Valiantsin Stefanovich: Sounds like Yarmoshyna plays cunning
Representatives of the campaign "Human Rights Defenders for Free Elections" received a response from the Central Election Commission to their proposals on the implementation of the OSCE ODIHR recommendations, which is contrary to previous statements made by Lidziya Yarmoshyna in the media.
On March 15, after the final meeting of the interdepartmental expert working group that was formed to study the recommendations made by the OSCE ODIHR election observation mission following the October 2015 presidential election, Lidziya Yarmoshyna told BelaPAN that the group had developed its proposals to improve the electoral process, taking into account the proposals that were made by the “Human Rights Defenders for Free Elections” campaign. However, the letter received by the human rights activists does not suggest this.
“Please inform the proponents that their opinion on the possibility of implementing many of the recommendations made by the OSCE ODIHR with the help of explanations by the Central Commission for Elections and National Referendums are not based on law. The powers of the Central Commission as an enforcement authority, which are provided for by the Electoral Code of the Republic of Belarus, do not allow it to set or amend the rules of the electoral law, which is required by a majority of the OSCE ODIHR recommendations. For example, the recommendation to demonstrate each ballot to the observers, to provide them with certified copies of the final protocols and others,” said the response signed by Lidziya Yarmoshyna.
The CEC head refers to the OSCE ODIHR recommendations, which, as human rights activists pointed out in their proposals, can be implemented without amending the Electoral Code. For example, they proposed to improve the procedure of counting votes through adjusting the guidelines for the members of precinct election commissions, which is approved by a Decree of the CEC.
Valiantsin Stefanovich, an expert of the campaign "Human Rights Defenders for Free Elections", disagrees with the fact that the proposal is contrary to the Electoral Code.
“First of all, I would correct it. The ODIHR recommendation was not about the “demonstration of each ballot to the observers”, but about the exact regulation of vote counting procedures: the counting should be carried out by one member of the commission and each ballot should be shown to all present, including the observers, of course,” says Valiantsin Stefanovich. “In essence, this is one of the main recommendations of both the ODIHR and our campaign. It deals with vote counting procedures. Considering that the Electoral Code does not contain any description of any procedure, we believe that this recommendation does not run counter to the Electoral Code. If the Code provided for a certain procedure, and we offered another one – then it could be said that our proposal was contrary to law.
Moreover, according to the responses that we received from the CEC, including during the previous presidential elections, the procedure of vote counting is set independently by each election commission. On this basis, we believe that the Central Commission may adopt a decision, which will recommend one or another vote counting procedure. The procedure offered by us and the ODIHR is much more transparent than the one we have now. The same applies to copies of the final protocols by precinct election commissions. The electoral law does not contain any provisions that would prohibit certification of such copies. And, in essence, the very word "copy" means that it must be certified, otherwise it is not a copy.”
In addition, the human rights stresses the inconsistency in the approach demonstrated by the CEC.
“I believe that Lidziya Yarmoshyna dissembles when she says that the CEC does not establish any new rules of the Electoral Code. I can recall from the practice of previous elections such cases when the Central Election Commission set in its regulations and guidelines such rules, which were not present in the Electoral Code. In particular, they introduced the position of an “assistant member of the nomination group” who could enter data about the voter in the signature sheet, although the rules of the Electoral Code says that if the signatures are not collected by members of the nomination group, such signature sheet should be considered invalid. Also, I remember the case when the methodological recommendations included so-called ‘working protocols’ of the election commission, which featured separate data of vote counting, and they were not available to observers. But the Electoral Code does not provide for any ‘working protocols’. Therefore, I believe that these procedures might be regulated. Meanwhile, the answer received by the "Human Rights Defenders for Free Elections" suggests that the Interdepartmental working group has not considered the most vital procedures regarding counting procedures that were offered by both our campaign and the OSCE ODIHR,” says the expert.
Valiantsin Stefanovich also says his dissatisfaction with the work of the interagency expert group is supported by such a circumstance as the opacity of its activities.
“The work of the interdepartmental working group was closed and non-transparent in nature. Where can we see the changes they have worked out? Nowhere. The CEC website does not have them. That is, it turns out that the work of this group is classified. And the head of the Central Election Commission says only general things, simply naming the areas in which the proposal were ‘taken into account’. But which proposals exactly? As I understand it, we will see something only at the beginning of the parliamentary elections, for example, decisions of the CEC,” says he. “Again, I think it is wickedness. After all, there were the recommendation of the OSCE ODIHR, who said that the government should take them into account. The government said it was ready to take them into account. But they do not say what they have taken into account. Maybe, they will send their amendments to the ODIHR...”
Valiantsin Stefanovich reminds that in their proposals for the interagency working group the experts of the campaign "Human Rights Defenders for Free Elections" focused on the things that the CEC could resolve without amending the provisions of the Electoral Code. But he emphasizes that this is not the end.
“All ODIHR recommendations need to be introduced in the election legislation by the Parliament, the Electoral Code should be amended. If they believe that the process of counting of votes cannot be resolved through a decision of the CEC, it turns out that the parliamentary elections will be held as usual, i.e. according to the procedures that we have repeatedly seen and that we not view as transparent. In this case, after the parliamentary election the Parliament should address the question of amending the Electoral Code,” says Valiantsin Stefanovich.
The interdepartmental expert working group was established by the Central Election Commission on February 12 in order to review the OSCE ODIHR recommendations on the improvement of the electoral process. The final meeting of the group took place on March 15. As reported by the CEC website, the proposals developed by the group do not require legislative changes and can be carried out during the parliamentary elections in 2016, “aiming at improving the transparency of the formation of election commissions, public awareness about the outcome of the consideration of appeals in electoral disputes, and creating conditions for observing the election procedures”.


Artemis Racing, the Swedish challengers for the 35th America’s Cup, launched their America’s Cup Class (ACC) yacht at a ceremony at their team base in Morgan’s Point, Bermuda. The boat was officially christened Magic Blue by Natalia Törnqvist and was lowered into the water for the very first time in front of a crowd of invited guests and the team’s family, friends, boat builders, designers, sailors and shore crew.
Torbjörn Törnqvist, owner of Artemis Racing, was on hand at the event to see the hard work and thousands of hours of design and build culminate in the launch of the team’s ACC boat and said: “This is a great day. It’s very exciting to see the result of so much hard work in design, engineering and construction finally here. It feels good and the boat looks fabulous.
“We have reached this point after years of work, all starting with the rules. All the teams’ boats might look, to the untrained eye, more or less identical , but under the surface there is a lot of work in design and theory that differentiates them and which has to be tested on computer systems and on the water, so there really are many thousands of hours involved in this, getting us to this point.
“However, now, with less than 100 days to go, we are on the home stretch. The focus goes from design and development to trying to sail the boat the best we can, and extract the maximum from it.
“We feel we have a good boat, but so do the others. We’ve all been keeping an eye on each other so we all know where the strengths of each team are, but I think the conclusion so far is that you cannot predict anything.
