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Chautauqua Summer Institute June 20-24, Lesson Plan
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1 Chautauqua Summer Institute June 20-24, 2007 Lesson Plan Lesson Plan Title: America s Path to WWII Concept / Topic To Teach: How outside influences can force a country into action when it has no desire to do so. Also, can one country truly become isolated from the rest of the world. Grade Level: 6-8 Standards Addressed: Grade: 7 OH.1. - Interpret relationships between events shown on multiple-tier time lines. 1.A. - Interpret relationships between events shown on multipletier time lines. OH.2. - Analyze examples of interactions between cultural groups and explain the factors that contribute to cooperation and conflict. 2.B. - Analyze examples of interactions between cultural groups and explain the factors that contribute to cooperation and conflict. OH.7. - Grade Level Indicator: Communicating Information: Compare multiple viewpoints and frames of reference related to important events in world history Grade Level Indicator: Communicating Information: Compare multiple viewpoints and frames of reference related to important events in world history. Duration: One week General Goal(s): To show how outside influences can influence the decision-making process of a country. Also, to show what led to the involvement of the United States into WWII. Specific Objectives: What events led directly to the United States getting involved in WWII (i.e. Pearl Harbor, German subs bombing American ships, Germany, Japan, and Italy deciding to form Axis powers.) Required Materials: Computer with Internet access, TV, textbook Primary Sources Used:
2 Warm-up: D=AB45D42B-8A7E-44F4-B4DC-7755F3FF247A; newspapers of the time period; cartoons from the time period. I will start with dividing the class into groups, with four students per group, and having them represent individual countries. We will have the groups form alliance with other groups, one being Allied Powers and the other being Axis powers, and show how when countries join together for a common cause, how the other countries must also join together to protect themselves. Step-By-Step Procedures: After completing the warm-up activity, we watch the video on the factors that led to the involvement of the United States into WWII. We will then role play the decisions that were involved into starting the war, and we will have students come with alternate solutions within their groups to try and prevent the war. Also, groups will come up with concessions that they want from the other side in both pre-war and post-war conferences. Homework and Practice: Each group will find, on the Internet or in written form, 2 cartoons and 2 newspapers articles from that time period which will strengthen their position to fight and defend themselves. Closure (Reteach): Students from each group with select a leader to sit and discuss with leaders from the other groups ways to avoid a war, and, if not successful, on how this war will play out. Also, once the war is over, how will the victors handle the defeated, what concessions will be made, and what will happen to those deemed most responsible for the war.
3 PRE-TEST Directions: Read the following statements and circle whether they are True or False. 1. After World War One, many countries had difficulty dealing with war debts, hunger, and unemployment. 2. Joseph Stalin came to power in Italy. 3. Adolph Hitler became leader, or Fuhrer, of the Nazi party. 4. The League of Nations did not stop Japan's invasion of Manchuria. 5. The Axis powers consisted of Great Britain and the United States. 6. Germany honored the non-aggression pact it signed with the Soviet Union. 7. The United States supported Germany during its Blitzkrieg. 8. The German army invaded France and seized the capital city of Paris. 9. The United States refused to send war supplies to Great Britain. 10. Japan's secret attack on Pearl Harbor caused the U. S. to enter World War II. NTURY: WORLD WAR II: The Road to
4 Name VIDEO QUIZ Directions: Read the following statements and circle whether they are True or False. 1. The Treaty of Versailles contributed to unrest throughout Europe. 2. Benito Mussolini used collectivization to take over farmlands in the Soviet Union. 3. Hitler believed the welfare of his country was more important than personal freedoms. 4. In the Holocaust, the Nazis murdered millions of Jews and others. 5. China's invasion of Manchuria was its first step toward dominating Japan. 6. The German military strategy Kristallnacht exploited new advances in tanks, artillery, and air power. 7. After months of fighting in the Battle of Britain, Winston Churchill asked for the United States' assistance, and the U.S. agreed to offer supplies. 8. Ignoring their non-aggression pact, Hitler invaded the Soviet Union. 9. The Munich Agreement brought together 26 countries, collectively known as the Allied powers. 10. As it was holding peace talks with the United States, Japan was secretly planning an attack on Pearl Harbor. WAR II: The Road to
5 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Discuss the lasting effects of the Treaty of Versailles. 2. Give examples of the rise of communism, fascism, national socialism, and militarism. 3. Explain the weaknesses/failures of the League of Nations during the rise of dictators in Europe. 4. What was the United States' role in the years leading up to World War II? 5. Describe the Neutrality Acts established by the United States. 6. Explain the United States reaction to Churchill's request for assistance in fighting Germany. 7. Describe the events leading up to the bombing of Pearl Harbor. 8. What role did the Spanish Civil War play in World War II? 9. What was the role of both the Allied and Axis powers in the years prior to World War II?R II: The Road to War
6 Name VOCABULARY TERMS Collectivization The organization of government whereby land and capital are owned by society collectively rather than individuals. Communism A system of government in which the state plans and controls the economy and the needs of the whole are considered more important than those of the individual. Democracy A government in which the people hold the supreme power. Dictator A person with absolute power and authority, especially one who exercises it tyranically. Fascism A system of government characterized by dictatorship, centralized control of private enterprise, repression of all opposition, and extreme nationalism. Isolationism A national policy of abstaining from political or economic relations with other countries. Militarism A governmental policy that relies on military might to administer government. National Socialism The ideology and practices of the Nazi party, which included national expansion, state control of the economy, the totalitarian principle of government, and anti- Semitism. Nazism The philosophy of the German National Socialist Party under the leadership of Adolph Hitler; a belief in the inherent superiority of a supposed Aryan race. Totalitarianism A form of centralized government system in which a single party, without opposition, exercises absolute control over political, economic, social, and cultural life. WAR II: The Road to
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Philips Sonicare vs Oral-B Toothbrushes
Since the early nineties, there have been dramatic strides made in the department of electric toothbrushes, and dentistshave long since begun recommending that we make the switch from manual to electric.
