Top Five New Features in iPadOS 16.1
Though iOS 16 has been available since September, Apple delayed iPadOS 16 in order to add improvements to the Stage Manager feature. iPadOS 16 is finally available, so many iPad owners will be installing it for the first time today.
For those who are new to iPadOS 16, we've rounded up the five best features worth checking out, plus a quick look at some upcoming additions that Apple plans to introduce in the future. Make sure to watch our video up above to see these features in action.
- Stage Manager - Stage Manager, a new Mac-like multitasking experience, is the reason iPadOS 16 was delayed. Stage Manager allows you to have four app windows open at once, swapping between them using a sidebar. Stage Manager has been criticized for a subpar, buggy experience, so it remains to be seen how it will be received by the general public. It is available on M1, M2, A12Z, and A12X iPads, though the External Display beta feature has been temporarily removed. Apple plans to re-add it later, but External Display support will be limited to M1 and M2 iPads.
- Display Modes - Apple added new reference modes for those who have iPad Pro models and need to use their devices in a professional capacity. Reference mode is designed to allow 12.9-inch iPad Pro users to display reference color in addition to SDR and HDR, while Display Zoom lets you choose options like more space or larger text, in addition to the default view. The options are available under the Display and Brightness section of the Settings app.
- Mail Updates - Apple overhauled the Mail app, adding useful features like Undo Send, which gives you up to 30 seconds to change your mind on an email you've sent out. You can also schedule messages and get reminders to follow up on an email you haven't heard back on.
- Messages Updates - In the Messages app, you can unsend a message or edit a message, so long as the person you're messaging is also using iOS 16, iPadOS 16, watchOS 9, or macOS Ventura. You can also retrieve deleted messages and mark a conversation as unread, plus the FaceTime SharePlay feature now works in the Messages app so you can watch movies, TV shows, and more while chatting with friends.
- Weather App - The iPad has a long-awaited Weather app for the first time. It's identical to the iPhone Weather app, providing 10-day forecasts as well as information on precipitation, air quality, UV index, wind speed, and more.
- Freeform (Coming Soon) - Freeform is an app that Apple plans to introduce later this year. It's a collaborative brainstorming app that you can use for jotting down notes, sketching, adding links, inserting documents, adding videos, and more. Multiple people can work on a document together using FaceTime or Messages to communicate.
For more information on everything that's new in iPadOS 16, we have a dedicated iPadOS 16 roundup that outlines every feature.
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Lambton County’s public works department is gathering comments from residents about power lines Suncor Energy plans to build near or on county road allowances as part of its 46-turbine Cedar Point Wind energy project. Lambton residents have until Feb. 3 to submit comments to Jason Cole, the county’s manager of public works, by e-mail at email@example.com, or by phone at 519-845-0801, ext. 5370.
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Our translation from politexpert.net follows. The depth of denial in the US is both laughable and sad at the same time. News sites on both the right and left reflect a willing ignorance of things beyond US borders, especially things Russian and Chinese. Conservative sites, for example, follow a rigid pattern such that readers-commentators who admit that the Russians have some truly formidable weapons without any Westarn analogs are routinely called “commies,” even though the US intel agencies and Pentagon admit this as well. Clearly there is a campaign to keep Americans in the dark as long as possible, and this can only be politically motivated. Among the civilian population, there are clear signs of deep denial psychosis.
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Russia will not demonstrate to the US the availability of its innovative Burevestnik cruise missiles, until they, like the Kalibrs, strike terrorists. At that point, all the questions will fall by the wayside.
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Americans simply do not want to accept the truth, although they have already begun to realize that they are losing their military advantage over Russia, the expert said. The breakthrough in the development of military hardware and systems in the Russian Federation is very damaging to America's self-esteem, Perengiev said. And the saddest thing for them is that the Burevestnik will not be the last surprise that Russia is prepared to present. The new missile systems of the Russian Federation completely deprive the US of implementing a strategy of military domination in the world, since the United States is not able to withstand Russia's new generation missiles.
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“… Arizona spends only 13% of its welfare funding on welfare itself, and none on child care or pre-K. Meanwhile, it diverts 61% of the dollars to the state’s child protective services system, which amounts to more than $150 million repurposed in this way every year, a ProPublica review of budget documents shows. In other words, welfare in Arizona largely goes not to helping poor parents financially but rather to the state’s Department of Child Safety — an agency that investigates many of these same parents, and that sometimes takes their kids away for reasons arising from the poverty that they were seeking help with in the first place.” 48 Other Bad Incentives Adoption bounties. Under the Adoption and Safe Families Act, for every finalized adoption over a baseline number, states get anywhere from $5,000 to $10,000. 49 The federal government calls these bonuses. A more appropriate term is bounties. If an adoption fails, the state doesn’t have to give the money back. In fact, the state can place the same child again and, if the baseline is exceeded, collect another bounty. The incentive is obvious: rush to terminate children’s rights to their parents and make quick-and-dirty, slipshod placements. In Kentucky, in 2006, local newspapers and NBC News exposed a scandal in which the state was doing just that. 50 Six years later, a Washington State report found that “Permanency initiatives are often ‘numbers driven’ and ‘time specific’ which can adversely affect both practice and placement outcomes. When the driving force behind permanency initiatives is numbers, rushed and inadequate placements, adoption disruptions, multiple moves and longer stays in care result.” 51 One small bit of good news: bounties now also go to guardianships, which usually means placement with relatives—though those are limited to $4,000. 52 This, too, illustrates the misplaced priorities of the system: adoption, which is more likely to be with a stranger, literally pays off better for a state than guardianship with a relative.
