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This is my personal stability routine. It's focused primarily on hip & glute activation but I also do a few things to help activate my feet and ankles. I do each of these exercises twice but I'll let you decide how many reps to do since it depends on the person. I do this routine before I run in order to activate those needed stability muscles while I run.
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- Single-leg bridge— start in a bridge position and extend one leg (without losing hip stability); hold for 2-3 seconds
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Making a choice
It reminded me of the time my family went to a dog breeders to pick a puppy. There were only two left. We couldn't choose between the two of them so we chose both. We couldn't leave either one unchosen.
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- Nanny Goats In Panties said...
Wow, I hope you process things fast, because after that dog analogy, I'm very curious why you feel "unchosen".
Were you guys playing dodgeball over the weekend and when they picked teams, it was down to you and the girl with the floppy ears and pigtails? Did they pick her over you? Those bastards!
- Lynn - the piggy bank painter said...
I just want you to know that our last 3 dogs (one has since passed away. and really 4, if you count ziggy. he died quite a few years ago.) were all the last left of their litter. The ones that no one wanted. We never had to choose. They were always just waiting for us to show up : ) I would say, don't worry, that puppy knows someone is coming along and is just waiting for them....
and I was also wondering what you felt unchosen about....
We got one of our cats from the ASPCA (the other two of our cats adopted us, not the other way around). I'm not sure I will ever be able to go again, to see all the animals that you can't take with you.
It came down to a choice between 2 before we got Ollie. But somehow I'll never forget the other one we didn't choose. And I'll always wish we had taken it home, too.
- Kristy said...
Natalie, sorry I've been absent for so long in commenting. Now that I've got DSL, I should be able to come around more often. Sorry to hear you've been feeling badly recently. I've had a few rough days here too but the Lord has been faithful each time I've run to Him.
Anyway, I started my own blog. I hope you can come visit and hear about some of the crazy things I'm doing and experiencing here.
Kristy in AM (formerly NC)
- Sra said...
I'm glad to see you are writing. I think we can all relate to being in a rut, and to be honest, I think crying every day is better than being so depressed that you can't feel anything, not even the sadness behind the tears. That's not so good a place to be in. So be encouraged to know you aren't at the depths of depression. Hopefully this is the upswing.
well now, i think the unchosen puppy left behind is really just waiting for the right person to show up ~ the last puppy is just too special to be taken home by just anybody!
- Irrational Dad said...
I loves me some puppies... I probably would have brought them both home if there were only 2 left.
- Mamadallama said...
That's exactly how we ended up with 4 cats. Only 1 dog though. When we went to pick up the pup, there were 13 of them (2 litters) and there was no way we could take all of them. I know what you mean about forgetting the whole post you had written in your head. I've done that, too, and it is very annoying!
Staying busy and keeping to routines is the secret to getting out of funks, moving through grief and other general feelings of unchosen-ness. Glad you're feeling less unchosen.
- Natalie said...
nanny goats - i can't even explain the unchosen feeling. i never let myself process it anymore.
and no...i would avoid a dodgeball game like the plague. i was never fond of games where things were thrown at me.
lynn - i know. i know that those puppies are loved too. i wish i could explain it. i feel better now though!
~m - i know. it is hard to see all those left behind. poor things.
kristy - hi! welcome back to the wonderful world of the internet. hope you can still find your way around!
sra - thanks. i think i am coming to terms with the crying everyday. i think i need it for now. i guess if there comes a day when i don't need to cry i won't.
friyet - sweet. you are too sweet!
joe - i know. me too. too hard to just choose one!
mamadallama - i think i am glad i forgot the post. it might not have been something i could have shared anyway. my mind was going crazy. sometimes those thoughts are a little much for some of my readers!
and you are right...staying busy will help. and i have a lot to keep me busy these days!


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had the day off and the sun was high and bright so i hit the open road, B8019 on foot, thinking i was going to walk my way to Pitlochry, 12 miles away. i started off bright eyed and bushy tailed, singing "i love to go a wandering" but 5 miles in the glam had faded big time!
i wanted to see this: Loch Tummel. we drive by twice a day, going to and from the office and i'm always wanting them to stop so i can get a better look. what a scene! looking south east.
looking south west: check that out down there: someone has a crib overlooking that scene and they're the only ones around. wowza what an address! i can imagine this through the 4 seasons!
further along: i still haven't had my rack of lamb…
The Inn at Loch Tummel, ultra wowza! this place is truly in the boons but inside it looks pretty swanky! the dining room looks like a pretty grand place to sit down for a couple of hours. hey we should go there in September!
pretty sure that is a cemetery down there. couldn't go in for a closer look as the private property signs were up.
and there it is! Loch Tummel as seen from the Queen's View. glad i made the walk but the 6 miles man… that was all i could muster for today. hitched a ride with the bus at 230 and arrived at Pitlochry for 3 p.m. beauty sight seeing adventure!


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Over the centuries, innovative medical developments and techniques have changed the face of healthcare. Incorporation of such technologies helps developing nations in particular to combat problems such as inadequate medical infrastructure, unaffordable health care and a shortage of qualified medical professionals. Robotic technology is helping to trigger a similar evolution of healthcare services in India, with the arrival of robot-assisted surgery ushering in a new era in minimally invasive operations.
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Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine
- Developer: LucasArts Entertainment
- Genre: Arcade/Action
- Originally on: Windows (1999)
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They stole his concept. Now he's stealing it back. Anyone who's played Tomb Raider can't have failed to notice that the whole thing plays like a homage to Raiders Of The Lost Ark. Only fair, then, that LucasArts should offer a new Indiana Jones game that, er, repays the compliment. And here it is: Indiana Jones And The Infernal Machine. Anyone anticipating another point-and-click adventure in the vein of LucasArts' excellent Indiana Jones And The Fate Of Atlantis, which LucasArts released waaay back when, is in for a shock. This new title is something different entirely - an action-rammed 3D platform adventure game thing which looks more like Tomb Raider than Tomb Raider does.
In the midst of the cacophonous codefest that is the Electronic Entertainment Expo (aka E3), was ushered into the LucasArts encampment and granted a sneak preview. Despite being bewildered and shaken by three days of orgiastic revelry, unbearable Deep South humidity and the flickering digital kindling of a trillion monitors, we were still 'together' enough to recognise that this is likely to be one of the biggest games of the year. We performed a boisterous Irish reel by way of celebration, demolishing half the stand in the process, until a security guard persuaded us to stop by tapping playfully on our windpipes with his elbow.
