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We're very excited to share recipes for great Thanksgiving dishes, gluten-free, in the coming weeks. (And remember that you can put your name on the waitlist for our Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Baking iPad app, which should be live in about a week!) You'll have plenty of videos to show you how to make cranberry chutney, roasted sweet potatoes, and the softest mashed potatoes you're ever likely to make.
But before we cook, we shop.
This is a long video (15 minutes!), but it's an important video. If you are new to living gluten-free, or if you are cooking for someone who is gluten-free and you are new to that, or you are hosting Thanksgiving dinner and you just found out that someone who is coming to dinner is gluten-free? You NEED this video.
Most people aren't thinking about cross-contamination in the bulk aisle, or looking too closely at the label that says "Manufactured in a facility that also manufactures wheat" or remembering that cream of mushroom soup actually has wheat flour in it.
With the permission of our local grocery store, Danny and I walked up and down every aisle, trying to remember every detail of what people might be buying for the big day. (I'm sure we must have forgotten something! Let us know if we have by leaving suggestions in the comments.) Share this post with the people with whom you will be cooking, or for whom you will be cooking. Communication is key to making this a great Thanksgiving.
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Chai Hu
Veterinarian Reviewed on June 6, 2012 by Paulina Nelega, RH
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Chai Hu (Radix Bupleuri) aka Thorowax Root
Thorowax is also referred to as Bupleurum. It is a medicinal root originated in East Asia. The Chinese name of this herb is Chai Hu. Other common names for this plant are Hare's Ear, Saiko and Chinese Thorowax root.
It can be mistaken for dill as it looks very similar. The flowers are small and pale yellow with thin reed like stalks and narrow leaves that resemble a hare's ear.
History and Origin
Bupleurum, or Chai Hu, literally translates to "Kindling of the Barbarians" but there is nothing that substantiates this name. Thorowax root can be found growing in central and eastern regions of China. It has also been found growing in other areas of Asia and some parts of Europe. It propagates from seed in the springtime, or by dividing the roots in autumn. This plant thrives in well drained soils with plenty of sunshine. The root is harvested in both spring and fall and then dried out under the heat of the sun.
In Eastern medicine it is used for several issues. Vertigo, diarrhea and stomach deficiency are some of these. It is taken orally and it is used also to treat the symptoms of flu, Fatigue, malaria, epilepsy, Depression, anorexia, muscle cramps, asthma and as a liver tonic. In China it is usually combined with other ingredients to produce a better effect of the herb.
Ancient Uses
It is first mentioned in a text dating to the 1st century BC as a balancing or harmony herb for different organs and energy centers of the body. It is a useful tonic that strengthens the digestive tract, improves liver functions and helps raise blood to the skins surface. When used for liver issues, it is thought to harmonize the energy between the stomach, spleen and liver. It is also used for upset stomachs, intestinal pain, poor digestion, vertigo, dizziness, vomiting and general digestive health.
It has found use in treating infections with fevers, especially with ones that also create a bitter taste in the mouth. Chai Hu was used to effectively treat hemorrhoids, pelvic bleeding and for a prolapsed uterine lining.
Modern Uses
In Western medicine practices there have been several uses that reflect the traditional Eastern practices for this wonderful herb. Bupleurum contains high levels of saikosaponins and these are one of the main medicinal properties of the herb.
Chai Hu, or Bupleurum, is taken orally to help with the following issues:
• Anorexia
• Angina
• It has antifungal, antiviral and antiseptic properties
• Antioxidant benefits
• Asthma
• Bronchitis
• Reducing Cholesterol numbers
• Colds and Flu
• Coughs
• Constipation
• Dysmenorrhea
• Epilepsy
• Fatigue
• Fever
• Inflammation
• Indigestion
• Muscle cramps
• Premenstrual Syndrome
• Mild Sedative
There are promising research studies that show that the saikosaponins contained in Chai Hu can reduce or inhibit liver cancer cell growth, reduce the effects of Hepatitis in some patients and in test tube studies there has even been evidence that it may even inhibit the Human Immunity Virus (HIV) cell expansion.
One of the most important properties of the Thorowax root, or Chai Hu, is that it cleanses the liver and protects it from toxins. This is especially true if it is combined with Milk Thistle as together they become a rather potent team. Many studies have also found that it can be an effective follow up supplement to liver cancer treatments.
Chai Hu is found in different forms, from powder to raw root. The herb is taken internally through oral means such as an encapsulated pill or drunk as a tea.
Side Effects
Overdosing can cause minor side effects that can be discomforting. The most common side effects are nausea and vomiting. Other side effects may include drowsiness, increased bowel movement, facial and extremity edema, constipation and gastrointestinal distention.
Our Expert
Paulina Nelega, RH, has been in private practice as a Clinical Herbalist for over 15 years. She has developed and taught courses in herbal medicine, and her articles on health have appeared in numerous publications. She is very passionate about the healing power of nature. Ask Dr. Jan

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British herbalism
'The Herball or Generall Historie of Plants', book, London, England, 1633
One of the oldest traditions in medicine is herbalism or botanical medicine. The Egyptians used herbs such as myrrh and garlic as medicine over 3000 years ago. Indigenous healers worldwide, from those in Native American tribes to practitioners of Australian Aboriginal bush medicine, have used herbal medicines for thousands of years. Their knowledge has been useful in developing modern drugs.
Herbalism in Britain
In Britain, the herbal tradition can be traced back over a thousand years. The British Library in London owns an ancient 'leech book' (a medical reference book) with herb recipes to prevent diseases. It is thought to have belonged to a Worcester physician called Bald, who probably lived in the 800s CE.
