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On behalf of all of us at the Direct Selling Education Foundation, I extend my personal thanks to you for visiting our Web site in support of the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC ) National Consumer Protection Week(NCPW) 2010, March 7-13.
Each year during NCPW, the FTC and its partner organizations offer a wide array of consumer education events and resources to encourage people across the country to take full advantage of their consumer rights. The NCPW 2010 theme is Dollars & Sense: Rated "A" for All Ages, and the campaign highlights the importance of using good consumer sense at every stage of life—from grade school to retirement.
This year, I'm most excited about the broad range of events supported and sponsored by DSEF. From middle school students in South Carolina to college students in Utah, from "at risk" adults in LA to government employees in Maryland, and for women across the United States via Teleseminars, DSEF's efforts empower our partners in government, non-government, and academia to more effectively reach their communities with invaluable consumer education. Additionally, DSEF is helping the direct selling industry reach thousands of people of all ages with events and resources that can transform lives.
DSEF's NCPW outreach represents an extension of the direct selling industry's 36 years of corporate goodwill to help build a nation of well-informed and educated consumers. In fact, the FTC is our industry's most important regulatory constituent and, by supporting their efforts during NCPW, DSEF demonstrates our firm commitment to consumer education and protection, and individual economic empowerment.
I invite you to encourage others in your community and company to visit this Web site and participate in the five exciting NCPW events supported by DSEF. Together, we can improve the lives of many by encouraging good consumer sense and fostering financial literacy.
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At a free Teleseminar held March 9, 2010, and sponsored by Money Wise Women Educational Services and DSEF, noted credit expert Gerri Detweiler discussed how:
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DSEF and the University of Utah (U of U) sponsored an interactive consumer education treasure hunt March 8 and 9, 2010, to help U of U students learn about the wealth of consumer information available via the Internet. Two one-day, Internet-based contests quizzed students about a variety of practical questions on common consumer issues, including:
- the new Credit Card Act
- auto and home insurance
- consumer fraud
- tax credits for energy efficiency
Almost 400 students competed for gift bags and cash awards, including 10 $500 grand-prize checks. Contest prizes were donated by:
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- Mary Kay Inc
- The Pampered Chef
- Shaklee
- The Southwestern Company
- USANA and
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Celebrating Young Essayists
"If I had $100, I would…" Essay Contest Recognition Ceremony
DSEF supported South Carolina's Department of Consumer Affairs' (DCA) at the Recognition Ceremony for statewide essay contest winners, March 10, 2010. Middle school students were asked to submit an essay on the topic, "If I had $100, I would…" The essay competition helped 5th and 6th graders:
- better understand financial concepts
- develop money management skills
- improve writing skills
- understand common terms such as "recession," "economic downturn," and "from Wall Street to Main Street."
The competition was funded by the SC Bankers Association and is part of the S.C. DCA's continuing outreach to focus public awareness on consumer rights and responsibilities. The Recognition Ceremony was held on Statehouse grounds at the South Carolina Capitol Rotunda.
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Rebuilding Your Credit Score After the Credit Card Act of 2009
More than 275 Maryland government employees attended training workshops held by The Maryland Money Team March 2-15, 2010. The training sessions, sponsored by DSEF, helped employees and partner agencies fully understand the Credit Card Act of 2009, including:
- how it affects credits scores
- new terms and cancellation policies
- payment options
- rewards" structures
- disclosure policy
- gift cards
- penalty fees
The Maryland Money Team trains individuals on financial literacy topics and authored the Best Little Money Book and soon-to-be-released Best Little Credit Book.
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LA DCA and LAUSD Host 19th Annual Consumer Information Fair
The LA County Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) and the Los Angeles Unified School District's (LAUSD) held the 19th Annual Consumer Information Fair at Evans Community Adult School in L.A. on April 14 and 17, 2010. Evans serves newly arrived immigrants with limited English skills—a prime target of consumer fraud. The Consumer Information Fair helps this multi-ethnic community to protect themselves in the marketplace by providing them with information about:
- landlord/tenant rights
- credit
- buying a car
- and much more
Students also had the opportunity to ask questions and share their personal buying experiences.
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The Asian/American Center of Queens College hosted a forum Monday in response to the recently released 2010 U.S. Census numbers showing that the Asian populations both in New York City and Queens increased more rapidly since the 2000 Census than those of any other race.
The conference was a gathering of academics and community advocates aimed in large part at finding ways to better empower Asian-American voters to elect leaders to represent their communities and interests.
The keynote speaker at the event, titled "Immigrant Queens: Defining Communities of Interest," was Dr. Paul Ong, a nationally recognized professor of urban planning, social welfare and Asian-American studies at the University of California, Los Angeles.
He spoke at length about leading approaches to boosting the influence Asian Americans have in politics, elections and community organizing, saying that improving Asians' naturalization rates, encouraging political engagement and tweaking laws and policies are important ways to move toward those goals. He also said it is essential that Asian Americans exercise influence over more electoral districts in order to be better represented in government.
"Given that the 2010 Census data has just been released, we're at the stage of how do we construct electoral districts? And more particularly, can we construct these districts in a way that empowers Asian Americans?" he asked in his opening remarks. "In areas such as Los Angeles, New York, Washington, areas of Washington, D.C., Boston and so forth, we've reached a critical population mass and we can no longer be ignored. But the question is can we be effective?"
Much of the rest of the afternoon's discussion focused on answering Ong's broad questions with specific ideas and solutions. The Asian population in Queens increased from 391,500 residents as of the 2000 Census to 598,334 in the 2010 survey, bringing the percentage of the borough's residents who are of Asian descent from 17.6 percent to 23.1 percent, the largest percentage jump in a major racial category over the past decade.
That fact means the Asian population must act now to ensure its place in the political discourse, said the event's emcee, Dr. Madhulika Khandelwal, director of the Asian/American Center and associate professor in Queens College's Urban Studies Department.
"I do see ourselves as standing at a very important historical juncture here right now," she said. "What we are seeing now is a major democratic change happening, so we need to begin to think of this now in terms of we can do something to have a significant impact in years to come."
