And today is .......

[tiger_one]

4 March is the day, as recent as 1922, when Shane Warne passed.

Australia lost its “King of Spin” such was his stature as one of our finest ever cricketers.
He was only 52, and left behind an ex-wife, partners, three children and his parents, as well as a grieving nation.

Shane’s death shocked every Australian cricket fan, as well as his admirers around the world. He was a force of nature, a stone cold genius, a once-in-a-generation talent.

When he arrived on the Test scene in the early ‘90s, leg spin (at least outside the subcontinent) was not so much a dying art as one practically being given the last rites.

Warnie changes all that. In his freakishly strong and dextrous hands leg spin became a weapon, swashbuckling and sexy. The ‘ball of the century’ to Mike Gatting in 1993 made him an instant superstar - ‘Gatting still doesn’t know what’s happened’ said Richie Benaud on commentary as the bewildered batsman left the field shaking his head - and that level of attention and fame never let up. Wherever Warne was, that was where you’d find the action: and, as often as not, that was where you’d find trouble too.

Yes, his life had extremes and his off-field indiscretions were as integral a part of his persona as his cricketing talent. Affairs, bookmakers, diuretic pills: you name it, he’d get himself involved. But there was never any malice in what he did, with the tragedy being that seemingly he was his own worst victim.

As so often with flawed geniuses, Warne was never happier than when out in the middle. For Warne, it was home. His cricketing brain was second to none, he understood the game’s myriad of intricacies better than all but a handful of those who’ve ever played, and he relished the competition like no other. When he was bowling, it was impossible to tell the score simply from his body language. Australia could have been a wicket away from winning the Ashes or they could have been 500 behind, but either way he would be bowling just the same: menacing, posturing, scheming, chuntering, grinning, totally engrossed in and loving not just the battle but the whole theatre of it too.

His statistics, stellar though they are, don’t show the effect he had on both the opposition and his team-mates, the times he’d run through teams like a fox in a chicken coop, a sorcerer causing pure havoc. And on the few occasions he came off second best, he was always the first to offer congratulations, and they were invariably sincere and generous.

Death came.
But the legend will never die.
Statistics say some of it: Warne played 145 Tests between 1992 and 2007, and his 708 Test wickets was the highest total taken at the time of his death.

“Warnie 350”, the cricket legend’s Test cap number, is written on the grass at the MCG, where he now has the former Great Southern Stand named in his honour.

The real truth is what the ordinary Aussie feels when the next test starts, when the next Australian spinner attempts to weave some magic, it’s only then that the measure of his rare talent lives forever in the memory.

RIP Shane Keith Warne



Fun Fact about Shane Warne:

• Shane Warne admitted that he had Heterochromia, a condition in which an individual has two different shades colours of eyes.

"To me, cricket is a simple game. Keep it simple and just go out and play."

"Part of the art of bowling spin is to make the batsman think something special is happening when it isn't."

"You can't be afraid to fail. That's how you learn to win."

“Never give up; just absolutely never give up.”




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[tiger_one]

Smile: it’s March 6 and that means it’s Dentist’s Day.

Aligned with International Dentist Day, (February 9), today is a day when we each locally mark our appreciation for our dentist and their dedicated professional work.

Not taking care of your mouth can lead to many problems including bad breath, cavities, gum disease and even tooth loss. But the good news is that the majority of dental diseases are preventable. And this is where our dentists enter the conversation!

While orthodontists are primarily responsible for straightening teeth, they are concerned with your overall oral health and work with your general dentist to look after the health of your teeth while you’re undergoing orthodontic treatment.

Poor oral health is directly associated with major chronic diseases including diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Diseases like diabetes, HIV/AIDS, osteoporosis, Alzheimers, can make oral health even worse. And there are some diseases bad oral health can contribute to. Endocarditis, cardiovascular disease, pregnancy and pneumonia can all be compounded by bacteria from your mouth.

Quite simply: there are cases where good oral health can make a world of difference, so make sure you keep good dental hygiene!

