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You can listen online via this website, just click the yellow Listen Live button at the top of the page!
Take us with you on your mobile, search 'Radio Kube' in the app store. You can also find us via other apps such as TuneIn, Radio Box and My Tuner Free.
If you don't want to download an app to listen, then visit radiokubeapp.com and when prompted save the Progressive Web App to your Phone. There is more information on what a Progressive Web App (PWA) at the bottom of the page, and the good news is they take up a fraction of the space on your phone compared to normal apps.
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Responsible Gaming
While online casinos gambling is all about having fun, it's not all fun and games. There is a safety concern that punters need to be aware of in order to keep their gaming on the level of entertainment, and that is responsible gaming.
Responsible gaming involves two parts:
- Players taking their own measures for playing responsibly
- Checking that the online casino you are participating in is reputable and on the up and up
Confused? Don't worry; most punters aren't even aware that there is such a thing as responsible gambling. So, we've set out a comprehensive guide to safe gaming online. Here's everything you need to know to keep your online casino sessions safe, fun, and enjoyable all around.
Any semi-reputable online casinos will have some sort of licensing. It's important to note, however, that not all licensing committees were created equal. In fact, you need to be careful that the online casino you are playing at is regulated by a reputable licensing jurisdiction. For example, the Costa Rica licensing jurisdiction is known for being totally unaccountable for their online casinos. So, when a player runs into an issue at one of these websites, there is nothing to talk about and no one to turn to for assistance.
On the other hand, renowned jurisdictions like Alderney and Isle of Man are well known for holding their casinos to strict legal and gaming fairness standards, making the punting experience more fun and fair for everyone. Make sure your online casinos are under legitimate licensing jurisdictions before you become a member.
Additionally, online casinos should be audited regularly to ensure that their software and gaming practices are legitimate and honest. Price Waterhouse Cooper does the auditing for some older casinos, but eCogra (eCommerce Online Gaming Regulation and Assurance) is the main agency that audits most of the online casinos today. You can easily see the eCogra certification on reliable casinos such as 888Casino.com, Betway, and JackpotCity. It's important that an external body audits an online casino because they will be more objective and rigorous with their checks. At the end of the day, proper auditing ensures that the games you are playing are truly games of chance and not skewed towards a seedy online casino's benefit.
Reputable online casinos will publish their payout percentages as well as their RTP reports periodically.
One of the best ways online casinos keep things on the up and up is to facilitate a random number generator (RNG) to determine the game rounds played on their sites. An RNG produces the results of a game, the cards dealt in a blackjack game, the icons that appear on a slots machine, etc. Since these results are randomly generated by a computerised machine, punters can play without worrying that the online casino is taking advantage of them or "rigging the system" so to speak. Reputable online casinos will have the fact that they utilise an RNG displayed somewhere on their sites, so look out for this encouraging sign of fair and honest gameplay. Checking the RNG is part of the auditing process mentioned above.
Recommended Casinos and Their Licenses
Mr. Green is under one of the most reputable licensing agencies of all, Alderney. This commission requires its casinos to submit RTP reports, test their software periodically, and include a clock, so gamers don't get sucked into the gambling vortex. Another reliable license is from Gibraltar, and you'll find this one at popular casinos like 32Red and Ladbrokes.
Avoid These Casinos…For Your Own Good
Now that you know what to seek, it's time to learn who to avoid. Check out our comprehensive list of blacklisted casinos for a clear indication of which online casinos should be avoided at all costs.
When Things Go Too Far
Gambling can be a wonderful pastime when played in moderation. Sometimes, however, fans take things too far, and they don't know how to stop. The best way to avoid a gambling addiction is to prevent one from forming. Here are a few signs that you are addicted to punting, and it's time to get some help:
- You are spending an excessive amount of time gambling
- You are shirking responsibilities to play "one more game"
- You are "borrowing" money from other people or accounts that should be going towards other financial responsibilities, bills, or payments
- You find yourself avoiding social settings and opt to play alone
Responsible Gaming with Help
Responsible online casinos have measures built into their systems to help players avoid gambling problems from the start. Some of the helpful features include:
- Self-exclusion programs
- Spending caps
- Timed sessions
Tips for Gaming Responsibly
And here are a few self-regulating tips for keeping gaming responsible and fun:
- Set aside a certain amount of money that you can lose responsibly without it making a difference to your financial situation or obligations. Once that money's gone, walk away.
- Budget punting into your monthly finances. This way, you don't withdraw from other areas of obligation to fuel your fun.
- Realise that gambling is a risk and that the odds are in favour of the house to win. Reasonable expectations go a long way towards responsible playing.
- Set a fixed timeframe for gaming both in length and frequency, so you don't get too involved.
- Never gamble under the influence of alcohol or drugs or when depressed or angry.
- Gambling should not be done to impress someone.
Legal Safeguards
In addition to all that we've mentioned above, online casinos are required to enforce a membership restriction on gamers who are not legally eligible for gambling. Generally, this is anyone below the age of 18, and it's why you will be asked to provide your birthday or confirm that you are 18 or older before you can sign up for one of these establishments.
Stay safe and keep punting fun with these simple and smart responsible gambling pointers.

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Right-to-Work Inches Ahead in Indiana
A dispatch from Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS — Legislation that would make Indiana a right-to-work state moved to the floor of the state House here Tuesday after House Bill 1001 passed the House Employment, Labor and Pensions Committee on an 8-5 party line vote, with all Democrats opposing the legislation.
A vote on the bill by the full House is planned for the end of the week.
For the House side of the Indiana General Assembly, the committee hearing Tuesday morning was a catch-up event. Movement of the legislation had been delayed three days because Democrats stayed away to prevent action on the measure by denying a required quorum of at least 67 House members being present for a session. The Republicans control the chamber by a 60-40 margin.
The Democrats, however, who were facing fines of $1,000 per day each, decided to show up for work, ending their walk-out Monday, although Indiana House Democratic Leader Patrick Bauer has said he would not rule out future walk-outs aimed at stalling the legislation.
In the very brief hearing this morning, it took little time for the Democrats and Republicans to begin arguing. Republican Committee Chair Douglas Gutwein wouldn't allow Democrats to offer amendments to the bill. When Democrats protested, Rep. Gutwein pointed out that if they had been in session last Friday they might have had a chance to amend the bill at that time. The entire hearing today lasted less than 10 minutes. It was not a harmonious gathering.
The Indiana Senate has already moved its version of the legislation, Senate Bill 269, to the Senate floor. House Bill 1001 is the House version of the legislation. Currently, the bills are the same. If the two versions end up differing, the track the legislation takes through the General Assembly would be slowed. As written, the legislation would make it a Class A misdemeanor to require an individual to join or remain in a union or to pay any dues, fees or other charges to that same labor organization
Michiganders have good reason to keep a watch over what is happening in the Hoosier State.
In terms of economic competition, right-to-work states fare better than those that haven't adopted the policy. What's more, this tendency has become more pronounced in an increasingly global marketplace. As the first right-to-work state in the industrial Midwest, Indiana's economy might be expected to excel beyond the economies of its neighboring states. If that were to happen, pressure could mount on Michigan lawmakers to adopt a right-to-work law.
"I don't think it would make much difference immediately," said Inside Michigan Politics Editor Bill Ballenger. "I mean, the Michigan Legislature isn't going to turn around and pass a right-to-work law just because Indiana does. But, does it pave the way to adoption of one in the future? It certainly could. The big question would be whether the Republicans can hang on to control of the House in the fall. If they do, then you might see them moving to do something on right-to-work the next year after that, or maybe in 2015 or 2016. Once we see a neighboring state adopt it, it could start a one-step-at-a-time situation that moves in that direction."
It's believed that there might already be enough votes in the Michigan Legislature to pass such a measure. Meanwhile, Gov. Rick Snyder has said that he won't pursue RTW for Michigan as part of his agenda, but would sign an RTW bill if it reached his desk.
Michigan Capitol Confidential is the news source produced by the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Michigan Capitol Confidential reports with a free-market news perspective.