May Chen, board president of the New York State Immigrant Action Fund, a new immigrant advocacy group, said a focus on convincing wide swaths of people of the importance of public participation and civic engagement is essential to advancing the goal of increasing Asian communities' political influence.
"There are many concerns about access to welfare, health care and other political issues, and immigrants are now realizing that those issues are being decided by the people who are voted into office," she said.
Reach reporter Connor Adams Sheets by e-mail at csheets@cn
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One of the biggest joys in life is to sit with your family and enjoy a delicious lunch on a lazy Sunday afternoon. And the joy is bigger when the lunch is a preparation of traditional, authentic Bengali cuisine.
Among the myriad renowned Bengali dishes is one dish that never fails to impress anyone. It's the Spicy Bengali Mutton Curry aka Kosha Mangsho! It's a known fact that most Bengalis live to eat and not the other way round, and most of them have grown up licking their fingers to Kosha Mangsho's velvety gravy and biting into the juicy pieces of the meat, cooked lovingly by their grandmothers and mothers. Today, we bring you the recipe of this sumptuous dish straight from a Bengali kitchen.
750 grams mutton
3 medium sized potatoes cut into equal halves (Optional)
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BROOKLYN - Police say they have caught the man who went on a vandalism spree targeting churches and a Jewish center in Bay Ridge.
According to investigators, 55-year-old Chris Papadimitropoulos, of Brooklyn, was arrested on several charges, including six felony counts of criminal mischief as a hate crime.
Papadimitropoulos allegedly used red spray paint to deface statues, walkways and mailboxes at five religious sites and two residential locations.
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- Tom Izzo gave no indications of whether he's staying at Michigan State or going to Cleveland during his basketball camp. [DFP]
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The 35th annual event will kick-off at 1 p.m. on Maple Street, with the tough 10K finishing on Hampden Street.
"I think we'll have enough water. We're prepared," said Mike Zwirko, race co-chairperson.
"We'll have people along the route putting out their garden hoses. Along with that, the Laurel Pure Water Company, who runs the water stations, has beefed up its supply. We've added more trash containers for cups."
The weather forecast calls for temperatures to be at 65 degrees in Holyoke early in the afternoon. Zwirko said the race has never endured such conditions.
"Coming off of the winter and not experiencing these conditions, it's important to start drinking water now." said Zwirko Friday morning.
"We have had dehydration issues at the finish line. We'll have extra paramedics on hand as well."
As of Thursday night, more than 4,700 runners had registered. People can register on race day starting at 9 a.m. at the Wherehouse? on Lyman Street. Zwirko estimated more than 500 more people will register Saturday.
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Pretty soon I have to decide on what courses I will take next year. I don't have to take a foreign language next year. However, I do feel that taking spanish for four years is good for colleges to look at and for personal benefits. However, I am not sure if I am ready for the AP Spanish exam. My teacher claims that she has taught almost everything that we will need to know for the spanish exam. However, I still feel a little shaky on my grammar and speaking and comprehension. Do you think that I should take the exam and go for AP? Or do you think that I should go for Honors Spanish IV? (Spanish III was honors also.)
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Honors Spanish 4 really is not going to stand out like AP. It will be nice, but everyone who applies to competitive schools take 4 years of a FL. I would take it unless you think that with your other AP classes that it would be too much work.
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This year, I'm taking A.P. Spanish. It's really not that bad - there's tons of vocabulary and lots of training for the test, but it's pretty easy to keep up with the class, as long as you do your work. I'd recommend that you take the A.P., because it looks great for college. ~CMcK.
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- Southern SJV cotton grower eyes 3.5-bale yield
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- A veteran Buttonwillow, Calif., family eyeballs at least a 3.5 bale-per-acre crop with typical San Joaquin Valley Acala fiber quality thanks to another good growing season.
- The farm's 800 acres of cotton is planted in the Acala NemX variety. NemX was developed by California Planting Cotton Seed Distributors.
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California cotton producer Jason Selvidge predicts a 3.5-bale Acala Upland yield.
With the Western cotton harvest just around the corner, a veteran Buttonwillow, Calif., family eyeballs at least a 3.5 bale-per-acre crop with typical San Joaquin Valley Acala fiber quality thanks to another good growing season.
"Overall, our Acala Upland cotton looks like a good crop," Jason Selvidge said in early September. "I don't know if it's a record breaker but it is above average."
Selvidge, 40, is a partner with the Buttonwillow Land and Cattle Company in Kern County. Besides cotton, the family grows carrots, potatoes, wheat, alfalfa, corn (for silage), pistachios, and almonds. The operation is invested in a Texas cattle feeding operation. Selvidge's father, Wes Selvidge, believes at least one field could generate 4 bales.
"I think this could be my best crop ever," said the elder Selvidge, a 42-year cotton veteran. The farm has a 50-year history in cotton.
Wes and Jason are fourth- and fifth-generation Buttonwillow producers, respectively. The family hopes to send the first picker to the field by the second week of October.
The Buttonwillow Land and Cattle Company includes the Selvidge, Tracy, and Frey families — all descendents of William Tracy and Fannie Rowlee Tracy. The families held a 150th farm birthday party this year attended by "3,500 of their closest friends."
As Jason drove his pick-up at a crawl through the cotton fields to survey the crop, he noted it was off to a good start.
"We waited for good soil temperatures in the spring and planted in mid April," Selvidge explained. "It was a timely planting."
Cool, moderate spring and early summer temperatures suggested the crop could be late, but warmer summer temperatures led to on-time maturity.
"The crop loaded up fairly well," Selvidge said. "The heat wave from late July into August knocked off a little of the top crop. By then, most of the crop was set on the plants and seemed to hold on fairly well." Pix was applied to keep plant growth under check.
The farm's 800 acres of cotton is planted in the Acala NemX variety. NemX was developed by California Planting Cotton Seed Distributors (CPCSD) and first commercially sold in California in1995. Bayer CropScience later purchased CPSCD.
The Buttonwillow Land and Cattle Company grew NemX for seed increase for CPCSD for several years.
