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Today over 500 million professionals have understood the importance of developing and maintaining their network on LinkedIn. Yet almost eight out of ten business travellers still find themselves alone in their hotel during business trips. That's why the Hotelub business traveller network – a sort of 'LinkedIn for travellers' was created last November. Hotelub is partner of the French professional association of travel managers (Association Française des Travel Managers – AFTM). With its 'Enterprise' version, the new service integrates specific business travel policies, making it possible for companies to connect their travellers for each one of their accomodation bookings. The result for travellers is a new, shared experience, more respect of the company hotel policy and increased safety.
A new shared travel experience
Hotelub is an innovative collaborative option which can be added to all business travel booking systems: HBT, SBT and OTA. Three levels of connection are possible for travellers when they book their hotel: connection to hotel reception, connection with own travelling colleagues, and connection with business travellers from other companies sharing their stay.
They receive information from the hotel about events and services available for their stay and can contact reception via live chat. They can also share their trip with other colleagues to reduce overall costs to the company. Finally, solitude at the hotel is a thing of the past: business travellers can now develop their network and seize new business opportunities by connecting with professionals travelling at the same time.
An innovative booking option for more respect of companies hotel policies
The Hotelub app, accessible on desktop & smartphone, is fully interfaced with the booking system used by the company. Reservations made via company Online Booking Tool (OBT) are automatically synchronised to the application for an optimal traveller's experience. The Hotelub option optimises the company's booking system by boosting its use by travellers and channelling bookings more efficiently. It is also possible for travellers to use the Hotelub service for a booking made outside the system. In that case, they need to manually import the booking into the application. The procedure is purposefully more fastidious to encourage employees to respect the company's internal hotel policy. But it also ensures that data about bookings made transgressing internal procedures (open-bookings) is still collected.
Traveller's confidentiality respected
As well as the possibility to choose their level of connection for each booking, travellers can also choose the type of notification they prefer to receive: a message, a new booking made in their hotel, a message from reception, etc. Travellers can also decide to hide their hotel, being shown only as nearby traveller. Like all social networks, it is possible to block and report other travellers.
An innovative option for increased safety
Besides the centralisation of bookings and a better travel experience for travellers, hotel helps small- and medium-sized businesses optimising their Duty of Care policy: they can track employees' arrivals to their hotel, be informed of check-in while inform them of any risk or recommendation for their trip via Push, SMS or email.
Partnerships with many of the main business travel HBT, OTA & TMC systems
Hotelub has already signed partnerships with the leading HBT systems such as Hcorpo, iAlbatros, and other newcomers such as OuiBusiness. Many of the major OTAs are also working with Hotelub, including Booking.com Business, Expedia+ business and AccorHotels Business Solution. Hotelub is already distributed by certain TMCs such as Amplitudes Business Travel and others.
€1 excl. VAT per month per registered traveller
The cost of Hotelub to companies is simple: €1 excl. VAT per month per registered traveller. A transparent model allowing companies to only pay, each month, for travellers wishing to use the service. When small to medium sized companies, not working with a TMC, book via one or a combination of Hotelub booking platforms, the service also receives commissions from their partners.
Hotelub Enterprise includes a 'Connected Seminars' module
Hotelub proposes a 100% connected seminar module: companies can create their event in just a few clicks and invite their participants to join the experience for facilitated flow, exchanges and information before and during the event. Participants can connect with each other, with their seminar coordinator and their hotel reception via the application. They have access to their event content, programme, can interact in the chat room during the Q&A session for example, or via instant messaging with participants. The company VINCI Autoroutes has already chosen "Hotelub Seminar" for their connected seminars.
Quick set up and an easy interface
Companies of all sizes can create their account and offer the Hotelub experience to their employees in just a couple of days thanks to the innovative booking interfacing and proprietary service. For more information go to: https://hotelub.fr/entreprise or send a demo request to: email@example.com.
You will also find more information on Hotelub Enterprise brochure and its connected seminar module.


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Preschoolers are so much fun! They love messy art and non-messy art and everything else in between.
We worked on finishing our fabric bowls. These are the same as the ones we are making with the tween class, just on a smaller scale.
We also did some weaving. I made little looms out of popsicle sticks and precut some yarn and we were ready! This project was so much fun. This project great because it encourages and builds small motor skills. We talk about different color combinations. We also talk about the textures and thickness of the yarns which encourages attention to details. Great crafts – great impacts!

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Second Woman, Patricia, Layne and Machinedrum at Gray Area Festival
On Saturday night of the 2018 Gray Area Festival, Second Woman + Pfadfinderei, Patricia, Layne, and Machinedrum perform a journey through diverse moods.
Local artist Layne will open the night with sparse rhythms that create a tense, uncanny atmosphere. Then, Patricia will grace us with crystalline ambient, old-school electro, sub-aquatic house, slo-mo dub techno, and everything in between. Both Patricia & Layne's set will be accompanied with visuals from Subset. Machinedrum will follow with his signature euphoric compositions and forceful beats. Closing the night is Second Woman with Pfadfinderei on visuals. Second Woman is a new collaborative project featuring Turk Dietrich of Belong and Joshua Eustis of the renowned Telefon Tel Aviv which can only be described as beat-driven music that plays with time in mind-bending ways.
Doors at 9:30pm. This event is 18+. Cash bar available for 21+
Second Woman
Second Woman is a new collaborative project featuring Turk Dietrich of Belong and Joshua Eustis of the renowned Telefon Tel Aviv. As one would imagine, Second Woman is a nonpareil debut of futuristic electronic music fusing the coveted genetics of the duos respective previous endeavors into an alluring new enigma of ASMR-inducing kaleidoscopic dub. Second Woman is a fully realized entity; a well-crafted sound world and a refreshing shared effort which is inspiring in its purity and painstaking in its design.
North Carolina-born artist Travis Stewart, known as Machinedrum, occupies a perhaps unique place in US electronic music. A pioneer and a populariser, a restless and relentless seeker, Stewart brings together coasts and continents in projects which are both conceptual and heartfelt, clever and banging. He has produced and composed over a dozen albums under various aliases since his first independent release in 1999. Covering an astonishing variety of styles with ease, through solo Machinedrum work and with collaborative projects Sepalcure, JETS, Dream Continuum, or other mutations, Stewart has established himself as electronic music's true Renaissance man. His debut as Machinedrum, Now You Know, was released in 2001 on pioneering Miami-based Merck Records and gained worldwide attention and praise from musicians, fans and critics. Having a strong background in both acoustic and electronic instrumentation, he was quickly able to navigate those various elements on his early releases, from field recording and vintage synth-laden Urban Biology to his seminal production and mixing of This Charming Mixtape with MC Theophilus London and his critically acclaimed 2009 album Want To 1 2?
Max Ravitz is an accomplished designer of sounds and a composer of murky, melodic electronic music designed to elicit movement in the body. For the past several years, Ravitz has been a fixture in New York's punk-ish world of do-it-yourself house and techno, releasing a steady stream of records (under his own name or in duos Inhalants, Masks, or Pulpo, but most frequently under his own legerdemain-styled solo moniker, Patricia) on labels like Opal Tapes and L.I.E.S. A lifelong musician, Ravitz grew up on the fundamentals (piano, guitar, clarinet) but developed a heartfelt love of electronic music when he was gifted a set of turntables at a young age. These days he can be found tooling and retooling his modular synthesizers, a process that allows him to hone closely in on his own idiosyncratic sound design.
Layne is the experimental electronic project of San Francisco artist Rachel Aiello. Layne blends modular synthesis, field recordings, auditory textures, and sparse rhythms creating a tense uncanny atmosphere. She is a recent addition to the esteemed Downwards label and will be featured on The Immortal Eye with DVA DAMAS, Autumns, Grebenstein, due out this October.
Pfadfinderei [fɑ:d'fɪndɜ:raɪ] is a Berlin-based design and motion graphics studio specializing in creative services for stage entertainment, large-format media installations, tradeshows and events. Going beyond screen work, they apply innovative ideas to fusing light, video and spatial design. Pfadfinderei also sport a hot roster of patented fonts and design publications. Founded in 1998 in Berlin, Pfadfinderei started as a design studio focused on print, fonts and logos designs. The name translates as 'pathfinders' or 'boy scouts' in German and refers to the studio's initial work with vector graphics. To this day, vectors and a reductionist approach to creativity are their hallmark and signature style. Pfadfinderei aim to produce timeless original design ideas and apply their creative hearts and minds to any and all of their work. Always. In 2000 the studio added motion content and installations to its repertoire and soon found itself at the heart of the vibrant Berlin electronic music and nightlife scene. Through countless collaborations with leading Berlin clubs and talent, the Pfadfinderei crew became an integral part of the mix. From sharing stages worldwide with the top tier of electronic musicians to crafting bespoke spatial concepts for an eclectic variety of clients, Pfadfinderei are innovators of interactive media scenography and a Berlin success story.
Active on the underground party circuit since the late 2000s, Subset has also performed at established art venues like YBCA and Counterpulse. He is currently the resident visual artist of Surface Tension, the preeminent San Francisco event series showcasing the interface between experimental and dance music. In his visuals, Subset uses a constrained palette, featuring brooding, loop-based compositions that leap between primitive geometry, digital detritus, and reactive sound processes, seeking to break down the barrier between image and sound. Always focused on environments over imagery, Subset has performed live visuals for Atom™, Silent Servant, Rrose, Powell, Marcel Dettmann, Perc, and many more.


