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Gold Detecting and Prospecting Forum

We provide the answers to your questions on gold detecting and prospecting in Western Australia. Gold is a like a magnet, once you have found it you want more. Gold Fever.

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Legends, Lore, Fantasy, & More Roleplay Site

A free roleplaying, writing, blogging, and art community. Legends is welcoming, friendly, and has fair moderation. Come join the adventures, creativity, and fun!

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Detecting West Australian Gold

. . . . . . forum for gold detecting enthusiasts and lovers of the Australian Outback. Come to enjoy a friendly chat about finding gold mainly in western Australia .

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Beyond Words Community

A community for the discussion of stories beyond the writing medium.

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The Lost and the Found

Compiling information regarding Unidentified Victims

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Free forum : NVS Rides car club formed in 2006, its based in the Western Suburbs however our members come from as far as Bayswater as well.

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Western Canada Poultry Swap

Western Canada Poultry Swap: a forum dedicated to the buying and selling of quality heritage poultry in Western Canada.

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Barad'Dun The Western Tower

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This forum provides a platform for members, either living inside or outside the City of Hobsons Bay, to discuss stuff related to the local area.

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Discussion on the railroads in Western Australia and on railroad operations in WA.

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Falling for Love

A place dedicated to Western-Egyptian relationships, where those who have experience can share, and those who are just beginning can explore.

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On an island just off the coast of Western Australia is Oasis Hill Academy, the one hope left in a dark world.

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Discussion about everything and anything related to Iloilo.

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It is a yellow-red-yellow vertical triband. The coat of arms is shifted to the top.
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Fischbachau Coat of Arms

Shield parted by a fess wavy Argent; above parted per pale, at dexter paly of seven of Or and Gules, at sinister Azure a fess dancetty Or; beneath Azure a Marian crown Or gemmed Azure and Gules.
The fess wavy is representing the location in the Leitzach valley. The dexter upper quarter is taken from the arms of the Scheyern Abbey, alluding to the founder Haziga of Aragon, the consort of Palatine Count Otto of Scheyern-Wittelsbach. The fess dancetty displays the oldest heraldic symbol of the Wittelsbach kin. Haziga founded a local abbey in 1085, which was transformed later to Scheyern. The connection remained until 1803, when the abbey was secularised. Until then Fischbachau had been seat of a provost. The Marian crown is symbolising the pilgrimage to the chapel of Birkenstein, dedicated to Our Lady of Assumption, since the beginning of the 18th century. The pilgrimage was promoted by the Scheyern Abbey.
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Foundation Scotland – We are open

Reassurance on supporting communities, charities and social enterprises following the impact of Coronavirus
Foundation Scotland appreciate that the Coronavirus situation will have a big impact on communities. We know that charities, local organisations and social enterprises will play a critical support role - providing practical and emotional support, helping to mobilise local services, care for those most in need and tackle isolation.
We want to reassure you that we will do what we can to support communities.

We are open as usual – our staff are now are working from home - we are working differently, working digitally. Staff work travel has been suspended so we will hold our meetings online.
All contacts including telephone numbers and email addresses will remain the same. Please just continue to contact our staff through these means. Our IT systems enable us to work from home with no risk to data security and ensure there is limited disruption to services.

Please continue with grant applications – however please scan and email in any supporting documents. Our offices are closed for the time being, and we cannot receive mail – so please do not post any supporting documents. If you don’t have a scanner an option is to download a scanner app onto your smart phone – this uses the camera function to scan the document and convert it into a PDF for e-mail.

We aim to be as helpful as possible over the coming weeks - so our grantees can focus on supporting communities. Alongside continuing to deliver all our community funds and published grant-making programmes, we are taking the following steps:

  1. Relaxing deadlines for monitoring reports
  2. Increasing mentoring and support for grantees and investees
  3. Establishing payment holidays for social enterprises supported with loans
  4. Increasing cash flow support loans to social enterprises
  5. Planning to introduce rolling deadlines for some place-based Funds for those delivering any projects that address immediate community needs in light of the Coronavirus
  6. Working with other funders to pool resources
  7. Working with local community organisations and umbrella groups to gather information about local needs and how best to support these
  8. Establishing a Community Resilience and Recovery Fund
  9. Giving our staff paid time to work flexibly so that they can care for loved ones and also volunteer and support activity in their local community dealing with needs arising from the Coronavirus
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Extra mental health support for key workers

09 October 2020

Through our Response, Recovery and Resilience Fund we've already supported over 1,000 community organisations across Scotland, benefitting more than 1,00,000,000 people.  Over the past 6 months, we've also been working with other funders and national charities to identify and tackle some of the most significant challeges our population has faced during the pandemic.

Mental health challenges have been widely recognised as a key area of need. In recognition of this SAMH (the Scottish Association for Mental Health) have been awarded a strategic grant from Foundation Scotland of over £100,000.  This essential funding is to specifically support SAMH’s new work with Five Areas Ltd (Living Life to the Full) and Glasgow Caledonian University.  Together these three organisations will provide three tiers of mental health support needed for 4,000 key workers.

For the next twelve months, SAMH staff will work alongside Glasgow Caledonian University trainee psychologists to deliver psychological support to frontline workers, who worked throughout lockdown to keep us all safe. Based on a remote working model, the workers will be able to access online psychological support from Living Life to the Full, which is a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy based approach to help people improve their wellbeing and resilience. They will also receive regular one to one support for up to eight weeks, as well as check-ins throughout their journey.

Graeme Henderson, Executive Director of Delivery and Strategic Development at SAMH, said

“SAMH is committed to making sure people get the mental health support and information they need, when they need it. Frontline workers have been under considerable pressure in recent months and we would like to thank Foundation Scotland for providing this funding, so that we can help these staff who have worked tirelessly under very difficult circumstances.”

Dr Bryan McCann, Lecturer in Psychology at Glasgow Caledonian University, said

“As the University for the Common Good, Glasgow Caledonian University seeks to make a positive contribution to the communities we serve. Foundation Scotland’s funding will allow us to work in partnership with SAMH to deploy our trainee psychologists in support of frontline workers’ mental health”.

Professor Chris Williams, Director of Living Life to the Full commented

This is a challenging time for all of us, and as a community we need to look at ways of maintaining and rebuilding wellbeing. Health workers give so much to others, and the danger is they don’t slow down, stop, think and reflect on their own needs. This project is there for them.”

The award to SAMH was one of thireeen strategic grants designed to offer additional support across multiple funding priorities. In total over £1,168,127 has been distributed between the thirteen charities as follows: Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH) (£105,000), BEMIS Scotland (£104,000), Shelter Scotland (£30,000), Community Law Advice Network (£30,000), Children 1st (£104,750), Dundee North Law Centre LLP (£30,000), Govan Law Centre (£30,000), JustRight Scotland (£30,000), Legal Services Agency Ltd (£28,265), Castlemilk Law and Money Advice Centre (£30,000), Glasgow Council for the Voluntary Sector (£307,000), Cruse Bereavement Care Scotland (£98,912) and the Scottish Refugee Council (£240,000).

