song, recorded in 1958 and made popular again when it became part of the soundtrack for the movie "Home Alone" best describes a fundraiser that will benefit children who attend the J. Smith Young YMCA.
The nonprofit organization is preparing for its first "Run Run Rudolph" on Dec. 8 that features a 5K and a one-mile fun run. The 5K costs $25 before Wednesday and then $30 after. The fun run is $15.
Proceeds from the race will go to the YMCA's Strong Kids Campaign. It will help with scholarships for youths who are involved with the after-school care and summer camp activities.
More than 70 children receive some type of scholarship assistance in the after-school program while close to 40 are on scholarships during the summer program. The programs focus on the whole development of children by giving them opportunities to complete homework and receive some physical exercise. There are close to 400 youths in the after-school and summer programs.
Gene Klump, chief executive officer of the YMCA, said the event touches on the Y's focus of addressing obesity in the community while also giving people an opportunity to help children.
"We hope everybody will get excited and be a part of it. It will be a good thing for our community and individuals," Klump said.
The walk begins at 3:15 p.m. at the YMCA on West Third Avenue. The race will start at 3:30 p.m. at the same place. Becky Serine, wellness and membership director, said they originally wanted a later start time for participants to run in the dusk with the Christmas lights uptown. However, for safety reasons the time was moved up. Registration takes place starting at 2 p.m. T-shirts will be given to participants on a first-come basis.
"We really wanted to do an evening run. We thought it would be something different," Serine said. "We need participants. It's the first one."
Serine noted that walkers and children's strollers are allowed. They are also looking for volunteers who would like to assist in any capacity. Individuals interested should contact Serine at the YMCA at 249-2177. She said this is the first time the organization has ever had a 5K or mile run.
Serine mentioned a lot of other Ys in the Triad have races, and they wanted to try one as something different to raise funds. She said instead of asking businesses for donations at the end of its capital campaign, a committee decided a fundraiser would be a good option.
To make the event more than a race, Serine said, they wanted to make it extra fun by encouraging people to wear holiday costumes such as Santa hats and reindeer antlers. She noted that they will hand out red Rudolph noses to participants.
"We hope it gets bigger and better each year," Serine said.
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By Jordan Parry, SDA Media Relations
TEMPE, Ariz.--Seven Arizona State swimmers and divers waved their goodbyes to the Sun Devil crowd at Mona Plummer Aquatic Center for the final time Saturday afternoon after a faceoff with Arizona in which the men dropped their contest 158.5-116.5, while the women dropped theirs, 171.5-105.5.
Two senior swimmers made the most of their final home competition of their college careers in Tristin Baxter and Alex Coci, both bringing home two first-place finishes in the weekend dual meet.
Baxter took first in the 200 butterfly (1:57.55) after making a late charge to consume the lead and overcome second-place Elizabeth Pepper from Arizona. Baxter then won another exciting race in the 500 free (4:51.15), overtaking Tjasa Oder by .13 of a second.
Coci won much more comfortably than his teammate Baxter, taking the 200 butterfly (1:46.98) by over three seconds, a time good enough for a B-cut. Again making the B-cut, he placed first in the 100 butterfly (48.15).
A third Sun Devil took home two victories on the day as Barkley Perry took first in both the 200 free (22.75) and the 200 back (25.05).
Seniors recognized alongside Baxter and Coci included Jaclyn Chavez, David Adalsteinsson, Ryan Glander, Alex Palumbo and Riley McCormick.
Next up for Arizona State is the Pac-12 Championships from Federal Way, Wash. The women's swimming and diving competition will take place Feb. 27-Mar. 1, whereas the men's swimming competition will take place Mar. 5-7. Times for the events are to be determined.


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Interview with a Nutritarian: Candee
Candee was first introduced to Eat to Live at one of my library talks in Fort Wayne, Indiana; but like many successful nutritarians it took her awhile to fully commit to following the eating plan. However, once she made the commitment, she took off running at full speed! She lost fifty pounds and now feels like she has her life back! Welcome to Disease Proof, Candee.
What was your life like before discovering Eat to Live?
I have always struggled with my weight, and I'm a lifetime member of two other weight loss programs. In my thirties I was thin and worked out after work everyday, and I ran 3 or 4 miles several times a week. At that time I didn't have a husband or kids. In my forties the weight started creeping on and I did lose most of it on the Atkins Diet; only to gain it right back and then some. I struggled with sugar, and over the last ten years I quit trying to get healthy and had pretty much stayed at the same (overweight) weight. I felt like hiding and didn't want to participate in physical activities, because it was too much effort and I was always tired.