”Next to talk about Magic Blue was Artemis Racing Skipper Nathan Outteridge. “It’s very exciting, rolling out the boat today. It’s been a long time coming! We’ve had two development boats over the last couple of years, testing various foils and systems, and what we’ve launched today is the result of everything we’ve learnt. We’ll get to go sailing on it very soon and then we’ll be racing it for real in a few months.
“I’ve been watching the boat come together over the last few months here in Bermuda and as that build takes place, as members of the sailing team, you want to get in, see the boat and help everyone put it together, but we know that’s not really our job. But finally it’s handed over to us today and now it’s our turn to see what it’s capable of. We have a very exciting couple of weeks ahead, finding out what this boat is really capable of, and that’s obviously very exciting.
“Now we have a few months before racing begins so we have to get out there and start pushing the boat, finding out how quick it is, and improving it. It’s not a simple job of just wheeling it out today and racing it – the shore crew and the designers have done an amazing job to give us this craft, but we’re all aware there’s going to be more development to come in the next few months, so the sooner we get it out there the sooner we can create job lists to really start learning about it.”
With the wraps now off Artemis Racing’s boat, that brings to four the number of America’s Cup team ACC boats that have now been launched. Land Rover BAR, ORACLE TEAM USA and Emirates Team New Zealand have all unveiled the incredible foiling catamarans that they will be racing on Bermuda’s Great Sound in May and June 2017, leaving only SoftBank Team Japan and Groupama Team France to show the world what they will be racing in their challenge to win the 35th America’s Cup.


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In an era where packaging is as much about aesthetics and innovation as it is about functionality, hologram boxes are taking the world by storm. These boxes not only serve as a protective enclosure but also captivate the imagination with mesmerizing holographic designs. Leading the way in this packaging revolution is none other than Biotech Packages. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the enchanting world of hologram boxes and how Biotech Packages is setting the industry standard with its innovative approach.
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Crushed The Doomed Kitty Adventures!™
Crushed The Doomed Kitty Adventures!™ Capsule Review by Pookie on 04/11/01
Style: 2 (Needs Work)
Substance: 1 (I Wasted My Money)
Of all the d20 System books I have read, this has to be the most squandered opportunity to do something fun and different yet. Save your hard earned dollars. Please.
Product: Crushed The Doomed Kitty Adventures!™
Author: Stuart & Brian Burke with Michael Nunn
Company/Publisher: Rising Force Productions through Nightshift Games
Line: d20 System
Year published: 2001
Comp copy?: no
Capsule Review by Pookie on 04/11/01
Genre tags: Fantasy Comedy
Crushed The Doomed Kitty Adventures is a comic strip about anthropomorphic animals in a swords and sorcery world, written and drawn by the Brothers Grinn -- also known as Stuart and Brian Burke. The setting then, sounds perfect for adapting as an RPG world and this is exactly what Rising Force Productions have tried to do. Unfortunately in trying to create “A sourcebook for fantasy games” (but specifically the d20 system), based on this setting, both the author and publishers have come up short.
To begin with Crushed The Doomed Kitty Adventures is a nice looking book. If you like your comic book art full of cute furry animals, then the art of the Brothers Grinn should be to your liking. The problems come in the text and layout, and unfortunately these problems consist of some very basic errors. Michael Nunn’s layout suffers from lines dividing text actually cutting into the text and the artwork illustrating characters is often too dark for the descriptive text it is placed underneath. Further the d20 logo accompanying the boxed open gaming licence content appears to have been left floating randomly in each character description.
These layout errors are something that can be overlooked, but the typographical errors cannot. Sentences are often not marked by full stops, others fail to scan, “there” is used instead of “their” and not once in the book is the apostrophe included in the contracted form of “She had”. Constantly wondering what a shed has to do with the setting of Doomed Kitty just compounds the frequent confusion that arises as the reader tries to make sense of some of the writing. The frequency and consistency of all of these basic mistakes leads me to ask one question: if I spotted these in reading through the book - a task that took less than thirty minutes - what exactly did the editor D B Lincoln do to deserve his title?
So what of the contents? To begin with, they carry an age warning on the cover that states that it contains elements and artwork that are inappropriate for younger readers, and recommends that players are aged thirteen and over. It is not an unwarranted warning as there is both nudity and bad language to be found inside. Considering that the “F-word” is used, perhaps the recommended age should have been higher.
The world of Crushed is described as a standard fantasy one, but with the addition of cute girls, bad jokes and plenty of sarcasm. Cute and girls, of course, refers to Crushed Dume, a female cat rogue; Red Stephie - the overweight female dog rogue/wizard, Knaw, the female rat assassin and Purity Meadows, a female bear cleric. Apart from the fact that the world is populated with anthropomorphic cute furry creatures, the only concrete difference to any other fantasy setting is that all those of heroic status are brought back to life whenever they die. They awake naked, bereft of clothing and equipment, and depending on how cowardly their demise was, sometimes bereft of their accumulated experience since their last level increase. Death is of course painful, but at last a hero knows that they can awake again to find themselves in the Temple of Infinite Lives.
Barring the existence of this temple -- there are actually another two, but one is not working -- and the odd snippet here and there, Crushed The Doomed Kitty Adventures is extremely light on facts about this world. We get pictures of the gods of the land and their names, but no descriptive text. We get a map of the world, but no further mention of any place, bar that of two of the locations of the Temples of Infinite Lives. Nor are we given any sense of what the characters do in the game, except go adventuring. But against whom or what? The setting has neither history nor background, nor even details of possible adversaries.
So what is in this book? Details of character generation? Nope. Well actually yes, if you want to play a ninja frog. If you want to play a cat, dog, rat or bear, then you need to check the website. Where they may be covered. Whose great idea was that?
What we do have are a number of interesting, though silly creatures, items and spells. The spells Theme Music (inter-mixes the appropriate theme music with any speech or presentation) and Dramatic Storm (punctuates exclamation point or dire warning with a movie-like storm and crash of thunder) echo shticks from Avalon Hill’s humour RPG, Tales from the Floating Vagabond, whilst both Barrel Full of Monkeys and Rain of Fish provide exactly what the titles suggest, but David Caruso’s Career Move defies description… The items are as equally silly, with The Boots of Love and The Ring of the Squirrelly actually being useful.
The three monsters in this book are also silly, but better far better illustrated. Both Spitters and Graplings are small swarming critters, potentially irritants more than anything. Potentially useful in other games are Dregs -- golems constructed haphazardly from several materials, which gives them different abilities. The wood, gunpowder and flechette Dregs explode, silk and fine fabric Dregs smother and confuse, but the softwood and peanut butter dregs are just beaver lunch.
Finally, the book is rounded out with ‘The Inferno Rock’, the workshop dungeon of famed sorcerer, Ajara. It’s playable in a Tunnels & Trolls kind of way, but is not intended to be played using characters that have yet to die and be reborn again. Useful, that…
Let me be straight about one or two facts. Firstly Crushed The Doomed Kitty Adventures is not a sourcebook. Instead it is a book that attempts to highlight a few facts about the setting and does so in the least useful fashion possible. Secondly, as presented the contents doe not lend themselves close to the concept of, let alone the spelling of the word, playable. This is further hampered by grammatical, syntax, punctuation and layout errors that are so basic they should never have got out of the editing stage.
