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Maternal epilepsy increases the risk to the fetus in pregnancy three fold, even in the absence of treatment. With treatment, there are recognised fetopathies with most drugs used.
Children with one epileptic parent or more have an increased risk of being epileptic. If one parent is epileptic, the risk of the child becoming epileptic is 2.5 to 6%; if both parents are epileptic, the risk increases to 15-20%. Other conditions associated with epilepsy are also more likely - for example, neurofibromatosis, tuberous sclerosis, and the genetically determined epilepsies such as juvenile myoclonic epilepsy.
It is important for women to take folic acid prophylaxis preconceptually and during the first trimester. The dose of folic 5mg PO/day is indicated for women receiving established antiepileptic medication (1,2,3,4).
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What a combination! Easter eggs, scavenging dogs & crucifixion
Christ Falling on the Way to Calvary, Raphael, 1516–1517
By Spencer D Gear PhD
This article was first published in On Line Opinion, 14 April 2022.
I visited my local shopping centre recently and saw all the Easter attractions. This is the time for Easter eggs but it has other ingredients that make it an attractive season. Of course, there's the long weekend, plenty of sport on tele and the opportunity for gorging lots of chocolate. Talk about options!
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On 25 March 2022, Roy Morgan Research estimated "over four million Australians are planning a trip away this Easter with $7.1 billion to be spent on holidays, while around $1.5 billion will be splurged on food and chocolate, in a major boon for tourism operators and retail businesses."
But why are there special eggs at Easter? Eggs symbolise new life and fertility. This Christian festival comes with little to frighten anyone in an era of religious extremism. Who could ever be offended by a cute chocolate bunny? Time Magazine reported: "The original story of Easter eggs starts in Medieval Europe, but it may or may not have originated with Christians."
It could be very different if John Dominic Crossan of the Jesus Seminar were leading the agenda. For him, the cross spoke.[1] Jesus was not buried in the tomb of Joseph of Arimathea, as indicated by all four Gospels (Matt 27:57; Mark 15:43; Luke 23:50-56; and John 19:38-40). Instead, Jesus was buried in a shallow grave to be eaten by scavenging dogs.[2]
From where did he gain that provocative information? It originated from the method he used – postmodern deconstruction – by which he engaged in free-play of interpretation. The reader of a narrative determines the meaning of a text. It does not come from the intent of the original author.
But there's a paradox here. Have you thought how strange it is that Easter eggs are identified with one of the most horrific ways of killing a person? This is the time of remembering the most famous death by crucifixion in history – that of Jesus Christ.
To be crucified for crime, the victim was lying on the cross on the ground and held down. They were nailed on that cross with crude, rough nails.
The 17th-century painting Christ Crucified by Diego Velázquez, held by the Museo del Prado in Madrid
They were lifted up on the cross and it was dropped into a hole in the ground. They experienced unimaginable thirst and found it difficult to breathe.
Medical doctor, C. Truman Davis MD, explained that as fatigue came to the arms and cramps to the muscles, the victim experienced deep throbbing pain.
There were hours of pain, cramps, and partial suffocation as tissue was torn from the person's lacerated back as it moved up and down on the rough timber. This trauma impacted the chest and began to compress the heart.
Mocking crowds
To make it worse for Jesus, the crowds would mock the victim (Matthew 20:19, Mark 10:34, and Luke 18:32).
But how does our culture remember Christ's crucifixion at Easter? With chocolate eggs, chocolate bunnies and jewellery! It's almost impossible to walk down the street without seeing a version of the cross. Generally it's on a chain around somebody's neck or as ear rings. This is a far cry from the actual Easter event.
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Malcolm Muggeridge, the famous British media personality, soldier-spy and later Christian convert, called this death the most famous one in history. He said that no other death than Christ's has aroused one-hundredth part of the interest or been remembered with one-hundredth part of the intensity of concern. Muggeridge shocked the world with his conversion to Christianity later in life. "St. Mugg", as he was affectionately known, was clear in his new-found faith: "It is the truth that has died, not God," and "Jesus was God or he was nothing."
We are continuously confronted with troubles. Troubles in wars like the Russian-Ukraine conflict, troubles in families, and even disturbed personal souls.
Into the midst of this repulsion in our world, at Easter we remember the Jesus of the cross who died for our sins was resurrected. Why? So that we can have the opportunity to be set free from the guilt of our souls. Hence the association with eggs and new life!
Louis M. Lepeaux, French philosopher, politician and bitter opponent of Christ at the time of the French Revolution, once started a religion that he hoped would be superior to Christianity. He sought the counsel of the great French diplomat and statesman, Charles Maurice Talleyrand.
The originator of a new religion came to the French diplomat Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Perlgord and complained that he could not make any converts. "What would you suggest I do?" he asked. "I should recommend," said Talleyrand, "that you get yourself crucified, and then die, but be sure to rise again the third day."
Why should you bother to embrace the Christian message this Easter? The Christ of the cross changed the agnostic, Malcolm Muggeridge, into an active Christian who published Jesus Rediscovered. Millions of people have made the same life-changing commitment and discovered the joy that Muggeridge found.
Any old resurrection will not do.
Today, the religious and other media are dominated by the burial and resurrection of Jesus that diverge from the narratives in the New Testament Gospels. John Dominic Crossan objects to a Jesus who rose bodily. His claim is that Mark created the empty-tomb story and the sleeping disciples in Gethsemane.[3] This means Mark created the burial narrative involving Joseph of Arimathea.
When historical Jesus' scholar, Crossan, stated that Jesus' resurrection appearance was an apparition and not a physical appearance, was it possible to test this conclusion? To what degree are a scholar's conclusions affected by the scholar's presuppositions? That is what I attempted to do in my PhD dissertation, "Crossan and the resurrection of Jesus: Rethinking presuppositions, methods and models."
For Crossan, Jesus was not buried in the tomb of Joseph of Arimathea in the garden but was placed in a shallow grave to be eaten by dogs hunting for food. As for Jesus' resurrection, it was an apparition (phantom) and not a bodily resurrection.
Refutation of Crossan views are found in the biblical text
Crossan admits his view is non-historical as a postmodern deconstructionist. His presuppositions are fixed, so he's unable to listen to the text's content. We know that Jesus' resurrection was historical because of people's seeing and touching Jesus after the resurrection, which cannot be accommodated in Crossan's framework. The New Testament Gospels explained that Luke's second appearance story of Cleopas and an unnamed companion (Lk 24:36-49), 'in contrasting juxtaposition to the Emmaus story, emphasizes the "physicality" of the risen Jesus. Jesus invites them to touch him: "Touch me and see; for a ghost does not have flesh and blood as you see that I have." He also shows them the wounds in his hands and feet. Then he eats a piece of broiled fish. The point is that this is not another ghost story.
The emphasis in 1 Corinthians 15 is on a future resurrected body that is different from that which is experienced in earthly existence, but there is continuity – it is a s?ma (body), indicting some dimension of physicality.
Earle Ellis noted that I Corinthians 15 lacks a stress on the empty tomb. However, he contends that Paul did not have to say "empty tomb" because it is implicit in his term resurrection, anastasis. 'The rising on the third day [1 Cor 15:4] can hardly refer (only) to "appearances". Most probably it presupposes and implies the "empty tomb" traditions. Also, the seed analogy [1 Cor 15:36-38] presupposes a continuity between what is buried and the raised body. "Spiritual
body" refers to the vitalizing principle and has nothing to do with immateriality' (see 1 Cor 15:4, 37, 44).
This is what we remember at Easter. He is the Jesus who died, was resurrected bodily, and changes people's lives. He was buried in Joseph of Arimathea's tomb and not in some invented creation by Crossan or somebody else. The resurrection body of Jesus could be touched and he ate broiled fish with the disciples (Luke 24:36-43; John 20:24-29).
Jesus' resurrected body guarantees victory over death and it will be only apprehended when the same physical body that died is risen from the grave (see 1 Corinthians 15:54-55). That's why it's important to understand the risen Jesus was a physical body.
Crossan, J D 1988. The Cross That Spoke: The Origins of the Passion Narrative. Eugene, Oregon: Wipf & Stock.
Crossan, J D 1998. The Birth of Christianity: Discovering What Happened in the Years Immediately After the Execution of Jesus. New York, NY: HarperSanFrancisco.
Crossan, J D with Watts, R G 1996. Who Is Jesus? Answers to Your Questions about the Historical Jesus. New York: HarperPaperbacks.
[1] Crossan 1988, The Cross That Spoke.
[2] "Jesus' burial was not in a tomb hewn out of stone but was in a shallow grave where his
body became prey to scavenging dogs" (Crossan & Watts 1996:152-153).
[3] Crossan, The Birth of Christianity, 557.
Copyright © 2022 Spencer D. Gear. This document last updated at Date: 08 April 2022.
This entry was posted in Bodily Resurrection, Easter, Historical Jesus, Resurrection and tagged J D Crossan on 8 April 2022 by spencer.