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Idiom of the week – Blow through something
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That start-up blew through the first round of funding in less than a year.
He blew through his inheritance so quickly that it surprised everyone.
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MATCH REPORT | Athersley Recreation 0-5 West
West recorded their biggest ever FA Cup win as they brushed aside a combative Athersley Recreation side on a bright day in Yorkshire.
Manager Steve Settle handed new signing Tom Bailey his debut whilst there were starts for Gary Lilley for the first time in over a year and Michael Simcock at left back. Settle was blessed with a substitute's bench boasting Chris McDonagh, Joe Shaw, Saul Henderson, Richmond Botchey and Ben Steer.
The opening 10 minutes were fairly even as both sides looked to establish themselves with the upper hand with Gary Lilley and Athersley captain Ryan White, a man with over 1000 appearances, providing a real battle. The deadlock was broken after 12 minutes as Simcock's corner was headed onto the post by Captain Mark Rogers with Bailey's rebound superbly blocked at the near post but Kevin McGrath was on hand to open his West account sliding in to drill home the rebound.
Two minutes later a superb lofted pass from Lilley released Carlos Mendes Gomes who saw his low angled ball from the right cleared off the line. Athersley responded and on 15 minutes struck the post as Jack Briscoe curled an effort from outside the box after West had surrendered possession in their own half.
The chance woke up West who saw Bailey narrowly roll an effort wide after being played through by Mendes Gomes before a long ball from McGrath saw the West number 9 latch onto the bouncing ball and superbly lifted it over the on rushing goalkeeper and into the net on 19 minutes.
Mendes Gomes almost added a third on 27 minutes when he skipped past his marker and forced the Athersley goalkeeper into a terrific fingertip save to push a hard shot from the edge of the area over the bar.
West continued to dominate as the home side became increasingly frustrated as the two teams came together following the home sides objections over Lilley's attempts to win back the ball which saw the West number 8 yellow carded for his part. Lilley then combined with Matty Kay and Mendes Gomes with some terrific one touch passing before firing an effort just over the bar as West went into the half with a two goal lead.
West started the second half in the mood to kill off the game and saw an effort cleared off the line when Athersley goalkeeper Ellis Halpine denied Nic Evangelinos with a stunning save before Mendes Gomes lobbed rebound headed off the line. Evangelinos wouldn't be denied though as he curled in a wonderful effort from the edge of the penalty area into the top corner from the resulting corner on 48 minutes.
The fourth was added just before the hour mark as substitute Joe Shaw lifted a terrific effort over the Rec keeper with virtually his first touch of the game. Rec didn't give up however and Kay came to West's rescue to clear Spencer Sheppard's low effort off the line. Aaron Ashley was then called into action for the first time to tip over a terrific strike from Jason Paling over the bar 30 yards out.
The games controversial moment came on 70 minutes when Rogers was flattened by a late challenge from Shepperd inside Rec's half. However a coming together of him, Daniel Cawley and Shepperd bizarrely saw referee Mark Powell brandish the West captain a red card whilst Shepperd escaped with a yellow.
It wasn't to be the last of the drama though as West made it 5-0 11 minutes from time when a throw in somehow managed to reach Tom Bailey and he volleyed home for his second and to re-write West's history books.
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San Francisco Solar - Costs and Benefits
San Francisco is known for being progressive, especially when it comes to the environment. The high demand for solar energy in San Francisco has led to a large number of solar installers in the area. This has made the cost of installation fairly reasonable (and it continues to fall every year!). When deciding if going solar is right for you, it is important to examine how much it will cost you in relation to the environmental (and financial) benefits.
Costs vary depending on the panels you use, the condition of your roof and home, and the direction in which sunlight hits your house. However, the out-of-pocket cost for Solar in San Francisco on the average 4-bedroom home (3-5kW system) ranges from $12k-$16k – this is after state and federal cash rebates and tax incentives.
Your solar investment usually pays for itself in 5-7 years. And since systems usually have a 20-25 year warrantee you will get 15-20 years of virtually free electricity. You should also take into account the increase in home value (and this increase in home value is property tax exempt). If the cost is still a little bit out of reach, consider a state-sponsered solar loan, which offers a very low interest rate to help you finance your solar project.
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In the View Alerts Schedule view, you can view the following information about each of your scheduled alerts.
- Completion status, name, last run time, last session ID, total alerts triggered.
- Statistics about the the time taken to run the scheduled alert: duration, average duration, maximum duration,
You can also disable scheduled alerts.
Related procedures are provided in Enable an Alert
To access the dialog:
- In the Security Analytics menu, click Administration > Reports.
The Manage tab is displayed.
- Click Alert.
The Alert view is displayed.
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The following figure shows the View Alerts Schedule view.
The View Alerts Schedule view includes the following panels:
- Alerts Schedule toolbar
- Alerts Schedule list
Alerts Schedule Toolbar Panel
The Alerts Schedule Toolbar panel allows you to modify the state of the scheduled alert.
Clicking Disable disables the selected alert. When schedule alerts are no longer needed or are determined to be ineffective, you can disable them so that they are no longer executed. You can select one of more alerts to disable. When an alert is disabled, it is removed from the scheduled alerts list so that you can't view it here, and it will not execute again unless you manually execute the alert or set up a new schedule for it.
Alerts Schedule List Panel
The Alerts Schedule List panel lists only the Enabled alerts in a tabular format. The following table lists the columns in the Alerts Schedule List panel and their description.


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At Trendition's Interview when Lind was asked: what is your role within the company and what does it involve? He responded, "I dictate the future of our sustainable development. Make sure we are always out there, open to changes, which will inspire others and create environmental awareness. On a business end it means making sure we are always ready to pioneer the sustainable development of the fashion industry, by creating products with minimal environmental impact products."


