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Gum Graft in Mexico
Certified Periodontists – Dental Tourist Guide
Here is a Guide to getting your Gum Graft in Mexico with Cancun Dental Specialists. Most aspects of your Dental vacation will be covered. Please call in and let us know more about your case 1 888 231 8041. In order to give you correct information pertaining to your case, we would need your Medical History, X-Rays, Treatment Plan if available, if not contact our Dental Coordinators before coming to Cancun. Please read it so that you are well informed of how we provide the Gum Graft Treatment for you and if you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us.
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Gum Graft commonly known as Soft Tissue Graft is a frequent procedure we provide to patients at Cancun Dental Specialists. Gum Grafts are needed when your gums have retracted from your tooth exposing the root. Having exposed root can lead to problems like bone loss, tooth sensitivity, cavities, and can affect the aesthetics when smiling. The most common reason of receding gums are periodontal disease, poor hygiene, genetics, excessive brushing or brushing with a hard tooth brush. It's important to have gum recession repaired because gum tissue is the primary barrier to bacteria. Without adequate gum tissue around the teeth, bacteria can cause gum disease, bone and gum deterioration, and even tooth loss.
Gum Graft Cost in Mexico
Gum Graft Costs and Prices in Mexico can vary depending on how many teeth need Gum Grafting, the classification of Gum Grafting, if other procedures are necessary.
The Price for Gum Graft in Mexico is $350 USD per tooth.
Gum Grafting Techniques
Connective-Tissue Grafts
Connective-tissue grafts are the most common form of gum grafts. They are used to treat root exposure around one or more teeth. During the procedure, the dentist will cut a flap of skin from the roof of your mouth and remove tissue from under the flap. The flap is then stitched back down. The removed tissue will then be stitched to the gum tissue surrounding the exposed root. Over time the attached tissue will grow together with the gum tissue already there forming a higher gumline around the tooth.
Free Gingival Grafts
Free gingival grafts are similar to a connective tissue graft except that instead of cutting a flap to remove tissue underneath, a small amount of tissue is taken directly from the roof of the mouth. This tissue is then placed and attached directly to the gum area being treated. Dentists prefer this method for those who have naturally thin gums.
Pedicle Grafts
The pedicle graft method does not take graft tissue from the roof of the mouth. Instead, the gum tissue is grafted from gum tissue around the tooth needing repair. In this method, the flap (called a pedicle) is partially cut away so that one edge remains attached. The flap is then pulled up (lower jaw) or down (upper jaw) to cover the exposed root and sewn in place. This method is preferred for patients who have plenty of gum tissue near the tooth needing repair.
In addition to natural grafts from the patient, some dentists prefer to use graft material from a tissue bank.
After the procedure you will be able to go home. However, if you were given a sedative to relax you will need a friend or family member to drive you. Be sure to follow all instructions your doctor gives you for post-operative care. Do not floss or brush the gum line that was treated until the area has healed. A special mouthwash will be given to you that will help control plaque during this time.
For about a week after the gum grafting procedure your diet will be limited to soft foods such as eggs, pasta, Jell-O, and yogurt. Pain varies from patient to patient and depends on many variables including pain tolerance and the type of gum graft performed. Your doctor will likely recommend an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication or, in rare cases, a prescription pain medication. Many patients are able to return to work within a day or two.
Acellular Dermal Matrix
Alloderm Graft uses donated medically processed human skin tissue as a source for the graft. The advantage of this procedure is no need for a palatal donor site. This is Great for Dental Tourism as it is Less Invasive but not always the best option for your treatment. You can check these options directly with the Periodontist.
Uses, advantages and disadvantages of Acellular Dermal Graft material
- Root coverage
- Soft tissue flap extension over bone graft
- Amalgam tattoo correction
- Soft tissue defect repair
- Reduces need for palatal autografts or other second surgical site
- Ability to treat larger areas in one surgery
- Provide excellent esthetic results
- Decreases surgical chairtime
- Additional cost
- Technique sensitive
- Longer healing time
Acellular Dermal Graft is a safe, biologically acceptable and effective material that can be used for treatment of gingival recession.The root coverage obtained improved the esthetics and met with the expectations and demands of the patient and also the treating surgeon.There was a significant coverage obtained with Acellular Dermal Graft and increase in the width of keratinized gingiva. It can be used as an effective substitute for autologous grafts in the treatment of recession. Acellular Dermal Graft used in this report was well tolerated by gingival tissues and had no adverse effects on treated and adjacent non-treated sites. Even though complete coverage was obtained, this report has a limitation as one patient was treated and we need more sites and clinical studies in future to prove the efficacy of Acellular Dermal Matrix Graft.
Gum Graft Materials
AlloDerm® is the Best Material available for Gum Grafting Procedures, made by Allergan and Bio Horizon, two very reputable companies in the Dental and Medical Industry.
AlloDerm® RTM is donated tissue that has been processed to remove cells creating a regenerative tissue matrix. This method provides a tissue graft without having to harvest the material from another area in the mouth. Alloderm® Gum Graft in Mexico provides the structure and protein to help your mouth grow its own new tissue. The process is achieved by using collagen which provides scaffolding for the cells to grow on. The protein helps recruit more cells into the graft and helps reshape and remodel the gums. Since its introduction in 1994, over one million AlloDerm® RTM grafts have been successfully placed. Donor tissue is extensively screened and tested and then undergoes proprietary procedures to ensure that AlloDerm® RTM is ready for use in patients.
Emdogain® Gel hels to regenerate the tissue structures that anchor the teeth.
Emdogain® is used as an adjunct to Periodontal surgery as a topical application onto exposed root surfaces, and is a very effective therapy that helps to stabilize teeth and improve the outcome of periodontal surgery by regenerating the tissue structures that anchor the tooth.
Since its introduction in 1996, Emdogain® has been used in millions of patients worldwide and continues to be a leading product in Periodontal regeneration. The wealth of scientific evidence supporting the product continues to grow. A recent study showed that Emdogain® can increase the predictability of surgical outcomes by achieving equal or better root coverage and attachment.
Other recently published studies have indicated that less post-surgical discomfort is reported with Emdogain®.
Emdogain® Gel is comprised of a number of proteins that self-assemble to create a matrix. The dominant protein in this matrix is amelogenin, which has been shown to be responsible for tooth development, and has been well-conserved throughout evolution. This protein is considered as "self" when encountered by the human body, and therefore, no allergic or immunologic reactions have been demonstrated with the use of Emdogain® Gel. Emdogain® Gel is intended as an adjunct to periodontal surgery for topical application onto exposed root surfaces to treat periodontal intrabony defects. After a single application, Emdogain® Gel leaves only a resorbable protein matrix on the root surface. No additional surgery is necessary. Regain of clinical attachment and alveolar bone has been proven with the use of Emdogain® Gel.
Emdogain® is the biology-based and scientifically proven solution to promote the predictable regeneration of hard and soft tissues lost due to periodontal disease like intrabony defects, class II mandibular furcation and recession defects. ReliableMore than 40 clinical studies, involving 1500 intrabony periodontal defects in 1200 patients, have demonstrated that Emdogain® is effective in stimulating the formation of new periodontal attachment in soft and hard tissue. 60-70% defect fill was measured as a gain of radiographic bone one year following treatment with Emdogain®. Simple treatment with Emdogain® requires little or no preparation time; no mixing and no specialized products or equipment are necessary. It is convenient and effective to use in areas difficult to treat such as interproximal areas, defects distal to the second molar, defects located under bridgework and wide defects. No second surgery is required.VersatileThe possibility for the use of Emdogain® in periodontal defects is expanding.
It is indicated for: 1-, 2-, 3-wall defects.
Recession defects – Class II mandibular furcation defects
The biological processes of natural tooth development, Emdogain® forms an insoluble three dimensional matrix, which allows for the selective colonization of cells. Through cellular interactions, a cascade of events initiates increased cell proliferation, growth factor synthesis and cell differentiation resulting in the formation of necessary hard and soft tissues such as cementum, periodontal ligament and alveolar bone.
- Attachment – Mesenchymal cells attach to the formed matrix.
- Proliferation and growth – The cells spread and populate the surface.
- Cementum formation – The cells start to produce cementum with insertingcollagen fibers.