The tradition of herbal medicine was carried on by the Meddygon Myddfai (the so-called physicians of Myddfai).These Welsh healers used simple infusions and poultices made from local herbs to cure patients in Carmarthenshire.
Herbal medicines in the marketplace
Doctors and apothecaries have used herbs in medicine ever since. Medieval lay healers also used herbal knowledge. This was often passed from generation to generation. Most towns or villages had plant and herb experts, who often competed with official university-trained practitioners.
Nicholas Culpeper was a herbalist, astrologer and pharmacist. He healed London's poor for free using herbs from the countryside. He also published the first herbal self-help book (The Complete Herbal) in 1653. Culpeper believed anyone should be able to look after his or her own health rather than using expensive doctors.
Herbalism in the 1900s
Interest in herbal remedies in Britain was revived in the 1930s. In 1931, Maud Grieve published A Modern Herbal. This collected her knowledge of herbs and plants used in medicine, cosmetics and cooking.
Herbal medicine still thrives in the UK and worldwide. In the UK herbalists have professional bodies regulating the profession. The National Institute of Medical Herbalists represents over 700 herbal practitioners. It was founded in 1843 as the Medical Reform Association to ensure herbal medical practitioners could practise legally.
Global herbalism today
The World Health Organisation (WHO) ranks herbal medicine as the most popular type of traditional medicine in western Europe. In Britain it is even possible to get herbal treatment on the NHS.
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Monticello residents will gather on Monday, December 8 for an annual tradition: the Shop at Home Christmas Parade. Sponsored by the Monticello Chamber of Commerce, the event is driven by the enthusiastic support of Staci and Jeremy Hoggard at Get Go Imaging.
The Hoggards have been increasing the scope of their activities in the community. In addition to running a thriving and growing business, Jeremy is a member of the Monticello City Council and president of the Chamber of Commerce.
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Q: What is your company history?
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Q: What area do you cover?
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Q: What do you enjoy the most?
A: The challenge of a new day and being able to spend time with my family.
Q: The least?
A: It's hard to do enough of the same thing to be able to perfect it. Sometimes you have to rethink so much of how you did something the last time.
Q: Where did you get your training?
A: My copier and fax background came from Les Olson Company in Salt Lake City. They needed someone in the area, and we happened to be in the right place at the right time. This helped set the foundation for our other adventures. Now I attend as many special trainings that I can to keep up with that part. I have figured a lot of this business out on my own. We are excited to go to a wrap academy this winter to learn more about vehicle wraps.
Q: Tell me about the name, GetGo Imaging.
A: Stacilou came up with the name one day. We were sitting around trying to think of something like gecko because we like lizards and she came up with Get the CALL and Go, and from there we became GetGo Imaging Inc. with our DBA GetGo Office Products and GetGo Signs and Grafix. It just fits.
Q: I love the lizard on your logo. What is the story?
A: I have loved lizards forever. He has changed a few times over the years but the current blue lizard has an interesting story. We purchased it from a Tattoo web site and converted it to use large format. The blue lizard is a keeper.
Q: What are some frustrations?
A: People have the mentality that they need to go somewhere else to get the products that they need. In some cases this is true, but we have faster service and set our pricing lower then the large cities that surround us. Another frustration is the passive nature of people here saying, "I don't have the time to be involved." I honestly believe someday outside interests are going to show up and change our town. I hope that it is good and people accept what they can't change, because it will be too late.
Q: Describe your family.
A: I have the most awesome family ever. They support me in everything that I do, good and bad. I have three wonderful kids Ashley is 11, Breckyn is 4 and ALL Boy, and Charlei Lou is 2. She came with a lot of personality and attitude. Staci and I met in eighth grade and have been best friends since. We married in 1996, so 12+ years and many, many more to come.
Q: What are your goals & aspirations?
A: To be able to stay here and make enough money to do so, to expand my business into something that will support my family and hopefully our children's family's for years to come.
Q: What is your biggest responsibility?
A: Keeping customers happy, meeting their expectations, and just doing it right.
Q: You are a member of the Monticello City Council. What effect has that had on your business, good or bad?
A: Good and bad, I'm sure there are people that won't come in and buy from us because of the service that I provide to the community on the City Council. Someone wise once told me that you have to do business with your friends because your enemies don't want anything from you.
Q: What are your feelings about serving on the Council?
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Q: Why should we do business with Get Go Imaging?
A: Because we offer great products at a great value, we value our clients as close friends, we want to establish a long running relationship, and be know as "Your Image Specialist"
Q: Who influenced you the most?
A: My dad, of course. I started working with my dad when I was 14 years old. I got fired several times, as we all do, and ended up working several other odd jobs. Then I realized that working for and with my dad wasn't so bad.
My dad is the reason we own GetGo and that I live in Monticello. I think that he would be proud of the business it is becoming.
Q: Name one item you own that best represents you.
A: My big white lizard truck (as my kids call it).


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Inbee Park has won the U.S. Women's Open to make history with titles in the year's first three majors.
The world's top-ranked player finished at 8 under to win by four strokes. Her 2-over 74 in the final round Sunday was more than enough, with Sebonack's trying conditions keeping any rivals from making a run. Only three players were under par for the tournament.
Fellow South Korean I.K. Kim also shot 74 for her second runner-up finish at a major.
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No player had ever won the first three majors in a year with at least four.
Ahead by four strokes at the start of the round, Park birdied the ninth and 10th holes to extend her lead. She has won six times already this year, including three straight tournaments. Park added a second U.S. Women's Open title to another historic victory in 2008, when she became the event's youngest champion at age 19.


