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Have you brushed, flossed, and rinsed yet this morning? If not, I promise that you will want to after reading this post. If so, you will probably want to grab your toothbrush and do it again.
Good oral care is not just important for being able to flash those big pearly whites and for staying out of the dentist's chair. While it is necessary for keeping those cavities at bay, it's important to know that oral care is also absolutely vital to your overall health. Keeping your mouth clean and healthy substantially decreases your risk of developing complications and disease.
Growing up with a dentist in the family, it was instilled in me early on that brushing, flossing, and rinsing twice daily is super important, but I never truly understood the deep connection between dental care and our overall health. After learning more I will be darn sure to instill those same habits in my children from the get-go. Here are 8 reasons why you need to maintain good dental hygiene and why you too might want to get your kids in the habit of having a good brushing, flossing, and rinsing routine:
The Unexpected Benefits of Good Dental Hygiene 1 of 9
Guard against oral cancer 2 of 9
HPV has been in the news a lot lately, thanks to Michael Douglas and public conversation about the HPV vaccine. About 60% of oral cancers are linked to the human papilloma virus. In addition to sexually transmitted diseases, poor oral health is also a risk factor for oral HPV infection, and therefore could contribute to oral cancer. A research team studied more 3,400 participants ages 30-69, and those with poor oral health had a 56% higher rate of HPV infection. Additionally, people who had gum disease or dental problems had a 51% higher risk of being infected with HPV.
Source: Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, American Association for Cancer Research
Reduce risk of head and neck cancer 3 of 9
One form of gum disease called chronic periodontitis is characterized by a progressive loss of bone and soft tissue surrounding the teeth. It is also a risk factor for head and neck cancer known as squamous cell carcinoma. When researchers looked at the relationship by tobacco use, they found that the association persisted even in people who never used tobacco.
Source: Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, American Association for Cancer Research
Ward off potential esophageal and lung cancer 4 of 9
In another study, Japanese researchers found a strong link between tooth loss and an increased risk of three cancers - esophageal, head/neck, and lung cancer. People with tooth loss were 136% more likely to develop esophageal cancer, 68% more likely to develop head and neck cancer, and 54% more likely to develop lung cancer.
It is thought that bacterial infections and inflammation resulting from a lack of proper oral care is the culprit for both the tooth loss and the development of these cancers. And now to increase the ewwww factor, the rate of cancer increases proportionally to the number of teeth a patient has lost.
Source: Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, American Association for Cancer Research
Lower likelihood of pancreatic cancer 5 of 9
As if the link between gum disease and cancer were not strong enough, here is one more for you. Periodontal disease, especially one that leads to tooth loss, also increases one's risk of developing pancreatic cancer. Researchers at Harvard studied more than 52,000 men over 16 years, to find out if periodontal disease might be related to pancreatic cancer. Men who had periodontal disease have a 63% higher risk of developing pancreatic cancer, and those who had periodontal disease resulting in tooth loss are at an even higher risk of developing pancreatic cancer.
Source: Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, American Association for Cancer Research
Defend against heart disease 6 of 9
If all those cancers were not depressing enough for you, let's move right on to heart disease. A 2010 study out of Scotland found that poor oral hygiene is linked to an increased risk of heart conditions such as heart attacks and strokes. People who brush their teeth less frequently had a 70% higher risk of heart disease. Those with poor oral hygiene were also more likely to test positive for inflammatory markers in the bloodstream.
Source: National Institutes of Health, BMJ.com
Lower risk of diabetes 7 of 9
Let's keep on moving right down the line of major diseases that are linked to oral care. Next up is diabetes. Diabetes and periodontal disease go hand-in-hand, as in each one could lead to the other. Those with diabetes are at a higher risk for getting periodontal disease, and vice versa.
Source: American Diabetes Association, Medical News Today, Journal of the American Dental Association
Lessen stroke risk 8 of 9
Since they are interrelated, we could not bring up heart disease and diabetes without mentioning stroke, could we? Typically the two major risk factors for stroke are high blood pressure and diabetes. However, it is now known that gum disease makes it three major risk factors. In fact, periodontal disease carries a higher risk of causing a stroke than diabetes, and about the same risk factor as high blood pressure.
So, are you brushing yet?
Prevent preterm labor 9 of 9
Pregnant women are always told to make sure they take extra good care of their teeth during pregnancy for reasons like an increased risk of gingivitis, loose teeth, and gum decay during pregnancy. As it turns out, there is another, even more important reason. It is estimated that bacteria found in the mouth could be responsible for up to 80% of preterm labors.
As someone who delivered preterm (for an entirely different reason), I can tell you first hand that it is much better to take care of your teeth than to be watching your baby lie in an incubator in a NICU.
Source: Journal of Clinical Microbiology
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Fluorinated ethylene propylene
|2150 kg/m3
|Flexural modulus(E)
|586 MPa
|Tensile strength(t)
|23 MPa
|Elongation @ break
|Folding endurance
|Notch test
|Melting point
|Maximum operating
|Water absorption (ASTM)
|<0.01 % after 24 hours
|Dielectric constant (Dk)
|at 1MHz
|Dissipation factor
|at 1MHz
|Arc resistance
|< 300 seconds
|Resistivity at 50% R.H.
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Fluorinated ethylene propylene or FEP is a copolymer of hexafluoropropylene and tetrafluoroethylene. It differs from the PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) resins in that it is melt-processable using conventional injection molding and screw extrusion techniques.[2] Fluorinated ethylene propylene was invented by DuPont and is sold under the brandname Teflon FEP. Other brandnames are Neoflon FEP from Daikin or Dyneon FEP from Dyneon/3M.
FEP is very similar in composition to the fluoropolymers PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) and PFA (perfluoroalkoxy polymer resin). FEP and PFA both share PTFE's useful properties of low friction and non-reactivity, but are more easily formable. FEP is softer than PTFE and melts at 260 °C; it is highly transparent and resistant to sunlight.[3][4]
FEP is produced by free-radical polymerization of mixtures of tetrafluoroethylene and hexafluoropropylene. The mixture is biased to compensate for the relatively low reactivity of the propylene component. The process is typically initiated with peroxydisulfate, which homolyzes to generate sulfate radicals. Because FEP is poorly soluble in almost all solvents, the polymerization is conducted as an emulsion in water, often using a surfactant such as PFOS. The polymer contains about 5% of the propylene component.[2]
Useful comparison tables of PTFE against FEP, PFA and ETFE can be found on DuPont's website, listing the mechanical, thermal, chemical, electrical and vapour properties of each, side by side.[5]
In terms of corrosion resistance, FEP is the only other readily available fluoropolymer that can match PTFE's own resistance to caustic agents, as it is a pure carbon-fluorine structure and fully fluorinated.[5]
Thermally, FEP stands out from PTFE and PFA by having a melting point of 260 °C (500 °F), around forty degrees lower than PFA and lower again than PTFE.[5]
Electrically, PTFE, FEP and PFA have identical dielectric constants, but FEP's dielectric strength is only surpassed by PFA. However, while PFA has a similar dissipation factor to PTFE, FEP's dissipation is around six times that of PFA and EFTE (making it a more non-linear conductor of electrostatic fields).[5]
Mechanically, FEP is slightly more flexible than PTFE. Perhaps surprisingly, it does not withstand repetitive folding as well as PTFE. It also features a poorer coefficient of dynamic friction, is softer and has a slightly lower tensile strength than PTFE and PFA.[5]
A noteworthy property of FEP is that it is vastly superior to PTFE in some coating applications involving exposure to detergents.[5]
Ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE), in many ways, can be thought of as belonging to a different group, as it is essentially a high strength engineering version of the others featuring what are likely to be considered slightly diminished properties in the other fields when compared with PTFE, FEP and PFA.[5]
Like PTFE, FEP is mainly used for wiring, e.g.,hookup wire, coaxial cable, wiring for computer wires and technical gear.[2] An illustrative end product is for coaxial cables like RG-316.
In manufacturing high-quality composite parts, such as in the aerospace industry, FEP film can be used to protect molds during the curing process. In such applications, the film is called "release film" and is intended to prevent the curing adhesive polymer (e.g. the epoxy in a carbon fibre/epoxy composite laminate) from bonding to the metal tooling. Being able to maintain chemical composure in extreme temperatures and resist damage from chemical fuels further makes FEP a suitable choice in the industry.[6]
Due to its flexibility, extreme resistance to chemical attack and optical transparency, this material, along with PFA is routinely used for plastic labware and tubing that involves critical or highly corrosive processes. Brand GmbH, Finemech, Savillex and Nalgene are well known laboratory suppliers that makes extensive use of the two materials.
- ^ "PTFE, FEP, and PFA Specifications". Boedeker Corp. 2007. Retrieved 2007-12-22.
- ^ a b c D. Peter Carlson and Walter Schmiegel "Fluoropolymers, Organic" in Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry 2000, Wiley-VCH, Weinheim. doi:10.1002/14356007.a11_393
- ^ "Teflon FEP". DuPont. Retrieved 2007-10-17.
- ^ "FEP Detailed Properties". Parker-TexLoc. 2006-04-13. Retrieved 2013-10-17.
- ^ a b c d e f g Fluoropolymer Comparison - Typical Properties DuPont
- ^ "Uses for FEP Tubing | Fluorotherm". Fluorotherm. 22 June 2015.