"We made a deal with CPCSD to grow the seed increase at no cost for one year and then buy all of the seed from the increase," Selvidge said. "We aimed for a five-year supply and actually harvested an eight-year supply due to good growing conditions."
The certified seed has remained in cold storage since. The seed was planted the last six years. A two-year supply remains.
Selvidge chuckled, "NemX is the most expensive seed in the world since we keep it in cold storage to maintain seed quality."


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On November 28th, 2011, Curren$y & The entire Jet Life Crew celebrated the release of the album "Jet World Order" at the Highline Ballroom in NYC. Wiz Khalifa, Marz Lovejoy & Statik Selektah also performed at the event. All photos by Anita Brathwaite. Copyright 2011 Triumph Media Holdings, Inc.
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Maybe it's because I'm stuck in my own little bubble of obscure hip-hop, but I had no idea that Boyz II Men had a new album out. They topped the charts this week for urban releases, although Coldplay owned the Billboard 200 this week by selling 447,000 units of their latest album Mylo Xyloto. In my eyes, the real story this week is the success of Jedi Mind Tricks' seventh studio album, Violence Begets Violence, as it marks the group's first release without their producer, Stoupe. Despite mixed reviews and reluctance from longtime fans, the album moved nearly 4,500 units in its opening week. Statik Selektah and Freestyle Fellowship also fared well during their albums' opening week, while Korean rapper/producer/songwriter Tablo had a moderately successful opening week for the international release of his debut EP, Fever's End Pt 1, which was quickly followed by Pt. 2.
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RAMSEY -- Drinking water tests at the borough since 2004 detected illegal concentrations of arsenic and the dry cleaning solvent tetrachloroethylene, a chemical linked to cancer, according to an extensive analysis of water systems and regulators across the nation by the New York Times.
The newspaper also said the town was never punished for breaking the rules, but an official said filtration systems have been installed since the reported violations. Nationwide, even though more than 20 percent of the water systems broke the Safe Drinking Water Act since 2004, fewer than 6 percent have been fined or punished by state or federal officials, according to the report.


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Francine McKenna, a very smart cookie and also the author of the popular Re: The Auditors blog and a writer for Forbes and American Banker, says the next financial bubble is inevitable. The reason? Business and accounting students care more about getting a job than holding companies accountable.
Q: You've visited universities across the country recently. What are you finding?
McKenna: I've been getting a lot of invitations, specifically from the business schools, to talk about either the accounting firms or the scandals and frauds. (I'm also) getting some requests specifically about MF Global lately. People want to hear why this has happened, or who is at fault. But when you go and talk to these audiences, inevitably someone raises their hand and says you're being too goody two-shoes; you're being too idealistic; you're not being practical; you're expecting too much from people; nobody can behave the way that you're suggesting because they're never going to be able to get a job (or) they're never going to be able to keep a job. People have given up. Maybe the students are not hearing the message strong enough from professors, because I think the professors are demoralized. All they want to do is make sure that their students can get a job. (They're thinking) "push them out and get them a job, and I've done the best I can under the circumstances." It's really too bad.
Q: So students have learned nothing from the scandals over the past few years?
McKenna: You would think that students who were from families where they were the first to attend college, or where their parents are working really hard to put them through, would be a little more idealistic or sympathetic. But I think they're actually more hardened. Because they're more motivated to (think), "oh my god, I have to get a job and I have to do everything right, and I have to not screw this up because I'm going to have all these loans." They very much want to buy into the program. I think that students who are from more privileged backgrounds have a little bit of a luxury to think of things more.
Q: Is there a solution? How can schools train students to be better watchdogs?
McKenna: I think that the biggest pressure on anybody is the financial pressure. When you see public education in particular struggling; when you see the state universities – the ones that cater to the large number of students – struggling; when you see financial aid unavailable; when you see people unable to work even the simplest jobs to support themselves to go to school, financial pressures cause everybody to shut down and do what's necessary. If we want people to be broader thinkers, to do good, we need to relieve the financial pressures. That means supporting public education strenuously during these times. (Students) need to have the luxury and the opportunity to take advantage of that time while they're there.


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The Free Press's Steve Schrader may have the perfect suggestion for an exhibition game...Or the 83rd game on the Wings' schedule...
July 19, Detroit Free Press: What is the highlight of the Red Wings' schedule?
A) A visit from Marian Hossa's Blackhawks for the home opener.
B) The Winter Classic at Tiger Stadium.
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Among the dishes most closely associated with our indigenous cuisine, only gumbo ranks higher than jambalaya. It's the stuff of fais do-dos, Hank Williams songs ("Jambalaya a-crawfish pie a-file gumbo"), facile metaphors and backyard parties. It's just not stuff often found in New Orleans restaurants, at least not in recommendable form.
The jambalaya Sammy Schloegel's Sammy's Food Service & Deli makes daily at his popular Gentilly restaurant is an exception. It's spiced with vigor and generously filled out with chicken and sausage. The rice is swollen with brothy flavor without being overly sticky. A large portion costs less than a bottle of domestic beer at most bars, leaving you with plenty of cash to order something extra on the side. My suggestion: Sammy's housemade hot sausage patties.
Where: Sammy's Food Service & Deli
3000 Elysian Fields Ave, New Orleans, La., 504.947.0675
How much: $2.99 for large order
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When Google launched their Hangouts on Air last year allowing recorded or live conversations with friends to broadcast, they did so only to a limited number of broadcasters. Today, the search engine giant made the feature available to all Google+ users worldwide.
I can tell you this is one feature I plan on putting to use here on DroidDog very very soon!
Last year we introduced Hangouts On Air to a limited number of broadcasters, enabling them to go live with friends and fans, for all the world to see. Since then, this small community has grown the feature in lots of creative ways. And they've made one thing crystal clear: when groups of passionate individuals can broadcast live, together, the results are truly remarkable:
Today we're excited to launch Hangouts On Air to Google+ users worldwide. So if you have something to say—as an aspiring artist, a global celebrity, or a concerned citizen—you can now go live in front of a global audience. With just a few clicks, you'll be able to:
- Broadcast publicly. By checking "Enable Hangouts On Air," you can broadcast your live hangout—from the Google+ stream, your YouTube channel or your website—to the entire world.
