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Each month, the National Association of REALTORS® gathers up-to-date and on-the-ground incisive comments from REALTORS® who participate in the REALTORS® Confidence Index (RCI) survey. The RCI survey tracks expectations about overall market conditions, buyer/seller traffic, price, buyer profiles, and issues affecting real estate. The November 2012 survey was conducted during November 26 through November 30, 2012. All real estate is local and conditions in specific markets may vary from the national trend.
One of the major concerns is the tight credit conditions. Access to financing remains difficult, benefting cash buyers, and the process remains protracted, causing delayed closings and risking cancellations. There are reports that banks are asking for higher credit scores, with a report of a bank rejecting a score of as high as 800. There is also lack of assistance for helping current homeowners who are slightly delinquent to modify keep their homes. Here is what REALTORS® are saying:
- Financing taking too long (underwriting/processing with a radical amount of multiple review creating a back log) which results in confusion in the final days leading up to closing.
- Lenders are not making closing dates. 45-60 days are being given per contract and we are seeing as much as a 2 month delay in closings.
- The mortgage industry is continuing to be in a difficult process. They are taking the process to the extreme and even offending strong buyers with credit scores in the 800's.
- 35% of my buyers contracts have been terminated due to lenders and underwriters changing qualifications in the process, and buyers losing money for inspections and appraisals
- Lender are being more aggressive (in a good way) working with Short Sales. They need to be more aggressive with Loan Modification.
The most important thing that a broker/banker can do is meet the needs of the real estate contract. In the 13 years that I have been a mortgage broker/banker I have never missed a contract date. Realtors need to be looking for a lender that has a proven track record of performance. The rate has to be competitive and a broker can give you a variety of lenders that can perform on time as well as give you a competitive rate. Unfortunately, the larger banks have gotten rid of the experienced people to cut costs and don't have fully trained and experienced personnel. Realtors – quit looking for fluff and challenge the tried and true broker to get your job done on time. You and your client will not be sorry.


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Another 'Fan'tastic day at Clones for Donegal
Clones has been a happy hunting grounds over the last two years for Jim McGuinness and his Donegal team. Now the dream of a mouth-watering prospect of back-to-back Ulster senior title awaits. But mention that and 2012 finalists Down in the same breath at your peril.
17,330 fans were there to cheer on their teams last Saturday. A good sprinkling from Donegal but there have been bigger turnouts for the green and gold. Many loyal warriors in the bad times as well as the good, continue to follow. They've attended hundreds of Donegal games down the years. They have long memories, experienced pain and esctasy.
In 1991, we were at the same stage. 1990 had been good to us. We defeated Armagh and the Grimley brothers in the 1990 Ulster Final. It was cat and mouse right up to the very end against Meath in the All Ireland semi final. The following year we pitted ourselves for the back-to-back against Down. A tough game was expected, but it was a poor Donegal that turned up and we got a good roasting. So 'be warned' as Tom Conaghan would say, if he were talking about the kindness of strangers or the Greeks.
His old buddy Pat Spillane before the game, was talking about a Donegal team on the ascendancy and Tyrone on the decline. Pat gets well paid to stir the hornet's nest. He is there to provoke and get reaction. He does that job well.
When analysing the game at half time, a cameo roll saw Donie Carr from Bundoran pass by the camera. Donie was in St. Tiernach's Park representing Donegal at the half time football exhibition. I would put a house on Donie's GAA memory giving Spillane or Kevin McStay a run for their money anytime. Donie has never played in an All Ireland final, but his GAA pedigree is just as good.
His parents Jim and Madeline are fervent GAA fans. A proud Four Masters couple, they later adopted well to their new home in Bundoran. Madeline recalled a time when she and friend Mairead McCollion from Waterloo Place got stuck overnight at the Customs Hut in Belleek, because of the lateness of the hour coming back from Clones. They stayed in the bus until the hut opened the next morning. Later it was off the bus and straight to work. Meanwhile Jim was attending Donegal games when getting to the match was an adventure in itself. Jim saw his first Ulster final when Antrim were brokering with Cavan for the Anglo Celt Cup. It was the year before Kerry and Cavan met in the Polo Grounds in New York in 1947. The Saffrons of Antrim broke the stranglehold of Cavan 2-8 to 1-7. He saw the Donegal minors win in '56 but it was 1963 against Down before he saw Donegal in an Ulster senior Clones final. So each time a Donegal team dons the county jersey, they carry the hearts of thousands on their sleeves. There to support in good times and bad. Thanks to last weekend, those same diehards and new recruits will be full of pounding hearts and anticipation on July 22nd.


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With a number of players missing or unavailable, it was a scratch team that embarked to Somerset for the first fixture of the season.
Swans kicked off and immediately took control of the game, pushing Frome back, time and again towards their own goal line. The pressure quickly paid off, with Ferreira cutting inside the defence for a touch down, that was immediately converted by Stephens. This very much set the tone for the remainder of the half, with Frome barely able to break out of their own territory. In about minute 22 the pack were pressurising again and Lowe pushed over for his first try of the season. 12 - 0 at half time.
The second half was a different game; Swans playing against the slope and into the wind. This did not deter Warren, who continued to kick extremely well and managed to control the game from 10. Frome took advantage of gravity and the wind and scored a break through try which they converted.
Not to be outdone, Swans came back from the restart and applied the pressure on the hosts goal line. The ball came off the back of the pack and travelled fast down the line for Barker to score in the corner.
Fitness was now beginning to tell, and with 13 minutes left on the clock, the Frome left wing made a great run for the corner to go over.
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The American Institute for Cancer Research and World Cancer Research Fund just released a report in which researchers studied the link between ovarian cancer and excess body fat. While others have been studying this subject for years the results have thus far been mixed at best. This new report is the first to find that being overweight is a "probable" cause of ovarian cancer.
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According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, two-thirds of women in the US are currently overweight if not obese. Alpa Patel of the American Cancer Society told the press that while the increase in ovarian cancer risk from being obese might seem "modest" to some, the results of this new report remain "significant" in that they give women a way to reduce their risk of contracting cancer. She concludes: "While this is no magic bullet, any way to reduce the risk of this deadly cancer, especially something like keeping a healthy weight, which has a role in overall cancer prevention, is worth acting on."
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Posted by William Neikirk at 8:15 a.m. CDT
House Democrats say the alternative minimum tax (AMT) has turned into a "parent penalty" weighing heavily on middle class families and that overhauling it has become their top tax-reform priority.
Rep. Rahm Emanuel (D-Ill.), chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, said in the Democrats' weekly radio address that "now is the time for a middle-class tax cut" built around reform of the controversial levy.
Emanuel's address signaled a major effort by Democrats to lay claim to the tax-cut issue that has been a key part of Republican economic orthodoxy since Ronald Reagan's presidency.