Giles Ruck, Chief Executive at Foundation Scotland said

We are incredibly proud of these new awards which will make a significant impact across the Third Sector.  This level of strategic support will enable these charities to deliver the essential support needed to help some of the most vulnerable who are suffering through the crisis. We understand that charities across the country are struggling more than ever to raise the funds they need, and at the same time many are experiencing increased demand for their services.  It’s an unnerving time for many.  We would encourage other groups to check our website for further funding programmes. We’re also keen to engage with new potential funders whose donations will enable Foundation Scotland to extend this vital support even further within Scotland’s hardest hit communities.”

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Suspect weeps as autopsy photos of slain parents shown in court

It was all too much for Antonio Armstrong.

He never looked at the autopsy photos and the X-rays of his murdered parents. He simply put down his head and wept.

The medical examiner said that Antonio's mother Dawn suffered two gunshots. One behind her ear, the other through it, about an inch apart. One of the rounds destroyed her brain stem, causing instant death.

Antonio Sr. suffered one shot, but the bullet broke apart. One part left his head, the other stayed inside, causing catastrophic damage. He was able to live long enough to donate most of his organs.

The state rested its case, and now finally the defense is having its turn. The defense has maintained all along that someone else entered the Armstrong home that evening and murdered the couple. The house alarm was set and the doors locked. So how would that be possible?

The defense brought out its own alarm expert to counter the prosecutions experts. He claimed the alarm system was poorly designed and installed. He said the window contacts had been so badly installed, they led to a series of false alarms. He said the motion detectors were sluggish and unreliable.

The defense's strategy is simple. It just has to get the jury believe that Antonio Armstrong could possibly be another victim and not a killer.


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A 90-year-old woman hoping to change history is marching from Fort Worth to Washington D.C.

Community activist Opal Lee hopes to convince the president and Congress to make Juneteenth a national holiday.

Her family tree is rooted in slavery. So she’s determined to bring more attention to the day that slaves in Texas learned they were free, two and a half years after emancipation.

“We sent petitions, asked Congress to make it a holiday and nobody’s been listening. So I thought if a 90-year-old woman started walking to Washington someone would take notice,” Lee said.

She departed from Fort Worth’s Baker Chapel AME Church Thursday and intends to walk 10 miles each day until she either gets to Washington or someone there takes notice of her.

A nurse and others will follow her in an RV just to make sure she’s okay.

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Starbucks Pivots and Partners With Nestle for Packaged Goods

In 2011, Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) reasserted control over its consumer packaged goods (CPG) business, after accusing longtime partner Kraft of mismanaging the brand. This move proved costly, as an arbitrator eventually ordered Starbucks to cough up nearly $2.8 billion as compensation for terminating its deal with Kraft. Nevertheless, Starbucks' visionary leader Howard Schultz said that paying this price would be worth it in the long run.

Since then, the "channel development" segment has been a key driver of profit growth for Starbucks. However, the company announced a big strategy shift this week. Consumer-goods giant Nestle (NASDAQOTH: NSRGY) will pay more than $7 billion for a perpetual license to market and sell Starbucks coffee and tea in the CPG and food-service channels. Let's take a look at why Starbucks is reversing course and teaming up with a new CPG partner.

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Consumer packaged goods has been a winning business

The CPG business has been one of Starbucks' big success stories over the past few years. Starbucks is the top premium brand in the U.S. for single-serve coffee pods, roast and ground coffee, and ready-to-drink coffee. The Starbucks brand has also been the biggest contributor to the growth of the at-home coffee market in recent years.

This momentum has helped Starbucks' channel development segment -- which includes all of the company's CPG and food-service activities -- achieve strong revenue and earnings growth.

Between fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2016, channel development net revenue rose from $1.4 billion to $1.9 billion, while the segment's operating margin surged from 30% to 42%. This caused segment operating income to nearly double from $415 million to $793 million.

At the company's 2016 investor day, Starbucks set a goal of reaching $3 billion in net revenue from the channel development segment by fiscal 2021, while continuing to expand its segment margin. So far, it has achieved mixed results in pursuing these ambitious goals. During fiscal 2017, the channel development segment achieved further margin expansion, but its revenue growth slowed to just 3.9% (or about 6%, excluding the impact of a 53rd week in fiscal 2016).

Nestle brings international opportunities

Under the terms of the deal with Nestle, Starbucks will maintain its existing partnerships for distributing ready-to-drink coffee, tea, and juice. However, it will turn over control of the rest of its CPG and food-service business to Nestle.

In the U.S. market, Nestle may be able to use its heft to get more shelf space at grocery stores or expand to new retail outlets. That said, Starbucks is already hugely successful in the U.S., so it's not clear that this partnership can unlock substantial revenue synergies in the domestic market.

Instead, the main strategic rationale for teaming up with Nestle is that it will propel the growth of the Starbucks brand outside of the United States. Starbucks currently has a CPG presence in 28 countries around the world, whereas Nestle serves nearly 190 countries. Thus, Nestle has a platform to quickly accelerate international sales of Starbucks CPG products.

Perhaps Starbucks could create a truly global CPG distribution network on its own, but it would have been expensive and time-consuming. Furthermore, Starbucks executives have bigger fish to fry, such as overseeing expansion in China and reinvigorating domestic comparable-sales growth.

The price was right

The biggest rationale for Starbucks to partner with Nestle was simply that the price was right. Starbucks CFO Scott Maw described the valuation of the deal as "very, very compelling" in an interview with The Wall Street Journal (subscription required).

The exact earnings multiple of the deal is unclear because Nestle isn't getting the full profit stream from the businesses it is acquiring. (Starbucks will continue to supply the coffee and will earn ongoing royalties from Nestle.) However, Starbucks has stated that the deal will be accretive to earnings per share by the end of fiscal 2021, due to a combination of faster share buybacks (driven by the cash infusion from Nestle) and growth in its royalty payments.

Nestle was willing to pay a big premium because it hasn't been able to crack the U.S. coffee market on its own, and it sees plenty of runway for growth in packaged coffee. Starbucks is cashing in on Nestle's desperation, and taking this opportunity to refocus on its core cafe business.

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A warning for parents after a baby was thrown from a car seat during a wreck

A mother has a warning for parents after her infant child was thrown from a car seat during a car crash in Henry County.

Hannah McKinney said her daughter, who was two months old at the time, was strapped in the car seat but slid through the straps during the crash.

She landed on the floor of the vehicle and had to be taken to the hospital for injuries.

"She was strapped down in this little tiny stretcher and It just broke me," McKinney said. "...God truly had his hands on her."

McKinney believes Sheepskin covers she placed on the straps inside the car seat may have contributed to her daughter being thrown from it.

She says she took a safety class at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta following the incident when experts at the hospital shared that information.

"They can slide down their shirt," McKinney said. "I thought, 'oh, wow' they are so soft...I never knew that they would hurt her."