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Russell Brand Gossip
Russell Brand gossip, latest news, photos, and video.
Russell Brand on the "vapid, vacuous life" of Katy Perry
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Russell Brand has a new documentary coming out called BRAND: A Second Coming. The trailer is below. And everyone's talking about how he talks about his failed marriage to Katy Perry, specifically about their lifestyle and how intolerable it was to maintain a relationship under the duress of fame and fortune. Full Story
Russell Brand > Pipsqueak
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Pips can't stop talking about Britney, even though he won't admit to calling her a bitch. But then again, Pips was never any good at having a woman's back, was he? Ask Janet Jackson. Russell Brand however, even though it's well over now between him and Katy Perry, and even though she's been messing around with a mega douche, he still has her back. Full Story
Courtside exes
Katy Perry and Russell Brand watched the much-hyped new Lakers lose their home opener last night. (If I had the time I would manage a Charles Barkley appreciation Tumblr because... he's a treasure, he really is.) Anyway, Russell was there with two young companions and it seemed like (at least to me) it was a Big Brother or a volunteer situation, which, obviously, is super sweet. Full Story
Geri & Russell: from "very serious" to "cooling"
This is Russell Brand following a performance in London last night. And Geri Halliwell today at a park with her daughter. Last week, according to the UK tabloids, the two were supposedly "very serious" - click here for a refresher. This week, according to the UK tabloids Full Story
Ginger Spice and Russell Brand?
UK gossips are reporting that Geri Halliwell and Russell Brand are dating. According to the Sun, they got on really well at the Closing Ceremony at the Olympics -- so much that he dumped girlfriend (of a few weeks) Isabella Brewster to spend more time with Geri in London. Full Story
BFFs & Boots
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Newly married and pregnant Drew Barrymore, ankle boots over jeans, attended the premiere of Seeking A Friend For The End Of The World last night in LA where she hung out with Diablo Cody because, obviously. Have they worked together yet? It seems like that would be inevitable. As for Drew's other best friend Cameron Diaz, she was also spotted yesterday in ankle boots and jeans, but in New York. Full Story
The Video Assumption Foreshadowing
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You knew while watching the MTV VMAs, right? That it was only a matter of time. Click here for a refresher. This is what I wrote then, based only on Video Assuming his face throughout the show, as he paid tribute to fellow addict Amy Winehouse while his wife took every opportunity on camera to boast about all her tequila shots:"There were times he looked almost pained. Full Story
The New Year's first split?
Katy Perry and Russell Brand spent Christmas apart. That she wasn't wearing her ring in the photos of her in a bikini in Hawaii - click here to see her WICKED body - wasn't so much of a super sign. I have friends with big diamonds who take them off at the beach, in the pool, etc. Full Story
Katy Perry: all girls no boy
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What I did enjoy about the American Music Awards last night is how all the girls - Nicki Minaj, Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, and Katy Perry - seemed to enjoy hanging out with each other, shouting out each other, being goofy together. I also really like the way Taylor Swift sings the words to every one else's songs. Full Story
Anniversary bike ride
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A year ago they were in India getting married and petting tigers. To celebrate their one year wedding anniversary, Katy Perry and Russell Brand spent the weekend in New York. They went on a bike ride. They did not wear helmets. Is it not law? I don't think it's law in Toronto either. Or Montreal. Where there are "Bixi" bike rentals at stops around downtown; you pay $5 or something through a machine like a parking metre to rent a bike for 24 hours and they can be returned at any other location. Full Story
Video Assumption: Katy Perry & Russell Brand
I love them together. A lot. I imagine that it must be just pure jokes and laughs when they're in bed. This makes me happy. Which is why I'm so worried. Maybe it's because she was so annoying last night, with her weird British accent and a reference to tequila every time she had the mic. Full Story


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First lady announcing jobs website for veterans
The government is developing a website to help job-seeking veterans and military spouses create resumes, make connections with employers and become part of a database that companies can mine for skills and talents.
The effort aims to streamline the broad assortment of government and private-sector employment resources for veterans and military families.
First lady Michelle Obama will announce the launch of the new Veterans Employment Center on Wednesday at Fort Campbell, Ky., during a special veterans' jobs summit organized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the Pentagon and the departments of Veterans Affairs and Labor.
The first lady says service members haven't always had the time or information to prepare resumes, plot careers or meet with employers to get adequate jobs.


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After initially joining Guyan & Associates in 2008, Michael took time out to simultaneously raise his young son and complete an Open University degree, before returning in October 2013.
Michael learned from the best in M&E recruitment, having been trained and developed by Director, James Guyan. Michael's considered and tailored approached to recruitment, reflects the company's ethos that quality, not quantity, is important and he takes pride in understanding candidates' individual needs and matching them to the right clients. This approach sets Michael apart from the mass of bums-on-seats recruiters within the industry and has allowed him to make his stamp on the London market - with him fast becoming the first name both clients and candidates turn to for their recruitment needs.
With a strong understanding and awareness of the current market, Michael specialises in Mechanical & Electrical contractors in London and the South East, where he works closely with a number of key players in the industry. He places candidates from graduate to operational level and typical positions include: Project Engineers, Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Commercial Managers and Estimators.
Prior to M&E recruitment, Michael cut his teeth resourcing recruitment consultants – which he describes as an eye-opening experience! This opportunity allowed Michael to see both the good and bad qualities in recruitment consultants – and, ultimately, led him to turn his back on the stereotypical view and take the right approach to recruitment.
