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Real Estate, Development, Brokerage, Consulting
DES/Vocational Rehabilitation (Will help in the Vail area)
FAX 480-558-1276
ane@ecsaz.org
Cowboy Note Cards and Greeting Cards
Fireplaces and Accessories
1081 N Darlene Dr
Vail AZ 85641
17940 S. Maria Elena Ave
Vail AZ 85641
520-664-4608
Murals/Faux Finishes/Fine Art Commercial & Residential
C. SIMPSON MURALS & DESIGN
Tucson/Phoenix Area
719-838-1187
Vail AZ
520-609-6656
520-225-7402
7360 E. 22nd Street
Fax: 520-721-6365
barry@barryfotheringham.com
9901 S White Lightning Ln
Vail AZ 85641
7545 S Houghton Rd, Suite #3
Tucson AZ 85747
520-572-8788
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8th Annual Roasted Chile Festival September 19th, 2009 9am to 3pm at Rincon Valley Farmers & Artisans Market The Rincon Institute invites you to our 8th Annual Roasted Chile Festival at the Rincon Valley Farmers & Artisans Market in Vail, AZ. Join us September 19th for fresh roasted green chilies, chile ristas, locally grown pesticide-free and organic fresh produce and fruit, artisans, fresh hot food, kid’s activities and games, live music and a beer garden from 9am to 3pm. |
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The Rincon Institute invites you to our 8th Annual Roasted Chile Festival at the Rincon Valley Farmers & Artisans Market in Vail, AZ. Join us September 19th for fresh roasted green chilies, chile ristas, locally grown pesticide-free and organic fresh produce and fruit, artisans, fresh hot food, kid’s activities and games, live music and a beer garden from 9am to 3pm. Live Music by John Grant & The Guilty Bystander from 10am to 2pm on the east side of the Barn and Mariachi Mixteca on the west side under the Eating Tent from 11am to 1pm! Food From On the Road Café, Messe Jesse- Mexican Food & Smoothies, Laos for you, I’ll Be Dawg’d Hotdogs. Also featuring Wild West Soda & DD SnoKones! Fresh roasted Arizona Grown Green Chiles! Over 50 vendors- farmers, artisans, & crafters! Our annual Roasted Chili Festival has attracted as many as 2000 people who enjoy live music while supporting our diverse artisans and farmers. Purchase green chilies grown locally here in Arizona including hatch and poblano chilies. Our vendors offer goods ranging from handmade quilts, aprons, handmade soap, handcrafted home décor, and fine furniture. The Wild Desert Nursery located behind the barn offers salvaged native plants that are beautiful and naturally conserve water. All funds from the beer garden and raffle will go to the Rincon Valley Farmers & Artisans Market. The 8th Annual Roasted Chile Festival is sponsored by Coyote Creek, Prime Events, and M & M Enterprises. The Rincon Valley Farmers & Artisans Market is located in the scenic Rincon Valley between Saguaro National Park Rincon Mountain District and Colossal Cave Park. Take a trip to see us and enjoy the beautiful Rincon Valley. We are located about four miles east of the entrance to Saguaro National Park East along Old Spanish Trail and two miles west of Camino Loma Alta in and around the big historic green and white Barn. Visit our website www.rvfm.org or call (520)591-BARN (2276) for more information. Remember to support your local farmers & artisans by shopping the Rincon Valley Farmers & Artisans Market every Saturday. The market is a project of the Rincon Institute which is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the natural resources of the Rincon Mountain District of Saguaro National Park, the Rincon Valley and the Cienega Corridor. Visit www.rinconinstitute.org for more information. ### |
Tucson AZ 85747
520-574-1777
Graduation Supplies, School Rings, Jackets
This page was created to preserve the Vail AZ Incorporation group link.
520-879-3925
For those of you who are lovers and collectors of Native American art, the Southwestern Native American Fair and Benefit is being held Saturday and Sunday March 27 and 28, 2010 at the Desert Diamond Casino. The fair hours are 10-5PM Sat. and 10-4PM Sun. The fair is co-organized by the Arizona State Museum and features over 100 artists and many live exhibitions. I attended this fair a few years ago at the University of Arizona campus and found it to be a really wonderful event. The artists are selling only their own work, some are demonstrating, there are native costumes and dance and best of all kids under 10 are free as are students with their student ID. The rest of us have to pay $6 admission. This fair is well worth your time and now that its at the casino instead of campus, parking should be much easier. So, if you collect Native American art or if you simply want to know more about Native culture in Arizona, step out to the Fair, no doubt the weather will be lovely!
9025 E Camino Abril
Tucson
AZ
13105 E Colossal Cave Rd
Vail AZ 85641
Sarah Palin is coming to Arizona to campaign with Senator McCain and you are invited!!!
Tucson:
Friday, March 26, 2010
Doors open at 11:00am
Rally starts at Noon
Lunch will be served (first come first served)
RSVP today at www.johnmccain.com/sarah
I didn't. I popped in on Sunday afternoon and I hope lots of you did make it out to the Desert Diamond Casino for the Indian Fair and Benefit. Lots of beautiful pottery, painting, wood carvings, jewelry, Christmas ornaments, even some spectacular Pendleton Wool blanket coats. The Native American Artists were very welcoming and quite happy to discuss their work with everyone. On stage there were Native performers and reasonably priced food at the snack bar. So, if you didn't make it this year keep an eye out for it next year, its a great cultural experience as well as a collector's paradise.
520-419-4428
520-247-3838
vailpreservationsociety@gmail.com
Graduation Supplies, School Rings, Jackets
7395 S Houghton
Tucson AZ 85747
8140 S Houghton
Tucson
AZ
85757
520-405-8329
2840 E Skyline Dr
Tucson AZ 85718
520-954-3757
520-439-4708
520-879-3925
Jewelry and Jewelry Appraisals
8110 S Houghton Suite 158-145
Tucson AZ 85747
13801 E. Benson Highway
Vail AZ 85641
520-879-2070
520-879-2178
Sale of Dairy Products
12595 E Red Iron Trail
Vail AZ 85641
You can find great hiking in the Colossal Cave Park, lovely places to picnic and La Posta Quemada Ranch, also in the Park, has some great family activities as well. So remember, revisit or visit for the first time our terrific local attractions. You'll save some money and a lot of time.
13200 E. Colossal Cave Rd.
Vail Az 85641
520-762-0407
FAX 520-762-0608
520-591-9509
520-207-3090
Solar Screens/Shades
520-578-2657
520-731-1000
520-792-9222
520-360-5026
9348 E Rita Rd
Tucson AZ 85747
9080 E Valencia Rd
Tucson AZ 85747
American Cancer Society Announces Relay For Life of Vail
Teams of enthusiastic citizens will gather at Empire High School, 10701 E Maryann Cleveland Way, for an overnight walking relay against cancer.
From 4:00pm on May 9th until 7:00am on May 10th.
American Cancer Society Announces Relay For Life of Vail Teams of enthusiastic citizens will gather at Empire High School, 10701 E Maryann Cleveland Way, for an overnight walking relay against cancer. From 4:00pm on May 9th until 7:00am on May 10th. Relay For Life opens as cancer survivors (anyone who has ever been diagnosed with cancer) walk or wheelchair the first lap. Highlighting the evening is the Luminary Ceremony that will be held at 9:00pm, to honor cancer survivors and to remember those who have lost the battle against cancer. The money raised by participants goes directly to the American Cancer Society’s lifesaving programs. Information about how to form a team or become involved in Relay For Life of Vail is available from the American Cancer Society at (520) 323-4203 or 1-800-ACS-2345, or visit www.RelayForLife.org/vailaz
520-822-6388
4110 S Houghton Rd
Tucson AZ 85747
520-879-3916
FAX 520-531-1566
integrapools@comcast.net
Website: www.integrapools.com
Buy or Sell
Fundraisers Available For Any Group, Organization, or Individual!
Just $10 Opens Your Business!
Website: www.glastecinc.com
10180 E Rita Rd
Tucson AZ 85747
10751 S Camino Loma Alta
Vail AZ 85641
14901 E Colossal Cave
Vail AZ 85641
Jewelry and Jewelry Appraisals
8110 S Houghton Suite 158-145
Tucson AZ 85747
Acacia IT
Tucson AZ 85747
520-940-6231
gdurnan@acaciait.net
Vail AZ 85641
520-940-6934
520-940-1120
FAX 520-425-8834
8110 S. Houghton Rd., Ste. 158-163
Tucson AZ 85747
520-285-6776
520-790-4010
Website: www.myFloorNetwork.com
by Anne Earley
It seems that the southeast side of town is the only place in Tucson where creative genius thrives! Of course you probably think I mean the Arizona Center for Innovation at the UofA Tech Park, but there is something going on just right up the street from them! Mike Adams has the craziest combination of things happening at the Rita Ranch Car and Dog Wash and More, located at 7850 S. Rita Road. If you haven't seen it yet, let me tell you that they really have a great idea and a thriving business as a result.