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When a mosquito transmits a disease agent from one person to another, the infectious agent must remain alive inside the mosquito until transfer is completed. If the mosquito digests the parasite, the transmission cycle is terminated and the parasite cannot be passed on to the next host. Successful mosquito-borne parasites have a number of interesting ways to avoid being treated as food. Some are refractory to the digestive enzymes inside the mosquito's stomach; most bore their way out of the stomach as quickly as possible to avoid the powerful digestive enzymes that would quickly eliminate their existence. Malaria parasites survive inside mosquitoes for 9-12 days and actually go through a series of necessary life stages during that period. Encephalitis virus particles survive for 10-25 days inside a mosquito and replicate enormously during the incubation period. Studies with HIV clearly show that the virus responsible for the AIDS infection is regarded as food to the mosquito and is digested along with the blood meal. As a result, mosquitoes that ingest HIV-infected blood digest that blood within 1-2 days and completely destroy any virus particles that could potentially produce a new infection. Since the virus does not survive to reproduce and invade the salivary glands, the mechanism that most mosquito-borne parasites use to get from one host to the next is not possible with HIV.


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text: Good morning! How are you? We are great, enjoying the sun in the South of France and getting as much work as possible before we head to Denmark. Last time we visited north part of Europe was last month, our culinary trip to Hamburg ❤ We went there for a two starred restaurant Jacobs to have an amazing dinner experience. We heard a lot about Thomas Martin's cuisine and the restaurant looked so incredibly chique that we just had to visit. The restaurant was truly amazing, we loved the interior and it's huge terras. The weather was amazing, however not amazing enough to have dinner outside.. Such a shame since there is an amazing view of the Elbe, at least we could enjoy our champagne outside ❤ The dinner itself was absolutely outstanding, the dishes were very creative and the different flavors made quit an impression on us. The best part for us, as you might know, is the dessert ❤ This one was really good, but what came after was AMAZING. There was a huge friandises stand, which had moren than 20 different chocolates on it. So much choice and it was the best part of our Hamburg trip for sure. To make our dinner complete, we decided to stay at the hotel for two nights, and oh that place was absolutely gorgeous. The 5 star hotel is a sanctuary in the midst of the city. It is located in a vert chique neighborhood, and of course with an amazing view of the Elbe ❤ We were welcomed with amazing snacks (read chocolates of all kind) and a bottle of chaamagange, which made our stay start perfectly. There is a little spa and a gym, which we can really appreciate, when traveling fulltime. The interior ws very stylish and classic at the same time, and we felt very much home at Louis c. Jacob ❤ The one thing you should be afraid of, is that you might want to stay at the hotel and you will miss the highlights of the city, haha! That's what happened to us. But we guess that we have to go back and visit the city again soon. If you guys are heading to Hamburg, you need to check it out HERE! Have a lovely day!


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Actually, you probably would believe it; but since a lot of it involves finishing up the 3-part Grumpy Old Fan look at DCU miniseries, 2001-08, it's kind of dull.
Regardless, it's been pretty busy for me in the Real World, so I'm on the road to recovery as far as this here blog is concerned. What say we get cracking on that backlog?
Obviously this week's big release was Final Crisis #2, which quite honestly scared me. When you have one of DC's major characters locked into an Apokoliptian torture machine and screaming "CALL THE JUSTICE LEAGUE!" to an apparently random person who wouldn't have any way of knowing how to do so, that's a pretty dire circumstance. Grant Morrison and J.G. Jones have thrown our heroes into the deep end of the pool and are now pouring even more water on top of them. It's not exactly a new thought to say this is the JLA arc "Rock Of Ages" from a slightly different perspective, but what makes it more immediate, and more scary, is the notion that it's happening right now, without the comfort of a reset button that the original had.
Superman #677 was the start of James Robinson's run as writer, and he chose to begin with heavy doses of Krypto and the Science Police troopers. I'm not looking for him to make this particular SP squad into a higher-tech O'Dare family, because clearly this isn't Starman and Robinson's not that repetitive anyway. Still, there are Starman-esque touches in the omniscient narration's bullet points and the characters' self-awareness; and they're certainly not unwelcome. The "new guy wants to replace Superman" story is pretty well-worn, though, so I'll be expecting some new twist from Robinson. On the art side, I have no complaints with Renato Guedes except that he (like Gary Frank) is using Christopher Reeve pretty clearly as Supes' model. While I love Reeve's Superman, actually seeing him in print pulls me out of the story.
What If This Was [sic] The Fantastic Four? (written by Jeff Parker, illustrated by various people) is a perfectly charming tribute to the late Mike Wieringo, postulating (for the second time) that the Spider-Man/Hulk/Ghost Rider/Wolverine team had stayed together. I encourage you to pick it up.
Back in the regular book, though, Mark Millar and Bryan Hitch … well, I think you know how I stand on their tenure so far. Fantastic Four #558 brings in the "New Defenders," a team with some similarities to the FF, who've captured Doctor Doom and apparently are less than charitable in dealing with them. There's also a new nanny whose subplot was pretty obvious to me from the moment of her introduction. Therefore, I have a pretty good idea as to how this arc will play out, but I am in fact curious to see what Millar will do with the issue's Big Revelation about one of the Richards clan. Otherwise, I wonder if the story would read any better with Alex Ross on art. That's how static Hitch and inker Andrew Currie's work seems to me now.
The newest Captain America meets the public in Captain America #39 (written by Ed Brubaker, drawn by Rob De La Torre). The issue presents a familiar story about manipulating the public through imagery and superficialities, and it winds up similar to Superman #677. De La Torre is new to me, although he (augmented by regular colorist Frank D'Armata) preserves the book's quasi-realistic style. However, his Bucky is a bit more buff than, say, Steve Epting's, which was a little distracting.
Was I saying that Batman: Gotham After Midnight didn't know how seriously to take itself? With issue #2 (written by Steve Niles, drawn by Kelley Jones), it seems to be saying "not very." That's hardly a bad thing, mind you. This particular approach to Batman casts him as the scariest dude in the room, except for the scarier dude who's working behind the scenes. I'm still not completely on board with it, but I do give it credit for being true to a gonzo sensibility. Let's put it this way: if you like scenes where Batman is lit apparently by a noir-ish light source independent of everything else, you'll love this book.
About Green Lantern #32: "Secret Origin" continues, and I think we're up to the point where Hal gets hired officially by Carol Ferris. Honestly, though, we've been down this road so many times I'm just picking out the "Blackest Night" clues and letting the rest go by. It's not a bad story, but it's like hearing another cover of "Yesterday."
The same goes for Teen Titans #60, which concludes the Terror Titans arc. Our heroes triumph, but one of 'em leaves the team. While I didn't dislike it, I found Clock King and his minions to be rather boring, and I'm not eager to see 'em again.
I also bought Trinity #4 and liked it fine.
Back before you know it with the first new comics of July!


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I am always thrilled to hear when others are benefiting from this blog!!! I will be presenting on hippotherapy at the Massachusetts OT conference in October as well as for the OT class at Salem State college and the OT dept. at Hogan Regional Center last Friday in October. These last 2 events are not open to the public. However if you are an OT in th greater Boston area you may call the OT dept. at Hogan to get info and attend their monthly support meeting (last friday of the month) for OT's interested in developmental disabilities.
My presentation schedule is at:
Barbara Smith, M.S., OTR/L author of, The Recycling Occupational Therapist
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
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Obituaries » Rodney Dean Perdue
Rodney Dean Perdue
June 24, 1959 - October 16, 2019
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Rodney Dean "Corky" Perdue, 60, of Nathalie went to be with his Lord, after a long struggle with cancer, on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 a VCU Medical Center in Richmond.
Corky was born in Christiansburg, June 24, 1959, the son of the late Marion Jeanette Welcher. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict and worked in construction.
He is survived by a sister, Connie DeJarnette (LeRoy) of Nathalie; two nephews Jason Perdue of Pamplin, Devon DeJarnette of Nathalie. He was preceded in death by his loving grandparents, James Paul Welcher and Mabel Marie Harris.


