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Definition of project
1 : a specific plan or design : scheme
2 obsolete : idea
3 : a planned undertaking: such asa : a definitely formulated piece of researchb : a large usually government-supported undertakingc : a task or problem engaged in usually by a group of students to supplement and apply classroom studies
4 : a usually public housing development consisting of houses or apartments built and arranged according to a single plan
Examples of project in a Sentence
an ambitious project to develop the city's waterfront
Origin and Etymology of project
Middle English projecte, from Medieval Latin projectum, from Latin, neuter of projectus, past participle of proicere to throw forward, from pro- + jacere to throw — more at jet
First Known Use: 15th century
Synonym Discussion of project
Definition of project
transitive verb
1a : to devise in the mind : designb : to plan, figure, or estimate for the future
2 : to throw or cast forward : thrust
3 : to put or set forth : present for consideration
4 : to cause to jut out
5 : to cause (light or shadow) to fall into space or (an image) to fall on a surface
6 : to reproduce (something, such as a point, line, or area) on a surface by motion in a prescribed direction
7 : to display outwardly especially to an audience
8 : to attribute (one's own ideas, feelings, or characteristics) to other people or to objects a nation is an entity on which one can project many of the worst of one's instincts — The Times Literary Supplement (London)
intransitive verb
projectableplay \-ˈjek-tə-bəl\ adjective
Examples of project in a Sentence
He projected next year's costs as being slightly higher than this year's.
It's difficult to project funding needs so far into the future.
an athlete who projects a positive image to young people
We need an actor who projects a tough-guy image.
Origin and Etymology of project
Anglo-French projecter, from Latin projectus, past participle
First Known Use: 15th century
PROJECT Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of project for English Language Learners
: a planned piece of work that has a specific purpose (such as to find information or to make something new) and that usually requires a lot of time
: a task or problem in school that requires careful work over a long period of time
Definition of project for English Language Learners
: to plan, calculate, or estimate (something) for a time in the future
: to cause (light, a picture, a movie, etc.) to appear on a surface
: to have or show (a particular quality, image, etc., that can be seen by other people)
PROJECT Defined for Kids
Definition of project for Students
1 : a plan or scheme to do something home improvement projects
2 : a task or problem in school that requires work over a period of time and is often displayed or presented a science project
3 : a group of houses or apartment buildings built according to a single plan
Definition of project for Students
1 : to stick out The rock projected above the ground.
2 : to cause to fall on a surface The machine projects motion pictures on a screen.
3 : to send or throw forward
Word Root of project
The Latin word jacere, meaning "to throw," and its form jactus give us the root ject. Words from the Latin jacere have something to do with throwing. To reject is to throw back or away. To eject is to throw out. To inject is to throw one thing into another. To project is to throw forward onto a surface.
Medical Dictionary
Medical Definition of project
: to attribute or assign (something in one's own mind or a personal characteristic) to a person, group, or object the patient projected hostility onto the therapist
intransitive verb: to connect by sending nerve fibers or processes cells of the lateral geniculate body project to the back part of the cerebral cortex
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Re: FindRoots?
Very bizarre! Try the following inputs in sequence,
in a fresh kernel:
eq == 2 x + Log[-((-1 + 2 x)/(-1 + 2 x^2))] ==== 0;
Reduce[eq && -2 < x < -1/Sqrt[2], x, Reals]
Reduce[eq && x < 0, x, Reals]
Reduce[eq && -2 < x < -1/Sqrt[2], x, Reals]
I get the first Reduce output correct, but the next two outputs
are False.
If I re-evaluate the inputs in the same kernel,
I get False three times.