Do your dogs need a wash and wax, or maybe just vacuumed off? Well, they have some really nice individual bays at the Self-Serve Dog Wash with all the stuff you need to wash your dogs in style and comfort. It is a safe and very clean experience that will make everyone happy, it's like taking your dog to the lake and coming home fresh and clean!
Mike and his friendly crew have a lot of things going on, including Self-Storage, Covered RV Storage, U-Haul Truck and Trailer Rentals, Boxes and Packing Supplies, Self-Serve Dog Wash, Self-Serve Car Wash and Vacuums, Automatic Touchless Car Wash, Detailing Center, and Window Repair/ Replacement and Tinting.
Becky Molina is the manager and she will be hosting a free Dog Wash on Sunday April 18, 2010 from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. It will be busy, so get there early!
13180 E Colossal Cave Rd, Suite 150
Vail AZ 85641
520-762-1557
520-256-7409
520-207-4063
Sahuarita AZ
9136 E Valencia
Tucsona AZ 85747
520-490-2221
Immaculate home for rent in friendly Rancho del Lago neighborhood. 2086 sq ft, 3 BR, 2 BA, great room and living/dining room. Lennar home built in 2006.
Split floor plan, master suite, large/walk-in closets, 3-car garage, neutral-colored decor, built-in entertainment center for wide screen TV.
Kitchen with granite, cherry cabinetry, breakfast bar, GE stainless steel appliances, large pantry.
Ceiling fans and blinds throughout. Wired for security.
Large low maintenance backyard and patio, unobstructed views, built-in BBQ, concrete pavers, benches, synthetic grass & sandbox.
Excelling Vail School District, nearby amenities, easy access to I-10, ~20 minutes from airport and DMAFB.
No smokers; no pets.
Available mid-October 2009.
Asking $1,300.00 per month. Security Deposit: $1,300 Application fee: $25 Minimum 9-month lease preferable.
Call (520) 405-3494 or (520) 661-4135
13646 E Aviara Place
8140 S Houghton
Tucson AZ 85747
contact@rinconcommunity.com
www.rinconcommunity.com
cthomson@java-edge.com
Website: www.java-edge.com
9040 Rita Rd
Tucson AZ 85747
520-626-1718
520-266-2056
FAX 520-626-1794
13542 E Colossal Cave Rd
Vail AZ 85641
520-232-2763
520-232-2769
8140 S Houghton
Tucson AZ 85747
520-762-1818
520-519-1327
12040 E. Ft. Lowell Road
Tucson Az 85749
18590 S Nogales Highway
Green Valley AZ 85614
520-400-7234
888-458-5888 xtn 1002
FAX 866-358-8241
jacqueline.atkins@wellsfargo.com
1849 N. Kolb Rd. Ste. 101
Tucson AZ 85715
Vail School District staff and students achieve at incredible levels and have been earning much recognition for their outstanding efforts. Below are a few of the recent awards Vail staff members have recently received.
Vail continues to lead the way with technology in education! The Arizona Technology in Education Association (AzTEA) honored seven innovative educators from the state on March 17, 2010 at ASU in Tempe. Three of those seven educators come from the Vail School District. Among the winners are (pictured left to right): Nichole Buchheit, Rookie of the Year; Andrew Chlup, Technology Coordinator of the Year; and Kevin Carney, Administrator of the Year.
Todd Cannady, 7th grade math teacher at OVMS, has been selected to participate in the Honeywell Educators @ Space Academy this summer. Honeywell Educators @ Space Academy is a professional development program in which teachers learn new and innovative techniques to educate their students about science and math. Completely funded by Honeywell, 220 teachers from 19 countries and 46 states will participate in Huntsville, Georgia to become the class of 2010.
Monica Wright, Principal of Pantano High School was honored as the National Administrator of the Year at the Reaching At-Promise Students Association (RAPSA) Conference in San Diego, February 19-21, 2010. RAPSA is a national organization for educators who work with students who get behind.
Lydia Crain, former physical education teacher, current interim principal at Rincon Vista Middle School, was selected as the middle school Physical Education Teacher of the Year for not only the State of Arizona, but also for the Southwest District of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. Lydia was honored at the Southwest District Convention in Santa Fe, New Mexico on February 13, 2010.
The Vail School District was recognized as “Owner of the Year” by the Tucson’s Chapter of the Cornerstone Building Foundation at its annual banquet on February 23, 2010 The organization gives annual awards to the “Builder of the Year,” “Architect of the Year,” and “Owner of the Year.” The awards recognize the delivery of “the very best quality.” This is the second time the District has won this award.
Sodexo Food Services held its statewide culinary annual celebration and competition at Empire High School on March 10, 2010. Sodexo teams from across Arizona competed for prizes in many different categories like presentation, food quality, etc. The Vail Team including (pictured left to right) Daniel Boice, John Filippelli, Danelle Harrelson, Kenny Harrelson, and Stuart Duncan, came out on top being awarded the “Grand Prize Winner!”
Tim Nichols, teacher at Cienega High School and Aaron Schmidt, teacher at Empire High School have been named Circle K Teacher of the Year finalists.
13190 E. Colossal Cave, Suite 150
Vail AZ 85641
520-762-3236
13190 E Colossal Cave Rd, Suite 170,
Vail AZ 85641
520-762-0080
FAX 520-762-8550
nils.krausser.pu0x@statefarm.com
520-574-9200
520-481-8924
FAX 520-574-9300
9445 S Rincon Mesa Dr
Vail AZ 85641
9040 E Valencia Rd #118
Tucson AZ 85747
520-623-2422
FAX 520-574-2148
3774 East 5th
Tucson AZ 85716
520-449-3200
10614 E Avalon Park St
Tucson Az 85747
520-760-1513
tkmanning@msn.com
520-437-3339
P.O. Box 869
Vail AZ 85641-0869
520-235-7665
13105 E Colossal Cave Rd
Vail AZ 85641
520-762-0477
520-850-4824
FAX 520-762-0479
520-762-9688
Website:www.stritainthedesert.org.
10222 E Rita Rd #170
Tucson AZ 85747
520-665-4624
520-241-5015
FAX 520-663-1306
by Bonnie Vining (http://lavamusic.org/)
Many studies show that Arizona was one of the states hit hardest by the recession. That resulted in less money coming into the state coffers from sales taxes, income taxes, and other sources of revenue. We are now facing a budget deficit of epic proportions that could mean deep cuts to education across our state. The education of our children is vital to our nation’s future, our ability to compete in the world, to create jobs, and to sustain our economy. There is also a well-documented inverse relationship between education and crime. Arizona already consistently ranks near the bottom of all of the states in education and near the top in crime. Now we are faced with budget cuts that would be catastrophic to our education system. On Tuesday, May 18, Arizona voters will have an opportunity to go to the polls and do something about it. Proposition 100 proposes a temporary 1% increase in the Arizona sales tax. Two-thirds of the revenue generated would fund k-12 education, and the other one-third would fund health and human services and public safety. If Proposition 100 fails, 428 million dollars will be cut from our state’s budget for education.
I am in my 7th year of writing a weekly newsletter. If you are a long time reader, you know that I have always stayed far away from politics. But I view this as a human issue, not a political one, and I hope you do as well. Even if you do not currently have children in school, you have undoubtedly benefitted from having received a good education and are affected by the impact of education on our state and our nation as a whole. Keep in mind that there is no sales tax on necessities like groceries, housing, or prescription drugs, just on stuff that you buy. If you care about education and are willing to spend an extra penny per dollar’s worth of stuff that you buy over the next three years, please make sure you are registered to vote before the April 19 deadline, and either request an early ballot or know where your polling place is.
East side location
6245 E Broadway, Suite 540
Tucson AZ 85711
520-745-3090 x105
Toll Free 888-735-1609
FAX 520-745-8606
520-465-7195
8255 S Houghton Rd Suite 101
Tucson AZ 85747
520-544-4171
9050 E Valencia Rd
Tucson AZ 85747-4900
520-664-1624
2840 E. Darlene Dr.
Vail AZ 85641
520-219-5563
520-907-5186
FAX 520-219-2596
9560 E 22 nd St
Tucson AZ 85716
520-886-8100
520-240-6221
FAX 520-886-8105
Free Event!
