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We called for readers to name a single book that's a clear favorite. There was no question it would be a difficult task for some, who love books the way they love children -- embracing and treasuring them no matter what their age or appearance.
Some readers did offer the name of just one book and often, it was a tome with sentimental roots from childhood, introduced by a loving mom, dad or influential teacher.
Some works, like the No. 1 choice of Massapequa Park's Jane Bavoso, provide a personal connection that no bookstore bestseller could impart.
From children's poems and stories with lessons, enchanting prose that transports us to far away places, or heart-tugging tales that keep us closer to home, books continue to have an impact on our lives.
Here, in letters edited for space, readers share the books so special to them.
-- Gwen Young, Act 2 Editor
I read "The Shell Seekers" by Rosamunde Pilcher many years ago. I love the story but remember it also for the beautiful description of the countryside. It was recommended to me by my mother. After we read it, we discussed it. I guess you could say it was my first book club.
Years later, I found "The World of Rosamunde Pilcher," an illustrated, full-color book of descriptions of the views and places in her books. I gave it to my mother with the inscription:
1996 Dear Mom, To thank you for giving me my love of reading, love of life and love of God. Love Beth.
Beth Scalise, Floral Park
When I was very young, I devoured the Nancy Drew books, trying my best to solve the mystery before Nancy did. Then I discovered "Gone With The Wind" and although I admired Scarlett for her heroism and courage, I also loathed her for her treatment of Rhett, my hero.
For the past 10 years I have been a member of a book club. It has given me the opportunity to discover books I would never have known about or attempted to read. It has really widened my field of literature.
But of all the books I have read and loved over my lifetime, my favorite is a little known coffee table book titled "Island Point of View," created and compiled by an unknown photographer, my late husband, Joe.
Joe taught me to see the beauty of nature through the lens of a camera. He filled his book with pictures he took, from Montauk Point to Brooklyn, and lots of places in between.
He was always amazed when people revealed that they had never been to the East End of Long Island, in his opinion one of the most beautiful spots on earth.
We traveled together, always with his camera in tow, to the lighthouses and to the vineyards. His close-up pictures of flowers we came across on our many journeys are amazing. He often captured the monarch butterfly landing gently, or the busy bee drinking nectar from a sunflower. He was able to see the grace of rolling waves along the beach, his lens finding a lone fisherman at dawn. The innocence of water bubbling over colored rocks caught his keen eye, and he waited patiently each day for the beauty of a sunrise and sunset on our trips out east.
His favorite bridge was in Brooklyn, where he was born. He made many trips to that venerable structure taking shots from all different angles.
The simplicity in his pictures make them almost extraordinary; from an American flag photo reflected through an old glass window on the North Fork; to a long wooden staircase surrounded by Montauk daisies leading down to the beach.
Joe thought we lived in the most amazing place. His intention was to get into his photography full swing after retirement from his real job. Joe was a marketing vice president and so "Island Point of View" came to be. He handed them out freely to friends and family and mailed many to various restaurants around the Island. His intention was to have pictures of Long Island hung on walls of restaurants -- especially the ones that were located on the water.
Joe never got to see his dream come true, but I and many others enjoy the beauty he saw every day in the world around us in his gift of this book. It tells its own story and reminds us to keep a keen eye out for the beauty that surrounds us every day. Especially on this island we call home.
Jane Bavoso, Massapequa Park
When I saw your call for submissions about one's favorite reading item, I knew I had to share my love of the childhood story, "Mary Lou Liked Coconut." with you. It comes from an obscure book housing a collection of short bedtime stories for young children, all written by Lillian Boyer Pennington.
With yellowed and cracked pages, the book is still a priceless gem to me, mostly because it recalls serene childhood memories of my mom sitting on the edge of the bed, reading to me before I fell asleep each night.
The story's plot is quite simple, but its lesson profound. The little girl, Mary Lou, likes coconut in any form and with any other food. After dreamily wishing for an endless supply of coconut, Mary Lou finally saves enough pennies to buy her own box of coconut. She hurries with her prized possession, finds a spot on the roadside curb, and devours the box's content in minutes. That's when the sweet indulgence turns into sour sickness.
Suddenly the coconut at the bottom of the box does not taste as good as the coconut at the top. Even Mary Lou realizes her ultimate greed and senseless need for excess. Like so many of us, she spoiled a good thing by wanting more than she needed. Her mom comes to the rescue. With a spoonful of awful tasting medicine, she washes away the now-dreadful taste of coconut. Soon, Mary Lou's taste buds return to normal, as does her consumption of coconut. In fact, she learns to eat coconut "just like a lady" -- with restraint and in moderation.
This worn and tattered book now sits among my collection of treasured literary works. It is the only book from my childhood that somehow remained with me after college, marriage, several moves, and four children -- none of whom find comfort in the story the way I do. The price on the cover says 79 cents with a markdown to 69 cents -- mere pennies for a priceless lifelong lesson in truly understanding that "less is always more."