Something David Sanders, now executive vice president of systems improvement at Casey Family Programs, said in 2003 when he was director of the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services, still holds true today: “What you have now is an incentive to initially remove the child and an incentive to adopt them out. I think when you put these two together, there is a problem.” 53 Stealing foster children’s money. It’s estimated that on any given day, 10 percent of foster youth, about 40,000 children, are entitled to either Social Security Disability Benefits or Social Security Survivor Benefits. But in most states, family policing agencies go to great lengths to swipe that money and keep it for themselves before the children ever get it. 54 It’s legal, but it’s about as ethical as and more harmful than stealing candy from a baby. In an excellent example of how the family policing establishment and its allies put their own interests ahead of the children when legislation first was proposed in Congress to stop the theft, both the Child Welfare League of America and the Children’s Defense Fund opposed it. Their rationale: it would deprive these wonderful agencies of some small fraction of the billions they get every year to do their wonderful work “helping” children. ______________ 48 Hager, Eli. “A Mother Needed Welfare. Instead, the State Used Welfare Funds to Take Her Son.” ProPublica , Dec. 23, 2021. https://www.propublica.org/article/a- mother-needed-welfare-instead-the-state-used- welfare-funds-to-take-her-son 49 Kelly, John. “How The New Adoption Incentives Would Work.” The Imprint , July 8, 2014. https://imprintnews. org/analysis/how-the-new-adoption-incentives- would-work/7437 50 Thompson, Lea. “Increasing adoptions: A good idea gone wrong?” NBC Nightly News , June 13, 2006. https:// www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna13304867 51 Patrick Dowd, Office of the Family and & Children’s Ombudsman. Severe Abuse of Adopted Children Committee Report , September, 2012. 52 Kelly, supra note 49. 53 Anderson, Troy. “Government Bonuses Accelerate Adoptions,” Daily News of Los Angeles , Dec. 8, 2003, 54 Hager, Eli and Shapiro, Joseph. “State Foster Care Agencies Take Millions Of Dollars Owed To Children In Their Care.” The Marshall Project and NPR, April 22, 2021. https://www.npr.org/2021/04/22/988806806/ state-foster-care-agencies-take-millions-of-dollars- owed-to-children-in-their-ca
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The Valkyries had to soak up a lot of early pressure before falling behind to a penalty.
They hit back though with what proved to be the only try of a close-fought encounter.
Bronwyn Jacobs made a superb break and Laura Ineson was on hand to finish off the move.
A penalty for offside, however, saw the Valkyries trailing, to their Bristol-based opponents, 6-5 at the break.
Injuries forced a reshuffle but despite this as the game entered the closing stages it was the Valkyries doing all the pressing.
Natasha Richardson crashed over the St Mary's line but was adjudged to have dropped the ball.
With time running out the Valkyries were awarded a penalty 20 metres out and Chloe Stopard held her nerve to slot the ball between the posts.
Stopard sealed the win with another kick at the death.
Senior coach Mark Witcher felt it was a just reward for all the hard work put in by the players.
He said: ‘It was a brilliant game of rugby between two unbeaten teams. Either team could have won it and it was a fantastic advert for Women’s rugby.
‘Our players were dead on their feet at the end. Some of them had been involved playing for the Navy and RAF on the Friday.
‘They have put in the effort and hard work week after week.
‘As coaches we knew they were capable of achieving it.
‘It is the 20th anniversary of the Valkyries and this puts the icing on the cake.
‘We know we now have a lot of work to do moving up to the next level.
‘At the moment we are just going to enjoy the moment.’


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Creating a series of artworks that fuse together the product designs of SKETCH’s highly skilled Danish designers with Christina’s delicate and distinctive style, the illustrations focus on highlights from the 33-piece SKETCH collection.
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With the collection launching at Melbourne’s Decor + Design (16-18 July), SKETCH takes a simple design approach and features meticulous joinery and detailing, as well as bold, curvy sofas and the occasional chair. The furniture is for everyday use, with functionality and quality at the forefront of the designer’s mind.

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As I’m sure many of you have heard by now, the president of Uganda yesterday signed a heinous anti-homosexuality bill into law. This law requires life imprisonment for “aggravated homosexuality” and seven years in prison for people who know someone who is homosexual and do not turn them in. The State Department has issued a strong condemnation of the law, stating that it could effect Ugandan-American relations.
Meanwhile, in California, an attempt to overturn California’s transgender students rights fails to gain enough voter signatures to be put on the November 2014 ballot.
Lots of people are calling for Arizona Governor Janet Brewer to veto the recently passed law allowing businesses to discriminate against LGBT folks, including three GOP state senators who voted for the bill in the first place! Others calling for a veto include Arizona US Senators John McCain and Jeff Flake and various businesses including Apple.
First time I’ve heard of this: “Homosexual OCD,” where a straight man compulsively thinks that he might be gay. (WARNING: video autoplays at that link)!


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Welcome to the October Stamp of the Month Blog Hop featuring With All My Love. This set is so versatile, I can't wait to see what all the consultants have for us. You should have come from Haley's blog. The hop is a circle, so start anywhere and just keep going. If you get lost along the way, head to Melinda's blog for a full list of participants.
I combined the SOM with a few other supplies, notably the Stitched Lattice Overlay and Heart Shaker Window die cuts from the Core Catalog plus the Mini Envelope die cut from the current Sept/Oct Seasonal Catalog. My first card uses only one stamp from the SOM set, but I promise you'll see more of it in the ones after this one:
I stamped the sentiment in New England Ivy and added some Clear Shimmer over the top, though the photo doesn't show it well. The gems were created by adding different sizes of Bisque colored Liquid Pearls. I filled the shaker with Gold Sequins and White Acrylic Hearts. I used the Stitched Rectangles die cuts for my main panel. Papers are from Bloom with Grace and current Mix-In paper.