I bought Eat to Live as soon as you told me about it, and read it while on vacation. I had good intentions to start following it as soon as I got home, but the commitment wasn't a solid one. However, I did start drinking blueberry / spinach smoothies.
How do you feel now?
I feel like I have my life back! I no longer have sugar cravings, and I have lots of energy and confidence now. I feel like the real me is here again because I'm not embarrassed by how I look anymore; plus I'm not afraid to try new activities again. This past summer while on vacation we climbed Sleeping Bear Dunes in northern Michigan. The summer before I would have been waiting in the car! I also had to go horseback riding with my daughter on Mackinaw Island because my husband is allergic to horses, and I was able to successfully do it!
Do you have any success tip(s) to share with others?
Make the decision to do it.
Change the way you think. It's about getting healthy; not just losing weight.
Eat to Live gives a good plan to follow. I planned out what I would eat everyday and it has never been a problem for me. I eat oatmeal and fruit for breakfast. I always make a big pot of bean or vegetable soup to eat for lunch, and salad or raw veggies and a hot vegetable dish and nuts/seeds for supper. I try lots of new recipes, and it has really helped me to have a handful of favorites that I know also fit the eating plan.
In a nutshell, what has nutritarian eating done for you?
I've lost 50 pounds, and went from size 16 down to a size 6; plus, my cholesterol dropped 60 points! I no longer have acid reflux disease, of which I had taken medication for 20 years. I'm still taking blood pressure medication, but I'm hopeful that I'll be off of that entirely this year. I'll turn 57 this month and I feel like I'm no longer getting older; I'm getting better!!
Congratulations Candee and keep up the great job!


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A jazz band playing in a brightly-painted band shell sends cool notes into the warm air, where they mingle with the high-pitched wails of seagulls. Along the coast, ocean waves lap against the sandy shore. In the bayou, an alligator breaks the surface of the murky water, just his eyes visible above the waterline as he watches a nearby egret strut along the shoreline. Nearby, the steady clacking of a rocking chair against wooden boards echoes from the wrap-around porch of a historic plantation home. A passing boat sounds its horn in a melancholy baritone as it cruises out to sea. All of these sounds blend together to form the symphony that is the city of Mobile, Alabama. If Mobile has struck the right chord with you, here's everything you need to know about apartments in Mobile!
Things to Do in Mobile:
Mobile was founded in 1702 as the first capital of the French colony of Louisiana. Mobile is home to nine historic districts and several historic locations throughout the city. Once you've settled into your new Mobile apartment, be sure to check out the landmark Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, founded in 1703. The current building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places in the Church Street East Historic District. The cathedral was built between 1835 and 1850. Across the street you'll find the Bishop Portier House, also on the National Register of Historic Places. This home was built around 1834 and is one of the best surviving examples of a Creole cottage. The Mobile Bay Lighthouse is also a National Historic Landmark, dating back to 1885.
The Bellingrath Gardens and Home is a US Historic District and is on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage. The mansion was built around 1925 and is surrounded by 65 acres of gardens that include a conservatory, a nature walk, a rose garden, a bridal garden, and the Mermaid Pool. Those living in Mobile can enjoy the gardens during the holidays, when Bellingrath Gardens puts on its "Magic Christmas in Lights" display, a light show with over three million lights, 13 themed scenes, and 1,000 set pieces.
Of course, Mobile is also famous for its beautiful beaches along the Gulf Coast, so sunbathing and beachcombing are popular activities. Mobile is also home to fun events, such as the Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo and Spring Market on the Square. Be sure to visit the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park, which features more than 20 rare and historic aircraft. Other great locations in Mobile include the Mobile Botanical Gardens, Dauphin Island Park, Fort Conde, the 720-acre Langan Park, and the Mobile Museum of Art.
What to Consider When Moving to Mobile:
Mobile is home to the University of South Alabama (USA), a public research university established in 1964. As the only public university on the upper Gulf Coast, USA is a huge draw – it enrolls about 16,000 students every year. USA has one of Alabama's two state-supported medical schools, and USA-owned hospitals treat more than 250,000 patients every year. Mobile is also home to Spring Hill College, Faulkner University, the University of Mobile, and Bishop State Community College.
The Port of Mobile is one of the largest ports in the nation. Shipbuilding is also a major industry in Mobile, mainly due to Austal USA, which recently expanded their complex by adding a 30,000-square-foot building and expanding its workforce to 4,500. Other industries include aerospace, construction, manufacturing, and steel.