FOX 5's Marissa Mitchell spoke with child passenger safety specialist Johanna Martinez, who works with Children's. Martinez said Thursday she couldn't speak specifically to McKinney's case.

However, she recommends that parents refrain from altering car seats in any way.

"You never want to add anything to a car seat that didn't come with it," Martinez warned. "They are crash tested as they are manufactured."

McKinney shared a post on Facebook about the incident and her lesson on safety. It was shared more than 70,000 times as of Thursday evening.

The post reads:

"PSA to all parents and soon to be parents! These were on my 2 month old daughters car seat when she was involved in a flip over car accident. The vehicle cart wheeled twice and rested on its side, She was ejected from the seat due to the sheep skin seat belt covers. When we got to the vehicle all straps were tight and in tact plus car seat still in base still attached to seat but with the force of the vehicle the sheep skin slid against her shirt and made her go flying out. Please please please people DO NOT put things on a car seat that did not come that way from the manufacturer. Plus anything on a car seat in a accident voids the warranty! We had to learn the hard way and I thank god everyday that he had his hands on her! They may look cute and it may be soft but for your child's safety don't do it. We attended a car seat safety class at children's health care of Atlanta and it was a real eye opener."


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What is stretch ceiling film materials？

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Stretch ceiling Film：

The stretch ceiling film needs to be measured in the field and then finished in the factory. The soft film size is stable from -15 degrees Celsius to 45 degrees Celsius. The translucent ceiling film can be combined with various lighting systems (such as neon, fluorescent, LED lights) to create a dreamy, shadowless interior lighting effect.

The soft suspended ceiling film ceiling mainly consists of three parts: soft film, buckle strip and keel;
1. false ceiling film
The soft film is made of special PVC material and is guaranteed to be free of cadmium. Its fireproof rating is B1 (China). It is formed by one or more cutting and high frequency welding. It is to follow the smallpox measured in the field. The shape and size are produced in the factory.
2. Hard wall code strip (keel)

The soft film keel is made of polyvinyl chloride material, its fireproof grade is B1 (China), and the other is extruded by alloy aluminum material, and its fireproof grade is A1 (China). It has a variety of suitable shapes, straight, curved, and can be cut into suitable angles and assembled together and fixed around the ceiling of the room to hold the membrane.Chemical properties
B1 grade soft stretch ceiling film material: nano-polyvinyl chloride.
Class A fireproof soft film ceiling material: special treated glass fiber and fluororesin and vinylon fiber.
Reaction to fire
The soft drop ceiling  film is flame retardant. In France, it belongs to the M1 class. China has passed the B1 fire test; some advanced equipment can produce the A1 soft film ceiling.
Dimensional stability
Class A fireproof soft film ceiling: -50 to 100 °C.
Class B fireproof soft film ceiling: -25 to 45 °C.

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Halifax slashes mortgage rates for first time buyer contractors

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For a limited time, first-time homebuyers with at least a 10% deposit can fix 2.94% for two years. This is nothing short of an absolute bargain.

The new 2-yr fixed interest rate represents a cut of 0.45% off its previous 3.39% deal. In mortgage terms, that’s a substantial reduction or should I say ‘saving’, for borrowers.Contractors will save both over the entire mortgage term and on their monthly repayments. But they’ll have to be quick. This exclusive-to-broker offer won’t last forever.

2-year fixed at 2.94%, 90%-LTV until 31/12/2017

For a 10% deposit, 2.94% is one of the best first-time buyer mortgage rates on the market. Here are the details and formalities of the deal ‘at-a-glance’:

  • up to 90% LTV (in English, minimum 10% deposit, but you can put down more);
  • the terms are available to first-time home buyers only;
  • the maximum loan size (mortgage) is £750,000;
  • a £999 product fee applies;
  • you get £500 Cashback on completion.

Can’t I get first-time buyer contractor mortgages direct from Halifax?

It’s worth repeating that these exclusive rates are only available through select brokers. We’re delighted to announce that we’ll be one of them offering this best buy mortgage deal.

Halifax Intermediaries head of sales Ian Wilson has this to say:

“The changes made to these products demonstrate our ongoing dedication to helping customers save money by taking out a mortgage with Halifax. We will continue to develop our product base to offer excellent value to our customers.”

Halifax set the precedent over a decade ago. Today, they continue to lead the market in affordable mortgages for first-time buyers.

It’s hard to put into words just how awesome this news is. For contractors who want to buy their first home but have only 10% down payment, it’s a game changer.

Why the cuts for first-time home buyers now?

Influential city analysts have put the slew of rate cuts down to falls in swap rates. Swap rates, just so you know, are the rates banks use to charge their mortgage loans. As these rates have fallen, lenders have a little more leeway in the rates they charge.

It’s a good thing, too. Many mortgage lenders want (and need) to attract new customers to meet end-of-year targets.

The introduction of the Mortgage Market Review saw a tentative start to the year. This meant stricter lending guidelines imposed on the mortgage market.

As a result, some mortgage lenders could miss their annual targets. To make sure they don’t, lenders are rolling up their sleeves to make up for lost business.

Why is the Halifax a great choice for contractors?

Halifax will accept contractors’ applications from their first contract. This includes company owners looking for first time buyer contractor mortgages.

Using daily rates sets Halifax apart from other lenders, many of whom use accounts. For an established contractor, their accounts might get them by. But contract-based underwriting isn’t the same underwriting process used for a standard mortgage.

HalifaxThe Halifax assesses contractors’ affordability based on their gross contract earnings. That’s net contract rate income before expenses and tax, not take-home pay or accounts!

This method is a huge relief to contractors utilising a limited company. Most keep their take home drawings (salary & dividends) low to reduce tax liability. It’s a legitimate tax-planning strategy, but one that fails contractors looking for a mortgage.

One thing Halifax does insist upon is having a good credit rating. Most high-earning contractors have great credit, making obtaining a mortgage easy for them. But it’s worth noting that those newer to the lifestyle may need to check their credit score. And that will be the same almost everywhere they go.

So, yes. The Halifax has done it again. The bank’s change in strategy was a landmark for independent professionals a decade ago. This reverse in trend in interest rates for first time buyers is just as iconic, albeit temporary.

Don’t miss out on this limited-time offer while the going’s this good. The sooner you make your move, the sooner you’ll be saving on your mortgage loan.

Author: John Yerou

John Yerou is a pioneer of contractor mortgages and owner and founder of Freelancer Financials, Contractor Mortgages®, C&F Mortgages and Self Employed Mortgages, trading styles and brands of the award-winning Mortgage Quest Ltd.

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Cochin, India; October 17, 2016: 7NODES Technology Solutions is on to another iconic public platform — AirMeLive that allows its users to showcase their talents.

AirMeLive is an online platform that lets users upload pictures, videos, Gifs, tutorials, publications of just about anything and everything that the user wants to showcase online. The web portal has over 15 categories for the users to classify and upload their work of art.

The platform is an international one and gives artists the opportunity to get global exposure for their works. The online talent platform conducts regular contests that the online portals conducts where the participants could win cash prizes. It also allows its users to run their own social media campaigns to generate maximum engagement for their projects and works. Each project uploaded with AirMeLive is escalated democratically so users can have the chance work their way up.