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With a stay at Hotel Altos De Balcarce, you'll be centrally located in Salta, steps from Pajcha Museum and minutes from Plaza Guemes. This hotel is within close proximity of General Guemes Square and Palacio Legislativo.
Make yourself at home in one of the 48 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and a turndown service, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access and concierge services.
Grab a bite to eat at the hotel's restaurant, which features a bar, or stay in and take advantage of room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is included.
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The Aalto Pot Guard is a kitchen helper that is successful by its design and functionality. The birch wood made lid leans on the design of Alvar Aalto: The waved lines are displayed in numerous Aalto designs and speak a clear, natural form-language.
The Pot Guard works as "protector of cooking pots" according to its name. The wooden utensil is clipped between the pot and the lid and will with it enable that nothing inside of the pot comes out when it boils. The swung form thereby sits stabile so that the meal can remain alone a few minutes without any problems. Since iittala produces the Pot Guard out of birch wood, this one will not get to hot and can therewith be inserted or removed during the meal-preparation without burning fingers.
After cooking, the Aalto Pot Guard can furthermore be used as pot coaster.


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Thursday, June 02, 2011 1:48 PM
Limo driver Sal, who wouldn't give his last name, drove 18 kids in a stretch Hummer to the Moore prom at the Grand Marquis. He said they were very well behaved and very respectful. (Staten Island Advance/Hilton Flores)


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"This Looks a Bit like an Elephant" – New Banksy Piece on the Pacific Coast Highway
Feb 22, 2011 | Comments 4
A fresh new Banksy on the Pacific Coast Highway in Los Angeles, "This Looks a Bit Like an Elephant". The piece is confirmed and welcome work in the street galleries of Los Angeles. Now the big question is will Banksy win the Oscar for his street art disaster movie, "Exit through the Gift Shop"?
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choice spot… won't get buffed for a while I hope…
I wouldnt hold my breath over Banksy winning that Oscar, its a great film but hes up against some true masterpieces. Not to mention, the academy has become incredibly predictable over the past years.
that is considered an art piece?? dude writes some letters on the side of a water tank and its called art?! is everyone actually serious??
i saw a huge crew around it yesterday attaching it to a crane… who knows what they were doing to it, but hopefully it survives!