Strange results also from the following, in a fresh kernel:
eq == 2 x + Log[-((-1 + 2 x)/(-1 + 2 x^2))] ==== 0;
Reduce[eq && -2 < x < -1/Sqrt[2], x, Reals]
Reduce[eq, x, Reals]
Reduce[eq && -2 < x < -1/Sqrt[2], x, Reals]
7.0 for Mac OS X x86 (64-bit) (February 19, 2009)
Best regards,
Gianluca Gorni
On 03/set/2010, at 14.38, Bob Hanlon wrote:
> $Version
> 7.0 for Mac OS X x86 (64-bit) (February 19, 2009)
> Reduce[2 x + Log[-((-1 + 2 x)/(-1 + 2 x^2))] ==== 0 &&
> -2 < x < -1/Sqrt[2], x, Reals] //
> N // ToRules
> {x->-0.861936}
> sol == x /. First@NDSolve[
> {x'[t] ==== x[t] + 2, x[0] ==== -1},
> x, {t, 0, 2}];
> Minimize[{Abs[sol[t]], 0 < t < 2}, t][[2]]
> {t->0.693147}
> Bob Hanlon
> ---- Gianluca Gorni <gianluca.gorni at uniud.it> wrote:
> ==========================
> In my opinion Reduce can replace RootSearch in some
> cases but not in others.
> First of all, Reduce has bugs. Here is an analytic function
> that clearly has a real root:
> Plot[2 x + Log[-((-1 + 2 x)/(-1 + 2 x^2))], {x, -2, -1/Sqrt[2]}]
> Still, Reduce does not see it (as of version 7.0.1):
> Reduce[2 x + Log[-((-1 + 2 x)/(-1 + 2 x^2))] ======== 0 && -2 <
> x < -1/Sqrt[2], x, Reals]
> False
> (I reported this example to wolfram last year).
> Next, Reduce has problems with inexact input, and with
> InterpolatingFunction, so that it won't work with
> the output of NDSolve:
> sol ==== x /.
> First@NDSolve[{x'[t] ======== x[t] + 2, x[0] ======== -1}, x, {t, 0, 2}]=
> Reduce[sol[t] ======== 0 && 0 < t < 2, t]
> or, say, with functions obtained by interpolating between Locators.
> RootSearch works fine in these cases.
> I have made some interactive panels where I can change the Locators
> with the mouse and I get in real time the roots of the interpolating
> function as big Points in the plot: I can do this with RootSearch,
> but not with Reduce.
> Unfortunately, I can't give these panels to other users, because
> I can't assume that they have RootSearch installed.
> I endorse the wish that the functionality of RootSearch were available
> in the kernel.
> Best regards,
> Gianluca Gorni
> On 01/set/2010, at 12.28, Andrzej Kozlowski wrote:
>> On 30 Aug 2010, at 12:19, David Park wrote:
>>> I don't know why Wolfram doesn't acquire the rights to this package and
>>> incorporate it as part of regular Mathematica. Finding all the roots of=
>>> real function on a 1-dimensional domain is the most common case of root
>>> finding, and it is the one thing regular Mathematica is very poor at. T=
>>> package is quite robust and returns all the roots in order.
>> Mathematica's Reduce can do this (in the case of complex analytic functi=
ons, which covers most important practical cases) since version 7. I have p=
osted examples of this several times, but somehow nobody seems to notice an=
d we keep reading strange remarks like the above. Well, I don't want it to =
sound like I am trying to diminish Ted's achievement, but quite frankly, fr=
om the mathematical point of view, the methods used in the RootSearch packa=
ge are rather primitive, relatively to the current state of knowledge in th=
is field, of course. Not only does Reduce solve most transcendental equatio=
ns much faster but it also does not require setting the values of any optio=
ns by hand, and, what I think is most important, the results thus obtained =
are provably correct, which is not the case with Ted's package. In fact, mu=
ch more general methods of solving transcendental equations exist (in gener=
al the functions need not be analytic and can involve systems of n-real equ=
ations in n-vari
> a!
> b
>> l!
>> es with non-vanishing Jacobian). An example of such a method can be foun=
d in one of my demonstrations on the demonstrations site (the algorithm can=
easily be converted to a practical method for real life probl ems.
