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Release Date :July 03, 2012
Studio :Columbia Pictures
Director :Marc Webb
Starring :Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans, Sally Field
"The Amazing Spider-Man" is the story of Peter Parker (Garfield), an outcast high schooler who was abandoned by his parents as a boy, leaving him to be raised by his Uncle Ben (Sheen) and Aunt May (Field). Like most teenagers, Peter is trying to figure out who he is and how he got to be the person he is today. Peter is also finding his way with his first high school crush, Gwen Stacy (Stone), and together, they struggle with love, commitment, and secrets. As Peter discovers a mysterious briefcase that belonged to his father, he begins a quest to understand his parents' disappearance - leading him directly to Oscorp and the lab of Dr. Curt Connors (Ifans), his father's former partner. As Spider-Man is set on a collision course with Connors' alter-ego, The Lizard, Peter will make life-altering choices to use his powers and shape his destiny to become a hero.


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The prospective field is still taking shape for the William Hill Haskell but it's never too early to throw out an opinion.
In the early stages of handicapping, the word for this year's race is SPEED. There looks to be a lot of it. Of the list of possible runners, Bayern, Social Inclusion and Wildcat Red all appear to be very fast early and there's a likely contingent to be right on their tales.
At this point we don't know if the filly Untapable will be in the Haskell starting gate, but should she find herself there, she will likely also find herself in the perfect stalking position early. Should all the early speed actually make it to the track, the winner of the Haskell might be the horse who can maneuver into the perfect 3rd or 4th place stalking trip.
An interesting longshot for me (although I have a feeling he's going to take a lot of money) is Long Branch Stakes runner-up Just Call Kenny. Ever since his winning debut last summer at Monmouth, he's been a horse that many people have been talking about. He's a regally-looking colt and to run the race he did in the Long Branch off that kind of layoff – going two turns for the first time – was quite impressive. He's never faced graded stakes competition before so he'll have to raise his game big time, but second off a layoff he just might be able to do it. Based on his PPs, he should be 15-1, but I have a feeling he's going to be somewhere in the range of 8-1. But either way I think Just Call Kenny is going to have a say in the outcome of the 2014 William Hill Haskell.
Brian Skirka graduated from Rutgers University in 2007 with a degree in journalism. He currently works for Monmouth Park's marketing and publicity departments and is in his fifth year working at the track. In the past, Brian's work has also been published on www.thebigm.com and www.ntra.com.

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text: Cycling event in Memory of Tricia Creasy will take place on July 27. Route begins at Brown E Lawson Middle School located at 1140 Kendall Mill Road in Thomasville. Registration begins at 7am with the ride beginning at 8am. Join us from 9am - 2 pm for kids activities, cornhole tournament (pre-registration required-check link below), great raffles, and much more! Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Davidson County. For more information visit  http://main.acsevents.org/goto/triciasrideforlife


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Lake Lowndes Summer Sizzler
June 11th and 12th
Sn Qualifier and pdga b-tier
Columbus, Mississippi
$500.00 added to Pro Fields
All ams will recieve a players pack consisting of a discmania frenzy, chaos, or fiend.
Pro divisions $50.00
Advanced Div. $40.00
Int Divisions $35.00
Rec Divisions $35.00
Nov. Divisions $30.00
Jr. divisions $30.00
There will be a $10.00 price break for all active pdga members.
sign up 7:30-9:00
players meeting 9:30
tee off 10:00
Advanced and up will play the long tees both rounds on Saturday and the Gold course on Sunday.
All other *divisions will play the short tees both rounds on Saturday and a shortened version of the Gold course on Sunday.
*Novice, Jrs., and Am Women will only play on Saturday and will be paid out after the 2nd round on Saturday
Lunch will be served at the park on Saturday.
The Lake Lowndes Gold course is a Par 68 layout that will challenge your physical game, as well as your mental game.
Camping is available in the park, as well as Cabins while available.
Come join us for a great tournament on a beautiful course!


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good thread, would read again.
Why when tannehill and him both have the same amount of playoff wins? O..that is all
People here still wouldn't give him up for a 1st rounder lol.
