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The 1950s and the rise of the teenager in the vibrant post-war Medway towns is a neglected subject. The Beatles and the 1960s caused a revolution in music — but they by no means started it, as Roy Morgan recalls so vividly.
Two Gillingham dance halls were much favoured by the young stuff of the day in the 1950s: the Pav and the Paget.
The Pav was at the lower end Canterbury Street, almost opposite St Mark's Church and the Paget was in Paget Row off Paget Street not half a mile away.
The attraction of these two venues to the young teens of the Medway towns was that they both presented, on a Saturday evening, the top big bands, now called swing bands, of the day and also the very best traditional and modern jazz groups to be found in the British Isles.
These bands played the latest and best of British dance and jazz music of the time — you could listen to it, dance to it or, more often as far as the majority of patrons were concerned, jive to it.
The Pav was the more popular of the two because it had a top-name band practically every Saturday night; the Paget's performances were much more infrequent.
The Pav was run by a Mr Squires, who was always standing alongside the pay kiosk to make sure that all patrons were suitably dressed and otherwise presentable. He was maybe in his forties with dark, wavy hair and always very smartly, neatly dressed in a dark suit and tie.
The Paget was looked after by Reg Adams who also provided the resident band to play at the start and in the interval of the evening if there was a big name band on the programme. Reg was the drummer. I don't know if either of these two gentlemen were involved in the ownership of the dance halls.
The resident band at the Pav was led by Brian Jenner who was, I understand, a farmer of sorts near Maidstone. He played trumpet very well and sang a bit. When he retired from the scene he was replaced by Alan Ryder who led his band on alto sax. I believe that Alan is still around and playing. He is/was a brilliant alto player in the modern jazz style.
Brian Jenner always played what he called the top 10 tunes of the day and this usually happened towards the end of the evening. These tunes were played without stop, one after the other and it was imperative that the lads had, by then, sorted out the girl most worthy of their attention especially if the question "Can I see you home?" was to be asked.
Some of the songs of the day were jazzy or up-tempo and some were dreamy. The dreamy ones were called "bum feelers".
At 11.45 the dance ended and a fleet of double-deckers waited outside to carry patrons to the four corners of the Medway Towns and a little beyond. If you were going to see a girl home then you walked her home if she lived nearby or got onto whichever bus she needed and then walked back.
Very few of us lads had cars or motorbikes in those days. A mate and I once bussed two girls home and then had to walk back home in Strood from Tovil in Maidstone. And it was raining.
However it was normal, as far as I was concerned, living in Strood and not having chatted up a bird, to take that bus but to dismount at the Chatham station stop, one of several, and go to the pie stall which was a caravan cafe just below the station.
This was a congregation point for late-night revellers on their way home for a cup of tea or coffee but most of all for a Humphries meat pie. They were delicious.
I think the little old guy that ran the stall was named Syd. There was sometimes a disagreement between the more antagonistic or drunk customers but it was easy enough to move away from the fracas and get on with munching at your pie and sipping your tea.
All change: two nights for the price of one
It was normal for us to get a pass-out for the interval at the Pav and go to the British Queen on the opposite corner to St Mark's Church and have a bottle of brown ale but we sometimes went to the Sunny Cafe just above the Pav on the corner of Lock Street and Canterbury Street for a cup of tea and perhaps egg and chips. Very good egg and chips at The Sunny.
There were times when both the Pav and the Paget had such great bands on the same Saturday night making it difficult for us lads to choose which one to go to. The solution was for us to split more or less 50-50 for half to the Pav and half to the Paget.
At the interval we would all meet in the British Queen with our pass-outs and swap so that we got to hear both bands. It was obviously not in the best of interests to chat up a bird in the first half if you weren't going to be there for the second
Drainpipe trousers, with DA styling by Lance
Dress codes were specific. If you were into the modern jazz scene then you wore a suit, usually of a dark blue or grey, shirt, maybe with a button-down collar and a narrow tie with two-colour diagonal stripes.
These ties were to be found only in Woolworths and it was our practice to go there, when possible, on Saturday afternoon to see if they had a combination of colours that you hadn't got. Trousers were "pegged" or "drainpipe" with a circumference at the turn-up usually of between 13 and 15 inches depending on choice. Suit jackets were referred to as "drape jackets".
Shoes were preferably with toecaps and a heavy notched welt. Haircuts were "bop style duck's arse" by the favourite barber of the in crowd, Lance Onslow. His shop was opposite St Margaret's Banks in Rochester just along towards Star Hill from the North Foreland pub. If you wanted a haircut by Lance on a Saturday afternoon you faced a wait of maybe two hours but it was worth it to get it right.
The dress for girls in the "bop" fashion was varied but most often they wore white blouses and a short, waist-length jacket with long skirts to ankle length and flat shoes known as pumps. Hairstyles varied from pageboy to beehive.
On Sunday evenings the jazz scene with local musicians, including some off-duty Royal Marine bandsmen, moved to the Piggeries Restaurant opposite Laveys gent's outfitters. Down a flight of stairs and you were in the back room of the restaurant which had an entrance on to Medway Street.
It was usual, before going into the Piggeries and during the half-time break, to have a half in the Sun Shades, which was the lower bar of the Sun Hotel on the corner of High Street and Medway Street. It was later the site of BBC Radio Kent.
Changing bands at the Hammersmith Palais
During the Sunday evening session we would often make arrangements, if there was nothing on at the Pav or Paget, to go to one of several dance venues to hear the bands of the day. One of the crowd was a guy named John Lytton (I think that's how his name was spelt). He was a bus driver for the Chatham Traction company and after we had decided where we wanted to go, he would arrange for a coach and drive it to the venue. And back of course, when he used to switch off all of the lights in the coach.
We used to visit Hammersmith Palais to hear Vic Lewis and the Wimbledon Palais to hear Ken Mackintosh. We went to hear the Oscar Rabin Band at the Old Opera House in London, Ted Heath, Johnny Dankworth, Toni Anton, The Squadronaires, Harry Gold & his Pieces of Eight and other big bands and smaller jazz groups. We went to the Star Hotel Ballroom in Maidstone, to the Coronation Ballroom in Ramsgate, to Aylesford Paper Mills social club and to the Orchid Ballroom in Purley.
Most of these bands came to the Pav and Paget in any case but if there was nowt on at either then we went to wherever the music was.
I can tell you from an old diary that on Saturday 19 January 1952, Kenny Baker's Dozen were playing at the Pav and Johnny Dankworth was at the Paget. On 14 June the Kirchin Brothers band were at the Pav. The 1 November saw The Ralph Sharon Quintet at the Pav. He subsequently became Tony Bennett's long-time musical director.
From the same 1952 diary I can see that Kit Tomkins was living at 5 Scott's Terrace, Chatham, and Naomi Baker was at 70 Darnley Road, Strood…
35 Responses to Before the Beatles: the bop boys and the jive halls
Grales12 says:
Roy Morgan mentions the pie stall. It was run by Mr and Mrs West for years and was a great place to meet after a good night out. It stayed open until two in the morning. The sausage rolls and a mug of Bovril worked wonders for the walk home.
roy morgan again. says:
Thanks for comment 'grales12. but I still think the Humphries pies were the best.
Ian Underwood says:
Very interesting reading. Shows just how alive Kent really is.
John 'George' Forrester says:
I served an apprenticeship in the yard from 1951-56. I enjoyed your article — it was as exactly as I remember my teenage years in Gillingham. A couple of other worthwhile venues: Chatham Town Hall (the Danny Kent band) and up on the top road there was the Drill Hall (the Al Worth band). Interval time at the Pav was spend at the Anglo-Saxon pub in Paget Street.
Martin Plowman says:
Hi John, this is a very long shot but my partners Father (Sydney Edwards) played in the Danny Kent Band on Sax he is 92 now but we would love to find and more info that you might have about this band. Your reply is the only link that I can find up to date. If you can please help, Thank you Martin.
Olwen O'Dowd says:
I am pleased to read above article. In Twydall Library on Wednesday older residents meet for a chat and a cup of tea. Today we were discussing the Pav and Paget Street. I started going to Pav in 1960 when I was 18 after going to Paget Street to learn to dance.