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ADAMSVILLE, Alabama -- Minor has made a change with its head football coaching position.
Randy Cook, who had led the Tenacious Tigers since the 2007 season, was removed as football coach on Tuesday. Cook told AL.com on Wednesday he was given the option to resign, but did not elect to "go out" that way.
"I was given the option to resign but I said I would not do that," Cook said. "So I guess effective today I have been relieved of all coaching duties and everything else. I guess they will have a search here pretty soon."
Cook, a three-year starting quarterback locally at Berry for the great Bob Finley, felt a resignation would send the wrong impression and be an easy way out. The 2013 season marked his 15th campaign at Minor. He'd been an offensive and defensive coordinator at Minor before taking over as head coach in 2007.
The Tigers finished up 4-6 in each of the last two seasons.
"We felt like we were moving in the right direction with all the young kids we've been playing the last two years," Cook said. "I felt like if I resigned then that maybe I was admitting that we weren't getting it done."
Minor principal Dr. Juanita Inman Vann had a brief comment to sum up the reason for the move.
"We've just decided to go in a different direction," she said.
The tenured teacher in the Jefferson County system said the Tigers will return eight offensive starters next season and another six first-team players on defense. Rising senior cornerback Maurice Smitherman had approximately 30 FBS offers at the end of the season.
"I guess whoever comes in and gets this thing will have the opportunity to really make some noise next year," Cook said. "It is set up that way."
Cook's teams fashioned a 38-37 record across eight seasons and led the team to the 6A state playoffs in 2008, 2009 and 2011. He was a three-year letterman at Georgia who rose as high as backup quarterback status before finishing his college career in the secondary.
His best Minor moments came during those back-to-back playoff trips. Vestavia Hills saw its season end his team upset two looking for greater things than 20-14 and 21-0 ends to their season.
Despite coming in as a No. 4 seed, the Tigers knocked off a Class 6A, Region 6 champion Vestavia Hills team in the first round of the 2009 state playoffs. The Rebels were 9-1 at the time.
Those were the only winning seasons of his tenure and his best was a 9-3 team in 2008.
Cook, 56, aims to get back into coaching. He was the offensive coordinator on Tony Lunceford's staff for three seasons prior to becoming the head coach.
"I'm still in kind of a fog right now," Cook said. "I'll clear my head here and maybe in a week or so I'll start deciding what I want to do next."
Cook should be a commodity around the Metro area because he is respected across the region.
"Randy is a guy who functions off of high principles," Mountain Brook coach Chris Yeager said. "Now he's an old-school guy and he isn't always the most politically correct but he is an unbelievable man of principle. To me he really cares about his kids and the way that you see that is he makes them do right. It is not all about winning games to Randy. He's always really concerned about the player 20 and 25 years from now and them being good husbands and good fathers.
Yeager made a point to try and play his Minor teams during preseason scrimmages the last several seasons. He did so because he appreciated what Cook stood for.
"He's tough on his kids but I know he does that because life is tough," Yeager said. "He's demanding. I tell you this there is nobody around here or really none of us in this profession who cares more about their kids than that guy does."
Minor produced five Alabama Sports Writers Association Class 6A All-State players under Cook's tenure as head coach. He saw athlete Christion Jones sign with Alabama. Offensive lineman Mark Beard wound up at Georgia after a junior college stop. Linebacker Raiques Crump also signed with Tennessee.
"Its been a fun ride and some good years," Cook said. "I wouldn't trade the time here for anything. Met some good people and had the opportunity to send some kids off to school. The best part of it has been seeing them come back around after they go off to school for football."
Here's football coaching changes around the state since the beginning of the 2013 season:
|Old Coach
|New Coach
|American Christian
|John Causey
|Watt Parker
|Julius Head
|Floyd Graham
|Baldwin County
|Bobby Moore
|Nathan McDaniel^
|Bullock County
|Charlie Winchester
|Joshua Chambers (as of Oct. 4)
|Bill Williamson
|Hense Ellis (as of Oct. 3)
|Charles Henderson
|Mike Dean
|Dan Beavers
|Cottage Hill Chr.
|Joe Downey
|Shay Oliver
|Dale Overton
|NONE (new school)
|Watt Parker
|Mary Montgomery
|Al Jones*
|Randy Cook
|North Jackson
|Tony Johnson
|Nathan Wehunt
|Jack Whigham
|Prattville Christian
|Sam Peak*
|Chris Jones
|Marty Smith
|Ron Daugherty*
|Tim Gillespie
|Bo Culver^
|John Holladay
|Heath Brunner
|* interim coach for 2013
|^ not yet approved by school board
|Source: ASWA prep committee


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Current Environment Begs for a Traditional Credit Score Re-Evaluation
Sarah Davies, senior vice president of analytics and product management at VantageScore Solutions LLC, said that recent events should alert credit unions to the need for carefully analyzing the risk they have in portfolio. For example, she said that a credit union that set its credit score floor for mortgages at 750 between June 2003 and June 2005 would have about a 0.4% risk of default. However, that same score between June 2006 and June 2008 raised the risk of default up to 2.4%.
Highlighting California, Davies said the risk of default on a mortgage for credit scores as low as 591 was only about 0.4% between June 2003 and June 2005. More recently (June 2006-June 2008), that rate has skyrocketed up to 10%. Even the top-tier score holders have reached 0.5% risk of default, where they were previously zero.
One representative from a California credit union noted the 12% unemployment in their primary county of service and said their rescore their entire portfolio every quarter. Davies suggested monthly rescoring would not be a bad idea in the current environment.


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Robert Redford teaming up with Nick Nolte for 'A Walk in the Woods'
The two men reunite after working together on 'The Company you Keep'
Robert Redford continues to be a busy man in Hollywood. This Spring saw him direct and star in "The Company you Keep," he also stars in "All is Lost" which is premiering at Cannes, will appear in "Captain America: The Winter Soldier," and now will direct and star in "A Walk in the Woods."
According to a report from The Hollywood Reporter, the Sundance Kid is taking on the adaptation of Bill Bryson's book "A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail." It seems as though Richard Linklater, whose film "Before Midnight" hits theaters on Memorial Day weekend, was in discussions to direct this new film, but dropped out and Redford has decided to take over.
Nick Nolte is also set to star in "A Walk in the Woods." Redford and Nolte just in fact worked together on "The Company you Keep." Bryson's book was first released in 1998, and the film project has been in the works for a number of years.
See our 'Company you Keep' interview with Redford below


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Published on February 07, 2014
Abigail Mootrey, 2, wears a rainbow flag while pretending to be a Rainbow Superhero in St. John's today. — Photo by Keith Gosse/The Telegram
Published on February 07, 2014
Josh Eddy and Robyn Noseworthy speak to the media following a flag-raising ceremony at Confederation Building in St. John's this morning. — Photo by Keith Gosse/The Telegram
Mayor Dennis O'Keefe helped raise the Pride flag at St. John's City Hall today along with members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community in a show of support in conjunction with the opening of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.
Such ceremonies are occurring across the country today.
Earlier today, the Pride flag was raised at Confederation Building in St. John's as a sign of the provincial government's support for human rights regardless of sexual orientation.
Also participating in the ceremony at Confederation Building were Justice Minister Darin King, Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Steve Kent, and Environment and Conservation Minister Joan Shea.


