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Ahhh... Wizardry. The game that beat my ass the two times I attempted it in the distant past. At least the PC and the NES versions did. For this undertaking I will being using the Super Nintendo version which also includes the next two chapters in the Wizardry saga. The ability to carry the party over to the next game in the series is my main reason for playing the remake but also to avoid repeating titles.
Wizardry has a reputation for being an extremely difficult game, requiring painstaking mapping skillz and the virtue of patience. It can be very unforgiving as it kills, poisons, and paralyzes the characters into submission. A resurrection or paralysis cure at the Temple of Cant is very costly for a low leveled party. So much so that characters will often have to stay deceased while the survivors gather enough gold for the uber greedy priests.
|Yeah, you'd better keep
your face hidden.
To do this, one must create new characters, gain a few levels, and hope that the n00bz don't get killed as well. While this frequent switching out of characters within a party does mean more grinding, it also gives a great depth to the game as well. Instead of having a set cast of characters like most console RPGs do, every character has a mortal fragility about them. No one character feels like the hero of the story. A story with a defined hero has a certain amount of permanency, like in the movies. The hero may get injured and even die but you know deep down that they'll always overcome. Wizardry lacks that and I find it works extremely well for a RPG. It gives an added tension that no one is safe from the perils of the dungeons. The higher the level of the character that dies the more expensive it is to resurrect them. A high level character could be out of commission for quite some time before the funds become available. If they keep dying, it could be time to let them rot and focus character building efforts on guys who don't suck nads.
|Possible nadsuckers.
If that isn't enough to keep a party in constant member flux, Wizardry also incorporates a basic alignment system (Good, Neutral, Evil) for characters. A party cannot be made with good and evil characters in it (neutrals are fine with everyone). The handling of certain events in the game can result in an alignment shift for a character. The simplicity of the system makes it easy to bypass any of these effects (good and evil choices are obvious) if desired. I personally like this for a role play standpoint and will pick the "wrong" choice from time to time and see if anyone shifts.
All of these factors have aggregated to result in having a good-based party and an evil one. I'm role playing it so they are in direct competition with other. When the good guys come back from an expedition, they must rest while the baddies try their hand at exploring. It'll be interesting to see which one will eventually slay the game's antagonist, Werdna.
|Pictured: Not Werdna.
Not even close.
So far, the difficulty seems to be nerfed from the non-SNES versions. There was not much problem getting characters to level 5 or so with few hinderances. This was a worry at first because if the SNES is indeed easier, I cannot claim my Wizardry achievement badge without the caveat that it's the SNES version. At dungeon level three, it finally started getting a little more like the Wizardry I remember. I had just started getting lazy and speed tapping through the fights because my all fighter front line were barely being hit and had enough Hit Points to soak up damage anyhow. An encounter with a large group of Zombies and Slimes quickly brought my ass into check with poison and paralysis martinis for everyone. The two who didn't drink had to drag their comrades, two apiece, back through the treacherous dungeons to the town. One died from poison despite the Priest sinking all the healing spells into him. Hey, I got out of line for just a moment and Wizardry gave me a bitch slap reminder of just who I was playing with.
|At least we got this
groovy dancing frog.
That was bad enough. It wasn't until after I got back to the town that I realized that the priest of the group was actually experienced enough to cast a paralysis curing spell. Cursing my stupidity, I thought I would still be able to get the paralyzed members from the temple and cure them myself, saving hundreds of golds in the process. It was then I noticed that the evil priest had turned good and would now refuse to heal his evil ex-comrades. Isht.
The Evils now have most members incapacitated and will require fresh meat to refill their ranks. Luckily a high level associate of the Goods has recently turned to the dark side and can now guide the fledglings to a more sure bounty of experience points. But first the Goods get their attempt to map the rest of level three...


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Two monkeys (Macacus rhesus) were observed on their usual normal diet over a period of six weeks. They were then placed on a diet complete except for absence of vitamin G. Observations were repeatedly made over a period of 111 days, at the end of which the animals were sacrificed and autopsied. Data were collected on the effects of this diet on the bacteria, fungi, and protozoa of the stools; on the oral blood sugar tolerance, the blood count, the gastric acidity, the weight, gastro-intestinal x-rays, gross pathology post mortem and histology of the intestine.
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Happy Holidays to you all! After a few days without power, I went searching for scenes that showed the beautiful side of the ice storm. I want to post a couple here, and a few more on my flicker site http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrgrosky. This one was captured with my Panasonic Lumix TZ5 at an ISO of 100, an aperture of 3.4, and a shutter speed of 1/800. The power blackout plus a couple of weeks preparing for my first ever two craft fairs pulled me away from my photo blog, but I'm back now. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and best wishes to all those who celebrate other winter holidays like Ramadan, Kwanza, Dwali, St. Lucia's Day, Los Posadas, and Chinese New Year. May the New Year bring peace, health, wisdom, and joy to you all and to all nations of the world.
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A popular Central Ohio weatherman lost his battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia on Wednesday.
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The LISA-Service Desk is located in the Citadel; the entrance is on the O&O square.
If you have any questions, please contact the Servicedesk ICT of the ICT Service Centre,
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From now on, both the issue of the staff card as well as the issue of the login information for your ICT account will be organized at one central location.
In order to obtain your staff card and your login information, you must be able to identify yourself with your valid proof of identity.
When do you receive a staff card?
As a UT member of staff you will receive your staff card upon commencement of employment. You can identify yourself with this and make use of all the UT facilities. The staff card is strictly personal with your photo and your UT staff number (M number). It is not permitted for you to allow third parties to use the card.
The staff card has many functions, such as:
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In order to make your staff card, we will need your photograph. This will be made by a member of staff from the Servicedesk ICT. The staff card will then be immediately made for you.
Also for members of staff of the ITC the employee card will be made at the Servicedesk ICT.
Pay attention! the login data for the IT account of the premises is offered in the workplace.
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In addition to the staff card, members of staff are entitled to a Campus Card, a card for sports and culture on the Campus! You also need the card to become a member of the various associations. The Campus Card is added to the existing staff card. Members of staff must register via Campus Card registration system DMS. Via the Campus Card website you can also find more information about the sports and activities on offer.