Janine Logan, Babylon
The day of my 10th birthday, my father tiptoed into my bedroom and placed a gift-wrapped package at the foot of my bed, then turned and left the room. He didn't know that I was awake. In the wee hours of the morning, as the sun was just coming up, I lay on my stomach with my hands in my chin and began reading "Nobody's Boy," by Hector Malot.
I read, and I couldn't put it down. It was summer -- no school -- so I read until it was time for breakfast. "Nobody's Boy," translated from the French, is a classic in French literature, but no one I know has ever read it. The companion, "Nobody's Girl," is my other literary favorite. Both books are about children with no families and they tell of their trials, adventures and hardships growing up without parents who love them. The language is poetic, touching and visual. The endings still make me cry. They're out of print, and my worn, torn copies, 1929 and 1930 editions, are too battered to have worth for anyone other than for me. I just started "Nobody's Boy" again this morning after seeing Newsday's call for classic favorites. Thank you for the motivation to revisit my favorite books.
Sheila N. Eisinger, St. James
It only took three seconds for me to pick what I regard as my favorite book. It is a threadbare copy of "The Singing World" which I have kept since childhood and treasured all my life. I am 80, so that is a long time to hang on to one book. Louis Untermeyer collected a marvelous compilation of poems for children. I don't know where I got this wonderful book, but I've had it since I was about 7 or 8 years old. I particularly relished the poems of Robert Louis Stevenson, and memorized the shortest ones. Knowing that he had to get up by yellow candlelight, but go to bed while the birds still sang in the trees in summertime, seemed sad to me. He was the sick little boy confined to his bed, who played with his toys on his coverlet.
The idea of "the fog comes in on little cat feet," as described by Carl Sandburg, fascinated me. I was introduced to "Father William" by Lewis Carroll and memorized the charming "The Children's Hour" by Henry Wordsworth Longfellow, a father who plainly delighted in his little girls.
Untermeyer himself wrote many poems, which he included, even as he collected the work of others. The list of poets in that book is amazing. I read Robert Frost, Edna St. Vincent Millay, Christopher Morley, Walt Whitman, Rudyard Kipling, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Edgar Allan Poe, Mr. Anonymous and many others. None of the poems were too long for a young child to appreciate, and I had many favorites. There were fairies, animals, tall tales and ballads. Poems referred to fools, legends, lullabies and heroism. I read about fantasies, open roads, and common things. I was introduced to far off places and the world around us. My love for the written word was nourished and enhanced by my friendly book of poems. Returning after a long absence from my book in order to write about it, I made new discoveries and met old friends. I happily realized that I still had a young mind and an open heart.
Geraldine Ossana, Holbrook
A few books resonate for me. I have two copies of each, one for the house and one for the car.
Each has had multiple readings over the years and continues to make me smile.
"The Big Sleep," by Raymond Chandler. His use of language and imagery drips from the page. A single word can speak volumes, such as the use of durable to describe a woman. His prose concerning the orchid house reeks with imagery. The language leaps off the page. My copy has notes in several colors and the pages are worn.
"Fight Club," by Chuck Palahniuk. A modern work for modern times. I found many parallels to the book after superstorm Sandy ruined my house. "After the first month, I didn't miss television." I return to this book for its uplifting message and deviation from materialism. Palahniuk makes me laugh over and over with his astute observations and stinging wit. I have three copies of this one.
"The Maltese Falcon," by Dashiell Hammett. For many of the same reasons I enjoy Chandler's book, I return to this one. The language, the time forgotten, and the characters all come to life with each reading.
"Double Indemnity," by James M. Cain. Snappy dialogue. Sharp dressers. Bad people. I would like to get a drink with these people, but I would never want them to know where I live.
Brian McHale, Boston
The first time I read "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster, it was 2001 and I was in the fifth grade. I was immediately transported to the same strange lands that Milo (the main character) is sent to. His experiences became mine and his friends became my friends as well. As I have gotten older those experiences and friends have become a permanent part of me. Something about this book has stuck with me for the last 12 years. I have given copies to many friends, read it aloud to whomever will listen, and have purchased many replacement copies for myself. When the 50th anniversary came about I bought a paperback copy with a 50th anniversary seal, the annotated version and a companion book. At one point I wrote to Norton Juster to tell him about my experience with his book, and to my surprise and pleasure he wrote back to me.
"The Phantom Tollbooth" is also a family favorite. Our love for this book goes so far that we have inside jokes based on situations and quotes from the book. There is just something about this book that makes it timeless. There is at least one copy on every bookshelf I have, some well worn, some in mint condition. It is also the only book I have purchased in digital form. It's the perfect book to read at any stage in life; it will change you as a reader!