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As befits a licence of this stature, LucasArts have brewed up an intriguing storyline which could comfortably grace one of Indy's cinematic outings (and with a fourth movie rumoured to be in the offing, perhaps it actually will). The action takes place in the 1950s - some years after the events of Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade (you know, the one with Sean Connery in it) - and, as per tradition, revolves around a desperate search for an ancient artefact. Since World War II rid the world of Indy's established foes, the Nazis, a new enemy has emerged - them pesky Ruskies.
The game begins with Dr Jones receiving word that a Soviet professor has been searching for an ancient device (the Infernal Machine of the title) which is capable of opening the door to another dimension.
As tends to be the case with ancient artefacts capable of creating portals into an ethereal netherworld of limitless evil, the Infernal Machine has been broken into pieces and scattered across the globe. The Russians have already collected many of the parts and re-assembled them, but they're missing a few vital components. Someone has to find them before the bad guys do. And that someone is Su Ingle, erstwhile presenter of Wildtrack.
It isn't really, it's Indiana Jones. Anyway, this deviously contrived storyline provides the perfect excuse to send Our Hero all over the world in true Littlest Hobo fashion. In the course of poking around for the essential machine parts, Indy explores a range of exotic locations, the likes of which could keep Wish You Were Here going for an entire season. Gasp! as Indy creeps through the ruins of Babylon. Shriek! as he clambers up the Tian Shan mountain in Kazakstan. Jabber lewdly! as he peers nervously round the corner of an Aztec pyramid.
Bellow like a mangled ape! as he visits the Amdale Centre in Wandsworth (he doesn't really). You get the picture: loads of poncy foreign locations. What else?
Well, there's Indy himself to consider. A plank-like mass of malco-ordinated sinew he is not. This man is an action hero, right? He can do more or less anything: walking, running, jumping, crawling, climbing and swinging about like a bestubbled primate are his stock-in-trade. Expect nailgnashing, platform-hopping and cavern-traversing shenanigans to feature prominently.
Aside from nigh-on suicidal acts of derring-do, there's another thing that crops up with enthralling regularity in the Indiana Jones movies: hideous violence. And sure enough, it's another thing that features heavily in the game. Indy himself is armed and dangerous. Joining the famous whip in his personal arsenal is a motley collection of pistols, hand grenades, landmines and bazookas, all the better for pointing at folk. The adversaries aren't just human, either; there's all manner of shadowy, supernatural nasties lurking menacingly in the even more shadowy corners of the game.
And as if that wasn't enough, Indy's set to become all 'magic'. Each time he collects a chunk of the Infernal Machine, it bestows a weird, other-wordly power upon him. These additional powers w apparently prove vital to the quest, but LucasArts are being afl tight-lipped about what they'll actually allow Dr Jones to do. Grant him the ability to remove rigid jam jar lids with ease? Bestow upon him an unshakeabie aptitude for subtle yet striking interior design? Enable him to converse naturally with people from Cardiff? Who can say? Not you, by the sound of things - Ed.
Want more? Well how's this: it's going to include a bunch of multiplayer modes, too - co-operative and competitive. How these will work is anyone's guess at present, but hey, at least they'll be there. (Hark at Mister Informative-Ed.)
We wouldn't be human if we weren't desperately excited by this game. LucasArts haven't disappointed with an Indy title yet (er... except for Indiana Jones And His Desktop Adventures, that is), so it's no surprise that our anticipation glands are already swelling to their maximum.
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- "This game is brilliant. The next Tomb Raider will have to be pretty special to beat this. The only downside, like your review said, is that Harrison Ford didn't do the voice."
Manoeuvre onto radio bunker. Jump onto gate, and then onto next wall. Follow route to water room. Shimmy and jump until you reach the cave at the bottom left of this room. Beware of soldiers. Run down the ledge into the tunnel, through to another tent. Pull the lever, then climb onto the roof and jump onto a passing truck. When the truck stops, jump left and kill soldiers. Traverse courtyard and pull lever in back room to open gate.
Go through and crawl into opening behind crate, enter water and swim right, then left and into the hole. Follow passage along and exit the water. Turn right, walk down the stairs for another cut-scene. Unlock door. Shoot TNT and jump down. Exit water and climb to top. Pull picture slab. Go up into room and use the contraption on left side. Climb onto picture slab and climb onto ledge.
Perform a series of jumps and a whip swing in this final room to find all three pieces of the tablet then return to the big round door, and put the pieces into the frame.
Approach the border from the ledge. Jump onto the tower and go down the hatch. Search the rooms for a raft. Use it in the water by the grate. Paddle downstream until you see two pine trees, disembark here and continue on foot. When you reach a junction turn right. Run past the shack until you reach the river again.
Board the raft. Take a left at the first and second forks. Dock near the building. Collect the green candle, and get back on the river. Go right at the next fork and the one after. Alight, and find your way into a large room where you have to really work for the violet candle. Get back on the river. In the cavern at the bottom, pull the lever to go up and board your raft, again...
This time, aim left at the first fork, but right at the second. On the left bank is a small opening. Dock raft. Shoot window at bottom of tower. Jump inside, pull lever and go to top of tower for the red candle. Get back on the main flow of the river, where you should see a grove of trees on the right containing the yellow candle.
You can now go and place the candles in their sockets and light them to complete the stage.
Head left into the courtyard. Jump up to reach a climbable wall to the roof. Fall through roof. Move downwards until you reach the underground river and gear mechanism. Move the gear block into position. Go back to the clock (pushing the gear into position in the sprocket room on the way) and climb up to the lever. Pull the lever to raise the gate. Walk halfway across the bridge and shoot the window. Go through to reach a lever. Keep climbing for yet another lever. Visit the clock tower for a cut-scene. Drop down right of the statue and pull lever on the right. Run back to the bell tower. When statue starts to spin, pull the lever on your right. A Shaman appears and gives you a key. Use this to open the door at the bottom of the clock tower. Go into the living quarters to find the Monastic Seal.
Go back down to the room at the bottom and push the wooden handle on the statue twice. Head down this passageway to the treasury. In here is a key to use on the lock to reveal a plant bulb. Go back to the statue room and push the nearby button to raise a ladder. Climb ladder. At dead end shoot glass window through grill. Go into other room, shoot window and work your way around the edge of the building to the dead end room. Place the bulb in the cradle. Go down to the statue room and swing onto the ledge by the window. Let the light stream onto the bulb. Take it back to the Shaman and she'll open a path. Run to the other side of the room to find Urgon's machine part. Then use this to kill the beast.
Use the whip to cross the pit. Get machete. Hack web and vines and collect shovel. Swim to the other beach, go through the cave and swim to the ship. Find arming device. Arm torpedo on beach. Swim through hole in ship. Get hammer from door on left. Go through opposite door to find key. Go to the bridge and use key to get a handle. Use handle on crane. Swing across and dig on island to reveal a button.
