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I loveLove Island. I would go so far as to say I'm obsessed with it. Every night at 9pm I am faithfully sat in front of the TV, tub of Ben & Jerry's in hand (okay, maybe not every night), pj's on, cat curled up in my lap. But this year, when the contestants started to parade out, I couldn't help but feel an uncomfortable sense of déjà vu. Petite, tiny waists, big boobs, long hair, conventionally gorgeous. Where was the diversity? The representation of different body types? No wonder no many of us feel so desperately unconfident with the way we look.
It's frustrating. With recent and significant advancements in the body positive moment, I thought we were finally past this. Shops like Asos and Misguided have pledged their allegiance to the movement by increasing the body diversity of their models and no longer airbrushing stretch marks; "plus size" women are gaining more visibility than ever in fashion and media (although we still have a long, long way to go); we are finally being told the truth about the harmful effects of dieting; the Health At Every Size movement is gaining more traction than ever and earlier this year the hashtag #gainingweightiscool spread like wildfire across Instagram, with both women and men celebrating their weight gain in all its beautiful, wobbly glory.
But this just feels like a huge step backwards. I'm not saying these women aren't beautiful, or don't deserve to be on the show – of course they do and I'm sure they've got great personalities underneath the boobs and the abs and the long, lean legs. But by only showing one type of body, the typical perfect 'bikini body ready' ideal, we are putting out a dangerous message, particularly to young, vulnerable girls. We are telling them that to be attractive and accepted by society, this is the type of body we should be striving for. We are telling them that toned and fit = sexy and successful and that any body outside of this is unacceptable. We are telling them that their own natural, soft bodies aren't, and never will be, good enough.
Research has shown that this current body ideal is achievable in less than 5% of the population. The average dress size in the UK is a size 16 and let's be honest, most of us have rolls when we sit down, legs that rub together when we walk, those annoying little bits of fat that hang over our bikini/bra strap, bodies that are decorated with blemishes and cellulite and stretch marks. Yet to the 3.4million viewers watching the show, a large proportion of which are young girls, we don't see these beautifully human attributes on any of these bodies, so we start to think that maybe there's something wrong with us. And with research showing that 40.7% of 16-year-old girls have some form of disordered eating, 80% of us are unhappy with the way we look, 34% of girls as young as five are restricting their intake and more than two thirds of women and girls cite the unrealistic standards of beauty in the media as a main driver of being unsatisfied with their appearance, we clearly need to do more.
And body image is not just a woman's issue. Muscle dysmorphia, a condition where its sufferers are consumed with the idea that they are not big/muscley enough, is on the rise in young men. TV shows like Love Island can't be helping, although this year's male contestants do slightly better in the body diversity area than the females (I'm looking at you, Jack). What we need, for both men and women, are body positive role models in a diverse range of body types that we can actually relate to for once. Maybe then we can start to foster a healthy relationship with our bodies, accept that the perfect body doesn't actually exist and learn to celebrate body diversity in all its human beauty.
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Donaldson dominates Blue Jays' first half
TORONTO -- There's no denying that the Blue Jays got off to a slow start this season. But things sure have changed since then.
Toronto entered the All-Star break tied for second place in the American League East and two games back of first-place Baltimore as the Blue Jays look to win back-to-back division titles for the first time since 1992-93.
TORONTO -- There's no denying that the Blue Jays got off to a slow start this season. But things sure have changed since then.
Toronto entered the All-Star break tied for second place in the American League East and two games back of first-place Baltimore as the Blue Jays look to win back-to-back division titles for the first time since 1992-93.
This might not be the exact position the Blue Jays wanted to be in at the All-Star break, but it's also not far off. Unlike some previous seasons, Toronto did enough to survive in the first half and did not get buried in the standings. Now it's time to finish the job.
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"It has been a little bit of a roller coaster at times, but for the most part, we've been playing pretty well," said Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson, whose team entered the break a season-high 11 games over .500.