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The principal of a Fremont elementary school is facing charges that he
stole prescription drugs meant for his students.
Timothy Wilhelm, 43, the principal of Stamm Elementary School, was released from the Sandusky County Jail on Friday evening after being arrested a day earlier for stealing medication.
Fremont Police said they have taken three reports about stolen drugs from the school since September, 2008. On two occasions, police said the school was made to look like thieves had broken into the building.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and the Ottawa County Drug Task Force, as well as the school district, assisted on the investigation, and more charges are pending, Fremont police said.


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MILLVILLE — He never threw a pass.
He never made a tackle.
He never called a play.
But Dr. Joseph H. Jones Sr. made sure the people who did those things stayed healthy for the Millville High School football teams for 28 years.
"And he never took a nickel," said Cat Harris, who played for the Thunderbolts in the late 1960s.
"Just a wonderful man," said Harris. "A man you wanted to call your friend. He'd do anything for you."
And made it into the Thunderbolt Sports Hall of Fame in 2004.
And was the 1984 Millville Citizen of the Year.
He sang in the Christ Church all-boys choir as a lad.
He played the piano.
Millville is going ante up for Doc Jones Sunday with a memorial service at 2 p.m.
It is sponsored by the First Assembly of God Church in Millville and will follow their regularly scheduled service at the auditorium at Millville Senior High School.
Jones died on Christmas Day of last year in Fort Myers, Fla. where he had retired to in 1991.
Gone 21 years, but remembered like it was yesterday.
Bob Hogan remembers the day the co-captain of the Millville football team was called into the office and told he wasn't eligible to play on Saturday.
The kid went nuts.
"He ran out of the office and smashed a window with his hand," said Hogan. "He cut an
artery and came into the lockerroom bleeding all over the place."
The team was ready to board the bus for an away game.
"Doc Jones grabbed the kid and got the bleeding stopped and he and I took him to the hospital," said Hogan, who was both athletic director and defensive coordinator at the same time.
"He might have saved that boy's life."
And never took a dime.
"Doc spoke in quiet tones," said Hogan. "He was a slow, precise, deliberate speaker. He always added a little smile at the end if he wanted to get his point across.
"He was a strong Christian man. No arrogance. He presented himself in a quiet manner."
Though he was a successful chiropractor for 39 years, Doc also became a minister, the Rev. Gerritt Kenyon recalled.
"He became a pastor at Wesleyan Church," said the retired preacher. "And he served as president of the Greater Millville Ministerial Association.
"He loved athletes," said Kenyon. "He was kind, thoughtful and caring. You'd see the athletes going to his office on Second Street. And, of course, he was always on the sidelines."
And never took a dime.
"It was a time," said Kenyon, "when the city of Millville was built around a friendly feeling of volunteerism. The men manning the sticks at football games were volunteers."
Nobody knew Doc Jones' family better than Mayor Tim Shannon.
Doc's two sons, Danny and Davey, were his best friends growing up.
"We grew up a block from each other," said Shannon. "We were the Second Street Tigers."
The team has gotten better over the years.
"Nobody could beat us," Shannon thumped his chest. "Me, Davey and Danny and Johnny and Ricky Denblinker. We never played on grass. We were never allowed to cross the street. We grew up playing on asphalt."
And most of the playing was in an alley next to the Joneses' home.
"What a lot of people don't know or don't remember is Doc Jones was a heckuva athlete.
"We all go watch him play in the Oyster League.
"He had a glove that was so old, it had a thumb and three fingers, but he could play with the best of them."
Shannon remembers being in Jones' backyard shooting hoops against the garage and watching Doc see patients from 8 in the morning to 8 at night.
"But he would always find 10 or 15 minutes to come out and shoot hoops with us," he said. "The alley was wide enough for one car and you could hear Doc yelling at motorists to slow down.
"He always took care of us."
Jammed finger?
Go see Doc.
"I think I went to his office every Friday night before a Saturday game my whole career," said Shannon. "He was Obama Care before Obama Care. All through my high school career."
Doc taught Tim hoseball.
"He'd go to Beacon Auto and buy a piece of hose and cut it into 2- and 3-inch pieces," recalled Shannon. "He'd pitch it to us. He told us, if you can hit this, you can hit anything."
Tony Surace, who saw Jones on the football sidelines as much as anybody during his 25-year coaching career, said he was the gift that kept on giving.
"It didn't matter if you were a former player, the wife of a former player, the kid of a former player, you go get fixed up by him and he wouldn't charge you," said Surace. "And this went on forever."
Everybody says that.
"Go ask Dale Finch," said Cat Harris. "He played with me. He'll tell you. Ask Tom Ayres."
"He was a servant," said Bob Hogan. "He never changed. He died on Christmas Day while hiking in a jungle!"
Sunday will be payback time.
A whole bunch of people whose lives were touched by Doc Jones will gather to share depth and breadth of a man who never took a dime.