This guy hasn't been in great shape since his rookie year..he's become flabby and soft lazy.
Our left tackle, who has looked mediocre so far mind you, is taking up ELEVEN MILLION dollars. Let him go.
If I say yes will all of these types of threads stop?
How do the mods still allow bs threads like this? Can we let the damn thing finally lay to rest? It has no bearing on anything here anymore. Give it up man or go circle jerk ryan and company as a falcons fan. Seriously, damn.
I do think Jake Long's current performance is because of lingering effects of past injuries but I do hope he will make a comeback!..


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About the WHO Global Malaria Programme
The WHO Global Malaria Programme (GMP) is responsible for the coordination of WHO's global efforts to control and eliminate malaria. The Programme sets evidence-based norms, standards, policies and guidelines to support malaria-affected countries around the world. As one of its key mandates, the Programme also keeps independent score of global progress in the fight against malaria. Its flagship annual publication, the World Malaria Report, contains the latest available data on the impact of malaria interventions around the world.
GMP's activities are focused on providing an integrated solution to the various epidemiological and operational challenges that affect different parts of the world. The Programme's unique position – uniting high levels of expertise and WHO's field presence in all regions and endemic countries – ensures harmonized policy advice on all technical and programmatic challenges at the national, regional and global level. GMP's policy guidance on prevention, case management, surveillance, monitoring and evaluation, and malaria elimination provides a benchmark for national malaria programmes and multilateral funding agencies.
In 2011, WHO redesigned its policy-setting process on malaria to make it more responsive to the rapidly evolving epidemiological and development context. A Malaria Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) was established to provide independent advice to WHO with regard to policy recommendations for the control and elimination of malaria. Under the umbrella of the MPAC, WHO also convenes expert groups to review evidence and make recommendations.
Key partners and funders
GMP works closely with all major partners in the global malaria community: with endemic country governments and regulatory authorities, UN agencies, inter-governmental organizations, private-public partnerships and campaign groups. The Department also participates in all major inter-agency taskforces, and in multi-partner and multi-sectoral initiatives on malaria. Its experts lead several technical working groups within the Roll Back Malaria partnership, of which WHO is a founding partner.
The work of the Global Malaria Programme is currently supported (in alphabetical order) by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Canadian International Development Agency, the Government of Australia, the Government of Norway, the Government of Japan, the Government of the Russian Federation, the Government of the United Kingdom, and the United States Agency for International Development. Funding is also received through the Medicines for Malaria Venture, the Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria and through the core WHO budget.
GMP's key partners (in alphabetical order) include the African Leaders Malaria Alliance, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, the Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics, Imperial College London, the Innovative Vector Control Consortium, the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, ISGlobal, the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, the Medicines for Malaria Venture, the Office of the UN Special Envoy for Malaria, PATH, the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, UNICEF, UNITAID, the University of Oxford, the United States President's Malaria Initiative, the United States Centers for Disease Control, and many others.
The Global Malaria Programme is led by Dr Pedro L. Alonso. The department is housed in WHO's HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria cluster, led by Assistant Director-General Dr Winnie Mpanju-Shumbusho. The work is managed through four units - Diagnostics, Treatment and Vaccines, led by Dr Andrea Bosman; Drug Resistance and Containment, led by Dr Pascal Ringwald; Strategy, Economics and Elimination, led by Dr Richard Cibulskis; and Vector Control, led by Dr Abraham Mnzava. The department's Programme Manager is Erin Shutes; administration is led by Simone Colairo.
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The Technical Services Unit provides client facing services and is made up of following units:
- Help Desk: Your one-stop destination for all CCSF technology-related items. Call or e-mail us - we're here to help.
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- Specialized Services: Where items that can't be fixed at your desk go, as well as department specific technology needs.
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The Ellie Caulkins Opera House, colloquially known as "the Ellie," is the premier venue inside of the historic Quigg Newton Denver Municipal Auditorium. The Ellie, a world-class acoustical hall designed in the lyric style, encompasses four levels: the balcony, loge, mezzanine and orchestra. This magnificent space is humidified and provides state-of-the-art technical support as well as acoustical excellence and clean sight lines. The Ellie is one of only three opera houses in the United States, one of nine world-wide, with seatback titling at every seat in the house. The Ellie designed to attract top artists to the Mile High City and to make their performances unforgettable.