"It starts with our starting pitching. They've been pretty phenomenal up to this point. Hopefully we get Marco Estrada back healthy and [R.A.] Dickey continues going out there and doing his thing ... The fact of the matter is we feel pretty good about where we're at right now."
Here's a look back at Toronto's first half. What went right, what went wrong and how the club managed to bounce back from a disappointing April.
The hope going into this season was that Toronto's starting rotation would pitch well enough to contend. With a high-powered offense, the theory was that the Blue Jays' starters just needed to keep their club in the game and the offense would do the rest. Fast-forward nearly four months, and the rotation has done a lot more than that.
Toronto starters lead the AL with a 3.64 ERA, 579 1/3 innings and a .236 opponents' batting average, and they are second with a 1.20 WHIP. Aaron Sanchez is an All-Star, Estrada showed he was not a one-year wonder and J.A. Happ has proven his somewhat controversial three-year deal -- worth $36 million -- is a bargain. The Blue Jays aren't winning games in spite of their rotation, they are winning games because of their rotation. Nobody saw that coming.
Video: KC@TOR: Sanchez holds Royals to one run over eight
Toronto's offense got off to a surprisingly slow start this season. Troy Tulowitzki, Russell Martin, Kevin Pillar, Jose Bautista and Edwin Encarnacion all struggled during the first month of the season. The Blue Jays went 19-23 through May 18, and they were averaging four runs per game. After that, Toronto went 32-17 and averaged 5.69 runs per game.
The Blue Jays' bullpen also was a problem early in the year, but unlike the offense, there are still some concerns about how that group will fare in the second half. Closer Roberto Osuna has been as-advertised and setup man Jason Grilli has helped, but the group as a whole has underperformed. Toronto leads the league with 20 losses out of the bullpen, and its 4.09 ERA ranks ninth in the AL.
Video: DET@TOR: Osuna strikes out Iglesias to earn the save
The AL East is up for grabs. Toronto managed to survive its slow start and now enters the break within striking distance of Baltimore. The second half appears to be a three-horse race between the Orioles, Blue Jays and Red Sox, while the Rays have completely fallen out of contention and the Yankees might not be too far behind.
Toronto has the offense, it has the starting pitching -- especially if Sanchez somehow remains in his current role -- but what we haven't learned yet is whether it has enough depth in the bullpen. Brett Cecil is finally healthy, Joe Biagini has proven to be a nice fit, but this club needs a little bit more help before the final innings arrive with a little bit more certainty.
Donaldson picked up the first AL MVP Award of his career last season, and he'll be in the discussion once again in 2016. He became just the sixth player in AL history to enter the All-Star break with at least 20 home runs and 80 runs scored. The list he joined is an impressive one: Lou Gehrig (1934), Ted Williams ('44), Reggie Jackson ('69), Frank Thomas ('94) and Alex Rodriguez (2000). Donaldson is hitting .301 with 22 home runs and 60 RBIs, and a big second half could lead to a possible AL MVP Award repeat.
Estrada and Sanchez both made the All-Star team, and while Sanchez was an injury replacement, he was deserving of an original selection. They have ERAs below 3.00, but they each do it in a very different way. Estrada is the classic finesse pitcher that keeps hitters off balance, while Sanchez can overpower hitters with his upper-90s velocity and a wipeout curve that leads to a lot of strikeouts.
The Blue Jays have a roster filled with veterans, so there are not too many candidates that fit this category, but Biagini is the obvious choice. He entered Spring Training as a Rule 5 Draft pick via the Giants, and he wasn't originally expected to make the team, but a strong camp changed all of that. Biagini earned a spot as the club's long reliever, but his success this season also earned him some high-leverage innings. He enters the break with a very respectable 2.91 ERA in 34 innings.
Video: TOR@MIN: Biagini fans Dozier, earns first career save
Gregor Chisholm has covered the Blue Jays for MLB.com since 2011. Follow him on Twitter @gregorMLB and Facebook, and listen to his podcast.