Women's Self Defense Class
at Springs Gymnastics in Rita Ranch
April 11th, Sunday - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages 12 and up (little kids classes are run differently) Come and learn how to defend yourself against many different attacks. Such as, wrist grabs, shirt grabs, hair grabs, knife and gun attacks, and more! A women is raped every two minutes in the United States. The most targeted age range is 14-26 years old. Don't be a victim, come learn how to defend yourself, for free! Please email to register you and a loved one for this free seminar. Your instructor: Alan Roberts Owner: Victory Taekwondo South 2nd degree black belt - Taekwondo Certified Instructor - Taekwondo Brown belt - Judo Arizona state champion - Taekwondo Arizona state champion - Taekwondo Former professional MMA fighter
12665 S High Noon Tr
Vail AZ 85641
520-762-8567
Empire High School Republican Congressional District 8 Primary Candidates Debate Jan 26, 2010
520-256-7409
520-207-4063
For some years now there has been a terrific little antique and collectables fair the first Sunday of every month at the Lew Sorenson Center on the corner of Tanque Verde Rd. and Tanque Verde Loop Rd. The fair runs from 9 AM till 4PM. This fair has grown considerably since its inception. It started out with just a few vendors out on the grass and a few more inside the building, selling all kinds of collectables as well as some nifty antiques. It has grown to at least forty vendors offering folk art, indoor and outdoor furniture, tack, jewelry, tools, a huge range of knick knacks, dishes, textiles, books, paintings, prints and on and on. The vendors are friendly people and of course the fair is larger in the fall and winter months than in summer. Prices are lower in the summer but so is the selection. I find its better to get there before noon and best to get there when they open up. If its a slow day the vendors pack up early or if the weather is bad, but hey its Arizona, how often do we have bad weather? Quite often there are some food vendors as well so you can have a leisurely wander and satisfy your appetite. If you're looking for a great way to spend the first Sunday of each month take a short drive to the lovely Tanque Verde Valley aand attend the Antique Fair. The next fair will be Sunday May 2nd. See you there!
AJ Earley
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Here is a broad layout for Thursdays routing.
The vast majority of our busses will be out of the bus yard by 6:00 a.m. That will give us an opportunity to make sure all of our busses are on the appropriate side of the tracks before the closure. With my busses staged out of the yard, Acacia, and Old Vail students will be picked up at their regular times and arrive at school at or near their regular times. We anticipate a significant amount of traffic on the roadway which may impact or schedules.
There are 7 routes in which, Acacia and Old Vail students ride busses together. Our plan is to drop off Acacia students then drive the 13 and 1/2 mile loop to drop off the Old Vail students. This may mean that these students will be 15 - 20 min. late.
The High school routes will not be affected should not be affected by the closure, just a dramatic increase in road traffic which will be using Mary Ann Cleveland instead of Colossal Cave. We are going to cover the High Schools with reserve busses and standby drivers. Students riding busses should, generally, be on time. The afternoons will be a reversal of the process and once again high school routes should not be affected.
Laurie Emery has agreed to allow OVMS riders to be dismissed from school 25 minutes early which will allow us to pick up OVMS, drive the loop and pick up Acacia students at their regular dismissal, and transport students home near their regular times.
All Activity routes will run near or at their scheduled times. We don't anticipate long delays.
This information will be posted on the VSD website, e-mailed to parents via powerschool and handed out on busses in the afternoon to students who are affected.
As anyone should be aware, the best laid plans often go awry! We hope our plan doesn't, but if it does we will adjust. Our goal is to ensure that we will have minimal disruptions to scheduled pick up and drop off times. Thank you in advance for your help in ensuring that this day goes well.
Any questions or concerns call us!
John V. Nunes
Transportation Supervisor
Vail Unified School District #20
520-879-2454
13955 E Colossal Cave
Vail AZ 85641
P O Box 15115
Tucson AZ 85708
520-917-6749
520-603-0263
Changing your auto's oil regularly is essential to your engine's proper operation. As dirt and metal filings build up in your car's oil it becomes less able to provide proper lubrication. With time your oil will degrade, causing Viscosity to increase, further limiting its ability to lubricate the engine. This guide will not get into specifics for each model of auto, more info can be found online and in the various brands of repair manuals available.
In recent years, both the metallurgy of engines and the chemistry of oil have seen great advances, so that many engines outlast the rest of the car without need for major overhauls or rebuilding, if given proper scheduled lubrication.
Car manuals state the recommended oil service interval for the car; there are often a specification for easy duty and one for heavier duty. Contrary to what is sometimes assumed, sustained operation at higher power levels and higher temperatures constitutes easier duty, as far as the oil is concerned, as it allows any contamination of water vapor and/or fuel to boil off. Thus, engines which are mostly restricted only to short usage in the city will require more frequent oil changes due to the buildup of these contaminants. Extreme high temperatures, however, will cause normal oils first to deteriorate, then to "carbonize", i.e. turn into hard solid carbon particles, with bad effects on lubricated parts; this generally is only a problem in engines which badly overheat, or in the bearings of turbochargers which do not have mechanisms to prevent this, such as water cooling for the bearings, or systems to continue to pump the oil after engine shutoff. In these cases, in addition to more frequent oil changes, use of synthetic oil, which is more stable to high temperatures, may be of advantage.
1) Basic Socket set and Ratchet. Almost any basic socket set 3/8in drive will have the proper size for most cars and light trucks.
2) Oil of the correct type for your auto. Your car's manual will list the proper type and amount of oil to use.
3) Oil filter. Someone at the auto parts store will help you find the correct filter for your auto. Quality of filters varies widely, in terms of quality and amount of filtration material as well as quality of such internal components as bypass valves, and much debate is documented on Usenet and the Web regarding analysis of the internal components of various brands.
4) Something to catch the used oil. I use an old kitchen pot, but car parts stores sell suitable alternatives.
5) Oil filter wrench. The "strap type" looks a bit like a large egg frying ring with a handle, and wraps around the filter body and tightens its grip as it is twisted, somewhat similar to kitchen gadgets sold for opening tops of jars. It often has two separate settings for wide and narrow filters; however the wide range of filters used currently does not guarantee that either of these settings on a given wrench will fit, so a few sizes of this type of wrench are available. The handle may be fixed in the plane of the strap, or swivel to allow angled access in tight areas.
The second type of wrench is the "cup" type, which fits over the end of the filter, which usually has several flutes pressed in, and in turn attaches to a socket wrench. This type of wrench comes in several sizes which must be fit to the particular filter.
You may find it more comfortable to purchase some ramps or jack stands to raise the auto a bit off the ground while you work. Proper use of these is outside the scope of this how-to, but be sure to follow all directions and warnings. Also, I use a large piece of cardboard to keep my back out of the dirt when working under the car.
Firstly run the engine on idle for a few minutes, This makes the oil warm which will let it drain from the sump faster. After turning off the engine, get under the auto and locate the oil pan, usually directly under the engine. At the base of the oil pan there will be a drain plug. Position the bucket/pot/etc. you decided to use for old oil below and in front of the drain plug. Remove the drain plug with the ratchet and socket set. Allow the oil to drain completely. Replace the drain plug.
There are two schools of thought regarding draining the old oil; one believes in letting the oil drain for a long time so as to extract as much of the old, presumably dirty and contaminated oil from the oil passages as possible. The other philosophy is the opposite; to complete the entire operation in the shortest possible time, in order that there be some residual oil still present in the oil passages to provide some lubrication during the period while the oiling system (including the filter) must refill, on the grounds that, if the oil is changed on a reasonably frequent schedule, a few ounces of contaminated oil in the new oil for the next few months are preferable to a few seconds of oil starvation.
Locate your auto's oil filter. Position a rag below it, as some oil will come out as you unscrew it with the oil filter wrench. Unscrew the old oil filter, and put it aside. Lubricate the seal on the new oil filter with a few drops of oil. Check the old filter to ensure that the seal is still there and did not stick to the engine, as happens occasionally and is easy to miss; in such a case, the new filter will not seal correctly and chronic major oil leaks will result. Then screw it on until it starts to get tight and then just 3/4 of a turn more. This ensures the filter will be properly seated with out over-tightening it. Since a properly installed filter will become slightly more tightly sealed over time as the gasket swells somewhat, an overtightened filter can become a major problem to remove, with strap type wrenches slipping before the filter turns and cup-type filters actually breaking before the filter loosens.
Locate your auto's oil fill spout, generally on the top of the engine somewhere. Take the top off, and fill with the amount of oil specified in your auto's manual using a funnel to avoid spilling. Replace top. If you're like many people and don't have a manual and you were able to fill the oil filter, go ahead and fill the engine until the oil is level with the full line on the dipstick. Start the engine and let idle for a few minutes, then shutoff the engine, wait a few minutes for the oil to drain into the sump, and check the dipstick to make sure the oil is at the proper level. Always check the oil with the engine off unless the dipstick says otherwise. Do not overfill or underfill. Remember to dispose of your old engine oil correctly at your local waste recycling centre.
That's it. Your auto is now ready for another 3000 miles (~5000km) of use with most oils. Consult the packaging that came with your oil to determine its proper use.
