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Investigators Ask for Citizens Help in Solving Series of Suspicious Greenfield Fires
State Fire Marshal Stephen D. Coan, Greenfield Fire Chief Robert Strahan, and Greenfield Police Chief Robert H. Haigh Jr. are asking the residents of a neighborhood in southeastern Greenfield for help stopping a series of suspicious fires. The fires have involved dumpsters, trash, mattresses and unoccupied homes and took place in the neighborhood around Deerfield, Washington, Davis and James Streets.
Arson Watch Reward Program: Hotline 1-800-682-9229
"If you have information about these fires, please call the statewide Arson Hotline at 1-800-682-9229, confidentially, 24-hours a day, or local police," said State Fire Marshal Coan. The Arson Hotline is part of the Arson Watch Reward Program that provides rewards of up to $5,000 for information that helps to solve the crime of arson. The program is funded by the property and casualty insurance underwriting companies in Massachusetts. "Arson is not a victimless crime; it impacts the entire community," he added. Anyone with information can also text an anonymous tip to the Northwestern District Attorney's Office to 274637, and type PROTECT or KIDSAFE in the message.
Watch for and Report Suspicious Activity
"If anyone sees suspicious activity in the neighborhood at night, especially around an unoccupied home, they should call 9-1-1 to report it right away," said Police Chief Haigh. "There is no good reason for anyone to be loitering at night around a home that is vacant, for sale or otherwise unoccupied. Neighbors are asked to keep an extra watch on unoccupied buildings on their street. Keep an eye out for anyone hanging around, breaking into the building, or unusual noises," he added.
Steps to Avoid Being a Target Property
"Owners of uninhabited property can take steps to prevent it from being an easy target of arson: remove any trash and debris that an arsonist could easily ignite; lock doors including the garage to prevent easy entry; and install motion sensor exterior lights," said Fire Chief Strahan.
1,135 Arsons - 271 Structures, 114 Vehicles, 750 Other Arsons
In 2012, there were 1,135 arson fires reported to the Massachusetts Fire Incident Reporting System, including 271 structure arsons, 114 motor vehicle arsons, and 750 outside and other arsons. These fires caused 16 civilian injuries, 27 fire service injuries and an estimated $13.4 million in property damage.


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Drug Rehab in Ottawa County
Drug rehab in Ottawa County can offer powerful rehabilitation options to men and women who are struggling with drug addiction. While most folks who are having trouble with addiction want to quit using alcohol or drugs because of the consequences it leads to in their lives, they basically don't have the wherewithal to do so. So upon trying to stop people are faced with so many physical and psychological barriers which cannot easily be conquered without help. This is why alcohol and drug treatment specialists over time have developed effective treatment tools in use at drug rehab in County which can help men and women conquer drug addiction once and for all.
Due to feelings of guilt and even denial regarding the problem problem even existing, some people don't take advantage of help at a drug rehab in Ottawa County. Because the effects can be extreme if they are allowed to continue down the road of self destruction, it is crucial that anyone who is concerned about their wellbeing does everything feasible to get them into drug rehab in Ottawa County however possible. A drug intervention has proven very effective to help convince those who are not quickly persuaded to leave for drug and alcohol rehab, and one can be called very quickly and easily with the help of a drug rehab in Ottawa County or a trained interventionist.
Once the proper drug rehab in Ottawa County has been chosen, and the individual agrees to participate in treatment easily or is convinced to go because of an intervention, the very first action will be a thorough detoxification. This can either be completed at a professional detox facility or a drug rehab in Ottawa County which is able to get people safely through detox and withdrawal. Because the detox procedure can hold quite a few hazards, it is vital that the person is in a professional rehab program like a drug rehab in Ottawa County prior to at any time attempting to abruptly stop abusing drugs or alcohol.
When detoxed, which ordinarily only takes a few days to a week, the person will spend most of their time in rehabilitation at a drug rehab in Ottawa County discovering how they became addicted to drugs and alcohol in the first place. There are extremely reliable and proven strategies to doing so, which typically entail educating the individual about themselves and their drug addiction and providing counseling and other therapeutic tactics which will make it possible for them to hone in on their difficulties and thoroughly address them so they are no longer plagued by them.
Cities in Ottawa County, Michigan
- A standard alcoholic drink contains about 14 grams of pure alcohol (about 0.6 fluid ounces or 1.2 tablespoons), the amount of alcohol usually found in: one 12-ounce beer, one 4- to 5-ounce glass of wine or one 1.5-ounce shot of 80-proof liquor.
- Individuals who take OxyContin repeatedly can develop a tolerance or resistance to the drugs effects.
- Drug use among adolescents with serious behavioral problems is significantly more likely among both males and females for very young adolescents aged 12 to 13, for adolescents aged 14 to 15, and for older adolescents aged 16 to 17.
- Individuals aged 20 or younger accounted for 19.1 percent (877,802 visits) of all drug-related emergency room visits in 2009; approximately 50% of which involved drug abuse.

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Pamela Jones, MA
Obesity at any age increases the risk for several serious illnesses, conditions, and even early death. It contributes to diseases and conditions like diabetes,
heart disease,
high blood pressure, and bone and joint problems. When obesity exists in childhood, it significantly increases the child's chance of developing one of these serious conditions much earlier in life. In fact, as the rate of childhood obesity has risen, so has the rate of
type 2 diabetes
in children. This type of diabetes was formerly known as adult onset since it was so rare for children to develop it. As with adults, most children gain weight because of an excess of food, particularly junk food, and too little physical activity.
Researchers from Iowa State University examined how significantly the combination of low physical activity levels and time in front of a TV (screen time) affected the chances of a child being overweight. The study, published in the
Journal of Pediatrics, found that children with lower levels of physical activity and higher amounts of screen time were 3-4 times more likely to be overweight.
The study was a
cross sectional observational study
based on data collected from 709 children aged 7-12 years. All of the children had their height and weight measured and their BMI calculated by trained staff. A survey was also sent to all the students to determine daily screen time, and the children wore pedometers over a seven-day period to establish physical activity levels.
The physical activity and screen time guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) were used as a reference. Ideal screen time was no more than two hours per day; physical activity goal was between 11,000-13,000 pedometer steps. The study found that:
In an observational study, researchers do not control any of the factors that can influence the outcome. There are steps taken in the calculation of results to account for all relevant factors, but it is not always possible. As a result, this type of study cannot prove a cause and effect relationship, but it does indicate a connection. Lack of physical activity and increased screen time may significantly increase your child's risk of being overweight.
It is important to monitor the amount of time your child spends in front of a TV, computer, or with a video game. They should be spending fewer than two hours a day in front of a screen. Encourage physical activity, whether it is walking or biking instead of car rides or joining a physically active group (sport team, dancing, hiking). It is also important that you set a good example by making family time active. Take a walk together after dinner, go for family hikes, or try to walk to destinations rather than driving a car. Helping your child adopt healthy habits early in life may not only keep them healthy as children but may also make them more likely to continue healthy habits into their adult years.
