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Patellar ligament splitting for delayed patellar release
Although medial patellar ligament desmotomy has proven to be an effective surgical method for delayed patellar release. It has it impairments like patellar fragmentation and osteoarthritis. An alternative surgical method to solve this problem is medial patellar ligament splitting. The procedure has few complications and rapid return to performance is mostly seen within 30 to 60 days.
When the medial patellar ligament catches on the femur's medial trochlear ridge the horse's stifle locks into an extended position and is called "upward fixation of the patella". Delayed patellar release is more subtle. The patella doesn't lock up entirely and shows less apparent signs just as jerky patellar movements.
During the procedure small scalpel incisions are made at various spots along the ligament and can be performed in the standing horse. Therefore the surgery costs and risks are less than one involving general anesthesia. The purpose of the technique is to create scar tissue that thickens the ligament and makes it more easy to release the patella from the trochlear ridge.
In this study 64 cases were reviewed. 89% of horses benefited from this procedure, 58% resolved completely, 31% improved and 11% was not corrected. Two horses had complications following the procedure. A few of the completely resolved horses needed additional treatment like intramuscular estrogen injections or a second splitting procedure.
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Spartan Stores here is the first company to launch a new online program designed to teach children basic cooking skills and develop their nutrition know-how.
The "Cooking Together, Cooking Forever" training program kicks off in October at Spartan's Family Fare with a series of eight videos, released monthly. The videos include a "Nutrition Bytes" segment featuring Allison Reed, corporate dietitian at Spartan, who gives health tips related to the particular cooking technique taught in that month's lesson.
"By teaching these cooking skills, we are giving families the tools they need to prepare healthy meals, not just by following a recipe, but actually learning how to cook," Reed told SN in an interview. "The point of this program is to bring the focus back to home-cooked meals, get families in the kitchen, and make it easy for them to eat around the dinner table more often.
"I believe that eating more nutritious, home-cooked meals will lead to a healthier generation."
The Cooking Together, Cooking Forever program was developed by Del Prince Marketing, which also runs the "Apples for the Students" cause-marketing program used by many supermarket operators.
"Obviously the obesity problem is not something any one program is going to automatically correct, but it is a very simple issue — it is calories in vs. calories out," Mitch Sheffler, executive director, Del Prince Marketing, told SN. "We are trying to attack this from the 'calories in' side of the equation.
"What we have found is that parents are not teaching cooking in the home the way they used to. The old Norman Rockwell, 1950s-style image of parents teaching their kids to cook so they can do it for themselves in adulthood is just not happening any more."
Ben Del Prince, president of Del Prince Marketing, said the program is designed for companies that don't necessarily have a dietitian in every store but want to reach more people with a nutrition-based message. The program is promoted through schools, so that teachers encourage parents to have their children sign up.
Spartan pays Del Prince on a per-store basis for the use of the program, which the supermarket operator can customize to incorporate various store-specific content, such as nutritional store tours or product information.
The program, which targets children age 9-16, has potentially much more reach than other cooking and nutrition efforts Spartan has undertaken, Reed explained.
The company has run cooking programs in its culinary classroom in Grandville, Mich., that are led in person by one of the company's professional chefs. Customers sign up and pay for classes on an individual basis.
"Cooking Together, Cooking Forever is different because of the potential reach," Reed said. "We only have one culinary classroom. The opportunity here is to reach out to families across the state, work with them in their own kitchens, and teach them basic cooking techniques, not just recipes. Not only that, we are bringing this program to our customers for free.
"Another unique aspect of this program is that shoppers who sign up for CTCF will have the opportunity to receive offers on groceries and general merchandise that are relevant to the lessons taught," Reed explained. "We carry everything in the store that is needed for full participation in the program — from knives and cutting boards, to pots and cast-iron skillets, to groceries.
Many of the items used in the cooking lessons are items Reed has featured in Spartan's "Healthy Pick of the Week" section in print and online ads. Reed also leads a virtual healthy grocery store tour as one of the perks to signing up for Cooking Together, Cooking Forever. The tour explains Family Fare's Nutrition Guide shelf-tag program that calls out attributes such as low fat, low sodium, high fiber, gluten free, sugar free and low calorie.
Reed also teaches customers about the USDA's MyPlate food guidance system in the virtual tour.
Customers of Spartan's Family Fare banner can sign up at www.ctcf.org/familyfare through September. The website will house all the videos as they are released, plus recipes, nutrition education materials, culinary techniques and "fun food facts," Reed explained.
"We hope to have great participation and offer this as an ongoing program across all of our corporate stores in Michigan," said Reed.
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Have you ever found that perfect recipe? You know the one. It's staring at you from a perfectly set table on a magazine page. It looks amazing. You look over the ingredient list. Not too bad. The instructions sound a little bit harder than Taco Tuesday but you think you can handle it. I'm going to make it! My family will think I'm a rock star when they try this. About halfway through the process, you're staring at a mess in the kitchen and your concoction is looking nothing like what the gourmet chef presented on that page. Doubt starts to creep in. Maybe I took on more than I could handle? Basically, the finished product is not before our eyes. It's in the works. We're not fully convinced it's going to be right. This is not what we expected. Isn't life the exact same way?
For we live by believing and not by seeing (2 Corinthians 5:7 NLT). Welcome to Christianity 101. We have our lives planned out. We "know" what things should look like. The perfect marriage. Perfect kids. A super cute house with a picket fence. You get the idea. And that's exactly what it is. It's our idea! The Lord usually has other plans. They involve training us up to be a citizen of Heaven. God gives us the basic foundation for a life spent following Him. He has promises all throughout His Word to take care of us. He also assures us that things will be tough on this side of Heaven. And the LORD, He is the One who goes before you. He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed." (Deuteronomy 31:8 NKJV) He's telling us specifically not to dwell on what we see around us. Trust that He's with us and is not going anywhere. Don't become frightened or panic. He's got this! But how many times do we hit a bump in the road and freak out? God, where are you? Why is this happening? Are we fully convinced that we can trust His promises when things aren't looking so good?
A man named Abraham in the Old Testament was promised a son by the Lord. He and his wife, Sarah, had not been able to have children. The couple was already up in years when God made this promise. Abraham never wavered in believing God's promise. In fact, his faith grew stronger, and in this he brought glory to God. He was fully convinced that God is able to do whatever he promises (Romans 4:20-21 NLT). Did you know that he was 100 years old before that child was born? That's crazy! But that's God. He IS true to His Word. Encourage yourself with this fact. If He says it, then it is so. He never gives us the exact time but His Word stands when nothing else will. God is not a man, so he does not lie. He is not human, so he does not change his mind. Has he ever spoken and failed to act? Has he ever promised and not carried it through? (Numbers 23:19 NLT) This is the God we serve. He knows what He's doing and exactly how it should be carried out.
So, I encourage you to find a scripture that speaks to you about whatever situation you find yourself in and meditate on it. Remind the Lord that it's His Word and you're standing on it. You may not see anything happening for a while but rest assured, Jesus is working on your behalf. His Word and His Will are the same thing so you don't have to be concerned if it's His Will or not. Trust the process. He's building your spiritual muscles. Don't give up. Stay the course. In due time, you will be fully convinced.
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On Saturday afternoon, about 3,000 people gathered at Lighthouse Park in Long Beach to sample beers brewed by more than 50 different breweries while enjoying the great weather, live music and foods provided by local restaurants Stonefire Grill, Slater's 50/50 and Bubba Gump Shrimp Company and several food trucks. A portion of the proceeds from this year's Taste of Brews went to the Long Beach Marine Institute and the 1st Marine Division out of Camp Pendleton.
This was my second time attending Taste of Brews and it was definitely larger than last year's event with probably 25% more breweries and 50% more attendees. While there more people, there were more breweries with several last minute additions. The lines for some breweries were noticeably longer for some than others, but no one seemed to mind and the beer poured quickly. In fact, a few breweries tapped out within a couple hours; presumably because more tickets were sold than anticipated. Some of the breweries, like Firestone Walker, were well prepared with plenty of brews but as the event drew to a close, even they had poured the last of their brews before the event officially ended. Continue reading
There is a good reason why that event stands out and that is because it had everything going for it. They had over 40 craft breweries, some wine vendors, live music, good food, fun people and it was at the beach! Held at Lighthouse Park in Long Beach, across the channel from the Queen Mary it really was the most perfect location for any festival of any type that I can recall attending. Beautiful weather with cooling ocean breezes and a wide selection of American craft beer; what more could one ask for? How about more beer and a discount?