- See how many viewers you've got. During your broadcast, you can look inside the hangout to see how many people are watching live.
- Record and re-share. Once you're off the air, we'll upload a public recording to your YouTube channel, and to your original Google+ post. This way it's easy to share and discuss your broadcast after it's over.
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Ok, not really… but its hot, I'm hungover, and Chuck is making me dizzy because he's turned that Celtics 17 headline into a speedo and he's dancing around the office pouring champagne over his head.
But Stuckey did take a subtle dig at his former teammate.
that we're a younger team now and we can get out and run a lot more,"
Stuckey said […] "Acquiring Ben
Gordon, Charlie Villanueva and those guys will help me out."
What he didn't acknowledge was the fact that the moves did nothing to remove the Piston's from the middle of the pack in the East. But if he's happy to wallow in mediocrity… then yeah… things are going great for him.
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States and organizations are implementing comprehensive nutrition education and obesity prevention programs around the country as one approach to address the rise in childhood obesity. The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 stipulates that changes in policies, systems, and environments (PSEs) are to be layered with direct nutrition education and social marketing to enable, promote, and support healthy behaviors among low-income people and their communities. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed), the nutrition education and obesity prevention arm of the SNAP, aims to increase the likelihood that SNAP-Ed eligible households will make healthy diet and physical activity choices within a limited budget.
To establish a mechanism to evaluate program effectiveness and report results to funders, NCCOR, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), the Association of SNAP Nutrition Education Administrators (ASNNA), and more than 28 states, contributed and developed the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP‐Ed) Evaluation Framework: Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity Prevention Indicators.


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By MATT DUNN
VINELAND -- A member of the Cumberland County College trustee board who felt he was snubbed when the board failed to promote him to vice chairman of the board in 2007 has been nominated to be chairman this year.
Charlie Thomas, of Bridgeton, previously served as treasurer of the CCC trustee board in 2006.
Traditionally, each year the trustee board nominates its secretary to be treasurer, its treasurer to be vice-chairman and its vice-chairman to be chairman of the county college board.
In 2007, breaking with tradition, Thomas was not nominated to be vice-chairman, causing controversy among members of the trustee board and county officials.
This year, he's been nominated to be chairman of the county college board, CCC announced Friday.
The candidates will be voted on at Tuesday's reorganization meeting of the Cumberland County College trustee board.
Thomas, who has served with the CCC trustee board for the last four years and anticipates serving four more, said the nomination is an honor.
"I look forward to the coming year, leading the board of trustees at a college that is probably one of the best in New Jersey," he remarked Friday.
Barbara-Ann Logan-MacMurray, who was the board¹s secretary in 2006, was voted vice chairman instead of Thomas in 2007.
Logan-MacMurray also chaired the nomination committee in 2007, which Thomas felt gave the appearance of a coup.
Thomas declined a bid to serve another year as treasurer in 2007.
Logan-MacMurray, who remains chairwoman of the nomination committee, is absent from the list of this year's candidates for board officials.
Thomas said Friday that he does not anticipate another situation like in 2007.
"I think things are pretty well settled," he said.
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JACKSON, MI – Jackson and Lumen Christi high schools and the Jackson Promise Zone will share about $70,000 from the inaugural Promise Bowl.
"This met our expectations for a first-time event, and we are pretty excited," Giannetti said. "We are thrilled with the community support."
Although some contributions and expenses are still coming in, Giannetti said the $70,000 is profit and what will be split among the groups.
"And if anyone still wants to make a donation, we'll take it," she said.
Planning started just five weeks prior to the event, Giannetti said, and there were some start-up expenses, such as purchasing the trophy, that won't be incurred next year.
The Promise Bowl was the first major fundraiser for the Jackson Promise Zone, one of 10 zones in Michigan designated as high-poverty areas. Legislation allows the zones to use private funds and capture increased state education taxes that result from growth to pay for post-secondary scholarships.
Jackson and Lumen Christi have committed to playing again in 2013, so the Promise Bowl will continue. Planning for next year's event will start in January, Giannetti said.
"We are looking ahead to next year and are completely optimistic that it will be an even bigger event," she said. "People will now know what the Promise Bowl is and what it means."


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The bill was strongly backed by AEA, who has worked with bill sponsors Sen. Jabo Waggoner and House education budget chair Rep. Jay Love.
The law restores the full amount of $5,000 for 2011 and 2012 for NBCTs that was not paid due to budget shortfalls. The supplemental appropriation costs $2.3 million.
"Board certified teachers have gone through some of the most rigorous and effective certifications in the country, and the state made a commitment to honor that effort with a supplement," said Dr. Henry Mabry. "I thank the work of Sen. Waggoner and Rep. Love to honor that commitment, and our board certified teachers will get what they are more than entitled to."
"When the Legislature makes a commitment, it should honor it, and that is what we see with the passage of this Legislation."


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Glass marbles from yesterday's playgrounds lovingly re-purposed into beautiful light-catching pendants with a single silver band and chain.
Held up to the light, the vintage glass marble pendant necklace shows the tiny marks of being part of a much loved children's game.
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Rated 4.4 out of 5 by 182 reviewers.