Press button. Swim to crashed plane and remove propeller. Use propeller on underwater door. Swim through, exit water and head upwards to the idol with a button. Press button to open doors.
Use Urgon's part to break the wall. Eventually you reach a large, water-filled room. Swim down the underwater tunnel in the middle and take the first passage on the right. This takes you to a precarious ledge, where you'll need to shift around a couple of blocks in order to flick a switch. Go back to the water room and go through the hole on the corner island.
This leads to a room where a boulder smashes a hole in the wall. Go through the hole, press the switch, and then collect the key from the ship. Open the red door with this key. In the next big room push the blocks into position, press the button at the top of the room and deftly bounce across to the exit. Various cut-scenes follow. Take the elevator to the surface where you'll find loads of commies and an aluminium key. Go back to the statue below in the lava and whip his hand. Go through the door. Follow the route to Sophia. Free her and head back to the room with the gate. Once through, go up into the little room with the crates. Push them to reveal a pulley. Use pulley on gondola and the stage ends.
Move through to the lava room with jumpable pads. Go to the far right corner and take the ladder up for the shark key. Return to the landing on the far side of the lava room. Use Urgon's part. Continue onwards, and unlock the door with the shark key. Take tiki key, then use whip to avoid the boulder. Use tiki key on door in lava room. Work your way across rope bridges and caves until you are fired out of a waterfall. Climb the ladder and keep going until you reach a pit trap with stakes. Jump onto the right ledge. Once outside whip swing over and traverse the cave. Leap the broken bridge. Cut the single rope holding the bridge up and head for the small cave at the bottom. Take the monkey key and use it on the big door at the top. In here is the second tiki key.
Keep going past the boulders until you reach the tiki door. Go through to face the lava boss. Grab the machine part in the corner and use it. Go across the rock bridge to the outside lake. Hit the switch to drain the lake. Walk across the hardened lava to the last door.
Basically, just get in the jeep and go! Kill commies and jump bridges. Easy.
Take door on right. Find the stone key. When you reach the big door, double back for a cut-scene. Pusf the button. Go into gear room. Go up to the block before the green head - push it against the door. Push the block by the yellow heat towards the centre of the room. At the three-headed door, stand behind the gear and hang down the hole. Drop down and head to the room with the snake statues. Pull them onto glyphs to get a statue to rise.
Back in the gear room, turn the spoke wheel and then the smooth wheel, then the spoke wheel twice, and the smooth one again. Then turn the spoke one more. Return to the doors. Pull the fish door block away from the wall. Push the triple headed block against the door. Move the block by the green door to the centre, and then push the yellow door block up against the door. Turn the wheels in exactly the same order to open these doors.
Go into the fish door and use the stone key. Keep going to find the fish idol and a silver mirror. Next, go through the yellow door for the bird idol, then the green door for the jaguar idol and lastly the three-headed door to use the idols and then the mirror on the statue.
Cut vines and continue until you hit a pressure pad to release an Olmec head. Push this into position to connect the first bridge. Cross bridge and explore until you find a room with a switch at the end of a tunnel. Hit switch and then escape the tunnel before the Olmec head crushes you. Push the head onto the pad in the valley. Cross the second bridge and go to the room with the waterfall. Climb above this and hit the button. Push the third Olmec head into the gap and start the water again.
Cross the new bridge, keep going to the large room with an owl statue. Press the switch outside and run to the inside door. Push the bridge down and continue.
At the pyramid, light the lamps to get Azerim's machine part. Use the part to levitate up to the platforms. Skewer the snake by standing on the spike pads at either end of this platform.
Knock on the door. Pull grate down. Knock again, hide in grate, and then run out of the room when the guard isn't looking. Enter first door on left and pull lever. Enter the next room and take Taklit's machine part. Go through the door at the end of the hallway. Use Taklit's part to become invisible. Enter the door to discover your weapons. Move and climb the crates to access the next deck. Enter the single door, run along up the ladder and into the door on your left for Urgon's part.
Return to the hold and enter a door on the other side. Head up to the deck and use Urgon's part to bust into another room. Go up the ladder and find Azerim's part. Go back below. Keep going down until you reach a crane device. Press the button on the left twice, the middle button five times and the button on the right twice. Levitate up and go through the door. Pull the lever at the bottom of the next room. Climb the ladder into the bridge and grab the crank. Use it on the lifeboat.
Shoot the explosives in the shed to get a bucket and drive chain. Use the chain on the mining machine. Climb down tor the wheel and watch. The boy gets the eye for you. Climb the pyramid near the shed. Head through until the block is expelled. Use this block to climb up and press the button. Go through the door and into the room with the water mechanism. Use bucket.
You now have to explore the pyramid to light ail the fires in the lens rooms. When you are done, go outside and stand on all the points where the lasers hit the ground. Put the eye in every statue to unlock the main door and exit the level on the mine cart.
Find the fuse in a crate near an archway. Use it in the control room and switch tracks I and 3. Get back in cart. When the three tracks merge into one (just past signal 3), drive up to the door, then reverse into a room with a dual waterfall. Whip-swing behind the waterfall for the pyramid key. Go back and switch to track 2. Get in cart and get the brass key from the room near the electricity flashes. Use this key on the small shed to find an oilcan. Oil signal 4 and then switch it. Go to where there's a hole behind a crate. Collect the red gem and fall in the hole. Drive the cart until you reach a pool. Swim through the hole to find the green gem. Go to signal box 5 and swing over the broken bridge for the blue gem. Go and explore the area where the fuse was to discover the straightforward way to the exit.
Explore until you reach a big statue guarding a door. Push the smaller statue on the left wall to reveal a tapestry. Keep going to the theatre room. Press the button, enter door. Follow passage until you are above this door. Drop onto the ledge and whip the statue's arm. Use the arm on the statue guarding the other door to get through. Use Azerim's part to levitate. Hit the switch on the other side of the room, and again to follow Volodnikov.
Before the chase begins, pull out the block on the left and move it so it covers the levitation pad. Now go into the middle anteroom. Head to the back of this room and block an exit with a statue. Chase Volodnikov into here.
Go back to the big pillar room and slash a tapestry near the keyhole to reveal a block. Pull it and use this to jump up to the next corridor where there is a lever. Keep exploring this area to find a key that goes in the keyhole. Fit the gear and push the block in. Head into the robot room with the red decor. Use the red blocks to jump onto the beams, then work your way across the room to the top. Jump in water, swim down, hit switch and use statue's head to jump to the other side. Enter the lightning room. Ascend to the room above and position the rams' heads around the opening. Push the button inside the alcove. Now press the gold switch once and the silver switch twice.