On August 23, 2014, Taste of Brews returns to Lighthouse Park for the 4th Annual Taste of Brews Long Beach. If you thought 40 craft breweries was good, you are going to love it this year with about 50 craft breweries participating. When I looked through the list of participating breweries compared to last year I noticed that many perennial favorites such as Stone Brewing Company, Beachwood BBQ & Brewing Lagunitas, Strand Brewing and Sierra Nevada Brewing will be returning; but we will also be joined by such powerhouses as Ballast Point, Pizza Port, Clownshoes and Coronado Brewing along with some of Southern California's newest craft breweries like Absolution Brewing Company and Venice Duck Brewery.
In addition to all the great beer and what promises to be another beautiful day for the beach there will be live music and food trucks including Urban Pie, Viking Truck, Porko Rico, Dogzilla, Slammin' Sliders and Bacon Mania. Local restaurants Stonefire Grill, Slater's 50/50 and Bubba Gump Shrimp Company will be providing food samples for attendees to enjoy. Pricing currently starts at $32.50 for the 3-hour session (1pm to 4pm) and $42.50 for the 4-hour session (noon to 4pm) which includes unlimited beer tasters, drinking water, food samples (while available), access to food trucks and live entertainment. A limited number of designated driver tickets will be available at the door for $20.00. As should be expected, all attendees must be 21 or older. Now, because you have read this far you get a special deal; how about $7.00 off each ticket Continue reading
According to King Harbor Brewing Company co-owner Tom Dunbabin, they recently learned that there is a winery up north in Santa Rosa, Coastline Cellars, and they did not want their beer brand confused with Coastline Cellar's wine brand. If you recall the issues in the recent past between Magic Hat Brewing and West Sixth Brewing with their logos and earlier in the year between 38 Degrees Ale House and Grill in Alhambra and 38º Carlsbad this makes perfect sense; eliminate any potential problems before they become real problems.
When it came time to come up with a new name, Dunbabin states; "We went back to our source of inspiration – the beach. Not just any beach, but the beaches of the South Bay. This is the area that we love – from our favorite craft beer bars, breweries, and restaurants, our friends, families, to the unique history. We quickly realized that while we loved the Coastline name it lacked a specific tie to this area, something that is very important to this brewery." Continue reading
The 3rd Annual Taste of Brews summer beer festival was held Saturday afternoon, August 24, at Lighthouse Park in Long Beach, CA. Featuring more than 40 craft and micro breweries from around the country along with a couple wineries, several gourmet food trucks and live music by Journey tribute band "The Journey Experience" and 80s cover band "The Pac Men" it was a beautiful day to hang out in the sun with the cool ocean breeze. The Taste of Brews is a fundraiser for the Long Beach Marine Institute and the AIDS Food Store of Long Beach.
Among the many breweries participating were Firestone Walker, Beachwood BBQ & Brewing, Sierra Nevada, Packinghouse Brewing, Woodchuck Hard Cider, Legends, Grand Teton Brewing, Belmont Brewing, Strand Brewing, Black Market Brewing, Big Sky Brewing, Ninkasi, Mendocino Brewing, Brewbakers and the Brewluminati Homebrew Club. The food trucks included Urban Pie, Dogzilla and Viking Truck.
While there were several hundred attendees, the number of breweries pouring made it so that none of the lines were too long and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves too much to worry about a little wait in between pours.
Lighthouse Park is located at 200 Aquarium Way in Long Beach. I would like to thank Firestone Walker for the pass to a very entertaining event. Continue reading


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She claims her neighbor is actually the one who proposed the sale.
"She tried to get custody of my daughter because I was sprung out on crack, and she tried to ask me if I wanted to give her my daughter for $300. I told her no," Alberta said.
Police say Alberta also threatened to stab her neighbor during an argument over the incident.


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by Dorothy Cameron Disney
Making marriage work is never easy when alcoholism is involved. And when there are children in the family, the trial by ordeal that confronts a loving wife and mother can be virtually intolerable.
There are many wives who would be willing to carry on an unequal partnership were it not for the youngsters. But they are loath to subject their boys and girls to demoralized homes, parental quarreling, sleepless nights and hideous days. Divorce, for the children's sake, seems the answer.
ANN'S STORY. . . One night a year ago Mrs. Miller (this is not her real name) saw her daughter, Ann, climb out her bedroom window and scuttle through a back garden to the alley. The girl was carrying a large brown-paper bag. In the alley she lifted the lid of the family's trash can and removed empty gin bottles.
"I followed Ann a half mile to a building excavation," said Mrs. Miller, "and saw her heave away her parcel. And then I knew! She was trying to conceal from neighbors just how much her father drank. I had been so preoccupied with my own misery that I hadn't realized what was happening to the child. Right there, right then, I decided to get a divorce."
But next day Mrs. Miller did not go to a lawyer. She went to her pastor. He suggested that she and her daughter investigate a pioneering organization called Alateen, founded only four years ago to give youngsters like fifteen-year-old Ann guidance in a topsy-turvy world. It has been rightly said that alcohol addiction damages not only the compulsive drinker himself but everyone in his household.
On a recent rainy Saturday afternoon I met sparkling-eyed Ann on the steps of a small church. I followed her inside to the room where a dozen teen-aged youngsters awaited us.
"Until I joined Alateen," said Ann, "I was busy feeling sorry for myself and couldn't think straight. I was so ashamed of my father's boozing and so mad at my mother for not stopping him I spent hours in my bedroom where I could brood in privacy. I pleaded with my mother to get a divorce so we could raise our shades, live like normal happy people."
Every youngster present at the meeting had an alcoholic parent. Each knew at first hand how uncontrolled drinking can wreck marriages and devastate families.
Alateen now has 150 branches scattered through 50 states. It is an offspring of Alcoholics Anonymous and an allied organization, Al-Anon, to which wives, husbands and friends of alcoholics belong. Alateen accepts the principles and philosophy of AA and the basic AA tenet that alcoholism is an illness that can be arrested but never cured. With this acceptance comes understanding and, more often than not, a sharp reduction in self-pity.
Things are better now," said Ann. "Oh, I don't mean that dad has quit drinking. He hasn't. Just the same, things are better. I've learned from these other kids that my case isn't unique. Lots of them are worse off than I am."
The meeting opened with a prayer for serenity and courage. In the hour that followed, the boys and girls–members range in age from twelve to nineteen–exchanged bits of hard-won information, shared common experiences. In the main, typical teen-age dilemmas were explored. Yet it was meetings like this, Mrs. Miller told me, that helped to save her marriage. A wiser, calmer Ann eventually urged her mother to the final decision not to seek a divorce.
PRACTICAL ANSWERS . . . Alateens are not evangelistic groups dedicated to the reform of erring elders. One rule the new member learns at once: you cannot scold, plead, reason or threaten an alcoholic into sobriety; such an approach only makes matters worse. The best approach is the approach of toleration. An understanding that a drunken father is a sick father (one Alateen tells another) will not only help you to live with him but help him to live with you and with himself.
I met Fred, a skinny, fourteen-year-old, in an industrial section of Brooklyn. His mother, who holds the family together, is a department-store clerk. His father is a part-time accountant.
"It is pretty tough," said Fred, "to feel respect or affection for anybody like my old man. When I came home the other day he was slumped on the sofa and I knew he was hitting the bottle again. I didn't say a word, just looked at him and started upstairs. Maybe he read my mind. Anyway, he pulled a table lamp out of its socket and threw it at me. I was used to ducking and I wasn't hurt. But what does a kid do when his dad becomes violent?"
Alateen has a practical answer to that frequently asked question:
"Get completely out of his way until he is rational again. Then talk it over with someone who has the knowledge and experience to assist you. This may be an AA member, your clergyman, doctor or a close relative.
"An alcoholic can become irritable, over-emotional, brutal to the people he loves most. If you cannot avoid or ignore violent incidents, try your best to believe they would not have happened if your father were himself."
Some of the youngsters at the meetings I attended had never had a close friend. They needed and desperately craved companionship-for misery not only loves company but profits by it. They feared to invite acquaintances to homes where an unpredictable parent might be silly or outrageously drunk. Loneliness usually results in a distorted sensitivity, and many chip-on-the-shoulder young people had shunned company because of snubs that existed only in their imaginations.
HAPPIEST HARVEST. . . The friendships which grow out of Alateen are perhaps its happiest harvest. Some of the chapters hold picnics, dances, hi-fi get-togethers. But these are kept separate from the regular weekly meetings, which have serious purpose and are conducted on that level. The members, who are in search of moral support and counsel, want it that way.