>> In view of this, how could there be any justification for the suggestion=
that Wolfram incorporates what is actually an impressive but amateurish pa=
ckage into what is supposed to be a sophisticated mathematical program?
>> Sometimes certain capabilities are missing from Mathematica simply becau=
se implementing "bleeding edge" algorithms in a way that is satisfactory fo=
ra program that has the kind of aspirations that Mathematica obviously does=
takes time.
>> These sort of "helpful suggesting", particularly when coming from non-ex=
> erts, have no chance whatever of being accepted and even can produce the =
> pression of an ulterior motive being involved.

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It's been said that these are the best bars we've ever tried even before we were vegans. They don't taste like health bars (don't know if they are health bars really), but taste like chocolate & peanut butter - exactly as they should. Would definitely order again.
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Florida Water is a wonderful cleansing spray for your home/space. It's also used for luck, protection and ancestor work. Florida Water gets it's name from the old belief that the Fountain of Youth was located somewhere in Florida. The 'water' was originally manufactured as a perfume. There isn't one specific recipe for Florida Water. Depending on where you look, I've seen recipes that can include any number of ingredients, including the following:
Making your own spray is fairly simple. Use equal parts of alcohol (vodka, grain alcohol) and pure water and add the essential oils of your choice from the above list until you find you have a pleasing scent. (Note: if you are using only essential oils and no plant material, you do not necessarily need the alcohol.)
You can also make this with plant material, which is more labour intensive but really gives you a connection to the spray. This is the way I like to make mine.
When I decided to make a home clearing/cleansing spray, I wanted to enlist the help of my local plants. I went out for a walk into the hills around my town with some friends and asked that the plants/trees that matched my purpose would offer up some of their material for me. I was drawn to a massive pine, growing out of huge boulders, and collected some pitch/amber. I also came across a tree that had grown over on itself and looked like a doorway, that I collected some leaves from. A few more plants spoke to me and I brought them home to add to the mixture.
To the 'inspired' ingredients, I added:
Dragons Blood
(It's a wild mixture, but the spray has this incredible way of making a space feel clear and protected at the same time.)
I put these ingredients in a large jar (charging each ingredient with my purpose as I go) and then filled it with half vodka and half spring water. I let them steep one moon cycle and then put one ounce of the 'mother' mixture (without the plant material) into a 4 ounce spray bottle and filled the rest of the bottle with water. The longer you let the plant material sit in the mixture, the better. I ended up letting the mixture sit for almost a year, and finally strained it this Spring. It's very potent, and will last me a long time!
Whether you make Florida Water simply, using some of the more 'traditional' ingredients, or whether you forage for your own materials and create your own inspired mixture, enlisting the help of plants is very rewarding!


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"This is a terrific hire for our program," Davis said. "Bob brings a wealth of coaching experience at every level. He is someone who really knows the game and will help us immediately. I couldn't be more excited to have him join our staff."
Donewald echoed Davis' statements and looks forward to being a part of a great tradition such as UAB basketball. "I am really excited to join Mike Davis and his staff at UAB," Donewald said. "Not only am I going to be a part of an outstanding team and program, but I am going to be working for a terrific coach who is well respected among his peers. I look forward to helping this team in any way possible."
Donewald is known for developing players, as he was hired by NBA All-Star LeBron James as his personal coach, training him for the 2004 Olympic Games in Greece. Donewald has also developed the likes of NBA superstars such as Carlos Boozer, Dejaun Wagner, Jamal Mashburn, Baron Davis, Nene and Lee Nailon, among others.
Donewald comes to UAB after spending two seasons in Brazil's professional basketball league, where he was the head coach of Sao Carlos (2005-06) and Guaruja (2006-07). While there, Donewald was responsible for the development of NBA Draft prospect Marcus Vinicius Vieira De Sousa, who was selected by the New Orleans Hornets in the second round of the 2006 draft.