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Dr. Michael Woods, president of the Canadian Cancer Society's board of directors, presents cancer survivor Dulcie Osmond with flowers following Osmond's speech Friday at the Fluvarium in St. John's. — Photo by Danette Dooley/Special to The Telegram
The Canadian Cancer Society introduced its inaugural Relay for Life "Dream Team" at a luncheon at the Fluvarium in St. John's Friday.
The team, comprised of five business and community leaders from around the province, has raised $43,000 for the society.
Realtor Jim Burton, lawyer Paul Dicks, accountant Junior Burton, business owner Felix Loveless and MHA Yvonne Jones make up the Dream Team.
All members, with the exception of Junior Burton, attended the luncheon.
Cancer survivor Dulcie Osmond received a standing ovation when she spoke about her cancer journey and the help she's received over the past two years from the Canadian Cancer Society.
An instructor with the College of the North Atlantic in Burin, Osmond was diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer in July 2009.
"I didn't mind that number because it was low, but then I found out there was no stage 5. That threw me to a loop."
Osmond underwent aggressive chemotherapy. The side-effects were brutal, the 62-year-old said.
"I could barely feed myself. I could neither dress nor undress myself. I was almost comatose."
Osmond was told she'd have to go to St. John's for treatment to help reduce the swelling in her arms that was caused by lymph fluid buildup.
When someone suggested she stay at Daffodil Place, she said, her first reaction was that it wasn't an option for her. She thought it would be a dreary place filled with sadness.
That was not the case, she said.
"At any given time, the sounds of laughter can be heard. … At Daffodil Place, there is strong sense of family, with hugs and kisses everywhere."
Osmond says her family doctor calls her "a living, breathing, walking miracle." Her oncologist "says a little prayer" before she looks at the CT scan report, she said.
Osmond has a positive outlook on life. She inspires others to face their battle with the same attitude.
A cancer diagnosis makes people stronger, she said.
"I'm certainly not giving in or giving up and will not until my last breath."
Osmond thanked the Dream Team for their efforts. Daffodil Place was long overdue, she said.
"People who have no need to stay at Daffodil Place will never know what it is like to have this place, this haven, this refuge."
Dr. Michael Woods, president of the society's board of directors for N.L., also thanked the team for its fundraising efforts.
"I think putting together something like this — a Dream Team for the Relay for Life — is really what needs to be done to move things forward," Woods said.
The society's director of revenue development Al Pelley said the Dream Team concept isn't new to the Canadian Cancer Society, but is the first time such a team has been put in place in this province.
"Next year, we hope to expand our dream team to have 10 people on it," Pelley said.
The society's executive director for the province, Matthew Piercey, said funds raised through the relay will help fund cancer research and enhance the lives of those — like Osmond — living with the disease.
Osmond still gets chemotherapy every three weeks. She'll continue taking it as long as it keeps the cancer at bay.
She will have another CT scan next week and will get the results when she visits the cancer clinic later this month.
"If you pray, pray for me," she said.


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I always tell people food's so special because it's one of those things where no matter who you are in the world or where you're at, you can taste something familiar and it just brings you back to a moment in your life. Whether you were 4-years-old or 30-years-old.
What are some of the earliest thing you remember cooking in your parents Huntsville kitchen?
The earliest thing I can remember cooking, like a lot of kids, is pancakes. That's the one thing your parents are like, "OK, you're not going to burn the house down." And it's really easy to make. [Laughs.] I always loved doing that.
When I was really little, I don't remember so much cooking as I remember helping or watching my dad or my mom or my grandma. My adventurousness in cooking I get from my dad. My dad would go in the kitchen and go, "Let's just throw whatever we have together." He would always make breakfast burritos for us on Saturday and Sunday.
From my mom, I get my love of consistency. My mom makes very simple Southern things and makes them the same way every time, and I still can't crack the code on it. I don't know how she does it. I remember always helping her make mashed potatoes. I've never had mashed potatoes like that.
When I was about 14, that's when I started to get in interest in cook books and trying to make something my mom wouldn't make necessarily and I'd always try to cook for my friends. Whether it was something simple like pasta or a homemade tomato sauce. Because we ate so much Southern food growing up that I was always interested in making different things, like stir-fry.
Any plans for the $10,000 you won on "Chopped" yet?
[Laughs.] Well, at first, I guess along with everybody else who's been on "Chopped" and won, you get all these ideas, "Oh, maybe I'll invest it" or I want to do something special with it. My plans are my savings; I just want to keep adding to that and hoping it will grow to enable me to open my own restaurant.
But really, (the plan is) just to live life. I love going out to eat with my friends. My pastry chef, she always says it's like research and development. So we go out to eat at random places and try new things. That's all I really do. My brother just moved here, which is great, and he's also a chef. We don't go crazy or anything like that, but it's nice to be able to experience Miami to its fullest. It's a great city to live in.
Can you talk about being a female chef in the commercial kitchen, a place that's traditionally been a pretty macho environment?
I don't think it's as macho as it used to be. I always tell people, "Don't mistake my kindness for weakness." I am a very loving and compassionate person. I like to have a great team at work and everyone be happy when they're working, even though it's a stressful environment. I think it's refreshing to have a female in the kitchen that's not the typical male chef, high-strung and yelling.
And at the same time, I get a lot of respect because I may be quiet and hard-working, but I'm also someone who tells the truth if I see something wrong or I don't agree with. Of course, I'm from The South, so I get up every day and put my makeup on. I think it takes people some time to realize however I look on the outside, I'm really tough on the inside and no job is below me. I will clean and work the line in the same way, and in my opinion, sometimes better than a guy.
What are some Huntsville restaurants you make a point of visiting whenever you come back here?
I love Po Boy Factory. I go there every single time. There's something about their Hot Damn Sauce that I just can't get enough of. And believe it or not, I'm such a big Steak-Out girl. It seems kind of silly because it's a take-out place, but the thing I respect about Steak-Out is I've been eating Steak-Out since I was in like the fourth grade and it was the same then as is I go back tomorrow. And I'm an addict for their sweet tea. My mom literally brings it to the airport she comes to pick me up, or we stop there on the way home. I still know the phone number. A newer (restaurant) ... my brother recently worked for 1892 (East) in Five Points, and I think they have a great thing going on. And I love Dreamland.
What made you want to appear on a reality cooking show in the first place?
Actually, I'm not one of those chefs trying to get on a cooking show, making audition tapes and sending them all over the place. When I was the executive chef at The Bayou, Food Network randomly called me one day and they told me they were looking for a female chef from Long Island, so that's how that came about. I went to Manhattan for an interview and they asked me to do the show.
After that I did (the Food Network show) "Chef Hunter," which was through Twitter, and then they called me to do the ("Chopped") redemption show. So it's not something I seek out, but I would have to be an idiot to say no to something like that. As far as a reality show where it's not so focused on the food or skills but on popularity or drama, I don't know if I'd do something like that. But I did "Chopped" because I think it's a great exercise for a chef. I would do it every year if I could - just to keep you on your feet. I really enjoyed every minute of it.
What are your go-to ingredients these days?
Right now, I would definitely say lime juice. Nine times out of 10 an acid is lacking in a dish. I'm also a big fan of brown sugar. If I need something sweet I always go for that. And I have to say bacon. I've been eating it since I was a baby, and I just can't understand someone that doesn't like bacon.
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SPRINGFIELD — A Springfield man's arrest that was caught on camera Tuesday has angered some in the community, but a police official says there was nothing wrong with the actions taken by officers.
Springfield police arrested Jose Rivera, who police described as a muscular 25-year-old believed to be high on PCP. Police said he bent a set of handcuffs as officers attempted to subdue him.
Additionally, Sgt. John M. Delaney told The Republican on Tuesday, that pepper spray had no effect on the suspect and officers had to use four sets of handcuffs and leg shackles strung together to restrain the man.
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The incident began about 8 p.m. when police were summoned to the scene to deal with the man, who was wearing only shorts and no shoes and described by onlookers as going crazy and exposing himself, Delaney said.
A crowd of about 50 had gathered at the scene and officers saw the suspect attempting to hide under an SUV.
"The officers approached the male who was face down in a puddle and making grunting noises," Delaney said.
After officers made several demands for the suspect to show his hands, they attempted to pick him up and that is when he became combative, Delaney said.
Delaney said when police were able to initially get a handcuff on one of the suspect's wrists, he damaged its open and matching cuff by bending it against the pavement.
Shortly after that, police could be heard over the radio requesting that leg shackles be brought to the scene.
Delaney said that prior to the officers' arrival, Rivera broke into the apartment of his estranged girlfriend at 74 Jefferson Ave. and broke her sink and a water pipe. He also went up and down Dwight Street breaking vehicle's rearview mirrors.
While watching attempts by police to subdue the man, Springfield resident Ernel Martinez pulled out his phone and began video recording the encounter.
The video is only 74 seconds long and does not show all of the events leading to Rivera's arrest.
Several witnesses are heard commenting on the encounter. One woman yells for police to stop hitting him and another says, "Do you know how many people are recording that [expletive deleted]?"
Others in the video make reference to WorldstarHipHop, an aggregating video blog. Martinez, who recorded the video, could not be reached for comment.
The video — which was uploaded to Facebook Tuesday evening — was shared more than 65 times as of Thursday morning.
Springfield resident Gloria Santiago was present during the incident and said she found it upsetting. She called the officers' actions "excessive."
"That last punch: There was no reason for that," she said.
When reached for comment Thursday morning, Delaney said there is no problem with police actions in the video, adding that Springfield Police Commissioner John Barbieri has viewed it. He added, "This guy was crazy."
Delaney declined to comment further on the incident or the video.
Rivera was charged with disorderly conduct, two counts of assault and battery on a police officer, resisting arrest, breaking and entering and two counts of malicious damage over $250.