As it’s a talent platform, AirMeLive also supports its users get maximum global exposure. The talent platform was started with one intention which is to serve as a common place to connect talent with the right opportunities. Not only can users showcase their distinctive works and projects but talent hunters are also invited to headhunt from the portal.

AirMeLive is open to creative artists of any field and also tech enthusiasts and inventors. It requires users to register first, which is free and then build a portfolio with the site.

Commenting on the occasion Nebu K Abraham, CEO, 7NODES Technology Solutions said “AirMeLive is our effort to honoring and recognizing talent and individual creativity. Many a time’s talent that’s truly deserves attention goes unnoticed. And that’s how we came up with AirMelive — An online Talent Platform that recognizes individuals and their works, and also connect them with opportunities”

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There are a few oral injuries like cracked, broken or knocked out teeth which can happen due to various reasons. They can be caused due to an accident, sports-related injury, a fall or even with age. These all injuries require an emergency dentist for treatment if the effect is too evident. If the injury is severe, you may need to visit a dentist as soon as possible. Professional dentists like Dr. John Fagbemi are available to handle such emergency situations with great proficiency, patience and understanding. You can visit him and there are maximum chances that you will be seen on the same day.

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  1. Jacksonian Democracy Era
    began with the election to the presidency of andrew jackson in 1828, the prestige of chief executives was enhanced; emphasized political and social equality, government by the common man over government by an aristocracy
  2. Administrative efficiency
    to centralize administrative authority and responsibility in the hands of one person- the governor
  3. preaudit
    approval of spending before it actually takes place and is normally done by the controller
  4. post audit
    review after money is spent to see whether it was spent according to legislative intent and without corruption, it is the responsibility of the state auditor
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    defendant pleads guilty in return for a reduced charge and most likely a less severe penalty
  6. lame duck
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  7. incremental budgeting
    traditional system using last year's figures as the basis for current calculations
  8. common law
    interpreted individually by each state; judge made law that originated in england from decisions shaped according to existing custom
  9. political incorporation
    where minorities are part of the dominant city making policy-making coalition on minority-related issues is the exception rather than the rule
  10. mediation
    impartial 3rd party assists the disputants in reaching a voluntary settlement
  11. arbitration
    calls for one or more persons to hear the arguments in a dispute, review the evidence and reach a desicion or award
  12. community policing
    ambiguous because community is difficult to define, 'reinventing government'
  13. satellite cities
    on the fringes of metropolitan areas low density, heavily landscaped
  14. special districts
    most often perform a single fuction and they're appealing because they're superimposed on the existing structure of government and leave municipal boundaries untouched
  15. annexation
    city extends it's boundaries by absorving adjacent land
  16. service style
    serious crimes where treated seriously, but minor infractions, particularly when they involved juveniles, were handled more inoformaly
  17. redlining
    refused to make loans for construction in certain parts of cities they considered too risky
  18. edgeless cities
    a form of sprawling office development that doesn't have the densit or cohesiveness of edge cities but accounts for 2/3 of office space found outside downtowns
  19. judicial review
    by state supreme courts, to overrule, declare unconstitutional, acts passed by state legislatures
  20. fragmented government
    little or no coordination or control by a central agency
  21. recidivism
    released prisoners who return to criminal behavior after release
  22. watchman style
    police behavior emphasized maintenance or order in public places, rather than law enforcement
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6 Healthier Versions of Your Favorite Thanksgiving Sides

Emily Navarro, RDN
Oct 21, 2019

No offense, turkey, but when it comes to Thanksgiving, you don’t hold a candle to the sides. Mashed potatoes, stuffing, sweet potato casserole…these delicious dishes definitely steal the show. Only problem is, they tend to pack the most fat and calories (and guilt).

To the rescue: These healthy updates on your favorite Thanksgiving sides, courtesy of Freshly nutritionist Emily Navarro, RDN. Here, she explains how to put our stealth health spin (read: less sugar, fewer processed ingredients and more nutrient-dense foods) on everything from mashed potatoes to gravy. Ready to dig in?

The Side: Mashed potatoes

Freshly’s take: Trade traditional mashed potatoes (which tend to be loaded with carbs and calories) for mashed cauliflower. With just 5g of carbs per cup (compared to 26g in potatoes), cauliflower is a great nutrient-dense, low-carb swap.

Mashed cauliflower works as a stand-alone side, or it can be used to replace up to half the potatoes in your recipe. To make your own, boil cauliflower until soft and then mash. Pump up the flavor by mixing in your favorite add-ins like garlic, chives, and parmesan cheese.

The Side: Stuffing

Freshly’s take: Think outside the (stuffing) box, which tends to be loaded with refined carbs and ultra-processed ingredients you can’t pronounce. Instead, make your own:  Swap the bread for a fiber-rich, gluten-free grains like quinoa, millet, or wild rice and use plenty of vegetables (think: onions, carrots, celery, and even mushrooms). Add flavor with comforting herbs like thyme, rosemary, and sage.

If you’re looking for a little sweetness, toss in seasonal fruit like apples. You can even make a grain-free stuffing by using almond flour, mushrooms, cauliflower, and apples like we do in our carb-conscious almond-cauli stuffing.

The Side: Green bean casserole

Freshly’s take: Don’t be fooled by the veggie name: Typically made with canned green beans, condensed cream soup, and packaged fried onions, this classic is anything but fresh. Just one serving has 160 calories, 9g of fat and more than 450mg sodium, which adds up quickly over the course of the Thanksgiving meal!

For a lighter take, toss fresh green beans and mushrooms with olive oil, sea salt, and pepper and roast at 425 degrees for 18-20 minutes; then, top with caramelized onions instead of the fried, packaged kind. If you’re craving some creaminess, make a healthy sauce by blending steamed cauliflower and parsnips with cashew butter, nutritional yeast, garlic, sea salt, and an unsweetened plant-based milk.

The Side: Cranberry Sauce

Freshly’s take: Those can-shaped slices don’t even look appealing—plus, they’re loaded with added sugar: A ¼ cup serving of canned cranberry sauce has 110 calories and 24g of sugar, and contains high fructose corn syrup.

Make your own instead (it’s easier than you think!). Simply boil fresh cranberries with ½ cup of water and ½ cup of honey or maple syrup until cranberries pop and the mixture thickens; then, stir in the zest and juice from 1 orange and, add cinnamon for a hint of warm spice.

To make cranberry chia jam (great with leftovers!), just stir in 3 tablespoons of chia seeds while the mixture is still hot; let sit until cool, stirring occasionally.

The Side: Gravy

Freshly’s take: Jarred varieties are loaded with ultra-processed ingredients like refined starches. You’ll also find artificial coloring to mimic that rich, simmered-on-the-stovetop appearance.

Rather than crack open a jar, try making your own gravy with Freshly’s healthy spin: Instead of flour and butter, use almond butter to thicken, like we do our dairy-free gravy, which gives it that creamy, crave-able texture along with a healthy dose of monounsaturated fat.