Leanne Calderone, Selden
My favorite book is "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn." I was in the ninth grade, and my English teacher, Mr. Wasserman, assigned each student a different book to read.
There were two libraries in my area of Brooklyn, and after going to each to find the book, I was disappointed to find none available. My mother suggested I ask Mr. Wasserman to assign another book. However, he insisted that was the one I was to read, and I was very angry at him.
My mother then started calling every library in Brooklyn, One had a copy, but it was far, and we didn't have a car. She asked the librarian to hold the book. We had to take three buses to get there, which took about an hour.
After reading this wonderful book, I understood why Mr. Wasserman wouldn't change it. That book began my journey into the fabulous joy of reading, and I have never stopped. I read constantly and though the books are not always as good as "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn", I love this teacher for inspiring me to develop this great hobby!
Anita Nowak, East Meadow
It was just before summer vacation at the end of third grade when my teacher distributed library discards to the students. My Italian immigrant family did not have many books at home, and I was overjoyed to have a book of my own -- albeit with frayed corners, smudged cover and a few torn pages. The book was "Tales from the Arabian Nights" and it was truly an "Open Sesame" for me to the world of books.
I treasured that old book as those tales from the Arabian Nights carried me to magical faraway lands of Persia, Arabia and Egypt. The characters with the unusual names of Aladdin, Sinbad and Ali Baba -- and even his 40 thieves -- became my fantasy best friends that summer. Most of the illustrations were pen and ink sketches with just a few colorful pages included to enhance my imagination.
Years later, as a university student, I was required to read other tales: Chaucer's "The Canterbury Tales" and Boccaccio's "The Decameron" (in Italian). Somehow those stories did not have the same impact on me as my beloved old book. That book is long gone but the memories are vivid.
I was determined to introduce my favorite characters to my children, grandchildren and my students and so I enjoyed those tales over and over again. The Genie in Aladdin's lamp surely did its magic for me and made me an avid reader. That discarded library book was really a prize and an unforgettable part of my childhood.
Florence Gatto, Bellmore
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Corona Capital is Mexico's Mecca for Music LoversArticle by: Laura Mason|@masonlazarus
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Mexico is a multi-faceted country with many different flavors of festivals to offer locals and visitors alike. Whether Día de los Muertos, Genius Loci, or Vive Latino come to mind when considering festivals to visit in our Central American neighbor, you've got an array of experiences from which to choose. One music festival that should be on any festival-goer's Mexico hit list is Corona Capital, which rivals many large-scale, mainstream music festivals in North America.
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The Foo Fighters, The xx, the incomparable PJ Harvey, Cage The Elephant, Green Day, Phoenix, alt-J, The Shins, Cold War Kids...the list of heavy hitters goes on an on, right into the small print. Not only is the lineup diverse by country of origin, it also represents a large swath of popular genres. There's something for everyone. And when the sun sets, you don't have to stop boogie-ing. There are after parties galore all around town, at many designated venues where acclaimed DJs drop hot tracks all night long.
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All water isn't created equal — different mineral contents and additives lend this staple beverage different tastes. And it's the different taste, along with the purported benefits of certain kinds of water and the grab-and-go convenience, that have helped give rise to a bottled water industry that's worth over $300 billion. While water is and always has been the healthiest option for you — for both your overall health and that of your teeth — trendy bottled waters may actually be doing more harm than good.
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Raising kids is busy work. Parents of infants know how easy it is to get caught up in the day-to-day routine of ensuring baby is happy, healthy and developing properly. Moms and dads of toddlers and preschoolers are always on the go, seemingly doing it all with little to no sleep. Parents with school-aged children are swept up in spirit days, snack duty and extracurricular activities, while parents of teens may be left wondering where all the time went as they tackle broken hearts and college entrance exams.
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Not even a decade ago, the world of 3D printing in dentistry sounded a lot like science fiction. Today, you can walk into your dentist's office and have your mouth scanned and get a completely customized device fit to your unique mouth printed from a computer. Although it's still hard to believe how far technology has come, 3D printing is becoming more and more commonplace in the dental industry — streamlining treatments, saving costs and creating a better fit for patients.
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Regular checkups also allow dental staff to adequately clean your child's teeth — something that brushing and flossing alone cannot do. It's easy for young children to miss spots while brushing or to have trouble flossing because of the small size of their mouths. Dental cleanings give your child a fresh, clean slate to work with.
Home Care
In addition to making and keeping regular dental appointments for your child, you can help prevent cavities by getting your kids into the habit of taking care of their teeth at home. Kids should brush twice a day for at least two minutes at a time, using a toothpaste approved by the American Dental Association.
If your child isn't old enough to avoid swallowing toothpaste, skip those containing fluoride. Once they can spit their toothpaste out, switch to a formula containing the mineral. Flossing, too, should happen at least twice a day. Mouthwashes and rinses are optional but can help — and your dentist may recommend an additional rinse or wash containing fluoride if your drinking water lacks it.