- Alveolar bone – Along the treated root surface, and at a certain distance, a condensation of fibrous tissue indicates the region where new alveolar bone is forming.
Growth Factors – Palet Rich Plasma
The use of Plasma-Rich Growth Factors in Gum Grafting is a great way to achieve higher success rates for our patients. During the natural healing process of your body growth factors can help by regulating and insuring the interaction between cells during the healing period. The treatment consists of extracting a little of the patients bloods and with a centrifuge the blood in the fractioned and proteins are isolated that help repair the soft tissue added to your gum recession.
How can I get started my treatment with Cancun Dental Specialists?
Please Give us a call at 1 888 231 8041 or send us an e-mail at email@example.com with the following information:
Pinhole Surgical Technique
How is the Pinhole Surgical Technique Performed?
Performed with a specially designed pin-like instrument, a small hole the size of a ball point pen tip is made and the gum tissue is carefully loosened allowing the gum to be placed over the exposed or receded area. Collagen is then placed through the pin sized hole to keep the gums in place and most patients are surprised to see an immediate cosmetic improvement. Because there is no cutting or stitches required, there is minimal post operative pain, swelling or bleeding and the pin-sized hole typically heals within 24 hours.
What Are the Advantages of Pinhole Surgery?
The Surgical procedure: Gum Grafting is an incision made on the roof of your mouth to remove gum tissue. In some cases an alternative source or tissue bank is required. Another incision is then made and the tissue is connected to cover the exposed roots using stitches to keep the site closed. With the Pinhole Surgical Technique, a small, pin-sized hole is made as an entry point in order to loosen the gums and stretch it over the exposed root. Collagen is then placed to keep the gums in place. No cutting or stitches are required with this minimally invasive technique. The Pinhole Surgical Technique gives us a less invasive option to address and treat recession.
Number of teeth treated: With traditional gum grafting only a few teeth can be treated at a time. With the new Pinhole Surgical Technique we can work on numerous teeth including the full mouth in most cases. Because we are using the existing gum to move into position, we are able to treat a much larger area without the restrictions that are encountered with gum grafting including cutting, removing and grafting existing gum tissue.
Surgery Time: Gum grafting can take 90 minutes or more to complete. The new Pinhole Surgical Technique takes half the amount of time compared to connective tissue grafting.
Recovery Time: Traditional Gum grafting requires cutting and stitches and can take 14 – 21 days to heal with many restrictions, pain and swelling. The new Pinhole Surgical Technique has virtually no recovery time. No Cutting, No Stitches, No Downtime! You can easily repair your gums and repair your smile during your lunch break and go back to work the same day. The pin-sized hole heals quickly and is almost undetectable in as little as 24 hours.
Pinhole Cases – Before & After
Gum Graft Before Coming to Cancun Pre-Ops
Inform yourself on steps to take for a successful outcome, please read the full instructions, Cancun Dental Specialists thanks you in advanced for being an informed patient.
Gum Tissue Graft Recovery
Do NOT eat anything until the anesthesia wears off, as you might bite your lips, cheek, or tongue and cause damage. You will probably have some discomfort when the anesthesia wears off; take your non-aspirin pain medication(s) as directed, whether it is prescribed or over-the-counter.
Grafting Post Op Care
- Leave the gauze in for 2 to 4 hours – It is important to control the bleeding and to gently compress the graft.
- Apply ice pack for 2 to 4 hours
- Apply Chlorhexidine solution (Perioguard or Peridex) – Apply Chlorhexidine solution to surgical site twice daily with a cotton-tipped applicator.DO NOT BRUSH THE SURGICAL SITE!DO NOT SWISH WITH PERIOGUARD. IT WILL STAIN THE TEETH.
- Leave the surgical area Alone! – Please minimize talking, don't show other people the surgical site, it will delay healing. Movement of surgical site can cause sutures to pull through graft and displace from the surgical site.
- Post Operative Surgical Prescriptions, use as indicated:
- Antibiotics—take all antibiotics for the full duration of the prescription.
- Painkillers—take painkillers only as prescribed.
For Continued pain management use Ibuprofen 800mg which may be combined with Tylenol.
- Be sure to resume taking all regular medications.
- Swelling of the surgical site. – Swelling is to be expected, this is a surgery. Continue to apply ice packs as much as possible for the first two days if needed.
- Discoloration and bumpiness of surgical site is normal and usual.
- Additional supplements: – Good Nutrition, Multivitamin and 500-600mg Calcium daily will help with the healing process.
- Doxycycline hyclate 50 mg q.d. for 14 days
- Naproxen 375 mg q12h for 7 days
Pain Control PRN
- Narcotic analgesic of choice if needed
Anti-inflammatory – Tapered dose of a glucocorticoid steroid such as:
- @dexamethasone 3.0 mg q.d. for 3 days
- 2.0 mg q.d. for 3 days
- 1.0 mg q.d. for 3 days
- Chlorhexidine digluconate 0.12% rinse at least twice daily for 1 month
- NO FLOSSING (Water-Pik ONLY from tongue-side or inside on low)
- NO TOUCHING: with finger or any other device or object.
- NO KISSING or licking surgical area.
- Do not use cotton swabs, cloth or any soft or hard object to clean area.
- Do not sleep with hands under the cheek where surgery was done.
- No facial massages for 3 weeks or massage that area of the face for any reason.
- NO LOOKING: Do not obsess over or question Doctor about appearance of gums for 6 weeks. You cannot look without pulling cheek.
- NO Chipmunk cheeks when you rinse.
- Do not play wind instruments for 3 weeks.
- Do not suck on straws.
- Do not blow balloons.
- No spitting.
- No mints over surgical area.
- No smoking, chewing tobacco, cigar, pipe or recreational marijuana. Please consult doctor if you use marijuana for medical purposes.
- No clenching or grinding of the teeth.
- No heavy lifting that require clenching of the teeth.
- No heavy aerobics or vigorous dancing or physical activity for 3 weeks.
- No snorkeling for 6 months.
- DO NOT EAT crunchy or sticky food that can get stuck on or in between your teeth. NO CHOCOLATE.
- EXPECT cold sensitivity for 6 weeks or longer. DO REPORT sensitivity during check-up appointments.
- WEAR PRESCRIBED BITE APPLIANCE 24 HOURS A DAY, if instructed. Check with Doctor about any other appliances (e.g., retainers, Invisalign, Perio-Protect, Sleep Apnea appliance, CPAP, intraoral sleep
appliance, sports guards, etc).
- ICE OVER AREA at 10 minute intervals for the first 48 hours to minimize swelling.
- PAIN CONTROL- take one each of acetaminophen (Tylenol) and NSAID (Motrin or Advil) at the same time, subject to other instructions by Doctor.
- Patient MUST return to our office 24 hours after surgery, 3 Days after surgery, and 6 month follow up is highly adviced.
- After the 6th week you may:
- The night after the procedure, put a towel over your pillow to keep blood from getting on it
- For two to three days after the procedure, your face will probably swell
- For up to two weeks after the procedure, your face may be bruised
- For two weeks after the procedure, don't brush the grafted area (just rinse with a mouthwash they give you, and do so GENTLY)
- For two weeks, eat soft foods and cut food into small pieces
- Two to three weeks later, your stitches will be taken out
Informed patients are happy patients that why we have taken the time to write this.
Any questions please give us a call at 1 888 231 8041
Gum Graft FAQ
Gum Graft is a specific alternative to treat gum recession. There are different types of Gum Graft but, in principle, all tend to restore the gum lines to healthy levels. Complementary and preventive procedures is the Scaling and Root Planning (Periodontal Cleaning).
Periodontal disease is the main cause of gum recession along with other factors like poor oral hygiene and genetic predisposition; also other causes involve smoking, improper brushing, and illnesses such as diabetes and hormone disorders.
The most common is referred as Connective-tissue Graft which involves the surgical removal of some portion of tissue from the roof of your mouth Other king of graft are developed by certified companies and allow extensive work to be done.
After identifying the exact amount of tissue that is going to be removed and placed later in the addressed area, the specialists administer local anesthesia and proceeds to make the incisions necessary with our Water Lase machine which helps finishing the procedures faster and more accurately, and allow the patients for an expedite recovery after surgery. This Laser reduces also the risk of infection and allows the specialists to remove more tissue per session as the laser allows virtually pain-free procedures. After that, the tissue is placed and sutured in the addressed area.