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The Horticultural Research Institute (HRI), AmericanHort's foundation, is currently reviewing 55 submitted proposals for Fiscal Year 2018 funding. Greenhouse Management spoke with Dr. Jill Calabro, science and research program director at HRI, to discuss current and upcoming projects.
"Our review process entails four separate stages, including a review by key industry members for relevance and a review by the research community for scientific merit," Calabro says. "We also give our major donors an opportunity to provide feedback. Final decisions should be made in January [2018]."
In the meantime, here are some of the projects HRI is funding, advocating and directing.
Multi-year research to study low-quality irrigation water
Over a multi-year period, HRI is funding research that Dr. Raul Cabrera, associate professor at Texas A&M University, is conducting, in which he is looking at low-quality water sources for landscape and nursery irrigation. These water sources include "graywater" from laundry use.
In the next 10 years, 80 percent of state water managers expect water shortages in some portion of their state, and water is becoming a scarcer resource, Calabro says. "It just makes sense for the green industry to be proactive in seeking water-saving techniques, conservation strategies, more efficient irrigation systems and alternative water sources," she says. "Naturally, use of wastewater or reclaimed water is a consideration. However, there are some potential issues with micronutrient and pH imbalances that negatively impact plant health. This has been a focus of Dr. Cabrera's for some time now, and HRI is pleased to support his work."
2017 research modifying hydroponic plant stock
Dr. Robert Geneve, professor of horticulture at the University of Kentucky is conducting a study titled, "Developing a modified hydroponic stock plant system for mini-cuttings of difficult-to-root nursery crops."
Geneve will harvest mini-cuttings from established stock plants and evaluate the impact of indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) on root development, Calabro says. "Eventually, plants produced through the process of mini-cuttings will be compared with plants produced through traditional cutting production and tissue culture," Calabro says. "At this time, Eastern Redbud will be used as the model crop, but the technology could potentially be useful for other nursery species."
The human health benefits of gardening
Out of the new research being funded by HRI, Calabro says she is personally most excited about the "Assessing human health benefits of gardening" study being conducted by Dr. Charles Guy, assistant professor and chairman at the University of Florida. "It's a really innovative project that aims to quantify the positive effects of gardening activities, also called horticultural therapy," Calabro says. "Ultimately, if horticultural therapy became medically accepted and perhaps even approved for insurance reimbursement, the benefits to greenhouse production would be significant. This project will not conclude until summer 2018, but is underway now. Dr. Guy is enthusiastic and dedicated to the project."
Best practices for bee health
Earlier in 2017, HRI released best management practices for bee health. HRI has learned that not all plants attract pollinators, so it recommends growers avoid using systemic insecticides that are toxic to bees on pollinator-attractive plants, Calabro says. Such products now have labels with a "bee box" on them, due to Environmental Protection Agency regulations.
Growers also should use integrated pest management (IPM), Calabro says. "Focusing on pest prevention through inspections and monitoring will help identify pests of concern, especially regular problems in a specific location or at a specific time during the grow cycle," she says. "The thought is that growers will then be more successful at using biological control agents and cultural or mechanical control methods, saving traditional pesticides for when populations are high and particularly problematic."
Whitefly Task Force
Another project that HRI is involved in is the Whitefly Task Force, biotype Q, led by USDA-APHIS, Calabro says.
Q-biotype whitefly is highly resistant to pesticides and becoming a larger problem for growers, says Dr. Lance Osborne, professor of entomology at the University of Florida. "We're trying to deal with it and figure out which states are going to regulate and which states are not going to regulate what the whole lay of the land is as far as regulatory issues," he says.
As discussions continue regarding Q-biotype whitefly control, growers should check in with HRI for more information.