Prior to his stint in Brazil, Donewald was an assistant coach with the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2003-04 season. While with the Cavs, Donewald helped head coach Paul Silus guide the squad to its second-biggest turnaround in franchise history. He was instrumental in teaching all aspects of the offensive system, while also installing and implementing a new defensive system.
From 2001-03, Donewald was an assistant coach on Silas' staff with the New Orleans/Charlotte Hornets. During his tenure with the Hornets, he helped the team to a 91-73 record (.555) and two playoff appearances. Donewald also worked with Silas while with the New Jersey Nets during the 1993-94 season as he served as a scout and assistant to Vice President and General Manager Willis Reed.
Before teaming up with the Hornets, Donewald spent five years as a head coach and general manager in the British Basketball League (BBL), leading his teams to the finals of the championship series on three occasions. He started his time in England as the head coach and general manager of the Leicester Riders (1996-98). Previously known as perennial losers, Donewald was able to take the franchise to finals of the National Cup in 1998. The next season (1998-99), he became head coach of the Derby Storm and coached the team to the finals of the Uniball Trophy. After taking the reigns for the London Leopards in 1999-2000, Donewald led the Leopards to a 24-10 record and the finals of the National Cup during the 2000-01 season.
In 2004, Donewald founded 2 The Hoop, Inc., established to personally train and develop high profile professional and amateur basketball players. As acting President of the company, Donewald oversees the development and implementation of each individual player's personal workout.
Donewald began his coaching career as a student assistant coach at Western Michigan from 1989-93. He also has experience as an assistant coach at Morehead State from 1994-96.
Donewald's father, Bob Donewald Sr., was a longtime college assistant and head coach before retiring in 2000. He held coaching positions at Western Michigan and Illinois State. He was also an assistant coach to Bob Knight at Indiana when the Hoosiers went undefeated and captured the national title in 1976.
Bob, a native of South Bend, Ind., is a 1993 graduate of Western Michigan University.


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Diagnosis and Procedures
Types of Head and Neck Cancer
Below are some descriptions to help you better understand your (or your loved one's) diagnosis. While not all the information is covered, it will give you a general description and greater knowledge. If you still have questions take the opportunity to ask your doctor for further explanations.
See our Glossary of Terms for other medical definitions.
Cancer of the Nasopharynx
Neck Cancer
- Laryngeal Cancer
- Supraglottic
- Glottic
- Subglottic
- Other Cancers on the neck
Laryngeal Cancer:
The larynx is the area of the body from the hyoid bone to the epiglottis. It is critical to voice production, swallowing and breathing. Ninety-five percent of laryngeal cancers are SQUAMOUS CELL CARCIMONA. These tumors arise from the cells of the membranes lining the larynx. Less common tumors of the larynx include carcinosarcoma and verrucous carcinoma. In addition, some tumors that benign, or noncancerous also occur in the larynx. Although the cause of cancer is unknown, there is a strong association between smoking and alcohol use and laryngeal cancers. More than 95% of laryngeal cancers occur in smokers. Continuing to smoke during and after treatment significantly increases your risk of recurrence.
Cancers of the larynx are classified by their site of origin. The larynx is commonly divided into three segments: 1) Supraglottic 2) Glottic and 3) Subglottic.
The Supraglottic Larynx is comprised of the epiglottis, the aryepiglottic folds, the ventricular folds and the laryngeal ventricles. Tumors in this area can cause hoarseness or airway obstruction and or swallowing problems. Tumors may be fairly large, before they are diagnosed. They are usually treated with surgery (partial laryngectomy or total) and radiation.
Glottic cancer refers to the vocal folds. Generally, hoarseness and airway obstruction are the first signs. If a tumor is confined to the larynx, it may be successfully treated with radiation and or laser cordectomy.
Subglottic tumors occur infrequently. They are in a less accessible area of the larynx and therefore often required a total laryngectomy. The surgeon may also have to remove all or part of the thyroid glands and adjacent lymph nodes.
In addition to these laryngeal tumors, cancers can directly involve the larynx from nearby sites. For example, a cancer on the tongue base may invade the epiglottic space.