Go back to the room below and grab Nub's part from the top of the conductor. Use this part to open all the strange switches and head to the final room. Activate the sarcophagus (press 'Ctrl'), then use Nub's part on the wall switch. Put red gem in socket and a robot appears. Make it walk over the flashing pad four times. Use its body to jump to the exit.
Find all the pieces of the infernal machine and put them in the right slots. You also need to find Marduk's head and affix it to his body. When you fight Turner you can only hurt him if he's visible. Use the machine gun for this. Finally use the Taklit part on the control panel and then press 'Ctrl' to work the levers.
Swim straight out of the Aetherium and drop down onto the ledge below. Swim into the four sides of the central block in turn (starting with the green stripes and ending with the blue) to find some goodies and the Tool from Beyond. In order to kill Marduk you must use the mirror to reflect his shots right back at him. Then you will need to charge up your whip, so you can whip the silver ball in the corridor. This will lead you up to more silver balls by platforms. Whip all of them, and then go right through the tunnels to find the gems. Place all of the gems you have found in the slots in the main room and then you will need to electro-whip Sophia/Marduk to kill it. Now, run for the exit through the earthquake and it is game over.
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I've been on hiatus from this blog because everything kicked off at work; a conference to organise, and teaching work with archive visits slotted in between.
Birmingham! A place, I discovered, of cheap manicures, cheap fabric and expensive bus passes; the University Special Collections are in the Muirhead Building, which is monopolised on the ground floor by a sprawling Starbucks. But I've never been in a better-run archive. The staff were friendly, helpful and clearly knew their collections, giving me advice on ordering and potential caches of less obvious stuff. The basement room is bright and clean, and the paper catalogues are in a sensible and accessible place. I thought these kind of places only existed in my feverish research dreams.
The papers were also good (although the documentation I've found for my PhD suffers from primarily being things that people write in margins in indecipherable scribbles). The Save the Children Fund (SCF) stuff is a relatively recent acquisition for Birmingham, but is well-catalogued online and would be a fabulous resource for anyone studying the religiosity of religious charities, or the internal politics of setting up new missions. Similarly, the Church Missionary Society (CMS) papers – while a bigger archive and better-used – are really fabulous. Again, my stuff was in the margins, but on a last day looking through photographs (always save the fun stuff for the end) I found a fabulous school-style photograph of the Southern Sudanese Anglican community in Khartoum, with some names, from the 1950s: I think I'll blow it up, laminate it, and see whether anyone I meet can tell me who these guys are.
The joys of archives are the tangential bits and bobs that crop up in files organised around different agendas to your own. Such as the miniskirt ban in Amin's Uganda:
This reminds me of reports over the last few years in South Sudan of over-zealous new recruits enforcing a kind of social morality (on women's bodies, obviously – the best place to demonstrate morality) by harassing and sometimes assaulting women wearing what they consider "revealing" clothing. Patriarchal, militarised and authoritarian states have a lot in common.


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Cave Creek, AZ 85331
5 beds | 5.5 baths | 13664 sqft
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Property Description
One of a kind Equestrian Estate sitting on 11 sprawling acres with not just one but two residences. This spectacular compound has it all. The main home, finished in fall of 2016, was built to obsessive standards and has barely been lived in. The entire property is securely gated with lush and mature landscaping adding another level of privacy. Breathtaking palm-lined pool and spacious backyard as grand as any resort, including multiple fountains, Ramada and full property surround sound, which makes this a truly serene oasis. Features include floor to ceiling moving glass walls, massive wine cellar, countless chandeliers and multiple fireplaces inside and out that will delight even the most discerning buyer.
Contract Information
Status Change Date: 2020-06-29
List Price: $5,749,000
Status: Active
Current Price: $5,749,000
List Date: 2020-02-05
Ownership: Fee Simple
Location, Tax & Legal
Map Code/Grid: H37
House Number: 6704
Compass: E
Street Name: DALE
St Suffix: Lane
City/Town Code: Cave Creek
State/Province: AZ
Zip Code: 85331
Zip4: 6528
Country: USA
County Code: Maricopa
Assessor Number: 216-68-036-B
Subdivision: SCOTTSDALE HEIGHTS
Taxes: 11355
General Property Description
Dwelling Type: Single Family - Detached
Dwelling Styles: Detached
Exterior Stories: 1
# of Interior Levels: 1
# Bedrooms: 5
# Bathrooms: 5.5
Approx SQFT: 13664
Price/SqFt: 420.74
Approx SqFt Range: 5,001+
Horses: Y
Model: Custom
Builder Name: Bertrand Homes
Year Built: 2016
Approx Lot SqFt: 479294
Apx Lot Size Range: 10+ Acres
Pool: Private Only
Elementary School: Desert Sun Academy
Jr. High School: Sonoran Trails Middle School
High School: Cactus Shadows High School
Elem School Dist #: 093 - Cave Creek Unified District
High School Dist #: 093 - Cave Creek Unified District
Remarks & Misc
Directions: North on Scottsdale Rd take second left heading West on Dale Ln. Property is on right hand side (North). No sign on property.