Here's another anniversary card:
I started by white embossing the heart on white cardstock, then sponged over the top with Ballerina ink. I was nervous about running it through the Stitched Lattice thin cut after embossing, but it came out great. I added a vellum envelope filled with Ballerina and Flamingo hearts cut with the complimentary dies in the Heart Shaker Window die cut used on the first card. I glued a few of the hearts inside the envelope so you can see them. The sentiment was stamped in Flamingo and cut with Micro-tip Scissors. It has some foam mounting tape on the left side then is glued straight to the envelope on the right. I mounted it all on Flaming cardstock that I then glued to my card base.
Now here's my final card:
I love experimenting with different looks by twisting and turning things. Here I turned my Stitched Lattice piece, which was cut from Comfort and Joy paper then mounted on a similar size piece of white cardstock, at an angle. I popped this angled panel up on foam tape for added interest. The sentiment was cut using a complimentary die cut from the Waterfall thin cut. I could have easily hand cut a banner, but I had the die so...why not?
The flowers and envelope were created with vellum. Inside the vellum envelope is a hand-cut rectangle that I stamped with Scarlett ink using the XOXO stamp. I sealed the envelope with another heart cut using the same die for the hearts that filled the envelope in the second card.
I'm really happy with how all the cards turned out, but this last one is my favorite. I'll have to mail it in a 5x7 envelope because the banner and flowers hang off the edge. But again, I have that size envelope so...why not?
Now you're off to Kathy's blog. I'm so excited to see what she and all the other consultants have for us!
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Xavier University and the Cincinnati Zoo are hosting a symposium to commemorate the extinction of passenger pigeons.
The last passenger pigeon in captivity, named Martha, died at the Cincinnati Zoo in 1914. Xavier and the Cincinnati Zoo hope to memorialize these creatures in the symposium.
The passenger pigeon was once an abundant species, making up more than a quarter of all birds in North America. The species’ population ranged from 3 to 5 billion, making it possibly one of the most numerous species in the world.
Though its extinction once seemed impossible, human interference drove the species to destruction over only a few decades, accentuating the need for wildlife conservation.
The extinction of the passenger pigeon became a leading catalyst for the modern conservation movement. The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden included the symposium as a part of its year-long commemoration of extinct wildlife and the importance of conservation. The project, which is called Project Passenger Pigeon, emphasizes the importance of a stronger relationship between people and nature.
The passenger pigeon stands as a symbol of how human interaction with nature, if there is no intent to conserve it, can be dangerously fatal to abundant wildlife.
Project Passenger Pigeon hopes to educate and motivate people to be environmentally conscious and understand the impact a heavy human hand can have on nature’s frailty.
According to Project Passenger Pigeon’s website, “The passenger pigeon’s story is proof that even common species can be lost forever if we do not interact with them in a sustainable manner. The centenary of the passenger pigeon’s extinction provides a portal through which we can highlight the connections all of us have to the natural world and the power we each have to influence the world for good.”
The history of the passenger pigeon, how we can learn from the extinction of the species and the moral challenges faced in the 21st century regarding conservation will be discussed by a panel of experts at the symposium.
Speakers featured on the panel will include Joel Greenberg, John Reiger, Nancy Stranahan and Thane Maynard.
The symposium will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Oct. 29 in the James and Caroline Duff Banquet Center in Cintas Center. The symposium is free and open to anyone who is interested.


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As the host of America's Funniest Home Videos on ABC TV, Alfonso Ribeiro has witnessed plenty of unintentional physical comedy…or, as he puts it in an interview with Dear Doctor–Dentistry & Oral Health magazine, "When people do stuff and you're like, 'Dude, you just hurt yourself for no reason!'" So when he had his own dental dilemma, Alfonso was determined not to let it turn onto an "epic fail."
The television personality was in his thirties when a painful tooth infection flared up. Instead of ignoring the problem, he took care of it by visiting his dentist, who recommended a root canal procedure. "It's not like you wake up and go, 'Yay, I'm going to have my root canal today!'" he joked. "But once it's done, you couldn't be happier because the pain is gone and you're just smiling because you're no longer in pain!"
Alfonso's experience echoes that of many other people. The root canal procedure is designed to save an infected tooth that otherwise would probably be lost. The infection may start when harmful bacteria from the mouth create a small hole (called a cavity) in the tooth's surface. If left untreated, the decay bacteria continue to eat away at the tooth's structure. Eventually, they can reach the soft pulp tissue, which extends through branching spaces deep inside the tooth called root canals.
Once infection gets a foothold there, it's time for root canal treatment! In this procedure, the area is first numbed; next, a small hole is made in the tooth to give access to the pulp, which contains nerves and blood vessels. The diseased tissue is then carefully removed with tiny instruments, and the canals are disinfected to prevent bacteria from spreading. Finally, the tooth is sealed up to prevent re-infection. Following treatment, a crown (cap) is usually required to restore the tooth's full function and appearance.
Root canal treatment sometimes gets a bad rap from people who are unfamiliar with it, or have come across misinformation on the internet. The truth is, a root canal doesn't cause pain: It relieves pain! The alternatives—having the tooth pulled or leaving the infection untreated—are often much worse.
Having a tooth extracted and replaced can be costly and time consuming…yet a missing tooth that isn't replaced can cause problems for your oral health, nutrition and self-esteem. And an untreated infection doesn't just go away on its own—it continues to smolder in your body, potentially causing serious problems. So if you need a root canal, don't delay!
If you would like additional information on root canal treatment, please contact us or schedule a consultation. You can learn more by reading the Dear Doctor magazine articles “A Step-By-Step Guide to Root Canal Treatment” and “Root Canal Treatment: What You Need to Know.”
When die-hard music fans hear that their favorite performer is canceling a gig, it’s a big disappointment—especially if the excuse seems less than earth-shaking. Recently, British pop sensation Dua Lipa needed to drop two dates from her world tour with Bruno Mars. However, she had a very good reason.
“I’ve been performing with an awful pain due to my wisdom teeth,” the singer tweeted, “and as advised by my dentist and oral surgeon I have had to have them imminently removed.”