Rated 5 out of 5 by pana Great features at this Hotel It has a very good work out area spa and pool ! July 14, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Bats Great Location for a Wedding Our daughter & son-in-law chose Bear Mountain for their wedding location. It was a wonderful place! The venue was beautifully laid out. Lucanne, our coordinator, was really great - organized, helpful & thoughtful. All the staff we encountered were friendly & helpful. The suite that we stayed in was the perfect size for us which allowed us to host a hospitality area for friends and family between the ceremony and the reception. The Penthouse for the Bridal Couple was a great location for gift opening the day after. The buffet dinner at the reception was outstanding! July 13, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by RAS2 Hotel was beyond our expectations! Our suite was so nice. The golf courses were challenging, great conditions, and amazing scenery. The hotel and all facilities were very clean and updated. All staff members were helpful and knowledgeable. Best stay at a resort ever! July 6, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Marti22 SOME AMENITIES MISSING Overall, our stay was a great experience, however, we were disappointed that the pool was part of the overall resort and not just the hotel. We had to share with many families, it was noisy and messy. Also, there was no gift shop, no where to buy a magazine or snacks (other than the golf hut). With respect to the golf, there was a lot of construction through the mountain course, it was noisy and one hole completely removed (there was a substitute hole which was previously meant as a fun hole) - and yet we had to pay full rate. July 5, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by getawaywithkids beautiful facilities and scenery Bear Mountain has everything you need for a getaway - great golf, biking, pool, exercise faciltiies, hiking... wonderful staff and great views. loved it. July 2, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by hearts rooms The room was way beyond what we expected.Veiw and service was excellent June 29, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by LacrosseMom69 Impressed Great service, beautiful rooms, however the only complaint is the pull out sofa was not comfortable and the springs were poking through on the mattress so my teenager was not impressed by that at all. June 29, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Homer54 Great all inclusive facilty Very helpful and professional staff. Relaxing and luxurius features throughout the hotel. June 27, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Dusty One of our favourite properties We love this property and have been coming here for years. The staff are very friendly and helpful and make coming here a pure joy. June 26, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Margo5 A quiet and enjoyable stay I love this property and have stayed 3 times over the past 6 months. The staff our friendly, courteous and professional. I was particularly nicely greeted on my last stay. The food is fabulous. The rooms are quiet and have excellent black out drapes for those much needed sleep ins! Hi highly recommend this hotel. June 24, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by EddyGusHarry Peaceful The one thing that stood out to me during my stay was how peaceful I felt at the resort this weekend. It was an awesome experience........ Thank You! June 23, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Saybrook Resort Fee Although the amount was modest, there was no notification about this fee when we made our reservation. When I received the email of our invoice I noticed the $15 plus tax "Resort Fee" although we didn't use any of the resort facilities. It would be courteous to mention this fee when someone makes a reservation. June 23, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Carver007 Love the suite We recently stayed in a corner suite and loved the view from the large wall of windows in the bedroom, really enjoyed the space with spacious deck and full sized kitchen. Excellent gym(best ever)and pool area. Loved our hikes up the mountain. thanks June 13, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Fabfour Best in Class Management and Staff We had a fantastic 4 day stay at the Westin Bear Mountain. It certainly was not long enough to enjoy all the fantastic offerings of the property. The Westin Bear Mountain is immaculate and well maintained and the property is beautiful - It is all you would expect from the Westin brand but with more... What really takes this property to a higher level is the employees! They are truly the "Heart of the Hotel" I found that the Management, Front Desk, Bell Men and Restaurant teams were constantly looking for ways to ensure a fantastic stay. They certainly exceeded my expectations. June 12, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by mercury51 beds /pool the king bed is the smallest king i have ever slept in , and the queen pull out sofa is so uncomfortable that my husband couldn't sleep. also the only pool is accessible for the staff on their days off and if you are a family with children and try to go on a warm sunny day… good luck trying to find somewhere to lounge and enjoy what your $$$ includes… it is basically a meat market for the 20 somethings. June 3, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by MKilo Very Nice Place Had a great stay. We were lucky to have a sunny day to really enjoy the pool area and grounds. June 1, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by richard001 restaurant/pub We went for dinner Wed May 14th about 7 pm on the way past the desk we asked where the restaurant was and if it was open, it was at the end of the lobby on the right. We waited beside the sign that said wait to be seated for 10 minutes and no one was seen moving in the restaurant. We then walked across the hall to the pub, it was open and had about 10 people in it, 2 servers and a bartender. we sat at a table and waited over 15 minutes and no one came over or acknowledged our presences. so we left and went elsewhere for dinner, reporting it to the person at the desk on the way out. this is certainly not what i have experienced at other starwood/westin resorts May 21, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by victorias felt like a vacation Room was large and comfortable and had a nice balcony with a view. We live in the same city, but would recommend the Hotel for a "staycation". May 19, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Merlot Pleasant Hotel Our stay was very relaxing and pleasant. Just what we had in mind when we booked. May 19, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Daniel9 Excellent for golfers I attended a "family friendly" business meeting at this hotel. It is in a relatively secluded but very picturesque location and any serious shopping would require a half hour trip to Victoria.The facilities however are very good, and excellent for golfers. I am not a golfer but am told by my golfing associates that the course is first class. The view of the golf course and the surrounding estate from the relatively large room balcony is excellent. Highly recommended. May 11, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by beeper Played golf and wanted to see if things were different under new ownership We have been to this property many times. We saw a great attitude and optimism with the staff now that there is a new owner. New beds were coming into the adjacent area where we stayed because our standard poodle was with us and that is the dog stay area. The golf staff was very nice because the weather was windy, chilly and it rained on and off throughout the day, but we decided to play anyway, but later than our scheduled tee time. Wanted to have dinner, but were not told to make reservations when we arrived, and it was sold out. Recommendation: Have staff tell guests to reserve at restaurants when they check in. Changes bring made at golf course, and maintenance is 100 % improved. Thankful for new ownership who are smart business people. Plan to come back several times during the summer. Read there will be big improvements to pool, and a new family fun area. Sounds smart. April 26, 2014