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Because 80 percent of traffic is distributed throughout search results, a business needs a highly efficient SEO strategy. Although the process of structuring an SEO blueprint may seem challenging, you can enhance multiple web pages and boost traffic dramatically by following seven steps.
1. Audit the Framework
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Data management is critical when implementing procedures to enhance SEO rankings. If data reports aren't used correctly to determine how traffic is affecting sales, you won't know where to make changes when sales need a boost. The process of studying SEO data throughout a minor or major marketing project is easy because many social media platforms and SEO companies have tools that compile traffic information.
3. Generate Proper Landing Pages
SEO is a complicated process that can be very time-consuming; as a result, a business needs landing pages that have the ability to influence sales. If one doesn't design a page correctly, most prospects won't spend any time studying the information that's structured to produce sales.
The best way to possibly generate many sales during major marketing projects is by building multiple landing pages for specific products. This strategy will direct a high volume of traffic to these pages quickly and efficiently.
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Many consumers are now using their mobile phones during situations when products and solutions are needed, and this is why typical business pages must have elements that are specifically designed for mobile gadgets. Many companies that provide traditional design solutions also offer mobile-friendly themes, so the process of updating pages for mobile users isn't challenging.
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To boost sales, you'll need targeted traffic, and the best way to accomplish important sales goals using SEO traffic is by using proper keywords. Many keywords can boost traffic in practical ways; however, the best keywords can give a page consistent traffic. Because traffic trends are always changing, an SEO strategy must be updated regularly based on the latest keyword results.
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Hugh Hefner's teenage girlfriends are installing stripper poles in their bedroom.
Twins Kristina and Karissa Shannon, 19, do not share sleeping quarters with the 83-year-old Playboy mogul - he stays with his number-one girlfriend, 23-year-old Crystal Harris - but are still thrilled with the space they have at the Playboy Mansion.
Karissa said: "Our room is pimp. We've got the round spinning bed from Chicago, a kickass big-screen TV and we have the perfect view of all the parties in the backyard. And we're getting a stripper pole in there, too."
Crystal is equally as happy with the set-up, and admits dating the magazine publisher feels like a dream come true.
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In an emergency such as a heart attack, you would be horrified to find only one attendant in the emergency room of your local hospital. One attendant alone, handling hundreds of patients, managing paperwork, painkillers and prescriptions. An already long wait would seem like an eternity, and some things would be overlooked. Quality of service would be compromised.
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After fishing, tourism is the most important economic activity for the city. Development to date includes 70 restaurants, 42 hotels and motels and 14 RV facilities.
Ecotourism finds in Rocky Point unique landscapes. During low tide, sea level fluctuates up to 6 meters, leaving exposed an assortment of sea life, sea shells,
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Only 52 kilometers northwest of Rocky Point in the Altar Desert is "The Pinacate," which has been recognized as a biosphere reserve. This place reveals thousand year-old gigantic craters which are more than a kilometer in diameter and 120 meters deep. Nature lovers will discover an amazing and varied animal and plant life.
In addition to all of the activities found in this marvelous destination in Sonora, there are plenty of events from which to choose in Rocky Point.
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Rocky Point is a newly-discovered paradise for tourists to Sonora. During the early 1930's, it became known as a refuge of fishermen and people seeking adventure.
Located 100 kilometers (62 miles) from the US border, Rocky Point has the advantage of being "Free Zone"; which means the visitor enters without having to complete time-consuming paper work and immigration procedures. No wonder tourists from Arizona, Nevada,
New Mexico and California claim Rocky Point as a favorite destination.
The beauty of this place is unique. Its solid rock formation of volcanic origin (La Choya) has become the symbol of locals. Rocky Point has an average temperature of 35° C in the summer and 18°C during the winter, making it the perfect spot to enjoy the sea, sun, beaches, bays and inlets.
There is no limit to activities in Rocky Point, whether one takes a walk on its beautiful beaches, where gentle waves invite swimmers, windsurfs, sails, scuba dives and simply reclines to enjoy a beautiful view. In addition, there is numerous places to choose from restaurants to diners and coastal locations for a vibrant night life.