Medical testing for cancer of the larynx may include chest x-ray, complete blood count, serum chemistry studies, pulmonary function studies, and MRI. Your doctor will perform a biopsy before proceeding with treatment of the tumor to confirm the diagnosis and often an endoscopy to determine the extent or stage of the tumor.
Treatment of laryngeal cancer traditionally includes surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. Treatment may consist of a single form, or be a combination of several modalities. The combination that is best suited for you is determined by multiple factors. Factors include: placement of tumor, size of tumor, patient's general health. Also of concern to is whether or not the cancer has invaded the LYMPH NODES or if it has METASTHESIZED. Your physician's primary concerns are eliminating the cancer and preserving function. Please ask your medical specialist for further information on the specific procedures relevant to your case.
Soft Palate Cancer
Cancer of the soft palate (or roof of mouth) is relatively rare. The soft palate anatomically divides the mouth from the nose. The overwhelming majority of tumors arise on the side facing the tongue. Although rare, these tumors are generally more readily visualized and thus are often identified earlier than other oral cancers. Larger tumors may create ulcerations or even perforation of the soft palate. Soft palate tumors tend to spread to the superior constrictor muscles and pterygoid fossa if left untreated.
Treatment of cancers in this region typically includes a combination of surgery and radiation. Radiation treatment is often the modality of choice for small lesions, as a full-thickness resection of the soft palate impairs speech production (Resonance- link to definition), and swallowing. In small lesions (less than one centimeter) surgery may be the primary form of treatment, because full closure of the tissue removed is possible. Large lesions that require both surgery and radiation typically also require the services of a Prosthodontist . This dental specialist, in conjunction with your speech and swallowing specialist will create a prosthesis to fill the area of removed tissue to restore function.
Supracricoid Partial Laryngectomies
The Supracricoid Partial Laryngectomies (SCPL) are a subset of surgical procedures that are available to the Head and Neck Surgeon for the management of selected cancers of the larynx. The SCPLs are a subset of conservation laryngeal operations.
SCPL refers to the resection of the diseased or affected part of the larynx that is removed at the time of operation. The defect in the larynx is then reconstructed at the time of operation with what is known as a crico-hyoidal impaction. The specific type of impaction is either a cricohyoidoepiglottopexy, a cricohyoidopexy, or a tracheocricohyoidoepiglottopexy. Exactly which reconstruction is used is determined by the location of the patient's cancer, the extent of involvement of the tumor and the patient's overall condition. The SCPLs are all alike in that the anterior component of the vocal cords is removed bilaterally in addition to the immediate area above and below the vocal cords. If the tumor then extends either above or below the actual vocal cords (or glottis), then either of the above reconstructions is performed. In addition, one of the arytenoids (the cartilage that controls the vocal cords) can also be removed.
The benefits of the SCPLs are that rather large tumors can be effectively removed from the larynx while still preserving swallowing, speech and the airway functions of the larynx. While the patient's voice will never be normal after any of the supracricoid partial laryngectomies, the patient is able to communicate readily without the aid of any prosthesis or electronic device, and most importantly, the vast majority of patients do not need a permanent tracheostomy. A tracheostomy is necessary in the immediate post-operative period, but we are usually able to remove this in the few days after surgery, before the patient even leaves the hospital. Then, as the surgery and tracheostomy sites heal, the patient relearns how to speak and swallow. Obviously then, if we can avoid the permanent hole in the neck needed with more traditional laryngeal surgeries, then the patient can lead a more normal and active life with fewer, if any, restrictions.
The SCPLs do, however, have some contraindications. Not everyone is a candidate for conservation laryngeal surgeries, and very specific criteria have to be met to be able to perform the resection and reconstruction while still removing the entire tumor. Obviously, the first goal of any cancer operation is to remove all of the cancer. In addition, pulmonary function must be assessed before performing any of the above surgeries. While patients recuperate from their surgery, there is often a moderate amount of aspiration of saliva and even diet into the airway. While the patient relearns to swallow in usually no more than seven to ten days, it is important that he have healthy lungs so that he can tolerate this small degree of aspiration. In addition, SCPLs do not give patients a normal voice. Patients are, however, able to communicate readily and without the use of any assisted devices.