Unfortunately, no! Long exposed roots, notches in the teeth (called abfraction notching), roots that have fillings, and teeth that have lost bone between the teeth are difficult to predictably cover. Nonetheless, almost always, they can be improved! The photo to the right shows all of these problems. This underscores how important it is to have treatment before things get too severe.
It is important to realize that as the gums recede, the bone around the teeth dissolves. Thus, in the adult, all gum recession is also bone loss! Bone of course is what holds the teeth in place. Don't delay! Keep your teeth healthy and beautiful!
Yes. Covering the exposed root will decrease the sensitivity. There are some teeth that are sensitive but may not need gum grafting to improve the sensitivity. We will show you how.
After surgery, most possible swelling, bleeding and soreness disappear within the first week after the procedure in done. However, the complete time frame of healing is of 4 weeks, which involves certain medication and the avoidance for certain foods for the time indicated by the specialists.
Treatment outcome is generally evaluated 4-6 weeks after soft tissue grafting. You need to wait up to 8 weeks or so for tissue maturation and to determine how much tissue has "taken". If the graft tissue was thick to start with, the superficial layer will slough off but the deep parts will survive. (The most outside portion of the graft would not survive due to lack of blood supply. It becomes necrotic-white and comes out.) What is left should be reddish in color and will survive. White/pink color may change based on tissue thickness.
Our specialists will need to re-evaluate the area and determine how much of it has taken. Sometimes it may be necessary to do a second surgery (gingival flap surgery) to bring what has "taken" more towards the root surface (coronally).
Yes, the hole will close up. This is just a matter of time. The pain that is experienced has to do with underlying connective tissue being exposed to the oral cavity and getting irritated by rubbing of the tongue and food. 14 days after surgery, the superficial layer of the skin of the donor site will become thicker. The donor site will start feeling much better once this happens. Usually, it takes between 6 to 8 weeks after the surgery for the depression in the tissue to fill up completely.
During the healing, soft tissue shrinks a little and edema (swelling) goes down. Soft tissue binds the underlying root surface and neighboring bone surface and starts to mature. The most important aspect of this healing is the formation of new vessels that will bring the blood supply into newly grafted soft tissue (angiogenesis). Again, wound stability is very important for the newly-forming blood supply (vascularization).
Soft tissue healing generally takes 4-8 weeks to return to normal. Healing time also depends on how much tissue (thickness and area) was taken from the roof of the mouth and whether you had any bone exposure after the procedure. If you had bone exposure at the donor site, the healing may take longer. Also, if you developed bleeding into the tissue which accumulated there and caused swelling (hematoma together with hemorrhage), this may delay the wound healing.
Given the right indication and right surgical technique, gum graft surgery works very well most of the time. Factors that help to predict success of the procedure are the type of defect that needs treatment and the amount of stress put on the graft after surgery.
The type of defect is important for graft survival. Narrow defects with intact tissue between the teeth (interdental areas) have a greater chance of success since the root surface does not have any blood supply and adjacent tissue will help the graft tissue to survive. Complete root coverage is the predictable outcome when this type of defect is present. The success rate of root coverage decreases with increasing interdental bone loss.
Anything that will cause the grafted tissue to move during healing, such as muscle pulls from inside the lip, will affect the healing. That is why periodontists generally show the site to the patient right after surgery and ask him/her not to look at it again during the first week. They know that every time the patient pulls his/her lip to look at it, there is a big chance that the graft will move.
Gum Graft Complications or Failure
Complications of a Gum Graft are rare. Infections are uncommon. But see your doctor right away if you notice any oozing or unexpected bleeding around the Graft site.
In rare cases, the Graft tissue may not properly adapt to the graft site. You may need to have the procedure performed again if this happens.
You may not like the way the graft looks after it's fully healed. If so, talk with your periodontist about gingivoplasty (reshaping of gum tissue). They may be able to modify the tissue to make it look more pleasing to you.
Severe swelling/loosening sutures – The survival of the graft tissue (generally obtained from the roof of the mouth) purely depends on the blood supply that comes from surrounding bone (since there are no blood vessels on tooth surfaces). The stability of the grafted tissue is very important for the newly forming and migrating vessels.
During healing, sometimes due to severe swelling and/or loosening of the sutures, the graft may move and surgery will not be successful. In such cases, it is necessary to wait until the maturation of the surrounding tissues is complete and try again. This does not happen very often. However, every case is different and some of the surgical sites are harder to deal with, depending on the severity of the exposure and what is left from soft and hard tissue support.
Tissue sloughing from upper arch – A relatively, not infrequent, "normal" complication occurs where the tissue sloughs. It has to do with the size of the graft that was taken. Every individual's healing pattern is different, and the same is true for the pain threshold.
However, one suggested approach is to fabricate a plastic vacuum form of your upper arch. This is a clear, thin plastic that snaps press-fit onto your teeth and is trimmed to make sure that the palate is covered in its entirety. Thus, it will provide pressure to the donor site after the surgery and avoid irritation from food and the tongue. If a series of grafting surgeries is expected, this is a good option and would certainly have a positive effect.
Infection – Similar to any type of surgical procedure, infection will delay wound healing. This is especially true for oral wounds that are exposed to continuous bacterial challenge. A prescription for antibacterial/ antiseptic mouth rinses is generally given to control bacterial load for the first 10 days of healing.
Uneven healing – Following complete wound healing, if there is an obvious problem with symmetry, it may be necessary to go back and do what is called "gingivoplasty". This is a simple procedure performed to thin the extra soft tissue.


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I am the only heir to my father. I have son who is still an infant. My question is as per the Hindu Succession Act is there a provision to prevent my sons/daughter getting share of my father/their grand father's property? After his succession? Facts; My father is 78 years old My Mother is 75 years old Majority of his property is self acquired/self earned? There may be few acres of land which he would have inherited from his father. Myself, I am the only son to my parents 33 years old married to my wife who is 29 years. No family problems what so ever. I have a son who is 2.5 years old. The above questions has been asked without any ill feelings towards my wife or children or my parents. The intention here is to ensure that my father's property should not create any dependency on kids & I want them to be independent individuals before they get a share in their grand parents property. so that my father/mothers hard earned money/property does not get misused by my children. Your valuable advise on the above question would be of great help. Thanks Thanks & Regards.
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as far as the property self acquired they have absolute right to decide about its future and as far as ancestral property is concerned your children will have share to it
1. Insofar as the self purchased property of your father is concerned, if he died without a will then you are the sole owner of the entire property, which implies you can make a will or any other legal settlement of this property in favour of any of your other relatives and legally deprive your son of any share therein, if you desire so.
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Hi, as per your narration it is a self reacquire property after your parent it will pass on to you......... and there is no provision in Hindu law which prevent the property goes to son or grand son unless you have sold the property.
1) as far as your father self acquired property is concerned on his demise you and your mother would be equal owners of said property . your son cannot claim any share in respect of said property .
2) as far as ancestral property is concerned your son has share in said property .
According to the Hindu Succession Act,1956 the self acquired property of the Hindu who dies intestate that is without making any Will with regard to his property shall devolve to his Class 1 heirs namely, surviving widow, all his sons and all his daughters and his surviving mother in equal proportions. In case none of the above mentioned class 1 heirs exist the property is inherited by class 2 heirs.

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Many houses have cement sidewalks and paths around them, and with age, these can sink, warp, crack and become uneven. This will pose a safety risk, as well as, make your home look bad.
Tearing out the old cement slab and replacing it would mean a costly and lengthy process, which could be discouraging, but there is an alternative.
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Launching the North Face of the Aiguille de Midi, September 2014.
As winter tightens its icy grip and the warm, fly days of summer fade further into darkness, I thought I'd post a picture from last season in France. The photo was taken by another pilot at launch, and captures the final steps before hucking the abyss of the Midi North Face. It still baffles me that flight is possible (sometimes not) with little more then 2.5 kgs of fabric overhead.
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It didn't take Mike Dillman long to find the words.
A Vietnam Veteran, honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice has been a major part of his life for more than four decades.
So when he was talking about the annual luncheon that his Place of Refuge Church hosts for local emergency services personnel and municipal service workers on Patriot Day every year – this being the 11th anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and United Flight 93 crash in Shanksville, PA – his respect and his gratitude came quickly.