In addition to ensuring that only the wealthiest Americans pay the AMT, Democrats are considering additional tax relief for the middle class that could involve tax simplification, a senior House Democratic aide said. Some 80 million people could see lower taxes if the bill passes this year, the aide said.
It is not yet clear how Democrats would "pay" or offset this middle-class tax relief, although a clear target is higher taxes on wealthier people. One idea reportedly under consideration would deny those subject to the AMT current preferential tax rates on capital gains and dividends. But there are others as well.
Wall Street is anxiously waiting to see if well-to-do investors will be forced to pay higher taxes, said William Beach, a scholar at the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank. If they are, he said, the stock market could take a steep slide.
The alternative minimum tax, enacted nearly 38 years ago as a way to prevent wealthy people from escaping any tax liability, is increasingly ensnaring the middle class because it was never indexed for inflation.
Over the next three years, it would hit nearly 30 million people without congressional action to stop it, Emanuel noted. In 2006, an estimated 3.5 million were subject to the tax.
The AMT is a parallel tax. Americans must first figure out their income taxes by figuring their taxable income after claiming deductions, such as mortgage interest and personal exemptions. Then they must do it a second time without taking most of these deductions. There are exemptions for singles and couples, but they are not indexed for inflation.
In his radio remarks, Emanuel called it a "parent penalty" because denial of personal exemptions for dependents could force many middle-class families to owe the tax.
"Consider this: If you have three kids, you'll be nearly four times more likely to pay this parent penalty than a childless taxpayer," Emanuel said.
"This parent penalty was originally designed to make sure that America's wealthiest families could not avoid paying any taxes by exploiting shelters, loopholes or deductions. But now, if you make $50,000 you could have to pay this tax."
Emanuel said Democrats "will work with our Republican colleagues to identify bipartisan solutions that help middle-class families avoid this tax that was never intended for them. This is one thing on which Democrats and Republicans should agree."
Both parties have indicated that the AMT is a major problem. Rather than try to reform it, however, they have adopted temporary "patches" over the years so that more Americans don't have to pay it, generally by raising the AMT's exemptions.
Robert Reischauer, president of the Urban Institute, predicted that Congress would not be able to pass AMT reform this year, saying the Bush administration would likely object to raising taxes on upper income taxpayers.
"Congress is going to have to do something," he said, "but it will probably kick the can down the road one more year" by adopting another "patch" to the tax. Reform may not come until after the 2008 election, he said.
Tax reform is a hot topic in Congress now as complaints about the complexity of America's tax system increases. But Beach said that while overhauling the AMT is desirable, "I don't think anyone has the political courage to do it" with lobbyists having such influence on Congress.
The Illinois Democrat plans to re-introduce next week a tax reform plan that he and Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) sponsored in 2005. Among other things, that proposal would have repealed the alternative minimum tax and reduced the number of tax brackets from six to three. It would have repealed President Bush's 2003 dividend tax cut and a number of business-tax breaks.
Rep. Charles Rangel (D-N.Y.), chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, has all but decided on a plan to reform the AMT, so that only those earning over $250,000 a year would have to pay it. Those earning more than $500,000 a year would have to pay an additional amount, in effect a surcharge.
Rangel's allies argue that such action would restore the AMT's original purpose of preventing wealthy people from sheltering a significant portion of their income from taxes. In addition, Rangel is looking at other middle-class tax breaks that would be included in the bill, the Democratic aide said.
Len Burman, a former Treasury Department official in the Clinton administration and a scholar at the Urban Institute, said there are many middle-class tax breaks that would be popular with Democrats, such as making a child-care tax credit permanent.
One of the political and economic problems with overhauling the AMT is that it raises so much money--roughly $1 trillion over 10 years. In an effort to keep the deficit under control, Democrats have pledged to offset any proposals that would increase the deficit with either spending cuts or tax increases. These offsets could be extremely unpopular.
Here is the text of Emanuel's radio address:
"Good morning. This is Congressman Rahm Emanuel of Illinois, Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus.
"I don't have to tell you that Tax Day is just around the corner. Some folks in the other party like to brag that they've cut billions in taxes over the last six years. But as you prepare your returns this year, do you feel that relief?
"If you don't, it's probably because you are not one of the wealthiest 1 percent of Americans. The fact is that the Bush Administration has cut taxes – but only for the extremely wealthy. As a result, middle-class families are paying an even greater share of federal taxes.
"And all this is happening while health care and college costs continue to skyrocket, and retirement security is eroding. The middle class is being squeezed.
"Democrats believe that the middle-class families are the ones who need tax cuts. And if Congress and the Administration don't act quickly, the middle-class squeeze will get decidedly worse.
"One reason for this is something people in Washington call the Alternative Minimum Tax, or the AMT. But a more accurate name is the 'Parent Penalty.'
"Consider this: If you have three kids, you'll be nearly four times more likely to pay this Parent Penalty than a childless taxpayer. Is that fair, being penalized for having children?
"This tax now affects schoolteachers, firefighters, police officers. It was never intended to be that way.
"This Parent Penalty was originally designed to make sure that America's wealthiest families could not avoid paying any taxes by exploiting shelters, loopholes or deductions. But now, if you make $50,000, you could have to pay this tax.
"While they were passing multiple tax cuts for the very wealthy over the last six years, the Bush Administration and the Republican Congress seem to have forgotten about the middle-class families. They failed to fix this Parent Penalty for the long-term. Under their watch, an additional 2 million taxpayers now pay the Parent Penalty. And because of their misplaced priorities, middle-class families making between $75,000 and $100,000 are now more likely to pay the tax than those making more than a million dollars.
"Let me say that again, middle-class families making between $75,000 and $100,000 are now more likely this year to pay the tax than those making more than a million dollars.
"It gets worse. President Bush's budget will extend the reach of this Parent Penalty Tax to nearly 29 million more taxpayers over the next three years. This amounts to an average of $3,600 tax increase that will hit one out of every three taxpayers. Virtually all families of four earning between $75,000 and $100,000 will have to pay this tax. This would be the biggest tax increase on the middle class in the history of our country.
"While the Bush Administration is avoiding this problem, others have sounded the alarm. Nina Olson, the non-partisan Taxpayer Advocate, has identified this tax as the most serious problem facing taxpayers.
"The new Democratic Congress has made cutting this tax – the Parent Penalty – our top priority for tax reform. In Congress we heard testimony from a mother, a firefighter, a sales manager, and other middle-class Americans who were never supposed to pay this tax. Their stories show clearly how the Parent Penalty is hurting middle-class families.
"Now is the time for a middle-class tax cut. We should end this Parent Penalty. We will work with our Republican colleagues to identify bipartisan solutions that help middle-class families avoid this tax that was never intended for them. This is the one thing on which Democrats and Republicans should agree.