Alan Ryder was leading the band by then and they had a lady singer. Of course by then rock'n'roll was popular. We were discussing the buses to take you home but I lived in Gillingham but many a Saturday night I walked up Canterbury Street to home with aching feet and no shoes on. I met my husband John who was Irish (he was working on the M2) at Pav and he was an excellent dancer. All the lads were turned out smartly and well behaved.
I will show the article to the people at Twydall library.
Pleased to hear that you enjoyed the article, Olwen. Shame though that you had to put up with that dreadful rock stuff. If we hadn't been smart and behaved we wouldn't have been allowed into the places. Alan Ryder was a brilliant alto player. I think that his singer was a friend of mine named Loretta Young. She lived in Strood and later sung with the Eddy James Quartet at Greenways on the A20 and other places.
mary weller says:
My father-in-law Fred Weller played with Eddy James and Loretta
barbara esposito says:
I wonder if anyone knows anything about Herbert Arthur Smith (1905-1968). He had a factory making neon signs,and another called (I think) Lustalol, or similar. He used to have a lot to do with dances in the Chatham/Gillingham area.
I know he was at The Central Hotel, Gillingham. My mother Beryl Smith used to do tap dancing with him when she was young. She's 85 now and lives in Australia. Also, he was something to do with The Reg Adams Band.
All her photographs were destroyed and I am trying to find out if anyone has any pictures etc. During the war he worked at Short Brothers, as did Beryl. She was a hairdresser in Gillingham. Does anyone remember her?
I was fascinated reading about the Pav and Paget where I went to learn ballroom in the mid 1970s. Does anyone know what happened to Len and Ina Wall who owned it? I believe they lived in Warren Road, Blue Bell Hill area and also had a bingo hall in Paget Row.
I learnt to dance there too in the 70′s, used to live in the shop in Stafford St….do you remember the young woman that worked for Len & Ena? Barbara or Brenda springs to mind……
The names Len and Ina ring a bell… I think Len formerly owned a taxi business in Gillingham, while Ina used to help out John and Wynne who had the Anglo Saxon pub… Ina wasn't a local girl and I seem to think they returned up north (Tyneside).
Marjorie Roper-Marshall says:
I found your website by accident – so glad I did, it took me back to 1954 when I was 16 and just started going to the Pavilion on a Saturday night, my dad was not happy "going to a dancehall" as he put it, I used to look forward so much to going. I remember Brian Jenner and the top 10, when you dreaded who you got for this one. I also remember going to the Pie stall by Chatham Station with my 1st real boyfriend. I can remember a girl called Shirley Buckle who sang at the pav now and again. I also went to dances at the Drill Hall on the top road as we called it then,. This was interesting as you then had the barracks up Darland Avenue. I now live in Bristol.
Don't go back to Gillingham very much – used to live in Longfellow Road, near the hospital – so changed now. Nice to read you website – thankyou.
You're most welcome – Steve
Joan medhurst says:
My husband says it was Reggie Keams who ran the Paget Halls and his son also of same name played the drums in the band. My husband's family ran the Napier Arms in Britton street where the dancers from Paget Halls used to come for drinks during the interval before the Paget Halls had a bar licence.
Derek Hatton says:
Reg Keame used to have a second-hand clothes shop near the end of Green Street/Gardiner Street in Canterbury Street, Gillingham. He also used to look for local bands to play at whichever venue he had on his books. Some were pubs some were small clubs and were mainly for bithdays/weddings/just entertainment. Most gigs were reasonably paid and I presume Reg received an agent bookings fee. Couple of bands I remember were Dougals Playmates and J Unity.
Spent many good times there. Happy days.
Lisa Jarvis says:
Does anyone have any old 1950′s photo's of the Pavilion in Gillingham?
Its my mothers funeral on Wednesdy 13th January 2016
and I would love to include some pics of her old dance haunt.. also 'The Strand' Outdoor pool in Gillingham
Lisa.
By the way my mothers name was Lilian Bradley, one of 6 sisters: Mabel, Joan, Iris, Sybil, Pamela, two brothers: Bill and Roy ( who died in WW2) Girls often nicknamed the 'Bragging Bradleys' – they were all good looking! :0) Lived in Pier Road, Gillingham.
She was 87 when she passed…
geoff erwin says:
I remember going to the pav in the Sixties. I had a ford zodiac and had great joy showing off by parking outside. so many years ago but life was much more fun then
Lester Dinnie says:
I was in a schoolboy band called The Dominators. We played as support act to Carter Lewis and the Southerners at the Paget, in 1962, I think and we were as awful as they were good.
We did get better and had one particularly good gig at the Rochester Corn Exchange along with Dave Champion and the Strangers.
Happy days !!
nikki pacquette says:
I am trying to put together a photo book for my mum and dad's 50th wedding anniversary and would like to find some photos of the PAV where they used to go dancing. Can you direct me as to where I may be able to find some . Ive tried searching google but nothing appears .. .Any ideas … the library perhaps?
Message for Nikki Pacquette,
Did you have any success in finding any pictures of the Pav? My mum used to go there alot in her youth with her sisters and would appreciate it if you found anything in your search.
Mrs Lisa Jarvis
Anthony Wade says:
I notice you never mentioned my father Ray Wade who was responsible for bringing Kenny Baker to the Pav in 1952. He also brought Johnny Dankworth and had Ronnie Verrell live with us.
He also got Ronnie Scott with Ted Heath Orchestra – and was responsible for booking the Beatles in Chatham in 1963 – I remember helping Ringo set his drums up for my dad – and retrieving John Lennon's stolen guitar.
I saw my father shouting at Jerry Lee Lewis for setting fire (literally) to the piano on stage. He made Jerry pay up for that. These were my fondest memories… my father was responsible for getting Kenny Baker's first job with Ted Heath – and also introduced Matt Monro to Ted.
Just for the record – The Ray Wade Showband was the most popular band of that era in the Medway towns. Great memories.
Anthony, Ray's son.
What great memories we have of your dad, Ray. I met my husband at the 2Rs which was run by Ray Wade and Ronnie Vaughan above the Piggeries in Chatham. In his latter years he was Father Christmas for my Travel Agency during an exhibition. Rita Arnold new Williams
Patrick Pyke says:
How wonderful to hear your comments about your dad, Ray Wade. I worked with Ray at NALGO in Regent's Park from 1947 to 1950 and found him a great friend as we were both into big band music. I was drummer with a jazz quartet. I remember Ray with his lovely suits and colourful ties, a couple of which he sold to me.
I was a few years younger than him and being only 17 probably looked upon him as a father figure. He set a trend in hairstyles and used to visit Ivan's in Jermyn Street regularly for his haircuts, which must have cost a fortune. I always remember going down the stairs at Regent's Park underground with him after he had had his hair styled. He would have to hold a newspaper behind his head to stop the downdraught from disturbing his locks.
I remember getting Ronnie Verral's tom-tom re skinned for him and collecting it with the promise by Ray that I could appear at the Pav with Claude Giddings for my trouble. Unfortunately it never transpired as I never had the chance to visit Gillingham, but Ray was a great teller of tales of the music industry and we used to slip down to the canteen to listen to the radio whenever Ted Heath was playing. Would love to know what happened to Ray with his great suits, ties and immaculate hair and handlebar moustache.
Jane blackwood says:
I have just found this site when researching to find my dad's swing band the Danny Kent band … he played the tenor saxophone and clarinet. He left the band in about 1950. He is sitting with me now aged 90 and just loving this experience.
His name is Syd Edwards he lived in White Road, Chatham.
We would love to hear of anymore information of the band etc.
Bob Morris says:
My Father was Percy Morris and was Bass player in Danny Kent's band in the 50s.
He also played in other bands including Eddy James and his Music and a larger band I think 7 or more musicias. The banners on the drum kit has a monogram LL – I have a vague recollection of a friend of Dad's called Les Leavie – not sure of spelling. Can anyone confirm?
I have several Photographs of him playing, It would be good to put names to some of the musicians shown.
Dad died in 2006
I am more than willing to share the photos if you are interested
Janeblackwood says:
My father Syd Edwards played the tenor sax in the Danny Kent band for many years . I believe he left in 1950 .