But, the setting might have potential as the comic itself is not badly drawn and the idea of cute furry anthropomorphic animals modelled using the d20 System is shown to work in the character write-ups of Crushed and her friends. Instead the potential offered by the source material -- the Brother's Grimm web comic, has been squandered in favour of this book which essentially renders Crushed The Doomed Kitty Adventures a fine example of how not to write “A Sourcebook For Fantasy Games.” This book would have been infinitely improved had the character creation details for cats, rats, bears and dogs been provided (allowing players to roll up characters similar to Crushed Dume and her friends) for the d20 System and their omission make this book all but useless.
d20 System fans looking for an anthropomorphic setting should save their $8.95 and go check out Gold Rush’s Usagi Yojimbo RPG instead. Its supplement Usagi Yojimbo: Monsters! contains conversion notes for the d20 System and for $3 more, offers infinitely more value than Crushed The Doomed Kitty Adventures will ever do.
PERSONAL NOTE: I am not often forced to write as something as vitriolic as this when reviewing a book and nor do I want the reader to feel that I am being unduely harsh or unfair in writing what I have. I will gave any product the time of day and will always set out to read and write a review with only positive thoughts in mind. It would be unfair of me to write otherwise and I always look for the positive aspects of a product. Unfortunately there were so few to be found in Crushed The Doomed Kitty Adventures and this was the most fair review that I could give it in all honesty.
If you disagree with me or feel that I was being unfair, then please don't hesitate to get in touch.

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Ball State senior, Autumn Duke, was selected Thursday as the Mid-American Conference Women’s Golfer of the Week.
Ball State men’s golf will kick off its spring season as the No. 1 seed in its first match in over three months, an improvement from the fall season.
The holiday season is a time that is typically marred with stress for college students.
Despite battling adversity throughout the fall season, the Ball State women’s golf team still managed to pick up three wins in its five fall events.
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A group of college-aged guys played cards, watched playoff baseball games and had a typical night for collegiate youth.
With the biennial Ryder Cup concluding last week in a historic collapse from the United States team, it was thought there would be at least some gloating time for European players.
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Tuesday marked the final round of the three-day Golfweek Conference Challenge in Burlington, Iowa. The event included 15 teams from 15 different conferences, ensuring a wide range of talent.
Ball State competed in the second of three rounds in the Golfweek Conference Challenge in Burlington, Iowa, on Monday.
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Are Cheerios safe for 6 month old?
A baby, ideally, should munch up and down (with or without teeth) to mash up the cheerio. It will eventually dissolve, but usually long after a baby has attempted to swallow it. This is why babies can eat cheerios sometime between 9-12 months.
How do I introduce Cheerios to my baby?
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Can a 7 month old eat Honey Nut Cheerios?
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Earl Hebner Injured
Referee Earl Hebner suffered a knee injury during Bully Ray vs. Sting at TNA Slammiversary last Sunday.
Speaking of Slammiversary, the show drew 3,800 fans from the Agganis Arena at Boston University in Boston, MA.
Bischoff Praises Taryn
Taryn Terrell continues to receive a lot of praise following her bout at Slammiversary. Eric Bischoff wrote the following on Twitter:
fan of Taryn Terrell. One of the best acquisitions to the talent roster in the last year. Heart, passion, charisma, skills and commitment,
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~BRAKOON (HELMOTT)~My mighty black magic had put him under my command for so many years, using the altar to communicate with him. We are two in one after all and one of us has to die for the other to be freed. I plan to get rid of him after the half breed summons me inside the portal and I finally have my hands on my precious immortality seed. The universe will soon become under my command with the power of the immortality seed! I shall conquer the other planets and make them my subjects!I stood at the altar to make the keeper to read my instructions. The barrier of communication between I and him had sealed off because of the strength of his soul. A rare keeper with a power to eavesdrop on the whispers of the dead.The vibration in my soul began. The half breed had summoned me at the wrong time! I felt the force of my black magic pulling me out of the keeper’s frame and it instantly transported me into the half breed.I took over the half breed’s body, but something appeared odd. He
As I stepped into the devils den, a figure of a woman, sitting on a large throne chair in torn royal dress, was the first sight that smashed my expectations about the Brakoon. A wave of confusion began to settled down inside me after I had moved closer to her figure. I was standing in front of her, but her eyes seemed to be the only moving part of her body. Both her hands were lost into a deep hole on each side of the large royal chair. Despite the thick cobwebs and the chubby spiders dancing around her head, my eyes managed to see through the cobwebs, taking note of the pile of dust that had settled on her black hair, which gave it a rusty colour.“My Lord... Your wine is...”I turned my body in a speedy slide towards the entrance. With a single strike, I slashed through the Dwarf’s head, creating a bloody mess on the wall as he fell onto the ground along with the wine and plate. The grilled heart fell out of the plate while the wine jug broke into pieces. I didn’t know why I hastily
As giant as the cosmos with at least a hundred billion galaxies, including the Andromeda, black eye, whirlpool, Orion nebula, and the uncountable, none other than the Milky Way galaxy’s little ‘planet Nine’ was chosen as the meeting point for a cosmic assembly. The planet; quite bigger than the Human Earth though, could not have possibly accommodated all the several billion species therefore, it became swept by an apocalypse; a bizarre happening that led to Planet Nine’s total disappearance from the Milky Way galaxy’s Solar System.The Martians and Humans trapped on planet Nine were left at the mercy of an Erisian-Martian tyrant king Iris, who is also known as the faceless Brakoon. The fate of the Humans, Martians, and other creatures living on Dystopia was unknown… But one thing has been confirmed in the hidden prophecy of the mystical white sorceress. That the cursed hybrid son of Arakis; a Martian Warrior, will be the only mortal who can fight the endless Army of the Brakoon, and sa


Now I know you might be confused by this diagram, so let's take a moment to explain it. First off, the top of the diagram corresponds to the nut on your guitar, that's the part where the strings end, farthest from your body. Left to right, the strings are 6,5,4,3,2,1. So as you look at the diagram, the string on the left is actually the 6th string on your guitar, the low E string.
Download apps that will help you learn how to play. There are apps that you can download to your mobile device that will help you learn how to play the acoustic guitar. These apps range from step-to-step guides on how to play, to apps that can act as mixers and recorders. Go to the app store for your device and try to find some apps that can help you.
While there are in fact a number of songs you can play with simply the Em and Am chords, I know you're going to want a little bit more than just that. If you're still working on those first two chords, that's okay, they might take a bit to get comfortable with. Bookmark this page, work on the chords for a bit, and come back when you're ready for a few more. I'll still be here!
