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2 Page 2 of 13 I. Purpose of Program Iron River has been designated a Cool Cities Blueprint Community (Blueprint). Under this designation, all communities should strive to be vibrant, affordable, sustainable, diverse environments where people choose to live and stay. The purpose of Rental Rehabilitation (Rental Rehab) program is to encourage the renovation of affordable, mixed-use housing within the target area and to make the commercial district a vibrant and attractive place to live and work. This program offers an option for property owners to rehabilitate rental units under a program sponsored by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) while providing affordable housing for residents of the community.. II. Source of Funds for Rental Rehab (MSHDA) has federal or state funding through the Office of Community Development, Housing Resource Fund. These funds are available for mixed-use rental rehab of existing buildings in commercial districts. These funds are distributed and monitored through MSHDA for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The goal is to rehab buildings for combined use-retail on the lower floors, with affordable living space above. The MSDHA program is designed to allow rehabilitation of rental units for the betterment of the community and thereby providing affordable housing located in a commercial district. III. Time Frames It is anticipated that the City of Iron River (City) will submit its application for grant monies for the Rental Rehab program in May Prior to submission, interested property owners will be expected to file a letter of interest with the City as well as certain other documentation listed within these guidelines. The Dickinson Iron Community Services Agency (DICSA) will serve as grant administrator for the Rental Rehab program. IV. Eligibility Requirements for Applicants Ownership: An eligible applicant must be an individual, partnership, limited liability company or corporation which owns a commercial building within the target areas outlined in the Blueprint footprint (Attachment 1). The owner(s) must show proof of ownership either by a recorded deed or a recorded land contract with both seller and building owners on all liens and compliance documents. All property taxes and assessments on the property must be paid up to date.
3 Page 3 of 13 Location. Applicant s property must be located in the footprint (Attachment 1) of the Cool Cities Blueprint. Insurance. The building must have current hazard insurance coverage at the time of the application and when work commences. Coverage must include damage from fire and federal flood insurance (if applicable). Credit History. The property owner must provide satisfactory proof that: he is creditworthy, has paid his bills in a timely manner, can either put up the equity himself required as the matching amount for the grant described herein or has a bank guarantee that such funds will be available. Rental Agreement. As part of the affordability requirements of the program, the owner(s) must agree to rent 51% of the units in the building to renters whose income must not exceed 80% of the Area Median Income, for a period of at least 5 years. The five year affordability period starts at the certificate of occupancy and rent up of one unit in the project. The rents on these units must not exceed the Fair Market Rent for Iron County as established by HUD, for the same 5- year period. Program Requirements: Assisted buildings must be mixed-use (commercial space below, residential unit(s) above). After renovation, all units must meet or exceed applicable Building Codes and conform to all local zoning ordinances. All units in a building must meet these standards, even if they are not assisted units, i.e. not participating in the rental rehab program. 25% of the rehab cost is funded by the property owner, and the owner must have the financial capacity to provide funding for his/her share of the project prior to beginning rehab. The property owner must demonstrate that they have satisfactory credit and that they have a commitment, in writing, from a financial institution or other proof that their share of the project dollars is available. The property owner will sign a release in order to permit access to this information. Information received will be kept confidential to the extent possible. No efficiency apartments may be created or renovated using MSHDA funds. No permanent relocation of tenants may occur as a result of the program. The units cannot be assisted through another federal housing rehabilitation assistance program, nor have an existing housing rehab mortgage on the property. The owner s portion of the project costs will be spent prior to the disbursement of grant funds. All renters must meet the income requirements listed below. Renters must verify their income by completing a Family Composition form, an Income Checklist for the head of household and spouse (if married) and each household member over 18 years of age, and sign a release to verify their earnings and assets. Gross income will be verified using: Third Party Verification: Verification from the source of the income is preferred (employer, Social Security Administration, Family Independence Agency, etc.). or; Review of Documents. Documents provided by the renter/applicant(s) (e.g., pay stubs, tax returns, etc.) may be most appropriate for certain types of income and can be used as an alternative to third party verification.