Once a patient is found to have cancer of the larynx, it is then up to his treating surgeon to assess the extent of the disease and consider the patient's surgical options. If SCPL is an option, then we like to use it as we feel that not only is the patient's long-term function significantly improved as compared to traditional therapy but also long-term cancer control is not sacrificed.
Floor of Mouth Cancer/Buccal Cancer
The buccal cavity includes the inner surface of the lips. The Floor of mouth is the "U"-shaped lining over the hyoglossus and mylohyoid muscles. It is a deep area, extending all the way to the mandible (lower jaw). The buccal cavity (BC) and floor of mouth (FOM) are intimately connected. The move in synchrony with the tongue during to allow one to swallow. The major salivary glands empty secretions through the membranes that line the FOM and BC.
Over 97% of all cancers of this region are SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA. Leukoplakia and erythroplasia often appear prior to a cancer diagnosis. Because of their interconnection with tongue and mandible, tumors in this region tend to spread locally. Distal metastasis is rare. The major risk factors in developing cancers in this region are alcohol and tobacco use. Other possible causes include, the Herpes Simplex 1 virus, and marginal oral hygiene. Chronic irritants, such as dentures are not strongly correlated with FOM/BC cancer.
The treatment for cancers of the FOM and BC is determined primarily from the stage of the lesion. The physician's primary goals in treatment are elimination of cancer and preservation of function/appearance. The two primary treatments are radiation, surgery, or a combination of both. Neck surgery may also be required if the cancer has spread to the lymph nodes. Techniques developed over the past decade have greatly improved quality of life for patients with FOM and BC cancer.
Tonsillar Cancer
The tonsils are made of lymphoid tissue, which contains cells of the immune system that are involved in fighting infection. The palatine tonsils are what we commonly refer to as "the tonsil;" however, there is also a patch of lymphoid tissue at the base of tongue, called the lingual tonsil. Other lymphoid tissue occurs in the nasopharynx (high in the pharynx behind the nasal passages) and this is referred to as the adenoid. Together, the palatine tonsils, the lingual tonsil and the adenoid make up a ring of lymphoid tissue in the pharynx - Waldeyer's ring.
The most common cancers that occur in the tonsils are squamous cell carcinoma (SCCA). Lymphoma can also occur in the tonsil. The cancers that occur in the tonsil are similar to those that occur elsewhere in Waldeyer's ring. Lymphoepithelioma is an older term for a non-keratinizing undifferentiated SCCA.
Risk Factors
The risk factors for SCCA are smoking, drinking and in particular the combination of heavy smoking with heavy drinking. More recently viral infection has been implicated in the etiology of SCCA in the upper aerodigestive tract. Human papilloma virus (HPV) DNA has been found in SCCA of the tonsil. However, we do not know what role HPV plays in the development of cancer at this location. Risk factors notwithstanding, there are individuals who develop SCCA in the tonsil (and at other sites in the upper aerodigestive tract) without having any of the known risk factors. Currently, we have limited understanding of what factors may lead to development of SCCA of the tonsil in individuals who neither smoke nor drink. It may be that DNA viruses such as HPV may play a role in the process of carcinogenesis in these individuals.
Signs and Symptoms
Most tonsilar cancers are relatively quiet until they become very large or ulcerate. Most often, the first presenting symptom is that of a neck mass. Many tonsilar cancers have early spread to lymph nodes in the neck (cervical metastasis) and this is a common presenting feature of these cancers. The cervical metastases tend to be cystic and can be confused with a benign neck lump called a branchial cleft cyst. Because of the lack of symptoms in tonsilar SCCA, tonsilar asymmetry (one tonsil being larger than the other) in an adult is sufficient reason to perform a tonsillectomy to rule out cancer. In addition, if SCCA is diagnosed in the neck and the site of origin is not identified, a tonsillectomy is usually performed to rule out the tonsil as the source of the cancer. Fortunately, tonsilar SCCA does not have a high rate of early spread to distant sites such as the lung.