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“Mod Squad Invades
The Super Clean Lucas Oil Modified Series visits
The evening started off with temperatures in the low 100’s and the large field of Modifieds competing for fast time honors. When qualifying was complete the current point leader, Jimmy Dickerson was on top followed by Andrew Phipps and Billy Johanneck. What I find fascinating about the Modifieds is a tremendous amount of creativity in the construction of the cars resulting in no two looking alike. The Lucas Oil Modified Trophy Dash staged the six fastest for six laps and at the completion, pole sitter Chris Gerchman was in
The INEX Bandoleros were next up and Austin Trebilcock would take the win in heat one over Greysen Weaver and Houston Franco. The Bomber Lite heat was all Kyle Milburg followed by Karl Griggs and Lyle Gallegos. The TRP Bombers were up next and Bob Davis would streak to another heat win with Shawn Perrin and Enrique Durazo in tow. The INEX Legends were relegated to demonstration status and Suave Brachowski would demonstrate why he won last year’s championship with Rob Ashley back in a rented seat after loosing his own car to thieves in
During intermission a group of
The Spectator Drags followed intermission and it came down to a shoot out between a Black Camaro and a Yellow Corvette. These two fans from the stands ran both directions on the raceway and at the end; the Vette driven by Chris Faubion took the trophy and the bucks by 8 inches over Mark Martin (not the cup driver)!
The INEX Bandoleros (kids 8-12) challenged the oval next and the layout of the raceway put smiles on their faces. In the end it was “Racin Greysen” Weaver over Austin Trebilcock and Houston Franco returning after a two year layoff.
The TRP Bomber Lites are never short on excitement but tonight Jason Davis sporting a new retro paint job had the field covered with Gallegos in a heated battle with John Cowser taking second.
The TRP Bombers had the fans on their feet for all twenty laps as Brad Kleifgen took the lead early and would stretch it out while 2007 Champion, Shawn Perrin battled side by side with Rookie, Enrique “The Bomb” Durazo for most of the race. With five to go, Perrin got free of Durazo and set out after Kleifgen whom had gotten real loose and was just holding on. With two to go, Kleifgen took a defensive line slowing him down and allowing Perrin to get along side. Perrin was at full lock sliding sideway within inches of Kleifgen to the thrill of the crowd. At Tony Helm’s checkers it was Kleifgen pulling off his first win to the delight of the crowd with Perrin second and Durazo third. The INEX Legends ran a quick ten laps and Suave Brachowski would again dominate over Rob Ashley and Robert Scott working out some gremlins on the grey ghost #11.
It was time for the Main Event and it was great to see a full straight away full of 700 horsepower beasts. The #5 pill draw would put
With the fans enjoying a cold one, racing would resume for just one lap as second running Johanneck would break a distributor and end his night with a DNF. More caution laps; more Fat Tire! On the restart the patient Gay decided it was time to go and he would seize the lead again from Dickerson whom had Phipps to fend off. Gay would lead until lap fifty two when Dickerson would again take point. Over the next twenty laps Dickerson and Gay would swap positions a couple of times a lap while racing side by side while Phipps patiently waited for a mishap between the teammates. At the end, Dickerson would find a little breathing room (two car lengths) while Gay had his mirror full of Phipps. With Round 4 of the Super Clean Lucas Oil Modified Series complete, it was time to spend some time with the competitors and fans in TRP’s pits and make plans for the series return!
Thanks you Lucas Oil, Jim Beam and of course, Super Clean!
At our house it was the turkey! We stumbled into the backyard chicken game purely by accident. My mom brought us a 20 some pound turkey that she literally picked up from the side of the road on a very hot July day. Poor thing was nearly bald and very lonely and had apparently been dumped by someone who no longer wanted him. So we named him Carne Seca and built a pen to accommodate him and he became a family pet. My mom then felt that since we had a pen, Carne Seca should have some companionship. Thus we acquired chickens.
We started with a couple of Buff Orfingtons and then added a couple of Barred Rocks. Does this sound like Greek to you? That's understandable. Buff Orfingtons and Barred Rocks are types of chickens, the Buffs being a kind of reddish brown chicken and the Barreds are kind of a black and white polka dot variety. I'm partial to the Barred because as a kid when I was sent to collect eggs from the hen house the Barreds were the only ones who didn't peck me when I reached under them for the egg. That's surprisingly important when you are seven years old and the hen come as high as your knee.
Anyway, I now have a small Bantam rooster and seven Barred Rock hens who provide me with eggs all year long. We get about six eggs a day in the spring and summer and then in the winter it backs off to about two eggs a day. The eggs have a lovely light brown shell and the yolks are so yellow they are almost orange. I actually recommend that for people who wish to be a little more self sufficient, chickens are a great way to go. You need a good pen, one with a roof for shade and safety, tall enough to walk in and out of comfortably, a laying house filled with hay or straw for the hens to lay their eggs in and a roost for sleeping. Your pen should be at least ten by ten in area so the chickens can move around comfortably. Roosters are not a requirement and they are very noisy. Hens are a little less productive without a rooster but they won't drive your neighbors crazy. Two or three hens will usually meet most eggs needs. We have more because I'm feeding three teenage sons and giving eggs to friends. I feed my chickens Egg Maker from Walmart mixed with the wild bird seed from Costco. I make sure they have plenty a clean fresh water and I keep a small pile of fireplace ash in one corner for the chickens to 'bathe' in, the ash kills mites in the chickens feathers. Most hens are productive egg layers for a good three to four years. I generally add one or two new pullets (half grown hens) a year. I keep them separated from the grown chickens until they are as big as the flock they are joining. Trust me, this is important because there are clear reasons scientists believe birds are descended from dinosaurs. Chickens are brutal.
Chickens are a great little back yard project. They're fun for kids and the eggs are great. You won't save any money with chickens, its a total breakeven proposition but you get eggs that are way better than what you get in the store, they provide terrific fertilizer for roses, they're amazing little rototillers and they consume as much organic kitchen waste as a pig! Just be sure that if you have a rooster to pick up your eggs every day or you're going to end up with more chickens then you originally planned on.
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Proper tire inflation is very important. All tires should be inflated to the pressure recommended in the vehicles owner manual. Cars sold recently that meet U.S standards will have a notice, often on the driver's door frame but sometimes elsewhere, like in the glove compartment, showing what the front and rear pressures should be, and they should be listed in the owner's manual. This should be between the minimum and maximum pressure ratings listed on the sidewall of the tire. Improper inflation may result in poor/unsafe handling, blowouts, poor gas mileage or excessive tire wear. Contrary to some expectations, blowouts are much more frequently a result of underinflation than overinflation; as tire pressure lowers, the sidewalls of the tire flex more during rotation causing more heat, which builds up and damages the tire. In contrast, tires are manufactured with a substantial margin of safety for overinflation.
The manufacturer's suggestions are a good place to start, if it is intended to adjust pressures optimally. Historically American cars would usually have the specified tire pressure somewhat low, for a more "cushiony" ride, but this practice is reduced of late. If suggested pressures are not available, or if the vehicle is modified, Usenet quotes an algorithm from Oscar Pereda, an engineer for BFGoodrich, as a good starting point for pressure in pounds per square inch:
(Vehicle Weight in lb/100) psi + 2 psi at heavier end + 2 psi all around if suspension and alignment are stock.
If equipment is available to measure the temperature of the tire tread, they should be inflated so as to achieve even temperature distribution across the treads of all four tires; higher temperature in the center of the tread compared to the edges indicates overinflation, while the opposite indicates underinflation; higher temperatures at one end of the car similarly indicates that that end is overinflated with respect to the other end.
Tire pressures can then be altered to tune handling. If, after the pressure is set up, the car seems to lack adhesion at one end, then air can be added to the tires on that end (one or two pounds at a time) until balance seems to be achieved to suit the driver. As an example, in the rear-engined Chevrolet Corvair, the normal oversteering tendency of a rear-engined vehicle was combated by keeping front tire pressures down to twelve psi, which was safe because of the low weight the front tires carried on that car; if the front tire pressure was raised to what would be normal for a front-engined vehicle, the car would become dangerously unstable.
In the case of tires with very thick tread, such as aggressive mud or snow tires, the tendency described above to build up heat and deteriorate is that much greater, and therefore they should be inflated closer to the maximum pressure given on the sidewall, altered as necessary for safe handling, as described above.
The almost universal adoption of radial tires has made adhesion on wet pavement less of a problem; however, where bias-ply tires are still used, the speed at which "hydroplaning" occurs, i.e. the tire loses contact with the pavement and begins to slide on the film of water, can be easily calculated as the square root of the tire pressure, times ten psi. If high speed driving on wet pavement with bias-ply tires is contemplated, this is something that must be taken into account.
You will need a tire gauge. You can get a cheap pen style gauge for between $1 and $5 (USD) at a gas station or automotive shop.
To check the tire pressure, locate the valve stem, take the cap off it, and firmly push the gauge onto it, and then remove the gauge and check the reading. The gauge should only hiss briefly while pushing it onto the valve stem. If it hisses more, then you aren't pushing on it hard enough, and are not getting an accurate reading.
Proper inflation of the spare tire is also very important. All tires will lose some pressure over time, but since the spare tire is usually hidden from view, many people overlook it. If you don't check it regularly, your spare tire could go flat, and cause further problems when you have a tire failure.
The spare tire is often different than the regular tires. If the vehicle has a full-size spare, it's usually the same as the tires that were originally installed on the vehicle, which may differ from the tires currently installed. If it's a mini spare, the difference is obvious. So, make sure to check the pressure ratings on the sidewall of the tire to find the proper tire pressure.
