Manufactured homes are eligible for VA loans but lender rules are stricter than site-built homes, and even modular homes. This is because while manufactured homes meet federal standards for construction and safety, they do not necessarily meet state and local regulations, zoning acceptance, and classification. The homes must also meet other requirements to qualify for a VA loan. If a manufactured home is in your future, read on to find out why most lenders say no to manufactured homes, and how you can find one that says yes. What is a Manufactured Home? A manufactured home is an affordable alternative…
The United States ruling class has launched another series of overnight strikes in Iran, reportedly hitting civilian infrastructure, including several bridges across the Islamic Republic. Tehran had already threatened that further escalation would have consequences for the entire region when the US launched these attacks. “If the enemy, in the course of its war of attrition, seeks to strike Iran’s infrastructure or carry out further assassinations of officials, the entire region will pay the price,” a senior intelligence official in Tehran told RT on Thursday, as the US launched its latest strikes. Does that mean Iran will do anything major?…
I bought the Skwama because of Babsi Zangerl. I remember watching videos of Zangerl, one of the best climbers in the world, free climbing on El Cap in a pair of La Sportiva Skwamas ($220) and thinking, I need those shoes. Buying a pair didn’t automatically help me send 5.13+ big walls, but over the last 7 years of testing them on granite, limestone, and sandstone across Europe and the Western United States, they quickly became a favorite in my quiver. This soft, slipper-like shoe is aggressively downturned, allowing for precise control over your footwork. It excels on steep terrain…
In a long-awaited opinion, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals has released its en banc decision in a trio of cases challenging New Jersey’s ban on so-called assault weapons and large capacity magazines, holding that the ban violates the Second Amendment’s protections for the right to keep and bear arms. Besides the majority opinion, there are five opinions concurring either in whole or in part, along with three dissenting opinions, so Second Amendment attorneys and amateur law nerds like myself will have a lot of reading to do this weekend. Here’s the most important part…
The U.S. Army has developed a tool that will help detect a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in less than 15 minutes, in an advancement that will help support service members suspected to be afflicted with the condition. The new handheld diagnostic device known as the i-STAT Alinity is being fielded by U.S. Army medical leaders in Europe. It uses a blood sample to detect biomarkers in the brain that are released when an injury occurs, to find out whether a soldier has suffered neural damage. It will be used as an important triaging step in deciding whether a soldier needs…
For many of us, no outdoor adventure is complete without time out on the water. Whether it’s by boat or kayak, or just visiting a beach, nothing says the great outdoors like the open water. While states like California and Florida tend to get the most attention for their coastlines, don’t sleep on Michigan. It’s got over 3,000 miles of pristine shoreline along the Great Lakes, with plenty of state parks and campgrounds to explore. If you’re looking to escape summer heat, plan an activity-filled family vacation, or venture into the backcountry, Michigan state parks are the place to be.…
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States expanded its airstrike campaign against Iran early Friday by hitting more bridges, energy sites and collapsing a tower at a key Iranian port, backing up U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to start striking infrastructure to pressure Tehran to ease its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz. Iran launched missile attacks against U.S.-allied nations in the Middle East, including Qatar, a mediator in the war, and Kuwait, where a power and water desalination plant — vital infrastructure in the desert nation — was damaged. The interim ceasefire agreed to last month has…
It’s not just dynamic and fragile waters that connect the passionate anglers who define the fishing culture of South Florida. In episode 2 of Common Currents, we see how three particularly fish-minded folks also share a larger, selfless desire to protect and preserve healthy habitats. Experience a day in the life of these anglers’ home waters: tarpon fishing with Capt. Chris Wittman; shooting for the Charlotte Harbor Slam with Alycia Downs’s family; and appreciating the natural movement of local aquatic life with Emily Hanzlik. Watch episode 1 of Common Currents to learn more about the interconnected ecosystem of the Florida…
President Donald Trump on Thursday publicly released a previously classified CIA assessment that he said proves that the Venezuelan regime conspired to manipulate election results through electronic voting technology, using the document to renew his criticism of election security both in Venezuela and the United States. “There was a specific plot to greatly favor the corrupt regime of Venezuela,” Trump said during a prime-time address from the White House, referring to the newly declassified intelligence documents. Trump said the newly released intelligence demonstrates that electronic election manipulation is not merely theoretical but a documented capability developed by the Venezuelan government.…