Practice playing individual notes. Holding down a string and producing a decent sound can sometimes be more challenging than it looks. If you don't hold down a string hard enough, you'll get a muted note and if you hold down the string too close to the fret your guitar will buzz. Practice picking in an up and down motion on your string with the other hand. Continue doing this until you feel comfortable moving up or down the neck to a different note. Practice playing the notes back and forth until you become comfortable strumming.
Justin Sandercoe has thought long and hard about how to teach people to play the guitar, and how to do this over the internet. He has come up with a well-designed series of courses that will take you from nowhere to proficiency. I tried to learn how to play years ago, using books, and got nowhere. I've been using Justin's site for just over a year and I feel I've made real progress. What's more, Justin offers his lessons for free - a boon for any young player who has the urge to play, but whose pockets are empty. I've seen and used other sites for learners: none of them offer as clearly marked a road as Justin does.
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Now that Project Chevelle is making some real power, we've decided to ditch the old tank, lines, and pump in favor of a new tank and pump from Tanks Inc.
In this episode, Project Chevelle takes a big step in its muscle car transformation. It's out with the little old 307 and to the dyno with our new 383 from BluePrint Engines!
Speedway Motors employee Pat O. is back to talk about a cool little nostalgic piece now available at Speedway Motors, our Fiberglass Tunnel Ram Shark Scoop.
Now that Project Chevelle is making some real power, it's time to give it a little more fuel. Follow along as we install a new tank and pump from Tanks Inc.
After installing the intake manifold and carbs on his 8BA, Heath P. continues on to the fuel and throttle setup. See how he mounts each part while making modifications to complete the install.


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The Santa Monica Proper hotel is just a short walk from the beach, but even when you step inside the hotel, its colour scheme of sandy, neutral colours makes it feel as if you’re still right by the ocean. The Proper’s reception area has high vaulted ceilings that give a light and airy feeling to the space and provide the perfect backdrop for a collection of dramatic furniture and vibrant artworks.
This clever aesthetic carries through to the guest-rooms, which also have a tranquil palette, dotted with eye-catching pieces like the rainbow-shaped, padded headboard on its eight-foot bed. You’ll also find the most incredible bathrooms with huge rain showers and Aesop products to help yourself to.
The hotel is perfectly equipped to handle Covid-19 safety. For example, on arrival we could book a time for a run on the treadmill in one of their gym spaces (each one being sanitised between guests) and we found an incredibly well set up work-out space, with all the equipment you could ask for, including a Peloton.
After our efforts, we rewarded ourselves with some serious relaxation at the rooftop pool, with its super-comfortable sunbeds and serene atmosphere. By night, as the sun sets over the horizon, the venue starts to transform into a buzzy drinking destination.
When it comes to dining, the restaurant Calabra serves up an exciting fusion of Mediterranean and Californian flavours, and you can’t help but order more and more dishes to sample. The low tables are slightly concealed behind long-grass plants which creates a reassuring feeling of privacy.
The Santa Monica Proper, from about £275 a night for a Deluxe King room.


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Kate works as an elf in a Christmas shop called Yuletide Wonderful, but she dreams of becoming a singer, auditioning for West End roles in her spare time. However, she meets Tom in the shop and her life takes a new turn. For Kate, it seems too good to be true.
Emilia Clarke (“Game of Thrones”) and Henry Golding (“Crazy Rich Asians”) are the star-crossed lovers in this Paul Feig-directed film (“Bridesmaids,” “A Simple Favor”)
This enchanting holiday confection features the music of singer George Michael, including “Last Christmas” and previously unreleased tracks. PG-13
Five screenings Fri. Dec. 20, 3 & 7 pm; Sat. Dec. 21, 7 pm; Sun., Dec. 22, 3 & 7 pm. Tickets $8 adults, $5 children 12 and under.


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Friday, November 18, 2005
But then I was reading Scott Adams' blog, and he had two separate entries on ID. This led me to a bunch of other hilarious links, including one on the ever-reliable Wikipedia. I think I'm now a fundamentalist supporter of Intelligent Falling as well as being a priest of the Flying Spaghetti Monster.
May you be touched by his noodly appendage.
Tuesday, November 15, 2005
Racist Alan Jones
But not yesterday morning. Oh no. Yesterday, AJ crossed a line that, whilst I'm sure he's crossed before, I don't recall ever actually seeing him cross. He's danced along the edge of racist, bigoted ejaculation before, but not quite like he did on Monday the 14th of November. On Monday, he said:
"Good morning to Karl and Tracy and to all of you where ever you are beginning a new week.
While the focus here has been on the terrorist threat, no-one can be unconcerned by the pictures we see every night of what is happening in France.
And any number of theories are being advanced.
Big cutbacks in recent years in government spending on jobs programs.
50,000 young people said to have lost places in jobs programs.
Or, the failure of the so-called republican model to integrate immigrant communities.
There is no affirmative action policy in France for immigrants such as housing and employment programs, especially for the newly arrived.
Or, in a world where the working week can be very short and the minimum wage very high: people in work are protected and nothing is done for those out of work.Labour is more expensive.
You can't fire for poor performance.
So this looks good only if you happen to have a job.
France is the country which legislated for the 35 hour week because there would be more jobs to go around.
But unemployment in some of those rioting areas is the worst in 20
years at almost 20%.
All of that offers convenient explanations.But it's a fair way off the mark.
750 neighbourhoods housing about 5 million people across France are severely disadvantaged.
But just because you are disadvantaged, you don't torch cars and petrol bomb police and sponsor hideous violence."
So, we come back to what we are not meant to say.
There is a large Muslim population in France which has not integrated into the country into which they were made welcome.
You have heard this before.
Immigrants in France are told to assimilate, not integrate.
So when second and third generation immigrants from Algeria and sub-Saharan Africa look at the ranks of the professions, they are not there.
All of this has been used to explain away the pictures of a country virtually at
But surely there is a common thread for the problems in France, England, Denmark, Holland, Germany, Belgium and now Australia.
Not all, but Islamic youth, nonetheless.
Never mind the unemployment and the rest of the excuses.
Why is it that across the world this is the one factor in all these problems?
Yet, you will get academics and so-called intellectuals trying to shame us into believing that we are the cause of these problems.
But surely all these countries can't be the same in terms of racism, unemployment and integration.
They can't all be responsible for Muslim youths trying to destroy the host country that gave their parents a new start in life.
So the notion that the host country is somehow to blame is a nonsense.
Or, is it a very clever tactic that Islam is using to weaken the resolve of politicians: to incorporate the support of so-called left wing intellectuals and community leaders to deflect the blame away from the Islamic community and place it at the feet of the silent majority.
John Howard at the weekend said Islamic leaders must weed these people out.
Suddenly John Howard is being criticised.
If we continue to stand common sense on its head, we may be left standing on our heads ourselves.