"We feel that on that day – on 9/11 – civil servants were pressed into action, and we've come to understand, that even though they were doing what they do, they were called upon to aid the wounded and comfort the hurting and aid those who needed it," Dillman said. "They became veterans in every sense of the word. It really changed my mind about what a veteran could be.
"They're the heartbeat of our city and we can't not do this. It's the least that we can do."
The event itself took roughly 60 volunteers to pull off. At least a third of them were from the college intern program where students put in work at the church towards their ministry training.
Having the extra help allowed Dillman to float around and personally thank each and every one of the people in attendance. He also told the story of Jenavieve Flores – a student at Joshua Cowell that aimed to make a difference by helping those that serve.
According to school Principal Bonnie Bennett, Flores initially said she wanted to do something to help seniors, police officers, firefighters and soliders. After settling on the latter began her undertaking with a $20 bill in an envelope and a drive at the school to fill boxes that would be donated to the Cpl. Charles Palmer II Memorial troop donation program that sends boxes to those serving overseas.
Donations began to flow in, and according to Charles Palmer Sr., as many as 50 boxes worth of supplies came out of her efforts.
"People love it when the kids get involved because it's a history lesson and it teaches them that freedom isn't free," Palmer said. "And this marvelous little girl has generated an overwhelming response out there. I was blown away when I learned about it. It's really going to help a lot of troops out."
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At least 51% of the grains used to make straight bourbon must be corn, while the rest may be a mixture of other grains (usually barley, rye, or wheat). Usually between 80 and 125 proof; the legal minimum strength is 60 proof. Only limestone filtered spring water may be used to lower the alcohol content.
Similar in style to bourbon, Tennessee whiskey must be produced in the state of Tennessee and is always filtered through sugar-maple charcoal before going into casks for aging. It is aged for a minimum of two years. Tennessee whiskey was recognized as a separate style by U.S. government officials in 1941.
Blended American whiskey may contain as little as 20% straight whiskey, such as rye or bourbon whiskey; the remaining 80% may be unaged grain neutral spirits or a high-proof light whiskey. Because of this, American blended whiskey is much lighter than Tennessee or bourbon whiskies.
Mashed, distilled and aged at least three years in Canada in a wooden barrel of not greater than 700 L capacity. Blended, multi-grain liquors typically containing a large percentage of rye, often generically referred to as "rye whisky.
Standard Irish whiskey is a blend of malt and grain whiskies; pure malt will be labeled such. Usually distilled through both column and pot stills, although there are a few solely pot-distilled brands. The oldest distillery, Bushmills, dates to a 1608 license granted by King James I.
Scotch must be distilled and matured in Scotland. When an age is listed, it is of the youngest whiskey in the blend. Single malt is from one specific distillery. It tends to possess intense flavors and aromas. Blended whiskey may contain a combination of whiskies from several malt and grain distilleries.


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Kythera, otherwise known as Cerigo, is the island of goddess Urania Aphrodite and god Eros. Located in Southern Greece, between the southern Peloponnese and Crete, it is a mountainous island with valleys leading to the sea and enchanting beaches. The island has an area of approximately 280 square kilometers. The vegetation is rich, especially in the northern and western parts of the island. The climate is Mediterranean, with enough humidity and strong winds especially in winter. In several parts of the island there are springs flowing all year round.
Kythera has a population of three thousand inhabitants, living in the many small villages that are scattered throughout the area. The island is administratively organized into a municipality and along with the community of the neighboring island of Antikythera form the Province of Kythera, which belongs to the Prefecture of Piraeus.
The people of Kythera engage in agriculture, trade and tourism. The main agricultural products are oil and the renowned quality honey. The island has expanded touristically in recent years, attracting the attention of many visitors and tourist enterprises.
Kythera has a rich cultural heritage due to the amount of diverse nations stepping on its land. The island's monuments bear witness to history. Its architecture carries the influence of the Venetian and Cretan style, as well as that of Mani. The Historical Archive of Kythera, located in the castle of the capital, is the second most important after the one in Corfu, keeping records from the 16th century. Byzantine monuments and British buildings adorn the slopes of each peak of the island. Organized groups of archaeologists bring to light important facts and findings about the island's glorious past. The myth of Aphrodite is still alive, among humans, the rocks and the sea.
Kythera is an ideal place with enchanting natural beauties and cultural elements that complement each other. Visitors fall in love with the island and easily feel at home. However, the island's history has just begun!


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Edmund Mott states that he gave "aid and assistance to Capt John Walter Myers"
[The transcription below was donated by Carol Stuart; posted June 27, 2006.]
23 Nov 1849: In
the District of Johnstown I Edmund Mott of the Township of
Elizabethtown do make oath and say, that I am the Father of Samuel W.
Mott the before named Petitioner, that I am the said Edmund Mott a U.E.
Loyalist, that I am now aged Eighty Two years, on the 8th. day of
August last. That I came into the Province of Upper Canada in the year
1789 and continued to reside therein since. That I first settled in the
Township of Elizabethtown and removed to no other place.
to before me at Brockville this Twenty third day of November 1849 James
Jessop } Clerk of the Peace } signed - Edmund Mott Johnstown District }
Brief genealogy supplied by Carol Stuart
[Note: Carol also supplied the information on the Bonisteel page.]
Edmund Mott:
Born: 8 Aug 1767 - Eagle Mills, Rensselaer Co. New York and Died: After 1851 - Leeds , Greenville Co. Ontario
Father: Samuel Mott Sr. (1736-1805) and Mother: Hannah Price
Married Amy (Emma) Wing UE 13 Nov 1797 - Elizabethtown Twp., Leeds Co., Ontario
Born: 1776 - Pawling Twp.N, Dutchess Co., New York and Died: 23 Dec 1845 - Elizabethtown Twp., Leeds Co., Ontario
Father: Gershom Wing (U.E.L.) (1744- ) and Mother: Rebecca Chase
Nancy Mott
Born: 7 Jun 1797 - Elizabethtown Twp., Leeds Co., Ontario Christened: Died: 18 Nov 1872 - Erin Township, Wellington County
Spouse: Jacob Bonesteel Jr. (U.E.) (1794-1850); Marr: 1811


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There was a Duragesic Plaintiff's verdict in Houston, TX on Friday July 7, 2006. The jury awarded $772,000. The awarded was made to a 16 year old daughter of a woman who died passed away while on a duragesic pain patch.
Punitive damages were not awarded, as Texas tort reform requires the verdict to be unanimous to go on to the punitive phase. Given the facts as I know them, it was a good verdict. The deceased mother weighed over 300 pounds, and causation was hotly contested. Ms. Thompson, 42, died in 2004 while wearing a Duragesic patch to manage pain from injuries after a car accident. Plaintiff's counsel alleged that the deceased had ten time the amount of the therapeutic dose of fentanyl in her body when she died.
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Essential Cuisines of Mexico by The Book Co
About: More than twenty-five years ago, when Diana Kennedy published The Cuisines of Mexico, knowledge and appreciation of authentic Mexican cooking were in their infancy. But change was in the air. Home cooks were turning to Julia Child for an introduction to French cuisine and to Marcella Hazan for the tastes of Italy. Through Diana Kennedy they discovered a delicious and highly developed culinary tradition they barely knew existed. The Cuisines of Mexico, Mexican Regional Cooking, and The Tortilla Book became best-sellers, and Diana Kennedy was recognized as the authority on Mexican food.
Now a new generation has discovered that Mexican food is more than chimichangas, that they can find fresh hierbas de olor (pot herbs, including marjoram and Mexican bayleaf) and chilacas in their markets. The book that will become indispensable in their kitchens is The Essential Cuisines of Mexico.
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Do you suffer from a bad back or have poor posture? Do you quite often get aches and pains? You could well benefit from doing more core work when you exercise, or, perhaps you are already doing some core work but just not focusing on it properly.
Do you know someone who attends pilates or yoga classes on a regular basis? Ask them if they suffer any of these things and I bet 90% of them will say No!
First of all, are we certain about what our Core actually is? Well, in my opinion, Core is everything! We could discuss what muscles make up the Core but I think a really easy way to look at it is that your Core is everything except your arms. Does that help?
Take a quick look at the guy below: Take off his arms and head and, in my opinion, everything that is left can be described as Core.