Mobile is considered the regional center for healthcare, with four major medical centers. Hospitals in Mobile include Providence Hospital, the Mobile Infirmary Medical Center, the University of South Alabama Medical Center, and Springhill Medical Center (the city's only for-profit medical center).
Things move a little slower in Mobile, but this isn't your typical sleepy, Southern, coastal town. Mobile has a major tourism industry, attracting visitors with their beaches as well as Mardi Gras, historic locations such as Historic Blakeley State Park, Fort Morgan, Fort Gaines, and Battleship Memorial Park.
Why Mobile Apartments Sizzle:
It's a city of carnivals, masquerade balls, and Mardi Gras. It's a busy downtown and a remote and wild bayou. It's a city made of beautiful parks and elegant museums. Mobile is filled with amazing architecture and history, and it enjoys a healthy and diverse economy. It's where you can enjoy moss-covered oak trees or endless white, sandy beaches.
As you look at apartments for rent in Mobile, be sure to check out some of Mobile's amazing neighborhoods, many of which are historic. Ashland Place, for example, is filled with Victorian and Craftsman-style homes. Old Dauphin Way Historic District is a huge historic neighborhood with 1,466 historic buildings. De Tonti Square Historic District is filled with townhouses built between 1840 and 1860. Toulminville, which was a city during the 1800s, became a Mobile neighborhood in 1945.
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George Siegrist Buehler Jr.
Position: G
Height: 6-2 Weight: 260 lbs.
Born: August 10, 1947 in Whittier, CA
High School: Whittier
College: Stanford (school history) (Buehler college stats)
Drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the 2nd round (50th overall) of the 1969 NFL Draft.
Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 51 (1401st overall since 1950)
Relatives: Father of David Buehler
Other SR Links: College Football at Sports-Reference.com


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The final design of the new network infrastructure was a collaborative effort between the District and Verizon. The design calls for upgrade to Cat6 wiring and a converged infrastructure for data and voice services, which means there will be a unified communication system to deliver email, voicemail, and fax. The design also provides for a significant expansion of wireless access and video security systems. In addition, the system was designed to provide redundancy so that the systems will be able to function even if one of two communication cores fails.
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Coat, Service, Type M1940, United States Army Air Forces, Gen. Ira Eaker
The officer's Type M1940 service uniform was adopted by the United States Army during the service's rapid expansion prior America's entry into World War II. Popularly known as the "pinks and greens," this uniform remained standard issue until the passage of the National Security Act of 1947 that created the Department of Defense. The uniform continued to be worn in the aftermath of the Act but officially became obsolete after July 1948.
This uniform coat was worn by General Ira Clarence Eaker (1896 – 1987). Eaker commanded the United States Army Air Forces Eighth Air Force from December 1942 to December 1943. He was a strong advocate of daylight precision bombing of Germany. During that formidable first year of the bomber offensive, American units suffered heavy casualties particularly during the raid on the ball baring factories located at Schweinfurt and Regensburg. Gen. Dwight Eisenhower, replaced Eaker with Lt. Gen. Jimmy Doolittle and he was then assigned to command all of the Allied air forces in the Mediterranean Theater.
On April 30, 1945, General Eaker was named deputy commander of the Army Air Forces and chief of the Air Staff and retired on August 31, 1947. Following his retirement, he was promoted to lieutenant general in the newly established United States Air Force in June 1948.
Donated by General and Mrs. Ira C. Eaker
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Gen. Ira C. Eaker's United States Army Air Force (USAAF) Officer's Type M1940 service coat; olive drab shade no. 51 single breasted hip length; two upper button flap pockets with box pleat; two lower button flap pocket; four 1 in. diameter brass buttons down front with raised United States national eagle crest depicted on each button; drop collar and open lapels; pleated back seams; attached waist belt with slip through brass buckle; epaulets with 1/2 inch diameter brass button; olive green single officer's service stripe on each cuff; attached belt; epaulets with gold buttons; ribbon bar left over left breast pocket with ; Command Pilot's badge over ribbon bar; three gold wire Lieutenant General rank insignia on epaulets; Brass "U.S." insignia on collar; six gold wire service stripes on left cuff.
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ive never been a fan of it and i dont really fancy how 'personal responsibility' is trotted about as a be all and end all justification for right wing economic ideals. but i dont think anyone except the most ardent fiscal conservatives believe that someone who is born into desolate circumstances and turns to crime does it purely out of a lack of personal responsibility or that a yuppie making seven figures on wall street achieved his success because he had personal responsibility dripping out of his ears. however, frequenting quora, i've found that a lot of people who do understand the need for government funded social programs still champion the concept of 'personal responsibility'.