American Academy of Pediatrics
Family Doctor.org
Laurson KR, Eisenmann JC, Welk GJ, Wickel EE, Gentile Da, Walsh DA. Combined influence of physical activity and screen time recommendations on childhood overweight.
J Pediatr. 2008 Aug;153(2):209-14.
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Where to Celebrate July 4th, From Cape Cod to San Diego
While we all love to travel, there's no denying the perks to living in the land of red, white, and blue. From Texas barbecue to New Orleans jazz music, America's melting pot continues to stir up some of the tastiest and liveliest traditions around. So when it comes to our nation's biggest bash—the Fourth of July—celebrate by seeing all America has to offer while getting your dose of hot dogs, fireworks, and flag t-shirts.
The U.S. keeps its title as the Land of the Free thanks to these no-cost attractions, from Washington, D.C.'s Smithsonian Museums to the 2,000-pound Liberty Bell in Philadelphia. Of course, if you're more interested in making history than looking at it, any of these wacky state fair contests could prove you to have the stinkiest sneakers or most decorative hay bale in the country.


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Josh Brolin has been pictured kissing Kathryn Boyd while in Rome working on his latest movie 'Everest'.
Josh Brolin has been pictured kissing Kathryn Boyd.
The 'No Country for Old Men' actor was seen smooching with the blonde, who has reportedly worked for him as an assistant, in Rome this weekend.
According to People.com, the pair ''wandered the cobblestone streets and stopped at the famous Trevi Fountain.''
Josh, 46, has been single since his divorce from Diane Lane, his wife of eight years, was finalised last year.
The actor - who also had a stint in rehab November last year after a number of drunken incidents - in is in Italy working on 'Everest', about an ill-fated expedition up the world's highest mountain in 1996, which resulted in eight people's death when their team got caught in a blizzard. The movie will also star Jake Gyllenhaal, Jason Clarke and John Hawkes.
In preparation for the film, Josh and Jake went for a hike in the Santa Monica mountains, but things took a downward turn after they lost sight of their direction markers.
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What Does it Really Cost to Live in
Los Angeles?
Thinking of moving to the City of Angels? If you're wondering what exactly that will cost you, we've crunched some numbers for you. Read on to see what it really costs to live in L.A.
At the outset, I'd like to explain my methodology. In a city as vast and varied as Los Angeles, it's extremely difficult to make generalizations. I've tried as best I could to cover three neighborhoods that give a relatively diverse view of the city's communities. I chose Silver Lake, Studio City, and Santa Monica because they are a) geographically distinct, (with Silver Lake to the east, Santa Monica on the westside, and Studio City north in the valley); b) neighborhoods that would appeal to our readership; and c) popular areas for different kinds of people.
While I realize that some Angelenos will probably wonder why I didn't include Culver City, or Downtown, or Highland Park, I was limited by time and space to choosing only 3 areas. I find that the neighborhoods I've chosen are fairly good representatives of each of their larger areas of the city.
I would also note here that, while the entirety of Los Angeles is extremely variable, each of these neighborhoods in and of themselves are diverse. As an example, in Santa Monica, the average condo price in the 90403 zip code is $1,100,000, while in the 90404 zip code, it's $630,000. That's a huge variable within one "neighborhood," so to speak, so keep in mind when looking at median prices that there's a huge range within each community.With those caveats, it's on to the numbers!
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- Milk: $3.19/gal regular; $6.79/gal organic
- Monthly Metro EZ Transit pass: $84 (does NOT include Metrolink subway)
- Gas: $3.91/gal regular
- Movie ticket: $12.50/adult
- Restaurant Dinner: $40/person (with one drink)
- Beer (draft pint): $8.00
- Cocktail: $12.00
- Silver Lake: $1,150
- Studio City: $1,040
- Santa Monica: $2,010
- Silver Lake: 1 bath, 700 square feet, $1,775
- Studio City: 1 bath, 482 square feet, $1,495
- Santa Monica: 1 bath, 435 square feet, $2,103
- Silver Lake: $1,485
- Studio City: $1,530
- Santa Monica: $2,280
- Silver Lake: 1 bath, 589 square feet, $1,465
- Studio City: 1 bath, 651 square feet, $1,763
- Santa Monica: 1 bath, 482 square feet, $2,270
- Silver Lake: 2 bath, 840 square feet, $599,900
- Studio City: 1 bath, 1,283 square feet, $799,000
- Santa Monica: 1.5 bath, 1,066 square feet, $969,000
- Silver Lake: 1.5 bath, 1,782 square feet, $825,000
- Studio City: 3 bath, 1,963 square feet, $1,099,999
- Santa Monica: 2 bath, 1,789 square feet, $1,699,000
- Silver Lake: 3 bath, 2,496 square feet, $979,000
- Studio City: 4.5 bath, 2,352 square feet, $1,999,000
- Santa Monica: 2 bath, 2,138 square feet, $1,768,000
(Images: 1. Flickr user photographerglen, licensed for use under Creative Commons; property photos via Zillow)
68 Comments
These median home prices are a joke . . . if you can find me a decent (not completely trashed fixer) 4 bedroom house in actual Silver Lake for $826 or less, I can guarantee it will sell waaaay over the asking price in this market.
And a 3 bedroom in actual Studio City for less than $799,000?? No way.
I will never, not ever understand the exorbitant housing prices in Los Angeles. Yes it is pretty choice out there, but come on now.
My husband, who grew up in lovely Westlake Village, has a best friend that lives in Thousand Oaks in a nice, small town house they got at short sale because that is all they could swing. His commute to work is easily close to two hours and his wife's as well. God Bless.
Our own 3 bed, 2 bath 1400sq foot house would be over $600K in LA and that blows my freakin' mind! That and the fact that you can spend close to a million bucks and stick your hand out the window and touch the house next door. No thank you.
Whenever people talk about living in LA, someone invariably advises living close to your home. It's a nice idea, but downgrading isn't a magical method for achieving this. With many households having two working people, it's often hard to live together and live close to both jobs. This is a huge deal for most people I know. So, yes, budget for multiple cars!
I don't want to be rude or contrary but this is a pretty inaccurate listing of LA pricing.The most accurate part of the post is the huge swing in variety of options. I've lived here for almost 10 years now (WESTSIEEED) so I kind of know what I'm talking about. (kind of)
Rental market here is all about hitting the ground in the neighborhood you want to live in and looking for that private owner. I pay $1265 for a privately owned 2bd in Culver City, my cousin lives less than a mile down the street pays $1875 for a 2bed in a "managed" property. My GBFF pays $1450 for a 2bed in West Hollywood (rent controlled, WOOHOO!) while my sister in Santa Monica paid $2800 for a Studio. (dummy)
To be fair it was ON the sand (get friendly with the bums sleeping on your doorstep!)
Milk can range from $2.00 (food 4 less) to $8.00 (Bristol farms/Whole Foods)
Gas (the cheap stuff) hovers between $3.95 (Hooray!) and $4.49 (ouch)
Bus pass is $75 but if you live here you will want and need a car. Trust.
You couldn't pay me to ride the bus here! Seriously.
My tip for LA Living?? The dollar store. LIFE. SAVER. ok?
PS.. one thing rarely mentioned in LA markets... Refrigerators.