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Gov. DeWine Is Not Saying Much About Security Needs in Ohio Because of a Thwarted Terrorism Plot in Michigan
The Statehouse News Bureau | By Jo Ingles
Jo Ingles
Statehouse News Bureau
Voters cast their votes at a polling location in Franklin County. Gov. Mike DeWine has not talked in much detail about whether security needs to be upgraded at polling places throughout the state after news broke Thursday of an alleged plot to kidnap the governor of Michigan.
Gov. Mike DeWine isn't saying much about whether Ohio needs to beef up security at polling places because of the exposed plot that militia terrorists allegedly planned to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and try to overthrow the government.
DeWine said he won't talk about any changes that might be happening to beef up his personal security or the security of other people or places in Ohio since word of the plot in Michigan broke. He said he had no knowledge of the alleged terrorists that were arrested by FBI agents earlier today.
But when asked whether increased security should be provided at polling places statewide, DeWine said police agencies are already working with state leaders to make sure enough protection is available at early voting centers.
"You know there are many counties where a sheriff's deputy is there and that's a good idea," DeWine said.
It's up to boards of elections to request help for poll workers who are tasked with safety at those locations. And though some have made that request, many do not have officers posted at the polls.
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Picrorhiza kurroa
No documentation.
Vernacular Name
Katuka, katula, katki, kuru, kutakee, katukarosana, kooren, hu huang line, kutki, khairbaque, kharbaq siyah, hon-len, kadukurokani. [1]
Katuka is small perennial herb with long roots that extend into rocky mountainsides. It has grayish-brown roots and produces hermaphrodite flowers. The rhizome is primarily used for medicinal purposes.
Origin / Habitat
P. kurroa is a medicinal herb, found perennially throughout the higher elevations of the Himalayan region particularly from Kashmir to Sikkam. It grows in the cracks of mountain rocks at elevations of 2500 to 4500 meters. [1][2]
Chemical Constituents
Contains a number of iridoid glycosides including picroside I, picroside III, kutkoside, minecoside and veronicoside. [2][3] Also isolated was a ketone identical to apocynin. Additional constituents include D-mannitol, kutkiol and kutkisterol. [1]
Plant Part Used
Root, rhizome. [1]
In Ayurvedic medicine, Katuka is most often used as a hepatoprotective, promoting health in both the liver and the spleen, specifically in cases of jaundice. Katuka is traditionally used in treatment of snake bites and scorpion stings. In high doses it can act as a mild purgative. Katuka is also traditionally indicated to treat many types of fever, anemia and asthma. [1][4] Due to its antiperiodic activity, Katuka is used often used to treat recurring symptoms of periodic illnesses. Katuka is classified as having a tikta (bitter) rasa (taste) and has a cooling effect on the body. It pacifies the pitta dosha while stimulating the kapha and vata doshas. [1]
1-1.5 g powdered as tonic, 3-3.5g powdered as antiperiodic. [1]
2 ml daily extract.
Standardization Dosage
250 mg extract standardized to 4%-10% kutkin.
Pre-clinical
In a randomized, double-blind placebo controlled trial in patients diagnosed to have acute viral hepatitis (HBsAg negative), P. kurroa root powder, 375mg three times a day, was given for two weeks. [5] P. kurroa was reported to significantly decrease lab values of bilirubin, SGOT, and SGPT as compared to placebo. The time in days required for total serum bilirubin to drop to an average value of 2.5mg% was 75.9 days in placebo compared to 27.44 days in the P. kurroa group. Also, the active principles picroside I, catalpol, kutkoside, and kutkoside 1 were tested for the presence of anti-hepatitis B virus surface antigen (anti-HBsAg) like activity in vitro. [6] A promising anti-HBsAg like activity was noted which differed from the classical viral neutralization. P. kurroa also inhibited purified HBV antigens prepared from healthy HBsAg carriers from binding in vitro.
Several studies have reported benefit in patients with asthma when using P. kurroa. In a randomized crossover study using laboratory animals, administration of isolated androsin orally or by inhalation prevented bronchial obstruction induced by the inhalation of allergens, platelet activity factors (PAF), histamine, and acetylcholine. [7] It was concluded in this study that asthmatic reactions due to histamine and acetylcholine were not altered by P. kurroa, suggesting that androsin is not a broncholytic agent, but prevents bronchial obstruction. It is suggested that androsin may act by depressing the activity of PAF, which plays a major role in the pathogenesis of bronchial asthma. PAF has been reported to provoke long-term inflammatory responses in the lungs, leading to bronchial hyper-reactivity and subsequent bronchial obstruction. Additionally, histamine release from human polymorphonuclear leucocytes, in vitro, has been reported inhibited by some compounds from P. kurroa that have yet to be identified. [8] P. kurroa reportedly stabilizes mast cells in vivo, further elucidated by a repeated study in vitro in laboratory animals. [9][10] This may prove useful as part of an integrative approach in patients with allergic conditions. [11]
A one-year clinical study of 20 patients (ages 14-60 years), two with perennial asthma, others with seasonal asthma, was conducted using P. kurroa as a therapeutic agent. [12] The degree of clinical improvement in the patients was measured in terms of reduction in the use of bronchodilators, as evident from the results of pulmonary function tests at regular intervals. The patients had experienced asthma symptoms ranging from five to twenty years. The peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) was monitored and reported sustained increases for up to twelve months of treatment with P. kurroa. The frequency and severity of asthmatic attacks reduced significantly as treatment progressed. A reduction in bronchodilator use was also observed. One observation of interest is that individuals having specific food allergies developed tolerance to these allergens during the period of treatment, probably due in part to the mast cell stabilization properties of P. kurroa.
Interaction and Depletions
Interaction with other Herbs
Interaction with Drugs
Precautions and Contraindications
Adverse reaction
1) Medicinal Herbs
2) Tibetan Herbs
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Premila, M.S. Ayurvedic Herbs: A Clinical Guide to the Healing Plants of Traditional Indian Medicine. Binghamton, NY: The Haworth Press; 2006.
Duke, James A. Handbook of phytochemical constituents of GRAS herbs and other economic plants. Boca Raton: FL. CRC Press;1992.
Medicinal Plants/Ayurvedic Medicines. 1997. Available from http://www.niam.com/corp-web/mediplnt.htm. [Accessed on 19 February, 2009].
Vaidya AB, et al. Picrorhiza kurroa (Kutaki) Royle ex Benth As a Hepatoprotective Agent--Experimental and Clinical Studies. J Postgrad Med. Dec1996;42(4):105-108.
Mehrotra R, et al. In Vitro Studies on the Effect of Certain Natural Products Against Hepatitis B Virus. Indian J Med Res. Apr1990;92:133-138.
Dorsch W, et al. Antiasthmatic Effects of Picrorhiza kurroa: Androsin Prevents Allergen- and PAF-Induced Bronchial Obstruction in Guinea Pigs. Int Arch Allergy Appl Immunol. 1991;95(2-3):128-133.
Langer JG, et al. Clinical Trials on Picrorhiza kurroa. Ind J Pharmacol. 1981;13:98-103.
Pandey BL, et al. Immunopharmacological Studies on Picrorrhiza kurroa Royale Ex Benth Part II: Antiallergic Activity. Ind J Allergy Applied Immunol. 1988;2:21-34.
Panley BL, et al. Immunopharmacological Studies on Picrorrhiza kurroa Royale Ex Benth Par VI: Effect on Anaphylactic Activation Events in Rat Peritoneal Mast Cells. Ind J Physiol Pharmacol. 1989;33:47-52.
Sharafkhaneh A, Velamuri S, Badmaev V, Lan C, Hanania N.The potential role of natural agents in treatment of airway inflammation. Ther Adv Respir Dis. Dec2007;1(2):105-120.
Yegnanarayanan R, et al. Study of Picrorhiza kurroa (PK 300) in Cases of Bronchial Asthma. Bombay Hos J. 1982;24(2):15-18.