I would love to hear more from you and any info you have
My dad is now 92 and doing well
Phillip Bone says:
I came across this site by accident and thought you might like a bit more information about the 'Pav' as supplied by my late father, Roy Bone. Here's what he remembered:
Brian Jenner Band , Pavilion, Gillingham, 1960s
Lead alto sax, Alan Ryder
Second alto sax, Ron Simpson
First tenor sax, Roy Bone
Second tenor sax, Malcolm Scrivener
Baritone sax, Arthur Cameron
Trumpet, Brian Jenner
Drums, Ken Millard
Bass guitar, George Lawrence
Lead guitar, Graham ?
Piano, Charlie Swan
Singer, Shirley Spree
In the early days Claude Giddings used to play piano and supply the music, but was such a bad pianist they got rid of him and replaced him with Charlie Swan.
They used to play the latest top 10 hits every week from sheet music with no rehearsal!
They used to have a signature tune. (Couldn't remember its name)
Owner of the 'Pav' in 1960's was Mr Squires.
Brian Jenner died aged 87 in New Zealand.
George Phillips says:
A bit more info. I played lead guitar with Ray Dell and the Rockin' Deacons, a typical rock group of the day. We had a regular gig (very few months) in Gillingham – I'm sure it was the Pav. It had a superb jazz band with a great female vocalist who used to sit at the side of the stage when not singing. I lived right across London in Acton in those days but really looked forward to the Gillingham gig, despite the longish drive in our decrepit Bedford Dormobile.
I think the singer may have been 'Shirley Spree', but its a long time ago & my memories not so good these days!
James E. Newman says:
As far as I know my Dad Albert Newman played sax in the Brian Jenner band in the 50s. Does anyone remember him in that band or any other band? He also played flute and cClarinet.
Sid Anning says:
I met met my fiancée at the Pav in 1964 while serving on HMS Cavalier. Unfortunately, I got a Dear John on reaching Gibraltar after the ship was in a collision while being towed.
I always wondered what happened to that beautiful lady and never forgot her.
Last year I got in touch with her, and we are getting married on my 76th Birthday on the 3rd of August. If anyone has any photos of the Pav past and present, could they kindly send them on.
Terry lucas says:
Referring to west's pie stall if my memory serves me well the pies were Telfers.


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Examining the causes, effects, and consequences of Jewish Cultural Hegemony
Posted 02-05-2019 at 02:15 PM by Russell James
Updated 11-14-2021 at 12:16 PM by Russell James
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In the middle of the 20th century, America was the envy of the world. A beacon of freedom, it was still rejoicing in its vibrant, post-war economy, its population had exploded due to the "baby boom," and its people were the freest in the world. It was a nation aware, and justifiably proud, of its accomplishments. It produced more than any other nation. It had large stable families in which men and women worked together to raise strong future adults. It had industrial and political leaders that took pride in their social responsibilities. It had the lowest crime rate in the world, with a correspondingly low incarceration rate. It had shining cities that were the jewels of the world. Its infrastructure was second-to-none. It had the best healthcare system, an honest government, low taxes, and a booming economy. Its people were rightly proud of it -- and loyal to it. What happened in the intervening three quarters of a century?
Today, America's decaying inner-cities are cesspools of crime and blight. Black-on-White assault, muggings, robberies, home invasions, car-jackings, rapes, and murders are the norm. Graffiti and decay are everywhere. Elderly residents are afraid to venture out -- day or night. The poverty rate is rising even faster than the tax rate that overburdens America's working class. Diseases like tuberculosis, that had once been eradicated, have returned. New diseases like AIDS pop up semi-regularly. Ideas like civic duty, patriotism, and freedom are openly scorned. Its healthcare system is failed and its education system is corrupt -- focused on teaching "tolerance" and other socialist ideologies, rather than giving its students an education useful in the real world. Political and financial corruption are rife. Its economy is dying. Its good-paying, manufacturing jobs are off-shored, and unfettered mass immigration allows hostile, third-world invaders in to take the service jobs that can't be sent overseas. Those invaders are then given social welfare largely unavailable to the average American and, as if to add insult to injury, are taught to resent White America. Ennui and civic indifference grow daily.
Attacks on constitutionally protected freedoms are frequent. Increased substance abuse (especially abuse of prescription medications) abounds. The institution of family is ridiculed and subverted. Every kind of sexual deviancy is advanced as normal. Everyone, including children, are encouraged to be as promiscuous as they like. At the same time, abortion and birth control are heavily promoted leading to a dangerous decline in birthrates. White American women are having 1.3 children per each--the replacement level is 2.1, and increasing numbers of the children White women are having, are non-White. Aggravating this problem is the fact that, beginning over the last decade, life expectancy for White Americans is declining.
White America is going extinct. This deplorable fact is frequently lauded by corporate and civic leaders alike--who seem to endlessly wax poetic about the "browning of America"--as if it is a good thing. The media barrages us with hyper-sexual, near-pornographic images of ourselves and invariably portrays White men as weak, foolish, and inferior in every way to women and non-White males. And America is enmeshed in endless wars that in no way preserve or advance our interests.
How has this come about?
The answer, in a word, is "globalism" or the drive toward a one world empire and global governance. We are told that globalism is a natural result of advances in technology and human understanding and that it is desirable. The truth is, it is unnatural, unhealthy, and undesirable, in fact, it is absolutely destructive of freedom. And ultimately it is unsustainable. Our elites know this, but they still impose it on us. Why? To answer that we must understand the root cause of the problem.
The driving forces behind globalism are Jewish Supremacy, corporate greed; and class, racial, ethnic, religious, and gender antagonisms. The latter problems are creations and/or exacerbations of the first. Every bad idea and every destructive movement of the last 150 years has been founded, designed, organized, and financed by Jews. In the rare cases when it wasn't founded by Jews it was founded by a homosexual, who was then promoted and financed by Jews. For instance, movements like:
Communism (Karl Marx--Jew)
Psycho-analysis (Sigmund Freud--Jew)
Trotskyism (Leon Trotsky--Jew)
Critical Analysis (Theodor Adorno & Walter Benjamin--Jews)
Cultural Anthropology (Franz Boas--Jew)
Marketing/Media Theory (Edward Bernays--Jew)
Economic Liberalism (John Maynard Keynes--homosexual & Milton Friedman--Jew)
Homosexuality (Alfred Kinsey--homosexual)
Feminism (too many Jewesses to name)
The Sexual Revolution (Kinsey again)
The Counter-Culture Revolution (Allen Ginsberg, Abbie Hoffman, & Jack Weinberger--Jews)
Neo-Conservatism (Leo Strauss & Irving Kristol--Jews)
Whiteness Studies (Noel Ignatiev--Jew)
were all founded by Jews or homosexuals and were all organized and funded by Jews, as well as being promoted heavily by the Jewish controlled media. The purpose of these movements was to provide the intellectual/philosophical foundation for the incessant attack on White America.
Corporatism (a.k.a. Trotskyism, Socialism, or neo-Conservatism), Economic Liberalism, and endless marketing/propaganda, constitute the foundation of current economic theory taught in universities and business schools across the nation. They also provide the philosophical argument for the "open borders" policy that has led to the off-shoring of our manufacturing base, which, in turn, is responsible for the out-of-control non-White immigration that is tearing at the fabric of our once largely homogeneous -- and thus stable -- society.
Feminism, the homosexual agenda, the sexual revolution, and Multiculturalism are largely responsible for the low birthrate of our people that is speeding us toward extinction. Fifty years ago, Whites were 33% of the world's population. Today we are 12% and declining rapidly. Estimates are that we will be 2-3% by the end of the century. If we can't get fair and honorable treatment from non-Whites in our own countries -- where we are still the majority -- how do you think we will fare under a global government when we represent less than 3% of the population? Further, the current policies that have led to our demographic decline are defined in Article 2b, c, and d of UN Resolution 260 as "genocide."
Communism, Cultural Anthropology, and Whiteness Studies (as well as some of the movements mentioned in the preceding paragraphs) are the theoretical underpinnings of the racial, ethnic, and religious hatred directed at European-Americans. This has lead to a rise in fear, uncertainty, and doubt in the White population of the world and constitutes serious mental harm. (This is also defined as genocide under Article 2b of UN Resolution 260.)