To learn more about HRI, visit hriresearch.org. HRI's peer-reviewed scientific journal, the Journal of Environmental Horticulture (JEH), can be found at hrijournal.org


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Oven Roasted Eggplant Parmesan
I had a nice eggplant parm at a local restaurant and was impressed because it wasn't slathered in cheese and sauce - it had just a little on top of each round/disc of eggplant... Loved that! Problem was - the eggplant was fried and I really wanted a lower fat - less oil option so, I tried oven roasting and wow!! its just as tasty! here is my version for you to make & enjoy!! ~ Diane
Oven Roasted Eggplant Parmesan
Extra Light Olive Oil
2 Eggs
Approx 2-3 Cups Garlic & Herb Bread Crumbs
Marinara Sauce
Shredded Parmesan Cheese
Garnish with Parsley
Cover a cookie sheet with foil and lightly coat with Olive oil (set aside)
Slice eggplant into discs and lay on a plate on top
of paper-towels (sprinkle tops of eggplant with salt) let eggplant sit
for at least an hour and the salt will draw out the bitterness
in the eggplant and helps keep the oil for saturating the eggplant
when cooking.
Blot off excess water from eggplant with paper-towels when ready to cook.
Beat eggs in a shallow bowl (for dipping) place flour and breadcrumbs in shallow dishes (for dredging/coating)
Dip each eggplant slice into flour, flip to coat - then place into egg-wash and flip to coat - then into breadcrumbs and flip to coat. Lay on-top of olive oil on cookie sheet (sprinkle tops of eggplant slices/discs with a bit more olive oil Bake in oven at 425 for 8 mins - then flip discs over and cook 8 more mins. Remove from oven and spoon some warmed marinara sauce over each dish and sprinkle cheese over tops - bake an additional 2 mins (to melt cheese) and serve warm to room-temp
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New Technology Makes Batteries Last Ten Times Longer
The number one problem people complain about in almost all devices is the battery. I wouldn't mind buying a phone with similar specifications to the one I'm currently using if it had at least three times the battery life. Engineers from Northwestern University have found a way to make a devices lithium-ion battery charge ten times faster and last ten times longer.
This technology is estimated to arrive in the next two to five years. The downside to it, only works with lithium-ion based batteries. By the time the battery is set to be available, we will certainly have quad-core Android devices . So I'm not sure how will it handle battery-hungry mobile phones. More technical details about this new technology here.


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1965 Jaguar Mark II
s/n P223964BW engine no. LE1416-9
Old English White with Red Leather Interior
While Jaguar captured headlines and hearts with their extraordinarily competent sports and racing car offerings in the 1950s, their bread and butter was always saloon cars. The iconic "grace, space, and pace" tagline was genuinely appropriate. Not only were their sedans elegant and luxurious, they featured Jaguar's innovative twin-cam engine, disc brakes, and genuinely world class suspension engineering that incorporated lessons from winning a continuous stream of world sports car championships. Jaguar took this philosophy further by introducing what is arguably one of the world's first sports sedans. Initially called the 2.4 Litre and 3.4 Litre, the model was retroactively referred to as the Mark 1 when the Mark 2 emerged in 1959. Both cars were smaller than the Mark VII to Mark IX full size sedans then available, yet they were available with the largest XK engines then produced, the 3.4 liter and later the 3.8. This "big motor in a small car" philosophy made the Mark 1 and 2 a genuinely high performance car of any type, let alone a sedan, and the cars were very successful in motorsport, winning rallies and touring car championships driven by famed drivers like Mike Hawthorn, Roy Salvadori, and Stirling Moss.