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It's Saturday again and that means another round of Saturday Sweeps. Come back each Saturday, and I'll share my favorite sweepstakes for the week. I'd love to hear about a DSM reader winning big!
- Better Homes and Gardens and Ikea have come together to offer you to win $10,000 in IKEA gift cards to remodel your kitchen in the From Dream Kitchen to My Kitchen Sweepstakes.
- Win a Trip for 2 to Montana from the Travel Channel for a summer getaway to either Glacier National Park or Yellowstone National Park.
- Participate in the Tide Stain Release Challenge, and you'll be entered to win the grand prize of a Maytag Bravos X HE Washer and Dryer set or one of many weekly prizes for a year's supply of Tide.
- Reader's Digest is traveling across the country in an RV for the We Hear You America Sweepstakes. The grand prize is that RV, a first prize winner will win a trip for their family to one of the 100 cities on the tour, and a second prize winner will win a $2500 cash prize.
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EXCLUSIVE: Oprah Winfrey Happily Makes Big Weight Loss Reveal
For the first time, Oprah Winfrey appeared on the cover of O, The Oprah Magazine with 9 other ladies who share her desire to slim down, and she shared a weight loss reveal with ET's Nancy O'Dell earlier this week.
"My pants [are] too big!" Oprah cried, showing O'Dell the space in her waistband. "I need to buy some new pants, but I don't want to spend the money. I want to drop another five [pounds]."
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Oprah's enthusiasm for her own weight loss almost matched the excitement of the women appearing on her newest cover when they found out that Oprah was joining them for the photo shoot.
"When she got there, it was a party," SiriusXM host Jenny Hutt, who is featured on the O Magazine cover, told ET. "Music was blaring. Adele was playing in the background. Oprah was singing along out loud. All of us were dancing.
Jenny and Oprah were joined by eight other women: Michelle, Jen, Princess, Bobbi, Shaniqua, Sabrina, Cookie and Lindsay.
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"It was my idea to share the cover with other women who are on the same journey as I am," Oprah said in a behind-the-scenes clip. "[Women] who want to lose weight and who want to make health their priority."
The magazine's April issue features women from ages 15 to 49 joining forces to get fit together. Jenny, who has struggled with weight her whole life, said Oprah is an inspiration.
"She's doing it with us," Jenny told ET. "We all had to wear unitards. Oprah put on a unitard too. She was incredibly gracious, incredibly generous, funny and warm. I'll never forget it."
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Job to be Done Methodology
Develop a deep understanding of WHY your customers buy your product or service.
"I'm not smart, but I like to observe. Millions saw the apple fall, but Newton was the one who asked why."
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What Caused the Apple to Fall?
Or, more relevant to you, why do your customers buy from you instead of your competitor?
If you're anything like most of our clients, you might answer this with some variant of customer service, product attribute, or maybe even "we're innovative in our space".
But, B2B customers don't buy for those reasons. When was the last time YOU bought a product because the company was "innovative"?
You bought the product or service because you had a specific need. Maybe you needed to track sales leads in one place. Maybe you needed to merge data from 3 different data sets. Maybe you needed your taxes completed quickly. Regardless, you started with a need, or a job to be done (JTBD).
In many cases, our clients have an idea of who their buyer is, but not exactly WHY they buy.
They haven't had the resources or frameworks to discover the JTBD, and focus more on markets, personas, and channels. The thing is, when you know WHY your customers buy from you, you can start to repeat and scale that success across the business, marketing, and sales functions.
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The Times Embraces Ideological Rating System - For Conservatives, Anyway
In Friday's "http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/26/us/politics/26hunter.html " target="_self">2nd Republican http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/26/us/politics/26hunter.html ">Enters Race For Presidency," on California Rep. Duncan Hunter's announcement he would seek the Republican nomination for president, reporter Sarah Abruzzese cites Hunter's lifetime rating of 92 from the American Conservative Union, sometimes the Times rarely if ever does with Democratic candidates.
"Mr. Hunter, who has a 92 percent lifetime conservative rating from the American Conservative Union, repeated his opposition to abortion this week, telling thousands of anti-abortion demonstrators here that, if elected, he would not nominate judges who supported abortion."
Similarly, when Republican Sen. Sam Brownback launched his campaign on Saturday in Topeka, Rachel Swarns dug out his ACU rating: "The American Conservative Union, which hails him as one of 'the best of the best' in the Senate, gave him a 100 percent conservative rating in its most recent survey of Congress."
It's good to see the Times making use of the ACU ratings, which are indeed valuable measurements of a politician's ideology. But why not apply it to liberal Democrats like Hillary Clinton (lifetime ACU rating: 9out of 100) as well as conservative Republicans?
Yet in the past, the Times has dissed GOP use of a similar rating system from National Journal, at least when the GOP dared to apply the numbers to liberal Democrats.
From a photo caption that appeared in the July 27, 2004 edition, during the Democratic National Convention: "At the Democratic convention, the Republicans' war room was decorated on Monday with the so-called liberal ratings of Democrats' voting records." A close look at the photo shows four visible printouts on the wall, each reading: "2003 National Journal Ratings" followed by the names of the senator carrying that rating (Sens. Lautenberg, Levin, Clinton and Kennedy).
A Nexis search suggests the Times has applied a rating to a Democratic presidential candidate for 2008 on precisely one occasion, when Jeff Zeleny used the National Journal ratings to mark the liberal voting records of Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton as well as Republican Sen. John McCain.


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Fans of the primetime TV show The Middle were delighted to see that high school senior Sue, played by Eden Sher, finally got her braces off at the start of Season 6. But since this popular sitcom wouldn't be complete without some slapstick comedy, this happy event is not without its trials and tribulations: The episode ends with Sue's whole family diving into a dumpster in search of the teen's lost retainer. Sue finds it in the garbage and immediately pops it in her mouth. But wait — it doesn't fit, it's not even hers!
If you think this scenario is far-fetched, guess again. OK, maybe the part about Sue not washing the retainer upon reclaiming it was just a gag (literally and figuratively), but lost retainers are all too common. Unfortunately, they're also expensive to replace — so they need to be handled with care. What's the best way to do that? Retainers should be brushed daily with a soft toothbrush and liquid soap (dish soap works well), and then placed immediately back in your mouth or into the case that came with the retainer. When you are eating a meal at a restaurant, do not wrap your retainer in a napkin and leave it on the table — this is a great way to lose it! Instead, take the case with you, and keep the retainer in it while you're eating. When you get home, brush your teeth and then put the retainer back in your mouth.
If you do lose your retainer though, let us know right away. Retention is the last step of your orthodontic treatment, and it's extremely important. You've worked hard to get a beautiful smile, and no one wants to see that effort wasted. Yet if you neglect to wear your retainer as instructed, your teeth are likely to shift out of position. Why does this happen?
As you've seen firsthand, teeth aren't rigidly fixed in the jaw — they can be moved in response to light and continuous force. That's what orthodontic appliances do: apply the right amount of force in a carefully controlled manner. But there are other forces at work on your teeth that can move them in less predictable ways. For example, normal biting and chewing can, over time, cause your teeth to shift position. To get teeth to stay where they've been moved orthodontically, new bone needs to form around them and anchor them where they are. That will happen over time, but only if they are held in place with a retainer. That's why it is so important to wear yours as directed — and notify us immediately if it gets lost.
And if ever you do have to dig your retainer out of a dumpster… be sure to wash it before putting in in your mouth!
If you would like more information on retainers, please contact us or schedule an appointment for a consultation. You can learn more in the Dear Doctor magazine articles "The Importance of Orthodontic Retainers" and "Why Orthodontic Retainers?"
Wish your teeth were straighter, but not keen on the idea of showing a mouthful of metal every time you smile? Invisalign may be the ideal solution for you. Versatile and discreet, Invisalign treatment from the Salem, NH dentists at Stiles Family Dentistry allows teens and adults to straighten their teeth without the embarrassment or discomfort of metal brackets.
Your treatment involves wearing a series of clear, removable trays called aligners. You'll wear them for at least 20-22 hours per day and remove them only to eat and clean your teeth. The aligners aren't visible on your teeth, allowing you to undergo complete orthodontic treatment while maintaining your confidence, image, and bright smile.
Your Invisalign Treatment
- At your initial appointment, X-rays and impressions are used to create a digital model of your teeth.
- Your treatment plan is mapped out on the computer, allowing you to see your expected results before you even begin.
- A series of aligners is custom-made for your teeth. You'll receive a new set about every 2 weeks, and each set will move your teeth a tiny bit closer to perfection.
- When your treatment is complete, you'll receive clear retainers to help you maintain your newly straightened teeth for life.
The length of time required varies by case. Adults may complete their treatment in as little as one year, and teens can expect a comparable treatment length with Invisalign as with traditional braces.
Invisalign in Salem, NH
If you're unhappy with the look of your smile, it's time to find out what you can do about it. Although some orthodontic needs are better treated with other options, Invisalign effectively treats many of the same conditions as traditional braces.
At Stiles Family Dentistry, our experienced dentists can help you decide whether Invisalign is right for you. For Invisalign treatment in Salem, NH, request your appointment now or call (603) 893-4538 today.
It can be alarming to be awakened in the middle of the night by a screeching, gritting sound coming from your child's bedroom. No, it's not a scene from a horror movie: it's your child grinding their teeth as they sleep — a behavior so prevalent in children under eleven it's considered normal.
That doesn't mean, however, you should completely ignore it. While it isn't harmful for most children, a few can encounter tooth wear, pain or trouble sleeping that calls for some form of intervention.
The causes for tooth grinding and similar habits known collectively as bruxism aren't thoroughly understood, but in children it's believed linked to the immaturity of the neuromuscular system that controls chewing. Some point to shifts from one stage of sleep to another — more than 80% of grinding episodes occur in lighter stages of sleep and only 5% to 10% during the deeper Rapid-Eye-Movement (REM) stage. It also seems prevalent in children who snore or have other symptoms of sleep apnea.
One primary concern is how the behavior can affect teeth, particularly through abnormal wear. The teeth, of course, make hundreds of contacts with each other every day during eating, speaking or jaw movement. If, however, the forces generated during these contacts chronically exceed normal parameters, as with bruxism, it can cause accelerated tooth wear. This can result in a higher susceptibility to tooth decay and appearance changes later in life.
If your child is exhibiting problems associated with teeth grinding, there are ways to address it. We may recommend a thin, plastic mouthguard they wear while sleeping that prevents the teeth from making solid contact with each other. We may also refer you to an ear, nose and throat specialist if we suspect signs of sleep apnea. And, children under severe psychological stress, which can also trigger teeth grinding, could benefit from behavioral therapy.
The good news is most grinding habits fade as children enter their teens. In the meantime, keep a watchful eye and see us if you notice any indications this common habit is affecting their health and well-being.
If you would like more information on teeth grinding habits, 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 "When Children Grind Their Teeth."