Those within the family circle of an alcoholic always live in a climate of anxiety and suspense. They feel beaten and hopeless. Out of frustration there may arise convictions of personal guilt; because of the very elusiveness of the malady, they become convinced that in some way they must be responsible for the loved one's condition. This is a misconception children frequently bring to Alateen discussions. As soon as members become aware that their feelings of personal guilt are without foundation, they have already taken a long step toward mental health.
The primary function of Alateen is to help bewildered young people solve their own problems. Its strongest partisans, however, are mothers (or fathers) who are attempting, under almost insuperable difficulties, to rebuild or maintain marriages shadowed by alcoholism. As they see their children gain in self-knowledge, self-confidence and self-respect, they feel a lightening of the unequal burdens that are inevitable in an unequal partnership. An imperfect home, Alateens told me frankly, is better than a broken home.
In one of Alateen's booklets I ran across the words of wisdom which deserve a hearing in all households where frictions and dissension exist:
"Remember, both your parents need our love and loyalty…. Try not to add needlessly to their burdens. Try not to take sides if there are quarrels, for no matter what your parents may say to or about each other, it will aid them greatly if they know you love them both."
Alcoholism is a special problem, but that advice has universal application.
(Source: Ladies' Home Journal, October 1962)


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Each year, more than 250,000 Americans die from sudden cardiac arrest. With recent technological advances, a portable lifesaving device called the automated external defibrillator has been invented. It is an important life saving device, and has saved many . Riedon sells resistors to some of the major defibrillator manufacturers.
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In a moment that will undoubtedly be ignored by the mainstream media, a cell phone video from Ohio on Saturday shows President Trump halting his motorcade so he could shake hands with firemen.
The video, taken by one of the participants, shows several firefighters standing or kneeling as the President's motorcade approaches the venue.
Two police escorts pass, as does the first presidential car, before the second stops near the group.
Moments later, the President exited, clapping his hands for the first responders.
"Thank you," Trump says, shaking the hand of the fireman holding the camera.
"That's awesome," one says.
He shakes their hands, as the group gathers for several photos. The nearly two-minute clip ends with the President continuing to interact with them, posing for pictures.
At the event, Trump urged Republicans to turn out on Tuesday.
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"We're going to have a tremendous victory for Troy," Trump said Saturday, adding, "he's the one I wanted to win" a GOP primary there in May over Melanie Leneghan, who was backed by party hard-liners. The president claimed there was a "false report that I was supporting somebody else."
"He's my first choice," Trump said of the state senator. "He's really smart. He never stops working. … He's going to hopefully be here for a long time."
The president, as he often does at rallies where one GOP candidate is the focus, invited Balderson onstage to address the crowd from behind the podium with the seal of the president.
"They're talking about this blue wave," Trump said at the rally. "I don't think so."


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OssDsign AB (publ) further strengthens its patent portfolio
The European Patent Office (EPO) has issued that it intends to grant OssDsign AB two new European patents related to the company's material technology and implant design. This further strengthens OssDsign's extensive patent protection in the field of ceramic material formulations and their applications for medical use.
The first patent covers the implant, its support structure, as well as the method of making a custom implant through additive manufacturing. The additive manufacturing process provides a number of advantages, including rapid fabrication of customized implants for each patient, including various implant properties such as localized stiffness and/or localized flexibility, as well as the ability to fabricate implants with complex and/or irregular geometries (including complex curved surfaces). The second patent covers an efficient method of making a shaped porous ceramic cement article.
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NewSmile vs. Alignerco
Nothing beats a lovely, wonderful, beautiful smile. People can quickly feel comfortable with those who have this "secret weapon." Even those usually reserved and aloof could easily be disarmed and warm to those who have lovely smiles. A wonderful smile perfectly complements an even casual but warm hello.
Having an unmistakable clean smile also indicates good health and well-being. Those with a nice pair of teeth would indicate to others how lively and healthy they are, physically and mentally. It gives the aura of confidence, signals that one is both jolly but no-nonsense, and has an excellent lifestyle and habits.
No surprise that people since then have invested in their teeth. With progress in the science and technology of dental health, it is now available to most people at affordable prices. Gone were the days when you had to spend that much to improve your smile.
Nothing beats a lovely, wonderful, beautiful smile. People can quickly feel comfortable with those who have this "secret weapon." Even those usually reserved and aloof could easily be disarmed and warm to those who have lovely smiles. A wonderful smile perfectly complements an even casual but warm hello.
Having an unmistakable clean smile also indicates good health and well-being. Those with a nice pair of teeth would indicate to others how lively and healthy they are, physically and mentally. It gives the aura of confidence, signals that one is both jolly but no-nonsense, and has an excellent lifestyle and habits.
No surprise that people since then have invested in their teeth. With progress in the science and technology of dental health, it is now available to most people at affordable prices. Gone were the days when you had to spend that much to improve your smile.
What are clear aligners?
Final Thoughts
But what are clear aligners?
Clear aligners are dental appliances that you can wear to straighten your teeth, and it is also of great help in treating minor teeth misalignment conditions. They could help with various teeth misalignment conditions such as gapped teeth, underbite, overbite, crowded teeth, etc.
Clear aligners work by moving your teeth slowly but surely, putting them in the proper position, straightening them, and aligning them. Before, they could only treat a few conditions, such as crowding. But with the advancement in technology, clear aligners are now efficient in treating many teeth misalignment conditions, albeit mild ones.
The current popularity of clear alignment treatment is that it is a far better alternative to traditional braces, especially in treating mild and moderate cases. Many consider traditional braces to be impractical in treating what experts consider to be minor teeth misalignment conditions. Uncomfortable to wear and expensive too.
Why wear clear aligners instead of traditional braces?
To dig deeper, let us look at some of the significant advantages of clear aligners over traditional braces:
In treating mild and moderate cases of teeth misalignment, clear aligners are as effective as traditional braces.
But they are far less expensive.
They are comfortable and easy to wear.
Without those metal wires, it does not irritate the mouth and cheeks.
Easy to clean and maintain.
You can eat in a usual manner, unlike with traditional braces.
Clear aligners could treat your teeth misalignment condition in a shorter period compared to traditional braces.
The whole process of acquiring clear aligners and the clear alignment treatment itself could be done at home. There is no need for frequent visits to dental clinics or frequent dentist intervention.
These are significant advantages. No wonder some people will prefer wearing clear aligners over traditional braces, and they consider it a far better alternative to achieving that lovely, beautiful smile they dream of and desire.
But many offer clear aligners nowadays. Are they all the same, or are there significant, vital differences? Let us take a closer look at the two brands, NewSmile and Alignerco, and see who between them has a more enticing offer.
NewSmile vs. Alignerco
NewSmile is one of the currently emerging brands of clear aligners making waves in the industry of dental technology and appliances. Initially based in Canada, NewSmile expanded its operations into the U.S., making clear aligners affordable and available to many people.
Their niche is that they make the clearest, most transparent invisible aligners currently on the market. They are far less expensive than most brands available and offer a variety of packages, from freebies to treatment, which makes them appealing compared to other competitors.
They offer a comprehensive payment plan which makes it easy for most people to avail of their clear alignment treatment. They also offer remote treatment for those who want less or no intervention from a specialist, no frequent visitation to the dental office, and instead have it at their homes.
Those with mild or moderate teeth misalignment conditions are prime candidates for NewSmile clear aligners. Teenagers and adults who have gapped teeth, underbite or overbite, and crowding would benefit most from what NewSmile offers. Identical with those who have minor problems in spacing and biting.
NewSmile will assess to determine whether you are a perfect fit and need to have clear alignment treatment. If you have an extreme or severe case of teeth misalignment, traditional braces would be the more appropriate dental procedure. You need to answer some questions to determine if you are a fit.
However, if NewSmile deems you fit to undergo clear alignment treatment, the processing is easy. If you use their impression kit but still fail to qualify, they will refund the payment for the impression kit.
How to get NewSmile clear aligners
Here is a guide on how you can avail NewSmile clear aligners:
Step 1: Take the "Smile Assessment Quiz"
You need to answer some questions for NewSmile to assess your teeth condition and overall oral health properly. According to your answers, they will decide whether you qualify to have clear aligners. They will ask about your treatment expectations and ask you to take some photos of your teeth.
If you pass the assessment, they will send you the impression kit.
Step 2: Making your teeth impression
Using the impression kit, you have to make a mold of your upper and lower teeth. They will use it to make your clear aligners. You need to send it back to them so that they can make your virtual treatment preview.
Step 3: Your 3D Treatment Preview
NewSmile will make a 3d animation of your teeth. It will show the initial condition of your teeth, then will show how your teeth will look as you progress in the clear alignment treatment. The 3d animation will show how your teeth will straighten and look from the beginning to the end of the treatment.