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Alcohol treatment and drug counseling, as many addicts know, is a real process of self-help that can be very difficult without proper support from friends and family. In fact, there are many addicts who view the road to recovery as almost impossible without someone having their back when they are in recovery. Also, there is a view from leading alcohol and drug counselors that addicts should not wait until they are very ill or at rock bottom because true recovery is a gradual process.
Good reasons for professional treatment
Another aspect of alcohol and drug treatment is linked to practical tips on how to make the move to get treated by a professional, and when it comes to addiction treatment Salt Lake City is one of the best places to find a professional program.
A professional treatment program should include many of the following:
- Ways and means to successfully stop drinking
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- How to get help, support and treatment
In general, professional alcohol and drug counselors say that no matter how series the addiction, there is tried and true solutions to getting off the booze or drug of choice. There are also numerous costs associated with professional treatments. Counselors can help a client and family members sort out the best health insurance and payment options for treatment.
Evaluating treatment options for addicts
While the top first step — for anyone seriously addicted to alcohol or drugs — is to simply stop drinking or using; most addicts know this first step is often a bridge too far when they do not have family and friends supporting their decision to enter into treatment. In turn, the support circle often reminds addicts that if they quit there will be numerous positive benefits that will kick in right away. For example, most interpersonal relationships improve after someone who abuses alcohol or drugs gets treatment.
Moreover, a former addict will tell you that they feel much better both physically and mentally; while also having more energy for their both their personal relationships and jobs or careers.
Overall, it has never been easy for anyone with a serious alcohol or drug addiction to simply quit on their own. The solution is to research the many treatment centers – that are featured online with highly informed websites – that offer free consultation and details about their unique alcohol and drug treatment programs.


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Practice Philosophy
Dr. Farbod Esmailian is a double board certified plastic surgeon who excels in the art of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery for both men and women.
Dr. Esmailian began his education and training at the University of California, San Diego, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree and was consecutively honored on the dean's list.
Dr. Esmailian always knew that he wanted to be a plastic surgeon, and he wanted to do it the right way by first completing a general surgery program. Being a native of Southern California, he came back to Los Angeles to attend the very prestigious University of Southern California where he worked closely with many of the world's most sought-after surgeons in one of the busiest hospitals in the nation.
As is his nature, Dr. Esmailian made a name for himself while at USC. He consistently ranked at the top of his class and was recognized numerous times for his dedication and leadership abilities. He was awarded top honors including Outstanding Resident of the Year, Outstanding Resident Teacher of the Year, and was given the coveted leadership role of Administrative Chief Resident.
After completing his general surgery residency at USC, Dr. Esmailian received his board certification from the American Board of Surgery and became a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).
He wasn't done yet. Dr. Esmailian then went on to complete his plastic surgery training at Indiana University Hospitals in Indianapolis, where he was trained in cosmetic, reconstructive and hand surgery. He honed his skills working alongside well-known experts in the field of plastic surgery.
After finishing the plastic surgery program, Dr. Esmailian persevered again and became board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
In face, Dr. Esmailian is proud to say that he is one of the few surgeons that is both a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon as well a a Board Certified General Surgeon.
Dr. Esmailian practices cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery in Orange County. He is a respected innovator in plastic and reconstructive surgery and specializes in the art of aesthetic procedures of the breast, body and face.
Dr. Esmailian specializes in the art of aesthetic plastic surgery covering the face, breast and body. Some of the procedures include: breast augmentation, breast augmentation with mastopexy, breast revision surgery, breast reduction, breast lift, breast asymmetry surgery, nipple and areola reduction, male breast reduction surgery (gynecomastia), abdominoplasty, liposuction, facelift, browlift, eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) and many more procedures.
Body contouring after massive weight loss is another area of interest and some of the procedures include: lower body lift, brachioplasty or arm lift, thigh lift as well as extended abdominoplasty.
Dr. Esmailian also performs non-invasive procedures such as dermal fillers and botox.