"What's more, by reforming the Parent Penalty, we can dramatically simplify the complex tax code. According to the IRS, it takes taxpayers 63 hours just to figure out how to calculate this tax. Not surprisingly, 60 percent of American taxpayers resort to hiring a paid preparer to do their taxes. That's hundreds of dollars that could have been used for college, retirement, or health care costs.
"The tax code is now so complicated that nearly 50 percent of Americans say they would rather go to a dentist than fill out their taxes. Reforming the Parent Penalty is the first step in making the tax code simpler and fairer. As you file your taxes this year, let your Member of Congress know that this broken system must change.
"Today also marks the 100th day since the Democrats took control of Congress. During our first 100 days Democrats passed sweeping ethics reform and began to strengthen our national security, increasing the minimum wage, expanding stem cell research, lowering the cost of prescription drugs, cutting the interest rates on student loans, and ending the subsidies for big oil.
"Our work is not done. Democrats will continue to deliver on the promise of returning the People's House to the American People.
"This is Congressman Rahm Emanuel of Illinois. Thank you for listening."
This is when Republican legislators will show where they stand,with the filthy rich.And,the best part is all the lock-steppers here who would benefit from a middle class tax cut will blindly support rich people like Rush Limprod.
Now repeat after me, TRICKLE DOWN,TRICKLE DOWN.............
I predict this is when the neo-CONS will re-discover balanced budgets...
But the middle class isn't buying it.
We need a fair tax code that supports working families, not just the wealthiest among us.
If Republicans really cared about the middle class they'd support a minimum wage increase (to raise the middle you have to lift the bottom first) and medicare authority to negotiate for bulk discounts for pharmacutical drugs (like the V.A. has the authority to do).
When the middle class gets tax fairness, the bulk of those savings goes right back into the economy. That is smart tax policy.
I love it when the left chimes in on tax cuts.
First of all, the AMT was a democratic invention back in late 60's because it was discovered a handful of millioniares were paying no income tax so this was their way of "getting them".
Second, this tax s/b called the alternative maximum tax, since you pay the greater of the two calculations.
Third, the only reason this is on the democratic agenda is because this effects blue (read "high tax") states such as New York, California, and the states of New England much more than the red states.
Fourth, what old Rahm hasn't told you is about is their designed "fix" for social security which will raise the tax on income over $95K by 12.4%.
As the NY Times was quoted back in 1909 when the debatecwas being held over the 16th amendment: "When men get in the habit of helping themselves to the property of others, they cannot be easily cured of it."
As far as rasing the taxes on the rich, who do you think creates the jobs in this country?
As for the post above, the market place has taken care of the minimum wage, unless you thing $10/ hr is fair.
Studies have shown that the gov't would not gain any more leverage negotiating discounts for pharma drugs than the insurance companies have. It was just cause more gov't corrumption and bungling.
Yes Master Yes Master,thank you for a job,Yes Master.
Jobs are created by the people who do the work.
If their work doesn't produce a quality, marketable product or service then the Walton heirs won't have any billions to inherit for all their hard work of being born into the right family.
Middle Class... Middle Class... Middle Class...
That has been the mantra for the past 30 years or so in our one party state. Both wings of the Republicratic Party assure us that they just love the Middle Class.
I remember as a small boy hearing stories of the Democrtatic Party of FDR and Truman being the champions of the poor; of low income workers; of those living on the edge, and who lack the power to fight for themselves.
Too bad nobody cares about them today.
Question: Who got NAFTA passed? Nuff said.
of course the DEMOCRATIC caucus has it wrong, when Bush to office, 4EVERY AMERICAN got an $800.00(tax exept) check-his takes cuts benfit all Americans, promoting economic growth, big business expansion and the growth of small business , THERE ARE FOR EVERY AMERICAN nad not just for the WEAlTHY-0k to use!
Yeah, you got $800 and Cheney got $80,000. I guess that's fair!
The best way to lessen the impact would be if these high tax (primarily blue) states would reduce their taxes. Once these taxes are reduced, the taxpayers Schedule A deductions are reduced (major item that causes people to have to pay the tax in the first place), many less taxpayers would be filing the AMT.
Don't confuse them with the facts.
Also, the lowest tax bracket was reduced from 15% to 10%, so that means every American who paid income taxes, got a tax break.
Not sure where you work, but I'll bet your employer doesn't make minimum wage.
A trip down memory lane. Recent memory lane: The Congressional Democrats came into power vowing a 100-day blitz of legislation. The vow was in fact a centerpiece of their publicity blitz, and was written about extensively by their reporter allies in the "Swamp".
The 100 days is now gone. And the result of the Dem majority's efforts? A whole two bills passed. Two. 2. The prior Republican Congress passed many more bills in its first 100 days, than the Democrats did during their legislative blitz.
Next time you hear a Democrat such Swamp-reporter favorite Emanuel make a promise, remember how the Democrats kept THIS promise.
And note how the same "Swamp" reporters (aka Pelosi's Patsies) who played up the promise, are studiously silent on how the promise wasn't kept.
Oh, please. Democrats for tax CUTS?
The so called rich paid me for my 45 years of hard work enabling me to earn a nice pension and normal benefits for my efforts. Had I wanted to be a richer or a "rich" person, I could have pursued different avenues.If you are a naysayer,,,expend the effort to be a rich person,,,,,then tell us all that you want to pay more in taxes.
Rahm Emmanuel is trying to sugarcoat the secret Nancy Pelosi budget that says nothing about increasing income taxes while raising them some $400,000,000,000 that's billion the largest tax increase in history.
If you are a breadwinner earning $60,000 a year your taxes will go up a whopping 61 percent.
Are you elderly living on a fixed income Pelosi will increase your taxes 156 percent.
If you are a single woman, you could be one of 83 million seeing your taxes go up an average of $2,068..
If you're married you could be one of 48 million married couples paying an average of $2,899 under Rahms generous tax program.
Don't fall for Dick Durbin, Rahm Emanuel, Barack Obama or any other liberal Democrat helping the middle class. Because taxes are due April 17--Rahm wants to appear sympathetic then, they will go back to their rant tax cuts for the rich. Jerry White, Springfield, IL
Work? I'm studying to be a Walton.
Here you go ranting -n- raving about them liberals and Nancy Pelosi, if it was a secret budget, how did you get it. I guess you and your undercover brothers just snatched it from Rush Limbaughs butt. The same old made up, tired crap enough already.
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Let's repeat this 3 times: FAIRTAX, FAIRTAX, FAIRTAX........Please good Democrats give all Americans the FairTax Bill 2007!
Is that John Boy Walton? :)
Over 1/3 third of the bills past by the previous Republican dominated Congress were ones that declared "today is National Joe Blow Day" and dedicating buildings as "The Joe Blow Memorial Federal Building".
That's not a very good report card; definitely not something to be proud of.
(I just read that in the latest issue of Playboy magazine, founded right here in Chicago by Hugh Hefner).