This handsome Mark II is an original 3.8 liter car, still retaining its matching-numbers engine and cylinder head. The car has been the subject of a detailed and documented restoration, supported by a substantial 3 inch thick binder of invoices documenting the extensive mechanical and cosmetic restoration performed in 2010 with additional improvements in 2016 and 2017. Ownership documents date back to the prior owner's purchase in 1993, including registration receipts and records for service. In 2010 Vintage Autoworks in Tucker, GA began the restoration process focusing on extensive mechanical work documented in records included with the car. Work included a comprehensive engine rebuild including line honing the doweled main caps and all cylinders, resizing pistons, crankshaft regrind, resurfacing the flywheel, adjusting valves, checking all clearances, and final reassembly using correct finishes, hoses, and hardware. All new hardware and correct replacement bolts and fittings were used throughout the engine and underhood restoration. Engine machining work alone was over $3,700. A 12 blade fan, new aluminum radiator, new carburetors, and new exhaust were also fitted. The owner elected to upgrade the brakes using new 4-piston brakes and calipers at the front, with new mounting adapter plates, fresh hardware, new hard lines, soft lines, and pads. The fuel system was also restored as needed, including all new fuel lines, a new fuel pump, tank cleaning, and new tank mounts. A new steering rack and various relevant front steering and suspension parts were also installed along with a properly sectioned lower steering column, cut to improve fit and steering performance. While the mechanical work was completed, the car was also prepared for a comprehensive interior restoration, including new front and rear seat covers, new Wilton Wool carpet set, underfelt kit, and sound insulating Dynamat. Even the front and rear door panels were properly sourced using stitch-only details instead of heat pressing. Underdash panels, side trim panels, and A-post panels were replaced using high quality materials and proper fasteners.
In 2016 and 2017, Classic Coachworks, Monterey, CA was commissioned to service the car's mechanical systems. Work at this time included rebuilding the carburetors and throttle linkage as well as installing an inline fuel filter, rebuilding the speedometer, installing a new differential pinion seal and rear housing gasket, and a new neutral safety switch. A new electronic ignition system was installed in 2016 along with a complete review of the electrical system and replacement of all bulbs, with repairs performed as needed. The brakes were inspected and some new hoses installed, in addition to a new brake booster and servo. A new alternator, fan belt tensioner, and various other detail items were also addressed. A set of period-type front and rear seatbelts were installed, safely anchored to proper floor points. Later that year, the transmission was removed and a new torque converter installed with proper modifications made to the transmission mounts and driveshaft. In total over $12,000 has been spent in the past year and a half to address mechanical systems, instruments, and electrical system.
Today, the car presents in essentially show-ready condition, retaining a factory stock appearance highlighted by beautiful paint and chrome. The paint is excellent, with high gloss and no significant chips or scratches of note and is applied to an exceptionally straight body that displays very good panel fit and smooth operation when opening and closing all four doors, hood, and trunk. Beautifully contrasted by gorgeous chrome plated wire wheels with eared knockoffs, the elegant Old English White paint and black-wall Vredestein tires give this saloon a very sporting appearance. The exterior trim, lenses, and glass are all in equally nice condition including a beautiful grille and leaper mascot and excellent chrome plating throughout.
The interior is very well presented, with the leather seating remaining supple, vibrant in color, evenly finished, and very well matched throughout the interior. The Wilton carpeting is in very nice condition as are the floor mats, door panels, and headliner. The wood throughout the car presents beautifully, with clear, glossy varnish, mellowing lightly in a few small areas. The instruments and switches are excellent throughout and correct in appearance, with the entire dashboard presenting very cohesively. The factory correct gloss black steering wheel and chrome plated horn ring are in place and in excellent order. Behind the front seats, quintessentially British hinged picnic trays are nicely covered in matching leather on the backs and trimmed with glossy lacquered wood finishes on the dining surfaces. Front and rear matching red seat belts and plated hardware complete the interior.
The engine compartment is clean and well-detailed, having been nicely finished with beautifully polished aluminum engine components, proper fasteners and hardware, correct hoses, proper induction plenum, and a very nicely chrome plated twin snorkle air cleaner. Both the cylinder head and the engine block numbers match, making this a correct 3.8 liter saloon just as it left the factory. The trunk is stock in appearance with nice paint to the metal on the inside surfaces and spare tire well, which houses a full sized matching wire wheel. The undercarriage is exceptionally solid and clean, showing proper care and cleanliness consistent with the presentation of the entire car.