Landlords don't have to provide them, a lot of units wont have one but Craig's List usually has someone selling one on the cheap.
Good Luck Future Angelenos!
Hi Alison... Keep in mind these prices are median prices, not average, and that they will include the completely trashed fixers. They also cover a wide area, so you will still be in Studio City whether you are in the Silver Triangle, the Donas or up close to the 101.
Please don't come to LA, we have enough traffic.
I am so sorry, but I really did laugh out loud. :)
I live in Santa Monica and I'd say the prices listed are spot on. And I echo the preivous statements that you can save money and time living close to where you work, which I understand isn't possible for everyone. So even though rental prices are higher in Santa Monica, I come out pretty even by walking/biking to work because I save on gas, car maintenance, parking, etc.
Eeeesh, and LOL at MizSusn's comment! But seriously, that pollution looks horrible. : /
Well, one positive is that you can get fresh produce (all the farmer's markets!) for pretty cheap.
...and on top of all this, you have to live in LA. After all these comments, doubly no thanks. I'm enjoying reading these guides though, good laughs... (said the person in a country not on the USD, $AUS, GBP or Euro!)
Well, a great deal of us happen to love it here and wouldn't live anywhere else. We don't expect everyone else to be jealous of us or anything, because yes there are difficulties attached to our location, but maybe it would be nice if you didn't try and make a mean-spirited joke out of our chosen residence.
I have lived in NYC (there now), LA and the SF Bay Area.... LA, by FAR has the best, and most affordable real estate options!!! You do have to look around because rents vary widely... I rented a beautiful bungalow in Pasadena with wooden floors, build in the 1920s, deocrative fireplace and in extremely good shape for $1,285. It had a small secopnd bedroom (I moved out 3/2011 and the same unit now goes fopr 1,385, still not bad!). In NYC I spend $2200 for a studio in a high rise... A lovely apartment but pricey! And parking is extra! SF Bay Area apartments run similar in price to NYC.
This is a great breakdown and seems pretty much spot on. Would love to hear about Boston!
I feel so fortunate to have a rent-controlled one-bedroom apartment in Santa Monica for $800 a month. My building is on a corner so I don't look out to the wall of another building, but to trees and flowers and houses across the street, one of which is a striking art studio. I am 12 blocks from the coast. One thing I find costly in Santa Monica is services -- dry cleaning, shoe repair, etc., as well as dentistry. And gasoline is hardly ever under $4 a gallon. But we have bountiful farmers markets and exquisite sunsets, and we don't need air conditioning.
In before someone mentions their sprawling house that is muchhhhh more affordable than what you find in big cities.... wait someone beat me to the punch?
If I had to move back to socal, I would avoid LA. I grew up in San Diego, and the two cities are very different, but I'd ditch the smog and hassle of LA and go back to the more casual SD, and while still very expensive and crowded, not as much as LA.
people are freaking about this, but it's not a surprise...everything is all about location. i live in nyc and i'm paying 700 a month to live in someone's basement (700 is considered a steal here)...
LOL at MizSuzn!
I was going to say....the three choices of places that you looked at are some of the busiest, most packed-in areas in L.A.....There are SO MANY other spots to live and work!!
The San Gabriel Valley is nice: Pasadena, South Pas, Arcadia, Eagle Rock, etc. Even more west there's Glendale, Burbank, La Canada, La Crescenta. (Granted they're not as trendy and 'rock-n-roll' as the the three that were listed above, but they're pretty awesome areas with great little place to find.)
It IS expensive here, I agree, as are so many BIG cities, but as a transplant here from Hawaii, I'd have to say that there are ways to save big time once you get the hang of it. If you're looking to not pay much for anything and get a huge house for cheap then a big city isn't the place for you. You'll have to go somewhere colder, more midwest or go out more east.
We have a LITTLE house with a nice big yard in Sierra Madre (north east of Pasadena, in the foothills) that we pay a lot for in our mortgage (*sniff*), but we have a GREAT school to send our kids to, an awesome street & neighborhood to live in, AND fantastic, mild weather (that still gives us deciduous trees in the Fall) among other great things.
Everything is a trade-off and the grass is always greener on the other side. You just have to decide at some point what things you'll put up with and what things you love about where you live.
And I have to say that the people who bash LA the most are the people who have not lived here before and who only go off of what they see in media.....the stereotypes of LA are what create the fog over it.....I used to be one of those people when I was living my high-and-mighty life in HI. (BTW, what's the big war about between NYC and LA about? I always hear them being compared, people arguing about which is better, Biggie & Tupac.....what's the deal?) ;p
Wesley, Here's Apartment Therapy's 2012 report on Boston: http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/what-does-it-really-cost-to-live-in-boston-apartment-therapys-cost-of-living-report-boston-2012-175130
***rent control
both santa monica and west hollywood have it. check on the city's web site to see rent control laws and units not on rent control. in santa monica a unit can be taken out of rent control once the rent control tenant moves out.
city of LA rent control law is simple. Any building built before the 80's probably have rent control. It means, once you move in, the rent can't go up beyond the city's mandate (the % may change according to RE market) annually. Your landlord doesn't have to raise rent annually.
some older buildings are not under rent control because the owners had extensively updated the units in order to take them out of rent control. When in doubt, call the city to find out.
it is asking a lot for two people to work in the same area so that they can choose a place near work to live. A lot of times it is not possible therefore you should budget at least one car's expense (insurance, license, upkeep, gas, parking, payment if any, etc.)
I agree with a poster's comment about riding the bus. I would not do it. When I worked in downtown I'd ride the dash to lunch and back. I am talking about mostly office workers riding the dash yet the inside smelt of filth and body oil and the seats were.....never mind.
I live in the greater LA area, and traffic, driving, and especially parking are all miserable. One of my dreams is to move back to the East Coast and live in a city where I don't have to get in my car to go buy that gallon of milk! Also, the trade-off for no snow in January is brush fires and miserable heat waves in October, so it's a question of what sort of weather you want to deal with. We do have Disneyland, though.
I'm enjoying these cost of living briefs. I admit to fleeting smugness about the cheaper prices in urban, walkable/busable Philly, but of course it's all relative. My family from suburban Ohio thinks I'm nuts for spending the money I do on living here. I think it's worth it. I'm sure Angelenos think these prices are worth it too. Bottom line, we all have our preferences and what we are (not) wiling to trade.
I think NYC and LA residents like to bust each other's balls about who is the coolest, but in truth the similarities between them are very strong. Both cities have a lot to offer and a lot that sucks. LA needs an equivalent to Woody Allen to do serious homages to the city in film and then people would see just what I mean. :)
To be over dramatic and simplistic, think of it like religious groups that have serious commonalities, (Jewish and Muslim are a good example), yet ignore that and do their best to fight over their differences.
Wow! My husband and I have been scouring streets and interwebs to find a decently priced 2 bedroom, as we will be welcoming a baby in two months and need more room than our cramped 1 bedroom. Culver City is my dream, but it's been impossible. How on earth did you find your amazing steal? I think we are going to settle for a less than lovely spot in between E-ho and K-town because all the places we've seen have gotten taken up in the blink of an eye. Demand is crazy right now. I've never seen such an influx of people looking for places, and I have a hard time believing they are all students moving in for the Fall. Harrumph.