A variety of brush types, styles and sizes exist — while some research suggests that electric toothbrushes may get children's teeth cleaner, it's most important to pick one that your child likes and will use regularly. If possible, let your kids help pick out their toothbrushes. Similarly, devices that help kids floss (like GumChucks or branded, shaped single-use flossers) are available to get kids interested in flossing and make it easier.
Treating Cavities — What's Best?
Even with religiously kept appointments and adequate home care, some children will develop cavities. Whether it's due to sneaking sweet, sugary candy, genetic factors or spacing issues that can lead to a buildup of plaque and bacteria between the teeth, cavities that form must be treated to avoid pain and infection.
There are two main ways of dealing with tooth decay in children — drilling it out of the tooth and filling it to prevent further damage, or sealing it under a crown or filling without drilling it to stop its spread to surrounding teeth.
Research suggests that there's no marked difference in outcomes between children whose decayed teeth are drilled and filled or sealed — the incidence of complications and future cavities was about the same.
Still, every child is different, and your child's teeth may have factors that make one option or the other better for their unique situation. So it's important to work with your dentist to choose the treatment option that's best for your child.
How We Can Help
The office of Drs. Krieger and Hur loves to get kids excited about dental health and hygiene. Our staff is friendly and patient — we want to make sure your kids are happy to come back after their first appointment. We employ a pain-free dentistry approach to our practice, and part of that is reducing the anxiety that often surrounds a trip to the dentist.
Whether you're booking baby's first dental appointment, just moved to the area and need a new family dentist or are seeking treatment for a cavity, we're honored to have you choose us. To book a spot, simply call our office at (201) 560-0606. You can also reach out to us by email by clicking here, and someone will be in touch to confirm your appointment.
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Hard to Shop for a Teen? Give the Gift of Good Teeth This Holiday Season
It can be tough to shop for teens during the holidays. With wish lists saturated with high-tech gadgets that will be outdated by Easter to the ubiquitous answers of "I don't know" or "nothing" when questioned about what they'd like, it's difficult to give a gift that's thoughtful, useful and enduring. Although a visit to the dentist may not top every teen's holiday list, the gift of good teeth is one that keeps on giving throughout their lives — whether they know it or not.
The Social Benefits of Good Teeth
Your teen will have an easier time in life if their teeth are straighter, brighter, whiter and in all-around good shape. It might seem superficial, but studies have proven that people with better teeth are viewed more favorably than their peers. The benefits extend to everything from romance (after all, who wants to kiss someone with bad breath?) to more positive results from job interviews (equating to better financial soundness).
Part of the social benefit of having good teeth comes from within. When your teeth look and feel their best, your self-esteem and self-confidence improve. You're better able to present yourself as a capable, desirable person, projecting an aura of authority and confidence. Some of the benefits are due to the stigma surrounding bad teeth — the appearance of which is sometimes associated with negative attributes like laziness, poverty or lack of self-care.
For a teen who is worried about their dating life, or one who will soon start the journey on to college, getting their teeth in shape can be the boost they need to feel and be more confident.
The Health Benefits of Good Teeth
Regular checkups and twice-yearly cleanings to keep your teeth healthy don't just prevent dental problems — they can also prevent major issues in your overall health. The bacteria that cause dental decay can enter the bloodstream and cause issues in many parts of the body. As one notable example, the bacteria associated with periodontal disease can contribute to the development of heart disease.
As if keeping your teen's heart healthy wasn't enough of a benefit, helping your child attain good teeth can potentially ward off diabetes and lessen the risk of some forms of cancer. Although your teen might not have to worry about fertility issues, osteoporosis and Alzheimer's disease at this stage in life, helping them attain a healthy mouth now can possibly reduce their risk of encountering these issues in the far-off future.
Dental Care as a Gift
Giving your teen the gift of dental care may earn you the title of "lamest parent ever," but it's all in the presentation. Some teens, for example, may be excited to get straighter teeth with the prospect of Invisalign invisible aligners. Others may be stoked to know they're going to get whiter teeth or veneers like their favorite Instagram influencer.
Booking your teen's appointment doesn't look good wrapped up under a tree or handed off around a menorah, though: so giving the gift of dental care in a way that counts can be tricky. Some parents may opt to print out a fancy certificate for their teen. Others might go further and hand their child a novelty trophy. Still others might find a heartfelt card with a personal message written in it best — especially if cosmetic dental procedures are something your teen has been hinting at or asking for.
How We Can Help
How you give the gift of good teeth to your teen is up to you, but when you book their appointment, the delivery is in our hands. The office of Drs. Krieger and Hur utilizes the latest technology to make every aspect of the process pain-free, pleasant and as non-stressful as possible.