Tonsilar SCCA is staged according to size of the tumor and degree of involvement of bone and deep muscles. It is also important to evaluate the neck for metastatic spread of SCCA, which tends to occur rather early in the course of the disease. Distant spread is relatively infrequent and, in most cases, can be ruled out with a simple chest X-ray. In cases where there is extensive or bilateral neck disease a CT scan of the chest or a whole body PET scan may be obtained.
Options for treatment depend on size of the tumor, whether adjacent structures (tongue, palate, bone) are involved, and degree of neck spread. Surgery followed by radiation therapy is the form of treatment that offers the best chance of cure. Surgery can sometimes be done through the mouth (transorally) as one would do a tonsillectomy in a child; however, this approach can only be done for the smaller tumors. Larger tumors usually require a different approach by splitting the mandible (mandibulotomy and mandible swing) or by entering the pharynx laterally (lateral pharyngotomy). A neck dissection with removal of lymph nodes structures is almost always performed because of the high rate of early tumor spread to the neck. Patients who have mandibulotomy or pharyngotomy as the approach for tumor removal require a temporary tracheostomy tube which in general stays in place for 4-14 days.
Combination chemotherapy and radiation therapy (chemoradiation) has also been used for these tumors. In these cases, neck dissection is performed afterward for any patient that initially presented with palpable neck disease. Combination chemoradiation is still in its early stages and we do not have complete information on tumor control with this modality, although the early results suggest cure rates that are comparable to those obtained with surgery. For smaller tumors, the results with surgery, both in terms of tumor control and functional outcome, are better with surgery followed by postoperative radiotherapy. The decision to choose one form of treatment over another has to be individualized. Factors that influence the choice of treatment are the size and location of the tumor, the experience of the treating team (surgeon, radiation oncologist, and medical oncologist), and the preference of the patient and his/her family.
Tumors of the tonsil, like most tumors of the upper aerodigestive tract, can affect speech and swallowing functions. The treatment of these tumors, whether it is surgery or radiation or chemotherapy, can also interfere with normal speech and swallowing. The process of rehabilitation involves prevention of complications and early intervention to maximize functional outcome. Dental care is quite important as is nutrition, swallowing ability and adequate social support.
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FLORENCE, S.C. – Both the Francis Marion University men's and women's cross country teams will open their 2011 seasons on Friday evening (Sept. 2) when the squads compete in the University of South Carolina Gamecock Invitational Meet.
The women's 5,000-meter race will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Hilton Field in Fort Jackson. The men's race 5,000-meter race will follow at 7 p.m. Among the schools participating are Benedict College, Charleston Southern University, The Citadel, Coastal Carolina University, Fort Valley State University, Georgia Southern University, USC Aiken, South Carolina State University, USC Beaufort, USC, and FMU.
Admission to the meet is free, and all fans entering Fort Jackson must show a photo ID, proof of car insurance and vehicle registration.
Eleventh-year FMU head coach Mark Bluman welcomes back the top three runners from the 2010 men's and women's squads. "This season promises to be both exciting and nerve-racking," Bluman said. "Exciting as both teams have more depth than last year, and nerve-racking as we are counting on a lot of new faces."
Returning for the women are sophomore Whitney Wagner (last season's MVP), senior Samantha Smith, and sophomores LaMeisha Jackson and London Barnhill. Wagner was the team's top finisher in six of seven meets, while Jackson was the No. 2 runner five events. Wagner's 20:27 effort at the 2010 Mount Olive College Invitational Meet tied her for the ninth best performance in FMU history, and in the past 10 seasons, only two freshmen have produced faster times.