I make it an effort to move to a different neighborhood in L.A. when the time comes. Granted, I hate moving and dread the thought but it's my way of discovering a different part of the city. I've lived in the Mid-Wilshire District, Silver Lake, Westwood, Northridge and Sherman Oaks. All these hoods have their own distinct characteristics. This is why I find it funny how people who have never lived or visited Los Angeles make such generalizations. And if you have no intention of living or visiting here, well I guess it's our loss.
I've lived in Silverlake for over thirteen years and lived in Los Feliz which is a neighborhood right next door for another eight. My place is small, around 500 s.f. studio with one bathroom for $650.00. I have friends that pay nearly double that for the same size. Movie ticket anywhere from $9.00-$13.00 depending on the theatre and time of day. Gas prices are higher anywhere in Ca compared to most other states due to our higher tax per gallon and our cleaner blend of fuel to reduce pollution.
Now the prices for Restraunt dinner, cocktail and a pint, I guess if you are at a club or hip restaurant you could expect to pay those prices but I could walk out my door and have a nice sit down dinner at a nice place with a couple of drinks and under $20.00.
For those that don't understand how anyone could live here it's simple. Beaches and mountains thirty minutes away. Great shopping , nightlife, places to eat and world class museums. I can make it to Dodger Stadium or Staples center within twenty minutes from where I live. Crime is at a all time low and while I write this it's a nice 80 degrees and sunny and clear.
We have that. It was called LA Story with Steve Martin and was pretty spot on.
I can attest to the traffic in LA. I lived in Culver City for 6 months back in 2002 so know what it's like to live there, and while you CAN take the bus for many things, it still is car centric, and rush hour is horrendous, makes the bad traffic we get here in Seattle look good, and that's saying something, and believe you me, our traffic is up there in the rankings usually near LA, NYC etc.
I did some looking at rents in Seattle, and our rents are just below LA I think for similar sized units.
But like just about every other city on the west coast, newer buildings, those 20 years old, or newer tend to command the highest rents, especially if they have amenities such as washers/dryers and dishwashers at min in units. Then older buildings, those that are 30 or so old tend to go for a bit less, with those from the 70's and older, especially if not updated tend to commend the lowest rents in general.
So like everywhere else, if you dig around, and don't mind an older building in decent shape, not updated with less amenities, you can often find some nice bargains, but that means, move quickly or lose out, as they'll be sought out by everyone else as well.
Now, I would not want to live in LA, too sunny as like my weather to have some variety, and have deciduous trees that turn color and drop their leaves every fall - and that we actually have some differences between winter and summer. Also, it's like living on another planet sometimes due to it being what it is, LA.
Thank you SharonMarie. As someone born and raised here (going on my 40th year), I too disagree that this is a pretty inaccurate representation of Los Angeles. And of course AT chose three of the most gentrified and over-rated areas of Southern California and no mention of how much you will need a car pretty much no matter where you live here. We have some public transportation, but it's limited. I've only ever had one job that allowed me to take the Metrorail to work and at least a couple times a month, the Metro had problems.
I wish you guys would talk about the less expensive areas, it's not necessary to spend over a thousand dollars for a decent place to live. and I don't drive, it would be more convenient but also a waste of fucking money, the bus system here is less than perfect but it works and is reliable. I live in korea town, it's not the nicest neighborhood but it's got character and the neighbors are friendly, a studio here is around $800 for an older building, $1000 for the new shiny ones.
Studio City home owner here. First, I would defend Susan's choices of places to profile. They are all fairly centrally located and places a person from out-of-town might choose to look at first. After all, the post is "How Much Does It Cost to Live in L.A.' Not How Much Does It Cost to Live 25 Miles Outside of L.A.. As far as the more far-flung locals like Sierra Madre and La Cresenta? Yes, totally gorgeous, but also pretty far out and then you get into the wicked commutes The Southland is so famous for. Also, I find a lot of newbies need some ramp-up time to get used to driving the freeways. Six lanes! Exit left! Carpool lane! Construction! It's not for the faint hearted.
We can quibble about housing prices, and like the people above I know people living in really inexpensive apartments in Los Feliz and people paying jumbo mortgages in the Hills. The thing that makes L.A. more expensive than cities like NYC or San Francisco is that you really need a car. Yes, there are people that make do without and God bless 'em but given the huge geographical areas most of us have to cover any given week, there are very few ways around having one. Let me repeat. It is very difficult here without a car. So unless you happen to have a lot of cash on hand, you are either going to be making car loan or car lease payments, as well as paying for maintenance, repairs and insurance, which depending on your age, sex and zip code can pack a wallop. Even without gas, a car is going to cost you a bare minimum of $200 a month and probably more like $300 to $500. Gasp. I know. But I am being realistic. Personally, I hate driving and wish L.A. had never gotten rid of the street cars, but there you have it.
Why do people come to L.A.? Well, one of this country's biggest exports is pop culture and this is where a lot of it gets made. I'm not saying it's good. I'm not saying it's bad. It just is. The people who made silent films moved here for the light and people have been following ever since.
I'm not sure why AT chose Santa Monica, Studio City and Silverlake to represent the variety of LA because they are fairly similar--low-rise, crowded, lots of amenities. All three have a young demographic, so maybe that's the reason.
Why not downtown, which offers a true urban environment? Or any of the areas south or east of downtown which are much less expensive? Also, to put it bluntly, Santa Monica and Studio City are white communities in a mult-ethnic city.
Have you tried Del Rey, Mar Vista or Palms? Palms is the least appealing of the three mentioned as it's apartment block after apartment block, however you can still find really great flats under $2k and still be within easy walking/bus to Culver and Venice.
What pb said. I was born and raised here, though I fled at 19, vowing to never come back. 10 years later, back I came. San Francisco was too expensive, Portland was too twee (and caucasion).
What's funny about this breakdown is that AT picked three cities that non-Angelenos can name, but that real Angelenos would never choose to reside in. In Silverlake or Studio City, you'll be spending most of your money on a/c, and in Santa Monica, on parking. Better places for your buck: Long Beach, the South Bay, the south-western Westside (Playa del Rey, Marina del Rey, Mar Vista, Westchester, etc). Homes for around 600K, manageable rents, above average transportation, below average traffic.
That said, don't come here. We're full. I hear Omaha is nice.
I appreciate your perspective, lisams, but the places you name, like Long Beach or Manhattan Beach, aren't actually L.A. And I suspect all those people who live in Santa Monica, Studio City, and Silverlake would argue with your assessment that they aren't "real" Angelenos. What, after all, *is* a "real" Angeleno?
Why'd you have to mention Long Beach? lol
Remember that life in a small town sucks?
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Alo123, I found my place on Craig's List and to be fair it was a dump when I moved in. I should have posted before and after flicks for this site!!! But the price and location were right so whats a gal to do?! (PAINT!)