Posted by: bruce | Apr 14, 2007 2:22:37 PM
You need to go back to Remedial Math classes in grade school. They've passed way more than "2 whole bills" - or are you lumping in Senate bills too? Which really isn't something Speaker of the House Pelosi has any control over, right?
Here is what the Democratic majority House of Representatives has accomplished in its first 100 days - quite impressive compared to the "do nothing" Republican majority House of Representatives accomplishments from 2 years ago:
The 100 Hour Agenda responded to a nation frustrated with years of Congressional inaction, and took the initiative to address issues of concern to America's families. From the first day, the New Direction Congress, with new leadership and working across party lines, set a new course – one that gives more of us the opportunity to attain the American Dream.
The new House worked across party lines to pass legislation to:
Make Americans safer here at home
* We made our very first vote the implementation of the independent, bipartisan 9/11 Commission national security recommendations.
Make our economy fairer
* We voted to increase the minimum wage for the first time in 10 years—to give American workers an overdue pay raise.
Make college more affordable for every American
* We voted to cut student loan interest rates in half.
Make America more energy independent and help fight global warming
* We voted to roll back multi-billion dollar taxpayer subsidies for Big Oil companies – already enjoying record profits.
* We will reinvest here at home in renewable energy and energy efficiency – spending our energy dollars in the Midwest, not the Middle East.
Offer hope for new cures to devastating diseases
* We voted to expand research and help unlock the promise of stem cell therapies to alleviate human suffering and cure diseases.
Help reduce the cost of drugs for seniors and Americans with disabilities
* We voted to require Medicare to leverage its substantial bargaining power to buy prescription drugs and pass the savings on to the people.
Clean up Washington and the fiscal mess
* We put the interests of all Americans ahead of the special interests by passing tough Congressional ethics reform, restoring "pay-as-you-go" budgeting, and restricting spending earmarks.
The first 100 hours was just a beginning. In the first 100 days, we addressed the most pressing issue of our time – the war in Iraq. And on other immediate challenges, where there had been a failure to act, this Congress stood up for the American people.
We honored our commitment to our veterans and troops, restored investments in health care and education, gave long overdue aid to the victims of hurricanes Katrina and Rita, and worked to restore accountability in government. We have a fiscally responsible budget that reflects the values of the American people.
The new House passed legislation to:
Strengthen our National Security and Provide a New Direction in Iraq
* Support the troops and oppose an open-ended commitment to the President's failed strategy in Iraq—calling for responsible redeployment of most U.S. troops by August 31, 2008.
* Require the President to ensure troops meet Defense Department standards for training, equipment, and length of deployment.
* Hold the Iraqi government accountable to meet the President's benchmarks for progress.
* Refocus the fight against terror on Afghanistan and al Qaeda.
* Tackle the military and veterans' disgraceful health care crisis.
Restore Fiscal Responsibility and Grow our Economy
* Cut the deficit and balance the budget over five years.
* Create good jobs by investing in renewable energy and new technologies for an energy independent America.
* Guarantee American workers free choice in bargaining with employers.
Develop a Budget that Reflects American Values
* Extend health care coverage to millions of uninsured children.
* Protect middle-income families from being hit with an AMT tax increase.
* Restore critical funding to education, law enforcement, medical research, and health care – reversing years of harmful cuts.
* Invest in our national security and provide the largest veterans' funding increase in U.S. history.
* Open the door to college to millions of students by increasing Pell Grants.
* Provide overdue housing, infrastructure, and education aid for the survivors of hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
Restore Accountability to Washington
* Clean up government contracting abuses and `no bid' contracts that companies like Halliburton and KBR have made infamous.
* Strengthen protections for government whistleblowers who expose fraud or safety concerns.
* Protect the public's right to know, strengthening the Freedom of Information Act.
* Restore "checks and balances" oversight by investigating the military health care crisis, Iraq and Hurricane Katrina reconstruction, and the firing of U.S. Attorneys.
source: http://www.speaker.gov/legislation?id=0019
BC that is what Nancy Pelosi wanted to do most has not passed the Senate and President Bush will veto this craziness anyway. Tax and spend liberals highest tax increase in history according to the Americans for Tax Reform, Jerry White, Springfield, IL
Here are the facts: Under Bush, since his TAX CUTS, the rich pay a LARGER share of the federal revenues through taxes. The top 1 percent pay about 1/3 of all federal revenues. The top 10 percent pay more than half and the top 50 percent of wage earners pay 90 percent of all federal revenues. Under Bush, the bottom 25 percent of wage earners pay less than 4 percent of the federal revenues. Furthermore, the Bush tax cuts put the bottom of wage earners exempt from federal income taxes. When you no longer pay a federal income tax, there isn't much to cut from their taxes.
The top earners pay 35 percent of their income in taxes, which is more than fair. Course, those who believe in taxing the rich (like Teddy Kennedy) tend to put their money in off-seas accounts so they don't have to pay taxes (like Teddy Kennedy).
Another instance of the Left wanting one thing, but doing another.
Course, those who believe in taxing the rich (like Teddy Kennedy) tend to put their money in off-seas accounts so they don't have to pay taxes (like Teddy Kennedy).
Posted by: John D | Apr 15, 2007 6:10:44 PM
Please provide a source for this factoid, dear. By the way, what did Teddy donate to charity over the years? You seem to know so much about everyone's finances.
"BC"'s mental delusions include confusing what the Democrats SAY they INTENDED to do in the hundred days, and what bills actually passed the House and Senate and were sent to the White House during the hundred days. Perhaps people should be forced to attend a high school civics class prior to posting on this site.
ABC News is, like NBC and CBS, dominated by the left. So it is interesting to note that even ABC News says the Dems didn't deliver on their "100 days" promises:
"Back in January, ABC anchor Charles Gibson was the most triumphant over supposed Democratic achievements after taking control of Congress. But on Friday night, only Gibson's World News, of the three broadcast network evening newscasts, reported on the failure of Democrats to pass the bills they promised in their first one hundred days. (Brian Williams' lead on NBC: "A new and growing political problem for the White House: Missing e-mails.") Gibson had trumpeted on January 4 how video of Speaker Nancy Pelosi on the House floor holding a baby while she talked to colleagues demonstrated "the ultimate in multitasking: Taking care of the children and the country" (NewsBusters post with video) and two weeks later he celebrated how House Democrats "completed their scheduled hundred hours of work in just about 42 hours, so they can put the other 58 in the bank." (NewsBusters item)
On Friday night's World News, Gibson explained: "When Democrats took control of the Congress in January, they promised it would be a new day. They'd get things done. They even had a checklist. Well, a hundred days after taking control, we've checked the checklist." Jake Tapper made clear how they've come up very short, pointing out how the Democrats "have no major legislative accomplishments to mark this anniversary. None of their 'Six for '06' campaign promises last year have made it to the President's desk." Tapper listed several bills which passed in the House but have yet to be reconciled with the Democratic Senate and he noted how Democrats have "conducted twice as many oversight hearings over the Bush administration as Republicans did last year." Tapper concluded, through the perspective of Democrats, on a hopeful note: "Democratic leaders know conflict with the White House is not enough for voters. So in the next hundred days they'll try to deliver on the promises of their first hundred days." (from News Busters)
This is garbage. Everyone pays enough taxes. Until the Gov makes a real extensive attempt to cut waste and patronage then I do not want here one thing about raising ANYONES taxes. Problem with most politicians is they have never had to "earn" a living. Pols like Blagoevich, Obama, Bush, etc have never had to work to pay their bills. They either are career politicians or born in to money. They work for Not for Profit co's so that they can pad their resume. Most have no idea how the business wolrd works. You can not tax so called "BIG Business" or the "Rich" with out effecting EVERYONE. If blago's huge tax increase on business passes, ALL consumers will pay for it. Companies or Individuals are not just going to make less money than the year before. They will either pass on the costs to consumers or cut jobs in order to recover the money lost to higher taxes. GET A CLUE PEOPLE. The gov takes enough of my money.