A lot of people think Abs and back when they hear the word Core but it really is so much more than that, and in my opinion, you can't really exercise effectively if you are not working your core muscles each and every time you train.
So, what can you do to improve your Core strength?
When I first started out in the fitness industry I trained as a Pilates teacher so I am slightly biased when I say that I would recommend Pilates to everyone!
I quite like this definition of Pilates : a system of exercises using your own body weight and/or special apparatus, designed to improve physical strength, flexibility, and posture, and enhance mental awareness.
I have had several clients come to me lately complaining of "bad backs" and general stiffness all over and I am working on this with them during our sessions together but as a complement to this I am advising them to get themselves booked into a regular Pilates class.
If you are thinking of attending a Pilates class, choose carefully:
- You don't want a class full of 20 people but rather a small class of 6-8 people
- Make sure you are attending the right level ie beginner or more advanced
- Take a 1-2-1 assessment first so that the teacher can establish the correct class for you
At Bodyline, we know these guys really well in Ealing pilatesbodyshape.co.uk and we are very happy to recommend them.
Bodyweight Exercises
So, if going to a class isn't for you we can give you just three "Core exercises" you can do at home or at your gym in order to get you started. The benefit of the three exercises we are going to show you here is that they work the whole body (including your Core of course!)
Press Ups
Press Ups work, pretty much your whole upper body with a big emphasis on Core, Chest and Shoulders.
Squats work the Core, Legs and Glutes. The squats shown in the video are performed using a cable machine but can be easily done at home holding some dumbells or just using your own bodyweight.
Walkouts work the Core and Upper Body
So, you now have some options to increase the amount of Core work you include in your exercise routine. Remember a good, regular Core routine will help to improve:
- Posture
- Flexibility
- Whole Body Strength
- Balance
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The following maps colour each country by the level of the most severe boundary condition(s) applied in each category. For example: if the worst boundary condition that is found to apply in the "freedom of expression" category was at the level of "Severe discrimination" then this country will be coloured red (see the key, right). See The Ratings System for more information.
The first map shows the average severity (the "Summary score") across all four categories as a colour gradient. The other four maps show the result for each category on its own. Click on a contry and then click on the name of the country to read the full report for this country.
Note: Our interactive maps are currently offline and we are working on a replacement. You can still find static versions of the maps below and all data used to compile the maps at is at: fot.humanists.international/data.


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The AOC of Cabardès is situated just 10 miles North of the beautiful medieval walled city of Carcassonne. This is where the cooling breezes of the Atlantic balance the heat of the Southern sun. It is here that Cabernet and Merlot sit alongside Syrah and Grenache. We have been visiting the area for over 20 years and in the past we have shipped wine from the famous Château Pennautier.
View from the chais
More recently we have shipped a couple of vintages from the up-and-coming Domaine de Cazaban and they have proved incredibly popular. So, we simply had to revisit in the Spring of 2014, when we bought some of their excellent 2013s.
Claire and Clément Mengus arrived from Alsace in 2004 to settle in this beautiful part of the Southern countryside. This is where the wild garrigue of the Languedoc meets the more restrained countryside of Aquitaine. Clément trained at Beaune and then Dijon, and after working for several Alsace domaines, the couple decided to head for the sun and garrigue in Cabardès. They are currently in the process of converting the domaine farming to Bio, and all these wines are certified organic.
They own 15 hectares of vine and garrigue, of which 6 hectares surrounds their property and another 2 hectares is located in the schist soils of the foothills of the Montagne Noire with stunning views of the snow-capped Pyrenees. It is here, at a higher altitude, they have very old vines of Carignan and Grenache.
The current vintage is 2013, and Clément has produced some very elegant wines, which we knew we had to buy immediately, as his wines soon sell out. All these wines have avoided the blockbuster style often found in this areas, and weigh in at around 12.5 t0 13% alcohol, and the style is one of elegance and subtlety. We've deliberately kept them for 12 months in our cellars to allow them to develop a little more bottle age, and they are now drinking beautifully…
This is a great opportunity to try a Mixed Case, containing three bottles of each of the following wines –
Syrah de Clément Mengus 2013
IGP d'Oc
Due to the success of his wines and the lack of supply to satisfy demand, a wine importer in Quebec persuaded Clément to buy in grapes from other areas and produce a new wine this year. This Syrah comes from carefully selected grapes from the adjacent regions of Faugères and Corbières, and it is vinified in stainless steel. It is a medium purple colour, with a wonderful nose of violets. This leads into a racy, fresh mouthful of concentrated fruit bursting with flavours of raspberries and finishing with a hint of liquorice. A great success for his first vintage!
Jours de Vigne 2013
IGP Côtes de Lastours
This is made from Syrah, Grenache and old vine Carignan, using a proportion of maceration carbonique wine – the method used in Beaujolais – to enhance the fresh, fruity characteristics of the grapes. Then Merlot is vinified conventionally and added to the blend.
It has a medium ruby colour with a mouth-watering nose of wild flowers, blackcurrant and black cherry. On the palate it is very silky and elegant with soft, leafy, raspberry and black cherry flavours, finishing with very gentle tannin and acidity. It is very soft and approachable and lovely to drink now, but can be kept happily for a couple of years.
Demoiselle Claire 2013
AOC Cabardès
This is made from 60% Syrah and 40% Merlot. The wine is fermented at low temperature in stainless steel. Of this 90% is left on the lees to extract maximum flavour and 10% is aged in a combination of new oak barriques of 500L and Burgundian barrels of 250L. The two are then blended carefully together. There is minimal use of sulphur and no filtering, to guarantee the optimal quality.
This has a medium ruby colour with a violet rim, and has a wonderful nose of black fruits with hints of cherry and raspberry and subtle, expensive oak. It is a delicate, elegant wine, with a silky texture and pretty summer fruit flavours, combining the raciness of Syrah with the soft plum flavours of Merlot. Still young, it is very enjoyable now but will gradually improve in complexity over the next 12 months.
Petites Rangées 2012
AOC Cabardès
From the riper 2012 vintage, this is a blend of 25% Cabernet Franc, 50% Syrah and 25% Merlot. The grapes are individually sorted and destemmed before vinification. The wine is then aged in three year old Burgundy barriques for nine months.
This is a deeper purple colour with a perfumed herby nose, and in the mouth it is silky with supple, ripe black fruits and hints of sour cherries, and finishes with a gentle echo of eucalyptus and fennel. Lovely wine, and goes beautifully with duck with figs!


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Aching bones all day
albeit too young for arthritis.
The ink is all dried
up even though this contraption
is new. I should return shortly.
Precise. Much better, but not perfect,
fresh ink, yet the guidance is still the same.
These hands look far older.
Each morning I wake up
as bewildered as the one before.
Hello stranger.
I feel the same way
about myself. All is static.
That is, until the day that change has stealthily crept,
and all of a sudden she is standing
in front of you, staring you in the face.
These imaginary shades are constricting my view
as if I was wearing a burqa.
Constant death
not all around,
but internally
it pervades my being,
dominates my thoughts constantly.
Every moment I am in shock.
Surprised at my ability to breathe.
When I was very young,
I faintly remember an unbridled panic
at realizing the automatic act.
I would have to deliberately continue breathing,
until I would forget again, or If I was especially self aware,
I would eventually start to gasp for air.
How uncanny
the perpetual dichotomies of life:
angst and acceptance.
Not one person has a total lack of fear for falling by the wayside.
Although expectancy ingrains a kind of desire for death.
My heart was pounding
physical phenomenon in place of a forced out emotion.
My teeth are falling out,
perhaps from unconscious nighttime grinding.
It is late now. A different kind of perception.
I'm glad I can indulge in certain things. Things that have too often been taken for granted.
This type of ache feels like internally loosened blood dripping down.
And now I will try for the temporary blackness, if only it will come easy.


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Following are some of the most interesting trading and investing stories that I have come across on the web this week:
This hedge fund is only looking one day ahead
Runestone Capital is a london-based hedge fund that trades volatility with a one-day horizon. The absolute return fund uses a quantitative model that takes into account more than 700 variables and returned 30% in 2016.
Are you ready to earn 5% a year?
Investment professional David Merkel has run the numbers following the latest data out of the Federal Reserve and he sees future returns for the S&P 500 hovering around the 5% a year mark, down about 1% from the previous quarter.
