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The $100 Barrel is Back: Why Your Next Trip to the Pump Just Got Expensive

If you feel like you’re paying more to fill up this week, you aren’t imagining it. The conflict in the Middle East has officially hit the "Oil Phase," and the numbers coming off the ticker are starting to look like a crisis. Here is the breakdown of why gas prices are spiking and what the world is doing to stop the bleeding. 1. The $100 Barrier has Shattered For the first time in over three years, oil prices have officially surged past $100 per barrel . At the peak of the panic this week, Brent crude hit nearly $120 , driven by one simple fear: the total closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Because 20% of the world’s oil passes through that one narrow waterway, the moment Iran threatened it, the markets went into a tailspin. 2. Pain at the Pump: By the Numbers This isn't just a "Wall Street" problem; it's a "Main Street" problem. The U.S. Average: Nationwide gas prices have jumped roughly 27 cents in a single week , hitting an average of $3.58 per gal...
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FarmVille Crafting Cottages

FarmVille has a new upcoming crafting cottages feature. The are three cottages the bakery, the winery and the spa. Each crafting cottage can build a number of recipes. Clicking the sign-up button will sign you up for one of the three professions. Upon doing this you will receive a special limited edition gift as a thank you. Your choice of profession isn't locked in so you can change your profession any time you want.  


Once the feature is fully released you can change your mind as to which crafting cottage you want to use. Just in case you chose one and then regret your decision. 



You would also need to start collecting bushels ahead of time so you'll be ready to go once the crafting cottages are released. 



Crafting Building, Recipes, and Ingredients:
Bakery Crafting Building

  • Pumpkin Bread – Pumpkin and Wheat Bushels

  • Strawberry Shortcake- Strawberry and Wheat Bushels

  • Spicy Muffins – Carrots, Peppers, and Ghost Chili

  • Pattypan Tart – Pattypan Squash, Onion, and Rice


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Winery Crafting Building

  • Sweet Sake – Rice and Cranberries

  • White Sangria- White Grapes, Sugar Cane, and Strawberries

  • Table Wine – Grapes and White Grapes

  • Fruit Wine – Raspberries, Blueberries, and Sugar Cane


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Spa Craft Building

  • Fresh Sachet – Pumpkins, Cranberries, and Sunflowers

  • Floral Perfume – Raspberries and Morning Glory

  • Soothing Herbal Lotion – Aloe Vera and Green Tea

  • Relaxation Oil – Blueberries and Morning Glory


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