The preview allows you to raise some questions and clarify matters with the dental specialist. NewSmile can start making your clear aligners if everything is clear and agreed upon.
Step 4: Wearing your clear aligners and starting the treatment
You will receive your aligners and start the treatment a few weeks after. NewSmile has an app you can use to track your progress. You need to follow the instructions to achieve the desired results of having an unmistakable, clean smile. Other freebies such as retainers and a whitening kit are included with clear aligners.
Important reminder: Having other dental applications, like dental crowns, other implants, or the like, might impact the movement of your teeth. NewSmile might deem you unqualified for clear aligners because of this. You need to talk to your dentist about the best option.
Better ask your dentist about clear aligners, especially if you have a tooth implant.
NewSmile clear aligners are safe. They are BPA-free, latex-free, FDA Approved, and Licensed by Health Canada.
The materials used to make clear aligners make them more comfortable than other clear aligners and are suitable for oral health.
There is no gum irritation using NewSmile clear aligners.
You can monitor and check on your progress using the NewSmile app.
Consultation is easy and convenient. You can consult a specialist using video call.
There is always online support, with customer service available 24/7.
The payment package for NewSmile clear aligners: The day aligners' one-time payment costs $1,395, while a monthly installment can cost 83 dollars. For nightly aligners, it can cost $1495, with monthly payment costing around 88 dollars.
NewSmile clear aligners are among the clearest, most transparent clear aligners available.
The "Smile Assessment Quiz" is available anytime at your convenience, and NewSmile always replies quickly.
No worries if you do not qualify for NewSmile clear alignment treatment. You can get a refund
NewSmile clear aligners are way less expensive than traditional braces.
You do not need to visit a dental office regularly.
There is always a specialist who can assist you.
Customer service is always available, very reliable, and can assist you anytime.
NewSmile clear aligners are only for minor, moderate cases. Those with extreme or severe teeth misalignment conditions might need other dental procedures or personal, direct intervention from a dental specialist.
Though they are convenient and comfortable to wear, cleaning the clear aligners might need time for some people.
Others might prefer to have intervention from a specialist.
The key is to qualify for NewSmile clear aligners by passing the assessment. Once you do so, you can start acquiring clear aligners. Barring any circumstances, they should not have any problem availing their clear alignment treatment.
But you need to consult with your dentist and clear some oral health issues if you ever have one. Specialists should know what you need, and they are also in the best position to assess what is good or best for you.
Here are some worthy observations concerning NewSmile:
NewSmile clear aligners cost way less than traditional braces and other clear aligner brands.
Very efficient, practical, and comfortable despite costing less.
The comprehensive payment package they offer, the one-time payments or monthly installments, makes them more appealing than others.
NewSmile concentrates on those with mild and moderate teeth misalignment cases, making the company and the product more adept at responding to challenges and extraordinarily adaptive to embracing modern technology concerning those dental issues.
They have more freebies compared to other brands.
The customer service is very reliable, friendly, and always available.
An at-home clear alignment treatment throughout is possible.
If you want to have your clear aligners from NewSmile or have questions, you can visit their website, https://newsmilelife.com/. They would be more than willing to answer your queries concerning clear aligners and everything about it.
Use the discount code STARTJOURNEY for $100 OFF when you get started
Like NewSmile, Alignerco is pretty new in the market, but they hit the ground running, establishing a dental network all across the United States just before the pandemic. Alignerco, on their website, boasts of personnel who have extensive knowledge concerning dentistry and dental surgery.
Barely new in the field, what they offer on the table is nothing short of enticing, if not impressive. They also offer far less expensive clear aligners, like NewSmile, including retainers and whitening kits. They also offer a refund for those who use the impressive kit but would not qualify.
Mild and moderate teeth misalignment conditions, such as overbite, spacing, and crowding, are the ones that Alignerco promises to treat. Some customers claimed they were thrilled by the clear alignment treatment offered by Alignerco and recommended it to others.
How to get Alignerco clear aligners
Getting clear aligners is not that altogether different from other clear aligner brands:
Step 1: Are you a candidate?
Alignerco must know if you are a perfect fit for their clear aligners. You must answer some questions and give them some details so that they will know and assess you properly if you can go to the next step, which is having the impression kits.
Step 2: They want to get your "impression"
Like all other clear aligner brands, they will need to have your teeth impression so that their team can analyze it. The teeth impression will be their ultimate blueprint for making your clear aligners.
Step 3: Getting it "straight"
They will create the aligners and plan your treatment based on the impressions you have made of your teeth. The treatment is custom-made specifically for you.
Step 4: Wearing the new smile
Once everything is settled, you can now pay for the clear aligners kit. Just follow their instructions for you to have that incredible, lovely smile.
Important Reminder: They offer discounts and packages now and then, from their services to different products like impression kits. Though way less expensive than other clear aligner brands, the discount and packages are usually limited offers, meaning they are available only for a short period.
The clear aligners are BPA-free and prescribed by their licensed team of experts.
They have a "Smile Projection," a 3D animation treatment proposal, which shows the "before" and "after" position of your teeth.
You will be assigned a "Smile Crew Member," who you will contact if you have questions.
Relatively cheaper compared to other clear aligner brands. They typically cost around $1145, but the offer varies depending on promos and discounts. Right now, they cost $895.
They offer various payment packages and discount now and then
Freebies and other items are part of the package
Like in the NewSmile, the impression kit is refundable if you do not qualify.
You have a specific person assigned to you whom you can ask if there is any problem.
Less expensive than traditional braces or other clear aligner brands
There is no need for visits to a dental office or frequent, personal intervention by a specialist.
Like NewSmile, clear aligners of Alignerco are mostly for mild and moderate teeth misalignment conditions.
Alignerco is relatively new in the field, and samples about their customers or patients are not that big enough to warrant or guarantee efficiency in treatment.
Limited offers, as the name suggests, are limited.
And though there are limited offers, you may pay for other products such as retainers, which you need to wear for 4 to 6 months, maybe longer.
Others might prefer visiting a dental office or frequent intervention by the dentist.
Alignerco clear aligners are way less expensive, even by industry standards. As customers and client reviews post on their website, many are enthralled, claiming the treatment they offer is truly effective.
But there probably lies the rub. Alignerco may still need to prove a lot, for they are relatively new. The sample size of their clients and customers might still be too small compared to others, assurances from them, too few.
And since they are still new, some problems and issues concerning their treatment or effectiveness of their clear aligners may take some time to come out or be made public.
All this is not to suggest that they are not effective, but only that it is still too early to tell, based on their track record, to judge the overall efficacy of their treatment and the effectiveness of their clear aligners.
If you want to have your clear aligners from NewSmile or have questions, you can visit their website using the link below. They would be more than willing to answer your queries concerning clear aligners and everything about it.
Can I get aligners without consulting a dentist?Never fail to consult your dentist in matters concerning oral health. It would be best to consult a dental professional before ordering clear aligners. They will help you with the pros and cons and help you achieve the desired results concerning straightening your teeth and oral health.
How long do I have to wear aligners?Depending on the individual's need, one may wear aligners from a couple of months to a year. One may need to wear it for 8-10 months for those wearing night aligners.
Should I keep my Invisible Aligners?Yes, keep them. Never throw your aligners away, even after the step, and you might need them later to back track. Always keep them safe and away from pets and children.
Can I get aligners if I have a missing tooth?Yes, you can.
How can I keep my aligners clean?You must keep your aligners clean by ensuring that your mouth is clean. Brush and floss your teeth always before wearing your aligners to keep them clean and avoid plaque and bacteria build-up. Avoid habits that may stain your teeth, like smoking and drinking sodas and coffee. Also, ask your dentist about cleaning solutions for your aligners.
How long do I need to wear aligners?It depends on the severity of the teeth misalignment condition. But usually, you will need to wear it within four to six months. The average is five months for night aligners, but some may need to wear it for eight to ten months, depending on the case.
Can I speed up the treatment?No, you can't. Clear aligners are designed to move your teeth and put them in position slowly and in increments at proper intervals. It can negatively impact your treatment if you speed up the process and might cause damage to your teeth and gums.
Is clear alignment treatment safe?It is safe. Materials used for making clear aligners are all FDA-approved and deemed fit for oral wear. However, it would be best to consult your dentist first before having a clear aligner treatment. Upon wearing clear aligners, you might have other preexisting conditions that may impact your overall oral health.
Can I get these clear aligners outside of the United States?Yes, some brands deliver outside of the country, while others have branches worldwide.