Dr. Esmailian offers complimentary consultations.
Dr. Esmailian strictly uses medicare approved surgery center to perform all his cosmetic procedures. Most of the procedures are performed under general anesthesia, provided by an anesthesiologist.
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Snoring is the hoarse or harsh sound that occurs when your breathing is partially obstructed in some way while you're sleeping. Sometimes snoring may indicate a serious health condition. In addition, snoring can be a nuisance to your partner.
As many as half of adults snore sometimes. Snoring occurs when air flows past relaxed tissues in your throat, causing the tissues to vibrate as you breathe, which creates those irritating sounds.
Lifestyle changes, such as losing weight, avoiding alcohol close to bedtime or sleeping on your side, can help stop snoring.
In addition, medical devices and surgery are available that may reduce disruptive snoring. However, these aren't suitable or necessary for everyone who snores.
Depending on the cause of your snoring, your symptoms may include:
When to see a doctor
See your doctor if:
These may indicate your snoring is caused by a more serious condition, such as obstructive sleep apnea.
If your child snores, ask your pediatrician about it. Children can have obstructive sleep apnea too. Nose and throat problems — such as enlarged tonsils — and obesity often can narrow a child's airway, which can lead to your child developing sleep apnea. Treating these conditions may help your child in many ways.
Many factors, such as the anatomy of your mouth and sinuses, alcohol consumption, allergies, a cold, and your weight, can lead to snoring.
When you doze off and progress from a light sleep to a deep sleep, the muscles in the roof of your mouth (soft palate), tongue and throat relax. The tissues in your throat can relax enough that they partially block your airway and vibrate. And, the more narrowed your airway, the more forceful the airflow becomes. This causes tissue vibration to increase, which causes your snoring to grow louder.
The following conditions can affect the airway and cause snoring:
Sleep apnea often is characterized by loud snoring followed by periods of silence when breathing stops or nearly stops. Eventually, this reduction or pause in breathing may signal you to wake up, and you may awaken with a loud snort or gasping sound. You may sleep lightly due to disrupted sleep. This pattern of breathing pauses may be repeated many times during the night.
People with sleep apnea usually experience periods when breathing slows or stops at least five times during every hour of sleep.
Risk factors that may contribute to snoring include:
Habitual snoring may be more than just a nuisance. Depending on the cause of your snoring, it may result in:
You're likely to first see your family doctor or a general practitioner. However, you may then be referred to a doctor who specializes in treating sleep disorders or an ear, nose and throat specialist.
Because appointments can be brief, and because there's often a lot to talk about, it's a good idea to arrive well prepared. Here's some information to help you get ready for your appointment, and what to expect from your doctor.
Or, better yet, ask your sleep partner to go with you to your appointment so that he or she can talk with your doctor about your symptoms.
Your time with your doctor may be limited, so preparing a list of questions can help you make the most of your time together. For snoring, some basic questions to ask your doctor include:
In addition to the questions that you've prepared to ask your doctor, don't hesitate to ask questions during your appointment.
Your doctor is likely to ask you a number of questions. Being ready to answer them may reserve time to go over any points you want to spend more time on. Your doctor may ask:
While you're waiting to see your doctor, here are some tips you can try:
To diagnose your condition, your doctor will review your signs and symptoms, and your medical history. Your doctor will also perform a physical examination.
Your doctor may ask your partner some questions about when and how you snore to help assess the severity of the problem. If your child snores, you'll be asked about the severity of your child's snoring.
Your doctor may request an imaging test, such as an X-ray, a computerized tomography scan or magnetic resonance imaging, to check the structure of your airway for problems, such as a deviated septum.
Depending on the severity of your snoring and other symptoms, your doctor may want to conduct a sleep study. Often, sleep studies may be done at home. However, depending upon your other medical problems and other sleep symptoms, you may need to stay overnight at a sleep center to undergo an in-depth analysis of your sleep habits by a team of specialists during a sleep study, called polysomnography.
In polysomnography, you're connected to many devices and observed overnight. During the sleep study, your brain waves, blood oxygen level, heart rate and breathing rate, sleep stages, and eye and leg movements will be recorded during your sleep.