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Prairie Glass settles into new home, prepares to open in early November
India Yarborough
iyarborough@cjonline.com
When Kymm Ledbetter, owner of Prairie Glass Studio, found out in late September that she would be displaced from downtown Topeka's historic Thacher building, she had to act fast to find a new spot for her business.
She posted on Facebook, reached out to community members, looked at another potential spot, and eventually, her banker suggested she consider the historic GEM Building near the corner of 10th Street and Topeka Boulevard.
"I came over and looked at it, and I saw a lot of potential with the space, even though it's half the size (of the former location)," Ledbetter said. "I just have that feeling that this is the right place."
Around Oct. 20, Ledbetter and her staff, with the help of Techno Movers, began transferring Prairie Glass inventory and furniture from the old location to the new one, at 506 S.W. 10th Ave.
She said her crew, consisting of five part-time employees, has been great. And members of the community really stepped up, as well.
"I was very humbled by the following I learned that we have," Ledbetter said. "We didn't have to buy any boxes. We didn't have to buy any tape. We didn't have to buy any bubble wrap, any packing supplies. ... All of our customers really supported us. I mean, they would just walk in with five rolls of tape, or they went and bought bubble wrap for us."
After using those donated supplies to safely transport items, the Prairie Glass team has spent the past week painting their new space, unpacking boxes and preparing to officially open to the public. Ledbetter said she plans to open at the new location on Nov. 6.
According to Ledbetter, her new landlord, Tyler Johnson, "bent over backwards" to make the quick turnaround possible.
"Everything Tyler says he's going to do he does," Ledbetter said, "and that is just absolutely the best kind of landlord."
Johnson helped them get rid of two interior offices that interrupted the now open floor plan. He helped them organize installation of the appropriate electrical wiring for Prairie Glass' kilns. And he also suggested Ledbetter put a big vinyl sign on the side of the building to announce Prairie Glass' opening.
"We've already ordered the sign," Ledbetter said. "That's one way people will know we're here."
Johnson said he is happy to have Prairie Glass occupy the space.
Johnson and his wife, Michelle Butler, are the first people not related to the original owners to take over the building. Johnson said he and his wife are big supporters of the arts, and they appreciate the work Ledbetter does.
"When we originally talked with (Ledbetter), I told her that I wanted to see if we could make this work for her specifically," Johnson said, "because I feel like what she does is good for our community. We need to have more of her type, more arts."
Before Prairie Glass moved in, the space had been empty for about a year-and-a-half. Johnson said he thinks the original owners would be proud to know the property now houses a local small business.
"The previous owner had tried to make that into some sort of office space, and I really felt like it needed to be retail or some sort of event space," Johnson said. "I think that's what we have.
"I love this part of real estate," he added. "We've all had to come together to make this work. ... I just know that Jan Leuenberger (previous building owner and grandson of the original owner) is up in heaven right now looking down with a smile upon his face, because this is what he always wanted. He always wanted to have a storefront in there that was vibrant and really brought that space to life."
According to Ledbetter, the new space offers about 2,700-square-feet, compared to the 5,000-square-feet her shop occupied in the Thacher building.
"But it's arranged totally differently," she said, "so it's just learning how to make the best use of the space."
The front of the shop will be dedicated to retail. A standing, reception-style desk in the middle of the shop, to the left of the entrance will serve as the register. And the back half of the space will feature four long tables for Prairie Glass to host glass-making workshops. Ledbetter said there is also a basement in the building that Prairie Glass can use to store excess furniture or out-of-season ornaments.
"It'll work out," she said.
But she also noted the move hasn't been free of struggles.
"A big struggle is the cost (of the move)," Ledbetter said. "We had a big sale and customers really came out and supported us with that, but it's still going to be a struggle to make it work the first year that we're here."
Before the news came in September that Prairie Glass would have to move, the business had been struggling financially during the coronavirus pandemic, as Ledbetter had to stop offering the group classes that have become a big part of the shop's business model.
She said the setup of the new space should allow classes to start back up, but she plans to limit class sizes to no more than about 12 people. And she and one of her employees, Cathy Thompson, plan to teach the classes so they don't have to call on volunteers who might not be comfortable leading lessons during the pandemic.
According to Ledbetter, the big move has been a blessing in disguise. She said in recent months she had been questioning whether to continue operating the shop. The move has provided some perspective, including letting her know how many community members want Prairie Glass around.
"It was actually the kick in the pants that I need sometimes," Ledbetter said. "I'm glad that this happened and that everyone helped because I know now that we're supposed to be here."
Over the next month or two, Ledbetter and her team will be working to build their inventory back up, especially as they enter the holiday season.
Once Prairie Glass reopens, they will operate according to their holiday hours, Ledbetter said. She plans to be open 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.
And Ledbetter is ready to hit the ground running.
"We'll be stocked again by Thanksgiving weekend," she said. "We'll definitely be here for (Small Business Saturday). ... Through this COVID time, we want to work with our customers so we can still get them what they need in a safe way. All they have to do is reach out."
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Q: how can i sort 2 dimensional array based on index array in PHP? I have an array in PHP like this :
Array
(
    [0] => Array
        (
            [0] => black
            [2] => brown
            [1] => red
        )
[1] => Array
    (
        [2] => car
        [0] => bicycle
        [1] => motorcycle
    )

)
How do I get the array, like this :
Result:
Array
(
    [0] => Array
        (
            [0] => black
            [1] => red
            [2] => brown
        )
[1] => Array
    (

        [0] => bicycle
        [1] => motorcycle
        [2] => car
    )

)
Thanks

A: Use the krsort() function to sort an associative array in descending order, according to the key.

A: You could try like this perhaps:
$arr=array(
    array(2=>'red',1=>'green',3=>'black'),
    array(1=>'pink',3=>'blue',2=>'yellow')
);
array_walk( $arr, function(&$v,$k){
    ksort($v);
});
echo '<pre>', print_r( $arr, true ), '</pre>';

Outputs:
Array
(
    [0] => Array
        (
            [1] => green
            [2] => red
            [3] => black
        )

    [1] => Array
        (
            [1] => pink
            [2] => yellow
            [3] => blue
        )

)

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Escalona (auch Escalona del Alberche) ist eine Kleinstadt und eine zentralspanische Gemeinde (municipio) mit  Einwohnern (Stand: ) im Norden der Provinz Toledo in der Autonomen Gemeinschaft Kastilien-La Mancha.

Lage und Klima
Der ca.  hoch gelegene Ort Escalona liegt auf dem Nordufer des Río Alberche knapp 90 km südwestlich von Madrid bzw. gut 53 km nordwestlich der Provinzhauptstadt Toledo. Das Klima im Winter ist kühl, im Sommer dagegen durchaus warm; die geringen Niederschlagsmengen (ca. 395 mm/Jahr) fallen – mit Ausnahme der nahezu regenlosen Sommermonate – verteilt übers ganze Jahr.

Bevölkerungsentwicklung

Trotz der Mechanisierung der Landwirtschaft, der Aufgabe bäuerlicher Kleinbetriebe und dem damit einhergehenden Verlust an Arbeitsplätzen ist die Einwohnerzahl seit den 1950er Jahren deutlich gestiegen.

Wirtschaft
Das wirtschaftliche Leben von Escalona war und ist in hohem Maße agrarisch orientiert – früher wurden Getreide, Weinreben etc. zur Selbstversorgung angepflanzt; Gemüse stammte aus den Hausgärten. Viehzucht (früher hauptsächlich Schafe und Ziegen, heute zumeist Rinder) und Forstwirtschaft (vor allem die Gewinnung von Holzkohle) wurde ebenfalls betrieben, denn auf dem Gemeindegebiet befand sich ein großer Kastanienwald (castañar). Im Ort selbst haben sich Kleinhändler, Handwerker sowie Dienstleister aller Art angesiedelt. Seit den letzten Jahrzehnten des 20. Jahrhunderts spielt der ländliche Tourismus (turismo rural) eine immer bedeutsamer werdenden Rolle für das Wirtschaftsleben der Gemeinde.

Geschichte
Seit etwa 700 v. Chr. war die Region von keltischen Volksstamm der Vettonen besiedelt; Zeugnisse aus dieser Zeit fehlen jedoch ebenso wie von den Römern, Westgoten und Mauren. Kurz vor der Rückeroberung (reconquista) Toledos (1085) wurde die Gegend um Escalona vom leonesischen König Alfons VI. eingenommen. Seit der Mitte des 12. Jahrhunderts bedrängten die Almohaden die christlichen Gebiete erneut, doch im Jahr 1118 verlieh Alfons VII. dem Ort königliche Privilegien (fueros). Die islamische Bedrohung fand jedoch nach der Schlacht bei Las Navas de Tolosa (1212) ein Ende. In der ersten Hälfte des 14. Jahrhunderts prägte der Infant Juan Manuel die Geschicke seiner Geburtsstadt. Im Jahr 1423 kam sie in den Besitz der Krone, doch gab sie Juan II. unverzüglich seinem Getreuen Álvaro de Luna zum Lehen. Nach dessen Sturz im Jahr 1453 verteidigte seine Ehefrau Juana Pimentel noch 20 Tage lang die Stadt gegen ein königliches Heer. Im Jahr 1470 kam die Stadt an Juan Pacheco, der zwei Jahre später von Heinrich IV. von Kastilien zum Herzog von Escalona ernannt wurde, aber bereits im Jahr 1474 verstarb.

Sehenswürdigkeiten

 Die Geschichte der Burg von Escalona reicht weit zurück: Hier stand möglicherweise bereits eine römische Festung, die Jahrhunderte später von den Mauren ausgebaut und dann von den Christen erobert wurde. Diese erneuerten die Burg im sogenannten Mudéjar-Stil, dessen Charakteristikum ein Übereinander von Natursteinmauerwerk und Ziegelsteinlagen ist.
 Escalona besaß auch eine 9 m hohe und 2 m dicke Stadtmauer (muralla) aus der Zeit nach der christlichen Rückeroberung.
 Ursprünglich hatte jedes der 4 Stadtviertel von Escalona eine eigene Kirche, von denen jedoch nur die Iglesia de San Miguel übrig blieb. Diese wurde über Jahrhunderte zu einer dreischiffigen Kollegiatkirche umgebaut, deren größter Schatz ein barocker Altarretabel (retablo) ist.
 Die Fassade des Franziskanerinnenkonvents (Convento de las Concepcionistas Franciscanas) beeindruckt durch Strebepfeiler und fächerförmige Fenster.
 Die achtbogige Steinbrücke über den Río Alberche stammt aus dem 20. Jahrhundert.
 Gleiches gilt für den achteckigen Wasserturm (torre del agua) mit seinen 24 rundbogigen Fensteröffnungen.

Persönlichkeiten
 Juan Manuel (1282–1348), Schriftsteller, Politiker und Bauherr

Sonstiges
Mehrere Szenen des Films Pancho Villa reitet (1968) mit Yul Brynner und Robert Mitchum wurden unter der Regie von Buzz Kulik in Escalona gedreht.

Siehe auch
 Herzog von Escalona

Weblinks

 Escalona, Geschichte und Sehenswürdigkeiten – Fotos + Infos (arteguias, spanisch)

Einzelnachweise

Ort in Kastilien-La Mancha

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Святьё — деревня в Володарском сельском поселении Лужского района Ленинградской области.