The Side: Sweet potato casserole

Freshly’s take: Butter, brown sugar, and marshmallows turn this nutrient-rich veggie dish into a bona fide dessert. Rather than add artificial sugar, bring out sweet potatoes’ natural sweetness by roasting the potatoes before peeling and mashing them.

Add flavor with cinnamon and a tablespoon or two of maple syrup or a splash of orange juice. Top it off with toasted, chopped pecans and a sprinkle of unsweetened, flaked coconut instead of sugar-laden marshmallows.

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Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Love You Hate You Miss You

Love You Hate You Miss You by Elizabeth Scott
Reviewed by Faythe

Amy has just left rehab and now must face the painfully reality that her best friend is dead. Amy blames herself for her death, and some of her classmates agree. Amy is now a junior and must deal with parents who are actually paying attention to her (after ignoring her for years), honors classes, being a social outcast, living life without drinking and Patrick, who unnerves her as she is trying not to think about him. Scott does a great job of capturing Amy's emotions and you can feel the awkwardness between Amy and her parents.

This is the third book I've read by Scott this year and I am becoming a fan!

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This spring we wanted to highlight a few dresses that would be perfect for the many occasions we celebrate each year. After all, this is the season for warm-weather getaways, picnics and parties, bridal showers and baby showers, wedding festivities, and afternoons of enjoying the sunshine after months spent indoors. Outfitted in the perfect dress,[…]

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Coming in July 2018, this new and exciting centre will offer tenants the chance to be based in the heart of Glasgow and its vast cultural heritage. The new centre promises to provide an energetic hub bursting with creativity and productivity suitable for businesses of any size and nature. This refurbished centre emanates a uniquely Glaswegian quality – with stunning high ceilings and an abundance of natural light – but combines this with a contemporary edge as its interior has been renovated and embraces a minimalist style wit glass doors and wooden décor. Spread across four levels, levels one to three offer both serviced and co-working space, giving options to potential tenants. With flexible terms, this is the perfect centre to either lay down roots in the city or build your brand. On the fourth floor resides the building’s crown jewel – a luxurious, exclusive business club. This centre is equipped with all the amenities you need to make your working day as easy and stress-free as possible. With dedicated breakout spaces, quiet working areas and meeting rooms, you can customise your working environment to your mood and what sort of work you need to complete. In addition, tenants will be able to take advantage of a coffee bar, WiFi and 24-hour access.

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This centre is located on West George Street – right at the heart of Glasgow and all of its culture. Due to its enviable location, this centre offers an abundance of transport links. For those who take the subway, the centre is less than five minutes walk away from Buchanan Street subway station. In tandem with this, both of the city’s major rail stations are within five minutes walk of the centre; Glasgow’s Queen Street station, which offers a shuttle to the national’s capital, and Glasgow Central, which amongst its wide array of services is part of the East Coast line, offering direct trains to London. Outside of transport and travel, the centre has an enormous range of restaurants and drinking holes right on its doorstep. For those interest in exploring the cultural highlights of the city, both the Gallery of Modern Art and the Royal Concert Hall are within very close proximity, both less than five minutes walk from the centre.

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Preparations before traveling to an another destination

Decide on means of traveling to your destination

Some trips must have flight involved due to their distance. However, the water travel is also an option for people who like the cruise experience. Other destinations may require the use of a train, a coach or even an own car. This is determined by the distance and the budget at hand. When using your own car, consider the availability of parking. For instance, consider using mcenery convention center parking whenever you visit San Jose either for a holiday or business meetings. It is ample and secure leaving you with no worries as you carry out your endeavors.

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Dragon’s Blood is mostly harvested from the Daemonorops draco genus, a kind of palm tree that protects itself from predation with its scaly spines. It is a bright red resin, that smoulders and bubbles on a well lit piece of charcoal, and literally looks like blood.

Dragon’s Blood resin incense is not primarily known for its scent, but for being an extraordinarily powerful protector against negativity and lower vibrations. It is excellent for clearing energies and can be mixed in with your other incense.

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  • Combine science and mischief!
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How a 3-D Model Turned Life Around for One Young Boy

Photos: Courtesy of Bella Mi and the Bradley Family

At 20 weeks pregnant, Katrina Bradley, of Grafton, Ohio, found out her growing baby boy had a heart defect. “He wasn’t given a good prognosis,” she recalls. Despite the odds, she gave birth to a fighter named Ethan on August 2, 2007. Ethan was born with Heterotaxy syndrome, a rare defect that affects heart function and oxygenation levels. At one month old, he underwent open heart surgery and spent his first 90 days of life in the pediatric intensive care unit.

A rocky start

A few weeks after heading home from the hospital, Ethan went into heart failure again. He endured another heart surgery, and, although the surgery went well, Ethan’s oxygen levels continued to drop. “He’d have to go to school with an oxygen backpack,” said Katrina. “He was continually falling asleep and he couldn’t do activities for more than a minute or two.” At this point, Ethan’s team of cardiologists knew they needed to find a better solution to help improve his quality of life.

“I watched Ethan struggle over the last three years, with an almost intolerable degree of limitation, as we struggled to find the best and safest approach to make him better,” said pediatric cardiologist, Dr. Kenneth Zahka.

A novel solution

The best and safest approach was developed with help from a 3-D printed model of Ethan’s heart. Although it was decided that Ethan would undergo his third heart surgery in August of 2016, this surgery wasn’t a clear-cut case due to the complexity of his heart. To help aid the surgery, Ethan’s care team created a 3-D printed model of his current heart. The team had a few uncertainties about dividing his heart into four chambers that would stream the red blood to the aorta, but creating a 3-D replica of his heart and looking at the inside structures gave the doctors more confidence that their plan could be achieved.

Surgery was executed as planned, and Ethan is doing better than ever. He came into the operating room with an oxygen saturation of 55 percent and left the operating room with a saturation of 95 percent (normal is 95 to 100 percent) — a dramatic change from the first nine years of his life.

Ethan’s family cannot wait to see what the future holds for him, and this inspiring little guy is excited to finally feel like a normal 9-year-old. “Ethan is planning a lot of things — he wants to play basketball and ride a bike,” said Katrina. “These are things he never had the energy to do before. It makes me so happy to know he can now live life the way he should be able to.”

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Toy Story 3 – A Whole New World of Gaming

The new movie, Toy Story 3, recently started screening, and along with the movie came the game, Toy Story 3.

As a prelude to these, the distributors also conducted a survey of families’ gaming habits and opinions, and the results included a number of surprises.

Listen to our interview with Mark McKrindle, where we examine this survey and dissect the results.

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She’s 27, Gypsy Threads is hers and she’s moving the boutique near the square
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Taylor Wilson, owner of Gypsy Threads Boutique, is moving her clothing store to downtown Gainesville in the former Rooster's Perch location on Bradford Street NE. The business is currently at 1175 Thompson Bridge Road. - photo by Scott Rogers

Making her own clothes as a little girl, Taylor Wilson always knew she wanted to be in the fashion industry.

