The subject of mortgage foreclosures is obviously one that has received a great deal of attention in both the media and in private conversations. The economy has tanked and people who are struggling financially are clearly going to have problems paying their mortgage. And many of us have seen friends, acquaintances, or family members granted loans that were never sustainable, based on poor or non-existent reviews of circumstances. But what of the rest of us? I have a mortgage that I can comfortably afford to make payments on. But I’m surrounded by foreclosed properties and loans that are being adjusted to make them more affordable. I bought my house eight years ago for a total price of a

The 20th Street Gallery will resemble a Victoria’s Secret Store for the rest of September. That is, if that store were attacked by maniacal clowns or perhaps a disgruntled former model that was tossed aside for ripening beyond the age of 21. For most women, a bra is mainly a functional device of support and comfort. A bra can be lingerie, protection during athletic activities, or just a nuisance to get us through the workday and then be discarded at the earliest possible opportunity. For some though, a bra has a deeper emotional significance. Patients and survivors of breast cancer are forced to appreciate bras in a different light, especially those who have experienced a mastectomy and

Sacramento, CA Friday, May 1, 2009 Several Sacramento Police officers formed a blockade at the front entrance of the Five Fifty Five building on Capitol Mall today as demonstrators gathered to let their voice be heard by Bank of America officials. The downtown branch of Bank of America is located on the ground floor of the Five Fifty Five building. Bank personnel guarded the back ally entrance to be sure that those entering were there for bank business and not part of the demonstration. At this location the demonstrators were voicing their opinion of alleged misuse of bailout funds handed to the banks, and calling for the CEO of BofA to step down. When we attempted to question bank offici