When a home sleep study doesn't provide the needed information, polysomnography may be needed.
To treat your condition, your doctor likely will first recommend lifestyle changes, such as losing weight, avoiding alcohol close to bedtime and changing sleeping positions. If lifestyle changes don't eliminate snoring, your doctor may suggest:
Oral appliances. Oral appliances are form-fitting dental mouthpieces that help advance the position of your tongue and soft palate to keep your air passage open.
If you choose to use an oral appliance, visit your dental specialist at least once every six months during the first year, and then at least annually after that, to have the fit checked and to make sure that your condition isn't worsening. Excessive salivation, dry mouth, jaw pain and facial discomfort are possible side effects from wearing these devices.
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). This approach involves wearing a pressurized mask over your nose while you sleep. The mask is attached to a small pump that forces air through your airway, which keeps it open. CPAP (SEE-pap) eliminates snoring and treats sleep apnea.
Although CPAP is the most reliable method of treating obstructive sleep apnea, and it's effective, some people find it uncomfortable or have trouble adjusting to the noise or feel of the machine. Your doctor may be able to make adjustments to the device if you're having trouble adjusting to the machine, such as adding a heated humidifier or nasal pillows, that might help make you more comfortable.
Laser surgery. In laser-assisted uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (LAUPPP), an outpatient surgery for snoring, your doctor uses a small hand-held laser beam to shorten the soft palate and remove your uvula. Removing excess tissue enlarges your airway and reduces vibration. You may need more than one session to get your snoring under control.
Laser surgery and palatal implants aren't generally recommended as treatment for sleep apnea, because they haven't been proved effective for sleep apnea. Possible risks from these procedures include pain, infection, bleeding and nasal congestion.
To prevent or quiet snoring, try these tips:
Don't use an oral or spray decongestant for more than three days in a row for acute congestion unless directed to do so by your doctor. Long-term use of these medications can have a rebound effect and make your congestion worse. Ask your doctor about a prescription steroid spray if you have chronic congestion.
To correct a structural defect in your airway, such as a deviated septum, you may need surgery.
Sedatives and alcohol depress your central nervous system, causing excessive relaxation of muscles, including the tissues in your throat.
Because snoring is such a common problem, there are numerous products available, such as nasal sprays or homeopathic therapies. However, most of the products haven't been proved effective in clinical trials. For example, MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) is marketed in a nose drop formula to treat snoring, but there's no evidence it has any effect on snoring.
Therapies that might help ease your snoring include:
Research has shown that those who played the instrument for about 25 minutes a day most days of the week experienced less daytime sleepiness — a complication of sleep apnea and snoring. However, this research is preliminary and needs more study. Also, the same benefits haven't been found in studies of wind or brass instrument players.
If your partner is the one who's snoring, you may sometimes feel frustrated as well as fatigued. Suggest some of the home remedies mentioned, and if those don't help quiet your partner's nocturnal noisemaking, have your partner make a doctor's appointment.
Original article: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/snoring/basics/definition/con-20031874
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SACRAMENTO—Assembly Speaker John A. Pérez (D-Los Angeles) praised federal rules to protect homeowners by the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
"California has been a leader in assisting homeowners facing foreclosure and in reining in abusive practices following the collapse of the housing market, so I'm pleased to see the CFPB take these important steps," Pérez said. "We know that the economic recovery of many states, including California, has a lot riding on stable housing markets and these new rules move us closer to that goal."
According to the CFPB the new rules announced today include:
• Restricted Dual-Tracking: Under the CFPB's new rules, dual-tracking – when the servicer moves forward with foreclosure while simultaneously working with the borrower to avoid foreclosure – is restricted. Servicers cannot start a foreclosure proceeding if a borrower has already submitted a complete application for a loan modification or other alternative to foreclosure, and that application is still pending review. To give borrowers reasonable time to submit such applications, servicers cannot make the first notice or filing required for the foreclosure process until a mortgage loan account is more than 120 days delinquent.
• Notification of Foreclosure Alternatives: Servicers must let borrowers know about their "loss mitigation options" to retain their home after borrowers have missed two consecutive payments. They must provide them a written notice that includes examples of options that might be available to them as alternatives to foreclosure and instructions for how to obtain more information.