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AmserGartref BookTrust Cymru 27/04/20
Publisher: Walker Books
Eerie-on-Sea is a weird place, and almost everyone who lives there has a strange name, including 12 year-old Herbert Lemon, who lives in the Lost and Found cubbyhole of the Grand Nautilus Hotel and whose job it is to try and return lost goods to their owners. When the mysterious Violet Parma crashes into his life, the adventure begins!
This is a gripping seaside adventure full of weird twists and turns. Why did The Book Dispensary's bizarrely disturbing animatronic mermonkey give Violet a book about the local legend of the monster Malamander? Who exactly is the Boathook man? Does Sebastian Eels know a lot more than he's letting on?
This is a charming, well-written adventure story with a classic feel. A sweet side note is that author Thomas Taylor is also the illustrator whose first commission was the cover art for the first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.
The book ends on a bit of a cliffhanger, so there is more to come...


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Advantages of Proposal Templates.
Using a proposal templates eliminates the stress of not knowing what to include in the template. Every key that you need is provided. You can use the template to create a proposal that is very interesting using a short span of time. A good business proposal is the first step that you need to make to ensure that you have a successful business.
There is a lot of time that you save through the template. There is a ready-made business proposal that it presents. The time that you would have used crafting how your template will be used elsewhere. This allows you to put concentration on the core business of the business. To create your business plan you will therefore not need to focus most of your resources. All the relevant information will be put in the template. You are at liberty after creating the proposal to store it and you can also share it out. To complete this whole process will just require a few minutes.
Templates are customizable. You can customize the template to fit your business colors and all your requirements. A business document should feature the company it is reflecting. This can be in the form colors or even the business logo. You can make the template reflect your business better by having icons and photos as well as links relating to your organization. They can be made to suit the business. Through the business proposal there are various aspects of information that you can use on.
The template offers you a variety of options that you can use in sending or receiving the file. This makes it possible to do the required communications in a very fast way. The documents can be shared to the clients as well as the other required places with a lot of ease. This has led to the increasing popularity of the proposal templates.
There's consistency in the business templates. People are embracing the business proposal since they are very clear. Through this, you can have a similar document in a number of ways and still having the same format. This is a way that you can use easily and saves a lot of your time. It also saves a lot of stress that you would have gone through. Your information will be received in a very great way.
It is cost effective to use the business proposal templates. There are cheap ways in which you can acquire a template from the internet. Hiring a person to create a proposal from scratch, on the other hand, is very expensive. They will demand that you pay a lot of money to complete the work. Some templates can be accessed from the internet without any costs. A proposal template can also be used as a tool. Many people use it to train themselves the mastery of business proposal skills.


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Sabbath, December 2, 2006
"But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour; That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life." Titus 3:4-7.
1. What was the difference between the Jews and the converted Gentiles?
Romans 9:32, 33 Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that stumblingstone; As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.
"The principle that man can save himself by his own works lay at the foundation of every heathen religion; it had now become the principle of the Jewish religion. Satan had implanted this principle. Wherever it is held, men have no barrier against sin." –The Desire
2. Why did Israel fail, while the Gentiles found righteousness?
Romans 10:2, 3, 16 For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge. For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God… But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report?
Hosea 4:6 My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children.
3. To whom should Israel have been directed from the law?
Romans 10:4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.
"Abundant grace has been provided that the believing soul may be kept free from sin; for all heaven, with its limitless resources, has been placed at our command. We are to draw from the well of salvation. Christ is the end of law for righteousness to everyone who believeth. In ourselves we are sinners; but in Christ we are righteous. Having made us righteous through the imputed righteousness of Christ, God pronounces us just, and treats us as just. He looks upon us as His dear children. Christ works against the power of sin, and where sin abounded, grace much more abounds." –Selected Messages, vol. 1, p. 394.
In the different versions this verse is translated in two ways. Some Bibles have the word "end" and others have the term "goal." This is due to the Greek "télos," which may be translated as "end" as well as "goal," depending on the context. That the goal of the law is Christ in righteousness is clearly
4. According to what characteristic does God choose His elect, if not by nationality or works?
Romans 11:5-7 Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace. And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work. What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded.
"If we comply with the conditions the Lord has made, we shall secure our election to salvation. Perfect obedience to His commandments is the evidence that we love God, and are not hardened in sin. "Christ has a church in every age. There are in the church those who are not made any better by their connection with it. They themselves break the terms of their election. Obedience to the commandments of God gives us a right to the privileges of His church." –S.D.A. Bible Commentary, vol. 6, p. 1079.
5. What happened to the Jews who rejected their Messiah? What did that mean to the heathen? What was this to provoke in the Jews?
Romans 11:11, 12 I say then, Have they stumbled that they should fall? God forbid: but rather through their fall salvation is come unto the Gentiles, for to provoke them to jealousy. Now if the fall of them be the riches of the world, and the diminishing of them the riches of the Gentiles; how much more their fulness?
6. With what illustration did Paul explain this phenomenon?
Romans 11:16-18 For if the firstfruit be holy, the lump is also holy: and if the root be holy, so are the branches. And if some of the branches be broken off, and thou, being a wild olive tree, wert graffed in among them, and with them partakest of the root and fatness of the olive tree; Boast not against the branches. But if thou boast, thou bearest not the root, but the root thee.
"Paul likens the remnant in Israel to a noble olive tree, some of whose branches have been broken off. He compares the Gentiles to branches from a wild olive tree, grafted into the parent stock. …
"Through unbelief and the rejection of Heaven's purpose for her, Israel as a nation had lost her connection with God. But the branches that had been separated from the parent stock God was able to reunite with the true stock of Israel –the remnant who had remained true to the God of their fathers." –The Acts of the Apostles, pp. 377, 378.
7. With what words of praise did Paul finish his doctrinal exposition in the Epistle to the Romans?
Romans 11:33-36 O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out! For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath been his counseller? Or who hath first given to him, and it shall be recompensed unto him again? For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen.
"We can so far comprehend His dealing with us, and the motives by which He is actuated, that we may discern boundless love and mercy united to infinite power. We can understand as much of His purposes as it is for our good to know; and beyond this we must still trust the might of the Omnipotent, the love and wisdom of the Father and Sovereign "–Testimonies for the Church, vol. 5, p. 699.
8. What sacrifice would a Christian be willing to make when he has experienced the mercy of God and his heart is filled with love?
Romans 12:1, 2 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
"In order to answer life's great ends you must avoid the example of those who are seeking for their own pleasure and enjoyment, and who have not the fear of God before them. God has made provisions for you that are ample. He has provided that if you comply with the conditions laid down in His word, and separate from the world, you may receive strength from Him to repress every debasing influence and to develop that which is noble, good, and elevating. Christ will be in you 'a well of water springing up into everlasting life.' The will, the intellect, and every emotion, when controlled by religion, have a transforming power." –Testimonies for the Church, vol. 3, pp. 83, 84.
• What advantage does the Lord give me to aid my spiritual progress?
• Do I accept the offering of grace?
• How do I express the love of my Saviour to my fellowmen?
• Do I "play" with grace?