Because Jewish Supremacy is very real and is the source of all the other problems facing White humanity, I borrow a phrase from Henry Ford (who was well aware of the Jewish Problem), and call this blog, "The Foremost Problem."
The good news is that there are simple, practical steps you can implement in your life to mitigate and/or eliminate the destructive influence of Jewish power. Just follow as many of these principles as you can:
Monitor what you consume Because they have insinuated themselves into our society as its "middle men," Jewish Supremacists get a cut of almost everything you buy -- from the food you eat, to the clothes you wear, to the car you drive. Try to buy from Whites only (especially racially conscious Whites). Further, whenever possible, try to buy from small mom-and-pops and even better from resale shops. Grow as much of your own food as you can, growing a garden is both healthy and fun. Make as much of your own stuff as possible. A self-reliant lifestyle, if followed by enough people, will kill Jewish Hegemony.
Cut your cable Don't allow the Jewish/homosexual propaganda that passes for entertainment, into your home. Don't watch Jewish (Hollywood) produced TV or films. Also, don't buy their books, newspapers, or magazines. Today, with all of the content available online, this is easy to do. (The BitChute channel, TalieVision, has over 500 pro-White videos of every kind: movies, talk shows, documentaries, lectures, speeches, and more; the Colchester Collection has over 1,700 pro-White books; and the Patriot Portal has links to over 800 pro-White websites with several lifetimes worth of content.)
Homeschool If possible, homeschool your children, the public schools are cesspits of anti-White, misandristic perversion. Private schools are not much better. Again, with all of the resources available online, this is much easier to do today than it was a generation ago.
Behave morally This might seem superfluous, or even silly, to some, but in many ways it is actually key. Our Jewish Extremist enemies and their shabbas goy collaborators promote sexual depravity, including promiscuity, for two reasons, 1. it results in fewer White births, and 2. they believe it reduces resistance to their domination. They believe they can substitute sexual license for real freedoms. Cultivating a strong sense of racial identity (and thus racial responsibility) is the antidote to their poison. Develop a sense of purpose in life, find a spouse that will enable you to live a long, healthy, productive life with many children to help counter our demographic decline.
Have lots of White babies (Self explanatory.)
Vote against incumbents The Jewish radicals control our government through manipulation of public opinion using their control of the media and by buying our politicians. Voting against incumbents takes the latter away from them. There is, perhaps, not a single member of the US Congress who is not owned by the Jews or sufficiently cowed by them as to be rendered impotent in our struggle against them and none of them deserve to be re-elected.
Spread the word Talk to your family, friends, and associates about what you learn. Don't preach, cajole, or force the issue, but we must stop being afraid of foolish, meaningless words like anti-semite, racist, sexist, Islamaphobe, etc. If we can't find the courage to overcome name-calling, how are we going to preserve a future for our children?
(Editor's note: This article was originally published in July of 2009, it was revised in February of 2019, and again in November of 2021.)
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Hello, very good post but I noticed one serious mistake here. The founding father of modern liberal economy was Milton Friedman, not John Maynard Keynes
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Vauxhall track fire
Four fire engines and 21 firefighters and officers were called to a track fire at Vauxhall rail station this morning. The fire affected signalling cabling and as a result the power has been isolated.
There are a number of disruptions to trains in and out of Vauxhall and Waterloo station. As services return to normal passengers are advised to check the latest travel information(opens in a new window) before they travel.
London Fire Brigade Station Manager John Ryan said:
"Once the power was isolated firefighters quickly got to work to tackle the fire.
"We've now handed the incident over to rail staff, however an appliance remains on site as a precaution."
The Brigade was called at 0239 and was under control at 0828. Fire crews from Lambeth and Brixton fire engines were at the scene. The cause of the fire is under investigation.


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# Abortion
IFPA says the State is to blame for cases like Miss Y
The head of the IFPA says the recent abortion law needs to be repealed.
IN A POINTED criticism over the recent Miss Y case, the Irish Family Planning Association has said the State is to blame for the 'shambles' of Ireland's abortion law.
In an opinion piece published on TheJournal.ie this morning, chief executive Niall Behan said women who are pregnant and seeking asylum in Ireland find themselves "at the intersection of two state systems that deny them basic human dignity: the direct provision system and the law on abortion".
Without specifically mentioning the recent controversial Miss Y case, where a young asylum seeker had a Caesarean section under the new law after seeking an abortion, Behan said the Irish Constitution needs to be changed to repeal two articles to clarify the situation for women and girls seeking abortions.
Read the opinion piece by Niall Behan of the IFPA
He writes that under the current law, the IFPA cannot make an appointment on a woman's behalf or give her financial assistance. Instead, there are a number of NGOs and health service providers "almost entirely reliant on the goodwill and conscientious commitment of individuals".
"And it is on these shaky and impermanent supports that the State relies to ensure that women can exercise their right to travel out of Ireland for an abortion," he says.
There is no institutionalist system of state supports. Instead, there is a shambles, entirely of the State's creation, an appalling derogation by the State of its duty to ensure women's dignity and human rights.
He points to the difficulties for asylum seekers who need to travel to another jurisdiction but faces becoming "mired in paperwork" as well as costs "amounting to multiples of her weekly allowance of €19.10."
He also cites the difficulties in getting an interpreter, if necessary, as well as the burder of organising and paying for the abortion.
"Some support is available for the costs of travel and accommodation. Some abortion clinics in the UK may sometimes waive their fees where a woman has no means to pay.
"But at each step, the woman or girl must expose a deeply personal and private situation to strangers".
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CMCA has joined with For Freedoms, a nationwide project that uses art to build greater participation in American democracy. Starting last Thursday and continuing through Sunday, October 14, CMCA will present a full-scale, temporary billboard installation by Christopher Myers in CMCA's public courtyard, at 21 Winter Street in Rockland. Entitled "Every Refugee Boat Is a Mayflower," Myers's installation speaks to current issues on migration and the international refugee crisis. Based in New York City, Myers is a writer and illustrator of young-adult literature whose artistic practice is equally rooted in storytelling and his interest in global affairs. On Saturday, October 13, Myers' installation will be coupled with an immersive pop-up virtual reality installation, "Making Migration Visible | A Shared Space" by Camden-based artist and filmmaker Daniel Quintanilla, which goes inside the homes and shared spaces of recent Maine immigrants Shuab Ahmed Mahat and Hilowle Aden, who grew up in Dabaab, Kenya, the largest refugee camp in the world, and who now live in Lewiston.
Since 2016, For Freedoms has produced exhibitions, town hall meetings, billboards and public art across the United States, all intended to spur greater participation in civic life. The For Freedoms initiative was inspired by American artist Norman Rockwell's paintings based on Franklin D. Roosevelt's Four Freedoms speech (1941) — freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear — and uses art to encourage and deepen public explorations of freedom in the 21st century.


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Threats of a shutdown in Lulekani
By Refilwe Mathebula
The department of Basic Education says of the 275 cases of sexual violence against teachers reported between the 2019 and 2020 academic period, 166 have been finalised and 50 teachers have been dismissed.
Limpopo registered 9 cases during that period and the cases were referred to the Education Labour Relations Council for finalisation.
The department says 3 Limpopo cases were finalised but there were no dismissals in the province.
Briefing Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Education on Gender-Based Violence programs in schools, the department's Deputy Director General Dr Granville Whittle said they remain concerned about the extent of sexual violence against learners in schools, particularly the violence perpetrated by teachers.
He says they are working closely with the South African Council for Educators in dealing with the matter.
The department further says it is worried about provincial education departments that do not take the time to properly vet educators before appointing them.
Whittle says they have a protocol for the reporting and management of sexual abuse which provides guidelines, specifically to districts on what to do when cases of sexual violence are reported to them.
He says they are working very closely with various stakeholders to ensure that teachers do not escape justice when they are guilty.


Where did January go? Cannot believe we are already heading into February!
So how did January go? I think pretty good. Except the damn cold. I do have to get back to books and fitness with more fervor. I am not impressed with my own efforts so far in those areas.