Smith was an honorable mention Peach Belt Conference All-Academic Team selection in 2010. She was also a PBC All-Academic pick in 2009.
The Patriot men are led by last year's most valuable player, junior Ian Wallace, as well as senior Ryan Woloszyn, junior Justin Albertson, and sophomore Michael Bigelow.
Wallace recovered from an injury-plagued freshman campaign to lead the Patriots in all seven meets last fall. He posted his personal-best time for 8,000-meters (28:18) at the 2010 PBC Championship Meet. Albertson was the squad's No. 2 finisher in six of the events.
"Both Whitney and Samantha put in a great summer of training and should compile personal-best times from their first day of competition and throughout the season," said Bluman. "On the men's side, Ian and Ryan have also had a great summer of training. We have great expectations for them and look for them to reach those heights.
"As for new faces, all four of the freshmen on the men's team have been solid throughout the first two weeks of practice. They have bonded quickly and look forward to carrying the load for the next four years. In particular, Justin Koehn (Norwalk, Ohio) and Cody McDonald (Martinsburg, W.Va.) could challenge to be among our top three finishers this fall."
Also joining the men's program are Braylin Bloise (Taylors, S.C.), Justin Carter (Piedmont, S.C.), and Alex McIntosh (Columbia, S.C.).
"Diana Levy (Hackettstown, N.J.) and Allyson Franklin (Goose Creek, S.C.), two of the new faces on the women's side, have had a solid camp as well and will likely both run in the top five."
The Patriot women were named to the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association's (USTFCCCA) list of All-Academic Teams following the 2010 season, the second consecutive year FMU has garnered this honor.
Francis Marion will compete in seven meets this fall, including the Peach Belt Championships, Oct. 22 in Aiken. Other regular-season events include a meet at UNC Wilmington on Sept. 9, the Bridgestone-Pacer Invitational on Sept. 17 in Aiken, the Charlotte Invitational on Sept. 30, and a meet at Wingate University on Oct. 13.


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Bread, stuffed with nutty goodness. Nuff said.
A couple weeks ago I made Cream Cheese and Raspberry stuffed French Toast. Pretty tasty, but Davin doesn't care for Cream Cheese. But…he does like Nutella.
Like all my recipes, it's not science. No really, I just throw shit in a bowl and mix it up. So make it how you want. Traditional stuffed French Toast is exactly that, stuffed. I like to keep things simple. Oh, and I'm cheap. So instead of buying an $8 loaf of bread, filleting each piece and filling with super sticky Nutella, I used Texas Toast, which you can find at most Walmarts or local grocery stores. I simply lathered up one side nice and thick with Nutella, then made a sandwich out of it.
- 3 eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon butter (melted)
- 1/4 cup milk
- salt for taste
- Texas Toast or other thick bread
Wisk all ingredients together. Cover one side of a piece of bread with Nutella. Add another piece of bread to make a sandwich. In a shallow bowl, dip both sides of bread in mixture. Grill both sides until golden brown. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, add syrup, serve and enjoy.
For me, this was pretty sweet. A lot sweet. A little Nutella goes a long ways. You were warned. I think this would be great with some fresh raspberries or blueberries on top of it!
Are you a Nutella fan?


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Rajon Rondo is suspended the next two games for throwing the ball at a ref during the Celtics loss last night. A lot of Celtics fans are saying it's a harsh punishment, but let's be real. He deserves it. He lost his cool and reacted in a way that's unnaceptable. Anything involving a ref is going to lead to a harsh sentence. Now, the struggling Celtics will have to play two games against tough opponents (Dallas and OKC) without their starting point guard. His stupidity hurts no one but the Celtics in the end.
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Rondo has GOT to be more mature than this by this point. He's missed over 10 games now hasn't he?! C's can't afford that. Especially this year.
Kevin Love's stomping act was much worse than Rondo's, but it was against a player, not a ref. The NBA obviously protects their refs more than players so the equal suspension is understandable.
Just get us to the damn all-star break.


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