To book an appointment for your teen this holiday season, give us a call at (201) 560-0606. One of our staff will be happy to set you up with a time that works. If you're busy and on-the-go, you can also click here to send us an email and someone will be in touch to get your teen on our schedule.
We're honored that you'd give a visit with our staff as a gift to your teen, and beyond thrilled to play a part in making sure the smile they have at the holidays is one they'll have for many years to come.
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Cold Weather Got Your Teeth Hurting? Here's How Sensitive Teeth Work (And How We Can Help!)
Cold weather is a nightmare for those with sensitive teeth. While it's reasonable for those with extra-sensitive smiles to expect a twinge when biting into something cold or sipping something hot, it's another thing entirely to feel discomfort or pain from merely walking outdoors in the winter. Although this phenomenon may seem downright disrespectful, it's something that can be remedied, in most cases, with a trip to your dentist and some self-care steps.
Tooth Anatomy and Pain
Your teeth have nerve endings, which are usually well-protected by the enamel of your teeth. These nerve endings, like others, respond to outside stimuli and send your brain signals accordingly. When exposed to cold weather, those nerve signals can translate to pain.
Eroded enamel can happen from exposure to acidic food or beverages, over-brushing, improper teeth whitening or accidental damage, to name just a few common causes. When the enamel wears down, it exposes the next layer of the tooth: dentin. Dentin is the layer that surrounds the pulp, which holds your teeth's nerves and blood vessels. Without the hard outer shell of the enamel to shield exposed dentin, cold weather can cause pain to teeth.
Expansion and Contraction
Don't discount the contraction and expansion of your teeth when exposed to extreme temperatures as a source of pain, either. Teeth can fluctuate up to 120 degrees in their temperature. Like other organic matter, they contract in cold temps and expand in hot ones. As they do this, your teeth may develop minor cracks or fissures to accommodate the changes. Although they don't typically cause damage to your tooth's health or integrity, they can cause discomfort. If you've had previous dental work with metal amalgam fillings, the discomfort may skyrocket into pain, because metal expands and contracts at a quicker rate than the surrounding tooth.
Sinus Pressure Hurts, Too
Cold and flu viruses make the rounds at the same time as cold weather — not as a result of the weather but because more people are congregating indoors and sharing their germs. It's no coincidence that tooth pain can occur during these times. Likewise, those with seasonal allergies may find early autumn cold weather difficult on their teeth, too — and it all boils down to sinus pressure.
Our sinus cavities, when full of mucus and other gunk, can put pressure on the roots and nerves that lead to our teeth. If you find your upper teeth hurting more during cold weather, it may not be the temperature at all: it could be your sinuses wreaking havoc on the nerves that serve your mouth.
What You Can Do — And How We Can Help
The only acceptable amount of dental pain is none at all. The first step in figuring out the root of the problem and the most effective solution is to book an appointment with your dentist. With a visual exam and a set of X-rays, your dentist and their team can figure out how best to stop the pain.
Some people with large amounts of exposed dentin may need a protective coating painted onto their teeth to stop the discomfort, pain and sensitivity. Others may need only brush with a toothpaste designed to give relief to those with sensitive teeth. If you have a cavity or another dental problem, this can exacerbate the pain — your dentist will work on that to give you relief.
Self-care of your teeth and gums is important when you're having cold-related sensitivity or pain. Brush and floss as normal to reduce plaque and lessen decay. Eliminate at-home whitening treatments (which you should be avoiding anyway!), abrasive toothpastes containing charcoal (which you should also be avoiding!) and folk remedies like baking soda, and reduce or avoid acidic foods and drinks like coffee, citrus and tomato-based products, which can make the sensitivity worse.
Taking protective measures to keep your mouth warm when you step outside may also help. Breathing through your nose, rather than your mouth, can keep the pain at bay, as can bundling up with a scarf.
Let Us Help You
Although going to the dentist is rarely anyone's favorite task, the office of Drs. Krieger and Hur does everything we can to make it as pleasant and enjoyable an experience as possible. We use the latest technology to deliver a pain-free experience from the moment you book your appointment to the moment you leave after being seen.
To that end, we've made it easy to schedule an appointment. You can snag your spot by giving us a call at (201) 560-0606. Or you can book your appointment by email. To do so, click here and one of our team will reach out to you to firm up your details. We look forward to helping give you the smile you deserve — whether it's the dead of winter or the height of summer.


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Did you know that at birth, there are approximately 1 million eggs; and by the time of puberty, only about 300,000 eggs remain? And that of these, only 300 to 400 will be ovulated during a woman's reproductive lifetime? I didn't know that, but a question about the probability of there being an Aisha came across my mind today. There are endless possibilities of pairings that could've been, but here I am. There's a me—only one in Creation. There's millions of other people walking about with their own experiences and trials and triumphs, and that is amazing. Today, I recognized just how deep God's love is for His Creation and just how important we are to Him. Today, I not only recognized but I felt just how significant each person is in God's plan. Out of the hundreds of thousands of outcomes that could've been created, there's a you and there's a me. And God has always had planned it that way. Long before you even existed He paired generations together just to get a you. That's amazing.