Behind the wheel, one is struck by what a revelation this car must have been when new. An elegant car aesthetically, the driving position is both commanding and comfortable while the packaging feels just right: comfortable but also easy to place on the road and genuinely enjoyable when driving with purpose. The engine is well-tuned and exhibits good power. The automatic transmission shifts smoothly when warm. The updated brakes are effective but also well matched with the rest of the controls and systems. The recently replaced steering is direct and precise, benefiting from recent tires and suspension service. The chassis has a solid feel and the suspension offers a gratifying combination of comfort and control. The car comes with extensive service records and documentation relating to the restoration spanning 25 years as well as the owner's manual.
This is an exceptional opportunity to acquire an authentic matching numbers 3.8 liter Mark II featuring extensive and well-executed improvements and beautiful presentation. With thousands of dollars recently spent sorting out cosmetic and mechanical details to a high standard, this fine Mark II is poised to act as a rewarding show car or a stunning driver in which to cover miles and miles of pleasurable driving.
The above vehicle information is complete and accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time it is posted to this website. Corrections or additional information is always appreciated. All advertised prices exclude government fees and taxes, any finance charges, any dealer document preparation charge, and any emission testing charge. Vehicles are subject to prior sale. All advertised to be true but not guaranteed. We assume no liability for errors or omissions.


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High Winds and Lots of Action
Well, I was at it again. The wind was howling and so were the coyotes. I did my best to shoot through the wind and was able to score on two coyotes. I took some very interesting photos that I will upload to the next several posts, and hopefully you will find those as interesting as I did. For now, this is the traditional trophy shot. Notice that it was cold and windy. These coyotes are frozen stiff.


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Evansville Teen Faces 22 Felony Charges for Alcova Cabin Burglaries
A teenager charged with nearly two dozen felony counts for his alleged role in a series of break-ins at cabins near Alcova Lake last year entered not guilty pleas Monday afternoon in Natrona County District Court.
Christopher Wallace, 18, pleaded not guilty in January to a single charge of burglary. The additional 21 charges against him were filed last month, and Wallace pleaded not guilty to all counts.
Each charge carries a maximum sentence of 10 years imprisonment and a $10,000 fine upon conviction.
The Natrona County Sheriff's Office began investigating in November after a series of alleged burglaries, property damages and criminal entries were reported Nov. 12-14.
Court documents say all the incidents had a similar fact pattern, which showed the suspects forced entry into a locked building by using blunt force or throwing something through a window.
Coincidentally, the owner of a cabin which was burglarized had set up a trail camera on his property just prior to the burglaries. He gave the camera's memory card to deputies.
Photos from the card reportedly showed two male suspects breaking through the cabin door. An investigator distributed a photo to Natrona County school resource officers and other law enforcement agencies, asking for help in identifying the suspects.
Just a few minutes after sending out the photo, the investigator was told Wallace was one of the suspects in the picture.
Wallace was a runaway at the time, having left home in May. Investigators were able to find Wallace on Nov. 15 and interviewed him at the Natrona County Sheriff's Office.
Court documents say Wallace allegedly admitted to breaking into the cabins and stealing property from cabin owners. He reportedly said Adrian Sixfeathers committed the burglaries with him.
The pair allegedly went into each cabin to find things they could take and sell for cash, which they would split between themselves.
Wallace said he and Sixfeathers broke into 7-10 cabins on Nov. 10 and about 11 cabins on Nov. 11.
If a window was present on a cabin, Wallace or Sixfeathers would throw a rock through it and one of them would go inside to open the door for the other. Wallace reportedly said he tried multiple times to force his way through main doors, but was unable. Sixfeathers, however, was able to force doors open using just his body weight, Wallace told investigators.
The pair reportedly took two stolen guns to Sixfeathers' house in Casper and hid them under the floor of a bedroom closet.
According to an affidavit, 14 of the 22 cabin owners reported a total of $19,700 in damages due to the alleged burglaries.
Wallace remains in custody.
Authorities are still looking for Sixfeathers. Anyone with information on his whereabouts can call the Natrona County Sheriff's Office at 235-9282.