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July 10, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am PDT
2019 Summer Camp is here!
CDMHS Girls' Head Coach Sam Stafford and staff will lead this two week high school volleyball camp. Emphasis during camp will be placed on developing necessary character qualities and mental toughness for today's student-athlete along with the fundamental skills of volleyball. The coaching staff will focus on passing, serving, setting, blocking, hitting, defense and team play.
Camp is open to all students entering 9th,10th,11th, or 12th grade (As of September 2019)
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This report provides detailed analysis of worldwide markets for Liquid Paraffin from 2011-2016, and provides extensive market forecasts (2016-2021) by region/country and subsectors. It covers the key technological and market trends in the Liquid Paraffin market and further lays out an analysis of the factors influencing the supply/demand for Liquid Paraffin, and the opportunities/challenges faced by industry participants. It also acts as an essential tool to companies active across the value chain and to the new entrants by enabling them to capitalize the opportunities and develop business strategies.
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Paraffin wax is a white or colorless soft solid derivable from petroleum, coal or oil shale, which consists of a mixture of hydrocarbon molecules containing between twenty and forty carbon atoms. It is solid at room temperature and begins to melt above approximately 37 °C (99 °F); its boiling point is >370 °C (698 °F). Common applications for paraffin wax include lubrication, electrical insulation, and candles. It is distinct from kerosene, another petroleum product that is sometimes called paraffin. Liquid paraffin is a mixture of hydrocarbons derived from petroleum. Liquid paraffin is a colorless, clear, and viscous liquid having almost no fluorescence. It is odorless and tasteless. Liquid paraffin is considered to have a limited usefulness as an occasional laxative, but is unsuitable for regular use as it can seep from the anus and cause irritation; it can interfere with the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins; it can be absorbed into the intestinal wall and may cause foreign-body granulamatous reactions; and if it enters the lungs it can cause lipoid pneumonia. Liquid paraffin is also used in combination with magnesium as an osmotic laxative, sold under the trade name Mil-Par (among others).
The report covers key technological developments in the recent times and profiles leading players in the market and analyzes their key strategies. The competitive landscape section of the report provides a clear insight into the market share analysis of key industry players. The major players in the global Liquid Paraffin market areExxonMobil Chemical (USA), H&R AG (Germany), Sasol (South Africa), Farabi Petrochemicals (Saudi Arabia), Nynas (Sweden), JX Nippon Oil & Energy (Japan), Calumet (USA), Petro-Canada (Canada), Formosa Plastics (Taiwan), CNPC Group (China), Dongming Petrochemical (China).
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New facilities are available to rent at Cottonwood Canyon! With spring just around the corner, we are making some popular meeting locations and wedding hotspots even easier to rent.
Our newest addition, the Experience Center is great for weddings, family reunions, birthdays and other group meetings. This picturesque building includes room to roam with 1300sq feet of indoor meeting space, large shaded patio, and lawn for activities. An indoor and outdoor sink with countertop provide a great space for serving and preparing meals. A 50cubic inch commercial fridge is available, as well as rentable BBQ's for food preparation and storage. Also included are 10 folding tables, 60 folding chairs, and power.
End the day sitting around the fire under the stars at the buildings outdoor propane fire ring, or cozy up next to the wood stove inside. This building will make any event special. Available for $75/day +$8 reservation fee. April 1st-October 15th.
Those looking for a smaller space will feel right at home at our picnic shelter. Located in the Day Use Area this facility offers power, water (off in the winter), a sink with food preparation area, 2 charcoal BBQ stands and seating for 30. This area is available with or without reservations, though reservations can be made year round. $50/day +$8 reservation fee.
Last but not least, our most popular wedding spot is now available for reservations. The Day Use Area is known for its country feel. The historic barn, adjoining windmill and warm summer days make for the perfect place to say "I do." $50/day +$8 reservation fee.
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Topic: Writing a Letter (handwritten correspondence) (10/21/10)
TITLE: Belated Message of Love | Previous Challenge Entry
By Lucile McKenzie
I expect people will think it odd for me to be writing to you now, since you've been dead so many years. But somehow even writing a letter I know you will never see makes me feel I'm establishing some type of contact. That would seem odd, too, to those who would recall that I never shed any tears upon hearing of your death, nor later at your funeral.
Well, Grandpa, I think you could have understood my lack of emotion at the time. As you would remember, our eldest child, Terry, fell from a tree and died a few weeks before you did. He was eight years old. As a matter of fact, his funeral was exactly two weeks before yours. It was just too much, Grandpa, too much. I had no more tears. One year later, a knot inside me loosened and I wept for you. I'm sorry it took so long.
I remember right after Terry died, you called.
"Sorry about the boy," you said, and we talked for a few moments. I knew that our conversation was so short because you once walked where I was walking then. Many years ago your first son, Wilbur, died of Typhoid Fever at age four, and we carry that with us forever, don't we?
By the time Terry died, you were blind from Glaucoma, so you didn't come down to the funeral. And a few weeks later, you went to join him in heaven, dying peacefully in your sleep.
I wish you could answer this letter, Grandpa. There are so many questions I would like to ask you, so much laughter to share. You had such a great sense of humor. I remember one day when you were driving your old pickup truck with several grandchildren riding in the back, and stopped just before crossing a small wooden bridge that spanned a creek. You got out of the truck and walked back to us kids, who eagerly inquired,
"Why are we stopping, Grandpa? Is something wrong?" Solemnly, you said,
"This bridge won't hold too much weight. So you guys all have to stand on one leg while we cross it so you won't be so heavy." Carefully, we all braced ourselves against the cab or the sides of the pickup bed, and balanced precariously on one leg while you inched the truck ever so slowly across the bridge. How we cheered when the truck reached the other side, "Yea! We made it!" Living frugally on your pension, you saved money all year long so you could give each grandchild a dollar bill for Christmas and on our birthdays. Such memories bring smiles to our adult faces all these years later. I admired you so much. You were so fiercely independent, living alone even after your sight was gone--not wanting to be a burden to anyone. You occupied the long, dark evenings listening to the baseball games on the radio, no longer able to watch them on TV.
We have a snapshot of you and Terry at Mossy Rocks State Park where the entire family met for a family reunion. Although unable to see, you enjoyed being out in the woods and hearing the voices of your grown children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. You sit calmly in a folding chair, the sun filtering through the trees and Terry, all gangly legs and arms, stands beside you. How could any of us have known that less than a year later, you would both be gone. Well, I must close. Just know, Grandpa, that even though I could not weep at the time of your death, the times we shared on this earth are among my most cherished memories.
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EUROVERTICE CONSULTORES S.L., henceforth "company", may collect and use the data belonging to the users of the website or others, that have been acquired through different modes, such as:
• Web templates
• Emails
• Telephone contact
• Paper templates
• Mails
• Public access sources (journals and official newsletters, communication media, etc.)
The management of the data collected through such sources will be realized according to the EU 2016/679 General of Data Protection Regulation, and other relevant legislation.
To present the privacy policy of the company, the following section is outlined:
Who is responsible for the management of your data?
Identity: EUROVÉRTICE CONSULTORES S.L.
VAT number: B-73419269
Address: Parque Científico de Murcia, Campus de Espinardo.
Telephone: +34 968277845
Email: email@example.com
What is the aim of collecting personal data?
The company processes personal data for the management and development of communication (users' contacts, resolution of queries, commercial promotion, sending newsletter, management of the profiles of the company on social networks, etc.) as well as to provide the services requested and develop our activity in line with our social aim and/or statutes.
According to the information supplied we design a commercial profile aiming to improve the user's experience and customize the offers and notifications that we consider interesting for you. We will not make individual decisions automatically, based on such profile.
If the reason for contacting the company and sending information about yourself is applying for a job (sending CV, etc.) the data supplied will be processed to value your candidacy to job offers from the company. If the data supplied will be interesting for the company, we will design a profile with these and archive it for the management of human resources.
What kind of data we manage?
In addition to the above-mentioned collecting modes, as well as the different aims presented, we would like to inform you that the data that we may process in our information system are:
• Identification details
• Identification codes or passwords
• Mail or email addresses
• Information about personal and professional characteristics
• Economic data
How long will we keep your data?
Your personal data will be kept as long as the contact with you will last, either you are a customer or a different data subject; in case you don't ask for the elimination of them; or if there is any legal reason to keep them.
When the data aren't necessary anymore for the above-mentioned purposes, they will be deleted ensuring the confidentiality of them.
How is data management legitimated?
The legal base for your data management could be any commercial, mercantile, employment, etc. contract involving you.
One more legal base allowing your data management could be the informed consent in case of different processing such as: website contact template, joining to activities developed by the company, participation in the social networks of the company, and any other requiring the collection of your personal data, after a clear positive consent from the data subject.
Who is going to receive your data?
The data will not be shared with any third part, with the exception of statutory duty.
What are your rights when you supply/we are processing your data?
As a data subject, you will be always able to exercise any of the following rights that you are entitled to about data protection:
• Access to the subject's personal data to verify if they are being processed or not and get more information about the processing.
• Rectification or deletion of personal data regarding the data subject if, for any reason, they are incorrect or not necessary for the above-mentioned purposes.
• Restriction to the personal data processing in particular circumstances, and the data will be kept to be used only in case of complaints, to protect another data subject's rights or for reasons of public interest.
• Receive the personal data concerning you, that previously you gave us, and if possible in structured format (Data portability).
• Forbid your data processing in particular circumstances and for personal reasons. The company will end the data processing, except for compelling legitimate grounds or in case of complaints.
To that end, you will only need to contact us sending an email to email@example.com or a mail to EUROVERTICE CONSULTORES S.L.
You can also contact the Data Protection Agency (www.agpd.es) to know more about your rights or ask for their care by the supervision authority.
Data security
The company uses in its information system the necessary technical and managerial measures to guarantee an adequate level of confidentiality, integrity and availability of the processed information.
However, as far as the law allows it, we do not undertake any responsibility for the damages that a third part may cause to our information system. Any security failure will be immediately notified to the competent authority and/or security body of the State.
Sending communications or information
Our policy concerning the sending of information through web-based technology (email, instant messaging, etc.) is limited to sending communications that we consider useful for our users and data subjects, related to the functions and activities of the company, or those that you consented to receive.
If you prefer not to receive these messages, we give you the possibility to exercise your right to deletion and resignation to receiving these messages, in conformity with the provisions of Title III, article 22 of Regulation 34/2002 about Services for the Society on Information and Electronic Commerce.
The present privacy policy has been revised in May 2018, for this reason there could be variations till the next revision of this text.