I'm sure you've seen this Scripture many times, but today I didn't just claim it for myself but said it for everyone I passed.
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
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Amalina Abdul Nasir is a Research Analyst at the International Centre for Political Violence and Terrorism Research (ICPVTR) at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. As a member of the Southeast Asia desk in ICPVTR, Amalina assesses terrorist threats and trends in the Southeast Asia (SEA) region, particularly Singapore, and its evolving nature of terrorism and radicalization. Her current areas of research and interests include radicalization process, preventing and countering violent extremism and terrorism and extremism in the SEA region. Amalina was appointed by the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore as a member of the Asatizah Youth Network; an initiative to tackle youth and online radicalization. She graduated from Singapore Management University (SMU), with a double major in Sociology and Corporate Communication. She is fluent in three languages: Malay, English and Arabic. Amalina is currently attaining Postgraduate Degree in Strategic Studies in RSIS.
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Women in Terrorism: Mitigating a New Development
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The White House loudly complained about the free press covering the recent indictments and guilty pleas of top Trump campaign officials on serious charges, including "conspiracy against the United States."
In the daily press briefing, ABC reporter Jonathan Karl asked press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders about comments from White House chief of staff John Kelly that the indictments and investigation were "distracting" for Trump.
In response, Sanders complained that the media has been "completely obsessed" with covering the indictments and associated investigation, arguing that "there are a lot of other things happening around the country" that the press should be focused on.
Sanders also asserted that "Americans don't care too much" the corruption and criminality enveloping Trump and his administration.
KARL: Chief of staff John Kelly said that this special counsel investigation has been very distracting to the president. Can you elaborate on that? Is this affecting his ability to get his job done here?
SANDERS: I don't think it's at all affecting his ability to get his job done, and that wasn't the point he was making. You guys seem completely obsessed with this while there are a lot of other things happening around the country, and frankly a lot of other things that people care a lot more about, the media refuses to cover it, and I think that's the distraction.
Instead of the focus being constantly on tax cuts and tax reform, my guess is if you look at the records, the questions that I take in here day out, have far more to do with an investigation, that frankly most Americans don't care too much about, and a whole lot less to do with policies that actually impact them.
While there is a case to be made that the mainstream press focuses too much on the trivial, the argument that they shouldn't cover it when the chairman of the sitting president's campaign has been criminally indicted is absurd.
If Trump and his team wanted to avoid coverage of criminality and his presidency, they should have avoided repeatedly interacting with Russian elements who sought to interfere in the election. Had the Trump team not courted Russians, nor attempted to tamper with the investigation of those interactions by firing the FBI chief, there wouldn't be an indictment to cover or complain about.
But it all happened, and Trump has allowed the taint of corruption and criminality to fester in the Oval Office. Reporters would be derelict in their duties if they followed in the footsteps of propaganda outlets like Fox and misled and deceived their audiences about the charges and possible fallout.
Thanks to nobody's fault but his own, Trump has become extremely unpopular in a short time period. Trump, indictments, and scandal now go hand-in-hand, and no amount of disingenuous pleading about covering tax proposals can change that.
Furthermore, based on the unpopular provisions in the tax proposals, including the taxpayer-funded giveaways to wealthy figures like the Trump family, increased coverage might not be the panacea Sanders seems to think it would be.


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i was able to collect 70 scores for this fight for the fightscorecollector blog (in the signature below).
31 had chavez winning, 11 lee and 28 draw
thanks to eveybody who posted scores...i had it 57-57 when fight stopped which went along with the scores i got.
Most had it 58-56 chavez or lee and as you see 28 a draw at 57-57
press score totals 18 chavez , 3 lee , 7 draw


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How to do task in mylot? And what is benefit? plz inform me.
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Go to the tasks tab and choose a task which suits best to you. Follow the steps that goes with the task and when you're done you have to do what the provider said is necessary to get the money. Could be a screenshot/link etc. If the provider approves you'll get the money. That's basically the only advantage.


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Malik Obama, the Kenyan half-brother of former president Barack Obama tweeted out what he claims to be the actual birth certificate of the former president.
Mr. Obama, a supporter of current president Donald Trump came forward after years of speculation and controversy over the 44th president's citizenship and eligibility to hold office.
The certificate is from a hospital in Kenya and states that Barack Obama was born on August 4, 1961 in Mombassa, Kenya.
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The well-known seaside destination, Deauville, is often qualified as worldly. Its seafront with a large sand beach and planking, the beautiful villas and chic hotels are without a doubt the origin of the cliché.