However, what I am impressed with is, my persistence to figure out Google +. Also did a little html coding for the blog all by myself. Small victories people. Small victories.
Hope y'all had a good start to 2014 too. Let's keep moving forward ... shall we?


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The Castores Union was a 30 week (Junior-Senior year) film project at DigiPen Institute of Technology.
Inspired by Coelary, it is a 2D animated trailer for a non-existent noir anime film.
I wrote the script and developed the style of the film, including characters, animation, and layouts. I contributed final environments and animation, performed all compositing and post-processing, and oversaw every element of the film to maintain a stylistic consistency across the film's 40 shots.
Content referenced in style guide belongs to their respectful copyright owners and is included for educational purposes.
The style guide is formatted to look like a corkboard covered in evidence about an investigation.
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The film is complete and will be posted publicly after being submitted to student film festivals.
Below, please enjoy a 5-page graphic novella written as a prequel to the events of The Castores Union.


Former Chancellor of the Exchequer Nigel Lawson outlined his case for the UK to leave the European Union as the keynote speaker in The UK in a Changing Europe's event – What Influence? The UK and Europe which took place at King's College London on 12 January.
Lord Lawson of Blaby, president of Conservatives for Britain presented the case for Brexit and participated in a question and answer session.
Other sessions saw The Economist's senior editor Anne McElvoy chair a discussion on whether the UK is a maker or taker in the EU. The panel featured former UK diplomat Sir Stephen Wall, who recalled his experiences of UK diplomacy in the EU. UEA Professor John Charmley argued British entry to the European Communities was not only a huge mistake, but an 'original sin' as the British public was misled.
Throughout the day, proponents of both 'leave' and 'remain' debated whether Britain is able to influence the EU in areas including the single market, trade, foreign policy and migration. Academic researchers presented data on EU decision making, providing a strong factual basis for considering if the UK is marginalized in EU institutions.
Watch Lord Lawson's speech here and read an unedited transcript of Lord Lawson's speech.
Blog posts from the event will follow.


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Lord Sugar invests in tonic water company
You're hired: Lord Alan Sugar, right, has invested in a honey-based tonic water brand
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Alan Sugar's investment company Amsvest will invest in a brand of tonic waters that use natural honey as a sweetener and are aimed at health-conscious consumers.
The West Midlands-based Buzbee's Beverages said there was a gap in the tonic water market for drinkers concerned with health and sustainability.
There is room in the market for new companies alongside traditional key players like Fever-Tree and Schweppes, the brand said.
Managing director Mark Busby spoke of his happiness at being able to grow the company.
He said: "We are really excited to announce our investment from Amsvest and Lord Sugar, who will be helping us to fund Buzbee's next stage of growth.
"We are really passionate about our products and what they stand for and are confident that, with Lord Sugar's investment, this will enable our business to continue to grow, becoming a well-known healthy alternative in the drinks market.
"We're looking forward to this next stage of the business, especially with Lord Sugar and his team at Amsvest being able to provide great support to Buzbee's."
Sugar added that the investment marked a new market for him to explore.
Amvest has previously made investments into a vegan and cruelty-free beauty company and a company producing sweet gifts in personalised packaging.
He said: "At Amsvest, we are always looking for new, exciting businesses to invest in that are different from others in the market, Buzbee's Beverages is exactly that.
"Providing the drinks market with a new healthy alternative tonic water, with an emphasis on sustainability, this is an exciting new brand that we are looking forward to developing over the coming months.
"We are confident that we will be able to help them develop as a business and build their brand in a market where there is definitely an appetite for an alternative offer."
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Abstract. The importance of involving diverse stakeholders in tourism planning is receiving growing recognition. Tourism destination planning is a complex process, due to the existence of a wide variety of stakeholders with a wide range of opinions, multiple problem visions and different interests. Despite the complexity of the planning process one feature acknowledged for successful destination management planning is high level of stakeholder cooperation. The paper examines the level of stakeholder cooperation on the specific example of the sustainable development concept implementation in Montenegrin tourism. It starts with two hypotheses: first, the development level of instruments for managing tourist destination depends on stakeholder cooperation level in a particular destination, and second, implementation of the sustainable development concept is positively correlated with the development of instruments for managing tourist destination. The results have indicated poor implementation of tourism development plans and low level of stakeholder cooperation.


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Community Supervision Hearings
California's 2011 Public Safety Realignment legislation changed the way many lower level felonies are handled. As a result, the San Bernardino County Superior Court began hearing post-release community supervision (PRCS) violations at West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga. These matters are heard by a hearing officer who is supported by court staff from the Rancho Cucamonga District of the Superior Court.
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Hearings are heard in Department WE at West Valley Detention Center:
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From the I-10 freeway, exit at Etiwanda Avenue, going north after exiting (if heading east, turn left on Etiwanda; if heading west, turn right on Etiwanda). Drive approximately 1 mile north on Etiwanda. The West Valley Detention Center entrance will be located on the left.
From the I-15 freeway, exit at Fourth Street going east after exiting, turning left whether you are coming from the north or the south. Drive to Etiwanda Avenue, approximately 1.5 miles, turning left on Etiwanda Avenue. The West Valley Detention Center entrance will be less than ¼ mile to the north, on the left.
Parking is available directly outside of the West Valley Detention Center Visitor's Lobby. Follow the signs for Visitor Parking.
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At its regular meeting on Wednesday, May 27, 2015, at 5:30 p.m. in Room 416, City Hall, the San Francisco Ethics Commission will discuss and possibly adopt draft regulations which would impose electronic filing requirements for all City and other employees who file Statements of Economic Interests (FPPC Form 700) pursuant to the City's conflict of interest code. A draft of the proposed regulations is available for review on the Commission web site and at the Commission office. Staff may make further changes to the draft regulations based on public input and will post and circulate the version of the regulations that will be considered by the Commission with the May 27, 2015 agenda.


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How to Surrender Your House in a Bankruptcy
By Lauren Treadwell
What Happens in a Foreclosure After a Notice of Default?
How to Find Out if the House I'm Renting Will Be Foreclosed On
When My House Is Foreclosed, Do I Have to Sign Any Forms from a Debt Collector?
How to Ask a Lender for a Short Sale to Stop Foreclosure Judgment
How to Legally Stop Foreclosure Proceedings
Bankruptcy provides a way for people to relieve the weight of crushing debt. People who file either Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy can opt to surrender their home to the lender and receive a discharge of the debt associated with the property. To do this, filers must complete the Debtors Statement of Intention or repayment plan forms and make the court and the lender aware of the decision.
Request the bankruptcy petition paperwork from your lawyer, or download the forms from the U.S. Court's website. If you are filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy, locate the Debtors Statement of Intention document, and continue on to step two. If you are filing Chapter 13, go to step four.
Enter information about the house in the first part of the form, including the name of the lender in the "Creditor" section and the address of the property in the "Description" section.
Check the "Surrendered" box under the "Property will be" heading. Go to step five.
Complete the repayment plan worksheet if you are filing Chapter 13 bankruptcy. This document tells the court how much money you will put toward your debts each month. Don't include the mortgage in the plan because you are surrendering the property.
Complete the rest of the bankruptcy petition documents.
Give the petition to your attorney, or file it at the San Francisco bankruptcy courthouse yourself. Pay the Chapter 7 filing fee, which is $299, or the Chapter 13 filing fee, which is $274, as of November 2012.
Wait to receive a notice by mail that provides the date, time, and location of the mandatory 341 meeting between you, your creditors, and a court-appointed trustee.
Go to the 341 meeting to answer questions from any creditors and the bankruptcy trustee about your income and debts.
Tell the trustee that you want to surrender your house. She will give you additional paperwork to sign that reiterates your intention, and she will send a copy to the lender. The lender then will receive permission from the court to begin the foreclosure process.
Wait for the lender to mail you the foreclosure notice. It will contain the date the property is scheduled to go to auction. Leave the home before this date. Depending on the current foreclosure time frames, this may come before or after you receive a discharge of the debt. However, you still must vacate the property before the auction.