• Direct and Ongoing Access to Servicing Personnel: Servicers must have policies and procedures in place to provide delinquent borrowers with direct, easy, ongoing access to employees responsible for helping them. These personnel are responsible for alerting borrowers to any missing information on their applications, telling borrowers about the status of any loss mitigation application, and making sure documents get to the right servicing personnel for processing.
• Fair Review Process: The servicer must consider all foreclosure alternatives available from the mortgage owners or investors – those with decision-making power over the loan – to help the borrower retain the home. These options can range from deferment of payments to loan modifications. And servicers can no longer steer borrowers to those options that are most financially favorable for the servicer.
• No Foreclosure Sale Until All Other Alternatives Considered: Servicers must consider and respond to a borrower's application for a loan modification if it arrives at least 37 days before a scheduled foreclosure sale. If the servicer offers an alternative to foreclosure, they must give the borrower time to accept the offer before moving for foreclosure judgment or conducting a foreclosure sale. Servicers cannot foreclose on a property if the borrower and servicer have come to a loss mitigation agreement, unless the borrower fails to perform under that agreement.
• Clear Monthly Mortgage Statements: Servicers must provide regular statements which include: the amount and due date of the next payment; a breakdown of payments by principal, interest, fees, and escrow; and recent transaction activity.
• Early Warning Before Interest Rate Adjusts: Servicers must provide a disclosure before the first time the interest rate adjusts for most adjustable-rate mortgages. And they must provide disclosures before interest rate adjustments that result in a different payment amount.
• Options for Avoiding Costly "Force-Placed" Insurance: Servicers typically must make sure borrowers maintain property insurance and if the borrower does not, the servicer generally has the right to purchase it. The CFPB's rules ensure consumers will not be surprised by this insurance, which often can be more expensive than the insurance borrowers buy on their own. The rules say servicers must provide more transparency in this process, including advance notice and pricing information before charging consumers. Servicers must also have a reasonable basis for concluding that a borrower lacks such insurance before purchasing a new policy. If servicers buy the insurance but receive evidence that it was not needed, they must terminate it within fifteen days and refund the premiums.
• Payments Promptly Credited: Servicers must credit a consumer's account the date a payment is received. If the servicer places partial payments in a "suspense account," once the amount in such an account equals a full payment, the servicer must credit it to the borrower's account.
• Prompt Response to Requests for Payoff Balances: Servicers must generally provide a response to consumer requests for the payoff balances of their mortgage loans within seven business days of receiving a written request.
• Errors Corrected and Information Provided Quickly: Servicers must generally acknowledge receipt of written notices from consumers regarding certain errors or requesting information about their mortgage loans. Generally, within 30 days, the servicer must: correct the error and provide the information requested; conduct a reasonable investigation and inform the borrower why the error did not occur; or inform the borrower that the information requested is unavailable.
• Maintain Accurate and Accessible Documents and Information: Servicers must store borrower information in a way that allows it to be easily accessible. Servicers must also have policies and procedures in place to ensure that they can provide timely and accurate information to borrowers, investors, and in any foreclosure proceeding, the courts.
Speaker Pérez noted that the new federal rules are expected to complement the 2012 Homeowners Bill of Rights passed by the California Legislature, which has been called the most comprehensive homeowner protection act in the nation.
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What goes up must come down.
Midwestern farmland prices have been on the rise, but it is predicted they will drop within the next few years.
On the rise
According to the October 2012 article "Across Corn Belt, Farmland Prices Keep Soaring" in the New York Times, "an August survey by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago showed a 15 percent increase in farmland prices since last year across a region that covers Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin and Michigan. Another survey released at the same time from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City showed even higher growth in the Great Plains states, where farmland prices have increased 26 percent since last year."
Farmland price increases, according to Bill Davis, chief credit officer with Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica), are based on three factors: strong domestic and export demand for commodities, historically low interest rates and strong net farm income from cropping enterprises.
"Farmland price increases are on a par with the most dramatic seen in the last 50 years," said Davis in a FCSAmerica news release. "The prices farmland is bringing clearly reflect the buyers' view that returns over variable costs will stay high and interest rates will stay low."