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23 April 2015
A&E Waiting Times Sink to New Worst Level
Accident and emergency units in England have had their worst three months for more than a decade.
Between January and March, just 91.8% of patients were seen within the recommended four hour A&E waiting target.
The target to treat 95% of patients within four hours - covering the point from someone arrives at A&E to when they are either discharged, transferred to another part of the NHS or admitted to hospital for further treatment – was missed for the second quarter in a row.
So far this year 440,000 patients have waited more than four hours for treatment – the worst three month performance since the waiting time target was introduced in 2004.
Major A&E departments have missed their quarterly targets successively since 2012 while the target was missed overall for 2014-15– the first time this has happened since 2003-04.
Despite this, A&E departments in England are currently performing better than Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales and over the last 12 months have seen more than 22 million patients, including more than 5.4 million emergency admissions – an increase of 4% on the previous year.
Although NHS staff must be commended on managing to admit, treat and discharge more than nine out of 10 patients within four hours amid unprecedented demand, these latest quarterly figures illustrate the kind of relentless pressure the NHS in England faces every day whether this is in hospital A&E departments or walk-in care centres where patients can be seen for less serious issues without the need for an appointment.
This kind of pressure will only continue unless we see an end to NHS staff cuts particularly in regard to district nurses, and sustained investment across the board, especially in community services.
If the government fails to massively invest in front line care in the community services or recruit more nurses and GPs, hospitals will continue to face ongoing strain and the kind of so-called "winter pressures" lasting all year round.
A&E departments are seeing more patients than ever before and without these remedies, the NHS will continue to see moral plummeting, a rise in medical negligence compensation claims and more and more people missing out on the kind of expert patient care they deserve.
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Cutting down the cost of our weekly food shop has been a mission of mine for over 3 years now. We've tried various different money saving tips that we've heard of from others. Some have worked really well and others have been a waste of time.
Today I'm going to share with you my top 6 tips for saving money on food but first I want to let you know about the CNUK Frugal Foodie Campaign…
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Contact Numbers UK has asked me to take part in their Frugal Foodie Campaign. They want to hear my best tips for saving money on food including utilising club cards, taking advantage of deals, saving money and other frugal foodie tips.
Who are Contact Numbers UK? They are a specialist service that allows customers easy access to a database of telephone numbers such as Sainsbury's, Morrisons and Tesco, perfect for when you want to get in touch with them to see if you're getting the best deals and the most out of your club card!
Below are my tips, all from our personal experience. Our weekly food shop on average is now between £40-£55, (it varies depending on whether Mummy needs wine that week or not!) That amount is for a family of four and one dog.
6 Tips for Saving Money on Food
Don't meal plan!
I know you are probably going to think I've lost the plot with this one. Every money saving expert will tell you that meal planning is a must if you want to save money but hear me out.
If you meal plan you have a very rigid list of items that you require. So what happens if those particular items aren't on offer that week? You end up paying more than you might another week.
The one thing that has drastically reduce our weekly food shop bill is going with the flow. Every week we go into the store and see what's on offer that week. We then create meals around what we've bought. This does require a bit of thinking on your feet but worth it for the cost savings.
Check Out The Reduce Aisles
You know that aisles that you always ignore. The one where the food has those big yellow stickers on them and you don't want to look like a cheap skate by hovering by it? That is where you are going to find the best deals of the day.
Yes, most of the food is at its best before date but it's not a use by date. The difference is best before has nothing do with the safety of the food. In other words, it won't harm you if you eat it but it may not be at its best.
The use by date, however, is another story and could potentially cause harm if eaten after that date. Once you know the difference you can snap up some great bargains.
One thrifty blogger I know managed to get 2 weeks worth of meat for under £5! She froze it all as soon as she got home.
Don't Skip The World Food Aisle
This is a tip that I have only recently discovered myself and I'm so glad I did. The world food aisle at your local supermarket is hiding a secret from you. It's where you can get items that you would ordinarily buy in another aisle for less money!
Naan bread is a good example. I used to get my naan bread from the 'normal' section with the Indian sauce jars, the rice packets and so on. All with brands that I recognise. However, if you take a trip down the world food aisle you can often find naan bread that is 20p cheaper.
The savings don't just stop at naan bread though. You can also often find chopped tomatoes, chickpeas, instant noodles and even ham cheaper. Take a look the next time you're in store and see what savings you can make.
Buy Supermarket Own Brands
Don't discount the supermarket own brand items. A lot of them are very good and you wouldn't know the difference between them and the leading brands.
We experimented with different ones until we found switches that we liked. We now buy supermarket own baked beans, ketchup, butter, cheese the list goes on. Don't be a brand snob as it will end up costing you more.
If you really can't get over having supermarket own brand items in your cupboard then why not consider having glass jars that you can transfer the items into when you get home. No one will know and you'll save yourself money in the long run.
Use up Your Leftovers
Before you even get into the supermarket you can make savings at home by using up your leftovers. 13 billion pounds of edible food waste was thrown away from UK homes in 2015. *Love Food Hate Waste.
We use all of our leftovers. A meal that you had one night will still be good for 3 days after you've cooked it if kept in the fridge. Just remember the 3 days and out rule. If you're not going to eat it before then you can always freeze it for another day.
There are also lots of things you can make from leftovers. Like crisps from your potato skins. They're really easy to make, don't cost you anything and taste great.
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Take Advantage of your Club cards
Using your club cards every time you shop is a great way to get some extra bargains. Personally, around September time we start to only shop at one supermarket instead of shopping around like we normally do.
We then remember to use our club card for that store every time we go. Normally this gives us a good amount of money saving vouchers just before Christmas. One year we did this at Tesco and they had their triple points offer on. I managed to get £85 worth of presents for nothing! That was a good year.
Tip: Remember to use your club card when getting fuel. The other half does a lot of miles so this really ramps it up for us.
Do you have any frugal foodie tips for saving money on food? If so I'd love to read them in the comments section below.
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Oat Milk
Oat milk is a nutritious, delicious alternative to dairy milk. Oats are known for their healing properties, providing a boost in energy, high protein and fiber. They can help lower cholesterol, boost your immune system, prevent heart disease, control sugar levels, and improve skin health. Plus its super easy and cheap to make!
Oat Milk
1 cup organic oats (rolled or steel-cut)
3 cups of water
Pour oats and water into a good blender. Let them soak for 20-30 mins. Then blend, until velvety and smooth. Pour oat mixture through a fine sifter or muslin cloth into a jug. It will keep in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Want to spice it up? Try vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon essential oil or cardamom.
Prefer it a little sweeter? Add a tablespoon of maple or date syrup.
Orange-Cinnamon Bullet Proof Coffee
Some mornings require a bullet proof coffee! How do you make it better? By adding essential oils of course! Fat burning, detoxing and delicious! Here's a recipe for my favorite version.
Orange-Cinnamon Bullet Proof Coffee
8oz freshly brewed, organic, free trade coffee
1 fat teaspoon organic, unrefined coconut oil
1 drop Young Living cinnamon EO
1 drop Young Living orange EO
I place all the ingredients in a large glass measuring jug and blend with a submersion blender for 15 seconds or so.
Then enjoy!
Super Noodles
Replace your high carbohydrate noodles with veggies! Nobody needs a big bowl or white flour, oil and sugar. A bowl of pure veggies disguised as noodles? My kids love them and it makes me feel good knowing they are filling up on nourishing, healthy foods.
Super Noodles
2 zucchini
2 carrots
1 sweet potato
One vegetable peeler or spiralizer.
Makes 2-4 servings depending on size.
Peel your veggies into long strips then set on paper towels to "dry" for 15 mins. Squeeze out excess liquid (super important step). Heat for 3-5 mins in a hot skillet with a good quality butter or coconut oil.
You can serve these with marinara, butter, grated Parmesan, curry or make noodle soup with them! Use them exactly like that unhealthy pasta and the possibilities are endless.
Deliciously Detoxing Ice Cream
Start your day with a heaping bowl of ice cream and detox your body while you eat it! This ice cream is chock full of antioxidants, super fruits, energizing oils, and tons of fiber. It also has zero fat, is super sweet and low in calories.
3 Ingredient Detox Ice Cream
1 banana, frozen
1 cup blueberries, frozen
1-2 ounces Ningxia Red
Makes one generous bowl.
To make this yummy treat just peel and freeze a banana for at least 6 hours. Take your frozen banana, frozen blueberries, 1-2 ounces of Ningxia Red and blend on high for 30 seconds.
That's it! Whole, pure, nourishing food, that taste like a dessert!
Perfectly Falafel
Falafel is traditionally a Mediterranean dish, I grew up on it and am so excited to share my families recipe with you. My kids call them "Falafel burgers", they are very similar to a veggie burger, but they have so much more flavor. Falafel are commonly fried, but I bake mine to be a little more health conscious. I hope you love them as much as we do!
1.5 medium onions, cut into large pieces
4 cloves of garlic
1.5 cans of organic chickpeas, drained
1 large handful of flat parsley
1 large handful of cilantro
1/2 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon Trader Joe's 21 Seasoning Salute
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1/2-1 cup of chickpea flour
Preset oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit
Place onion and garlic in a food processor. Pulse until diced, don't over process.
Pour the onion mixture into a large bowl and set aside.
Then pour chickpeas, parsley, cilantro and spices into the food processor.
Mix until herbs are well diced, but don't puree! You want your Falafel to have some texture.
Pour the chickpea mix into the bowl with the onions. Mix well. Then add the chickpea flour, you want enough so that the dough is almost forming a ball, and not too sticky.
Then using your hands form balls, flatten slightly and place on a cookie sheet. You will want to bake them for 15 mins on one side, then turn them and bake for another 5 mins until browned.
I serve ours with a power greens salad, cucumbers and cashew dressing.
Super Power of Cacao
Cacao is a super, yummy, health food that is becoming increasingly popular. It's a part of my families everyday diet and here is why!
What is cacao anyway? Isn't it just fancy cocoa?
Well kind of! It comes from the seed of the same tree, the Theobroma cacao, so it starts life as the same substance. Cacao is raw and minimally processed; where as cocoa is roasted, processed and sometimes mixed with additives and preservatives.
What makes cacao a super food?
Magnesium– Cacao is the most concentrated source of magnesium found in nature. It is vitally important to heart, bone, muscle and nerve function. Studies have shown that up to 80% of Americans are magnesium deficient.
Fiber- Cacao has 9 grams of fiber per one ounce.
Iron– which is necessary for red blood cell production.
Antioxidants- They are so important to your health because they absorb the free radicals that cause damage in the body.
Mood- Cacao stimulates the brains neurotransmitters that trigger emotions, so it can make you happier!!
Anandamide- is a lipid nick named "the bliss molecule" that is found in cacao. Another mood booster!
Phenylethylamine- Is a chemical our bodies also make naturally. It helps improve focus and alertness.
How can you use it?
Cacao comes in a powder form and as nibs, which replace both cocoa and chocolate chips in my home. We use it in all recipes requiring either. Cookies, smoothies, pancakes, ice cream, you name it! Its very, versatile and has a great taste! I find it to be a bit sweeter than traditional cocoa.
So grab yourself a bag and try it out!
Fruits, Nuts and Essential Oils
A whole foods diet can make a huge difference in you life. Especially if you struggle with health issues or weight concerns. What does whole food mean exactly? Its food in its original form, nothing processed or manufactured. Nature at its best! Grains, fruit, vegetables, beans/legumes, nuts in their natural form. It can seem a little overwhelming at first, to change your whole way of eating, but with baby steps and great ideas you can get there and feel amazing again!
This was my lunch yesterday, Ningxia Red in my water, fruits and nuts, and a capsule of essential oils. I am trying to lean down a little, I can't really call it baby weight anymore, since my baby is 4 years old!! Anyhow I'm sure some of you know how I feel! It's hard to lose those last few pounds. So my capsule is for wellness and weight loss. I include lime, orange, peppermint, grapefruit, cinnamon and ginger essential oils. The perfect combo for what I need! Adding oils to your daily routine can really kick-start your health!
Need more ideas to get started? Follow along there will be more to come!!
Natural Sun Protection
Summer is one of my favorite times of the year! Farmers markets, gardening, swimming, vacations, all kinds of fun in the sun. It's also the time of year for sun protection. Most over the counter versions of sunscreen are full of toxic chemicals, even the natural versions are sometimes questionable. I like to know exactly what I'm putting on my children. This year I am making my own. My fair-skinned friend has had great luck with it on her and her children. The great thing about these recipes, they aren't only natural and pure, they are actually good for you!
Version #1
1 bottle YL Lavender lotion
1 bottle Myrrh EO
1 bottle Carrot Seed EO
Blend the essential oils with the lotion, then store in a glass jar. Apply 20 mins before heading into the sun. Reapply every 60-90 mins.
Version #2
1/2 cup Shea butter
1/2 cup coconut oil
1 bottle Carrot Seed EO
40 drops Lavender EO
Melt the Shea and coconut oil together. I use the double boiler method. Then whip the oils together with a hand mixer, you can set the bowl in ice to speed up the process. When the mixture starts to thicken add in the essential oils and continue until thick and creamy. Apply 20 mins before heading into the sun. Reapply every 60-90 mins.
**For two in one, sunscreen and bug repellent take recipe #2 and switch the Lavender, for Purification 🙂
I only use the very, best essential oils on my family, Young Living. For more info on those click here.
Ningxia Red Smoothie
This week I started using Ningxia Red as part of my daily routine. Wow, what a difference! I have so much more energy, require less sleep and have such a balanced mood. It's a keeper for sure! I wanted to share one of my favorite ways to drink it each morning; quick, easy and tasty!
Ningxia Red Smoothie
1oz Ningxia Red
1/2 cup frozen strawberries
1/2 banana
Large handful of good greens (kale, spinach etc.)
1 tablespoon cacao nibs
1/2 cup water
Put all the ingredients into a good blender, blend until silky, smooth. Then drink up!