In the summer, come to Deauville and take advantage of the big sand beach that extends over several kilometers, take a walk and have a drink on the shore. We can also walk along the beach under colored parasols that make the reputation of this seaside resort or rend one of the famous bathing huts. For those who find the English Channel too chilly, there is a swimming pool located just next to the sea. At low tide we can also discover sand yachting.
Located on the Cote Fleurie, Deauville is without a doubt the most fashionable destination on this coast that extends to Villerville in Cabourg. Its two race tracks attract the most beautiful equestrian gallops without forgetting the yearling sales that take place each year. Deauville has also become a business destination with numerous congresses over the years.
Coming to Deauville gives you the occasion to discover the Auge country (villages in Normandy) with the orchards, farms and green landscapes. The cities Honfleur and Pont Eveque and the memorial of Caen are not to be missed.
Only a few meters from the harbor, we can get to Trouville which holds a very beautiful beach facing Deauville.
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God's actions can sometimes seem totally inscrutable, especially in the Old testament, which is often violent and alarming. Yet the scriptures assure us that God is on our side. But how can we know? In today's lesson in Understanding God's Word, Dr. John Akers provides us with encouragement and shows us why we can feel safe in God's arms.
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The average candy bar ranks fourth for highest lead content in a food. Don't panic yet, though; lead occurs naturally in everything, even wholesome vegetables and grains, and while there is no amount of lead that isn't harmful to the human body, a little bit of the stuff in our bloodstream is more or less unavoidable and probably won't do anything bad enough that we'll ever notice.
Infants and children, on the other hand, are basically screwed. Because they're already stupid, kids absorb higher concentrations of lead into their system than the rest of us, just through their day to day activities of eating dirt and inhaling paint chips. Also, they breathe faster than an adult, which further draws in whatever lead happens to be floating around and sends it toward their sensitive little brains. Even before they start wailing on that candy, they have more lead in their bodies than Vito Corleone. Then comes Halloween.


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NewVoiceMedia have won prizes at both the Biz Awards 2017 International and Corporate Vision's 2017 Technology Innovator Awards.
The Biz Awards 2017
NewVoiceMedia's ContactWorld solution has been named an Enterprise Product of the Year in the Best in Biz Awards 2017 International.
Best in Biz Awards 2017 International is the only independent global business awards programme judged each year by prominent editors and reporters from top-tier publications around the world.
Almost 300 public and private companies hailing from all sectors of the global economy from more than 30 countries competed in Best in Biz Awards' fifth annual international programme.
Winners were determined based on scoring from an independent panel of judges from a wide spectrum of media outlets based in 15 countries.
"More than 20 years after the internet became a must-have tool and medium for businesses, it's fascinating to see how leading firms, as encapsulated by this strong crop of Best in Biz Awards contenders, demonstrate how far we've come," said Mathew Schwartz of Data Breach Today, who judged his fourth Best in Biz Awards competition this year.
"I was especially struck by how strong the cloud computing segment continues to be, not just apps but also infrastructure, and how even with the best technology in the world, user interface design and the user experience remains so crucial."
NewVoiceMedia's ContactWorld is an intelligent, multi-tenant global cloud contact centre and inside sales platform that joins up all communications channels, and plugs straight into an organisation's CRM platform for full access to hard-won data.
With a true cloud environment and proven 99.999% platform availability, ContactWorld ensures complete flexibility, scalability and reliability.
"We're thrilled that our cloud contact centre and inside sales technology has been recognised as an Enterprise Product of the Year by the unique group of panelists who judged this year's Best in the Biz Awards," said Scott Sampson, Chief Revenue Officer for NewVoiceMedia.
"ContactWorld is transforming how some of the world's highest-growth businesses are connecting with their customers and prospects, and winning this award is a great recognition of our commitment to helping our customers deliver a personalised customer service experience and drive a more effective sales team."
Corporate Vision's 2017 Technology Innovator Awards
NewVoiceMedia has recieved two awards at Corporate Vision's 2017 Technology Innovator Awards.
The company was named Best Contact Centre Solutions Provider by the monthly publication and won the Innovation Award for its ContactWorld technology.
ContactWorld is an intelligent, multi-tenant global cloud contact centre and inside sales platform that joins up all communications channels and plugs straight into an organisation's CRM platform for full access to hard-won data.
With a true cloud environment and proven 99.999% platform availability, ContactWorld ensures complete flexibility, scalability and reliability.
Launched by Corporate Vision three years ago, The Technology Innovator Awards highlight the businesses behind the most ground-breaking developments in technology.
The prestigious awards process shines the spotlight on those cutting-edge individuals, departments and firms who, through their commitment, experience and willingness to explore and take advantages of the opportunities presented, are developing and sharing the technology that will continue to enhance the business world for many years to come.
Winners are chosen through a combination of votes from Corporate Vision's network of industry partners and the magazine's own thorough in-house research process.
"We are delighted to have been awarded twice in Corporate Vision's Technology Innovator Awards," comments Tim Pickard, SVP Marketing at NewVoiceMedia.