If you don't already know how to access your spare tire, you should check your car's manual. There are too many different configurations to explain it in this book.
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Moving from one place to another takes energy. This book offers some advice on how to reduce the energy and cost associated with transportation in general, and driving in specific. The first priority is to reduce driving where possible. When driving is necessary, you should try to drive lighter, more conservatively, and in a fuel-efficient vehicle.
Even with all these drawbacks, however, simple car repairs are still easy enough to handle on your own. Before we go into how one should repair their own vehicle, though, it's worth looking over the reasons why to do so.
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Think carefully about what you actually need in a car. Do you need a minivan or would an estate be sufficient? Will you use a four-wheel drive system? If you're covering long distances, fuel economy will be important. Will it be a statement of your personality? Will you be using it to pick up girls? Or do you just need a cheap runabout that goes (skip to the last section)? Read on to find out more.
Evaluate these points on a scale of personal preference. In other words, which features are more important for you and which ones matter less?
Once you think that a certain car may be right, go to the dealer and ask for a test drive - it shouldn't cost you anything. If possible drive on a range of roads - the motorway, in town, country lanes, and off-road if you're going for an SUV.
During the test drive, pay particular attention to these points:
One way to make your final choice is this:
If certain categories are more important (such as economy) you could award double or triple points , so the winner would get 6 or 9.
Here is an example, based on a choice between a "VW Padro", a "Holden Frisk" and a "Mitsubishi Morning Tea", rated under ten criteria. All the details, like the cars, are entirely fictitious.
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VW Padro |
Holden Frisk |
Mitsubishi Morning Tea |
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Price |
£10,995 |
£6,700 |
£8,493 |
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No. of seats |
4 |
5 |
2 |
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Top speed/mph |
81 |
105 |
96 |
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Fuel cons'n/mpg |
32.2 |
40.9 |
50.0 |
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Style |
9/10 |
7/10 |
2/10 |
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EuroNCAP score |
5/5 |
5/5 |
5/5 |
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Equipment |
3/10 |
4/10 |
10/10 |
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Boot space/litres |
250 |
240 |
n/a |
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Insurance quote |
£219 |
£502 |
£197 |
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Warranty |
3 years |
3 years |
5 years |
And so in this test, the Frisk is the best buy with 24 points. All three gained 3 points for safety as this was a draw; both the Padro and the Frisk gained 2 points for the warranty because they both offered a 3-year warranty.
Regardless of your initial opinion of a vehicle, it might be a good idea to rent the same model for a few days before deciding to buy it. This precaution has several advantages:
Once you've chosen the vehicle you (and your family, if applicable) feel most comfortable with, go to the dealership and test drive the new model to reinforce why you are choosing that particular vehicle. And if it's a used vehicle, be sure to arrange to have your mechanic do an inspection to ensure you aren't buying "someone else's problem(s)".
If you are a student, or are on a limited budget, sometimes the main issue can be the mechanical condition of the car. In this case, you will want a car that will pass saftey testing and not break down, while not breaking the bank. Different countries have different saftey standards that the cars must pass; It may be a good idea to find a list of things your country tests before allowing a car on the road. This will eliminate any nasty suprises. There are also quite a few things to check, so prioritisation may help. Some of this advice may also apply to motorbikes.
The number of kilometers or miles that a vehicle has done does not indicate its condition. A car that has done a lot of city driving with 100,000kms on the clock may be a lot more worn than a car that has done 300,000kms of highway driving. A question you might ask the seller is "how often was the car serviced?", "do you have the receipts to prove it?". If the car has been well looked after, especially if the owner is a car enthusiast the owner may tell you a bit about the history and repairs the car has undergone. Of course this is a big unknown if the seller didn't own it for very long. The world record for the longest number of miles a car has done is 2 million miles. The owner claims he simply services the car regularly.
It is also a good idea to ask if the car has been in an accident. You may or may not get an honest answer. However, if the owner tells you that the car was in an accident, ask about the extent of the damage, how it was repaired, and if the owner has the estimate or the bill from the company that made the repairs; this will give you a better idea of the extent of the damage. Be cautious if you learn that the car's frame was bent, however slightly, in an accident. A bent frame cannot usually be fully repaired, and it can become worse as the car ages. Be aware that the car you are interested in may have been involved in a major accident or event. Written off by insurance companies as total losses due to salt water damage (Katrina) or rebuilt from salvage using several cars.
Generally there are a couple of things that can go wrong.
Loss of compression will cause the engine to stall if not idled at unusually high revs. This is usually caused by burnt valves or very worn piston rings. Burnt valves are usually not expensive to repair, but may indicate poor maintenance elsewhere. Damaged bearings are caused by the car running low on oil. Ask the owner when the cam or timing belt was last replaced.
Put your hand on the exhaust. There should be a good pressure build up, or there is a leak/hole in the exhaust somewhere. (Basically your hand should be forced off)
After doing this, sniff your hand (Sniffing the exhaust directly is not recommended!). If there is a smell of petrol, the car is running rich. If it wasn't already, try this again later when the car is warmed up (5-10 minute drive usually does it). If the exhaust still smells you could get better fuel economy by getting it tuned.
If the car is emitting white smoke, this is normal (it is actually steam). If the car is emitting blue tinged smoke, then the car is burning oil. This indicates significant engine wear. Ask the owner how often they have to top up the oil. If it uses all its oil within a couple of thousand kms or miles, the engine may be on its last legs. If you don't use it much and it's a really cheap car it may still be worth it, however.
If the car burns oil continuously, then the piston rings are worn. If you, for example, take your foot off the accelerator while going downhill and then accelerate at the bottom and a puff of smoke comes out the back, then the valve guides are worn. (Get a friend to follow you in another car to confim the latter.)
Piston rings are expensive to replace, valve guides can usually be ignored. But do ask the owner how often they top up the oil and how much they put in. If they never check the oil, check it yourself! It might be empty or very dirty! (Which could lead to a lot of expensive wear)
There are a lot of normal engine noises. If there is a noise that sounds suspicious (such a loud rattling) use your judgement, or ask a mechanic. A roughly running engine may only require a tune up or it may have expensive damage. If the seller claims it only requires a tune up, ask why they haven't done so, and be very suspicious without a second opinion. Claiming an engine only requires a tune up is a very common excuse for much more serious damage.
A rattling noise can mean the cam chain (if the car doesn't have a cam belt) is loose. It may require adjusting or replacement. If you think of an engine as a rectangular shape, the cam chain is at one of the ends.
A ticking noise can simply mean that the tappets require adjustment. This is usually normal if a car has not been serviced in a long time. Tappet adjustment is not a difficult task if you are into fixing things.
A rumbling noise in the bottom of the engine can indicate worn bearings. This can be expensive to replace.
Knocking noises are hard to distinguish. They indicate a lean fuel mixture or the car running on a lower octane fuel than it was designed. This can lead to burnt valves.
To make sure your springs and dampeners (shock absorbers) are in good condition, push the car down HARD on each of it's four corners. If the car acts like a spring, i.e. it bounces up and down, then the shock absorbers are worn. The car should rise back up after pushing down, but bounce very little or not at all.
If the car has been lowered, ask the owner if the springs have been cut. In order to lower a car, a common trick is to cut a secion out of the springs. This makes the springs shorter, thus lowering the car. This is very cheap and arguably dangerous, especially if a poor job was done.
If the car has vacuum braking (or 'power' brakes) the brake pedal should depress easily for a bit and then harden up. If the car doesn't have vacuum braking, then the brakes will not be extremely easy to depress for the first bit. If the brake pedal feels soft, kind of spoungy, there may be air in the brake lines. You can basically 'pump up' the brakes if this is the case. Try pumping the brakes several times, and they will go from spoungy to hard. This is usually easily fixed, take a note to see a mechanic; ask them if the brakes just need bleeding.
If the car squeals when you brake, it could mean the brake pads are worn to the bone so to speak. If the car has disc brakes (most cars do, at least on the two front wheels) you will see a metallic disc behind the wheel with a brick shaped clamp around it. If you take a close look from behind the brick, you will see the disc in the middle, and two plates on either side. If you get a friend to press the brakes, the plates will push onto the middle disc. If the plates have a smaller piece of material sticking out inbetween them and the disc (looks a bit like solid sandpaper) thats the pads themselves and it means theres some left.
If the car's wheel bearings are worn, there will be a rumbling sound audible from the tyre when the car is rolling.
If the car makes a click click noise when you turn with the steering wheel fully locked, it indicates wear of the CV joints. This can be comparatively expensive to fix if the car is cheap. This only applies to front wheel drive or 4 wheel drive vehicles.