This is because electric toothbrushes, with their vibrations, oscillations and pulses, are simply more effective cleaning tools, effortlessly outstripping their manual counterparts when it comes to the removal of plaque from teeth and gums.
Philips Sonicare best options
- Philips Sonicare Essence Sonic Electric Rechargeable Toothbrush
- Philips Sonicare 2 Series Plaque Control Sonic Electric Rechargeable Toothbrush
- Philips Sonicare for Kids Bluetooth Connected Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush
Oral-B best options
- Oral-B Black Pro 1000 Power Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush
- Oral-B White Pro 1000 Power Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush
- Oral-B Vitality Floss Action Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush
Philips Sonicare Overview
Philips Sonicare toothbrushes are amongst the most popular on the market. They utilise innovative sonic cleaning technology to generate 62,000 brush strokes per minute, which enables them to clean by both mechanical scrubbing as well as a secondary route whereby water, saliva and toothpaste are whipped up into microbubbles that go between your teeth and disrupt plaque in previously unreachable places. These toothbrushes fall into the bracket called 'sonic' because the number of vibrations the toothbrush makes per minute is within the frequency of sounds that humans can hear (between 20 and 20,000 Hz). Philips claim that their Sonicare brushes remove up to ten times more plaque than a manual toothbrush, and state that the cleansing microbubbles that are propelled between your teeth in that all important secondary cleaning action remove up to 100% more plaque in hard to reach places.
Philips Sonicare electric toothbrush list
- Philips Sonicare HealthyWhite Electric Rechargeable Toothbrush Review
- Philips Sonicare 2 Series Plaque Control Review
- Philips Sonicare Essence Electric Review
Oral B Technology Overview
Oral-B has a wide range of electric toothbrushes available, and all come with the brand's distinctive circular head. Oral-B claim that this round brush head is central to the toothbrush's efficacy, and that they have worked according to dentist's advice in creating a brush that 'cups' each tooth resulting in superior plaque removal. Oral-B brushes use a rotating-oscillating technology as compared to Philips brushes' vibrating technology. This means that the entire head of an Oral-B brush will rotate one way and then the other, and the user must simply guide the brush gradually from one tooth to another to let it do its work. An added bonus is that the Oral B brush will also pulse forward and backward as many as 48,800 times a minute, which creates the same non-contact cleaning effect as with the Philips Sonicare range, meaning that plaque can be similarly dislodged from in between the teeth.
Oral-B electric toothbrush list
- Oral-B Pro 7000 SmartSeries Electric Toothbrush Review
- Oral-B Pro 3000 Review
- Oral-B Black Pro 1000 Electric Toothbrush Review
- Oral-B Pro 5000 SmartSeries Review
- Oral-B Pro 1000 Electric Toothbrush Review
Philips Sonicare vs Oral-B Differences
So, the differences between the two brands' brushes begins with the types of technology used – vibrating vs rotating-oscillating.
Philips Sonicare toothbrushes vibrate at extremely high speeds whereas Oral-B brushes rotate one way and then the other whilst pulsating, which they say allows the brush to first break up plaque and then sweep it away. Secondly, whilst both brands use ergonomical hand grips to make their toothbrushes easy to use, they deploy different shaped brush heads. Oral-B offer more variation in brush head styles but favour their trademark round brush, whereas Philips use the same shaped heads as a traditional manual toothbrush, which some users prefer as it is more similar to what they are used to. Sonicare toothbrushes manage more vibrations per minute than Oral-B brushes' pulsations, at 62,000 as compared to 48,800.
Philips Sonicare vs Oral-B Features
Are there any individual features which elevate one brush over another? Well, if you tend to be an overzealous brusher, then you might be interested to know that most of the Oral-B range boats a pressure sensor that notifies you if you press too hard, which means you can adjust your technique and protect your gum health (only the Philips Sonicare Flexcare brush has this feature). Oral-B brush heads are larger and cheaper to replace, and the actual toothbrushes themselves are generally cheaper. Yet Philips Sonicare brushes have a superior battery life, with their most advanced models lasting up to three weeks before a recharge is necessary, whereas Oral-B brushes will need recharging after ten days or less.
Sonicare vs Oral-B Who win?
Further to this, Oral-B brushes tend to offer more brushing modes, although most users will only end up using the primary brushing function. The Philips Sonicare Flexcare toothbrush comes with a UV sanitiser, which is a clever new way of getting rid of microorganisms from your brush's bristles making for a cleaner and more hygienic toothbrush. Oral-B, on the other hand, offers Bluetooth connectivity with three of its brushes, meaning that your brush will connect with your phone and track the quality of your brushing. The Philips DiamondClean comes with a snazzy dual charging system which means you can simply place your brush in its glass after brushing and it will automatically charge, and you can also charge it with your laptop using a USB – perfect if you travel a lot. Lastly, the Oral-B Precision 7000 has a tongue-cleaning mode, which is as of yet not offered by any Sonicare toothbrush.