...and that's been perplexing me. does the notion of personal responsibility really exist? while it is probably true that on a large scale, in reference to things like the trends of economic mobility, one cannot assign the entirety of the blame for their circumstances to the people involved. but on a socially microscopic level does the concept of personal responsibility hold true? if i forget to step out a cigarette on the woods and cause a fire is that because of a lack of personal responsibility? if i slack off and get a poor grade on a test does that mean i do not have enough personal responsibility?


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Linda Ronstadt dominated popular music in the 1970s with a voice of tremendous range and power. She was one of the most important voices in the creation of country rock, in part because she understood how to sing traditional country songs like "Silver Threads And Golden Needles." She regularly crossed over to the country charts in the '70s, a rarity for rock singers. Working with producer Peter Asher, Ronstadt crafted a repertoire of songs that roamed throughout rock history that she interpreted with beautiful, precise phrasing. Ronstadt was especially good at singing early rock and roll; she had a long string of hits that revived interest in rock's pioneers: Roy Orbison's "Blue Bayou," the Everly Brothers' "When Will I Be Loved" and Buddy Holly's "That'll Be The Day" among them. She was equally comfortable with Motown music and the beginning of new wave. Her finest work was the run of four consecutive platinum albums in the mid 70s: Heart Like A Wheel (1974), Prisoner In Disguise (1975), Hasten Down The Wind (1976) and Simple Dreams (1977). In the 1980s, she expanded her musical vocabulary by recording songs from the classic American songbook (What's New, Lush Life) and Mexican music that she heard growing up in Tucson, Arizona (Canciones De Mi Padre). That work proved as successful as her rock albums; she is the only artist to win a Grammy Award in the categories of pop, country, Mexican American and Tropical Latin. That diversity reflects her approach to singing: she was always looking for the best song, regardless of category.
"You're No Good" (1975)
Released in 1974, "You're No Good" rocketed to Number One upon its release. Ronstadt's visceral vocal delivery set against the backing vocals unequivocally gave the song a resonant backbone called for by the lyrical content. It remains one of the songs most readily associated with Ronstadt.
"When Will I Be Loved" (1975)
Composed by Hall of Fame Inductee Phil Everly and pulled as a single from Heart Like a Wheel that would reach the Top 10 on the pop charts and Number One on the country charts, "When Will I be Loved" beautifully captured Ronstadt's expressive, earnest emoting and harmonies in this two-minute gem.
"Blue Bayou" (1977)
Amid the tracks of 1977's Simple Dreams, an album that found Ronstadt flexing her interpretive musical muscle covering the likes of Buddy Holly ("It's So Easy"), the Rolling Stones ("Tumbling Dice") and Little Richard ("Maybe I'm Right"), Ronstandt's reworking of Roy Orbison's "Blue Bayou" took the tender track to new heights.
"Poor Poor Pitiful Me" (1978)
While Simple Dreams' tracks like "Blue Bayou" underscored Ronstadt's ability to captivatingly pull on the heart strings, adding songs such as Warren Zevon's "Poor Poor Pitiful Me" proved she could just as deftly tackle more pointed cuts from the singer/songwriter catalog.
"Don't Know Much" (with Aaron Neville) (1989)
Penned by Hall of Fame Inductees Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil with Tom Snow, "Don't Know Much" had been interpreted by Bill Medley and Bette Midler before the version recorded by Ronstadt and Neville went gold in 1989, won a Grammy Award for Best Vocal Performance by a Pop Group or Duo and was nominated for Song of the Year.
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The IDF, founded in 1948, ranks among the most battletested armed forces in the world, having had to defend the country in six major wars. The IDF's security objectives are to defend the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the State of Israel, deter all enemies, and curb all forms of terrorism that threaten daily life. Its main tasks include reinforcing the peace arrangements; ensuring overall security in the West Bank in coordination with the Palestinian Authority; spearheading the war against terrorism, both inside Israel and across its borders; and maintaining a deterrent capability to prevent the outbreak of hostilities.
To ensure its success, the IDF's doctrine at the strategic level is defensive, while its tactics are offensive. Given the country's lack of territorial depth, the IDF must take the initiative when deemed necessary and, if attacked, quickly transfer the battleground to the enemy's land. Though it has always been outnumbered by its enemies, the IDF maintains a qualitative advantage by deploying advanced weapons systems, many of which are developed and manufactured in Israel for its specific needs. The IDF's main resource, however, is the high caliber of its soldiers.