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November 3 2017
In The Reserve
4 Bdrms / 3 Full & 1 Half Bath
Tracy LaLonde
Powers Realty
A four-bedroom home in The Reserve on Cedar Creek in Cedarburg, listed by Tracy LaLonde of Powers Realty.
This four-bedroom home, built in 2003 in a desirable neighborhood in Cedarburg, was just listed by Tracy LaLonde, of Powers Realty.
The location is The Reserve on Cedar Creek - a pretty subdivision located between Columbia and Lakefield along Cedar Creek. This neighborhood has its own park along the Creek and an interesting arrangement where snow removal and lawn care are all taken care of by the association. That would be especially nice during fall and winter.
We like the cool front foyer (pictured below) and the big, open great room & kitchen. There are four big bedrooms upstairs and a large finished basement set up as a home theater. And, there's a nice patio out back that overlooks a good-sized yard.
Pictures and details via the link below.
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Melts fat cells, shapes body, eliminates cellular tissue, helps with weight loss, accelerates the blood and lymph circulation, speeds up and gets rid of the melted fat and other toxin in body, forms countless tiny oxygen bubbles in order to break down fat cells 21.3L x 16W x 9H FEATURE Unique design enjoys national patent, 2 treatment probes, big advantage in market Adopt the leading-edge technology ultrasonic lipolysis in the world today Suitable to all kinds of skin and people Comfortable, no pain, no scar in treatment Easy to operate Lower investment and higher income Quick treatment 1 Year Warranty CAVITATION TREATMENT PRINCIPLE Utilizing focused wave transmitter to project the frequency which reaches 40KHz of intense sound wave, causes violent vibration within fatty cell, and resulted in producing the innumerable vacuum air pocket inside and outside the fatty cell; the fat cell is bombarded with strong force and caused its membrane the introversion demolition. The Triglyceride decomposes into glycerine and free fatty acid, utilizing 6MHz frequency wave to cause the decomposition of the glycerine and the free fatty acids discharges outside the body through hepatoenteral circulation. Finally, uses the ultra frequency energy localization to explode the fat to tighten, thus achieved the weight lost and the lush body beautification effects PARAMETER Deep Probe: 25KHz Middle Probe: 4KHz with photon Energy: 1-3w/cm22 can adjust Voltage: 110v or 220v Power: 150w Frequence: 25k + 40KHz Active Surface: 20cm2 Operate Timer: 1-20min Functionally Pressure: 500mbar -1060mbar
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Used car for sale by owner in Illinois
2004 Hyundai Tiburon
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If you are searching for a cheap car in Illinois for sale by owner, Sarah from Chicago, is selling this nice Hyundai Tiburon for under $1000 dollars only. It is black color and has 85,000 miles. If you are interested, get in touch with Sarah, calling at 708-790-7235 or using the seller contact form by pressing the 'SEND INQUIRY' button below. If this Tiburon 2004 isn't the one you are looking for, please use the search tools at the top, to find other used coupes available at lower prices.
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Audio Amplifier Module, Stereo Dual Channel (2x15W) - TDA7297
- Product Code: Audio Amp TDA7297
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This audio amplifier board has no current impact sound when booting, low static noise, and a high quality sound: treble delicate, soft, transparent, no harsh; bass strong, full, strong, and acting freely. The amplifier has been equipped with a heat sink to solve the heat problem, and there is also potentiometer to adjust the loudness, bind to wire the speakers. It is suitable for use with 10 W to 50 W speakers.
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Candlelight Yoga
Enjoy this Candlelight class to relax, unwind, and relieve tension in the body, heart, and mind.
Wizard Yoga
How to handle stress like Gandalf, or concentrate like Hermione? Learn magical secrets and enjoy Yoga with references to your favourite books & movies!
1 on 1 Yoga
This class offers a safe space where I can focus just on mentoring you!
What is
Hatha Yoga?
The ancient art of Hatha Yoga is often translated as "Union of The Sun and the Moon", but what does that even mean? Is that translation even accurate? I dove into a book called Original Yoga to find out!
Creativity through Nerdy
Wizard Yoga, Game of Thrones Yoga, Vampire Yoga, Mermaid Yoga and more. How can you nourish your inner child and get playful with some of our favourite yoga poses, modified for your nerdy needs! All it takes is a little bit of creativity!
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Whether you're a company looking to boost your employee's productivity or an individual who is ready to get ahead and leave procrastination behind, this is how yoga will help you "get sh*t done" as they say!
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Inimex works closely with you from the first consultation and guides you step-by-step through the entire immigration process. We are dedicated and committed to ensuring our clients succeed in their immigration objectives.
We will be pleased to serve you by phone, WhastApp, Viber +376-325-487 (Andorra) or Skype (Linimex) and answer any questions you may have about the immigration process to Andorra.
In addition to our standard services, we practice and offer private support and, if desired, a specially chosen employee can be assigned to meet you in the city where you live or work for personal meetings and to provide practical assistance during your immigration process.
Please find the relevant sections of Andorran law, concerning immigration, outlined below for your information. Additional information regarding Inimex's turnkey immigration solutions is also included below, for your consideration.
Decret legislatiu del 26-03-2014 de publicació del text refós de la Llei 9/2012, del 31 de maig, de modificació de la Llei qualificada d'immigració.
- Residency is usually relatively simple to acquire, it means you don't need apply for any immigration Andorran visa, all processes happen in the territory of Andorra;
- A child born in Andorra automatically acquires Andorran citizenship, if the parents legally reside in Andorra;
- Visa-free entry to all members of the Schengen agreement;
- Accelerated and simplified scheme of obtaining the Visa to the United States, Canada, Australia or New Zealand;
- A favorable tax system;
- Andorran Banking is considered to be unparalleled. Standard & Poor's consistently rates it among the finest in the world. Careful planning by the bank managers have made the banks in Andorra among the most stable and most solvent in the world all the while staying nearly completely confidential;
- A very high quality of life and relatively low prices for goods and services;
- Life expectancy: Andorra has one of the highest human life expectancy in the world, upwards of up to 82 years at birth;
- High quality education system (children learn and communicate at school Catalan, French, Spanish and English);
- Top-notch qualified medical facilities and staff (treatment is fully covered by insurance);
- Almost zero crime rate, among the lowest on the planet;
- Impeccable ecology, clean and safe;
- The advantageous geographical location should also be noted as Andorra is located right between France and Spain;
- Winter Sports: Andorra has world class ski resorts and a wonderful ski infrastructure in the breathtaking Pyrenees mountain range merely minutes away;
- Acquisition of real estate is generally simple and efficient.
- Pass through immigration quota system;
- Have a work contract with an Andorran company.
- Application forms: Sol-licitud d'autoritzacio de residencia per a actius residents, compromis, signatura del sol-licitant, declaracio jurada;
- A recent color ID photo, 35×45 mm;
- Passport and ID card (copy of its identification page(s));
- Curriculum vitae;
- Work agreement with an Andorran company;
- Diplomas and other confirmation documents of the professional qualification;
- Certificate of birth, marriage (if applicable);
- An original police certificate dated not more than three (3) months prior to the submission of the application;
- Medical insurance covering all risks on the territory of Andorra;
- A property ownership deed or a lease contract in Andorra;
- Attestation issued by CASS.
Additional documents may be required.
- Consultation regarding immigration to Andorra, education, medical, administration and all other questions;
- You will prepare, legalize and Apostillise all necessary documents and send them to us;
- Our translator will translate all documents into Catalan;
- You should come to Andorra in order to sign a work contract with an Andorran company, open a bank account and rent / buy a property;
- Medical insurance;
- We will prepare your immigration file and apply to the Andorran immigration authorities;
- After opening an immigration file you should pass a medical exam;
- The Andorran immigration authorities will deliver you a residence document, valid during one (1) year;
- You might renew your resident card three times for a period of two years each;
- During the first years of living in Andorra you will be able to exchange your foreign driving license;
- Permanent residence card is valid for ten (10) years and is issued to a foreigner who has lived in Andorra for at least seven (7) years.
Your spouse and children until the age of 18, are included in the application and will obtain the same immigration status and an Andorran Residence Card. Children under 25 years old may be included in the application if they are full time students.
- The government of Andorra maintains a quota for immigration each year;
- In order to keep your residence permit, you must live in Andorra at least 3 months out of 12 months:
- The residence permit you will obtain gives you the right to live and work in Andorra;
- Property acquisition tax – 4%;
- Corporate tax – 10%;
- An indirect tax (VAT) – 4.5%
- It is possible to apply for Andorran citizenship after ten (10) years of living in Andorra and if you have graduated from an Andorran education establishment, or after twenty (20) years of living in Andorra
- A child born in Andorra acquires Andorran citizenship if the parents legally reside in Andorra.
- Residence permit in Andorra for property owners and investors;
- Residence permit in Andorra for entrepreneurs;
- Residence permit in Andorra for artists or athletes;
- Residency and work permits;
- Set up a company, business and financial plans;
- Family reunification program;
- Assistance in: bank account opening, medical insurance enrolment, children's registration to a school, exchange of foreign driving license, etc.;
- Legal service in corporate, banking, immigration and administration law;
- Renting / buying a property;
- Renewal of residence permits in Andorra;
- Application for Andorran permanent residency;
- Application for Andorran Citizenship.
We hope this information has been comprehensive and useful. Start your immigration procedure with us.
If you would like more information, do not hesitate to contact us.
Inimex Inc. (International Immigration Experts)
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Asian women are known for their flawless skin and shiny long hair. Yet when it comes to eyebrows, I noticed that it takes more effort to get the prefect shape! Besides being short and sparse the Asian eyebrows are also known with the fine-haired issues.
Don't worry, there are few good hacks to help you the get perfect eyebrow shape and to win "the brow game"!
By using a clear eyebrow gel, comb up your brow hair to keep them in place. This important step gives your eyebrows thicker shape to start out with!
Get A Good Start
By holding a small makeup brush, align it with your nostril and the inner corner of your eye. This point marks where your brow should start.
Find Your Correct Brow Length
Now line up the brush with your nostril and the outer corner of your eye. This point is where your brow should end.
Locate Your Arch
Finally place your brush on the tip of your nose to the centre of your pupil while looking straight ahead.The point where your brush intersects your brow is where your arch should be.
Using your favorite eyebrow product ( pencil or powder), connect the three points together with light, hair-like strokes for natural result.always remember to follow the natural thickness of your eyebrows.
With the help of an angled tweezer, pull out stray hairs outside of the shaped brows.
Using your favorite concealer to clean up around your brows gives the entire area a professional, lifted look.
Rabab Kelani is a certified Permanent Makeup Artist commonly known as Brow Artist. Dr. Rabab is a specialist in micropigmentation and semipermanent techniques, and her art is widely known in Germany, Singapore, and Egypt.
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Nielsen was born in Slagelse, Denmark. He emigrated to Omaha, Nebraska with his parents the following year.
Nielsen died on January 12, 1963.
Diplomat football coach lawyer
Nielsen was born in Slagelse, Denmark. He emigrated to Omaha, Nebraska with his parents the following year.
Nielsen died on January 12, 1963.
Nielsen attended the University of Nebraska, from which he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1902 and a LL. B. in 1904. During college, he played on the Cornhuskers football team as a halfback, and earned a varsity letter in 1900.
Nielsen started his career with the United States Department of State in 1904. In 1905, the Maryland Agricultural College (now the University of Maryland) hired Nielsen as its head football coach. He replaced its previous coach, D. John Markey, who had quit after the school denied an increase to the job's $300 salary. Nielsen tolerated the low pay, however, because of his full-time job with the State Department. During his two years at Maryland, the Aggies posted an 11–7 record.
He continued coaching college football part time in the Washington area. From 1907 to 1908, Nielsen was the head coach at the George Washington University. In his first year there, the Hatchetites posted a poor 2–5–1 record, but improved to 9–1–1 the following season, which was enough to clinch the South Atlantic Intercollegiate Athletic Association (SAIAA) championship.Nielsen then coached at Georgetown University from 1910 to 1911. In that period, his teams posted a 14–2–2 record and outscored their opponents 438–57.Georgetown's losses came at the hands of undefeated, untied, and unscored upon Pittsburgh and the Carlisle Indians led by Jim Thorpe. Georgetown secured the SAIAA championship both years of Nielsen's tenure. At the same time, Nielsen studied at the Georgetown University Law School, and received a Master of Law degree in 1906.
In 1915, the Catholic University of America implored him to take over its ailing football program.He helmed the Cardinals from 1915 to 1916, and compiled a 9–6 record.
In 1918, Nielsen served in the United States Army until Armistice and attained the rank of major.
He represented the United States at the 1919 Paris Peace Conference, and was the primary American representative in a commission re-examining Belgian treaty obligations of 1839. Nielsen served on the committee that decided the sovereignty of the Spitsbergen archipelago. On June 23, 1920, President Wilson appointed Nielsen as the Solicitor of the State Department, the department's chief legal officer. Nielsen resigned from that position in 1922, and later that year, President Harding nominated him as the American representative for the British-American Claims Commission. Nielsen later served as the American commissioner of the Mexican Claims Commission, which existed from 1924 to 1937 to settle disputes between the two nations. In 1931, he resigned from that post "in disgust" at the actions of some of the Mexican and Panamanian delegates.