4 Page 4 of 13 The applicant s annual gross income projected 12 months into the future must not exceed 80% of area median income to be eligible. Gross income means all income earned by all household members over 18 years of age (income of members between 18 and 25 will not be included if they are full-time students and can show proof of enrollment). Income includes: the gross amount, before any payroll deductions, of wages and salaries, overtime pay, commissions, fees, tips, bonuses, gambling winnings, and prizes won (except Michigan Lottery winnings and prizes paid in a lump sum, which are considered assets); overtime earnings will be based on the year to date and will be projected over the next 12 months; the net income from the operation of a business or profession or from the rental of real or personal property and for this purpose, if this operation results in a loss, such loss may not be used to offset income generated from other sources; all dividends and interest income, including otherwise tax-exempt interest; the full amount of periodic payments received from Social Security (including the Medicare allowance), housing assistance payments, annuities, insurance policies, retirement funds, pensions, disability or death benefits, and other similar types of periodic income; payments in lieu of earnings, such as unemployment and disability compensation, worker s compensation and severance pay; the full amount of public assistance payments; periodic and determinable allowances, such as alimony and separate maintenance payments received, housing allowances received, and regular contributions or gifts received from persons not residing in the dwelling, where such sums are received on a recurrent basis and which may reasonably be expected to continue; the distributive share of partnership income; all capital gains that are recurring; child support payments received by an applicant for the benefit of the applicant s child or children; income earned off of assets; and all regular pay, special pay and allowances of a member of the Armed Forces. Self-employed persons must submit business and personal IRS tax returns (including any depreciation schedules) for the previous two years. Net annual income will be determined by averaging the two-year s income unless information provided suggests that recent changes in income warrant a higher or lower projected income. Additionally, "Family Income Qualification" on each rented unit needs to be verified annually. Effective 09/05/06, the following income limits for renters apply: Household Size Income Maximum $28,650 $32,750 $36,850 $40,950 $44,250 $47,500 $50,800 $54,050
5 Page 5 of 13 V. Limits on Loan Amounts Any amount received from MSHDA for rehabilitation of rental housing units comes in the form of a loan financed with CDBG Rental Rehab funds which will not exceed $25,000 per rental unit. However, an additional $10,000 per rental unit may be allowed for improvements that reduce lead paint hazards to acceptable limits and will be included in the mortgage. The minimum CDBG investment by a property owner is $1,000 per unit. VI. Loan Terms for Grant Funds MSHDA will fund 75% of the total rehab cost per unit, up to a maximum of $25,000 per unit. The owner(s) must leverage 25% of the total project cost plus any amount over the maximum allowable MSHDA funding per unit/project cost. An additional $10,000 per unit is available to mitigate lead-based paint on buildings built prior to The $25,000 per unit is a no-interest loan requiring a 5-year lien, forgiven at 100% after the 5 th year. The amount of money the owner must contribute is 25% plus any amount which exceeds MSHDA s maximum total allowable per unit/project cost. This will be based on the total project cost not the amount of assistance received from MSHDA. The basic requirements for the $25,000/unit assistance are: 1. Only 51% of the units in a project (unit structure) must be rented to tenant households with incomes below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI). The remaining 49% of the units may be rented to tenant households exceeding 80% of AMI. Please note the following for additional clarification: One-unit structures must be occupied by a tenant household not exceeding 80% AMI. Two unit structures or more than two unit structures must have at least one half/or 51% of the units occupied after rehabilitation by a tenant household not exceeding 80% of the AMI. 2. The rent for the first year following completion of rehab will remain the same and subsequent rent increases for the following 4 years cannot be more than the published HUD Fair Market Rate for Iron County. After the 5 year period has been completed and the loan has been forgiven, the above limitations no longer apply. 3. The primary purpose of the project is to rehabilitate mixed-use buildings containing both rental units and commercial space. The rehab money cannot be used for improvements exclusive to the commercial space. Façade improvements may qualify as part of a rehab project when: The project is principally housing rehab in scope and the façade improvements are considered an integral part of the housing rehab activity; and The façade improvements are generic or uniform to the building (i.e., windows, exterior painting or siding) 4. Fair Market Rent Limits as of 2006 (rates are adjusted annually):
6 Page 6 of 13 Fair Market Rent Limits by Unit Size* Size 1-Bedroom 2-Bedroom 3-Bedroom Fair Market Rent $415 $503 $615 *Rent limit includes all utilities including utilities paid by renter A mortgage will be required on the property. This mortgage may not be assumed or assigned without the prior written approval of MSHDA. If the property is sold within the 5 year loan period, the amount of assistance will be recaptured as program income and returned to MSHDA. If proceeds from sale of the property at fair market value are insufficient to repay the loan, the lien will be discharged in return for the full proceeds of the sale. However, the new owner(s) may have the option to continue the affordability requirements of the mortgage for the remaining period of time, and the loan will be forgiven at the end of the 5 year period as long as program requirements have been met. The lien may only be subordinated for better rate and term financing, (no new debt being incurred), per MSHDA policies. VII. Eligible Costs for Rental Rehab Property owners may include as part of their 25 % match any work performed to bring the rental units up to Code, including correcting code violations, money expended to obtain necessary building permits and their related fees, as well as any monies expended for other inspections required by the program. The primary purpose of the rehab must be for the improvement of rental apartments. Therefore, CDBG funds cannot be used on improvements exclusive to the commercial space. However, improvements that affect the whole building, such as new roof, new windows, upgraded electrical and plumbing may be eligible. Any proposed improvements must be approved by the grant administrator as part of the work specifications and cost estimates to be submitted with the project detail. The City Building Inspector will inspect each property to determine any building code violations. A certified Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor will determine any lead paint hazards. A certified Asbestos Inspector will determine any asbestos issues present. It will be required that an architect prepare plans for the project. Specifications will be prepared, which will be reviewed and approved by the owner(s), to be used in the bid process. The owner(s) will make the final decision on the contractor to be used. An environmental assessment will be conducted on all properties and all older buildings will be photographed and a letter submitted to the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). A lien will be drawn up on the property for the amount of the CDBG assistance. The lien will be forgiven after the 5-year affordability period. After construction begins, the owner(s) and project administrator must approve bills submitted for