Six things to learn from the market's reaction to the Fed
Former Pimco executive Mohamed El-Erian has come up with six takeaways from the market's reaction to the latest Federal Reserve rate hike. Overall, he thinks the latest rate hike gives investors a more complicated landscape to choose from.
Bitcoin in a bubble
There are a great number of people who are uncertain about the true value of a bitcoin but Peter Schiff is not among them. Schiff thinks bitcoin is a worthless asset with no intrinsic value. He compares the run up in price to the Tulip bubble.
Why I never trade stock options
Seeking Alpha writer Rob Marstrand talks about some of the pitfalls of stock options. These complicated assets can be difficult for investors to understand and this article outlines some of the reasons why.
Book of the Week: Unshakeable. Tony Robbins
Tony Robbins' last finance book (Money: Master The Game) was excellent and full of solid information for investors. Robbins is back with Unshakeable which promises more straight to the point investing advice. Robbins is of the view that a crash is coming so it pays to get prepared now.
Thank You For Reading
Let me know of any good stories you have found in the comments.


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Cooper Colony Country Club
- 5050 SW 90th Ave, Cooper City, FL 33328
- (954) 434-2181
18 total holes at facility
Green fees - $16 to $26 (estimate)
Designed by Pat Pattison
Built in 1962
Driving Range: Yes
Public golf course
Cooper Colony Country Club is an 18-hole executive length golf course in Cooper City, Florida. This short layout will reward good shots and provide a fun golf outing for everyone. Online tee times may be available at Cooper Colony Country Club or at nearby golf courses, usually offered at a discount from the normal rate.
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Manager: Andrew Perini
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Sustaining an innovation competitive advantage- a unique formula
Sustaining innovation is made up of critical components that bring intensity and return to your investment and provide you the framework to build a sustaining advantage on innovation others will find hard to imitate.
So what is this framework? SCA = II + EE + MLC + OC + RNE- its power comes from innovation intensity
Sustainable Competitive Advantage (SCA) comes from the combining effects of the following:
II = Innovation Intensity - its degree of adoption, investments made, its multiple level of activities and the focus of the intensity given to building capabilities
EE = Entrepreneurial Energies - how you set about and promote and generate the internal environment to enable innovation to take hold and be seen as a learning environment people want to get involved with
MLC = Market Learning Competence - these give a clearer awareness on what and where to acquire from and learn from. The key need is to orientate always towards, and generally get to the heart of, where innovation takes place- in the market place and with your customers
OC = Organizational Capacity - knowing the differences in learning, linking the different intellectual capitals and combining the complementary assets needed to make them more dynamic
RNE = Relationship & Networking Effects - the supporting and enhancing aspects of making greater connections, collaborations and exchanges so as to speed up the process of innovation, reduce costs and enhance understanding getting closer to knowing where latent knowledge lies to assist and share for greater impact and result.
What is the result of adopting the SCA framework?
ROI = Investment x Activity x Change (learning environment)
Results Impact
Making Sustainability central to innovation capability building
Today's challenge is to build the capacity to be different, to sustain the critical aspect that innovation can provide: the stimulus for sustaining lasting growth. It is through continued learning, capabilities become stronger and more difficult for competitors to understand and imitate. Capabilities grow through use and application.
You aim to provide two types of capabilities, distinctive, which are the characteristics of the organization which cannot be replicated by others and reproductive, which can be bought by the competition but need to be appropriate to your objectives. It is through value creation you achieve greater sustainability and the five elements within this model can provide the path to this.
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the great fitness deception 'Health and fitness' does not mean 'lean, 'energetic', 'strong', 'toned', 'muscular', 'athletic' or any of the other positive terms people mistake it for. 'Health' is defined in the Oxford dictionary as: "The state of being free from illness
doctors only make sick people 'well'. personal trainers only make unfit people 'fit'. recomp is about transforming bodies beyond the mediocrity of health & fitness.
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Saudi Arabia continued to block climate action at the Paris climate talks. The COP21 negotiations were marked by opposition from oil-producing states like Russia and Venezuela, but no country was more focused on trying to scuttle the talks than Saudi Arabia. By resisting carbon caps, periodic reviews, the 1.5C target, and full decarbonization by 2050, Saudi Arabia was accused of trying to "sabotage" the climate deal. Saudi Arabia has 18 percent of the world petroleum reserves is the the earth's tenth largest polluter. The nation has been the world's largest producer of crude oil until it was overtaken by the US in 2015. Saudi Arabia's economy is heavily dependent on fossil fuels and it uses its oil wealth to power its electricity grid.
"They are seeing the writing on the wall," environmental activist Wael Hmaidan told the Guardian, adding, "The world is changing and it's making them very nervous. Anything that would increase ambition or fast forward this energy transition that is already taking place is something that they try to block," Hmaidan said.
Not only did the kingdom take a hard line opposing a positive outcome at the Paris talks they tried to forge a block of resistance by throwing their weight around with other Arab countries. "We feel Saudi Arabia is playing a bully role in undermining the position of other Arab countries," Hmaidan said.
In the Spring of 2015 Ali al-Naimi, Saudi minister of petroleum and mineral resources accepted that the world is moving away from fossil fuels and seemed to signal that his country accepted the shift.
"In Saudi Arabia, we recognize that eventually, one of these days, we are not going to need fossil fuels. I don't know when, in 2040, 2050 or thereafter," he said.
Before COP21 Saudi Arabia seemed to soften its position when it released a plan to combat climate change. However, their proposal was criticized for being opaque.
"It is unacceptable for developing countries, like my own, to be asked to participate in this so-called ratchet mechanism," the Saudis were reported to have told the session.
Due almost entirely to oil revenues Saudi Arabia is the 15th largest economy in the world, however, they tried to play the poverty card and resisted the Green Climate Fund suggesting that only industrialized countries should have to contribute. They even had the audacity to suggest that if tiny island nations were to receive compensation for climate change the Saudi kingdom should also be compensated for loss of oil revenues and the acquisition of green energy technologies. In response to periodic reviews, one Saudi delegate was quoted as saying, "We developing countries don't have the capacity to do this every five years. We are too poor, we have too many other priorities. It's unacceptable."
At the end of the day Saudi Arabia failed to derail the talks and they were forced to go along with the rest of the world and sign the final climate agreement.
COP21 Naughty List: Republicans Presidential Contenders
COP21 Deal Signals the End of Fossil Fuels and the beginning of an Era of Unprecedented Growth for Renewables
Market Reaction to COP21 Deal: Fossil Fuels Crash while Renewables Soar
Subsidies and Renewable Energy Post COP21 (Infographic)
COP21 Agreement is a Momentous Leap Forward
COP21 is an Unprecedented Turning Point
Unpacking the COP21 Paris Climate Agreement (Infographic)
The COP21 Climate Deal and the Crucial Role of Obama's Leadership (Video)
Republican's Failed Attempts to Undermine the COP21 Climate Agreement
How the Paris Terror Attacks are related to Climate Change and why a COP21 Deal is More Important than Ever
Breaking: We Have a Final Draft Climate Agreement at COP21
Environment and Climate in the Republican Spending Bill: Oil Exports in Exchange for Clean Energy, Air, Water, and Green Climate Funding
As We Near the End of COP21 People are Demanding Climate Action
Optimism at COP21 Despite Disagreements on the Meaning of Differentiated Responsibilities
Being Hopeful About the COP21 Climate Deal (Video)
Canadian Leadership at COP21
COP21 Compact of States and Regions Pledges Emissions Reductions Equivalent to China's Annual Output
Be Part of History: Help Make COP21 a Success
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Al Gore Says COP21 Will be a Turning Point in Global Policy (Video)
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President Obama's Address at the Opening Session of COP21
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A lot of quotes and people are saying that you're are what you repeatedly do. If this is true, then I'm a writer. I love writing because it allows me to organize my thoughts in a vertical. It helps me describe a process; Share my thoughts with the world; Let go of something that I'm holding deep inside my soul. If you're writing online, your content has the potential of reaching a lot of people which means that if what you share is practical, thoughtful, interesting it can help a lot of people improve in a way, also, it can potentially become your main source of income. However, writing is not easy. A single piece of content can take you weeks to produce. I know this because I used to write a single article once per week before. But not anymore…
I'm blogging for more than 6 years now, or 7, for the last couple of years I've started several sites and I've written more than 200 articles. Most of them are long gone because most of the sites I've started never endured for more than a year. Fortunately, there was something good about writing for so long and making shitting content in the first few years. I've cut the time I need to write a single article by half and more. I increased my productivity when writing by probably 500%. Exactly 3 years ago, back in 2015, I needed 5 days to write an article which is around 2000 words long. Now, I can do this in one day, sometimes even in less than 8 hours.