So in the battle of Sonicare vs Oral B, which brand comes out on top? Well, the answer is that both manufacturers dominate almost the entire electric toothbrush market because they offer excellent products that clean your teeth much more comprehensively and safely than manual toothbrushes. As you can see above, both brands have their own unique features from model to model within their ranges, and so it might well be a case of finding one feature that suits you (like ease of charging for travel, or Bluetooth compatibility) and plumping for that brush. There are similarities between the brands; both offer built-in timers so that brushes will turn off after two minutes has elapsed, ensuring that you brush your teeth for the correct time. They also both feature quadrant timers, meaning that they will gently remind you to begin cleaning a different area of your mouth every thirty seconds. Best of all, both Oral-B and Philips offer a two-year warranty, as well as a money back guarantee if you don't get on with the product (Oral-B offers a 60-day money back guarantee and Philips 28 days).
Electric Toothbrush vs Manual Toothbrush
Are you thinking of upgrading your manual toothbrush to an electric toothbrush? If so, you might be interested to learn the pros and cons of each option.
Benefits of Electric Toothbrushes
The main advantage is that an electric toothbrush leaves your teeth cleaner and more hygienic than a standard manual brush. In fact, according to most dental professionals, plaque is removed better and faster with an electric brush and in some cases brushes are better at getting to hard to reach areas. Cleaner teeth means improved dental health, but it also means whiter, less stained teeth, reduced likelihood of gum disease and fresher breath.
Electric toothbrushes do much of the brushing for you, making them easier to use. Users still have to guide the brush around their teeth, but the brush does the thinking for you. Many electric toothbrushes use oscillating rotation or similar to brush your teeth more effectively than can ever be done with a manual toothbrush. Electric options are also better for those with reduced mobility in their arms and/or hands.
A major benefit of electric toothbrushes is that they can be used by everyone in the house, with specific models for children. Children often find the novelty of using an electric brush means they brush for longer and ultimately have better oral health as a result.
Benefits of Manual Toothbrushes
The outlay for a manual toothbrush is arguably a lot less than that of an electric one. Although it will need changing every three months, according to official advice. Once you have paid for your electric toothbrush however, changing the heads every three months will cost around the same as replacing quality manual toothbrushes.
As you can see, the benefits of an electric toothbrush certainly outweigh the benefits of a manual one. Those that want cleaner teeth, less staining, healthier gums and all round better dental hygiene will find that an electric toothbrush is the winner. Whichever you choose to go for, remember to replace the brush or brush head every three months, to brush twice a day for at least two minutes and to visit a dentist and a hygienist every six months.
Top 10 Electric Toothbrushes
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If you've decided to switch from manual brushing or replace your old model, you'll want the best electric toothbrush you can get, but there are a lot of confusing options to select from. This list runs down the top ten choices for the best electric toothbrush in the USA to help you make your decision.
10. Oral-B Pro 7000 SmartSeries
At the higher end of the Oral-B Bluetooth series, this brush kit adds a host of extra features for your money, with a massive six operating modes including deep clean, whitening and tongue cleaning. It also comes with a selection of heads and, of course, all the habit tracking and routine improvement possibilities that Bluetooth connectivity brings.
Oral-B Pro 7000 SmartSeries Review
- 6 cleaning modes
- Good battery Life
- A portable clock and timer shows your cleaning mode and how well you are brushing
- Small attention to detail has not been considered
- Battery life not great comparatively
- It is relatively expensive
9. Oral-B Pro 3000 Electric Power
Using Bluetooth for smartphone integration helps you improve your routine and view brushing statistics. This brush excels at removing stains for whiter teeth and provides daily cleaning, gum care massage and gentle sensitive modes for personalised use.
- 3 cleaning modes
- Audible warning when to change quadrant and when cycle is complete
- With 2 brush heads in the box and storage options
- Lacks any real wow factor
- No indication of how much power is in the brush
- There is no physical timer to tell you that the clean is complete
8. Waterpik Complete Care Sonic Toothbrush
This is the best electric toothbrush option for those who want a complete oral hygiene system in one. Reaching plaque that manual brushes and ordinary floss can't, the unit has a powerful sonic toothbrush and separate water flosser built into a single unit to save space while keeping your mouth as healthy as can be.
- The tips can be easily removed
- The pause button is extremely useful feature
- Water reservoir holds plenty of water
- No separate charger for the toothbrush
- Holding clamp of the water flosser does not always hold it securely
- Not portable
7. Philips Sonicare HealthyWhite
Another entry in the Sonicare range, this toothbrush adds a Clean and White mode with proven stain-removing ability, perfect if you want to keep your teeth sparkling. It also has three different power settings, so you can adjust the brushing speed to your comfort.
Philips Sonicare HealthyWhite Review
- Whitening feature
- 3 different intensities
- Phenomenal battery life
- Just two modes
- No additional brush heads
- The cost of replacement brush heads is high
6. Oral-B Black Pro 1000
Angled cross-action bristles help you clean your teeth more thoroughly, and 3D cleaning action puts them to work efficiently. A pressure sensor and timer stop you brushing too hard or for too long, and the stylish black design looks smart in your bathroom.