This totally depends on the saftey test of your country. Generally cars that have noticable amounts of rust are going to get worse, fast! The exception is if they are garaged which may slow the process. Some specific areas prone to rust that may become safety concerns should be investigated these are: -brake lines especially in locations where salt and sand accumulates. -gas tanks. Look for rust along the top of the tank and any welded seams where salt and sand will sit. Wet areas and the smell of gasoline will indicate seepage. - holes in the body that access the passenger compartment. Lift up carpeting and liners especially in the trunk area and look for signs of road dust. -front and rear suspension towers. These are the large pockets in the car body that house and provide support points for the coil springs and struts. When these become seriously rusted they may collapse. Repair is often expensive or impossible. - areas around the pillars (these hold the roof up)and are difficult to repair - areas of the frame or reinforcing channels on unibody cars exposed to salt and sand. If in doubt get an expert opinion. If there is a bit of general minor rust you're probably ok, but if there is significant rusting, you may not pass the safety inspection.
Sitting at the computer all day is not exactly good for the body. If you have to be at a desk all day long, doing some simple things can improve your posture and health.
1. Sit properly in a good chair designed for desk work. Your back should be straight, and the top of your monitor should be level with your eyes. If you have to look down or up, you need to adjust the height of your screen. If you keep leaning forward, first get your eyesight checked. After a while you will improve your posture and no longer need this restraint.
2. Maintain an ergonomic body posture while typing. Be sure your wrists are slightly lower than your elbows. This will help prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Keep your legs bent at the knees so that the knees are only slightly higher than your hips. Feet should be flat on the floor or on a step stool of some sort.
3. Stand up every half hour to stretch or walk around a bit.
4. stretch your calves, and give your eyes a break from focusing on your computer screen. This will also help prevent blood clots from developing in your legs. Blood clots are very common among middle-aged computer users.
5. Learn to stretch. To stretch your neck, flex your head forward/backward, side to side and look right and left. Never roll your head around your neck. This could cause damage to the joints of the neck.
6. Roll your wrists regularly (this will help prevent carpal tunnel syndrome if you spend a lot of time typing).
7. Notice if you tend to hunch in front of the keyboard. To counter that, perform the following exercise: open your arms wide as if you are going to hug someone, rotate your wrists externally (thumbs going up and back) and pull your shoulders back. This stretch is moving your body the opposite way to being hunched and you should feel a good stretch across your upper chest.
8. Contract your abdominal and gluteal muscles, hold them there for a few seconds, then release. Repeat this for every few minutes all day long while you are working at your desk.
9. Stretch your arms, legs, neck and torso while sitting. This will help prevent you from feeling stiff.
10. Take advantage of the downtime created by rebooting or large file downloads to get up and try something more ambitious such as doing a few push-ups, sit-ups, and/or jumping jacks. Beware of your snickering co-workers though.
11. Acquire a hand gripper. They are cheap, small and light. When you have to read something either on the screen or on paper, you probably won't be using your hands very often so squeeze your gripper. It is an excellent forearm workout.
12. Acquire an elastic band (also cheap, small and light) and use it to do the actions mentioned in step 9 (i.e., when stretching your arms, do it by pulling apart the elastic band). You will not only stretch but it will also work the muscles slightly.
13. Take a few deep breaths. If possible, get some fresh air in your lungs.
14. Invest in a large size stability ball or stability ball style desk chair, and sit on it with back straight and abs firm. The actual stability ball is more effective, however the chair is a more viable option for use in an office environment. Sit, bounce or do basic toning exercises while watching TV or talking on the phone as well. Use the actual ball form in moderation when typing, as this is probably not the most supportive seating to prevent carpal tunnel and tendonitis.
15. While sitting, lift up your legs on the balls of your feet and set them down. Repeat these until your legs are comfortably tired. Then repeat it again about 10 minutes later. Do this whole routine for about an hour or so. This will exercise your calves.
16. Have a bottle of water by your side and make a habit of drinking some every half hour. If you do this consistently you will begin to feel more alert and in the long run you will get thinner.
· Set your chair back rest at an angle wider than 90°.
· Don't neglect the health of your eyes! It is detrimental to your eyesight to focus at one thing for long periods of time (i.e. your monitor) so take breaks to look out the window and focus at something at a further distance away to maintain good ocular health. Also consider purchasing an LCD screen which is easier on the eyes. If you are at your computer screen for long periods of time, optometrists recommend following the "20-20-20" rule--For every 20 minutes spent focusing on your computer screen, spend 20 seconds focusing on something else 20 feet away.
· As long as something is moving, you will be helping to keep yourself in better shape. Constant movement will burn calories and contribute to cardiovascular health. While exercising at your computer is helpful, it is not a substitute for going to the gym or conducting a regular exercise program.
· Don't sit still. Fidgeting is a good way to keep moving. Even something like tapping your foot. But don't make too much noise--however you fidget, the repetitive noises may bother other people.
· Always have water nearby to drink.
· If you're all alone, try shutting off the computer for a bit and exercise. If you're on a cell phone call, get up and do stretches, or leg lifts, anything to keep moving during down time away from the desk.
· Try exercises that combine opposing muscle groups (flexors and extensors, e.g., biceps and triceps) to get a good workout. Clasp your hands together with palms facing each other. Pull up with one hand while pushing down with the other.
· If you are a runner or jogger, you can sit on the floor and stretch as you use the computer. It will save you time too if you have to do both anyway.
· Play music while working to provoke body movement and relieve stress. A smaller instrument will be more convenient.
· Sit on a balance ball while you are working at your desk. You burn calories stabalizing your core and body on the ball. If this doesn't seem possible for work, replace the desk chair at your computer at home.
· Your body needs more exercise than just what you do at the computer, but following these steps will contribute to a healthy, balanced lifestyle.
· Do not sit at your computer for a long time. Take a break every 15 minutes.
· Steps 8 and 9; if not done in moderation, may cause you to start sweating, which may not be a pleasant sight or odor in an office environment. Keep in mind you are doing these to prevent stiffness, so save the enthusiasm for the gym.
A jump start is a colloquial term for a method of starting an automobile or other internal combustion engine-powered vehicle having a discharged battery.
Most U.S. passenger vehicles use a standard 12-volt direct current (DC) Lead-acid battery which, when the driver turns the ignition key, an electric motor engages the teeth on the flywheel, briefly turning the flywheel which is connected to the crankshaft and powers the spark plugs until ignition is achieved and the engine can produce its own electrical power from its generator or alternator.
When a battery fails or is discharged, such as by inadvertently leaving one's headlights switched on while parked, the car's engine will not "turn over" when the ignition key is turned. Many motorists carry "jumper cables" which consist of a pair of heavy gauge wires with large crocodile clips at each end.
An automobile with a good battery is parked near the car needing the jump start and the cables are attached in this order:
A "safety" jumper cable, in two pieces. The red and black leads of each piece are connected to a car's battery, and then the yellow connectors are plugged together.
With a safety cable, such as the one shown in the picture, the two pieces are connected together. The safety cable has color coded crocodile clips and the connectors are polarized so that they can only be inserted in the correct orientation.
Since the entire engine block is grounded to the negative terminal, the cable need not be connected directly to the dead battery's negative terminal, and in fact it would be unwise to do so as sparks from the connection (when the circuit is completed) could ignite the battery. (Highly explosive hydrogen gas can be given off by a battery, though this is less of a risk with the completely sealed "maintenance-free" batteries unless their case is compromised). A good connection point would be a piece of unpainted metal at least eighteen inches away from the dead battery. Some engines have eyelets which are used to attach chains when the engine needs to be lifted out of the car; these make good connection points for the jumper cable.
(Many auto manufacturers specify methods of jump-starting their cars, such as a different sequence of attaching or detaching jumper cables. For your safety, please read your owner's manual!)
The "good" car is then started, and the dead battery is allowed to charge for a few minutes. Then the car with the dead battery can be started, the cables carefully detached, and the formerly-stranded motorist goes on his or her way. If the original cause of the dead battery was simply a drain such as the headlights being left on overnight, then the car's generator should take care of finishing the recharge and keeping the battery charged; but if the battery is damaged or old or there is some problem with the car's electrical system, then the motorist should keep his engine running until he can buy a new battery or reach a service station.
Note that unlike a battery charger, a car's alternator lacks the current-limiting circuit needed for the proper trickle-charging of deeply discharged batteries, and should not be used for that purpose. Charging a battery at too high a current is not good for either the alternator, or the battery.
In localities or situations lacking in Good Samaritans, there is always the auto club, for its members. Roadside assistance vehicles, dispatched by them or not, can be expected to carry equipment at least as handy as a self-contained and portable jump-start unit consisting of a battery and two leads to connect it to the stopped car's starter circuit, substituting for the dead battery.
Pet Day and Community Sale behind the Barn at the Rincon Valley Farmers & Artisans Market December 19th from 9am to 2pm.