The dental problem Lipa had to deal with, impacted wisdom teeth, is not uncommon in young adults. Also called third molars, wisdom teeth are the last teeth to erupt (emerge from beneath the gums), generally making their appearance between the ages of 18-24. But their debut can cause trouble: Many times, these teeth develop in a way that makes it impossible for them to erupt without negatively affecting the healthy teeth nearby. In this situation, the teeth are called “impacted.”
A number of issues can cause impacted wisdom teeth, including a tooth in an abnormal position, a lack of sufficient space in the jaw, or an obstruction that prevents proper emergence. The most common treatment for impaction is to extract (remove) one or more of the wisdom teeth. This is a routine in-office procedure that may be performed by general dentists or dental specialists.
It’s thought that perhaps 7 out of 10 people ages 20-30 have at least one impacted wisdom tooth. Some cause pain and need to be removed right away; however, this is not always the case. If a wisdom tooth is found to be impacted and is likely to result in future problems, it may be best to have it extracted before symptoms appear. Unfortunately, even with x-rays and other diagnostic tests, it isn’t always possible to predict exactly when—or if—the tooth will actually begin causing trouble. In some situations, the best option may be to carefully monitor the tooth at regular intervals and wait for a clearer sign of whether extraction is necessary.
So if you’re around the age when wisdom teeth are beginning to appear, make sure not to skip your routine dental appointments. That way, you might avoid emergency surgery when you’ve got other plans—like maybe your own world tour!
If you would like more information about wisdom tooth extraction, please call our office to arrange a consultation. You can learn more in the Dear Doctor magazine articles “Wisdom Teeth” and “Removing Wisdom Teeth.”
Via a recent Instagram post, pop diva Ariana Grande became the latest young celebrity to publicly acknowledge a dental milestone: having her wisdom teeth removed. The singer of hits such as “Break Free” and “Problem” posted an after-surgery picture of herself (wearing her signature cat-eye eyeliner), with a caption addressed to her teeth: “Peace out, final three wisdom teeth. It’s been real.”
With the post, Grande joined several other celebs (including Lily Allen, Paris Hilton and Emile Hirsch) who have shared their dental surgery experience with fans. Will "wisdom teeth removal" become a new trending topic on social media? We aren’t sure — but we can explain a bit about the procedure, and why many younger adults may need it.
Technically called the “third molars,” wisdom teeth usually begin to emerge from the gums between the ages of 17 and 25 — presumably, around the same time that a certain amount of wisdom emerges. Most people have four of these big molars, which are located all the way in the back of the mouth, on the left and right sides of the upper and lower jaws.
But when wisdom teeth begin to appear, there’s often a problem: Many people don’t have enough space in their jaws to accommodate them. When these molars lack sufficient space to fully erupt (emerge), they are said to be “impacted.” Impacted teeth can cause a number of serious problems: These may include pain, an increased potential for bacterial infections, periodontal disease, and even the formation of cysts (pockets of infection below the gum line), which can eventually lead to tooth and bone loss.
In most cases, the best treatment for impacted wisdom teeth is extraction (removal) of the problem teeth. Wisdom tooth extraction is a routine, in-office procedure that is usually performed under local anesthesia or “conscious sedation,” a type of anesthesia where the patient remains conscious (able to breathe normally and respond to stimuli), but is free from any pain or distress. Anti-anxiety medications may also be given, especially for those who are apprehensive about dental procedures.
So if you find you need your wisdom teeth extracted, don’t be afraid to “Break Free” like Ariana Grande did; whether you post the results on social media is entirely up to you. If you would like more information about wisdom tooth extraction, please call our office to schedule a consultation. You can learn more in the Dear Doctor magazine articles “Wisdom Teeth” and “Removing Wisdom Teeth.”
The March 27th game started off pretty well for NBA star Kevin Love. His team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, were coming off a 5-game winning streak as they faced the Miami Heat that night. Less than two minutes into the contest, Love charged in for a shot on Heat center Jordan Mickey—but instead of a basket, he got an elbow in the face that sent him to the floor (and out of the game) with an injury to his mouth.
In pictures from the aftermath, Love’s front tooth seemed clearly out of position. According to the Cavs’ official statement, “Love suffered a front tooth subluxation.” But what exactly does that mean, and how serious is his injury?
The dental term “subluxation” refers to one specific type of luxation injury—a situation where a tooth has become loosened or displaced from its proper location. A subluxation is an injury to tooth-supporting structures such as the periodontal ligament: a stretchy network of fibrous tissue that keeps the tooth in its socket. The affected tooth becomes abnormally loose, but as long as the nerves inside the tooth and the underlying bone have not been damaged, it generally has a favorable prognosis.
Treatment of a subluxation injury may involve correcting the tooth’s position immediately and/or stabilizing the tooth—often by temporarily splinting (joining) it to adjacent teeth—and maintaining a soft diet for a few weeks. This gives the injured tissues a chance to heal and helps the ligament regain proper attachment to the tooth. The condition of tooth’s pulp (soft inner tissue) must also be closely monitored; if it becomes infected, root canal treatment may be needed to preserve the tooth.
So while Kevin Love’s dental dilemma might have looked scary in the pictures, with proper care he has a good chance of keeping the tooth. Significantly, Love acknowledged on Twitter that the damage “…could have been so much worse if I wasn’t protected with [a] mouthguard.”
Love’s injury reminds us that whether they’re played at a big arena, a high school gym or an outdoor court, sports like basketball (as well as baseball, football and many others) have a high potential for facial injuries. That’s why all players should wear a mouthguard whenever they’re in the game. Custom-made mouthguards, available for a reasonable cost at the dental office, are the most comfortable to wear, and offer protection that’s superior to the kind available at big-box retailers.
If you have questions about dental injuries or custom-made mouthguards, please contact our office or schedule a consultation. You can read more in the Dear Doctor magazine articles “The Field-Side Guide to Dental Injuries” and “Athletic Mouthguards.”