CL really is a decent resource but THE BEST way is to just meander through the hood you want and look for "for rent" signs with a Credit Report and Land Lord referal in hand... a blank money order for $1000 wont hurt either... the good spots dont stay around long. I literally moved my stuff in before he was finished redoing the floors.
Its a pain but it will save you some serious ka-ching. Good luck with the new addition!!
Ugh - I'll stay in Houston where housing costs, even close in the city, are actually affordable. I hope LA salaries match these housing prices (?)
I love how nobody has mentioned the Parking Tickets out here. I think I have gotten about $1000 worth this year and I am really careful! Those dudes are TOTAL VULTURES!!!
yep, I was just joking at how there always seems to be at least one comment in these kinds of posts from people who live in less populated areas about how you can buy huge houses for those city prices. It's like, yes we're sure you can, but its often a tradeoff some don't think is worth it (and I'm in agreement)
Thanks for the clarification, Marcellah!
I live in Santa Monica. I am a "real" Angeleno. I pay $0 for parking. If people want to move here, I welcome them with open arms. It's crowded and I like it just fine.
pb - You're right LOL
Eagle Rock, Mt. Washington, Highland Park....the artists and screen writers are moving in fast and prices are rising. You can still find a nice place and even a great craftsman, but you have to check the police reports studiously. Some blocks are safe, some aren't. I like Santa Monica to visit, but the prices are insane.
For me job I need to know the rents in LA County (which is a lot bigger than LA City). IMO, rents are pretty even in decent area, doesn't matter how far it is from downtown LA (let's just use it as a central point). The average rent county wide will be slightly lower ($100 to $200) than the rents the writer quoted here in this article but not much lower. The high rents are almost always beach close and/or having a view (say city light view from Hollywood Hills).
the only time you see rents real low (say on craigslist) is because it is really far (Victorville, half way between LA and Vegas or Hemet near Palm Springs) or in an economically depressed and/or higher crime area (Imperial Hwy and Vermont Ave.).
The least expensive way to rent is to rent a room. Some people rent out rooms in their house/apartments to help with payment. You may not have cooking or laundry privilege and may not use any common area but it is a start. It will be comparatively less than if you'd rent an apartment (albeit a bachelor size unit) on your own. How much is depending on the area and how convenient it is to have public transit. To rent a room in Venice/Manhattan Beach that you can walk to the beach is going to cost you but not as high as the rental rates in the beach area.
to find room to share, check Craigslist. It is where homeowners and apartment renters advertise rooms to share.
I have only lived in LA since I was 6 so maybe that disqualifies me as a "real Angeleno" but I live very happily, by choice, in Santa Monica. I would not one to live in any one of the locations you listed and I'm not being contrary but really not one. I not only have plenty of parking on my street (Montana Ave) but also a garage. I can't remember the last time I got a parking ticket cuz "real Angelenos" never let the parking nazis get the best of them.
Great timing with this post! As many years away in the desert, have been toying with coming back. Main problem - sticker shock & large sweet but breed restricted dog not welcomed in most managed blgs. :(
I had 8 great years in WeHo and 4 in San Francisco before that. Was in LA from 1999-2005. Never used CraigsList, found them all on foot but was fast-tracked with Westside Rentals which gave a mover discount also. Last place being Hayworth near Fairfax & 3rd and paid $1250 for great 50s character apartment w/ laundry room + 1 car parking, hardwood floors, renovated kitchen d/w, large closets. (500+ sf.) I only left to purchase since in 2007, prices were still insane.
Great to hear about these outlying options from La Cresenta on into San Gabriel Valley. I work from home so small town life with a bit more LA proximity would be awesome. Coming from the desert, heat is not such an issue but the desert has amazing air quality. Can anyone comment on air quality in Pasadena and San Gabriel valley? If what I saw in Redlands last weekend is any indication, the smog is a bit worrying... :(
Woops 1999-2007. And yes, the ticketing in LA has gotten crazy but still not as bad as SF!
I can't actually figure out the logistics of this, but it would be helpful to know what kinds of salaries people are earning in these cost of living write-ups. I recently purchased a similarly sized home to the 3 bedroom in Silver Lake that's listed and paid 1/10th that price, but I think it's safe to say average salaries in LA are higher than where I live. If I lived in LA making the money I make now, it looks like I'd probably be homeless.
I grew up in San Diego and L.A. then moved to L.A. right out of high school, stayed 10 years, moved to Omaha for a good long while, then the Bay Area, then Memphis, now Dallas. I'm back in NoCa and SoCa 3 or 4 times a year, treasure my visits, and always have missed my family, the weather and the beaches. But I'm glad I don't have to live there.
i think the rental prices can be accurate because the price range (comparing sizes) from beat up old apartments to new/modern places is huge. Of course location plays a factor as even a one block difference can cause a wide variation. you know what they say, "location, location, location"....
the sales prices listed are on the lower side, but it all depends on what you are looking for. it is certainly possible to find places at that price, but think up up up if you are looking for anything glamorous.
i'd love to see more of this feature, perhaps on downtown LA next?
I reside in San Diego and the housing prices seem cheaper than or equal to than what you can find here? Which is surprising, because I know jobs definitely pay better in LA than SD. I do live in arguably one of the best neighborhoods in SD, and pay $2,200 in rent for a 2 bedroom 1 bath Craftsman. We have a pretty good deal, but the prices here are skyrocketing and I know our rent will increase next year. No rent control in SD!
For the Texans and Mid-Westerners, etc. who don't understand why we pay so much to live in SoCal, you either get it or you don't. You are either in love with the lifestyle and the weather or you're not. If you don't mind horrible heat and humidity (Texas) or freezing cold 5 months out of the year (anywhere in the Mid-West including Colorado where I'm from) then by all means, don't move here. If you don't care about proximity to the beach, access to world class attractions and museums etc. then SoCal is not for you. For me, it's more about lifestyle than having a $1200 mortgage and having more money to spend on "stuff."
ALo123, have you thought about West Adams? It's way less gentrified than the neighborhoods described above, and as such isn't for everyone. But it has an amazing, very active Mom's club whose members just started an incredible charter school. The families I know who live there are fantastic, and have the most tight-knit sense of community that I've encountered in L.A. (or any other large city I've lived in for that matter). It has lots of history, great cultural and socioeconomic diversity, and is architecturally well-preserved for L.A. Many of my friends there own or rent charming, spacious Craftsman houses. It really is a special place.
Live downtown, work downtown. No need for a car for almost everything. I went without a car downtown for a year and a half, wish I didn't have to buy one but needed It when I startedstarted travelling to the valley weekly. Before that I took the train/bus out. I've saved a ton.
I live in a gigantic rent controlled 1 bedroom, one bath with secured covered parking, air conditioning and dishwasher. My building (while on the older side) is in walking distance to Ralphs, my bank, Starbucks, countless restaurants and bars and about a 5 min walk to Griffith Park. I also use the Red Line subway everyday to get to work which is about a 15 min commute and my company pays for it. I pay.....wait for it....$850 a month! and no I haven't lived there for 10 years...more like three. Under $1,000 easily doable in LA if you aren't a snob about the name of the street you live on..... unfortunately most people are. I, on the other hand will happily live one block away from Franklin Ave if it means saving $600 on rent a month! I feel safe in my neighborhood too and many young families of all different backgrounds live in my building as well. My friends all too often come to visit and freak out when I tell them what I pay. I think it is possible to have a great life here without breaking the bank!