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Joe O'Connor · Mar. 16, 2011 | Last Updated: Mar. 17, 2011 6:49 AM ET
We do not know their names, their faces, their families or their personal stories. Nobody really does. They are strangers, in a faraway land, doing the unthinkable.
In Japan they have a name: The Fukushima 50. A coterie of nuclear plant employees — some reports indicate 50, others suggest four working rotations of 50 — who stayed behind while 700 of their co-workers were evacuated from the stricken Fukushima-Daiichi facility on the Japanese coast.
Five have been killed. Two are missing. Twenty-one have been injured in a struggle where, in the words of Japan's Prime Minister Naoto Kan, "retreat is unthinkable."
The men understand the stakes. They know there is no turning back. One worker told a departing colleague he was prepared to die — that it was his job. Another informed his wife he wouldn't be coming home anytime soon.
And so they battle on, a weary bunch of managers, operators, technicians, soldiers, firemen, amid rumours, worst-case scenarios and startling television footage.
They are mid- and low-level employees. They are men with no names, cast into extraordinary circumstances, battling fires, explosions, the threat of explosion and the invisible menace: dangerously high levels of radiation no protective suit can deflect, and one that threatens to seep into the atmosphere if they fail.
David Richardson, a professor of epidemiology at the University of North Carolina, regards the Fukushima 50 as heroes. And he is right. He has studied the long-term risks for nuclear plant workers in the United States. He knows the facts, and he speaks in the language of millisieverts (mSv), the unit of measure for radiation dose rates.
The typical American worker at the Department of Energy complex is exposed to 50 to 100 mSv over the course of their entire working career. Dosage rates at Fukushima have been measured at tens to several hundred mSv per hour.
Japanese officials were reporting radiation levels at the plant entrance ranging from 400 to 1,500 mSv per hour on Wednesday.
"They are in places where the men's radiation exposure can exceed what a typical worker at a nuclear facility would accrue over their entire career in the span of 20 or 30 minutes," Prof. Richardson says.
They are canaries in a nuclear cage-match, and only one winner will emerge. It is man against man's most deadly creation in a contest Mother Nature — at her worst — kicked off.
Fragile, human and impossibly brave, the Fukushima 50 could be foredoomed to die for their noble cause. If not on the front lines then years from now, in a hospital bed, with bodies racked by pain and wrecked by cancer.
It is a fate Andriy Chudinov understands. The 64-year-old has his own nuclear horror story to tell, involving the nightmare at Chernobyl. A senior reactor operator, Mr. Chudinov was among the first on the scene after a series of explosions rocked the infamous atomic facility on Ukraine's northern border with Belarus, blowing off the roof and releasing a great plume of radioactivity into the atmosphere.
Thirty-one died from the explosions. Thousands more have died since from cancers associated with the disaster. They were soldiers, carpenters — ordinary people — who galloped into the breach back in April 1986 unafraid, and ill-equipped, and often unaware of the terrible physical reckoning to come.
"The [Fukushima 50] are good guys," says Mr. Chudinov, who suffers from a blood disorder he blames on radiation exposure.
"They have had it even worse than we did. They had a tsunami first, and now there are several reactors with problems. That's a nightmare for any atomic worker."
Protective measures are better now than they were for the emergency workers in Chernobyl. Fukushima's skeleton crew is highly monitored. Their exposure time in the most radioactive areas is limited and they have retreated, for a spell, when the reactor got too hot.
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So I found these two 30 day challenges. I saw them popping up around imgfave, so I figured…why not combine the two? One's a facial expression challenge and the other is just…a Tumblr challenge apparently but whatever. It's cool.
The cool lack of alignment with them shows how gross I am and how I don't know how the internet works or how to many anything pretty. Okay. so I have to take a picture of my mug.
#1. The person I like and why I like him.
Wouldn't it be horrendous if I didn't put my boyfriend as the subject of my "like" in my blog entry? That is a level of bitchery I don't think I'll ever attain. Or, hopefully will never attain. I can do that level of bitch, but I reserve it for special situations. Back to the point of the question. I really don't like being public about my feelings towards significant other(s), since we all know you can (or, at least I know I can…) feel things for a few people at once. I just don't like being mushy outwardly. I put on this "tough bitch" facade I guess when I talk about relationships. And things. It's so uncomfortable for me. I know that I could have avoided this entire situation by just not doing the challenge but I like to write, and this massacres my writer's block for 30 days.
I keep digressing. I'm going to explain this in perhaps the least sentimental way someone can. The only person who needs to know the mushy, maudlin, aspect of this is my boyfriend. SO! I like this guy. We're dating. He goes by the name of Zachary, however, he prefers to be addressed as Zach. Sometimes I call him Zachary because I'm difficult and I like it better. He doesn't complain. We met by chance on some drunken night, so of course the exchange of so much more information than the other needed to know occurred. I thought he was a STRAPPING YOUNG LAD because he's good looking (I'm embarrassing myself) anddddd a good kisser, interesting, a good listener, funny, all of that jazz, so I was pleased that he wanted to exist in my life! I had no intent on dating him, or anyone, when we met and subsequently went on dates, but we know how that turned out.
Over time and over a bunch of bumps we really don't need to address, I grew an affinity for the ginormous goof. One thing that I really like about him is that he has never made me feel stupid. I can say loads of unintelligible, shallow, and otherwise generally nonsensical things and he doesn't get all high-and-mighty on my ass. Even though he fakes arrogance (or is it conceitedness? He has tried to explain the difference to me multiple times…) I don't really feel condescension from him.