How do I keep my clear aligners clean?Some habits like constant drinking of coffee might stain your teeth. Make sure that your mouth is clean before wearing them. You must brush and floss your teeth constantly before wearing your aligners to prevent plaque and bacteria buildup. Some habits, like drinking tea, coffee, or sodas, and smoking, may stain your teeth, so minimize their consumption as much as possible. Some cleaning solutions are also available and made specifically for cleaning clear aligners. You can ask your dentist about it.
How can I know if I am fit to have clear aligners?You need to answer some questions. In the case of NewSmile, take the "Smile Assessment Quiz" to know if you are a perfect candidate to wear their clear aligners.
What comes with my clear aligners?Aligners usually come with a set of retainers and a whitening kit. Some brands offer it as freebies while others do not.
Final Thoughts: Do they offer the same?
At first glance, it looks as if they both offer almost the same package on the table, albeit with one significant difference, which is in pricing. Since NewSmile and Alignerco offer the same, would it be correct to say that for customers, Alignerco has a more enticing offer compared to NewSmile?
If they truly offer the same, then the price difference might be significant to warrant preferring one brand to another. But as we know, when it comes to brands, there is a lot more than what meets the eye. It is essential, therefore, to examine the two brands closely.
The differences in pricing could be attributed to the fact that Alignerco needs to gain a foothold in the market. A relatively low price is a surefire marketing strategy that would captivate would-be clients, giving them an extra look they need.
The look, yes, but on a second, closer look, efficiency is what truly matters. Since Aliognerco is relatively new, the sample is tiny compared to others in the market. It isn't easy to ascertain whether their clear aligners and the treatment are effective or genuinely satisfy their customers.
And here, NewSmile, though it might be new too and more expensive, has considerable experience enough to warrant the efficiency and effectiveness of their clear aligners. We can account for the difference in prices to the assurance and guarantee that theirs is a far more effective treatment, based on track record and experience.
But we are only here talking of the effectiveness of treatment and track record. Aesthetics-wise, NewSmile truly offers one of the clearest, and most transparent aligners available. It is as if you are not wearing any dental appliance at all, with a very comfortable wear. Based on our research, NewSmile also offers superior service when it comes to support, instructions, and response time. On top of that, NewSmile also offers a monitoring service that is not available with Alignerco. For these reasons, our pick goes to NewSmile.
To summarize, while companies in this industry offer almost the same package, there are differences of service, support and quality of products. The significant difference in prices, may sometimes seem to be a real bargain; however, going the cheapest route often turns out to be a big gamble instead.
Best Value
Verified and approved.
Dr. Shadi Hosseini, DDS
A teledentistry enthusiast, Dr. Shadi Hosseini has been featured on Good Morning America, as well as Men's Health Magazine. She has practiced in multiple states including cities such as Manhattan, NY, and Beverly Hills, CA. She brings over 15 years of experience being an Invisalign Gold provider.
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With the increased popularity of at-home clear aligners in recent years, we took an opportunity to provide valuable opinions for those that want to learn more. We aim to educate those who have always wanted a straighter, and more beautiful smile, and functional teeth for your whole life. It doesn't matter what mistakes you've made in the past, or what you didn't know before. Your mouth can heal itself, and it's not too late to begin!


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There's been so much news about the Covid-19 crisis recently that it's hard to imagine that less than a year ago climate change – the "most systemic threat to humankind" in the words of UN Secretary General António Guterres – was one of the most widely reported and discussed topics.
Climate reporting experienced a surge in 2019. A survey of 100 major global media outlets found a 73% increase on reports on climate change compared to 2018. Oxford Dictionaries made "climate emergency" the 2019 Word of the Year, as use of the term had increased 100-fold over the course of the year. The youth-led Fridays For Future movement spread to over 150 countries. And extreme weather events, wildfires and glacier-loss combined with the global climate movement to create high levels of public concern, with more media outlets reporting on the issue and exploring new forms of reporting. Covering Climate Now, a global news initiative organised by journalists that describes itself as "committed to more and better coverage of the defining story of our time", had signed up 400 outlets by the end of last year.
To some extent, China's climate reporting in 2019 reflected what was happening internationally. Incidences of the Chinese term for "climate change", as tracked by Baidu's News Index, increased five-fold on 2018, with topics such as the summer heatwave and Amazon fires being reported and subsequently widely discussed on social media.
While the Covid-19 pandemic has displaced climate change in the headlines, the climate emergency continues. Indeed, poorly designed economic stimulus measures could boost global emissions. Reporting and communications on climate change need to increase, not slow down because of the coronavirus.
This year, China Dialogue partnered again with the China Association for NGO Cooperation (CANGO) to hold the 2020 Climate Press Award. The awards committee selected the best examples of reporting and communications from over 50 pieces submitted by journalists and NGOs. On 24 July, China Dialogue and CANGO invited the writers of winning pieces and NGO representatives to join almost 70 of their colleagues in an online seminar to share their experiences and discuss the challenges to reporting on climate in China.
Outstanding climate reporting in 2019
Best News Reporting
Zhang Zizhu, Huang Yaohao; Caixin Weekly
Madrid climate talks disappoint, to continue next year
Best Feature
Peng Qinqin, Du Caicai; Caixin Weekly
Creating climate markets
Wang Jiaxing; China Youth Daily
Global fever
Excellent Feature
Xia Zhijiang; Intellectual
The Muli forest fire was no surprise
Most Innovative Journalism
Zhang Yongning; Weather.com.cn
China's 500 years of flood and drought
The awards committee members included: Zeng Fanxu, associate professor at the School of Journalism & Communication, Tsinghua University; Gu Hepeng, senior science journalist and professor at Soochow University's School of Communication; and Jing Hui, programme director of strategic communications at Energy Foundation China.
Alongside the journalism awards, Greenovation Hub won the Best award for its communications work on the Madrid climate talks (educating the Chinese public about what the climate negotiations are about); and Greenpeace won the Second Best award in the same category for its public education campaign on the benefits of renewable energy.
Comments from the seminar participants
Jia Feng, director of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment's Centre for Environmental Education and Communications
The topic of climate change isn't as mysterious and remote as it once was. It's gradually moved from scientific papers to the mass media, a topic of conversation for many, including ordinary members of the public. We have a few communications targets to achieve: First, communicating scientific knowledge about climate change. Second, communicating the actions various countries are taking on climate change. Third, we need to present climate change theory, actions and practices in stories that the public will find accessible and enjoyable, and share these via traditional and social media.
I think we still have a long way to go. For example, how can we combine climate change topics with the public's daily choices and low-carbon changes? There's a lack of research on this, and a lack of vivid and compelling stories. [Such stories] are needed to make the protection of the environment and the planet a matter of concern for Chinese society – not just government or business, but the people – so they implement green and low-carbon lifestyle choices. This is perhaps the ultimate aim of climate communications, and our mission.
Zeng Fanxu, associate professor at the School of Journalism & Communication, Tsinghua University
Media workers and scientists have very different ways of thinking. Journalists always want to find a dramatic story, scientists are in search of scientific truths. If journalists want to tell climate and environment stories well, they need to understand mainstream scientific thinking on climate issues and even learn the 'unwritten rules' of science, so they can find the information they need faster.
And we should also look for ways to include wider social angles in typical climate issues, to take a more overall view of the complex relationships between the climate, society and the economy. Including more compelling social angles in climate reporting, or adding in the policy implications, will also make it more accessible.
Wang Jiaxing; journalist with China Youth Daily's Freezing Point magazine and writer of Global fever
The key to climate reporting is journalists understanding of the issues. Looking back at writing that piece, I still think the overall content (high temperatures and global warming) needs to be better connected to everyday lives and people, to make it easier to read and interesting. So when writing on science and the climate, alongside our conventional reporting we can try linking these topics to matters of public concern, to better reach the readers.
And I think science writing needs more analogies and understandable language. If there are a lot of technical terms and figures, without any explanation, the readers will struggle to understand. Our editorial departments stresses avoiding technical terms when possible. And if you have to use them, add in analogies and explanations to help the reader understand.
Finally, when interviewing scientists, I make an effort to bring up issues of public concern, or general knowledge. I think it's a process of creating a dialogue between scientists and the public. For scientists who don't pay much attention to communicating with the public, journalists can act as a bridge. And it's best if scientists have some good ways of explaining their work.
Jing Hui, programme director of strategic communications at Energy Foundation China
Those of us involved in climate communications often hear questions like "What has climate change got to do with me?" or "How effective are small changes I make going to be?" Or people ask what the climate movement has achieved after all these years. These are barriers to understanding that we have to overcome in our work. There's a certain threshold to understanding climate issues, and if we want the public to be more accepting, we need to help them over that threshold, or even tackle misunderstandings. For example, some people think low-carbon development is more expensive and will reduce GDP. You need to remove those misunderstandings before you can have a smooth dialogue.