I also lived in LA, I would say these prices are closer to what Brooklyn is, except for the rents. I loved my time in LA, but, the air and the traffic are awful. This " war" thing is silly. You certainly can't compare NY or SF to LA, because LA is a bunch of suburbs strung together
And not a city like SF and NY. That's why public transportation is not a good option there. l lived in a section of LA right next to Beverly Hills ( same zip code) so my car insurance was really high. When I lived in Culver City ( much cheaper) West Hollywood about the same. The rents are better in LA, but again it is VERY spread out! Also, the neighborhoods change from block to block. I feel a lot safer in SF and NY. It's all a personal choice. For me there are two many seasonal changes in NY and in LA , not enough. I found all the daily sunshine boring, but some people love it.
Also loved the architecture in LA. I had some very cute apartments!
I agree. I work 40+ hours a week meaning I get some of my hours at time and a half and I can hardly pay rent at $420 where I live and food, etc. Plus I do not live an extravagant lifestyle at all. It seems to an outsider like me that everyone who can afford to live anywhere in LA city limits must have awesome money making jobs!
I am from Los Angeles, I've lived here for 24 years, and I lived in NYC for 1 year (Upper West Side). I remember when I was there I had to lie to people about being from some random midwestern state to avoid their antagonistic remarks about LA. However, growing up in Los Angeles, I never hear people here talking badly about NYC (or any other city for that matter). In fact most LA locals seem to love NYC.
I think they are very different cities (layout, population, attitude, weather, fashion, etc.) But all major US cities have some basic similarities.
I'm just saying, I don't know of any one in LA to boast about being cooler than NYC (or really anywhere). If you hear that kind of stuff, I'm gonna bet it's from people who aren't actually from here and maybe had a bad experience in NYC. I don't see LA and NYC competing for anything socially, sorry but that's just not the case. LA locals are too happy and laid back to care about being better than somewhere else.
I don't know your situation, but I'm assuming you probably don't make enough hourly. If you live in Los Angeles, chances are you're making a livable wage. I'd say to live here on your own, and not starve, you'd need to make at least $20 hourly. People who make very little money and still live here, generally get government handouts (California is super liberal so we basically pay poor people to live here), work multiple jobs, and/or have roommates/spouse/live with their parents, etc. I only lived by myself for two years in Los Angeles and I managed to find a locals only secret on rent. I lived in a really nice location for about $400 a month. When I got married however my husband wanted to move to a more suburban area, that's when our rent tripled. But we combined our income so it was doable.
So, no, we're not rich. Who knows, maybe my husband and I would be considered well off in a rural area of South Dakota, but we wouldn't get paid as much as we do to live in South Dakota. It's a trade off.
I've gotten one ticket my entire life and it was for like $35. You should really try reading parking signs, or maybe just pay for parking in a lot. You can't get that many tickets and still claim you're "being careful".
I love LA. And yes, it's expensive and crowded. But it's a choice we make. Yes, I live in a 1-bedroom smalllllll apt (thank you Apartment Therapy for your small spaces posts!) while many of my friends in Maryland have huge gorgeous houses with a monthly mortgage less than my rent. But I choose to live here. Angelenos pay a premium here, and it's STILL way too crowded. Imagine if it were more affordable! You think traffic is bad now? Jobs are hard to find? Ugh!!! It's not for everyone, but those of us who love it couldn't imagine being anywhere else.
Looking for a room to rent in van nuys, how much would it cost for rent and food each month?
I'm from Chicago and I have to say the prices are not that outrageous. Maybe the complainers are people from down south or remote areas like Minnesota or Ohio or something, but anyone coming from a large, urban city like NYC, Chicago, Miami, or Houston is not going to be shocked. Downtown Chicago, you will pay $18 for a glass of champagne at a nice hotel rooftop bar, and you can easily spend $50 per person on a meal. There are also places in the suburbs where you can get a 24 oz. blue moon for $4. Its all about knowing where to go and when you want to spend "that kind" of money.
Also, Chicago property taxes are through the roof and we have the highest sales tax rate in America. During the winter last year, the counties didn't budget for enough salt, and we had such a rough winter that they literally didn't salt the roads and you couldn't get home. Our rush hour traffic means that all highways are parking lots and it will take you 2 hours to travel 30 miles. On top of that, the roads are messed up and pot holes are everywhere and never get fixed, which messes up your car, gives a bumpy ride and is overall dangerous. Don't get me started on how Chicago has the highest crime rate in America right now.


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Maryland State Police say the incident happened in the 27500 block of Pemberton Drive, in Salisbury around 1:00 AM on Wednesday morning. The deceased victim has been identified as 72-year-old Donald Mariner, of the 27000-block of Pemberton Drive, Salisbury. His body is being taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore for an autopsy.
MSP say they are not releasing any personal information about the second victim due to concerns for his safety, but say he is at Peninsula Regional Medical Center receiving treatment for injuries sustained in the home invasion.According to the report, the investigation started just after 1:00 AM when Troopers from the Maryland State Police - Salisbury barrack, and officers from the Salisbury Police Department were dispatched to a call at the home, for a reported home invasion. When authorities arrived on scene, Troopers apparently found the second victim, who said he had been assaulted with a blunt object. Police say while they continued to check the home, they found Mariner injured.
Emergency Medical Personnel apparently attempted to treat both victims at the scene, but Mariner was pronounced dead, while the second victim was taken to PRMC. Maryland State Police say they are collecting evidence from the scene, and developing further leads regarding the suspect. Police say they are looking for a suspect, described as an African American male, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans. Anyone with information is asked to contact Maryland State Police Salisbury Barrack at 410-749-3101 or Crime Solvers at 410-548-1776. They are offering an up to $2,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest. The investigation into this incident is reportedly on-going.
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I've had many just like that. The healer and tank were focused on their jobs and had no desire to talk. They were there for Emblems, not to make new friends. (Especially since you can't friend people from other servers)
The vast majority of my LFG Tool experiences have been extremely smooth and rewarding. Heck, I'd have a new raiding guild by now if I were on the same server as some very nice people I met.
Worst thing I saw was in Forge of Souls just a couple of hours ago. Paladin kept giving everyone 10 minute Kings. I asked for 30 minute Greater Blessing of Kings, and the Paladin had NO IDEA what I was talking about. The pally also NEEDED on a caster sword with HIT RATING on it. I ignored him quickly.
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I'm one of those people that tries to start at least a basic level of chatter while running a dungeon. I also find that even though I don't get myself assigned as a leader, I sometimes take up that role unofficially in the Icecrown dungeons, giving tips and basic strategies for people who haven't done the fights yet.
My greatest pug group occured this weekend, though. I did the random queue, and got into Gundrak. As soon as we buffed up, the tank pulled all the snakes in the room, then pulled the boss as soon as they were dead. Cleared the entire instance, including Eck, in 11 minutes. It was so great, we queued up for another random heroic. Then another. Then another.