Geo Lat: 33.745151
Geo Lon: -111.936408
Legal Info
Township: 5N
Range: 4E
Section: 27
Lot Number: 11
Association & Fees
PAD Fee Y/N: N
Cap Impv/Impt Fee$/%: $
Cap Impv/ImptFee2$/%: $
Land Lease Fee Y/N: N
Rec Center Fee Y/N: N
Rec Center Fee 2 Y/N: N
Basement Y/N: N
Separate Den/Office
Sep Den/Office Y/N: Y
Parking Spaces
Garage Spaces: 4
Total Covered Spaces: 4
Property Features
Special Listing Cond: N/A
Add'l Property Use: Ranch/Farm
Architecture: Santa Barbara/Tuscan
Master Bathroom: Full Bth Master Bdrm; Separate Shwr & Tub; Double Sinks; Private Toilet Room; Tub with Jets
Master Bedroom: Split
Additional Bedroom: Other Bdrm Split; Separate Bdrm Exit; Mstr Bdr Walkin Clst; Othr Bdr Walkin Clst; Mstr Bdrm Sitting Rm
Fireplace: 3+ Fireplace; Fireplace Family Rm; Fireplace Living Rm; Fireplace Master Bdr; Gas Fireplace; Exterior Fireplace; Firepit
Flooring: Carpet; Stone; Wood
Windows: Dual Pane; Energy Star; Wood Frame
Pool - Private: Pool - Private; Heated Pool
Spa: Spa - Private; Spa - Heated
Community Features: Horse Facility
Dining Area: Formal; Eat-in Kitchen; Breakfast Bar; Dining in LR/GR; Breakfast Room
Kitchen Features: Range/Oven Gas; Disposal; Dishwasher; Built-in Microwave; Refrigerator; Reverse Osmosis; Wall Oven(s); Multiple Ovens; Walk-in Pantry; Granite Countertops; Non-laminate Counter; Kitchen Island
Laundry: Washer Included; Dryer Included
Other Rooms: Family Room; Great Room; Library-Blt-in Bkcse; Guest Qtrs-Sep Entrn; Separate Workshop; Media Room
Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s); 9+ Flat Ceilings; Wet Bar(s); Intercom; No Interior Steps; Water Softener Owned; Drink Wtr Filter Sys
Technology: HighSpd Intrnt Aval; Ntwrk Wrng Multi Rms; Security Sys Owned; Smart Home System
Exterior Features: Separate Guest House; Patio; Covered Patio(s); Balcony/Deck(s); Gazebo/Ramada; Storage Shed(s); Circular Drive; Pvt Yrd(s)/Crtyrd(s); Built-in BBQ
Parking Features: Dir Entry frm Garage; Extnded Lngth Garage; Over Height Garage; RV Garage; RV Gate; RV Parking; Separate Strge Area; Temp Controlled
Construction: Frame - Wood
Const - Finish: Painted; Stucco; Stone
Roofing: Tile; Foam
Cooling: Refrigeration; Ceiling Fan(s); Programmable Thmstat
Heating: Electric Heat
Plumbing: Recirculation Pump; Propane Hot Wtr Htr
Utilities: APS; Butane/Propane
Water: City Water
Sewer: Septic in & Cnctd
Fencing: Wrought Iron; Block; Other
Property Description: Corner Lot; Mountain View(s)
Landscaping: Desert Front; Desert Back; Grass Front; Grass Back; Auto Timer H2O Front; Auto Timer H2O Back
Horse Features: Barn; Arena; Hot Walker; Commercial Breed; Commercial Board
Possession: Close of Escrow
Association Fee Incl: No Fees
Assoc Rules/Info: None
Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear
New Financing: Cash; Conventional
Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail; Agency Discl Req
Completely automated smart home with security cameras and remote access delivers peace of mind and convenience from anywhere. Turn-key equestrian facilities lie on approximately 7 of the 11 level acres. 41 total box stalls, 16 oversized mare motels, 4 large pastures, 2 hot walkers, 70' bullpen, Euro-cizer, equine treadmill, and 120' outdoor arena. The 17,500 ft² steel accessory building has unlimited possibilities as a covered arena, garage, workshop, etc. Currently is completely paved in pavers and features commercial lighting, storage rooms and its own surround sound. The second residence boasts 2769 ft², including 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, and 2 car garage. Travertine patios stud the lush landscaping with expansive grass and mature palms. Not only is this portion of the property built for efficiency in the horse facilities but is a true entertainer's delight with built in pub tables, gas fire pits and surround sound throughout allowing a secluded space from the primary home, if desired.
Listing Office: Sterling Fine Properties
Last Updated: July - 11 - 2020
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We absolutely distinguish between commitable offers and non commitable offers.
In the case of Sheffield, it was a numbers game, but it was clear his offer wasn't "commitable" or was rescinded because of the numbers.
Yes we followed up and were transparent, but we absolutely give out non commitable offers and play the game like everyone else.


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Last year, our pigs were attacked by two hunting dogs (cute little terriers the like of which you'd expect to see on an ageing grandparent's knee wearing a tartan collar). Fortunately, me and Her Outdoors were both on the land at the time and, in the 30 seconds it took for the dogs to jump over the pig fence, pin down our biggest pig and try and tear it apart by pulling it round a tree, we were both on the scene. Me screaming at the two beaters in robust Anglo Saxon, Her Outdoors shouting more politely in French.
The pig survived. The local Chasse president agreed to pay the vet's bill for the antibiotics, and said they would hunt further from our boundary in future.
Despite this assurance, one of us still runs down to the land when we hear gunshots and dogs nearby. Luckily, this only happens at weekends, on public holidays and any day in between, and usually only very early in the morning when we're just about to enjoy a nice hot mug of good coffee. Like last Saturday.
I went down to check on the pigs and stood around for a few minutes, listening like a human. Then I thought: 'This is bloody ridiculous, I could be here all morning' and came back for breakfast. When I went back on the animal food run, I heard yapping coming from the pig house, grabbed a stick and ran.
I chased off the dog – another lovely ickle terrier – and found all three pigs cowering in their house. I shut them in and went after the hunters. (It's amazing how quickly you get used to walking up to someone with a loaded gun and telling them they're not welcome – I've even learnt some robust French to drive my point home.) Sadly, I didn't find them.
The pigs are not doing so well this time. The biggest had the most bites, but he's walking around getting on with things. The smallest can't put any weight on one of her back legs, although she's more perky today than yesterday. The middle one was fine yesterday but wasn't looking at all good this morning.
And we're both a bit pissed off.
My first response is to want to shoot any dogs that come onto our land. But it's not their fault. They are apparently starved for a few days before being taken hunting and are only doing their job – quite well at that. They don't know the difference between a wild pig and a domestic one living in the wild, and probably can't read the signs banning hunting here. So we're going to catch future hunting dogs and call their owners instead. And make fencing an expensive priority.
Sure, we will probably get the vet's bill paid, and hopefully compensation if one or more pig dies. But where's the compensation for us being permanently on full alert? Jumping up at any dog barking (there's one barking up the road right now) and running off to defend our livestock? It's nerve-wracking – and not how we want to be spending our time.
I wanted to take some nice sunny pictures of the pigs on Saturday, to show you how well they're coming along, and how much they're enjoying their newly expanded pig area. Can't do that now, can I?


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City's Checkatrade Trophy group-stage opener ended in a tense shoot-out after Nabil Touaizi's late penalty cancelled out Lee Angol's close-range strike.
With a goal a-piece both teams went head-to-head from the spot. The shoot-out saw City miss out on an extra point, with the home side securing a 3-1 win on penalties. It was a valiant performance from City which sees Paul Harsley's Under-21s take away a point for their efforts.
Our Under-21s remained unfazed as they stepped out against the League One side. But it was evident from the outset that the home-side were physically bigger and stronger than us, with a number of the Shrewsbury Town players having 10 years-experience on our young Blues.
City were calm, confident and controlled on the ball throughout, playing free-flowing football and retaining a majority of the possession. Shrewsbury, however, pressed high and continuously stopped us from creating any clear-cut chances which was frustrating at times.