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I have the following Simply Scrappin' Kits for sale. They are all the 12 x 12 ones NIP.
Time for Fun
Travel Time
Island Blossoms
He's Too Cool
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$12 a piece plus $5 shipping or all 4 for $45 plus $10 shipping. PAYPAL ONLY. Leave a comment or email me if you want any or all of them. Thanks!


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Mogador Shaggy Rug in Earth
Make a statement with a modern rug by Hertex, a subtle and elegant take on bold prints, abstract designs and stark colours.
The Mogador Shaggy Rug in Earth features as a part of our modern pattern collection: modern rugs can be subtle or stark in colour and they often encompass an abstract design!
- 240cm x 330cm
- 67% Polypropylene
- 28% Jute
- 5% Polyethylene
- Professional dry clean recommended, vacuum regularly, blot spills immediately.


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Although I like to think of the world as my classroom, I cannot possibly teach enough people as I'd like on my own. So like everyone else, sometimes I ask for a little help from my "friends." Allow the Fish Wizard – identified by his fish, my favorite symbol for unexpected everyday magic – to introduce himself. Carrying the weight of his responsibilities in the hump of his back, he travels around to preach the good word and keep out a mindful eye for fresh recruits who share in my favorite notion that "Believing is Seeing." (Are you one of them?) He carries a staff with the Latin benediction "blessed is the little fish." - JCC
James C. Christensen - Fish Wizard
Release Year: 1999
Size: 3" high
Form: limited edition porcelain
Edition Size: 1500 numbered
Product Code: CHRFI8
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We did it!
Chandler Marsden-Boisclair raised £145 from 8 supporters
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We've raised £145 to CCF and the Army Benevolent Fund on behalf of Havant & South Downs College
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- Funded on Saturday, 25th May 2019
What is crowdfunding?
Crowdfunding is a new type of fundraising where you can raise funds for your own personal cause, even if you're not a registered nonprofit.
The page owner is responsible for the distribution of funds raised.
As most of you know, I am studying at HSDC to secure a career within the MOD. I am taking part in a charity event on behalf of the college to raise money for charity.
The charity is CCF and the Army Benevolent fund, so it is for a great cause. I will be doing a 30 mile hike across Dartmoor on the weekend of the 4th-5th May 2019!! So not long to go!
It would mean a lot to me if you could please help me get to my target by making a donation. Please dig deep for this cause and I will give you progress updates on how I am getting on when hiking 30 miles across Dartmoor!
Thank you for your generosity everyone
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Good luck CJ, hope you have fun and some blister plasters.. Best wishes Love Claire Steve & James xxx
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Apr 30, 2019
All the best CJ. Lots of love from the Norfolks xx
Apr 30, 2019
Good luck C J. Love Bruce and darlin.
Apr 29, 2019
Go CJ 👊🏻 love Joe, Ruth and the boys x
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Good Luck CJ and well done. Lots of love from Grandma xxxx
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Great work CJ 💪🏼👍🏼
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Hundreds of yoga enthusiasts turn up for annual conference
Houston channeled it's inner peace as the host of this event.
Yoga enthusiasts from across the Lone Star State padded into the India House in Houston for the annual Texas Yoga Conference.
The zen event featured presenters, meditations, workshops and education about how to improve and maintain wellness and peace.
FOODS FOR A BETTER YOU: 12 foods to help you get a flat stomach
The conference, now in its sixth year, aims to promote a lifestyle of peace and wholeness in both adults and youth.
The event will continue through Sunday, Feb. 21.
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Committee on clause 6 of Assam Accord to hold meeting on July 24
GUWAHATI: The committee which has formed for the implementation of Clause 6 of the Assam Accord will reportedly hold their first meeting on July 24.
As per reports, the meeting is scheduled to be held in the North Block, New Delhi.
Clause 6 of the Accord Accord states that "Assamese people" would be granted "constitutional, legislative and administrative safeguards, as may be appropriate" to "protect, preserve and promote the cultural, social, linguistic identity and heritage."
Recently, a 13-member high-level committee comprising eminent personalities of Assam was formed to examine the effectiveness of actions taken since 1985 to implement Clause 6 of the Assam Accord.
The high-level committee consisting of eminent personalities will be headed by Justice (Retd) Biplab Kumar Sarma, a former judge of Gauhati High Court.
Earlier, a nine-member panel was set up in January this year for its implementation, but it was aborted after its fifth member–former Union tourism secretary MP Bezbaruah refused to be part of the panel in wake of the widespread protest against the Citizenship Amendment Bill, 2016.
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Dividend announcement is BCE Inc.'s (TSX:BCE) 14th increase to its annual common share dividend since Q4 2008, signifying rise of 107%
SmallCapPower | February 12, 2018: BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE) recently reported 4.6% YoY growth in operating revenue to $22.72 billion for FY2017, driven primarily by strong additions to its postpaid subscriber base, particularly in the fourth quarter, which saw the best sign-ups since Q4 2002. However, net earnings declined 3.8% to $2.97 billion and earnings per share (EPS) decreased 6.3% to $3.12 for FY 2017, due to continued investments in fiber optic and network expansion. For the fourth quarter of 2017, BCE's operating revenue increased 4.5% YoY to $5.96 billion while net earnings fell 11.7% to $0.62 billion, or $0.64 per share, due to increased depreciation and interest expenses, higher severance, acquisition and other costs. Adjusted EBITDA increased 4.4% to $9.2 billion for FY 2017 and 4.5% to $2.2 billion for Q4 2017.
President and Chief Executive Officer of BCE Inc. and Bell Canada, George Cope, said, "Executing our strategy of broadband investment and innovation leadership, the Bell team welcomed more than 1.26 million new broadband wireless, TV and Internet customers in 2017, and 235,000 in an outstanding fourth quarter, to lead the Canadian communications industry. With 175,000 net new postpaid wireless customers in Q4 – a 56% increase and our best performance in 15 years – and rising customer satisfaction, it's clear that customers are choosing Canada's Best National Network in a highly competitive mobile marketplace. We achieved the largest share of new broadband Internet and TV customers, powered by our fast-growing all-fibre footprint – including our new Toronto fibre network and announcement today that we will roll out direct fibre links to homes and businesses throughout the GTA/905 region. Bell's dedication to innovation has recently delivered the first Gigabit plus LTE wireless network capability, ongoing growth in new media platforms and content creation, the launch of Lucky Mobile for the growing low-cost mobile marketplace and rapid expansion into the Connected Home opportunity, including our integration of AlarmForce Industries."
For Q4 2017, BCE gained 175,204 net wireless postpaid customers, lost 16,690 net wireless prepaid subscribers; added 27,040 net high-speed Internet customers; increased 32,484 net IPTV customers, and lost 25,938 net satellite TV customers. At the end of 2017, BCE customer connections across all services grew by 5.5% as compared to last year and amounted to $22,109,711.
As part of the quarterly results, Bell reinforced its focus to be recognized by customers as Canada's leading communications company through the execution of six strategic imperatives- Invest in Broadband Networks and Services, Accelerate Wireless, Leverage Wireline Momentum, Expand Media Leadership, Improve Customer Service, and Achieve a Competitive Cost Structure. Based on the above growth strategy, BCE has provided 2018 guidance, with revenue growth of 2%-4% and adjusted EPS of $3.42-$3.52. Additionally, BCE annualized common share dividend will increase 5.2%, or $0.15 per share, from $2.87 to $3.02 for 2018. The dividend announcement is the Company's 14th increase to its annual common share dividend since Q4 2008, signifying rise of 107%.
BCE is a diversified organization with a commanding position in the wireless and wireline industry. Additionally, the Company has significant media assets, real estate holdings and a professional sports team. At the current price of $55.82, BCE provides investors with an attractive dividend yield of 5.4%.
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Wednesday, December 30, 2015
Vel, vel, velveweta
SATURNALIA has past and you can put away your Phrygian Cap for the winter. Notice the one on Attis. Did all the popes in your family celebrate the return of the sun? there is a Discordia! And, I mean that in the same sense as 'there is a Santa Claus' and there is an "Easter Bunny." Chaos is all inclusive. GREAT TRUTHS to be discovered by the adventuresome! Be not timid. Falter not on the path before you. One step leads to a great stumble.
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Cybercriminals are skilled lock pickers. They know the best opportunities to break through security barriers. Their motivation is simple: transform digital data into hard cash.
With enough information on hand, cybercriminals can open a new credit card account in your name and proceed to max out the credit limit within days or even hours. They know how to transfer funds from your account to theirs, whether it be your personal an online bank account, or using payroll information to divert deposits. It's a scary reality, but it's not impossible to defend yourself.
This is where multi-factor authentication can make all the difference.
Two-factor Authentication, Multi-factor Authentication, and the Forms They Take
Two-factor authentication adds, you guessed it, a second layer of access protection. It works by using something you know (such as a passphrase that protects your vault of usernames and passwords), and something you have, a random passcode generated on your mobile phone or a hardware token (think key fob on your keychain). The second factor of authentication can also simply be your fingerprint or other biometric form.
Multi-factor authentication goes one step further, and requires two or more factors of authentication. This requires something you know (e.g. password or passphrase), something you have (e.g. SMS code), and something you are (e.g. a fingerprint). Multi-factor authentication is a common best practice for organizations to enhance security.
Authentication, regardless of how many factors involved in the process, is a simple piece of technology that is easy to install and use – as simple as any other mobile phone app you download to your iPhone or Android device.
The most popular forms of authentication available to any person or business include:
- SMS Code: A unique, one-time code consisting of six numbers that get texted to you. Admittedly, SMS Codes do have some weaknesses compared to other forms of authentication like a hardware token. Compromising a mobile phone can compromise the conduit of your SMS code. No matter what, though, a cybercriminal will have to spend time trying to bypass SMS verification.
- Authentication applications: You can use one of the many authentication apps available to download on your phone. This works very similarly to the SMS code – but instead of sending a text message, you will get an alert from the application on your phone, asking you to approve access.
- A hardware token is a device that generates an encrypted one-time passcode often in the form of a string of six numbers that you then use in the same way as if that passcode came via a text message. This is a separate device you carry along with you. Some might consider a hardware token to be less convenient as it isn't already on that mobile phone you keep close, but it does become a stronger form of authentication as it doesn't rely on a separate device to transmit an access code.
- Biometric authentication uses what you've already got on you at any time of day, because biometric authentication uses something you are. Examples include using your your fingerprint, voice, or face as a factor to authenticate into the application. This "form factor" isn't so hard to remember because biometrics simply use a unique measurement found on your own biological body. And because biometrics are based on you, it's incredibly difficult for a cybercriminal to replicate.
Some forms of authentication can be stronger and tougher to break than others. It's not unlike what you choose to protect your own home – from a deadbolt on your front door, or that same deadbolt along with a physical security service like ADT. Both will keep the bad guys out, you just need to balance added security and convenience.
Back to those clever cybercriminals for a moment. They know that a key path of least resistance can be a simple password that can be easy to guess or crack, used across multiple online accounts and apps. Without an extra layer of security, the opportunity to lose your shirt becomes all the greater.