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This is the second post about self hosting. The previous post was about setting up a Sentry server for tracking application errors. I think that for non-critical applications or for a personal playground, having a home lab is the perfect place to test things out. My configuration is pretty simple, I have a few refurbished […]Read More


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Monthly Archives: September 2017
Ignorance is Bliss
I'm a pessimist because of intelligence, but an optimist because of will.
― Antonio Gramsci, Gramsci's Prison Letters
Impression is Expression
― Kabue Charles
Of all those arts in which the wise excel, Nature's chief masterpiece is writing well.
― Andre Breton
My candle burns at both ends;
My candle burns at both ends;
It will not last the night;
But ah, my foes, and oh, my friends—
It gives a lovely light!
Source: Figs from Thistles: First Fig by Edna St. Vincent Millay | Poetry Magazine
Employee – Employer Pitch Line
|[ Sir / madam ], any chance a hardworking guy…. who's ready to put the job first, could catch a break and come work for you?
|Why the hell would I give you a job?
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Oh yes, an investor AND a philanthropist!thisismynickname2 said:Guys, not only did OP get SO much return on her investment in gifts, so much so that she wants to donate to charity! How sweet!
Anyone who plans a wedding thinking that, or with the intent that, they're somehow going to get more back in gift value than the total spent is delusional. Maybe that happens to some people. Goody for them.


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The second wedding I attended during the long weekend was the wedding of Benjamin and Jamie. The ceremony and reception were both held in one venue – White Space in Makati .
I'm a guest of the bride this time. Like Alaric, I've been friends with Jamie since college. She was my first year blockmate.
The wedding's theme was vintage — the old comic book kind of vintage. The couple requested that guests come in vintage attire. Here's my take on vintage get-up:
Congratulations and Best Wishes, Benjamin and Jamie!


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CIT, provider of financing for about one million small businesses, plans to file for bankruptcy as soon as Sunday night or early Monday. -- WSJ
[Filed chapter 11 Sunday night.]
Middle America is about to experience a total collapse.
Jim Sinclair explains:
The so called quick surgical bankruptcy of CIT will result in a company that will only be able to provide 20% of its previous level of financial services to Middle America according to Friday's Wall Street Journal.
Any institutions replacing these services will have:
1. Higher levels of credit worthiness to be met by small business.
2. Less funds committed to these loans.
Further, the assets of CIT in bankruptcy are the middle American loans outstanding that will be brutally attacked by the bankruptcy process.
That is going to result in a flood of middle American businesses declaring bankruptcy.
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This guy came back again.
Instead of being rude, though, he pulled a cigar out of his pocket, sniffed it, told me he found it there when he took his winter coat out of storage, and asked if I wanted it.
I politely declined.
I'm beginning to wonder if he reads this blog… Maybe I should start a new one dedicated to him.