7 Page 7 of 13 payment. The individual projects will be periodically inspected to determine if the work is in compliance with the specifications as prepared and a final inspection must occur before final payment can be awarded. All properties must conform to city/state/county building codes, and city zoning ordinances, even if they are not assisted units. Twenty (20) % of project costs will be held back pending final inspection and approval. If a tenant moves out during the affordability period, any new tenant must also meet the required income guidelines. Fair Market Rent levels may be adjusted yearly. After the final inspection referenced above, an inspection must also be conducted at the end of the third year of the affordability period and must comply with Home Quality Standards (HQS) and all local city/state/county building codes and city zoning ordinances. Asbestos and Lead-Based Paint Regulations-Eligible Costs: All costs due to Asbestos and Lead Based Paint Regulations, including any inspections, will be included in calculation of project hard costs and included in the lien. An additional $10,000 per project to address asbestos and lead paint hazards may be allowed. In addition to direct costs (e.g. risk assessments, clearances, soil treatments) that are conducted because of the Asbestos or Lead-Based Paint (LBP) rules, hazard reduction costs may also include the incremental costs of rehab activities that are safe work practice requirements. Incremental costs are not the full cost of the rehab activity, but just those additional costs incurred because of safe work practice compliance VIII. Selection Process - Applicants for Rental Rehab The City of Iron River will solicit letters of interest to determine interest in the program. Notices advertising the program will be placed on the City s web page and at City Hall. Direct mailings will be sent to all building owners within the target area. Verification of all eligibility and program requirements will be completed before a loan can be considered. The program administrator will be responsible for obtaining all verifications on applicants and ensuring that all program requirements have been met. Only those applicants who meet the eligibility and program requirements will be considered for the program. Participation in the program is limited by the availability of funding. If interest in the program exceeds the available funds, City staff will use a lottery to select qualified loan recipients. IX. Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity The City of Iron River is committed to fair housing. The City encourages minority and female owned qualified businesses to participate as bidders for the various projects. All complaints and concerns regarding fair housing issues must be presented to the fair housing contact person in writing. The City, if unable to resolve the complaint, will direct the individual
8 Page 8 of 13 to the Michigan Department of Civil Rights and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. All complaints and concerns received will be forwarded to MSHDA s Office of Community Development. The City will provide to all applicants and interested persons the addresses and telephone numbers of the Michigan Department of Civil Rights and U.S. HUD offices. Should a discrimination complaint from a contractor or applicant be received, the following procedure will be used: A. The complaint is made in writing to the housing program administrator. The administrator will review the complaint and attempt to resolve the problem within 15 working days from the date the written complaint or concern is logged. The City will inform the Michigan Department of Civil Rights and U.S. Department of HUD that a complaint or concern has been received and the City is attempting to resolve the issue. If the problem is not resolved, then, B. The contractor or applicant can initiate a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and/or Michigan Civil Rights Commission. The City will maintain, at the City Clerk s office and City Manager s office, brochures and other Fair Housing materials provided by MSHDA and HUD for distribution. These information materials will be available to the general public and interested persons. X. Contracting for Rehabilitation Work Construction work financed through this program will be undertaken only through a written contract between a licensed contractor and the owner(s). The program administrator will assist each recipient in arranging for and obtaining an acceptable construction contract. The construction contract will consist of a document signed by the contractor and the owner(s) and the following steps will be taken before a contract is signed: 1. All contractors must maintain in effect Personal Liability Insurance for no less than $1,000,000 and Worker s Compensation Insurance as required by state law, while participating in any rehabilitation projects. Proof of insurance is not required to bid on a project; however, proof of insurance will be required before a project contract will be awarded. Only contractors certified for asbestos and/or lead activities with trained workers on the payroll will be eligible to bid on projects containing identified lead or asbestos issues. The contractor will be responsible for all damages to person or property, either on or off the site that occur as a result of his/her work on the project. 2. All contractors must be currently licensed by the State of Michigan in their respective trades. The City will keep a copy of the current license for all contractors authorized to bid on projects. 3. No contractor on the Department of Labor & Economic Growth s list of disbarred contractors may participate in this program. 4. Any contractor involved with asbestos or lead-based paint activities is strongly encouraged to have liability coverage for those activities, either in a general liability policy or individual project policies. 5. The contractor must certify that:
9 Page 9 of 13 (a) the work will be performed in accordance with all codes, standards, zoning regulations and specifications, subject to a clear final inspection by the Iron County Building Inspector; and (b) the contractor will provide and pay for all materials, labor, tools, permits, licenses and fees and shall comply with all laws, ordinances, rules and regulations of the State of Michigan and the City of Iron River, and (c) the contractor will abide by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations pertaining to equal employment opportunity. In addition, any contractors who will be working on buildings constructed prior to 1978 and which are determined to have any LBP hazards must have the following training and certification requirements. For Interim Control Work (including standard treatments when LBP is presumed present), everyone on the job site must have attended one of the following courses: (a) The Remodeler s and Renovator s Lead-Based Paint Training Program, (b) Work Smart, Work Wet, and Work Clean to Work Lead Safe, (c) Other courses approved by HUD. In addition, all set-up and clean-up work must be carried out under the direct supervision of an on-site Lead Abatement Supervisor who has been certified as an abatement supervisor by the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH). Appropriate documentation of certifications will be completed on a certification form and kept in the contractor s files. The Lead Abatement Supervisor will also be responsible for developing an occupant protection plan for tenants living in the unit during renovations. The City of Iron River will maintain a list of potential contractors to be used for bidding purposes. The contractors will be asked to identify their category of specialization, which will be used to solicit bids for certain projects. The City will invite a reasonable number of qualified contractors to bid on the project. All announcements concerning the program will indicate minorities and female-owned businesses are encouraged to participate. For projects with identified asbestos or lead hazards, only contractors certified for those issues with certified workers will be eligible to submit a bid. Only certified and licensed Asbestos Abatement Contractors can perform asbestos activities. A minimum of three bids will be solicited with the work awarded normally to the lowest qualified bidder. However, the project administrator and the property owner(s) have the option of selecting alternate bidders based on the following factors: the availability of qualified contractors or the need to complete the work in a timely fashion when low bidder cannot complete the project within a reasonable time. The owner(s) may elect to have an alternate bidder, provided the difference between the lowest bid and the alternate bid price is paid for by the owner(s). All bids will be received by the grant administrator and will be opened on the date and time specified in the bid packet. Bids received prior to the stated deadline for submission will be kept unopened until such date, and all bids must be submitted on the forms provided. Improperly completed bids may be rejected.