История
Впервые упоминается в писцовых книгах Шелонской пятины 1498 года, как деревня Святье у озера Хвошенского, во Фроловском погосте Новгородского уезда.

Как деревня Освятье она обозначена на карте Санкт-Петербургской губернии 1792 года, А. М. Вильбрехта.

Деревня Святье упоминается на карте Санкт-Петербургской губернии Ф. Ф. Шуберта 1834 года.

СВЯТЬЕ — деревня принадлежит гвардии поручику Семёну Спицыну, число жителей по ревизии: 25 м. п., 29 ж. п. (1838 год)

Деревня Святье отмечена на карте профессора С. С. Куторги 1852 года.

СВЯТЬЕ — деревня господина Спицына, по просёлочной дороге, число дворов — 8, число душ — 37 м. п. (1856 год)

СВЯТЬЕ — деревня владельческая при озере Хвошинском, число дворов — 10, число жителей: 36 м. п., 34 ж. п. (1862 год)

Согласно карте из «Исторического атласа Санкт-Петербургской Губернии» 1863 года близ деревни находилась мыза и деревня Малая Хвошня.

В XIX веке деревня административно относилась к Подмошской волости 6-го земского участка 2-го стана Лужского уезда Санкт-Петербургской губернии, в начале XX века — 4-го стана.

По данным «Памятной книжки Санкт-Петербургской губернии» за 1905 год деревня Святье входила в Хвощенское сельское общество.

С 1917 по 1928 год деревня находилась в составе Хвощновского сельсовета Подмошской (1917—1923), Турской (1923—1927) и Уторгошской (1927) волостей Лужского уезда.

С ноября 1928 года — в составе Конезерского сельсовета Лужского района. В 1928 году население деревни составляло 109 человек.

По данным 1933 года деревня называлась Светье и входила в состав Конезерского сельсовета Лужского района.

C 1 августа 1941 года по 31 января 1944 года деревня находилась в оккупации.

В 1958 году население деревни составляло 68 человек.

По данным 1966 года деревня Святьё входила в состав Городецкого сельсовета.

По данным 1973 и 1990 годов деревня Святьё входила в состав Володарского сельсовета.

В 1997 году в деревне Святьё Володарской волости проживали 7 человек, в 2002 году — 6 человек (все русские).

В 2007 году в деревне Святьё Володарского СП проживали 8 человек.

География
Деревня расположена в южной части района на автодороге  (Конезерье — Святьё).

Расстояние до административного центра поселения — 10 км.

Расстояние до ближайшей железнодорожной станции Луга — 35 км.

Деревня находится на восточном берегу Святейского озера.