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This week, we will be featuring guest posts reviewing recent works of popular science, courtesy of Catherine Mas and Katherrine Healey, both graduate students in Yale's Program in the History of Science and Medicine. (We'll post a third review, by Sara Smith, a little later.)
Catherine will review The Triple Package, by Amy Chua and Jed Rubenfeld.
Katherrine will review Bonk, by Mary Roach.
Sara will review The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, by Rebecca Skloot
All three originally wrote their reviews for a course taught by former American Science blogger Henry Cowles. Henry's course asked (to quote the course description), "How have science and medicine been brought to bear on human nature in various times and places? How have scholars grappled with these efforts, especially in the last decade? And how might we build on their scholarship in our own work?"
We're excited to hear from Catherine, Katherrine, and Sara what kind of answers these books might provide, both for professional historians and for a broad audience.


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RELEASE: **Beware of Fraudulent Tornado Charities**
Jackson, MS—The Secretary of State's Office encourages Mississippians to be mindful when donating to disaster relief organizations in the wake of the recent storm activity.
"Mississippians are at their best when someone is in need," says Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann. "But making sure your donations are actually used to help your neighbors is just as important as the donation itself."
Following the recent damage by tornadoes and severe storms across the State, many people and organizations are providing assistance in the wake of the storm.
"While most of these organizations are legitimate, there may be unscrupulous groups which unfortunately surface during these trying times," says Secretary Hosemann. "There are many individuals who will take advantage of the kindness of others. Don't become a victim. Check your charity with our Office before donating to make sure your charity is registered and your dollars are well spent."
Some helpful tips:
· Any organization soliciting money in the State of Mississippi must be registered with the Secretary of State's Office. Check to see if the organization is registered with the Secretary of State's Office by visiting our website at www.sos.ms.gov or calling the Charities Division directly at (601) 359-1371.
· Ask the organization how long they have been in operation and how much of your donation goes directly in support of the charitable purpose. Ask for names and contact information.
· Report any suspicious solicitations to the Secretary of State's Office immediately.


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Blended Learning
How do you make learning & development last? How do you maintain the momentum back at work?
The answer is follow-up. Follow-up is essential to achieve a faster learning curve. LDL blended solutions combine classroom programmes with elearning prompts.
The combination of face-to-face development with post event elearning is increasingly recognised as the way to go by clients looking for the best return on their learning investment.
eprompts – LDL's on-line learning reinforcement system.
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EBTH is the only online estate sale company that combines high-touch customer service with the reach of an e-commerce site. Our full service model— photography, cataloging, payment and delivery – makes the entire process of planning and managing an estate sale easy and seamless. From mid-century furniture to original art, used cars, collectibles, vintage bags, and everyday housewares, we sell it all.
EBTH would love to help! Whatever your situation, if you have need to market and liquidate the contents of a home, let our experts do the work for you. We have many representatives for each area that we operate out of, so contact us with your details so that we can put you in touch with someone close to you!


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This week, I spent time working with a hospital in Hull trying to improve the efficiency of their preoperative assessment. Despite passionate and dedicated staff, current healthcare delivery is hugely wasteful and environmentally damaging, and we urgently need to reassess our actions.
One of the most polluting aspects of healthcare delivery comes from pharmaceuticals, and our increasing reliance on medication.
For every tablet we take, a small part will end up being flushed down the toilet. Despite the valiant efforts of the water treatment plants, some will end up in the water systems to be consumed by fish and animals and ultimately work its way up the food chain to us.
We don't yet know what long term damage this build up will do to us or other creatures but we need to look at how we can decrease the amount of medication prescribed and find alternatives where possible. Have a look at The Doctor Who Gave Up Drugs https://www.youtube.com/embed/iFIlGODWM2E for alternatives.
This won't be good news for the hugely successful pharmaceutical industries, but if we can move away from the 'pill popping' solution and where possible, find alternative treatments that don't harm our environment, that would be a great start.
Think twice before you pop that headache tablet – would a glass of water or brisk walk have the same effect?


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Butterfly Wings Could Help Design Better Thermal Imaging
Some of science's greatest discoveries have come about from unexpected places. Who would have thought that a certain type of mold could help save lives, or that I would discover my immortality serum after killing all those transients? (No, you can't have any.) Now scientists may be taking us closer to more efficient Predator vision thanks to the iridescent properties of butterfly wings.
Part of the problem with existing temperature-sensing technology is that the most sensitive devices must constantly be cooled, often using liquid helium. The heat sinks involved are bulky and expensive, which makes it hard to make the tech easily portable. Going back to the Predator reference up above, designing heat-sensing goggles is especially tricky since "an ideal pair would be transparent to visible light, which is difficult to achieve with heat sinks in the way."
To get around this problem, the General Electric Global Research Centre and the University of Albany in New York are working on a material based on the wings of a butterfly. The Morpho butterfly's wings are covered with scales that react differently to varying wavelengths of light, reflecting some and absorbing others. Researcher Radislav Potyrailo and his team are attempting to construct an artificial material that would react the same way. The current goal is to figure out a way to produce "nanostructured chitin" — the material butterfly wings are made of, but with carbon nanotubes layered over the top. The nanotubes would help the chitin absorb infrared radiation better, as well as allowing heat to diffuse more easily throughout the material.
Potyrailo explained how the research could eventually benefit imaging technology:
If we have a very small pixel size, then in the same or neighboring pixels we can create these 'Christmas trees' that are responding to different regions of the infrared spectrum and they will be responding with different colors. These days it's either several chips that are combined together or very sophisticated, very complicated design of heat sensor.
You can read more about the technology at PhysicsWorld.


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I'll tell you some backstory of how this map was created. Originally, it was made for another project, in Boom format but I didn't make it in time and, I must admit that it's my fault for not trying to finish the map in time and do it at the last moment. A shame indeed.
But now, it was time to recycle the map and give it a new life. Check the spoiler for images.
Also, this map was sent to Marisa Kirisame as a gift for her birthday but it has a slightly modified version at the ending. This version is final if no bugs are found.
The info:
Map replaced: Map 01
IWAD needed: Doom 2
Gameplay recommended: Single Player (although it has coop starts, up to 4 players)
Sourceport needed: GZDoom 3.3.0 and above
Sector light mode recommended: Standard or Bright (Legacy is way too bright and Doom/Dark is way too dark)
Texture pack needed: cc4-tex (it's required because it uses those textures)
Music used: Twilit Jungle by Jimmy (Used in Back to Saturn X Ep.1)
The link: https://www.doomworld.com/idgames/level ... r/pericave (UPDATED YES!!!)
As always, feedback is appreciated. Took me a while to test it personally and tried to fix as much as possible.
So, enjoy the map and have fun as always.
EDIT: Forgot to say that inside the zip, it contains the cc4-tex pack to use it with the map.