Zhang Yongning, Weather.com.cn
If climate communications are to reach a wider audience, they need to be aimed at various types of people. You can't just talk about how many degrees temperatures are going to rise by, you need to discuss the impact this will have on various industries and people's actual lives, to narrow the gap between the issue and their realities. I also think we should focus on individual stories that reflect a wider picture, because using social issues to approach climate change will get a better response from the public. For me, all news is climate news.


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For the Lord's Day, June 14, 2020
Dear Saints,
I see an interesting connection of wisdom with something I read in Malcolm Gladwell's book, The Tipping Point, along with a small section of the Westminster Larger Catechism's (WLC) teaching on duties required in the Sixth Commandment, "Thou Shalt Not Kill" (Exodus 20:13). Here's what the WLC 135 includes as required positively from the negative command:
" … a sober use of meat, drink, physick, sleep, labour, and recreations …"
Why is such required in the commandment to not take the life of someone else? Because there is wisdom in recognizing how strain on our physical state of being can cause us to be in danger of impulsive reactions that could, in extreme moments, endanger the life of another. We all understand we are more irritable when we have gone too long without eating (or eating properly) or getting proper rest. Sometimes the best thing we can do for the good of others is to take a nap (my children have learned this about me!). Notice also how important it is to recreate (encouraging me as we prepare to take a long-needed mountain-lake cabin vacation).
Here's the connection with Mr. Gladwell's book. The environmental factors we find ourselves in (and which we often should look to moderate) can have a significant impact on how we or others behave ourselves (well or badly). In his sections on "The Power of Context", having cited historical and psychological case studies, Mr. Gladwell shares:
"Epidemics are sensitive to the conditions of the times and places in which they occur … The impetus to engage in a certain kind of behavior is not coming from a certain kind of person but from a feature of the environment … there are instances where you can take normal people from good schools and happy families and good neighborhoods and powerfully affect their behavior merely by changing the immediate details of their situation."
We are not here teaching bare behaviorism. But the truth is, we are human and weak and limited. He continues,
"Character is more like a bundle of habits and tendencies and interests, loosely bound together and dependent, at certain times, on circumstance and context. The reason that most of us seem to have a consistent character is that most of us are really good at controlling our environment … small changes in context can be just as important in tipping epidemics … a number of relatively minor changes in our external environment can have a dramatic effect on how we behave and who we are."
What's the point I want to share with you this evening? The same as the WLC section noted above. We are responsible to do the best we can to control our environments in our home, church, and state for the best possible outcomes. Instead of complaining about ourselves and others, how about we proactively seek ways to support one another to improve their situations where we recognize their weaknesses? Set yourself and others up for success by how you try and provide a helpful environment that avoids surprises and stress with things like appropriate and adequate diet, medical support, sleep, work, and play.
So much of how we can do good and handle challenges is by seeking to maximize opportunities and minimize difficulties for ourselves and others. We don't need to test ourselves in the extreme — in fact, we should avoid it. And this can help us understand ourselves and others and be forgiving and patient when we consider life phases of dramatic circumstances. And it can help us try and set up the best situations to help one another shine our brightest. Especially for those who are in higher responsibility, thinking ahead for how to create environments that tend toward tipping to pinnacle points rather than being tipped over beyond our natural limits is a wise consideration.
Semper Reformanda,
Pastor Grant
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Making its first stop off Phuket a little later, on April 6, is another equally notable vessel, Silversea Cruises' new flagship, Silver Spirit.
While the QM2 is reported to have space for 3056 guests and 1253 crew, the Silver Spirit is built to carry 540 guests and a crew of 376.
Silver Spirirt visited Hong Kong for the first time on Monday at the halfway stage of her inaugural 119-day world cruise, which began in Los Angeles.
With a guest-to-crew ratio of 1.4 to 1, Silver Spirit passengers also enjoy one of the highest space ratios at sea with 6700 cubic feet per guest.
According to a media release, the Art Deco-inspired Silver Spirit ''sets new standards in luxury cruising and guests onboard will enjoy an unmatched level of pampering and personalised service.''
Guests can enjoy a butler assigned to every suite; complimentary beverages, wines and spirits served throughout the ship; 24-hour room service; stocked in-suite beverage cabinet, ''and all gratuities.''
After Hong Kong the Silver Spirit sails on to Vietnam then visits Bangkok (March 30-April 1) and Samui (April 1); Singapore (April 3); Malaysia (April 4-5); and Phuket on April 6 followed by Sri Lanka, India, Oman, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Monaco, Spain, Portugal and the Channel Islands.
One aspect of interest will be the reaction of passengers to Phuket's pointedly expensive tuk-tuks and taxis.
This time last year, Phuketwan was sent email correspondence between a cruise company management and a Phuket restaurant, which ends with the cruise management expressing the intent to complain directly to Phuket's governor.
Here we republish the edited exchanges that first appeared on Phuketwan on March 14 last year:
From the cruise line: ''We were happy to promote your lovely restaurant and we did get a few good comments from a few guests who visited your venue. We would have liked to send you more people, but unfortunately the taxi situation in the Phuket Port is terrible.
The local drivers who were in the port all work together with the same attitude and that is to totally rip-off tourists. These drivers were not pleasant to deal with at all, and for the next visit we are suggesting that the ship anchors off Patong Beach instead of docking in the Phuket Port.''
From the restaurant: ''Yes we all know the taxi driver situation in Phuket is horrific. Those same drivers will probably be the same ones in Patong, too, but at least from Patong it is not such a long drive and people can also opt for not going anywhere. Unfortunately we don't have a pick up service, either.''
From the cruise line, intended for the governor: ''Following our vessel's recent visit to Phuket, we would like to bring to your attention the extreme challenges faced in the Phuket Port with regard to taxis. The drivers on standby in the port quoted ridiculous fares from the start and it was clear that they were aiming to really extort money from our Residents, Guests and Crew.
We were informed that the drivers are part of the local community and are the only taxi vehicles allowed to pick-up from this area and that the port has no control over this. After we spoke with our Thai crew members on the ship about the proper rates that should be charged, we then attempted to negotiate more decent rates.
At one point the situation became quite unbearable and some of the drivers became verbally abusive when it was mentioned that their rates were ridiculous and way too high for us to consider.
It came down to the fact that the drivers refused to even consider to take the business if their rate wasn't paid and they simply preferred to sit down and wait for another hopeful customer whom they could overcharge, even after they were warned that we would not give them any further business.
From this point onwards, the front office team recommended private transfers to be booked through the contracted tour company and no further taxi bookings were made.
Thank you for your time and we trust that this situation will be looked into further as it is totally unacceptable and extremely bad for tourism.''
An initial complaint by the cruise line company to the Tourism Authority of Thailand brought no response.
A representative from the restaurant asked the cruise line whether the email exchange could be passed on to Phuketwan, and the cruise line manager agreed.
One year on, Phuketwan will be keen to see whether the QM2 and the Silver Spirit dock at Phuket's deep sea port or in Patong Bay, and whether the tuk-tuks and taxi drivers have improved their attitude over the past 12 months.


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Lesson Number: 5
Maine Song and Story Sampler
Curriculum Connections Series
Lesson Number: 5
Standards Connection: Social Studies Maine Learning Results – Parameters of Essential Instruction (standard B-2). B. Civics and Government. 2. Rights, Duties, Responsibilities, and Citizen Participation in Government.
Geographic Region: Statewide
Grade Level: 10-12
Instructional Time: Approximately one to one and one-half hours
Introduction: Citizens participate in government, exercise their rights and fulfill their responsibilities in formal and informal ways. The history of citizen governance in Maine is robust. Maine's people have articulated the republican virtues of local governance, citizen advocacy and educated participation for nearly two centuries. Maine's democratic tradition spans generations and has crossed regional and class boundaries. In this exercise students will have the opportunity to learn how citizens in Maine's working class communities have seized the opportunity to make change and fulfilled their obligations as community leaders.
Materials: The following materials are required for this lesson:
- Digital and sound projection equipment, e.g. a MLTI laptop in one-to-one computing environments OR a teacher-directed LCD/sound projection system in traditional classrooms.
- Access to the Maine Song and Story Sampler website.
- Writing materials.
Pre-Teaching: Students should be familiar with the diversity Maine's resource-based economy and the geography of Maine. At a minimum, they should understand where Maine's seafood, agricultural, dairy and lumber industries have traditionally been based.