There’s lots of ways we can bring this day to the fore:

• Show our dentist how we’ve improved our oral health regimen
• Commit to better dental habits - There is a science behind how to brush our teeth. We should ensure we brush in a circular motion, ideally using a toothpaste that contains fluoride. Manual and electric toothbrushes become worn out after 4-6 months and are not as effective as they once were. So, we should aim to change our toothbrush every few months to ensure optimal cleaning.
• Raise awareness (teach our children a new tooth-brushing song, and encourage family and friends to visit their dentist)
• Schedule a dental checkup (get back in the office to make sure our teeth are healthy and our habits are on the right track)
• Smile (show off our “smile on our dial” and our dentist’s work)
• Take a picture with our dentist and do a shout-out on your social media accounts
• Make sure to add the #NationalDentistsDay hashtag to all posts

Our oral hygiene discipline reinforces our daily “thanks” to the dentists we trust by:

• 1. Brushing twice a day for at least two minutes; It’s important to brush your teeth every morning and night to prevent the build-up of bacterial plaque which causes permanent staining on your teeth and can lead to oral diseases. (Don’t be part of the estimated 25% of people who do not brush twice a day!)
• 2. Flossing daily
• 3. Visiting our dentist regularly
• 4. Eating a balanced diet and limit eating and drinking between meals

Fun facts about dentists and oral hygiene (although dentists seem to have a boring and difficult job, dentistry does have its fun and interesting side):

• Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the human body.
• The oldest known fillings are 6,500 years old and were made of beeswax.
• Your set of teeth are as unique as snowflakes, your fingerprints or anything else that can’t be duplicated. No other person in the world has teeth the same as yours.
• Over the course of your life, your mouth will produce roughly 25000 liters of saliva. This is enough to fill up two whole swimming pools!
• People prefer blue toothbrushes to red ones.
• It takes 43 muscles to frown. It only takes 17 to smile. Your dentist promotes “less is way more!”
• The lifespan of a taste bud is about 10 days. The five known tastes detected by taste buds are: bitter, sour, salty, sweet, and umami.
• Our handedness is correlated with which side of the mouth we chew our food on. For instance, if you are right-handed, you are very likely to chew food on the right side of your mouth, and vice versa.
• Despite the importance of oral health, roughly 65% of Australians haven't seen a dentist or orthodontist in the last two years. A regular visit to the dentist for check-ups and preventative treatment is a basic and easy action to maintain oral good health. This will ensure that issues are detected early and the right action is taken for healthy teeth and gums in the long term. If this is you – just do it!
• Drinking tap water can be good for your teeth because in most parts of Australia it contains a very small amount of fluoride (also found in many brands of toothpaste) that helps protect against tooth decay.

“Sparkle and shine, it’s brushing time.”

“Every smile tells a story.”

“Life is short. Smile while you still have teeth.”

“Ten years without brushing causes a horrible tooth decade.”

 

[krissy]

We all know that it is very necessary to go to the dentist but it fills most of us with dread. Even though I have never experienced a horrific dental experience, I still dread the thought of going, even though my dentist is the most lovely & gentle man. I think partially it is due to the bill shock of dental work, the cost of even basic dental work is pretty outrageous. Whilst I appreciate the hours of training that goes into dentistry, I think it should be more affordable, so many families struggle to make ends meet & are just not able to stretch the budgets to have the necessary dental treatments.
People put off dental visits until they can afford them & by the time they seek treatment there are often further issues & expense.

 

[tiger_one]

We all know that it is very necessary to go to the dentist but it fills most of us with dread. Even though I have never experienced a horrific dental experience, I still dread the thought of going, even though my dentist is the most lovely & gentle man. I think partially it is due to the bill shock of dental work, the cost of even basic dental work is pretty outrageous. Whilst I appreciate the hours of training that goes into dentistry, I think it should be more affordable, so many families struggle to make ends meet & are just not able to stretch the budgets to have the necessary dental treatments.
People put off dental visits until they can afford them & by the time they seek treatment there are often further issues & expense.

Champion @krissy - you have way too much common sense .... 💯