Демография

Примечания

Населённые пункты Лужского района


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November 4, 2019 Sport
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Monday, October, 28
Pistons (2-2) def. Pacers (0-3), 96-94
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Knicks (1-3) def. Bulls (1-3), 105-98
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76ers (3-0) def. Hawks (2-1), 105-103
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Raptors (3-1) def. Magic (1-2), 104-95
Anunoby continued his outstanding two-way play against Orlando. The stat stuffer registered: 12 Points, 8 Rebounds, 5 Steals and 2 Blocks. Kyle Lowry led the Raptors (who were rocking the dino throwbacks) with 26 Points and Siakam kept his rampant run alive with 24 Points. #WeTheNorth is still a team to watch, even if Kawhi did leave for Cali. Johnathan Isaac hit a bunch of three-balls in a career high performance (24 PTS, 5 3PM, 7 REB, 3 STL, 2 BLK). The Florida State product is going to be a PROBLEM once his offense becomes a consistent threat. Markelle-Mania produced 13 Points in the loss. The Magic now have two legitimate reasons to watch their games. Which is two more reasons than they've had in recent times.
Warriors (1-2) def. Pelicans (0-4), 134-123
Time to pop a thizz and get hyphy! The dubs got a W. D'Loading (24 PTS), Chef Curry (26 PTS) and a career high from Damion 'Not David' Lee (23 PTS) pushed the Golden State Warriors past NOLA. A positive sign from the dubs, but their roster is still devoid of legitimate NBA talent. The Pelicans early season's struggles continue. Will Zion even come to fruition this season? Big Dog B.I. kept his torrid run up with another high scoring double-double (27 PTS, 10 REBS). He must be loving life without LeBron. Nickeil Alexander-Walker (16 PTS) and Jaxson Hayes (19 PTS) enjoyed their most success at the NBA level. NAW will suprise a lot of people this season. He is NBA ready. Just look at his half-brother SGA. The Pelicans are looking more like the New No Limit instead of the original No Limit Soldiers at this early juncture of the season.
Rockets (2-1) def. Thunder (1-3), 116-112
CP3's return to the Toyota Center wasn't triumphant. The veteran guard dropped 15 in a losing effort against his former squad. SGA helped himself to 22 as did Schroeder. SGA has put the league on notice through the first two weeks. He's on the verge of becoming every analyst's favorite player. Shai the slender one is making the Paul George trade look like a very smart move. Harden halfway broke out of his shooting slump to bless us with his first 40 Point bomb of the season. He doesn't really need to shoot the ball well (8/20 FG) to be effective. He gets to the line (21/22 FTs) more than anyone in history. Harden is the human cheat code. There's two things guaranteed in life: An instagram influencer posting a fit in FashionNova 'drip' and James Harden being the most polarising player in the NBA. Maybe even in NBA history. Westbrook nearly triple-doubled against his former franchise (21 PTS, 12 REBS, 9 AST), Capela contributed (15 PTS) and 'the man who be in the corner more than ya neighborhood durg dealer', PJ Tucker sniped his way double digits (17 PTS). All is well in H-Town. The microscope is always looming.
Bucks (2-1) def. Cavs (1-2), 129-112
Giannis struggled with his shot (14 PTS, 5/15 FG) so a balanced scoring effort drove the Bucks past the Goodyear Cavaliers. George Hill (19 PTS), Pat Connaughton (17 PTS), Bledsoe (14 PTS), Middleton (21 PTS), Wes Matthews (14 PTS), and B-Lopez (16 PTS) shared the load in the W. We all figured out who the Bucks were last season, a very good basketball team. The loss of Brogdon leaves an iffy aura around their contention chances though. 6 Cavs scored in double digits. I honestly can't be bothered writing my thoughts about this team. These guys are about as watchable as a Kanye album in 2019 is listenable. In case you don't get it. The Cavs are must-miss basketball.
Spurs (3-0) def. Blazers (2-2), 113-110
The Spurs flipped a first quarter deficit on its head, as they ousted the Blazers. Derrick White returned to his last season form by dropping 21, and Derozan had 26 in the 3 point victory. The Spurs will be a tough stop on the schedule for the rest of eternity. With Zach Collins injured, the Blazers were forced to start Tolliver at the 4 spot. If Anthony 'All About a Dollar' Tolliver is starting in 2019, the results won't be too good. Skal Labissiere should fill that void sooner rather than later. Dame and CJ (28 PTS, 27 PTS) did their duo gimmick to the best of their ability. It just wasn't enough for the short-handed Blazers. Dame and CJ can only do so much.
Jazz (3-1) def. Suns (2-2), 96-95
Bojan Bogdanovic is already living up to that payday (29 PTS). His ability to get crafty buckets and light it up from deep has relieved some of the pressure on Spida Mitchell (25 PTS) to be an outright first option. Once Mike Conley learns how to play basketball again (1 PT) the Jazz will be the topic of conversation at every party where you encounter supposed 'die-hard' NBA fans. Rudy Hoe-bert secured a big boy double-double (15 PTS, 18 REB) for the polygamist capital of the world. Phoenix is a pleasant early season suprise. The DeAndre Ayton suspension hasn't thwarted their momentum at all. Seems like the front office finally hired a decent coach for the first time since Alvin Gentry. Shout out Monty Williams. Booker (20 PTS) and Oubre (18 PTS) led the Suns in scoring again. Kaminsky continues his career revival on the Suns (10 PTS, 8 REB). The Suns are fun again. How long will this last?
Nuggets (3-0) def. Kings (0-4)
Is it time to trademark the Luke Walton Effect? On a positive note, Richaun Holmes showed out. His high energy, relentless play has been underrated for a few seasons. Here's hoping his 24 Point performance, which was filled with soul-crushing dunks and euro- step finesse, earns him the starting gig for the Kings. They might as well after an uninspired 0-4 start. D. Fox had 20 Points and 9 Assists in the Kings fourth loss. Yet again, the Nuggets were a picture of balance. The backcourt duo Jamal Murray (18 PTS) and Gary Harris (17 PTS) led the way for the Mile High merchants. The Nuggets are like the Bucks of the Western Conference. We witnessed their rapid rise last season and are now expecting more of the same. The excitement factor has lowered significantly with the Nuggets. It's been replaced by expectation now. Bol Bol has to pop out soon.
Clippers (3-1) def. Hornets (1-3), 111-96
The Clippers bounced back after their shock loss to the Suns. Kawhi got his numbers (30 PTS, 6 AST, 7 REB), so did Lou (23 PTS) and Trez (19 PTS). These Clippers are nice. Kawhi must love being back in LA, smoking Runtz straight out the pound. The Hornets were blown out once more in Staples. Scary Terry scored (17 PTS), Devonte' Graham continues to impress (14 PTS, 12 AST) and Malik Monk got buckets (15 PTS). The youth must continue shining in Charlotte. Or else it's going to be a long season in Buzz City.
Heat (3-1) def. Hawks (2-2), 112-97
Jimmy Buckets AKA the NBA's biggest alpha, made his return to the hardwood. He missed the few games due to the birth of his daughter. Congrats' Jimmy. He showed he deserves to be the new face of the Heat with a stellar performance (21 PTS). Tyler Herro stole the show with the highest rookie scoring output on the Heat since D Wade's rookie season (29 PTS). Herro's hype train keeps gaining steam. He may look like a film extra in one of Adam Sandler's terrible comedies but the boy can hoop. Let's hope he doesn't get lost in the lust of Vice City. Goran summoned the dragons off the bench (21 PTS), Nunn struggled but still got buckets (17 PTS, 7/18 FGs) and Onomatopoeia Adebayo dropped a double double (17 PTS, 10 REB). Trae Young exited early with a sprained ankle (5 PTS, 11 Mins). The ATLiens struggled without their top gunner. John Collins bombed away for the only noteworthy Hawks performance (30 PTS, 5 3PM). Speedy recovery incoming (hopefully)
Mavericks (3-1) def. Nuggets (3-1), 109-106
9 Mavericks scored in double digits, as they beat the Nuggets at their own game. Sharing the wealth is an understatement. Rick Carlisle had them swinging the ball like they still had Deshawn Stevenson and Jason Terry in opposite corners. Throwback to that 2011 run for sure. After a few games of being carried by the Euro-duo, the other Mavs showed up in what might be the 'team' performance of the season. Jokic had a ho-hum triple-double (10 PTS, 10 REB, 10 AST), Millsap led the way in scoring (23 PTS) and the rest of the Nuggets starting lineup contributed as well. I'm still shocked at the fact 9 Mavericks scored double figures. I challenge you to name each Mav who achieved this feat. That's this weeks challenge.
Lakers (3-1) def. Grizzlies (1-3), 120-91
It was a close game until a 3rd quarter explosion from the Lakers sealed the W. Anthony Davis let the world know that KAT wasn't the only big man capable of posting video game numbers (40 PTS, 20 REBS, 26/27 FTs). Yup a 40-20 for AD. 27 Free Throw attempts? He must be studying at the school of Harden. Bron was Bron (23 PTS, 8 AST) and did his usual routine of dancing on the sidelines during a blowout. I know some of the benchwarmer's (Talen Horton-Tucker) must think Bron is an absolute cornball during moments like these. King shit though, I guess. KCP continued to prove that if he scores in double figures (13 PTS) the Lakers cannot lose. Ja Morant's STAPLES debut didn't go to plan but he still did his thing (16 PTS). Memphis are just a couple seasons away from being a couple seasons away. Just like Bruno Caboclo.
Wednesday, October, 30
Cleveland (2-2) def. Chicago (1-4), 117-111
Tristan 'Faithful' Thompson is lighting up the league. He led Believeland with a stellar outing (23 PTS, 10 REB, 5 BLK). Maybe he's finally living up to that Klutch Sports stimulus contract? Khloe is somewhere mad as hell. Sexton dunked all over Wendell Carter Jr. It was a 10/10 poster. After Richaun's massacre and now Sexton's slam, we have really been blessed with some classic posters this week. Top 10 status. 6 Cavs were in double digits in the W. We're still waiting on that Darius Garland outburst. The Bulls struggled to say the least. Are they tanking? Or just terrible? Someone rescue Chi-Town from limbo. It's only week 2, so I'll try not to be so reactionary but it's not looking good in the Windy City. GarPax is king.
Magic (2-2) def. New York (1-4), 95-83
Chase-a-bag Vucevic was back at it with his signature line (21 PTS, 13 REB, 4 AST). Steve Clifford sure knows how to get the most out of Center's. If only he cared about Mo Bamba like Sheck Wes does. Johnathan Isaac AKA Our 'Lord and Saviour Clamps' or 'None of My Teammates Show Up to Watch Me Preach' and his proficient defensive ability were key to limiting the New York Team Option's to 83 Points. RJ Barrett finally struggled (9 PTS), baby Jalen Rose should be ok. Julius Randle did a little bit of everything (16 PTS, 10 REB, 7 AST) in another L. If we're being real, the Knicks are terrible and don't deserve even 1/8th of the attention they get. New York is the mecca of suck.