U.S. Courts: Chapter 7
U.S. Courts: Individual Debtor's Statement of Intention
U.S. Courts: Chapter 13
U.S. Courts: Bankruptcy Forms
U.S. Courts: Northern District of California -- San Francisco Division
Lauren Treadwell studied finance at Western Governors University and is an associate of the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors. Treadwell provides content to a number of prominent organizations, including Wise Bread, FindLaw and Discover Financial. As a high school student, she offered financial literacy lessons to fellow students.
How to Forfeit a Property to the Bank
How to Make a Home Affordable Affidavit of Financial Hardship
How to Get Mortgage Forgiveness
How to Keep Your House When Filing Bankruptcy
Can You File Chapter 13 if You Got a Letter of Default on a Mortgage?
How to Collect Money Owed from Past Tenants
How to Negotiate a Settlement with a Second Mortgage After Foreclosure
If Your Landlord Goes Bankrupt Do You Pay the Trustee?
How to Look Up a Certificate of Occupancy
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2 How to Make a Home Affordable Affidavit of Financial Hardship
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Why the Time is Right for Augmented Reality (AR) in Marketing
Published 11 January 2021, 10:24
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Augmented reality is entering a new phase of its journey.
Here are the key developments that make now the right time to adopt AR in marketing.
Marketers have played with augmented reality (AR) for years, using it for fun and facile gimmicks that can be shared on social media to entertain their audiences. But the technology that was once seen as a novelty is now rapidly entering the mainstream and is forecast to grow from over $13 billion this year to more than $67 billion by 2024.
Gen Z is already using AR on a regular basis through filters and lenses on popular platforms such as Snapchat, Instagram and Tik Tok, while Google is integrating AR into mobile search, starting with its popular 3D animals feature.
As AR comes of age it presents a wealth of opportunities for marketers that go far beyond face filters on social media. AR technologies, such as LiDAR and Simultaneous Localisation and Mapping (SLAM), open up possibilities for product visualization where consumers can try before they buy, actively exploring the features and functionality of potential purchases and seeing how they fit into their immediate surroundings.
It allows marketers to showcase product information in an appealing way, perhaps illustrating how and where an item is made or highlighting its sustainability credentials. It enables them to hold virtual live events to create a buzz around new products or services, where vast audiences can interact with the brand and be part of a visceral, emotional experience.
Finally, AR can be fully integrated into advertising campaigns to connect deeply with consumers and boost conversions by up to 40%. AR is becoming part of the 'new normal' and will support marketers in their 2021 strategies, so what are the key developments making now the right time for AR in marketing? Here are just a handful of the events helping this disruptive technology take center stage.
Advanced 5G connectivity
Advances in bandwidth and telecoms infrastructure can have a major impact on the adoption and evolution of new technologies, as illustrated by the rise of streaming platforms and video chat services alongside supporting developments in broadband, 3G and 4G.
The ongoing and widespread rollout of 5G networks will open the floodgates for mass adoption of AR and finally allow the technology to reach its full potential. According to research, 5G will unlock AR applications that will create more than $140bn in cumulative revenues between 2021 and 2028
With 100 times the bandwidth of 4G, 5G will enable ultra-low latency and the ultimate connectivity of devices. In turn this will empower developers and content providers to create an immersive, experiential 3D computing environment where users can interact with the people, objects and information around them. 5G won't just enable faster Facebook browsing, it will totally transform the way consumers engage with their surroundings.
Ongoing tech evolution
In addition to 5G connectivity, a number of technological developments are coming together to propel AR into the mainstream. Over the last two years Google and Apple have invested heavily to build AR hardware and software into their mobile tech stacks.
The launch of ARCore and ARKit mean over four billion smartphones across the globe are already AR compatible, which opens up incredible opportunities for marketers, especially when combined with the exceptional cameras and batteries of the latest devices. In fact, by 2022 mobile applications with embedded AR are predicted to grow to 4,670,800 million worldwide and standalone AR application downloads are predicted to grow to 1,389,000 million. Moving on from AR-enabled smartphones, some sort of wearable device is expected to open up the next generation of intuitive and immersive computing. Spectacles are the most likely contender, with Google, Facebook, Snap and many independents all planning to launch AR glasses in the near future.
Over the next decade these devices could become as ubiquitous as the smartphone, with smart AR glasses shipments forecast to amount to approximately 22.8 million units by 2022, compared to 150,000 in 2016. Wearables will take the ease of use of smartphones to the next level, with intuitive 3D interfaces and controls driven by gestures and eye movement. They will allow consumers to access real-time, relevant content across any vertical and deliver endless marketing use cases.
To drive mass adoption there needs to be consideration around how these devices control, process and deliver information without overwhelming consumers. Glasses and other AR wearables will also require an extensible content creation platform that unifies all the separately evolving standards and allows marketers to publish campaigns anywhere, and to any device.
The COVID-19 context
In addition to technical developments, adoption of new technologies is often accelerated by contextual circumstances, and the COVID-19 situation is certainly driving the growth of AR due to changing consumer needs and behaviors.
With consumers having had to avoid crowded places such as town centers, shopping malls and physical events, there is increased receptiveness to, and demand for, virtual, contactless experiences. From product launches to test drives, AR can help marketers build these virtual experiences and engage audiences in a new and innovative way.
AR is entering a new phase of its journey. A combination of cutting-edge technological advances and contextual circumstances means it is moving on from being a novelty technology to become the next generation computing platform.
AR will transform the way consumers interact with their surroundings, and the time is right for marketers to integrate the immersive and engaging experiences it enables into their 2021 strategies.
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Ordering flowers for someone special is a thoughtful gesture. Flowers show love and compassion.
A beautiful bikini line gives women the confidence to wear bikinis during summer. Hairs around the region can be a bit embarrassing.
Acne is a common skin problem that affects a lot of people. You may have come across several home remedies that are discussed all over the internet. You should note that teens are the main culprits of this serious skin condition. In fact, anyone can get it. If you have severe acne, it is a good idea to consult your dermatologist, who will prescribe powerful antibiotics. Nowadays, home remedies are the most preferred. This is because routine visits to the doctor are quite expensive. A lot of people try home remedies for acne since the methods involved are cheap and simple.
Having a beautiful and clear skin is every person's dream. The truth is that there is no person who wants to have whiteheads, blackheads, zits, and pimples on their faces. Unfortunately, not every person is blessed with such a skin. In this post, you will learn some important home remedies for acne.
The good thing about cucumber is that it is cool for the skin and has soothing effects. In fact, it is an effective remedy that can detoxify the skin and help get rid of acne. You just need to slice your cucumber into thin slices and then rub it over the affected areas. Leave it to stay for about 30 minutes and then rinse it with cold water.
Castor oil is well-known for its properties that make it an effective remedy for a wide range of illnesses. It can detoxify your skin and remove unwanted toxins that cause acne. Ensure you wash your face first before applying castor oil. This is necessary to remove excess oils and dirt that is on the surface of the skin. When applying, use the fingertips to massage some amount of castor oil in the affected areas and leave it to stay overnight. In the morning, rinse off with warm water.
Garlic is a proven home remedy for acne and many other diseases. The main reason is a great remedy is because it contains antibacterial properties that can kill the bacteria causing acne.
When trying to get rid of acne, you need to be cognizant of the fact that there is no immediate solution to the acne blackouts. It is only through preventative and effective treatments that you can achieve long-term success.
We mostly associate dental health with preventing the occurrence of cavities within the teeth. However, the gums are equally important. Your gums are a fundamental pillar of your dental health and overall well-being. In several cases, bleeding and swollen gums are an indication of gum diseases. Nevertheless, several things can also bring about gum related problems.
Whatever the condition, whether painful gums or a sore tooth, detailed are a few steps that provide insights on the best way to treat pain within the mouth.
In your aspiration to maintain cleanliness in the teeth, there arises an urge to brush vigorously. Your gums comprise of delicate tissue which might be damaged if you brush in the wrong direction. When picking a toothbrush, only go for those with soft nylon bristles.
If misused, they might bring about damage to your tooth enamel or result in red swollen gums. When brushing, only use gentle circular motions that massage the gums and clean the teeth. Avoid the back and forth motion that can result in sores that bleed or recede.