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Minority Business Development Authority (PA) Minutes, 1979-1993
This collection, arranged chronologically by date, contains meeting minutes of the Pennsylvania Minority Business Development Authority (PMBDA). Topics addressed include loans presented for board decision, loan more application review, current loan status, breakdowns of funds available, special issues, and policy questions. Also included are audit reports from the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee (LB&FC). For earlier records, see Meeting Files and Minutes, 1975-1996 {series #31.48} within the Bureau of Minority Business Development, Department of Commerce (RG-31). Disclaimer: Not all records in this collection are digitized. Please visit the PA State Archives to see the rest of the collection. less
Office of the Lieutenant Governor (PA) Board of Pardons Minutes, 1974-1999
This collection contains applications made to, and proclamations issued by, the Pennsylvania Board of Pardons. Grouped into applications and proclamations and then arranged chronologically by date more of action. The applications volumes provide brief narrative case histories and recommendations for pardons or commutations and whether the pardons or commutations were granted. Volume 1 covering the period 1874-1877 provides reasons why the Pardon Board made its recommendations while for the period 1882-1930 records of commutation actions are included. The last volume covering the period 1931-1934 contains mostly commutation records with only a few pardon actions. The proclamation volumes provide the Board's recommendations and reasons for its judgments. less
Sportsman Advisory Councils (PA) Files, 1996-2003
This collection contains files relative to the Governor's Sportsman Advisory Council and Governor's Youth Sportsmen Advisory Council. These groups were created by the Governor's Office, and more reported directly to the Governor on concerns affecting sportsmen in the state, most notably hunting and fishing issues. Included are agendas and meeting minutes of the Governor's Youth Sportsmen Advisory Council for the years 2002 and 2003; year-end reports of the Governor's Sportsman Advisory Council, 1996-1998; reading files of both Councils, 2001-2003, which include articles, correspondence, legislation, meeting minutes, etc.; and the personal files of the first executive director of the Governor's Sportsman Advisory Council, Vern Ross, 1996-1999. less
State Tax Equalization Board (PA) Minutes, 1947-1999
This collection includes minute books from March 19, 1948 - December 1, 1999 that cover topics such as market value certifications, hearings on appeals, field reports, more appropriations, code of conduct, audit reports, and reports of engagements. This collection also includes historical notes from November 14, 1947 - March 17, 1948 predating the organization of the Board. less


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Rubel & Menasche, a French high-end specialty diamonds supplier, has announced a financial grant for Diamond Development Initiative. They have been one of the active supporters of DDI since 2012. Diamond Development Initiative (DDI) International is running a major registration project in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), bringing more than 50,000 artisanal miners into organised industry.
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[Image Courtesy: Rubel & Menasche]
DDI's mission is to bring together all parties in the diamond production and selling ecosystem, in an attempt to address the social, political and economical challenges facing the artisanal diamond miners. DDI is working in areas of Africa to identify sites where diamonds can be produced in an environmentally sustainable manner and provide fair working conditions and wages to mine workers.
There are more than 1.3 million artisanal diamond diggers across Africa supporting around 10 million people. Ian Smillie, Chair of DDI Board, said, "Our partnership with Rubel & Ménasché is extremely important to us. We believe that the positive impact at the source of the diamond pipeline will, in time, be enormous."
DRC is one of the most war-savaged conflict zone where problems of blood diamonds and their repercussions on local communities have been aplenty. This financial contribution, whose value however has not been disclosed, is a cheering news for the artisanal diamond diggers in the country. To ensure the sustainability of such people in Africa who are involved in legitimate diamond trade, it is crucial that the contributions, efforts and initiatives like DDI are augmented.