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Jeb Bush Addresses Business Council of Alabama
By Brandon Moseley
Alabama Political Reporter
Tuesday, October 7, former Florida Governor Jeb Bush was in Birmingham for a fundraiser for the powerful Business Council of Alabama (BCA) and its influential ProgressPAC.
The former Florida Governor has been mentioned as a possible GOP Presidential contender. His brother, former President George W. Bush (R) told Fox News's Brian Kilmeade recently, "[Jeb] and I had a conversation. I of course was pushing for him to run for president, he of course was saying, 'I haven't made up my mind.'" President Bush said, "I truly don't think he has, and plus I don't think he liked it that his older brother was pushing him." "He [Jeb] understands what it's like to be president for not only the person running or serving, plus family. He's seen his dad, he's seen his brother. And so, he's a very thoughtful man, and he's weighing his options."
President Bush was interviewed live by "Fox and Friends" host Brian Kilmeade in Dallas, Texas, at the Las Colinas Country Club shortly before the second day of the Bush Center's Fourth Annual Warrior Open golf tournament, which honors wounded soldiers.
Jeb and George's father, George H. Bush (R) was President of the United States from 1989 to 1993.
The BCA held a reception, dinner, photo opportunity, and leadership round table with Gov. Jeb Bush at the Sheraton in Birmingham. According to information provided by BCA, contributions for the Chairman's Dinner were used to support BCA's political action committee, ProgressPAC. All funds received from organizations prohibited from giving to political action committees are used strictly to cover expenses directly incurred by the Chairman's Dinner event and are not used for any political purpose.
State Representative Jack Williams (R) from Vestavia attended the event. Rep. Williams said on Facebook afterwards that Gov. Jeb Bush shared stories about his family and his thoughts on politics and current events with Alabama business leaders at Tuesday'BCA Annual Dinner.
While Jeb has far more support in Alabama for President than any other likely GOP contender according to polling done over the summer by Cygnal, the popular former Governor does have his detractors.
Shelby County Republican Executive Committee Member and prominent Tea Party organizer Steve Johnson referred to Gov. Jeb Bush on Williams Facebook as a "RINO" (Republican in Name Only – a derogatory term directed at Republicans that aren't conservative enough).
Rep. Jack Williams replied, "Steve Johnson that's sad – and that mentality will keep Democrats in the White House. I thought he did an outstanding job of laying out what he was for and where he would like to see our country go."
Steve Johnson replied, "He supports open borders and Common Core. It is sad that you would support him."
Rep. Williams responded, "I heard him speak and when he mentioned immigration he did not advocates open borders. But if our mentality us let's find out what we disagree on so we can continue to eliminate viable candidates then we will continue to lose elections. Reagan said the person who agrees with me 80% of the time I'd my friend. We have left that way of thinking."
Expect more GOP Presidential candidates to find reasons to visit Alabama over the next 17 months as the state's Presidential Primary is fairly early in the process.
Internal report on Alabama inmate's death backs statements by concerned whistleblowers
Almost all of the information in the report has already been published through APR's own independent reporting on McMillian's death, and the report corroborates much of APR's reporting.
Many of the allegations made by concerned workers at an Alabama prison about the death of an inmate were corroborated in a report filed by an officer who was involved in the incident.
Darnell McMillian, 38, was on suicide watch when he died on June 22 after correctional officers placed him in a cell with another inmate, Demetris Eatmon, who was also on suicide watch. Statements by the two workers and a narrative in the report shed light on what happened in the moments before and after McMillian's death.
According to the workers' statements and the Alabama Department of Corrections internal report, once McMillian was placed in the cell with the other man, a fight ensued and officers used pepper spray to break it up. While the report notes two cans were used, one of the workers said three cans were sprayed into the cell, and the excessive amount may have resulted in his death.
The two Alabama Department of Corrections workers spoke separately to APR with concerns about McMillian's death — one by phone on July 1 and another worker on July 9. Each said they had worked with both of the inmates and the officers involved, and all knew that the other inmate who fought with McMillian was violent and that no other inmates were to be placed in his cell.
"Eatmon is a very volatile inmate. Very violent. Very big guy," one of the workers told APR. "You never put anybody in the cell with him."
One of the workers told APR previously that once the two inmates were in the cell together, they were enticed by the officers to fight, and that while they were uncertain of why they did so in this instance, such tactics are used by officers regularly when an inmate angers them, the person said.
Demetris Eatmon of Midfield pleaded guilty and is serving a 20-year sentence for attempted murder and robbery for an incident on January 12, 2004, in which he shot a man, according to court records. The duty officer report on McMillian's death lists Eatmon as a member of the Black Gangster Disciple gang, and McMillian as a member of the Imperial Gangster Disciple gang.
The lieutenant and three correctional officers who were involved in the incident all were assigned to work the mental health area of the prison, all knew the inmates well and all knew that no one else was to be placed in a cell with the other inmate, both workers said. The captain who was involved in the incident had just recently been promoted and may not have been aware, however, one worker said.
According to the duty officer report, which was completed by one of the officers involved in the incident, McMillian started hitting the other inmate while the officer was attempting to take handcuffs off the other inmate through a tray slot in the cell door. The other inmate broke free with one handcuff still attached and the two began fighting, according to the report and statements to APR by the employees.
APR isn't naming the officers or other ADOC employees involved with the incident, as there have been no criminal charges filed against any of them.
The worker who spoke to APR on July 1 said officers sprayed three cans of pepper spray into the cell, an excessive amount that may have killed him.
The worker said sometime around 6 p.m. on June 22, three correctional officers placed McMillian into the cell with Eatmon, who was known to be violent. The duty officer report notes he was placed into the cell close to 6:15 p.m. that day.
The first worker to speak to APR in July said that officers enticed the two men to fight, and once Eatmon began threatening McMillian, McMillian took the first swing. The report also notes that McMillian swung first, while the other inmate was still partially handcuffed.
One officer "drew his Aerosol Deterrent Spray, Sabre Red can #6099417" and sprayed several bursts into the cell and ordered them to stop fighting, according to the report, which states that a separate officer "retrieved the Sabre Red Cell Buster from the cube and administered a burst into the cell, with more verbal orders to stop fighting. Both inmates then complied." The cube is a secure area for officers located in the center of the cell blocks.
"The inmate was yelling that he couldn't breathe," the employee told APR on July 1 referring to McMillian.
The other inmate was taken to the infirmary, decontaminated and released back to ADOC custody by a nurse, the report states.
McMillian was taken to the infirmary in a wheelchair at around 6:25 p.m., according to the report, where a nurse "observed that inmate McMillian was non-verbal and unresponsive" and three nurses "began administering CPR and utilizing the Automatic External (sic) Difibulator."
The report states that the prison's warden was notified and arrived at the prison at 7 p.m. About 35 minutes later, paramedics arrived, and at 7:49 p.m. called a UAB doctor who pronounced McMillian dead.
The first officer to have sprayed pepper spray into the cell then "secured cell S-11 with tape and the triage room in the Infirmary. Pictures were taken of S-11 and the triage room," according to the report.
The worker who spoke to APR on July 1 said that before photos were taken, officers had inmates clean the cell of everything except for several spots of blood, which the worker said might make it appear to have been a homicide by the other inmate."
Jefferson County Coroner Bill Yates told APR in July that McMillian's final cause of death awaits toxicology and other lab results, which can take between four and six weeks, but that there did not appear to be any external injuries that could have caused his death.
"From our autopsy, I don't believe we found any type of trauma that would explain death," Yates said at the time.
The duty officer report notes the incident as "Death – Inmate-on-Inmate."
ADOC spokeswoman Samantha Rose in a message to APR on Aug. 7 said that the investigation into McMillian's death is ongoing, and therefore the department cannot comment on the matter. Rose verified the duty officer report as authentic but said that it doesn't tell the whole picture.
"Please note this file represents an initial reporting of the incident and does not include nor is reflective of information gathered during the course of the ADOC's ongoing investigation into Darnell McMillian's death," Rose said.
Rose also cautioned APR against publishing the report, saying that doing so could jeopardize the investigation.
"The information not only was unethically provided to you, it was provided in violation of the law. The disclosure of this protected information compromises the integrity of our active investigation, and we strongly advise you to consider the consequences of publishing it," Rose said.
APR decided to publish the report in redacted form for several reasons. Almost all of the information in the report has already been published through APR's own independent reporting on McMillian's death, and the report corroborates much of APR's reporting.
Additionally, in a report released July 23 by the U.S. Department of Justice on the excessive uses of force against inmates by Alabama correctional officers, investigators note systemic problems of unreported or underreported excessive use of force incidents, a failure to properly investigate them and attempts by correctional officers and their supervisors to cover them up.
"These uses of excessive force — which include the use of batons, chemical spray, and physical altercations such as kicking — often result in serious injuries and, sometimes, death," the report found.
Federal investigators also noted that despite a large number of use-of-force incidents, a small fraction are investigated above the prison-level and sent to ADOC's Investigations and Intelligence division.
APR also decided to publish the redacted report because it sheds more light on what those federal investigators said were inappropriate uses of pepper spray on inmates, and instances of officers ignoring ADOC's policies on the use of pepper spray.
"Chemical spray is regularly used as retribution. These kinds of applications of chemical agents violate the Constitution," the report reads.
Voter Protection Corps recruiting local organizers in Alabama
The national nonprofit March On is recruiting regional leaders for its Voter Protection Corps, a grassroots network of organizers who will be trained to spot and counteract voter suppression ahead of the 2020 election in 14 key states, of which Alabama is one.
"With closed polling places, broken machines, long lines and the assault on mail-in ballots, voter suppression efforts have reached dangerous new heights in 2020," said Andi Pringle, March On's director of strategic and political campaigns. "Coupled with a global pandemic, these efforts threaten our ability to hold a free, fair and safe election in November. March On is looking for young leaders who are fired up to turn out the vote and protect democracy."
Selected recruits will function as captains who then recruit at least five volunteers to form a squad. There will be about 20 squads in each state, Pringle said.
Captains will be trained by lawyers to know the ins and outs of their local election laws. They will train their squads to help voters exercise their rights to mail-in voting and early voting and will establish relationships with local election protection initiatives, election officials and community leaders.
Voter suppression can take many forms, Pringle said, including misinformation about polling locations, voter ID laws and various legal and administrative obstacles that can prevent average people "who don't live and breathe this stuff" from casting their vote. Fighting such tactics is generally talked about in terms of attorneys and happens on or after Election Day, but that doesn't prevent bureaucratic disenfranchisement that occurs in the days and weeks before the election, Pringle said.
"So the vote is already suppressed before they even get to the polls," she said.
March On is recruiting captains from the Divine 9 Black fraternities and sororities, as well as women, veterans, young professionals, college students and recent graduates. It plans to have more than 7,000 corps members nationally.
Small businesses faring better than chain stores as sales economy rebounds, retail group says
The state collected more in sales tax from stores, restaurants and online retailers in the first half of this year than in the same period last year, and that bodes well for Alabama's retail sector, according to the Alabama Retail Association.
Revenue from state sales taxes and the simplified sellers use tax program for online retailers was up nearly 6 percent during the first six months of 2020 compared to the same period last year, according to the Alabama Department of Revenue.
Collections were down in March and April compared to 2019 but increased significantly in May and June. While sales tax collections for June were up 11.32 percent over June of last year — the first such double-digit growth since a 10.99 percent increase in April 2019 — part of the increase is due to some small businesses being allowed to delay remitting sales tax from February, March and April until as late as June 1.
That fudges the numbers somewhat, but the overall takeaway is that Alabamians have continued to spend despite the global health pandemic, albeit in different ways, said ARA spokesperson Nancy King Dennis.
When places like grocery stores and home improvement stores were the only businesses that were open, their sales went up. Consumers continued to buy even though their options were limited, many with help from federal unemployment insurance that created an influx to the local economy, Dennis said.
While some businesses, including large chain stores, have closed due to the pandemic, shops and restaurants that were able to pivot and adapt did better, she said. Businesses that sell on as many channels as possible — in-store and online, including using social media — have been particularly successful.
"Smaller retailers are actually probably doing better than the larger big chain stores because they're closer to their customers, they know their customer base," Dennis said. "For the time that stores were closed, they were selling over Facetime, they were doing a lot of social media sales."
The retail industry employs a quarter of Alabama's private-sector workers, more than any other industry, according to the ARA. It provides the state with almost $2.5 billion in sales tax each year, which was about 20 percent of state revenue last year.
"When looking at the numbers back in March and April, my thought was we wouldn't see an increase over the previous year for any months until probably 2021," she said.
Rick Brown, president of the ARA, urged Alabamians to shop local in order to keep open small businesses that contribute to their communities.
"Alabama's retailers and restaurants are leading our state's recovery," Brown said in a statement. "They continue to put people back to work, pivot to make their businesses safe for their customers and employees and innovate to serve customers however those customers prefer."
Chancellor appoints Cynthia Anthony interim president at Lawson State Community College
Anthony has 30 years of higher education experience, most recently serving as interim vice chancellor for student success for the Alabama Community College System and executive vice president and dean of students at Lawson State.
Alabama Community College System Chancellor Jimmy Baker has announced the appointment of Cynthia Anthony as interim president of Lawson State Community College after longtime Lawson State President Perry Ward recently announced his retirement effective Aug. 31, 2020.
Anthony has 30 years of higher education experience, most recently serving as interim vice chancellor for student success for the Alabama Community College System and executive vice president and dean of students at Lawson State.
Prior to her leadership at Lawson State, Anthony served at Bessemer State Technical College, which merged with Lawson State in 2005. In addition to various other leadership rolls within the ACCS, she served as interim president at three other ACCS institutions: Drake State Community and Technical College, Shelton State Community College and Enterprise State Community College.
"Dr. Anthony has been an important part of the Alabama Community College System for three decades and I look forward to working with her as she leads Lawson State during this important transition," Baker said. "Dr. Anthony is an insightful and intuitive leader whose career has been focused on helping students and expanding their educational opportunities. The students, faculty, and staff at Lawson State is in capable hands with Dr. Anthony at the helm."
Anthony earned a bachelor of arts degree in Psychology from Talladega College. She received both her educational specialist degree in educational leadership and her master of education degree in counseling from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She completed her doctorate in educational leadership through a joint program at UAB and the University of Alabama.
She was awarded UAB's Department of Education's Outstanding Alumni Award in 2005.
"Student success has always been at the very core of every role I've filled within Alabama's community colleges and I look forward to this opportunity to continue the great tradition of student achievement at Lawson State," Anthony said. "I care deeply about the Birmingham and Bessemer communities and I look forward to continuing to work alongside public and private sector leaders to ensure we're helping our students meet their education and training goals."
Anthony's tenure as interim president at Lawson State Community College will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 1.