In this post, I will not, yet, explain how to become a writer, I will simply outline my writing process and the tools I use to produce a piece of content that's detailed, grammatically correct, and interesting in less than 8 hours.
These are my simple techniques on how to improve your writing skills:
Set a Writing Space
First things first, you need a place to write.
Should I write in the kitchen or should I write in my bed today?
No, I don't think about such things. When I bought my apartment, I wanted to have a designated place where I can sit down and write. A small desk where I lay my thoughts on paper. Nothing else.
I bought this desk from IKEA:
I also added this simple side table on the right side of my desk:
The second desk is super cheap. I bought it for less than 10$. The reason I got it was the following: I don't want a lot of stuff laying on my main desk. Sometimes used books for reference and I don't want them piling up on my big desk, in such cases I use my secondary table. I don't want to clutter my writing space because this act is blocking my thoughts. It might sound stupid but when I have too much stuff laying around me I get really pissed and I can't concentrate.
The equipment is irrelevant. I mean, it doesn't quite matter what type of desk you're going to buy or how much money you're going to spend: 50$, 100$, 1000$, it doesn't matter. Yes, it's nice to have a sit-stand desk and write upright sometimes, but a simple desk won't do the writing for you.1
The idea here is to have space which reminds you of your main task. That is, to write. When you have a designated place for writing, when you sit on the chair the actual place will whisper in your head, write. It's like sitting behind the steering weal of your car, you sit there only when you're supposed to drive to somewhere. You sit there for a reason. I don't believe you will sit behind the driving seat to play sudoku. When you're driving, you know that you need to do: to start the engine to turn left and right, push the pedal, shift gears. The same should apply when you have your own writing space. As soon as you're behind the desk, your mind should start thinking about the writing process.
Know What You're Going To Write About The Day Before
I'm writing blog posts regularly and sometimes it's hard to come up with an idea, something interesting to write about. Before I woke up, and I then started thinking about what to write for. As you can imagine, this wasted bunch of my time. My mind was still sleeping and I was overloading it with creative decisions.
Nowadays, I do the following: I keep a journal in which I write/add ideas regularly. I will explain a bit about this later. In this journal, I have several topics that are already developed. I mean, I have more than only a title. I have several bullets added, a couple of links to resources that I can use to write my article. This way, I always have something to write for. I only need to decide which one I feel like writing.
Still, I don't even make this decision in the morning. I consider what will be my next article the day before. After I prepare my desk for the following day, I write down the topic on a piece of paper. I take my time to think about it for a moment and I even prepare a draft with a few bullets and probably a few links to resources. This saves me a lot of time and prevents me from procrastinating in the morning. My only job the following day is to get up, make a coffee, exercise, sit down and start writing.
As you can see, half of the boost in productivity when writing is thanks to your efforts the day before. Around 30%. Don't underestimate the power of the following quote:
Don't leave for tomorrow what you can do today." Claudio R. M. Costa
Find Resource
Depending on the content you're going to write, you will need a couple of online or offline resources for reference.
There are rarely 100% unique articles. In most of the cases, the author is simply retelling the same story.
Some people will say that this is stealing. And yes, in some cases it is, but here I'm talking about finding valuable resources that you might use for reference, for inspiration, to quote. I'm not saying that you should copy paste what other people are saying. I'm only suggesting to read what others have written on the subject. This will surely give you ideas for your own content. It will at least, help you explain the topic in greater details.
Finding a couple of articles, even videos for reference might be the right cure for the stuck moments. Believe me, if you're writing regularly you will often reach dead ends. You will often feel like you can't write a single word more on that topic. Having a couple of outside resources to turn too when you don't quite know how to proceed is gold. Nowadays is super easy to find such articles, you simply go to Google and you search.
Prepare Your Space The Day Before
In short, this means to remove all the shit from your desk before you go to bed.
I personally leave only my laptop along with my mouse on my desk. I don't use an additional screen, nor have a typewriter keyboard that costs 100+ dollars. I write on my laptop using the keyboard coming along with my laptop. I don't leave any of my books on my desk. If I use something, a book for example, I quickly put in back to its own place. I have two coasters: one for a glass of water and one for a cup of coffee. That's it.
One my side table I have my headphones inside their case:
That's all I need to write. A common mistake that is taking a lot of your time and is costing you precious inspiration is a cluttered desk. If you need to clean your working space each morning before you start working, you will start procrastinating, lose focus. Your mind won't concentrate on the content that it needs to be written. It will start drifting and thining about the dirty dishes.
Block The Noise
The best thing I've spent money this year was for those headphones:
These bluetooth headphones by Sony block all the outside noise thanks to the huge speakers. You literally don't hear anything when you wear these. My future wife doesn't quite love me wearing those, mostly because I'm not hearing what she's saying, but they are perfect for staying focused in this busy world. You never know what type of noise can disturb your peace: traffic, neighbors knocking on your door, your phone ringing, your wife watching Oprah right beside you. Thanks to these headphones I am able to put the world on mute and focus on my writing.
I usually play classical music or background music tracks. You can find a lot of both in YouTube.2
One more thing, don't forget to turn off the sound of your phone. You can try putting in on airplane mode while you're writing. This will surely resolve most of the distraction issues.
Block The Internet
Even though I use the net to write my articles – I write my draft online in my WordPress admin dashboard – I sometimes find myself with more than 20 tabs opened and watching video on YouTube. Even worse, sometimes my body is taking on autopilot and it's scrolling through social media searching for something, I don't know exactly what.
I often recommend the tool you will see below but I rarely use it. Mostly because I forget to use it, to be absolutely honest.
There is a cool piece of software called Cold Turkey distraction blocker that will allow you to block specific pages/sites online. You simply install the application and you set for how long you want to block Facebook, for instance.
Separate Your Copy To Different Sections
It's quite hard to write 2000 words all at once. But it's easy to write five sections of 400 words each.
Once I know what I'm going to write for, the cardinal idea, I start outlining the main points that I will have included in my new post.
Let's take this article for example: Why I became a minimalist?
I wanted to share my story and like every story, there are chapters. In my case, the headings I use in my articles are like separators. The content below each heading doesn't necessarily continue the flow I have so far. In some of the cases, it adds to the story or it shares a different view.
In this process, you don't write one big piece of content, you write 4, 5, 6, sections of text that are like short stories instead.
I do this – and a lot of famous writers also – for two main reasons:
- It's a lot easier to write a couple of short texts instead of trying to write one long one.
- It helps your mindset. Your brain doesn't want to write a 3000 words piece of essay. It will do everything possible to procrastinate. But if you sit down with the idea that you will write 300, 500 words for now, it's ok.
Set a Timer
I've adopted this technique from other creative people who were also struggling to stay focused. I don't exactly remember who mention this for the first time. The important thing is that it works. You probably read about this time management technique online before, it's called Pomodoro Technique.3
The idea here is to set a timer for 20 or 30 minutes. It also can be 40 minutes. During this time the only thing you do is to write. You don't check your phone. You don't check other websites. You don't go to the restroom, or at least try to avoid this for the set timeframe. Once the time is up, you can take 5-10 minutes break and repeat the same process. Do 3, 4 sessions and you will see that within 2 hours you will have at least 1000 words written for your next post, page or whatever.
If after reading this you're like: "Yes, I've read about this before but I don't have a cool little timer that I can use." You don't need a fancy timer. You can use your phone. I'm sure that your phone has a timer included as a feature. In most of the cases, you won't need to use your phone either. You can track time on your laptop's clock.
Write, write, write
Once everything is ready, I start writing and I never look back – at least for the next 20, 30 minutes, depending on my timer as I mentioned.
Stop your autocorrect and the other similar spelling checking services. They will only distract you and distant you from your end goal – to have a good piece of content for a relatively short period of time.