In preparing for defense, the IDF deploys a small standing army (made up of conscripts and career personnel) with early warning capability, and a regular air force and navy. The majority of its forces is reservists, who are called up regularly for training and service and who, in time of war or crisis, are quickly mobilized into their units from all parts of the country.
The IDF's three service branches (ground forces, air force, and navy) function under a unified command, headed by the Chief of the General Staff, with the rank of lieutenant-general, who is responsible to the minister of defense. The Chief of the General Staff is appointed by the government, on recommendation of the prime minister and minister of defense, for a three-year term, which is usually extended for an additional year.
Men and women soldiers of all ranks serve side by side as technicians, communications and intelligence specialists, combat instructors, cartographers, administrative and ordnance personnel, computer operators, doctors, lawyers, and the like. More and more women are now serving in combat units as well.
The IDF is responsive to the cultural and social needs of its soldiers, providing recreational and educational activities, as well as personal support services. Recruits with incomplete educational backgrounds are given opportunities to upgrade their level of education, and career officers are encouraged to study at the IDF's expense during their service. The integration of new immigrant soldiers is facilitated through special Hebrew language instruction and other programs.
Active in nation-building enterprises since its inception, the IDF also provides remedial and supplementary education to civilian populations and contributes to the absorption of newcomers among the population at large. In times of national crisis or emergency, the IDF responds immediately with appropriate action and assigns trained personnel to fill essential jobs or carry out special tasks.
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Compulsory Service: All eligible men and women are drafted at age 18. Men serve for three years, women for two years. Deferments may be granted to qualified students at institutions of higher education. New immigrants may be deferred or serve for shorter periods of time, depending on their age and personal status on entering the country.
Reserve Duty: Upon completion of compulsory service, each soldier is assigned to a reserve unit and may serve up to the age of 51.
Career Military Service: Veterans of compulsory service meeting current IDF needs may sign up as career officers or NCOs. The career service constitutes the command and administrative backbone of the IDF. Graduates of officers' or pilots' schools or special military technical schools are required to sign on for periods of career service.


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Why is my heel sore?
Jason Lake, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Banner Gateway Medical Center in Gilbert.
Question: My Achilles tendon is sore, but I don't remember injuring it. Should I be worried?
Answer: The most common conditions causing pain near the Achilles' tendon are Achilles' tendinitis/peritendinitis and Achilles' tendinosis.
Achilles' tendinitis is inflammation of the tissue surrounding the tendon, and thus is actually a peritendinitis. The tendon itself is not inflamed, despite the confusing name. This often occurs in people who have changed their training program (such as adding hills) or increased activity too rapidly after a break. It is related to overuse.
Achilles' tendinosis is caused by degenerative changes or injuries to the tendon. The tendon, or its insertion on the heel bone, may become thickened with abnormal tissue. It is usually seen in middle-age or older people and can be associated with obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes. Overuse may be present.
Symptoms may be similar for both conditions. These include pain along the tendon or on the back of the heel bone, swelling and sometimes a limp. Pain is often worse when first trying to walk after sitting or lying down. Tendinitis may have a more rapid onset of symptoms.
Treatment always should begin with a conservative program that may include rest, immobilization, stretching, ice, anti-inflammatory medications, shoe inserts and weight loss (if applicable). Second-line treatment may include splinting, orthotics to correct foot deformities or physical therapy. Surgery and other experimental treatments are only considered as a last resort.
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house tour
I'm kind of infatuated with this place, I love the cactus in the
window but with a baby...not sure if it's wise.
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Love the mid century vibe!ReplyDelete
OHHH, I love this :)ReplyDelete
a cactus can actually be a really good idea - of course you need to place it just below the ceiling for many many years - but its great because they can live for so many years - my sister still has the one she got at birth!ReplyDelete
I just found your blog via darling dexter and Im so happy i did. I'll definitely be adding this to my reading list :)ReplyDelete
Eclectic. I love to blend and miss as well.ReplyDelete
Great job.
I love this so much it hurts.ReplyDelete
i love this. i want it to be my home. i love that style furniture.ReplyDelete
This is beautiful. Love the metal crate and wooden box plant stands. The colors in these shots are perfect. Just stumbled upon this lovely little blog!ReplyDelete
Cacti are fine :) take it from a desert-dweller who grew up loving cacti as a kid. They teach kids to admire and not necessarily touch.ReplyDelete
I love this house. It is so cozy, tidy and humble.ReplyDelete
this home reminds me of my grandpa's place. it's classic and cozy!ReplyDelete
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Anyone have a picture of the all white uniforms?