10 Page 10 of 13 Completed work must be satisfactory to the owner(s), the contractor, and the program administrator. Both the owner(s) and the contractor will give the Iron County Building Inspector access for all inspections. The owner(s) must keep all guarantees and warranties furnished by the contractor on material and equipment for a period of two years. XI. Implementation of the HUD Lead-Based Paint Hazard Rules and MIOSHA Asbestos Standards A. Implementation of the HUD Lead-Based Paint Hazard Rules (24 CFR Part35) Buildings constructed prior to January 1, 1978 and requesting assistance under the Rental Rehab Program are subject to the HUD Lead Based Paint (LBP) Regulations. These standards apply to both the exterior and interior of the structure as well as any outbuildings or garages. Structures that may have a LBP hazard will be evaluated using the following guidelines as required on all federally assisted projects: A Lead Paint Inspection and Risk Assessment by a MDCH-certified inspector are required for each structure that was built prior to Jan. 1, A copy of the results of the inspection is to be submitted to the building owner and/or any of his employees, the Program Administrator, Rehab contractors, and a copy on site for review. The contractor will be required, at a minimum, to use Interim Controls for any LBP hazards that are discovered during the course of the inspection. The owner must disclose any lead based paint hazards to renters. An individual unit by unit and common area Lead Clearance will be required before untrained workers or occupants will be allowed back on the worksite. Clearance of Interim Control work may only be done by state certified persons. Any costs associated with this work will be borne by the property owner and can be part of the property owner s dollar matching amount for the Rental Rehab program requirements. All owners will be provided with the following documents regarding LBP: 1. EPA/HUD pamphlet Protect Your Family, 2. HUD booklet, Lead Paint Safety: A Field Guide for Painting, Home Maintenance, and Renovation Work, 3. Copy of the Lead Inspection /Risk Assessment for their property, 4. Results of their Clearance Exam Report, and 5. Handouts explaining the Lead Pre-Renovation Education Rule and handouts on the safe repair and on-going maintenance of painted surfaces that contain lead-based paint All structures built prior to 1978 must be evaluated for LBP unless they qualify for an exemption. The following situations are exemptions from the rule: a. A building that has been tested and found not to contain lead based paint (LBP), or for which any LBP was removed or replaced and the housing cleared. b. Rehabilitation that does not disturb a painted surface. For example, roof repair, furnace replacement, etc.
11 Page 11 of 13 c. Emergency actions. The definition of imminent danger must be pre-approved by a MSHDA Community Development Specialist if something other than a natural disaster, fire, imminent structural collapse, or absence of functional utilities. The documentation supporting an exemption for any property must be kept on file. The MSHDA Community Development Specialist must also confirm the exemption. If the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) requests interim controls in lieu of abatement activities on a property of historic significance, the SHPO request should be documented in writing. B. MIOSHA Asbestos Standard for Construction: Part 602, (29 CFR ); and Part 305, MIOSHA Asbestos Standard for General Industry, (29 CFR ) Asbestos Standards & Rules are very similar to the Lead rules. However, they are administered by a different governmental agency, and compliance requirements are different. The following apply: 1. All buildings constructed prior to 1981 must have an Asbestos Inspection/Survey. 2. The Inspection/Survey must adhere to the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) inspection protocol & be performed by a Michigan accredited Asbestos Building Inspector or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH). 3. A copy of the results of the Inspection is to be submitted to the Building owner & any of his employees, the Program Administrator, Rehab Contractors, and a copy on site for review. 4. If Asbestos is found onsite, the follow up and treatment will be determined for the project based upon the Inspection results. MIOSHA rules and regulations are such that special procedures will need to be included into the project rehab specifications. 5. Any Asbestos Abatement Activities must be performed by a Michigan Licensed and Certified Asbestos Contractor and crew. Any asbestos activities will be part of the project and included in the total project cost. (Same type of rules apply for Lead Contractors, but regulations are through a different governmental agency). 6. All rehabilitation projects will abide by the state and federal regulations as they apply to Asbestos and Lead activities. XII. Program Implementation Letters of interest along with supporting documentation will be accepted from all interested building owners. The program administrator will be responsible for processing of applications and obtaining current and projected household income for prospective renters. The program administrator will determine if there are any outstanding tax liabilities against the property before proceeding.
12 Page 12 of 13 The Iron County Building Inspector will inspect each property to determine any building code violations. A certified Lead Paint Inspection & Risk Assessment will determine any lead paint issues and corrective actions required. Additionally an Asbestos Inspection/Survey will be conducted to determine any asbestos presence and for treatment requirements. Also an Environmental Assessment will be conducted on all properties, as well as, photographs taken to accompany a letter submitted to the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) for historical review. It will be required that a licensed & certified Architect prepare rehab plans and drawings for the existing building space where units are to be developed. Such plans and drawings will need reviewed and approved by the County Code Commission, as well as, the Program Administrator. Rental Rehabilitation plans shall account for all modifications required for county, state, and federal code compliance, fire, health and safety, as well as, other indoor air quality issues and requirements. Supplemental Rehab Specifications will be prepared after Inspection results and the Architectural plans are completed, reviewed, and approved. Specifications and project plans will be reviewed and approved by the owner(s) and then used in the bid process. The owner(s) will make the final decision on the bidding contractor(s) to be selected for their project. A Mortgage will be drawn up on the property for the amount of the CDBG assistance. The lien will be forgiven after the 5-year affordability period. After construction begins, the owner(s) and project administrator must approve bills submitted for payment. The individual projects will be periodically inspected to determine if the work is in compliance with the specifications as prepared and a final inspection must occur before final payment can be awarded. All properties must conform to applicable codes, and City zoning ordinances, even if they are not assisted units. 20% of the project costs will be held back pending final inspection and approval. If a tenant moves out during the affordability period, any new tenant must also meet the required income guidelines. XIII. Complaint Resolution Procedure All complaints arising from the implementation of this program must be directed to the program administrator, in writing. The administrator will review the complaint and attempt to resolve the problem within 15 working days from the date the written complaint or concern is logged. If the complaint has not been satisfactorily resolved, a review committee will be established to hear the case. The claimant may make a presentation or submit a written complaint to the committee for review. The committee will notify the claimant, in writing, of their decision within 30 working days of the date of the committee meeting.