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I don't think Brady is overrated. He's had a terrific career. I do think he is on the downside, as is Peyton. This year will be a big test for both.
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I don't think Brady is overrated. He's had a terrific career. I do think he is on the downside, as is Peyton. This year will be a big test for both.
1) I'm not at all sure what point you're trying to make up top. Mixing eras is one thing, but that along with mixing RS and PO stats on top of adding in a hypothetical or two is a little too much for me.
2) Yup. Flacco is underrated and he's on an elite career curve. Most everyone here would agree with you.
3) Again, QBR is not king. I don't know if wins and SB titles are either...but in no one's version of reality is 1 SB ring > 3 SB rings.
I thought Brady was the best QB in the game during the stretch the Patriots were winning three Super Bowls. The box score would show 9-11 receivers consistently. He had a knack for moving the chains. I thought (and think) he was a better QB in those years than when he was putting up stellar fantasy numbers.
The QB he most reminded me of was Montana. Neither threw the ball particularly hard. Brady has the stronger arm of the two, but he's not particularly strong-armed as NFL-quality QB's go. Montana had a noodle for an arm compared to most NFL QB's. But he had great timing, great touch, and an awareness of the field that only a few, like Unitas and Tarkenton, could match. Brady had (and has) that awareness, and that's what's made him so effective in his career.
Now I'm going to go take a shower. Damn you all.


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As an artist, Lucio Fontana made his mark, literally. The best-known of his "Concetto Spaziale" works — intensely monochrome paintings marked with slashes that look like surgical cuts — are ubiquitous in art and design fairs around the world. The Italian artist, who was born in Argentina in 1899 and died in 1968, is recognized by connoisseurs for his minimalist line. While such a categorization suits the contemporary market, it is a very reductive way of characterizing of his work.
Hence the important contribution of Galerie Karsten Greve's current show in Paris, which places Fontana in a much more classical and complex context. Long associated with the Arte Povera movement, his work also has abstract, Impressionist, and especially Expressionist aspects.
For "Sculptures: Io Sono Uni Scultore e Non un Ceramista" ("I Am a Sculptor and Not a Ceramicist"), the gallery has brought together 37 rarely seen yet revered works dating from 1936 to 1960. Several influences are evident in these works, including the Abstraction-Creation group in Paris, which Fontana joined in 1935, and the Manufacture National in Sèvres, France. Between 1947 and 1952, Fontana led the Spatialist movement, writing manifestos seeking to unite time and space as both conceptual and formal elements. Throughout such intellectual exercises he continued to create figurative sculptures, which, while they seem less iconic or introspective than his better known slashed canvases, remain very personal.
The show begins with its most intimate and evocative piece, "Le Sirene" (1950), a landscape of sea and sun. As if broken into several separate components, the work seems very rough for its theme, but its imperfect and impulsive lines convey movements that evoke waves and rays of sunlight. It immediately introduces Fontana's characteristic style as a sculptor, with his preference for sharp ridges. Each piece exists as a completed movement while mainting an unpolished edge. This technique endows the most stunning sculptures — including the great "Il Guerriero" (1949) — with incredible power.
Fontana's sculptures seem to be the antithesis of his monochrome paintings, as if he took a break from his minimalist philosophy to contemplate religion, history, the raw emotion of life, and the strength of humanity. The influence of Hellenistic and Roman art, as well as the Calvary paintings of Hieronymus Bosch, can be seen in Fontana's almost-abstract "Battaglia" sculptures from 1947-48. At times, these scenes of battles and turmoil possess the grace of dancing figures, but at others they are animated with destructive virility.
Click on the slide show to see images from the Lucio Fontana show at Karsten Greve.
A version of this story appeared on ARTINFO France.