Philadelphia (3-1) def. Timberwolves (3-1), 117-95
The week 1 champs (do they get a ring? Or maybe even a banner) were destroyed by the 76ers. One of the most bizarre NBA fights occurred between Joel 'Shadowbox like Wu-Tang' Embiid and Karl Anthony 'Look I'm Not Soft Anymore Guys' Towns. The 'fight' was a mix between Smackdown vs Raw 2007's grappling system (the year they switched to the analogue sticks) and an Olympic wrestling contest (shout out Kurt Angle), as the two behemoths stumbled around and into each other like two drunkards at an EDM festival. The craziest thing of the whole fracas was Ben Simmons putting KAT in a Crippler Crossface (don't RIP C***s B****t). Does this mean no more Fortnite link-ups for the two? Embiid and KAT were ejected. Joel played to the crowd (and Mike Scott) like he just won the main event of Wrestlemania 19. He was also greeted to a pair of dirty birds from KAT's Mother. It was more comical than anything. Embiid's trolling continued on social media with a post which shouted out Jimmy Butler (is Embiid the ultimate tweener?). KAT must be dealing with some serious PTSD right now. Ok, enough about that bullshit 'fight'. The game was a blow out. The Timberwolves had to drop off at some point. #WigginsWatch, he faded away to 19 Points, and a staggering +/- of -27. I know +/- doesn't mean anything but everytime I check Wiggins' it's always the worst on the team. Whenever the next TimberSixers matchup is, it's about to be Jurassic (word to Slimesito).
Celtics (3-1) def. Bucks (2-2), 116-105
Is Gordon Hayward the 'great white hope' again? He might be back (21 PTS, 10 REB, 7 AST). Kemba was on his UCONN 'ish as he sent Giannis to another dimension with his step-back jumper. Kemba had his first superstar performance for the Celtics (32 PTS, 14/15 FTs). Tatum was smooth (25 PTS) and Marcus Smart bombed away (19 PTS, 5 3PM) in the national TV dub. Giannis (22 PTS, 14 REB) and Khris Middleton (26 PTS) carried the Bucks in the 9-point defeat. Did Eric Bledsoe get paid and stop giving a fuck? We shall find out as the season progresses. #BagChaserMentality.
Pacers (1-3) def. Nets (1-3), 118-108
Malcolm Brogdon has his sights set on a All-Star berth (21 PTS, 13 AST, 8 REB, 3 STL). Myles Turner exited early after an injury scare. MRI on the way. The rest of the Pacers starters balled out to help them capture their first W of the season. TJ Warren (20 PTS), Jeremy Lamb (25 PTS) and Sabonis Jr. (29 PTS, 8 REB) finally got things poppin'. Keep note of the Pacers progression throughout the season. Brooklyn might be engulfed in Kyre hype (and the hit-pieces from Boston sportswriters that accompany the hype) but the early season returns have to be disappointing for the Brook-nam faithful. Big Blood Byrie (28 PTS) and Digi-Coin Dinwiddie (20 PTS) did their job but it wasn't enough to thwart defeat. Might be time for Kyrie to realign his chakras.
Toronto (4-1) def. Detroit (2-3), 125-113
Siakam went Codeine Crazy once more (30 PTS, 5 REB, 5 AST). It's smooth sailing for T Dot right now as they dealt with Detroit by a dozen. K-Low was solid like Beanie Sigel in '01 (20 PTS), Serge Ibaka (19 PTS) and Norman Powell (19 PTS) featured off the bench. It's heartwarming to see Toronto doing well. Kawhi may have left town, but the championship hangover is not showing. This ain't Dallas in 2012 bih. Drummond had 20-20 vision (21 PTS, 22 REB) like he got his cartier frames from one of Kasher Quon's fake instagram pages. D Rose continues to put in work (16 PTS, 10 AST) off the bench. Derrick Rose adds novelty to the Detroit season. Once him and Blake Griffin log-in, we can reminisce about how they were the future of the league at the start of this decade.
Blazers (3-2) def. Thunder (1-4), 102-99
Dame (23 PTS, 13 AST) and CJ (22 PTS) (not the San Andreas one) put on for Portland yet again, as their spurtability led Rip City over the OKC Draft Assets. Two 20 pieces, like my Wingstop order for the dynamic backcourt. Skal Labissiere's time is here. Time to find out if he is Alex Ajinca or Anthony Davis-lite. The Thunder kept things close in the loss. Shai Greg-Anthony slowed down (13 PTS, 3/13 FG). He may experience some growing pains this season but SGA is the real deal. CP3 had a game (21 PTS), and I hope Nerlens 'Hot Dogs' Noel can continue to start for fantasy basketball purposes (15 PTS, 14 REB). Don't forget about the draft assets. Presti the mastermind.
Rockets (3-1) def. Wizards (1-3), 159-158
Let me preface this by saying WTF? Are we sure these guys didn't play 6 quarters of basketball? Apparently the Rockets and Wizards decided to ignore defense, turn the shooting sliders up and put up one of the most ridiculous score lines in NBA history. 159-158! That's something you don't even see in an NBA Live 2004 simulation. It almost feels insulting to the trash-bag that is NBA 2K20 to say that H-Town and Washington were playing like it's a game of 2K. Anything is possible when D'Antoni and Scott Brooks collide. James Harden burst out of his shooting slump with a signature 'everyone stand in the corner and watch me' 50 ball (59 PTS, 9 AST, 17/18 FTs). Capela travelled to double-double land (21 PTS, 12 REB) and Westbrook unsurprisingly triple-doubled (17 PTS, 12 AST, 10 REB). This game is destined to have all the old-heads mad. Beal went toe-to-toe with his fellow two-guard with an elite scoring binge (46 PTS, 8 AST, 7 3PM). Beal is one of my favorite players to watch. Pure scorer hours. Rui (23 PTS) and Bertans (21 PTS, 6 3PM) offered significant contributions to the Wizards 158 Points. This is the early nominee for most ridiculous regular season game of the year. Personally, I don't think it will be topped.
Hornets (2-3) def. Kings (0-5), 118-111
It's official. The Luke Walton effect has strangled the once promising Kings. They are officially the worst team in the league after this loss to the Hornets. Definitely an overreaction since the Kings are extremely talented but an 0-5 start does cement them as the worst through two weeks. Surely this is Luke Walton's last coaching job? All the starters got their numbers. Even Harrison 'Bag-Hunter' Barnes. It wasn't enough though. Scary Terry prospered during spooky season (22 PTS, 6 AST), Zeller held it down for his family (12 PTS, 15 REB), PJ Washington continues a stellar rookie run (23 PTS) and Michigan State's Miles Bridges came to the party (17 PTS). Who's the more mediocre white basketball family, Zeller's or the Plumlee's? Sac-town stay cursed by the Maloof's.
Jazz (4-1) def. Clippers (3-2), 110-96
A result that is bound to have the hipster's wylin'. They prolly had Tame Impala in rotation whilst they watched the box score of this blowout. A nice result for the Jazz, until you realise the Clippers devolved into the Los Angeles Load Managers. They went from Gyrados to Magikarp real quick. Kawhi sat this one out. It should be a rule that the Clippers can't rock their San Andreas uniforms whilst they are 'load managing' their star player. JaMychal 'Not Jeff or Draymond or Trent' Green (23 PTS) and Lou Will (24 PTS) were the only players to splash for the Load Managers. Conley broke out of his Utah slump (29 PTS), and Spida did the deed (24 PTS) as the Jazz ran the Clippers out the gym. All jokes aside, this Jazz squad firing on all cylinders will be good to watch. There's always the added bonus of Quin Snyder who looks like he does a whole 8 ball of coke before the game.
Suns (3-2) def. Warriors (1-3), 121-110
14 first quarter points for the Yay Area. That putrid first quarter personifies their season thus far. D'Angelo, Steph, Draymond and the G-Leaguer's have been seriously struggling in the early juncture of the season. D'Loading tried (15 PTS), and Eric Paschall shows he belongs in the league (20 PTS). That's about as far as the compliments go far GSW. Willie Trill made his return. But Steph broke his hand and will be out for the foreseeable future. The dynasty is over everybody. Let Alec Burks take more shots, that's the key to victory right there. Fair to say the bandwagon has departed San Fran and it soon may depart Steph. Maybe this is bad karma for ditching Oracle Arena and the Oakland faithful? Soon these San Fran execs won't want to show up to watch a lottery team. We believe! The Suns continue to surprise and impress. D-Book (31 PTS), Gisborne born Aaron Baynes (24 PTS, 13 REB, 7 AST, 3 BLK) and Dario Saric (16 PTS, 9 REB, 5 STL) impressed in the Suns' 3rd victory of the year. Is D'Loading purposely tanking his trade value so he can play alongside either KAT or D-Book? It sure seems like it.
Thursday, October, 31
Kendrick Nunn is the first rookie since Kevin Durant to amass 100 points over the first 5 games of the regular season. Historic company for the undrafted gem. His scoring run continued (28 PTS) as the Heat took care of a Trae Young-less Hawks squad. Jimmy Butler stuffed the stat sheet in unprecedented fashion (5 PTS, 11 AST, 9 REB, 6 STL, 3 BLK), and Tyler Herro (17 PTS) continues to build his hype. Kendrick Nunn ROTY? It's a possibility. DeAndre Bembry AKA the swaggiest player in the league, stood out for the Hawks (18 PTS, 8 AST, 10 REB, 2 STL) in the ATLiens 3rd loss. Jabari added a 20 piece (23 PTS) on Halloween. Bembry has all the tools to be a do-it-all swingman. Games like this are a display of his astute versatility. If he puts it together consistently he would add another layer of dexterity to the Hawks promising young core. #HeatCulture is still rolling though, don't get it twisted.
Pelicans (1-4) def Nuggets (3-2), 122-107
Ingram continues his early season emergence, as he (25 PTS) and Jahlil 'Am I Better Than Emeka Yet?' Okafor (26 PTS) led No Limit Records to their first win of the young season. Some lineup adjustments appeared to create a winning formula for New Orleans. Frank Jackson microwaved up off the bench (21 PTS) as well. New Orleans is currently a bunch of pieces that don't mesh. It's up to Alvin Gentry to re-rock the lineup until the pieces is hittin'. I heard Tor browser might help out with that. The Nuggets were down Will the Thrill for this game. This allowed Michael Porter Jr to rise from the surgery table. He led the Nuggets in scoring (15 PTS). Easily the most talented wing on the roster, it's only a matter of time before he becomes a prominent member of Mike Malone's rotation. Outside of Porter Jr, the rest of the Nuggets were relatively lackluster. The 2 game slide in Mile High is not concerning. The only concern is getting Bol Bol on the court, for the culture.
Clippers (4-2) def. Spurs (3-1), 103-97