13 Page 13 of 13 XIV. Management of Rental Rehab Program Bank Account The grant administrator shall maintain an escrow account as the depository for all funds received under the Rental Rehab program. This account will be separate and distinct from all other accounts and will be for the sole purpose of depositing and disbursing Rental Rehab funds. An escrow account for the owner s matching monies will also be set up for this grant. Escrow funds will normally be drawn on first, before requesting reimbursement from MSHDA. Disbursements of funds will be made by check and will be to cover administrative costs of the program or for contract work performed in connection with rehabilitation assistance. The contractor will be paid the full contract price after written approval of the completed work has been obtained from the owner(s) and the program administrator. If a progress payment is made, it will be limited to no more than 80% of the value of the contractor s contracted project work satisfactorily completed. Final payment will be withheld until the program administrator receives the contractor s invoice and satisfactory releases of liens by subcontractors and material suppliers for completed work or installed materials, as well as, copies of all permit reports as applicable. In the event of a dispute between the contractor and the owner(s) in regard to the rehabilitation work, the procedure outlined in Section XIII Complaint Resolution Procedure will apply. XV. Conflict of Interest The City of Iron River will comply with all state and federal conflict of interest regulations when awarding contracts or loans to owners. Adopted by Date:
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WeightWatchers Mushroom Vegetable Soup Recipe
Here's a delicious mushroom vegetable stew recipe, very thick and lovely. It's one of my favorite soup recipes – it has lots of vegetables, it's tasty, easy to make and low in fat.
Weight Watchers Mushroom Vegetable Soup recipe
Weight Watchers Mushroom Vegetable Soup Ingredients
1 lb whole mushrooms
1 cup carrots, finely chopped
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, divided
1 cup celery, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup onion, finely chopped
1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 cups water
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Weight Watchers Mushroom Vegetable Soup Preparation
1. Clean the mushrooms, slice a few of them and set them aside. Chop the remaining mushrooms and saute them in 1 tablespoon butter in a large soup pot.
2. Add all the remaining vegetables (except the sliced mushrooms) and cook for about 6-7 minutes, stirring often.
3. Stir in the tomato paste, broth, water and seasonings.
4. Simmer, covered, over low heat for about 1 hour.
5. Remove and discard the bay leaf.
6. In a large skillet, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter and saute the sliced mushrooms until tender, then set them aside.
7. Using a blender, puree the soup in batches.
8. Return the mixture to the soup pot.
9. Add the reserved sliced mushrooms and sherry to the pot.
10. Heat gently, stirring often.
Servings: 6
Nutritional information for one serving:
WW points: 2
Calories: 115
Calories from fat: 44
Total fat: 4.9g
Cholesterol: 10mg
Total carbs: 10.7g
Fiber: 2.5g
Protein: 5.2g
Photo credit: Derf @ Food.com
You might also like these soup recipes:
- Weight Watchers Greek Lentil Soup recipe – 4 points
- Weight Watchers Creamy Vegetable Chowder recipe – 4 points
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- Weight Watchers Chilled Cucumber and Yogurt Soup with Prawns recipe – 4 points
- Weight Watchers Summer Corn Chowder recipe – 4 points

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The best jigsaw puzzles are a great way for anyone to pass time! They also work great to bring people together to work on a single goal!
When I was a kid I would always have some jigsaw puzzle taking up at least one table in the house. I loved them. I could start a puzzle, leave, go play in the pool or something, come back, and start where left off. I would spend hours, at times, sitting around the table trying to put jigsaw puzzles together. Not only did I enjoy them, but I'm pretty sure everyone else did too. Usually when I left it for very long, I would come back and find a few sections were bigger than I left them. Secretly someone would always find a piece or two.Occasionally I would even have people sit around and help me out. It was always fun having someone to talk to while putting together a puzzle. And when I was done with...I would show it off to everyone it was an accomplishment that made you feel special. They make you feel like a big kid.
Now that I'm older, you'd think I would have left this hobby behind but in fact I still find myself working on puzzles when I get off work or have a free day. Believe it or not, most other people enjoy them too. When someone comes over, more times than not, they'll end up working on it. For most people, it reminds them of their childhood, and they love it. Nothing bring friends and family closer than hovering over a table searching through thousands of little pieces trying to make a new puzzle come to life.
Jigsaw puzzles come any many shapes and sizes, just about anything you could think of probably comes in the form of a puzzle. They are also fairly cheap so anyone can enjoy a puzzle for many many hours. Even though they are cheap, they provide hours and hours of fun.
Map Puzzles
I've always found map puzzles to be fun because they are practical too. If you frame puzzles maps can be a good category to frame. You can usually get map jigsaw puzzles for just about anywhere you could think of as well as many different difficulties. This makes them also very good for children. Children will be able to enjoy putting the puzzle together while also learning a bit of geography.