A proud, life-long, Manchester United fan, Michael is looking forward to seeing them return to the top of the league! He spends most of his spare time having fun with his family and he's happy his son is slowly coming round to the idea of being a Red Devils supporter.
Where: Michael looks after roles in London and the South East.
Our client is looking for a Senior Mechanical Project Manager to assist in the delivery of a huge High End Residential / 5* Hotel in the Canary Wharf area. Shell and Core only. The successful candidate will have experience of working on similar types of projects.
Job title: Senior Mechanical Project Manager for M&E Installation Contractor
Duties & Responsibilities: As the Senior Mechanical Project Manager your duties and responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
• Review of the estimate / tender for the Mechanical project elements, in conjunction with the M&E project team, to fully determine and understand the conditions, requirements, deliverables, risks and liabilities of the works, as defined and awarded by the client.
• Assessment and organisation of the mechanical resources required to execute the project in a safe, efficient and profitable manner.
• Communication to project team members of all information, including: project contractual conditions, specifications, drawings and working instructions for the execution of the project.
• Ensure the safe and efficient execution of mechanical project installations and procedures, both on and off site.
• Supervision and motivation of mechanical project team members, including training and development, throughout the project.
• Establish a productive working relationship with the client, on all mechanical installation responsibilities concerning design and co-ordination activities and develop contract/project opportunities.
• Ensure the efficient production of mechanical project engineering through to installation, in accordance with project conditions and requirements, taking account of the CDM and other project quality and programme requirements.
• Ensure the efficient operation of project procurement, mechanical material control and costing policies and procedures. You will also aid and assist in producing accurate and current project procurement schedules, and cost reports for senior project management.
Qualifications & Skills required:
• Qualified with ONC/HNC or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Project Management or Building Services is ideal
• Working knowledge of Mechanical Building services projects with an M&E Contractor valued between £5-£10m
Client: This award-winning M&E Contractor specialises in the design, installation and maintenance of Mechanical and Electrical Building Services projects
Turnover: £90 million
Location Coverage: UK & Ireland
No Staff: 200+
Typical Roles and disciplines: BIM Technician, Project Engineer, Mechanical & Electrical Project Manager, Quantity Surveyor, Project Director
Sectors: Commercial, Industrial, Education, Residential, Retail, Medical, Heritage Buildings, Office fit-outs
M&E Services installed: BIM, supported by AutoDesk Revit MEP, HVAC, lighting control systems, BMS controls
Years of establishment: 24 years
Awards won: 'Excellence Through People' employer
Alongside a generous basic salary you will be rewarded with the following:
25 days holidays
Car allowance
Support for work-life balance
Private Health Care
Bonus scheme
Company Pension
Long-term sickness insurance
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Reviewed By Thomas V (Greenville, PA) Reviewed for a 1996 Ford F-350 —6/19/2014 6:05 AM
Package arrived in good condition, well packaged. Installation was straight forward, pictures would have been nice on the instructions but overall was self explanatory. The throttle body came with new bolts (necessary to use) and a new gasket. I cut the air horns at the same time. They claim 10HP gains, can say that I really feel a difference but the truck does seem to pull the hills better now. All in all, it's a pretty high price for the horse power gains.


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The Black Gate Opens
|The Return of the King chapters
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The Black Gate Opens is the tenth chapter of the fifth book in The Return of the King.
Two days later, the armies of the West set out for Mordor, numbering seven thousand. At Imrahil's urging, a small force remains in Minas Tirith to defend the city. Though the injured Merry cannot go to battle, Pippin marches as a soldier of Gondor. The army passes Osgiliath and makes camp; the horsemen move ahead, but they encounter no opposing forces. As the army draws closer to Mordor, Gandalf instructs the heralds to sound the trumpets and declare the coming of the King of Gondor. The army's stirring and brazen cheers meet little answer from Sauron aside from an eerie, watchful silence.
On the second day of its march, the army is nearly ambushed by a strong force of Orcs, but Aragorn and the Captains stop the ambush. Several Nazgûl begin to fly overhead, following the progress of the army. As Aragorn's army nears Mordor on the fourth day, the younger troops become paralyzed with fear. In pity, Aragorn permits them to turn back, but many decide to stay. On the sixth day, the host approaches Morannon, the Black Gate of Mordor, which is surrounded by reeking pools of mud and filth. Aragorn arranges his army upon two great hills.
Gandalf and Aragorn ride toward Morannon with a small envoy, including Gimli, Legolas, Pippin, Éomer, Imrahil, and Elrond's sons—representatives of each of the races of Middle-earth that are opposed to Sauron. The envoy calls for Sauron to emerge and submit to the justice of Gondor. After a long period of silence, the Lieutenant of the Dark Tower emerges with an embassy of black-clad soldiers. Although a living man, the Lieutenant has a face like a skull, and fire burns in his eye sockets and nostrils.
The Lieutenant laughingly mocks Aragorn and his army. When Gandalf admonishes him, the Lieutenant draws from his cloak Frodo's coat of mithril, Sam's sword, and a gray Elven cloak. The Lieutenant informs the anxious Captains that Sauron will spare the life of the captured Hobbit spy if they agree to certain terms. Gandalf, with a look of defeat, asks for the terms. The Lieutenant says that Gondor and its allies must never attack Mordor, that Gondor must become a tributary to Mordor, and that a suitable captain from Mordor must rule in Isengard over Rohan. Gandalf utterly rejects these terms.