Activity: The teacher will explain how Maine workers have affected public policy through protest, strikes, negotiation and public information campaigns. Students will be guided to the MS&SS website shown documents "John Roberts," which tells the story of the death of a river driver and the humorous song "Canaday-I-O" sung by Robert French (Franklin), which describes a winter working in the Canadian woods gone awry. In MLTI equipped or other one-to-one computer-based classrooms students will review the documents independently. In traditional classrooms the teacher will project the documents. Students should be instructed to take notes on the content of the documents and their impressions of the participants.
Students will then have a short time (suggested time limit < 30 minutes) to compose a comparative essay in response to the prompt: "Which forms of work song do you think have been most effective in changing the work environment in Maine, ballads like "John Roberts" or humorous songs such as "Canaday-I-O"?
Students will then be paired to summarize their conclusions with a partner. Each student will be responsible for reading and commenting in writing on his partner's essay, as well as discussing the documents and prompt with their partner. Teachers should note who is partnered with whom in order to assess mastery of this standard.
Assessment: Teachers may choose to assess student writing based upon the rubrics or standards of their respective districts. Mastery of PEI B-2 may be assessed through a review of the content of the student's essay and through a review of the student's critique of his partner's work.
Download pdf: MSSS B-2


text: Timmins-James Bay MP Charlie Angus is asking the federal government to include the Ring of Fire in their upcoming budget. This comes on the heels of the provincial government simply re-announcing a previous commitment to the chromite project in their budget last week. Angus has written to the federal Natural Resource Minister, Jim Carr, to try and get some money secured for the project. Angus says the Ring of Fire has a six-billion dollar potential, which would create over five-thousand jobs.


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PHILADELPHIA — Bill Clinton has attended every Democratic National Convention since 1972. He's been a heavily featured speaker at every single one since his 1988 keynote address.
He was a symbol of party unity in 2008, and he brought the house down as the "explainer in chief" in 2012 who defended the nitty-gritty of Barack Obama's policies even better than the president himself.
The former president is a genuine star in the Democratic Party — first as a symbol of youth, then of power, then simply of charisma and political success, and then of unity.
This year, of course, a featured speaking role was inevitable — not only is Bill Clinton a popular former president, but he is the nominee's spouse.
But in the years since he left office, the party has left him behind. In many ways, he's become as obsolete ideologically as Jimmy Carter was in 1992. The electoral base and ideology his wife has embraced signals a very different Democratic Party — one that has changed profoundly in the past quarter-century.
The party of Clinton is very much not the party of Clinton in ways that would be easier to see were they not still named Clinton.
The old New South
Back in 1992 (with an assist from Ross Perot), Bill Clinton carried Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Georgia while losing Florida and Virginia. In 1996, he added Florida but lost Colorado.
This wasn't the old days before the great realignment. Democratic Party wins in the South were grounded in the African-American community, and most whites voted Republican. But Democrats ran well enough to win in those states where incomes were the lowest, bringing along downscale whites for whom multigenerational political allegiances still meant something.
But this allegiance also meant something to the Clinton-era national party. Bill was a Southerner, and so was Al Gore. And the party's values had at least one foot in the cultural norms of the white South. Unlike his two Yankee predecessors as Democratic nominee, Clinton backed the death penalty. He backed school uniforms. He backed the V-chip, an ultimately doomed effort to keep salacious television programming away from children. He signed the Defense of Marriage Act, and he was aloof to labor unions.
This was the politics of what was called, at the time, the New South. Not politically dominated by white supremacy anymore. Forward-looking and interested in economic development. But still in some fundamental ways conservative. Churchy. Patriotic. Skeptical of radicals and agitators and the political left.
Bill's legacy became a millstone for Hillary
To a striking extent, almost everything that was distinctive about Bill's approach to being a Democrat — the lack of enthusiasm for unions, the opposition to marriage equality, the tough-on-crime and tough-on-defense postures, welfare reform — became a millstone around Clinton's neck in the course of the 2016 primary campaign.
Bernie Sanders, a self-marginalizing figure who'd been way out on the left fringe of the party in the 1990s, suddenly emerged with political positions that were near the party's center of gravity.
Abolishing cash assistance pushed deep poverty too high. Mass incarceration was out of control. Americans should get over their religious objections to LGBTQ equality. Abortion should be available without apology. Stand with labor against corporate-driven trade deals.
Hillary Clinton won the primary. But the platform she ended up embracing was a lot closer to where Sanders was in 1996 than to where Bill was.
Bill Clinton helped Democrats transcend Clintonism
The irony is that Bill Clinton himself deserves an enormous amount of credit (or, if you prefer, blame) for crafting the new Democratic Party that would leave him behind.
Part of this is a matter of changing context. Some of Clinton's positions on race and LGBTQ matters appear retrograde today. But at the time he was the first president in American history to appear personally comfortable with black people and to have African Americans in his inner circle. He was the first president to ever recognize LGBTQ people as such, and to court them politically or do anything for them on their issues.
If Clinton's approach appears outdated today, it's because he field-tested the idea of a racially integrated, gay-friendly party and showed it could work.
But beyond those specifics, it was Bill Clinton who showed that Democrats could govern. Harry Truman and Lyndon Johnson both declined opportunities to run for reelection because they mired the country in unpopular wars that destroyed their political standing. Jimmy Carter lost reelection in a landslide amid high unemployment and ruinous inflation.
Clinton, by contrast, presided over an eight-year run of peace and prosperity. He proved, for the first time in generations, that Democrats could govern at the highest level. That laid the groundwork for the more ambitious Democratic Party of the Obama era, and for the even more ambitious one that Hillary Clinton is leading this week.


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It is not encouraged for people to go out to travel during a pandemic because it increases the risk of contracting the Corona virus. The risk goes up since one would be around people and it is not guaranteed that some others would be responsible enough to wear a mask or maintain a distance of six feet. In the news and in social media, we see individuals that disregard the safety of others in order to satisfy themselves by not wearing a mask and making light of the pandemic. However, if we ourselves were to take it upon us to take the necessary precaution to not contract the virus, it is a kind of help to others around us.
The idea of traveling is intimidating and one would only do so if it were a necessity. But one can be safe if one were to ensure that he or she is keeping guard against anything that would give a coronavirus infection a chance to come about:
Keep on yourself a pack of wet hand wipes. A bathroom is not present in every area we move to. A pack of wet hand wipes will hopefully clean our hands before we can reach a sink with soap. An alternative is hand sanitizer, which a majority of people would encourage others to pack in any event that traveling is a possibility.
Maintain a distance of six feet. It is common knowledge to keep away from people, so that contracting the virus has a less likely chance. This is because the virus can be obtained from breathing in air contaminated with the virus. Therefore, number three is encouraged.
Wear a mask. Covering one's mouth will prevent the virus from entering it. A mask is required whenever one has to go to a store to buy something and if, one were to look around himself or herself, everyone is wearing a mask. Well, they should be.
Wash your hands. When given the chance to go to the restroom, one must wash his or her hands with soap and water for at least twenty to thirty seconds. It must be a thorough wash, as well.
The four strategies are only a few, but they are what a lot of people are practicing and adhering to in order to keep themselves as clean and coronavirus free as much as possible. Traveling does not seem so scary anymore if one is confident in their self-sanitization.


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Culture Shock in Brazil: A Foreigner's Guide to Doing Business
Big, beautiful Brazil!
For many foreigners doing business in the country for the first time, it can be a bit overwhelming!
If you visit Brazil with certain expectations and preconceptions, be prepared for a shock!
The culture in Brazil is very unique; if you don't understand the people and their way of life, it can be easy to fail.
So, in this blog, we're going to look at 6 common aspects of Brazil that cause culture shock for foreigners doing business in the country.
Don't miss out!
At the END of the PAGE you'll find a link to a FREE guide on Brazilian CULTURE, ETIQUETTE and BUSINESS practices.
Diversity in Brazil
When we talk about Brazil, remember that not only is this country the size of a continent, but it is also one of the most ethnically and culturally diverse countries on the planet.
Brazilian diversity is deeply rooted in the ethnic origins of the people, (primarily European, African and Amerindians).
The cultures, religions and customs of these ethnic groups have assimilated over time to create the rich tapestry making up Brazilian culture.
It's important to note, that like any other country, Brazil also has affluent and disenfranchised areas. For example, individuals may live in rich areas, poor areas or even slums and ghettos.
These economic experiences further shape the many subcultures which make up Brazilian culture.
With this in mind, be aware that we're making broad brushstroke statements when talking about culture shock in Brazil.
Photo by Vinicius "amnx" Amano on Unsplash
Did you know the yellow on the Brazilian flag represents gold? The green represents Brazil's natural splendour!