Wednesday, November 09, 2005
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Coffee and 3D Printing: Brewing Up the Future of Coffee Design
In the realm of specialty coffee, innovation has always been the lifeblood that fuels the passion of connoisseurs and creators alike. As we delve into the future, combining the aromatic world of coffee with the cutting-edge technology of 3D printing is not just a possibility but a fascinating reality. Coffee and 3D Printing: Innovations in Coffee Design is an exhilarating topic that marries tradition with modernity, promising a revolution in the way we perceive, prepare, and enjoy our beloved brew.
The Intersection of Aroma and Technology
At first glance, coffee and 3D printing might seem to belong to two different spectrums. Coffee, an age-old beverage revered for its taste and cultural significance, and 3D printing, a relatively new technology acclaimed for its precision and versatility. Yet, when these worlds collide, they open a treasure trove of possibilities for customization, sustainability, and artistic expression in the coffee industry.
Customized Coffee Experiences
Imagine walking into a café where your coffee cup is designed to fit your hand perfectly, or where the lattice work on your espresso cup is as intricate as your taste for the coffee itself. This is now within reach thanks to Coffee and 3D Printing: Innovations in Coffee Design. With 3D printing, baristas and designers can create unique coffee accessories and cups tailored to individual preferences, enhancing the tactile experience of coffee drinking.
Sustainability is paramount in the coffee industry, and 3D printing offers an array of solutions. Biodegradable materials can be used to print coffee cups, lids, and even coffee filters, reducing the environmental footprint of our daily caffeine intake. This technology also minimizes waste by allowing for precise production without excess.
Artistic Flair in Every Cup
3D printing takes latte art to a whole new dimension. Innovative 3D coffee printers can reproduce intricate designs on the foam of a latte, turning each cup into a masterpiece. These printers can also create shapes and patterns that are difficult, if not impossible, to achieve by hand, ensuring that every cup of coffee is as visually stunning as it is delicious.
Revolutionizing Coffee Machinery
The impact of Coffee and 3D Printing: Innovations in Coffee Design extends beyond just accessories and cups. The technology can be used to manufacture parts for coffee machines, allowing for complex geometries and designs that improve the functionality and efficiency of the machines. This not only leads to a better cup of coffee but also paves the way for more innovative coffee brewing methods.
Personalized Coffee Blends and Pods
With the advent of 3D printing, the personalization of coffee goes beyond hardware. 3D printed coffee pods can be designed to regulate the flow and pressure of water, optimizing the extraction of flavors and enabling coffee lovers to craft their ideal blend with precision. This bespoke approach to coffee making is a game-changer for those who seek to tailor every aspect of their coffee experience.
Education and Collaboration
3D printing is not just about the final product; it’s also a tool for education and collaboration within the coffee community. Detailed models of coffee beans, grinders, and brewing equipment can be printed to aid in training and workshops, providing a hands-on approach to learning about the intricacies of coffee making.
Challenges and Considerations
While the fusion of coffee and 3D printing seems promising, it’s not without its challenges. Ensuring food safety, durability, and maintaining the essence of traditional coffee culture are just a few considerations that need to be addressed. Nonetheless, the potential benefits and advancements make it a pursuit worth exploring for any coffee enthusiast or professional.
Conclusion: The Future of Coffee in Three Dimensions
The journey of Coffee and 3D Printing: Innovations in Coffee Design is just beginning, and it’s one that is poised to reshape the landscape of coffee consumption. As we witness the merging of these two worlds, we can expect not just a new wave of products, but a new culture of coffee—one that embraces personalization, sustainability, and creativity like never before.
At Sweetbeans.vn, we’re excited to be at the forefront of this revolution, exploring every opportunity that 3D printing brings to the coffee industry. Whether it’s through the cups we drink from, the machines we brew with, or the art that graces our lattes, the future of coffee design is here, and it’s

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Sire, the advertising industry body which produces campaigns to improve society, is focussing on getting people to be nicer to each other in its new series of online, tv and radio ads.
The campaign #DOESLIEF (be nice) kicks off on Monday. ‘It is not that the Dutch are not nice, but there is a lot of unkind behaviour,’ Sire director Lucy van der Helm says.
Research carried out ahead of the campaign shows that almost 70% of the Dutch think people are less nice to each other than they used to be and 60% are scared to make comments about unpleasant behaviour because of the risk of aggression.
— SIRE (@stichtingSIRE) March 4, 2019
Similar results came up in the last issue of the SCP’s ongoing ‘citizens perspective’ research project. The government think-tank found almost half of the Dutch think society is deteriorating.
However, research by the national statistics agency CBS in 2017 found the Dutch are treating each other with greater respect.
In 2008, 25% of people said they were not treated with respect by unknown people on the street, and this this has now dropped to 21%.
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The Journal of Modern Craft is the first peer-reviewed academic journal to provide an interdisciplinary and international forum in its subject area. It addresses all forms of making that self-consciously set themselves apart from mass production—whether in the making of designed objects, artworks, buildings, or other artefacts.
It covers all aspects of craft as it exists within the condition of modernity (conceived as roughly from the mid-19th century to the present day), without geographical or disciplinary boundary. Its editors welcome articles that analyze the relevance of craft to architecture, design, contemporary art, and other fields, as well as the central disciplines of clay, wood, fiber, glass, metal, paper, etc.
The Journal of Modern Craft was launched in March 2008 and is published by Taylor & Francis three times a year. The journal is edited by Glenn Adamson (Senior Scholar, Yale University), Elissa Auther (Windgate Research Curator, Museum of Art and Design and Bard Graduate Center, New York), Edward S. Cooke Jr. (Yale University), Tanya Harrod (Independent Scholar, London), Stephen Knott (Kingston University) and Jenni Sorkin (University of California, Santa Barbara). Kimberley Chandler (Independent Scholar, London) and Kayleigh Perkov (University of California, Irvine) are the exhibition review editors, and Livia Rezende (University of New South Wales, Australia) and Sequoia Miller (Gardiner Museum, Canada) are the book review editors.
The website serves as a portal to the print journal, but also complements its objectives with blog posts and other extra material such as author interviews, reviews, links to other websites and forum discussion. Find out more here.
For the Taylor & Francis website of the Journal of Modern Craft follow the following link:


Cleveland Play House has the tendency to arrange their season of shows in a timely fashion.
It was no coincidence that CPH staged “All the Way,” the story of President Lindon B. Johnson, right before the 2016 presidential election. The same goes for “The Woman in Black,” the chilling ghost story that opened in September this year and ran into October, just in time to get audiences in the mood for Halloween.
As it opens before a much-anticipated mid-term election, “Sweat,” the volatile, agenda-pushing play, is no exception.
And the timeliness of “Sweat” certainly adds to its effectiveness. CPH’s well-realized production is an emotional and thought-provoking piece.
Lynn Nottage’s “Sweat” won the Pulitzer Prize in drama in 2017, the same year it opened on Broadway. Largely taking place in Reading, Pennsylvania in 2000, the show explores the effects of deindustrialization on a town that thrived on just that — industry.
Tracey (Nancy Lemenager) has worked in a factory all her life, just as her father did before her, and her son, Jason (Jack Berenholtz) does now. Likewise, Cynthia (Nehassaiu deGannes) and her son Chris (Brooks Brantly) are employed at this same factory.