Death Row Records new signee, Kawhi Leonard sent a big 'fuck you' to his former team. His monster night led the Blippers to a dub (38 PTS, 12 REB, 4 STL). "If you don't want Greg Poppovich all up in your videos… then come to the Blippers" screamed Patrick Beverly (allegedly). MonsterTrezz aided Kawhi in his revenge tour (24 PTS). The Clippers get scarier with each game. PG 13's return will seriously shake the league up. For the Spurs, DeRozan mid-ranged his way to a decent night (29 PTS) and Derrick White continues to display the potential he showed last season (20 PTS, 2 BLK). The Spurs will be solid for eternity.
Pacers (2-3) def Cavaliers (2-3), 102-95
Brogdon continues to lead the Indiana squad (25 PTS) during their Oladipo-less run. Sabonis was a big body as he served up a European double-double (18 PTS, 17 REB) and Jeremy Lamb kept things going with another solid outing (21 PTS). Lamb has been one of the more underrated scorers in the league over the past few years. Hopefully a big playoff campaign for the Pacers will get him the recognition he deserves. Tristan Thompson came back to earth (7 PTS) after looking like the league's best bigman the last couple games. K-Love continues his hunt for stats (22 PTS, 17 REB, 5 3PM), Sexton scored points (21 PTS) and so did Jordan Clarkson (20 PTS). All of Cleveland's guards seem to cancel eachother out. Clarkson, Garland and Sexton are all combo-guards by nature. Where's Ramon Sessions when you need him?
Celtics (4-1) def. Knicks (1-5), 104-102
Kemba the Knicks killer was back at it again (33 PTS). After a sluggish start to his Celtics tenure, K-Walk is on his way to becoming the leader of the Green Guys. Jayson 'St Lunatic' Tatum also showed out in the two point win (24 PTS). His game winner was equal parts crafty, cold-blooded and swagged out. Poetry in motion. It's almost a redemption year for the Celtics and their fanbase, as they look to recapture the contender status they failed to live up to last season. Marcus Morris Sr. added fuel to the 'revenge' game trope (29 PTS) by balling out against his former team. RJ Barret bricked his way to double digits (15 PTS, 5/17 FG). It's going to be a rocky road for the Canadian Jalen Rose. Attempting to be the alpha dog on a team which has the combustible personalities of Portis, Morris and Randle will create an interesting environment for the rook. Add the NY media to this concoction and you have a recipe that creates the vaunted 'rookie wall'. RJ's start was promising. Just remember there will be ups and downs throughout this rookie journey.
Bucks (3-2) def. Magic (2-3), 123-91
A good old blowout for Milwaukee.Giannis was the only player with a notable statline (29 PTS, 14 REB, 6 AST). Nothing really else to say about this contest. The sooner the Magic release the 'Wingspan Trio' of Isaac, Fultz and Bamba from their shackles, the better. This faux-compete for playoffs schtick is literal torture for fanbases. It appears the Magic are stuck in that faux-compete state for yet another season.
Nets (2-3) def. Rockets (3-2), 123-116
Caris 'Quick Step' Levert (25 PTS), Kyrie (22 PTS, 10 AST) and Taurean Prince (27 PTS, 12 REB) led the Nets to their second win of the season. If Taurean Prince can string together some stellar performances then the Nets stock will rise. He is capable of being an elite role player on a contending team. The Nets season will be a rollercoaster well worth watching. Houston's most dynamic duo since David Carr and Andre Johnson, Russell Westbrook (27 PTS, 8 AST, 7 REB) and James Harden (36 PTS, 2/16 3PT, 14/15 FT) got their numbers in a loss. Harden's mastery was on display once again. His shooting percentage is comically low but it really doesn't matter if you can finesse the free throw system. Danuel House (15 PTS) has been solid to start the year. Is this the Rockets year?
Bulls (2-4) def. Detroit (2-4), 112-106
The Human Minutes Limit, Otto Porter Jr. (22 PTS) and Zach LaVine (27 PTS) powered the Bulls to victory in the unofficial battle of mediocrity. OPJ was off to a dawdling start this season. This mini-outburst is a promising sign for Bulls faithful. He'll most likely never live up to his salary of $27 Million but if he can produce at the rate he has throughout his career then he's a huge positive to any NBA roster. Drego (D-Rose) and Beno (Drummond) tried their best in a losing effort. Derrick Rose (23 PTS) and Drummond (25 PTS, 24 REB) have to perform at All-NBA levels for this Pistons team to succeed. B-Griff come back soon please.
Lakers (4-1) def. Mavericks (3-2), 119-110
LeBron reminded everyone of his greatness in the overtime clash. His gaudy triple double (39 PTS, 16 AST, 12 REB, 4 STL) and Anthony Davis' complementary play (31 PTS, 8 REB) were the catalysts in LA's national TV victory. Bron was too much to handle on this night. Luka Doncic was defiant in his response to James' monster night (31 PTS, 15 AST, 11 REB) as he notched a triple double of his own. Unfortunately the 'Great White Hope' couldn't push the MAGAricks over the finish line. The other half of the Euro-Duo, FucktheKnicksStaps Porzingis struggled (16 PTS, 6/16 FG). This might be LeBron's best performance in a Lakers uniform. It's still weird that he's wearing a Lakers uniform right?
Kings (1-5) def. Jazz (4-2), 102-101
The young Kings shook off the 5 game haze of the 'Luke Walton Effect' to earn their first W of the season. De'Aaron Fox (25 PTS), Buddy Hield (18 PTS) and Harrison Barnes timely putback game winner, led the Royals. It's a relief the Kings finally got a W. How long for them to get to two? Still can't figure out why they are so trash. 'Luke Walton Effect' or 'Maloof Curse'? Maybe a combination of the two. Donovan Mitchell (24 PTS) and the Stifle Tower (15 PTS, 16 REB) were the best performers in disappointing loss for the Jazz. No doubt Quin Snyder berated them after this loss. At least Mike Conley (19 PTS) isn't garbage anymore. Salt Lake City is on the rise.
Spurs (4-1) def. Warriors (1-4), 127-110
Game 1 of the D'Angelo Warriors went as expected. He threw up a bunch of shots on his way to a perc 30 (30 PTS, 8 AST). Rookie splash family member Jordan Poole showed a glimpse of his potential (20 PTS, 4 3PM). The Warriors still lost, and lost by a lot. It's looking all bad for the Yay Area team right now. With plans to load manage Draymond 'We Don't Need KD' Green, GSW appear to be destined for a lottery pick. Bandwagoners must be so confused right now. Patty Mills did his best Lou Williams impression, as he dropped a perc 30 in response to D'Loading's perc 30. Mills scored in bunches (31 PTS). LaMarcus Aldrige did his thing (22 PTS) and Rudy 'Best Jumper on 2K9-2K13' Gay (16 PTS) added to the bench onslaught. The Spurs got it clickin' right now. Free SPM (maybe not).
Thunder (2-4) def. Pelicans (1-5), 115-104
The Draft Assets notched their second win of the young season. SGA AKA Silk The Shocker led the way for the franchise that has more assets than the Rothschilds' (23 PTS, 8 REB). Nerlens Noel blocked the shit out of his former 'process' teammate (8 PTS, 6 BLK), Gallo (16 PTS) and CP3 (15 PTS, 9 AST) contributed in the win. An injury scare meant Ingram had to leave the game. It seems the only thing that could stop his rise was an injury. Let's hope it's nothing too serious. His emergence as an all-around beast has been one of the better storylines this season. JJ Reddick emerged from slumber (17 PTS), Josh Hart doubled up (12 PTS, 15 REB), and Jrue (16 PTS) hooped up in the loss. The Pelicans are a bit of a mess right now. Too many pieces and not enough cohesion. And no Zion. As long BI continues his torrid run through the league, they'll be worth watching.
Pistons (3-4) def. Nets (2-4), 113-109
The walking 20-20 Andre Drummond tallied his 3rd straight 20-20 game and his fourth of the season in Detroit's win over Brooklyn (25 PTS, 20 REB, 6 AST, 5 BLK, 3 STL). One of the most impressive stat-lines of the season. Did he buy his rebounding methods from Kasher Quon or Teejayx6? Either way he is feasting right now. Moses Malone type numbers. D-Rose was unavailable due to injury (sigh) which freed up shots for Duke Kennard (24 PTS) and Bruce Brown (22 PTS, 7 AST). The Pistons keep trekking on the treadmill. Kyrie struggled with his shot but filled the stat sheet for a triple double (20 PTS, 11 REB, 10 AST). Taurean Prince (20 PTS) and Joe Harris (18 PTS) had noteworthy performances in another Nets loss. The countdown to the next Kyrie hit-piece begins…
Nuggets (4-2) def. Magic (2-4), 91-87
A rare NBA game in which the victorious squad barely scraped their way to over 90 points. The Magic's wingspan will do that to you. Despite the clamps, Denver were able to emerge victorious from the war of bricks. Jokic (20 PTS) and Murray (22 PTS) duo'd up for the Nugs. 'They're no longer sneaking up on anyone' but the Nuggets are still an elite basketball team. Vucevic did his thing in the battle of the Euros (24 PTS, 7 REB) and Aaron Gordon reminded everyone that he exists (21 PTS, 9 REB). What is Aaron Gordon's endgame in the NBA. Is he waiting to emerge as a Blake Griffin-esque superstar? Or can he be a supercharged version of Draymond on a contending squad? A change of teams could bring the manifestation of these burning existential questions.
Bucks (4-2) def. Raptors (4-2), 115-105
Giannis superman'd his way to this W over the Canucks. A true display of putting the team on your back (36 PTS, 15 REB, 8 AST, 4 BLK). Greg Jennings would be proud. Does he repeat as MVP? The Bucks need him to if they have any hopes of recapturing last seasons success. Kyle Lowry went off (36 PTS) but Siakam finally hit a road bump (16 PTS, 7/19 FG) as one of the NBA's most underrated teams fell to Budenholzer's Bucks. It's crazy that a defending champion squad can fly so far under the radar. That's the 2019-20 NBA Season for you though. #soapopera.
Timberwolves (4-1) def. Wizards (1-4), 131-109
KAT, the Divas champion, was serving his two-game suspension for the 76ers fiasco. That didn't stop the Wolves from feasting on the Wizards. Touch Me Teague Me (15 PTS, 13 AST, 3 STL), Lord Robert Covington (20 PTS,2 BLK), Fadeaway Wiggins (21 PTS), Gorgui 'Look At My Contract' Dieng (18 PTS, 3 BLK) and Jarret Culver (20 PTS) all featured in the easy W. Do the Wizards play defense? Real Deal Beal (30 PTS) was the only noteworthy performer for the 'Zards. #DCLottery, the odds are looking promising.
Suns (4-2) def. Grizzlies (1-4), (114-105)
The league's most dynamic duo: Aaron Baynes (20 PTS, 4 3PM) and Devin Booker (21 PTS) led the Suns to a routine (too early for this?) win. The Suns might not be pretenders after all. Is it playoff fever in Phoenix? All they needed this whole time was Ricky Rubio. The Grizzlies rookies gave fans a glimpse into the future. Ja 2 Crazy (24 PTS, 7 AST) and Brandon Clarke (16 PTS, 11 REB, 3 STL, 2 BLK) showed the future is bright in Memph-town. Crunchy Black must be excited.
Hornets (3-3) def. Warriors (1-5)