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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The state Supreme Court called out the legislature for botching payday reform. The question now is whether the Ohio General Assembly has the integrity to get the job done right.
Forget the ongoing investigation of payday lobbying gifts to several current and former legislators. We're just talking about lawmakers cleaning up a mess of their own making.
Payday lenders won a slam-dunk decision from the state Supreme Court on Wednesday, and the court spent considerable time in its unanimous opinion explaining how the legislature failed to curb payday loans.
Other payday coverage
An illustrated history of payday lending in Ohio
Wednesday's Supreme Court decision on payday
Background on the Scott payday case
The expensive loans, just as a reminder, are made against a borrower's next paycheck. How expensive are they? One Pew Charitable Trusts study found that an average payday loan claims a third of a borrower's next paycheck. Because most borrowers can't pay the loans off and still have money to cover bills, they borrow again. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau found four of five payday loans are rolled over or renewed within 14 days, and half of all borrowers took out at least 10 sequential loans.
Payday lenders would never have set up shop in the state if the legislature, back in the mid-1990s, hadn't been duped into granting lenders an exemption from state usury laws. That free pass let payday stores peddle loans that carry a 398 percent annualized interest rate.
By 2008, it became clear, even to Ohio's legislators, that payday loans, while lucrative for lenders, were toxic for borrowers. So a bipartisan group of legislators revoked the exemption and created the Short Term Lending Act, which outlawed two-week loans and capped interest rates at 28 percent.
Except, as the Supreme Court pointed out Wednesday, legislators bungled the job.
As early as 2009, it became clear that payday lenders simply ignored the new lending license. Instead, they continued to issue payday loans under mortgage or other lending licenses that were never created for that purpose. But legislative efforts to address the loophole payday lenders used to issue these payday clones repeatedly fizzled.
Given five years of legislative ennui, the court concluded that the legislature never really intended to end payday lending at all.
"How is this possible? How can the General Assembly set out to regulate a controversial industry and achieve absolutely nothing?" Justice Paul Pfeiffer wrote in a short, but stinging concurring opinion. "Were the lobbyists smarter than the legislators? Did the legislative leaders realize that the bill was smoke and mirrors and would accomplish nothing?"
In its decision, the court gave remarkably short shrift to the intent of the people, who in 87 of 88 counties voted for payday interest caps when the issue went to the ballot. Voters, schmoters. Still, the court's decision settles it: If Ohio wants payday reform, the legislature has to retool the state's lending law.
That prospect should send a chill down the spine of every Ohioan.
This is the legislature, after all, that inserted a "right to cheat" provision into the state's Consumer Sales Practices Act that lets businesses that rip consumers off wriggle out of paying damages.
Rep. Matt Lundy, an Elyria Democrat who is leaving the House because of term limits, made several valiant but doomed efforts to wrangle both fellow Democrats and Republicans to address the payday loophole. But as the legislature slashed and burned its way through consumer protection statues, he stopped.
"Normally, I'm not the type of person who walks away from a fight," Lundy said, "but I just believe this legislature, which I believe is very anti-consumer, would only make things worse."
What does the payday decision mean? It means payday lenders can continue to sell low-and mid-income Ohioans financial products that leave them markedly worse off. It means lenders who are gleefully marketing auto title loans – a payday cousin that can cost borrowers their cars – will likely expand unchallenged.
It means Ohioans who showed up to vote for payday reform in 2008 have important work to do in this election season.
Go to a candidate forum. Ask the people who want to represent you where they stand on payday lending. Ask them if they'll pledge to end payday and restore our state's consumer law, which was once considered a national model.
And pray that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issues strong payday rules soon so we don't have to rely on our elected officials to keep their promises.