text: Hi Lucas, On Mon, Mar 11, 2013 at 03:43:16PM +0100, Lucas Nussbaum wrote: > First, I don't think that age matters that much. imho, age does matter. See Bulbullle's notice why he doesn't run. I've seen people leaving other projects by eg. way of heart attack or traffic accident, too. Younger people tend to have less of the health problems, as well as more spare time. > You write about attracting people to free software. I'm not sure that we > have a problem here. I think we have. In my opinion, many users don't realise the value of "free as in free speech", and only see the value of "free as in free beer". Although I have tried to campaign in that direction, I have utterly failed to explain this issue to many people (esp. business people). > The number of free software users increases. Free ... mostly by way of accident, eg. by getting Ubuntu after their umpteenth computer breakdown due to a virus attack. > So we need to get more free software users to use Debian, more Debian > users to contribute, more contributors to become regular contributors, > etc. But I think I addressed that in my answer to Timo in > https://lists.debian.org/debian-vote/2013/03/msg00014.html Your roadmap feels quite natural, but it's not yet a plan because the devil is in the detail: *How* do we get more people to use/... Debian? Simply saying "we need help" may easily make us look like beggars, yielding the opposite effect. Imho, a large part of the answer is in getting the cool back into Debian. In my discussion with other developers, I get the impression that Debian is viewed a huge bureaucratic monster, and you almost have to have a Ph.D. before you can reasonably expect to contribute. Which would preclude the participation of younger developers, if it were true, but I am convinced that it deters talent. Imho, we have to change that, somehow. OT (maybe redirect to -project?): I would also like to see Debian to be more inviting to special interest groups. For a while, it may have been web server administrators, who can pull Debian out of the box and are quickly up and running with a stable server platform. But eg. accountants are not yet catered for in a similar way (let's quarrel about the reasons for that elsewhere), and similar arguments go for other large potential user groups - eg. I've been told that significant problems exist for Asian users. The two projects I would like to commend for their efforts in that direction (probably because I have overlooked similar efforts elsewhere) are DebianEdu and DebianMed. At the next level of education, it would be great if people could establish Debian related projects as parts of coursework in high school or academia. All the other statements about threats through the sprawl of cloud computing and locked down devices apply, too, but they have already been covered. Kind regards, --Toni++