He's really easy to talk to. Opening up isn't something that I do easily or willingly. Generally, you have to get me at a thorough level of intoxication to get me to talk. Given, our preliminary heart to hearts were of the drunken sort, they ended up more frequently occurring when we were both sober. I didn't feel any need to hold back when we spoke in the "getting to know you" phase, and even now, I have a willingness to express my feelings. Sometimes I don't like to, but that's just in my nature. I don't think he realizes how much I say to him that I would otherwise refuse. Of course there is a lot of, "What's up?" "I don't want to talk about it." "Tell me." "No." "Tell me." "…Okay." That goes on, but generally I don't concede! I don't! I'll talk a big talk about whatever, act like I'm invincible, like nothing really matters to me. I'll bellow, "FUCK BITCHES GET MONEY," but I'm actually really sensitive. I don't like addressing that side, but he makes it a lot easier to let the guard down.
The main draw was that he gets me. Like he's been there you know? I like people who have life experiences, who can relate to me. I'm a heavy thinker, over-analyzer, worrier, dramatic, insane sort. I'm not saying he's the same, because we're actually pretty different, but he understands the emotional depth involved with me. It isn't to say other people aren't capable of comprehending the emotional depth, but I guess I don't feel so guilty exposing him to mine. If this makes any sense at all…I just feel everything intensely. And he gets it. Sometimes. Most of the time. Maybe. I hope. I dunno. I usually feel extremely guilty admitting to anyone that I'm having a bad day, but I like that I don't feel the guilt with him. I can admit these things and he'll try to cheer me up.
I just guess he came at an interesting time for me. THAT I will barely get into. However, I wanted someone who made me feel normal. ANALOGY TIME! I felt like an antique toy. People are careful with you, put you on shelves, and take care of you. This is for the best. People love you, the toy, and don' t want you to break. It's cool and all, comes from a great place, but you're a toy. That's not what you were made for. You're supposed to be outside of shelves and boxes. You're supposed to experience things and a shelf is just where you go so people don't hurt themselves on you while traversing through a dark room. I felt like he was taking me off of my shelf and into the world. He helped with a transition I really, really needed and I'm very grateful for that.
I feel like I'm being long-winded. Some of the other stuff is mushy and embarrassing and we all know how much I hate being, you know, emotionally vulnerable and things like that. Time to cut this short before I further embarrass myself with my stories of fondness.
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These markets are one of my favourite subjects... well capture the escense...
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Love this.....voted !
Please, click on link & "believe". Thanks Erika. xo, ~ M (jpgmag.com)
Carlo Pagan gave props (1 Jan 2010):
Grande foto e perfetta per il tema!! Brava! (ma che casino, dove l'hai fatta?!!)
Erika Pisu said (4 Jan 2010):
nella old city di Gerusalemme 3 settimane fa!
Gabriel Bernardo said (7 Jan 2010):
tiene mi aprovacion! Muy bueno
s w gave props (10 Jan 2010):
wonderfully well composed shot. there's order in chaos. well done!! voted
Giovanni Mannara' gave props (3 Mar 2010):
perfetta per il tema! brava :)
eithne mythen gave props (8 Mar 2010):
Fascinating, would love to rummage around through all that..
Julie Stiefel gave props (4 Feb 2011):
Oh BOY!!! (rubbing hands together in glee) Just my kinda place! Love the chaos!
John Linton gave props (8 Jul 2011):
S U P E R B E n t r y !
Robert Larrazolo gave props (31 Oct 2013):
A good one! My vote.
Katherine Nak gave props (31 Oct 2013):
Fun photo! Wonderful composition!
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Oh YEAH! Rad!
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American McGee one of the developers behind Quake and the founder of SpicyHorse, the studio responsible for the dark and very sinister "Alice: Madness Returns", unveiled their newest project today, an action RPG titled Akaneiro.
Set in the turn of the century Japan, players take on the role of red hunters, members of an elite and ancient group of demon hunters. Players will undertake field missions to fight demons, mythical monsters and wolves. No one knows why wolves were included along with demons and mythical monsters to fight but one can only assume those wolves will be undoubtedly mythical and perhaps also demons.
Not much else is known so far about the new RPG. The trailer above shows off the surprisingly colorful world that is inspired by the hand-painted art of Japan and its folklore. The combat looks decidedly Diablo 3 which makes sense since the website touts features that are commonly the main focus in dungeon crawler games such as Diablo. Players will have the opportunity to loot, buy and trade thousands of items they collect in the world. The website also mentions being able to define your own hunter class by controlling its development, choosing abilities, specializations, and stat growth that best suits your personal play style.
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I love the art style. Might DL & see if it will run well on my netbook
Not what I was hoping for…
When I saw action RPG, I was like 'Ooo will it be like RaiderZ where you don't use point and click'
But this obviously has some point and click in it (especially with the movement)…
And another thing is that it's an instance game! Which means it will lack social features and all you can mainly do is get in a room with people and start the game!
The art style reminds me of Shining Force NEO/EXA on the PS2 lol.
the skills looks like dota style but the gameplay and the video and the dungs sugest a action mmorpg like darkblood, so, this is dota o action mmorpg?
diablo with some monster hunter soundtracks
I really like the archstyle, but the animations seem sluggish. not very polished
And…It…Is…………not what I expected. I thought it would have been more like other action RPG's with the camera behind the character.
I hope it is not a Dungeon Crawler game, I love 2.5D games but I hate the fact that almost every 2.5D game is a Dungeon Crawler
we've played diablo 2 already, move on developers xD
"…demons, mythical monsters and wolves" 😀
Finally someone recognizes the impact that wolves have. If you look at it more closely you will see that every game ever made that had no wolves or badly designed wolves has failed. It's a fact. ( Don't bother thinking about it, just accept it.)
But seriously, i can't wait to see those wolves.
I loved American McGees Alice but i can't say i'm overly excited about another aRPG. I hope it packs more than just awesome wolves.
P.S. I wonder how long he hated hes parents for naming him American.
Assuming they play their cards right, it can be a great combo of cartoony/dark arpg. i would defenitly play it.
I love when the adverstisment does his work 🙂 the bad thing is when you play it and you find it broing and monotous :/
And!! is!! just!! another point lick and figth game 🙂
Meh might be alright. I sign up for whatever I can. Never know what you will really like.


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Updated July 30, 2018: For updated burn ban information on all Washington state parks, view the burn ban list.
The Beacon Rock Pumpout Station is Closed for the Winter
The Hamilton Mountain trail at Beacon Rock State Park will be closed for bridge repair from Monday, Jan. 21, through Wednesday, Jan. 23. The trail is scheduled to re-open Thursday, Jan. 24, at 8 a.m.
Effective July 13, Beacon Rock is open to technical rock climbing with the following exceptions: Stone Soup on the northwest face is closed; East Face is permanently closed to protect rare species and historical resources.
Seasons are subject to closure by the Department of Health for marine biotoxins. Please check the following links to determine closures or season changes
The south campground has been permanently closed due to continued shoreline erosion as well as the loss of sanitation facilities. Campsites continue to be available in the main campground, west campground, and marine water trail campground."