Even after graduating from the University of North Georgia with a marketing degree, fashion was calling her name. So she answered.

“If I could go back and tell my younger self, I think I could definitely see myself doing this,” Wilson said. “But I never really expected it. I just never expected the events to play out the way that they did.”

Wilson owns Gypsy Threads Boutique on Thompson Bridge Road after working there for two-and-a-half years. She bought the business from the original owner, Suzanne Doty, almost a year ago.

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Gypsy Threads Boutique offers unique items that owner Taylor Wilson said will help the shop stand out when it moves to downtown Gainesville just off the square. - photo by Scott Rogers

Now, the 27-year-old is making the place her own, moving to the old Rooster’s Perch space off the Gainesville square at 210 Bradford St. NE

“I think it will be cool because I'll get to put my own touch on things because it will be completely renovated,” Wilson said.

The move brings yet another clothing boutique to the square — a crowded space with Dress Up, The Bee’s Knees, Image Boutique and even Fashion Ten.

So Wilson said as a newcomer, she’s hoping to stand out, just like she said the business has since it opened in 2015.

“I think that we kind of pride ourselves on being a little bit different,” Wilson said. “We kind of have the high school girl customer, we have her mom and we have her grandma. You just have to have a little bit of a different — a little more funky style. We're pretty boho, and it's just a little bit different than some of the other places around Gainesville for that reason.”

She said they “don’t do a lot of basics” at Gypsy Threads. Their clothes are “just a little more out there.”

“I think that everything we carry, all of our pieces, are special in a way,” Wilson said. “We don't just want to be mainstream. We try to stand out a little bit more.”

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Gypsy Threads Boutique offers clothing with a boho vibe. The shop is moving to downtown Gainesville this spring. - photo by Scott Rogers

Besides the clothes for sale, Wison tries to stand out by offering help to customers however she can. She said every now and again, someone will walk into the store with a pair of their shoes or a pair of their pants and ask for her help finding something to go with it.

“It’s more of a personal touch,” said Leslie White, a Gypsy Threads customer. “I’ll get a phone call saying they got a new shipment in and to come by and see them. Or she’ll text pictures saying she thinks I’ll look great in something. It’s more of a one-on-one shopping experience.”

White owns Resource Brokers and Resource Property Management in Gainesville, and the company’s office is right beside the new Gypsy Threads location. White said she's excited but a little nervous, too.

“I really may go broke going shopping,” White said, laughing. “The temptation is next door now.”

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Gypsy Threads Boutique is moving to downtown Gainesville this spring. Owner Taylor Wilson is taking her clothing store to the former Rooster's Perch location on Bradford Street NE. - photo by Scott Rogers

White said Wilson is “one of the best-dressed girls in town,” and it’s all because she truly loves what she’s doing.

“I've always loved clothes. I've always loved fashion,” Wilson said.

It not only shows through the clothes she wears — they often come from the store — it shows through the clothes she offers at Gypsy Threads, too.

“I feel like it kind of has a different edge that nowhere else in Gainesville has,” said Kristin Barrett, another Gypsy Threads customer. “I feel like it’s a little bit more trendy than a lot of the stores that are in and around Gainesville. And I just appreciate that it’s local.”

She could shop online, but she said she likes being able to try something on in person and get someone else’s opinion before she buys it.

“I like that I can get stuff that’s kind of more retro but still has a modern flair to it that I don’t think you can find anywhere else around here,” Barrett said.

The new space is a little bit bigger than what Wilson has now, but there are walls that need to come down. When she’s done with it, it will be “a very open floor plan,” with plenty of room to show off the clothes Gypsy Threads offers.

“I just think it will be good to be up there, and I think me being able to renovate completely, it will feel more like mine,” Wilson said. “I get to put my own touch and my own spin on things there.”

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Gypsy Threads owner Taylor Wilson is moving her clothing store to downtown Gainesville in the former Rooster's Perch location on Bradford Street NE. The business is currently at 1175 Thompson Bridge Road. - photo by Scott Rogers
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7 Steps to Do After a Car Accident That’s Not Your Fault

Posted on November 24, 2020 in Car Accidents

Fault is an important matter in a car accident case in Arizona. Like most states, Arizona uses a fault-based insurance law, meaning the person or party at fault for causing the crash will be liable for damages. If you were not at fault for a car accident, take certain steps to protect yourself from liability. Otherwise, you could end up paying for a crash you did not cause.

Ensure Your Safety

After any car accident in Arizona, take immediate steps to ensure your personal safety. Move out of the roadway and to a safe shoulder or parking lot. Move your disabled vehicle, if possible, and put on your hazard lights to prevent further collisions. Check yourself and others for personal injuries. If you see any injuries, you must notify the police of the car accident.

Call 911

It is mandatory in Arizona to report a crash to the police if it causes injuries, deaths, more than $1,000 in property damage or if it involves a broken traffic law. It is wise to call the police even for a minor accident for documentation purposes. The police can provide a report with pertinent information related to your collision, such as the date, time and the other driver’s information. Calling the police about an accident that was not your fault could help you collect evidence of the other driver’s liability. The police may cite the other driver for a moving violation such as running a red light, for instance, providing evidence of that driver’s fault.

Collect Information

The more information you collect about your car accident, the stronger your case will be. If you can, gather evidence while still at the scene of your Phoenix car accident. This includes photographs, video footage and eyewitness statements. Collecting evidence while still at the scene of the accident can make for a stronger liability claim against the other driver. If you need to go to the hospital immediately after your wreck, send a trusted friend or family member back to the scene to collect evidence for you.

Be Careful What You Say to Others

Be cautious of what you say to other people after a collision. Saying the wrong thing to the other driver, the police, an insurance company or others involved in your case could make it more difficult to recover compensation. Be especially careful not to hint that you were responsible for the crash. Do not say you are sorry to the other driver, for example, as this could be perceived as an admission of guilt. Instead, wait for a full investigation to determine fault for the collision.

Go to the Doctor

Someone else causing your car accident in Arizona will make that person financially responsible for your losses, including the full value of your medical bills. It is important to visit a doctor in Phoenix immediately after a car crash for a strong claim to medical damages. Without a hospital visit, you may not have medical evidence supporting your injury claim. Request copies of your relevant medical records to serve as evidence.

Call Your Insurance Company

Call your auto insurance provider to make an initial claim, even if you were not at fault. Your car insurance company can help you with the claims process, such as going up against the other driver’s insurer on your behalf. Your company may offer immediate benefits to help you pay for your losses while you wait for the insurance process to finish. Then, your insurance company will seek reimbursement from the at-fault driver’s insurer.

Request a Legal Evaluation

If you were not at fault for a car accident in Arizona, you should not have to pay for your vehicle repairs, medical bills, lost wages or other losses. Receiving full and fair compensation, however, may require assistance from a Phoenix car accident attorney. The other driver’s insurance company may try to take advantage of you or allege your fault for the wreck. Your lawyer can help you combat arguments and fight for maximum compensation.