According to the news release, FCSAmerica is the leading agricultural lender in its four-state area, which includes Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming. The financial services cooperative has assets of $18 billion and more than 60,000 customer/stockholders.
However, Davis predicts that interest rates are likely to increase and net farm profit levels will decrease.
"Most of the farmland value increases we've seen over the past seven years appear to be supported by long-term domestic and world demand for agricultural commodities," said Davis. "Most buyers are farmers, and they generally are in a very strong financial position. They have made these purchases with relatively modest financial leverage."
Steve Crittenden, senior vice president/senior loan officer at First National Bank in Creston, said farmers will be able to withstand some farmland devaluation because of their financial statements, since most farmers aren't borrowing against their equity like they did in the 1980s.
However, there is still worry for price sustainability.
"Any time you have an asset that doubles in value over a decade, there is cause for concern about how sustainable that growth is," said Richard A. Brown, chief economist at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in the New York Times article.
Local Corning farmer Chris Gaesser, 27, farms 6,000 acres of land through ownership, crop sharing, custom work and cash renting.
"You'll probaby see more land up for sale and getting bought. Problem is, interest rates counteract that a little bit, but if you can pay your interest it won't change for a lot of people," said Gaesser. "Our land rates will go up a little bit, so ... we might not buy as much new equipment and things like that."
The New York Times article also states that farmers have less debt than they had 30 years ago, interest rates are low, and the federal crop insurance program covers a majority of losses in revenue or crop yields, several more reasons land prices are high.
Crittenden said he guides farmers by looking at their financial statements and cash flow to make sure the purchases they make work with their financial situation.
"Bankers, more or less, watch their leverage position and want to make sure the cash flow is there to support the debt that (farmers) incur," Crittenden said.
Farmland prices are expected to drop in the next few years. Prices tend to slowly follow drops in grain prices, which is expected next year.
"I mean, you can't really tell," Gaesser said. "It depends on how stable the grain market stays and things like that."
Gaesser noted that when the economy is bad, interest rates are low, so that when interest rates increase, the price of farmland decreases.
"(When) the grain market's good, your input costs go up and everything goes up a little bit," said Gaesser. "I mean, that's where technology comes in handy, too. We're saving on inputs and things like that."
Crittenden said the price of farmland is in correlation with future interest rate increases, and since corn and soybean prices are profitable now, that is helping the farmland prices.
"It really comes down to just everything helps each other," said Gaesser.


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The dream is still alive.
And, local wrestling enthusiasts couldn't be happier that their beloved sport has found itself back on the agenda for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
"I was pretty excited," said Jake Marlin, four-time state champion from Creston, now a freshman at the University of Iowa.
Marlin grew up watching Americans like Cael Sanderson, Henry Cejudo and Jordan Burroughs win Olympic gold medals in wrestling. He was practicing with visions in his head of standing atop that medal stand and listening to the National Anthem.
A vote against wrestling, he said, would have been devastating.
"It would have ruined the sport," Marlin said. "Maybe not as much here, but in a lot of countries, that's the only thing they have to look forward to. I figured we'd get it back, because it's so important, not even just in our country."
Wrestling's fate in upcoming Olympic Games starting in 2020 was determined at Sunday's 125th Session of the International Olympic Committee from Buenos Aires, Argentina. At that meeting, the IOC announced wrestling earned the 28th and final spot on the 2020 and 2024 Olympic programme.
Wrestling received 49 of 95 votes during the first tally, getting just enough to avoid a second ballot. Baseball/softball had 24 and squash 22.
Former University of Iowa coaching legend and Olympic champion Dan Gable and several other national leaders of the sport had been working feverishly since the IOC Executive Board suggested removing wrestling from the Olympics' 25 core sports in February. It was said to be looking to "modernize" the event with a new sport.
Sunday's vote followed presentations from a baseball/softball coalition and squash, competing for the last provisional status. A panel of five international wrestling leaders, consisting of three men and two women, gave about a 30-minute presentation, answering questions and concerns from IOC members.