Rated 1 out of 5 by sjjd Disappointing Family Vacation We had booked into two adjacent rooms, as we were arriving with extended family. We were under the impression we had booked two regular rooms but when we arrived they said it was a 1 bedroom suite with adjoining room which would be an extra $50. We declined and took two close rooms. First disappointment with booking service. After rushing to the hotel and stopping to buy swim shorts we are told-after my husband inquired about where the pool and hot tub were-that it was closed due to a power outage, the boiler was broken and they didn't know when it would be fixed. What? We chose this resort for the amenities and they don't even know when it will be fixed and they don't seem very bothered about it at all. We left not being told where to park and my husband had to ask the front door person. I was furious not just because the pool was broken but the carelessness and the this is your problem NOT my problem attitude. Rooms were lovely...I proceeded to call and speak with management who did not try to smooth the waters but instead just repeated the same thing as at the desk. They are aware of the problem and trying to fix it. The pool would be cold and and it may or may not be warm in the morning. No apologies. NOTHING!! Next we go down for dinner and are asked if we have a reservation. No we don't so we are shuffled to the lounge for drinks while we wait up to 1.5 hours. After our kids are getting very hungry, my husband checks and then I check. For 15 minutes the hostess is setting up a huge table and I make eye contact many times but am not acknowledged. During this whole time there is a table set for 5 (for us?) ready. Finally with hungry children waiting I go into the dinning room and ask her about the table and where we should eat because our kids cannot wait anymore and are falling asleep at the table. She seats us- no apologies. She clearly forgot about getting us.Our waitress and food were great- a shout out to the waitress she was amazing and very attentive. Back to the room- temperature gauge stuck at 70 and boiling hot at night. tried to lower temperature and nothing happened. Terrible sleep. New day back to the restaurant at 9:30 for breakfast. Again greeted not with good morning but do you have a reservation? No! But if somebody had told us last night we would have happily made one. The manager came over to say she could not open the lounge for us to sit in to eat. We never made it to the pool even if it was warm enough because we had to leave the hotel to get breakfast. Appalling. That is unless we want to wait 30 to 60 minutes with hungry cranky children. At that we returned to our rooms packed up and left. This has been the most disappointing hotel experience ever. Not at all what I expect from a Westin. On so many levels this hotel failed to meet even basic Westin Resort ideals and expectations. March 31, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by LadyAnt74 BLISS I would like to thank Francis and the whole Westin team for making our stay at Bear Mountain last week an unforgettable one. The service was outstanding, the grounds were beautiful, the rooms were well maintained and the staff were professional and very helpful. The whole team had amazing time and had so many generous things to say. My family and I will definitely be returning in the summer for some R&R! March 25, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Mitsugolfer Super deluxe accommodations This hotel had an unbelievable view from our view side balcony. I overlooked the golf course and couldn't ask for a better equipped room. I would recommend this place to anyone looking to visit Victoria. Definitely hang out in the lounge for some Great convo's with the ultra friendly bartender and beer cart girls. March 24, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Joanne364 THE BEST!!! never been to Bear Mtn before, but i must say we definately will be ONLY staying there in the future! the room was amazing, the free driving range for my son was just what he needed after a long day of motocross :) March 24, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by HettieX A Great Experience During our stay at the hotel we celebrated my husband's birthday. Our room overlooked the golf course and it was spacious and comfortable. The staff could not have been more helpful. The food was excellent and we especially enjoyed the Sunday Brunch in the company of family members. It was a most memorable visit and we shall return.. March 8, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by TravelinLight Da Bear Very nice property all round. Have stayed here several times before although I don't travel to Victoria frequently. Great gym/pool/whirlpool next door. The gym and whirlpool are outdoors and heated, so very nice to enjoy, particularly in winter with all the steam rising up. Staff are very professional and helpful. Self parking is complementary and easily accessible, which is a nice change from the downtown hotels. Very solid restaurants in the hotel or within walking distance. If you need to be downtown, then be advised that this property is about a 20 minute drive to the downtown area. This has never been a problem for me. I never got to golf, but the course looks very nice. February 2, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by tnt5 This hotel is a wonderful place to stay at The staff is friendly and welcoming. Our room was clean and spacious, very relaxing . We will definitely stay here again . December 27, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Lance78 Great Winter Getaway We had a quick weekend getaway at the hotel. There was snow on the ground and on the mountain so it was a perfect setting for the holidays. The rooms are always large and comfortable with fireplaces and DVD players. The hotel itself was beautifully decorated. The Athletic Club is one of the best hotel gyms I have ever used and the outdoor pool was heated, so the pool and hot tub were great with the snow all around. I love this hotel year round but especially good over the holidays! December 11, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by darkstar excessive noise You have a beautiful hotel and the room was very nice, however the stay was somewhat marked by the loud people in nearby rooms. we had to call the front desk twice around 2:00am to complain. November 18, 2013


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First Look: The New Coava Coffee
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Abstract: A device employing multiple counterweights for enhancing rotational movement. The device employs a horizontally disposed counterweight coupled to a vertically offset second counterweight by an adjacent sprocket. The sprocket times the counteracting weights to provide a single rotational direction whose inertia is maintained by a flywheel. The device has a 6:3:1 ratio resulting in a near continuous rotational movement upon the operational movement of the first and second counterweight. A generator can be coupled to the device providing an ancillary source of power.
I am a fifty year old inventor, originally from Hispaniola, I have self-taught mechanical/electrical engineering background. I entered the states in `76 and have been married to my beautiful wife, Mirlande, for twenty-five years and we have two sons. As for the future, I have many ideas but my plans consist of pushing this invention (and a couple more) into the energy sector.
I am presently holding one U.S. patent for this invention #5894757. My invention is quite innovative in many ways. First, the instant invention employs two offsetting counterweights coupled together to provide complementary and counteracting balance between the weights. In other words, gravity is being used in a way it has never been used before. Meaning, one moment weight is being applied, a moment later, the weight is being shifted away and reserved for future use, not lost. Each weight is of different size having strategically positioned triangular cut-outs allowing for a reciprocal over-center rotational movement. Now, let's take a look at the first counterweight: the two opposite sides are for balancing purposes, being of equal strength, they effectively cancel each other out, and stability is maintained. The high V-shaped part of the weight, above the largest triangular cut-out, does most of the work. The way it works is like this: when perfectly still, at the dead center 12:00 position, no pressure is applied on either one of the pedals. The slightest tilt to the 11:59 or12:01 position , meaning left or right, pressure starts applying to the responding pedal. The cycle moves like this: centered (no pressure applied to either pedal), tilted; pressure applied to pedal one, centered again, then pressure applied to pedal two. The second weight/counterweight vertically disposed between 15 and 40 degrees, acts very much like a hammer, again two sides canceling. Once again, the V-shape does the work, pounding the crank with powerful rhythmic beats, (on both sides) helping not only in bringing the first counterweight back to its original 12:00 position, but also aiding the flywheel maintain inertia. This is all timed and synchronized by the spinning flywheel. A predetermined gear ratio for the crank and sprocket allows for every quarter turn of the sprocket, the flywheel receives a push from both the first and second counterweights, resulting in high speed. The object of the instant invention teaches things: One, a device that operates multiple counterweights so as to cause an efficient rotational, directional movement. Two, the use of offsetting counterweights to provide rotational movement for driving items such as generators. Third, a counterweight shape capable of rotating with a diminished expenditure of energy. As for the energy equilibrium, it is not a concern because aircraft engines, for example, contains more than one hundred bearings, yet the total power consumed in overcoming friction is less than one percent of the total power output of the engine. As for my invention with only six bearings and four sliders (guiders) , by design alone, will be able to achieve great energy output with very little energy loss.