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For the Child Development Project Officer written test purpose the HPPSC CDPO Admit Card 2018-19 is released now. Candidates who are applied for this CDPO Posts, those ones should get the hall ticket for the purpose of a written test. The HPPSC CDPO Exam Date also announced by the officials. The exam date is 16th September 2018. So candidates follow the official site @ www. hppsc.hp.gov.in and get it.
Here, you can collect the Himachal Prades CDPO Hall Ticket in addition to checking the HPPSC CDPO Exam Date. You can also download your individual hall ticket in this page which is provided by the links in the order of the Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) board. The HPPSC CDPO Call Letter downloading links are available in this page.
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The Himachal Pradesh candidates are eagerly searching for the many sites for the update of the Himachal Prades CDPO Hall Ticket. Candidates stop your browsing process. Because we are coming to share one good news for you related to the HPPS admit card. The board of Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) recently announces they are ready to conduct the written test for the Child Development Project Officer posts. As per the cause, they can release the HPPSC CDPO Admit Card on their official site. Eligible ones should check and catch it.
HPPSC Child Development Project Officer Hall Ticket
Without HPPSC CDPO Call Letter, the postulates don't have the chance to take the written test. We knew the admit card is the proof of the applied candidates. At the same time, the applicants should carry the admit card in the exam time along with the ID proof. After a long time, the officials release the announcement about the admit card. As of now, the HPPSC Child Development Project Officer Hall Ticket links are in the activated mode. By using the links you can easily download it. So only choose the links which are available in this page of @ www.jobschat.in
HPPSC CDPO Call Letter 2018-19 Details
|Name of the Organisation
|Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC)
|Post Name
|Child Development Project Officer
|Total Posts
|11 Posts
|Job Location
|Admit Card
|Admit Card Date
|Exam Date
|16th September 2018
|Mains Exam Date
|04 to 07 Feb 2019
|Official Website
HPPSC CDPO Exam Date
The officials of Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) decides the HPPSC CDPO Exam Date on 16th September 2018. The authorities decide to conduct the written test in only one day in various centers. Because most of the candidates are enrolled their names for these posts. So they wish to hold in a number of centers. Aspirants, the time period was very less for the preparation. So once you can refer the Previous Papers in this page for knowing the exam pattern and to improve your time skills by using it. Click on the highlighted link to get the old papers in addition to the HPPSC CDPO Admit Card.
Himachal Pradesh CDPO Call Letter @ hppsc.hp.gov.in
The Himachal Prades CDPO Admit Card downloading is the applicant's responsibility. For the sake of, the officials do not say they can send your hall ticket through mail or post. They only place the official site for the downloading purpose. After that, the applicants catch it by using the registration login details. At the same time, the officials not pay any transporting charges fro the candidates. It's better to collect your @ hppsc.hp.gov.in HPPSC CDPO Admit Card as soon as possible. Because at the end of the time the servers are not working. So hurry up!
Important Dates & Links For HPPSC CDPO Admit Card 2018-19
|Important Dates
Exam Date: 16th September 2018
Admit Card Date: Released
Mains Exam Date: 04 to 07 Feb 2019
Important Links
HPPSC CDPO Hall Ticket 2018-19 >>> Click Here (Released)


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Last week, I told you all about my upcoming "The Many Lives of Catwoman" panel discussion with Angelica Jade Bastién, Lauren Burke, Caitlin Rosberg, and Katie Schenkel at The Book Cellar in Chicago, IL, on April 5th at 7:00pm. That's going to be all kinds of awesome. But it's only part one of my upcoming Chicago fun! Starting the very next day, I will be at C2E2 all weekend long. Here is all the important info:
Tim Hanley @ C2E2
South Building at McCormick Place, Chicago, IL
April 6-8th
Artist Alley, Table E7
I have also built a handy map so that it's easy to find me at the show. You can click to embiggen:
C2E2 is a great convention, and I'm so excited to be a part of it this year. I'll be set up in Artist Alley for all three days, with all three of my books available for purchase. I'm talking Wonder Woman Unbound: The Curious History of the World's Most Famous Heroine, my exploration of everyone's new favourite cinematic heroine's fascinating origins. Everybody loves Wonder Woman now, as they should. We've also got Investigating Lois Lane: The Turbulent History of the Daily Planet's Ace Reporter, and it's a perfect time to read up on Lois what with exciting new relaunches of Action Comics and Superman just around the corner. Heck, Brian Michael Bendis is gonna be at C2E2 too! And the third in the trilogy is The Many Lives of Catwoman: The Felonious History of a Feline Fatale, an overview of the many intriguing incarnations of this beloved character. Plus she's getting married soon! Making this a good opportunity to read up on all of the romantic hijinks that led her to this point.
All three books will be available for sale, and I'll have some fun free goodies to give away. And I'll be glad to sign any and all of the books for free, of course, whether you're buying them at the show or bringing your own copies from home. You can also just come by and chat superheroes for a while if you'd like. That's always a good time.
So yeah, if you're coming to C2E2 you should absolutely come by my table! And if you're in the vicinity of Chicago and you aren't coming to the show, you should probably remedy that. It's a great convention, with a whole host of excellent guests and vendors and such. Susan Eisenberg, the iconic voice of Wonder Woman on the Justice League cartoon, is going to be there! That's worth the price of admission alone. I hope to see you there!


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Cleanup Crew
Cleanup Crew
|Catholic Clergy
|Roman Catholic
|First Appearance
|A Boy and a Priest
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This card I created is especially made for my 11-year old son who recently participated in our State's Geography Bee. I am very proud of him. As early as 5-years old, we know that he is destined for this competition. Finally!
I am also proud of myself in being able to put this card together in such a short time.
The image is from Fabrika Fantasy. This is the second card I created using this image. I colored the image using Copic markers. I fuzzy cut the image leaving a small border around it. I traced the left side of the image on the front edge of a side folding white notecard. I cut this front part of the note card using the traced line as a guide. It is not quite as perfect compared to using a coordinating metal die but this is hardly noticeable after the card is put together.
I cut a thick acetate at 1" x 5 ½". The width size can be altered as long as the acetate will cover the shaped edge of the front of the card and the edge of the inner card. I adhered the acetate to the front of the card using liquid adhesive on the area that will cover the shaped edge, and double sided tape to the edge of the acetate that will be covered by the digital image.
I die cut an Authentique patterned paper using Mama Elephant Peek-A-Frame Creative Cuts. Using the shaped front of the notecard as a guide, I made marks to the top and the bottom edges of the patterned paper. This is where I cut the patterned paper into two. Now, I have a patterned paper that fits the front perfectly. And since I used a double sided paper, I used the other side for the inner part of the card which shows through the acetate, appearing seamless from the front. I had to run this thru the die cut machine to emboss the stitched lines already done on the other side.