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You know the times tables - here's one for you if you have forgotten:
- 1 times 4 is 4
- 2 times 4 is 8
- 3 times 4 is 12
- 4 times 4 is 16
- 5 times 4 is 20
- 6 times 4 is 24
- 7 times 4 is 28
- 8 times 4 is 32
- 9 times 4 is 36
- 10 times 4 is 40
Is multiplication so very mysterious? Or so very hard? Or so very lucrative for teachers, tutors, trainers, book publishers, software developers and musicians?
These seem to be key phrases that are common to the sites I viewed:
- math is fun
- life will be easier; ease the pain
- the best way; the latest research shows ...
- flash cards, games, songs, pictures
- rote learning is wrong, boring and dull
- memorization (this is or isn't a dirty word, depending on the site)
- calculators make learning this unnecessary
- NO ONE enjoys learning times tables - it's like cleaning teeth or using sun lotion, you JUST HAVE TO DO IT.
- Bribery works. Students learn faster if there is something they value at the end of it; preferably money.
My mom at her graduation from teaching college back in 1954
Nowadays many moms say the same thing mine did. One mom in a million might say, Don't bother with that. Here's some entertainment instead, have a few laughs! [click to enlarge]:
Artwork by Jacob Borshard
If you are good at searching the web you can find two more of these tables ...
If you are good at searching the web you can find two more of these tables ...
I'll bet very few moms, either now or then, will offer money for learning the times tables. But you can always ask ... just protect your backside and don't blame me!