Most of the action plays out in a bar that is beautifully designed and lit by Robert Mark Morgan and Alan C. Edwards, respectively. With a jukebox playing softly behind them — (courtesy of sound designer Jane Shaw — the workers laugh with barman Stan (Robert Ellis) or glare at his part-time worker, Oscar (Xavier Cano), as they drink away their woes. And some — like the always-intoxicated Jessie (Chris Seibert) or Cynthia’s dead-beat husband Brucie (Jimmie Woody) — indulge too much.
But after the ambitious Cynthia becomes part of management after receiving a well-sought-after promotion, tensions rise between workplace friends. This friction only intensifies when the factory’s upper-management locks out its workers, outsources jobs and consequently ruins livelihoods.
Nottage interviewed citizens of Reading to inspire “Sweat,” and consequently, the show’s characters are authentic. Of course, this is also due to Laura Kepley’s direction and the cast’s very fine acting.
Each character is dynamic and well-developed, ensuring that what could have been a tiresome 150-minute show is instead a highly entertaining production. The actors give this show their all, ensuring that the message behind the show does not go unheard.
“Sweat” is a political hot button, asking the question, who is the bad guy? Is it the management? Cynthia, who crossed the line and left her friends behind? Or the friends who do not support or understand the risks Cynthia is taking? Maybe Tracy, who thinks Cynthia only received a promotion because she is black? How about Oscar, the Hispanic worker who finds temporary employment with the factory when everyone else was locked out?
The answer to this question may seem obvious, but what “Sweat” does so well is give the audience a look into each character’s individual and passionate viewpoint. The show paints an interesting portrait of blue-collar working America, exploring themes of race, humanity and individual ambition.
You may think “Sweat” is out of date — it did take place 18 years ago. However, so many of these characters are still fair representations of America today, despite their bigotry and intolerance.
Whether you agree with the characters in “Sweat” or not, the show certainly leaves you unsatisfied with the state of our country. And so, with a small poll taking place in the Outcalt Theatre’s lobby asking for opinions on “right to work” coupled with “Sweat’s” staging right before the election, it’s hard not to feel as if CPH is trying to tell us something…
Maybe that something is to go vote.
WHERE: Outcalt Theatre,1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland
WHEN: Through Nov. 4
TICKETS & INFO: $25 – $97, call 216-241-6000 or visit clevelandplayhouse.com
Photo caption: From left to right: Chris Seibert (Jessie), Xavier Cano (Oscar), Robert Ellis (Stan), Brooks Brantley (Chris) and Jack Berenholtz (Jason). Photo credit: Roger Mastroianni


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Boris Johnson: No second Scottish independence referendum until 2055
Nicola Sturgeon was weighing up keeping schools shut until the February half term and ordering Scots to stay at home as she prepared to unveil even harsher Covid lockdown restrictions. The First Minister will hold a meeting of her Cabinet on Monday morning to approve new restrictions, before making an emergency statement to Holyrood at 2pm. Sources close to Ms Sturgeon told the Telegraph she was examining extending the closure of schools from Jan 18 to the end of the month, or after the February half-term break, but with a promise to reopen them sooner if the situation improved. They said she was considering how to strengthen her call for Scots to voluntarily stay in the areas around their homes and stricter limits on meeting others outdoors. The public could also be asked to wear face coverings in a wider array of settings, including outside, as already happens in some Continental countries. Although all of Scotland is already in the highest tier 4 of Ms Sturgeon's lockdown system, the First Minister is concerned the restrictions are not enough to control the spread of the new, more transmissible variant.
Johnson has absolutely no answer on why Scotland should be denied its democracy other than we have ‘had a vote’. This is where we could soon be. It won’t be saying ‘no’ to a referendum it will be saying ‘no’ to democracy itself. That’s a tough place for him to be. #marr
— Pete Wishart (@PeteWishart) January 3, 2021
But Jim Sillars, one of Mr Brown's predecessors, urged Ms Sturgeon to "de-prioritise" independence and focus instead on tackling the economic devastation caused by the Covid pandemic.
Writing ahead of May's Holyrood election, Mr Sillars said the First Minister should make another referendum sixth on her list of priorities for the next parliament behind dealing with an unemployment "time bomb" and spiralling public debt.
Ms Sturgeon has said she plans to seek a mandate for voters for another independence vote, which she hopes to use to force Mr Johnson into giving her the powers for a legal referendum.
A series of opinion polls have shown majority support for separation, and the SNP on course for a landslide Holyrood majority. However, the polls also indicate that another referendum is a low priority for most people.
The BBC's Andrew Marr challenged Mr Johnson about what "democratic tools" were available for Scots who had changed their minds after Brexit and now backed independence.
The Prime Minister said: "Referendums in my experience, direct experience, in this country are not particularly jolly events. They don't have a notably unifying force in the national mood, they should be only once in a generation."
Asked about the difference between staging a referendum on EU membership and denying one on Scottish independence being requested, he said: "The difference is we had a referendum in 1975 and we then had another one in 2016. That seems to be about the right sort of gap."
— BBC Politics (@BBCPolitics) January 3, 2021
Writing in the Sunday Times, Mr Sillars said Ms Sturgeon shelving her referendum plans for the time being would "bring her into line with the public's view".
But the veteran nationalist admitted that she and Ian Blackford, the SNP's Westminster leader, were unlikely to agree after firing up their activists to expect an early poll.
He said: "It would take a level of wisdom and courage so far missing to talk them down to the new reality that there will not be a binding independence referendum in 2021 or likely in 2022."
Mr Sillars said voters face a choice in May's election between an SNP administration whose recent record is "the epitome of incompetence" or one of the opposition parties "whose own incompetence is staggering."
Mr Brown said: "It may be a new year but it's the same old incoherent bluster from Boris Johnson. The Prime Minister pretends otherwise but he knows he can't keep on denying democracy.
"Even his American pal Donald Trump has learned that if you try to stand in the way of the democratic choice of a nation you get swept away."


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Dog Dental Insurance: Coverage & Cost Guide
Pet dental insurance is an important aspect of pet health care that can help pet owners cover the cost of their furry friend’s dental procedures. Coverage may vary depending on the insurance provider, but generally, pet dental insurance covers dental procedures for dogs. Healthy Paws and Pets Best are two popular providers offering coverage for periodontal disease, saving pet owners from expensive vet bills.
However, it’s important to note that some exclusions may apply to certain dental procedures. For example, a pet’s dental insurance policy may not cover pre-existing conditions or elective cosmetic procedures. To ensure your pet’s dental health, consider obtaining preventative care coverage from Pets Best or Healthy Paws, which can cover routine teeth cleanings and other essential services.
So what isn’t covered under dental pet coverage? Exclusions are pre-existing conditions and elective cosmetic procedures. Some insurance plans may not cover routine cleanings or preventative care such as regular teeth brushing tooth extractions, or periodontal disease.