They mentioned that wrestling has transformed dramatically since the earlier recommendation. It changed leadership, forcing Raphael Martinetti out as president of International Federation of Associated Wrestling Styles (FILA) and replacing him with Serbian Nanad Lalovic, who led Sunday's presentation.
Rule changes
The scoring system and competition structure have also been changed since the February announcement. And, IOC has recently approved adding two women's weight classes for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Matt Pfiffner, former News Advertiser sports editor and longtime co-owner of The Predicament, an Iowa-based wrestling newspaper, said wrestling has become a better sport in recent months, as it strives to return to Olympic core-sport status.
"This put enough of a scare into the wrestling world that they will do everything they can to follow through on rule changes and try to continue making it better," said Pfiffner, now a copy editor/paginator with the Citrus County Chronicle in Crystal River, Fla.
"They brought enough big wrestling names into this, that they won't let it get stale again," Pfiffner said. "They'll keep pushing forward."
Some of the new scoring changes include two points for a takedown, similar to folkstyle wrestling in high school and college, and cumulative scoring through two periods. In the past, the match went to the winner of two of the three periods.
"In the old format, you could win the first period 10-0, but if you lost the next two 1-0 and 1-0, you lost the match," Pfiffner said. "Now, the score carries over to the next period. It will cut down on stalling when guys tried to sit on that 1-0 lead to win the period."
Dreams recalled
Two local high school wrestling standouts remember growing up with the Olympic dream. Like Marlin, they were relieved to hear Sunday's news, so the sport will continue to thrive.
"I was pretty young, but I watched Cael Sanderson win it," said Creston High School senior Trevor Frain, a two-time state qualifier who placed fourth last year. "I got the Wheaties box, signed by him. Now, my goal is to be state champ. But if I wrestled in college, it would be to be national champ, and then what would you have to look forward to if they voted against it? College is great and all, but it's not like being an Olympic champion at your weight class."
Freshman Chase Shiltz has won six state AAU championships and competed in national competitions as a young wrestler. Sunday's news was an emotional boost for a kid who's been dreaming big for years.
"You have to think that way in order to get there, you know?" Shiltz said. "I was pretty excited. Your dream is to go to the Olympics since there's not a professional sport for it. I think the popularity of the sport would have gone down if there was nothing outside of college."
Chase's father, John Shiltz, has been involved in coaching state all-star teams in national competitions. He was pleased with Sunday's vote, but he said work remains.
"We have to make sure we're not at the bottom of the list," John Shiltz said. "I think we only got six weight classes, and we need to get that up to eight or nine in the Olympics. We have to promote it more. It's good that ESPN (3) is doing every (NCAA Championships) match this year at Oklahoma City. We're getting more people aware of how wrestling is scored now. Most kids grow up with that Olympic dream."
Television coverage has shown less wrestling in prime-time viewing hours in recent Olympic Games, Shiltz noted, as sports like swimming and gymnastics have dominated the prime network hours.
Creston/O-M coach Darrell Frain said the February announcement was a "wake up call" for leaders to recharge their sport and make it viable for IOC consideration.
"I'm definitely excited, because that's the ultimate goal for wrestling," Frain said. "It's not like the other sports where you have a professional league. The vote makes you excited for everybody to have that opportunity. That's what little kids are shooting for."
Softball's loss
As the father of a successful college softball pitcher, however, Frain said he had some misgivings that softball had to face the chopping block in the vote. Likewise for Teri Keeler, Creston assistant softball coach with young daughters (ages 11 and 8) who enjoy the sport.
"I have a daughter who started to really like softball when Jennie Finch and that team won the gold medal," Keeler said. "I have very mixed feelings. Wrestling is a huge sport and I love wrestling. But I'm disappointed they were on the same ballot."
Softball was originally exiled from the Olympics in 2005, along with baseball. Softball tried to regain status for 2016 and failed, then joined forces with baseball in 2011 for an appeal for 2020.
The IOC executive board voted out wrestling in February when it was reported that one board member was successful in swaying opinion to not kill modern pentathlon.
Keeler said a softball girl's dreams are limited.
"There is a national fast pitch association," she said, "but there are only six or eight teams in that. A lot of players go international to keep playing."


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