Ever since childhood, when her career as a model and actress took off, Brooke Shields has enjoyed worldwide recognition — through advertisements for designer jeans, appearances on The Muppet Show, and starring roles in big-screen films. But not long ago, that familiar face was spotted in an unusual place: wearing a nasal anesthesia mask at the dentist's office. In fact, Shields posted the photo to her own Instagram account, with the caption “More dental surgery! I grind my teeth!” And judging by the number of comments the post received, she's far from alone.
In fact, researchers estimate that around one in ten adults have dental issues that stem from teeth grinding, which is also called bruxism. (Many children also grind their teeth, but it rarely causes serious problems, and is often outgrown.) About half of the people who are teeth grinders report problems like persistent headaches, jaw tenderness and sore teeth. Bruxism may also result in excessive tooth wear, and may damage dental work like crowns and bridges; in severe cases, loosened or fractured teeth have been reported.
Researchers have been studying teeth grinding for many years; their findings seem to indicate that it has no single cause. However, there are a number of factors that play a significant role in this condition. One is the anatomy of the jaw itself, and the effect of worn or misaligned teeth on the bite. Another factor relates to changes in brain activity that occur during the sleep cycle. In fact, nocturnal (nighttime) bruxism is now classified as a sleep-related movement disorder. Still other factors, such as the use of tobacco, alcohol and drugs, and a high level of stress or anxiety, can make an individual more likely to experience bruxism.
What can be done for people whose teeth grinding is causing problems? Since this condition may have many causes, a number of different treatments are available. Successful management of bruxism often begins by striving to eliminate the factors that may cause problems — for example, making lifestyle changes to improve your health, creating a soothing nighttime environment, and trying stress-reduction techniques; these may include anything from warm baths and soft music at bedtime, to meditation and mindfulness exercises.
Several dental treatments are also available, including a custom-made occlusal guard (night guard) that can keep your teeth from being damaged by grinding. In some cases, a bite adjustment may also be recommended: In this procedure, a small amount of enamel is removed from a tooth to change the way it contacts the opposite tooth, thereby lessening the biting force on it. More invasive techniques (such as surgery) are rarely needed.
A little tooth grinding once in a while can be a normal response to stress; in fact, becoming aware of the condition is often the first step to controlling it. But if you begin to notice issues that could stem from bruxism — or if the loud grinding sounds cause problems for your sleeping partner — it may be time to contact us or schedule an appointment. You can read more about bruxism in the Dear Doctor magazine article “Stress and Tooth Habits.”


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The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says the country recorded crude oil and gas export sales of 434.85million dollars in January.
The corporation disclosed this in it’s Monthly Financial and Operations Report released in Abuja, yesterday.
The sales, the NNPC said, represents an increase of 94.30 per cent pitched against the December 2019 figures.
It said that the month’s crude oil export sales contributed 336.65million dollars (77.42 per cent) of the dollar transactions for the period, compared to the 136.36million dollars sales in the previous month.
It added that export gas sales in January amounted to 98.20 million dollars even as it noted that 2019 to January 2020 crude oil and gas transactions valued at 5.18billion dollars were exported. The report added that the vandalism of NNPC pipelines across the country recorded a phenomenal spike of 50 per cent increase in January.
“60 pipeline points were vandalized, compared to the 40 incidents recorded in December 2019.
“Atlas Cove-Mosimi and Mosimi-Ibadan axis pipelines accounted for 50 per cent and 17 per cent of the breaks respectively, while all other routes accounted for the remaining 33 per cent,” it said.
The report stated that to ensure steady supply and effective distribution of Premium Motor Spirit, otherwise called petrol, across the Country, 1.20billion litres of the white product, translating to 38.68mn liters/day, were supplied for the month.
It noted that the corporation had continued to diligently monitor the daily stock of fuel to achieve a smooth distribution of petroleum products and zero fuel queue across the nation.
In the gas sector, NNPC revealed that out of the 253.09billion cubic feet (BCF) of gas supplied in January, a total of 151.16BCF of gas was commercialised, consisting of 36.20BCF and 114.96BCF for the domestic and export market, respectively.
This, it said, translated to 1,167.80million standard cubic Feet (mmscfd) of gas supply to the domestic market, with 3,708.23mmscfd of gas supplied to the export market during the month.
The report further stated that 59.89 per cent of the average daily gas produced was commercialised, while the balance of 40.11 per cent was re-injected, used as Upstream fuel gas or flared. Gas flare rate was 7.90 per cent for the month under review.
According to the report, it is 643.59mmscfd, compared with an average gas-flare rate of 8.46 per cent i.e. 671.40mmscfd, for the period January 2019 to January 2020.
“Out of the 1,167.80mmscfd of gas supplied to the domestic market in January 2020, about 639.70mmscfd of gas, representing 54.78 per cent, was supplied to gas-fired power plants.
“The balance of 528.10mmscfd or 45.22 per cent was supplied to other industries,” it said.
ICT Skills’ll Deliver Economic Independence To Nigerian Girls – NITDA
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has said that if Nigerian girls are taught relevant Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills at a young age, they will be set up for economic independence in future.
The Agency who made this remark through a press release signed by its Head, Corporate Affairs and External Relations, Mrs Hadiza Umar, joined the global community to mark the “Girls in ICT Day.” The day which is marked annually on the fourth Thursday in April falls on the 23rd April this year.
In the statement, Mrs Umar said that the Agency is highlighting the need to promote technology career opportunities for girls and women in ICT, the world’s fastest growing sector.
She said, “During this year’s celebration, NITDA is drawing attention to the critical need for more girls and women to participate actively in the ICT sector of our economy. The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) had estimated skills shortfall of over two million jobs in the ICT sector within the next few years. This opens a huge opportunity for girls and young women who have the ability to learn Coding, Apps Development, Computer Science and other ICT related courses.