I used the Avery Elle stamp set for the sentiment. I masked a part of the sentiment to personalize the sentiment, inked it with Versamark ink and embossed it with white Hero Arts embossing powder. I ink blended both patterned paper with TH Distress inks before adhering it to the note card. I used TH wild Honey and Spiced Marmalade.
I adhered the digital image with foam adhesive, lining it to the shaped edge of the card. I added black and white Ranger Enamel accents to the critters' eyes.
Thank you for visiting my blog. Have a blessed and brilliant day!
Maria Giselle B.
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This year promises to be rich in novelties especially in the segment of dive computers. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced diver, you will undoubtedly find your happiness in this selection. Let's review the different models that should attract divers attention this year.
You have probably already noticed this dive computer that looks like an iWatch. This product is somewhat different in this ranking because it combines all the features to become a bestseller if it suffered from its lack of notoriety and a reduced presence in stores. It's a shame because the Cosmiq +, that you can get for less than 400 €, offers a beautiful LCD screen, a rechargeable battery, Bluetooth connectivity, a magnetic charging connector, a nylon strap and an interactive logbook. It lacks more multigas and air management to reach the level of high-end dive computers.
The D5 is the latest watch-style dive computer from the Finnish brand Suunto. Not only this computer watch can be worn everyday but it can still adapt to your look with many interchangeable bracelets (silicone or leather) with 4 different colors. With this touch of originality, you will quickly attract attention under and out of the water. Moreover, the attachment system, very clever, was designed so that the bracelets can be changed in a few seconds. The Suunto D5 dive computer watch is elegant to wear and highlights many advantages: a particularly simple use, a weight reduced to 90 grams, a high visibility color screen, waterproof up to 100 meters, a wireless pressure indicator to the bottle, a digital compass and a Suunto app designed to help you relive your underwater adventures and share them with your friends.
The highly anticipated i77OR is the brand new high-end Aqualung dive computer. It combines functionality and comfort, all in a modern, compact and robust package. What is this dive computer for? If You are passionate about new diving technologies, this is good because the i700R has many assets designed to please you. A wide-screen, high-visibility TFT color screen ensures that the information on the screen is readable in all circumstances. But that's not all, the size of the characters and the positioning of each piece of information were also extremely well worked to allow the diver to quickly find what he/she is looking for. Add to that, a 3-button navigation interface, a multi-gas algorithm, 4 modes of use, a rechargeable lithium battery, a 3-axis compensated tilt compass, Bluetooth connectivity, a mobile application to track your diver life cycle, and you will get a computer that meets all your needs whether you are beginner, experienced, recreational diver or tech!
This year, the codes are changing since the Shearwater brand that used to have dive computers starting with the letter P (Partridge / Predator / Petrel) breaks new ground with the stylish Teric. Until now, all of the brand's dive computers were black, but the Teric is uncompromisingly derogatory to this rule by offering five very bright optional bracelet colors (blue, green, pink, yellow, white). By choosing a standard strap size, the Shearwater brand also allows users to customize their own computer watch. On the performance side, Shearwater's Teric features multi-gas features with 5 customizable gases, a screen based on Amoled technology for better color intensity and high contrast, 5 dive modes including one crash-resistant at 200 meters, a three-axis digital compass with tilt compensation, Bluetooth connectivity. With such performance, the Shearwater dive computer should no doubt appeal to experienced and tech divers.


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New! At Trader Joe's! I really try not to buy condiments. A year ago when I started this blog, I thought to myself I should instill a "one in one out" system to avoid accumulating excessive TJ products that will take up room in my Trader Joe's cupboard and suffer neglect overtime. Good intentions yes but rather unrealistic for me to carry out, hahah. Anyway, it didn't help that I sampled this salad dressing at TJ's with some crispy fish. It was intriguing enough to take home for more detailed analysis.
The money-making keywords? Organic. Sriracha.
In the play Romeo & Juliet, Shakespeare famously wrote, "what's in a name?" And to that question, I say EVERYTHING (almost). A name is supposed to tell you something about what the thing is! So by invoking the name 'Sriracha,' I've approached this product with certain expectations. There's a reason why the red rooster with the green top sriracha has gone mainstream. It's spicy, sweet, a bit sour, and versatile with so many things! Naturally then, I would be expecting a collision of two wonderful things - ranch and sriracha. I still remember the day in second grade where my friends introduced me to ranch dressing in the school cafeteria. (What is it with Chinese people and their affinity for thousand island dressing?) It was eye-opening y'all.
And sadly, this my dear friends has a bit of ranch and little to no sriracha. I'm afraid it's a case of false advertising. A comparison of the two ingredient lists confirmed my suspicions. In case y'all didn't know, the top two ingredients in sriracha are chili and sugar. Yes, this dressing has sugar somewhere on the list, but I couldn't help but notice CAYENNE PEPPER. AHA. I GUESSED IT RIGHT. Cayenne provides a nice kick, but it's just not the same as sriracha. Not even close. Almost as bad as a bad knock-off.
Had they named this dressing "spicy ranch," I would definitely rate this higher, because it's not a bad tasting dressing at all. I can definitely see a lot of uses for it, like an alternative for tartar sauce for instance. Make no mistake, this is SPICY, thanks to the cayenne, but that's pretty much it. Can't always taste the ranch, but it is there. There's a wee bit of smokiness I suppose but not much else. It's just really spicy. If you can't eat spicy, I do not recommend this at all. I couldn't eat more than half a cucumber slice's worth without burning my mouth. It's also weird because it looks a little like thousand island dressing, which is kind of sweet, but contains no sweetness whatsoever. I don't want to discourage people from trying this though since it's not a bad concept. It just failed to met my expectations. Unless you are sriracha-naive, this product name is seriously misleading.
In the meantime, I'm trying to conjure ways to use this up other than veggie dip. Sandwiches maybe? Spicy-not-mayo-mayo with homemade sushi? I won't be repurchasing, not because it tastes bad or anything but because you better believe homegirl is not paying for this again. Why buy when you can DIY? In fact, it would be cool to mix your own ranch and sriracha to your taste because I'm sure it would come out so deliciously addictive, like crack or pickle popcorn. Thanks TJ for the idea!
In the words of the great Ron Swanson, "people who buy things are suckers." Doh. That's me and this blog. :P
TL;DR: Trader Joe's Organic Sriracha Ranch Dressing. It's not sriracha y'all. It's spicy ranch. 5.5 out of 10.


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A NEW commercial precinct is planned next to a popular park and nature reserve.