text: Last week I was fortunate enough to come home a few days earlier than expected to spend time with family and friends over the Christmas break. With the additional time I traveled to Amherst to see my former junior team the Ramblers play against the Metro Shipbuilders. After watching a 6-0 drubbing it became clear to me that it is time for a change within this organization. I have to be careful when I write this and acknowledge a few points before I begin, I was a former Halifax Lion which is now the Metro franchise and I given a great opportunity and I am certainly grateful for that. I would also say that my coaching in Metro was excellent with Troy Ryan and Tyler Naugler before that, both of whom are now in the AUS coaching ranks. Bob Macisaac and Stan Hennigar are two people who have tremendous knowledge for the game, and are two people I have great respect for. "Breaker" the trainer who has been with the team for over 40 years was also one of the best in terms of getting things done. Also I know David MacDonald's passion to make things work in Metro is enviable and second to none. However when we look at the facts its time for this organization to have a fresh start outside of Halifax region.Halifax has a strong tradition in Jr. A hockey. During the 70's and 80's the area had 3 teams the Halifax Lions, the Cole Harbour Colts and the Dartmouth Fuel Kids. When the Mooseheads came to town in 1994-1995 season they became the number 1 ticket in town. That's not to say Jr. A hasn't had its successes in Halifax, the Oland Exports won a National title in 2002 on home ice, Halifax also competed at various National Championships before that. When we look at the hockey landscape today the market is different, there are so many hockey options in Metro. Major Junior, AUS, Major Midget, High School Jr. B not to mention many more entertainment options outside of hockey. When Metro moved from Antigonish in 2008 there was a 5 year business plan that was submitted to the league for approval. After this season the five year plan ends, and the way I see it the league along with the organization should be looking to alternative markets.The last five seasons split between the Halifax Forum and the Dartmouth Sportsplex the team has drawn the following number of attendance on average; 285, 473, 441, 268, 258. These numbers may or may not include free tickets or may be inflated. From a numbers perspective there is not much fan support. The team has also struggled financially and have openly asked their players to pay in an effort to cover costs associated with playing a season. The way I see it why not move this team to a part of the province that will embrace Jr. A hockey? An argument has long been made that by having a Jr. A team in Halifax give's the MHL media exposure to the largest city in Atlantic Canada. However from the surface I can't find much media that talks about the MHL in any way. Weekend results are summed up in the smallest possible writeup in the Chronicle Herald, articles are rarely run concerning Jr. A hockey or the Metro franchise, but why should they be? Jr.A hockey in Metro is irrelevant to the majority of the population. In fact perhaps the league is receiving negative media from having the majority of its articles published by the Chronicle Herald discussing low attendance, troublesome financials or asking their players to pay. I am a firm believer that if Metro was to move it would not affect their and media in much way at all.Another factor that has made life harder for Jr. A hockey in Metro is the revival of the Halifax Mooseheads. What I would call the "dark days" of the Moosehead's organization would be when they finished dead last in the Q back to back seasons. Now that the Mooseheads have returned to their former glory on the ice, and at the box office, it creates an even tougher job to bring people to the Dartmouth Sportsplex. Also in looking at the possibility Jr. A had to capture an audience during the down years of the Mooseheads, there was no significant gain in attendance, or support.So one may ask where can they move? Well I am certainly not fully aware of support in each community, or the ambition the following places have to bring Jr. A hockey to their area, but here are some logical choices in my mind.1. The Valley (Berwick, Kentville) By saying the Valley it is quite vague however areas around Acadia are very busy commercially. New Minas has seen tremendous growth, with Kentville and Berwick both close by the population and financial support from businesses should certainly be there. Berwick has a brand new facility that would be an ideal size for Jr. A, and with the success of the Major Midget team players who would want to stay local and play could be abundant. For players going to school Acadia being close by is also a benefit. The MHL could then have 3 teams also relatively close with Yarmouth, Bridgewater and "Valley". The downfalls are Acadia Axeman hockey is deeply entrenched in the community. High school hockey is also quite popular and could be difficult to get into the market and Jr. B would have to go as there is not enough room for both Jr. A and Jr. B. 2. North Sydney From my knowledge the community has been pursuing to have a Jr. A team play out of their new facility. There is a major junior team with the Screaming Eagles although their attendance is down. High school hockey is also very popular in this area however with the town being so ambitious and a smart marketing plan in place it could be viable. The only downfall for the league would be travel as the nearest team would be over 3 hours away in Pictou County. 3. East Hants The MHL could consider going back to a market that it has already been in. East Hants had a team for a short time when they moved from Cole Harbour and eventually became the Dartmouth DQ Dairy Blizzards. The area has grown significantly in the last 10-15 years and has a new facility with two ice surfaces. East Hants also has a Jr. B team, however with the city being so close, hockey and entertainment options a mere 30 minutes away. Even with significant marketing I am not sure East Hants would be entirely ready or willing.4. Edmundston The last option I'll suggest would require a re-arrangement of the divisions so that the Meek would have 6 teams and the Bent 5. The reason I think Edmundston would be a good fit is its size and location. The city has a population of roughly 21,000 and is in Northern New Brunswick. It is a bilingual city in both French and English which could be ideal for drawing french speaking players to the MHL. Also with Grand Falls within driving distance the team could draw from that region as well. There is no major hockey in town and I think the potential for tremendous crowd support. Travel would be significant but with backing from the community financially and strong attendance it would not be impossible to overcome. In my mind it might be the most viable market the MHL has not been able to crack. Perhaps its been attempted and the city does not want it, I am not sure.In closing I do not have all the solutions or decision power of where Metro should move to. However I am firm believer that its time for the Shipbuilders to find a new home where a community will embrace Jr. A hockey and give the league another stable franchise. I see it as no fault to the current management of the Metro franchise, I merely see it as a situation that is not workable for the MHL or an organization trying to make it work in Halifax.


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Due to inclement weather, the Bayonne Division of Recreation has postponed tonight's MLB Pitch, Hit & Run youth baseball competition.
The free event has been rescheduled for Friday, April 11 at 6:30 p.m. at Veterans Stadium.
To register, contact Pete Amadeo at (201) 858-6129 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Visit the Bayonne Department of Recreation online at www.leaguelineup.com/bayonnerec.


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The New York State Affordable Housing Corporation has approved almost $1 million in grants to help Central New York agencies buy, build and rehabilitate homes.
Home HeadQuarters will receive $600,000 to build 15 single-family houses in the city of Syracuse.
The Oswego Housing Development Council will receive $300,000 to buy and refurbish 24 homes in Oswego County.
"Our funding reinforces...the mission of generating affordable housing even in these difficult economic times," AHC President Priscilla Almodovar said.
Home Headquarters plans to put the money toward a $2.8 million project to build three- and four-bedroom homes on scattered sites throughout the city. Houses will include high-efficiency furnaces and hot water heaters, as well as energy-efficient windows and doors.
Potential homebuyers will be limited to household incomes of up to $50,950 for a family of four.
The Oswego Housing Development Council will apply the funding toward a $2.25 million project to buy and re-sell foreclosed homes. Foreclosures are on the rise in Oswego County, more so than in any other part of Central New York, according to housing experts.
The Council plans to upgrade the houses by replacing or repairing furnaces, windows, insulation and plumbing and electrical systems, and removing lead paint.
Potential homebuyers will be limited to household incomes of up to $48,800 for a family of four.