“This will not only make them ready for a successful career in the ICT sector, but ICT skills are rapidly becoming a strong advantage for students in just about any other field they might choose to pursue. With technology playing vital role in all manner of careers, from Arts to Social Sciences, and from Law to History, to Graphic Design, learning ICT skills at a young age will set girls up for economic independence. Furthermore, the ICT sector needs more girls and women and celebrating a day like this reminds us that ICT helps to improve the lives of people everywhere.
“It contributes significantly towards better healthcare, better environmental management, better communication, and better educational systems that transform the way children and adults learn. NITDA, in its proactive manner and in line with the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy as well as in furtherance of bridging the gender imbalance in ICT in Nigeria, has embarked on series of Capacity Building programmes for women and girls across the country. Girls with ICT skills can expect to earn good wages and enjoy huge career opportunities.
Keystone Bank Disowns Ex-staff, Fake Investment Company
Keystone Bank Limited has alerted customers of the activities of one Mr. Obinna Onuselogu, who parades a company, Triple C Investment Limited, as an affiliate of the bank with the aim of defrauding unsuspecting members of the public.
The bank, in a statement yesterday, said Onuselogu, who used to be a staff, was no longer in its employ.
It added that anyone who transacts any business with him purportedly in the name of the bank does so at his/her own risk.
“Please note further that Keystone Bank is neither related nor affiliated to any company known as Triple C Investment Limited, which Mr. Onuselogu claims to be its chief executive officer.
“Anyone who transacts any business with him purportedly in the name of Keystone Bank does so at his/her own risk,” the statement said.
It was learnt that the ex-staff has been using the name of the bank and its executives claiming to be in partnership with the bank with the intent of defrauding unsuspecting members of the public.
The bank said it was working on a legal process and security agents to put an end to the unscrupulous activities of the so-called Tripple C Investment and its agents.
Fishermen Union Warn Against Dead Floating Fish Consumption
The Bonny Indigenous Fishermen’s Cooperative Union has set up a 20-man task force to work with the police and arrest any person or group of persons found with the polluted floating fish along Bonny sea and creeks.
President of the union, comrade Promise Bristol, made this known in a chat with newsmen in Bonny.
Bristol observed that a large quantity of different species of fish were found dead, floating on the sea, from the Atlantic Ocean to the communities and fishing ports in Andoni and Bonny Local Government Areas.
According to him, the species of fish included croaker, popularly known as “broke marriage”, “shine nose”, mackerel, among others.
Bristol lamented that the incident had brought untold hardship to the fishermen in the areas, saying that fishing is their only source of livelihood and appealed to government at all levels to come to their aid.
Bristol said the cause of the death of the fishes was unknown and warned members of the public against their consumption, pointing out that consumption of such fishes could be detrimental to human health.
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Mr Bullock was countering suggestions that shoppers would feel the pinch when the UK leaves the EU.
He said: “As we get closer to leaving the EU, the more frequently dissident ‘remainers’ repeat their failed arguments from the referendum campaign.
“Paradoxically, although ‘Project Fear’ has been shown to be a nonsense, the more its protagonists return to it.
“We must reject their scare stories - there is no reason at all why Brexit should lead to higher food prices.
“Only 30 per cent of our food is imported from EU countries. In other words, 70 per cent of it, is not.
“Indeed, we should have every confidence prices will fall, as we are able to open up to new markets, and farmers globally realise they can trade with Britain without the EU’s Common External Tariff .
“Reports have shown Brexit could, for example, allow us to buy cheaper fruit and vegetables from Africa, with supermarkets looking to switch suppliers to those in both Africa and Asia. This would mean better prices for customers and boost ‘trade, not aid’ in a positive way.
“That food prices should fall after leaving the EU is not a wild prediction.
“Europhile Ted Heath expected food prices to rise 2.5 per cent each of the first six years Britain was in the EEC – why should they not fall when we leave?”
Mr Bullock also pointed to research from Warwick Lightfoot at the Policy Exchange which estimated food prices are 17 per cent higher in the EU, than they would be outside.
He concluded: “The poorer people are, the higher proportion of their income is spent on food. It is the lowest paid who have been hit in their shopping baskets by our membership of the EU.”


Here is a quick breakdown on my top 5 lightweight hunting scopes.
Best FFP Hunting Scope
Western hunting demands an optic built for long range and the long haul, and the Razor® HD LHT™ 4.5-22×50 FFP delivers. You still get the core of the Razor® HD LHT™, including a stunning HD optical system and rugged build in a hunting scope that’s among the lightest in its class. Where the Razor® HD LHT™ 4.5-22×50 FFP distances itself is in offering more magnification, and a first focal plane reticle featuring the XLR-2 reticle system, which is intuitive, easy to use, and illuminated. You also get our RevStop™ Zero System for a reliable return to zero after dialing in the field, and a locking elevation turret keeps your zero safe.
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Editors Hunting Scope Pick
When it comes to low-light performance, the TORIC UHD 3-15×42 is alone in its class. Utilizing our proprietary Ultra High Definition (UHD) optical system, which incorporates fully multi-coated SCHOTT High Transmission (HT) glass, and extra-low dispersion (ED) lens to provide sharp, see bright images in all light situations and at longer distances. TORIC scopes are engineered in the U.S. and built in Japan with precision components to the highest tolerances by one of the leading optical manufacturers in the world.
Best Value SFP Hunting Scope
This scope is made for anything and everything. Its 3-15 magnification range lets you take full advantage of any situation. Crank the power down to three for thick timber hunting, ratchet it up to 15 for your trek across the open plains, or go anywhere in-between during your range days. The VX-5HD 3-15×44 has the versatility to dominate them all.
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Best SFP Hunting Scope
The illuminated Z8i 2-16×50 P impresses with a 21 m (63 ft) field of view and details at up to 16x magnification during stalking, as well as hide and driven hunting. In addition, its high light transmission means that this rifle scope is best equipped for use in poor light conditions.