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The article titled "Incorporating Digital Tools to Support the Writing Process" focuses on two classrooms that use technology to create more authentic writing opportunities that will hopefully motivate their students. Both classrooms had students with some sort of special education needs.
In the first classroom the teachers used Skype and a Wireless Keyboard. The wireless keyboard provided the students and the teacher with more mobility. The teacher was able to move around the room with her students as they researched to become more engaged with them. The students were working on writing expository texts. For their final paper they had to write about if they wanted a class pet. The class discussed the topic together, follow by researching animals they wanted. Then, without having the ability to take her kids to a pet store, the teacher decided to Skype with a PetSmart employee. The employee was able to answer questions for the students while they recorded answers. When the interview was over the students asked to create a FAQs flyer for the store. They continued their research and eventually developed a flier for the store. Then they shared the file on Skype with the employee to get feedback.
The second classroom used Popplet and Book Creator. The students were working on recount writing where the students write about past personal events. The teacher first used Popplet to model her brainstorming. The created the plan and left the plan up on the board for students to see. Once students had come up with plans including a variety of pictures, vocabulary, labels, etc. they partnered up to share plans. Then they began using Book Creator to write their stories. They were able to draw and use pictures, as well as write their text. Once the books were finished the teacher was able to share the books among the whole class on their iPads so all students could read the stories during independent time.
Although both classrooms included students with special needs, these are all apps and tools that would benefit any classroom greatly. Writing is always a huge struggle, especially in third grade when there is a huge, dramatic jump from basic paragraph writing to multiple paragraph writing and researching. Once Common Core Standards came into play, it seemed like writing became mostly geared toward expository types of writing. This is the type of writing most students will do over their educational career. It is very hard to get students invested in their writing and realize how important writing will be as they continue through school. I also think it is important they see how writing is used. I never thought about using Skype as a research tool, especially with the lack of money to go on field trips. I personally have never used Popplet or Book Creator, but the idea of using a tool to electronically brainstorm sounds like a huge benefit. It allows students to easily move ideas around and revise their thoughts. I also love the idea of Book Creator so all students and I am assuming parents will be able to easily see end products once students are finished. Overall all of the ideas given in the article really seem to authentic, and extremely motivating ideas that would help students with writing.
Saulsburry, R., Kilpatrick, J., Wolbers, K. A., & Dostal, H. (2015). Getting Students Excited about Learning: Incorporating Digital Tools to Support the Writing Process. Odyssey: New Directions in Deaf Education, 16, 30-34. doi:EJ1064118


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👶 Suzhou, China =>👧 Toronto, Canada => 🎓 Waterloo, Canada => 👩 San Francisco, US
Hi nice to meet you 🙂 I'm Shirley, a new grad from University of Waterloo. I'm a software engineer at Pinterest located at San Francisco. Through the co-op program at UW, I've had the opportunity to intern at Google and Pinterest during my undergraduate studies. I like solving challenging problems and learning cutting-edge technologies. Besides work, I enjoy music, travelling, and reading.


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Tesla is stuck in a 'trifecta of doom' presenting it with serious financial pressures from several directions, claims former Ford and General Motors executive Bob Lutz. Tesla's route to recovery, Lutz says, is to go back on its all-electric mantra and produce a hybrid car.
The three issues Tesla currently faces, according to Lutz, are "bleeding cash, securitised assets, and mounting inventory". Lutz began his career with the first BMW 3-Series and laid the foundations for its 'M' motorsport division, before becoming an executive vice-president at Ford, leading creation of the Sierra, then assumed the role of vice-chairman of global product development at General Motors.
Cheap petrol - currently around $2 (£1.30) per gallon - is diluting consumer interest in all-electric vehicles, while news that car industry veterans are beginning to ramp up their own electric car development should be reason enough for Tesla to be concerned, Lutz says, writing for Road and Track. "Now that Audi has announced it's getting into the EV game, Tesla should be even more concerned," he added.
The distribution problem
Next on Lutz's list of Tesla problems is how the company sells its cars. Instead of using a franchise network of dealerships, Tesla employs a retail store model like Apple. But where Apple needs just a regular store "and a staff of kids" to sell them, Tesla needs acres of space for each dealership, plus service bays, chargers, a skilled and specifically trained team of salespeople and mechanics, plus finance and accounting staff to make sales.
Lutz explains: "It ties up a staggering amount of capital, especially when you factor in inventory. Under a traditional franchise arrangement, the factory never has to carry that burden. Right now, Tesla does." In China, where Tesla has a problem with customers paying deposits and cancellation after the car has been built, stock of unsold Teslas is mounting up, costing the company money.
The solution is a hybrid
Even the company's new Model X does not impress Lutz, who describes the $130,000 SUV as "a big, expensive vehicle with a compromised structure to accommodate gullwing doors [which] can hardly be a sales knockout." The solution, Lutz says, is to produce a hybrid which combines an electric motor with a petrol engine, something Tesla has not done before, but has been produced by BMW in its i8 and i3 Range Extender cars.
"I would seriously consider an entry-level model with a cheaper, range-extended hybrid driveline. Something with a much smaller battery that also looks great and drives great. Something that's electric most of the time, say 50 or 60 miles, but can carry on under gasoline power past that." This would give Tesla a car which it could sell to anyone, no matter whether they lived within range of a charger or not. The car can be filled with petrol, while the motor can be plugged in, or recharges through regenerative braking.


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At Cavender Auto Group, we know the ins and outs of the automotive industry like the back of our hand. We also know a thing or two about providing great service to our San Antonio community, as we have been in the San Antonio area now for over 75 years. In that time, we've been able to build lifelong relationships with families throughout Texas and assist them with their automotive needs. Servicing the community has always been a hallmark of Cavender's mission, but our passion for assisting those around us extends far beyond the walls of our dealership.
Cavender Auto is proud to support a wide range of charitable organizations, both local San Antonio charities and national organizations that do incredible work in public service. Although the automotive world is where our expertise shines, we feel very blessed by the opportunity to partner with organizations like the Texas Biomedical Research Institute, the Children's Hospital of San Antonio, and the Wounded Warrior Project of San Antonio—organizations that make meaningful differences to those in serious need on a daily basis. We want to thank them for their service to our community and for giving us the chance to help them maximize their potential.
Working together to make the world a better place is what it's all about after all. Whether it be Cavender Auto helping you find an affordable, reliable vehicle for your family, or Toys For Tots giving hope to less fortunate children on Christmas Day, life gets much bigger when you're helping others.
"We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give."
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–Winston Churchill


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"Outdoor Amenities for All to Enjoy"
With a wealth of amenities just outside your front door, you don't have to leave La Cima to enjoy the outdoors. La Cima has amenities designed for the entire family, from our stunning central park to the 8-lane junior Olympic pool! We love the outdoors and hope you will come join this master-planned community to live, work and play in nature.
Amenities of La Cima:
- Central Park
With over 45 acres of open space in the center of La Cima named "Central Park," this area will be the perfect spot to run, play and enjoy the great outdoors. Central Park will also serve as the hub of the community with the planned elementary school on one side and the recreation center.
- Recreation Center
The La Cima recreation center will offer an activity room, workout room, meeting room, 8-lane Junior Olympic swimming pool and a family pool.
- Playscapes
Our unique playscapes will be the perfect get-away for your young family members. Bring them out to play, climb and slide on the latest playground equipment!
- Community Recreational Fields
Enjoy plenty of open space to take part in soccer, baseball, football or whatever sport you choose. Or just take a casual stroll while soaking in the natural surroundings.