Start writing and worry about editing later. You first need to lay the foundations and put some filling. The words you will initially write are often removed from the original copy. That's why it's better to have 3000 words written and then edit them, instead of constantly writing and correcting. If you edit while you write your first draft, it will probably take you one full day to have 500 words written. Mainly because you will constantly interrupt your writing flow, your thoughts. Worry about these details later. The important thing first is to have something produced, something that you can edit later. Most of what you write can be a complete crap but you will later change that.
Strim and Edit
Once your draft is ready, it's now time to go through the content in more details and actually connect the sentences with each other. Often you will have completely useless paragraphs but if you've done the above task correctly, you will have a lot of those to spare.
The first task is mainly for speed, to keep the flow going and to write as long as you can. The second, however, is to prove your point. To focus on the outcome and to leave the reader with what you want. Edit generously and make sure your content makes sense.
Take a Break
How often you like something the current day, and you hate it tomorrow?
Really often, right? Our perception changes and we often regret our own decisions even if these decisions are made only a couple of hours ago. The book Fast and Slow mind explains it all, there are two main systems that we use to think and solve problems. The first system acts fast and it helps us in extreme situations but it can often take dump decisions. The second one is slower and it relies on logic. That's why people sit, think, meet, talk, so they can come up with a good decision. That's why it's a good idea to avoid making impulsive decisions and to lead your slow mind think about all the details.
Once you're ready with your content, take a longer break – for example, 1 hour. During this one hour, do something unrelated to what you just did. Grab something to eat, call a friend, check your Facebook if you still have. Distant your mind from what you did for the past few hours. Then, once you're well rested sit down and read your whole copy once again. There is a good chance that you will hate some sections and a greater chance to really loathe others. With your mind now clear and focused, make a final edit to your post.
It's a good practice to leave the final edit for the next day. This way your mind will be well rested and it will surely notice all the flaws in your text.
Online Tools and Resources I Use
The net is flooded with apps, software, extensions that can improve your writing. I personally use a few when I write. Here's a list:
- Google Keep: I use Google Keep to keep notes, obviously. This is an app that you need to install on your phone and on your browser. Once this is done, and when you add a note it will be synced throughout all of your devices. It's a type of tool that I use every day. I often start writing my new post on my Google Keep app and I later copy paste it into my draft.
- Cold Turkey distraction blocker: This tool allows you to block sites for a certain period of time. As I mentioned earlier, I rarely used it but that's totally my problem. I really recommend it if you can't control your clicking habits.
- Grammarly: This extension makes sure everything you type is clear, effective, and mistake-free. You add it like an extension on your browser and it checks your text everywhere. This tool is awesome.
- Convertcase: If you copy a text that is all caps and you want to use it inside your text, it's quite frustrating if you need to type it once again. Fortunately, there are tools like Convert Case. Paste your text and transform it the way you like.
- WordPress: The software I use to write. WordPress is a complete solution for building websites and it has a really powerful content editor. This site, and many other sites around the world, wouldn't exist if it wasn't for WordPress.
- Google Translate: Thanks to Google a person who is not a native speaker can write long articles in English. Even though I know the English language very well, sometimes I need a bit of help to figure out how something translates from my language to English.
- Thesaurus: I always admire writers who use interesting words in their books, posts, or whatever. To make my content really shine and to avoid repetition of the same words, I go to thesaurus.com.
- Noisli: If I'm not playing background music from YouTube while I write I go to noisli.com and play a combination of noises. It's really relaxing and it helps me focus while I write. I've also created my own YouTube channel with background music. It's called BaseWaves.
- Timer: I don't own a fancy clock to track time. I use my phone. I'm sure you have a timer that you can use on your phone.
- Notebook: I keep a notebook where I add ideas. It's my physical Google keep. I can't quite explain this but I often want to write by hand instead of using my keyboard.
My Writing Process – In Short
Here's again the process I follow which is helping me be more productive while writing:
The day before:
- Figure out what I'm going to write for;
- Serch online for similar content that I can use for ideas;
- Add a few bullets in my draft;
- Arrange my desk;
The writing day:
- Pour a glass of water;
- Make a coffee;
- Sit on my desk, turn on my headphones and play background music;
- Set the timer for 25 minutes;
- Take a 5 min break;
- Repeat the last two steps for a couple of times till my text is ready.
- Make my first edit;
- Take a longer break;
- Read the whole text and make my final edit.
Writing is the primary basis upon which communication, history, record keeping, and art is begun. Writing is the framework of our communication and if you know what you're doing, you can help millions of people. Whether it be an office memo, an email, a love letter, a social media post, you can impress people with your words.
If you don't consider yourself as a person who is good with words, but you want to change that, start by following these two simple steps:
- Write regularly;
- Block all distractions so you can be focused.
With practice comes perfection, as people say. But of course, you first need to start and you need to write a lot. I really hope the steps I shared above on becoming more productive while writing can help you.
Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below:
- Recently I found these guys and they've produced a sick sit-stand desk – LINK.
- You can check my own YouTube channel, I've created a couple of tracks that I play while I sit behind my laptop.
- This time management method was developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s. Previously he used a kitchen timer but we all now have a simple timer on our smartphones.


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Around this time every year I get requests for kegs. Tailgates, bonfires, and Halloween parties require a large amount of beer. RollnUp has never been in the keg business because we simply don't have the space to spare in our coolers. My staff groans when I tell them that kegs are not the business we want to be in, that they are truly a pain in the ass for our customer. This argument has been going on for a few years and I decided to break it down and show that kegs are not the bargain most perceive. I am not saying kegs are bad, I can actually hear the guy who owns a keg-o-rator screaming at the computer. I know keg guy, calm down, no one is saying your special order half barrel of IPA isn't awesome. I am campaigning for cans; cases of beer may be a better fit for your next party or tailgate.
Let's start out with some basic comparisons:
U.S. 1/2 Barrel (Standard Keg)
12 oz. Case Equivalent = 6.8 Cases (165 Beers).
US 1/4 keg holds 7.75 gallons of beer
12 oz. Case Equivalent = 3 1/2 Cases (75 beers).
Standard Keg, Tap/Tub/Keg Deposit, Fees, Ice, Cups, will cost around $200 and weighs around 160lbs. You will get your deposit back if your return undamaged keg/equipment back in the allotted time, around $50 depending on the store's deposit price. Conservative total $140 to $150.
7 cases of domestic beer ranges from $120 to $140 and at 18lbs per case, total weight around 126lbs
1 keg = 1 type of beer
7 Cases = 7 different varieties of beer
So we now can see cans are cheaper, lighter, provide variety, and you don't have to leave a copy of your driver license at the liquor store or have special attachments to serve your beer. Other factors to keep in mind…
Keg at event –
Risk of foam if incorrectly tapped or not cold enough.
Waiting in line to pour a beer
Watching people waste and spill beer because they don't know how to pour
Worried your insurance won't cover keg stand injury
Listening to your so-called friend bitch about the beer you picked
Depending on the location – mopping up spilled beer (see line 3)
Having to pump the tapper which is physical activity…what is this, a tailgate or CrossFit?
Party is over and keg is not empty, wasted beer is major bummer (see line 3)
Keg after event –
Haul, hopefully empty, keg back to store
Notice that the pain in your lower back from lifting the keg two days prior is not going away
Driving back to your place to get the tapper you forgot
Feeling a bit nauseous from the smell of stale beer in the vehicle
Cans after the event –
Have leftover beer…put in the refrigerator and enjoy at a later date
Carry bag of empty cans to recycling or trash receptacle
There will always be friends who stand by their keg purchase proudly. I know my husband was a fan in college due to his collection of, I say stolen he says borrowed, keg tappers. There are some cases where a keg is a better deal for the money, but overall kegs are not the hot buy due to the competitive pricing of cases. If you write to tell me the only reason I am on the side of can beer is because I don't sell kegs, I will reply, "you are 100% correct".


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Don't miss the Photography Biennial being held at the Centro Cultural Borges, right next to Galerias Pacifico. More than 220 artists from 39 countries are exhibiting their works that will be auctioned on the 14th of February at the MALBA. All the auctions proceeds are to go to Save the Children and Fleni Foundation. Opening hours: Mon-Sat 10am-9pm, Sun midday-9pm. Viamonte 525, downtown. 5555 5358/9. firstname.lastname@example.com.
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