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With so many important electrical loads in home these days having a reliable source of emergency power is becoming more critical. Refrigerators, freezers, sump, sewer, and well pumps, cordless phones, home medical devices, alarm systems, and many other important devices all need electricity to operate. Solar electricity can be a great alternative to a generator to power these devices in the event of a power outage. Solar power is clean, quiet, and requires very little maintenance. In fact, a solar back-up system can actually make you money when the power is on. As long as the sun is shining, your solar panels can be putting electricity back on the grid, reducing your electric bill.
Solar electric technology can be expensive. In some instances, like a remote, off-grid home or cabin, the choice to go solar is obvious. In a home that is already connected to the commercial power grid there are more things to consider. A cleaner environment, the security of emergency power, partial or full independence from the power company, the novelty of generating electricity from the sun, and other factors make the case for installing a solar system. Thanks to many recent developments the economics of solar power are improving in Virginia.
Electricity in Virginia is cheaper than the national average, but has gone up as much as 17% recently. Also, Virginia has recently announced a state rebate program that provides $2,000 per kilowatt of system. The Federal government offers a 30% tax credit towards the installation of a solar system. Huffman Electrical Systems can also put our solar customers in touch with a broker, Sol Systems, LLC, who buys Renewable Energy Credits. This can amount to additional income of hundreds of dollars a year depending on system size.
Taking all these incentive into account can allow a solar electric system to pay for itself in as little as 6 years. In a way, a solar electric system can be seen as an insurance policy against higher utility rates. We have seen some customers, who don't want to invest in the stock market or real estate at the present time, decide that investing in a solar electric system is their best option. If we know anything about electric rates we know they will rise.
Solar systems are very modular in nature. We can literally build one any size, from 1 solar panel to over a hundred. It all depends on the needs, space, and budget of the customer. For most residential systems $8,000 is the minimum cost of a small, turnkey system. A complete system for a large off-grid home could cost up to 30 or 40 thousand dollars. In many situations this cost is less than having the utility company run lines to your location; and you avoid the monthly power bill.
If you're considering a gasoline generator for your RV, consider instead a solar electric system to keep your batteries charged and allow for the use of all your appliances except the air conditioner. Your camping neighbors will thank you for not disrupting their camping experience with generator exhaust and noise. Most camper systems are priced competitively with a quality generator.


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If you are looking for suspension seating solutions from a trusted company with experience, then KAB Performance Seating are the specialists for you. Offering a range of seating products and designs that have being expertly executed to ensure that each one is strong and safe, we also promise you maximum comfort every time.
Here at KAB Performance Seating, we only use state of the art technology to give you state of the art designs which include 5 position lumber support, backrest angle adjustment, moulded body contoured cushions, and the highest quality covers and fabrics.


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Monday, August 1, 2011
Juno recommends Norm De Plume for Aug
Juno Records have put up their Deep House Recommendations for August 2011 and they have included the "Groove Grocer" EP from Norm De Plume available now on purple vinyl from our Kolour LTD imprint. Lot's of great selections on there, well worth your time to go dig through.
To check out their recommendations, click here!
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Memorial Day Weekend Round-Up
As we gear up for the long weekend, we thought it might be nice to share some of our favorite recipe ideas for a healthy and delicious summer BBQ spent with friends and family. Believe it or not, you can indulge while still staying on the healthy path.
For a delicious take on a summer staple, check out this Chipotle Lime Grilled Corn recipe.
If you're looking for a healthier take on burgers, look no further than this Black Bean Burger recipe.
For an updated take on a summer salad, this Roasted Shrimp and Arugula Salad is a winner.
Looking to appear decadent? Try the Secretly Vegan Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip. Your guests will never know the difference.