Written in Portuguese is "Ordem e Progresso" which means "Order and Progress" in English.
"Where are the English Speakers?"
Although English is commonly spoken in the business world and in the big cities such as Rio de Janeiro and San Paulo, very few Brazilians speak English outside of this.
As such, it's important to learn at least basic Brazilian Portuguese to get around.
A frustration vented by many foreigners, however, is that Brazilians tend to speak quite quickly and that they have to be reminded to slow down.
It's also fair to say that pronunciation is key but that it's not always obvious how to pronounce a word.
This in itself can be a challenge and result in miscommunications!
"Whoa! The traffic!"
A common culture shock for foreigners from countries where traffic rules are closely followed is that the roads in Brazil can seem quite dangerous.
Clearly, not all drivers drive dangerously, but it's not uncommon for expats and visiting business people to report feeling unsafe when using the roads.
For example, there's a sense that Brazilians don't always follow the traffic rules, that speed limits are perceived as suggestions only and that cars are routinely parked on sidewalks or in front of driveways.
In some areas, crossing roads can be challenging as pedestrians don't have right of way which can make crossing a hazardous exercise.
"When are they going to turn up?"
The fluid approach to time takes a lot of getting used to for foreigners from time-sensitive cultures.
Brazilians tend to take a fairly flexible approach with time.
They don't necessarily see it as a tangible construct in the same way that people from countries such as the US, UK, or Germany might.
They also tend to prioritise relationships over time. As such, if someone needs something, then this need might take precedence over being on time for a pre-arranged meeting.
In a business setting, it's fair to say that if a meeting is booked for 09:00 am, attendees might well show up at 09:15 or even later.
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Brazilians are a very relationship-orientated people. If you really want to make an impact, you have to invest time in building relationships, which means plenty of eating and drinking!
Find out more in this blog about Brazilian values and how they impact business.
"What are they doing stood so close to me?"
Another common culture shock is the lack of physical space.
Brazilians are very comfortable with being tactile around each other.
Although people who don't know each other well might just exchange a handshake, it's fair to say that hugs, kisses and pats on the back are a common greetings in the Brazilian workplace.
Brazilians also tend to stand fairly close to each other when talking or walking together.
The concept of physical space, which is so common in Western business culture, is certainly not part of Brazilian business culture.
"Will you stop with the personal questions!?"
The lack of proxemics lends itself well to the fact that Brazilians tend to be incredibly relationship-focused and friendly.
In fact, relationships are critical to getting things done in the business world.
Jumping straight into business isn't necessarily the best way to do business in Brazil.
For example, Brazilians negotiate with people, they don't negotiate with organisations.
This can be a significant cultural change for expats relocating from Western business cultures as they need to learn to nurture and build relationships before business can be done.
"Why do they say 'yes' but don't follow through?"
One of the biggest culture shocks for foreigners is the ambiguous meaning of the word 'yes'.
In Western cultures, 'yes' means 'yes'. However, in Brazil, it can mean yes, maybe or even no.
With the value placed on relationships, Brazilians may well say yes to protect feelings, even if they actually mean no.
Although Brazilians tend to be able to 'read between the lines' to decode the true intent behind the word, many Westerners learn about the ambiguity of this word the hard way!
Expert Training on Brazilian Business Culture
These are just a few examples of the challenges foreigners face when doing business in Brazil.
To learn more about Brazilian business culture, why not invest in one of our Brazil Cultural Training Webinars?
These are delivered by Brazil experts and are a great way of developing the skills and understanding needed to make a positive impression in Brazil, build productive relationships and to deliver successful business outcomes.
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And should not I pity Nineveh, that great city, in which there are more than 120,000 persons who do not know their right hand from their left, and also much cattle?"
And should not you have had mercy on your fellow servant, as I had mercy on you?'
But he was angry and refused to go in. His father came out and entreated him, but he answered his father, 'Look, these many years I have served you, and I never disobeyed your command, yet you never gave me a young goat, that I might celebrate with my friends. But when this son of yours came, who has devoured your property with prostitutes, you killed the fattened calf for him!' And he said to him, 'Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours. It was fitting to celebrate and be glad, for this your brother was dead, and is alive; he was lost, and is found.'"
The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. The Lord is good to all, and his mercy is over all that he has made.
Your righteousness is like the mountains of God; your judgments are like the great deep; man and beast you save, O Lord.
"Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and call out against it, for their evil has come up before me."
And as for your little ones, who you said would become a prey, and your children, who today have no knowledge of good or evil, they shall go in there. And to them I will give it, and they shall possess it.
When God saw what they did, how they turned from their evil way, God relented of the disaster that he had said he would do to them, and he did not do it. But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was angry.
"Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and call out against it the message that I tell you." So Jonah arose and went to Nineveh, according to the word of the Lord. Now Nineveh was an exceedingly great city, three days' journey in breadth.
"Come now, let us reason together, says the Lord: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool.
You cause the grass to grow for the livestock and plants for man to cultivate, that he may bring forth food from the earth
The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food in due season. You open your hand; you satisfy the desire of every living thing.
These all look to you, to give them their food in due season. When you give it to them, they gather it up; when you open your hand, they are filled with good things.
Unless otherwise indicated, all content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. Copyright ©2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Contact me: openbibleinfo (at) gmail.com.


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Alex Raskin reports that if the Nets don't "absolutely need" the cap space, they will not waive Travis Outlaw under the amnesty clause nor renounce their Bird Rights to Kris Humphries.
Raskin quotes a "league source" saying "the Nets aren't expected to amnesty Outlaw AND renounce Humphries unless they absolutely need the cap space," indicating they would do one or the other. Raskin did not indicate which is the more likely but if they renounce Humphries' rights, they can still sign him, but to a lesser contract.
If the Nets waive Outlaw and his $7 million salary, they'd have $22.5 million to $23 million in cap space.
- 2011 NBA Free Agency Diary - Alex Raskin - HoopsWorld
Source: Amnesty for Outlaw is no guarantee - Mike Mazzeo - ESPN New York


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immoralities, each man is to have his own wife, and each woman is to have her
own husband. The
husband must fulfill his duty to his wife, and likewise also the wife
to her husband. The wife does not have authority over her own body, but the
husband does; and likewise also the husband does not have
authority over his own body, but the wife does. Stop depriving one
another, except by agreement for a time, so that you may devote yourselves to
prayer, and come together again so that Satan will not tempt you because of
your lack of self-control. 1 Corinthians 7:2-5 (NASB)
marriages with little to no physical intimacy. Women have been informed by culture to believe that men always
want sex, and are always ready for sex, so a man who doesn't want sex bewilders us. This is becoming an issue with increasing regularity in my
biblical counseling ministry. It is a
myth that women are not interested in intimacy, and while there are certainly,
exceptions most women are hungry for their husbands loving touch. The reality
is that a woman can be in a marriage where she desires intimacy and her husband
does not.
in the dangers of withholding herself from her husband. We are warned about the
possibility of him straying to pornography, or committing adultery if we aren't
willing to be intimate with him, but what about when intimacy is withheld from
a wife? We are certainly confronted with the opportunities and the temptation
to stray from fidelity, especially in our feelings-based culture where we hear
all the time that our "needs" must be met. Society has emboldened
women to act out sexually through television, romance novels, and books like
Fifty Shades of Gray. We are encouraged to self-gratify by using pornography
and to flirt with emotional and physical adultery through social media.
unfaithful, the majority of women don't stray and but remain steadfast in their
commitment to their husband in the midst of loveless marriages. They are
lonely, aching, hurt, and rejected. They fear others knowing about this, they
struggle with anger, envy, bitterness, and confusion, and this is natural.
such a marriage, pray, pray, pray! As you pray, ask God to help you to focus on
the aspects of your marriage and relationship that already honor Him and to
keep your feet from stumbling into sinful thoughts, beliefs, and desires of the
heart. This battle is fought and won (or lost) in the heart, so guard your
heart well against bitterness and anger. Continue to love him unconditionally.
Your obligation is to honor God by how you conduct yourself in your marriage.
Treat him kindly and lovingly in spite of the hurt and pain you may be feeling.
Immerse yourself in books like 1st and 2nd Peter which
address suffering for righteousness sake.
husband (Romans 12:17-21). If your husband
is a Christian, gently and lovingly point him to the Word of God. First Corinthians
7 clearly says when we marry we belong in every way to our spouse. We commit to
loving and cherishing that person and we both commit to meeting the physical
needs of marriage. I encourage you to be wise, and not to use the Bible as a
weapon in an attempt to force, guilt, or manipulate him into having a physical relationship
with you. Let the Word speak for itself and trust that God will convict his


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