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You've made it through your last year of high school, you've chosen your top universities and applied to them, you GOT IN and notified admissions that you would be attending in the Fall, and now it's the end of your summer vacation. It's finally a reality. Gone are the days of routine schooling and onto new beginnings and responsibilities.
It is equally exciting as it is nerve-wracking to begin your higher education, so we wanted to provide you with a list of tips to get you through the first week of university.
1. Move in as soon as you can
Most universities will send out a move-in schedule; this may be by residence hall, year, or major (it is common for some majors to have introductory seminars and programs). Don't hold onto home until the very end and move in the day before classes start because that can be overwhelming. Get there early, unpack your belongings, set up your room, get to know your neighbors and familiarize yourself with the campus before classes are scheduled to begin.
2. Make your room feel like home
Home sickness is inevitable, especially when work gets busy and tough. Dormitories don't tend to have a mother's touch, so spend some time decorating with some of your favorite things and make it feel like a place you're happy to go home to.
3. Figure out where your classes are located
Get a university map and walk to each building from your dorm to determine how long it will take to get there. Nothing is worse than getting to class late on the first day of school because you didn't know it was going to take 20 minutes by foot.
4. Attend the club and activities fair
It's very important to get involved. Whether you were a busy bee in high school or the type to go straight home after school, university is a different playing field and all should get involved. This is your new home away from home where it can be all too easy to be a recluse. Find out what clubs and groups are available – trust us, there is something for everyone – join a few and figure out what would be most enjoyable for you and how it can fit into your schedule.
5. Knock on your neighbors' doors
You aren't the only one starting fresh, and there is no telling who is behind a closed door. You could find a shy person in need of a nudge, or you could find an outgoing person that turns out to be your lifelong friend. Dorm life is unusual but totally fun. These will be the people that you essentially "come home to" each day, so get to know them!
6. Speaking of doors, keep yours open
Don't lock yourself up in your room or people will be less likely to try to get to know you. An open door says "come in, introduce yourself" and makes for a friendly, energy-flowing atmosphere.
7. Find your advisor or mentor
Universities have a variety of support systems and you should make an effort to introduce yourself to whomever is available to you soon after getting yourself settled. You may have a Resident Advisor (RA) living in your dormitory, a general first-year counselor, an advisor dedicated to your major of choice, and even upperclassmen who have volunteered to act as student mentors, offering tips and tricks to get you through university life. These people are there to help you, so don't be afraid to ask questions or simply show face so that when you do need them, you already have some semblance of a relationship.
8. Familiarize yourself with the campus
Where can you do your laundry? Where are the dining halls? Which spots have the best food? Where is the library and which areas are the best to get some quiet study time? Does the dorm have a kitchen? Is there a recreation center or gym? Think about the things you'd normally do in life, like eat, exercise and wash your clothes, and find out where you can do those things on campus.
9. Find a study buddy
As you are getting to know your neighbors, find out what they are studying and what classes they are taking. As a first-year, there is a good chance that you are taking some of the same general core courses. If so, you've just found yourself an in-house study buddy. If you aren't living with anyone within your major, befriend the person sitting next to you in class and ask if they care to share notes and perhaps meet once a week to go over course material. It's a great way to make a friend and an even better way to prepare for exams.
10. Attend first-week events
Over the course of move-in week and the first days of class, universities often have activities and speaking engagements for first-year students. Sure, these events can be a little silly at times – getting-to-know-you activities, learning the university chant, etc. – but they're meant to crack open your shell and make you comfortable. They can also be a wealth of information about how the university works and where you can access all the resources available to you. Step out of your comfort zone and go to these events!
11. Come up with a budget
Chances are you purchased a university meal plan, but there is no question that you will need some additional spending money. Whether you arrived with a good amount of cash saved up or you anticipate needing a job, you should absolutely set a spending budget. Books, dorm decorations, school supplies, take-out food and weekend parties DO cost money, and that money can go fast if you don't have a plan. It sucks to have to bow out of the fun because you ran out of cash too soon. Make a plan and stick to it!
The first week of university is a whirlwind of preparation and activities, so use these tips to make the best of it! Good luck!


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2012-12-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — 12 million Brits (24 per cent of the adult population) plan to make the most of Christmas and New Year period by taking at least one overnight trip in the UK, with 9.8 million people (20 per cent) planning to take that trip in England, according to VisitEngland's latest Trip Tracker survey. This is likely to generate some £2.1billion in tourism spend for the UK economy, around £1.7billion of which will be spent in England. Just over a third of people (35 per cent) definitely planning an overnight trip in England said they will be spending more nights away from home compared to last Christmas.
The national tourist board also revealed that many Brits have already made plans for seasonal activities, with 45 per cent intending to visit the sales, 30 per cent planning a trip to a Christmas market and one in five (19 per cent) planning other Christmas pursuits such as ice skating, seeing a pantomime or visiting Father Christmas.
James Berresford, Chief Executive of VisitEngland, commented:
"It's great to see that so many people are planning to visit another part of the country with a break over the festive period. Wherever you stay in England there is always something exciting to see or do right on the doorstep, and this is never truer than at Christmas!
Mr Berresford continued:
"Why not pay a visit one of our most spectacular historic houses, such as Osborne House on the Isle of Wight or Burghley in Lincolnshire? Those looking for something a little more energetic can try winter sports at Chill Factore in Manchester – the UK's longest indoor skiing and snowboarding slope. Dance buffs can enjoy a wealth of classic ballet across the country, with productions of the perennial Christmas favourite – The Nutcracker – taking place from Leeds to London."
Just 3 per cent (1.5million) of Brits plan to travel abroad over the Christmas and New Year period.
For more ideas and inspiration on things to see and do in England over the festive period, visit: www.visitengland.com/christmas
Notes to Editors:
• VisitEngland commissions online omnibus surveys periodically in order to collect data on the number of GB consumers who plan to take an overnight trip at key times throughout the year.
• In this Christmas and New Year edition, the survey was carried out on an online omnibus by TNS, with a representative sample of 1213 adults aged 16 and over in Great Britain.
• The fieldwork for the survey took place between the 13th and 16rd December 2012.
• Trip volumes are based on an adult (16+) population of 49.2m (Office for National Statistics).
• Total trip value is calculated using the average 'spend per trip' figures from 2011 for the UK (£179) and England (£172 for all trips) – see here for more info: http://www.visitengland.org/Images/Headline%20summary%20GBTS%202011_tcm30-32636.pdf
• For the full report, visit: http://www.visitengland.org/Images/Trip%20Tracker%20Christmas%202012_tcm30-35854.pdf
For more information contact:
Sarah Long, Head of Corporate Communications Tel: 020 7578 1452, Email firstname.lastname@example.com
Emma White, Corporate Communications Executive Tel 020 7578 1471, Email: email@example.com www.visitengland.org
About VisitEngland
• VisitEngland is the country's national tourist board. We work in partnership with the industry to develop the visitor experience across England, plan national tourism strategy, grow the value of tourism in England and provide advocacy for the industry and our visitors
• Our work is underpinned by robust research and customer insights. You can access the latest in-depth market intelligence and statistics on www.visitengland.org/insight-statistics
About England
• England is a unique destination and a real powerhouse in global tourism. It represents 84 per cent of the total UK visitor economy, is worth £97 billion, and supports in excess of 2 million jobs
• More information can be found on www.visitengland.com and www.visitengland.org


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gamma ray, electromagnetic radiation of the shortest wavelength and highest energy.
Gamma rays are produced in the disintegration of radioactive atomic nuclei and in the decay of certain subatomic particles. The commonly accepted definitions of the gamma-ray and X-rayregions of the electromagnetic spectrum include some wavelength overlap, with gamma-ray radiation having wavelengths that are generally shorter than a few tenths of an angstrom (10−10metre) and gamma-ray photons having energies that are greater than tens of thousands of electron volts (eV). There is no theoretical upper limit to the energies of gamma-ray photons and no lower limit to gamma-ray wavelengths; observed energies presently extend up to a few trillion electron volts—these extremely high-energy photons are produced in astronomical sources through currently unidentified mechanisms.
The term gamma ray was coined by British physicist Ernest Rutherford in 1903 following early studies of the emissions of radioactive nuclei. Just as atoms have discrete energy levels associated with different configurations of the orbiting electrons, atomic nuclei have energy level structures determined by the configurations of the protons and neutrons that constitute the nuclei. While energy differences between atomic energy levels are typically in the 1- to 10-eV range, energy differences in nuclei usually fall in the 1-keV (thousand electron volts) to 10-MeV (million electron volts) range. When a nucleus makes a transition from a high-energy level to a lower-energy level, a photon is emitted to carry off the excess energy; nuclear energy-level differences correspond to photon wavelengths in the gamma-ray region.


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SAINTS boss Ralph Hasenhuttl claims his players will be able to handle the pressure at St Mary's this evening.
The south coast side have an appalling record on home soil and know that a Watford win would see them end the night bottom of the Premier League table.
Although the players are under pressure to seal a positive result, Hasenhuttl believes they will be able to deal with the occasion.
"I don't think there is more pressure than we make ourselves," said the Austrian.
"Every player wants to win games and we put the most pressure possible on ourselves all the time.
"We need this I think to perform well and the bigger or more important the game, the better it is.
"Last season, we also had games where it was important to take three points.
"In the end, when the game starts, you don't think about that.
"It's more important to have a good start in the game and win the first duels.
"You want a feeling that what we are trying to do is working and this is what we are looking for and this is what our whole concentration in the week is on."
Although he is backing his side to beat Watford, Hasenhuttl reassured supporters that a defeat won't end in relegation.
Following Saints' clash with the Hornets, they will host fellow strugglers Norwich, before a trip to Newcastle.
After their St James' Park encounter, they'll welcome West Ham to St Mary's and then head on the road to Aston Villa.
This run of matches could prove to define their season, which is why Hasenhuttl is hoping a number of solid performances will let the table sort itself out.
He added: "I think the most important thing is to take the first win but still then there is nothing won.
"We know about the importance of the next weeks and we still have a long way to go until the end of the season.
"Even if this game doesn't go in the way we want, everything isn't lost.
"Let us look at our performance and our development. If we do this then results and places in the table will come our way."