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The Alcohol Health Alliance UK is a coalition of more than 50 organisations working together to reduce the harm caused by alcohol.
Members include medical royal colleges, charities, patient representatives and alcohol health campaigners.
We work together to:
Highlight the rising levels of alcohol-related harm
Propose evidence-based solutions to reduce this harm
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For this activity you will need to download a small software program (14Mb) and install it on your computer. You can download the activity from here: VOICEbook.exe
The file is a .exe program, so you may get a warning when trying to install it.
- Download and install the program from http://www.voicebook.com/download/vbplayer/obama_setup.exe
- Click on 'File' and then 'Open' and the exercise should appear. Click on the small folder icon to get started.
- You will see an introduction and then a text. Click the play button on the side of the screen and you will start to hear the speech.
- Type any word that you recognise into the area with the title 'Scratch pad'. If the words are part of the speech they will appear in the area 'So far so good'.
- You can listen and re-listen as many times as you need to. Once you have finished this part of the text move on to the next by clicking the numbers at the bottom of the screen.
If you would like to find out more about other Voicebooks that you can listen to using this software, have a look at the VOICEbook.com website.
I hope you enjoy this activity and I'd like to thanks everyone at Voicebooks for donating this free activity to the site.
Related links for teachers:
- Dictation goes Web 2.0
- Artificial Intelligence Chat bots and EFL ESL
- Animated EFL ESL Writing Prompts
- Creating audio-visual monologues
- Text to Speech for EFL ESL Materials
- Listening Dictation Puzzles for EFL ESL
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Virginia Tufte
Virginia James Tufte (1918–2020)[1] was an author and distinguished emerita professor of English at the University of Southern California. Her special fields were Milton, Renaissance poetry, and the history and grammar of English. She held Ph.D and M.A. degrees in English literature from the University of California, Los Angeles, an M.A. from Arizona State University, and an A.B. from the University of Nebraska.[2][3]
She was born in Nebraska, and was married in Omaha in 1940 to Edward E. Tufte, who was city engineer and public works director of the city of Beverly Hills, California, for many years.[4] Their son was Edward Rolf Tufte, leader and author in the field of information design, and active as a sculptor.
Her most notable recent work is Artful Sentences: Syntax as Style (2006), successor to Grammar as Style (1971). Grammar as Style developed a cult of followers in the late twentieth century, several decades after it had gone out of print, prompting her to write the new book.[5][6][7]
Besides her work on syntax and style, Tufte was notable for books and essays in two other areas of literary study and for a video biography. Her book The Poetry of Marriage: The Epithalamium in Europe and its Development in England (1970), a comprehensive history of the English epithalamium, opened up an area of study for other scholars on a historical genre with centuries-old classical and Christian roots.[8] "Epithalamium" means "upon the wedding couch", and hundreds of such poems constitute a genre in many countries.[9]
The third area of recent work consists of many studies of artists as interpreters of John Milton's poems.[10][11][12] Besides numerous essays and contributions to books in this field, some in collaboration with Wendy Furman-Adams of Whittier College,[13] she wrote and produced a one-hour video biography of a literary illustrator Reaching for Paradise: The Life and Art of Carlotta Petrina (1994) that has appeared on educational television stations, is archived in college and university libraries, and is in use in classrooms.[14]
Tufte's interest in life and family histories is reflected also in two collaborative books with anthropologist Barbara Myerhoff, Changing Images of the Family (1981) and Remembered Lives: The Work of Ritual, Storytelling and Growing Older (1992).[15]
- Virginia James Tufte (2013). Pieces: Embroidered by Memory. Illustrated by Anna Lackaff. Cheshire, CT: Graphics Press.
- Artful Sentences: Syntax as Style. Cheshire, CT: Graphics Press. 2006. ISBN 0-9613921-8-5.
- Reaching for Paradise: The Life and Art of Carlotta Petrina (video biography). Los Angeles. 1994.
- Virginia Tufte; Barbara Meyerhoff, eds. (March 1981). Changing Images of the Family. Yale Univ Press. ISBN 0-300-02671-4.
- Grammar as Style. Holt, Rinehart and Winston. 1971. ISBN 0-03-079615-6.
- Virginia Tufte; Garrett Stewart (1971). Grammar as Style: Exercises in Creativity. Holt, Rinehart and Winston. ISBN 0-03-085041-X.
- Virginia Tufte, ed. (1970). High Wedlock Then Be Honoured. Viking Press. ISBN 0-670-37159-9.
- The Poetry of Marriage: The Epithalamium in Europe and its Development in England. University of Southern California Studies in Comparative Literature. 1970. ISBN 0-87252-012-9.
- Virginia Tufte; Joseph Aurbach; Philip H. Cook; Robert E. Kaplan (1968). Transformational Grammar: A Guide for Teachers. Washington Educational Research Associates.
- ^ Edward Tufte's tweet announcing the passing away of mother Virginia James Tufte, retrieved 2020-06-20
- ^ Artful Sentences: Syntax as Style, Graphics Press, retrieved 2010-02-08
- ^ USC Experts Directory, University of Southern California, retrieved 2010-02-08
- ^ American Society of Civil Engineers. "Tufte, Edward E.; ASCE Fellow". Retrieved 2010-02-10.
- ^ David Jauss (October–November 2003), "What We Talk About When We Talk About Flow", The Writer's Chronicle, 36 (2): 12–16
- ^ David Jauss (2008). Alone With All That Could Happen: Rethinking Conventional Wisdom about the Craft of Fiction. Writers Digest Books. pp. 68, 69. ISBN 978-1-58297-538-2.
- ^ Brooks Landon (2008). Building Great Sentences: Exploring the Writer's Craft. The Teaching Company. pp. 22, 86, 122, 132.
- ^ Heather Dubrow (1990). A Happier Eden: The Politics of Marriage in the Stuart Epithalamium. Cornell Univ Press. ISBN 0-8014-2296-5.
- ^ M. H. Abrams; Geoffrey Galt Harpham (2004). A Glossary of Literary Terms. Wadsworth Publishing. p. 103. ISBN 1-4130-0218-8.
- ^ Milton Studies. 35-37. 1997–1999. Missing or empty
- ^ Milton Quarterly. 21, 35. 2001 [1987]. Missing or empty
- ^ Galbraith M. Crump, ed. (1986). "Visualizing Paradise Lost: Classroom Use of Illustrations by Medina, Blake, and Doré". Approaches to Teaching Milton's Paradise Lost. The Modern Language Association of America.
- ^ Whittier College. "Wendy Furman-Adams". Retrieved 2010-02-10.
- ^ Wendy Furman-Adams. "Reaching For Paradise: John Milton (1608-1674), Milton Illustration, and Carlotta Petrina (1901-1997)". Retrieved 2010-02-11.
- ^ Publishers Weekly: 66. May 11, 1992. Missing or empty
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You have probably heard about how content marketing and SEO practices can help you generate leads and stand out from your competition in the vast expanse of internet-based marketing. It is true that content plays an integral role in company marketing, but content marketing can be truly effective only if the content is a well-written, high-quality piece. Check out these five reasons why good content is worth the investment.
Great Content Can Increase Your Return on Investment
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As compared to other forms of online marketing and other traditional printed marketing material, content marketing can get you a significantly higher return when compared with what it costs to create. When compared to paid search dollars, content marketing can gain you triple the leads per each dollar spent.
What's even better in terms of ROI is that your content marketing will continue to get you valuable leads even after its initial use. Content that is shareable, addresses needs, or answers questions that your target audience may have will have a much longer shelf life than printed pieces or paid search functions. With each new share or time your piece pulls up under search results, you will have another chance at generating a new lead without any additional cost.
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One of the primary goals of content marketing is to drive traffic to your site and get your target audience to engage with your company online and eventually become a satisfied customer. It is estimated that half of adults ages 18 to 49 will seek out news, information, and answers to their questions online. With such a large percentage of online knowledge seekers, the best way to get them to engage with your website and expose them to your company is by providing valuable content or the answers to their most commonly asked questions.
Great content will not only provide you with more traffic but will help readers begin to see your company as a trusted source for information on the topics in which they are interested. While traffic does not always guarantee qualified leads, it is important to realize that online marketing can be a numbers game, with more exposure to a higher volume of people resulting in more engaged customers.
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When compared to more traditional marketing techniques, good content marketing has one of the highest conversion rates. More than 60 percent of those who read about a product on a blog will try it or make an effort to find more information about the company or its offerings. This shows how high-quality content can create that link between a company's products and services and the customers within its target market.
Content is a great marketing medium that can lead the buyer through each stage of his or her journey while promoting conversion. Those creating well-crafted content will take into consideration the identity of target buyers, what they are seeking, and what prompts them to make a decision. Ultimately, it will demonstrate how the product or service could bring value to potential customers during each stage of the buying process. It guides them gently to the end stage, which is the point at which they are converted to a qualified lead.
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One of the primary goals of online marketing is to expose possible prospects who would fall into your target market. To accomplish this goal, you must get your content in front of as many readers in your audience as possible. Well-crafted content will make good use of keywords most often searched by your buyer type as well as backlinks that can continue to guide and direct your customers to other valuable information. Utilizing appropriate keywords can help your content rank higher when those terms are searched, creating visibility with a customer who would potentially use your product or services. Poor content will often use keyword stuffing or will not implement keywords or backlinks at all, which is the kind of content that could get flagged by search engines or may be difficult for your customer base to understand. If properly used in content marketing, these keywords will sound natural and will help keep the reader engaged.
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To get the quality leads your sales department needs, you will need focused and valuable content. One factor that separates great content from mediocre content is the fact that great content will be focused with a specific buyer persona in mind.
Attracting the right prospect is essential to drawing in leads that the sales department will have a greater chance of converting. A mistake many content marketers make is using content that is catchy or draws readers to the site, but in the end, provides little useful information for the market they are targeting. While traffic is important to content marketing, attracting the right traffic is essential to achieving your end goals.
While good content may take more time or cost to generate, it is definitely worth the return because it is one of the most effective marketing tools in an online environment. High-quality content is essential for gaining repeat visitors and providing your prospects with the information they want and need. Not only will quality content make your business more visible, it will help establish you as an authoritative or reliable source of information. The key to making sure you get quality writing that will help you gain recognition is by trusting your content needs to a professional writer who knows what it takes to provide stellar content.
Investing in good content should not be an afterthought. Companies can gain recognition, convert leads to sales, and become an authority in their industry by consistently churning out well-ranked and well-done content.