- 3D oscillating technology
- 16° angled, precision honed bristles
- Very sturdy build quality
- Huge gap near the charging area
- Just one cleaning mode
- No additional brush heads
5. Philips Sonicare 2 Series
This member of the Sonicare family comes with a ProResults brush head for more effective cleaning. It also has a two-minute timer for optimum brushing, and power that slowly increases over your first 14 uses, making it easier to switch from a manual brush.
Philips Sonicare 2 Series Plaque Control Review
- Does remove a great deal more plaque than manual brushing
- Guides you through the process to ensure you get the best results
- As it builds up power the transfer from manual toothbrush to electric one is seamless
- Needs to be recharged as soon as the bristles indicate low battery charge
- No sensitive brushing mode
- Brush heads are too expensive
4. Oral-B Pro 5000 SmartSeries
Bluetooth connectivity lets you take your brushing to the next level, earning this product serious consideration in your hunt for the best electric toothbrush. Smartphone integration lets you keep track of your brushing habits, while 3D action and five operating modes help you brush effectively.
Oral-B Pro 5000 SmartSeries Review
- 4 cleaning modes
- A rear mounted pressure sensor illuminates red should too much force be applied to the teeth
- Bluetooth connectivity – use the wireless technology to log your tooth cleaning habits on your smartphone
- No indication of power in the brush, unless the battery is near to being depleted
- Relatively short battery life
- There is no indicator on the toothbrush to show whether Bluetooth is on or off
3. Oral-B Pro 1000 Power
A clinically proven 3D cleaning action provides oscillating, rotating and pulsing motion to remove up to 300 percent more plaque than a standard toothbrush. An integrated timer lets you know when it's time to switch mouth areas, and a pressure sensor alerts you if you're brushing too hard.
- It has rubber and plastic grip so it is easy to hold when wet
- Built in timer that tells you to change the area of the mouth you are cleaning
- Good value
- Just one cleaning mode
- Limited box contents
- There is no visible pressure sensor, meaning you can't easily tell if you are brushing too hard
2. Waterpik Aquarius Water Flosser
Not a toothbrush per se but a highly effective alternative to standard flossing, the Waterpik Aquarius provides excellent interdental cleaning as part of a full oral hygiene routine. This version has a compact design, pressure control, and built-in timer. It makes an excellent companion to whatever you decide is the best electric toothbrush for you.
Waterpik Aquarius Water Flosser Review
- Trusted brand. A leader in the field for over 50 years
- Budget friendly
- Nice design and easy to use
- Limited tip storage in unit
- Can be considered noisy to some
- Large unit so more to clean and maintain
1. Philips Sonicare Essence Sonic
With its patented sonic technology, the Sonicare range delivers efficient deep cleaning between teeth and below the gumline. This model offers entry-level access to all the benefits of Sonicare technology, with two weeks of power between charges and a high-quality standard head included.
Philips Sonicare Essence Electric Review
- Accurate timer
- Great battery life for a rechargeable
- Thorough and informative manual
- Relatively loud
- Relatively heavy (7.4 ounces)
- No indicator of mode
4 Things to Cleaning Teeth
There are many benefits of having your teeth professionally cleaned, improving both your dental and overall health. Dental cleaning can help to remove plaque that regular brushing does not, increasing the prevention of cavities and gum disease.
If you do not have a regular, professional, dental clean – you will get a build-up of plaque which can lead to gum disease and eventually tooth loss. Both gum disease and tooth loss can be incredibly painful experiences, and expensive to take care of at the dentists.
Dental hygiene is very much focussed on preventative techniques to help improve the longevity of your oral health. The more often you have a dental clean, the more likely you are to save yourself from the costs, time and pain involved with failing oral health.
Finding The Best Electric Toothbrush for Kids
For us adults, there is still a lot of speculation about how much more effective the electric toothbrush is versus the manual toothbrush. However, the vote is in for kids and experts and parents are mostly in agreement that the electric toothbrush is an optimal choice for younger children.
Clearly, if you're on the look for the best electric toothbrush for your kid, then you are concerned about their oral hygiene. Proper care of your kid's teeth in addition to healthy habits will effectively assist in protecting them against gum diseases, cavities and plaque. Of course, most kids don't really enjoy brushing their teeth but a good electric toothbrush is one way to entice and encourage them to brush often.
Exploring the Top Brands for Electric Toothbrushes for Kids
Most of the leading manufacturers of electric toothbrushes such as Philips, Oral-B and Colgate, continue to bring innovative designs that upgrade the functions of these battery-operated devices. Fortunately, that means you can find a wide variety of options to fit your kid's needs and won't be stuck for choice. With all their exciting new features, power toothbrushes are able to take the hassle out of cleaning your child's teeth.
Usually available in several bright colors or cartoon-inspired themes for customization, these electric toothbrushes are very appealing to kids. They also sometimes have music or chimes that accompany them and make it more fun for kids, encouraging them to brush longer and reach prescribed time frame. Obviously, lengthier and more frequent brushing leads to better dental hygiene and simultaneously, results in excellent-looking teeth which is something every parent wants for their kid.
Starting your Kids with the Right Brush at the Right Age
At any rate, electric toothbrushes are not necessarily designed for children below three years old. The youngest toddlers (age 2 and below) still require help brushing, so manual toothbrushes could be especially useful here. Even at age three, kids often similarly parental supervision as they struggle with using the electric toothbrush properly.