Cleared Gundrak twice, Halls of Stone twice, Drak'Tharon Keep once, Azjol-Nerub once, Utgarde Pinnacle once, Trial of the Champion once, and Forge of Souls once, all with the same group and over the span of 3-4 hours. 2 Emblems of Frost and 55 Emblems of Triumph, if I recall correctly. Plus I got 3 Heroic achievements out of the deal (Good Grief, Consumption Junction, and Lodi Dodi. Just barely missed getting Less-rabi, too). Definitely not silent, but extremely deadly.
Second greatest pug group was last night. I wasn't in the best mood, but wanted to do the random heroic for the 2 Frost emblems. End up getting into Oculus. As soon as I zoned in:
"Hey, we've cleared up to the last boss, and want to try for Amber Void if you don't mind."
10 minutes later, I am up 2 Frost, 1 Triumph, and another achievement.
This has been my experience too :). I like to keep the chatter to a lull when running dungeons as healer.
But for some reason in every pug, when H UK comes up, it becomes this massive sh*t show. The tank pulls damn near the whole furnace area in one pull just for funsies.
I do have to admit its fun, but it's just funny that its this particular instance that every pug i'm in has the same mentality of 'let's steam roll through this entire instance kbai'. haha
Unfortunately, I've had a couple rough experiences with the "silent but deadly" types. The worst came as I was healing with my holy priest. The DPS (blood) DK insisted on making all the pulls out from under the frost specced DK tank, causing 5+ player deaths and 2 near wipes. Fortunately for him (and unfortunately for me), it was a tolerant group that seemed to just want to get through the instance without any fuss. Repeated requests of "1 sec, need mana" lead to big mass pulls. Even the 'ol "no heals for you" after bad pull only elicited a "rez plz" from the offender (the only thing he said during the dungeon). Vote to kick? Rejected. We finished the run (and I managed to somehow keep myself and the warlock alive throughout).
Sommetimes, "silent but deadly" stinks the worst.


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when i say i like harry potter i don't mean yeah hp is pretty cool i mean i have literally grown up with it surrounding my life i have been reading and rereading the books for as long as i can remember and i can quote the movies word for word and my hogwarts house is a massive part of my identity and it actually physically pains me that i never got my hogwarts letter and i just
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whatever man ron and hermione are happily married with kids i got that shit in print
I don't care that JRK changed her mind
I don't care that Harmione shippers are dancing the conga and that Romione shippers feel betrayed
I care that, once again, poor Ron gets the bloody short end of the stick.
He spent six and a half books/seven movies feeling he was second best at everything and finally shines and proves himself, ends up with the girl and the respect he deserves only to be told years later that it is mistake….
It's just like… those snippets of the interview make no sense. "Wish fulfillment"? I, okay, what wish? You're the author, if it's your wish to have anything happen in the books it'll happen - in that case, your entire books are wish fulfillment… so? Not making sense from a literature standpoint? Well, again, no. It wasn't a relationship that stemmed from nowhere - it was starting to become clear since PoA that Ron and Hermione had an antagonistic attraction going on.
If the only other objection is that Ron and Hermione's relationship is dysfunctional and needs professional interference to smooth things over… No fucking shit. Everyone in HP need hardcore therapy - they've been embroiled in a long, arduous conflict with extremely high stakes, lost loved ones, and have been under constant pressure while they battled for their lives and gone through horribly scarring and traumatic experiences. They ALL need to go see a therapist, not just the couples, and any couple, be it H/Hr or R/Hr would need it too, so no, that's not particularly legit as to why R/Hr is suddenly so unpalatable. All our faves need therapy - shit, most of us need therapy and we don't have to fight in epic battles between good and evil since childhood.
Listen, people change, and so do their opinions - that's fine, it happens. Of course the book you wrote 5, 10, 15 years ago would be vastly different from the book you write now, and now that you've had years to mull it over and parse over you could have opinions that have changed. Thing is, playing Monday morning quarterback, even if you're the creator in question, is an exercise in futility and frustration. You're not the person you were when you wrote the books originally, this isn't 15 years ago, so who cares if you'd write it differently now? That's not possible or relevant. All it does is create confusion and anger fans, and that's entirely pointless to me. Yeah, she can say whatever she wants, but not everything needs to be said publicly, so I'll keep my side eye on.


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The notion of using interaction design patterns in the user experience design process follows the model that computer software programming took when it adopted the concepts and philosophies of Christopher Alexander. Alexander, an architect, wrote the book, A Pattern Language (1977) and A Timeless Way of Building (1979). In his books he describes a language, a set of rules or patterns for design, for how to design and build cities, buildings and other human spaces. The approach is repeatable and works at various levels of scale.
"You cannot not communicate. Every behaviour is a kind of communication. Because behaviour does not have a counterpart (there is no anti-behaviour), it is not possible not to communicate."—Paul Watzlawick's First Axiom of Communication
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Nearly everything we buy, touch and use in our daily lives was at one time dreamed up by a designer. Filmaker Gary Hustwit (HELVETICA) examines the art and science of industrial design, and the stunning ubiquity of its impact.
I'm a science fiction writer, and as I became more familiar with design, it struck me that the futuristic objects and services within science fiction are quite badly designed. Why? That's not a question often asked. The reason is pretty simple: Science fiction is a form of popular entertainment. The emotional payoff of the science fiction genre is the sense of wonder it conveys. Science fiction "design" therefore demands some whiz-bang, whereas industrial design requires safety, utility, serviceability, cost constraints, appearance, and shelf appeal. To these old-school ID virtues nowadays we might add sustainability and a decent interface. The classic totems of sci-fi: the rayguns, space cruisers, androids, robots, time machines, artificial intelligences, nanotechnological black-boxes. They have a deep commonality: They're imaginary. Imaginary products can never maim the consumer, they get no user feedback, and lawsuits and regulatory boards are not a problem. That's why their design is glamorously fantastic and, therefore, basically, crap. On occasion, sci-fi prognostications do become actual objects and services. Science fiction then promptly looks elsewhere. It shouldn't, but it does. I like to think that my science fiction became somewhat less flaccid once I learned to write "design fiction" as I now commonly do. I believe that I've finessed that issue, at least in my own practice. However, when science fiction thinking opens itself to design thinking, larger problems appear. These have to do with speculative culture generally, the way that our society imagines itself through its forward-looking disciplines. Many problems I once considered strictly literary are better understood as interaction-design issues. Literature has platforms. By this I mean the physical structures on which literature is conceived, designed, written, manufactured and distributed, remembered and forgotten. Literary infrastructure has user-experience constraints.
Being the bad guys As Molleindustria's McDonalds' video game, Oiligarchy places the player in the shoes of the "bad guys" in order to articulate the critique. Our belief is that power structures can be understood more clearly if represented from a privileged position. The player tends to perform actions with both positive outcomes (profits, advancement in the game) and social or environmental costs (a.k.a. negative externalities) dealing with responsibilities in a system that does not really punish unethical choices. The unethical gameplay is designed to reflect the free market system, which is ultimately, the object of the critique.