If there is such a thing as a single, green power source, this is it. Green meaning, power generated by this invention is one hundred percent safe; no pollutants, no radiation. Let's look at some other power sources in light of my invention. Hydroelectric: requires large dams to store water to generate electricity on demand. These dams can impede fish upstream migration and decimate many species life and reproductive cycles. Wind Power: the flaw with this is wind is unpredictable. Less wind today means less total power generated. Geothermal: this can only be put to use in areas where super-heated water exist. Nuclear Power: has continued to be promoted, but concern about health and safety of operating plants; also of where to dispose of nuclear waste is also a major issue and thus has caused widespread disfavor. The beauty of this invention is it can be used anywhere and everywhere. Though providing more than enough electricity to power a whole city, this invention can be housed in no more than a small airplane hangar.
We must clean up the air. "The time is now and this is the invention that makes it possible."
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I am pleased to announce that one of my recipes has been featured in a cooking video over at Rub My Chicken, the improvisational cooking video site formerly known as Collective Kitchen. Jonathan, an American living in Denmark and star of Rub My Chicken, chose to feature my very own Easy Egg Salad in his latest video adventure. Although his version of egg salad is based on my recipe, he gives it a bit of a face lift by making his own flavored mayonnaise and grinding the mustard seeds by hand. YUM!
While you're over there checking out the egg salad, make sure to browse through some of the earlier episodes as well. Just a quick warning, Jonathan is very, um, passionate about his cooking and his colorful use of language reflects that. So, if you feel that there is no room for cursing in a cooking video, steer clear of Rub My Chicken. For those of you who can handle the salty language, head on over to Rub My Chicken for some great food and lots of laughs!
Thank you thank you thank you!!! Might be good if I put a language rating for each video.7:45 am Jun 20th, 2007
Thanks for the tip. Heading there right now 🙂12:20 pm Jun 20th, 2007
I really enjoyed that video, I left a comment that I had never seen a rated "R" cooking video, but I'm definitely a fan (being a fellow potty mouth myself).2:34 pm Jun 20th, 2007
That was great!
Awesome! The language doesn' t bother me at all! It's just … the spice. Right? Heh.5:00 pm Jun 20th, 2007
Jonathan: No, thank YOU! 🙂
Cynthia: Hope you enjoyed it!
Ruby: Glad you liked it, I knew it was your style 😉
Abby: Hahaha…yes, Rub My Chicken videos are definitely spicy! 🙂9:28 am Jun 21st, 2007
I'm usually a loyal lurker on your site, but i JUST made your egg salad a couple of days ago… it was so easy and not to mention absolutely delish! thanks for sharing the recipie! can't wait to check out the video! 🙂4:39 pm Jun 21st, 2007
Britney: Thanks so much for coming out of hiding and letting me know you tried the recipe! 🙂5:59 pm Jun 21st, 2007


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1.Scream for Cedar Point's new Pipe Scream coaster. (No. 24)
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Kitsap County Sheriff Steve Boyer is approaching his 35th year in law enforcement and is looking forward to serving the community for at least another four years.
Boyer has opted to contend for a third term in this falls Democratic primary election against KCSO Deputy Jim Rye. Boyers public campaign kick off is 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, June 22 at the Silverdale Community Center.
For Boyer, the decision to run again was an easy one.
I love the job, I love the agency, he said. Ive enjoyed what weve been able to accomplish for our community.
During his tenure with KCSO, the department has overcome many challenges and accomplished several firsts, according to Boyer.
Theres not one single aspect of the sheriffs office that we havent improved dramatically, he said.
In the last six years, crime rates across the county have decreased. Boyer attributes those results to several factors within the department including the hard work of people doing the work on the streets, the ongoing education of citizens and prevention programs such as neighborhood watches and Citizens on Patrol (COP). The work of reserve officers, COP and Explorer Search and Rescue volunteers also has helped to free up officers time, he added.
A new crime mapping system assisting officers in targeting the countys high crime areas is one of many new tools the department is utilizing.
In recent years more officers also have been added to the West Sound Narcotics Enforcement Team (WestNET).
Im very proud of WestNET, theyre one of the top drug forces in the state, Boyer said.
There has been a recent decrease in the number of meth labs in the county with a 50 percent drop in 2005.
The meth problem, however, is an issue Boyer identifies as a challenge which calls for a continued coordinated effort to combat.
During Boyers tenure, the department has seen the construction of a new state of the art jail, increased staffing levels, more training for officers and targeted crime prevention collaborations.
Although staffing levels have increased in the past seven years 26 officers and 31 corrections officers have been added Boyer realizes it remains a major challenge.
Our goal was to get to .75 (officers) per 1,000 (population) and we met that, but Id still like to get to .8 per 1,000, he said. Were still ranked 36 out of 39 in the state (of the lowest officers per capita per county) ... Id like more (officers) and well continue to do that within budget constraints.
As the sheriff, Boyer manages a department budget of $27 million as well as the deputy patrol, jail services, SWAT team, search and rescue and marine patrol.