The Lieutenant feels a sudden grip of terror at Gandalf's rebuke. He turns and retreats to the Black Gate. As he does, the host of Mordor—much larger than that of Gondor—pours out of the Gate. Drums roll, fires blaze, and the sun turns red. A great company of brutal hill-trolls charges into Pippin's company. One of the Trolls pounces on Beregond, but Pippin stabs the Troll with his sword. The Troll topples forward and crushes the startled Hobbit. Pippin begins to lose consciousness. He bids farewell to the world, and just as everything turns dark, Pippin hears a great clamor of voices shouting, "The Eagles are coming!"


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CMake support was updated to handle CMake version 3. (Bug #19001781)
timed_mutexessystem variable has no effect and is deprecated. (Bug #18277305)
InnoDB: Opening a parent table that has thousands of child tables could result in a long semaphore wait condition. (Bug #18806829)
Partitioning: Selecting from a table having multiple columns in its primary key and partitioned by
LIST COLUMNS(, where
Rwas the last (rightmost) column listed in the primary key definition, returned an incorrect result. (Bug #17909699, Bug #71095)
Replication: When using row-based replication, updating or deleting a row on the master that did not exist on the slave led to failure of the slave when it tried to process the change. This problem occurred with
InnoDBtables lacking a primary key. (Bug #18432495, Bug #72085)
Replication: Quotation marks were not always handled correctly by
LOAD DATAwhen written into the binary log. (Bug #18207212, Bug #71603)
Replication: Uninstalling and reinstalling semisynchronous replication plugins while semisynchronous replication was active caused replication failures. The plugins now check whether they can be uninstalled and produce an error if semisynchronous replication is active. To uninstall the master-side plugin, there must be no semisynchronous slaves. To uninstall the slave-side plugin, there must be no semisynchronous I/O threads running. (Bug #70391, Bug #17638477)
Replication: A group of threads involved in acquiring locks could deadlock when the following events occurred:
Dump thread reconnects from slave; on master, a new dump thread tries to kill zombie dump threads; having acquired the thread's
LOCK_thd_data, it is about to acquire
Application thread executing show binary logs, having acquired
LOCK_logand about to acquire
Application thread executing
PURGE BINARY LOGS; having acquired
LOCK_index, it is about to acquire
Application thread executing
SHOW PROCESSLIST(or
SELECT * FROM INFORMATION_SCHEMA.PROCESSLIST), having acquired
LOCK_thread_countand about to acquire the zombie dump thread's
This leads to the 4 threads deadlocking in the same order which the threads have been listed here.
This problem arises because there are ordering rules for
LOCK_index, as well as rules for ordering
LOCK_thd_data, but there are no rules for ordering across these two sets of locks. This was because the internal
mysqld_list_processes()function invoked by
SHOW PROCESSLISTacquired
LOCK_thread_countfor the complete lifetime of the function as well as acquiring and releasing each thread's
LOCK_thd_data. Now this function takes a copy of the threads from the global thread list and performs its traversal on these, and only after releasing
LOCK_thread_count. During this traversal, removal from the global thread list is blocked using
LOCK_thd_removesuch that the copies that would otherwise be destroyed by the removal remain valid during traversal. The locking order following this fix is shown here:
LOCK_thd_remove -> LOCK_thd_data -> LOCK_log -> LOCK_index -> LOCK_thread_count
(Bug #69954, Bug #17283409)
References: See also: Bug #73475, Bug #19364731, Bug #19365180.
SHA and MD5 functions failed for operations using the internal
filenamecharacter set and could cause a server exit. (Bug #18786138)
Large arguments passed to mysqldump could lead to buffer overflow and program exit. (Bug #18779944)
ALTER TABLEon a partitioned table could result in the wrong storage engine being written into the table's
.frmfile and displayed in
SHOW CREATE TABLE. (Bug #18618561)
Compiler flags were not passed to DTrace, causing problems for 32-bit builds cross-compiled on 64-bit platforms. (Bug #18593044)
With the
max_heap_table_sizesystem variable set to a large value (20GB), creation of a temporary table or a table using the
MEMORYstorage engine caused a server exit. (Bug #18463911)
If MySQL was built with the
-DINSTALL_LIBDIR=lib64option, mysql_config did not work if the MySQL package was unpacked into a location with a different installation prefix. Also, mysql_config did not work for some RPM builds because it used an incorrect installation prefix. (Bug #18382225)
yaSSL code had an off-by-one error in certificate decoding that could cause buffer overflow.
yaSSL code had an
opendir()without a corresponding
closedir(). (Bug #18178997, Bug #17201924)
mysqladmin password masked the old password given on the command line, but not the new password. (Bug #18163964)
MyISAMtemporary files could be used to mount a code-execution attack. (Bug #18045646)
If a query had both
(for example,
SUM(DISTINCT)) and was executed using Loose Index Scan, the result values of
MIN()/MAX()were set improperly. (Bug #17217128)
UNIONstatements, the rows-examined value was calculated incorrectly. This was manifest as too-large values for the
ROWS_EXAMINEDcolumn of Performance Schema statement tables (such as
events_statements_current). (Bug #17059925)
Clients could determine based on connection error message content whether an account existed. (Bug #16513435, Bug #17357528, Bug #19273967)
An assertion could be raised when creating a index on a prefix of a
GEOMETRYcolumn in an
InnoDBcolumn. (Bug #16368875, Bug #18776592, Bug #17665767)
Use of a nonmultibyte algorithm for skipping leading spaces in multibyte strings could cause a server exit. (Bug #12368495, Bug #18315770)
MySQL did not compile with Bison 3. (Bug #71250, Bug #18017820, Bug #18978946)
Deadlock could occur if three threads simultaneously performed
SHOW VARIABLES, and
mysql_change_user(). (Bug #71236, Bug #18008907, Bug #72870, Bug #18903155)
If there was a predicate on a column referenced by
MAX()and that predicate was not present in all the disjunctions on key parts earlier in the compound index, Loose Index Scan returned an incorrect result. (Bug #71097, Bug #17909656)
File permissions and line endings of several test and configuration files were made more consistent to avoid warnings from package checkers. (Bug #68521, Bug #16415173, Bug #16395459, Bug #68517, Bug #16415032, Bug #71112, Bug #17919313, Bug #71113, Bug #17919422)
For a view defined on a
UNION, the server could create an invalid view definition. (Bug #65388, Bug #14117018, Bug #72018, Bug #18405221)


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Yelp is a great way to weed out the lousy dry cleaners from the pros and locate various services in your area—but just how much should we be relying on the user reviews that keep this site alive?