Pet Day and Community Sale behind the Barn Saturday December 19th from 9am to 2pm. Pet Shots are from 9am to noon behind the barn. Check out the Community Sale for gently used household item, collectibles, antiques and more. The Rincon Valley Farmers & Artisans Market is open every Saturday 9:00am to 2pm so come by and check out our farmers & artisans. We have fresh locally grown pesticide-free and organic produce! Locally harvested honey and bee products, locally grown lavender and much, much more! Don't forget to check out our Artisans inside the Barn! Handmade jewelry, artwork, furniture, lotions, skin care and more! We are located in and around the big green and white Barn about 4 miles east of the entrance to Saguaro National Park on Old Spanish Trail on the way to Colossal Cave Park and 2 miles west of Camino Loma Alta. The Rincon Valley Farmers & Artisans Market is a project of the Rincon Institute, a non-profit organization. Interested in becoming a vendor? You can visit our website at www.rvfm.org or you can contact Laura Brumbelow, Market Coordinator at 591-BARN(2276) or via email rvfm@rinconinstitute.org for more information.
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Dish is a recipe for easy make Chick and dumplings.
First Magnus 'El Tour de Tucson' presented by Diamond Ventures Nov. 17 (Tucson) Thousands of cyclists from around the world ride in annual perimeter tour, with 109- 80-, 66-, 35-, 4-, and 1/4-mile courses, one of the premier organized rides in the United States, open to pros, fitness buffs, fun-lovers, and kids. Tucson Convention Center Plaza. Perimeter Bicycling Association of America, (520) 745-2033..
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In general you will be making four separate layers in this salad.
Lucas Oil – Super Clean Modified Series INEX Bandoleros
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Jimmy Dickerson |
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Greyson Weaver |
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Danny Gay |
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Austin Trebilcock |
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22 |
Andrew Phipps |
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Austin Franco |
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10 |
Tim Morse |
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48 |
Michele Brachowski |
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Doug Carpenter |
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33 |
Conner Pyle |
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11 |
Scott Brown |
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7 |
2 |
Dave Arce |
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Bombers |
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97 |
P.J. Megna |
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Brad Kleifgen |
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76 |
Dodd |
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5 |
Shawn Perrin/Shawn |
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25 |
Larry Gerchman |
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13 |
Enrique Durazo |
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John Daley |
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27 |
Bob Davis |
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James Cole |
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G. Rodriguez |
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Billy Johanneck |
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Jason Davis |
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96 |
Jerry Thitchener |
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99 |
Lyle Gallegos |
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Randy Ussery |
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John Cowser |
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Chris Gerchman |
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Mike Schaffer |
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Scott Walker |
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Alberto Duenas |
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Suave Brachowski |
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Kyle Milburg |
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Rob Ashley |
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Puffiness or skin discoloration under the eyes affects just about everybody at some time or another. For some of us, however, these “bags” or “dark circles” are a near-constant bother. While these conditions are occasionally symptomatic of other illnesses, the usual cause is allergies, tiredness, or, unfortunately, heredity. No matter what the cause, you can still reduce the appearance of puffiness or dark circles, and in some cases, you may be able to get rid of them altogether.
1. Establish whether or not this condition runs in the family. Dark circles in particular are believed to frequently be hereditary. This doesn’t mean that you can’t do anything about the conditions, but you should be prepared for minimal success actually trying to get rid of them. Dark circles under the eye may also, in fact, be light carbon deposits that result from incomplete protein digestion. Incomplete protein digestion may result from insufficient hydrochloric acid in your stomach that may be caused from a lack of primarily B6 and Folic Acid. About 30% of the population does not absorb regular B6 (pydroxine) or folic acid and need to take in these vitamins in a different form or another way.
2. Identify allergens. Allergies may be the most common cause of skin discoloration and puffiness under the eyes. If allergies are the root of your problem, you simply need to treat them or remove the allergen (i.e., the thing to which you are allergic). Seasonal allergy problems such as hay fever can frequently be effectively treated with over-the-counter and prescription medications. For other allergies the best course of action is usually avoidance. If your dark circles or puffiness are constant, you may have an undetected food allergy or an allergy to a chemical in your home or workplace. Talk to a dermatologist for help determining what you may be allergic to. People with allergies also tend again to be deficient in B6, folic acid and B12 on occasion. Taking a multivitamin, if you don't already, may help with your allergies as well as black circles.
Get plenty of sleep nightly. It’s not entirely clear why inadequate sleep results in dark circles under the eyes, but we’ve all seen it happen either to ourselves or someone we know. For one thing, lack of sleep tends to cause the skin to become paler (thus increasing the appearance of darkness under the eyes), and it reduces circulation. It’s also believed that too little time lying down is a cause in itself. Determine how much sleep you need (it’s usually 7-9 hours per night) and try to get that amount regularly for a couple of weeks to see if that helps. Remember that alcohol and drugs can adversely affect the quality of your sleep; abstain from these products or use only in moderation for best results. A lack of sleep, coupled with poor vitamin absorption also tends to reduce adrenal function. The less adrenal function you have the less B6 you tend to absorb, the less B6 you absorb, the less well your adrenal glands work and alas you end up in a vicious circle. Sleep, regular vitamins for those that need them, and good calcium/magnesium support in the form of milk or good mineral supplement restores adrenal function. So if you want to break the cycle and the black circles under your eyes, you've got to reduce your stress, sleep more and take the proper vitamins and minerals to support the adrenal function in general.
3. Treat your skin while you sleep. There are overnight facial masques available that may help reduce the appearance of puffiness or discoloration, but you can also make your own. Just before you go to bed, take a washcloth and wet it just a bit with cold water. Then squeeze out any excess water and place it over your eyes as you sleep. Treating your skin may help, but the real problem may also be that you have a poor vitamin and mineral absorption problem that must also be corrected. Seeing a naturopathic physician may help for those people who suffer other ailments such as miscellaneous aches and pains that come and go and a general run down feeling.
Apply cool tea bags, an ice cube wrapped in soft cloth, or cucumber slices to your eyes daily. The tannin in tea bags has been shown to reduce swelling and discoloration, and cucumber slices have long been used to reduce puffiness and refresh the appearance of skin around the eyes. Lie down, preferably in the morning, and leave fresh cucumber slices or cool, damp caffeinated tea bags (you can refrigerate them overnight so they’ll be ready) over your eyes for about 10-15 minutes. Keep your eyes closed.
4. Wash your face with cool to somewhat cold water in the morning or when puffiness occurs. The cold water will cause blood vessels to constrict, and thus reduces swelling.
5. Try to relax the space. You can do this by wetting a cotton swab and then freezing it for a little while. Then you should gently wipe under your eyes in the areas where the circles are occurring. When wiping, close your eyes and try not to flinch.
6. Apply an eye cream containing vitamin K and retinol. Dark circles may be caused by a deficiency of vitamin K. Regardless of the cause, however, recent research has shown that skin creams containing these two ingredients reduce puffiness and discoloration significantly in many patients. Long-term daily use seems to have the greatest effect.
7. Avoid rubbing your eyes. Usually rubbing of the eyes is brought on by allergies, but not always. Regardless of the reason, stop doing it. The rubbing irritates the skin and can break tiny capillaries beneath the skin, causing both puffiness and discoloration.
8. Eat a healthy, balanced diet and drink plenty of water. A whole host of cosmetic problems can be attributed to vitamin deficiencies. Dark circles and puffiness are often attributed to lack of vitamin K or inadequate antioxidants. Be sure to get plenty of fruits and vegetables—especially cabbage, spinach, and other leafy green vegetables—and take a daily vitamin supplement if necessary. Get adequate fluids to improve circulation.
9. Reduce salt intake. Excess salt causes the body to retain water in unusual places, and this can result in puffiness under the eyes. Too much salt can also impair your circulation, and cause the blood vessels under the skin to appear bluer.
10. Quit smoking. Smoking causes vascular (blood vessel) problems that can not only threaten your life, but also make your blood vessels appear more prominent and bluer beneath the skin.
11. Cover the problem up with cosmetics. If all else fails, use a yellow or flesh-toned color which will camouflage the problem.
12. To do away with the unsightly swelling, use a little Preparation H or hemorrhoid cream. Just be careful not to put it too close to your eyes. It will shrink the skin if it is swollen, but won't make the dark circles go away.
13. Cutting onions will help you cry out some of the moisture under and around your eyes. However it isn't recommended you carry out this procedure daily. This will reduce the darkness under the eyes somewhat. Using tea bags under your eyes straight afterwards also helps. Puffiness may not reduce immediately but will shortly afterwards.
14. Put 2 tablespoons in the freezer for few minutes and apply on the eyes for few seconds, until they are warm. Re-apply if necessary.
Food allergies and sensitivities play a major part in under-eye circles. Processed foods with artificial colors and preservatives as well as milk allergies can cause this problem.
· Search the Internet which abounds with home remedies. While the most common are cucumbers and tea bags, there are a number of others. Feel free to test them out, as some may work for some people, but use common sense.
· Be careful about what type of teabag you use. If you have allergies a tea bag like chamomile might swell your eyes.
· Do not apply ice or extremely cold water directly to the skin around the eyes for more than a couple of seconds.
· Exercise caution when using a new cosmetic product or trying a home remedy. If the condition worsens, or if you exhibit other symptoms, discontinue use immediately and contact your primary care physician or dermatologist for severe or persisting symptoms.