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The genius man behind Metal gear solid series Hideo Kojima is determined to take his next step on his road of success after disbanding from Konami and starting off fresh as Kojima Productions as the developer of this game released on PlayStation and SIE as publisher. As the man is notorious for his creativity and extremely detailed games, the four trailers released so far has left a plethora of mysterious and bizarre points to be pondered upon by the viewers. All these unexplained points steer the fanbase towards a quest of researching and uncovering the hidden meaning in these trailers, thus the proclamation by him “The game has already begun”. Indeed! Our battle with Kojima has already started to see who outsmarts who at this first stage. He does not only consider the fun and enjoyment as an integral part of the game but also puts his effort in making his works more than just fun games by directing the player to constantly search for hidden signs along minor and intricate details in every corner of the game.  Our trailer analysis won’t start if you haven’t yet watched the four mindblowing trailers.

Now, let’s break the four trailers down and shed some light on the possible meaning and the expected gameplay along with the probable objective of the main protagonist Sam. Even though the game is announced as an action game, the expectations are, it will more likely be closer to a stealth category like the Metal Gear Solid as the player was displayed walking past the enemies in a smoke like mist inside the upside-down open post-death world where character persists. Despite the 4 trailers not much has been revealed regarding the precise gameplay mechanics. It appears, Kojima focused more on leaving hints for the game rather than revealing everything at the first go, this will leave us hungry fans brainstorming to unveil the real nature of the game.

He has left both scientific and spiritual messages in the trailers. First and foremost of these is the emphasis on the connection between death and life. This connection is portrayed through umbilical cords attached to the carcasses of crabs, fishes and the baby attached to humans. As the title suggests the hero Sam dies, yet he hasn’t transported to heaven or hell, instead, he is in a bizarre world with things and being all metaphorically and unanimously pointing towards death.

Dead animals, moving skeletons, black oil connoting antimatter, resourceless ground in mostly in the form of sand, dark supernatural being most likely portrayed as death gods searching for the humans in the world to pull them into eternal abyss/nothingness and the antagonist Mads who uses the same strings as the dark beings to control skeletons to hunt down humans that have been probably escaped absolute death. It is as if the protagonist is sucked into the world of the dead. The handprints instead of footprints can be something metaphorical as the world is “upside-down”, so it might be the reason for handprints instead of footprints.  If you look closely you’ll notice the “Bridges” sign on the coat of old guy shown in the second trailer and same sign on the door of the car in deep waters in the 3rd trailer. This also points towards a possible animosity between the antagonist and this organization “Bridges” and its members, hence explaining their entrapment into this upside world and the death gods hunting them down. In the 4th trailer, Sam is seen supplying different things to far off places symbolical of “Bridging” thus it is possible that he is from “Bridges” hence he is sent to this world as well.

The babies connected to the humans probably are serving as detectors who can sense the death god’s presence or vice versa eventually playing a role in evading “death”. This is symbolic of life as baby connected to mother itself is a magnificent spectacle of new life which is exactly opposite to death. Yes, my fellow men of culture, the concept will eventually boil down to a conflict between life and death. The mention of big bang theory signifies the importance of yet another bang/explosion told by the narrator in the 3rd trailer, “the explosion that will end life”, apparently Sam’s ultimate objective is to prevent this bang that could possibly end the world, paradoxical to the first explosion which gave origin to life. The apparent role of Sam in this is saving these entrapped people in this world from the claws of death entities and phenomenon and along with his personal story intermingling in the plot.

This is a mere speculation based on thorough research and brainstorming from the trailers and Kojima’s statements on games and I haven’t still covered all the details and hints but this is my basic overview on the game. And amongst all the diverse theories pitched in by the fanbase we will see who has penetrated the most. So run your brain to the fullest and come up with your own theory and see who has hit the spot! That’s all for today, see you next time with another interesting article!


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Tomb Raider

Tomb Raider

Written by Cyril Lachel on 3/5/2013 for 360
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When first demoed for the press, Tomb Raider's brutality took many by surprise.  The tone was considerably darker than past installments and it felt like the game was taking some sort sadistic pleasure in the torture of a young Lara Croft.   The whole thing left me extremely nervous about the direction the series is headed and hoping for the best.

As I tore into this late-generation reboot, I was struck by how different Tomb Raider was from my initial expectations.   While this is no doubt a grittier take on the source material, it's certainly not the orgy of torture porn some had feared.  Instead it's a solid action game that finally does justice to the Croft name.

It all begins with a nasty shipwreck in the middle of the ocean.  The good news is that Lara has survived and washed up on what looks appears to be a deserted island.  Unfortunately she's not alone.  Lara is immediately kidnapped and strung up from the ceiling.  But don't worry; Ms. Croft knows how to get out of sticky situations.  It doesn't take long for this iconic character to get free and begin solving the many mysteries of this island.

Her first objective is to find the rest of the survivors, hoping to work together to figure out a way off this stormy rock.  Lara quickly realizes that this is no ordinary island; it holds a series of secrets that verge on the supernatural.  To make matters worse, the island doesn't seem keen on letting people leave.  With no way off the island and no communication to the outside world, Lara Croft is officially lost.

The well-paced story sends our hero all across the island fighting "Others," battling the elements, climbing huge mountains and, yes, raiding tombs.  You'll visit the rocky shores, where you can see wrecked ships dating back hundreds of years.  There's an old military base on the island, a relic from decades ago.  The shantytown suggests that people may have lived here for a long time.  And don't forget the monastery in the mountains that may hold the answer to the island's power.

But even with the odds stacked against her, Lara knows a thing or two about surviving.  She has all the right moves and plenty of firepower to get out of even the hairiest situations.  She starts out the game with a simple bow and arrow, before eventually picking up handgun, assault rifle and shotgun.  Each of these weapons can be improved and upgraded over the course of the 12 hour adventure, giving the player more than enough incentive to loot every single body and pick seek out hidden treasures.

Most weapons have a dual purpose.  Not only can you use them to kill "Others" and wild animals, but they can also be used to access new parts of the island.  The bow and arrow, for example, allows Lara to create zip lines and open certain types of doors.  The shotgun will allow you to break down specially marked walls.  The assault rifle can be equipped with a grenade launcher, which can clear rocks to create new paths.

While older installments focused on complicated puzzle solving, this reboot is all-out action.  In that sense it feels more like a Hollywood blockbuster movie, not unlike Naughty Dog's Uncharted series.  In fact, Tomb Raider takes more than a few cues from Nathan Drake's adventures, making this a much more cinematic experience.  As somebody with only a mild interest in the franchise, I found this game to be compelling from start to finish.  However, I can see how some loyalists may be turned off by the emphasis on explosions over puzzles.

No matter where you come down on the change in focus, I'm pretty sure there will be no arguing over the way Lara controls.  For the first time ever, I had a genuinely good time playing as the buxom adventurer.  The mechanics are forgiving, so you'll rarely miss a jump or accidentally fall off an edge.  In fact, once you figure out what she can do, Lara becomes something of a superhero.