Pet owners typically pay a monthly premium for their pet’s insurance coverage, which may include wellness plans. One popular pet insurance provider is Healthy Paws. When their pet needs medical attention or a dental procedure, the owner pays for the service upfront and then submits a claim to their insurance provider for reimbursement. The amount reimbursed depends on the specific policy and coverage, which may also cover unerupted teeth.
Researching different providers and policies when purchasing pet dental insurance is important. Some policies may have higher premiums but offer more comprehensive coverage, while others may have lower premiums but fewer benefits. Additionally, it’s worth looking into wellness plans to ensure that your pet’s overall dental health is cared for, as periodontitis can be costly. Finally, to find the best benefit for your pet, consider reviewing a sample policy before deciding.
Why You Need Pet Dental Insurance: The Importance of Dental Care for Pets
The Importance of Pet Dental Insurance
Dental care is equally crucial for pets, especially for certain breeds prone to dental illnesses like periodontitis. These illnesses can lead to severe health issues such as heart disease and kidney failure, making it essential to have illness coverage for your pets. In addition, regular dental checkups and cleanings can help detect dental problems early, saving you money in the long run. However, routine dental care can be expensive, so pet dental insurance with illness coverage is important.
Preventing Serious Health Issues
Just like humans, pets of all breeds require regular dental care to maintain good oral health and enamel strength. Without proper care, pets can develop various dental problems, such as gum disease, tooth decay, and oral infections, which can lead to illnesses and cause pain and discomfort. Therefore, it’s important to ensure that your pet has proper illness coverage to address any potential health issues that may arise from poor dental hygiene.
For example, dental illnesses such as gum disease have been linked to heart disease in dogs and cats. This is because bacteria from poor dental health can enter the bloodstream and cause inflammation throughout the body, including the heart. Similarly, dental accidents or oral infections can spread to other body parts, such as the kidneys or liver, and cause organ damage or failure. Therefore, it is important to have dental illness coverage for your pets to ensure their overall health and well-being.
Early Detection Saves Money
Regular dental checkups and cleanings are essential for catching dental problems early before they become more serious (and expensive). During these appointments, your veterinarian will examine your pet’s teeth and gums for signs of decay or infection. They may also recommend a professional cleaning to remove tartar buildup that cannot be removed with regular brushing. In addition, it’s important to consider preventative care coverage and illness coverage for your pet’s dental health, especially for certain breeds. Check with your insurance plan to see if they offer coverage for dental care.
While routine dental care may seem like an unnecessary expense at first glance, it’s important to remember that prevention is key. By prioritizing your pet’s health with regular checkups and cleanings, you can avoid costly procedures later on and potentially benefit from illness coverage through progressive pet insurance or other pet insurers. So don’t overlook the value of preventative care – consider exploring pet insurance plans to ensure your furry friend stays healthy and happy for years to come.
The Benefits of Pet Dental Insurance
Pet insurance policies typically cover routine veterinary care, such as checkups and vaccinations for all breeds of pets. However, many policies do not cover routine dental care or unexpected procedures related to dental issues. This is where pet dental insurance comes in, providing illness coverage and a sample policy that covers pumpkin-related illnesses.
Pet dental insurance can cover the cost of routine dental care, such as checkups and cleanings for all breeds of pets. It also covers unexpected procedures such as extractions or root canals, especially if your pet has a pre-existing illness. This extra coverage can give you peace of mind knowing that you won’t have to choose between your pet’s health and your finances, even during the season of pumpkin treats.
Many pet insurance policies offer discounts for multiple pets, making providing your furry friends with the care they need even more affordable. Additionally, some policies offer dental illness coverage, which can be especially important for certain breeds that are more prone to dental accidents and may require costly dental treatments.
Understanding Pet Dental Insurance Plans: Types of Coverage Available
Different pet insurance plans offer varying types of dental coverage, which may vary depending on the breeds of your pets. Therefore, it’s important to carefully review the details of each plan to understand what dental services are covered for your specific breeds. This section will discuss the different types of coverage available in pet dental insurance plans.
Basic Dental Care Coverage
Some insurance plans cover only basic dental care, such as teeth cleaning, polishing, extractions, and X-rays. This type of coverage is usually included in accident-only or illness-only policies. Basic dental care coverage may have a cap on the amount claimed per year or incident.
Comprehensive Dental Care Coverage
Other insurance plans offer comprehensive coverage, including basic dental care and complicated procedures like root canals and crowns. Comprehensive dental care coverage may also include orthodontic treatments and periodontal disease treatment for illness. However, these policies may have higher premiums than those offering basic dental care coverage.
Some pet insurance companies offer wellness plans that cover routine preventive care, including regular teeth cleanings and checkups and dental illness coverage for dental diseases and accidents. These plans can be a good option for pet owners who want to ensure their pets receive regular preventive care and are protected against unexpected dental illnesses and accidents without paying out-of-pocket for every visit. However, wellness plans usually have an annual limit on benefits paid out for preventive services and dental disease coverage.
Dental Coverage Limits
It’s important to note that most pet insurance companies limit how much they will pay out for dental procedures over the lifetime of your pet’s policy. These limits vary by company and plan but typically range from $1,000 to $3,000 annually.
How to Find the Best Pet Dental Insurance Plan: Factors to Consider
Factors to Consider When Choosing the Best Pet Dental Insurance Plan
Best Benefits Plan for Your Pet’s Dental Needs
When searching for pet dental insurance, it is essential to consider the best benefit plan that suits your pet’s dental needs and illness. For example, every pet has unique dental requirements; some may require coverage for illnesses such as cavities or gum disease. If your furry friend is prone to such illnesses, you may need a policy that covers advanced procedures such as root canals or tooth extractions. On the other hand, if your pet only requires routine cleanings and checkups, a basic plan may suffice.
Wellness Plan That Includes Dental Coverage
A wellness plan that includes dental and illness coverage can be an excellent option when looking for comprehensive insurance for your pet’s overall health. These plans usually cover preventive care such as regular cleanings and checkups and healthcare services for illnesses, vaccinations, and flea control. By opting for a wellness plan with dental and illness coverage, you can ensure that your pet receives regular preventive care that can help prevent costly procedures down the road.
Effective Date of the Policy
Another crucial factor to consider when choosing a pet dental insurance plan is the policy’s effective date. Unfortunately, many policies have to wait periods before becoming active, so you will not receive immediate coverage after signing up. Therefore, it is important to carefully read the policy’s terms and conditions and choose one with a short or no waiting period.
Best Benefit for Your Budget and Pet’s Needs
Lastly, selecting a policy that covers your pet’s dental illnesses, including dental disease, is important when choosing an insurance plan. Some policies may also provide coverage for dental cleaning, which can help prevent these illnesses. It is essential to compare different policies’ costs against their benefits and choose one that offers adequate coverage at an affordable price for your budget and your pet’s needs.