Would you go through Yelp to find a new doctor? Where do you draw the line of trust?
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Meeting the drinking water and wastewater needs of rural areas, particularly areas such as the U.S.-Mexico border region, can be difficult. More than 90 percent of public water supply systems and 70 percent of wastewater systems throughout the United States serve communities with populations fewer than 10,000, usually in rural areas. The lack of access to safe drinking water and sanitation systems can pose risks to human health and the environment, including the risk of waterborne illnesses. In 2009, GAO found that seven federal agencies active in the border regionthe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Indian Health Service, the Economic Development Administration (EDA), and the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamationobligated at least $1.4 billion from fiscal years 2000 through 2008 to fund numerous projects in the region.
Key federal agencies recognized more than a decade ago that coordinated policies and procedures would improve federal efforts to deliver water and wastewater systems to rural areas, including those in the U.S.-Mexico border region; however, overall these programs remain uncoordinated and fragmented, and their delivery continues to be inefficient and ineffective. The U.S.-Mexico border region is predominately rural in nature, and federal agencies can find it difficult to meet the needs of residents in this region. Specifically, the remoteness of some communities can make it challenging to identify residents in need of water and wastewater services, communities may not have the institutional capacity to identify solutions to address their water and wastewater needs, and rural areas typically lack adequate funds for constructing and upgrading water supply and wastewater treatment facilities. Overcoming differences in agency missions and cultures, as well as program differences resulting from separate mandates and project eligibility requirements, add to the complexity of meeting these communities' water and wastewater needs.
In December 2009, GAO found that federal efforts to meet drinking water and wastewater needs in the border region have been ineffective, in part, because most of the seven federal agencies that provide assistance have not comprehensively assessed the needs of the region. Federal agencies have assembled some data and conducted limited studies of drinking water and wastewater conditions in the border region, but the resulting patchwork of data does not provide a comprehensive assessment of the region's needs. Without a comprehensive needs assessment, federal agencies cannot target resources toward the most urgent needs or provide assistance to communities that do not have the technical or financial resources to initiate a proposal for assistance. Instead, GAO found that most federal programs generally provide funds to those communities with the ability to initiate projects and seek assistance, which may not be the ones with the greatest need. Only one agencythe Indian Health Servicehad collected data on water and wastewater conditions for each tribal reservation in the region, enabling it to select projects that target the greatest need.
In addition, GAO found that the key agencies have not developed coordinated policies and procedures for selecting water and wastewater projects, resulting in an administrative burden, duplication of efforts, and inefficient use of resources. Specifically, most programs have different applications and application processes for water or wastewater projects, different requirements for engineering and environmental reports, and different deadlines for submitting applications. Because most federal programs require separate documentation to meet similar requirements and the agencies do not consistently coordinate in selecting projects, applicants can experience increased costs and delays in project completion. For example, a public utility engineer in Texas said that one applicant trying to expand water service to a particular area paid $30,000 more in fees because the engineer had to complete two separate sets of engineering documentation for EPA and USDA. Also, because most federal programs have no process by which to coordinate and share information on projects they have selected for funding, GAO found examples where agencies made inefficient use of limited resources. For example, GAO found a case where HUD provided a utility in Hudspeth County, Texas, over $860,000 in grant funds from 2004 to 2006 to extend water distribution and waste collection lines for residents of a community. However, through September 2009, the distribution lines remained unused because the utility did not have enough water to serve the additional households. The utility intended to use funding from USDA to construct a new well, but the funding obligated by the agency was not enough to cover project costs. Three years after the HUD funds were provided to construct the distribution lines, the utility had not been able to obtain additional assistance from federal agencies to construct the well.
To improve program coordination for rural water and wastewater infrastructure in the U.S.-Mexico border region, GAO suggested in December 2009 that Congress may wish to consider requiring federal agencies to establish an interagency mechanism or process, such as a task force on water and wastewater infrastructure, in the border region. GAO also suggested that Congress could direct a group or task force to conduct certain activities. Specifically, GAO suggested that a task force, in partnership with state and local officials, should leverage collective resources to identify needs within the border region and establish compatible and coordinated polices across relevant agencies, such as a coordinated process for the selection of projects, and standardize applications, environmental review requirements, and engineering requirements to the extent possible. Such activities would help to ensure that a comprehensive needs assessment for the region is completed and that coordination in other areas occurs. Although such coordination and uniformity will not likely result in significant cost savings for the federal government, these activities, if implemented, could improve the effectiveness of federal water and wastewater programs and result in more efficient use of funds provided to the border region. Most of the cost savings would likely be realized by the communities and utilities that would benefit from federal agencies establishing a uniform application and coordinated funding cycles. While these actions have not yet been taken, a bill introduced in the House of Representatives in March 2010 would have established a Southwest Border Region Water Task Force with specific responsibilities such as assessing the water needs of communities in the region and reporting to Congress every 6 months on its progress.