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It's become a widespread meme as the subprime crisis has exploded and the housing bubble has imploded -- far-flung suburbs are going to become "the new slums."
Ever since Atlantic magazine wrote about it in March, communities and worried suburbanites have been wondering if they're going to wake up one day to find they're living next to a crack den. Or a lower-middle-income family without a Land Rover Range Rover.
The recipe goes like this: outrageously expensive SUV commutes cause some people to move closer to town; the shoddy, corner-cutting construction used during the housing boom means abandoned homes crumble faster; and, in Houston's case, many of these far-flung developments are barely patrolled by law enforcement unless local homeowners' associations pay up.
So how likely is it that the "new slum" phenomenon will hit Houston?
Depends who you ask.
Christopher B. Leinberger, a visiting fellow at the Brookings Institute and the author of the Atlantic article, says it's not impossible.
"I cant help but think when you look at Houston, there could be those extremes -- down by Rice, certainly inside the Loop and particularly on the west side, those homes are probably pretty stable in price. But if you go out beyond your third beltway, I can't help but think there will be fringe developments that will be beginning to hurt if they are not close to commercial developments."
The other oft-quoted expert on all this, LA's Joel Kotkin, says Leinberger is full of it. (The Atlantic article, he says, "was a really stupid piece.")
Suburbs will adapt by attracting employment centers, restaurants and other amenities that will make moot the question of long commutes. He points to the Energy Corridor along Beltway 8, which is thriving with new restaurants and townhomes.
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The Houston area is particularly suited to adapt to the problem, he says, with its lack of restrictive zoning policies. That will give developers freedom to build the kind of satellite employment areas that will save the burbs.
So, depending on who you believe, your Cinco Ranch home will either be the next ghetto or a wonderful investment.
Hey, people always say life in the suburbs needs a little spicing up.
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"REO" is Real Estate Owned. These are properties which have been through foreclosure that the bank or mortgage company presently owns. This differs from real estate up for foreclosure auction.
When buying a property during a foreclosure sale, you must pay at least the loan balance plus any interest and other fees added during the foreclosure process. The buyer must also be able to pay with cash in hand. Finally, you'll receive the property 100% as is. That possibly will consist of standing liens and even current denizens that need to be thrown out.
A bank-owned property, by contrast, is a more tidy and attractive transaction. The REO property didn't find a buyer during foreclosure auction. The lender now owns it. The bank will take care of the removal of tax liens, evict occupants if needed and generally prepare for the issuance of a title insurance policy to the buyer at closing.
Take notice that REOs may be exempt from standard disclosure requirements.
For example, in Texas, it is optional for foreclosures to have a Property Disclosure Statement,
a document that typically requires sellers to make known any defects they are knowledgeable of.
By hiring Harrell Realty, Inc, you can rest assured knowing all parties are fulfilling Florida state disclosure requirements.
It's sometimes thought that any foreclosure must be a good buy and a chance for easy money. This isn't always the case. You have to be prudent about buying a REO if your intent is to make a profit. Even though the bank is usually anxious to offload it promptly, they are also looking to minimize any losses.
Look carefully at the listing and sales prices of competing properties in the neighborhood when making an offer on an REO. And factor in any repairs or remodeling necessary to prepare the house for resale or moving in.
It is possible to find REOs with money-making potential, and many people do very well buying foreclosures. However, there are also many REOs that are not good buys and may not be money makers.
Most banks have a department dedicated to REO that you'll work with while buying REO property from them. To get their properties advertised on the local MLS, the lender will frequently hire a listing agent.
Prior to making your offer, you'll want to contact either the listing agent or REO department at the bank and learn as much as you can about their knowledge about the condition of the property and what their process is for taking offers. Since banks most commonly sell REO properties "as is", it's often prudent to include an inspection contingency in your offer that gives you time to check for unknown damage and withdraw the offer if you find it.
If, as a buyer, you can provide documentation demonstrating your ability to secure financing, such as a pre-approval letter from a lender, your offer will be more attractive and likely be accepted. (This is generally true for any type of real estate offer.)
Once you've submitted your offer, it's customary for the bank to counter offer. Then it will be your choice whether to accept their counter, or submit another counter offer.
Be aware, you'll be dealing with a process that probably involves several people at the bank, and they don't work evenings or weekends. It's not unusual for the process of offers and counter offers to take days or even weeks. Harrell Realty, Inc is used to working around the schedules of this type of seller and will do everything possible to ensure there are no undue delays.


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We are pleased to announce the first birth on Rita Dee Farms. This boy came in at 15.8 lbs. on a rainy, cold, Palm Sunday. He surprised us, waiting until I took my eye off the pasture to make his appearance. He loves to run and we should have called him crazy legs, but we are calling him Cazador, which means hunter in English.
This is my favorite picture of his first day on the pasture. Look at that smile!