"Our cloud contact centre and inside sales technology is transforming the experiences that sales and service professionals offer their customers and prospects, ensuring every interaction is unique and personalised."
"This award is further testament that our solutions really are best-in-class and we're extremely pleased to have been formally recognised."
Find out more by visiting www.newvoicemedia.com
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Trump Paid Millions For Big Data Analysis To Target Voters
November 4, 2016. Hanalei, Kauai
According to a recent story on NBC News, the Trump campaign paid the Cambridge Analytica firm "$5 million to help target voters" in September.
According to Cambridge Analytica:
We collect up to 5,000 data points on over 220 million Americans, and use more than 100 data variables to model target audience groups and predict the behavior of like-minded people.
Wow. And people think Google/Facebook/Sympile are scary.
I get asked all the time if Sympile is messing around with the presidential election. Look, I don't care who's going to be president. Republican. Democrat. The only difference is which of their friends are going to make money.
I understand that there are some difference between the party's on social issues. But according to Sympile data, those gaps are narrowing as the United States has moved more left.
I can hear the anger in the voice of those on the right. "What do you mean the country is turning liberal? Not where I live."
I get that. But at Sympile, we don't deal with mere perception. Instead, we look at the data from SymMail, SymTube, SymDrive, SymPhones, and so on. And based upon our users' data, more people have moved to the left on social issues.
This shift does not bode well for Donald Trump. And Sympile still predicts that Hillary Clinton will easily win the presidential election.
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- When you leave the building either return your cup to receive your £1 back or take the cup home as a souvenir and your £1 will be counted as a donation to Wilton's. Supported by Adnams.
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| Scenes from the Old and New Testaments
Manufacturer: William Wailes
Church of St Mary, Tenby, Pembrokeshire
east wall of the chancel (window number: I)
| Scenes from the Life of the Virgin Mary
firm/studio: Powell & Sons (Whitefriars) Ltd
designer: E. Liddall Armitage
designer: Marjorie Walters
Church of St Mary, Swansea
north wall of the Lady Chapel
| The Adoration of the Shepherds
firm/studio: C.E. Kempe & Co Ltd
about 1908
Church of St Egwad, Llanegwad, Carmarthenshire
north wall of the north chancel chapel
| Nativity with the Adoration of the Shepherds and the Magi
artist: John J. Jennings
Church of St Mary, Llanfair Cilgedin, Monmouthshire
east wall of the sanctuary
| The Adoration of the Shepherds
designer: Francis Skeat
Church of St Mary, Llanfair-yn-y-Cwmwd, Anglesey
| Scenes from the Gospels
firm/studio: Joseph Bell & Son
Church of St Thomas, St Dogmaels, Pembrokeshire
east wall of chancel
| Adoration of the Shepherds with St David and St Nicholas
firm/studio: C.E. Kempe
Church of St Mary and Nicholas, Beaumaris, Anglesey
east wall of the south aisle (window number: sV)
| The Adoration of the Shepherds
firm/studio: Mayer & Co.
Church of St Seiriol, Penmaenmawr, Conwy
north wall of the Lady Chapel
| Scenes from the Life of Christ
artist: David Evans
Church of St Giles, Wrexham
north wall of the chancel
| Virgin and Child with St James, St John and St Winefride
firm/studio: C.E. Kempe
Church of St Cynfarch and St Mary, Llanfair Dyffryn Clwyd, Denbighshire
south wall
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It is a fascinating period in history at least looking back perhaps not so much for the people living through it. In the 1920s Asia was again coming into its own after being subjected to western domination for many years. In Japan militarism/expansionism was on the rise in conflict with some of their traditional values and at odds with the intellectuals and the remnants of the samurai warrior class. Japan was intent on not only diminishing the influence of the west, but also on carving out its own sphere of influence China being one of their main targets. China on the other hand was attempting to form a republican government after centuries of Imperial rule. The western governments along with Japan had control of certain areas of China in particular in Shanghai where this film takes place and a strong sense of nationalism was taking hold throughout China. The hatred and racial prejudices between China and Japan also comes to the forefront. All these themes are explored within the context of this action film.
Jet Li is studying in Japan and has a Japanese girlfriend where he learns that his sifu back in China has been killed in a match with a Japanese master. Jet rushes back to his martial art school and immediately challenges the man who defeated his sifu and completely destroys him. This brings Jet and the school into conflict with the Japanese. Jet has a number of fights against large groups a few times but it is his four one on ones against various foes that are truly remarkable.
There are also some intense personal conflicts that keep the film interesting. The son (Chin Siu Ho) of the sifu becomes jealous of the admiration that Jet receives and challenges him to a fight and later Jet is expelled from the school and deserted by everyone because he wont leave his Japanese girlfriend.
My rating for this film: 9.0


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