There are a number of choices out there, but reading reviews and observations from parents who have tried out some of the top selling choices, the best electric toothbrush for growing kids is arguably the Philips Sonicare Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush. To demonstrate just how overwhelming the consensus on this particular brush is, an estimated 91% of dental professionals who have children claim that this is their preferred brush for their own kids. Even more impressive is the fact that 98% of parents agree that this brush has been successful in getting their kids to brush their teeth better, and for longer periods of time.
A Closer Look at the Philips Sonicare; What's Great and Not So Great
The newest model of the Sonicare is the HX6321/02. It works really well for kids of course, as it was specifically designed for them. Another advantage of the Sonicare for Kids is that it is very customizable, it comes with ten interchangeable stickers so your child can alter the appearance of the toothbrush. Its music feature also assists with brushing sessions as it plays a different chime when it's time to reach for different areas of the mouth.
An effective built-in timer with intervals, a feature that is popular with the adult versions, is likewise present in the Sonicare for Kids. Also, this model has multiple brushing modes, one is gentler (suited for kids from age 4 and up) while the other more powerful mode is better suited to kids from age 7.
The brush uses Philips' patented sonic technology (500 brush strokes per second) to allow your kids reach difficult-to-brush areas and remove plaque better. As far as comfort goes, the brush heads are shaped to fit perfectly and provide comfortable touch to kids' teeth with their soft bristles. On the whole, one of the most popular features is the easy-start function which starts of slow for beginners and gradually increases the required brushing time on the KidTimer and intensity (KidPacer) over the course of 90 days.
Beyond all the great features in this toothbrush, there is one slight hitch with the latest feature in the upgraded model. Bluetooth connectivity can often be a pain in the Sonicare HX6321/02 as the Philips Sonicare For Kids app (available for both iOS and Android), does not function optimally. With this in mind, don't expect seamless pairing with this brush if you intend to use the animated app and its interactive educational features. Overall, it is still a great toothbrush when compared to the older Philips Sonicare for Kids HX6311/07 and because of what we suspect is more supply & availability, it is also cheaper (from $39.95 on Amazon, Walmart).
Indeed the new Sonicare for kids beats the competition on many levels, but where price is concerned most Oral-B offerings remain cheaper. For this reason, some parents prefer to go for the Oral-B Kids Pro-Health Electric Toothbrush or the rechargeable models in their Vitality range, all of which you could take a look at if you're in the market for a good power toothbrush.
If you decide to peer through online reviews when doing more of your own research, you'd find that the older model of the Sonicare for kids still has the best ratings. This is in part due to the parents who complain in their reviews about the new brush's connectivity. They claim to have experienced lagging and poor connections, especially with the Android version of the app. Consequently, you may think you want to stick with the older model, but in fact you would have to pay a lot more for it, (about $97) because of its current limited availability.
In the end, our pick for the best electric toothbrush for kids, the Philips Sonicare HX6321/02, outperforms the rest in doing its primary job of cleaning your child's teeth. Hence, it should be your choice if you're looking for performance and premier quality.


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Game 1
Ancient+Tomb and Painter's Servant for Erik earned the Force+of+Will from Riki, indicating he was lacking in the Lightning+Bolt department. Starting with Volcanic+Island, he also had no one-drop... or at least not one he was willing to tap out for, with Spell+Pierce available.
Erik cast Imperial+Recruiter on the following turn to replace the fallen Painter, going to 16, and Ricky deployed a real clock in Delver+of+Secrets alongside a fetchland. The Recruiter put Ricky to 18, and Erik played a Mountain before trying Blood+Moon. Ricky did Spell+Pierce the Blood+Moon, but his Delver met Lightning+Bolt in response.
Ricky was low on cards and Erik had the combo assembled in his hand, but Wasteland from Ricky took away the mana Erik needed to cast it. Going slow, he cast Spellskite—Ricky Dazed it, knowing it could both block Mongoose and soak up spells he'd need for Painter's Servant. Erik cast Grindstone, getting another Spell+Pierce, but a second Grindstone resolved.
Painter's Servant hit the board on the next turn, and Ricky badly needed a Lightning+Bolt. Attacking Erik to 7, he passed the turn. When Erik activated Grindstone, Ricky did have the Lightning+Bolt! Mongoose knocked Erik to 4, but h topdecked another Painter's Servant immediately after, resolving the creature.
Ricky passed, once more seemingly dead on the board, but when Erik tried to get the kill in, Ricky Stifled it—and the unblocked Mongoose combined with another Lightning+Bolt to end the game on the spot.
Never willing to pack it in, Erik fought through a mulligan to three.
Ricky 1, Erik 0
Game 2
Erik mulliganed to three to start the game—that's no good. He kept three lands, and opened on Mountain. Ricky fetched on the first turn for Tropical+Island and cast Ponder. Erik played another Mountain, and Ricky fetched Volcanic+Island on his own turn before casting both Delver+of+Secrets and Nimble+Mongoose. He wanted to close this out fast!
Erik played City+of+Traitors and cast Blood+Moon, fingers crossed—Ricky nodded, allowing it to resolve against Erik's one open mana. Attacking Erik to 2 life, he played a land and passed the turn. Ricky swung in for some damage, and was distraught to see Erik draw and play Spellskite. When Ricky's Delver flipped, revealing Force+of+Will, Erik Pyroblasted the Delver and they entered a game of draw and pass.