Moorage and rafting limits on the two South End Buoys are restricted to 36 feet. Boats 37-feet and longer are prohibited from using these buoys. Limits are posted on the buoys.
The park is experiencing water system issue. It has been determined that it is due to a water leak. The leak has been isolated and the main system is operating correctly, however The ADA shower rooms at Bogachiel (Upper Comfort Station) are affected by...
Fires are not permitted at anytime.
Dry camping is available in the boat launch area
Trails on east side of Brooks Memorial (the Brooks back country on the east side of the Learning Center) are NOW OPEN!
The North Head Lighthouse is closed for restoration until June 30, 2019.
The North Head Lighthouse will be open for tours May 1st - July 9th 2018. After July 9th, the lighthouse will be closed for construction until 2019.
The new pump-out is now available for use. The pump is located away from the remote stanchion so when you turn the pump on you won't hear it running. Slightly open the valve and you can tell it is working.
Use caution when recreating on the Spokane River Centennial Trail west of the Barker Road Trailhead (approximately milepost 6.5 to 7.5). The pavement is damaged from flooding that occurred earlier in the season and is sagging and irregular in a number of...
Users of the CPT Trail between Mile Post 162 and Mile Post 163 will encounter large rocks on the trail as well as some flooding. The trail is still passable but users should exercise caution. Cleanup of this area will occur once the area is stable enough...
No Fires Allowed at any Time.
Oyster Season open year round.Clam Season open year round.Seasons are subject to closure by the Department of Health for marine biotoxins. Please check the following links to determine closures or season changes.
The restroom across from cabins 3-7 will be closed for renovation January 22, 2019 through March 31, 2019. Visitors staying in these cabins will need to use the restroom in the lower campground loop.
The Sand Dune Interpretive Trail pavement is damaged. The trail does not currently meet ADA standards. Repairs are planned to begin in 2019.
There is no dock access to Doe Island until further notice. The pilings and dock were removed due to storm damage.
The water has been turned off until Feb. 15. Winter water supply is available just past the trailer dump. Campsites 21-29 will continue to have water available.
The trailer dump at Dosewallips State Park is closed until further notice.
The Umatilla Rock Trail has a section that is difficult to travel because of a switchback that has been washed out. The trail is navigable by hiking around the northeast point of Umatilla Rock to connect to the Dry Falls Lake Basin.
The City's new 1050 foot float with two pump-outs and a portable toilet dump station is now open for use.
Fields Spring campground bathroom will be closed until further notice due to Maintenance upgrade. There is another bathroom in the park near the sledding hill & WoHeLo Lodge.
There is currently no potable water available at Flaming Geyser State Park.
We're sorry to report that because of damage from the storm of Dec. 20, the boat launch at Fort Casey Historical State Park on Whidbey Island is closed indefinitely. High winds and waves completely destroyed the wooden protective breakwater and knocked...
The Fort Casey park office will be closed until further notice due to a construction project. Park staff can still be reached by telephone at (360) 678-4519. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Construction on the Non Commissioned Officer's Quarters house and the Waterway House is scheduled for October 15, 2018 until July 15, 2019. Construction on the Hospital Steward's House and the Engineer's House is scheduled for October 15, 2018 until July...
Due to possible freezing temperatures, the water at each campsite is turned off from November through February. Exact dates are dependent upon the weather. A potable water supply is located in campsite #93
The North/ Port Townsend side boat launch in Fort Flagler has been closed due to exposed rebar that poses a safety hazard to vehicles and boat trailers. The South/Kilisut Harbor boat launch is still open and available for use.
Seasons are subject to closure by the Department of Health for marine biotoxins. Please check the following links to determine closures or season changes.
Alcohol is not permitted at Fort Simcoe State Park. This policy is strictly enforced throughout the park, including reserved picnic shelters.
Emergency Closure: The floating dock at the Fort Worden pier is out of service until further notice due to recent storm damage. Until necessary repairs are made, incoming vessels will be unable to access this location/facility.
Due to possible freezing temperatures, the water in both campgrounds will be turned off from November through February. Exact dates are dependent upon the weather. A potable water supply is located near the entrance to the campground.
Beginning in 2017, Goldendale Observatory State Park is undergoing significant renovations with the construction of an almost entirely new and larger facility. Operating schedule disruption is possible; please check the website or call for details.
Renovations originally scheduled to begin in 2017 have been placed on hold until further notice.
Fires are not permitted at anytime and there are no barbecue facilities available.
Pets are not allowed on the island.
Due to a failure of Loop A's drain field, the drain field for the site sewer hook-up has been shut down. To reduce impact to the failed system, we are asking campers to minimize the use of the site sewer hook-up if possible (for example, use the trailer...
Due to abnormally high strength waste negatively impacting the septic system we ask that you do not use any type of additive in your holding tanks. Additive use could result in a failure of the park sewage systems and result in the closure of the park...
The campground at Illahee State Park is currently closed due to sewer system issues. The day-use area will remain open.
The hiker/biker campsites P1 and P2 are currently closed due to the sites being renovated. The length of closure is unknown at this time.
James Island dock is now available year-round
The water reserve is currently out until further notice.
The marine pumpout will be closed beginning Oct. 8, 2018, for approximately 30 days due to construction.
Group camping reservations are online at washington.goingtocamp.com. Visit our website to view site information and photos, check availability, and make your reservation.
Jones Island docks to be removed on October 22, 2018
Shellfish harvesting in the park is closed until further notice. Clam and oyster populations have declined and are insufficient for harvesting.
Swale Canyon closed due to high fire danger effective 7/5/17 until further notice
Oyster Season April 1 to May 31Clam Season April 1 to May 31 Seasons are subject to closure by the Department of Health for marine biotoxins. Please check the following links to determine closures or season changes.
Kopachuck State Park is open for day-use only. Due to hazardous trees in the forest, the campground area is closed permanently.
By order of the Bureau of Reclamation, this park is closed to metal detecting indefinitely.
The picnic shelter next to the park office is closed until October 2019 for construction of the new Pavilion Project in cooperation with Friends of Schafer and Lake Sylvia (FOSLS). The kitchen shelter in the day-use area remains available for...
Toxic algae may be present at Lake Sylvia. Lake may be unsafe for people and pets.Until further notice:* Do not swim in areas of scum.* Do not drink lake water.* Keep pets away.* Clean fish well and discard...
Areas in Plain and Lake Wenatchee which have been at a Level 1 status, will no longer be under any evacuation notification.
Lake Wenatchee - Metal Detecting no longer allowed.
The trail system at Leadbetter State Park and the Willapa Bay Wildlife Refuge are impacted by seasonal flooding and are impassable during the winter months.
Equestrian area and trails are now open. Please remember dogs must be on leash and under control even when riding.
Due to flooding at Lewis & Clark Trail State Park, there will be limited day use area access and the primitive campsites are not available when the park opens April 1. Conditions can change quickly, so please contact the park for updated information.