Originally Posted by JD720
Sounds dangerous.
Well done.
Originally Posted by CloneState1028
Anyone have the pic of that white helmet from earlier this year handy?
Gotta keep our red helmet. If not we would be going from USC to Texas. It will look sweet with our helmet!
Originally Posted by IcSyU
Why toy with our awesome looking away unis?
This is true.
Gotta be white helmet. Our road unis are sick as it is right now, and if they're going to wear white pants, I think they need the white helmet.
In 1984, I was hospitalized for approaching perfection.
give us some photoshop! rep shall be granted
"Success isn't owned. It's leased, and rent is due everyday" -J.J. Watt
Whoo hoo!! Go Cyclones!
Originally Posted by jj-cyclones
Gotta keep our red helmet. If not we would be going from USC to Texas. It will look sweet with our helmet!
It will look 10x better with a white helmet.
Originally Posted by rworkman83
I like it!!
Here's a mockup someone did a while ago.
I keep taking credit for this but motorCYcle did it haha. I think I mistake it for my own because he must have saved my picture with the gold helmet and edited it himself.
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SICK!!!! Can't Wait!
Here are two more unrelated mockups to fix the home jerseys
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At some point this season, I would kinda like to see the home jerseys with the away pants. Red on red would look pretty sweet in my opinion.
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When Wells suddenly had to depart, she decided she needed to get away to grieve and clear her head. Fortunately, a friend in Seattle came to the rescue. Wells' pal handed her the keys to her car and home, said there was plenty of wine in the house and noted that she'd be back in several weeks.
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For Immediate Release: SCI's Haiti Project | January 21, 2010
Sacramento, CA, January 21, 2010 – Solar Cookers International (SCI), a not-for-profit organization founded in 1987, today announced the launch of the Haiti Project, which aims to send one complete solar cooking kit to at least 200 Haitian families that were devastated by the recent earthquake. The initial fundraising goal for this project is $8,000. Please consider lending your support to this effort.
Even before the disaster, SCI ranked Haiti as one of the top twenty countries in the world where solar cooking is poised to be very successful and tremendously beneficial. The recent earthquake, in combination with the country's already scarce fuel and power resources, spells an immediate need for solar cooking training and supplies. Forty dollars is enough to provide one family with a solar cooker, a cooking pot, and a water pasteurization indicator (WAPI), a device that shows when solar-heated water has been rid of pathogens and is safe to drink. "With Haiti's abundant sunshine, each solar cooker will provide a fuel-free means of cooking many meals, reducing the burden to buy charcoal or fuel-wood in this heavily deforested country, both now and into the future," said Bev Blum, SCI's interim Executive Director.
Solar cooking projects have been ongoing in Haiti for decades, and local groups who can facilitate training and distribution are already in place. Unfortunately, at least one confirmed death among SCI's network was the leader of a solar cooking program, and one warehouse filled with much-needed solar cooking supplies was destroyed. SCI is working with Sun Ovens International and Friends of Haiti Organization (FOHO) to send as many solar cookers as possible to Haiti in a shipping container in the coming weeks. Once again, the goal of the Haiti Project is to send enough supplies for at least 200 families. Additional solar cooking supplies can be distributed if surplus funds are collected.
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The file room of Navajo County (Ariz.) Public Works. The county's two-year-old information system — based on enterprise information integration — provides a direct, electronic view into the data contained in this once-daunting back room.
Two years ago, when the Navajo County (Ariz.) Public Works s Department sought to replace its disjointed highway work-management system with software to manage assets, we didn't t just trade one single-use program for another.
While that would have been the "safe" solution, we went with enterprise information integration (EII) instead. Unlike an enterprise resource planning tool that requires one central database, EII integrates data from disparate databases, while also allowing us to clean n that existing data and remove redundant processes — at less than half the cost of a basic work-management system.
Data cleaning, or promoting data interoperability, is the process of deleting erroneous data, selecting data structures that snap together, and establishing common values and rules to help different departments communicate and share data.
The resulting system manages more than 350 datasets and is used to create 20,000 new records each month. That's quite a technical feat for a predominantly rural county of 10,000 square miles and 120,000 taxpayers.
Our older systems consisted of several dozen legacy applications. While the highway maintenance, e911, traffic counts, sign maintenance, and GIS divisions all use roads, each maintained its own database regarding its use of those roads. These divisions, along with planning and zoning, code enforcement, and the assessor, also maintained separate subdivision lists.