Using his cleanup step to grow Nimble+Mongoose, Ricky was then forced to Force+of+Will Imperial+Recruiter. Grindstone followed, resolving, and Ricky could only continue battling with that Mongoose. He got Erik to 11 before he was able to make it to threshold, the Spellskite standing back due to the possibility of Lightning+Bolt.
Finding Sensei's Divining Top, Erik spun it and found nothing particularly good—just Magus+of+the+Moon. Ricky knocked Erik to 8 life, at this point actually limiting the usefulness of his Spellskite if Ricky had a Lightning+Bolt either way. He cast the Magus+of+the+Moon, buying a chumper for a turn, and Ricky just continued to draw a card and attack with Nimble+Mongoose.
Grindstone began targeting Erik now, turning his top into a card-drawing machine. Simian+Spirit+Guide became another blocker, and the game was in a pseudo-stalemate until Erik failed to brick on creature or Ricky Forced one. Imperial+Recruiter was definitely worth Forcing—Ricky did so. Erik popped the top and cast a second Recruiter, resolving this one and shuffling away his top in order to get Painter's Servant.
Threatening the kill on the following turn, Erik passed to Ricky. He couldn't chump with Recruiter fast enough, staying at 8 life, and Ricky could only shake his head and pass the turn. Drawing a spare Painter's Servant, Erik played the first one and named blue, then another and named blue—a fatal error.
Ricky Pyroblasted the Spellskite and then used two Lightning+Bolts to kill the Servants! Suddenly, the tables had spun dramatically around. In a matter of turns, Ricky's Mongoose managed to close up the game.
Ricky 2, Erik 0


text: Sebastian has lost another tooth. This is only the second one having lost the first one when we were on holiday in America last summer. It had been hanging loose for quite a long time and tonight his dinner proved a step too far or perhaps a bite too many. We had blood everywhere as it dangled there and he finally gave his mother permission to grab hold and give it a good yank. Out it came!


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The Elmwood Park Garden Club presents their Garden Walk on Saturday, July 8, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. The tickets are on sale at Centennial Park in Elmwood Park from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on the day of the walk. There are seven lovely gardens for folks to explore.


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Is football like a grand aria? The thrash of heavy metal? The concussive beat of rap? To director Oliver Stone, it's all of the above -- and more. He implements all three kinds of music in 1999's "Any Given Sunday," in which he depicts the game in much the way he did war in "Platoon" -- as an epic, macho saga of men fighting for their manhood. He said he wanted this film to be to football what "The Godfather" was to the mob.
Few directors -- maybe Michael Mann or Ridley Scott -- could come close to bringing the same level of machismo and stylistic verve to the game, but one also quickly gets the sense that Stone truly is a die-hard fan.
The movie follows the last games in the season of the Miami Sharks, led by an aging and nearly broken coach, Tony D'Amato (Al Pacino), and an equally bruised quarterback, Cap Rooney (Dennis Quaid). When young gun Willie Beaman (Jamie Foxx) replaces the injured Rooney and begins winning games, D'Amato's loyalty to his first-string quarterback is tested. Deciding the fate of all these teeth-gnashers is the female owner (Cameron Diaz), who might be the toughest of them all.


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Hello my cute little spies, it is I! Your favorite mint bunny, Cooly! Here's a little update with my posts!
I will post on mostly weekends as much as I can, and on days off from school. So that's why the lack of posts. But don't worry, I won't abandoned this blog. Why would I?
Anyway! Today's post from your favorite mint bunny is SOTW winners. There is no interview because that's Sierra's job. Speaking of Sierra...
That's her! Yup. She won SOTW! I thought her. Of course, I didn't place. I was a watermelon. Not really. My color code was.
What was the theme?
The SOTW for this week was the August outfits, or WNS outfits. But, the color had to be pink. Any shade. Dark pink, light pink, neon pink, pastel pink, etc. Sierra did just that, but made it work. Even though Sierra won, David her love bird didn't. He did great though.
Here's the others who placed!
This is Kiara917. She didn't get second or third. She got runner-up. Not first, but not second. She was wearing Jenny's floral dress/heels with the new VIP hair. It's simply flawless! Let's get to our second place winners.
2nd Place(s):
This is Chase-Yolo-. He got second place. He wore a mixture of the Rock outfit "R5" that was wore by Max and other Ze-Chic and exclusive items. He was the only boy who got second place. I loved this outfit. Let's get to our other second place.
I couldn't find much info about the other second place winner, but her name was "lyk4a". Her profile picture was invisible and her wall is for friends only. But her outfit was the new VIP girl hair fixed the the outfits that Jay and Mya wore during the Woozen designs.
Third Place(s):
Same thing with with "lyk4a", I couldn't get a picture. The third place winner was XxSilverWingsxX. I don't really remember what she was making. I think it was the VIP hair (flower), and the WNS Pop/Country Bundle. Not sure.
Same thing with with "lyk4a", I couldn't get a picture. The third place winner was XxSilverWingsxX. I don't really remember what she was making. I think it was the VIP hair (flower), and the WNS Pop/Country Bundle. Not sure.
Oh my god, I'm starting to glitch. But the final person was Cossy (CosmicThunder). I knew Cossy would win! It's his code! Cossy was wearing a mixture of the outfit "R5" and ze-chic, as you can see. Of course, he can work it!