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Yesterday was our sleep in day with Lorraine getting up at 745 and Phil about 830am. Today, we decided to take a walk down the road in the town. Along the way we saw the police station, medical clinic, school, regatta point, and the highlight of our walk, the Garden of Eden. Willie Rolle, who is the uncle of Lorraine of Lorraine's Cafe fame, gathered driftwood and wood on the island and has made sculptures of it. He gave us a tour and talked about the different sculptures and how they resemble animals - flamingos, lions, tigers, bears, iguanas, and others and different people - a ballerina, pregnant woman and others. Then in the back yard which is a lot of rock, he showed us all the fruits and some vegetables that he was growing - mostly in little depressions in the rock that has some soil in it. He grows Guava, noni fruit, tamaran fruit, mangos, papyras, pigeon peas, sweet corn, and some lettuce that was going to see. I can't remember everything he is growing. He is quite a character and I'll try to upload some of the photos that I took.
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About 730pm we went back to the boat and knit/read until bed time.
Monday, January 31
Black Point
Hard to believe this is the last day of January. It's warm and breezy. This morning we went in separate dinghys to fish south of Blackpoint around a point about 1.5 mi south of here. Phil and I put the 8hp engine on the dinghy. We weren't successful in catching any fish but had a good time. Phil and Steve were snorkeling and the rest of us were fishing. Wish that I had a lookie bucket - which is a 5gal pal that has the bottom cut out and plexiglass in it's place. Lets you see under the water very easily. I hope there is one that I can get - or at least buy the bucket and plexiglass separately so Phil can make one.
Today was also laundry day - 3 loads this time. Met up with Dawn and Randy of S/V Nirvana Now, whom we originally met in Hampton, VA. They will come over for supper and cards about 5pm so I'll need to leave soon to get ready.
We are planning on staying tomorrow here and then leave Wednesday to go to Farmers Cay for their festival on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. It looks like the weather has a good chance of being good. Then next weather window go to Lee Stocking Island and then to Georgetown. I don't know what the internet signal will be there, but hope to have some. At this time we have cell phone for our Bahamian Cell phone. It's hard not having regular contact with family and friends in the States.
Of course I worry about Rachel and Katie and hope that everything is going well with my sister-in-law's pregnancy. From what I hear, everything is good.
We heard what the salt water does on boats, and it sure if affecting Changes. This is hard for Phil as he has always keep up with her upkeep. Yesterday he did polish the chrome to get off as much rust as he could. He also wants to check the holding tank, but can't think about doing that job until we get to Georgetown.
I see that there is another storm coming to the north so hope everyone stays safe.
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This Tuesday, August 6th, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. neighborhoods across the nation are gathering to celebrate National Night Out Against Crime (NNOAC). It's a night for police and community partners to come together to send a message to criminals – we're organized and fighting back.
Chief Scott Silverii has announced that the Thibodaux Police Department will be hosting a site again this year at the Stark Municipal Complex, and will have Police Officers visiting the various sites throughout the city.
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Flywheel Energy StorageAdded 79 Views / 0 Likes
This is a look at using a flywheel to store energy. This is a method of storing energy that isn't talked about much but has been around since ancient times. We use it everyday in countless applications. It is this video that got me interested in this topi
Flywheel Energy OverunityAdded 92 Views / 0 Likes
This device generates energy and stores power. In order to accomplish this, I utilized a step motor to generate the initial energy which is then stored into a DC capacitor. From there the energy goes into a rechargeable 9 V battery (200 mAh) which is then
Energy Flywheel AnimationAdded 34 Views / 0 Likes
Animation for an energy flywheel animation. This was created for a school project for ME501. The model was also rapid prototyped. This flywheel was designed to store energy mechanically to be converted to electricity.
FLYWHEEL FLY!! ESS Eco Friendly robust flywheel batteryAdded 36 Views / 0 Likes
Flywheel Energy Storage SystemAdded 91 Views / 0 Likes
A PPT on Flywheel Energy Storage System. A flywheel, in essence is a mechanical battery - simply a mass rotating about an axis. Flywheels store energy mechanically in the form of kinetic energy.They take an electrical input to accelerate the rotor up to s
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Flywheel Energy Storage - Test oneAdded 76 Views / 0 Likes
Test 1 - Flywheel Energy storage. Maximum rpm: 45.000u/min Stored Energy: 0,9kJ
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