Of course, none of these lists matched and each was maintained separately. On top of that, the highway maintenance vehicle list was separate from fleet management; the labor list was different from personnel; and the highway materials list was separate from the contracts list, which is used to set costs and procure the material.
Our request for proposal outlined a work-management system to track labor, material, and equipment costs applied to highway projects as a function of highway name and subdivision. What we received from Terra Genesis Inc. went much further. It promised to tackle data interoperability first, and then address specific processes such as work management. Plus, the bid included software, data cleaning, and deployment, and was 35% lower than the next bid, which only included work-management software and no data improvement.
Since installation, the EII software has saved us $30,000 in annual maintenance and $40,000 in training and productivity costs, while also eliminating duplication of effort. But the real beauty is the ability to do things we could only dream about before. Now it's a snap to bill out fuel purchases and fleet maintenance costs to separate departments, compare permit fees across years, and view the escalating costs of highway materials. There is also an indefinable future savings, because with this tool we can build any envisioned new application without purchasing additional software.
Enterprise information integration promotes data cooperation between existing data in an open framework. Our system links information into an expandable tree called the "application index." Highways, fleet, flood, community development, fuel, public health, general ledger, and GIS are all located in the index. Although data for these activities live in databases across the county, the system pulls it together into one information system — with no redundancies.
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Palm Coast to join Casselberry in attempt to sway high court on red-light cameras
Published: Saturday, December 1, 2012 at 5:22 p.m.
Last Modified: Saturday, December 1, 2012 at 5:22 p.m.
PALM COAST — Palm Coast officials will file a friend of the court brief hoping to help convince the Florida Supreme Court to uphold red-light cameras like the ones used in the city.
Palm Coast and other cities have been fighting lawsuits challenging red-light camera systems ticketing drivers who run red lights or turn right on red without sufficiently slowing.
The state Supreme Court will hear two cases. In one, the city of Aventura won an appeal upholding its red-light cameras. In the other case, Orlando lost an appeal.
City Attorney William Reischmann said during a workshop last week that the Florida League of Cities would pay for his law firm to file a friend of the court brief in support of red-light cameras. The firm is also filing one on behalf of the city of Casselberry, he said.
The friend of the court brief would not repeat issues already being discussed, Reischmann said.
"Not to raise issues that are already being presented by the attorneys and the law firms that are representing the cities of Orlando and the city of Aventura, but to raise issues that may be specific to the city of Palm Coast, to the city of Casselberry or matters that have not been raised which should have been raised arguably on behalf of those two other local governments," Reischmann said during the workshop.
City Manager Jim Landon said that since the Florida League of Cities is picking up the tab, he saw no reason to restrain Reischmann.
"Whatever legal power we can put behind this would be in our best interest so I can't imagine why we would say anything but yes," Landon said.
It would be in the city's best interest as it continues to fight a lawsuit lodged by William G. Mayfield, a Hammock resident who filed a class-action lawsuit in August 2009 against Palm Coast. Mayfield was cited for running a red light while turning right on red at Palm Coast and Cypress Point parkways.
Like the lawsuit against Palm Coast, the two lawsuits that will be considered by the state Supreme Court were filed before the state passed the Mark Wandall Traffic Safety Act, which set regulations for cities to use red-light cameras. The act also increased the fines to $158. The fine in Palm Coast had been $125 until the act took effect July 1, 2010.
Richard Masone is appealing a decision by the 3rd District Court of Appeal in Miami, which reversed a trial court and upheld Aventura's red-light camera ordinance. Masone sued Aventura after he received two red-light camera tickets.
The appellate court opinion found that the Florida Legislature expressly authorized cities to supplement existing traffic laws through things like red-light cameras as long as the city does not conflict with existing laws. The appellate court also said "... the regulation of vehicular traffic is a well established legitimate exercise of municipal police power."
The 3rd District Court of Appeal added that the Mark Wandall Act provided a regulatory framework and did not invalidate any existing red-light camera programs.
Meanwhile, the 5th District Court of Appeal in Daytona Beach upheld a lower court's decision invalidating Orlando's red-light camera ordinance.
The 5th District Court of Appeal ruled in favor of Michael Udowychenko, who sued Orlando on Aug. 31, 2009. The 5th District Court of Appeal found that Orlando's red-light camera ordinance conflicts with existing state laws.
That appellate court wrote in its decision that the Orlando ordinance contradicts state law in several ways, including that violations can be issued based on a video rather than a police officer witnessing the violation. The court also said the ordinance cites the vehicle owner, who might not have been the actual driver. The judges also said Orlando's ordinance allowed for proof less than beyond a reasonable doubt.