Comparing Pet Dental Insurance Quotes: Tips and Tricks
Getting pet dental insurance is a great way to ensure your furry friend’s oral health stays in check. However, with so many companies offering different policies, deciding which is best for you and your pet can be challenging. Here are some tips and tricks to help you compare pet dental insurance quotes from different companies.
Compare Offers and Deals
When comparing pet dental insurance quotes, looking at what each company has to offer is essential. Some policies may cover more procedures than others or have lower deductibles or co-pays. Take note of each policy’s coverage limits, annual maximums, waiting periods, and exclusions. Comparing offers will help you determine which one provides the most value for your money.
Read Sample Policies and Fine Print
Reading sample policies and fine print is crucial when comparing pet dental insurance quotes. This will enable you to fully understand each policy’s coverage details and procedures. Also, pay attention to what procedures are included in the policy since some may not cover extractions or other expensive procedures.
Check the Experience and Reputation of the Insurance Company
The experience and reputation of an insurance company matter when looking for a reliable provider that can help you fetch affordable yet comprehensive dog insurance and dental coverage. You want a company that has been around for years with excellent customer service reviews from trusted sources like Forbes Advisor or Figo. Look up their ratings on Better Business Bureau (BBB) as well.
Cost and Coverage of Pet Dental Insurance Plans: What to Expect
Cost is a significant factor, with some providers offering discounts for multiple pets. Additionally, some plans offer dental illness coverage and dental cleaning services.
Waiting periods are another important aspect of pet dental insurance plans. Most pet insurance plans have waiting periods before coverage begins, usually 14 to 30 days. During this time, any pre-existing conditions will not be covered. Therefore, reading the fine print and understanding the waiting period requirements is essential before purchasing a plan.
Pumpkin plans require annual dental checkups as a requirement for coverage. This means your pet must have an annual exam and cleaning by a licensed veterinarian to maintain coverage under the policy. While this may seem inconvenient, it’s an excellent way to ensure your pet receives regular preventative care and catches any potential issues early on.
Common Dental Issues in Pets and Covered Pet Dental Issues
Dental issues are not only common in humans but also in pets, especially cats and dogs. Poor dental hygiene can lead to various dental illnesses that can cause discomfort, pain, and even serious health problems. This section will discuss some of the pets’ most common dental issues and how pet insurance covers them.
One of the pets’ most common dental illnesses is periodontal disease or gum disease. This disease is caused by bacteria accumulating on the teeth and gums, forming plaque. If left untreated, plaque hardens into tartar, leading to gums inflammation (gingivitis) and eventually damaging tooth-supporting tissues (periodontitis). Periodontal disease can cause bad breath, bleeding gums, loose teeth, difficulty eating, and even systemic infections.
Certain breeds of cats and dogs are predisposed to dental problems such as enamel defects. Enamel is the outer layer of a tooth that protects it from decay. Enamel hypoplasia is a condition with a lack or deficiency of enamel formation during tooth development. This condition makes the teeth more prone to cavities and sensitivity. Therefore, it is important to consider pet insurance plans to help cover the cost of dental care for your furry friend. Progressive pet insurance is a reliable company that covers dental procedures related to enamel hypoplasia.
Periodontitis is an advanced stage of gum disease that affects not just the gums but also the surrounding tissues supporting the teeth. It occurs when bacteria penetrate deep into the pockets between the teeth and gums, causing severe inflammation and leading to bone loss around teeth roots resulting in loose teeth or even tooth loss. Unfortunately, dental illness coverage may not always be included in standard health insurance plans, leaving individuals to bear the cost of treatment.
Pet Insurance Coverage for Dental Issues
Pet insurance providers offer coverage for certain dental illnesses depending on their policy terms. Most plans cover routine checkups with cleanings and extractions if necessary due to injury or illness like periodontitis or other oral diseases. In addition, some policies may include coverage for root canal therapy or crowns/caps if your pet has damaged teeth. However, it is important to note that pet insurance usually does not cover pre-existing conditions.
Protecting Your Pet’s Oral Health with Dental Insurance
Ensuring your pet’s oral health is crucial to their overall well-being. Poor dental hygiene can lead to various health issues, including gum disease, tooth decay, and even heart disease. As a responsible pet owner, it is essential to provide your furry friend with the best possible care, which includes regular dental checkups and treatments.
Investing in pet dental insurance can make all the difference. Knowing that your pet will receive the necessary care without breaking the bank gives you peace of mind.
It is understanding the different types of coverage available when selecting a plan that suits your needs, especially for dental illnesses. For example, some plans may cover only routine care, while others offer comprehensive coverage for preventative and emergency dental illness treatments. When comparing quotes from different providers for dental illness coverage, it is important to consider factors such as deductibles and co-payments.
There are several factors to consider. These include the age and breed of your pet, any pre-existing conditions or known dental issues, and your budget and personal preferences.
It is always a good idea to compare quotes from multiple providers before making a final decision, especially regarding dental illness. This will help you find a plan that offers the most value for your money while providing adequate coverage for your pet’s specific dental needs.
By investing in pet dental insurance, you are taking an important step towards protecting your beloved companion’s oral health. Whether you have a young puppy or an older dog with existing dental issues, plans that cater to all pets’ needs are available.
Don’t wait until it’s too late – start exploring different dental illness coverage options today and give yourself peace of mind knowing that you are doing everything possible to keep your furry friend healthy and happy!

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Father Martin’s recent tweets have drawn attention for his comments on celebrating Pride Month alongside the Catholic devotion of the Sacred Heart in June. He stated that LGBTQ Catholics celebrate both, and suggested that the Sacred Heart of Jesus would be “poured out in love” on those who seek love and acceptance. These assertions stirred debate on social media, with many questioning how pride in homosexual activity or transgender identity aligns with the principles of the Sacred Heart devotion, which focuses on atonement for personal sins and the sins of mankind.
Saint Paul’s warning against pride in shameful actions was recalled, illustrating the controversy around Father Martin’s views. Martin is a known advocate for LGBTQ rights within the Catholic Church, often sparking criticism from other Church leaders for endorsing, rather than condemning, immoral sexual behavior.
In 2018, Archbishop Charles Chaput criticized Father Martin for his usage of the term “LGBTQ Catholics”, arguing that sexual orientations should not dictate individuals’ identities. Chaput stressed that there should not be separate categories within the Catholic community based on sexual preference, but rather a unified body under Jesus Christ. He emphasized that the Church’s position on human sexuality is not a hindrance, but the only real path to joy and wholeness.
Further controversy stemmed from Martin’s 2017 book, “Building a Bridge”, where he encouraged the Church to treat individuals with same-sex attraction with respect, compassion, and sensitivity. Archbishop Chaput expressed concern that Martin’s book did not encourage gay Catholics towards “conversion”, but rather, sought “affirmation”.
Chaput, along with other critics, highlighted the lack of engagement in Father Martin’s book with the fundamental issues that differentiate faithful Christians from those who see no sin in active same-sex relationships. This perceived omission has led some to question whether Martin disagrees with or is embarrassed by the Church’s teachings on homosexuality.