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I am Warrior!
Celts & Romans Topic Engage Day Tuesday 7th November 2017
Years 3 and 4 have spent the day engaging with our new ancient Celts and Romans topic 'I am Warrior!' We have enjoyed looking at Roman weaponry and designing and creating Roman mosaics and coins. The children very happily designed and made ancient Celtic brooches and on Thursday morning we look forward to participating in Roman soldiers' military drill and battle formation.
Thank you to all of our staff helpers!
Mrs Allen and Mrs Wagg :)


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Do you have a grandparent in a nursing home that always seems to be getting lost? Perhaps said grandparent would benefit from a GPS navigator on their walker! Residents of a Dutch nursing home have been trying out the geeky new system for a few months now after being designed by some college students to assist those dealing with amnesia. The system is completely wireless to eliminate some of the reception problems commonly seen in mainstream GPS units when used inside buildings or tunnels and simply designed, using only 5 buttons, easy-to-understand symbols, and giant arrows pointing in the right direction. Even the most orientation-challenged can find their way around the home with this unit. We sure hope this things were designed well, because we wouldn't want any grandparents wandering out into traffic now, would we?
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City awards $239,904 I-30 sewer contract
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- Category: News
- Published on 14 July 2012
- Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald
The Mount Vernon's City Council awarded a $239,903.50 contract to complete 5,147 feet of eight inch gravity flow sewer line and related work Terry Black Construction Company of Alto. The contract includes the manholes, connections, and two 14 inch bores and steel casing beneath Hwy. 37 and Gatlin St. For more information, see the July 12 edition of the Mount Vernon Optic-Herald.


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This week's CSA grab bag was a good one, loaded with all sorts of wonderful fruits and veggies! So it was no surprise that tonight I whipped up this delicious, Italian stuffed eggplant and pepper dinner using almost all Fresh Fork Market goodies! A great tip for easily making stuffed eggplant and peppers is to grill the veggies first. You can quickly soften the veggies (just as you would in the oven) while getting a good char and smokey flavor at the same time!
The following makes 2 stuffed eggplants and 4 stuffed peppers (compliments of This Girl's Gotta Eat):
- 1 medium eggplant, sliced horizontally in half
- Kosher salt
- 2 bell peppers, sliced horizontally in half and stem and seeds removed
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 large candy onion, chopped (or whatever onion you like or have)
- 1 lb bulk Italian sausage (mild or hot)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 3 medium-large garlic cloves, minced
- Reduced-fat, low-sodium chicken stock
- 1 leek, white part sliced thinly into rounds
- 1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan, plus more for topping
Sprinkle some salt on the inside of the sliced eggplant and allow to sit untouched for at least 30-45 minutes. The eggplant will start to give some of its water, which will also eliminate some of its bitterness. Blot dry using a paper towel.
Preheat grill to medium-low.
Preheat oven to 350.
Drizzle eggplant and halved peppers with a little olive oil and rub all over. Grill covered over medium-low heat for a few minutes on each side. You just want to get a decent char all over and to soften the veggies so that you can easily scoop out the center of the eggplant. Remove the veggies from the grill and set aside until cool enough to handle.
Meanwhile, heat a little olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet and saute chopped onions a few minutes until beginning to soften. Add sausage and break up with the back of a wooden spoon. Saute until meat browns, stirring occasionally and continuing to break up into small pieces with the wooden spoon. Add red pepper flakes if you'd like, along with the minced garlic. Saute until fragrant, a few minutes. Deglaze the pan with a little chicken stock (good turn of the pan) and scrape up all the brown bits that may have formed on the bottom of the pan.
The eggplant should be cool enough to handle at this point. Scoop out the center of each half and transfer to a cutting board. Just be sure to leave the outer shell of the eggplant in tact so that you can stuff it. Chop the eggplant you removed and add it to the sausage. Add the leeks as well. Season lightly with salt and saute for just a minute or two until the leeks start to wilt. Add a little more chicken stock (another good turn of the pan) and turn off the heat. Allow the mixture to cool, then mix in the cheeses.
Lay the eggplant and pepper halves in a casserole dish. Stuff the sausage and leek mixture into the halves – just divide the mixture among the halves, piling up high if you have too. Top with more parmesan, then transfer to the oven to bake.
Bake for 25 minutes, or until everything is hot and cheese has melted. Top with more parmesan and serve with a side salad.


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Real Estate Agency in Empuriabrava, Spain
Welcome to Goertz&Partner
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Our Goertz + Partner team would like to send you and your family best wishes and health in these challenging times for all of us.
In order to ensure that we can continue to face the future with optimism, our office has taken measures to ensure that we behave in a responsible manner when visiting our office at the harbor and the viewings of properties:
We abide by the rules and we share any concerns you may have on this subject.
- In the case of interior visits, we will only take part in individual appointments that have been individually agreed upon, in compliance with the legal requirements and the recommendation of the Spanish government. These can be discussed in advance by telephone, e-mail or in person at the office.
- For personal appointments at our office at the port in Empuriabrava, nose-mouth masks are distributed, also disinfectants for cleaning the hands.
We wish you good health and would be pleased to welcome you soon in our office.
Many greetings, Robert Goertz
Goertz & Partner SL is a family business that was established in 2008 to provide you with personal assistance for your buying and selling enterprises.
Thanks to our extensive market experience, our skillset and our broad specialist knowledge of the property sector, along with serious, professional sales routes, we offer the owner/seller the best and most comprehensive presentation of their property. We are entirely at your disposable and we take care of successfully completing the sale.
We provide the buyer with the best possible documentation/information regarding the property, according to their search profile, and then get their dream property ready for them in advance of their visit. From initial contact right up to a possible meeting to sign the deed of sale before a notary, you will receive a totally transparent list of all documents required and taxation costs. We arrange all of the payments prior to purchase, in collaboration with the bank, and we accompany you to the bank to ratify them on the day the deeds are signed before the notary. Aftersales assistance is likewise something we consider it essential to provide.
We also specialise in the rental of holiday homes in Empuriabrava and its surrounding areas. We offer the best service, adapted to the individual needs of each client, so that you can enjoy an unforgettable stay. Our diversity makes for a multifaceted team and means we are able to serve you in German, Spanish, Catalan, English and French.
We will be delighted to meet you at our office in the Empuriabrava Marina.
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