We are well aware of the significance of flossing daily in removing plaque in areas where your toothbrush is unable to reach. To ensure this does not result in bleeding or swollen gums, exercise gentleness with the floss. Do not force your way on the floss stuck in between your teeth, instead carefully slide the brush in an up-down motion following each tooth curve.
It is estimated that a majority of adults over the age of 35 have periodontal disease. Most people have the less severe form known as gingivitis. The serious type is referred to as periodontitis. If you do not practice proper dental hygiene, bacteria will accumulate in the mouth forming plaque. This bacteria bring about inflammation of the gums resulting in red, bleeding or swollen gums.
For most people, this inflammation of gingivitis is painless. If you get it early, its harmful effects can be reversed and healed as long as you practice healthy oral hygiene. If left unchecked, gingivitis can worsen and cost you a tooth. Do not hesitate to seek medical attention if any of these symptoms present themselves. Changes in your dental set structure, pockets in between your teeth and gums, bleeding gums during brushing, shifting loose teeth, receding gums, bad breath, or swollen red tender gums.
If gingivitis is left to progress, a condition known as periodontitis arises. This condition experienced in your teeth and gums weaken how your teeth are held in place. The bacteria therein releases toxic substances which are harmful to your gums arising in infection.
The inflammation and infection arise from the bacterial attack on your body degrading the bone and gums within the jaw. Those with painful swollen gums will experience bleeding. If untreated, they will encounter periodontists resulting in loss of teeth.
To maintain good oral hygiene brush your teeth twice daily at the least. Learn the right brushing techniques and accompany this by flossing daily. An antiseptic mouthwash is great when washing your mouth.
A human body is built in such a way that it is capable of achieving everything. Whether it is in academics or the professional world, a human can do anything to everything. There are certainly no boundaries whatsoever. Unfortunately, the only thing that stops a person from leapfrogging others and reaching his or her goal is their health. If a person is not 100% physically or health-wise, then they may face issues in their stride towards greatness.
One of the most common health issues associated with the human body is that of a migraine. Normally known as a half headache, the problem affects only one part of the head. It is far more severe than a normal headache and is linked to extreme symptoms. The symptoms include vomiting, nausea, becoming sensitive to light or sound. This half headache is not primarily genetic, and anyone can be affected by it. Many researchers argue that the reason for this health concern is environmental as well as genetic. Though one thing cannot be pinpointed overall, it is a mixture of overall events that disturb the entire setup of a human mind.
The worst thing about this issue is that it causes repeated headaches, one after the other. It normally ranges from as small as a few hours to as long as three to four days. In severe circumstances, it is important that a person consults a doctor otherwise things can escalate negatively, very quickly. Some doctors would prescribe medicines to get rid of the recurring pain but if things become serious, doctors would even advice the patient to get admitted. Then their headache would be relieved through drips and tube insertions. But, as mentioned before, these steps are only taken when the matter is not settled by medicines.
A lot of people especially in South Asia tend to opt for herbal medicines to get rid of half headaches. They believe that there is no solution in allopathic. Hence, only ayurvedic medicines can relieve the pain. There are several powders that are mixed to find the best and right treatment. And on some occasions, the treatment tends to work too. Though there is no definitive study to prove its potency or effectiveness the centuries-old treatment is very popular and does work for some people, if not all.
There is no certain reason for the uprising of this pain. Some people believe that certain food items, weather conditions, and other similar points can result in the starting of this pain. Others believe that it mainly due to the psychological aspects such as fatigue, lack of sleep, depression, fear, etc. For women, it is linked to hormonal issues alone. During periods, a woman is more likely to suffer from such pains.
Irrespective of how these pains begin or continue, the important factor that is common is that a half headache makes a person vulnerable and weak. He or she is no longer able to perform even daily tasks.
The skin is the largest organ in the body and plays multiple roles in keeping the body safe from harmful microorganisms that are waging war against us on a minutely, hourly, and daily basis. Which is why, all the necessary measures and precautions are being taken to keep the skin properly and adequately nourished.
Skin types vary with age, race, climate, and other factors such as gender, and so, we need to familiarize ourselves with the best and most effective ways to keep up with the ever-changing and differing needs of our skin. This takes time, courage, wit and of course, grace. Once all these factors are put in place, you will be pleased and delighted with the results.
As we have seen, the skin varies with race, which brings us to the point of focus, dark skin. This type of skin is not complicated in any way, to say the least. The advantage that people with dark skin have over those with relatively lighter skin is that they are rich in melanin, which prevents ultraviolet rays from the sun, and prevents the risk of skin cancer. As much as it is not as complicated as all the other skin types, it is a requirement that dark skin is also accorded the same level of care and treatment as the rest of the skin types in order for it to maintain its glowy, shiny, and healthy appearance.
Just like everyone else, people with dark skin have a set of principles that govern their grooming. When followed to the letter, they yield results that are nothing but alluring.
Water plays a universal role in the care, maintenance, and appearance of the skin. It contains all the rich elements and minerals you will find in no other drink. It is advised that, for the dark skin to glow, it needs to be nourished daily by taking plenty of water.
The thing with fresh fruits is that they contain nutrients that are able to repair broken tissues in the body, among other roles. They are readily available and can be consumed in many different ways including; blending, juicing and even mixing them all together to form a delicious salad.
Make sure that the products you use are scientifically tested, tried and proven. Some products have the ability to cause damage that will render the skin problematic for the rest of its life.
Dark skin needs nothing but intake of healthy meals and water for it to thrive but what about external care? This is not just for the ladies, but for the gentlemen as well. Wash the face daily to rid it of germs that may have invaded the pores in the cause of the day. Washing it also helps to unclog the pores and allows the skin to breathe. Learn the kind of ingredients that your skin is comfortable with and then be careful to choose soaps that will give it exactly what it needs.
Shopping is a fun activity. Getting new clothes and jewelry is more exciting. The thought of looking good is intriguing to the shopper. It is, however, important to do it wisely because financial management is important. When going for shopping, here are some of the factors that should be considered.
Before making a purchase, it is imperative to weigh options. It makes financial sense to buy a lot of items at once soas to get discounts. This is after making sure that the items being purchased are indeed needed. When making a purchase for an expensive item, limit the number to two items. This way, someone will get what they need, but the spending habits will be controlled.
Online shopping is cheaper, and one can get a lot of items at an affordable price. There are fantastic deals online, ones that include items being sold even at a 50% discount. Sometimes the shipping could be free. When buying clothes, it is important to be sure of sizes because they are exact and some don't stretch. The safest items to buy online are jewelry like watches, neck pieces, and earrings. The best thing about shopping online is that there are different varieties and shoppers can get a wide range of options.
Wardrobe rules include the fact that is better to have a wardrobe that has a few things that are of good quality as compared to have many bad quality outfits. Saving for quality things is encouraged. It is way better than spending money on bad ill fitted items spontaneously. By buying things over time, one will be able to get a wardrobe of their dream in the long wrong one. Good quality clothes can also be worn on multiple occasions.
When the individual has knowledge of their wardrobe, it becomes easier to shop. This is because it becomes easier to identify which items are not in the wardrobe and getting them instead of duplicating things that are already there. If one has a lot of casual things, they may invest in formal clothes. Also, knowing what no longer fits will help when getting the stuff online. Knowing which colors should be added or not bought will make it easier as well.
That is how financial management comes in when shopping. Having a budget is good because one will know what amount they should not exceed.
A beautiful bikini line gives women the confidence to wear bikinis during summer. Hairs around the region can be a bit embarrassing. Bikini Trimmers are there to solve that problem. There are different types of bikini trimmers. Therefore, various factors should be considered before getting one. This is because the wrong ones will cause scratches and ingrown hairs. This may lead to infection and itching, and the skin may end up looking wrong. Here are some of the factors that should be considered.
This is the most important factor that should be considered before getting a trimmer. The module should be designed in such a way that it is smooth and will not pull out hairs. They should also be sharp so that one takes a short while to shave the area. Some blades are waterproof, and they are better because they can be used in the shower without them getting blunt or rusting after a while.
This is also another vital factor to consider. To achieve maximum results, the trimmer should not have just one head. A head that has a pivot action is also ideal because it can follow the body contours. This is done while risks like cuts and pulling hairs are reduced. If the head does not pivot, it is advisable to get a trimmer that has an angled head so that the removal of the hair is efficient.