For as linear as the story is, there's a lot of incentive to explore every inch of this mysterious island.  While not an open-world sandbox game, Tomb Raider does allow the player to jump back and forth between the different base camps.  There are hidden treasures scattered all throughout the island, as well as journal entries that further expand on the story.  There are also a number of optional tombs to raid, each offering a unique puzzle that evokes the spirit of the original entries in the series.

I suspect most people will be too busy marveling over the stunning visuals to notice the lack of complicated puzzles.  The island's many weather effects are simply breath-taking.  And it's not just the way the backgrounds look, it's how Lara's animation seems to be impacted by the island storms.  There were times when I had a hard time believing that these graphics were coming out of my eight year old Xbox 360.

But as good as the visuals are, it was the story that drew me in.  I desperately wanted to know the history of this island and why it won't let people leave.  I needed to know more about the "Others" and how they came to this island.  Forget the kidnapped survivors, I want to know more about this hatch in the middle of the jungle.  The entire mythology had me hooked right from the get-go, and I wasn't disappointed with the answers.

A lot of the story elements feel like they came straight out of the TV series "LOST," to the point where I started to wonder if a smoke monster might show up.  This doesn't come as much of a surprise, as many of the game's elements feel like they were lifted directly off of other games and movies.  I can draw a straight line to not only Uncharted, but also Batman: Arkham Asylum, Resident Evil 4, Assassin's Creed, BioShock and even the 2005 horror film, The Descent.

There came a point where none of that bothered me.  Even if few of the elements are original, they come together in a fresh way that kept my interest for more than a dozen hours.   The pace is constantly moving and I couldn't wait to see what big set-piece came next.  And even when I uncovered all of the answers, I still needed to go back and raid every tomb and find every treasure.

I wasn't nearly as keen on playing the multiplayer mode.  This is an eight-player mode that feels tacked on for good measure.  It is a perfectly passable imitation of the Uncharted multiplayer modes, featuring teams trying to complete tasks and thwart the other team from finishing their own set of objectives.  There are a bunch of cool looking levels based on parts of the single-player campaign, as well as dozens of characters to unlock.  It's a fun diversion, but certainly not the draw of Tomb Raider.

Crystal Dynamics has finally delivered a game worthy of Lara Croft.   Tomb Raider is a great mix of action and exploration, complete with a story I actually cared about.  This is a harrowing adventure that will keep you guessing right up to the very end.  I went in expecting a great looking game, but came out with so much more.  This is the best thing to happen to Tomb Raider in two decades.
After nearly two decades, Crystal Dynamics finally gets it right. Tomb Raider is an action-packed thrill ride full of amazing set-pieces, sharp writing, a fun science fiction story and tons of enemies to gun down. Tomb Raider is a game worthy of the Croft name!

Rating: 9 Excellent

* The product in this article was sent to us by the developer/company.

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It's questionable how accurate this is, but this is all that's known about Cyril Lachel: A struggling writer by trade, Cyril has been living off a diet of bad games, and a highly suspect amount of propaganda. Highly cynical, Cyril has taken to question what companies say and do, falling ever further into a form of delusional madness. With the help of quality games, and some greener pastures on the horizon, this back-to-basics newsman has returned to provide news so early in the morning that only insomniacs are awake.
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Watering Your Trees and Shrubs Through the Hot Summer Months

A lot of beautiful trees and shrubs went out of our doors this spring and summer, which means there are at least that many new woodies that found new homes in the St. Louis area recently. As the temperatures continue to climb, it’s important to feed these new babies all the water they need to thrive. The root systems we’re setting up now are the ones that will carry them through the cooler months ahead, and for years to come.

Here are some reminders/refreshers/tips on how to keep your new friends well watered and happy:

  • Water thoroughly, every other day.

What does water thoroughly mean when it comes to trees and shrubs? As a general rule of thumb, we recommend 1 minute of good soaking, with a 2 minute break, 3-4 times, each time you water. That will give your new friend a total of 3-4 minutes of good, deep watering. If you have more than one plant that needs water, as most of us do, it’s a good idea to spend 1 minute on each one, and go down the line. When you’ve finished with the first pass, go back and start again, and again, and again. Now you’ve completed a thorough, deep watering.

  • Water the base, not the foliage.

Although watering the foliage is a good way to knock off any pesky insects that have set up camp on the leaves of your tree or shrubs, it does little to help sustain them. Additionally, watering the foliage is an easy way to bring on unwanted fungus. It’s important to keep your hose down at the base of the plant, to ensure a successful second part of a thorough watering.

  • Your plants will communicate.

You may not have known but plants talk, sometimes scream, at us. They will give you clues when you or the environment has done something to make them unhappy. Some plants are hard to over water (redbud, magnolia, hydrangea), while others are sensitive to receiving too much water (junipers, pine, spruce), but they will all let you know if you’ve pushed them too far in either directions. Just take a look at their foliage! Bright yellow tell us they’ve had too much water, while brown, wilted, crispy edges, signify thirst. Another rule of thumb is to notice where the discoloration in happening- outside-in yellowing signifies not enough water, while inside-out yellowing signifies too much water.

  • It rained! Now what?

Rain is an inevitable, sometimes much needed, part of St. Louis living. The forecast is a great tool to figure out when you should and should not water. If massive rain is coming in a couple of days, adjust your schedule to start over on the day it rains. And while this weather may not seem like something to celebrate, relish in your well deserved break from frequent watering. WARNING - do not fool yourself into thinking a light morning shower will do the deed. Remember the thorough part.

  • Interview the person you’re relying on keeping your woodies watered (i.e. the teenager that lives with you, whose job it is to keep your beautiful new tree alive)

Teenagers can be trusted with few things. It’s a fact, right? One of our resident tree experts, Tom, stresses the importance of a grueling interview process with whomever is put in charge of taking care of your beautiful investment. This is a very important task and whoever you entrust with it should know the weight they must now carry on their shoulders. All jokes aside, watering properly in the hot months is not something that can be rushed. It can be a tedious process, but imperative to the vitality of your plants. It’s not difficult, just time consuming. Taking a minute to educate the person in charge of this task will have a massive payoff at the end.

  • I’m going on vacation, it’ll be fine for a week, right?

NO! It probably won’t be fine! There are a couple of of things you can do, however, to help them get by while you’re on a beach, living your best life. One of the easiest solutions is to ask a neighbor (preferably the one with the nicest yard) to lend you a hand. There will inevitably be a time when they’re out of town and may ask for the favor returned! If friendly neighbors are not an option, we retail a product called Tree Gater ($29.99) that will do a great job keeping up on watering you can’t tend to, for about a week.

Again, these watering guidelines are general. If you have any question for specific plants you purchased with us, please don’t hesitate to come in and chat with one of our very knowledgeable tree and shrub guys. It’s important to all of us at Garden Heights Nursery to set you up for success when making a purchase, and we love sharing our knowledge and love for gardening with you.

Happy watering!

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