· Consult a physician before considering using any expensive or invasive treatments. Not all Eye Circles are formed equally, and understanding and discussing the root causes of your dark circles with a qualified professional will ensure you don't waste your money.
Spices:
2 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1.2 tsp ground cloves
1 Tbsp dried coffee (regular or decaffeinated)
1 tsp salt
Liquids:
(the brandy is optional, but don’t risk ruination with cheap brandy)
Core apples; remove the seeds, but don’t peel.
For heart-healthy mincemeat—with less flavor, alas,—remove the suet before cooking and skim off the fat that renders from the meat as it cooks.
Cube meat and cover with salted water (salt optional). Simmer until tender—may take up to an hour.
Remove meat and cook the stock down to the amount needed, or thicken slightly with (ugh!) cornstarch.
Put meat through food mill (medium or coarse blade) or equivalent fineness in a food processor. For texture, I definitely prefer the grinder over the processor.
Cut lemon, remove seeds, and puree in a blender, rind and all, with some of the liquid ingredients, or process as finely as possible in a food processor.
Grind the apples, (or process using a coarse blade—but not too fine; ‘taint an applesauce.)
Mix into a large, heavy bottom, stew pot adding alternately apples, meat, raisins.
Add the sugar, spices, the liquids and the lemon puree to the to the meat and apples using hot meat stock to rinse the last of the sorghum into the mixture. Stir thoroughly.
Cook slowly uncovered, stirring often to prevent burning until the mixture is pasteurized and enough of the liquids have evaporated to produce the texture and thickness you want in the finished pie.
Let cool.
Stir in the ground pepper. Refrigerate, allowing the spices to mellow for several weeks ...or until you can’t hold out any longer.
The apples are the most important ingredient, without doubt. Insipid apples make lousy mincemeat. A sharp, crisp, flavor-laden “pie” apple is best—we are very partial to the late maturing
If you can’t find Baldwins or Cortlands, use the best pie apple you can find. And at their peak of flavor and texture in the autumn.
In our home, late October or early November is mincemeat time—so the mincemeat will be ready for the
Will it keep? You bet! After all, the Pennsylvania Dutch ancestors had no freezers or refrigerators. Look at the ingredients: spices, sugar, vinegar—a cool storm cellar was good enough, ‘specially if you made a heap of it and put it in one of those many-gallon, stoneware crocks to age.
Anyway, by spring when the weather turned warm, the mincemeat would be gone. Those hungry Midwestern farmer ancestors who passed this recipe down the generations wouldn’t have left a scrap to spoil.
After aging, make up mincemeat pies and tarts to freeze un-baked; they will keep for several months. Pop them straight from the freezer into a hot oven for easy baking.
What else to do with mincemeat?
Let your imagination go. There’s really no limit with mincemeat, don't you know!
If mincemeat in your experience has been a sorry disappointment, as most meatless mincemeats are, try this extraordinary recipe.
In 1880 when Anna Frances Lynch packed her little, brown-paper covered trunk for the trip from
Anna said that her grandmother, a devout temperance worker, took out the brandy and substituted vinegar and coffee, a combination that gives this recipe a distinct taste of its own.
This recipe has been a favorite family tradition for well over 100 years. If there exists a better mincemeat, we have yet to find it. What makes it special? Maybe the brandy. Maybe the coffee. (Recent generations have substituted dried coffee to hold down the excess liquid and shorten cooking time.)
Crust: Stir together crushed wafers and butter. Press mixture evenly over the bottom and 1 3/4 inch up sides of 9 inch springform pan. Filling: In large bowl beat cream cheese, sugar, chocolate, flour and vanilla until well mixed. Add eggs all at once. Beat with electric mixer on low speed until just mixed. Do not overbeat. Stir in milk. Pour filling into crust. Bake in 350 degree oven about 50 minutes or until center appears nearly set when gently shaken. Cool on wire rack 5-10 minutes. Loosen sides of cheesecake from pan. Cool 30 minutes. Remove sides of pan. Cover and chill for 4-24 hours. Pipe melted vanilla flavored pieces decoratively atop cheesecake.
Wines & Vines Tour
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Spring is the time for the “Blessing of the Vines” in Sonoita along the Arizona Wine Trail. The Sonoita Vineyards is one of Arizona’s oldest, with over 40 acres of vines including Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, Pinot Noir and even Mission grapes, the variety brought to the U.S. in the 16th century Spanish missionaries.
Included in your Festival package will be wine tastings, a souvenir glass, winery tour, the official Blessing of the Vine Ceremony, live music, tour of the vineyard, wine/food pairings, horse-drawn wagon rides and lunch with complimentary glass of wine (several choices available). Lunch will be catered by some the area’s finest restaurants.
Following the Wine Festival at Sonoita Vineyards, the tour will visit Rancho Rossa, one of the area’s largest wineries producing over 1200 cases annually, all from estate vines. These wines are aged in American and European oak barrels.
Wines from this area are comparable to those from the growing regions of Napa and Spain. Arizona wines have been highly regarded by Robert Parker of Wine Spectator magazine and have been served at a number of White House functions.
Tour Price - $64.00 per person
Departure Time: 9 am (approx) Return Time: 4:00 p.m. (approx)
The Tour Includes: Motorcoach transportation, driver gratuity, Wine Festival admission, winery tour, wine tastings with souvenir glasses, lunch, snacks & bottled water on the motorcoach, Tour Guides, lots of fun & prizes.
To secure your seat on this fabulous, fun day - -
Please make your check to:
Arizona Tour Company
4710 N. Paseo del Sueno
Tucson, AZ 85745
For More Information, Please Call:
Dale Sloan: 743-3553 home or 256-6298 cell
Dorothy Yanez 623-4345 or 850-3631 cell
Website: www.arizonatourcompany.com
Please make sure to include all names, home and/or cell phone numbers
Pick up locations:
Inn Suites-Tucson City Center - - 475 North Granada Avenue
Fry's Grocery Store - - East side of I-19 Highway & Irvington - Shopping Center
Good Morning to all friends, family and wine devotees!!
Again I am honored to welcome all the new subscribers to our news letter. We still promise to keep it short, to that end we now have a "blog page", charronvineyards.blogspot.com you are free to send or read what's on the page. The advance of Hi Tech has kept me really hoping, but due to a good friend, Mike Samitz we manage to stay abreast of the times.
Now that the pruning has been completed and that wonderful Arizona sun has come home for the next 3 months or so, we are having that Knee repaired. Dr. Scott Slagis from Tucson Orthopaedic Institute is doing the honors. In the hospital for 4 or 5 days and then the PT and recovery begins. They tell me is not going to be a picnic, but what do they know.
Our annual fertilization plan has been implemented and we expect some great results for the coming crop in '08
On a lighter note wine sales have been very nice, this years release has met all expectations for clarity, crispness and flavor.
We welcome your comments and suggestions for any improvements, test track excluded. May the good Lord Bless and Keep you, till me meet again
LEO and RHEA
Lay the lettuce leaves on a large platter to form a bed. Roll the meats into cigar or funnel shapes. Place all of the items on the platter in an attractive manner, either center to outside or side-by-side. I would use the marinated and pickled items in between the various meats and cheeses. Think of the colors as you separate. The Parmesan cheese curls can be randomly placed on top of the other items. The platter can be prepared several hours ahead and refrigerated until about 30 minutes before serving, then brought to room temperature.
If you prefer to marinade your own vegetables, a basic marinade starts with olive oil to which a little balsamic (or red wine) vinegar, oregano and/or basil, salt and pepper are added. I would also add garlic to the roasted peppers.
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mash until a slightly chunky consistency is achieved.
Quick Salsa:
Bring a pot of water to a boil; add the tomatillos, jalapenos, onion, and garlic. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, until the tomatillos are soft. Drain and cool slightly, then put them in a blender. Add the cilantro, lime juice, and cumin. Puree for a few seconds to blend, and then pour in about a 1/4 cup of water and process to a coarse puree; taste and season with a generous pinch of salt. You should have about 2 cups of this green salsa (salsa verde). Make a roux by melting the butter over medium-low heat in a thick-bottomed saucepan. Just as the foam subsides, sprinkle in the flour, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or whisk to prevent lumps. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes to remove the starchy taste from the flour; don't allow it to brown. Gradually whisk in the chicken stock and simmer for 8 minutes to thicken. Once you have a good base, fold in 2 cups of the shredded Jack cheese; mix until completely melted into a sauce. Stir in the prepared salsa verde until incorporated; remove the green chili cheese sauce from the heat.
Make a quick salsa by combining the cherry tomatoes, onions, jalapeno, cilantro, and lime juice in a bowl; season with salt and pepper, tossing to combine.
To build these awesome nachos: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180c). Get a very large oven-proof platter and cover it with a few handfuls of tortilla chips, follow with a portion of the shredded chicken, a coating of the cheese sauce, and a nice sprinkle of the remaining shredded jack. Make 3 or 4 layers of the nachos, depending on the size of the platter. Bake the nachos until they are all hot and gooey, about 5 to 10 minutes.