During his 26-year career with the Washington State Patrol, Boyer served as a trooper, detective, fatality collision investigations specialist, detachment sergeant, criminal investigations region commander, SWAT commander and assistant district commander.
Citizens want someone with a proven track record, someone they can trust and someone who will stand up for whats right, he said.
During his career with WSP he turned down a promotion of captain, not wanting to move his family for an eighth time.
I turned it down so I could stay (in Kitsap County), Boyer said. Weve been here over 20 years. Its a good place to raise a family, a good place to work and its a good community.
Boyer has received several endorsements from various community members and organizations including U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell, U.S. Rep. Jay Inslee (D-Bainbridge Island), Kitsap County Prosecutor Russ Hauge, the Kitsap County Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO, Kitsap County Commissioner Chris Endresen, Kitsap County Treasurer Barbara Stephenson and more.
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MILLVILLE — An 18-year-old man was arrested here after a Rite Aid pharmacy was robbed at gunpoint Saturday night, police said.
Millville Police Department Sgt. Lawrence Mulford told local media that a backpack discarded by the suspect contained "several hundred dollars in cash and an unloaded black handgun," according to reports. Police were not available for comment late Sunday.
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( Alias R ADCLIFFE and B RERETON .)
Priest and martyr, b. at Barlow Hall, 1585; d. 10 September, 1641. He was the fourth son of Sir Alexander Barlow, Knight of Barlow Hall, near Manchester, by Mary, daughter of Sir Uryan Brereton, Knight of Handforth Hall, Co. Chester, and was baptized at Didsbury Church 30 November, 1585; the entry in the register may still be seen. Educated at the Benedictine monastery of St. Gregory, Douai, he entered the English College, Valladolid, 20 September, 1610, but returned to Douai where his elder brother William Rudesind was a professed monk. He was himself professed in 1616 and ordained, 1617. Sent to England, he laboured in South Lancashire with apostolic zeal and fervour. He resided chiefly at Wardley Hall, the seat of the Downe family, near Manchester, and at Morley's Hall, a mansion of the Tyldesleys, in the parish of Leigh, some seven miles from Manchester. At the former, his skull is still preserved, in a little receptacle on the staircase. At the latter he was apprehended for the fifth and last time on Easter Sunday, 25 April, 1641. He was arrested by the Vicar of Eccles, who marched at the head of his parishoners, clad in his surplice, and was followed by some 400 men armed with clubs and swords. He was preaching at the time and could have escaped in the confusion, but yielded himself up to his enemies, and was carried off to Lancaster Castle. Here after four months' imprisonment he was tried, on 6 or 7 September, and sentenced next day, having confessed that he was a priest. On Friday, 10 September, he suffered the usual penalties at Lancaster.
A beautiful picture of his life is given by Challoner from two manuscript relations belonging to St. Gregory's monastery, one written by his brother Dom Rudesind Barlow, President of the Anglo- Benedictine Congregation. There is another manuscript, entitled "The Apostolical Life of Ambrose Barlow", written by one of his pupils for Dom Rudesind, which is at present in the Library of Owen's College, Manchester. It is to be printed among the publications of the Chetham Society. This contains many details hitherto unpublished. Two portraits of this martyr exist and also one of his father, Sir Alexander. Many of his relics are also preserved, a hand being at Stanbrook Abbey near Worcester. A full biography is in course of preparation.
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This site offers many recommendations for occlusal guards (night guards) that can help you manage your bruxism. But one thing we don't do is declare one device the best night guard for teeth grinding. That's because the best night guard is generally the one that is most comfortable to you. There are other factors, such as durability and cost. But comfort is such a big issue that it's impossible to say which mouth guard is best without knowing more about the individual.
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If you have an average sized mouth, you can use virtually any type of occlusal guard (which not a guarantee that they will actually be comfortable for you). However, if your mouth size differs from the norm, you may have trouble with one-size-fits-most night guards. Your best option is a custom device fitted by your dentist. But if the cost of a custom occlusal guard is too high for you, there are still over-the-counter options you can try.
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If you're an extreme grinder, softer plastics may not hold up over time. You might even bite through a moldable mouth guard in the middle of the night. You should strongly consider an acrylic night guard from the dentist. If that's too much for your budget, there are services that create a durable acrylic occlusal guard for you based on teeth impressions you make yourself at home. One popular option is NightGuardLab.com.
However, it's important to know that even a tough dental guard isn't going to hold up forever under the stress of intense grinding. There will come a point where you will have to pay to have your expensive custom fitted night guard repaired or replaced.
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Personal preference is the wildcard when it comes to find the best night guard for teeth grinding. A device that feels natural in one person's mouth may be awkward for someone else. There's no way to really tell how you're going to react to a mouth guard of a particular size and texture before you actually try it. However, here are some of the downsides you may experience with each type:
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Initially, you should go with what sounds best. However, you may have to try multiple occlusal guards before find one that works for you.
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No matter what you do, don't give up on finding a solution to your bruxism problem. If the first night guard doesn't work for you, try another. And if you find that you just can't sleep with a mouth guard – any mouth guard – talk to your dentist about other treatments. Letting your teeth continue to absorb the friction of grinding and clenching every night is the worst thing you can do.


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Aggressive channel expansion does not enhance engagement. Satisfying customers in every channel interaction does.
When companies consistently talk about strengths concepts, employees use their strengths more often.
Organizations need to do more to make leadership a reality for women who have the talent and ambition to fill those roles.
The best companies make a strategic choice to engage customers or satisfy them -- or both.
Malaysian banks are doomed to stagnant growth if they fail to appeal to millennial consumers.
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Banks in Thailand are struggling to engage customers -- especially millennials -- amid rapid economic and technological changes.
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When leaders make strengths-based development a priority, their companies make larger, faster strides toward strengths outcomes.
Employees across generations have a shared need for clear expectations in the workplace.
B2Bs need a sales strategy that is advisory, is tailored to each customer and provides valuable insights through analytics.
A Gallup study proves the business benefits of strengths-based development for employees.
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With his imagination in overdrive, Bruce Fisk has created a fictional character to guide readers through the Holy Land and the thickets of New Testament scholarship.
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