Warriors worst team in the league? Could they even beat a G-League team in this current form? Since they have been a victim of unfortunate events (no Lemony Snicket's) I'll withhold from labelling them the worst team in the league. For now. They're one Kings rebirth away from being slapped with that label. $10 to whoever can list the Warriors starting lineup from this game. It was Sam Hinkie 76ers-esque. I was just waiting for Tony Wroten to emerge from the underground like Rey Mysterio in '05. Eric Paschall filled the void of stats by getting his numbers (25 PTS). But who cares really, they lost to the Hornets. D-Bacon (25 PTS) career-highed in the contest and Scary Terry has strung together some decent performances for his new team (20 PTS, 7 AST). The Hornets are .500 whilst the Warriors are fielding lineups that would make fans of the 6ers 'Process' days spine tingle (Alexy Shved shoutout). The NBA. Where Amazing Happens.
76ers (5-0) def. Trail Blazers (3-3)
Furkan Korkmaz buried a triple to win the game for the 76ers. You read that right, Korkmaz ensured Philly remain the only undefeated team in the NBA. What part of the simulation is this? This scenario gives me Sundiata Gaines flashbacks. Korkmaz producing off the bench is a huge positive for the Philly-boys. If they can get passable bench contributions, the 6ers will be a regular season behemoth. In the absence of Joel 'Did he Delete the Comment or Not?' Embiid, Tobias Harris (23 PTS), Al Horford (25 PTS), Ben Simmons (18 PTS, 11 AST, 8 REB) and Josh Richardson (17 PTS) kept Philly afloat in the thrilling encounter. The Al Horford acquisition is starting to make more sense now. Rodney 'Ganton' Hood (25 PTS) and Dame Lillard (33 PTS, 8 3PM) were sniping for Rip City. It wasn't enough as they fell to .500 on the season. I wouldn't of guarded Korkmaz either. Chalk this loss up to a glitch in the system. Nothing to fret about. Skal Labissiere needs to start though. #FreeSkal, #SkalNotScal.
Sunday, November 3
Pacers (3-3) def. Bulls (2-5), 108-95
T.J. 'The Walking Bucket' Warren returned to form (26 PTS) and Malcolm Brogdon came through (22 PTS) as the Pacers emerged victors against the unbelievaBULLy bad Bulls. TJ Leaf also randomly double-doubled (13 PTS, 15 REB) off the bench. UCLA stand up. Wendell Carter Jr. was en fuego in his 20-10 performance (20 PTS, 10 REB, 9/10 FG) and Zach LaVine had a routine 20 piece (21 PTS). Whatever though. The Bulls stink. The sooner Coby White breaks out of his slump the more enthusiastic these Bulls write-ups will be.
Heat (5-1) def. Rockets (3-3), 129-100
The Heat have been one of the best teams in the league throughout the first two weeks. This W over the Rockets is living proof. #HeatCulture is thriving in a way that hasn't been seen since the era where the 'Big 3' won 7 titles (or was it 6?). Jimmy 'Alpha' Butler played basketball very well (18 PTS, 9 REB, 7 AST, 4 STL), Meyers Leonard put in a rare performance (21 PTS, 3 STL) and Duncan Robinson balled out (23 PTS, 7 3PM). Does everyone play well in a Heat uniform? The gems always glow down in South Beach. Miami also unleashed James 'Just Try G-Check Me' Johnson off the bench (17 PTS). Dragic (15 PTS) and Tyler Herro (12 PTS) also contributed off the bench. A true team performance from the South Floridians. James Harden (29 PTS) got his numbers. No one else really showed up. Apart from Chris Clemons (16 PTS) who debuted in style for D'Antoni's Rockets. H-Town was run out of their own building in this contest.
Kings (2-5) def. Knicks (1-6), 113-92
In a contest between two below-average squads, the Kings defied the Luke Walton effect to extend their winning streak to 2. They're back on the ascent to becoming an average basketball team now. Maybe they took all the L's at the start of the year to dilute their hype. Swipa no Swiping (24 PTS), Buddy Hield (22 PTS, 5 3PM), Harrison Barnes (19 PTS) and Richaun Holmes (14 PTS, 10 REB) helped Sac-Town secure the dub. Marcus Morris Sr. (28 PTS) and RJ Barrett (20 PTS) got their own buckets in the abysmal loss. The Knicks are a clusterfuck. Team Options are about to be declined this offseason. The pieces aren't hitting. Knicks fans are yearning for the days of Renaldo Balkman.
Lakers (5-1) def. Spurs (4-2), 103-96
LeBronthony Davis ensured it was smooth sailing for the Lakers in the AT&T Center. LBJ (21 PTS, 11 REB, 13 AST), AD (25 PTS, 11 REB, 4 BLK), KCP (14 PTS) and Dwight Howard (14 PTS, 13 REB, 2 BLK, 7/7 FG) had the Purp and Gold clickin'. Dwightmare back? Lets get it! DeJounte (18 PTS, 11 REB) and Rudy Gay (16 PTS, 10 REB) doubled up like Ma$e in the loss. Rob Pelinka is somewhere making biblical references about his team's start to the year. KCP in double digits = insta-win. The key to a title is KCP AKA House Arrest Shawty.
Mavericks (4-2) def. Cleveland (2-4), 131-111
Luka-Magic performed more witchcraft to attain another triple-double (29 PTS, 15 AST, 14 REB) and Porzingis protected the house (18 PTS, 6 BLK) in an easy win for the Mavs. K-Love was in Timberwolves mode (29 PTS, 8 REB, 5 3PM) putting up numbers in losses. That's Kevin Love's specialty. Everytime I read a Cleveland box score I react like Odell Beckham Jr. Time to commit to the tank Beilein.
Clippers (5-2) def. Jazz (4-3), 105-94
Clipset's 3 stars: Kawhi (30 PTS), Trezz (19 PTS) and LouWill (17 PTS) attained Diplomatic Immunity against the Jazz. Big W's for the Blue/Red City Byrdgang. PG13 is doing 3 on 3 drills in practise. It's only a matter of time until we witness what these Clippers are truly capable of. Spida Mitchell put the Jazz on his back (36 PTS). Can the Jazz live up to the hipster hype? We will find out in the coming months.
Week Two brought us more NBA madness. The season is still a while away from heating up. Don't hesitate to join us as we break down what's really good with the state of the NBA. The early surprises have emerged, the disappointments have shattered fanbases hopes and Luke Walton is still an NBA coach. Salute to Kendrick Nunn and #HEATCulture is for real. 6ers vs. Heat will be interesting to say the least. #KATDidNothingWrong.
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Here Is The 2022 Ford Maverick Price List In Its Entirety
By Brett Foote
Earlier today, Ford Authority published the entire 2022 Ford Maverick order guide, listing all options, trim levels, and packages available for the new compact pickup. Now, we have the entire Ford Maverick price list to pass along, which details just how much buyers can expect to pay for the new model and its available equipment.
When the Maverick was revealed yesterday, the truck's $19,995 starting price was obviously huge news, even though Ford Authority exclusively reported the Maverick would start under $20k way back in February. As we can see from the order guide, that small outlay of cash will net buyers a base XL trim Maverick with front-wheel-drive and a standard hybrid drivetrain. It's also worth noting that this leaves a slim margin on the compact pickup of just $400, though that includes holdback, so the actual dealer margin is unclear.
Those looking to step up to a Maverick XLT will pay at least $22,280, while the range-topping Lariat trim features a base price of $25,490 and can go up past $36k with options, as Ford Authority recently reported. None of these prices include Ford's mandatory $1,495 destination and delivery fee, however.
Options can quickly add on to those price tags as well, especially all-wheel-drive, which costs an extra $3,305, and the Lariat Luxury Package, which retails for $3,340. The XLT Luxury Package is a bit cheaper at $2,345, while the First Edition Package costs an additional $1,495 on top of the Lariat's base price.
Stepping up to Ford's 2.0L EcoBoost I-4 and 8-speed automatic transmission is relatively affordable by comparison with a cost of $1,085. It also boosts the output of the Maverick considerably, from the standard hybrid's targeted 191 horsepower and 155 pound-feet of torque to 250 horsepower and 277 pound-feet of torque. However, the hybrid is expected to return a much-better 40 miles-per-gallon of fuel economy in the city, though when equipped with the 4K Tow Package ($745), the EcoBoost Maverick can tow 4,000 pounds versus the hybrid's max rating of 2,000 pounds.
We'll have much more on the Maverick soon, so be sure and subscribe to Ford Authority for more Ford Maverick news and ongoing Ford news coverage.
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Brett's lost track of all the Fords he's owned over the years and how much he's spent modifying them, but his current money pits include an S550 Mustang and 13th gen F-150.
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Mandatory $1495 delivery charge. What a joke. Might as well call it mandatory profit fee. Wave the fee and I'll pick it up from the factory and prep it myself.
Depending on where you live, your trip to the factory in MEXICO could be pricey….plus,
there's the problem of getting your foregin-made truck through customs.
You're talking about a fee like that on a vehicle that comes in well under $30,000. If you can't afford it or want to nitpick, you probably can't afford the vehicle anyway.
Speaking as a former salesman, most people thought they were clever by trying to attack and chip away at the "hidden" fees, but always overlooked the price of the vehicle. You want to save money on a vehicle? Know what you're buying, and never buy new.
JOHN MAJDALANI
Don't expect to see any vehicles on dealers' lots under $30,000 MSRP.
I have reserved a Bronco Aug 2020 then was able to place the order Feb 2,2021. I had a 2013 Ford Fusion that was going to be our back up car after I got the Bronco. I unfortunately was in a car accident two weeks ago and totaled the car so I'm getting antsy . I have contacted the dealership I ordered from but they haven't heard anything either. Is there anyone that I can contact to see if I can get the order moved up? Thanks
Get the order moved up? You're in the same boat as everyone else, for every new car, and from every auto company.
$500 markup? That's rough. No wonder they're building these in Mexico. I wonder if they made one $1000 more but built in America, would people chose the American made truck.
As someone who will never buy a Ford product, you cannot blame anyone for the $500 markup as long as customers are willing to pay for it.
It would be nice if they offered a manual transmission. All these companies talk about mpg well then offer a manual. Been waiting for this truck for years just to be disappointed that this isn't an option.
BillO
I bought a new 2021 Ford F150 in March, just before the chip shortage. I used a Ford X plan discount through my work (I don't work for Ford). They did take the $695 dealer document fee off, but I still had to pay the $500 for a protection group, which included interior and exterior protection package and clear adhesive door edge guard for the front doors only; something that in my opinion was worth no more than $50. They claimed it comes from the factory with it already on it.
It appears to be a 5.5 ft box. A smaller cab with a 6.5 box would have been nice. It is also not offered in a manual tranny. I am off to look for a big boy truck.
4.5 actually