Moreover, a mirrored point of view can avoid the trap of the "simulated activism", a cathartic illusion of empowerment and normative "do the right thing" enunciates. Games do not work as Skinnerian conditioning devices: games rewarding (virtual) social change do not produce activists for the same reasons games rewarding (virtual) violence do not produce violent players. As a result of taking a look at the players' feedback, it is apparent that pushing the people to explore the dark side, especially if done with abundant irony, does not undermine the overarching game objectives.
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Zulia Mena García – the first Colombian congressional representative specifically
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NEW YORK (PIX11)—The 27-year old suspect accused of fatally shooting NYPD Officer, Peter Figoski, in the face had a rap sheet from New York to North Carolina.
Lamont Pride--who was trying to flee a basement robbery in Cypress Hills--was most recently living in the Marlboro Houses in Coney Island, Brooklyn....13 miles from where, detectives say, he fired off one shot, using a 9mm semi-automatic Ruger, at Officer Figoski at close range, on Pine Street in Cypress Hills.
When PIX 11 went to the Marlboro Houses city project in Coney Island, we found four plainclothes officers staking out the 5th floor of one building on Avenue V, near West 8th Street. Outside, we met up with one Marlboro Houses resident who said he wasn't surprised the suspect came from this location. "I know the type of reputation these buildings have, so I'm not surprised," Daury Rodriguez observed to PIX. "On weekends, there are shoot-outs, robbery, and drug dealing."
Mayor Bloomberg lamented the suspect was using an illegally-purchased semi-automatic. Another Marlboro Houses resident, Edwin Vasquez, noted: "People always get illegal anything. It could be guns, it could be drugs, you can get anything."
On Monday, the suspect was being held in the very same 75th Precinct where the victim, Officer Figoski, spent his entire, 22 year police career. The officer leaves behind four daughters.


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Michelle Shealy scored the first perfect "10″ of her life on Georgia's biggest stage for high school gymnastics.
The junior from Providence Christian was the all-around champion at Friday's state gymnastics meet, while also leading the Lilburn Class A school to the team championship.
The clincher for both state titles was Shealy's perfect performance on the floor exercises, which drew a standing ovation from the crowd at Westminster Academy.
"Scoring a perfect 10 is something you always dream about least once in your gymnastics career, but you never know if it is going to happen," Providence Christian coach Gwyn Puckett said.
When Shealy finished her floor routine, fans from all teams rose out of their seats, stomped their feet in the stands, and began chanting "10, 10, 10." Shealy busted out in tears and ran to hug her teammates, who were also crying, as the judges agreed with the roaring crowd on the perfect score.
"I was very thankful for that 10," Shealy said. "I was shocked. I knew it was a good score, but didn't know it was that good until I heard the crowd reaction. I gave all my thanks to the Lord."
Shealy's all-around score of 39.2 was followed by Oconee's Lindsey Cheek (38.8) and Sequoyah's Bekah Bennetts (38.4). Providence Christian (109.2), fielding its first gymnastics team since 1999, edged out Class AAAAA powers Milton (108.6) and Walton (107.7) for the team state championship.
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Mint Hill Madness canceled for tonight
Tonight's Butler, Independence games postponed
Butler and Independence football games tonight have been postponed due to rain according to Butler Athletic Director Jim Boone and Independence Athletic Director Kelly Lewis. The games were moved to Monday at 7 pm when Butler will face Ardrey Kell at Bulldog Stadium and Independence will take on Myers Park at Patriot stadium.
$375,000 won at local store
More like $375,152 that Sherrel Parrott of Matthews won at Frazier's Grocery on Lawyers Road (at the corner of I-485).
From the NC Educational Lottery press release:
Sherrel Parrott of Matthews usually picks her own numbers when she plays "Carolina Cash 5," but she was in a hurry on Sept. 23 when she stopped by Frazier's Grocery in Charlotte. (Editor's note: the store is actually in Union County.)
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Apparently Democratic gubernatorial candidate Bev Perdue melts if she participates in more than five debates. Tonight on WUNC TV, she will not take the stage with Republican Pat McCrory and Libertarian Mike Munger because she had committed to only five debates and tonight's would make six. It makes sense: McCrory and Munger have more fiscal commonalities and would have quite possibly put Perdue in a tight situation. For example, both McCrory and Munger support school choice, i.e., more charter schools and a voucher system that would allow low income studets in failing schools the choice to go to a private school. Perdue has used vouchers as her main talking point to highlight the difference between her and McCrory (no word if she knows Munger is running for Guv as well).
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The three-day event gives professionals the chance to pool their knowledge, discuss their projects and address specific issues related to the ever-changing media landscape. Consisting of talks, case studies, round tables and networking events, FNC Pro prompts participants to exchange views, compare experiences and make connections that can lead to new working relationships.
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Tuesday, October 15 – Digital tools
As distribution platforms continue to change, the habits and interests of the client user likewise evolve. Various professionals share their expertise, tools and tips for improving and revamping the user experience, both onscreen and online.
- Laurent Maisonnave (Founder and CEO, SEEVIBES)
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In a context of ever-increasing content, how do you reach and retain your audience? Creators, designers and producers discuss what they've done to get innovative, original content noticed.
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My neighbor Babble was shaking his head and muttering to himself.
"Traditions," he muttered. "All disappearing. No respect for tradition any more."
Babble, you sound like the guy in "Fiddler on the Roof," I said. What's the problem?
"So many good old traditions, gone," he moaned. "Like World Series games in the daytime. Milkmen delivering milk to your doorstep. The Catholic Mass said in Latin."
I don't recall you ever having milk delivered to your door.
"I didn't. But the point is I could have if I wanted."
And you're not Catholic.
"No, but I loved those old movies with Bing Crosby and Barry Fitzgerald playing priests."
So what set you off this time?
"The greatest, most hallowed tradition in sports history, disregarded, vanished, thrown aside." He waved a copy of the newspaper sports section at me. "There will be no college football bowl games on New Year's Day."
That's true. None of this year's bowl games are scheduled for January 1.
"What's happened with these bowl games, anyway? You remember how it used to be, years ago. On New Year's Day you had the four big bowl games: Cotton, Rose, Sugar and Orange. Wall-to-wall college football, that's what you're supposed to start the year with. Isn't that in the Constitution somewhere?"
But surely you know the reason for this. This year, January 1 is a Sunday, and Sundays belong exclusively to professional football. It's the last Sunday of the National Football League's regular season. You'll have all the football that day anyone could want. You're a big pro football fan, right?
"Yeah. Which is why I don't want pro football on New Year's Day."
I'm not following you, Babble.
"You know I like to party on New Year's Eve, right?
You sure do. What was all that hollering coming from your house at 2 in the morning last year?
"We were tossing people into the swimming pool."
Huh? You don't own a swimming pool.
"We were all so pie-eyed, nobody noticed. Anyway, when the dawn breaks on the new year, I usually have a whopper of a hangover. I have a headache that goes all the way down to my hips and extends up eight inches above my scalp. My tongue feels like someone used it on their belt sander. I can't even raise my eyelids to half mast until afternoon."