3D Jigsaw Puzzles
3D jigsaw puzzles are a little different in the fact that they do not lay flat on a table. They add a new dimension, if you will, to puzzle building. Just about anything you could think of is probably made into a 3D jigsaw puzzle just to name a few there's the bat-mobile, Star Wars ships, or even something simple like a little green apple (don't be fulled it is still quite challenging). 3D puzzles provide the puzzle building with a different challenge. When most people get bored they try to get a bigger puzzle with thousands more pieces but at some point even that gets boring. A 3D jigsaw puzzle will provide puzzlers with a new challenge.
Art Puzzles
Have a favorite artists? Chances are their work has been made into a jigsaw puzzle. Art puzzles are great for framing when you're done for everyone to see, and believe it or not, they are quite cheaper than the original art work. If you can't find your favorite artist, there are ways you can have them made for pretty cheap. Chances are if you want to see, someone else does too. That is for another time though.
Photography Puzzles
These have to be one of my favorites. Take any picture from any old camera and turn it into a unique puzzle that anyone can enjoy. Photography puzzles really show a new level of fun when you get to recreate yourself over and over again. There are a few places on the internet where you can have these made but you can also get them made at most photography places, including Wal-Mart.
Pre-School Puzzles
There is literally a puzzle for all ages. If you think your child is too young to participate with puzzles think again. These days, there are puzzles designed just to help youngins learn and have a little fun. Among the most popular children puzzles are animal or shape puzzles. These are a little different than the normal jigsaw puzzle because they usually just have to fill in the whole with the correct piece. Pre-school puzzles are a great learning tool and you'll usually find them in most preschool classes.
Puzzle Accessories
You can't talk about anything without at least mentioning the accessories. While they are not a must have, the most avid puzzle maker may consider at least checking out a mat. How many times have you had a puzzle crushed and had to start all over? Or maybe you just had to put it away so that the table could be used for something else? I don't know about you, but I hate having to completely start over
when you're half way done with a puzzle. A puzzle mat will allow you to roll the puzzle up and start again whenever you feel like, without changing a thing. Most of them will keep even the lose pieces in their same spot however some cheaper made ones will let them slide around. It's the perfect accessory for any puzzle maker.
Besides the puzzle mat, there are a few other accessories worth mentioning. First you have the puzzle glue. Puzzle glue is designed to spread over a puzzle to keep it together with out harming the pieces or discoloring the puzzle. If you plan on framing or just saving your favorite puzzles this is a must have. Second, if you plan on saving your most favorite puzzles but don't want to hang them on the wall for whatever reason, a puzzle rack is perfect. A puzzle rack is similar to a magazine rack. In fact, you could use a magazine rack if you find the right size.
Where Do I Find The Best Jigsaw Puzzles?
The first place I always look is on the internet. While you can buy puzzles locally you usually don't have as big of a selection. For a veteran puzzle maker, online is the only place you find unique puzzles (unless you have a local puzzle shop). Usually I find what I'm looking for on Amazon or Ebay but occasionally I'll find myself searching around the web for other puzzles. I've never had a problem buying puzzles online because they are just not something people try to scam you with and they are all about the same quality and price.
If you don't want to buy online, or just want to look around locally, you can usually find some jigsaw puzzles at hobby shops like Hobby Lobby. If you don't live in a big city you probably won't have a hobby shop so check your closest super-center like Walmart or Target.
Whichever puzzle you decide on and wherever you get it, I hope you enjoy it!


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Buckfastleigh is a thriving market town in the Devon County, England. At first glance, you may perceive the town as vibrant and lively with all the restaurants and shops along its busy streets, but dig deep into its history and you'll discover the stories that give the place a touch of enchanting mystery. Buckfastleigh remains one of Devon's most diverse towns. It is truly a beautiful mix of ancient influence and modern attractions.
Buckfastleigh started out as a mill town that grew popular for its paper mills, woollen mills and corn. It also has a tannery that is supported by the town's main rivers: Mardle, Dean Burn and Dart. It is medieval in origin, as evidenced by how the entire town has been laid out. Although most properties have been restructured in the 17th century, the medieval layout of the town, predominantly in Fore Street, remains visible to today.
Landmarks and Attractions
The Brook Manor House
On the western side of the town lies the Brook Manor house. It was built in 1656 and was owned by Richard Cabell, Lord of the Manor of Brook.
Popular among the townspeople, Richard Cabell instantly became a local legend after his death. According to the stories, on the night he died, black hounds that breathed fire raced over to surround his house and howled through the night. His strange tomb was also allegedly designed to appear as it is to prevent his restless soul from roving around Dartmoor.
Today, the Brook Manor House has been listed as a Grade II property.
Buckfast Abbey
Buckfast Abbey is part of the Benedictine monastery at Buckfast. It is comprised of a conference and seminar centre, a restaurant, and two gardens where Buckfast flowers, plants and herbs are abundant. Beyond the public area is another garden exclusively made for the monks. There's also a bridge that leads to the abbey farm where visitors can find vegetables, animals and shops that sell wines, religious items, gifts and books. Here, visitors can also pick up the famous Abbey's Tonic Wine, a drink that has been said to have good effects on both the body and soul.
Buckfastleigh is also popular for its caves. Among the most commonly visited are:
Bakers Pit – a phreatic cave system abundant with beetles, collembola or Springtails and Pseudosinella Dobati, a type of blind white cave-adapted species
Joint Mitnor Cave – where unfossilised remains of hyaenas, elephants, hippopotamus and bisons can be found
Reed's Cave – located in the Higher Kiln Quarry and is popular for its unique formations
The Dartmoor National Park
Very near to Buckfastleigh is the Dartmoor National Park, the largest area of open country in South England. Not only does the park offer beautiful views of flowers in Buckfast, it also has an abundance of routes for activities such as walking, cycling and horse-riding. The park also has facilities for geo-caching, kayaking, climbing and letterboxing.