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Best Value Hunting Scope
Maximize your Long Range performance with the Ultimate TEKOA rifle scope package. Kit includes TEKOA 4-16X44 BDC rifle scope, TEKOA High Profile Turret kit with Zero Stop and Lock as well as a 2″ Sunshade. The TEKOA HD 4-16×44 with a BDC reticle incorporates SCHOTT HT (High Transmission) glass and TRACT’s High Definition technology for improved image quality and superior light transmission performance. The TEKOA scopes are built in Japan with precision components to the highest tolerances by one of the leading optical manufacturers in the world.


As the acclaimed three-piece Australian outfit Crooked Colours continue their second major US headlining tour, the band today release ‘Do It Like You’ as the second single from their forthcoming LP. A peculiar and experimental follow up to ‘I’ll Be There,’ the new single shows a more inventive side of Crooked Colours as they trade pop chords for mystical cuts.
“‘Do It Like You’ was written on the road whilst we were touring Europe and it was the first track we wrote that really encompassed the sound we were chasing for the second record. Releasing and touring our first album gave us a real sense of what we enjoyed playing live and what made us feel most connected with our crowds. Finding direction was guided so much by the relationships we built with new fans and friends we made and that felt like the perfect fit for the second single to show.” – Phil, Crooked Colours.
‘Do It Like You’ arrives just two months after ‘I’ll Be There’, which the band used to announce their forthcoming record due in 2019. Equally, it was paired with the announcement of the band’s massive US headline tour, which they are currently in the middle of. Crooked Colours have recently graced Toronto, Montreal, New York, and Suwannee’s Hulaween Festival, as they gear up for a huge shows at LA’s El Rey Theatre, SF’s Great American Music Hall, Chicago’s Lincoln hall and more.
Recently celebrating the first anniversary of their debut album ‘Vera’, Crooked Colours have been humbled by the overwhelming support from fans and industry alike over the last 18 months. 2018 saw the band hit the road with Irish singer EDEN on the UK and Europe legs of his album tour run. The project and new exposure has taken the trio to new heights, with the album hitting #1 on the iTunes Electronic chart and receiving a staggering 50 million collective online streams, which led to extensive touring of Australia, United States, UK and Europe totaling an impressive 83 shows and festivals to date.
Penned during their time on the road, ‘I’ll Be There’ was a perfect re-introduction for the group, taking some of the instrumental timbre which has become synonymous with the Crooked Colours style, whilst injecting layered tribal influenced vocals, hypnotic loops, and driving synths throughout. Now, ‘Do It LIke You’ is its more inspired follow up and prepares fans for the sonic odyssey that the band’s sophomore LP will act as.
Having only toured locally prior to the release of ‘Vera’ it is a huge testament to the band, that in their first overseas ventures throughout 2017/18 they managed to sell out shows in Los Angeles, New York, London, Manchester, Amsterdam, Berlin, and Stockholm only naming a few.
‘Do It Like You’ is out now on Sweat It Out.


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Free Pattern and Video Tutorial
Motifs are one of my favorite things to crochet. Not only do they give you that near instant gratification but they also make larger projects such as afghans seem less daunting. As if this wasn’t great enough, they are awesome scrap busting and learning opportunities.
So what can you make with motifs? The answer is simple, just about anything! Here is a list I’ve compiled to give you some creative inspiration:
- Baby blankets and afghans (Check out my beautiful scrapghan made using motifs!)
- Purses/Handbags (Check out my granny square tote!)
- Cup Cozies
- Sunglasses Case
- Hat brim accents
- Pillows (Check out my Retro Granny Square Pillow!)
- Stuffed Animals
- Table Runners
This is really only a glimpse of what you can do with crochet motif patterns. Let’s check out the Circle in a Square Motif. It creates even more visual interest by incorporating a circle into the traditional granny square. You can really play with color with this crochet motif pattern!
Circle in a Square Motif
Crochet Pattern by B. Hooked Crochet, Copyright 2014.
Please do not copy, sell or redistribute this pattern without first obtaining my permission. Items produced using this pattern may be sold, however please do not use the photo above.
This pattern is written in US crochet terms
Gather your supplies…
- 5 colors of worsted weight yarn (I Love This Cotton shown) Approx 21 yards each motif
- 5 mm crochet hook
- Darning needle
The finished motif using a worsted weight (#4) yarn and a 5 mm hook is a 4.5″ square. Please note that sizing may vary slightly based on your yarn choice and crocheting style.
- Ch – chain
- Sc – single crochet
- Dc – double crochet
- Tc – treble crochet
- Slst – slip stitch
This pattern is worked in the round starting at the center of the motif outward. The pattern and video tutorial suggests that you chain colors each round, but this is not a requirement. You can get as creative as you want with the color choices!
I have chosen to use Hobby Lobby’s I Love This Cotton for my motif. The pattern lists my color choices as follows:
- Color A – Dove
- Color B – Dark Denim
- Color C – Pale Denim
- Color D – Stonewash
- Color E – Red
This tutorial is also available in a left handed version. Click here to be directed to the left handed video on YouTube.