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Covey Center for the Arts' new spotlight artist is photographer Rick Nye. They'll be showing his work from July 1-August 25, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Fridays.
The main focus of Nye's display will be landscape photography as well as pictures he took during the Vietnam War. Rick Nye served as an infantryman in Vietnam, where he received the honors of the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. While in the service, Nye used photography as his escape from the horror of war. However, one of his photos after a memorial service, painted a different picture than what he had intended.
"I went just to get out of combat for a day, but for me, that photo summarizes my feelings of that whole year: the texture, the smell, the feel, the dirt, and especially the suffering that everyone experienced," Nye says.
The exhibit includes samples of Nye's photography, mainly of weddings, landscapes, and portraits, which can also be seen on his facebook page. After perusing through some of his work, I must admit, he has an eye for capturing beauty, especially in his nature and landscape photos. But even more, his photography tells a story. One photo in particular that really grabbed my attention: leaves floating in a river bed. Some are clustered on the bottom left of the picture, while one sole leaf floats away from the others. The photo puts the viewer in the leaf's place, flowing away from the rest of the crowd -- loneliness or freedom based on the viewer's interpretation. Or even knowing that you have to leave (no pun intended) what feels comfortable and safe in order to figure out who you are and what you want in life. This may be just the English Major in me over analyzing, but the fact I'm able to see this story and identify with it on such a personal level is proof Nye's a talented photographer.
Nye has an operating studio in Orem, Utah. Most of his landscape photography was taken in Utah and many of the surrounding Western states like Colorado and California.
His Vietnam photography is not offered online for viewing, so the Covey Center's gallery is the perfect opportunity to experience the war through the eyes of a soldier as well as photographer who has received national recognition for photographic excellence.
Rick Nye gallery at the Covey Center, July 1-Aug. 25 425 W. Center Street, Provo, 801-582-7007 Click here for more info


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TEMPE, Ariz. – In the first wave of Arizona State University's initiative to minimize its carbon footprint, Sun Devil Athletics will host its first-ever Zero Waste football game against instate rival Arizona during the Territorial Cup® matchup on Sat., Nov. 30 at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. Sun Devil Athletics is the first organization at Arizona State University to adopt Zero Waste in its facilities.
With a limited amount of trash cans, fans in attendance have the option to place their waste in either a green compost or a blue recycling bin positioned around Sun Devil Stadium. The bins will be clearly labeled and bin guards will be available to clarify and help educate fans on the process.
The rules? Fans can discard food, liquids, and serviceware (plates, napkins, utensils) in green composting bins, while tossing bottles, cans, and programs in blue recycling bins.
What is zero waste? ASU defines zero waste as diversion of 90 percent or more of waste into recycling and composting. Without compost or recycling, the waste would be dumped into a landfill rather than harnessing the ability to reuse or recycle the material. Working with concessionaire Sodexo, Sun Devil Athletics has already taken strides that will help smooth its transition to zero waste. All products sold or distributed at SDA events will fit in either the compost category or recycle category.
By only offering recycling and compost receptacles dedicated to the different types of waste collected inside the stadium, Sun Devil and visiting fans will play a frontline role in the sorting process. This will minimize cross contamination—getting the wrong product in the wrong place—onsite, perhaps the biggest inhibitor to landfill diversion, and will allow ASU partners Waste Management and Crystal Cleaning to employ more sophisticated sorting processes on their end.
This season, Sun Devil football has averaged 60,503 fans through six home games, which makes Sun Devil Stadium the largest and most trafficked venue on the Arizona State Campus. For a comparison, a stadium of approximately 60,000 attendees produces 25,000 to 30,000 pounds of waste in just one game, or approximately 15 tons.
In addition to Sun Devil Stadium, Wells Fargo Arena, Packard Stadium, and Farrington Stadium will all transition into zero-waste facilities. This transition will build on SDA's zero waste efforts in the 2012-13 season, in which SDA hosted nine zero-waste events, including a women's basketball game, a gymnastics meet, and seven baseball games. At Sun Devil baseball games, SDA achieved a diversion rate of 70 percent.
SDA's adoption of the zero-waste model is the first phase of Arizona State's campus-wide transition to full zero waste implementation by 2015. Moving forward, zero waste athletic events will be the foundation and the building blocks for campus-wide zero waste efforts as ASU works toward being the greenest campus in America.
For more information visit zerowaste.asu.edu and use the hashtag #ZeroWasteASU.