Garrison Developments LLP is seeking permission to build nine commercial units, a retail unit and a vets next to Gunners Park and a primary school in Shoebury.
The application is the latest phase of the garrison development which has seen hundreds of new homes built on the former Ministry of Defence site.
If given the go ahead by Southend Council, the units will be built on land off New Barge Pier Road, opposite Hinguar Primary School.
The 3.2-acre site - about one-and-a-half football pitches, was previously given outline permission as a business park as part of the Garrison development.
A separate supermarket site was also earmarked for the estate but no application has been made.
Each of the nine commercial units will have six parking spaces along with a disabled bay and bike and motorbike parking throughout the site.
The Garrison has had mixed fortunes in finding tenants for its commercial properties.
One of three office blocks neighbouring the nearby Sainsburys store had lain empty since it was built and the developer was eventually granted planning permission to turn the building into six new houses despite the land being designated for employment use.
A gym and pool built on the Garrison estate in 2004 was never put to use. The building is currently the subject of an appeal after Southend Council refused a bid to turn the former gunnery drill shed into more homes.
Two wildlife corridors will border the development. Barge Pier Ditch is protected by a six-metre no-build area but could be widened to form one of the corridors and reeded area to provide a habitat for birds such reed warblers.
In their application, the developers said: "Outside the site boundary to the west is an open stretch of land which accommodates the River Shoe and its bank.
"This land will be cut off from future development and will therefore be preserved as a green corridor running down to the estuary."
The application adds : "The proposed development will provide needed retail, trade and employment opportunities while at the same time enhancing existing wildlife and ecological assets."
Shoebury Residents' Association was yesterday due to meet with homeowners on the estate to gauge their views.
In 2016 Garrison Developments' plans for a housing estate on a Shoebury flood plain were approved.
Controversial plans for 172 homes, office blocks, and a health centre on Old Gunner's Park, between Barge Pier Road and Ness Road, were given approval at a heated meeting at Southend Council's development control committee despite fears the homes would be vulnerable to flooding at an earlier meeting.


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Factors To Consider When Choosing A Wireless Charger
It can be overwhelming to buy the right wireless charger. There are plenty of options out there. The specifications that come with wireless chargers is what confuses many people. There are other essential things you need to put into consideration. Read on to know what to consider when choosing wireless chargers.
It is important you consider the charging standards. Charging standards differ. You should ensure that your phone is compatible with the wireless charger.
It is advisable you check the specs on your phone before buying a charger. Consider the speed of the wireless charger. Majority of people consider the charging speed first. The wattage output is usually indicated on the product description. Avoid wireless chargers that don't have this. There are wireless chargers that have an output wattage that is higher than what your phone is able to handle. However, your phone will only get the wattage output that it requires.
Choose a wireless charger that has certification. It shows that the wireless chargers have undergone testing and fit the needed standards. There is usually a logo printed on the wireless charger that show certification. A product that has no certification risks charging inefficiency and damaging your phone. You should be keen when buying wireless chargers from relatively new companies. The price may not be worth the benefit. Certifciation indicates assurance.
It is vital you do an investigation to know about the reputation of the company. They should have top ratings and positive reviews. A registered company shows they are competent. Select wireless charger that has a cable and plug. You should expect to pay more. However, it is important for buyers who buy for the first time. Make sure the charger is compatible with the cable and plug.
Wireless chargers come in different sizes and aesthetics. It is more about personal preference. However, you need to know about the functional implications of the product. Chargers that have a wider base offer a good foundation where you can put your phone. There are various sizes of wireless chargers.
You should also put into consideration functionality. There are different functionalities depending on wireless chargers designs. There are reputable brands that have great features. You need to read the descriptions to get an idea of the functionalities. Consider grip when choosing a wireless charger. This prevents your charger from sliding. It should come with an indicator that shows it is placed correctly by lighting up. It is advisable there be a charging distance of 2-8mm.
The 9 Most Unanswered Questions about Chargers


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It's National Hurricane Preparedness Week and the American Red Cross has great tips and steps to use in order to prepare for the 2012 hurricane season.
Hurricane season officially begins this Friday, June 1st and lasts until November 30th. This year we have already seen actvity from tropical storms Alberto and Beryl, which have grazed Southeastern shorelines. Luckily, both tropical storms subsided into tropical depressions shortly after development. The Weather Channel experts predict this hurricane season to be rather mild. These predictions should not deter any of us from preparing for the worst.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently predicted that this year's hurricane season in the Atlantic could see nine to 15 named storms. Of these storms, four to eight could strengthen to a hurricane with winds of 74 mph or higher, with as many as three becoming major hurricanes with winds of 111 mph or higher.
"Any one of these predicted storms could become a serious threat to residents in coastal areas as well as hundreds of miles inland," said Charley Shimanski, senior vice president, Red Cross Disaster Services. "We're ready and we want people to know it's important for them to get prepared too."
Thousands of trained Red Cross disaster workers all over the country are ready to respond if needed. The Red Cross stocks items like s food, cots, blankets and other relief supplies in warehouses across the country – enough to support thousands of people needing shelter. Through partnerships and a variety of methods, the Red Cross has the ability to serve a million meals a day if needed. More than 61,000 shelter locations are identified, and hundreds of Red Cross emergency vehicles are ready to go into action.
The Red Cross has useful preparedness steps to follow. These steps include:
- Build an emergency kit with a gallon of water per person, per day, non-perishable food, a flashlight, battery-powered radio, first aid kit, medications, supplies for an infant if applicable, a multi-purpose tool, personal hygiene items, copies of important papers, cell phone chargers, extra cash, blankets, maps of the area and emergency contact information. Many of these items are available through the Red Cross Store.
- Talk with members of your household and create an evacuation plan. Planning and practicing your evacuation plan minimizes confusion and fear during the event.
- Be informed. Learn about your community's hurricane response plan. Plan routes to local shelters, register family members with special medical needs as required and make plans for your pets to be cared for.
- Because standard homeowners insurance doesn't cover flooding, it's important to have protection from the floods associated with hurricanes, tropical storms, heavy rains and other conditions that impact the U.S. For more information on flood insurance, please visit the National Flood Insurance Program Web site at www.FloodSmart.gov.
The Red Cross Ready Rating™ program helps businesses, schools and other organizations prepare for emergencies that can disrupt daily operations. Ready Rating™ offers specific steps that organizations can take to be better prepared. It includes a planning tool to help their employees or members know what their roles are in the early hours of an emergency, what their next steps are, and a resource center with tools that help businesses, employees and students develop and practice preparedness plans.
More information about this valuable program can be found at readyrating.org
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