Other attractions worth checking out in Buckfastleigh are the Butterfly farm and the Otter Sanctuary.
Buckfastleigh may seem like a small town with little to offer but it's actually the opposite that holds true. It may be surrounded by valleys and wild moorland, but it is still a market town that has good reputation for its recreational areas and restaurants. Shops are abundant in the town proper. It won't even be a problem to buy bouquets or send flowers to Buckfast.
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Abs Blast: 30 minutes. Express class geared towards developing strength and stability in the core muscles. Exercises are higher intensity with both standing and supine positions.
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This weekend I made the trek to my homeland of Tejas. It seems like the moment I crossed the Red River every radio station suddenly became country. I was inspired to share these beautiful things with you today!
Clockwise from top right: Scarf, Marshal Arts 79; Light, 31 Prov; Necklace, Bionic Unicorn; Hair clips, Pretty Betty; Hat, Hat Diva; Textured Necklace, Little Paper Crane


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What is reality now? What produces it? What is life? What is living? How do you know? Does reality change? Getting to grips with the complexity of reality in order to make sense of media, cultural and social change
Are media creating new "virtual worlds", or was the world already virtual, or both? (ARTS3091 Course Outline Week 5, 2012)
What is authentic, true reality? Is the existential, physical, spatial reality that we humans experience the only true, actual reality? Or, are the virtual, augmented realities that are created through the mediation of data and flows authentic? How do we know what is real?
In the digital age, where globalisation, information networks, instantaneous and invisible flows data, and new media forms interrelate with social and cultural changes, preconceived notions of what is authentic and inauthentic, what is real and unreal, can be challenged.
Virtual Reality vs. Augmented Reality
Virtual reality can be defined as "computer-simulated environments that can simulate physical presence in places in the real world, as well as in imaginary worlds" (Wikimedia, 2012). The simulated environment can be modelled on the existential world so that a life-like experience is created when one immerses themselves in virtual realities, such as in pilot and driving simulation systems, or in virtual realities depicted in the following video from IDEO Labs:
The human participant immersed in the virtual world in this video shook when he found himself on the ledge of a building, because what he could see, what he could experience, felt real. In actuality, is it real, or is inauthentic? If a virtual simulations/realities/worlds, whether geographic, a pilot simulation, driving simulation or artistic simulation, can draw out from within you real emotions, movements, and engage you physical and cognitive capacities, then there is strong level of authenticity we can attach to these realities.
In contrast to a simulated digital world another alternate reality we can experience beyond our existential one is 'augmented reality'.
Erick Schonfeld on Techcrunch.com explains that, "if virtual reality is a complete immersion in a digital world, augmented reality (AR) is more a digital overlay onto the real world. It enhances the real world with digital data, and therefore it is much more interesting than a completely fabricated environment". (Schonfeld, 2010)
Take for instance the following videos which depict how an augmented reality cinema app for the iPhone works through the digital overlay onto the existential, real world, and how Lego sets are created right in front of you:
Although the technology is different to that of 'virtual reality', the participants in each video had enhanced experiences, be it the movie clips on location or the lego set "brought to life". As opposed to a simulation or copy, a digital overlay occurs. But does this make it any less realistic than virtual reality?
If in both instances we can process the different data and immerse ourselves in enhanced experiences, then we can say that reality has been extended. Drawing upon Week 4's topic of the extended mind, if we extend our knowledge onto physical objects such as books, diaries, computers, and embed our knowledge in programs like a GPS navigation system, then can it not be argued that virtual or augmented realities are an extension of actual, existential reality?
I would argue that augmented reality would be a greater "extension of the mind" and extension upon actual reality than virtual because of the overlay of data on the physical environment, which correlates with embeding knowledge into technology.
Virtual realities can generate reactions, both emotional and physical, that are authentic. Augmented realities can do the same. The only difference in both is the bodily sense they target, be it sight, touch, sound, taste or smell.
These realities have the potential to be real, but whether they already exist naturally amongst physical, existential reality needs to be addressed before we can determine whether they are real.
Anon. (n.d.) 'Virtual Reality', Wikipedia <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_reality> (one of the better entries)
Grayson, Chris (2009) 'Augmented Reality Overview', GigantiCo <http://gigantico.squarespace.com/336554365346/2009/6/23/augmented-reality-overview.html>
'IDEO Labs – Amazing 3D Immersion Technology", YouTube.com, <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZ7QJwcdJmM>
Schonfeld, E (2010), 'Augmented Reality Vs. Virtual Reality: Which One Is More Real?', techcrunch.com, <http://techcrunch.com/2010/01/06/augmented-reality-vs-virtual-reality/>


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Lately, everything is free to play; most people reading this have probably played plenty of free to play games, but the problem with the genre is that they're not only free to play, but they're often also pay to win and pay to enjoy. There are some free to play games that restrict features so much that the games are near unplayable without paying.
But fear not, penny-pinching gamers! Tech Digest is here to show you some of the best free to play games out there, those offering the best bang for relatively-little buck.
LOL is a good game but BEWARE of the community as i think its the worst i have ever seen in all my days of gaming.Full of Kids ,immature and just downright obnoxius people and thats the downfall of the free to play model it brings in all the riff raff.
Warframe is a good PvE MMOTPS but be prepared to grind/farm heavily for gear or ready spend some money for gear.
Even after you collect all the items to craft your gear you will still have to wait a period of time before you can actually used the weapon. Though if you willing pay some $$$/platinum you can speed of the process.