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Porfirio "Paulie" Costagliola, 89, of Howell passed away on Friday, August 9, 2019 at home surrounded by his family. He was born and raised in Monte di Procida, Italy, moved to the United States, and had lived in Brooklyn before settling in Howell. In 1968, Paulie founded the family owned and operated Red Moon Pizzeria in Howell. He enjoyed trips to Atlantic City and visited Italy frequently. Paulie liked to garden and play cards, especially Scopa. Most of all, he loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Paulie was predeceased by his wife of 46 years, Lucia Costagliola; sister, Rose Schiano; and brother, Americo Costagliola. He is survived by his daughters, Susie Rinaldi and her husband, Giosue of Howell, Emily Imperiale of Long Branch, and RoseMarie Guardascione and her husband, Giovanni of Fanwood; grandchildren, Michael Rinaldi and his wife, Rebecca, Maria Davis and her husband, Jeffrey, Lucia Greutert and her husband, Michael, Paul Rinaldi and his wife, Joy, Anthony Imperiale and his wife, Melissa, Paul Imperiale and his wife, Victoria, Susan Lugones and her husband, R.J., Gabriella Guardascione, and Daniela Guardascione; great grandchildren, Samantha, Natalia, Justin, Juliana, Vera, Josie, Lucy, and Leo; siblings, Connie Patton of Oakland, Julie Carpenito of Wayne, and Sal Costagliola and his wife, Kathy of Columbia, SC; sister-in-law, Maureen Costagliola of Orlando, FL; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held at the Clayton & McGirr Funeral Home, 100 Elton-Adelphia Road (Route 524), Freehold Township on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 from 3:00 to 7:00 PM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his 10:00 AM Funeral Mass on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at the Church of St. Veronica, 4215 Route 9, Howell. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Toms River. For those who desire, donations may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. For information, directions, or condolence messages to the family, visit www.claytonfuneralhome.com.


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There's a lot to like about dental implants for replacing missing teeth. Not only are they life-like, but because they replace the root they also function much like a natural tooth. They also have another unique benefit: a track record for long-lasting durability. It's estimated more than 95% of implants survive at least ten years, with a potential longevity of more than 40 years.
But even with this impressive record, we should still look at the few that didn't and determine the reasons why they failed. We'll soon find that a great number of those reasons will have to do with both oral and general health.
For example, implants rely on adequate bone structure for support. Over time bone cells grow and adhere to the implant's titanium surface to create the durable hold responsible for their longevity. But if conditions like periodontal (gum) disease have damaged the bone, there might not be enough to support an implant.
We may be able to address this inadequacy at the outset with a bone graft to encourage growth, gaining enough perhaps to eventually support an implant. But if bone loss is too extensive, it may be necessary to opt for a different type of restoration.
Slower healing conditions caused by diseases like diabetes, osteoporosis or compromised immune systems can also impact implant success. If healing is impeded after placement surgery the implant may not integrate well with the bone. An infection that existed before surgery or resulted afterward could also have much the same effect.
Oral diseases, especially gum disease, can contribute to later implant failures. Although the implant's materials won't be affected by the infection, the surrounding gum tissues and bone can. An infection can quickly develop into a condition known as peri-implantitis that can weaken these supporting structures and cause the implant to loosen and give way. That's why prompt treatment of gum disease is vital for an affected implant.
The bottom line: maintaining good oral and general health, or improving it, can help keep your implant out of the failure column. Perform daily brushing and flossing (even after you receive your implant) and see your dentist regularly to help stop dental disease. Don't delay treatment for gum disease or other dental conditions. And seek medical care to bring any systemic diseases like diabetes under control.
If you would like more information on dental implants, please contact us or schedule an appointment for a consultation. You can also learn more about this topic by reading the Dear Doctor magazine article "Dental Implants: A Tooth-Replacement Method that Rarely Fails."
Sometimes it seems that appearances count for everything—especially in Hollywood. But just recently, Lonnie Chaviz, the 10-year-old actor who plays young Randall on the hit TV show This Is Us, delivered a powerful message about accepting differences in body image. And the whole issue was triggered by negative social media comments about his smile.
Lonnie has a noticeable diastema—that is, a gap between his two front teeth; this condition is commonly seen in children, but is less common in adults. There are plenty of celebrities who aren't bothered by the excess space between their front teeth, such as Michael Strahan, Lauren Hutton and Vanessa Paradis. However, there are also many people who choose to close the gap for cosmetic or functional reasons.
Unfortunately, Lonnie had been on the receiving end of unkind comments about the appearance of his smile. But instead of getting angry, the young actor posted a thoughtful reply via Instagram video, in which he said: "I could get my gap fixed. Braces can fix this, but like, can you fix your heart, though?"
Lonnie is raising an important point: Making fun of how someone looks shows a terrible lack of compassion. Besides, each person's smile is uniquely their own, and getting it "fixed" is a matter of personal choice. It's true that in most circumstances, if the gap between the front teeth doesn't shrink as you age and you decide you want to close it, orthodontic appliances like braces can do the job. Sometimes, a too-big gap can make it more difficult to eat and to pronounce some words. In other situations, it's simply a question of aesthetics—some like it; others would prefer to live without it.
There's a flip side to this issue as well. When teeth need to be replaced, many people opt to have their smile restored just the way it was, rather than in some "ideal" manner. That could mean that their dentures are specially fabricated with a space between the front teeth, or the crowns of their dental implants are spaced farther apart than they normally would be. For these folks, the "imperfection" is so much a part of their unique identity that changing it just seems wrong.
So if you're satisfied with the way your smile looks, all you need to do is keep up with daily brushing and flossing, and come in for regular checkups and cleanings to keep it healthy and bright. If you're unsatisfied, ask us how we could help make it better. And if you need tooth replacement, be sure to talk to us about all of your options—teeth that are regular and "Hollywood white;" teeth that are natural-looking, with minor variations in color and spacing; and teeth that look just like the smile you've always had.
Because when it comes to your smile, we couldn't agree more with what Lonnie Chaviz said at the end of his video: "Be who you want to be. Do what you want to do. Do you. Be you. Believe in yourself."
If you have questions about cosmetic dentistry, please contact our office or schedule a consultation. You can read more in the Dear Doctor magazine articles "Beautiful Smiles by Design" and "The Magic of Orthodontics."
While it doesn't garner the star power of blood, saliva is still an important bodily fluid. A true multi-tasker, saliva contributes in many ways to the function and health of the body, from stronger teeth to more efficient digestion.
Here are six ways saliva helps your mouth and body function properly and stay healthy.
The mouth's natural cleanser. Bacteria are responsible for much of the dental disease that plagues us, particularly tooth decay and gum disease. Saliva clears the mouth of food remnants, bacteria's primary feeding source, after we eat. This leaves a cleaner mouth and fewer bacteria to cause infection.
The immune system's partner. Saliva contains an antibody called Immunoglobulin A (IgA) that attacks disease-causing microorganisms. Along with secreting other antibacterial agents like lactoferrin and lyzozyme that curb the growth and development of bacteria, saliva serves as the body's first line of defense against pathogens entering through the mouth.
Acid neutralizer. The optimal oral environment is a neutral pH of 7. Many of our foods and beverages, though, are highly acidic, which can raise the mouth's acid level. The acidic environment causes the minerals in tooth enamel to soften and dissolve (a process called de-mineralization). Saliva restores the balance by neutralizing any remaining acid after we eat (a process that takes about 30 to 60 minutes).
Mineral replacer. Even under normal conditions, enamel will de-mineralize to some extent whenever the mouth becomes acidic. Saliva restores some of the enamel's lost minerals like calcium and phosphate while it's neutralizing acid. If fluoride is also present in saliva from fluoridated drinking water or toothpaste, it too is absorbed by the enamel making it stronger and more resistant to acid attacks.
Digestion enhancer. Saliva lubricates the mouth while we eat, making it easier for us to chew (and taste) our food. Saliva also releases the enzyme amylase as we chew to break down starches before the food enters our stomach. The end result is more efficient and comfortable digestion.
The wave of the future in diagnostics. Like blood and urine, saliva contains genetic and disease markers that could tell a physician if a patient has a certain condition. Since collecting a saliva sample is much easier than with these other bodily fluids, diagnosing disease with saliva will become more prevalent as more calibrated devices reach the market.
If you would like more information on the role of saliva in the body, please contact us or schedule an appointment for a consultation. You can also learn more about this topic by reading the Dear Doctor magazine article "Saliva."


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