Anyway, thanks for reading. I'll see you next post! By the way, stay safe in school and on Woozworld. XOXO
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The club has become a powerful marketing idea, but that's not really what Mr. Austin had in mind when he initiated it.
Mr. Austin, director of marketing communications for Volvo Cars of North America, saw the club as a way to "recognize a very special group of people, and say thank you in a very respectful way."
Last year, agency Messner Vetere Berger McNamee Schmetterer, New York, crafted a notable campaign depicting club members.
"We wanted to do advertising that did not cheapen these people, or exploit them," says Mr. Austin, 47. "The tone had to come out as a celebration of life-you'd want to cry out of happiness, not out of fright."
For Volvo, the brand-building campaign is a way to separate the company from other car manufacturers that use safety as a marketing tool.
"We've gone away from the laundry list of product features like air bags and anti-lock brakes, to show the ultimate human benefit," Mr. Austin says.
Mr. Austin joined Volvo as a consumer affairs representative in 1970 and soon took note of the stream of customer letters that described major crashes. "The line that kept recurring ... was, `Volvo saved my life,"' he says.
So the club was formed in 1990, its first member being opera singer Robert Merrill, who survived when a car driving the opposite way jumped a divider and bounced off the roof of his Volvo. There are more than 100 members now, as determined by a six-member committee that reviews accident details.
"Every once in a while, you get to do something where everyone's a winner," Mr. Austin says. "It makes you feel good about being in the advertising business, and it makes you feel good as a human being."


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Boss Chris Hughton wants Albion to stay in the Premier League on their own merits - not because of the failings of others.
The 3-2 defeat by arch-rivals Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park means the Seagulls have taken one point from 12 since beating Arsenal at the Amex.
They are still seven points clear of the relegation zone in 13th and on course to achieve the goal for the season of finishing outside the bottom three.
Hughton said: "We know we will take it in whatever way it comes but what you desperately don't want to do is have to rely on others.
"You want to be able to get to safety in this division because of what we've done and the points that we've got, not just because maybe others haven't got theirs.
"Of course you'll take it, but you are always better off if you're destiny is in your own hands."
Albion still have to play Spurs at the Amex on Tuesday night, Manchester United at home and Manchester City and Liverpool away, as well as visiting Europa League-bound Burnley.
Hughton told The Argus: "We are capable. The top six are the top six because they are the best teams with the best players, so we know the magnitude of all of these games.
"But we've played very well against Arsenal and managed to get a result. The top six will lose games, perhaps some they don't expect to lose, and we have to go into the (Tottenham) game with that type of mentality."
Hughton insists there is no sense of panic in the camp about being sucked into the bottom three.
He said: "We had two opportunities in our last two games at home to get more points than we did (lost to Leicester, drew with Huddersfield).
"You evaluate the feel in training and in the group of lads. I don't feel any panic. Maybe frustration, because they want to get over the line as much as we do, but I certainly don't feel any panic.
"But we have got tough games and we will have to get a result that probably no-one expects in one of them."


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We know hospitality
NAVIS team members have more than 700 years of combined experience serving the hospitality industry.
NAVIS team members have more than 700 years of combined experience serving the hospitality industry.
While 70% of us dwell in Bend, Oregon, the coolest little city in the Pacific NW, all of our team members get to live, work and play all over the US.
While 70% of us dwell in Bend, Oregon, the coolest little city in the Pacific NW, all of our team members get to live, work and play all over the US.
More than 65% of NAVIS team members rely on the many fantastic local coffee bean roasters to fuel their performance.
57% percent of NAVIS team members are dog people, while 34% prefer cats and 3% chickens. Yes, we said chickens.
57% percent of NAVIS teams members are dog people, while 34% prefer cats and 3% chickens. Yes, we said chickens.
Experienced. Knowledgable. Fearless.
Kyle started as the company's first sales person and is now responsible for all company business. Under Kyle's leadership, NAVIS has become the hospitality industry's leading sales and marketing optimization company. Kyle's aim is to build an "Amazing Company," one that blends strong core values with high-performance. He takes great pride in the difference NAVIS makes with our clients, and with our employees, who've voted us one of The Oregonian's Top Workplaces for four consecutive years. When Kyle's not attending his daughter's collegiate volleyball matches, he's outside enjoying Central Oregon's natural beauty.
Fueling a fast growing company takes vision. And wisdom. Gary's financial acumen, cultivated over many years as CFO at BendBroadband, Turnaround Consultant with Hamstreet & Associates, President at Cort Software, and CFO at Orcom Solutions, is helping NAVIS accelerate growth. In addition to leading all things finance, he contributes regularly in leadership, strategy, and operations. Gary graduated with honors from Wake Forest University and earned his MBA from Columbia University. When he's not working, Gary's likely standing waist deep in the Deschutes River casting flies for steelhead.
The love our clients express for us is due in big part to Brise and his Client Success team. As Vice President, Client Success, Brise leads our Client Advocates, a team of 20 top-notch hospitality consultants with more than 280 combined years of experience; and our NAVIS University and Technical Support teams. Many on his team are former hotel and vacation rental executives and some are MBAs, but all of them know how to best use our solutions to drive more performance and more profit. The hundreds of millions of dollars in incremental revenue they help our clients capture each year is testament to the value they deliver. Brise holds a BA in Business Management and Organizational Leadership from George Fox University and an MBA from Concordia University.