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A serious problem for U.S. communities along the U.S.-Mexico border is the lack of access to safe drinking water and sanitation systems. Inadequate systems can pose risks to human health and the environment, including the risk of waterborne diseases. Numerous federal programs provide grants, loans, or other assistance to rural U.S. communities, including those in the border region, for drinking wa...
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Oct. 28, 2007
WELLESLEY, Mass. - In its fourth consecutive NEWMAC Women's Tennis Championship meeting against host and top-seed Wellesley College, No. 2 MIT fell to the Blue by a 5-2 margin on Sunday afternoon. The Engineers (8-3) advanced to the title match following a 5-2 victory over No. 3 Babson College in the semifinal round.
Wellesley got on the board with an 8-0 win by Trish Devine and Hali Walther in the No. 2 doubles spot. MIT evened the contest on Leslie Hansen and Mariah Hoover's 8-3 decision in the top slot. The Blue regained the lead following an 8-4 victory in the final doubles match.
Wellesley extended its advantage after Jenny Kendall defeated Anisa McCree, 6-3, 6-3, in the No. 6 position. The Engineers cut their deficit in half (3-2) with a 6-3, 6-2 win at No. 1 slot. The Blue pulled within one point of claiming the title when Devine edged out Liz Denys, 6-2, 6-4. Shivani Saxena outlasted Hoover, 6-3, 3-6, 6-0, to capture Wellesley's fourth consecutive NEWMAC Championship.
In its semifinal pairing with Babson, MIT took a 2-1 lead after doubles play and then won three out of the four singles matches to secure its sixth straight finals bid. The Engineers' top tandem of Hansen and Hoover cruised to an 8-2 win while Karina Pikhart and Melissa Diskin paired up for an 8-6 decision. In the No. 2 position, Jessica Huang and Kali Hogan outlasted McCree and Denys, 9-7.
The Beavers knotted the match at two after a 6-0, 6-0 decision in the No. 4 slot. MIT countered with victories by Hansen (6-1, 6-3), Denys (6-1, 6-0), and Diskin (6-4, 6-1) to seal the match.
NEWMAC Championship: No. 2 MIT vs. No. 1 Wellesley College
Final Team Score: Wellesley 5, MIT 2
1. Leslie Hansen/Mariah Hoover (M) def. Schwarzkopf/Shen (W), 8-3
2. Devine/Hali Walther (W) def. Anisa McCree/Liz Denys (M), 8-0
3. Stubblebine/Saxena (W) def. Karina Pikhart/Melissa Diskin (M), 8-4
1. Leslie Hansen (M) def. Schwarzkopf (W), 6-3, 6-2
2. Devine (W) def. Liz Denys (M), 6-2, 6-4
3. Saxena (W) def. Mariah Hoover (M), 6-3, 3-6, 6-0
4. Shen (W) vs. Yi Wang (M), Halted (6-1, 4-6, 2-1)
5. Stubblebine (W) vs. Melissa Diskin (M), Halted (6-3, 5-7, 0-3)
6. Jenny Kendall (W) def. Anisa McCree (M), 6-3, 6-3
NEWMAC Semifinal: No. 2 MIT vs. No. 3 Babson College
Final Team Score: MIT 5, Babson 2
1. Leslie Hansen/Mariah Hoover (M) def. Walsh/Farrell (B), 8-2
2. Huang/Hogan (B) def. Anisa McCree/Liz Denys (M), 9-7
3. Karina Pikhart/Melissa Diskin (M) def. Becerra/Jamie Burke (B), 8-6
1. Leslie Hansen (M) def. Courtney Farrell (B), 6-1, 6-3
2. Liz Denys (M) def. Kali Hogan (B), 6-1, 6-0
3. Mariah Hoover (M) vs. Heather Walsh (B), Halted
4. Jessica Huang (B) def. Yi Wang (M), 6-0, 6-0
5. Melissa Diskin (M) def. Lorena Becerra (B), 6-4, 6-1
6. Anisa McCree (M) vs. Liz Sheerin (B), Halted


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Dakar dəkär´, dä– [key], city (1988 pop. 672,991), capital of Senegal, W Senegal, on Cape Verde Peninsula, a port on the Atlantic Ocean. Situated in a market-gardening region, Dakar is Senegal's largest city and its administrative, communications, and economic center. Manufactures include refined sugar, peanut oil, fertilizers, cement, and textiles. Flour milling, oil refining, and fish canning are other important industries. The city is the busiest port in W Africa, serving Mali and Mauritania as well as Senegal, and has modern facilities for handling and storing goods. Dakar grew up around a French fort built in 1857. The first major pier was completed in 1866. Dakar's importance increased significantly after 1855, when a railroad linked it with the Senegal River. In 1887 it was made a commune, along with Gorée, Rufisque, and Saint-Louis ; the communes together elected a deputy to the French National Assembly. Dakar replaced Saint-Louis as the capital of French West Africa in 1902. In 1923 a new railroad linked Dakar with interior peanut-growing areas and the Niger River. In 1940, Free French forces under Gen. Charles de Gaulle fought unsuccessfully to free Dakar from Vichy control, but in late 1942 U.S. forces occupied the city and stayed to the end of World War II. Dakar was the capital of the short-lived (1959–60) Mali Federation. Since 1945, the city has expanded greatly. Nearby are sandy beaches and a zoological and forest park. Dakar's Roman Catholic cathedral (inaugurated 1929) is the seat of an archbishop. The Univ. of Dakar (1949), the National School of Administration, a school for librarians, and a UN-administered institute of economic development and planning are in the city. It is also the site of the famous Institut fondamental d'Afrique noire, which promotes scholarly research in many fields. The African Renaissance Monument, a 164-ft (50-m) statue of a man, woman, and child, is on a hill overlooking the city. Dakar's Yoff international airport is the main stopping point for flights from Europe to South America.