Color A: Ch 3. Join with a slst to the first chain to form a ring. Ch 3 (counts as dc). Dc into the center of the ring and Ch 2. *Dc 2, Ch 2* into the center of the ring and repeat at * 4 more times. Join with a slst. (6 groups of 2 Dc and 2 Ch) Optional: Bind off color A
Color B: Bind on at any Ch 1 space and Ch 3. Dc, Ch 2, 2 Dc in the same space. *In the next ch 1 space, 2 Dc, Ch 2, 2 Dc, Ch 2*. Repeat from * for every Ch 1 space. Join with a slst. (6 groups of 2 Dc, Ch 2, 2 Dc) Optional: Bind off Color B
Color C: Bind on at any Ch 2 space and Ch 3. Dc 2 more times into the same space and Ch 2. *In the next ch 2 space, 3 Dc, Ch 2*. Repeat from * for every Ch 2 space. Join with a slst. (12 groups of 3 Dc) Optional: Bind off Color C
Color D: Bind on at any Ch 2 space and Ch 3. 2 Dc into the same space. In the next ch 2 space, 3 Tc, Ch 2, 3 Tc. In the next two ch 2 spaces, 3 Dc. In the next ch 2 space, 3 Tc, Ch 2, 3 Tc. In the next two ch 2 spaces, 3 Dc. In the next ch 2 space, 3 Tc, Ch 2, 3 Tc. In the next two ch 2 spaces, 3 Dc. In the next ch 2 space, 3 Tc, Ch 2, 3 Tc. In the last ch 2 space, 3 Dc. Join with a slst. (4 courners and 8 groups of 3 Dc) Optional: Bind off Color D
Color E: Bind on at any stitch and Ch 1. Sc in every stitch including the space in between the groups of 3 Dc. When you reach a corner, 2 Sc, Ch 2, 2 Sc. Complete the round for a total of 76 Sc stitches. At end of round, join with a slst. Bind off and weave in your ends.

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Alpine 2012 Local Government Area Profiles
From the dataset abstract
The Local Government Area profiles are produced annually, from data provided by a range of sources. The profiles currently include around 140 indicators relating to population,...
|Release Date||December 27, 2013|
|Temporal Coverage Start||January 1, 2012|
|Temporal Coverage End||December 31, 2012|

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On my way south from Oregon, I stopped to take the tour of Shasta Dam. This dam was started in 1937 and was completed in 1945 at a cost of $121 million. It is the key storage facility in one of the world's most elaborate and extensive water development projects - the Central Valley Project. The dam is 602 feet height and 3,460 feet wide. It is 883 feet thick at the base with over 6 million cubic yards of concrete.
Let's take a look:
We took the elevator down the the 13th level and walked through the dam to the face of the spillway.
And then there is the Power House with its five 15-foot diameter pin stocks:
Each of the five generators can produce 142 megawatts of power.
A very impressive facility to say the least.


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Your Visit | Overview
The DHHP team is based out of these Boston Children’s Hospital locations:
- Boston Children's Brookline
- Boston Children's Waltham
- Boston Children's Peabody
- Boston Children’s Weymouth
How do I make an appointment?
What needs to happen before the appointment?
Please contact your primary care physician or referring physician (i.e., otolaryngologist, neurologist, etc.) for an updated referral.
Once your intake paperwork has been reviewed and approved for scheduling, it may be necessary to obtain prior authorization from your insurance carrier. Please contact your insurance company for details. Our administrative team can assist with appropriate current procedural terminology (CPT) codes that may be needed for medical billing.
A patient whose family does not have their insurance referral and/or wishes to be seen outside their plan may pay for their visit at the time of service.
What should I bring to the appointment?
If your child uses hearing assistive technology (HAT), it is advised that they bring their HAT to the DHHP appointments. This may include hearing aid(s), cochlear implant(s), BAHA, and/or personal FM system.
We ask for any adult attending a visit at Boston Children’s please have a photo ID on them. Adults may be asked to show photo ID prior to entering the hospital.
What happens during the appointment?
Please visit the Audiology Program's programs and services page for additional details regarding your audiology appointment.
Please contact Boston Children’s Global Services if you are an international patient interested in pursuing a Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program evaluation.
Boston Children's Brookline
2 Brookline Place
Brookline, MA 02445
Boston Children’s Waltham
9 Hope Ave.
Waltham, MA 02453
Please check in at the Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Enhancement welcome desk on the second floor of the west wing. You will then be directed to our clinic on the second floor of the north wing.
Boston Children’s Peabody
10 Centennial Drive
Peabody, MA 01960
Boston Children’s Weymouth
The Stetson Building
541 Main St.
Weymouth, MA 02190
Please check in at the main desk within Suite 102. You will then be directed to our clinic.
Free parking is available in the Stetson Building parking lot.


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As a photographer, I am drawn to the rough beauty of abandoned spaces. These are places that once buzzed with purpose and activity, but now lie in quite ruin; around them a certain sadness hangs. At the same time, their decline and slow destruction has its own beauty and carry a strength and dignity in their ruin that becomes much more: they reveal the past ingenuity as the evolution of our culture and landscape moves on.
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Increased Traffic Enforcement for holiday ...
Just in time for the Christmas ...
TYLER, December 27, 2013— The Tyler Police Department has issued a holiday safety advisory in regard to New Year 2014 celebrations.
Tyler Police Department will participate in the ‘No-Refusal’ DWI Campaign once again this year. Upon the arrest of a suspected drunk driver, he or she will be asked if they would submit to a breath or a blood test. If the driver refuses and says “No” officers will obtain an immediate search warrant signed by a judge on call to have blood drawn by a nurse on staff at the Smith County Jail. Tyler PD would like to urge citizens not to drink and drive.
In regard to New Year celebrations, The Tyler Police Department reminds everyone that all unauthorized fireworks are prohibited in the City of Tyler unless you have obtained a special permit from the City.
Tyler Police also would like to remind the citizens that the discharge of firearms into the air in celebration is a violation of the law. The act of discharging a firearm in the air is seen by some as a harmless expression of their parent culture or of good cheer. The reckless use of any firearm is hazardous, and the act of indiscriminately discharging a firearm in celebration is not as harmless as some believe.
Celebratory Gunfire, that is, shots fired in the air, has caused injury, death and property damage world-wide. Any falling object of sufficient mass accelerated by gravity alone has the potential to cause serious injury or death. There are several documented instances of citizens being killed by gunfire in the United States alone.
Tyler PD would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday.
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