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Jack Ryan's book RECOLLECTIONS: The Motown Sound By The People Who Made It is getting lots of notice on the national level as it continues to garner great reviews. In addition to winning the National Indie Excellence Award for Music it has been nominated for the Readers Choice Award in Music and has gotten a wonderful review by Midwest Book Review. The Midwest Book Review is one of the most important slots for Indie Publishers and their authors. Next for Ryan is a review from www.askdavid, a blog for books. Read it here;http://askdavid.com/free-book-promotion. In addition to these Ryan is up for an Ippy Award to be determined in March of 2013 along with a Michigan Notable Book Award, given by the State of Michigan to authors with notable Michigan connections.
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Obama Sent US Diplomat With Ban Ki Moon to Meet With Ayatollah Khamenei
American Diplomat, Jeffrey Feltman (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeffrey_D._Feltman) seen here, today, in Tehran, at a meeting with the Iranian Supreme Leader and Ahmadinejad's senior VP, Mohammad Reza Rahimi.
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text: clubmaster 17 Report post Posted April 14, 2014 Boy George Put on the spot on a TV show and asked the title of his next album, Boy George blurted out This Is What I Do. It wasn't as random as this story suggests, the title was one of a few being mulled over, but the decision was instant and it has stuck.* The simple statement of fact -- This Is What I Do -- is telling and significant because so much has gone on over the years to actually obscure what George does and who he is.* "It's about re-establishing myself musically to say this is what I do. I was at the Brits a couple of years ago and some unexpected people were giving me name checks, like Cee Lo Green and Arcade Fire. It made me think, a lot of people know who I am and have this affection for me but they don't really know why they like me. I had to ask myself, well who and what are you?"* George is famous enough for all of us to have an opinion and think we know who he is. On This Is What I Do we are likely to be confounded. Close your eyes, empty your mind, and as another '80s pop star once said, listen without prejudice. This may be the best record he's ever made. It's the record he's always had the promise to make but only now through life experience has been able to find a direct line to his muse.* In the process he freed his spirit to explore not just his own psyche but the diverse influences that have inspired him over the years -- from dub to rap, Woolwich to Jamaica, glam rock to country, mean streets to sunny uplands.* "I went back to the soul, the essence of what I do. That's been important for me. There have been a few periods over the years where I didn't listen to music. It was almost like the birds stopped singing. I can measure my own wellness by how much I listen to music.* "With this record we were playing lots of stuff in the studio, random things that weren't anything to do with what we were doing, but to get a feeling. We were listening to lots of what I call baggy music, music that is not programmed, slightly out of time, a bit loose, has its own footprint. I do a lot of dance stuff as a DJ and in collaboration with other people and I wanted to step away from that and do something more organic. I know that's clichéd, but that's what I was after." The list of listening ranged from early Bowie and the Stones to Cockney Rebel, Nico and Lou Reed.* "The album was easy to make. There's a lot of love on it, a lot of love, and people I've worked with over the years came and contributed." Just that statement, to those who knew George in his Culture Club days is shocking in itself. Recording sessions were always filled with drama and George hated the studio environment virtually being dragged in to do his vocals and running out as fast as he could.* "Making albums has always been a drama for me, but this was just beautiful and if I do another Culture Club record it has to be fun. It doesn't have to be a headache. We get paid to do what we love. It's such a pleasure to do what we do.* "The album started off with reggae as the template but then it branched out into other things. We didn't want to restrict ourselves because you've got to honour the song, so if a song has a certain type of energy you can't force it into a genre.* "We went back to the '70s, which was the time that shaped me as a musician and a person. The '70s was such a bonkers decade, everything from the Sex Pistols to The Goombay Dance Band. Even though Culture Club were associated so much with the '80s, our roots were in the '70s -- reggae, glam rock, punk rock, disco, electro. I think this record is very '70s."* George has stretched his musical repertoire while retaining his soulfulness and pop sensibility. He's found his inner rock god on "My God," explored country swing on "It's Easy," entered a dream-like altered state on "Any Road," gone sultry and wistful on "Death Of Samantha," and reminded us, and maybe himself, of his playful side on "Nice And Slow."* The exploration of his musical roots mirrors the personal journey of self-discovery he has embarked on since becoming sober in 2008. Another milestone was turning 50 two years ago.* "It was a huge turning point for me. I thought I've got to get my s~~t together, I've got to focus, this is important. I just felt I'd wasted a lot of time. I looked at myself and thought, God, I've done nothing. I know I've done a lot, I've always worked, I've grafted and always made money, but a lot of it was pointless because no one knew what I was doing."* He changed management, got a new DJ agent and set out on the path to show the world the real Boy George, the one who had been obscured in a haze, some of it his own doing, some of it simply the myths that had built up around him.* There is a growing acknowledgement that George is one of those artists whose reputation needs to be reappraised. There has been a steady stream of these over the years. Antony Hegarty paid his tribute to George when they duetted on "You Are My Sister" in 2005. In 2010, Mark Ronson invited George to sing on "Somebody To Love Me." Earlier this year George was a guest of Yoko Ono at the Meltdown festival.* This Is What I Do is set to further enhance that reappraisal and show the world that George is not only back, he's an important artist with an irrepressible zest for life. 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European Distributor Senator to Cease HD DVD Distribution
Posted by Dave Cowl on January 17, 2008
Filed Under: Blu-ray, Format War, HD DVD
We read over at EngadgetHD that Senator Entertainment will follow Constantin Film and will cease releasing HD DVD titles later this year.
While this has no direct impact on the US market, it was often touted that distributors like Senator offered region free HD DVDs of titles that were not available on the format in the USA.
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