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Mizzou Reconciles by Winning
COLUMBIA - Missouri's 30 point blowout of Arkansas Tuesday night roused a crowd that packed Mizzou Arena to catch a glimpse of the team's former coach.
When Mike Anderson announced he was going to leave the program after the 2011 season, it hit the team's players hard.
Former guard Jarrett Sutton said "He's a good man, he's going back to Arkansas, I know he's got family there. But' we're all pretty hurt. We've got the right people here and we'll move on."
Former forward Kim English said the Tigers would reconcile Anderson's departure by winning and after losing to Arkansas in Fayetteville on Feb. 16, the team was able to even the season series at home. Alex Oriakhi, Laurence Bowers, Jabari Brown and Earnest Ross scored in double figures and Missouri out-rebounded Arkansas 44-19.
Despite jeers from a sold-out crowd at Mizzou arena, Anderson said he felt like it was just another game. Anderson told reporters after the game he has no regrets from his decision to leave Missouri.
Missouri's remaining games will be played on the road or at neutral sites where Missouri has struggled. By defeating Arkansas, Missouri completed an un-beaten season at Mizzou Arena.


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Between the body-building facilities at the Venice Recreation Center (the new Muscle Beach area) and the actual beach lies a sandy yard equipped with balance beam, rings, uneven bars, climbing rope and a range of other gymnastic and recreational apparatuses. It's for bigger kids and adults. (An enclosed children's playground can be found 100 yards to the north.)
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Oh god! Is my stupid boyfriend sleeping again? It's impossible to wake him up! Hey, I'm tipsy — LOOOOKIE. Leftover fireworks from July 4th! HAH! I'm going to light them up and wake up that stupid boy with them... AGHHHHHH!!
That's probably what went on in the mind of the 36-year-old woman who foolishly (and drunkenly) lit fireworks and hoped the noise would wake up her sleeping boyfriend. She had planned to toss the fireworks out the front door but before she could, it exploded in her hand tearing off her thumb, middle and ring finger (those are some pretty important fingers!). The police said the explosion was so powerful that they found bone remnants embedded in the ceiling. Ouch. The Gainesville Sun]


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Megan Fox starred in the biggest movie of the summer, the Michael Bay-directed "Transformers: Revenge of The Fallen," but according to the actress, the director almost killed her and co-star Shia LaBeouf with his "Napoleon" and "Hitler" tendencies.
The box office bombshell unleashed on Bay in an interview with Britain's Wonderland magazine in its September/October issue.
"God, I really wish I could go loose on this one," she said when asked about her most and least favorite parts when it comes to working with the action flick director. "He's like Napoleon and he wants to create this insane, infamous mad-man reputation."
And Megan's comparisons don't stop with just the 19th century dictator.
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"He wants to be like Hitler on his sets, and he is. So he's a nightmare to work for but when you get him away from set, and he's not in director mode, I kind of really enjoy his personality because he's so awkward, so hopelessly awkward," Megan continued. "He has no social skills at all. And it's endearing to watch him. He's vulnerable and fragile in real life and then on set he's a tyrant."
And according to Megan, Bay pushes his actors to the almost breaking point while filming.
"Shia and I almost die when we make a 'Transformers' movie," she told the mag. "He has you do some really insane things that insurance would never let you do."
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Access Hollywood has reached out to Megan's rep to confirm that she indeed made these comments, but has not heard back yet as of press time.
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During an appearance on the "Late Show with David Letterman" in July, Katherine Heigl noted her return to the "Grey's Anatomy" set was greeted by some long days.
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Beat Goes On by Hugo 'Droopy' Contini
Album Description
Here we have hard bop from Lorraine, France. Hugo "Droopy" Contini is part of the RawBounce Records collective and the alto sax man for The Real Dealers.
Once after rehearsal, the band had the space for a few more hours, so they recorded these tracks. Bassist Slikk Tim describes the session this way:
"Hey man, you're gonna record your first album in 4 days." That's what I told Droopy Contini one Monday evening while sipping some beer after rehearsal.
I was actually thinking of testing my recording tricks and gear, without really thinking of producing a serious album. It turned out better than we all expected.
From the get-go Droopy included 2 Charlie Parker favorites, a Clifford Brown blues he knew Pov Weyer loved, then he thought of doing The Beat Goes On and he composed a modal tune for this particular album.
The musicians for the rhythm section, namely Pov Weyer on piano, Ed Mars on drums and myself on bass didn't know what Droopy would actually come up with on Friday April 11th 2008.
The recording was done right after a Real Dealers rehearsal so there was few time left, something like 2-3 hours. We did one or two version of each track and then recorded it, with maybe one or two retakes for all the album.
This forced us to rely almost only on our feeling because nothing was rehearsed at all, so we tried to make it sound good at once, without getting to fancier arrangements, and it was a really cool experience.
Usually when you record something you're prone to polish the smallest details and make everything cleaner than clean, sometimes to a point were it just kills the music (especially if it's Hardbop Jazz.)
We were more like: "Okay, let's just play, no time to chit chat, and if it's bad, we'll just scrap the tapes."
I'm happy I didn't have to scrap the tapes.
I'm sure you will be, too.
-Slikk Tim, April 16th 2008
Nancy, Lorraine, France
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