Most bikini trimmers are designed in such a way that they use electricity. However, there are some that use batteries. Those that use batteries are more convenient because they do not limit the one trimming when or where to take a shave. The ones that are electric need to be charged and one needs to have a charger with them when they are doing the trimming just in case it goes off.
A lightweight razor is easy to use. It can be moved around the area quickly. Moreover, it can perfectly fit in travel bags. All in all what is important is getting the one that works for the one that wants to use it. There are different designs and colors, and the user has to be comfortable with the one they are using for efficient trimming.
A trimmer is a very personal item. It, therefore, needs careful consideration before getting one and settling on one. It is commendable to have it for a perfect bikini line.


Psst, Dallas, You Lookin' For Fillies? Slots? Both?
This must have been what Ed Sullivan felt like when he introduced a guy named Elvis Presley.
So why am I here at all? Because maybe I need your help. There is some kind of huge deal bubbling up under the surface in Dallas politics, and I don't get it. Maybe you do. Maybe you can tell me.
State Representative Yvonne Davis is trying to help Dallas moneybags dentist and slot machine financier David Alameel get a license for a horse track he wants to build down near Lancaster in Southern Dallas County. She told Dallas Morning News reporter Jon Nielson that she is a part-owner in the proposed track and that her appearance before the Texas Racing Commission has nothing to do with her being a state rep.
But this guy, Joe Straus, a representative from San Antonio who is going to be the new Speaker of the House, told the News some months ago that Davis was a naughty-naughty for appearing before the commission and that he, as a state rep, would never do such a thing.
However, Paul Burka has been reporting on his blog for months that it's Straus who's deep in the racing industry pocket and that a lot of the money that made him Speaker came from the horse race bidness. In fact he and his father are stake-holders in some big racing operations.
Plus - and now this is where I need your help - there is another suggestion in all of this that it's not really about horses at all. It's about slot machines.
This came up a couple years ago when somebody wanted to put a track in downtown Dallas. They couldn't raise the money, because the investors said a track couldn't make money if it didn't have slot machines.
All right, this is where my extreme nerditude comes in. Why, if you went to the track to see the horsies, would you want to stay indoors and play slot machines? I don't get it. I have not actually visited a horse racing establishment in real life, but I have seen them in the movies. The crowd is all English people, right? And the women have huge hats? I've seen all that.
So you guys tell me. What is this really about? Do you guys want slot machines? Or horsies? What are we looking at here? Why is it coming up now? Would Dallas be a better town if English people could come here with their big hats and play the slots?


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Siblings commended for saving teen from drowning
Colonel Lim Boon Hwee, Commander of the 1st SCDF Division, with (left) Mrs Laureen Cordova, her son Joshua, daughter Mikkaela, and husband Jun. With the help of her brother, Miss Cordova pulled out an unconscious boy from the 2.4m-deep pool at Marymount View condo on Christmas Day, before performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation on him until he regained consciousness.ST PHOTO: TIMOTHY DAVID
Jan 6, 2019, 5:00 am SGT
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They jumped into condo pool to pull out boy found lying at bottom
Fabian Koh
fabkoh@sph.com.sg
On Christmas Day last year, Miss Mikkaela Cordova, 20, and her brother Joshua, 13, gave a special gift to a stranger, when they jumped into a pool at their condominium to save a teenager who was drowning.
After pulling the unconscious 16-year-old boy out of the water and finding he was not breathing, Miss Cordova performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on him until he regained consciousness.
For their heroic act at the Marymount View condominium, the siblings were presented with Community Lifesaver Awards by the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) yesterday, at the 1st SCDF Division headquarters in Queensway.
Their father, Mr Jun Cordova, recalled that the family had planned to go out but decided to stay in for a quiet Christmas afternoon.
They were playing Scrabble in the living room of their 10th floor unit at about 6pm when they heard a cry for help.
IMPORTANT SKILLS
This is what we want members of the public to do, to learn life-saving skills such as CPR, and have the skill and self-confidence to administer them in times of need.
COLONEL LIM BOON HWEE, Commander of the 1st SCDF Division, on the importance of learning life-saving skills.
"We had opened the windows because we wanted the breeze," said Mr Cordova, 49.
His wife looked out and saw a boy struggling in the pool. While she called 995, Mr Cordova and his children rushed downstairs.
Mr Cordova, who works in the hotel industry, said his daughter volunteered to jump into the water to save the teenager, while he ran to the guardhouse to get help. The 1.7m-tall teenager was found lying face down at the bottom of the 2.4m-deep pool.
"I couldn't pull him out on my own, that's why he (Joshua) jumped in and helped me out," said Miss Cordova, who had taken formal swimming lessons in primary school.
After they pulled the boy out, she performed CPR until an ambulance arrived and took him to Tan Tock Seng Hospital.
Miss Cordova, who works here as a regulatory and quality assurance assistant, first picked up the life-saving skill while taking a course at a polytechnic in Canada.
The incident was the first time her CPR skills were called into action.
"I am very grateful and very honoured to be able to do something like this. It makes me really appreciate the people who do this every day as a career," she said.
"At first, a part of me wasn't sure it was actually happening until we saw the guy (in the pool)."
While she remained calm throughout the ordeal, it was when SCDF officers arrived at the scene that the reality of the situation set in and she felt shaken.
They have not met the boy they saved as he had to return home to Malaysia. But they have been interacting with his family friend, who lives on the 16th floor of their block.
The friend contacted the Cordova family, who are from the Philippines, to express the gratitude of the teenager's family.
The siblings' mother, Mrs Laureen Cordova, 46, said she was very proud of her children for stepping up when it mattered.
Colonel Lim Boon Hwee, Commander of the 1st SCDF Division, who presented the awards to the siblings, commended their actions.
"It was a courageous effort to pull the 16-year-old boy out. You had the calmness and composure," he said. "This is what we want members of the public to do, to learn life-saving skills such as CPR, and have the skill and self-confidence to administer them in times of need."
A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on January 06, 2019, with the headline 'Siblings commended for saving teen from drowning'. Print Edition | Subscribe
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The Foundation primarily does lobbying work for children and the Alliance performs non-lobbying duties of the organization.
Our primary focus is and always has been providing for children at the statehouse what all other special interests have: a lobbyist that speaks for them in an environment where they have no voice.
It is so important that Children First remain in the halls of Alabama's statehouse so we can educate and remind lawmakers that as they make decisions regarding funding and other matters that it directly impacts real children and families.
It was started in 1995 when a group of juvenile judges came together and realized that there were many good programs and services for children in the state but no mechanism through which to fund them. So they decided to form a non-profit whose sole purpose was to lobby for funding for children's services and to also propose and monitor legislation that would affect children.
What has been our biggest accomplishment?
The establishment of the Children First Trust Fund. We along with a bi-partisan group of legislators in 2000 wrote the legislation that created this fund dedicated solely to children's services. It is not tax dollars and comes from the national tobacco settlement. Each year about half the funds Alabama receives (around $50 million dollars) goes to twelve state agencies that serve children. For more accomplishments, please visit the Accomplishments page.
Does Alabama Children First receive any of those dollars?
Absolutely not. We are simply a watchdog over the funds as they navigate the legislative process. Each year these dollars have to be appropriated and we insure that lawmakers correctly follow the statute that established the fund. That statute lays out the percentage each agency gets of the overall fund, tells them what kind of programs it can be used for and each year they have to report exactly how many children and families were served by those dollars. No other pot of money in Alabama is held so accountable.
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We receive donations from very generous individuals and corporations who feel that children should indeed be a top priority for lawmakers. We could not continue our work without them and we remind them that their philanthropy has literally helped 100's of thousands of children through the years. For more information on how to donate and donation options please visit our Donations Page.
What are some examples of programs the Children First Trust Fund helps to fund?
It provides therapeutic foster care for children, mental health and substance abuse counseling, pays for all the Juvenile Probation Officers in the state (except for Jefferson county), provides diversion services for juveniles who have gotten into trouble but have not committed major crimes, coordinates services for children who are involved in multiple state agencies, etc.
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