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During peak summer training and field exercises, heat stress injuries can pull Marines out of action faster than many expect. Cold-weather operations bring their own risks when units train or deploy in far-off northern lands or high terrain. The Marine Corps moved on July 9 to give commanders sharper tools to spot problems early and keep more Marines healthy. MARADMIN 311/26 replaces guidance last updated in 2015. It delivers interim direction on training, monitoring conditions with wet-bulb globe temperature (WBGT) equipment, and rapid response when someone shows signs of trouble. The message stays in effect until the details move into…
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10 years ago, Pokemon GO presented players with an idea: that they could get together with a community of Pokemon fans and take on one of the most iconic Pocket Monsters from the franchise’s 30-year history, Mewtwo. 10 years later, developer Scopely Explore (formerly Niantic) delivered on that promise with an experience Pokemon GO has never seen before, and may never see again. Or perhaps not for another 10 years. At a special media, creator, and community ambassador event, the team behind Pokemon GO reflected on the game’s journey. Although POGO is celebrating its 10th anniversary, its history dates back…
A man with a military spouse collapsed and died earlier this year, highlighting how medical benefits can literally be life-or-death decisions. Derion Blackman had a transplanted heart and the pills that kept his body from rejecting it were not optional, according to reporting earlier this month by the nonprofit KFF Health News. He was rationing them anyway and his coverage was in the process of moving to the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), known as CHAMPVA. During the switch, his anti-rejection medication reportedly went unfilled for about two months even though he qualified…
California has long held a reputation as one of, if not the most restrictive, states in the nation when it comes to the right to keep and bear arms. they have tons of laws that limit what you can buy, who can buy it, where it can be bought, how it has to be bought, where you can have it, and everything except how long your armpit hair has to be while carrying a firearm. That might be coming next session, though.Still, it’s rough there, and while gun rights groups have fought them every step…
The conflict between Iran and the United States has intensified in recent days and an interim deal to end the fighting has collapsed less than a month after it was signed. The Memorandum of Understanding was supposed to halt all military operations and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway for global oil and gas. It also set the stage for further negotiations intended to lead to a permanent peace deal and an agreement on Iran’s nuclear program within 60 days. Here’s a look at some of the main clauses of the agreement and the situation on the ground.…
Kent Cartridge Company, a West Virginia-based manufacturer of shotgun shells, says it was denied services by two payment processing firms because of the products it makes. Now West Virginia’s attorney general is investigating, and the two companies accused of discriminating against a company in the firearms industry could find themselves facing civil litigation. National Shooting Sports Foundation’s Larry Keane highlighted Kent Cartridge Company’s plight in a recent post at NSSF’s website, noting that Bill.com and Ramp “both separately informed officials at Kent Cartridge that they couldn’t use their services ‘due to compliance and underwriting restrictions,’…
The House on Thursday abruptly delayed a vote on the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act (TCAVA), shelving one of the largest veterans legislative packages in years after Republican leaders apparently failed to secure enough support amid a growing fight over disability compensation that has divided many of the nation’s largest veterans organizations. The legislation combines roughly 60 veterans bills covering disability benefits, caregivers, survivors, education, health care, home loans and oversight of the Department of Veterans Affairs. While many of those proposals enjoy broad bipartisan support individually, the package has become consumed by debate over one question: Should projected…
This article was originally published by Michael Snyder at The Economic Collapse Blog under the title: The Battle For The Strait Of Hormuz Will Show Whether The World Can Survive Without Oil From The Persian Gulf Or Not Now, we are going to see what really happens to the global economy when the Strait of Hormuz is completely closed for an extended period of time. Before the war, approximately 45 percent of all Asian oil imports traveled through the Strait of Hormuz. The Chinese normally get more oil from the Middle East than anyone else, and the amount of crude…