An extraordinary culture depends on an extraordinary human resources program. An extraordinary HR program leads to employees voting NAVIS a "Top Workplaces" award-winner four consecutive years. Before joining NAVIS, Jim dedicated more than 20 years in HR at renowned companies like Starbucks, Altrec.com, and Microsoft. At NAVIS, Jim and his team are responsible for growing and retaining our talented team, and nurturing our fantastic culture – a really big job at our fast growing company. Jim loves the outdoors; he was a sponsored professional rock climber back in the day.
Matt's put his motto "make it so or make it better" to work at NAVIS for two decades and has many successes to show for it. His dedication to world-class service is especially evident in RezForce, our exceptional after-hours and overflow hospitality call center, which he and his team have grown from the ground up to now capturing more than $130 million annually for our clients. Matt also leads our Implementation and Professional Services teams, who help unleash the potential of the people and enterprises we serve. Outside the office, if Matt isn't training in martial arts, he's in the mountains fishing, hunting, and/or snowboarding.
The combination of a rapidly evolving marketplace and a growing list of innovative solutions mandates someone watch our roadmap closely. Understanding market and use trends, identifying and prioritizing product requirements, and defining the user experience are the responsibility of Amber and her team of Product Managers. Before joining NAVIS, Amber held executive leadership positions at Wyndham Vacation Rentals, Instant Software (now HomeAway), and TravelStorm. She also brings valuable hands-on experience, having served as Director of Rental Management for Seascape Resorts where she was directly responsible for the Resort Vacation Rental Division.
Building a best in class software platform requires technology strategy, vision, and a great engineering culture. Kishore and his team are responsible for understanding the needs to the market and how to leverage best in class cloud technology and mature agile processes in order to build and scale a world-class NAVIS CRM platform. Prior to joining NAVIS, Kishore led Product Engineering for several companies like Cambia Health Solutions, ZoomCare, and WelVU. Kishore holds a degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering and earned his MBA from Arizona State University. Outside the office, Kishore spends most of his time either playing tennis or hiking with his family.
Tom is the Founder of DocuSign, where he developed the first cloud-based electronic signature service which has grown to a global digital transaction platform used in 188 countries in 41 languages by some of the largest companies in the world. Prior to DocuSign, Tom founded several other companies including NetUpdate and GPSFlight. Tom believes the best way to predict the future is to invent it. Tom Gonser is also currently an Investment Partner at Seven Peaks Ventures in Bend Oregon where he invests in early stage technology companies. In his spare time, Tom enjoys golf, mountain biking, windsurfing and winemaking.
Sanjay most recently served as Marketo's CMO for nearly five years, leading the marketing department through its worldwide expansion and IPO, helping to scale the company nearly 10-fold. He joined Marketo through the acquisition of social software company Crowd Factory, where as CEO he was responsible for the strategic direction and vision of the company. Before joining Crowd Factory, Sanjay was CMO at Lithium Technologies, the leading provider of customer community solutions. While at Lithium, he helped triple the company's run-rate revenue over an 18-month period and position it as the category leader. In his spare time, Sanjay enjoys traveling and spending time in the outdoors with his family.
Felix Laboy has three decades of experience across a wide-ranging portfolio of leadership positions in the hotel, travel and technology industry. Most recently, he was CEO of WayBlazer, the world's first artificial intelligence company for travel. He also served as the first president and general manager of Sabre Hospitality Solutions, a leading Software as a Service technology company.
Felix has advised many travel technology start-ups, consulted for private equity firms and taught at the School of Hotel Administration at Cornell University. In his spare time Felix enjoys traveling, hiking and triathlons, and has visited all seven continents, climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro and is an Ironman triathlete.


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The Painted Bird
A while back, my brother was telling me about the strange career of author Jerzy Kozinski, most famous for writing "Being There." Then Saleeby mentioned Kozinski's book "The Painted Bird." Then I happened to be looking at the bookshelf in the room I'm staying in and discovered a copy of "The Painted Bird." I decided then and there that my long-held atheistic instincts were entirely wrong and there is a holy and grand force in the universe and it was ordering me to read "The Painted Bird."
It's a strange book. It's about this kid (long rumored to be a stand-in for Kozinski) wandering around Eastern Europe during World War II. It's essentially a series of vignettes, all of them quite horrible, involving torture, brutality, bizarre sex and everything else that makes books interesting to read. In my last session of reading, the kid got thrown into a big pool of feces, and then later was ordered by a farmer he was staying with to kill a rabbit. He knocks the rabbit over the head, starts skinning it, only to discover that the animal is still alive, and it starts running around the yard squealing horribly until the farmer axes it into a pile of gore. Oh, and by the way, the kid — who's around 10 — is constantly performing cunnilingus on the farmer's daughter who has a goiter.
That's basically the book. An endless series of horrifying events.
But I have to say Kozinski really captures the brain of a child. This boy, always befuddled at the horrible events and tortures that befall him, tries to comprehend the kind of universe that would allow such things. First he seeks relief by using the gypsy spells is learned from some of the people that take care of him, but they don't work. In the last couple chapters I've been reading, the kid tries Catholic prayer, but again to know avail (he basically gets rewarded by being thrown into the aforementioned pool of feces.) You can feel his frustration, and relate. I member when I was seven or eight, I came up with this theory that if you raised your middle finger to God, you had to apologize 20 times in order to negate the violation. Where did I come up with this? Who knows — I was a kid. Just like the protagonist in "The Painted Bird."


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