The water at Manchester State Park has been shut off for the winter. This includes the day use areas and the campground. Potable water is available at the dump station.
The swim beach at Square Lake has been closed due to high levels of E. coli bacteria in the water. The park will remain open for day use during the beach closure. The Square Lake State Park Property is approximately 13 miles from Manchester State Park....
While the campground is closed, the group camp facility will be open to RVs and tents with electricity available. The dump station and potable water will be available during the winter months.
Currently, the Irrigation system at Maryhill State Park is not working. With hot temperatures, it is likely that visitors may notice vegetation drying out and possibly turning brown. Staff is working diligently to repair the system, but no exact date is...
The showers in the day-use area at Maryhill State Park are inoperative. There is no estimated reopening date at this time.
Matia Island dock will be removed October 23, 2018
Millersylvania State Park will be closed February 4-February 7, 2019 in order to make necessary repairs and improvements to our parks historical structures. The day use area will also be closed during this time.
Maintenance is scheduled to take place at the lookout in Mount Pilchuck State Park in 2018 on the following Saturdays: May 19, June 16, July 21, August 19 and September 22. Please be aware that the lookout may be closed at certain times on these days. The...
Please be advised that current trail conditions include compact snow and ice on the trail to the lookout. Please use extra caution and plan accordingly. Hikers are advised to have proper outdoor attire, including sturdy hiking boots and plenty of food...
The pump-out is now operational
Ocean City State Park is excited to announce the construction of new restrooms in loops 1 and 4 beginning this October.Construction is estimated to take four to six months and will significantly affect site and facility availability as outlined...
Due to severe seasonal flooding, the following campsites have been closed to reservations for the off-season and are available on a first-come, first-served basis beginning Oct. 1.Loop 3Standard sites: 71 -115Loop 4Standard...
The boat sewage pumpout at Orondo River Park has been removed. Daroga State Park has a portable toilet dump station but there are now no boat pumpouts near Orondo.
Palouse Falls State Park is now open regular business hours. Thank you for your patience and understanding during the closure.
The 2 miles of Palouse Falls County road leading into the park are not regularly maintained. During winter, the road can be hazardous. Four-wheel drive or all -wheel drive is highly recommended. Call service in the area is limited.
Parking at Palouse Falls State Park is limited during high-use periods, such as weekends and holidays. Turnaround for vehicles with trailers and RVs is very difficult during these times. We recommend visitors avoid bringing vehicles to the park during...
Please be advised that venturing beyond the designated viewing area trails at the park is risky. We have posted warning signs at many locations in the park warning people of the risk. Travel beyond these signs is on unmarked, potentially hazardous trails...
Due to construction work to install a culvert, the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail will be closed between Number 6 and Ferguson Road In Ellensburg from Jan. 23 through Feb. 1, 2019. Visitors will have to detour off the trail for this section.
The dump station at Paradise Point is temporarily closed for repair.
The trails at Pearrygin Lake are now open for winter activities! Get your sno-park permt at https://fortress.wa.gov/parks/ecomm/prod/Store/SNO/SnoChoice.aspx, then get out there and enjoy the outdoors!
The Port of Allyn's pumpout on the Allyn dock was damaged by a boat and is out of service until further notice.
The boat launch and fuel dock will be closed from April 16th through May 31st for renovation. The boat pump-out will remain open but access might be restricted at times.
Reed Island Closed to Camping - No Fires AllowedThe winter floods washed away the only designated campsites on Reed Island. Camping outside of designated campsites is prohibited, so currently only day use is allowed at the park. Fires are currently...
Due to construction the campground is closed. The boat launch, day use and six boat-in campsites will remain open through construction. The boat-in sites are first come first serve. These sites are only accessible by boat. There are no services...
Beginning approximately July 1, 2018, construction activity will begin on the Seminary building and public parking will be heavily impacted. A temporary parking area will be set up to the south of the seminary building. Please contact park staff with...
The playground in Saltwater State Park is being removed for safety reasons
Fires are not permitted at anytime in campground. Fires are permitted in fire pits in the day-use area when a burn ban is not in place.
Construction begins soon to replace the two picnic shelters in the day-use area. Expect noisier than usual conditions during business hours.
Washington State Parks has closed the group camp at Sequim Bay State Park due to the instability of the ground, including ongoing shifting and sloughing. The group camp restroom had been sliding towards the bay, and the area was becoming unstable. For...
The Olympic Discovery Trail (ODT) is now open. The road to the moorage dock is temporarily closed as we complete construction. Visitors coming by land can access the dock area by parking on the campground side in the day use area. Walk to the moorage dock...
The trail is closed at South Whidbey State Park until further notice. Work will begin on repair in the late spring/ early summer. Please check back to see the status of the trail closure throughout the summer.
The western part of Squilchuck State Park is CLOSED until spring while contractors conduct a forest health thinning operation of Douglas-fir trees in a 46-acre section of the park. Thinning the dense stand of trees will help improve the health of the...
This is an old unit and needs to be replaced but this cannot happen until the legislature provides spending authority so please plan accordingly.
By order of the Bureau of Reclamation, the park is closed to metal detecting indefinitely.
Fires are not permitted at any time.
1/14/2019 Steptoe Butte is currently open. Please keep checking back as the park will be evaluated often for conditions. If conditions become hazardous the road will be closed.
Group camping and day use reservations are online at washington.goingtocamp.com. Visit our website to view site information and photos, check availability, and make your reservation.
Sucia Island dock will be removed October 23, 2018
Sucia Island has no potable water from late September through early April.
The Twin Creek Trail will be closed indefinitely, due to down trees and bridge damage. It is unknown at this time when it might re-open.
The Twanoh group camp is closed for the season due to access road damage.
Due to erosion the Bonge Ave beach approach has been closed until further notice. Grayland Beach Road, Cranberry Beach Road and Warrington Cannery Road approaches are still open.
The latest series of storms have caused the eastside of the campground to flood forcing closure of sites 1-86. The westside of the campground (sites 192-232, cabins and yurts, and sites 285-299) will remain open.
Dry rot has been discovered in the group camp picnic shelter causing immediate closure of the structure until further notice. The group campsite, which includes camping area, fire pit, picnic tables and barbecue, is still available for reservation.
The Schafer Road Ocean Beach Approach is permanently closed. The Bonge Road Ocean Beach Approach is typically open with occasional closures in the winter due to erosion issues.
Due to fungal tree rot, campsites 86 through 190 on the east side of Highway 105 have been permanently closed. This area is completely closed to all park visitors, and barricades have been placed at the entrance to this area. State Parks...
Effective immediately, parking for access to Wallace Falls State Park on Ley Road will no longer be available. The City of Gold Bar has closed the road to parking. The Sheriff's office will be issuing citations to vehicles parked on Ley Road. At this...